The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-01-06
DOW CITY ITEMS
Death Of Asa D. Baber.
Asa D. Baber, son of Mr.. and Mr.

Death Of Asa D. Baber.
Asa D. Baber. son of Mr.. and Mrs
j. Il. Baber, was born near Dow
City, Iowa. August %. 1884. and died
at his home Jan. 3. 1909. aged "a
years. months and IL days. He
gave evidence of conversion when
eleven years of age. Although not a
member of any church. he was a be-
lever. and believed in doing right for
rights sake. and in giving to every
one justice. not in fear of punish
ment, but because it was right. He
was bv profession telsgrapher, and
had held places of responsibility and
trust in Chicago and other large
places, his last position being in the
chief dispatcher's Office at Nation,
iii. His health failed about eighteen
months ago. He visited many emf
nent specialists. but they only gave
temporary relief. He returned home
from Arizona about six weeks ago,
and has since been confined co the
house. All that medical skill or
kind, loving care could do. could not
save him. He leaves to mourn his
loss. his widowed mother, three broth
ers and five sisters. Funeral from
the home Monday afternoon conducted
by Rev. LaRue of Denison. All ex-
tend sympathy to the bereaved fami-
ly.
The schools began again last Mon.
day.
E. H. Crandall has gone to New
Meoxico and if pleased will buy some
land.
Rev. Bremser was the preacher last
Sunday at the M. d. church as Rev.
Curtis was in no condition to preach,
owing to the sickness of his daugh-
ter
Martha Curtis is still very sick.
and at times her parents feel that she
will not live. AS her life is spared
from day to day they hope yet. how
ever. for her recovery.
The minister called by the Baptist
church has sent word he cannot come.
The present plan is to have minis
ter supply the churches both here and
at Woodbine.
The next number of the lecture en-.
tertainment course will be on Friday,
Jan. Is. when Gearheart will lecture.
Mrs. Marion Cole is still very
sick woman. and her loved ones are
much concerned over her condition.
Miss Grace Poitevin has returned
to her school work at Overton.
The markets on Tuesday were {:
Hogs, s5.005.50; wheat. 90: oats,
40-43; corn on cob. AZ; shelled, 40;
barley. 1880.
The Misses Inez and Jennie Halo
welt went to Ames Saturday. Miss
lnez is a student of the Ames college
and has charge of the boarding hall
for the preparatory short term.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marten Christensen
of Council Bluffs were here to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Christensen's
brother. Asa Baber. Mrs. Christensen
has been helping to care for him sew
eral days.
Aunt Serbia Rudd is quite sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Stempel went
to Council Bluffs Monday for
week S visit.
j. A. Scott was in Missouri Valley
Sunday.
Miss May Kelly. who is nursing
Mrs. Cole, was in Denison Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris McHenry have
returned home from Mitchell, S. ID.
Who're tbay haze been visiting their
son, Charles McieIry
Mrs. O'Mera has he added to the
sick list anis weea and is quite bad,
Mrs. Florence Downs of Overton.
Neo.. arrived Ia town Monday.
A. l. Rudi returned iiay from
Wenat. S. D.. where he has proved
up on homestead.
Mr. and Mrs James Spence of De-
lott were in town Monday.
Mrs Asa Down entertained at din
ner Fsidav Mrs. G agan of Fremont,
Neb., being the ouo Of town guest.
The Durocs and their ladies' enjoyed
q banquet and dance ~ Aharts' hall
Thursday evening. They report a
very enjoyable time.