The Red Cloud chief., 1892-12-16
Obituary.

On Wednesday, December z, 1897,
occurred the death vi Mr.. G.. W.
Lindsey. ST., Of dropsy Of the heart.
The deceased was born in New York
state, August 10, 1920; in 1912, Was
married and moved TO Wisconsin. Az.
Ter living there for some time. accom-
panist BY his family, he moved 70
PsD/ Paw, Illinois, where he resided
pltil about two years ago, when he
Game 10 Red CLOUD, since which time
he has made his homo with his son,
Geo. W. Lindsey, Jr., our esteemed
townsman. He and his brother, Den.
mis-, are the only ones surviving him.
sorrowing the departure OF . true and
deyoted father. None but those who
sincerely cherish snd revcr the name
Of father realize the meaning Of the
"vacant chair" which the angel OF
death has caused by claiming the
loved n Of whom it can truly be said
he entertained loyal and charitable
feelings toward his fellow.meu, and In
death there was that look upon HE
face which clearly portrayed the
"peacc which passeth oil understand
ing" and that he wal at rest with his
Savior. He had for many years been
. consistent and respected member
Of tho Independent Order Of DAD
Fellows, whom he requested, a short
time ere his death, to oficiate at his
funeral, which they did with touching
ceremony, aided by Rev. Chaplin Of
the M. Il. church. A large concourse
Of friends followed bis remains to
their last resting place, on Thursday,
Dec. 8, '92. Words Of sympathy and
condolance were freely extended to
the bsreaved family, who so tenderly
cared for their father.
The ladies aud comrades Of the G..
A. r. gave a charming surprise party
ct the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Huffman Dec. 18th, it being the 50th
anniversary Of Mr.. Huffman's birth.
Soon after the arrival Of the guests, q
bountiful supper was placed on the
table by the ladies', and all partook Of
the viands till they we're satisfied.
After supper, the company presented
Mr.. Huffman with tho god recogui.
ton pin Of the order. Comradc HUFF.
man accepted the pin remarkiny: ut
shows the esteem in which I am held
by you, yet / cannot sec what / have
done that you should thus remember
me. Many thanks to you for your
kindness" Shortly after the remarks
made by MIR. Huffman were ended, the
ladies band appeared on the scene and
rendered two very beautiful pieces Of
music. Mr.. Huffman desires to state
that the young ladies undoubtedly
have had . ine instructor, for the mu
sic was rendered without a fault, and
extends an invitation to the guest
and band to call again.
Young Mac George, who is we'll
known in the city as clerk in Georg,
Hollands hotel, and who was recent,
arrested for opening q letter at the d
. pot, has again got himself 10 trouble
0 II is alleged that he tapped johnny
Cranx's till for $50 and fed to Den
yer. Mr. CRANE, on the other occasion
played the part Of the good Smaritan
and secured his release from The
!, clutches Of Uncle Sam only to hav
him SMITH hand that befrende,
him bY<apping his till. 1t was learn
|, ed tAG the boy was iu Denver an,
. duri6g the forepart of the week, Col
"A Wfnfrey, accompanied with the neces
lSary documents went after him and h.
is now languishing in the Jail unde
the care Of Deputy Sheriff Tomlinson
! If the young man is found guilty q
charged, he will 60 ovcr the road.
should be q warning to young men.
y On last Thursday evening, 1.
Pierce instituted Valley Lodge, Of
s F~raternal Protectors, in this city, will
Q 70 charter members. The officer
|. wcrc as follows:
W. CA. II. Gray.
v. W. C.-Mrs. M. A. Miller.
8 Treas.-J. W. Warren.
Rccorder.-Mrs. Ida Smith.
W. Coco. B. Mccall.
W. Prank Nelson.
W. G.-John Saladin.
w. S.-M. A. Fisher.
T.ustees-R. L. Alyea, j. e. Wa
s ncr, Mrs. Marsh.
Officers elected by James A. Gar
6eld Relief Corps for the ensuing