Stout - Jacob M. - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

In the death of J. M. Stout, York County, Neb., loses one of its earliest and most highly esteemed citizens. He came to Nebraska in 1874, and settled on the land which was his home until death. From a raw piece of prairie he brought under cultivation a highly productive farm which comprises of 240 acres with excellent buildings, making a beautiful farm home. He took great delight in assisting nature in beautifying the land which originally was without a shrub. But now beautiful shade trees line the road while around the buildings is a grove, all of which remain a proof of his thrift and forethought.

We can hardly think it possible that he has gone when our eyes fall upon these things which his hand has made so valuable to our comfort. Aside from his love for his family, he held dear the place of his former home in Montgomery County, Ind., and in late years he has made several trips to visit it.

The disease which carried him away was diabetes and he bore his illness patiently, never complaining or speaking discouragingly to anyone. In fact, the reverse was his make-up, always good natured and jovial, laughing and offering words of cheer when things seemed to go wrong. His health had been failing for more than a year, and after a severe illness of three weeks, he passed away on the morning of the 24th of November, at the age of 70 years, 3 months, and 12 days. He was married in early manhood to Miss Isabel Jane Primrose, four children resulting from this union, John, Mary, Anna, and Santford, all of whom remain to mourn his death.

The funeral services were conducted by Undertaker Wyman, of York, an old neighbor and friend of the family. Rev. Crisp preached the funeral sermon and closed with an able and fitting eulogy. Every effort was made to make his last days that of peace and comfort. The gathering of neighbors and friends at that time was a mark of esteem with which he was held in the community. The family spared neither pains nor money in making his last resting place a place of beauty and worth. The elegant casket was the most beautiful that ever came into York County. It was trimmed in gold in the most beautiful style with his name and date of birth and death engraved on a large gold plate on the top. It being a metallic casket its entire weight was nearly 600 pounds. Kind friends spread with tender hands flowers of the most beautiful description and the sun shown through the window and kissed them with tenderness known only to himself. After the services at the home, the large concourse of people followed the remains to the Arborville Cemetery, the scene of his last resting place. - thanks so much to "S" and her great obit work for this site