OBIT: C. Banks VANORMER, 1891, VanOrmer, Cambria County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JRB Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ Morning Tribune Altoona, Pa. Thursday, 29 Jan 1891 Local Brevities. Mrs. L. S. Van Ormer received yesterday, the sad intelligence of the death of her brother-in-law, C. Banks Van Orner [sic], which occurred on the evening of the 27th inst. at Van Ormer, Cambria county. Morning Tribune Altoona, Pa. Thursday, 29 Jan 1891 Shirley Visited by Death. Our correspondent at Shirley writes: It is with a sad heart that we note the death of our friend, C. Banks VanOrmer, who departed this life on January 17, 1891, at 10 p.m. For the past two years Banks, as we always called him, had been in poor health and the family physician, Dr. Worthley, advised him to stop working for two years and take good care of himself. Last winter he was seriously ill for some time. Being advised by friends and physicians to try a change of climate, he went, about the first of last May, to Butte City, Montana, where Lawson, his youngest brother, was working. The change was not beneficial. Bright's disease of the kidneys, that dread foe of the human family, had claimed him for its victim, and after a stay of about eight months, during which time many places of interest were visited, he started for home. Lawson came along as far as Chicago, where they both sopped a few days with a family who had recently moved from Butte to that city. Banks appeared to be in much better health during this time and looked brighter than usual. Lawson bade him good-by, little knowing that it was the last time he should ever see him alive. Banks arrived home January 1. Thought it was generally known among his friends that he was in poor health, and was obliged to remain in doors most of the time, no one, unless it was the immediate friends of the family, besides the doctor, knew in what a precarious condition he was. On Thursday morning, the 23d ult., he was prostrated with a severe attack of suffering, which resulted in convulsions. These continued at frequent intervals until death came on the following Tuesday at 10 p.m. There seemed to be an overpowering feeling of drowsiness, which prevented any opportunity for friends to talk with him. He would fall asleep almost as soon as spoken to, we are informed. The doctor thinks he was not conscious of suffering for some time previous to death. He was patient and uncomplaining during his illness. He tried to conceal his suffering at all times as much as possible from his friends. Lawson was telegraphed for, but did not arrive until Wednesday forenoon. The deceased belonged to the following orders, viz: Odd Fellow, Patriotic Order Sons of America, Sons of Veterans and Carpenters' union. The first named order conducted the funeral services. The second order was present in a body also and took part in the services. Mr. Tate led in prayer at the house and spoke to the members of the lodge in a touching and appropriate manner. The floral display was very handsome. A cross and anchor, the gift of lady friends of the village, a pillow of roses from the Odd Fellows and an anchor from the Patriotic Order Sons of America, were placed upon the casket. A large number of friends followed the remains to Pleasant Hill cemetery. Deceased was aged 28 [sic] years, 4 months and 19 days. Banks was kind and affectionate to his parents, loving to his brothers and sisters, and pleasant to all who were associated with him. He was an active worker in the Sunday school, always ready to do his duty. The writer will ever remember him as a schoolmate and Sunday school worker. We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved friends. Morning Tribune Altoona, Pa. Wednesday, 4 Feb 1891 Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow, Reade Township, Cambria County, PA - VAN ORMER, G. Banks 1868 - 27 Jan 1891, s/o Joseph and Sarah J. (Cubbison) Van Ormer; 23y 4m 19d