The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1894-12-20
Gone to His Reward.

The announcement of the death of
Harrison Rice, probably the oldest resi-
dent of Sank Cenere. on Sunday last,
was received with universal expires sions
of sorrow tor he was endeared to every
citizen. He was born near Boston,
Mass, on April 1th, 1912, removed to
New York IN his infancy, thence to Penn
sylvana, where he learned the black
smiths trade, and subsequently moved
to Ohio, Indiana and finally to Minneso-
ia. arriving in st. Cloud in 1867, and
soon alter came to this city where he has
resided since. He was married to Miss
Sarah Cochran, his present widow. on
June 9Th, 1887. Four sons and four
daughters blessed their union, three of
whom, one son and two daughters have
preceded their father to the beyond.
The deceased was converted fttv-six
years ago and has been faithful mem
Der of the Methodist Episcopal church
ever since. His christian life showed it.
self in many ways. He was strictly
honest, being particular that his word
should be kept, every debt paid and that
no one dealing with him should loose
cent thereby. Twice a day regularly, to
within four or five days of his death, he
would take the family bible. read a por-
ton and pray with his family He had,
also, place ofsecret PRAYER, where three
times day, he worshipped God with
out the hindrance of another's presence.
During his long church membership, he
has held almost every Office within the
gift of the local church. He has been
trustee, steward, class leader, Sunday
school superintendent, all of which Off
ces he has filled with credit to himself
and the church He was more consplcu-
Gus, though, not as an officer, but as
giver of assistance to some other leader
to carry out his plans. He was always
loyal O the church and whatever leader
God would send. and never offended.
AS husband, he never gave his wife
harsh word Together they have walked.
keeping the lock step of physical meas
urements, mental response and christian
sympathy Tor oyer fifty. seven years. The
happiness, restfulness and gentle flow Of
his daily life, every day the same, was
the remark of all those who knew him.
1t seemed as if the soul, filled with so
much hope and trust in God. turned and
scattered happy contented smile over
the features of the face before it departed
finally from the earthly sanctuary FORTS
heavenly mansion, which was plainly
visible to all.
The lastfew years Mr.. Rice has eneered
into his second childhood and carried
into it all the sweetness ola lovely char
acter. He could be often seen chatting
and walking with children and entering
into their play. AS soon as they found
out he was dead, about 200 came to look
upon their aged friend and express their
childish sorrow. Grandpa Rice, as we
called him, loved and known by nearly
everybody, was congeniaf to old and
Young alike, and at the funeral from the
oldest business man down. the house
was packed with sympathizing and
sorrowing friends. Impressive services
were held in the Methodist Episcopal
church OF this city conducted by Rev.
Fred w. Hart, his pastor, on Tuesday
afternoon, after which the remains were
laid to rest IN Greenwood cemetery.
"Let me die the death of the righteous,
and let my last end be like his"
HOGAN-in WeSCpOTC OH wednesday,
December 10Th 1894, at the home Of
his father, John. son OF Patrick Hogan,
aged thirty-nlne years.
Mr.. Hogan, whose home was at Wau-
kena. Kas, with his wife and son, were
visiting his father, when he was taken
with malarial lever which developed
rapidly with fatal results as indicated
within fortnight from the time he " as
confined to his bed. He left Westport