Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 July 1905 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

Claude J. Stewart, son of Joseph and Rachel Stewart, was born April 22, 1884, near Jefferson, Ohio. In 1889 he moved with the family to Hanging Grove township, Jasper county, Ind. In his infancy be was consecrated to God by his Christian parents in baptism, and at tbe age of eleven years be joined the M E. church, near his home at Osborne, and was received into full connection with that branch of the church. An attack of the measles left him with a cough from which he never fully recovered, though he spent two winters in Oklahoma with a view to improving his health He was at no time confined to his bed with protracted sickness, yet for several months before his departure he seemed to realize that he had not long to live. This was indicated by bis life of prayer and his selection of the beautiful hymn, “The Home of the Soul,” to be sung at bis funeral. While at the breakfast table June 27,1905, he was seized with an alarming hemorrhage and died in less than twenty minutes, at the age of 21 years, 2 months and 6 days. It is only simple truth when we say that brother Claude was a good and upright young man, a thoughtful son, a kind friend to all, and a quiet, humble Christian. All whoever knew him testify to bis kindly disposition, his excellent character and standard of honor. The esteem in which be was held was indicated by the very large concourse of sympathizing friends in attendance at the funeral, and the numerous beautiful floral offerings. The Sabbath school class of which he was a member, attended in a body with their offerings of flowers. The funeral services were held in the home, conducted by Rev. W. H. Ferticb, his pastor. The interment was in the Osborne cemetery. We are comforted in the sweet assurance that it is well with bis soul. His parents, the only sister and the three brothers survive him. Standard McCormick Binder Twine 10|c per pound at A. L. Branch’s Store.