Mattson, Edward, 1876-1907

MATTSON

Posted By: Lydia Lucas - Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/12/2012 at 19:51:31

Died at Big Springs

Edward Mattson died at the home of his parents near Big Springs Dec. 28, 1907, after an illness of nearly two years from tuberculosis. He was born at Big Springs Jan. 9, 1876. For nearly two years he has been an invalid and for a portion of the time was bedfast in this city. During that time his sister Anna watched and cared for him with a fidelity and sisterly love that is worthy of admiration. The deceased was a member of the Odd Fellow and Masonic orders. A number of the members of the Odd Fellow lodge of this city attended the funeral and had charge of the services at the grave.

Source: Hawarden Independent, January 9, 1908.

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A news item in the Hawarden Independent, June 13, 1907, gives some additional information:

Taken to Des Moines

Edward Mattson, who has been suffering from tuberculosis of the hip bone for the past year, was taken to Des Moines Tuesday to be operated upon at one of the hospitals. He was accompanied by C. W. Rumford and his sister, Miss Anna Mattson. Mr. Mattson has been confined to his room in the J. P. Lind block most of the time for the past year where he has been faithfully attended by his sister and the members of the I.O.O.F., to which order he belongs. It was at the instance of this benevolent order that he was taken to the hospital for treatment.