Malone, Thomas L. (1855-1918)

MALONE, MCDERMOTT

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Date: 4/21/2016 at 10:48:13

The Atlantic News Telegraph
Atlantic, Iowa
December 5, 1918

THOS. L. MALONE, POSTMASTER OF WIOTA, IS DEAD

Had Been a Resident of Cass County Forty-Five Years All of Which Was Spent in and Around Wiota

TAUGHT FOR MANY YEARS

Mr. Malone Engaged in Teaching School in This County for Many Years—Leaves a Wife and Two Children.

(News-Telegraph Special)

WIOTA, Ia., Dec. 5. – Thomas L. Malone, postmaster of Wiota and for forty-five years a resident of Cass county, died at his home here last night. Death came at 10:30 and was caused by paralysis.

Mr. Malone had been in poor health for some time past. Recently he suffered a stroke of paralysis. This was directly the cause of his death.

Ohio was the native state of Mr. Malone. He was born at Urbana 63 years ago. As a young man he followed farming, taking up teaching later. He came to Cass county nearly a half century ago.

Pioneer of Wiota

All of Mr. Malone’s residence in Cass county has been in and around Wiota. He had a wide circle of friends and was universally loved.

In October of 1914 Mr. Malone received his appointment as postmaster of Wiota. He had given most excellent service.

Besides his wife Mr. Malone is survived by two children. They are Mrs. Fred McDermott of Wiota and C. A. Malone of Seattle, Wash. One son died in infancy.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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The Anita Record
Anita, Iowa
December 19, 1918

OBITUARY

(T.L. MALONE)

Thomas L. Malone was born near Urbana, Ohio, April 3rd., 1855, and passed away at his home in Wiota, Iowa. December 4th, 1918, at the age of 63 years, 8 months and 1 day; death resulting from paralysis.

Nearly fifth years ago he came to Cass county, and engaged in farming, and for a number of years was one of Cass county’s capable and popular school teachers. He was for a number of years engaged in the stock shipping business at Wiota and with D. R. Love, and continued the business until two years ago when he retired on account of ill health.

Mr. Malone was appointed postmaster at Wiota four years ago, during which time the patrons of the office have been given most excellent service.

Mr. Malone is survived by his wife and two children; Mrs. Fred McDermott, of Wiota, and Major C. A. Malone of Seattle, Washington.

Funeral services were held December 8th at the Wiota Catholic Church, conducted by Father Lally, of Casey; the pall bearers being his six nephews, as follows: Leo Crolly, Chas. and Sylvester Malone, Joe Mailander, Walter McMahon and Theo. Ehrman. Interment was made in the Atlantic Catholic Cemetery. Services were attended by a large number of Knights of Columbus from Atlantic; Mr. Malone being a member. He was also a member of the Woodmen Lodge.

It was way back in the 70’s, when the writer was younger than he is at the present time, that we became acquainted with “Tom” Malone; and all through the years that have intervened, he was our good friend, and on numerous occasions demonstrated that friendship in a way and manner which left no doubt or question as to its sincerity.

Tom Malone was a good man, and his passing will be regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the country.