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| 3 January 1901 Obituary-- After several weeks of illness, David Tingley departed a long and eventful life at his home in Nashua, Saturday morning, Dec. 29, aged 87 years, 9 month and 29 days. The cause of his death was old age mostly. The life of the deceased has been a long and eventful one. He was born in West Virginia, March 1, 1813, and early in life he went to Ohio, where he lived until he was 22 years of age, when he went to Clark county, Ill. Five years later he was married to Miss Elizabeth Thompson, and in 1847 Mr. and Mrs. Tingley moved to Greene county, Wis., remaining there until 1854, when they moved to Chickasaw Co. In 1862 they moved west, settling in Montana but came back to Iowa four years later, where in 1877 Elizabeth Tingley died. Mr. Tingley was married again in 1891 and in 1898 they moved to Illinois remaining there until last July when they came to Nashua to spend the remainded of their days. The old gentleman had been feeble for several months and during the last few weeks he contracted an illness which his advance age could not combat and on Saturday morning he yielded to the grim reaper. The funeral was conducted from the home Monday morning at 9 o'clock conducted by Rev. J. A. Sutton, and the remains were taken to New Hampton where they were interred. Obituary-- David Ash was born in Knox county Ohio, May 3, 1830, and died at his home in Bassett, Iowa, Dec. 27, 1900, aged 70 years, 7 months and 24 days. He lived at the place of his birth till 24 years of age and moved thence to Wisconsin. In 1856 he married Louisa Scoles who is left to mourn the departed husband. Two sons were born to these parents, Ellis and Charles, both of whom survive the father and live in the vicinity of Bassett. In 1889 Mr. and Mrs. Ash came from Wisconsin and took up their abode in Bassett. During the ten years he gained many friends and acquaintances who learned to esteem him as a brother beloved. Some six or seven years ago organic heart trouble set in, the culmination of which ended his life. We commend his spirit to God, He who gave it. 17 January 1901 Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Parsons (Parson) were called upon to mourn the loss of their little daughter, who died on Monday, the 14th, aged 2 months and 25 days. Their hearts are lonely but their little one has escaped all sorrow and suffering. They have our sincere sympathy. Rev. Stubbs, of Frederika, preached the funeral sermon and laid the little form to sleep in the Republic cemetery on Tuesday. The little six months old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Jones, living north of town, died Monday morning after a short sickness. The little one was buried Tuesday in the Beck Cemetery. Mrs. Frederick Pahnisch passed away at her home three miles northwest of Plainfield, Sunday Jan. 13, 1901 at the age of 72. Deceased had been ailing all winter and last week Wednesday suffered a stroke of paralysis which resulted in her death. She was born in Saxony, Germany and in 1850 came to this country, locating in Wisconsin. In 1872 she in company with her husband removed to Iowa, settling on the farm where she lived at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her departure a husband and five children, two sons and three daughters. Two children, a boy and a girl, preceded her to the great beyond. Mrs. Pahnisch was a woman beloved by all who knew her. She was ever ready to help and comfort in time of trouble and her kind works and loving deeds will be missed by all, even more especially by her children and grandchildren for whom no sacrifice was too great for her to bear. The children were all present at the funeral which was held at the Pleasant Valley church at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Hardt. The remains were laid to rest in the family plot at Pleasant Valley cemetery. 24 January 1901 Obituary-- Mrs. Cynthia A. Herrin died at her home in this city Wednesday morning, Jan 23, 1901, after a lingering illness of several weeks duration, at the age of 67 years and one day. Deceased was born in Springfield, Oswego county, N. Y., Jan. 22, 1833. On July 5, 1851, at Jefferson, Ohio, she was united in marriage to William Herren. In the month of October, 1884, she with her husband and children removed to Nashua, Iowa, where she has since resided. Her husband's death occurred Feb. 1, 1889. She was the mother of seven children three of whom preceded her into the future world. The four surviving children are Frank, Charles, Harry and Cora, and all were present to minister to her needs and do all in their power to brighten the last moments and alleviate the sufferings of one whose death derives them of the best friend they ever had and leaves in their hearts a void which can never be filled. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Sutton, in the Baptist church this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock and the remains laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery. Cut Off At the Threshold of Manhood-- The sad news was received here last Friday of the death of Eddie Wentworth, at Park City, Utah, where he had gone to work a year ago last June to work in the mines. He was 19, 1 month and 1 day old. The cause of his death was pneumonia. Edward Harold Wentworth was born in Nashua, Dec. 16, 1881, and had grown up in our midst. When but 11 years old, his mother died, also from pneumonia, since which time he had made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Getsch, until the time when he went to Park City, where his father is living. Here, where the deceased's boyhood days were spent, his friends were numbered by the score. He was a gentlemanly lad, and in school he was always studious. His first ambition was to secure an education and he sacrificed many pleasures in order to advance rapidly in his studies. He graduated from the Nashua high school with the class of '99. A few days after commencement he went to Park City and secured a situation in the Ontario silver mine. He was saving his wages and was acumulating enough money to take him through a three years course in electrical engineering, in which he intended to start next fall. But it seems other plans were laid out for him by Providence. He was taken sick with pneumonia on Friday, and after an illness of six days, during which other complications arose, he died at 7 o'clock p.m. last Thursday, Jan. 17th. The remains were brought to Nashua, arriving here Tuesday, and the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Congregational church, of which he was a member, the services being conducted by Rev. J. A. Sutton, of the Baptist church. The high school attended the services in a body. His earthly remains were interred in Greenwood cemetery. A father, three brothers, Ray, of Mason City, Glen and Irvin, and a sister, Lura, of Nashua, are left to mourn their loss. Scoville Shrader, aged 22, son of John Scrader, living six miles west of Elma, was killed Sunday by the accidental discharge of a gun. A younger brother was going into the house with a gun over his shoulder, closely followed by him. For some unknown cause the gun went off, the entire charge going through the left lung, just missing his heart. He lived five hours after the accident. Levi Stocks was called to Freeport, Monday, by a telegram announcing the sudden death at that place of his sister's husband, T. E. Coltman, a brickmaker. The gentleman had visited a few weeks in Nashua last fall, having been engaged in brickmaking during the summer in Charles City. Mr. Stocks had only last week received a letter from the deceased, in which he stated that he was in the best of health. 31 January 1901 Accidently Killed-- A shocking accident occured near Brogham farm north of Lawler last night which resulted in the death of Ole Vaala and maybe Alf Oleson. The men has spent the day in Lawler, after and after purchasing a load of flour and other necessities left for home at 10:30. The team ran away, and they were unable to manage them. They upset the load of flour and broke loose from the wagon and returned home. As the men did not put in an appearance a search was instituted with the shocking result of finding Mr. Vaala dead beneath the load of flour and Mr. Oleson missing. Up to noon today his whereabouts are still unknown and it is feared that he too has been killed or frozen to death. Mr. Vaala was a man of about 40 years of age, unmarried and lived with his parents near Saude. His tragic death is a sad blow to everyone who learns of it. Alf Oleson will be remembered as a past member of the board of supervisors, a man who stands well in his communtity. He is an uncle of the young man who was killed. 7 February 1901 Obituary-- Mrs. David Beck died at the home of Mrs. Simmons, four miles northwest of Nashua, Sunday, Feb. 3, 1901, at the age of 76 years. Amy Wonder was born in Cumberland county, Pa., in the year 1825, was married to David Beck, now her deceased husband, in the year 1847, who preceded her to the better land in 1893. She was converted to God and joined the Methodist Episcopal church. She remained a faithful member until called to join the church triumphant, on Feb. 3, 1901. She had a family of nine children, seven of whom remain to mourn her loss. Her death was a peaceful one, and her faith in the Christian religion was strong at all times and proved to be the greatest comfort she could have in her old age and last sickness. The funeral was held from the home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. D. Stevens, of the Methodist church, and the remains were interred in the cemetery at Charles City. Mrs. Miriam Burgitt, mother of Mrs. J. M. Gilliland and quite well known in Nashua, died at her home in Britt, January 30, 1901, and was buried at New Hampton Saturday. The following obituary we clip from the New Hampton Tribune: Miriam Jones was born December 1, 1827at Carnavonshire, Wales and came with her father's family to American when she was nine years old and located in Ohio. In In 1842 they moved to Fox Lake county, Wisconsin. June 16, 1849 she married Mandeville Burgitt at Lake Emily. They lived at Lake Emily and Beaver Dam until the fall of 1865, when they came to New Hampton and made their home here until 1879, when they moved to Dakota City, Humbolt county, Iowa, and remained there until five years ago when they moved to Britt, where she was living at the time of her death. The remains were brought to New Hampton and laid to rest, Feb. 2, 1901, by the side of her husband who had preceded her, he having died Nov. 21, 1899. They leave surviving them seven children: Isaac, John M., E. W., Mandeville Burgitt, Mrs. Lydia Gilliland, Mrs. Lottie Minturn, and Mrs. Miriam Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Gilliland, Mrs. Minturn, Mr. and Mrs. Bayne Taylor and little daughter, E. W. and Mandeville Burgitt, and her brother, of Reville, Dakota, accompanied the remains to New Hampton. The severe attack of partial paralysis which Mrs. H. A. Scales had been suffering for nearly a week, culminated in her death last Thursday evening. Her age was 73 years, 5 months, and 22 days. Mary C. Billings, daughter of Selah and Mary Billings, deceased, was born in the town of Jackson, Washington Co., N. Y., Aug. 9, 1827. In the fall of 1856 she moved with her parents to Wisconsin and six months later, March 10, 1857, at Columbus, Wis., she was married to H. A. Scales, who survives her. In the fall they came to Nashua, where they have since lived. She was the mother of four children, two having preceeded her--James H. in youth and Mrs. Will Shirk nearly four years ago. The others, Lucius B. Scales and Mrs. L. D. Stedman, survive her. Besides these there are three brothers, James R., of Chicago, Arlondo of Parsons, S. D., and Charles E. of Nashua, and numerous other relatives. The deceased in her early youth joined what was known as the Scotch Presbyterian church. When she came to Nashua she transferred her membership to the Congregational church, being one of its charter members. She was a faithful member and throughout her life exemplified the teachings of Him she had chosen to follow. The funeral services were held in the Congregational church on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. A. Sutton, who preached on "A Better Country the Hope of the Soul", taking his text from Hebrews VI.16. The interment was at Greenwood. Death of an Early Settler-- Mr. I. R. Parker, one of the old residents of this county, died friday, Feb. 1, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Eastman in Bradford, at the age of 87 years. Deceased was born in New York state, July 27, 1814. But little is known of his family history. He was married to Eliza Ann Schofield who departed this life in 1894. He came to the county some 45 or more years ago and was a carpenter and builder by trade, many of the residences in Nashua and surrounding country being his handiwork. His death is noteworthy from the fact that he is the last of a race so far as known, there not being a blood relative known. There is supposed to be an adopted daughter living, but her whereabouts are unknown. For a number of years, he has been unable, on account of increasing years, to supply his own wants, and he was well taken care of by the Masonic order of Nashua, he having been a member of this order for some forty years. The found a home for him in the family of H. C. Eastman, where he received the best of care, and it can be truly said that he did not want for anything that brothers in the same order could supply. he was also a member of the Baptist church. The funeral service, under the charge of the Mason was held at the Eastman home, Rev. J. A. Sutton preaching from Galatians 6:2--"Bear ye one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ." The burial took place at Greenwood cemetery under the usual Masonic rites. 14 February 1901 Death of John Hunt-- The following item of the death of John Hunt, well known to Nashua people we take from the Cando, North Dakota, Record: "John Hunt died suddenly Sunday evening of heart disease. Through the day he was apparently well and during lunch hour he was leader at a Bible normal held at Frank Brunias', in which he conducted in his usual eloquent manner. The mother of the deceased, who lives at Nashua, Iowa was telegraph for at once and is expected here so the funeral will be held at the house Tuesday. Interment will take place at Ellison cemetery. Deceased leaves a wife and two children. Bereaved family have the sympathy of the community." Mr. Hunt, previous to his removal to North Dakota about three years ago, lived in Pearl Rock and his mother, Mrs. M. Hunt, and two brothers, Will and Levi, besides numberous other relatives are still living in this community. His mother received notice of his death by telegram last week Monday, but was unable to attend the funeral. Mr. Hunt had been troubled with heart disease for a number of years. But after removing to North Dakota his health was better and his death came as a shock to his relatives here. Just a day or two before his death his brother in law, E. E. Brooks, received a letter from him stating that he was feeling quite well. The bereaved wife, a daughter of Joseph Brunais, who also lives in this conmmunty, who is left with two small children to care for, has the sympathy of her Nashua friends in her great loss. Deceased was a man about 30 years of age and was highly respected by all who knew him. Sudden Death at Waverly-- Miss Mary Driscoll of Plainfield, who has been visiting her cousins, Mrs. John McKliget and Mrs. M. Casper, dropped dead onb the street near John Boyer's Tuesday evening. She had been at McKliget's a little before 5 o'clock and started west on Bremer avenue, and near Mr. Boyer's house she was seen to reel and fall. She was picked up almost immediately but was already dead. The body was taken into Mr. Boyer's house and from there to M. Casper's residence. She had never complained of sickness and her sudden death came as an awful shock to her relatives. Miss Driscoll was born in Ireland 31 years ago and came to the country when a young girl. Her father is still living in Plainfield and is the advanced age of 97 years, bit is too feeble to be present at the funeral which takes place this morning at 10:00 from St. Mary's Catholic church. Rev. Father Dougherty will officiate. The sorrowing family has the sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement--Waverly Independent. Died, at his home in Republic, Sunday, Feb. 10, A. S. Moody, aged 70 years, after a few days illness of the grippe. He leaves a wife and six children, besides many relatives. As a friend we shall miss him, as he was a man of his word and with whom we have been on intimate terms for years. Rev. Hoskyn, of Winthrop, was summoned to preach the funeral sermon, which took place Tuesday afternoon. The remains were laid to rest in the Republic cemetery. 21 February 1901 News comes to us from Frederika of the death of Mrs. James Harker, better known here as Sylvia Marsh, on Monday She leaves a husband and three small children, one a babe two weeks old. Her funeral was held Wednesday. Mart Beard, living north of town, died last Wednesday. He is about 55 years of age and has been a resident of this county since childhood. He leaves a wife, four sons, one daughter and an aged mother besides brothers and sisters to mourn the loss of a kind husband and friend. The family have the deepest sympathy in thier sorrow. Obituary-- Mrs. Wilhelmine Koerth died at her home in New Hampton, Sunday, Feb. 17, 1901, of Bright's Disease. Wilhelmine Grunn was born in West Prussia, Germany Jan. 31, 1842, was united in marriage with August Koerth in September 1865. In 1882 they came to America, coming direct to Chickasaw county and settling on a farm five miles south of New Hampton. On July 3, 1895, Mr. Koerth died and the family then removed to that city. The funeral was held from the home Tuesday morning. Rev. Fuchs officiated and the remains were taken to Greenwood for interment and laid to rest beside those of her husband. She is survived by four children, August Koerth of Waverly, Mrs. J. H. Eckstein of Nashua, Mrs. J. Kleinhart of Ionia and Frieda Koerth of New Hampton. 28 February 1901 Republic-- The one-year-old child of Mr. Mellman died at the home of it's aunt, Mrs. Charles Wedemeyer, after a short sickness of lung trouble. The baby was laid to rest beside it mother in the pretty little country cemetery here. 21 March 1901 Death of Mrs. Margaret Tannehill-- "Mrs. Margaret Tannehill died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Perkins, in the 3rd ward, at 10 o'clock, March 19. She had been sick nearly all winter. About four weeks ago she was some better and came down from Nashua to stay with her daughters, Mrs. Perkins and Mrs. J. M. Cass. About a week ago she got worse and continued to grow worse until she died. Mrs. Tannehill was 75 years of age. She came to the neighborhood of Nashua about 37 years ago." --Waverly Independent. The body accompanied by relatives, arrived in Nashua on the noon train today and at 2 o'clock funeral services were held in the Congregational church, after which remains were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery. A good mother has finished her work and gone to receive her reward. 28 March 1901 Death of an Old Settler-- After an extended illness Mr. John P. Young, one of the most highly respected citizens of this community, passed peacefully away last Friday morning, March 22, at his home in the west part of town. Thus closes a long and useful life, all through which there had been that sustaining grace, known only to the faithful, and when the end came he was ready to go to his Master. John Perry Young was born July 17, 1830, in Wayne county, New York, and died March 22, 1901 at Nashua, Iowa, aged 70 years, 8 months, and 5 days. He moved with his parents to Walworth county, Wis., when a boy. On Jan. 2, 1855 he was united in marriage to Sarah L. Fritcher, and in the fall of 1865 they removed to Iowa, locating on a farm at Six Mile Grove, in Bremer county, where they resided until the winter of 1893 when they came to Nashua. He was the father of seven children, six of whom, with the wife and mother, survive to mourn their loss. The children--Mrs. A. H. Nafus, of Burt, Iowa; Mrs. A. P. Granger, of Sisseton, S. D.; Mr. J. W. Young, of Six Mile Grove; Mrs. H. Van Gorder, Mrs. A. W. Billings and Miss Anna Young of Nashua--were all present during the closing hours of his life. The eldest daughter, Mrs. A. B. Masten, of Sexten, Iowa, died in 1895. Deceased had lived a consistent Christian life, uniting at the age of 19 with the Freewill Baptist church and "like a shock of corn he came to the close of his life, fitted for the Master's use." The funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10:30 conducted by Rev. Ewell, in the Congregational church, and were largely attended. The remains were buried in Oak Hill cemetery. |
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