The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-21
THE LATE MARK NOBLE.

which was briefly mentioned in the
REPUBLICAN last week, removes one
whose early friends in this section were
limited in number simply by bis cir.
Gle of acquaintance. As a citizen of
our town, or its suburbs, upward Of 26
years ago, he was universally respected
for his sterling qualities of mind and
heart. He was born here, and grew
to useful manhood, rearing a family
which, when he took his departure,
consisted of several small children.
His farm was located on the south side
of the TioEesta creek bridge, now
owned by Jacob Smearbaugh, and
which he sold during the great oil
excitement Of go, for a handsome sum.
Mr.. Noble was one IF the most genial
Of men, and none enjoyed a pleasant
chat with Deighbor more than he.
He was noted for his industry, yet he
could often fud time to take day at
his favorite pastime-a chase after
deer, with which the country abounded
in those days, and at Staying which be
was an adept.
The Galesburg, (Ill.) Republican.
Register gives a good sketch of Mr..
Noble, which we reproduce in full:
Mr.. Mark Noble died at his home north
east of this city at o'clock Sunday eve-
ming, after a protracted illness, aged 65
years and in his death the county has
lost an upright citizen and careful and
intelligent farmer. Mr.. Noble was the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Noble, being
given his fathers name, and was born
near Iionesta, Pa. His father was a
farmer, and so he was brought up on
farm, growing to manhood there. 1t was
in Pennsylvania that he married Miss
Lydia Zeller. He farmed in that State
until 40 years of his life had passed. He
then disposed of his farm and invested in
land near Moscow, n. Y. That village
was his home for three years. Nearly %
years ago he came from Moscow to Gales
burg. The first year he spent in the city.
He purchased the Huntington farm north
east of here, moved upon it, and has since
resided there. The condition of his health
rather compelled this return to agricul-
ture. Before he left Pennsylvania he was
taken very ill, and in this sickness lost his
left lung. This obliged him to continue a
vocation in which he could have plenty of
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he could have lived so long under the cir
cumstances is remarkable, but he was a
man of tenacious vitality and great will
power. His mind triumphed over the in
firmities of his body. His quiet, method
ical life, with its simple pleasures and du-
ties, no doubt contributed to maintain his
health. He took deep pleasure in his
farm and enjoyed outdoor life as few do.
In his younger days he loved hunting and
he delighted to recount his best achieve
ment in the wilds of Pennsylvania. No
one stopped long at his home without per-
ceiving that he was a home man, deeply
interested in the welfare of his family.
He was quaint, genial and very interest
companion, quick to enjoy bright say
ing, and ready in repartee. In his daily
walk he was retiring and modest. His
farm was kept up to high standard, and
his stock was of high grade. The busi-
ness men of Galesburg knew and respect
ed him as a man of truth and integrity.
He was never an office-seeker. For a
number of years, however, lie was school
director of that district. He was a man
who won regard by his intrinsic worth,
and esteem came to him not because he
sought 1t, but as his due. He was true
friend and hater of what is small and
mean. In his nature was kindly vein.
His last illness began July 4th, and was
caused by the forming of an abscess in his
left side in the neighborhood of the lung
cavity. The resisting power that he
showed was deemed marvellous by the at
tending physicians. He endured the pain
with that fortitude characteristic of him.
He retained consciousness to within an
hour of deatd. His wife and all but one
of his nine children were present at his
bedside to receive his dying blessing. And
thus passed to the better land strong and
attractive personality. There survive him
his wife and his children, Mrs. Irene
Shepherd, Peoria; Mr.. John Noble, Mt.
Pleasant, Iowa; Miss Eva e. Noble; Mrs.
Julia Parsons, Mr.. Harley G.. Noble and
Mr.. Mark Noble, Creston, Iowa, and Hat
tie, Jessie and Frank Noble. The funeral
services were held at the residence Mon
day afternoon. There were present the
farmer acquaintances for many miles
around. A good many of the residents OF
this city were in attendance. The services
were conducted by Rev. DIR. Sturtevant,
whose remarks were fitting and comfort
ing. The service of song was by quar-
tette, consisting of Misses Jones and Davis
and Messrs. Fred Arnold and Bentley.
Their selections were, "Go bury thy sor-
row." Crock of Ages" and "Asleep in
Jesus" There were several beautiful
floral tributes including a pillow, cross,
crescent and bouquets. The remains
were sent to Creston, Iowa, for interment.
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