The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-01-23
THE DEATH RECORD
LEWIS HAMILTON karin.

Karn, who died on the 9Th of January,
1913, in Port Orange, Florida, was born
IN Burkittsville, Nd, June 10Th, 1850.
He was married, November 22nd. 1872,
to Miss Mary C. Ennis, also of Burkitts-
vile, who has for forty years shared his
VARYING fortunes to whose unremitting
care in due the prolongation of a life
long threatened by severe chronic
troubles.
A few years after their marriage Mr..
Karn contracted asthma; his condition
becoming serious they removed to the
beautiful city of Oakland, Md, three
thousand feet above tidewater, hoping
the change would prove beneficial. Not
experiencing relief there, another
change was made and Florida was visit
ed in 1893. Mr.. Karn finding himself
much benefited by the climate of Port
Orange, that place was chosen for a
permanent home and there the remain
ing years of his life were spent. His
choice of home there was very for
tunate for. the community, which in
dividually and collectively was better
for his presence. Acting as Justice of
the Peace for many years. he had the
opportunity a conscientious man finds
in that position to adjust differences and
promote harmony; as well as to admins
ter the penalties of the law to those de-
serving punishment. In addition to
seeking his official aid, 1t was customary
for those In the village and adjoining
country to resort to him for advice and
enlightenment,.not only as to the tech
nicalities of law, but in ordinary bust
ness matters on which his sound iudg-
ment and accurate knowledge of Gus
tomary forms and procedure fitted him
to counsel. Often also he was consult
ed as to the ethics of civic or neighborly
conduct, and all who sought his help
found quick comprehension and ready
sympathy, with advice, when needed,
both kind and practical.
For many years Mr.. Karn has suffer
ed severely from facial neuralgia, and
for some time past a weakness of the
heart has been indicated, The imme-
date cause of his death was appoplexy.
A stroke occurring at ten O'Clock in the
morning, which twelve hours later end
ed peacefully life of great suffering,
borne with unusual fortitude.
Mr.. Karn was prominent in Masonry,
having attained highest degrees of the
York Rite, and the thirty second degree
of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite. The funeral services were held
atDaytona, Fla, on the 18th of January,
under the management of Halifax
Lodge No 81, A. F. and A. M, of that
place. An address was made by the
Rev. VIM. L, Leisher of Wabasso, Fla,
formerly the pastor of the Lutheran
church at Oakland, Md, of which Mr..
Karn was member, having been con-
firmed in his youth. Many friends at
tended the services to testify to their
regard, and profusion of choice flow
ers. laid upon the casket. which has
been placed in the vault of Pinewood
Cemetery to await the decision of Mrs.
Karn as to final resting place.
One brother preceded him to the
other world. One brother and five sis
tiers survive. His widow, whose health
is impaired by years of nursing and
attendance, iremains for the winter in
her Florida home, making as yet no
plans for the future. A host of friends
1t Florida and in Maryland sympathize
profoundly with her in her bereave-
ment and offer such support and COM
fort as their good wishes can give.
A FRIEND.