MC CUE, Dr. Edd

MCCUE

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 7/24/2013 at 13:02:05

DR. EDD MC CUE.

A hush of sadness fell over the town of Bentonsport Friday morn, March 7, when the toiling of the church bell proclaimed the death of Dr. McCue, and from every lip came expressions of regret, and profound sorrow for the loss of one who for thirty years has ministered to the afflicted, the poor and rich, whose name had become a by word in every home, from the little tot who could scarcely lisp his name to the gray haired father and mother who relied upon his skill as a physician to banish every ill.

He was born in 1831, educated and grew to manhood at McConnelsville, Ohio, ever cherishing fond memories of that place. After graduating with distinction from an Ohio Medical College, while visiting his parents he won the love of a beautiful, blue eyed, golded haired quakeress(sp), whose companionship be enjoyed 18 brief months.

During the civil war he served as a physician in the hospital service and after traveling extensively located at Vernon in 1879. His first marriage to Miss Lovica McCrary in 1873 whose death four years later left motherless a son Eddlo(sp), who is the embodiment of the principles of morality, integrity and manliness, characteristic of the father and between whom there was an idolatrous affection.

Dr. McCue was brilliantly educated, an interesting conversationalist and as President of the School Board labored for the best interests of the community. He strongly advocated compulsory education and aside from his numerous duties was a frequent and welcome visitor in the school ???, and personally visited destitute homes, furnishing food, clothing and books to children to secure their attendance at school.

No less was his devotion to his profession and his brief but fatal illness was the relief of exposure during a storm to give relief to one he had nursed back from the portals of death. Did he display any favoritism it was for the poor and needy and no one was refused medical attention for lack of money. The more humble the home or destitute, the more devoted in his attention often acting as nurse. No matter how severe the storm, how late the hour or great the distance, he was always ready and willing to go as a physician, or, when science failed, a friend in need, a sympathizer which often alleviates suffering in the presence of death, and for his spirit of Christian duty he was beloved by everyone and from his generosity he, died financially poor but rich in the blessings of thankful hearts and the knowledge of Eternal reward, and if the love and tender care of his friends could stay the hand of death his life would have been spared, but like a hero he met death and of him it may be truly said, greater love hath no man than he who giveth his life for a friend.

The remains lay in the parlor near his office where hundreds called to look upon the face of one whose good works will never die.

The casket was covered with beautiful floral offerings among them being a wreath of roses, lilies and hyacinths; a touching tribute from the pupils of the school An anchor of pure white with the name Dr. E. McCue in purple immortelles from. Mrs. Dr. Bailey, children and friends of Vernon. Calla lilies from Minnie Fulton and a profusion of beautiful flowers from Woodman and other friends.

He is survived by three brothers and his son Edlo who holds a responsible position in Chicago and countless friends. Among those in after . . . .

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 153, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA