The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1918-09-04
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. DOW CITY ITEMS
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The people of Dow City and vicinity
were surprised to learn of the sudden
death of r. II. Baber, which occurred
Tuesday afternoon, Aug. q, 1918. He
went to the cemetery in the morning
to assist in erecting a monument and
upon his return to the home OF his
daughter, Mrs. Fannie Cooper, he COM
planned of severe pain in his chest and
side. His daughter became alarmed
and summoned a doctor, who came
and seeing that he was seriously i'll he
remained with him until his death,
which occurred only a few hours later,
the cause of his death being angina
pectoris.
Richard T. Baber was born at Chat
tam Hill, Smith county, West Virginia,
April IA, 1851, and died Aug. u, 1918.
He was the SOL of John and Anna
Baber. When but boy he came to
Iowa and has made his home in Dow
City and vicinity most of the time
since. He was married Oct. "a, 1871,
to Mary Hammond, of Dow City. To
this union ten children were born, two
having died in infancy; one son, Grow
daughter, Mrs. Lulu Rudd. died in ear
" womanhood. Six children are left
to mourn: Mrs. Bertha Rolls, of Dow
City; Ed Baber, of Dow City; Fred
Baber, of Harlan; James Baber, of
Dow City, and Eugene Baber, Of Mo-
vile. He also leaves three sisters,
Mrs. Jennie Coburn, of Denison; Mrs.
Mary Spence and Mrs. H. Roy, of Dow
City, and halfbrother, Jas. Baber,
of Dow City, and halfsister, Mrs.
M. A. Rigsby, of Dow City.
He was married the second time on
Aug. 3, 1916, to Mrs. Eva Baber, his
first wife having died several years
previous. He had been faithful
member of the l.. D. S. church for
many years The funeral services were
held at the l.. D. S. church Thursday
afternoon. being conducted by Elder
James Baker, of Missouri Valley, and
the remains laid to rest in the Dow
City cemetery. Mr.. Baber will be
greatly missed in Dow City and vicin-
ity. For a number Of years he was
street commissioner and marshal and
at the time Of his death he was sexton
at the cemetery. In all his work he
was faithful and ever ready to lend a
hand when needed. always having a
cheerful word and pleasant smile for
everyone. We extend our heartfelt
sympathy to the bereaved ones.
'Serelda Jordan, daughter of William
and Mary Jordan, was born Aug. 80,
1884, at Keosauqua, VanBuren county,
Iowa, and died Sept 1, 1918. She is
said to be the first white girl born
in Iowa. She was married to John
Rudd on April IS, 1853, at Gallands
Grove. To this union eleven children
were born, seven boys and four girls,
one having died in infancy. Six chill
dren, John Rudd, of Dow City; Mary
Butterworth, of Dow City; Mrs. Ella
Antrim, of Thornton, and Alvin Rudd,
of Telsuh, Okla; David. of Florida,
and Sanford, of Lincoln, Neb., and two
brothers, Hiram, of Broadmore, Colo.
and Cornelius, of Savannah, Mo-, and
forty-four grandchildren, and forty-one
great grandchildren are left to mourn
her loss. Mr. and Mrs. Rudd were
married 65 years and celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary. Seven
of her grandsons have been called to
serve their country and are now in
service. The funeral was held Mon
day afternoon at the L. D. S. church.
Elder James Baker, Of Missouri Val
ley, had charge and the remains were
laid to rest in the Dow City cemetery.
Aunt Serelda,' as she was known by
her many friends, was a charter men,
Der of the Reorganized Church of Lat
ter Day Saints and was an active and
faithful member until the last few
years when her health became so that
she could not attend church. She al
ways took great interest in the
church work and took great pleasure
in having the Ladies' Aid meet with
her and sew and enjoy the day togeth-
er. She never wearied of company,
but was always ready to welcome ev-
ery0ne with smile. She was confined
to her bed several weeks previous to
her death. The text, 81 have fought
good fight have finished the course.
/ have kept the faith" was very ap-
propriate and her many years of
christian service will long be remem-
felt sympathy is extended to the be-
reaved companion, to the children and
the many other relatives and friends
Mrs. Mary Regain and Mrs. Lulu
3Howorth, who are here visiting their
UIOtHeI, TALK I1OWOFtu, went 10 Den-
ison Thursday to visit at the home OF
their brother, Isaac Howorth
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Virgins is very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Binnall and Mrs.
Ed Riddle. expected to go to Hot
Springs, SD, last Saturday, but Mr..
Binnall was taken seriously i'll and
they were unable to go at this time.
George Schiltz was here Wednes.
day from Dunlap calling on friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McHenry and
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Morrison and son,
Raymond motored to Boone Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. McHenry returned on
Wednesday and the others went on to
Des Moines to attend the state fair.
Mrs. Nettie Goddard, who has been
clerking in the bakery, has given up
her work there and will commence
working for Mr.. Allen in the drug
store next Monday.
Mrs. Beckman and little son came
last week from Chicago to spend a few
weeks at the home Of Mrs Gus Fred |
erickson. Mrs. Fredericksen's sister, |
Mrs. Carlson, left Sunday night for !
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