MCMILLEN, George

MCMILLEN, BUTLER, RHOADES, RIPLEY, THOMPSON, KEMP, CRISWELL, THOADS, HOWE, CHEYNEY, JAMISON, EVERNHAM, ROBINSON, DANIEL, HULLINGER, MORGAN, BLAIR, FRENCH, CALLEN, DEUPREE, COOPER, HAMILTON, MAYBERRY, STOUT, STONE

Posted By: Roseanna Zehner (email)
Date: 1/24/2006 at 13:03:01

Mills County Tribune
May 16, 1921

GOOD CITIZEN ANSWERS TAPS

George McMillen, One of the Best Known Men of Glenwood, Joins Ranks of the Silent, Funeral Services Saturday.

No more will be cheered by his pleasant greeting; no more will note his unobtrusive mingling among us. No more will he examine the doors of our business places to note if they are secure.

Death has called a loyal and honored citizen of Glenwood. He made a brave fight for weeks, but finally had to yield to the invincible conqueror of mankind. That fine old faithful servant of our city, George McMillen, answered taps on last Thursday, May 12.

Mr. McMillen held a distinction that was likely not surpassed by any other man in the state. He served his home city as night watch for thirty-four consecutive years, and the city council elected him for the 35th time at its meeting in April. During those years he has faithfully protected the business houses of Glenwood, and the records show that fewer burglaries have occurred in our city than in any other of like size.

Mr. McMillen was devoted to his family and their welfare was the one thing nearest his heart. His little home was destroyed a few years ago and he went to work and built another and beautified the grounds, and often spoke of the pleasure that he and good wife had in their new home.

George McMillen was born in Ashland county, Ohio, September 7, 1845, and died May 12, 1921. He came to Marion County, Ia., when nine years old.

July 14, 1862, he enlisted in the Eighteenth Iowa Infantry and was discharged the 20th day of July, 1865.

Mr. McMillen was united in marriage with Belle Butler June 27, 1867, at Knoxville, Ia. To this union seven children were born, four of whom have preceded the father in death.

When a small boy Mr. McMillen united with the Methodist Episcopal church and has always led a Christian life.

He has faithfully served the city of Glenwood as night watch for over thirty-four years and served as marshal for several years.

This noble father and good neighbor leaves to mourn his departure his wife, two sons, D.O. McMillen of Ottumwa, Ia., and C.E. McMillen of Butte, Mont., and one daughter, Mrs. E.V. Rhoades of Glenwood, and comrades and neighbors and friends who hold him in loving remembrance.

Funeral services were held from the home Saturday afternoon and the attendance bespoke the high place he held in the regard of his fellow citizens. Revs. L.E. Ripley and D.S. Thompson conducted the services. Music was furnished by Messrs. Kemp and Criswell and Mesdames Kemp and Clyde Rhoads. Pall bearers were A.J. Howe, H.H. Cheyney, D.G. Jamison, Henry Evernham, L.S. Robinson, Will Daniel.

The casket was a mound of flowers, sent by loving friends and societies. Seventeen of his comrades of the Civil war paid their respects to him by attending. They were Messrs. Hullinger, Morgan, Blair, A.D. French, Callen, Deupree, Cooper, A.J. Hamilton, A. Mayberry, Wm. Stout, John Y. Stone, D.J. Shannon, Earl Hodges, E. Starbuck, Thomas Clune, D. Salyards, James Owens.

Card Of Thanks
We desire to express our appreciation of the many courtesies shown us during the sickness and the passing of our husband and father. We are especially thankful for the floral offerings of the American Legion Post, K. of P., Rebekah, M.W.A. lodges, and the City Council
Mrs. George McMillan and children.