Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-10
The Passing OF Mr.. Martin.

which was mentioned last week cul-
minated In his death at his late home
in this place on Friday morning, May
4th and the announcement of the
final summons was received with sor-
row in many homes in Jerome.
Jere G. Martin, was born at Dar-
lington, Pa, where he spent his boy
hood days, and reaching manhood he
was united in marriage to Miss Rose
Best, in 1891. Having taken up the
study of law he was admitted to the
bar in that state, and continued the
practice of the same In that section
until his removal to Jerome. The
family came to the North Side tract
in 1909, and have continued to make
their home in Jerome since, Mr.. Mar
tin following the practice of law
here.
In the death of Mr.. Martin not
only this community but the county
and state as we'll loses a brilliant at
torney, the town a highly respected
citizen and the immediate family a
most indulgent husband and father.
Mr.. Martin was what might be term
ed home-body in every respect, and
when not otherwise occupied his
time was spent in the home circle.
He has served the town In the capa-
city of city attorney, and two years
ago was chairman of the republican
county committee and his political
acquaintance extended throughout
the state, he having done yeoman
service in behalf of his party.
Recently Mr.. Martin had offered
his services to the government in the
department of Justice, and the pa
pers notifying him of his appoint
ment came to hand the day after he
passed out of this life.
Jere, as he was familiarly called
by his acquaintances was always
ready with timely and interesting re-
marks upon any occasion upon which
he was called, and his presence upon
such occasions will be sadly missed.
Before coming to Idaho Mr.. Martin
had associated himself with the Ma
sonic lodge, as also the Order OF Elks,
and his oratorical ability was recog-
nized by the order at Twin Falls
when couple of years ago he Was
called upon to deliver memorial ad-
dress before them, which effort was
highly spoken of by those who heard
him. and out of respect to his mem
cry, large delegation of Elks from
Twin Falls attended the funeral.
If Attorney Martin had evoked the
displeasure of anyone in the practice
of his profession, It was evidently for
gotten. as it seemed as If everybody
was present at the funeral which was
held at the late home of the deceas-
ed on Monday afternoon of this
week. Judge Boutwell, adjourned
court in his honor and a delegation
OF attorneys from HALEY, Shoshone
and Gooding attended in a body. and
together with members of the Elks
lodge. were given the honor of es-
corting the remains to their last rest
ing place. followed by a long line Of
autos containing friends of the
family. Out of respect TO the deceas-
> ed both banks and all business
houses we're closed during the time
of the funeral
= The deceased leaves a devoted wife
t and two daughters. Mrs. H. D. Stew
} art and Mrs. E. G. Bennett, who are
} crushed with grief over the taking
= away Of their loved one. and who in
= this hour of sorrow have the heart
/ felt sympathy of the entire commun-
ity. Four brothers and one sister
, still survive him. one of the former,
, J. j. Martin, Of Beaver, Penn. being
4, present at the funeral.
e The illness of Mr.. Martin was OF
! short duration, and when seen upon
i the streets only a few short weeks
t ago he had all the appearance of a
= robust constitution. but his death
g oamo peaceful, he having been un-
t conscious for some time before the
! death angel appeared and-he quietly
i relapsed into the sleep that knows no
/ waking. only TO remind us how un-
o certain is this frail life OF ours.
o Farm Loan Money Now Available.
o c. e. B. Roberts, the recently APP
pointed vice-president OF the Spokane
Land Bank, has announced that he
4 has received advices from the bauk
4 that they now have on hand $780,
= coo which is available for farm loans
>, Mr.. Roberts states that this will be
put out as fast as papers are approx
ed and the necessary details complied
with 1t will be a case of first come
>, FIRST served, and II is predicted that
q this small amount will not last long
!, Farmers all over this section appear
to he. anxious TO avail themselves OF
the privileges offered by the farm