Sneddon, David – 1849-1917

BASS, CHEW, COCKRAN, CUBIT, HOPE, MEIER, SNEDDON, WALKER

Posted By: Diana Wagner
Date: 7/13/2021 at 21:35:32

Sudden Death of David Sneddon
All Colfax was appalled at the news that spread rapidly Saturday evening that David Sneddon had been stricken of apoplexy and was near death’s door.
He had been at his work all day in the mine and came home at 3:30 with the men. Reaching home he found Mrs. Sneddon busy about household duties. She stepped outside the door for a moment leaving him apparently well. When she returned he was beside the table leaning forward on one arm, the other extended downward as if reaching for something. She asked him, “What are you looking for, David,” and though she did not hear an answer, she went again to the porch for a pail of cold water. When again she returned and found him as before, she went in front of him and discovered he was dying, with a taste of liquor she stimulated heart action and prolonged his life till near 8 o’clock but he was not conscious, yet in great pain. Miss Grace Sneddon their daughter was with them in the trying hour.
Mr. Sneddon had for two years past been subject to severe pains in the head, especially the base of the brain and he feared the malady which Saturday cut short his life.
He was born in Couther, Lanarkshire, Scotland, August 13, 1849. He came to America at the age of 21. Forty-six years ago he came to New Sharon. In 1874 he was married to Miss Carrie K. Chew at Oskaloosa by Rev. Chas. Stafford of the Methodist church. Eight children were born to them, five of whom with Mrs. Sneddon survive him, these are Mrs. Mary K., wife of George Meier (who left Colfax only last week for Elbert, Ark.) Mrs. Daisy Walker of Morgan City, Louisiana; Clyde L. Sneddon of Chicago; Mrs. Ora Cubit and Miss Grace Sneddon of Colfax.
Mr. Sneddon and family moved from new Sharon to What Cheer in 1885. Eleven years later they moved to Milwaukee and resided there 13 years, changing then to White Hall, Mich., for two years. Twelve years ago they returned to Iowa and resided in White City for three years, thence to Colfax nine years ago.
Mr. Sneddon has always been an industrious and faithful husband and indulgent kind fathers. He united with the Methodist church 30 years ago and has been a steadfast Christian, having the respect and confidence of all who knew him.
The funeral under charge of his pastor, Rev. Cannom was largely attended Tuesday at the Methodist church at 1:30. A select quartette, John Davis, tenor; Mrs. George Emmert, soprano; Mrs. B. F. Vandyke, alto and J.M. Hockett, bass with Rev. E. G. Williams at the organ sang “Abide With Me” and other selections. At request of the family Mr. Davis sang “Land of the Leal” in touching and inspiring manner.
The services throughout were expressive of the appreciation and esteem in which deceased was held by relatives and many friends.
Those from away were son, Clyde and wife of Chicago; James Hope and wife of Albia, she is a sister of deceased, Mrs. Elizabeth Sneddon, of What Cheer, widow of a brother, Mrs. M. H. Cockran of Montezuma, sister of Mrs. Sneddon, also a sister Mrs. A. J. Bass, of Oskaloosa; Mrs. Lida Workman of Grinnell; Mrs. Clarence Chew of Valley Junction; Mrs. Raymond Bullard and son, Robert, Mrs. Nellie Wynne and her granddaughter, Marjorie all of Des Moines; Joseph Pryor and wife of Given.
The afflicted family desire to express their deep appreciation and thankfulness for the many kind deeds from sympathizing friends.
Source: The Colfax Clipper; May 3, 1917