James McArthur (1844-1898)

MCARTHUR, KING, ORR

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 7/14/2011 at 20:46:01

From Story County Watchman June 24, 1898

Colo Watchman.

Mr. James McArthur, an old and respected resident of this palce died after a prolonged illness at the hospital at Mt. Pleasant. He was formerly in the meat market here and later entered the hardware and grocery business in partnership with C. C. King to whom he lately closed out. James was a progressive, wide-awake man, well liked by all with whom he came in contact and will be greatly missed. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon under the direction of Rev. Mell of Marshalltown, after which interment was made in the Colo cemetery.

From Story County Watchman July 1, 1898

OBITUARY.--James McArthur was born January 5th, 1844, died June 21st, 1898. Deceased was born in Crawford county, Penn., and moved with his parents to where he resided until 1870, when they came to Colo, Story county, Iowa. "Jim" as he was familiarly called, was unmarried and cared for his aged parents until their death a few years ago; when he associated himself with his brother-in-law, C. C. King, and became a member of his family. Nearly a year ago he paid a visit to his sister, Mrs. Kate Orr, of Washington Springs, S. Dakota. On his return home as he was leaving the cars, he fell and the car wheels crushed his right hand, rendering an amputation necessary, and the loss of three fingers and a portion of his hand was the result. Deceased was of strong nervous temperament and the strain upon his nerves was to great, that notwithstanding the efforts of his physicians and the untiring care of his friends, he became a victim of mental despondency, and entered the Hospital for the Insane at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, November 5th, where he remained until his death. The remains were brought to Colo for interment. The funeral services conducted by Rev. E. Mell of the United Evangelical church of Marshalltown, was largely attended by relatives and friends. Four sisters and one brother are living and all were present at the obsequies. A loving brother, a firm friend and an upright citizen has passed away and the solemn words of the text appeal to all: "Be Ye therefore, ready for in an hour that you know not the son of man cometh."