The Winterset Madisonian
Madison Co., Iowa
December 16, 1904

William LUCUS, one of the pioneers of Madison County, died suddenly of heart failureat his home in the southeast part of the city on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Aftereating a hearty breakfast, he went to the barn to attend to some chores. He returnedto the house about 9:45 and complained of not feeling well and 10 minutes later,passed peacefully away in his chair.

Born to Mr. & Mrs. Oscar CREGER, of Ohio Township on Monday, December 12th, abouncing baby boy. John WORTHING, our jovial townsman, thereby rejoices in the arrivalof another grandson.

George SHAVER, son of Nicholas and Elizabeth SHAVER, was born in Virginia in Octoberof 1834 and came to Iowa when about 15 years of age. Since that time, he has residedin South Township, about 5 miles northwest of St. Charles. He united in marriagewith Miss Sarah KEPHART and to this union 2 sons and 8 daughters were born, all ofwhom, with their mother, survive. Mr. SHAVER died from consumption on the eveningof December 8th. The funeral was held from the home and burial took place at theBlair Chapel on December 10th.

Mrs. Charles PURCELL died suddenly at her home north of the square, on Wednesday,December 7th. She was recovering from an attack of typhoid fever and was supposedto be well on the road to recovery and the end came as a shock to her relatives. She leaves a husband and 2 small children. Mr. PURCELL has been dangerously sickwith typhoid also, but is now convalescing.