Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-02-25
A GOOD MAN DIES.
Carey Upson is no More-Resided here 80
Years-Leaves Many Friends.

fears-Leaves Many Friends.
The death OF ID. Carey Upson which
occurred last Thursday night or rather
Friday morning at 1890 o'clock was a
surprise to his very many friends and
especially so to the old residents. AL
though he has not been able To do
manual labor for a good many years,
having been afflicted with asthma and
lung trouble; yet he has been able to
be out TO look after light work around
contracted cold about two weeks be-
fore his death which resulted in pneu-
monia, but il was less than a week
before his demise that he was prevailed
upon by his son to call physician,
then to late to turn the tide of the
disease.
Carey Upson was genial, ,whole-soul-
ed fellow, possessed OF fund of wit
and humor which seemed to break out
whenever occasion required in drol-
lery that was remarkable. 1t wasn't
OF the shallow superficial kind but IT
had depth TO it above the ordinary
witicisms of individuals in general
which was pleasing and entertaining.
No one could get the start of him in
an endeavor TO be funny at his ex-
pense and many Is the time that his
old associates have tried in vain TO
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acquainted with him liked Carey Up
son. He was an honest man. He was
member of the Washington Club and
a tribute was paid to his memory by
that organization, Monday In a memor-
ial read by NJ. j. Demorest.
He was conscious that death was
near and his humor was manifest dur
ing his last hours. lie wanted TO see
his old friend Levi Broas with whom
he had spent many pleasant days and
who had given him his last sleighride
but couple of weeks before. Mr.
Broas came and remained with him
until ten o'clock; at parting Carey
him go. When told by DR.. Stanton
that he could not live he said he had
made preparations and arranged mat
ters for that event; asked as to the flu
ture, he said he thought it was all
right
The funeral largely attended, was
held at Cooks Corners at p. m. Sun
day, sermon an excellent one by Rev.
O. J.Goioen, nom Ecles 5--z He also
read the following obituary furnished
by Mrs. NJ. A. Filkins:
ID. Carey Upson was born at Euclid,
Ohio, October IA, 1881. At the age of
q, he, with his fathers family, came to
Michigan, settling near Rockford,
Kent county.
October 26, 1862, he was united in
marriage to Sarah Holiday, who now
survives him. In 1863 they came to
Otisco, locating on the farm which has
since been their home. a few years
later he laid his aged parents at rest
in the cemetery where we today con-
sign his mortal remains. His genial
nature has gathered for HIM very
wide circle OF friends. Asa friend and
neighbor he was ever true TO his con-
victions of right and everyone knew
him but to respect him.
He traces his line Of ancestors direct
to Mice and Annie Carey of literary
fame.
His original humor was inexhaust-
ible and as long as he could command
his speech although fully realizing his
condition and expressing himself pre-
pared and willing To enter the un
known he greeted everyone who
called TO see him with joke.
Besides a wife he leaves son, Louis
Carey Upson, who deeply feel and
mourn his loss.