Wilbert W. Atkinson (1919)
ATKINSON, DODD, MICHENER, PURVIS, WHITE
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Date: 1/29/2008 at 14:23:22
The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, June 18, 1919W. W. Atkinson
On last Tuesday the people of Truro were shocked to hear of the sudden severe illness of W. W. Atkinson, the well known lumberman. He was taken to the Lutheran hospital at Des Moines Wednesday morning and operated on for appendicitis, dying in the early hours of Thursday morning, June 12th.
He was born in Waynesville, Ohio, December 14, 1863. About 1881 the family removed to Madison county, Iowa. On Jan. 21, 1891 he was married to Hattie Bell Purvis of West Liberty, Iowa. Five children are left to mourn his sudden departure from this life; Harold P. Atkinson recently home from service in France, Mrs. Mary Lucille White of Des Moines, Mrs. Dorothy May Dodd of Truro and John and Richard. Also one brother, Elton O. Atkinson of Osceola and a sister, Mrs. Nellie E. Michener of Truro. In early manhood he was converted at the Oak Run church. Later on uniting with the M. E. Church of Truro. He was also a highly esteemed member of the Masonic and K. P. orders. For many years he has been identified with the business interests of Truro. He with O. N. Archer forming the Truro Lumber Co. "Bert" was well known as a hard worker, honest in business, despising fraud in any form.
When told that he could not recover he calmly faced the end sustained by the hope of everlasting life.
Rev. Corkill a former pastor, conducted the funeral services at the residence at 2:30 Saturday p.m. Interment at the Ebenezer cemetery.
________________________The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, June 18, 1919DEATH CALLS TRURO CITIZENS
Two Truro Men Die Following Operations at Des Moines Hospital
The vicinity of Truro has recently had unusual sorrow in the death of two of her citizens both men in middle life and active in the affairs of that community. W. W. Atkinson of the Truro Lumber Co. died at a Des Moines hospital last Thursday following an operation for appendicitis.
A. Lyons, one of the earliest residents of that community died Monday of this week at the same hospital and under almost the same circumstances. He was operated upon for appendicitis about a week ago. Following the death Fred R. Jeffries who passed away a few weeks ago Truro has lost three of her citizens, who had an active part in the social and business affairs of that community and who will be greatly missed.
________________________The New Virginian
New Virginia, Iowa
June 19, 1919
Page 8, Column 3Wilbert W. Atkinson, son of Dr. G. W. and Phebe Atkinson was born at South Solon, Ohio, on Dec. 16, 1863 and died at the hospital in Des Moines, Ia., June 12, 1919.
At the age of 18 years he moved with his parents to Madison county, Iowa, and excepting one year spent at Des Moines this has been his home since then. On June 21st, 1891 he was united in marriage with Hattie Bell Purvis, of West Liberty, Iowa. Seven children were born to this union: Harold P. Atkinson, recently home from the service in France, Mrs. Mary Lucile White of Des Moines, Mrs. Dorothy May Dodd of Truro, John and Richard at the home in Truro.
One daughter and one son died in early childhood. He also leaves one brother, Elton O. Atkinson, of Osceola, and one sister, Mrs. Nellie E. Michener, of Truro. These with numerous other friends are left to mourn his sudden departure from this life.
At about 21 years of age he was converted and joined the church, later on united with the M.E. church of Truro, where his membership has remained. He was also a highly esteemed member of the Masonic and K. P. Lodges.
For many years he has been identified with the business interests of Truro. He with O. N. Archer forming the Truro Lumber Company.
Real business honesty was one of his strong qualities. He held his word as good as his bond. When told that he could not recover he calmly faced the end.
Rev. Corkill, a former pastor, conducted the funeral services at the family residence on Saturday, June 14th at 2:30 p.m.
________________________The Osceola Tribune
Osceola, Iowa
Thursday, June 26, 1919
Page 7, Column 3 & 4Truro
W. W. Atkinson was taken very ill Tuesday noon with appendicitis. On Wednesday morning accompanied by Mrs. Atkinson and his sister, Mrs. Nellie Michener he was taken to the Lutheran hospital in Des Moines where he was operated on but passed away early Thursday morning. The remains were brought to Truro Thursday evening and the funeral held at the home Saturday afternoon.
A good sized crowd was in attendance and many were the floral offerings showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held.
Wilbert W. Atkinson, son of Dr. G. W. and Phebe Atkinson, was born at South Solon, Ohio, on December 16, 1863, and died at the hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, June 12, 1919. At the age of 18 years he moved with his parents to Madison county, Iowa, and excepting one year spent at Des Moines this has been his home since then.
On June 21, 1891, he was united in marriage with Hattie Bell Purvis of West Liberty, Iowa. Seven children were born to this union: Harold P. Atkinson, recently home from the service in France, Mrs. Mary Lucile White of Des Moines, Mrs. May Dodd of Truro, John and Richard at the home in Truro. One daughter and one son died in early childhood. He also leaves one brother Elton O. Atkinson of Osceola, and one sister Mrs. Nellie E. Michener of Truro. These with numerous other friends are left to mourn his sudden departure from this life.
At about 21 years of age he was converted and joined the church, later on united with the M. E. church of Truro where his membership has remained. He was also a highly esteemed member of the Masonic and K. P. Lodges.
For many years he has been identified with the business interests of Truro. He with O. N. Archer forming the Truro Lumber Company. Real business honesty was one of his strong qualities. He held his word as good as his bond. When told that he could not recover he calmly faced the end.
Rev. Corkill, a former pastor, conducted the funeral service at the family residence on Saturday, June 11th at 2:30 p. m.
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