| J S "Skid" Munsey |
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J S Munsey, known familiarly as "Skid," died at 1 o'clock Monday morning, at his home in Gaston. The death was unexpected, and came as a shock to his friends. On Saurday the deceased was up and about the house, and during the night lung fever, superinduced by la grippe, attacked him and caused his death at the hour named. Few men were better known or more popular than Mr Munsey, and expressions of genuine sorrow came from all who had known him For the past twenty-five years he has been a familiar figure in business circles at Gaston, and had accumulated himself a modest fortune, leaving his family, which consists of a wife and a thirteen-year-old daughter in comfortable circumstances. An affecting scene at his death-bed was the reconcil- liation with his brother, who, it is understood, has not been on good terms with the deceased for several years. While not a member of any church, deceased was a charitable and good citezen and lived an exemplary life. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. |
Another Report on the Death of Skid Munsey A special in the Indianapolis News gives the following information relative to the death of J Skid Munsey, at Gaston: "J S Munsey, the wealthiest merchant in Delaware county outside, perhaps of a few in this city, died yesterday. He conducted a large department store at Gaston, and was reputed to be worth $100,000, all of which he has made unaided financially by any one. He attracted local attention more especially by the peculiarity of his beliefs. He openly declared his disbelief in a future existance, but, notwithstanding this fact, he gave liberally to churches and benevolent institutions. He was forty-six years old. Ten minutes before he expired he was sitting upon the side of his bed talking to friends, and was not supposed to be dangerously ill. Double pneumonia was the cause of death. A wife and a twelve-year-old daughter survive." |
of the news of her brother's (J S Munsey) death. |