The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-11-13

Death OF VIM. II. HOadley.
Rev. VIM. III. Hoad;ey, one Of DakO-
ta's foremost temperance workers, died
at Huron November 5. Mr.. Hoadley
is well known to our people, having
lectured here at various times. The
uuronite gives the following history OF
his life:
VIM. III. Hoadley was born near
H.. on May Is, 1910. His
early years ware passed there and in
that vicinity. In fact nearly all Of his
life was spent within a hundred miles
of his birth place.
When the war broke out he was q
student at Baldwin University. Brea,
Ohio Being patriot and 'oyalist
by inheritance, he volunteered under
the first call for troops, and served
about one year in an Chic regiment.
During that time he was taken down
sick and his only hospital for week
was lying on the ground under a wagon
rain falling nearly all Of the time.
When he got little better he was
adjudged as only fit for a discharges,
which he was given for ply ical dis
ability. lie returned to Illinois, recup-
Grated short time, and then re-enlisted
in the 7th Illinois Infantry. lie was
at once elected first lieutenant and
served in that regiment for two years
and nine months.
While in that command he was pro-
NOTED to captain and then to lieuten-
ant colonel. lie was a brave, cool
headed soldier and acquitted himself a.
a true patriot in every duty.
An incident right here Is appropriate.
Mr.. Ioadley's father was q soldier In
the sd Illinois, and his time expired
just as the battle Of Shiloh opened ON
April 6, ls82-the SD being stationed
there. Mr.. Hoadley got his discharges.
but as the opening guns OF Shiloh
sounded in his ear he concluded to 60
out near the front and witness the bat
tie. His rasbness cost him his life. lie
was found dead with his discharge in
his pocket. Mir. L. M. Thomas, Of HUI
ron, was a member of the same regi-
ment.
Mr.. IIoadley entered the Methodist
ministry in 1870, becoming o member
of the Rock River conference. He con-
tinued his membership in that confer
ence till his death. His first charge
was Franklinville one year; Frank
fort two; Lisbon one; Kankakee three;
PeOtone one.
In the latter part Of October, 1852, be
arrived in Huron with his family TO-
take charge of the Huron church. lie
preached for it I'LL the following spring
when he resigned on account OF iu8
health. He went to the country ana
lived on farm for six months, where
his health was benefited. The temper
ance movement began TO take shape in
South Dakota, and he was appointed
Deputy Grand Worthy Chief Templar
and Lecturer for Dakota by the Good
Templars. lie forthwith entered upon
the work Of organizing the temperance
element into Alliances and Lodges, and
in various ways crystalizing the oppo-
sition to intoxicating drinks.
In addition to these duties he formed
a partnership with MIR. Asher #. Pay
and the firm began In September, 1884.
the publication Of temperance paper In
Huron, known as the Dakota Alliance.
of which Mr.. Hoadley was the editor.
The result of this work Is seen In the
fact that when the people voted on tho
adoption of the South Dakota State
constitution, they Incorporated .
prohibition section therein. Mr..
Hoadley deserves more credit for
the successful result OF this battle
with the saloon than any man
who participated in it. He trav-
eled, lectured and wrote, by day and by
night, for months and months to
achieve this end. His memory should
long remain green in the hearts Of Da-
kotaians as the Dakota leader in this
great battle.
This work ended, he accepted the
pastorate of the Altoona NJ. 4. church
I in the fall Of 1855. But his health was
so impaired that he was compelled to re-
linquish preaching last July. The fam
lily returned to Huron, and from tint
date to his decease he was unable to do
any manual labor. In September ho
! made short trip to Illinois to meet
his brethren of the Rock River confer
ence. But he returned weaker thar
when he departed.
lie slowly and peacefully sank awsys
realizing his condition all the time, un-
, Ill he died of consumption at 1l:25 Of
, Friday night, November 8, 1886, in llu-
! ron, Dakota. For twenty years hS he
roically battled with disease, and did
not. as he told the writer, .'see well
day in all of that time" But death
finally overcame. Yet it had no sting
for him. In his case, ITO die is gain!''
Just q week prior to his death, by his
: request the Grand Army Post Of Huron,
to which he belonged, and the Wcmar'a
Relief Corps held social at his resb
| dence. During the evening the CCrp1
! presented him with a beautiful R0lA'
y headed, ebony cane. In response to
i the presentation speech Mr.. IIoadley
!, said: LAS to the hereafter, that's ~
!. settled; There is no fear OF that.
He was man Of power and iuiiuence
70 wherever his lot was cast. In a.
ss church he was an indomitable workM
and was greatly blessed in oil q hi1
q pastorates.
He was faithful in eyerY walk In htt
40 Aan honor to every c0mmuntty--a ~
y, BILE. brave, true hearted Christiah mo&.
Of The tenderest sympathy 0f our ent!po
n community goes out toward the w1Cyl