The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-07-25
DICKINSON, STARK COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, JULY
DEATH. CLAIMS Plo.
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Bright's Disease. Highly Res
pected and Much Beloved.
At an early hour Tuesday morning,
July Fl, James Cuskelly breathed his
last in St. Mary's hospital in Minneapo-
lis. where he was taken on the 18TH Of
June. Death came as result of Bright's
disease, following a peaceful sleep Of "a
hours. Two brothers, Timothy and Jo-
seph Cuskelly, were at the bedside of
the dying man, having been present with
him almost constantly for a week; also
Mrs. M. S. Cuskelly, sister-in-law, who
had been stopping in the Twin Cities
for several weeks and visiting the sick
man daily.
James F. Cuskelly was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. William Cuskelly
in Fond du Lac county. Wis.
consin, on the 10th of August. 1860,
and would have seen 48 years had
he lived until the 10th of the coming
month. On the 9th of April. 1882, he
came to Dickinson having been preced-
ed short time by William and M. S.
Cuskelly. For about two years he
worked around town, and then established
the original Cuskelly Bros. cattle ranch
at Kildeer Mountains, the present site
of Oakdale. For many years the six
brothers were in partnership, subse-
quently separating and James and Mike
only continuing the partnership which
was kept up until death sundered it.
These brothers were also in partnership
in the general store business carried on
at Oakdale, the deceased brother making
his home with Mr.. and Mrs. M. S. Gus
kelly.
James Cuskelly was always healthy
until two years ago. He did not com.
mence taking treatment until last fall.
The past winter he spent at Arkansas
Hot Springs, and on returning to Oak
dale, while urged by his brother to let
work alone and rest, he often did what
was beyond bis strength. 1t was his
disposition to work, and he seemed most
contented when at Oakdale looking after
the stock and trade in the store.
James Cuskelly was prospered and
was just getting in position to take
life easy when the death summons came.
He made a heroic effort to regain his
health, visiting the Rochester institute
and consulting some of the most noted
physicians in the country.
Deceased had lived an upright life and
had admiring friends everywhere.
Mr.. Cuskelly was unmarried. The inn
mediate family who mourn the loss of a
true and kind brother are: FIVE brothers
Timothy and Joseph, of Dickinson,
Michael, William and Patrick of Oak
dale; and two sisters; Mary. Mrs, Pat
Leo of Tacoma, Washington, and Ann,
Mrs. Dennis Harty of Freedom county,
Minnesota, both of whom, with all the
brothers were present at the funeral.
The remains were brought to Dickin.
son on No. 3 Wednesday afternoon and
taken to the home of Joseph Cuskelly on
Barnes street.
The last sad rites were held at St.
Patrick's church, Thursday morning at
10 o'clock, Rev. FIR. +. L. Rabsteinek
officiating.
Fr. Rabsteinek, after celebrating mass,
made short address. choosing as the
subject of his remarks ut is bet
ter for a man to be dead than alive"
FIR. Rabsteinek said: Ministries like
these are the saddest events in priests
life, when he is called upon to perform
the last rites and lay away his friend.
The deceased brother loved and was
loved by large circle of relatives and
friends, and today it is meet that many,
not only those bound by ties of blood,
but these drawn thither by acquaintance
and love, turn aside from the busy cares
Of life to pay the tribute of tear to the
one they loved so we'll. Even SO Christ
wept at the grave Of his friend. Our de-
ceased brother has lived in the midst Of
these people rs years; he has borne the
burden and heat Of the day; he has
lived well. He died well,~ willingly
yielding his earthly life to enter life eter-
nal. Had his life been spared, it might
have been one of lingering disease and
pain. Death has no horror for the Chris.
tan who has lived his life we'll. Our les
son from this sad event is to so live that
wherever and whenever death claims
US we may die we'll"
The floral tributes were many and ex-
ceedingly beautiful. Bunches of carna-
tions and roses, cross of lilies. roses
and carnations and pillow of roses and
sweet peas, bearing in purple immor-
telles "Our Brother" covered the casket.
Burial was made in St. Patrick ceme-
terry in. the lot beside the father and
mother. A. N. Jefferies, George M.
4.