Moist, John (Died 1912)

MOIST, MARCHANT

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Date: 4/8/2010 at 20:35:32

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
May 28, 1912

DEATH DUE TO A FALL
John Moist Passes Away Very Suddenly

John Moist, a well known character in LeMars was found dead in bed yesterday
morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. D. Marchant, in the southwest part
of town. His death was due to concussion of the brain, the result of a fall
he sustained on Saturday morning.

Mr. Moist was coming down a ladder from the hayloft when he slipped and fell
headforemost. The side of his face was bruised and he was badly stunned but
his injuries were not considered dangerous. Dr. Wild was summoned to attend
him and later Dr. Cole, the county physician, was called to the case, and
was making arrangements to have Mr. Moist taken to the city hospital. On
Sunday Mr. Moist was feeling much better and at supper ate a hearty meal and
retired to bed early. When the family arose in the morning and called Mr.
Moist, no response was received and on going to his bedside he was
discovered cold in death.

John Moist had been a resident of LeMars for the past twenty-five years,
coming here from Illinois. He was a native of that state, being born at
Freeport fifty-five years ago. He was engaged in the piano, musical
instrument and sewing machine business for some years. He lost his grip and
for a number of years has been classed among the down and outers. There are
worse men in LeMars than John Moist and the mantle of charity should be
thrown over his shortcomings.

His wife died last September, and he lost a daughter under unfortunate
circumstances. His only son, Harry, who was making good in the railroad,
died a short time ago. Two young daughters, who are in the care of relatives
at Freeport, Illinois, survive. His father resides in this city and a
brother, Ben, and a sister, Mrs. Marchant. Two sisters reside in South
Dakota and his brother, Sam, with whom he was in business in LeMars at one
time, is in Chicago.

The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
May 31, 1912

FUNERAL OF JOHN MOIST
The funeral of John Moist, who died from the effects of a fall from a ladder, was held on Tuesday afternoon from the Wiltgen undertaking parlors. Rev. J. C. Hoover conducted a brief service. The pallbearers were Chris Fissel, Julius Haberland, J. Spies, G. Woodke, John Beely, Nic Wiltgen.
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Alton Democrat, June 15, 1912
NEWS FROM ALL SOURCES:

John Moist of LeMars fell from a ladder and was found later dead in bed, his death being due to concussion of the brain.
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