Jacob D. Bunting died at his home Friday afternoon, September 16, at 3:30, after an illness extending over a period of about nine months. The immediate cause of his death was the extended growth of a cancer of the liver that had so sapped his strength that death from exhaustion ensued.
Mr. Bunting was born in the state of Pennsylvania and was left an orphan when only 8 years old. Since that time he had to shift for himself. When 18 he drifted to Detroit and applied for work on the Michigan Central. They gave him a position at this place and Wayne has been his home ever since then. After working on the railroad for several years, he loaned a business man a small sum of money and took security on a man's stock of goods. The man left town and Mr. Bunting, not being able to dispose of the store, opened it up for business. For years he ran a store and was postmaster. In all his business career, Mr. Bunting had but one fault and that was that he had too much confidence in humanity and he often gave men credit who afterwards made no pretense of paying. In this way he lost thousands of dollars.
When anyone that leaves any impress upon society has died, we know him better than while he was living. We view his actions and judge his character and with a calmer eye. In a clearer light we perceive the ruling principles of his conduct and the results of his labors. Because this is so, the review of the life of a good man is both a benefit and a pleasure. The steady course of a an upright man compels admiration. Kindness of heart and purity of life will levy a tribute of respect and love upon ourselves and because such a life has been lived out in our midst.
In Wayne, Mr. Bunting has lived and labored and succeeded; and, by his business integrity and uprightness of life, has exterted a wide influence for good all over the community. All who came in contact with him were impressed with the sincerity of his life and were made to feel the influence of his kindly nature. How many of the poor and struggling and sorrowing he helped in time of their distress no one on earth will ever know; such records are not kept in earthly books, but are to be found in the records on high. And while the world knew him as a careful man of business, it was within the sanctuary of his home that he reveled himself fully, in the presence of of his family as husband and in this sacred place he received the filial devotion of his children. As a citizen he willingly bore his share of public burdens and discharged every duty with faithfulness. For many years he has been associated with the trustee board of the Wayne Methodist Episcopal church; and, while health permitted, was punctual in his attendance at the house of God. In his late illness he spoke of his confidence in God and of his faith in that divine goodness that had overshadowed him during his whole life. He approached the future in hope, having the assurance that his name and life record are written in heaven. Thus has gone from our midst a friend and father to rest from his labors.
The funeral services were held at the family home Monday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. Bartram assisted by Rev. Shannon. His remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the old cemetery.
Wayne County Review
September 23, 1898
Mr. Bunting was born in the state of Pennsylvania and was left an orphan when only 8 years old. Since that time he had to shift for himself. When 18 he drifted to Detroit and applied for work on the Michigan Central. They gave him a position at this place and Wayne has been his home ever since then. After working on the railroad for several years, he loaned a business man a small sum of money and took security on a man's stock of goods. The man left town and Mr. Bunting, not being able to dispose of the store, opened it up for business. For years he ran a store and was postmaster. In all his business career, Mr. Bunting had but one fault and that was that he had too much confidence in humanity and he often gave men credit who afterwards made no pretense of paying. In this way he lost thousands of dollars.
When anyone that leaves any impress upon society has died, we know him better than while he was living. We view his actions and judge his character and with a calmer eye. In a clearer light we perceive the ruling principles of his conduct and the results of his labors. Because this is so, the review of the life of a good man is both a benefit and a pleasure. The steady course of a an upright man compels admiration. Kindness of heart and purity of life will levy a tribute of respect and love upon ourselves and because such a life has been lived out in our midst.
In Wayne, Mr. Bunting has lived and labored and succeeded; and, by his business integrity and uprightness of life, has exterted a wide influence for good all over the community. All who came in contact with him were impressed with the sincerity of his life and were made to feel the influence of his kindly nature. How many of the poor and struggling and sorrowing he helped in time of their distress no one on earth will ever know; such records are not kept in earthly books, but are to be found in the records on high. And while the world knew him as a careful man of business, it was within the sanctuary of his home that he reveled himself fully, in the presence of of his family as husband and in this sacred place he received the filial devotion of his children. As a citizen he willingly bore his share of public burdens and discharged every duty with faithfulness. For many years he has been associated with the trustee board of the Wayne Methodist Episcopal church; and, while health permitted, was punctual in his attendance at the house of God. In his late illness he spoke of his confidence in God and of his faith in that divine goodness that had overshadowed him during his whole life. He approached the future in hope, having the assurance that his name and life record are written in heaven. Thus has gone from our midst a friend and father to rest from his labors.
The funeral services were held at the family home Monday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. Bartram assisted by Rev. Shannon. His remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the old cemetery.
Wayne County Review
September 23, 1898
Jacob D. Bunting died at his home Friday afternoon, September 16, at 3:30, after an illness extending over a period of about nine months. The immediate cause of his death was the extended growth of a cancer of the liver that had so sapped his strength that death from exhaustion ensued.
Mr. Bunting was born in the state of Pennsylvania and was left an orphan when only 8 years old. Since that time he had to shift for himself. When 18 he drifted to Detroit and applied for work on the Michigan Central. They gave him a position at this place and Wayne has been his home ever since then. After working on the railroad for several years, he loaned a business man a small sum of money and took security on a man's stock of goods. The man left town and Mr. Bunting, not being able to dispose of the store, opened it up for business. For years he ran a store and was postmaster. In all his business career, Mr. Bunting had but one fault and that was that he had too much confidence in humanity and he often gave men credit who afterwards made no pretense of paying. In this way he lost thousands of dollars.
When anyone that leaves any impress upon society has died, we know him better than while he was living. We view his actions and judge his character and with a calmer eye. In a clearer light we perceive the ruling principles of his conduct and the results of his labors. Because this is so, the review of the life of a good man is both a benefit and a pleasure. The steady course of a an upright man compels admiration. Kindness of heart and purity of life will levy a tribute of respect and love upon ourselves and because such a life has been lived out in our midst.
In Wayne, Mr. Bunting has lived and labored and succeeded; and, by his business integrity and uprightness of life, has exterted a wide influence for good all over the community. All who came in contact with him were impressed with the sincerity of his life and were made to feel the influence of his kindly nature. How many of the poor and struggling and sorrowing he helped in time of their distress no one on earth will ever know; such records are not kept in earthly books, but are to be found in the records on high. And while the world knew him as a careful man of business, it was within the sanctuary of his home that he reveled himself fully, in the presence of of his family as husband and in this sacred place he received the filial devotion of his children. As a citizen he willingly bore his share of public burdens and discharged every duty with faithfulness. For many years he has been associated with the trustee board of the Wayne Methodist Episcopal church; and, while health permitted, was punctual in his attendance at the house of God. In his late illness he spoke of his confidence in God and of his faith in that divine goodness that had overshadowed him during his whole life. He approached the future in hope, having the assurance that his name and life record are written in heaven. Thus has gone from our midst a friend and father to rest from his labors.
The funeral services were held at the family home Monday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. Bartram assisted by Rev. Shannon. His remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the old cemetery.
Wayne County Review
September 23, 1898
Mr. Bunting was born in the state of Pennsylvania and was left an orphan when only 8 years old. Since that time he had to shift for himself. When 18 he drifted to Detroit and applied for work on the Michigan Central. They gave him a position at this place and Wayne has been his home ever since then. After working on the railroad for several years, he loaned a business man a small sum of money and took security on a man's stock of goods. The man left town and Mr. Bunting, not being able to dispose of the store, opened it up for business. For years he ran a store and was postmaster. In all his business career, Mr. Bunting had but one fault and that was that he had too much confidence in humanity and he often gave men credit who afterwards made no pretense of paying. In this way he lost thousands of dollars.
When anyone that leaves any impress upon society has died, we know him better than while he was living. We view his actions and judge his character and with a calmer eye. In a clearer light we perceive the ruling principles of his conduct and the results of his labors. Because this is so, the review of the life of a good man is both a benefit and a pleasure. The steady course of a an upright man compels admiration. Kindness of heart and purity of life will levy a tribute of respect and love upon ourselves and because such a life has been lived out in our midst.
In Wayne, Mr. Bunting has lived and labored and succeeded; and, by his business integrity and uprightness of life, has exterted a wide influence for good all over the community. All who came in contact with him were impressed with the sincerity of his life and were made to feel the influence of his kindly nature. How many of the poor and struggling and sorrowing he helped in time of their distress no one on earth will ever know; such records are not kept in earthly books, but are to be found in the records on high. And while the world knew him as a careful man of business, it was within the sanctuary of his home that he reveled himself fully, in the presence of of his family as husband and in this sacred place he received the filial devotion of his children. As a citizen he willingly bore his share of public burdens and discharged every duty with faithfulness. For many years he has been associated with the trustee board of the Wayne Methodist Episcopal church; and, while health permitted, was punctual in his attendance at the house of God. In his late illness he spoke of his confidence in God and of his faith in that divine goodness that had overshadowed him during his whole life. He approached the future in hope, having the assurance that his name and life record are written in heaven. Thus has gone from our midst a friend and father to rest from his labors.
The funeral services were held at the family home Monday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. Bartram assisted by Rev. Shannon. His remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the old cemetery.
Wayne County Review
September 23, 1898
