, 1923-07-19

AohAo' ailoI suffering an a11llc-
tion' extending thru the past few
years: Attic not belfast, Mr.. Fink
Diners health has been very
n 1t was necessary for some n
to be with him constantly. On Sat
urday afternoon he suffered a para
lytic stroke, and even tho at times
he rallied somewhat, he was never
himself again, altho he lived for
almost a week afterward. Shortly
after noon on Thursday, his condi-
ton became so alarming that his
son in Cheyenne, Bayle Finkbiner,
was telephoned for. He left i'm
m%ediately for Medicine Bow, ar
irving only two hours before the
father passed away. Robert Fink
biner and family, Bayle Finkbiner,
Miss Nine Kesler and DR.. Sell were
with him when the end came.
With the demise of Mr.. Finkbiner
a good and useful life has been end
ed. He was born eighty years ago,
and fought for the north during the
Civil War. He was aver ready to
discuss this most important epoch
of his existence, and only a few
days before his last illness related
some very interesting facts about
the Battle of G%ettyburg. Mr.. Fink
biner was a Lutheran minister. and
followed his vocation in Pennsyl
vania, where for many years was
the home of the Finkbiners. Later
the family moved to Colorado
Springs, Colo, where the children
grew to manhood. Mr.. F%inkbiner's
sermons we're heard in many towns
of Colorado and Wyoming, for he
was often called to both Cheyenne
and Laramie in connection with var
ious religious gatherings. He was
always a fine speciment of manhood,
and possessed a natural talent for
expressing his views on affairs De
vine, making the attraction great,
to be in the place Of worship, when
he filled the pulpit. AS he grew
older his sermons became even more
impressive. When at last, on ac-
count OF advanced age. he was
forced to retire from the ministry,
he was awarded a ministers pension,
and this together with his soldiers
pension afforded him a nice little
income for his old age. Three years
ago. the home in Colorado Springs
was sold and Mr.. and Mrs. Fink
biner moved to Cheyenne, that they
might be near their son. Bayle Fink
biner. who is in business in that
city. Last February, Mrs. Fink
biner was stricken with pneumonia,
and after several days illness, she
passed away, leaving he. who had
for nearly half a century. been her
constant companion, thru sunshine
and storm to trod the rest OF the
rutted road alone. He vas in i'll
health, and Miss Kesler. who had
ben with them both for many
months. still remained with and
cared for him. Some weeks ago Mr..
and Mrs. r. X. Finkbiner brot him
to their home in the Bow. where
they had arranged to keep him with
them for the remainder OF his life
which proved to be but brief. The
F1nkbiner home in Medicine Bow
had been r~emodeled, and many con-
veniences installed which would
make II more pleasant for the aged
father and grandfather. He leaves
to mourn him three sons Robert
Finkbiner. who Is cashier OF the
Medicine Bow State Bank and re-
sides in that town, Bayle Finkbiner
Of TIE firm OF Hobbs, Huckfeidt &
Finkbiner, Of Cheyenne. and Nelson
Fnkbiner who Is in business in Ore
gon. and their respective families.
besides hosts OF friends. The funeral
services were held in Cheyenne. and
interment took place In the Gene
terry in that city on Saturday after
noon. The popularity OF the de-
ceased was made evident by the
large crowd attending the funeral.
and .nc banks Of beautiful flowers
In which the casket was buried: The'
many friends here OF the Finkbinef
family. extend deepest sympathy to
them in their loss.
Mrs. p. J. cciaaiy and a party Of
friends went to the 9 ranch on Sat.
uAay Ia spend an few &yn,. II
irca oray returned on WAahes
a,v from an extended Trip thru
ssycrnl western states, He and F.
X. Richards left al Sunday for al
business trip UP horth.
Mrs. Dave Weay spent several
days in Medsetne Bow last week. re-
turninS home on Thursday.
Several relatives OF the Jaurdan
family were visiting in Medicine
Row last week. Among the party
wa "a lady who has acted as q mis-
sIonary to India for several years.
and is now back to her home In
Pennsylvania on n vacation. She Is
able TO relate some very Interesting
experiences. in ~onncction with hcr
work in foreign lands.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Ellis. n
Ra. and Miss hristine ronbcrg spent
thursday at the Ffnkbiner home In
Medicine Bow. -.
Mr.. Huckfcldt OF Cheyenne, was
a business visitor in Medicine BOW
on Thursday. Ho returned 10
Cheyenne on No. I the same day,
Alfalfa is Mt present the o IN
tcrcstinx topic OF the day. A ,ew
have finished the harvest and some
arc just beginning. Tho crop Is
good.
Emmett Balm was In Difficulty for