Death Claims Prominent Talmage Young Man.
It was with profound sorrow that this community learned, last Saturday morning that John Damme, eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. J. H. Danny had died at a hospital in Rochester, Minn., where he went some weeks ago to submit to a surgical operation. It was never thought that the operation would terminate fatally, but when, last Wednesday, word came that he was seriously ill with pneumonia, following an attack of influenza, his relatives and friends began to entertain fears for the worst. The next word received was that he showed improvement, and then, Saturday morning, came the news of his passing away. His parents and his sister Miss Emma were with him at the and and they accompanied the body home reaching Talmage Monday morning.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the German Evangelical church in Talmage, a the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. Hoefer, pastor of the Evangelical church. A special song service was rendered at the funeral by a large male chorus, formerly the Maenuercho, of which organization deceased was a member. The funeral was one of the most largely attended ever held in this part of the country, and a more beautiful and immense floral offering was never seen in any funeral service,all attending the high regard in which this young man was held by the people of this community. Interment was made at the McWilliams cemetery, northwest of town.
John W. Damme he was born in Talmage October 12, 1885, having attained the age of thirty-three years, four months and twenty-six days. He was confirmed at Berger, Mo., March 31, 1901 making his home with his grandmother was taking his catechistic instructions. May 17,1908, he joined the Zion Evangelical church in Talmage as a fully qualified member, and remained loyal to the same unto the end.
He attended the Talmage Public Schools and later entered his father store where he worked for several years. He has been identified with the interests of the town ever since reaching man's estate, was for many years a member of the fire department, and has served in other ways as a public servant of the town. A few years ago he and Edward Flake made a trip to Europe, spending several months abroad and visiting all of the principal cities of Europe. Later he accepted a position at Ranchester, Wyoming,where he remained for several months. He liked that part of the country, and only recently he was offered a position in the extreme western part of Nebraska which he advised the writer, he was seriously considering accepting.
He has been working at the Talmage Lumber Co. yards the greater part of the time the past year. Whatever John undertook he did faithfully and well having ever been trained to give his best endeavor to whatever he applied himself. He was frugal in his habits, faithful to his ever duty, and in no way did he ever exploit the fact that he was the son of Talmage's wealthiest family. John was a friend to everyone, and if anyone ever felt that they had cause to dislike him it must certainly have been because they did not understand him. Many were they who had visions of the day when John Damme would perhaps be our leading citizen, but that perspective has now faded and we have only a memory of a brief, well lived life which will not soon vanish from the minds of those who knew and appreciated the sterling qualities of our departed young friend.
He is survived by the following immediate relatives: His aged grandmother, Mrs. Charlotte Damme; his parents,Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Damme; one sister, Miss Emma Damme; three brothers, Henry,William and Theodore. The death of this estimable young man cast a shadow of gloom and sadness over the entire community. Born and reared here, and among the first to call Talmage the place of their birth, John Damme seemed almost an inseparable part of the town and community. He had been away on various occasions,sometimes for months, but Talmage ever looked upon him as one of its favorite sons, and the community held for him respect and esteem do only unto those who endear themselves in the hearts of their fellow man by upright living kind,kindly consideration of others, fair-mindedness, and genial exemplary attributions through all.
It is hard to realize that this worthy young man has departed from this life for he left us a few weeks ago apparently robust and strong, and in the very prime of young manhood. The affliction which had annoyed him considerably of late, while baffling was not considered immediately alarming, and no one ever dreamed but that John would soon return, healthy, happy, and smiling, as was his want. But his is another of the many striking examples so strongly impressed upon us of late, of the great truth of the scriptural quotation," In the midst of life there is death."The untimely death of this estimable young man brings grief to the entire community and all extend sincere sympathy to the grief-stricken family.
Source: The Talmage Tribune, 14 Mar 1919, Pg. 1, Col. 1-2.
It was with profound sorrow that this community learned, last Saturday morning that John Damme, eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. J. H. Danny had died at a hospital in Rochester, Minn., where he went some weeks ago to submit to a surgical operation. It was never thought that the operation would terminate fatally, but when, last Wednesday, word came that he was seriously ill with pneumonia, following an attack of influenza, his relatives and friends began to entertain fears for the worst. The next word received was that he showed improvement, and then, Saturday morning, came the news of his passing away. His parents and his sister Miss Emma were with him at the and and they accompanied the body home reaching Talmage Monday morning.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the German Evangelical church in Talmage, a the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. Hoefer, pastor of the Evangelical church. A special song service was rendered at the funeral by a large male chorus, formerly the Maenuercho, of which organization deceased was a member. The funeral was one of the most largely attended ever held in this part of the country, and a more beautiful and immense floral offering was never seen in any funeral service,all attending the high regard in which this young man was held by the people of this community. Interment was made at the McWilliams cemetery, northwest of town.
John W. Damme he was born in Talmage October 12, 1885, having attained the age of thirty-three years, four months and twenty-six days. He was confirmed at Berger, Mo., March 31, 1901 making his home with his grandmother was taking his catechistic instructions. May 17,1908, he joined the Zion Evangelical church in Talmage as a fully qualified member, and remained loyal to the same unto the end.
He attended the Talmage Public Schools and later entered his father store where he worked for several years. He has been identified with the interests of the town ever since reaching man's estate, was for many years a member of the fire department, and has served in other ways as a public servant of the town. A few years ago he and Edward Flake made a trip to Europe, spending several months abroad and visiting all of the principal cities of Europe. Later he accepted a position at Ranchester, Wyoming,where he remained for several months. He liked that part of the country, and only recently he was offered a position in the extreme western part of Nebraska which he advised the writer, he was seriously considering accepting.
He has been working at the Talmage Lumber Co. yards the greater part of the time the past year. Whatever John undertook he did faithfully and well having ever been trained to give his best endeavor to whatever he applied himself. He was frugal in his habits, faithful to his ever duty, and in no way did he ever exploit the fact that he was the son of Talmage's wealthiest family. John was a friend to everyone, and if anyone ever felt that they had cause to dislike him it must certainly have been because they did not understand him. Many were they who had visions of the day when John Damme would perhaps be our leading citizen, but that perspective has now faded and we have only a memory of a brief, well lived life which will not soon vanish from the minds of those who knew and appreciated the sterling qualities of our departed young friend.
He is survived by the following immediate relatives: His aged grandmother, Mrs. Charlotte Damme; his parents,Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Damme; one sister, Miss Emma Damme; three brothers, Henry,William and Theodore. The death of this estimable young man cast a shadow of gloom and sadness over the entire community. Born and reared here, and among the first to call Talmage the place of their birth, John Damme seemed almost an inseparable part of the town and community. He had been away on various occasions,sometimes for months, but Talmage ever looked upon him as one of its favorite sons, and the community held for him respect and esteem do only unto those who endear themselves in the hearts of their fellow man by upright living kind,kindly consideration of others, fair-mindedness, and genial exemplary attributions through all.
It is hard to realize that this worthy young man has departed from this life for he left us a few weeks ago apparently robust and strong, and in the very prime of young manhood. The affliction which had annoyed him considerably of late, while baffling was not considered immediately alarming, and no one ever dreamed but that John would soon return, healthy, happy, and smiling, as was his want. But his is another of the many striking examples so strongly impressed upon us of late, of the great truth of the scriptural quotation," In the midst of life there is death."The untimely death of this estimable young man brings grief to the entire community and all extend sincere sympathy to the grief-stricken family.
Source: The Talmage Tribune, 14 Mar 1919, Pg. 1, Col. 1-2.
Death Claims Prominent Talmage Young Man.
It was with profound sorrow that this community learned, last Saturday morning that John Damme, eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. J. H. Danny had died at a hospital in Rochester, Minn., where he went some weeks ago to submit to a surgical operation. It was never thought that the operation would terminate fatally, but when, last Wednesday, word came that he was seriously ill with pneumonia, following an attack of influenza, his relatives and friends began to entertain fears for the worst. The next word received was that he showed improvement, and then, Saturday morning, came the news of his passing away. His parents and his sister Miss Emma were with him at the and and they accompanied the body home reaching Talmage Monday morning.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the German Evangelical church in Talmage, a the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. Hoefer, pastor of the Evangelical church. A special song service was rendered at the funeral by a large male chorus, formerly the Maenuercho, of which organization deceased was a member. The funeral was one of the most largely attended ever held in this part of the country, and a more beautiful and immense floral offering was never seen in any funeral service,all attending the high regard in which this young man was held by the people of this community. Interment was made at the McWilliams cemetery, northwest of town.
John W. Damme he was born in Talmage October 12, 1885, having attained the age of thirty-three years, four months and twenty-six days. He was confirmed at Berger, Mo., March 31, 1901 making his home with his grandmother was taking his catechistic instructions. May 17,1908, he joined the Zion Evangelical church in Talmage as a fully qualified member, and remained loyal to the same unto the end.
He attended the Talmage Public Schools and later entered his father store where he worked for several years. He has been identified with the interests of the town ever since reaching man's estate, was for many years a member of the fire department, and has served in other ways as a public servant of the town. A few years ago he and Edward Flake made a trip to Europe, spending several months abroad and visiting all of the principal cities of Europe. Later he accepted a position at Ranchester, Wyoming,where he remained for several months. He liked that part of the country, and only recently he was offered a position in the extreme western part of Nebraska which he advised the writer, he was seriously considering accepting.
He has been working at the Talmage Lumber Co. yards the greater part of the time the past year. Whatever John undertook he did faithfully and well having ever been trained to give his best endeavor to whatever he applied himself. He was frugal in his habits, faithful to his ever duty, and in no way did he ever exploit the fact that he was the son of Talmage's wealthiest family. John was a friend to everyone, and if anyone ever felt that they had cause to dislike him it must certainly have been because they did not understand him. Many were they who had visions of the day when John Damme would perhaps be our leading citizen, but that perspective has now faded and we have only a memory of a brief, well lived life which will not soon vanish from the minds of those who knew and appreciated the sterling qualities of our departed young friend.
He is survived by the following immediate relatives: His aged grandmother, Mrs. Charlotte Damme; his parents,Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Damme; one sister, Miss Emma Damme; three brothers, Henry,William and Theodore. The death of this estimable young man cast a shadow of gloom and sadness over the entire community. Born and reared here, and among the first to call Talmage the place of their birth, John Damme seemed almost an inseparable part of the town and community. He had been away on various occasions,sometimes for months, but Talmage ever looked upon him as one of its favorite sons, and the community held for him respect and esteem do only unto those who endear themselves in the hearts of their fellow man by upright living kind,kindly consideration of others, fair-mindedness, and genial exemplary attributions through all.
It is hard to realize that this worthy young man has departed from this life for he left us a few weeks ago apparently robust and strong, and in the very prime of young manhood. The affliction which had annoyed him considerably of late, while baffling was not considered immediately alarming, and no one ever dreamed but that John would soon return, healthy, happy, and smiling, as was his want. But his is another of the many striking examples so strongly impressed upon us of late, of the great truth of the scriptural quotation," In the midst of life there is death."The untimely death of this estimable young man brings grief to the entire community and all extend sincere sympathy to the grief-stricken family.
Source: The Talmage Tribune, 14 Mar 1919, Pg. 1, Col. 1-2.
It was with profound sorrow that this community learned, last Saturday morning that John Damme, eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. J. H. Danny had died at a hospital in Rochester, Minn., where he went some weeks ago to submit to a surgical operation. It was never thought that the operation would terminate fatally, but when, last Wednesday, word came that he was seriously ill with pneumonia, following an attack of influenza, his relatives and friends began to entertain fears for the worst. The next word received was that he showed improvement, and then, Saturday morning, came the news of his passing away. His parents and his sister Miss Emma were with him at the and and they accompanied the body home reaching Talmage Monday morning.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the German Evangelical church in Talmage, a the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. Hoefer, pastor of the Evangelical church. A special song service was rendered at the funeral by a large male chorus, formerly the Maenuercho, of which organization deceased was a member. The funeral was one of the most largely attended ever held in this part of the country, and a more beautiful and immense floral offering was never seen in any funeral service,all attending the high regard in which this young man was held by the people of this community. Interment was made at the McWilliams cemetery, northwest of town.
John W. Damme he was born in Talmage October 12, 1885, having attained the age of thirty-three years, four months and twenty-six days. He was confirmed at Berger, Mo., March 31, 1901 making his home with his grandmother was taking his catechistic instructions. May 17,1908, he joined the Zion Evangelical church in Talmage as a fully qualified member, and remained loyal to the same unto the end.
He attended the Talmage Public Schools and later entered his father store where he worked for several years. He has been identified with the interests of the town ever since reaching man's estate, was for many years a member of the fire department, and has served in other ways as a public servant of the town. A few years ago he and Edward Flake made a trip to Europe, spending several months abroad and visiting all of the principal cities of Europe. Later he accepted a position at Ranchester, Wyoming,where he remained for several months. He liked that part of the country, and only recently he was offered a position in the extreme western part of Nebraska which he advised the writer, he was seriously considering accepting.
He has been working at the Talmage Lumber Co. yards the greater part of the time the past year. Whatever John undertook he did faithfully and well having ever been trained to give his best endeavor to whatever he applied himself. He was frugal in his habits, faithful to his ever duty, and in no way did he ever exploit the fact that he was the son of Talmage's wealthiest family. John was a friend to everyone, and if anyone ever felt that they had cause to dislike him it must certainly have been because they did not understand him. Many were they who had visions of the day when John Damme would perhaps be our leading citizen, but that perspective has now faded and we have only a memory of a brief, well lived life which will not soon vanish from the minds of those who knew and appreciated the sterling qualities of our departed young friend.
He is survived by the following immediate relatives: His aged grandmother, Mrs. Charlotte Damme; his parents,Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Damme; one sister, Miss Emma Damme; three brothers, Henry,William and Theodore. The death of this estimable young man cast a shadow of gloom and sadness over the entire community. Born and reared here, and among the first to call Talmage the place of their birth, John Damme seemed almost an inseparable part of the town and community. He had been away on various occasions,sometimes for months, but Talmage ever looked upon him as one of its favorite sons, and the community held for him respect and esteem do only unto those who endear themselves in the hearts of their fellow man by upright living kind,kindly consideration of others, fair-mindedness, and genial exemplary attributions through all.
It is hard to realize that this worthy young man has departed from this life for he left us a few weeks ago apparently robust and strong, and in the very prime of young manhood. The affliction which had annoyed him considerably of late, while baffling was not considered immediately alarming, and no one ever dreamed but that John would soon return, healthy, happy, and smiling, as was his want. But his is another of the many striking examples so strongly impressed upon us of late, of the great truth of the scriptural quotation," In the midst of life there is death."The untimely death of this estimable young man brings grief to the entire community and all extend sincere sympathy to the grief-stricken family.
Source: The Talmage Tribune, 14 Mar 1919, Pg. 1, Col. 1-2.
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