Iowa Old Press
Hawarden Independent
November 2, 1893
Obituary.
ROOT.—Died at his home on the north side, Sunday, October 29, from heart
failure, George Harrison Root, aged 79 years.
With the passing away of Geo. H. Root, another of Sioux county’s early
pioneers is laid to rest. He was born in the state of New York, but moved to
Ohio when a boy. He married in 1837 and his helpmate of fifty-six years
still survives him. Just before the war he moved to Appanoose county, this
state, and in the fall of 1869 moved with his family to Sioux county. Since
coming here he has held various official positions, all of which were filled
in a very creditable and satisfactory manner. He was the first postmaster
in the county; was also the first county auditor, and held the office of
Justice of the Peace for a number of years.
About two years ago, while visiting in Omaha he had an attack of lagrippe
from which he never fully recovered. During the past summer he had been
very feeble and for nearly a week prior to his death, it was seen that life
was ebbing away. Mr. Root was a man of kindly disposition and to know him
was to respect and honor him.
The Funeral services were held at the north side M.E. church yesterday
morning. Revs. Suckow and Gill conducting the impressive obsequies. A
large concourse of friends and old neighbors followed the remains to their
last resting place, tendering their deepest sympathy to the afflicted ones
and paying their last sad tribute to the memory of the departed.
MARRIED.
SCOTT—ASHMORE. – At the home of the bride’s parents, Wednesday, Nov. 1,
Walter Scott and Millie O. Ashmore, Rev. Suckow officiating.
Thus were united the hearts and fortunes of two of our most estimable young
people, both of whom have grown from childhood in our midst. Both are held
in high esteem by all who know them and it is with great pleasure that the
Independent chronicles the marriage of so worthy a couple.
Very wisely the young couple have decided to go to house keeping at once and
the Quigley residence will be their new home. May the joys of prosperity
and happiness every be their lot in life.