Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-04-03
No. 8.
In MEMORIAN.

Lord Lytton says, I'VE are born for
higher destiny than that OF earth: there
Is realm where the rainbow never
fades, where the stars will be spread be-
fore us like islands that slumber on the
ocean, and where the beings that pass
before US like shadows will stay in our
presence forever" Mr.. George William,
Allen entered into that higher and more
beautiful life on Sunday evening. March
p, 1907, at five O'Clock. He died AZ
"GlenwOod," which had been his home
Tor more than forty years. Mr.. Allen
was native Of Clarke, In which Comfy
all OF his life was spent. He was eighty
three years old on January ~ Of this
year. He had been an invalid for more
than year and everything that the
most devoted love OF his family and
irlenus could suggest, had been done 20
alleviate his sufTerings and prolone the
llte so precious 20 them all Death has
been called The Black Camel. that n
some time in life kneels before the door
OF every mans tent" In this instance
the coming Of the sombre messenger had
been expected and feared for months
yet his presence was a shock and brougb,
with 1t grief and sincere. Mr.. Allen was
man Of dignifed appearance and
though frank and candid of speech. his
heart was so tender that he never inten.
uonally wounded or gave offence. His
manners were those Of a gentleman Of
the old school, and his hospitality was
unbounded. His affection for his family
and friends was rare and beautiful His
/ long life was filled with kindly deeds
lie was truly that "noblest work Of
God an honest man, and leaves TO his
children the priceless heritage of an IN.
sullied name. He was a member Of
the Berryville Baptist Church. and this
Church filled large place in his heart.
IL was great source Of regret TO him
during his illness that he was unable IN
attend divine service. His pastor Rev.
Or. Broaddus in speaking Of him said
II he had an enemy, I never knew it,
Funeral services were held for him at
his late home and az the Berryville Bap-
list Church on Tuesday morning. the
20 b, Rev. DR.. Hroaddus officiating. In
terment was made in the family lot in
the Baptist Burial Ground. At the ser
vices Miss jamie Moore presided al the
organ and the most exquisite vocal music
was rendered by Mrs. D. r. Hardestv.
Mr.. Henry kerfoot, Mrs. VanHook and
/ DR.. X. +. Page. IL is seldom that such
/ a protusion OF rare and costly lowers is
seen at the funervl Of private indiyid-
ual as AZ that Of Mr.. Allen. He had so
many friends who paid tribute 20 him in
this beautiful fashion. Mr.. Allen was
united IN marriage In his early manhood
10 Miss Jesepha Kiger. of Winchester.
who with three daughters and one son
survives him. The daughters are Miss
Laura Allen, Mrs William Holladav.
and Mrs, Thomas :. Shepherd the SON
Mr. William Allen, of Bcrrvyille. Three
children preceded him 10 the land of the
hereafter, Maggie who died in infancy.
samuel Taylor Allen who was striken
down in his young manhood and Miss
Mary, noble and beautiful girl. the
idol OF the family circle. from The shock
OF whose death her father never fully
recovered. Mr.. James Allen, Of Brook
lyn. New lorS, a brother OF the de-
ceased. was in attendance and the funeral
and : the last surviving member Of a
One large family. Nj Thomas d. Gold.
OF this County, isa nephew. His mother,
the late Mrs. Lucy Allen Gold, was
sister of our dead friend and Of Mr..
James Allen. The poet. Campbell, says
TO live in hearts we leave behind.
Is not 20 die"
and William Allen Will forever liye in
the hearts of his family and friends.
By ONE VINO LOVED HIM.