"GEORGE W. BAUSMAN
One of Silverton's Best Loved Citizens Crosses the Dark River
Early last Monday morning the people of Silverton where [sic] pained beyond measure to learn that George W. Bausman, one of our best known and respected citizens, and a popular merchant, could not live through the day, and when the news came from the sick room at 12 o'clock that he had passed away the expressions of sorrow and grief were universal in this community. Mr. Bausman was taken ill on New Year's day with appendicitis, or something akin to that complaint, but not until a few hours before he died was his life despaired of. The night before his death an operation was to have been performed, but a weakened heart action made it impossible. Again Monday morning an operation was decided upon, but when the physicians arrived at his bedside the end was near-so near in fact that the sick man was told as gently as possible that his stay with us was drawing to a close. He calmly accepted the decree from which there is no appeal and calling his family about him told them of his wishes and then passed peacefully away.
Besides his own family Mr. Bausman's only remaining near relative is a sister residing east [probably not correct; both sisters appear to have been living at this time], who was notified of her brother's death, but wired that she could not get here in reasonable time to attend the funeral, which was later set for 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
George Bausman was one of the most genial of men, upright, sympathetic, charitable, so it is no wonder that his was the largest funeral of a private citizen perhaps ever seen in Silverton. He was a member of the Elks, Knights of Pythias and Masonic orders, the latter having charge of the funeral arrangements, yet besides the brethren of these order the local Miners' Union, American Labor Union, Woodmen and Foresters lodges turned out as bodies to pay their respects to the deceased, while sorrowing citizens helped swell the funeral procession to full five hundred marchers besides those in carriages.
At 1 o'clock private services conducted by Rev. George Eaves were held at the residence, after which the remains were escorted to the Miners' Union hall, where hundreds listened to the eloquent sermon delivered by Rev. Eaves and took a last look at their departed friend. At the grave the body was laid to rest with the beautiful and impressive Masonic ceremonies. The floral offerings were sweet and numerous. The following sketch of Mr. Bausman's life was prepared by his Masonic brethren:
George W. Bausman was born at Pittsburg in the County of Allegheny, State of Pennsylvania, in the year 1856. At the age of ten years he removed to the City of Cairo in the State of Illinois [probably later, since he was found in the 1870 census with his family in Pittsburgh], where he lived for a time with an aunt, after which he went to the City of Vicksburg in the State of Mississippi, where he secured a position as clerk on one of the Mississippi river packets. In the year A. D. 1880 he came to Ophir, Colorado, where he was employed as a clerk in a grocery store owned by Mr. Goble. In 1883 he removed to the City of St. Louis in the State of Missouri, where he was married to Miss Laura V. Musgrave, who survives him. [Actually, they were married in Vicksburg, MS] After his marriage Brother Bausman returned to Colorado and located at Silverton, where he was employed by Captain Walker as hotel clerk in the Walker House. In 1884 he returned to St. Louis, where he was engaged in business until 1889. During the latter year he returned to Silverton, Colorado, and engaged in the general merchandise business with M. Breen, now a deceased member of this lodge. On the death of his partner in 1894 Brother Bausman engaged in the same line of business on his own account in said town of Silverton, continuing the same until the time of his death, which occurred at high twelve on the 12th day of January, A. D. 1903.
Besides his faithful wife Brother Bausman leaves surviving him eleven children [and one on the way]. Brother Bausman was made a Mason on the 15th day of March A. D. 1902, passed to the second degree April 19th, 1902, and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on the 3d day of May, 1903 [sic, obviously this should be 1902], in this lodge, since which time he has been a faithful member.
While living in our midst, Brother Bausman has always been a good public-spirited citizen and an upright man and Mason.
We mourn his loss and commend his spirit to the God who gave it."
(Silverton Standard, issue of 17 Jan 1903; bracketed comments by submitter.)
Son of George W. and Elizabeth (Black) Bausman; husband of Laura Virginia Musgrove; father of twelve children.
One of Silverton's Best Loved Citizens Crosses the Dark River
Early last Monday morning the people of Silverton where [sic] pained beyond measure to learn that George W. Bausman, one of our best known and respected citizens, and a popular merchant, could not live through the day, and when the news came from the sick room at 12 o'clock that he had passed away the expressions of sorrow and grief were universal in this community. Mr. Bausman was taken ill on New Year's day with appendicitis, or something akin to that complaint, but not until a few hours before he died was his life despaired of. The night before his death an operation was to have been performed, but a weakened heart action made it impossible. Again Monday morning an operation was decided upon, but when the physicians arrived at his bedside the end was near-so near in fact that the sick man was told as gently as possible that his stay with us was drawing to a close. He calmly accepted the decree from which there is no appeal and calling his family about him told them of his wishes and then passed peacefully away.
Besides his own family Mr. Bausman's only remaining near relative is a sister residing east [probably not correct; both sisters appear to have been living at this time], who was notified of her brother's death, but wired that she could not get here in reasonable time to attend the funeral, which was later set for 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
George Bausman was one of the most genial of men, upright, sympathetic, charitable, so it is no wonder that his was the largest funeral of a private citizen perhaps ever seen in Silverton. He was a member of the Elks, Knights of Pythias and Masonic orders, the latter having charge of the funeral arrangements, yet besides the brethren of these order the local Miners' Union, American Labor Union, Woodmen and Foresters lodges turned out as bodies to pay their respects to the deceased, while sorrowing citizens helped swell the funeral procession to full five hundred marchers besides those in carriages.
At 1 o'clock private services conducted by Rev. George Eaves were held at the residence, after which the remains were escorted to the Miners' Union hall, where hundreds listened to the eloquent sermon delivered by Rev. Eaves and took a last look at their departed friend. At the grave the body was laid to rest with the beautiful and impressive Masonic ceremonies. The floral offerings were sweet and numerous. The following sketch of Mr. Bausman's life was prepared by his Masonic brethren:
George W. Bausman was born at Pittsburg in the County of Allegheny, State of Pennsylvania, in the year 1856. At the age of ten years he removed to the City of Cairo in the State of Illinois [probably later, since he was found in the 1870 census with his family in Pittsburgh], where he lived for a time with an aunt, after which he went to the City of Vicksburg in the State of Mississippi, where he secured a position as clerk on one of the Mississippi river packets. In the year A. D. 1880 he came to Ophir, Colorado, where he was employed as a clerk in a grocery store owned by Mr. Goble. In 1883 he removed to the City of St. Louis in the State of Missouri, where he was married to Miss Laura V. Musgrave, who survives him. [Actually, they were married in Vicksburg, MS] After his marriage Brother Bausman returned to Colorado and located at Silverton, where he was employed by Captain Walker as hotel clerk in the Walker House. In 1884 he returned to St. Louis, where he was engaged in business until 1889. During the latter year he returned to Silverton, Colorado, and engaged in the general merchandise business with M. Breen, now a deceased member of this lodge. On the death of his partner in 1894 Brother Bausman engaged in the same line of business on his own account in said town of Silverton, continuing the same until the time of his death, which occurred at high twelve on the 12th day of January, A. D. 1903.
Besides his faithful wife Brother Bausman leaves surviving him eleven children [and one on the way]. Brother Bausman was made a Mason on the 15th day of March A. D. 1902, passed to the second degree April 19th, 1902, and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on the 3d day of May, 1903 [sic, obviously this should be 1902], in this lodge, since which time he has been a faithful member.
While living in our midst, Brother Bausman has always been a good public-spirited citizen and an upright man and Mason.
We mourn his loss and commend his spirit to the God who gave it."
(Silverton Standard, issue of 17 Jan 1903; bracketed comments by submitter.)
Son of George W. and Elizabeth (Black) Bausman; husband of Laura Virginia Musgrove; father of twelve children.
"GEORGE W. BAUSMAN
One of Silverton's Best Loved Citizens Crosses the Dark River
Early last Monday morning the people of Silverton where [sic] pained beyond measure to learn that George W. Bausman, one of our best known and respected citizens, and a popular merchant, could not live through the day, and when the news came from the sick room at 12 o'clock that he had passed away the expressions of sorrow and grief were universal in this community. Mr. Bausman was taken ill on New Year's day with appendicitis, or something akin to that complaint, but not until a few hours before he died was his life despaired of. The night before his death an operation was to have been performed, but a weakened heart action made it impossible. Again Monday morning an operation was decided upon, but when the physicians arrived at his bedside the end was near-so near in fact that the sick man was told as gently as possible that his stay with us was drawing to a close. He calmly accepted the decree from which there is no appeal and calling his family about him told them of his wishes and then passed peacefully away.
Besides his own family Mr. Bausman's only remaining near relative is a sister residing east [probably not correct; both sisters appear to have been living at this time], who was notified of her brother's death, but wired that she could not get here in reasonable time to attend the funeral, which was later set for 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
George Bausman was one of the most genial of men, upright, sympathetic, charitable, so it is no wonder that his was the largest funeral of a private citizen perhaps ever seen in Silverton. He was a member of the Elks, Knights of Pythias and Masonic orders, the latter having charge of the funeral arrangements, yet besides the brethren of these order the local Miners' Union, American Labor Union, Woodmen and Foresters lodges turned out as bodies to pay their respects to the deceased, while sorrowing citizens helped swell the funeral procession to full five hundred marchers besides those in carriages.
At 1 o'clock private services conducted by Rev. George Eaves were held at the residence, after which the remains were escorted to the Miners' Union hall, where hundreds listened to the eloquent sermon delivered by Rev. Eaves and took a last look at their departed friend. At the grave the body was laid to rest with the beautiful and impressive Masonic ceremonies. The floral offerings were sweet and numerous. The following sketch of Mr. Bausman's life was prepared by his Masonic brethren:
George W. Bausman was born at Pittsburg in the County of Allegheny, State of Pennsylvania, in the year 1856. At the age of ten years he removed to the City of Cairo in the State of Illinois [probably later, since he was found in the 1870 census with his family in Pittsburgh], where he lived for a time with an aunt, after which he went to the City of Vicksburg in the State of Mississippi, where he secured a position as clerk on one of the Mississippi river packets. In the year A. D. 1880 he came to Ophir, Colorado, where he was employed as a clerk in a grocery store owned by Mr. Goble. In 1883 he removed to the City of St. Louis in the State of Missouri, where he was married to Miss Laura V. Musgrave, who survives him. [Actually, they were married in Vicksburg, MS] After his marriage Brother Bausman returned to Colorado and located at Silverton, where he was employed by Captain Walker as hotel clerk in the Walker House. In 1884 he returned to St. Louis, where he was engaged in business until 1889. During the latter year he returned to Silverton, Colorado, and engaged in the general merchandise business with M. Breen, now a deceased member of this lodge. On the death of his partner in 1894 Brother Bausman engaged in the same line of business on his own account in said town of Silverton, continuing the same until the time of his death, which occurred at high twelve on the 12th day of January, A. D. 1903.
Besides his faithful wife Brother Bausman leaves surviving him eleven children [and one on the way]. Brother Bausman was made a Mason on the 15th day of March A. D. 1902, passed to the second degree April 19th, 1902, and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on the 3d day of May, 1903 [sic, obviously this should be 1902], in this lodge, since which time he has been a faithful member.
While living in our midst, Brother Bausman has always been a good public-spirited citizen and an upright man and Mason.
We mourn his loss and commend his spirit to the God who gave it."
(Silverton Standard, issue of 17 Jan 1903; bracketed comments by submitter.)
Son of George W. and Elizabeth (Black) Bausman; husband of Laura Virginia Musgrove; father of twelve children.
One of Silverton's Best Loved Citizens Crosses the Dark River
Early last Monday morning the people of Silverton where [sic] pained beyond measure to learn that George W. Bausman, one of our best known and respected citizens, and a popular merchant, could not live through the day, and when the news came from the sick room at 12 o'clock that he had passed away the expressions of sorrow and grief were universal in this community. Mr. Bausman was taken ill on New Year's day with appendicitis, or something akin to that complaint, but not until a few hours before he died was his life despaired of. The night before his death an operation was to have been performed, but a weakened heart action made it impossible. Again Monday morning an operation was decided upon, but when the physicians arrived at his bedside the end was near-so near in fact that the sick man was told as gently as possible that his stay with us was drawing to a close. He calmly accepted the decree from which there is no appeal and calling his family about him told them of his wishes and then passed peacefully away.
Besides his own family Mr. Bausman's only remaining near relative is a sister residing east [probably not correct; both sisters appear to have been living at this time], who was notified of her brother's death, but wired that she could not get here in reasonable time to attend the funeral, which was later set for 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
George Bausman was one of the most genial of men, upright, sympathetic, charitable, so it is no wonder that his was the largest funeral of a private citizen perhaps ever seen in Silverton. He was a member of the Elks, Knights of Pythias and Masonic orders, the latter having charge of the funeral arrangements, yet besides the brethren of these order the local Miners' Union, American Labor Union, Woodmen and Foresters lodges turned out as bodies to pay their respects to the deceased, while sorrowing citizens helped swell the funeral procession to full five hundred marchers besides those in carriages.
At 1 o'clock private services conducted by Rev. George Eaves were held at the residence, after which the remains were escorted to the Miners' Union hall, where hundreds listened to the eloquent sermon delivered by Rev. Eaves and took a last look at their departed friend. At the grave the body was laid to rest with the beautiful and impressive Masonic ceremonies. The floral offerings were sweet and numerous. The following sketch of Mr. Bausman's life was prepared by his Masonic brethren:
George W. Bausman was born at Pittsburg in the County of Allegheny, State of Pennsylvania, in the year 1856. At the age of ten years he removed to the City of Cairo in the State of Illinois [probably later, since he was found in the 1870 census with his family in Pittsburgh], where he lived for a time with an aunt, after which he went to the City of Vicksburg in the State of Mississippi, where he secured a position as clerk on one of the Mississippi river packets. In the year A. D. 1880 he came to Ophir, Colorado, where he was employed as a clerk in a grocery store owned by Mr. Goble. In 1883 he removed to the City of St. Louis in the State of Missouri, where he was married to Miss Laura V. Musgrave, who survives him. [Actually, they were married in Vicksburg, MS] After his marriage Brother Bausman returned to Colorado and located at Silverton, where he was employed by Captain Walker as hotel clerk in the Walker House. In 1884 he returned to St. Louis, where he was engaged in business until 1889. During the latter year he returned to Silverton, Colorado, and engaged in the general merchandise business with M. Breen, now a deceased member of this lodge. On the death of his partner in 1894 Brother Bausman engaged in the same line of business on his own account in said town of Silverton, continuing the same until the time of his death, which occurred at high twelve on the 12th day of January, A. D. 1903.
Besides his faithful wife Brother Bausman leaves surviving him eleven children [and one on the way]. Brother Bausman was made a Mason on the 15th day of March A. D. 1902, passed to the second degree April 19th, 1902, and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on the 3d day of May, 1903 [sic, obviously this should be 1902], in this lodge, since which time he has been a faithful member.
While living in our midst, Brother Bausman has always been a good public-spirited citizen and an upright man and Mason.
We mourn his loss and commend his spirit to the God who gave it."
(Silverton Standard, issue of 17 Jan 1903; bracketed comments by submitter.)
Son of George W. and Elizabeth (Black) Bausman; husband of Laura Virginia Musgrove; father of twelve children.
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