MURRAY MASON LAID TO REST
The body of Private Murray Mason was laid to rest last Sunday afternoon in Graceland cemetery. The body arrived last Friday evening, accompanied by Private Gerald Miccum of Fort Sheridan, Ill. The funeral was conducted Sunday at 1 o'clock in the Methodist church. Rev. H.G. Campbell of Brooklyn, Wis., and Rev. E. J. Sachtjen officiating. The usual military honors were accorded the body at the grave.
Private Murray Mason was the second Blanchardville boy to give his life that his country's honor and ideals might be upheld. Murray was born near Blanchardville, Wisconsin, on July 22, 1898 and was a son of Mrs. Ella Mason of this place. He was a home loving boy and was of a sunny disposition. He was also of a studious nature and was very proficient in his school work. It was in the spring of 1917 that Pres. Wilson issued his proclamation declaring the United States at war with Germany, and called for volunteers. Murray was then a junior in the Blanchardville high school. He was only 18 years old, but nevertheless, on hearing his country's call, he in company with a large number of other patriotic young men, went to Monroe and enlisted in Company H.
After a period of training in Texas he left for France and with his company took his place in the front line trenches. That he fought for his country valiantly, we know, for he gave his life on July 30, 1918 that the world might be free from militarism and that the flag of liberty might wave triumphantly throughout the world. He gave his all; he sacrifices worldly ambitions and offered himself with a willing heart on the Altar of Freedom.
He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. Ella Mason, and five sisters: Mrs. Nina Loe, of this place; Mrs. Pearl Mitchell of Argyle; Mazie, of Madison and Ilene and Wilma at home.
Out of town people attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Olaus Wallom of Freeport, Mr. and Mrs. Harney Mason of Woodford, Mrs. Matt Haldiman of Burke, Mrs. and Mrs. Lester McQuillan of Woodford, Captain Mitchell and wife of Monroe.
Source: Blanchardville Blade, Jan 19, 1922 – page 1
(JnJSchober)
The body of Private Murray Mason was laid to rest last Sunday afternoon in Graceland cemetery. The body arrived last Friday evening, accompanied by Private Gerald Miccum of Fort Sheridan, Ill. The funeral was conducted Sunday at 1 o'clock in the Methodist church. Rev. H.G. Campbell of Brooklyn, Wis., and Rev. E. J. Sachtjen officiating. The usual military honors were accorded the body at the grave.
Private Murray Mason was the second Blanchardville boy to give his life that his country's honor and ideals might be upheld. Murray was born near Blanchardville, Wisconsin, on July 22, 1898 and was a son of Mrs. Ella Mason of this place. He was a home loving boy and was of a sunny disposition. He was also of a studious nature and was very proficient in his school work. It was in the spring of 1917 that Pres. Wilson issued his proclamation declaring the United States at war with Germany, and called for volunteers. Murray was then a junior in the Blanchardville high school. He was only 18 years old, but nevertheless, on hearing his country's call, he in company with a large number of other patriotic young men, went to Monroe and enlisted in Company H.
After a period of training in Texas he left for France and with his company took his place in the front line trenches. That he fought for his country valiantly, we know, for he gave his life on July 30, 1918 that the world might be free from militarism and that the flag of liberty might wave triumphantly throughout the world. He gave his all; he sacrifices worldly ambitions and offered himself with a willing heart on the Altar of Freedom.
He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. Ella Mason, and five sisters: Mrs. Nina Loe, of this place; Mrs. Pearl Mitchell of Argyle; Mazie, of Madison and Ilene and Wilma at home.
Out of town people attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Olaus Wallom of Freeport, Mr. and Mrs. Harney Mason of Woodford, Mrs. Matt Haldiman of Burke, Mrs. and Mrs. Lester McQuillan of Woodford, Captain Mitchell and wife of Monroe.
Source: Blanchardville Blade, Jan 19, 1922 – page 1
(JnJSchober)
MURRAY MASON LAID TO REST
The body of Private Murray Mason was laid to rest last Sunday afternoon in Graceland cemetery. The body arrived last Friday evening, accompanied by Private Gerald Miccum of Fort Sheridan, Ill. The funeral was conducted Sunday at 1 o'clock in the Methodist church. Rev. H.G. Campbell of Brooklyn, Wis., and Rev. E. J. Sachtjen officiating. The usual military honors were accorded the body at the grave.
Private Murray Mason was the second Blanchardville boy to give his life that his country's honor and ideals might be upheld. Murray was born near Blanchardville, Wisconsin, on July 22, 1898 and was a son of Mrs. Ella Mason of this place. He was a home loving boy and was of a sunny disposition. He was also of a studious nature and was very proficient in his school work. It was in the spring of 1917 that Pres. Wilson issued his proclamation declaring the United States at war with Germany, and called for volunteers. Murray was then a junior in the Blanchardville high school. He was only 18 years old, but nevertheless, on hearing his country's call, he in company with a large number of other patriotic young men, went to Monroe and enlisted in Company H.
After a period of training in Texas he left for France and with his company took his place in the front line trenches. That he fought for his country valiantly, we know, for he gave his life on July 30, 1918 that the world might be free from militarism and that the flag of liberty might wave triumphantly throughout the world. He gave his all; he sacrifices worldly ambitions and offered himself with a willing heart on the Altar of Freedom.
He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. Ella Mason, and five sisters: Mrs. Nina Loe, of this place; Mrs. Pearl Mitchell of Argyle; Mazie, of Madison and Ilene and Wilma at home.
Out of town people attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Olaus Wallom of Freeport, Mr. and Mrs. Harney Mason of Woodford, Mrs. Matt Haldiman of Burke, Mrs. and Mrs. Lester McQuillan of Woodford, Captain Mitchell and wife of Monroe.
Source: Blanchardville Blade, Jan 19, 1922 – page 1
(JnJSchober)
The body of Private Murray Mason was laid to rest last Sunday afternoon in Graceland cemetery. The body arrived last Friday evening, accompanied by Private Gerald Miccum of Fort Sheridan, Ill. The funeral was conducted Sunday at 1 o'clock in the Methodist church. Rev. H.G. Campbell of Brooklyn, Wis., and Rev. E. J. Sachtjen officiating. The usual military honors were accorded the body at the grave.
Private Murray Mason was the second Blanchardville boy to give his life that his country's honor and ideals might be upheld. Murray was born near Blanchardville, Wisconsin, on July 22, 1898 and was a son of Mrs. Ella Mason of this place. He was a home loving boy and was of a sunny disposition. He was also of a studious nature and was very proficient in his school work. It was in the spring of 1917 that Pres. Wilson issued his proclamation declaring the United States at war with Germany, and called for volunteers. Murray was then a junior in the Blanchardville high school. He was only 18 years old, but nevertheless, on hearing his country's call, he in company with a large number of other patriotic young men, went to Monroe and enlisted in Company H.
After a period of training in Texas he left for France and with his company took his place in the front line trenches. That he fought for his country valiantly, we know, for he gave his life on July 30, 1918 that the world might be free from militarism and that the flag of liberty might wave triumphantly throughout the world. He gave his all; he sacrifices worldly ambitions and offered himself with a willing heart on the Altar of Freedom.
He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. Ella Mason, and five sisters: Mrs. Nina Loe, of this place; Mrs. Pearl Mitchell of Argyle; Mazie, of Madison and Ilene and Wilma at home.
Out of town people attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Olaus Wallom of Freeport, Mr. and Mrs. Harney Mason of Woodford, Mrs. Matt Haldiman of Burke, Mrs. and Mrs. Lester McQuillan of Woodford, Captain Mitchell and wife of Monroe.
Source: Blanchardville Blade, Jan 19, 1922 – page 1
(JnJSchober)
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