Obituary for Chrisman H. Ward (1852-1894)
Lincoln County Times.
From the collection of June Groshong

To the Public and Patrons of this Paper

It now becomes our painful duty to announce to the public and patrons of this paper the departure from earth and all the busy scenes of humanity, the editor and the proprietor of the Lincoln County Times, Mr. C.H. Ward who after a most painful illness of fifteen days suffering from a maligant attack of pneumonia, was forced to yield to the inevitable, not withstanding he had all the advantages of the best medical talent, and all the care that loving and kind hearts could give. He had been in failing health for the past several months and on Thursday, Jan. 18, at about 3 o'clock p.m. whilst attending his duties of his office, was attacked by a chill which lasted for several hours and proved to be a premonitary symptom of approaching double pneumonia, both lungs being attacked simultaneously. At about the 12th day of his sickness his physicians and friends thought that he was some better, and entertained hopes of his recovery. But complications sprang up that greatly aggravated his case and destroyed the hope that had buoyed up the hearts of the friends who had constantly watched at his bedside from the commencing of his illness, and after great suffering that continued for 15 long and anxious days on the part of his friends, he was forced to yield up his spirit to God who gave it. And at 10 o'clock p.m. on Saturday Feb.3rd whilst surrounded by his family, father, sister and friends his soul took flight from earth and all things mortal to join many friends and kindred that awaited his coming on the other side, where the good and pure rejoice in the presence of Christ our Redeemer forever, and where sorrow, pain, and death are felt and feared no more. During the first part of his illness he frequently expressed a desire to recover though from the very first entertained a great deal of doubt as to that result, and some 4 or 5 days before the final close, told a lady cousin who had waited on him constantly for a number of days, that he was aware that there were a thousand chances against him for one in his favor.

He had no fear of death however, though craved to be spared for the benefit of his family, and remarked upon one occasion when asked if he wanted anything, " O, no but I was only hoping that if I had to go, that the Lord will be good to Hattie ( his wife) and the babies."

He leaves a wife and five little daughters, the eldest about 16 and the youngest 2 years old, who he loved most dearly and indeed they are worthy of a fathers love, and if the state were hunted over a more interesting and intelligent family of five little girls could not be found.

C.H.Ward was a consistent member of the Christian Church, and had been for the past two years, whilst the readers of the TIMES can testify as to the correctness of his ideas in regard to general morality, and the necessity of cleanness of the press. Believing that a newspaper coming into the family circle every week, should be free from all matter that would have a tendency to corrupt the minds and morals of the people, especially the young.

THE TIMES will continue to be published as usual in the interest of the family of its late editor and proprietor.

The funeral took place at the Christian Church in Troy, and were conducted by Rev. Frazier, whose remarks were most appropriate and impressive. After the services which were held at 2 o'clock p.m. Monday Feb. 5, the remains were borne to the city cemetery, attended by his family and a large concourse of sympathizing friends, where it was laid tenderly to rest in the grave, there to remain until corruption shall put on incorruption and mortality and death is swallowed up in victory.

J. A. W.

[Transcriber's Notes:

GBNF Vol 9 page 147 Troy City Cemetery

WARD

same stone Harriet Nichols 1856 - 1940
Chrisman H. Aug.5,1852 Feb. 3, 1894

File submitted to HERITAGE PAGES of LINCOLN COUNTY, MISSOURI by June Groshong, 12 January, 2007.

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