Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-06-10
Thursday. June 10, 1909.
Edward Highland.

AZ tnc iulusb VI LIE VIC hIc III ucnth
are the words of Holy Writ. This
truth was again most forcibly impressed
upon us when the sad announcement
of the death of Edward Highland came
frcm Webster Monday evening, causing
feeling of depression and sorrow TO
the relatives and many friends of the
deceased in Langford.
So sudden and unexpected came the
news last Saturday from Webster Of
none could realize the full meaning of
the message, as only few days before
he left Langford apparently in his
usual health, and ostensibly for short
vacation from business cares. But il
appears that his real purpose OF going
10 Webster was TO consult physicians
regarding an ailment of which none
not even his most intimate friends
had the slightest knowledge. The
doctors there advised that he submit 20
an operation, giving the assurance that
there was practically no danger, and
that IL would only be few days until
he could return home. The operation
was performed by ORA Peabody and
Peabody, of Webster. The patient
came ont Of the operation nicely and
after several days was able 20 walk
aboat the hospital, when suddenly and
unexpectedly symptoms Of blood poison
were discovered. Immediately his con-
dition became critical and two eminent
physicians were called from Mime
spolis By telegram Everything known
20 medical skill was done 20 stay the
icy hand OF death, bat TO no avail
The patient gradually grew weaker
until death relieved him of untold |
suffering at about seven o'clock Monday
evening.
The remains were brought 20 Lang
ford Tuesday morning, accompanied by |
near relatives who were at his bedside
constantly during his last hours |
Friends of the deceased were at the
depot and assisted In removing the body
TO the home Of his sister, Mrs Susan
Greeh, thus showing in measure the
respect they felt for their departed |
friend and fellow citizen.
Edward Highland was born April II, |
1870, in Morris, Illinois, being at time
Of his death 80 years, month and IA
davs old. In $50 he came to South
Dakota with his parents who settled in
Brown county and engaged in farming
until 1890, when they moved to Lang
ford. He took up the duties of clerk in
one Of our stores and followed that
occupation two years when he went to
Minneapolis and attended commercial
college. After completing his course
in college he returned to South Dakota
and held responsible positions in Culver
Brothers store at Britton and Tegt-
meier's store at Webster about six years
respectively. In February, 1896. Mr.
Highland came to Langford and took
stock In the Langford Mercantile com.
pany which was formed at that time.
He became manager Of the store and
successfully conducted the business
until stricken by the fatal misfortune.
He was . member of Tinta Lodge No.
l16, A. +. and A. NJ, and belonged to
the Yeomen In which he carried insur.
Ance, together with policy with Que
Of the old line companies, leaving g..
600 insurance In all to his aged mother.
He was energetic, gentleman in every
sense Of the word, and possessed good
business Judgment. BY his strict
application to business. and sterling
qualities, he gained the confidence and
respect of all who knew him.
He Is survived by mother, four
sisters and brother, all of whom have
the deepest sympathy Of the community
in their bereavement.
The funeral was held Thursday after
noon at the Presbyterian church, Rev.
r. s. Stenerson. of Pierpont. and Rev
e. s. Horton, of Langford, officiating.
The church was made beautiful with
profumon Of floral offerings from
friends and associates of the deceased
During the services ut the church
every place Of business in town closed
that all might have an opportunity TO
turn out and pay their last tribute OF
respect for the departed.
The relatives from distance who
were here 70 attend the funeral were
Mrs. Highland and daughter, Of Elliot,
Illinois, Mrs. +. J. Otis. Of Vienna.
AlsxAnder Highland, Of Aberdeen. and
~. ana Mrs. Ole Highland. Of Webster.
--Iongford Bugle.
Nrx4<~