Omaha Daily Bee, December 31, 1896:
Council Bluffs News - James P. Matheson died at 7 o'clock last evening after an illness of four months, from consumption. He was 58 years of age. He was born in Canada and came to Iowa when a small child. His parents settled in Jones county, in the eastern part of the state. When still a young man Mr. Matheson moved to Council Bluffs, and has lived here for nearly thirty years. He leaves a wife and three children, two sons and one daughter. For many years past Mr. Matheson has been in the employ of the city, the last five or six as janitor at the city building. He was generally respected about the city building and held in high esteem by all who knew him.
The funeral will occur Sunday from the residence, 419 East Broadway. It will be under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. Rev. Stephen Phelps, D. D., of Omaha, will officiate.
Omaha Daily Bee, January 4, 1897:
Council Bluffs News - The funeral of James P. Matheson occurred yesterday afternoon from the residence on East Broadway, and a great many people braved the storm to pay their last respects to his memory. Dr. Phelps came over from Omaha to conduct the services. The services were very impressive. Members of the choir of the First Presbyterian church were present and conducted the musical portion of the exercises. The dead man had selected the hymns he desired to have sung. The opening one was "Rock of Ages" and the closing "Nearer My God to Thee." The floral offerings were beautiful and abundant. The casket was hidden with the floral pieces. One design furnished by the city council was a large wheel. There were numerous crowns and pillows of fragrant blossoms. At the conclusion of the religious services the Odd Fellows assumed charge and escorted the cortege to Walnut Hill cemetery, and he was laid to the grave by the expressive ceremonial of the order.
Council Bluffs News - James P. Matheson died at 7 o'clock last evening after an illness of four months, from consumption. He was 58 years of age. He was born in Canada and came to Iowa when a small child. His parents settled in Jones county, in the eastern part of the state. When still a young man Mr. Matheson moved to Council Bluffs, and has lived here for nearly thirty years. He leaves a wife and three children, two sons and one daughter. For many years past Mr. Matheson has been in the employ of the city, the last five or six as janitor at the city building. He was generally respected about the city building and held in high esteem by all who knew him.
The funeral will occur Sunday from the residence, 419 East Broadway. It will be under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. Rev. Stephen Phelps, D. D., of Omaha, will officiate.
Omaha Daily Bee, January 4, 1897:
Council Bluffs News - The funeral of James P. Matheson occurred yesterday afternoon from the residence on East Broadway, and a great many people braved the storm to pay their last respects to his memory. Dr. Phelps came over from Omaha to conduct the services. The services were very impressive. Members of the choir of the First Presbyterian church were present and conducted the musical portion of the exercises. The dead man had selected the hymns he desired to have sung. The opening one was "Rock of Ages" and the closing "Nearer My God to Thee." The floral offerings were beautiful and abundant. The casket was hidden with the floral pieces. One design furnished by the city council was a large wheel. There were numerous crowns and pillows of fragrant blossoms. At the conclusion of the religious services the Odd Fellows assumed charge and escorted the cortege to Walnut Hill cemetery, and he was laid to the grave by the expressive ceremonial of the order.
Omaha Daily Bee, December 31, 1896:
Council Bluffs News - James P. Matheson died at 7 o'clock last evening after an illness of four months, from consumption. He was 58 years of age. He was born in Canada and came to Iowa when a small child. His parents settled in Jones county, in the eastern part of the state. When still a young man Mr. Matheson moved to Council Bluffs, and has lived here for nearly thirty years. He leaves a wife and three children, two sons and one daughter. For many years past Mr. Matheson has been in the employ of the city, the last five or six as janitor at the city building. He was generally respected about the city building and held in high esteem by all who knew him.
The funeral will occur Sunday from the residence, 419 East Broadway. It will be under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. Rev. Stephen Phelps, D. D., of Omaha, will officiate.
Omaha Daily Bee, January 4, 1897:
Council Bluffs News - The funeral of James P. Matheson occurred yesterday afternoon from the residence on East Broadway, and a great many people braved the storm to pay their last respects to his memory. Dr. Phelps came over from Omaha to conduct the services. The services were very impressive. Members of the choir of the First Presbyterian church were present and conducted the musical portion of the exercises. The dead man had selected the hymns he desired to have sung. The opening one was "Rock of Ages" and the closing "Nearer My God to Thee." The floral offerings were beautiful and abundant. The casket was hidden with the floral pieces. One design furnished by the city council was a large wheel. There were numerous crowns and pillows of fragrant blossoms. At the conclusion of the religious services the Odd Fellows assumed charge and escorted the cortege to Walnut Hill cemetery, and he was laid to the grave by the expressive ceremonial of the order.
Council Bluffs News - James P. Matheson died at 7 o'clock last evening after an illness of four months, from consumption. He was 58 years of age. He was born in Canada and came to Iowa when a small child. His parents settled in Jones county, in the eastern part of the state. When still a young man Mr. Matheson moved to Council Bluffs, and has lived here for nearly thirty years. He leaves a wife and three children, two sons and one daughter. For many years past Mr. Matheson has been in the employ of the city, the last five or six as janitor at the city building. He was generally respected about the city building and held in high esteem by all who knew him.
The funeral will occur Sunday from the residence, 419 East Broadway. It will be under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. Rev. Stephen Phelps, D. D., of Omaha, will officiate.
Omaha Daily Bee, January 4, 1897:
Council Bluffs News - The funeral of James P. Matheson occurred yesterday afternoon from the residence on East Broadway, and a great many people braved the storm to pay their last respects to his memory. Dr. Phelps came over from Omaha to conduct the services. The services were very impressive. Members of the choir of the First Presbyterian church were present and conducted the musical portion of the exercises. The dead man had selected the hymns he desired to have sung. The opening one was "Rock of Ages" and the closing "Nearer My God to Thee." The floral offerings were beautiful and abundant. The casket was hidden with the floral pieces. One design furnished by the city council was a large wheel. There were numerous crowns and pillows of fragrant blossoms. At the conclusion of the religious services the Odd Fellows assumed charge and escorted the cortege to Walnut Hill cemetery, and he was laid to the grave by the expressive ceremonial of the order.
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