Ira Newton Jerome
Died York, Nebraska, July 25, 1896
A telegram was received in this city last Monday announcing the death of Ira Newton Jerome, at York, Nebraska, in the 28th year of his age. Mr. Jerome was born in Iowa City, and came to Niles twenty years ago. The news of his early death created a feeling of deep regret among his numerous friends. Few young men have been reared in Niles who were more generally esteemed. Of a generous warm-hearted nature and polished manners he has made friends whereever known. In 1877 he graduated from the Niles High School, standing high in his class. A few years later he went to York, Nebraska, and engaged in the drug business with his brother, Geo. Jerome. Two years ago last February he was married in this city to Miss Louise Woodruff, who now mourns the loss of a loving and devoted husband. In early life he became a member of the Episcopal Church, and those who are familiar with his life know full well the earnestness of his devotion to the teachings of his church.
His body arrived in this city Wednesday morning, and the funeral took place from the residence of his father-in-law, Mr. John Woodruff, on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, being in charge of members of St. Joseph Valley Lodge, F. & A.M. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Jones, of Kalamazoo, and was attended by many sympathizing friends of the deceased. His bereaved wife has the heartfelt sympathy of a host of friends in her deep affliction, and his other relatives also share in the common sympathy.
(Source: Niles Republican, Thursday, July 29, 1886, page 5 col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library