The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-02

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southeast of Carthage. on Tuesday al
LOCO o'clock p. m, Mrs. Almedia A
Kimbrough. aged seventy years, three
/ months and twelve days. Funeral
services will be held from the home
today Thursday at 200 o'clock p
M, Rev l. e Frazee, Of the Prim'
tive Baptist church, officiating;
burial at Holland cemetery.
1 Aunt Almedia was the daughter ei
Ambrose and Susan (Wilson) Bryant
being born at the old homestead
where she now resided, on April 10,
1847, since which time she had made
her home there, she being the only
daughter of her parents. however
having one half sister, who preceded
her in death.
| In January. 1871. she was married
to Robert Marion Kimbrough, and
took UP her duties as homemaker at
the old homestead; to this union were
born three children, Dennis Kim
brough and Mrs. Flora Lane, both at
home; and Leo. who departed this
| life some thirteen years ago, the
father having died just one month
after Leo's death. making the moth
er's heart so sad it seemed impossible
to endure the sorrow. Mrs. Emma
Reuch, a niece. was also member
of the family for many years, and act
ed as daughter to Aunt Amedia-
This home was known throughout
Hancock county. for it's hospitality,
and was ever a haven of rest for the
friends of both Mr.. and Mrs. Kim
brough, who were not 50 fortunate in
this worlds goods as they. many old
lpeople having come to them to spend
their last days in the pleasant home
like atmosphere. The home was
also open to the young of the COM
munity, and many happy times have
been enjoyed there.
Aunt Almedia had been in poor
health for more than year. some
eight months ago suffering q paraly-
tic stroke, which affected her eyes,
from which she never recovered.
Two weeks ago she suffered second
stroke, and had been critically III
since that time, suffering intensely.
Her daughter. Mrs. Lane, and her
family. have been at home with her
mother for number OF years, and
they together with the assistance OF
Dennis, who is also at home, did all
that could be done to make her life
happy and gave her every care dur
ing sickness.
She also leaves four grandchildren,
Oliver, Hazel, Edith and Helen Lane
E. l. Miller. veterinarian, for
merly located at Fl Green, has NOV
ed his family to the j. H. McCulloch
residence on Head street. Mr.. Miller
is a graduate of a Chicago school,
and expects to practice in this city
and vicinity.
Tuesday will stand forth in the
memory of Hancock county Red
Cross workers. for all time. the Red
Cross benefit being decided success
both socially and financially. Each
part OF the days program was carried
out by competent committees, and
reflects much credit upon those who
were so graciously and earnestly in
charge. giving their time for many
days and weeks preceding the event.
At $50 p. n. the bazaar opened in
the Wood building. and the room
was one continuation of. booths for
the special donations, which consist
ed of full line of confectionery.
soft drinks. fresh fruits. vegetables,
nick nacks. bric-a-brac, fancy work.
flowers, and various articles donated
by patriotic citizens, all of which
were sold at remuneratiye figures.
At 400 p. m, buggies and automo-
hiles were in waiting for the juvenile
parade, which was on schedule time.