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The old war veteran, whose friends are legion, suffered a stroke of paralysis several days ago and since that time has been lingering between life and death while relatives and friends watched anxiously at his bedside praying for some signs of improvement. But it was not to be, and this morning at 3:30 o'clock, the Angel of Death came to claim the spirit of another of MIddletown's old and highly respected citizens. ALEXANDER PRICE, who for a number of years past has lived a life of retirement and who to many has been a familiar figure upon the streets nearly every day, was born in Shepherdstown, Virginia, August 24, 1838. He moved to Ohio in 1857. When still a young man, he was among the first to offer his services to his country, enlisting for service in the Civil War in the 60th Ohio and with his comrades he fought valiantly giving his very best for the cause which he felt was on the side of right. During his residence in Middletown, Ohio, ALEXANDER PRICE has been one who was always active in political and civic affairs, taking decided stands upon all questions which might in any way affect the best interests of Middletown, but always on the side which his conscience told him was right. His going will be felt by many with whom he was held in the highest respect and esteem and who looked upon him as a man of principles. The deceased is survived by seven children: MESDAMES GEORGE HARTLEY of New Holland, Ohio; SILAS FLINT of Circleville, Ohio; T.C. PAINE of Athens, Georgia; RAYMOND BUTLER, of Mason, Ohio; ALFRED WILLIAMSON of this city; and two sons: HENRY PRICE and EARL PRICE of this city. Besides these he leaves the widow and to all the deepest sympathy of the many friends in and around Middletown is being extended during the sad hours of their bereavement. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the residence with REV. W. H. THOMPSON officiating and interment in charge of Undertaker MC COY. From the Middletown Journal All Middletown today mourns the passing of ALEXANDER PRICE, more familiarly and generally known by youth and citizen as "Dad" PRICE, whose death today at 3:30 a.m. marked the close of his life in his eighty-third year. His family, realizing that death was imminent, following the first stroke of paralysis last Friday morning, was summoned to his bedside and were with him when the end came at his home, 807 Queen Street, Middletown. MR. PRICE had been vigorous and healthy for a man of his years and his death which came with little warning, is a shock to his family and friends. When he arose at an early hour last Friday morning, as was his usual custom, he was in a serious condition and his rapid loss of strength together with a debility due to advanced age, weakened his resistance against his affliction. Although he lost control of his body, he retained his great willpower and strong mind and remained in this condition until Monday night when he sank into a coma. The veteran is gone but his cheerful words of greeting to everyone old and young alike, will linger in the memory of those who frequently stopped for an exchange of words with him at gatherings or on the streets where he was a familiar figure. Lived Here 50 Years: MR. PRICE had been identified with activities of this section for more than fifty years having removed from Shephardstown, Va., where he was born, August 24, 1838, to Ohio with his parents GEORGE and ELIZABETH ZIMMERMAN PRICE, both deceased. In his younger years he followed the occupation of a carpenter and although he attained considerable success in this line of work he found farming more to his liking and operated a large and prosperous tract of land near Lebanon, Ohio, for a number of years. Previous to that time he had resided at Washington C. H., Ohio. For a long period he was interested in agricultural pursuits and established the reputation as one of the leading farmers in these parts for his industrious application to the best tenets of his vocation. Fifteen years ago he retired to enjoy the fruition of his labors and came to Middletown where he became imbued with the spirit of the community in which he spent his interests conscientiously. He was favored for his integrity and probity and won the high esteem of his fellow citizens for these fine traits. His political views made him a Democrat and he was always strong in his convictions for the party which had his staunch support at all times and his wholehearted interest. Wheile he was a sympathizer of Democratic views, he was not antagonistic and had a wide number of friends among Republicans. MR. PRICE always watched with attentive pleasure the political advancement of his boyhood friend, HARRY M. DAUGHERTY, whose original home was at Washington Court House, and rejoiced in his recent appointment as attorney general. Home Life Happy: MR. PRICE'S home life and his associations with his friends were always carried on in a manner that warranted his reputation as a citizen of high repute and confidence and to his family his passing means a great loss. The incident is expecially acute at this time as the couple had built the happiest expectations in the celebration of the event next October that would have marked the happy bond that has existed between them for 50 years. Forty-nine years ago MR. PRICE was married to SARAH ADLINE CALLENDER at Washington Court House Ohio and the years have always been mutually happy to the couple. To this union were born the following surviving children who always regarded their father as their companion whose solicitous advice was always for their welfare: MRS. GEORGE HARTLEY, New Holland, Ohio; MRS. SILAS FLINT, Circleville, Ohio; MRS. E. C. PAINE, Athens, Georgia; MRS. RAYMOND BUTLER, Mason, Ohio; MRS. ALFRED WILLIAMSON, MR. HENRY PRICE, and MR. EARL PRICE, Middletown, Ohio. The deceased served one year in the Civil War, enlisting in the 60th Ohio Divison, and took great pride in having a thrilling story of his experiences in the service of his country to match those of the late war. His religious inclinations were toward the Church of Christ and funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late residence with REV. W. H. THOMPSON in charge. Contributed by Marilyn Butler Craig, waterloo@netusa1.net ------------------------------ End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V99 Issue #12 ******************************************