The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1901-11-15
OBITUARY.
Leland Stanford SutherisDd.


DIED-At Jasper. Ind, Thurs
day, Oct. 81, 1901, at IL 30 O'Clock
p. m. Of typhoid fever, Leland
Stanford Sutherland, son OF Z. F.
and E. Sutherland, aged 10 years,
7 months and 26 days.
Little Leland was born at Mitch
ell, Indiana, Thursday, March s.,
1891, and was the you ngest child
of the family. He was never Of
robust physical development, but
was of remarkable activity and
energy, and was possessed Of extra
ordinary mental capabilities for one
of so tender an age. He was q su-
premely happy child, a model Of
manlinese, excellence and purity,
and lived in radiant sunshine from
the cradle to the grave. His affec-
ton for his parents, brothers, rela-
|tives, playmates, friends and pets
knew no bounds and seemed as IL
|limitable as space itself. His ten
der loving heart went out with a
broad sweep Of sympathy for every
thing that was good, grand and nc
BILE. He knew no enemy for he
was not envious, but peaceful,
quiet, courteous aud kind-hearted.
He was OF precocious intellectual
development and an ardent lover of
and close student of nature. His
fondest pleasures were to revel in
the refreshing breezes of the forest
shades, to watch the purling waters
Of babbling brooks, to drink from
refreshing springs, TO listen TO sing
ing birds, and to admire blooming
flowers. He had collected q eeleci
little library Of hir own Of about
sixty choice books, and in these he
read how to experiment in nature,
and became a little scientist in
sprouting seeds, and in growing and
developing plants. The highest
and serenest earth spots were thus
his chosen play-places, and bloom
ing flowers and singing birds bis fl
companions. He played in match
less happiness and retired at night
in harmonious contentment. He
always asked his papa "to tuck him
in his little bed," and then asked
bis mamma Ito give him his last
six kisses" for the day. Then he
slept in confidence and love, and
awoke in the morning cheerful and
happy for new day.
In the nature of his life he was
the embodiment Of Christ on earth
He was q faithful little worker in
the Epworth League, the Christian
Endeavor, and the Sunday School.
He loved such associations, the
sentiment Of the Bible, and the
sweet music. He loved his pastor
dearly, and was always in his place
at church to hear him preach. His
seat in these places is now vacant /!
We cast our eyes about to see his
visible form, but he is not there |!
To day he knows a happier, sweet
er service in Heaven than earth
could ever afford! He has expert
enced tie richness Of that Celestial
city, and is now rocked in the arms
of his dear Saviorl
His sickness Was thought to be Of
. light character until the last week,
when he grew seriously worse and
sank into unconsciousness and con-
vulsions, despite all thxt loving
hands and medical skill could do
for him. Through the vigils Of that
long last half day, the little sufferer,
surrounded by relstives, teachers
and dearest friends, fought valiant
y for his life, but Il length the last
struggle came, the bright eyes,
the head sank hack upon
The pillow, death conquered, and
little Leland's spirit winged It's rap
ID flight heavenward.
just before his death the right Of
baptism was administered unto him
BY Rev. r. L. Priest, Of tho M. Il.
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