Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-10-08

Elmer eriSble JONES His Brother.

w Hiic MINI lTlelluS were weeping
at the open grave of Joseph Gribble,
whose death was briefly announced in
these columns last week, his younger
brother, Elmer, surrendered to the
same unplacahle enemy, consump-
tion, and the mourners returning
home from the funeral found another
loved form awaiting transfer To the
marrow house, The deeply stricken
mother, appreciating that her young
est son was near the margin OF the
river over which the other had SO
recently crossed, remained at the bed
side OF her dying boy, and was with
him when the final struggle came.
The immense concourse in attend
ance ut each funeral, and especially
that on Sunday, was an expression of
the general appreciation OF the great
atiliction visited upon this devoted
family. The following obituaries of
these two brothers who "in death are
not divided are contributed by
devoted young friend;
JosEpH GBlBBLE.
Joe Gribble, notice OF whose death
appeared in last weeks issue, WAS born
in the town Of Waldwick. 1871, and
died Ia Mineral print, Sept 30, 1896.
The greater part of his life was spent
in his native town, having been In
Mineral Point about five months pre-
vious TO his death. doe had not been
healthy for some time, AID had tray
eled a great deal both in the south and
west, hoping to regain his health.
But his hopes were not to be realized.
After having spent the last winter in
Colorado and Wyoming, he returned
Ia the spring, not receiving any bene-
fits, Since that time he gradually
grew weaker. Tender hearts bfooded
over him, kind hands cared for him,
but the fatal termination could not be
prevented. Through his long illness,
he was ever patient and kind. always
thoughtful for those around him. He
was conscious during all his sickness
up TO the last. Just before passing
away, Joe called his friends 10 his bed
side, bade them each good bye. then
closed his eyes In that sleep which
knows no waking in this world
He was laid TO rest In Graceland
cemetery Friday afternoon. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Mr..
Kent, and were held at his home,
where large number of friends had
assembled to my their last tribute Of
respect to Joe, and attest their sym
pathies for his loving mother, sisters
and brothers.
ELMER GRIBBLE.
Died, Of consumption, at Mineral
Point, Elmer, Youngest son Of Mrs.
Susanna Gribbl,; aged l6 years, s
months and IA days.
II Is sad 10 think that life with
such bright prospects Of pure and no.
Bile manhood should be called away so
soon. Although for months IT had
been realized that his young life was
ebblng, the crisis threw the home In
deepest sorrow and the announcement
that Elmer had passed from us for
ever called forth heartfelt sympathy
from muItltudes Of companions and
friends.
Elmer was born In the town of
Waldwck and resided there until
within few months previous TO his
death, when he with his mother, Sis
ters and brothers removed to Mineral
Point. He had attended school in
Mineral Point for over year, but was
compelled to give up his studies when
stricken with that dread disease some
six months before. A loving mother,
three sisters and three brothers are left
to mourn an irreparable loss. He had
a kind disposition, ever thoughtful for
those around him and was general
favorite among bis many companions.
Memories Of his bright young life viii
long dwell with those who knew him.
The funeral services were conducted
by the Rev. Mr.. Kent, and Elmer was
laid to rest Sunday afternoon by the
side of his brother Joe who had pre-
ceded him to the grave only two days
before. Many of his schoolmates
and friends showed their last tribute
Of respect by presenting wreaths, bou-
quets aud crosses Of beautiful flowers.
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