The Redwood gazette., 1919-03-26

two years ago, and Rosena RAIN, who
survives him. When his father start
ed the Farmers State Bank, he was,
even though a mere child, interested
i in the project from its conception. He
was not only a good son but big help
and real companion to his father. At
his fathers death, he sacrificed his col
lege career which he had begun at
ST. Glars and together with his broth
j er. Grant, assumed management OF
the Farmers State Bank, in which IN
st1tutlon he was assistant Cashier at
the time of his death. The attachment
existing between these two brothers
was very strong. Not only did they
work harmoniously together, but out
side of business, they were real friends
and companions.
"He was interested not only in
things temporal: but the spiritual life
meant much to him. During the IN
struction prior to confirmation, ne
stood number one IN his class. lie had
read the Bible from cover to cover
more than once. The reading OF por-
tion from the Bible was a daily prac-
tjce with him. He himself said that
while in the u. S. Army he was drawn
nearer to his God than ever before,
as the small value of this earthly life
there became apparent to him. Upon
his death bed he received the Lords
Supper from his pastor, Rev. Momn1-
sen. who said that in his experience,
few sick persons had given as perfect
i confession of faith as did he.
Everything humanity possible was
done to save his life. Upon request of
me local doctor DR.. Pease of Redwood
Falls and DR.. Frank Hacking of Fair
view Hospital were called into consul
tatlon. Nurse Carrie Burton of Mich
igan and Nurse Hulda Nordstrom of
Montevideo were constantly in attend
ance upon him after he became ser
iously i'll. But even though medical
science and skill did all in its power
to nurse him back to health, 1t did
not lay in its power to do so; for there
IS a higher power who shapes our
ends. And God in his infinite wis
dom ordained it best to remove Car
Ilyle from the struggles of this world.
/ And although TIE reason is apparent
only to his omniscience, yet we know
and can rest assured that God does
all things well.
"HiS remains were brought TO Red-
wood Falls for burial beside his faith
er. At the depot in North Redwood,
he was met by eight soldier boys,
who acted as Pail Bearers. At the
cemetery in Redwood Falls, the band
of which he thought, so much, await
ed the procession. As the cortege
passed through the gate of the ceme-
terry, the band led the way TO the
grave to the strains of funeral Sc
lection from Grieg. Over his remains
the beautiful and impressive military
burial service was performed. After
''tapso had been sounded over the de
parted comrade, a volley of shots
were fired over his grave. When the
last note Of Retreat" was blown the
band before departing played th'
"Star Spangled Banner, the hymn O
his beloved country for which he few
months previous made offer of hi
life to protect its homes and lnstltu
tions.
Though young in years at the time
of his death, yet even IN the brle-
time he lived, he did much to mak'
the world a better place in which tt
live. The love he lavished on hi:
mother will always be monument Il
him. The roses he scattered alOnt
the pathway of family and friends
will never fade. To many his mem
ory will ever be benediction."