The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-29
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SAMUEL SIMPSON.
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A sad Death.

a SaA Dc6tMs
The people of Ravenna were saddened last
Friday morning, to learn of the death of David
Lindsay, Jr., which occurred at o'clock the
preceding night. Sunday, March 9Th, David
was taken with a severe attack of pneumonia.
and for several days his friends were much
alarmed over his condition, but he soon COM
menced to rally, and was convalescing from the
disease. being able to sit up part of the time,
when, without warning, he was stricken with
paralysis of the heart, and died instantly and
painlessly.
The death of so estimable young man in
the very flower of his years. cast pail of sor-
row throughout the community where he was so
well known, respected and beloved. 1t would
be difficult to imagine a character more
calculated to inspire esteem and admiration.
AS is well said in the touching eulogy given
below, his life was in many respects almost
model. From earliest boyhood he was truthful
straightforward and industrious, and was thor
oughly devoted to whatever he undertook. He
was valued employe of the Raw. Shoe Compa-
ny, with whom he had been ever since the fac
| tory was built. He was never idle, and for
several years was toiling with the ardor of an
anxious husband and father to provide home
for his loved ones. Every energy was devoted
to this noble purpose, but death came before he
had realized his great desire. He was thorough
ly unselfsh, and gave value for value in all
his dealings with the world. His habits were
exemplary, and of themselves form complete
eulogium. He had no idle thoughts or idle
days. Life to him was real and full of duties
which he performed well. His death is a very
sad one, and calamity of peculiar heavines:
to his sorrowing and afflicted family.
His funeral was held Sunday at o'clock
ards delivering very able and comforting ser
mon. after which the touching obituary and
eulogy given below was read.
The deceased was member of Cresset Lodge
K. of P, who attended in a body The church
was crowded in seat, aisle and gallery. and tn,
sad faces and moistened eyes attested the sor
row and sympathy in each heart.
The casket was laden with floral tributes
among which was beautiful piece" Gate
Ajar" r"-contributed by the hands of the Ra
VIENNA Shoe Factory. The services were undei
the auspices of the Knights of Pythias from
the ranks of whom quartet of singers wa
formed, who rendered three beautiful selections
The remains were placed in Maple Grow
vault for future interment.
The following obituary and tribute to hi
worth, closed the remarks of Rev. Richards:
David Lindsay, Ir., was born in Toronto
Canada, September goth, 1868; died Marc
a3rd, 1893. aged 20 years. months and aa days
He came with his parents TO Ravenna in April
1865 and here the remainder of his life was spent
He was united in marriage with Miss Huld
A. Leonard, May %, 1888, who is now left wit
the dear little one who was granted as pledg
of their love, to tread the weary pathway of Lii
? alone. His aged father and mother, two sister
and one brother also survive to make complet
the sorrowing circle OF the relatives who wer
nearest and dearest. In this community, wher
: Mr. Lindsay was so well known, it seems almo:
superauous for me to say what all know, an
!. many have been tree to express that from h
youth he has been in avery large degree mode
young man. His early teaching, his love {
home, his deep respect and veneration for b
parents, his pride in his good name. all serve
l. to lead him to shun the haunts of vice. and Il
companionship of those of evil habits and que
tionable reputation. His hopes and his amh
ton centered in his home, and it was his gre
u desire, often expressed. to see his loved on
N enjoying the comforts of good and pleasa
h home, and to throw around the growing life
in his darling child the hallowed influences of
rs Christian household. As one who had know
W him from childhood expressed it, "Such a l
90 as his, Ravenna could i'll afford to lose" As
- son, loyal to every 6lial duty; as husban
=. tender and true; as father, ardently affectio
er ate; as fraternal brother, second to none
or faithfulness to his VOWS of Friendship. Chari
e. and Benevolence; and as a citizen, worthy
oy badge of American citizenship. We do well
~ bring to his obsequies. our choicest flowers. Q
best gifts of speech and song, and the tribute
our tears.