Miller, Arthur W. 1880 – 1900

MILLER, COTTRELL

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:26

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer March 2, 1900, FP, C4

Sorrowful tidings came to the family of C. H. Miller on Tuesday in a telegram from Washington informing them them{sic} of the death of their son Arthur that day from drowning. The message was silent as to whether or not the body had been recovered and as to all but the one sorrowful fact. If recovered we understand the remains will be brought home for interment. The public deeply sympathise{sic} with the family in this sad affliction. LATER—'Yester a telegram was received from John R. Miller saying the sad journey home would commence on Friday morning. The remains are expected Monday.

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer March 9, 1900, FP, C5

In Memoriam.
Arthur W. Miller was born April 1, 1880, in Cresco, Iowa, where he lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Miller, until Aug. 16th, 1997, when his ambitious young spirit saw employment and good wages for him in Washington. Since that time he has been in that state and in Idaho.
On the evening of Feb 26th, at Cataldo, Idaho, he attempted to cross the Couer d’ Alene river upon the boom, while his companions went further around by the bridge to their boarding place. They saw him step upon a log that sank with him and hastened to his rescue with boats, but he had been in the water about thirty minutes before he was recovered and the dear young life had fled. He was a fearless, expert swimmer and bad no dread of the water, but his heavy Mackinaw suit and rubber boots filled with water, and one of his arms was partially helpless from a recent injury, therefore he was powerless to save himself. His brother, John R. Miller, who accompanied the remains to Cresco, was at Davenport, Washington, and was at once notified of the sad tragedy. Monday the beloved silent form was taken from the afternoon train to his boyhood home that will never be just the same bright home that it was before his happy voice was stilled forever.
Tuesday, March 7th, Rev. W. G. Silke conducted funeral services at the house in the presence of a numerous concourse of friends who loved the departed for his genial, noble nature.
The members of the family were all present except the sister, Mrs. Cottrell, of Eau Claire, Wis., who was unable to come. Those nearest who mourn him are father, mother, three brothers and a sister. His grave is in Oak Lawn, but his spirit is in heaven.

Oak Lawn Cemetery
 

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