Bailey, Edwin H. 1826-1899

BAILEY, NORRIS, BECKER

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Date: 2/2/2005 at 08:57:31

Death of E. H. Bailey

The death of Mr. E. H. Bailey, which occurred early Tuesday afternoon, removes from our city one of her best-known businessmen, as well as a highly esteemed citizen; one who was a friend to everybody and for whom everybody seemed to entertain a personal friendship.

About three weeks ago he succumbed to an attack of the prevailing epidemic, and took to his bed thinking it would be but a few days before he would be able to again resume his business. But it was not to be so; the disease refused to yield to treatment, and from the very first his recovery seemed to be doubtful. Tuesday morning, however, he seemed much better, and continued so until after noon, when a sudden change came for the worse and a little after one o’clock the end came.

Ed had been a citizen of Newton since 1862, and for over thirty-six years been identified with the business interests of Newton, with varied success. Farming, stock raising, hotel and the mercantile business had each claimed his attention at different times, and finally for some years he had been proprietor of a feed and livery barn on the corner of Vine and McDonald. He had his successes and reverses, such as come to a majority of men, but through it all no man can say aught against the honor and integrity of Ed Bailey.

Edwin H. Bailey was born in Boston, England, Feb. 15, 1826, and came to America with his parents in 1829, when less than four years of age.

He grew to manhood near Akron, Ohio, where he was married on the 19th day of March 1850, to Miss Mary E. Norris. Four children were born to them, two of them being buried in Ohio and two here. Besides his widow, he leaves one grandson, Edwin Isaac Becker, now married and residing in Nashville, Tenn. He also leaves two brothers, Dr. Wm. Bailey of this city and Alfred Bailey of Akron, Ohio. Their father was for many years prominent among the itinerant Methodist preachers of Ohio in an early day. Universal sympathy is felt for Mrs. Bailey in her sad widowhood, without children or relatives to cheer her or comfort her in her declining years. Her burden of sorrow seems almost heavier than she can bear.

The funeral was held at the M. E. Church this afternoon, Rev. C. V. Cowan officiating. The Masonic lodge, of which Mr. Bailey was a member led by the K. T. Band, escorted the remains to the cemetery and had charge of the burial services. ~ The Newton Record Thursday, January 26, 1899