BARR, Mary L. 1868 - 1912

BARR, WAGNER

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

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, December 23, 1912
Page 8, Column 2

MRS. B. F. BARR DIED IN BURLINGTON

Many friends in this city were shocked Saturday evening to learn of the death of Mrs. Bert F. BARR which occured Saturday at 1:15 p m, in Saint Francis Hospital in Burlington (note: in Des Moines Co., IA). Mrs. BARR had been in the hospital for several weeks and her death was due to heart trouble and other complications

The funeral occured this morning at 9:30 o'clock at the Unterkercher Chapel in Burlington and the remains were brought to this city this noon where they were interred in Evergreen cemetery

Mary L WAGNER-BARR was born near Libertryville (sic), May 9, 1868, and was the daughter of one of the pioneer families of Jefferson county

In young womanhood she was married to Bert F BARR of this city and together they conducted a hotel known as "The Idlewild Inn" on the site now occupied by "The Court"

They moved from this city to Burlington about twelve years and have since made that city their home Mrs. BARR is survived by one sister Miss Victoria WAGNER of Washington, D C, and one brother, J F. WAGNER of Libertyville, besides her husband and a large number of friends

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Miss Victoria WAGNER of Washington, D C., is a guest at the Frank Crail home on South Main street

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Tuesday, December 24, 1912
Page 5, Column 2

CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the many friends who were so kind to us at the time of the death of our wife and sister. For the many beautiful flowers we are especially thankful. Our appreciation is due the members of the W. R. C., the Rebekahs and the Pythian Sisters at this time. 345

Bert F. BARR,
Miss Victoria WAGNER,
Joe WAGNER

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, December 25, 1912
Front Page, Column 2

FUNERAL OF MRS. BARR, HELD HERE TODAY.

(From Monday's Daily.)
Remains of Mrs. Bert BARR, who passed away Saturday at the hospital in Burlington, were brought to the city today at noon and taken to the Evergreen cemetery for burial.

Rev. Arthur F. Newell of the Congregational church and members of the Hawkeye Rebekah lodge, No, 386, held short services at the grave.

Mr. and Mrs. BARR were until a few years ago located in Fairfield and have a large circle of friends here who will much regret Mrs. BARR's death.

The husband has the sympathy of friends in his bereavement.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, December 25, 1912
Page 4, Column 7

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the Rebekahs, the Pythian Sisters, W. R. C., and other kind friends for the kindnesses shown and the beautiful floral tributes given incidental to the funeral and burial of Mrs. Bert F. BARR.

BERT F. BARR,
VICTORIA WAGNER,
Washington D. C.
J. S. WAGNER,
Libertyville, Ia.

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.304 with husband Albert F. 'Bert' who died in 1915.