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About The Conservative (Nebraska City, Neb.) 1898-1902 | View Entire Issue (May 29, 1902)
Si Conservative. 15 OALLAWAY. Courier. His claim to the grateful remembrance of generations yet to come will arise from his institution of Arbor Day. CHESTER. Herald. A worthy citizen and true statesman , known as the "Sage of Arbor Day. " We are saddened at his de parture. OLAY CENTER. Sun. His trenchant pen retained all its vigor to the last. His love of the right and his denunciations of the wrong were as strong as ever. COLUMBUS. Telegram. Historians may not truth fully portray affairs in Nebraska Terri tory and state without making J. Ster ling Morton one of the prominent figures upon history's stage , and no man can view the life record of this remarkable character without beholding more or less to admire and applaud. Die Biene. He was one of the found ers of our commonwealth and ever tire lessly active for the growth , prosperity and progress of Nebraska. COOK. Courier. He was the City's fore- most citizen. CRAB ORCHARD. Herald. He was a foremost citizen not only of Nebraska but of the entire west. The passing of such a man is a national loss. CRETE. Democrat. We bid adieu to the sturdy old Roman who has stood up for that which he thought fittest. Vidette-Herald. He was more of a statesman than a politician. He knew no such thing as dissimulation. DAVID CITY. Record. His life was an example of true manhood ; honest and fearless in his convictions , he was respected for his opinions as much in the republican party as the democratic. DOUGLAS. Enterprise. Nebraska City has sus tained a great loss , the effect of which will be felt keenly. FALLS CITY. News. In his death Nebraska loses one of her brightest lights , a man who , while he lived , did much for the cause of humanity and science. Journal. In the days when Nebras ka's greatness shall be greater still , when her fair name shall be fairer , the children and the grandchildren of the men who mourn his death today shall attribute the greatness and the fair , me of the Nebraska as they shall then know it , to the influence and the pre cepts of the J. Sterling Morton that their fathers so honored and held ever in such high regard. FREMONT. Tribune. He was often a candi date for office , and led a forlorn hope with as much zeal as if he were sure of an election. In politics , as in business and social life , he detested shams and hypocrisy , and he exposed them with keenness of speech and a I trenchant pen. His was perhaps the strongest personality in Nebraska. # * # * The soft zephyrs soughing through millions of trees in Nebraska will sing a requiem for the founder of Arbor Day. And these stately trees will be splendid monuments to the good ho did. GRAND ISLAND. Independent. He not only grew large groves on his own lauds , but did more than any other one man to dot the prairies of Nebraska with groves , estab lished Arbor Day and advanced the in terests of agriculture , not only of this state , but of the entire union. All Ne braska mourns his loss as that of one of its most sterling citizens. HASTINGS. Republican. For half a century Mr. Morton has participated to a prominent degree in all that pertained to the de velopment of the state's resources. As the originator of Arbor Day he will ever be remembered in the prairie states. Tribune. Morton was a pioneer in al most every sense. He was in front , blazing the way and preparing the world for others. The whole country has , in his death , lost a most worthy citizen , a leader of men , an originator of ideas and a worker of spotless record. HEBRON. Journal. Without question Nebras ka's brainiest man. Every tree stands a monument to his worth , and his mem ory will remain green so long as the trees shall send out their blessings of shade and fruit and comfort to mankind. KEARNEY. Democrat. Mr. Morton was the orig inator and founder of Arbor Day , which was the crowning glory of his long and eventful life , and Arbor Day will for ever stand , not only in this country , but throughout the world , as a living monument to the memory of Julius Sterling Morton. Hub. J. Sterling Morton has left to posterity an honored name. He had enemies , but he made them because of the singular rectitude of his character. He was one of a coterie of notable men among the pioneers of this state , men of rare courage , splendid abilities , and masterful aggressiveness. LOUISVILLE. Courier. In the death of J. Sterling Morton , Nebraska has lost a faithful friend , a pioneer of pioneers. His tak ing away will be mourned by all Ne braska. LYONS. Sun. He has been a mighty factor in the upbuilding of Nebraska. He has always been a great help to young men , and he has said to them all , "The secret of all success is work , work , work. " NELIGH. Leader. He despised dishonesty in all its forms , and his talents were ever ready to uphold what appeared to him right and just. Closely identified with the early history and development of Nebraska , it is possible no single man has done so much to shape its destiny. NORFOLK. News. The state has him to thank for Arbor Day , and is likewise indebted to him as the originator of the state historical society , of which he was the perpetual president. Mr. Morton was a great friend of the young men and was always pleased to aid them with his advice and encouragement. PAWNEE CITY. Press. He was a man of fine attain ments and gifted with force and elo quence. In his death Nebraska has lost an esteemed citizen. PERU. Pointer. Mr. Morton was a man of rare intellectual ability , who used it not for his own welfare alone , but for the good of the community , state and country in which ho lived. PLATTSMOUTH. News. His continued example for seventy years and his helpful advice will not be forgotten by the many who were fortunate enough to seek and heed his counsel. Democrat. He was the father of Arbor Day , and as such his memory will be cherished for generations to come. PONOA. Herald. One of the most prominent factors in the early development of Ne braska , and always one of its most honored citizens. RED CLOUD. Argus. He was a deep thinker and a very forcible writer and will be missed by the ( newspaper ) fraternity at large. RUSHVILLE. Standard. He was public spirited and often gave young men a lift in the world and some sound advice. SOHUYLER. Quill. As each successive Arbor Day is observed his works and ideas will be better understood and appreciated. STERLING. Sun. Even his political opponents must admit his honesty of purpose , firmness in his convictions of right , and great mental ability. Nebraska has lost a valuable citizen. SUPERIOR. Journal. Strictly honest , highly in telligent , pure in his life , he fought all his days for honesty , intelligence and purity in democratic politics. TALK AGE. Tribune. By his deatli the state loses a valuable citizen. TECUMSEH. Chieftain. He attracted attention to the young state at a time when there were but few who were capable of ren dering such service. YORK. Times. He has builded a most endur ing monument and his birthday will be observed after the great names in our history have become dim beneath the dust of ages. UNADILLA. Union. Otoe county has lost a man who has done a great deal for the build ing up of the state and county. WEEPING WATER. Republican. An able man , an origi nal thinker and above all a man of great honesty and integrity. In his death the state has lost a grand pioneer citizen. WESTERN. Wave. In his demise the press loses one of its ablest writers , and the state one of its representative citizens. ILLINOIS. CHICAGO. News. Conspicuous services for the