DANILE YOUNKEN,
a veteran of the Civil war, died at his home on Jefferson avenue
this morning at 4:05 o'clock, from a complication from the effect of a severe attack of la grippe and pneumonia. - Mr. Younken was was one of the most highly respected citizens, not only of this city but of the county. - He was born in Sommersett county, Pennsylvania on May 16, 1840 and was at the time of his death in his seventy third year. - In 1865 he was united in marriage to Margaret E. Braden of Greene county, Pa., who survives him. He has also two brothers and one sister living, Jefferson Younken resides at Graysville, Pa., and Thaddeus Younken at Wichita, Kansas, and Mrs. Nancy Barnett residing near Cameron. - Mr. Younken was for many years a resident of Greene county, Pa., and from there he came to Marshall county in 1880, and after a residence of several years in Liberty district he came to Moundsville and since April 1, 1892, he has resided here. - He was identified in the work that caused the rapid growth of this city. He served the county court as superintendent of the Infirmary for many years and not till ill health compelled him to do so did he cease taking active part in all the many good works that have been taken up for the improvement of the county as well as that of this city. - The deceased served throughout the war and has since been identified in the work of the GAR and was for many years commander of J. C. Caldwell Post at this city and was well known by the members of the organization and highly respected by all who knew him. He was also a working member of the M. E. Church to which he was devoted. - His life was that of an exemplary citizen and he had the confidence of all who knew him. - Funeral services will be held at the residence at two o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday, conducted by Rev. B. F. Rhods and interment at Mount Rose cemetery, all of which will be under the directions and care of J. C. Caldwell Post No. 21 of the G. A. R. - Friends are kindly requested to omit flowers.
a veteran of the Civil war, died at his home on Jefferson avenue
this morning at 4:05 o'clock, from a complication from the effect of a severe attack of la grippe and pneumonia. - Mr. Younken was was one of the most highly respected citizens, not only of this city but of the county. - He was born in Sommersett county, Pennsylvania on May 16, 1840 and was at the time of his death in his seventy third year. - In 1865 he was united in marriage to Margaret E. Braden of Greene county, Pa., who survives him. He has also two brothers and one sister living, Jefferson Younken resides at Graysville, Pa., and Thaddeus Younken at Wichita, Kansas, and Mrs. Nancy Barnett residing near Cameron. - Mr. Younken was for many years a resident of Greene county, Pa., and from there he came to Marshall county in 1880, and after a residence of several years in Liberty district he came to Moundsville and since April 1, 1892, he has resided here. - He was identified in the work that caused the rapid growth of this city. He served the county court as superintendent of the Infirmary for many years and not till ill health compelled him to do so did he cease taking active part in all the many good works that have been taken up for the improvement of the county as well as that of this city. - The deceased served throughout the war and has since been identified in the work of the GAR and was for many years commander of J. C. Caldwell Post at this city and was well known by the members of the organization and highly respected by all who knew him. He was also a working member of the M. E. Church to which he was devoted. - His life was that of an exemplary citizen and he had the confidence of all who knew him. - Funeral services will be held at the residence at two o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday, conducted by Rev. B. F. Rhods and interment at Mount Rose cemetery, all of which will be under the directions and care of J. C. Caldwell Post No. 21 of the G. A. R. - Friends are kindly requested to omit flowers.
DANILE YOUNKEN,
a veteran of the Civil war, died at his home on Jefferson avenue
this morning at 4:05 o'clock, from a complication from the effect of a severe attack of la grippe and pneumonia. - Mr. Younken was was one of the most highly respected citizens, not only of this city but of the county. - He was born in Sommersett county, Pennsylvania on May 16, 1840 and was at the time of his death in his seventy third year. - In 1865 he was united in marriage to Margaret E. Braden of Greene county, Pa., who survives him. He has also two brothers and one sister living, Jefferson Younken resides at Graysville, Pa., and Thaddeus Younken at Wichita, Kansas, and Mrs. Nancy Barnett residing near Cameron. - Mr. Younken was for many years a resident of Greene county, Pa., and from there he came to Marshall county in 1880, and after a residence of several years in Liberty district he came to Moundsville and since April 1, 1892, he has resided here. - He was identified in the work that caused the rapid growth of this city. He served the county court as superintendent of the Infirmary for many years and not till ill health compelled him to do so did he cease taking active part in all the many good works that have been taken up for the improvement of the county as well as that of this city. - The deceased served throughout the war and has since been identified in the work of the GAR and was for many years commander of J. C. Caldwell Post at this city and was well known by the members of the organization and highly respected by all who knew him. He was also a working member of the M. E. Church to which he was devoted. - His life was that of an exemplary citizen and he had the confidence of all who knew him. - Funeral services will be held at the residence at two o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday, conducted by Rev. B. F. Rhods and interment at Mount Rose cemetery, all of which will be under the directions and care of J. C. Caldwell Post No. 21 of the G. A. R. - Friends are kindly requested to omit flowers.
a veteran of the Civil war, died at his home on Jefferson avenue
this morning at 4:05 o'clock, from a complication from the effect of a severe attack of la grippe and pneumonia. - Mr. Younken was was one of the most highly respected citizens, not only of this city but of the county. - He was born in Sommersett county, Pennsylvania on May 16, 1840 and was at the time of his death in his seventy third year. - In 1865 he was united in marriage to Margaret E. Braden of Greene county, Pa., who survives him. He has also two brothers and one sister living, Jefferson Younken resides at Graysville, Pa., and Thaddeus Younken at Wichita, Kansas, and Mrs. Nancy Barnett residing near Cameron. - Mr. Younken was for many years a resident of Greene county, Pa., and from there he came to Marshall county in 1880, and after a residence of several years in Liberty district he came to Moundsville and since April 1, 1892, he has resided here. - He was identified in the work that caused the rapid growth of this city. He served the county court as superintendent of the Infirmary for many years and not till ill health compelled him to do so did he cease taking active part in all the many good works that have been taken up for the improvement of the county as well as that of this city. - The deceased served throughout the war and has since been identified in the work of the GAR and was for many years commander of J. C. Caldwell Post at this city and was well known by the members of the organization and highly respected by all who knew him. He was also a working member of the M. E. Church to which he was devoted. - His life was that of an exemplary citizen and he had the confidence of all who knew him. - Funeral services will be held at the residence at two o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday, conducted by Rev. B. F. Rhods and interment at Mount Rose cemetery, all of which will be under the directions and care of J. C. Caldwell Post No. 21 of the G. A. R. - Friends are kindly requested to omit flowers.
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