EDWARDS, Austin - 1888

EDWARDS, MACALLISTER

Posted By: Colette Miles (email)
Date: 7/22/2016 at 16:32:53

(The Weekly Cherokeen, 28 Mar 1888, Cherokee, Iowa, page 1)

Edwards - Austin Edwards, son of J.O. Edwards, died at the home his parents near Cherokee on Tuesday night, March 25, 1888, at the age of 21 years. The yound mane was a victim of the measles plague, which was followed by fever, striking him down in the strength of his young manhood. The funeral occured at 2 o'clock yesterday, conducted by Rev. John MacAllister. May comfort come to the loving ones in their great bereavement.