Nancee, The RootsMagic Date Calculator says: 11 October 1927 Terry Nancee Seifert wrote: > Thanks, Jan -- can someone determine her exact death date?? (I've never > been too good at that.. Ha.) Nancee > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > In going through the old scrapbook, I found this. It seems that everytime I > Go through it I find something new. > Judy > > Mrs. Emma Loe Avery > > Emma Loe was born at Leon, Iowa, April 26, 1864, and departed this life at > The age of 63 years, 5 months, and 15 days. She became a member of the > Christian Church at an early age and has always been true to her confession > In Christ. The deceased was united in marriage to Fuller Avery, September > 17, 1902. Had she lived only two more days, she would have been married 25 > Years. Two children, Ralph and Mildred, came under her loving care and > Protection at the tender ages of seven and nine. Although she talked of the > Heavenly home she knew was awaiting her coming, she still longed to recover > That she might do and work for her loved ones left. She leaves to mourn her > Departure an every faithful and devoted husband, the two children, Ralph and > Mildred who have her Christian life as a living example to follow most of > Their lives. An only sister Ida, is left. Her mother, father and two > Sisters having preceeded her in death. An ever dutiful and faithful > Daughter-in-law Mrs. R! > . D. Avery, is left, a brother-in-law Will Chastain, five grandchildren, > Cousins and other relatives and a host of friends. > > > Copied by Judy Chastain > March 27, 2003 > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Thanks, Jan -- can someone determine her exact death date?? (I've never been too good at that.. Ha.) Nancee ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In going through the old scrapbook, I found this. It seems that everytime I Go through it I find something new. Judy Mrs. Emma Loe Avery Emma Loe was born at Leon, Iowa, April 26, 1864, and departed this life at The age of 63 years, 5 months, and 15 days. She became a member of the Christian Church at an early age and has always been true to her confession In Christ. The deceased was united in marriage to Fuller Avery, September 17, 1902. Had she lived only two more days, she would have been married 25 Years. Two children, Ralph and Mildred, came under her loving care and Protection at the tender ages of seven and nine. Although she talked of the Heavenly home she knew was awaiting her coming, she still longed to recover That she might do and work for her loved ones left. She leaves to mourn her Departure an every faithful and devoted husband, the two children, Ralph and Mildred who have her Christian life as a living example to follow most of Their lives. An only sister Ida, is left. Her mother, father and two Sisters having preceeded her in death. An ever dutiful and faithful Daughter-in-law Mrs. R! . D. Avery, is left, a brother-in-law Will Chastain, five grandchildren, Cousins and other relatives and a host of friends. Copied by Judy Chastain March 27, 2003

nah........ain't got nothin' to do with "creatin' strife".....maybe just the opposite. don't know how to explain "bringin' smoke" to someone.....or on someone.........must be one of those military things that can't be explained to someone who's never had the......pleasure.....mac ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancee Seifert" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 6:38 AM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] VAN WERT, MAY 28, 1883. > Does that mean she's supposed to create 'strife'??? Clueless here... > Nancee > > -------Original Message------- > > From: Ronald M McClure > Date: 12/30/09 22:21:43 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [IADECATU] VAN WERT, MAY 28, 1883. > > Interesting....sounds like somebody "called her out".........betcha she > was > A smoke bringer......mac > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nancee Seifert" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 7:02 PM > Subject: [IADECATU] VAN WERT, MAY 28, 1883. > > >> Well, here ya' go, Mac -- I've no clue what this is about....The >> microfilm > >> starts in May of 1883, so there is apparently something written prior to >> that, that this alludes to. Nancee > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi Leroy I could not find any records as of yet. Please remind me after Memorial Day when it will open. It seems like there is a book somewhere but its too cold to stay long. Thanks Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leroy Achee" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:36 AM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] DEATH OF BUTLER ELLIS > Speaking of the County Home does anyone know if it is possible to look at > their records, we believe our Great Grandfather Charles Harvey Harp died > there in 1957 but don't know how long he lived there. Jo from Louisiana > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nancee Seifert" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 9:29 AM > Subject: [IADECATU] DEATH OF BUTLER ELLIS > > >> Decatur County Journal >> Leon, Iowa >> Thursday, February 2, 1911 >> >> BUTLER ELLIS was born in Mercer County, Missouri, March 1, 1850, and died >> at >> the County Home in Eden Township, January 28, 1911, aged 60 years, 10 >> months >> and 28 days. >> >> His father, W.W. ELLIS, was an early settler of Decatur County, and was >> very >> prominent, being the judge of the district court for some time. >> >> The funeral was held at the Christian Church in Leon at 4:30 Lord's day >> afternoon, being conducted by the pastor, Elder J.S. Coffin. The remains >> were laid to rest in the Leon Cemetery. He leaves one brother, S.H. >> ELLIS, >> of Ottumwa, and a sister, Mrs. RAINRIGHT, of Winterset, besides a few >> relatives in and around Leon to mourn their loss. >> --------------------------------------------------- >> Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert >> November 23, 2009 >> [email protected] >> >> My Notes: Should we assume that he had some sort of mental problem? >> Since >> he still had family and relatives living when he died, why would he have >> been living at the County Home? >> I did a search of the Leon Cem. And found ELLIS with no first name in >> Section D., Lot 86. He is not listed in any other area of Leon Cem. Was >> there a 'potters field' or paupers area in the Leon Cemetery? Is there >> still? >> >> www.iagenweb.org/decatur >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.78/2521 - Release Date: 11/23/09 > 07:52:00 > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Does anyone have any information on IDA (LOE) and WILLIAM CHASTAIN? She is related to my Weldon(s) - but I have no further information on her. Nancee ----------------------------------------------------------------- Decatur County Journal Thursday, December l4, l9l6 DELILA LOE, the daughter of ANDREW J. And MATILDA (HAMM) WELDON, was Born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, January l0, L838. She died at Leon, Iowa, December 5th, l9l6, age 78 years, l0 Months, 25 days. She was married to MADISON LOE December 24, L857. To this union three Children were born, ICY MAY, who died in Childhood, MRS. EMMA AVERY and MRS. IDA CHASTAIN, both of Leon, Iowa. Sister LOE is the last of a family of eleven Children, JOHN WELDON, of Cainsville, Mo., and ANG WELDON, of Davis City, Iowa, nephews of the Deceased are the only near relatives Surviving. Sister LOE was a pioneer. She came to Leon In her childhood to make her Home with her uncle. She remembered the time When Leon was only a Prairie. She has always lived in this Community and has seen the growth Of the community, of our town, and of its Churches. She was converted under the ministry of Elder J.C. Porter, and became a Member of the Christian Church of which Church she was a member at the Time of her death. Sister LOE comes very Near being a charter member of This church. She loved her church enough to Defend it at all times. The church life and welfare was a constant Topic of conversation. She Is not dead but sleepeth, she has only gone To that larger reward which Her Christ made possible. Funeral services were conducted from the Christian Church Wednesday Afternoon, December 6, at 2:30, by Henry Esch, Pastor. Interment was at Leon Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert

Nancee, here are the notes I have for William and Ida. Decatur County Journal Thursday, December l4, l9l6 DELILA LOE, the daughter of ANDREW J. and MATILDA (HAMM) WELDON, was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, January l0, l838. She died at Leon, Iowa, December 5th, l9l6, age 78 years, l0 months, 25 days. She was married to MADISON LOE December 24, l857. To this union three children were born, ICY MAY, who died in childhood, MRS. EMMA AVERY and MRS. IDA CHASTAIN, both of Leon, Iowa. Sister LOE is the last of a family of eleven children, JOHN WELDON, of Cainsville, Mo., and ANG WELDON, of Davis City, Iowa, nephews of the deceased are the only near relatives surviving. Sister LOE was a pioneer. She came to Leon in her childhood to make her home with her uncle. She remembered the time when Leon was only a prairie. She has always lived in this community and has seen the growth of the community, of our town, and of its churches. She was converted under the ministry of Elder J.C. Porter, and became a member of the Christian Church of which church she was a member at the time of her death. Sister LOE comes very near being a charter member of this church. She loved her church enough to defend it at all times. The church life and welfare was a constant topic of conversation. She is not dead but sleepeth, she has only gone to that larger reward which her Christ made possible. Funeral services were conducted from the Christian Church Wednesday afternoon, December 6, at 2:30, by Henry Esch, Pastor. Interment was at Leon Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In going through the old scrapbook, I found this. It seems that everytime I go through it I find something new. Judy Mrs. Emma Loe Avery Emma Loe was born at Leon, Iowa, April 26, 1864, and departed this life at the age of 63 years, 5 months, and 15 days. She became a member of the Christian Church at an early age and has always been true to her confession in Christ. The deceased was united in marriage to Fuller Avery, September 17, 1902. Had she lived only two more days, she would have been married 25 years. Two children, Ralph and Mildred, came under her loving care and protection at the tender ages of seven and nine. Although she talked of the heavenly home she knew was awaiting her coming, she still longed to recover that she might do and work for her loved ones left. She leaves to mourn her departure an every faithful and devoted husband, the two children, Ralph and Mildred who have her christian life as a living example to follow most of their lives. An only sister Ida, is left. Her mother, father and two sisters having preceeded her in death. An ever dutiful and faithful daughter-in-law Mrs. R! . D. Avery, is left, a brother-in-law Will Chastain, five grandchildren, cousins and other relatives and a host of friends. Copied by Judy Chastain March 27, 2003 ****************************************************** >From Nancee Siefert: Hi Jan: Delilah (Weldon) Loe - b. l-l0-l838, Crab Orchard, Lincoln Co., KY. Daughter of Andrew Jackson Weldon and Matilda (Hamm) Weldon -- She was their llth child. She married Madison Loe, December 24, l857 and died December 5, l9l6 and buried in Leon Cemetery. Madison Loe - b. ?; died July 29, l874 and buried in Leon Cemetery. According to the l860 Center Township, Decatur County Census, he was the Constable; shows his age to be 26 (so he was probably born in l834). And it says he was born in Tennessee. The obituary for Delilah (Weldon) Loe should be on the Decatur County WebSite.

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 9, 1883 DIED -- ANNA, daughter of WM. And SUSANNAH MOON, died at her father's in Woodland Township, July 12, 1883, at the age of 16 years. Her death was caused from a stroke of lightning June 22d. She leaves a father, mother, brothers, sisters and many friends to mourn her loss. How violently loud the storm doth rave, The sea must be one mountain of white surf; Tomorrow, when the sexton digs my grave, How easily his spade will cut the turf. Tomorrow, when you bend above me here And weep hot tears of loneliness and pain, And careful hands place flowers about my bier, Where then will be this buy mind and brain? I stand so near the mystic infinite, Why is it that I cannot hear and see, Or at least obtain one brief foresight Of what awaits me in the Great To Be? Why is it that I cannot look beyond And put the little Has-Been near my feet? But no! Instead, this human heart grows fond. And earthly love seems more than ever sweet. I, grasping in my hand eternal bliss, Would willingly resign it love, for aye, If I might feel your tender arms like this, Folded about me for another day. I know not much of Heaven, but earth is sweet, Lift my head higher, Love, I pant for breath, How violently loud the storm doth beat, How cold the grave will be -- and this is death! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 2, 2010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 9, 1883 DIED -- In Center Township, July 5th, MARTHA, wife of HENRY S. MILLER, aged 30 years. She had been suffering from consumption for three years. Her maiden name was ROSENGRANT and she was born in Decatur County. She was an energetic woman, had many warm friends and was buried in the Dunkard Cemetery, Rev. L.M. Kob conducting the funeral services. ----------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 2, 2010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 9, 1883 Capt. RAY was up last Monday for the purpose of fussing, but Learn did not succeed very well. Several of the trains stop for meals at the Pennsylvania House. The social party at Opera Hall on Friday evening was an entire success. The little folks done remarkably well and all enjoyed a very pleasant evening's entertainment. Prof. R.A. HARKNESS and family, of Fairfield, attended the party at Opera Hall last week. Mrs. TODD, of Chariton, was also present. She and Miss ALICE WILLY returned to Chariton on Saturday. Many Republicans here speak favorably of Mrs. HARVEY, of Leon, for county superintendent, her reputation as a teacher being No. 1. Miss MANNEY has filled the office satisfactorily to almost all parties, and we regret she declines to be a candidate for re-nomination; but should Mrs. HARVEY be her successor the interests of the schools of the county would be well taken care of. A child of CHARLEY KNAPP who lives 4 miles southeast of town, got seriously burned with hot coffee last Sunday evening, and at present there are but little hopes of its recovery. A large delegation of our "blooming" school ma'ams left here on Monday to attend the Normal at Leon. There was quite a row at Burrtown, south of the depot on Monday evening. Two females went to slugging each other in the latest approved style, on account of some real or assumed injury of character, but the appearance of the Marshal, though without a warrant, put a stop to the affray and the ladies are now better friends than before. ------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 2, 2010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 9, 1883 FOUND AT LAST. Marsh's Golden Balsam, for the Throat and Lungs, is the Right Remedy. "Twenty-four years ago my wife and I were out on Lake Ontario in a sail boat during a hard wind storm, and were capsized and thoroughly drenched with water and chilled through. She took a severe cold and cough, from which she never recovered. I have spent hundreds of dollars for physicians' prescriptions and patent medicines, but all in vain. A short time ago I was given a sample bottle of Marsh's Golden Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. It seemed to help her. I purchased a large bottle, and then another and then two more -- for at last I had found the right remedy. It has cured her." (J.W. Brown, carriage manufacturer, Kansas City, Mo.) Marsh's Golden Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, and Marsh's Golden Blood & Liver Tonic, are for sale at Hildreth's drug store, Leon. Large bottles 50 cents and $1. --------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 2, 2010 [email protected] I wonder how much alcohol was in this stuff... My mother was a faithful Geritol taker for many years. Do they still sell it?

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 9, 1883 Cloudy tonight. Think it will rain. Harvesting all done and threshing commenced. Mr. BULLARD threshed today. His oats are splendid and averaged between 40 and 45 bushels to the acre. JOHN WALKER started his thresher today. Mrs. CRUISE WALKER went to Leon on the pony express Thursday to attend the show. Those who went to the show from this place say it was a poor excuse for a show. The pony express took a load of boys down. Mrs. GAMMILL had chicken for dinner Friday I guess, for there were several ladies there, among them being Mrs. Dr. HYATT, Mrs. FRIDLEY, Mrs. TUTTLE and the two Mrs. STONE. We noticed Dr. And Mrs. TODD, of Osceola, in town Saturday last. Miss MATTIE HARLAN has returned home. She has been working up near Osceola. Also WILL HARLAN, who has been out in the country harvesting. Dr. HYATT, our physician is going to leave our healthy little city and is going to Chillicothe, Wapello County. We are sorry to lose such a good citizen, but the doctor thinks he does not make enough here, and so is going away. Good bye, doctor, you have our best wishes. Dr. TODD, of Osceola, will take his place and will operate on the people's pocket books as well as on their ailments. Give him a call and be convinced. Mr. DAVIS, of the Van Wert House was called to the bed side of his half sister, Mrs. STEPHEN JAMES, of Lacelle. He was present at her death, which occurred at 11 o'clock Saturday, Aug. 4. She was buried in the Lacelle grave yard Sunday. The procession was the largest we have ever seen, there being 53 teams and a good many on horse back. We think that somebody ought to have LEE WATKINS arrested, as he is breaking the law (of nature), for he has one more tooth in his mouth than is allowed by the laws of nature. Mr. STILES is taking leave of this place and going to Garden Grove, we believe. An extra on the narrow gauge today for the purpose of putting in the switch at FIERCE's. We noticed a load of Weldon boys in town last Saturday night. They came to have a "tare," I guess, for they went to the saloon sober, but don't think they were sober when they came away, by the way they laughed and cut up. -- More anon, OLD HARRY. ----------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 2, 1010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, June 28, 1883 LEWIS, son of JOHN and CHRISTINA SIFER, was drowned near Weldon bridge, in Woodland Township, June 17th, age 21 years and 11 months. LEWIS, in company with a number of others had started to the river to view the overflow of water caused by recent rains, but before reaching the river he had to cross a small stream known as Turkey-run, where waters in connection with the river were thrown back over the road sufficiently to swim a horse, thus making it very unsafe to try to pass along the road. And while his companions begged and entreated him not to go, he started on horse back to try to reach the river bridge; and in safety reached a sand bank about one half the distance between the run and the river bridge. And there it is supposed he found it utterly impossible to proceed farther, and therefore made the attempt to return; but alas, he sank to rise no more. A raft was made and by the aid of grab hooks his body was found and taken home to the grief stricken parents, about 6 o'clock. Death at any time is a sad affliction to the surviving friends, but the circumstances in this case make it doubly sorrowful. When a tree has grown to maturity, these many years has ceased to yield fruit, and its branches have already begun to decay, there is nothing shocking to our feelings when the wintry blasts break it down to the ground. Not so when the young thrifty tree in Spring time, loaded with the bloom that gave promise of an abundant yield is stricken down and broken by a premature storm. It was very much so with our young friend. He was just blooming into manhood. Then, too, he was so kind and so noble. Why was he taken while others are left? These are some of the mysteries which we must leave in the hands of an Almighty God, "for when the Comforter cometh, he will teach us all things " The funeral services which took place Monday, the 18th, were conducted by Rev. W.H. Wilson, and the remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of weeping friends. The entire community sympathize with the bereaved family. -- Ella Comley Woodland, June 21st, 1883. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 2, 2010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa June 28, 1883 Mrs. JOHN GILLESPIE, of Pittsburgh, is visiting her father-in-law and mother-in-law. CLARK TREMBLY had a son born to him last Sunday -- a 12 pounder. GEORGE HENDERSON's wife presented him with twins, boy and girl. DOBOZY, near New Buda, swells the census with twins, two girls. BRYSON SCOTT who comes to the front with a pair of girls. We could not spare the time to look up any more just now. A rainy season must be just the time for babies. Quite a number of the farmers are in the corn with hoes trying to subdue the weeds, which are about to take the corn. Pleasanton will not celebrate this year, but will send her patriotic citizens to Davis City and elsewhere. -- I.X. PECK. ------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 2, 2010 [email protected] Note: And here I always thought the farmers would be too tired after all that work, to produce so many babies..... hmm.

I am not going to give individual 'scores' -- just the names of those who attended the school; The small number taking 'grammar' -- is disappointing........ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- The Journal Leon, Iowa June 28, 1883 SCHOOL REPORT. Report of the term of school taught in district No. 6, Richland Township: No. Pupils enrolled, 31; average daily attendance, 18; No. studying orthography, 30; reading, 30; arithmetic, 24; writing, 24; grammar, 9; geography, 16; U.S. History, 3; No. Visitors during the term, 5. The following is a list of the pupils, with the attendance, deportment and scholarship: EDDIE BROWN IDA BROWN LEWIS DEBUSK HADEN DEBUSK GEORGE ROBERTS MASON MCKEE ANDREW BROWN DORA MADARASZ VIRGINIA MCKEE SOPHIA MADARASZ FRANCES MCKEE ELMA MCKEE ELLA MCKEE ELIZA KIRK ELLA DEBUSK TURSA YOUNG JUDEA YOUNG MANDA DIXON CORA MILES JOSEPH YOUNG WILLIE YOUNG ELLA HENDERSON IDA HUKILL FRANK HENDRICKSON HULDAH YOUNG MARSHAL YOUNG. -- A.L. BROWN, Teacher. ------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 2, 2010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa August 9, 1883 Births, Marriages and Deaths Reported to Circuit Clerk for month of July: BIRTHS: JOHN D. STRONG and wife -- son. LAFAYETTE SMITH and wife -- daughter. ISAAC N. BEAVER and wife -- daughter KIMBALL FAIRALL and wife -- daughter. L.M. FRANCE and wife -- daughter. J.W. ARTT and wife -- son. EDWARD J. BLAIR and wife -- son. J.W. BROWNING and wife -- son. REUBEN MCKAY and wife -- daughter HIRAM HATFIELD and wife -- daughter. H. HULLINGER and wife -- son. J.W. MILLS and wife -- son. MILTON JONES and wife -- daughter. J.M. BAKER and wife -- son. FRANK BENNETT and wife -- son. E.J. TREMBLY and wife -- son. S.C. MITCHELL and wife -- son. A.C. BRADLEY and wife -- daughter. MARRIAGES: S.C. SPRINGER and ELECTA SPITZNOGGLE. O.W. MITCHELL and FANNIE L. FREEMAN. L. MCGAHNEY and EMMA JENSEN. J.W. BOWEN and FRANCIS V. CHESLEY. DEATHS: DENTH A. JONES, aged 21 years -- consumption. FRANK THOMPSON, aged 26 years -- gun shot wound. FRANCIS BROWNING, aged 6 days -- convulsions. WILLIS J. VANCE, aged 31 years -- paralysis. -------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 1, 2010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa September 13, 1883 J.A. SILVERS, who has been working here the past season, has left for his home in Butler, Mo. Mrs. T.J. ROSENGRANT has returned from a two weeks visit in Taylor County. We learn that S.H. BRIDGES is going west for his health, having rented his farm to DAVE SHELINE for five years. Rev. T.C. HOOD delivered an excellent sermon at the McAllister School House Aug. 26th. Text -- And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country. -- Luke 15:15. W.H. JENNINGS and HENRY AMOS visited our Sunday School Sept. 2d. Miss JANE THARP, of this place, is going to teach a six month's term of school at the White Oak District in Garden Grove Township, beginning October 1st. MARRIED -- At Van Wert, Sept. 2d, Mr. DAVID M. SHELINE, of this place, to Miss MARY, daughter of Rev. HARLAN. Mr. SHELINE is an enterprising gentleman and we congratulate him in his excellent choice. ------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 1, 2010 [email protected]

The Journal Leon, Iowa November 8, 1883 Last Wednesday evening as R. ROBERTS, the proprietor of the mill, was working around the mill a pin in the main shaft on the 4th floor of the mill caught in Mr. ROBERTS' coat pocket. In an instant his coat, vest and shirt was wound around the shaft. Mr. ROBERTS, with wonderful presence of mind braced himself against a support near and by exerting all his strength he was enabled to spring the shaft sufficiently to throw the coggs out of the opposite coggs. By that time his clothing was torn in threads and firmly wrapped around the shaft. His clothing would not give way on the shoulders. Mr. EDWARDS, the miller, was working on the lower floor and heard the noise caused by the grating of the coggs and ran up stairs to see what the trouble was. One glance at Mr. ROBERTS' forlorn position was sufficient. He ran down stairs and shut down the water gates, stopping the machinery, and thus saving Mr. ROBERTS' LIFE, for he certainly could not of held out much longer as the strain was terrible. Some idea of the force that he was contending with may be gained from the fact that his clothing had been drawn so tight over his shoulders, chest and arms as to force the blood through the skin. The only injury he sustained was a general straining of his entire system. After a few days rest he will be all right. It was a close call for Mr. ROBERTS. ------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 1, 2010 [email protected]

Anybody know who this "Mr. Edwards" was? Richard ROBERTS is my Great Grandfather. I owe Mr. Edwards a debt of gratitude for saving Grandpa Roberts life!! Thanks again, Nancee! You're the greatest. I would never have known this happened if not for you!!!! You help put this list on the map as the BEST ever!!!!! Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancee Seifert" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: 2010-01-01 2:05 PM Subject: [IADECATU] FROM THE GRAND RIVER CYCLONE -- NEARLY FATAL -- R. ROBERTS > The Journal > Leon, Iowa > November 8, 1883 > > Last Wednesday evening as R. ROBERTS, the proprietor of the mill, was > working around the mill a pin in the main shaft on the 4th floor of the > mill > caught in Mr. ROBERTS' coat pocket. In an instant his coat, vest and > shirt > was wound around the shaft. Mr. ROBERTS, with wonderful presence of mind > braced himself against a support near and by exerting all his strength he > was enabled to spring the shaft sufficiently to throw the coggs out of the > opposite coggs. By that time his clothing was torn in threads and firmly > wrapped around the shaft. His clothing would not give way on the > shoulders. > Mr. EDWARDS, the miller, was working on the lower floor and heard the > noise > caused by the grating of the coggs and ran up stairs to see what the > trouble > was. One glance at Mr. ROBERTS' forlorn position was sufficient. He ran > down stairs and shut down the water gates, stopping the machinery, and > thus > saving Mr. ROBERTS' LIFE, for he certainly could not of held out much > longer > as the strain was terrible. Some idea of the force that he was contending > with may be gained from the fact that his clothing had been drawn so tight > over his shoulders, chest and arms as to force the blood through the skin. > The only injury he sustained was a general straining of his entire system. > After a few days rest he will be all right. It was a close call for Mr. > ROBERTS. > ------------------------------------------------------- > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > January 1, 2010 > [email protected] > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Thanks, Jan -- I hadn't even heard about it and I watch KCCI News all the time... I've also been to the IGS in Des Moines. I'm glad they were able to cover and save their extensive genealogy inventory. Nancee -------Original Message------- From: Janice Lund Date: 1/1/2010 2:37:18 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [IADECATU] Volunteers Scramble To Save Genealogy Books Thought some of you might be interested in the article about the Iowa Genealogical Society in Des Moines, Iowa. The roof partially collapsed During the big blizzard just before Christmas. You can read the article and see the pictures at: http://www.kcci.com/politics/22098729/detail.html Jan www.iagenweb.org/decatur ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The Journal Leon, Iowa July 26, 1883 O! Give us a breeze, it's so hot. Operators all on a strike except one and he is kept very busy trying to keep cool. Farmers all about done cutting oats -- Bloomington Tp. will average 40 bushels per acre. A bran new plow boy arrived at the residence of G.R. BATHE Sunday morning, weight 10 pounds. Mrs. MARVIN and son, of Leon, Sundayed at CHARLEY REEDERS. Tell Plow boy his Aunt has been very sick since she was reading his last items to the Democrat. His writing beats pills all hollow. Why don't Cooper & Jackson show here if they are taking in all the small towns in the country. DAN CARR while binding on his Marsh Harvester the other day came to a bundle he failed to tackle. It contained a very large rattle snake. It had nine rattles and a button. Miss MARY MCBEE, of Ottumwa, who has been visiting friends and relations here returned home Monday morning. DAN ROBINSON's self binder would be a success if there was enough horses in the country to pull it. LOU RHOADS says he will take in the show if it costs a cow. Fearing I might get a job writing for Nasby's paper, will close. -- Yours Truly PLOW BOY's AUNT ---------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 1, 2010 [email protected]