Bert Franklin McCarty (1886-1924)

CLARK, COWAN, DALE, MCCARTY

Posted By: Eileen Reed (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:54

June 13, 1886 --- July 24, 1924

Succumbed to Illness of Long Duration. Brother of Condr. Robert McCarty.

B. F. McCarty, brother of our follow townsman, Robert McCarty, died last Thursday at his home near Goldfield, of acute dilation of the heart. His wife, formerly of this place, is a graduate of our public schools and a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cowan

The funeral was held at the family home three miles from Thor, on Saturday, July 25th, conducted by Rev. Haney of this city, and interment took place in Rose Hill cemetery.

Obituary

Bert Franklin McCarty, son of Sarah and Lemuel McCarty, was born at Lowden, Iowa, June 13, 1886, and died at his home near Goldfield, July 24, 1924, at the age of 38 years, 1 month and 11 days.

He was married to Gladys Cowan on March 9, 1911, and after a few months’ residence in Fort Dodge they moved to the farm on which they resided at the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife and little son, John Thomas, two years old; his aged mother, Mrs. Sarah McCarty; two brothers, Robert, of Eagle Grove, and Irvin, of Tama, and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur M. Clark of Tama and Mrs. James A. Dale of Ames. He was preceded in death by his father, three brothers and one sister.

Mr. McCarty was a member of the Masonic lodge at Tama, and in accordance with Masonic custom was buried with Masonic apron. He was also affiliated with the Trainmen and the Modern Woodmen of Eagle Grove. He was of a kindly disposition, always willing to help those in need.

Among the relatives and friends who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Sarah McCarty, Ivan L. McCarty, Mrs. Arthur Clark and son, Wallace, of Tama; Mr. and Mrs. John Hyde and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Daley of Ames; Mrs. Ella Carr and family of Kanawha, and A. R. Conner of Wesley.

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Thor News

Bert McCarty, living north of town, passed away on Thursday evening after suffering with heart trouble for some time. His death was quite a shock to his people as he seemed to be improving, but instead suddenly died without warning. The funeral was held at the old Thomas Cowan home and interment was in the cemetery at Eagle Grove. He leaves a wife and one child besides other relatives to mourn his passing. We extend sympathy to the sorrowing ones in these two recent deaths.

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
July 31, 1924