Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-02-03

stanford ana n ustonvne ruruPIsv vuui-
psny since 1893, both Of which he has
held with honor to himself and to the sat
isfActioa 81 tho-s interested. He leaves
six children 10 mourn his loss, two Of
whom are FAR away in Texas, who will
perhap. learn Of their misfortune for the
6rsi time through this paper. Squire
Cash was for many year. leading member
Of Mccormack Christian Church, and his
influence for good was always fully exert
ed. A good man has been taken, and, after
life's ftfal fever, may he sleep we'll
-CRAIa. cdr. Craig l. dead" This
heArt-rending announcement was made
about 1890 Monday night. and although
il was not unexpected, his friends. who
were hoping almost against hope, we're ap'
palled. They could not realize that the
noble hearted fellow, who was so full Of
lie and happiness just two days before,
had been 40 suddenly cut down--so soon
erc:rcled in the arms Of death. But it
was, alAsI too true The cruel hand that
crushed out his life had been unerrine in
It's precision, and after As hours Of suffer
ing, the restless spirit had Aown. DR..
Samuel P. Craig was in his 35th year, and
for one Of his age, had attained promi-
nence 10 his profession that was truly won
derful. lie commenced the study Of med
lcine under his father, who was one Of the
most eminent physicians Of his day, and
al bis death became pupil Of the late
DR.. John u. jackson, Of DAnville, sub
sequently graduating with distinction at
one OF the New York Medical Colleges.
lie returned to this, the place of his birth,
about 1868, and has since commanded a
practice which might have been very lu-
crative, but for his liberal dealings with
his patrons. and a repugnanoe toward pres
sing any one for money. In disposition he
was frank, open heart, d and generous, and
as true to his friends as the needle to the
pole. The poor found in him a faith
ful support. lie never seemed to care
whether they we're able to pay for his SER
ices or not, and the love this class had
for him was shown by many a fearful eye
as they came from far aud near TO look at
the lifeleSs body as il lay in the parlor OF
his hotel. They will misa him. We shall
all miss him. The writer Of this, especial
ly, will miss him, for more than half BIZ
unoccupied hours was spen. in this office
and the occasional assistance he gave us il
locals and other items that he would writ
up, seemed to afford him the greatest pleas
ure. lie leaves sister anda brother TO mourn
his early demise, Mrs. R.w. LillArd aud Jas
+. Craig, and to them the sincere sympa
thy Of the community goes tsnderly out
lie loved them so fondly, and Was so 40
licitous for their health aud welfare. NJ
wonder they give him up as u yielding al
their very hearts blood. A noble younI
man has fallen in the prime OF life, AM
his awful fate should be a warning to u
all Let US initiate his many good quail
ties aud strive TO steer clear OF the roc
ON which his lie boat was stranded.
large crowd was present 10 pay the lai
tribute Of respect TO the dead, and althS
the Christian Church in which the funera
sermon was preached. is very large, a gres
! many were unable 10 obtain seats, but stoo
while Elder Joseph Ballou delivered