Jesse Coxe

Jesse Elwood Coxe was born at Parnell, Iowa, Sept. 29th, 1887. He died at North
English, Iowa, October 11th, 1918.

Most of his early childhood was spent in Parnell.  At one time while yet a very
small boy he fell in a well and was rescued with some difficulty.  While those
who drew him out were too excited to notice that he was bareheaded, he refused
to leave the place until they had fished his hat from the well and restored it
to him, showing at this early period of life his courage and small regard for
danger.

Later his parents moved to North English.  Here Jesse attended school.  When not
in school he always was at work, usually at some mechanical employment.  From
the first he showed great ability in this direction.  While yet a mere lad he
was known as a very expert lather.

He learned the jewelry trade under C. C. Post and took up the telephone work
also.  For a time he worked as operator at the first switch board, under Emma
Post.  On April 11th, 1909 he married Miss Ona Scott. Soon after he went with
his young wife to Mocedina, Iowa, where he engaged in the jewelry business.  He
was doing nicely and building up a nice business, when he met with a serious
accident, with an Auto which nearly cost him his life.  He came home to rest and
recuperate.

After a time he engaged in painting and paper hanging.  At this he was swift and
an expert.  This work brought him in contact with many people in this vicinity.
His bright cheerful ways, his energy and good workmanship made him a general
favorite.

Jesse was staunch and true as a friend, devoted to his wife and family of two
children, Bertie aged eight and Eloise aged four.

North English Record
No date
Transcribed, 1995, Lyman Morrison


			     Mervyn Coxe

For the second time in three days, death has entered the home of Dr. And Mrs.
Coxe. This time to take their oldest son Mervyn.

Merve as most of his friends knew him was a genial fellow, the friend of every
one.  For a number of years he has been City Marshall.  In this time he has
performed his duties without making enemies, indeed he has made friends because
of the impartial way in which he did his duty.  His genial smile will be much
missed on the streets and in the business places.

He was a member of the North English church of Christ, although his official
duties prevented his attendance to any great extent, yet he was loyal to the
church.  He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.

The funeral services were conducted by the lodge, Past Master Frank Owen having
charge.  Rev. Krenmyre and Hyten closed the services with scripture and prayer.
He was buried Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.

Mervyn Coxe was born Feb. 19 1882 and died Oct. 12, 1918.

He was united in Marriage to Miss Blanche Cornelious, of Toledo, Iowa, April 18,
1913.

North English Record
Transcribed, 1995, Lyman Morrison
Note: This is a bother of Jesse