The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-12-08

This week 1t is our sad duty to chron-
Gle the death Of Joseph S. Morrow,
whom we have known over twenty
years, and who was one of our warmest
friends. He was prominent merchant
and highly esteemed citizen of Reyn-
Oldsville, and his death was like IA flash
of lightning from clear sky it was so
sudden and unexpected. Few of our
citizens even knew he was sick until
the news spread like wild-fre that he
was dead. Last Friday morning Mr..
Morrow was not feeling very well and
said to his wife that he would stay in
bed awhile and rest and she could go to
the store and look after the business
until he came down. Mrs. Morrow
went to the store and Amelia, the only
daughter, got ready for school and just
before she started her father cslled to
her to carry something up stairs to him
that he wanted. Amelia did what was
requested, little thinking it was the
last time her father would ever ask her
to do anything for him. The delivery
man was out all forenoon and Mrs. Nor
row. although uneasy because her hus-
band did not come to the store, could
not get released to go to the house until
noon, and when she got home was horri-
fled to find him in bed in lifeless con-
flition. She called her neighbors in and
doctors were summoned. but they found
that apoplexy bad did it's work so
thoroughly that their skill was of no
avail. Mr.. Morrow remained in an un-
conscious state until 80 p. NJ. when
his spirit winged its fight beyond the
confines of an earthly existence. 1t will
never be known at what time he was
stricken with apoplexy, but it came
upon him suddenly. When found he
had two large pillows under his head
and there was no sign of a struggle.
This sudden ending of and active life
recalls the words of the Psalmist. who,
In speaking of man, said: I'm the
morning they are like grass which
groweth up; In the morning it flourish
eth; in the evening it is cut down and
withereth.' After the Death Messen-
ger had performed its work. Mr.. Nor
row looked as il he was peacefully
sleeping.
Joseph Morrow was whole-souled,
big-hearted man who had legions of
friends. Having been a passenger con-
duetor on the A. V. R'y about six years
he was well known to the travelling
public and WAS we'll liked on account of
his geniality. The deceased was born
in Allegheny City, Pa, November goth,
1850. and died at his residence on Grant
street, December, 3rd, 1897, aged II
years and l2days. He was an employee
Of the A. ". R'y fifteen years. Was
brakeman on the first passenger
train that run into Reynolds
vile. He was conductor on through
freight, local freight, Driftwood
accommodation and mail trains in turn.
He was 10 number OF wrecks and es-
capped wi bout serious injury, and after
quitting Me railroad was seriously in
jured and almost killed by falling of a
wagon on bad piece Of road and having
his kidneys crushed under the wheel.
This accident happened eight or nine
years ago, and although Mr.. Morrow
had the appearance OF being robust
man, he was almost constant sufferer.
September 18th, 1880, Mr.. Morrow
was married to Miss Hattie Reynolds, of
Reyn0ldsville. Unto them two children
were born, q daughter, Amelia, and a
son, George. The boy died some time
ea0.
Twelve years ago Mr.. Morrow resigned