GORRELL, Joseph Edward 1886 - 1912

GORRELL, MCDONALD, ANTHONY, CHAMBERS

Posted By: Doris Challis (email)
Date: 12/15/2003 at 20:31:01

Added by Admin, November 2023 --

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, August 8, 1912
Page 3, Column 1

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

... --Many friends will regret to learn that Ed. GORRELL is seriously ill at the home of his parents Rev. and Mrs. I. H. GORRELL. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, August 9, 1912
Page 2, Column 3

EDWARD GORREL (sic) DIED WEDNESDAY

Edward GORRELL died yesterday shortly after noon at the home of his parents Rev. and Mrs. I. H. GORRELL on South Third street after an illness extending over a period of about two years. His death was due to tuberculosis.

James (sic - Joseph) Edward GORRELL was born in Colfax, Iowa, December 15, 1886. Several years ago he came with his parents to Fairfield and was at the time of his death well known and highly respected here. In December, 1907, he was married to Miss Hazel McDONALD of this city who with one child survives him. Mr. GORRELL was manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company here for a couple of years and later was employed by the Burlington railway company as agent at Russell, Iowa.

He was compelled to resign his position over a year ago on account of ill health and his family moved to this city where he sought rest for a time in the hopes that he would be benefited. Failing to gain in health Mr. and Mrs. GORRELL and little daughter went to Texas for a few months but he became steadily worse and was brought home a couple of weeks ago.

Mr. GORRELL was a bright and talented young man whose death will be sincerely regretted by scores of friends. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and daughter, his parents Rev. and Mrs. I. H. GORTELL (sic) and one brother Burton and two sisters, Miss Lucille at home and Mrs. Charles ANTHONY of Granite City, Ill. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock at the GORRELL home. Dr. Thomas Osborne will conduct the services.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, August 12, 1912
Page 3, Column 2

CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank the many neighbors and friends who were so kind to us during the recent illness and death of James E. GORRELL. The kindnesses of that time will never be forgotten. Our great appreciation is extended to all those who sent floral tokens.

Mrs. J. E. GORRELL,
Mr. and Mrs. I. H. GORRELL
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Original posting by Doris Challis --

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, August 14, 1912
Page 8, Column 5

GORRELL----Joseph Edward, oldest son of I. H. & Olive GORRELL, was born in Colfax, Iowa, December 15, 1886.

He attended the public schools of Fairfield, whither he had moved with his parents, but left the school after taking one year in the high school.

He began the study of telegraphy at about the age of fourteen and at sixteen he was proficient enough to begin his work as an operator.

He was united in marriage to Miss Jennie L. McDONALD, December 16, 1907. One child, a daughter, was born to them. He is survived by his father and mother, two sisters, Mrs. Chas. ANTHONY, of Granite City, Ill., and Lucille, of this city, and one brother, Burton, also of Fairfield, and the wife and daughter. Soon after his marriage he went to Russell as an operator. While here he united with the Methodist Episcopal church, retaining his membership until his death. From Russell he removed to Murray, Iowa, and from thence to Peoria, Ill.

He was taken ill in February, 1910, with the dreadd (sic) "White Plague." In April of this year he went to Texas, but was not benefited by the change. Returning recently, he rapidly declined and death came to his release, at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, August 8th.

One more death has been added to the roll of those who fought a brave but unavailing fight against the dread white plague--but when health fails and comfort goes with it and only weakness growing continually weaker and more and more helpless--then is death to be preferred and comes like the hand of a friend to the suffering body that it may go to the grave for its final rest.

Funeral services were held at the residence of his parents on South Third street Saturday, August 10, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Thos. Osborn, assisted by Rev. F. M. Smith.

Transcribed by Doris Challis from Jefferson County Records, Vol. 3 (and filled in by Admin). Not related to the subject.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, August 16, 1912
Front Page, Column 3

Edward GORRELL.

Edward GORRELL, one of the best known oung men in this city, passed away last Thursday afternoon at the home of his parents, Rev. and Mrs. I. H. GORRELL, after an illness of about two years with tuberculosis.

James Edward GORRELL was born in Colfax, Iowa, December 15, 1886. Later he came to Fairfield with his parents. Here in Decembe, 1907 (sic), he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie McDONALD. To them one child was born, a little daughter. At the time of his marriage Mr. GORRELL was the C. B. & Q. agent at Russell and they made their home there until failing health compelled a rest.

Mr. GORRELL was a splendid young man and his death is a terrible blow to his young wife and also his parents. Besides his parents and his wife and daughter he is survived by two sisters and one brother, Lucille and Burton at home and Mrs. Charles ANTHONY of Granite City, Ill.

Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Osborn, and interment made in Evergreen cemetery.

Admin. note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, in Lot 2nd.192 with wife Jennie, who remarried to Elmer B. CHAMBERS and died in 1974.