The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-08


community but syllabled a prayer FOL
his eternal rest, and many not relatives
wept at the news. His presence al
social gathering or in the sick room
brought pleasure and inspired confidence
his wise counsel and CHEEKY disposition
and answering friendship made him
sought after, and cherished companion
with no regrets TO later mar the
memories of such companionshlp. IN
every sense he was man. he loved
fellowship in an unobtrusive way and
gave to such men, when worthy, the
best that was in him.
"Dr. Luce was mayor OF his clty'
member Of the county board, clerk OF his
school district for many years, secretary
of the democratic county committee
surgeon for the Chicago, Milwaukee "
St. Paul Railway company, and in every
public trust was efficient faithful,
honest, Trustworthy and attentive to his
duties, He never courted opposition nor
sbrapk from the discharge of an official
duty. whether popular or not, when he
knew it was right. Duty was all 10
him, consequences and forms nothing.
No man ever associated with him IN any
relation, public or private, ever doubt
ed this. His word was as good as his
bond and was never broken
He was man Of fine natural abilities
TO which ripe education in his profess
sion and outside thereof, with much va
ried reading and deep interest IN public
questions and welfare added thereto I'M
til he stood recognized as well educated
man and we'll posted citizen. he took
inst pride in educational matters and the
new school building and the high stand
ard of our public schools are largely the
result of his efforts and stand monuments
to his worth and memory.
while there was much in his life to
make him happy and to WOO and WIN
success, il was not all sunshine. AT
times sickness and death crossed his
threshold and laid the heavy hand upon
him twice in the death of his two worthy
wives. He often passed through long
sick spells himself when the result hung
IN the balance, and when
He almost passed the door
| That hangs between forever, aud no more
$50 there were shadows as well as sun
shine for him, bringing him trials from
which he emerged saddened. His one
Joy was his estimable three children
who survive him, and of whom he was
Justly proud. 1t is needless to say that
the sympathy of the community is theirs
in their affection. The public grief is
little less than theirs, so highly was DR..
Luce regarded by this community.
Stricken at an age when he could yet
anticipate long years of active, useful
life; and the summons coming without
any premonition, makes the loss felt all
the keener and the burden heavier to
bear If public participation therein
could tighten it, then indeed would its
expressing weight be less for relatives;
but how impotent is human sympathy
to lessen such sorrow, which only time
can mollify but never heal!
"Dr. Luce was force for good in the
life of the city where he lived and in
his teachings and example for all to fol-
low. In his professional and daily life
he was d busy and much needed man and
many sick person has received health
and happiness at his hands. To the i'll
doctor, to the young and old wise
counselor and friend, Il good husband
and loving father, a trusty and worthy
friend, open in his opposition rs well as
in his support OF any project or measure.
deep student of:men and public ques
tons, he was always Well posted thereon
and could honestly ana intelligently i'm.
part to others the knowledge and i'm.
pressions which such life and habits
brought him.
"A granite shaft in the city cemetery
will soon mark where all that is mortal
of Dr. Luce shall sleep; but in the minds
and hearts of us all who knew and loved
him, memory will ever hold him en-
shrined, thus raising to him grander
monument than marble shaft or iron
column; IA monument of which any man
might feel proud to have erected to his
memory. His death is lesson to all of
lifes uncertainties, and while we mourn
| him, let us so live that, like he, we shall
always be ready to meet the Infinite
Judge who knows the secrets of all
hearts His funeral will be held here on
Saturday and when the earth falls on
the coffin Of DR.. Luce on that day many
an eye will din and many heart grow
| sad even though not Of kin to him.
VAL ClIoIn HAINNAI