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Waupaca Republican

December 2, 1881

A Sad Death

We are pained to chronicle the death of Mr. C.H. Lincoln, of Stevens Point, on Wednesday morning last. It will be remembered by most of our citizens that on the 18^th day of September, Mr. Lincoln was united in marriage to Miss Libbie Hummiston, of this city, and that they at once went to Stevens Point, which place was to be their future home. In about a week after their marriage Mr. Lincoln was taken sick, since which time he has been confined to his bed most of the time. He has been a great sufferer but has always born up courageously under his afflictions, sometimes getting better and again worse until last Saturday, when a change for the worse took place. Dr. Manchester and Mrs. Humiston, of this city, were sent for and went as soon as possible to the assistance of the young wife, who had been wearied by the constant care of her beloved husband. Dr. Manchester returned Saturday evening and it was his opinion then that Mr. Lincoln would survive but a short time. On Wednesday morning the hand of Death was laid upon him, and in its cold, icy grasp, tore him from his loving wife and friends. It is a very sad occurrence and the young widow has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community, both here where she has so long been known, and in her new home where those who became acquainted with her had learned to love her. Her short married life was a continuance of affliction, but notwithstanding all this she was always hopeful and bore up under her burden like a true and devoted woman. The remains were brought to this city yesterday for interment and the funeral services held in the Baptist church.