31 October 1899

Death of Mr. I. T. Good

The announcement of the death of Mr. I. Timothy Good on Tuesday evening shocked his numerous friends who were unaware of the insidious disease lurking in his system. He was in New Market on last Saturday, was confined to his bed on Monday, and died on Tuesday at 1:05 p. m., diabetes complicated with other diseases causing his death. Though the deceased was in impaired health for several months, he still moved about his father's premises and around in this vicinity; hence, his death was unexpected.

Mr. Good graduated at the Rochester, N. Y., Business University, August 24, 1894, and for several sessions discharged the duties of a professor in Bridgewater College, Va., teaching book keeping and commercial law. On November 16, 1898, he was united in marriage with Miss Mattie, only child of Mr. Anderson Bushong by his last marriage, the happy couple making their home with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Good, residing about two miles and a half northeast of this place, he being their youngest child.

Mr. Good was aged 26 years, 5 months, and 16 days, and thus in the full development of manhood he has been suddenly stricken down by death with all the possibilities of a useful life unexpectedly shortened. For Timothy Good was an upright and worthy citizen whose death will be lamented by a large circle of kindred, friends, and acquaintances. To the young widow and the aged parents we extend heartfelt words of condolence.

His funeral, which was attended by near 700 persons, took place from Cedar Grove German Baptist church, of which he was a most exemplary member, this morning at 10 1/2 o'clock. All the family were present, including his three brothers Messrs. Saylor and William Good, of Roanoke, Va., and Casper Good of Bluefield, W. Va., who arrived yesterday.

A sermon, full of love, kindness and consolation, was preached by Rev. Prof. Walter Yount, of Bridgewater, (Rev. B. W. Neff taking part in the ceremony), which touched the nobler and better parts of all presents.

The pall bearers were: Messrs. Frank Hupp, Milton Gouchenour, John Garber, Milton Neff, David Beaver and Carson Neff.

Note: At the time of Timothy's death, his wife Mattie was pregnant with their only child.