Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo, Iowa

Knowlton Funeral Rites Follow Independence Pioneer

Independence Iowa Sept 21 Frank Knowlton 88 died at home after two years of poor health and a recent operation. He helped install Independence first electric light plant in the 1880s and was a pioneer in the region. Survived by wife Mary, a daughter Mrs J M McCweb of Vinton and four stepchildren, with funeral at the family home conducted by Rev J W Reed.