Burial is unmarked.
Well Known Business Man of City Died This Morning - Long in Failing Health
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A death which brings deep sorrow to the community at large, and which removes the dean of Centerville business men, occurred at 6:30 o'clock this morning when William A. Bashaw, jeweler, died at his home following an illness which had been critical but a few days. He was 64 years of age.
Mr. Bashaw had been in falling health for the past few years, about two years ago suffering a critical illness from which he probably never fully recovered. Late in December he contracted a cold which developed into bronchitis, which coupled with a heart ailment again caused concern. However, he had partially recovered, and for a time, was able to resume his duties in the store. Several days ago, however, he again weakened, and since Saturday had been bedfast most of the time. His condition became critical late Wednesday, death resulting this morning. .
Mr. Bashaw at the time of his death, had been in business here continuously longer than any other business man. He started in the jewelry business in the room now occupied by the Munn jewelry store, later moving to the rooms now occupied by the Carlson cigar store. From there he moved to the room occupied by the J. C. Penney store, and for twenty-five years conducted his business there. Last July the store was moved to its present location on Twelfth street, just south of the square.
As business man and as a citizen he held the highest esteem of all with whom he came in contact. Honest to the last degree, obliging and courteous, he won the friendship of customers and business associates alike. He adhered strictly to the teachings of the golden rule, and while retiring and quiet by nature, he displayed deep interest in matters that pertained to the welfare of the community. He served for some time as city treasurer.
He was a lover of music and all the finer things of life. Possessed of an artistic temperament he could easily see the beautiful in life, and through his musical ability was able to express this trait. For many years, in fact so long as health permitted, he was a member of the Centerville band. As a cornetist he played with the local band under the directorship of Geo. W. Landers, both while it was designated as the 51st Iowa regimental band and later when it was reorganized as the 45th Iowa regimental. Following the disbanding of the service band with the departure of Major Landers, it fell his lot to assume the directorship of the local band, which he held until the organization became a municipal band. With the piccolo and flute he was also an artist. It was due largely to his efforts that the band was reorganized and functioned after being disbanded as a military organization.
He was a sincere christian, being a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and here too, in his quiet way, he was able to exert an influence for good. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows lodge.
Deceased was born at Ottumwa May 2, 1868, and would have been 65 years of age next May. He was the son of Joseph W. and Nancy Bashaw, who with their family moved to this city when William was two years old. The father was a carriage and wagon builder, prospered in his business, and erected the building now housing the Iowegian Printing Company. In death Mr. Bashaw is survived by the wife, Mary Farrington Bashaw, with whom he united in marriage September 4. 1899 at Kirksville, Mo. A son Edward survives, and there are two grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers and one sister, Frank C, of Portland, Ore., G. Elon and Mrs. Clara Connors, of San Jacinto, Calif. A brother Ernest preceded him in death.
Funeral arrangements have not been made, awaiting word from relatives at a distance, and will be announced later.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen, Thursday, January 19, 1933
Well Known Business Man of City Died This Morning - Long in Failing Health
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A death which brings deep sorrow to the community at large, and which removes the dean of Centerville business men, occurred at 6:30 o'clock this morning when William A. Bashaw, jeweler, died at his home following an illness which had been critical but a few days. He was 64 years of age.
Mr. Bashaw had been in falling health for the past few years, about two years ago suffering a critical illness from which he probably never fully recovered. Late in December he contracted a cold which developed into bronchitis, which coupled with a heart ailment again caused concern. However, he had partially recovered, and for a time, was able to resume his duties in the store. Several days ago, however, he again weakened, and since Saturday had been bedfast most of the time. His condition became critical late Wednesday, death resulting this morning. .
Mr. Bashaw at the time of his death, had been in business here continuously longer than any other business man. He started in the jewelry business in the room now occupied by the Munn jewelry store, later moving to the rooms now occupied by the Carlson cigar store. From there he moved to the room occupied by the J. C. Penney store, and for twenty-five years conducted his business there. Last July the store was moved to its present location on Twelfth street, just south of the square.
As business man and as a citizen he held the highest esteem of all with whom he came in contact. Honest to the last degree, obliging and courteous, he won the friendship of customers and business associates alike. He adhered strictly to the teachings of the golden rule, and while retiring and quiet by nature, he displayed deep interest in matters that pertained to the welfare of the community. He served for some time as city treasurer.
He was a lover of music and all the finer things of life. Possessed of an artistic temperament he could easily see the beautiful in life, and through his musical ability was able to express this trait. For many years, in fact so long as health permitted, he was a member of the Centerville band. As a cornetist he played with the local band under the directorship of Geo. W. Landers, both while it was designated as the 51st Iowa regimental band and later when it was reorganized as the 45th Iowa regimental. Following the disbanding of the service band with the departure of Major Landers, it fell his lot to assume the directorship of the local band, which he held until the organization became a municipal band. With the piccolo and flute he was also an artist. It was due largely to his efforts that the band was reorganized and functioned after being disbanded as a military organization.
He was a sincere christian, being a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and here too, in his quiet way, he was able to exert an influence for good. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows lodge.
Deceased was born at Ottumwa May 2, 1868, and would have been 65 years of age next May. He was the son of Joseph W. and Nancy Bashaw, who with their family moved to this city when William was two years old. The father was a carriage and wagon builder, prospered in his business, and erected the building now housing the Iowegian Printing Company. In death Mr. Bashaw is survived by the wife, Mary Farrington Bashaw, with whom he united in marriage September 4. 1899 at Kirksville, Mo. A son Edward survives, and there are two grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers and one sister, Frank C, of Portland, Ore., G. Elon and Mrs. Clara Connors, of San Jacinto, Calif. A brother Ernest preceded him in death.
Funeral arrangements have not been made, awaiting word from relatives at a distance, and will be announced later.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen, Thursday, January 19, 1933
Burial is unmarked.
Well Known Business Man of City Died This Morning - Long in Failing Health
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A death which brings deep sorrow to the community at large, and which removes the dean of Centerville business men, occurred at 6:30 o'clock this morning when William A. Bashaw, jeweler, died at his home following an illness which had been critical but a few days. He was 64 years of age.
Mr. Bashaw had been in falling health for the past few years, about two years ago suffering a critical illness from which he probably never fully recovered. Late in December he contracted a cold which developed into bronchitis, which coupled with a heart ailment again caused concern. However, he had partially recovered, and for a time, was able to resume his duties in the store. Several days ago, however, he again weakened, and since Saturday had been bedfast most of the time. His condition became critical late Wednesday, death resulting this morning. .
Mr. Bashaw at the time of his death, had been in business here continuously longer than any other business man. He started in the jewelry business in the room now occupied by the Munn jewelry store, later moving to the rooms now occupied by the Carlson cigar store. From there he moved to the room occupied by the J. C. Penney store, and for twenty-five years conducted his business there. Last July the store was moved to its present location on Twelfth street, just south of the square.
As business man and as a citizen he held the highest esteem of all with whom he came in contact. Honest to the last degree, obliging and courteous, he won the friendship of customers and business associates alike. He adhered strictly to the teachings of the golden rule, and while retiring and quiet by nature, he displayed deep interest in matters that pertained to the welfare of the community. He served for some time as city treasurer.
He was a lover of music and all the finer things of life. Possessed of an artistic temperament he could easily see the beautiful in life, and through his musical ability was able to express this trait. For many years, in fact so long as health permitted, he was a member of the Centerville band. As a cornetist he played with the local band under the directorship of Geo. W. Landers, both while it was designated as the 51st Iowa regimental band and later when it was reorganized as the 45th Iowa regimental. Following the disbanding of the service band with the departure of Major Landers, it fell his lot to assume the directorship of the local band, which he held until the organization became a municipal band. With the piccolo and flute he was also an artist. It was due largely to his efforts that the band was reorganized and functioned after being disbanded as a military organization.
He was a sincere christian, being a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and here too, in his quiet way, he was able to exert an influence for good. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows lodge.
Deceased was born at Ottumwa May 2, 1868, and would have been 65 years of age next May. He was the son of Joseph W. and Nancy Bashaw, who with their family moved to this city when William was two years old. The father was a carriage and wagon builder, prospered in his business, and erected the building now housing the Iowegian Printing Company. In death Mr. Bashaw is survived by the wife, Mary Farrington Bashaw, with whom he united in marriage September 4. 1899 at Kirksville, Mo. A son Edward survives, and there are two grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers and one sister, Frank C, of Portland, Ore., G. Elon and Mrs. Clara Connors, of San Jacinto, Calif. A brother Ernest preceded him in death.
Funeral arrangements have not been made, awaiting word from relatives at a distance, and will be announced later.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen, Thursday, January 19, 1933
Well Known Business Man of City Died This Morning - Long in Failing Health
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A death which brings deep sorrow to the community at large, and which removes the dean of Centerville business men, occurred at 6:30 o'clock this morning when William A. Bashaw, jeweler, died at his home following an illness which had been critical but a few days. He was 64 years of age.
Mr. Bashaw had been in falling health for the past few years, about two years ago suffering a critical illness from which he probably never fully recovered. Late in December he contracted a cold which developed into bronchitis, which coupled with a heart ailment again caused concern. However, he had partially recovered, and for a time, was able to resume his duties in the store. Several days ago, however, he again weakened, and since Saturday had been bedfast most of the time. His condition became critical late Wednesday, death resulting this morning. .
Mr. Bashaw at the time of his death, had been in business here continuously longer than any other business man. He started in the jewelry business in the room now occupied by the Munn jewelry store, later moving to the rooms now occupied by the Carlson cigar store. From there he moved to the room occupied by the J. C. Penney store, and for twenty-five years conducted his business there. Last July the store was moved to its present location on Twelfth street, just south of the square.
As business man and as a citizen he held the highest esteem of all with whom he came in contact. Honest to the last degree, obliging and courteous, he won the friendship of customers and business associates alike. He adhered strictly to the teachings of the golden rule, and while retiring and quiet by nature, he displayed deep interest in matters that pertained to the welfare of the community. He served for some time as city treasurer.
He was a lover of music and all the finer things of life. Possessed of an artistic temperament he could easily see the beautiful in life, and through his musical ability was able to express this trait. For many years, in fact so long as health permitted, he was a member of the Centerville band. As a cornetist he played with the local band under the directorship of Geo. W. Landers, both while it was designated as the 51st Iowa regimental band and later when it was reorganized as the 45th Iowa regimental. Following the disbanding of the service band with the departure of Major Landers, it fell his lot to assume the directorship of the local band, which he held until the organization became a municipal band. With the piccolo and flute he was also an artist. It was due largely to his efforts that the band was reorganized and functioned after being disbanded as a military organization.
He was a sincere christian, being a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and here too, in his quiet way, he was able to exert an influence for good. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows lodge.
Deceased was born at Ottumwa May 2, 1868, and would have been 65 years of age next May. He was the son of Joseph W. and Nancy Bashaw, who with their family moved to this city when William was two years old. The father was a carriage and wagon builder, prospered in his business, and erected the building now housing the Iowegian Printing Company. In death Mr. Bashaw is survived by the wife, Mary Farrington Bashaw, with whom he united in marriage September 4. 1899 at Kirksville, Mo. A son Edward survives, and there are two grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers and one sister, Frank C, of Portland, Ore., G. Elon and Mrs. Clara Connors, of San Jacinto, Calif. A brother Ernest preceded him in death.
Funeral arrangements have not been made, awaiting word from relatives at a distance, and will be announced later.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen, Thursday, January 19, 1933
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