OBIT: Calvin H. WOOMER, 1887, Snyder Township, Blair County, PA

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OBITUARY.

  Death is sad at any time.  Again I am called upon to do homage to a 
dear friend and brother, Calvin H. Woomer.  It was on the 1st day of 
August, 1885, our bosom friend, Brother Lloyd P. Woomer, assistant 
superintendent of Olivia M. E. Sunday school, departed from earth to 
glory, only to be followed in a few months by his dear sister, Carrie, 
who was the chorist of our school, and only a few hours before her 
death, her cousin, Miss Clara, had been summoned by the angel of 
Jehovah.  Thus in a few months death had done its work, and again this 
Thursday morning as the heavens look dark - the sun in all its glory is 
hidden from view by dark clouds, the news goes out, Cal. Woomer is 
dead.
  Calvin Woomer's death was sudden to all, yet not unexpected.  He had 
for some time complained of feeling unwell and would at time be unable 
to leave his home.  On Thursday, evening. Feb. 17th, your 
correspondent, walked with him from the station.  He was then 
complaining. I bade him good-night and he went to his home.  On the way 
he had a hemorrhage.  Dr. Crawford was quickly summoned, who gave him 
medical attention until he died.  On the 1st of March Dr. Smith, of 
Tyrone, was called and these two physicians did all in their power to 
alleviate his sufferings, but alas, the invisible hand of God refused 
to turn back the dial of time.  The winged messenger of Jehovah 
appeared with a message of joy to his waiting soul, bidding him come 
and rest in Abraham's bosom.  While the message was one of sorrow and 
grief to the family it was peace to him.  Though his suffering was of 
short duration, at times he was in great agony; yet he bore up 
patiently.  He put his trust in God and to Him was not afraid to go in 
death.  A few hours before he died he said, "Lloyd has gone over the 
river and I am going to follow."  Calling his parents, brothers and 
sisters around his bedside, he kissed them all good-bye and three times 
repeated the Lord's prayer.  He was ready to die, and expressed a 
willingness to be with God and the angels.  His dying words were "Pray, 
pray; amen, amen."
  Deceased became a member of the M. E. Church in November, 1885; was 
received on probation by Rev. C. A. Biddle, and in May last was 
received into full membership by Rev. W. M. Memminger on recommendation 
of his class leader, Joseph Woomer.  He was a consistent Christian.
  He was made assistant superintendent of the Sabbath school in May 
last, which office he filled with credit and ability until disease 
mastered him.  He was always regularly found in class meeting and 
prayer meeting.  He led the prayer meeting for the last time on Sunday 
evening, Feb. 13.  Addressing the congregation he plead with them to 
seek the Lord.  He was but 27 years of age and his death is the first 
in the circle of eight children.
  Thus within two years four of the most active young pillars of the 
Sunday school and shining lights of Methodist have gone through the 
gates ajar.  The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. Wm. Brill, 
deceased's pastor, on Friday, March 4th.  The sermon was very affecting 
throughout, melting the congregation to tears.  Brother Brill chose for 
his lesson the latter part of the 15th chapter of 1st Corinthians, 
beginning at the 35th verse.
  After the last look --- the friends the mortal remains of Calvin 
Woomer were tenderly laid to rest in Olivia cemetery.  To the parents, 
brothers and sisters go out the sympathy of all.  Blessed are they who 
die in the Lord.  Brother Woomer was a member in good standing of 
Sinking Spring Lodge, No. 127, K. of P., Tyrone, which order buried him 
according to the rites at the close of  the pastor's ceremonies at the 
grave.  Deceased was born at Olivia, Dec. 2d, 1859; died March 2, 1887.  
His death was caused by acute encephalitis.
        W. E. HAMER.
    Olivia, March 4, 1887.

Tyrone Herald, Tyrone, Pa., March 12, 1887

Note: Resolutions by Olivia Sunday School and Sinking Spring Lodge, No. 
127, follow the obituary.

1880 Snyder Township, Blair County census -
David Woomer 45  
Eve Woomer 40  
Henry C. Woomer 20  
Sinclair Woomer 16  
Lemuel A. Woomer 14  
Vary G. Woomer 12  
Appalonia Woomer 9  
Samuel W. Woomer 5  
Eva B. Woomer 2

1870 Snyder Township, Blair County census -
David Woomer, 35  
Eve Woomer, 30  
Calvin Woomer, 10  
StClair Woomer, 8  
S. A. [Lemuel A.] Woomer, 6  
Vara G. Woomer, 2