"H" Obits/Misc-Madison Co,IA Birthday Hanlin, Mary Mrs., celebrated her 98 birthday yesterday afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock at her home at 1017 East Ninth street, the occasion being a most pleasant one. Mrs. Hanlin resides with her daughter, Mrs. Richard Porter, who is the mother of Mrs. Mollie Wiles. Annually on June 7 a company assembles at the home and the day is made most pleasant for the aged relative. When leaving yesterday the company expressed their determination to call again next year. The company yesterday was the same in personnel as that of last year with the exception of Mrs. Prosper Bagnard, whose demise occured this year. During the afternoon refreshments were served. Those present yesterday afternoon: Mrs. Mollie Wiles, Mrs. Fred Giesler, Mrs. J. R. Hanley, Mrs. Harker, Mrs. Gunzenhauser, Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Breckon and Caroline Kneese. Each lady brought a large bouquet of flowers. Mrs. Hanlin is remarkably well preserved. Though she is now 98 years of age, she is quite spry, walks about the premises and takes a great interest in the affairs of the community. She is especially interested in politics and religion, and converses intelligent- ly and interestingly on both these subjects. Another remarkable thing about Mrs. Hanlin, is the fact that she does not use glasses in reading, being able to read hours at a time without tiring her eyes. Three years ago, when 95 years of age, she pieced a quilt for her granddaughter, Mrs. Wiles, the work being beautifully done and the article is highly prized because of its association. Mrs. Hanlin has living two sons and two daughters, these being James, of Chicago; George of Tacoma; Mrs. Mary Kilbourne, a teacher in Iowa college at Ames, and Mrs. Richard Porter with whom she lives. The many friends of this sainted old lady will wish for her many more years of the happiness which she.......... Hargrove, Will, The sad news of the death of Will Hargrove, near Paonia, Colorado, arrived in Osceola Monday by dispatch. He died Sunday from lung trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Hargrove and brother, Alonzo, went to Paonia from Osceola last April where the deceased went in search of better health. It seemed to be improved up to within a week before his death. Mr. Hargrove was born in Shelby county, Indiana, about thirty- nine years ago, where he passed his boyhood on a farm. At the age of twenty he moved with his parents to Illinois, and later to Dakota. He was married in Needle county, Dakota, to Miss Ollie Hargrove, who with one child survive him. After marriage they moved to Davis county, Iowa, where a farm was purchased. This was sold later and the deceased purchased a farm near Truro. About 1893 the family moved to Osceola. Mr. Hargrove was engaged in the grocery business for a while, nd afterwards in the real estate............he moved with his family to Paonia last spring. Mr. Hargrove had been an active and consistent church member for a number of years, joining the Christian church in Dakota. He held membership in the Osceola church at time of his death. He was a man of integrity, a good citizen, husband and father, and his sudden death will be mourned by many friends. The remains were buried at Paonia. Harris, Mrs. Rev. Fred, died Monday evening about 5 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Barcroft, in this city of heart trouble. Mrs. Harris moved with her husband and family to Missouri Valley when Rev. Harris was stationed there, but soon came back to Winterset to receive medical treatment from her physician, Mrs. Dr. J. V. Smith. At first she seemed to improve, but a little later it became evident that her days were numbered. The latter part of last week the family was sent for, and they all arrived on Monday evening's train, which came a little while after she died. The body was taken to Lenox for burial Tuesday, via East Peru, short services being held at Mr. Barcrofts before the departure, conducted by the Rev. Riheldaffer, assisted by E. R. Zeller and Dr. Ely. Mrs. Harris was one of God's noble women - a loving mother, dutiful wife and faithful christian. Her death spread a pall of sadness over this whole community, where she had lived for five years and had made a wide circle of friends. An obituary notice will........... Harsh, Mary Margaret Strock, Our citizens were shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. William Harsh, at her daughter's home in this city, early Monday morning. While the deceased has never been in good health, she was not sick three hours before the call came. Sunday evening she ate supper with the rest of the family and about 11 o'clock her husband was awakened by hearing her moan and in less than two hoours she passed quietly and peacefully away. Mary Margaret Strock, was born April 26, 1830, in Mifflin, Juniata county, Pennsylvania, and died Monday May 23, 1910 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. N. Stansell, in New Virginia, Iowa, aged 80 years and 27 days. In childhood she moved with her parents to Indiana and lived there until the fall of 1855 when they came to Clarke county, Iowa, and in the spring of 1856 moved to New Virginia, Nov. 1857 she was united in marriage with William Harsh, they making their home in New Virginia for a number of years, then removed to a farm near town where they resided until twenty-two years ago. Since that time their home has been in New Virginia. To this union was born eight children. Three died in infancy. Those who stay with the aged husband mourning the loss of this loved one are: Mrs. .....Britton, of Braham, Minn.; C.....of Hale Center, Texas; Mrs. J. N. Stansell and Mrs. J. C. Huckaby of New Virginia, Iowa and Mrs. G. W. Frazier, of Hale Center, Texas. This aged couple have traveled............ converted and united with the Methodist church. Through long life she kept her faith in God nd lived a quiet but consistent life. A few weeks ago the home was broken up and Mr. and Mrs. Harsh made their home with their daughter, Mrs. J. N. Stansell. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church at 3:00 Tuesday May 24th, conducted by Rev. L. B. Carpenter, and attended by a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives. Interment in New Virginia cemetery. Hartman, Alfred, Died Sunday, March 2nd at ---p.m. at his home in Linn county, Kansas of dropsy and la grippe. Mr. Alfred Hartman. Mr. Hartman was one of the early settlers of this county. He left Iowa about seven years ago. His wife died of cancer ten or twelve years ago while he lived here. He was a brother of John Hartman of this place and at time of death was living with his son William, with whom he had resided ever since the death of his wife. His many friends here will learn of his death with sadness. Hartman, James D., whose death was mentioned last week. He was born in Roanoke county, Virginia Feb. 26th, 1818. At the age of twenty he moved to Putman county, Ind. at the age of 22 he married Anna Stutz, to them were born eight children, 4 of whom lived to fill man and woman hood. Two died in infancy. He moved to Madison Co. in 1855 where he lived an honest upright man until the 17th day of June 1896 when the master called him from his labors here below...Card of Thanks (illegible) Hayden, Henry, Our people were shocked last Monday evening by the news that Henry Hayden, cashier of the Johnston bank, had been stricken with paralysis. He had been in his usual health and after his work in the bank was over mowed a part of the lawn. On hearing an excursion train passing through he walked out in the yard and it was while there he was stricken, but was able to get back to the house. All that medical aid could do was done, but death claimed him Thursday. A short funeral service was conducted at the home Saturday afternoon by Rev. Graham, and Sunday morning the remains were taken to Indianola. Hayden, Mrs. Mahala Bradley, was born in Bath county, Kentucky, Dec 29, 1839. She moved to Illinois when she was fourteen years of age and in 1856 was married to Nathaniel Hayden, and ten years later they, with their family moved to Madison county, Iowa, where they have lived for forty-two years. On March 10th she with her husband were called to Illinois to attend the double funeral of her brother-in-law and nephew, and while visiting at the home of her aged brother was taken very sick and passed away March 25, 1908, aged 68 years, 2 months and 27 days. Her remains were brought to her home at Truro on Friday morning and the funeral services were held at the Christian church, in Truro, conducted by Rev. D. M. Helfinstein, of Des Moines, assisted by Rev. Burnham and Rev. Richter and interment was made at the Peru cemetery. She leaves an aged husband, four sons, three daughters and fifteen grand children who mourn the loss of a kind and loving wife and mother, also one brother and sister and a host of relatives and friends who will mourn the loss of a sister, a friend and neighbor, whose life went out in loving service to every one in need, in trouble and sickness, whose loving care will be missed in many homes. She became a member of the Christian church about twenty five years ago and has ever since lived a devoted christian life and will be missed by all who knew her. Hayden, Nathaniel, was born in Fleming county, Kentucky, May 5, 1834. He moved to Illinois when he was 11 years of age. In 1856 he was married to Mahala Bradley and ten years later they moved to Madison county, Iowa, where he has lived for 44 years. His wife preceeded him to the better world, March 25, 1908. Eight weeks previous to his death, he was thrown from a hack, which resulted in breaking his left........ three days before his death..........attack of pneumonia which hastened the end. He died at his home in Truro, Monday, Nov. 21st at 4:45 a.m. Funeral services were held at the Christian church at that place, conducted by Rev. D. M. Hellfenstein of Des Moines. The interment was made in the Peru cemetery. He leaves four sons: William Thomas; Elijah; Charles Jackson and Perry Wallace: three daughters; Anna B. White; Sarah Elizabeth McGlothlen, and Nora Liza Walker, all of whom were present except two. Also 16 grandchildren to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father, also a sister and a host of relatives and friends who mourn the loss of a brother, friend and neighbor. He became a member of the Christian church about 27 years ago, and has ever since lived a devoted Christian life and will be missed by all who knew him. Heacock, Mrs. Elizabeth D., Died at her home in Truro, June the 8th, Mrs. Elizabeth D., wife of S. C. Heacock, age 51 years 7 mos. and 10 days. She joined the Christian church at the age of 14 of which she remained a true and faithful member until death. Her labors in the church and Sunday-school ceased only when sore affliction prevented her from going to the house of God. The funeral service was conducted by rev. J. O. Elwell of Afton, assisted by Rev. E. Fitzgerald, A. R. Creger and Rev. DeTar of the M. E. church. Henderson, P. P., was born in Union county, Indiana, January 3, 1825 and died January 4, 1908. He moved from Union County, Indiana to Hancock county in '38 then to Vermillion county, Illinois, in 1840 and to Warren county, Iowa, on the 20th day of October 1847 and from that daate until the time of his death was a continuous resident of Warren county, Iowa. He was the organizing sheriff of Warren county and did the preliminary work and at the first regular election in January 1849 was elected sheriff. He was elected Commissioner Clerk in 1850 and in 1851 was elected County Judge which position he held until 1859 when he was elected to the Senate and served for the regular and part of the special session called in 1861. He resigned and enlisted a Company and mustered in August 1861; was captain of Company "G" 10th Inf. In 1863 was promoted Lieutenant Colonel and in July of that year was promoted to Colonel. His term of service expired and after the March through Georgia with Sherman at Savannah he returned home. Was elected County Treasurer in 1865 and held that office until 1874. He was mayor of Indianola for a number of years. Was married the first time to Martha Haworth, a daughter of Samuel Haworth, one of the first school fund commissioners, and for a long time a member of the Board of Supervisors. His wife dying May 1, 1866 he was married September 19, 1868 to Mrs. Proudfoot who died about four years ago. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the College a few years, was on the school boards and in an early day had an active part and interest in all affairs of the county. By his first marriage two sons survive, J. H. Henderson of Indianola, and A. M. Henderson of Marengo. By his second marriage a daughter Mrs. Susie Beck, residing at Gibbon, Neb. All of his brothers and sisters are dead, except T. J. Henderson, the youngest brother who lives in this county and Mrs. Deborah Payne of Marengo, Iowa Hestwood, Rev. Samuel, NOTABLE DEATHS, Knoxville, June 25, Special: Rev. Samuel Hestwood, born in Delaware county, Ohio; August 16, 1822, died at his home in Knoxville, Iowa at 3 a.m., June 22, 1892; immediate cause of death, neuralgia of stomach. "Father Hestwood" everybody called him, was converted at the age of 18 and united with the Presbyterian Church. Was married December 16, 1845, and joined the M. E. Church in August, 1848, was soon licensed to exhort, and in the spring of 1850 to preach. In 1853, he joined the Iowa Conference, served two years on Montezuma circuit, one year at Sigourney, one at Agency City, two at Bloomfield, two at Eddyville, and one at Newton, then was appointed chaplain of the Fortieth Iowa Infantry. He was with his regiment one year, when, his health failing, he resigned and came back to Newton for another year. This was followed by two years at Fairfield, two at Knoxville and two on the Newton circuit. His health being now so poor, he was compelled to rest for a time and retired to farm life for three years, after which he supplied the Victor circuit for two years, with an interval of one year, part of which time he was on the Sweetland Center circuit. Two years on Otley, one on Attica, then two at Lovilla closed his circuit work. Since locating at Knoxville he has preached at points near here, gathering up two societies. A wife and several children mourn a loved one gone before; gone from never- ending toil and suffering here, to in fact, as he often did by faith and walk with a loving Savior. Hiatt,.........., after great suffering which was borne with much patience, passed away shortly after twelve o'clock Wednesday evening March 25th. Standing by his bedside when the end came were those who have so tenderly cared for and watched over him during the many weary weeks that have passed, his faithful wife and two sons, Ernest and Wayne, also his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Bradshaw and the family physician Dr. Hutchison. The funeral was held from the Christian church in Truro, at eleven o'clock Friday, March 27th conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. C. Burnham of Linden. The burial services were in charge of the Masonic nd Eastern Star orders of which the deceased was an honored and beloved member, the beautiful ritual services were very impressive and the part taken by both orders in the services were highly commendable to those who witnessed the ceremony. Mr. Hiatt was also a member of the Roby Post No. 449 G. A. R. and the colors that he loved and helped to defend were draped over and near the casket. Despite the very inclement weather and the almost impassable condition of the roads the main part of the church was filled and the lecture room was thrown open to accomodate the overflow. Thus was that great esteem and love manifested for a kind friend and good neighbor, an upright and honorable citizen and a brother in the true sense of the word as Bro. Hiatt was and more. The floral offerings were many and beautiful telling in silent though distinct language their story of purity and love. Interment was made in the Hartman cemetery. By a Friend Hiatt, Nancy Alice, Died at the home of her parents in Truro, Iowa, Saturday morning, December 28, 1901, Mrs. Nancy Alice Hiatt, aged 43 years 2 months and 23 days. Mrs. Hiatt came over from Peru on Christmas morning to visit her parents and took sick immediately on arrival here and every thing that loving hands could do was done but of no avail and she passed away on Saturday morning. She gave her heart to God at the age of 16, and at time of death was a member of the Christian church. She leaves a father, mother, sister, 4 brothers, a husband, daughter and two sons to mourn her loss. All was present at the funeral, except her daughter who was in Neb. The funeral was held at the Christian church on Sunday by Rev. Burnham and attended by a large audience of sympathizing friends, after which the remains were conveyed to the Peru cemetery. We hear that Mrs. Hiatt was a member of the Yeoman lodge. The Huff hearse of St. Charles was in attendance at the funeral Sunday. Hircock, Elizabeth, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Hix, was born in England Nov. 24, 1816; was married to Peter Hircock, October 20, 1849; she with her husband came to America in 1852, settled and lived some eight years in the state of Ohio, during which time, amidst privations and toil, with a family of little ones to support, they gathered enough of this world's goods together, as they thought, to procure them a home in some new country. In 1859 they moved to Madison county, Iowa, where they purchased and settled. During years of toil and sacrifice they succeeded in making a comfortable home for themselves and family. She was converted in early life and with her husband united with the Baptist church, Wisbeach, England. She was rich in good works, always ready and anxious, with sympathy and willing hands to assist in relieving the suffering and needy and caring for the mother- less, the sick and the dying. After the death of her companion, she reserved a home at the old homestead with one of her sons, where she lived a part of the time, the other part visiting with the others, and caring much for the mother- less grandchildren of her youngest son. At the time of her death, January 6, 1900, she was staying with her daughter, Mrs. Emerson, near Lorimor, where she had arranged to spend the winter. She leaves eight children on earth to meet with one daughter and her companion in that land beyond the river. funeral services held at the Zion church, by Rev. A. Jacobs, pastor of the Baptist church at Winterset. After which the remains were laid to rest by the side of her companion in the Winterset cemetery. "Oh mother dearest, thou hast left us, And our hearts with grief are sore; But we'll meet again in heaven, Never to be parted more. Holmes, C. L., Died at his home in Winterset, Iowa, Dec. 1, 1901, at 11 o'clock a.m. of heart failure, C. L. Holmes, aged 39 years 10 months and 3 days. Mr. Holmes was born on his father's farm just south of Truro and has practically lived all his life among us. His remains were brought to Truro on Tuesday where his funeral was held at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Burnham, of the Christian church and attended by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. He leaves a wife, son, 2 step daughteers, father, 2 sisters and 3 brothers to mourn his untimly death. He was an honored member of 3 lodges at Truro, namely; the K. P., the Eastern Star and A.F.&A.M. His remains were laid to rest in the Hartman cemetery, under the direction of the Masonic order, assisted by a large number of the Masons from Winterset, St. Charles and Peru. The Eastern Star members also attended in a body. His near relatives all attended the funeral, except his brother J. W. Holmes, Miss Florence E., We are under the painful necessity this week of announcing the sad death of Miss Florence E. Holmes, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Holmes, of this place, who passed from earth Monday, July 11th. Deceased was first taken with a cough which finally developed into that dreadful disease typhopneumonia, and despite the best medical skill and most unremitting care that the warmest affection could give, she gradually sank lower and lower until a few minutes after 10 o'clock on the evening mentioned, when she entered into the full realities of the unknown world and unfolded the great secret of a future existence. She was a highly esteemed member of the Ohio Baptist church and her mourning kindred have the consolation of believing tht she is now enjoying the blessings of a better life. Florence was amiable and unselfish in disposition, a true scholar, a trusted friend, a loving sister and a dutiful daughter. What better eulogium could be pronounced? It is certainly worth having lived her 20 years, 3 months and 12 days to hae been ll this. The funeral services occurred on Tuesday afternoon. It was one of the most largely attended funerals in the history of our town. The services were conducted by Rev. Stitt, of Norwalk. His remarks were beautiful and appropriate, abounding in words of consolation for the sorrowing friends and paying a high tribute to the life and character of the deceased. At the conclusion the solemn procession was formed and proceeded to the cemetery south of this place where the remains of this once beautiful young lady were quietly consigned to the silent city of the dead. (a poem follows) (A written date on the clipping is faded but might be 1888) Holmes, Samantha Carter, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1853 and passed away at her home in Truro, Iowa, Nov. 26, 1910. Her father having died when she was about two years old, she with her mother and two sisters, moved with her grandparents to St. Charles, where she grew to womanhood. She was married Dec. 26, 1876, to Isaac Holmes, who preceded her to the Great Beyond three years ago. To this union were born three children: Mrs. W. O. Patterson, Earl and Audrey, who with her five step children: Mrs. W. G. Caskey, Mrs. M. L. Douglas, Norah, William and Frank, her sister and aged mother are left to mourn her departure. While early in life, she gave her heart to God and united with the M. E. church. After her marriage, she united with the Christian church of this place and she has at all times been an earnest, devoted worker for God's cause. Her health, always delicate, hs been in gradual decline for the past three years and about last April a decided change for the worse took place. Houlette, Grandfather, one of the pioneers of Madison county passed away at the home of his son, W. P. Houlette, near Hanley Sunday, June 27th in his 93rd year. Mr. Houlette was an old and respected citizen having come from Illinois in 1867. The aged wife and five sons and two daughters survive him. The funeral service was held at Hanly, Tuesday afternoon and he was laid to rest in the St. Charles cemetery. Mr. Houlette has been a faithful member of the M. E. church since 1850 and by his........... Howe, John, The journey of life lies along the valley of the shadow of death. There is no place on its pilgrimage where his presence is unknown, no family over whose hearthstone his sober shadow does not fall. There is always some eye that is weeping and some heart that is bleeding. We are again called upon to pause for a time in the midst of our daily duties and in kind and loving remembrance to pay a tribute of respect to the memory of a departed friend and neighbor. "They are going, slowly going, One by one they disappear; Little children, friends and kindred, To our loving hearts so dear." The earthly life of Mr. John Howe began August 24, 1817, in the state of Ohio, and on the night of April 3, 1897, death came to his home near East Peru, Iowa, and touched with icy fingers his beating heart and stilled his life forever. It is sad to think that a life so good, so bright and cheerful, diffusing in its pathway the rays of perennial sunshine, would ever close. The familiar form has gone from its accustomed places, the kindly voice is hushed and still, and the words we utter today, however gentle and loving they may be, will call forth no response. He lived a pure and blameless life, noble unselfish, useful , and he goes away into the mystic summer land, leaving a good name behind him and taking the blessings of all who knew him. He loved this beautiful world and had faith in the hereafter. He went away without thought of fear, bearing a sweet message from this world to those who should greet him in the great beyond. There was no darkness in his death, no sudden soming on of the nightfall. Though the casket now lies broken and shattered the spirit it enshrined has risen triumphant over death to swell the glorious anthems that echo round the throne of God. His eyes are open to the boundless pleasures of a heavenly life, where beside the flowing stream, in the sunlight of God's love, is shed the precious fragrance of the "lily of the valley and the rose of Sharon." In the past twelve months the Angel of Death has visited the Howe family twice, claiming for his first victim, the good mother, and now the good father. And now dear friends, as we offer this simple token, as an evidence in which your father and mother were held, we realize that their places on earth can nevermore be filled though there is an irrepressible desire for their presence. You have our temderest sympathy and love. You should not grieve children for your dear ones have entered the "Elysian Fields," and are resting under the shade of the trees in that happy sphere, so radiant and restful they are watching and waiting for you. (A poem follows) Hull, Elizabeth Sweesey, wife of A. N. Hull, died at her home in this city very suddenly Sunday night at 12 o'clock. The news of her death was a surprise all over the city, as Mrs. Hull was considered a strong woman and was about her work constantly up to the time of retiring Sunday night. About four weeks ago she accidentally fell from a chair while reaching up to a high shelf for some article, and since tht time, being in a delicate condition at the time of the fall she had suffered occasional spells of numbness and prostration, but always came out of them with little trouble. the night she died the family had retired, and at about eleven o'clock she awoke Mr. Hull and told him she felt badly. Then she started and sang through the song entitled "Beautiful Hands." Mr. Hull soon became aware that his wife was in a very critical condition, as she was growing unconscious, and sent for a physician. Soon Dr. Davisson and some of the neighbors were present, but nothing could be done to revive the unfortunate woman and she passed away at 12 o'clock. Mrs. Hull was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sweesey, the oldest of the family. Her mother and brothers and sisters, who survive, live at Truro. Her father died a few years ago and was buried at St. Charles beside his son James, who was killed by Lauren Belcher in St. Charles a number of years ago. Her brother, Sherman Sweesey was shot and killed in Texas about a year ago. She married A. N. Hull at St. Charles in 1881. To them have been born seven children, four girls and three boys, all of whom survive her, the oldest being 15 years old and the youngest four years old. She was 37 years, one month and fifteen days old at the time of death and a faithful member of the Christian church at this place. Her husband served four years as auditor of Madison county and his many friends all over the county will deeply sympathize with him in this hour of his sad affliction; for it is a sad calamity to him, indeed, a father with such a large family of small children and no mother to care for them. Mrs. Hull carried a life insurance policy in the Ben Hur order for $2,000, the children being the beneficiaries. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church, Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Follensbee, and the remains were taken to Truro for interment. The Reporter extends its deepest sympathy to Mr. Hull in this the saddest hour of his life. Hull, James, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, in 1829. In 1855 he removed with his fathers family to Van Buren county, Iowa. On June 17, 1855, he was united in marriage to Jane Holmes, in 1856 they moved to Madison county. To this union were born four children, three sons and one daughter who are left to mourn with the mother the loss of an indulgent father and husband. He united with the Christian church in 1858, in which he was an active member for many years, was a close and able student of the scripture. His has been an example to most people being always kind patient peaceful and even wishing the best for all. To know him well was to like him the more. His tongue never knew slander, but words of praise and encouragement to whom he spoke. Trouble and pain he bore with unusual patience and without complaint. The funeral was held at the Christian church at 2 o'clock on Sunday 3, conducted by Rev. J. I. Farley. After the funeral the remains were conveyed to the Hartman cemetery where he was laid to rest. (A poem follows) (A torn part of the clipping might indicate the death was May 1,1897) Hull, Mrs. Catherine Clearwater, was born in Illinois in 1833 and died at the residence of Mrs. Van Hook, of Des Moines last Friday. Mrs. Hull was married at Knoxville, and with her husband moved to Winterset some forty years ago. Mr. Hull died about three years ago. Three children, Minnie, Fred and W. B., are living and were present at the funeral. Winterset has been the home of the Hulls ever since 1860 until a short time ago when Mrs. Hull become so feeble that she was no longer able to look after her home and she went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Van Hook, in Des Moines. The body was brought to Winterset on Saturday evening and was conveyed to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. Brownell, where the funeral occured Sunday at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Fred Berry. Hunt, Rev. Alpheus L., died of lung disease at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Glenwood, Iowa on Oct. 7. He was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, May 31, 1857. The common school and two years in Penn College both in his native town, gave him his start in education, and paved the way to his entrance into Simpson College, from which he graduated in 1887. Three years before he entered college, or in 1880, he was converted and so thoroughly and wonderfully was this work done that with him in all his after life, there was no place left for a doubt of its reality. And it so changed the whole tenor and purposes of his being that though for three years he did not follow the strong impressions that God called him to the work of the gospel ministry, yet at length he yielded to these clear and continuous convictions, by accepting license to preach. While in college he served as pastor of Summerset charge for a time, and also that of St. Charles. And soon after his graduation he joined the Des Moines Conference and was appointed to the Ames station. On Oct 26, of that year he maried Miss Mattie Berry, who survives him. His second appointment was to Emerson and Hastings - his third to Hastings and his fourth to Glenwood. And a little over two weeks before his death he was re-appointed to Glenwood, and came home from Des Moines, the seat of the conference, the day the conference closed and the same night was taken sick. He was out a little afterward, but not able to preach a single sermon, or attend a public gathering, except the Wednesday evening prayer meeting just one week before he breathed his last. His short talk to us at that prayer meeting will not soon be forgotten by those who were fortunate enough to hear it. Bro. Hunt was a thorough student, an able preacher, a loving companion, a fond father, a generous neighbor and a true and trusty friend. Indeed in his being, all the better qualities of our nature seemed to preponderate and to hold complete sway, making him an affectionate, helpful and obedient son as well as a noble and manly man; and grace made him a daily and devoted Christian. The funeral service was held at his residence and participated in by his presiding elder, Rev. W. S. Hooker, and one or two of his college chums, and Rev. W. T. Smith, his former presiding elder, also by the writer of this sketch, and Rev. J. K. Nutting, who was chosen by the ministers of the other denominations to speak in their behalf as well as his own, time being too short for all of them to speak. Glenwood, Iowa A. C. Pennock Husted, Mrs. Ollie Gillan, died last Saturday at her home in Walnut township and was buried the 13th in the Peru cemetery, the Woodman lodge and Rev. Gardner conducting the funeral exercises. Mrs. Husted was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Gillan. She was born August 20, 1870, in Madison county and married T E. Husted August 21, 1893. Two children, sons, blessed their union, and she leaves them at the respective ages of two and one half and one year old. She was sick but eight days with lung fever. She was converted a short time previous to her death. Mrs. Husted was a most estimable lady, loved by all who knew her, and her death brought sadness to a whole community of sympathizing friends. Hylton, Cynthia P. Tincher, was born in Clarke county, Ky., Jan. 1?, 182? and died in Warren county, Iowa, March 30, 1896. She emigrated to Hendrix county, Ind., with her parents, Wm. and Mary Tincher, at seven years of age. She married Nathaniel Hylton, in 1844. Four of her five children survive her. In 1857, with her husband and family, she emigrated to this county, settling the same year upon the farm where she died. For about four years she has been an invalid, and a great sufferer. She was converted and joined the church when but fourteen years of age. She has ever been faithful to her God, and died triumphant. Many times during her last sickness she would repeat the stanza beginning. "My suffering time will soon be o'er." New Virginia, Iowa J. D. DeTar ------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Cay Merryman