AN OLD RESIDENT GONE
Mr. L. Hitchcock Quietly Passed Away Sunday After a Short Illness
Mr. Leonard Hitchcock, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Page county quietly passed away at his home on West Main street last Sunday at 2 o'clock after an illness of less than four days. He has been a victim of Bright's disease for a number of years but has never been seriously ill from it until last Thursday morning when he took a very severe spell. Gradually after that he became worse until Sunday noon when he lost consciousness. Funeral services will be held at the late home on Main street at 2:30 o'clock today. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 10, 1903
Grandpa L. Hitchcock died Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m., after a long illness brought on by old age, at his home in west Clarinda. He has been a resident of this county for many years and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was in the 90th year of his age, far beyond the allotted life time of mankind. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev Lowery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 12, 1903
Obituary
On Sabbath last there passed peacefully away at his home in west Clarinda, Leonard Hitchcock, Sr., in the 80th year of his life. The deceased was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, July 10, 1823, but in early childhood moved to New York state. As a growing lad he was blessed with a robust frame, and a very vigorous body and mind and an indomitable spirit of perseverance which fitted him for the strenuous life he was called upon to live. When 17 years old he moved back to Mercer county, Penn., and then in 1852 he came to Iowa in company with his aged father and sister's family settling first at Andrew, Jackson county from whence he moved in 1854 to Scotch Grove, Jones county, where he resided for forty years, on the farm he entered when it was government land. In August, 1894, the family moved to Clarinda and have since made their home here. On January 1, 1862 [Jones County, Iowa], he was married to Arvilla Batchelder, who proved a devoted partner. Nine children were given them, four of whom, along with the mother remain behind, namely, Mrs. Thomas Irwin, J. Howard, Mrs Elnora N. Merriam, and J. Scott, all living in this city. Deceased was a man of striking personality, of varied information and of keen, mental and physical powers. Until some ten or twelve years ago, when he was seized with a severe incurable malady, he enjoyed unbroken health, and even during recent years, while at times suffering severely, he displayed remarkable vitality in warding off the increasing infirmities of advancing years.
The deceased professed Christ in mature life and joined the fellowship of the Presbyterian church (old school,) the family associating themselves with the historic congregation of East Wayne in which organization the father served as a ruling elder many years. In 1878 the household transferred their church connection to the United Presbyterian body, with which they are still honorably associated. The late Mr. Hitchcock was conscientiously and loyally attached to the simple scriptural faith and worship of the church of his choice and took an active and intelligent interest in all its affairs. He was always a great reader keeping fully posted in passing events of church and state. On this account he was ever an entertaining conversationalist. He was a loyal citizen and a warm hearted patriot, taking a keen interest in the national life of his native country.
He died in the full assurance of faith and with the confident expectation of celestial joy. The funeral on Tuesday was very large, the solemn service being held at the home, and conducted by the pastor, Rev. Lowry. The choir of the U. P. church sang comforting and appropriate psalms which were favorites with the deceased. The interment took place in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 13, 1903
Mr. L. Hitchcock Quietly Passed Away Sunday After a Short Illness
Mr. Leonard Hitchcock, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Page county quietly passed away at his home on West Main street last Sunday at 2 o'clock after an illness of less than four days. He has been a victim of Bright's disease for a number of years but has never been seriously ill from it until last Thursday morning when he took a very severe spell. Gradually after that he became worse until Sunday noon when he lost consciousness. Funeral services will be held at the late home on Main street at 2:30 o'clock today. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 10, 1903
Grandpa L. Hitchcock died Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m., after a long illness brought on by old age, at his home in west Clarinda. He has been a resident of this county for many years and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was in the 90th year of his age, far beyond the allotted life time of mankind. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev Lowery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 12, 1903
Obituary
On Sabbath last there passed peacefully away at his home in west Clarinda, Leonard Hitchcock, Sr., in the 80th year of his life. The deceased was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, July 10, 1823, but in early childhood moved to New York state. As a growing lad he was blessed with a robust frame, and a very vigorous body and mind and an indomitable spirit of perseverance which fitted him for the strenuous life he was called upon to live. When 17 years old he moved back to Mercer county, Penn., and then in 1852 he came to Iowa in company with his aged father and sister's family settling first at Andrew, Jackson county from whence he moved in 1854 to Scotch Grove, Jones county, where he resided for forty years, on the farm he entered when it was government land. In August, 1894, the family moved to Clarinda and have since made their home here. On January 1, 1862 [Jones County, Iowa], he was married to Arvilla Batchelder, who proved a devoted partner. Nine children were given them, four of whom, along with the mother remain behind, namely, Mrs. Thomas Irwin, J. Howard, Mrs Elnora N. Merriam, and J. Scott, all living in this city. Deceased was a man of striking personality, of varied information and of keen, mental and physical powers. Until some ten or twelve years ago, when he was seized with a severe incurable malady, he enjoyed unbroken health, and even during recent years, while at times suffering severely, he displayed remarkable vitality in warding off the increasing infirmities of advancing years.
The deceased professed Christ in mature life and joined the fellowship of the Presbyterian church (old school,) the family associating themselves with the historic congregation of East Wayne in which organization the father served as a ruling elder many years. In 1878 the household transferred their church connection to the United Presbyterian body, with which they are still honorably associated. The late Mr. Hitchcock was conscientiously and loyally attached to the simple scriptural faith and worship of the church of his choice and took an active and intelligent interest in all its affairs. He was always a great reader keeping fully posted in passing events of church and state. On this account he was ever an entertaining conversationalist. He was a loyal citizen and a warm hearted patriot, taking a keen interest in the national life of his native country.
He died in the full assurance of faith and with the confident expectation of celestial joy. The funeral on Tuesday was very large, the solemn service being held at the home, and conducted by the pastor, Rev. Lowry. The choir of the U. P. church sang comforting and appropriate psalms which were favorites with the deceased. The interment took place in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 13, 1903
AN OLD RESIDENT GONE
Mr. L. Hitchcock Quietly Passed Away Sunday After a Short Illness
Mr. Leonard Hitchcock, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Page county quietly passed away at his home on West Main street last Sunday at 2 o'clock after an illness of less than four days. He has been a victim of Bright's disease for a number of years but has never been seriously ill from it until last Thursday morning when he took a very severe spell. Gradually after that he became worse until Sunday noon when he lost consciousness. Funeral services will be held at the late home on Main street at 2:30 o'clock today. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 10, 1903
Grandpa L. Hitchcock died Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m., after a long illness brought on by old age, at his home in west Clarinda. He has been a resident of this county for many years and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was in the 90th year of his age, far beyond the allotted life time of mankind. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev Lowery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 12, 1903
Obituary
On Sabbath last there passed peacefully away at his home in west Clarinda, Leonard Hitchcock, Sr., in the 80th year of his life. The deceased was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, July 10, 1823, but in early childhood moved to New York state. As a growing lad he was blessed with a robust frame, and a very vigorous body and mind and an indomitable spirit of perseverance which fitted him for the strenuous life he was called upon to live. When 17 years old he moved back to Mercer county, Penn., and then in 1852 he came to Iowa in company with his aged father and sister's family settling first at Andrew, Jackson county from whence he moved in 1854 to Scotch Grove, Jones county, where he resided for forty years, on the farm he entered when it was government land. In August, 1894, the family moved to Clarinda and have since made their home here. On January 1, 1862 [Jones County, Iowa], he was married to Arvilla Batchelder, who proved a devoted partner. Nine children were given them, four of whom, along with the mother remain behind, namely, Mrs. Thomas Irwin, J. Howard, Mrs Elnora N. Merriam, and J. Scott, all living in this city. Deceased was a man of striking personality, of varied information and of keen, mental and physical powers. Until some ten or twelve years ago, when he was seized with a severe incurable malady, he enjoyed unbroken health, and even during recent years, while at times suffering severely, he displayed remarkable vitality in warding off the increasing infirmities of advancing years.
The deceased professed Christ in mature life and joined the fellowship of the Presbyterian church (old school,) the family associating themselves with the historic congregation of East Wayne in which organization the father served as a ruling elder many years. In 1878 the household transferred their church connection to the United Presbyterian body, with which they are still honorably associated. The late Mr. Hitchcock was conscientiously and loyally attached to the simple scriptural faith and worship of the church of his choice and took an active and intelligent interest in all its affairs. He was always a great reader keeping fully posted in passing events of church and state. On this account he was ever an entertaining conversationalist. He was a loyal citizen and a warm hearted patriot, taking a keen interest in the national life of his native country.
He died in the full assurance of faith and with the confident expectation of celestial joy. The funeral on Tuesday was very large, the solemn service being held at the home, and conducted by the pastor, Rev. Lowry. The choir of the U. P. church sang comforting and appropriate psalms which were favorites with the deceased. The interment took place in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 13, 1903
Mr. L. Hitchcock Quietly Passed Away Sunday After a Short Illness
Mr. Leonard Hitchcock, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Page county quietly passed away at his home on West Main street last Sunday at 2 o'clock after an illness of less than four days. He has been a victim of Bright's disease for a number of years but has never been seriously ill from it until last Thursday morning when he took a very severe spell. Gradually after that he became worse until Sunday noon when he lost consciousness. Funeral services will be held at the late home on Main street at 2:30 o'clock today. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 10, 1903
Grandpa L. Hitchcock died Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m., after a long illness brought on by old age, at his home in west Clarinda. He has been a resident of this county for many years and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was in the 90th year of his age, far beyond the allotted life time of mankind. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev Lowery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 12, 1903
Obituary
On Sabbath last there passed peacefully away at his home in west Clarinda, Leonard Hitchcock, Sr., in the 80th year of his life. The deceased was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, July 10, 1823, but in early childhood moved to New York state. As a growing lad he was blessed with a robust frame, and a very vigorous body and mind and an indomitable spirit of perseverance which fitted him for the strenuous life he was called upon to live. When 17 years old he moved back to Mercer county, Penn., and then in 1852 he came to Iowa in company with his aged father and sister's family settling first at Andrew, Jackson county from whence he moved in 1854 to Scotch Grove, Jones county, where he resided for forty years, on the farm he entered when it was government land. In August, 1894, the family moved to Clarinda and have since made their home here. On January 1, 1862 [Jones County, Iowa], he was married to Arvilla Batchelder, who proved a devoted partner. Nine children were given them, four of whom, along with the mother remain behind, namely, Mrs. Thomas Irwin, J. Howard, Mrs Elnora N. Merriam, and J. Scott, all living in this city. Deceased was a man of striking personality, of varied information and of keen, mental and physical powers. Until some ten or twelve years ago, when he was seized with a severe incurable malady, he enjoyed unbroken health, and even during recent years, while at times suffering severely, he displayed remarkable vitality in warding off the increasing infirmities of advancing years.
The deceased professed Christ in mature life and joined the fellowship of the Presbyterian church (old school,) the family associating themselves with the historic congregation of East Wayne in which organization the father served as a ruling elder many years. In 1878 the household transferred their church connection to the United Presbyterian body, with which they are still honorably associated. The late Mr. Hitchcock was conscientiously and loyally attached to the simple scriptural faith and worship of the church of his choice and took an active and intelligent interest in all its affairs. He was always a great reader keeping fully posted in passing events of church and state. On this account he was ever an entertaining conversationalist. He was a loyal citizen and a warm hearted patriot, taking a keen interest in the national life of his native country.
He died in the full assurance of faith and with the confident expectation of celestial joy. The funeral on Tuesday was very large, the solemn service being held at the home, and conducted by the pastor, Rev. Lowry. The choir of the U. P. church sang comforting and appropriate psalms which were favorites with the deceased. The interment took place in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 13, 1903
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