Decatur Democrat, Volume 44, Number 4, Decatur, Adams County, 5 April 1900 — Page 1

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ALTON LOVEJOY DeVILBISS. ■B It is with sad hearts that we listen . he dictates of duty, and this week hr miele the death of so great and so S a man as Alton Lovejoy De-v-Hbiss But duty demands and there ,no alternative. Yes, he is gone; Lth claimed him as its own. and he ‘ now enjoying a new life in a new l omP eternal in the heavens. Nearlv “very citizen in our city knew him and hv knowing him mourn the fates that r %bed them of a cherished friend. It , quite often said that we should neak kindly of the dead, but of him rhom we now mourn little else but kindness could be said. True he was but a man. He, like others, may have made mistakes, but they were of such Significance, that soon they will be Lt to memory. On the other hand, L nobler and better points of his character were many and well marked, Ld of a nature to impress themselves riridlv upon the minds of all who iiere intimately acquainted with him. le was a gentle and kind husband ,nd a most generous and indulgent ather. His home bore the impress of hese virtues, which now by its silent [loom gives out the deep affliction of ns once bright and happy family. )ne of the well marked characteristics f the departed was his generosity and indness. This he showed in many raysand upon all occasions. He was ver the same, yesterday, today and oniorrow. His life has been one coninuotis devotion to his family, his riends and the pursuits of his business. His utter devotion to the fortnr and his earnest application to the atter was an ambition from which he ever faltered, even for a day. For he many years he practiced the proession of dentistry, there never has een a time when he became dissatisied with the work of his life. He apilied himself closely and diligently nd as such devotion always brings ut the best that is in a man, so it was rith Dr. DeVilbiss. He thrived and prospered and at the same time grew a his profession, in fact grpw in everybing that makes a man nobler and etter. His home is a palace, not one bat is opened only to the blood of ristocracy and half opened to the fst and the best of the world. On be contrary he was peculiar in his kes and dislikes. He possessed a erfect abhorrence for that element of umanity that endeavored to live hove their less lowly neighbor. He ad but little patience for those who vid upon their pride and less for lose who tried. There is nothing hat we might say about Dr. DeVilbiss bat would lie new to the many here iho knew him. There is nothing that re might say that would add one iota f honor to his memory. We all knew ini, honored him, loved him. Some Ime in January he was taken with a pvere attack of lagrippe, which kept mi to his home for several days or erhaps a week. After this he was at is office for a week or more and dur>g this time he had not fully recover- . A severe fall seemed to derange is entire system and it was about His time that a thorough examination wealed strong symptoms of kidney ouble in an acute form, which of Jiirse means Bright’s disease. A e fy bad stomach also developed and k . r ?Pdered medical treatment for kidneys impossible. The treat~!lt would only have temporarilly uorded relief, but even that is queswied. Bright's disease in an acute >rm can originate in a very short i'i l ‘ and in many instances prove , aln a * ess time than in this in■mce. He had not been away from PDie for at least five weeks, and durjßt our weeks was confined “8 bed. Even during this time he i i ln good spirits, although he was in'' a ". ilre fi> s serious affliction. mg last I- ridav and Saturday he ■ i failing which continKi>. ““day morning when all K, and he was given up to end came peacefully and K '■ Aever could one receive such ■ ' 1011 as that administered by the 1., ’ u a, 'd daughter. They Ip ‘ nothin g to interfere with n’°u ailt attendance at his bed- ■ K ‘L and da ' - during his entire i latifi<U k Te ry wish expressed was ■ ■iiu> •„ ’i aud was proud of his Bs | IU i P r °nd of his family, certain ■ n v ever y moral right to be. 1 1 ‘ happy home and a happy

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I family. They lived in each other and [ depended on each other. But the one ! ; bright star is gone and despair and desolation now holds sway where so | much blissful happiness presided. The funeral obsequies were held from the Methodist church yesterday morning at ten o’clock, and was attended by a large assemblage of our people and visiting relatives and friends. The services were in charge of Rev. W. H. Daniel assisted by Rev. G. B. Work, a personal friend of the deceased, and Revs. Duckett, Mygrant and Cline, all of this city. The church services were impressive, being devoted to the life and character of him whose mem ory they sought to appropriately commemorate. The words there enunciated and the scenes displayed did honor to him they revered. Sorrow was deeply impressed upon every face and its genuineness could not be denied. Interment followed, and all that was mortal of Alton Lovejoy DeVilbiss was consigned to the earth from whence it came. A scripture was read, the evergreen deposited and a prayer offered, and there ended every office of honor that could be conferred upon the dead. The grave was covered with the emblems of flowers, whose fragrance and beauty will long remind those present of that home: where happiness reigns supreme. Alton Lovejoy DeVilbiss was born near Spencerville, Indiana, September 8, 1855, and at the time of death was forty-four years, six months and twenty-seven days old. His early life was similar in character to that of every one else. At the age of eighteen he began the study of dentistry in Fort Wayne, which profession he completely mastered. Twenty-three years ago in May he came to Decatur and located in the practice of his profession, beginning in the same office rooms where now located. He was a master at his profession. His marriage September 9, 1879, to Miss Florence Lizzie Kunkle was the happiest event of his life. They both were devoted to and in the interests of each other, being constant companions whenever opportunity permitted. July 23, 1880, their only daughter, Miss Fanny, was born, thus completing a happy family who lived a life of peace and contentment. The deceased was ever public spirited, in fact it was a trait in which he rightly gave eminent pride. No question of public improvement ever was given censure but was supported with a loyalty worthy of the man. He at one time was a member of the city council and there his presence was felt and always in the interests of the public and the city of his home. He was also a worthy member of St. Mary’s Lodge I. O. O. F., Decatur Encampment, Kekionga Lodge Knights of Pythias and the National Union. In all these orders as elsewhere his superiority maintained itself. pastor’s remarks. “Dr. Alton DeVilbiss was born near Spencerville, Ind., September 8, 1855. After an illness of more than a month’s duration he passed away in the 45th year of his age. The father of the deceased was a local preacher in the Methodist church, and preached three times on the Sabbath immediately preceding his death. He died in 1860, when Alton was only about five years of age. The mother died in 1888. Both were laid to rest in the beautiful country cemetery near the birth place of the subject of this sketch. When about fifteen years of age he began the study of dentistry in the city of Fort Wayne with Dr. H. C. Sites. ' About twenty-three years ago the deceased opened a dental office in Decatur, and remained in the same office until his death. His coming and going had become familiar : and daily expected scene to all in that ■ portion of the city. His business life had become almost inseparably joined to that business block. From his | office he was very seldom absent on a ’ vacation. Persistent application to 1 his business characterized his life. The deceased was a member of a family of eight children. The mem ’ bers of the family still living are Dr. i A. of Toledo, Ohio, Thomas and Wil- j liam of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Lorinda Bowser also of Fort \\ ayne. 1 bus only one-half of the children of this large family remain. During the last year of the pastorate in this city of Dr. Thomas Stabler the departed was happily converted and at once united with the the M. E. church upon pro bation. On September 23, 1888, he was received into full membership by I Dr. M. H. Mendenhall, and remained | in that relation to the church until I his death, much of the time occupying , with great faithfulness official posi- ! tions. He was also a member of the’ lodges of Odd Fellows, Knights of ■ Pythias and National Union.—These organizations are represented in bodies, at the funeral services. On Septem ber 9. 1879. near Monmouth, Ind.. were happily joined in holy wedlock; our departed brother and Miss r lorence L. Kunkle, who and Miss lanme. ’the only child of this union, are, 1 bowed beneath the great sorrow of ' ’ the death of a most precious husband I ■ and father. For them the most ten H der and sincere sympathy is felt n all hearts. Also for the brothers, the i sister and other kindred genuine and I cordial sympathy is widely felt, Ihe ’ departed was anxious if possible top

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, recover. To almost the last he indulged the hope that health and : many more years with his beloved i family might be given him. But the ; time of his departure was at hand. If death must come he expressed the determination to meet it bravely and with trust in the Lord Jesus. Quite early in the morning of the day of his death, and only a few hours before he breathed his last, he had his wife and daughter called to his bedside and tenderly manifesting his deep affection for them said, “Good night and good bye.” These proved to be his last words. How tenderly they will be cherished and often repeated by his sorrowing family. He then fell into a peaceful sleep from which he never awoke. In his casket he seems to preserve the same quiet sleep. How consoling to look upon death as a sleep. Such the Divine Teacher himself called death.” OFFICIAL BOARD. For the second time within a twelve pionth the official board of our church has been called upon to sever the ties of earth with a brother who has labored side by side with us and manfully borne the burden of official responsibility in the heat of the day. Although not a member of our official body at the time of his departure, having within the year last past asked to be relieved of official responsibility, yet we remember his uniform faithfulness to every duty while serving with us, his great interest in the enlargement of the church and, as a member of the building committee having in charge said improvement, where he rendered valuable service to the committee and to the church. Therefore be it resolved, that in the death of Dr. DeVilbiss the official board has lost a faithful friend and safe adviser, the church a useful member and the city an honorable citizen —one who will be sadly missed in every walk in life where he was wont to mingle. Be it further resolved that we extend to the bereaved family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this dark hour of sorrow, and earnestly pray that He who “tempers the wind to the shorn lamb” may give each one strength and grace sufficient unto the need of the hour. James T. Merryman, John H‘ Lenhart. J. Bryson. Decatur, Indiana, April 3, 1900. NATIONAL UNION. Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God through His providence to remove from us by death our worthy and esteemed friend, Dr. A. L. DeVilbiss, in the vigor and prime of his usefulness and manhood. And whereas, by his death the city of Decatur has lost a prominent and influential citizen, society a leading member and the National Union a loyal and staunch supporter. Therefore resolved, that we with deep sadness and sorrow, regret the stern and unyielding necessities which so suddenly and unexpectedly called him away from us. Resolved, that with becoming reverence we bow to the Divine will, believing that He doeth all things well and that somehow out of this loss and bereavement He will bring about comfort and good to us all. Resolved, that we extend our condolence and sympathy to the sorrow stricken widow and daughter and tenderly commend them to the loving and compassionate Saviour, who is a father of the fatherless and a husband to the widow. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family of our deceased friend, And one furnished to the city papers for publication. L. G. Ellingham, W. J. Myers, W. H. Niblick, committee. Mrs. Elizabeth Gerard, an aged and respected lady who has long ; been a resident of this city, died at I her home Tuesday morning. She had been ill some time and during the last ' few days the friends and loved ones > knew that recovery was impossible. She was sixty-four years, nine months and twenty-three days of age and was indeed a kind and loving mother. Her husband proceeded her to the better ’ land several years ago. Several sons iof Mrs. Gerard are connected with the business interests of Decatur, and are well known over the country, and one, Manassa Gerard has for several years been a resident of Fort M ayne. The funeral services will be conducted from the home by Rev. H. C. Duckett, at tw o o’clock this afternoon. Interment at Maplewood cemetery. The residences of Samuel and Peter Potts, located on the old Peltz farm south of the city, were totally destroy'ed by fire at an early hour Thursday i morning. The two houses are situat- ’ ed about a mile apart and the former’s ’ was discovered ablaze about midnight. | : Peter and family, of course, went to ’ the assistance of his brother and were ! absent about two hours. While re- ! turning a sheet of fire was seen to | shoot from the roof of their home, and before they could arrive the house ] was entirely in flames. Both houses ! with all the contents were consumed i and the loss is almost total, there bei ing only a small amount of insurance ion one of the buildings. The coincidence is certainly very strange and i looks very much like the work of an ' incendiarv. It was reported that John I Shaffer, better known as “Shiny honiz," | was badly burned, but the report has since been denied.

Rev. W. H. Mygrant, who has serv- | ed as pastor of the Evangelical church J during the two years just passed, and j who has served that charge most | faithfully, is at home from the an-1 nual conference at Dayton, Ohio, and i announces that he has been assigned j to the church at Wolcottville, Indiana, for the ensuing year. Rev. D. Martz,. a former presiding elder of the church ’ but who has had charge of the work at i Rochester, Indiana, the past year, is | to be removed to this city. The change will be made next week and Rev. Mygrant will deliver his farewell sermon next Sunday. Rev. Mygrant has done his work well while here and aside | from that fact has formed many ties ! of friendship that will be hard to sev- ■ er. With his congregation and host of friends we regret to see him leave, but we extend to Mr. Martz an open- i handed welcome, honing for him as : well as the retiring pastor a year of I good effective work, mingled with j many pleasures.

Wabash township is to have macadamized according to the election held for that purpose Tuesday. From the result of 1 the ballot box, there will be almost eleven miles of road built in that township at an estimated cost of $35,000. This amount, however, is on two different highways, one known as the Geneva, Ceylon and Wabash, which extends from the south boundary line of the township to Berne, passing through Geneva and Ceylon, a distance of seven miles. The election result on this road showed only the very small majority of four, which, however, according to the old rule, is “just as good as a thousand.” The other branch is known as the Joel Hirschy road and runs east and west through Wabash township, a distance of three miles. The road v/as declared a necessity by majority of 168 votes. The Geneva precinct carried the election, giving a good majority for each road, while the two other precincts were strongly against the building of said roads. The estimated cost of the former is about $40,000. and of the latter about $15,000, including interest. A large crowd, representing over half the townships of Adams county, were gathered at the lecture room of the Methodist church Friday evening to take part in the “spellin skule.” The affair was interesting, enjoyable and exciting, and aside from being a decided “hit” in the way of amusement, was a financial success, netting the ladies in charge something over fifteen dollars. On account of there being so many present the contest was divided into two sections. The first was in charge of C. L. Walters, who took his words from the Indiana Series speller, while J. W. Tyndall directed the second section, using the famous old McGuffey speller. In the former Miss Stella Gates, of Wabash township, was the last to stand, and was declared the winner of section one. Mrs. Daniel Sprang showed the members of section two how her training at the early spelling school had fitted her for such an emergency and easily floored all competitors. In the final contest between Miss Gates and Mrs. Sprang, the latter missed the ivord nickel, and Miss Gates was declared the winner, receiving for her trouble a copy of Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary. Mrs. Sprang was awarded second prize, a handsome high school dictionary. During the evening Wesley Huffmann, the boy orator of the Wabash. delivered two recitations which delighted his hearers. The records of the circuit court show the following business transacted before Judge Heller this week: State vs John Urick and Al Lacey, larceny, bench warrant issued and bond fixed at S3OO. State vs John Urick and Ben Matthews, larceny, bench warrant issued and bond fixed at S3OO. Defendants arraigned and plea entered of “not guilty’. Wm. H.! Thorn vs Samuel Deulinger, et al, venued from Jay county, bill of exceptions No. 1 by all defendants, signed, filed and made part of record. International Building and Loan Association vs Augusta M. Watson et al. objections in writing filed by plaintiff to granting the motions for nunc pro i tunc entry. Joseph Hower vs G. R.. & I Ry. Co., change of venue granted J to Jay county. Lizzie Hendricks and John O. Hendricks vs Hubert Topp, et al, replevin, additional affidavit to prosecute as poor person filed. Peter and Henry Tonnelher vs George Reynolds et al, complaint to quit title. Shafer Peterson appointed guardian of minors. Judgment that title to the lots described in complaint lie quieted in the plaintiffs against all the ’ defendants and that they be ordered Ito convey said estate, and in default thereof Harvey Harruff is appointed a ■ commissioner to make said deed of conveyance to the plaintiffs. Judg- ’ ment against plaintiffs for costs. Jas. W. Middleton vs Frank Gast, posession of Real Estate, damages SSOO. i Case tried by jury and verdict returned in favor of plaintiff in the sum of | S2O. Wm. Drew vs Emily N. Drew, divorce, rule against prosecuting attorney to answer and same filed. Net-. tie Shaffer vs Charles Shaffer, divorce and SSOO alimony. Default, rule to I answ’er and same filed. Fred Mayer, | Clark Mayer vs David Coffee, account, demand SIOO. Dismissed and costs ! paid.

The board of trustees of the Decatur public schools held their regular meeting Monday evening and among other business transacted was the selectioh of a superintendent to serve during the coming year. The board after due consideration very wisely selected Prof. H. A. Hartman, who has had charge of the schools during the past year,'and who hasgiven almost entire satisfaction. Under his guidance each and every branch of the W’ork has prospered and gained strength, and the unanimous opinion of the public is that his re-election is a much deserved appreciation of his efforts. The schools have never been in a better condition and the control of students is almost perfect. Prof. Hartman has had years of experience in his profession, having taught several terms in the Van Wert schools and a year in theTrinidad,Colorado,schools. The temperature for the past month was 3.7 degrees below the normal for March. The maximum for the month

- 57 above, occurred on the 23rd, the 1 minimum, 2 below, on the 17th. The J wannest March day, 81, was recorded 'j in 1894, and the coldest, 11 below, in i 1891. The past month has been the f coldest March but one in twelve years, i The rain fall was also very deficient, 3 being but little over one-half the nor- , mal. The normal rainfall is 3.26 - inches, while that of the past month , was but I.BG inches. In 1898 the rain- , fall was 6.12 inches, in 1895 it was - only .96 of an inch. The snow fall of ? the past month was four inches. Dur- , ing the month it rained 8 days and 3 snowed on 11. There were 6 clear J days, 13 part cloudy and 12 cloudy. 1 Frost was recorded on 27 days and t sleet on 5. The month as a whole J was very cold and disagreeable. The regular meeting of the Board I of County Commissioners was held at T their room in the auditor’s office Monday. Business as transacted was: Silas Oliver et al, petition for highway j granted and C. A.. Neuenschwander, C Lemuel Johnson and John Barger ap- ’ pointed viewers. C. A. Bollinger, petition for crushed stone road granted. W. E. Fulk appointed engineer and r Sylvester Pontius and Henry Blakey , viewers to meet in the auditor’s office f on May 8 and to report at the next < regular meeting of the board. Isaac N. Teeters, petition to be appointed * justice of peace in Wabash township, i continued. L. H. Zeigler, petition to - lie appointed justice of peace in Root II township, filed and L. H. Zeigler r ] duly appointed. Ordered that bids 3’ be received for the renting of the s county lands known as the fair t grounds, bids to be received Monday, > May 7. John Nidlinger, petition for 31 bridge in Union township. Complete 1 ■ and detailed specifications including 3 ful and complete drawings prepared, r adopted and placed on file at the ■ auditor’s office. Bids to be received i May 8 and one notice to be published ■ of same in Decatur Democrat and - Decatur Journal. Petitions for bridgt es were also adopted and like action I taken as above in the cases of George ■ W. Brown, Kirkland township; W. V. 1 Buckmaster, Jefferson township; L. • W. Lewton, Root township;and Jacob I Wechter, Blue Creek township. ' During the past year a number of 1 fine horses have been stolen from . farmers living in the vicinity of Monroe, and for a long time it was impossible to find any clue. Although certain parties were suspicioned, proper evidence could not be secured until 1 ! lately, but when it was the citizens of that neighborhood went to work in earnest. A vigilence society with proper committees and officers was : organized and the proper arrange-1 . merits made to capture the culprits. It; was nothing unusual for a farmer to I i go out to his barn to feed in the morn-1 , ing and find his best road horse gone, and it now develops that a gang of thieves, originally from Monroe town- , i ship, have been stealing horses, tak-1 ing them to Ohio and disposing of them to horse dealers at about half i price. About two weeks ago two horses were taken from the stables of [ William Brandyberry and the following morning the vigilence committee | started on the trail of the animals. One i ; was found along the road, having been | I turned loose, while the other was} i tracked to Van Wert, where it was i I found at a stable, having lieen sold to ; the keepers by a man named John ’ Urick'. Hazel Andrews, constable, ’ discovered that Urick was at Ada, Ohio, and went there to arrest him, | whereupon Urick confessed to the crime and implicated several others. I Albert Lacy, one of the accessories, i I was found at Van Wert and Andrews I stopped there and picked him up,: bringing both back here Thursday ’ , noon. On Saturday word was receivied from the sheriff of Hardin county : i that he had secured another of the 1 gang and Sheriff Erwin went after i him, returning with a young man | named Ben Matthew’s, who had been I implicated with Urick in one of his| | deals many months ago. Urick, it i i seems, since his conviction appears i certain, is determined to drag all his ' accomplices along with him. It is stated that Urick confesses to have’ taken part in at least a dozen horse thefts. Prosecutor Smith says he be-. I lieves the entire gang can be convict-, ■ ed, and if such is the case the citizens i 'of Monroe township should hold a I i jubilee meeting.

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The fifty seventh session of the North Indiana Methodist Conference ’ is being held at Elkhart this week and hundreds of ministers and laymen, as well as many others affiliated with the church, are in attendance. The conference is being presided over by Bishop Cyrus D. Foss, D. D. L. L., of Philadelphia; and the fol- ! lowing presiding elders: F. T. SimpI son, Fort Wayne district; G. G. Hudson, Goshen district, M. S. Marble, ’ Goshen district; C. U. Wade, Muncie Ldietrict; A. E. Mahin, Richmond district; J. A. Lewellen, Warsaw district. The metings were opened Monday evening by a sermon by Rev. C. E. Line, followed Tuesday by the examination of classes and addresses bv Rev. McDowell and Rev. E. M. Mills. The services yesterday morning were opened by the sacrament of the Lords Supper, conducted by Bishop Foss, followed by the taking up of the first I business session. Rev. Major and ’ Rev. Leonard, D. D., delivered misI sionary sermons. Today comes the annual meeting of the Preachers’ Aid | Society: anniversary of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society, with addresses by Bishop Foss and Lititia Mason Quine; meeting of the Mutual Relief Society; Epworth League rally service, with address by the Rev. B. Earle Taylor; anniversary of Freedman’s Aid and Southern Aid Society, address by the Rev. J. W. Hamilton, D. D. The electoral conference will be hel(l Friday and the regular conference sessions held during the remainder of the week until Monday, when the appointments will be made and the sessions adjourned. It is believed the next years conference" will lie held in Portland. Rev. Daniels left for Elkhart yesterday, having been detained on account of the death of Dr. A. L. DeVilbiss.

With sincere grief and sorrow we chronicle the death of our aged and respected brother citizen, Jonathan Fleming. Though for several months his life had l>een dispaired of, and during the past two weeks only a slender thread had been between him and the unknown beyond, still the news of his death seemed to come as a shock to his hundreds of friends, many of whom he had known intimately for half a century. Mr. Fleming was born in Washington county, Pa., September 13, 1819, and died April 2, i 1900. aged eighty years, six months j and nineteen days. He was a rugged ■ healthy man and his life has been a I long, continuous battle for the up--1 holding of manly principals, in which Ihe believed. He was in fairly good ; health until the past winter, when he was attacked with Brights disease of the kidneys and his extreme old age made the chances too great to be overcome. He clung determinedly to life however, and not until two weeks ago did he give up sufficiently to go to his bed. Since that time he sank gradually and life passed from him as calmly and as gently as a babe going to sleep. In 1890 he united with the Alpha church and has ever since been a devoted member, always kind and gentle, devoted to his family and friends, and the loved ones who are left need have no fear as to his future. Even his last words, spoken a few j minutes before his death, “all is right,” ' are significant of his entrance into that land we all aspire to; where troubles and care are unknown. Shortly before the end he had lapsed into unconsciousness, but presently awoke and told the dear ones who surrounded him that he had seen his beloved daughter, who died about two years ago, and that he was going to meet her. Jonathan Fleming as above stated, was a native of Pennsylvania, emigrating to this county in 1840, he settled in Root township and there resided for many years. He was united in marriage November 10, 1845, to Miss Susanah LaMasters, to whom were born two children, both of whom have proceeded their father. Mrs. Fleming died in 1862 and May 8,1863 Mr. Fleming was married to Nancy Elizabeth Peoples. To them were born three sons and seven daughters, one of each sex having died. The aged wife, eight children and many other relatives and dear friends remain and today honor all that is left of he whom they have loved so dearly. In politics Mr. Fleming was a democrat and his devotion to that party has often been admired. His first ballot was cast for Martin Vanßuren in the fall of 1840, and never since that time, including the primary a fewweeks ago, when he was brought to polls in a carriage, has he failed to vote. He was known as the oldest fifer in Indiana, and many an office holder of the county owes his election to the persistent efiorts of “Uncle Jonathan,” as he was known. In 1894 he was a candidate for the nomination of county recorder and was defeated by a small margin, this being the only time he asked for reward. His business career has been a straight-for-ward one and his devotion to his family was marked. The funeral services will be held from the Methodist church in this city at ten o’clock this morn ing, conducted by Rev. J. Q. Kline and the body laid to rest in the Maple wood cemetery. Thus ends the life of a noble human character whose life has been useful instead of ornamental and one who lived not for self but for those about him.

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