The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1909-09-09
Obituary..

Jacob Downhour was born Aug.
|, 1924 in Perry county, o. and
died at his home in the same coun
ty, Sept. 8, 1909, aged 50 years, l
month and 2 days. About the "a
day of Nov. lS45 he was united in
marriage with Margaret Brehm.
The union was blessed with nine
children, 2 sons and Z daughters.
On the 7th. day of December 1889
his loving companion took her de-
parture to dwell in the abode of
the blest. Four of his daughters
also preceded him to the silent
grave, The 2 sons and 3 of the
daughters, 5 grand children, and
5 great grand children together
with many distant relatives and
friends are left to mourn his de-
parture.
About the year 1850 he ex.
pressed saving faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ, and united with the
German Reform church at the
church called Jerusalem and re-
mained faithful adherent to the
church of his choice until called
to the church triumphant. AS long
as his age and health permitted,
he attended regularly the services
of his church and always took
firm stand for all that he thought
to be just and right. He was
man of sterling integrity who
deeply loved his family and friends,
and was ever ready to do kind
act or deed to those in need of
help. Always ready to visit the
sick and afflicted of his neighbor-
hood. His true devotion and pa
triotism to his country were made
manifest during the sixties.
When his country called for vol
unteers he enlisted in Co. f. of the
100 regiment o, V. l., left his
home and friends and went forth
to meet the enemy of his country,
and nobly helped to defend the
union cause, enduring the priva-
tions of soldiers life and prompt.
ly meeting every duty imposed up
on him until he was honorably
discharged from his countries SER
vice. A year ago last winter the
hand of afliiction was laid heavily
upon him, and from that time un-
til death came to his relief he wa
a constant sufferer. His last ills
ness was of about weeks duration,
but during these many days and
hours of suffering he was never
once heard to murmur or complain,
but bore all his suffering with
great patience and christian forti-
tude, frequently expressing him
self to his friend as being ready
for and anxiously awaiting the
summons to join the redeemed
throng on the other shore. Hence
we mourn not today as those who
have no hope, Judging by his
fruits of long life spent in our
midst. We believe that today as
we are paying the last tribute of
respects to his mortal remains, his
immortal spirit is basking in the
eternal sunshine of Gods love and
that he is reaping the reward of
his labors. His life bore the marks
of true christian father. His
end was peace and therefore we
feel that father is not dead, but
sleepeth. And if he could speak
to US today, his language, no
doubt would be, "weep not for me
dear children and friends, but be.
lieve in the Lord Jesus Christ and
thou shalt be saved, " andsoon we
shall clasp glad hands and be re-
united around Gods throne in
Heaven where parting shall be no
more. Let us all kind friends
strive to initiate that in our dear
father and brother which was
Christ like, trust in the God that
he believed in and our end may be
like his and we may hear the,
"Well,done thou faithful servant"
May Gods blessings rest upon us
all.
The funeral service was con-
Quoted in the Ebenezer church ON
last Sunday morning by Rev.
Guartney assisted by Rev. May,
after which his mortal remains
were laid to rest by the side of
his faithful companion in the