SAMUEL MOON
Samuel Moon,a well-known resident of the county, died at his home in East Hillsboro November 20, 1917, shortly after midnight. He had been uptown a few days prior and was not considered dangerously ill. He was born in Cornwall, England, July 13, 1845 and came to America in 1872, first working for the Ladd and Reed Co. as a horseman. Later the came to Hillsboro. Mr. Moon was instrumental in inaugurating the famous horse shows which were annually given in Hillsboro years ago, he and the late Riley Cave worked together along this line.
In 1881 he was united in marriage to Lillie M. Wren, daughter of the late Michael and Mrs. Wren, pioneers of the [eighteen] thirties.
Mrs. Moon and two children survive - Mrs. Elizabeth Swanson, wife of George Swanson, now East on business, and Samuel Moon of Centerville. Mr. and Mrs. Moon lived for many years on their place near Centerville, where Mr. Moon engaged in dairying, having always the finest herds of dairy cows. He was a fine farmer, and took an active interest in placing the dairy industry on a high level.
In politics Mr. Moon was a Republican, but he never allowed partisanship to bias his vote. He was a warm supporter and friend of Senator George Chamberlain and always gave him ardent support, as governor and senator.
Deceased was the soul of integrity, and had a large circle of friends in Washington County, who deplore his death.
The funeral took place at the Donelson Chapel this afternoon. Interment was at Cornelius.
The Hillsboro Argus, November 22, 1917, page 3, col 3.
Samuel Moon,a well-known resident of the county, died at his home in East Hillsboro November 20, 1917, shortly after midnight. He had been uptown a few days prior and was not considered dangerously ill. He was born in Cornwall, England, July 13, 1845 and came to America in 1872, first working for the Ladd and Reed Co. as a horseman. Later the came to Hillsboro. Mr. Moon was instrumental in inaugurating the famous horse shows which were annually given in Hillsboro years ago, he and the late Riley Cave worked together along this line.
In 1881 he was united in marriage to Lillie M. Wren, daughter of the late Michael and Mrs. Wren, pioneers of the [eighteen] thirties.
Mrs. Moon and two children survive - Mrs. Elizabeth Swanson, wife of George Swanson, now East on business, and Samuel Moon of Centerville. Mr. and Mrs. Moon lived for many years on their place near Centerville, where Mr. Moon engaged in dairying, having always the finest herds of dairy cows. He was a fine farmer, and took an active interest in placing the dairy industry on a high level.
In politics Mr. Moon was a Republican, but he never allowed partisanship to bias his vote. He was a warm supporter and friend of Senator George Chamberlain and always gave him ardent support, as governor and senator.
Deceased was the soul of integrity, and had a large circle of friends in Washington County, who deplore his death.
The funeral took place at the Donelson Chapel this afternoon. Interment was at Cornelius.
The Hillsboro Argus, November 22, 1917, page 3, col 3.
SAMUEL MOON
Samuel Moon,a well-known resident of the county, died at his home in East Hillsboro November 20, 1917, shortly after midnight. He had been uptown a few days prior and was not considered dangerously ill. He was born in Cornwall, England, July 13, 1845 and came to America in 1872, first working for the Ladd and Reed Co. as a horseman. Later the came to Hillsboro. Mr. Moon was instrumental in inaugurating the famous horse shows which were annually given in Hillsboro years ago, he and the late Riley Cave worked together along this line.
In 1881 he was united in marriage to Lillie M. Wren, daughter of the late Michael and Mrs. Wren, pioneers of the [eighteen] thirties.
Mrs. Moon and two children survive - Mrs. Elizabeth Swanson, wife of George Swanson, now East on business, and Samuel Moon of Centerville. Mr. and Mrs. Moon lived for many years on their place near Centerville, where Mr. Moon engaged in dairying, having always the finest herds of dairy cows. He was a fine farmer, and took an active interest in placing the dairy industry on a high level.
In politics Mr. Moon was a Republican, but he never allowed partisanship to bias his vote. He was a warm supporter and friend of Senator George Chamberlain and always gave him ardent support, as governor and senator.
Deceased was the soul of integrity, and had a large circle of friends in Washington County, who deplore his death.
The funeral took place at the Donelson Chapel this afternoon. Interment was at Cornelius.
The Hillsboro Argus, November 22, 1917, page 3, col 3.
Samuel Moon,a well-known resident of the county, died at his home in East Hillsboro November 20, 1917, shortly after midnight. He had been uptown a few days prior and was not considered dangerously ill. He was born in Cornwall, England, July 13, 1845 and came to America in 1872, first working for the Ladd and Reed Co. as a horseman. Later the came to Hillsboro. Mr. Moon was instrumental in inaugurating the famous horse shows which were annually given in Hillsboro years ago, he and the late Riley Cave worked together along this line.
In 1881 he was united in marriage to Lillie M. Wren, daughter of the late Michael and Mrs. Wren, pioneers of the [eighteen] thirties.
Mrs. Moon and two children survive - Mrs. Elizabeth Swanson, wife of George Swanson, now East on business, and Samuel Moon of Centerville. Mr. and Mrs. Moon lived for many years on their place near Centerville, where Mr. Moon engaged in dairying, having always the finest herds of dairy cows. He was a fine farmer, and took an active interest in placing the dairy industry on a high level.
In politics Mr. Moon was a Republican, but he never allowed partisanship to bias his vote. He was a warm supporter and friend of Senator George Chamberlain and always gave him ardent support, as governor and senator.
Deceased was the soul of integrity, and had a large circle of friends in Washington County, who deplore his death.
The funeral took place at the Donelson Chapel this afternoon. Interment was at Cornelius.
The Hillsboro Argus, November 22, 1917, page 3, col 3.
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