Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-19
DEATH OF WALTER l.. WOOD.
Death is here and death is there,
Death is everywhere;
All around, within, beneath,
Above is death-and we are death

home. In the very prime Of life an
other heart has ceased to beat. In
mournful harmony with the death of
bud and leaf and flower, the death of
bird song and of sunshine bright, che
passed to silence and pathetic dust"
comes to the babe unconscious yet Of
grief or pain, or to the aged man who
travelled all the weary way and takes
life's last few steps tOttering with staff
or crutch But doubly -treb!y sad,
when its shadowy summons come to the
man in the full possession of physical
health and strength and while all life's
shadows still are falling towards the
west. At such time, deaths summons
came to him whose dust to dust has just
been laid. Walter L. Wood was a
strong man, possessed of constitution
well-nigh iron. Encircled by all that
makes life worth living, the heaven of
new-found home, with loves devoted
kisses on his lips, all the pulses throb-
bing with d vigor and eagerness that
spring from resolution and the anticipa-
ton of wears of usefulness and happi
ness yet to come-"God's finger touched
HIM and he slept"
Walter Lincoln Wood was born at the
city of Grand Rapids July Is, 1861, and
was at the time of his death, Thursday,
Nov. II, thirty years, three months and
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Youngest of a family Of three boys. He
was given all the educational advantages
afforded by his native city. After
attending the Howe High School for
number of Years, devoted himself to
the study Of pharmacy, To perfect
) himself in his chosen avocation, he at
tended the Chicago College of Pharmacy
and after passing a rigid examination
before the State Board of Pharmacy i'll
1888, he was duly registered Licentiate
in Pharmacy. In 1884 he became part
owner with his brother Frank IN the
Wood County drug store. In 1889 he
became sole owner, and SO continued
until about two months ago, when his
lingering illness made it apparent that
it would be a number of months under
the most favorable conditions before he
: would be able to again attend his bust
ness, and he sold to John E. DAILY.
October %, 1890, he was married to
Miss Julia Rowena Morris, Young lady
| esteemed by all who knew her for her
many excellent qualities. After briet
honeymoon abroad, the happy couple
took up their residence in the old Wood
mansion in the second ward. Happy
+ the days sped by. Mr.. Wood was a
+. devoted husband, and here, within the
precincts of his home, he sought and
found his highest happiness. In July
last bright baby boy blessed their
! happy union. But not long was the
: happy father allowed to rejoice in his
little son and heir. Shortly after,
! Walter was taken seriously ILL., What
, human help could do, was done And
for a time il seemed as If the iron will
within the iron frame, aided by the
efforts of the best Of medical skill,
would triumph over the disease. But
as days and weeks wore away and still
no improvement, his friends began to
fear the worst. And the worst did
come. Thursday afternoon at o'clock
the worn-out body succumhed, and his
spirit took its earthless flight.
: Mr.. Wood was in all respects manly
man. In all his business transactions
he was upright and square. He pos
sessed the push and energy that qualify
man for business. His social nature
was characterized by his geniality and
| generosity. He was a wam- hearted
I comrade, a kind and obliging neighbor,
r a true friend
= To his noble and heroic Young wife,
. to his devoted brothers, the Reporter
extends its heartfelt sympathy in this
sad hour of their bereavement.
! FUNERAL.
t The funeral services took place from
). the residence Sunday afternoon, Novem-
$ Der 10Th, 1891, Rev. R. H. Weller, OF
e Stevens Point an Episcopal clergyman
and intimate friend of the family, offici-
ated. The service was iii charge of the
Odd Fellows, of which order the de-
ceased was a member. In spite of the
cold rain that fell, and the strong north
wind which blew on this day, the house
was crowded to the doors and a large
number failed to gain admittance The
singing was furnished bv Messrs. L. NJ.
Alexander and I. A. Taylor, and the
s Misses Laura Reeves and Lottie Lynn.
!. Those who know the abilities of these
5 people IN song, realize fully the heaven
lv melodies furnished on this occasion.
n A beautiful selection of flowers adorned
s the casket and parlor in which the
e remains were in state, and their fra
GRANGE permeated the atmosphere round
4 about. Rev. Weller's discourse con-
# >ained many encouraging thoughts for
I. the relatives and friends to think of
( Walter had just gone before to welcome
them on their arrival. Death was not
; to be dreaded, it was simply change
), from mortality to Immortality. Be We
4 therefore ready. His remarks were
v those of friend and brother and very
:, touching. After the sermon the officers
: of the Odd Fellows order took charge
and carried out their ritual service. A
long procession followed the remains to
i Enract IIiu Cap,a+ory IN =,