Tazewell County Reporter and Washington Post & News, Washington, IL, July 3, 1924, P1
GEO. W. TOBIAS.
A long life measured by years, but who shall know how long when measured by noble purposes and deeds.
George W. Tobias was born in Circleville, Ohio, Oct. 23, 1845, and died in Washington, Illinois, June 27, 1924. For the past six month[s] he had been in failing health, but was able to be up and around the house until about three weeks ago. Mr. Tobias was in his 79th year.
In the year 1851 he with his father and mother and a brother and sister, now dead, made the trip from Ohio to Illinois, and settled in Washington, Illinois. In this caravan that moved out from Ohio to the Illinois prairies were the families of Jacob Zinser and George Ferner. There were about twenty-five in this little colony and of that number only two are living. Mr. Tobias was about six years old at the time, and the trip to the west was enjoyed by the little playmates of these families. The ties of the old homes back in Ohio brought them together in a feeling of fellowship which went with them through all the coming years, and was a golden memory that gleamed out in Life's pathway.
Mr. Tobias grew up to manhood in Washington. In the year 1864 he attended school at Naperville, Illinois, and on December 15th of that year he enlisted in the Civil War in the 132nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry. After the close of the war he located in business at Annawan, Illinois. Later he engaged in the hardware business with his father and brother at Washington, Illinois. The brother retiring, the business was conducted under the firm name of L. Tobias & Son for many years. On the death of the father in the year 1902, the firm was dissolved.
Mr. Tobias united with the Methodist church before leaving for school at Naperville, and he has been a faithful member ever since, serving as a member of the official board and teacher of the Woman's class. With one exception he was the oldest member of the church. All through the years he never missed the opportunity of attending the church services and of doing the Lord's work. He had a kindly[,] cheerful personality and was ever true and loyal to his country's welfare. In his home life he was devoted, kind and gentle, and the same genial spirit was manifest to the wide circle of friends.
George W. Tobias, son of Lewis and Sarah Hittle Tobias, and Anna Martha Scott, daughter of J. Randolph and Asenath Hicks Scott, were married at the home farm in Washington, Illinois, on October 8, 1874. To this union was born a son who died in infancy. They moved into their present home which was built prior to their marriage and where they have since resided, with the exception of one year spent in Streator, Illinois. The years have come and gone and had they both lived until next October their golden wedding would have dawned for them.
Mr. Tobias was the last of his family, his father and mother and sisters, Mrs. Mary Sonneman and Mrs. Bessie Millington, and a brother, Frank Tobias, having preceded him to the better world.
Mr. Tobias during his illness expressed himself as willing to go.
Funeral services were held at the home on Monday afternoon, R. W. Ames, a former beloved minister of Mr. Tobias, officiating. His text was II Tim. IV. 7.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Scott: Corydon, Iowa; Lincoln R. Scott, Denver, Colo.; William G. Scott, Ezra Tobias, D. W. Tobias and daughter Agnes, Mrs. Willis C. Tobias, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson, Harry Tobias, Mrs. D. J. Yale and daughter Miss Edith, Mrs. Slater, Clarence W. Heyl, Mr. and Mrs. John Wiechmann; Mrs. R. Wilson and Mrs. and Mrs. J. R. Jones, all of Peoria; Mr. and Mrs. T. Solterman., Pekin; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, Hopedale; Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Danforth, Cropsey; Mr. and Mrs. Theo. T. Sample, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Byron Ray and Miss Harriet Ray of El Paso.
GEO. W. TOBIAS.
A long life measured by years, but who shall know how long when measured by noble purposes and deeds.
George W. Tobias was born in Circleville, Ohio, Oct. 23, 1845, and died in Washington, Illinois, June 27, 1924. For the past six month[s] he had been in failing health, but was able to be up and around the house until about three weeks ago. Mr. Tobias was in his 79th year.
In the year 1851 he with his father and mother and a brother and sister, now dead, made the trip from Ohio to Illinois, and settled in Washington, Illinois. In this caravan that moved out from Ohio to the Illinois prairies were the families of Jacob Zinser and George Ferner. There were about twenty-five in this little colony and of that number only two are living. Mr. Tobias was about six years old at the time, and the trip to the west was enjoyed by the little playmates of these families. The ties of the old homes back in Ohio brought them together in a feeling of fellowship which went with them through all the coming years, and was a golden memory that gleamed out in Life's pathway.
Mr. Tobias grew up to manhood in Washington. In the year 1864 he attended school at Naperville, Illinois, and on December 15th of that year he enlisted in the Civil War in the 132nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry. After the close of the war he located in business at Annawan, Illinois. Later he engaged in the hardware business with his father and brother at Washington, Illinois. The brother retiring, the business was conducted under the firm name of L. Tobias & Son for many years. On the death of the father in the year 1902, the firm was dissolved.
Mr. Tobias united with the Methodist church before leaving for school at Naperville, and he has been a faithful member ever since, serving as a member of the official board and teacher of the Woman's class. With one exception he was the oldest member of the church. All through the years he never missed the opportunity of attending the church services and of doing the Lord's work. He had a kindly[,] cheerful personality and was ever true and loyal to his country's welfare. In his home life he was devoted, kind and gentle, and the same genial spirit was manifest to the wide circle of friends.
George W. Tobias, son of Lewis and Sarah Hittle Tobias, and Anna Martha Scott, daughter of J. Randolph and Asenath Hicks Scott, were married at the home farm in Washington, Illinois, on October 8, 1874. To this union was born a son who died in infancy. They moved into their present home which was built prior to their marriage and where they have since resided, with the exception of one year spent in Streator, Illinois. The years have come and gone and had they both lived until next October their golden wedding would have dawned for them.
Mr. Tobias was the last of his family, his father and mother and sisters, Mrs. Mary Sonneman and Mrs. Bessie Millington, and a brother, Frank Tobias, having preceded him to the better world.
Mr. Tobias during his illness expressed himself as willing to go.
Funeral services were held at the home on Monday afternoon, R. W. Ames, a former beloved minister of Mr. Tobias, officiating. His text was II Tim. IV. 7.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Scott: Corydon, Iowa; Lincoln R. Scott, Denver, Colo.; William G. Scott, Ezra Tobias, D. W. Tobias and daughter Agnes, Mrs. Willis C. Tobias, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson, Harry Tobias, Mrs. D. J. Yale and daughter Miss Edith, Mrs. Slater, Clarence W. Heyl, Mr. and Mrs. John Wiechmann; Mrs. R. Wilson and Mrs. and Mrs. J. R. Jones, all of Peoria; Mr. and Mrs. T. Solterman., Pekin; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, Hopedale; Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Danforth, Cropsey; Mr. and Mrs. Theo. T. Sample, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Byron Ray and Miss Harriet Ray of El Paso.
Tazewell County Reporter and Washington Post & News, Washington, IL, July 3, 1924, P1
GEO. W. TOBIAS.
A long life measured by years, but who shall know how long when measured by noble purposes and deeds.
George W. Tobias was born in Circleville, Ohio, Oct. 23, 1845, and died in Washington, Illinois, June 27, 1924. For the past six month[s] he had been in failing health, but was able to be up and around the house until about three weeks ago. Mr. Tobias was in his 79th year.
In the year 1851 he with his father and mother and a brother and sister, now dead, made the trip from Ohio to Illinois, and settled in Washington, Illinois. In this caravan that moved out from Ohio to the Illinois prairies were the families of Jacob Zinser and George Ferner. There were about twenty-five in this little colony and of that number only two are living. Mr. Tobias was about six years old at the time, and the trip to the west was enjoyed by the little playmates of these families. The ties of the old homes back in Ohio brought them together in a feeling of fellowship which went with them through all the coming years, and was a golden memory that gleamed out in Life's pathway.
Mr. Tobias grew up to manhood in Washington. In the year 1864 he attended school at Naperville, Illinois, and on December 15th of that year he enlisted in the Civil War in the 132nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry. After the close of the war he located in business at Annawan, Illinois. Later he engaged in the hardware business with his father and brother at Washington, Illinois. The brother retiring, the business was conducted under the firm name of L. Tobias & Son for many years. On the death of the father in the year 1902, the firm was dissolved.
Mr. Tobias united with the Methodist church before leaving for school at Naperville, and he has been a faithful member ever since, serving as a member of the official board and teacher of the Woman's class. With one exception he was the oldest member of the church. All through the years he never missed the opportunity of attending the church services and of doing the Lord's work. He had a kindly[,] cheerful personality and was ever true and loyal to his country's welfare. In his home life he was devoted, kind and gentle, and the same genial spirit was manifest to the wide circle of friends.
George W. Tobias, son of Lewis and Sarah Hittle Tobias, and Anna Martha Scott, daughter of J. Randolph and Asenath Hicks Scott, were married at the home farm in Washington, Illinois, on October 8, 1874. To this union was born a son who died in infancy. They moved into their present home which was built prior to their marriage and where they have since resided, with the exception of one year spent in Streator, Illinois. The years have come and gone and had they both lived until next October their golden wedding would have dawned for them.
Mr. Tobias was the last of his family, his father and mother and sisters, Mrs. Mary Sonneman and Mrs. Bessie Millington, and a brother, Frank Tobias, having preceded him to the better world.
Mr. Tobias during his illness expressed himself as willing to go.
Funeral services were held at the home on Monday afternoon, R. W. Ames, a former beloved minister of Mr. Tobias, officiating. His text was II Tim. IV. 7.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Scott: Corydon, Iowa; Lincoln R. Scott, Denver, Colo.; William G. Scott, Ezra Tobias, D. W. Tobias and daughter Agnes, Mrs. Willis C. Tobias, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson, Harry Tobias, Mrs. D. J. Yale and daughter Miss Edith, Mrs. Slater, Clarence W. Heyl, Mr. and Mrs. John Wiechmann; Mrs. R. Wilson and Mrs. and Mrs. J. R. Jones, all of Peoria; Mr. and Mrs. T. Solterman., Pekin; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, Hopedale; Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Danforth, Cropsey; Mr. and Mrs. Theo. T. Sample, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Byron Ray and Miss Harriet Ray of El Paso.
GEO. W. TOBIAS.
A long life measured by years, but who shall know how long when measured by noble purposes and deeds.
George W. Tobias was born in Circleville, Ohio, Oct. 23, 1845, and died in Washington, Illinois, June 27, 1924. For the past six month[s] he had been in failing health, but was able to be up and around the house until about three weeks ago. Mr. Tobias was in his 79th year.
In the year 1851 he with his father and mother and a brother and sister, now dead, made the trip from Ohio to Illinois, and settled in Washington, Illinois. In this caravan that moved out from Ohio to the Illinois prairies were the families of Jacob Zinser and George Ferner. There were about twenty-five in this little colony and of that number only two are living. Mr. Tobias was about six years old at the time, and the trip to the west was enjoyed by the little playmates of these families. The ties of the old homes back in Ohio brought them together in a feeling of fellowship which went with them through all the coming years, and was a golden memory that gleamed out in Life's pathway.
Mr. Tobias grew up to manhood in Washington. In the year 1864 he attended school at Naperville, Illinois, and on December 15th of that year he enlisted in the Civil War in the 132nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry. After the close of the war he located in business at Annawan, Illinois. Later he engaged in the hardware business with his father and brother at Washington, Illinois. The brother retiring, the business was conducted under the firm name of L. Tobias & Son for many years. On the death of the father in the year 1902, the firm was dissolved.
Mr. Tobias united with the Methodist church before leaving for school at Naperville, and he has been a faithful member ever since, serving as a member of the official board and teacher of the Woman's class. With one exception he was the oldest member of the church. All through the years he never missed the opportunity of attending the church services and of doing the Lord's work. He had a kindly[,] cheerful personality and was ever true and loyal to his country's welfare. In his home life he was devoted, kind and gentle, and the same genial spirit was manifest to the wide circle of friends.
George W. Tobias, son of Lewis and Sarah Hittle Tobias, and Anna Martha Scott, daughter of J. Randolph and Asenath Hicks Scott, were married at the home farm in Washington, Illinois, on October 8, 1874. To this union was born a son who died in infancy. They moved into their present home which was built prior to their marriage and where they have since resided, with the exception of one year spent in Streator, Illinois. The years have come and gone and had they both lived until next October their golden wedding would have dawned for them.
Mr. Tobias was the last of his family, his father and mother and sisters, Mrs. Mary Sonneman and Mrs. Bessie Millington, and a brother, Frank Tobias, having preceded him to the better world.
Mr. Tobias during his illness expressed himself as willing to go.
Funeral services were held at the home on Monday afternoon, R. W. Ames, a former beloved minister of Mr. Tobias, officiating. His text was II Tim. IV. 7.
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Scott: Corydon, Iowa; Lincoln R. Scott, Denver, Colo.; William G. Scott, Ezra Tobias, D. W. Tobias and daughter Agnes, Mrs. Willis C. Tobias, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson, Harry Tobias, Mrs. D. J. Yale and daughter Miss Edith, Mrs. Slater, Clarence W. Heyl, Mr. and Mrs. John Wiechmann; Mrs. R. Wilson and Mrs. and Mrs. J. R. Jones, all of Peoria; Mr. and Mrs. T. Solterman., Pekin; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, Hopedale; Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Danforth, Cropsey; Mr. and Mrs. Theo. T. Sample, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Byron Ray and Miss Harriet Ray of El Paso.
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