January 7, 1909 – Box Elder Paper

With a suddenness that shocked the whole community, George F. Hamson Jr., was called in death Saturday at midnight. Mr. Hamson had been working up at Dewey and came home Wednesday feeling as well as ever had in his life. Thursday morning he suffered a chill but was not thought to be seriously ill. On Saturday his condition was alarming toward evening, and he suffered excruciating pain in his left side. The trouble was cerebral hemorrhage, super induced by ptomaine poisoning, and as stated the pain was very severe. In the early part of the evening the trouble shifted to the base of the brain, causing Mr. Hamson to be irrational. His suffering was pitiful, until death mercifully ended it.

The sympathy of the whole community goes out to Mrs. Hamson and her three-month old babe, in so suddenly being robbed of a husband and father, and only those who have had similar experiences can fully sense the grief of those bereaved.

Mr. Hamson was born in this city May 20, 1882, and grew up in this environment. He was a sturdy young man, quiet in nature, with every promise of a bright future. About thirteen months ago, he was joined to miss Laura Hadley of this city in the holy bonds of marriage, and a little three months old daughter was the sunshine of their lives. He also leaves a father, mother, brothers, sisters and many other relatives, for this family is one of the oldest in the city.

Very impressive funeral services were held in the First ward meeting house Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock, Bishop McMaster presiding. The stand had been tastefully draped in white and decorated with flowers and the abundance of beautiful floral designs covered the casket.

The speakers were Bisoph McMaster, Jonah Mathias, Bishop Brigham Wright, P. F. Madsen, Pres. L.A. Snow, and Pres. Oleen N. Stohl. The ward choir sang the selections, “What Voice Saluies The Startled Ear?” Miss Bertha Rosenbaum beautifully singing the solo, “Nearer My God To Thee,” and “I Need Thee Every Hour.” S. N. Lee, Lottie Cozier, and Victor E Madsen sang as a trio, “Who Are There Arrayed In White?” and Victor E Madsen sang. “I Know That My Redeemer Lives.” The prayers were offered by Wm. Horsley and Jacob Jensen.

We sincerely sympathize with Mr. And Mrs. Hamson and family in their sad bereavement, and pray our Father’s spirit to give comfort which will enable the sufferers to bow in meek submission and say, “Father, Thy will be done.”