Samuel H. Saffell

George Saffell received word last Sunday from Thermopolis to the effect that his father was dangerously ill, at that place. He left the same morning for his bedside and arrived just before his father's death which occurred Tuesday morning at six o'clock. Mr. Saffell had been suffering for several months and had been told by physicians that a cure was impossible. He was a resident of Lusk for several years, coming here when the town was in its infancy - even before it was placed on the map of Wyoming, his children growing from childhood to manhood and womanhood in this community, two of whom, George and Pete, are still among us, and to them we extend our sympathy in their hour of trial.

Converse County Herald
September 6, 1906
Resolutions of Respect

At a joint meeting of Wm. A. Nelson Post, G.A.R. and Francis E. Warren garrison, army and navy union, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Whereas, it has please the Supreme Ruler of the universe to remove from our midst our worthy comrade, Samuel H. Saffell, who was a member of both orders, therefore be it

Resolved, That we members of Wm. A. Nelson Post, G.A.R., and Francis E. Warren A.&N.U. of Douglas, Wyoming, do hereby place on record our great appreciation of the many faithful services rendered his country and his comrades by our deceased comrade, and also of the great loss we have sustained in his death; and be it further

Resolved, That we, his comrades, extend to the family of our deceased member and friend our heartfelt sympathy.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions, properly attested, be furnished the family of our deceased comrade and also to the local press for publication, and that the charters of the respective societies be draped in mourning for the period of 30 days.

John D. O'Brien, H.R. Mewis, Ernest Adams, Committee.
Attest, S. Slaymaker, Adjt.

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