Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-12-14

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poor health for some months past, and beins
confined to his bed for several weeks previ
Gus to his death. That slow, insiduous dis
eise had fastened itself upon him and nc
powr or skiil OF man could pro!ong hi,
life. He had sought relief by trip to tbs
mountains last summer, in IN open buggy,
but the benef, was only partial or tempora
~. He struggled for the sweet life dear to
US all, ard when an emaciated frame could
no longer support an iron will, the pooI
sufferer gave up this mortal existence a'
calmly, as resignedly. az contsntedIy 81
though he were passing of to sleep. With
out pain, without murmer, and without
a word, he closed his eyes and passed to the
eternal, to that undiscovered country from
whose bourn 70 traveller ever returns. II il
said that We die as we lived. The death Of
Lloyd Shinn exempted bis life. He did
his duty faithfully, honorsbly and maniul-
ly. He was fearless, kind and honest in all
Of his transactions. He was q good friend
and generous neighbor OF pescesble yet
firm character his life encountered few Of
the storms that are met in the struggle for
earthly gain and existence, and as he lived
pesceably he died in peace; IS his lie was
smooth no abrupt chasm awaited him on his
eternal journey; and it is living so that we
aim to do good, prepares our after pathway
with the sweet fragrance OF flowers. He was
prepared for the outer world, and surrend-
cred never more to return, to that God. and
to tina, fate and destiny that awaits US all.
The deceased was q years of age and was
born in Iowa. The remains were conveyed
to his former home in Iowa for burial. They
were in charge Of his brother and sister,
Walter Shinn and Miss Eva ShinD, who
administered to him during his sickness and
who were at HE deathbed. Their attention
to his wants, and br0therly and sisterly al
fiction shoSn him must have been a com fort
and solace to him in his sickness and diving
moments. The remains were Conveyed TO
the depot by the members of Corona Lodge
l. o. o. F., Of which order the deceased had
been an honorable and faithful member, A
large number of citizens were present at the
depot upon the arrival of the train which
was to convey the remains to THEN final res,,
and paid their tribute to former good CHI
zen, an honorable man and worthy friend.
Lloyd Shinn came to Kansas at an early
age, having entered the printing business
when quite young. He and his brother we're
pioneers in the printing business in Western
Kansas, havif g established the first newspa-
per in Rice county. They founded the
DODGE CRY Tine, Issuing the first number
ON the 10th Of May, 1876. They we're cue
cessful in this enterprise, and the publication
Of the TINES has been attended with success
ever since. On the LIST of December, 1877,
the present editor Of the TINES purchased
Walter Shinn's interest in the paper and
became associated with Lloyd. This part
nersbip continued eight months when the
writer became sole manager. Lloyd Shinn
became connected with D. N.
Frost in the publication Of the Globe, and
sold out his interest in tina. paper 10 Mr..
Frost sometime las. summer.
Lloyd Shinn held several Offices Of honor
and trust in bis lifetime. At the time of his
death he held the Office Of Postmaster OF this
city and Probate Judge of the county. He
held the Office OF Justice of the Peace for
three years and was City Treasurer one year.
The people had confidence in him. He was
honest and etraightfofNard a. . citizen and