The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-02-12
OBITUARY.

February 5, 1890.
Mr. Butterfeld was born near Liv.
ermore, Westmoreland county, Pa,
where be spent the early part Of his
life. About twenty years ago he re-
moved to this county, where he was
engaged as book. keeper with the Fort
Pitt Lumber Company, While here
be contracted a severe cold which de.
veloped into pneumonia, and for a
time his life was despaired of. How.
ever, be finally recovered but never
fully regained his former health. The
disease had SO affected his lungs that
for many years before his death he had
to use the utmost care to guard against
any disease that might affect that or.
gan. After a few years which he
spent in Livermore, Pa, be returned
to Tionesta, where he spent the re-
mainder Of his life, being member of
the firm of Smearbaugh & Co, mer.
chants.
Except a gradual decline that might
have been noticed, Mr.. Butterfeld
seemed TO have been in his usual
health until less than two weeks be.
fore his death.
On the 25th ult. he was attacked
with influenza and although the dis.
ease did not assume violent form,
yet in his weakened physical coudi.
tion he was not able to endure it. For
one week he sank rapidly, not being
able to take any nourishment at all.
A change in the treatment of his dis.
ease was then adopted with apparent.
ly very beneficial results The fever
abated aud he was able to take food
with relish, and seemed to be on fair
way to recovery. But the hopes that
had been raised by this improved con-
dition were soon to be destroyed. On
the afternoon of the 9th inst. unfavor.
able symptoms developed and in less
than an hour his soul had passed out
from the feeble house of clay to dwell,
as we humbly trust, with the Blessed
Redeemer, whom he loved and served
here upon earth.
On account Of i'll health Mr.. Butter.
field was not permitted to take an act.
i've part in much that was going on in
the world about him, but he always
showed his interest in every worthy
object and his advice was often sought
on account Of his keen insight and his
calm, equible judgment.
Upright and honorable in all his
dealings, he won many friends among
those who came in contact with him
in business, aud in his business he
was successful.
When about fifteen years of age Mr..
Butterfeld united himself with the
Presbyterian church, of which he re-.
mained consistent member until his
death. In 1875 he was elected ruling
elder in the Presbyterian church at
TiOnesta. The following year he re-
moved to Livermore, transferring his
membership to the church in that
| place. On his return to Tionesta in
1878 he was renstalled as elder, which
office he continued to fill with great
acceptance.
Throughout his whole life Mr. But.
terfield showed consistent, christian
character. He was conscientious in
the discharge of all his christian duties
and sought to perform them in the
fear of the Lcrd. He was an active
christian, awake TO the interest of the
Masters Kingdom. He was strict in
giving Of his means for the support OF
the Gospel, for the extension ofChrist's
Kingdom, and for the benevolent OBJ.
Jects, according as the Lord had pros
pered him. His place in the sanctu-
airy was never vacant except when
provdentially hindered. He loved
Gods house and delighted in his ser,
vice. Possessing an excellent memory
and a strong mind which was well
stored with Biblical truths, he was
truly power for good,
He was married in 1872 to Miss
Lizzie Wenk, who, with an aged mo-
ther, two brothers, two sisters, and a
large circle of friends are left TO mourn
their loss.
The funeral services were conducted
Friday morning at his late residence
by Rev, j. Y. McAninch, pastor of the
Presbyterian church. The remarks
were based upon the passage of scrip
ture chosen by Mr., Butterfeld for the
occasion: 81 am the resurrection and
tho life O-John VI chantar o. III.