Dow City Enterprise 3-22-1907
H. E. Pease and his white hearse was in attendance at the Martin Allen Beach funeral Sunday.

Denison Review 10-9-1885
In Memoriam - In Dow City, October 1st, 1885, Mrs. Mary Bell Beatty, wife of Dr. Beatty, aged 28 years, 6 months, 26 days. The decease of this good woman brings the darkest and gloomiest shadow upon a home that had been made very happy and sunny by her presence. Five months ago she became the happy wife of Dr. Beatty of Dow City, well known as one of Iowa's best physicians. Not withstanding all that medical skill and patient waiting could do, on Thursday afternoon of October 1st, the messenger claimed her s the bride of death. During the four weeks of her severe illness she demonstrated the patient spirit and calmness which characterized her in health. She affectionately bade friends good-by, telling them that she was going home. She was greatly beloved by brothers and the object of her aged mother's affections. Yes, "None knew her but to love her." The smile which lit up her countenance in health, shone in triump o'er the shadows of death. Dr. Beatty, we well know, will have the condoling sympathy of his whole circle of friends. But words are very empty when death steps in and sweeps away all that is treasured and precious in the heart of home - the wife - daughter - and sister.

Denison Review 11-10-1909 - Dow City
Mr. and Mrs. Clair Butterworth and Mrs. Nettie Graves went to Fort Dodge last Wednesday to attend the funeral of T. P. Black, which occurred that day. Mr. Black lived in Dow City for a number of years and has many friends here. His death is said to be very similar to that of his brother, George, who died two years ago, and occurred in the same house and the same room. Heart failure was the cause of death in both instances. Sympathy of friends is extended to Mrs. Black and the boys.

The remains were buried in the Dunlap cemetery beside that of his wife who died a few years ago. The Enterprise joins the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Schleswig Leader - February 16, 1912
The grim reaper Death entered two homes in this vicinity Wednesday night, and took away Mrs. Johannes Bottger and Martin Petersen. We were unable to learn any particulars before going to press. The sympathy of the community is with the bereaved families.

Schleswig Leader - March 15, 1912
CARD OF THANKS - The undersigned with to thank the kind neighbors and friends who gave their assistance during the sickness and death of a loving wife, a kind mother, and sister; also wish to thank the choir. John Bottger and family, Ernst, Robert, Carl, John, Otto, Ella and Alvina Dahms, and Mrs. Louis Wallwey.

Dow City, Iowa, July 14th - Special to the Review
This community was cast into gloom Tuesday afternoon when our townsman, Mr. E. R. Brake received a telegram from Iowa Falls that his son, Archie, had been drowned at about four o'clock. He with a young lady friend were out on the river in a gasoline launch, when the lady in reaching for something lost her balance and feel into the water. Archie sprang into the water to save his friend. She caught hold of him and the swift current drew both under. A number of others were on the river and saw them, but they could not reach them and both were drowned. The bodies were recovered about seven o'clock. Mr. Brake went on the evening train to bring the body of his son home. As yet no further particulars are at hand but the obituary will appear next week.

He passed his physical examination June 12th, 1907 and at once entered the depot at Dow City and began the study of telegraphy under Mrs. O. J. Judd. He was so rapid and proficient in his work that in October following he was given work as extra man and was relief operator at many stations along the Illinois Central railroad. Last October he was given regular work at Iowa Falls, only being called into the dispatcher's office during last March, after which he returned to his regular work again.

He lost his life in trying to save a friend, Miss Dorothy Bruce, from a watery grave when both were drowned. He was only slightly acquainted with the lady who was a school teacher of high standing but the manhood and heroism that was in Archie was instantly shown when he saw this person in danger. The launch was loaded with about forty persons, mostly children, three being knocked off into the water by the swinging of the launch against a guy wire. Two caught the wire and clung to it until rescued.

Mr. E. R. Brake went to Iowa Falls and returned with the remains. He was an entire stranger there and still everyone was his friend, which showed in what esteem Archie was held by those who knew him. Archie was a bright young man of honor and integrity and never failed to make good in any position of trust. We are informed that he was to have been married to Miss Ida Waterhouse next fall. Miss Waterhouse has been teaching school in this vicinity a few years and is highly respected by all and this death will be a sad blow to her.

The funeral will be held this morning at the M. E. church, Rev. Curtis preaching the sermon. The remains were interred in the Dow City cemetery. The Enterprise extends sympathy to the bereaved family and all friends.

Schleswig Leader - May 24, 1912
A most appalling accident occurred here last Friday morning about eight o'clock, in which one man lost his life and another was injured.

John Spahn's building, Albert Schultz' old hardware store building, was being moved south across the street. A. J. Gary of Denison having the job. The building was not a strong one, having been built orginally for but one story. A heavy second story had been built on later. It had been raised onto the rollers, moved across the street ....and it was being let down into place .... the lower walls gave way and spread allowing the top story to fall onto the ground.

There were for men working under the building at the time of the accident - Buck Gary, Chas. Christensen, Peter Burke and Ben Olsen. The first two men, when they saw what was coming, crawled into some trenches that had been dug, and thus escaped uninjured. The other two men attempted to crawl out from under the building. Burke was almost out ...... when the top fell on him. A huge timber fell on the back of his neck, breaking his neck and killing him instantly. Olsen was also trying to crawl out when the building fell and had both legs caught under some timbers. ..... That he escaped without any broken bbone is indeed wonderful.

Peter Burke, the dead man, was a resident of Denison, as were all of the men who were working on the building. He was not married, and is survived by his mother. He did not have to work, being pretty well fixed financially. He was 38 years old. The funeral was held in Denison Tuesday.

Schleswig Leader - August 23, 1912
Bernard Burmeister met with a fatal accident Monday which takes from the home of good parents a bright youth just at the age when he was becoming useful and a great comfort.

Mr. Burmeister brought home an empty alcohol barrel which was to be used for some purpose on the farm, and it was still in the wagon when the boy went out to play. The sad news reached his mother when she heard an explosion and went out to find her son laying in front of the wagon box with the left side of his head crushed in.

Help was called, the father being at one of the neighbors. A physician was at the place as soon as possible, but nothing could be done to save the life of the little fellow. He lived only about a half hour after the accident.

The barrel was laying down in the wagon and when found it was upright with the bottom blown out. It is supposed that the boy dropped a match in it which caused the explosion. It is said that pieces of the barrel were found fifty feet from the wagon.

Bernard was the ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Burmeister, who live eleven miles northwest of here. Most of our people are well acquainted with Burmeister family and extend sympathy in this, their hour of grief. The funeral service was held Thursday, with interment in the Grant cemetery.

He departed this life on last Friday evening, August 27 at 8 o'clock at the age of 38 years, 3 months and 28 days. There are left to mourn his departure his aged parents, two brothers, Fred and William of Dow City, Mrs. L. A. Vore, Mrs. F. A. Parker of St. Clair, Mich. And other relatives and friends. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the home, conducted by Rev. Curtis and the remains were laid to rest in the Dow City cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives.

Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. Irvin Johnson. The little remains were laid to rest in the Kiron cemetery. While his sojourn on earth was so brief, it was long enough to entwine himself into the hearts of his fond parents, who now mourn his absence and death. Our deepest sympathy is extended to them in their bereavements.

On Friday night about 1 o'clock occurred the death of little Benjie Cose, at the home of her parents in Deloit. She was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cose. She had not been well several days and took a severe cold, which developed into membranous croup and when the physician was called Tuesday evening it was said to be diphtheria. She continued to get worse and on Thursday night they operated on her neck, placing a tube in the windpipe. All that could be done was done, but the disease could not be overcome.

She was a very loving and bright child. She could repeat pieces her older sisters learned to recite and sing well. She was the joy of the home and her place in the family circle is greatly mourned by her parents and sisters, yet not without hope, for the father above has a place prepared for her, where those innocent little ones are free from the sickness and trials of this earth, and they can look forward to the time when they too can swell with the pure and good if they prepare themselves and again meet their little one.

She leaves mamma, papa, one brother and three sisters to mourn her loss. On account of the disease no funeral was held. Mr. Bond, the undertaker and S. Horr were the only ones who went with the corpse to the cemetery. Albert and Ward Spence and Ivan Patchen dug the grave and assisted in the burial. The sympathy of all is extended to the family.

Last Saturday occurred the funeral of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dannel's youngest child. Death was supposed to be the result of cholera infantum, it being sick only one day. Rev. Boyd of Dow City, preached the funeral sermon and the remains were laid to rest in the Denison cemetery.

Mrs. Dickey was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Chapman, the well known pioneers of this county. She was at the time of her death about forty-five years of age and was married to Mr. Dickey twenty-seven years ago. She has been ailing for the last six months.