CHAMPAIGN COUNTY HERALD SEPT 9, 1885, PAGE 3

The funeral of Mr. Stanage, who died, Tuesday night of last week, occurred, Thursday afternoon, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Fuson, on Elm Street, a large member of rriends and relatives being present.

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY GAZETTE SEPTEMBER 9, 1885, PAGE 6

Mr. James Stanage, who was well known to most of our , died at his home on Elm Street, at 10 o'clock Tuesday night. He was born March 10, 1807, at Logonda, near Springfield, Ohio, and was at his death in his 78th year. At that early date he had but the limited advantages that should be enjoyed by a poor boy. He had, however, sterling principles of integrity and honor, which was a strong characteristic in all his dealings with his fellow man, sense of justice and right commanding his actions in everything he did. He was married to Sarah C. Osborn at West Liberty, Logan county, Ohio, in 1830, from whence he came to Champaign in 1865. He had been a member of the M.E. church for forty years, but did not, on account of bodity infirmition, take an active part in church fellowship or in business for many years. He endovered, however, to live a Christian life, having for years been expecting the dread summons (which to him was welcome) that would relieve him from his sufferings. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was a great sufferer, and with it all exhibited a wonderful spirit of patience and resignation. For years, and up to the day of his death he was fearful he would be a source of care or trouble. He passed quietly away in full possession of his faculties, recognizing all the members of the family present.

His funeral took place from the residene of the late George Scroggs at two o'clock Thursday afternoon, and his remains were interred beside those of his wife in Mt. Hope cemetery. Revs. Best and Wilder officiated.

Submitted by J. Alexander