John S. Craig Dead.
Another Old citizen of Emporia Passed Away Friday Morning at 5:30 O'clock.
Friday morning brought sadness to the Craig home, at 213 West Street. The husband and father died at 5:30 o'clock, after a long and painful illness.
In December, 1887, Mr. Craig was first taken ill, and has suffered since that time acute and lingering pains. A postmortem examination this morning showed the cause of death to be cancer of the stomach. His age was 72 years. He was a native of Ohio, and was married in 1844 to Miss Emily Smith, who survives him. The bereaved family consists of the wife and seven children, four boys and three girls. The sons are, William A, in Osage county, E. E., in Montana, R. L., in Texas, and C. J., in Morris county. The daughters are Mrs. Ida Roberts, in Morris county, and the Misses Minnnie and Brosie Craig who are at home.
Mr. Craig has resided with his family in Emporia since 1868, and during that time he was active in promoting the best interests of the city. He was always guided by a firm belief in the Christian religion, and was a life-long member of the Congregational church. He was a Mater Mason, and the funeral will be conducted by that organization.
The remains will be interred in Maplewood cemetery. The time of the funeral will be announced as soon as the sons can be heard from.
The intelligence of the death of Mr. Craig will be received among his friends everywhere with profound sorrow and regret, as he was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him. His disposition is shown by the patience with which he has borne the suffering of the past five years. The deceased has held important public positions during his residence in this city and county, among them was that of the office of county clerk, assessor, etc. Although his illness has been of long duration it was thought by his friends that he would eventually recover. His death, there fore, will be a surprise and shock to the community. The bereaved family will have the profound sympathy of many friends who have known and respected him during his long and useful life as a citizen and neighbor.
Emporia Weekly Republican
Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas
Thursday, April 21, 1892
page – 3 *** column – 3
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Funeral of J. S. Craig.
At the First Congregational Church Yesterday Afternoon Conducted by Rev. W. H. Hunt.
The funeral of John S. Craig, took place from the First Congregational church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The sunshine of Easter Sunday, was beautiful yet it seemed sand to be present at such exercises following so closely upon the celebration of Easter morn.
The remains of John S. Craig were conveyed to the church by about one-hundred members of the Masonic lodge and deposited upon a catafalque in front of the altar, which was covered by a beautiful array of flowers. The selected choir, Mesdames Penny and Harris, R. G. Broadie and W. H. Dudley furnished the song service and Rev. W. H. Hunt preached the sermon. The lessons from which he drew the theme were such as would be in accordance, with the risen Christ, as taught by the celebration of Easter. the grave is not the end, but the beginning of a home beyond, and to which all are commended. The remarks were earnest and thoughtful and contained no lessons of gloom or darkness, but carried his hearers to a higher plane, that of contemplating the works of Christ and his promises to those who follow his teachings.
The services concluded, the friends, who filled every seat in the church, were permitted to view the remains. Among those in attendance were noticed especially the old citizens and settlers of Emporia and Lyon county, who were gathered for a common purdose, that of paying the last tribute to their esteemed friend. The remains were interred in Maple wood cemetery, and the performance of the last sad rites was witnessed by a large concourse of people.
The pall-bearers were, H. C. cross, William Martindale, Van R. Homes, Isaiah Jones and Judges Graves and Buck.
Emporia Weekly Republic
Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas
Thursday, April 21, 1892
page – Front column - 8
Another Old citizen of Emporia Passed Away Friday Morning at 5:30 O'clock.
Friday morning brought sadness to the Craig home, at 213 West Street. The husband and father died at 5:30 o'clock, after a long and painful illness.
In December, 1887, Mr. Craig was first taken ill, and has suffered since that time acute and lingering pains. A postmortem examination this morning showed the cause of death to be cancer of the stomach. His age was 72 years. He was a native of Ohio, and was married in 1844 to Miss Emily Smith, who survives him. The bereaved family consists of the wife and seven children, four boys and three girls. The sons are, William A, in Osage county, E. E., in Montana, R. L., in Texas, and C. J., in Morris county. The daughters are Mrs. Ida Roberts, in Morris county, and the Misses Minnnie and Brosie Craig who are at home.
Mr. Craig has resided with his family in Emporia since 1868, and during that time he was active in promoting the best interests of the city. He was always guided by a firm belief in the Christian religion, and was a life-long member of the Congregational church. He was a Mater Mason, and the funeral will be conducted by that organization.
The remains will be interred in Maplewood cemetery. The time of the funeral will be announced as soon as the sons can be heard from.
The intelligence of the death of Mr. Craig will be received among his friends everywhere with profound sorrow and regret, as he was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him. His disposition is shown by the patience with which he has borne the suffering of the past five years. The deceased has held important public positions during his residence in this city and county, among them was that of the office of county clerk, assessor, etc. Although his illness has been of long duration it was thought by his friends that he would eventually recover. His death, there fore, will be a surprise and shock to the community. The bereaved family will have the profound sympathy of many friends who have known and respected him during his long and useful life as a citizen and neighbor.
Emporia Weekly Republican
Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas
Thursday, April 21, 1892
page – 3 *** column – 3
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Funeral of J. S. Craig.
At the First Congregational Church Yesterday Afternoon Conducted by Rev. W. H. Hunt.
The funeral of John S. Craig, took place from the First Congregational church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The sunshine of Easter Sunday, was beautiful yet it seemed sand to be present at such exercises following so closely upon the celebration of Easter morn.
The remains of John S. Craig were conveyed to the church by about one-hundred members of the Masonic lodge and deposited upon a catafalque in front of the altar, which was covered by a beautiful array of flowers. The selected choir, Mesdames Penny and Harris, R. G. Broadie and W. H. Dudley furnished the song service and Rev. W. H. Hunt preached the sermon. The lessons from which he drew the theme were such as would be in accordance, with the risen Christ, as taught by the celebration of Easter. the grave is not the end, but the beginning of a home beyond, and to which all are commended. The remarks were earnest and thoughtful and contained no lessons of gloom or darkness, but carried his hearers to a higher plane, that of contemplating the works of Christ and his promises to those who follow his teachings.
The services concluded, the friends, who filled every seat in the church, were permitted to view the remains. Among those in attendance were noticed especially the old citizens and settlers of Emporia and Lyon county, who were gathered for a common purdose, that of paying the last tribute to their esteemed friend. The remains were interred in Maple wood cemetery, and the performance of the last sad rites was witnessed by a large concourse of people.
The pall-bearers were, H. C. cross, William Martindale, Van R. Homes, Isaiah Jones and Judges Graves and Buck.
Emporia Weekly Republic
Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas
Thursday, April 21, 1892
page – Front column - 8
John S. Craig Dead.
Another Old citizen of Emporia Passed Away Friday Morning at 5:30 O'clock.
Friday morning brought sadness to the Craig home, at 213 West Street. The husband and father died at 5:30 o'clock, after a long and painful illness.
In December, 1887, Mr. Craig was first taken ill, and has suffered since that time acute and lingering pains. A postmortem examination this morning showed the cause of death to be cancer of the stomach. His age was 72 years. He was a native of Ohio, and was married in 1844 to Miss Emily Smith, who survives him. The bereaved family consists of the wife and seven children, four boys and three girls. The sons are, William A, in Osage county, E. E., in Montana, R. L., in Texas, and C. J., in Morris county. The daughters are Mrs. Ida Roberts, in Morris county, and the Misses Minnnie and Brosie Craig who are at home.
Mr. Craig has resided with his family in Emporia since 1868, and during that time he was active in promoting the best interests of the city. He was always guided by a firm belief in the Christian religion, and was a life-long member of the Congregational church. He was a Mater Mason, and the funeral will be conducted by that organization.
The remains will be interred in Maplewood cemetery. The time of the funeral will be announced as soon as the sons can be heard from.
The intelligence of the death of Mr. Craig will be received among his friends everywhere with profound sorrow and regret, as he was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him. His disposition is shown by the patience with which he has borne the suffering of the past five years. The deceased has held important public positions during his residence in this city and county, among them was that of the office of county clerk, assessor, etc. Although his illness has been of long duration it was thought by his friends that he would eventually recover. His death, there fore, will be a surprise and shock to the community. The bereaved family will have the profound sympathy of many friends who have known and respected him during his long and useful life as a citizen and neighbor.
Emporia Weekly Republican
Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas
Thursday, April 21, 1892
page – 3 *** column – 3
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Funeral of J. S. Craig.
At the First Congregational Church Yesterday Afternoon Conducted by Rev. W. H. Hunt.
The funeral of John S. Craig, took place from the First Congregational church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The sunshine of Easter Sunday, was beautiful yet it seemed sand to be present at such exercises following so closely upon the celebration of Easter morn.
The remains of John S. Craig were conveyed to the church by about one-hundred members of the Masonic lodge and deposited upon a catafalque in front of the altar, which was covered by a beautiful array of flowers. The selected choir, Mesdames Penny and Harris, R. G. Broadie and W. H. Dudley furnished the song service and Rev. W. H. Hunt preached the sermon. The lessons from which he drew the theme were such as would be in accordance, with the risen Christ, as taught by the celebration of Easter. the grave is not the end, but the beginning of a home beyond, and to which all are commended. The remarks were earnest and thoughtful and contained no lessons of gloom or darkness, but carried his hearers to a higher plane, that of contemplating the works of Christ and his promises to those who follow his teachings.
The services concluded, the friends, who filled every seat in the church, were permitted to view the remains. Among those in attendance were noticed especially the old citizens and settlers of Emporia and Lyon county, who were gathered for a common purdose, that of paying the last tribute to their esteemed friend. The remains were interred in Maple wood cemetery, and the performance of the last sad rites was witnessed by a large concourse of people.
The pall-bearers were, H. C. cross, William Martindale, Van R. Homes, Isaiah Jones and Judges Graves and Buck.
Emporia Weekly Republic
Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas
Thursday, April 21, 1892
page – Front column - 8
Another Old citizen of Emporia Passed Away Friday Morning at 5:30 O'clock.
Friday morning brought sadness to the Craig home, at 213 West Street. The husband and father died at 5:30 o'clock, after a long and painful illness.
In December, 1887, Mr. Craig was first taken ill, and has suffered since that time acute and lingering pains. A postmortem examination this morning showed the cause of death to be cancer of the stomach. His age was 72 years. He was a native of Ohio, and was married in 1844 to Miss Emily Smith, who survives him. The bereaved family consists of the wife and seven children, four boys and three girls. The sons are, William A, in Osage county, E. E., in Montana, R. L., in Texas, and C. J., in Morris county. The daughters are Mrs. Ida Roberts, in Morris county, and the Misses Minnnie and Brosie Craig who are at home.
Mr. Craig has resided with his family in Emporia since 1868, and during that time he was active in promoting the best interests of the city. He was always guided by a firm belief in the Christian religion, and was a life-long member of the Congregational church. He was a Mater Mason, and the funeral will be conducted by that organization.
The remains will be interred in Maplewood cemetery. The time of the funeral will be announced as soon as the sons can be heard from.
The intelligence of the death of Mr. Craig will be received among his friends everywhere with profound sorrow and regret, as he was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew him. His disposition is shown by the patience with which he has borne the suffering of the past five years. The deceased has held important public positions during his residence in this city and county, among them was that of the office of county clerk, assessor, etc. Although his illness has been of long duration it was thought by his friends that he would eventually recover. His death, there fore, will be a surprise and shock to the community. The bereaved family will have the profound sympathy of many friends who have known and respected him during his long and useful life as a citizen and neighbor.
Emporia Weekly Republican
Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas
Thursday, April 21, 1892
page – 3 *** column – 3
************
Funeral of J. S. Craig.
At the First Congregational Church Yesterday Afternoon Conducted by Rev. W. H. Hunt.
The funeral of John S. Craig, took place from the First Congregational church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The sunshine of Easter Sunday, was beautiful yet it seemed sand to be present at such exercises following so closely upon the celebration of Easter morn.
The remains of John S. Craig were conveyed to the church by about one-hundred members of the Masonic lodge and deposited upon a catafalque in front of the altar, which was covered by a beautiful array of flowers. The selected choir, Mesdames Penny and Harris, R. G. Broadie and W. H. Dudley furnished the song service and Rev. W. H. Hunt preached the sermon. The lessons from which he drew the theme were such as would be in accordance, with the risen Christ, as taught by the celebration of Easter. the grave is not the end, but the beginning of a home beyond, and to which all are commended. The remarks were earnest and thoughtful and contained no lessons of gloom or darkness, but carried his hearers to a higher plane, that of contemplating the works of Christ and his promises to those who follow his teachings.
The services concluded, the friends, who filled every seat in the church, were permitted to view the remains. Among those in attendance were noticed especially the old citizens and settlers of Emporia and Lyon county, who were gathered for a common purdose, that of paying the last tribute to their esteemed friend. The remains were interred in Maple wood cemetery, and the performance of the last sad rites was witnessed by a large concourse of people.
The pall-bearers were, H. C. cross, William Martindale, Van R. Homes, Isaiah Jones and Judges Graves and Buck.
Emporia Weekly Republic
Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas
Thursday, April 21, 1892
page – Front column - 8
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