Iowa
Old Press
The Charles City Intelligencer
Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa
April 1, 1880
Died
STALKER – At Richland, Iowa, March 23rd, 1880, Hannah
Millikas Stalker, in the 73rd year of her age. The deceased was
the mother of Mrs. Irving W. Smith, of this city.
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Charles City Intelligencer
Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa
April 8, 1880
Died.
BREWER – At her husband’s residence in Riverton twp.,
Tuesday, April 6th, 1880, of dropsy, Isabella M. wife of Mr. J.
M. Brewer, aged 37 years, 7 months and 17 days.
STOWELL – In this city, Thursday, April 1st, 1880, at 1
o’clock p.m. Truman A. Stowell, aged 34 years and 15 days.
For the past 8 years Mr. Stowell has been afflicted an abscess in
the side, caused by a severe attack of pneumonia, brought on by
exposure in saving friends from freezing during the cold winter
of ’72 in Minnesota. He has never been a well man from that
time. About two months since he began to decline rapidly and his
friends, as well as himself, knew that the end was near. Last
Thursday afternoon he lay down to sleep, and never woke again.
Without a note of warning, painlessly and quietly his soul sailed
out into the river that flows to the unknown sea. The funeral was
held at his father’s residence. Friday afternoon and was
very largely attended.
CHENEY – In this city, at 12 o’clock, midnight, April
7th, 1880, Levi Cheney aged 83 years. Dr. Cheney was born in
Vermont, June 6, 1797, and while he was a young man removed with
his father to Chautauqua County, N. Y. He had a liberal
education, and was a graduate of the medical department of
Hamilton College. He practiced medicine thirty-five years. He
came west in 1843, and settled in Watertown, Wis., and remained
there until 1858, when he came to this city where he has since
resided with his children. Mr. Cheney was a man of strong mind,
and was much respected by all who knew him.
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Charles City Intelligencer
Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa
April 15, 1880
Married.
BARBER – MITCHELL –In Riverton twp., March 31, 1880, by
Rev. Wm. Gibson, Mr. E. J. Barber, of Riverton, and Miss Susie E.
Mitchell, of Bradford.
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Charles City Intelligencer
Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa
April 22, 1880
Married.
KELLY – SALMON – At the Catholic Church, Wednesday
morning, April 21, 1880, by Father Gunn, assisted by Rev. Father
Gillchrist, of Osage, Mr. Patrick Kelly and Miss Kate Salmon, all
of Chas. City.
KUCK – BRANDAU – At the residence of the brides parents
in this city, Wednesday, April 21st, 1880, by Rev. H Kaste, Mr.
John Kuck and Miss Lizzie Brandau, all of this city. We extend
our sincerest congratulations to the bridal pair, and wish them a
long life time unalloyed happiness.
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Charles City Intelligencer
Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa
April 29, 1880
DIED.
DAWLEY – In Cedar township, April 18th, 1880, of Cerebro
Spinal Meningitis. Leo L., infant son of Lorenzo J. and Livonia
J. Dawley, aged 11 months and 26 days
A lovely little cherub
Snatched from its mother’s arms
The center of affection
With all his baby charms.
What cheering consolation
Our wounded hearts are given
We miss him in our circle here
But our darling is in heaven.
BLUNT – In this city, Monday, April 29th, 1880, of
pneumonia, John Blunt, aged 68 years. We are indebted to the Advocate
(Floyd Advocate) for the following sketch of Mr. Blunt’s
life:
“Uncle John was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, May 3, 1812,
and was therefore almost 68 years old. He lived in Ohio until
1830, when he came to Danville, Illinois, March 1, 1832, he
married Miss Maria Wells, who lived near Danville. They moved to
Monroe, Greene county, Wisconsin in the fall of 1836. In March,
1853 he moved to this place, being one of the first four
settlers, and his being the first family here. He bought a large
farm adjoining the town, part of which he owned till death. His
was the first store here and was and was located where the Union
House now stands., he was sheriff of this county when it covered
a much larger territory than it now does, and when the office was
more profitable than now. He was many years a member of the M. E.
Church, but latterly a member of the Christian church. For over
thirty years he affiliated with the Masons, and was considered by
them one of their honored members. In politics he was ever a
sturdy,
consistent democrat. In life he was counted a good man, and as
his partner says, he always walked and lived an upright
Christian. This couple have been blessed with nine children, six
of whom, with the mother, survive him; Hezekiah, Charles, and
four daughters.”
The funeral took place at the M. E. Church, Tuesday at 1
o’clock, p.m., and was conducted by the Masons. Rev F. X.
Miller preached the sermon, which was listened to by an immense
concourse of people. Mr. Blunt was one of the pioneers of Floyd
county, and died full of years and honors, universally respected
and beloved.
[all above submitted by B.H., October 2003]