Monday at 2:30 p. m., Mr. O. D. Erickson, after a years illness, quietly passed away to the unknown beyond. Mr. Erickson was one of Mona's oldest citizens and was known by everyone in this vicinity.

He leaves two sons and two daughters, all grown up who deeply mourn his loss.

John Ties died at his home in Mona last Friday morning. The 3 physicians from this place made a post-mortem exam of the body and found a large cancer of the stomach as previously diagnosed.

Last Friday came the sad news of the death of Mrs. H. L. Miles, who died at her home east of St. Ansgar on that morning. She was the daughter of Ole Thorstad and was born near Mona, Iowa, on the 17th of May, 1869. She was well and favorably known here and her host of friends in Lyle extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved relatives. The remains were laid to rest in Mona cemetery on Sunday last.

Obituary

Mrs. Gunder Larson was born in Grue, Solar, Norway. Feb. 6 1840.

She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Christenson and was married to Arney Larson in '64. They emigrated to America in '68, and settled on a homestead in Mitchell Co., Ia., where she lived until her death.

Her husband died 7 years ago. She was the mother of 12 children, 4 sons and 4 daughters of whom are living. She also leaves 4 sisters, 12 grand children and 1 great grandchild.

OBITUARY

One of Lyle's Most influential
Citizens Passed away.

ANDREW H. ANDERSON

On Tuesday afternoon occurred the funeral of one of Lyle's best known and influential citizens, who was laid to rest after months of suffering. The concourse of friends and neighbors that gathered to pay their last respects to the departed dead was one of the largest assemblies gathered at a local funeral for some time.

Mads Peterson

Mads Peterson, one of the early settlers of this community, passed away June 19th 1917, at the age of 87 years and 8 days. The deceased was born in Langeland, Denmark, June 11th, 1830, and spent his childhood and youth in his native land.

OBITUARY

Shedd Wilder was found dead here Monday morning in the brick building which he recently purchased. Coroner Henslin of Le Roy was called and said death was due to a hemorrhage.

Mr. Wilder came here Saturday evening accompanied by Harry Sherman and Fred Trowbridge and a drayman from Austin. Mr. Trowbridge and the drayman returned to Austin the same evening but Mr. Sherman remained with Mr. Wilder. Mr. Sherman said he found Mr. Wilder dead about 7:20 and notified relatives.

OBITUARY

Mrs. Anna Fossey Hanson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hanson, was born in Mitchell County, near Osage, Iowa on July 13th 1888 and died at her home near Toeterville Mitchell County, Iowa, on August 26, 1923. Mrs. Fossey had been ailing for some time but it was not considered seriously until Sunday evening, Aug. 26th at 9 o'clock when death came very suddenly, heart failure being the cause.

DIED SUDDENLY

Mrs. Anna Fossey, wife of Otto Fossey, died suddenly, Sunday evening, at her home in Otranto Twp. death being caused by heart failure.

The funeral was held Wednesday, the service being conducted by Rev. Moe of Waseca.

Interment was made in Pleasant Hill cemetery. She leaves besides her husband and parents, four children and one sister,

OBITUARY

Funeral services for Albert Clauson, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday of last week were held at the family home Sunday afternoon, Rev. Brenna of Adams officiating, and interment was made in the Woodbury cemetery.

Mr. Clauson was a son of Engebregt and Carrie Clauson and was born at Dorchester, Ia., October 5, 1870. He was married to Bell Bergerude October 27, 1892. To them three children were born; Clinton A., of Waterville, Maine; Everett H., of De Witt, Iowa; and Bernice who lives at home.

OBITUARY

It again becomes our duty to chronicle the death of one of our respected citizens, Mr. John Ostenson who passed away at the hospital at Rochester Tuesday evening July 17.

OBITUARY

Benjamin Vaughan Wilder, eldest son of Nelson and Maria H. Wilder, was born at Otranto, Iowa on the old home farm, Nov. 19, 1862, where he grew to manhood.

He was married to Alberta A. Bowers, June 28, 1882, and to them nine children were born, two of whom died in infancy, and Mildred at the age of six years. The living children are Gladys Jacobus of Hedges, Mont. Grace McGrew of Minneapolis, Delma Dye of Cottonwood, Idaho, Glenn B. Wilder of Forrestburg, S. D. Floyd E. Wilder of Howard, S. D., and Elva May Wilder at home in Mitchell, S. D.

Gone To His Reward
Chas. H. Volstad

OBITUARY

Marvin N. Clark, 84 years of age, an old settler of Lyle Township passed away at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Ed Schlick at Mason City, Friday morning. Death terminated an illness of two weeks following an attack of the grip.

The deceased was one of the early settlers of this township, where he resided until a few years ago, when he went to Mason City.

OBITUARY

Frank Cafourek died at his home in London at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon after a four weeks illness with heart trouble.

The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon with services at the house at 1 o'clock, J. R. Lukes officiating, and at 2 o'clock at the M. A. Hall in London, Rev. Kuntz of Glenville officiating.

Interment was made at Woodbury cemetery.

Peterman Funeral Tuesday

The funeral of the late James Peterman, who died at the hospital at Austin Saturday on account of burns caused by an explosion at the old Peter Johnson farm in Lyle township Friday morning, was held at the Lutheran church Tuesday afternoon. Interment was made in Woodbury cemetery.

The deceased suffered intensely, was conscious to the very last and welcomed death to end the excruciating pain.

Frank J Dockstader
1855-1922

It becomes our sad duty, this week, to chronicle the death of one who has for years been actively identified with the life of the community, and was known by many of our readers. For more than half a century he has made his home on a farm near Otranto, and for a number of years, besides operating the farm, has purchased poultry, becoming acquainted with most of the people in that section. He had many friends and enjoyed meeting them. Altho he had not been well for years, he was cheerful, happy and always busy.

DEATH CLAIMS PIONEER

Caleb Powers passed away at his home 409 Garfield Sunday night. He was one of the few remaining of the boys and girls who came to Mower county, in those early days when the red men still set up his tepees on the banks of the Cedar and hunted the deer on the prairies.

OBITUARY OF FRANK WILDER

Frank R. Wilder, son of A. J. and Catherine (Phelps) Wilder, was born April 18, 1841, in Chautauqua county, N. Y. When he was four years of age his parents moved from New York to Michigan, and later to Rock county, Wisconsin, remaining there until 1854, when they came to Mitchell county, Iowa.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

OBITUARY

The remains of Mrs. Ole Linde, whose death was announced in the Tribune last week, were brought here from Grand Forks last Sunday afternoon and laid to rest in the family lot in the Six Mile Grove Cemetery.

OBITUARY

The funeral of Mrs. O. T. Lund, an old resident of Lyle was conducted last Saturday from Six Mile Grove church. Mrs. Lund was born on the homestead of her parents just across the state line, May 20th 1861. In 1886 she was united in marriage to O. T. Lund, for many years a prominent merchant here. Mr. Lund died April 19, 1913. The family sold out the business shortly afterwards, but continued to reside here for a number of years. A year ago last fall they disposed of their beautiful home and moved to St. Paul, living at 1265 La-Fond St.

OBITUARY

Peter Nelson of Winnipeg, Can., died at the H. S. Halvorson home at Fertile Minn., Monday Feb. 21st, death being caused by pneumonia.

Mr. Nelson was born in Christiania, July 24, 1850 and moved to Illinois in 1852. He came to this vicinity with the family when a boy. He also made his home at Austin for a number of years, and lived at Fargo 22 years.

The remains of Elmer Hofland have arrived in New York from France and are expected here the latter part of the week, when memorial services will be held and interment made in Pleasant Hill cemetery at Mona.

Mrs. John Erickson passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. F. Muldown Sunday morning after a brief illness.

The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon from the Lutheran church and interment was made in Pleasant Hill cemetery.