JAMES C. KNIGHT DIES IN NEBRASKA
WAS BROUGHT TO MALVER FOR BURIAL ON AUGUST 17
James Curtis Knight, son of Wesley and Margaret Knight, was born September 20, 1869 in Warren County, Iowa, near Des Moines and departed this life at his home in Chapman, Nebraska, August 15, 1932, at the age of 62 years, 10 months, and 26 days. His sudden death was a shock to his many friends. Though he was of poor health for a tube rod years it was only during the recent years that his ailments became serious culminating with a heart attack Monday morning. He bore his suffering with marked fortitude, a characteristic which had dominated his entire life. Jim, as he was commonly known, was a friend to all and especially children.
When quite young, Mr. Knight moved with his parents on a farm near Griswold, Iowa. He remained here for the greater part of his young life and while in that community, he became affiliated with the Asbury Methodist Church near Griswold.
He was united in marriage to Edna Clara Nims on December 24, 1898 at Emerson, Iowa. They made their home near Griswold until the spring of 1907 when they moved on a farm north of Chapman, Nebraska, later moved to their present home in Chapman. Three sons, Clyde of Cairo, Nebraska, Evarley at home and Clark who died in infancy, was born to this union.
Surviving Mr. Knight are his wife, two sons, three brothers, Ed of Red Oak, George of Jamestown, North Dakota, and Harry of Emerson, and a sister, Mrs. James Ball, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. A sister, Mrs. Cora McConnell passed away a year ago. He is also survived by many other relatives and a wide circle of friends who mourn the passing of a faithful husband and father, a a good neighbor and a dependable friend.
The services were held at the home at 9 o'clock Wednesday with Rev. Fowler of Giltner, Nebraska, who is a former pastor of the Chapman M. E. Church in charge. Music was provided by Lora Aurand, Raymond Wilhelmk, Misses Isabel Aurand and Mildren Husman, and J. B. Skiff sand a request solo. The pall beares were Supt Paul Michaud, Mark Ribble, Ed Blevins, Guy Rice, Elsa Try, and Albert Huanake.
The body was taken by auto to Malvern, Iowa, where burial took place, Edward Knight of Red Oak and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Knight of Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaw of Emerson, Henry Nims of Strahan, Clark Swander, Beam, Indiana, and Mrs. Charles Zaelke and daughter, Hazel of Red Oak attended the services at Chapman and accompanied the body to Malvern.
Short services were held at the cemetery in Malvern for Mr. Knight had many relatives and friends in this part of Iowa.
Malvern Leader, Malvern, Iowa, September 1, 1932, page 4
WAS BROUGHT TO MALVER FOR BURIAL ON AUGUST 17
James Curtis Knight, son of Wesley and Margaret Knight, was born September 20, 1869 in Warren County, Iowa, near Des Moines and departed this life at his home in Chapman, Nebraska, August 15, 1932, at the age of 62 years, 10 months, and 26 days. His sudden death was a shock to his many friends. Though he was of poor health for a tube rod years it was only during the recent years that his ailments became serious culminating with a heart attack Monday morning. He bore his suffering with marked fortitude, a characteristic which had dominated his entire life. Jim, as he was commonly known, was a friend to all and especially children.
When quite young, Mr. Knight moved with his parents on a farm near Griswold, Iowa. He remained here for the greater part of his young life and while in that community, he became affiliated with the Asbury Methodist Church near Griswold.
He was united in marriage to Edna Clara Nims on December 24, 1898 at Emerson, Iowa. They made their home near Griswold until the spring of 1907 when they moved on a farm north of Chapman, Nebraska, later moved to their present home in Chapman. Three sons, Clyde of Cairo, Nebraska, Evarley at home and Clark who died in infancy, was born to this union.
Surviving Mr. Knight are his wife, two sons, three brothers, Ed of Red Oak, George of Jamestown, North Dakota, and Harry of Emerson, and a sister, Mrs. James Ball, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. A sister, Mrs. Cora McConnell passed away a year ago. He is also survived by many other relatives and a wide circle of friends who mourn the passing of a faithful husband and father, a a good neighbor and a dependable friend.
The services were held at the home at 9 o'clock Wednesday with Rev. Fowler of Giltner, Nebraska, who is a former pastor of the Chapman M. E. Church in charge. Music was provided by Lora Aurand, Raymond Wilhelmk, Misses Isabel Aurand and Mildren Husman, and J. B. Skiff sand a request solo. The pall beares were Supt Paul Michaud, Mark Ribble, Ed Blevins, Guy Rice, Elsa Try, and Albert Huanake.
The body was taken by auto to Malvern, Iowa, where burial took place, Edward Knight of Red Oak and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Knight of Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaw of Emerson, Henry Nims of Strahan, Clark Swander, Beam, Indiana, and Mrs. Charles Zaelke and daughter, Hazel of Red Oak attended the services at Chapman and accompanied the body to Malvern.
Short services were held at the cemetery in Malvern for Mr. Knight had many relatives and friends in this part of Iowa.
Malvern Leader, Malvern, Iowa, September 1, 1932, page 4
JAMES C. KNIGHT DIES IN NEBRASKA
WAS BROUGHT TO MALVER FOR BURIAL ON AUGUST 17
James Curtis Knight, son of Wesley and Margaret Knight, was born September 20, 1869 in Warren County, Iowa, near Des Moines and departed this life at his home in Chapman, Nebraska, August 15, 1932, at the age of 62 years, 10 months, and 26 days. His sudden death was a shock to his many friends. Though he was of poor health for a tube rod years it was only during the recent years that his ailments became serious culminating with a heart attack Monday morning. He bore his suffering with marked fortitude, a characteristic which had dominated his entire life. Jim, as he was commonly known, was a friend to all and especially children.
When quite young, Mr. Knight moved with his parents on a farm near Griswold, Iowa. He remained here for the greater part of his young life and while in that community, he became affiliated with the Asbury Methodist Church near Griswold.
He was united in marriage to Edna Clara Nims on December 24, 1898 at Emerson, Iowa. They made their home near Griswold until the spring of 1907 when they moved on a farm north of Chapman, Nebraska, later moved to their present home in Chapman. Three sons, Clyde of Cairo, Nebraska, Evarley at home and Clark who died in infancy, was born to this union.
Surviving Mr. Knight are his wife, two sons, three brothers, Ed of Red Oak, George of Jamestown, North Dakota, and Harry of Emerson, and a sister, Mrs. James Ball, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. A sister, Mrs. Cora McConnell passed away a year ago. He is also survived by many other relatives and a wide circle of friends who mourn the passing of a faithful husband and father, a a good neighbor and a dependable friend.
The services were held at the home at 9 o'clock Wednesday with Rev. Fowler of Giltner, Nebraska, who is a former pastor of the Chapman M. E. Church in charge. Music was provided by Lora Aurand, Raymond Wilhelmk, Misses Isabel Aurand and Mildren Husman, and J. B. Skiff sand a request solo. The pall beares were Supt Paul Michaud, Mark Ribble, Ed Blevins, Guy Rice, Elsa Try, and Albert Huanake.
The body was taken by auto to Malvern, Iowa, where burial took place, Edward Knight of Red Oak and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Knight of Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaw of Emerson, Henry Nims of Strahan, Clark Swander, Beam, Indiana, and Mrs. Charles Zaelke and daughter, Hazel of Red Oak attended the services at Chapman and accompanied the body to Malvern.
Short services were held at the cemetery in Malvern for Mr. Knight had many relatives and friends in this part of Iowa.
Malvern Leader, Malvern, Iowa, September 1, 1932, page 4
WAS BROUGHT TO MALVER FOR BURIAL ON AUGUST 17
James Curtis Knight, son of Wesley and Margaret Knight, was born September 20, 1869 in Warren County, Iowa, near Des Moines and departed this life at his home in Chapman, Nebraska, August 15, 1932, at the age of 62 years, 10 months, and 26 days. His sudden death was a shock to his many friends. Though he was of poor health for a tube rod years it was only during the recent years that his ailments became serious culminating with a heart attack Monday morning. He bore his suffering with marked fortitude, a characteristic which had dominated his entire life. Jim, as he was commonly known, was a friend to all and especially children.
When quite young, Mr. Knight moved with his parents on a farm near Griswold, Iowa. He remained here for the greater part of his young life and while in that community, he became affiliated with the Asbury Methodist Church near Griswold.
He was united in marriage to Edna Clara Nims on December 24, 1898 at Emerson, Iowa. They made their home near Griswold until the spring of 1907 when they moved on a farm north of Chapman, Nebraska, later moved to their present home in Chapman. Three sons, Clyde of Cairo, Nebraska, Evarley at home and Clark who died in infancy, was born to this union.
Surviving Mr. Knight are his wife, two sons, three brothers, Ed of Red Oak, George of Jamestown, North Dakota, and Harry of Emerson, and a sister, Mrs. James Ball, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. A sister, Mrs. Cora McConnell passed away a year ago. He is also survived by many other relatives and a wide circle of friends who mourn the passing of a faithful husband and father, a a good neighbor and a dependable friend.
The services were held at the home at 9 o'clock Wednesday with Rev. Fowler of Giltner, Nebraska, who is a former pastor of the Chapman M. E. Church in charge. Music was provided by Lora Aurand, Raymond Wilhelmk, Misses Isabel Aurand and Mildren Husman, and J. B. Skiff sand a request solo. The pall beares were Supt Paul Michaud, Mark Ribble, Ed Blevins, Guy Rice, Elsa Try, and Albert Huanake.
The body was taken by auto to Malvern, Iowa, where burial took place, Edward Knight of Red Oak and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Knight of Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaw of Emerson, Henry Nims of Strahan, Clark Swander, Beam, Indiana, and Mrs. Charles Zaelke and daughter, Hazel of Red Oak attended the services at Chapman and accompanied the body to Malvern.
Short services were held at the cemetery in Malvern for Mr. Knight had many relatives and friends in this part of Iowa.
Malvern Leader, Malvern, Iowa, September 1, 1932, page 4
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