The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1895-01-03
SOMERS.

SOMERS.
Alexander Spence died at IL o'clock,
Thursday evening, December 9th, in
his S9th year. Surrounded by his de
voted wife, sous and daughters, the
aged patriarch passed peacefully away
firm i'll the faith that had made his life
grounded in righteousness, and with
the belief OF a living Redeemer. Dea
con Spence was born in Scotland, De
cember %, 1906, was married 10 Miss
Isabelle Mitchell June I'd, 1886 In
the fall of 1888 they settled in Somers
where they have constantly resided,
rearing a family, two sons and four
daughters who are among our hOnOred
citizens. Going in and out before this
people for the past fifty-fve years as
the Deacon has, eXemplifying truth
and piety, seeing children grow to aged
people and grand children grow old, he
has by his Cody life and pure CHI 'stian
character set an example that ht I'M
consciously shaped the character md
standing of our community, more than
any other influence He has always
aimed to do right, and persisted on
seeing the right prevail. During the
trying times of the nations heart throb-
bings he was one Of her staunchest and
most loyal supporters, giving of his
time and money to help the cause that
was most near his heart, the emdncipa-
ton of the slave. He was a thorough
temperance man, the cause of prohi-
bition finding in him it's warmest sup
porter. His home life was model
one, and many is the young man now
grown to middle age who can, looking
back upon the time spent with him
around the family altar, recall the most
blessed hour of his life. He was always
active in politics. Although he never
held office, he was often chosen as a
delegate to his parties conferences. He
was elected at different times as a
member of the general assembly of the
Presbyterian church. The funeral
services were held from the Presbyte-
rian church, of which he was one of the
organizers, his wife being the only
remaining original member, the pastor,
Rev. Ray, officiating, assisted by DR..
F. A. Noble, of Chicago, whose tribute
to his life was touching and sublime.
The pail bearers were bis two sons,
George and James; his nepheWs, Jno
G.. and c. w. Mitchell and W. S. Glib
bon; and N. E. Thompson, for years a
member of the family.
Mrs. Alec Gibbon and Misses Minnie
and Maude spent Christmas week with
D. S. Gibbon, at Oshkosh.
j. G.. Mitchell was in Buchanan,
Mich, last week the guest Of VIM.
Monro, and in attendance at Prof.
Straub's convention.
O. Fl. Miller spent New Years in
Milwaukee.
Miss Nettie McHuron, Of Mygatt's,
spent Christmas with her sister, Mrs.
Henry Lyle.
Henry Lyle, Somers delegate to
turned home Thursday much pleased
with the work of the convention.
The members of the Presbyterian
congregation will meet Tuesday even
ing, January 9Th, to elect one or two
elders and other business OF import
ance.
The watch meeting at the Presbyte-
rian church was largely attended.
W E. Balm was in Chicago Friday
and Saturday.
Our young people are enjoying the
ice these days. A large party went to
Russell New Years night to show those
people few fancy steps.
Anton Nelson went to Chicago Sun
day.
Lee r. Fink put in week at night
operating, relieving Mr.. Mitchell.
Miss Annie Nelson is visiting friends
in Chicago.
CLYDE and Ralph Mitchell are the
guests of Grandma Rhodes.