The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10
ALEX. G. SHIELDS
PASSES AWAY.
The End Came Sunday Morning,
After Lingering Illness
Had Resided in L'Anse
For 33 Years.

| hicAduueT VI. ouicluS pdSSeu away
at his home 10 this village at clock
last Sunday morning, death result
ing from cancer.
About year ago Mr.. Shields
went to Ann Arbor to consult q
specialist. regarding growth on his
neck, which was pronounced can
Ger, and he underwent an operation.
In q few weeks he returned home,
and it was fully believed that no
further trouble would result, but
about four months ago the aff1iction
re-appeared in more severe form,
and Mr.. Shields again went to Ann
Arbor, and a second operation was
performed. Little encouragement,
however, was given, and after his
return, Mr.. Shields was confined to
his home. About six weeks ago
he took to his bed, and patiently
awaited the end, which be knew was
only question of short time.
Alexander G. Shields was born in
Kilmorack, on the River Glass,
county OF Inverness, Scotland, in
1910. He came with his parents to
Detroit when four years OF age.
His youth was very active and in
1858, at the age of eighteen, he went
as sailor on the great lakes. For
many years he was on the water in
various capacities, sailing out of
Buffalo and Detroit. This brought
him in touch with the interests of
the upper peninsula Of Michigan,
where he was afterward an active
factor in the upbuilding Of the Sec
tion.
After a residence in Houghton
county for a few years. Mr.. Shields
came to L'Anse in 1871, where he
had since resided. 4'''s
In 1875, when Baraga county was
organized, Mr.. Shields was elected
its 6rst sheriff, holding the Office
for two years. In 1884, he was re-
elected sheriff, continuing in Office
for two terms. In 1892, Mr.. Shields
was elected to the Office of Judge of
Probate, serving two terms, and in
the spring OF 1902 was appointed to
the same Office until the following
election, to fill the vacancy, caused
by the death of Edward L. Stone.
Mr.. Shields was supervisor ofL'Anse
township for one term, four years
ago, and at various times had been
member of the council.of L'Anse
village. He had also been member
of L'Anse Fire Company for many
years.
In 1886, Mr.. Shields was united in
marriage to Miss Myra Jackson, at
Houghton. Mrs. Shields died Feb
ruary 8, 1900.
Deceased leaves three children.
Mrs. J. A. Smith, of Trimountain;
Mrs. Edgar Lester, of Laurium, and
Mrs. A. w. Langdon, OF L'Anse, to
mourn his untimely death. Robert
H. Shields, of Hougbton, and John
Shields, of Hancock, are nephews.
The funeral was held from the late
residence in L'Anse Tuesday after
noon at o'clock, the services being
conducted by Rev. Horace N.
Aldrich, pastor of the M. e. church.
The members Of L'Anse Lodge, No.
ia, Ancient Order of United Work
men, of which order deceased was a
member, L'Anse Hose Company, and
the members OF the village council
attended the funeral in q body.
Those present at the funeral from
Q distance we're J. @. Shields, Of
Hancock; Joseph Shields, OF Lake
Linden; Mrs. Robert Shields, Mrs.
Edward Romph, Mrs. L. Croze, Mrs.
John Jackson, of Houghton; Mrs.
Edward Shields, Of Arcadian, and
Joseph Kerredge, of Hancock.
The services we're largely attended.
Interment was in L'Anse cemetery.