HARTMAN, Dorinda Z. (Clark) 1838-1912
HARTMAN, CLARK, HAYES, VON LACKUM
Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 2/20/2014 at 23:44:09
[Waterloo Evening Courier, Saturday, November 30, 1912, Waterloo, Iowa]
MOTHER OF EDITOR
HARTMAN IS DEADA RESIDENT OF COUNTY FOB 52 YEARS.
Was Widow of W. H. Hartman, Founder of the Waterloo Courier.
Mrs. Dorinda Z. Hartnman, widow of W. H. Hartman and mother of the editor of the Evening Courier, died at 3:55 a. m. today at the home of Mrs. C. E. Burroughs and her daughter, Mrs. Olive Hayes, at Cedar Falls, where she had resided for the past two years. Her last illness began with a slight cold two weeks ago. She seemed to be recovering, sat up for an hour yesterday morning and partook of the usual nourishment. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon a complete physical collapse occurred, and she sank rapidly. Her death was peaceful. It was as if she had fallen into a natural untroubled sleep, and that in this sleep her soul took its flight into another sphere.
Mrs. Hartman had been an invalid and much enfeebled since the summer of 1906, when she submitted to a severe surgical operation, from the effects of which she never fully recovered. Mrs. Burroughs was engaged at that time to care for her, and an attachment sprang up between them of such an intimate nature that when Mrs. Burroughs returned to her home at Cedar Falls, Mrs. Hartman expressed a wish to accompany her. This wish was gratified.
Mrs. Hartman was the daughter of Zoroaster and Adeline (Babcock) Clark. She was born in Scott, Cortland County, N. Y, March 16, 1838, and was therefore in her 77th year. In her young womanhood she taught school in western New York. Her marriage to William H. Hartman of Waterloo, Iowa, occurred Oct. 8, 1860, at Tiffin, Ohio. They came immediately to Waterloo and she had been a continuous resident of Black Hawk County for 52 years. Mr. Hartman died July 1, 1895.
She was the mother of three children: John C. of this city, William D., who died Oct. 4. 1902, and Mrs. Genevleve Von Lackum of Colorado Springs. She had six sisters and five brothers, of whom but one survives — Mrs. Judson Bellamy of Belmont, N. Y.
Mrs. Hartman was descended from colonial forbears. Her great-grandfather, Josiah Clark, was the first settler in Happy Valley, Windsor County, Vt., and was a member of Capt. Safford's company of Fletcher's regiment. Vermont militia, in the revolutionary war. Her mother, Adeline Babcock, was a native of Lyden, Mass.
The deceased was a member of the First Baptist Church of this city, having united with that body of worshippers not long after coming to Waterloo. For many years she took an active part in the church activities. Among other duties she taught a class in the Sabbath school and was for a time president of the Ladies' Aid society.
Those who knew her sunny personality, her jovial nature, her unselfishness, her constant desire to cheer, encourage and assist others, will never cease to be thankful for that rare experience. For many years she was in her place in the church—happy, cheerful, greeting old friends with a smile and strangers with a genial handshake and an encouraging word. She was a benediction to her husband, her children and her friends.
In the early days of Waterloo Mrs. Hartman underwent many sacrifices willingly and gladly for her husband, who was a struggling country printer. In those days the Courier was just starting, in a small town, and existence was a struggle. It was quite the custom then for the printers to board with the editor. They were paid a certain amount each week, with board included, and Mrs. Hartman for several years had the office employes in her home. They frequently complimented her culinary skill and good housekeeping qualities.
All of the boys in her neighborhood found in her a true friend. She mothered them all. When she would do her baking there was usually a company of hungry boys near the door, attracted by the savory odors, and they never were turned away empty handed. She loved them and they loved her
Her son was with her during her last hours, and her body has been brought to his home in this city, 408 Jefferson Street, from which funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. Her remains will be laid to rest beside those of her husband, in Elmwood Cemetery. The office of the Evening Courier will be closed during the hour of the funeral.
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