The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-12-29
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In Green Township, Hooking 60.
Ohio, Jan. 1st. 1645, and he
would therefore, be 90 years cid
on the coming New Years day.
His parents were Robert and
Almira Wright. Attending Ann
Arbor University, he was gradu-
ated at Ohio University at Athens
Ohio and within two years he re-
ceived the Degree of Masters of
Arts.
During two years absence in
Europe, he studied at the Univer-
sity of Stuttgart in Germany; and
on his return to America he took
his course in Law having Presi-
dent VIM. Mckinley as fellow
student.
After being admitted to the bar
he was elected Prosecuting attor-
ney for three consecutive terms
declining fourth nomination,
Mr.. Wright's first law partner
was his brother Lucius, they hav-
ing an Office in the city of Column
bus but after moving to Logan
Mr.. Wright formed partnership
with Judge Groghan. Later still
ne was associated with Col. Weldy
and still more recently with Sena-
tor Lowry.
On account Of failing health
Mr.. Wright gave up the practice
of law and devoted himself to :.
Agricultural pursuits continaing
in this occupation until ill health
compelled him to remain at home.
On Oct. End. 1873 Mr.. Wright
was united in marriage to Miss
Eugene Belt, and to this union
) two children were born, Mrs. Irma
Blanche Helms and Mr.. Robert
Raymond Wright, both of whom
are still living.
While some Of the traits OF Mr.
, Wrights character will be empha-
sized in the words of this memorial
it may be said that Mr.. Wright
was comprehensive and thought
full reader that his mind was logi-
} cal, well diciplend and keen, that
his memory was so reteDtive that
he could quote with ease andapply
} with beautiful appropriations any
favorite passage from favorite :;
author, and whether it be from
, shakespeare, or tine authorities or,
law, or the current literaturSzT1a
the day, or the Bible, his SSE
ledge was eomprehensiye. " AS~ sss
and thorough, rs
Mr.. Wright was a man ~ 9A
found sympathy; and after (6a
came a christian about two NY
ago, he was deeply religious sA%e
, much attached to his Bible anGS,
his church.
:, Patient, cheerful, hopeful and
} aspiring, he..was especially fond of
little children, and his little grand
) daughter was especially dear to
} his heart. Often when going to
!, the farm his wagon was filed with
} little children and many box Of
I candy and many moro substan-
} tial gift did he send to his pastor,
] his friends or to the poor.
Even after he was unable to
, walk, yes, even after he became
blind, his presence on the street
) was benediction, and his cheer
, ing, hopeful words caused many q
I man to become more patient and
, more grateful.
When told by the occulist that
! he would lose his sight for ever,
, others were overcome with sorrow,
but Mr.. Wright simply acceptedit
as Gods way, and neither sorrow
ed nor complained. Each morn
G Ing and each night, and often dur
d ing the day he said his "little
Is prayer" and it is sweetly sugges-
70 tive that he died in the attitude
l. Of prayer, and with clear mind
r. at the last, he gave sweet part
J. ing message to each member of the
}. family, and gently and peacefully
:. fell asleep in death.
vi One of his fayorite verses from
l. the Bible was often on his lips.
F., Taken from the 2Srd. Psalm, ii
W speaks of Hope and Trust in God,
and even Of victory in death.
"Yea though / walk through
j. the valley of the shadow of death,
| will faar un ausi. foe thna, -