Waverly Journal, Date Unknown
MEMOIR OF FRANK MEBANE CHRISTOPHER.
Frank Mebane Christopher, son of J. H. and Parthenia Christopher, was born near Jerseyville, Jersey county, Illinois, October 11, 1861, and died at his home in Waverly, Ill., March 25, 1909, aged 47 years, 5 months and 14 days.
His parents removed to Virden while he was yet a boy, and here he attended the public school obtaining what education the village and times afforded. Some 25 years ago he engaged in business in Waverly and has been identified in a business capacity in Waverly all these years.
On February 18, 1890, he was joined in wedlock to Belle VanHise, who with their only son, Edward, survive.
He was a faithful business man looking after the details of his business, and being faithful, he was successful.
With the same diligence he provided for his spiritual self. He was converted in March 1894 and received into the church. Among the things which were pleasing to him in his last sickness, was the fact that he had given himself to the service of God, and was a member of the church.
He was greatly interested in the improvement of the church, and often wished he might be able to see what had been accomplished. He was a member of the official board, as a trustee, and as such was a worthy advisor in matters of business relating to the church.
He was connected with the Knights of Pythias, Woodman and Ben Hur fraternities.
He was beloved by all his associates who during the long illness of their friend and brother were ever solicitous for his welfare and during the long hard struggle for health, cheered him on.
He was a brave hearted man, and all who knew him admired his courage and pluck in his battle against disease. He came to the end as a triumphant soldier. As the end drew near he had his family close to him, and in quick converse he told them the time of his going away from them was near and bade them good bye and wished them to meet him in heaven He quietly passed the pearly portals to meet God, and await the coming of his loved ones.
He leaves in his death besides his wife and son, his father and mother, and brother Edward, also a host of friends.
The funeral was held at the family residence, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 where a large concourse of people gathered to do honor the memory of the deceased.
The Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen attended in a body and participated together in the burial rites. The service was conducted by Rev. J. O. Kirkpatrick, assisted by Rev. M. Miller.
The music was rendered by a male quartet and the floral tribute was profuse and very beautiful. The body was interred in the East cemetery in the presence of a great host of neighbors and friends.
MEMOIR OF FRANK MEBANE CHRISTOPHER.
Frank Mebane Christopher, son of J. H. and Parthenia Christopher, was born near Jerseyville, Jersey county, Illinois, October 11, 1861, and died at his home in Waverly, Ill., March 25, 1909, aged 47 years, 5 months and 14 days.
His parents removed to Virden while he was yet a boy, and here he attended the public school obtaining what education the village and times afforded. Some 25 years ago he engaged in business in Waverly and has been identified in a business capacity in Waverly all these years.
On February 18, 1890, he was joined in wedlock to Belle VanHise, who with their only son, Edward, survive.
He was a faithful business man looking after the details of his business, and being faithful, he was successful.
With the same diligence he provided for his spiritual self. He was converted in March 1894 and received into the church. Among the things which were pleasing to him in his last sickness, was the fact that he had given himself to the service of God, and was a member of the church.
He was greatly interested in the improvement of the church, and often wished he might be able to see what had been accomplished. He was a member of the official board, as a trustee, and as such was a worthy advisor in matters of business relating to the church.
He was connected with the Knights of Pythias, Woodman and Ben Hur fraternities.
He was beloved by all his associates who during the long illness of their friend and brother were ever solicitous for his welfare and during the long hard struggle for health, cheered him on.
He was a brave hearted man, and all who knew him admired his courage and pluck in his battle against disease. He came to the end as a triumphant soldier. As the end drew near he had his family close to him, and in quick converse he told them the time of his going away from them was near and bade them good bye and wished them to meet him in heaven He quietly passed the pearly portals to meet God, and await the coming of his loved ones.
He leaves in his death besides his wife and son, his father and mother, and brother Edward, also a host of friends.
The funeral was held at the family residence, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 where a large concourse of people gathered to do honor the memory of the deceased.
The Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen attended in a body and participated together in the burial rites. The service was conducted by Rev. J. O. Kirkpatrick, assisted by Rev. M. Miller.
The music was rendered by a male quartet and the floral tribute was profuse and very beautiful. The body was interred in the East cemetery in the presence of a great host of neighbors and friends.
Waverly Journal, Date Unknown
MEMOIR OF FRANK MEBANE CHRISTOPHER.
Frank Mebane Christopher, son of J. H. and Parthenia Christopher, was born near Jerseyville, Jersey county, Illinois, October 11, 1861, and died at his home in Waverly, Ill., March 25, 1909, aged 47 years, 5 months and 14 days.
His parents removed to Virden while he was yet a boy, and here he attended the public school obtaining what education the village and times afforded. Some 25 years ago he engaged in business in Waverly and has been identified in a business capacity in Waverly all these years.
On February 18, 1890, he was joined in wedlock to Belle VanHise, who with their only son, Edward, survive.
He was a faithful business man looking after the details of his business, and being faithful, he was successful.
With the same diligence he provided for his spiritual self. He was converted in March 1894 and received into the church. Among the things which were pleasing to him in his last sickness, was the fact that he had given himself to the service of God, and was a member of the church.
He was greatly interested in the improvement of the church, and often wished he might be able to see what had been accomplished. He was a member of the official board, as a trustee, and as such was a worthy advisor in matters of business relating to the church.
He was connected with the Knights of Pythias, Woodman and Ben Hur fraternities.
He was beloved by all his associates who during the long illness of their friend and brother were ever solicitous for his welfare and during the long hard struggle for health, cheered him on.
He was a brave hearted man, and all who knew him admired his courage and pluck in his battle against disease. He came to the end as a triumphant soldier. As the end drew near he had his family close to him, and in quick converse he told them the time of his going away from them was near and bade them good bye and wished them to meet him in heaven He quietly passed the pearly portals to meet God, and await the coming of his loved ones.
He leaves in his death besides his wife and son, his father and mother, and brother Edward, also a host of friends.
The funeral was held at the family residence, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 where a large concourse of people gathered to do honor the memory of the deceased.
The Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen attended in a body and participated together in the burial rites. The service was conducted by Rev. J. O. Kirkpatrick, assisted by Rev. M. Miller.
The music was rendered by a male quartet and the floral tribute was profuse and very beautiful. The body was interred in the East cemetery in the presence of a great host of neighbors and friends.
MEMOIR OF FRANK MEBANE CHRISTOPHER.
Frank Mebane Christopher, son of J. H. and Parthenia Christopher, was born near Jerseyville, Jersey county, Illinois, October 11, 1861, and died at his home in Waverly, Ill., March 25, 1909, aged 47 years, 5 months and 14 days.
His parents removed to Virden while he was yet a boy, and here he attended the public school obtaining what education the village and times afforded. Some 25 years ago he engaged in business in Waverly and has been identified in a business capacity in Waverly all these years.
On February 18, 1890, he was joined in wedlock to Belle VanHise, who with their only son, Edward, survive.
He was a faithful business man looking after the details of his business, and being faithful, he was successful.
With the same diligence he provided for his spiritual self. He was converted in March 1894 and received into the church. Among the things which were pleasing to him in his last sickness, was the fact that he had given himself to the service of God, and was a member of the church.
He was greatly interested in the improvement of the church, and often wished he might be able to see what had been accomplished. He was a member of the official board, as a trustee, and as such was a worthy advisor in matters of business relating to the church.
He was connected with the Knights of Pythias, Woodman and Ben Hur fraternities.
He was beloved by all his associates who during the long illness of their friend and brother were ever solicitous for his welfare and during the long hard struggle for health, cheered him on.
He was a brave hearted man, and all who knew him admired his courage and pluck in his battle against disease. He came to the end as a triumphant soldier. As the end drew near he had his family close to him, and in quick converse he told them the time of his going away from them was near and bade them good bye and wished them to meet him in heaven He quietly passed the pearly portals to meet God, and await the coming of his loved ones.
He leaves in his death besides his wife and son, his father and mother, and brother Edward, also a host of friends.
The funeral was held at the family residence, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 where a large concourse of people gathered to do honor the memory of the deceased.
The Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen attended in a body and participated together in the burial rites. The service was conducted by Rev. J. O. Kirkpatrick, assisted by Rev. M. Miller.
The music was rendered by a male quartet and the floral tribute was profuse and very beautiful. The body was interred in the East cemetery in the presence of a great host of neighbors and friends.
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