Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-13
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Eddyville, Feb. 10.-Three deaths
and two births occurred at or near this
place the past week.
Mrs. A. e. Templeton, or Grandma"
Templeton, as she was more familiar
ly termed, passed away at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Joshua Emanuel,
on South Fifth street, at s o'clock Fri
day evening, February s, aged about,
IA years. She sustained an attack of.
paralysis several months ago, since
which time she has been a patient but,
severe sufferer. The old woman was
one of the oldest settlers, and was the
widow of Fred Templeton. She leaves
besides many friends, three sons,
| Lemuel, Adolphus, and VIM, and three
daughters, Mesdames F. j. Packer and
| Jackson and Joshua Emanuel, all of
| this place. The funeral was held from
the Christian church at this place yes
| terday afternoon at 2 o'clock, inter
ment being made in Highland GENE
! terry.
Henry Parish, the aged Civil war
veteran, and old settler of this place,
was buried Friday afternoon in High
land cemetery, under the auspices of
the G. A. R., of which he was a men,
Der. He leaves a wife and son.
| Frank Adler, son of Jacob Adler,
died at his home here at 8 o'clock
| Friday morning, February 7, OF lung
trouble, aged about Is years. He was
| first taken sick in Oskaloosa some
months ago. He leaves to mourn his
death, besides his parents, one sister,
Mrs. l.. Coins, of Burlington. He had
resided here all his life. The funeral
takes place today, interment to be
made in the cemetery on the hill.
Ethel McMahan, the little daughter
of Mrs. w. d. Odem, formerly of this
place, but now residing about midway
between Eddyville and Lakonta, who
has been very i'll several times during
the past four months with peritonitis,
was taken with a relapse Saturday
night, and is in dangerous condi-
ton.
Mrs. Joseph Parks, wife of the high
school principal, has been suffering
with grip the past week.
A marriage license was issued at
Oskaloosa few days ago to John Ley
son and Matilda Dougherty, of this
city
Friends of Jas. M. Kussart, of OF,
tumwa, have been endeavoring to sell
tickets to the benefit dance which will
soon take place in Ottumwa. Mr..
Kussart was for several years editor
of the Tribune at this place, and made
not only a good paper but many
friends here. who are sorry to learn of
his failing health. but wish him well.
There was dance in Castle hall BY
the X. P.'s Friday night and another
chop" at the Sanford Plummer home,
east of town. Saturday night.
Jas. A. Wylie. who returned from
Colorado some days ago, will remain
here permanently. He will be joined
by mis- family next June.
Miss Emma Moran from west of
town, visited friends in town Sunday.
Eddyville, Feb. 13.-The remains of
the late Frand Alder We're laid to rest
in Highland cemetery Monday after
noon, the funeral taking place from his
fathers residence, followed by preach
ing at 2 o'clock by Rev. A. B. Bush, at
the Baptist church, of which Rev. Bush
| is pastor.
''Uncle" George Gibson was taken
quite sick with heart trouble Tuesday
morning.
Marie, the little daughter of Mr., and
Mrs. Will Parsons, is convalescing
from severe attack of grip.
] Mrs. Frank Kussart has been on the
sick list, suffering with a severe cold.
Samuel Hayes, a prominent farm
] err residing over the river, will shortly
'Igo to Pennsylvania and Oklahoma to
see the country. and to visit relatives
in the former state. s.9 3s
| There was tea party at the hos.
4 pitable A. 9. Black home on South
4 Third street, Tuesday evening.
/ There was a small sized conflagra-
(! ton at the w. b. Nixon home Tuesday