Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Aug 1929
Hugh Kelley Mourned
It is not often that the passing of one man in any community causes the universal sorrowing that followed the news of the death of Hugh Kelley of Reliance, not only in Reliance but throughout the towns of the Union Pacific in Southwest Wyoming wherever this quiet, earnest and friendly man was known, and where there are First Aid and Mine Rescue men who had met him on the contest field—or worked with him when expert knowledge was sorely needed.
Mr. Kelley had gone with his son and daughter-in-law and a party of friends, for a vacation and fishing trip to Big Sandy opening in the North Country, and there, after happy days spent amid the glory of Wyoming mountains, he passed away quietly on Tuesday, June 24th, following a heart straing.
Hugh MacIntyre Kelley was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, January 6th, 1876. When he was just a lad—under age—he enlisted in a Scottish regiment and was bought out by his father. However when he again enlisted and troops were needed for foreign service he was allowed to go and serve with the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, a famous Scottish regiment, during the Boxer uprising in China and in India where he also saw active service. He was awarded the Queen Victoria medal for meritorious service in China and also held a silver medal for Indian service with the special Punjaub Frontier bar of 1897-98. His discharge from the British army at the close of his foreign service carries a special citation and a note of release with “exemplary character.” He remained in the intelligence service of the British government in China for a time and had many tokens of the esteem in which he was held by Chinese and governmental officials as well as many treasures and curios from British India and Afghanistan.
He was married in Scotland in 1904 to Miss Margaret Pryde and came to the United States in 1909.
Funeral services were held at his home in Reliance and at the Masonic Temple in Rock Springs, Reverend Doctor Wm. Marshall, pastor of the First Congregational Church, and the Masonic Lodge conducting the service. Quoting Reverend Dr. Marshall, who said:
“He was a painstaking, efficient workman, expert in safety and first aid. He was First Aid Instructor for the Girl Scouts, all of whom are present at this service and as a token of love and respect will sing “Taps” at the grave. He was a member of the Congregational Church, a man of high moral character, loved and respected by his fellow workers and by the entire community.”
It will be remembered that Mr. Kelley was voted the watch safety award given at the Reliance mines a years and a half ago. And more than all the honors that came to him during his life those who have seen him at work will cherish memories of his great fairness and humorous quiet kindnesses.
Besides his sorrowing widow, Mr. Kelley leaves five children: James, of Reliance Store; Mrs. Floyd Roberts of Pocatello and Mary, Margaret and Agnes, at home. To them all is extended the heartfelt sorrowing sympathy of their community.
Hugh Kelley Mourned
It is not often that the passing of one man in any community causes the universal sorrowing that followed the news of the death of Hugh Kelley of Reliance, not only in Reliance but throughout the towns of the Union Pacific in Southwest Wyoming wherever this quiet, earnest and friendly man was known, and where there are First Aid and Mine Rescue men who had met him on the contest field—or worked with him when expert knowledge was sorely needed.
Mr. Kelley had gone with his son and daughter-in-law and a party of friends, for a vacation and fishing trip to Big Sandy opening in the North Country, and there, after happy days spent amid the glory of Wyoming mountains, he passed away quietly on Tuesday, June 24th, following a heart straing.
Hugh MacIntyre Kelley was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, January 6th, 1876. When he was just a lad—under age—he enlisted in a Scottish regiment and was bought out by his father. However when he again enlisted and troops were needed for foreign service he was allowed to go and serve with the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, a famous Scottish regiment, during the Boxer uprising in China and in India where he also saw active service. He was awarded the Queen Victoria medal for meritorious service in China and also held a silver medal for Indian service with the special Punjaub Frontier bar of 1897-98. His discharge from the British army at the close of his foreign service carries a special citation and a note of release with “exemplary character.” He remained in the intelligence service of the British government in China for a time and had many tokens of the esteem in which he was held by Chinese and governmental officials as well as many treasures and curios from British India and Afghanistan.
He was married in Scotland in 1904 to Miss Margaret Pryde and came to the United States in 1909.
Funeral services were held at his home in Reliance and at the Masonic Temple in Rock Springs, Reverend Doctor Wm. Marshall, pastor of the First Congregational Church, and the Masonic Lodge conducting the service. Quoting Reverend Dr. Marshall, who said:
“He was a painstaking, efficient workman, expert in safety and first aid. He was First Aid Instructor for the Girl Scouts, all of whom are present at this service and as a token of love and respect will sing “Taps” at the grave. He was a member of the Congregational Church, a man of high moral character, loved and respected by his fellow workers and by the entire community.”
It will be remembered that Mr. Kelley was voted the watch safety award given at the Reliance mines a years and a half ago. And more than all the honors that came to him during his life those who have seen him at work will cherish memories of his great fairness and humorous quiet kindnesses.
Besides his sorrowing widow, Mr. Kelley leaves five children: James, of Reliance Store; Mrs. Floyd Roberts of Pocatello and Mary, Margaret and Agnes, at home. To them all is extended the heartfelt sorrowing sympathy of their community.
Union Pacific Coal Company Employe’s Magazine, Aug 1929
Hugh Kelley Mourned
It is not often that the passing of one man in any community causes the universal sorrowing that followed the news of the death of Hugh Kelley of Reliance, not only in Reliance but throughout the towns of the Union Pacific in Southwest Wyoming wherever this quiet, earnest and friendly man was known, and where there are First Aid and Mine Rescue men who had met him on the contest field—or worked with him when expert knowledge was sorely needed.
Mr. Kelley had gone with his son and daughter-in-law and a party of friends, for a vacation and fishing trip to Big Sandy opening in the North Country, and there, after happy days spent amid the glory of Wyoming mountains, he passed away quietly on Tuesday, June 24th, following a heart straing.
Hugh MacIntyre Kelley was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, January 6th, 1876. When he was just a lad—under age—he enlisted in a Scottish regiment and was bought out by his father. However when he again enlisted and troops were needed for foreign service he was allowed to go and serve with the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, a famous Scottish regiment, during the Boxer uprising in China and in India where he also saw active service. He was awarded the Queen Victoria medal for meritorious service in China and also held a silver medal for Indian service with the special Punjaub Frontier bar of 1897-98. His discharge from the British army at the close of his foreign service carries a special citation and a note of release with “exemplary character.” He remained in the intelligence service of the British government in China for a time and had many tokens of the esteem in which he was held by Chinese and governmental officials as well as many treasures and curios from British India and Afghanistan.
He was married in Scotland in 1904 to Miss Margaret Pryde and came to the United States in 1909.
Funeral services were held at his home in Reliance and at the Masonic Temple in Rock Springs, Reverend Doctor Wm. Marshall, pastor of the First Congregational Church, and the Masonic Lodge conducting the service. Quoting Reverend Dr. Marshall, who said:
“He was a painstaking, efficient workman, expert in safety and first aid. He was First Aid Instructor for the Girl Scouts, all of whom are present at this service and as a token of love and respect will sing “Taps” at the grave. He was a member of the Congregational Church, a man of high moral character, loved and respected by his fellow workers and by the entire community.”
It will be remembered that Mr. Kelley was voted the watch safety award given at the Reliance mines a years and a half ago. And more than all the honors that came to him during his life those who have seen him at work will cherish memories of his great fairness and humorous quiet kindnesses.
Besides his sorrowing widow, Mr. Kelley leaves five children: James, of Reliance Store; Mrs. Floyd Roberts of Pocatello and Mary, Margaret and Agnes, at home. To them all is extended the heartfelt sorrowing sympathy of their community.
Hugh Kelley Mourned
It is not often that the passing of one man in any community causes the universal sorrowing that followed the news of the death of Hugh Kelley of Reliance, not only in Reliance but throughout the towns of the Union Pacific in Southwest Wyoming wherever this quiet, earnest and friendly man was known, and where there are First Aid and Mine Rescue men who had met him on the contest field—or worked with him when expert knowledge was sorely needed.
Mr. Kelley had gone with his son and daughter-in-law and a party of friends, for a vacation and fishing trip to Big Sandy opening in the North Country, and there, after happy days spent amid the glory of Wyoming mountains, he passed away quietly on Tuesday, June 24th, following a heart straing.
Hugh MacIntyre Kelley was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, January 6th, 1876. When he was just a lad—under age—he enlisted in a Scottish regiment and was bought out by his father. However when he again enlisted and troops were needed for foreign service he was allowed to go and serve with the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, a famous Scottish regiment, during the Boxer uprising in China and in India where he also saw active service. He was awarded the Queen Victoria medal for meritorious service in China and also held a silver medal for Indian service with the special Punjaub Frontier bar of 1897-98. His discharge from the British army at the close of his foreign service carries a special citation and a note of release with “exemplary character.” He remained in the intelligence service of the British government in China for a time and had many tokens of the esteem in which he was held by Chinese and governmental officials as well as many treasures and curios from British India and Afghanistan.
He was married in Scotland in 1904 to Miss Margaret Pryde and came to the United States in 1909.
Funeral services were held at his home in Reliance and at the Masonic Temple in Rock Springs, Reverend Doctor Wm. Marshall, pastor of the First Congregational Church, and the Masonic Lodge conducting the service. Quoting Reverend Dr. Marshall, who said:
“He was a painstaking, efficient workman, expert in safety and first aid. He was First Aid Instructor for the Girl Scouts, all of whom are present at this service and as a token of love and respect will sing “Taps” at the grave. He was a member of the Congregational Church, a man of high moral character, loved and respected by his fellow workers and by the entire community.”
It will be remembered that Mr. Kelley was voted the watch safety award given at the Reliance mines a years and a half ago. And more than all the honors that came to him during his life those who have seen him at work will cherish memories of his great fairness and humorous quiet kindnesses.
Besides his sorrowing widow, Mr. Kelley leaves five children: James, of Reliance Store; Mrs. Floyd Roberts of Pocatello and Mary, Margaret and Agnes, at home. To them all is extended the heartfelt sorrowing sympathy of their community.
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