Alexander, C.A. 1850-1929

ALEXANDER, MACFARLAND

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 6/17/2010 at 10:05:07

LeMars Globe-Post
August 1, 1929

ACCIDENT FATAL TO AGED PIONEER
Fall From Ladder Ends In Death of C. A. Alexander, 79
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The funeral of Mr. Alexander will be held from the home at 1:30 Friday
afternoon, Dr. C.A. Moch officiating.

C. A. Alexander, one of the oldest and active business men in LeMars, passed
away at his home at 209 First Street, S.E., at 12:50 Wednesday morning, at
the age of 79 years. Mr. Alexander’s death was due to an accident which
happened several days ago. He was repairing a screen on the second floor of
their home when the ladder broke and he fell off backwards. Both legs were
broken in the fall, above the ankle, one of the joints being forced into the
foot. Lockjaw and gangrene set in which hurried his death.

Deceased was born in Lima, Wis., on July 26, 1850, and has been living in
LeMars for the last 24 years. The family moved here from Sioux City, where
they lived for five years. Prior to that they lived at Norfok, Neb., and in
Wisconsin.

Four children were born to this union, who are: Edwin Alexander of
Estherville, Iowa; Mrs. Albert Lee (Hazel)Thomas, of Dover, Ky.; Mrs.
Charles (Gladys) McCloud of Sioux City; and Irene Alexander, a traveling
saleswoman in this territory.

Mr. Alexander married Mary Jane MacFarland on a farm near Sullivan, Wis., on
January 1, 1876, and has been an active businessman for 50 years.

He commenced business in LeMars operating a produce company in a building
where the Masonic temple now stands. He was very successful in this business
and later moved to the Sjostrum building. When Sjostrom brothers purchased
Mrs. Alexander’s interest, he continued to work for them and in the last few
years has been employed with the Plymouth Milling Company, where he was a
faithful worker even at his advanced years.

Deceased was widely known in this community and was widely respected. He
was a loving father and husband and spent much time in preparing a beautiful
home for his family to live in. His many friends did not think he was a man
of 79 years, as he put in many hours of work besides his regular routine, in
raising a garden and fixing up around home.

No funeral arrangements have been made, the family waiting until a daughter,
Mrs. Thomas arrives from Dover, Ky. The time was tentatively set at 1
o’clock, Friday afternoon, with services at the home, Rev. F. Earl Burgess
of the Methodist church officiating. The remains will be shipped to
Whitewater, Wis., for burial and will be accompanied there by Mr. and Mrs.
Charles McCloud.

An obituary, dealing with Mr. Alexander’s business life, will appear in the
next issue of this paper.