Cornelius Simon Byfield 1847-1902

BYFIELD

Posted By: Merllene Andre Bendixen (email)
Date: 2/6/2011 at 13:59:03

C. S. Byfield Seriously Ill

C. S. Byfield is seriously ill at his home on the west side. He is thought to be suffering from internal injuries suffered while scraping out a ditch near the dump grounds last Monday afternoon. He was holding the scraper when it struck a rock. The team also gave it a sudden jerk at the same time, throwing Mr. Byfield over the scraper and down quite an embankment. He is very sore in the stomach and has not eaten a thing since Monday evening. There is also an obstruction of the bowels and his family and attending physicians are very much alarmed over his condition. It is hoped that nothing serious will result. (Evening Tribune, Estherville, IA, May 10, 1902)

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C. S. Byfield’s Condition

C. S. Byfield was operated upon at the Anderson Hospital this morning and at this writing he is in very serious condition. The operation relieved him of nearly a quart of puss that had formed in his bowels and it now remains to be seen if it had so far advanced as to poison his system. It is hoped that it had not and that he will recover. The operation was performed by Drs. Anderson, Bachman, and Bradley. (Evening Tribune, Estherville, IA, May 13, 1902)

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Death of C. S. Byfield

Last evening at 11:15 o’clock occurred the death of C. S. Byfield at the Anderson hospital. This sad intelligence, although expected, caused a gloom over the city with more than ordinary sorrow. The fact that he was one of the most popular men in our midst cannot be disputed by his old acquaintance nor even those who came in contact with him in their short stay in this city. His death was caused by an abscess forming in the abdominal cavity and in his weakened state could not rally from the operation which was considered necessary by his physicians who, hoping against hope, that his chances would be favorable and his recovery only a question of time.

C. S. Byfield was born in Buchanan [per census records, Indiana] county fifty-five years ago and came to Estherville twelve years ago to engage in the livery business with good success up to a few years ago when he retired to lead a more out-door life. He was a member of the Methodist church of this city and attended every meeting of that denomination with a zeal that was pleasing to his Christian workers.

He leaves a wife and son, William, to mourn the loss of a husband and father who will be joined by a host of friends in their hour of sorrow.

The funeral will be held at the M.E. church tomorrow at two o’clock and the remains will be interred in the Oak Hill cemetery, Rev. Ginn preaching the burial ceremony. (Evening Tribune, Estherville, IA, May 14, 1902)

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C.S. Byfield died of blood poisoning last evening at 11:15 o’clock at the Anderson hospital. Mr. Byfield had been sick since last Wednesday last as a result of some complications arising from an injury received while grading the streets. He was holding a scraper in the act of grading the streets when it caught and threw him in front causing internal injury. It is thought Mr. Byfield caught cold and a complication of diseases followed, which eventually ran into blood poisoning.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the M.E. church, Rev. F.W. Ginn officiating.

The remains will be laid to final rest in Oak Hill cemetery.

C.S. Byfield was born in Buchanan county, Iowa, [per census records Indiana], November, 1846 [per cemetery records, 1847]. In 1880 he moved to Estherville where he has since resided. Upon coming to Estherville he ran the livery now known as the Toll livery. About five years ago he disposed of his livery interests and became street commissioner, which position he has held ever since.

Mr. Byfield was married in Buchanan county. One child, Will Byfield, of Minneapolis, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Byfield. During his life in Estherville C.S. has surrounded himself with a large circle of warm friends who saw in him the characteristics which go to make up a man worthy of confidence and esteem. As a street commissioner he has been especially trustworthy and alert to do his duty. He will be greatly missed by all with whom he has come in contact.

The Enterprise joins in sympathy to Mrs. C.S. Byfield and Will Byfield.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Byfield are here from Minneapolis, and other relatives are expected. (Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, May 14, 1902)