Carroll, Edward H. 1861 - 1914

CARROLL, HANNEGAN

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 6/10/2017 at 13:35:20

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer April 10, 1914, P4, C2-3
Transcribed from: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87058075/1914-04-10/ed-1/seq-4/

Edward H. Carroll, a well known and highly respected citizen of Randolph, passed away at 5 o’clock on the morning of Saturday, March 28th, aged 52 years and 8 months. For a day or two before the final summons it was known that the vital spark was glowing but feebly and the hearts of our people were saddened. His family surrounding his bedside in deep grief because of the pain of the parting, Mr. Carroll went peacefully to sleep, firm in the faith of a risen Savior and with the peace and blessing of the sacraments of the Catholic church.
His illness was of long duration. He sought for health at Rochester, Minn., in an operation and later insisted upon another operation, but to no avail. His brave struggle against disease was the fight of a courageous man against odds. He became resigned and was at peace.
Edward H. Carroll was born July 19, 1861, at Cresco, Howard County, Iowa. He was married to Cynthia Hannegan in Harrison County, Iowa, in 1882. They moved to Wayne County 27 years ago, settling near Carroll on a farm and living there until three years ago when the family moved to the J. E. Taylor farm about 4 miles northeast of Randolph which Mr. Carroll purchased. In 1899 he was elected commissioner of Wayne County on the Democratic ticket, serving acceptably. In 1912 he was elected commissioner of Cedar County, the meaning of the state law being in doubt on commissioners holding over, he took up the matter in the courts and won out. He served about four months and resigned last December because of failing health.
Ed Carroll was a man whose word was as good as his bond; by intelligent and well directed farming operations he acquired a competence. He was quiet and thoughtful in manner, well informed on events of the day, a progressive man in thought and ideas, a neighbor and friend who was loved, and a citizen any community would desire. His death in the prime of his years is a distinct loss to the community.
Deceased is survived by his faithful wife and nine children: Miss Margaret, of Sioux City, Charles, of Geddes. S. D., Dan, Boyd, Leo, Paul, John, Dorothy and Frances, of Randolph. He also leaves four brothers and four sisters. The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in Randolph, and was held at St. Frances Catholic Church, Monday morning, Father Peitz officiating in the Requiem Mass. The church was crowded to the doors, and friends and old neighbors came from Carroll, Sholes, and Hartington to pay the last tribute of respect to one they esteemed so highly. As a mark of respect the business houses were closed for one hour.
Father Peitz delivered an excellent funeral sermon and paid a high tribute to Mr. Carroll as a citizen. --The Randolph (Nebraska) Times, Thursday, April 2, 1914.