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			Obituary of John E. Bogart

	John E. Bogart, oldest son of Isaac and Jane Bogart, for the past 27 
years a resident of Lima, Ohio, passed away at his late home on the 22nd of 
April, 1920 at the age of 50 years, 5 months, and 13 days.
	He was born at Columbus Grove on the 9th of November, 1869, where 
he had many friends who through the years have alwas always glad to greet 
him.  He possessed in large measure the ability to make and keep friends, 
and many indeed were those who sympathized with him in his last illness.
	About 27 years ago he entered the employ of the railroad company, 
formerly the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton R.R. Co., and for years was an 
engineer on this road, passing almost daily through the town in the 
neighborhood of which he grew to you manhood.
	He was married on the fourth of May a number of years, ago, to Miss 
Addie Copus, who survives him.  To them were born one son, Donovan, now grown
to young manhood.
	About a year ago sickness laid hold of him, and since that time he 
was not able to follow his occupation.  Last November he was compelled to go 
to bed and from that time onward he slowly failed in strength.  Those who 
visited him during this time found him patient and courteous, often hopeful, 
though toward the last he was convinced that he would never recover.  Last 
February he asked for Rev. R. W. Kohr to visit him and converse with him on 
the subject of his future and some of his brothers and he was baptized, and 
shortly after received into the fellowship of the Presbyterian church.
	Mr. Bogart had been for a number of years a member of Rufus Putnam 
Lodge No. 364 F. & A. M. and at his request the Masonic Order participated 
in his funeral services.  He also belonged to the Brotherhood of the 
Locomotive Engineers and the Royal Order of Moose.
	With the exception of one brother who died 17 years ago, he was the 
first of a large family to depart this life.  He is survived by his father 
and mother, Isaac and Jane Bogart, by five brothers and three sister as 
follows, David F. and Paul Bogart, of Lima, Mrs. G. H. Hartman and Mrs. C. P.
 Clevenger, also of Lima, Miss Ola Bogart, Mark, Lawrence and Harry Bogart, 
of Columbus Grove.  Besides the members of the immediate family there is a 
large connection throughout the community, the Bogart family being one of 
the oldest in the neighborhood.
	 Our friend fought his fight with faith and courage, and in the hour 
of his own extremity was ever mindful of those about him.  He has left 
behind him kindly and faithful feelings and grateful memories in many hearts.
	The funeral services were held in the home in Lima by Rev. R. W. 
Kohr and by the Masonic Order, and the body laid to rest in Woodlawn 
cemetery.