Iowa Old Press
Creston News Advertiser
Creston, Union co., Iowa
Wednesday, January 2, 1929
Mrs. J. O'Hern Dies Here
Mrs. John O'Hern died at her home at 603 North Maple
street at 10 a.m. today, after a long illness. Mrs. O'Hern had
been a resident of Creston for the past 38 years. Besides her
husband, Mrs. O'Hern is survived by two daughters, Miss Rhada
O'Hern and Mrs. Harry Norton and by one son, Parnell O'Hern, all
of Creston. Funeral arrangements have not been entirely
completed, but will probably be held Friday morning at the
Immaculate Conception church.
Jasper Riggs, County Pioneer Dies
Jasper Riggs, 85 years old, who was a pioneer resident
of Union county, died yesterday at his home at Greeley, Col. He
moved to Colorado from the Kent vicinity about 40 years ago. His
death was due to complications resulting from old age. Walter and
Warren Riggs of Kent, his sons and only immediate relatives, have
departed for Greeley to attend the funeral. Mrs. Riggs died about
six months ago.
GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATED
Mr. and Mrs. D. Davenport, prominent residents of
Creston, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary New Year's
day with a family dinner at 1 o'clock and open house to their
many friends during the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Baird and
children, Katharine, Robert and Donald, left last evening for
their home in Milwaukee after being with Mrs. Baird's parents, on
the anniversary.
MARRIAGE LICENSE
A marriage license was issued here Monday by the clerk
of the district court to Earl Borland, 38, and Vera Hawkins, 23,
both of Creston.
PERSONALS
Miss Lurene Finch returned to Creston last night to
resume her studies at the Creston Junior college after visiting
her parents at Shannon City.
Paul Conway returned this afternoon to Iowa City where he is a
student at the University of Iowa, after spending the holiday
vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Conway.
Mrs. H.G. Osmond went to Villisca Monday night to visit with her
mother, Mrs. Mary E. Mitchell, who is ill.
Miss Dorothy Newcomb returned this morning to Iowa City to resume
her studies at the University of Iowa. She has been visiting
during the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Newcomb.
Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Clark will leave Thursday for their new home in
Sanford, Fla. Mr. Clark was an engineer for the C.B. & Q
railroad for 40 years and has now retired on a pension.
NEVINVILLE
Kermitt Patterson of Des Moines spent a few days with
his parents and brother near here over the Christmas holidays.
Charles Miner returned from Denver, where he had spent the past
few weeks visiting at the Ferd Young home.
J.B. Rice is suffering with a severe pain in the back of his head
and is spending several days in bed. At this date he is thought
to be a little better, and the doctor thinks his trouble is
coming from an eye affliction.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson and Mrs. Perry Queen and little son
went to Kansas City Monday and spent the holiday with the women's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hal Bissell and family.
Alva Queen of Kansas City was an over night visitor with his
brother, Perry, here. Wednesday, Carl Anderson came home with him
after spending a few days there with his wife's folks, Mr. and
Mrs. Hal Bissell.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Patterson and family were released from
quarantine from scarlet fever Thursday after being shut in for
the past five weeks.
Word was received here by relatives Thursday evening from Omaha,
that Mr. J.W. Pearce, who is visiting his daughter there suffered
a stroke and is in a serious condition as he is unable to speak
or take any nourishment.
Frank Rivenburg was called to Greenfield, Thursday to see his
mother who was seriously sick, and passed away that evening. The
funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
Word was received here by Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Ewing Thursday
morning of the death of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Paul Ewing,
that morning at Excelsior Springs, Mo., following a two weeks'
illness with typhoid fever. Her cousin, mother and father died a
few weeks ago with the same disease. Her funeral was held from
Deitrick's funeral chapel in Creston, Friday at 2:30 p.m.
Interment was made in Graceland cemetery at Creston. She leaves
three brothers, all of Excelsior Springs, and a husband, Paul
Ewing, also a large circle of friends. She was 27 years, 10
months, and 22 days of age.
Obituary
Miss Edna Marie Perry was born Feb. 17, 1901, in Grant township,
Union county, Iowa, and departed this life Dec. 27, 1928, at
Excelsior Springs, Mo. Her early childhood was spent in the
vicinity of Creston and with the exception of about 12 years when
she resided in Canada with her parents, the greater part of her
life was spent in Creston and vicinity. She attended the Creston
high school and was graduated from the Chilicothe Business
college.
When a girl she united with the Methodist Episcopal church and
led a consistent Christian life. On March 4, 1920, she was united
in marriage to Paul Ewing of Nevinville. She leaves to mourn her
loss, her husband, three brothers, Paul, Norris and Wilbert, all
of Excelsior Springs, her Grandmother Blanchard and her
Grandfather and Grandmother Perry of Creston as well as numerous
other relatives and friends.
This beautiful young woman was laid to rest beside her father and
mother in Graceland cemetery by numerous relatives and friends.
She was loved by all who had the privilege of her acquaintance.
Her sterling Christian character and religious home training were
the admiration of many and aided her in overcoming the many
trials and temptations in the vicissitudes of life. All that
modern medical science could do was done to prevent the untimely
ending of her earthly life, but the quiet dignity of her splendid
womanhood will remain an inspiration to all. The bereaved husband
suffers the loss of a true and faithful companion and the three
brothers a devoted sister.
EMANUEL
Miss Ada and Sarah Groesbeck visited their aunt, Mrs. J.
Norrie Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Art Groesbeck and children had dinner with John
Elton's Sunday.
This community was saddened to hear of the death of Ben Justice
in Afton, Sunday morning. He had lived in this vicinity on a farm
a good many years, moving to Afton about 10 years ago.
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