Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-07-16
DEATH OF CAPT. j. W. MARTIN.
Passed AWAY at Phoenix, Arizona, From
the Effects of Heat.-A Good Man.

The numerous friends of Capt. j. w.
Martin were panied to learn Monday
morning that he had died Sunday
afternoon at Phoenix, Arizona, from
the immediate effects of the heat. He
has not enjoyed robust health since he
was stricken with pneumonia about
three years ago, and has spent his win
ters in the south SINCE Last fall he
went to Phoenix and enjoyed the eli
mate very much, and his health was
greatly benefited, so much SO that he
concluded to remain there during the
summer. In his last letters he contin-
ued to speak of his excellent health so
that the news of his death was a sud
den blow to his relatives and friends.
Captain James w. Martin was born
in Vermont, Aug. %, 1924, died at Phoe
nix. Arizona, July IL, 1897 being not
quite 73 years of age at the time of his
death. He was married at Plattsburgh.
N. ", July 10Th, 1852, to tho daughter
of Rev. John w. Weaver, presiding
elder of the Troy N. Y. conference
To them three children were born, all
of whom still survive-E. w. Martin of
Deadwood, Charles w. Martin of st.
Louis, and Mrs. j. o. Dobson of Sioux
Falls. Mrs Martin died in April.
1891.
Mr.. Martin has military record
that is brilliant. He was captain of
Co. l, oath Iowa Volunteers, faithfully
serving throughout the war. He was q
brave soldier and u model captain.
One who served in his company tells
that the first night that his company
went into camp Capt. Martin called his
company together and made Il brief
talk to them about the service in which
they were engaging; it was dangerous
physically and hazardous morally and
as it had been his custom not to begin
any important undertaking without
asking divine aid, and that it had been
his custom to close the day with pray
er; thanking God for his care and pro-
lection. and asking continuance of
divine favor, he would like to continue
the practice with his company: and
from that time ON, every night when
possible Captain Martin held prayers
with his men From the Christian
devotion of this company sprang the
Christian Association of the 2ith Iowa,
and Rev. j. M. Gardner, now pastor at
Nashville. in the Black Hills confer
ence. was converted through this min
istration, together with many others.
This association continued throughout
the war and great good was accom-
plished through it. Few chaplains ac-
complished more good than Captain
Martin and his Christian followers.
Captain Martin and his company
were in some of the most important
engagements of the war. being at Shi-
loh. Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge and
in the Wilderness campaign.
About fourteen years ago Captain
Martin located in Hot Springs, having
charge for few years of the Fargo
store. He became enthused with
the possibilities of raising blooded
horses in this locality. an in company
with his sons organized the Martin
Valley Horse Ranch and located land
north of Hot Springs about six miles.
They established a splendid ranch,
placed thereon a number of valuable
horses and under Mr.. Martins manage
ment the business grew to be quite ex-
tensive. He had charge of it until his
health failed him few years ago.
In all his business relations he was
upright aud honorable and everybody
was his friend.
1t is expected that the remains will
reach this city Friday or Saturday, ac-
campanied by the son, Charles l.. Mar
tin. The funeral services will be con-
Quoted from the home of G. n. Miner,
just north of the city. next Sunday af-
ternoon at CLOCK, under the auspices
of the NJ. +. church of this city, of
which the deceased was a devoted
member. Presiding Elder Clough will
preach the sermon, and be assisted in
the services by Rev. Seabrook. The
remains will be laid to rest in Ever
green cemetery by the side of Mrs.
Martin.
The three children will be present at
the services, besides his brother, y. N.
Martin of the Valley. The STAR unites
with the entire community in extend
ing heartfelt sympathy to the mourn
ers.
Some people of this city will remem-
ber Rev. Thos. P. Donnelly, who spent
several weeks here for his health last
year. He went south overland. start
ing from Edgemont, his physicians I'D
vising him that in no other way might
1 he hone for am iInnrovomant in hic