The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-08-10
DEATH CLAIMS EMINENT
BINGHAM COUNTYPIONEER
Presto Burrell, Well Known throughout the
Western States, Dies Suddenly
at Blackfoot

and N. A. just he was among the
| first to- loc-te I'M what is now Bing-
ham county, and to begin the RECLAIM
alton of lands sboOg the Bhckfbot
river. For years he was an extensive
stockmm, but has, more recently de
voted himself to husbI ndry and hor-
ticulture. AS result of his fore
sight, skill and attention he brought
kl>,0 existence Cne Cf the first and
most Intensive orchards in this Sec.
TIL of the ST te.
I'm 1880, ht Blac kfoot, Idaho, Mr..
Burrell was united in matrimony with
Mrs Elizabeth Robb, who has ever
besn true and loyal he.pmeet. Their
Children are Achsah j., (Mrs. B. F.
Boling), Prescott, Marg. ret Mrs. H.
w. WhrEklms), and Bornfee { Mrs,
RichaGd Wilkiel an of whom survive
him
Mr.. BurrelE' has always taken an
active part in the development of
the country, AID has been "a. StockhOl-
der and officer in MANY embryo canal
projects, whose ''hope was the pro-
phesy of its own fulfillment.''
I'm politics Mr.. BurreIl has always
been a staunch and sincere adherent
,pl the principles of the Democratic
rty. He has always stood high in
the COUNCILS of his party, and has
been ,sctive i'm its behalf, and has TAX.
en- keen interast in its success. He
has been honored several times by
his party having been a member of
the first Board of County Commission
ers of Oneida coutlty.
Mr.. BurreL's experiences and ad-
ventur here i'm the early days, when
the country abounjded with wild beast
and was filled with hostile Indians,
would be mc SIT interesting tehme TO,
an abler pen. The writer treasures,
most highly, tho memory of the many
occasions upon which he hes had the
pleasure OF hearing Mr.. Burrell re-
count his "reminiscences OF his escap-
AIDES of early d9Ws, and to hear him
discuss his opinions on politics and
life.
Ripe in wisdom was he
BMt patient, and simple, end
child-likn.'
Mr.. Burrel was gentleman of the
old school. He was the soul of kind
ness, candor and honor. He had his
enemies; he was man who hewed
to the aile, and such men can mot sue
coed without the assistance of enc
mics, but he was one who never
spoke IN unkind or false word about
any one, nor permitted it i'm his pres
e-ce. His life was in line with the
prehpt OF AureIllsC"If lit is nos
do MT say it," He knew mo fear,
end glowed in the task cf surmount-
ing obstacles.
His was ever an hospitable board,
IND legion are those who have par
taken of his generosity. He had the
faculty ct the true host, md his SEN
timent was always,-"Love the spot
where you are and the friends God
has given you, Ind b'a sure to expect
everything good of them
lIn his private life he was clean.
He INDUCED himself in no bad habits.
and had no vices. He practised, ,-"Al1
philosophy gilas I'M two words,-sas-
tain end abstain
In his intercourse with mon ne was
always fair and honest, Id valued his
"a kind, induGgent and lowing husband
and father; and most fitting indeed
was lit, that at his death he was sur
rounded by his loved ones. To his
fri nds he was always ain inspiration
and an encouragement. His life is
worthy OF emul.tion, and the world
is better for having had him.
Providence spared him to a ripe
and splendid old age. He lived to
see his children eeducated and set
ueE; to see his dreams of the posi-
bilities of this empire materiaHzed;
and to observe the triumphant march
of human progress and Of modern civ
ilization; practically all modern inven
ti3ns have come during the span of
his lifetime.
The funeral of Mr.. BurreIl took
place at the Baptist church this
morning 1t II O'Clock, interment TAX
!. place in the city cemetery.