Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-12-18
DEATH CALLS JOHN JoosT.
Was Well-Known and Prominent Git
iZen and Native Of WalhalIa.

The citizens OF Walhalla were
shocked last Friday night upon learn
ing of the death Of John Joost, q
well-known and prominent citizen of
Walhalla, whose death occurred at
his home here about 1890 O'Clock.
Mr.. Joost had not been in robust
health for some time, though he was
able to attend to his business regu-
larly, and those not familiar with
his condition were totally una
ware that, though he energeti-
cally prosecuted his business, be-
ing one of the most active of the
business men Of the town, he often
suffered from th> insidious effects of
a slight heart trouble Of long stand
ing, which had been aggravated by
his residence in Florida for num-
ber of years. 1t was due to tnis
trouble and the bad effects of the
Florida climate upon his condition
that he returned several years ago
to make his home in Walhalla. His
health was greatly improved, and to
all appearances he was robust man.
Friday evening, as was his Gus
tom, he left his home to get the
evening mail, but stated to friends
that he had found 1t difficult to
make the trip, having been stricken
several times with faintness, from
which he had not completely rallied
on his return home. Shortly after
his arrival at his home his wife no.
ticed that his condition seemed to be
gradually growing worse, and his
physician was called in. A light
stimulant was administered and Mr..
Joost revived TO such marked de-
gree that he was dismissing the phy-
sician and discussing some details Of
business for the following day, when
his hands suddenly fell limp on his
breast, and his spirit had departed,
paralysis OF the heart being the
cause Of death.
Mr.. Joost was the oldest son of
the late Cord and Dora ADELAIDE
Joost, who were among the early set
tiers of Walhalla. He was born
here January /, 1864, and was,
therefore, within a few days OF So
years Of age. In early life he at
tended the schools of Walhalla, re-
ceiying, as sathefcustom$ hen. ele.l
tnentary Instruction IN both the Eng
llsh and German languages, and a
thorough common school education.
Later In life he supplemented this
instruction with full business
course at one Of the business col
leges, and by close attention to de-
tails In all matters he undertook he
became most proficient book-keeper
and successful business man. In
young manhood he held positions of
honor and trust in Anderson and
Charleston. About the year 1880 he
located in Jacksonville, Fla, entered
business and made his home there
for number Of years
In October, 1888, he was married
to Miss Mary NJ. Seeba, the older
daughter Of the late Capt. and Mrs.
c. f. Seeba. About ten years ago,
however, owing to i'll health, he re-
turned to Walhalla to make his home
Mr.. Joost leaves widow and one
sister, Mrs. Richard Balster, of An
derson. His only child, a daughter,
dled IN infancy, and an only brother,
Nicholas Joost, died several years ago
IN Jacksonville, where he hid made
mis- home for number Of years.
MI Joost was member Of St.
Johns Lutheran church, Walhalla
having been confirmed in this church
when youth, and he had retained
his membership up to the time of
his death, being secretary and treas
urer Of the church. He was a pains
taking and efficient officer in the
church, giving his church work that
same measure Of energy, thought and
careful attention that he displayed
In his secular business relations. For
several years he had been actively
connected with the work of his
church, in which he had a deep inter
est, working much OF the time in con-
junction with the pastor and other
officials. He will be missed there,
as he will also in the home and COM
munity.
The bereaved ones have the sin
cere sympathy Of host Of friends,
with whom we join in extending
coincidence.
On Sunday afternoon at $50
o'clock funeral services wero con-
Quoted at the Lutheran church by
the pastor, Rev. j. B. Umberger, af
ter which his remains were Inferred
IN the Lutheran cemetery by the
side OF his child. A large concourse
OF sorrowing friends were present to
pay the last sad tribute to the de-
ceased.
Honor roll ana Christmas Exercises.