Son of Daniel & Lavina Atteberry Albright.
Married to Ida Jane Bowles Jan. 1, 1881.
(Pawnee Library, book of obits in the Pawnee Republican.)
JOHN D. ALBRIGHT
Funeral services for John D. Albright were held at the Christian church in this city Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, in charge of Rev. J. S. Reel, pastor of the church. Burial was in the Pawnee City cemetery by the side of his wife who preceded him in death. Mr. Albright, who had been in failing health for several months, died at the Pawnee hospital late Wednesday night of last week.
John Daniel Albright was born in Hittles Grove, near Armington, Tazwell county, Illinois, on May 10, 1856, and was the fifth son born to Daniel and Lavina Attebury Albright.
He grew to manhood in Illinois, and was married on January 1, 1882, to Ida Jane Bowles, who preceded him in death about six years ago.
To this union were born three children, who live to mourn the loss of their parents, Fern Marie Gordon, of Madera, Calif., Blanche Lucile Haas, of Omaha, and Clifford B. Albright, of Pawnee City.
Mr. Albright is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. J. B. Raper, Pawnee City; Mrs. Ada Pool, Lincoln, and Mrs. J. L. McLean; by two brothers, Stephen Albright and Jake Albright, and by eight grandchildren, Lowell Haas, Omaha; Charles, Blanche Elizabeth, Lou and Jane Gordon, Madera, Calif., Alta Elise Albright, John Fink Albright, and David Dean Albright, Pawnee City.
In the spring of 1885 he moved his family to Pawnee city, where he has since continued to live.
He always took a very active part in helping to build up the community, having served as president of the county fair board, also on the city council and as county treasurer for two terms.
He took an active part also in the Odd Fellow and Masonic lodges.
He joined the Christian church when a young man in Illinois and has been a faithful member ever since, and served on the official board here for many years.
He lived a life of rectitude, industry and helpfulness, he toiled not as one who despised his tasks, but labored with pride, and took real pleasure and enjoyment in his work, and was ever ready to assist whomsoever and when help was needed He was candid and direct in his communications, inpatient and scornful of sham and pretense. He was loyal to his friends and just and charitable to all. Sterling integrity marked his dealings, and in all the many positions of public and private tust which he held he proved faithful and efficient.
A good man, who modestly and with constant fidelity pursued his daily life. He reared his children to tread the paths of right living and make heir name honored in our community. He gave respect and received it. President Roosevelt once said "Character is, in the long run, the decisive factor in the life of individuals and of nations." His character was such as to leave an inspiring memory and a lasting impression. He yet lives in minds made better by his presence.
He faced his final illness with cheerful fortitude and christian resignation, patiently, calmly and hopefully.
If, "Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he reap"- if a worthy discharge of the duties of this life is a fit preparation for what lies beyond the grave- then it should be well with him whom we mourn.
"Be Just Human"
Just to be liked for the thing that I am,
Not for the frill and the pomp and the sham;
Just to be liked for the thing that is me,
Not for the glory that some day may be.
Teach me to walk without pretense of sham,
Going through life just the man that I am.
Never mind fortune and never mind skill,
Though they should come to me I would be myself still.
Though they should miss me I still want to go,
Friend to the friendly and just to the foe,
Teach me to walk with my fellow man here,
Being myself every day of the year.
I want to be human, I reckon that's all;
Glad when the old friends shall drop in to call.
Nothing that's helpful is to little to do,
Patient and kindly and generous too.
Teach me to walk through this life to the end,
Free from all pose, as a man and a friend.
That, to me, was John Albright.
(Thanks to TAP-MHG #50453323 for posting this obituary.)
I would be myself still,
Son of Daniel & Lavina Atteberry Albright.
Married to Ida Jane Bowles Jan. 1, 1881.
(Pawnee Library, book of obits in the Pawnee Republican.)
JOHN D. ALBRIGHT
Funeral services for John D. Albright were held at the Christian church in this city Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, in charge of Rev. J. S. Reel, pastor of the church. Burial was in the Pawnee City cemetery by the side of his wife who preceded him in death. Mr. Albright, who had been in failing health for several months, died at the Pawnee hospital late Wednesday night of last week.
John Daniel Albright was born in Hittles Grove, near Armington, Tazwell county, Illinois, on May 10, 1856, and was the fifth son born to Daniel and Lavina Attebury Albright.
He grew to manhood in Illinois, and was married on January 1, 1882, to Ida Jane Bowles, who preceded him in death about six years ago.
To this union were born three children, who live to mourn the loss of their parents, Fern Marie Gordon, of Madera, Calif., Blanche Lucile Haas, of Omaha, and Clifford B. Albright, of Pawnee City.
Mr. Albright is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. J. B. Raper, Pawnee City; Mrs. Ada Pool, Lincoln, and Mrs. J. L. McLean; by two brothers, Stephen Albright and Jake Albright, and by eight grandchildren, Lowell Haas, Omaha; Charles, Blanche Elizabeth, Lou and Jane Gordon, Madera, Calif., Alta Elise Albright, John Fink Albright, and David Dean Albright, Pawnee City.
In the spring of 1885 he moved his family to Pawnee city, where he has since continued to live.
He always took a very active part in helping to build up the community, having served as president of the county fair board, also on the city council and as county treasurer for two terms.
He took an active part also in the Odd Fellow and Masonic lodges.
He joined the Christian church when a young man in Illinois and has been a faithful member ever since, and served on the official board here for many years.
He lived a life of rectitude, industry and helpfulness, he toiled not as one who despised his tasks, but labored with pride, and took real pleasure and enjoyment in his work, and was ever ready to assist whomsoever and when help was needed He was candid and direct in his communications, inpatient and scornful of sham and pretense. He was loyal to his friends and just and charitable to all. Sterling integrity marked his dealings, and in all the many positions of public and private tust which he held he proved faithful and efficient.
A good man, who modestly and with constant fidelity pursued his daily life. He reared his children to tread the paths of right living and make heir name honored in our community. He gave respect and received it. President Roosevelt once said "Character is, in the long run, the decisive factor in the life of individuals and of nations." His character was such as to leave an inspiring memory and a lasting impression. He yet lives in minds made better by his presence.
He faced his final illness with cheerful fortitude and christian resignation, patiently, calmly and hopefully.
If, "Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he reap"- if a worthy discharge of the duties of this life is a fit preparation for what lies beyond the grave- then it should be well with him whom we mourn.
"Be Just Human"
Just to be liked for the thing that I am,
Not for the frill and the pomp and the sham;
Just to be liked for the thing that is me,
Not for the glory that some day may be.
Teach me to walk without pretense of sham,
Going through life just the man that I am.
Never mind fortune and never mind skill,
Though they should come to me I would be myself still.
Though they should miss me I still want to go,
Friend to the friendly and just to the foe,
Teach me to walk with my fellow man here,
Being myself every day of the year.
I want to be human, I reckon that's all;
Glad when the old friends shall drop in to call.
Nothing that's helpful is to little to do,
Patient and kindly and generous too.
Teach me to walk through this life to the end,
Free from all pose, as a man and a friend.
That, to me, was John Albright.
(Thanks to TAP-MHG #50453323 for posting this obituary.)
I would be myself still,
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