The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-30
IN MEMORIAM.

AT meeting OF the Directors Of m.
Children's Home Of the City OF Wheellss
held on Tuesday, May ., 1900, the folioT,,
ing minute and resolutions in referrncs
20 the life and death OF Henry X. Lin
ESD, President Of the institution, were
adopted:
Ht was born in Wheeling. virginia Cnov
West Virginia. on the nth day of OctSbsr
1871, and hence was one OF the oldest al
our native born citizens, OF whom but few
survive.
In early life he engaged IN nercantji,
puFsuits, In which he proved "a Be highly
successful. and was greatly prospered
His married lie extended for period OF
more than half a century. as he was
welded to his wife, Who survives him, on
the 18th day OF October, ISL As a resuR
OF this union ten children were born. ~
OF whom survive.
His contributions to charitable objects
both at home and abroad. may well bs
said to have been munihcent. and the
homes OF many OF the poYerty-stricken
and helpless have been the recipients d
his generous b0untiea As d man OF prob.
fly, energy and henevolence his He ls con.
splcuous as his hitting and appropriate
memorial. 10 which his surviving family
and friends can point with praiseworthy
pride and satisfaction. having rounded IN
a life OF usefulness, uprightneBs and hdel.
ity for period OF nearly eighty years
AS Christian he viii be sadly missed
by the members OF all denominations, but
especially by those OF his own. His church
home was the Fourth Street n. E. church
with which he became associated more
than fifty years ago. The type Of pletJ
which characterized him was that Of 1
quiet, undemonstratlve kind, witnessed
rather in his faithful attendance on The
means Of grace and By his constant waR
and conversation. When health permit
ted his seat was rarely vacant in the
sanctuary. He was exceptionally Coz
sentative, not disposed to accept Tho
which Is new I'LL 1t had bsen proven. rathk
inclined to cling to the old landmarks d
faith which they OF old time had SGT
hence his trust WIS in Christ us his
Savior and Redeemer.
He was elected to the position OF Presi
dent Of the Chlldren's Home OF the City
OF Wheeling on the 18th OF July. 1851 to
which he continuously contributed his best
efforts for its success and prosperity We
realize that in his death we have lost
wise counsellor. a Jealous co-laborer and
active manager In all financial afair5
pertaining TO the interests OF the lns,itu.
lion. Us well as all others connected with
its welfare and successful workings.
While we bow IN humble submission 10
the dlspensation Of an AllWise Providenca
In removing him from our midst, yet we
cannot fail to record our deep sense Of
loss to US as individuals and board. and
unite with his bereaved family in de-
ploring his. death. We know that. 1t Is
well with him, and that our loss is his
gain, for
1.-THE eye He shuts In a dying hour
VIII open the next IN bliss;
The welcome will sound In the heavenly
world,
Ere the farewell is sounded in this"
And so we bid thee farewell untIlwe meet
again on the golden strand OF the New
Jerusalem. where all tears Will be wiped
from all eyes for ever more.
Resolved, That We extend to the respse'
tive membsts OF the berenved family our
sincere sympathy. and commend them 70
the tender care OF Him who Is husband
to the widow and the Father TO the father.
less"
Resolved. That copy OF the foregoing
be placed upon the minutes OF the Board
Resolved. That we will attend the iu.
neral Of our deceased friend and brothet
in body.
Resolved. That the secretary Of he
Board is hereby Instructed TO engToss the
said minute and resolutions. and present
copy Of the same to the family OF NJ
deceased, and that the same be published
in the daily papers OF the city.
WIN B. SIMPSON,
First Vice President
G. L. CRANMER,
Second Vice President
JOHN c. LYNCH,
Sr~-starv
John ]. Jones. Myron Hubbard.
B. ". Peterson, r II. Billiard,
George E. shtel. 4. L. White.