Baldwin, Mirtlow – 1838-1909

BALDWIN, JENNINGS, ROWE

Posted By: Diana Wagner
Date: 5/27/2017 at 17:48:18

Death of Mirtlow Baldwin
On last Friday evening at ten o’clock, just at the dawn of the New Year, Mr. Mirtlow Baldwin passed away from this earth to his heavenly reward. The news of his death was a surprise and shock to a very large number of friends as few knew that he was sick and those who knew did not realize that his illness was so serious. On the Wednesday before Christmas he was taken with a short of chill and la grippe, which later developed into pneumonia, the final cause of his death. His wife and two children, Mrs. W. E. Jennings, of Colfax, and E. H. Baldwin, of Mingo, were at his bedside constantly during his illness but with all that loving hands and medical skill could do, the angel of Death could not be restrained. During the last two or three days of his illness he suffered intensely but a short time before his death he sank into a peaceful sleep to waken no more until the Last Day.
Mirtlow Baldwin was born in Chautauqua County, New York on April 6, 1838. His early life was spent in that state and in Indiana and Michigan. In 1855 he came to Iowa and settled on a farm near Ira. On October 5th, 1865, he was united in marriage to Sarah Jane Rowe, widow of Willis Rowe, a member of the 13th Iowa Infantry, who was killed in the war. Two children were born to this union, Mrs. Mary Jennings of Colfax, and E. H. Baldwin, of Mingo, who with the mother survive. Fifteen years ago, their children both being married, Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin left the old farm, near Ira, and came to live in Newton settling first on South Farmer street. Over a year ago they moved to their present home on East Marion street, where Mr. Baldwin’s death occurred. Besides the widow and children, four grandchildren survive. They are Harvey and Hazel Jennings and Ila and Claude Baldwin. Three brothers are living, Julius A., of Monroe, Oregon; Frank, of Edmonds, Washington, and O. S. of Radcliffe, Iowa, who was here for the funeral.
Mr. Baldwin was a man of solid worth, possessing in an eminent degree those traits of character that commanded respect in the business world and gained esteem among his neighbors and associates. His home was always a pleasant one wherein one might find hospitality and contentment. He has been a consistent member of the Christian church for a number of years, having united with that denomination when Rev. Hanna was in Newton.
The bereaved widow and family will have the sympathy of all in the loss of a kind husband and father.
The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Christian church conducted by the minister, W. H. Betts. The music was rendered by a quartette composed of Mrs. E. C. Smith, Miss Edna Stamper, Dick Daly and J. W. Watson, with Mrs. W. E. Reeves at the organ. The pall bearers were Messrs. Will Charlesworth, J. V. Jack, A. Dennis, E. C. Ogg, E. C. Smith and Lewis Bish. The interment was made in the Newton cemetery.
Source: Newton Journal; January 7, 1909, page 2