Payette County ID Archives Obituaries.....Wells, Alexander 1914
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Payette Independent 10-8-1914
Payette Independent 
Payette, Idaho
Thursday, October 8, 1914

DEATH OF ALEXANDER WELLS

Alexander Wells, aged 86, 7 months and 27 days, died at his home in Payette 
Oct., 2d, 1914. Mr. Wells for the past fifteen years had been one of the most 
respected and honored citizens of the town. He has been successful in a 
business way and has added much to the development of the town and community. 
No doubt his life has counted for most in the moral and religious fields. He 
upheld a high standard of life. Any injustice to himself or to another filled 
him with a righteous indignation and he was ready at once to oppose such 
injustice. That he believed to be right he was anxious to defend with all his 
might. What he believed to be wrong he launched against it with equal zeal. 
Among the worthy principles which he advocated were, the deeper observance of 
the Lord's Day, temperance, clean speech and pure social relations. He was 
especially interested in the church, for him the Kingdom of God was a matter 
of supreme importance. As a member of the Church of Christ in this place he 
was regular in attendance, loyal in its support and conspicuities in its 
service. He held the position of Elder for many years during which time he 
carefully endeavored to discharge such duties as were his. Often he has 
admonished the erring in that kind Christian Spirit which characterizes a true 
shepherd of the Lord. He adored no compromise with the world and worldly 
things but prayed and worked that the Church should be without spot and 
without blemish. At times he has sacrificed his own personal interests for the 
good of Church. He was well versed in the Sacred Scriptures and frequently in 
the absence of his pastor he filled the pulpit with edification and profit to 
all. His mind was remarkably clear, even in his last year he discussed 
accurately the problems of life and religion. He had a rare sense of clean 
wholesome wit and humor. His presence at any social gathering was a sure 
indication of good cheer. His after-dinner talks were always enjoyable. His 
cheerfulness and hopefulness together with his splendid habits of life account 
in part for his long life. His moral influence will be missed in the 
community, his spiritual strength will be miss in the church and his genial 
presence will be missed most in the home.

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Note:  Burial at Riverside Cemetery. ch

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