BLOUGH, Ida E. 1865 - 1909

BLOUGH, MESSER

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

"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, December 8, 1909
Page 10, Columns 3 and 4

DEATHS.

Ida MESSER.

Ida MESSER, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis MESSER, was born near Fairfield, Jefferson county, Iowa Sept. 17, 1865. She was baptised in infancy and confirmed at the age of thirteen or fourteen. She became the wife of John BLOUGH and God blessed this union with three children, Helen, Henry and an infant daughter. The deceased, with her husband, were for many years faithful and active members of the English Lutheran church, but, removing to a place where a church of their chosen faith was not found, they placed their membership in one of another name.

Sister BLOUGH departed this life at her residence in Seymour, Iowa, Dec. 10, 1909, aged 44 years, 2 months and 23 days.

She leaves to mourn her departure, a husband, John B. BLOUGH (sic - John Douglas BLOUGH), daughter Helen; an infant daughter four weeks old; a son, Henry, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis MESSER; one sister, Miss Anna MESSER and three brothers, A. H. MESSER of this city, George of Pleasant Plain, Iowa, and Otto of Keithsburg, and a host of friends who live in the hope of joining her on a brighter and happier shore.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, December 10, 1909
Page 2, Column 3

MRS. JOHN BLOUGH DIED IN SEYMOUR.

News of the death of Mrs. John B. (sic - John D.) BLOUGH which occurred at her home in Seymour this morning will prove a sad shock to the many relatives and friends of the family who reside here. Mrs. BLOUGH was known to be in frail health but her relatives were totally unprepared for the end. Her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis MESSER of this city and her daughter Helen who is attending Parsons college were prostrated by the news this morning.

Mrs. BLOUGH had submitted to an operation about three weeks ago from which it was thought that she was recovering slowly. Her parrnts (sic) here had received word from her last Friday stating that she was getting along well and though she was much benefited. They were not aware of a relaps (sic) until they received a telegram telling of her death.

Ida MESSER BLOUGH was born near this city and made her home here until about eight years ago. On October 31, 1890 she was married to J. B. (sic - J. D.) BLOUGH of this city. There are three children, Helen, Henry, and an infant daughter six weeks old. Beside the members of her own family Mrs. BLOUGH is survived by her parents, one sister, Miss Anna and three brothers, A. H. MESSER of this city George of Pleasant Plain and Otto of Keithsburg.

Altho no definate arrangements have as yet been made it is thought hat (sic) the remains will be brought to this city for interrment.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, December 10, 1909
Page 4, Column 1

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

... --Miss Helen BLOUGH was called to Seymour this morning by a telegram announcing the sudden death of her mother. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, December 11, 1909
Page 3, Column 1

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

... --The remains of Mrs. John BLOUGH will arrive in this city this afternoon and the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the English Lutheran church. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, December 16, 1909
Page 2, Column 3

... --O. B. MESSER of Keithsburg, Ill. is spending a few days with John BLOUGH. ...

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank the many friends and neighbors who so k n ly (sic - kindly) assisted us at the time of our recent bereavement.

John BLOUGH and family
Lewis MESSER and family

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Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, IA, in Lot 2nd.123. Ida was the first wife of John Douglas BLOUGH, married October 29, 1890, according to Jefferson County Marriage records.