Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-11-22
A SUDDEN SUMMONS.
F. ]. Stranger, Of Extra, Long Time
and Respected Resident Of Audubon
County, Called to His Reward.

| Were star Quenched on high,
For ages would Its light,
sun travelling downward from the sky,
| Shine on our mortal sight.
| so when good man dies,
For years beyond our ken,
The light he leaves behind him lies
Upon the paths Of men.
--Longfellow.
Last Saturday word was carried over
the county that I. j. stranger was dy-
ing at his home in Extra, of heart dis
ease, and few hours later the message
was received that death had come TO
his relief, During the week he had
suffered attacks of the disease, but
without anticipation of fatal results, so
that his Illness was only known in his
neighborhood, and the people through
the county We're not prepared for the
news of the final struggle. Coupled with
sentiment of deepest regret was the ex.
preston of incrcdibility always denoted
when one so strong and vigorous, and
with such apparent promise of add.
tional years, is so suddenly summoned
| from the marts of active business life
to death and the grave,
Mr., Stranger was man of strong
personality and character and for his
uprightness was universally respected
and admired. In business he was en-
tcrprising, always observing strict bus
mess principles and withal adhered to
strict integrity, lie was a most agree.
able companion and acquaintance, of
cheerful disposition, equitable tempera-
ment and those who came into his asso-
Citations were always assured of most
cordial and fraternal treatment and
hospitable entertainment. His religious
and political opinions were decided,
ana while they were practiced In man
ner SO upright and honorable us to re
commend them to others, he was duly
respectful Of the ideas of others. A
faithful and devoted member of the
Masonic, Odd Fellow and Pythian So
cieties, he was enthusiastic and prac-
ticed their tcnets and charities M the
lessons are taught. In all of the walks
Of life he was upright, cheerful and
conscientious, beloved by his neighbors
and respected by NIL. The world Is bet,
ter for his benellcences and the inilu.
ence of his life will continue In the
manner expressed in the Introductory
quotation.
The funeral was held ut the NJ. T.,
church in Extra, yesterday, Elder Ham
ilton aud Rev. Leary conducting i'm.
pressiye services, and was at
tended by very large concourse of
friends, The cortege was In the fol-
lowing order: Band, choir, knights Of
Pythias Masonic Blue lodge, Chapter
Masons, pail bearers, hearse, relatives
and friends, with Godfrey Commandery,
Knights remplar forming an escort.
The rcycreut and impressive burial Ger.
cmonies were according to the ritual Of
the Masonic Blue Lodge, performed by
Exodou0 Lodge of Extra, assisted by
the Audubon lodges, Masonic and
Pythian.
Francis j. Stranger was born IN
Armstrong county, Pa, and was aged
90 years, q months and days at the
time of his death, lie gave his best
years and strength to his country In tho
late war, after which he was engaged in
railroading, and held the position Of
conductor on the Lake Shore and later
on the G, II. |. & T.. Ry He came to
| Audubon county TX ypnrg non H.,
leaves wife in delicate health and four
children Mrs. Arthur Bartlett, of Dun
lap, Nebr, J. II. Stranger, editor and
lawyer, of Humboldt, Nebr, Dice and
Frank stranger, of Extra, all of whom
were In attendance upon the funeral,
together with brother of the deceased,
Samuel Shraugor, and family, of Rock
Island, Ill.