Death Of Robert S. Verner

ODe of the saddest things we have been called upon to chronicle, almost in our entire career as a journalist, is tlie death of Robert S. Verner, which occurred at the residence of His. Gregg In the 3d ward, last Thursday afternoon. Only three weeks previous he buried hi bride of seven months. The cause of death in the medical sense was rheumntism, which went to the heart, but in all probability the real truth was that poor Kob's grief was eo great that he died of a broken heart. A singular fatality seemed to attend this wedding. Miss Adarus, who acted as biïdesmaid upon the occasion, died within a few weeks, then within a few months the bride herself was ckimed by the cold hand of death, and now, in less than a year, the groom has gone to join the others in that bourne from whence no traveler ever returns. Mr. Verner would have been 25 years of age had he llved one more day. He had been a clerk for Andrews & Witherby for some time, and had many warm, personal friendsamong theyounger class of people. He was a member of the masonic fraternity. .-"un 1.1 aieiuiijr. A few day's previous to deati Rob expressed a wish to be buried beside his wife should he die, but this request was not granted, a brother from Bay City coming on and taking the remuins to Montreal, bis former home. This action has been the cause of much harsh criticistn on the part of the very many frienda of the deceased and hls wife in this city. CARD OF THANKS. To the many friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and subsequent death of Robert S. Verner, we desire to return our heartfelt thanks. It Is during these times of trial and afllietion that one learns to appreciate the true worth of friendshm.