THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD
August 19, 1920
Albert E. Inman
The sudden death of Albert E. Inman took from the county east of
Thurman one of the most highly respected pioneers. He had gone
about the usual tasks that day and seemed in the best of spirits.
Early in the morning he laid down for a rest while waiting the
coming of some relatives . One of the family hearing a sound that
seemed strange went to his side only to find that death had
claimed him. Though he had been in poor health at times the
suddenness of his going was a great shock to the loved ones. Mr.
Inman was born February 4, 1846 near Parken Village, Geauga
county, Ohio, and died at his home near Thurman, Wednesday
evening, August 11, 1920, at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 7
days. At the age of six years he moved with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel Inman to Dane county, Wisconsin, where he resided
until the year 1870, when he moved to Fremont county, Iowa. On
August 26, 1875, he was united in marriage to Roseltha Gray of
Fremont county. To this union three sons were born, Edgar S., of
Chilicothe, Missouri; Norton C., of Wray, Colorado; and Harry L.,
living at home. Besides the wife and sons he leaves three
brothers, Norton of Imperial, Nebraska; Mandeville, and Marion O.
of Radnolph, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. C. H. Fichter of Randolph,
Iowa, and thriteen gradnchildren. Mr. Inman has lived in the
county 50 years with the exception of a short time spent in
Nebraska. He was here enough to be ranked with the pioneers and
helped to lay the foundations upon which this generation is
building. We are much indebted to those sturdy folk for the
hardships they endured and the privations they suffered. He gave
his strength and vigor to the conquest of the soil. He was of
that hardy type of those early days who because of industry and
care prospered with the years. He was highly respected as a
neighbor and greatly esteemed as a friend. The members of the
family will cherish his memory because of his intense devotion to
his home. Cheerful in disposition, generous of heart he brought
comfort and inspiration to others. Mr. Inman not only served his
community by the life he lived and sharing in it tasks, but he
also served his country and saw his youngest son enlisted in the
World War. In 1864, then 18 years of age, he enlisted in the
Civil War in Company K, 51st Wisconsin regiment. The funeral
services were held in the Methodist church at Randolph on
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Peter Jacobs.
Favorite hymns selected by the family were sung by a male
quartet. The pall bearers were friends and neighbors of the
deceased, some of whom knew him many years. Interment in Randolph
cemetery.
Farragut News
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her sister, Mrs. J. C. Jones....
- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brooks became the parents of a son August
8. This is their second child.....
- Mr. and Mrs.George Shaw spent Sunday at the home of his
brother, Dave Shaw, in Shenandoah.....
- Mr. Charles B. Long and wife have been enjoying a visit from
his sister Mrs. Emma Van Deusen of St. Joseph....
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Mrs. Lavina Cox. Larkin Miller is doing the work....
- A. Campbell & Sons have been busy installing the heating
plant in the fine new home of Fred McIntyre in Shenandoah.....
- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Owens and two children of near Shenandoah
spent Sunday at the home of her mother, Mrs.Della Coy.....
- Miss Clara Turnbull who has been spending some time at the home
of relatives in Imogene, is visiting at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. Elma Turnbull before!
returning to her home at Blue Springs, Nebraska.....
- Mr. and Mrs. Thurston Cummings and her mother, Mrs. Earl
Kleckner and son William plan to start Sunday for Burlington,
Colorado, driving in their car. They will visit his parents Mr.
and Mrs. J. M. Cummings....
- J. C. Serup of Iowa City came Saturday for a few days visit at
the hom of Mrs. Serup's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dickey.....
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residence which is known as the old J. J. Whisler property, the
past week for $1200. Mr. Billeen's son-in-law, Lester Burdick,
and family will occupy the house....
- Miss Zimmie Eaton of Cedar Rapids is a guest at the home of her
father, Dr. F. W. Eaton. Miss Eaton is a trained murse and will
spend her vacation here with her father and her sisters, Mrs.
Paul Cox and Mrs. Jack Kraschel....
- William Warner and family have been enjoying a visit from his
nephew of Oklahoma. He is the youngest son of Phillip Warner who
with his family formerly lived on a farm west of town which is
now owned by H. Southerland.....
- Mr. and Mrs. S. E. McAllister and children spent Sunday at the
home of his sister, Mrs. O. J. Hurst in Locust Grove township.
Mrs. McAllister and sister, Mrs. Mattie Kimball who had visited
there since Friday accompanied them home.