Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, May 18, 1911 DAVID COOK SHAW, oldest son of JOHN and ELIZA SHAW, was born at Muncie, Indiana, October 16, 1856. He departed this life May 13, 1911 at the age of 54 years, 6 months and 26 days. He was married to ELIZA FUSON September 9, 1879. To this union seven children were born, five girls and two boys, as follows: JOHN C., of Grand River; SANFORD, of Briston, Montana; MINNIE ELIZA; Mrs. ROSA SMITH of Hopeville; ADDA, of Grand River; Mrs. MAUDE EPPERLY and MABEL ETHEL, of Leon Mrs. SHAW died April 24, 1894. On January 3, 1900, he was married to SARA E. LITTLEFIELD. To this union five girls were born, SYLVIA ELLEN, RUTH BLANCHE, ALMA KATHERINE, RUBY MARIE and CHLONA PEARL, all but two of whom survive him and were present at his last sickness and death, excepting one son. Mr. SHAW had been failing in health all winter. For the last four weeks he had not been able to attend to his work. During the last week of his sickness, he suffered intense pain, but was very patient until death relieved him. He moved to Leon in January, 1908, from Grand River and was engaged in blacksmithing. He was a splendid workman and soon had all the work he could do. He made many friends during his short stay and proved to be a good citizen. He was kind to his family and provided well for them. In his death Leon loses a good citizen, the community a splendid neighbor, the wife a devoted husband and the children a loving father. He leaves a wife, ten children, three grandchildren, four brothers and one sister, and a large company of friends to mourn his departure. He was a member of the I.O O.F. Funeral services were conducted at the late residence in Leon Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock by Rev. J.S. Coffin, Pastor of the Christian Church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Leon Cemetery. ------------------------------------------ Card of Thanks ~~ We desire to return our sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbors for their kind assistance in the last illness and death of our loving husband and father. -- Mrs. David Shaw and Children. --------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 8, 2009 [email protected]
Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, May 18, 1911 'Misses Olive Gwinn and Olive Bright Tell of the Happenings in Our Public Schools.' ---------------------- "A man who dares waste an hour of time has not learned the value of life." Mr. Shirer, of Henry Hold & Co., and Mr. Clark, of Silver Burdett & Co., called at the office last week in the interest of school text books. A nicely framed picture, "Sir Galahad," was added to the collection of pictures of the south primary room by the teacher and pupils of that room. The visitors at the south school were: Mrs. Coder, Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Lutz. A commencement card from Beula Tharp, a former classmate, announces that she graduates from the Montgomery County high school, Independence, Kansas, this month. Quite a number of our high school students are planning to attend the Decatur County Summer school. One evening last week Miss Sears and the Virgil class had an outing at Caster's Lake. The spelling contest in the high school last Friday was easily won by the seniors with a handsome margin. The 9th grade won second place, the 10th third place and the 11th grade last place. An old book case put out of commission years ago and stored in the basement was taken to the furniture store to be repaired. It is in good order and is used for an apparatus case. The teachers of our schools were entertained last Friday at a six o'clock dinner by Mr. And Mrs. C.W. Hoffman. The hungry teachers did ample justice to the elegant repast and lingered until a late hour, enjoying the evening in games and stories. Miss Peck won in the whistle contest and Miss Hull in the guessing contests. A number of our boys took part last Friday in a field meet with Graceland college and the Lamoni high school. The Graceland team was heavy but our boys were able to take some honors in the jumps and dashes. Graceland took first place with 82 points, Leon high school with 27 1/2 points, second, and the Lamoni high school won 6 1/2 points. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 8, 2009 [email protected]
Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa May 18, 1911 LEW H. YOUNG, formerly a resident of Leon, died Wednesday morning of last week at his home in Ottumwa as the result of an overdose of a strong nerve medicine that he had taken a short time before. Mr. YOUNG had been in poor health for some time and on Wednesday morning he prepared some medicine at his drug store, the Ballingal Pharmacy, and returned to his home complaining of being ill. He took a dose of the medicine and went to bed. His condition was such that his heart could not withstand the strong medicine and his death resulted soon after. Two physicians who had been called were unable to save his life. A coroner's inquest was held on that afternoon and the jury found that death had resulted from an overdose of gelsemium sedative and not with suicidal intent. The news of his sad death was a great shock to his many friends in Leon and Decatur County. Mr. YOUNG is a son of Major and Mrs. J.L. YOUNG, and a brother of Mrs. J.W. HURST, of Leon. The following tribute to Mr. YOUNG was published in the Ottumwa Daily Review issue of May 11: LEW YOUNG was a brilliant business man when in the years of good health and he was absolutely on the square. This remark was made to the Review last evening when reviewing the life of LEW H. YOUNG since coming to Ottumwa twenty years ago from the little city of Leon. And this was true of poor LEW YOUNG. He was on the square and beyond that his was the ever helping hand to a friend, for the young men of his acquaintance more particularly. One of his greatest delights while a traveling salesman over considerable territory, was to pick out a good location for a friend, buy the business, usually a drug store, send for a young man who was ambitious and place him in charge, giving his protege all the chance in the world to make good, to ultimately become owner of the store. LEW YOUNG was an earnest, indefatigable and successful worker and never overlooked the opportunity to advance the interests he represented, but always on the square. He had no enemies who will care to remember anything against him. Everybody admired him, loved him for genial ways, glad to meet him any time, was always sure of his unfailing kindness, of courtesy, of sympathy and encouragement. His remarkable resourcefulness in business, his charity of views on business matters, his organizing abilities and standard business qualities that made him dependable, that commanded respect and invite explicit confidence in his judgment, all proved the exceptional power in the affairs with which he came in contact and became personally interested. LEW YOUNG was kindly and steadfast in his grace that makes men admirable. He was honored for his honesty and Ottumwa has sustained a great loss in his release from that tireless activity that did so much for so many, who today grieve that death has ever taken their fellow citizen, their loyal and true friend. ------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 8, 2009 [email protected]
Hi Jo: Did you look in any other Decatur Co. Papers for his obit? You said the Journal" is that the Decatur Co. Journal, or the Leon Journal-Reporter? Right off the top of my head, I don't know 'what all' newspapers there were in 1917.. Nancee ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- We are hoping to find an obituary for her father James Harrison Acton to Determine just who his parents were. I have been in touch with Sherry Balow Who is always a great one to help out and who has Acton relatives, we think Our Actons are cousins. So far all we have found was a death notification Of Sept 28, 1917 in the Journal. We have records from the Old Soldiers Home In Marshalltown but nothing saying who his father is. Again Nancy thanks for all you do, I wish I could help, but that darn full Time job of mine takes too much time-Jo Achee, Louisiana -----
Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, May 18, 1911 JUNIETTA ACTON was born in Pleasanton, Decatur County, Iowa April 19, 1868, and died at her home in Leon, Iowa, May 14, 1911 at the age of 43 years and 26 days. She was the eldest daughter of JAMES and MARTHA ACTON, of Leon, Iowa. At the age of 17 years she became a member of the Baptist Church and has always cherished belief in the power of Christ to save. On the 15th day of August, 1885 she was united in marriage to HARVEY HARP. To this union five daughters were born as follows: Mrs. ETHEL JOHNSON, Mrs. EDNA VAUGHN, Mrs. ESTHER WOOD, all of Leon, Iowa and AGNES and HELEN HARP, still with their father. Besides these daughters and her husband, she leaves to mourn her departure a father, mother and one brother, VERNE A. ACTON of Atlantic, Iowa In the death of Mrs. HARP, the husband has lost a faithful and a loving wife and the daughters a loving mother. The sympathy of the community is extended them in this their lonely hour of grief. Funeral services were held at the home, the Park Hotel, Monday afternoon at 2:30 Rev. J.S. Coffin, Pastor of the Christian Church spoke, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Leon Cemetery. ----------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert **with corrections from Jo Achee December 8, 2009 [email protected]
This is off the female pall bearers theme but the names of the female pall bearers struck a chord with me - I have a copy of a photo showing Goldie Smith, Theda Hinds, my Grandmother Agnes Harp and another lady I think the name is Blanche Marini sp? The handwriting is difficult to say the least but the four young ladies are wearing really great hats it is a studio photo. We were never sure where the photo was taken or the exact time frame. But this make it appear to have been in Leon I think before Grandmothers marriage in March 1912. Does anyone have info on any of these ladies? Jo Achee -- Original Message ----- From: "Stacy Smith" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:37 AM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] DEATH OF MIDA ALMA TEATERS > Reading this, I wonder... > I never thought about it before, but why is it tradition for pall bearers > to > be guys? Or is it just traditon in our family? > Anyone have any thoughts? > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nancee Seifert" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 2:47 PM > Subject: [IADECATU] DEATH OF MIDA ALMA TEATERS > > >> Decatur County Journal >> Leon, Iowa >> Thursday, October 5, 1911 >> >> MIDA ALMA TEATERS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.M. TEATERS, was born >> January >> 11, 1889 in Wayne County, Iowa, and died in Leon, Iowa, September 27, >> 1911, >> at the age of 22 years, 8 months and 16 days. >> >> The deceased had not been strong during her life and on Wednesday morning >> suddenly passed away. The funeral was held from the Methodist Church >> Thursday at 2:30, conducted by the Pastor E.M. Hoff. The body was laid >> to >> rest in the Leon Cemetery. The pall bearers were six young ladies, >> Misses >> Goldie Smith, Nellie Gloaker, Theda Hinds, Bertha DeWece, Mabel Smith, >> Mrs. >> Roy Gore. >> >> The family have the sympathy of many friends in this hour of sorrow. >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert >> December 6, 2009 >> [email protected] >> >> This says so little about her........ >> >> 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 > > 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: 8.5.426 / Virus Database: 270.14.98/2552 - Release Date: 12/08/09 07:34:00
Some of the young girls' obituaries that I've transcribed, show the pall bearers being their young girl friends.. Such an honor that must have been for them and the family of the deceased. I'm not sure where the term 'pall bearers' came into being; Webster's says the word 'pall' means: something that covers with darkness or gloom; a cloth for spreading over a coffin. Webster's says the words 'pall bearer' mean: one of several persons who carry or attend the coffin at a funeral. (food for thought).. Nancee -------Original Message------- From: Kathleen Deao Date: 12/8/2009 9:41:43 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IADECATU] DEATH OF MIDA ALMA TEATERS About Pall bearers: This is the first time I've seen an obit from that Time with female pall bearers. I believe it was all males because of The heavy weight to carry. However, now the coffin is often on a Wheeled "carrier", and when my in-laws died, the grandchildren, Females included, all helped. The only lifting was in and out of the Hearse. Sad day, but the girls felt more a part of the service, and The physical weight was a privilege. Kathleen 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
Nancy Thanks for submitting this obituary as it is for my Great Grandmother, I can see you have the same awful copy to work from that we found. However, in the Spring of this year we were so lucky to receive a copy of the Decatur County Journal's obit from Helen Harp Alley's grandson Marty. I would like to send the few corrections now. Oddly enough her name was really Junietta not Jennie Etta Acton her name is mispelled in the marriage records etc. Her name is Junietta because my Mother was named after her. As far as the obit goes: The date she was married to Harvey Harp was Aug 15 1885. "In the death of Mrs. Harp...and the daughters" (not children)"...in this their lonely hour of grief." "Funeral services were conducted at the home, the Park Hotel, Monday afternoon at 2:30 by Rev. J. S. Coffin, pastor of the Christian Church..." We are hoping to find an obituary for her father James Harrison Acton to determine just who his parents were. I have been in touch with Sherry Balow who is always a great one to help out and who has Acton relatives, we think our Actons are cousins. So far all we have found was a death notification of Sept 28, 1917 in the Journal. We have records from the Old Soldiers Home in Marshalltown but nothing saying who his father is. Again Nancy thanks for all you do, I wish I could help, but that darn full time job of mine takes too much time-Jo Achee, Louisiana ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancee Seifert" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 4:28 PM Subject: [IADECATU] DEATH OF JENNIE ETTA (ACTON) HARP > Decatur County Journal > Leon, Iowa > Thursday, May 18, 1911 > > JENNIE ETTA ACTON was born in Pleasanton, Decatur County, Iowa April 19, > 1868, and died at her home in Leon, Iowa, May 14, 1911 at the age of 43 > years and 26 days. > > She was the eldest daughter of JAMES and MARTHA ACTON, of Leon, Iowa. At > the age of 17 years she became a member of the Baptist Church and has > always > cherished belief in the power of Christ to save. On the 16th day of > August, > 188? she was united in marriage to Harvey Harp. To this union five > daughters were born as follows: Mrs. ETHEL JOHNSON, Mrs. EDNA VAUGHN, Mrs. > ESTHER WOOD, all of Leon, Iowa and AGNES and HELEN HARP, still with their > father. Besides these daughters and her husband, she leaves to mourn her > departure a father, mother and one brother, VERNE A. ACTON of Atlantic, > Iowa > > > In the death of Mrs. HARP, the husband has lost a faithful and a loving > wife > and the children a loving mother. The sympathy of the community is > extended > them in this their lonely hour of sorrow. > > Funeral services were held at the home, the Rebekkas attending in one > body. > Rev. I. ? Co??, pastor of the Christian Church spoke, after which the > remains were laid to rest in the Leon Cemetery. > --------------------------------------------------- > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > December 5, 2009 > [email protected] > > note: This was incredibly hard to read, as the microfilm was scratched and > very light. I highlighted it in pink and used a magnifying glass to read > the > words.. If you find errors, let me know. > > > 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: 8.5.426 / Virus Database: 270.14.96/2548 - Release Date: 12/05/09 19:41:00
J. J. Farrell, in Inventing the American Way of Death, 18301920 (1980), describes common funeral-related practices that prevailed through the mid-to-late 1800s among people of European descent. Most people died at home during this period, and funerals and burials were handled by the immediate family and neighbors. After the death, women in the family would wash, dress and prepare the body for burial. Men were responsible for making the plain wood coffin or securing it from the local carpenter. Male survivors dug the grave, and in some cases carved the grave stone. The wake was typically held at home, followed by a committal service at grave-side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Nancee's notes: It was also quite common for families who had loved ones die during terrible winters, to wrap the bodies and put them in the barn or other buildings, and wait until spring thawing to bury the body.. I can't imagine knowing my loved one was dead, frozen, etc. In the barn..... People then were a much, much sturdier stock; not so maudlin as we are now. I believe it was the honorable thing for men to do, being pall bearers.. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- As industrialization flourished, American cities grew more crowded, and living spaces became smaller. When death occurred, many families did not have the physical space for a wake in the home. D. C. Sloane (1991) cites three other reasons for the expanding roles of undertakers in the late nineteenth century: (1) the rise in popularity of embalming; (2) a longer distance from the home to the cemetery necessitated someone to organize the procession; and (3) families were concerned about ensuring that all the formalities were followed. The National Funeral Directors Association was established in 1882. The group decided to use the term funeral directors, rather than undertakers, in an effort to portray a more professional image. During the twentieth century, the role of the funeral director continued to expand into areas previously held by the family and the clergy. -------Original Message------- From: Stacy Smith Date: 12/08/09 06:28:04 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IADECATU] DEATH OF MIDA ALMA TEATERS Reading this, I wonder... I never thought about it before, but why is it tradition for pall bearers to Be guys? Or is it just traditon in our family? Anyone have any thoughts?
About Pall bearers: This is the first time I've seen an obit from that time with female pall bearers. I believe it was all males because of the heavy weight to carry. However, now the coffin is often on a wheeled "carrier", and when my in-laws died, the grandchildren, females included, all helped. The only lifting was in and out of the hearse. Sad day, but the girls felt more a part of the service, and the physical weight was a privilege. Kathleen
Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, November 2, 1911 JOHN JACOB SEARS was born in Macoupin County, Illinois, July 9, 1833, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. VERN E. KIER, near Leon, Iowa, on Sunday, October 22, 1911, being at the time of his death 78 years, 3 months and 13 days of age. He was the third son of DANIEL and ELIZABETH MARTIN SEARS, former residents of this county. In 1836, he immigrated with his parents to Jefferson County Iowa, settling on a farm near Fairfield where he grew to manhood. He was married to MARY JANE PHILLIPS, of the same county on the 16th day of November, 1862. In 1866, with his wife and one child, he removed to Decatur County and settled in Center Township where he resided continuously for 28 years. In 1864 he changed his residence to High Point Township and again in the spring of 1901 to Decatur Township where he resided until the death of his wife in March, 1909, since which time he has made his home with his children. He was the father of eight children two of whom have preceded him to the spirit world. The remaining six are: LEWIS, of High Point Township; BENY T., Mrs. H.L. COONTZ and Mrs. VERN E. KIER, of Center Township; Mrs. W S. SNYDER, of Swift Current, Canada; and GROVER C., of Great Falls, Montana. Besides his children he also leaves an aged sister, Mrs. MARY J. CARTER and one brother, SAMUEL V. SEARS, of Taylor, Neb., also six grandchildren, a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. He with his wife united with the Church of the Brethren about 1867, in which faith they remained and constantly labored in the cause of the Master until they heard that welcome call "Come ye blessed of my Father inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." Funeral services were held at the Franklin Church on Friday, October 27, conducted by Elder Abraham Wolfe, of Udell, Iowa. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. ----------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 8, 2009 [email protected]
Lewis May Kob was my great-great grandfather. I'm pleased and surprised to see one of "mine" here! Thanks! Barbara Whitsitt, Illinois -------------------------------------------------- From: "Nancee Seifert" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 7:09 PM To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Subject: [IADECATU] DEATH OF ELDER L.M. KOB > Decatur County Journal > Leon, Iowa > Thursday, July 6, 1911 > > Elder L.M. KOB was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, December 25, > 1834, > and died at his late home in Garden Grove, Iowa, June 26, 1911, aged 76 > years, 6 months and 1 day. > > He came with his parents to Henry County, Indiana, when six years old > where > he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Miss ANNA WIMMER, of > that > county, March 29, 1857. They emigrated to Iowa the same year, reaching > Decatur County, June 4th, in which county they have ever since resided. > To > this union five children were born, two sons and three daughters; the sons > preceded him to the spirit world; the daughters are: Mrs. SIDNEY DUFFIELD, > of Center Township; Mrs. ELIZABETH KENTNER, of Morgan Township, and Miss > JEMIMA KOB, of Garden Grove. > > He united with the Church of the Brethren about 1860, and being a very > zealous worker in the church, he was soon chosen to the ministry and owing > to the rapid progress made by him was soon advanced to the second degree > and > then to the full ministry or eldership in which capacity he has served his > church faithfully and well as long as he lived. His sickness was of long > duration, yet he never murmured or complained but longed so much to be > released from this world of suffering and go home to rest. By his death > the > church feels her great loss for his life, one that was fully consecrated > to > the Lord. He will be sadly missed by the community at large for he was > always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. > > Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 11 o'clock at the Franklin > Church > conducted by Elder A.L. Sears. Text, Rev. 22:14, after which the remains > were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of > sorrowing > friends and laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. "Blessed are the dead > which die in the Lord, from henceforth yea sayeth the spirit that they may > rest from their labors and their works do follow them." > --------------------------------------------------------- > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > December 7, 2009 > [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
I vaguely remember Russell Reed and do not remember his wife's name, (Cathy?). They were friends of my parents, Buddy and Dorothy Price, and I remember, also vaguely, visiting them and children, (seems like 3 or 4), on a visit back to Van Wert sometime after or around 1951. I believe Mom kept a Christmas card connection but do not remember it lasting after I was grown. Just thought I'd mention since you rang a distant bell with the mention of Russell Reed. Sherry (Price) Balow > [Original Message] > From: Gary & Laura Muselman <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: 12/7/2009 6:43:00 PM > Subject: [IADECATU] Fw: George Webb Van Wert > > not sure to send this to > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gary & Laura Muselman > To: Nancee Seifert > Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 6:37 PM > Subject: George Webb Van Wert > > > I've just recently joined this little family of e-mailers, I found a lot of VanWert stuff after my mom passed away this spring. My great grandfather was George Webb. I didn't know he had a restaurant until this letter, he is pictured in the VanWert book on page 17, > My grandfather Floyd "Mike" Webb graduated in 1924, my grandma Eva Sink Webb in 1926, other relative Grace Webb Young, Neal and Isabel Sink and Ethel Webb Reed Love - I am looking for any info for Ethel's first husband Kenneth Reed and their son Russell. > thanks feel free to post this if you find it interesting. > I'll look for more stuff if you want, > Laura Muselman > 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
Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, July 6, 1911 Elder L.M. KOB was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, December 25, 1834, and died at his late home in Garden Grove, Iowa, June 26, 1911, aged 76 years, 6 months and 1 day. He came with his parents to Henry County, Indiana, when six years old where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Miss ANNA WIMMER, of that county, March 29, 1857. They emigrated to Iowa the same year, reaching Decatur County, June 4th, in which county they have ever since resided. To this union five children were born, two sons and three daughters; the sons preceded him to the spirit world; the daughters are: Mrs. SIDNEY DUFFIELD, of Center Township; Mrs. ELIZABETH KENTNER, of Morgan Township, and Miss JEMIMA KOB, of Garden Grove. He united with the Church of the Brethren about 1860, and being a very zealous worker in the church, he was soon chosen to the ministry and owing to the rapid progress made by him was soon advanced to the second degree and then to the full ministry or eldership in which capacity he has served his church faithfully and well as long as he lived. His sickness was of long duration, yet he never murmured or complained but longed so much to be released from this world of suffering and go home to rest. By his death the church feels her great loss for his life, one that was fully consecrated to the Lord. He will be sadly missed by the community at large for he was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 11 o'clock at the Franklin Church conducted by Elder A.L. Sears. Text, Rev. 22:14, after which the remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth yea sayeth the spirit that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them." --------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 7, 2009 [email protected]
Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, June 22, 1911 INEZ E. STILL was born April 14, 1887, in Leon, Iowa, and grew to womanhood here, loved and respected by all who knew her and died June 13, 1911, at about 1 p.m. at her home in this city being twenty-four years, one month and twenty-nine days of age. Sister INEZ was converted and baptized under the labor of Elder E.W. Shephard early in life, uniting with the church of her choice and was married to BERT SCOTT on December 25, 1906. To this union was born one child which is left to mourn the loss of a mother. For some months Sister SCOTT has been battling for life against tuberculosis but finally the enemy overcame her and she fell asleep in death to await the resurrection morn, when all will be set free from pain and death. The funeral took place Thursday forenoon at the Adventist Christian Church conducted by her old pastor who formerly resided at Leon, who spoke words of comfort from the Apostle Paul, "Wherefore comfort one another with these words," To a very large concourse of friends who had gathered to pay their last tribute of love and respect to a neighbor, school mate and a friend. The floral offerings were very beautiful. Mrs. SCOTT leaves a loving companion, one son, three years old, father, mother, five sisters and four brothers, who were all present at the funeral, and a number of relatives with a large circle of friends, to mourn their loss, but they mourn not as those who have no hope. Interment in the Leon Cemetery. -- Elder J.J. Ruppert, Muscotah, Kansas -------------------------------------- Card of Thanks ~ We desire to express our sincere appreciation of the kindness of our friends during the illness and death of our beloved wife and daughter. -- Bert Scott, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Still -------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 7, 2009 [email protected]
I haven't been able to find out the ancestry of W.A. Rush, but ...... Mrs. Rush, I believe is Aletha Adell [Clay] Rush, she was teaching music in 1915, 8th grade, Jamison, Iowa. She died in 1956, Osceola, Iowa.
Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, July 13, 1911 JOHN S. TULLIS, son of MOSES and MARY TULLIS, was born in Ross County, Ohio, March 2, 1832, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. LAFE WEAVER, in Leon, Iowa, July 3, 1911, at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 1 day. >From Ross County, Ohio, he moved with his parents to Rush County, Indiana, and later moved back to Ohio, settling in Van Wert County. He came with his older brothers to Decatur County, Iowa, in 1856. On November 13, 1856, he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with MARY ANN WALKER, in Rush County, Indiana. To this union nine children, four girls and five boys, were born. They were MARY JANE, DONA BELLE, EDITH, NELLIE, HAMILTON L., OLIVER, EDWARD, CHARLES and THOMAS. THOMAS and DONA BELLE died in childhood In the year 1907 MARY JANE departed this life. All of the rest with thirty grandchildren and one great grandchild are left to mourn his loss. Mr. TULLIS with three other brothers gave himself to the service of his country in 1861. All served with great honor. God spared them through the dark days of the war and they are all living with the exception of the subject of this sketch. Mr. TULLIS was the first man to circulate a petition for a newspaper in Decatur County. He was converted in early life and has lived a consistent Christian life. He was the last member of the Decatur I.O.O.F. Lodge who was initiated. He was also a member of the Encampment and Rebekah lodge, and a member of the G.A.R. Since the death of his wife in the year 1884 he has made his home in various places temporarily, spending considerable time with his daughter, Mrs. F.E. CLAVER, at Richmond, California, and with his other children in Leon, the greater part of the time at the home of his daughter, Mrs. LAFE WEAVER. He had been in poor health for some time and was feeling unusually well just before the sudden attack that caused his death. In a single moment he stood in the presence of his God to answer for his part in life. He had often remarked that when he passed away he wanted to go without a lingering illness. Uncle JOHN was beloved by all who knew him and the sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved relatives. He was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need and his acts of kindness during his busy life were many. The funeral occurred Wednesday morning of last week at the M.E. Church in Decatur and interment followed in the cemetery at that place. The Decatur lodge of I.O.O.F. Had charge of the funeral, Rev. Vannata, Pastor of the Decatur M.E. Church, preaching the funeral sermon. ------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 7, 2009 [email protected]
Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, July 6, 1911 'Body Discovered in the Barn at the Home of his Son-in-law, Lafe Weaver, Monday.' ----------------------------------- Uncle JOHN TULLIS was found dead Monday evening shortly after six o'clock lying inside the barn at the home of his son-in-law, LAFE WEAVER, in southeast Leon. Mr. TULLIS returned Monday noon from near Decatur where he had been visiting at the home of Theodore Mullin, and fishing on Grand River. He was feeling unusually well and ate a hearty dinner. He remained at the WEAVER home until about three o'clock when he told Mrs. WEAVER, his daughter, that he believed he would go up town for a while and taking up his hat he started out going by the barn. That was the last seen of him by Mrs. WEAVER until her son, ORVILLE, found the body lying inside the barn shortly after six o clock. It seems after getting to the barn he was taken suddenly ill and he stepped inside for a moment and while standing there death came. He had fallen with his face against the side of a partition running north and south across the interior of the structure and had apparently never struggled after falling. Master ORVILLE, who was playing about the yard, for some reason went to the barn, and as he stepped inside found the body of his grandfather. He ran for his mother and she hurried to the barn. They tried to raise the fallen body but were unable to do so. Help was quickly summoned and a physician called but it was found that Mr. TULLIS had been dead for about three hours. The news of the sudden death was a great shock to the many friends of Uncle JOHN. The funeral was held Wednesday morning, interment following in the cemetery at Decatur. Mr. TULLIS was born in Van Wert County, Ohio, seventy-nine years ago last March. He had been a resident of Decatur County many years. An obituary will be published in the next issue of the Journal. ------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 7, 2009 [email protected]
back in the day, sherry, it was common place for parents to give their kids the delivering doctor's name as their middle name. my g'pa's middle name was labeau.......and all my folks are totally scots, scots irish, irish and indian! could never figure out where the heck "labeau" could've came from 'till 'bout 10 years or so ago i found out that the local doc at the time was an immigrant (legal) french huguenot named "labeau". Voilla!......mac ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherry Balow" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] DR. ELBERT C. MACY > After long wondering about the name "Macy" in my great-grandfathers name, > (George Macy Acton), I came to believe that quite possibly he was named > for > this doctor. The doctor and the Acton family were in close proximity to > each other in one of the census. I imagine, now, that it was likely the > elder Macy, Elbert, that might actually have been the "Macy" that inspired > this grandfathers middle name. Getting ready for snow here -- a winter > blast is fast approaching. > -Sherry > > >> [Original Message] >> From: Nancee Seifert <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Date: 12/6/2009 8:21:19 AM >> Subject: [IADECATU] DR. ELBERT C. MACY >> >> Decatur County Journal >> Leon, Iowa >> Thursday, May 18, 1911 >> >> ELBERT C. MACY was the son of DAVID and CAROLINE MACY. He was born at >> Bethany, Harrison County, Missouri, July 7, 1844. In 1855 his parents > moved >> to Pleasanton, Iowa, which was his home until the breaking out of the > Civil >> War. In 1863, at Edenburg, Missouri, he enlisted in Co. K. 1st Missouri > Vol >> Cavalry, and continued in the services until his company was mustered >> out >> in April 1865. On July 23, 1865, at Pleasanton, Iowa, he was united in >> marriage with ALMIRA SNOOK, a daughter of WILLIAM and ROSENA SNOOK. >> Since >> the date of his marriage until his death, he resided continually in >> Pleasanton, except a period of about three years between 1873 and 1876 > when >> he lived in Jamesport, Mo. Upon his return to Pleasanton he at once >> began >> the practice of medicine in which profession he was extensively and > actively >> engaged from that date until in December last. >> >> He united with the Christian Union Church at this place in the year, >> 1889, >> of which church he remained a loyal member until his death. He leaves >> surviving him, his wife and son, and a sister, CYNTHIA CUTLER, the latter > a >> resident of Bourbon County, Kansas. >> >> The funeral of Dr. MACY was conducted by the writer, assisted by Bro. > Geo. P >> Campbell, of Davis City. We have known three generations of this >> family, >> all of them physicians and eminent in their chosen profession. We >> rejoice >> to number them among our friends. The services were held in the palatial >> home on Saturday, May 13, 1911, at 2 p.m. A very large concourse of > people >> were present to attest their love and esteem for the deceased and family. >> No man in Pleasanton could be more greatly missed. For a generation he > has >> served this community, and he is embalmed in the hearts of many, for who >> enters the home more welcome than the family physician. Dr. MACY was >> neither austere nor dogmatic, but modest and retiring, public spirited, >> loyal to his country, his friends and his town. Truly, we shall not see > his >> likeness again soon. The casket was a bank of most beautiful flowers. >> Appropriate scripture was read, prayer by Bro. Campbell, and a number of >> hymns tenderly rendered and the writer did what he could to lift the pall > of >> death that hung like a cloud over their home. An intimate friend said to > me >> after the services: "I never saw so many tears on the faces of old >> people, >> and where there were so few relatives." To us the scene is riveted upon >> memory's pages to go out with life itself only. The parting look was > taken >> and followed by a large funeral procession. The casket was taken to the >> Hamilton Cemetery one mile north of Pleasanton and laid to rest. >> Benediction by Bro. Campbell. >> >> We could enlarge upon this sketch, but how can we enlarge upon the life, >> labors and services of one who gave more than 30 years of his life to >> relieve the suffering of his race. Bro. MACY will live on in human >> hearts >> and the poet has said: "To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to > die. >> May God's blessing be upon those loved ones is my prayer for Jesus >> sake. >> >> Affectionately their brother in sorrow. >> >> -- J.H. >> (cannot read last name). >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert >> December 6, 2009 >> [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 > > > 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 >
Reading this, I wonder... I never thought about it before, but why is it tradition for pall bearers to be guys? Or is it just traditon in our family? Anyone have any thoughts? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancee Seifert" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 2:47 PM Subject: [IADECATU] DEATH OF MIDA ALMA TEATERS > Decatur County Journal > Leon, Iowa > Thursday, October 5, 1911 > > MIDA ALMA TEATERS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.M. TEATERS, was born January > 11, 1889 in Wayne County, Iowa, and died in Leon, Iowa, September 27, > 1911, > at the age of 22 years, 8 months and 16 days. > > The deceased had not been strong during her life and on Wednesday morning > suddenly passed away. The funeral was held from the Methodist Church > Thursday at 2:30, conducted by the Pastor E.M. Hoff. The body was laid to > rest in the Leon Cemetery. The pall bearers were six young ladies, Misses > Goldie Smith, Nellie Gloaker, Theda Hinds, Bertha DeWece, Mabel Smith, > Mrs. > Roy Gore. > > The family have the sympathy of many friends in this hour of sorrow. > -------------------------------------------------------- > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > December 6, 2009 > [email protected] > > This says so little about her........ > > 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