Carr, James Monroe 1857-1934

CARR, HOWE, VALENTINE, BIDLEMAN, CHRISTENSON

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 4/25/2005 at 15:12:27

The Colfax Tribune March 1, 1934.
Monroe Carr Took His Own Life Satur'y
Services Held Monday From Christian Church
Carr, James Monroe

Monroe Carr, pioneer resident of Jasper county and a resident of this city, took his own life Saturday before noon by hanging himself.

Mr. Carr had been in poor health for almost a year and part of the time was confined to his bed. He had told friends that he was ready to pass on, on different occasions during his illness.

Monroe Carr was born July 7, 1857, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Carr of Ohio. The family came to Jasper county where they have since presided. Monroe was married in 1887 to Miss Laura Howe. To this union was born two children.

Since 1898 he has lived in the old homestead with his sister Viola. In 1920 the three moved to Colfax. Since the death of his brother Marion in last June, he seemed to lose his interest in life with this loss of companionship in the home.

Though he had brotherly love for his sister, he often spoke that due to his poor health, he wished he could leave this life. Business matters and the home work was the past few months entirely dependent on his sister, for at times his mind was not clear for a day or two at a time.

Mr. Carr passed away in his home Saturday, February 24, about 10:00 a.m.

Leaving to meet this loss to the community are his two children, Mrs. Edith Valentine, Benchland, Mont. and Mrs. Ora Bidleman of Coffeeville, Kan., one sister, Mrs. Mary Jane Christenson of Colorado and sister, Miss Viola Carr, at home in Colfax. Being a long resident near Colfax, he leaves many friends to mourn his passing.

He was a faithful member of the Christian church for several years.

Though not active in community life, he took a great interest in his home and was every ready and willing to help his neighbors in any way he could.

Rest brave heart, your work is done
No more in life, from sun to sun.
Will joy or trouble, grief or pain,
Affect your burning brain.

Friend, your weary hours and days of pain,
And your troubled nights are past.
Your ever patient worn out frame,
Has found sweet rest at last.

--A Friend and Neighbor.

Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the Christian church with Rev. J W. Taenzier officiating. Interment was made at the Metz cemetery.

Music was furnished by Mrs. Geo. Robinson, Mrs. George Rinker, Maynard and Chester Binkerd, with Mrs. E. C. Calhoon accompanist.

Memoriam of Monroe Carr.

It is a sad duty for me to say a few words of his good quality, being a neighbor and spend many evenings with him in his home. He was a true Christian, a good neighbor, father and citizen. He loved his friends and neighbors. He was a great home man. Those who knew him best felt the inspiration of his character...
"He has just gone on before us,
But he turns and waves his hand;
Pointing to that glory o'er us,
On that happy spirit land."

Originally submitted on Wed Apr 24 18:28:09 2002