Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22
A GOOD CITIZEN DEAD.
Sad Ending of the Promising Ca
reer of Mr.. w. T. Delaplaine,
Founder of the Frederick
News"


News"
We are panied to announce the
death, after short but painful illness,
of Mr.. w. #. Delaplaine, who died at
his home in this city, on Tuesday morn
ing last, from the effects of an aggra-
waited case of pneumonia, which was
contracted during the recent cold spell,
and while our lamented fellow-towns-
men was engaged in relieving the dis
tress of the poor of our city. Mr.. Del
aplaine was the President and General
Manager of the NeWs Publishing Com
pany, of this city, and carried with the
enterprise, that energy aud push that
has ever marked his career, even prior
to his assuming control of the News
Company.
We feel sure that few young men IN
our city have so thoroughly enjoyed
the confidence aud respect of their fell
low-cltiZens AS did Mr.. Delaplaine, and
aud in his death, our city aud county
have lost useful and valued citizen.
Al meeting of the directors of the
Great Southern Printing aud Manufac-
turing Company to take action on the
death of Mr.. Delaplaine, the following
resolutions were passed.
Whereas, Almighty God in His wis
dom aud providence has seen mt to re-
move from our midst our worthy aud
esteemed President and General Man
ager, William L. Delaplaine, who, in
the midst of the cares aud responsible
Itles of his office aud the performance
OF his onerous duties, has, IN the prime
OF life aud apparent full possession of
7 Vlgor and enthusiasm, been stricken
down ike the reed before the wind
aud called out of this life into the life
eternal; therefore, be it
Resolved, That while we bow in
humble submission to the Higher Wis
dom that has seen fit to call from our
midst one who was SO actively inter-
ested in and devoted t. the welfare of
this Company, we mourn with un-
felged grief the death of one who was
ever worthy of the trust aud confidence
imposed in him and who by his un-
tirlng energy, unfalterng perseverance
and enthusiasm, Inspiring spirit of en-
terprise, good judgment and excellent
business qualifications, became not
only an essential feature Of the inter-
ests which under his guidance had at
talned success, but All example to the
community of the highest manhood.
Integrity and honor.
resolved, That we mourn in the
death of William t. Delaplaine man
OF un0stentatlous character, indefat-
lgable industry, practical earnestuess
III all the affairs of life, purity of
thought and deed, and unswerving
frlendllness, a man whose worth to us
and to the community, but greater
than all, to the lone and sorrowing
wife and children and desolate sister
and father, was higher than words can
measure or sentiments of regret ex-
press.
Resolved, That we extend to his
widow and children this expression of
our esteem and respect for the decess-
ed, assured that 1t voices likewise the
feelings of the people of this commu-
nifty, who are bowed in common sor-
row beneath the blow that has been
dealt hy death; sorrowing, vet trusting.
we freely from our hearts offer this
tribute t. the memory of one who will
be missed in our councils, in our daily
associations, and in our mutual labors
for the interests which he had so much
at heart.
RESOLUTIONS BY THE INDEPENDENTS.
A meeting of the Independent Hose
Company, No. !, was held in their hall
last evening to take action on the death
of their brother fireman, VIM. r. Del
aplaine. The following were appoint
ed to draw up resolutions: Harry &.
keefer, J. VIM. Baughman, John G.
Hardt, Hammond Urner aud Harry
+. Chapline. The following are the
Resolutions:
FREDERICK, MD, Feb. 10, 1865.
TO the officers aud members of the In
dependent Hose Co.
committee, beg leave t, submit the
following resolutions:
As ii has pleased Divine Providence
10 take from among Us our fellow ac-
tive member, VIM. T. Delaplaine. be il
Resolved, hy the Independent Hose
Company, No. /, of Frederick, Mary
land:
First, that in the death OF William
Il btldpidlue we nave lost brave
active and efficient member, this COM
munity an honored and respected cit
izen, and his bereaved family devot-
ed and affectionate member.
Second, Resolved, That as members
OF this fire company we cheerfullv
give testimony, that when duty called
him to be present, few equalled aud
none excelled him in promptness aud
efficiency.
Third, Resolved. That we extend
our heartfelt sympathy to his afflicted
relatives and assure them that words
are insufficient to express our feelings
of regard and coincidence in their sad
misfortune and be it further
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
lutions be sent to the family of our de-
ceased brother, and that the same be
placed upon the minutes of this COM
pany. Respectfully submitted,
HARRY c. KEEFER,
j. WIN. BAUGHMAN,
JOHN {. HARDT,
HAMMOND URNER,
HARRY Z. CHAPLINE,
Committee.
JAMES MCSHERRY, President.
j. ROGER MCSHERRY, Secretary.
The funeral services We're held at the
home of the deceased, yesterday after