AITCHISON, John (1876-1939)

AITCHISON, SMITH, CLAPSADDLE, SHANE

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 10/18/2013 at 22:10:24

J. H. Aitchison Dies At Britt

Funeral Services of Retired Farmer Planned Wednesday

Britt - J. H. Aitchison died Sunday morning at 9:45 at his home in Britt after a lingering illness.

Mr. and Mrs. Aitchison came from Illinois in 1904 and settled on a farm where they made their home until 11 years ago when they retired.

He is survived by his wife and daughters, Mrs. Emily Smith and Mrs. Vera Clapsaddle of Britt, and two sons, Clarence and Merwin, of Corwith, also a sister, Mrs. Lucy Shane of Great Falls, Mont., seven grandsons and three granddaughters.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church. Kenneth Boughton is in charge.

source: Mason City Globe Gazette 9 Oct 1939, page 3