Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-08-20

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DEATH AND BURIAL OF GEORGE
HAMBERG.
Last Friday morning our community
was shocked by receiving the news of the
death of George Hamberg. -Four weeks
ago he left Austin, it will be remembered
in company with Geo. NJ. Fish and Geo
W. Merrick for Montana. He died al
Fish's ranch, forty miles from Miles City
His letters written home to his wife haC
been cheerful, and he seemed to feel thai
the trip was having the desired effect
About 6 o'clock Thursday evening, he
was lying in the hammock, near the doo1
of the cabin, with his friends about him
when, rs was not unusual, he coughet
and expectorated. Mr.. Merrick, looking
toward him, saw that he was splitting
blood. Very soon he coughed second
time, raising more blood, and seeing il
himself, he sprang from the hammock tc
his feet, Mr.. Merrick at once coming tt
his support. The hemorrhage immedi
ately became very profuse, and he wa
carried to his cot in the cabin, and il
less than five minutes he had ceased tC
breathe.
There had been four occupants of the
cabin-a Mr.. Dugald Stuart, a particula
friend of Mr.. VIM. Fish, in addition to
the parties above named. So sudden ant
unexpected was the death of thei" friend
that for a time they scarcely knew what tt
do first, but they realized what they would
do they must do quickly. They were six
teen miles from the nearest railroad sta
ton, forty miles from an undertaker's
and night upon them, with the heat OF
summer having been during the day 100 Q
in the shade. To think was to act. The
horses were harnessed, and the body OF
their friend, carefully and tenderly
wrapped in the blankets upon which he
died was laid in the wagon, and with Stu
art on horseback to pilot the way, Fish as
driver, and Merrick to shield and protect
the body from injury, without even d
buffalo trail to mark their way, started
upon their lonely ride, dark and cloudy
night, for Hathaway, the nearest railway
station, where train would be due about
midnight. About 10 o'clock they reached
cabin and found thatl they were only
three miles and half on their way, and
seeing that it was impossible to reach the
midnight train they decided to wait fol-
the light of the approaching day before
proceeding further on their journey. So,
taking turns with watching until three
o'clock, they again resumed their journey
to make freight train which was due at
the station at eight o'clock. This station
they reached in time, and found the train
six hours behind time. Here they found
friend in need in the person of Johnny
Matssn, former Austin boy. He said
about mile distant he had an ice house,
and would take their team and get some.
The ice was brought; from lumber in his
possession, Mr.. Matson made a box, and
the body was placed within, with the ice
about it, to await the delayed train, which
in due time arrived.
At Miles City, in answer to telegram,
an undertaken met them at the depot,
taking the body in charge, embalming
and preparing it for burial. The Masonic
fraternity having been informed by W..
NJ. Adams of this city of the death of
Brother Hamberg, then took all further
charge Of the remains, sending detach-
ment with them to the train and seventy
five miles on their hemeward journey.
The Masonic brethren extended to Mr..
Merrick, who came as escort, every pos
sible courtesy and attention, and their
sympathy and kindness will not be forgot.
ten either by Mr.. Merrick or by the
friends of the deceased in this city.
Messrs. Solner, Wilkins, Hollister and
Corey met Mr.. Merrick with his charge at
St. Paul, arriving at Austin Monday
morning at 80. -
The funeral was held at the house Mon
day afternoon at 2:3O, in charge of St.
Bernard Commandery of Knights Tenn
plar. Reverends c. D. Belden and G. L.
Clausen conducted the services, both
making very appropriate remarks,
The MasOns turned ont in full force,
Knights being present from Albert Lea,
Grand Meadow, Leroy, Taopi, and othe1
places. The procession, lead by Austin
Cornet band, proceeded to the cemetery
where the burial service, was per formed
in accordance with the impressive rites Of
the Knights Templar.
The floral tributes were numerous and
very beautiful. A white satin pillow
fringed with pansies, upon which rested
sword, cross and crown, in white bios.
SONS, with green leaves outlining, AND
the words REST in Peace" upon satin
ribbon attached. This was the gift of thu
Norden Society Of this city
Another pillow of white blossoms, the
letters &c. H. interviewer in green, from
his Scandinavian friends. A lovely
wreath of choice flowers from Mrs. ]
Solner, and basket of tea roses, tube
roses, and white carnations from St
Paul, given by Mrs. Geo. Fish, and alst
many choice and lovely boquets from
other friends.
At the grave, the following record wa
prepared and read by the acting Recorder
G.. II. Davidson
George Hamberg was born in Drammen
Norway, March 10th, 1847. At the ag
OF q he crossed the Atlantic to make hi
home in this New Continents countr,
near to the hearts of the sons and daugh