Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Clemens, Julius E. 1900
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The Belding Banner, Thursday, March 8, 1900


A death which falls like a pall upon the entire city, coming as it did so 
suddenly and unexpectedly, was that of Mr. J. E. Clemens, which took place at 
an early hour Sunday morning.  He had not been complaining of any illness at 
all but had been performing his usual duties, having just finished measuring 
some logs Saturday afternoon about 2 o’clock and returned to the inside of the 
factory.  A man asked him how much they would pay for certain logs delivered 
at Shiloh and he replied eight dollars per thousand, these being the last 
words he ever spoke.  He started towards the front door, stumbled a little, 
turned and went back near where Barney Curtis was standing, acting as if 
somewhat blinded.  A chair was near and he attempted to reach it, but before 
he could do so sent down all in a heap.  Medical assistance was telephoned for 
and Dr. Pinkham responded promptly, pronouncing it a case of apoplexy.  He was 
removed to his residence and all done that could be, but all to no avail, 
passing away without regaining consciousness in a little over twelve hours 
from the time he was first stricken.  Mr. Curtis says he thinks he retained 
consciousness for about five minutes when first taken, tried hard to say 
something, but the lips refused to act.

The funeral services were conducted from the home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. G. 
Quick assisted by Rev. R. A. McConnell.  Rev. Quick in his discourse drew two 
lessons from the deceased, one was his unselfishness—his thought and care were 
always for others more than himself, and none ever heard an unkind word from 
him, the other the uncertainty of life and the necessity of preparing 
ourselves for death while in health.  The entire factory force attended the 
services and paid their last respects to one whom all loved and respected.  
The floral offerings were very fine and numerous.  There was a beautiful harp 
fully three feet high from the factory employees, an anchor from the Baptist 
church of which he had been a prominent and active member, a lyre from his own 
loved ones, besides many cut flowers from L. T. L. and friends.  He was laid 
at rest in the River ridge cemetery.

Mr. Julius E. Clemens was born at Northampton, Mass., Sept. 24th 1853, and the 
large part of his life was spent there until coming to Belding eight years ago 
last fall, upon the organization of the Ballou Basket Co. in which concern he 
became interested and has been superintendent of since the start.  When it 
became incorporated about five years ago he was chosen secretary and has also 
held that position continuously since.  He was married to his first wife at 
the age of 21 and by whom he had one son Clayton.  She dying some years after 
he again married to the devoted companion who now survives him and by whom he 
had one child, a daughter.

As a citizen, as a neighbor and friend, as a husband and father, Mr. Clemens 
might truly be said to be almost a model.  His loss will indeed be keenly felt 
by everyone with whom he had associated.  He left $3,000 in life insurance 
written less than a year ago by L. B. Hall.  Mrs. Clemens wishes to express 
her thanks and appreciation of the sympathy and kindness of friends.

Mr. F. A. Potter will act as superintendent of the factory in addition to his 
former duties, and Clayton Clemens, son of the deceased, will be given a place 
in the office.


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