Page News & Courier, Friday 13 Oct 1922

Peter C. Painter, of John, a well-to-do citizen of near Stanley whose name has been synonymous with thrift, shrewdness and square-dealing during a long and useful lifetime, passed away at his home at 1:05 p.m., on Wednesday following another stroke of paralysis sustained the preceding Saturday.

Mr. Painter who passed his 82d birthday on the 18th of last April, had enjoyed good health unil a few years ago when he began to fail.

Beginning life as a poor boy without education or other advantages, he amassed a large estate by thrift and shrewdness, and a few years ago when he divided a large part of his holdings among his children he was the owner of five hundred acres of valuable improved land around Stanley as well as much other property.

He did a great deal of good during his long life, and was a benefactor to his church and his neighborhood, not only providing a great deal of employment but being always ready to lend or give to those deserving aid. He was a saw mill man during his most active years making much of his money at this business and investing it in land. Of his shrewdness and originality there are many anecdotes that will linger in the minds of the people for generations.

Mr. Painter leaves one sister, Mrs. Mat Nauman, of Stanley. His first wife who has been dead for many years was Miss Fannie Coffman, sister of Jacob Coffman of Philadelphia and the late J. Harvey Coffman, of Stanley.

By the first marriage the following children survive: William, Albert, Luther, Harry and Frank Painter, Mrs. Ida Blosser, Mrs. Jacob Dovel and Mrs. George Bradley, all of near Stanley.

The second and surviving wife of Mr. Painter was Miss Jennie Blosser, of Stanley. Four children by this union survive: Elsie, Neva, Carson and Myra Painter, ranging in age from twenty to twelve years and all living at the home place.

For many years Mr. Painter had been a member of the Stanley Adventist church. The funeral will take place at the Stanley Adventist church at 11 a.m., tomorrow (Saturday), Eld. J.B. Jenkins and Eld. B.F. Purdham conducting the services.

The remains will be interred in the Adventist cemetery.