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Col. John G. Hudson died at 12:20 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, of uremic
poisoning.
He was taken sick about 11 o'clock Saturday night. Dr. A. G.
Altham was called about 4 o'clock Sunday morning, and finding his
condition serious called Dr. A. P. Smith for consultation. An
operation was found necessary and Dr. Dulin of Nevada was called to
perform this difficult work. The operation proved successful, but
the physicians found other complications to combat against, and these
together with the age of the patient soon proved that their efforts were
powerless. He continued to lose strength until death relieved his
suffering. His son, grandson, granddaughter and nephew were at his
bedside during his last hours, as were also a number of his closest
friends.
Funeral services will be held at the M. E. church today (Friday) at 10
a.m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. B. Rupard, after which Metz Lodge
No. 694, I. O. O. F., will escort the remains to Pryor Creek cemetery
where the ritual service of the order will be conducted.
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John Gifford Hudson, the
sixth son of Samuel E. and Sally Hudson, was born at East Palmyra, Wayne
county, N.Y., May 22, 1832. He was married to Mary Sprague at
Coldwater, Mich., November 8, 1854. Two children--a son and
daughter--was the result of this union. The son, W. E. Hudson,
survives. His companion passed away about four years ago and the
daughter followed about a year and a half ago.
When the war of the Rebellion was declared Capt. John G. Hudson formed
Company B, 33d Missouri Infantry, and entered the service August 29,
1862. His company was stationed at Fort Helena, Ark., for many
months, guarding the Federal stores and ammunition. On July 3,
1863, the general in command gave orders for the different batteries to
fire a salute the next morning at sunrise in honor of the nation's
birthday. Capt. Hudson's battery was to be the last to fire.
A few minutes before sunrise Hudson's battery fired, and the other
batteries fired in quick succession. But why had some one
disobeyed orders? Capt. Hudson was called before his superiors to
explain. He said he enlisted to fight the enemy and was ready when
duty called him. It did not take him long to tell them that his
battery had fired on the enemy and caused a retreat. For this act
the young officer was given a colonel's commission. He became
acquainted with General Grant and was ever one of his admirers. He
was discharged from the service as brevet brigadier general November 1,
1865.
Soon after the war Col. Hudson and wife moved to this state and settled
at Tipton. In 1868 he moved to Vernon county, locating near Metz.
Eight years ago he moved to Metz, and continued to reside here till his
death.
Col. Hudson was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens
of Vernon county. He was a man of sterling character, a true and
loyal friend and a faithful Christian gentleman.
He was an ardent member of the M. E. church and was truly one of its
strongest pillars, yet he loved Christianity in every denomination.
For over thirty years he has been a member of the Odd Fellows and the
order. He was among the organizers of Mt. McGregor Post, G. A. R.,
and held all the important offices in the organization. At the
last town election he was elected a member of the board of trustees, and
was appointed town treasurer. He was one of the board of directors
of the Metz Banking Company and was legal advisor for the bank.
It would be hard to enumerate the many offices, stations and positions
Col. Hudson has held even during his residence in Metz. Truly he
will be greatly missed by everyone.
He has gone to that reward that awaits the faithful.
The Metz Times, Metz, MO.
Friday, August 28, 1908.
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