The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-01-13

One OF the sorrowful events OF tho
week was the death of Capt. J. w.
German, which occurred at his home
In Brooksville, Fla, on Monday, Dec.
~, 1903, at l O'Clock D. m. Mr.. Cor
man had been seriously sick for sew
eral weeks, and dangerously so for
several days, so that his death was
not altogether unexpected. But It
gave shock TO the community. His
remains were inferred in the Brooks
Vile cemetery on Tuesday at 3 d. m.
large concourse of relatives and
friends assembled around the grave
TO give expression to their respect.
friendship and generation to the
gallant soldier and citizen. Religious
exercises we're conducted by Rev.
Geo. Hyman. pastor of the Baptist
church, his wife being a member of
that denomination. w. w. Loring
Camp OF Confederate Veterans. OF
which he was a member and officer,
marched beside the coffin as al es-
cort OF honor, and conducted memoir
ial exercises at the grave. which we're
deeply touching. Gen. j. q. Davant,
Commander and Chief of the Order
OF United Confederate Veterans Of
the State officiating. The casket
was covered with the Confederate
flag and silken banner of the u. G.
VS.. After the grave was filled, it
was covered with flowers by the la
dies OF the u. ID. C's., and others,
the floral offerings coming from many
homes. Mr.. j. w. German was
brave soldier, a good citizen, a warm
friend. a kind father, a loving hus-
band, successful merchant. an hon.
est and upright man in all his walks
of life. All the stores we're closed
during the funeral exercises In token
of the public regard and reverence
for him. The entire community
mourns his death and reveres his
memory. He leaves a wife, two sons,
brother and other relatives in this
city. and many relatives and friends
In Kentucky.
J. w. German was born January IL.
1888, In Carlisle, Penn, Of George
and Mary German. He learned the
timers trade at Macomb City, Ills.
Thence he went to Blandbille. KY.
where he opened a stove and tin
ware store, and remained in business
until July 4. 1861, when he sold out
and entered the Confederate army,
enlisting in the 3rd Kentucky volun-
teer Infantry. under command. Of Col.
A. p. Thompson. He served during
the war In the western campaign I'M
der Gems. Bragg and Johnston and
part Of the time was with the caval-
ny of Gen. N. b. Forrest. He was in
the hard fought battles of Shiloh,
Vicksburg. Baton Rouge. Port Hud-
son, Corinth. Harrisburg, Guntown,
Murphreesborough and a number of
minor note. He was shot In the
breast at the battle of Shiloh; in the
thigh at Sulphur Springs, Tenn. At
the close of the war he went to Hick-
man, KY, and worked at his trade
six years, at the end of which he
went into the hardware business with
Mr.. b. ID. Thomasson. now of Brooks
vile, Fla.
Mr.. German was married on Decem-
Der 20. 1867, and died on the anniver-
sary of his wedding AZ years after
after. To this union were born two
children, Benjamin. +. and Alexander
b., who survive him. He was a mem
Der of the X. of H., l. o. o. F. and
u. c. v. OF the latter he was treas
urer many years. He was treasurer
Of the town of Brooksville and had
been for many years. Besides these
he had held other important and hon
orable offices. He left a fine hard
ware business, and was In easy cir
at the time of his death.
His was a useful and active life.
He came to Brooksville 20 years
Southern Argus.