Luther T. Way (1891)

WAY

Posted By: Cay Merryman (email)
Date: 8/3/2004 at 02:12:01

Newspaper Unknown
January 1891

Luther Way, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Way, departed this life Sabbath last at 4:30 p.m. Deceased was born in Warren county, Iowa, Oct. 29, 1868, being 22 years, 2 months and 19 days old at time of death.

Ever since Luther was a babe a small dark spot was noticed on his right temple. A little more than a year ago, it having grown somewhat, his folks became alarmed and set about to determine what it was and have it treated. Home physicians were first consulted after which Dr. Leonard, of Winterset succeeded in removing the lump from his forehead, but others immediately commenced to develop elsewhere. A physician at Carlisle and one at Fredonia, Kansas also treated this case giving him but little promise. He then went to Kansas City where the most eminent physicians in the country employed their surgical skill in removing seven large cancerous lumps from him. This operation proved severe task upon him and five weeks ago he was brought home, emaciated, weak and almost helpless, never leaving the house until the sad day when loving hands carried his remains through the threshhold.

Luther had been a member of the M. E. church since 12 years of age. He was an obedient, dutiful son, pleasant and cheerful, and his friends were numbered by the score. During his illness he suffered untold physical agonies with remarkable fortitude, and he died a triumphant Christian. Though in the "flower of his manhood" cut off, yet his life was one worthy of emulation by those older than he, while his example appeals to his young associates with special emphasis. The funeral was a large one, held in the M. E. church on Monday and conducted by Rev. Patterson, whose text was "There shall be a resurrection" taken from Acts. Sympathy with the bereaved was general and heartfelt. Uncle Jacob Way, the respected father of the departed one is a noble Christian man, and the mother is a devoted Christian. And they have the consolation of knowing that their family is following them in the good way. Friends and bereaved present from a distance were: Edd. Gillet and wife of near Indianola, Oscar Way, a nephew living in Norwalk, J. W. Way and......