FUNERAL OF MISS BALDWIN
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Body of Pioneer Woman Will Be Brought to Bluffs for Burial.
News has been received that the body of the late Miss Laura Baldwin, who died Saturday afternoon at the home of her sister, Miss Jane Baldwin, at Berwyn Ill., near Chicago, will be brought back to Council Bluffs for burial.
Funeral services will be held at Berwyn Tuesday, and the remains sent at once to this city. Burial services will held here, with interment in Walnut Hill cemetery, Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock. Friends are invited.
Laura Patience Baldwin was the oldest daughter of Judge Caleb Baldwin and Mrs. Jane Barr Baldwin. She was born November 11, 1850, at Fairfield, Ia. in 1854 the family moved to Council Bluffs, where for over half a century her life was closely identified with the social and religious life of the community.
Her father, Judge Caleb Baldwin, and her brother, the late John N. Baldwin, were both prominent jurists of the state and nation, and she shared with them their keen interest in the life of men and things.
From childhood she was a member of tho Presbyterian church of Council Bluffs, which was her home until six years ago. She was active in all departments of the work, but her interest was centered in the Sunday school, and for over twenty-five years she had charge of the primary work, in which her efficiency was especially noteworthy.
The death of both parents in her early years left her the center of the home and her life there was, one of devotion and unselfishness. A brave, earnest, sympathetic personality, strong and steadfast in purpose, she was loyal and loving in all she achieved.
The last two years she fought a battle with pain and suffering with such great courage and such beautiful faith and patience, that to be near her was a blessing and inspiration to all.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. W. S. Ament, of San Diego, Cal., Mrs. Jason Walker of Memphis, Tenn., and Miss Jane Barr Baldwin of Berwyn at whose home she passed away. She was attended in her last illness by her three sisters.
source of obituary (verbatim transcription): The Evening Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), May 19, 1913, page 7, columns 4 & 5
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The body of Miss Laura Baldwin, who died at Berwyn, Ill., last Saturday, arrived at 8:46 Wednesday morning, it was taken directly from the train to Walnut Hill cemetery, where a short but impressive service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Marcus P. McClure of the First Presbyterian church. Many friends and relatives followed the body to the grave, Miss Baldwin having been during the years of her residence here dearly loved by a large circle. The pallbearers were E. W. Hart, George Keeline, W. S. Cooper, Charles T. Officer, H. Z. Haas and F. H. Keys.
source of obituary (verbatim transcription): The Evening Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), May 21, 1913, page 7, column 5
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Body of Pioneer Woman Will Be Brought to Bluffs for Burial.
News has been received that the body of the late Miss Laura Baldwin, who died Saturday afternoon at the home of her sister, Miss Jane Baldwin, at Berwyn Ill., near Chicago, will be brought back to Council Bluffs for burial.
Funeral services will be held at Berwyn Tuesday, and the remains sent at once to this city. Burial services will held here, with interment in Walnut Hill cemetery, Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock. Friends are invited.
Laura Patience Baldwin was the oldest daughter of Judge Caleb Baldwin and Mrs. Jane Barr Baldwin. She was born November 11, 1850, at Fairfield, Ia. in 1854 the family moved to Council Bluffs, where for over half a century her life was closely identified with the social and religious life of the community.
Her father, Judge Caleb Baldwin, and her brother, the late John N. Baldwin, were both prominent jurists of the state and nation, and she shared with them their keen interest in the life of men and things.
From childhood she was a member of tho Presbyterian church of Council Bluffs, which was her home until six years ago. She was active in all departments of the work, but her interest was centered in the Sunday school, and for over twenty-five years she had charge of the primary work, in which her efficiency was especially noteworthy.
The death of both parents in her early years left her the center of the home and her life there was, one of devotion and unselfishness. A brave, earnest, sympathetic personality, strong and steadfast in purpose, she was loyal and loving in all she achieved.
The last two years she fought a battle with pain and suffering with such great courage and such beautiful faith and patience, that to be near her was a blessing and inspiration to all.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. W. S. Ament, of San Diego, Cal., Mrs. Jason Walker of Memphis, Tenn., and Miss Jane Barr Baldwin of Berwyn at whose home she passed away. She was attended in her last illness by her three sisters.
source of obituary (verbatim transcription): The Evening Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), May 19, 1913, page 7, columns 4 & 5
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The body of Miss Laura Baldwin, who died at Berwyn, Ill., last Saturday, arrived at 8:46 Wednesday morning, it was taken directly from the train to Walnut Hill cemetery, where a short but impressive service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Marcus P. McClure of the First Presbyterian church. Many friends and relatives followed the body to the grave, Miss Baldwin having been during the years of her residence here dearly loved by a large circle. The pallbearers were E. W. Hart, George Keeline, W. S. Cooper, Charles T. Officer, H. Z. Haas and F. H. Keys.
source of obituary (verbatim transcription): The Evening Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), May 21, 1913, page 7, column 5
FUNERAL OF MISS BALDWIN
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Body of Pioneer Woman Will Be Brought to Bluffs for Burial.
News has been received that the body of the late Miss Laura Baldwin, who died Saturday afternoon at the home of her sister, Miss Jane Baldwin, at Berwyn Ill., near Chicago, will be brought back to Council Bluffs for burial.
Funeral services will be held at Berwyn Tuesday, and the remains sent at once to this city. Burial services will held here, with interment in Walnut Hill cemetery, Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock. Friends are invited.
Laura Patience Baldwin was the oldest daughter of Judge Caleb Baldwin and Mrs. Jane Barr Baldwin. She was born November 11, 1850, at Fairfield, Ia. in 1854 the family moved to Council Bluffs, where for over half a century her life was closely identified with the social and religious life of the community.
Her father, Judge Caleb Baldwin, and her brother, the late John N. Baldwin, were both prominent jurists of the state and nation, and she shared with them their keen interest in the life of men and things.
From childhood she was a member of tho Presbyterian church of Council Bluffs, which was her home until six years ago. She was active in all departments of the work, but her interest was centered in the Sunday school, and for over twenty-five years she had charge of the primary work, in which her efficiency was especially noteworthy.
The death of both parents in her early years left her the center of the home and her life there was, one of devotion and unselfishness. A brave, earnest, sympathetic personality, strong and steadfast in purpose, she was loyal and loving in all she achieved.
The last two years she fought a battle with pain and suffering with such great courage and such beautiful faith and patience, that to be near her was a blessing and inspiration to all.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. W. S. Ament, of San Diego, Cal., Mrs. Jason Walker of Memphis, Tenn., and Miss Jane Barr Baldwin of Berwyn at whose home she passed away. She was attended in her last illness by her three sisters.
source of obituary (verbatim transcription): The Evening Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), May 19, 1913, page 7, columns 4 & 5
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The body of Miss Laura Baldwin, who died at Berwyn, Ill., last Saturday, arrived at 8:46 Wednesday morning, it was taken directly from the train to Walnut Hill cemetery, where a short but impressive service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Marcus P. McClure of the First Presbyterian church. Many friends and relatives followed the body to the grave, Miss Baldwin having been during the years of her residence here dearly loved by a large circle. The pallbearers were E. W. Hart, George Keeline, W. S. Cooper, Charles T. Officer, H. Z. Haas and F. H. Keys.
source of obituary (verbatim transcription): The Evening Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), May 21, 1913, page 7, column 5
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Body of Pioneer Woman Will Be Brought to Bluffs for Burial.
News has been received that the body of the late Miss Laura Baldwin, who died Saturday afternoon at the home of her sister, Miss Jane Baldwin, at Berwyn Ill., near Chicago, will be brought back to Council Bluffs for burial.
Funeral services will be held at Berwyn Tuesday, and the remains sent at once to this city. Burial services will held here, with interment in Walnut Hill cemetery, Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock. Friends are invited.
Laura Patience Baldwin was the oldest daughter of Judge Caleb Baldwin and Mrs. Jane Barr Baldwin. She was born November 11, 1850, at Fairfield, Ia. in 1854 the family moved to Council Bluffs, where for over half a century her life was closely identified with the social and religious life of the community.
Her father, Judge Caleb Baldwin, and her brother, the late John N. Baldwin, were both prominent jurists of the state and nation, and she shared with them their keen interest in the life of men and things.
From childhood she was a member of tho Presbyterian church of Council Bluffs, which was her home until six years ago. She was active in all departments of the work, but her interest was centered in the Sunday school, and for over twenty-five years she had charge of the primary work, in which her efficiency was especially noteworthy.
The death of both parents in her early years left her the center of the home and her life there was, one of devotion and unselfishness. A brave, earnest, sympathetic personality, strong and steadfast in purpose, she was loyal and loving in all she achieved.
The last two years she fought a battle with pain and suffering with such great courage and such beautiful faith and patience, that to be near her was a blessing and inspiration to all.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. W. S. Ament, of San Diego, Cal., Mrs. Jason Walker of Memphis, Tenn., and Miss Jane Barr Baldwin of Berwyn at whose home she passed away. She was attended in her last illness by her three sisters.
source of obituary (verbatim transcription): The Evening Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), May 19, 1913, page 7, columns 4 & 5
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The body of Miss Laura Baldwin, who died at Berwyn, Ill., last Saturday, arrived at 8:46 Wednesday morning, it was taken directly from the train to Walnut Hill cemetery, where a short but impressive service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Marcus P. McClure of the First Presbyterian church. Many friends and relatives followed the body to the grave, Miss Baldwin having been during the years of her residence here dearly loved by a large circle. The pallbearers were E. W. Hart, George Keeline, W. S. Cooper, Charles T. Officer, H. Z. Haas and F. H. Keys.
source of obituary (verbatim transcription): The Evening Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), May 21, 1913, page 7, column 5
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