Son of Emma Waterman and Calvin Everett Wells, Everett C. was the grandson of Mary Vilinda Waterman (Fillon), by whom he was buried. Emma and Everett Wells later moved from Iowa to Sumas, Whatcom, Washington.
Information from the Paullina Times (Paullina, O'Brien, Iowa) provided by Alan Nicholson, 1 April 2014:
"Paullina Times, 6 Apr 1899, p. 5
While attending to a power feed grinder at the home of Nelson Loucks yesterday forenoon Everett Wells, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Cal Wells, was the victim of a serious accident that may result in the loss of his right arm. In pulling the ground feed from the outlet of the mill while in motion, the elbow was caught between a sweep and the stationary structure of the machine and terribly crushed and broken. An effort will be made to save the member, but amputation may have to be resorted to under unfavorable conditions. It is hoped by all that the worst will not result.
Paullina Times, 13 Apr 1899, p. 5
Death last night relieved Everett Wells from intense suffering of a week's duration. The boy was injured, as stated in this paper last week, by having his arm caught in a feed grinder at the N. Loucks farm north of town on Wednesday of last week. The announcement upon the streets this morning that Everett had passed from among the living caused expressions of general profound regret. That a boy of such sterling worth and just entering a career of promising manhood should be thus stricken down could scarcely be realized. He was just beginning to be a help to his parents who were always proud of his ambition and clean character. Everett was not one of the loafing class of boys now too common but was always alert for an opportunity to earn an honest penny. His death was caused by lockjaw brought on as a result of his injury. Deceased was 16 years and 6 days of age, his last birthday coming on the day following his injury. He was born and raised in this community. The funeral will occur at 2:00 o'clock tomorrow from the Methodist church.
Paullina Times, 20 Apr 1899, p. 5
Called Home
The funeral service over the remains of Everett Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Wells, occurred on Friday afternoon at the M. C. church, Rev. McCaffree delivering a touching sermon. The church was well filled with sorrowing friends, among whom were many former school mates who wished to pay their respects to their departed companion. Those from abroad were George Hethman and Mrs. W. D. Thomas of Plover, Iowa, and Albert, Will, Bessie and Christina Braskamp of Alton.
Deceased was born in Paullina April 6, 1883, and all his life has been passed in the vicinity of Paullina where he passed from earth on April 13, 1899.
In addition to what The Times last week said of the life of the deceased, a friend wishes to add the following:
Everett Wells calmly and peacefully closed his eyes in death as the angel of peace bore his soul away to that heavenly home where earthly pain and sorrow are unknown. He possessed a sweet, quiet disposition and was so constituted as to make friends wherever he went. He was beloved by teachers and schoolmates and his untimely death fell heavily upon all. His life has been earnest and industrious, and he has manifested a very marked desire to become a faithful and intelligent member of society and to discharge fully every obligation of home, school and of church. The sorrowing father, mother, brothers and sisters will have consolation in knowing that he is the arms of his Maker. No more will his gentle voice be heard. His smiling face is hidden and the grave has been closed. Memory of him will be sweeter as time passes on. He leaves a father, mother, three brothers and two sisters and a host of friends to mourn his loss. In bidding good bye to this loved one, we could lay him away with the Saviour's words: "He is not dead, but sleepeth."
Farwell son; farewell brother;
Peaceful be thy silent rest;
Slumber sweetly; God knew best
When to call thee home to rest.
Farewell son; farewell brother;
We have said our last farewell;
Till we meet beyond the river,
Happy there with thee to dwell."
Information from the Paullina Times (Paullina, O'Brien, Iowa) provided by Alan Nicholson, 1 April 2014:
"Paullina Times, 6 Apr 1899, p. 5
While attending to a power feed grinder at the home of Nelson Loucks yesterday forenoon Everett Wells, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Cal Wells, was the victim of a serious accident that may result in the loss of his right arm. In pulling the ground feed from the outlet of the mill while in motion, the elbow was caught between a sweep and the stationary structure of the machine and terribly crushed and broken. An effort will be made to save the member, but amputation may have to be resorted to under unfavorable conditions. It is hoped by all that the worst will not result.
Paullina Times, 13 Apr 1899, p. 5
Death last night relieved Everett Wells from intense suffering of a week's duration. The boy was injured, as stated in this paper last week, by having his arm caught in a feed grinder at the N. Loucks farm north of town on Wednesday of last week. The announcement upon the streets this morning that Everett had passed from among the living caused expressions of general profound regret. That a boy of such sterling worth and just entering a career of promising manhood should be thus stricken down could scarcely be realized. He was just beginning to be a help to his parents who were always proud of his ambition and clean character. Everett was not one of the loafing class of boys now too common but was always alert for an opportunity to earn an honest penny. His death was caused by lockjaw brought on as a result of his injury. Deceased was 16 years and 6 days of age, his last birthday coming on the day following his injury. He was born and raised in this community. The funeral will occur at 2:00 o'clock tomorrow from the Methodist church.
Paullina Times, 20 Apr 1899, p. 5
Called Home
The funeral service over the remains of Everett Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Wells, occurred on Friday afternoon at the M. C. church, Rev. McCaffree delivering a touching sermon. The church was well filled with sorrowing friends, among whom were many former school mates who wished to pay their respects to their departed companion. Those from abroad were George Hethman and Mrs. W. D. Thomas of Plover, Iowa, and Albert, Will, Bessie and Christina Braskamp of Alton.
Deceased was born in Paullina April 6, 1883, and all his life has been passed in the vicinity of Paullina where he passed from earth on April 13, 1899.
In addition to what The Times last week said of the life of the deceased, a friend wishes to add the following:
Everett Wells calmly and peacefully closed his eyes in death as the angel of peace bore his soul away to that heavenly home where earthly pain and sorrow are unknown. He possessed a sweet, quiet disposition and was so constituted as to make friends wherever he went. He was beloved by teachers and schoolmates and his untimely death fell heavily upon all. His life has been earnest and industrious, and he has manifested a very marked desire to become a faithful and intelligent member of society and to discharge fully every obligation of home, school and of church. The sorrowing father, mother, brothers and sisters will have consolation in knowing that he is the arms of his Maker. No more will his gentle voice be heard. His smiling face is hidden and the grave has been closed. Memory of him will be sweeter as time passes on. He leaves a father, mother, three brothers and two sisters and a host of friends to mourn his loss. In bidding good bye to this loved one, we could lay him away with the Saviour's words: "He is not dead, but sleepeth."
Farwell son; farewell brother;
Peaceful be thy silent rest;
Slumber sweetly; God knew best
When to call thee home to rest.
Farewell son; farewell brother;
We have said our last farewell;
Till we meet beyond the river,
Happy there with thee to dwell."
Son of Emma Waterman and Calvin Everett Wells, Everett C. was the grandson of Mary Vilinda Waterman (Fillon), by whom he was buried. Emma and Everett Wells later moved from Iowa to Sumas, Whatcom, Washington.
Information from the Paullina Times (Paullina, O'Brien, Iowa) provided by Alan Nicholson, 1 April 2014:
"Paullina Times, 6 Apr 1899, p. 5
While attending to a power feed grinder at the home of Nelson Loucks yesterday forenoon Everett Wells, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Cal Wells, was the victim of a serious accident that may result in the loss of his right arm. In pulling the ground feed from the outlet of the mill while in motion, the elbow was caught between a sweep and the stationary structure of the machine and terribly crushed and broken. An effort will be made to save the member, but amputation may have to be resorted to under unfavorable conditions. It is hoped by all that the worst will not result.
Paullina Times, 13 Apr 1899, p. 5
Death last night relieved Everett Wells from intense suffering of a week's duration. The boy was injured, as stated in this paper last week, by having his arm caught in a feed grinder at the N. Loucks farm north of town on Wednesday of last week. The announcement upon the streets this morning that Everett had passed from among the living caused expressions of general profound regret. That a boy of such sterling worth and just entering a career of promising manhood should be thus stricken down could scarcely be realized. He was just beginning to be a help to his parents who were always proud of his ambition and clean character. Everett was not one of the loafing class of boys now too common but was always alert for an opportunity to earn an honest penny. His death was caused by lockjaw brought on as a result of his injury. Deceased was 16 years and 6 days of age, his last birthday coming on the day following his injury. He was born and raised in this community. The funeral will occur at 2:00 o'clock tomorrow from the Methodist church.
Paullina Times, 20 Apr 1899, p. 5
Called Home
The funeral service over the remains of Everett Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Wells, occurred on Friday afternoon at the M. C. church, Rev. McCaffree delivering a touching sermon. The church was well filled with sorrowing friends, among whom were many former school mates who wished to pay their respects to their departed companion. Those from abroad were George Hethman and Mrs. W. D. Thomas of Plover, Iowa, and Albert, Will, Bessie and Christina Braskamp of Alton.
Deceased was born in Paullina April 6, 1883, and all his life has been passed in the vicinity of Paullina where he passed from earth on April 13, 1899.
In addition to what The Times last week said of the life of the deceased, a friend wishes to add the following:
Everett Wells calmly and peacefully closed his eyes in death as the angel of peace bore his soul away to that heavenly home where earthly pain and sorrow are unknown. He possessed a sweet, quiet disposition and was so constituted as to make friends wherever he went. He was beloved by teachers and schoolmates and his untimely death fell heavily upon all. His life has been earnest and industrious, and he has manifested a very marked desire to become a faithful and intelligent member of society and to discharge fully every obligation of home, school and of church. The sorrowing father, mother, brothers and sisters will have consolation in knowing that he is the arms of his Maker. No more will his gentle voice be heard. His smiling face is hidden and the grave has been closed. Memory of him will be sweeter as time passes on. He leaves a father, mother, three brothers and two sisters and a host of friends to mourn his loss. In bidding good bye to this loved one, we could lay him away with the Saviour's words: "He is not dead, but sleepeth."
Farwell son; farewell brother;
Peaceful be thy silent rest;
Slumber sweetly; God knew best
When to call thee home to rest.
Farewell son; farewell brother;
We have said our last farewell;
Till we meet beyond the river,
Happy there with thee to dwell."
Information from the Paullina Times (Paullina, O'Brien, Iowa) provided by Alan Nicholson, 1 April 2014:
"Paullina Times, 6 Apr 1899, p. 5
While attending to a power feed grinder at the home of Nelson Loucks yesterday forenoon Everett Wells, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Cal Wells, was the victim of a serious accident that may result in the loss of his right arm. In pulling the ground feed from the outlet of the mill while in motion, the elbow was caught between a sweep and the stationary structure of the machine and terribly crushed and broken. An effort will be made to save the member, but amputation may have to be resorted to under unfavorable conditions. It is hoped by all that the worst will not result.
Paullina Times, 13 Apr 1899, p. 5
Death last night relieved Everett Wells from intense suffering of a week's duration. The boy was injured, as stated in this paper last week, by having his arm caught in a feed grinder at the N. Loucks farm north of town on Wednesday of last week. The announcement upon the streets this morning that Everett had passed from among the living caused expressions of general profound regret. That a boy of such sterling worth and just entering a career of promising manhood should be thus stricken down could scarcely be realized. He was just beginning to be a help to his parents who were always proud of his ambition and clean character. Everett was not one of the loafing class of boys now too common but was always alert for an opportunity to earn an honest penny. His death was caused by lockjaw brought on as a result of his injury. Deceased was 16 years and 6 days of age, his last birthday coming on the day following his injury. He was born and raised in this community. The funeral will occur at 2:00 o'clock tomorrow from the Methodist church.
Paullina Times, 20 Apr 1899, p. 5
Called Home
The funeral service over the remains of Everett Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Wells, occurred on Friday afternoon at the M. C. church, Rev. McCaffree delivering a touching sermon. The church was well filled with sorrowing friends, among whom were many former school mates who wished to pay their respects to their departed companion. Those from abroad were George Hethman and Mrs. W. D. Thomas of Plover, Iowa, and Albert, Will, Bessie and Christina Braskamp of Alton.
Deceased was born in Paullina April 6, 1883, and all his life has been passed in the vicinity of Paullina where he passed from earth on April 13, 1899.
In addition to what The Times last week said of the life of the deceased, a friend wishes to add the following:
Everett Wells calmly and peacefully closed his eyes in death as the angel of peace bore his soul away to that heavenly home where earthly pain and sorrow are unknown. He possessed a sweet, quiet disposition and was so constituted as to make friends wherever he went. He was beloved by teachers and schoolmates and his untimely death fell heavily upon all. His life has been earnest and industrious, and he has manifested a very marked desire to become a faithful and intelligent member of society and to discharge fully every obligation of home, school and of church. The sorrowing father, mother, brothers and sisters will have consolation in knowing that he is the arms of his Maker. No more will his gentle voice be heard. His smiling face is hidden and the grave has been closed. Memory of him will be sweeter as time passes on. He leaves a father, mother, three brothers and two sisters and a host of friends to mourn his loss. In bidding good bye to this loved one, we could lay him away with the Saviour's words: "He is not dead, but sleepeth."
Farwell son; farewell brother;
Peaceful be thy silent rest;
Slumber sweetly; God knew best
When to call thee home to rest.
Farewell son; farewell brother;
We have said our last farewell;
Till we meet beyond the river,
Happy there with thee to dwell."
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