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THOMAS MORRILL: Pipestone Daily Star
The announcement in, the DAILY STAR yesterday of the sudden and serious prostration of Mr. Thomas Morrill, was received with universal regret by our people, with whom "Uncle Tom" has lived so many years, and while it was hoped that his condition (though alarming) might not be so bad as reported, yet the worst was feared, and late last evening these fears were realized when another telegram was received announcing the death of Mr. Morrill, at 3:30 a. m. yesterday, at the home of his son, A. J. Morrill, at Coupeville, Washington. The delay in receiving the intelligence until so late last evening, is accounted for from the fact that Mr. Morrill's son lives 65 miles from a telegraph station. Thomas Morrill was born in Vermont, September 25, 1822, and was therefor in his 73 year at the time of his death. He lived in Vermont until 1852, when he moved west, locating at West Salem, near- LaCrosse , Wisconsin, where he resided until 1879, when he removed to Pipestone county with his family, and located upon a fine farm in Troy township. Here he lived until last October, when he left for, a visit with his son at Coupeville, Washington. Mr. Morrill was -one of the earliest pioneers of this county, and was a favorite of, all who knew him. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his death. His children are, A. J, Morrill, of Coupeville Washington, E A. Morrill, of Troy township, Frank Morrill, the well known Blacksmith, and Mrs. Jos. H Parker, of this city . Mrs. Morrill is at present, at Cedar, Rapids, Iowa, visiting, but has been notified of the death of her husband. Word has been sent to Coupeville to have the body embalmed, and it will be sent to West Salem, Wisconsin, in the near future, and laid by the side of his first, wife, who died there many years ago. The afflicted wife and children have the heartfelt sympathy of our entire people in this Hour of deep sorrow.
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