Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-03-13
j. r.. McKEOWN, PROMINENT
RESIDENT OF MALTA, DIES

was in very critical condition,
having suffered a bad attack of an
anginal nature, that morning when
on his way to his store here. He
rallied somewhat, and during the
day a specialist from Columbus was
summoned in consultation with the
attending physician, and special
nurse was called in charge. Later
in the day he appeared considerably
improved, which improvement con-
tinued apparently up until about
1O:45 that evening, when he took
very much worse, his death occur
ring at II O'Clock. News of his pass
legion of friends and acquaintances.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon from his late resi-
dence, and it was one of the largest
funerals ever held in Malta. Rev.
G.. D. Clifford of the Malta Metho-
dist Episcopal church, the deceaseds
pastor, had charge. His text was
from Acts 1886, which reads: For
David, after he had served his own
generation, by the will of God, fell
on Sleep. This was applied by the
pastor to the life OF Mr.. McKeown
The church choir sang three selec-
tions, favorites Of the deceased
"My Jesus AS Thou Wilt" "Remem-
Der Now Thy Creator and Lead
Kindly Light" About the casket and
in the room where the body lay, was
a profusion of handsome floral trib
utes. The pail bearers were j. w.
Carter, j. N. Barlow, A. G. Taylor
DR.. w. r. Sears, C. l.. Stanbery and
B. D. Richardson. Interment was
made in the McConnelsville ceme-
terry
The following sketch prepared by
Mrs. B. D. Richardson, close friend
of the family, was read by Mrs.
Lennard Sears: *
John Edward McKeown was born
Sept. 3, 1867, at Pittsburgh, Pa, and
died March 6, 1880, at II p. m.
He was the oldest of a family of
five children born to John and Isa-
bell Moody McKeown, and came
with the family to McConnelsville
when eight years old Here, with
the exception of few years, his
entire life was spent, and his quiet,
unobtrusive, and useful life could
well serve as a fitting eulogy to him.
At the age of IA, he entered the en-
1afn nd
here began his training for mer
camille career Later for number
of years he was employed by the H.
II. Sturtevant company of GAINESVILLE
Returning to McConnelsville he was
employed by the late j. G.. Walker
in his merchant tailoring establish
ment, and in 1909 ne became senior
member of the firm of McKeown &
Carter.
Mr.. McKeown was twice married.
Sept. 3, 1898, he was married to
Miss Mary Reed, daughter of the
late Joseph Reed, her death occur
ring in 1898. To this union was
born one daughter, Captola, wife of
j. r. Alderman of McConnelsville
Feb. IT, 1902, he was united in
marriage to Mrs. Captola Manly
Reed, who survives him. In ad-
dition to the wife and daughter he is
survived by one granddaughter,
Mary M. Alderman, who was the
very apple of his eye, and on whom
he lavished his affection. His aged
mother, Mrs. John McKeown, also
survives, as do two brothers, Joseph
NJ McKeown of McConnelsville, and
w. B. McKeown of Chagrin Falls,
o., and a sister, Mrs. Katherine
Viewer of Humboldt, Tenn. His
father and a brother Robert are de-
ceased
His first interest was his home,
where he was all kindness and help
fulness, and where he will be most
sadly missed. His next nearest in
terest was the Malta M. E. church,
where he was SO faithful and work
ed SO untiringly, that his place will
not soon be filled. Here he was
president of the Mems Bible class, a
leader and director of the choir.
This latter work he took up when
the late ]. w. Rogers laid down the
baton, and this work has been one
of his chief interests and delights.
On the evening before he was
stricken he directed the choir in
their weekly rehearsal, singing
through the entire score of beau
tiful Easter cantata. He had a beau
tiful high tenor voice, and had
during the years of his life, studied
and educated himself along mu-
sical lines, until he was known as an
authority for good music in the COM
munity. He was most generous with
his time and talent, and has de-
lighted his hearers ottimes in pleas
ure, and to those in sorrow he count
less times added comfort and con-
ISOLATION. He was a member of Val
ley lodge, No. 145, F. & A. M; OF
the Modern Woodmen; of Valley
Chapter, No. 10, Order of Eastern
Star; of the Rotary club; was d
| ton, and a member of the child'e
welfare board. He will be missed in
these fraternal circles, but it is in
his home where his loss will be most
keenly felt. Here he was the de-
voted son to his aged mother, and
an affectionate, tender husband and
father. A genial host, he was never
happier than when surrounded by
congenial friends. To those who
knew him, best, his loss comes
heaviest. Nothing was any trouble
to him if he could be helpful tC