Fred Barrows

BARROWS

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 8/12/2019 at 08:12:32

16 April 1917 - The Clinton Advertiser page 1

(Special Correspondence)
Maquoketa, Ia., April 16--Fred Barrows, of near Baldwin, the unfortunate victim of Friday night's auto accident near Goose Lake, departed this life at about 4 o'clock Sunday morning at the Riggs hospital in Maquoketa. Mr. Barrows, in company with Tom Hamilton, George Brady, of Emeline, and a Mr. Peterman, owner of the car, met with a terrible accident near Goose Lake when their machine upset. Mr. Brady is at the Riggs hospital under the care of Drs. Riggs and Ristine. Mr. Brady is reported as having his shoulder and three ribs broke. Mr. Hamilton and Peterman received numerous bruises and cuts.

The funeral of Mr. Barrows will be held Tuesday from the house at 1:30 p.m. with services at the Baldwin M.E. church at 2 p.m. The Knights of Pythias will have charge.

Mr. Barrows was a very successful farmer and had hosts of friends and his death will be felt by the community.

18 April 1917 - The Clinton Advertiser page 5

Maquoketa, Ia., April 18--It seemed as though the whole country for miles around Baldwin turned out to pay their last respects to Fred Barrows, and take a farewell look at his remains Tuesday afternoon. Every available space in the little city was filled with vehicles of every kind, with scores of autos from almost everywhere. Rev. John Dawson of the M. E. church preached a very touching sermon. The Knights of Pythias male quartet furnished the music. At the grave Clarence Ely gave the beautiful Pythian service and the choir sang a selection which touched the tenderest heart strings of many men, who wept in sympathy with the bereaved wife and relatives. The day being perfect Peerless lodge turned out in very large numbers.