The Struggle Ended.
Edward L. Curtis, eldest son of Acting Governor, E. J. Curtis, died on consumption at his father’s residence in this city after a long and painful struggle [sic] with this dread disease, at 6 o’clock last evening. All hearts are too grief-laden to do more at present then announce the sad event.
Idaho Statesman
Boise, Idaho
10 Jan 1890
p. 2
EDWARD L. CURTIS
The death of Hon. Edward L. Curtis, which occurred in this city at 6 p.m. Friday, January 9th, 1899, though not entirely unexpected, was an event which caused a deep feeling of sorrow in the hearts of all who knew him. The following brief account of the principal events which marked the short, but brilliant and promising life will be read with deep interested by a large circle of friends in Idaho and elsewhere throughout the country.
Deceased was born in Weaverville in the State of California, April 21st, 1858. He came to Idaho with his parents when he was seven years old. His father, E. J. Curtis, the present Secretary of Idaho and Acting Governor, came to Boise City in 1865. Edward was sent to Vancouver in Washington Territory, to a school which at that time enjoyed a high reputation as an educational institution for boys, where he remained for about two years, after which he returned to Boise City, where he attended school until he was sixteen, where he was appointed a cadet at the naval school at Annapolis, and where but for his ill-health he would have passed the usual requirements.
The Nautical School at Annapolis being regarded as the highest and best mathematical school in the United States, his father placed him under Professor Parker of that institution for two years.
Edward then went to New York City, where he entered the public service in the post office, after which he entered Columbia College. From over study and other causes arisen from an attack of pneumonia, his health gave way, and he was advised by his physician to take a sea voyage home by the way of San Francisco, but he was not much improved in health by the trip.
On his return home to Boise his health materially improved. At the instance [sic] and through the influence of Senator John P. Jones, of Nevada, and Hon. Geo. Ainslie, then Delegate in Congress from Idaho, Mr. Curtis was in 1883, appointed by President Arthur, Secretary of Idaho; this happening without his knowledge.
He remained Secretary of Idaho till July, 1884, and was for ten months of the time Acting Governor of the Territory; performing the duties of the position with signal ability for a young man of only twenty-four years. He was transferred from the Secretary's Office to the Land Office, where he acted as Register for one year, in which capacity he succeeded in adjusting and settling many very bitter contests which had arisen in the office preceding his occupancy.
His father, the present Acting Governor Curtis, induced him to enter the University in Michigan, where he graduated in law with high honors in 1887. He then returned to Boise City where he has since resided.
During the last session of the Legislative Assembly he was Secretary of the Council, since which time he has been employed in the law office of John S. Gray.
While absent in the mountains on a summer vacation last year, he was elected to the office of City Attorney, the duties of which position he faithfully performed until the closing days of his life.
In all his social and official relations, he manifested a nobility of character for honor and integrity of purpose that made him one of the most noted young men of the country. His education was thorough and his gifts of oratory would have placed him among the highest of the land had his life been prolonged.
This is indeed, a sad bereavement, and severe loss to all, but more especially to the many warm personal friends, who knew “Ed,” as he was familiarly called, in his early boyhood, and who had watched the unfolding of his intellect as he stood on the threshold of a brilliant career; for with the rare talents accorded by all, he was assured of speedy success and the highest honors that came to his profession could he have regained his health. As a friend, he was noble, generous and true, and all hearts go out in sincere grief to the dear friends whom he loved, that death claimed him so soon, and that he could not have been spared to them a little longer. Could this have been so, his friends might perhaps have been better prepared for the sad event which no unmans the stoutest heart among them by the sternness and the severity of the blow that has so cruelly fallen.
Losses so unexpected and so hard to bear bring home the fact that the greater the number of friendships that are formed, and the more tender and enduring the ties that bind heart to heart, the more intense the grief that mortals are called upon to bear when the time of separation comes. It may be that the life of the stoic brings to him less pain than that of those who are endowed with more delicate sensibilities; bur no one can envy him his cold enjoyments should be ever need the help and sympathy [sic] that has no other source than that found in true and ardent friendship.
To the father and mother, the sister and the brothers of the dear one departed, whose loss is irreparable and whose affliction is inconsolable, the deepest sympathy which human hearts can feel is here extended.
The funeral will take place from the family residence at 2 p.m., to-day.
Idaho Statesman
Boise, Idaho
11 Jan 1890
p. 2
At Rest.
The funeral of the late Edward L. Curtis, took place from the family residence Saturday, a large number of friends paying the last tribute of respect to the deceased. Rev. D. C. Pattee read the solemn Episcopal service and the singing by the choir was beautiful and impressive, especially the grand old hymn, “Nearer My God to Thee.”
The pall bearers were all members of the bar, former friends and associates of the deceased, viz: Fremont Wood, Edgar Wilson, S. H. Hays, C. C. Stevenson, J. E. Rounsevelle and A. L. Richardson.
Idaho Statesman
Boise, Idaho
12 Jan 1890
p. 3
Edward L. Curtis, eldest son of Acting Governor, E. J. Curtis, died on consumption at his father’s residence in this city after a long and painful struggle [sic] with this dread disease, at 6 o’clock last evening. All hearts are too grief-laden to do more at present then announce the sad event.
Idaho Statesman
Boise, Idaho
10 Jan 1890
p. 2
EDWARD L. CURTIS
The death of Hon. Edward L. Curtis, which occurred in this city at 6 p.m. Friday, January 9th, 1899, though not entirely unexpected, was an event which caused a deep feeling of sorrow in the hearts of all who knew him. The following brief account of the principal events which marked the short, but brilliant and promising life will be read with deep interested by a large circle of friends in Idaho and elsewhere throughout the country.
Deceased was born in Weaverville in the State of California, April 21st, 1858. He came to Idaho with his parents when he was seven years old. His father, E. J. Curtis, the present Secretary of Idaho and Acting Governor, came to Boise City in 1865. Edward was sent to Vancouver in Washington Territory, to a school which at that time enjoyed a high reputation as an educational institution for boys, where he remained for about two years, after which he returned to Boise City, where he attended school until he was sixteen, where he was appointed a cadet at the naval school at Annapolis, and where but for his ill-health he would have passed the usual requirements.
The Nautical School at Annapolis being regarded as the highest and best mathematical school in the United States, his father placed him under Professor Parker of that institution for two years.
Edward then went to New York City, where he entered the public service in the post office, after which he entered Columbia College. From over study and other causes arisen from an attack of pneumonia, his health gave way, and he was advised by his physician to take a sea voyage home by the way of San Francisco, but he was not much improved in health by the trip.
On his return home to Boise his health materially improved. At the instance [sic] and through the influence of Senator John P. Jones, of Nevada, and Hon. Geo. Ainslie, then Delegate in Congress from Idaho, Mr. Curtis was in 1883, appointed by President Arthur, Secretary of Idaho; this happening without his knowledge.
He remained Secretary of Idaho till July, 1884, and was for ten months of the time Acting Governor of the Territory; performing the duties of the position with signal ability for a young man of only twenty-four years. He was transferred from the Secretary's Office to the Land Office, where he acted as Register for one year, in which capacity he succeeded in adjusting and settling many very bitter contests which had arisen in the office preceding his occupancy.
His father, the present Acting Governor Curtis, induced him to enter the University in Michigan, where he graduated in law with high honors in 1887. He then returned to Boise City where he has since resided.
During the last session of the Legislative Assembly he was Secretary of the Council, since which time he has been employed in the law office of John S. Gray.
While absent in the mountains on a summer vacation last year, he was elected to the office of City Attorney, the duties of which position he faithfully performed until the closing days of his life.
In all his social and official relations, he manifested a nobility of character for honor and integrity of purpose that made him one of the most noted young men of the country. His education was thorough and his gifts of oratory would have placed him among the highest of the land had his life been prolonged.
This is indeed, a sad bereavement, and severe loss to all, but more especially to the many warm personal friends, who knew “Ed,” as he was familiarly called, in his early boyhood, and who had watched the unfolding of his intellect as he stood on the threshold of a brilliant career; for with the rare talents accorded by all, he was assured of speedy success and the highest honors that came to his profession could he have regained his health. As a friend, he was noble, generous and true, and all hearts go out in sincere grief to the dear friends whom he loved, that death claimed him so soon, and that he could not have been spared to them a little longer. Could this have been so, his friends might perhaps have been better prepared for the sad event which no unmans the stoutest heart among them by the sternness and the severity of the blow that has so cruelly fallen.
Losses so unexpected and so hard to bear bring home the fact that the greater the number of friendships that are formed, and the more tender and enduring the ties that bind heart to heart, the more intense the grief that mortals are called upon to bear when the time of separation comes. It may be that the life of the stoic brings to him less pain than that of those who are endowed with more delicate sensibilities; bur no one can envy him his cold enjoyments should be ever need the help and sympathy [sic] that has no other source than that found in true and ardent friendship.
To the father and mother, the sister and the brothers of the dear one departed, whose loss is irreparable and whose affliction is inconsolable, the deepest sympathy which human hearts can feel is here extended.
The funeral will take place from the family residence at 2 p.m., to-day.
Idaho Statesman
Boise, Idaho
11 Jan 1890
p. 2
At Rest.
The funeral of the late Edward L. Curtis, took place from the family residence Saturday, a large number of friends paying the last tribute of respect to the deceased. Rev. D. C. Pattee read the solemn Episcopal service and the singing by the choir was beautiful and impressive, especially the grand old hymn, “Nearer My God to Thee.”
The pall bearers were all members of the bar, former friends and associates of the deceased, viz: Fremont Wood, Edgar Wilson, S. H. Hays, C. C. Stevenson, J. E. Rounsevelle and A. L. Richardson.
Idaho Statesman
Boise, Idaho
12 Jan 1890
p. 3
The Struggle Ended.
Edward L. Curtis, eldest son of Acting Governor, E. J. Curtis, died on consumption at his father’s residence in this city after a long and painful struggle [sic] with this dread disease, at 6 o’clock last evening. All hearts are too grief-laden to do more at present then announce the sad event.
Idaho Statesman
Boise, Idaho
10 Jan 1890
p. 2
EDWARD L. CURTIS
The death of Hon. Edward L. Curtis, which occurred in this city at 6 p.m. Friday, January 9th, 1899, though not entirely unexpected, was an event which caused a deep feeling of sorrow in the hearts of all who knew him. The following brief account of the principal events which marked the short, but brilliant and promising life will be read with deep interested by a large circle of friends in Idaho and elsewhere throughout the country.
Deceased was born in Weaverville in the State of California, April 21st, 1858. He came to Idaho with his parents when he was seven years old. His father, E. J. Curtis, the present Secretary of Idaho and Acting Governor, came to Boise City in 1865. Edward was sent to Vancouver in Washington Territory, to a school which at that time enjoyed a high reputation as an educational institution for boys, where he remained for about two years, after which he returned to Boise City, where he attended school until he was sixteen, where he was appointed a cadet at the naval school at Annapolis, and where but for his ill-health he would have passed the usual requirements.
The Nautical School at Annapolis being regarded as the highest and best mathematical school in the United States, his father placed him under Professor Parker of that institution for two years.
Edward then went to New York City, where he entered the public service in the post office, after which he entered Columbia College. From over study and other causes arisen from an attack of pneumonia, his health gave way, and he was advised by his physician to take a sea voyage home by the way of San Francisco, but he was not much improved in health by the trip.
On his return home to Boise his health materially improved. At the instance [sic] and through the influence of Senator John P. Jones, of Nevada, and Hon. Geo. Ainslie, then Delegate in Congress from Idaho, Mr. Curtis was in 1883, appointed by President Arthur, Secretary of Idaho; this happening without his knowledge.
He remained Secretary of Idaho till July, 1884, and was for ten months of the time Acting Governor of the Territory; performing the duties of the position with signal ability for a young man of only twenty-four years. He was transferred from the Secretary's Office to the Land Office, where he acted as Register for one year, in which capacity he succeeded in adjusting and settling many very bitter contests which had arisen in the office preceding his occupancy.
His father, the present Acting Governor Curtis, induced him to enter the University in Michigan, where he graduated in law with high honors in 1887. He then returned to Boise City where he has since resided.
During the last session of the Legislative Assembly he was Secretary of the Council, since which time he has been employed in the law office of John S. Gray.
While absent in the mountains on a summer vacation last year, he was elected to the office of City Attorney, the duties of which position he faithfully performed until the closing days of his life.
In all his social and official relations, he manifested a nobility of character for honor and integrity of purpose that made him one of the most noted young men of the country. His education was thorough and his gifts of oratory would have placed him among the highest of the land had his life been prolonged.
This is indeed, a sad bereavement, and severe loss to all, but more especially to the many warm personal friends, who knew “Ed,” as he was familiarly called, in his early boyhood, and who had watched the unfolding of his intellect as he stood on the threshold of a brilliant career; for with the rare talents accorded by all, he was assured of speedy success and the highest honors that came to his profession could he have regained his health. As a friend, he was noble, generous and true, and all hearts go out in sincere grief to the dear friends whom he loved, that death claimed him so soon, and that he could not have been spared to them a little longer. Could this have been so, his friends might perhaps have been better prepared for the sad event which no unmans the stoutest heart among them by the sternness and the severity of the blow that has so cruelly fallen.
Losses so unexpected and so hard to bear bring home the fact that the greater the number of friendships that are formed, and the more tender and enduring the ties that bind heart to heart, the more intense the grief that mortals are called upon to bear when the time of separation comes. It may be that the life of the stoic brings to him less pain than that of those who are endowed with more delicate sensibilities; bur no one can envy him his cold enjoyments should be ever need the help and sympathy [sic] that has no other source than that found in true and ardent friendship.
To the father and mother, the sister and the brothers of the dear one departed, whose loss is irreparable and whose affliction is inconsolable, the deepest sympathy which human hearts can feel is here extended.
The funeral will take place from the family residence at 2 p.m., to-day.
Idaho Statesman
Boise, Idaho
11 Jan 1890
p. 2
At Rest.
The funeral of the late Edward L. Curtis, took place from the family residence Saturday, a large number of friends paying the last tribute of respect to the deceased. Rev. D. C. Pattee read the solemn Episcopal service and the singing by the choir was beautiful and impressive, especially the grand old hymn, “Nearer My God to Thee.”
The pall bearers were all members of the bar, former friends and associates of the deceased, viz: Fremont Wood, Edgar Wilson, S. H. Hays, C. C. Stevenson, J. E. Rounsevelle and A. L. Richardson.
Idaho Statesman
Boise, Idaho
12 Jan 1890
p. 3
Edward L. Curtis, eldest son of Acting Governor, E. J. Curtis, died on consumption at his father’s residence in this city after a long and painful struggle [sic] with this dread disease, at 6 o’clock last evening. All hearts are too grief-laden to do more at present then announce the sad event.
Idaho Statesman
Boise, Idaho
10 Jan 1890
p. 2
EDWARD L. CURTIS
The death of Hon. Edward L. Curtis, which occurred in this city at 6 p.m. Friday, January 9th, 1899, though not entirely unexpected, was an event which caused a deep feeling of sorrow in the hearts of all who knew him. The following brief account of the principal events which marked the short, but brilliant and promising life will be read with deep interested by a large circle of friends in Idaho and elsewhere throughout the country.
Deceased was born in Weaverville in the State of California, April 21st, 1858. He came to Idaho with his parents when he was seven years old. His father, E. J. Curtis, the present Secretary of Idaho and Acting Governor, came to Boise City in 1865. Edward was sent to Vancouver in Washington Territory, to a school which at that time enjoyed a high reputation as an educational institution for boys, where he remained for about two years, after which he returned to Boise City, where he attended school until he was sixteen, where he was appointed a cadet at the naval school at Annapolis, and where but for his ill-health he would have passed the usual requirements.
The Nautical School at Annapolis being regarded as the highest and best mathematical school in the United States, his father placed him under Professor Parker of that institution for two years.
Edward then went to New York City, where he entered the public service in the post office, after which he entered Columbia College. From over study and other causes arisen from an attack of pneumonia, his health gave way, and he was advised by his physician to take a sea voyage home by the way of San Francisco, but he was not much improved in health by the trip.
On his return home to Boise his health materially improved. At the instance [sic] and through the influence of Senator John P. Jones, of Nevada, and Hon. Geo. Ainslie, then Delegate in Congress from Idaho, Mr. Curtis was in 1883, appointed by President Arthur, Secretary of Idaho; this happening without his knowledge.
He remained Secretary of Idaho till July, 1884, and was for ten months of the time Acting Governor of the Territory; performing the duties of the position with signal ability for a young man of only twenty-four years. He was transferred from the Secretary's Office to the Land Office, where he acted as Register for one year, in which capacity he succeeded in adjusting and settling many very bitter contests which had arisen in the office preceding his occupancy.
His father, the present Acting Governor Curtis, induced him to enter the University in Michigan, where he graduated in law with high honors in 1887. He then returned to Boise City where he has since resided.
During the last session of the Legislative Assembly he was Secretary of the Council, since which time he has been employed in the law office of John S. Gray.
While absent in the mountains on a summer vacation last year, he was elected to the office of City Attorney, the duties of which position he faithfully performed until the closing days of his life.
In all his social and official relations, he manifested a nobility of character for honor and integrity of purpose that made him one of the most noted young men of the country. His education was thorough and his gifts of oratory would have placed him among the highest of the land had his life been prolonged.
This is indeed, a sad bereavement, and severe loss to all, but more especially to the many warm personal friends, who knew “Ed,” as he was familiarly called, in his early boyhood, and who had watched the unfolding of his intellect as he stood on the threshold of a brilliant career; for with the rare talents accorded by all, he was assured of speedy success and the highest honors that came to his profession could he have regained his health. As a friend, he was noble, generous and true, and all hearts go out in sincere grief to the dear friends whom he loved, that death claimed him so soon, and that he could not have been spared to them a little longer. Could this have been so, his friends might perhaps have been better prepared for the sad event which no unmans the stoutest heart among them by the sternness and the severity of the blow that has so cruelly fallen.
Losses so unexpected and so hard to bear bring home the fact that the greater the number of friendships that are formed, and the more tender and enduring the ties that bind heart to heart, the more intense the grief that mortals are called upon to bear when the time of separation comes. It may be that the life of the stoic brings to him less pain than that of those who are endowed with more delicate sensibilities; bur no one can envy him his cold enjoyments should be ever need the help and sympathy [sic] that has no other source than that found in true and ardent friendship.
To the father and mother, the sister and the brothers of the dear one departed, whose loss is irreparable and whose affliction is inconsolable, the deepest sympathy which human hearts can feel is here extended.
The funeral will take place from the family residence at 2 p.m., to-day.
Idaho Statesman
Boise, Idaho
11 Jan 1890
p. 2
At Rest.
The funeral of the late Edward L. Curtis, took place from the family residence Saturday, a large number of friends paying the last tribute of respect to the deceased. Rev. D. C. Pattee read the solemn Episcopal service and the singing by the choir was beautiful and impressive, especially the grand old hymn, “Nearer My God to Thee.”
The pall bearers were all members of the bar, former friends and associates of the deceased, viz: Fremont Wood, Edgar Wilson, S. H. Hays, C. C. Stevenson, J. E. Rounsevelle and A. L. Richardson.
Idaho Statesman
Boise, Idaho
12 Jan 1890
p. 3
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