Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1885-11-26
Lnih to Rest.

The remains of Mr.. John II. Whitaker
arrived at Franklin, Venango county,
Pa, on Tuesday afternoon of the nth
instant, and were taken to the residence
of his father.
The funeral took place the next after
noon at 2 O'Clock and was largely attend
ed. The remains were inferred in the
cemetery at that place.
The following brief sketch OF Mr..
| Whitaker's life we take from the Eren.
ing Necs published at the above mention
ed place:
John II. Whitaker will be long remem-
bered here for his many excellent and en-
gaging traits OF character. lie had many
warm friends and It can be truthfully
said that he left no lanemies behind,
There was a vein OF g%entleness IN hb
composition that dissrmed bitterness and
took the sting from any repartees in
which he was wont to indulge. He had
the Gift of common sense, mingled with
a subtle play Of humor. He knew how
to puncture a pretence with a witticism,
and could flatten q fallacy with an cpl
gram. His kindly, manly qualities drew
friends to his side, and they remained
his friends through all vicissitudes.
lie was born at Raymilton, this county,
November II, 1916, and was consequently
thirty. nine years old last Wednesday.
He was the eldest child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
A. p. Whitaker. At an early age he
learned the printing business, and, under
the correct tutelagc of his father, for
many years past the editor Of the Venan-
40 Spectator, his efficiency and superiori-
ty were soon recognized by the members
OF his craft in this part Of the State. lie
owed his excellence to the fact that to a
thorough knowledge of the mechanical
details of printing he added a refined
taste, a correct eye and a well cultivated
mind.
Soon after the outbreak of the war
John went 10 Ohio, and in March, 1868,
he enlisted as a private soldier in the
125th Ohio Volunteers. At this time he
was but seventeen years OF age. The
slight figure, youthful face and engaging
manner OF the lad at once attracted the
attention of the regimental officers, and
!. through the agency Of Lit. Col. Bruff he
was soon advanced the position OF Isl
Sergeant. He served to the close of thu
/. war, participating in the battles of Nash
Vile. Kenesaw Heights and other engage
= ments in which Pap Thomas's com
mand took part, and was honorably dis
9 charged at indianola, Texas, in Septem
Der, 1855.
Returning to Franklin, he again devot
/, ed himself to the printing business, ant
1t was for a time associated with his fathe
6 in the publication Of the Spectator. A
this period he did considerable goo'
A work with the pen, his style being Away
correct, graphic and pleasing. Som
l wears ago he went to Kansas, and aftc
y working awhile there, went into a posi-
}, ton in the Government Printing Office o
q Washington, where he remained abou
:, two years. Subsequently, in May las,
" he removed to Jonesboro, in Easter
Tennessee, where y he went to tax
h charge of the HERALD AND TRIBUNE,
Republican paper.
He was married in 1871 to Miss Mau
u Conser, then OF East Brady, Pa, VIII
survives.-They had three children
Samuel, the eldest, died in infancy, an
9. two are living, Albert and Frederick
aged eight and three years, respectivcl.