Some records for this individual are spelled as BARNES, including death and marriage certificates.
DAVID ALONZO BARNS
The sad news of the death of David Alonzo Barns has cast a sudden gloom over the entire community. While his death was not altogether unexpected, yet the announcement was something of a shock to his many friends here in Grinnell, among whom he was held in the highest esteem.
Deceased was born April 24, 1872, at Iowa City. He was the youngest son of Ira J. and Caroline Barns, both of whom are now deceased. He passed away at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, 1910, age 38 years, 7 months and 18 days.
His mother died when he was but 9 years of age. Four years later he and his father went to North Dakota and spent most of one year. On returning from there he went to Lexington, Nebr., and spent 5 or 6 years of his life.
At this place, at the age of 14 years, he was converted and baptized in the Christian church.
On March 21, 1900, he was united in marriage with Miss Elsie Hurdle, at Newburg, IA. To this union were born two children – Esta Augusta and Mary Caroline. Their wedded life was a happy one. Each lived for the other and it could easily be said: “Two souls with but a single thought. Two hearts that beat as one.”
His whole life was centered upon his wife and children.
On April 30, 1892, he joined Co. K. 54th Inf., I.N.G., and was mustered out to civil service May 17, 1896. He served his time in the Spanish-American war – at which time he contracted the dread disease, tuberculosis, from which he has been a constant sufferer.
Again in 1906 he joined the militia and served for three years. He was honorably discharged on account of ill health. He held the office of quarter-master sergeant at the time of his discharge.
For the past eleven years Mr. Barns has been employed at the Spaulding works. Both in the shop and the militia, he won the respect and confidence of all with whom he came in contact. No man held a deeper place in the hearts of his fellow companions and workmen than did Lon Barns, and his death comes to them as a personal loss.
We shall never know with what determination and bravery, he struggled on with his work day after day, when his body was far from equal to the task. He always had a smile and a pleasant word for all.
On Friday, Nov. 25, he was stricken with diphtheria. For seventeen days and nights he was a constant sufferer. During the entire time he never murmured but bore his suffering with great patience.
Most of the time he was unable to swallow or talk.
At times he would seem to be brighter and hopes would be entertained for his recovery but when pneumonia set in, his frail body, in its weakened condition, was not able to withstand the disease.
All that was possible, was done for him that medical skill and loving care could do.
His faithful wife, left alone because of the nature of the disease, was constantly at his side and nothing that loving hands could do to lessen his suffering was left undone.
Sunday he seemed to rally, but on Monday a change took place and at 2 P.M. his spirit took flight. Until the end he was conscious and able to talk and died with a sweet smile on his face. His wife and children and one brother, Harper Barns, were at his bedside.
The bereaved wife and little girls have the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of a kind, devoted husband and father.
He leaves to mourn his loss besides his immediate family, two brothers, H.H. and O.F. Barns of this city and four sisters, Mrs. C.W. Hartzell and Mrs. W. F. King, of this city, Mrs. H. C. Sauerman of Lawton, Okla., and Mrs. W.P. Rhoadarmer, of Lexington, Nebr.
His body was laid to rest in Hazelwood cemetery.
Memorial services will be held later.
Provided by Linda Rhoadarmer
DAVID ALONZO BARNS
The sad news of the death of David Alonzo Barns has cast a sudden gloom over the entire community. While his death was not altogether unexpected, yet the announcement was something of a shock to his many friends here in Grinnell, among whom he was held in the highest esteem.
Deceased was born April 24, 1872, at Iowa City. He was the youngest son of Ira J. and Caroline Barns, both of whom are now deceased. He passed away at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, 1910, age 38 years, 7 months and 18 days.
His mother died when he was but 9 years of age. Four years later he and his father went to North Dakota and spent most of one year. On returning from there he went to Lexington, Nebr., and spent 5 or 6 years of his life.
At this place, at the age of 14 years, he was converted and baptized in the Christian church.
On March 21, 1900, he was united in marriage with Miss Elsie Hurdle, at Newburg, IA. To this union were born two children – Esta Augusta and Mary Caroline. Their wedded life was a happy one. Each lived for the other and it could easily be said: “Two souls with but a single thought. Two hearts that beat as one.”
His whole life was centered upon his wife and children.
On April 30, 1892, he joined Co. K. 54th Inf., I.N.G., and was mustered out to civil service May 17, 1896. He served his time in the Spanish-American war – at which time he contracted the dread disease, tuberculosis, from which he has been a constant sufferer.
Again in 1906 he joined the militia and served for three years. He was honorably discharged on account of ill health. He held the office of quarter-master sergeant at the time of his discharge.
For the past eleven years Mr. Barns has been employed at the Spaulding works. Both in the shop and the militia, he won the respect and confidence of all with whom he came in contact. No man held a deeper place in the hearts of his fellow companions and workmen than did Lon Barns, and his death comes to them as a personal loss.
We shall never know with what determination and bravery, he struggled on with his work day after day, when his body was far from equal to the task. He always had a smile and a pleasant word for all.
On Friday, Nov. 25, he was stricken with diphtheria. For seventeen days and nights he was a constant sufferer. During the entire time he never murmured but bore his suffering with great patience.
Most of the time he was unable to swallow or talk.
At times he would seem to be brighter and hopes would be entertained for his recovery but when pneumonia set in, his frail body, in its weakened condition, was not able to withstand the disease.
All that was possible, was done for him that medical skill and loving care could do.
His faithful wife, left alone because of the nature of the disease, was constantly at his side and nothing that loving hands could do to lessen his suffering was left undone.
Sunday he seemed to rally, but on Monday a change took place and at 2 P.M. his spirit took flight. Until the end he was conscious and able to talk and died with a sweet smile on his face. His wife and children and one brother, Harper Barns, were at his bedside.
The bereaved wife and little girls have the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of a kind, devoted husband and father.
He leaves to mourn his loss besides his immediate family, two brothers, H.H. and O.F. Barns of this city and four sisters, Mrs. C.W. Hartzell and Mrs. W. F. King, of this city, Mrs. H. C. Sauerman of Lawton, Okla., and Mrs. W.P. Rhoadarmer, of Lexington, Nebr.
His body was laid to rest in Hazelwood cemetery.
Memorial services will be held later.
Provided by Linda Rhoadarmer
Some records for this individual are spelled as BARNES, including death and marriage certificates.
DAVID ALONZO BARNS
The sad news of the death of David Alonzo Barns has cast a sudden gloom over the entire community. While his death was not altogether unexpected, yet the announcement was something of a shock to his many friends here in Grinnell, among whom he was held in the highest esteem.
Deceased was born April 24, 1872, at Iowa City. He was the youngest son of Ira J. and Caroline Barns, both of whom are now deceased. He passed away at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, 1910, age 38 years, 7 months and 18 days.
His mother died when he was but 9 years of age. Four years later he and his father went to North Dakota and spent most of one year. On returning from there he went to Lexington, Nebr., and spent 5 or 6 years of his life.
At this place, at the age of 14 years, he was converted and baptized in the Christian church.
On March 21, 1900, he was united in marriage with Miss Elsie Hurdle, at Newburg, IA. To this union were born two children – Esta Augusta and Mary Caroline. Their wedded life was a happy one. Each lived for the other and it could easily be said: “Two souls with but a single thought. Two hearts that beat as one.”
His whole life was centered upon his wife and children.
On April 30, 1892, he joined Co. K. 54th Inf., I.N.G., and was mustered out to civil service May 17, 1896. He served his time in the Spanish-American war – at which time he contracted the dread disease, tuberculosis, from which he has been a constant sufferer.
Again in 1906 he joined the militia and served for three years. He was honorably discharged on account of ill health. He held the office of quarter-master sergeant at the time of his discharge.
For the past eleven years Mr. Barns has been employed at the Spaulding works. Both in the shop and the militia, he won the respect and confidence of all with whom he came in contact. No man held a deeper place in the hearts of his fellow companions and workmen than did Lon Barns, and his death comes to them as a personal loss.
We shall never know with what determination and bravery, he struggled on with his work day after day, when his body was far from equal to the task. He always had a smile and a pleasant word for all.
On Friday, Nov. 25, he was stricken with diphtheria. For seventeen days and nights he was a constant sufferer. During the entire time he never murmured but bore his suffering with great patience.
Most of the time he was unable to swallow or talk.
At times he would seem to be brighter and hopes would be entertained for his recovery but when pneumonia set in, his frail body, in its weakened condition, was not able to withstand the disease.
All that was possible, was done for him that medical skill and loving care could do.
His faithful wife, left alone because of the nature of the disease, was constantly at his side and nothing that loving hands could do to lessen his suffering was left undone.
Sunday he seemed to rally, but on Monday a change took place and at 2 P.M. his spirit took flight. Until the end he was conscious and able to talk and died with a sweet smile on his face. His wife and children and one brother, Harper Barns, were at his bedside.
The bereaved wife and little girls have the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of a kind, devoted husband and father.
He leaves to mourn his loss besides his immediate family, two brothers, H.H. and O.F. Barns of this city and four sisters, Mrs. C.W. Hartzell and Mrs. W. F. King, of this city, Mrs. H. C. Sauerman of Lawton, Okla., and Mrs. W.P. Rhoadarmer, of Lexington, Nebr.
His body was laid to rest in Hazelwood cemetery.
Memorial services will be held later.
Provided by Linda Rhoadarmer
DAVID ALONZO BARNS
The sad news of the death of David Alonzo Barns has cast a sudden gloom over the entire community. While his death was not altogether unexpected, yet the announcement was something of a shock to his many friends here in Grinnell, among whom he was held in the highest esteem.
Deceased was born April 24, 1872, at Iowa City. He was the youngest son of Ira J. and Caroline Barns, both of whom are now deceased. He passed away at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, 1910, age 38 years, 7 months and 18 days.
His mother died when he was but 9 years of age. Four years later he and his father went to North Dakota and spent most of one year. On returning from there he went to Lexington, Nebr., and spent 5 or 6 years of his life.
At this place, at the age of 14 years, he was converted and baptized in the Christian church.
On March 21, 1900, he was united in marriage with Miss Elsie Hurdle, at Newburg, IA. To this union were born two children – Esta Augusta and Mary Caroline. Their wedded life was a happy one. Each lived for the other and it could easily be said: “Two souls with but a single thought. Two hearts that beat as one.”
His whole life was centered upon his wife and children.
On April 30, 1892, he joined Co. K. 54th Inf., I.N.G., and was mustered out to civil service May 17, 1896. He served his time in the Spanish-American war – at which time he contracted the dread disease, tuberculosis, from which he has been a constant sufferer.
Again in 1906 he joined the militia and served for three years. He was honorably discharged on account of ill health. He held the office of quarter-master sergeant at the time of his discharge.
For the past eleven years Mr. Barns has been employed at the Spaulding works. Both in the shop and the militia, he won the respect and confidence of all with whom he came in contact. No man held a deeper place in the hearts of his fellow companions and workmen than did Lon Barns, and his death comes to them as a personal loss.
We shall never know with what determination and bravery, he struggled on with his work day after day, when his body was far from equal to the task. He always had a smile and a pleasant word for all.
On Friday, Nov. 25, he was stricken with diphtheria. For seventeen days and nights he was a constant sufferer. During the entire time he never murmured but bore his suffering with great patience.
Most of the time he was unable to swallow or talk.
At times he would seem to be brighter and hopes would be entertained for his recovery but when pneumonia set in, his frail body, in its weakened condition, was not able to withstand the disease.
All that was possible, was done for him that medical skill and loving care could do.
His faithful wife, left alone because of the nature of the disease, was constantly at his side and nothing that loving hands could do to lessen his suffering was left undone.
Sunday he seemed to rally, but on Monday a change took place and at 2 P.M. his spirit took flight. Until the end he was conscious and able to talk and died with a sweet smile on his face. His wife and children and one brother, Harper Barns, were at his bedside.
The bereaved wife and little girls have the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of a kind, devoted husband and father.
He leaves to mourn his loss besides his immediate family, two brothers, H.H. and O.F. Barns of this city and four sisters, Mrs. C.W. Hartzell and Mrs. W. F. King, of this city, Mrs. H. C. Sauerman of Lawton, Okla., and Mrs. W.P. Rhoadarmer, of Lexington, Nebr.
His body was laid to rest in Hazelwood cemetery.
Memorial services will be held later.
Provided by Linda Rhoadarmer
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