Newton Green, 1835-1905

GREEN, HILL

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Date: 6/28/2017 at 19:26:34

Manchester Democrat
Manchester, Iowa
August 30, 1905

Death of Newton Green

Newton Green was born in Ripley county, Indiana, March 5, 1835, and came to Hazel Green township, this county, in 1846, where he has since resided.

Mr. Green has been in quite poor health for the past fifteen years, and several years ago he was compelled to quit his occupation of farming and moved to Hazel Green. On Wednesday last the Hazel Green creamery caught fire, and being quite near his home he did much in fighting the flames and undoubtedly over-exerted himself. On Thursday he went out to his farm, and on coming home he complained of a pain in his chest and told his wife he would lie down awhile. Shortly after Mrs. Green spoke to him, and receiving no response went to him and found him unconscious, his death occurring a few moments later. His death was due to cerebral apoplexy.

The funeral took place Sunday at Buck Creek church the service being conducted by Rev. Culver, of Ryan, assisted by Rev. McIntosh, of Delhi, and the congregation was one of the largest ever assembled in the county on a similar occasion, thus showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held by all who knew him.

Mr. Green was the Commander of J. M. Holbrook Post, G. A. R., of Delhi. He served through the civil war in Co. K, 21st Iowa Infantry, and was known as a thorough patriot and good soldier. He was an earnest Christian, and had done much in Sunday school and church work in this county.

The G.A.R. burial service was rendered by Holbrook Post, and veterans from Central City, Coggon, Ryan, Hopkinton and Manchester. Holbrook W. R. C. of Delhi was also present, Mrs. Green being a member of that Corps.

Besides the many acquaintances and neighbors, Mr. Green Leaves to mourn a devoted wife, two sons and a daughter - A. N. Green of Coggon, Chas. E. Green and Mrs. Eva Hill of Hazel Green.