Arizona republican., 1912-05-20
TRIBUTE ID
 THOS. |. EARLE
Finished Work of a Capa- ble Man Whose Career Was One of Industry and Whose Death is Mourned by Many.

The funeral service of the late Thos Lucky Earle who passed away Tues day morning was held Thursday May 18th at 4;3O F. NJ from the home BOA x. 3rd Ave Mir Earle was faith ful and sincere member of the Eplsc. pal church, Rev Vim. Scarlet pastor of Trinity ro-cathedral conducted the service, assisted by pr. Harvey j. Deere. Mrs Courtney Camp, Miss Lu- cy TollesOn, MT. L. w. C0ggins and MT. Rogers. sympatheucaIIy rendered Homeland, Jesus Lover of my Soul ana Asleep in Jesus, the sweet promises read in the service by Rev. Scarlet and the prayer by pr. Deere did much to comfort and cheer the sad and lone ly hearts and make them feel their loved one was only resting in Jesus and waiting until they came. He was a kind and loving husband and father. he not only tried to make those in his own home happy but also those he came in contact with. especially those in need, and was loved and greatly re spected where known.
 The beautiful floral tributes show ed the love and sympathy of many friends The order of Forestcrs af which deceased was a member acted as pail bearers and took charge of the service at the grave. Dr. Deere offer ing the closing prayer.
 Deceased was born in the year 1S43 in Jersey City, N J, moved to New Brunswick Canada. when a child and vas brought up by his grandfather Dr. s z. Earle. He graduated from gram
 
 went into the employ of the L C Ky having learned to read Morse off the ribbon at the age of S years. he was one of the first to learn to read tel egraphy by sOund and during a con test received first prize for being the
 sWiftest sender and receiver. After
 serving the | C. Ky. q good many years he changed to the C. r Ky and held but . offices during the twenty five years he was in their employ Feeling the need of a change he can to Arizona ten years ago. and was in the employ of the santa Fe a few years. until a slight paralytic stroke made it necessary for him to give up work and there was gradual failing until entirely helpless. He was heroic in patience and suffering. He received every attention and care tat could be given by nis devoted and untiring wife, who was formerly Hughina NJ. Chute of St John. New Brunswick they were married in 1875. They We're blessed with six children, Anna Birdie and Isa- bel Elliott Were called home when small children Those living are Mrs Ralph F. Miller, Peculiar, Mo; Mrs D D. Crabb, Pinedale, AriZ.; Sylvester J. Earle of Tempe, AriZ., and Annetta l.. Earle. at home and four grandchildren. Mrs Miller and Mrs. Crabb spent the winter here trying to assist the rest Of the family in making the last days of one they loved easier and happier, but home duties called and they returned and Mrs Crabb was te only one able to get back for the funeral Mrs. Mil Ter being too far away.
 There is a beautiful land Which mortal eve hath never seen, Stretched beyond the gold strand, And we know not what lies between. But this we know that God is there With Jesus Christ the fathers son And our dear loved ones there so fair Will help to greet another one. So he will not be lonely
 or sick or sore or sad
 With Jesus and the angels He'll rest and be so glad And they will all be waiting When each ones called to go Things we now can't understand I-p there some day we'll know. l Let us not faint or falter or let our faith grow dim So when our work is finished We all will meet again.
 L. C. g.