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Ed. Moonlight a Well-Known and Popular Young Man Dead—His Funeral
Edward Moonlight, a young man well-known to nearly everybody in Leavenworth, died yesterday morning, at ten minutes before seven o’clock. About a year ago, he had a severe attack of pneumonia which so depleted his system that he never fully recovered. Acting under the advice of physicians he spent a portion of last spring and summer in Texas but was little benefitted. He returned home and on the 30th of May he became worse and was confined to his bed where he remained until death relieved him from his sufferings.
The deceased was born on the 20th of September 1960, in Kickapoo township in this county. Shortly afterward the family removed to this city where he grew up to manhood. An apt student, he graduated the age of seventeen and shortly afterward selected pharmacy for his profession and began business as a druggist where his genial manner drew about him a warm circle of friends and a remunerative trade and at the time of his first illness no young man of his age and experience, had a more flattering prospect for the future.
His death is a sad blow to his parents and his sisters as he was the pride of the entire family. He was a member of the order of Odd Fellows and among the pioneer members of the Metropolitan guards where he was a favorite. Among the last things he spoke of before his death, was to make a request that in the event of his death he should be buried in the full uniform of the Metropolitan guards, which organization he loved with true military ardor. There is a general expression of sorrow that a young man so full of promise should be taken away in the bloom of youthful manhood.
His funeral will take place from the family residence southeast corner of Market and Fourth streets this afternoon at three o’clock.
The funeral will be conducted by the Metropolitan guards and Metropolitan Lodge No. 27 I.O.O.F. Rev. T.W. Barry, chaplain of the guards will conduct the funeral service which will be that of the Episcopal church.
This is the first time that death has entered the ranks of the Metropolitan guards and it has aimed high, for young Moonlight was a genial comrade obedient and uncomplaining. Ever foremost to make the social circle pleasant and the last to speak unkindly of any one. He will be missed his comrades in arms.
publication:
THE LEAVENWORTH TIMES
June 22, 1883
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Ed. Moonlight a Well-Known and Popular Young Man Dead—His Funeral
Edward Moonlight, a young man well-known to nearly everybody in Leavenworth, died yesterday morning, at ten minutes before seven o’clock. About a year ago, he had a severe attack of pneumonia which so depleted his system that he never fully recovered. Acting under the advice of physicians he spent a portion of last spring and summer in Texas but was little benefitted. He returned home and on the 30th of May he became worse and was confined to his bed where he remained until death relieved him from his sufferings.
The deceased was born on the 20th of September 1960, in Kickapoo township in this county. Shortly afterward the family removed to this city where he grew up to manhood. An apt student, he graduated the age of seventeen and shortly afterward selected pharmacy for his profession and began business as a druggist where his genial manner drew about him a warm circle of friends and a remunerative trade and at the time of his first illness no young man of his age and experience, had a more flattering prospect for the future.
His death is a sad blow to his parents and his sisters as he was the pride of the entire family. He was a member of the order of Odd Fellows and among the pioneer members of the Metropolitan guards where he was a favorite. Among the last things he spoke of before his death, was to make a request that in the event of his death he should be buried in the full uniform of the Metropolitan guards, which organization he loved with true military ardor. There is a general expression of sorrow that a young man so full of promise should be taken away in the bloom of youthful manhood.
His funeral will take place from the family residence southeast corner of Market and Fourth streets this afternoon at three o’clock.
The funeral will be conducted by the Metropolitan guards and Metropolitan Lodge No. 27 I.O.O.F. Rev. T.W. Barry, chaplain of the guards will conduct the funeral service which will be that of the Episcopal church.
This is the first time that death has entered the ranks of the Metropolitan guards and it has aimed high, for young Moonlight was a genial comrade obedient and uncomplaining. Ever foremost to make the social circle pleasant and the last to speak unkindly of any one. He will be missed his comrades in arms.
publication:
THE LEAVENWORTH TIMES
June 22, 1883
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Ed. Moonlight a Well-Known and Popular Young Man Dead—His Funeral
Edward Moonlight, a young man well-known to nearly everybody in Leavenworth, died yesterday morning, at ten minutes before seven o’clock. About a year ago, he had a severe attack of pneumonia which so depleted his system that he never fully recovered. Acting under the advice of physicians he spent a portion of last spring and summer in Texas but was little benefitted. He returned home and on the 30th of May he became worse and was confined to his bed where he remained until death relieved him from his sufferings.
The deceased was born on the 20th of September 1960, in Kickapoo township in this county. Shortly afterward the family removed to this city where he grew up to manhood. An apt student, he graduated the age of seventeen and shortly afterward selected pharmacy for his profession and began business as a druggist where his genial manner drew about him a warm circle of friends and a remunerative trade and at the time of his first illness no young man of his age and experience, had a more flattering prospect for the future.
His death is a sad blow to his parents and his sisters as he was the pride of the entire family. He was a member of the order of Odd Fellows and among the pioneer members of the Metropolitan guards where he was a favorite. Among the last things he spoke of before his death, was to make a request that in the event of his death he should be buried in the full uniform of the Metropolitan guards, which organization he loved with true military ardor. There is a general expression of sorrow that a young man so full of promise should be taken away in the bloom of youthful manhood.
His funeral will take place from the family residence southeast corner of Market and Fourth streets this afternoon at three o’clock.
The funeral will be conducted by the Metropolitan guards and Metropolitan Lodge No. 27 I.O.O.F. Rev. T.W. Barry, chaplain of the guards will conduct the funeral service which will be that of the Episcopal church.
This is the first time that death has entered the ranks of the Metropolitan guards and it has aimed high, for young Moonlight was a genial comrade obedient and uncomplaining. Ever foremost to make the social circle pleasant and the last to speak unkindly of any one. He will be missed his comrades in arms.
publication:
THE LEAVENWORTH TIMES
June 22, 1883
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Ed. Moonlight a Well-Known and Popular Young Man Dead—His Funeral
Edward Moonlight, a young man well-known to nearly everybody in Leavenworth, died yesterday morning, at ten minutes before seven o’clock. About a year ago, he had a severe attack of pneumonia which so depleted his system that he never fully recovered. Acting under the advice of physicians he spent a portion of last spring and summer in Texas but was little benefitted. He returned home and on the 30th of May he became worse and was confined to his bed where he remained until death relieved him from his sufferings.
The deceased was born on the 20th of September 1960, in Kickapoo township in this county. Shortly afterward the family removed to this city where he grew up to manhood. An apt student, he graduated the age of seventeen and shortly afterward selected pharmacy for his profession and began business as a druggist where his genial manner drew about him a warm circle of friends and a remunerative trade and at the time of his first illness no young man of his age and experience, had a more flattering prospect for the future.
His death is a sad blow to his parents and his sisters as he was the pride of the entire family. He was a member of the order of Odd Fellows and among the pioneer members of the Metropolitan guards where he was a favorite. Among the last things he spoke of before his death, was to make a request that in the event of his death he should be buried in the full uniform of the Metropolitan guards, which organization he loved with true military ardor. There is a general expression of sorrow that a young man so full of promise should be taken away in the bloom of youthful manhood.
His funeral will take place from the family residence southeast corner of Market and Fourth streets this afternoon at three o’clock.
The funeral will be conducted by the Metropolitan guards and Metropolitan Lodge No. 27 I.O.O.F. Rev. T.W. Barry, chaplain of the guards will conduct the funeral service which will be that of the Episcopal church.
This is the first time that death has entered the ranks of the Metropolitan guards and it has aimed high, for young Moonlight was a genial comrade obedient and uncomplaining. Ever foremost to make the social circle pleasant and the last to speak unkindly of any one. He will be missed his comrades in arms.
publication:
THE LEAVENWORTH TIMES
June 22, 1883
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