From the state of North Dakota
At the breaking of the day,
Fairmont sends a sad death message
To his parents far away.

And our city wrapped in mourning.
Sent this message as it read
[To his kind and aged parents]
That their noble son was dead.

Grief seems hard to his dear mother,
But her son is now at rest.
May she know that in her sorrow,
"God doeth all things best."

And, his poor and aged father
Sadly wipes a tear dimmed eye,
But he knows they'll meet in heaven,
Where they'll never say goodbye.

Now the ties of love are broken,
Death has claimed that they must part,
And his wife breaks down in sorrow,
Teardrops only soothe her heart.

And his children now are mourning
For their father passed away,
And the prayers he has taught them,
Now will guide them day by day.

Yes, his friends will ever miss him,
Sorrow touches every heart,
But 'tis sweet to have this comfort,
That in heaven we ne'er will part.

As a husband he was noble,
As Father he was dear,
And a son that is a Christian,
Makes a friend to all sincere.

In your hour of sad bereavement
'Tho your sorrow's hard to bear,
May these words bring to you comfort,
For your sympathy we share.

Grieve no more dear wife and children,
With his prayers soothe your poor heart,
Let him rest in peace, dear parents,
For in heaven you ne'er will part.
A FRIEND.

Card of Thanks.
To all friends whose sympathy and services were so kindly rendered in our time of bereavement, we wish to express heartfelt thanks; also those sending flowers and assisting in the music. May the Lord bless you all and spare you such sorrow is our sincere wish.
MR. AND MRS. D.W. BRANSON AND CHILDREN.