The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-07-02
KENOsIA, WISCONSIN, THURSDAY, JULY g. 1868

vived, and after overcoming many dificu
ties and prejudices, by him brought to it
present state of perfection and usefulness
In this brief recital we have the mater
ial points in the active life of him whose
departure from our midst we so deeply, sc
sincerely lament-those other acts, the
promptings of that better nature which
distinguishes the true man and Christian
and opens to us the secret springs of his
character, can be only known to those who
were the everyday companions of his
life.
Coming to Wisconsin in itsand his earl
Ter years, he grew to manhood an active
participant in the events which marked
the progress of the new state, moulding
its institutions and directing its affairs,
till middle and after life found him ma
tured in mind, honored in relation, and
surrounded by all the evidences of pros
perity, so honorable to those who, alter
directing the affairs of state, carry to their
homes the respect and confidence of the
public.
In the death of Mr. Sholes, the profes-
sion loses one of its veteran members; one
who helped lay the foundation, and has
left the task of rearing and perfecting to
other hands. While bowling our heads in
bereavement, and, in the observance of
kind offices, paying respect to the memo
ry and good name of one who acted so
well his part may we be reminded that
the line of conduct, so honorable in him,
is the only one for us to pursue.
Very few of those who entered the field
with him are now laboring-here and
there over the extended plain is veteran
editor, lost amid the progress of his own
urging but the great majority have COM
pleted their work, leaving in their exam
pie and teachings fit rules for the guild
ance of those who may resume labor where
they left off The lesson taught in the
life of Mr.. Sholes should not be lost to
those who assume the chair left vacant by
his going; though his excellence may not
be reached by all, his example may be so
followed that none need bring reproach
where he brought honor He observed
the courtesies of life in the pursuit of his
profession; by his high, true and gentle
manly manner adjoining the profession,
making it useful and honorable
The architect of his own fortune, with
out advantages in early life placing him
above the many who adopt our profession,
he, by the wise use of the talent given
him, and the judicious employment of
his time, fitted HIMSELF for the highest po-
sition in his calling, thereby setting an
example worthy of the imitation of those
who have chosen the same occupation; but
another and greater cause of success, more
honorable to his memory as a man, may
be found in the constant observance of the
golden rule of integrity and in the exer-
else of frankness and generosity, in the
every day affairs of life.
1t was my good fortune to make his ac-
quaintance soon after he came to the state
Our personal relations were intimate;
but never amid the differences of conflict
ing opinions, widely marked, and often
exciting, were the friendly considerations
of earlier years disturbed He never lost
sight of duty but in pursuing it retained
the confidence and respect of those who
differed with him
The death of such a man however great
the loss, or deep the grief, leaves no bitter
memories. We forget all else in mingling
the myrtle with the laurel, save that hom-
age which is due to one who has so faith
fully pursued the journey of life, that he
reaches its end with no other burden
than that of years.
Wearied with labor and cares-stricken
and bereaved at the broken circle of which
he was the cherished centre-looking
back without regret, and forward with
the hope that makes light the end of his
journey, Charles c. Sholes, in the spirit
and faith of christian, laid down his
burden of cares and responsibilities at the
feet of Him who gave him life.