Stratford Courier
May 30, 1907
PIONEER SETTLER CALLED HOME
Answer Death Call Thursday Morning After a Short Illness
Anson C. Deo, one of the sturdy pioneer settlers of Iowa and Hamilton county, answered death's call at his home here Thursday morning at 9:45 o'clock, death being caused by apoplexy.
Landlord Deo, as he was commonly known to all, was a man who was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He was a man of a peaceful, gentle disposition and during his entire lifetime had never been involved in a law suit, trial or any trouble of this nature. He was a peacemaker and in his gentle commanding way could restore peace and quiet trouble where others could do nothing. During his life he had always been blessed with the best of health and up to the day he was stricken with apoplexy seemed as hearty and strong as ever. He was always in favor of improvements and never failed to do his part for this cause. In his early day in Iowa he was engaged as a wood-chopper and the lessons of perseverance and faithfulness taught him when young always remained with him. Music had its charms for him and the violin was his constant companion. Scarcely a day passed that the old violin was unused and it was his greatest delight to furnish music for the guests at the hotel. He always looked forward with pride to the growth and industry of Stratford. Being a pioneer settler of Stratford he often told of plowing corn where Stratford now stands. He was a kind old gentleman, just in his dealings, a good father and a good husband. In this case the devotion of the husband and wife was beautiful. Years strengthened the bond between them and on February 22nd, 1906 the worthy couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary - fifty years of happy married life.
Deceased seemed to be in his usual good health, but two weeks ago Monday evening, during the supper hour, he complained of a dizzy sensation in his head. The matter was afterwards overlooked but in the evening while attending his duties at the night passenger he suffered a stroke of apoplexy from which he never recovered consciousness. All medical aid was in vain and on Thursday morning the Master called him home. His life was an exemplification of the First Psalm, "and whatsoever he did prospered." He will be greatly missed by the people of Stratford and vicinity, but the good deeds done while here will always remain with us.
Stratford Courier
May 30, 1907
Obituary
Deo
Anson C. Deo was born in St. Thomas, Canada, May 5, 1833 and at the time of his death he was 74 years and 18 days old. At nine years of age he was left an orphan and lived with an uncle until he was seventeen years old. Then he moved to, Rockford, Illinois, living there four years. In 1854 he located at Clinton, Iowa, and on February 22, 1856 be was married to Mary Ann McCreary, who still survives him.
In 1864-65 he was foreman of a construction gang on the main line of the C & N. W. R. R. then being built through Clinton west. In the fall of 1870 he moved to Hook's Point and went into the hotel business. With the passing of that village he moved to Stratford. From 1881 to 1885 he was in the hotel business in Dayton and Coon Rapids at the latter place he managed a railroad eating house. During 1885 he moved to Stratford and bought the Stratford Hotel which he owned and was the landlord of at the time of his death.
Six children were born to the couple — five sons and one daughter, two sons, Claude and Adalaska preceded the father to the great beyond.
Besides the children he leaves a wife, two brothers, three sisters and a host of friends to mourn his taking away. In 1900 and in 1892 deceased made trips to Canada and Seattle, Washington visiting the places of his birth and early childhood.
The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hotel, the services being conducted by Rev. E. S. Benjamin. The hotel was crowded with friends of the deceased to pay to him a last tribute and the various stores were closed during the funeral out of respect by the business men The casket was entirely covered by beautiful cut flowers. A floral harp was given by the business men, a beautiful pillow by the immediate relatives and many other emblems were given by friends. The pall bearers were T.H. Shaeffer, Olof Ferlen, Olof Rosengren, P.A. Swanson, G.B. Ballard and J.S. Evans. The remains were interred at the Oakwood cemetery.
Another old and respected pioneer has been taken from our midst and the sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved relatives.
May 30, 1907
PIONEER SETTLER CALLED HOME
Answer Death Call Thursday Morning After a Short Illness
Anson C. Deo, one of the sturdy pioneer settlers of Iowa and Hamilton county, answered death's call at his home here Thursday morning at 9:45 o'clock, death being caused by apoplexy.
Landlord Deo, as he was commonly known to all, was a man who was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He was a man of a peaceful, gentle disposition and during his entire lifetime had never been involved in a law suit, trial or any trouble of this nature. He was a peacemaker and in his gentle commanding way could restore peace and quiet trouble where others could do nothing. During his life he had always been blessed with the best of health and up to the day he was stricken with apoplexy seemed as hearty and strong as ever. He was always in favor of improvements and never failed to do his part for this cause. In his early day in Iowa he was engaged as a wood-chopper and the lessons of perseverance and faithfulness taught him when young always remained with him. Music had its charms for him and the violin was his constant companion. Scarcely a day passed that the old violin was unused and it was his greatest delight to furnish music for the guests at the hotel. He always looked forward with pride to the growth and industry of Stratford. Being a pioneer settler of Stratford he often told of plowing corn where Stratford now stands. He was a kind old gentleman, just in his dealings, a good father and a good husband. In this case the devotion of the husband and wife was beautiful. Years strengthened the bond between them and on February 22nd, 1906 the worthy couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary - fifty years of happy married life.
Deceased seemed to be in his usual good health, but two weeks ago Monday evening, during the supper hour, he complained of a dizzy sensation in his head. The matter was afterwards overlooked but in the evening while attending his duties at the night passenger he suffered a stroke of apoplexy from which he never recovered consciousness. All medical aid was in vain and on Thursday morning the Master called him home. His life was an exemplification of the First Psalm, "and whatsoever he did prospered." He will be greatly missed by the people of Stratford and vicinity, but the good deeds done while here will always remain with us.
Stratford Courier
May 30, 1907
Obituary
Deo
Anson C. Deo was born in St. Thomas, Canada, May 5, 1833 and at the time of his death he was 74 years and 18 days old. At nine years of age he was left an orphan and lived with an uncle until he was seventeen years old. Then he moved to, Rockford, Illinois, living there four years. In 1854 he located at Clinton, Iowa, and on February 22, 1856 be was married to Mary Ann McCreary, who still survives him.
In 1864-65 he was foreman of a construction gang on the main line of the C & N. W. R. R. then being built through Clinton west. In the fall of 1870 he moved to Hook's Point and went into the hotel business. With the passing of that village he moved to Stratford. From 1881 to 1885 he was in the hotel business in Dayton and Coon Rapids at the latter place he managed a railroad eating house. During 1885 he moved to Stratford and bought the Stratford Hotel which he owned and was the landlord of at the time of his death.
Six children were born to the couple — five sons and one daughter, two sons, Claude and Adalaska preceded the father to the great beyond.
Besides the children he leaves a wife, two brothers, three sisters and a host of friends to mourn his taking away. In 1900 and in 1892 deceased made trips to Canada and Seattle, Washington visiting the places of his birth and early childhood.
The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hotel, the services being conducted by Rev. E. S. Benjamin. The hotel was crowded with friends of the deceased to pay to him a last tribute and the various stores were closed during the funeral out of respect by the business men The casket was entirely covered by beautiful cut flowers. A floral harp was given by the business men, a beautiful pillow by the immediate relatives and many other emblems were given by friends. The pall bearers were T.H. Shaeffer, Olof Ferlen, Olof Rosengren, P.A. Swanson, G.B. Ballard and J.S. Evans. The remains were interred at the Oakwood cemetery.
Another old and respected pioneer has been taken from our midst and the sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved relatives.
Stratford Courier
May 30, 1907
PIONEER SETTLER CALLED HOME
Answer Death Call Thursday Morning After a Short Illness
Anson C. Deo, one of the sturdy pioneer settlers of Iowa and Hamilton county, answered death's call at his home here Thursday morning at 9:45 o'clock, death being caused by apoplexy.
Landlord Deo, as he was commonly known to all, was a man who was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He was a man of a peaceful, gentle disposition and during his entire lifetime had never been involved in a law suit, trial or any trouble of this nature. He was a peacemaker and in his gentle commanding way could restore peace and quiet trouble where others could do nothing. During his life he had always been blessed with the best of health and up to the day he was stricken with apoplexy seemed as hearty and strong as ever. He was always in favor of improvements and never failed to do his part for this cause. In his early day in Iowa he was engaged as a wood-chopper and the lessons of perseverance and faithfulness taught him when young always remained with him. Music had its charms for him and the violin was his constant companion. Scarcely a day passed that the old violin was unused and it was his greatest delight to furnish music for the guests at the hotel. He always looked forward with pride to the growth and industry of Stratford. Being a pioneer settler of Stratford he often told of plowing corn where Stratford now stands. He was a kind old gentleman, just in his dealings, a good father and a good husband. In this case the devotion of the husband and wife was beautiful. Years strengthened the bond between them and on February 22nd, 1906 the worthy couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary - fifty years of happy married life.
Deceased seemed to be in his usual good health, but two weeks ago Monday evening, during the supper hour, he complained of a dizzy sensation in his head. The matter was afterwards overlooked but in the evening while attending his duties at the night passenger he suffered a stroke of apoplexy from which he never recovered consciousness. All medical aid was in vain and on Thursday morning the Master called him home. His life was an exemplification of the First Psalm, "and whatsoever he did prospered." He will be greatly missed by the people of Stratford and vicinity, but the good deeds done while here will always remain with us.
Stratford Courier
May 30, 1907
Obituary
Deo
Anson C. Deo was born in St. Thomas, Canada, May 5, 1833 and at the time of his death he was 74 years and 18 days old. At nine years of age he was left an orphan and lived with an uncle until he was seventeen years old. Then he moved to, Rockford, Illinois, living there four years. In 1854 he located at Clinton, Iowa, and on February 22, 1856 be was married to Mary Ann McCreary, who still survives him.
In 1864-65 he was foreman of a construction gang on the main line of the C & N. W. R. R. then being built through Clinton west. In the fall of 1870 he moved to Hook's Point and went into the hotel business. With the passing of that village he moved to Stratford. From 1881 to 1885 he was in the hotel business in Dayton and Coon Rapids at the latter place he managed a railroad eating house. During 1885 he moved to Stratford and bought the Stratford Hotel which he owned and was the landlord of at the time of his death.
Six children were born to the couple — five sons and one daughter, two sons, Claude and Adalaska preceded the father to the great beyond.
Besides the children he leaves a wife, two brothers, three sisters and a host of friends to mourn his taking away. In 1900 and in 1892 deceased made trips to Canada and Seattle, Washington visiting the places of his birth and early childhood.
The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hotel, the services being conducted by Rev. E. S. Benjamin. The hotel was crowded with friends of the deceased to pay to him a last tribute and the various stores were closed during the funeral out of respect by the business men The casket was entirely covered by beautiful cut flowers. A floral harp was given by the business men, a beautiful pillow by the immediate relatives and many other emblems were given by friends. The pall bearers were T.H. Shaeffer, Olof Ferlen, Olof Rosengren, P.A. Swanson, G.B. Ballard and J.S. Evans. The remains were interred at the Oakwood cemetery.
Another old and respected pioneer has been taken from our midst and the sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved relatives.
May 30, 1907
PIONEER SETTLER CALLED HOME
Answer Death Call Thursday Morning After a Short Illness
Anson C. Deo, one of the sturdy pioneer settlers of Iowa and Hamilton county, answered death's call at his home here Thursday morning at 9:45 o'clock, death being caused by apoplexy.
Landlord Deo, as he was commonly known to all, was a man who was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He was a man of a peaceful, gentle disposition and during his entire lifetime had never been involved in a law suit, trial or any trouble of this nature. He was a peacemaker and in his gentle commanding way could restore peace and quiet trouble where others could do nothing. During his life he had always been blessed with the best of health and up to the day he was stricken with apoplexy seemed as hearty and strong as ever. He was always in favor of improvements and never failed to do his part for this cause. In his early day in Iowa he was engaged as a wood-chopper and the lessons of perseverance and faithfulness taught him when young always remained with him. Music had its charms for him and the violin was his constant companion. Scarcely a day passed that the old violin was unused and it was his greatest delight to furnish music for the guests at the hotel. He always looked forward with pride to the growth and industry of Stratford. Being a pioneer settler of Stratford he often told of plowing corn where Stratford now stands. He was a kind old gentleman, just in his dealings, a good father and a good husband. In this case the devotion of the husband and wife was beautiful. Years strengthened the bond between them and on February 22nd, 1906 the worthy couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary - fifty years of happy married life.
Deceased seemed to be in his usual good health, but two weeks ago Monday evening, during the supper hour, he complained of a dizzy sensation in his head. The matter was afterwards overlooked but in the evening while attending his duties at the night passenger he suffered a stroke of apoplexy from which he never recovered consciousness. All medical aid was in vain and on Thursday morning the Master called him home. His life was an exemplification of the First Psalm, "and whatsoever he did prospered." He will be greatly missed by the people of Stratford and vicinity, but the good deeds done while here will always remain with us.
Stratford Courier
May 30, 1907
Obituary
Deo
Anson C. Deo was born in St. Thomas, Canada, May 5, 1833 and at the time of his death he was 74 years and 18 days old. At nine years of age he was left an orphan and lived with an uncle until he was seventeen years old. Then he moved to, Rockford, Illinois, living there four years. In 1854 he located at Clinton, Iowa, and on February 22, 1856 be was married to Mary Ann McCreary, who still survives him.
In 1864-65 he was foreman of a construction gang on the main line of the C & N. W. R. R. then being built through Clinton west. In the fall of 1870 he moved to Hook's Point and went into the hotel business. With the passing of that village he moved to Stratford. From 1881 to 1885 he was in the hotel business in Dayton and Coon Rapids at the latter place he managed a railroad eating house. During 1885 he moved to Stratford and bought the Stratford Hotel which he owned and was the landlord of at the time of his death.
Six children were born to the couple — five sons and one daughter, two sons, Claude and Adalaska preceded the father to the great beyond.
Besides the children he leaves a wife, two brothers, three sisters and a host of friends to mourn his taking away. In 1900 and in 1892 deceased made trips to Canada and Seattle, Washington visiting the places of his birth and early childhood.
The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hotel, the services being conducted by Rev. E. S. Benjamin. The hotel was crowded with friends of the deceased to pay to him a last tribute and the various stores were closed during the funeral out of respect by the business men The casket was entirely covered by beautiful cut flowers. A floral harp was given by the business men, a beautiful pillow by the immediate relatives and many other emblems were given by friends. The pall bearers were T.H. Shaeffer, Olof Ferlen, Olof Rosengren, P.A. Swanson, G.B. Ballard and J.S. Evans. The remains were interred at the Oakwood cemetery.
Another old and respected pioneer has been taken from our midst and the sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved relatives.
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