Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 57, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 October 1917 — FOUR CALLED BY ANGEL OF DEATH [ARTICLE]

FOUR CALLED BY ANGEL OF DEATH

Heavenly Messenger Brings Sadness to Many Homes. OLD ANO YOUNG ARE TAKEN I ' James Hemphill, Fred Hartman, A. D. Pattee and Mrs. Floyd Tow Receive Final Summons. Four deaths in twenty-four hours has cast a pall of sadness over Rensselaer and vicinity. A. D. Pattee of McCoysburg; James Hemphill, a brother of Mrs. E. P. Honan; Fred Hartman of Rensselaer, and Mrs. Floyd Tow of Newland, were summoned to their eternal home in the twenty-four hours between noon Sunday and noon Monday. JAMES HEMPHILL James Hemphill, a former wellknown resident of Rensselaer and a brother of Mrs. E. P. Honan, died Monday shortly before noon at the county hospital, where he had been for only a few days receiving treatment for cancer. Mr. Hemphill came to this city in 1861 and resided here for more than thirty years. For a part of this time he was engaged in the shoe business with his brother-in-law, E. P. Honan, and was later employed as engineer by the Monon and Rock Island railroads and resided for several years at Danville, Illinois. A few years ago he and his family moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where they enjoyed happiness and prosperity until the ravages of disease began. In an effort to stem the progress of his ailment he underwent treatment at Guthrie, Oklahoma, for several months. Receiving no benefit there he was taken to Indianapolis a few weeks ago, where medical science sought to relieve him of his sufferings. When further effort could be of no avail he was brought to his boyhood home a week ago and passed to his reward amid the scenes and people of his youth. Deceased was 67 years of age and is survived by his wife, two daughters, Edna and Bessie, one son James, a sister, Mrs. E. P. Honan, and one brother, John B.

Hemphill, of North Platte, Ne- ( braska. Among those from out of town ' here to attend the funeral were Mrs. Edna Williams of Chicago, 'George E. Waugh, a brother-in-law-war correspondent for the Chicago Dally News, and John B. Hemphill of North Platte, Nebraska. The sOn James was unable to return * for the funeral as he was obliged 'to report at once for war duty at ' Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church at 2:30 | o’clock this afternoon, Rev. E. W. 'Strecker preaching the sermon, and 1 burial made in Weston cemetery. | Mr.- Hemphill was a jovial, kind land considerate man and his death comes as a shock to his large circle of friends here who held him in such high esteem. Pages might bo ■ written in his .praise, yet after all no more could be said than that he was ever generous, kind to those about him and ever thoughtful of their happiness and welfare. MRS. FLOYD TOW Mrs. Floyd Tow of Newland, a daughter of Edward Oliver, passed away at the county hospital at 5 o’clock Sunday evening, where she .was taken a week previous for treatment. Her condition - was quite serious and she gradually sank to eternal rest. j Mrs. Tow was a congenial and ' accomplished young lady and is survived by her husband and two small children. Most of her life had been spent in this county and she enjoyed a wide circle of friendswho grieve at her untimely death.

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in this city at 2:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Rev. J. C. Parrett of 'Hammond, a' former pastor and friend of the deceased, preached the funeral sermon, and accompanied by many friends and neighbors the remains were taken to Weston cemetery and laid to rest.FRED HARTMAN Fred Hartman, a well-knoWn resident of Rensselaer for many years, died early Monday morning at the family home in the northeast part of the city. Mr. Hartman was 65 years old, aqd had been in poor health for several years, much of the time being bedfast. He received treatment at the county hospital for several weeks past but no relief could be given and he was removed to his home a few days previous to his death. Only a short time before passing away he seemed much better, but the improve pient was not destined to con-' tinue and he gradually declined into the sleep that knows no earthly awaken in g. ? hr. Hartman is survived by the wife and two .children, Richard Hartman and Mrs. John Richards besides many ' 'Other relatives and numerous friends... Funeral services were held at the home at .10. o’clock yesterday fore-., noon, R6V. Asa McDaniel of the Christian church preaching the sermon, and burial was made in Weston cemetery. A. 1). PATTER A.- I). Pattee, one of the oldest' residents of Jasper county and quite well known throughout tho central part of the county, died of old age Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter. Mrs, Frank Cochran, in McCoysburg. -Mr. Fattee was 93 years old at the time of his death, but for many years had enjoyed exceptionally good health for one of that . age. He was a kindly old gentleman and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Funeral arrangements had not been completed yet when The Democrat went, to press, as the . family w r as awaiting word from distant relatives. However, services will probably be iheld some time Thursday and burial made in the Osborn cemetery.