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OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES
NASHUA REPORTER, APRIL - JUNE 1903

9 April 1903

From Williamstown: Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. John Hayden, who lost their two infant daughters, whose presence only blessed them for a few hours.

Obituary--George H, Ernwine was born in Winneshiek county, Iowa, on September 26, 1851, and died at his home in Riverton April 1, 1903, aged 51 years, 6 months and 5 days. When six months of age he moved with his parents to the Ernwine homestead east of Nashua, where he lived until he purchased the farm on which he has since resided. He was united in marriage to Alice M. Brown on March 19, 1881. This union was blessed with six children, the three oldest, Josie, Leonard and Williard having preceded him to the better land. Agnes, Harold and Clara, with his wife, remain to mourn his death. His father died when he was a boy fourteen years of age. He being the eldest of the family, much was laid upon him in aiding his mother in caring for the younger children. During the past two years, his two brothers, Charles and Michael, have been called to their reward. His mother was called home about two years ago. Of his immediate family there remain one brother, Henry, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Hamilton, Mrs. Ellen Smith and Mrs. C. M. Frost. Mr. Ernwine had been in poor health for about three years but was not considered in immediate danger until about for weeks ago. During his weeks of suffering he had been very patient and uncomplaining, trying to conceal his true condition. All that physicians and loving hands could do proved of no avail. His life, whether as son aiding his mother, or as husband and father, has been one of self sacrifice and devotion to his loved ones. His chief aim seemed to be to make provision for their comfort. A kind and obliging neighbor, as respected citizen, a devoted husband and father will be greatly missed. But he who doeth all things well can bind up the broken hearts.

16 April 1903

Mrs. Fred Slinger- It was quite a touching sacrifice of a mother's life for her little babe last Friday when Mrs. Fred Slinger was taken from her earthly home to be numbered among the immortals. On April 1 she gave birth to a 12 1/2 pound girl and lingered for ten day between life and death. The end came Friday. She was conscious to the last. Mrs. Amelia Waterman Slinger was born in Riverton Sept. 24, 1877, making her age at time of death 25 years, 6 months and 16 days. She was married to Fred Slinger Nov. 11, 1896. It was a double wedding, her twin sister and the twin brother of her husband being the other couple: Besides the husband she leaves three children, Veine, aged 5 years, Beatrice, age 3 and her babe, age 10 days old. Her father, three sisters and two brothers also survive her. The funeral was held from the home on Sunday, Rev. A. D. Stevens officiating and the remains were interred in Riverside cemetery, Charles City.

From Charles City--The sad and shocking news was received here Friday morning that Henry Budde, a brakeman on the Illinois Central between Waterloo and Albert Lea was instantly killed while making a coupling at Glenville, Minn., early this morning. He was twenty two years old and is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Budde and a brother at hearing the terrible news. Further particulars will be given tomorrow. Wm. Glerman, Will Greenless, E. McCarthy and Frank Matthews went to Glenville on the 5:15 train today and will bring the remains home, when funeral arrangements will be made.

23 April 1903

Obituary of Hans Jensen--Hans Jensen was born in Ringsted, Denmark in 1839 and died Sunday, April 19, 1903 in Bradford. In December, 1864, he was married to Anna Marie Hanson, with whom, a year later, he came to the United States, settling in New York state. After a short time they moved to Perth Amboy, New Jersey, where they lived until 1882, coming then to Bradford, which place has since been their home. Seven children were born to them, four boys and three girls, six of whom, with the wife, survive the deceased. One of the daughters died in infancy. Mr. Jensen was a hard working man, thoroughly honest and a good citizen. A large concourse of friends and neighbors were in attendance at the funeral services in The Little Brown Church as a tribute of respect and esteem. Rev. Ewell officiated. The remains were interred in Greenwood Cemetery.

30 April 1903

After Months of Suffering--At the home of her son, Amos Lynes, of Plainfield, on Wednesday, April 22, occurred the death of Mrs. Emily Lynes, of pneumonia, at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 4 days. Emily Perry was born in Wayne Co., New York, May 18, 1821. She was married to Wm. Lynes in 1840 and in 1850 they moved west, settling in Wisconsin and later near Plainfield, Iowa, where they lived until 1892. Since that time they have made their home with their children. Nine children were born to them, eight of whom are now living--Mary J. Ham, of Boston, Mass., Andrew J. Lynes, of Ada, Minn, W. W. and A. A. Lynes, Lizzie Farnsworth and Josephine Hartson, of Plainfield, and Mesdames Nettie Peterson and Eva Blasier, of Nashua--all of whom have ministered to their wants and fulfilled the duty of children in making the last few years as pleasant as possible for father and mother. At an early age Mrs. Lynes accepted the Christian religion, becoming a member of the Baptist church, and her many kind deeds were exemplified in her religion of faith. She was preceded to the goodly land by her husband on Nov. 22, 1896. The funeral was held from the Baptist church in Plainfield, on Friday, attended by a large concourse of friends. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Armstrong. The interment was in the cemetery at Plainfield.

Mrs.Wm. T. Hughes, wife of the janitor of the New Hampton public school building, was found dead in a chair at her home last Sunday. She had washed the dinner dishes and sat down by the table and when her husband returned home at 4 o'clock he found her dead in that position. Apoplexy is supposed to have been the cause.

The mortal remains of Miss Celia Summers, a young lady well known in Nashua, having lived here a number of years ago, arrived here from her home in Elma yesterday afternoon and were interred in the family lot in the Pearl Rock cemetery. The cause of death was blood poisoning caused by an abcess.

Mrs. Thos. Allred received word Friday that her sister, Mrs. J. D. Rugg, of Austin, Minn, was dead, and departed on the noon train to be present at the funeral service, which were held on Monday. It was a sad journey for Mrs. Allred, made more so because it was impossible for Mr. Allred to accompany her.

Mrs. J. J. Laird was in Mason City Sunday to attend the funeral of her brother in law, M. V. Robinson, who died at his home in Oconomowac, Wis., and whose remains were shipped to Mason City for interment.

DEATH OF W. J. WALLIS--Senior Editor of the Nashua Post Dies After an Illness of But a Few Days--It is with sorrow the we chronicle the death of Mr. W. J. Wallis, the senior member of the Nashua Post, who died on Monday afternoon after an illness of but about four days. His taking away was so sudden that many of our people did not know he was sick until the death angel had visited the home and the first intimation they had of it was the announcement that he was dead. He was taken ill about 3 o'clock Friday morning with bowel trouble and employed familiar remedies, ate breakfast and entered his office as usual, but was unable to perform his duties and soon returned to his home. Thinking, however, that his trouble was no of a serious nature, medical aid was not called until Saturday evening, when upon careful diagnosis of the case, his condition was regarded as very serious. A consultation was held later in the evening and after a most careful examination the sad intelligence was broken to the sorrow stricken wife and son that the case was a hopeless one. Mr. Wallis was keen to discern his condition and the opinion of the physicians and with no manifest excitement, but in a calm manner met the end. He passed away peacefully at eight minutes before five o' clock on Monday afternoon. The funeral obsequies took place at the M. E. church of which the deceased was a member, at 2 p.m. Wednesday,. conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. D. Stevens. A large concourse of friends gathered to pay respects to the departed. The burial was at Greenwood under the Masonic rites, which order he was a member and Bradford lodge attended in a body.

The silent messenger of death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dell French, Thursday, and called away their nine months old son, Floyd. The family had but recently returned from Washington and it was while there the babe contracted the measles, which with a complication of diseases caused its death. Brief services conducted by Rev. Ingraham were held from the home Friday at 10 a.m. and at the M. E. church in Plainfield at 2 p.m., the remains being interred in the Plainfield cemetery.

14 May 1903

Obituary--Died, at his home in Nashua, Monday, May 4, 1903, W. J. Wallis, at the age of 52 years, 11 months and 3 days. The cause of his death was obstruction of the bowel, caused by stricture of the bowel. Post mortem examination showed that something had been growing on for years, the bowel finally closing completely. William John Wallis, the only son of Thomas and Jane Wallis, was born in (?) ohornleibank (?), Scotland, June 1, 1850, of English parentage. At the age of 2 years his parents moved to Glasgow, where he remained 15 years. In 1867 he came to America, coming direct to McGregor, Iowa, where he obtained employment in the News office. In the spring of 1868 he identified himself with the publishers of the McGregor Times, where he remained for a number of years. In October, 1903, he moved to Postville Graphic, and from that time until death father and son were thus associated. On May 21, 1901, they purchased the Nashua Post and during their management the business has more than met their most sanguine expectations. On March 30, 1873, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah R. Blackburn, of McGregor, Iowa. To them was born one son, Charles Raymond, who, with the wife survive him and mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and an indulgent father. For about fifteen years the deceased had been a member of the Masonic fraternity and was also identified with the Odd Fellows, the A.O.U.W. of Iowa and of the S.W. of W. He was converted to God in Glasgow Scotland, at the age of 15 and joined the Wesleyan Methodist Church, of which his parents were active members. On coming to America he joined the M.E. church and continued a worthy member of the same until called to join the church triumphant. The funeral service was conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. D. Stevens, last week Wednesday, and the church was filled with sympathizing friends. The business houses were all closed during the hour of service. The remains were interred in Greenwood cemetery, where the Masonic order performed the burial service.

4 June 1903

Mr. Austin Gardner died at his home near Williamstown last Friday with brain fever and was buried in New Hampton Sunday. The sorrowing friends have the sympathy of the entire community.

11 June 1903

H. A. Conklin Dead--Prominent Citizen and Pioneer of the County Passes Away-- The death of H. A. Conklin occurred at his home four miles north of town on Monday, June 8. The deceased has suffered from a stroke of paralysis about two years ago, and but a few years ago received the second stroke which terminated his life on Monday morning. The funeral was held from the home on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., Rev. A. D. Stevens conducting the services. The remains were interred in Oak Hill cemetery. An obituary notice will appear in next week's issue.

18 June 1903

Obituary--Henry A. Conklin was born Nov. 7, 1836, at Rochester, New York, and died June 8, 1903 at his home in Nashua, aged 66years and 7 months. When a child he moved with his parents to Lansing, Mich. He enlisted in Company F, 6th Regiment of Michigan volunteers, march 3, 1862 and served one year, being discharged for disability. He was untied in marriage to Miss Mary McLarnan at Elkhart, Ind., Sept, 21, 1866. They removed from there to Nashua, Ia., September 1868, where they have since made their home. Three children were born to them, Chas. H., of Babcock, Wis., O. A. Conklin and Mrs. Sadie Dana, of Nashua. The deceased was the oldest of ten children, four sisters and two brothers of whom survive him, together with the wife and children. He was identified with the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and also the Masonic fraternity. The funeral services were held at his late residence and were conducted by Rev. A. D. Stevens, pastor of the M.E. church and the interment was at Oak Hill cemetery. Being an old settler and widely known, a large company of friends accompanied the remains to the cemetery.

Prominent Iowan Dies--D. F. Callender, a Former Resident of Nashua, Dies at Des Moines--Darius F. Callender, a prominent Des Moines lawyer, and at one time a resident of this vicinity, died at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines last Sunday and the remains were brought to Nashua on the 5:35 train, Tuesday, and was buried in Greenwood cemetery, by the side of his father and mother. He was born Feb. 26, 1841, near the town of Muhlenburg, Pa. and when about 15 years of age moved with his parents to Belvedere, Ill, and remained there for a year and a half. From there he moved to Bradford and spent several years of his boyhood here. He received his common school education at Bradford and went to Grinnell to college. Later he studied law at Iowa City and made his way by teaching school. He was graduated from the state university and located in Des Moines. He had never married, being wedded to his profession and was one of the ablest attorneys in the state. Public service was held over the remains in the Masonic Temple Monday evening at 8 o'clock, and an escort composed of representatives of the different lodges to which he belonged accompanied the remains to Nashua, coming in a special car, He was 62 years of age.

From Plainfield--The little two year old daughter of Rev. Coggswell died of consumption on Thursday last and was taken to West Liberty for burial.

George Todd returned home Monday, from Galena, Ill., where he had been to attend the funeral of his sister.

Mrs. Rose Bray died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Carl Peterson, Tuesday, at 6 a.m. after an illness of twelve days, the cause of her death being obstruction of the bowels. The funeral will be held at the Catholic church at 10 o'clock this morning, Father Forkenbrock conducting the services. The remains will be interred in Greenwood cemetery.

Mrs. Ed Bonker and Chas. Bonker, of Monona, were called here Tuesday to attend the funeral of Wm. Meyers, near Plainfield.

Many Thanks To Volunteer Sheryl McClure

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