The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-02-16
REMAINS LAID TO REST
! Impressive Funeral Services Held
Over the Remains of E. spang-
1er Th;. Morning.
Ter This Morning,

Ter This Morning.
Elijah Spangler died at his home
in Artesian Monday evening, Feb.
u, as the result Of heart trouble. He
has been in very poor health for some
little time, although he was able to
be up and around right along. On
the day Of his death he was .able to
walk around the room and in the
evening he showed increased
strength. On retiring for the night
on the couch death came quickly and
without warning. The remains were
brought to Mitchell tuesday and.
taken to the residence Of his son,
L. j. Spangler, being accompanied
by the members of the family.
The funeral serv ices we're held
Thursday at 10 O'Clock at the residence
|of Mr.. Spangler and despite the cold
atmosphere there was a good atten-
dance of friends. The remains were
placed in tile library and surround
ing the casket we're the floral tributes
of many friends anc these.spoke the
silent message Of friendship and es-
TEEN. The casket vas also draped
with the American flag, as he was
one of its defenders during the days
Sof the civil war. The services we're
attended by the Crane Army of the
Republic in a body. Rev. I. 81.
Youngman had charge Of the services
and delivered a most impressive SER
mon, in which be sought to establish
the fact that death did not end all.
He spoke lovingly OF the memory of
the deceased and the great loss which
came to the family. The music was
furnishedsb by Mrs. w. M. Herbert,
Miss Bernice Lathrop, Mrs. Virgil
Boyles, Miss Minnie bingham and {.
W. Downey and Virgil Boyles. with
Mis-. W. A. Heimberger at the organ.
The remains we're laid to rest in
Graceland cemetery, where the last
sad rites Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic were given over their COM
fade's grave, the bngler sounding
taps at the close of the service. The
following old soldiers acted as pail
heaers: A. g. Pringle, 3 Tillotson,
Geo. A. Johnston, W. 81. Webster, L.
~. Bingham and 6. W. Becker.
Elijah Spangler was born at Zanes-
VILE. Ohio, Dec. 9, 1888, where he
lived until be was IL years old, and
in those years he was %apprenticed to
learn the potter's trade. 10 1855
with his father, Benjamin Spaneler,
and the family he moved to Lee
county, Illinois, which..was an. entiTe-
lly new country and they were among
the first settlers. When the civil
war broke out he enlisted under the
call for volunteers in 1862, and went
into the service in 20. q, 93rd yolun-
teer infantry, and was mustered out
at Washington at the close Of the var
He was wounded twice during battles,
at Mission Ridge and Huntsville,
Ala, and during his service was pro-
NOTED three times, having been APP
pointed first sergeant at the close of
the war. On his return home to Lee
county he resumed the %avocation of
a farmer. On June 3, 1868, he was
united in marriage to Ellen Farr, to
which union four children were born,
Timon j., Mrs. John Burke, OF Rapid
City, Alice and William, of A1tesian,
who with the sorrowing widow are
left to mourn the death Of the hus-
band and father, and these were in
attendance at the funeral. For a
number Of years he was engaged in
railroad grade contract work in
northern Illinois and southern Wis
conisn, on what is now the Burning
ton and Illinois Central systems. Mr..
Spangler. resided at Amboy, ILL.,, I'M
til 1882, when he came to Dawson
county and sled a homestead, his
family coming out the year follow
ing.
He moved to Mitchell 90 years ago,
and resided here until his son and
daughter went. to Artesian and en-
gagged IA bust. sssss. sand two months
ago he took up his residence there.
He "a a man who was greatly at
tached to his home and revered it for
1.-THE comforts it brought home in be-
Hing surrounded by his loved ones.
He had a kindly and friendly spirit,
was neighborly and true to his
friends. In the death of Mr.. Spang-
Ter the heartfelt sympathy Of the
citizens Of Mitchell will go out to the
family.
DAVID GARRIck's LOVE