Grand Island Daily Independent Saturday 4 Nov 1899 p. 3
Fatal Fall
Mr. Charles Alford, living near Cairo met with quite a fatal accident a few days ago. while working on a scaffold a few feet from the ground striking his shoulder. At first he thought nothing serious of it but day after day severe pain attacked him and Dr. Hawk was summoned to the injured man's assistance. Upon examination it was found that in falling he had received internal injuries, and it was necessary to perform an operation. Dr. Hawk called to his assistance Drs. Harder and Miliken of Cairo and the operation was performed.
Mr. Alford is about 65 years of age and it is thought that the old gentleman cannot survive the operation. He is the father of Prof. Alford, formerly an instructor in the Business college here.
LATER: Mr. Alford has since died, and the funeral will take place tomorrow from the Evangelical church at Cairo, at 2 o'clock. Mr. Alford leaves many relatives to mourn his loss. He has long been a resident of the county and was very highly esteemed.
Grand Island Daily Independent 8 November 1899 p. 4
OBITUARY
Charlie Luther Alford was born in Berkshire County, Town of Ober, Massachusetts Aug. 19, 1835, where he resided until the year 1857. He then moved with his father's family to the state of Connecticut. Remaining there for a short time only he went to Fayette Co., Iowa. Here he met his future wife, Miss Sarah Thorogood and was married to her Oct. 12, 1859. Two sons were born to them Edward T. N. and Charles Albert, all of whom survive the husband and father.
In 1873 he moved with his family to Hall Co. Nebraska where he has lived until his death, Nov. 3, 1899.
Mr. Alford was one of the oldest settlers in this county and one of its most respected citizens.
By his sterling worth, and through his courteous treatment of all, he has linked himself to all his associates; this beautiful poem will be a pleasant reminder of his sturdy qualities and his pride in the comforts of "Home."
Mr. Alford will be missed: At home by the vacant chair; in the neighborhood by his familiar face and deeds of kindness; in the county by his loyalty.
"Mourn not the dead whose lives declare
That they have nobly born their part,
For victory's golden crown they wear,
Reserved for every faithful heart;
They rest with glory wrapped around,
Immortals on the scroll of fame;
Their Works their praises shall resound,
Their name—an everlasting name.
Drop the warm tear—Jesus wept;
Sorrow shall find relief in tears.
But let no secret grief be kept.
To waste the soul through nameless years
They rest in hope; their hallowed dust
Is watched, and from the grave shall rise
Earth shall restore and sacred trust,
Made immortal for the skies." (A NEIGHBOR)
Fatal Fall
Mr. Charles Alford, living near Cairo met with quite a fatal accident a few days ago. while working on a scaffold a few feet from the ground striking his shoulder. At first he thought nothing serious of it but day after day severe pain attacked him and Dr. Hawk was summoned to the injured man's assistance. Upon examination it was found that in falling he had received internal injuries, and it was necessary to perform an operation. Dr. Hawk called to his assistance Drs. Harder and Miliken of Cairo and the operation was performed.
Mr. Alford is about 65 years of age and it is thought that the old gentleman cannot survive the operation. He is the father of Prof. Alford, formerly an instructor in the Business college here.
LATER: Mr. Alford has since died, and the funeral will take place tomorrow from the Evangelical church at Cairo, at 2 o'clock. Mr. Alford leaves many relatives to mourn his loss. He has long been a resident of the county and was very highly esteemed.
Grand Island Daily Independent 8 November 1899 p. 4
OBITUARY
Charlie Luther Alford was born in Berkshire County, Town of Ober, Massachusetts Aug. 19, 1835, where he resided until the year 1857. He then moved with his father's family to the state of Connecticut. Remaining there for a short time only he went to Fayette Co., Iowa. Here he met his future wife, Miss Sarah Thorogood and was married to her Oct. 12, 1859. Two sons were born to them Edward T. N. and Charles Albert, all of whom survive the husband and father.
In 1873 he moved with his family to Hall Co. Nebraska where he has lived until his death, Nov. 3, 1899.
Mr. Alford was one of the oldest settlers in this county and one of its most respected citizens.
By his sterling worth, and through his courteous treatment of all, he has linked himself to all his associates; this beautiful poem will be a pleasant reminder of his sturdy qualities and his pride in the comforts of "Home."
Mr. Alford will be missed: At home by the vacant chair; in the neighborhood by his familiar face and deeds of kindness; in the county by his loyalty.
"Mourn not the dead whose lives declare
That they have nobly born their part,
For victory's golden crown they wear,
Reserved for every faithful heart;
They rest with glory wrapped around,
Immortals on the scroll of fame;
Their Works their praises shall resound,
Their name—an everlasting name.
Drop the warm tear—Jesus wept;
Sorrow shall find relief in tears.
But let no secret grief be kept.
To waste the soul through nameless years
They rest in hope; their hallowed dust
Is watched, and from the grave shall rise
Earth shall restore and sacred trust,
Made immortal for the skies." (A NEIGHBOR)
Grand Island Daily Independent Saturday 4 Nov 1899 p. 3
Fatal Fall
Mr. Charles Alford, living near Cairo met with quite a fatal accident a few days ago. while working on a scaffold a few feet from the ground striking his shoulder. At first he thought nothing serious of it but day after day severe pain attacked him and Dr. Hawk was summoned to the injured man's assistance. Upon examination it was found that in falling he had received internal injuries, and it was necessary to perform an operation. Dr. Hawk called to his assistance Drs. Harder and Miliken of Cairo and the operation was performed.
Mr. Alford is about 65 years of age and it is thought that the old gentleman cannot survive the operation. He is the father of Prof. Alford, formerly an instructor in the Business college here.
LATER: Mr. Alford has since died, and the funeral will take place tomorrow from the Evangelical church at Cairo, at 2 o'clock. Mr. Alford leaves many relatives to mourn his loss. He has long been a resident of the county and was very highly esteemed.
Grand Island Daily Independent 8 November 1899 p. 4
OBITUARY
Charlie Luther Alford was born in Berkshire County, Town of Ober, Massachusetts Aug. 19, 1835, where he resided until the year 1857. He then moved with his father's family to the state of Connecticut. Remaining there for a short time only he went to Fayette Co., Iowa. Here he met his future wife, Miss Sarah Thorogood and was married to her Oct. 12, 1859. Two sons were born to them Edward T. N. and Charles Albert, all of whom survive the husband and father.
In 1873 he moved with his family to Hall Co. Nebraska where he has lived until his death, Nov. 3, 1899.
Mr. Alford was one of the oldest settlers in this county and one of its most respected citizens.
By his sterling worth, and through his courteous treatment of all, he has linked himself to all his associates; this beautiful poem will be a pleasant reminder of his sturdy qualities and his pride in the comforts of "Home."
Mr. Alford will be missed: At home by the vacant chair; in the neighborhood by his familiar face and deeds of kindness; in the county by his loyalty.
"Mourn not the dead whose lives declare
That they have nobly born their part,
For victory's golden crown they wear,
Reserved for every faithful heart;
They rest with glory wrapped around,
Immortals on the scroll of fame;
Their Works their praises shall resound,
Their name—an everlasting name.
Drop the warm tear—Jesus wept;
Sorrow shall find relief in tears.
But let no secret grief be kept.
To waste the soul through nameless years
They rest in hope; their hallowed dust
Is watched, and from the grave shall rise
Earth shall restore and sacred trust,
Made immortal for the skies." (A NEIGHBOR)
Fatal Fall
Mr. Charles Alford, living near Cairo met with quite a fatal accident a few days ago. while working on a scaffold a few feet from the ground striking his shoulder. At first he thought nothing serious of it but day after day severe pain attacked him and Dr. Hawk was summoned to the injured man's assistance. Upon examination it was found that in falling he had received internal injuries, and it was necessary to perform an operation. Dr. Hawk called to his assistance Drs. Harder and Miliken of Cairo and the operation was performed.
Mr. Alford is about 65 years of age and it is thought that the old gentleman cannot survive the operation. He is the father of Prof. Alford, formerly an instructor in the Business college here.
LATER: Mr. Alford has since died, and the funeral will take place tomorrow from the Evangelical church at Cairo, at 2 o'clock. Mr. Alford leaves many relatives to mourn his loss. He has long been a resident of the county and was very highly esteemed.
Grand Island Daily Independent 8 November 1899 p. 4
OBITUARY
Charlie Luther Alford was born in Berkshire County, Town of Ober, Massachusetts Aug. 19, 1835, where he resided until the year 1857. He then moved with his father's family to the state of Connecticut. Remaining there for a short time only he went to Fayette Co., Iowa. Here he met his future wife, Miss Sarah Thorogood and was married to her Oct. 12, 1859. Two sons were born to them Edward T. N. and Charles Albert, all of whom survive the husband and father.
In 1873 he moved with his family to Hall Co. Nebraska where he has lived until his death, Nov. 3, 1899.
Mr. Alford was one of the oldest settlers in this county and one of its most respected citizens.
By his sterling worth, and through his courteous treatment of all, he has linked himself to all his associates; this beautiful poem will be a pleasant reminder of his sturdy qualities and his pride in the comforts of "Home."
Mr. Alford will be missed: At home by the vacant chair; in the neighborhood by his familiar face and deeds of kindness; in the county by his loyalty.
"Mourn not the dead whose lives declare
That they have nobly born their part,
For victory's golden crown they wear,
Reserved for every faithful heart;
They rest with glory wrapped around,
Immortals on the scroll of fame;
Their Works their praises shall resound,
Their name—an everlasting name.
Drop the warm tear—Jesus wept;
Sorrow shall find relief in tears.
But let no secret grief be kept.
To waste the soul through nameless years
They rest in hope; their hallowed dust
Is watched, and from the grave shall rise
Earth shall restore and sacred trust,
Made immortal for the skies." (A NEIGHBOR)
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