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I.H. Van Idour

Submitted by: Robert Vanidour

Joplin Daily Globe
Wednesday, 19 November 1902

I. H. VAN IDOUR
DIES SUDDENLY
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Well Known Local Character
and Politician Has
Passed Away
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The illness of I. H. VAN IDOUR, which was mentioned in Tuesday's Globe, had a fatal and very sudden termination at 6 o'clock yesterday morning. He had as was stated, been suffering for several days from a severe cold, which had settled in his throat, but the immediate cause of death was fatty degeneration of the heart, which has given him more or less trouble for some time past.
His death took place at his residence on the big ranch a mile east of Johnstown, which he held under a joint lease with Dr. C.H. CRAIG of this city. Two attendants, Mr. JONES and Mr. BANFIELD, who were staying with him in the house, were the only persons present when he died. Dr. CRAIG had been there until 9 o'clock on Monday evening, and when he left Mr. VAN IDOUR was feeling somewhat relieved. The attendants say that soon afterwards he became very restless, and finally had so much difficulty in breathing that he got up from the bed and stood by the stove. Then they assisted him back again to his couch, and they thought he was dozing. But the heart's action stopped, probably almost immediately after lying down again, as when they went to him a few minutes after they found he was dead. His restless condition had alarmed the watchers, and they had sent into the city for Dr. CRAIG to hasten out, but he did not arrive until fifteens minutes after life was extinct.
Mr. VAN IDOUR had probably the distinction of having been the largest man physically in Jasper county. Until within a few months he had weighed fully 350 pounds. Lately he had been dieting himself with a view of reducing his weight, and Dr. CRAIG believes that for the last few weeks he had been under 300 pounds, possibly down to 280 pounds.
Notwithstanding his avoirdupois, he was active and energetic in his habits of life. He had a taste for politics, and had for a long time been a recognized factor among the republican politicians of this county. Deceased took a very active part in the late campaign, and his health began to fail him shortly before the day of election. Since then he had not been well, and in his case, as in that of MAJOR REDBURN, it is probable that his activity in political affairs was indirectly the cause of death.
He had a considerable acquaintance at Jefferson City and throughout the state, having often figured as a member of the "third house" during legislative sessions. Personally he was generous and genial in his disposition, and a man who, although not without his faults, had many warm personal friends.
Deceased was 47 years old, came to Missouri from Canada seventeen years ago, and has been a resident of this county ever since. He leaves a widow and two daughters, but his domestic life for some years had been unhappy. His wife had made repeated endeavors to obtain a divorce, but no legal separation had ever been effected.
There was no casket at any of the undertaking establishments that was large enough for the reception of the remains, and a special coffin was made to order by SMITH BROS. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock and the interment will be at the Carterville cemetery.

William Evan Varner

Submitted by: Mary Seymour

Joplin Newspaper
April 15, 1941

Early-Day Miner Succombs at Granby.
William Evan Varner, 81 years old, an early day miner in Granby and Webb City, died at 2;30 yesterday afternoon at his home in Granby. He had been ill for several days. Surviving are his widow Mary Varner; two daughters, Mrs Maude McDaniel of Granby and Mrs Ted Arnall of Newtonia, a sister Mrs. Jane Paul of Carthage, a brother John Varner of San Jacinto California; a half brother John Mills of Joplin. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Granby Christian Church. Burial will be at the Granby Cemetery. The Bigham mortuary in Neosho is in charge of the funeral.

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