KIGER, Louis/Lewis H. 1867 - 1913

KIGER, MCELWEE, LIMING, CLINKENBEARD

Posted By: Debbie Nash (email)
Date: 11/21/2002 at 21:14:07

From the LOCKRIDGE HERALD
Aug. 8, 1913
Page 1, col. 1.

Louis KIGER, aged 56 years, died Friday morn about 2 o'clock at his home near Glasgow. Born near Canton, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1867. He was the oldest son of Moses KIGER who now resides at Omaha, Neb.; married Miss Bertha McELWEE. Survived by wife and three sons, Glen, Harry and Guy, who all reside in the Glasgow neighborhood. He also leaves his aged father, Moses KIGER of Omaha, Nebr.; two brothers, Noble and Webster KIGER, and two sisters, Mrs. John LIMING, Matron of the County Home, and Mrs. Emry CLINKENBEARD of Omaha, Nebr.

Contributed by Debbie K. Nash

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Contributed by Joey Stark

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, August 1, 1913
Page 2, Column 2

LOUIS KIGER DIED AT GLASGOW TODAY

Louis KIGER, aged 56 years, died this morning about two o'clock at his home near Glasgow.

Mr. KIGER was born near Canton, Ohio, September 30th, 1867. He was the oldest son of Moses KIGER who now resides at Omaha, Neb. About thirty years ago Louis KIGER together with his parents moved to Iowa, locating in Jefferson county near GlasgowHe (sic) is one of the earliest settlers of that vicinity and has been prominent in Glasgow's village affairs. He was married to Miss Bertha McELWEE and they have resided just a half mile from Glasgow.

Some time ago he suffered a severe attack of typhoid fever. Before he had completely regained his strength from his illness he thought that he was able to make the half mile trip to town and so went to Glasgow several times to make some purchases. Upon his return from one of these trips he suffered a relapse of the fever and became seriously ill.

Last Wednesday morning he became worse and suffered a stroke of paralysis which affected one side and his speech so that he was unable to speak again. His death comes as a sad blow to his bereaved family who survive him. These are his wife, Mrs Louis KIGER and three sons, Glen, Harry and Guy, who all reside in the Glasgow neighborhood. He also leaves his aged father, Moses KIGER of Omaha, Neb., two brothers, Noble and Webster KIGER, and two sisters, Mrs. John LIMING, Matron of the County Home, and Mrs Emry CLINKENBEARD of Omaha, Nebraska.

The funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church in Glasgow. The services will be conducted by Rev. Johnathan Lee of Ottumwa.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, August 6, 1913
Page 7, Column 2

Answered Final Summons.

Lewis H. KIGER died at his home near Glasgow early in the morning of the 1st inst. Mr. KIGER was a stalwart man, weighing almost 300 pounds, and of exceeding strength and vigor. Several weeks ago he was attacked with typhoid fever and during his convalescence, about two weeks ago, suffered a slight stroke of paralysis. The 30th ult. he was prostrated by a second stroke, from which he never rallied. Mr. KIGER was the eldest son of Moses KIGER, for many years steward of the Jefferson County home. He was born near Sringfield, O., September 30th, 1867, and came to Jefferson county with his parents in 1882. He grew to manhood here and on March 6th, 1889, was married to Miss Bertha McELWEE, who survives him. He was the father of three sons--Harry W., Guy and Glenn--all of whom live in this county. Mr. KIGER was a man of more than ordinary excellence. He was industrious, energetic, honest in his dealings with his fellows and faithful to every trust imposed upon him. In his family he was all that husband and father should be, and there was a geniality about him which won many friends. His death will be sincerely regretted in the community in which he had had passed so much of his life and where he had a wide acquaintance. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Glasgow Sunday afternoon. They were conducted by Rev. Jonathan Lee of Ottumwa. A large assemblage of friends gathered to show their respect for the dead and their sympathy with the stricken family.

Mrs. KIGER and her family wish to express their sincere thanks to the friends who rendered them so many kindly services in their time of affliction.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I am not related to the person(s) mentioned.