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A few years ago Leland Smith of Tabor, Fremont County, Iowa, abstracted obituaries from the Tabor Beacon newspaper. Tabor is on the county line between Mills and Fremont County, therefore the paper printed obituaries from both counties. These were later microfilmed by the LDS Church on microfilm # 1491976. The obituaries start in 1887 when not much was said. The Fremont County items have been separated from the Mills County items but maybe I am not always successful. Occasionally Leland added a note to her abstract and I have included those. I also have added birth and death dates from cemetery listings if available. If you cannot find your ancestor here, use the Search Engine on the Mills Co. Index page. Cay Merryman |
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Bailey, Noble, a little child of Mrs. Lydia Bailey died on Thursday of last week of German measles. The r o emains were interred in the Malvern Cemetery. (Hillsdale news item) (Beacon 21 Jun 1895 -Fri)(Malvern Cem. 10 Oct 1894 - 13 Jun 1895)
Bass, Orris, s/o Zeno Bass, farmer, living 6 miles northeast of Tabor, was kicked to death by horses, and he died about 4 o'clock Saturday morning without regaining consciousness. Funeral services were held at his home Sunday morning, being conducted by Rev. Brewer, and remains taken to Malvern Cemetery for burial. The deceased was about 25 years of age. (Beacon - 23 Aug 1895 - Fri)( Malvern Cem. 5 Jul 1870 - 17 Aug 1895)
Bays, Joe died Sunday morning at the Glenwood House, where he had been moved to secure the safety of his family. The funeral was held Tues under the direction of the K.O.T.M., of which Lodge he was a member and in which he carried two thousand dollars insurance. Rev. L. D. Brainard conducted the services. (Beacon - 7 Jun 1895 - Fri)(Glenwood Cem. 24 Aug 1854 - 2 Jun 1895)
Beach, George, died last Sabbath morning of consumption, age 57 years. Services held at the M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. The deceased was an old soldier and was one of Hillsdale's most respected citizens. He leaves a wife and 3 children. The remains were followed to their last resting place in the cemetery east of town being a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives. (Beacon 19 Jul 1895-Fri)(Hillsdale 1840 - 1895)
Boyd, Lizzie, youngest daughter of James Boyd, died at her home Friday morning Apr 5, 1895 at the age of 21 years 9 months 19 days. She died of consumption. She leaves an aged father, and an only brother. Funeral services were held at Fairview Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Waubonsie Cemetery. (Beacon - 12 Apr 1895 - Friday)(Waubonsie Cem. 16 Jun 1873 - 5 Apr 1895)
Brown, Mrs. Rev. E. W.,(Jennie M. Whitehead) died after an illness of about 3 months, with quick consumption, on Friday morning at 1 o'clock. The funeral was held Sat. from the Presby. Church of which Mr. Brown is pastor. Mrs. Brown leaves a husband and 3 small daughters. (Malvern news item) (Beacon - 14 Jun 1895 - Friday)(Malvern Cem. 20 Sep 1861 - 7 Jun 1895)
Burres, Frankie A., The first death reported from scarlet fever in this neighborhood occurred on Monday of this week. The 4 year old s/o Wm. Burres living 4 miles northeast of town, being the victim. The funeral occurred Tuesday. (Beacon - 13 Dec 1895 - Friday)(Malvern Cem. 25 Feb 1892 - 10 Dec 1895)
Goodwin, Chas. F., died Sunday evening at Missouri Valley where he was visiting a brother. His son, Frank, was attending Tabor College. He was a member of the drug firm of Munger & Goodwin of Missouri Valley, where he had been visiting his brother, Frank Goodwin. He had typhoid pneumonia. He has been a resident of Malvern since boyhood and has been in the drug business for 16 years. He leaves his wife, a son and daughter. Services held in Malvern Tuesday P.M. (Beacon - 18 Oct 1895)(Malvern Cemetery 12 Mar 1855 - 13 Oct 1895)
Johnson, Joseph J., died of paralysis at his home two miles south of Malvern, Saturday. He was 73 years old and has lived in Mills County for 38 years. One of his grandchildren died about the same time, and both were buried Sunday. (Beacon - 16 Aug 1895-Fri)
Kelsey, Father died Friday morning. The funeral services were held in the U. B. Church, after which his remains were carried to the Thurman Cemetery for burial. (Hillsdale news item) (Beacon - 13 Sep 1895)
Linville, Sarah E. (Mrs. George) died at her home 2 miles southeast of Glenwood last Saturday afternoon. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Christian Church in this place. (Beacon - 9 Aug 1895-Fri)(Glenwood Cem.. 10 Nov 1822 - 3 Aug 1895)
McCoy, Mrs., mother of William McCoy of Rawles Township died last Friday. The remains were taken to Illinois for interment. (Beacon - 6 Dec 1895 - Friday
Morford, J. C., died 28 Sep 1895 at Wayne, Kans. of heart failure, aged 64 yrs. Morford is a brother of Mrs. John Hunter of north Tabor. He is one of the four brothers and 2 nephews, all soldiers in the Army, all of whom are still living. He was one of those who went into the Army from Tabor. (Beacon - 10 Nov 1895 - Fri)
Pinckney, Eckhart, nephew of A. L. Dillie, died Tuesday evening, aged 14 years, of injuries from an accident working on well pump. Funeral Wednesday morning. He was a resident of Glenwood all of his life. (Beacon - 26 Jul 1895 - Fri)
Phifer, William, who lived 3 miles north of Glenwood, died at his residence, Friday. The deceased was about 70 years of age and had been a resident of Mills County for a long time. (Beacon - 10 May 1895 - Fri)
Sabin, Florence V. (Mrs. A. C.) died at her home in this city (Glenwood) Monday morning. The deceased leaves a husband and two sons. She died of pneumonia. Funeral was Wed. afternoon at 2:30 (Beacon - 12 Apr 1895 - Friday)(Glenwood Cem. 1851 - 1895)
Shane, James died last Sunday evening of malaria fever. The funeral was held Monday, Rev. Preston conducting the services. (Hillsdale news item) (Beacon - 23 Aug 1895-Fri)
Swope, John, brother of James Swope of this city (Glenwood) died at Red Oak. He was engaged in the furniture business in that city. Deceased was formerly a resident of Glenwood and has many friends here. The funeral will be held at Red Oak Thurs. morning. (Beacon - 19 Apr 1895 - Friday)
Wheeler, C. S., one of Center's most respected citizens, died at his home two miles west of town last Sunday of typhoid pneumonia. He leaves a great number of friends and relatives in this county. (Hillsdale news item) (Beacon - 12 Apr 1895 - Friday)(Glenwood Cem. 17 May 1855 - 7 Apr 1895)
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Ballard, Lewis, a section hand on the Q was run over by the cars at Hillsdale Mon night, dying from his injuries Tues morning. Mr. Ballard had been a resident of Hillsdale for 15 years and was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in that place. His funeral was held Wed under the direction of that Society. (Beacon - 7 Aug, 1896)
Ballard, Wesley G. was born in Putnam Co. MO 26 Aug 1868 and died at Hillsdale, Iowa 4 Aug 1896. The day before his death he, with the rest of the section hands, was sitting upon a car loaded with cinders intending to unload the same when it was hauled to the place where it was wanted by the way freight engine then at Hillsdale. When the train was backed down to the car, it struck the car upon which the men were sitting with such force as to knock the men from the car. Mr. Ballard fell under the car and was run over, receiving injuries from which he died the following day. Mr. Ballard was unmarried and a very unselfish man, having willingly given of his wages during the past 11 years to his father, to assist in caring for the family and keeping them together. Hillsdale Lodge #331 IOOF, of which deceased was a member, had charge of the funeral services, and the remains being laid to rest in the Hillsdale Cemetery (Beacon - 14 Aug 1896) (This must be the same man as above even if the names are different CM)
Britt, Mrs. Martha, wife of Honorable T. M. Britt died at her home two miles north of this city (Hillsdale) at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon 12 Jan 1896. A husband and two children (son and daughter) survive her. Services conducted by Rev. Dr. Brewer, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Malvern Cemetery. (Beacon - 24 Jan 1896)
Howarth, Harry M. age 28 years, died at his father's residence 5 miles south of Glenwood on Monday morning at 5 AM. His father is a prominent farmer and Harry was unusually bright and very popular. (Beacon - 22 May 1896)(Glenwood Cem. 21 Oct 1867 - 18 May 1896)
Jones, Elias, an old time resident of Glenwood, died in IL and his body was shipped back to Glenwood for burial (Beacon - 13 Nov 1896)(Glenwood Cem. 22 Jun 1819 - 2 Nov 1896)
Marrow, Perl Caroline, the infant daughter of Frank & Ella Marrow, died of cholera infantum last week, Thursday 27 August 1896 and was buried the same day at Malvern (Beacon - 4 Sep 1896)
Moon, Theresa, died Monday. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Moon of Glenwood, age 3 1/2 years. Died of scarlet fever. (Beacon - 3 Apr 1896)(Glenwood Cem. 30 Aug 1892 - 30 Mar 1896)
Moon, Theron died Monday. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Moon of Glenwood, age 1 1/2 years. Died of scarlet fever. These were the two youngest children of the Moons and they died within an hour of each other and were buried the same day in the Glenwood Cemetery.(Beacon - 3 Jan 1896 - Fri)(Glenwood Cem. 11 Sep 1894 - 30 Mar 1896)
Reade, the infant son of N. K. Reade and wife died Saturday last. (Beacon - 4 Sep 1896 - Friday)
Reade, Grace, wife of James Reade died last Friday night. This is a sad blow to Mr. Reade, having been married only about two years and leaving him with a babe only a few months old. (Beacon-4 Sep 1896)
Rew, Clifford, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rew of Silver City, who was so badly gored by a steer a few weeks ago, died last Thursday evening. (Beacon 30 Oct 1896 - Friday)(Silver City Cem. 6 Jun 1885 - 22 Oct 1896)
Rhode, Mrs. Maggie, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dunsdon, 2 1/2 miles northwest of Tabor on Monday, 2 Nov 1896 at 9 PM of bilious pneumonia. She was born 31 Mar 1872 and married to Mr. John Duncan Rhode on 6 Dec 1893. Last spring her husband died, since which time she has been gradually failing in health. On Wednesday October 28 she was taken suddenly worse. Funeral services held at the Congregational Church by Elder H. Kemp of the Church of Latter Day Saints of which she was a member. She leaves father and mother, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Remains were interred in the Tabor Cemetery. (Beacon - 6 Nov 1896)(Tabor Cem. 31 Mar 1872 - 2 Nov 1896)
Skaggs, W. L. One time a resident of Rawles Township, Mills County, Iowa died recently. His brother R. M. Skaggs arrived home Tues. evening from Enid, Okla where he was called a week ago by the fatal illness of his brother. (Beacon - 8 May 1896 - Friday)
Underwood, Blanche (Glenwood Phone Operator) died Saturday afternoon. She was poisoned by a mistake of a druggist. The young lady was indisposed and called a physician, who prescribed for her. The druggist who filled the prescription gave her by mistake some kind of poison, and two doses were taken before the error was discovered. She suffered terribly until her death. Funeral was Sunday at 2 o'clock (Beacon 24 Jan 1896)
Utterback, Sarah, born Mercer Co. KY 10 Aug 1814 and died 21 Apr 1896, age 81years 8months 11days. Her maiden name was Terhune. She was married to Fielden Utterback in Johnson Co. IN 27 Oct 1833 and removed to Iowa in 1856. She was the mother of 10 children, 6 of whom are living - her husband and 4 children having preceded her to the Great Beyond. Funeral services by Elder W. F. Smith at Pleasant Hill Christian Church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery nearby. (Beacon - 24 Apr 1896 - Fri)(Pleasant Hill Cem. 10 Aug 1814 - 21 Apr 1896)
Williams, Judge J. F. died at his home just west of Glenwood on 4 July 1896. He came here from MO and at an early day built a mill near his late home and operated it for years. A Democrat of the rugged old school, he was a sagacious and honored leader of his party. The funeral occurred from his late home Sunday and was one of the most largely attended in the history of the county. He leaves a wife and a number of married children, all in comfortable circumstances. (Beacon 17 July 1896)(Glenwood Cem. 22 Jul 1822 - 4 Jul 1896)
Woodrow, E. R. S., died at his home in Glenwood Wednesday of last week. He was one of the oldest settlers of Mills County. (Beacon - 4 Sep 1896 - Friday)(Glenwood Cem. 28 Jan 1830 - 26 Aug 1896)
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Anderson, Charles (Malvern Leader) died about 25 July 1897 at Ft. Madison penitentiary. (Beacon 6 Aug 1897) For further details contact Cay Merryman <caym@infowest.com>
Brittain, Miss Lydia, died at her home on Line Street Wednesday morning after an illness of 8 or 10 years. Funeral services were held today, Thursday at the Christian Church at 2 o'clock (Beacon - 4 Jun 1897)
Edmonds, Cliff, word was received in this city the last part of last week of the death at Burlington Junction MO of Cliff Edmonds, a young man, well known to a number of our citizens. Mr. Edmonds died on Wed. of last week and was buried Sat. He was about 18 or 20 years of age and a brother of Fred and Ed, both of whom have worked in Tabor at various times, and whose home was in Malvern up to within the past year died 22 Sep 1897. (Beacon 1 Oct 1897)
English, Major W. R., who has been a resident of Glenwood since 1856, died last week, age(illegible). For 20 consecutive years, Mr. English was janitor of the public schools in Glenwood, and many of the graduates who have gone forth from the high school remember with pleasure the smiling face and kind heart of the old Major. (Beacon - 11 Jun 1897 - Friday)(Glenwood Cem. 1814 - 29 May 1897)
Fellows, Milo was born in Luzerne County PA on 11 Feb 1823 being one of the youngest of the family of 19 children, all of whom lived until the youngest was of age. This is the only family that the writer ever knew whose own father was a soldier in the War of the Revolution. Abial Fellows was born in 1763 and entered the Continental Army at the age of 16 years. He also held a colonel's commission in the War of 1812. His wife, the mother of the late Milo Fellows, was a grandaughter of Stephen Hopkins, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. In September 1829, he, with his father's family, moved to Michigan and settled in Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo County, the homestead being still occupied by the only brother living. He occupied his portion of the estate left him by his father's will until 1848, when he moved to Flowerfield in the next county, and entered in the mercantile business. On 20 Nov 1844 he was married to Chloe Delight Brush, with whom he lived until her death, which occurred in the winter of 1856. He was married again in the winter of 1857 to Clarissa Wheeler, who survives him. In June 1858 he left Michigan with his family and a party of friends for the prairies of Nebraska, going overland. Arriving at Plattsmouth, he sent his family back to Michigan and continued his journey, reaching the mouth of Cherry Creek, on the ground where Denver now stands, 23 October 1858. This being on the eve of an election, the deceased with his eastern friends were solicited to take part in the contest where a fight was to be made between the friends of Wm. Clandy of Omaha and the friends of Hiram J. Graham of Pacific City, Mills County, Iowa....one of whom was to be sent to Washington to represent the territory of Colorado. Mr. Fellows was pressed into service as Administrator of oath to the election board which consisted of Moses Stocking, J. H. Tierny, G. F. Griffeth and William Yonker, and the old oath used to qualify town officers in Michigan was administered. The election came off and Mr. Graham was elected by 7 votes, and armed with the first and probably the strangest set of papers Colorado ever sent, he went to Washington as the peoples' representative. Mr. Fellows did some mining and trading, visited Pikes Peak, tramped over the now famous Cripple Creek region, and not meeting with the good fortune of many who have gone there since then, he returned to Nebraska and located at Plattsmouth, where he resided during the 60's and was acting postmaster during the Civil War while Capt. J. W. Marshall, Postmaster, was in the service of his country. About 1870 he purchased a farm in Mills County, Iowa on Silver Creek, which he sold soon after, buying another on Deer Creek. He resided there up to the time of his death, which occurred 7 July 1897 and which was the result of a second paralytic stroke, the first occurring about Christmas 1895. He leaves behind his widow, two children by his first wife: Mrs. Jane R. Wells of Plattsmouth, and Rush O. Fellows of Omaha, and two children of his second marriage: Mrs. C. M. Rice of Tabor, and Milo W. Fellows, the latter being still at home with his mother. He also leaves one brother, O. H. Fellows of Schoolcraft, Michigan, and two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Sibley of State Center, Iowa and Mrs. Sarah Huyck of Little Prairie Ronde, Michigan. Services were held Tuesday 8 July 1897 at 2 PM in the Church in Strahan and interment was made in the Malvern Cemetery, the Masons conducting the ceremonies. All his children were present at the funeral (Tabor Iowa Beacon 18 June 1897-Friday)(Malvern Cem. 11 Feb 1822 - 7 Jun 1897)
Follett, W. K., died very suddenly at his home north of town (Malvern) at about 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.(22 May 1897). Since the accident that befell him on the 6th, he had gotten along famously. The theory of his physician as to the immediate cause of his death is that a thrombus, or tiny clot of blood, floating in the circulation caught in the valve of the heart and suddenly stopped the action of that organ. Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o'clock Tuesday, conducted by Rev. W. J. Watson, assisted by Rev. Mr. Walburn. The services were in immediate charge of Milton Summers Post G.A.R. of which the deceased was a charter member. (Beacon - 28 May 1897 - Fri)(Malvern Cem. 22 Jan 1838 - 22 May 1897)
Galbreath, Joe, the veteran welldigger of Mills County died in Malvern last week after a short illness. Altho a veteran of the last war, Joe did not belong to the G. A. R. but Milton Summers Post took care of him during his last illness and escorted his remains to their last resting place. The deceased has been a resident of Mills County for 32 years. (Beacon - 3 Dec 1897)
Gates, Fred of Omaha, a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Tolles of our city (Glenwood) was the victim of a sad accident at the institution Fri. He was engaged as a carpenter on the new building, and while at work helping to put up the rafters, lost his balance and fell 60 feet striking his head. He was unconscious when they reached him and remained so until he died about 2 hours later. His parents were telegraphed and came on the 6 o'clock train from Omaha. The funeral was held Sat. afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tolles, conducted by Rev. F. R. Leach. (Beacon 22 Oct 1897)
Gwathmey, George, for 20 years a resident of Glenwood, died last week after a brief illness. Mr. Gwathmey was one of the oldest pharmacists in the State. (Beacon - 30 Jul 1897 - Friday)(Glenwood Cem. 5 Feb 1837 - 19 Jul 1897)
Judah, John, While engaged in a friendly scuffle with a neighbor one day last week, John Judah of Indian Creek, Mills County, dropped dead. The cause of death was from the rupture of a blood vessel near the heart. Deceased was 53 years old and had lived in Mills County most of his life. (Beacon - 20 Aug 1897) (South Grove Cem. 11 May 1845 - 11 Aug 1897)
Reagan, Ed, a young man who worked for H. H. Woodrow (Malvern) in the spring of 1895 was killed in NY last week by the accidental discharge of a gun. The deceased had relatives in Imogene. (Beacon-17 Sep 1897)
Redding, Vina May, 9 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Redding, 5 miles northeast of Tabor, died Saturday AM. Services held at the Rawles Baptist Church at 10 o'clock Sunday after which the remains were laid to rest in the Malvern Cemetery. (Beacon - 26 Feb 1897 - Friday)
Schanck, Mrs. (Malvern Leader) Mr. and Mrs. Denise Wyant of Newmans Grove, NE, Mrs. Isaac Wyant of Holstein, and Mr. W. B. Bell of Tabor came to attend the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. Schanck Wed. (Beacon - 4 Jun 1897)
Serles, Albert, a farm hand in the employ of F. H. Plumer, residing 2 1/2 miles from Silver City. He was an Englishman about 26 years of age. (Beacon 9 Jul 1897) For more details contact <caym@infowest.com>
Stille, George, last Saturday afternoon this Glenwood boy was drowned in Pony Creek. He and another boy were in bathing and he stepped into a deep hole and never came up. George was 15. (Beacon - 4 Jun 1897)
Tolles, Mrs. Will. was buried at Silver City last Sunday. She died in Omaha of eclampsia. Will has the sympathy of all Glenwood in this hour of trouble. (Glenwood News) (The Beacon - 18 Nov 1887)
Tweedy, Rev. M. T., formerly pastor of the Methodist Church at Hillsdale, died last week at his home in Council Bluffs (Beacon - 28 May 1897 - Friday)
Wearin, William, formerly residing near Hastings, Mills County, died unexpectedly at his home in Roseville, CA 11 Aug 1897. His death was said to have been caused by eating canned fruit thought to have contained poison. Mrs. Wearin is also sick. (Beacon - 3 Sep 1897)
White, H. C., a carpenter at Malvern, was found dead just inside the gate of his dooryard on Tuesday of last week. He had been hunting and it is supposed that he slipped and fell in passing thru the gate, his gun being discharged in the fall, and the heavy load of shot entering his head. (Beacon - 12 Mar 1897 - Fri)Malvern Cem. d. 2 Mar 1897 52 years)
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Bailer, R. (from 30 Nov 1888 10 years ago) died 4 Oct 1888 at her home on Waubonsie, Lovina R. Bailer age 49years 11months 4days (Beacon - 2 Dec 1898)
Blue, Chas. M. Word was received in Tabor Tuesday noon of the death at Hillsdale on Monday of Chas. M. Blue, from an overdose of morphine. Mr. Blue was a welldigger by trade, and a good one. (Beacon - 23 Dec 1898)
Bricknell, Mrs. Sarah Savage, died at her home 3 miles northeast of town last Sunday morning after being confined to her bed for a number of weeks as the result of an injury to her spine caused by a fall. The deceased was born in Fulbeck, Lincolnshire, England 26 July 1828. She was married to Wm. Bricknell in 1856, two children being the result of the union. They moved to Pittsfield OH in 1857 and in 1865 located near Tabor, Iowa, where they have lived ever since. The husband and one son remain to mourn her loss. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Dr. Askin at the Congregational Church on Monday afternoon, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Tabor Cemetery (died 8 May 1898) (Beacon 13 May 1898) (Cemetery book says birth was 27 July 1831)(Tabor Cem. 27 Jul 1831 - 8 May 1898)
Donnell, Pearl, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Donnell of Glenwood, Iowa, passed away Sunday night 29 May 1898, after an illness of about two years. She was born at Glenwood, Iowa in 1874. Graduating from Glenwood high school in 1891, she then attended Tabor College for 3 years. After she was compelled to give up the active duties of life, all that medical skill and loving hearts could devise was done. Death was caused by consumption. (Beacon - 24 June 1898)
Hale, Mack, a prominent citizen of Glenwood, died Sat. night. He has been in poor health for several months, but only recently retired from business, after a continuous business career of nearly a quarter century. (Beacon - 8 July 1898)(Glenwood Cem. 20 Mar 1853 - 3 Jul 1898)
Hobson, Stephen, after an illness extending thru almost a year past, Mr. Stephen Hobson passed away in the early hours of Friday morning at his home one mile south of Hillsdale. Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church at Hillsdale Sunday, Rev. F. Leach, Pastor of the Glenwood Baptist Church officiating, assisted by Rev. T. D. Molesworth, pastor of the Hillsdale Church. The church was inadequate to accomodate the throng of people who assembled to pay last tribute of respect to a beloved friend and neighbor. The remains were interred in the Hillsdale Cemetery. The deceased was one of the latest pioneers of the County, having purchased and settled upon the farm where his last days were spent, about 30 years ago. (Beacon - 21 Jan 1898)(Hillsdale Cem. 25 Apr 1819 - 14 Jan 1898)
Ickis, Mrs. Minnie died Sunday morning at her old home in White Cloud Township. She had been in poor health for months, but was able to come home during the summer for a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Davis and while there, had taken worse. Minnie Davis was born at the home where she died on 11 Aug 1872. She was a student of Tabor College from the spring of 1889 to the winter of 1893. While here she met Carl Ickis, to whom she was married 13 Jun 1894, making her home since that time in Denver. She leaves her husband to mourn alone, their only child having gone before when only 11 months old. (Beacon - 16 Sep 1898)
Kline, J. M. Word was received in town Wednesday of the sudden death of J. M. Kline, who lives between Tabor and Malvern on the line of the T & N. No particulars. Mr. Kline had served for a number of years in a most acceptable manner as a member of the county board of supervisors, and at the time of his death was a candidate for re-election endorsed by all parties. (Beacon - 4 Nov 1898)(Malvern Cem. 28 Nov 1848 - 1 Nov 1898)
Madden, Mrs. John, who has lived with her husband in North Tabor for a number of years, died Sunday morning and was buried Tuesday, interment being made in the Malvern Cemetery (Beacon 21 Oct 1898) (Malvern Cem. 21 Sep 1832 - 16 Oct 1898)
McFadden, Alexander, died last week, Wednesday, at his home 3 miles west of Henderson in the 70th year of his life. J. H. Hunter attended the funeral on Thurs. Mr. McFadden being the father of the wife of Mr. Hunter's son, Henry. (Beacon - 16 Dec 1898)
McPherron, Alfred (a 10 year old item) died at his residence in Rawles Township 29 Oct 1888 of senile pneumonia. Mr. McPherron was born in East Tennessee, April 1820 and was one of the earliest settlers in Mills County. He leaves a wife but no children. (Beacon 4 Nov 1898)(Waubonsie Cem. 22 Apr 1820 - 29 Oct 1888)
McPherron, Mrs. M. A. S., died Monday at her home in Rawles Township at the age of nearly 75 years. She was an old settler of Mills County (Beacon - 23 Dec 1898)(Waubonsie Cem. 15 Jun 1823 - 18 Dec 1898)
Munsinger, Horace S. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Munsinger were called upon last Saturday to part with one of their twin boys at the age of just one week, death being caused by hydrocephalus. (Beacon - 11 Feb 1898)
Rickabaugh, Mrs., died at the home of her son D. P. Rickabaugh on Center Street Tuesday fternoon, at the advanced age of 86 years. She had been helpless for sometime as the result of paralysis, and her death was not unexpected. Interment was made today (Thursday) in the Malvern Cemetery. (Beacon - 23 Dec 1898)
Terryberry, Dan, living 4 miles north of Tabor on the Hillsdale road, died last Friday night from paralytic stroke. Deceased was in his 66th year having lived on the farm where he died from early boyhood. Funeral was held at the home Sunday, being conducted by Rev. Fisher of the Tabor Christian Church, and the remains were laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery (Beacon - 8 April 1898)(Fairview Cem. 4 Mar 1832 - 2 Apr 1898)
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Buhr, _____, The Glenwood Opinion tells of a sad incident that happened to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buhr of Rawles Township recently. They were visiting with Mr. McAlexander's family north of Glenwood, when all at once their 9 month old baby was taken violently ill. After struggling with the disease for a few hours, the little one finally succumbed. The exact nature of the complaint could not be definitely ascertained but it was some ailment incident to childhood. (Beacon - 13 Jan 1899 (Or should this be 1900?)
Cahill, John, an aged and respected citizen of Solomon, Mills County, Iowa, died last week at the home of his son in Denver. He was postmaster at Solomon up to a few months ago when he resigned and went to Colorado to seek relief from the cancer on his tongue. He was 97 years old. (Beacon - 21 Jul 1899)
Christy, Coll. died at his home in Silver City, Tues. morning of last week, having been a sufferer from consumption for several years past. Coll. was an old and well known resident of Mills County. His illness dates back a number of years, and the disease which finally resulted in his death was brought on in a very novel manner. A number of years ago when he was in the West, he was chased by a band of Indians, and in order to escape them, he was compelled to jump into and swim across a mountain stream, which at the time was filled with floating ice. The exposure resulting from this cold bath brought on a severe illness, and altho he finally recovered sufficiently to attend to his business affairs, he never was a well man from that time. (Beacon - 6 Jan 1899)(This is probably Joseph C. Christy, buried in the Silver City Cem. 1840 - 1898)
Delavan, C. M. The Glenwood Tribune tells of a recent trip made by Mr. H. N. Delavan, who lives northwest of Tabor, in search of the grave of his brother, C. M. Delavan, who had been killed in St. Clair County MO, 35 years ago. His mission was, if successful in finding his brother's grave, to bring the remains home for burial, and his search down in the heart of MO, and its outcome read like a romance. The Tribune says: "Mr. Delavan had not the slightest notion where his brother lay, but commenced at once on his arrival to institute a thorough search. By great good luck, he heard of a lady who had been to his brother's grave and he went in quest of her. He found her and she took him to the spot, a point near the edge of a lonely field. She was able to identify the place from the fact that she had put two stones over the grave to mark it when Mr. Delavan was buried. The way she came to take such a deep interest in a stranger was this: "Mr. Delavan had been a soldier in the Confederate Army, and having been wounded in an engagement he stopped at a farmhouse to recover. While there, a company of northern troops came along, and took him out and shot him. The lady in question heard of the occurrence and thought from the description of the man who was shot that it was a member of her family. When she reached the place, she found she had been mistaken, but, being a person of humane instincts, she had a grave dug and placed two stones there to mark the grave of the dead soldier. Mr. Delavan dug down and found his brother's bones, which he transferred to the family burial ground at Pleasant Hill. (Beacon - 8 Dec 1899)(Pleasant Hill Cem. 17 Aug 1842 - 21 Jul 1863)
Gillilland, Miss Gertrude. This community was shocked on Sunday morning by the announcement that Miss Gertrude Gillilland had died the night before at the home of her mother in Tabor. She had returned to Tabor only a few days previous to her death, and very few knew she was ill. She had been a severe sufferer from heart trouble for a number of years. She was in the 24th year at the time of her death. She graduated from the Glenwood high school, and began teaching before she was 17 years of age and has made teaching her life work, attending Tabor College one year. After several years in the Glenwood school, she resigned her position to accept a position in the high school at Webster SD hoping that a change of climate would be beneficial to her health. Remains were laid to rest beside her father, brother and sister in the beautiful cemetery at Glenwood on Monday (Beacon - 17 Mar 1899)(Glenwood Cem. 27 Dec 1875 - 12 Mar 1899)
Glover, Eddie. There is a peculiar sadness connected with the death at Malvern the latter part of last week of Eddie Glover, followed so closely by the death of his aged mother, Mrs. John Glover, both of whom lived in Tabor about 10 years ago, where the father died. At one time the family consisted of 12 persons - the parents and 10 children, one of the latter being adopted. Death claimed members of the family until only the mother and one son remained. The death last week of these two removes the last member of the family, the grim reaper having claimed all. (Beacon - 14 Apr 1899)
Glover, Matilda (Mrs. John) d. 10 Apr 1899, age 63 (see above)
Good, Milton West was born in Harrison Co. Iowa 20 Sep 1896; died 17 Jan 1899. Little Milton was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Good, who live 3 miles northeast of Tabor. He died Monday of pneumonia. His death was very sudden. Sunday evening he was attacked by la grippe which rapidly developed into pneumonia, and he died early Tuesday morning. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. E. H. Harrison on Wednesday at 10:30, after which the little body was laid to rest in the Tabor Cemetery. (Beacon - 20 Jan 1899)
Harrison, Christopher, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this vicinity, died at his home in Tabor, Thursday evening 3 Aug 1899 of Bright's disease. Mr. Harrison's health had been failing for several months, but he was confined to his bed only a little over a week. His family were all at his bedside at the end, his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Shellington and brother Mr. Benjamin Harrison of Wakefield NE having arrived at noon on the day of his death. The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Dr. Askin, pastor of the Congregational Church. Interment was in Tabor Cemetery. Christopher Harrison was born in No Kyme, Lincolnshire, England, 5 Oct 1835. With his wife and daughter he came to America in 1861 settling first in Delaware. He came to Iowa in 1861, locating in Mills County, just east of Tabor, where he lived until 3 years ago when he moved to north Tabor. In 1861 Mr. Harrison became identified with the Baptist Church of Tabor, being one of its earliest members. He leaves a wife and 2 children: Mrs. J. W. Shellington of Wakefield NE and Rev. E. H. Harrison, pastor of the Percival Baptist Church. (Beacon 11 Aug 1899)
Kelley, P. P., A prominent attorney of Mills County, died at his home in Glenwood Tuesday evening of last week. Mr. Kelley was one of the Democratic candidates for Judge in this district several years ago. (Beacon - 6 Jan 1899)(Glenwood Cem. 23 Jun 1848 - 27 Dec 1898)
Lloyd, Caleb The remains of Caleb Lloyd were brought to Glenwood last week for burial, he having been accidentally killed at his home in Kansas. Two brothers of the deceased reside near Glenwood, Evan and Thomas Lloyd. (Beacon - 15 Dec 1899)(Glenwood Cem. 15 May 1847 - 4 Dec 1900)
Mickelwait, Richard, H. C. Dye received the sad news Wednesday of the death of his grand uncle Richard Mickelwait, which occurred that morning at his home in Glenwood. Death was caused by asthma, from which disease Mr. M. has been a sufferer for sometime. Funeral will be held at the home in Glenwood at 10 o'clock Friday morning. He was one of Mills County's pioneer residents. Besides his wife, 5 children are left to mourn the death of a kind and loving husband and father: Mrs. Maggie Skillicorn, Mrs. Eva Brown---Miller, Mrs. Lou Scott, Malvern, and Grover Mickelwait, all of whom live in or near Glenwood. Deceased was in his 69th year (Beacon - 24 Feb 1899)(Glenwood Cem. 8 Sep 1830 - 22 Feb 1899)
Patrick, R. for a great many years a resident of Mills County, died Thursday evening of paralysis at his home in Emerson. Mr. Patrick was 76 years old. The deceased is the father of O. R. Patrick of Glenwood. (Beacon - 29 Dec 1899)(Emerson Cem. 12 Oct 1823 - 21 Dec 1899)
Peppers, William Lee. The 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peppers, who live 5 miles north and 2 miles west of Tabor, died Saturday night and was buried Sunday in the Methodist Cemetery in that neighborhood. This death was a sad one, the young man having been afflicted with a disease similar to dropsy, and although he had been taken to hospitals in Omaha and Council Bluffs, the doctors there could give him no relief. (Beacon - 29 Sep 1899)(Glenwood Cem. 14 Jan 1886 - 23 Sep 1899)
Rist, Bessie, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Rist, who live about 3 miles north of Tabor, d. Friday, 6 Jan 1899, of diptheria. Funeral was held Saturday and the remains buried in the Tabor Cemetery. (Beacon - 13 Jan 1899)
Rist, Mrs. Jake living 4 miles northwest of Tabor, died the first of the week from cancer, from which dread disease she has been suffering for several years. She was buried Wednesday afternoon in the Tabor Cemetery. Mrs. Margaret Rist, nee Kerns, was born in Harrison County KY, 13 Apr 1856 and died about 3 miles north of Tabor, Iowa 17 Oct 1899, age 43years 6moths 4days. She was united in marriage to Jacob S. Rist, 6 Jan 1875. 6 children, 5 girls and 1 boy were born to them. Three children preceded the mother in death, and the 3 remain with their father to mourn her departure; Mrs. Rist was converted to Jesus Christ in 1890, and in 1898 she united with the M. E. Church becoming a member of the Fairview class. Funeral services occurred on Wednesday afternoon 18 Oct 1899 from the Fairview Church, and were conducted by Rev. H. C. Preston, Pastor of the Church. Interment was made in Tabor Cemetery. (Beacon - 27 Oct 1899)
Roberts, Jasper, a brother of ex County Clerk Roberts, died at the home of another brother near Auburn NE, recently after a very brief illness. The remains were buried in the Malvern Cemetery (Beacon-6 Jan 1899)
Smith, W. J. C., one of the best known citizens of central Mills County, died at his home in Silver Creek Township, Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. For many months, Mr. Smith suffered from a cancer on the neck, the physician being able to afford him but temporary relief. Funeral was held Monday afternoon. Deceased was born in Greencastle IN 24 Apr 1843. He came to Iowa in 1855, enlisted in the 6th Iowa Inf. and was mustered in the U. S. Army in 1860. He served 3 years and came to Mills County in the fall of 1865. He was married to Jara R. Wheeler in 1867. He leaves a wife, 2 sons and 2 daughters: Guy E. and Gay J; Mrs. Bernice H. Bartlett of Council Bluffs, and Mrs. Daisy W. Kline of Tabor. Also one sister, Mrs. R. H. Daniel of Glenwood. (Beacon - 22 Sep 1899)(Malvern Cem. 24 Apr 1843 - 15 Sep 1899)
- Steele, Mrs. M. J. One of the saddest accidents that we
have been called upon to chronicle for sometime occurred Monday at
Tyndall SD, in which Mrs. M. J. Steele, sister of Mrs. A. Ring of
this place, together with her little child, were fatally burned by
a gasoline explosion and the other child was seriously burned.
Apparently Mrs. Steele was preparing the morning meal. Mrs. Ring
left on the Monday afternoon train for Malvern, where she joined
her mother, Mrs. J. W. Strahan, and went to the stricken home. The
bodies of the mother and child were brought to Malvern for burial
and the funeral was held at that place today (Thursday)
- Mrs. Steele, or "Chattie" Guilford, as she was known before her marriage, had many friends in Tabor. At one time she was employed as bookkeeper in the bank at Malvern. About a week ago, another sister was suddenly stricken by tetanus caused by running a nail into her foot. Mrs. Chatta Guilford and baby's funeral was held at the Baptist Church (Malvern) Thursday afternoon of last week. Pastors of all the churches were present and assisted with the services. Rev. Watson preached the sermon. He was deeply affected thru the service, stating that he had officiated at the baptism and at the marriage of the deceased. At the close of the service, the casket, which contained all that was mortal of both mother and babe, was tenderly conveyed and laid to rest in the Malvern Cemetery. (Beacon - 17 Mar 1899)(Malvern Cem. Chatta E. 12 Mar 1870 - 6 Mar 1899 = Little Mary 3 Aug 1897 - 6 Mar 1899)
Stone, William L., age 86 years and an old Mills Co pioneer, passed away Sunday at his home east of Glenwood. He leaves a wife and 6 children. The oldest of the latter being Honorable John Y. Stone, formerly attorney general. Death was caused by cancer of the stomach. Funeral occurred Monday the burial taking place in the East Liberty Cemetery north of Malvern. Mr. Stone had lived in Silver Creek locality for 43 years (Beacon 1 Sep 1899)(East Liberty Cem. 30 Mar 1822 - 27 Aug 1899)
Stranathan, Mrs. John who lived northeast of Hillsdale, died very suddenly Saturday evening, her death being caused by heart failure. The deceased was a sister of Adj. Gen. Byers, and was an old and respected citizen, having lived at the home where she died for nearly 35 years. She leaves 3 grown children to mourn her death, her husband having died 5 or 6 years ago. (Beacon - 13 Jan 1899)(Glenwood Cem. 2 Dec 1843 - 7 Jan 1899)
Terryberry, George F. who, until some 14 or 15 years ago, lived about half way between Tabor and Hillsdale, died last week at the home of his son in Plattsmouth. Deceased leaves a wife, one son and several grandchildren. His son is named as Executor of his estate, which, in real estate, has a valuation of over $20,000 and in personal property of $30,000. (Beacon - 3 Feb 1899)
Vaughn, Edward. Monday's dispatches announced the death on 3 May 1899 of Edward Vaughn, private of Co. C, 51st Iowa. Pvt. Vaughn died from smallpox. His home is in Glenwood. He enlisted at Des Moines 15 June 1898 and was 21 years of age. d. 3 Mar 1899 at Cavite, Philippine Islands, Buried San Roque, PI, Grave 34 ( Beacon - 12 May 1899)
