Shelby Tidings

Rev. Geo. S. Bright, Editor

A religious paper published monthly in the interests of the First Evangelical

Lutheran Church of Shelby, Ohio

August 1902, Vol 1, No 11

S. S. BLOOM

     On the 1st inst., the summons came to the Hon. S. S. BLOOM, and his soul went to its Maker.  For some months Mr. BLOOM had been confined to his bed, growing weaker as the days passed, until, finally, he fell asleep in death, peacefully, calmly, without a sign of physical struggle.

     Mr. BLOOM was an old citizen of this community, prominent in the early history of the city, closely identified with political, journalistic, educational and religious interests.  He was a member of our church here for many years, and, in earlier days, before disease and the infirmities of age had crept upon him, was most active in the interests of the church of his fathers.

He was a most interesting conversationalist, especially with respect to matters pertaining to the Lutheran church and her interests in this country.  His ecclesiastical horizon was broad and his solicitude for the welfare of his church deep.  He took pleasure in planning newer and better things for the church and Sunday school, and, although a conservative Lutheran, he was, by no means, behind the times.  Mr. BLOOM was, withal, one of our strongest laymen; a man who gave, without stint, of his counsel and means, in days when the congregation here was struggling and had great need of that stalwart Lutheranism of which Mr. BLOOM was a type.  To his untiring devotion in those days the older members of the congregation b_ar witness.

     The services over the body of the deceased were held in the Presbyterian church and were conducted by the Rev. W. H. SINGLEY, D.D., of Loudonville.  Both the place and the speaker were selected by Mr. BLOOM before his decease.  Dr. SINGLEY was assisted by the Rev. H. L. WILES, D.D., Mansfield.  The Masonic fraternity, under whose auspices the services were conducted, attended in a body, and, together with the friends and citizens, crowded the beautiful new church to its utmost capacity.

     Interment of the body was made in Oakland cemetery this city.

     The only surviving members of Mr. BLOOM's family are a son and a daughter--W. P. BLOOM, of Columbus and Mrs. Dr. M. T. LOVE, of this city.  The sympathy of the congregation goes out to these bereaved friends and they have its most profound condolence.

     Mr. and Mrs. HAMMOND and two daughters have moved from West Main street to Second street.  This makes church going much easier for them.

     Mr. and Mrs. Jacob FLASER have returned from their visit in the east.

     J. C. SKILES and wife enjoyed a visit recently, of friends from Van Wert--Walter STANLEY and family.

     The pastor has been enjoying, for the past month, a visit from his mother, whose home is in Topeka, Kas.

     Miss Ola MYERS, who has been confined to her bed with illness, has recovered sufficiently to be about the house.  We trust that it may be only a short time until she shall be able to attend the services of the church with her wonted regularity.

     A vocal solo by Miss STARR, a sister of W. W. STARR, of our city, was a special feature of the morning service of the 3rd, inst.

     Mr. and Mrs. J. C. SKILES spent a week in Indiana last month visiting relatives and friends.

Burton M. ORWILER.

     On Sabbath, July 20th, we laid to rest Burton M. ORWILER, aged 26 years, 7 months and 16 days.  The funeral services were held from the home of his parents west of the city, and were attended by a large company of friends and relatives.  Three hundred people passed the casket when the opportunity was given by the undertaker to look, for the last time, upon the face of the deceased.  Death came as a great relief, and the young brother expressed himself ready at any time the Master might call.  The passing of this young man was peculiarly sad, for he was just at the beginning of life.  Only a little more than a year ago he was married to Miss Mabel SUTTER, who, together with a little child, survives.  He has also left a brother and a sister, besides his devoted parents, to mourn his departure.  But it is well with his soul, and this fact has given his loved ones great comfort.  May the God of all grace continue to uphold them in this severe trial of their faith.

     The Hon. W. S. KERR and party who have been abroad for several months visiting England and various countries of the continent expect to sail from

Southampton for New York Aug. 22 and will arrive home about the first of

September.  The last letter received from Mr. KERR tells of their travels abroad.  They were then in Switzerland and expected to leave shortly for

England.  The members of the party are all enjoying good health.--Mansfield

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