The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1922-07-26
VIM. h. LEATON
PASSES AWAY

Last Monday morning at ten O'Clock
William II. Leaton OF this city, passed
away. Mr.. Leaton had been suffering
intensely for two weeks prior TO his
death from Kidney trouble.
William H. Leaton was born at
Whelan. Virginia, in 1852. At the
age OF twenty-three, he was united In
marriage 10 Miss Mary Ruth Mourn
ing al Fort Scott, Kansas and to this
union was born four SONS, two OF
whom, William and Amos, of this
city, are living and one daughter,
Mrs. Leah G. Reese of Blackfoot Be-
sides his devoted wife and children,
the deceased leaves three brothers
and one sister, residents of Los An
geles, California asd Marshall. Mo-,
they not being present al his bedside
for reason OF their great distance
from Challis
In 1886 Mr. Leaton and family took
UP their residence in this valley. liv-
isg here continuously with the excep-
tlon OF few winters spent In milder
climes for the benefit of Mr.. Leaton's
health.
1t Is with deep regret that we are
called upon 10 chronicle the passing
u this noble man. A pioneer in every
sense Of the word, he labored faith
iully TO rear his splendid lamily-la-
bored 10 bring this great country from
wilderness TO its present state of
prosperity. The hard problems con-
fronting him were borne with a for
titude and courage which have never
ceased 10 be marvel to those who
knew him Generous and kind heart
ed TO fault, he endeared himself 10
all with whom his duties as one of
Our leading citizens threw him in con-
tact. The endearing term OF Daddy
was not only applied 10 him by his
family but by all his admiring friends
as well. Daddy Leaton never spoke
i'll OF anyone and seemingly deemed
II a privilege 10 smooth out the rough
places in life Tor his neighbors and
friends. All are agreed with us when
we state that ne was truly one OF
Gods noblemen. Gone TO his reward,
he viii be greatly missed on this
lower plane
To the hearlbroken, lifelong help
mate of the gentle soul which has
departed, we join with our citizens in
extending words Of comfort in an en-
deayor TO make her great burden
lighter if possible. To those to whom
this kind man was such a faithful and
loving father we extend our sympathy
for We know that they will miss him
will experience q great loneliness
which only time, if it can, will heal.
Funeral services were held at the
Congregational Church in this city on
Tuesday afternoon and the earthly re-
mains OF this grand old man were
laid TO rest in the shadow of the hills
he loved so well.
We believe there is a world of
comfort in the words of the follow
ing hymn:
When upon life's billows you are
tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking
all is lost.
Count your many blessings, name
them one by one,
And il will surprise you what the
Lord hath done
Are you over-burdened with a load of
care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are
called TO bear?
Count your many blessings, every
doubt will fly
And you will be singing as the days
go by.
So. amid the conflict, whether great
or small.
Do not be discoura ged, God is over
all:
Count your many blessings, angels
will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your
journeys end.
CARD OF THANKS
II is our desire TO express our
deepest gratitude 10 all our kind
neighbors and friends for their many
acts of kindness freely given us dur
ing the sickness asd death of our dear
husband and father
MARY R. LEATON,
MRS. LEAH G. REESE,
W. NJ. LEATON and family,