There is a discrepancy in the Date of Death. Although the stone says 1907, the death certificate in Iowa County Courthouse reads 1908.
A TRAGIC DEATH
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F. W. BAKER DROWNED IN CISTERN
Universal sorrow reigns in our community on account of the tragic death of our esteemed citizen, F. W. Baker, which occurred Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1908. Apparently he was turning on the water from the reservoir for his cattle when his foot slipped and he fell into the water. The cistern or reservoir is jug shaped ten feet deep and it contained six feet and two inches of water. It was very icy around the cistern and after he fell in there was no possible chance for him to get out again without assistance and as it is situated quite a distance from the house and the hired men were away from home, no one heard him.
It was getting quite late in the evening and as he did not come to the house and had not been seen in town, his family became anxious and parties started to look for him. His body was found in the cistern with his arm around the cut off rod, which he had bent in his effort to save himself.
Justice Nels Severson and Constable Lockman of Hollandale arrived here Thursday morning and summoned a jury composed of Gus Ingwell, A. W. Wallace, Lars Dammen Peter S. Nesheim, O. C. Broughton and Robert Lamb. After listening to the testimony, the jury brought in a verdict of accidental drowning.
Source: Blanchardville Blade, Feb. 14, 1908
FREDERICK WILSON BAKER
Frederick Wilson Baker was born in Barnston, P. Q. Canada, December 2, 1858. When five years of age he came to the town of Moscow, Iowa Co., with his parents who settled on the farm that has since been his home and which he has built up until it has become one of the best homes and dairy and stock farms in this locality.
On Dec. 31, 1884, he was united in marriage to Miss Francis Van Matre, of Fayette, who together with four children, Dwight, Hazel, Ella and Corrine, are left to mourn the loss of one of the kindest and best of husbands and fathers.
He met his untimely death by accidental drowning Feb. 12, 1908. The funeral was held Saturday at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. William Calahan. The members of the Modern Woodmen Order of this place and neighboring towns attended the last sad rites of their departed neighbor in a body. The Masonic Lodge of Argyle conducted the burial services. The floral tributes were beautiful. The remains were laid to rest in Graceland cemetery.
Mr. Baker's sterling qualities made him a successful businessman and inspired confidence and trust in all those with whom he had dealings and the esteem in which he was held was attested by the large number who attended the funeral.
He was a kind and indulgent parent, a sympathetic and loving husband, a true friend. In sorrow and trouble he was ever ready to assuage their grief and relieve their suffering.
The whole community deeply sympathize with the family and relatives in their irreparable loss.
Source: Blanchardville Blade, Feb. 21, 1908
Article and Obituary provided by Marci Cranston Hess
A TRAGIC DEATH
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F. W. BAKER DROWNED IN CISTERN
Universal sorrow reigns in our community on account of the tragic death of our esteemed citizen, F. W. Baker, which occurred Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1908. Apparently he was turning on the water from the reservoir for his cattle when his foot slipped and he fell into the water. The cistern or reservoir is jug shaped ten feet deep and it contained six feet and two inches of water. It was very icy around the cistern and after he fell in there was no possible chance for him to get out again without assistance and as it is situated quite a distance from the house and the hired men were away from home, no one heard him.
It was getting quite late in the evening and as he did not come to the house and had not been seen in town, his family became anxious and parties started to look for him. His body was found in the cistern with his arm around the cut off rod, which he had bent in his effort to save himself.
Justice Nels Severson and Constable Lockman of Hollandale arrived here Thursday morning and summoned a jury composed of Gus Ingwell, A. W. Wallace, Lars Dammen Peter S. Nesheim, O. C. Broughton and Robert Lamb. After listening to the testimony, the jury brought in a verdict of accidental drowning.
Source: Blanchardville Blade, Feb. 14, 1908
FREDERICK WILSON BAKER
Frederick Wilson Baker was born in Barnston, P. Q. Canada, December 2, 1858. When five years of age he came to the town of Moscow, Iowa Co., with his parents who settled on the farm that has since been his home and which he has built up until it has become one of the best homes and dairy and stock farms in this locality.
On Dec. 31, 1884, he was united in marriage to Miss Francis Van Matre, of Fayette, who together with four children, Dwight, Hazel, Ella and Corrine, are left to mourn the loss of one of the kindest and best of husbands and fathers.
He met his untimely death by accidental drowning Feb. 12, 1908. The funeral was held Saturday at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. William Calahan. The members of the Modern Woodmen Order of this place and neighboring towns attended the last sad rites of their departed neighbor in a body. The Masonic Lodge of Argyle conducted the burial services. The floral tributes were beautiful. The remains were laid to rest in Graceland cemetery.
Mr. Baker's sterling qualities made him a successful businessman and inspired confidence and trust in all those with whom he had dealings and the esteem in which he was held was attested by the large number who attended the funeral.
He was a kind and indulgent parent, a sympathetic and loving husband, a true friend. In sorrow and trouble he was ever ready to assuage their grief and relieve their suffering.
The whole community deeply sympathize with the family and relatives in their irreparable loss.
Source: Blanchardville Blade, Feb. 21, 1908
Article and Obituary provided by Marci Cranston Hess
There is a discrepancy in the Date of Death. Although the stone says 1907, the death certificate in Iowa County Courthouse reads 1908.
A TRAGIC DEATH
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F. W. BAKER DROWNED IN CISTERN
Universal sorrow reigns in our community on account of the tragic death of our esteemed citizen, F. W. Baker, which occurred Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1908. Apparently he was turning on the water from the reservoir for his cattle when his foot slipped and he fell into the water. The cistern or reservoir is jug shaped ten feet deep and it contained six feet and two inches of water. It was very icy around the cistern and after he fell in there was no possible chance for him to get out again without assistance and as it is situated quite a distance from the house and the hired men were away from home, no one heard him.
It was getting quite late in the evening and as he did not come to the house and had not been seen in town, his family became anxious and parties started to look for him. His body was found in the cistern with his arm around the cut off rod, which he had bent in his effort to save himself.
Justice Nels Severson and Constable Lockman of Hollandale arrived here Thursday morning and summoned a jury composed of Gus Ingwell, A. W. Wallace, Lars Dammen Peter S. Nesheim, O. C. Broughton and Robert Lamb. After listening to the testimony, the jury brought in a verdict of accidental drowning.
Source: Blanchardville Blade, Feb. 14, 1908
FREDERICK WILSON BAKER
Frederick Wilson Baker was born in Barnston, P. Q. Canada, December 2, 1858. When five years of age he came to the town of Moscow, Iowa Co., with his parents who settled on the farm that has since been his home and which he has built up until it has become one of the best homes and dairy and stock farms in this locality.
On Dec. 31, 1884, he was united in marriage to Miss Francis Van Matre, of Fayette, who together with four children, Dwight, Hazel, Ella and Corrine, are left to mourn the loss of one of the kindest and best of husbands and fathers.
He met his untimely death by accidental drowning Feb. 12, 1908. The funeral was held Saturday at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. William Calahan. The members of the Modern Woodmen Order of this place and neighboring towns attended the last sad rites of their departed neighbor in a body. The Masonic Lodge of Argyle conducted the burial services. The floral tributes were beautiful. The remains were laid to rest in Graceland cemetery.
Mr. Baker's sterling qualities made him a successful businessman and inspired confidence and trust in all those with whom he had dealings and the esteem in which he was held was attested by the large number who attended the funeral.
He was a kind and indulgent parent, a sympathetic and loving husband, a true friend. In sorrow and trouble he was ever ready to assuage their grief and relieve their suffering.
The whole community deeply sympathize with the family and relatives in their irreparable loss.
Source: Blanchardville Blade, Feb. 21, 1908
Article and Obituary provided by Marci Cranston Hess
A TRAGIC DEATH
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F. W. BAKER DROWNED IN CISTERN
Universal sorrow reigns in our community on account of the tragic death of our esteemed citizen, F. W. Baker, which occurred Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1908. Apparently he was turning on the water from the reservoir for his cattle when his foot slipped and he fell into the water. The cistern or reservoir is jug shaped ten feet deep and it contained six feet and two inches of water. It was very icy around the cistern and after he fell in there was no possible chance for him to get out again without assistance and as it is situated quite a distance from the house and the hired men were away from home, no one heard him.
It was getting quite late in the evening and as he did not come to the house and had not been seen in town, his family became anxious and parties started to look for him. His body was found in the cistern with his arm around the cut off rod, which he had bent in his effort to save himself.
Justice Nels Severson and Constable Lockman of Hollandale arrived here Thursday morning and summoned a jury composed of Gus Ingwell, A. W. Wallace, Lars Dammen Peter S. Nesheim, O. C. Broughton and Robert Lamb. After listening to the testimony, the jury brought in a verdict of accidental drowning.
Source: Blanchardville Blade, Feb. 14, 1908
FREDERICK WILSON BAKER
Frederick Wilson Baker was born in Barnston, P. Q. Canada, December 2, 1858. When five years of age he came to the town of Moscow, Iowa Co., with his parents who settled on the farm that has since been his home and which he has built up until it has become one of the best homes and dairy and stock farms in this locality.
On Dec. 31, 1884, he was united in marriage to Miss Francis Van Matre, of Fayette, who together with four children, Dwight, Hazel, Ella and Corrine, are left to mourn the loss of one of the kindest and best of husbands and fathers.
He met his untimely death by accidental drowning Feb. 12, 1908. The funeral was held Saturday at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. William Calahan. The members of the Modern Woodmen Order of this place and neighboring towns attended the last sad rites of their departed neighbor in a body. The Masonic Lodge of Argyle conducted the burial services. The floral tributes were beautiful. The remains were laid to rest in Graceland cemetery.
Mr. Baker's sterling qualities made him a successful businessman and inspired confidence and trust in all those with whom he had dealings and the esteem in which he was held was attested by the large number who attended the funeral.
He was a kind and indulgent parent, a sympathetic and loving husband, a true friend. In sorrow and trouble he was ever ready to assuage their grief and relieve their suffering.
The whole community deeply sympathize with the family and relatives in their irreparable loss.
Source: Blanchardville Blade, Feb. 21, 1908
Article and Obituary provided by Marci Cranston Hess
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