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Show jInITquire calledby death jchn M. Squire, aged 71 years, a v&ent, of St.' George for the past 55 rears, died at his home here at 4 '.xk Tuesday morning. Death was o-ld b' Bright's disease and other complications. Mr. Squire had been in poor health to- some time and nine weeks ago tCo'i to his bed from which he never arose. John M. Squire was born in Salt Lake City on December 11, 1856, a of William and Maria Morrel s'oire. He grew to young manhood k mat city, and at the age of 26 rears moved to St. George where in 1335 he was united in marriage to ErrJia Thompson, in the St. George temple. To this union were born seven children, Mrs. Agnes Pickett of St. George, Wm. J. Squire of Salt Lake, Mrs. Marie Baxter of Salt Lake, Mrs. Clara Bunting, Mrs. Olive Hirschi and Morrel and Emma Squire of St. George. These with the widow, a sister. sis-ter. Mrs. Agnes Jones, of Salt Lake, and 12 grandchildren, survive. Mr Souire's father was one of the early pioneers of St. George coming here in the early days and assisting in the development of this community. commun-ity. Funeral .services were held at the stake tabernacle Wednesday afternoon at 3:50 and friends from far and near paid tribute at the passing of a re-respected, re-respected, honest and hard working ma. A song was rendered by a quartet composed of Alta Holt, Ruth Allen, . La;'e Staheli, and Ray Whipple. ) I, Prayer by Jos. T. Atkin. r Violin solo, Prof. Earl J. Bleak. Wm. B. Baker spoke of the goodness good-ness and honorableness of Brother Squire. He spoke of having been with this good man on the road, in the field and on the range and always found him as one who would never shirk a responsibility. Melba Webb gave a vocal solo. Geo, F. Whitehead said if this man had an enemy it was himself. He was a man who worked harder and took less time for entertainments than any ciher man he had ever known. Male quartet, Wm. T. Morris, Wm. T. Morris, Jr., Alfred Morris and Le-Gene Le-Gene Morris. Edw. H. Snow said if all the men and women who knew Brother Squire were put separately in room and asked to write their opinions of him they wuld be similar to what the two previous pre-vious speakers have said of him. He wuld rather plow, reap and sow than any other thing. He was thrifty, a good provider for his family and a loving husband and parent. The Savior said that "He that ex-a'.'-cth 'himself shall be abased but he "'at humbleth himself shall be ex-fed." ex-fed." No crown will be too great in fce hereafter for this good man. This country is certainly better for the of this man. Bishop Snow in behalf of the fam-l!? fam-l!? thanked al who had helped them during the illiness of their father and tusband. A duet was rendered by Alta Holt Ruth Allen. The services closed with a prayer :' John H. Cottam. |