Chambersburgh, O., Jan 15, 1877. Editor Journal:
Pursuant to notice, Mr. S. V. Clark's school, in the district of Chambersburg, was called together for the purpose of paying a tribute of respect to the memory of Marvin A. Cornwell, deceased, one of the scholars of said school at the time of his death, and organized by calling Mr. A. F. Alexander to the chair, and Miss Addie Martindill, Secretary. On motion, Misses Gussie Fletcher, Ettie Dickey, and James Martindill were appointed a committee to draft suitable resolutions to the memory of the deceased. Said committee reported the following:
Whereas, Marvin A. Cornwell, one of our comrades in school, has been suddenly, and in a shocking manner, removed from among us, and from life, whose face we shall see no more, neither will his voice be heard any more, either in the class or on the play-ground, nor at the home of his parents, with his brothers and sisters. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That we deplore the untimely end of our fellow scholar, Marvin A. Cornwell, and miss him from among us; that we sorrow deeply on the account of our loss.
Resolved, That we join in testifying to the good character of our fellow comrade and scholar; that he was a good and obedient scholar, a trusty friend, always faithful and true, and beloved by the entire school.
Resolved, That we offer his parents, brothers and sisters, our condolence in this hour of their great bereavement.
Resolved, That a written copy of these resolutions be presented to the parents of our worthy and deceased brother, and also a copy be sent to the county papers requesting publication.
F. August Fletcher, Ettie Dickey, James M. Martindill, Committee
On motion, the above resolutions were unanimously adopted, after which the school adjourned.
A. F. Alexander, Chairman. Addie Martindill, Sec'y.
Gallipolis Journal
About Monday, January 15, 1877
Pursuant to notice, Mr. S. V. Clark's school, in the district of Chambersburg, was called together for the purpose of paying a tribute of respect to the memory of Marvin A. Cornwell, deceased, one of the scholars of said school at the time of his death, and organized by calling Mr. A. F. Alexander to the chair, and Miss Addie Martindill, Secretary. On motion, Misses Gussie Fletcher, Ettie Dickey, and James Martindill were appointed a committee to draft suitable resolutions to the memory of the deceased. Said committee reported the following:
Whereas, Marvin A. Cornwell, one of our comrades in school, has been suddenly, and in a shocking manner, removed from among us, and from life, whose face we shall see no more, neither will his voice be heard any more, either in the class or on the play-ground, nor at the home of his parents, with his brothers and sisters. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That we deplore the untimely end of our fellow scholar, Marvin A. Cornwell, and miss him from among us; that we sorrow deeply on the account of our loss.
Resolved, That we join in testifying to the good character of our fellow comrade and scholar; that he was a good and obedient scholar, a trusty friend, always faithful and true, and beloved by the entire school.
Resolved, That we offer his parents, brothers and sisters, our condolence in this hour of their great bereavement.
Resolved, That a written copy of these resolutions be presented to the parents of our worthy and deceased brother, and also a copy be sent to the county papers requesting publication.
F. August Fletcher, Ettie Dickey, James M. Martindill, Committee
On motion, the above resolutions were unanimously adopted, after which the school adjourned.
A. F. Alexander, Chairman. Addie Martindill, Sec'y.
Gallipolis Journal
About Monday, January 15, 1877
Chambersburgh, O., Jan 15, 1877. Editor Journal:
Pursuant to notice, Mr. S. V. Clark's school, in the district of Chambersburg, was called together for the purpose of paying a tribute of respect to the memory of Marvin A. Cornwell, deceased, one of the scholars of said school at the time of his death, and organized by calling Mr. A. F. Alexander to the chair, and Miss Addie Martindill, Secretary. On motion, Misses Gussie Fletcher, Ettie Dickey, and James Martindill were appointed a committee to draft suitable resolutions to the memory of the deceased. Said committee reported the following:
Whereas, Marvin A. Cornwell, one of our comrades in school, has been suddenly, and in a shocking manner, removed from among us, and from life, whose face we shall see no more, neither will his voice be heard any more, either in the class or on the play-ground, nor at the home of his parents, with his brothers and sisters. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That we deplore the untimely end of our fellow scholar, Marvin A. Cornwell, and miss him from among us; that we sorrow deeply on the account of our loss.
Resolved, That we join in testifying to the good character of our fellow comrade and scholar; that he was a good and obedient scholar, a trusty friend, always faithful and true, and beloved by the entire school.
Resolved, That we offer his parents, brothers and sisters, our condolence in this hour of their great bereavement.
Resolved, That a written copy of these resolutions be presented to the parents of our worthy and deceased brother, and also a copy be sent to the county papers requesting publication.
F. August Fletcher, Ettie Dickey, James M. Martindill, Committee
On motion, the above resolutions were unanimously adopted, after which the school adjourned.
A. F. Alexander, Chairman. Addie Martindill, Sec'y.
Gallipolis Journal
About Monday, January 15, 1877
Pursuant to notice, Mr. S. V. Clark's school, in the district of Chambersburg, was called together for the purpose of paying a tribute of respect to the memory of Marvin A. Cornwell, deceased, one of the scholars of said school at the time of his death, and organized by calling Mr. A. F. Alexander to the chair, and Miss Addie Martindill, Secretary. On motion, Misses Gussie Fletcher, Ettie Dickey, and James Martindill were appointed a committee to draft suitable resolutions to the memory of the deceased. Said committee reported the following:
Whereas, Marvin A. Cornwell, one of our comrades in school, has been suddenly, and in a shocking manner, removed from among us, and from life, whose face we shall see no more, neither will his voice be heard any more, either in the class or on the play-ground, nor at the home of his parents, with his brothers and sisters. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That we deplore the untimely end of our fellow scholar, Marvin A. Cornwell, and miss him from among us; that we sorrow deeply on the account of our loss.
Resolved, That we join in testifying to the good character of our fellow comrade and scholar; that he was a good and obedient scholar, a trusty friend, always faithful and true, and beloved by the entire school.
Resolved, That we offer his parents, brothers and sisters, our condolence in this hour of their great bereavement.
Resolved, That a written copy of these resolutions be presented to the parents of our worthy and deceased brother, and also a copy be sent to the county papers requesting publication.
F. August Fletcher, Ettie Dickey, James M. Martindill, Committee
On motion, the above resolutions were unanimously adopted, after which the school adjourned.
A. F. Alexander, Chairman. Addie Martindill, Sec'y.
Gallipolis Journal
About Monday, January 15, 1877
Family Members
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
