Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-08-07
Obituary-Johnnie Or.

Obltuary-Johnnie Or.
Many eyes will be dimmed--many hearts
saddened to learn that Johnnie OFT is no more.
'Tis with bitter regret that we pencil this
announcement, and can scarcely realize, that
one who but few days ago was in our
midst with the glow of health and happiness
upon his countenance to-day lies forcUer
hushed in the silence of the tomb but alas
it is TOO true. Around the family circle,
which short week ago was bright and
cheerful, now hoyers the darkest gloom and
sadness, such as only death car bring. Its
leaders Mr.. and Mrs. Ott) find indeed sad
sad loss in the decease of their dear and
beloved son; its every remembrance giving
the deepest heartfelt pan,until they, too, lay
down the burden of life, and. with him enjoy
the better world above. And who will miss
the pleasant smile, more than the loving
brothers and sisters, who now so bitterly
mourn his early and untiInely departure?
Who thought when Johnnie left his post
of duty and trust, to seek relief from his ILL.,
ness, and rest, that he would never occupy
it again? and. when medical advice was
first given, that his illness would result in
such severe struggle between life and
death? Not one. His illness was SO brief
and OF such mild nature, seemingly, that
no one entertained the leas, fear of DEATHS
relentless hand lingering near, to deal the
stroke so suddenly and Unexpectedly. His
sufferings during the few days he was under
DR.. Graham's care. did not seem TO be Of
serious nature until Friday last Uutll then
he had not even been confined to his bed.
Friday night he gradually grew worse and
by morning was in very low condition. DR..
Staples of Dubuque was SUNNI oned to assist.
Arrived on morning train, but too late to do
good. He saw at glance that no help could
be gwen, and uttered the heart rendng
words s.Johnnie must die" After few
hours more of severe suffering, unconscious
of the loving ones that surrounded him, he
slowly breathed his last. Thus ended the
worldly career of a noble boy-one who will
be missed and"mourned by more hearts than
when a monarch dies" No doubt twas so
ordained for the best, yet to have one so
young, with such bright and promising fl-
ture before him, so suddenly snatched away,
is indeed a severe trial. Thus are we shown .
again that life is but sunbeam casting its
brightness but for moment and then is
gone.
'Ts the wink of an eye It's the draught Of breath
From the blossom of health to the paeness of death
Yea, hope and dependency, pleasure aud pain,
We mingle together in sunshine and rain.
And the smiles and the tears the song and the dirge
Still follow each other, like surge upon SURGE"
Johnnie had just reached his nineteenth
summer, and with hope and confidence was
launching forth upon the turbulent sea of re-
sponsible life. For number Of years he was
in the employ of Messrs. Hunt and JAG kson,
where he discharged his duty honorably
anu well, and through his gentle and pleas
ing manners won circle Of friends which
few enjoy. Every one who knew him loved,
honored and respected him. In society he
moved as model gentleman; among his
friends he was favorite. AT home, there
existed love for him, which only Affection
ate brothers and sisters cen cherish Wher-
ever the name of Johnnie as mentioned,
praises and commentators were al so heard,
of his amiability, AMBITION and integrity. To
say the least, in the loss OF Johnnie, Potos
loses its best and noblest youth. The burial
took place Sunday afternoon, and was at
tended by many sympathizing friends.
The burial ceremonies were conducted Ly
Rev. Giimor, and while he repeated true
aud touching eulogY, over the cheeks of
both old and young trickled tears of sympa.
thy and regret, tears of sympathy for the
bereaved father, mother, brothers and sis
tiers; tears of regret that one so honored and
esteemed must so 500. leave us. To see the
kind and indulgent father and mother, upon
whose brows is left the imprint OF time, fol-
low to the grave their son, whose lettering
steps they had so well guided TO the high
way of life, and in whom they hoped 10 find
guide while they were tottering along the
brink of declining years was more than sad
To see the loving brothers ard sisters, who
did all they could with willing hands and
still more willing hearts, to alleviate his suf-
ferings, surround the casket and kiss those
cold and silent lips last farewell, would
touch chord of sympathy in the coolest
heart
When the services at the residence were
over, his remains were escorted to the
churchyard or the hill, and there laid in
their last resting place among those that had
gone before, and as the mourners turned
away from the fresh mound made that day,
the only consoling thought of this untimely
end, was that this young and noble life was
only sacrificed TO the vii its Maker.
Sand, that the same returnless tide
Which bore him from us stiil glides on.
And we who mourn him, with glide
'Shed rot for him the b liter tear
Nor give the heart TO vain regret
It's but the cas- ket that lies there.
The gem that filled IL sparkies yet"
i'll.
Potosi. Aag. 5, 1879