Jackson County, Iowa
Obituaries Page 2Lucius Herbert Atherton At the residence of his father, on Friday evening, Feb. 25th-Lucius Herbert Atherton, aged 18 years, 11 months and 4 days."He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." Jesus Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, March 2, 1876
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Harriet Tridel Ballengee Mrs. Ballengee Passes Away Mrs. Harriet, wife of E. M. Ballengee of Maquoketa, departed this life, Friday September 23, 1898, at Mercy hospital, Davenport, whither she had been taken to undergo a surgical operation. One operation had been performed and she was waiting to gain strength for a second, which was thought necessary, when an All-Wise Providence relieved her of further suffering. Her sickness had been a long and much of the time painful one, and refused to yield to tender nursing and medical skill. Miss Harriet Tridel was born at Massillon, Ohio, December 24, 1842. On December 23, 1862, she was married in Chicago to E. M. Ballengee and in 1868 removed to Maquoketa, where she has since resided. Mrs. Ballengee was of kind and obliging disposition, respected by all, and a consistent church member, having united with the Congregational church of Maquoketa in 1894. A husband, two children, a sister and an aged father are left to mourn their loss. The remains were brought to her late home Friday evening. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 o'clock p.m. from the Congregational church, Rev. Samuel Shepherd officiating with interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. [Maquoketa Record, Published September 28, 1898]
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Isaac Benjamin Isaac Benjamin was born Feb. 11, 1850 and passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 1920, after an illness of pneumonia, at the age of 70 years, 5 days. He was married to Miss Lizzie Teters and to this union were born two children, Mrs. Calvin Sagers of Iron Hill and Lee Benjamin of Louisiana, who with his brother, Walter Benjamin of Winterset, Iowa, are left to mourn his loss, his wife having died about 20 years ago. The funeral services will be held this Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Buchner Chapel, burial at the Delmar Cemetery, with Rev. Kidder officiating. Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Maquoketa, Iowa, February 17, 1920
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Mary Benton Boardman BOARDMAN-At Newbury, Vermont, Sunday, May 12, 1878, Mrs. Mary Boardman, wife of Wm. C. Boardman of Maquoketa, of a cancer, aged 68 years and 7 months. Mrs. Mary Boardman, daughter of Samuel E. and Esther Benton, was born in Waterford, Vermont in 1809. She became the wife of Wm. C. Boardman February 22, 1831, and shared the joys and sorrows of life by his side for 47 years. Their residence was in St. Johnsbury, Vermont until 1856 when they removed to Maquoketa and for 22 years this place has been their home. They brought letters from the Congregational church of St. Johnsbury to the church of that order here and have remained in its fellowship. Mrs. Boardman was active in the society of which she was a member in many ways and will always be remembered for her marked interest in its social circle, her love for the Sabbath school and her rare skill in teaching little children. Many members of the church will remember her as their earliest Sabbath school teacher with peculiar pleasure. Some three years since a cancer interrupted all these activities. From that time her life has been a long struggle with the dread enemy. Her husband has spared no expense and Mrs. Boardman has shunned no suffering in the delusive hope of restoration. She remained courageous even to the end, and doubtless her life was much prolonged by the strength of her will. She went east for treatment the third time, only a few weeks before her death, but the long and severe struggle was already drawing to a close. She grew weaker steadily, and finally departed on the 12th of May, 68 years of age. Her remains were brought home by her husband on the 15th inst. After suitable services at the home on the following day, they were laid away in Mt. Hope Cemetery. While it is a relief to feel that her sufferings have ended, all will sympathize tenderly with the loneliness of her companion and wish him the comfort of the God of all consolation. Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, May 23, 1878
Submitted by Ken Wright --------------------------- At Newbury, Vermont, Sunday, May 12, 1878, Mrs. W. C. Boardman, wife of W. C. Boardman, of this city, died of a cancer, aged 68 years, 7 months. The deceased had been a great sufferer for the past three or four years from a cancer that was gradually eating her life out. During the past winter it had troubled her more than before, and about two months ago she started east to secure, if possible, medical treatment, in the hope of effecting an ultimate cure. But all efforts to stay the advance of the dreaded disease proved unavailing, and death put an end to her suffering. Two weeks ago Mr. Boardman was called east by a telegram that his wife was failing rapidly, and he started for the east at once, reaching her bedside but a few days before her death. The remains were brought back here for interment, reaching here Wednesday evening. The funeral was held at the house Thursday morning, but on account of the rain, few outside of the more intimate acquaintances and friends were present. As none of the relatives of the family life near here, none were in attendance. The deceased has been a resident of our city for the past twenty-two years, with the exception of two years spent in the east, and had many friends and acquaintances. Of late years her health has been such as to confine her to the house, but previously she was an active and prominent worker in the Congregational Sunday school and church, of which she was a member, and for all benevolent objects. For forty-seven years this aged couple have shared together whatever sorrows and pleasures there have been in their married life. In this time of his great bereavement, Mr. Boardman has the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Jackson Co., Iowa, May 18th, 1878]
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Edice Brittell INSTANT DEATH A Jackson County Young Man Meets It In California Edice Brittell, son of F. Brittell, was instantly killed near Eureka, California, on the 14th inst. From a local paper we learn that he was at work on a logging claim. Logs were being sent down a chute and he was standing close to the chute at the time a large log was started. The usual warning was given by the men at the top of the chute that a log was coming, but he did not stand far enough away to be out of danger. The rain of the night before had made the chute rather slippery, and the log came down swifter than is usual. About sixty feet above where Brittell was standing, there was a curve in the chute, and when the log reached this point it was going at such a rate of speed that it flew out of the chute and struck a large piece of timber, or "splinter" as a logger would term it. The splinter turned end over end, one ragged end striking Brittell on the face and neck, almost severing his head from his body. A coroner's jury found a verdict in accordance with these facts, and also exhonerated all parties concerned from the imputation of any blame whatever. Edice Brittell was about 26 years of age, and unmarried. He was reared in Maquoketa, and learned the tinner's trade in Munger & Shaw's shop. He was a steady, industrious young man, ambitious to get on in the world. It was this ambition that took him about two years ago to the far off place where he met his death. Maquoketa Excelsior, October 31, 1885
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Charles Bradway, Sr. Passes To A Higher Life Charles Bradway, Sr. was born June 26, 1817, in Salem County, New Jersey. He was married to Miss Rachael Roberts in March, 1843, and removed with his family to Jackson County, Iowa, in the Spring of 1862, where his wife passed to a higher life four weeks later. There was born to this union eight children, four of whom Edwin, Beulah, Charles and Albert, survive him. In 1873 he was married to Mrs. Lucinda Humes, who preceded him in death in 1893. Mr. Bradway was one of the few who was endowed with the necessary qualifications to round out a most beautiful and noble life. He was a close student of nature and her divine laws, which through his force of character and fine intellectual attainments, he was enabled to follow. His life was one worthy of emulation. He was true and just to himself, his family and his neighbors. He was a man of exceedingly good judgment and worked to better the conditions of mankind. He was conversant upon almost any subject that might be introduced, and was capable of discussing the same in a clear and comprehensive manner. He was a man of fine sensibilities and was attributed with nothing but the purest motives. He was a man in life it was a pleasure to meet, and by his acts in life he secured the confidence and esteem of his many friends and acquaintances. He was like the ripened grain, ready to be garnered home and prepared for a further unfoldment in the cycles of time. He closed out his present life on the old homestead in Farmers Creek Township on Friday, March 5, 1897. The funeral services were held at the Esgate School House at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Mrs. J. M. Harvey, pastor of the Spiritual Society, officiating. [Maquoketa Record, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published March 10, 1897]
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Shadrach Spurr Burleson On Wednesday night, the 12th inst., of Scarlet Fever, Shadrach Spurr Burleson, infant son of Charles and Mary Burleson, in the second year of his age. Mourn not in agony, fond and disconsolate parents, thy beautiful boy is in Heaven. The brightest gems of earth are the first taken home to stud the coronet of glory. His beautiful love, never knew the withering touch of sin. It was the abode of virtue only, and virtue is the very sublimity of Heaven. Jackson Press, Bellevue, Iowa, April 27, 1853
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Catherine Cahill At her home in Richland township, Monday, Dec. 2, 1907, after a prolonged illness, Mrs. Catherine Cahill, aged 73 years. The countless friends of Mrs. Thos. Cahill Sr. were shocked by the announcement of her death with occurred Monday at her home in Richland township. She has been ailing for a long time and has been a patient sufferer, and her busy life time has been spent in behalf of her loved ones and her succumbing was only a matter of time. Catherine Breene was born in Pottsville, Pa., in the year 1834. In the year 1852 she was united in marriage to Thomas Cahill at Galena, Ill. They settled in Lancaster, Wis., where they remained until the year 1872, when they moved to Otter Creek, this county. Mrs. Cahill had spent half of her life in Otter Creek where her taking away has called forth expressions of deepest sorrow and sympathy. The deceased was a kind and thoughtful mother, a tender and affectionate wife, a highly respected neighbor, a devout Catholic, and faithful member of the Otter Creek church. A husband, who is at present an invalid, and eight children survive her, John at home, James F. of LaMotte, Thomas, Pierce and Robert of Otter Creek, Mrs. John F. Hayes and Mrs. Wm. Hayes of Cottonville, and Mrs. Gus Hansen of Bellevue. Three daughters, Mrs. T. J. Lambe, Mrs. Dan Small and Mrs. Dan Coakley have preceded her to the grave. Rev. Father Halpin officiated at the funeral which took place at nine o'clock, Wednesday a.m. at the home and at the church the last sad rites were administered. Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, Dec. 12, 1907
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Hugh Campbell Last evening the news reached this city of the death of our old and esteemed citizen, Hugh Campbell. His son John received a dispatch from Arkansas Hot Springs from Leroy J. Brown yesterday morning, stating that Mr. Campbell was very sick, and another in the evening of his death. John took the train last evening to go and bring his remains to this city. (Bellevue Herald, Jan. 6, 1891)
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Mrs. Corpron In this city on Tuesday morning, may 20, 1884, of complication brought on by child birth, Mrs. Corpron, daughter of F. Doubraw. She was aged about 22 years.
Funeral this afternoon 2 p.m. [Jackson Sentinel, Published May 22, 1884, submitted by Ken Wright] - - - - - - - - - - Mrs. Ira Corpron Mrs. Ira Corpron died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Doubrawa, in this city, on the 20th inst., in her childbed. She was about 22 years old. Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, May 24, 1884
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William Marshall Davis Died at Bennington, Kansas in the springtime of life, on April 25, 1885, William Marshall Davis, only son of Mrs. K. S. Davis, widow of the late J. S. Davis, aged 15 years, 10 months and 18 days. Born at Mt. Algor, Jackson county, Iowa, he came to Kansas, he came to Kansas with his parents in the year 1879. At a camp meeting at Salma, about three years ago he gave his heart to God. He was received on probation in the M.E. church in Bennington. Miles Reporter, May 9, 1885, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa,
Jackson County, Iowa, May 14, 1885
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Walter Doe Walter Doe died last Saturday. He was a native of New Hampshire, and had lived in Maquoketa since 1859. His age was nearly 79 years. He leaves a large estate. Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, October 24, 1885
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Harlow Downer Harlow Downer, son of John and Statira Downer, was born in Rutland county, Vermont, in 1807 and died in Mill Rock, Iowa, January 19, 1892. When about 13 years of age with his parents he moved to St. Lawrence county, New York. In 1835 he married Miss Ruth Chapman. Five children were born to them: Philomon, George, Jane, Lucy and Sylvia. In 1849 he came to Iowa and settled on a farm in Monmouth township. In 1863 he sold the farm and moved to Mill Rock, where he resided at the time of his death. Several years before his death he united with the New Church. He had been in failing health for a long time and on Saturday was taken suddenly worse and lingered only two days. He leaves an aged wife, a son and daughter, twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren to mourn his loss. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published February 4, 1892]
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Dan J. Dunn Dan J. Dunn, eldest son of Martin Dunn, living three miles south of Bellevue and brother of M. S. Dunn, of Maquoketa, died in Santa Barbara, California, October 6, 1885, after a brief illness, aged 34 years. Bellevue Leader Maquoketa Excelsior, Jackson Co., Iowa, October 17, 1885
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M. S. Dunn Death of M. S. Dunn News of the death of M. S. Dunn of Los Angeles, whose critical illness was mentioned in the Leader a few weeks ago, was received here last Saturday. Mr. Dunne has been sick several months with diabetes. Mr. Dunn was born in Bellevue township, Jackson county, Iowa, and was 58 years of age. He was united in marriage to Miss Mina Collins, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Myron Collins, May 4, 1876, and besides his wife is survived by one son Walter of Los Angeles, and one daughter, Mrs. Edna Walker of Clarence, Iowa. He is also survived by three sisters and one brother, residents of Jackson county, namely Sarah, Katie, Mary and Ben. Mr. Dunn was elected Recorder of Jackson county in 1892, and after leaving office engaged in the clothing business in Maquoketa, in which he was very successful. He removed to Los Angeles a few years ago. [Bellevue Leader, Bellevue, Jackson Co., Iowa, October 27, 1912]
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Tasso C. Ernst Tasso C. Ernst of Bellevue died on the 19th of consumption, in the 23rd year of his age. Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, May 24, 1884.
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Ashley P. Field Obit: Mrs. Ashley P. Field, former esteemed resident of Bellevue and vicinity, died at her home near Onio, Kansas, November 4th, aged 63 years. A loving wife, an affectionate mother and a good woman has passed away. Bellevue Leader, November 19, 1885, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, November 21, 1885.
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Rev. Fisher Rev. Fisher, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, died at his home in Des Moines, last Friday. Rev. Fisher has long been in feeble health and was old and worn out. Bellevue Leader, Nov. 19, 1885, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, Nov. 21, 1885.
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E. M. Franks The well known farmer and dealer in stock, Mr. E. M. Franks, of Onslow, Jones County, died Tuesday afternoon of paralysis. The Dubuque Times of Wednesday morning contained the subjoined short sketch of his life: E. M. Franks was born in Licking County, Ohio. His parents died when he was young. He followed the occupation of farming until about twenty years old; was in the mercantile business several years; came to Iowa when about twenty-six years of age; married a Miss Potter; settled at Canton, Jackson county, where he engaged in mercantile business until about fifteen years ago. He then sold out, bought a farm in Jones county, and has since been engaged in stock raising and farming, and was probably the heaviest shipper of stock in eastern Iowa. Mr. Franks laid out the town of Onslow and contributed freely to the building of churches. During the last year he has been merchandising. He leaves a wife and three sons. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Jackson Co., Iowa, Published,May 18, 1878]
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Erlo Furrow Erlo Furrow was born at Hurstville, Iowa, September 10, 1883, and after an illness of the flu, which developed into pneumonia, he passed away Friday, February 13, 1920, aged 36 years, 5 months, and 3 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Elise Gibson in April, 1905, and to this union was born five daughters. He leaves to mourn his loss, the sorrowing wife and five children, Irene, Marion, Devine, Theola and Alfred, also the father and one brother Ora, his mother having preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Buchner Chapel and burial in Mt. Hope cemetery, with Rev. Kidder officiating. Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, February 17, 1920
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Darla Goepfert Snake Bite Fatal To Small Child Darla Goepfert, 4 years old, died in Bellevue Hospital Thursday morning. Darla K. Goepfert, 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin G. Goepfert of north of Bellevue, passed away in Moulton Hospital at 2:45 o'clock Tuesday morning as the result of being bitten by a snake, presumably a rattler, Monday afternoon between four and five o'clock. The child was rushed to the hospital and serum was administered, but to no avail. The child was attending a party at the home of her grandfather, Rudolph Schroeder, who lives near LaMotte, and was playing with other small children in the yard around some fruit trees. It is reported the grown-ups heard her scream. Rushing to her they noticed the punctures on the child's leg caused by the reptile's fangs and hurriedly brought her to the hospital. Her small companions didn't see the snake but thought a cat had bitten her, but from the pattern made by the fangs, persons knew it was a snake bite. When the child regained consciousness in the hospital and was asked what bit her she replied: "It looked like a stick and was black," it was reported. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin G. Goepfert, and one sister about a year old. [Bellevue Herald, Maquoketa Community Press, July 27, 1944]
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Albert Glaser Albert Glaser, son of J. F. Glaser, was born in Maquoketa, Iowa, March 2, 1885, and died in Maquoketa, Iowa, February 11, 1920, aged 34 years, 11 months, 19 days. Albert has always lived in Maquoketa and made his home with his parents. His mother preceded him in death several years ago. Later his father married again. The father, step-mother, two sisters and two brothers are left to mourn his loss. Albert was a quiet, peaceable young man, always ready and willing to work at whatever he could do, although he was very much handicapped on account of his crippled condition. In the prime of his life he was called away, he was stricken with the dread epidemic and in a few days in spite of the best medical aid, he passed away. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at the Buchner Chapel, Rev. Kidder officiating with interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Tuesday, February 17, 1920
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Elma Griffin Mrs. Elma Griffin Dies In Green Island GREEN ISLAND
Mrs. Elma Griffin, 77, widow of James H. Griffin, died Thursday, of a heart ailment, in the Edward Pauli home here. Funeral was conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday in the Green Island Congregational church, the Rev. Lawrence Nelson, pastor, officiating. The Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, August 2, 1946
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Will Haley Sabula News-
Funeral services of the late Will Haley, who passed away at his home in Sabula last Friday, were held at 10 o'clock Monday morning. Interment was made at the Catholic cemetery. Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, January 9, 1920 & February 10, 1920
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Elizabeth Anna Haney RITES HELD TODAY FOR MRS. ELIZABETH HANEY Funeral services were held at two o'clock this afternoon at the Harrison funeral home for Mrs. Elizabeth Haney, 89, who died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mary Haney Asal in Boise, Idaho. The body, accompanied by a daughter, Mrs. Ethel LaFond, of Nampa, Idaho, arrived in this city Saturday. Mrs. Haney, a former resident, left here 14 years ago for Idaho, where she has since resided. She was a member of the Episcopal church and of Maple Leaf chapter No. 175 O.E.S. of Maquoketa. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Asal of Boise, Idaho, and Mrs. Mary LaFond of Nampa, Idaho; one son, James Haney of Maquoketa; one granddaughter, Winifred LaFond of Nampa, Idaho, two grandsons, Winston Haney of Maquoketa and Donald Asal of Boise, Idaho and one nephew, George Holland of Flint, Michigan. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. H. H. Dill and interment was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, March 13, 1934
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William Madison Haney W. M. Haney, who had been sick a few weeks, passed away Saturday, February 7, 1920, and in his passing the city has lost a familiar face and a splendid man. William Madison Haney, was born in New Jersey on June 10, 1842, and was at the time of his death over 77 years of age. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haney, and spent his earlier days in New Jersey; he moved to Illinois in his early manhood and spent several years on a farm. When the Civil War came he enlisted as a Private on November 2, 1861, in Company E, 46th Illinois Volunteers. He was promoted to First Lieutenant on November 24, 1864, and was mustered out, January 20, 1866. He was united in marriage October 2, 1867, to Elizabeth Anna Holland at Sterling, Illinois, and to this union were born three children: Mrs. H. H. Asal and Mrs. J. T. LaFond of Boise, Idaho, and James W. of this city. He moved to Bellevue before coming to this city and was for many years engaged in the creamery business in that city. He also served as postmaster at that place during President Harrison's Administration, serving four years. Later he was elected County Clerk, serving two terms and moved to Maquoketa, where he has lived ever since. For a year or so he has been filling the position of city weighmaster, serving as such at the time he was taken sick. Funeral services will be held from the home this afternoon at 2:00, the Masonic Lodge, of which he was a member, having full charge, and interment will take place at Mt. Hope cemetery. Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, February 10, 1920
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Pvt. Richard Heiar Bellevue Soldier Buried In Belgium BELLEVUE- Mr. and Mrs. Nick Heiar have received a letter that their son was given a Catholic burial in an American cemetery somewhere in Belgium. The letter was sent by Chaplain Bruno Leuchinger. The Purple Heart, awarded posthumously to the late Richard Heiar, was received also by his parents. Pvt. Heiar was a member of General Patton's Fourth Division when killed in action September 28, 1944. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, January 12, 1945]
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Dagny Johnson Last Saturday morning, little Gagny Johnson, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson of Sabula, was the victim of one of the saddest misfortunes that could befall her. She was standing near the stove when she slipped in some manner and in falling grabbed the handle of a boiling pot of coffee, which tipped over on her, scalding her so badly that mortal assistance was of no avail. Everything possible was done to save her and relieve her sufferings, but her untimely end came Tuesday, March 2, at 3:30 p.m. She was born May 24, 1916, and was 3 years, 9 months and 7 days old when she died. She was the only girl of four children and is survived by a sorrowing mother, father, and three brothers, Carl, Axel and Harry. Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, March 9, 1920
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Myrta A. Keck MRS. FRANK KECK DIES MONDAY AFTER EXTENDED ILLNESS Mrs. Myrta A. Keck passed away Monday evening, July 29, 1946, at her home on West Pleasant Street, after a long illness. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at the residence, Rev. A. L. Eddy, officiating. Myrta A. Nickerson, daughter of Truman K. and Sarah S. Nickerson, was born March 13, 1871, three miles west of Maquoketa. She came to Maquoketa in 1884 and this city has since been her home. On June 20, 1894, she was united in marriage with Frank H. Keck and they observed their 52nd wedding anniversary on June 20 of this year. The deceased was a charter member of Pythian Sisters and P. E. O. Besides her husband she is survived by two sisters, Cora Glaser and Gertie Carson. The Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, August 2, 1946
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Fayette Mallard On Friday, May 16, 1884, of old age, Mr. Fayette Mallard, of South Fork township. Deceased was an octogenarian and one of the early settlers of this county. Many years ago he was postmaster at Buckhorn. [Jackson Sentinel, Published May 22, 1884, Submitted by Ken Wright] - - - - - - - - - - Fayette Mallard of South Fork Township died on the 16th inst., of old age. He was one of the early settlers of this section. Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, May 24, 1884
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Bridget Marr Mrs. Solomon Marr, formerly a resident of Sterling, Jackson County, Iowa, for over a quarter of a century, died at the residence of her daughter, Jennie Kean at Fremont, Nebraska, on Tuesday, April 21, aged 68 years. The remains were brought to Sabula on Thursday last, and after services in the Sterling Church, conducted by the Rev. P. W. Gould, were interred in the Sterling Cemetery by the side of her husband who had passed away some two years ago. [Sabula Gazette, April 25, 1885, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, April 30, 1885]
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William Martin Mr. Daniel Martin was notified by telegram from Clinton on Thursday that the body of his son, William Martin, who disappeared some six weeks ago, was found in the Mississippi River just below the Clinton bridge. The afflicted father and his brother, Mr. John Martin, went to Clinton soon after the dispatch was received, for the purpose of bringing the remains to Miles. William Martin had considerable money with him and it is probable that he was robbed and murdered. Miles Reporter, November 14, 1885, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa,
Jackson County, Iowa, November 18, 1885
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Nancy McDonald At her home in Andrew, January 29, 1892, Mrs. Nancy McDonald, aged 73 years. She was born in Lawrence county, Pennsylvania, and came to Iowa in the Spring of 1857, where she has since resided. In her youth she united with the M. E. Church, of which she was a faithful member until her death. The funeral occurred last Sunday, Rev. Lee officiating. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published February 4, 1892]
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Millard F. McKinsey Services Held For M. F. McKinsey Funeral services for Millard F. McKinsey, 88, who died Monday at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. A. C. McKinsey, were conducted in the Buchner Funeral Chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Herman A Crawford, Baptist minister, officiated. Interment was made at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Millard F. McKinsey was born Dec. 27, 1855, in Thornburg, Indiana. He was the son of George W. and Isabel McKinsey, and the eldest of six children, all of whom preceded him in death. Mr. McKinsey never married. Since retirement as an employee of the Big 4 railroad, he had lived in the home of his brother, the late A. C. McKinsey. [Maquoketa Community Press, Published January 27, 1944]
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Lenora Coop Mereness Rites Held Here For Mrs. Mereness Funeral services were held at Buchner Chapel Monday morning for Mrs. Lenora Coop Mereness, 69, who died October 22, 1944, at her home in Pasadena, California. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Born in Cedar Rapids in 1875, Mrs. Mereness resided in Maquoketa for several years. Among the survivors is a brother, Koon Coop, of Maquoketa. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, November 3, 1944]
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Elizabeth Morehead Mrs. Elizabeth Morehead, one of Jackson County's oldest residents, was born at Athens County, Ohio, April 10, 1840, and died at her home Tuesday morning, October 15, 1912.In 1856 she moved with her parents to Iowa, where she has resided ever since. In 1858 she was united in marriage to Alexander Morehead, and to this union three children were born, Albert, Delmon, and Mrs. Lydia Sherman. The husband and father preceded her to the great beyond, December 21, 1910. Mrs. Morehead was in her 72nd year and her death was due to infirmities of old age, though she had been a sufferer for many years. Everything was done that loving hands could do to relieve her, but to no avail. The end came Tuesday morning at five o'clock. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides the three children, two brothers, three sisters and many friends. The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church in Baldwin, Thursday afternoon, October 17th, a large crowd attending. Rev. H. A. Dalrymple conducted the services. Interment at Baldwin Cemetery. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Jackson Co., Iowa, Published October 18, 1912]
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Elizabeth Moriarty At the Rock River Seminary, Mt. Morris, Illinois, on Tuesday morning, the 9th of November, A.D. 1852, Miss Elizabeth Moriarty, aged 19 years, 6 months and 7 days. This sudden bereavement has fallen sorrowfully upon our little family circle. Our dear departed sister intended to spend the winter at the above institution, but she has been summoned to a higher and holier sphere. Her ripening intellect gave flattering promise of future usefulness, had it been the will of the Divine Being that her life should be prolonged. Favored by nature with an amiable disposition, she was beloved by all who knew her, and her early death will be deeply regretted by a large circle of sincere friends and their sympathies, we feel assured, will be kindly mingled with our sorrowing tears. Miss Moriarty was a member of the M. E. Church, and a sincere and zealous laborer in the cause of Christ. She has been called to her rest in the eternal home-no sorrow enters there, nor even a dream of pain. There are no breaking hearts in the mansions on high-nor lonely firesides there, but the souls that have won that holy rest, shall smile forever. P. Moriarty, Editor The Jackson Press, Bellevue, Iowa, November 17, 1852
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Death of James K. Moss This gentleman died near Bellview on the 4th inst. He was the Whig candidate for the Legislature in Jackson County, at the time of his death, and it was thought stood a fair chance of being elected. He represented that county winter before last in the Legislature, where he was deemed an active and industrious man. The Transcript says, "he was taken sick suddenly when riding at a distance from any house, fell from his horse, and lay for some time alone and insensible before he was discovered." Davenport Gazette, Davenport, Iowa Territory, October 19, 1843
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Mary Reiling Murphy A thick gloom darkened the social atmosphere of Bellevue last Thursday morning when the announcement came that Mrs. Mary Murphy, wife of Mr. J. C. Murphy had breathed her last the night before. No person who ever died in Bellevue was ever more sincerely mourned for than Mrs. Murphy, For ten years previous to her death the anxious inquiry after the state of her condition, which was known to be desperate, was on everybody's lips, so highly was she esteemed by her many friends. Mrs. Mary Murphy, whose maiden name was Mary Reiling, daughter of our esteemed townsman, Capt. Andy Reiling, was born in Tete des Mortes township December 24th, 1847. Bellevue Leader, November 19, 1885, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, November 21, 1885.
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Harold Ortell HAROLD ORTELL DIES Harold Ortell, former Maquoketan, died October 31, 1944, at his home in Lyons, Illinois. He was a son of Mrs. Sherman Abrams, of Maquoketa. He has two brothers, George and Edward Ortell, and two sisters, Mrs. Clyde Lang and Mrs. John Fistone. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, November 3, 1944]
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Mary Hunter Peters At her home near Baldwin, Iowa, on the 10th ult., Mrs. Mary Peters, beloved wife of C. C. Peters, aged 38 years, 2 months, and 2 days. Mary Hunter was born February 17, 1846, in Winnebago Co., Ill., and was married at Millrock, Jackson Co., Iowa, to C. C. Peters, January 28, 1875. She leaves in great sorrow her husband, two brothers, and three daughters. The latter are not old enough to realize the loss of a mother, in fact, who can do so fully? Thus another patient toiler has been gathered to the quiet rest of the grave, having met and affectionately honored the relationships of daughter, sister, wife, and mother. A large company gathered at the family residence and in tearful sorrow "looked up" for lessons, instruction, comfort, and grace. Her remains were laid away in the Buckhorn cemetery. [Jackson Sentinel, Jackson Co., Iowa, May 1, 1884]
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William Prope William Prope passes away at his home east of Andrew at 6 a.m., following an illness of three years duration. Mr. Prope was born near Garryowen, November 5, 1879 and was 54 years of age at the time of his death. He was united in marriage to Sarah Horan, who survives. The deceased was a member of the Catholic church. Funeral services were conducted from the home to St. John's Catholic church at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning with requiem high mass by the Rev. J. G. Schmitz. Rev. Frommelt of Dubuque and Rev. Meyerhoffer of Placid, assisted. Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, March 13, 1934
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Minnie Conley Putman The death of Mrs. Ralph Putman, 50, the former Minnie Conley of Bellevue, late Tuesday afternoon in a Pierre, South Dakota hospital, brought to three the number of dead resulting from what Chief of Police Walter Frazer, of Pierre, described as a quarrel between husband and wife. Mrs. Putman died as the result of burns suffered early Monday evening when her husband drenched her with gasoline and ignited it, the chief said. Putman fleeing to his home, then shot and killed Policeman Alva Burnett, 54, of Pierre who with three other officers were attempting to take him into custody, and then killed himself. Putman and his wife had been quarreling all afternoon when the woman fled to the home of friends. Putman trailed her there and threw gasoline over her clothing and then set her afire. She died about 22 hours later. Returning to his home about two blocks away, Putman barricaded himself in the residence and four Pierre officers went there and called upon him to surrender. Putman tossed a pistol outside and Officer Burnett started inside the house when a shotgun blast struck him and killed him outright. Then Putman fled to the basement and put the shotgun in his mouth, discharging it and blowing away part of his head. The couple operated a filling station and cabin site outside Pierre. Both will be buried in Bellevue. [Maquoketa Community Press, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published June 15, 1944]
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Jeremiah Reagan Diet at his home near St. Theresa's church, Prairie Springs township, Jackson county, early on Saturday morning, April 26, Jeremiah Reagan, aged 75 years. Mr. Reagan was one of the oldest and most highly esteemed farmers of Jackson county, a man of exemplary honesty and uprightness, always conscientious in his religious and political beliefs. [Jackson Sentinel, Published May 1, 1884]
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Alexander Reed Turned The First Furrow Of Land In Jackson County. We are pained to hear of the sudden death of Alexander Reed, of Washington township, the oldest settler living in the county, who died between four and five o'clock last Tuesday evening of heart disease, which has been troubling him for some time past. He was out driving in the turkeys for the night when he fell dead without a moment's warning. Mr. Reed was 82 years of age. He turned the first furrow of land in Jackson County, and has seen a wilderness turned into a garden of wealth and productiveness. He was ever a kind neighbor, a peaceful citizen, upright and honorable in all his dealings. The Sentinel has been a constant visitor at Mr. Reed's home from the day it was founded. He was in politics always a consistent Democrat. Peace to his ashes. Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, December 5, 1885
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Comfort K. Rice On the 2nd inst., after a sickness of two weeks, Mrs. Comfort K. Rice, in the 37th year of her age, consort of Mr. Thomas H. Rice of Bellevue. For about 17 years, Mrs. Rice has cherished a hope in Christ and during a painful sickness, found it as an anchor to the soul, sure and steadfast. An interesting group of children are left to mourn with their father the great loss, loss which a large circle will feel. Yet we trust it is her eternal gain. Jackson Press, Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa, May 4, 1853
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Pfc. Marvin P. Roeder Pfc. Marvin Roeder Dies In Belgium As Result Of Wounds Pfc. Marvin P. Roeder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Roeder, who was reported missing in action in Germany on November 15, 1944, and later reported seriously wounded, died December 3, in Belgium, it was learned last week. Pfc. Roeder entered the service August 29, 1942, and was on guard duty in Washington, D. C., before being transferred to Fort Benning, Georgia, where he received combat training. He was awarded the good conduct medal, sharpshooter medal and expert infantry badge. He arrived overseas in June, 1944, and had served with the First Army. Born February 16, 1907, at Andrew. Pfc. Roeder attended Jackson county rural schools. He later moved to Spragueville, where he was employed before entering the service. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Gerald Roeder, Teeds Grove; Mrs. Elinor Reistroffer, Chicago; Miss Millicent Roeder, Cedar Rapids; Cpl. Vincent Roeder, Spence Field, Georgia, and Mrs. Adelaide Holton of Cedar Rapids. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published December 29, 1944]
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John Sagers JOHN SAGERS RITES HELD LAST SUNDAY
Oldest Jackson County Attorney Funeral services for John Sagers, 76, oldest Jackson county attorney, who died suddenly at his home Friday, were held in the East Iron Hill church at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. W. J. Trimble of Marion officiated, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. John W. Sagers was born in Jackson county, Jan. 28, 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sagers. He was married Jan. 28, 1904, to Mary Louise Gilmore, who survives. Surviving besides his widow are two sons, Paul and Fay, and one sister, Mrs. Rose Stoddard, all of Maquoketa. Jackson Sentinel, July 29, 1943,
Maquoketa Community Press, July 29, 1943
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Colonel Fred Scarborough Col. Fred Scarborough, a old and well known citizen of this county, died in Monticello last Friday, at the residence of his son-in-law, Carey Munger, and was brought to this city on Saturday for interment. Paralysis was the immediate cause of his death, although he had been almost helpless for several years. Mr. Scarborough was one of the first settlers of this county, and held the office of Clerk of Courts for a number of years. He was about 70 years of age. Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, February 10, 1876
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Thomas Scarborough Death has been busy in our midst. Thomas Scarborough, a well-to-do farmer of Iowa Township, Jackson County, died last Sunday. Maquoketa Excelsior, May 24, 1884
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Hon. George M. Schlatter PROMINENT BELLEVUE MAN DIED George M. Schlatter of Bellevue, former state representative and former Mayor of Bellevue, died at his home at 2 a.m. Saturday morning, he was 79 years old. Funeral services were conducted in the Presbyterian church in Bellevue at 3 p.m. Monday. Burial was made in the Presbyterian cemetery. Maquoketa Community Press, July 29, 1943
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Elsie Seeber Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Seeber mourn the death of their youngest child Elsie, a bright little girl of eighteen months. She was taken ill Friday with a cold. Erysipelas soon set in and the decline was so rapid that she died Monday evening. Many friends sympathize the mourning parents. The remains were taken Tuesday evening to Sabula, the former home of Mr. Seeber's family, for burial. Maquoketa Excelsior, Nov. 14, 1885
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Elmer Clayton Seeley DIED-Elmer Clayton Seeley was born at Buckhorn, near Nashville, Jackson county, Iowa, June 4, 1870, and met sudden death by the explosion of a boiler of the engine on the C. M. & St. P railroad, of which he was engineer, near Lemmon, South Dakota, October 29, 1912, aged 42 years, 4 months, 25 days. On Sept. 10, 1896 he was united in marriage to Miss Ida May Moulton of Maquoketa. This union was blessed with five children, three of whom are living: Horace, aged 19, Marian, aged 9 and Eleanor, aged 6. [Maquoketa Excelsior, November 8, 1912]
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John Shaw At Maquoketa, in this county, on the 15th inst., John Shaw, Esq., aged 62 years. He left a widow and five children, with a generous circle of endeared friends, to mourn his loss. He was a decided friend of religion, morality, temperance and education. In his loss, Maquoketa and the county have lost a true friend. His end was peace, he died with a firm reliance in the merits of his savior, indulging the assurance of hope of eternal life. Jackson County Press, Bellevue, Iowa, August 24, 1853
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Emma Simmons Mrs. Emma Simmons, wife of Mr. Asa Simmons, died at her home near Bellevue, of chronic Bright's disease, complicated with asthma, November 10th. Bellevue Leader, Nov. 19, 1885, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, Nov. 21, 1885.
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Enoch Simmons At his home in Andrew, January 25, 1892, at the age of 65 years, Enoch Simmons passed away. He was born in Cabell county, West Virginia, and came to Iowa in 1855. He leaves six children to mourn his loss, his wife and one child preceded him to the grave. Rev. Lee conducted the funeral services. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Published February 4, 1892]
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Ansel P. Simpson Ansel P. Simpson was born at Schroon, Essex county, in the state of New York on the 7th day of August, A. D. 1841, and died at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa, on the 5th day of December, 1907. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Carrie E., wife of F. C. Gregory, two granddaughters, one brother, Henry Simpson of Spencer, Iowa, and three sisters, Mrs. Amy Shields of Glens Falls, N. Y., Mrs. Marian Brown of Burlington, Iowa, and Mrs. Wm. M. Gibson of Maquoketa, Iowa. He was one of a family of eight children and grew to manhood in his native town. He was among the first to respond to his country's call and on July 24th, 1861, enlisted in Company E, 22nd Regiment New York Infantry Volunteers for a term of two years. He served his full term and received an honorable discharge. On the 1st day of January, 1864, he was married to Leila J. Collin at Sandy Hill, N.Y. He moved to Iowa in the month of December, 1867, and settled on a farm south of Maquoketa where he engaged in farming for about eighteen years, then purchased a home in the city of Maquoketa where he moved and where he continued to reside up to the date of his death. He was an honest, upright, honorable citizen and was several times selected by the citizens of his ward to represent them in the City Council and discharged his duties faithfully and honorably. He had never visited his old home and as the time for the holding of the national reunion of the survivors of the war of the Rebellion at Saratoga, September, 9th, 1907 drew near, he became anxious to not only attend the reunion but to visit the home of his childhood. Accordingly in company with his wife and granddaughter, Leila Van Ostrand, his sister, Mrs. Gibson and husband, he made the trip. It was a trip made up of the most touching, tender heart to heart reunions of human experience, the reunion of friends of childhood and early manhood; the reunion of his military company, his old comrades in arms, and the reunion with his sister and family and other kindred and friends, all of which he seemed to heartily enjoy and which greatly impressed and moved him. Symptoms of a decline in his health developed soon after his return and on the morning of November 23rd, 1907, he was stricken with paralysis of the brain from which he never was able to rally, but lingered in the hands of skilled physicians and nurses until the morning of December 5th, when he passed into the great beyond to await the last reunion of loved ones. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church conducted by the G. A. R. and Woman's Relief Corps. Rev. A. T. Foster of that church delivered the sermon and the remains were laid to rest in Mt. Hope cemetery. Jackson Sentinel, December 12, 1907
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John Slack Drowned Last Thursday between 5 and 6 P.M., a man by the name of John Slack started to cross the river in a small skiff from this side. He was observed to have no oars when he set out, but sat at the stern with a paddle, which caused the bow end to be high out of the water. We cannot ascertain that anyone saw how he got into the water, but it is supposed the bow ran on the top of a cake of ice, when he either fell back, or the stern end sunk, and him with it. He was seen to come up once, but could not be reached in time to get him out, and neither Slack nor the skiff was seen afterwards. He was under the influence of liquor, and to that may be charged the cause of his death. The Mirror, Lyons, Iowa, Tuesday, September 12, 1854
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Sinkey child At Iron Hill, on Monday night, Feb. 1, a five year old child of Mr. and Mrs. William Sinkey. The death was so sudden that it is thought the child must have got hold of a poisonous drug. [Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, Feb. 4, 1892]
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James C. Smith Old Soldier Dies. One of the best known old soldiers of this city died at his home Tuesday morning, in the personage of James C. Smith, after a lingering illness of six months. The deceased was born in Mercer county, Pa., Oct. 11, 1837, being 82 years, 2 months and 27 days old. He came to Iowa in 1856 and was married to Miss Amanda Fowler to which union were born ten children, four girls and six boys. The state records show that he enlisted in Co. I. 26th Iowa infantry, August 11, 1862, was mustered out Sept. 6, of the same year was wounded in battle at Champion Hill, Miss., and his leg was amputated May 16, 1863. He received his discharge from the army on account of wounds on Sept. 18, 1863. Because of the inability of some of the children to get here it has not been decided when the funeral will be held. Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, January 9, 1920
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Ralph Pershing Stevenson Ralph Pershing, the only child of Verne and Galilee Stevenson, was born November 19, 1918 and had the promise of a strong vigorous child. He was surely a great joy and comfort to his fond parents, as they watched the young life unfold and develop. A short time ago the child was taken with the flu, which developed into pneumonia and after a battle of twelve days, death claimed the little one, as he passed away on Thursday, at 3 p.m. at the home of the parents in Rock Island, Illinois, February 12, 1920, aged 1 year, 3 months and 1 day. The fond parents dedicated the child to the Lord in Holy Baptism on December 1st, 1919. The sorrowing parents accompanied the body to Maquoketa on Saturday, which was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Stevenson, cousin of the father, where funeral services were held on Sunday February 13th at 1:30 p.m., and burial was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery. The floral tributes of friends were beautiful. Mrs. Hugo Staack and Miss Kendall sang consolingly. Rev. D. F. Boomershine officiated. Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, Maquoketa, Iowa, February 17, 1920
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Susanna Sturm On November 11, after a long and lingering illness with heart disease, Mrs. Susanna Sturm. Deceased was born in the Grand Duchy of Warsau, Germany. She came to this country in the year 1866; was married to Mr. John Sturm February 17, 1868, who is now left to mourn his loss, together with five children. Mrs. Sturm was a very industrious lady, beloved by all who knew her. Always ready and willing to help suffering humanity, her loss is not only felt by her family, but by the entire community, who are in sympathy with the bereaved family. Deceased was a devoted Catholic and was buried in the Catholic cemetery at Springbrook. Miles Reporter, November 14, 1885, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel,
Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, November 18, 1885
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CARLYLE SWIGART, FORMER SENTINEL EDITOR, DEAD Carlyle Swigart, former Maquoketa Postmaster and Jackson Sentinel Editor, died February 19, at Harmon, Louisiana, it was learned today. No further particulars were available. Mr. Swigart, a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Swigart, was born in Maquoketa and graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1901. He was associated with his father, W. B. Swigart and uncle, J. M. Swigart, publishers of the Sentinel and for a time served as editor. He moved in 1918 to Birmingham, Alabama. He was married to Cora Stalcup, of Morrison, Illinois, who with three children, survive. One son, Willard died several years ago. His only surviving local relative is Mrs. G. C. Ellis, a cousin. Jackson Sentinel, Friday, March 1, 1946
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Charles von Schrader In the passing of Charles von Schrader, Maquoketa has lost one of her most distinguished and prominent citizens, a man who held the esteem, respect and confidence of every friend, acquaintance and business associate, his very unspoken word inspired trust in all who came in contact with him. His remarkable tact, unerring judgment, keen perspicacity made him a safe business confidant and made him the advisor of a host of men and women who continuously placed matters of tremendous moment in his competent hands. In matters involving vital civic affairs, Mr. von Schrader possessed an almost infallible judgment which led him to choose the right side which he supported with quiet force and always with firm adherence to the principles he advocated. A friend who knew Mr. von Schrader well speaks of his most outstanding characteristic as "modesty" his absolute aversion to any word or action which smacked of egotism. And that, to our mind, is a mark of greatness in any man. His love of flowers and the plentiful gifts of Nature's riches may have served for him an inspiration, as he watched each tiny flower, plant or shrub in his beloved gardens, each content in all meekness to fill his own niche, making no selfish claim for special notice, but content to fill its God appointed destiny. Sickness is the testing time; and pain is the furnace that tries the metal of men. Through several years of illness, he maintained the same quiet uncomplaining attitude, and the record of his life is made brighter by these last pages of heroic suffering; for then the gold of his character gleamed brightest. Charles von Schrader was born in Maquoketa, September 4, 1858. He was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Otto von Schrader, early settlers of this city. After attending local schools, he entered Grinnell College and later Rush Medical College from which he was graduated with an M. D. degree. He however, practiced his profession but a short time, choosing rather the career of financier. He therefore entered the First National Bank of which institution he became cashier and subsequently president, the office he held at the time of his death. In 1887 he was united in marriage to Miss Imogene Mitchell, daughter of Pierce Mitchell, and to this union, five children were born, all but one of whom survive. They are Mrs. Melvin Joiner, Burr and Miss Rosamond of this city and Mrs. Fred Blythe of Williamsburg, Iowa. Frederic passed away while serving his country at the Great Lakes Training Station. The funeral will be held from the residence on Locust Street Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. G. Morgan of the Congregational Church officiating. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Jackson Sentinel, August 16, 1919, Jackson Co., Iowa
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Ella Teeple Ella Teeple died in this city at her mother's residence on Second street Saturday evening, October 21st of consumption. Her mother and only brother gave her all the comfort in their power until death relieved her, and her pure spirit has met with friends with golden harps who have led her through the heavenly gates where there will be joy and rest forevermore. Her funeral took place at Nashville and was largely attended. The sermon was preached by Rev. McIntyre from the XIV chapter of John. Maquoketa Excelsior, November 7, 1885
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Benjamin Thompson Benjamin Thompson, the oldest settler in Richland township, died last Thursday, November 5, in the 78th year of his age. The deceased was born in England in 1807; emigrated to Canada in 1836. In 1837 he settled in Jackson County and has resided here ever since. In 1849 Mr. Thompson was married to Ann E. Duff. Four sons and seven daughters, or eleven in all, blessed the union. Mr. Thompson at the time of his death, was the oldest settler in Richland township. He was a straight forward, plain-spoken, honorable man, a kind parent, and a most obliging neighbor, greatly esteemed by all who knew him. His funeral took place last Saturday and was attended by all his neighbors, the Rev. Mr. Cook, of this city, conducted the funeral services. Bellevue Leader, November 12, 1885, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel,
Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, November 18, 1885.
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Ralph Belden Trout At one-thirty, October 28, 1912, in the early hours of the morning, Ralph Belden Trout, son and Mr. and Mrs. George W. Trout, passed on into that far country, where free and unhampered, he can go on living and working. In California, where he had achieved business success, his keen and practical mind, his humor and cheerfulness, his high moral standards inspired respect in all who knew him. A few days ago he said to one of his family, "What people need in this world is not more criticism and condemnation, but more love and more faith and more confidence in one another." The last words spoken but a moment before his going were: "I live and breathe and have my being in God." And so he left those who loved him sorrowing and alone, but comforted in the thought that his strong, brave life goes on. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Jackson Co., Iowa, Published November 8, 1912]
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Eliza Ann Dyer Trumbo Mrs. Eliza Ann Dyer Trumbo was born November 15, 1815, in Pendleton county, West Virginia. She came to Iowa in the summer of 1854, and has ever since resided in Maquoketa or its immediate vicinity. She was married to Mr. S. O. H. Trumbo on December 28, 1841, in her native country, and has thus enjoyed 50 years of married life with her beloved husband who now lies at the point of death. She was one of eight children, two brothers are her only survivors of that family, Gus and William H. Dyer. She had but one child, M. N. Trumbo of this city, at whose home she passed away to the better land, on January 31, 1892. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. T. S. Oadams Tuesday afternoon and the remains were interred at Mount Hope Cemetery. One by one the old settlers are passing away, but it is well to know that such pleasant memories of them linger behind. [Jackson Sentinel, Jackson Co., Iowa, February 4, 1892]
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S. O. H. Trumbo At the home of his only son, M. N. Trumbo, of this city, Friday, June 24, 1892, S. O. H. TRUMBO, at the advanced age of 82 years. Mr. Trumbo was born February 18, 1810, in Pendelton county, West Virginia, and came to Maquoketa in 1855, being one of Jackson county's pioneers. His wife Eliza Ann Dyer preceded him to the grave a few months ago. He leaves a son, one sister and several grandchildren, to whom he gave a father's care. He was laid in Mt. Hope Cemetery from the residence of his son Sunday afternoon, Rev. T. S. Oadams officiating. [Jackson Sentinel, Jackson Co., Iowa, Published June 30, 1892]
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Capt. W. A. Warren The Late Captain W. A. Warren We quote from the Bellevue Leader the following concerning Capt. W. A. Warren, whose death was briefly announced by the Excelsior last week. We are also indebted to Major Evans for the above likeness of the captain: Capt. Warren, according to his own story, was born in Fayette county, Kentucky, August 23, 1812, where his boyhood days were passed. In 1826 he went to Callaway county, Missouri, where he resided until 1831, when he enlisted for the Black Hawk war, and came to Galena with his command, where he was mustered out of service in the winter of 1833. He then engaged in merchandising and mining for a time; then sold out and accepted a clerkship under General Taylor at the then pioneer military post of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. From there he removed to Dubuque, and then to Bellevue in 1836, where he continued to reside until his death. He was appointed Sheriff of Jackson county by the Governor of the territory in 1839, and held the office seven years. On the first day of April, 1840, Sheriff Warren an Col. Cox led a sheriff's posse in an attack on Brown and his bandits, who were defeated and driven from the town after a sanguinary struggle in which several of the combatants on both sides were killed and wounded. In 1840 he hanged Jackson, the only culprit ever executed in this county according to law. It was about this time, too, that he filled the office of sergeant at arms during one session of the territorial legislature, which then assembled in Burlington. In 1857 he was elected a member of the constitutional convention, and served with distinction in that body of able men. In 1852 he was appointed a post quartermaster in the army, and for a time acted as chief quartermaster of the army of the Tennessee. During his term of office he disbursed over seventy millions of dollars for the government, and controlled hundreds of millions of dollars worth of government property and supplies. At one time his enemies thought to get him out of the army. They preferred charges against him and had him arrested and court marshaled, but the court acquitted him. He was honorably discharged from the army in September, 1865, receiving a receipt in full from the government. Soon after his return home from the army he was elected a member of the Board of Supervisors in this county. In 1870 the city council of Bellevue sent him to Des Moines, with several others of our prominent citizens to obtain a land grant to aid in the building of the Chicago, Clinton & Dubuque railroad. The project succeeded, the land grant was obtained, and the road built. He held the office of justice of the peace for nearly thirty years, was mayor of the city several times, and filled at different times all the township and city offices. He was twice a presidential elector, and a member of the convention that nominated Abraham Lincoln at Chicago in 1860. He cast his first ballots in that convention for Edward Bates, of Missouri, but finally dropped Bates and voted for Lincoln. He attended nearly all the Whig and Republican state conventions ever held in Iowa, and was an acknowledged leader of the republican party in the state ever since its organization in 1855. When Grimes canvassed the state for governor in 1856 Warren accompanied him, and traveled all over the state with him in a buggy, sometimes making speeches for that able man, when he was sick or indisposed. He supported both Grimes and Harlan for the senate and both gentlemen owed much to his efforts in their behalf, and both were his warm personal friends. Capt. Warren fell on an icy sidewalk some weeks before his death, and never recovered from the shock. He was married three times, and leaves a widow and three children. He was buried as he requested without pomp or parade by the Grand Army Post. By his request he was laid to rest on his left side, because he had bad dreams when he slept on his back.As a citizen Capt. Warren was patriotic and public spirited. An ardent Republican, he delighted in taking a hand in the game of practical politics, and was remarkably shrewd and far-seeing, though singularly devoid of ambition for himself, preferring apparently the interests of his friends above his own. As a man he was brave, generous and kind. Prosperity did not unduly uplift him, and adversity, which was a constant guest during the later years of his life, could not cast him down. Cheerful, keen of observation, with a tenacious memory, and the faculty of graphically relating what he saw and heard, he was an interesting person to meet. He was benevolent to a fault, and had the large love for his fellows that distinguished Ben Adhem, whose name led all the rest. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Jackson Co., Iowa, Published March 8, 1884]
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James Watkins In the Bellevue Leader of this week we find the obituary of James Watkins, who will be remembered by the old settlers of the county: James Watkins, an old citizen and ex-Sheriff of this town and county, died in Monroe County, in this State, on the 3d of this month of pneumonia, in the 63d year of his age. Mr. Watkins was highly esteemed as honorable, upright man by all of our citizens. He was for many years Sheriff of this county, an office which he filled with ability and credit. He removed west with his family about ten years ago; but afterwards spent much of his time mining in Missouri, and did not again join his family until a few months since. About two years ago he became a spiritualist, and died a convert to that faith. The deceased was a man of fine social qualities, indulgent and kind to his family and generous to a fault with his friends and neighbors. Peace be with him. [Maquoketa Excelsior, Jackson Co., Iowa, May 18, 1878]
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George Watry Mr. George Watry, who resided with his niece, Mrs. Theodore Cole, at Gordon's Ferry, died very suddenly Tuesday afternoon. He was walking from the house towards the barn when he became prostrated. He was carried back into the house, but died before a physician arrived. He was about sixty years of age and unmarried. The funeral takes place today. [Bellevue Leader, Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa, November 7, 1912]
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Beulah May Hoover Watters MRS. SAM WATTERS DIED TUESDAY AT HER HOME Mrs. Sam Watters, 51, died in her home here Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted in the Carson and Balster Funeral Home at 2 p.m. The Rev. H. Mueller will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Hope cemetery. Beulah Mae Hoover, daughter of Al and Fannie Hoover, was born near Andrew, December 21, 1892. She was united in marriage in 1906. Surviving are her husband, four sons, Arthur of Deer Lodge, Montana, Alva and Roy of Maquoketa, and Virgil of Hurstville, one brother, Oliver Hoover of near Maquoketa, and two sisters, Marie Hubbe and Bessie Hubbe of DeWitt. Maquoketa Community Press, July 29, 1943
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Mrs. J. N. Wood Mrs. J. N. Wood died last Friday at Ravenswood, Illinois, where she had gone for treatment. She had a cancerous tumor removed last winter, but the operation did not effect a cure. She was a sister of D. A. Wynkoop of Bellevue, and of Mrs. F. M. Fort of this city. Her remains were brought to Maquoketa for burial. Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, October 24, 1885
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