"The Ottawa Free Trader, Saturday, June 16, 1883, page 5, column 1
Amos M. Ebersol
It pains us to realize that he is no more of earth. It is the loss of a friend, a good citizen, a useful and good man. Stirring, active, naturally enthusiastic, what he did, he did with his might, and always did the best he knew how to do. An honest, well meaning man, more than ordinarily intelligent, faithful, industrious, hard working, frugal; a lover of home, and of his family and friends, taking great delight in simple things which contribute to a richly endowed and happy home; in trees, shrubs, fruits, flowers, birds, bees, domestic animals; fond of the curious and rare, in plants, stones, fossils, antiquities. Ingeniously contriving nests for native birds, enriching his grounds with great varieties in trees, shrubs, grasses, and all sorts of gay and useful domestic fruits, and furnishing marvelous conveniences in the way of gates, shop tools, vehicles, sheds and sheltering works.
His was a hospitable home for the innocent and good of every kind; a place where the oppressed found sympathy, and where friends were always welcome. He made hospitality tributary to advancement in the highest things, in conversation, song and worship, in plans for public welfare, for he was as beneficent as he was busy. In all social, reformatory work he took hold vigorously. In time of slavery no fugitive was denied his personal service day or night. In the training and education of the young, he spent time and money, attending conventions and visiting every Sabbath school in the county, yet not neglecting his own home. He had a well ordered household, obedient, loving, dutiful children. The Old Settlers' Association has been a great success, a most joyous occasion for interchange of greetings and sympathies in an annual social re-union of old time and endeared populations, largely because of his service. Like Abu Ben Adhem, he loved his fellowmen. In general, as a Christian man, his life was his profession and bespoke his creed. Catholic, meek, gentle, forbearing, sympathetic, generous, reverent, he was scrupulously honest, earned what he had, wrought out and built up alike his worldly fortune, and his most worthy character and good name. He was an intelligent reader, and his table was well supplied with the best newspaper literature, regardless of denominational preferences. His last year was one of great physical suffering, increasing till near the last day. He longed for death to relieve him, but still was brave and submissive, though at at times it would seem as if his heart ???? ????? At last death came, June 9th, loving wife and children six sorrowfully awaiting and in tears greeting ??????????????
Mr. Ebersol was born in Dauphin county, Penn. ???? 1822, and came in Illinois in 1834. ???????????? was most happily married. He ????????????????????????????????????? He was buried in the family cemetery on ??????? creek [likely Covel Creek], June 10th."
Amos M. Ebersol
It pains us to realize that he is no more of earth. It is the loss of a friend, a good citizen, a useful and good man. Stirring, active, naturally enthusiastic, what he did, he did with his might, and always did the best he knew how to do. An honest, well meaning man, more than ordinarily intelligent, faithful, industrious, hard working, frugal; a lover of home, and of his family and friends, taking great delight in simple things which contribute to a richly endowed and happy home; in trees, shrubs, fruits, flowers, birds, bees, domestic animals; fond of the curious and rare, in plants, stones, fossils, antiquities. Ingeniously contriving nests for native birds, enriching his grounds with great varieties in trees, shrubs, grasses, and all sorts of gay and useful domestic fruits, and furnishing marvelous conveniences in the way of gates, shop tools, vehicles, sheds and sheltering works.
His was a hospitable home for the innocent and good of every kind; a place where the oppressed found sympathy, and where friends were always welcome. He made hospitality tributary to advancement in the highest things, in conversation, song and worship, in plans for public welfare, for he was as beneficent as he was busy. In all social, reformatory work he took hold vigorously. In time of slavery no fugitive was denied his personal service day or night. In the training and education of the young, he spent time and money, attending conventions and visiting every Sabbath school in the county, yet not neglecting his own home. He had a well ordered household, obedient, loving, dutiful children. The Old Settlers' Association has been a great success, a most joyous occasion for interchange of greetings and sympathies in an annual social re-union of old time and endeared populations, largely because of his service. Like Abu Ben Adhem, he loved his fellowmen. In general, as a Christian man, his life was his profession and bespoke his creed. Catholic, meek, gentle, forbearing, sympathetic, generous, reverent, he was scrupulously honest, earned what he had, wrought out and built up alike his worldly fortune, and his most worthy character and good name. He was an intelligent reader, and his table was well supplied with the best newspaper literature, regardless of denominational preferences. His last year was one of great physical suffering, increasing till near the last day. He longed for death to relieve him, but still was brave and submissive, though at at times it would seem as if his heart ???? ????? At last death came, June 9th, loving wife and children six sorrowfully awaiting and in tears greeting ??????????????
Mr. Ebersol was born in Dauphin county, Penn. ???? 1822, and came in Illinois in 1834. ???????????? was most happily married. He ????????????????????????????????????? He was buried in the family cemetery on ??????? creek [likely Covel Creek], June 10th."
"The Ottawa Free Trader, Saturday, June 16, 1883, page 5, column 1
Amos M. Ebersol
It pains us to realize that he is no more of earth. It is the loss of a friend, a good citizen, a useful and good man. Stirring, active, naturally enthusiastic, what he did, he did with his might, and always did the best he knew how to do. An honest, well meaning man, more than ordinarily intelligent, faithful, industrious, hard working, frugal; a lover of home, and of his family and friends, taking great delight in simple things which contribute to a richly endowed and happy home; in trees, shrubs, fruits, flowers, birds, bees, domestic animals; fond of the curious and rare, in plants, stones, fossils, antiquities. Ingeniously contriving nests for native birds, enriching his grounds with great varieties in trees, shrubs, grasses, and all sorts of gay and useful domestic fruits, and furnishing marvelous conveniences in the way of gates, shop tools, vehicles, sheds and sheltering works.
His was a hospitable home for the innocent and good of every kind; a place where the oppressed found sympathy, and where friends were always welcome. He made hospitality tributary to advancement in the highest things, in conversation, song and worship, in plans for public welfare, for he was as beneficent as he was busy. In all social, reformatory work he took hold vigorously. In time of slavery no fugitive was denied his personal service day or night. In the training and education of the young, he spent time and money, attending conventions and visiting every Sabbath school in the county, yet not neglecting his own home. He had a well ordered household, obedient, loving, dutiful children. The Old Settlers' Association has been a great success, a most joyous occasion for interchange of greetings and sympathies in an annual social re-union of old time and endeared populations, largely because of his service. Like Abu Ben Adhem, he loved his fellowmen. In general, as a Christian man, his life was his profession and bespoke his creed. Catholic, meek, gentle, forbearing, sympathetic, generous, reverent, he was scrupulously honest, earned what he had, wrought out and built up alike his worldly fortune, and his most worthy character and good name. He was an intelligent reader, and his table was well supplied with the best newspaper literature, regardless of denominational preferences. His last year was one of great physical suffering, increasing till near the last day. He longed for death to relieve him, but still was brave and submissive, though at at times it would seem as if his heart ???? ????? At last death came, June 9th, loving wife and children six sorrowfully awaiting and in tears greeting ??????????????
Mr. Ebersol was born in Dauphin county, Penn. ???? 1822, and came in Illinois in 1834. ???????????? was most happily married. He ????????????????????????????????????? He was buried in the family cemetery on ??????? creek [likely Covel Creek], June 10th."
Amos M. Ebersol
It pains us to realize that he is no more of earth. It is the loss of a friend, a good citizen, a useful and good man. Stirring, active, naturally enthusiastic, what he did, he did with his might, and always did the best he knew how to do. An honest, well meaning man, more than ordinarily intelligent, faithful, industrious, hard working, frugal; a lover of home, and of his family and friends, taking great delight in simple things which contribute to a richly endowed and happy home; in trees, shrubs, fruits, flowers, birds, bees, domestic animals; fond of the curious and rare, in plants, stones, fossils, antiquities. Ingeniously contriving nests for native birds, enriching his grounds with great varieties in trees, shrubs, grasses, and all sorts of gay and useful domestic fruits, and furnishing marvelous conveniences in the way of gates, shop tools, vehicles, sheds and sheltering works.
His was a hospitable home for the innocent and good of every kind; a place where the oppressed found sympathy, and where friends were always welcome. He made hospitality tributary to advancement in the highest things, in conversation, song and worship, in plans for public welfare, for he was as beneficent as he was busy. In all social, reformatory work he took hold vigorously. In time of slavery no fugitive was denied his personal service day or night. In the training and education of the young, he spent time and money, attending conventions and visiting every Sabbath school in the county, yet not neglecting his own home. He had a well ordered household, obedient, loving, dutiful children. The Old Settlers' Association has been a great success, a most joyous occasion for interchange of greetings and sympathies in an annual social re-union of old time and endeared populations, largely because of his service. Like Abu Ben Adhem, he loved his fellowmen. In general, as a Christian man, his life was his profession and bespoke his creed. Catholic, meek, gentle, forbearing, sympathetic, generous, reverent, he was scrupulously honest, earned what he had, wrought out and built up alike his worldly fortune, and his most worthy character and good name. He was an intelligent reader, and his table was well supplied with the best newspaper literature, regardless of denominational preferences. His last year was one of great physical suffering, increasing till near the last day. He longed for death to relieve him, but still was brave and submissive, though at at times it would seem as if his heart ???? ????? At last death came, June 9th, loving wife and children six sorrowfully awaiting and in tears greeting ??????????????
Mr. Ebersol was born in Dauphin county, Penn. ???? 1822, and came in Illinois in 1834. ???????????? was most happily married. He ????????????????????????????????????? He was buried in the family cemetery on ??????? creek [likely Covel Creek], June 10th."
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