Catoctin clarion., 1891-09-24
In MenlOriaMl. .

NATION OF Dr. JaS. ~. WatefS loT MY 'StcI
of Wills Of Frederick, County, Md.
In MemOriam.
Joseph F. Webster was bolr, November
end 1897, in Gomcrset, near Leeds, York
shire, England. HIS parents were Robert
sud Hannah Webster. lIe came to the
United States at about the age of twelve
years aud settled at Hometown, Chester Co.
Pa, where he lived until he was twenty one
years of aye. lie then revisited his native
country, and. after spending one year amid
the scenes of his childhood, returned tn this
country. THIS time he made Philadelphia
his home for two years, after which, he went
to Va and, with his brother, engaged in
manufacturing for u period of four years.
He then came to Mcchapicstown, and was
engaged with his father, IN manufacturing
for a few years, when he turned his entire
attention to farming in which vocation he
spent the rest OF life. In early life, he was
united in marriage with Miss Sarah, daught
cr of Jessie and Elizabeth BETTER, who re-
sided in Chester Valley, Pa. He had three
children, who with his wife survive h'm.
Mrs. VIM. l.. Armacost, who resides in
Graceham, Md, Grant. who married Miss
Katie Ogle, and Miss Anne, with the wid.
owed mother, reside at the homestead He
died, September 10th, 1901, after lingering
illness, from heart trouble His burial took
place at 3 P. M, Monday, Sept. elst. The
pail hearers were Col Jno. r. Rouzer, Hon
VIM. J. Black, VIM. Six, VIM II. 10y, John
Root and John Jones. The honorary bear
ers were the Church Council, represented by
John Rouzcr, L. G. Smith, Chas. L. Gall and
Chambers Crecgcr
The Lutheran Sunday School, turned out
in a body, in atfectlonate recognition Of their
beloved and faithful Superintendent. They
formed in the Sunday School room, and pro-
cccled up West Main Street, until they met
the funeral cortege, when they headed the
procession, moving on to the church. The
funeral services were conducted by the pas
tor, Rcy. j. H. Barb The sermon was based
upon Psalm 1875. VS.. The church, with its
ias!cs, was filled with those who came to pay
tribute of appreciation and respect. After
the services, this great concourse proceeded
to the Hill Cemetery, where the mortal re-
mains of this good man were laid to rest
The burial service was pronounced, the sun.
day School sang Nearer my God to Thee
and then, filing by the open grave, each
member Of the School cast a floral tribute,
upon the cncotiincd body of their dcyotcd
Superintendent.
Soon after Mr.. Webster came to Mechan
icstown, the first series of services were held
in ST. Johns Church, which had but recent
ly been built During these services, con-
Quoted by Rey. Hunt, he became n christian
and member of the church. He was soon
called to important positions of usefulness
in the church He filled the office of Super
incndcnt of the Sunday School. for more
than thirty years, and was a member of the
Council and president Of it, for many years.
He filed these positions with great accept
alCC 10 CouSlcSdtiol anu 'Cl''ol. Iol thtHi,
he was cmincntly fitted, by his intellectual
and spiritual attainmcnts.
Upright and pure in life, unwavering IN
his conviction of truth and right, and faith
full aud prompt IN the performance of duty,
he Was power for good, In the church and
community. These traits OF character made
of him kline husband and good father.
His loss il deeply felt in the church and In
the home. Only the Lord, whom he trust
ed, can comfort and sustain those who are so
sorcly bcrcft.
He was a good ctizcn, honorcd and es-
tecmcd
He cherished deep concern for the well
fare of his own community, and of the ma
ton In 1882 he was elected by the people
of his district, to represent them. in the
Legislature of the State, in which capacity,
he was no less faithful and true to principle
and duty, than in the social and religious
walks of life.
J. H. r.
The following resolutions were adopted by
the Council OF St. Johns F.. Lutheran con.
gregation of Mechanicstown.
Whereas God, in his wisdom. has taken