DEATH OF LEWIS CASS TUBBS
Summons Made Monday Evening Without Warning
Grand Ledge and vicinity was shocked Monday evening when it was announced that L. C. Tubbs had passed away suddenly. He had failed to return to his home at the supper hour, which caused uneasiness in the household, and his daughter, Mrs. R.B. Little, and little daughter, went to the Standard Oil Co’s station on Union-st. of which he was local distributor, to ascertain his whereabouts. After calling several times and getting no response, she entered and heard the pump working, which was unusual at that hour. Owing to the gas fumes she dared not light a match and went to nearby, neighbors and secured a lantern which it was impossible to use inside of the building due to the fire risk.
Not being successful in locating him she returned to the home and called on a number of friends to aid in the search. The friend returned to the| oil station and by the use of search lights the body of the deceased was found and removed to the home.
Mr. Tubbs bad suffered poor health in months past, bur of late has been in the best of spirits, but it is supposed he was suddenly attacked by heart failure.
Lewis Cass Tubbs was born In Oceola township, Livingston county, December 3, 1853. Sixteen years later he moved to Byron, Shiawassee county. In 1879 he was united in marriage to Janet Wallace of Wayne. After a residence of five years in Detroit they moved to Grand Ledge, where he bas resided since 1893. and for several years was engaged in the grocery business on N. Bridge-st. For several years past he has been the efficient representative of the Standard Oil Co. in this city.
He was a member and Past Worshipful Master of Grand Ledge Lodge F & A. M, No. 179. in which he will be sadly missed as a worthy member and an efficient officer. He was a member of the First Congregational church. Since early manhood Mr. Tubbs has been a consistent Republican and in past years has been an active worker in the interests of that party.
He is survived by his widow: one daughter, Mrs. R. DB Little, a granddaughter, Janet Little of Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Elina Eldred of Chesaning; four brothers, T. J. of Owosso; E. H. of Grand Rapids; H.R. of Mason, and Ralph of Lowell.
The funeral service was held at the late home of the deceased at two o’clock Thursday, under the auspices of the Masonic order, conducted by Rev. W. H. Sutherland of Lansing, and the remains placed in the vault of the cemetery at Wacousta, awaiting future burial arrangements.
In the passing of Mr. Tubbs this city loses a remarkable citizen, a man who’s character and reputation were above reproach. He was essentially a home man and it is there that he will be missed the most.
