“White Plague” Snuffs Out the Life of Popular Young Man. Untimely Demise. Age 33. Wagon Maker. Chronic heart disease and tuberculosis.
Morey Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Miller of this city, aged 38 years, died at the home of his parents, in this city, at 4:30 o’clock on the morning of March 26, 1910, death resulting from tuberculosis. Death came while Morey slept, and his passing away was as peaceful and painless as the demise of an infant.
The announcement of the death came as a shock, although it was known that Morey had been failing very rapidly of late and was visibly growing weaker.
Morey Miller, up to a year and a half ago, was one of the most robust and healthy young men in this community. He was of generous proportions, and tipped the scales close to the 200 mark.
During the month of February, 1909, Mory contracted a bad cold, which developed into a serious case of lagrippe, with complications, keeping him in his bed for some time.
He apparently rallied from the attack of la grippe, but was never again in good health. He gradually failed, and it was apparent that the “white plague” had fastened itself upon him. Being of a naturally cheerful disposition, Morey never conceded that he was really failing fast and even as late three days ago, was planning with his father as to what he would do “when he got well.” The disease fastened itself firmly upon Morey and two days ago he was compelled to again take to his bed. He grew weaker rapidly. During last night, he slept a great deal and at 4 o’clock this morning, with no apparent belief that he was nearing the end of his mortal career, he sank into a deep sleep, from which he never awoke again in this world. His death was calm and peaceful and he was attended by his father and mother.
The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made. A telegram has been sent to R. E. Miller, brother of Morey, who is at Winnipeg, and until an answer is received from him, the date of the obsequies and internment will not be definitely settled.
Morey Miller was an honored member of the M. W. A. and the Bemidji fire department. Always of a genial and even-tempered disposition, he was popular with all who knew him and genuine, sincere regret is expressed on all sides, at his untimely demise. (Mar 26, 1910)