Monday morning, somewhere near the noon hour, a gentleman in an auto met a buggy, on the main street in Basic, the horse appeared to be drifting aimlessly along, the lines dragging in the street, and the occupant sitting straight up on the seat. The autoist stopped and discovered the man to be Mr. Lemuel F. Kirby, of the Dooms section, and he had evidently passed quietly away while driving along the road as there were no indications of any struggle or effort. It transpired that Mr. Kirby had come to town that morning in his buggy with cream for the Creamery, and having transacted his business, had started on the return home. We have since learned that he had been troubled with his heart, and high blood pressure, and it was highly probable it was from this cause that he was so suddenly stricken, on the highway home. Undertaker Etter was called and took the body in charge in just being deemed unnecessary as the condition of Mr. Kirby's health was known to his family and friends.
The deceased was 74 years of age, lacking a few weeks, and is survived by his widow, four sons and three daughters. The funeral and interment was held at Zion Lutheran Church, of which he was a faithful life-long member, on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Mr. Ritchie, in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Mr. Marks, due to sickness. The funeral was very largely attended and evidenced the high esteem in which Mr. Kirby was held, by his home people, who had known him all his life.
We had only a passing acquaintance with Mr. Kirby, but since his sudden taking off, we have heard expressions of commendation, from quite a number of commendation, from quite a number who had a life-long acquaintance with him. And one and all united in expressions of the highest commendation of his life and character as a man. We recall particularly that one-a man who himself holds position of trust and responsibility-made the remark that "No man was more honorable and upright or stood higher in the community than Lem Kirby." This is strong commendation, praise that any man, living or dead, might be proud of. And it teaches a lesson, to all of us, that tho' we struggle and strive for riches and honors and the applause of the crowd, after all "a good name," as Solomon said, "is more desired than great riches." It is something that money cannot buy. We believe it was Goldsmith who wrote "A wits a feather, and a fool's a clod. An honest man's the noblest work of God."
Valley Virginian-date of paper: February 13, 1920
The deceased was 74 years of age, lacking a few weeks, and is survived by his widow, four sons and three daughters. The funeral and interment was held at Zion Lutheran Church, of which he was a faithful life-long member, on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Mr. Ritchie, in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Mr. Marks, due to sickness. The funeral was very largely attended and evidenced the high esteem in which Mr. Kirby was held, by his home people, who had known him all his life.
We had only a passing acquaintance with Mr. Kirby, but since his sudden taking off, we have heard expressions of commendation, from quite a number of commendation, from quite a number who had a life-long acquaintance with him. And one and all united in expressions of the highest commendation of his life and character as a man. We recall particularly that one-a man who himself holds position of trust and responsibility-made the remark that "No man was more honorable and upright or stood higher in the community than Lem Kirby." This is strong commendation, praise that any man, living or dead, might be proud of. And it teaches a lesson, to all of us, that tho' we struggle and strive for riches and honors and the applause of the crowd, after all "a good name," as Solomon said, "is more desired than great riches." It is something that money cannot buy. We believe it was Goldsmith who wrote "A wits a feather, and a fool's a clod. An honest man's the noblest work of God."
Valley Virginian-date of paper: February 13, 1920
Monday morning, somewhere near the noon hour, a gentleman in an auto met a buggy, on the main street in Basic, the horse appeared to be drifting aimlessly along, the lines dragging in the street, and the occupant sitting straight up on the seat. The autoist stopped and discovered the man to be Mr. Lemuel F. Kirby, of the Dooms section, and he had evidently passed quietly away while driving along the road as there were no indications of any struggle or effort. It transpired that Mr. Kirby had come to town that morning in his buggy with cream for the Creamery, and having transacted his business, had started on the return home. We have since learned that he had been troubled with his heart, and high blood pressure, and it was highly probable it was from this cause that he was so suddenly stricken, on the highway home. Undertaker Etter was called and took the body in charge in just being deemed unnecessary as the condition of Mr. Kirby's health was known to his family and friends.
The deceased was 74 years of age, lacking a few weeks, and is survived by his widow, four sons and three daughters. The funeral and interment was held at Zion Lutheran Church, of which he was a faithful life-long member, on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Mr. Ritchie, in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Mr. Marks, due to sickness. The funeral was very largely attended and evidenced the high esteem in which Mr. Kirby was held, by his home people, who had known him all his life.
We had only a passing acquaintance with Mr. Kirby, but since his sudden taking off, we have heard expressions of commendation, from quite a number of commendation, from quite a number who had a life-long acquaintance with him. And one and all united in expressions of the highest commendation of his life and character as a man. We recall particularly that one-a man who himself holds position of trust and responsibility-made the remark that "No man was more honorable and upright or stood higher in the community than Lem Kirby." This is strong commendation, praise that any man, living or dead, might be proud of. And it teaches a lesson, to all of us, that tho' we struggle and strive for riches and honors and the applause of the crowd, after all "a good name," as Solomon said, "is more desired than great riches." It is something that money cannot buy. We believe it was Goldsmith who wrote "A wits a feather, and a fool's a clod. An honest man's the noblest work of God."
Valley Virginian-date of paper: February 13, 1920
The deceased was 74 years of age, lacking a few weeks, and is survived by his widow, four sons and three daughters. The funeral and interment was held at Zion Lutheran Church, of which he was a faithful life-long member, on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Mr. Ritchie, in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Mr. Marks, due to sickness. The funeral was very largely attended and evidenced the high esteem in which Mr. Kirby was held, by his home people, who had known him all his life.
We had only a passing acquaintance with Mr. Kirby, but since his sudden taking off, we have heard expressions of commendation, from quite a number of commendation, from quite a number who had a life-long acquaintance with him. And one and all united in expressions of the highest commendation of his life and character as a man. We recall particularly that one-a man who himself holds position of trust and responsibility-made the remark that "No man was more honorable and upright or stood higher in the community than Lem Kirby." This is strong commendation, praise that any man, living or dead, might be proud of. And it teaches a lesson, to all of us, that tho' we struggle and strive for riches and honors and the applause of the crowd, after all "a good name," as Solomon said, "is more desired than great riches." It is something that money cannot buy. We believe it was Goldsmith who wrote "A wits a feather, and a fool's a clod. An honest man's the noblest work of God."
Valley Virginian-date of paper: February 13, 1920
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