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New Market Herald
Thursday December 19, 1918 p. 2
Body Brought Back
Mrs Galen Journey [Flossie Coy] arrived here Friday from Canada with the body of her husband who died several weeks ago from the flu. It was the desire of Mrs. Journey at that time to bring the body here for burial, but the authorities would not permit it, so burial was made there. Just a short time ago the ban was lifted and as Mrs. Journey expected to make her home here, she secured permission to exhume the body and ship it out of the country. The burial took place Saturday afternoon in Memory cemetery, short services being conducted at the cemetery by Rev. Chas. Herriman.
New Market Herald
Thursday November 14, 1918 p. 3
Galen Journey Dead
Word was received here Wednesday that Galen Journey, son of Mrs. Mary Journey, had died Sunday at his home in Ogema, Sask., Canada. Pneumonia was the cause of his death. It is not known at this time whether the body will be returned here for burial or not.
New Market Herald
Thursday November 21, 1918 p. 3
Obituary
Galen M. the oldest son of Amos N. [oah] and Mary E. [lizabeth Woods] Journey was born in Page county, Iowa, March 5th, 1885. Died at his home 16 miles northwest of Ogema, Sask., Canada, November 10th, 1918, aged 33 years, 8 months and 5 days. Pneumonia was the cause of his death.
He leaves to mourn a wife, mother, 2 sisters and 4 brothers, 2 of them in Canada and 2 in France. When 1 year old his parents came to Taylor Co, and when only 14 years old his father died, leaving he and an older sister the main stay of their mother and younger brothers and sister.
He was married to Miss Flossie M. [errie] Coy December 29th, 1909. In April 1911, they went to Canada where he has resided until his death. He was a good neighbor, always lending a helping hand to those in need, a loving husband and a kind son. He will be greatly missed by his friends and the community where he lived.
May God Bless the bereaved ones.
New Market Herald
Thursday December 19, 1918 p. 3
Oliver Jones passed away Wednesday night about nine o'clock from an attack of pneumonia following the flu. He had been ill only a few days. Obituary next issue.
New Market Herald
Thursday January 2, 1919 p. 3
Obituary
Oliver Owens Jones was born in Allerton, Wayne Co., Iowa, Feb. 27, 1886, and died December 18, 1918 at his home near New Market of pneumonia following an attack of influenza, aged 32 years, 9 months, and 21 days. He was ill only eight days during which time he was a most patient sufferer.
When 9 years of age he moved with his parents to a farm near New Market, near which place he has lived all his life. Ollie was a truly homeboy having lived all his life with his mother, to whom he was a dutiful son and a constant comfort and companion. He will be sadly missed by her.
Altho never having made a profession of religion he was everything that a young man should be, kind hearted, noble and upright. He was always among the first to offer a helping hand in time of need. His unselfishness and genial disposition won a place for him in a large circle of friends. By his untimely death he leaves to mourn his loss a father and mother, four sisters and six brothers of this place, and Mrs. Minnie Knapp and brother Tom of Allerton, Iowa.
Though he has gone from our midst yet he lives with us in all the winning personality that can be ascribed to the loving memory of a benevolent kindhearted spirit and devotedness to family and neighborhood ties.
Funeral services were held Friday Dec. 20, conducted by Rev. Snodgrass of Clarinda, and interment was in Memory cemetery.
The relatives of the deceased wish to take this opportunity of thanking all the neighbors and friends for their assistance during the period of sickness and for their sympathetic words and ministrations during the bearing of the heavy burden of their sorrow.
New Market Herald
Thursday January 2, 1919 p. 3
Obituary
Mr. and Mrs. A. [ndrew] J [ackson] Mathews arrived here Saturday from Ft Collins, Colo., with the body of their son Laura [Loura], who died at their home Dec. 23. The family were former residents of this community. Burial took place in Memory cemetery Saturday afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. Douglass.
Laura [William Loura] Mathews, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. [ndrew] J. [ackson] Mathews [Hannah Elizabeth Williams], was born at Baileyton, Tenn., February 12, 1900, and died at the home of his parents near Fort Collins, Colo., December 23, 1918, at the age of 19 years, 11 months and 11 days. Pneumonia caused his death. He leaves to mourn his loss his father, mother, four sisters, and three brothers. He was a kind and loving son and brother.
[Note: His World War I draft registration card gives his birth date as February 12, 1899.]
New Market Herald
Thursday April 20, 1922 p. 2
Andrew J. Mathews
On Saturday morning Mr. Mathews living in east Oxford, passed away rather suddenly. He has only been in Oxford for a year, coming here from Fort Collins, thinking to improve his health.
Andrew J. [ackson] Mathews was born May 14, 1860, in [Greene County] Tennessee, and died in Oxford, Neb., April 15, 1922.
He was married to Miss Hannah [Elizabeth] Williams, also of Tennessee, Dec. 11, 1887, and to this union twelve children were born, seven of whom are still living: Mrs. F. [rank] B. [ird] Dunn [Sarah Emma Mathews Clark], Hepburn, Ia.; Thomas Franklin and John Henry, Fort Collins, Colo; Mrs. F. [orest] F. [ranklin] Scroggs [Dicie Lena], Granger, Iowa; Maude, Dorothy [Elise] and Ray [Albert] are living at home. He also leaves to mourn his loss, the wife and mother, and two brothers.
Mr. Mathews came to Iowa in 1900, and settled at New Market, Taylor County. About ten years ago his health failed him, and he went to Fort Collins, hoping the change might prove beneficial. One year ago he came to Oxford.
Mr. Mathews was a very quiet man and made few acquaintances. He was always kind and indulgent in his family, and they feel keenly the loss of a father. He was a man of few words, but always stood for the moral betterment of the community.
A short service was held at the undertaking rooms Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Dr. E. K. Baily. The remains will be taken this (Wednesday) evening on No. 6 to New Market, Iowa, for burial. —Oxford, Neb., Journal.
The body arrived here this Thursday morning and burial services were held at the cemetery at eleven o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. Owen Smith. Interment was in Memory cemetery.
New Market Herald
Thursday December 5, 1918 p. 3
Frank Barton of Parnell, Mo., came Tuesday to attend the Frank Glassgow funeral.
New Market Herald
Thursday December 5, 1918 p. 3
Former New Market Boy Kills Self
Franklin Allen Glasgow, well-known dealer in Iowa and Nebraska farmlands, committed suicide Saturday night by drinking carbolic acid. No motive other than that the ravages of acute kidney trouble and despondency resulting there from can be ascribed for the deed.
Mr Glassgow went down town Saturday evening. When he did not return at the usual hour Mrs. Glasgow became alarmed and finally about one o'clock Sunday morning telephoned Night Marshal DeRousse and communicated her fear that something had happened to her husband. Prior to this action Mrs. Glasgow had found Mr. Glasgow's hat in the barn on their premises. When the policeman and neighbors made a search they found the body cold in death in an outhouse on a neighboring lot. He had apparently been dead for some hours He was fully dressed except for his hat, and the mouth and lips were badly burned from the acid.
The bottle containing the acid came from a drug store in Ainsworth, Neb., near which town Mr. Glasgow has a ranch, which he visited early last week. That his financial affairs were in good shape there is no question. Besides a small amount of currency a check for $4377, which he had received from the sale of cattle in the Chicago market, was found upon the body.
Mr. Glasgow had for some years been afflicted with kidney trouble, the attacks of which caused him much suffering and made him despondent. This is the only reason that can be ascribed for his act. It may also be that the condition of
his son, Lieutenant Charles Glasgow, who had been wounded three different times in battle in France preyed upon his mind.
Mr. Glasgow was 51 years of age. He had lived in Shenandoah for some six or seven years. He leaves to mourn, his wife and five children, three boys and two girls, besides four brothers and two sisters. Shenandoah World.
Great surprise was created here Sunday when word was received that Frank Glasgow had committed suicide at his home in Shenandoah. Deceased was well known here, this having been his home for many years. He was a son-in-law of
Mrs. A. [manda] R Williams and a brother of M. R. Glasgow and Mrs. Frank Noble. The body was brought here Wednesday noon and burial was in Dallas Center cemetery.
Franklin A. [llen] Glassgow was born August 16, 1876, in Taylor County, Iowa and died November 30, 1918.
He grew to manhood in Taylor County and on June 21, 1891, was united in marriage to Nellie [Myrtle] Williams. To their union was born six children, one deceased and the remainder survive him: Mrs. Jessie Clem of Davenport, Iowa, Lieut. Chas. Glasgow of the U. S. Army, now in New Yolk City, Hazel, Wesley and Willis. Two sisters and four brothers also survive him, besides a number of other relatives. He was a member of the Masonic order and of the Modern Woodmen in Wheeling, Mo., and was formerly a member of the lodge of Odd Fellows.
New Market Herald
Thursday December 12, 1918 p. 3
Mrs. Geo. Hunter returned to her home in Nodaway Thursday having been here in attendance on the Frank Glassgow funeral.
New Market Herald
Thursday December 5, 1918 p. 3
Mrs. Wayne Cunning [Mable Wheeler] died Wednesday evening at her home in Siam from pneumonia, following an attack of the flu. She was buried Thursday afternoon in Memory cemetery.
New Market Herald
Thursday December 12, 1918 p. 3
Obituary
Mable Wheeler was born in Page Co, Iowa, June 26, 1889, and departed this life December 4 at her home in Siam, at the age of 29 years, 5 months and 8 days. She moved to Taylor County with her parents, in 1900 and to Gravity in 1910. She was married March 14, 1917, to Wayne Cunning. She leaves her husband, father, mother, 1 brother and three sisters, many relatives and hosts of friends to mourn her loss. Mrs. Cunning was well known both in Page and Taylor County, having taught school several years before her marriage and had a large circle of friends.
She was the teacher in the primary department of the Siam school at the time of her death. She loved little children and was a very successful teacher. She was converted when quite young, was baptised and joined the Methodist church when about 14 years of age. She has always been quite an active member and worker in all branches of church work, and a very energetic worker for the Rod Cross.
She was also a member of the Royal Neighbors in Gravity. Her sickness was of very short duration, being caused by pneumonia, following "flu". All that loving care and skill could do was done, but the dreaded malady did its worst and she was called Home to her reward.
On account of quarantine restriction there was only a short service at the grave conducted by Rev. Douglass and interment was made in the Memory cemetery. Her funeral sermon will be preached later.
New Market Herald
Thursday December 12, 1918 p. 4
Siam News
It is with sadness and regret that we write of the death of Mrs. Wayne Cunning from influenza. Mrs. Cunning had only lived in Siam a few months but had won many friends. She was teacher of the primary grades in the school here and will be greatly missed. Her maiden name was Mabel Wheeler. She was buried in the Memory cemetery, Thursday, December 5.
New Market Herald
Thursday November 21, 1918 p. 3
Obituary
Mrs. Elsie Pitman died at her home 2 miles north of New Market, Iowa, Thursday morning, Nov. 14, 1918, at 10 o'clock after an illness of only 8 days. She had pneumonia following Spanish influenza. On account of the disease no funeral services were held. Elsie Benson was born Nov. 25, 1889; was married to James Pitman August 12, 1907. She leaves a husband, father and 2 small children, Harry aged 8 years, Johnie aged 9 months. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of all in their loss.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 11, 1973
Walter Alger, 75 Last Rites Held October 3
Funeral services for Walter Ett Alger, 75, of Gravity, held October 3 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by George Carman. Mr. Alger died September 30, 1973, at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Union City, Oklahoma.
Walter E. Alger, son of the late Henry and Larinda Alger, was born Jan. 8, 1898 in Canadian County near Union City in what later became the state of Oklahoma.
In this newly settled region he grew to young manhood enduring the hardships and deprivations of pioneer life but developing a steadfast faith in God, which was to serve as his anchor throughout life.
He was a member of the Baptist Church and an active civic worker. For years he served as a member of the Gravity Council.
On Feb. 23, 1938, Walter was united in marriage to Nellie Cunningham. To this union was born one son, Allen, who resides in El Reno, Oklahoma.
Other survivors include three sisters: Ada and Daisy Alger of Union City, Oklahoma, Cealy Loyall of El Reno, Oklahoma; and four brothers: Albert and Ova of Oklahoma City; Carl Alger of Yukon, Oklahoma and Clyde Alger of El Reno, Oklahoma.
[Note: His World War I draft registration card gives his birth date as January 8, 1899.]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 5, 1973
Ethel Wright, 89 Dies in Creston
Funeral services for Mrs. Vane (Ethel May) Wright, 89 of Creston, formerly of Blockton, were held March 24 at CoenÕs Home for Funerals, Creston with Rev. J. Miller, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Mrs. Wright died March 22 at Greater Community Hospital after suffering a stroke. She had been in ill health for some time. Interment was at Rose Hill cemetery at Blockton.
Mrs. Wright had lived in Creston since June 1960. She had previously lived at Blockton until 1921 and at Long Beach, Calif., from then until moving to Creston. She was a former teacher for eight years.
Ethel May Ewart was born at Blockton Dec. 5, 1883. She was the daughter of William and Flora Hickenlooper Ewart.
She was married at New Virginia, Ia., June 21, 1911, to Vane Wright, who preceded her in death in March 1957.
Mrs. Wright is survived by two brothers, Cecil Ewart, of Bedford, and Gweldon Ewart of Connell, Wash.; a sister, Garland Ewart of Creston; Dwight Terrill of Atlantic, Billy Ewart of Bedford and Michael Ewart of Connell, Wash., nephews; and Bunny Scott of Liberty, Mo., a niece.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church and of the Ruthean Society of the church.
[Godfrey, Mary Elizabeth Hamilton]
New Market Herald
Thursday November 9, 1922 p. 3
Mrs Godfrey Called
Mrs. R. [aymond] G. [uy] Godfrey [Mary Elizabeth Hamilton], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. [amuel] D.[avid] Hamilton [Julia Christina Bible], passed away last Friday in a Clarinda hospital following an operation. Funeral services were held in the Gilead church Monday afternoon and interment was in the Gravity cemetery. We are unable to print her obituary this week because of negligence of the minister in charge.
The passing of Mrs. Godfrey is unusually sad, leaving as it does four motherless children, who sorely need the care only a mother can give. The bereft husband and children will make their home for the present with Mr. and Mrs. S. [amuel] D. [avid] Hamilton.
[Godfrey, Mary Elizabeth Hamilton]
New Market Herald
Thursday November 16, 1922 p. 2
Obituary
Mary Elizabeth Hamilton, daughter of S. [amuel] D. [avid] and Julia [Christina Bible] Hamilton, was born near Otley, Marion Co., Iowa, Aug. 3,1885, and departed this life at the Clarinda hospital Nov. 3, 1922, aged 37 years and 3 months.
In 1895 she moved with her parents to Taylor Co., Iowa, near Gilead church, where she grew to womanhood.
At the age of 14 years, she was converted and became a member of Gilead church under the ministry of Rev. Kirkendall and Mary Brown, of which she was always a faithful member.
On June the 14th, 1904 she was united in marriage to Raymond G. [uy] Godfrey. To this union was born four children: Glenn Dayton, Marie Velma, Paul Raymond, and Florence Mae, all of whom with their father still survive her. During her month of sickness she was a patient sufferer and her thoughts were always of her home and family.
She was a good neighbor and friend, always wanting to do something for others.
Besides her husband and children she leaves to mourn her departure her father, mother, one sister and three brothers: Charles of Bedford, James of Yuma, Colo.,
Robert of Bedford and Christena May Gant of New Market. One brother, David Lyman, preceded her in death. She also leaves a host of relatives and friends, for to know her was to love her. She was a loving wife and mother and a true friend as will ever be remembered.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral services were Mrs. S. M. Willis and Ino B. Hamilton of Bradshaw, Neb., James F. Hamilton of Yuma, Colo., Fern Godfrey of Lorena, Okla.
[Godfrey, Mary Catherine Chambers]
New Market Herald
Thursday December 1, 1921 p. 3
Grandma Godfrey Dead
Tuesday evening about six oÕclock Grandma Godfrey [Mary Catherine Chambers] passed to her reward after an illness extending over several weeks. She had lived a long and useful life, being 93 years old at the time of her death. She was a grand woman, ever ready to lend a helping hand in sickness or distress, and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were held today at 2:30 p. m. Obituary will be published next week.
[Godfrey, Mary Catherine Chambers]
New Market Herald
Thursday December 1, 1921 p. 3
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Spour and sons Cleo and Cecil of Bussey and Mrs. M. F. Godfrey of Hamilton, came Wednesday to attend the funeral of Grandma Godfrey [Mary Catherine Chambers].
[Godfrey, Mary Catherine Chambers]
New Market Herald
Thursday December 8, 1921 p. 3
Obituary
Mary C. [atherine] Chambers was born Dec. 3, 1827, near Shelbyville, Davis Co., Ind, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. [rthur] Littlewood, in New Market. Nov. 29, 1921, aged 93 years, 11 months and 25 days. At the age of 20 years she moved with her parents to Iowa. She was married to Martin M. Godfrey in 1859. To this union six children were born, four girls and two boys, two preceding her, one in infancy, and her daughter Rose A. in 1893. They moved to New Market in 1890. Her husband, Martin M. Godfrey, died at the home of his son John [Wesley] in New Market, April 17,1907.
She was converted when but a young girl about the age of 16 and united with the United Presbyterian Church where she remained a member until she became sanctified and joined the Mennonite church at New Market where she remained a faithful member until death. She has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. A. [rthur] Littlewood, for the past fourteen years. She leaves to mourn their loss 3 daughters and one son, Mrs. A. [ndrew] J. [ackson] Bish [Hazel] of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. O. M. McConnell of Omaha, Nebr., Mrs. A. [rthur] Littlewood [America] and John [Wesley] Godfrey of New Market, 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren besides a host of relatives and friends.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 6, 1961 p. 6
New Market
Godfrey Dies In Oregon
Carl [H.] Godfrey of Tigard, Ore., son of the late John [Wesley] and Maude [Herriman] Godfrey, passed away at his home suddenly on Wednesday, June 28. He has had a heart condition for some time.
Carl was born in New Market Aug. 7, 1891 and was raised to manhood here. He married Miss Ruth James of Clarinda. They moved to Tigard in December 1921.
He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Ruth; daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. (Helen) Boyd and children of Portland, Ore., Mr. and Mrs. Harold Godfrey and family of Tigard, Ore., Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Godfrey and children of Syracuse, N. Y.; sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Arthur of Denver, Colo.; half sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Gray [Ione] of Marion, Ia.; step-mother, Mrs. Glen Godfrey.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 13, 1961 p. 5
Carl Godfrey, 70 Dies In Oregon
Carl [H.] Godfrey, 70, died June 28 at Tigard, Oreg., suffering a heart attack. He was born at New Market August 7, 1891. He clerked for the Clark-Henshaw Store and operated the Farmers Union Shipping Ass'n. at New Market before moving to Oregon in 1921.
He married Ruth James of Clarinda, who survives him. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Helen Boyd of Portland, Oreg., two sons, Harold Godfrey of Tigard, and John Godfrey of Syracuse, N. Y.; eight grandchildren; his step-mother, Mrs. Glenn Godfrey; two sisters, Mrs. Wallace (lona) Gray of Marion,
Iowa, and Mrs. Ira (Lana) Arthur of Littleton, Colo.
His father and one sister preceded him in death several years ago. He had operated a feed mill but retired a short time ago because of health. Burial was at Tigard.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 6, 1961 p. 6
Obituary
James Garfield Boyer
James Garfield, son of George and Harriet Boyer, was born on a farm two miles west of Sharpsburg, Iowa, on Sept. 14, 1880, where he grew to manhood. He passed away at the Municipal hospital in Clarinda, Ia., on June 11, 1961 at 5:30 p.m. with a heart attack, at the age of 80 years, 8 months, 28 days, He was one of nine children: Effie, Otis, Myrtle Coulter, Ivy Dutton, Clara Boltinghouse, Chester and Infant brother who have all preceded him in death except one brother, Clarence of Ontario, Calif.
He was united in marriage to Grace May Dunn on Jan. 12, 1905, whom he leaves. To this union six children were born, who are all living, Velva of the home in Bedford, Mrs. Chas. (Lela) Wiand of Sharpsburg, Mrs. Chas. (June) Rupert, Montrose, Ia., Teddy of Sharpsburg, Willard of Gravity and Marvin of Clearfield. He also leaves three daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law, four granddaughters, six grandsons, two great granddaughters, two great grandsons, nieces, nephews, a host of relatives and friends. One granddaughter preceded him in death.
He lived around Sharpsburg most of his life. Fifty-four years were spent on the same farm 31/2 miles northwest of Sharpsburg, which he operated and worked hard at as long as able.
Having sold the farm to one of the sons, he moved to Bedford, on Feb. 10, 1961, where he resided until death. He was a great Farm Bureau member and worker for it. He was a member of the Blue Grove Christian church where he served as deacon and treasurer of the board. Later he transferred his membership to the Lenox Christian church where he served as a deacon. About a month ago he placed his membership in the Bedford Christian church.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 13, 1961 p. 5
H. L. Hopple, 64 Dies At Hospital
Hubert Leo Hopple, 64, Hopkins, died Saturday, July first at St. Francis hospital, Maryville, where he had been a patient three weeks.
Mr. Hopple was born July 13, 1896, at Medora, Iowa, the son of the late Fred Hopple and Carrie Welch Hopple. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of Glen Ulmer Post No. 288, American Legion, Hopkins.
He was a serviceman for Mutti Truck and Tractor Company and had been in that work the past 35 years. He had lived at Hopkins about 45 years.
His survivors are a brother, Rex Hopple of King City, Mo.; two nieces and four nephews.
Rites were held Tuesday, July 4 at the Swanson Funeral Home, Hopkins. There were military rites at the Hopkins cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 13, 1961 p. 5
Miss Rose Lambert Of Maloy Dies
Miss Rose Lambert, 74, a native of Ringgold County and a telephone operator at Maloy for 15 years, died at Ringgold County hospital at Mount Ayr Monday morning, July 10. She had been a patient at the hospital about six months.
Funeral services were held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Maloy, Wednesday. Rev. Fr. M. J. Culhane officiated. Burial in St. Mary's cemetery at Maloy. The Rosary was said at the church at 8 p.m. Tuesday night.
Miss Lambert is survived by four nephews, Emmet Warin of Mount Ayr, John Warin of Maloy, Dr. G. L. Warin of Shenandoah, Robert Mullin of Des
Moines; and five nieces, Anna, Mary and Rose Warin of Maloy, Sister M. Miriam of Ottumwa, Mrs. Kathryn Moore of Kent.
[Kirkwood, Cora Lena Niermeyer]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 13, 1961 p. 5
Former Clearfield Resident Dies
Mrs. Clifford Kirkwood [Cora Lena Niermeyer], a former resident of the Clearfield vicinity, died at Tacoma, Wash., July 8. Her body will be brought to Guthrie Center, where funeral services will be held Thursday. Mrs. Kirkwood was a sister of Mrs. Nellie Speer of Clearfield.
New Market Herald
Thursday December 19, 1918 p. 2
Gravity
Dale C [Charles Dale] Mohler passed away at his home here Friday night after an illness of only a few days from pneumonia. An out door funeral service was held from the home Saturday afternoon. Interment at Gravity cemetery.
New Market Herald
Thursday March 2, 1916 [p. 1]
William E. Crum Died Saturday
William E. [dwin] Crum died at his home in Bedford Saturday night at 11:30 at the age of 71 years and 4 days. Mr. Crum, though failing for some time, seemed to be in the best of spirits early Saturday evening and talked with his son, W.[illiam Edwin] Crum, Jr., for some time about business affairs. He was stricken while taking a bath and after being removed to his room he never regained consciousness and died some two hours later. Free Press.