Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 April 1914 — Hie Reward. [ARTICLE]

Hie Reward.

No matter how his heart was wrung He kept a smile of cheer; He never had a spiteful tongue; ’ His conscience, too, was clear. He praised whenever praise was earned. His tones were never sad: He bravely tried, where'er he turned. To help men to be glad. Tear In, year out. he did his best * To lessen spite and hate. With quenchless courage in hte breast. He fought with stubborn Fate. He labored to Increase delight. Though sorely strfken oft; d Men said he lacked the nerve to fight, 4; And women called him soft.