Villisca Review
Villisca, Montgomery co. Iowa
Feb. 15, 1906
OBITUARY - LOTHROP
Martha S. Stone was born in the state of New York, November 22,
1825, and died at her home on West Fifth Street in Villisca,
Iowa, February 12, 1906, aged 80 years, 2 months, and 20 days.
She was married to Rush Beals in 1856 and to this union three
children were born. Mr. Beals died in 1866. In 1892 she married
Alfred Lothrop and came to Villisca, where she has since resided.
Mr. Lothrop preceded her in death just one year and eight days.
She is survived by one brother, also one son, Dr. G. C. Beals, of
this city. Mrs. Lothrop gave her heart to Jesus when she was
about 20 years of age and has since lived a consistent Christian
life and was ever ready to speak of her love for Him who so
graciously kept her in His service for 60 years. Funeral services
were held at the home Wednesday afternoon conducted the H. D.
Fillmore, after which she was laid to rest in the Villisca
cemetery to await the morning of the resurrection, when the
Life-Giver shall come to restore her lost glory and robe her with
the mantle of immortal vigor, so she can enjoy the home of the
blest forever. Written by H. D. Fillmore
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The good St. Valentine and the mischievous, meddling little god,
Cupid, were duly honored Tuesday night by about sixteen young men
and ladies who gathered at the home of Misses Hattie and Nellie
McMullen, and indulged in some of the odd and curious pastimes
especially dedicated to these--the patron saint and god of love.
For originality of design and artistleness in making valentines
Miss Clo White and Mr. Guy Dirrim were awarded prizes, and Miss
Mary Johnson, who proved so good a marksman when hearts were the
targets and a bow and arrow the weapon, was also given a prize
appropriate to one apparently so ardent after love. Refreshments
were served and an evening of rare pleasure passed.
A defective flue was the cause of a fire in the Mrs. M. E. Childs
residence just west of the Fair Store last Friday forenoon. The
house was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Carlson but their
belongings were not damaged to any great extent as they were all
carried out before the fire department began using water. J. W.
Warnshuls, of Des Moines, agent for the New York Home Insurance
Co., in which the house was insured, was here Tuesday and
surveyed the loss which amounted to $167.
While driving down Fifth Avenue in this city last Thursday
afternoon Ralph Gridley's horse became uncontrollable and the
buggy struck a pole near the Advent church, tearing the top off
and spilling Ralph out onto the ground with the result of
injuring his left hip so severely that he has since been laid up,
although he is able to get around to some extent at present. The
horse was stopped at the public square before any further damage
was done.
The worst storm of the season struck us Tuesday, it being a down
right blizzard all day long, and Tuesday night the temperature
dropped below the zero mark. However, we had a pleasant day
yesterday and the prospects are good for a continuance of fair
weather.
F. Breckenmaker & Son last week sold their meat market to W.
F. Brockmeier, who took possession Monday morning and retained
the services of J. G. Moore. The retiring firm has not decided as
yet regarding its future course.