The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1888-03-02
OBITUARY.

vnnin. HIS father being prominent
lawyer, and man of wealth aud influ-
ence, he had every advantage OF society
and education. OF Seotch-Irlsh de-
scent, he inherited strong constitu-
tion, vigorous intellect, and sturdi-
ness Of purpose and upright honesty =;
together with a gentleness and purity
of heart, which made him beloved by
all who knew him. He was consci-
entious and devout Christian though
he made no public profession Of fnlth
until he was about forty years of age
when he united with the Presbyterian
church, of which he has ever since been
a SINGER. and faithful member; having
at the same time, broad aud univers-
al love for all christians -and for hui
/ manity In general-4with cheering
word of encouragement for all with
whom he came In contact. He had n
4 perfect understanding Of Masonry, in
/ its highest sense, with pure aud exalt-
ed principles, though he made little
pretention, being nearly all his life u
member of that organization. Through
I life, he acquired thorough knowledge
of the law though he never made II n
profession. A profound reader and
thinker, though unassuming In man
ners, his general knowledge was great.
In 1883, he was united In marriage to
Miss Elizabeth Wilson, also of Carlisle,
PA. and, in 1910, removed To shelby
Vile, Missouri, where he engaged In
the mercantile business. In the midst
of success and prosperity, came the ter
rible war of the rebellion during
which, as strong Union man, in a
state where feeling ran high, as II did,
most particularly, In the border states,
and even the warmest friends became
the most bitter enemies, his position
was rendered exceedingly trying. Be
ing am independent thinker and ftre
spoken he was subject To constant per-
sonal danger from the opposing side
In business he lost heavily. Reverses
followed reverses; until, In 1861, being
greatly reduced financially, and brolScn
i'm health, he, with his family, emigrat-
ed TO Oregon. The year previous he
had lost a son In the army, brave boy
OF nineteen, who gave his life for his
country: this was n sad aflliction TO
him as to the entire family. But here,
in the free far west, with unabating en-
ergy, and his eldest son To assist him,
he began anew, surnounting every oh
stacle. For several years he engaged
very successfully I'm farming. In 1870.
he removed to Albany. where he be-
came partner.in the firm of a. Car
Others \ Co, in the drug business, of
which his son Andrew Carothers, was
the head. Here he remained until
1876, when, retiring from business he
went 20 Dayton, w. T., where he resid-
ed for more than eight years. In 1884
he returned TO Albany, Orr gon, and, i'm
the summer Of 1857 removed to Leba-
non, near which place he haG settled
on first entering the state, twenty-three
years before. He expected TO spend
the remainder of his life here, though
little he knew that the end was so near.
He had led busy. active life, and
now was resting in quiet aud content
ment enjoying the comforts and en-
dearments of a happy. loving home,
and to him, on earth there was 'no
place like home.' but few fIeeting
months and the teckonlng angel came
to guide him TO a brighter, happier
home than any earth can give. On
sunday evening, January 8, 1883, the
summons came. He fell asleep to wake
in the glad morn Of eternity. Drifting
across the river from earth to heaven
without pain or sickness. O what
beautiful death. O blissful change for
those upon whose brow Gods seal is
stamped. And ms he lay so calm and
peaceful, serene in death, we grieved
not as they without hope. RevcHntly
we laid him To rest feeling the Divine
presence drawn SO near, breathing balm
into the bereaved heart, and the peace
that passeth understanding"
He leaves wife, five daughters anSt
a son. besides a number of grandch.I-
dren and many other relatives and
friends to RI member him with deep
and true affection. May we follow i'm
his footsteps. A man loyal in prmci-
pie, sincere, upright, honorable devot-
ed to his family and home, warmly at
tached to his friends, and having a
trust and confidence in all mankind
beautiful to behold; while his rever-
eIIce for the all wise creator of the uni
verse was unlimited. Eternal Father
prepare thou us so that when our sum
mons comes to join the joyous throng
above we may go with gladness leaving
the world somewhat better for our hav-
ing lived therein. H. :. c.
BUSINESS POINTERS &
Hackleman received another invoice
os shoes direct from Boston this week.
Their spring stock of all kinds of goods
is very fine. Drop in and amuse your
self by looking at them.
Keebler & Roberts invite the atten-
ton of purchasers to their increased
stock of groceries, eonfectioneries, ci-
gars and tobacco. Prices TO suit the
times.
w. b. Donaca, is daily receiving new
specialties in the grocery line. "Best
goods at lowest prices" Remember
"Bin's'i motto.
G. b. Montague has his shelves all
filed up with the latest spring and