The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-03-16
Justin HAYES.


It is with feelings of deep sadness that We are
called upon to write in memoriam, upon the
death of DIR. Justin Hayes. of Western Springs,
Ill, who died at the family residence Feb. 2Sth.
1892. He was born in Burton, Geauga county.
Ohio, Oct. 18th, 1923. His father was native of
Massachusetts. and his mother from Vermont,
who removed from Burton to Shalersville, POr-
tage county. in 1929 when Justin was in his sixth
year. In 1881 the father died, being drowned in
Lake Erie, leaving the mother with family of
SIX children. of whom Justin was the eldest.
After the death of his father. he went to live
with the family of S. II Eldridge. of Shalersvile.
At the age of sixteen he met with accident.
while engaged in sports upon the school play
ground. which greatly affected his whole life;
the secret of the accident being the distressing
affection of anginapectoris his case being pro
nouDced hopeless by his physicians. In a few
months. however, he had so far recovered to
be able to enter Williams Academy, with ths
intent to prepare himself for teaching. After
his graduation therefrOm. he entered upon his
calling with a success equalled by but few, being
one of the most successful teachers In northeas-
tern Ohio.
Having an uncle by the name of DR.. Justin
Scott. who was surgeon In the war OF l8l2. and
tor whom he was named, had awakened in him
desire, from his earliest recollection, to become
physician. and in lS45 he commenced the study
OF medicine graduating from tue Cleveland med
icaI college in 1850.
September Attn, 1919. he married Miss Julia
Haven. daughter of uhn Haven. of Shalersville,
who has ever been most devoted and efficient
helpmaCe; SO perfectly filling her place IN life.
aud to whom much of the Doctors success Is at
trlbutable. She, with one daughter and two
sons survive hIm-Grace J. and John Nj. Hayes.
OF Western Springs. and DR.. P. 5. Hayes OF Chi
cago, an eminent physician and electrician of
that city.
After the completion of his medical course, he
commenced the practice OF medicine in his native
town. when success again crowned his efforts.
With constantly increasing pr tctlce, ne soon
occupied high place IN nls profession. 1t was
there he established " A Home for InvalIds. -
where he first introduced the electrical treatment
as a means of cuIe, receiving patients at home
| and abroad. among whom were people OF proml-
nence. -
| Inebriate Asylum in Cleveland His physical
condition not being equal TO the severity OF the
work, he resigned anu IN 1867 with his electrical
| appliances, he went to ChlcagO.where. with high
purposes and intermlnable energy, he reached
the oplnost round and earned Il reputation sec
ond TO none In the United states
some four or i've years previous to his DEATH
and IlteS shadows were beginning to deepen
! he built him a beautiful and commOdious home
IN the quiet town OF esJern Springs, where,
with his family. he has since resided, enjoying a
rest anu quiet hitherto unknOwn to him; quiet
acceptable to the Invalid lie, Dy Whlcn ne was
surrounded.
In the medical profession he occupid high
place. His peers were few, and IN his death the
profession has met with a loss which Is irrepara
BILE. lie was self-made man, man of unusual
mould of character. man OF high purposes and
Ii rm resolution-one who made the most of eV cry
opportunity. With him, to see was to act. de
strove to excel IN every undertaking. and how
well he succeeded, his works alone attest They
are living monument to his great and NOBLE
character. There was no deception in his nature.
a love of truth and right pervaded his whole be-
ing, and was the key note co MS success IN llfe
His works of charity were many. He listened
to the appeals of the poor and unfortunate. who
found in him friend and benetactor.
His years have outnumbered the many, and
have been fraught with usefulness and well do
ing. Although he had been more or less suffer-
er from his youth, he has done great work in
life. as the feeble invalid, who entered his door
with fragile hold upon lite and went forth re-
joicing in health and strength, can testify.
His beautiful home life is deserving OF special
mention. which was characterized by a tender,
loving care, kindly consideration and unSelhSh
devotion. while the quiet dignity cf manner and
kiudliness of heart. bespoke the tru9 gentleman.
One year ago he had la grippe. which weak ened
his physical powers somewhat; return of the
disease, some four weeks SINCE and from which
he never rallied, did its ruetul work.
In his death, society has lost valued member.
his family firm friend ana wise counsellor. As
a husband and father. he was tender and devoted.
a friend. faithful and true.
Without struggle. he passed peacefully away.
A life replete with noble deeds and high aspira-
tions is ended. A spirit, weary of Gtes burdens.
has returned to the God who gave it.
AMELIA GooDELL.