Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-08-11
and township, Huston and Theodore


at home.
His interest in the home was to care
for others and he was happiest when
making others happy. His cheerful
disposition and kind consideration
made him host of friends and his
going will be keenly felt by many. To
know him was to love him.
Although the end came as a great
surprise to many, he had not been well
for six years, and we knew he has
gone to land where there will be no
more sorrow or suffering.
The funeral was held at the house
at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. July
80, and at the Presbyterian church of
Kirkville at 3 o clock. 1t was conduct
ed by Rev. Montgomery of Kirkville.
Interment was made in the Kirkville
cemetery. the l. o. o. F. taking charge
at the grave.-Contributed
Frederick Russell, son of David and
Belle Cobbler, was born April 5, 1879,
in Wapello county, Iowa. and died in
Hutchinson, Kan. Aug. 3. 1914, aged 35
years, three months and twenty-nine
days.
Mr.. Cobbler or Fred as he was IA
miliarly known. grew up to manhood
In the community in which he was
born. Several years ago he accom-
panied his parents to the northern
states, returning to his home here
about two years ago. Two months ago
he went to the state Of Kansas and
was employed there at the time Of his
death.
Mr., Cobbler. was well liked by a
large circle of friends as was evidenc-
ed by the large procession which fol-
lowed his remains to their last rest.
ing place.
He is survived by his father, mother
and three brothers, Marion Of New
kirk. Oklahoma, Charles and David OF
Highland township, and four sisters,
Mrs. Amy Buckner of Gray, Ia. Mrs.
Mary McEwen of Carrollton, Mo-, Mrs.
Katie Alderman and Mrs. Elizabeth
Daily OF Ottumwa.
The funeral services we're conducted
from the home Of his parents In High.
land township Thursday. August 8. at
10 o'clock. Rev. A. w. Miller OF OF
tumwa officiating. Interment at the
Mccormick cemetery.
The parents and relatives have the
sympathy of all their acquaintance In
their sad bereavement. Contributed.
Martha Jane Smith was born In Al
bia, Iowa, August /, 1877, where she
lived until September q. 1909, and
where she was married to Jackson A.
Pickett, Of Fairfield. Iowa.
She was the daughter Of Levisa and
Thomas j. Smith and Is survived by
her husband, mother, four brothers
and thrc sisters, Mrs. l.. K. Lambert,
Mrs, Gus Miller and Mrs. Ben Neppler,
also William, Robert Charles and
Thomas j., all of whom live In Abba
except Mrs. Miller, who resides in Us
kaloosa. and Charles Of Vinton, Iowa
Deceased had not enjoyed good
health for several years and on May
8 underwent an operation which was
not successful, and on July announcer
operation was performed which proved
successful. seemingly( but owing te
, her weakened condition complications
! arose and she was unable to survive
them; and her life went out unto Goo
who gave 1t Friday, July "a, at II
o'clock D. m. Everything was done
that was possible to do to relieve her
suffering and all that love and money
cold contribute, but all were unavaii
able.
During the years of her sickness she
seriously considered the end OF this
earthly life and became reconciled tc
God telling Of her faith in his power
to save. She was a faithful. loving
wife. a true friend, with forgiving
noble nature, and will be greatly
missed in different circles OF life.
The funeral was held from the home
of her mother in Abba on Sunday
afternoon, the sermon being preached
by James A. Burns. pastor OF the
Christian church In Abba. and inter
ment was made in Oak View cemetery
; Contributed.