Feas, George Earl 1888-1906

FEAS

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Date: 2/4/2005 at 08:37:25

In the passing of George Earl Feas, who last Sunday succumbed to typhoid pneumonia, death has taken from our midst one who was beloved as an only son can be by a fond father and mother, one who was loved by a devoted sister, and one who counted all who knew his as his friends.

As when a pebble is thrown into a pool of water, the disturbance spreads until the whole water is agitated, so doe such a death effect a community, and not only in the home of the loved one is the sorrow and loss felt, but it extends beyond and your heart and mind is touched.

It was not that he had lived lone or accomplished much, for he was only eighteen years, four months and four days old. He was born on a farm in Palo Alto Township, about five miles from this city, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Feas, he removed to town four years ago, and soon after entered our public schools and about the same time, just four years ago the 24th of December, he entered the dry goods store of M. A. Carrier, where he worked mornings, evenings, Saturdays and vacations. From the first he was willing to learn and do well his tasks. He was gentle, accommodating and did so well his part that those who were with him day after day, year after year, now speak of him with greatest love and kindness, and feel very greatly his loss.

It was just six weeks ago last evening that he come home, when the store had closed for the night, and complained of a headache. The next day he could not go to his usual work. A physician was called and from that time till his death he was confined to his room and bed. During all the first weeks of his illness he was not thought to be seriously sick, but about one week before his death, his liver and lungs became affected, and from that time his condition became serious.

The father and mother cared for him until last Friday, when they divided their task with a nurse, and everything was done, but there was no help. All they could do was to try to make his last hours as easy as possible.

The funeral service held this afternoon at the home on South Race Street at half past two, was conducted by Rev. O. S. Baker, pastor of the First Methodist Church. The singers were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Allen, Miss Bernice Jackson, and Mark Moorman. Miss Ida Griebeling was the accompanist.

Six young men who were his friends and companions acted as pallbearers. They were Leigh Hough, Frank Bewyer, Clark Blizzard, Clarence Ritter, Harry Skow and Walter Galusha.

The many beautiful floral tributes from his former friends and associates and the friends of the family expressed the sympathy and love so universally felt. The interment was in the Newton Cemetery. ~ The Newton (Iowa) Daily News, Tuesday, May 22, 1906, Page 4, Column 3
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Their Only Boy Taken

George Earl Feas Passed Away on Sunday Afternoon.

George Earl, eighteen-year old son of Mrs. And Mrs. George Feas, after a heroic fight against typhoid fever for over six weeks, finally succumbed to the dread disease, and sank into the long sleep just before four o’clock Sunday afternoon. George was the only son in the home, a bright and happy hearted boy, idolized by his parents and sister, a favorite among his young associates, and admired by everybody with whom he came in contact. His death is a crushing blow to his parents who feel that their cup of sorrow is full to over-flowing – having lost their elder son Elmer, a few years ago by drowning in the river.

George Earl was born in Palo Alto Township on the 23rd of January, 1888, and lived on the farm until his parents moved to town about four years ago; since then George, while attending our public school, as assisted, mourning and evenings and during his vacation, in M. A. Carrier’s store where by his diligence and manly bearing he won the love of his employer and all connected with the establishment. He was genial and happy hearted and never unmindful of the happiness of all around him. He leaves besides his parents, one sister Grace and for them the tenderest sympathy is felt throughout the community.

Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by rev. O. S. Baker; pastor of the First M. E. Church. Beautiful music was rendered by a select choir, and may beautiful floral offering attested both the sympathy and sorrow of many friends. The pall bearers were among George’s schoolboy friend’s and chums – Will McCullough, Leigh Hough, Walter Galusha, Geo. Weirick, Frank Bewyer, Clark Blizzard, Harry Skow and Clarence Ritter. The interment was in Newton Cemetery.
~ Newspaper unknown, 1906