Iowa
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Ottumwa Daily Courier
Ottumwa,Wapello Co. Iowa
Wednesday, February 11, 1903
Fires Bullet in Brain
Washington, Iowa, February 11 (Special) - by placing his mouth to
the muzzle of a small rifle and firing a bullet into his brain
Gus Ross, an old soldier of this place suicided at a late hour
last night at his little gun shop on "Smoky Row". Mr.
Ross resided with his sons, Silas and Harry, and was missed by
them about midnight. the sons had been in attendance at a ball
given by the fire department. When they reached home their father
was not there so they started on a search. Reaching the shop they
found their father lying dead by his work bench. It is supposed
he had been dead about two hours.
The deceased was one of the quaintest characters of this city. He
talked in a droll way through his nose. Though he was not
educated he was well informed by reading. During the civil war he
served for several months in the same company with the late Gen.
Lawton who was then a lieutenant. Mr. Ross was about 60 years of
age. No message has yet been found about his person. He had been
in his usual health. The remains were taken to an undertaking
establishment, awaiting funeral arrangements.
Killed by His Son.
Stanhope, Feb. 11 - Because he returned to his home in an
intoxicated condition and began to abuse his family, Daniel
Slogstadt, a prominent farmer who resides near Jewel Junction,
was shot and killed by his 16-year-old son. It is claimed that
young Slogstadt fired the shot in defense of his mother, then
went to Jewell Junction and gave himself up to the authorities.
Upon examination the coroner's jury rendered a verdict
exonerating the son.
--
-the onion is a useful member of the vegetable kingdom, but it
has never been able to establish an enviable reputation in the
best of society.
-old bachelors may think they are very smart, but the truth is
they have simply made themselves uncomfortable
-every new baby has the advantage of being a novelty
Funeral Services Held.
The funeral services over the remains of the late Ellsworth
Walker were held this afternoon at the East End Presbyterian
church. Rev. W.H. Hormel, pastor of the church conducted the
services. The remains were interred in the Ottumwa cemetery. The
members of the Knights and Ladies of Security, to which the
deceased belonged attended the funeral in a body.
Funeral of Mrs. C. Peterson.
This morning at 10 o'clock the funeral services over the remains
of the late Mrs. Christina Peterson were held at the Swedish
Lutheran church at Munterville. The remains were laid away in the
Munterville cemetery.
Death of William Nelson.
The death of William Nelson, aged 62 years, occurred this morning
at 7 o'clock at his residence, 518 West Main street. The deceased
was an old soldier, having served during the civil war in the
Eighty-fourth Indiana regiment. The funeral services will be held
at the family residence Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. J.M.
Bailey, pastor of the First Christian church, will conduct the
services. The remains will be interred in the Ottumwa cemetery.
Bloomfield, Feb 11 - Mrs. M.J. Barnes died at her home near
Pulaski Friday, Feb. 6, aged 46 years. Death was due to heart
trouble from which she had been a sufferer but a short time, so
that death came unexpectedly and as a shock to relatives and
friends. The funeral services were conducted at the methodist
Episcopal church in Pulaski Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 o'clock p.m., by
Rev. W.S. Moore. Interment took place in the Pulaski cemetery.
The deceased leaves a husband and two sons aged 15 and 17, and
one sister, mrs. R.A. Gibson of Milton, and one brother,
ex-Senator W.H. Taylor, of Bloomfield.
Eddyville, Feb. 11 - The only child of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Myers,
of near Kirkville, died Monday night, February 9, of measles and
lung fever.
George Carter, of Coalfield, has been quite ill with quinzy *.
Milton - Died, Sunday, February 8, 1903, at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Davis, their son, Edward, aged 22 years. He had been sick
several months with consumption. The funeral was held at the
Methodist Episcopal church by Rev. J.F. Barnett, pastor.
Interment was made in the Milton cemetery.
[*Quinzy (quinsy) - An acute severe inflammation of the tonsils with fever. Source: Gould's Pocket Medical Dictionary 4th Ed. 1900; transcribed by S.F., February 2007]
Ottumwa Daily Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa
February 18, 1903
Irish Bend, [Van Buren Co, Iowa], Feb 17
- Luther Plowman made a business trip to Douds Saturday.
- Miss Leach, teacher at Leando, visited at home recently.
- Mrs. James Carruthers, of this place, had the misfortune while
at the James Cochrane sale Tuesday to fall and break her arm.
- Eli Heckart attended the Cochrane sale Tuesday and reports good
prices being paid for all products offered.
- Miss Whitten Sundayed at home.
- Mr. Cole was visiting in this vicinity this week.
[transcribed by C.J.L., October 2005]