The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-04-03

New Carlisle Ohio Sun.

HALpEmAN--J. V. Haldeman was
born iii Fayetts county, Pennsylvania,
June II, 1852. He died In Miami county,
Ohio, March %, 1897, aged A years,
months and days. He WAS the son OF
Rev. I. A. Haldeman and embraced the
christian religion in early life and be-
came member of the NJ e. church.
He was married to Rebecca Susan
Knight, December rs, 1872. To this
union six children wefc born, 4 sons
and 2 daughters ;one child has preceded
the father to the grave the mothe and
five children still survive. In 1888 he
came with OILS little family TO Ohio,
whore he has ever since resided. Mr..
| Haldeman and his wife transferred their
church membership TO the M. =. church
at Midway, where he remained mem
Der in good standing until the day OF
his death.
The writer made the acquaintance OF
the deceased some ten years ago. Mr..
Ualdcman at that time was an honored
member Of the board of education OF
Bethel township, Clark county; he was
a jealous friend of education and was
ever ready with his vote TO aid in the
Improvement of the common school
system. In our official relations we al
ways found him on the side OF progress
aud in favor Of liberal provisions for the
support of our schools In 1890 he be-
came resident of this neighborhood.
| Since that date we have known him as
close and valued neighbor, always
ready to oblige and assist in all that per-
| tanned 10 the welfare of the community.
For three years he was Superintendent
OF our Sunday school and by his con-
slant, honest devotion to the cause, he
succeeded in making the school power
| for good, and won the confidence and
respect OF his co-laborers In the blessed
work. Hewas man possessed Of many
noble qualities and had elevated views
| in regard TO our mission in life. We
never discovered anything like selfish
nature about him, but in all things he
was liberal to fault. His CHRISTIAN
character was never questioned, his hon
esty was above reproach. Such were a
| few traits Of character that marked the
| life OF our deceased friend. II he erred
| it was not OF the heart. His residence
in this community has been a blessing
and in sorrow we bow TO this decree of
Divine Providence, knowing full well
that our loss is his eternal gain.
The beauty Of his character appeared
brightest at home around the family
altar. Few enjoyed the pleasures OF
home and family as he did his children
were his most precious jewels; his COM
panlon was his delight and the mutuali-
ty Of heart and mind was the supreme
thought OF their lives, so much so that
the labor on the farm was a labor of
love. But short time ago compare
lively speaking hope was beating high
in the family, the labor Of their hands
had been blessed, the comforts of life
were fast accommodating around them,
they were looking forward with joyful
anticipation to the time when they
would be able to have home of their
own. But alas at an hour when their
prospects seemed brightest shadow
fell upon the picture, grim messenger
is seen approaching, the father is select
ed as the victim and soon it was whisp-
cred that the dread disease consumption
was preying upon the vitals Of our
friend and neighbor With saddened
hearts the struggle for health and life
was watched by the distressed family;
the dark shadow of dispair vanishes and
sweeps away the fond hopes OF the fu
ture, The skill of the physician, the
change of climate. the love OF wife and
friends proved unavailing; slowly the
unwelcome messenger came, at last the
golden bowl is broken, the thread of
fife is cut Thus ended the life Of val
liable citizen, kind and indulgent
father and loving husband. The fu-
neral services were held at the house,
Tuesday the 25th. Rev C. w. Elliott
and Rev. Patton officiating. The inter-
ment was at the New Carlisle cemetery.
JIG w.