The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
YALE St. Clair County, Mich FRIDAY FEBRUARY a. 1899
The DREAD REAPER DEATH

Died, February 18th, at the family
residence in Yale, James l.. Brown,
aged p years. This is the cold an
nouncement of the fact But to Jim
mics many friends it brings many a
pang, many a regret.
Jimmie" Brown, as he was familiar
ly called by young and old, was born at
Old Brockway, May 25th, 1872, but
came TO BrUckway Centre with his par
entS when but two months old Here
he attended school as a child. passed
his young manhood, and here the ter
rible "white scourge", consumption,
wore away his life.
AS a student at school he was of a
lOvable disposition and of most won
derful mental capacity, bright, keen
witted, thoughtful, studiOus. Upon
reaching manhood he learned the trade
of printing i'm the EXpositor Office and
afterwards worked on the Sunday Her
aid, Port Huron Times, and Midland
Republican. While working at Mid.
land the effects Of consumption began
to become apparent, and from that time
until he drew his last breath he has
been cOurageously and uncOmplaining-
ly fighting for life with an enemy that
is ever triumphant, ever remorseless.
Jimmie" undoubtedly had his fail
ing but many a true friend is ready to
say that, while this is true, his actual
faults were as few as the most of us
have; that many and many day he
has stood at his case finishing his work
withskill that very few could equal,
with broken health and dismal pros
poets, but with determination TO keep
moving that was truly wonderful.
The funeral was held at the Brick
Chapel on Tuesday and the large con-
gregation in attendance attested the
esteem in which he was held and the
highest regard for his immediate rela-
tives. The funeral sermon delivered
by Elder J. III. Patton was one of the
most logical and convincing addresses
ever listened to in this community
a golden harvest of thoughtful lessons
for the living. of cherished hopes for
an ultimate happy life in the future
state.
TO the kind friends who ministered
unto us during our recent bereave-
ment, to the young friends and others
who made the beautiful floral offerings
at the funeral and grave of our be-
loved dead. we tender our heartfelt
thanks. James Brown and Family.
The subject of this sketch, William
Strong, who died Friday, Feb. II, 1899,
was born in Marshal, Mich, November
5, 1888, being 60 years, 3 months and
IL days old at the time of death. When
young he came to Brockway township
and spent his early years in the lumber
woods. When the call came in 81 for
Volunteers to go to the front, he at
once enlisted and went into active SER
vice. He was wounded while fighting
for his country on May 81, 1862, and in
August same year was honorably dis
charged.
On June 10Th, 1868, he was united in
marriage to Manda VanOrman. They
had no children, but happy devoted
couple, they have lived quietly and
lovingly in their home in the northern
part of the village for number of
years. Deceased had been member
of the NJ. Z. church for years, and the
funeral was held from there on Sunday
at 2 p. M, under charge of the KOTM.
Rev. j. B. Keith preached the sermon,
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earnest christian were laid to rest in
Elmwood cemetery. A man of ster
ling integrity, full of purpose and of
many good qualities, he will be greatly
missed. He joined Yale Tent, KOTM
as a charter member in 1883, and was
alway great worker in its ranks.
The 900 policy which he held will go
to his widow. He also held member
ship in w. II. Dumphey Post GAR,
and in Washington Lodge LOL.
l wish to extend my heartfelt thanks
to the members of the NJ. p. church,
the choir and the pastor, Rev. j. B.
Keith, for the many acts of kindness
administered during the sickness and
and since the death of my husband, TO
the Sir knights of Yale Tent KOTM
for their watchful care during the
sickness and the services rendered in
the burial; also the members of w. III.
Dumphey Post GAR and Washington
Lodge LOL, and to all the friends who
did acts of kindness and sympathiZed
with me in my sorrow. God bless you
all will ever be my prayer.
Irc VO, Gfronn