Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-03-16
GONE TO HIS REST.

we are CHileu upon thlh week 10 per-
form the sad and painful duty of announc.
Ing the death, from pneumonia, of Rev. c
P. Taylor, pastor OF the Presbyterian
church. He passed quietly to his rest
Tuesday evening, after an Illness of six
days, at the age of sixty-six years. When
lie was fourteen he gave his heart to the
Savior, and from that time, his one desire
was to tell of Jesus love 10 dying men
Soon after lie was twenty-one years old he
entered the ministry. He has been pastor
of the church here three years and FIVE
months, and, during that time, has, by his
Christian life and example. endeared him
self TO the hearts OF all. He looked upon
every one IA having an immortal soul to
be saved, and this gave him kindly feel
ing for every one with whom he came in
contact. Possessed of excellent judgment
and a strong will, lie was able to form his
opinions wisely and TO adhere to liis con-
victions OF duty at whatever cost. The
week lie was taken sick he had commenced
series of meetings, assisted by Rev. Mr..
Curtis, but, on returning TO his home
on Wednesday evening, he was compelled
thus having fulfilled the wish he once ex-
pEtfru tuHt bC uI'eHt oC W pEtuCit
the Gospel rs long as he lived. From the
time lie was taken sick his mind ran on
his church work. Once or twice during
his sickness his symptoms gave his friends
hope, but IL was not TO be. The day he
died he was heard to utter ut one time
"Glory to God" GLORY 10 God," and at
another, ~ rejoice in Christianity" Thus
leaving behind him assurances of the truth
OF the Gospel he had plead with men to
accept. His only son was summoned by
telegraph and arrived at his bedside in
time to receive fathers blessing. AT 7:15
Tuesday evening The spirst ascended TO its
Maker, and yesterday funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Curtis, of Belle
PlAine, when we laid to rest the mortal re.
mains Of the beloved friend, pastor father
and husband.
mo more fatigue no more distress,
Nor sin nor deuth shall reach the place.
No groans shall minge with the songs
That echo from immortal tongues"
Rev. u =. Taylor was born at Athens,
Oliu, Dec. 2nd, 1921, and died at Conway
Springs, March 9Th, 1888, aud WAS there
FIRE &C years. 2 months and 20 days old,
He euIerrd the Preparatory department of
Athens University at ten years OF age, and
graduated from that inslltute at the age
OF seventeen. One year was spent in trav.
cling in the south and Two years in teach
Ing, and then lie entered Lime Theological
Seminary ut Cincinnati, Ohio, IN which
lie spent two years. The third year of
his theological course was spent al Prince
ton Seminary. His first charge was a
Mission church nj Squann, n. j., and hir
second was at Mt. Sterling, D. AT er one
year Al the latter place he WAS married 10
Miss Emily Rodgers, of Cincinnati, o,
who died three years after marriage. In
little less than two years after the death
NJ his first wife, he was married TO Miss
Mary K. Rannells, daughter OF Hon. Sam,
]. Rannells, Of Vin,on Co Ono, Broil,er
TAYLOR being AT the same lime pas or oi the
Presbyterian church OF Macarthur, the
county seat Of Vinton county. A year
after lie removed 10 Fort Mndison, Ia,
where he had very successful i,nsloraie G
of eight years. His voice failing, lie was
obliged To give up his pusurnte and ac-
ceptei an appuin,aen. rs Army Chaplain
in The regular army, md WAS stationed n,
FIT. Pickering, near Meuiphs, Tenn. B.
ing benefited by the climate lie remained
in Tennessee, slemling two years ON II
planlstiun His health being greatly i'm
proved, he returned to Ohio and took the
position of Superintendent oil pnb'ic
schools .oi two years at Jackson, a"d lor
five years III PerIySburg, o. His voice
having been nearly restored he again took
charge Of church at Morrow, o., for two
years. From Morrow he was called TO &
church mt Agnsla, Oneida county, N. Y.
remaining there three years. Mrs. fsylor'l
health fniling, lie came to Kansas in III.
fall of 'S2, aud took charge Of the church
AT Eureka, Greenwood county, and remain
ed there l2 years. After ak months II
Mission work in MorriS.couniy, lie came l.,
Conway Springs. IN the fall OF '8i, and
was installed pastor of the church in May
SO. llis tolrl lime Of service fnr The Con
way Springs church has been nearly lhre'
and one-haif years.