The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-07-13

Mexico, last October, were too great for
his strength. He kept up the strugg lie
for bis life against the disease, but II
soon became evident to himself no less
than to his friends, that he was gro W.
ing weaker. Still he was Cheerful, and
tried to be hopeful. He had such q
cheerful, devoted, self-sacrificiug wife
to live for, that the thought of leav ing
her alone was his greatest anx iety.
knowing, as he did, the intense solici-
tude Of his many friends. and especially
bis wife, for his restoration to health,
he turned the sunny side of his nature
outward, and kept the clouds and gloom
locked deep In his heart. Still he grew
weaker, and as he stated In bis last let
ter to the writer, it seemed at times
that "the silver cord was loosened and
the golden bowl was broken; that he
would never leave that land OF sunshine
and flowers alive,
His physicians advised him to seek a
lower altitude. In obedience to this
timely advice they decided to retu IN
Immediately to his brother's home in
Hillsboro, where they arrived June 2,
still hoping for improvement and some
time yet to live, but all In vain. On
last Thursday evening he was seized
with violent coughing, which lasted
almost the entire night. Morning,
however, brought some relief, and he
rallied, talked some to his friends
through the day, Friday; but that was
followed by very restless, sleepless
night. On Saturday morning it was
very evident that he was sinking rap
idly. He was calling for water to
auench his feverish thirst. and as his
dear wife, again and again moistened
his lips he whispered to her, ut will
soon be over" and at II O'Clock be
sank quietly and peacefully into the
sleep Of death. He told bis wife, whe
talking to her OF his nearness unto
death, that be was ready to 60.
Early in life he was converted and
Joined the Friends Church, and took
an active part in religious work. Later
10 life be was not 80 active, but always
kept up his attendance, and degree of
interest in church and religious affsirs.
He had strong conviction of the Sc
riousness of life; was very pleasant and
He tried to m axe
others happy with his sunny smile and
social disposition. He tried to see the
good traits of bis associates, and to over
look the disagreeable ones. He was
firm in friendship and consta mt In aff &C.
ton, because they we're founded In
judgment and not the effect of impu Ise.
He was q man of sincerity, honesty,
loyalty. good sense, excellent judgm ent
and good citizenship. He was excep-
tionalIy true to his friends, and despis-
ed deceit and hypocrisy.
His great natural endowments mad
school work pleasure to him, both as
student and teacher, and achieved for
him great success.
Dying in the prime OF life, Just at
That point where manbOod's morning
touches noon." bis splendid faculties
we're not permitted field and hour In
which to display their full streng tn.
What he might have accomplished had
health and life been vouchsafed him,
must remain part of the greet up-
known.
We feel that his death is only the |
verifying index of that great faith,
out into knowledge, that
ever descends to the soul, until 1t can
open the great book of life and read
deeper lessons of its own being. Dea tn
10 such soul is put the dawn of new
that casts it's own warm rays
Of light upon all things.
His voice is now silent in death.
Never more will he speak sweet words
Of comfort and good cheer to his wife,
his mother, brothers. sisters and
friends; and while there is grief in
their homes, and sadness In the hearts
of all, yet his good deeds and pure life
IT'LL live. and confirm the belief that
his soul is now basking in the sunshine
of heavenly home.
Alongside his sleeping babe, where
The gentle breath of spring kisses the
Violets in perfumed blossoms. he is
now to be laid at rest, to sleep the end
lees sleep OF death, to wasen no more
IN q world of sorrow.
"Like lovely star that folds cloud
About its brow In a misty shroud,
Our friend 10 gone.
But beyond the veil that dims our sight