Calaveras County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Stephens, James Moses November 30 1921
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Calaveras Prospect, December 10, 1921
PROMINENT CITIZEN OF MURPHYS AT REST
Impressive Funeral Services Conducted by Fraternal Societies
   James Moses Stephens, one of the leading citizens of Murphys, and for many years
prominent in 
county affairs, died at his home in Murphys at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday morning after
an illness of two 
days. Monday morning he was stricken and paralyzed, and though receiving the best of
medical 
attention, his case was hopeless.
   The deceased was born in this county, near Fourth Crossing, sixty-one years ago,
and for his 
boyhood days he lived in Sheep Ranch, where his father was for many years a trusted
employee of the 
Sheep Ranch mine. As a young man he attracted attention for his many high qualities
and marked 
ability. About thirty-five years ago he moved to Murphys and commenced the
mercantile business in 
the old store for many years occupied by Riley Senter, and later by Manuel &
Garland, whom he 
succeeded. Later he built the large two-story building opposite the hotel, which he
occupied at the time 
of his death.
   He at once assumed a leading place in Murphys, conducting an extensive and
prosperous business. In 
1890 he was elected Supervisor of Murphys Township, and served his term with credit
to himself and 
his district. He was a member of Ophir Lodge F. & A. M., San Andreas lodge I. O. O.
F and Crescent 
Chapter O. E. S. He always took an active interest in the social events of the town,
and was a faithful 
advocate of all local improvement.
   During his lifetime he maintained a high character for honest and square dealing
and moral standing. 
His open hearted genial disposition made him a wide circle of friends. In his death
both the local 
community, and the county have sustained a severe loss.
   He was married to Mary Barrow and two sons, Ray and Earl, and one daughter, Mrs.
Della Bartini (sic), 
survive him as well as the wife, who is seriously ill.  Three brothers, Ben, Milton
and Lucien and four 
sisters, Mrs. Ashton Howard, Mrs. Warren Garland, Mrs. Wm. Caster and Mrs. W. G.
Snyder.
   The funeral was held at Murphys, Thursday, p.m. at 2 o’clock, under the auspices
of San Andreas 
Lodge I. O. O. F. and Ophir Lodge, F. and A. M., the former conducting the services
at the hall and the 
latter at the cemetery. Crescent Chapter O. E. S. also acted as escort. The funeral
was largely attended, 
nearly every town in the county being represented.
   The services at Masonic hall were conducted by San Andreas Lodge, No. 50, I. O.
O. F. of which the 
deceased was a member. E. F. Floyd acting as N. G. and Alfred Metz as Chaplain. The
San Andreas choir 
furnished beautiful music throughout the whole service. The Rev. McGill made the
closing prayer.
   At the cemetery Ophir Lodge, F. & A. M. of which he was also a member, conducted
the services, F. W. 
Fisk acting as Master. Both lodges deposited the evergreen in the grave, as did also
the members of 
Crescent Chapter O. E. S. There were many beautiful floral gifts deposited on the
grave.

Additional Comments:
James Moses Stephens is my great grandfather.

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