Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1894-02-01
REQUIsECAT IN PACE.
Death of the Well Known Attorney, Edgar
White Morrison.

Many hearts in Lewistown were sad-
dened Sunday last when the announcement
of the death of f. w. Morrison was made.
For years past he had suffered of consump.
ton, but during his four years residence
in Lewistown enjoyed fair health for one in
such delicate condition. The attack of ILL
Ness which resulted in his death was
brought on by a ride in the severe weather
Of four weeks ago from Great Falls to his
home in L~ewistown, after attending to bus
mess before the supreme court, in Helena.
Three weeks ago he was compelled to
take to his bed, to which he was confined
constantly until his death at 1907 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon. During his sickness all
care and attention kind and loving hands
could give were bestowed upon him and all
means known to medical science exhausted
to prolong his life, but disease had weak
ened him SO that no earthly power could
save him from the embrace OF death.
Through all his sufferings no word OF COM
plant was heard from his lips. He realized
that his hours were numbered. Appar-
emily the grave had no terrors for him and
his only sorrow was that he must leave his
widowed mother and only brother. That
equanimity which was a marked character
istic in his professional and social life, re-
manned till the last. While to the many
who associated with him he appeared dis
tant, he had IA kind and affectionate heart
with a will ever inclined toward the better.
ment and happiness OF his fellow men. Until
an hour before his death he was in full pos.
| a.,.o- 50 .-..s a
end came it was calm and peaceful, his eyes
closed to the light of the world in eternal
sleep.
Edgar White Morrison was born in Pal
myra, ILL.,, thirty-five years ago. At an
early age he entered Lincoln college at Lin.
coin, ILL.,, from which he was graduated
Soon after leaving college he, with his father
and family removed to Missouri, where for
few years he taught schoolin Clark county.
In 1879 on account of i'll health he left
Missouri and located at Weston, Ore.
where he was principal OF schools for a year
or more, when he resigned his position and
commenced the study of law at Walla
Walla, and i'm 1882 was admitted to prac
tice in the courts of the state. For thres
years he followed his profession at Port
land, but poor health necessitated his
leaving Oregon and he emoved to souther
California where he remained a year, and
then sought a more healthful climate in
Arizona where another year was spent
The change seemed to benefit him but
little. After trying the climate in differen,
parts of the Rocky mountain country fol
awhile, he visited Montana, and in March
1890, he located in Lewistown. He mer
tied the confidence Of all who entrusted
their business with him and soon his repu.
tation as an attorney gained for him d
lucrative practice throughout eastern ant
northern Montana. By his death Lewis
town lost one whose aim it was to advanc,
and develop its various interests, ant
whose confidence in the future prosperity
OF Fergus county at large was u~nbounded
He was deeply interested in the mines o
Ruby gulch, and before his fatal sickness
had planned for their development. H,
was also an extensive owner of LewistowI
real estate.
Mr.. Morrison leaves a bereaved mother
who resides at Portland, Ore, and on,
brother, Robert Morrison. The latter wal
by his side during his illness and at hi
death. His father, one brother and a sic
ter are dead. Mr.. Morrison, the deceased
was a member of the local Masonic lodge
and during his illness received the IovinJ
care and attention of his brother
Masons, and at his request the order tool
charge of all funeral arrangements. Mon
day afternoon his remains were placed il
state in the lodge room and this mornin,
at IL O'Clock the funeral services will b
held at the Presbyterian church, conducted
by Rev. Geo. Edwards, assisted by Rev. U
! F. Hawk. and the remains will be laid a
! rest in the Lewistown cemetery will
/ Masonic honors.