The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-09-26
Brief Life Sketch
Of L. E. Eldred


Eldred took place from the family
home, 1905 South 1st street. South
Canon, at O'Clock Sunday afternoon,
and was largely attended by the
friends and neighbors. The obse-
quies were conducted by Rev. Charles
J. Armentrout of the First Presbyterian
church, and were more than ordinarily
impressive. At the request of the de-
ceased the remains were laid to rest
in Greenwood cemetery.
Mr. Eldred was one of the pioneers
and well-known characters of Fremont
county, and his friends were legion.
He. came to Canon City from Carroll
ton, ILL.,, in Decmember, 1872. and en-
gagged in the cattle business. Two
years later he returned to Illinois and
brought his wife and family to Colo
rado, and from that time to the pres
ent they have been among the most
highly esteemed residents of the com
munity. Although Mr.. Eldred con-
Quoted his ranching interests on Will
son creek for many years, the family
home was maintained in Canon City in
order that his wife and children might
have such advantages as the town at
that time afforded.
Mr.. Eldred was born in Herkimer
county, ". Y, December %, 1927, and
was in the ninety-first year of his age.
He was married at CarrolIton, Ill,
more than half century ago, and re-
sided there for several years there
after before coming TO this state His
wife and two sons, W. r. Eldred of
Cripple Greek and Judge Kent L. FL
dred, are left 70 mourn his death. OF
the utmost honor anl integrity Mr. FL
dred held an exalted place in the af-
fections of those who knew him, and
his death will be regretted by the en-
tire circle of his acquaintance. He
was remarkable man in many re-
spects, and in his departure the COM
muity has lost a citizen of the highest
character, a man of noble ideals and
splendid achievement Mr. Eldred
was member Of the Masonic order
and the burial ritual of that organiza-
tion was carried out at the grave at
the time of his intefment. The sub
joined appreciation of Mr. Eldred's life
and character has been handed to The
Daily Record for publication:
I'VE pause in all of the busy confu-
sion of these troubles to pay our last
respects to good man. As we look
back and review in brief way the
life OF Mr. Eldred, our thoughts are
silied with envy Of his rich possess
sions. Left as a heritage 70 his chill
dren and grandchildren is the wealth
OF a good name. character built on
the solid foundations of truth, right
eousness and love.
He lived his life simply and unos-
tentatiousiy; always placing others
above himself. His passing to the
Great Beyond was peaceful, happy
ending, typical of his life Our tears
for him are tears of tenderness and
love, for we know that he earned the
reward for which he labored through
a long life of service. With friends
who have known him so many years
is left the memory OF his presence,
filled with sweet, unselfish acts of
kindness and gentleness to all, dis
tributing flowers, kind deeds and
smiles.
Mr.. Eldred was a Conscientious. de-
voted Christian, never faltering in
what he thought was right He was
loyal and true to his church and al
ways stood for the best in the com.
munity. He kept the respect and won
admiration from his companions in the
early ranch life. His refinement and
gentleness was conspicuous in the
rough surroundings of those pioneer
days. and We're characteristic of all OF
his associations with his fellows.
Devotion to his wife through more
than so years of married life, especial
ly in his love and sympathy in his in
validism of recent years. were among
his DISTINGUISHING qualities. His
friends We're those who knew him
most Intimately. The neighbors and
children all loved Grandpa Eldred."
The beautiful flowers sent from far and
near bespoke the esteem of loving
friends. and were greater comfort
TO the sorrowing wife than words"
The following tribute to Mr. Eldred
was written by Mrs Lottie Felter: