ANDERSON, Grant U. 1884 - 1912

ANDERSON, LINDBLOOM, LINDBOM, JONES, CUSHMAN

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:27

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, June 10, 1912
Page 2, Column 1

GRANT ANDERSON DIED YESTERDAY

Grant U. ANDERSON died Sunday about 12:30 o'clock at the home of his mother Mrs. John LINDBLOOM (sic - LINDBOM, throughout) on South H street after an illness of some time of tuberculosis. Mr. ANDERSON was born near Salina nn (sic) February 16, 1884, and grew to young manhood in this county. For eight years past he had served in the United States regular army, most of that time being stationed at Fort Columbia, Washington. He was for some time Sargeant of the Thirty-third Coast Artillery.

A few months ago Mr. ANDERSON received an honorable discharge on account of poor health and was sent to a sanitarium. About five weeks ago Mr. ANDERSON came to this city to visit his mother and since that time has been steadily failing. His young wife who has been in Fort Columbia is expected to arrive within a few days for the funeral.

He leaves a wife, two sisters, Mrs. Arch JONES of Canada, and Mrs. Floyd CUSHMAN of Ottumwa, one brother Elm,er (sic) ANDERSON of Delta, Colorado, a half brother, Ellwood LINDBLOOM, his mother and a step-father John LINDBLOOM. The funeral services will probably be held Friday upon the arrival of the young wife.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Tuesday, June 11, 1912
Page 3, Column 1

LOCAL NEW BRIEFS

… --Mrs. Arch JONES of Canada is in the city called here by the illness and death of Grant ANDERSON. …

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, June 12, 1912
Front Page, Column 3

Grant M. ANDERSON.

Grant M. ANDERSON died Sunday, June 9, at the home of his mother, Mrs. John LINDBOM on South H street, after an illness of several months. Deceased was born near Salina February 16, 1884. Several hears ago he enlisted in the regular army and at the time of his death was a sergeant of the 33rd Coast Artillery stationed at Fort Columbia, Wash. About six months ago his health failed and he was sent to a government sanitarium in Arkansas. Realizing there was no hope of recovery he came to Fairfield to spend his last hours with his mother. Word of his death was sent to his wife at Fort Columbia, who is expected to arrive here about tomorrow evening. Although no definite time has been set for the funeral, pending her arrival, it will probably be held Friday at the LINDBOM home, conducted by Dr. Thomas Osborn of the M. E. church.

Mr. ANDERSON leaves besides his wife, two sisters, Mrs. Arch JONES, of Canada, and Mrs. Floyd CUSHMAN, of Ottumwa, one brother, Elmer ANDERSON, of Delta, Colorado, a half brother, Ellwood LINDBOM, his mother, and a step-father, John LINDBOM.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, June 12, 1912
Page 8, Column 3

PERSONALS

… Mrs. Arch JONES of Canada, was called to this city by the death of her brother, Grant ANDERSON. …

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, June 13 1912
Page 3, Column 1

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

… --The funeral of Sargeant Grant U. ANDERSON will be held Friday afternoon at three o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John LINDBLOOM. The interrment will take place in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, June 14, 1912
Page 3, Column 1

… --Mrs. Grant ANDERSON of Washington state arrived yesterday, being called here by the death of her husband. …

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, June 14, 1912
Front Page, Column 3

Grant ANDERSON.

Grant U. ANDERSON passed away at the home of his mother, Mrs. John LINDBLOOM, shortly after noon Sabbath after a lingering illness with consumption. Mr. ANDERSON was about 29 years old and for the past eight years had served in the regular army, being stationed at Fort Columbia, Wash. He came here about a month ago for a visit with his mother. He is survived by a young wife, his mother, stepfather, two sisters, a brother and a half brother.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, June 15, 1912
Page 2, Column 4

CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank the many neighbors and friends who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our beloved husband, son and brother Sarg. Grant U. ANDERSON. To all who sent floral tokens we are very grateful. 489

The Immediate Relatives

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, June 15, 1912
Page 3, Column 1

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

… --Mr. and Mrs. Floyd CUSHMAN of Ottumwa were in the city yesterday to attend the funeral of the latter's brother Sargeant Grant U. ANDERSON. …

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, June 24, 1912
Page 2, Column 3

RURAL ROUTE NO. 3.

Mrs. J. Ringelspach attended the funeral of Grant ANDERSON at Fairfield which was held in Fairfield on Friday afternoon.

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.068.