CHRISTIAN HIGH - At the residence of his father in this city, on Sunday night, Nov. 2, 1890 of Quinsy, Christian High, aged 19 years 9 months and 20 days. Christian High was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John High ofMorrison and was born in Clyde, this county, Jan. 12, 1872. He spent his life in Clyde iwth the exceptionof a short time in Nebraska. While there he united with the M.E. Church. Upon his return to this county he united with the Evangelical church by letter, at Fair Haven, of which church he was a member at the time of his death. About two months ago he was mustered in as a member of Co. I. 6th Regt. I.N.G. of this city. Last week he was attacked with the quinsy, and symptoms of dipttheria; although his illness was somewhat serious in its aspects, no one expected a fatal termination. On Saturday he was on the streets and seemed much better. Sunday evening when asked if he was better, he nodded assent, not being able to speak. He retired about eight o'clock and some time afterards his father went to arouse him, but failing to do so, he called mrs. High and returning to the bedside they saw their son breathe for the last time. His spirit had fled to the God who gave it. Kind friends rendered all assistance in preparing the remains of son and brother for interment, and many beautiful flowers were provided. The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon in the M.E. Rev. A.M. White officiatine. The remains were escorted to Grove Hill Cemetery bo Co. I where they wer interred.
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CHRISTIAN HIGH - At the residence of his father in this city, on Sunday night, Nov. 2, 1890 of Quinsy, Christian High, aged 19 years 9 months and 20 days. Christian High was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John High ofMorrison and was born in Clyde, this county, Jan. 12, 1872. He spent his life in Clyde iwth the exceptionof a short time in Nebraska. While there he united with the M.E. Church. Upon his return to this county he united with the Evangelical church by letter, at Fair Haven, of which church he was a member at the time of his death. About two months ago he was mustered in as a member of Co. I. 6th Regt. I.N.G. of this city. Last week he was attacked with the quinsy, and symptoms of dipttheria; although his illness was somewhat serious in its aspects, no one expected a fatal termination. On Saturday he was on the streets and seemed much better. Sunday evening when asked if he was better, he nodded assent, not being able to speak. He retired about eight o'clock and some time afterards his father went to arouse him, but failing to do so, he called mrs. High and returning to the bedside they saw their son breathe for the last time. His spirit had fled to the God who gave it. Kind friends rendered all assistance in preparing the remains of son and brother for interment, and many beautiful flowers were provided. The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon in the M.E. Rev. A.M. White officiatine. The remains were escorted to Grove Hill Cemetery bo Co. I where they wer interred.
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