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Patterson, Rachel E. Worthing,  The death of Mrs. Rachel E. 
Patterson, wife of G. W. Patterson, which occurred last 
Friday afternoon, has cast a gloom over that home and 
started a tear in the eye of many a sympathizing friend and 
neighbor.  Although she had been ill for some time her death 
was somewhat unexpected even to her closest friends and 
relatives.  During the last 11 years she has been subject 
to periodical attacks of heart disease, but by careful 
nursing of her strength she recovered from each succeeding 
one.  A short time since she was attacked with typhoid 
fever, and in her enfeebled condition was unable to rally.  
Late on Thursday night she became seriously worse, and died, 
as stated, paralysis of the heart being the immediate cause 
of death.  Miss Rachel E. Worthing was born in Guernsey 
county, Ohio, on the 12th day of July 1858, and at the time 
of her death was in her thirtieth year.  She was married on 
September 5, 1875, to Mr. G. W. Patterson, then of Guernsey 
county.  They moved from Ohio to Iowa in the spring of 1880 
and settled in Ohio township, where, with the exception of 
about seven months spent in Ohio, she lived until her death.  
She leaves the now sadly bereaved husband, ........boys and 
a baby girl this side of her heavenly home.  Deceased lived 
a consistent member of the Ohio Baptist church, and her 
mourning kindred have the consolation of believing that she 
is now enjoying the blessings of a better life.  While 
having many reasons for desiring to live, yet she felt that 
if it were the Lord's will to take her home she was willing 
to go.  She said: "I prayed and I am not afraid to die."  
Well may we say, "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. 
They rest from their labors and their works do follow them." 
Rev. Chas. Hoover preached the funeral sermon in the Ohio 
Baptist church on Sunday, to a large saddened congregation 
after which the remains were laid away to rest in the little 
cemetery near by.  As a model mother, wife, housekeeper and 
neighbor, she was widely known, loved and respected, and 
when she bade this life farewell a tender cord was touched 
in many hearts.  Her earthly pilgrimage is ended, and she 
has entered into the full realities of the unknown world 
and unfolded the great secret of a future existence.

Phillips, Francis Minerva,  second daughter of J. D. 
Phillips, Sabbath evening, Oct. 7th, 1894, of ...........
typhoid, at Cambridge, Neb.  The funeral services were held 
in the Opera House Tuesday afternoon and were largely 
attended, the public schools having been closed and the 
scholars attending in a body.  Prof. Lynne spoke in behalf 
of the school, C. M. Brown in behalf of the school board and 
Rev. Howard MacAyeal in behalf of the church.  Francis 
Minerva Phillips was born September the 8th 1894, in 
Coshocton county Ohio, and was therefore 20 years and 29 
days old.  She was always the robust looking girl she 
appeared one month since - never having any sickness except 
a slight attack of malarial fever one year ago.  She 
contracted cold in changing climate, the water soon 
disagreed........for school work in Iowa when the family 
came to this place and remained behind.  Her father, 
however, secured a position for her here and she tore away 
from the tender ties she had formed and came here to spend 
but one year with the family, when she had promised to 
return to Iowa.  Her mother died when she was six months 
old, and she very early learned to regard her father as the 
one friend; to whose voice she always hearkened with the 
greatest interest and humblest obedience.  She was always 
bright in school and was frequently chosen to give 
recitations on public occasions   She was under her father's 
...........most of her school life and thus there grew up a 
peculiar interest between the father and daughter, which 
renders his loss so deeply afflicting.  She joined the M. P. 
church at the age of sixteen and having moved to another 
neighborhood, she united with the U. P. church within the 
last year and became a very ardent christian worker.  She 
was active in the Sunday school and Y.P.S.C.  She leaves a 
brother in Boston, Mass. and a sister in Rock Island, Ill. 
besides the family at home.  She was jovial though sober, 
and enjoyed the society around her and met a hearty welcome 
wherever she went.  A hundred voices will cry out with 
surprise and a hundred hearts will be filled with grief when 
they hear of her sad fate.  At the age of seventeen she 
began her life work of teaching with such devotion and 
ability as won the praises of her patrons, the tender regard 
of her pupils, and the respect of all who knew her.  Her 
influence for good will remain to brighten..........  From 
the Cambridge, Nebraska Kaleidoscope)

Phillips, Robert E.,  Funeral services were held Friday at 
the Truro Methodist church for Robert E. Phillips, well 
known resident of Truro who died on Wednesday of last week.  
The services were conducted by Rev. W. W. Watson, assisted 
by Rev. Clarence Moore of Leon.  Interment was in the Peru 
cemetery.  Robert Emerson Phillips, son of George W. and 
Mary Loy Phillips, was born in Muscatine county near West 
Liberty, Iowa, November 1, 1865, and passed away at his home 
in Truro, Sept. 16, 1942, age 76 years 10 months and 15 days.  
He grew to manhood near his birthplace and was united in 
mrriage to Miss Elizabeth Windus January 5, 1887, and to 
this union were born five children, Mrs. Fred Beeler, Peru; 
Mrs. B. M. Wetzel, Murray; Elmer, Truro; Edwin, Truro; and 
Mrs. Ada Lowe, New Mexico.  Soon after his marriage he and 
his wife united with the Christian church in West Liberty.  
On March 1, 1899 he and his family moved to a farm south of 
Truro where he made his home for many years.  On Sept. 21, 
1921 his wife Elizabeth passed away.On March 24, 1923, he 
was united in marriage to Mrs. Bradie J. Woolery who 
survives him.  After his marriage he moved to Truro where he 
has since resided.  Bert, as he was always known, was very 
industrious and was never happier than when he was able to 
work.  He was an obliging neighbor, an honored citizen, and 
was always ready and willing to help a friend in trouble.  
He served as mayor of Truro for several years.  He attended 
Sunday school and church services until his health compelled 
him to give it up.  He was a member of the Odd Fellows, also 
the Knights of Pythias lodge, and in his earlier years was 
quite active in both orders.  Seven years ago he suffered a 
stroke of paralysis, and he has never been well since tht 
time, suffering greatly at times but bore it all bravely.  
He has often spoken of the time when he would be released 
from pain and his suffering over.  He leaves to mourn his 
passing his widow; the five children already named; two 
stepchildren, S. Kenneth Brown, Des Moines and Mrs. Lyla 
Lynch, St. Charles; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 
one sister, Mrs. Olive Davisson, West Liberty; one brother, 
Wm. Phillips, Lorimor, Ia., neices, nephews, other relatives 
and a host of friends.

Phipps, James,  Died at his home near Decatur City, Iowa, 
Saturday, January 20, 1894.  Mr. Phipps was generally known 
in this community, having lived here since an early day, 
until about three years ago when he moved to Decatur.  He 
was born in Virginia in 1824, from which state he moved to 
Missouri, and from Missouri to Linn Grove, Iowa in 1846.  
About forty years ago he moved to a farm three miles south 
of St. Charles, where he lived until three years ago.  
During his life he was married three times, his third wife 
surviving him.  By his first wife he had one child, by his 
second six and by his third seven.  Mr. Phipps saw many 
hardships in life, was always equal to any emergency and by 
persistent effort and hard work accumulated a good supply of 
this world's goods - leaving his wife and family in 
comfortable circumstances.  He was as fearless and plucky a 
type of manhood as we have ever known, a fact which during 
the latter days of his life availed him much.  He had been 
sick much for the past ten years, and doubtless but for his 
iron will and strong constitution he would have died ten 
years before he did.  He was a member of the M. E. church 
the greater portion of his life.  The remains of this old 
pioneer were laid to rest at Decatur City last Monday.  The 
many friends of the family here sympathize with them deeply, 
and the Reporter wishes especially to express its feelings 
of condolence.

Pike, Cecial,  Died Sunday April 25th, 1897, of measles, 
aged 13 months.  On last Sunday morning as the clock was 
still echoing the hour of one the pale ferryman with his 
sail spread, stopped at the home of Charles Pike and carried 
away in his icy arms, the youngest and only daughter of 
Charles Pike.  Death is no respector of persons, and now 
that your dear little girl is gone to join her mother in 
Heaven, let your tears cease to flow.  She will greet you 
again far beyond the striving of death where there is no 
sorrow  (a poem is here) The remains arrived in Truro on 
the 4:11 train Monday evening, and was taken to the Hartman 
cemetery where it was laid to rest.

Pike, Celestia Liona Delong,  died April 15, 1896, at her 
home in H?rndon, Guthrie county, Iowa, aged 35 years 3 
months and 11 days.  She was born and grew to womanhood in 
Madison county.  She was married to Charles Pike July 4, 
1880.  Deceased leaves a husband and four children, three 
boys and one girl to mourn the loss of a wife and mother.  
She was a member of the Christian church and always living 
close to her faith.  She was buried in the Hartman cemetery   
(A poem is here)  We tender our heartfelt thanks to those 
who so kindly assisted us in the burial of our daughter and 
sister, Charles Pike, Mrs. M. J. Delong.

Pitman - Dale (marriage),  This morning in the parlors of 
the Bobbitt House Judge Sitton performed the marriage 
ceremony uniting Mr. Ed. K. Pitman, of Leon, Iowa and Mrs. 
Sarah L. Dale, of Alexander, Kansas.  Each of the parties 
is 56 years of age and have been acquainted for over forty 
years.  They will remain here for some time and may 
eventually decide to locate here permanently.

Porter, Allen E.,  At 8 o'clock at the residence of his 
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Porter, 546 Thirty-first street, Rock 
Island, occured the death of Allen E. Porter, at the age of 
24 years 7 months and 3 days.  The cause of death was spinal 
meningitis after an illness of about two weeks.  Mr. Porter 
has been employed in the offices of the C. R. I. &P. railway
of this city for the past six years with the exception of a 
few months in 1893 when he worked for the C. & N.W. in its 
Chicago office.  He entered the office of the division 
freight agent here in...............until the summer of 1893 
when he went to Chicago.  Returning to his home in the fall
he again took a position in the offices of the C. R. I. & P. 
in this city but this time as stenographer in the engineer's 
office which he has held up to the time of his death.  He was 
held in the highest esteem by his associates and superiors. 
One of them stating this morning that, "there never was a 
more faithful and conscientious young man in the performance 
of his duties.  He was retiring in disposition and never 
pushed himself forward.  He went straight at his work and 
accomplished it without ado.  Kind and forbearing he made 
friends of all with whom he came in contact."  His death is 
a great shock to his family.  He always made his home with 
his mother and has been a comfort and a support to her.  
His death is likewise very deeply felt by the officers of 
the C R. I. & P., with head quarters here, every one of 
whom respected and loved him for his manly qualities and 
honorable and upright character.  Mr. Porter was born 
April 25, 1873, and was the youngest son of the late Richard 
and Elizabeth Porter.  Until within the past six or seven 
years he has made his home in Iowa, residing with his family 
at Walcott and for a time at Muscatine.  Besides his mother 
he is survived by two brothers and three sisters.  The 
funeral will be under the direction of one of the Masonic 
lodges of Rock Island of which he was a member and will take 
place from the residence with services at the First 
Methodist church of Rock Island at 2 o'clock tomorrow 
afternoon.  Rev. McCullough of Rock Island will be assisted 
in the services by Rev. McAuley of Wilton, former pastor and 
an intimate friend of the family.

Porter, Mrs. Fannie,  On August 8, 1898, Mrs. Fannie Porter 
died at her home, near Truro, of consumption; aged about 45 
years.  The funeral sermon was preached from the Baptist 
church by Rev. Stitt, of Colfax, and the remains were laid 
to rest in the cemetery at St. Charles.  Two sons and two 
daughters, her immediate surviving relatives, were with her 
during her last illness.  Mrs. Porter was a lady well-liked 
and stood well with her friends and neighbors.

Porter, John C.,  Died July 6th, 1894, at his home in Truro, 
John C. Porter, age 65 years 11months and 28 days.  He was 
born in Brooke county, Virginia, July 8th 1828.  He moved 
with his parents to Harrison county, Ohio when but a small 
boy.  He was converted and joined the M. E. church in the 
year of 1849 and remained a faithful member until death.  He 
was married to Nancy E. Creger in 1850 and moved to Iowa in 
1853.  His wife and nine children survive him.  The funeral 
was conducted by Rev. W. C. Smith at the M. E. church 
Saturday at 3 o'clock to a large crowd of sympathysing 
friends who all with one accord will say:  "He's gone to 
rest, our father dear,  Why should we mourn or shed a tear; 
He's free from sorrow, death & pain,  Why should we wish him 
back again."

Porter, Nancy Ellen Creger,  daughter of John and Mahala 
Creger, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, October 23, 
1833, the third of a family of seven children, and departed 
this life January 31, 1908, after a brief illness of 
pleurisy which terminated in brain hemorrhage and paralysis, 
aged 74 years 3 months and 8 days.  At the early age of 
sixteen she was united in marriage to John C. Porter, who 
fourteen years ago preceded her to their final home.  To 
this union were born fifteen children, ten of whom reached 
the age of maturity.  The oldest, a daughter, Jennie, died 
May 19, 1884.  The remaining nine, all of whom except one 
son, were present at the funeral are: Mrs. M. O. Flory, of 
Fort Worth, Texas; Edgar C., of Bridgeport, Neb.; Mrs. M. H. 
Grey of Oakland, Iowa;  Samuel E., of Lusk, Wyoming; 
Winfield S.; Fletcher R.; William A.; Mrs. F. P. Rundall 
and Miss Iva, of Truro, Iowa.  She is also survived by three 
sisters, a brother, thirty five grandchildren and twenty one 
great grandchildren.  In the year 1853, she, with her 
husband, emigrated in Poweshiek county, Iowa, where they 
lived for two years after which they moved to Madison county 
and settled on the farm at present owned and operated by 
their oldest son, Winfield.  She had the true spirit of the 
pioneer's wife and endured the toil and hardships of the 
early settlers with patience and cheerfulness.  Several 
years prior to the death of her husband they moved to Truro 
where she has since resided, her youngest daughter, Miss Iva, 
remaining with her as the comfort and company of her last 
years, which were passed in peace and plenty in the midst of 
loving relatives,  a large circle of friends and blessed 
church privileges, calling to mind the promise tht "At 
evening time it shall be light."  At the age of fourteen she 
accepted Christ as her Saviour and her entire life has been 
a shining example of true christian faith.  Her seat in the 
church was scarcely ever vacant and many will miss her warm 
hearty hand clasp and kindly words of greeting.  Always 
quiet, unassuming, with that unselfishness and gentleness 
of christian character, which endeared her to all with whom 
she associated, she was never happier than when sacrificing 
her own pleasures, to advance those of others. No one 
doubted her sincerity.  She was loved by all and was dearest 
to those who knew her best.  The funeral was conducted at 
the church by her pastor, Rev. L. B. Carpenter, and interment 
took place in the Truro cemetery. (A poem follows)

Porter, Scott,  died at his home in Leander's addition, on 
Monday, April 5th, 1897, after an illness of a little over 
two weeks.  Although the death was expected it came as a sad 
blow to the community which had learned to respect the 
upright and honest old man whom we will see no more.  Scott 
T. Porter was born in Carroll county, Ohio, July 9, 1832.  
His early life was spent in the state of his nativity, and 
he came to Iowa at about 21 years of age.  On the 1st of 
March, 1855, he was married to Miss Rachel C. Cassidy in 
Poweshiek coounty, Iowa.  To this union eleven children were 
born, five sons and six daughters.  Two children died some 
years ago, and nine survive the death of a loving parent - 
they are M. C., of Puckwana; John and Samuel of Elk 
township; Mrs. H. F. Thompson of Puckwana, S. D.; Mrs. J. 
B. Fordyce of Alta; Mrs. Frank DeWitt of Elk township and 
Misses Norah, Ella and Eva, who have been and are now, 
living at home.  In 1869 the family came to Buena Vista 
county and locted in Elk township where they resided until 
the old people and four daughters moved to town.  Mr. Porter 
was always a hard working man and his exertions to improve 
his farm were to much for him, and his constitution became 
shattered.  For some time he had not been in good health, 
especially for the past few years.  Up to last fall he was 
able to walk from his home to town where his cheerful and 
brave spirit brightened all in whose presence he came, but 
last fall he was obliged to give up and remain at home.  
About two weeks ago he was seized with a violent chill which 
seemed to indicate to his friends that the end was not far 
away.  The best medical skill could not sustain life and 
vigor - nature gave way and "the weary wheels of life stood 
still, for he was not - God took him."  About 22 years ago 
Mr. Porter became a Christian and joined the Methodist 
Episcopal church - the membership to which he retained until 
his death.  To his pastor, who questioned him concerning the 
future, he said "I am ready to go."  At another time he 
repeated to his family portions of the 14th chapter of St. 
John's gospel.  Bro. Porter was a member of Pomegranate 
Lodge. No. 408, A.F. & A.M., having joined by application 
on April 14, 1881.  Previous to that time he was a member of 
Jewell Lodge, NO. 309, at Storm Lake.  He was respected by 
all as citizen and beloved as a husband and father.  The 
sorrow in the home from which he has gone is not hopeless, 
for the bereaved are sure he has gone into the presence of 
the blessed Christ to abide forever.  The funeral occurred 
from the home, Wednesday afternoon, under the auspices of 
the Masonic fraternity, which attended in a body and marched 
to the cemetery.  The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. 
Burnip of the M. E. church.  The pall bearers were Geo. Bell 
and David Burns of Alta, Jas. Hays, Alex Fraser and Reuben 
Whitney of Aurelia, and Enos Thayer of Storm Lake.

Porter, William D.,  The Kankakee Daily Republican, 
published at Kankakee, Illinois, has a fine notice of the 
death of W. D. Porter, a young man born in this city and who 
spent a greater portion of his life here.  The announcement 
of his death which took place at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon 
is as follows.  After a year of suffering from that dread 
disease, tuberculosis, William D. Porter passed away at his 
home, 143 Greenwood Avenue, in this city, at 1 o'clock this 
afternoon, age thirty four years, five months and twenty 
one days.  The deceased was born in Muscatine, Iowa, June 
24, 1871, and at the age of 3 years removed with his parents 
to Wilton, Iowa.  There he attended the public schools and 
graduated from the Wilton high school.  Shortly after his 
graduation he returned to Muscatine, where he entered the 
Journal office and learned the printer's trade.  He remained 
there several years, but was compelled to resign his 
position on account of ill health.  He then went to Rock 
Island where he engaged in railroading.  He came to Kankakee 
about seven years ago and was employed by the Illinois 
Central.  In 1900 he entered the employ of the W. S. 
Vanderwater Clothing company, as salesman.  He remained in 
that position until about a year ago when he was again 
compelled to give up his place on account of ill health.  
He went to Texas and later to Albuquerque, N.M. hoping that 
the change of climate would be beneficial in restoring his 
health, but the disease had gained such headway that his trip 
resulted in disappointment, and a few months later he 
returned to his home in this city and patiently waited the 
final summons to the world beyond.  He was married to Miss 
Victoria E. Ring, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ring, of 
this city, Oct. 1, 1900, who survives him.  He is also 
survived by his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Porter, Muscatine, 
Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. George H. Wiles, Muscatine; Mrs. 
Beth Horne, Kansas City, and Miss Ida Porter, Chicago and 
one brother, George H. Porter of this city.  The deceased 
was a man of many friends and to know him was to respect 
him.  He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective 
Order of Elks and of the Royal Arcanum.  The funeral 
services will be held at the residence Sunday afternoon at 
2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. B. B. Evans, Interment at Mount 
Grove.  The Elks will have charge of the burial services.

Porter - Dowler (marriage),  One of the happiest events of 
life occured at the home of Jos. Dowler, Thursday, Oct. 
11th.  The occasion was high noon when was united in one
bond of union the hearts and lives of Mr. W. A. Porter and 
Miss Josie Dowler.  While in the homes left by the happy 
young couple a vacant chair is recognized at each place, yet 
their friends know that there will be in the new home now 
established ,ever a cozy chair and a warm welcome for the 
folks from home, and in whatever community, as the years 
roll by, they may cast their lot, the same pleasing 
qualities of mind and heart which have made them so many 
admirers here will ever gather about them a host of warm 
friends.

Porter - Weaver (marriage license),  Issued during the week 
ending December 17, 1890 to Andrew Porter and Henrietta 
Weaver.


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