DEATH OF PROMINENT CITIZEN Recorder, Volume 39, Number 26, 15 June 1917
Charles H. Slaven, a prominent citizen of the Crabbottom Valley, died of paralysis on Monday last 1 about 11 o'clock. He was stricken Saturday evening and lingered in an unconscious state until Monday. As most persons in the county know, Mr. Slaven was one the largest men in Highland.' his weight being approximately 285, and in recent years he did not enjoy good health. On Saturday, however, he made a trip to the village of Crabbottom and in conversation with a friend remarked that he was well and felt better than for months. Returning home shortly after the dinner hour, he ate a hearty lunch, taking regular supper with the family later on. After supper he went to the barn and assisted his son in doing some light work and started to the house. He called to his son that he was sick and asked for help.. He was assisted to the house and became unconscious at once, his left side being paralyzed. Mr. Slaven was a son of the late S. C. Slaven, and was born at Meadow Dale in April, 1848, and was therefore in his 70th year. He is survived by his widow, who was a daughter of the late Dr. Arbogast, and three children: Earl, who lived at the home place, S. C. Slaven, of Charleston, WV. Va., and , Mrs. Frank McNulty, of the Crabbottom Vally. All were present at the funeral, his absent son not being able to reach his father until after death. One brother, H- H. Slaven. of Meadow Dale, also survives him, and he has a large number of kinsmen in this and adjoining counties. Mr. Slaven was a man who had many friends. He was kind hearted and hospitable, and will be greatly missed, especially in his immediate community where those who knew him best Were outspoken in their praise of him as neighbor and friend. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and in late years talked much of religion and the future state, expressing confidence in his preparation to meet the change, which came to him without warning. The funeral services were held at Hightown church Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, and were conducted by his pastor, Rev. N. A. Parker, assisted by Rev. J. C. Thrasher, of the Methodist church. The presence of a large number of people attested the esteem in which he was held, and there was a beautiful floral tribute. Interment was in the Hightown cemetery.
Charles H. Slaven, a prominent citizen of the Crabbottom Valley, died of paralysis on Monday last 1 about 11 o'clock. He was stricken Saturday evening and lingered in an unconscious state until Monday. As most persons in the county know, Mr. Slaven was one the largest men in Highland.' his weight being approximately 285, and in recent years he did not enjoy good health. On Saturday, however, he made a trip to the village of Crabbottom and in conversation with a friend remarked that he was well and felt better than for months. Returning home shortly after the dinner hour, he ate a hearty lunch, taking regular supper with the family later on. After supper he went to the barn and assisted his son in doing some light work and started to the house. He called to his son that he was sick and asked for help.. He was assisted to the house and became unconscious at once, his left side being paralyzed. Mr. Slaven was a son of the late S. C. Slaven, and was born at Meadow Dale in April, 1848, and was therefore in his 70th year. He is survived by his widow, who was a daughter of the late Dr. Arbogast, and three children: Earl, who lived at the home place, S. C. Slaven, of Charleston, WV. Va., and , Mrs. Frank McNulty, of the Crabbottom Vally. All were present at the funeral, his absent son not being able to reach his father until after death. One brother, H- H. Slaven. of Meadow Dale, also survives him, and he has a large number of kinsmen in this and adjoining counties. Mr. Slaven was a man who had many friends. He was kind hearted and hospitable, and will be greatly missed, especially in his immediate community where those who knew him best Were outspoken in their praise of him as neighbor and friend. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and in late years talked much of religion and the future state, expressing confidence in his preparation to meet the change, which came to him without warning. The funeral services were held at Hightown church Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, and were conducted by his pastor, Rev. N. A. Parker, assisted by Rev. J. C. Thrasher, of the Methodist church. The presence of a large number of people attested the esteem in which he was held, and there was a beautiful floral tribute. Interment was in the Hightown cemetery.
DEATH OF PROMINENT CITIZEN Recorder, Volume 39, Number 26, 15 June 1917
Charles H. Slaven, a prominent citizen of the Crabbottom Valley, died of paralysis on Monday last 1 about 11 o'clock. He was stricken Saturday evening and lingered in an unconscious state until Monday. As most persons in the county know, Mr. Slaven was one the largest men in Highland.' his weight being approximately 285, and in recent years he did not enjoy good health. On Saturday, however, he made a trip to the village of Crabbottom and in conversation with a friend remarked that he was well and felt better than for months. Returning home shortly after the dinner hour, he ate a hearty lunch, taking regular supper with the family later on. After supper he went to the barn and assisted his son in doing some light work and started to the house. He called to his son that he was sick and asked for help.. He was assisted to the house and became unconscious at once, his left side being paralyzed. Mr. Slaven was a son of the late S. C. Slaven, and was born at Meadow Dale in April, 1848, and was therefore in his 70th year. He is survived by his widow, who was a daughter of the late Dr. Arbogast, and three children: Earl, who lived at the home place, S. C. Slaven, of Charleston, WV. Va., and , Mrs. Frank McNulty, of the Crabbottom Vally. All were present at the funeral, his absent son not being able to reach his father until after death. One brother, H- H. Slaven. of Meadow Dale, also survives him, and he has a large number of kinsmen in this and adjoining counties. Mr. Slaven was a man who had many friends. He was kind hearted and hospitable, and will be greatly missed, especially in his immediate community where those who knew him best Were outspoken in their praise of him as neighbor and friend. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and in late years talked much of religion and the future state, expressing confidence in his preparation to meet the change, which came to him without warning. The funeral services were held at Hightown church Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, and were conducted by his pastor, Rev. N. A. Parker, assisted by Rev. J. C. Thrasher, of the Methodist church. The presence of a large number of people attested the esteem in which he was held, and there was a beautiful floral tribute. Interment was in the Hightown cemetery.
Charles H. Slaven, a prominent citizen of the Crabbottom Valley, died of paralysis on Monday last 1 about 11 o'clock. He was stricken Saturday evening and lingered in an unconscious state until Monday. As most persons in the county know, Mr. Slaven was one the largest men in Highland.' his weight being approximately 285, and in recent years he did not enjoy good health. On Saturday, however, he made a trip to the village of Crabbottom and in conversation with a friend remarked that he was well and felt better than for months. Returning home shortly after the dinner hour, he ate a hearty lunch, taking regular supper with the family later on. After supper he went to the barn and assisted his son in doing some light work and started to the house. He called to his son that he was sick and asked for help.. He was assisted to the house and became unconscious at once, his left side being paralyzed. Mr. Slaven was a son of the late S. C. Slaven, and was born at Meadow Dale in April, 1848, and was therefore in his 70th year. He is survived by his widow, who was a daughter of the late Dr. Arbogast, and three children: Earl, who lived at the home place, S. C. Slaven, of Charleston, WV. Va., and , Mrs. Frank McNulty, of the Crabbottom Vally. All were present at the funeral, his absent son not being able to reach his father until after death. One brother, H- H. Slaven. of Meadow Dale, also survives him, and he has a large number of kinsmen in this and adjoining counties. Mr. Slaven was a man who had many friends. He was kind hearted and hospitable, and will be greatly missed, especially in his immediate community where those who knew him best Were outspoken in their praise of him as neighbor and friend. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and in late years talked much of religion and the future state, expressing confidence in his preparation to meet the change, which came to him without warning. The funeral services were held at Hightown church Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, and were conducted by his pastor, Rev. N. A. Parker, assisted by Rev. J. C. Thrasher, of the Methodist church. The presence of a large number of people attested the esteem in which he was held, and there was a beautiful floral tribute. Interment was in the Hightown cemetery.
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