JEWETT, Ozro 1842 - 1910

JEWETT, WALTS

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 7/27/2025 at 20:40:43

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, October 21, 1910
Page 2, Column 2

OZRO JEWETT PASSED AWAY
Well Known Fairfield Man Died Yesterday in Denver, Colorado.

Fairfield people were greatly shocked this morning when a telegram was received in this city from Denver, Col., announcing the death of Ozro JEWETT which occured yesterday after a short illness. Mr. JEWETT and family have been residents of Fairfield for many years and left here only last March for Denver, Col., hoping that the change would help Mr. JEWETT's failing health.

It seemed that no change for the better was had for only a few weeks ago Mrs. JEWETT wrote to friends here saying that Mr. JEWETT was not feeling at all well and that they were thinking of coming back home soon. It is now thought that he became suddenly worse so that the trip could not be made. He had suffered from a nervous breakdown and it is probable that complications set in.

Mr. JEWETT was well known here and there are many friends all over Jefferson county who will sincerely mourn with his family at his passing away. He was a farmer in his earlier life but for the past few years had not been able to attend to that business very much and had been taking things rather easy at his home on East Washington street upon the advice of his physician.

Mr. JEWETT was born near Keosauqua, Van Buren county, Iowa, about 68 years ago. He grew to young manhood in that vicinity. He was married to Miss Zora WALSH (sic - Rosella WALTS) and came to Fairfield about sixteen years ago. To the couple were born four children, one of whom the little daughter died in infancy. Three sons, Allen, Donald, and little Ozro with their mother survive him.

Mr. JEWETT was a faithful member of the Congregatinal church during his life time. He was also a member of Clinton lodge No. 15, A. F. & A. M. of this city and had taken a number of the higher degrees in Masonry. This order will have charge of the funeral and will give the Masonic burial service at the cemetery.

The remains will arrive in this city Saturday morning over the Burlington at 8:50 a.m., and the funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Congregational church. Rev. A. G. Graves will conduct the funeral and interrment (sic) will be made in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, October 22, 1910
Page 2, Column 2

... Clinton Lodge No. 15, A. F. & A. M. will attend the funeral of Brother Ozro JEWETT in a body. The services will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Congregational church and all members are requested to meet at the hall promptly at one o'clock.

J. S. Gaumer, W. M.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, October 22, 1910
Page 3, Column 3

NOTICE.

The members of the Eastern Star requested to meet at the lodge room Sunday afternoon at one o'clock for the purpose of attending the funeral of Ozro JEWETT.

By Order Worthy Matron.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, October 24, 1910
Page 2, Column 3

CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank the many friends who so kindly assisted us at the time of our recent bereavement, especially for the flowers and for the presence of the Masonic orders.

Mrs. Ozro JEWETT and sons.

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Wednesday, October 26, 1910
Front Page, Column 1

Ozro JEWETT Passed AWay
Fairfield Resident Dies in Denver, Colorado--Funeral Held Here on Sunday

Fairfield people were greatly shocked Friday morn when a telegram was received in this city from Denver, Col. announcing the death of Ozro JEWETT which occured yesterday after a short illness. Mr. JEWETT and family have been residents of Fairfield for many years and left here only last March for Denver, Col., hoping that the change would help Mr. JEWETT's failing health.

It seemed that no change for the better was had for only a few weeks ago Mrs. JEWETT wrote to friends here saying that Mr. JEWETT was not feeling at all well and that they were thinking of coming back home soon. It is now thought that he became suddenly worse so that the trip could not be made. He had suffered from a nervous breakdown and it is probable that complications set in.

Mr. JEWETT was well known here and there are many friends all over Jefferson county who will sincerely mourn with his family at his passing away. He was a farmer in his earlier life but for the past few years had not been able to attend to that business very much and had been taking things rather easy at his home on East Washington street upon the advice of his physician.

Mr JEWETT was born near Keosauqua, van Buren county, Iowa, about 68 years ago. He grew to young manhood in that vicinity. He was married to Miss Zora WALSH (sic) and came to Fairfield about sixteen years ago. To the couple were born four children, one of whom the little daughter died in infancy. Three sons, Allen, Donald, and little Ozro with their mother survive him.

Mr. JEWETT was a faithful member of the Congregational church during his life time. He was also a member of Clinton lodge No. 15, A. F. & A. M. of this city and had taken a number of the higher degrees in Masonry. This order will have charge of the funeral and will give the Masonic burial service at the cemetery.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, October 28, 1910
Page 5, Column 2

Former Resident Dies in Colorado.

Ozro JEWETT, who went to Colorado about six months ago because of poor health, died in Denver on Thursday of last week after a few days' illness. The body was brought back here and the funeral services held at the Congregational church Sabbath afternoon. Mr. JEWETT was born near Keosauqua 68 years ago and came to this city in 1894. He is survived by his wife and three sons.

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.038. Wife Rosella subsequently married Warren H. CONNER, died in 1929, and was buried with Ozro.