W. C. Ayers, 1860-1901

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Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 7/28/2006 at 08:03:05

W. C. Ayers Dead

Death has again claimed one of the promising young men of this city. Early Monday morning [8 Apr 1901] W. C. Ayers, photographer, died after a short illness. The immediate cause of his death was the bursting of a blood vessel in his head. About three weeks ago he had a gathering in his ears which caused him great suffering up to the time of his death. Last week, however, he seemed improved and Saturday came down town and was able to attend to some business matters. But as soon as he returned home in the evening was taken with an excruciating pain in the head which continued until he was thrown into convulsions. The best medical skill could do nothing for him and about three o'clock Monday he died. Funeral services were held from the residence Wednesday and the body laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery.

Deceased was forty years of age and had been a resident of Estherville for about twelve years. He was well liked in the community and had acquired considerable property by judicious investments. As a photographer he ranked among the best in the state. He was a highly respected member of the Modern Woodmen of America and Yeoman lodges, the former having charge of the funeral. A wife and three little girls are left to mourn the untimely death of a kind husband and indulgent father.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, April 11, 1901.