Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1910-08-18
DEATHS DOINGS.
kfETZGER.

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aged 79 years, three months and Ia
days, passing to the great beyond Sun
day, August 18th, 1910, at one o'clock,
p. m, after long and painful illness
covering period of fifteen years. A
cancerous growth made its appearance
on his cheek. In 1896 he went to Cali
fornia, where his daughter, Miss Anna,
resided and remained there for one
year, passing through two serious
operations. Returning to Emporium.
he went to Philadelphia and under
went two operations, the last check
ing the growth for at least ten years,
when it again became serious and was
beyond the skill of the most celebrated
specialists. He returned home and tor
months was a terrible sufferer until
death relieved him last Sunday.
Never has man displayed more heroic
determination to master disease than
he did, having submitted to seven deli
cate and painful operations. During
his long and awful suffering his faith
full wife took full care of him and no
one could have been more watchful
and unselfish than she through the try
ing ordeal. If ever wife deserves a
crown in the hereafter it is this good
lady.
When young man he came to Penn
sylvania from New York and settled
at Coudersport, where he married Miss
Lora Clark, who died in 1896.
BY this union four children were born,
viz: j. Clark, who died in 1893, Ward,
Wellsville, N. Y; Anna, died in 1906,
George, Jr., of this place. His first
wife died in April 1896. He married
his second wife, Mrs. Mary Whiteley,
Sept. 26th, 1899.
Deceased moved to Emporium in
1858 and established a jewelry store at
what is now East Emporium, but soon
moved up town, accupying q store
room in Cooks Block, on Broad street,
in company with M NJ. Larrabee. then
purchased the property on Fourth
street and later erected a three story
brick block, now known as Metzger's
Block. MIR. Metzger served as post
master under President Grant, being a
faithful official. Also Burgess one
term. When ye editor came to EN-
porium, almost 43 years ago, the first
two men we met where Mr.. Metzger
and Mr.. Larrabee. From that day to
the last we were friends, although we
often differed, honestly, upon public
questions. Mr.. Metzger was one ofthe
most remarkable men we ever knew in
many particulars. OF commanding
appearance, elegant poise and always
cheerful; he had a carriage that could
not help but attract one. In his earlier
days he took a lively interest in all
public matters, especially the cause of
temperance, taking always the lead.
Regligiously, he early assisted in the
organization of the NJ. E. Church and
remained faithful member to the last.
1t was mainly through the efforts of
Mr.. Metzger that Masonic lodge was
Instituted here, and for score of years
took an active part. For several years
he served as District Deputy Grand
Master, and for many years presided
over this lodge. A Lodge of Sorrow
convened in Masonic rooms on Tues
day, at one O'Clock, goodly number
being present After the services
being completed the Brethren march
ed in a body to the afflicted home.
THE FUNERAL.
Brief funeral services were conduct
ed at the home, East Allegany Avenue,
Tuesday afternoon at two O'Clock
where the deceased had resided so
many, many years, respected by all
citizens. Me thinks we can now see
his firm step and jovial coutenanee
vending his way up or down Fourth
street, with a pleasant word to all as
he passed along. Rev. j. f. Ander-
son, his Pastor, who was taking short
vacation at Altoona, Pa, came home ca
pecially To oiiiciate at his funeral, de
livered a short but able eulogy, the
publication of which We regret we can,
not give. A quartette composed of
Messrs III. g. Olmsted, l. X. Hockey,
q. III, Felt aud I'll. A. Cox furnished the
music. The casket bearers, all NOM
bers of Emporium Lodge. +. & A. NJ,
No. 3s2, were Hon. Geo. j. LaBar, NJ. /
NJ. Larrabee, q. +, Balloon, +. Z.
strayer, T. w. Gaskill aud II. II.
Norris q, w, Rishel was director,
interment being made in Newton
Cemetery.
The following relatives aud friends /
from out OF town were In attendance /
at the funeral. Ward Metzger, .aonl |
Wellsyille, y. " Is. g. Clark, I
brother. .in-lawl Coudersport ]. H. I
Fry, sinnamahouing, J. II Barren /
and a. q traUaa .l.rfius FaR