Cass, Emma B. 1839-1914

CASS, ELLIOTT, THOMPSON

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The Grinnell (IA) Herald; May 8, 1914

DIED.

MRS. N.M. CASS.

The body of Mrs. N.M. Cass, formerly of Grinnell, was brought to this city on the early morning train from Minneapolis, where she had lived for the past fifteen years or more. Her son, Elmer E. Cass and wife, of Minneapolis, accompanied the body. Interment was made this morning in Hazelwood cemetery, the services at the grave being conducted by Rev. Frank H. Webster, pastor of the Baptist church. Mrs. Cass was an aunt of W.S. Roby of this city and a niece, Mrs. Frank Thompson, came from Newton to attend the funeral.

Mrs. Cass at one time lived on a farm near Grinnell and the family later moved to town, Mr. Cass being engaged in the elevator business in partnership with Mr. Dudley.
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The Grinnell (IA) Herald; May 12, 1914

OBITUARY.

MRS. N.M. CASS.

Emma B. Elliott, was born in New Hampshire Sept. 1, 1839. She was united in marriage to Nason M. Cass, and in 1867 they came to Iowa, locating on a farm south-east of Grinnell. Later they moved into town, Mr. Cass going into the grocery business on Main street, occupying part of the building now used by Mr. Ramsey. Soon after coming to Iowa, while yet on the farm, Mrs. Cass united with the Baptist church, being baptized by Rev. N.M. Brande. Soon afterwards her husband followed her. Both were efficient workers until death called the husband in 1885. Three children and the wife survived him, Elmer, Lewis, and Emma. Soon after the father's death the family moved to Minneapolis. There the daughter died in 1890, and there, at the home of her son, Elmer, the mother died May 6, 1914. The remains were brought to Grinnell for interment in the family lot in Hazelwood Cemetery. Brief services were held at the grave, Friday morning, May 8, Rev. Frank H. Webster officiating. Mrs. Cass will be remembered by many of Grinnell's older settlers, whose sympathy goes out to the surviving sons and their families.