Obituary

  Last Saturday morning a 2 a. m. marked the time of passing of one of Adams county's oldest citizens and pioneers of the county. Augustus B. Gauthier, aged 76 years, 8 months and 3 days. His death came after an illness of over two years, having another attack last week which ended in his death on Saturday morning.
  He moved to this county after his marriage in 1874 and for a number of years resided on a farm southeast of Corning near Mercer Center, where his family was raised. He was one of the early settlers in that community. The family moved to Corning about 21 years ago and have made their home in this city since that time. This city also being the home of all their children. For many years he was custodian of the Rawson school building an was always a great favorite with the boys. There are many young men in this city, who can well remember the always present smile of "Gus" which greeted them during their school days. Mr. and Mrs. Gauthier were priviledged to enjoy their fiftieth wedding anniversary on April 14, 1924.
  Mr. Gauthier was born at Sinsinawa Mound, Wis. On February 14, 1849. April 14, 1874, he was married to Miss Mary Agnes Daily at Bankston, Iowa and very soon thereafter the young couple came to this community, settling on a farm in northern part of Taylor county. Later they move to Mercer township, and in 1904 they came to Corning to live, where their home has been ever since. To Mr. and Mrs. Gauthier five children were born, one son dying in infancy. The living children all reside in Corning and were of course present at the funeral. They are Mrs. Dan Mack, Edward F., Miss Alice and Albert. Mr. Gauthier leaves five grandchildren.
  The funeral was held at 10 a. m. Monday Morning from St. Patricks Catholic church of this city, conducted by Rev. Father Frederick of Des Moines. Interment was made in Calvary cemetery.
  "Gus" as he was familiarly called and known, had countless friends and his acquaintances extended all over the county. He was respected by all and by his example of clean living and true christian character left the world better for having lived in it. He will be missed not only by his family and friends but by the entire community of which he has played so important a part.
(Adams County Free Press, Friday, October 23, 1925)

Obituary

  Augustus B. Gauthier died at his home last Saturday morning at 2:00 o'clock, aged 76 years, 8 months and 11 days. The funeral services were held Monday morning of this week in St. Patrick's Catholic church in Corning, and burial was made in Calvary cemetery. Rev. Father Frederick, of Des Moines, officiating at the obsequies.
  Mr. Gauthier was born at Sinsinawa Mound, Wis., on February 14, 1849. April 14, 1874 he was married to Miss Mary Agnes Daily, at Bankston, Iowa, and very soon thereafter the young couple came to this community, settling on a farm in the northern part of Taylor county. Later they removed to Mercer township, and in 1904 they came to Corning to live, where their home has been ever since.
  To Mr. and Mrs. Gauthier five children were born, one son dying in infancy. The living children all reside in Corning and were of course present at the funeral. They are Mrs. Dan Mack, Edward F., Miss Alice and Albert, the latter being one of the stockholders in our contemporary newspaper , the Free Press. Beside the widow and children, Mr. Gauthier leaves five grandchildren.
  Mr. Gauthier was one of those jovial, good hearted souls whom everyone in a community likes. In the years gone by, when he was janitor of the Rawson school, he had a ball team from among the boys of the school in whom he took a great interest, and all the lads were devoted to Mr. Gauthier. Thus it ever was with him, the young and the old admired and respected him, and his ready wit was a dispeller of gloom wherever he went. A year ago last April, Mr. and Mrs. Gauthier celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, which is always an unusual event, and one not granted to many people. During the past year Mr. Gauther's health has been very poor, and finally the end came last Saturday. The mourning loved ones have the sympathy of all.
(Adams County Union Republican, Wednesday, October 21, 1925)