The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-14

John Morrison. One Of Crystal Pals First Inhab
itants. Laid 70 rest.


After an illness OF two weeks duration,
John Morrison, one of the pioneer resi-
dents OF Crystal Fails and one OF the
best known citizens Of Iron county,
passed away. All day Monday, Mr..
Morrison clung 10 life in mortal agony,
that being the fourth day after the last
faint hope Of his recovery had iled Al
exactly seven O'Clock in the evening
of that day the end came. Mr..
Morrison'S illness was period oi
terrible suffering and so completely
bafIIed medical skill, that an autopsy
was held over the remains. The operi-
ton showed The stomach and bowels to
he in terrible condition, the result oi a
complication of diseases OF long stand
ing. Considering his physical condition,
the fact that Mr.. Morrison wcathcred
the storm Of disease until two weeks
prior TO the day OF his death IS marve-
lcus indeed.
John Morrison was born Mt Emil Hill,
N. ", on Jan. 27, 1916. At the nge OF
eighteen. he enlisted in Company +,
11Sth New York volunteers, in which
regiment he served two years. In the
Battle OF Fair Oaks lac received very
severe gun-shot wound in his arm and
leg, incapacitating him and resulting IN
his discharge on August IL, 1865.
After the close oithc war he came to the
upper peninsula OF Michigan, locating in
the copper country. Fifteen years ago,
he left the copper country, bringing his
family 10 Florence, where they resided one
year and then came to Crystal Falls,
where they have since occupied place
among the most cstmable families m
this village. Mr.. Morrison's home has
been blessed with four bright boys, all
OF whom with their heart-brokcn mother
survive him.
During his residence in Crystal Falls,
John Morrison was citizen upon whose
name stigma never rested. In his
official, as well as in his business trsln-
sactions his record stands as free from
bIots as docs that which tells of the
valor OF his nature. while he fought aud
bled for his conntry's honor and his
country's flag. In an Official capacity,
he has served the village. township and
county, Mt various times. for long term
Of years, and as u public servant. proved
himself efficient, scrupulous and faithful.
In fine, he was n good citizen, and one
whose sudden death, the people Of Iron
county will deeply mourn.
The funeral occurred on Wednesday
from the First Methodist church, Rev.
T.. Smits, OF the Presbyterian church
delivering the funeral address. The edilicc
was packed almost to suifocation with
people who came To pay their last tribute
ofrespect to their departed friend. The
floral offerings from the g. A. r.. Women's
Relief Corps and individuals were bcauti-
fuland 40 proiuse that the spacious room
was filled with their fragrance. The
funeral cortegc, Notwithstanding the
fact that the worst storm OF the sea
son was lowering over the village. was
one of the longest and most imposing
professions ever seen here. The funeral
was cnnductcd by John y. Harte Post.
G. A. r., of which Mr. Morrison was an
honored member. and the rtunlistic
ceremonies OF that organization were
held at the grave. The guard OF honor
from John Il. Hnrtc Post composed OF
NJ. Bach, commander; and Comrades In
Plant. Chnfie, Parks, Osborn, MeisIer.
BIadley, Trombley and Campbell, oi
Crystal Falls and Comrades Keycs and
Van Marter, Of Florence, headed the
PROCESSION. The guard Of honor at tho
hearsc was composed uf Comrades
Stowell and Friblcy Of Crystal Falls
and Comrades Garland IIuFi, Of Florence,
An escort from the fire department
followed the hearsc.
In the loss oi the departed citizen and
veteran, The DIAMOND DRILL joins with
the people Of Crystal Falls as a unit IN
poignant grief. To the hcart-broken
vile and fathcrlcss children, TnE DIA-
MoND DRILL's deepest sympathy Is
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