William Boylson (1857-1926)

ANHALT, BANDY, BOYLSON, CRONIN, SPEARS

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June 5, 1857 --- February 2, 1926

Carbuncle Operation Proves Fatal to Former Northwestern Conductor.

Wm. Boylson died in Mercy hospital at Ft. Dodge Tuesday evening about 9:30. A few days previous he underwent an operation for the removal of a carbuncle. There was so much poison already in his system that he gradually grew weaker and passed away early Tuesday evening.

Mr. Boylson's death will be a severe shock to his many acquaintances all over this part of the state. During his many years of railroading, he made fast friends thru his kindly, accommodating treatment of patrons of the road and they have not forgotten the big, good natured conductor to whom they were so greatly indebted. Mr. Boylson was 69 years of age and is survived by his wife, two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Louie Anhalt of Waverly, Ia., Mrs. Anna Cronin of Des Moines, George Boylson of Oklahoma City, Okla., and James Boylson of Benson, Minn.

Funeral services will be held at the Kubitschek and Kastler funeral home Friday, afternoon.

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
February 4, 1926

Congregational Church Filled With Friends to Pay Final Tribute to Wm. Boylson.

The Wm. Boylson funeral was held in the Congregational church Friday afternoon, Rev. Haney had charge. The Masonic funeral service was given at the request of the deceased by W. E. Shanor. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.

Obituary
(By Rev. R. S. Haney)

William Boylson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Boylson was born in Waverly, Iowa, on June 5, 1857. Here he received his education in the public schools. When he was a young man he went to work for the Illinois Central railroad. Later he began work with the Northwestern railroad and moved to Eagle Grove thirty-nine years ago. Most of the time since then he has made his home here. He was advanced by the Northwestern until he became a conductor, which position he was filling at the time he retired. A little over two years ago he retired on account of failing health.

Mr. Boylson was united in marriage with Miss Jessie Spears of Iowa Falls, Iowa, in the month of June, 1889. For a short time they made their home in Des Moines and then moved back to Eagle Grove. One little boy came to stay for four short years in this home and then passed to his home above. The mother followed him Dec. 24, 1913.

On June 2, 1917, Mr. Boylson was united in marriage with Mrs. Margaret Bandy.

For the past three years Mr. Boylson has been failing in health, but he was always cheerful and had something pleasant to say to all who visited him. He was called home at 9:30 p.m., Feb. 2, 1926.

With a host of warm friends who will miss him, he also leaves his wife, two brothers, James L. Boylson of Benson, Minn., and George J. Boylson of Oklahoma City, Okla., and two sisters, Mrs. Louis Anhalt of Waverly, Iowa, and Mrs. Anna Cronin of Des Moines, Iowa.

Mr. Boylson was an active member in several branches of the Masonic order, being a thirty-second degree Mason and also a member of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of the Railroad Conductor’s Lodge, Division No. 164.

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
February 11, 1926