Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-05

aged 20 years, 8 m0nths and 10 days.
Harry's life was spent at Elk Point.
AZ he grew towards manhood such
traits developed as won for him the adj
miration Of a growlDgly large circle Of
acQuaintances, Including many older
than himself as we'll as his school fell
lows. From the human point of view
there seemed every reason confidently
to expect q manhood Of strength and
usefulness such as the world needs.
His unusual physical strength was Of
that kind which Hnds enjoyment not
only In the athletic sports, but also IN
productive activity. The quality Of
bis thought indicated Il thoroughness
OF judgment not common, These
coupled with moral convictions which
gave purpose TO his life we're all pro-
phetIc ola manhood strong and true as
we'll as able. Added to all the rest
were unusual advantages 10 the home.
But this promise was doomed to fail
or fruition In this life. In the early
summer d year ago while at Ponca to-
witness ball game he received an
Injury which ID supposed TO have pre-
lcipitated the fatal malady. e was only
gradually, a. first, that ne grew worse.
During the past spring he was aillng,
but ID was supposed he would be better
when vacation came and outof. door
life was possible. But during the SUM
mer he did not improve. II finally be-
came evident that the trouble was
pernicious anaemia and on the eighth
day OF Septe mber he was taken to d
hospital III Chicago To be treated by
the best specialist Of the city. All was
In vain, for the disease was primary
anaemia, for which there is no human
remedy. No hope Of recovery being
held out he was brought home on the
i ninth day Of October. Here, In spite
OF all that could be done or suggested
BY love and skill, he passed away at
b ali past two o'clock In the morning Of
November 9TH, 1908. While he linger-
led Ia great weakness, aware Of the
seriousness of his illness, his constant
cheerfulness made II difficult for one 10
realize hia true condition.
Harry had always been oil unusual
rectitude and positiveness Of character
and has long felt that he was Christ
Ian, but during the last months Of bis
| life he entered upon such deep, per-
sonal experience OF the love and friend
ship OF Jesus Christ ali Divine Re
deemer and Savior, that Il has been o
constant benediction to be- associated
with him in his sick-room.
The sweetness and strength man
lfested la his reconciliation Of the hope
of life has been revelation of the
grace Of God which enabled him 80 do
all things In His strength, and even
more remarkable has been the cheer
full patience during the hours OF mortal
weakness, and the self-forgetful love
which has made the sorrow OF hlG
! parents and sisters his greatest pain
! and the removal 0f Ii his first care.
A hymn bic sometimes asked for was
Just al Am, and In the hour 81
prayer his voice was heard in suppl
cation for others needs.
Ills illness was matter 81 close, per
sonal interest 70 large portion OF thu
: community and the unusual place hs
held IL the hearts Of the people OF hi
native town was shown at the funeral
The church building was crowded and
many could not gain admission. Tbs
high school amended In body and no
= few friends from cut Of town wer,
present. A number OF young ladies
most Of whom had been his school
mates, acted as dower girls to take th,
numerous floral tributes from The home
to the church. The floral offerings Ia
oiuded q harp. star, crescent, sickle an,
vreaths, with profusion OF cut dover.
NOT arranged In any set piece. The
family offered beautiful wreall
of ehrysanthemums and roses, with
Our Harry liz letters across the face
a This emblem, with q luxurious bunch
81 ohrysanlhemums, tho gift OF ths
Christian Endeavor Society Of which
be was loyal member, we're selecte.
70 BE- placed In the caskst Ill sh
burial The bearers were his intimat
boy friends. Oaa Henkin, Ceorg
MInty, Ralph Reid. Clyde Hnpp, Lloy
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