Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-12-30
In MEMORIAM.


sketch, was born in New York City
January 9th, 1s4O. Died at Black
foot, Idaho, December oath, 1893.
When nineteen years Of age he was
converted and joined Hansen Place
Methodist Episcopal Church, Brook
lyn, New York. From this youthful
decision he never strayed until the
final summons which, allowed no last
words.
His life was unmistakable and fully
assures his bereaved family OF his
place and part in the better life beyond.
When he and Lucy Eleanor Lowell
were married October 7th, 1864, a
happy life relation began that makes
the separation the more bitter to the
survivor -Four children crowned their
union, two Of whom remain TO COM
fort their mother, and two preceded
heir father to the mansions beyond.
In the struggles for national union,
his voice and vote were with the gov
ernment, followed by an enlistment in
the army as a private, and was stead
lily promoted. first TO sergeant, first
lieutenant, captain and major. Dur
ing all the hardships and dangers of
his patriotic services to his country,
he never forgot his duty to God and
his privilege Of trusting Him.
he has been for twenty years con-
spicuous figure and chief factor in
building up the christian church in
Blaekfoot, Idaho. The Methodist
Episcopal church in Blackfoot, was
one Of the pioneer churches Of eastern
Idaho. Brother Danilson was one of
the charter members, always cheer
fully rendering material and moral
aid TO the extent Of his ability. He
was so faithful as Sunday school
superintendent, class leader and trus-
tee; and so prompt in attendance on
church service, and so kind christian
counselor and brother-that the re-
mark-"How can we get along without
him. is heard from scores of friends.
His oft expressed desire to die
suddenly, when the summons comes,
and to fall at his post of duty, as
true soldier Of Jesus Christ, was liter
ally fulfilled December "a, 1898.
He attended all of the church ser
vices of the Sabbath, seemed to be in
good health, and more cheerful than
usual, at the class meeting, he gave
his testimony of saving grace and
high hope Of Heaven, little suspecting
that he was so near its portals.
The Sabbath school of which he
was superintendent, had prepared a
literary and musical programme, and
assembled in the church at 7:15 to
render the service and receive Christ
mas presents. The joy and glee of
school and the presence of his many
friends, made the superintendent very
happy. But Alasl At the moment
of our highest hope, a sudden fall,
and the whole audience was in COM
motion. The hero Of many a battle
had fallen to rise no more in this
world. The best medical aid was rem
dered, but OF no avail. That face so
joyous only moment since is express
sionless. Those eyes so full of hope,
closed forever on earth. Our JOY was
turned into mourning. 1t was sad
hour for the veterans Of the Grand
Army Post, sad hour for the church
of which he was member, but the
saddest of all for his family and
loved ones.
But let us not sorrow as those who
have no hope, let us take due warning
from his sudden death and be ready
for the summons to meet God and
this our brother, in the home where
death can never come.
]. M. WILDER, Pastor,