Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-03-24
JOSEPH S. MOS, DEAD.

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Mr.. Joseph s. Moss died at his home
here on yesterday morning, at l o'clock
OF pneumonia, in the SEVENTEEN year OF
his age. he was taken sick about one
week ago, and was violently Ill from
the first. The progress of the disease
was rapid, and resisted every effort OF
physician and nurse aud tender care
to arrest it. His death was peaceful.
preceded by twelve hours OF unconsc-
iousness.
MI. Moss was twice married. BY
the first marriage there was a large
family, all but one OF whom survive.
bis SONS are: Messrs. Robert and
Joseph. His daughters, Mrs. J. A.
Greever. Mrs. w. ID. f. White, Mrs.
NJ. C'issell and Miss Mamie Moss.
His brothers and sisters are: Messrs
Rush, Frank and George Moss, Mrs.
Rufus Thompson, Mrs. I. f. Howell.
Mrs. S. e. Rosenbaum aud Mrs.
Virginia Sanders, all of whom survive.
and are worthy and well know citizens
OF this county.
Mr.. Moss was born at Princeton.
In Mercer county, now West Virginia.
but early in life moved, with his faith.
er to this county and into Burke's
Garden, where he spent his life up to q
lew years ago, when he moved into
this town. He was very successful in
business, owning at the time OF his
death, fine estate in Burke's Garden
besides large interests In coal lands.
and other Enterprises. He was Prusi-
dent OF the Tazewell Electric Railway
Company, and also director in the
Tazewell Light and Power Company.
A number of years ago ne established
the well known hardware business
here, known as Moss and Greever.
In the year of 90 and 97-he represen-
ted this county in the Legislature of
the State to the satitfaction of his
constituents both Democrats and Re-
publicans. No Citizen OF the county
stood higher, was more broadminded
or public spirited, or did more to build
up and develope his section than
did Joseph S. Moss, and death has
robbed this community of no one in
recent years whose loss is more keen
ly felt, or whose place will be harder 10
fill.
Mr.. Moss was consistent member
OF the Lutheran church, and liberal
and enthusiastic in its support, and
anxious for its growth and welfare.
The splendid new church just about
completed in this town stands as a
monument to his enterprise and de-
vOtiOn. Had his life been prolonged
even short time he would have en-
Joyed the much cherished privilege OF
worshiping within its sacred precincts
His example, as a man OF business.
christian. citizen and father was one
worthy of imitation by US all, and is a
rich heritage and legacy 10 his children
and family. His sudden death is also
a reminder and warning of the poss-
ible nearness Of the grim message, and
the unexpectedness, and ultimate
certainty of the summons which comes
to us all.
A brief funeral service was held at his
late resident yesterday at IL a. IN. in
which a number of the ministers of the
town took part.
The remains were taken TO Burkes
Garden in the afternoon, and the
interment takes place at IL o'clock to-
day from the church there. Rev. Mr..
Phillippi the Lutheran minister at
Wytheville will conduct the service.
A large number Of people from town
and community attended.
Bishop Randolph Coming.