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Sudden Death of Ainsworth Man Daniel McCarthy
Daniel Felix McCarthy of two miles east of Ainsworth died Monday afternoon at his home while working on his farm after a short illness caused by heart trouble. Born in Abingdon Massachusetts on March 1 1859 he moved to Iowa in 1861 and settled in Louisa County before moving to Ainsworth thirty years ago. He was unmarried and lived with his sister Mrs Ella Thompson who was his housekeeper. Burial will be at Columbus City Cemetery beside his sister following a 10 30 a m service at St Josephs Catholic Church in Columbus Junction. He was a member of St James church in Washington and known as a respected neighbor. A nephew in Seattle and another in Columbus Junction are his remaining relatives.
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Daniel Felix McCarthy
Ainsworth
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Columbus Junction
Father Hauser
Sigourney
Columbus City
McCarthy
St James Church of
Washington
Abingdon
Mass
Iowa
Louisa County
Ella Thompson
Seattle