Iowa
Old Press
THE FREMONT COUNTY HERALD
Sidney, Fremont Co., Iowa
December 30, 1920
Farragut News
Guy Wilcoxson received word of the death of his mother, Mrs.
George Burrows, which occurred on Christmas day at her home in
Creston. She had been in poor health for some time and confined
to her bed since August. The remains were brought to Farragut
Monday and funeral services were held at the Christian church.
The burial was made in the Farragut ceemtery. She was 67 years
old on June 12, 1920. There are left to mourn her husband, two
sons, Guy Wilcoxson of this place, Leroy of Creston, Mrs. Blanche
Douty near Norwich, Mrs. Grover Thompson of Mason City, Iowa and
Mrs. Minerva Swan of California, and several grandchildren,
besides several sisters. Mrs.Jed Burrows of this place is also a
sister. Mr. and Mrs. Burrows had lived at this place many years
before moving to Creston several years ago. They have many
friends here who sympathize with the grief stricken family.
Mr. and Mrs. Ike Scott were greatly surprised Christmas morning
when the children gathered at their home to spend the day with
them. They brought with them all the good things it takes to make
a sumptuous Christmas dinner. Mrs.Scott has been quite poorly for
several weeks and was delighted to have her chidlren and their
families with them on this occasion. They were also remembered
with many gifts. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Scott of
Villisca, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott and sons, Burton and Robert
of College Springs, Mrs. and Mrs. Scott and son Orville and
Mr.and Mrs. Ray Cox and son, Jonivan and daughter Yohn.
[transcribed by W.F., April 2008]
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Tabor Beacon
Tabor, Fremont Co. Iowa
December 30, 1920
Obituary.
Mrs. [Margaret] Ellen STUDY died at her home Thursday evening
December 23,at 9:00. She had done her washing and was hanging up
clothers when seized with apoplexy. Funeral services were held
Saturday at 1:30 P.M. at the Kings Church house and were
conducted by Elder George SURFACE. Interment was made in the
Thurman Cemetery. She was the mother of eight children, J, Mrs.
Lizzie KIMSEY, Mrs. Alta KEPHART, Bud, Marion, Bane, Willis and
Ezra, all living here near their mother. Her husband has been
dead about twenty Years. She leaves her father John KEARNS
[Kearn], and several brothers, and sisters to mourn her.
[Note: The text in brackets was added by the submitter.
Transcribed by W.F. August 2003]