Campbell, Frank A. 1862-1896

CAMPBELL

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 7/25/2003 at 23:17:30

Frank A. Campbell, son of F. T. Campbell, died at his father’s home, 900 Third Street, Des Moines, at 10:30 last night. The body will be brought to Newton for burial. ~ The Newton Record, Friday, April 24, 1896, Page 1, Column 6

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Died, at the home of his parents in Des Moines, on Thursday, April 23, 1896, Frank A. Campbell, age 33 years, 6 months and 27 days.

The remains were brought to Newton on Saturday evening, accompanied by the parents, brothers and other friends, and taken to the residence of Mrs. J. W. Wilson, under an escort from the Knights of Pythias. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church at 2 o’clock, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. V. Cowan, assisted by Rev. C. C. Harrah, of the Congregational Church. The church was crowded and the services beautiful, but very solemn and impressive, a fitting expression of sympathy for the bereaved parents, who for many years were honored and respected citizens of our city, and of the love and esteem for the deceased whose entire life, with the exception of a few years, had been spent here.

The Knights of Pythias, of which he was a member, attended in a body. The beautiful casket was almost buried beneath a snowy mantle of white roses, lilies, etc., while around the altar and pulpit were a number of magnificent floral pieces, among which were a square and compass from the Masonic Lodge, a triangle from Gebal Chapter, and a pillow from the K. P.’s of this city; a lyre from the Des Moines Knights of Pythias; a pillow of white roses from the two brothers, Burt and Murray; and a beautiful star from relatives in Chicago. The music by the choir, especially the solo by Earnest Early, was very appropriate. After the services, the Knights of Pythias and a large number of friends accompanied the remains to our cemetery, where all that was mortal of Frank A. Campbell was laid to rest.

Frank A. Campbell was the eldest son of Hon. Frank T. and Nerva J. Campbell, and was born in this city September 27, 1862, while the father was in the army, who returned on a furlough from Camp Pope, Iowa City, to see his first born. He was educated in the public schools of our city, passing from the primary to the high school, and afterward at Hazel Dell Academy. He took a course in the Commercial College in Davenport, after which he entered into partnership with his father in the boot and shoe business in this city. His genial disposition, pleasing manners, and uniform courtesy drew around him a large circle of friends. Few men were better known to the people of Newton and throughout Jasper County, than “Little Frank” Campbell, as he was familiarly called by his many friends to distinguish him from his father, who bore the same name.

In 1887 he closed out his business here and moved to Norfolk, Nebraska, where he was engaged in business for three years, at the end of which time he came to Des Moines and again formed a partnership with his father. For two years past he has been special agent for a leading fire insurance company, giving up the work only when the ravages of disease, contracted about a year ago, sapped his energies and prostrated him. His death is a great shock to his parents, although for months they have known that he could not recover. For them and the two brothers the warmest sympathy is felt by all. ~ The Newton Record, Friday, May 1, 1896, Page 1, Column 6
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The Newton, Journal April 29, 1896
“They’re Gathering Home”
Campbell, Frank Arthur

Frank Arthur Campbell was born at Newton, ia Sept. 27, 1862, it being amid the throes of the civil war, and his father a private soldier in Co. C., 28th Iowa Infantry, came home from Camp Pope, Iowa City, to see his first born before going to the front.

He died at Des Moines, April 23rd, 1896, aged 33 years, 6 months, and 27 days.

The principles of patriotism and bravery were early instilled into the young child by father and mother, both by example and precept. In 1864, he was taken by his mother down through the dangers of a long trip south, to Little Rock, where at 18 months of age he was the idol of the soldiers, as he was carried about camp.

He was educated in the public schools of Newton, passing from primary to High school, and afterward at Hazel Deli Academy.

The principles and advantages of a practical business life were also afforded him. Taking a course in Commercial College at Davenport, he entered into a partnership with his father in Newton, as a merchant, conducting a successful busi-ness until he closed out his interest and moved to Norfolk, Neb., where for three years he was a merchant.

In 1892 he removed his business relations as a member of the firm of Campbell & Son in Des Moines. For two years past he has had State work as Special Agent for a leading Fire Insurance Co., giving up the work only when the ravages of disease, contracted a year ago, sapped his energies and prostrated him.

For four months he has been a patient sufferer, never a murmur of complaint, always hopeful, yet resigned. Death came so peacefully, and so quietly did he pass away as he folded his hands over his beat, that loved ones around his bedside hardly knew when the summons came.

Raised in the M.E. Sabbath school, he was in sympathy with Christ’s teachings. Once during his illness he asked as to the sin for which there is no forgiveness promised, and when explained, he expressed entire satisfaction when the answer was given.

The body was brought to Newton on Saturday, and the funeral held at the M.E. church at 2:00 p.m. A very large audience was present, including many Knights of Pythias in a body. On the coffin and surrounding the altar, was a profusion of beautiful flowers, including several emblematic designs, among which were a pillow, harp, two triangles, star, etc. The vocal music was furnished by the M.E. choir, with beautiful selections, among these a solo by Earnest Early that charmed all by its appropriateness and its excellent rendition.

Rev. Cowan conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Harrah. The theme of the sermon was that there is no rest this side of the veil, and that only through death can we hope for escape from the burdens of life. At the cemetery, the body was taken charge of by the Knights of Pythias, and interred with the beautiful burial ritual of the order.

The relatives and friends that came to the funeral from a distance were; Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Campbell and Murray, of Des Moines; Bert Campbell, of Lima, Ohio; Mrs. Lou J. Smith and Mrs. A.K. Brown, of Chicago; Harvey Dixon, Maj. C.L. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. A.K. Campbell, C.E. Campbell, Mrs. C.W. Mennig, Mrs. J.H. McCord, and E.J. Mershon, all of Des Moines.

Besides the great mass of beautiful cut flowers at the funeral, the following lovely emblems were given; A pillow, containing the K.P. emblem, from the Knights of Pythias of Newton; a square and compass, from the Blue Lodge of New-ton; triangle, from the Masonic Chapter of Newton; lyre from the K.P. lodge of Des Moines; star of yellow roses, by friends from Chicago; pillow of white flowers, with “Brother” on it, from his brothers.

This is the sixth time that this family and relatives have come from Des Moines to Newton to bury their dead, the ones having died being; Maj. S.G. Smith, Grandma Dixon, Grandpa Dixon, Isaac Dixon, Bessie Brown and Frank A. Campbell.

Originally submitted on Wed Sep 25 22:41:33 2002 by Dee Helphrey Stamper, the1mother@allegan.net