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Don L. Matson, youngest son of Asa and Dolly Clevenger Matson was born near Wilmington, Ohio, about 68 years ago and lived in this county all his life. When a small lad he lost his parents and was obliged to work his way alone in this world. Being of a very indus trious turn he met with many good men who taught him, “Honesty is the beet policy’’ a motto he ever had before his mind and the golden rule was strictly followed by the quiet, gentle and up right Don. Only a few months since he left his quiet home near Reesville, this county, to be able to learn his two boys, Law rence and Roy, to earn their livelihood and a help to him and his good compan ion, and while leaving his former home, many expressed their reluctance to part with such a neighbor and friend yes, ‘‘Friends he had many, enemies none. ' Being of a quiet disposition, one had to press his words from him, and never a word was uttered by him against anyone. When Dow arrived at manhood, he chose as a life companion, Miss Ruth Athey, who bore him one son, Henry who is still living, and soon the angel of death came in this happy home and took the wife and mother away, leaving Dow and Henry plunged in deep sorrow. Thus being deprived of a good com panion, Dow soon took unto himself an other helpmate in the person of Mrs. Maggie Stoops and they were married October 26, 1899, and to their union four children were born, two preceded him in death, and Lawrence and Ray still living. Besides the wife and sons, Don leaves one brother, Daniel Matson, and also two sisters, Mary Ann Creedon and Theresie Schaller both of Celina, Ohio, and many nephews and nieces, to morn their loss. About four months ago, he complain ed of pain and told his wife his end was near, and to take good care of Roy the baby of the family whom he loved like the ball of his eye, and to whom he was so attached; and on Friday June, 8, 1917 a paralytic stroke ended this useful long life, A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in his widsom has recalled, The boon this love had given And though his body slumbers here, May his soul be safe in heaven. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Matson and family wish to thank all relatives, neighbor's and friends, for their sympathy shown them during the sickness and death of hus band and father. —_—_ You can buy Ladies’ Unions in sizes up to 50, at Rice Bros,
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Sabina News Record
Sabina, Ohio, US
Thu, Jun 14, 1917
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