J. William Dickinson 1882-1908

DICKINSON, TROUTMAN, BEARD, CROOKS

Posted By: Rich Lowe (email)
Date: 9/12/2003 at 11:50:27

Wm. Dickinson.

Friends and relatives here have been informed of the death of Mr. J. William Dickinson of Hanover, Ill. The death was caused by a large carbuncle on his nose and face which was so severe that it affected his brain. He was once employed here in the card room of the Meek woolen mills and has for two years or more been boss finisher in the woolen mills at Hanover.

He is son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Troutman of Bonaparte, having married Miss Georgia Troutman.

The remains will be brought to Bonaparte for interment.

A letter from Mrs. John Dickinson at Hanover states that her husband is in Canada and cannot get here before Thursday. For that reason they well not start with the body until Thursday and will not reach here before Friday. The funeral services will probably be held Saturday or Sunday.

Source: Entler Scrapbooks, vol. 5, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA

John William Dickinson.

The people of Hanover were greatly shocked this week when they learned of the death of J. William Dickinson, one of our most prominent young men, who less than two weeks ago was apparently enjoying as good health as the best.

A week ago Saturday, Mr. Dickinson went to a physician complaining of what he supposed to be a boil in his nose. There was nothing to indicate serious trouble except a small red spot on his nose, and the pain he was suffering, but instead of a boil, a carbuncle developed, and although his physician did all in his power and called two more to his aid, nothing could be done to stop the disease, and Mr. Dickinson gradually grew worse, suffering great pain without a murmur, and never until the disease reached a point where he did not realize what he was doing did the brave spirit give any indication of the agony he suffered. Trained nurses were secured from Dubuque and everything done which medical science and human ingenuity could devise to allay the disease and suffering but without avail, and about eight o’clock Monday morning the spirit took its flight.

John William Dickinson was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, May 20, 1882, and died at his home in Hanover, Ill., on Oct. 12, 1908, aged 26 years, 4 months and 22 days.

After living in several places in the east, Mr. Dickinson went to Bonaparte Iowa, with his father about seven years ago. Less than four years ago he came to Hanover where he resided until his death.

On Jan. 8, 1907, Mr. Dickinson was united in marriage to Miss Georgiana Troutman, of Bonaparte, Iowa, and brought his bride to Hanover where they commenced housekeeping.

Mr. Dickinson, at the time of his death, was employed in the Hanover Woolen Mill as boss carder, and was among the best liked and most trusted of its employees.

About two years ago Mr. Dickinson and his wife joined the M.E. church of this place. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of this place, a member of the Modern Woodman and also a member of the Union Central Life Insurance Co.

Since coming to Hanover Mr. Dickinson made many friends by his quiet, gentlemanly manners and upright Christian life. He was liked by all and best liked by those who knew him best. In his death this community suffers a great loss for ‘tis such men as William Dickinson who make the world better for their having lived in it, and Hanover call ill afford to lose such a citizen; a man who was always found on the side of right, truth and justice.

He was prominent in the Church and Sunday School, having a class of boys in the Sabbath School, who were very much attached to him. He was also a favorite in social circles, his talent as a violinist, as well as his quiet, pleasant way, making his a favorite everywhere.

Besides his faithful and loving wife, he leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dickinson, of Lacon, Ill.; three brothers: A. T. and Joseph E., of Lacon, Ill.; James E. of Stamford, Conn.; and a sister, Eva E. of Lacon.

The remains will be taken to Bonaparte to-day and the funeral held there on Thursday where the remains will be interred. Hanover Journal.

The above obituary sketch was published in the Hanover, Illinois, Journal.

Mrs. Dickinson’s family are Mr. and Mrs. Scott Troutman, Mrs. Arnold Beard, and Messrs. James and Frank Troutman of Bonaparte; Mrs. Edgar Crooks of Wever, Iowa; and Mr. Joseph Troutman of Hansford, Texas.

The remains were brought to Bonaparte Thursday morning and funeral services were held at the Troutman home in the afternoon of the same day. Rev. Alfred Trenerry officiating assisted by Rev. Druse. The Masonic order of Bonaparte had charge of the services at the grave.

Source: Entler Scrapbooks, vol. 5, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA

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See also the following news item from the same scrapbook:

Born to Mrs. Georgia Dickinson, Sunday, October 25, 1908, a daughter. Mrs. Dickinson is living here at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Troutman.