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| 4 July 1901 A Ripe Old Age-- After a lingering illness of many months in almost a helpless condition, "Grandpa" R. L. Bentley relaxed his long hold on life and passed into the great beyond Monday afternoon, age 90 years, from general debility coupled with rheumatism of several years standing. Since the death of his son, Charles M., last October, his extreme old age began to tell upon him and he became more and more dependent upon others. The past few days stimulants were administered to prolong his life. Mr. Barnaby Lagrange Bentley was born in New York state April 5, 1811, and was married Jan. 16, 1831, to Lucinda Ray. On coming west they settled first in Juno, Wis., and from there moved to Parkersburg, Iowa in 1869. For the past 25 years he has been a resident of Bradford twp., a good portion of that time being engaged in blacksmithing at Greenwood. In the death of Mr. Bentley we have lost a good, quiet and peace-loving citizen, one whom everyone could call a friend. Though he never filled a public office or engaged in any great public enterprise, he filled well the small niche allotted to him by nature and did his duty like a man. He was quiet and unpretentious and ever arrayed on the side of truth and morality. The funeral was held from the Congregational church Wednesday forenoon, July 3, at 10:00, Rev. Ewell officiating, and the remains placed to rest by the side of his son in Greenwood cemetery. Terrible Accident to a Child-- A telegram came Monday telling of the awful death Sunday of the little girl of Mr. and Mrs. John Tharp, formerly residents of Nashua but now living at Richards, on the Omaha division of the Illinois Central. Little Irene, who is six years old, in company with two little sisters, was on her way to Sunday school when the accident happened. The Tharps live by the side of the track, and the girls went down the track a distance to a crossing where they were to cross over and go up the road. When they got to the crossing the train was coming close on them and it is supposed the blowing of the whistle and noise of the swiftly rushing train frightened the little girl and she failed to get far enough from the track and the pilot beam of the engine struck her in the back of the head crushing the skull. The accident happened at 8:30 a.m. and the child until the evening, but never regained consciousness. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday morning and the remains brought to Plainfield for burial. Irene was a bright little girl and her tragic and untimely death is a sad blow to the family, who have the sincerest sympathy of their Nashua friends. 11 July 1901 Killed Near Plainfield-- A gentleman by the name of C. Mason of Chicago, who was visiting a relative by the name of Robt. Renfrew living two miles north of Plainfield, met with an accidental death Saturday. It seems that Mr. Mason had been out of doors and when he entered the house Mrs. Refrow informed his that the cellar door was open and to be careful and not fall down, but no particular attention was paid to the statement at the time. In a few moments the gentleman accidentally stumbled over a baby that was frolicking around on the floor and in trying to jump over the infant he stumbled and fell down the cellar way, and death was almost instantaneous, resulting from concussion of the brain. The victim of this accident was 84 years of age, and it is one of the many instances which go to show how very uncertain life really is. A son came from Chicago and took the remains to that place Monday. News from Bassett- The sad news reached us of the death of Joseph Dickson, of Charles City. He was one of the boys that wore the blue in 61, and one of the early settlers of Chickasaw, living on the old farm until poor health compelled him to move to town, which he did this spring. The death angel called and he bade good bye to his world to join the army above. He was a kind neighbor and on one in need ever asked alms of him in vain. He will be missed by all but the most by his family, of whom he was very fond. The vacant chair can never be filled. The family have the sympathy of all in their hour of sorrow. Dropped Dead-- The startling announcement was passed around this morning that Henry Mewes, the machinist who has been living at the home of his half-sister, Mrs. Gus A. Rahn opposite the fair grounds had dropped dead presumably from heart disease. So far as known the deceased had not been troubled with that malady, but at this hour the supposition is thought that was cause of his death. He was feeling all right all day yesterday, at least he showed no signs of feeling otherwise. This morning he arose unusually early and in answer to remarks made by his sister at his turning out so early, he said that he felt good, having had a good night's rest. At about 8 o'clock while carrying a pail of water, without warning a pail of water, without a sign he sank to the ground. Dr. Horton was immediately summoned, but Mr. Mewes was past help. He was a man about 63 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lehman buried their little two weeks old boy Tuesday. Like a ray of sunshine the little one came into the home to called by the angel of death in a few short days. 18 July 1901 New Hampton Gazette: Mrs. John Harvey, an aged lady residing with her son, J. N. Harvey, in the Jack property near the Great Western Station, was so badly burned Tuesday evening that death resulted at 7:15 Wednesday morning. At 8:30 she had gone aling to her room on the second floor with the intention of retiring for the night. Her son and others of the household were on the lawn and noticed she struck a match to light the lamp. Almost immediately they heard her cry out. Lloyd Harvey, her grandson, was the first to reach her. The lower part of her dress was on fire and she had torn part of it off. She was trying to reach the stairway and all his efforts to prevent her doing so failed. He thought to keep her quiet until a blanket could be brought to smother the flames, but she fought her way down the stairs and fell backward on the last step, having succumbed to the dread element. Drs. Garner and Babcock were summoned, and after an examination could give no hope. All that remained was to relieve the sufferings of the unfortunate woman. She lingered throughout the night and passed away at 7:15 yesterday morning. The exact cause of the accident is not known. The family said there was a gasoline stove in the room but it contained no gasoline and they are positive there was no explosion. The supposition is that the match used to light the lamp was thrown to the floor and ignited the bottom of her dress. Lloyd Harvey had both hands severely burned in his efforts to keep his grandmother from going down stairs and in trying to put out the fire. Edgar Gates also was burned about the eyes. Mrs. Harvey was 83 (53?) years of age the 23 of last month. 25 July 1901 Drowning at Chickasaw-- Elliot Mow was drowned July 9th in the Little Cedar about 8 rods below the bridge at Chickasaw. The water where the young man was drowned was not over eight feet deep. Mr. Mow and his nephew were in bathing and it is the general belief that Mr. Mow must have been taken with the cramps, while in the act of swimming--was indeed half way across the river, when he cried for help. His nephew could not swim, but realizing his uncle's danger, did all he could to render him assistance by throwing him a long pole. Mr. Mow grasped it, but could not apparently help himself, and his nephew, who was holding on desperately to the other end, was dragged in over his head and had to let go to save himself. The sad accident has cast a gloom over the people of Chickasaw, for Mr. Mow was universally loved and respected in the entire community. Mr. Mow was born in Chickasaw and has always lived there. He leaves a father, two brothers and three sisters to whom his sad death has been a terrible shock. Bassett-- The little son born July 17th to Mr. and Mrs. Hawley Miller passed away Sunday evening. The bereaved parents have our sincerest sympathy. Died--At her home two miles north of Plainfield on Wednesday, July 17, Mrs. Monroe Hobbs. Deceased was a woman about 48 years of age and leaves a husband and six children to mourn her departure. The funeral was held at the home on Friday and the remains interred in Jackson cemetery. 1 August 1901 E. F. Pomeroy Dead-- It becomes the sad duty of the Reporter this week to chronicle the death of E. F. Pomeroy, which occurred at his home Friday afternoon, July 26, at 3:30, from pneumonia. Deceased was age 46 years, 5 months and 3 days. Edward Fanning Pomeroy was born in Amherst, Mass., Feb. 23, 1855 and at an early age came with his parents to Nashua, where he has since lived. His father died when he was but a boy. For many years he was engaged in the jewelry business in Nashua. Later he was associated for a few years with H. G. Ray in the drug business. The past few years he was a traveling salesman. His mother was called to her earthy home but a few years since. Those who survive him are a wife. one sister, Mrs. A. C. Whitbeck, living at Kimball, S. D., and three brothers, Will at Kimball, Arthur, at Boston, Mass., and Delbert at Phillipsburg, Kas. The latter and Mrs. Whitbeck were present at the funeral. Mr. Pomeroy's illness was a long and tedious one. He was taken with typhoid fever, and after a month's run of that malady he was in a fair way to recovery, when a relapse came on June 28 which further weakened a constitution already very week. The fever was finally broken up, when about two weeks before his death, pneumonia set in and the patient, already ravaged by disease, succumbed after a heroic effort to retain his hold on life. Deceased made a noble fight against death. But with a weak physical system and his lungs more or less affected he was not well fitted to combat disease. And added to these was the further fact that his stomach failed to retain nourishment. But he kept up a stout heart throughout all the discouraging conditions and steadily maintained his purpose to live, even when the end was but a few hours away. The obsequies were held at the home on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. A. Sutton officiating. As a mark of respect to the deceased, and sympathy for the bereaved wife, the merchants of Nashua closed their places of business during the hour of the services. The interment was in Greenwood. Plainfield-- Mr. Frank Loomer, living five miles southwest of here, died last Thursday morning of cancer of the brain. He leaves a family to mourn his loss. Bassett- Mrs. Catherine Newling died at her home Tuesday, July 29. Mr. P. W. Peterson, aged 78 years, a resident of Deerfield, died last Saturday from heat prostration. The funeral was held from the home Monday, officiated by Rev. Darkus, of Bassett, and the remains were brought to Nashua and interred in Beck cemetery. New Hampton Tribune--A sad accident occurred on the Markle farm near Nansen yesterday morning in which H. H. Mathews of Lawler lost his life. Ed Mathews and a young man named Bender went to the Markle farm near Nansen to set up a steam thresher. Mr. H. H. Mathews and Mr. Bender went down to the river to watch the men work and also to pick cherries. Mr. Mathews was up in a tree picking cherries when he lost his balance and fell a distance of about eight feet, breaking his neck. His remains were taken to his home in Lawler where the funeral will be held tomorrow. Deceased was a blacksmith at Lawler and was respected by a large number of friends who deplore his sudden death. He was about sixty years old and is survived by a wife and several children. 8 August 1901 The sad news of the death of Mrs. L. J. Young reached us Tuesday. One more loyal woman has gone to rest. Richland Center-- News came by phone Monday of the death of Jack Leslie near Waterloo, where he was found in a pasture seemingly having been dead for nearly a month. He had taken laudanum. He left here July 2, saying he was going to Nebraska to see his brother. He leaves a wife and two daughters. 15 August 1901 From Bassett: Obituary--Samuel Skillings was born in Scotland in 1821 and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Christie, Aug. 4, 1901. Mr. Skillings and wife and three of their children came to America in 1854, leaving four children across the water. They settled in Wisconsin and shortly after one of the children died. After a four years residence in Wisconsin, they came to Butler county, Iowa, where he made his home until death relieved him from his suffering of dropsy. Funeral services were conducted at the home of his daughter Mrs. Christie, at 9 o'clock a. m. Monday, and the interment was in Lynwood cemetery at Clarksville. He leaves a wife, one son in Scotland, and two daughters--Mrs. Christie, two miles west of this place, and Mrs. J. E. Gilbert of Clarksville, besides many sympathizing friends of this place. Sudden Death of George Myers-- Postmaster Fritcher received a telegram yesterday morning from W. A. Lytle at Fergus Falls, Minn., announcing the sad intelligence that George Myers, who went there in company with him some ten days ago to work in the harvest fields, had suddenly dropped dead. No particulars were given, so it can only be surmised that Mr. Myers death was due to heart trouble, to which he had been subject. The deceased had heretofore had attacks presumably of the same nature, falling insensible without warning, and it was on this account that he resigned his position in the feed mill here some time ago, receiving serious injuries at one time falling among some machinery. Rev. A. D. Stevens left on the noon train yesterday for Fergus Falls, and is expected to return tomorrow with the remains. It is a hard blow for Mrs. Myers and sympathy for her is general. 22 August 1901 Obituary--George E. Myers was born at Delhi, N. Y., in 1841 and in 1846 with his people moved to Wisconsin and later they removed to Cresco, Iowa. He came to Nashua some 17 years ago. He was married in 1877 to Miss Mary Scufelt, of this city, who with four children, Mrs. Herman Moon, Carrie, Kenneth and Neva Myers, survive to mourn their loss. Deceased was a man beyond reproach, a hard working, honest and upright citizen, and his untimely death will be mourned by many besides his relatives. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. Stevens and was largely attended by sympathizing friends, after which the remains were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery. The business houses were closed during the hour of the services as a mark of respect for the deceased. 5 September 1901 Obituary-- Hepsie Ines Burnham was born in Potsdam, St. Lawrence county, N. Y., June 28, 1839. She was married to George Ellison, March 16, 1859, and moved to Eden township, Benton county, Iowa, in March 1866.. She moved to Vinton in 1886, where she has since lived. She was the mother of six children, one of whom preceded her to the other shore. Three sons, E. O., of Traer, George E., of Nashua, and Leslie B., of Waterloo, and two daughters, Mrs. Ellie E. Stevens of Rowan, Iowa, and Derlie I. Alcorn, of Vinton, survive her and were all with her in her last sickness and burial. She died August 30, 1901 at the home of her son E. O. Ellison at Traer, age 62 years, 2 months and 2 days. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church in Vinton, Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. Leland assisting Rev. F. L. Loveland, who preached an appropriate sermon from Rev. 7-9. His remarks concerning the life, character, and religious convictions were characterized by charity and sympathy. The services were largely attended. Mrs. Ellison was a loving mother, a cheerful and sympathetic friend. The interment was at the Evergreen cemetery. 12 September 1901 The remains of William Stone, an old resident of Deerfield, arrived last evening from Grand Rapids, Minn., at which place he died, and was buried in Greenwood cemetery this forenoon. The deceased, who was about 65 years of age, was a brother in law of George W. Stocks. He left Deerfield about a year ago and went to California. Not liking it very well he went to Washington but didn't stay long and came back east. Since returning he has divided his time between living in Minnesota and Iowa. He visited in Nashua some time last summer. Obituary: Mr. W. H. Stone was born in Vermont, April 23, 1838, and in childhood moved to New York thence to Wis. at about seven years of age. He came to Iowa as a young man. He served his country as a soldier in the civil war, being a member of Co. C, 38th Iowa Vol. Inf. On March 11, 1866, he was married to Miss Ellen R. Stocks and their home has been in this county until recently and there were born seven children, 3 boys and 4 girls. Mr. Stone died in Minn., where he had gone to regain his health. The funeral was held at the home of Mr. George Stocks in Nashua Sept. 12, Rev. Edwin Ewell officiating. 26 September 1901 Little Irene, the two month old child of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Fleming, died the first of this week of stomach trouble. The funeral was held from the home on Tuesday, Rev. Stevens officiating, and the form laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. New Hampton Tribune-- The remains of Patrick Costello, of Chickasaw township, were brought here for burial in St. Joseph's cemetery on Saturday, a large number of his neighbors and friends being in the cortege. Mr. Costello died in Minnesota, near St. Cloud, where he was building himself a house preparatory to moving his family there soon. Mr. Costello was an honorable and upright man and his death is a severe blow to his bereaved family. |
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