The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1894-10-26

ness, and from the start the enterprise
occupied commanding position, aud
drew trade from long distance. The
standing of the firm to-day among
eastern jobbers and in local banks is
said to be excellent, and though he
was taken away without moments
warming, with no time to give to his
business affairs, it is said that he
couldn't have left it in better shape.
Mr. Marsh Was not. inclined to recog-
nize the hard times and paralyZinp de-
preston in which the business world
was thrown. He believed that the
right kind of energy and work was all
That was required to master the times.
and ne possessed that peculiar courage
which grew stronger as the enemy
came nearer. He was ever an enthusi-
asst for Western Kansas, aid often
SAID he couldn't find a better place
than right here in Kinsley. He never
lost hope that these sun-kissed prai-
ries would yet become the garden OF
the state, and that here would swarm
people noted for intelligence, wealth
and SOCIAL influence. 1t is such men
that develop new country. 1t Is
such men that strengthen our credit
abroad. 1t is. such men that make
Western Kansas attractive to the peo-
pie of the east, and such man was
John F. Marsh in the commercial
world. The business interests of
Kinsley are draped in mourning TODAY
for him. HIS death is an absolute
loss to the commercial interests of
Western Kansas. AS mayor of the
city he had the confidence of every
one, and none ever applied to him for
aid or for any help he could grant in
his official capacity. but what it was
freely and generously bestowed. So
far as 1t could be done with the linn
tied resources at his command, he
managed the municipal affairs
broadly, humanely, justly, and with q
true regard for the greatest good of
the greatest number. He Was often
annoyed by the petty details of the
Office, but having once undertaken to
perform the duties, lie went about the
Work Ill manly, straight forward and
dIgnified manner. We are pleased to
pay this tribute to Mr.. Marsh as a
business man and as mayor of Kinsley.
because we believe he is more worthy
than words can express, and such a
life ought to be held up for public ad-
mutation and approval.
''But it IS when we enter the more
private life of Mr.. Marsh that we dis.
cover the brightest jewels of his char
aeter. On September 18th, 1882, Mr..
Marsh was married to Miss Sue Bid
well, with whom he organized a home
III which he lived, and moved, and had
his being. We would not uncover for
public view spot so sacred and sweet
i'll our friends career. Often have
we rested i'll the quiet and peace of
That home. do not over-state it
when say John Marshs home was his
earthly heaven. lie was eminentlv a
home body; he loved his home. During
the heat and cares of business one
thought was in his mind, that he would
soon go home to spend the evening with
his family. Our friend recognized
fully that
Marriage rightly understood
Gives to the virtuous and the GOOD
A paradise below
''lt Was to that earthly paradise he
was Fastening when lie was stricken
down by the assassin's bullet, and it
was the overwhelming sorrow his death
would bring to that home that racked
his mind and wrenched his heart as
he lapsed into unconsciousness. He
did not think of himself, but of the
broken home and the broken hearts of
his loved ones.
''Suca devotion ard such love are
the acme of human worth. Such man.
hood is admirable to both God and
man. Such heart is the vestibule of
heaven. When a man amidst the
cares and tolls of an active business
| life keeps his heart fresh in the love
of home he worships at an altar OH
which the Son of God died, and it's
incense rises to the highest heaven.
''In these days of discussion over the
! essentials and nOn-essentials of re-
ligiOn, it seems TO me here is one quail
ity of human character that is essem-
tlal to all religious development and
hope. If Christianity were set of
rules, or a dry and empty form; if
the way 10 heaven were through cate
chism OF Il theological system; if those
only were saved who had memorized
the scriptures and were familiar with
the shell of truth, it might he said:
John Marsh was not a Christian
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