The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20
DEATH OF JOHN ]. LAWALL.
One Of Bloomsburg's Most Worthy and
Highly Respected Citizens Dies Suddenly
and Unexpe ctodly.

John J. laval. one of Bloomsbury S
most highly respected citizens,
died at his home on Third Street,
Monday morning apout o'clock.
The news of his death was a surprise
to nearly all of his friends, as scarcely
any one knew that he was sick. About
two weeks ago he contracted cold,
and whilst he was obliged to remain
in the house, no one realized or sup.
posed that it would be the cause of
his death.
During the few days Immediately
proceeding his death he apparently
was much better, and contemplated
returning to the store in few days,
but that "man proposes and God
disposes was clearly shown in this
case. The immediate cause of his
death was heart failure. Mr.. laval
was one of the best known men in
our town, being a druggist of high
repute, and unquestioned ability, and
having since 1875 been in the employ of
Moyer Bros. During these years he has
not only seen their business double in
volume, but the town grow from a
village, to one of the most prosperous
boroughs in Central Pennsylvania.
BY his death Meyer Bros. lose an
assistant whose place it will be exceed.
ingly difficult TO fill, in all probability
they will never be able TO find an all
around man, who understands the
details of the various departments as
did Mr.. laval. He was fifty three
years Of age, and leaves to survive
him wife, who has been an invalid
for several years, and two sons,
Charles, who is in the employ Of the
wholesale drug house of Smith, Kline
& c. at Philadelphia, and Harold,
who resides at home. He was a
loving and affectionate husband and
father, public spirited citizens and
had the confidence and respect of all
who knew him. The funeral services
were held this afternoon at o'clock
P. M. and the interment was in the
Rosemont Cemetery. Rev. P. A. He'll.
man officiated.
THE CHURCHs TRIBUTE TO MR.. J. ].
LAwALL.
The following testimonial of ap
probation was adopted by rising
vote Of the congregation of St
Matthew'S Evan. Lutheran Church on
Wednesday evening Feb. IS, 1896
after which tender prayer was offered
by the Pastor for the bereaved family
amid the tears Of large congregation
"a great sorrow has come upon u:
and great loss to the church in the
sudden and, to us, untimely death oi
our treasurer and member of the
council, Mr.. John laval.
AS a congregation we desire tC
place on record our high esteem o.
Bro. laval both as a man and fellow
Christian. He was a man of Peace
and ever labored to keep the peace
of Zion. He has been member O
st. Matthews Lutheran Church il
Bloomsburg since Jan. I8, 1885
Prior to that both he and his wifi,
were members of the Lutheran Church
in Allentown.
April I, 1894 he was elected ;
member of the church council by the
unanimous vote of the congregation
at which time he was also choser
treasurer and the same faithfulnes
that characterized him in business
he observed as steward of the Lord
money. Scrupulously exact ant
honest, and courteous, as a banne
bearer in the church we greatly mourn
his loss and bring the loving tribute
of warm affection and appreciation
and place it on his bier, and though
we mourn his death in the prime o
life, we bow our heads in humble
submission to the will of the Grea
Head of the Church, who will no
suffer His work to fail though tn
workers fall, and tenderly commen,
his bereaved ones to that Friend VIII
is able to comfort and that Fathe
who pities with infinite tenderness
and love"