Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-10
CALLED TO HIS
HOME BEYOND AND
IS NOW At REST

John Harrison Mulholland were held
at the home of the daughter, Mrs. s.
L Wright, la Main-st., Thursday,
April 4th, 1918, at 200 p. m. Rev. p.
r. Norton, pastor of the Methodist
church officiated and spoke comofrting
words to the sorrowing family. Miss
Marguerite Lamb, Mrs. Ida Abbott
and Mrs. Mabel Johnson sang, A
profusion Of beautiful flowers and
floral pieces covered the casket.
The pallbearers were: Harry A.
Lamb, Frank Ii. Hudson, Harry j.
Connell, w. Lee Cusser, Sumner Will
son and Guy ID. Weter. The remains
were laid to rest in the family lot in
Forrest Home cemetery, Greenville,
Mich.
Friends and relatives from out-of-
town were: Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Null
holland and four children, Doris, Leo
j., Louise A, and Carol c. Mulhol-
land of Trufant, Mr.. and Mrs. Mum
merry of Detroit, Gladys Ward of
Stanwood, Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Will
liams of Stanton and j. w. Sawyer of
Charlotte. AS there was funeral of
niece, Mrs. +. j. Hill, being held in
Charlotte on the same day and hour,
other relatives were unable to attend.
Obituary
John Harrison Mulholland was born
June 18th, 1889 in Rouseburg, Ash
land County, Ohio, where he lived un-
til seven years of age, when his par
ents and one sister, who preceded him
eight years ago, came TO Michigan,
the trip being made overland as there
was no railroads at that time. They
located on farm in Carmel township,
one and hlaf miles from Charlotte,
which has never passed out of the
family, niece now living there. Here
he received his education and grew to
manhood.
On March 2Sth, 1861 he was united
in marriage to Louisa A. Barkdull,
who was also a pioneer of Charlotte.
Mrs. Mulholland passed away about
! five years ago. Two children were
born to this union. In 1867 he with
his good wife came to Greenville To
make a new home for themselves.
This trip was also made overland. The
pine forests were at that time in their
prime. They have lived in or near
Greenville since until fourteen years
ago when they moved to Stanton and
remained there until the mothers fail
ing health made it necessary for them
to come and live with their daughter
about six years ago.
Mr.. Mulholland was one of the best
of neighbors-attentive and untiring
in kind office in sickness and ever
ready to administer to the community
all around him. Many who have been
! the recipients of his kindness will
with the surviving members of his
family mourn his loss. Although he
was not a member of any church he
was a firm believer in Christ Jesus,
and many times during his illness
spoke Of the faith and hope he had in
the Lord and the Life beyond. His
only regret seemed to be of leaving
his daughter so much alone. He was
in reasonably good health until about
six weeks ago. He was a great but
patient sufferer for several weeks
previous to his death and his demise
was a release to him from pain and
anguish. He passed away. March 81,
Easter Morn at seven o'clock, just as
the sunrise Easter services were be-
ing held. He remained conscious un-
til a few hours before the end, and
had the pleasure of having his daugh-
ter constantly at his bedside; also his
granddaughter and her husband were
with him for the last three weeks, the
son, who also is in poor health, visit
ed him with his good wife and four
children. He is survived by the
heart-broken daughter, Mrs. S. L.
Wright. one son, Thomas w. Mulhol-
land of Trufant, and five grandchil-
dren-Mrs. c. j. Mummery of Detroit,
Doris l., Leo j., Louisa A. and Carol
c. Mulholland.
He was dear father in all the
name implies, loved in life and mourn
ed in death.
Father Has Gone
Father has gone. gone forever
He's ended this lfes weary race
No more. those sorrowing loved ones
VIII look upon that dear. calm face.
Kind friends performed the last sad rites
They laid his hands upon his breast;
In his narrow bed they've lain him.
For his long and silent rest.
Now With the Angels he will mingle
And joyous strains they'll sing
To those dear ones left behind
Twill JOY and comfort bring,
For him lfes struggles now DER
To him, eternal rest has come:
And those sorrowing loved ones
Can only say, Thy will be done"
He's been kind and loving father.
But life's duties now are past
And after so many years Of labor,
He'll have rest and peace at last,
He leaves that home so said and lonely.
Now therell be one vacant chair;
Oh the loved ones left To follow
Their hearts are heavy with dispair.
Dear old father. he has departed
No more life's duties to attend
He has crossed DER the dark river,
To that world without end"
But father dear we'll not forget thee
Well keep thy memory clear:
And when by your grave we kneel.
Well shed a silent tear.
We know that now, your resting,
Free from all care and pain;
And 'twould not be right for US
To wish Won back again.
Now goodbye dear old father
Though you leave us all too soon:
We know that you've earned rest
4 And we part forever at the tomb.
Gave Slaytons Farewell
A whole lot Of the neighbors and
friends and members of the Ashley
church, of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Slay-
TON srrhr ara conu 70 loauo tho old