Centerville Journal
Centerville, Iowa
July 16, 1903
The death of A. W. Phares, which occurred at his home in South Centerville at about 11:00 yesterday morning, has passed a gloom over the entire community. he was a young man in his 39th year, and was a most prominent and most conservative labor leader and organizer. he was honest and upright in his dealing and had the confidence of all who were acquainted with him. his illness was of only short duration being about one week. Perenitis was the immediate cause of his death. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church today at 3:00, Rev. Moffett, his pastor will preach the sermon, and the Foresters and labor union will take part in the burial services. His obituary will appear in next weeks issue.
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Centerville Daily Citizen
July 15, 1903
A. W. Phares, president of the Centerville Labor and Trades assembly, prominent member of the United Mine Workers Union of America, and former member of the city council, died at 10:55 o'clock this morning at his home 922 South seventeenth Street, after a ten days illness with general peritonitis. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Central Church of Christ and interment will be made in Oakland Cemetery.
Mr. Phares was taken sick a week ago and has been in serious condition ever since. His death, therefore, has not been unexpected by the relatives and intimate friends who were with him but to the public at large it was somewhat of a surprise as he was a large, healthy looking man, strong and robust and in the prime of life. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved wife and children and many relatives. Mr. Phares was a popular man, holding the esteem of all who knew him and often he was called upon to hold responsible positions, particularly in the labor movement. He was a member of the Central Church of Christ and the funeral sermon will be preached by his pastor, Rev. F. L. Moffett. He was also a member of the order of Foresters of America and that lodge will have charge of the services.
Alfred William Phares was the son of A. J. and Jennie A. Phares, of this city, being one of a family of eleven children, five sons and six daughters. All of whom are living with the exception of the subject of this sketch. All reside in this city with the exception of one brother, Harry, who is in Texas. He was born July 25, 1864 in this city and therefore lacked 10 days of being 39 years of age.
All his life has been spent in Centerville with the exception of a short residence in Seymour. He was married November 19, 1885 at Allerton to Miss Fannie M. Shankster and as a result of this union three children were born, all of whom were living. They are Leroy, aged 16, Ora Edward, aged 14, and Gladys Marie, aged 6.
Mr. Phares was one of the Charter members of the Centerville Local U. M. W. of A. and was it's first president, serving at a time when great responsibility devolved on the executive head of the union because of the mining troubles of that period. He has since taken an active part in the affairs of the Union, often serving as it's representative in state and national conventions. he served one term as councilman from the Third ward and retired with a good record. He was president of the Centerville Labor and Trade Assembly and would have been marshal of the day at the next celebration of Labor Day. He was formerly a member of the Centerville Fire dept. for ten years and at the time of his death was financial secretary of the Foresters and direct organizer for the federation of Labor.
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Centerville Daily Citizen
July 17, 1903
The funeral services for A. W. Phares, who died Wednesday, were largely attended yesterday. They were held at the Central Church of Christ at 3:00 in the afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in Oakland cemetery. the sermon was preached by Rev. F. L. Moffett and the ritualistic services were by the Foresters lodge, a portion of the services being conducted at the family residence and at the cemetery. The Federation of Labor, the U. M. W. of A., the Foresters of America and the companions of Forestry were each and all represented at the services and in the procession to the cemetery and the church was almost completely filled. The floral offerings were many and very pretty.
Centerville, Iowa
July 16, 1903
The death of A. W. Phares, which occurred at his home in South Centerville at about 11:00 yesterday morning, has passed a gloom over the entire community. he was a young man in his 39th year, and was a most prominent and most conservative labor leader and organizer. he was honest and upright in his dealing and had the confidence of all who were acquainted with him. his illness was of only short duration being about one week. Perenitis was the immediate cause of his death. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church today at 3:00, Rev. Moffett, his pastor will preach the sermon, and the Foresters and labor union will take part in the burial services. His obituary will appear in next weeks issue.
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Centerville Daily Citizen
July 15, 1903
A. W. Phares, president of the Centerville Labor and Trades assembly, prominent member of the United Mine Workers Union of America, and former member of the city council, died at 10:55 o'clock this morning at his home 922 South seventeenth Street, after a ten days illness with general peritonitis. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Central Church of Christ and interment will be made in Oakland Cemetery.
Mr. Phares was taken sick a week ago and has been in serious condition ever since. His death, therefore, has not been unexpected by the relatives and intimate friends who were with him but to the public at large it was somewhat of a surprise as he was a large, healthy looking man, strong and robust and in the prime of life. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved wife and children and many relatives. Mr. Phares was a popular man, holding the esteem of all who knew him and often he was called upon to hold responsible positions, particularly in the labor movement. He was a member of the Central Church of Christ and the funeral sermon will be preached by his pastor, Rev. F. L. Moffett. He was also a member of the order of Foresters of America and that lodge will have charge of the services.
Alfred William Phares was the son of A. J. and Jennie A. Phares, of this city, being one of a family of eleven children, five sons and six daughters. All of whom are living with the exception of the subject of this sketch. All reside in this city with the exception of one brother, Harry, who is in Texas. He was born July 25, 1864 in this city and therefore lacked 10 days of being 39 years of age.
All his life has been spent in Centerville with the exception of a short residence in Seymour. He was married November 19, 1885 at Allerton to Miss Fannie M. Shankster and as a result of this union three children were born, all of whom were living. They are Leroy, aged 16, Ora Edward, aged 14, and Gladys Marie, aged 6.
Mr. Phares was one of the Charter members of the Centerville Local U. M. W. of A. and was it's first president, serving at a time when great responsibility devolved on the executive head of the union because of the mining troubles of that period. He has since taken an active part in the affairs of the Union, often serving as it's representative in state and national conventions. he served one term as councilman from the Third ward and retired with a good record. He was president of the Centerville Labor and Trade Assembly and would have been marshal of the day at the next celebration of Labor Day. He was formerly a member of the Centerville Fire dept. for ten years and at the time of his death was financial secretary of the Foresters and direct organizer for the federation of Labor.
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Centerville Daily Citizen
July 17, 1903
The funeral services for A. W. Phares, who died Wednesday, were largely attended yesterday. They were held at the Central Church of Christ at 3:00 in the afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in Oakland cemetery. the sermon was preached by Rev. F. L. Moffett and the ritualistic services were by the Foresters lodge, a portion of the services being conducted at the family residence and at the cemetery. The Federation of Labor, the U. M. W. of A., the Foresters of America and the companions of Forestry were each and all represented at the services and in the procession to the cemetery and the church was almost completely filled. The floral offerings were many and very pretty.
Centerville Journal
Centerville, Iowa
July 16, 1903
The death of A. W. Phares, which occurred at his home in South Centerville at about 11:00 yesterday morning, has passed a gloom over the entire community. he was a young man in his 39th year, and was a most prominent and most conservative labor leader and organizer. he was honest and upright in his dealing and had the confidence of all who were acquainted with him. his illness was of only short duration being about one week. Perenitis was the immediate cause of his death. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church today at 3:00, Rev. Moffett, his pastor will preach the sermon, and the Foresters and labor union will take part in the burial services. His obituary will appear in next weeks issue.
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Centerville Daily Citizen
July 15, 1903
A. W. Phares, president of the Centerville Labor and Trades assembly, prominent member of the United Mine Workers Union of America, and former member of the city council, died at 10:55 o'clock this morning at his home 922 South seventeenth Street, after a ten days illness with general peritonitis. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Central Church of Christ and interment will be made in Oakland Cemetery.
Mr. Phares was taken sick a week ago and has been in serious condition ever since. His death, therefore, has not been unexpected by the relatives and intimate friends who were with him but to the public at large it was somewhat of a surprise as he was a large, healthy looking man, strong and robust and in the prime of life. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved wife and children and many relatives. Mr. Phares was a popular man, holding the esteem of all who knew him and often he was called upon to hold responsible positions, particularly in the labor movement. He was a member of the Central Church of Christ and the funeral sermon will be preached by his pastor, Rev. F. L. Moffett. He was also a member of the order of Foresters of America and that lodge will have charge of the services.
Alfred William Phares was the son of A. J. and Jennie A. Phares, of this city, being one of a family of eleven children, five sons and six daughters. All of whom are living with the exception of the subject of this sketch. All reside in this city with the exception of one brother, Harry, who is in Texas. He was born July 25, 1864 in this city and therefore lacked 10 days of being 39 years of age.
All his life has been spent in Centerville with the exception of a short residence in Seymour. He was married November 19, 1885 at Allerton to Miss Fannie M. Shankster and as a result of this union three children were born, all of whom were living. They are Leroy, aged 16, Ora Edward, aged 14, and Gladys Marie, aged 6.
Mr. Phares was one of the Charter members of the Centerville Local U. M. W. of A. and was it's first president, serving at a time when great responsibility devolved on the executive head of the union because of the mining troubles of that period. He has since taken an active part in the affairs of the Union, often serving as it's representative in state and national conventions. he served one term as councilman from the Third ward and retired with a good record. He was president of the Centerville Labor and Trade Assembly and would have been marshal of the day at the next celebration of Labor Day. He was formerly a member of the Centerville Fire dept. for ten years and at the time of his death was financial secretary of the Foresters and direct organizer for the federation of Labor.
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Centerville Daily Citizen
July 17, 1903
The funeral services for A. W. Phares, who died Wednesday, were largely attended yesterday. They were held at the Central Church of Christ at 3:00 in the afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in Oakland cemetery. the sermon was preached by Rev. F. L. Moffett and the ritualistic services were by the Foresters lodge, a portion of the services being conducted at the family residence and at the cemetery. The Federation of Labor, the U. M. W. of A., the Foresters of America and the companions of Forestry were each and all represented at the services and in the procession to the cemetery and the church was almost completely filled. The floral offerings were many and very pretty.
Centerville, Iowa
July 16, 1903
The death of A. W. Phares, which occurred at his home in South Centerville at about 11:00 yesterday morning, has passed a gloom over the entire community. he was a young man in his 39th year, and was a most prominent and most conservative labor leader and organizer. he was honest and upright in his dealing and had the confidence of all who were acquainted with him. his illness was of only short duration being about one week. Perenitis was the immediate cause of his death. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church today at 3:00, Rev. Moffett, his pastor will preach the sermon, and the Foresters and labor union will take part in the burial services. His obituary will appear in next weeks issue.
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Centerville Daily Citizen
July 15, 1903
A. W. Phares, president of the Centerville Labor and Trades assembly, prominent member of the United Mine Workers Union of America, and former member of the city council, died at 10:55 o'clock this morning at his home 922 South seventeenth Street, after a ten days illness with general peritonitis. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Central Church of Christ and interment will be made in Oakland Cemetery.
Mr. Phares was taken sick a week ago and has been in serious condition ever since. His death, therefore, has not been unexpected by the relatives and intimate friends who were with him but to the public at large it was somewhat of a surprise as he was a large, healthy looking man, strong and robust and in the prime of life. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved wife and children and many relatives. Mr. Phares was a popular man, holding the esteem of all who knew him and often he was called upon to hold responsible positions, particularly in the labor movement. He was a member of the Central Church of Christ and the funeral sermon will be preached by his pastor, Rev. F. L. Moffett. He was also a member of the order of Foresters of America and that lodge will have charge of the services.
Alfred William Phares was the son of A. J. and Jennie A. Phares, of this city, being one of a family of eleven children, five sons and six daughters. All of whom are living with the exception of the subject of this sketch. All reside in this city with the exception of one brother, Harry, who is in Texas. He was born July 25, 1864 in this city and therefore lacked 10 days of being 39 years of age.
All his life has been spent in Centerville with the exception of a short residence in Seymour. He was married November 19, 1885 at Allerton to Miss Fannie M. Shankster and as a result of this union three children were born, all of whom were living. They are Leroy, aged 16, Ora Edward, aged 14, and Gladys Marie, aged 6.
Mr. Phares was one of the Charter members of the Centerville Local U. M. W. of A. and was it's first president, serving at a time when great responsibility devolved on the executive head of the union because of the mining troubles of that period. He has since taken an active part in the affairs of the Union, often serving as it's representative in state and national conventions. he served one term as councilman from the Third ward and retired with a good record. He was president of the Centerville Labor and Trade Assembly and would have been marshal of the day at the next celebration of Labor Day. He was formerly a member of the Centerville Fire dept. for ten years and at the time of his death was financial secretary of the Foresters and direct organizer for the federation of Labor.
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Centerville Daily Citizen
July 17, 1903
The funeral services for A. W. Phares, who died Wednesday, were largely attended yesterday. They were held at the Central Church of Christ at 3:00 in the afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in Oakland cemetery. the sermon was preached by Rev. F. L. Moffett and the ritualistic services were by the Foresters lodge, a portion of the services being conducted at the family residence and at the cemetery. The Federation of Labor, the U. M. W. of A., the Foresters of America and the companions of Forestry were each and all represented at the services and in the procession to the cemetery and the church was almost completely filled. The floral offerings were many and very pretty.
Family Members
Siblings
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Mary Anna Estelle Phares Robinson
1866–1906
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John Lorenzo Phares
1868–1942
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Wright R. Phares
1871–1958
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Estella "Stella" Phares Parker
1875–1907
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Adolph Porter "Keggy" Phares
1877–1946
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Charles Reuben "Charley" Phares
1880–1954
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Edith Lillian Phares Randolph
1883–1907
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Louivy H. Phares Benge
1885–1974
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Zella Bill Phares Stitt
1889–1934
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Gertrude Sybel Phares Flesher
1891–1983
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