Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-31


well retold and wonderfully appropriate
when considering the passing of Rev
erend George Washington Nuzum, which
was reported from his long time hill
home last Thursday morning, January
25 And in his going Methodism in
Wisconsin loses its nestor, good citi-
zenship a man among men, benevolence
10 church and those in lowly station a
liberal end willing contributor, friend
ship and virtue true defender, and
society an up-builder. His death was
not unexpected, but the announcement
brings sorrow and grief to kindred and
to every lover of mankind in the large
circle CO Mr.. Nuzum's extensive ac-
quaintance.
Approaching sixty years this good
man and dear friend has been land
mark in this community, and during all
these years he has stood like a tower
of strength for truth and honor and
integrity. His great soul never knew
Encouragement. However dark the
clouds, however fierce the storm. how
ever rough the road, he never faltered,
but, with words Of cheer to all around
him, he pressed manfully onward in the
path of life. Where others were de-
spondent he was cheerful; where others
frowned, he always smiled; where 9TH
ers were in despair. he was finding
rays of light, and reaching down a help
ing hand. However, his long life was
not devoid of cares and soaring sorrows
that try mems souls; indeed, sometimes
it seems that his weight of woe might
be heavier than that borne by his fell
low travellers, but his faithful heart
never quailed, and he bent his shoulders
to the load of helping men carry their
eorrows and troubles, going bravely on
without a murmur, and ever with a
whispered song springing from his lips.
In his modest humility and simplicity
be never appeared to know that his life
was benediction to those around him;
but his universal kindness, tenderness
and helpfulness will be cherished in
many hearts through the years to come
orphans, and his memory will abide in
the deepest receeses of their being
while life remains.
In the tolls and perplexities OF life
this sweet-spirited. gentle man never
was heard to utter word of complaint,
and, in his last lingering illness, through
months of racking pain, he never gave
way to lamentation, never deplored his
lot, but with the watchful care OF the
aged and enfeebed life companion and
children ever at his side, he said with
cheerfulness "all is well.
1t was peculiarly fitting that the last
tributes which affection could bring
should have their utterance in the
church where he had in his early days
of ministry been a pastor and so long
worshipper, and on the same spot where
he had so often and earnestly sounded
forth the gospel message.
A brief service was held at the home
for the family and relatives at ten
O'Clock on Saturday, Pastor Barber con-
Quoting the same. The remains were
borne to the church by Presiding Elder
Brennon, Rev. C. e. Buffers, Mayor
Mork, Postmaster Smith, Henry f.
Rogers, Senior, and Oliver 6. Mnnson,
the church and the orders
to which the deceased belonged and
loved. Till the funeral hour of two
0 clock, the precious form lay in state, the
familiar and peaceful features being
looked upon by a multitude. The large
Of people from all classes
and conditions Was a most eloquent
manifestation of the general esteem,
regard and love n which deceased was
held. Many hearts were moved and
many a tear fell at the touching words
spoken and the thought that we should
see his face no more and know that his
cherry voice was forever hushed
Rev. Beckholto Of the Christian church,
read the 1903 Psalm, a favorite of Faith
err Nuzun, followed by Jesus Lover of
NV Soul, I" rendered most effectively by
the male quartet. Pastor Barber Of
fered up a fervent prayer, Rev. A E.
Hartwell Of the Congregational church,
reading the following sketch Of Mr..
Nuzum's life:
George Nuzum. first Of the Huzum ancestors,
was Virginian, with five Sons and two dauRh-
ters. Among them Richard who early migrated
20 Ohio and was the father Of - children, one Of
them the subject Of this sketch. George Washing
ton Nuzum. il was here in Perry courty, Ohio.
that the Rev. Geo. W. kuzum was born and rear
ed 70 young manhood. HIS people were Luther
ans. and az the age Of nineteen he was converted
and Joined the Methodists. BE received a call 70
preach ne entered their ministry. He was edu-
Gated IN the local schools and the Ohio Wesleyan
University. taught school and began preaching
shortly after his conversion. He was married IN
Ohio 70 Miss Mary Groves. ffty-eight years ago
the tweuty-nnth day Of December. He spent two
years in the Ohio conference and joined the West
ise0usin conferences In 1896 at ita organization
Tweoty-nine years Of active work. together with
twenty FIVE years Of retirement. wherein he did
much Christian work. g1ve long life q service.
Twelve children we're horn 70 Mr.. and Mrs. Nuz-
I'm. two Of them dyiug in infancy. Ten remain.
assn5g married 1Ie ,aVaB TIN families Hith =
and -four great grandchildren |
He life eentered IN Vernon county. especially