J. S. Blount, who was a pioneer merchant in Coldwater and who was well known in this county for several years, died at his home in Anthony on November 16. The Anthony Republican of November 17 gives the following biographical sketch and account of Mr. Blount's sickness and death:"James Spencer Blount died last Thursday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Al. G. Wright after a protracted illness of ten years following a stroke of paralysis at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 8 days. Funeral services were held from the Wright home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, the Rev. S. F. Lyons being in charge of the Episcopal service. The body was taken to Topeka, Kans., for burial beside a sister-in-law. Pall bearers were: M. L. Holaday, F. W. Olmstead, S. R. Bird, W. S. Dryden, C. W. Wright and Frank Hamilton.
"Mr. Holmes was the son of Henry and Helen Blount and was born at Rochester, Mo., May 2, 1849. His parents were from England. He lived in St. Joseph, Mo., the greater part of his life, where he became a member of the Presbyterian church in early manhood, of which he was a member at the time of his death.
"For years he was a traveling salesman for the McDonald Clothing Co. at St. Joseph, and also had a general store at Coldwater, Kans., for a number of years. Mr. Blount belonged to the Modern Woodmen of America lodge.
"Mr. Blount and his wife have made their home with Mrs. Wright for the last two years and during his long illness he was a patient sufferer at all times. He was always cheerful and always believed he would regain his health. He was a good Christian man and loved by all who knew him.
"He leaves to mourn his loss beside his widow, Mrs. Evelyn Blount, a daughter, Mrs. Al. G. Wright, both of Anthony and a son, Clair Blount of St. Joseph, and three grandsons, all of whom were present at the time of his death.
Also see:
Dr. G. W. PRICHARD
"SOLOMON W. MILES KILLS DR. G. W. PRICHARD", The Western Star, May 10, 1890.
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