Name/Title
Deeply Deplored is the Death of J, Marshall CahoonEntry/Object ID
2000.FIC.02.361Scope and Content
Letter to editor: Deeply Deplored is the Death of J, Marshall Cahoon, a tribute to his memory to the editor of The Leader. The article contains a glowing account of his life and works.
DEEPLY DEPLORED
Is the Death of J. Marshall Cahoon
-A Tribute to His Memory
To the Editor of the Leader.
It seems but justice to the memory of J. Marshall Cahoon, whose life so suddenly ended last Tuesday evening, that a few words of appreciation be spoken.
Born in the home of his ancestors-the family home for eighty-nine years-he passed his life beneath its roof, emulating the characteristics of his father and grandfather.
When but a mere lad it became the duty of his brother, Leverett, and himself to take charge of the farm, with its extensive vineyards. Both became men of plans and purposes, broadening out into business incident to their surroundings and having taste for the beautiful, they added to the natural attractiveness of Rose Hill. Thirteen years ago a sudden illness deprived him of his brother's counsels and companionship. Bravely he took up life's duties, caring with a beautiful tenderness for his aged mother, and devoting himself to his four sisters.
His public spirit aided Dover in ever improving enterprise while he looked hopefully into the future for greater things. His Christian life began when a boy, continuing through the years in the interest of the Dover Lake Shore Methodist Episcopal Church particularly, but in the earnest helpfulness to all of his fellow men. He daily lived a cheerful, earnest Christian life. In the church and Sunday school he was a willing worker, esteemed because of his pure life. His large circle of friends grieve to-day that in the midst of this great usefulness, while vigorous and enterprising, his life should have so tragic an ending.
"Only the actions of the just
Smell sweet and blossom in the dust."
The large and beautiful grounds at Rose Hill were crowded by friends and sympathizing neighbors on the Saturday afternoon, on the funeral occasion. Elder Kimble, his pastor, and others spoke warmly and eloquently of this active life and labors, public and private, in the neighborhood where he had always lived. His extensive vineyard and orchards and farm are monument to his enterprise and industry, keeping up the reputation of a family which has occupied the homestead for a hundred years.Collection
Early Family Papers: CahoonRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Cahoon, John M.Person or Organization
Kimble, ElderRelated Entries
Notes
2000.FIC.02.358, 2000.FIC.02.359, 2000.FIC.02.360