CARPENTER, Marcellus Clinton 1857-1925

CARPENTER, JUNKIN, HOWLETT, BAILEY, HAGUE

Posted By: Richard K Thompson (email)
Date: 11/16/2009 at 18:23:03

Fairfield Daily Ledger
Wed. October 28, 1925

DR. CARPENTER DIES SUDDENLY

Was Stricken Alone In Office and Never Regained Consciousness

Dr. M. C. CARPENTER, for forty years a practicing physician in Fairfield, died this morning at 2:30 oclock after a sudden stroke in his office some time yesterday afternoon. He was discovered unconscious, lying on a lounge in the inner office by Vernon L. HAGUE, who has rooms at the Carpenter home, 304 South Main street, and who went to the office at 7:15 p.m. after Mrs. CARPENTER had expressed concern over her husband's absence. She had telephoned the office a time or two, but had at first supposed he had gone out on a round of calls and had been delayed.

Mr. HAGUE at once summoned a doctor, but there was no hope and Dr. CARPENTER did not regain consciousness. He was removed as soon as possible to his home and there the watchers awaited the end.

It is supposed that he may have been alone unconscious in his office for several hours as it was evident that he was just closing the office for his regular departue (sic) at 5 oclock when the attack came on.

However, nothing could have been done to stay death and it is supposed that he sought the couch as soon as he felt ill and that unconsciousness came at once.

Marcellus C. CARPENTER was born April 6, 1857 on a farm near Ottumwa and was the son of Calvin and Margaret CARPENTER. He was educated at Iowa Wesleyan college at Mr. Pleasant and then attended Rush Medical college at Chicago where he received his medical degree. He opened his first office at Kingston, Kan., and then came to Dahlonega in Wapello county where he remained until 1885 when he came to Fairfield where he had practiced continuously since.

He was married to Margaret JUNKIN and to this union were born two children, a little daughter who died when 4 years of age and a son who only lived to be 6 months old. Mrs. CARPENTER passed away seven years ago.

On November 27, 1919 Dr. CARPENTER was united in marriage to Clara HOWLETT who with one brother, Walter of Ottumwa and one sister, Mrs. William BAILEY of Mystic mourn his passing.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 oclock from the late home, 304 South Main street. Interment will be made in the family mausoleum in Evergreen cemetery.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

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Note: Dr. CARPENTER was originally interred in the Fairfield Abbey mausoleum. When it was closed in the mid-1960's he was reinterred in 2nd Addition.256-1/2. His first wife, Margaret, was also buried there and reinterred under similar circumstances.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Saturday, October 31, 1925
Front Page, Column 7

LAST RITES FOR DR. CARPENTER
Profusion of Flowers Filled the Room; Many Pay Their Respects

Funeral services for Dr. M. C. CARPENTER were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the late home, 304 South Main street, in charge of Dr. W. E. Parsons and Dr. Gilbert Voorhies. The Mesdames L. W. VanNostrand and James Montgomery and Miss Cora Ball sang "I'll Go With You All the Way" "Perfect Day," and "Rock of Ages." Miss Hannah VanNostrand accompanied on the piano. The following doctors served as pall bearers: W. Fordyce, C. C. Tallman, Frank Fourt, F. S. Bonnell, Charles Ricksher and W. H. Conner. Honorary pall bearers were Drs. J. S. Gaumer, J. Fred Clarke, G. K. Dunkel, F. F. Winsell, W. T. Webb, L. D. James, Roy A. McGuire, I. N. Crow, and Orin Coppock. A profusion of beautiful flowers covered the casket and filled one corner of the room. The house could not accommodate the many friends who came to pay their last tribute to this worthy and higly respected citizen. Interment was made in the Fairfield Abbey.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Saturday, October 31, 1925
Page Five, Column 1

Just Among Ourselves

...Mrs. Charles Searls, Mrs. Summer Siber, Harve Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Walter CARPENTER of Ottumwa were in the city yesterday to attend the funeral of Dr. M. C. CARPENTER.

--Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Sands and daughter of Afton, were in the city yesterday to attend the funeral of Dr. M. C. CARPENTER.

--Mrs. Robert Cameron and Mrs. William BAILEY of Mystic have been in the city for a few days having been called here by the death of Dr. CARPENTER. Mrs. BAILEY, who was a sister returned to her home this morning. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, November 3, 1925
Page Seven, Column 7

PROBATE OF WILL

State of Iowa, Jefferson County, ss.

To All Whom It May Concern:

Notice is hereby given that an instrument, purporting to be the last will and testament of M. C. CARPENTER, deceased, is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson county, and that Wednesday November 11, A. D., 1925 at 2 oclock p.m., it being the ninth day of the November Term. 1925, of said court, has been set for proof and final hearing of same.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 2nd day of November, 1925.

(SEAL) C. W. IRELAND,
Clerk of the District Court.
By B. H. BLAKELEY, Deputy.

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*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.