Hamilton, Mr. J. H. died at his home in Glenwood, Thursday morning Jan. 27, 1910, after an illness of about three weeks. The funeral services were held at the family home on Sunday afternoon, Jan 30 by the Glenwood Lodge IOOF of which order the deceased was a prominent member. (Feb 3, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
Uttvits, Miss Tillie. The sad news was received here last Sat. of the death of Miss Tillie Uttvits, daughter of Mrs. Laura Uttvits and a former well known lady of this place, at her home in St. Louis. She was afflicted with Brights disease but was dangerously sick but a short time before her death. (Malvern news)(Feb 10, 1910, Tabor Beacon - Thursday)
Thurber, Helen. In a telephone message to his mother at Glenwood, Mr. Horace Thurber off Salt Lake City gave them the sad news of the death of his little girl, Helen, aged three. She was sick but a few days with scarlet fever. (Feb 24, 1910 - Tabor Beacon-Thursday)
Thomas, Mrs. Ed. Mrs. Fred Lawson and two children went to Glenwood Sat. to attend the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Ed Thomas (Feb 24, 1910 - Tabor Beacon - Thursday)
- Follett, Mrs. W. K. After weary weeks of suffering, Mrs. W. K. Follett, a pioneer of Mills County, died at her home two miles north of town, Mon. evening Feb 14, 1910 at 5:15. While the malady from which Mrs. Follett suffered made her case hopeless from the start, yet when the final summons came it was a great shock to the community. Having lived in the county for more than half a century, her circle of friends and acquaintances extended thruout the county and the announcement of her demise brings widespread regret. (Feb 24, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
Walker, Mrs. Lawson died at her home in Glenwood, Monday morning Mar 14, 1910 about eight o'clock, death resulting from spasms in child birth. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. King, and was formerly Miss Eva King (Mar 24, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
McMullin, L. D. of Emerson, a pioneer resident of Iowa, aged 80 yrs. Died of pneumonia at the home of his daughter Mrs. C. J. Pratt of Red Oak at 8 Sat. AM after an illness of only a few days. Mr. McMullin is survived by nine children with one of whom W. J. McMullin of Red Oak, he made his home. At the time he was taken ill, he was visiting with his daughter at Red Oak. The body was taken to Emerson for burial, funeral services being held Monday PM at 2 from the Presbyterian church at that place. From 12 to 2 o'clock the body laid in state at the church. Mr. McMullin was widely known thruout the state, having lived in Iowa for many years. During the past week he had celebrated his 80th birthday (Mar 24, 1910 - Tabor Beacon)
Huntsman, Mrs. Hannah, mother of A. E. Huntsman of Emerson, died at her home in Shenandoah on Tuesday night of last week. She was 75 years of age. The remains were taken to Emerson for interment, funeral services being held there Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Bartley. (Mar 24, 1910 - Tabor Beacon)
Snodgrass, James J., died at his home in Emerson, Mar 17, 1910, aged 70 years. He had been a member of the Masonic Lodge for nearly 30 years and had lived near Emerson since 1877. Funeral services were held in Emerson on Thursday, conducted by Rev. F. O. Bump and in charge of Humanity Lodge # 388, A F & A M. (Mar 24, 1910, Tabor Beacon)
Markell, Adam who lived five miles north of Malvern expired while sitting in his chair Tuesday evening of last week. He had been in his usual health with no sign of his approaching death. He was seventy-five years of age. (Apr 7, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
Harris, W. W., Malvern was shocked this morning to hear that W. W. Harris, one of Malvern's oldest and most respected citizens had passed away at the home of his son, O. M. Harris, at 2 AM. He had suffered from an attack of the grip a couple of weeks ago but had about recovered and was able to be around again. He was taken with heart trouble last night at about 8 o'clock and grew worse until the end came. (Apr 14 1910 Tabor Beacon)
Bennett, Mrs. Harry, died Sunday after a brief illness following childbirth , at her home in Glenwood. The funeral was held yesterday. Rev. J. F. Stile officiating. Her maiden name was Millie May Sweet, and she was born Jan 6, 1891 at Pisgah, Iowa. Mr. Bennett survives her with two little children. They were married June 8, 1907. Among her other relatives are her mother, a grandmother, three brothers and a sister. (Apr 14, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
Cook, D. M., Despondency is ascribed as the cause for D. M. Cook of Glenwood taking a fatal dose of strychnine on Wednesday night of last week. He had lived in Glenwood for 18 months, conducting a pool hall. Mr. Cook was born in Tennessee, Sep 16, 1845 and came to Mills County in 1875. He lived for a number of years on farms near Malvern, and in recent years resided in both Macedonia and Hastings. Besides his wife, he is survived by six children, as follows: Mrs. Raymond Crouch, Glenwood; Fred Cook and Mrs. Henry Kizzier, near Malvern; William of Council Bluffs; George of Omaha; and Leonidas at Anthon, Iowa (Apr 21 1910 Tabor Beacon)
- Brohard, James T., John D. Paddock came down from Omaha yesterday to attend the funeral of his old time friend, Jas. T. Brohard (Malvern item) (Apr 28 1910 Tabor Beacon.)
- We were saddened to receive the report of the death of our former fellow townsman, James T. Brohard, which occurred Monday Apr 18, 1910 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dr. Meehan at Long Pine, Neb. He had been feeling slightly indisposed the day before, but the day of his death was apparently as well as usual in the morning. He visited with a caller awhile and then said he thought he would lie down and rest awhile, as he had not rested good the night before. At noon, Mrs. Meehan went to call him to dinner. He was lying on the bed, just as he had fallen peacefully to sleep, but the spirit had flown. The remains were brought here Tuesday evening (Malvern) and taken to the home of T. M. Aistrope, his former friend, and the funeral was held from the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. E. Wilkins. The pallbearers were old time friends and neighbors: J. D. Paddock, John H. Suits, A. J. Chantry, H. H. Woodrow, Isaac Dice and John Meeks. The remains were laid to rest in the Malvern Cemetery. (Apr 28, 1910 Tabor Beacon.)
Seeger, Mrs. Fred, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Seeger, Glen Seeger, Mrs. H. A. Delavan and Mrs. H. N. Delavan went to Modale last Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Fred Seeger. Mrs. Seeger recently underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Presbyterian Hospital in Omaha. She was formerly Miss Helen Croke of Pacific Junction, Iowa. (May 5, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
Benton, Herbert & infant son, There was a double funeral Thursday afternoon in Glenwood. Herbert Benton, aged 25, and an infant son, Lester Leverne, a few weeks of age were laid to rest in the same grave. That the one casket should contain the remains of both was among the dying requests of the father, should the little one pass away before the time for his funeral. Both were victims of the great white plague consumption. The life forces of young Benton have been ebbing away for months. He died Tuesday afternoon and the child followed him at 2 o'clock the following morning. (May 12, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
Stroud, Mrs. J. F., died Wednesday morning at her home in Hillsdale, after a lingering illness of some months. Some time ago she underwent an operation at Council Bluffs, and since then she had gradually failed in strength. The funeral was held from Hillsdale M. E. church on Thursday afternoon and conducted by Rev. E. E. Goodrich. Music was furnished by a quartet from Glenwood, consisting of Mrs. F. J. Wallace, Miss Hazel Fleming, L. E. Geil and L. A. Bower, with Mrs. Clyde Rhoads as accompanist.(May 26, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
Eichelbarger, Mrs. Earl, (Malvern) living on a farm two and one-half miles north of Malvern was fatally burned while lighting an oil stove Monday night. Mrs. Eichelbarger was lighting the stove and dropped the ignited match upon the floor. Her clothing caught fire and was burned all off. Her body was burned almost to a crisp, hardly a spot being untouched. The unfortunate woman was still alive Thursday morning but there is no possible hope that she can survive many hours. (June 9, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
Powers, Samuel, died at his home in Emerson Friday morning at 8:30. About six weeks ago he was severely injured about the head while working on the CB & Q section west of town. A piece of iron, weighing between twenty and thirty pounds fell from a passing freight train and struck Mr. Powers on the head, rendering him unconscious for several hours. When he fell, he injured his side. In a short time the wound on his head healed, but his other injury continued to cause him pain. On Wednesday morning Mr. Powers noticed two dark spots on his side about as large as a quarter and a physician was called. It proved to be gangrene, which was the cause of his death. A postmortem exam was held Friday morning by Dr. Yates of Emerson and Dr. Smith of Red Oak. They found that his liver was literally decomposed and also the lower part of his lungs. Mr. Powers left a widow, three daughters and one son to mourn his loss. He was a member of the MWA lodge. (June 9, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
Linville, 14 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Linville, northwest of Tabor, died Wednesday. The cause of death was whooping cough. Funeral services were held Thursday and interment made in the Estes cemetery. (July 7, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
Drake, Lester, the 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Drake of Malvern, died at the Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs early Sunday morning where he had been taken Saturday night for an operation for appendicitis. The lad was unconscious when he arrived at the hospital, and it was too late for surgical aid. It appeared that a rupture had occurred some hours before the boy had reached the hospital. The boy was taken ill at Malvern on Monday and after treatment by local physicians he was apparently getting well. On Saturday, however, he was seized by a violent recurrence of the disease. His condition became so desperate within a few hours that an immediate operation was deemed advisable, and as there was no immediate train he was hurried to Council Bluffs in an automobile. (July 21, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
- Plumer, Chris, an old and highly respected citizen, died Saturday soon after 12 o'clock at his home in Glenwood. His death was very sudden. He had been up and around during the forenoon, walking to the P. O. for his mail and back home, when he complained of having a severe pain in his breast. A doctor was summoned, who after exam said there was no signs of any serious illness, and that he would return to his office and prepare something for Mr. Plumer. Within an hour after the doctor left and before he returned to the home, Mr. Plumer was dead. Christopher Ferdinand Plumer was born in Germany October 8, 1838. He lived on the same farm near Glenwood since 1851, when he moved to Glenwood. He was twice married and leaves besides his wife, three sons and two daughters, also one adopted daughter. Funeral services were held Tuesday conducted by Rev. R. W. Burton of the Glenwood Congregational church. Interment was made in the West Oak Cemetery six miles north of Glenwood (Sep. 1, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
- George Pullman and wife returned Friday evening from Mills county where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Pullman's father, Chris Plumer. (Sep 8, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
Wall, Dr. W. R., a veteran of both the Mexican and Civil wars, and a pioneer resident and well known citizen of Mills county, died suddenly Sunday between 12 and 1 o'clock at his home 9 miles NW of Glenwood in Oak Township in his 89th year. (Sep 8, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
Burger, A. H., one of the old residents of Mills County, died Tuesday at his home in Glenwood. Death was due to iinfirmities incident to old age. The funeral will be held Thursday at Glenwood at 2:30. (Dec 22, 1910 Tabor Beacon)
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