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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
3
Rumors run high over Jacob M. Funk's estate with figures ranging from 200000 to 850000. No will is found though friends recall talk of one. His 600 acre farm near the city could provide for an old peoples home, and the estate likely passes to relatives if no will appears.
A Sunday runaway near White Fox creek involved Chas Meyers and Mrs Henneberry. Anos Schaler suffered a dislocated shoulder and Miss Martha Meyers broke a collar bone when their teams collided. Both drivers were unhurt beyond bruises. Medical aid given. recovery expected.
Jacob M Funk dies unexpectedly while seated at the Willson estate leaving a $500000 wealth in his will. The headline notes him as the wealthiest man in the county and records a sudden death.
Jacob M Funk financier and philanthropist died suddenly at 3 15 pm Sunday at The Willson hotel Webster City after a heart attack. He was 1829 1829 February 6 born in Chester county Pennsylvania and came to Webster City in 1854 helping lay out New Castle. He endowed Mercy Hospital and aided many families, leaving a vast but unshared fortune and no immediate heirs. Funeral Wednesday at two from the David Eyer home conducted by Rev E S Johnson. He helped build roads and rail connections and founded or promoted local banks and industries in Hamilton County. He was a pioneering farmer turned developer with deep civic ties and a legacy of charity.
The obituary lauds Jacob M Funk for banking and business investments beyond Webster City. Described as a self made Iowa man, his conservative, diligent approach built wealth starting from little. His life guided Webster City and northern Iowa, leaving neighbors to honor his memory with reverent sorrow.
Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Webster Hamilton and nearby counties plans reorganizing with new by laws and constitution. Members discuss self carried tornado insurance and input on lightning rod placement. J L Peterson chosen to report Hamilton county meeting Fort Dodge December 8. Directors named C A Howd and W A Wharton. Current officers listed and Fort Dodge as home office with one branch in town. Wall maps of Hamilton county offered to subscribers paying a year in advance.
Mr and Mrs John H Smalley formerly of Fremont township were surprised by many children and grandchildren on Thanksgiving Day at their Woolstock home. A gold headed cane was presented as a memento and twenty descendants shared a bountiful dinner amid a joyful reunion.
Washington reports Congressman Conner recommends Gilbert Knudson for re appointment as Jewell postmaster. Notices sale of 100 acres southwest quarter of section 81 89 26 with contact at Highwey for details. 11 261212 J H YUNGCLAS
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