Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-03-29
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until his death, March z, 1888. Had
life been spared another day, Walter
would have been "a years of age. But
death called him home and on his oath /
birthday his friends laid him in his
coffin and the following day he was
borne to his final rest in the cemetery
at Cassyille. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Father Drexel who
preached from the words: II beseech
you brethren to live worthy of the voca-
ton to which you are called" In which
he urged the necessity of Christians
living true and devoted lives; and the
thought that the young should be pre-
pared for death; that though filed with
hope and bright prosNects We may be
summoned at any time. Walter was
one of large family of children who
were left fatherless when but children,
and had proved himself an obedient and
loving son, kind and thoughtful
brother. Kind and jovial he was
favonte in his home where he was ever
to be found Few who have met and
known him can easily forget his
cheerful beaming face, his sparkling
eye and hearty laugh. Always kind to
strangers he soon made friends of all
whom he met, while to those with whom
he mingled daily be was a brother His
open way of speaking was only one of
the many ways he had of making him
self agreeable TO those around him.
How many will think with sorrow Of
the bright happy Walter who has been
laid in the tomb; how many eyes will be
dim; how many hearts will feel the pain
of parting? Yes, though life was short
it was bright and he has hosts of friends
TO mourn his early death The young,
the old. all will miss him for he was
loved by all, no one can say he ever
knowingly or willingly injured them.
For his whole life spoke 'peace on
earth good will to men," no malice, no
hatred filled his heart. But rather love
for all and wherever his form was seen,
wherever his voice was heard, was Joy
and mirth, and he was welcomed in So
ciety as one in whom all had a friendly
interest. Death hides our faults in the
eyes OF our friends, and though Walter
may have had some we with whom. he
has played as schoolmates and friends,
with whom he has lived and died, can
see but few compared with those Of
the young men of to-day.
How can his place be llled9 No
one can take his place in the home
circle. in the youthful frolic, in the
hearts of those who love him so truly.
Though young and apparently enjoying
good health, disease laid his hand upon
him nearly two years ago AT times all
looked bright and he seemed well, but
soon the flush would come to his cheek,
his step grew slower, and friends saw
that consumption had chained him as
one of its victims Time passed and he
grew worse. About six weeks ago be
took the measles and never arose from
his bed. He suffered much and though
be knew the end was near yet he longed
to live till summer to see the flowers
again. But as death drew nearer be
became reconcied and told those
around him that he was not afraid TO
die. That he was ready. On the
morning of his death he was unusually
bright and happy. About ten o'clock
he asked his mother and brother to
leave the room and send his sister to
him. Taking her hand he told her if
he died alone with her, to tell them not
to weep for him that be was happy and
with his God. He spoke of the DAYS
that were passed aud of the love that
had existed between them and as they
had walked hand in hand through life.
the faithful sister held his hand as he
stepped into deaths swollen tide and
crossed to the other shore. When life /
is past for her who dares doubt but dear
Walter will be waiting over there to
clasp her hand and welcome her to his
happy home. To the heart broken mother
to the sorrowing brothers and sister,
we can only extend to our sympathy I
and while we mourn his loss, let US not
forget his manly qualities, his generous
spirit and that his life was moi in
vain
have heard of that land far away,
Andits glories no tongue can declare.
But its beauty hangs over the way.
And with Jesus1 long to be there"
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