4 April 1901

After many months of illness Mrs. D. L. Campbell passed peacefully to her eternal home last Thursday morning, March 28, at the age of 76 years. Her death had been expected for a long time, but as the grim messenger approached her vital forces seemed to rally, and so it was that death came not as soon as expected. The cause was vavular heart disease. Funeral services were held at the house on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. A. Sutton, and the remains were interred in Oak Hill Cemetery.

DIED -- Mrs. Hattie Portman, age 21 years, 11 months and 15 days, departed this life at her home in Fremont township, Butler Co., Saturday, March 30, 1901. Deceased was an adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Young and for a number of years had been an invalid. The family but recently moved to their present home from Minnesota. The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday, April 2, at one o'clock p.m. conducted by Rev. J. A. Sutton and the earthly remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery.

18 April 1901

DIED -- Mrs. William Gough, nee Ida Butler, daughter of Mrs. L. A. Butler and sister of Mrs. Frank Smith of this city, died at her home in Canove, S. D., Saturday, April 4, 1901. Mrs. Gough was born in Nashua, July 24, 1866 and spent a greater part of her life here, having moved to Canove about three years ago. She was a consistent member of the M. E. church, and besides the mother and sister she leaves to mourn a husband and two children--a daughter 11 years old and a baby boy 10 days old, and one brother. The funeral services were held at the Dakota home on Easter Sunday and the remains buried in the cemetery at Canove. (also spelled Fough in article.)

It will be sad news to his many friends in Nashua to learn of the death from heart disease of Jackson McLarman, better known as "Jack", which occurred at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ellen Bemiller, near Elkhart, Ind., at 7 o'clock a.m. Sunday, April 7, aged 38 years, 11 months and 11 days. "Jack" had been failing for some time, and upon the advice of his physician left about March 23 for his sister's home in Indiana to rest and recuperate. He was feeling quite poorly when he left and the ride on the railroad seemed to make his worse for on his arrival there took to his bed, from which he never arose. They buried him in Elkhart. Of the family who survive him are his father, Johnson, at Pearl Rock, three sisters, Mesdames A. Thomas and G. E. Scoles of Greene, and Ellen Bemiller of near Elkhart, and three brothers, Fred at Waterloo, Perry at Charles City and Philip, on the home farm at Pearl Rock. Deceased carried insurance with the Maccabees.

25 April 1901

MRS. AUGUST STICKMAN -- After an illness of only 12 days, Mrs. August Stickman died at her home in Brooklyn at 12:15 p.m. Sunday afternoon, from a stroke of paralysis. She never regained consciousness from the time she was stricken down to the time of her death. Her age was 57 years, 1 month and 18 days. Wilhelmina Kunz was born in Germany March 3, 1844, and was married in 1862 to August Stickman. In 1869 she came with her husband and family to America and has here since resided. She was the mother of nine children, of whom eight, besides a husband, survive her. They are: Mesdames Frank Moine, J. H. Eckstein and Wallace James, Misses Ella, Flora and Alma, and Fred and Charles Stickman, all of whom live in this locality. The funeral was held from the home at 2 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Sutton, assisted by Rev. Getzhoff, of Ionia, and the remains will be interred in Greenwood.

CHARLES O. ERNWINE-- Although not unexpected, the death of Charles O. Ernwine, which occurred Saturday, April 20, came as a shock to many. He had been a great sufferer for the past two months, from an abscess which formed in his abdomen. This had been troubling him for about two years and had been sapping his life blood until there was hardly anything but water in his veins. The past few weeks he had vavular heart disease and this had so reduced his strength that his system was forced to succumb to its ravages. His age was 45 years, 6 months and 14 days. Charles Erwine was born in Bradford, Oct. 5, 1855 and has since lived in this locality. He leaves to mourn his death three brothers, M. W., J. H., and G. H. Erwine, and three sisters, Mesdames John Hamilton, Geo. W. Smith, and A. E. Frost, all of whom live in this locality. The funeral was held at the home of his brother, Henry, where he died. Rev. Edwin Ewell officiating and the burial was in Greenwood cemetery.

WALTER SMITH -- Walter Smith, born of Godly parents July 27, 1818, in Kent, Conn., died at the home of his son in Minneapolis, April 22, 1901. He came to Bradford, Iowa, in the spring of 1854, when 47 years of age, a pioneer in every sense of the word. His first wife, Clarinda Amelia Boland, of Sharon, Conn., died in 1855. By her he had six children, of whom one daughter and three sons are buried in Greenwood, two sons had grown to manhood and a step-daughter who died in the spring of 1874. His second wife Maria O. Hawkins survives him. By her he had one son. His remaining children are Mrs. Walter Booth, of Charles City, Mrs. Merritt Currier, of this place, and Warren H. Smith, of Minneapolis. There are also surviving him three brothers and one sister--Leander Smith of Bradford, Marcus Smith of Goshen, Conn., Elmore Smith of Lake Mills,Wis., and Mrs. Orpha Harmon, of Lawrenceville, N. Y. He had lived in Bradford and vicinity for 34 years, and was a member of the Plymouth Congregational church, Minneapolis. His remains were brought to Nashua for burial, arriving on the 5:04 train Wednesday afternoon, and were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery, services being conducted by Rev. Ewell of the Congregational church of this place.

Bassett -- Ed Comeroy, of south of town, died Tuesday after a long sickness of typhoid fever.

2 May 1901

Mrs. Herman Schake -- Mrs. Herman Schake, after a prolonged illness passed away at her home in Riverton township last Friday, April 26, 1901. She was born Oct. 23, 1846 in Barntrup, Germany, being 54 years, 6 months and 3 days old. The cause of her death was a cancer from which she had been a sufferer for some two years. She had always lived a consistent Christian life and died secure in the faith that there awaited her a crown and the welcome workds from her Master "well done", as a recompense for her suffering in this world. She leaves to mourn a husband and seven children, four boys and three girls, all of whom were present to follow the loved ones remains to their last resting place. One child, a girl, died while they were crossing the ocean on their way over from the old country. The service was held in the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 conducted by Rev. J. A. Sutton, and the remains interred in Greenwood cemetery.

MRS. T. W. NEWTON -- Died Friday morning at 2:45 o'clock, April 26, 1901, at Emergency hospital, from degeneration of the kidneys. Mrs. Newton was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Deodat Butler of Riverton. She was born in New York state and when a child went with her parents to Wisconsin and in her youth moved to Iowa. She was married in 1874 to Mr. T. W. Newton. George is their only child. Mrs. Newton has assisted in her husband's store and became acquainted with many people of this city. She has many friends who regret her decease. Her husband, son and aged father feel their loss very severely. She was a great sufferer from the disease which finally was the cause of her death. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Saturday at 11 o'clock, Rev. Bissell officiating. She was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery near Nashua, where her mother and a number of relatives are interred.

9 May 1901

A little daughter came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Springer, Thursday evening, but left them on the same day to return to Him who lent her to them for so brief a stay. Only a baby but she leaves an aching void in hearts prepared to love her. Loving hands covered the little form with flowers and on Tuesday the first born babe of this young couple was laid to rest in Graceland cemetery.

A Sad Death -- The whole community is grieved to learn of the death Wednesday morning from consumption of Mr. Harry Wright, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wright, at the age of 24 years, 1 month and 8 days. Some eighteen months ago the first symptoms of consumption appeared, and although measures were at once taken to combat the disease its progress could not be stayed and it continued to develop. Last summer he went to Colorado and remained for several months in the hope that he might be benefited by the high altitude of that Western country. But the trip was not a success and her returned home in the fall hardly any better. Throughout the winter the course of the disease was steadily downward despite the skill of different physicians and different methods of treatment. A few weeks ago, however, by the aid of tonics he seemed to get better and on the return of warm weather spent most of his time out doors, a tent having been put up for his occupation. But the gain proved to be only temporary, and the weakened and worn out system succumbed Tuesday morning to the malady. He was an upright young man, had a kindly disposition and was idolized by his parents. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. Stevens, of the M. E. church, and the remains will be interred in Greenwood.

16 May 1901

OBITUARY -- MRS. L. P. HANSON: The startling news was passed from mouth to mouth Saturday morning that Mrs. L. P. Hanson had died suddenly at her home in the southwest part of town. It seemed almost incredible, for although during the winter months of this year she had been in ill health, she had seemingly recovered and was not supposed to be in anything but the best of health. The day before she had been present at the funeral of Harry Wright. On Saturday morning she arose as usual and prepared the morning meal, and after the family had eaten and the dishes cleared away, she did her week's baking. Her husband and sons had gone to work, and her daughter, Mrs. Maud Evald, was at the home of George Tracy, and Mrs. Tracy had dropped in for a morning call. While engaged in this friendly chat, Mrs. Hanson gave a gasp and fell to the floor. Help was summoned but it was evident from the first that she had breathed her last. Death was due to heart disease. Susan E. Cagley was born in Indiana Jan. 1, 1856, making her age at time of her death 45 years, 4 months and 10 days. In 1857 her parents came to Iowa and settled in Bradford township. In 1873 she was married to L. P. Hanson, who, with six children--one girl and five boys- of the eight which was born to them, survive her. She had spent 27 years in a happily wedded life, all but two of them was of which was spent on a farm in Bradford township, the last two years spent in their beautiful residence in this city erected for a suitable home in which to pass their declining years, was only a taste of the comfort to which she had so long looked forward. But life is an uncertainty and no one knows the hour when they will be called upon to leave this realm below. The funeral was held from the Congregational church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Ewell officiating, and the remains were interred in Greenwood cemetery.

JOSEPH CALDWELL -- Died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Tucker on Sunday, May 12, 1901, aged 72 years, 5 months and 18 days. Joseph Cladwell was born at Petersburg, New Hampshire, Nov. 18, 1828. He came to Iowa some 17 years ago and for some years has been making his home with Mr. Tucker. On Wednesday, he was knocked down and run over by a runaway team which was the direct cause of his death. At first it was no thought that his injuries were serious, but his advanced age was against his recovery, and he succumbed more to the shock than to the serious nature of his injuries. Two children, a son now living in Kansas City and a daughter living in Chicago, survive him. Both were present at the funeral. Deceased was a man highly respected by all who knew him and all his life he had been identified with religious work. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the M. W. A. Hall at Republic and were conducted under the Woodman rites, of the order deceased was a social member. The services were largely attended. Rev. Sutton spoke from the subject, "Christian Confidence--2nd Corinthians 5:8. The remains were buried in the Republic cemetery.

23 May 1901

Greene Recorder: Cynthia Wilson Dead -- Cynthia Wygle was born at the old Wygle homestead in Dayton township, Butler county, Aug. 19, 1863, and was 37 years and 9 months old at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Wygle, her father having gone some two or three years ago. She was married to George W. Wilson on Sept. 16, 1886, and their home was in Dayton township. Besides the grief stricken husband, she leaves behind a mother, four brothers and three sisters, viz: Frank, Samuel, Robert and James Wygle, all living in Butler county; and Mrs. Will Mettler of Nashua, Mrs. Al Mettler and Mrs. John Trent, all of whom were in attendance at the funeral. The deceased was ever a true wife and sincere friend, and many are the friends and neighbors who will deeply regret her untimely death. Funeral services were held at Clarksville Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock in the M. E. church conducted by Rev. Heatly, assisted by Dr. Claypool and Rev. A. D. Stevens. The interment was made in Lynwood cemetery at that place.

Word received from Sumner, Wash., this week states that Samuel M. Cagley, a former resident of this vicinity, died at that place last Friday, May 17, of consumption. Mr. Cagley left these parts in 1886, going to Dakota, where he remained for about four years. He then went to Puget Sound, Wash. and had since remained on the Western coast. He was postmaster of Sumner, having been appointed by President McKinley, but resigned a few weeks ago on account of failing health. He had been gradually sinking for some time and death was not unexpected.

6 June 1901

Elmer Moody, Former Republic Boy, Falls Under a Train and Is Mangled -- A sad accident happened at Greeley, about ten miles northeast of Manchester, Sunday afternoon, by which Elmer Moody, a boy 16 years old, met his death. He lived with his mother at Durant, and was attending school at Greeley, making his home with his step-brother, H. H. Moody, a lumberman at that place. Between the residence and the school house was the railroad track, and the going to and coming from school made the lad quite familiar with the cars and he soon became accustomed to boarding moving trains. Sunday afternoon he wanted to go somewhere and when a through freight came along, going at the rate of about twenty miles an hour, he attempted to board it. He was thrown off and down a two foot embankment. Picking himself up, he made another attempt and again missed, this time one foot falling beneath the wheels, which passed over it and threw him further under. Then right foot and leg were run over and mangled. He lived for about two hours, being conscious most of the time, and suffering intense agony until unconsciousness, and shortly after, death, came as a relief. He was an unusually quiet and careful boy, one who would not be supposed to do so seemingly careless an act as to board moving trains. His remains were taken to Ionia, Monday, and the funeral services were held in Republic Tuesday, conducted by Rev. Ross of Waucoma and the interment was at Greenwood. To the mother, as well as the sisters and brothers, the sympathy of the whole community goes out, especially from the many friends at Republic, where most of the years of the unfortunate youth were spent.

Victor Crapser Dead -- News was received by his friends yesterday that Victor Crapser who had been ill at Iowa Falls, of dropsy, had died yesterday morning. Nothing is known as to the funeral arrangements, but it is supposed that he will be buried in Iowa Falls.

13 June 1901

Mrs. Sarah Nafus-- Mrs. Sarah Nafus died at her home two miles northwest of Plainfield on Thursday, June 6, and was buried at Horton on the afternoon of Friday the 7th. Deceased was widow lady and kept house for her son, the cause of her death was cancer of the stomach. She was 69 years old.

William Hickok -- Wm. Hickok, one of the county's honored pioneers, passed away at his home near Ionia, on Thursday, June 6. Deceased was 77 years of age, a man of upright character, and much respected among his large circle of acquaintances. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hanscom, of Garner, on last Saturday noon and the remains were brought to Nashua and interred in Greenwood cemetery, by the side of a daughter who died several years ago.

Mrs. Jane Durston -- Mrs. Jane Durston, an aged and highly respected resident of Ionia, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Edmonds in that city on Wednesday, June 5. She was born in Vermont in 1825. The immediate cause of her death was pneumonia. She leaves to mourn her departure, eight children--four boys and four girls. They are: Mrs. Ellen Moody, Mrs. Hattie Moody, Mrs. Chas. Edmonds, Mrs. Will Rouse, John, Charles, Elmer and Will Durston. The funeral services were held at Ionia on Saturday, June 8, conducted by Elder Hoskins, a former pastor and the loved remains were brought to Nashua and interred in Greenwood cemetery. Quite a number of the ladies of the Relief Corps of this place drove over to attend the funeral and accompany the remains to their last resting place.

James Plaister -- Died, at his home in Dubuque, Friday morning at 3 o'clock, Mr. James Plaister, father of Mrs. J. Morley, very suddenly from heart trouble. The following short sketch of his life we clip from the Dubuque Times: Mr. Plaister was born in August, 1823, and was in his 78th year when the summons came. His native city was Banwell, Somersetshire, England, and he emigrated to this country in March, 1849, coming direct to Dubuque. Shortly after arriving he entered the employ of Peter Waples and Co., who at that time were conducting a business house on the site of the present Julien house. In 1850 he removed to Dyersville, where he entered into partnership with the late Judge James Dyer, after whom the town was named. Their business included the keeping of a general store and the conducting of a flouring mill and a livery stable. The firm entered nearly all the land between Dyersville and Farley. In 1863 Mr. Plaister disposed of his business interests in Dyersville and returned to Dubuque entering the employ of Sheffield and Scott, a wholesale dry goods firm. He continued with the firm some time and then entered into partnership in the insurance business with the late Gen. J. W. Smith, and became state agent and adjuster for the Aetna Insurance company. Gen. Smith died but Mr. Plaister continued in the business, remaining in it until his death. He was accounted one of the best insurance men in the state and was well known throughout Iowa.

20 June 1901

Mr. L. P. Shipley, a former resident of this county, died at his home in Charles City last Friday. Deceased was some 76 years of age, and came to this country in its early days, being quite well known by many of the older residents of Nashua. he leaves to mourn his death four children-- Mrs. Jas. Cagley of Niles, Mrs. C. F. Kepple of Ionia, Elmer Shipley of Minnesota, and Miss Carrie Shipley of Charles City. The funeral was held in the Congregational church at Charles City and the burial was in Greenwood cemetery Sunday afternoon.