Malbone, Myrtle V 1876-1904

MALBONE, DANIELS, STANTON, MILLER

Posted By: Geo Clinton (email)
Date: 5/20/2016 at 13:46:24

September 9, 1904 - Storm Lake Pilot Tribune - The people of Storm Lake were deeply grieved last Friday afternoon when it was learned that Myrtle V. Malbone, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.G. Malbone, had died from appendicitis. Miss Malbone was well known, having been in Harlan and Company's drugstore for some time, and not only was she well known but was unusually highly esteemed by all. The death of no young lady in the city could have caused any more profound sorrow than did the death of Myrtle Malbone.

Myrtle V. Malbone was born in Storm Lake, Iowa, August 3, 1876, and has spent her entire life in this city. Her growth and development has been watched with the keenest interest by all, and with each year of added life, some of the nobler traits of character have been observed until there has resulted a most womanly woman and a most queenly young lady who has on all occasions won the love and respect of all with whom she has come in contact. In no particular was she lacking. In her home she was the dutiful and loving daughter. In social life among her friends, she was the congenial, helpful friend. For these traits, she was awarded a hearty welcome in all circles, and her presence added a charm and grace.

She was taken sick that Sunday previous to her death, and her condition at once became so serious that the next morning her mother, who was visiting the other daughter, Mrs. George Daniels in Milwaukee, Wis, was wired for. A physician was called on Sunday evening, and on Monday she became much worse. The unmistakable evidence of appendicitis showing themselves. It became evident on Tuesday morning that an operation would be necessary. Miss Malbone desired that her mother be here before the operation but it was deemed unwise to wait and the operation was performed.

Mrs. Malbone arrived Wednesday, but notwithstanding all that skill and care could do, Miss Malbone became worse and it was but a short time until it was realized that recovery was extremely doubtful. She also realized it and she was conscious up until a very short time before her death. When she was informed that she could not live, she directed how she desired the arrangements for her funeral to be made, and expressed the wish that she might be spared until her sister, Maude (Mrs. George Daniels) could arrive, but this was not permitted her for death came on Friday afternoon and Mrs. Daniels did not reach her until Saturday morning.

Miss Malbone has always been a moving spirit in the Rebekah lodge, and was a delegate to the grand lodge last year and had been chosen for the coming year. The members of the lodge who knew her so well, loved and admired her greatly and a gloom has been cast over the entire body. She was also a useful member of the Universalist church.

According to her request, the funeral was held from the home Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. W.J. Carr, who delivered the most fitting funeral address. Music was furnished by a quartette composed of Mrs. James DeLand, Mrs. Skeels, Don LeGrange and Lester Coates.

In keeping with her especial desire, her four uncles, M.T. Stanton, C.W. Stanton, B.F. Stanton and W.F. Miller were pall bearers. The members of the local lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs attended the funeral in a body and many members of the order from Alta also attended. These together with the large number of friends made the funeral an exceptionally large one, and the sorrow was great. Interment was made in the Storm Lake cemetery. The Pilot-Tribune extends sympathy to the heartbroken father, mother and sister, and joins in the general sorrow of the friends.