Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-01
Death of an EstimabIe Citizen.

BROWN.-Death under any circumstances
is sad, in some instances it is especially So
Our community has lately realized this in the
sudden death of Mr.. F. n. Brown. beloved
husband of Mrs. Catherine Brown. Mr.. Brown
was very popular and esteemed citizen. He
was in the enjoyment of his usual health till
Tuesday. March goth, when in the midst of his
farming duties. he was suddenly stricken with
paralysis His illness was quickly discovered
by of his servants who aided him in walk
ing to the house. The physician was speedily
called and all the medical treatment which
could be rendered by physicians and friends
proved in vain. His immediate death. which
occurred on Saturday. March eth. the sun
was ascending above the eastern horizon. was
received everywhere with violent lamentation.
The funeral services took place in the Beth
ancy Church in the presence of q large and
sympathetic congregation, many more being
kept away by the Indictment and threatening
aspects OF the weather The sermon on the
occasion was preached by Rev. .Jno. 4. Scott.
and was elegant and impreSSiTc-thc services
of which the members of the Y. VI. G.. 4. par
ticpated OR. B. was prominent and active
member of this association) were of q most
solemn and impressive character
After the service the caskct was opened when
the congregation began filing past. many of
whom were overcome and gave expressions 10
their emotions i'll sohs of sOrrOw-and how
could it be otherwise. All will agree Mr..
Brown was good man, of the must elevated
christian type. and could but he held in the
highest esteem and appreciation. He was
loved on account of his intrinsic worth and
native merit. In whatever light we regard
him. hie manly virtues sfIone forth. and 1t was
these that cndcarcd him to his friends-with-
out true WORTH whatever our rank or position,
our neighhors and friends will soon detect our
DEFICIENCIES and go from us. As husband he
was loving and lovablc. dutiful and solicitOus.
seeking only tho welfare of his wife and family
and doing everything for their comfort and
happiness. As father lie gentle. kind.
tender and indulTcnt. his chief ambition being
to exercise his fatherly influence in leading his
children to Christ their Savior. AS Il friend
aud nCighbOr none more ready and willing to
give the helping hand and exercise himself in
all that makes the world better. These were
the leading virtues and grnccS that adorned his
life and made him what he was. 1t is the re-
collection of these things that makes us feel SO
kccnly the pain of separation. ] am glad to
note the thoughtful and substantial kindness
on the part of the people towards the family
during this infection. This is as il ought to he
and We trust that the same generous spirit will
continue to be exercised towards them, for it is
after the excitement and suspense that the
heart feels its own bitterness more kecnly than
ever. Let us continue to heed the words of the
apostle ThesS. Y. 12-13-!' And IRE best ech you
brethren TO knoIC THEM ,c'tich labor among you,
and are oUe1' you in the Lord and d5monish you
and 10 esteem, them rery highly in lore for their
tcOrk's SAKE"
To Mrs Brown and her stricken family we
tender mercics of the covenant keeping God.
ever PRAYING that this sad bereavement may be
sanctifled to their prescn: and eternal good
and that it may be theirs to share the joys of o
glad reunion in the other and better world.
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