The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-05-16
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OF rheumatic fever Age 43 years. months
and % days. His remains were brought to
| KenOSha Co., Wisconsin, and inferred in the
| Bristol and Paris cemetery. he es,.
Mr.. Moe was the oldest son of Enos and Jane
Moe. He was born at Farmersville, Seneca Co.,
N T., July Goth, 1884. He came west, when a
boy, with his parents to Wisconsin. Here he
spent the remainder of his youth. until at about
% years OF age he removed to McGregor, Iowa,
and went into the drug business.
! When the war broke out, he heartily respond
ed at once to his country's CALL enlisting in the
volunteer service; in which he served three
years, first as lieutenant and then as captain.
| Completing his service here, he re- enlisted
with all his men again. and served under Sher-
man in his "March to the Sea- as Colonel and
at the close of the war, after the capture of
Richmond, he returned again to private life. He
engaged, however, for six months ia the Gov
eminent Aid Service after which, for the re-
mander of his life, he was engaged in the in
Surance business, as special agent for the Con-
tinental Of N. Y.
During his army career he was in the battle
Of Shiloh or Pittsburg Landing at the siege of
Yicksburg, at Liberty, Blue Mills, and in other
minor engagements. While in the Government
service he was several times captured by Guer-
rillas, at the mouth OF White river losingnot only
Government stores, but also his own property,
and narrowly escaping with his life.
He was ever brave. true, and faithful in all his
c0untry's service; and often when those in
higher official rank would desert their posts, he
ever stood nobly by his men, remaining with the
sick and wounded. and caring for them tender
ly, at the sacrifice Of his own comfort He was
beloved and honored by all who served under
him.
And the same spirit Of fidelity and self-sacri-
flee for the welfare of Others marked all his in
tercourse in private life, in business, home, and
society, winning from all who knew him, and
whom he served, the Warmest gratitude, friend
ship, and praise. The letters received by his
wife since his death, from sorrowing and SYM
pathizing faiends and acquaintance are full of
the prOfoundest expressions Of encomium and
praise. He was beloved by all who knew him.
He was unsted in marriage to Miss Frances E.
lngersoll OF n Y, on the 18th of March 1856
with whom he lived in the most tender and en-
dearing bonds OF affection until his death and
who now mOurnS most deeply his untimely loss
All his home relations were marked by love to
God,and the tenderest regard and care for those
who were dear to him.
The company, in whose services he was when
he died, feel that they have lost a personal
friend as well as one Of their most efficient
agents feeling that their loss is almost irrepar-
able. They bear the highest testimony to his
ability, integrity. and Christian character.
AS Christian he was NOBLE sincere, and true.
The spirit OF Christ marked all his conduct and
dealings; and the law Of Christ was the rule of
his llte AT heServiceS held at his home. before
removing his remains to Wisconsin, DR.. Bart
lett of Indianapolis, said HE was the en-
bodiment of Christianity. one who went about
doing good" And Mr.. Prestoa of Richmond,
writes OF him, that Mankind had lost a friend
and benefactor."
During his last sickness the power of Divine
grace OF his heart and life was evidently mani
tested he would often read. or have read TO
him, the 4th and 14th chapters of Job. and also
ote 2' onoa win 9ther passages He would
OF sacred hymns, like the following
Dear Father shall look above
Amid this gathering gloom
10 Him whose promises Of love
Extend beyond the tomb"
Then he would say "Yea though walk
through the valley OF the shadow of deatI. vet
will fearno evil. For Thou art with ME. Thy
rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
Again taking up his wlfe's Bible he would saw
| And now I'll take this Sacred Book
And to my bosom press,
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That may share home of love
In the worlds beyond the Skies