The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1906-11-22

had been at school, but was suffering
from severe cold and his parents
were anxious about his condition.
About four O'Clock Thursday morning
Mr.. Hall arose to give his son medi-
cine and found him in a stupor and
at once called the family physician,
who upon arrival saw that there was
occasion for alarm and summoned
counsel. Very soon it was known that
there was little hope of recovery, as
cerebral meningitis in acute tormshad
developed. In spite of all that could
be done the little sufferer passed away
at eleven O'Clock Thursday night.
Philo jr., was born in this city
August s, 1895. His manly bearing,
intelligence and congeniality won
friends for him on every hand and
his playmates fairly worshipped him
as was evinced from the fact that every
day following his death and up to the
hour OF the funeral many of his little
boy friends called at the residence and
fingered about as though they wanted
to be In the presence of his remains.
In Sunday school he was remarkably
attentive to the teachings of the divine
word and had won his badge of merit
as well as endeared himself to his
teacher. In the public school also he
had shown remarkable intelligence.
No wonder the parents and brother
and sister feel keenly the blow that
has fallen so suddenly and unexpect-
edly upon them. The parents fairly
worship their children and to have
the family circle thus broken has
caused them unspeakable grief, and
for time it was difficult for them to
realize that such a condition was pos
sible, but they have in measure
been relieved and are becoming; more
reconciled to the situation.
The funeral was held Monday at
two p. m. from the residence and was
attended bysa large number of friends
and relatives. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Geo. f. Morphy, pastor
Of the First Baptist church and his
sermon was we'll suited to the ,occa-
sion. Prior to the funeral the entire
grade Of the public school of (which
Philo wasa pupil were admitted to
take departing glance at all that
remained on earth of their schOolmate
and friend. Then came his Sunday
school class with cut flowers which
they tenderly placed upon the casket.
The floral offerings were many and
beautiful, gathered and prepared by
schoolmates. relatives, friends and
societies. The remains were placed
at rest in Greenwood cemetery.
Words of sympathy on%such occa-
sions seem but hollow mockery, yet
il sympathetic sorrow on the part OF
an entire community could alleviate
the pain that fills the hearts OF this
grief stricken family their q burden
would be entirely removed. 3 Difficult
as it is to realize why they should be
thus afflicted yet in Gods own time
and His own way they will be brought
to full realization of the truth that
ale doeth all things we'll" They
now have bright star to guide them
to holiness. far above earthly turmoil
and the vicissitudes of this life.
Their loved one has escaped all the
sorrow and grief that now envelopes
their lives. He has had the privilege
of winning a crown Of glory without
being compelled to fight life's battle.
His only sadness can be to know OF
their sorrow. He is with his Maker.
Their loss is his gain and why mourn
when "son" has gained in early youth
all there is to be secured though he
had lived to an age of maturity-a
home in Heaven.