The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-08-21
Death Of James z. Agnew, Jr.

But few weeks ago the friends of
James E. Agnew, Jr., postmaster at
Henderson, and supervisor of Rush
township, were greatly surprised to
learn that he had disposed of his bust
ness interests at Henderson and gone
south for his health. While not rug
ged in appearance he still seemed to be
well and was at all times active. From
the first he did not seem to gain in
strength in the south, although he felt
at times somewhat better than when he
left, and finally sent word for his wife
and six year old son to join him at
Comfort, Texas. In a short time he
had failed so much that he expressed
the desire to return home, and word
was sent for some of his relatives to
come and assist in getting him back.
and his brother-in-law, MIR. D. Hook, of
this city left at once. When he arrived
Mr.. Agnew was too low to undertake
the journey and on Saturday passed
away. Death was caused by bronchial
consumption, his mother and brother
having been taken away by the same
disease. His age was 81 years. He is
survived by his father, and four, sisters.
Mr.. .Agnew- had a-i'emarkably-strong
hold on the people of his own township.
He had grown up among them, worked
his way into their confidence and es-
TEEN by his manliness and straightfor-
ward dealings. For a number of years
he was the trusted school teacher, Civ
ing most excellent satisfaction to both
patrons and pupils; he served as school
inspector, clerk, treasurer, and super
visor of the township, being twice elect
ed to the latter Office and the last time
by largely increased majority. In
1897 he was appointed postmaster of
Henderson, conducting the Office as he
did everything else he undertook, to the
satisfaction of ALL He had also carried
on general store for several years
the last two in partnership with j. w.
Epton, who purchased the business
when Mr.. Agnew left in June. Few
people of the county had the confidence
of their own community to greater
degree than did the deceased Always
ready to lend a helping hand in any
worthy cause, courteous in his official
relations, true to his convictions, loyal
to friends, tender in his home life-such
was James E. Agnew, Jr.
Mr.. Agnew was member of Owosso
lodge F. & A. M-under whose auspices
the funeral services will be conducted
Henderson lodge 1 o. o. F., and the
Maccabees.
The remains reached Henderson
Wednesday, morning and the funeral
services are to be held at 2 o'clock this
afternoon.
His death. when he was just upon the
threshold of promising career, is
deeply regretted by many friends in all
parts of the county, and general SYM
pathy is expressed for the wife and son.
the aged father and other relatives.
The board of supervisors adopted the
following resolutions on Wednesday:
Whereas, According to the immutable laws
Of nature acting In harmony with the law OF our
being. and in view OF the loss we have sus.
tanned by the decease OF our friend and $50.
ciate, James Agnew, and OF the still heavier
loss sustained by those who were nearest and
dearest to him Therefore be 1t
Resolved, That we deplore the early death of
an active and conscientious man, and while we
mourn for him we know he was in every way en-.
titled TO our respect and regard.
Resolved, That it is with the deepest sym.
pathy that We condole with the family OF the
deceased in their great sorrow and affiicton
Resolved, That this heartfelt testimonial OF
our sympathy and sorrow be spread on the
record OF the special meeting of the board OF
supervisors OF shiawasse county. and that
copy be forwarded by the county clerk TO the
family Of or departed member.
+. s. RUGGLEs,
q ID SMITH