The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-09-10
DEATH SUMMONS
AT DOW CITY
Mrs. Sarah BIackman, a Pioneer Of
Dow Witty and Crawford County,
Called on Saturday.
DIES WITHOUT MUCH SUFFERING

DIES WITHOUT MUCH SUFFERING
Born Sarah Ann Weatherbee in Alle-
ahany County, N. ", in Year 1910
Game to Crawford in 1869.
We are called on this week to chron-
icle the death of one of our pioneer
women, Mrs. Sarah Blackman, who
passed away Saturday morning about
O'Clock. She had been in frail health
for a number of years and of late had
been more poorly than usual. but NO
one thought of her going so soon. Just
the previous day she sat on the porch
during the afternoon and at meal time
occupied her accustomed seat at the
table She was taken worse during
the night later going into a deep
sleep from which she never awakened.
Thus the end came with no worse
suffering than heavy breathing. Sarah
Ann Weatherbee, daughter of William
and Susan Moore Wealth erbee, was
born in Allegheny county, N. Y, Oct.
rs, 1910, and was one OF family Of
seven children. When she was girl
of fourteen years she moved with her
parents to King county, Illinois. Hero
she grew to young wOmanhoOd and
was married to George Blackman in
1865. The young couple continued to
reside there until 1869, when they de
cided to try their fortunes further
west and came to Crawford county.
and have been residents here contin-
uously since that time. Mr.. Blackman
dying here in July, 1894. Five chill
cren were born to this union, namely
Charles, Mayme. Marcus Fred and
Hattie Four of these preceded their
parents to the great beyond, the latter
three dying in infancy, Charles living
to be fifteen years of age. Thus Mrs.
Houston is the only living child. Mrs.
Blackman has made her home with her
daughter for the past fifteen years.
During all the later years of her life
she has been in frail health and her
daughter has given her wealth Of
loving care and attention Mrs. Black
man has been a member of the Meth
odist church for many years and had
lived a consistent christian life and
to meet her Maker and her loved ones
in the land where partings come no
more. She leaves to mourn her de-
parture her daughter, Mrs. Mayme
Houston: one sister, Mrs jeanette
Jordan; one brother. Michael Wealth
erbee, besides many other relatives
and friends. The funeral was held
from the NJ. E. church Sunday at 2 p.
M, the last sad rites being conducted
by Rev. Joseph Stephen, and she was
laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery
on the hill. Many friends gathered
to pay their last tribute of respect to
their old friend and neighbor and fol.
low the remains to their last resting
place. We extend to the sorrowing
relatives our deepest sympathy and
especially to the daughter who hal
been a constant companion for so
many years. The out of town rela-
tives attending the services were:
Mrs. Jerome Blackman, William Black
man and family. John Duff and fam
lily, Mrs Pollock, Mrs. Lochmiller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Blackman. all Of
Denison, Michael Weatherbee and
Mrs. Oscar Weatherbee, both of Coun.
Gil Bluffs.
Mrs. Romanan Wight went to Coun-
Gil Bluffs Saturday for short visit
with the family of her son. Paul. She
returned home Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bauman and chill
dren were over from Buck Grove Sun
day calling on the O'Meara families.
The little two year old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dusskohl, who live four
miles east OF town. was so seriously ill
last week that fears were entertained
that the child would not survive. 1t
has eaten apples and various other
things that combined to cause a bad
case of indigestion. 1t is alright at
this writing.
Johnny MathyG has purchased fine
new Overland Gar and is enjoying
travelling these days.
Miss Frieda Bartel went to Denson
Thursday to visit her parents. return
ing to her work here Saturday.
The S. A. Dow family returned the
middle of the week from their visit
with Mrs. BOWS mother near Missouri
Valley.
Virgil Butterworth. who is working
with the Woodbine Telephone con-
struction gang, was up for an over
Sunday visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. E. Butterworth.
Mrs. Jennie Sleeper has gone to
Colorado Springs for visit with
friends She will visit various other
points before returning.
Albert Loring was an Omaha visitor
last Wednesday.
Mrs. Nelson Butler visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Aiart, in Den
ison last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs Leslie Poitevin are the
parents of daughter. who came
Tuesday. September I'd, to claim a
place in their hearts and home. Moth
er and babe doing well.
George Brake, rural carrier on route
No. 3. is taking his annual vacation,
and Mrs. Brake is carrying the mail
in his place.
Miss Kate Cavanaugh, Who teaches
the Brazel school, spent the week end
at her home in Denison.
Miss Bernice Alexander was here
visiting her parents last week. She