Iowa Old Press
OBITUARY
The funeral services for Mrs. George Hartman, who
passed away Tuesday noon at 13:30 o'clock at her home at Germanville, after a
four months' illness with dropsy, were held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from
the Evangelical Lutheran church at Germanville. Rev. Emil G. Rieber conducted
the services and the remains were laid to rest in the Lutheran cemetery nearby.
Maria Frick Hartman was born at Wuertenburg, Germany, on May
18, 1844, being at the time of her death 72 years, 3 months and 4 days old. When
21 years of age she came to Iowa and settled in Jefferson county, where she has
since resided with the exception of eight years in Missouri. In 1864, while in
Germany, she was united in marriage to George Hartman, who is left to mourn her
loss. To this union were born four children, Bertha, who has preceded her mother
in death, and George, Christ and William, all of Fairfield.
In early life she united with the Lutheran church of which
she has always been a faithful member. She will be greatly missed in her home
for she was always a devoted wife and Mother. She was highly respected in the
community in which she lived and leaves many friends.
The funeral services for Benjamin Franklin McIntyre, who
passed away Saturday afternoon at one o'clock at the Jefferson County Hospital,
were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 from the late residence on South Fourth
street. Rev. W.W. Berkley of the Lutheran church, conducted the last sad rites
and the remains were interred in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. McIntyre was the son of John and Sarah McIntire and was
born in Batavia, Iowa, on Nov. 27, 1875. His father was run over and killed by
an automobile in this city on June 13, 1913. When his mother passed away January
16, 1891, he went to live with his sister Mrs. Woolsey, on a farm. It was here
that he got his first start in the teaming business which he conducted so
successfully for a number of years, and until the time of his death, where he
operated a dray line. While on the farm he purchased his first house, paying for
it a little at a time. By his faithful and untiring efforts he has been able to
make a comfortable home for his wife and eight children.
September 12, 1898, he was united in marriage in this
city to Miss Millie Ward, who is left to mourn his loss. To them were born eight
sons who are all at home: Fred, Emory, Arthur, John, Robert, Harold, Glen and
Wayne. He is also survived by four brothers and five sisters, who are as
follows: W.A. McIntire of Wisconsin; Lewis McIntire of New York; and Harry
McIntire of Brighton, and Mrs. T.P. Woolsey of this city; Mrs. Ole Wenan and
Mrs. Julius Wenas of Clarion; Mrs. M.A. Shaffer of Bonaparte and Mrs.
Alice Despain of this city.
Mr. McIntire was a member of the Presbyterian church and was
affiliated with the K. of P. and Eagles lodges of this city, which had
ritualistic parts in the last sad rites.
The funeral services for C.B. Caldwell, who passed away
Sunday night, were held from the late residence on West Broadway. Rev. J.W.
Carson had charge of the service and the remains were interred in Evergreen
cemetery.
C.B. Caldwell was born at Boston, Mass., May 25, 1838. Was
married to Ellen Tower of Springfield, Ver., in 1861. To them were born seven
sons and one daughter. Frank, Walter, James, Will, Mary, Ray, Reuel and Fred, of
whom only Will of Bloomfield, Iowa, Mary of New York City and Fred of Winnipeg,
Can., remain to mourn his loss.
Soon after marriage he moved to Seymore, Ind., and engaged in
mercantile business. In 1867 he moved to Bloomfield, Iowa, in which vicinity he
lived until 1890 when he came to Fairfield.
In July 1891, the mother died and five years later Mr.
Caldwell was married to Mrs. Jennie Wall, whose care and companionship has made
for him a very happy home, during his declining years.
In early life he united with the Presbyterian church in which
faith he has lived a devout and earnest Christian.
KELTNER INFANT DEAD
Charlotte Marie Keltner, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
C.E. Keltner, passed away this morning at nine o'clock at the Jefferson County
hospital.
33RD IOWA INFANTRY REUNION NEXT MONTH
The Thirty-third Annual Reunion of the Thirtieth Iowa
Infantry will be held September 27th and 28th at Keosauqua, Iowa. All members
who are able are urged to be present. A large number have sent word that they
will be present and those who are unable to be there are asked to write a letter
that will be read. Major R.D. Cramer, president, will be present.
VAN BUREN COUNTY MAN IS CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Late Thursday afternoon the grand jury of Van Buren county
returned an indictment against Charles Cassady, charging him with the murder of
C.J. Anderson, a wealthy farmer residing south of Keosauqua. His bond was fixed
at $5,000 which he was able to secure at once. The State-Line Democrat tells of
the killing in the following:
"In consequence of an outburst of passion, the result of
a dispute over money matters, C.J. Anderson, a well-to-do farmer who resided
eight miles south of Keosauqua, is dead, and Charles Casady, a reputable young
married man aged 26, is in the county jail, accused of striking Anderson a blow
on the head which caused his death. The weapon used was a bed slat. The
altercation took place Monday morning and Anderson died about ten o'clock Monday
evening, having never regained consciousness.
"Announcement of this lamentable affair came as a severe
shock to the friends of both men, and especially to those of Casady, who is a
young man of splendid connections, of irreproachable character, good natured and
well mannered.
"Mr. Casady had been in the employ of Mr. Anderson this
summer and was tenant on the Anderson farm. The two men did not get along very
well together and a short time ago Casady decided to quit and asked Anderson for
a settlement. A dispute arose over the amount due Casady, he claiming five
dollars more than Anderson was willing to pay. Casady had a shot gun, the
property of Anderson, in his possession and said he would keep it until Anderson
paid him the five dollars due him.
"In conversation with a Democrat representative at the
jail yesterday morning, Mr. Casady told the following story of the happenings of
Monday morning:
"After our disagreement Mr. Anderson notified me to
vacate the house where I lived and we were getting ready to move, although the
time specified in the notice was not up. Monday morning when Anderson and his
farm hand, Wm. Watkins, came to my home, my wife and myself were removing the
furniture from the house. Anderson began abusing me about the shotgun and
asserted he did not owe me the five dollars I claimed. He called me all sorts of
vile names and I ordered him to leave, but did not offer to strike him at that
time. He started away, but after going a short distance turned back and renewed
the quarrel. Just them my wife came out and she said: ' Mr. Anderson, you do owe
us five dollars and we can prove it.' He called her a d---d liar, and it was
then I hit him alongside the head with a bed slat. I did not intend to even
knock him down.'
"When struck Anderson fell to the ground in an
unconscious condition, and remained unconscious to the end. He was removed to
his home where Dr. Tobin of Mt. Sterling and Dr. Craig did all possible to save
his life.
After the death of Mr. Anderson, Coroner Ware of Farmington
was called. After making an examination he ordered an autopsy which was
conducted by Doctors Craig and Toben. The autopsy showed that death was caused
by a fracture of the skull, and the coroner's jury so found.
Mrs. Anderson was in Ottumwa at the time the husband was
injured, but reached his beside before death ensued.
"Mr. Casady came to Keosauqua and surrendered himself to
the Sheriff he is in jail and Judge J.C. Mitchell and Sloan & Sloan have
been retained as his counsel.
"C.J. Anderson was about 45 years old and was a native
of Michigan. He grew to manhood in Rockford, Ill, and later resided at Omaha and
at Clarinda, Ia. In 1908 he was married to Anna S. Nelson of Galesburg, Ill. In
1904 Mr. Anderson bought his Van Buren county farm where he has since lived. He
is survived by his wife and two adopted children, Sylvia and Archie.
"Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday
afternoon and the body was taken to Rockford for burial."
Submitted by C.J.L., Aug 2006