The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1894-02-17
DEATH OF Da. LrDDxLL.
He Passed Away Tuesday Aftsrssea- -Inpr
sivs Funeral Services.

He Passed Away Tuesday Aftsrsssn -Inprss.
sivs Funeral Services.
N. J. Liddell, the wellknown physi
elan and surgeon, Of this city, after q
brief illness with pneumonia died last
Tuesday afternoon. After years Of bat
ting with the advances OF Death upon
others, he was himself obliged, ct last,
to succumb to the summons OF Azraei,
angel OF death, and without much ap-
parent suffering passed peacefully into
the Hereafter.
Dr. Liddell was In his 6Sth year, and
unusually active for one who almost at
tanned the allotted time of man. He
came to CGur d'Alene about four years
ago from Michigan, and succeeded in
establishing large and lucrative prac-
tice-a practice, however, In which there
was many professional visit to the
poor. whose sufferings were alleyiated,
II II was In his power SO 10 do, as freely
al though he were receiving full pay
therefor; and his unselfshiy charitable
work In this respect will always be low
iDgly remembered. Many are those
who will miss him. His reputation for
integrity and square-dealing was unim-
peachable, and whatever may have been
his faults they were Insignificant when
compared with his many virtues and
acts Of kindness. lie was an hon0ra-
bly, discharged old soldier, having served
in the war Of the rebellion as surgeon.
At the time of his demise he was also
an honored member OF the Masonic,
Pythian and Forester orders, and of the
city council A wife, four daughters
and two sons, residents Of Michigan
and Illinois, survive him.
The funeral took place Thursday at 2
p. m. from the Presbyterian church. the
building being filled TO its utmost Ca
pacity by friends who came to pay a
last tribute Of respect to a departed fel-
low citizen; and, Notwithstanding the
inciemency Of the weather, the process
sion that followed the remains TO the
Fort Sherman cemetery was the largest
ever witnessed in this city. At the
church Rev. Mr. Watson conducted a
brief service by reading a portion of
scripture. making few appropriate re-
marks aud offering prayer. The choir
sang Rock Of Ages" at the opening of
the exercises and closed by rendering
Jesus, Lover Of My Soul" after which
those who desired were permitted to
view the familiar face. The funeral
cortege then formed in the following
order:
Fourth L. 5. Infantry Band.
Ilearse and Pail bearers.
Masonic Lodge.
Order Of Foresters.
knights Of Py;Lias.
q. A. X. Post.
Citizens on Foot.
30 sleighs with citizens.
During the march 10 the cemetery
the band, under direction OF Professor
Nesoiii. rendered three beautiful dirges
and the city ERE bell was slowly tolied.
At the grave Rev. Watson offered an
earnest prayer, and Worshipful Master
Brtstow conducted the beautiful and
impressive burial service Of the Masonic
ritual. Al its conclusion the impressive
service Of the Foresiers for such an oc.
casion was conducted by Chief Ranger
James Davis, Of the Fourth infantry.
The caskei was then lowered into the
tomb, the band playing an appropriate
selection. and all WAS over. Thus end
cd busy and eventful life-"dus, thou
art, unto dus, shalt thou return by
ing among strangers. he Was ye; among
warm friends. All tina; skiliful hands
could do for him was checrfuliy done,
Surgeon Purviance. Of the fort, being
especially attentive In his efforts TO pro.
long the life Of professional brother
and friend.