Age 58, husband of Mary (Failor) Lyday
The Newton Journal Wednesday, Jan 20, 1892
Last Saturday afternoon, at the sunset hour, there passed from out our midst on of Newton's truest and most honored citizens, Mr. J. H. Lyday. Although it was known that he was very ill, still the news of his death came with a shock to every one, his friends having hoped that his splendid physique and vitality might carry him safely through the fread disease.. But no - in the ripe maturity of manhood, with the natural force unabated, with the full glow of the afternoon sunshine about him, when the battles of like were mostly over and the time of peace had come - even at this time the good Father summoned him higher into the fullness of life and joy, at his right hand.
Mr. Lyday was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, November 13th, 1833. He grew up to young manhood and began his education there. afterwards he became a student in Wittemberg College at Springfield, Ohio, where his daughter, Celia, has been attending this year. He entered business at that place but later moved to Pittsburgh where he became prosperous in the oil business. In the fall of 1867 he decided to go with his little family to the "far west" and the location chosen was Newton. So after he built what is now know as the "old foundry." Later he commenced traveling for McNeil & Higgins Co, Chicago and representedthatfirm for eleven years, building up a very lucrative and ever increasing trade, won by his uniform courtesy, sterling honor and business tact.
Six years ago he was elected to the honorable position of President of the First National Bank of Newton, and served in that capacity until the day of his death. He was the President of the Newton Savings Bank ever since its organization. He is also a trustee of Midland College, Atchison, Kansas.
He was a man whose life, both public and private, was pure, strong and of unquestioned integrity and honor - in short, he was a christian gentleman in the truest sense. His symapthies were broad, his bearing dignified and manly, his disposition genial, sunny and hospitable. but his thoughts and affections centered on the home circle, where he was ever the loving husband and indulgent father, ever thoughtful of their needs and desires, ever giving his richest and best to them. To them does this indeed come as a sad blow.
Of the Lutheran church of Newton, he was a charter member, and has been ever since its organization, one of the pillars of that church, both as an exemplary Christian and a financial support. He was very much beloved by the children and young people of his church and has been superintendent of the Sabbath School almost continually for twenty years. He also served as U.S. Treasurer of the board of education of the Lutheran church. Such is the outline of his busy, useful life, whoseinfluence was so beneficent, whose character was so symmetrical and genuine.
And yet, how little one can tell of a good man's life! How little impression can be conveyed of the living, breathing presence, with the kind of heart and God-fearing soul impelling the daily acts of lave and thoughtfulness in the home, in the business circle, for friends, city or commonwealth.
The funeral took place from the home Tuesday afternoon, January 19. Rev. Grenoble leading theservices, assisted by Rev. George C Henry, of Des Moines, and Rev. Cultiler, now of Burlington.
In view of such a life and death, we can but exclaim with the inspired evangelist, "O death where is the sting? O grave where is the victory?"
The Newton Journal Wednesday, Jan 20, 1892
Last Saturday afternoon, at the sunset hour, there passed from out our midst on of Newton's truest and most honored citizens, Mr. J. H. Lyday. Although it was known that he was very ill, still the news of his death came with a shock to every one, his friends having hoped that his splendid physique and vitality might carry him safely through the fread disease.. But no - in the ripe maturity of manhood, with the natural force unabated, with the full glow of the afternoon sunshine about him, when the battles of like were mostly over and the time of peace had come - even at this time the good Father summoned him higher into the fullness of life and joy, at his right hand.
Mr. Lyday was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, November 13th, 1833. He grew up to young manhood and began his education there. afterwards he became a student in Wittemberg College at Springfield, Ohio, where his daughter, Celia, has been attending this year. He entered business at that place but later moved to Pittsburgh where he became prosperous in the oil business. In the fall of 1867 he decided to go with his little family to the "far west" and the location chosen was Newton. So after he built what is now know as the "old foundry." Later he commenced traveling for McNeil & Higgins Co, Chicago and representedthatfirm for eleven years, building up a very lucrative and ever increasing trade, won by his uniform courtesy, sterling honor and business tact.
Six years ago he was elected to the honorable position of President of the First National Bank of Newton, and served in that capacity until the day of his death. He was the President of the Newton Savings Bank ever since its organization. He is also a trustee of Midland College, Atchison, Kansas.
He was a man whose life, both public and private, was pure, strong and of unquestioned integrity and honor - in short, he was a christian gentleman in the truest sense. His symapthies were broad, his bearing dignified and manly, his disposition genial, sunny and hospitable. but his thoughts and affections centered on the home circle, where he was ever the loving husband and indulgent father, ever thoughtful of their needs and desires, ever giving his richest and best to them. To them does this indeed come as a sad blow.
Of the Lutheran church of Newton, he was a charter member, and has been ever since its organization, one of the pillars of that church, both as an exemplary Christian and a financial support. He was very much beloved by the children and young people of his church and has been superintendent of the Sabbath School almost continually for twenty years. He also served as U.S. Treasurer of the board of education of the Lutheran church. Such is the outline of his busy, useful life, whoseinfluence was so beneficent, whose character was so symmetrical and genuine.
And yet, how little one can tell of a good man's life! How little impression can be conveyed of the living, breathing presence, with the kind of heart and God-fearing soul impelling the daily acts of lave and thoughtfulness in the home, in the business circle, for friends, city or commonwealth.
The funeral took place from the home Tuesday afternoon, January 19. Rev. Grenoble leading theservices, assisted by Rev. George C Henry, of Des Moines, and Rev. Cultiler, now of Burlington.
In view of such a life and death, we can but exclaim with the inspired evangelist, "O death where is the sting? O grave where is the victory?"
Age 58, husband of Mary (Failor) Lyday
The Newton Journal Wednesday, Jan 20, 1892
Last Saturday afternoon, at the sunset hour, there passed from out our midst on of Newton's truest and most honored citizens, Mr. J. H. Lyday. Although it was known that he was very ill, still the news of his death came with a shock to every one, his friends having hoped that his splendid physique and vitality might carry him safely through the fread disease.. But no - in the ripe maturity of manhood, with the natural force unabated, with the full glow of the afternoon sunshine about him, when the battles of like were mostly over and the time of peace had come - even at this time the good Father summoned him higher into the fullness of life and joy, at his right hand.
Mr. Lyday was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, November 13th, 1833. He grew up to young manhood and began his education there. afterwards he became a student in Wittemberg College at Springfield, Ohio, where his daughter, Celia, has been attending this year. He entered business at that place but later moved to Pittsburgh where he became prosperous in the oil business. In the fall of 1867 he decided to go with his little family to the "far west" and the location chosen was Newton. So after he built what is now know as the "old foundry." Later he commenced traveling for McNeil & Higgins Co, Chicago and representedthatfirm for eleven years, building up a very lucrative and ever increasing trade, won by his uniform courtesy, sterling honor and business tact.
Six years ago he was elected to the honorable position of President of the First National Bank of Newton, and served in that capacity until the day of his death. He was the President of the Newton Savings Bank ever since its organization. He is also a trustee of Midland College, Atchison, Kansas.
He was a man whose life, both public and private, was pure, strong and of unquestioned integrity and honor - in short, he was a christian gentleman in the truest sense. His symapthies were broad, his bearing dignified and manly, his disposition genial, sunny and hospitable. but his thoughts and affections centered on the home circle, where he was ever the loving husband and indulgent father, ever thoughtful of their needs and desires, ever giving his richest and best to them. To them does this indeed come as a sad blow.
Of the Lutheran church of Newton, he was a charter member, and has been ever since its organization, one of the pillars of that church, both as an exemplary Christian and a financial support. He was very much beloved by the children and young people of his church and has been superintendent of the Sabbath School almost continually for twenty years. He also served as U.S. Treasurer of the board of education of the Lutheran church. Such is the outline of his busy, useful life, whoseinfluence was so beneficent, whose character was so symmetrical and genuine.
And yet, how little one can tell of a good man's life! How little impression can be conveyed of the living, breathing presence, with the kind of heart and God-fearing soul impelling the daily acts of lave and thoughtfulness in the home, in the business circle, for friends, city or commonwealth.
The funeral took place from the home Tuesday afternoon, January 19. Rev. Grenoble leading theservices, assisted by Rev. George C Henry, of Des Moines, and Rev. Cultiler, now of Burlington.
In view of such a life and death, we can but exclaim with the inspired evangelist, "O death where is the sting? O grave where is the victory?"
The Newton Journal Wednesday, Jan 20, 1892
Last Saturday afternoon, at the sunset hour, there passed from out our midst on of Newton's truest and most honored citizens, Mr. J. H. Lyday. Although it was known that he was very ill, still the news of his death came with a shock to every one, his friends having hoped that his splendid physique and vitality might carry him safely through the fread disease.. But no - in the ripe maturity of manhood, with the natural force unabated, with the full glow of the afternoon sunshine about him, when the battles of like were mostly over and the time of peace had come - even at this time the good Father summoned him higher into the fullness of life and joy, at his right hand.
Mr. Lyday was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, November 13th, 1833. He grew up to young manhood and began his education there. afterwards he became a student in Wittemberg College at Springfield, Ohio, where his daughter, Celia, has been attending this year. He entered business at that place but later moved to Pittsburgh where he became prosperous in the oil business. In the fall of 1867 he decided to go with his little family to the "far west" and the location chosen was Newton. So after he built what is now know as the "old foundry." Later he commenced traveling for McNeil & Higgins Co, Chicago and representedthatfirm for eleven years, building up a very lucrative and ever increasing trade, won by his uniform courtesy, sterling honor and business tact.
Six years ago he was elected to the honorable position of President of the First National Bank of Newton, and served in that capacity until the day of his death. He was the President of the Newton Savings Bank ever since its organization. He is also a trustee of Midland College, Atchison, Kansas.
He was a man whose life, both public and private, was pure, strong and of unquestioned integrity and honor - in short, he was a christian gentleman in the truest sense. His symapthies were broad, his bearing dignified and manly, his disposition genial, sunny and hospitable. but his thoughts and affections centered on the home circle, where he was ever the loving husband and indulgent father, ever thoughtful of their needs and desires, ever giving his richest and best to them. To them does this indeed come as a sad blow.
Of the Lutheran church of Newton, he was a charter member, and has been ever since its organization, one of the pillars of that church, both as an exemplary Christian and a financial support. He was very much beloved by the children and young people of his church and has been superintendent of the Sabbath School almost continually for twenty years. He also served as U.S. Treasurer of the board of education of the Lutheran church. Such is the outline of his busy, useful life, whoseinfluence was so beneficent, whose character was so symmetrical and genuine.
And yet, how little one can tell of a good man's life! How little impression can be conveyed of the living, breathing presence, with the kind of heart and God-fearing soul impelling the daily acts of lave and thoughtfulness in the home, in the business circle, for friends, city or commonwealth.
The funeral took place from the home Tuesday afternoon, January 19. Rev. Grenoble leading theservices, assisted by Rev. George C Henry, of Des Moines, and Rev. Cultiler, now of Burlington.
In view of such a life and death, we can but exclaim with the inspired evangelist, "O death where is the sting? O grave where is the victory?"
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