| Celia Baldwin Miss Celia Baldwin died very suddenly about 1 a.m. at Cresco Thursday morning. Celia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jud Baldwin, born at Chester, Iowa, Jan. 21, 1895, died at Cresco, Iowa, July 12, 1916, at the age of 21 years, 6 months and 6 days. She is survived by her father, mother, one sister, and two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Jud Baldwin, Mrs. Roy Rumsey of Le Roy, Minn., Ira Judson and Sidney R. Baldwin, at home. Those of her uncles and aunts at the funeral were Henry Wagner of Carpenter, Iowa, Fritz Wagner, of Cresco, Iowa, Rudolph Wagner of Austin, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baldwin, Chester, Iowa and Less Baldwin, Cooperstown, N.D. The funeral was from the house at 2 p.m. Monday. Services were conducted at the house and at the grave by Rev. John C. Olson, pastor of the M.E. church. Interment in the Chester Hill cemetery. July 27, 1916 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs Iowasubmitted by Shauna Williams Charles Bluhm Mr. Charles Bluhm was born in Germany, Oct. 26, 1860, and passed away at his home near Lime Springs Feb. 22, 1916, being 55 years, 3 months and 27 days of age. He came with his parents to America when he was 11 years old and lived in Illinois until 15 years ago he moved with his family to Iowa and about three years ago he moved to his farm near Lime Springs. On Feb. 5th, 1896, he was united in marriage to Emma Koyn, who remains to mourn her great loss. Four children were born to them, one daughter and three sons, Herman, Alma, Frederick, and Walter. One brothers and six sisters are living. Just recently he was called to attend the funeral of a brother who lived in Oklahoma. Mr. Bluhm was confirmed in the German Lutheran church in Boston when he was 13 years of age. He united with the Presbyterian church a number of years ago and continued to live a faithful Christian life until suddenly called home. A few weeks ago he and his family were received into the Presbyterian church of Lime Springs. Mr. Bluhm was a man who loved his bible and had for many years made a thorough study of it. His pastor was looking forward to the time in the near future when he would take charge of the bible class in the Sabbath school but his work on earth is done and he has gone to receive his reward. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church of Lime Springs on Friday afternoon conducted by the pastor and the body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery. The services at the grave were conducted by the Masonic order of which he was a member. March 2, 1916 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs Iowasubmitted by Shauna Williams Herman Edward Bluhm Herman Edward Bluhm was born July 9th, 1897, at Danvers, Ill., and passed away at his home near Lime Springs April 13th(?), 1917, being 9 years, 9 months and 1(?) days of age. He came with his parents to Ottumwa, Iowa, when three years of age where he lived until the family moved to this community four years ago. He was united in marriage to Agnes Kubleck Jan. 9th, 1917. He joined the Wilson Presbyterian church near Ottumwa when about 12 years of age and brought his letter to the Presbyterian church of Lime Springs a year ago last January. Last Monday he was suddenly stricken with a disease for which medical science could find no relief and after only five days of sickness he passed away. Herman was conscious of the fact that in all probability he could not recover. He realized the need of his Heavenly Father's help and spent much of the time during his last conscious hours in earnest prayer to God for forgiveness. He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, mother, one sister and two brothers. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church conducted by the pastor, Rev. W.E. Caldwell. The music was furnished by a male quartet. Many sympathizing friends were in attendance upon the service. The body was laid to rest in Pleasant Hill cemetery. April 19, 1917 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs Iowa John Cray John Cray was born at Buckland Denham, near Frome, Someraetshire, England, March 2, 1831, passed away at his home in Chester twp., Jan. 28, 1917, at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 25 days. He was the youngest son of George and Ann Cray and one of seven children. He came to America in the spring of 1851 and made his home for about six years with his brother Joseph and family, who were living near Woodstock, Canada. During the six years he worked at different places in Canada and near the line, also traveled about some through the States. In the fall of 1856 he came west, returning to Canada for the winter. Early the following spring he again went west and located in Chester township. For nearly sixty years he has lived on the farm where he passed away. He has lived a quiet and retired life, inoffensive and upright in his dealings with men The only relatives in America to mourn his tragic death are the children of his brother Joseph and their families. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of his niece, Mrs. M. Jane Gates, conducted by Rev. D.C. Perry of the Methodist Episcopal church. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. February 8, 1917 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs Iowasubmitted by Shauna Williams Wm. R. Emslie Wm. R. Emslie was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, January 15, 1827. Married to Ann Walker of the same place August 20, 1852. Left Scotland for America August 20, 1854.Settled near Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he lived until the spring of 1865, when he came to Iowa and bought a farm in Orleans township, Winneshiek county, where he lived until the spring of 1907, when he moved to Cresco, Iowa, to spend his declining years, and where he died July 9, 1908. He was the father of ten children, nine of whom with his wife survive him; one daughter Lillie, having died September 6, 1900. His living children are Mrs. C. H. Rice, Mrs. John Cunningham, Mrs. Gilber J. Melaas, Miss Belle Emslie, John W. Emslie of Cresco, Alex. Emslie, Mrs. F. P. Meyer, Miss Rught Emslie of Rugby, North Dakota, and Wm. L. Emslie of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. Emslie joined the Free Church of Scotland when about 20 years old, and on coming to America chose the M. E. Church as his church home and which he joined in about 1897. He was a regular attendant on divine worship as long as health and hearing lasted. The funeral service, conducted by Rev. Gammons, was held at M. E. chuch last Sabbath at 11 o'clock a. m. Burial was Oak Lawn. Card of Thanks. Mrs. W. R. Emslie and family wish to express their thanks to all the neighbors and friends who gave sympathy and assistance during the illness and death of their husband and father. The Howard County Times William Henry Farrar William Henry Farrar was born in Carbrook, County of Norfolk, England, on December 18, 1834, and passed away at his home in Lime Springs, Iowa, on May 12th, 1917, being 82 years, 4 months and 24 days of age. He came with his parents from England to St. Lawrence county, N.Y., when about two years of age. He came west in 1853, spending a few years as a surveyor in Minnesota, and was in Memphis, Tenn., when the Civil war began. Then he went to the home of his parents in Elkhorn, Wis., to Lime Springs 47 years ago where he has made his home ever since. His business as a builder and contractor has given him a wide acquaintance in this community. His intense activity and honest, upright character were acknowledge by all who knew him. He united with the Presbyterian church of this place 40 years ago and has been an active member ever since. With perhaps one exception he has been a member of this church for a longer time than anyone now belonging to it. Mr. Farrar leaves to mourn his death, his wife, one daughter, one sons, eight grandchildren, three brothers and four sisters. He had been in feeble health for several years, but had been able to be around most of the time until last Monday he was stricken with paralysis which caused his death within a few days. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church Monday, May 14th, at 10 am, conducted by Rev. W.E. Caldwell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. Perry, pastor of the M.E. church. The body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery. The following relatives from a distance were at his bedside during his last sickness and attended the funeral: Glenn W. Farrar and wife of Kensal, N.D., J.W. LPlatt and wife of Cresco, Iowa, Miss Ruth Hall, Hopkinton, Iowa, and George and John Farrar of Elkhorn, Wis. The sisters and other brother were unable to be present owing to sickness. CARD OF THANKS To those who have kindly assisted us during the sickness and at the time of the death of our loved husband and father, we desire to express our heartfelt thanks. Mrs. W.H. Farar, Mrs. J.W. Platt, Glen Farrar & Richard Farrar. May 17, 1917 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs, Iowa Henry Conrad Meyer Henry Conrad Meyer was born on Sept. 16, 1858, on board a ship enroute from Germany to American. His parents settled in South Bend, Ind., for some time, later moving to Buffalo, Iowa, where he lived until he was united in marriage to May Trues-ale. To this union were born four children, one girl and three boys. . He passed away May 20, 1916, at the age of 56 years, 8 months and 4 days. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, four children and two sisters. The funeral service was held in the Presbyterian church on Sabbath at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the pastor of the church, Rev. W.E. Caldwell. The body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery. May 25, 1916 The Sun Herald, Lima Springs Iowasubmitted by Shauna Williams Charles Howard Nagle Charles Howard Nagle, youngest son of D.J. Nagle and wife, of Lime Springs, Iowa, passed away at his home at 10 a.m., Sept. 21, 1917, after an illness of eight days. He suffered much, and put up a strong fight, but the grim reaper succeeded in baffling all the medical skill and loving hands could do. He had much to live for, as life was just begun for him, as he was only, 20 years, 7 months old. He will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends and a loving father, mother and four brothers and three sisters are left to mourn, namely: Frank, Bert and Arthur of Detroit, Minn., Paul of Elberon, Iowa, Mrs. R.E. Graham of Jamestown, N.D., Mrs. A.M. Kavanaugh of Spring Valley, Minn., and Miss Edyth at home. The funeral which was private on account of quarantine was held Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m. The body was laid to rest in Pleasant Hill cemetery at Lime Springs, Iowa. September 27, 1917 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs Iowa Carl Frederic August Parchman Carl Frederic August Parchman, second child of Gabriel Parchman and his wife Caroline, was born Aug. 19, 1850, at Briesenhorst, Province of Brandenburg, Germany. At the age of 19 he emmigrated to this country, working for a while in Wisconsin, then in Illinois Returning to Wisconsin he was united in marriage on the 13th(?) day of March, 1879, with Louise Vesper of Johnson's Creek, Wis. This union was blessed with seven children, five sons and two daughters, all surviving him. In 1879 deceased bought a farm four miles southwest of Lime Springs which was his home up to four years ago when he retired from active life and came to Cresco to live. A year ago last winter he was seriously ill but recovered until Wednesday last at half past eight in the morning he was suddenly called away. The funeral was deferred until Sunday afternoon to make it possible for his sons and daughters living in Canada to attend. Services wer held in Immanuel's Lutheran Church with burial in Oaklawn cemetery. Besides wife, children and two grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters survive him. July 20, 1916 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs Iowasubmitted by Shauna Williams Robert H. Roberts Mr. Robert H. Roberts, after several months' sickness, peacefully passed away Sunday evening, May 6. Mr. Roberts was born at Pwllhell, North Wales, Sept. 1, 1847, and was the son of the late Humphrey and Elizabeth Roberts. He emigrated to this country in 1868, and Jany. 3, 1872, was united in marriage to Miss Jane Ann Jones of Foreston. Thus union proved to be a very happy one in every respect; the last twenty-one years were spent on a farm about three miles west of this town. In 1888 he paid a visit to his native country and greatly enjoyed the trip. Mr. Roberts was a man of many excellent qualities of mind and heart. He was a great reader and well versed in the scriptures. A man of quiet disposition and yet of strong convictions. But the home will most keenly feel his loss, because through his death a devoted husband and father has been taken away. The funeral took places the following Wednesday afternoon when services were conducted at home and at the Welsh church, Rev. Edwards officiating assisted by Rev. Caldwell. The remains were laid to rest at Pleasant View cemetery. John H. Jones, Thomas G. Thomas, Wm. R. Williams, Hugh W. Jones, Lewis and Walter Hoopman acting as pall bearers. The surviving relatives are the widow, one daughter, Mrs. Richard Morris, of this town, one son Mr. Joshua Robert of Grand Rapids, Minn., and four grandchildren, who have the sympathy of their large circle of friends in their great bereavement. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks to the friends who so kindly gave of their sympathy and assistance during the illness and after the death of our beloved husband and father.Mrs. R.H. Roberts, J.R. Roberts & Mrs. Richard Morris May 17, 1917 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs Iowa Elmer Lorain Scharnweber Elmer Lorain, son of Mr. Louis Scharnweber and his wife, Alma (nee Munkel), was born near Chester, Iowa, June 1, 1916, and baptized June 25th of the same year. The child passed away Sunday, Oct. 20th, after an illness of but five days. Death was caused by influenza. The little boy was taken to the better world at the early age of 2 years, 4 months and 19 days. The remains were laid to rest in the Chester cemetery Monday, Oct. 21st, rev. A. Matthias officiating. There remains to mourn, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Scharnweber and one brother. "Suffer the little children to come October 31, 1918 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs Iowa Herman Schultz Herman Schultz was born at Giard, Iowa, M-- 17, 1888, and died at Elma Iowa, July 10, 1917, at 3:31 -.m. Mrs. Vernie Schultz, -- sister Annie and his brother William were at his bedside when he passed quietly away. His brother Eddie arrived a few minutes after he died, at the age of 29 years, 1 month and 29 days. When a small boy he moved with his parents to a farm southwest of Lime Springs where he resided until a few months before his death. He leaves to mourn, his father and mother, Mrs. Vernie Schultz, two children, Irma and Vera Schultz, five brothers, Henry, Charlie, William, John and Eddie, and three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Wello--, Mrs. A-ne Boyle and Mrs. Elvena Cuttin. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church in Lime Springs Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W.E. Caldwell. Interment was made in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. July 12, 1917 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs Iowa Harmon H. Shafer Harmon H. Shafer was born near Cresco, Iowa, Oct. 7, 1869, and passed away at his home near Lime Springs, Iowa, Feb. 8, 1917, aged 47 years, 4 months and 1 day. He was united in marriage to Bertha A. Bly, Dec. 24, 1902, in the same room in which he passed away. He leaves to mourn his death three brothers, one sister and a wife and one daughter. He spent the first sixteen years of his life at his home near Cresco and the remainder of his life near Lime Springs. Funeral services were held from the M.E. church in Lime Springs on Saturday, Feb. 10. The remains were taken to Cresco and interment was made in New Oregon cemetery. February 15, 1917 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs Iowa Margarett A. (Lewis) Thurman/Truman Margarett A. Lewis was born in Bovina Center, Delaware county, N.Y., on August 7th, 1848, and departed this life on Dec. 20th, 1916 being 68 years, 1 months and 13 days of age. She was twice married. On Dec. 23rd(?), 1869, she was united in marriage to Harvey Warren. One son was born to this union, Wm. Harvey Warren, of Shonavan, Canada. She came west with her husband in the fall of 1870. Harvey Warren passed to the great beyond in October, 1872, in the spring of 1874 she went back to her native state and remained there one year and a half, returning to Iowa in the fall of 1875, and kept house for her brother for five years. On June 8th(?), 1881, she was united in marriage to O.M. Thurman, and settled on a farm southwest of Lime Springs where they resided for thirty-one years. Having decided to quit farming they bought the property in Lime Springs where they lived at the time of her death. Two children were born to this union, Lewis Ray of Chicago, Ill., and Lenard Morris of Lime Springs. All three of her sons were present to help care for their mother during her last illness. Mrs. Truman made a profession of her faith in Christ and united with the Presbyterian church of Bovina Center, N.Y., when she was a young girl. She became a member of the Presbyterian church of this place over 20 years ago. During all these years she has been faithful and loyal to the church and has taken a deep interest in the work. From the very first of her last sickness which continued for several weeks she was fully convinced that she could not recover, yet she did not utter any complaint but was resigned to her Heavenly Father's will. She believed it was well with her soul. During the few days just preceding her departure she spent much of the time in prayer and in repeating passages of Scripture which she had committed to memory in her younger days. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church on last Friday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, W.E. Caldwell, assisted by Rev. Perry of the M.E. church. The body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery. She leaves to mourn their loss, a husband, three sons, two grandchildren and two sisters. Card of Thanks. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the kind friends who so generously gave of their sympathy and help during the illness and after the death of our beloved wife and mother.O.M. Truman, Lewis Ray Truman, Lenard Morris Truman, Wm. Harvey Warren December 28, 1916 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs Iowa Mrs. Peter M. Velie, Sr. Mrs. Peter M. Velie, Sr., an old pioneer resident of this place, passed away at her home in Osage on Friday, Aug. 11, 1916, at the advanced age of 95(?) years. The funeral service was held Sunday at Osage and Monday morning the remains were brought to Lime Springs by auto, accompanied by her son Peter M. Jr., and three daughters, Mrs. Myron M--bury, Mrs. Julia Barney and Mrs. Belle Williams, and after a prayer service conducted by Rev. D.C. Perry, pastor of the M.E. Church, was interred in Pleasant Hill cemetery by the side of her husband who passed away many years ago. August 17, 1916 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs Iowasubmitted by Shauna Williams Hugh William Williams Hugh William Williams was born on March 18th(?), 1836(?), in Auge-sea, North Wales, and passed away at his home in Lime Springs on Jan. 1st, 1917, being 80 years, 9 months and 14 days of age. Mr. Williams came to this country from Wales in 1870 and settled in Chicago. In 1876(?) he came to Lime Springs and remained here the most of the time until the time of his death. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Thomas in 1862, who departed this life June 2nd, 1881. To this union five sons and one daughter were born, William, who passed away in March, 1884(?), Griffith of Chicago, David of Great Falls, Mont., Hugh of St. Paul, Minn., J--- of Hartland, N.D., and Mrs. Elizabeth Moore of St. Paul. Mr. Williams was united in marriage to Ellen Prichard in 1884, who passed away in 1885(?). He was again joined in marriage to Elizabeth Jones in 1887, who lives to mourn his loss. Also Hugh Ellis Jones, an adopted member of the family, unites with them in mourning their loss. Mr. Williams united with the Welsh Presbyterian church in Wales and was a member of the Welsh church of Lime Springs for many years. The funeral service was held in the Welsh church, conducted by Rev. W.E. Caldwell pastor of the Presbyterian church. The body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill cemetery. January 11, 1917 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs Iowa Mary (Morgan) Williams Mary, the daughter of Thomas and Mary Morgan, was born April 12, 1826, in South Wales. She was married to David G. Williams in 1857. They came to America in 1869 and moved to Kansas in 1870; from there they moved to Dawn, Missouri, and lived there about three years, then they came to Lime Springs, Iowa, about eleven years ago. Her husband died about fifteen months after they came here. Since then she lived at her home until her health failed about a year ago when she moved to the home of her niece, Mrs. Wm. Evans, where she stayed until her death which came last Sunday morning at 3(?) o'clock. She was 90 years, 9 months and 16 days old. She joined the church when very young and has been a faithful member ever since. The funeral services were held from the Welsh C.M. church Tuesday, Jan. 30, Rev. Griffith of Youngstown, Ohio, officiating. Interment at Pleasant Hill cemetery. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to many friends who so freely gave of their assistance and sympathy during the illness and after the death of Mrs. Williams.Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Evans & J.W. Roberts February 8, 1917 The Sun Herald, Lime Springs Iowa |
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