ELDER, Hubert 1885 - 1920

ELDER, LOCKHART, JUNE, EDWARDS

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 11/6/2021 at 15:03:31

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, September 16, 1920
Front Page, Column 5

HUBERT ELDER DIES AFER LONG ILLNESS AT OAKDALE, IA.,

Word was received here of the death of Hubert ELDER, which occurred at 12:15 o'clock this afternoon at the Oakdale hospital (note: in Johnson Co., IA). Mr. ELDER had been at Oakdale for treatment since June. He was a highly respected citizen of Fairfield, and his wamily (sic) have the sympathy of a host of friends and acquaintances.

He was employed at the Fairfield Mitten Co., and was a member of the Fairfield band. Mrs. ELDER, who had just returned from Oakdale, left today for that place, and the body will be brot (sic) to Fairfield. Funeral arrangements have been completed this afternoon.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, September 17, 1920
Page 2, Column 3

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR HUBERT ELDER HELD TOMORROW AT 3 P.M.

Funeral services for Hubert ELDER will be held tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock at the English Lutheran church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. A. Anspach. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, September 20, 1930
Page 2, Column 2

LIFE OF HUBERT ELDER

Hubert ELDER was born in Fairfield, Iowa, Feb. 3rd, 1885, and died at the Oakdale Sanitarium, Sept. 16th, 1920 of toxic poisoning.

He was united in marriage with Flora LOCKHART, at Lucas, Iowa, on July 25th, 1904, who with one daughter, Adra, survives.

He united with the English Lutheran church at Fairfield, in June, 1908, and was at the time of his death a member of the Baracca class. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F. No. 629, F. A. A. No. 664 and M. W. A. No. 246 lodges, and the band section of the Headquarters Company, Fourth Infantry, U. S. N. G.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.

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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks to the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during our recent bereavement. We especially with to thank the Fairfield Glove & Mitten Co., I. O. O. F. Lodge 629, the Fourth Regimental Band, The Baracca Class New London Co. friends and neighbors for the beautiful flowers.

Mrs. Hubert ELDER and daughter Edra.
Mrs. John LOCKHART.
Glenn and Kate McKee.
Mrs. Ella ELDER and family.
982--20

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Wednesday, September 22, 1920
Front Page, Column 2

LIBERTYVILLE

... Mrs. Margaret ELDER and son Bert attended the funeral of Hubert ELDER at Fairfield Saturday. ...

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.213. He shares his stone with an Addie JUNE, believed to be an aunt of his. Wife Flora subsequently married Walter L. EDWARDS, died in 1972, and was buried with Walter on the same lot as Hubert.