Down, Alfred (Died)

Death of Mr. Alfred Down

Another esteemed and respected resident of Artemesia has passed away to 'that bourne from whence no traveller e'er returns." We refer to the death, on Saturday last, 9th inst, of Mr. Alfred Downs, ar. His death was not unexpected, as he was full of years, and for some years the infirmities of old age had been undermining his otherwise vigorous constitution. The funeral took place on Tuesday, when the remains were interred in the Flesherton cemetery. The cortege was one of the largest which has ever passed through this place. The funeral sermon will be preached in the Methodist church here, next Sunday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Ayers. Deceased was a faithful, earnest, and consistent member of the Methodist church, and when at all possible, was always to be found in his place in th various services in connection with the church of his adoption. he was a member of the class of Mr. Wm. Rutledge, Sr. He was a good old man in the very highest and noblest acceptation of that term and leaves behind him the bright and shining reflection of a well spent life. A large and respectable circle of relatives mourn his removal from their midst. He died a true Christian.