John Hull (1901)

CLEARWATER, COOK, HULL, VAN HOOK

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 10/2/2009 at 10:46:40

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, July 25, 1901
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JOHN HULL DEAD

A Victim of the Terrific Heat of Monday, which was 109 in the Shade

The well known carpenter, John Hull, a man of about 73 years old, was working last Monday putting down along the Flory property on West Jefferson street. Soon after noon, about the hottest part of the day, he felt himself succumbing to the heat, being unable to sweat. He left his work and went home, a distance of about a half a mile. He rested in the shade, ate his supper at the usual time. He was not feeling well however. He started to go out to feed his horse; his son proposed to go in his place, but he insisted on going himself, the son wanted to go for a doctor, but he said he didn’t want any, but would like some spirits, which the son started to procure, and did send a physician, who when he arrived, found the patient past help, and death soon followed.

Mr. Hull and family came here from Knoxville twenty years or more ago. He has always followed the trade of carpenter, and until the past year was remarkably strong, and even then his health was not such as to give any alarm. He was a good citizen and useful member of society. He leaves a widow and a family of grown children.
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The Winterset News
Winterset, Iowa
Friday, July 26, 1901
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DEATH OF JOHN HULL

One of Winterset’s Oldest Citizens Dies From Effects of a Sunstroke

The sudden death of John Hull came as a great surprise to the people of this community. Apparently in as good health as usual, he left home on Monday morning to do some carpenter work in the west part of town. The intense heat of that day made him ill and he went home, where he sat around all afternoon, becoming unconscious soon after supper. A physician was summoned, but the sun had been too powerful, and he died about eight o’clock.

Mr. Hull was born in Ohio in 1829 and moved to Knoxville, Iowa, in 1854 from which place he moved to Winterset. He was married twice, his second wife surviving him. He leaves four children, Frederick, W. B., Mrs. Mimi Van Hook, and one son, Harlan of his first marriage.

Mr. Hull was one of Winterset’s oldest and most respected citizens, this having been his home for over thirty-five years. He was a well known carpenter and one noted for his honesty and careful, painstaking work.

The funeral occurred from the residence Thursday afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. Follansbee conducting the services.
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Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, July 25, 1901
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Jno. Hull died at his home in this city about 8 o’clock Monday evening July 22, from the effects of the intense heat. Deceased was born in Ohio in 1829 and came to Iowa in 1854. He had lived in Winterset for 35 years prior to his death and was a carpenter by trade. His first wife was Susan L. Cook by whom he had one son, Harlan H. His second wife, who with all his children, survive him was Catherine Clearwater. To them were born three children, Mrs. Van Hook and Fred Hull, of Des Moines, and W. B. Hull, of this city. The funeral occurs at 2 o’clock today, from the house, conducted by Rev. Follansbee. All the children will be present also Wm. Hull, a brother of the deceased.
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Transcriber's note: Burial was made in the Winterset cemetery per the cemetery ledger.

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