James Henry Andrews 1883-1916

ANDREWS, WOODWARD, HOUSE, DODGE

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 3/16/2019 at 13:15:14

3 May 1916 - The Clinton Advertiser

Center Junction, Ia. May 3--James Henry Andrews, the third child of George and Ida Andrews, was born Nov. 27, 1883, while his parents were living on a farm three miles northwest of Olin, Iowa. He died of pneumonia at the home of his wife's sister, Mrs. Will Woodward, at Royal, Neb. He first took sick with the measles, but had nicely recovered when he was stricken with pneumonia, being sick only four days. He passed out of this life April 18, at 4:15 a.m. at the age of 32 years, 4 months and 21 days.

On August 15, 1906, he was married to Miss Julia Elfreda House, daughter of Buel and Adalyne House. Soon afterwards they commenced housekeeping in Center Junction, until his health failed. He, with his father, went to Colorado, in August of 1907, where he partially regained his health, and then moved to Nebraska in 1908, where they resided on farms near Bassett and Inman. About three weeks ago he disposed of his farm and moved into the town of Inman, and at the time of his death was visiting at the home of his wife's sister, Mrs. Will Woodward. They had contemplated coming to Center Junction in May to visit parents, brothers, sister and friends. The word of his critical condition was received Monday, and his parents started to his bedside Monday evening, but he passed away before their arrival. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, Beulah Lucile, aged eight years and Mamie Wilhelmina, aged 6 years.

He was a kind, loving husband and father and one of the best of citizens, a good neighbor, a public spirited man. He helped organize the first public school in his community.

He was a charter member of the I.O.O.F. which was organized in Center Junction in 1904. He joined this order when 21 years old, and always remained a faithful member until his death.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, two children, father, mother, sister Lucy, brothers, Elmer, George and Ora, and a host of friends. His was the first death in the family. He was brought to the home of his sister, Mrs. M. E. Dodge, in Center Junction, and the funeral services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the M.E. church, Rev. Davis officiating.

He was laid to rest in the Madison Village cemetery. The members of the I.O.O.F. lodge attended in a body, followed by the Rebekahs.

Members of the order acted as pallbearers and rendered their beautiful burial ceremony at the cemetery. The pallbearers were James Mead, D. Donald, E. L. Tomlinson, Will White, Jr. The floral offerings were most beautiful, the casket being literally covered.