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OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES
NASHUA REPORTER, OCTOBER - DECEMBER 1904

6 October 1904

Mrs. Joseph Hershberg Passes Away-- Mrs. Joseph Hershberg, one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of Nashua, died at her home in this city, Monday morning. One month ago today she suffered a stroke of paralysis and from the first her condition serious. She was given the best of medical attention and nursing but a second stroke soon followed and from that time she gradually failed until death came to her relief on Monday morning. Her son, Marcus, left for Chicago Monday night to make arrangements for the funeral and the remains were taken to that city Tuesday night, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ike Sabelowitz of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. David Carney of Greene, Joseph and Mrs. M. J. Hershberg of this city.

13 October 1904

Lewis, the 16 year old son of Henry Stille, of Pleasant Grove, died Tuesday of acute diabetes. The boy had not appeared to be very well for some time past, but his condition had not been thought of as serious until Sunday night, and it was then while milking that he nearly fainted away. He was taken to the house and put to bed. A doctor was called Monday but his life could not be prolonged and on Tuesday afternoon he passed away.

The body of Clark Haight, aged 28, was brought to Shell Rock last Thursday for burial. He was killed by the explosion of a threshing machine engine early Thursday morning near Sedan, Minn. He had blown the whistle when the explosion came, breaking every bone in his body and landing him one hundred and fifty feet away.

Obituary-- Died, at her home in Nashua, Oct. 3, Mrs. Joseph Hershberg, of paralysis, aged 74 years. Miss Minnie Goldstein was born in Poland, Russia, in 1830. In 1851 she was united in marriage to Joseph Hershberg. They moved to Adrian, Mich., in 1864, and from there to Monticello, Iowa. In 1869, they came to Nashua which place has been the home of the deceased ever since. Four children blessed their lives, Marcus of this city, Mrs. David Carney of Greene, Mrs. Ike Sabelowitz of Minneapolis, and Lewis, who preceded his mother to the other shore about three years ago. Mrs. Hershberg was one of the oldest residents of Nashua, as well as one of the most highly esteemed. She was truly a good woman, one whose life was filled with kind and generous deeds, a mother who was tenderly devoted to her home and family. The remains, accompanied by her family, were taken to Chicago for burial and immediately upon their arrival in Chicago, Wednesday morning, Oct. 5, they were taken to Graceland cemetery, where the funeral services were conducted by Rabbi Hirshberg, of Chicago, and the remains were laid to rest in that beautiful City of the Dead.

Plainfield-- Mrs. Adelbert Annis died at her home in Plainfield on Sunday, Oct. 9, at the age of 43 years. she leaves a husband, two sons and a number of other relatives to mourn their loss.

20 October 1904

Jack, the 14-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Thomas, of Dayton township, lost his life in a peculiar manner. The little one was missed by its mother and after looking over the house she went to the yard and different outbuildings and could not find it. Returning to the house she found him, laying head formost, in a ten-gallon crock which was partially filled with water, and his life was extinct. He had fallen in and was unable to extricate himself, and, his head being under water, he could make no outcry. A physician was hurriedly summoned but his efforts were of no avail as the breath of life could not be fanned back. - Clarksville Star. (Contributed by Claudia Groh)

3 November 1904

PROMINENT CITIZEN DIES--Dr. E. C. Weeks Passed Away Yesterday Morning at His Home in This City-- Although not unexpected, the announcement yesterday morning that the hand of death had closed the eyes of Dr. E. C.Weeks to earthly scenes caused a pang of sorrow to pass over the entire community. He had been a sufferer for many months with cancer of the stomach, and everything within human power is done for his relief but without avail. He bore his suffering with great patience and fortitude until the angel of death came to release him. We are without data regarding his life further than what we have learned in our few years acquaintance with him. He was a man who inspired the confidence and sought and retained the good will of all who came in contact with him. He came to Nashua something over thirty years ago and began the practice of dentistry in which he continued until recent years. His proficiency in his profession brought him a large practice and acquaintanceship throughout northeast Iowa, and there is probably no more widely known man in Nashua today than was Dr. Weeks. A man of keen intellect and extreme conservatism he was a prominent figure in all public affairs and his opinion, when expressed, carried much weight with it. He has twice been mayor of Nashua--in 1899 and in 1903--and has been at different times a member of the school board and city council, and always took an active part in anything pertaining to the city's welfare. He was also a prominent Mason, at the time of his death being Master of Bradford Lodge, No. 129. He leaves to mourn a wife and six children--Harry, of Chicago, Mrs. W. M. Barrett of Chicago, and Hattie, Alice, Leslie, Mrs. Earl Sutherland and Irving of Nashua. At the time of going to press arrangements for the funeral had not been completed.

Mesdames G. C. Benson and David Bowen left on the early morning train Thursday, for Shabbona, Ill., called there to attend the funeral of their brother in law, Dr. Johnson Lowe. Dr. Lowe was united in marriage to Miss Orpha Hunt, of this city, about two and one half years ago, who with one child, survives him. He died of consumption Wednesday night of last week.

10 November 1904

The Funeral of Dr. E. C. Weeks-- The funeral of Dr. E. C. Weeks was held at the M. E. church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was attended by a large concourse of friend. Rev. Edwin Ewell, formerly pastor of the Congregational church of this place, conducted the services at the church and at Oak Hill cemetery, where interment was made, the Masonic burial service was performed by members of the local lodge. The floral offerings were very beautiful.

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Chapin, who returned a week ago last Saturday from a visit with their brother in law, W. E. Bronson of Russell, Kas., received word the following Tuesday that Mr. Bronson had died the night following their departure for home. He was sick while they were visiting there but was not considered in a serious condition and the news of his death was quite a shock to them. Mrs. Bronson and Mrs. Chapin are sisters, being daughters of D. D. Perry.

24 November 1904

Daniel G. Shear, father of Rev. Geo. E. Shear, pastor of the Methodist church here during the last conference year, died in Des. Moines Nov. 11. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church at Nora Springs at the time of his death. He was a prominent and highly respected citizen.

1 December 1904

S. P. Spindler Dead-- The remains of S. P. Spindler, formerly a citizen of Nashua, arrived here from his home in St. Paul Monday night and were interred in Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Spindler had been in seeming good health right along and expected in a few days to leave in company with his wife and Mr. and Mrs. B. Butler for California to spend the winter. We understand death was due to heart disease and that he was stricken right after had eaten supper Saturday evening.

8 December 1904

L. D. Stedman Dead-- Died at his home in this city, Tuesday, Dec. 6, Mr. Lucius D. Stedman, aged 51 years, 8 months and 15 days. The deceased was born at Foxcraft, Maine, March 21, 1853 and came with his parents to Waukon, Iowa in the fall of that year. In 1869 he moved to Fredericksburg, which place continued to be his home until April, 1886, when he moved to Nashua. April 15, 1882, he was united in marriage to Miss Lilla Scales, of Nashua, and four children blessed their union, the eldest, Mamie, having preceded the father in father in 1898. Mr. Stedman's health had been gradually failing for the past year, his trouble being gall stones, but no immediate danger was anticipated until about a month ago when he took a severe cold and from that time had been confined to his home. He continued to grow worse and on Friday a consultation of physicians was held, but no ray of hope could be given the family and friends, and for the past few days his death had been expected at any moment. The death of Mr. Stedman causes universal sorrow in our community for in the passing away of this good man Nashua is again called upon to part with one of its best citizens. He was known to be a man of good honest principles, and in his home was an affectionate husband and father. He is survived by a wife and three children, Hattie, Lela (Leta ?), and Harry. The funeral will be held from the Congregational church today at 2 p.m., and the remains will be laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery. (also spelled Steadman in some accounts)

Following the news of the death of Rev. G. E. Shear's father, which appeared in last week's issue of the Reporter, come that of the death of Mrs. Shear's mother, Mrs. Harriet J. Kane Cheeseman, who died at her home in Whitten, Saturday, Dec. 3, aged 70 years, 10 months, and 28 days. The sympathy of the many friends of Rev. and Mrs. Shear in this city is with them in their sad affliction.

Jacob Saddler, who has lived near Republic for many years past, died at the hospital for the insane at Independence where he has been for the past five years, Sunday, aged about 70 years. The remains were brought back for burial and the funeral was held from the M. E. church in Republic Wednesday at 2 p.m., the interment being in the Republic cemetery. The deceased is survived by a wife, four sons and one daughter.

Obituary--Miss Clara Lapham-- Miss Clara Lapham was born Sept. 23, 1858, at West Union, Fayette county, in 1875, where her home was until 1883. She then came to her present home in Floyd county where she has lived for more than twenty-one years with her brother George and sister, Ida Lapham. Until she was nearly three years old, she was straight and well, but sickness came which deformed her and made her an invalid for the more than forty three years left of her earthly pilgrimage. Much of this time she was a great sufferer, but in spite of pain she was constantly cheerful, the sunshine of the home. When Miss Lapham was about 14 years of age she was baptised into the fellowship of the Baptist church at Eden, in Fayette county, by Elder D. C. Goodrich. For a third of a century the bible was her meat and drink. Deprived of any but an elementary education, she was a striking illustration of how well furnished a mind becomes that constantly feeds on the Book of Books. She was much in prayer and so gained strength to be a great blessing in the home, and to all who she met. Her trust in her Savior was so child-like as to be very beautiful, a precious memory to all who knew her. One summer she taught the bible class in the nearby Wesleyan church at the urgent request of the class. She was so well versed in both the old and new Testaments that she could make the bible hour full of interest to those much older than herself. For some months past Miss Lapham has suffered more than usual; she felt that her time was short. Loving hands of brother and sister did all that could possible be done to alleviate pain and give comfort. The day of her death she said she thought the Heavenly Father was calling her, and 'ere the sun had set she had gently passed away to be with him. Her life was a beautiful testimony of the power of an implicit faith in Christ to overcome in the midst of great suffering. The funeral services were held at the home of George Lapham, Nov. 24, in charge of Rev. John Hayward, pastor of the M. E. church at Floyd, who spoke earnestly and eloquently of the joy of the life that is hid with Christ in God. The choir under the supervision of Mrs. Cora Bennett and Bert Morey sang beautifully. A large number of friends and neighbors assembled to show their respect to the departed sister. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. They rest from their labor and their works do follow them."

15 December 1904

Griffin Bennor died at his home south of Chickasaw, Monday, Dec, 12, after a lingering illness, aged 65 years, 1 month and 26 days and the funeral was held from the Bradford church Tuesday morning, Rev. Walter Piper officiating. The deceased leaves a wife, Emily, and seven sons and two daughters to mourn his death. Mr. Bennor was a highly respected man and although he did not profess to be a Christian he was in sympathy with all that pertained to it.

Obituary-- Lydia Yerigan was born in Butler county, Ohio, June 27, 1827. She moved with her parents to Clinton county, Ind., when but a child. She was united in marriage to Elihu Short in Frankfort, Ind., on March 21, 1848. Six children were born to them--two sons and four daughters, three of whom survive the mother. These are David, of Park Rapids, Minn., Mrs. Alice Hilliard, of Oklahoma, and Nora who lives at home. Elihu Short died in 1895, leaving his wife to journey alone with the children until she was released to join the company of the redeemed. The children who preceded their mother were Ellen, John and Mrs. Jennie Burch. Mrs. Short died at the home of Mrs. Robert Gregory in Charles City, where she had been taken for medical treatment. Death came as a relief to her suffering Dec. 6, 1904 at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 9 days. The funeral was held from the M. E. church in Bassett, Rev. Casper officiating. Mrs. Short was an old resident and the large cortege which followed her to her last resting place in Rowley Hill cemetery showed the respect in which she was held by all old neighbors and friends.

Mrs. Mary Van Kleeck died at the home of her son,
G. R. Van Kleeck, near Bassett, Thursday night. The funeral was held in the church Sunday and the body was buried in the Chickasaw cemetery. The relatives of the deceased have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad bereavement.

22 December 1904

Obituary-- Rachel Rambaugh was born in Alleghany county, Penn., Dec. 3, 1834. She, in company with her parents, moved to Iowa in (?). Here she was married, Nov. 4, 1869, to David Van Kleeck, and died at her home in Chickasaw Dec. 14, 1904. She leaves a husband and two sisters, Mrs. Reep of Yates Center, Kan. and Mrs. Hardy of Portland, Ore. At the age of 15 she gave her heart to God, united with the M. E. church, and has led a faithful Christian life. She was as a ministering angel to those on beds of pain and sickness, making the suffering easier to bear because of her cheering presence. While health permitted she was a constant attendant at church and Sunday School, helping to lead others in the narrow path in which she always endeavored to follow. She tried to help all who were discontented, by leading a life which was one of righteousness and purity. She has been a severe sufferer for many months past, but through all her suffering she did not lose confidence in her heavenly father, whom she knew would care for her and in whom she placed her trust. Thus for many weeks she suffered uncomplainingly and at last fell asleep secure in the love of Him Whom it is said, "He giveth his beloved, sleep." Funeral services were in the Baptist church, Chickasaw, and the interment was at Charles City, Friday, December 16.

Death of a Former Nashua Boy-- George Herbert Dodge, the second oldest son of Mrs. Catherine Dodge, of Charles City, died at Independence Sunday night, at 9 o'clock, of pneumonia. Herbert was born on the old Henry Dodge homestead, 2 1/2 miles west of Nashua, Oct. 5, 1877, and lived there until about ten years ago, when with his parents he moved to Floyd, Iowa. He attended the rural school near the home of his birth, and the High School at Floyd. A sad affliction befell him early in life, for from the time he was three years old he has been a great sufferer of epilepsy. About a week ago he contracted pnuemonia and when the crisis came he was unable to pass it, and worn out with years of suffering he closed his weary eyes upojn the scenes of earth and peacefully passed to rest. The deceased grew to manhood in Nashua and will be remembered by our people as one of its best young men, one who commanded the highest regard and good will of all those with whom he came in contact. He leaves to mourn his death a devoted mother, Mrs. Catherine Dodge, of Chales City, and three brothers, Ed. of Charles City, Horace of Alden, and Loyal, of Osage. The remains were laid to rest in the family burial lot in Greenwood cemetery, Tuesday morning, by the side of those of the father, who preceded Herbert to their Heavenly home about eight years ago. A prayer was offered at the grave by Rev. Walter Piper.

29 December 1904

G. E. Ellison received the sad news Friday night that his father had died at Wymore, Neb., that afternoon and he left on the early morning train Saturday for that place. Mr. Ellison and son, Merwin, went to Vinton Friday to remain with relatives during his absence.

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