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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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
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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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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. 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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