HURST, GEORGE E.

HURST, LAYTON

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Decatur County Journal
Leon, Iowa
Thursday, July 31, 1913

The inhabitants of the city and the county were greatly shocked and likewise pained to hear of the death of GEORGE E. HURST last Saturday evening shortly after eight o'clock, at the home of his mother, Mrs. S.W. HURST on West Commercial Street. Although it was apparent for two or three days to the members of the family and the intimate friends, that death only would relieve him of his suffering and pain, still it came as a thunderbolt to those who had not heard of his illness, for he always had been a strong, healthy man and up to but a few days before seemed to be enjoying the best of health. Mr. HURST became ill on Monday and was confined to his room. He gradually grew worse, and for a couple of days, while those around him
realized that he was a very sick man, it was not thought that anything serious would develop. But on his continuing to grow worse and suffering pain, it was known at once that his was a serious case and that an operation would have to be performed. Accordingly, Dr. J.B. Stillman of Ottumwa, was sent for and a surgical operation was performed Friday morning at six o'clock, and Miss Battis, one of the best trained nurses of Des Moines, placed in charge of the patient. At first it was thought he was suffering from appendicitis, but the operation disproved this theory, and revealed the fact that inflammation had set in and the bowels were perforated already. A later examination revealed the fact that this had taken place at the
beginning of the acute illness, and that a large abscess had formed across the bowels. Dr. H.R. Layton was sent for at Lake Okoboji and arrived Saturday noon. All that medical skill and human hands could do was done to prolong his life, but he passed away Saturday evening, shortly after eight o'clock.

To be continued. . . . Obituary - George E. Hurst.
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Decatur County Journal

Leon, Iowa

Thursday, July 31, 1913

GEORGE E. HURST, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S.W. HURST, was born at Blakesburg, Iowa, May 19, 1861. He died at his home in Leon, Iowa, August 2, 1913, aged 52 years, 2 months and 13 days.

The year after his birth his parents moved to Leon, Iowa, where he lived his entire life, with the exception of three years spent in Chicago, and two years at Mine LaMotte, Mo.

In 1869 he became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church on probation. This was during the pastorate of Rev. Geo. P. Bennett, at this place.

He was united in marriage to Miss ELIZABETH RAYMOND LAYTON on May 20, 1886, Rev. H.W. Shipman, then Pastor of the M.E. Church, officiating. To this union were born four children: LOUIS EDWIN, RAYMOND LAYTON, GEORGIA ELIZABETH and MARGARET ARNOLD. His wife departed this life fifteen years ago in June, when the youngest daughter, MARGARET, was but eleven months old. Without the mother and companion, he seemed to devote his whole life to the advancement and happiness of his family. Since the death of his father, he had been making his home with his mother, where he strove to make all happy and contented. His mother, three brothers, CHARLES E., JAMES W., and JOHN F. and one sister, MARGARET L., survive him. Besides his many relatives, he leaves a multitude of friends who mourn the loss of, as it were, a brother and companion.

The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the M.E. Church in Leon, at 3:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. G.J. Fansher, Pastor of the church. A quartet consisting of Dr. J.W. Rowell, Miss Ruth Conrey, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Manley sang three hymns of comfort and consolation, accompanied by Mrs. B.W. Lanning at the piano. The pall bearers were: J.A. McIntosh, O.E. Hull, C.W. Robinson, A.J. Beckett, of Albia, E.G. Monroe and G.W. Baker. The floral offerings were many and exquisite, typical of the esteem in which he was held. The church was filled to its capacity and a great number were unable to gain admittance. The services from the church and at the cemetery were in charge of the Leon K. of P. Lodge, of which he was an honored member The procession, headed by the K. of P. band and members of the order, was one of the longest ever seen in Leon. The ritualistic ceremony was carried out at the grave. Relatives and friends and brother K. of P.'s were present from nearly every town in the county, as well as those of surrounding counties.

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