DINWIDDIE, Isaac B.

DINWIDDIE, RAGETH, BAILEY

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Date: 8/28/2011 at 00:48:12

Hamburg Reporter
December 6, 1934

Veteran Merchant Dies - - I.B. Dinwiddie, for many years a resident of this community, the oldest merchant in Hamburg in point of years of service, passed away very quietly at his home Monday morning. While in failing health for some time his death came as a distinct shock to his many friends. Ike was a man whose word was sufficient in any transaction, and while he made little display, was a man who did much good in the community, and his friendship carried with it all that the word implies. The community has lost one of its outstanding men.

Isaac B Dinwiddie passed away at his home Monday, December 3, at 5:20 a.m. He was the son of Abraham J and Mary Louisa Dinwiddie and was born on a farm in Atchison County, Missouri, just south of Hamburg.

He moved with his parents to Hamburg and after graduating from the high school here he taught school several years in Atchison and Fremont County. Later he was associated with his father in the hardware business and carried on in this business thirty-seven years.

In early life he became a member of the Lone Chapel Church. In later years he transferred his membership to the Presbyterian Church where as long as his heath permitted, he was a faithful, conscientious worker. He especially enjoyed his association with his Bible class and their faithfulness and loyalty was his inspiration.

He was united in marriage to Daisy Ragath and in their home reigned companionship, trust, and love. He was always ready to help sponsor anything that would help to build up the community and be of service to his fellow men.

He leaves to mourn the loss of his companionship and love, his wife; one aunt, Mrs. Landreth of Kansas; one uncle, John Dinwiddie of Indiana; and many cousins and relatives, besides a host of friends.

All places of business were closed during the funeral services Wednesday afternoon as a mark of respect to their departed member. The services were in charge of his pastor, the Rev. Horace A Larsen, and interment was in the Hamburg Cemetery.