George Anderson was initially interred in Graceland Cemetery, Mitchell, SD. He was disinterred and moved to Graceland Park Cemetery on July 17, 1923. See memorial #92261487 for his previous burial location.
The Mitchell Capital., January 04, 1907, Image 3
REMAINS LAID TO REST
George Anderson's Body Laid Rest In Graceland Cemetery
Funeral services were held in the Congregational church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock over the remains of the late George Anderson, who died at Fort Dodge, Iowa, Wednesday night, December 26 as the result of injuries sustained in a cereal mill that same afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. A. Craig Howdish and they were attended by a large number of the old friends of the deceased. There were many floral tributes sent to the church that were placed on and around the casket. The music was furnished by the church choir, and a sacred solo was rendered by Mrs. H. E. Hitchcock. The address of Rev. Mr. Bowdish was a tender and effective one, and he read the following obituary of the deceased:
Mr. George Anderson was born at Pottsdam [Potsdam], N. Y.. Sept. 6. 1829, and died at Fort Dodge. Iowa. Dec. 26, 1906 [1905], being 77 years, three months 20 days old. In the year 1840 he moved with his parents to Michigan, then a wilderness of woods, where the family experienced the usual life of pioneers. Mr. Anderson remained at home and helped in many ways until he was of age. He was married in 1850 [Error: 1853 in Kalamazoo] and in 1882 came to Mitchell. S. D. where he lived until his wife's death in the fall of 1900. Since this time he has made his home with his only daughter, Edith. From a family of five, Charles Anderson, of Pierre, and Mrs. Edith Anderson-Rice, of Fort Dodge. Iowa, survive.
"Deacon'' Anderson, as he was familiarly called, joined the Congregational church when less than 18 years of age, and during 40 years of his life was an active deacon in the same. His devotion for the church of his choice was splendid and while he lived to make it a source of helpfulness to all, he loved every other institution that made the community better. His was an unpretentious, modest and retiring life, of whom it could be truly said, that, he was a man with a pure heart. During all of his busy life he always found time for family devotions and no other duty was allowed to deprive him and his family of their communion with the God he so cheerfully served. In the early days of his Michigan home it was his delight to gather the young men and women of his neighborhood into singing schools and for many years he had charge of the music, in both church and Sunday school, and his most pronounced work was in musical lines. The Anderson home was headquarters for the circuit rider in the early days and many a kindly deed was shown those missionaries by this estimable family. Mr. Anderson's life impressed us all by the pureness and simplicity of his life and the sincerity of his generous heart. During the eighteen years that Mr. Anderson lived in Mitchell the people came to learn and admire his fine traits of character. His disposition toward his neighbors and friends was of the kindest and against no man did he ever have aught to say except that which was In kindness. His unselfish devotion to his wife during her long years of sickness through paralysis, was characteristic of his gentleness. The manner in which he was killed was peculiar from the fact that as a carpenter he had been in much more dangerous places. He was going through a cereal mill at Fort Dodge, and was riding on an elevator. Thoughtlessly he leaned out a little too far and one of the men shouted for him to watch out when he passed one of the doors, but he did not hear and he was struck on the head and then fell down the shaft, injuring him fatally. Mr. Anderson died during the early part of the evening. Mr. and Mrs E. K. Rice left on the morning train for their home at Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson departed this afternoon. The remains were laid to rest in Graceland cemetery by the side of the good wife who preceded him six years ago.
The Mitchell Capital., January 04, 1907, Image 3
REMAINS LAID TO REST
George Anderson's Body Laid Rest In Graceland Cemetery
Funeral services were held in the Congregational church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock over the remains of the late George Anderson, who died at Fort Dodge, Iowa, Wednesday night, December 26 as the result of injuries sustained in a cereal mill that same afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. A. Craig Howdish and they were attended by a large number of the old friends of the deceased. There were many floral tributes sent to the church that were placed on and around the casket. The music was furnished by the church choir, and a sacred solo was rendered by Mrs. H. E. Hitchcock. The address of Rev. Mr. Bowdish was a tender and effective one, and he read the following obituary of the deceased:
Mr. George Anderson was born at Pottsdam [Potsdam], N. Y.. Sept. 6. 1829, and died at Fort Dodge. Iowa. Dec. 26, 1906 [1905], being 77 years, three months 20 days old. In the year 1840 he moved with his parents to Michigan, then a wilderness of woods, where the family experienced the usual life of pioneers. Mr. Anderson remained at home and helped in many ways until he was of age. He was married in 1850 [Error: 1853 in Kalamazoo] and in 1882 came to Mitchell. S. D. where he lived until his wife's death in the fall of 1900. Since this time he has made his home with his only daughter, Edith. From a family of five, Charles Anderson, of Pierre, and Mrs. Edith Anderson-Rice, of Fort Dodge. Iowa, survive.
"Deacon'' Anderson, as he was familiarly called, joined the Congregational church when less than 18 years of age, and during 40 years of his life was an active deacon in the same. His devotion for the church of his choice was splendid and while he lived to make it a source of helpfulness to all, he loved every other institution that made the community better. His was an unpretentious, modest and retiring life, of whom it could be truly said, that, he was a man with a pure heart. During all of his busy life he always found time for family devotions and no other duty was allowed to deprive him and his family of their communion with the God he so cheerfully served. In the early days of his Michigan home it was his delight to gather the young men and women of his neighborhood into singing schools and for many years he had charge of the music, in both church and Sunday school, and his most pronounced work was in musical lines. The Anderson home was headquarters for the circuit rider in the early days and many a kindly deed was shown those missionaries by this estimable family. Mr. Anderson's life impressed us all by the pureness and simplicity of his life and the sincerity of his generous heart. During the eighteen years that Mr. Anderson lived in Mitchell the people came to learn and admire his fine traits of character. His disposition toward his neighbors and friends was of the kindest and against no man did he ever have aught to say except that which was In kindness. His unselfish devotion to his wife during her long years of sickness through paralysis, was characteristic of his gentleness. The manner in which he was killed was peculiar from the fact that as a carpenter he had been in much more dangerous places. He was going through a cereal mill at Fort Dodge, and was riding on an elevator. Thoughtlessly he leaned out a little too far and one of the men shouted for him to watch out when he passed one of the doors, but he did not hear and he was struck on the head and then fell down the shaft, injuring him fatally. Mr. Anderson died during the early part of the evening. Mr. and Mrs E. K. Rice left on the morning train for their home at Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson departed this afternoon. The remains were laid to rest in Graceland cemetery by the side of the good wife who preceded him six years ago.
George Anderson was initially interred in Graceland Cemetery, Mitchell, SD. He was disinterred and moved to Graceland Park Cemetery on July 17, 1923. See memorial #92261487 for his previous burial location.
The Mitchell Capital., January 04, 1907, Image 3
REMAINS LAID TO REST
George Anderson's Body Laid Rest In Graceland Cemetery
Funeral services were held in the Congregational church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock over the remains of the late George Anderson, who died at Fort Dodge, Iowa, Wednesday night, December 26 as the result of injuries sustained in a cereal mill that same afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. A. Craig Howdish and they were attended by a large number of the old friends of the deceased. There were many floral tributes sent to the church that were placed on and around the casket. The music was furnished by the church choir, and a sacred solo was rendered by Mrs. H. E. Hitchcock. The address of Rev. Mr. Bowdish was a tender and effective one, and he read the following obituary of the deceased:
Mr. George Anderson was born at Pottsdam [Potsdam], N. Y.. Sept. 6. 1829, and died at Fort Dodge. Iowa. Dec. 26, 1906 [1905], being 77 years, three months 20 days old. In the year 1840 he moved with his parents to Michigan, then a wilderness of woods, where the family experienced the usual life of pioneers. Mr. Anderson remained at home and helped in many ways until he was of age. He was married in 1850 [Error: 1853 in Kalamazoo] and in 1882 came to Mitchell. S. D. where he lived until his wife's death in the fall of 1900. Since this time he has made his home with his only daughter, Edith. From a family of five, Charles Anderson, of Pierre, and Mrs. Edith Anderson-Rice, of Fort Dodge. Iowa, survive.
"Deacon'' Anderson, as he was familiarly called, joined the Congregational church when less than 18 years of age, and during 40 years of his life was an active deacon in the same. His devotion for the church of his choice was splendid and while he lived to make it a source of helpfulness to all, he loved every other institution that made the community better. His was an unpretentious, modest and retiring life, of whom it could be truly said, that, he was a man with a pure heart. During all of his busy life he always found time for family devotions and no other duty was allowed to deprive him and his family of their communion with the God he so cheerfully served. In the early days of his Michigan home it was his delight to gather the young men and women of his neighborhood into singing schools and for many years he had charge of the music, in both church and Sunday school, and his most pronounced work was in musical lines. The Anderson home was headquarters for the circuit rider in the early days and many a kindly deed was shown those missionaries by this estimable family. Mr. Anderson's life impressed us all by the pureness and simplicity of his life and the sincerity of his generous heart. During the eighteen years that Mr. Anderson lived in Mitchell the people came to learn and admire his fine traits of character. His disposition toward his neighbors and friends was of the kindest and against no man did he ever have aught to say except that which was In kindness. His unselfish devotion to his wife during her long years of sickness through paralysis, was characteristic of his gentleness. The manner in which he was killed was peculiar from the fact that as a carpenter he had been in much more dangerous places. He was going through a cereal mill at Fort Dodge, and was riding on an elevator. Thoughtlessly he leaned out a little too far and one of the men shouted for him to watch out when he passed one of the doors, but he did not hear and he was struck on the head and then fell down the shaft, injuring him fatally. Mr. Anderson died during the early part of the evening. Mr. and Mrs E. K. Rice left on the morning train for their home at Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson departed this afternoon. The remains were laid to rest in Graceland cemetery by the side of the good wife who preceded him six years ago.
The Mitchell Capital., January 04, 1907, Image 3
REMAINS LAID TO REST
George Anderson's Body Laid Rest In Graceland Cemetery
Funeral services were held in the Congregational church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock over the remains of the late George Anderson, who died at Fort Dodge, Iowa, Wednesday night, December 26 as the result of injuries sustained in a cereal mill that same afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. A. Craig Howdish and they were attended by a large number of the old friends of the deceased. There were many floral tributes sent to the church that were placed on and around the casket. The music was furnished by the church choir, and a sacred solo was rendered by Mrs. H. E. Hitchcock. The address of Rev. Mr. Bowdish was a tender and effective one, and he read the following obituary of the deceased:
Mr. George Anderson was born at Pottsdam [Potsdam], N. Y.. Sept. 6. 1829, and died at Fort Dodge. Iowa. Dec. 26, 1906 [1905], being 77 years, three months 20 days old. In the year 1840 he moved with his parents to Michigan, then a wilderness of woods, where the family experienced the usual life of pioneers. Mr. Anderson remained at home and helped in many ways until he was of age. He was married in 1850 [Error: 1853 in Kalamazoo] and in 1882 came to Mitchell. S. D. where he lived until his wife's death in the fall of 1900. Since this time he has made his home with his only daughter, Edith. From a family of five, Charles Anderson, of Pierre, and Mrs. Edith Anderson-Rice, of Fort Dodge. Iowa, survive.
"Deacon'' Anderson, as he was familiarly called, joined the Congregational church when less than 18 years of age, and during 40 years of his life was an active deacon in the same. His devotion for the church of his choice was splendid and while he lived to make it a source of helpfulness to all, he loved every other institution that made the community better. His was an unpretentious, modest and retiring life, of whom it could be truly said, that, he was a man with a pure heart. During all of his busy life he always found time for family devotions and no other duty was allowed to deprive him and his family of their communion with the God he so cheerfully served. In the early days of his Michigan home it was his delight to gather the young men and women of his neighborhood into singing schools and for many years he had charge of the music, in both church and Sunday school, and his most pronounced work was in musical lines. The Anderson home was headquarters for the circuit rider in the early days and many a kindly deed was shown those missionaries by this estimable family. Mr. Anderson's life impressed us all by the pureness and simplicity of his life and the sincerity of his generous heart. During the eighteen years that Mr. Anderson lived in Mitchell the people came to learn and admire his fine traits of character. His disposition toward his neighbors and friends was of the kindest and against no man did he ever have aught to say except that which was In kindness. His unselfish devotion to his wife during her long years of sickness through paralysis, was characteristic of his gentleness. The manner in which he was killed was peculiar from the fact that as a carpenter he had been in much more dangerous places. He was going through a cereal mill at Fort Dodge, and was riding on an elevator. Thoughtlessly he leaned out a little too far and one of the men shouted for him to watch out when he passed one of the doors, but he did not hear and he was struck on the head and then fell down the shaft, injuring him fatally. Mr. Anderson died during the early part of the evening. Mr. and Mrs E. K. Rice left on the morning train for their home at Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson departed this afternoon. The remains were laid to rest in Graceland cemetery by the side of the good wife who preceded him six years ago.
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