Talcott, Alphonso Martin (1845 - 1915)
Denison Review 1-20-1915PIONEER'S TIME ON EARTH ENDED
Alphonso Martin Talcott, One of Crawford's Early Settlers Dies at Burlington, Kans.
Attach of Grippe the Cause
Only Recently Deceased Visited at Arion and Contemplated Trip to the Panama Exposition
Arion, Jan. 19 - Special
Word was received here Saturday morning that Mr. A. M. Talcott, who with his wife had lately been visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity, had died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Scott, at Burlington, Kan. An attack of grip, severe from the first, terminated fatally in spite of the care of his family, physicians and nurses. It is a sad ending of a long anticipated trip to visit children, brothers and other relatives and to finish with the exposition at San Francisco.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Congregational church at this place. A quartet sang two favorite hymns, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "He Leadeth Me." Rev. Priestley preached a sermon of hope and consolation. The pall bearers were his nephews, Dean, George, Van and John Talcott and Leon and Foster Kepford. Burial was in the Dow City cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beach of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. McKim of Wendt, S. D. and Walter Scott, of Burlington, Kans. came but Mrs. Scott was unable to come and the sons, Carlin and Asa of North Yakima, Wash. could not reach here on account of the distance.
Alphonso Martin Talcott, one of the pioneers of Crawford county, was born in Madison county, Ohio, April 24, 1845, and died at the home of his daughter in Burlington, Kans. on Friday morning Jan. 15, 1915. He came with his parents to Morrison, Ill. about the year 1855. His mother died shortly after and he grew to manhood through many hardships. The family moved to Crawford county.
Mr. Talcott was married to Martha Ann McColl, Nov. 28, 1870. To this union were born nine children, four dying at an early age. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Walter Scott, of Burlington, Kans; Mrs. Ed Beach of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Mrs. Margaret McKim of Wendt, S. D.; two sons, Carlin M. and Asa E. of North Yakima, Wash.
He has been a patient sufferer for many years and was always a most kind and loving husband and father. He was a resident of Crawford county from early manhood until five years ago, when he moved to Wendt, S. D. While not connected with any denominational church, his was a pure, simple, Christian life. His last days were spent with his wife and children. He visited each child before his death and his last wish was granted when he reached the home of his daughter in Kansas. Words cannot express his life in his home.
Denison Bulletin - 1-21-1915
DEATH OF A PIONEERAlphonso Talcott Passed Away -
Alphonso, Talcott Dies - Alphonso Martin Talcott was born in Madison County, Ohio, on the 24th day of April 1845, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter J. Scott, of Burlington, Coffee county, Kansas, on Friday morning, January 15, 1915.
He was the son of Martin Talcott, who was a pioneer of Crawford county, settling a few miles east of Dow City with his family. Alfonso came with his parents to Morrison, Illinois about the year 1855. His mother died shortly after, he being about ten years of age. He grew to manhood through many hardships. He came to Crawford county, Iowa, and on November 23, 1870 was married to (Note to file - actually 1869 - copy of marriage license) was married to Miss Martha Ann McColl.
To this union were born nine children, four having died in infancy. Those surviving are, Mrs. Walter J. Scott, of Burlington, Kansas, Mrs. Cora Beach of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Mrs. Margaret McKim of Wendt, S. D. The sons Carlin M. and Asa E. Talcott, live at North Yakima, Washington.
After his marriage in 1870, Mr. Talcott, with his young wife settled on a farm about two miles east of where the town of Dow City was later built. It was there that they raised their family and saw the country develop from the natural wild prairie to the thickly settled and highly improved country that it is now. About five years ago he with his wife moved to S. D., his home at the time of his death being at Wendt. The last few months of his life was spent by he and his wife visiting each of their children.
While he was not connected with any church denomination, he lived a pure simple Christian life. He had been a patient sufferer for many years. He was a kind father and a (line repeated twice and next line left out) - his departure his wife, three daughters, two sons, and two brothers beside many relatives and friends. The remains were brought back to Arion where the funeral was held in the Congregational church, the Pastor Rev. Priestly preached the funeral sermon and the remains were laid to rest in the Dow City cemetery. We join the friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
Submitted by Melba McDowell
Talcott, Benjamin West Jr.(1876 - 1907)
Denison Review - January 3, 1907A Young Life Ended
Death of Ben Talcott Casts Wide-Spread Gloom
His Life Was a Noble One
Bereaved Ones have Sympathy of All In their Great Grief
One of the saddest bereavements that can come to mortal men was the death of Benjamin W. Talcott at his home near Dow City, on Sunday evening, Dec. 30, 1906. His death was not unexpected as he had been in failing health for months, but his relatives and friends kept hoping that some relief might be found for him and everything in human power was tried. About a month before his demise, he went to Omaha for treatment where it was thought that an operation might save his life, and he cheerfully submitted. The surgeon found the cancerous condition of the stomach too aggravated for relief. Mr. Talcott bravely faced the situation, only hoping that he might live until he was able to return home. this wish was graciously granted and for two weeks the most loving care was bestowed upon him.
Benjamin West Talcott was born near Dow City on May 1st, 1876, the youngest son of B. W. and Margaret Talcott. When he was but one year old, his father departed this life. His mother, with her three sons, then moved into Dow City, where the benefits of the schools and churches were to be had. Into Ben's early life were instilled those Christian principles which were the guide and support of his upright life to the end. Those who knew him best and closest have only words of praise for him. He was active in all departments of church work, always found at his post of duty and never failed under any responsibility. He was quiet and unassuming in manner. This characteristic was touchingly shown in his request that no eulogy be pronounced at his funeral service.
He was brought up under his mother's influence from whose teachings and example, together with the help of his Uncle, Geo. Rae, he grew up to manhood, having instilled in him those principles of Christian teaching which strengthened and ripened into a stalwart manhood. A young man, in the prime of life, respected and loved by all who knew him, just in his dealing with his fellow man, Benjamin came as near perfection as we expect to meet.
Moving from the homestead that the boys might have the advantage of the Dow City schools and church, the mother and the boys lived in town until the boys became of sufficient age to work and manage the farm where Mrs. Talcott and George, the only surviving son, now live. Benjamin was a faithful member of the M. E. church, at different times holding offices in the Sunday School and Epworth League, and has been for some time a steward of the church.
Only last June Mr. Talcott was married to one of Denison's sweetest and loveliest daughters, Miss Olive Towne. Only a short six months of wedded life was allotted them. Nothing could have been more ideal that their love for each other and their happiness together. It was but a few weeks after their marriage that the dread disease began its fatal work and in the illness that followed, Olive proved herself a brave and devoted wife. We wish that we might offer some crumb of comfort to her under this crushing sorrow. But she knows, as we all do, that her dear one is safe in a brighter and better land, free from pain and suffering
It is given to us all, in sorrow and in woe, to watch beside the death bed of those we love. Death is never a welcome guest, but sometimes we are made to feel that it is but the fitting finale of a well spent life. We see the aged man, his head bowed with the weight of years, pass quietly beyond the boundary of life to take up immortality and we say in our hearts, " It is well, ". The grief of parting is as great, but we must feel that life, its ambitions, its hopes, its accomplishments was for them a thing of the past. As the grain grows in the field, matures and ripens for the harvest, so these saints of this world have gown, have tasted of the joys and sorrow, have wrought and brought forth fruits and now stand ready for the sickle of the Reaper.
Death is ever sad, but it is inexpressibly sad when it takes from us the young man, one not yet in his prime, a man surrounded by the surpassing love of wife and mother, a man whose short life has been without reproach, who stood a peer among his fellows, a type of the best that our Christian civilization can produce. It is thus, with acing hearts and tears of sympathy and love, that hundreds of friends and acquaintances have stood in spirit by the deathbed of Bennie Talcott and watched the life spark as it flickered and went out. We know not at this time for whom our hearts go out the most in sympathy. For the young man, called to give up life when life was most worth living, for the young wife, a bride in June, a widow in December, for the brother, the life-long companion and friend and counselor, or for the aged mother, who wrought and worked and fought for the upbringing of her orphan boys as the lioness defends her cubs. Such a man as Bennie Talcott must be the product of three things; of sturdy honest ancestry, of the tender care of a great mother and of the love of a noble wife. All of these he had.
From his bedside the heart turns inevitably to the sick bed of yet another, to that of the uncle, the ... father, the wise and patient friend and adviser, that noble great-hearted, high-minded man, George Rae, over him the Death Angel hovers.
Would that we had the pen of a McLaren, that we might picture forth the strength and pathos of these two lives, the young life and the old, of these sons of Scottish soil, who in themselves brought the best of that rugged, God-fearing land into the heart of the young America. May the uplifting hand of the God they loved sustain with Infinite tenderness and consolation the hearts of these who mourn and may the memory of their lives and of their love rest like a benediction upon their heads.
Dow City Enterprise 1-4-1907
Obituary of Benjamin West Talcottt - part not readable except under highlighter
He was a good boy, a good man, a good husband. The world is better for his having lived in it. The obituary which follows was prepared by friends and read at the funeral.
Benjamin West Talcott, youngest child of Benjamin W. and Margaret Talcott, was born near Dow City, Ia., May 1st, 1876, and departed this life at the home east of Dow City, Dec. 30, 1906.
His father died one year after his birth, and he, with his two brothers, was brought up under the influence of their Christian mother, under whose teaching and guidance with that of his uncle George Rae, he grew to manhood. Having thus instilled in his early life the true principles of virtue, he advanced in all that goes to make up a stalwart Christian character.
Moving from the homestead that the sons might have the advantage of the town school, they also had the advantage of the services of the church and Sabbath school and became thoroughly imbued with the teachings of the holy bible. Thus it was that in early life, Benjamin became a faithful follower of the Savior of the world.
It is not necessary to enlarge upon that which you all know and which his upright life has constantly evinced.... by the gospel of the Son of God. He held office in the church Epworth League and Sunday school, being faithful in all the places of trust and responsibility.
On June 28, 1906, he was united in marriage to Miss Olive Town, who with his mother and brother, remains to receive the sympathy of us all. May the thought of the Christian life, the promises of the Divine word and the grace of God greatly comfort them.
The funeral was held in the M. E. church Jan. 1, where a very large gathering of neighbors and friends assembled to hear the excellent sermon, which was preached by Rev. A. L. Curtis. The remains were interred in the Dow City cemetery, being followed there by a large number of sympathizing friends. The Enterprise joins with the many friends extending sympathy to the bereaved ones.
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Talcott, Charles (1848 - 1916)
Woodbine Twiner - 4-21-1916Charles Talcott Passes
Charles Talcott was the fifth child of Martin and Sybil Talcott and was born September 29, 1848 in Madison, Lake county, Ohio. Died at his home near Woodbine April 13, aged 67 years , 6 months and 14 days.
He came with his parents to Illinois in 1855 and toCrawford county in 1868. At this place he was united by marriage to Miss Ella Grace, October 2, 1872. To this union were born 10 children, 9 surviving him. Mrs. Irwin Burress, Mrs. Samuel Probasco and Daniel Elmer living near Woodbine, Clarence Rosewell, Sioux Falls, S. D., Grace Rebecca, Nellie Isabel, Charles Jackson, John Linford and Marjorie Ellen at home. He is survived by the wife who has walked down the pathway of life with him, sharing the joys and comforting in the sorrows. Also he leaves 7 grandchildren. It was one of the joys of all that they could be at his bedside during his illness and minister with watchful care and loving hands to his needs.
Mr. Talcott was a resident at Dow City until 1893 when he moved near Dunlap, where he resided until 1914. From this place he moved near Woodbine where he resided at the time when the call came to lay down the implements of life. On April 1, he was afflicted with a paralytic stoke, from which he never rallied.
He was a man respected and loved, by his neighbors and friends, and they speak well of his sterling character and honest integrity.
The funeral was held Saturday in Dunlap, the Rev. Elston of the Christian church of Woodbine conducting the service. Interment was in the Dow City cemetery. The relatives are very grateful to the neighbors and friends who so kindly rendered assistance and tendered expressions of sympathy in the dark hours.
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Talcott, Riley Albert (1852 - 1915)
Denison Review 6-23-1915AN OLD SETTLER GONE TO REST
Albert Riley Talcott Passes Away at His Home in Arion Thursday - Was a Pioneer of County
BEEN FAILING FOR SOME TIME
Born in Madison, Oh. on Sept. 6, 1852 and Came to Town With Parents When Thirteen Years Old
Arion- June 22 - (Special to the Review) - Riley Talcott, one of the early settlers of Crawford county, died at his home in Arion on Thursday, June 17th, after a short illness due to acute rheumatism of the heart. Mr. Talcott had been in failing health for some time although no one realized that the end would come so soon.
Albert Riley Talcott was born in Madison, O. on Sept. 6, 1852. At the age of three years he moved with his parents to Whitend, Ill. and when thirteen years of age, the family removed to Crawford county, Iowa. On Oct. 2, 1873 he was united in marriage of Miss Mary Ellen Adams who survives her husband. To this union were born eleven children, six of whom are yet living, namely: Dean, Mrs. J. Allen, Chas. Riley, Van Martin, Mrs. Earl Chambers and Gladys.
In the death of Mr. Talcott the bereaved family mourn the loss of a most devoted husband and kind father and the members of the community will miss one of its best citizens whose kindly disposition and genial manner won fast friends. The loss will also be deeply felt in the Methodist church, with which he united with his wife in July, 1886, at Dow City, Rev. Barton being the pastor and in the Woodman Lodge of Dow City, in which he has been a most loyal and helpful member since March 15, 1892.
The funeral services were held at the Congregational church on Friday afternoon, June 18th, at which time every business house was closed. The church was crowded with relatives and friends, a large number of whom had been friends for many years. A quartet sang "Lead Kindly Light," "Abide with Me" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," very beautifully, and Rev. J. H. Priestley preached a sermon of consolation and hope to the sorrowing family. The pall bearers were members of the Modern Woodmen Lodge namely: Wm. Fishel, David Bremser, St. Clair Butterworth, A. M. Randall, Albert Cooper and Jacob Reeser. The services were concluded at the grove in the Dow City cemetery.
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Talcott, Vivaldo (? - 1908)
Denison Review -Sept. 9, 1908MANY MOURN AGED PIONEER
Death of V. Talcott Brings Sorrow to Many Homes and Hearts
Vivaldo Talcott died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1908 at the home of his son, Dr. J. M. Talcott of Crofton, Neb.
He was the son of Martin and Sybil Talcott. When fifteen years of age he, with his parents, moved to Morrison, Ill. And lived there until 1861 when he was one of the brave boys to go to the battlefields and fight for his country and for what he thought was right and just.
In 1865 he came to Crawford county, Iowa, and was married to Margaret Butler, Jan. 31, 1868. To this union ten children were born. Their children are Drs. J. M. and D. D. Talcott of Crofton, Nebr., Mrs. Bessie Searles of Jessup, Ia; Mrs. E. O. Hoke, Gertrude and Vern of Arion. Four children have preceded him to the home beyond.
To mourn his loss are left his children, his wife, one sister, Mrs. Florence Huffman and three brothers, A.M., R. A. and Chas. Talcott and many friends and relatives.
About four weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Talcott went to Crofton, Neb. to spend a few weeks at the home of their sons, Drs. J. M. and D. D. Talcott of that place and about two weeks ago while riding with his son, Dr. J. M., the shaft of the buggy broke which caused the horse to run away and threw both from the buggy. They were about a mile from home and no one was near to assist. Dr. Talcott was slightly injured but found that a bone was broken in his father's arm and at once set the bone, using his handkerchief for the bandage, but the nervous shock that he received was too much for him, although the day he died he talked cheerfully of the home-coming which he thought might soon take place. Just after the evening meal, breathing became difficult and he sank away but in a few moments he seemed better, but only for a short time, when he looked at the wife, who had been so faithful and kind, and as he spoke her name, his eyelids closed in death and the kind husband and father was no more. The Arion relatives soon learned of the death which caused sadness in every home in the village.
He loved all of the little children and the children loved him. He was a true friend, a kind neighbor and one who was faithful to every trust in life. He was identified with Arion and its interests since the beginning of the town and was one of the first to fill the office of mayor and while holding that office, he did his duty well. He was a member of the Congregational church of Arion.
The funeral services were ably conducted by Rev. E. C. Wolcott of Sioux City, formerly pastor of the Arion church. He spoke touchingly of the many times the deceased had come to him quietly and spoken encouragingly to him because of the times when he thought he needed words of encouragement. The music was furnished by Mrs. McConnoughy, Mrs. Seeman, Mr. Otis Nelson and N. F. Stillson. The pallbearers were six of his nephews. The honorary bearers were members of the G. A. R. and were J. Bond, W. Wiggins, O. Ainsworth, Geo. Hester, S. Town. The floral offerings were beautiful, a large wreath was given by the G. A. R. society and the flowers given by the relatives and friends were many. A card was sent him from the 75th Ill. With the following invitation: "Do come and see each other once more," but may they all be permitted to meet around the great white throne where there are no more battles of life, to fight, mo more sorrows, pain and death. His remains were laid away to rest by the side of his little children, in the cemetery south of Arion.
Submitted by Melba McDowell
Thoms, John (1859 - 1912)
Schleswig Leader - December 19, 1912In Memory of John Thoms
It is again our sad duty to report the news of a sudden death in our community. John Thoms, a well known citizen of this place is no more. Comparatively yet a young man he fell victim to a ravaging disease before most of us had even heard of his illness.
John Thoms was born in or near Davenport, Iowa, on the 12th day of January, 1859. He remained in the vicinity of Davenport for 34 years and then came west settling in Ida county. After farming there for about ten years he bought a farm about two miles south of here and lived there until last January when he retired from active farm life, and took up his residence in our midst.
He was taken sick on the evening of Saturday December 7th. Medical aid was at once procured for him but all the efforts of the physicians were of no avail. The deathly disease pneumonia, grew more violent from day to day and on Thursday morning, December 12 at about 9:40 his power of resistance had ebbed away and life became extinct.
He is survived by this wife (nee Miss Anna Martha Beuhn) to whom he was married just 31 years ago to the day at Davenport, Iowa.
Four children, Mrs. Emma Peters, Mrs. Amanda Mohr, Emil Thoms and Miss Ella Thoms, his aged mother, Mrs. Anna Seemann at Davenport, Iowa, two brothers, Otto, Davenport, Iowa, and Julius, Davenport, Iowa. Five sisters, Emma Burch, Davenport, Iowa, Minnie Joens, Clarence, Iowa, Augusta Bein, Berlin, Iowa, Adele Boyes, Pleasant Valley, Iowa, and Ella Boyes also of Pleasant Valley.
On Sunday afternoon December 15 all that was mortal of him was laid to rest in beautiful Morgan Township cemetery. The funeral was held at the church and was very largely attended. Rev. Wetzeler officiated and spoke words of consolation and hope to the bereaved family. A large concourse of friends of the sorrowing family and comrades of the deceased escorted the remains to the final resting place.
Submitted by Bob Kuehl
Turner, James T. (1840 - 1907)
Denison Review - May 22,1907 (picture with write-up)Elder James Turner was born in Scotland county Missouri, October 8th, 1840 where he was raised to manhood. During his stay there he served in the Civil war.
He was married t Miss Sarah C. Childress July 30, 1861 at Fairmont, Clark County, Missouri by Rev. F. Chappel the M. E. minister and to this union ten children were born; seven of whom are still living, Mrs. Viola Stovall of Peabody, Kansas, Mrs. Addie Raymond of Old Mexico, Mrs. Grace McMillan of Aulne, Kansas, Mrs. Winnie Brown, Mrs. Katie Halberg, James N and Millard Turner all of Deloit.
He moved to Deloit with his little family in the early seventies, and had spent the greatest part of the time since at this place. He purchased a farm on the Boyer bottom about two and one-half miles from Deloit and raised his family. He was a very good manager and was very successful in his temporal affairs. He always attributed this success on the farm to Christianity, his motto being " to live honestly and upright before all men and to owe no man. "
He engaged in sorghum business a few years together with farming and farmers hauled sugar cane there for miles around, having gained a fine reputation as a sorghum maker. After his wife's health failed and the most of his children were married he sold the farm and moved to Deloit on the Dobson Mill site n the Boyer river, which he purchased and engaged in the general mercantile business. His wife continued to grow ill and departed this life, April 4, 1897. Being left without a housekeeper, he married his wife's widowed sister, Mrs. Anna Armor, Dec. 21, 1897, in Clark county, Missouri, Rev. Crouch officiating and together with his wife's youngest son Russel, they returned to Deloit to make their home.
Deciding the store was too much work for him, he sold out, but later with his son, Jimmie, engaged in the hardware business a short time, then sold out and spent a few months in Kansas, but returned to Deloit to live a retired life. At the time of his death which occurred May 13, 1907, at his home in Deloit, he was in a position to live at ease and enjoy life. He had planned a visit to his daughters in Kansas. His daughter Mrs. Katie Halberg was to have accompanied him. His wife was taken very ill with erysipeles and he cheerfully remained at home to care for her and in a week after his wife was taken ill he was stricken and died after four short days sickness. His wife is improving and we hope soon will have complete recovery.
Elder Turner united with the L. D. Church, Feb. 10, 1877 and remained a faithful member of that church until death. He was chosen teacher --the Deloit branch, September 29, --- and acted in that capacity until --ordained an Elder June 21, --- had been Associate President --- Gallands Grove District --traveled over the district and h--the gospel and had been the means of bringing many souls to Christ which was a source of comfort to him. He was President and Pastor of the church at Deloit which he faithfully filled at the time of his death, and his departure was not only mourned by his immediate family but by the church as if they too had lost a father in the church. He was very much interested in the welfare of the young people and took pride in advising and encouraging them to do right.
He loved the religious and Sunday school work and was teaching a class of young people in the Sunday school. A tribute of their esteem was shown in the presentation of a fine floral wreath for the casket. At different times he filled the office of Justice of the Peace with credit which office he was holding at the time of his death.
His death came as a sudden blow to all as he was having better health than he had had for years. A dispatch was immediately sent his daughters and his only brother, John Turner and his wife's daughter Mrs. Minnie Roberts. All arrived except his daughter Addie, who lived in Old Mexico, were present to attend the last sad rites.
The funeral was held at the L. D. S. church Wednesday May 15, Elder J. M. Baker of Sioux City was called to preach the discourse. Regardless of the very bad weather the house was crowded. Had the weather been fine the crowd would have been very great. A draped chair on the pulpit and the draped pulpit showed the vacancy left by the Pastor. The top of the casket bore lively flowers and the pulpit and organ potted plants. The pall bearers were: Wm. McKim, J. L. Miller, Geo. Winans, Jay Myers, F. H. Brogden and S. F. Wedlock. The remains were laid to rest in the Deloit cemetery. The minister remarked in his sermon that he never had preached a funeral discourse where it was so difficult to distinguish who were the mourners. But we are glad to say that we do not mourn as those without hope. May we be prepared to meet him in the Paradise of God where parting never comes.
Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were his daughters, Mrs. Viola Stoval and husband of Peabody, Kansas and Mrs. Grace McMillan of Aulne, Kansas, his brother John Turner of Missouri and stepdaughter Mrs. Winnie Roberts of Illinois. Ealex Black of Gallands Grove, John Rudd and son, A. H. Rudd and wife of Dow City; Mrs. A. G. Myers and little daughter of Denison, A. E. Darling of Ells, Iowa and many friends from the surrounding neighborhood. The sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved wife and children.
Submitted by Melba McDowell
Maud Turner (abt 1870 - 1890)
Denison Review - January, 1890January 26, 1890, at the home of her parents, near Deloit, Iowa, Maud Turner, daughter of James T. and Kate Turner, aged nearly 20 years. Maud was one of our fairest maidens, one who brought sunshine wherever she came. Her example was such that no one need hesitate to follow. While she died, as it were in the beginning of life, still memories of the past are left us which will not die, but will live on forever. We remember her as pupil, how good she was to obey command; we remember her as schoolmate, teacher, sister and friend. A link has gone from the chain of society. Who will fill its place.
But the example is left us by which we may improve, and by so doing be enabled when death's summon calls to meet not only her but all others who have died a righteous death, in that land of bliss where sorrow, sickness and death never come. While her parents mourn they do not mourn alone; we mourn with them, but as those having hope of eternal rest. Funeral services at Deloit, Iowa, Sunday, May 4th by Elder Charles Derry.
Dear sister, thou are called away,
To mingle with the blest;
Thy sufferings now are at an end,
Thy spirit is at rest.
For thou the gospel did obtain,
and faithful did obey,
And when the Lord in clouds shall come,
A crown thou wilt attain.
Then may we meet thee, sister, dear,
And dwell forever more
With thee and all the faithful ones,
On Zion's happy shore.
Submitted by Melba McDowell
Mrs. Sarah Catharine (Childress) Turner (1844 - 1897)
Denison Review Wednesday, April 7, 1897Obituary - Front Page
Mrs. Sarah Catharine Turner at her home near Deloit, Iowa, passed quietly away on the morning of April 4th, 1897, after a lingering illness of more than 18 months.
Sara C. Childress was born in Scotland county, Missouri, on Feb. 8, 1844, making her 53 years, 1 month, 27 days old.
She grew to womanhood at the place of her birth and was there married to James T. Turner on July 31, 1861.From this marriage ten children were born of whom one died in infancy and Maud at the age of twenty, January 26, 1890.
The other eight with the sorrowing father mourn the loss of a loving mother and true wife. The children who survive are: Grace, wife of J. R. McMillan, Winnie, wife of Stanley Brown, Katie, wife of Alfred Halberg, Edward, married and James N. and Millard, all of Deloit; Viola, wife of Green Stoval of Peabody Kansas and Adaline, wife of O. J. Raymond, of Fulsom, New Mexico.
Mrs. Turner united with the L. D. S. church on February 1, 1877, since which time she has been one of its most active and valued members. They came to Deloit in October, 1881, twenty-six years ago. Her illness has been a trying one, but she has borne all with Christian fortitude, and always expressed her faith in the power of Christ, safe from this world's sins and cares, and died feeling confident in her hope. All that medical aid and loving, tender care could do was done to save her for a few more years of this life, but in vain. Her hosts of warm friends join with the sorrowing family in mourning the loss of a true lady and an earnest Christian friend.
Submitted by Melba McDowell
Nellie Strong Treat (1858 - 1901)
Denison Review 7-2-1901The many Denison friends of this estimable lady were greatly pained last week to learn of her sudden death at Chicago after a week's illness from pneumonia.
The deceased was born at Strawberry Point, Iowa in December 1858, and was, therefore, nearly forty-three years of age at the time of her death. She came with her family circle to Crawford County when but eight years of age. She received her education in Denison and at the Central University at Pella. She taught school as an efficient teacher for some eight or ten years.
Then, having aspired the art of stenography, became one of the first short hand writers in Denison. For a number of years she was in the employ of the firm of Tabor & Garrison who bear warm testimony to her efficiency and conscientious performance of every duty. Going to the city of Chicago for some years where she was stenographer for several leading mercantile firms. Subsequently she devoted much of her time to consecrated missionary work in neglected portions of the city.
She was united in marriage with Dwight F. Treat on Sept 12th, 1898 who, with a little daughter Faith, is left to mourn an irreparable loss.
In every relation of life it was her marked characteristic to the utmost of her power and by means of that gracious assistance which Heaven awarded to her pure and constant prayers, to do her duty in fullest measure. In early life she consecrated herself to God's service and united with the Baptist church of Denison. Latterly she was an active member of the Central Baptist church of Chicago.
Miss Burdette, secretary of the Baptist Ladies Home Missionary Society, pays her the tribute of being one of the most faithful and consistent characters she ever met in Christian work. The summons came suddenly but the message found her house set in order with her lamp trimmed and burning.
The remains were brought to Denison and the funeral services held at the Baptist church on Sabbath afternoon, were largely attended. In the absence of Pastor Bateson, by request, the obsequies were conducted by Rev. A. G. Martyn of the Presbyterian Church who preached on the "Better Resurrection" from Hebrews 11:35, "That they might obtain a better resurrection." Loving tribute was given to the memory of this excellent Christian character. Tender and appropriate selections were rendered by the Baptist choir and the body was laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery to await the resurrection of the just.
Submitted by Melba McDowell