Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-06-01
Volume 50
JOHN BOAL OF MALTA DIES
ONE OF COUNTY'S BEST MEN

John Boal, of Malta, one of the
best known and most highly esteem
ed citizens Of the county, passed
away May 26, 1922, death result
ing from cancer of the bowels. He
had never had a weeks illness in all
his long life until last fall when this
malady fastened upon him. He be-
came bedfast nine weeks prior to
his death. In those weeks of suf
fering everything that family, ply
sician and friends could do was
done His daughter Ethel could
give him in addition to the loving
and constant care of daughter the
attention of a professional nurse.
He appreciated everything that was
done for him and never uttered
complaint or an impatient word.
A few weeks ago when made ac-
quainted with the seriousness of his
case he arranged all his affairs, told
his wishes in regard to his funeral
and then patiently waited the sum-
mons. His entire life had been liv-
ed in such a way that it was prep
aration for the Great Change and
all was we'll with him.
John Boal was the youngest son
of the late James and Jane Boal and
was born at Lemon Hill Jan. a,
1912. His parents were of that
high type of character who leave
their impress for good on their
children and on the community in
which they dwell. And in this they
left their children goodly heri-
tage. John Boal died aged so years,
months, 20 days, and 70 of his
more than 80 years were spent on
the farm where he was born. The
last ten years of his life were lived
in Malta. More than 60 years ago
he united with the Lemon Hill
United Brethren church and his life
has indeed been one of devotion
and Christian loyalty. While rear
ed upon farm and engaged in
farming his entire life practically,
he also engaged in teaching, his ex-
perience in that profession extend
ing over period of years from
1860 to 1880. On March 23, 1879,
he was united in marriage to Isa-
belle Strong, member of another
one of Morgan county's excellent
families. To this union two chill
dren were born, Herbert W., of
Cleveland, and Bertha Ethel, at
home, a R. N. from Cherrington
hospital, Logan, o. These children
with his faithful wife survive him.
He is also survived by a daughter
in-law, a granddaughter and by his
oldest brother, Archibald Boal of
Lancaster, now 88 years of age and
the only survivor Of their fathers
family.
The funeral service was held at
his late home in Malta, May 20,
conducted by his former pastor.
Rev. G. H. Sellers now of Crooks
vile, assisted by the Rev. Frank
Gillian of the Malta NJ E. church
and by the Rev. Mr.. Nihizer of
Philo, Rev. Gillian offering the
prayer and Rev. Nihizer reading
the 23rd Psalm at the request of the
deceased. The hymns were sung as
duet by Mrs. Clements and Miss
Barlow. In this service Rev. Sol
1ers related among other things con-
cerning Mr. Boal's life, that in all
the years, no matter how pressing
the daily work was, the deceased
never allowed family worship to be
crowded out. This he never omitted
under any circumstances until last
fall when he became too ill to con-
duct the service that had meant ev-
erything to him in his family life.
The atmosphere of the Boal home
was Christian atmosphere and all
who entered there as guests felt its
permeating and uplifting influence.
AS long as the family lived at
Lemon Hill the Boal home was the
home Of the preachers who served
that church. 1t was a home whose
wholesome influence meant much to
the church and community. He was
a leader and Sabbath school teacher
nearly all his life. He read and
stored his mind with knowledge
that was helpful. He kept in touch
with the worlds events. He enjoy
ed the young people and kept his
own heart young by entering into
their interests and enjoyment He
was once heard to say, and this may
be taken as the keynote of his life
and character, 1--WE lived all my life
by The Book l don't know what
l would do if 1t were taken away.
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