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We brush a band across our eyes And heave a heavy sigh; We wish for once we were a girl --- Then we would dare to ery. But cired at last, our cychds close, And dreams come stealing ver. The war is done and joyful news, We're home again once moje; We sleep and rest and dream fond dreams, Forget the weary days, We're happy children now at home -.. That home so far away.
Now, comrades, comes another scene, We're standing by the bed Of some loved comrade true and brave. Who ere the morn lies dead. We hear the last fond good-bye, The little keep-sakes given, The soul of one so pure and good Hlas winged its flight to heaven.
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Poor, homesick boy, so loved and lost, Some hearts will bleed today, For this dear husband, father, son, Or lover dead today. O! War so cruel, price so dear, That's paid to blot the sin Of treason, font and traitorouts name, And Union still to win. They paid the debt that made all free, The black as well as white, They washed in blood our royal flag And wiped out freasons blight.
O'er all the land our flag still waves, The red, the white, the blue; No land more free, no laws more just, Saved by our boys so true, And once again while hand grasps hand And hearts are full of praise, We feel the old joy stealing back ... The love of other days.
Mrs. M. A. Widner of Goods, lowa, who in war times was a Winnoshoik county girl at Hesper, lowa, read the following vorses of her own composi- tion. They were listened to with pleasure and received with applause. She was heartily thanked by the comrades:
OUR GREY HAIRED BOYS IN BLUE.
Oh! Grey-haired boys who donned the blue So many years ago, And marched away from life and love To free the southern fou.
And after long, long toil and pain In home and country borne, Come halting back with death-thinned ranks And bodies maimed and torn.
Oh boys in bine, we welcomed yon With glory's crown of bay, And tidal waves of gratitude Broke at your feet that day.
The twice freed land your valor won, Her honor pledged to yon, That to her war worn, suffering sons She would give succor true.
But years have come and gone, and yon With weary step and slow,
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Have taken up your last long march To meet life's latest for.
But, brothers, in your shortening lives, Oppressed with many cares, You stand, in honor, far above Proud statecraft's millionaires.
Who, holding that high place and power, Made possible by you And built upon your brothers graves Find naught that they can do.
More pleasing than, like moles to delve. Mid records old and gray, That, happily they may filch from you Your forty cents a day.
But if to you their niggard act. Long poverty assures, Let them to their golden millions clasp, A million hearts are yours.
For Columbia's loyal daughters, Still to their colors true, Love honor, and the boys Who wore the army blue.
The following is the memorandum spoken of by Major Read in hns letter published elsewhere, that he was going to bring to the reunion and make arrangements about, and had to send to the secretary. There was more of less talk by comrades about the publishing our regimental history. All were in favor of having it dono, but thought the times were too hard and close to try to raise the means now. Comrade Soper declared his intention to publish the history of Company Das prepared by him if he had to do it at his own expense Comrade Curtis said he would respond to a draft for $100 any time he was called upon to help pay for the regimental history. The whole subject was laid over to the next reunion.
To complete regimental history wanted the company histories from: Company A --- No provisions: Company D --- Party furnished .. Company F --- Promiseed by Dunham. Company 1 --- Promised by Coates. Company K --- Promised by Morriam. Personal sketchos: Maj. E. M. Van Dnzee --- Likely got it with Company Lient. Col. Coulter --- Promised by Mills.
Lient. Col. Knee.
Dr. Finlay.
Q. M. H. C. Morehead-Likely get it with Company D
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The committee on regimental history request of every surviving member of the rgaiment that each comrade shall for himself examine tho published reports of the ajutat general of Iowa for years 1800 to 1866, inclusivo, as to his own personal record of enlistment, re-enlistment and casualities; and also the roster as published at our last reunion, and report by letter to D. W. Reed, 811 Chamber of Commerce, Chicago, Illinois. Every error or omission of any kind that you find in your own record, or that of any comrade, even to mispelling of a name, giving full particulars. Be sure you are right be- fore making report.
The adjutant general's reports are to be seen in each court house in Iowa, and most of public libraries.
Chicago, Oct. 9th, 1891.
D. W. Reed, Esq., City --- Dear Sir: We will do the composition of a "Regimental History," size of type page 3' s6 %, m brevier type, and furnish you 800 copies, 700 pages, printed in black ink on 25136, 50 pound, S. a. (. tint paper, liko enclosed sample and bind in cloth, plain edges, No. 25 bev- eled boards, enameled end sheets, one leaf xx goll stamped on back, not head- banded, size of trimmed page 6x9, 809 copies for $1, 200.00 .; 1,000 copies, $1,260.00.
In the above you are to fatih stump the back contrat we will furnish same and charge you Auta cost, which was A Lot : , Jolla
Hoping to be favored with your order. Which .. . i grad prompt and careful attention, we remain Yours Vely Watts,
W. B CONKLY COMPANY.
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Members and Visitors.
List of comrades and relatives registered at the Fifth Reunion of the Twelfth lowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry:
Thos. Il. Wilson Company
Robertson, lowa.
1. 11. Bowers
Company
.1
Eldora, lowa.
C. M. Runkle Company A Plaukinton, South Dakota.
Sminer Kemp Company A Alden, Iowa.
W. P. Winter Company B
Baueroft, lowa.
Thos. Dowling
Company
B
Rossville, lowa.
Frank Klees.
Company
B.
Rossville, lowa.
Robert Wampler
Company
B. Waukon, Jowa.
John Dowling Company 13. Rex, lowa.
Hugh MeCabe Company B Wankon, lowa.
H. R. Andrews Company
B
Turkey River, lowa.
John D. Cole
.Company
B
Lansing, lowa.
Mrs. John D. Cole
Lansing, lowa.
L. D. Bearce .Company B.
Onawa, lowa.
(. Ilazlet Company C.
Allison, lowa.
1. W. King Company C.
Emerick, Nebraska.
J. W. Ballinger Company C.
Lacey. lowa.
J. W. Bysong
Company C.
West Point. Nebraska.
Mrs. J. W. Bysong
West Point, Nebraska.
Miss Anua Bysong
West Point, Nebraska.
Miss Adelia Bysong.
West Point, Nebraska.
Thos. Hendershot Company C
Plainview, Nebraska.
11. C. Curtis . Company C.
. Le Mars, lowa.
D. B. Henderson . Company C
Dubuque, lowa. .
W. W. Quivey . Company C
Pierce, Nebraska.
Chas. Carrington Company C.
Rock Branch, lowa.
Mrs. Chas Carrington
Rock Branch, Iowa.
J. A. Henderson Company C
Cherokee, lowa.
Herman Ellgin . Company 1)
Bolen, lowa.
11. W. Bailey . Company D.
Manning, lowa.
Jno. N. Weaver Company D
Sioux City, lowa.
Mrs. M. M. Weaver Sioux City, lowa.
Miss Daisy Weaver Sioux City, lowa.
Miss Kate Weaver
Sioux City. lowa.
Mrs. Flora ( Weaver) Ashford. Winnebago. Nebraska. Ford. Dubois. Company 1) Charter Oak, lowa.
Mrs. S. C. Dubois Charter Oak, lowa.
William Bumgardner Company D. Scranton. lowa.
1. W. Rowan Company D Vinton, lowa.
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M. H. MeElroy Company D. Percival, lowa. N. B. Soper. Company D. Emmetsburg, lowa.
R. K. Soper. Company D. Estherville, lowa.
Mrs R. K. Soper.
Estherville, lowa.
C. V. Surtus Company E
Bristow, lowa.
David Creighton.
.Company E
Geneva, lowa.
J. S. Margretz . Company E Hitisville, lowa.
C. B. Hayward Company E Mooreville, lowa.
Sylvester Cook. Company E
New Castle, Nebraska.
R. E. Cook, (Son) New Castle, Nebraska.
R. L: Bird. Company E.
Hampton, lowa.
S. J. Crowhorst Company E.
Salem, South Dakota. Canton. South Dakota.
Mrs. C. D. Morris Canton, South Dokofa.
R. W. Tirrell. Company F
Manchester. lowa.
Mrs. R. W. Tirrell
. Manchester, lowa.
Thos. MeGowan Company F Independence, lowa.
F. W. Coolidge Company F Sho Shone, Idaho.
Mrs. F. W. Coolidge Sho Shone, Idaho.
Nelson Ralston .Company F
Cantou, South Dakota.
Joshua Widger. Company
Manchester, lowa.
1. C. Bush
Company
H
Kalona, Iowa.
Il Correll. Company
Greeley, lowa.
J. E. Eldridge Company F'
Stark, Kansas.
S. M. French Company F
Denver, Colorado.
John Bremner Company F Yankton, South Dakota.
W. A. Nelson
Company F
Hazelton, lowa.
J. E. Simpson . Company ( Norfolk, Nebraska.
Mrs. Mary A. Simpson.
Norfolk, Nebraska.
O. P. Rocksvold. . Company G
Thonton, lowa.
Mrs. A. O. Anderson ( (daughter).
Inwood, lowa.
A. O. Anderson. Inwood, lowa.
M. E. Meader
Hesper, lowa.
Mrs. Lonisa Meader Company
Hesper, Iowa.
A. S. Fuller Company
Maryville, Missouri.
John Steen Company G Wahoo, Nebraska. Mrs. John Steen
Wahoo, Nebraska.
Miss Effie Steen
Lincoln, Nebraska.
Lars L. Stali Company G
Sioux City, Iowa.
A. E. Anderson Company G
Decorah, lowa
John Simmons. Company G
Flandrean, South Dakota.
Henry Steen . Company G
Lyons. Nebraska
Mrs. Henry Steen.
Lyons, Nebraska.
G. 11. Ness. Company G Washington Prairie, Iowa.
W. H. McCune Company II
Ruthvan, Iowa.
R. W. Fishel Company Il
Greeley, lowa.
R. E. Hamblin and Son Company 11 Findley, Ohio. J. A. Light Company Norfolk, Nebraska.
J. B. Mlenniken .Company 11. Battle Creek, Nebraska.
David Jones . Company 11 Taconie, lowa.
J. R. Shorter Company
. Marens, Iowa.
J. N. Van Anda Company
Fremont, Nebraska.
Mrs. J. N. Van Anda
Fremont, Nebraska.
J. Albert Van Anda
Shell Rock, lowa. II. S. Briggs Company 11
Fremont, Nebraska.
C. D. Morris. Company E.
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Mrs. J. R. Shorter
Shell Rock, Iowa.
W. H. Cox ..
Company
Alta, lowa.
J. M. Crosby.
Company
Yankton, South Dakota.
Mrs. J. M. Crosby
Yankton, South Dakota.
Agnes Briggs Marcus, lowa.
S. G. Knee Company 11
Colesburg, lowa.
IS. B. Campbell Company 1
Armstrong, Iowa
John B. Butters ... Company 1 Sioux City, lowa.
Rev. O. P. Butters
Sioux City. Towa.
Miss Stella Butters . Sioux City, lowa.
Mrs. Elsie ( But ters) Faulkner
Sioux City, lowa.
Mrs. Annie (Butters) Thomles
Sioux City, lowa.
W. Il Dupray. 1 Hany Sioux City. lowa.
Mrs. Charlotte Cuyley
Summer, Washington,
M. B. Goodenow Company
Ord, Nebraska.
J. W. Cates . Company
Taleott. South Dakota. Seranton, lowa.
J. T. Campbell Company 1
Unique, lowa.
D. A. Paup Company 1 Sac City, Iowa.
Wmn. Kochler Company 1
Dubugne, lowa. . Sibley, lowa.
D. D. MeCalimin. . Company
Jas. I. Thompson
. Company
Franklin. Nebraska.
Mike Mc Dermott
Company
Epworth. lowa.
M. D. Nagle.
Company
1
Dubuque, lowa.
J S. Ray, to in family . Company Naponce, Nebraska.
Wm. Brinter. Company 1
Brayton, lowa.
P. J. Moorehouse Company K Masonville, lowa.
VISITORS.
W. F. Ramsey. Co. 1, 2nd lowa Cavalry. S. P. Adams, Co. C., I5th Ilinois Infantry.
W. F. Scott. Co. 1, 9th Cavalry.
Alex. Crassan, Co. C., 8th Ohio Infantry.
James Leith. Co. 1. Isth Wisconsin Infantry.
O. P. Welding. Co. K. 17th Ilinois Infantry.
Geo. Hann, Co. M, 2nd lowa Cavalry. James Jackson, Co K, 2Ist lowa Infantry.
D. 1. Spencer, Co. 6, 5th Wisconsin Volunteers.
11. W. Chase, Co. 1, 90th New York Volunteers. T. C. Prescott, Co. H. New Hampshire Infantry. H. D. Jenkins, Co. 1. 35th P. V. M. ----- ( ?. ) Marcia M. Lothrop, Sioux City, lowa.
Mrs. J. R. Haines, W. R. C. No. 9. Marshalltown, lowa.
Mrs. Carrie Arge, Sioux City, lowa.
Mrs. Martha Weaver, Sioux City, lowa.
Mrs. Laurena Leitch. Sioux City. lowa. Mrs. Mary A. Adams. Leeds, lowa. W. Il. Mc Farland, Co. P, 5th Wisconsin -- ( ?. )
Theo. C. Wather, Co. 1, Ist O. V. L. A.
Geo. W. Wakefield, Co. F. Ast Ilinois Volunteers.
Geo. D. Perkins, Co, B, Bist lowa Infantry. Mrs. A. Bassett, Sioux City, lowa.
Joseph E. Spencer, Co. 11. 33rd Ilinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry.
W. 1. Fry
Company
1
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ยท
Mustered Out.
Now comes the sad and painful duty of making a record of those of our dear comrades who have passed over the river and gone to their home since our last reunion. Here is what the loving pen of Comrade Clarkson says in the Des Moines Register of
COMRADE MYRON UNDERWOOD:
Dr. Myron Underwood, of Eldora, was found dead in his bed last Sunday morning. We have had over a third of a century's personal acquaintance with Dr. Underwood, and the notice of his sudden death touched a tender chord in a heart and memory that have so many friends on the other shore. ile was a leading physician, surgeon and citizen of north central Iowa. Ho came to Hardin county as a young physician seeking a location, some thirty- five years ago. Soon afterward he was appointed the assistant surgeon of the Twelfth lowa Infantry, a position he filled with a capability and fidelity that made him one of the most popular surgeons in the army, and afterwards in the state. At the close of the war he returned to Eldora. He was elected state senator from Hardin and Grundy counties in 1885, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Lient. Gov. Eastman, and rendered faithful and efficient service to his constituents and the state, but refused to accept further political honors on the ground that his patients had the first right to his ser- vices.
Dr. Underwood was still a young man, but his health had been impaired by nearly four years of hard service and privations in the army, and by the exposure to all kinds of weather physicians are compelled to endure who are called to ride or drive over the country at all hours of the day and night for over a third of a century. He was faithful and sympathetic with his patients, and considered it his duty to go wherever and whenever called. We knew him bast as the assistant surgeon of the Twelfth lowa infantry, where his knowledge and skill should have the credit of saving the lives and easing the pains and sufferings of many comrades. Ho took great pride in the regi- ment and had a personal acquaintance with every member. Flag Day was an inspiration to him and he hoped to be here on that interesting occas- ion. A comrade reported last week that he would not have to come to Des Moines if Dr. Underwood had not urged him to come, and he was surprised on arrival to find that the doctor was not prosent. The doctor was probably not feeling well enough to come himself, bnt bravely refrained from making
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any mention of his illness while urging other comrades to attend. So they go. Every day and nearly every hour calls some lowa voteran to join the comrades gono on before, but they cross the river of life bravely and meet the future with all the heroism in which they dared death in the rain of shot and shell in US61-65.
Eldora, Ang. 13. --- Spacial: Dr. Myron Underwood, a leading physician and prominent citizen of this county, was found dead in his bed yesterday morning at 8 o'clock, having expired during the night of heart chisvase. The doctor was connty coroner several years ago and it was in this capacity that he secured the ill will of the notorious Rainsbarger gang and was shot at by them and his life threatened. He was instrumental in exterminating the gang and became noted in his fight against law breakers. Ho represented Hardin and Grundy counties in the state senate in ISS6, tilling out the unes- pired term of the late Governor Eastman.
Dr. Underwood was a prominent citizen, whose loss was not confined to Hardin county alone. His professional life was a constant devotion to duty and no call at his door for assistance, whether made by the rich man or the penniless beggar, was over left unanswered. He was a man of untiring energy, prominent in all works of charity and the upbuilding of town and county. In his death Eldora loses a worthy citizen, humanity a friend, his family a father ever kind and indulgent. A widow and five children are left to mourn his loss.
Myron Underwood was born at Montville, Goanga county, Ohio, Ang. i, 1533, where he lived until he was 12 years of age, when he moved with his parents, Jonas and Mary Underwood, to Mellenry county, Il Ilis literary education was received in common schools and at Mount Morris, Ill. to be- gan the study of medicine with Dr. Hager of Marengo, Il., in 185. In May, 1859, he came to Hardin county, locating first at Steamboat Rock, moving to Eldora in July, 1860. In the first dark days of civil strife he considered it a duty to offer his services in defense of the flag. He was commissioned as assistant surgeon of the Twelfth lowa Infantry serving until final discharge in Oct., 1865 Ilo was united in marriage in Isol to Miss Sophia A. , dangh- ter of Jolm Ellis, who located in this county in 1856.
COMRADE D. V. ELLSWORTHL.
Eldora ( Ia. ) Ledger, Nov. 24 .- The remains of D. V. Ellsworth, formerly of this city, but lately of Newman Grove, Nebraska, arrived here on last Friday night, accompanied by relatives and friends, where the body lay in state until Sunday at 2 p. m., when ir was taken to the Congregational church, where the funeral services were conducted under the anspices of Edward C. Buckner Post, G. A. R., of which order he was a member, led by Rev. E. Kent, of that church. The services were impressive and had a tend- ency to bring to memory many scenes of the long ago. After services at the church the remains were taken to the cemetery east of town, and there laid to rest by the formor comrades in arms.
At a regular meeting of Emerick Post No. 313, Department of Nebraska,
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G. A. R., the following preamble and resolution were adopted by an mani- 'mons vote of the Post:
" Whereas, It has pleased the Great Commander of the Universe to call from our midst into the grand encampment over the river our esteemed com- rade, D. V. Ellsworth,
"Therefore, Be it resolved that in the departure of Comrade Ellsworth we are called upon to monen the loss of an energetic and useful citizen, a kind neighbor, a faithful and indulgent husband and father, a time and genial comrade, over ready to champion the cause of a fellow comrado in distress, and a brave, noble and persistent defender of our country in her time of need.
"Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved wife and his now fatherless children. May God keep them and bless them is the prayer of the remaining members of Emerick Post No. 313, Department of Nebraska."
J. H. SWEITZER,
HENRY NYE, S. V. C., Adjutant.
Acting P. (.
Thus has passed away a brave soldier, a good citizen, an honest man, a loving husband and kind and indulgent father. When I say that he will be missed | fail to express the sense of loss that his family and the community at large has sustained.
Deceased was born May 23, 1810, in Potter county, Pennsylvania, the fourth child of a family of six children. He removed with his parents to El- dora, lowa, in 1851, where his father still lives hade and hearty at the age of 52 years. In the fall of 1861 he enlisted as a private in Co. A, 1th Reg't., lowa Volunteers, and was honorably discharged and mastered ont as first lientenant of same company and regiment after a service of three years, thico months and 23 days. Jan. 16th, 1865, he was married to Saloma Bowman, who, with three children the fruit of such marriage, still survive him. From the time of his marriage in 1865 mutil May, 1887, he lived in Eldora and vicinity and successfully farmed, was railway conductor, revenue assessor and druggist In May, 1587, he moved with his family to Newman Grove, Nebraska, where he engaged in the law business, in which he was actively engaged at the time he was taken with his last illness. About three weeks ago he was taken with chills and although he kept about his business for a day or two he was finally obliged to give up and take to his bed. At this time an old kidney trouble, which had bothered him at times while in the service, set in and blood poisoning ensued, from which he could not rally.
Deceased was a member of Emerick Post, G. A. R., and also of Newman Gruve Camp No. 1,513, M. W. A., and both organizations did all that could be done to soothe his dying bed and comfort his afflicted family. The re- mains were taken to Eldora, lowa, for interment after service under the ans- pices of the G. A. R. and M. W. A. at this place.
Rev. W. E. Kimball of Madison delivered an appropriate and touching address, after which the two societies and his old neighbors and friends bore him to the train and we bade a final farewell to the mortal part of D. V. Ellsworth.
As a business partner and neighbor I knew deceased well during the last
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six years of his life and I am glad to be able to testify to his kindness of heart, his unbounded generosity, undaunted conrage and persevering industry. As a lawver he was energetic and honest, as a neighbor he was accommodating and considerate, as a parent he was indulgent and kind, as a husband faithful and affectionate. His bereaved family have the heatrfelt sympathy of the entire neighorhood and while we join them in mourning their bereavement as our common loss we console ourselves with the thought that he is at rest. W. T. S.
Daniel V. Ellsworth's home at Newman Grove, Neb. A TRIBUTE TO MY ABSENT FRIEND. (By J. B. Long Madison, Neb.
Dan Ellsworth's gone! he rests in peace Within his dark and narrow grave, But honors to his name won't cease While homos aro blest he helped to save; He was a soldier true and brave And member of the G. A. R., Not one more kindly did behave
Than he to comrades since the war
But now he is removed too far Beyond the reach of friendship's tie; Nor sun, nor moon, nor distant star, Will show their light to guide his eye; What pity 'tis that some to die And absence veils their pleasant face, While those who knew them grieve and sigh Beause nono else can fill their place. Ellsworth, my friend! if I could trace The heaven where sphits live in bliss, Or know that endless time and space Were occupied by souls we miss, - As I have heard the bullets hiss And dared grim death in days of yore, I might resign a seone like this To be near thee forever more.
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The following names of members of Company B were handed in at our reunion who had died, and since our last meeting no additional information has been received up to time of going to press:
J. H. Huestis, died at Waterville, Iowa, 1894. Bradner Ferguson, died at Soldiers' Home, Marshalltown. 1891. Charles Ogan, died in California some years ago.
COMRADE B. P. ZUVER.
Byron P. Zaver died at his residence in Adams, March 1, 1893. Death
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resulted from a complication of long and brain trouble resulting from la ' grippe. Solomon Zuver and Julia Ann Kerns, who were married in Wayne county, Ohio, in 1839, were the parents of five children, of whom Byron P'. Zuver was the eldest, and all of whom are now dead with the exception of our esteemed citizen Geo. W. Zuver.
Mr. B. P. Znver was born Nov. 8th, 1810, in Wayne county, Ohio, thus making his age at the time of his death 52 years, I months and 13 days.
After the removal of the family to lowa, he attended the common schools and finished his school education at Western college, in Lin county, lowa. He was the possessor of an active mind, which he continued to develop.
He had been a member of the county board of supervisors, held numer- ous other offices and had been for a mumber of years a member of the school board. At the time of his death and for a number of years, he had been one of the most efficient postal clerks in his division. In all of these positions his faithful services were a credit to him.
He enlisted in Company D, 12th lowa Infantry, being the first to enlist from his county. His army record is long and honorable, being in the serv- vice 4 years and 8 months. He was in the battles of Shiloh, Fort Donaldson and Fort Henry, which were but fragments of his active army life. Ho was a prisoner and after being paroled rejomed his regiment. He with his regiment was mustered out of service Jan. 20th, 1866. He has written a very complete history of Company D, 12th lowa Veteran Volunteers, and was appointed a member of the regimental historical committee. After the war he returned to Macon City, lowa. Later he engaged in the hotel busi- ness, at Waterloo, lowa, from which place ho came to Nebraska, and took a homestead in Hooker township, July 17th, 1867. In Nebraska he became ae- quainted with Miss Nancy 'Adams, a daughter of J. O. Adams, the veteran pioneer and the man for whom our town was named. Six children were born to them, three of whom have gone on before, and three with Mrs. Zuver remain to mourn his loss. We shall miss him. We have lost a man, a manly, noble man. The town will miss him in every enterprise, charitable, social, political, or financial. The G. A. R. will have one vacant chair which will never be filled, and the vacancy of which they will never cease to feel, but we believe they will have a comrade who will place a light in the window of the temple on the other shore to guide them home. The A. F. & A. M. have lost a brother here but " Hope looks beyond this vale of tears" to a fra- ternity eternal. The church will miss him, his support, his influence, his en- conraging words and noble character. Scores of us will miss a personal friend, his kind words, friendly acts, sympathy, encouragement and good cheer. The writer feels the loss of a true friend whoso many kind acts and cheering words we shall never forget. His family has sustained a great loss, and we extend our sympathy, sharing as far as may be in their sorrow by keen sense of our own loss, and a foll appreciation of their far greater loss. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Wednesday at 3 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev. M. C. Smith of Grafton, the A. F. & A. M. and G. A. R., joining in the ceremonies. - The Adams ( Neb. ) Globe, March 24, 1893.
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