The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1892-07-08

MoooLLu Non saturday, July 2nd, OF CO,
Nh sum ptlon oI the throat, Willie, eldest son ,
Mr. and Mrs. S. NJ. McCollum, in his 23r
I Year. we
| We are called upon this week to an
nounce the death of Mr.. Willie McCol
lum which occurred Saturday mornins
at 10 80 a. NJ.
In the spring Of 1880, Willie suffered
severe attack Of La grippe which settle,
on his lungs and tor many weeks confined
hlm to the house. He finally recovered
sufficiently to get about again and tool
up his studies which he had been com
PEELED to drop.
But the close confinement and ovel
e1eftlon soon compelled him to leave his
books and seek a change Of work.
He accordingly entered the Bank O
MliDank, IN the employ of Sargent anc
Dlggs, filling the position with credit tc
himself and to the satisfaction of his
employers until September 81 when lie
attended Hamllne University, Hamline,
Minn.
Though unwell his ambition and desire
tor a thorough education urged him for
ward TO ms task. He came home Christ
mas On a visit to his parents appearing at
that time to be III good heath and after
a short vacation again resumed his labors
lat Hamhne. His health however was
again falling him; but with strong hopes
that he would soon become strong he
kept diligently at his work; but such was
not the case, he gradually failed in health
until he was advised to leave his work
and return home.
lie came home in April and up to the
time OF his death was confined almost
constantly 70 the house with the excep-
tion OF very warm days when it was
thought advisable that he be taken out
to enjoy the sunlight and fresh air.
Mr.. McCollum was an ideal young
man; a true gentleman with all that
this word implies. He lived to love
others and be loved; honest and upright
in every thing he did. Courteous to all
and a young man OF most exemplary
character. He was true christian, a
member of the NJ. E. church and Epworth
League Of this city.
The funeral obsequies were held at the
n. E. church on Tuesday morning,
Rev. Dexter preaching the funeral ser.
mon, paying an excellent tribute to our
departed brother. The church was
beautifully decorated with wreaths and
boquets of flowers. A beautiful cross
covered with white roses bearing the
initials E. l.. was presented to his parents
by the EpWorth League as a token of the
love and esteem in which they held their
departed brother.
One of the largest audiences ever as
sembled in this city paid their last res
pnn4s ~ +boir dnparfnl frinnA
The band turned out in part uniform
to pay the last sad rites to their beloved
member. The instrument which Mr..
McCollum played was encased in beautl-
ful flowers, the back ground being of
green foliage with white roses.
The choir, composed of members OF
the Epworth League and by special invi-
tation members OF the Y. 7. S. G. E.,
rendered the music.
The remains were inferred in the
Nilbank cemetery. The bereaved par
ents have the sympathy of the entire
community in their sad afiilction.
The following resolutions were adopted
by the Epworth League and &. A. r.
Band in each OF white he was a faithful
worker:
Resolutions adopted July 5, 1892, by
Milbank Chapter, No. 1884, Epworth
League, as tribute to the memory of our
departed brother VIM. W. McCollum.
WHEREAs-It has been the will Of our
Heavenly Father TO take TO Himself our
be loved brother and co-worker, who,
fro m it's earliest organization, has been
one of the leading members and an otfl
Ger Of our Chapter, and,
WHEREAs-Since becoming one of our
members he has been earnest in his
labors for our Master and has endeared
himself to us; Therefor be 1t Resol we'd,
First-That in the taking away OF our
brother we realize that we have been
of a good officer, a true chris
tian worker and faithful friend.
Second--That by his earnest work in
religious, MS we'll as business circles, much
GOOD has been done and souls have been
saved.
Third-That as q mark of our esteem
and love for our brother, we do order
that our charter be draped with Grape Tor
a term OF thirty days.
Fourth-That we extend to the mourn
INC parents and relatives our heartfelt
sympathy anu coLnmcnu o"oin' - ~
fort. 10 the loving Savior that be SO loved
TO follow and obey.
Fifth-That a copy of these resolutions
to the bereaved parents. ana
that copy be spread upon the minutes
of this chapter and copy handed 70
each Of the city papers for publication.
~1 81. KELLER,
SEvA RUSSELL,
J. HOMER BURGAN.
Committee.
DrprcArED TO THE MEMORY OF OUR BE-
LOVED FRIEND AND MFMBER, WILLIE
MCCOLLUM.
Whereas-It has pleased Almighty GOD
- remove from our midst our dear ana
beloved friend, Willie McColium. VINO
has been one Of our number Tor 90 long