Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-01-16
DEATHS DOINGS.
Death ScizeS Some of Our Es-
tcemcd Citizens.


Death Scizes Some of Our Es-
tcemed Citizens.
Mr. John Matthew Purnell, one of
Snow Hills most respected citizens, died
on Monday evening last, at his home in
this town,in the 69ih year of his age after
long illness. Mr.. Purnell Ind com
pication of diseases. For several years
he had been sufferer from palsy which
made him rs helpless as a child but he
was of a cheerful disposition and bore up
under his great aiiliction wonderfully.
lie was man liked by everyone who
knew him. lie had kind word for every
body and delighted in his days OF aiilic-
lion 10 have his old friends call and cha I
with him. Mr. Purnel leaves wife, and
son and daughter Clayton j. Purnell,
ESQ, and Miss Ella Lee Purnel His re-
mains were inferred in the family lot in
the Presbyterian churchyard, on We'd
nesday morning last at l 80 o'clock. Be-
fore interment the remains were taken
into the church where Rev. ID. b. FitZ-
gerald offered a prayer and read a pas
sage of Scripture. The funeral was large
~ attended 10y the many sorrowing rela-
tiyes and friends of the deceased The
pall-bearers were Messrs. George ). Rich
ardson, |. I. Matthews. Zadok Powell.
Or. Edward W. Marshall, Capt. William
+. Timmons. DR.. Charles p. Jones Mess.
Burbage Il Conner were the funeral direc-
tors.
The death of Mr.. Purnell is another
addition to that long roll which. sooner
or later must number all of us. Indeed
when we remember how many loved citi-
zens of our little community have of late
been summoned before the great white
throne, ii is well calculated To make us
pause and reflect upon the uncertainty OF
life and TO contemplate with increasing
awe the mystery OF death.
Our OLD friend is gone, on earth we
shall see him no more, enjoy his society,
nor listen To his "reminiscences out he is
out of his suiferings. No more will he
need the ministratiOnS of an earthly ply
stefan, Tor the great physician has come
Ia his help aud taken him where there is
neither suffering, pain or death He was
conscious until the last and knew for
hours before dissolution took place that
the messenger of death was lowering
around and that he was soon 10 be borne
away 10 his immortal home
God be with the faithful and loving
wife and children and help them to bear
up under their sore aflliclion.
Departed this life at his home in this
town on Thursday afternoon last MI,
George II. Richardson, aged Is years.
The deceased was until within few
years past an industrious and energetic
man, and during his activity held several
offices of trust. lie was elected clerk OF
the Circuit Court in 1864 on the republi-
can ticket. This office he filed To the
satisfaction of all. He was a staunch re-
publican aud in recognition of his party
services and his declining health he was
appointed postmaster. His services here
were also satisfactory. so much so that he
KEEP; the office for several years under
President Cleveland In religious mat
tiers he was Jealous worker, uncompro-
missing and ever ready 10 contend for the
principles OF the ". +. Church of which
he was long and faithful member and
in which he delighted to work. He had
been in feeble health for several years
Prior To his death he was unable 10 get
out among us but his kind words will
linger long IN the memory of those he
left behind. Although h. suffered great
ly before the end he passed away without
a groan or struggle from world of sor
row and pain To that blessed cline where
there shall he no more death, neither sor-
row MOI crying. lie leaves IL wife and
several children to mourn their loss May
the Lord bless the bcrcaved widow and
children with supporting grace and res
isnaiiun.
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