Hugh Pease Anderson (1932)
ANDERSON, GRAHAM, IRWIN, MILLER, RITCHIE
Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 10/29/2006 at 15:27:16
The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, January 21, 1932
Page 1DEATH OF H. P. ANDERSON
The death of H. P. Anderson, well known business man and farmer of St. Charles died at the Lutheran hospital in Des Moines, Monday morning, was a shock to the people of this community. Mr. Anderson was 62 years of age, and had been in poor health for several months, but his condition became much worse, Saturday and he was taken to the Lutheran hospital.
His funeral services are being held at the Presbyterian church at two o'clock, this (Thursday) afternoon, and burial will be in the St. Charles cemetery. Rev. G. E. Carnahan will have charge of the services and he will be assisted by the Rev. L. W. Nixon.
Mr. Anderson was a son of the late Dr. William M. Anderson and ---(line missing from microfilm) in St. Charles. He attended the St. Charles schools and then engaged in farming. In 1902 he became the partner of Samuel S. Switzer and for many years, they conducted the store. In more recent years he has devoted his time to the supervision of his farm. Mr. Anderson was always active in community affairs and he will be greatly missed.
Mr. Anderson was married on the 15th of September 1894, to Miss Anna Irwin, and they were the parents of six children, four sons, and two daughters. All of the children are home for the services: Dr. Boyd N. Anderson of Des Moines; William Samuel Anderson, an attorney of Rochester, New York; Gerald H., a civil engineer, who was at home, with his parents; Amanda Isabell, a teacher in the Waterloo schools; Margaret Anna, a nurse in Los Angeles, and Robert Eugene, a student at the State University of Iowa, at Iowa City. In addition to his wife and children, Mr. Anderson leaves a brother James Anderson of St. Charles and a sister, Mrs. Susie Graham of Allerton.
________________________The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, January 28, 1932
Page 2Mortuary - Hugh Pease Anderson
Hugh P. Anderson, third son of Dr. William M. Anderson and Amanda J. (Ritchie) Anderson, was born in St. Charles, Iowa, on the 19th day of December 1869, and departed this life at the Lutheran hospital in Des Moines, January 18th, 1932, at the age of 62 years and 29 days.
His father was a pioneer physician of St. Charles, coming here in 1860. He lived where James H. Anderson now resides, following his profession to the date of his death in 1896. Here Hugh was born, but his mother died soon thereafter. There came into the home Miss Margaret Harper who tenderly cared for the babe and the two older brothers. So long as "Aunt Maggie" Harper lived, she was loved and revered by the Anderson family. When about two years of age, his father married Miss Annie C. R. Miller, who then took the place of the mother in the family, caring for Hugh as one of her own to the end of her life.
Mr. Anderson received his education in the rural schools of St. Charles such as it afforded in those days. While there were no graduation classes yet he completed work that would now compare to about the junior year in high school of the present day.
Following his school days, he worked on his father's farms and such other work that he might find to do.
He was married to Miss Anna Irwin on the 15th day of November 1893, at at once started a home in St. Charles within a block or two of his parental home where he lived continuously until his demise.
Six children came to bless the home: Nevin Boyd, William Samuel, Gerald Hugh, Amanda Isabell, Margaret Anna and Robert Eugene. All are living and were present at the funeral.
After his marriage he continued to farm for some time. For a few years he was engaged in the drug business, on the corner where the present drug store stands. In 1902 he purchased a half-interest in the general store which was operated under the name of Switzer & Anderson for twenty years. He sold his interst and continued to supervise and operate his farms, making farming and stock-raising his chief business.
Mr. Anderson was very energetic in whatever business he undertook whether that be on the farm, in the store, or in public affairs. For nearly thirty years he has clerked scores of public sales within a radius of ten miles from St. Charles. Hence he formed a large acquaintance with the public and made many friends. His services as a clerk was considered equal to that of the auctioneer.
His honesty, good judgment and good business ability made him a man much sought after to adjust the difficulties of the neighbors or solve the problems of the perplexed. The poor came to him for assistance, and never went away, empty handed. In his passing, he has lost his best friend. Those in troubles came to him for advice and counsel, and went away with a lightened heart.
He was much interested in the civic affairs of his community. For many years he served on the St. Charles school board, being a member at the time that the present brick building was erected. His interest in education did not end here, so he saw that all his children received a higher education. For several terms, he was a member of the town council, and for many years has been a member of the election board of South township.
The welfare of the community also received his attention and support. Since the organization of the Red Cross in 1917, he has been a member, and most of that time has been a director in the organization.
His father was one of the organizers of the Old Settlers Association of Madison and Warren counties, serving as its first secretary. For over thirty years Hugh has taken an active part in the promotion of the annual reunion, serving as president, vice president and in other minor positions, and on various committees that would help to make the event a happy one.
The St. Charles Community Boosters received his support since its organization. Whenever there was any community affairs that needed a canvasser, Hugh Anderson usually was one of them. He was always ready to do his part in work and in paying. No worthy cause was ever presented that did not receive his support. His last work in that line was last fall, when a canvass was made to put crushed rock on the road, to and through the St. Charles cemetery.
When a child, he was baptised in the Presbyterian faith, but never affiliated with any church. His belief was that the Golden Rule was the proper standard of conduct, both to God and man, and he lived it.
Mr. Anderson was of a happy and sunny disposition, cheerful and often jubilant, and loved his fellowmen. These characteristics he inherited from his father.
He was industrious and energetic in business; Conservative and level headed in thought and action. He loved his home and the companionship of his family. He would romp and play with his grandchildren and be their pal and companion. His neighbor's children found enjoyment in his companionship.
He leaves to mourn his departure his faithful wife and six children: Dr. N. Boyd Anderson of Des Moines; William S. Anderson of Rochester, New York; Gerald H. Anderson at home; Amanda I. Anderson of Waterloo, Iowa; Margaret A. Anderson of Los Angeles, California; and Robert E. Anderson, now a medical student at Iowa State University at Iowa City; five grandchildren: Frances, Robert, Hugh and Richard Anderson of Des Moines; and William Thomas Anderson of Rochester, New York; one brother, James H. Anderson of St. Charles and one sister, Mrs. Susie B. Graham of Allerton, Iowa; many nephews, nieces and cousins and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon at the United Presbyterian church conducted by the Rev. G. E. Carnahan, assisted by the Reverends Nixon and Randels. Interment was made in the St. Charles cemetery.
Those coming from away to attend the funeral of Hugh Anderson besides his own family were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs. Ola Anderson of Indianola; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Irwin, Samuel Irwin, William Irwin, Ed Reed, Ray Irwin, Theo. Irwin, Nellie Irwin and Mrs. Grace Braucht of New Virginia; Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Graham of Allerton, Iowa; Byron and Catherine Mueller and Jack Sayre of Iowa City; Charles Anderson of Monmouth, Illinois; Drs. Ryan, Russell and Dahl of Des Moines.
Transcriber's note: Official marriage records of Madison County state that their marriage took place on 15 November 1893.
________________________Coordinator's note: Middle name taken from son William's Iowa Delayed Certificate of Birth.
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