Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-05-03
OBITUARY..
JAMES S. MAIREN.

/ James =. Maiden was born at Llbef-
ty, February 9TH, 1885, and departed
this life at the same place Sunday at
] p. M, April Is, 1894. and was at the
time of his death 80 years, 2 months
and days old.
Mr.. Maiben was member of one
of the oldest and most respected fami-
lies in Grant county. He was born
and reared near the little village of
Liberty, and the universal verdict is,
James was an excellent neighbor, a
faithful and true friend, dutiful son,
a true and affectionate husband. low
ing and indulgent father.
He was of quiet and unassuming
character, yet firm and unbending in
integrity, always believing the best of
every body, ever ready TO help the
needy. He was a man whose life was
worthy of emulation. He added to a
noble, upright nature. that prin-
eiple without which no human nature
can attain to its proper heights, name
| ~, the love of God. He was faith
full and acceptable member of the 2.
NJ. Church of that place, and for some
time has been a steward in the church.
which Office he faithfully discharged
lie had not been well for nearly
year vet his illness was of such
character that no danger was appre-
hended until 9 few days before he died.
/ During the winter he seemed to have
Il desire to depart and be with Christ.
At one time he remarked to the writer.
Il am getting nearer TO Christ all the
time. | love the Bible more and
more. lie seemed to expect the APP
| proaching end, which came at one
O'Clock sunday, April 10th, when he
fell "Asleep in Jesus. His end was
very peaceful
The funeral services were held at
the house on Tuesday, April 18th. the
Rev. G. +. Plant officiating. A large
concourse of relatives and friends fol-
lowed the remains to the Liberty
cemetery, where all that was mortal
son, husband, father and friend was
laid away to await the final summons
from on high. May God grant that
our last end may be like his.
He leaves an aged father, an affee-
tionate wife and two children, Bessie
and frankie, to mourn their loss.
ELLIS A. REED.
Two kilograms were flashed over the
wires ffom Washington, ID. e., and re
ceivtd mere on Monday. April. %.
1924. BY friends Of Mrs NJ a. Reed.
The first announced that her son Ellis
A. WIS very sick; the second brought
the sad inteiligt nee of his q saith. Such
| tldings We're wnoIy unexpected, and
gave severe shock 10 the mother who
was confined TO her bed with sickness
he time.
TAe letters she rad received from
him we're full Of enthusiasm, good
cheer and bright anticipations; there
was not the slightest iutimation Of poor
health and he was. himself, uncon-
scious that he was IN the tolls of a fatal
disease that was fast ravaging his
ply sical vitality He was member
of the Tuxedo Mandolin Club, Of Chi
cage. The other members were A. T..
Yuudt. Ii. j.. Ramseyer and j. r.
Currier. The club was making tour
through the east and south They were
at Chattanooga, Tenn, when the in
sidious Brights disease. which had
been secretly undermining his health
for number of months, manifested
itself openly. He was unable o fulfil
his engagement with the club vt that
point aud as his sickness grew steadily
worse. he requested that be might be
sent back to Washington. ID. c.. where
they made their headquarters. The
Others were unwilling that he should
go alone; they therefore cancelled all
Their engagements and returned To
Washington with him. lie was taken
10 hotel Normandy and the best physi-
clans We're summoned. They pro.
nounced bis case hopeless ana said that
it had been 50 for six months He re-
ceived the yerv best of c are. The other
members OF the club were with him
night and day; the latv in charge q
he boase gave him every attention:
Mrs Kidd. formerly IL Lancaster, VAS
Ia ST enhance much OF the une; manv
others manifested their int ,res'. and
their sympathy, and lhtie desire Ia help.
among whom were Mrs Senator
Blanchard, Mrs Wee Pres. Stevenson.
and the athletic CLUB; they called often
and seat boqaets OF flowers to his
room.
Al the news of his death. which oe
CURED on Saturday night, the 2lSt, the
Athletic Club placed tneir flag at half
mast. draped his portrait which hung
in their room, and adjourned Some
members of this club also ordered a
large floral emblem to be sent from
Chicago to Lancaster with his remains.
From the time Of his death until the
arrival of his body on Wednesday eve-
ntng April p, was a period of great
suspense TO the SicS moter. No.hing
but the meager kilograms had reached
her and the cause of his death was un-
known The many friends here real
lied the peculiar sadness of he cireum-
stances and neglected no opportunity
to express their sympathy and TO allie
viate the burden Of her sorrow
Sixty friends assembled at the depot
at Washington TO witness the departure
of The remains and many friends gath
cred NJ the depot here to witness their