GILMER, Mary Louise 1893 - 1910

GILMER, SCOTT, TIERNEY

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 10/21/2023 at 23:29:33

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, September 26, 1910
Page 2, Column 3

MISS MARY GILMORE (sic) PASSED AWAY TODAY

Miss Mary Louise GILMER, daughter of Frank GILMORE (sic) died this afternoon at 1 o'clock at her home on East Burlington street. She had only been ill since last Wednesday and death was due to a complication of causes.

Miss GILMER was an estimable young lady who was much liked by a wide circle of friends. She was a member of the Christian church. She would have been 17 on the 10th (sic - 17th) of next November.

Besides the father, two sisters, Anna and Ruth and three brothers, Ralph, Robert and James are left to mourn her loss.

The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

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"The Fairfield Weekly Journal"
Wednesday, September 28, 1910
Page 8, Column 4

Deaths.

Miss Mary Louise GILMER, daughter of Frank GILMORE (sic) died Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at her home on East Burlington street. She had only been ill since last Wednesday and death was due to a complication of causes.

Miss GILMER was an estimable young lady who was much liked by a wide circle of friends. She was a member of the Christian church. She would have been 17 on the 10th of next November.

Besides the father, two sisters, Anna and Ruth and three brothers, Ralph, Robert and James are left to mourn her loss.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, September 29, 1910
Page 2, Column 2

Funeral of Miss GILMER.

The funeral of Miss Mary Louise GILMER, who passed away Monday afternoon after a few days illness at the home of her father on East Burlington street, was held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the residence. Rev. G. W. Burch pastor of the Christian church, conducted the last services and spoke of the young life which had returned to its maker in a very touching manner.

The funeral was the largest which has been held in this city for some time and the many girl friends present sincerely mourned the departure of this bright young girl. There were banks of beautiful flowers from friends far and near and these gave their silent tribute of love to the girl who had passed from this earth.

A number of out of town people were here to attend the funeral and among them were the following: Mrs. James SCOTT and daughter Ilene, Miss Bernice SCOTT and Mr. Enioch SCOTT of Galesburg, Ill., Mrs. S. Bolinger of Afton, Miss Clara Shuckrow and Mr. and Mrs. TIERNEY of Ottumwa.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, September 29, 1910
Page 3, Column 1

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

... --Mrs. James SCOTT and daughter Ilene of Galesburg, Ill., were called here yesterday to attend the funeral of Miss Mary GILMER. ...

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, September 30, 1910
Front Page, Column 2

Miss Mary Louise GILMER died at the home of her father, Frank GILMER, on East Burlington street Monday afternoon at one o'clock after a week's illness with a complication of diseases. She was born in this city November 10th, 1893. Miss GILMER had many friends and was very highly thought of. Besides her father, she is survived by two sisters, Ruth and Anna, and three brothers, Robert, James, and Ralph. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 conducted by Rev. Burch of the Christian church, of which she was a member, and interment made in Evergreen cemetery.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, September 30, 1910
Page 5, Columns 1 and 2

Locals.

... Mrs. Enoch SCOTT of Galesburg attended the GILMER funeral ...

... Miss Bernice SCOTT of Galesburg attended the funeral of Miss Mary GILMER. ...

... Mrs. Ed Bolinger of Afton was called here the first of the week by the death of Miss Mary GILMER. ...

... Mr. and Mrs. TIERNEY and Miss Clara Shuckrow of Ottumwa attended the GILMER funeral Wednesday.

Mrs. James SCOTT and daughter Ilene of Galesburg attended the funeral of Miss Mary GILMER Wednesday. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Tuesday, October 11, 1910
Page 4, Column 2

MANY PIONEERS PASSED AWAY

... Miss Mary Louise GILMER died at the home of her father Frank GILMER September 26, 1910. She was born in this city November 10, 1893, and was the granddaughter of the late Tilford R. GILMER who was a pioneer of Jefferson county. ...

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Wednesday, October 12, 1910
Front Page, Column 5

Many Pioneers Passed Away

... Miss Mary Louise GILMER died at the home of her father Frank GILMER September 26, 1910. She was born in this city November 10, 1893, and was the granddaughter of the late Tilford R. GILMER who was a pioneer of Jefferson county. ...

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.314. Her obituaries indicate she was born on November 10th, however her gravestone and Birth Certificate both note she was born on November 17th.