Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-09-17

Emporium, died of appendicitis, in
Redwood, w. Va, and was brought
here for burial by Mr.. r. A. Painting,
of Redwood. She was buried in
| Newton Cemetery at five o'clock
Saturday evening, Sept. 18th, short
services were conducted at the grave
by Rev. R. j. Knox, Pastor of Cam
eron Circuit Mrs. Stover was SO
years of age.
HINKLE.
1t is with a sad heart we announce
the death of JOHN j. HINKLE, Esq, at
the residence of his father-in-law, Ex-
Sheriff Riley Warner, on Friday, Sept.
18th, 1908, aged 43 years, IL months
and IA days. Mr.. Hinkle had been in
declining health for several months,
suffering from complication ofdis-
eases. The best medical talent was
consulted, and his disease battling the
doctors, it was thought important that
he be brought to Emporium, from
Philadelphia, hoping that the change
of climate might be beneficial. Ac-
cordingly Mrs. Hinkle arrived in EN-
porium with her very sick husband
just ten weeks prior to his death. The
change of climate and pure water
proved beneficial and he improved SO
rapidly that he was able to walk down
town and visit his friends. But the
change was only temporary. He con-
tinued to fail, yet heroically battled to
live. God wiiled it otherwise. He
passed to the other side, with scarcely
a pain, surrounded by his faithful wife
and relatives. The final summons
came quite unexpected, when deceased,
with his indomitable will-power raised
himself on his elbows and-JoHN J.
HINKLE was no more.
Thank God he was prepared for the
journey, having weeks ago given his
heart to God, his mind having been
turned first in that channel by that
grand christian gentleman, Hon. John
H. Lands, Supt. U. S. Mint, at Phila-
oeiphia, kind good friend, whom de-
ceased greatly respected.
The task before us is more than we
are competent or able to do Justice to.
Would that we could have delegated
the painful duty to another We fully
realize that we have lost very dear,
close friend and, as the hours pass
by, we feel more keenly than ever his
dear, unselfish friendship-a friend in
prosperity or adversely; true, noble,
honest, brave and equal to any emer-
gency. We knew John Hinkle, possi-
bly,, better than any other person,
save one. No task was too hard for
him to attempt; no kindness was de-
MED his friends, no matter how much
time or trouble it caused him.
Our close companionship with de-
ceased since he came to Emporium, in
Jan. 1885, placed us in close touch
with many of his genial and pleasant
ly rendered courtesies to those who
may have differed with him. Quick
to forgive wrong, yet loyal to every
trust, politically, socially or in busi-
ness. AS we write hundreds of occa-
sions arise before us, during his resi-
dence in Emporium. When a man of
nerve, honesty and force was requir-
ed, John J. Hinkle invariably stepped
to the front and never flinched or
called for quarter. Farewell, dear
friend. We shall always remember
your dear smiling face and forever
keep green in our memory the name
of JOHN j. HINKLE, true friend-a
brother.
HIS BUSY CAREER.
JOHN j. HINKLE, born at Wrights-
vile, Warren county, Pa, Sept. 27th,
1859. Early in life he entered as an
apprentice with shoe maker at War
ren, but soon moved to Ridgwav.
Deceased came to Emporium in 1885
to take the management of the opera
house. On Feb. 8th, 1888, he was mar
ried to Miss Lizzie Warner, daughter
of Ex-Sheriff Warner, who survives
her husband. They have no children.
In addition to his wife he leaves the
following brothers and sisters:
Mrs. Martin Morgan, ,Scandia, Pa; J.
B. Hinkle, Lima, o.; Mrs. J. A. Adair,
Wilmington, Del; L. s. Hinkle, Will
cox, Pa; Mrs Frank Walker, Warren,
Pa; Mrs. w. 9. Allen, Marquet, Mich,
Miss Belle Hinkle, Wilmington, DEL;
Mrs. III. B. Taylor, Warren.
Soon after coming to Emporium,
Mr. Hinkle took lively interest in
public affairs and was popular with
our citizens. Jovial, kind disposition,
sturdy and spotless character, he soon
held strong place in the hearts of
our people. Three times he was called
to serve as Chief of Emporium Fire
Department and how faithfully he
filled the position his admirable record