Omaha Daily Herald, July 29, 1879, p. 8, col. 2
Little Eddie Creighton Dead.
After a brief week's illness, the life of little Edward A. Creighton has gone out, and his parents and immediate relatives have sympathy in their grief from all who knew the bright little lad. His death, by a singularly sad coincidence, marked also the tenth anniversary of his birth. The hopes that were centered upon Eddie, as the namesake of the noble-hearted citizen whose memory is perpetuated in more than enduring marble, are thus dashed down. Particularly afflicting is it also that he was the youngest son of the family.
Eddie's death occurred at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, from an attack of quinsy, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Creighton. The hour for the funeral has not been appointed.
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July 30, 1879, p. 8, col. 5
Edward A. Creighton
"With equal pace impartial fate
Knocks at the palace and the cottage gate."
The sentiment contained in these lines was brought forcibly home to us last evening, when, during a brief visit to the stricken home, we witnessed the heart-breaking sorrow of the parents of little Edward Creighton. It is seldom that a loving father and mother are called upon to part forever with so bright and pure a boy, and hence sorrow like theirs deserves more than a passing notice. Little Edward will be buried to-day, but the sorrow of those who loved him most will live through hall the changing future, and the funeral bells will ring in their hearts till they meet him where grief is unknown. He would have been ten years of age on Monday last had he lived. He was born July 28th, 1869, in Springfield, Clarke county, Ohio, and came to Nebraska with his parents in boyhood, and grew up amongst us in the beauty of youth and purity. Peace and happiness to his sinless soul.
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July 31, 1879, p. 8, col. 5
Laid to Rest.
The funeral of little Eddie A. Creighton was held yesterday morning.
At 9:30 the Cathedral bell commenced tolling and continued during the progress of the funeral procession from the house to the church. The coffin was borne to the sanctuary by the following pall-bearers: Masters John Shelby, John V. Creighton, Caldwell Hamilton, J. A. Lee, John Franzer, Ed. McGinn, Alex. Marston and Ambrose Erland. A requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev. D. J. McDermott, assisted by a full choir. An eloquent funeral sermon was preached by the same reverend gentleman at the conclusion of the mass, and while the coffin was being borne from the church, Miss Mollie Burkley sang the beautifully solemn hymn, "Rest, Spirit, Rest." The cortege proceeded to the cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre, where prayers for the dead were recited by Rev. D. J. McDermott, and the remains were laid to rest.
Little Eddie Creighton Dead.
After a brief week's illness, the life of little Edward A. Creighton has gone out, and his parents and immediate relatives have sympathy in their grief from all who knew the bright little lad. His death, by a singularly sad coincidence, marked also the tenth anniversary of his birth. The hopes that were centered upon Eddie, as the namesake of the noble-hearted citizen whose memory is perpetuated in more than enduring marble, are thus dashed down. Particularly afflicting is it also that he was the youngest son of the family.
Eddie's death occurred at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, from an attack of quinsy, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Creighton. The hour for the funeral has not been appointed.
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July 30, 1879, p. 8, col. 5
Edward A. Creighton
"With equal pace impartial fate
Knocks at the palace and the cottage gate."
The sentiment contained in these lines was brought forcibly home to us last evening, when, during a brief visit to the stricken home, we witnessed the heart-breaking sorrow of the parents of little Edward Creighton. It is seldom that a loving father and mother are called upon to part forever with so bright and pure a boy, and hence sorrow like theirs deserves more than a passing notice. Little Edward will be buried to-day, but the sorrow of those who loved him most will live through hall the changing future, and the funeral bells will ring in their hearts till they meet him where grief is unknown. He would have been ten years of age on Monday last had he lived. He was born July 28th, 1869, in Springfield, Clarke county, Ohio, and came to Nebraska with his parents in boyhood, and grew up amongst us in the beauty of youth and purity. Peace and happiness to his sinless soul.
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July 31, 1879, p. 8, col. 5
Laid to Rest.
The funeral of little Eddie A. Creighton was held yesterday morning.
At 9:30 the Cathedral bell commenced tolling and continued during the progress of the funeral procession from the house to the church. The coffin was borne to the sanctuary by the following pall-bearers: Masters John Shelby, John V. Creighton, Caldwell Hamilton, J. A. Lee, John Franzer, Ed. McGinn, Alex. Marston and Ambrose Erland. A requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev. D. J. McDermott, assisted by a full choir. An eloquent funeral sermon was preached by the same reverend gentleman at the conclusion of the mass, and while the coffin was being borne from the church, Miss Mollie Burkley sang the beautifully solemn hymn, "Rest, Spirit, Rest." The cortege proceeded to the cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre, where prayers for the dead were recited by Rev. D. J. McDermott, and the remains were laid to rest.
Omaha Daily Herald, July 29, 1879, p. 8, col. 2
Little Eddie Creighton Dead.
After a brief week's illness, the life of little Edward A. Creighton has gone out, and his parents and immediate relatives have sympathy in their grief from all who knew the bright little lad. His death, by a singularly sad coincidence, marked also the tenth anniversary of his birth. The hopes that were centered upon Eddie, as the namesake of the noble-hearted citizen whose memory is perpetuated in more than enduring marble, are thus dashed down. Particularly afflicting is it also that he was the youngest son of the family.
Eddie's death occurred at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, from an attack of quinsy, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Creighton. The hour for the funeral has not been appointed.
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July 30, 1879, p. 8, col. 5
Edward A. Creighton
"With equal pace impartial fate
Knocks at the palace and the cottage gate."
The sentiment contained in these lines was brought forcibly home to us last evening, when, during a brief visit to the stricken home, we witnessed the heart-breaking sorrow of the parents of little Edward Creighton. It is seldom that a loving father and mother are called upon to part forever with so bright and pure a boy, and hence sorrow like theirs deserves more than a passing notice. Little Edward will be buried to-day, but the sorrow of those who loved him most will live through hall the changing future, and the funeral bells will ring in their hearts till they meet him where grief is unknown. He would have been ten years of age on Monday last had he lived. He was born July 28th, 1869, in Springfield, Clarke county, Ohio, and came to Nebraska with his parents in boyhood, and grew up amongst us in the beauty of youth and purity. Peace and happiness to his sinless soul.
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July 31, 1879, p. 8, col. 5
Laid to Rest.
The funeral of little Eddie A. Creighton was held yesterday morning.
At 9:30 the Cathedral bell commenced tolling and continued during the progress of the funeral procession from the house to the church. The coffin was borne to the sanctuary by the following pall-bearers: Masters John Shelby, John V. Creighton, Caldwell Hamilton, J. A. Lee, John Franzer, Ed. McGinn, Alex. Marston and Ambrose Erland. A requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev. D. J. McDermott, assisted by a full choir. An eloquent funeral sermon was preached by the same reverend gentleman at the conclusion of the mass, and while the coffin was being borne from the church, Miss Mollie Burkley sang the beautifully solemn hymn, "Rest, Spirit, Rest." The cortege proceeded to the cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre, where prayers for the dead were recited by Rev. D. J. McDermott, and the remains were laid to rest.
Little Eddie Creighton Dead.
After a brief week's illness, the life of little Edward A. Creighton has gone out, and his parents and immediate relatives have sympathy in their grief from all who knew the bright little lad. His death, by a singularly sad coincidence, marked also the tenth anniversary of his birth. The hopes that were centered upon Eddie, as the namesake of the noble-hearted citizen whose memory is perpetuated in more than enduring marble, are thus dashed down. Particularly afflicting is it also that he was the youngest son of the family.
Eddie's death occurred at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, from an attack of quinsy, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Creighton. The hour for the funeral has not been appointed.
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July 30, 1879, p. 8, col. 5
Edward A. Creighton
"With equal pace impartial fate
Knocks at the palace and the cottage gate."
The sentiment contained in these lines was brought forcibly home to us last evening, when, during a brief visit to the stricken home, we witnessed the heart-breaking sorrow of the parents of little Edward Creighton. It is seldom that a loving father and mother are called upon to part forever with so bright and pure a boy, and hence sorrow like theirs deserves more than a passing notice. Little Edward will be buried to-day, but the sorrow of those who loved him most will live through hall the changing future, and the funeral bells will ring in their hearts till they meet him where grief is unknown. He would have been ten years of age on Monday last had he lived. He was born July 28th, 1869, in Springfield, Clarke county, Ohio, and came to Nebraska with his parents in boyhood, and grew up amongst us in the beauty of youth and purity. Peace and happiness to his sinless soul.
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July 31, 1879, p. 8, col. 5
Laid to Rest.
The funeral of little Eddie A. Creighton was held yesterday morning.
At 9:30 the Cathedral bell commenced tolling and continued during the progress of the funeral procession from the house to the church. The coffin was borne to the sanctuary by the following pall-bearers: Masters John Shelby, John V. Creighton, Caldwell Hamilton, J. A. Lee, John Franzer, Ed. McGinn, Alex. Marston and Ambrose Erland. A requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev. D. J. McDermott, assisted by a full choir. An eloquent funeral sermon was preached by the same reverend gentleman at the conclusion of the mass, and while the coffin was being borne from the church, Miss Mollie Burkley sang the beautifully solemn hymn, "Rest, Spirit, Rest." The cortege proceeded to the cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre, where prayers for the dead were recited by Rev. D. J. McDermott, and the remains were laid to rest.
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