Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1883-08-24
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judge jeremiah \ black died a ailo ihi'
morning. Though not uneKpeoied, hia
death vas sudden and was a sheek % The
community. On Saturday morning he
seemed somewhat better, bat the improve
ment Was TOO slight 10 justify a hope oi
recovery. An unfayorahle change began
about -four Ia he afternoon, and he gTad'
ualy grew worse. but rrniained conscious
almost 10 tho end and died peacefully.
From The beginning of his illness Judge
BLACK believed hs would never recover and
was perfectly resigned, Mrs. Judge Black.
Lleulenani.Goyornar chaunoey I, Black,
and wiie, Henry Black, Mr, and Mrs.
ilornsby, A. H. farquhar and Dr..
Meiuenholdor were present Many telo'
grams Of condolencc have been received.
shortly before Judge Black died he said
b his wiici slow can ] fear 10 cross the
dark river when ms Father waits for me
on the other sh0reN and added, "Nonld l
were a. comfortable about all leave ho.
hind unfinished In this world,n aud then
hrenthed tho following earnest prayer;
20 Thou beloved and most mercIful heay'
emily Father, from whom ! had my being,
and In whom have ever trusted, " Il he
Thy will, grant that my suffering end and
that speedily be called homo 20 Thee; and
oh, my God, bless and comfort thoe, my
Mary
Tho immediate cause Of his death was
oxmmih, produced by absorption of retained
urinary constituents prior 10 the operation
OF Thursday. Dr. Mekcnnon, OF York, who,
had spent the day with the patient noticed
the appearance Of uniayorahle symptoms
about four o'clock In the afternoon. DR..
Mesenhelder, OF York, who relieved
DR.. Mckennon about six o'clock, also no.
ticed the change for the worse, and from
that hour the increasing growth Of his
symptoms indicated gradual failure OF all
the vital forces. Judge Black suffered great
ly during his illness, but bis last moments
were without acute pain, and he passed
quietly away, retaining consciousness until
within a few minutes OF bis death.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 10.
The news Of the death Of Jeremiah S.
Black was received with great regret here
where his face had been familiar for many
years. Juuke DUCK was IN washington
very often Of late years. He was best known
as one OF the foremost members Of the Su-
preme Court bar. At times he appeared
before the departments, but plenty OF peo.
pie remember him as he was In his prime
before the war. The last time that his APP
pearance here attracted National attention |
was when he came last winter as counsel for |
the Mormons and attempted 70 negative the |
work of the Utah Commission. Judge Black |
was one of the most familiar figures In the |
lobby Of one OF the uptown hotels. He |
was always the center II a group OF list
eners, being accounted one OF the best |
story-teilers in public life. When he was
rot entertaining his friends, in his rest
hours, he was reading French novels, Of
which he was very fond. He was glad 10
COME to Washington at any time on nc.
count Of his daughter, Mrs. Hornsby, who
has delightful home In the West end. In
her company her father saw good deal Of
society. He was universally
liked. His originality, his quaintness, and
his old-fashioned manners gave him pecu.
liar interest. His big heart held the friends
whom his brillancV attracted