George Bartlett James (1858-1931)

JAMES, STOUGH, BUTT, THOMAS, HARRIS

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Date: 7/1/2024 at 21:56:22

From Story City Herald April 23, 1931 (page 1)

GEORGE JAMES FUNERAL WAS HELD WEDNESDAY

Well Known Story City Man Dies After Long Illness Monday Morning

George B. James, well known pioneer citizen of this community, died at an early hour Monday morning at the William Hill home, southwest of Story City, where he had been cared for the past two months. He had been in failing health for several years and the last year had been bedfast, unable to help himself. He was a victim of pernicious anemia.

Funeral services were held yesterday, conducted by Rev. Fuller in the Grace church. Interment was made in Sheffield cemetery.

Singing at the funeral was by a mixed quartet composed of Mrs. Stanton James, Ruth Fuller, C. E. Knoke and George Sowers, with Margaret Fuller at the piano. Pallbearers were George Baldus, Chas. Alsager, Tom Torkelson, Will Doolittle, E. M. Henderson and A. S. Askelson.

Among those from a distance were Dr. and Mrs. Thomas and daughter of Keystone, Mr. and Mrs. Harris and two sons of Beaman, Mrs. Stough-Munlos of Beaman, George Stulz of Winterset and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas of Toledo.

Obituary

George Bartlett James, son of John and Eliza James, was born on the farm in Howard township, August 9, 1858, and died April 20, 1931, at Gilbert, at the age of 72 years, 8 months and 11 days. He lived practically all his life in Story City and vicinity.

On November 8, 1884, he was united in marriage to Hattie M. Stough. To this union two children were born, Winifred and Gladys. This union came to an end by the death of Mrs. James on November 1, 1892.

On June 11, 1894, a second marriage was contracted with Emma B. Butt, and to this union one son was born, Clarence. The second wife passed away in death on April 19, 1916.

Mr. James spent a number of years as mail carrier on one of the routes out of Story City. About 38 years ago he was baptized with a large group by Rev. Harned, following a successful revival effort at the Pleasant Grove church. Undoubtedly he remained a member of that congregation as long as a congregational identity was maintained. His life in the past two years ahs been very mush a burden to himself, even with the splendid care he received by loved ones who waited faithfully upon him. He seemed to realize that life would not be very much longer with him, and on several occasions said he was ready to go whenever the summons would come.

He leaves to mourn his loss, three children, Mrs. Winifred Thomas of Keystone; Mrs. Gladys Harris of Beaman and Clarence of Cambridge. Three brothers, William M. of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico; Carson of Story City and Elmer of Yseta, Texas. He also leaves seven grandchildren and many other friends and relatives.