John T. Sammin 1878-1904

SAMMIN

Posted By: Cathy Joynt Labath (email)
Date: 10/1/2006 at 08:31:24

Emmetsburg Democrat; Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA; Wednesday, March 16, 1904

John T. Sammin is Dead.

John T. Sammin, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sammin died at the Emmetsburg house Sunday morning after a few days’ illness. The sad news was a severe shock to the friends of the family in this city and elsewhere, who little anticipated the unwelcome announcement. The funeral was held Tuesday morning. Services were conducted at Assumption church and the burial was in St. John’s cemetery. The funeral was largely attended , several having been present from a distance. The pall bearers were Thos. Kingsley, J.B. Kelly, F.L. Dorris, Wm. McNally, H.E. Bennett, and M.W. Joynt.

The deceased was born at Worcester, Massachusetts, August 24, 1878. His parents came to Emmetsburg about 25 years ago and he subsequently made his home in this city. Like many others he had human frailties, but he had a kind, generous heart and would sacrifice his last cent for a friend. It is hard on parents and other members of a family to have a young man end his earthly career ot such an early age, but such occurrences are witnessed almost daily. The survivors have the sympathy of all in the sad affliction that has come upon them. Besides the father and mother, there are three brothers and three sisters living. All reside in this city except Eugene, who is in Arizona, and Mrs. Brodigan, whose home is in Sioux City. The latter was here to attend the funeral, but Eugene could not come because of his long distance from home.