Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-15
Death Of Arthur and Ray Campbell.

The particulars concerning the sick
ness and death of Arthur Campbell at
Lewiston, Idaho, mentioL of which was
made in The Record some time ago, were
received in a letter written by Mrs.
Campbell to Mrs Renner last week.
Arthur left home Monday, August 10,
for his usual weekly trip, but returned
Friday, the I4th, too i'll to continue
farther. He was not confined to his bed
until Wednesday, August 10Th, from
which time he was not able to get up,
continuing to grow worse until the
morning of Sept. 10th, when at $500
O'Clock he passed away. The cause of
his death was typhoid fever, which end
ed in hemorrhage of the bowels. He
was a great sufferer during the three
weeks he was in bed. He realized his
danger, as he asked his wife one day If
she thought she could handle his affairs
if the worst should come? Another time
he said to his nurse, "I'm going to the
other side" She said, "What other
side9" He said, "Don't you know" She
replied mo" He said, ITO the other
side of Jordan" She said, You are
dreaming" He answered, "You will
see." She changed the subject by telling
him to 90 to sleep. His death came as a
great shock to his relatives and friends
here. as nothing was known of his i'll
ness until telegram came announcing
his death His wife, believing he would
recover, thought best not to worry his
friends by writing that he was i'll.
Arthur was born in Shepherd, Mich,
January 90, 1877; was at the time of his
death aged 81 years, months and IL
DAYS. He was a son of John and Eliza
beth Campbell. He was left an orphan.
at the age of ten years. His father
died when Arthur was FIVE years OF age
aud his mother when he was but ten.
He went to live with an uncle, James
Campbell, at Shepherd, but in a short
time was made homeless again by the
sudden death of his uncle. He drifted
around until, at the age OF seventeen
years, he was given home in the family
of @. +. Renner, where he remained four
years, during which time he was pupil
of our public schools through the 9Th,
9th and 10th grades. He then secured
clerkship in the store Of the Delevan
Bros, becoming an efficient and trust
worthy clerk for four succeeding years.
On January LIST, 1900, he was united in
marriage to Maude, only daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Renner. They settled in
Alma, intending to make their future
home here, but in two short years their
happy home was broken up by the death
of his wife. He thought he could not
remain where he had spent so many
happy days. consequently, one month
later, with company of relatives and
friends. he started for Lewiston. Idaho.
He secured position in large depart
ment store as manager of the shoe de-
partment, giving the best of satisfaction
for three years. In June, 1900, he was
married to Miss Bernice Morey Of that city
and a wear later entered into partner
ship with the Idaho Mercantile Go. lie
moved to Pierce. Idaho, mining town,
spending one year there. The winter
weather was too severe for him in Pierce,
consequently he sold his interest there
and accepted a position as travelling sales
man for the Crescent Manufacturing 90.
of Seattle. The satisfaction which he
gave to his employers is best explained
in a letter from the company to Mrs.
Campbell on learning of Ar'hur's death;
MRS. Competitive feel that with you,
we have suffered great loss in Mr..
Campbell's untiinely death. We not
only considered him one of our most eff
fective and valuable statesmen, but es-
teemed him most highly for his personal
qualities, his clean character, his manly
department and his integrity. He had
made a friend in every member of our
force with whom lac came in contact, and
all mourn with you and with us, the loss
of so valuable man"
Arthur was an exceedingly bright
young man, with pleasant disposition
honest. upright and generous. He wal
very charitable in his views. which made