The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-15

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$40. Oskaloosa. 140d2-w1
man was no less surprise to many
| friends here than to the many asso
ciates and acquaintance at his home
in Sioux City.
Mr.. Ellis was one of the widest
known business men in Sioux City.
He has been associated with the Sioux
City Iron Company more than twenty
years He was interested financial
ly in the property and was treasurer
of the corporation.
Mr.. Ellis was born on a farm near
| Oskaloosa, Member 16, 1862, and
passed away at the age of "a years,
2 months and Is days. He was
married with May M. Holden of Bos,
ton, at Chicago, Nov. %, 1894. He is
survived by the widow, an only son.
Harold o. Ellis, student at Dart
mouth College, and the mother Mrs.
Harriet Knowlton, who is a member
of the household of the deceased.
Indicative of the activity, the pop
ularity and usefulness of Mr.. Ellis,
he was member of the First Pres
byterian church; director of the
Sioux City Boat Club; a Mason of
advanced standing and degree; affili
ated with the B. P. o. Elks; a mem
Der of the Country Club, and actively
engaged with the Sioux City Com
mercial Club.
The Sioux City Journal of Febru-
airy carried the following editorial
comment upon the passing of Mr..
Ellis:
Waiter r. Ellis, who died yester-
day, was a man whom it was good to
know. He was a quiet man, unobz,;
trusive and modest. He did z
wear his heart upon his sleeve 4
it was somewhat difficult IT, J.
trate the reserve which M che
man within. But when til ,arriers
erected by his diffidence had been
broken down he was revealed as a
man of many qualities inspiring ad-
miration and affection. He was not
given to much speaking; he was not
self assertive in any company. He
was, Notwithstanding, man of posi-
tive convictions and we'll defined
opinions, and he had ability to eX-
press himself clearly in the intima-
cies of friendly intercourse. He
was of r'acid temperament and sun
ny disposition. While never boist
erous, he liked fun and laughter, and
he enjoyed jest or a humorous an
ecdote. He was clean in mind and
heart. In any undertaking requir-
! ing personal effort he could be de-
pended upon to carry his share of the
load. A member of the First Pres
! byterian church, he was a loyal
| churchman, conscientious Chris
ton gentleman. In this relation he
Twill be particularly missed. He had
been successful in business and he
was known and honored among men
integrity. In his home he was kind
ly, hospitable and courteous, and it
was delight to meet him and to
know him there. His death came
upon those near to him and upon his
friends with swift and shocking sud
denness. Only yesterday he was
among us, with his quiet smile and
cheerful greeting, and today he is
not. The ways of providence are
| inscrutable, and as we know not
whence we came, so death ever re-
mains to us a mystery. But in
death we are comforted by the hope
that reaches out into the darkness
which is beyond and lays hold on
eternity, sure of the divine purpose
and of the brighter day farther on.
So may the mother, widow and son
who survive this dead friend be sus-
|, tanned and cpmforted in their great
isorfow. The sympathy of many
friends goes out to them to ease the
hurt of their wounds and to give
them courage for the days that are
to come"