Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-22
PASSING OF PIONEERS.
During The Past Ten Days Death Claimed
Four Of Decorah's Pioneers.
BEARD.

death spread It's wings over one VI
Decorah's pioneer mothers, Mrs. Will
ham Beard, after. an illness OF some
six weeks duration being a sufferer
from erysipelas, and complications
due to old age.
Sarah Maria Hammond was born in
Pennsylvania in the year 1897, and re-
moved with her parents when child
to Indiana, where she was married to
William Beard, and they came to
Winneshiek county locating near
Frankville in 1858, and coming to De-
corah in the year 1878. where she
since resided.
She was lady of sweet and kind
disposition, and one who enjoyed the
respect and esteem of all our citizens
during her long residence her, and
the memory of her good life will long
remain fresh in the minds of her many
respecting friends and neighbors.
She leaves to mourn her loss four
sons. Edward, Lou and j. O. of this
city and Hammond, of Prince Albert,
Canada, and also one brother and
sister, Seth and Caroline Hammond,
of South Bend. Ind.
The funeral services took place yes
terday from the Congregational
church, Rev. Willett officiating.
HOYT.
At the home of his daughter, Mrs.
E. w. Hoyt, in this city, yesterday
morning. occurred the death of Mr..
Thomas M. Hoyt. after an illness re-
sulting from old age.
Mr.. Hoyt was "a years old. and was
born in Connecticut. coming to De-
corah in 1880 where he since resided.
In lS45 he was married to Miss Hen
rietta Edmonds, four children blessing
the union, of whom two died In in
fancy. Mrs. E. W. Hoyt of this city
being the youngest daughter with
whom he has made his home for
number of years.
Mr.. Hoyt's life was an ideal one,
one that could we'll be emulated by
any man, always of cheerful. sunny
disposition, and to know him was to
be his friend. Few men have enjoyed
the respect and esteem that he did.
The funeral will be held at the home
of his daughter tomorrow afternoon,
Rev. Willett officiating.
RILEY.
At the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Mary Andrews. in this city. on last
Thursday. occurred the death OF Mrs.
Mary Riley, death resulting from
complications due to old age. she be-
ing 7S years old. She had made her
home in DEBORAH with her daughter
for the past nine years, and during her
residence here made many friends.
who will mourn her departure.
Deceased was born in 1880 in county
Mayo, Ireland, and was united in
marriage to Terrence Riley in the
year l847. coming then to the United
States, settling first in Wisconsin and
later in South Dakota.
She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Mary Andrews of this city and
Mrs. Edward Amos of Cripple Greek,
Colo.
The funeral services were held al
the Catholic church Saturday morn
ing, Rev. Father Have officiating
burial being in the Catholic cemetery
WILLIAMS.
Andy Williams. one OF the wei
known pioneer residents OF Decoraf
passed away at his home in this city
yesterday morning.
For fifty long years Mr.. Williams
has been a resident of DEBORAH. and ht
lived a clean and honorable life, ano
always enjoyed the respect and esteem
of all. He was born in Ireland, com
ing to this country when young
man. He was married to Miss Bridget
Noonan, who died number OF years
ago. since which time he has hveo
alone. Having amassed considerable
of this worlds goods during his In
dustrious life. his declining years
were made easier for him, and ne
lived life that commanded the re-
spect of lifelong friends and during
his long career here they were many.
He leaves to mourn his loss one SOL
John of Burlington. and two
brothers. John of Waukon and vii
liam who resides north Of town.
The funeral services will be helt
tomorrow morning from the Catholic
church, with interment in the Catho
lie cemetery.
SCHANCK.
Yesterday morning at the home o
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. q
Schanck, at West Union occurred tint
death of their eldest daughter, Mis-
Inez, from Bright's disease.
The news of the death of this youni
lady who was just in the bloom o
young womanhood comes as grea