The Delta independent., 1918-02-22
PHILIP M. CONDIT
ANSWERS LAST CALL

On Sunday afternoon at two
O'Clock the death summons came to
Philip NJ. Condit, after an illness of
about two weeks of acute Bright's IL
sease
Mr.. Condit had been in Salt Lake
for several months and while thsre
contracted a severe cold which re-
suited in complications which finally
ended his useful life He was brought
home by his daughter Blanche, who
remained until the end. Miss Phillip
pa arrived Saturday from Boston and
her father rallied sufficiently to rec
ognize her. The third daughter. Jett.
was too ill to come home She is an
Instructor in the schools in Sane Jose.
California
The demise of this venerable gem
tleman, while not altogether unex-
pected, has cast a gloom over the
community where he has lived and
labored for so many years, all of
whom feel a personal loss
Phillip NJ. Condit was born in Ohio
on October II, 1857 He was united in
marriage to Miss Celestia Steinshauer
at Weston, Wood county, Ohio, August
Il, 1855, coming direct to Delta county
short time later where, with his
estimable wife, he lived for several
years. In 1887 he organized the Delta
high school, the educational facilities
OF the town at that time consisting of
grades with two teachers. Mr. Con
dit was superintendent of schools six
years at that time. later removing
with his estimable family, to Colorado
CITY, and from there to California.
where they remained ten years. They
then returned to Delta and he was
again appointed superintendent of
schools, which position he held an
other six years. He retired five years
ago from active work and has diyid-
ed his time between California and
this city since that time. passing away
at the age of go years and 4 months.
There was born to this union three
charming daughters, now grown to
womanhood-Jett, now teaching at
San Jose. California; Blanche. libra
rian Of the Utah Agricultural college.
at Logan. and Philippa student in
the New England conservatory of
music at Boston. Besides these and
his devoted wife he leaves one brother
and two sisters to mourn his loss. be-
sides hundreds of friends to whom he
was dear
Mr.. Condit was initiated in the En-
tered Apprentice degree of Delta
Lodge No. 90. A. F. & A NJ, on June
II, 1887; Fellowcraft degree on Octo-
ber 81. 1887. and Master Mason No
vember Z, 1887. He served as Senior
Deacon 1890 and 1891 He was away
from the city for some time after that.
and on his return was elected Junior
Warden in 1911, and Worshipful Mas
ter in 1912.
Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday afternoon. February 90.
at O'Clock, Rev. ]. H Cramps. local
pastor. speaking comforting words to
The sorrowing ones, touching also on
the life and work o. the departe,l
Following the usual custom the SER
vice at the cemetery was in charge
OF Delta Lodge No. 90. A. F.. & A. NJ.
she funeral arrangements were under
the direction of Clifford p. Hopson.
mortician
The funeral cortese was one of the
largest ever seen here. and was made
up. besides hundreds of older friends.
OF a large number of school children
who had attended school when Mr.
Condit was city superintendent OF
schools. These were lined on either
side of the street to do honor of his
memory.