The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-02-03
EARTHLY
CAREER
CLOSED
FRIDAY
MORNING
LiFE's WORK CUT SHORT BY
RAVAGEs Of CANCER FROM
WHICH HE SUFFERED FOR
SEVERAL MONTHS.
HIGHEST TYPE OF MANHOOD

family home, S07 Allison avenue,
shortly after IL o'clock Thursday night
from cancer of the lungs after an ILL
ness of more than two and hall
months duration. His condition has
been critical for several weeks and
the announcement that the end had
come was not surprising to the pub
ic The disease from which he suf-
tered spread from his lungs to his
throat, in fact, the virus of the dis
order was conveyed to various parts
of his system and for some time pre-
xious to his death he was unable to
speak above whisper, nor was he
able to swallow any food for the nour-
ishment of his body. He was consci-
Gus up to the last and passed peace
fully away at 1910 this morning.
The last time he visited his office
was on November IA, and he did not
afterwards come down town, although
the previous day he heard some mo-
tons in the district court and set the
date for the trial of some cases on,
the docket. Previous to the opening
of the November term of court his
condition was not regarded as serious,
although he had not been feeling well
for some time. The family physician
vas called in and made diagnosis
Of the case. Subsequently consulta-
tion in relation to the matter in which
three physicians took part; two of
them from Canon City and one from
Denver. They pronounced the disease
10 be cancer of the lungs, and such
that medical science could suggest to
stay its progress was done, it was
without avail and the disease gradual
ly sapped the strength and vitality
: of the patient until he could no longer
withstand its entertainments.
Judge wiIkin had many admirable
qualities Of head and heart and a host
OF acquaintances will deplore his
death as that of a personal friend. He
vas a high type of manhood, honest
patriotic and considerate of others;
characteristics that combine to make
the ideal citizen. To him every man
was his neighbor and he was inter
ested at all times in the affairs of the
nation, the state and the community
and those who composed them. At
Fairplay in Park county where he re-
sided for many years and knew every
body he was a universal favorite be-
nf inf nj . l1x-
in the doings OF those about him. The
same inclination and spirit of helpful
ness made him popular in Canon City
aud in the various county seats of
the eleventh judicial district, which
he has had occasion to visit in an Of
fetal capacity at regular intervals dur
ing the last few years.
During all of the weeks of his i'll
ness and suffering Judge Wilkin was
patient and uncomplaining; his first
consideration being for his wife and
the members of his family He attend
ed carefully 10 those business matters
requiring attention in such an emer-
gency and made arrangements for his
utdlH anu DuIldi, WHICH ne KNEW were
inevitable and but a short time ahead.
There was in his last days, as well
as in the years that preceded them.
bravery and fortitude that might be
emulated TO advantage by those whom
he left behind.
Judge Wilkin was married to Miss
Sadie Chambers. a former resident
of Wisconsin and an alumnus of its
university, who survives him. Their
children are Miss Dorothy, Miss Juliet
and Philip. all of whom were at the
bedside of their father when the end
came. Miss Dorothy resigned her posi-
tion as teacher in the Leadville pub.
Tic schools at the beginning of the
Christmas season TO be with her father
and mother and has been home ever
since. Miss Juliet is a student at Col
orado college at Colorado Springs and
came home few days ago. Philip Is
a member of the Senior class of the
Canon City high school.
Judge Wilkin leaves a brother and
four sisters. They are DIR. w. p. vii.
Kin Of New York City; Mrs. II. j..
johnson OF Hooper. Colorado: Mrs.
Morton s. Bailey Of Denver. Mrs. n.
X. James and Mrs e. 9. James. both