DEATH OF JOHN K. WOODWARD
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He Passes Peacefully Away at an Early Hour This Morning.
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John K. Woodward, after a long and painful illness, breathed his last Tuesday morning at half-past 5 o'clock in the apartments he has occupied so long in the Luzerne House. The news of his demise was not unanticipated by those who have been near him in the past few months. His malady was rheumatism, which ten years ago attacked and incapacitated him for business occupations the greater part of that time.
The deceased was the fourth son of ex-Chief Justice George W. Woodward. He was born in Wilkes-Barre in September, 1844. In 1861 he entered Kenyon College at Gambier, Ohio, from which institution he graduated in 1865. He then went into the book business in Pittston, where be continued until forced to retire on account of ill health. He subsequently accepted a position in the telegraph department of the Lehigh Valley R. R. Co., which he held until his malady forced him to withdraw. From that time the deceased traveled far and wide in search of a cure for his affliction. He visited many well known springs and watering places, but the relief obtained was only temporary and he continued to suffer at intervals until the hour of his death.
He was passionately fond of music and Was himself a highly cultured vocalist, being leader for many years of the choir of St. Stephen's church. He was well and widely known for his characteristic support of ennobling sports, the national game being his especial favorite. He was long and late the most active spirit in the base ball organizations of this city, and he always gave generously to their advancement and sustenance. His mind was active and his judgment clear. Among the circle of his numerous friends he was regarded with a brotherly affection and the sorrow that will supplement his taking off will be as sincere as it must be universal.
John K. Woodward largely inherited the gentle and dignified characteristics of his family. Always calm and genial and of a most happy and courteous disposition he made friends everywhere. Had he so inclined he might have risen to high political honors. Had he so elected he could have brought the social world to his feet. He was a sincere admirer of art in many forms, especially music and painting. He loved family associations and domestic delights and though unmarried, his invalid condition was perhaps alone responsible for his bachelor attachments. He was a man of strong nerve and unflinching courage, bearing up under the most acute physical suffering uncomplainingly and with a heroism that astonished his physicians.
His brothers are Judge Stanley Woodward, of this city; Col. George A. Woodward, of the U. S. A., and Charles F. Woodward, of Philadelphia. His sisters Mrs. E. Greenough Scott, Mrs. J. Pryor Williamson, deceased, and Mrs. B. A. Hancock, recently deceased. During his long illness Mrs. Scott, while in this city, was a most devoted attendant at her brother's bedside,cheer lug him with her gentle ministrations and glad presence. Judge Woodward and his wife also manifested the sincerest affection for the sufferer. They visited him, and in many other ways contributed to, his contentment. At the hotel Mrs. Zeigler, the wife of Landlord Zeigler, saw that no comforts she could secure for the invalid were withheld from him.
(Wilkes-Barre Sunday Leader, 21 Aug 1887)
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He Passes Peacefully Away at an Early Hour This Morning.
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John K. Woodward, after a long and painful illness, breathed his last Tuesday morning at half-past 5 o'clock in the apartments he has occupied so long in the Luzerne House. The news of his demise was not unanticipated by those who have been near him in the past few months. His malady was rheumatism, which ten years ago attacked and incapacitated him for business occupations the greater part of that time.
The deceased was the fourth son of ex-Chief Justice George W. Woodward. He was born in Wilkes-Barre in September, 1844. In 1861 he entered Kenyon College at Gambier, Ohio, from which institution he graduated in 1865. He then went into the book business in Pittston, where be continued until forced to retire on account of ill health. He subsequently accepted a position in the telegraph department of the Lehigh Valley R. R. Co., which he held until his malady forced him to withdraw. From that time the deceased traveled far and wide in search of a cure for his affliction. He visited many well known springs and watering places, but the relief obtained was only temporary and he continued to suffer at intervals until the hour of his death.
He was passionately fond of music and Was himself a highly cultured vocalist, being leader for many years of the choir of St. Stephen's church. He was well and widely known for his characteristic support of ennobling sports, the national game being his especial favorite. He was long and late the most active spirit in the base ball organizations of this city, and he always gave generously to their advancement and sustenance. His mind was active and his judgment clear. Among the circle of his numerous friends he was regarded with a brotherly affection and the sorrow that will supplement his taking off will be as sincere as it must be universal.
John K. Woodward largely inherited the gentle and dignified characteristics of his family. Always calm and genial and of a most happy and courteous disposition he made friends everywhere. Had he so inclined he might have risen to high political honors. Had he so elected he could have brought the social world to his feet. He was a sincere admirer of art in many forms, especially music and painting. He loved family associations and domestic delights and though unmarried, his invalid condition was perhaps alone responsible for his bachelor attachments. He was a man of strong nerve and unflinching courage, bearing up under the most acute physical suffering uncomplainingly and with a heroism that astonished his physicians.
His brothers are Judge Stanley Woodward, of this city; Col. George A. Woodward, of the U. S. A., and Charles F. Woodward, of Philadelphia. His sisters Mrs. E. Greenough Scott, Mrs. J. Pryor Williamson, deceased, and Mrs. B. A. Hancock, recently deceased. During his long illness Mrs. Scott, while in this city, was a most devoted attendant at her brother's bedside,cheer lug him with her gentle ministrations and glad presence. Judge Woodward and his wife also manifested the sincerest affection for the sufferer. They visited him, and in many other ways contributed to, his contentment. At the hotel Mrs. Zeigler, the wife of Landlord Zeigler, saw that no comforts she could secure for the invalid were withheld from him.
(Wilkes-Barre Sunday Leader, 21 Aug 1887)
DEATH OF JOHN K. WOODWARD
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He Passes Peacefully Away at an Early Hour This Morning.
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John K. Woodward, after a long and painful illness, breathed his last Tuesday morning at half-past 5 o'clock in the apartments he has occupied so long in the Luzerne House. The news of his demise was not unanticipated by those who have been near him in the past few months. His malady was rheumatism, which ten years ago attacked and incapacitated him for business occupations the greater part of that time.
The deceased was the fourth son of ex-Chief Justice George W. Woodward. He was born in Wilkes-Barre in September, 1844. In 1861 he entered Kenyon College at Gambier, Ohio, from which institution he graduated in 1865. He then went into the book business in Pittston, where be continued until forced to retire on account of ill health. He subsequently accepted a position in the telegraph department of the Lehigh Valley R. R. Co., which he held until his malady forced him to withdraw. From that time the deceased traveled far and wide in search of a cure for his affliction. He visited many well known springs and watering places, but the relief obtained was only temporary and he continued to suffer at intervals until the hour of his death.
He was passionately fond of music and Was himself a highly cultured vocalist, being leader for many years of the choir of St. Stephen's church. He was well and widely known for his characteristic support of ennobling sports, the national game being his especial favorite. He was long and late the most active spirit in the base ball organizations of this city, and he always gave generously to their advancement and sustenance. His mind was active and his judgment clear. Among the circle of his numerous friends he was regarded with a brotherly affection and the sorrow that will supplement his taking off will be as sincere as it must be universal.
John K. Woodward largely inherited the gentle and dignified characteristics of his family. Always calm and genial and of a most happy and courteous disposition he made friends everywhere. Had he so inclined he might have risen to high political honors. Had he so elected he could have brought the social world to his feet. He was a sincere admirer of art in many forms, especially music and painting. He loved family associations and domestic delights and though unmarried, his invalid condition was perhaps alone responsible for his bachelor attachments. He was a man of strong nerve and unflinching courage, bearing up under the most acute physical suffering uncomplainingly and with a heroism that astonished his physicians.
His brothers are Judge Stanley Woodward, of this city; Col. George A. Woodward, of the U. S. A., and Charles F. Woodward, of Philadelphia. His sisters Mrs. E. Greenough Scott, Mrs. J. Pryor Williamson, deceased, and Mrs. B. A. Hancock, recently deceased. During his long illness Mrs. Scott, while in this city, was a most devoted attendant at her brother's bedside,cheer lug him with her gentle ministrations and glad presence. Judge Woodward and his wife also manifested the sincerest affection for the sufferer. They visited him, and in many other ways contributed to, his contentment. At the hotel Mrs. Zeigler, the wife of Landlord Zeigler, saw that no comforts she could secure for the invalid were withheld from him.
(Wilkes-Barre Sunday Leader, 21 Aug 1887)
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He Passes Peacefully Away at an Early Hour This Morning.
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John K. Woodward, after a long and painful illness, breathed his last Tuesday morning at half-past 5 o'clock in the apartments he has occupied so long in the Luzerne House. The news of his demise was not unanticipated by those who have been near him in the past few months. His malady was rheumatism, which ten years ago attacked and incapacitated him for business occupations the greater part of that time.
The deceased was the fourth son of ex-Chief Justice George W. Woodward. He was born in Wilkes-Barre in September, 1844. In 1861 he entered Kenyon College at Gambier, Ohio, from which institution he graduated in 1865. He then went into the book business in Pittston, where be continued until forced to retire on account of ill health. He subsequently accepted a position in the telegraph department of the Lehigh Valley R. R. Co., which he held until his malady forced him to withdraw. From that time the deceased traveled far and wide in search of a cure for his affliction. He visited many well known springs and watering places, but the relief obtained was only temporary and he continued to suffer at intervals until the hour of his death.
He was passionately fond of music and Was himself a highly cultured vocalist, being leader for many years of the choir of St. Stephen's church. He was well and widely known for his characteristic support of ennobling sports, the national game being his especial favorite. He was long and late the most active spirit in the base ball organizations of this city, and he always gave generously to their advancement and sustenance. His mind was active and his judgment clear. Among the circle of his numerous friends he was regarded with a brotherly affection and the sorrow that will supplement his taking off will be as sincere as it must be universal.
John K. Woodward largely inherited the gentle and dignified characteristics of his family. Always calm and genial and of a most happy and courteous disposition he made friends everywhere. Had he so inclined he might have risen to high political honors. Had he so elected he could have brought the social world to his feet. He was a sincere admirer of art in many forms, especially music and painting. He loved family associations and domestic delights and though unmarried, his invalid condition was perhaps alone responsible for his bachelor attachments. He was a man of strong nerve and unflinching courage, bearing up under the most acute physical suffering uncomplainingly and with a heroism that astonished his physicians.
His brothers are Judge Stanley Woodward, of this city; Col. George A. Woodward, of the U. S. A., and Charles F. Woodward, of Philadelphia. His sisters Mrs. E. Greenough Scott, Mrs. J. Pryor Williamson, deceased, and Mrs. B. A. Hancock, recently deceased. During his long illness Mrs. Scott, while in this city, was a most devoted attendant at her brother's bedside,cheer lug him with her gentle ministrations and glad presence. Judge Woodward and his wife also manifested the sincerest affection for the sufferer. They visited him, and in many other ways contributed to, his contentment. At the hotel Mrs. Zeigler, the wife of Landlord Zeigler, saw that no comforts she could secure for the invalid were withheld from him.
(Wilkes-Barre Sunday Leader, 21 Aug 1887)
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