Iowa Old Press
OBITUARY
MRS. J. H. AVERY
Josephi Helen Lemming Avery was born March 27, 1854, three
miles north of Packwood. She died Jan. 16, 1916, at 12:40 o'clock, being at the
time of her death 61 years, 10 months and 21 days old. Jan. 31, 1872, she was
united in marriage to J.H. Avery. To this union were born ten children, all of
whom are living and were at home for the funeral. She will be greatly
missed in the home, hers being the first death in the immediate family. She was
a good wife, a fond mother and a friend to everyone who knew her. Her main
thought was to help those who were in need of help. She had just returned from
Brighton the day previous to her death where she had been caring for her aged
mother who is in poor health.
She leaves to mourn her untimely death, the husband and
children who are, Robert F. of Shelby, Nebraska, Charles of near Ottumwa, Mrs.
Maude E. Nelson of Charter Oak, Ia., Mrs. W.C. Wiggins and Bert Avery of near
Fairfield, Henry of near Packwood, Edward, Harry, Harvey and Verna all at home.
She also leaves twenty-two grandchildren and one great grandchild and her aged
mother, two brothers and three sisters and a very large circle of friends.
JACOB RINIKER
Jacob Riniker was born in the Canton of Aargau,
Switzerland, April 1st, 1823, and passed to his reward Jan. 9th, and had he
lived until April 1st he would have been 93 years old. He was married at Havre,
France, June 18, 1853, and shortly thereafter they took a sailing vessel for
America. They were forty days in reachnig this side of the Atlantic. They
stopped in Canton, Ohio, for a time, but in the spring of 1856 they settled in
Jefferson county, Iowa, where they resided until 1902 when they came to Rock
Rapids. His wife Madaline preceded him in death July 13, 1907.
The deceased was one of Iowa's greatest pioneers for he came
when the Indian was his neighbor. He cared not for pomp or glory and was not in
the least ostentatious. He was one of the most charitable of men, not only in
the giving of financial aid but in being ever ready to give everyone the benefit
of the doubt and in never condemning one without a cause.
The following children survive all of whom except Emma were
present at the last services: Mrs. Emma Glotfelty, Augustus J. and Gustavus W.
Riniker, Libertyville, Iowa; Mrs. Lizzie Glotfelty, Fairfield, Iowa; Edward B.
Riniker, Morris, Minn; Samuel D., and Miss Marie Riniker, Rock Rapids, and Dr.
John L. Riniker of Sioux City, Iowa.--Rock Rapids Review.
ANDREW E. PETERSON
Andrew E. Peterson was born in Sweden, December 16, 1865,
and died at his home three miles north of Rome, January 15, 1916. He came to
America in 1882, settling in Henry county near Mt. Pleasant, where he resided,
with the exception of a few years spent in Nebraska, for the remainder of his
life. March 1, 1898, he was married to Miss Anna Wyse, two sons being born to
them, Wyse now aged sixteen and Devere aged seven. He was a loving husband and
father and his loss is deeply deplored by his family and friends. Besides the
wife and family there remain to mourn, an aged mother, four brothers, Carl Max,
John and Justus, all residing in Omaha, Edward Peterson of M. Pleasant, three
sisters, Mrs. Jessie Woosley and Mrs. Alice Nelson of Omaha, and Mrs. Maude
Homes of San Francisco. There are also a large number of other relatives and
friends.
Deceased was brought up in the Lutheran faith. August 9,
1914, he united with the Rome Baptist church where he continued a faithful and
esteemed brother until his death. He suffered many years from a disturbing type
of rheumatism but bore his pains patiently and uncomplainingly. He was a quiet
man, a good friend and neighbor, held in high esteem by all who knew him.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Frank Weston on Jan.
17th. A short service was held at the home then the sorrowing company repaired
to Bethel chapel, Green Mound, where church services were held. A large
congregation was present and there were many beautiful floral expressions. The
pallbearers, nephews of the deceased, were Carl, Harry and Earl Peterson, John
W. Swan, Ira Graber and Arthur Wyse. The singers were: Miss Nellie Pixley, Mrs.
Minnie Coleman, Messrs. Mahlon Harshberger and F.H. Weston, with Miss Celia
Luellon as accompanist. A number of relatives from a distance were present and
interment was in the Green Mound cemetery.
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Aaron Burgess, who has been at the County Home for
the past four years passed away Sunday morning at 6:30 o'clock after an illness
of some time with pneumonia.
Mr. Burgess for a number of years ago ran a blacksmith shop
at Pleasant Plain and is well known in that vicinity.
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Samuel Scott, one of the older residents of Fairfield,
passed away last Thursday evening at 5:30 at his home on West Stone street after
a three weeks' illness.
Mr. Scott was born at Pickaway county, Ohio, August 2, 1837,
being at the time of his death being 78 years, 5 months and 18 days old. He was
the son of Simon and Meneritta Scott and when he was eight years old the family
moved to Jefferson county.
In 1861, at Quincy, Ill., he was united in marriage to Miss
Emeline Towne, who passed away Aug. 23, 1910. To this union were born the
following children: John E. of Fosley, Minn., William W., and Annie V. of this
city, and Clark M. of Packwood.
On Sept. 28, 1911, Mr. Scott was again married to Mrs. Elen
Parsons of Fairfield who survives him. He also leaves to mourn his loss two
brothers and two sisters, J.W. Scott of Westphali, Kas., and C.C. Scott of
Wichita, Kas., Mrs. Elizabeth Ritchie and Mrs. Irene Williams of Fredonia,
Kansas.
He has long been a faithful member of the Methodist church.
He was a member of the G.A.R. having served during the civil war in Co. B, 8th
regiment, Iowa Cavalry from August 4, 1863 until Aug. 13, 1865.
MRS. THOMAS TURNBULL.
Alice Evelyn Stone was born June 15, 1855, at Richland,
where her parents, Hezekiah and Mary Stone then resided. Two sisters and two
brothers survive, Mrs. Mary Walker of Richland, Mrs. Lida Miller, of Eagle
Mills, J.A. Stone of Grinnell and W.M. Stone of [can't read].
She was married Oct. 4, 1874 to Thomas Turnbull and went to
live on a farm near Packwood. Besides her husband three children are left to
mourn her loss. They are: Mrs. Leona Ogden, Park Rapids, Minn., Mrs. Vern Alice
Cophas of Des Moines, Mrs. Gladys [can't read- may be Seada] of Sheridan,
Wyoming. Two children, Lois and Leroy died in infancy.
Mrs. Turnbull was converted as a girl and in 1876 united with
the Methodist church, since which time she has been a faithful member. She was
also a member of the Willing Workers' Sunday School class of the First Methodist
church.
In 1897 the family moved to Pleasant Plain and in 1904 to
Fairfield, where they resided for a short time then returning to a farm.
About four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Turnbull again moved to
Fairfield, purchasing property on South Court street where they have since
resided.
Submitted by C.J.L., Oct 2006