Francis Edward "Ed" FERBER

FERBER, TEALE, WEBB, PHILLIPS, FOLTZ, FRY

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 3/8/2009 at 19:03:00

Ringgold Record
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa, 1930

DEATH of ED FERBER.

The commuity was shocked and saddened this morning when the news spread that Ed FERBER, on of the most highly respected citizens of Mount Ayr, had died suddenly from heart failure during the night. Mr. FERBER was at his place of business yesterday, ate a hearty dinner and retired at the usual hour, apparently in his usualy health. About one o'clock he arose to get a drink of water, and about an hour later Mrs. FERBER heard him moan as if in distress and going to his bedside realized that his condition was critical. Other members of the household were awkened, a physician was summoned, and examination revealed the fact that life had passed out.

For many years Mr. FERBER resided on a farm in Poe Township. He was a successful farmer and a good citizen. A few years ago he moved to Mounty Ayr, formed a partnership with Charles TEALE and engaged in the mplement business. About a year ago the firm opened a mill in the old creamery building and Mr. FERBER had active management of the business.

Mr. FERBER was a man of excellent character; honest in his dealings, kind and generous. He was possessed of a happy disposition and at his death the community mourns.

Funeral service weill be held at the Methodist church Friday at 2:00 p.m., conducted by Rev. Jay KIRKENDALL.

Ringgold Record
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa, 1930

OBITUARY - F. E. FERBER

Funeral services for F. E. FERBER, whose sudden death from heart failure last Wednesday was mentioned in the Record-News last week, were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Methodist church, being conducted by the pastor, Rev. Jay KIRKENDALL. The funeral was largely attended and the floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. Out of respect for the departed, whose life from young manhood was spent in the community and who for serveral years had been identified with the business interests of the town, the businesses houses were closed during the hour of the funeral.

Francis Edward FERBER, son of Charles Harman and Amelia FERBER, was born at St. James, Nebraska, June 19, 1867, and died at his home in Mount Ayr, Iowa, May 27, 1925, aged 57 years, 11 months and 19 days. At the age of 17 he came to Ringgold county where he resided until called by death. He was uited in marriage to Ollie Jane WEBB February 26, 1895. He united with the M.E. church at Fry chapel in August, 1905, and later transferred his membership to the M.E. church in Mount Ayr.

He leaves tomourn his death his wife, four brothers - George, John H., and Adolph FERBER of Mount Ayr [fourth brother?]; four sisters - Mrs. Minnie PHILLIPS of Wichita Falls, Texas, Mrs. Clara FOLTZ, Mrs. Tillie FRY and Miss Dora FERBER, all of Mount Ayr.

NOTE: Ed was interred at Rose Hill Cemetery, Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa. Ollie Jane (WEBB) FERBER was born December 14, 1871, and died March 15, 1930.