Charles L. Newman (1863-1942)

NEWMAN, BELL

Posted By: John Davis (email)
Date: 10/17/2019 at 17:31:12

Obit posted in Ottumwa Courier January 8, 1942
Charles L. Newman Dies At Age of 78
Resident Of Wapello County 75 Years
Charles L. Newman, 78 years old, was found dead at his home, 901 South Milner street, Wednesday at 11 a.m. Coroner Gordon Traul said death was due to natural causes. Mr. Newman was the son of John an Eliza Newman, born in Indiana April 2, 1863. He had been a resident of Wapello county for the past 51 years. He was formerly employed by the Walter R. Hall Candy Co. He worked in the shipping department for 44 years. He retired eight years ago. Mr. Newman was a charter member of the I.O.O.F. lodge No. 129. Surviving are two sons, Harry of Lethridge British Columbia, and Walter in Missouri; three daughters Effie of Eugene, Oregon, Reta of Kansas and Mrs. Leora Bell of Hoxsie, Kansas. A brother George W. of Ottumwa. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Johnson funeral chapel, with burial in the Shaul cemetery.