The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-12-03
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES

John +. Smith, OsfaNGOss ....,.3 81
1862 and
NJ villa Jones, oskaloosa ......S0
MUNSELL,-Dr. George Munsell,
of Alton, died last Friday night, Nov.
20, at. the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Emma Palmer, at that place. DR..
Munsell was we'll known in this part
Of the country, as he came here sixty
years ago, practicing at Bussey and
Hamilton. leaving there about twenty
five years ago. He was "a years of
age at the time of death. Deceased
was the father of H. c. Munsell, Of
funeral which was held last Sunday.
JOHNSON. - Mrs. Asa Johnson.
who was taken III only about FIVE
days ago, passed away at her home
In Bussey Thursday morning at 800
o'clock. Mrs. Johnson was one of the
best known women Of this commun-
ity and her death is the source Of
keenest regret and sorrow. The
friends and acquaintances and those
who have been associated with the
deceased socially, in the home and
elsewhere, extend sympathy to the
bereaved husband, daughters and
sons. . 49,. .. ...r..
The funeral occurred on Friday,
and those who attended from Oska-
loosa say it was the largest funeral
ever held in Bussey.
McDONOUGH - JAMESON - In
Rev. McFerran's study of the First
Presbyterian church at o'clock on
Wednesday evening, Nov. rs, occurred
| the marriage of Raymond l. Melon
ough of 213 north 8th street, to Miss
Hazel Jameson. &.
This worthy young couple have the
good wishes of their many friends,
Mrs. C. C.. McDonough of 2l3 north
Eighth street entertained number
of friends and relatives Thanksgiving
in their honor. An excellent dinner
consisting OF Turkey, pumpkin pie,
and all the good things that make a
good Thanksgiving dinner was serv,
ed at 1880 O'clock. =
The guests were Mrs. AIDA Reed
of Delta, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Thomp.
son of Kirkville, DIR. ]. &. Kepler of
Kirkville, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jane.
son and baby, Mr.. Lloyd Brown, Mr.,
Roy Brown, Mr.. Dave Jameson and
family, father of the bride, and Mr.,
and Mrs. Chas. McDonough and son
Claude. of Kirkville, brother of the
groom.
MOORE.--John. Lawrence Moore
wos born In New York City April
1898, and died at his home in Oska
tloosa, Iowa, November Is 1914, aget
1875 years, Z months and days, HI
was the eldest son of John and Mar!
Moore. and lived in New York Cit.
until about 1855, when he went t
Mclean, Mclean county IlliISois.
Here he was a contractor and cal
lpenter. Mr.. Moore returned to NeN
York about 1860. After the wa
broke out he returned to Mclean
where he enlisted as a corporal, Au
gust 7, 1862, in Company A, 1l7th II
linois Infantry; afterwards promoter
to sergeant He was honorably dis
charged August 5, 1866 at Spring
field, Ill.,, having served three years
September. %, 1871, at Mclean
H., Mr.. Moore was married to So
phia G. Alling. To them was borI
one child, Mary Alling. Mr.. ant
Mrs. Moore came to Oskaloosa il
the spring of 1873. For awhile aftej
coming to Oskaloosa Mr.. Moore
worked at his trade but soon becamt
Associated with Mrs. Moore in thu
millinery business. They remained
in business till the summer OF 1903
While never very robust Mr.. Moor
has always enjoyed good health. Al
though he had aged much in the las
few years yet he was always able t
be around doing little things abou
his home and going down town al
most everey day. His last illness
dates from Oct. II, 1914. He was al
ways cheerful and believed he woult
recover, but he had not the powe
to gain strength and passed ava!
quietly at S:45 a. IN. Friday, Nov
ll3, 1914. The deceased leaves {
wife, an only daughter, one brother
| William, who lives at East Orange
IN. j., three nephews and two nieces
Two brothers and one sister have
preceded him in death. Mr.. Moore
was converted during the civil war
Immediately after his return from
the war he united with the Baptis
church of Mclean ILL.,, where he re
NAMED a member until he came t.
Oskaloosa. He has been a member
of the First Baptist church of Oska
loosa forty-oae years. During par
Of the time he served as deacon anC
| treasurer. Mr.. Moore was made
Mason at Mclean and at the time o
his death he was a member of Tri
Luminar Lodge of Oskaloosa. Com
rade Moore was charter membel
Eof Phil Kearney Post No. 40. G. A
r of oskaIoosa, organized May 1S
1881. He never sought Office, bu
the. Post honored him with the Office
of Post Commander. Quartermastel
and Chaplain, serving one year al
Commander; eight consecutive year
as Quartermaster, and almost twelve
continuous years as Chaplain, being
Chaplain at the time Of his death
Comrade Moore was loving and de
voted husband and father. Chris
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