BARGER, Emily Maria 1861 - 1906

BARGER, LEWIS, TROWBRIDGE, BATES

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

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, January 11, 1906
Page 2, Column 5

MRS. JAMES BARGER DIES.
Passes Away At Home Three Milss (sic) West of Town Last Night

Mrs. James C. BARGER died at her home three miles west of this city, last evening about eight o'clock, after a short illness of pneumonia. Deceased was about forty six years of age and was well and favorably known in the community in which she lived. The family were former residents of this city where they have many friends who will hasten to extend sincere sympathies to the grief stricken family. A husband and six children are left to mourn the departure of this loving wife and mother.

Funeral services will be held from the Christian church in this city tomorrow (Friday) morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. H. C. Littleton.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, January 12, 1906
Front Page, Column 3

Mrs. John BARGER died at her home three miles west of this city Wednesday evening, of pneumonia. She was about 46 years old. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn their loss. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in this city this morning, conducted by Rev. H. C. Littleton.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, January 12, 1906
Page 3, Column 4

… Mr. and Mrs. John LEWIS, of Ottumwa, are in the city called here by the death and burial of Mrs. James BARGER, who was a daughter of Mrs. LEWIS. …

… The funeral of Mrs. James BARGER occured this morning at eleven o'clock from the Christian church. The services were conducted by Rev. H. C. Littleton. …

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, January 13, 1906
Page 4, Column 3

Obituary.

Emma M. TROWBRIDGE,
was born in Jefferson county, Iowa February 26, 1860. She grew to young womanhood in this community. On December 25, 1879, she was united in marriage to James C. BARGER, of this city. Seven children were born to this union, the oldest of whom has preceded the mother to the other land. The family resided in this city until a couple of years ago, when they moved to the farm three and one-half miles west of this city.

The deceased was taken ill a few days ago and her ailment rapidly developed into pneumonia and at once assumed a serious form. Death came quite suddenly last Wednesday evening at 7:45 o'clock to release the soul from the afflicted body. Six children with the husband are left to mourn the untimely death of the deceased.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church, Friday morning at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. H. C. Littleton and the mortal remains were tenderly laid to rest in Evergreen cemetry (sic). The sympathy of the entire community is with the bereaved ones in this great sorrow.

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Wednesday, January 16, 1906
Front Page, Column 6

Obituary.

Emma M. TROWBRIDGE,
was born in Jefferson county, Iowa February 26, 1860. She grew to young womanhood in this community. On December 25, 1879, she was united in marriage to James C. BARGER, of this city. Seven children were born to this union, the oldest of whom has preceded the mother to the other land. The family resided in this city until a couple of year ago (sic), when they moved to the farm three and one-half miles west of this city.

The deceased was taken ill a few days ago and her ailment rapidly developed into pneumonia and at once assumed a serious form. Death came quite suddenly last Wednesday evening at 7:45 o'clock to release the soul from the afflicted body. Six children with the husband are left to mourn the untimely death of the deceased.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church, Friday morning at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. H. C. Littleton and the mortal remains were tenderly laid to rest in Evergreen cemetry (sic). The sympathy of the entire community is with the bereaved ones in this great sorrow.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, Janaury 17, 1906
Page 6, Columns 3 and 4

After a Brief Illness.

Mrs. James C. BARGER died at her home three miles west of this city Wednesday, after an illness of a week from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Christian church, this city, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. C. Littleton. Mrs. BARGER was formerly Emily M., a daughter of Robert T. TROWBRIDGE, was born in this county and was in the forty-sixth year of her age. She was married December 25th, 1879, and was the mother of six children, the youngest now six years old. One daughter is the wife of Ernest BATES, and the others are all at home. Mrs. BARGER had spent her entire life in this county, and she had many friends who will mourn her death and sympathize with the stricken family.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, January 17, 1906
Page 3, Column 3

County News.

… ELM GROVE. …

… Mrs. James BARGER died Wednesday evening of pneumonia. She was about 46 years of age. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn their loss. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Fairfield, Friday morning, conducted by Rev. H. C. Littleton.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, January 17, 1906
Page 7, Column 3

Death of Mrs. J. J. BARGER (sic - J. C. BARGER)

Last Wednesday at her home near this city, occurred the death of Mrs. J. J. BARGER, after a short illness from pneumonia.

Emma M. TROWBRIDGE was born in Jefferson county, Iowa, Feb. 26, 1860, and was married to J. J. BARGER Dec. 25, 1879. She leaves to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother, a husband and six children.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. C. Littleton, last Friday morning at 11 o'clock and interment made in Evergreen cemetery.

(same publication and page, but Column 4 -- )

Personals.

… Jno. LEWIS and wife, of Ottumwa, were called here last week by the death of the late Mrs. J. J. BARGER. …

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Note: Buried in Lot 1st.071 with husband James who died in 1911.