Abilene weekly reflector., 1899-04-13

dcQualntanceS more tnhn ever oeloIo
All during the winter when the
weather was fair it was his custom TO
take daily drives about the city or
through the grounds OF the soldiers
home and he always returned re-
freshed. About two weeks ago, how
ever, he took longer ride than usual
In an open carriage and contracted a
severe cold which rapidly developed
the kidney troubles from which he had
suffered, though but slightly, for some
time. The disease readily yielded TO
treatment and on Thursday last he sat
up for time and seemed quite him
self again, but on Saturday morning
change for the worse took place ana
about noon he lost consciousness.
From that time he sank rapidly and
expired at $3.50 o'clock.
No arrangements have yet been
made for the funeral, nor is it now
known where he will be buried. 1t is
probable that his remains will be
taken to Stockbridge Mass, where
are buried his father and mother, and
his brothers, Cyrus Dudley and Jona-
than, two sisters and other members
OF the Field family. 1t is possible,
however that Mrs. Field may decide
to take his remains to California,
where considerable part of his ac'
tive life was passed before President
Lincoln appointed him Il member of
the supreme bench. Justice and Mrs.
Field never had any children and the
only surviving members Of his fathers
family is the Justices youngest
brother. Dr. Henry Field, the editor
Of the Evangelist.
Stephen johnson Field was born at iaddam.
Conn, November 4, 1914 He was the son Of
David Dudley Field, and one OF the four broth
ers who became so famous David D., CEus W.
and Henry NJ Field being the other members
Of the great quartet that made their names
NuOWH lHTOWPHUul tIt WuTlu DlN Uuill puy
hood was sp mt at StockbrIdge Mass. At the
age OF IS Stephen j, Field went to Smyrna
where his sister had married missionary
Rev Josiah Brewer, who had undertaken IN
educational mission TO the Greeks and he there
acquired knowledge OF oriental languages
Returning TO this country after ~ years. he
later entered Williams college from which he
was graduated In 1897, at the head Of his class
He then went to New York where he entered
the law office OF his brother David Dudley
Field He was admitted to the bar and became
partner in the firm, remaining as such for
seven years In 1913 he went to Europe and
spent some time there travelling In
November, 1919 he sailed for San Fran
cisco, around Cape Horn, and entered upon the
practice o, law In the occidental metropolis
After q short time he moved to Marysvllle, u
small mining camp and became one Of the
founders OF what atterward grew to be u thriv-
Ing town. When the little city was organized
Justice Field was elected the alcalde OF the
Of the place This office carried with 1t tho
dignity OF mayor and ut the same time imposed
all the duties OF the bench. Here the future
jurist dispensed justice and made his name
widely known throughout the length and
breadth Of the growing commonwealth, lie
was fond Of talking Of his carly days In Cali
forna and often said that the happiest days Of
his life were when he dealt out justice In Marys-
J. vile behind a dry goods box.
Stephen j. Field was elected o member OF
the first legislature Of the state and was made
member Of that body. He was influential In
securing legislation favorable to the miners
and aided In the passage Of laws regulating the
civil md criminal procedure Of the state Al
the close Of the session he returned to Marys
Vile and devoted six years to the practice o
his profession He was elected a Judge Of tn,
supreme court Of California in 1851 for th'
term OF six years In 1850 he became chic
Justice, succeeding Chief Justice David S
Terry. In 1883 President Lincoln appointed
him associate justice Of the supreme court o
the United States and he held that position
until his retirement on December l. 1897
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