"M" Obituraries/Misc, Truro, Ohio Twp, Madison Co, Iowa --------------------------------------------------------------------- A complete listing of obituaries and explaination of origin are in the Index linked to the main page. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Martin, Miss Lillie, was agreeably surprised last Friday night just after retiring, by the arrival at her home, four miles south of this place, of some forty young friends and associates who had met to celebrate the 18th anniversary of her birth. In a short time the family was aroused and the assembled company was in the midst of mirth and merriment, such as only farmer's sons and daughters can make in a model country home. Miss Lillie will long remember her 18th birthday by this notable even, and those who gathered there will continue to hold her in high esteem for the kind manner in which she entertained them. McConnelee, James, On December 18th one of the old residents of the county passed away. About nine months ago, Mr. McConnelee sold his farm in Crawford township and moved to Winterset, where he bought a small plot of ground in the northwest part of town, and there he lived till called away. James McConnelee was born in New York state, April 6th 1883 (this is wrong) When he was six years of age he came with his parents to Logan county, Ohio, where his boyhood and early youth were spent. In the spring of 1855 he came with the family to Iowa and settled near Iowa City. This was only a temporary stop, however, for the next spring, 1856, they came to Madison county and located in Scott township. On February 5th, 1868, the subject of this sketch was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Potter, with whom he lived until his departure for the better world. When a mere boy he united with the church and all his life lived a quiet consistent life of the devout christian. For a number of years he served as a ruling elder in the United Presbyterian church of Patterson, and at the time of his death was a member of the United Presbyterian church of this city. A good man has gone. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow hem." McDowell, Mrs. Eldora Addie, Died June 4, at 12:30 p.m. at the home of her father, Dr. A. C. Baldock, Mrs. Eldora Addie McDowell, aged 27 years. Her health had been poor for four years, and some two and a half years ago she was taken with la grippe, which developed into consumption. During her whole illness she was a patient christian sufferer. She was born April 1st, 1865, in Metcalf county, Kentucky, and came with her parents to Iowa the following June. She was brought up in Winterset and Madison county, and became a member of the Methodist church at Patterson during the pastorate of Rev. Charles Stewart. On September 29th, 1882, she was married to J. M. McDowell, and removed to Des Moines, where she has made her home ever since. Her husband and two daughters survive her, her two sons having died young. The funeral, which was held last Tuesday, was conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. H. Sen......ney, of Wesley chapel, East Des Moines. McLaughlin, Catharine Miller, At 7:30 p.m. last Friday, Mrs. H. A. McLaughlin passed away. Catharine Miller was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17, 1822, and was married to H. A. McLaughlin in the same state, Nov. 7, 1839. They moved to Wisconsin in 1855 and to Madison County, Iowa, in 1865. They had lived in St. Charles six years. To them were born two sons and eight daughters, of whom five daughters and one son are still living. Deceased had ............ McPherson, Susan Catherine Disher, was born in Germany, Nov. 8, 1832. She came with parents to America when she was six months old. April 25, 1850, in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, she married Valentine McPherson and to them were born eleven children of whom one son and four daughters and her husband survive her. In 1855 they came to Lee county, Iowa and in 1857 to Ohio township, Madison county, where she died Feb. 27, 1896. For fifteen months before her death she had been a great sufferer, most of the time being compelled to sit in her chair day and night, but all the time without a word of complaint, she patiently waited until she should be called up higher. She never gave up her birth-right in the Lutheran church but remained steadfast in the faith of her parents. She said to her daughter a short time before her death, "I am prepared to go." The funeral, conducted by Rev. S. W. Lee, at the Ohio Baptist church, was attended by more than could be seated, thus testifying of their sympathy and love. McVey, Hannah Ward, was born in ............county, Ohio, Dec. 23rd, 1820, and died at Montezuma, Iowa, Aug. 25, 1904, aged eighty three years, six months and two days. She had two brothers and seven sisters, all of whom except two sisters are dead. These two sisters, Mary Kisner and Jane Hess, live in Hartford City, Indiana. She and Mr. James O. McVey were united in holy matrimony March 29th, 1838 at Urbana, Ohio. To this union were born twelve children, eight of whom are still living. In the summer of 1844 she rode horseback about nine miles and carried her son Edward, to a place called Lake Branch where a revival meeting was being held. This same day she was baptized by a Mr. Erwin, of Muncie, and united with the Presbyterian church, there being no Methodist church in that part of the country. When she with her husband and family came to Iowa she joined the Methodist church in Montezuma but at the time of her death she was a member of the Methodist church at Deep River. March 19th, 1902, her husband died and eleven days after her oldest son passed away. She then came to Montezuma and made her home with her youngest daughter, Mrs. Andrew Davis. She was a faithful christian and during her sickness was very patient, often saying that she was just waiting to go to her home in Heaven to live with her savior. The remains were taken to Deep River Sunday morning and funeral services held in the M. E. church conducted by Rev. Longnecker. Burial was made by the side of her husband in the Deep River township cemetery, southeast of town. Mease, Oren, It is with feelings of sadness almost to deep for words that we record the death of little Oren Mease, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Mease. They have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community and we pray that they may become reconciled to the fact that it is only one more link to bind them to heaven. It seems almost incredible to think that only three short months ago little Orin was in school and is now an angel, but what is our great loss we know is his great gain. (a lengthy poem follows) Merrell, Ora, Died at the home of her grandfather, C. H. Young near Truro, Iowa, at 1:30 a.m. March 10, 1897, Ora Merrell, aged 2 years 11 months and 8 days. Deceased was the oldest daughter of Allen and Maggie Merrell and was born at Burnside, Hancock county, Illinois, April 7th, 1894. About three weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Merrell with their little daughter came from their home in Illinois to visit the lady's father, C. H. Young, and other relatives and friends here. Little Ora being a delicate child, became very sick with pneumonia not many days after their arrival and after about ten days illness God saw fit to call her from this world. The funeral services were held at the house on Thursday and were conducted by Rev. Farley of the M. E. church. Kind friends decked the little white casket with wreaths of flowers, thus and otherwise showing their sympathy with the bereaved parents. The interment was made in the Young cemetery east of Truro. Michener, Emiline, died at the home of her son F. W. on Feb. 14th '95, at 12:15 a.m. age 65 years 10 m. 24 days. She was born in Delaware county Ohio, March 21, 1849. Was married to David O. Michener Nov. 29, 1849 Four sons and one daughter are left to mourn the loss of a loving and self sacrificing mother. Her christian experience began in early life and her testimony was very clear as to her prospects on the other shore. She often spoke of being ready and not afraid to die. A short time before she died, after rallying from a severe sinking spell her face seemed to shine with Heavenly light and she repeated the lines "Only waiting for the boatman" and asked all her friends to meet her in heaven. What could be more convincing as to the reality of christianity than this clear testimony in the very face of death. A short service was held at the house at 3:30 p.m. The body was taken to New Sharon for burial and funeral services held there on Saturday which was largely attended by old friends and neighbors. Middleton, Lemon E., Many hearts are sad and full of sympathy for the bereaved parents of Lemon E. Middleton, who passed from earthly life Sunday, January 17th in answer to his Master's call. He was in his twenty-second year and the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Middleton. About one year ago he was taken ill with rheumatism and after much suffering he was able to go around some, but never regained his former health and strength. Lem was a kind hearted young man whose bright and sunny nature helped him to bear all pain and sorrow without complaint. By his beautiful chararacter he drew to him a large circle of friends who, by their constant devotion and kind words, brightened many hours which might otherwise have been dark and lonely. Although his life has been despaired of for some time past, death came so sudden that it was a shock to those around him. His voice which brought so much comfort to those in his home is now stilled forever. But God in His wisdom doeth all things well, and in this dark hour we still have His love and guidance to console our saddened lives. His faithful mother remained with him continually during his illness. We know it was a solemn sight (although we were not present) to witness the old and the young, those who had honored and loved him, coming to........the closing of that early grave, and ............the last respects to one who through life had been the friend and favorite of all. The band loses in him a valued member, the community an esteemed, faithful friend, his home a loving son and brother, the church a true Christian. He was the "Noblest work of God - an honest man." (A poem follows) A second obituary from a different paper gives the additional information - Died January 17th, 1897, at Excelsior Springs, Mo., Lemon E. Middleton aged 22 years 10 months 14 days. The funeral on the 20th. A member of the Christian Endeavor, a skilful member of the Truro Silver Band, six members of the band acted as pall bearers. (poem follows) Minard, R. D., St. Charles, Dec. 10 - St. Charles wishes to be considered a factor in the controversy, the object of which is to discover the oldest Mason in Iowa. This place considers itself well forward in the running because R. D. Minard, one of its oldest citizens, was initiated into the Tuscarawas lodge No. 59 in Canal Dover, Ohio, on April 17, 1852. He took the mark master's degree shortly after and on Dec. 27, 1853 took the degree of most exalted master. On the same date he became a royal arch Mason. Mr. Minard joined Pioneer lodge No. 22 of Newton, in January 1855. It was in 1856 that he became a charter member of Model lodge No. .....of this place. Mr. Minard has represented his lodge in grand lodge several times and for the past twenty-five years has served as both master and secretary. He is 81 years of age. Des Moines Daily Capital Minson, Cora, Mrs. Wm. Minson, who was visiting at C. F. Woods' was called home Friday by a telegram announcing that her daughter Cora was sick. Later - Miss Cora died last Tuesday night at 12 o'clock. The news of this death spread a dark pall over this entire community, where Cora was so well known and loved; she having lived at this place with her parents, and later had been employed in the bank here. On Wednesday, Jan. 27, she took a very severe pain in her head which grew worse, extending all over her body. So intense was her suffering that at times she could scarcely be kept upon her bed, and all that medical science and loving hands could do was of no avail. She was born in Des Moines and was 22 years old last July. Her life has always been pure and upright, and she died a Christian death, being a member of the M. E. church, and while in St. Charles an active member of the Epworth League, still retaining her membership here. If there is a person in Heaven today, she is there. Every one who knew her loved her, and many eyes are filled with tears in St. Charles today at the news of her death. Pure, gentle, noble, amiable, obliging and pleasant. A kind word for every one she always had. A promising future was before Cora. At time of death she was a student in the C. C. C. College, and unusually prosperous in her work. But death ends all this, however cruel it may seem. The bereaved and friends in this case have the consolation of knowing that Cora's death is "A treasure but removed, A bright flower parted for a clearer day, Their's still in heaven." Morrell, Archibald Moore, died at his home on east Jefferson street, last Tuesday night, May 7th, between ten and eleven o'clock. His last illness was but short, although his health had been feeble for many years, and it was only by a degree of resolution that few possess that he has been able of late years to keep out of an invalid's bed. His death removes a most esteemed and worthy citizen. Mr. Morrell was a man of blameless life and lovable affectionate disposition. Many things might be said of his kindness of heart and of deed of charity performed quietly, which the world knew nothing of, and were only discovered, perhaps, by accidnet. If it ever could be said of any man, that he died without an enemy, it can be said of him, for he appeared to have an affection for all mankind, and all who knew him seemed to return it. Archibald Moore Morrell was born in October, 1825, in Guernsey county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood, finally settling in Fairview of the same county, engaging in mercantile business, which brought him a competence not only for his enfeebled years but for his now bereaved wife, whom he married in his native state, January 23, 1854. Their only surviving child, Mrs. J. Ed. Smith, having married and removed to Winterset, Iowa in 1882, the parents followed in 1883, where they have since resided. For over fifty years Mr. Morrell had been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was a zealous Mason, and not only had a sincere love of the fraternity, but carried its teachings into his every day life. He was made a Mason in Friendship Lodge, No. 89 at Barnesville, Ohio, June 3rd 1868........... Morrell, Mrs. A. M., ........even more sudden and startling was the death of Mrs. A. M. Morrell, which was announced late last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Morrell, who was a victim of heart trouble, was as well as usual until a short time before her death. Her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Smith, who make their home with her, went last week upon a visit to Omaha. On Sunday afternoon Mrs. Morrell was sitting out in the front yard with two neighbor women. While they were talking, Mrs. Morrell announced that she felt ill and would like to be assisted to the house. Her friends carried her in, but when they reached the house found that she was dead, she having expired while being brought in or perhaps even before they started. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were telegraphed for, and arrived yesterday. We understand that the funeral will be held tomorrow, but did not learn the hour, if it has yet been announced. Mrs. Morrell was well advanced in years, being the widow of A. M. Morrell who died about a year ago. She was a most amiable and worthy lady, and was respected by all who knew her. Mitchell, Marion Ordell, We are under the painful necessity this week of announcing the sad death of M. O. Mitchell, formerly of Truro, lately of Des Moines, which occurred at the residence of his father-in-law R. S. Worthing, three miles north-east of this place on Monday September 26th, at 3 pm. The immediate cause of his death is a matter of conjecture, it being possible that it was due to hemorrhage of the bowels. Marion Ordell Mitchell was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, on the 9th day of March, 1858, and at the time of his death was in his thirtieth year. His father dying when he was but a lad, he was left in his youth to form those habits of life and traits of character which should in after time determine the man, without the aid, admonition and kindly counsel which a father only can best give. His early education was begun in an academy at Kimbolton, Ohio. Afterward he attended Cambridge college, in the same state, where much of the foundation was laid for his subsequent career. Upon leaving college he adopted teaching as a profession, in which calling he was eminently successful. On the 5th of September, 1877, Mr. Mitchell was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Worthing, then of Guernsey county. They moved from Ohio to Kansas in the spring of '78, and settled near Peabody, Marion county. The resided there until 1881 when they removed to Truro, where with the exception of the last six months, they lived until his death. The ten years of their married life were all that true love could make it. He leaves a wife and two sons to mourn, although they are surrounded with the kindest friends, death has left a void that no earthly friend can fill, but what joy there must be in knowing that he is at rest, where sickness, death and sorrow cannot come. they who are left can look forward to that meeting beyong this life, and there to spend eternity........... Muselman, Sarah Adeline, On the eve of July 24, Sarah Adeline, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. John Muselman, aged 1 year 3 months and 19 days, after a short illness was taken to the protecting care of him who said "Suffer little children to come unto me." Little did her parents think until three or four days before her death, of the loss so soon to be forced upon them. Adeline will be remembered at home as being unusally affectionate. The arms so often and so tenderly placed about papas and mammas neck in childlike embrace will never again perform their endearing salutation here on earth. The bright blue eyes and the cheering intonation are of the past. The sisters and little brothers can go to where little Adeline dwells but she will never return to them. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Creger of Peru. The remains were conveyed to the Truro cemetery and laid to this last resting place in a white casket to await the family reunion where parting is no more. (a poem follows) Murray, Hon. Benjamin Franklin, At his residence in this city, Wednesday morning, May the 7th, 1890, the Hon. Benjamin Franklin Murray passed quietly from earth. Mr. Murray was born in Ohio, August 20, 1838, and he was nearly fifty-two years of age at his death. With his father's family he came to Winterset about the year 1854. He was a scholar in the Winterset schools until about 1859 when for one year he was a student in the Mt. Pleasant University. In May 1861 he enlisted in the army and was one of the first, if not the first to volunteer from Madison county. He became enlisted in the 3rd Iowa Infantry, going to Indianola for that purpose. He was in the ranks nearly two years when his health compelled him to quit the service. He then commenced to study law, in due time was admitted to the bar. He was a member of the firm of McPherson & Murray; afterwards practiced by himself, and then a member of the law firm of Ruby & Murray. He was married in November 1864 to Miss Caroline Holiday. They had five children, four of them and the devoted wife survive him. While yet young in years the people of Madison county honored him with the office of representative in the Iowa legislature. After one term in the house he was elected state senator from the district of which Madison county was a part. In 1876 his great calamity came upon him and June 26, 1876, he was sent to the Hospital for the Insane at Mr. Pleasant, where he remained except for one or two visits home, until last January, when he was transferred to Glenwood. His disease never took violent form but from the first he was regarded as incurable, but by advice of many...........A few weeks ago it became evident he was approaching his end, and Mrs. Murray had him brought home last Saturday, May 3d. The journey, made on a cot, wearied him greatly, but he was pleased to be back with his family whom he could recognize, as he did many of his old friends. No one thought his end was so near and to the surprise of all it came as stated Wednesday morning. He was buried Thursday afternoon. The Masons conducted the funeral, and a large number of sympathizing friends attended the last sad rites. Frank, as we all called him, was an unusually promising boy, and early in life became a leader of men. He had hosts of friends who stood by him from first to last. He made an enviable record as a legislator and was prominent and influential. When the dark shadow came upon him he was more generally known over the state than any citizen of Madison county, and higher political eminence was before him but for the calamity that ended all, and but for that there can scarcely be a doubt but that the commonwealth would long ago have called him to its highest political station. His prospects for the future were the brightest. He was a born politician and had the magnetism that enrolled numbers as his followers and friends. He was emphatically an American boy and a self-made man. He had no influential relatives to aid him, and he climbed the ladder by his own merit and exertions. But the closing scene has come to him, as it will to all of us. we have consigned him to the last resting place for mortals, but many and many a day will come and go before the memory of Frank Murray will fade away. 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