68. George Asa Driggs 1 (Theodore Ives Driggs , Maria Anna Ives , Susannah Anna Maria Marshall , John Rutgers ) was born 2 on 17 Feb 1861 in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. He died 3 in Bet. 1911/1920 in , , Connecticut, USA.
George married 1 Anna Morton "Annie" 2 on 9 Jun 1883 in Waterbury, New Haven, Ct. Annie was born 3 on 4 Apr 1866 in , , New York, USA.
They had the following children.
85 M i Morton Campbell Driggs 1 was born 2 on 5 Mar 1884 in New York City, New York, New York, USA. He died 3 on 31 Mar 1900. + 86 M ii Theodore Ives Driggs was born on 6 Mar 1885. He died in 1950.
George also married Anna H. in 1900 in , , Connecticut, USA. Anna was born in Aug 1862 in , , Connecticut, USA.
74. Serena Gilman Marshall (Henry Rutgers , Henry Perry , John Panet , John Rutgers ) was born on 24 Mar 1882.
Serena married Christopher Minot Weld.
They had the following children.
87 F i Julia Winthrop Weld. Julia married John Granbery.
75. Charles J. "C. J." Poole 1 (Rachel Mayill Phelps , John Rutgers Phelps , Elsie Rutgers Marshall , John Rutgers ) was born on 22 Dec 1863 in Polo, Ogle, Illinois, USA. He died on 17 Jan 1940 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Charles was a banker by profession. Was working at a bank in Charles City, Iowa when he met and married Viola M. Nevins. Evidently met Viola while ice skating. He fell down in front of her in Nashua, Iowa. Disappearred for a while and was traced by a cousin in Charles City who hired a detective. Was found working in a railroad roundhouse when found in Montana. Claimed to have amnesia and was brought back home. Family believed the story as he wasn't known to work with his hands. Moved family to the Los Angeles where eventually he and Viola were divorced. Later lived in the Imperial Valley about the time the canal was being built. His daughter Edna claimed that the Harold Bell Wright novel about the building of the canal which included a conman could have been modeled after her father. Relations with his former wife and daughters Edna and Irma were extremely strained. Evidently when Charles had become abusive with his children Viola decided to divorce him. During the divorce daughters Edna and Irma were sent to live with his parents in Polo, Illinois. His mother Rachel Phelps Poole was very religous but prone to fits of rage after which time she would retreat to her room suffering from migrane headaches for days afterwards. Not exactly the happiest situation for young children. In a letter dated Jan 16 1910 written by Charles former mother in law Ann Elizabeth Nevins, it mentions that Irma was going to the Imperial Valley the next saturday to see her father. Helen Campbell Brady recalls seeing her Grandfather last in about 1925 when he came to see her mother. The visit didn't go very well. She recalls that he was tall with silver somewhat curly hair. They were living on Vernon Street at the time. At the time of death on December 22, 1940, Charles was living at the Mt. View Rest Home, Monrovia, Los Angeles, California. He had been at the home for two years nine months and seven days. Prior to that he had been living in Downey Pr., Rancho Los Amigos - Rural, Los Angeles County. In both the 1920 and 1930 census Charles is an Inmate at the county farn in Downey, Los Angeles, California. Before he died was supposed to have suffered for glaucoma which his daughter Edna inherited. Cause of death was listed as cerebral arteriosclerosis. Was also suffering from senile dementia. At the time of his death he is listed as single although he is known to have remarried at some time after the divorce.
Home and Abroad – Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Crosby were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Poole a few days the latter part of last week. Mrs. Crosby has been doing a splendid business at Greene and likes his new location very much. The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Bits and Pieces, January 26, 1899.Home and Abroad – Arthur Dodge, of Floyd, came down Saturday night and spent Sunday at the home of Mr. And Mrs. C. J. Pool. Arthur is connected with the Charles City Herald aside from his work as principal of the schools at Floyd. The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Bits and Pieces, March 16, 1899.
Additional Locals – N. E. Gary is no longer connected with the Stringer & Gary meat market, having sold his interest to Lou Eck, who will in the future do the buying for this excellent shop. Mr. Gary has given the business the greater part of his time and attention the past few months but thinks some other line will please him better in the future. We understand that with this thought in view he has formed a partnership with C. J. Poole and will transact a real estate business. We wish all connected with these new ventures the best of success. The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Bits and Pieces, March 23, 1899.
Additional Locals – C. J. Pool went to Charles city Tuesday on business and says the only thing to be heard on the streets, in the business houses, and at the hotels, was the result of the recent election which made W. S. Prouty, his honor, the mayor of Charles City. Nashua has reason for rejoicing too, and the hearty congratulations of our people go out to this ambitious young man who is so worthy of the honor that has been bestowed upon him. He will be a credit to the office, as he has always been a credit to his friends. The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Bits and Pieces, March 30, 1899.
Home and Abroad - Charles City entertained a host of Nashua people Wednesday. The following people boarded the noon train bent on business or pleasure in our neighboring city; Mesdames J. M. Keller, W. F. McLane, H. A. Bartsch, S. B. Bellamy, Miss Emma Hawkins, Mesrs W. F. Getsch, C. J. Poole, J. W. Howe and M. J. Hershberg, Rev Sutton. The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Bits and Pieces, April 20, 1899.
Home and Abroad - The following persons went to Charles City, Tuesday, to be present and participate in the reception given by that city to Co. D.: Miss Julia Chase, C. J. Poole, Bert Coon, Guy Hinkley, W. H. Tucker, Mr. Durkee and daughter, Miss Alice, Clarence Crapser, Miss Hattie Crapser, Guy Winklebleck and Bert Hopkins. The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Bits and Pieces, May 18, 1899.
Home and Abroad – C. J. Poole was in Waverly on business Friday.
Home and Abroad – Mrs. Henry Dodge of Floyd came down Tuesday and will remain for a week the guest of Mr. And Mrs. C. J. Poole. The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Bits and Pieces, May 25, 1899.C. J. Poole left Saturdayevening for various points in Illinois, going on business. He spent Sunday with his parents in Polo, Ill. The Nashua Reporter, June 1, 1899.
Mrs. C. J. Poole and daughters Edna and Irma left yesterday morning for a visit with Mr. Poole's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abram Poole, at Polo, Ill. They will be gone two or three weeks and perhaps longer. It will be a treat for the little girls for they had been planning a big time at grandpa's. The Nashua Reporter, July 13, 1899.
C. J. Poole was in Waverly a few hours on Friday. The Nashua Reporter, July 27, 1899.
Mrs. C. J. Poole and two daughters returned from Polo, Ill., Tuesday, where they had been spending a month with Mr. Poole's parents. Mr. Poole went down Saturday to return with them a Mrs. Poole has not been feeling well and it was not thought advisable for her to travel alone. The Nashua Reporter, August 10, 1899.
C. J. Poole went to Waverly Friday night and business. The Nashua Reporter, September 21, 1899.Ed Dodge, of Floyd visited at the home of his cousin, C. J. Poole, Saturday. The Nashua Reporter, March 15, 1900.
The family of D. H. Hunt arrived today on the noon train, and will soon move into the home now occupied by C. J. Poole. Mr. Poole's will move into the Mrs. Healey house. near the public school building. The Nashua Reporter, March 29, 1900.
School Reports.
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The following pupils have been neither absent nor tardy during the fourth, fifth and sixth months of the school year, are entitled to the honor roll:
Primary Irma Poole...
Fifth ....Edna Poole....
Ward School
The Nashua Reporter, April 19, 1900.C. J. Poole started for Colorado last evening and will spend a month taking in the sights and exploring, for the purpose of benefiting his health besides a thorough rest from desk work. Mr. Poole has kept himself pretty closely confined in the bank for a number of years and richly deserves this outing. The Nashua Reporter, May 3, 1900.
C. J. Poole returned Monday from his sojourn of several weeks in Colorado, where he had gone for a short rest and recreation. He reports a very pleasant trip and is looking much better than when he left. The Nashua Reporter, June 7, 1900.
LEFT WITHOUT WARNING
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Chas. J. Poole Disappears Suddenly With-
out Leaving a Trace as to His
Destination.
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The mysterious disappearance for parts unknown of C. J. Poole, cashier of the banking house of Lipman Loser, which happened Tuesday, July 10, came to light last Thursday evening on the return of his wife from a week of anxiety spent at Floyd, and no end of speculation has been indulged in as to his motive for such an act, and many rumors have been afloat, though without foundation. His close attention to business for many years had brought on a high state of nervousness for some time he had been troubled with insomnia. This spring he was given a vacation by his employer, and took a trip to Colorado to recuperate, but returned long before he was expected, saying that he did not like the country. The past few weeks he had been troubled with more sleeplessness, and a man in this condition can hardly be said to be himself.
On Saturday, July 7,Mr. and Mrs. Poole, with their children Edna and Irma went to Floyd, where they spent Sundaywith Mrs. P's aunt, Mrs. Henry Dodge, intending to return Monday. But as the daughters wished to go out in the country on Monday Mr. Poole told his wife she had better until the next day to returning. And bidding then goodby he returned to Nashua on the Clipper Monday morning to attend to duties at the bank. He went through the regular routine of business all that day just as usual save that his mind did not seem to be on his work, doing everything mechanically through force of habit. That night he slept very little and was late to work on Tuesday morning. About 11:50 Mr. Loser observed that it was time for him to go to dinner, and he put on his hat and left the bank. That was the last seen of him in Nashua. That afternoon Mrs. Poole at Floydreceiver from her husband a letter mailed on the train, inclosing bills for $100, accompanied by a note stating that he would never see Nashua again. Also that he paid the rent up to July 2, and that he would leave her $100 now and send more later besides attending to a note of $300 which he held. Like a shock of intelligence dawned upon her that she was the same as alone in the world with her children. Returning to Nashua on the evening train she sought Mr. Loser and implored him to tell her everything if anything was not right at the bank concerning her husband. But she was repeatedly reassured by that gentleman that everything was all right and that there was not one penny gone that was not fully accounted for. He thought perhaps Mr. Poole had gone home to his parents and would return in a few days, and advised Mrs. Poole to go back to Floyd and remain quiet for a week and should her husband return as he thought, she would not suffer the pain of the affair becoing public. This she did, taking the Clipper that same evening. Inquiries were quietly instituted at once with Floyd as the base of operations, consequently the public was not apprised of Mr. Poole's disappearance until the return to Nashua of his wife, last Thursday, accompanied by her husbands parents of Polo, Ill., who were sent for from the start.
It is the theory that when he left the bank on Tuesday, July 10, osensabily to get his dinner, he took a short cut through the lumber yard to the railroad track and boarded the noon passenger as it pulled out, as he was not noticed at the depot. The story of the conductor who went through that day, with whom themissing man is somewhat aquinted, was that he went through the train as usual taking up tickets and was just aboutto go into the baggage car to eat his dinner when he noticed Mr. Poole sitting in the forward end of the smoker, his head hanging down and looking rather dejected. He jocularly remarked that he must have missed him (Mr. Poole) when taking up tickets, but received only a curt reply, being handed a $5 bill for fare to Lyle. Jim Bellamy, at Lyle, also met Mr. Poole and alsoand also received the same kind of reply to his salutation. This was the last place he was seen, and he must have continued to the Twin Cities, and undoubtably farther. Not the slightest trace of him has been found beyond Lyle, although every sheriff in MInnesota has been notified of his disappearance and consequently have been of the lookout for him.
Charles Poole has been in employment in the bank of L. Loser the past 14 years, the great part of the time as cashier, and has always had the unlimited confidence of his employers. Naturally the disappearance of a bank cashier would bring the first thoughts of the public affairs at the bank, but not a breath of suspicion could be raised against the missing man in his business dealings at least, as his books have been examined and their is not a sign of discrepancy. He had drawn out $135on the day of his departure, $100 of which he inclosed in the letter he sent his wife, which left him with $35, all he is known to have taken along. His domestic relations have always been of the pleasantest. He was a model husband and father. Whatever motive could have induced him to leave so uncermoniously cannot be guessed. The case is a puzzler. The Nashua Reporter, July 26, 1900.THE LOST IS FOUND
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C. J. Poole Winds Up His Wanderings
at Kalispel, Mont.
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The suspense endured by the wife of and parents of the missing C. J. Poole was considerably lifted the fore part of last week by tidings from the sheriff of Flatheat county, Montana, stating that he thought the lost man was at Kalispel, having been identified by Mrs. Sweet, formerly living here, and asking for a full description of him. This was immediately forwarded, and on Saturday morning morning a telegram came summoning the friends their immediately as Mr. Poole was there in a bad condition. Filled with some misgivings but hoping for the best, Mrs. C. J. Poole, the wife, and Abram Poole, the father, left Saturday night for Montana. Tuesday two telegrams were sent by them to the effect that they found
Charlie with his mind so dazed that he didn't know how he got there. And yesterday a telegram intended for W. J. Poole, a brother of the last man at Polo, Ill., sent here by mistake, said that he was improving and that they would start for Polo. Accordingly Mrs. Abram Poole and the two daughters left for there this morning , and the goods will follow later. It is hoped that a few months rest at the home of his parents will restore Mr. Poole's lost faculties and render him once more capable for business. The Nashua Reporter, August 23, 1900.For Rent---The house now occupied by Mrs. C. J. Poole. The Nashua Reporter, August 23, 1900.
Homeward Bound
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We are in receipt of a card from Mrs. Dave Carney, of Greene, who with her family are now in Long Beach, Cal., but our lives have been threatened if we "dare to publish" the contents. However, as she has ordered us to hold her papers until we hear from her we will take our chanceson her not seeing it. Mrs. Carney writes: " We start home next week, but expect to make several stops--at Salt Lake City, Denver and Colorado Springs. I saw Mr. Poole here. He is married again and has a fine looking woman. I have also seen his first wife. His oldest daughter is married and lives with them. Also had many visits with Mrs. Pickett. We expect to locate around here next fall I think." The Nashua Reporter, June 4, 1908."AROUND THE WORLD"
"An entertainment out of the ordinary was given by the Methodist ladies on Tuesday night. It was termed "Around the World in Two Hours," and afforded amusement for a large number of patrons. The Methodist Church was the starting point, from which guests were taken by automobiles and other conveyances on a trip which first carried them to China, as represented at the home of R. L. Qreer; then to Germany, at the home of V. Rapp; thence to Japan, at the nome of Lewis Havermale; onward to the Customs House, stationed at J. P. Heil's, and then to Mexico, the residence of C. J. Poole. Each stopping place was well fitted to represent the countries designated, and pretty girls in the national costumes of the countries represented served typical refreshments. The trip was ended by a visit to the White House, at the home of Judge Franklin J. Cole, where Judge Cole served in capacity of Fresident Taft, J. G. Delozier represented Uncle Sam, and Mrs. Cole as the Goddess of Liberty, greeted the guests and served refrshements. The affair was a success socially and financially." Imperial Valley Press, May 28, 1910.
LOOKING BACKWARDS 30 YEARS
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Items From the Nashua Post of
Thirty Years Ago This Week
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Edna Poole celebraded her eight birthday last Saturday and gave a party for her little friends in the afternoon. The Nashua Reporter, March 24, 1926.THIRTY YEARS AGO
W. F. St. Clair has purchased the house of the Laird estate, formly occupied by C. J.Pool. The Nahua Reporter, March 30, 1927.
C. J. married Viola M. Nevins "Vie" 1, daughter of Julius Martin Nevins and Ann Elizabeth King, on 2 Jul 1887 in Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA. The marriage ended in divorce. Vie was born on 5 Mar 1868 in Riverton, Floyd, Iowa, USA. She died on 17 Aug 1940 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Grandma Viola Nevins Poole. By Helen Campbell Brady
I never knew my grandfather as they were divorced in Los Angeles long before I was born. My grandmother would rent old dirty houses, clean them up and rent rooms to single men. Then she would sell and start over again. After her daughters were married she sold real estate in Victorville and homestead 160 acres. She had a small house built and boarded the men working on the power line installation. She also taught China painting.
Later she taught ball room dancing in Los Angeles. She was very active in her later years. She lived some of the time with Irma but the years after I was married, she was with my Mother and Dad. She lived with us off and on as I grew up. She read and played cards with me many hours. Whenever I was sick Grandma Poole was there to read or play cards. Her favorite treat was to scrape an apple and feed us in a spoon. She was a strong willed lady. I also remeber her mother Elizabeth Nevins She would come to visit us. My Dad would buy her hard candy which she would take to her suitcase. My Dad would sneak in and get the candy & start passing in around. She was tiny and old, but would start chasing him to get her candy back. She was said to have the first sewing machine in Calif. when they moved to Penryn Calif. her husband Julius send the furniture by ship around the horn. She lived with her daughter May and Henry Ackley until her death.1910 census lists middle initial as M.
The Glendale Evening News, Saturday, May 10 1919 lists Viola's middle name as
being Ann. "A Great Great Grandmother ----- Mrs. A. E. Nevins, mother of Mrs.
H. C. Ackley and Mrs. Viola Ann Poole of this city, is just in receipt of a
letter from her grand-daughter, Mrs. Walter Parrish, of Thornton, Iowa,
announcing the arrival April 20th, of Dixon Wayne Parrish, grandchild of the
writer and great, great grandchild of Mrs. Nevins. The lusty infant has the
good fortune to possess two grand-mothers, two grand-fathers, two great
grand-mothers and one great, great grandmother. Mrs. Nevins celebrated her
ninetieth birthday on the 16th of January last."
They had the following children.
+ 88 F i Edna Rachel Poole was born on 24 Mar 1888. She died on 10 Nov 1977. 89 F ii Irma Martina Poole 1 was born on 4 Mar 1893 in Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa, USA. She died on 4 May 1978 in Upland, San Bernardino, California, USA.
Home and Abroad – Little Irma Pool entertained about 30 of her little friends at a birthday party last Saturday between the hours of 2 and 5. The young Miss was 6 years of age and we trust every birthday will be as pleasantly spent. The Misses Helen and Edith Greeley, Nina Laird, May Householder and Ethel Granger assisted her sister, Miss Edna, to entertain the little people and a delightful time was the result. The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Bits and Pieces, March 9, 1899
Irma was born in what was reffered to as Laird House. 1910 census lists middle initail of M.
LDS records are wrong.Irma married Neuville Francois Veazey "Frank", son of Jules John Pierre Veazey and Victoria Annette Cornu, on 6 Sep 1910 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. Frank was born on 24 Sep 1880 in New Orleans, , Louisiana, USA. He died on 11 Jan 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. He was buried in Oak Park Cem., Claremont, Los Angeles, California.
Names is listed as Neverille F. Veazey in the 1910 census.Marriage Notes:
Date of wedding is listed on wedding annoucement in possession of Blaine A. Brady.
C. J. also married Anna E. Devanderpol "Annie" on 12 Mar 1905 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. Annie was born on 15 Apr 1860 in Holland. She died on 1 May 1943 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. She was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, California, USA.
In the 1920 census Charles is not living with Anna. She still shows being married and is an apartment manager.
76. William John Poole 1 (Rachel Mayill Phelps , John Rutgers Phelps , Elsie Rutgers Marshall , John Rutgers ) was born on 22 Jun 1870 in Polo, Ogle, Illinois, USA. He died on 10 Nov 1926 in Lincoln, Ogle, Illinois, USA. He was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Buffalo, Ogle, Illinois, USA.
William married Nellena M. Brundage "Nellie" 1, daughter of Barnabus N. Brundage and Mary Elizabeth Woolley, on 31 May 1893 in , Ogle, Illinois, USA. Nellie was born on 21 Sep 1871 in Oregon, Ogle, Illinois, USA. She died on 3 Sep 1934 in Lincoln, Ogle, Illinois, USA. She was buried on 5 Sep 1934 in Fairmount Cemetery, Buffalo, Ogle, Illinois, USA.
They had the following children.
90 M i Kenneth Charles Poole 1 was born on 30 Nov 1896 in Polo, Ogle, Illinois, USA. He died on 28 Mar 1935 in Lincoln, Ogle, Illinois, USA. He was buried on 31 Mar 1935 in Fairmount Cemetery, Buffalo, Ogle, Illinois, USA. 91 F ii Norma E. Poole 1 was born on 22 Feb 1901 in Polo, Ogle, Illinois, USA. She died on 15 Nov 1987 in Polo, Ogle, Illinois, USA. She was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Buffalo, Ogle, Illinois, USA.
78. Harold E. Furniss (Fanny M. Judson , Susan Mosley Phelps , Elsie Rutgers Marshall , John Rutgers ) was born in 1876 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence, New York, USA.
Harold married Adeleisa E. in 1905. Adeleisa was born in 1878 in , , Pennsylvania, USA.
They had the following children.
92 M i Harold Judson Furniss was born in 1907 in , , Pennsylvania, USA. 93 M ii Edwin E. Furniss was born in Jun 1909 in , , Pennsylvania, USA.
81. John H. Brownlow (Elsie M. Judson , Susan Mosley Phelps , Elsie Rutgers Marshall , John Rutgers ) was born on 13 Aug 1887 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence, New York, USA. He died after 1930.
John married Irene in 1924 in Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA. Irene was born in 1891 in , , New York, USA. She died after 1930.
They had the following children.
94 F i Katherine Brownlow.
84. Sarah Bryarly Gordon (Elsie Lucinda Phelps , Elisha A. Phelps , Elsie Rutgers Marshall , John Rutgers ) was born on 21 Jun 1879. She died in 1961.
Sarah married Frank A. Shuffelton in 1902.
They had the following children.
95 F i Nancy Shuffelton was born on 29 May 1907 in St. Mary's, Auglaize, Ohio, USA. She died on 3 Nov 1991. Nancy married Gerald McBride.