Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-02
DEATH OF DIR. LOGAN.
aysxpIRgs SUDDENLY YESTERDAY MORN
ING WHILE IN BED.
His Demise Occasions Great Surprise and Wide
Spread Rsgrst-Skstch Of the Life
Of the Deceased.

Yesterday morning, ABOUT ten o'ciocA'
be was found dead in bed, at his residence
on Main street, just above Tenth.
Natural causes, ola somewhat obscure
nature, had without warning removed
from our midst citizen whose worth will
be testified to by everyone, aud who was
known and esteemed not only throughout
the entire city, but as well over large
area Of the State.
Cultured, refined, Of large business ana
capacity, known for his many and
public services, and for his deep
convictions, his eloquencs as an
orator, and his geniality and goodness OF
heart, DIR. Logan's death created feeling
of profound regret in all circles, and not
for years have there been so many express
sioos of sorrow.
For more than thirty-6ve years DR..
Logan was resident Of Wheeling, and his
lie was entwined to an unusual and
peculiar degs, with the growth Of our
city and State. His public services were
many and valuable, and the death Of very
few men would leave such q gap IN the
business and social affairs of the commun-
ity, or such deep sense Of public loss.
DR.. Logan was descended from English
ancestry. John Logan, his father, was
descended from one of the pioneer families
of Lancaster, Pa, and his mother, nee Miss
Elizabeth Blackmore, was of an old Mary
land family, removing from England to
the present territory OF that State when
ID was still Palstinate, long before the
Revolution. The family Of John Logan
removed to Allegheny county, Pa, where
Thomas h. Logan was born, at F1ndley-
Vile, February IA, 1923. Short
ly after his birth, the family
removed to Little Washington, where they
resided for many years. After receiving
the usual preliminary education, Mr..
Logan entered Washington College, where
he graduated in 1916. Soon afterwards he
began the study of medicine in the office
OF DR.. John Wishert, in company with
Dr.. George Baird, aud later attended the
Medical Department. of the University OF
Pennsylvania, graduating therefrom In
1851. The succeeding year lac removed to
Wheeling and began the practice OF medi-
cine, in Centre Whee ling, and in 1852 he
married Miss Eliza n. List, daughter OF
the late John List. After practicing medi-
ciae for about two years, Mr.. Logan en-
b ,rked in the wholesale drug business, on
Main street, and some years later added a
retail business q. the corner Of Main and
Twelfth streets. In time the wholesale
house was discontinued, but the Tenth
street house was retained 1, and the business
70 pidly enlarged until DR.. Logan became
ous OF the leading business men OF the city.
The business was personally supervised by
Dr.. Logan up to within short time be-
tnrs ais death.
Dr.. Logan early took o prominent part
IN politics, and did much to shape pub
lie affairs during the outbreak and early
porrion of the war period, and was active
10 the steps taken TO bring West Virginia
ioto the sisterhood of States. He was
member of the Convention which organ
lad the restored government of Virginia,
add WIS chosen delegate to the ensuing
|, sgislature from this county. In 1878 he
was elected q member Of the House OF
Delegates. At the time Of his death he
was 3 candidate for the same position on
,hs Republican ticket. Governor Bore
man spooiuted him one Of the Fist Re-
rents of the Stste University, and he was
siscsed President OF the Board. When
Governor Mathews WAS elected Governor
no appointed Dr.. Logan one Of the Re-
gents of the State Normal school. He was
Deeply interested in educational work,
aud was a trustee Of the Wheeling Female
College.
In matters connected with the city gov
eminent DIR. Logan often took very &C
tive part. He was several times elected
tn tie Second Branch of Council, and as
often was chosen to preside over that body,
ssrying rs acting Mayor upon occasions,
lie was an influential member of the Re-
Dablican party and was active in its Coun-
ellis at all times.
As business man, DR.. Logan stood very
high. He was always foremost in every
thiuswhich could add to the prosperity or
the progress and advancement of the city,
and, while energetic and progressive, was
AZ the same time cautious and disposed 10
we'll weigh affairs which came under his
,Iperyision or Coatrol. He was especially
active in bringing about the formation of
thu Chamber of Commerce, aud was its
President from its first organization until
che time of his death. He was identified
with a number of business enterprises, and
In several directions his loss will be sorely
felt. =,
He had deep religious convictions, and
was leading member OF the Fourth Street.
NJ. E. Church. His lators there were mani
fold and of great value.
DIR. Logan leaves six daughters, Mrs.
Edward Clendenning, of Kansas City, Mo-,
Mrs. PEBBLES Tstum, and Misses Annie,
Sophie, Gene and Jessie.
For q year past DR.. Logan had been in
poor health. At intervals he would b. con-
fined 70 his room for several days, but al
WAYS 90 far recovered as to be able to
overlook his business affairs, and to get
about the city. Last Saturday, as has
been said, he was upon the streets, and
there was little to indicate an early and
sudden demise. He was not an early riser,
Of late, and at nine o'clock yesterday he
WAS called by one of bis daughters, to
whom he said he would be mp shortly.
were made for his breakfast,
and at ten, as he had not made his appear
adce, his daughter again sought his room.
He made no response to her summons, and
An instant's examination showed that the
spirit had flown. The household was at
once alarmed, and relatives and intimate
friends Summoned to the house where
Death had come unbidden and unexpected.
The news of DR.. Logan's death soon
spread over the city, and occssioned the
greatest surprise and regret
The Board of Commissioners was in ses-
lion when the news reached the Court
House, and Mr.. Speidel rose in his place
md announced the sad event, at the same
lime referring feelipgly to the many vir-
ues of the deceased. On motion of Mr.. |
MAXWELL, Q committee consisting Of Messrs
Maxwell, Myles and MeGregor, to which |
Cruise was added, was appointed
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