Independent Patriot
Lamoni, Iowa
January 24, 1895

DIED
BELL-Near Cambria, Iowa, Friday, January 18, 1895, Mr. Cyrus Bell, over 68 years old. The funeral from his home, funeral sermon preached by Rev. Burns of the M. E. Church, Sunday, January 20, at 11:00 a.m.

Deceased was born in Clark County, Ind., June 6, 1826. April 6, 1850, he was married to Susanna McCutcheon. In 1855 came to Wayne County, Iowa where he has resided ever since. He was a man greatly beloved, as was shown by the very great attendance at the funeral.

He leaves a wife, six children, two sisters, and four brothers.

Elder T. J. Bell of Lamoni, a nephew, was sent for to attend his funeral.

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February 25, 2003