Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-05-17
TOWN AND COUNTY
DEATH OF BENZ. MARTIN.
An Esteemed Citizen Passes Over
The Dark Valley.

By the death of Benjamin Martin,
who passed away at the home of his
wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. H.
Greene, corner Tenth and Adams st.,
Spokane, Wash, on Tuesday morning,
May Is, 1899, Adams county loses one
of its best known, Oldest and highly
respected citizens. Mr.. Martin had
been a sufferer from locomotor ataxia
for year or more, other complica-
tions accompanying causing some
paralysis, which disease was the imme-
date cause of his death. The news
was unexpected and the announce
ment of his death came with over
whelming force to the relatives and
friends here.
The funeral occurs Friday at 2
O'Clock from the residence cor. Adams
and Tenth, Sts., Spokane, under Ma
sonic auspices.
Benjamin Martin was born in the
state Of Michigan in 1868 and at the
time of his death was thirty-one years
of age.
Mr.. Martin has continually occupied
the trusted position as cashier of the
Adams County Bank since it was es-
tablished in Ritzville in 1891 and is
one OF the owners of that institution.
His parents have both died since his
residence here and lie buried near the
old home at Harrington, Neb., where
one surviving sister resides.
On Sept. LIST, 1892, he was united in
marriage to Miss Matte E. Greene Of
this city, and to them were born three
children, two daughters and son.
Mr.. Martin was Christian and lived
consistent life as such and was a
member of the Congregational church
of the city. He was also member
of high standing in the Masonic, Odd
fellow, K. OF P. and X. o. 7. NJ. lodges
of Ritzville. His life is Il better obtu-
airy than anyone can write, but being
intimately acquainted with him in
business and social life we cannot re-
frain from pausing moment to reflect
on his many virtues and say, "The
loss is great, good man has gone"
We grieye for him but not as for one
who is gone forever, for although he
cannot return to us, we can all SO live
that we may all meet in that land
where goodbyes are never spoken an
where partings never come. He pos
sessed Il kind heart and genial nature
and his sudden death came with
crushing weight on his young wife.
Mr.. Martin, though young man
possessed the business qualifications
of older and more experienced men.
Always successful in his undertakings
and ever retaining the confidence OF
all, as a. natural result he was always
overworked. AT the age of twenty-six
he was mayor of the city and for a
number Of years member of the
council. AT regular session OF that
body last night appropriate resolutions
were passed to his memory and recog-
milton of his past services. He was
treasurer OF several secret organiza-
tions, one OF the promoters OF the
handsome new opera house and wher-
ever public spirit was called for Mr..
Martin would be found in the front
ranks with willing hand and open
purse. We will miss you brother.
Let us weep, not as those who have
no hope, but trust in God and go forth
to meet husband, father, brother and
true friend in the land where there is
neither death nor sorrow.
Thou art gone from my gaze like a beautiful
dream,
have sought thee alone by The woodland and
stream;
Oft breathe thy dear name to the winds pass
Bnt thy sweet voice is mute to my bosom's lone
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