Wilmoth E. Mack (1900)

MACK

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 5/11/2009 at 14:11:39

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, December 6, 1900
Page 1

Ex-Supervisor Mack Dead.

The public was greatly surprised Monday to learn of the sudden death of Wm. E. Mack, of St. Charles, and for a few years a resident in the western suburbs of this city. Our St. Charles correspondent, on the 8th page of this paper, gives full particulars.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, December 6, 1900
Page 8

St. Charles and Roundabout

On Saturday morning about 10 o’clock the people of the city were informed that W. E. Mack had just died at his home in the south part of town. This unwelcome news was at once found to be correct. His health had not been of the best for some months, indeed he was feeling the necessity of a change of climate and arranging in that direction. On the morning of his death he arose as usual, but not so early; was not feeling as well as before, but evidently was not at first alarmed because of that fact. A short time before the end came he went to his barn a short distance from his dwelling to look after the comfort of some stock. It would seem that he was there stricken with heart failure, and realizing his danger hastened to the house and informed his wife who was there alone, save their small four year old daughter, that he was dying—a fact which occurred in a few minutes. Mrs. Mack assisted him to a bed and called for assistance. Dr. Roberts, who resides a few doors north, was quickly present, but the enemy had gotten in his work and human aid was of no avail. Sorrowing and sympathizing neighbors came promptly, but could only lend their help to apprise his absent children and prepare his remains for interment.

About thirty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Mack, now his bereaved widow, came from Ohio to this state. At first they settled on a small farm in Ohio township, soon after came to St. Charles and embarked in business. He was remarkably successful, accumulated considerable property and removed to Winterset, where his good fortune continued. For a short time he and his family were residents of Harvard, Neb. They returned to this state since which time he has alternated between farming and mercantile pursuits. He served the county one term as supervisor. He held a number offices of trust in South township and St. Charles. He was a member in good standing in the Masonic and I.O.O.F. orders and G.A.R.; was at his death officer of the day in John Miller Post of St. Charles. He served during the civil war in Co. G, 144 O. V. I., and did some important special service for which he was personally complimented by President Lincoln. One comrade of his company, Joseph Longabaugh, Wick, Iowa, was in attendance at the funeral. The Masonic and Odd Fellow lodges and G.A.R. Post joined in the burial services, marched to the cemetery and carried the flag. Mr. Mack had many earnest friends in Madison county, and his good deeds and kind words are fondly remembered. His companion and their seven children remain to mourn the departure of a loving husband and kind father. Tuesday was a beautiful and comfortable winter day and the attendance at his burial was very large. Rev. Palmer, the pastor of the M. E. church preached a most excellent discourse, and the choir sang sweetly. Resolutions of respect will be published by the orders to which he belonged.
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Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, December 6, 1900
Page 1

St. Charles

Mr. William Mack died at his home in this city last Saturday morning.
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Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, December 6, 1900
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Death of W. E. Mack

W. E. Mack died at his home in St. Charles Friday Nov. 30th and was buried Tuesday evening Dec. 4th. His death was very sudden. He had been attending to some chores and coming into the house he handed his pocket book to his wife and told her he was about to die. She assisted him to a sofa and he passed away in a few minutes. The cause of the death was heart failure. The deceased is an old resident of the county and has been more or less prominent in politics, having served as member of the board of supervisors. For several years he resided in Winterset with his family, during which time they made many friends here who will bear with sorrow of his sudden taking away.
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Winterset Review
Winterset, Iowa
December 12, 1900
Page 5

Wm. E. Mack, who died so suddenly at his home in St. Charles, December 5th, was an old settler in Madison county. He was born in Edinburg, Scotland, December 31, 1840 and came to the United Sates at an early age and spent his childhood with a brother in Illinois, going from there to Ohio where at the outbreak of the civil war, he entered an early Ohio regiment, serving four years and one month.

After the close of the war, he came with his family to Iowa in 1870, locating near St. Charles. He was a member of the M.E. church for 28 years; he was a charter member of the Masonic Order at St. Charles and also a member of the G.A.R. and I.O.O.F societies.

He leaves a wife and seven children. The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. church at that place on the following Tuesday and the sermon was preached by Rev. G.W. Palmer. The services were in charge of the Masonic Lodge assisted by the G.A.R. and the I.O.O.F. lodges.
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Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, December 13, 1900
Page 6

Obituary

The following obituary notice of W. E. Mack, a short account of whose death appeared in the last week’s REPORTER, was received too late for publication in that issue:

W. E. Mack was born in Edinburg Scotland December 31st., 1840; died at St. Charles, Iowa, December 1st, 1900; aged 57 years and 11 months. The funeral services were held in the M.E. church on Tuesday December 4th, in charge of the Masons of which order he has been a faithful member years. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. Palmer of that place, all the family being present except Mrs. Mack who on account of ill health was compelled to remain at home. The I.O.O.F. and G.A.R. joined in the procession which conducted him to his final resting place in the St. Charles cemetery.

Mr. Mack was a respected citizen, a devoted husband, a kind and indulgent father, and a zealous Christian, having been a member of the M.E. church for nearly 30 years. His faithful wife and seven children who mourn his loss have the respect and sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

Peace be to his ashes and glorious be his resurrection.
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Coordinator's note: Transcribed as published, first name taken from gravestone.

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