HOLLAND, Howard Haney: Died 1910

HOLLAND, HANEY

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Howard Haney Holland.

Howard Haney Holland was born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Haney, his grandparents, in Keosauqua, Iowa, on the 22nd day of April, 1897, and lived at this home until the day of his death on Sept. 30, 1910. The proximate cause of his demise was diphtheria but the real cause was a weak constitution. His mother died at the time of his birth, and his father died Feb. 8, 1902. The father and mother are buried in the cemetery at Milton, and Howard was laid to rest beside them. Howard had been confined to his bed only a few days and the announcement of his death came as a great shock to the friends of his family. The severity of this blow to Mr. and Mrs. Haney and Miss Daisy, cannot be fully expressed. The grandparents and the aunt are to be congratulated in their efforts in training and developing the character of their boy. His life was very satisfactory. They have much to comfort them, and much for which they should be truly thankful, even though the load is so great that its continued pressure seems almost impossible to bear. At the age of three months Howard was baptized. During the protracted meeting held last December at the Methodist church of this place, the suggestion was made to him that he should join the church, to which he replied that he had been baptized and he supposed he was already a member. The situation was explained to him and the further suggestion was made that if he would take the step, that might lead others to do likewise. The thought that he might be of help to others appealed to him, and he made application without delay for membership, and was admitted to full connection. He was a regular attendant both oat the Sunday school and preaching service and a veteran in the rainy day brigade. In school he soon gained the confidence of his teachers, and in the settlement of many controversies they relied entirely upon his testimony. He was above the average boy of his age in his studies, but with reference to his information and knowledge concerning the modern methods of farming, and different breeds of stock, he excelled. He had no other thought for his life work, except to be a farmer. He was willing to complete the course in our schools, and prepare to enter college, provided it was an agricultural college. Howard belonged to the class that will bear acquaintance. His happy and loving disposition could only be appreciated by an acquaintance with him in the home. Thoughtful for others and appreciative for favors rendered him, he was bound to his home folks not only by the ties of birth, but also by the ties of truest friendship. And so we are compelled to record the going away of a young life, full of ambition and in love with his work and environments; carrying in his veine some of the best blood of the land, and burning with a desire to do something worth the while. We have every reason to expect that he would make a useful citizen. It is asked, why was he taken away? The answer is that death is as much God's plan for His creatures, as birth, life and development. And,

"We'll catch the broken threads again,
And finish what we here began;
Heaven will the mystery explain,
And then, ah then, we'll understand."

Memorial services were held in the Methodist church on last Sunday. The service was a union meeting of all churches of our town, Rev. Field presiding and Rev. H.A. Ingham delivering the sermon. Rev. Perkins, Rev. Stephenson and Rev. Cheney were present and assisted in the service. Several very beautiful flora tributes were furnished by friends used to the decorations.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book H, Page 94, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA