Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1895-02-16
Gone to His Reward.

West was taken i'll with what was
first supposed to be tonsiltis, and no
thought Of serious results was en-
tertained by his family, but from day
to day he gradually grew worse, and
last Sunday the physicians became
alarmed at his condition \ consul
tation was held and the four physi-
clans called decided that there was
complication of ailments, which had
been for some months gradually max
ing inroads upon his physical system.
Every effort possible was made to
arrest the complication and stay the
disease, but to no avail, and Tuesday
night, at 1850, his life passed out into
the realm beyond.
CLARENCE ELWIN WEST
was born at Waupaca, Wis, June 10,
1861, and departed this life Feb. II,
1895, at the age of 33 years, s months
and 2 days.
At the age of 20 years he came, with
other members Of his fathers family.
to the northeastern part Of this
county In the then territory of Da-
kota. A little more than seven years
ago he became resident of Brookings,
having the management of the
creamery.
He was united in marriage with
Miss Frances Rosche on the 9th day
Of November, 1883. He and Miss
Rosche had been schoolmates almost
from childhood, and early IN life they
were much attached to each other.
This friendship ripened into sincere
affection which grew more tender as
their married life continued. Their
home life was model of true happi-
ness. Two children, daughter and
son, arrived to complete the home and
add to their enjOyments. Elizabeth,
the daughter, aged five years, and the
little son, aged seven months, and
who will hencefOrth bear his fathers
luli hdllCs Will INV DC bSulSl oho
dearer to the sorrow stricken mother.
In addition to the wife and children,
are left his aged father and mother,
four brothers and a sister, all of whom
were present at the funeral. The
bereaved ones are all worthy of and
must know that they have the sincere
sympathy of not only this particular
community, but from large circle in
other communities where the family
is known.
In natural disposition Clarence was
quiet, but always cordial toward those
whom he believed to be his real
friends. Being careful and diligent in
business, he had paved the way for
competency. His habits were temper
ate and it was in his nature to be re-
ligious. He contemplated church
memberships profession of faith in
Christ. Almost his last words were:
eve shall meet again." 1t is pleas
ure to know that he was conscious to
the last, and could converse with his
wife, at intervals, until near the
last. He knew that he was going
and endeavored to cheer his sorrow
ing wife.
In 1891 he engaged in the furniture
business in company with his brother,
Geo. A. West, and won the esteem of
his business associates in this city.
He was an honOred member of the
Masonic and A. O. Z. w. fraternitieS
of Brookings, from which orders he
received every attention during his
brief illness, and who united to pay
their last tribute to the memory OF
their deceased brother.
The funeral was held at the First
Baptist church at 1920 yesterday
morning, and the services were in
charge of the Masonic blue lodge, the
Knights Templar lodge acting as
escort. Rev. A. NJ. Work, assisted by
Revs. Mason and YOungman, con-
Quoted the opening services, and Rev
A. NJ. Work preached the funeral ser
mon. 1t was a sermon full of tender
words regarding the life of the de-
parted and must have been comfort
ing to the sorrowing family. Messrs.
Gullick, O'Reilly, Carlisle and Davis,
with Mrs. Murry Weeden, as organist,
were chosen by Mrs. West as the
choir, and their music was full of SOL
emn sweetness. The floral offerings
were indeed beautiful, displaying the
Masnnic Eastern Star. A. O. u. w.