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OWENS, CLARA ANN

Former Resident Dies In Bayard, Nebraska

Wracked by pain, yet uncomplaining, the soul of Mrs. Clara Ann Owens passed from this life on July 11, at 2 p. m., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Hubbel, of Bayard, Neb., who, with others, in every way possible ministered to the wants of the failing body, in the effort to make the final journey on this earth happy. It was all of no avail and all that could be done failed as "He who doeth all things well', said "come" and her journey on earth was over.

Clara Ann Glenn was born March 12, 1873, at Waubonsie, Ia., and was 66 years, three months and 27 days of age at the time of her death.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 14, at 2 o'clock at the Church of Christ in Bayard, to which organization she had belonged for the past six years, with Rev. Ray Carlson, pastor, having charge of the services.

She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Pearl Hubbel, Bayard, Neb.; Mrs. Alice Stull, Gothenburg, Neb.; Mrs. Grace Richardson, Pacific Junction, Ia.; Nina McAllister, Ashalnd, Ore., and Elmer Owens, of Bayard, Neb. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Will Glenn, Glenwood, Ia.; Mrs. Lottie Hubbel, Mountain View, Mo.; Mrs. Emma Owens, Council Bluffs, Ia., and Mrs. Lue Taylor, Plattsmouth, Neb. Seventeen grand-children also survive.

Paper and date unknown.
Submitted by Jim Hunter, 580 N. 420 W., American Fork, Utah 84003, jim@4udesigns.com

OWENS, CLIFFORD

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Sept. 18.

--Clifford Owens, 605 No. 10th St., auto mechanic, died Wednesday at a local hospital of gall bladder trouble. Surviving are his widow, Violet: a, son, George, Council Bluffs; a daughter, Daisy, Council Bluffs; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Owens, Council Bluffs; two brothers and six sisters.

Services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a. m. at the Cutler chapel. Burial will be in Plattsmouth, Neb.

Paper unknown.
Submitted by Jim Hunter, 580 N. 420 W. American Fork, UT 84003, jim@4udesigns.com

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PAINTER, MARY BUCHARD

Mrs. Mary Painter
Mary Burchard was born at Steubenville, O. on July 4,1840 and died at Omaha, Neb. November 18, 1921, aged 81 years, 4 months, and 18 days.
She was married to Joel Painter July 1, 1860. To this union was born four children. Samuel Painter, Hastings, Neb. William Painter, Ashland, Kans. Katie Edwards, deceased. And Lottie Bowman, Omaha, Neb.
She came with her parents, Andrew and Nancy Burchard, to Montgomery County, Ia in 1850, and in to Mills County in 1856. She made Glenwood her home until fourteen years ago, when she went to Oklahoma for a short time. She then came to Omaha, where she has since made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Bowman. She is the last of the Burchard family. She leaves 18 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews to mourn her departure from earth.
Mrs. Painter united with the Christian church of Glenwood in 1890 and remained true to her belief. Wee deserving is she of the title: " A loving mother and a true friend." Her husband Joel Painter died 10 years ago.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverend D.S. Thompson from the Glenwood Christian church Sunday afternoon. The music was furnished by the male quartet --- J.W. Morgan, Guy Mayberry, George Scott and O.D. Harold, with Miss Mae Linville at the piano. Pallbearers were Paul Snuffin, Hill Anthony, Dave Parr,Otto Judkins, Harry Hubbell and Dick Hamilton. The remains were laid to rest in the Glenwood cemetery.

[Note: Mrs. Painter was my grandfather's sister. As near as I have been able to find out there nine children of Andrew and Nancy Burchard in Montgomery County in 1850.]

Source: Mills County Tribune, 21 Nov.1921.

Submitted by Foster Burchard, FosBurch@aol.com, 12505 Cottonwood Lane, Springfield, NE. 68059

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RIGGS, CHARLES

After a brief illness with influenza, complicated with asthma, from which he had suffered since a boy, Charles Riggs died at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Frank Hammers, east of Tabor, last Saturday.

Funeral services were held at the home on Sunday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by G. R. Coleson, of Tabor Church of Christ. Music was furnished by Misses Ruby and Lucy Cannon, Julia Grosse, Mr. Tyler and Mrs. G. R. Coleson. Interment was made in Tabor Cemetery.

Chas. Edwin Riggs was born October 23, 1866, near Rockport, Indiana; died March 3, 1923; aged 56 years, 4 months and 8 days.

In early life he moved with his parents to Willow Island, Nebraska, where he lived for a period of three years. The family then returned to Indiana where he grew to manhood. Twenty years ago he came to Tabor, and has lived in or near Tabor since that time.

He was never married, but made his home with his father and mother until their death. In the home he was always a kind and devoted son.

His father, mother, three sisters and two brothers, have preceded him in death.

He leaves to mourn his departure, his brother-in-law, Thos. Brading of Lenox, Iowa, two nieces, Mrs. Frank Hammers of Tabor, and Mrs. John Genson of Lenox, and one nephew, R. W. Brading of Moccasin, Montana.

Submitted by Cay Merryman

RIGGS, JAMES WARREN

James Warren Riggs was born April 17, 1831, in Breckinridge County, Kentucky [this is incorrect, he was born in Casey County, Kentucky]. He was married on March 13, 1856, to Mary Harrison. To this union there was born one daughter, Mrs. Thos. Brading. This union was broken by the death of Mrs. Riggs, Nov. 25, 1858.

Mr. Riggs served 18 months during the Civil War, and saw service in some of the worst battles of the war. He was honorably discharged by reason of disability.

On April 13, 1864, he was married to Eliza E. Phillips, and to this union were born four children, Frank, Charles, ABCDEF [Note: the name is not a typing error], and Ella. Only one of these survives him, Charles.

Mr. Riggs united with the Methodist Episcopal church in his early manhood, and lived a faithful member of that church.

He died December 26, 1911, after four weeks illness, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. Brading.

Of the six brothers and three sisters that Mr. Riggs had, only one sister, Mrs. C. M. Baker, survives him, and is living at Booneville, Indiana.

Thus another of the army veterans, more than 80 years of age passes away, and all who knew him are comforted to know that he lived so long and so well.

The funeral was held at the late home on December 27, at 1 p.m. conducted by Rev. O.F. Howard, and interment was made at the cemetery in Tabor, where his relatives and friends and comrades of the war saw his body laid away.

January 4, 1912, Tabor Beacon
RIGGS, MRS. JAMES W. (extract)

Died at her home in White Cloud Township, Mills County, Monday night, December 3, 1906.

Eliza Ellen Phillips b. in Clark County, Indiana, March 8, 1841. Her parents died in her early childhood. She was cared for by an aunt. April 13, 1864 married to James W. Riggs of Spencer County, Indiana. Four children were born to them, 2 girls and 2 boys. Only one survives, Charles.

Mr. and Mrs. Riggs lived in Tabor from September 1902 to March 1903, then moved to a farm where she died.

She joined the M.E. church in childhood. Funeral services were held Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Peter Jacobs.

December 7, 1906, Tabor Beacon

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SCOTT, WILLIAM H.
William H. Scott Passes Away Dies from Cancer of the Face A Civil War Veteran Hero Since 1880 After many weeks of severe suffering from face cancer, a disease that has afflicted him for some years past, William Scott passed away at his home in Glenwood, Friday, October 9. Mr. Scott had reached the age of 73 years, 11 months, and 2 days. He was born at McConnelsville, Ohio, and was a member of a pioneer family consisting of eight children. He served as a soldier during the Civil War, enlisting as a member of Company C, 97th Ohio and afterwards served in regiments 161 and 191 Ohio. The deceased was married in November, 1864, to Sarah Newton. To this union six children were born, five sons and a daughter. He is survived by his wife and five children. A son, John Scott, died about six years ago. His children are, Adelbert and Clyde Scott, of Macedonia, Abner Scott of Malvern, James Scott and Mrs. Goldie Mullica of Glenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Scott moved to Nebraska in 1879 and the following year came to Mills county, where they have since resided. He joined the I.O.OF. lodge at Hillsdale and later was transferred to Glenwood, and was at the time of his death a member of the lodge here. The funeral services were under the auspices of the Glenwood I.O.O.F and were largely attended. The services at the house were conducted by Rev. Fred W. Long, who has known the decesed for many years. By special request, Mesdames B.F. Dunagan and George White sang a favorite song of Mrs. Scott's. The pall bearers were B.F. Dunagan, C.W. Rathke, M.T. Deupree, J.F. Haines, George White and W.S. Lewis. Among those in attendance at the funeral from a distance were Mrs. J.M. Newton of Stamford, Nebraska. Mrs. J.M. Isom of Bramer, Missouri, Mrs. W.C. Sides of Carson, W.F. Phillips and Mrs. Zaida Potter of Oakland, Iowa. The funeral was at 2 pm Sunday, October 11th. Interment in Glenwood cemetery. The family are grateful for the courtesies received from the friends, neighbors and lodge during the illness and death of their husband and father.
From the Newton-Forsythe Family Newsletter, Dr. Leo Lemonds, editor.

Submitted by Debra Scott Hierlmeier, dkhmom@aol.com.
[I would love to find the obits on William's wife, Sarah E. Newton.]

SHERMAN, ALVIN H.

Alvin H. SHERMAN b. October 4,1852 Clarion County, PA. d. March 7, 1934 in Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colorado. Survived by wife, Rose HUNTSMAN, m. February 2, 1881 in Emerson, Mills County, Iowa. Celebrated 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1931. Also, survived by two
brothers and a sister. Past Master of the Masonic Lodge of Emerson, Iowa. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Cheyenne Wells, CO.
Source: clipping, newspaper unknown, date March 15, 1934

Submitted by Karla Mahlberg, kmahlberg@macconnect.com
SHERMAN, ROSE ANNA HUNTSMAN

Rose Anna HUNTSMAN SHERMAN born October 8, 1858 in Emerson, Iowa. Died April 8, 1941 in Yuma, Colorado. Married: Alvin Henry SHERMAN on February 2, 1881. Husband died: March 7, 1934. Six children: Almira SHERMAN (died 1930, Cheyenne Wells); Cleve SHERMAN of Alamosa, CO.; Mrs. Lulu TAYLOR of Beatrice, Nebraska; Mrs. Faye LAMBERT of Yuma, CO.; Llewellyn SHERMAN of Rayville, Missouri; and Mrs. Dora GUDGEL of Cheyenne Wells, CO. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne, CO.
Source: a clipping from an Unknown Newspaper, 1941.
Submitted by Karla Mahlberg, kmahlberg@macconnect.com
SHERWIN, CHARLES EDWARD
Death Called C. E. SHERWIN MAY 26 Charles Edward Sherwin, son of James Sherwin and Lydia M. Sherwin, was born July 29, 1849 at Gouverneur, New York, and departed this life May 26, 1930 at Aurora, Ill. after a three months illness. He came to this vicinity in 1872 and lived with his parents on a farm about two and one-half miles south of Emerson, Iowa. After a serious illness, continuing from December, 1876 to June, 1877, he never regained his health and vigor and was compelled to seek employment at some easier task than farming. For many years he wrote Insurance and afterwards owned and operated several restaurants at Emerson and also in White City, Kansas, St. Charles, Mich. and Battle Creek, Mich. While not physically strong he was never idle and was very restless when not busy with work of some kind. Even until the last years of his life he kept up the fight and was employed at least part of the day when weather permitted. He became a member of Masonic Fraternity Oct. 6, 1892 in White City, Kansas, Lodge No. 280. On Aug. 55, 1909 he demitted from White City Lodge and has been a member of Humanity Lodge No. 378 since that time. It was his request that he be brought back to Emerson to be buried by his wife, Lovina, who preceded him in death a number of years and that the Emerson Lodge should have charge of the funeral services. He was also a member of the Baptist church while here and was a regular attendant at the weekly services. After leaving Emerson he moved his membership to the Park Baptist church, Aurora, Ill., and was a member there at the time of his death. His brothers, John C., James P., and sisters, Mary and Annette, his father and mother all preceded him in death. One brother, the only surviving member of the family Volna P. Sherwin of Chicago, came to the funeral services which were held just as had been requested. Rev. Ewing Holland of the Emerson Baptist church offered prayer and the Masonic brethren used the regular service of the Lodge. The pall bearers were W. W. Abel, J. W. McMullin, Gilbert Cheney, Charles Vesal, George W. Douglas and John Carson. "Ed," as we all called him, has many friends in and around Emerson who will be saddened to know of his death and recall the cheery greetings he gave us while here and his many kindnesses shown to all with whom he came in contact.
Source: The Malvern Leader, Malvern, Iowa, June 5, 1930

Transcribed by Vicki King, March 20, 1999, from a photocopy obtained from the Mills County Genealogy Society, Glenwood Public Library, 109 North Vine Street, Glenwood, Iowa 51534. Contact information for Vicki King: VLKing1@aol.com, 3120 Grebe Street, Omaha, NE 68112-2106, 402-453-1101.

SHERWIN, LOVINA MCCLELLAN RAY

DEATH OF EMERSON LADY
Mrs. C. E. Sherwin Passed Away Thursday Last

Emerson, Iowa, Aug. 18 - At an early hour last Thursday morning, this community was called upon to part with another of its highly respected and well known women, when Mrs. C. E. Sherwin passed to her reward.

Although Mrs. Sherwin had been a great sufferer for the past two or three years, her friends were hopeful of her recovery.

Mrs. Sherwin had lived here for a long time, and leaves besides her husband, C. E. Sherwin, a daughter Mrs. Joe McGwire, of Logan, both of who were at her bedside when death came to relieve her from her sufferings.

Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock conducted by Rev. W. G. Frankenberger.

The breaved relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their hour of sorrow.

Source: The Malvern Leader, Malvern, Iowa, August 20, 1914. Page 6

NOTE: Lovina McClellan was born January 1, 1845 in TN. Her first husband was James Ray. Her only daughter, Ruth Etta Ray, was born in Aurora, IL, December 20, 1866. Lovina Ray married Charles Edward Sherwin on March 30, 1873 at her home in Deer Creek Twp, Mills County, Iowa. Ruth Etta's married name was Maguire not McGwire.

Transcribed by Vicki King, March 20, 1999, from a photocopy of the newspaper article obtained from the Mills County Genealogy Society, Glenwood Public Library, 109 North Vine Street, Glenwood, Iowa 51534. Contact information for Vicki King: VLKing1@aol.com, 3120 Grebe Street, Omaha, NE 68112-2106, 402-453-1101.

SMITH, ALVIRA HUNTSMAN

Alvira HUNTSMAN SMITH was the First White Child Born in this Community.

Daughter of William and Almira HUNTSMAN, born July 28, 1852 in Emerson, died December 19, 1936 in Emerson. Married in March 1873 to Don H. SMITH. Two children: Mrs. W.A. BROWN of Holdton, KS and Clarence Charles SMITH of Council Bluffs. Two sisters: Mrs. Rose SHERMAN of Arapaho,Co. and Mrs. Dora BROOKS of Seldovia, Alaska. Her husband died May 8, 1922. She was oldest daughter of eight children. Her father was one of the first pioneers settling in Emerson.
Source: unknown newspaper clipping, 1936.

Submitted by Karla Mahlberg, kmahlberg@macconnect.com

SMITH, ETHAN ALLEN
LIFE SKETCH OF E. A. SMITH E. A. (Al) Smith, son of Phillip and Agnes Smith, was born in Ewing, Franklin County, Illinois, April 29, 1884. He lived in this vicinity during his early life, attending the schools and growing to young manhood. He learned the trade of barber and continued in this work the rest of his life. Nearly forty years ago he came to Iowa and located in Glenwood, starting to work at the Glenwood State School, where he continued his work as barber until approximately a year ago when illness forced him to retire. Shortly after his arrival in Glenwood he met and married Miss Hattie Wyatt, who was also working at the institution. They were devoted to each other and lived a happy life together. Mrs. Smith preceeded him in death, passing away in July, 1946. One brother and one sister also preceeded him in death. He is survived by: three brothers, William G. and C. O. Smith of Ewing, Ill.; Frank Smith of Doniphon, Mo., one half sister, Mrs. Eva Helander of DeLong, Ill. Also a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. He had made his home since his recent illness of a year ago, with one niece, Mrs. Agnes Wilkerson of Ewing, Ill., who ministered to him during his last illness and gave him every care. And she along with other members of the family wish to express their sincere appreciation to all the many friends and associates here in Glenwood who have done so many things for their uncle, and who have shown sympathy in so many ways. Mr. Smith was a member of the Methodist Church of Glenwood, and was faithful to his church. He loved it and was always interested in the activities. However, the last few years deafness prevented his taking an active part in so many activities. But he always read his church paper and Sunday School quarterlies. He was also a member of the Masonic Organization and this organization conducted the last rites at the gravesite. Mr. Smith was a faithful workman, he made many friends during his long time at the State School, He was faithful, quiet, but always ready to help anyone who needed his assistance. Services were held at the James-Reid Chapel, July 5, 1950, with Rev. J. W. Walker officiating. Mary Evelyn Logan was organist. Casket bearers were C. O. Hedrick, H. J. Curry, C. D. Hunt, Dean Gallup, Thomas Watson and Lonnie Ross. Burial was in the Glenwood cemetery.

Source: Glenwood Tribune, Thursday, July 13, 1950
E. A. SMITH SERVICES WEDNES. E. A. (Al) Smith, age 62 years, died at the home of a niece at Ewing, Illinois, Saturday, July 1. Mr. Smith was well known in this community having been an employee at the State School for 35 years, his occupation was a barber. He became ill more than a year ago and was removed to Ewing, Illinois. He had been in failing health but death came suddenly. His wife, who was employed at the State School for more than thirty years, died in 1946. Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held Wednesday, July 5 at James-Reid Chapel in Glenwood at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery. Reverend J. W. Walker will be officiant at the services. Casket bearers are: C. O. Hedrick, H. J. Curry, J. D. Hunt, Dean Gallup, Thomas Watson and Lonnie Ross. He is survived by a niece, Mrs. Arley Wilkerson of Ewing, Illinois.
Source: Glenwood Opinion, 3 July 1950
E. A. SMITH DIES IN EWING SATURDAY, SERVICES IN IOWA E. A. Smith, native of Ewing, died Saturday at 10:10 a.m. at the home of his niece, Mrs. Arlie Wilkerson of near Ewing. He was born and raised near Ewing but made his home for the past 40 years at Glenwood, Ia., where he was employed at the state institution there. His wife preceded him in death three years ago. He is survived by three brothers, Frank Smith of Doniphan, Mo., William Smith, Ewing, and C. O. Smith, Ewing, and one half sister, Mrs. Eva Helander, Delong, Ill. The body was taken to the Brayfield Funeral Home in Sesser, but will be returned to Glenwood Ia., for funeral and burial.
Source: Benton (Illinois) Evening News, 3 July 1950
Submitted by Brent Haroldsen, haroldsen@attbi.com

SMITH, HATTIE JANE WYATT

Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Smith

Hattie Jane Wyatt was born in Indiana on August 28, 1882. She came to Glenwood in 1905 and was employed at the Glenwood State School. On December 17, 1910, she was united in marriage to Ethan Allen Smith. They spent a few years in Missouri returning to Glenwood in 1913 where both of them have been employed at the State School.

Mrs. Smith was a member of the Glenwood Methodist Church.

She became ill Friday evening and passed away Wednesday, July 17, 1946, at 5:30 p.m. having reached the age of 63 years, 10 months, and 19 days.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Ethan Allen of Glenwood and one sister Edith Wyatt of Pueblo, Colo., and many, many friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 20, in James Chapel, with Rev. J. W. Walker officiating.

Music was furnished by Miss Mary Evelyn Logan. Flower bearers were: Mrs. C. E. Myers, Mrs. Thomas Watson, and Mrs. Lonnie Ross. Pallbearers were: Thomas Watson, Lonnie Ross, Earl Harman, C. D. Hunt, Dean Gallup, and Ray Armstrong.

Source: Opinion Tribune, July 25, 1946

Submitted by Brent Haroldsen, haroldsen@attbi.com

TUCKER, HENRY C.

Henry C. Tucker, resident of Pacific City, after an illness reaching through five years, passed away at his home Monday, September 10. During those years he suffered two stroke of paralysis. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoonfrom the home, conducted by Rev. Jos. F. Stille. Burial was in the Glenwood cemetery.

Henry C. Tucker was born in Putnam County, Ind., May 12, 1844, and died at Pacific City, September 17, 1917, aged 73 years, 3 months and 23 days.

At the age of 11 years he moved with his parents to Appanoose County, Ia., and later they moved to Wayne County, Ia.

In August 1861 Mr. Tucker enlisted for service in the Civil War and served for 3 years and 4 months.

In Wayne Ccounty, Ia., he was married during the year 1871. He is survived by his wife and one step-daughter, Mrs. A. Smith of Loveland, Colo. Who came to the funeral.

Three brothers, James Lee, Palco, Kan., Charles Lee of Colo., and Lincoln Lee of Pacific Junction, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Hyde of Phelps City, also survive him.

Source unknown

Submitted by: J.Kinney, JKINNEY9@COX.NET

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