Baird, Mrs. H. J. (Malvern IA) Word was received from Mr. H. J. Baird this morning that his mother had died at Marquette KS and that he would be here with her body tomorrow evening. Mrs. Baird was past 74 years of age and at one time lived at this place. Funeral services will be held from the Baptist church Thursday morn and will be conducted by Rev. W. J. Watson. Interment will be made in the local cemetery. (Beacon - 10 Apr 1903)
Bosworth, Edward E., died 9 Jan 1903 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Omaha, from the effects of an operation performed 23 Dec for the abdominal tumors. The remains were brought to Malvern for interment, the funeral being held Sunday 11 Jan 1903, conducted by the Tabor and Malvern Camps, M.W.A. of which order the deceased was a beneficiary member. Edward E. Bosworth was born at Bushnell IL in 1861, being 42 years of age at the time of his death. He moved with his parents to Mills County about 20 years ago. He has since lived in NE, moving from there to Red Oak, then back to Malvern and from there to Tabor about 2 years ago. He leaves a widow and five children, besides his two brothers, W. A. living near Sidney, and George, living near Silver City. (Beacon - 16 Jan 1903)
Bosworth, Erl, the 8 year old son of Mrs. Ed Bosworth of Malvern, died Friday of last week of blood poisoning, resulting from an abscess in his right ear. The boy had been sick about two weeks, and on last Tuesday an operation was performed on him by Dr. Parsons of Malvern, assisted by Dr. E. E. Harris of Tabor. The funeral was held Saturday at Malvern. (Beacon - 9 Oct 1903)
Burger, Mrs. A. H., (Anna E.)died Tuesday morning of last week at her home 6 miles southeast of Glenwood of cancer of the liver. She was one of the early settlers of Mills County, having lived there over 50 years. She leaves a husband and 4 children: James I. Burger, Mrs. W. C. Wade, Mrs. Henry Hubbard, Glenwood and Mrs. A. H. Earhart, Lewis IA. The funeral was held Thursday. (Beacon - 6 Nov 1903)(Waubonsie Cem. 1 Feb 1839 - 27 Oct 1903)
Daniels, Robert H. , a prominent hardware merchant of Glenwood, died Monday morning and the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. Adjutant General Byers and wife of Des Moines, who are relatives of the deceased, attended the funeral. (Beacon - 15 May 1903)(Glenwood Cem. Robert H. Daniel 7 Feb 1842 - 11 May 1903)
Davidson, Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Davidson, who formerly lived south of Tabor, died last Wednesday from the effects of injuries received 4 July the explosion of a cannon at Wilder MN. Mr. Davidson's parents now live southwest of Glenwood. He went to MN several weeks ago to live. On 4 Jul he was assisting in shooting off a homemade cannon, when an explosion occurred, blowing off one hand and injuring him internally. The body was brought to Glenwood for burial, the funeral being held Friday afternoon, conducted by Elder Chambers of the LDS Church. The deceased was well known in and near Tabor. (Beacon - 17 Jul 1903)
Dica, Mrs. Rebecca, wife of Isaac Dica, a resident of Malvern, died at St. Bernard's hospital at Council Bluffs last Friday evening, of heart trouble. She was 68 years of age and had been ill for six weeks. The remains were brought to Malvern for interment (Beacon - 6 Mar 1903)
Evans, Mr. W. D., 82 years of age, died at his home in Malvern Saturday night. Besides a wife, he leaves the following grown children: Mrs. Z. T. Lindsay, Omaha; Miss Ethel Evans, Omaha; Mrs. Judge J. R. Reed, Council Bluffs; W. M. Evans, Council Bluffs; Mrs. O. H. Snyder, Tabor; Joseph Evans, Portland OR; P. W. Evans, Sterling CO; Mrs. Anna Goodwin, Malvern; Mrs. W. F. Swan, Biloxi MS. The funeral was held Monday (Beacon - 20 Mar 1903)(Malvern Cem. 1822 - 1903)
Evernham, Henry, Sr. expired Wednesday of last week at his home farm in Oak Township, north of Glenwood, in his 88th year. Mr. Evernham has been failing for the past year. Some months ago, he was so low that his death was expected , but his strong constitution brought him thru and he soon became active again. In his last attack, however, he realized that death was at hand and at noon Wednesday bade his relatives goodby. During the P.M. he was unconscious and at 5:10 dissolution occurred. Besides his aged wife, Mr. Evernham leaves the following children: Amos, Furman, Henry and Ellison, all of whom live in and near Glenwood. The deceased was an uncle of Elmer Evernham of Tabor. (Beacon - 1 May 1903) (Glenwood Cem. 1815 - 1903)
Fried, Bert died at his home in Malvern last Saturday morning from heart trouble. He came to Malvern from Red Oak about a year ago and during his short residence here made many friends. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Sunday under the direction of the Masonic Lodge of which he was a member. Mr. Fried leaves a wife and one son. (Beacon - 21 Aug 1903)
Frost, Mrs. T. N. (Maria A.) died Wednesday morning at her home northeast of Tabor of cancer of the stomach. Deceased was about 48 years of age. She leaves a husband and several grown children to mourn her death. The funeral service will be held at the Tabor Congregational Church Friday 16 Jan at 2 PM, conducted by Dr. John Askin. Interment will be made in the Tabor Cemetery (Beacon - 16 Jan 1903) (1855 - 1903)
Galloway, Mr. E. M., a Mills County pioneer, died 6 Feb 1903 at his home north of Silver City, aged 75 years. The funeral was held Sunday, conducted by Silver Light Lodge No. 400, A.F. & A.M. of which order deceased was a member. (Beacon - 13 Feb 1903)
Harrington, George - A fatal shooting accident occurred Monday afternoon near the home of George Kemp, about 5 miles northwest of Tabor, the victim being George Harrington, the 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Cy Harrington of Tabor.The funeral was held Thursday and interment made in the Tabor Cemetery.(Beacon 9 Oct 1903)
Haynie, John, While chopping wood in the timber about 10 miles south of Glenwood Friday morning, John Haynie was struck on the head by a falling limb and received such injuries that he died at 3 Saturday afternoon without regaining consciousness. Mr. Haynie was an unmarried man and well known in Lyons Township, where he has a number of relatives. (Beacon - 30 Jan 1903)
Hendrie, Isaac Ford, a well known pioneer of Mills County, died at Wray CO Sunday 5 Jul 1903, aged 72years and 3months. His death was due to a paralytic stroke, although he had been in poor health for several years. The remains were brought to Tabor for interment, private funeral services being held at the grave Tuesday afternoon. Isaac Ford Hendrie was born in Stanford CT in 1831. Moved with his parents to Ohio in early boyhood, and when a very young man came with his eldest brother, Charles, to Burlington IA. 23 Feb 1860, he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Barber at Plymouth IN, who died some years ago. To this union nine children were born, all of whom are living. Soon after his marriage he brought his wife to Red Oak IA, moving to Mills County in 1864, where he lived many years. In order to give his children an education, he moved to Tabor about eight years ago and lived here until the death of his wife. On account of failing health, he went to CO several years ago and made his home with friends at Wray until his death. (Beacon - 10 Jul 1903)(Tabor Cem. 5 Apr 1831 - 4 Jul 1903)
Hill, Mrs. Charles. Dr. E. E. Harris was called in consultation with Dr. DeWitt of Glenwood last Saturday in the case of Mrs. Charles Hill, living near Pacific Junction, who is suffering from pneumonia and a complication of diseases. Later, Mrs. Hill died Monday. Those present from out of town attending the funeral of Mrs. Hill Wednesday were L. A. Hill of Mason City; Rev. Virgil Hill of Allison IA; C. W. Black and Chase Hunter of Malvern and Mr. Simmons of Pacific Junction. (Beacon 30 Jan 1903)
Hixon, Mrs. L. B. (Elizabeth) The remains of Mrs. L. B. Hixon, formerly of Malvern were brought back from her Nebraska home Saturday and interred in the local cemetery. Mrs. Hixon and her husband settled here in an early day. (Beacon - 21 Aug 1903)(Malvern Cem. 27 Feb 1831 - 13 Aug 1903)
Hubbel, young child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hubbel, living northwest of Tabor, died Saturday night. Interment was made at Waubonsie Cemetery on Monday (Beacon 17 Jul 1903)
Johnson, _____, Two young children of T. Y. Johnson of Glenwood died Wednesday night of last week from eating the roots of a poisonous water plant. The little fellows were in terrible convulsions, and nothing could be done for them - after they finally called Dr. Hester. One died at 6:45 and the other at 7:15. (Beacon - 3 Apr 1903)
Martin, Uncle Milt, an old and highly respected citizen of Mills County residing near Pacific City, died Thursday of last week after a protracted illness. The funeral was held Sunday and interment made in the Glenwood Cemetery. (Beacon - 15 May 1903) (Glenwwod Cem. 2 Aug 1826 - 7 May 1903)
Morford, Ora, well known in Tabor and vicinity, died 3 Apr 1903 at his home near Gordon NE after a short illness. Mr. Morford moved with his family to Gordon about a year ago where he has since had charge of W. B. Bell's farm. He was taken sick Tuesday with grippe, which developed into pneumonia resulting in his death on Friday. He leaves a wife and three children, the eldest of which is about 8 years old. The remains were brought to Malvern for interment, the funeral being held remains were brought to Malvern for interment, the funeral being held Monday. (Beacon - 10 Apr 1903)
Osborne, John F., for many years a resident of Mills County IA, died Tuesday at his home in Harlan after a short illness, aged 88 years. He lived in Galena IL and Belmont WI for 21 years and moved to Mills County in 1864. For the last ten years he has lived at Harlan. He was a pioneer both in IL and WI, as well as IA. Mr. Osborn was the father of 12 children, three of whom survive him: Misses Cora and Jennie, with whom he made his home at Harlan, and S. C. Osborn, mayor of Tabor. Funeral services were held at the late home Tuesday, after which the remains were brought to Tabor, arriving here Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the home of his brother, Mr. Enoch Osborne, conducted by Dr. John Askin. Interment was made in the family burial lot in Tabor cemetery where lie the remains of his wife and several children. The pallbearers were: E. R. Ashley, A. C. Gaston, John Madden, C. F. Wells, L. E. Webb and John Hunter. Attending from out of town were Mr. T. J. Wyland and son Fred, and Misses Cora and Jennie Osborn of Harlan IA. (Beacon - 27 Feb 1903)(Tabor Cem. (Osborn) 11 Aug 1815 - 24 Feb 1903)(see below)
Osborne, John F. (from the Harlan Republican) The life sketch of John F. Osborn, whose death occurred 24 Feb 1903: John F. Osborn was born in Fayette county PA, 11 Aug 1815. In 1833 he came west to Galena IL where he engaged in work at his trade, being a carpenter. In 1842 he moved to Belmont WI, the then capital of the Territory of WI, of which IA was then a part. Here he lived until 1864, when he moved to Mills county and in 1893 he moved to Harlan. While a citizen of Belmont WI, himself and partner took the contract and built the first capitol building of the territory. He liked the country in the vicinity of Belmont, and bought land there. Since then he had been a farmer until the time of his removal to Harlan. In 1841 he was married at Galena, to Miss Eliza Jane Dunlap. Twelve children were born to deceased and wife, six boys and six girls. Of the twelve, eight died in childhood and four lived to maturity. Mrs. J. T. Wyland of Harlan was a daughter, she dying last August. S. C. Osborn, a son, is a resident of Tabor, and Jennie L. and Cora L. have lived with their father (Beacon - 6 Mar 1903)
Powell, Dr. F. M., for twenty years superintendent of the state institution for the feeble minded at Glenwood, died Sunday evening in Chicago. Dr. Powell went from his home at Red Oak to Chicago about three weeks ago. He was suffering from gall stones and went to be operated on by Dr. J. B. Murphy, one of Chicago's most eminent surgeons and practitioners. After the operation, his liver became affected and other complications developed so swiftly that hope of his recovery had hung in the balance for some days. Sunday, however, friends received word that all hope had been abandoned and that his death was only a matter of a short time. Dr. Powell resigned from his position as superintendent of the Glenwood institution July 1st, on account of failing health. After leaving Glenwood he associated himself with his daughter, Dr. Velura Powell, in a private sanitarium enterprise at Red Oak. (Beacon - 21 Aug 1903)
Roland, Thomas J., died Tuesday evening at his home on east Orange street. Death came very suddenly, from heart failure. He had been suffering for some time with heart trouble and for a few days previous to his death had been confined to his home. While in conversation with his wife Tuesday evening, he complained of being chilly and went into the kitchen where there was a fire. In a few moments Mrs. Roland heard him gasp and went to his assistance, but her husband was beyond all earthly help when she reached him, death having come without warning. Thomas J. Roland was 65 years old and had resided in Mills County nearly all his life. About a year ago, he left his farm between Tabor and Malvern and moved to Tabor, buying a residence property on Orange street, where he has since lived with his wife and a young granddaughter. Last week he sold his farm and was congratulating himself on the fact that he would no longer have that to look after. The family consists of his widow and eight grown children, several of whom live in Washington. The funeral was held at Malvern today, conducted by Rev. H. M. Johnson of the Tabor Christian Church. Interment was made in the Malvern Cemetery (Beacon 18 Sep 1903)....Thomas J. Roland was born in Indiana 13 Apr 1839 and when he was 4 years old his parents moved to Iowa and settled in Lucas county, and in later years he taught school in Chariton, then a small village. He was married to Mary Kesterson, 1 Sep 1858, and 11 children were born to them. In 1864 he moved to Harrison County, and in 1875 to Mills County settling in Rawles Township where he resided until a year ago when he moved to Tabor. He leaves a wife and nine children as follows: John Roland, Rogers AR; James Roland, Silver City; George Roland, Chelan WA; Charles Roland, Malvern; Mrs. Minnie Williams, Tabor; Mrs. Cora Skaggs, Calhoun MO; Mrs. Della Boyd, Chelan WA; Mrs. Chetty Hodges, Hillsdale; Mrs. May Budd, Chelan WA. (Beacon 2 Oct 1903)(Malvern Cem. 1839 - 1903)
Rose, George, a former well known Mills county citizen, died recently at Ogden UT. Three years ago Mr. Rose and family went to Oregon, since which time he had lived at various places in hopes of bettering his health. Mr. Rose was an early settler in Mills County and was engaged for many years in the harness business at Hastings and Glenwood. (Beacon - 6 Feb 1903)
Stone, Mrs. John Y., wife of ex-attorney General Stone of Glenwood, died Saturday afternoon after an illness of over a year with Bright's disease. Mrs. Stone had been confined to her bed about six weeks. She leaves her husband and one son, Clarence, who lives on a farm two miles west of Glenwood. The funeral was held Sunday at 10 o'clock and interment made in Glenwood Cemetery (Beacon - 15 May 1903)
Van Doren, Aaron L., was born at Chester NJ, 8 Mar 1842, and died 12 Mar 1903, aged 61 years. He came to Mills County with his parents in 1856. In August 1861 he and his brother, George, enlisted in Co. A. 4th IA Cavalry. George was killed in one of the battles around Vicksburg in 1863. Aaron served until the close of the war. There was no better soldier in the regiment than he - brave, kind, genial, jolly and generous. No one did more to keep up the spirits of the boys than he did, always ready to laugh and make a laugh. He would divide his last hardtack with a hungry comrade. He came home at the close of the war, and in 1866 was married to Sarah E. Hill at White Cloud, Mills County, and lived near Emerson until 1880, when he sold out and moved to near Ashland NE where he bought a large tract of land and made one of the finest farms in the Salt Creek valley which he continued to occupy until his death. He leaves a widow, one daughter and four sons. H. R. Laird was the only one of his old comrades who attended the funeral. (Beacon - 20 Mar 1903)
Warren, Isaac M. Charles Wells and Sam Savage of Tabor; Henry Donner of Malvern; J. M. Miller of Hillsdale; and James Moore of Hastings were in attendance Sunday at the funeral of Isaac M. Warren, being old army comrades of the deceased, in the 29th Iowa. (Beacon - 11 and 18 Sep 1903)(West Liberty Cem. 10 Aug 1833 - 4 Sep 1903)
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