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OBITUARY FOR FRANKLIN DANA LEAVITT
FROM THE MINERAL POINT TRIBUNE
February 15, 1900, Page 1
Again the Tribune is called to the painful and difficult duty of recording the sudden demise of an esteemed friend, and expressing in some degree the general sorrow that pervades this community because thereof.
The sad intelligence came last Thursday morning that the body of Mr. F.D. Leavitt had been found lifeless in the barn on his farm in the town of Waldwick. On the Tuesday afternoon preceding he had gone from his home in this city as he frequently did to spend a day or two on his farm, looking after matters there. Throughout Wednesday he was busy on the place looking after stock, etc. Wednesday evening he went on business to the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Ferrell, a few miles distance. There he spent the evening until about 9:30, apparently as well as he ever was in his life, cheerful and happy. Declining an invitation to remain all night for the reason he needed to get to work early on his farm the next day. In order that he might return home to Mineral Point in the evening, he mounted his horse and rode away. That was the last seen of him alive. The next morning his brother Charles going to the barn on the home farm, found his body lifeless and cold, lying in an empty stall. The horse he had ridden stood in a stall saddled and bridled, but tied by the hitching strap. No postmortem examination was held, but it was generally conceded that death resulted from natural internal ailment, probably acute neuralgia of vital organs. A coroner's jury rendered a verdict accordingly. Last August he had an attack of severe pain in his stomach and bowels, greatly alarming his wife, but on promptly being given a little brandy and other hot drinks, he quickly recovered. Mrs. Leavitt thinks his death resulted from a second attack of the same character, when he was where no help could be given him. For years he had otherwise been perfectly healthy.
Franklin Dana Leavitt was born Aug. 19, 1848, in Maine. When 14 years old he came with his parents to Wisconsin and settled on the farm where he died. About 1872 he went to California, remaining there about 20 years, except that three or four times he visited Wisconsin on business. About the first of 1892, he returned to make his home permanently on the farm which he had so long loved, and of which he had become owner. There he resided with his mother until June 1, 1899, when he was married to Miss Jennie Burgoyne of this city and took up his residence with her here.
The aged mother, Mrs. Harriet A. Leavitt, three brothers and four sisters survive him. The brothers are William J and George, residing at Weaverville, California, and Charles on the home farm. The four sisters are married and are Mrs. Martin Van Matre, at Weaverville, Cal., Mrs. John Ferrell and Mrs. Samuel Ferrell, of Waldwick, and Mrs. Charles Ladd, of Chicago.
Deceased was a member of North Star Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Weaverville, Cal., down to his death. He was made a Mason in California also, but by transfer became a member of Mineral Point Lodge, and advanced to the degree of Knight Templar, which he attained about a year ago. In his life and conduct he exemplified the bet principles of both those orders, kind, generous and honorable.
The funeral ceremonies on Sunday afternoon, from the residence in this city, consisted of Odd Fellow and Episcopal church services at the house, Masonic services at the grave, and procession of the two orders with King Templars in uniform as escort.
There was the strongest affection between Mr. Leavitt and his young wife on whom the blow comes with paralyzing weight. In their great sorrow, she and the aged mother, brothers and sisters, have the comfort of knowing that all who knew their loved one appreciate his worth, and mourn with them.
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OBITUARY FOR FRANKLIN DANA LEAVITT
FROM THE MINERAL POINT TRIBUNE
February 15, 1900, Page 1
Again the Tribune is called to the painful and difficult duty of recording the sudden demise of an esteemed friend, and expressing in some degree the general sorrow that pervades this community because thereof.
The sad intelligence came last Thursday morning that the body of Mr. F.D. Leavitt had been found lifeless in the barn on his farm in the town of Waldwick. On the Tuesday afternoon preceding he had gone from his home in this city as he frequently did to spend a day or two on his farm, looking after matters there. Throughout Wednesday he was busy on the place looking after stock, etc. Wednesday evening he went on business to the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Ferrell, a few miles distance. There he spent the evening until about 9:30, apparently as well as he ever was in his life, cheerful and happy. Declining an invitation to remain all night for the reason he needed to get to work early on his farm the next day. In order that he might return home to Mineral Point in the evening, he mounted his horse and rode away. That was the last seen of him alive. The next morning his brother Charles going to the barn on the home farm, found his body lifeless and cold, lying in an empty stall. The horse he had ridden stood in a stall saddled and bridled, but tied by the hitching strap. No postmortem examination was held, but it was generally conceded that death resulted from natural internal ailment, probably acute neuralgia of vital organs. A coroner's jury rendered a verdict accordingly. Last August he had an attack of severe pain in his stomach and bowels, greatly alarming his wife, but on promptly being given a little brandy and other hot drinks, he quickly recovered. Mrs. Leavitt thinks his death resulted from a second attack of the same character, when he was where no help could be given him. For years he had otherwise been perfectly healthy.
Franklin Dana Leavitt was born Aug. 19, 1848, in Maine. When 14 years old he came with his parents to Wisconsin and settled on the farm where he died. About 1872 he went to California, remaining there about 20 years, except that three or four times he visited Wisconsin on business. About the first of 1892, he returned to make his home permanently on the farm which he had so long loved, and of which he had become owner. There he resided with his mother until June 1, 1899, when he was married to Miss Jennie Burgoyne of this city and took up his residence with her here.
The aged mother, Mrs. Harriet A. Leavitt, three brothers and four sisters survive him. The brothers are William J and George, residing at Weaverville, California, and Charles on the home farm. The four sisters are married and are Mrs. Martin Van Matre, at Weaverville, Cal., Mrs. John Ferrell and Mrs. Samuel Ferrell, of Waldwick, and Mrs. Charles Ladd, of Chicago.
Deceased was a member of North Star Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Weaverville, Cal., down to his death. He was made a Mason in California also, but by transfer became a member of Mineral Point Lodge, and advanced to the degree of Knight Templar, which he attained about a year ago. In his life and conduct he exemplified the bet principles of both those orders, kind, generous and honorable.
The funeral ceremonies on Sunday afternoon, from the residence in this city, consisted of Odd Fellow and Episcopal church services at the house, Masonic services at the grave, and procession of the two orders with King Templars in uniform as escort.
There was the strongest affection between Mr. Leavitt and his young wife on whom the blow comes with paralyzing weight. In their great sorrow, she and the aged mother, brothers and sisters, have the comfort of knowing that all who knew their loved one appreciate his worth, and mourn with them.
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OBITUARY FOR FRANKLIN DANA LEAVITT
FROM THE MINERAL POINT TRIBUNE
February 15, 1900, Page 1
Again the Tribune is called to the painful and difficult duty of recording the sudden demise of an esteemed friend, and expressing in some degree the general sorrow that pervades this community because thereof.
The sad intelligence came last Thursday morning that the body of Mr. F.D. Leavitt had been found lifeless in the barn on his farm in the town of Waldwick. On the Tuesday afternoon preceding he had gone from his home in this city as he frequently did to spend a day or two on his farm, looking after matters there. Throughout Wednesday he was busy on the place looking after stock, etc. Wednesday evening he went on business to the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Ferrell, a few miles distance. There he spent the evening until about 9:30, apparently as well as he ever was in his life, cheerful and happy. Declining an invitation to remain all night for the reason he needed to get to work early on his farm the next day. In order that he might return home to Mineral Point in the evening, he mounted his horse and rode away. That was the last seen of him alive. The next morning his brother Charles going to the barn on the home farm, found his body lifeless and cold, lying in an empty stall. The horse he had ridden stood in a stall saddled and bridled, but tied by the hitching strap. No postmortem examination was held, but it was generally conceded that death resulted from natural internal ailment, probably acute neuralgia of vital organs. A coroner's jury rendered a verdict accordingly. Last August he had an attack of severe pain in his stomach and bowels, greatly alarming his wife, but on promptly being given a little brandy and other hot drinks, he quickly recovered. Mrs. Leavitt thinks his death resulted from a second attack of the same character, when he was where no help could be given him. For years he had otherwise been perfectly healthy.
Franklin Dana Leavitt was born Aug. 19, 1848, in Maine. When 14 years old he came with his parents to Wisconsin and settled on the farm where he died. About 1872 he went to California, remaining there about 20 years, except that three or four times he visited Wisconsin on business. About the first of 1892, he returned to make his home permanently on the farm which he had so long loved, and of which he had become owner. There he resided with his mother until June 1, 1899, when he was married to Miss Jennie Burgoyne of this city and took up his residence with her here.
The aged mother, Mrs. Harriet A. Leavitt, three brothers and four sisters survive him. The brothers are William J and George, residing at Weaverville, California, and Charles on the home farm. The four sisters are married and are Mrs. Martin Van Matre, at Weaverville, Cal., Mrs. John Ferrell and Mrs. Samuel Ferrell, of Waldwick, and Mrs. Charles Ladd, of Chicago.
Deceased was a member of North Star Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Weaverville, Cal., down to his death. He was made a Mason in California also, but by transfer became a member of Mineral Point Lodge, and advanced to the degree of Knight Templar, which he attained about a year ago. In his life and conduct he exemplified the bet principles of both those orders, kind, generous and honorable.
The funeral ceremonies on Sunday afternoon, from the residence in this city, consisted of Odd Fellow and Episcopal church services at the house, Masonic services at the grave, and procession of the two orders with King Templars in uniform as escort.
There was the strongest affection between Mr. Leavitt and his young wife on whom the blow comes with paralyzing weight. In their great sorrow, she and the aged mother, brothers and sisters, have the comfort of knowing that all who knew their loved one appreciate his worth, and mourn with them.
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OBITUARY FOR FRANKLIN DANA LEAVITT
FROM THE MINERAL POINT TRIBUNE
February 15, 1900, Page 1
Again the Tribune is called to the painful and difficult duty of recording the sudden demise of an esteemed friend, and expressing in some degree the general sorrow that pervades this community because thereof.
The sad intelligence came last Thursday morning that the body of Mr. F.D. Leavitt had been found lifeless in the barn on his farm in the town of Waldwick. On the Tuesday afternoon preceding he had gone from his home in this city as he frequently did to spend a day or two on his farm, looking after matters there. Throughout Wednesday he was busy on the place looking after stock, etc. Wednesday evening he went on business to the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Ferrell, a few miles distance. There he spent the evening until about 9:30, apparently as well as he ever was in his life, cheerful and happy. Declining an invitation to remain all night for the reason he needed to get to work early on his farm the next day. In order that he might return home to Mineral Point in the evening, he mounted his horse and rode away. That was the last seen of him alive. The next morning his brother Charles going to the barn on the home farm, found his body lifeless and cold, lying in an empty stall. The horse he had ridden stood in a stall saddled and bridled, but tied by the hitching strap. No postmortem examination was held, but it was generally conceded that death resulted from natural internal ailment, probably acute neuralgia of vital organs. A coroner's jury rendered a verdict accordingly. Last August he had an attack of severe pain in his stomach and bowels, greatly alarming his wife, but on promptly being given a little brandy and other hot drinks, he quickly recovered. Mrs. Leavitt thinks his death resulted from a second attack of the same character, when he was where no help could be given him. For years he had otherwise been perfectly healthy.
Franklin Dana Leavitt was born Aug. 19, 1848, in Maine. When 14 years old he came with his parents to Wisconsin and settled on the farm where he died. About 1872 he went to California, remaining there about 20 years, except that three or four times he visited Wisconsin on business. About the first of 1892, he returned to make his home permanently on the farm which he had so long loved, and of which he had become owner. There he resided with his mother until June 1, 1899, when he was married to Miss Jennie Burgoyne of this city and took up his residence with her here.
The aged mother, Mrs. Harriet A. Leavitt, three brothers and four sisters survive him. The brothers are William J and George, residing at Weaverville, California, and Charles on the home farm. The four sisters are married and are Mrs. Martin Van Matre, at Weaverville, Cal., Mrs. John Ferrell and Mrs. Samuel Ferrell, of Waldwick, and Mrs. Charles Ladd, of Chicago.
Deceased was a member of North Star Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Weaverville, Cal., down to his death. He was made a Mason in California also, but by transfer became a member of Mineral Point Lodge, and advanced to the degree of Knight Templar, which he attained about a year ago. In his life and conduct he exemplified the bet principles of both those orders, kind, generous and honorable.
The funeral ceremonies on Sunday afternoon, from the residence in this city, consisted of Odd Fellow and Episcopal church services at the house, Masonic services at the grave, and procession of the two orders with King Templars in uniform as escort.
There was the strongest affection between Mr. Leavitt and his young wife on whom the blow comes with paralyzing weight. In their great sorrow, she and the aged mother, brothers and sisters, have the comfort of knowing that all who knew their loved one appreciate his worth, and mourn with them.
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