AGLER, James T.

AGLER EASTMAN FRITZ CONNER

Posted By: Tony Mercer (email)
Date: 11/18/2021 at 22:08:25

Lenox Time Table
Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa
Thursday, January 16, 1947

OBITUARY ~ JAMES T. AGLER

James T. Agler, youngest son of Peter and Sarah Agler was born January 27, 1862 at Mt. Ayr, Iowa and passed away December 23, 1946 at the age of 84 years. He resided in Mt. Ayr with his family until 1886 when they came of Nebraska and homesteaded to Holt County twelve miles southwest of Chambers.

In 1890, Mr. Agler was married to Miss Ollie Eastman of Chambers. Two daughters were born to them, Goldie who resides at home, and Velma who is a teacher in the Fremont schools. In 1892, Mr. and Mrs. Agler moved to a farm near Elgin and into town in 1900. Mr. Agler was in the mercantile business in Elgin for 38 years, which made him one of Elgin’s oldest residents and business men in point of service. He was associated in partnership with C. S. Johnson a few years. In 1903 the firm of Agler and Connor was formed and operated until 1910. In 1912 Mr. Agler formed a partnership with the Fritz Brothers and operated until 1916. At this time the firm of Agler and Conner was again established and operated until 1926. From 1930 until 1945, Mr. Agler operated his own mercantile business at which time ill health forced him to retire. Always interested in economic affairs, his policy of dealing with the public was always one of great concern.

Mr. Agler was for many years an active worker and member of the Methodist church and held many official positions in this body. He was a member of the Royal Highlander and Woodman Lodges as well as an active member of Antelope Lodge No. 276, A.F. & A.M.

Mr. Agler was a kind and loyal husband and father and in all his illness he never complained and was ever appreciative of any efforts to relieve him. It is with aching hearts we pay tribute to a true friend and neighbor who has passed on after a long life of usefulness and integrity.

In the passing of Mr. Agler, one more has dropped from the ranks of the hardy pioneers who did so much for the development of our country. A true pioneer and faithful citizen has passed to his reward.

He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and two daughters, Goldie and Velma, two half-brothers, Mr. Ed Connor and Mrs. Walter Connor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist church in Elgin. Burial was made in Cedar Valley cemetery.