Hand in Hand They Enter Eternity
Two Brothers, John and Ed. Parker,
Who For Years Have Been Prominent in the Commercial Life Of Orland Die on Same Date
John G. Parker was born in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, December 10, 1838, son of Matthew and Ismena Parker, both parents dying in 1857. He came to Steuben County in 1852 and commenced work for Charles Luce, on what is now known as the Lincoln farm, there meeting with an accident that totally disabled him for agricultural work.
About this time the gold fever was running high in the west, and he grasped the idea of freighting to Colorado and Montana. Not finding all true to his expectations he came back to Tamis City, Iowa, and conducted a store there for a time; sold out, and returned to Orland.
He went into business in 1868 with his brother James, and in about two years bought him out and commenced for himself, and has here remained until he died, March 10, 1907; doing business with the people in and around Orland for nearly forty years, his name standing at the head of our little commercial world. He has built up a business that is far reaching, and one that his family can be justly proud of. He had for his motto: "Live and let live." His competitors loved and esteemed him, his customers had confidence in him, and he made a success of his business by his close application to its details. So, today, the business men mourn because a great and good man has fallen. He was large hearted and generous, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need, so those whose pathway has been rough feel that they have lost a friend.
For over thirty years he had labored to secure a railroad through Orland. Nearly two years ago after several weeks of hard work, he and others succeeded in securing the right of way, and in raising a large sum of money for the St. Joseph Valley Line to operate into Orland. This road is now nearing completion, but the man who had toiled so long for it, only lived to see it completed to within seven miles of his home.
The church of which he has been a member for several years, feels that one of its strongest supporters has fallen. He was punctual in attendance, energetic in its activities, a cheerful and generous giver and we can only pray that his mantle may fall upon some one who will do the work as well. His fatherly care for his brothers and sisters was unparalleled. Only one sister and two brothers remain out of a family of ten.
He was married to Elmira J. Luce, December 27, 1870, and in this village have spent all their married life. His crowning glory was in his home; for his wife and children he toiled, he thought and planned, so that their every wish might be gratified, and to them he has left an untarnished name, the greatest inheritance that can fall to children; and today, the wife, four children and four grand-children mourn because his is no more.
Few things have ever happened in Orland that has so taken hold of all its citizens as did the news of the death of the two Parker brothers, Ed. and John. The former sick three weeks; the latter, but one.
The funerals of both were held Wednesday, March 13th, from their respective homes, one in the morning, the other in the afternoon. Rev. Schumaker officiating at each, and both were laid away in Green Lawn cemetery. Such a scene as this brings sorrow to all hearts and sympathy to those so near and dear.
Floral Tributes for Both
The floral tokens of love and sympathy from friends far and near, from the business men of the town, from citizens, lodges, churches, and different societies were beautiful, they seemed to bring heaven nearer, rob death of much of its gloom, and bind all hearts closer together.
Source:
"Over 50 Pages of Xeroxed Material from Mable's Big Book,"
Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County,
Angola, Indiana
Two Brothers, John and Ed. Parker,
Who For Years Have Been Prominent in the Commercial Life Of Orland Die on Same Date
John G. Parker was born in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, December 10, 1838, son of Matthew and Ismena Parker, both parents dying in 1857. He came to Steuben County in 1852 and commenced work for Charles Luce, on what is now known as the Lincoln farm, there meeting with an accident that totally disabled him for agricultural work.
About this time the gold fever was running high in the west, and he grasped the idea of freighting to Colorado and Montana. Not finding all true to his expectations he came back to Tamis City, Iowa, and conducted a store there for a time; sold out, and returned to Orland.
He went into business in 1868 with his brother James, and in about two years bought him out and commenced for himself, and has here remained until he died, March 10, 1907; doing business with the people in and around Orland for nearly forty years, his name standing at the head of our little commercial world. He has built up a business that is far reaching, and one that his family can be justly proud of. He had for his motto: "Live and let live." His competitors loved and esteemed him, his customers had confidence in him, and he made a success of his business by his close application to its details. So, today, the business men mourn because a great and good man has fallen. He was large hearted and generous, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need, so those whose pathway has been rough feel that they have lost a friend.
For over thirty years he had labored to secure a railroad through Orland. Nearly two years ago after several weeks of hard work, he and others succeeded in securing the right of way, and in raising a large sum of money for the St. Joseph Valley Line to operate into Orland. This road is now nearing completion, but the man who had toiled so long for it, only lived to see it completed to within seven miles of his home.
The church of which he has been a member for several years, feels that one of its strongest supporters has fallen. He was punctual in attendance, energetic in its activities, a cheerful and generous giver and we can only pray that his mantle may fall upon some one who will do the work as well. His fatherly care for his brothers and sisters was unparalleled. Only one sister and two brothers remain out of a family of ten.
He was married to Elmira J. Luce, December 27, 1870, and in this village have spent all their married life. His crowning glory was in his home; for his wife and children he toiled, he thought and planned, so that their every wish might be gratified, and to them he has left an untarnished name, the greatest inheritance that can fall to children; and today, the wife, four children and four grand-children mourn because his is no more.
Few things have ever happened in Orland that has so taken hold of all its citizens as did the news of the death of the two Parker brothers, Ed. and John. The former sick three weeks; the latter, but one.
The funerals of both were held Wednesday, March 13th, from their respective homes, one in the morning, the other in the afternoon. Rev. Schumaker officiating at each, and both were laid away in Green Lawn cemetery. Such a scene as this brings sorrow to all hearts and sympathy to those so near and dear.
Floral Tributes for Both
The floral tokens of love and sympathy from friends far and near, from the business men of the town, from citizens, lodges, churches, and different societies were beautiful, they seemed to bring heaven nearer, rob death of much of its gloom, and bind all hearts closer together.
Source:
"Over 50 Pages of Xeroxed Material from Mable's Big Book,"
Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County,
Angola, Indiana
Hand in Hand They Enter Eternity
Two Brothers, John and Ed. Parker,
Who For Years Have Been Prominent in the Commercial Life Of Orland Die on Same Date
John G. Parker was born in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, December 10, 1838, son of Matthew and Ismena Parker, both parents dying in 1857. He came to Steuben County in 1852 and commenced work for Charles Luce, on what is now known as the Lincoln farm, there meeting with an accident that totally disabled him for agricultural work.
About this time the gold fever was running high in the west, and he grasped the idea of freighting to Colorado and Montana. Not finding all true to his expectations he came back to Tamis City, Iowa, and conducted a store there for a time; sold out, and returned to Orland.
He went into business in 1868 with his brother James, and in about two years bought him out and commenced for himself, and has here remained until he died, March 10, 1907; doing business with the people in and around Orland for nearly forty years, his name standing at the head of our little commercial world. He has built up a business that is far reaching, and one that his family can be justly proud of. He had for his motto: "Live and let live." His competitors loved and esteemed him, his customers had confidence in him, and he made a success of his business by his close application to its details. So, today, the business men mourn because a great and good man has fallen. He was large hearted and generous, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need, so those whose pathway has been rough feel that they have lost a friend.
For over thirty years he had labored to secure a railroad through Orland. Nearly two years ago after several weeks of hard work, he and others succeeded in securing the right of way, and in raising a large sum of money for the St. Joseph Valley Line to operate into Orland. This road is now nearing completion, but the man who had toiled so long for it, only lived to see it completed to within seven miles of his home.
The church of which he has been a member for several years, feels that one of its strongest supporters has fallen. He was punctual in attendance, energetic in its activities, a cheerful and generous giver and we can only pray that his mantle may fall upon some one who will do the work as well. His fatherly care for his brothers and sisters was unparalleled. Only one sister and two brothers remain out of a family of ten.
He was married to Elmira J. Luce, December 27, 1870, and in this village have spent all their married life. His crowning glory was in his home; for his wife and children he toiled, he thought and planned, so that their every wish might be gratified, and to them he has left an untarnished name, the greatest inheritance that can fall to children; and today, the wife, four children and four grand-children mourn because his is no more.
Few things have ever happened in Orland that has so taken hold of all its citizens as did the news of the death of the two Parker brothers, Ed. and John. The former sick three weeks; the latter, but one.
The funerals of both were held Wednesday, March 13th, from their respective homes, one in the morning, the other in the afternoon. Rev. Schumaker officiating at each, and both were laid away in Green Lawn cemetery. Such a scene as this brings sorrow to all hearts and sympathy to those so near and dear.
Floral Tributes for Both
The floral tokens of love and sympathy from friends far and near, from the business men of the town, from citizens, lodges, churches, and different societies were beautiful, they seemed to bring heaven nearer, rob death of much of its gloom, and bind all hearts closer together.
Source:
"Over 50 Pages of Xeroxed Material from Mable's Big Book,"
Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County,
Angola, Indiana
Two Brothers, John and Ed. Parker,
Who For Years Have Been Prominent in the Commercial Life Of Orland Die on Same Date
John G. Parker was born in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, December 10, 1838, son of Matthew and Ismena Parker, both parents dying in 1857. He came to Steuben County in 1852 and commenced work for Charles Luce, on what is now known as the Lincoln farm, there meeting with an accident that totally disabled him for agricultural work.
About this time the gold fever was running high in the west, and he grasped the idea of freighting to Colorado and Montana. Not finding all true to his expectations he came back to Tamis City, Iowa, and conducted a store there for a time; sold out, and returned to Orland.
He went into business in 1868 with his brother James, and in about two years bought him out and commenced for himself, and has here remained until he died, March 10, 1907; doing business with the people in and around Orland for nearly forty years, his name standing at the head of our little commercial world. He has built up a business that is far reaching, and one that his family can be justly proud of. He had for his motto: "Live and let live." His competitors loved and esteemed him, his customers had confidence in him, and he made a success of his business by his close application to its details. So, today, the business men mourn because a great and good man has fallen. He was large hearted and generous, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need, so those whose pathway has been rough feel that they have lost a friend.
For over thirty years he had labored to secure a railroad through Orland. Nearly two years ago after several weeks of hard work, he and others succeeded in securing the right of way, and in raising a large sum of money for the St. Joseph Valley Line to operate into Orland. This road is now nearing completion, but the man who had toiled so long for it, only lived to see it completed to within seven miles of his home.
The church of which he has been a member for several years, feels that one of its strongest supporters has fallen. He was punctual in attendance, energetic in its activities, a cheerful and generous giver and we can only pray that his mantle may fall upon some one who will do the work as well. His fatherly care for his brothers and sisters was unparalleled. Only one sister and two brothers remain out of a family of ten.
He was married to Elmira J. Luce, December 27, 1870, and in this village have spent all their married life. His crowning glory was in his home; for his wife and children he toiled, he thought and planned, so that their every wish might be gratified, and to them he has left an untarnished name, the greatest inheritance that can fall to children; and today, the wife, four children and four grand-children mourn because his is no more.
Few things have ever happened in Orland that has so taken hold of all its citizens as did the news of the death of the two Parker brothers, Ed. and John. The former sick three weeks; the latter, but one.
The funerals of both were held Wednesday, March 13th, from their respective homes, one in the morning, the other in the afternoon. Rev. Schumaker officiating at each, and both were laid away in Green Lawn cemetery. Such a scene as this brings sorrow to all hearts and sympathy to those so near and dear.
Floral Tributes for Both
The floral tokens of love and sympathy from friends far and near, from the business men of the town, from citizens, lodges, churches, and different societies were beautiful, they seemed to bring heaven nearer, rob death of much of its gloom, and bind all hearts closer together.
Source:
"Over 50 Pages of Xeroxed Material from Mable's Big Book,"
Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County,
Angola, Indiana
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