Richmond planet., 1905-02-25
DEAD.

AIian6lC Olty, N. j.
The funeral services of the late Dea-
con George Wood, who departed this
LIE "Wednesday evening, the Sth at 7:3o
We're held at the Second Baptist Church.
Sunday at / O'clock p. NJ. The services
were conducted by Rev Jones of the
Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, assisted bv
Kew. ;. Jolly, ID. d. of the Asbury Nj
K. Church
Fev. Christmas, ID. ID. who has charge
OF the pulpit Of said church, during the
sad affection of their beloved pastor.
Kew. Elijah Jenkins who was paralyzed
Monday, 4th. We pray for his recov.
cry.
Rev. j. n. beavers, ID. d. of St. AN.
gustine Church aud Rev. p. J. McIn-
tosh, ID. ID. Of Price Memorial A. M. e..
Zion Church. -tiere Deeco~ Wood
found the love of Christ precious to his
soul % years ago. He served several off.
clni offices faithfully for several years
and resigned honorably SIS was stated by
DR.. u. III. Fletcher who knew the de-
ceased S8 years, slso read the condo
tence for that church. While he was in
West st. Paul, Mimi, if L mistake not
visiting his youngest daughter, Mrs.
Iona Gibbs. He was baptized, when
ne returned TO our city. Joined the 2ud
Baptist Church, where he was a deacon
ten years.
Hymn read by Rev. Jones "Why do,
we mourn departed friends?" Prayer by
Rev. Christmas, d. d., hymn requested
by his only son, II love TO tell the sto.
ry" by the congregation, the eulegy by
Rev. Jolly, d. ID.
The deceased was born in Borden.
town, n. J. He was "a years old, had
been married 43 years. He leaves a
widow, son, and two daughters and
eight grand-sons. The widow was at
his bedside when he died. The chill
dren We're absent. His son Grams was in
Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. G.. Stafford
was visiting her sister, Mrs. Iona Gibbs
In st. Paul, Mimi. when summoned.
They were snow-bound in Chicago. and
were detained the whole day. They
telegraphed Mr.. Stafford, che son-in-law,
they feared they would not be able to get
here IN time, so he went to meet them,
They arrived just few moments before
the funeral started. They were met by
their many friends with joy midst sad
ness. de was devoted husband,
tovlng and atfectionate father and an
indulgent grand parent.
Rev Jones took his text from 2nd
Timothy, 4th chapter, 9th and 7th
verses, The time of my departure is
at hand. have fought good fight, I
nave finished my COURSE / have kept
the faith. 1t was finely illustrated.
Remarks by the Rev. Jolly, whs said.
Measure a man by what he is and
not by what we think he ought 20 be-"
were highly eommendable. The Rev.
beavers remarks were very touching,
also the hymn sung by the Rev. Nc
lntosh, when Peace Like a River At
tended My Way His remarks tend
ing principally to the societies. They
We're listened to with marked attention.
The deceased was q member of the
Knights of Pythias. 4 heir condolences
Were read by Mr.. Campbell OF st. James
Church,
he Said when he resigned as treasurer
and went away, the auditing commit
tee found Sl6 more than the books
called for, The Samaritan lodge con-
dolencss were read by Mrs. Paul The
Odd Fellows condolences were read Mr.
VIM. Vancleaf The True Rsformers'
condolences and of the Third Ward Club
were read by Mr.. e. w. Hollinsworth.
A copy of these condolences was to be
sent the family.
The floral tribute from each society
and many friends were handsome. Sew
eral charming solos were rendered also
very fine music by the choir. A drum
corp attended the funeral cortsge from
the residence to the church and play
ed "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and
Nearer My God to Thee"
An unusual number attended the
funeral, the deceased being resident
| Of this city about 90 years. He was q
consistent Christian gentleman, loving
brother, and friend and respected citi-
zen, being acquainted with the family
| over 26 years or more, and the deceased
q staunch friend OF my dear father,
Rev. Elijah Hammett, who lifted the
veil, months ago and stepped into the
great beyond.
| select the words Of comfort to the
beI eaved family.
1. Jesus knows all, all your sorrows,
| Courage, courage, fainting friend
Unto Him all power is given,
l He will keep you to the end