W.K. BELL

BELL, BAKER

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Date: 3/11/2007 at 14:09:46

The Chariton Patriot
Chariton, Iowa
November 8, 1876

DEATHS:

BELL -- At his residence in this city after a ten months' illness, on
Thursday, Nov. 2d, 1876, MR. W.K. BELL, aged 63 years and 5 days.

We copy the following remarks on the life and character of MR. BELL from the
last LEADER, and heartily endorse all the good words concerning him:

The deceased was a native of New Hampshire, and removed to southern Illinois
about thirty years ago, after residing there a number of years he came to
Burlington, Iowa, from thence to New London, Henry County, and about ten
years since settled in this city. He was related by birth to some of the
distinguished families of his native state, among them being James Grimes,
formerly Senator from Iowa. In all that constituted a worthy, honorable and
upright man, MR. BELL was particularly esteemed. He was sociable and
agreeable in all the public and private relations of life, as well as
generous and warm hearted toward all alike. His sickness was unusually long
and painful, but was borne with fortitude, while his last hours were calm
and peaceful.

He leaves a wife and three children, the latter being G.H. BELL, of Derby,
CHAS. BELL and MRS. D.M. BAKER, of this city. His funeral took place Friday
and was conducted under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge of this city, of
which he was a worthy member, and who buried him with Masonic honors. Peace
to his ashes and honor to his memory.

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In Memoriam --

Preamble and resolutions adopted by Chariton Lodge No. 63 A.F. & A.M.
Chariton, Iowa, Nov. 3rd, 1876.

WHEREAS, It has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to remove from
our midst our Brother W.K. BELL. Therefore: Resolved that we bow in humble
submission to this dispensation and heartily sympathize with the bereaved
family and friends of our deceased brother, and in token of our respect for
the deceased this Lodge will be draped in mourning and the brethren will
wear the usual badge upon the left arm for thirty days.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family of the
deceased, and that the Chariton papers be furnished with a copy for
publication.

R. COLES,

M.E. THORPE, } Committee.

ELI MANNING.
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