West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-01-28
DEATH RECORD.
ibr. N. l.. FIchtner.

TERRA ALTA, Jan. 27.-Dr. NJ. l.. FIGHT
ner died at his home in Terra Alta on
Wednesday, January 10. 1909, at S:3Op.
m, from complication OF diseases. The
doctor had been i'll for two years and had
consulted all the best available physicians,
finding no help. For the last ten months
nc had been sufferer OF the worst type
and also AN example Of patience and
bravery. Understanding his own case as
lac did, he had death 10 look forward 10
as his only relief and met every change
heroically, being perfectly resigned to his
fate. He prayed and longed for the time
when his Master would call him home.
He was - years old, the son OF DIR. and
Mrs. Daniel Fichtncr, of GAINESVILLE, and
began the practice of medicine with his
father at the age of Is years at that place
He joined the Evangelical church there
at an early age, but later while practic-
ing at Aurora hc transferred his member
ship To the VI. T.. church there in 1895.
During his long illness he was most ten
derby nursed by his devoted wife. The
last eight weeks his son Charles relieved
the mother by taking complete charge by
night. The two were constantly by his
side, assisted by his son and other chill
dren and members Of the family. All
that loving hands and hearts could do
was done.
Too much cannot be said Of his gen
crosby and charity. His kind and benevo-
lent heart ever reached out TO those in
need of help. lie had a genial and hui
morous nature, and all who came in close
touch with him will recall his happy
sallies. His humor was unaduterated-
1t pleased, soothed, and cheered-never
wounded or eXasperated. He believed i'm
banishing the clouds by the spirit of
laughter. With generous hand he adj
ministered to the needy and with kindly
touch strove to bind the wounds and heal
the diseases of all TO whom lac ministered
but in his long months Of sore affection
he was unable 10 relieve himself. He
had great nevcr-failing and ever
present love for music and at his own re-
quest his neces and nephews from time
to time sang his favOrite hymns for him,
and the last rational words were in re-
| Spouse to the song, "Some time wen un-
derstand," rs his soul swellcd and he
gave expression to his appreciation.
He married Miss Minnie Browning,
daughter Of James and Minnie Browning,
of this place. Six sons blessed their
| home, all of whom survive him.
The funeral services were held at the
vi. f. church on Saturday afternoon and
were attended by large number of rela-
tivcs and friends. Services conducted by
his pastor, Rev. j. w Engle, assisted 10y
Rev Bone, OF the Presbyterian church,
who was cherished friend of the doctor
also Rev. Chenoweth, of the Baptist
church. The pallbcarers were nephcws
OF the deceased, namely, j. A. Kelly, OF
Oakland; G. T. Kelly, 5. f. Kelly, O. Ii.
Parsons, and Frank Browning, of Terra
Alta; tClaude Parsons, OF Kcyscr, and
Harry Parsons, OF Philips, Pa.
| Those attending from out of town were
Mcshac Browning and daughter, Mrs
Smith, OF Blaine; j. f. Browning, of Elk
Garden; Thomas Browning, Misses Allie
and Stasia Browning, and Mrs. White,
OF Oakland; Mrs. Frantz, of Deer Park
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sellers, of Rowlesburg.
We cherish his memory and feel the
| personal loss of loyal friend and faith
full public servant. b.