The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-29
MEMBERS OF HIS CLASS IN
VANCE MEMORIAL CHURCH
HOAD SPECIAL SERVICE.
Resolutions Of Respect Adopted by
The Members GLOWING TrIb-
ute Paid Deceased

Fitting tribute TO the memory OF
the late Edward C. FIaccus whose
death occurred Thursday morning.
was paid yesterday by the Mems Bible
Class Of the Vance Memorial church.
Nr. Flaccus was one Of the leading
members OF the class. and took an
active interest in its welfare and WAS
prominent in all its activities Indi-
eating the high esteem In which he
was held by all members OF the class.
yesterday mornings session was in
the nature OF a memorial service. and
resolutions OF respect were unsni-
mously adopted.
One hundred and twenty-five men
were present Mr. Alfred PAUL. teach
or OF the class. referred in a touching
manner 20 the vacant seat and eulog-
lied the absent member. He spoke
OF the earnestness OF Mr. F1accus and
OF the deep interest he manifested
In the study OF the Sabbath School
lessons Mr. PAUL then spoke OF the
uncertainties OF life. referring 10 the
fact that Mr.. Flaccus was present at
last Sundays meeting. in the prime
OF his life He then reviewed the sad
events OF the past week. speaking Of
the accident In which Mr. Flaccus
was injured We can never tell when
the Lord viii call vs. 10 our heavenly
home the teacher said. but let IA
all be prepared when he does call"
Mr. PAUL then made q brief address
on the theme Gods Foreknowledge
and Election"
The Vance Memorial church choir
rendered four selections Of an ap-
propriate nature They we're select
81 especially for the memorial serv-
ice
Resolution Adopted.
The following resolution was adopt.
ed by the Sabbath Schooi and Mems
Bible Glass Of the Vance church.
N MEMORY or EDW ARD G.
FLACCUS
n is with feelings Of sadness
that We properly should refer 10
the loss Of an earnest member. a
friend and benefactor Of our
sunday school
4 loving Heavenly Father. who
knoweth all things, has called 10
Himself and from our midst. Mr.
Edward e. Flaccus His wisdom
We cannot fathom We know that
He who gives life has power 10
take 10 again. and that lie will
give us strength 70 how IN sub.
mission 10 His will Therefore.
We say blessed he the name
Mr Flsccus manifested his IN
torest I'm the welfare 81 our mem
hership Ia substantial confrihu-
fons 10 the purchase Of the aplen.
did libraries We have been able 10
maintain Tor many years These
contributions no gave In tho mem
orr ~ a much beloved son lu
whose loss We who knew him
mournad with LOVING parents.
hrQther and sisters. and We have
mlhrlcd with theirs our Fympa
fhetic tears. Throurh tho hooks
Mr. Fla~rus' influence has boon
Impressed upon hundred ~ read
ore. and This influence. which will
80 on and on. is FOR tho Blessed
Master. whom our deceased broth.
Or loved and honored
Iii1 greater and further inter.
e9f was shown by HE regular a..
tendance upon tho Mems Vihfe
class. ln which no took an active
part in discus si0u4 ir seeking a.
ter truth Ills presence there and
bic genial disposition won many
friends fo himself and tho great
cause he sought to advance Hia
rrceonCr and compauionship BE-
distinct Joss. and Del REGARDED az
rerronal by each member 81 tho
class
To tho hcrcavod wife and chill.
dron We. The entire membership ~
mo school extend our frrdrrraf
sympathy. ard 20 assure them
that nov and lr the future wears
We beg 10 DO sharcra Of their grief
and that We shall ever retain mo
swcetest memories 81 our deparf.
cd friend and brother and the