The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1901-12-19
DEATH OF GOTTLIEB HOFFMAN.

Cruel death has once more entered a
happy home, and taken away a pure and
good hearted soul from our midst. One
of Gods noble men has crossed the dark
and swiftly flowing river to a bright and
beautiful home beyond.
Gottlieb Hoffman passed away last
Sunday morning at 2 o'clock at his home
on Mill Creek, surrounded by his loving
Ones. Deceased is a man who is well
known in this vicinity, having been a
resident Of this county for a great many
years.
Mr.. Hoffman's health began to fail
about two years ago and for the past
few months has peer a great sufferer and
of late he Was confined to his bed, suffer
ing from a complication of diseases.
With a brave heart he refused to give up
and kept hoping that each succeeding
day would see him better. But it was
not to be, and with patience and forti-
tude he bore his sufferings and quietly
awaited the call of God.
A little over a week ago he called his
loving wife who was a constant attend
ant at his bedside during his severe sick
ness and told her that he wanted her to
pray with him for he could only survive
a few days longer; that he had received
leave this earth to make his abode in
that land where sorrow and suffering are
unknown. His devoted wife fulfilled his
last request and constantly prayed by
the bedside Of her dying husband.
During his long siege of illness every
attention was given him and every effort
but he had met a foe whom medicine
could not conquer and in the stiffness Of
the morning the Angel Of Death touch
ed his eyelids and bore his spirit to the
unknown world.
Gottlieb Hoffman came to America
from Switzerland about seventeen years
ago and has spent the greater part of
that time in this county, following the
vocation OF farming.
Three years ago Yesterday he was mar
ried TO Mrs. Lizette Ruff, and their
union has been a happy and pleasant
one. He leaves "A heart broken wife and
four st~ep-children, three sisters, two of
whom are living in New York, and two
brothers to mourn the loss Of a devoted
husband, father and brother.
The remains were brought to town
Tuesday morning for interment by II.
r. Lemaire and K. G. Langford and
placed in Odd Fellows Hall. He was a
member of Battle Mountain Lodge, No.
81, |. o. o. f., and Loyal Rebekah Lodge
No. IS, and in his death the Orders
lose a valuable member who was ever
ready to extend aid and sympathy to the
needy and distressed of the fraternity;
an active member of the Order whose
utmost exertions were used for its well
fare and prosperity.
Rev. Willis held services in the Hall
over the remains of the deceased Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock and the Odd
Fellows performed the impressive cere-
monies of the Order at the grave.
The funeral cortege was a long one,
being led by the Odd Fellows and Daugh-
tiers of Rebekah, followed by a long line
of carriages and people on foot.
The pallbearers were: Lee Crum, FL.
E. Randall, w. j. Woolcock, Walter
Dobbs, w. G. Hancock, |. Solomon.
Deceased was a man OF true worth,
who prided in home, devoted attention to
the family circle, and encouraged acts of
love and kindness.
Mr.. Hoffman was a native Of Switzer-
land and aged 81 years.
The sympathy of this community is
extended the bereaved ones in this the
dark hour of their great affection.