The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-02-12
RoOTSTOWN.

NOgTSeVOUUSISce
The id ellews of this place held social
at L. G.. Hsllock's. Fritay evening, Jan. 3lst.
Mrs lois E. Reed relict CT late Horace
Reed. pas ed her s7th birthday last Friday. Feb
its, and the occasion was femenb ered by sew
gratulations. Mrs Reed is probably the Oldest
person now HAi-R ia
Thad e. Chapman and family leave today for
Colorado to find home in the new West.
Capt James Powers, whose decease was men,
toned last week, was born at Youngstown, o.,
Sept. 11th, 1869. Youngstown then was not the
youngstown of today, and the Captain remem-
bered when wild animals roamed where the
fourishing city now stands.
He lived at home till after he was q years of
age and was often left in charge of the family
while the father Was away from home. With
no etua rational advantages other than this
country at that time afforded. he managed to
secure such knowledge as enabled him in after
life to fill many positions of honor and trust
BE commenced as clerk in a store at Vienna,
o soon after he become of age, and in process
of time became succe sful merchant.
In december, 1884 he married N iss R. .Windle
of Milton, o.. where he was then engaged in
business. and with whom he lived happily till q
few years ago when his wife was taken to the
DR.. A. M. Powers. of this place. and Mrs F. P.
Chapman, of Rayenna.
In 1895. he commenced the study of medicine
with DIR. Bronson, of Newton Falls, O., and
after the usual course of study, comm enced
practicing but not findiag it agreeable to his
health. he abandoned it and returned to his
.rmer business of general merchandising.
In 1916, he was elected sheriff OF Mahoning
County. and filed the Office with honor to him
self and satisfaction to those who had business
with him.
In 1866, he was elected Justice of the Peace.
He had served in severa. posi- tions In the Ohio
Militia, had been Lieut. of Cavalry. and at
the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion, he
offered his service to the government, and
though much past the age requiring military
duty. he was accepted and received a commits
sion from Gov. cd, and recruited Co. ID. 10th
Reg't o. V. L !; was chosen Capt of the COM
paDy. and went with them to the war and held
the position till 1868. when he was honorably
discharged by reason of disability.
In 1871, he moved to kootstown, where he
has since made his home
Laptain Powers has been u worthy and con.
sistent member of the M. E. Church for six
ty-six years. and for large portion of the time
has held some Office in the church.
He has been a n.embes of the 1. .. o. F. Tor
nearly half a century. and member of the G..
a. R. almost ever since its organization.
In politics, Captain Powers was a Demo ccrat; /;
not one OF the narrow minded, partisan sort
mot a man nor a dollar" for the Government
but a noble. patriotic man, who had an ali
ding faith in his party, and VIII, believed that
the democratic party. properly ofiicered. " as
equal to any emergency that might arise in
this country.
His uns al was attended at the VI E. Church
THU day afternoon. February 9th. The reli-
gious services were conducted by Rev. 5ollings-
head. y .stor of the church, assis ted by Rev.
John Tribby. OF Ravenna. and Rev T. G. Col
ton, of the eootstown Congregational Church.
kavenna Lodge o. y. f. attended lhs funeral
in a body, and the beautiful service of This Or
DER was corr nducted by the proper officers. after
the other services concluded.
Mcintosh Post q. A. Ii also attended the fu-
neral in BODY. These two Orders chartered a
car, and came in that way via. c. & P. &. e.
A great number of friends and neighbors also
attended the funeral and the house was filed
to overfowiDg
AS man, a citizen, a Christian, neighbor.
and friend, aptain Powers was much esteem
ed AS Rev. rribby remarked: mo ill could
be said of him." for he was the noblest work of
God.
" by weep ye then for him who having won
The bound of mans appointed years at last
Life's blessings all enjoyed. life's labor done.
Serenely to his final rest has pas ed.''
Resolutions of David Mcintosh
Post ON the Death of DIR. James
Powers.
HEADQUARTERS DAVID MCINTOSH PosTl
No. 427 G. A. K Feb 18th. 1890
Alta regular meeting above Pest. the fol-
lowing resolutions on the death OF Comrade
Surgeon James Powers, were unanimously en-
dorsed:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our Great COM
mander to remove from the Grand Army on
earth to the Grand Army above. our Comrade
and Post Surgeon, DR.. James Powers;
ResOIoed. That in the death of Comrade Pow
ers, David Mcintosh Post has lost good and
true Comrade and efficient officer. the country
one of its most patriotic defenders, and his
family loved and honored father.
RpsolUed. That we ext9nd to his family our
hear felt sympathy. and recommend that the
Surgeons chair of this Post be draped in
mourning.
j. Fl. FURRY,
J.B. RUSSELL
c. l.. BARTLETT,