The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-10-04


shocked Monday morning to learn of the
death of Judge l.. s. Montague, which oc-
Cured at his home ip Howell at seven
o'clock Sunday evening. But few compare
lively knew of his sickness, and even those
supposed 1t was but slight illness. From
the Howell Republican we take the follow
ing:
Judge Luke s. Montague died at his resi-
dence, on Grand River street, Sunday even
ing, at seven o'clock. September rs, 1895,
Of acute pneumonia. His sickness was
short but very severe. About ten days ago
he was taken with violent coughing. In
day or two the disease developed into
pneumonia, but was not considered danger
Gus until two or three days before death
came. Saturday, the symptoms were so
alarming that DR.. Vaughn, of Ann Arbor,
was sent for, and he remained until Sunday
morning, when all hope of recovery was
abandoned. MIR. Montague's wife. mother,
brothers and sisters watched anxiously by
his bedside all day Sunday. About noon,
he revived little, and noticing his mother,
said: "Why, mother are you here? Yes,
you are all here" Those were his last
audible words. Death came suddenly about
seven o'clock. The deceased leaves de-
voted wife and two children, a mother, Mrs.
Sarah F. Montague, of Unadilla, now eighty
years of age; three brothers and two sisters.
The funeral services were held from the
residence, Wednesday afternoon, at two
o'clock, Rev. w. A. Service officiating. A
large assembly of sympathizing neighbors
and friends paid their last tribute Of respect
to the departed. The remains lay in state
at the residence from ten to twelve o'clock,
and we're viewed DO many from Howell and
vicinity.
In the sudden death of Mr.. Montague, the
entire community suffers loss. Words of
sorrow and sympathy were on the lips of
everyone. Many had not even heard of his
sickness, and few knew Of its serious
nature.
Born In this county, Mr.. Montague had
won to himself large circle of warm
friends. He always had kind and pleas
ant word or a helping hand for everyone
whom he met.
Luke S. Montague was born in Unadilla
township, November 2, 1S47. the son of
Alexander s. and Sarah f. (Chipman)
Montague. Mr.. Montague's parents were
among the early settlers of the township,
his father having located in 1886. His
mother is still an honored resident of the
township. AS boy, Mr.. Montague was
given the advantages of the district school,
attended the high school at Ann Arbor, and
in 1869 graduated from the State Normal at
Ypsilanti. For time he was principal Of
the Howell Union school, but afterwards
attended the law department of the Uni
versity, graduating in 1872. 1t was in May,
1872, that he formed partnership with A.
ID. Waddell, and the law firm of Waddell &
Montague continued until Mr.. WaddelPs |
death in 1881. Since then the business has
been continued by the surviving partner.
Mr.. Montague has been entrusted with sew |
eral local offices Of honor and trust. In |
1879 he was elected prosecuting attorney |
for Livingston county, and reelected in
1882 by largely increased majority.
II was December IS, 1886, that his mar
rage to Miss Ella G. Briggs occurred.
When the new judicial circuit of Livings- |
ton and Shiawassee counties was made by |
the legislature, Governor Rich selected Mr.. |
Montague as the right person for judge. |
The appointment was, accordingly made
May 10, 1895. Since then he has held court |
in both counties with honor, thus adding to
his reputation as first-class lawyer that of |
a minded and candid judge.
1t is but little over twenty years since Mr..
Montague began the practice of law. and
few men, indeed, have made such advances
in the profession in that length of time.
Not only in the circuit court, but in the
supreme court he had large and lucrative
practice. He was we'll known, also, In the
United States courts. or his last twenty
five cases in the supreme court, he won
twenty-four of them. Mr.. Montague had
won his high position, too, without sacrifc-
ing his honor as q man. As citizen, he
was of that class that every community de-
lights to honor-always gentleman.
ACTION BY THE sHIAwAssEE COUNTY BAR
On receipt of the news Of Judge Mon |
tague's death, nearly all the members Of the |
bar in this county met In the court room ut |
Corunna to take suitable action and to ex-
press the great feeling Of regret and sorrow
that every one felt Judge Turner was |
asked to preside and j. II. Collins to act as
secretary. Judge Turner appointed as
committee to draft resolutions. Messrs G. |
r. Lyon, +. II. Watson. s. f. Smith, A. l.. |
Chandler, j. T. McCurdy, to report at an |
adjourned meeting to be held Monday |
morning. Il. j. Horsman, r. f. Bumps, |
and A. K. Richards were appointed COM |
mittee to purchase suitable floral Offering. |
1t was also decided to attend the funeral1
in body.
During the meeting short addresses, ex-
pressing the feelings OF the attorneys were
made by Hon. j. w. Turner, 8. +. Smith, |
Judge G. ii. Wisner, g. r. Lyon. Hugh
McCurdy, Judge Turner and +. +. Bumps.
The October Atlantic Monthly is rich in
good fiction. Mrs. Wards powerful serial,
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