The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-02-02
REDWOOD PIONEERS CALLED.
Mrs. Eliza c. Cahoon Dies in This City
and John O'fiara in North Yakima.


The sudden death last Monday of
Mrs. Eliza G. Cahoon. at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. G. O. Borg Of
this city, removes another old resi-
dent of Redwood county. Mrs.
Cahoon had been slightly ailing for
a week or two, but not enough to
confine her closely to her room, as
she was out in the yard talking with
Mr.. Borg only the day before her
death. She retired for nap Sun
day afternoon, and her daughter
had no hint Of anything unusual UNI
til she went to waken her about six
O'Clock, when Mrs. Cahoon failed to
respond to her daughters call and
could not be reused from the coma
tose state into which she seemed to
have passed, and doctor being
summoned the conclusion was
reached that the lady was the SUBJ
ject Of an attack Of appoplexy. Mr..
Cahoon continued in this heavy sleep,
without signs of consciousness or
suffering. unless by unusually labored
breathing. until past eleven o'clock
Monday forenoon. when she quietly
breathed her last.
Eliza C. Brewster was born at
Rutland, VT. June 18th, 1927, and
in 1888 removed with her parents to
Elkhorn, Wis. In 1849 she was
married to William Cahoon, with
whom she lived for 81 years Of
welded life, Mr.. Cahoon dying on
the family homestead in Underwood
in 1906. They removed to Mime
sofa with their family in 1867, set
ting at Rochester, and in 1872 took
a homestead in Underwood town
ship, this county. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Cahoon were pioneer Meth
odists, taking a leading part in re-
lgious activities in Underwood and
Wood Lake, being affiliated with the
congregation at the latter place.
Mrs. Cahoon is survived by her
daughter, Mrs. Borg. with whom
she has made her home since the
death Of her husband. and by her
son William Cahoon, who occupies
the old family homestead in Under
wood and who visited with his
mother only day or two before her
death.
Mrs. Cahoon was fortunate in
keeping up her interest in the actiyi-
ties of her home life almost until the
last, her beautiful needlework hav-
ing been exhibited as late as our last
county fair. Her peaceful passing
into the sleep of death was fitting
entering upon a we'll earned rest,
after nearly SO years of activity.
Funeral services are to be held
from the Borg residence on Wyom-
ing street this morning. at 10 clock,
conducted by Rev. E. v. Dubois,
interment to be at Marshall, beside
the body of the late husband of Mrs.
Cahoon.
John r O'Hara pioneer in Red
wood Falls as far back as 1868, died
at North Yakima Jan. 10Th, of kid
ney trouble. Mrs. Pat. Scanlon Of
Belview. his only daughter. was no.
titled by a telegram, but was too far
away to be able to attend the fun
eral, which was held from st.
Joseph's Catholic church at North
Yakima Friday following his death.
]. M. O'Hara his brother. is the only
other near relative of the deceased
in this vicinity.
Mr.. O'Hara was born in Ontario,
Canada. July 9th. 1897. and was
married to Miss Emily Quigly, who
survives him. in 1862. The family
removed to this vicinity in 1868 or
$50, and remained here until about
twelve years ago. whens.Mr. O'Hara
went with his sons to Melrose, this
state. where John O'Hara. asJr., was
engaged IN business. Subsequently
the family, with the exception of
Mrs. Scanlon, removed to North
Yakima. about FIVE years ago. where.
they have since remained. Mr..
O'Hara has seen little real health
for several years. his ailment being
of the nature Of diabetes. Besides
the widow and daughter. four sons
at North Yakima survive him. MIR.
O'Hara was generally respected