Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-29
oeERT M. CRAWFORD. EDITOR
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1919.
THE CLOSE OF A USEFUL LIFE

In the death of Nelson H. Snow the publishers of The
Democrat feel the loss of steadfast FRIEND From his
coming Mineral Point 1882 the close of his days,
intimately associated with him many ways. 1t not
the purpose Of this writing to review his active useful lite
tell of the many positions of trust which he faithfully
filled. We would rather think of him nelghbor and
friend, in whose companionshp always delight.
He born in Clinton Mass April Fl, 1848, the son
of Homer c. and Lucuta Snow The family came to Min
eral Point in 1853 and later Avoca where after
years the received his preliminary educaton later
pementing it with course at the University OF Wisconsin
He then returned Avoca where his father held the posi-
ton of station agent for the Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul
railway.
On November 8, 1870,s Nelson H. Snow united in
marriage to Miss Mary Simpson daughter Matthew ard
Jane (Bracken Simpson, Upon the senior Mr. Snow being
transferred Berin this state, Nelson H. succeeded him
agent Avoca and remained there until his transfer to
Mineral Point March l. 1882. Here, in addition being
agent for the railway company he purchasing agent
the Mineral Point Zinc company OF which he OF the
promoters and ncorporators Afterwards he became pur
chasing agent of the Illinois Zinc company He served three
Mayor of Mineral Point city For number of years
he member of the Board of Education and for some
time its PRESIDENT He member of all of the Masonic
bodies of Mineral Point including the Eastern Star Mr.
Snow from his early manhood communicate of the
Episcopal Church, and for many years last past the Senior
warden OF trinity Parlsh and superintendent OF the Sunday
School, He lived his Christian fa and openheared
and pen-handed abounding in deeds which contributed
the happiness of children and others.
One incident III his life will remain in memory
Shortly after his coming Mineral Point young man of
prominence challenged Mr. Shows faith in the Christian
religion and asked him what he believed Without mo-
peated the Apostles Greed, firmly and distinctly. His
lgion positive and practical and he carried it into his
everyday life. He had his faults have all Of u.s. but his
conduct governed by the creed which, his YOUTH he
manfuly professed.
AS a and citizen, Mr. Snow acted we'll his part
Some years ago. the officials of the c. NJ & St. Paul railway
in recognition Of his Efficient faithful SERVICE rendered him
the position of agent for the company in Chicago Mr. Snow
declined the ofer and decided remain in Mineral Point
and continue upbuilder of the city He ber-
al contributor to worthy Objects wise in counsel and efficient
in business affairs
Mr. Snow leaves to their great loss, his wife, and
three and daughter: Homer S. Charles w., Viii
liam NJ, and Mrs Leon R. Causen. The burial was on
Friday morning. with services in Trinity Church, Rev. A.
NJ Sherman of Pattevlle officiating. A large choir led in
the singing of appropriate hymns The floral offerings were
abundant and beautiful Friends of the family present
from far and pay their last tribute of respect
who had bravey fought the battle of life and conquered
the firm and seadfast hope of joyful resurrection.
H. Lewis of Highland, we'll known newspaper writer
has written for The Democrat "a tribute of respect
departed friend Nelson H. Snow It will be published