The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-05-22

survive only short time. Parlicu-
larry was this the case in the early
spring while he was visiting his
daughter, Mrs. DIR. Gerard. in Shell
bina the family were hastily sum-
moned TO his bed expecting certain
dissolution. The appointed time had
not come, however. and that physical
vigor for which he was noted, again
asserted itself, so he recuperated suff1.
cient to be brought back to Saline,
where he wished to end his days.
Reaching here on the 9Th of April he
gave some indications of returning
health which, however, was only
ephemeral, for erysipelas superven-
ed in the place (; nature, worn out
with its unequal struggle with its in
evitable conquerer, yielded and his
soul returned to him who gave it.
There is much in the life of our de-
parted friend to furnish food for re-
Fiction, yet an article of this nature
will not admit of extended remarks.
His long life, linking as il were, two
centuries together, his physical vigor
and indomitable energy were truly
remarkable. Yet his character as
man" overshadowed everything else.
He detested deceit and lOathed du-
pIicity; dishonor could point its
finger in vain at any sction of his he
was free and outspoken in his convic'
tons of right and wrong, not count
ing the cost to himself. This trait
cost him a great deal of trouble and
loss during the war. Once he was
arrested by the militia, carried to
Macon City, imprisoned and might
have lost his life had it not been for
mediation of friends. Though pro.
nounced in his opinions he was ever
most liberal towards those who con.
soientiously differed with him. His
disposition in this respect coupled
with pleasing address and mind
well stored with general information
made him most agreeable compan-
ion. Indeed, it was in his social re-
lations both domestic and public
that he evinced those qualities of
mind and heart which so clearly
showed his true character. He was
loving husband, a doting father,
kind and steadfast friend, and above
all true Christian. He had not tread
the paths of life long before he learn.
ed that it was mot all of life to live
nor all of death to die," consequently
he tried to so live in this life that he
would gain an inheritance in the life
to come ; he was confirmed by Bishop
Kemper soon after he came to this
state. Ever since then he has been a
consistent and faithful member of the
Holy Catholic Church, nourished by
the richness of her spiritual blessings
in every condition of life, and finally,
when done with fittings temporal"
he rests his weary and aged head
| upon the bosom of his Savior in,
deaths cold embrace, calmly and
peacefully passing from time to eter-
nifty with full assurance of a place
in the kingdom of God, through the
mercy and attonement of his Re-,
deemer.
Mr.. Drane had his faults in COM
mon with all flesh none knew them
any better than himself, neither did
any one try harder to put them un-
der his feet.
On Sunday, April 18th, his funeral
took place at the Church of the Me-
diator in this place, Rev. j. w. Dund
officiating. After the services at the
church large concourse of friends
followed his remains to Pisgah ceme-
terry, near Eimwood, where they now
rest. Requiescat in pace! The be.
reaved family have the sympathy of
the entire community. Let us not
mourn as those without hope, for we
know our Redeemer liveth.
The dead in Christ shall first arise
AT the last trumpet's sounding,
Caught up to meet him in the skies,
With Joy their Lord surrounding;
His presence sheds eternal day
On those prepared to meet him.
J.E.H.
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