This 35 year old father of 5 died after 7 days of sudden illness which was thought to be nothing serious, after 5 days it was decided to take him to Iowa City (130 miles) for an operation for appendicitis. He rallied for a few days but then blood poisoning finished him off. According to the local Elgin Echo the trouble started March 11th, final day was March 18, 1908.
Apparently other sources have March 23 as the final date, Perhaps that was the funeral?
His wife was Bertha Celia Kohler 1871–1955
Their children were:
Bertha Celia Kohler1871–1955
Earl William Kiple 1896–1974
Nelle Wanda Kiple 1897–1982
Elda Luella Kiple 1899–1901 baby
Leroy Lemain Kiple 1902–1968
Flossie Minerva Kiple 1904–1985
A carpenter by trade, worked with his brother Murray.
researching builders of Elgin Iowa & surrounding area.
Elgin Echo, March 26, 1908, P.1.
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