Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1930-10-30

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| Chas. w. Van Law, one of oul
most prominent citizens, passed
away last Thursday afternoon, a.
| was the son of John and Hannah
Ann (Leek) Van Law, who were
among our pioneer settlers. Charles
was born about three miles east oi
the village. and has lived either al
the old home place, or in the. village
! all his lifetime. At the time Of thf
| oil development he became asso-
ciated with Lane Bros, and theyte.
ing fortunate in locating some xak
liable wells, he became enteresteda fr
some valuable properties, and has
| remained in the business ever since
He was a birthright member of the
| Society of Friends, and was a dill
gent and regular attender of their
religious meetings, Oftimes com
ing long distances to attend meet
| ing. only to return as soon as meet
ing was over. OF more than ordi-
nary heighth his personal appear
| ance, together with his habit of ex-
pressing himself in few words, made
him person that was widely
were often epigrams that conveyed
much. He suffered a stroke few
years ago, and his mental powers
| waned, so that for several months
past, he was confined in his home,
where he was kindly cared for. The
end came suddenly and unexpected
ly, and he was laid away near where
those he loved were buried, in the
small burying ground, formerly un-
der the care of Friends here. He
was at the time of his death sc
years, nine months and 90 days old.
His only sister, Elizabeth L. Bow
man, is deceased. Her sons, John
", Chas. p, w. T., Harvey E., are
his nearest relatives.
Malinda Monroe Dies
Jesse Fawcett, member of the
M. E. church and father of the de-
ceased, came to Morgan county about
the year 1886, Dec. IA, 1887, he
married Hannah Lambert, to this
union there were born II children,
all being deceased now. except Mrs.
Clark of the home Malinda Mon
roe, was born Dec. IL, 1S48: died
Oct. 26, 1880; having lived 81 years,
" uIoHtlISy anu udyS. T16I early
life was spent in and around Plants
Vile; after her fathers death she
and her mother spent much of their
time alone in the old home In
1887, she was married to Isaac Mon
roe, who died in 1898 After their
marriage, they lived for a time in
Beverly, and engaged for a time in
the mercantile business in Plants
Vile. From there they moved to a
farm east Of Chesterhill, from there
they moved to the home, where Mrs
Monroe died. She was a tireless
worker for good in the community
in which she lived. 1t seems she was
willing and ready at all times to
join friends and neighbors in all
good work as many organizations
to which she belonged can testify.
The Ladies Aid, the grange, the
Eastern Stars, the Rebekah's, all
can tell of her value as a co-worker.
And when stricken down with dis
ease she wanted to spare her sister,
the doctor, and the nurse and make
them as little trouble as she could
for she loved them all She talked
to her friends of her coming death,
and said she was prepared to go,
she was leaning on the promise of
God 62 years ago she united with
the M. E. church at Bethel, under
the leadership of Mock and Sayre
who were ministers, at that place.
Ever since then she has been faith
full in her christian duties. Perhaps
her happiest hours were spent in her
Sunday school work, which she
loved. She loved the members of
her class. 1t was an inspiration to
her to read and talk of the goodness
and greatness of God.
Those old hymns, Nearer Ny God
to Thee" Gather at the River"
and Until we meet again. the
singing of these brought peace and
comfort to her; but between her
self and where we stand there hangs
a curtain beyond which we cannot
see, and the voice that spoke to us
SO kindly, and the hand that grasped
our own SO cordially, we believe
will again greet us on the other
side.
Resolutions of Respect
Since God in His infinite wisdom
has made provisions for the eternal
welfare of his precious children. and
our beloved sister, Mrs. Malinda
Monroe has come to the end of life's
long road, and her spirit has gone to
be at home with God, We have re-
solved: That the Sunday school and
church of Chesterhill, in all its ac-
tivitieS has suffered an irreparable
loss by the passing of one of their
many faithful members; that to
those who are left to carry on these
activities, the sweet incense of her
life will live in our mem
Dry and give us more inspiration, !
greater courage and stronger
,aith in the cause she loved and to
which she gave her most complete
sacrifice and devotion; that the
worthy example of her life be en-
llated and enshrined in our. hearts, |
hat her service and helpfulness
throughout her long life as a neigh
,or and friend to all has made her
ruly great; that we extend our
incere and deepest sympathy to her
ged sister, Mrs. Mary Clark, and all
'ther members of her family
,aret Wagner, Carrie Snyder, Mat
lie Goddard, committee.
Chesterhin School Notes
School will be demissed Friday,
n order that the teachers may at
end the Eastern Ohio Teachers as
ociation meeting at Marietta. The
BARTLETT high school boys and girls
teams will engage the
hesterhill high school teams Satur-
ay evening at 500 O'Clock, in the
gymnasium Admission
s and 25 cents.-ady.