David A. Gault

GAULT

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Date: 9/10/2014 at 16:19:03

FORMER LECLAIRE
RESIDENT IS DEAD

DAVID A. GAULT SUCCUMBS TO PARALYSIS AT OKLAHOMA HOME.

LE CLAIRE, Ia., Nov 8.--(Special)--Word was received today by relatives of the death of David A. Gault, for many years a resident of Le Claire, at his home in Bartlesville, Okla., following a prolonged illness of paralysis. Mr. Gault was born in Le Claire 55 years ago and in late years had resided in Oklahoma .

He is survived by his wife, his aged mother, Mrs. M.A. Gault, two brothers, William A. and H.D. Gault and one sister, Mrs. W. S. Adams, all of LeClaire.

H. D. Gault leaves tonight for Oklahoma to make arrangements for the funeral. It is not yet known whether the remains will be brought back to Iowa for burial.

Source: The Daily Times, Davenport, Ia., 08 Nov 1916, p. 7.

DAVID A GAULT
IS LAID TO REST

Le Claire, Ia., Nov. 13.--(Special) The body of David A. Gault, whose death occurred Wednesday morning at his home in Bartlesville, Okla., arrived in Le Claire Saturday at eleven o’clock accompanied by his wife and brother, H. D. Gault. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at three o’clock from the home of his mother, Mrs. M. A. Gault, conducted by Rev. M. E. Krotzer of the Presbyterian church. A Choir composed of Mesdames J. A. Teeter, W. Rathmann, J. H. Clark and Miss Anna Laird sang beautiful songs.

Interment was made in LeClaire cemetery, the following friends acting as pallbearers; F. H. Kitchen, F. P. Schworm, A. H. Dawley, J. A. Meyer and C. B. Hitchcock and C. W. Disney. Floral offerings were many and beautiful.

David A. Gault was born in Ohio November 14, 1852. He grew to manhood in Le Claire, was educated in Le Claire and when he became of age went out for himself and has always been successful in business. He was married to Miss Fannie Walker of Joplin , Mo. Feb. 15, 1892, and to this union a son was born who died in infancy. He is survived by his wife and aged mother, one sister and two brothers.

Source: The Daily Times, Davenport, Ia., 13 Nov 1916, p. 7.

GAULT FUNERAL
HELD AT LE CLAIRE

Le Claire, Ia., November 13, 1916.-- (Special)-- The remains of D.A. Gault who passed away Wednesday morning at his home at Bartlesville, Okla., arrived in Le Claire Saturday, accompanied by his wife and brother, H. D. Gault, of LeClaire.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the home of his mother, Mrs. M. A. Gault, conducted by Rev. M. Krotzer. Hymns were sung by Mrs. J. H. Clark, Mrs. J. A. Teeter, Miss Annie Laird and James Suiter.

The remains were laid to rest in Le Claire cemetery, borne by the following friends: F.P. Schworn, F.H. Kitchen, C.W. Disney, J.A. Meyer, C.B. Hitchcock and A.H. Dawley.

Many out of town friends of the family were in attendance.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport, Ia., 13 Nov 1916, p. 13.