OBITS: May 1926 Obituaries, Blakesburg Excelsior, Wapello County, Iowa Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Martha Richards Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ________________________________________________________ NOTE: For more information on Wapello County, Iowa Please visit the Wapello County, IAGenWeb page at http://iagenweb.org/wapello/ ________________________________________________________ Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Martha Richards Microfilm from State Historical Society of Iowa Blakesburg (Wapello co, IA) Excelsior Newspaper, Jan 1, 1925 (missing issues Aug 6, 13;) Oct 8, 1925-Dec 25, 1930 Microfilm from State Historical Society of Iowa ===================================================================================== NOTE: For more information on Wapello County, Iowa Please visit the Wapello County, IAGenWeb page at http://iagenweb.org/wapello/ ____________________________________________________________________________ Thurs. May 6, 1926 --At Woonsocket, South Dakota, April 26, 1926, Temperence A. BAER passed away in her 73rd year, after a long and painful illness through which she was cared for by her niece Mary BAER MITCHELL at whose home she died. Death was caused by dropsy and burial was at Woonsocket. Many Excelsior readers will remember this old pioneer. Thurs May 13, 1926 Obituary Lena Ascenath ANGEL was born June 1, 1877 and departed this life May 5, 1926, age 48 years, 11 months and 4 days. She was united in marriage to George DRAPER November 27, 1899, and to this union were born four childred, (sic) Mrs. Lester WEST of Ottumwa, Mrs. Mildred LODWICK at home, Mrs. Marion EAKINS and Mrs. John SHIELDS of Ottumwa. Mrs. DRAPER made her home in this community all her life and at the time of her death she was residing on part of the old home place. She was a faithful wife, a loving mother and a splendid neighbor and will be greatly missed in the community. Besides her husband and children she is survived by ten grandchildren, her aged mother, three brothers, Ellis and Ellet ANGEL of Blakesburg and E. R. of Owanka, S. D. and one sister, Mrs. Nellie GROOMS of Ottumwa, numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held from the home Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. Chas. ELLIS, after which the body was taken to the Ralston cemetery for burial. Card of Thanks We desire to thank our frinds (sic) and neighbors who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother. Your kindness will never be forgotten. George DRAPER and children. Obituary Eloise TINSLEY GILMORE, daughter of George W. and Elizabeth ROSS TINSLEY was born at Blakesburg, Iowa, April 13, 1874 and died Monday morning, April 26, 1926, at 9 o’clock. At the age of 18 she was converted and joined the Friends church in which she retained membership to the end. On September 5, 1899, she was married to W. R. GILMORE, at Albia, Iowa. To this union was born one daughter, Esther Eloise. Besides her husband and daughter, Mrs. GILMORE is survived by one sister, Mrs. Emma DUNLAVY of Sioux City, Iowa, and three brothers, J. W. TINSLEY of Des Moines, Iowa, J. M TINSLEY of Villisca, Iowa, and Lee TINSLEY of Silverton, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Prior TINSLEY, Alfred D. TINSLEY, and Henry Ross TINSLEY. Mrs. GILMORE was called to the ministry soon after her conversion and ordained as a minister of the Friends church. She served as pastor and evangelist and brought to her work rare intelligence, earnestness and faith. The greatest work of her life is without doubt her leadership in the founding of John FLETCHER college and her activities in its support. At the age of twenty-one years her life work was outlined to her with regard to the founding of a school. For some time she alone had the vision for the work but after some months, having been married to Mr. GILMORE, she convinced both himself and Wm. CROSSON, and together they began the work. As a proof of her faith that God would bring it to pass she and her husband placed one dollar in one of the banks in Oskaloosa as an evidence of their faith. To say that she has had a leading part in the founding and building of the three large building on the FLETCHER campus is to simply state a plain truth and in all the years she has been a member of its board of trustees, where her services have been invaluable. The funeral was held in the chapel of John FLETCHER college at 2:30 o’clock April 28. The service was in charge of Rev. J. L. BRASHER, late president of the college. The Scriptures were read by Dr. Joseph OWEN, president of John FLETCHER college, who also led in prayer. Rev. Morris LEMON of the Friends church spoke of her work as a minister of that church. Rev. S. H. TURBEVILLE, pastor of Central M. E. church, read the obituary and made a few remarks as to her worth as a citizen and member of the trustee board. Special music was rendered by Mrs. Ethel COLLIER PEASE and the FLETCHER male quartette. Also the audience sang one number. Rev. J. L. BRASHER then preached the funeral sermon from Rev. 14:13. the committal service at the grave was read by Dr. TURBEVILLE and Dr. OWEN. The quartette sang "I Shall Know Him" and the benediction was pronounced by Dr. BRASHER. A great concourse of people filled all the available space in the large chapel. A large number of floral designs were sent in by friends, relatives and the students and faculty of John FLETCHER college. Out of town relatives here to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. TINSLEY of Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. TINSELY of Villisca; Mrs. A. D. TINSLEY of Ames; Mrs. Bessie TINSLEY CLUTTER of What Cheer; Cline TINSLEY of Harlan; Craig DUNLAVY of Sioux City; Frank TINSLEY of Ottumwa; Mr. and Mrs. Will TINSLEY of Blakesburg; and Mrs. Vada TINSLEY JACKSON of Ottumwa. Friends from out of town included: Mrs. E. G. SCHAEFER of Ottumwa; Rev. and Mrs. A. A. HEATH, of Ottumwa, Homer ATCHISON of Clinton; James KOGER of Hollandale, Minn., Miss Pearl TRIMBLE of Montezuma; Mr. and Mrs. T. R. CARNAHAN of Cedar; Miss Sarah GILMORE of Cedar; Mrs. Nina HAUSER, Mrs. Mose PICKEN, Mrs. Anna WRIGHT and Mrs. Stern PICKEN of Cedar; Mr. and Mrs Fenway KOONTZ of Ottumwa and Mr. and Mrs. George CORBETT of Fremont.--Oskaloosa Herald.