The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1894-12-08
WILLIAM B. TIZZARD, EATON, O.

The Son of the Publisher of the First wes-
tern Universalist Paper, Dies at Eaton,
Ohio.
WILLIAM B. TIzzARD commenced the
journey Of life in the City of Philadel
phia, Dec 6. 1913. Ia 1916 his father,
Samuel Tizzard, removed his family to
Eaton, o.. where VIM. B. remained until
Nov. 16, 1894, when he suddenly closed
the ,urney of life.
His father established the first news
paper office in that town in 1916 and in
1920 changed the name to Eaton Regis
ter" In this office brother Tizzard con-
tinued as compositor roller boy, carrier,
job printer and editor-in chief the most
of his life.
Though he ceased to be the proprietor
some twenty years ago, he seemed to
cling to what had been his life work for
years; in fact until within the last two
years he worked at the case as compost
tor whenever his assistance was needed.
Mr.. Morris, who was associated with Mr.
Tizzard for many years, speaks of him
thus: In his contact with the world he
was sensitive as a woman. He liked ac-
tivity and rarely spent an idle hour. II
not at work with his hands he was at
home reading, thus keeping himself
abreast with the current news and litera-
ture of the day. He had tender regard
for the feelings and sensibilities OF others,
had a broad fraternity for the opinions
of those with whom he might differ and
while maintaining his own views persist
emily was most liberal in according to
others the same privilege at all times; he
was not only tolerant and respectful but
at the same time genial. affable and
courteous gentleman. AS friend he
was true and faithful; as writer vigor-
Gus and out-spoken in his utterances
and views; and as citizen ever in favor
of the we'll being of his fellows and the
advancement of all the material and NOR
al interests of the people at home and
abroad"
His father. Samuel Tizzard, published
the Star and Sentinel" probably the
first Uniyersalist publication west of the
mountains. About seventy years ago
Rev, John A. Guriey purchased the
Sentinel" enlarging it and changing the
name to 1.-The Star in the West"-of
which the present UNIvERsALIsT is the
outgrowth.
AS pastor of the church at Friendship
about forty years ago-the writer formed
the acquaintance of Bro. Tizzard and
family. For seven years we ministered
and mingled with them and since more
or less frequently we have shared their
hospitality and friendship.
Bro. Tizzard was among the first to
enter the organization for the advance
ment of Universalism-what others
may have done he never wavered in his
faith or faltered in his devotion and
support of the church. Many years ago
he requested that if Bro. Guthrie and
the writer out-lived him should attend
his funeral. A good providence So or
dered and November 10, with the assist
ance of Revs. Messrs. Gowdy and Shive-
ly, Presbyterian and Methodist pastors,
appropriate funeral services were held
in the old homestead and the mortal re-
mains was conveyed and deposited in
Mound Hill cemetery. Possibly no per-
son ever spent lohg life in commun-
ity who shared so generally the conf
dsnce and friendship of the people. A
sister, widow and five children share in
the bereavement. The good name he
leaves is blessed heritage.
W. S. BACON.