Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-05
Obituary.

Obituary.
The unlocked for and sudden death Oh
Deacon NJ. d. Weston Of this city, hal
thrown a gloom over tho entire commu
nifty; though the dark cloud had it,
bright hues and tints, with its silver
Innings.
Mr.. Weston was born in the town O.
Mentz, Cayuga county N. Y, July enc
1917, which made him on the day of hi
death, March 3rd. 1879, sixty.one years
eight months and Que day ola.
In 1S41, he was married, ana in 1874
professed hope in the Savior and was
baptized into the Baptist Church a,
Montazuma, N. Y and about t hltVe years
after this event was chosen deacole of the
Church; then of the age of twenty nine
years, which Office he filled to the credi,
and honor Of the cause he professed\ fol
ten or more years.
In the fall of 1858, he moved west in
search or a permanent home, stopping
for a few months in the city of Water
town. Jefferson county, Wisconsin. In
the summer of 1856, he moved to indie.
p%endance, Iowa, and on account OF educa
tional advantages for the sons, maturing
into manhood he remained some two
years, and then settled GU a farm near
the town, and there remained surrounded
with the comforts and conveniences Of
a first class farm home for several years.
In March, 1866, after having met with
unforeseen and severe -everses he came to
to this place looking for a home for him
self, and government lands for future
homes for his sons.
He found in this rich and fertile valley
all he desired, as foundations tor future
home comforts aud convehiences- aud
here che family from that day to this
have called Elk Point their home-"Our
home" and with all the reyerses ana
draw backs of this new country. it has
been to them, above all other places a
lovely spot, a home sweet home.
Some ten years ago he suffered from
lung fever and congestion followed with
hemorrhage which left those life sustain
ing organs weak and feeble, and from
that period to this, he has suffered from
time to time under colds, slight returns
of the same dread difficulties with cough.
ing int seypectoration. Abou ut two
weeks ago he went to Sioux City, Ia, and
Covington, Neb., to visit his sons in bust
Eess in those places,
On crossing the Mo. river under a
strong cold wind he contracted a vioIen.
cold which brought on chills, lung fever
and pneumonia, which at the outset
seemed to be of the severest type and
baffled all medical skill and the best
nursing that could be given him, by low
ing hearts and more than ready and will.
ing hands.
When asked if he was ready and will
ing to die, "Oh yes, if it 10 the Lords
will am ready and willing to 90 and
be with Jesus my Savior" was the prompt
and ready reply. He talked freely and
cheerfully in regard to his future pros.
poets, aud said to his most faithful and
devoted wife, you will soon join me,
our separation is only tor a little while.
Cast your cares on Jesus, go to Him for
counsel and He will guide and bless you
and the family" The mind wandered at
times. but a short time before the spirit
took its leave of the body all was quiet
and calm. Tbs mind came forth like the
sun from behind a dark cloud, strepg,
clear and vigorous to perform its last
mission on earth. He talked and prayed
like one brought back from the Heavenly
home. He prayed for the family, n
and all and then for the Baptist Church
Of this city of which he had been for
eight years q devoted member and it,
honorsd Senior Deacon. Tho body was
brought from his son U. w. Weston's
where he died or Monday, and ut .
o'clock p. m. On the 4th inst. a large con-
course Of friends and citizens filing til.
Baptist Chapel to overlooking gathere d
TO pay their respects to their belov IA
brother in Christ and fellow citis kp
Rev. g. w. Freeman, pastor of Tn,
Church assisted by Ex-Pastor Re 1. ]
e. Coffman, preached an appro ipriat,
sermon from Rev. Il. 10. Right, blessed
are they. We ell feel that . 6 5bd mar
has fallen in Zion. A most devoted
loving father and husband ta,fen from
the family, and . worthy citize 3 remoued
from our midst. It is our I~5rsyer thai
his virtues and goodly exam,S scs may b
initiated, and the Savior he loved trust
ed in, aud ~worshiped, be ths God and
Savior Of this ontise peopl/.
g. W. r.