From FAG member 48510304:
Obituary from the Pierce County Herald
November 2, 1893 TO HIS LONG HOME.
Last Monday evening M. J. Paine alighted from train No. 1, feeling cheerful and happy after a business trip to Michigan and a sojourn at the World's Fair. In less than ten minutes the community was startled by the report that his lifeless remains had been found about one block east of the depot. The body was conveyed to the City Drugstore and Dr. Ellis examined it and pronounced him dead. it was then taken to Miller's undertaking room.
When found he was lying face down upon the rail and guard rail at the switch just beyond where Fifth street crosses the Northern Pacific yards. There was a cut on his forehead and also on his lip. There had been no engine or train over the track for some time, and therefore could not have come to his death in that manner. Some feared that he had been foully dealt with, although it could not be discovered that anything was missing, or that any attempt had been made to rob him. Many others were of the opinion that he had died of heart disease. Coroner John Nutting, of Clarissa, was sent for and arrived yesterday morning and he impanneled a jury and commenced investigation. The autopsy revealed the fact that death did not result from the wound on the forehead, as the skull had not been injured in the least. An examination of the heart showed plainly that death was due to fatty degeneration of that organ.
Deceased has been a resident of this town for two and one-half years, and during that time has been a highly respected citizen. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity and also village recorder. He leaves a wife and two children, Walter I. and Miss Ella, both of the latter being absent in Chicago at the time of his death. Miss Ella returned last evening and Walter to-day.
While the blow is a heavy one to the bereaved wife and children, it is not wholly unexpected, as the deceased had previously complained of heart trouble and "had set his house in order." To the loved ones whom he leaves behind the World extends its sympathy and consolation. The entire community will feel and deeply regret the loss of the quiet, sympathetic soul who has bid a last farewell to all the things of earth.
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Milton J. Paine was a native of Maine, being born at Bangor, that state, on May 13th, 1833. He was the son of Joshua and Catherine Paine, also natives of that state. His father served in the war of 1812, being captain of a Maine company. He was a carpenter and ship builder by trade, and taught his son the same occupation. In the year 1852 Joshua Paine and family moved to Stillwater, Minnesota, the latter at that time not having attained the dignity of state hood. Mr. M. J. Paine worked five years at his trade in Stillwater, and in 1857 moved to Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, where he was married in 1859 to Miss Lucy Marsh¹, and they were blessed with two children, Walter and Ella. At the breaking out of the rebellion, in 1861, he enlisted in the 20th Wisconsin Infantry, took part in many battles and skirmishes, was badly wounded at the battle of Prairie Grove, Ark. He was given an honorable discharge and returned to Maiden Rock where he worked at steamboat building until 1870. In the latter year he was elected treasurer of the county (Pierce) and moved to Ellsworth, the county seat. Here his wife died the following year (1871.) He served the county as a faithful, honest and efficient treasurer for eight years. In 1875 he was married to Miss Clara Crain², of Mantorville, Minn., who survives him. In the year 1880 he moved with his family to Wilkin county, Minn., and settled at Campbell, where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits for eight years, and until he was elected treasurer of Wilkin county, which office he held until 1891 and then removed to Staples and re-entered into business.—Staples (Minn) World.
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Obituary from the Pierce County Herald
November 2, 1893 TO HIS LONG HOME.
Last Monday evening M. J. Paine alighted from train No. 1, feeling cheerful and happy after a business trip to Michigan and a sojourn at the World's Fair. In less than ten minutes the community was startled by the report that his lifeless remains had been found about one block east of the depot. The body was conveyed to the City Drugstore and Dr. Ellis examined it and pronounced him dead. it was then taken to Miller's undertaking room.
When found he was lying face down upon the rail and guard rail at the switch just beyond where Fifth street crosses the Northern Pacific yards. There was a cut on his forehead and also on his lip. There had been no engine or train over the track for some time, and therefore could not have come to his death in that manner. Some feared that he had been foully dealt with, although it could not be discovered that anything was missing, or that any attempt had been made to rob him. Many others were of the opinion that he had died of heart disease. Coroner John Nutting, of Clarissa, was sent for and arrived yesterday morning and he impanneled a jury and commenced investigation. The autopsy revealed the fact that death did not result from the wound on the forehead, as the skull had not been injured in the least. An examination of the heart showed plainly that death was due to fatty degeneration of that organ.
Deceased has been a resident of this town for two and one-half years, and during that time has been a highly respected citizen. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity and also village recorder. He leaves a wife and two children, Walter I. and Miss Ella, both of the latter being absent in Chicago at the time of his death. Miss Ella returned last evening and Walter to-day.
While the blow is a heavy one to the bereaved wife and children, it is not wholly unexpected, as the deceased had previously complained of heart trouble and "had set his house in order." To the loved ones whom he leaves behind the World extends its sympathy and consolation. The entire community will feel and deeply regret the loss of the quiet, sympathetic soul who has bid a last farewell to all the things of earth.
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Milton J. Paine was a native of Maine, being born at Bangor, that state, on May 13th, 1833. He was the son of Joshua and Catherine Paine, also natives of that state. His father served in the war of 1812, being captain of a Maine company. He was a carpenter and ship builder by trade, and taught his son the same occupation. In the year 1852 Joshua Paine and family moved to Stillwater, Minnesota, the latter at that time not having attained the dignity of state hood. Mr. M. J. Paine worked five years at his trade in Stillwater, and in 1857 moved to Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, where he was married in 1859 to Miss Lucy Marsh¹, and they were blessed with two children, Walter and Ella. At the breaking out of the rebellion, in 1861, he enlisted in the 20th Wisconsin Infantry, took part in many battles and skirmishes, was badly wounded at the battle of Prairie Grove, Ark. He was given an honorable discharge and returned to Maiden Rock where he worked at steamboat building until 1870. In the latter year he was elected treasurer of the county (Pierce) and moved to Ellsworth, the county seat. Here his wife died the following year (1871.) He served the county as a faithful, honest and efficient treasurer for eight years. In 1875 he was married to Miss Clara Crain², of Mantorville, Minn., who survives him. In the year 1880 he moved with his family to Wilkin county, Minn., and settled at Campbell, where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits for eight years, and until he was elected treasurer of Wilkin county, which office he held until 1891 and then removed to Staples and re-entered into business.—Staples (Minn) World.
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From FAG member 48510304:
Obituary from the Pierce County Herald
November 2, 1893 TO HIS LONG HOME.
Last Monday evening M. J. Paine alighted from train No. 1, feeling cheerful and happy after a business trip to Michigan and a sojourn at the World's Fair. In less than ten minutes the community was startled by the report that his lifeless remains had been found about one block east of the depot. The body was conveyed to the City Drugstore and Dr. Ellis examined it and pronounced him dead. it was then taken to Miller's undertaking room.
When found he was lying face down upon the rail and guard rail at the switch just beyond where Fifth street crosses the Northern Pacific yards. There was a cut on his forehead and also on his lip. There had been no engine or train over the track for some time, and therefore could not have come to his death in that manner. Some feared that he had been foully dealt with, although it could not be discovered that anything was missing, or that any attempt had been made to rob him. Many others were of the opinion that he had died of heart disease. Coroner John Nutting, of Clarissa, was sent for and arrived yesterday morning and he impanneled a jury and commenced investigation. The autopsy revealed the fact that death did not result from the wound on the forehead, as the skull had not been injured in the least. An examination of the heart showed plainly that death was due to fatty degeneration of that organ.
Deceased has been a resident of this town for two and one-half years, and during that time has been a highly respected citizen. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity and also village recorder. He leaves a wife and two children, Walter I. and Miss Ella, both of the latter being absent in Chicago at the time of his death. Miss Ella returned last evening and Walter to-day.
While the blow is a heavy one to the bereaved wife and children, it is not wholly unexpected, as the deceased had previously complained of heart trouble and "had set his house in order." To the loved ones whom he leaves behind the World extends its sympathy and consolation. The entire community will feel and deeply regret the loss of the quiet, sympathetic soul who has bid a last farewell to all the things of earth.
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Milton J. Paine was a native of Maine, being born at Bangor, that state, on May 13th, 1833. He was the son of Joshua and Catherine Paine, also natives of that state. His father served in the war of 1812, being captain of a Maine company. He was a carpenter and ship builder by trade, and taught his son the same occupation. In the year 1852 Joshua Paine and family moved to Stillwater, Minnesota, the latter at that time not having attained the dignity of state hood. Mr. M. J. Paine worked five years at his trade in Stillwater, and in 1857 moved to Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, where he was married in 1859 to Miss Lucy Marsh¹, and they were blessed with two children, Walter and Ella. At the breaking out of the rebellion, in 1861, he enlisted in the 20th Wisconsin Infantry, took part in many battles and skirmishes, was badly wounded at the battle of Prairie Grove, Ark. He was given an honorable discharge and returned to Maiden Rock where he worked at steamboat building until 1870. In the latter year he was elected treasurer of the county (Pierce) and moved to Ellsworth, the county seat. Here his wife died the following year (1871.) He served the county as a faithful, honest and efficient treasurer for eight years. In 1875 he was married to Miss Clara Crain², of Mantorville, Minn., who survives him. In the year 1880 he moved with his family to Wilkin county, Minn., and settled at Campbell, where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits for eight years, and until he was elected treasurer of Wilkin county, which office he held until 1891 and then removed to Staples and re-entered into business.—Staples (Minn) World.
Contributor: RiverFallsHistory (48510304)
Obituary from the Pierce County Herald
November 2, 1893 TO HIS LONG HOME.
Last Monday evening M. J. Paine alighted from train No. 1, feeling cheerful and happy after a business trip to Michigan and a sojourn at the World's Fair. In less than ten minutes the community was startled by the report that his lifeless remains had been found about one block east of the depot. The body was conveyed to the City Drugstore and Dr. Ellis examined it and pronounced him dead. it was then taken to Miller's undertaking room.
When found he was lying face down upon the rail and guard rail at the switch just beyond where Fifth street crosses the Northern Pacific yards. There was a cut on his forehead and also on his lip. There had been no engine or train over the track for some time, and therefore could not have come to his death in that manner. Some feared that he had been foully dealt with, although it could not be discovered that anything was missing, or that any attempt had been made to rob him. Many others were of the opinion that he had died of heart disease. Coroner John Nutting, of Clarissa, was sent for and arrived yesterday morning and he impanneled a jury and commenced investigation. The autopsy revealed the fact that death did not result from the wound on the forehead, as the skull had not been injured in the least. An examination of the heart showed plainly that death was due to fatty degeneration of that organ.
Deceased has been a resident of this town for two and one-half years, and during that time has been a highly respected citizen. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity and also village recorder. He leaves a wife and two children, Walter I. and Miss Ella, both of the latter being absent in Chicago at the time of his death. Miss Ella returned last evening and Walter to-day.
While the blow is a heavy one to the bereaved wife and children, it is not wholly unexpected, as the deceased had previously complained of heart trouble and "had set his house in order." To the loved ones whom he leaves behind the World extends its sympathy and consolation. The entire community will feel and deeply regret the loss of the quiet, sympathetic soul who has bid a last farewell to all the things of earth.
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Milton J. Paine was a native of Maine, being born at Bangor, that state, on May 13th, 1833. He was the son of Joshua and Catherine Paine, also natives of that state. His father served in the war of 1812, being captain of a Maine company. He was a carpenter and ship builder by trade, and taught his son the same occupation. In the year 1852 Joshua Paine and family moved to Stillwater, Minnesota, the latter at that time not having attained the dignity of state hood. Mr. M. J. Paine worked five years at his trade in Stillwater, and in 1857 moved to Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, where he was married in 1859 to Miss Lucy Marsh¹, and they were blessed with two children, Walter and Ella. At the breaking out of the rebellion, in 1861, he enlisted in the 20th Wisconsin Infantry, took part in many battles and skirmishes, was badly wounded at the battle of Prairie Grove, Ark. He was given an honorable discharge and returned to Maiden Rock where he worked at steamboat building until 1870. In the latter year he was elected treasurer of the county (Pierce) and moved to Ellsworth, the county seat. Here his wife died the following year (1871.) He served the county as a faithful, honest and efficient treasurer for eight years. In 1875 he was married to Miss Clara Crain², of Mantorville, Minn., who survives him. In the year 1880 he moved with his family to Wilkin county, Minn., and settled at Campbell, where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits for eight years, and until he was elected treasurer of Wilkin county, which office he held until 1891 and then removed to Staples and re-entered into business.—Staples (Minn) World.
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