The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-04-03

For abou the third of a century he
was an Elder in the Presbyterian church,
and was twice elected and served as a
delegate to the General Assembly of that
Church-in 1855 to Nashville, Tenn,
and in 1865 to st. Louis, Mo.
Judge Curry's wife died April 10Th,
1870, in the S3rd year of her age. She
was a worthy and exemplary member OF
the Presbyterian church. The worthy
couple had three children born to them
james H. Curry, who died at West
Alexandria about four years ago; Sarah,
wife of Josiah Campbell, and Maria,
widow OF Peirson Smith, deceased, who
both reside in Eaton.
Judge Curry commenced the struggle
of life a poor, fatherless boy, with moth
ing worthy fheIlarne of an education in
a frontier wilderness country. Yet he
acquitted himself well and honorably as
a business man, public officer and pri-
vate citizen His long life has been char
acterized by sterling qualities, indus
try, honesty, frugality and benevolence
He has always been a model of earnest
ness and rectitude, possessed of strong
feelings and deep convictions and when
once his opinions were formed, especial
y Oh LIOi al 4uCotlOlo, Liz q LII
BILE. This po~sitiveness of character has
often made him enemies. but even such
have found something to admire in his
consistent, upright life and strict integ-
rity. He was a consistent christian, a
faithful and loving husband. a kind and
indulgent parent, a useful citizen, an OBJ
liging neighbor and a true friend.
Another of the early pioneers of Pre-
BILE county has departed from the shores
of Time to that bourne whence no trav-
eler returns. May we kindly remember
his virtues and emulate his good works.
JAMES NJ. C. MCKEE, son of Andrew
and Elizabeth Mckee, was born June
9TH, 1916, near New Paris, Preble Co.,
O. Here he spent his entire life IN his
fathers farm, performing all the duties
of farm life. He had been an invalid for
five years, and within eight months of
his death his health began evidently to
decline. He was never heard to muir
muir or complain through all his sickness.
He was a child of the covenant, being
concecrated to God in infancy and train
ed up by pious parents in the nurture
and admonition of the Lord, he was re-
ceived into the church. He had all the
comfort, care and attention that could be
given by a devoted mother, sisters and
brother. Beloved by all who knew him,
but loved most by them that knew him
best. He was a kind, affectionate broth
er. and a dutiful son. To Milton, as to
most young persons, the world looked
very inviting and he desired its pleasure,
but on the afternoono of March 18th, 1884,
he peacefully and quietly passed Over
the River to meet a kind father who had
gone before. He leaves an aged mother,
two sisters and one brother to mourn his
loss. Funeral services were held in the
Presbyterian church by Rev. 7. J. Nc
C.ellan.. j. F. Nc.
MALINDA SKILEs died at her residence
near Eaton; March 9th, 1884, in the
67th year of her age. She was born In
county, Va, in 1917. She
to this county ear 40 years ago.
She was married to James Clatterbuck
in 1888, and in that union she was the
mother of eight children, five of whom
are living-two sons and three daughters.
She vas left a widow in 1850 and was
married to Samuel Skies in 1855. They
lived happily together until 1877, when1
she was again left a widow. She joined
the M. Z. Church at the revival in Eaton
under the labors of Rev. T. J. Harris,
with her husband and n daughter
Phebe Koontz. She tried to live a chris
tian life. She was a devoted wife, akind
and loving mother. She loved her chill
dren and her children loved her. She
had set her house IN order and was ready
when death came. She leaves to mourn
two sons and three daughters, ten grand
children and many dear friends. She is
not dead but sleeps in Jesus. Farewell,
mother, but not forever. Sweet be your
H.J.
CATHARINEK RUG was born November
18th, 1904, in Columbiana Co., o., died
in Eaton, March Goth, 1884, age 70
years, a months and 10 days. On July
Goth, 1920. she was united in marriage
to Jacob Krug, with whom she lived
happily until both had reached the
shadowy side of life's hill, where twi-
light deepens into night, and here she
bids him adieu to pass from the shadow
of death into the brightness of an eter-
nal mornings AS a result of their
marriage there was given to them eight
children, six of which are still living
to share with their father in his sorrow,
comfort in his declining years and
cheer in his loneliness. In 1885 Sister
Krug united with the "Church Of
Christ" which relationship in faithful
ness she sustained at the time of her
death, and although by reason of the
inirmity ofyears she has long been un-
able to meet with US, yet she ever took
a lively interest in its success and re-
joiced at its prosperity. Having lived
in Eaton for 80 years she was known
and loved by the old and young. All
who knew her will cherish her memory
in sweet remembrance. For 81 years
has she and Bro. Krug walked life's
journey together in union sweet and
loving, an example to the fickelness of
the love Of many and cheering to the
true union of hearts and lives. Thus
in life united and according to natures
course) they are not long to be divided.
L.. E. B.