MAYOR DONOVAN ANSWERS CALL
After Struggle of Two Months Peacefully Breathes his Last at 2 o'clock a. m. March 14th
The deceased was born in Canada where he lived until 18 years of age when he went to Wisconsin and spent ten years in the pineries.
In 1864 he was married to Miss Margaret McGuiley, an acquaintance of his boyhood in Canada. After his marriage he farmed two years in Wisconsin, and then came to Franklin county this state, where he purchased a farm of about 400 acres upon which he lived until 1893 when he sold it and came to Wright county, buying the half section farm south of Eagle Grove.
While in Franklin county Mr. Donovan was Justice of the Peace for twelve years, and was at one time the democratic candidate for sheriff, receiving all the votes of his township except two. He lived upon his farm near this city until December 1896 when he leased the farm and became a resident of Eagle Grove, the family moving into the present residence on Eastern Ave. which he built the preceding summer.
To Mr. and Mrs. Donovan ten children were born, five boys and five girls. Six children are now living, three sons, D. S., Don, and Louis, and three daughters, Mary, Nellie, and Alice. Two girls and one boy died in Franklin county with diphtheria, two in one week, and one son was killed in an accident at St. Louis about two years ago.
In 1900 Mr. Donovan was elected to the city council, and in 1902 was reelected, and in the spring of 1903 was elected mayor of the city, in which position he made an enviable record as a watchful and efficient executive and careful guardian of the city's interests.
He was always active and strong in politics; his first presidential vote was given to Stephen A. Douglas. He has since affiliated with the democratic party and was the Wright county member of the 3rd district congressional committee. In politics as in all other matters he was a man resolute and positive in his convictions and fearless in their advocacy and following.
The funeral was held at Sacred Heart church of which he was a devoted member, Saturday March 10 at 10 a. m. The city officials formed part of the cortege to the church where they were seated in a body during the services. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, a large mat of roses being contributed by the city officials.
Rev. Father O'Brien was assisted in the services by Father Garland of Charles City, Father Murray of Clarion and Father McIhenry of Belmond. The sermon was by Rev. Father Garland, until two years ago the priest of this parish. The Reverend Father eulogized the deceased for his many virtues as husband, parent, citizen, Catholic and friend, all finding a warm endorsement in every acquaintance present.
While the deceased was a man of radical character, determined will and strong individuality he was respected by all, and the large church was crowded with people anxious to pay this last tribute of esteem to his memory. So great was the gathering many were unable to gain entrance to the church.
The interment was in Gethsemene cemetery.
Those from abroad attending the funeral were the deceased's brother, James Donovan of Minneapolis; his sister, Mrs. J. K. Burt, of Waseca, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. McGrath of Mason City; Mr. and Mrs. McGrath of Ackley; and the three sons, D. S., M. D., and Louis of Butte, Mont.
The bereaved wife and mother and surviving children have the warm sympathy of all in their great affliction.
EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, March 21, 1907
Page 1; Column 5
Age: 69 yr; 5 mo; 3 da
Buried March 16, 1907
Source: Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove, IA
Source: wrightgenie
After Struggle of Two Months Peacefully Breathes his Last at 2 o'clock a. m. March 14th
The deceased was born in Canada where he lived until 18 years of age when he went to Wisconsin and spent ten years in the pineries.
In 1864 he was married to Miss Margaret McGuiley, an acquaintance of his boyhood in Canada. After his marriage he farmed two years in Wisconsin, and then came to Franklin county this state, where he purchased a farm of about 400 acres upon which he lived until 1893 when he sold it and came to Wright county, buying the half section farm south of Eagle Grove.
While in Franklin county Mr. Donovan was Justice of the Peace for twelve years, and was at one time the democratic candidate for sheriff, receiving all the votes of his township except two. He lived upon his farm near this city until December 1896 when he leased the farm and became a resident of Eagle Grove, the family moving into the present residence on Eastern Ave. which he built the preceding summer.
To Mr. and Mrs. Donovan ten children were born, five boys and five girls. Six children are now living, three sons, D. S., Don, and Louis, and three daughters, Mary, Nellie, and Alice. Two girls and one boy died in Franklin county with diphtheria, two in one week, and one son was killed in an accident at St. Louis about two years ago.
In 1900 Mr. Donovan was elected to the city council, and in 1902 was reelected, and in the spring of 1903 was elected mayor of the city, in which position he made an enviable record as a watchful and efficient executive and careful guardian of the city's interests.
He was always active and strong in politics; his first presidential vote was given to Stephen A. Douglas. He has since affiliated with the democratic party and was the Wright county member of the 3rd district congressional committee. In politics as in all other matters he was a man resolute and positive in his convictions and fearless in their advocacy and following.
The funeral was held at Sacred Heart church of which he was a devoted member, Saturday March 10 at 10 a. m. The city officials formed part of the cortege to the church where they were seated in a body during the services. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, a large mat of roses being contributed by the city officials.
Rev. Father O'Brien was assisted in the services by Father Garland of Charles City, Father Murray of Clarion and Father McIhenry of Belmond. The sermon was by Rev. Father Garland, until two years ago the priest of this parish. The Reverend Father eulogized the deceased for his many virtues as husband, parent, citizen, Catholic and friend, all finding a warm endorsement in every acquaintance present.
While the deceased was a man of radical character, determined will and strong individuality he was respected by all, and the large church was crowded with people anxious to pay this last tribute of esteem to his memory. So great was the gathering many were unable to gain entrance to the church.
The interment was in Gethsemene cemetery.
Those from abroad attending the funeral were the deceased's brother, James Donovan of Minneapolis; his sister, Mrs. J. K. Burt, of Waseca, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. McGrath of Mason City; Mr. and Mrs. McGrath of Ackley; and the three sons, D. S., M. D., and Louis of Butte, Mont.
The bereaved wife and mother and surviving children have the warm sympathy of all in their great affliction.
EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, March 21, 1907
Page 1; Column 5
Age: 69 yr; 5 mo; 3 da
Buried March 16, 1907
Source: Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove, IA
Source: wrightgenie
MAYOR DONOVAN ANSWERS CALL
After Struggle of Two Months Peacefully Breathes his Last at 2 o'clock a. m. March 14th
The deceased was born in Canada where he lived until 18 years of age when he went to Wisconsin and spent ten years in the pineries.
In 1864 he was married to Miss Margaret McGuiley, an acquaintance of his boyhood in Canada. After his marriage he farmed two years in Wisconsin, and then came to Franklin county this state, where he purchased a farm of about 400 acres upon which he lived until 1893 when he sold it and came to Wright county, buying the half section farm south of Eagle Grove.
While in Franklin county Mr. Donovan was Justice of the Peace for twelve years, and was at one time the democratic candidate for sheriff, receiving all the votes of his township except two. He lived upon his farm near this city until December 1896 when he leased the farm and became a resident of Eagle Grove, the family moving into the present residence on Eastern Ave. which he built the preceding summer.
To Mr. and Mrs. Donovan ten children were born, five boys and five girls. Six children are now living, three sons, D. S., Don, and Louis, and three daughters, Mary, Nellie, and Alice. Two girls and one boy died in Franklin county with diphtheria, two in one week, and one son was killed in an accident at St. Louis about two years ago.
In 1900 Mr. Donovan was elected to the city council, and in 1902 was reelected, and in the spring of 1903 was elected mayor of the city, in which position he made an enviable record as a watchful and efficient executive and careful guardian of the city's interests.
He was always active and strong in politics; his first presidential vote was given to Stephen A. Douglas. He has since affiliated with the democratic party and was the Wright county member of the 3rd district congressional committee. In politics as in all other matters he was a man resolute and positive in his convictions and fearless in their advocacy and following.
The funeral was held at Sacred Heart church of which he was a devoted member, Saturday March 10 at 10 a. m. The city officials formed part of the cortege to the church where they were seated in a body during the services. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, a large mat of roses being contributed by the city officials.
Rev. Father O'Brien was assisted in the services by Father Garland of Charles City, Father Murray of Clarion and Father McIhenry of Belmond. The sermon was by Rev. Father Garland, until two years ago the priest of this parish. The Reverend Father eulogized the deceased for his many virtues as husband, parent, citizen, Catholic and friend, all finding a warm endorsement in every acquaintance present.
While the deceased was a man of radical character, determined will and strong individuality he was respected by all, and the large church was crowded with people anxious to pay this last tribute of esteem to his memory. So great was the gathering many were unable to gain entrance to the church.
The interment was in Gethsemene cemetery.
Those from abroad attending the funeral were the deceased's brother, James Donovan of Minneapolis; his sister, Mrs. J. K. Burt, of Waseca, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. McGrath of Mason City; Mr. and Mrs. McGrath of Ackley; and the three sons, D. S., M. D., and Louis of Butte, Mont.
The bereaved wife and mother and surviving children have the warm sympathy of all in their great affliction.
EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, March 21, 1907
Page 1; Column 5
Age: 69 yr; 5 mo; 3 da
Buried March 16, 1907
Source: Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove, IA
Source: wrightgenie
After Struggle of Two Months Peacefully Breathes his Last at 2 o'clock a. m. March 14th
The deceased was born in Canada where he lived until 18 years of age when he went to Wisconsin and spent ten years in the pineries.
In 1864 he was married to Miss Margaret McGuiley, an acquaintance of his boyhood in Canada. After his marriage he farmed two years in Wisconsin, and then came to Franklin county this state, where he purchased a farm of about 400 acres upon which he lived until 1893 when he sold it and came to Wright county, buying the half section farm south of Eagle Grove.
While in Franklin county Mr. Donovan was Justice of the Peace for twelve years, and was at one time the democratic candidate for sheriff, receiving all the votes of his township except two. He lived upon his farm near this city until December 1896 when he leased the farm and became a resident of Eagle Grove, the family moving into the present residence on Eastern Ave. which he built the preceding summer.
To Mr. and Mrs. Donovan ten children were born, five boys and five girls. Six children are now living, three sons, D. S., Don, and Louis, and three daughters, Mary, Nellie, and Alice. Two girls and one boy died in Franklin county with diphtheria, two in one week, and one son was killed in an accident at St. Louis about two years ago.
In 1900 Mr. Donovan was elected to the city council, and in 1902 was reelected, and in the spring of 1903 was elected mayor of the city, in which position he made an enviable record as a watchful and efficient executive and careful guardian of the city's interests.
He was always active and strong in politics; his first presidential vote was given to Stephen A. Douglas. He has since affiliated with the democratic party and was the Wright county member of the 3rd district congressional committee. In politics as in all other matters he was a man resolute and positive in his convictions and fearless in their advocacy and following.
The funeral was held at Sacred Heart church of which he was a devoted member, Saturday March 10 at 10 a. m. The city officials formed part of the cortege to the church where they were seated in a body during the services. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, a large mat of roses being contributed by the city officials.
Rev. Father O'Brien was assisted in the services by Father Garland of Charles City, Father Murray of Clarion and Father McIhenry of Belmond. The sermon was by Rev. Father Garland, until two years ago the priest of this parish. The Reverend Father eulogized the deceased for his many virtues as husband, parent, citizen, Catholic and friend, all finding a warm endorsement in every acquaintance present.
While the deceased was a man of radical character, determined will and strong individuality he was respected by all, and the large church was crowded with people anxious to pay this last tribute of esteem to his memory. So great was the gathering many were unable to gain entrance to the church.
The interment was in Gethsemene cemetery.
Those from abroad attending the funeral were the deceased's brother, James Donovan of Minneapolis; his sister, Mrs. J. K. Burt, of Waseca, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. McGrath of Mason City; Mr. and Mrs. McGrath of Ackley; and the three sons, D. S., M. D., and Louis of Butte, Mont.
The bereaved wife and mother and surviving children have the warm sympathy of all in their great affliction.
EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, March 21, 1907
Page 1; Column 5
Age: 69 yr; 5 mo; 3 da
Buried March 16, 1907
Source: Foust Funeral Home, Eagle Grove, IA
Source: wrightgenie
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