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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
1
Mary McCabe born June 18 1877 died May 11 1900 aged 22 years 10 months 23 days after a brief illness of quick consumption. She lived north west of town and was buried at Hull cemetery from the Catholic church with Rev Father Phelen officiating.
Mary A., beloved instructor and friend to many, left a lasting mark at the local school and social circles. She leaves a father, mother, six sisters, a brother, and two orphans from Tom Weir's home among mourners. Her cheerful nature, patient care of children, and lively presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She succumbed to a lingering lung illness, staying brave and affectionate to the end, bidding farewell to students and friends in a peaceful final hour.
Mr and Mrs Matthew McCabe mourn the death of their daughter Mary McCabe who passed away Friday May 11 1900 after three months illness from consumption. She taught in her district school and was valued for her simple unassuming character. Funeral mass by Rev Father Phelan drew a large crowd in Hall on Sunday. Her parents extend heartfelt sympathy.
Rev. Acheson delivered a baccalaureate sermon on Sabbath evening May 138, using Psalm 144:12. The talk stressed that wisdom secures safe building and that one must be polished for the role ahead. The service featured class decorations, ushers from the eighth and ninth grades, a student quartet, and broad attendance. The report notes community events and local updates including school hires, road improvements, and Rev. Acheson’s upcoming travel to Hoopeston and Chicago as a Northwestern Iowa Presbytery delegate.
The program lists the graduation exercises with music, invocation, speeches on rights and duties of women, class history, a valedictory, a class address, and diploma presentations. Notable names include Maggie Morse Nannie Edes Edith Tuttle Maude Meredith Lena Jackson Maude Jackson and C A Mortis. An external notice quotes Ex-Treasurer A A Wyman praising Dr Kay's Renovator and Lung Balm. A Sioux County Prohibition convention is set for May 25 at Gladstone Hall with speakers Rev J W Best and others.
Mrs Lincoln recalls the fearful night when General Burnham of Machias Maine lay dying and his widow faced pneumonia. Doctors warned she would not live until morning yet she credits Kings New Discovery with saving her life after three small doses she slept and recovered. The medicine is advertised as a cure for throat chest and lung diseases available in trials at M Brinks for 50 cents or 1 dollar.
timetable listings show passenger and freight trains with numbers and times for westbound and eastbound service. notes indicate Sunday only trains and general daily operation except Sundays, with agent F B Coz listed.
United Presbyterian Rev J M Acheson conducts Sabbath school at 10 a m and services at 11 and evening hour with Y P C U before. Reformed Church Rev Wolvius preaches 9 30 a m and 2 p m with Sabbath school 2 30 p m and catechetical classes on Thu 7 30 p m and Sat 2 p m. Presbyterian Rev Donoghue holds Sunday school 10 a m and morning service 11 with class meeting at 12 and evening service. German Evangel Lutheran Church Rev Baetke serves four miles north Royden with services 8 a m every Sunday. all invited.
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