The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-04-05
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IozU, ana died March 25th, 1906, aged
So years, 7months and % days. In 1853
he came to America, and 1857 he located
at Barton, Allegany county, where he
remained until the outbreak of the war.
From 1861 to 1868 he was in the service
Of his country, having been honorablv
discharged Sept. u, 1854.
Fraternally he was connected with
Lodge No. 81, l. o. o. F., in Barton.
Allegany county, Lhaving been mem
Der for about As years. In 1843 he
married Miss Jane E. Gamson, daugh-
ter OF Thomas and Jane Gamson. All
OF the four children born gof this union
are still living, namely: Theophilus, of
Barton; Hephzibah, wife of John Fitz-
water, of Swanton; A. F., of Swanton.
and Charles, of Deer Park.
In 1914 while still living in England.
he was converted and joined the PRINT
tive Methodist church where he was
duly authorized as local preacher. At
ter coming, to thel U. S. he Joined the
Methodist Episcopal church, and on
March 3rd, 1872, he was ordained dea-
con by Bishop Simpson.
He ofiiciated as a local preacher since
/ coming to Deer Park, and through his
his tireless labors he accomplished
much for the advancement of the cause
OF Christ in that community. In the
temperance movement he was deeply
interested and both by precept and ex-
ample he endeavered to promote this
worthy cause. AS q minister Of the
gospel Brother George was strong scrip
tural and spiritual, was always ready
and willing to assist the regular pastor
when called upon or preach where there
were no regular services held. As
years came on his physical forces gradu-
ally weakened but with the infrmities
Of age and physical disabilities, he was
a happy, cheerful christian. When the
Master called he was not found wanting.
His work was.done and well done. The
funeral services were held in the NJ. f.
church at Deer Park conducted bv the
pastor, Rev. P w. Metheny, assisted
by Revs. Faust and Hart of the Baptist
church, Rev. Engle, pastor of NJ. E.
church, Swanton, and Rev. J. M. Davis
of Oakland. The services were attend
ed by large gathering of friends and
nelghbors including a good representa-
ton Of the fraternity of |. 0. O. F.
The funeral address was delivered bv
}. NJ Davis and the mortal remains of
our departed brother were laid to rest
in the cemeteav at Deer Park to await
the resurrection morn. For if we be-
lieve that Jesus died and rose again,
even so them also which sleep in Jesus
will God bring with him. "
A FRIEND.
FELTY-John Felty, Sr., the subject
Of this sketch was born at Wurteln-
burg, Germany, Sept 10, 1920. At an
early age he emigrated to this country,
located first in Baltimore, and later on
near Eglon, Va, now w. Va, where
he engaged in farming, being married
on Sept. %. 1854 He lived quiet.
peaceful and happy life on the farm un-
til his family of seven sons and one
daughter had grown to manhood and
womanhood A few years ago he moved
to Oakland, and at the time of his death
was living with his son John. He leaves
a widow, and seven sons and daugh-
rail Of whom were present at the
funeral. The sons are all energetic,
successful business men, Robert and
Christian in Connellsville, Pa, Freder-
lex, in Uniontown, Pa. Adolphus, in
Columbus, Ohio; Godfrey, in Cumber-
land, Md; John, in Oakland, and Henry |
in Mt. Lake Park; the daughter, Mrs. |
Geo. E. Simpkins, resides in Ludington.
Mich. The funeral services were held |
at the home of his son John, Monday, |
April End. The services were in charge
Of the pastor of the M. E. church, Rev. |
J. B. Workman, assisted by Revs.
Manages of the Lutheran church; Nc
Clelland, Of the Presbyterian church,
}. M. Davis, local preacher of the M.
(. church. A short talk was given by
Mr.. Davis, by request of the family,
owing to his long acquaintance with the
deceased, having known him personally
for about forty years in business rela-
lions, and quite a number Of years as a
brother in the church. Brother Feltv
was faithful consistent member of the
Episcopal church of Oakland.
At the time of his death he was IS
years, 6 months and 20 days of age. On
asst Friday evening he passed quietly
rom the scenes of earth to his final re-
ward, and during his last illness bore
testimony that he was at peace with
iod and was anXiously waiting the
.hange which he felt must soon come.
Eye hath not seen nor ear heard,
neither have entered into the heart of
nan the things which God hath pre-
Jared for them that love him.
BLESSED are the dead which die in
he Lord, for they rest from their la
)ors and their works do follow them"