George W. Zwilling (1853-1884)

ZWILLING, LETSON

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 1/3/2011 at 21:39:50

From Story County Watchman March 7, 1884

DIED:--On Friday morning, Feb. 29th, George W. Zwilling, aged about 30 years, of consumption.

Mr. Zwilling was born in the State of Indiana, where he passed the earlier years of his life. He spent two years of his life in California and Oregon, and came to this place in 1879, where he with his brother W. P., engaged in the dry goods business, and remained until this time. Two years last September he was married to Miss Lovie Leton, who is thus left with one child.

Mr. Zwilling was one of the best men in the town and no one ever went to him for a request that if was possible to grant but it was done. He will be missed from the social circles and long remembered for his many noble qualities.

IN MEMORY:--By Nevada Lodge No. 115 A. O. U. W. Nevada, Iowa.

WHEREAS, It has pleased the Supreme Master of the universe to remove from our midst our late Brother George W. Zwilling reminds us of the uncertainty of life and the certaintly of death.

WHEREAS, the intimate relationship long held our deceased Brother with the members of this Lodge render it proper that we should place on record our appreciation of his service as a Workman and his merits as a man, therefore be it

Resolved, By Nevada Lodge No. 115 A. O. U. W. that while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Master we do not the less mourn for our brother, who has been called from labor to rest.

Resolved, That in the death of Brother G. W. Zwilling, that this Lodge looses a Brother who was always active and zealous in his work as a Workman ever ready to succor the needy and distressed, prompt to advance the interests of the order, devoted to its welfare and prosperity, one who was wise in council, and fearless in action, an honest and upright man, whose virtues endeared him not only to his brethren of the order but to his fellow men.

Resolved, That this Lodge tenders its heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of our deceased brother Workman.

Resolved, That as a token of respect and esteem for our deceased Brother, the charter and one chair of our Lodge room be draped in mourning for thirty days.

Resolved, That a copy of the above resolutions be delivered to the family of our deceased Brother, also a copy to be furnished to both of our city papers, and one to the Iowa Workman for publication.

D. E. McKIM. }
H. H. BOYES. } Com.
O. B. ALDERMAN.}