CLAPP, Vernon Harry 1882 - 1920

CLAPP, WEST, WEISS, HOAGLIN

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:27

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, August 2, 1920
Front Page, Column 4

VERNON H. CLAPP TODAY PASSED AWAY AT LIBERTYILLE

Vernon CLAPP, one of the well known younger men of Jefferson county died early this morning upon his farm just south of Libertyville. Mr. CLAPP had been suffering from diabetes for some time and passed away at three o'clock this morning.

Funeral service will be held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the residence of Mrs. S. K. WEST West Burlington street. Dr. Thomas Osborn of Centerville assisted by Dr. C. L. Tennant of this city will conduct the service. At the grave the Masonic fraternity will have charge.

A short service will be held Wednesday morning at ten o'clock from the farm near Libertyville. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery here.

Vernon Harry CLAPP was born in Jefferson county, November 16, 1882, being the son of J. W. and S. A. CLAPP and grew to manhood here.

In 1904 he was united in marriage with Miss Elsie WEST of Fairfield, and to them have been born three children, Charlotte, Vernada and the two year old son, Rex.

After living near Seymour, Mr. CLAPP came to Fairfield and formed a partnership with C. T. Reynolds in the grocery business. Later he bought out Mr. Reynolds and subsequently formed the Clapp & Carter partnership. About three years ago he disposed of his business in Fairfield and after a short stay at Seymour, moved to Libertyville.

Besides his wife and children he is survived by his mother and four brothers, Edward of Chadron, Neb., Rev. Wm. L. of Cicero, Ill., Charles of Fairfield, George Marshall of Vancouver, B. C.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, August 2, 1920
Page 2, Column 4

--Ed. CLAPP of Chadron, Neb., arrived here last night called by the serious illness of his brother, Vern CLAPP, who passed away this morning.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Tuesday, August 3, 1920
Page 2, Column 2

LIBERTYVILLE

... Rev. Wm. CLAPP of Chicago is here called by the illness and death of his brother, Verne. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, August 5, 1920
Page 4, Column 2

VERNON H. CLAPP

Funeral services of Vernon H. CLAPP, was largely attended yesterday afternoon. Services were conducted at 2:30 o'clock from the home of Mrs. S. K. WEST on West Washington street by Dr. Thos. Osborne of Centerville. Short services were held from the home near Libertyville yesterday morning. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

Vernon H. CLAPP, the youngest son of James W. and Mrs. S. J. CLAPP was born near Fairfield, Iowa, November 16th, 1882. He received his education in the public schools of the county where he grew to manhood. A year or two was spent in school at Parsons College.

In the year 1904 he was united in marriage to Miss Elsie WEST, the youngest daughter of the late S. K. and Mrs. S. K. WEST.

About one year ago he was smitten with the fatal disease which terminated his life. He sought every help and aid that medical science offered but to no avail. He put up a good fight and played the man but death claimed him August 2nd, 1920.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, two daughter (sic), Charlotte and Vernada, and one son, Rex, also his mother, MRs. S. J. CLAPP and five brothers, J. E. of Chadron, Nebr., W. L. of Chicago, C. H. of Fairfield, M. J. of Vancouver, Wash, and George W. of West Eminence, Mo(.)

Vernon as we all know had an ideal home life in which love reigned. He was in his nature generous and always had good neighbors whom he loved and who loved him in return. Everybody was his friend and he was a friend to everybody. He was a Christian and a member of the Methodist church. He was a Mason and a member of the order of Odd Fellows. He was held in esteem by the members of both orders. Why he should be called away when life offered so much and he was so greatly needed is a mystery but God called him and he answered the summons. He leaves a precious memory.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Friday, August 6, 1920
Page FIVE, Column 2

LOCAL NEWS

...Edward CLAPP of Chadron, Nebr., was called here by the illness and subsequent death of his brother, Vernon CLAPP. ...

(same publication and page, but Column 3 -- )

DEATHS

CLAPP--Vernon H., passed away Monday morning at his home north of Libertyville, following an illness with diabetes.

Vernon CLAPP, youngest son of J. W. and S. J. CLAPP, was born November 16, 1882, on a farm east of Fairfield, where he lived until he grew to manhood. In 1904 he was united in marriage to Miss Elsie WEST.

For some time Mr. CLAPP was in partnership with C. T. Reynolds; later he was a partner in the Clapp & Carter grocery business. Several years ago Mr. CLAPP with his family moved to the farm north of Libertyville, where he lived until his death.

He is survied by his wife and three children, Charlotte, 14; Verneda, 7, and Rex, 7 (sic - 2). He is also survived by his mother and five brothers, Ed, of Chadron, Nebr.; Will, of Cicero, Ill.; Marshall, of Vancouver, Wash.; Geo., of Emminence, Mo., and Chas., of this city.

Short funeral services were held Wednesday morning from the home near Libertyville. Services were also held in the afternoon at 4 o'clock from the home of Mrs. S. K. WEST on West Burlington street, in charge of Dr. Thomas Osborn of Centerville. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.

The Masonic lodge had charge of the services at the grave.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, August 9, 1920
Page 3, Column 2

... --Rev. Wm. CLAPP has returned to Chicago having been called here by the death of his brother Verne CLAPP. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, August 13, 1920
Page 3, Column 2

PROBATE OF WILL

State of Iowa, Jefferson County, ss.

To all whom it may concern:

Notice is hereby given that an instrument, purporting to be the last will and testament of Vernon H. CLAPP deceased is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson County, and that September seventh, A. D. 1920 at 2 o'clock p. m. it being the second day of the September Term, 1920 of said Court, has been set for proof and final hearing of same.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 13th day of August, 1920.

Sanford Zeigler, Jr.
Clerk of the District court.
99--13-20-27

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.052. Wife Elsie Venner WEST CLAPP subsequently married Jack A. WEISS of Mesa, AZ, in 1924; she died in 1931 in Phoenix, AZ. Her son Rex, who was 12 at the time, was sent to his aunt Beulah HOAGLIN in Rockford, IL, his sisters having attained their majority.