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OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES
NASHUA REPORTER, OCTOBER - DECEMBER 1901

1 October 1901

Obituary-- A good man gone! This is the heart felt expression of everyone in this community upon learning of the death of L. S. McCreary. No man has ever resided in Bradford township who was more universally respected and esteemed; though of a modest and unpretentious nature, he was possessed of a noble character, that all appreciated and admired. Undeviating integrity, a kindly disposition, industry, public spirit and a blameless life were elements that constituted a model father, husband, friend, and citizen. Every duty, public or private, undertaken by him, had been efficiently performed; his life work has been well done. The community has been enriched by his life and example, and the influence which he exerted, will remain a rich legacy to those who survive him. The sympathy of the entire acquaintance of the deceased goes out to the bereaved family. Leonard S. McCreary was born in Lawrence Co., Penn., December 16th 1832. He came to Iowa in 1857, locating in Chickasaw county, where he resided until his death. He was married to Susie C. Gilliland January 14th, 1858. He died October 1, 1901, and leaves surviving him a wife, and two daughters, Mrs. Ward B. Smith, and Mrs. Sherman Tupper. Mr. McCreary was a member of the Lutheran church, and his life was a constant evidence of the faith which he professed. The funeral services will be held at the residence of the deceased at 1:30 o'clock p.m., October 3, 1901, conducted by Rev. Ewell.

10 October 1901

Mrs. Catharine Miller, also known as "Aunt Kate" an old resident of this county, died at her home in Chickasaw Monday, Sept. 30 at the age of 84 year. The funeral services were held at the home Wednesday and interment took place in Rowley Hill cemetery beside her husband. Deceased was mother in law of Mr. Chas. Falls of this place and was the mother of several married children.

Richland Center--The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Harnish died Monday. It was only two weeks old.

17 October 1901

From Bassett-- Mr. and Mrs. Clint Miller mourn the death of their little girl baby. The funeral was at the home Thursday. Interment at Rowley Hill.

24 October 1901

An Early Death-- Frederick Zwanziger was born April 24, 1882, near Horton, Bremer Co., Ia., and died at Fargo, N. Dak., Oct. 16, 1901, aged 19 years 5 months and 22 days. He lived on the farm until 15 years of age, when he moved to Nashua with his parents. On Feb. 25, 1899, he became a member of the Congregational church of Nashua and was a member at the time of his death. With the ambition of young manhood, about Aug. 1, 1901, he went to Moorhead, Minn., where he soon found employment, but in a short time his prospects were changed, for he was prostrated with typhoid fever. He was taken to the hospital in Fargo, N. Dak. His father was summoned to his bedside and was with him about a week, being there when he died. But all the facilities of a well equipped hospital could not save him. He leaves a father and mother, two sisters and five brothers, besides a large company of relatives and friends to mourn his early death. The funeral took place from the Congregational church Saturday, Oct. 19, Rev. Edwin Ewell officiating, who spoke from the words--Psalm 19:9--"Wherewithall shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to his word." The remains were laid to rest in the beautiful Greenwood cemetery.

31 October 1901

Died-- At the home of his parents, near Republic, Saturday, Oct. 26, 1901, Lafayette Dunlap, aged 22 years. Deceased was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Dunlap and his death is a sad blow to this estimable people. He had been in poor health for some time, but his last illness was brief as he was confined to his bed only two days. He was a truly manly young Christian man and his early death is much to be deplored, not alone because he was cut down in youth, but by his death earth loses one who might have lived to serve an an example for others. The funeral was held from the home Sunday and was largely attended, Rev. Hubbell, of Manchester, officiating, and the remains interred at Republic He is survived by his parents and five brothers and two sisters, who have the sympathy of all in their sorrow.

From Republic-- We were grieved to learn of the death of L. Dunlap Saturday, of abcess of the stomach. Death is always sad, but when it takes one so bright and young and surrounded by loving friends, it is doubly so. Words fail to express our sympathy but we know that the sorrowing friends have the divine comfort of the loving Jesus in their trouble.

Obituary-- Mrs. J. B. Coffman: Mrs. J. B. Coffman died suddenly last Saturday, Oct. 26, 1901, of heart disease at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will Stringer. She had been sick for some time but was thought to be improving, and Saturday when her dinner was taken to her she ate quite heartily of everything brought her, but when they went to get the tray she was dead, having died quite suddenly and without a struggle. Mary Coffman was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1835, and died Oct. 26, 1901, aged 65 years, 7 months and 26 days. When a young girl she joined the United Brethern church and has always lived in that faith although for many years unable to take any active part on account of ill health. For eleven years she has been an invalid, but until the last few weeks has been cheerful, always taking an interest in the welfare of her children and friends. Eight children survive her--Mrs. Henry Cook, Mrs. Chas. Laylin, Mrs. Will Stringer, Mr. L. P. Coffman and Benton Coffman of this place; Mrs. John Harr, of Minneapolis; Mrs. W. A. McComack and Mrs. Al Kingstedt, of Annandale, Minn. All of the children were present except Mrs. McCormack and Mrs. Harr who were unable to attend. The funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will Stringer, conducted by Rev. A. D. Stevens and the remains were laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery.

Miss Bertha Symbric went to Plainfield Saturday to attend the funeral of her cousin, Roy Hinmon, who was accidently shot in the foot with a gun a few weeks ago, the young man dying of spinal meningitis and lockjaw. When the charge of shot entered his foot it took with it a portion of the old shoe and stocking, which poisoned the young man's blood, and although physicians did their best to save his life, their efforts were of no avail. The funeral was held from the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Smock, of Waverly officiating, and the remains were interred in the Plainfield cemetery. The classmates of the young man, who was about 17 years of age, attended the funeral in a body, and headed the cortege to the last resting place of their companion.

7 November 1901

After a short illness of Bright's disease, Mrs. Wm. Russell died at her home near Plainfield, Friday, Nov. 1, 1901, at the age of 59 years 5 months, and 16 days. Sarah Anna Pines was born May 15, 1843, in London, England, in which country her childhood days were spent. She was married to Mr.William Russell in 1866, and two years later they came to America and made their home in Chicago. A few years later they came to Nashua. Five children were born to them--William, Alice, George, Edith and Myron, all living, of which Edith and Myron are living at home, the three former being married. The husband also survives. She was a noble Christian woman and her loss is keenly felt by a large number of friends besides her husband and family. The funeral was held from the home Sunday, Bro. Nicholson of Marble Rock officiating, and the remains were interred in Oak Hill cemetery.

At his home on Monday afternoon from heart disease occurred the death of John McGregor, a well known resident of this locality. Deceased was in usual health and death came unexpectedly. He ate his dinner and laid down, as was his custom, for a short nap. Soon after one of the family noticed that he was dying and at once summoned the household and neighbors but nothing could be done to stay the hand of death. On account of lack of complete data we are not able to give an obituary until next week.

The five year old child of Ed Wilcox, in the south part of town, died Sunday from diphtheria. The little one was buried Monday. The are no other cases of the disease in town.

14 November 1901

From North Riverton-- Our little community has been saddened by the deaths of two of our most respected old ladies within the last few days. The first, Mrs. Olney, died very suddenly in the night, when only her husband was present. She was buried last Sunday in the "silent city" in Charles City. Mrs. Sanford Ripley was stricken with paralysis about two weeks ago, and never rallying, lived 16 days before being called to rest by her Heavenly Father. She was 81 years of age and for 54 years lived a most happy, peaceful married life with her husband, Sanford Ripley, who has seen his loved and loving wife go Home and leave him behind. Besides the bereft husband are three daughters and eight grandchildren and many friends and neighbors. We miss her but know she is at rest, seeing always the face of her Master and Lord.

Obituary: John McGregor was born at Williamstown, Glengarry, Ont., Nov. 6 1845. Leaving there in mandhood he went to San Francisco, Cal., where he devoted himself to mining interests. From California he went to Idaho City, Idaho, where he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Bowers, who preceded him to the better land eleven years ago. For 29 years he was a member of our community, and succeeded in acquiring a competency. leaving to his heirs an excellent farm, well stocked and improved. consisting of 170 acres. Eight children and one grandchild, besides two sisters, survive and mourn the loss of an affectionate father and brother. Their names are as follows: William, of Horton; Malcolm and John Jr., of Nashua; Elizabeth, margaret, George, Robert Ray, and Anna. The sisters are: Mrs. J. J. McCulloch of Nashua and Mrs. J. W. Craig, of Cornwall, Ont. The deceased was converted to God about 12 years ago, under the labors of Rev. Emerson, who was then conducting meetings at the McGregor school house. He became a member of the Methodist church, which relation he sustained at the time of his death. After brief services at the house the remains were conveyed to the M. E. church of Nashua, where the pastor, Rev. A. D. Stevens, delivered the address, selecting for his text I Cor. xv., 56 and 57, and I John v.,4. The M. E. choir discoursed in a touching manner "Rock of Ages","Nearer My God to Thee" and "Jesus Lover of My Soul."

28 November 1901

From the Lawler Dispatch-- This community was greatly shocked Sunday morning to learn that Mrs. James Hand, who has been living with her daughter, Mrs. Andy Barnes on the hold home north of town, had been found unconscious beside her bed that morning. She had been in her usual health the day before and the blow came without warning. Medical aid was summoned, but she remained unconscious until the end which came Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock. Her death was due to apoplexy. The funeral was held this morning at the Catholic church in this city.

5 December 1901

From Bassett- The sad news of the death of Lesley Young has just reached us. He was sick only a few days. It is a sad blow to the young wife and three small children besides his aged father, L. J. Young. The family have the sympathy of the whole community in their sorrow.

19 December 1901

Edith Smedley Cahoon-- Mr. and Mrs. Smedley and daughter Bessie received the sad intelligence of the death of their daughter and sister, Edith, which occurred in Belvidere, Ill on Saturday, Dec. 14. They took the noon train on Sunday for that place that they might look upon their loved one for the last time in this world. She had been a sufferer of cancer for some time and it was known that death was not far off. Edith Smedley was born July 18, 1870 and died Dec. 14, 1901, being 31 years, 4 months and 26 days of age. She was married about eleven years ago to W. G. Cahoon and they at once went to Belvidere Ill. where she resided until her death. She leaves to mourn her departure besides a devoted husband and one son 9 years old, a father, mother, two brothers and two sisters, all of the latter living in and near Nashua, with the exception of one sister, who lives in Chicago. The funeral services were held at the home Monday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Highland and the remains were buried at Belvidere. The family members were comforted only by the thought that they would meet their loved one in heaven, where friends meet friends to part no more.

Edwin Francis Ellsworth was born near Ithaca, N. Y., Oct. 26, 1849 and died at his home in Nashua, Dec. 16, 1901, making his age at the time of his death 52 years, 1 month and 20 days. The cause of his death was pneumonia. When he was seven years of age he came with his parents to Fredericksburg, Iowa, which place has been his home most of the time since. He had made his home in Nashua for about a year and a half. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, three sons, a daughter, mother and two brothers who will deeply feel the loss. His great kindness and tender loving care will leave a void in their hearts which nothing in this life can fill. Other relatives will sadly miss him, and his many friends and associates never had a more trusty and true friend than Frank Ellsworth. He was conscious to the last, and willing to go when called for. A short prayer service is held at the house this morning, after which the remains will be taken to Fredericksburg, where the funeral services will be held in the Baptist church.

M. W. Erwine-- After an illness of but nine days Mr. M. W. Erwine passed away Monday evening at his home from pneumonia, at the age of 47 years, 6 months, and 18 days. Michael Erwine was born in Bradford May 15, 1854. He grew to manhood in this township, and on Oct.15, 1885, was married to Mrs. R. J. Biggs, who survives him. By dint of energy, hard work and perseverence on the farm he managed to accumulate something for a rainy day, and a couple of years ago he moved to town to spend the balance of his life in ease and retirement, but it seems it was the formidable decree of Providence that he was not long to enjoy the fruits of his energy and was taken away right in the prime of life. He leaves to mourn his loss, besides a wife, two brothers and three sisters--G. H. and J. H. Erwine, and Mesdames G. W. Smith, J. Hamilton and A. E. Frost, also several nephews and nieces, all of this vicinity. The funeral services were held from the home yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. Ewell, and the remains were interred in Greenwood cemetery.

26 December 1901

Obituary of Mrs. August Prudhon, Sr.-- After a protracted illness of several months, Mrs. August Prudhon, Sr. ceased her sufferings last Thursday morning and was taken to the house of her Maker. Mrs. Prudhon was afflicted with a combination of diseases, mostly diabetes and dropsy. In the last few weeks gangrene made its appearance and her sufferings were intense. But she bore all with Christian fortitude and spoke words of comort to the sorrowing husband, who had been her good companion through life. Her age was 75 years, 9 months and 7 days. Virginia Vigoy was born in Villerson de Partem de la Hruson France, March 12, 1826. She was married Jan. 26, 1848 to August Prudhon, who still survives her. They emigrated to America in 1852 landing in New York on Dc. 19. They ettled in Stark Co., Ohio, where they lived about two years, coming then to Dubuque. Two years later they moved to Bradford and have since lived in this vicinity. She was a member of the Catholic church at this place and was devoted in her Christian life. Besides her husband there are five sons and a daughter who survive: Eugene, August Jr., Ed. Amos, and Franc, who all live in this locality and Mrs. J. E. Branch of Woolstock. The funeral servies were held at the Catholic church Monday, at 10 o'clock, a.m. Rev. Father Forkenbrock, of Ionia, officiating and the remains were interred in Greenwood.

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