Miller, Lemuel Jesse 1868-1905

MILLER, CLEMENT

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 1/26/2005 at 17:40:14

Lemuel Jesse, son of John and Jane Miller was born near Metz, Iowa, April 29, 1868, and departed this life at Newton after a long, tedious sickness, October 15, 1905.

He leaves a wife and child, one brother and one sister to mourn his loss. He was married to Sarah G. Clement on October 25, 1887. To this union two children were born, one the eldest, died in infancy. Mr. Miller was a Christian and had great endurance. ___ he knew that weeks ___ before death for it was ___ get well of the dreaded disease. He took it calmly and his faith triumphed over death. He was fond of ___ and prayed and rejoiced ___ of his Master.

He was a good husband and father, a loving friend, and a splendid citizen and neighbor who was respected by al who knew him on his route selling mile the ___ him and the children remember him as their friend. In the triumph of faith, he came to trust the Lord with all his hearts.

He made all arrangements for his funeral. Burial will be held at the Tate home tomorrow, Tuesday, at 11 o'clock and the services at Sugar Grove cemetery at 1:30. Rev. J. W. Hackley, Hal Wilson will sing. Interment takes place at Metz. ~ The Newton Daily News, Friday, October 13, 1905, Page 1, Column 2