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it*%s-1(1)lljen-h1t.idI!r-ryedtietr.rehe:e.chEnd of an Artiv© and IVful Mf«»—TwentyThree War* in Fori**«t. iDr. Daniel Duckett died at his home ] in this place Friday evening, December 12. of chronic diarrhea.Dr. Duckett was born in Wedmore, (Somersetshire, Eng., January 16, 1834, was therefore aged 56 years, 10 months, and 26 days. In 1853 he imigrated to America and settled in New York. In 1857 he went to Chicago and attended the high school four years. In 1862 he entered upon the study of medicine in the Chicago Medical College froui whichhe graduated in 18(35. After graduatinghe went to Louisville, Ivy., where he was examined by the Board of Surgeous and sent into the field as Assistant Surgeon in the U. S. army. lie remained with forces actively engaged until September 15, 1865, at which date he was mustered out of the service. In 1866 he visited England. lie returned to America in the spring of 1867 and located in this place in September following aud I entered upon tho practice of his profession. In 186'.* he was married to Emma Norman, a native of Somersetshire, England. His wife was one of the victims of the Chatsworth wreck, which occurred three years ago last August. Three children, Frank, Edith and Myr-l*t tie, a sister, Mrs. Sarah Arney, of Kent, d- Wash., three brothers, Fred Duckett of this place, Frank Duckett of Early, la., and Gabriel Duckett of Australia, survive. He has served as President of the School Board for many years, also as Village trustee and was a member of 118 the staff of Wabash surgeons. *on A man of strong convictions and al-ich wavs ready to defend them, his courage,ge in civil life was but a natural sequenceng of early years in war, where he gavem- evidence of inherent bravery, llis suc-in cess in his profession was noteworthy,cts liis integrity unquestioned and his hon-ids esty of purpose acknowledged by all.be His death will be lamented by the manyire whom he has betrieuded, and by theem community at large which sustains theiv- loss of an active, useful and honorableOlFRFunsinB8neanrendndFo:Fifltoe nerillRitoItAlyver vay »gs.1VOanybutt is hasTheiole * to getndsjht.lityith-we on, ver-re a Live lese ' be )n aLion _ 1man.I’he fuueral took place Sunday after* from the M. E. church and was under the direction of Goodwill Lodge, No. 379, I. O. O. F., of which society deceased was a prominent and highly respected member. liev. M. V. Crumba-ker read for the lessous l’salms 90 and I (’or. 15: 35-58. He delivered an excellent sermon vn I Cor. 13: 12: “For now we sec thiough a glass, darkly; but then face to face; now 1 know in part; but then I shall know even as also I am known.” During the service a choir sang: “A few more years shall roll,” ‘*Thy will be done,” “Sleep thy last sleep,” “Man frail—God eternal.” The pall bearers, all Odd Fellows, were: F. M„ Kelley, Henry Wendel, Henry Ul-bright, F. J. Carpenter, C. II. Watts and W. W. Paine. There were a number of beautiful tloral tributes. The church and the hallways were crowded, many being present from other places. Owing to the large attendance it was deemed impracticable to open the casket in the church and it was accordingly conveyed to the platform in front where friends were granted a last view as they passed out and formed in procession. A long line of carriages and several hundred citizens afoot followed the remains to the Forrest cemetery w'here after impressive ceremonies by the Odd Fellows, all that was mortal of their brother was laid at rest in a grave of living greeu.Pro11aJ.THE llOLL, OF MKKIT.
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Forrest Rambler
Forrest, Illinois, US
Wed, Dec 17, 1890
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