John Quinn

QUINN, REIHMAN

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Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:29

17 January 1917 - The Clinton Advertiser
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IN MEMORIAM
The ADVERTISER mourns the loss of an old friend--of a friend who was tried, and who was never found wanting.

John Quinn, Iowa pioneer and a veteran of the Civil War, passed away Tuesday night at his home in Grand Mound. His death followed a month's illness, caused by a stroke of apoplexy.

For thirty years or more Mr. Quinn had been associated with the ADVERTISER and during these years he contributed a faithful record, week after week, of the news developments of his town and vicinity. His individuality brightened the Grand Mound column and made it welcome to its readers. Always an optimist, his weekly or semi-weekly letter brought ever a message of good cheer to his friends in and around Grand Mound--and every man, woman and child who knew him was his friend.

John Quinn was a worthy representative of the old guard of Iowa pioneers--of the men who came to Iowa when the state was young, and who are honored, only after they pass away, as the staunch and stout-hearted blazers of the trail, who devoted all the strength and energy of their youth to make Iowa what she is today--and what she will become.

The ADVERTISER places a rose, sorrowfully yet gladly, on the coffin of John Quinn--sorrowing in his passing from the life he lived so usefully and well; but rejoicing in the memory of the good that he has done.

All honor to John Quinn! Iowa may well regret the stilling of a staunch heart such as his, and the passing of an unheralded patriot whose life must be an inspiration to those who follow him.

(Special to the ADVERTISER)
Grand Mound, Ia., Jan. 17--John Quinn, Grand Mound's oldest settler and a Civil war veteran, died at his home Tuesday night at 9 o'clock, after a month's illness from a stroke of apoplexy.

Deceased was aged 69 years and had been associated with the Clinton ADVERTISER for over thirty years. He leaves his wife, four children, Robert C. Quinn, J. Roger Quinn, Mrs. E. L. Reihman, all of Grand Mound, and James F. Quinn of Chicago.

The funeral will be held Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock, with services at SS. Phillips and James church. Burial will be in the cemetery adjoining the church.

20 January 1917 - The Clinton Advertiser
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FINAL "TAPS' SOUNDED FOR OLD SOLDIER
JOHN QUINN, AGED VETERAN, LAID TO REST YESTERDAY
WAS TOWN'S OLDEST CITIZEN
Large Concourse of Neighbors and Friends Mourn Passing of One of the Best of Men
(Special Correspondence)
Grand Mound, Ia., Jan 2--The funeral of the late John Quinn, who died here last Tuesday night at 9 o'clock, following a month's illness with apoplexy and complications, was held yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock with services at Sts. Philip and James Catholic church, where solemn requiem mass was celebrated with Rev. D. J. Riordan as celebrant, assisted by Rev. J. J. Nelson and Rev. Lawler of DeWitt and Rev. J. A. Murray, of Clinton. Rev. J. J. Toomey of Cedar Rapids delivered a beautiful and touching funeral sermon, paying a well deserved and loyal tribute to the deceased. Mass was sung by the choir. Mr. John Behan of Clinton singing the "Ave Maria" at the offertory and Mrs. William Costello and Miss Emmie Schunter sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" at the close of the service.

Interment was made in Calvary cemetery. A large concourse of neighbors and friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased who, by his kindly, gentle and Christian manner had endeared himself to all.

The bearers of the pall were six old time friends: Thos. Duffy, Ed Ranson, Thos. Lynch, J. W. Clarke, Pete Ritter and Thos. McMahon.