Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-03-22
OBITUARY.
WOODWARD.

Brother James Woodward was born
in Howard county, Iowa, Nov. %, 1855.
Here he spent the greater part of his
life. Sept. 10, 1877, he was married
to Emma Wilson and three children
were born to this union, two daughters
and son, all of whom have passed
away. Feb. II, 1883, he was married
to Addie Moore and to this union were
born two children, one son and one
daughter.
In the spring of 1899, he with his
family moved to Dell Rapids, S. D..
where they resided till the spring of
1904 when they moved to Dickey coun-
ty, N. D., whnre he lived till the 10th
day of March when he passed peace
fully to his rest. For the past two
years he has been an invalid of cancer
The most able physicians. were sum-
moned to his help, but all medical skill
failed to give relief. Other means
were sought for the restoration of
health; they also failed. During the
last six months the suffering has been
intense. He alone knew what he was
bearing, for words failed to describe
it. Three weeks ago the heart began
to beat more slowly, so we knew the
end was near. He endured his afflict-
ton bravely and patiently, hoping for
the !. best Everything loving hands
could do was done. to make the last
days more pleasant. A few hours be-
fore he passed away, he gave this
pleasing testimony.
II have fought good fight, ! have
kept the faith, l have finished my
course. Hence forth there there is laid
up for me crown Of righteousness,
which the Lord the righteous Judge
will give to me at that day. -
He united with the Baptist church of
Cresco in 1879, and has been loyal
member of the same ever since. He
has since his union with said body been
foremost worker, holding many i'm
portant Offices. Fragrant memories
dwell in the minds of many to whom
he impaired the words of truth.
He was also member of the Odd
Fellows, Woodmen, Rebekas and Roy
al Neighbors. In all these Lodges he
was we'll respected member, of ex-
cellent standing. AS a citizen he was
looked upon as one of moral integrity,
and interested in the welfare of the
community in which he resided. He
has held important offices in connection
with city life at Glendale, N. d..
which he proved himself well qualified
to hold. He loved all whom he knew
intimately, and was loved by them.
The many friends gathered upon this
occasion, the beautiful flowers resting
on the casket indicate the warm place
he holds in esteem of those who knew
him.
He was loving husband, an affection
ate father, and always deeply inter
ested in the welfare of his home.
He leaves to mourn his loss father,
VIM. Woodward, his wife, a daughter,
Mrs. Ethel Babcock, brother, Mr.. E.
Woodward, two sisters, Mrs. G. Blu
chanan and Mrs. B. Holton, also five
grand children and many distant rela-
tives. To these loved ones we extend
our deepest heartfelt sympathy, and
trust the anticipation of reunion shall
help them to bear their loss bravely
and well.
The Odd Fellows had charge of his
funeral, the service being held in the
Baptist church, and burial was in New
Oregon cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to return our sincere
thanks to the many kind friends, and
especially to the Cresco lodge of Ode
Fellows, r. N. A.. M. w. A, and tine
Baptist church, for their kind help
and sympathy and beautiful floral of
ferings in the time of our recent be-
rcavem ent.
Mrs. j. w. Woodland.
Mrs. Andrew Babcock.
Mrs. Geo. Buchanan.
W. E. Woodland.