Iowa
Old Press
Humeston New Era
Humeston, Wayne co. Iowa
Wednesday, December 14, 1921
Obituary
Susannah G. Holmes Lowe, daughter of Hiram and Sarah Holmes, was
born in Wapello County, Iowa, Sept. 1, 1842 and died December 7,
1921 at the age of 79 years 3 months and 7 days. At the age of
seven years she came with her parents to Union township in Lucas
county where she grew to womanhood. Feb. 28, 1864 she was united
in marriage to Josephus Lowe; to this union was born eight
children, three having died in infancy and Sarah I. at the age of
twenty-nine years. The husband, Josephus Lowe, died Dec. 27,
1903. Those left to mourn her loss are: Mrs. F.O. Lowe of near
Humeston; Mrs. Aaron Lyons of Mitchell, South Dakota and Roy J.
Lowe of near Humeston, who were with her in her last hours, and Miss
M. Alora Lowe, also of Mitchell S. Dakota, who was not permitted
to come on account of her health. Sister Lowe united with the
Christian Church in early life and stood firm in her faith until
death.
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Grandma Lowe passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Lowe, Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock. Funeral services were held
at the Last Chance church Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment
made in the Last Chance cemetery.
New Pharmacist.
Matson Barnett of Centerville, well known to many here, is now a
registered pharmacist, having recently successfully passed the
state examination.
H.S. Beakler Burial Today
The funeral of Henry Beakler, who died Monday of hemorrhage of
the lungs after a recent attack of pneumonia, will be held this
afternoon at two o'clock at the home southeast from Humeston,
conducted by Rev. A.E. George, and burial made in the Kirby
cemetery. He was a single man nearly sixty years of age.
[transcribed by S.F., July 2006]