HARE, C. S. ESQ.

Sad and startling as it may be, we are compelled to announce the death of one of our most beloved citizens, C. S. Hare, Esq., well and favorable known as one of the most enterprising merchants in our community. 

His death was placed at about seven o’clock last Monday evening after an illness of several weeks, from typhoid fever.  Just prior to his illness he lost his youngest daughter, and from wearing influence of both mind and body over his sad episode, Mr. Hare was soon confined to his bed, from which he was never more to rise. 

Hr. Hare came to this county, from Cary O., about eighteen years ago, full of hope and energy, and for a time was engaged as a contractor on the Eel River and Air Line Railroads. 

He was married about a year after to his now widowed wife, Miss Emma Albright. 

He entered the Boot & Shoe business a few years after which he successfully followed until the time of his death.  In his business relations he was prompt, reliable and very attentive, and through his indomitable will and perseverance,  established a good trade, through the revenues of which he has left a pleasant home to his afflicted family.

Socially he was always pleasant and affable with a warm heart, yet positive in his likes and dislikes.  In fact he was a positive man and never flinched from doing what he thought was right.  Always cheerful, with a peculiar humor, always finding expression, he had endeared himself not only to his family, whom he dearly loved, but to all with whom he met.    He was looked up to as a citizen, and held a high place in the esteem of all.  And now the excellent friend, the pleasant comrade, the reliable citizen is no more.  But a few days ago he was with us, full of courage and buoyant with hope.  Today the pale tenement of him we all love has been consigned to its last resting place and up out of the gloom of this bleak November day comes the sad refrain, never more shall earthly eyes behold him, yet even in  our sadness there is a bright hope “springing eternal” of his having passed through the portals of the Heavenly mansion, and all is well.  

The sympathy of the entire community is extended to his bereaved wife and children who have suffered so much from death’s doings in the last few days.  God grant that the light of peace may break in upon their hearts once more, and that they may feel that their loved ones have only gone before, soon, at he most, to be joined to them in a union that knows to severance, never more to part. 

The deceased was a prominent member of the order of Odd Fellows, had filled the highest and most honorable place of trust and distinction, and was an exemplary member in all respects. 

He was buried with the honors of that order, a large number of visiting brethren being present.  His funeral took lace at one o’clock p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6^th

Oh, how sweet it will be in that beautiful land

So free from all sorrow and pain,

With songs on our lips and harps in our hands

To meet on another again.