The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1886-09-04
M. v. sIMoNsoN, OF MT. CARMEL, IND
j. E. SCHNEIDER.
MitcheUuille.


Minnie Vorees Simonson was born
March II, 1907, in Bedminster township,
N. Y. In the year 1916 he removed to
Hamilton, O., and in 1926 to Franklin
county, Ind, where he resided until his
death. On Jan. 4, 1927, he married Miss
Catharine A. Hoaglan, who survives.
He died at Mt. Carmel, Ind, Aug. 3, 1886,
aged seventy-nine years, four months
and sixteen days.
''Uncle Minnie" was one OF the pronni-
nent citizens of Franklin county and
we'll known over the State as leading,
active Universalist. No one was more
attached to his church than he, and every
pastor found in him a steadfast and I'M
compromising friend. He never assumed
leadership, and yet was recognized as the
leader of the Mt. Carmel church. The
whole congregation had implicit conf
dence in his clear judgment and unyield-
ing integrity. He was consulted on all
matters concerning the church simply on
account of the confidence reposed in
him. He never dictated, but advised,
and this advice was invariably acted
upon. The church itself has always been
a unit, and no sharp corners have been
turned for the reason it has never been
found necessary. OF his means he gave
literally. To the poor he was gener-
GUS friend, and many families will sorely
miss him. He was an excellent fnapcier,
and as treasurer of the church he never
allowed it to run in debt, always making
up any deficiencies that might occur.
He belonged to the we'll informed class
of Universalsts and entered fully into
our teachings.
He had in former years been an active
business man, but retired several years
ago upon a we'll earned competency.
He promoted all the reforms of his day
An ardent abolitionist, lover of his
home and country, full of the temper
ance spirit, and active opposition to the
vice of tobacco, are some of the charac-
teristics for which he was noted.
In his will the church was not forgot
ten. He gives $4,000 endowment fund,
the interest OF which goes to keep the
church in repairs and for the support of
preaching. Four vacant lots, the income
OF which is to be used in the defraying of
the expenses of delegates to and from
the State Convention and Association
One vacant lot to be used as a hitching
ground, for the church. The residue of
his personal property goes to Mrs. Simon
SOB, we'll known as "Aunt Katy" dur
ing her lifetime, after which, whatever
may be left of his estate, goes into the
Endowment Fund. Br. Isaac La Rue
and DR.. E. w. Jenkins, both members of
the church, are appointed executors.
Besides the above gifts, it is we'll to
notice that when the present church was
built the business block under it was
constructed at Uncle Minnie's expense.
This in due time also goes to the church.
Uncle Minnie was taken sick of dysen-
terry, July 8 On the 18th and 18th / visit
ed him. He was fully persuaded that it
was his last illness and made all arrange
ments for his burial, requesting the writ
er to conduct the services. He wanted
no eulogy pronounced over his grave.
For" said he, 9" L have lived here for
fifty years and all know me full we'll"
He said he had no fears of the coming
dissolution, but the pain he was then
suffering was almost unbearable. On
Monday morning, Aug 2, he appeared to
be better, was cheerful and laughed with
his usual good nature. In the afternoon
a sudden change took place and he rap
idly passed away.
We will all sorely miss "Uncle Min
ME-" No more will that cheerful, SUM-
shiny face look upon the church he
loved so well, and into the faces which
always we're so glad to greet him. The
good old man has been called to his re-
ward. The saint has bid farewell to
earth. He passed through it but once,
and left behind him record of good and
noble deeds which his heart and hands
have wrought. j. p. MAoLRAN.