Private, Compay A, 1st. Ohio Infantry
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WILLIAM H. HARRAMAN
Harraman-Monday morning, May 15, 1893, William H. Harraman, aged 49 years. The news of Mr. Harraman's death was a shock and surprise to the community, few being aware that he was ill or ailing. A rugged, hearty, active man, who had hardly ever known a sick day, it was hard to believe that he had passed away so suddenly. He had been unwell for some weeks, at times complaining of acute pain in the head, but looked to be in ordinary health, so that none of the family knew of his condition till Tuesday of last week, when he came up to consult a physician. He was then hardly able to be up, and on reaching home took to his bed. Becoming apparently some better, he started for Hot Springs, accompanied by his son John. Arriving at the residence of his son-in-law-Mr. Fred Ackles-they stopped, intending to go on in the next morning. At bedtime he retired, apparently no worse, though from his inquiring by name for the younger children, asking whether they had all gone to bed (they had been left at home), it was evident he was out of his mind; but as he had had irrational spells for some weeks previous, that was not thought a serious symptom. To all appearances he slept well, but toward morning his regular breathing became faint, then ceased, death coming quietly, without pain.
Funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Methodist church. Rev. A. J. Cheeseman preached a short sermon, dwelling on the sterling character of deceased, evidenced by the high esteem in which he was held by his neighbors, and the love of his children, to whom he had ever been a kind father and a loving companion. Prospect Lodge No. 53, A. O. U. W., met the remains at the bridge and escorted them to the church, thence to their last resting place, the beautiful, simple ceremony of order being the service used at the grave.
Deceased was born near Marion, Ohio, in 1844. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted in the First Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving through the war. After the army was disbanded he returned home, married, and shortly after moved to Indiana, remaining there five year; thence he moved with his little family to Missouri. In 1882 he came to the Hills, located the farm he had lived on since, and devoted his time and energies to improving it and building a comfortable home for himself and family. About five years ago his wife died, leaving seven children, the oldest just entering into manhood, the youngest a mere toddling baby. To these deceased devoted his life, their comfort being his first care, their happiness his joy. The deep grief of the children-from the oldest to the youngest was a touching token to the affection his unselfish love had evoked. About two years ago he became a member of Prospect Lodge No. 53, A. O.U.W., of this city; making his beneficiary payable to his children, thus guaranteeing them a measure of protection should he be called away suddenly, as he was.
In his death the community loses an upright, sterling citizen; the farmers who had learned to esteem him for his many good qualities, a kind, considerate neighbor, and his children a friend whose loving kindness never failed them. Taken from the "Spearfish Weekly Register," dated Saturday, May 20, 1893.
IN MEMORIAM
At the regular meeting of Prospect Lodge, No. 53, A. O. U. W., Wednesday evening, the following resolutions were presented and adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Grand Master Workman of the Universe to remove from our midst our esteemed brother, W. H. Harraman, and advance him to the grand lodge beyond the grave, be it
Resolved,
1. That we humbly bow to the Omnipotent will, recognizing His all wise power, His supremacy and our weakness.
2. That in the death of Brother W. H. Harraman this lodge has lost a worthy, sincere, earnest and consistent workman, whose removal from our midst is a loss to this lodge and the order.
3. That we extend to the bereaved family our sincere fraternal sympathy, and commend them for consolation to that hope of life hereafter, where loved ones will be reunited-implanted in the human heart by divine love and wisdom-for the only balm that can remove the sting of such separations.
4. That W. H. Harraman's death is a loss to the community in that it removes the example of a man faithful in all the relations of his life-to his family, his country, and the community he lived in; the loss of a man who, in life was an example worthy of emulating; whose memory will live like an evergreen in the hearts of friends and neighbors.
5. That these resolutions be spread on the minutes, a copy be sent to the bereaved family, and copies be given to the press with requests for publication, and that the lodge charter be draped in mourning for thirty days. J. T. L. Henry, Henry Court and J. T. Rush-Committee. Taken from the "Spearfish Weekly Register," dated Saturday, May 20, 1893.
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WILLIAM H. HARRAMAN
Harraman-Monday morning, May 15, 1893, William H. Harraman, aged 49 years. The news of Mr. Harraman's death was a shock and surprise to the community, few being aware that he was ill or ailing. A rugged, hearty, active man, who had hardly ever known a sick day, it was hard to believe that he had passed away so suddenly. He had been unwell for some weeks, at times complaining of acute pain in the head, but looked to be in ordinary health, so that none of the family knew of his condition till Tuesday of last week, when he came up to consult a physician. He was then hardly able to be up, and on reaching home took to his bed. Becoming apparently some better, he started for Hot Springs, accompanied by his son John. Arriving at the residence of his son-in-law-Mr. Fred Ackles-they stopped, intending to go on in the next morning. At bedtime he retired, apparently no worse, though from his inquiring by name for the younger children, asking whether they had all gone to bed (they had been left at home), it was evident he was out of his mind; but as he had had irrational spells for some weeks previous, that was not thought a serious symptom. To all appearances he slept well, but toward morning his regular breathing became faint, then ceased, death coming quietly, without pain.
Funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Methodist church. Rev. A. J. Cheeseman preached a short sermon, dwelling on the sterling character of deceased, evidenced by the high esteem in which he was held by his neighbors, and the love of his children, to whom he had ever been a kind father and a loving companion. Prospect Lodge No. 53, A. O. U. W., met the remains at the bridge and escorted them to the church, thence to their last resting place, the beautiful, simple ceremony of order being the service used at the grave.
Deceased was born near Marion, Ohio, in 1844. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted in the First Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving through the war. After the army was disbanded he returned home, married, and shortly after moved to Indiana, remaining there five year; thence he moved with his little family to Missouri. In 1882 he came to the Hills, located the farm he had lived on since, and devoted his time and energies to improving it and building a comfortable home for himself and family. About five years ago his wife died, leaving seven children, the oldest just entering into manhood, the youngest a mere toddling baby. To these deceased devoted his life, their comfort being his first care, their happiness his joy. The deep grief of the children-from the oldest to the youngest was a touching token to the affection his unselfish love had evoked. About two years ago he became a member of Prospect Lodge No. 53, A. O.U.W., of this city; making his beneficiary payable to his children, thus guaranteeing them a measure of protection should he be called away suddenly, as he was.
In his death the community loses an upright, sterling citizen; the farmers who had learned to esteem him for his many good qualities, a kind, considerate neighbor, and his children a friend whose loving kindness never failed them. Taken from the "Spearfish Weekly Register," dated Saturday, May 20, 1893.
IN MEMORIAM
At the regular meeting of Prospect Lodge, No. 53, A. O. U. W., Wednesday evening, the following resolutions were presented and adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Grand Master Workman of the Universe to remove from our midst our esteemed brother, W. H. Harraman, and advance him to the grand lodge beyond the grave, be it
Resolved,
1. That we humbly bow to the Omnipotent will, recognizing His all wise power, His supremacy and our weakness.
2. That in the death of Brother W. H. Harraman this lodge has lost a worthy, sincere, earnest and consistent workman, whose removal from our midst is a loss to this lodge and the order.
3. That we extend to the bereaved family our sincere fraternal sympathy, and commend them for consolation to that hope of life hereafter, where loved ones will be reunited-implanted in the human heart by divine love and wisdom-for the only balm that can remove the sting of such separations.
4. That W. H. Harraman's death is a loss to the community in that it removes the example of a man faithful in all the relations of his life-to his family, his country, and the community he lived in; the loss of a man who, in life was an example worthy of emulating; whose memory will live like an evergreen in the hearts of friends and neighbors.
5. That these resolutions be spread on the minutes, a copy be sent to the bereaved family, and copies be given to the press with requests for publication, and that the lodge charter be draped in mourning for thirty days. J. T. L. Henry, Henry Court and J. T. Rush-Committee. Taken from the "Spearfish Weekly Register," dated Saturday, May 20, 1893.
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Private, Compay A, 1st. Ohio Infantry
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WILLIAM H. HARRAMAN
Harraman-Monday morning, May 15, 1893, William H. Harraman, aged 49 years. The news of Mr. Harraman's death was a shock and surprise to the community, few being aware that he was ill or ailing. A rugged, hearty, active man, who had hardly ever known a sick day, it was hard to believe that he had passed away so suddenly. He had been unwell for some weeks, at times complaining of acute pain in the head, but looked to be in ordinary health, so that none of the family knew of his condition till Tuesday of last week, when he came up to consult a physician. He was then hardly able to be up, and on reaching home took to his bed. Becoming apparently some better, he started for Hot Springs, accompanied by his son John. Arriving at the residence of his son-in-law-Mr. Fred Ackles-they stopped, intending to go on in the next morning. At bedtime he retired, apparently no worse, though from his inquiring by name for the younger children, asking whether they had all gone to bed (they had been left at home), it was evident he was out of his mind; but as he had had irrational spells for some weeks previous, that was not thought a serious symptom. To all appearances he slept well, but toward morning his regular breathing became faint, then ceased, death coming quietly, without pain.
Funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Methodist church. Rev. A. J. Cheeseman preached a short sermon, dwelling on the sterling character of deceased, evidenced by the high esteem in which he was held by his neighbors, and the love of his children, to whom he had ever been a kind father and a loving companion. Prospect Lodge No. 53, A. O. U. W., met the remains at the bridge and escorted them to the church, thence to their last resting place, the beautiful, simple ceremony of order being the service used at the grave.
Deceased was born near Marion, Ohio, in 1844. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted in the First Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving through the war. After the army was disbanded he returned home, married, and shortly after moved to Indiana, remaining there five year; thence he moved with his little family to Missouri. In 1882 he came to the Hills, located the farm he had lived on since, and devoted his time and energies to improving it and building a comfortable home for himself and family. About five years ago his wife died, leaving seven children, the oldest just entering into manhood, the youngest a mere toddling baby. To these deceased devoted his life, their comfort being his first care, their happiness his joy. The deep grief of the children-from the oldest to the youngest was a touching token to the affection his unselfish love had evoked. About two years ago he became a member of Prospect Lodge No. 53, A. O.U.W., of this city; making his beneficiary payable to his children, thus guaranteeing them a measure of protection should he be called away suddenly, as he was.
In his death the community loses an upright, sterling citizen; the farmers who had learned to esteem him for his many good qualities, a kind, considerate neighbor, and his children a friend whose loving kindness never failed them. Taken from the "Spearfish Weekly Register," dated Saturday, May 20, 1893.
IN MEMORIAM
At the regular meeting of Prospect Lodge, No. 53, A. O. U. W., Wednesday evening, the following resolutions were presented and adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Grand Master Workman of the Universe to remove from our midst our esteemed brother, W. H. Harraman, and advance him to the grand lodge beyond the grave, be it
Resolved,
1. That we humbly bow to the Omnipotent will, recognizing His all wise power, His supremacy and our weakness.
2. That in the death of Brother W. H. Harraman this lodge has lost a worthy, sincere, earnest and consistent workman, whose removal from our midst is a loss to this lodge and the order.
3. That we extend to the bereaved family our sincere fraternal sympathy, and commend them for consolation to that hope of life hereafter, where loved ones will be reunited-implanted in the human heart by divine love and wisdom-for the only balm that can remove the sting of such separations.
4. That W. H. Harraman's death is a loss to the community in that it removes the example of a man faithful in all the relations of his life-to his family, his country, and the community he lived in; the loss of a man who, in life was an example worthy of emulating; whose memory will live like an evergreen in the hearts of friends and neighbors.
5. That these resolutions be spread on the minutes, a copy be sent to the bereaved family, and copies be given to the press with requests for publication, and that the lodge charter be draped in mourning for thirty days. J. T. L. Henry, Henry Court and J. T. Rush-Committee. Taken from the "Spearfish Weekly Register," dated Saturday, May 20, 1893.
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WILLIAM H. HARRAMAN
Harraman-Monday morning, May 15, 1893, William H. Harraman, aged 49 years. The news of Mr. Harraman's death was a shock and surprise to the community, few being aware that he was ill or ailing. A rugged, hearty, active man, who had hardly ever known a sick day, it was hard to believe that he had passed away so suddenly. He had been unwell for some weeks, at times complaining of acute pain in the head, but looked to be in ordinary health, so that none of the family knew of his condition till Tuesday of last week, when he came up to consult a physician. He was then hardly able to be up, and on reaching home took to his bed. Becoming apparently some better, he started for Hot Springs, accompanied by his son John. Arriving at the residence of his son-in-law-Mr. Fred Ackles-they stopped, intending to go on in the next morning. At bedtime he retired, apparently no worse, though from his inquiring by name for the younger children, asking whether they had all gone to bed (they had been left at home), it was evident he was out of his mind; but as he had had irrational spells for some weeks previous, that was not thought a serious symptom. To all appearances he slept well, but toward morning his regular breathing became faint, then ceased, death coming quietly, without pain.
Funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Methodist church. Rev. A. J. Cheeseman preached a short sermon, dwelling on the sterling character of deceased, evidenced by the high esteem in which he was held by his neighbors, and the love of his children, to whom he had ever been a kind father and a loving companion. Prospect Lodge No. 53, A. O. U. W., met the remains at the bridge and escorted them to the church, thence to their last resting place, the beautiful, simple ceremony of order being the service used at the grave.
Deceased was born near Marion, Ohio, in 1844. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted in the First Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving through the war. After the army was disbanded he returned home, married, and shortly after moved to Indiana, remaining there five year; thence he moved with his little family to Missouri. In 1882 he came to the Hills, located the farm he had lived on since, and devoted his time and energies to improving it and building a comfortable home for himself and family. About five years ago his wife died, leaving seven children, the oldest just entering into manhood, the youngest a mere toddling baby. To these deceased devoted his life, their comfort being his first care, their happiness his joy. The deep grief of the children-from the oldest to the youngest was a touching token to the affection his unselfish love had evoked. About two years ago he became a member of Prospect Lodge No. 53, A. O.U.W., of this city; making his beneficiary payable to his children, thus guaranteeing them a measure of protection should he be called away suddenly, as he was.
In his death the community loses an upright, sterling citizen; the farmers who had learned to esteem him for his many good qualities, a kind, considerate neighbor, and his children a friend whose loving kindness never failed them. Taken from the "Spearfish Weekly Register," dated Saturday, May 20, 1893.
IN MEMORIAM
At the regular meeting of Prospect Lodge, No. 53, A. O. U. W., Wednesday evening, the following resolutions were presented and adopted:
Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Grand Master Workman of the Universe to remove from our midst our esteemed brother, W. H. Harraman, and advance him to the grand lodge beyond the grave, be it
Resolved,
1. That we humbly bow to the Omnipotent will, recognizing His all wise power, His supremacy and our weakness.
2. That in the death of Brother W. H. Harraman this lodge has lost a worthy, sincere, earnest and consistent workman, whose removal from our midst is a loss to this lodge and the order.
3. That we extend to the bereaved family our sincere fraternal sympathy, and commend them for consolation to that hope of life hereafter, where loved ones will be reunited-implanted in the human heart by divine love and wisdom-for the only balm that can remove the sting of such separations.
4. That W. H. Harraman's death is a loss to the community in that it removes the example of a man faithful in all the relations of his life-to his family, his country, and the community he lived in; the loss of a man who, in life was an example worthy of emulating; whose memory will live like an evergreen in the hearts of friends and neighbors.
5. That these resolutions be spread on the minutes, a copy be sent to the bereaved family, and copies be given to the press with requests for publication, and that the lodge charter be draped in mourning for thirty days. J. T. L. Henry, Henry Court and J. T. Rush-Committee. Taken from the "Spearfish Weekly Register," dated Saturday, May 20, 1893.
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