Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-08-24
COUNTY NEWS

to Arthur on Thursday TO attend
the funeral of Carl Glenn, but there
was a misunderstanding in the time
and they arrived just as the teams
were returning from the funeral.
Joe Rundell and Joe Nicholson
drove to Mif1in Sunday.
Henry Dolphin has moved out on
his farm.
The school house is being cleaned
and receiving a coat of alabastlne-
Richard Harmon, oldest son OF
James and Julia Harmon, died early
last Friday morning, Aug 16. He
was born Jan 16, 1895 and was II
years and months of age. A few
days before his death he was ap-
parently we'll and was playing
around the streets, but on Wednes-
day morning he was taken with an
attack OF acute appendicitis. After
consultation the doctors concluded
that his only chance was an opera
ton; this was performed that even
ing. For time he seemingly i'm
proved, and strong hopes were
entertained that the heroic little
sufferer would win the battle.
1t was not to be however for he
grew rapidly worse Thursday eve
and at 1 o'clock the angel of death
came and took his bright, happy
spirit to the beautiful land behind
the clouds. Richard was boy OF
great promise. 1t is frequently the
case that we err In forecasting the
career of children but in Richards
case he gave such unm1stakeable
evidence of the qualities that make
for splendid and useful manhood
that no one doubted that he was
destined to reflect credit upon his
family and home town. In addition
to having quick, accurate thinking
BRAIN he seemed to possess an in
-exhaustable supply of energy. He
was moving and on the alert every
wakeful moment. IF ever there
was real live boy it was Richard.
He was just the boy the busy men
of affairs would have wanted in
their employ. During the sshort
time he lived in this village he en-
.deared himself to everyone and
who could help loving, the bright,
agreeable, happy go lucky boy?
Surely no one who Is able to
recognize the real qualities of which
superior manhood is developed. As
a musician he showed exceptional
talent. It is only few weeks since
that he was given eornet part in
the band and no boy was ever
happier than Richard when he
realized he was to play upon the in
strument which Mr.. Hooper placed
in his hands. He possessed a clear
sweet voice; we will not soon forget
the beautiful little song he sang
Easter. 1t Is indeed sad that such a
fine, manly little fellow should be
taken away during 1.-The happiest,
sunniest hour Of life's Journey, but
although gone from us forever the
virtues he exhibited will linger N
the memory of his friends for all
time. 1t is a heavy burden which
has fallen upon the parents and
family, but It may solace them TO
know that their grief is shared ia
great measure by us all. The funeral
was held Saturday, Rev. Williams,
the Fairview minister officiating.
He was buried at Rock cemetery.
Ernest Ellsworth second son of
j. NJ. Ellsworth and wife died in
st. Louis Aug. 9, 1907. OF append
citis. Ernest was born IN Dodge
vile, April 3Otb, 1882 where he re-
ceived portion of his education
later on attending the Normal,
after which he took an agricultural
course in Madison. He had resided
with his parents on their farm
home % miles southeast of here
until about two years ago when he
went to Madison and engaged in
the mercantile business. About six
months ago he went to st. Louis;
two months ago ne was taken with
an attack of appendicitis and was
removed to the deaconess hospital
for operation. His mother, father
: nd brother Eastman, were called
to his bedside. His case was an
unusual one and attracted the at
tention of leading physicians, being
the second similar one on record.
He received the best of medical
skill and loving care, made a
brave fight for life but to no avail.
Eastman was stricken with APP
pendicitis while there and an opera
ton was deemed necessary on the
9Th, so he was unable to come home
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