Alexander, R.B. (1918)

ALEXANDER

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 12/13/2012 at 10:02:09

The Grinnell (IA) Herald; Dec. 24, 1918

EARLY RESIDENT DIES
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R.B. Alexander Passes Away at
His Home on Summer
Street.
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HAD LIVED HEREABOUTS
SINCE 1875
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Came to Grinnell in 1879--Was
Here At the Time of the
Cyclone.
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Another pioneer resident and respected citizen passed away yesterday morning. He with his family had lived in Grinnell and Chester since 1875.

At the time of the cyclone they lived in Grinnell, and had their house blown down over their heads. One son, William, was killed by the storm.

Two sons, Hugh and Emory, with their mother, survive him.

The funeral will be held Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock, at the house.