Boehner, Capt. H. E. died at Malvern, Sunday night, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mulholland, being at the time of his death, aged 90 years and 5 months. Capt. Boehner came to Malvern in an early day and entered the mercantile business, and for years was prominently identified with the interests of the town. He was mayor of Malvern for years, and was one of the first members of the board of education. Up to within a few days of his death, he was a familiar figure on the streets, and enjoyed a wide acquaintance in all parts of the county. Of a family of twelve children, five remain to mourn his death. His son, L. W., is a resident of Malvern, being owner of the cold storage and electric light plant. The funeral services were held Tuesday. (Beacon - 30 Dec 1904)(Malvern Cem. H.E. Boehner, b. Lunenburg Nova Scotia 1814 - d. 1904)
Boles, Walter, a former resident of Malvern, was killed by lightning near Boulder CO 22 Jun 1904. He was buried at Malvern last Friday. (Beacon - 8 Jul 1904)(Malvern Cem. 21 Nov 1865 - 22 Jun 1904)
Burger, Grandma - The death of "Grandma" Burger, five miles northwest of Tabor, removes an old and respected resident from this community. Had she lived until March next, she would have reached the remarkable age of 94. "Grandma", as she was familiarly called, was born in South Carolina in 1811 and was married to James L. Burger in MO in 1833. They came to IA in 1849, settling in the neighborhood where her last days were spent. Her husband died in 1868. Nine children were born to them, five of whom are still living. They are: A. H. Burger, with whom Grandma has made her home since her husband's death; G. M. Burger and Mrs. Thomas Young, of Mills County; and W. J. and George A. Burger, of Doniphan NE. Mrs. Burger was a charter member of the First Methodist Church, organized in Mills County and attended meeting in the first log school house built in Rawles Township near her home. This was the beginning of what is now known as the Waubonsie Methodist Church. Although Mrs. Burger experienced all the hardships incident to pioneer life, she has enjoyed the best of health until within the past fifteen months, being able to read and write readily, performing many household tasks. She stood as the senior representative of five generations. Her son, A. H. Burger, being 68; her grandson, James I. Burger, being 46; her great granddaughter, Mrs. Clemmie Turton of Woodbine, 27; and her great-great-grandson, Oscar Albert Turton, being 2. The funeral services were held Sunday at her late home, conducted by Rev. Berkheimer of Hillsdale, and interment was made in Waubonsie cemetery. (Beacon - 30 Dec 1904) (Waubonsie Cem. Nancy Burger 12 Mar 1811 - 22 Dec 1904)
Cilley, H. G., a former resident of Glenwood, died 1 Apr 1904 at South Deerfield NH. In 1871 the family moved to Glenwood from Cleveland OH and here they made their home for 13 years while Mr. Cilley engaged in the lumber business and in farming. (Beacon - 15 Apr 1904)
Cross, Dr. Alfred A., aged 62 years, whose home is in Hillsdale, died at a late hour Saturday night at the WCA hospital in Council Bluffs, from paralysis. The remains were taken to Hillsdale Sunday. Dr. Cross was a pioneer physician of Mills County. He leaves a wife and three daughters. (Beacon - 20 May 1904)
Dunagan, Leonard, a son of Ben F. Dunagan of Center township, died very unexpectedly at Malvern. He was acting as nightwatch at the Chautauqua. Shortly after eating some ice cream Wednesday night, he was taken with cramps or inflammation of the stomach, dying early Saturday morning. Dr. Campbell, the attending physician, said the man's system was in bad shape and that his illness developed into pneumonia. The funeral took place Sunday at Silver City where the deceased resided. He leaves a wife and several children. (Beacon - 22 Jul 1904)
Estes, The infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Estes of Rawles township was buried Thursday in the Tabor Cemetery (Beacon - 15 Jul 1904)
Evernham, Furman H., a prominent farmer living near Glenwood, was found dead in a room in the Ogden hotel at Council Bluffs last Thursday morning. An open jet told the cause of his death. Evernham went to Council Bluffs last Thursday afternoon with the intention of making a deal with A. H. Emerine and a man named Dickey for the exchange of a farm north of Council Bluffs for two houses in the city. Papers were to have been made out Friday, and Messrs Emerine and Dickey had an appointment to meet Evernham at the Ogden house at 8:30 AM. They went to see him at that hour, only to learn that he was dead. The fact that Evernham was under the influence of liquor when he reached the hotel leads to the belief that his death was accidental. When taken to his room, he told the clerk that he understood the use of gas, and nothing more was thought of him until the next morning when a lady guest at the hotel had her attention attracted upon arising by a strong smell of gas. She reported this to Night Clerk H. E. Hubbel, who went upstairs to investigate. He traced the gas to Evernham's room and on trying the door found it unlocked. Going inside, Hubbel discovered Evernham's body lying on the bed, partially undressed. The deceased was a brother of Henry Evernham, proprietor of the Commercial hotel at Glenwood, also a cousin of Elmer Evernham of Tabor. The body was brought to Glenwood Friday evening, but owing to the absence of Mrs. Evernham in NJ, the funeral was not held until Tuesday of this week. Two weeks ago, Mr. Evernham's house near Glenwood burned to the ground and he narrowly escaped being cremated. The loss of the home did not worry him, however, as there was insurance of $1,500 on the building. (Beacon - 30 Sep 1904)(Glenwood Cem. 1845 - 1904)
Gillilland, Edward - died at his home near Pacific City, Tuesday March 21st 1904, aged nearly 90 years. The deceased was the father of Senator Shirley Gillilland, and the grandfather of Misses Gillilland of Tabor. He was one of the early settlers in these parts, settling near Old Pacific over 50 years ago. His aged wife survives him. They were a remarkable couple. Recently they celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary, having been married in Indiana in 1835. The funeral took place Wednesday at Martin's Chapel, near the home, conducted by Pastor Rev. A. L. Curtis (Beacon - 25 Mar 1904)(Glenwood Cem. 5 May 1814 - 22 Mar 1904)
Hatchett, Mrs. William, known here formerly as Miss Lizzie Kilpatrick, died at her home in St. Joseph MO, Sunday 8 May 1904 after a lingering illness of several months. The remains were brought to Malvern Tuesday morning 10 May and taken to the C. W. Black home from whence brief funeral services conducted by Rev. W. G. Moore of the Presbyterian Church were held the same afternoon. The deceased was born in Ireland in 1865 and came to this country with her brothers who are well known residents of southern Mills County. She was married fourteen years ago to William Hatchett and removed to St. Joseph. During the last few months of her life, she was an invalid and her cheerfulness and thoughtfulness for others, even in the midst of her suffering, was remarkable. She leaves besides her sorrowing husband to mourn her loss, one sister, Mrs. Wm. Antrim of Randolph, and four brothers, Robert Kilpatrick of Tabor, David of Randolph, George of Madison NE and William of Denver CO. Mrs. Antrim and daughter Nellie were with her at the time of her death. The funeral was largely attended by her old friends and neighbors from near Randolph, her early home. William Kilpatrick and wife of Denver and George Kilpatrick of Madison NE were present at the funeral (Beacon - 20 May 1904)
Hutchens, Mrs. Eldora - died at her home one half mile west of Hillsdale, Friday 9 Dec 1904. She had been afflicted over a year with that dread disease, consumption. She leaves a husband, three children, her parents, six sisters and three brothers to mourn their loss. The funeral was held at the U. B. Church in Hillsdale. (Beacon - 23 Dec 1904)
Kinney, Sarah Jane, wife of Aaron Kinney, died at the family home in Emerson, Mills County IA at 1 o'clock AM on 1 Apr 1904, aged 78years 29days. Her funeral was held at the house on Easter Sunday at 2 o'clock PM conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. D. Sweney, of the Emerson Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev C. M. Kline, pastor of the Baptist Church, after which all that was mortal was laid to rest beside her late husband in the Emerson Cemetery. Sarah Jane Foresman was born in Green County OH, 2 Mar 1826; was married to Aaron Kinney, of the same county, 22 Mar 1849. She was the mother of nine children as the result of this union, all sons, seven of whom survive her and are left in sorrow on account of the loss of their mother. Five of her boys were at her bedside when the end came and six were present at the funeral, one son, Alfred being unable to be present. The deceased was the mother of Theodore A. Kinney of Sidney IA; Alfred Kinney of Globe AZ; Charles P. Kinney of Glenwood; John W. Kinney of Danbury IA; Foresman Q. Kinney of Bloomfield NE; David S. Kinney of Emerson IA, who lived with and had taken care of his parents in their declining years; and Frank C. Kinney of Oakland IA. She also left surviving her, one sister, Mrs. Rachel DeHart of Emerson IA, the only living member of her father's family. Mrs. Kinney had a serious attack of sickness some five years before her death and prior to the death of her husband that left her condition that of an invalid the greater portion of the time during her remaining days. (Beacon - 8 Apr 1904)
Kuhl, August, of Mineola, died Tuesday at the Clarinda insane hospital, whither he had been taken about 10 days before. His body was brought to Glenwood for burial. He was an unmarried man, 45 years old and a carpenter by trade. He was a step-son of Chris Voss of Oak Twp. (Beacon - 19 Aug 1904)
Larrison, Earl, aged about 16 years, died Thursday morning at 2 o'clock at his home in Malvern of inflammation of the bowels. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Larrison. The funeral was held at Malvern at 2 o'clock last Saturday. (Beacon - 29 Jul 1904)
Mendenhall, George and Clinton. Two dead and two badly hurt is the result of a railroad accident last Friday afternoon 3 miles east of Glenwood. The two killed were brothers, George and Clinton Mendenhall. George was killed instantly, and Clinton died two hours after the accident occurred. The accident happened at what is known as the poor farm crossing. At this place it is almost impossible to see or hear a train until directly upon the track. A man named Greene, employed at the Mills County farm, and 3 boys were going to town, driving a span of mules to a lumber wagon, and were struck by the Burlington fast mail train #7. The 2 Mendenhall boys were aged 17 and 15 years, and had been students in the IA School for the Deaf at Council Bluffs for the past 8 years. They were orphans and made their home at the Mills County farm during the summer. The funeral was held Sunday at Glenwood. (Beacon - 19 Aug 1904)
Noel, One year old babe of Clyde Noel died of bowel complaint on Wednesday of last week at Hillsdale. Rev. Berkheimer conducted the service, it being held Thursday. (Beacon - 5 Aug 1904)
Patrick, O. R., a former well known Mills County attorney, but more recently of Des Moines, died Tuesday evening from the effects of an operation performed in a hospital at Des Moines. The deceased was a son of George Patrick and wife, who live near Emerson, where the remains were brought for interment. His wife was formerly Bertha Tubbs, daughter of the late Judge Tubbs(Emerson Cem. 13 Oct 1864 - 18 Oct 1904)
Rist, James I., who for a number of years lived between Tabor and Hillsdale, died 14 Dec 1904 at his home six miles north of Glenwood of Bright's disease. He had been ailing for some time but was able to go to Glenwood the Saturday before. He was a brother of H. W. Rist, who moved from the old home place north of Tabor to near Plattsmouth about a year ago, besides whom he leaves a wife and seven grown children. The funeral was held Thursday at Glenwood under the direction of the Masonic lodge of that place, of which order he was a prominent member. (Beacon - 23 Dec 1904)(Glenwood Cem. 18 Sep 1847 - 14 Dec 1904)
Robinson, W. T., who was editor of the Glenwood Opinion from 1888 to 1895, died Thursday of last week at his home in Knoxville IL. A son, W. S. Robinson, is a Glenwood business man.(Beacon - 16 Dec 1904)
Rodman, Riley - From Mrs. Joseph Shaw, living west of Tabor, we learn of the sudden death of her brother, Riley Rodman, at Earlham IA, 19 Sep 1904. He was ill only four days, death being caused by peritonitis. The deceased was born in Henderson Co IL, 9 May 1864. He was for a number of years a resident of Mills County. He was a prominent Odd Fellow and that order had charge of the funeral. (Beacon - 14 Oct 1904)
Shepardson, William, aged about 80, an old soldier and pioneer, died 30 Mar 1904 at 3 o'clock at his home 5 miles south of Glenwood, the funeral taking place from the home at 10 o'clock Friday. He was unmarried. He was a friend and fellow worker of old John Brown at Tabor before the war. He was a member of Co. F, 15th IA Infantry. (Beacon - 8 Apr 1904)(Glenwood Cem. 2 Dec 1823 - 30 Mar 1904)
Stone, E. A., proprietor of the Malvern Brick and Tile factory died Wednesday evening of this week from the result of an accident sustained Monday. While assisting in moving some sheds at his brickyard preparatory for beginning the season's work, one of the sheds collapsed and Mr. Stone was caught by the falling timbers in such a way as to break his neck, causing complete paralysis. Drs. Parsons and Scott gave the injured man all the assistance possible, but only succeeded in prolonging his life until Wednesday evening. Mr. Stone was one of Malverns most esteemed and influential citizens, having large financial interest at his brick and tile factory just south of town. He leaves a wife and one son to mourn his untimely death. Mrs. Stone is well known here, being a sister of Mrs. Charles Swanson of Tabor, and Mrs. Devello Tipple of Glenwood. (Beacon - 25 Mar 1904)(Malvern Cem. Exaver A. Stone 17 Oct 1849 - 23 Mar 1904)
Stone, Guy H. - After an illness of less than a week, Guy H. Stone died last Friday morning at 11:40 at the home of his sister, Mrs. H. S. Fleming in Glenwood of scarlet fever. His death was very unexpected and sudden. Mr. Stone was employed as a traveling salesman for Marshall Field & Co. of Chicago, and was on his return from a trip through SD. While there, he was sick with the grippe for several days. On arriving in Glenwood, he was in poor condition from his recent sickness and also from exposure and overwork incident to his trip. His condition did not become serious until Wednesday of last week when scarlet fever developed, resulting in his death Friday morning. The deceased was 22years 8months and 16days of age. He was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Guy A. Stone who reside in Indianapolis, and a brother of Mrs. H. S. Fleming of Glenwood. The funeral took place Saturday morning, but owing to the nature of the disease causing death, only brief services were held at the cemetery. (Beacon - 25 Mar 1904) (Glenwood Cem. 1881 - 1904
Ventis, Elizabeth (Williams) Elizabeth Jane Williams, daughter of Amos and Candace Williams, was born in Christian County KY, 25 Apr 1834. Later with her parents she moved to Cedar County MO and again in 1852 to Mills County IA, where she has lived ever since. On 30 Mar 1860, she was united in marriage to Isaac Ventis. Her death, caused by tumor on the brain, occurred Sunday 29 May 1904. Although for some time she has been in a feeble state of health, her final illness was but brief. On Friday 27 May, she was first taken seriously ill. Everything that physicians and friends could do for the sufferer was done but to no avail. The funeral services were held at the Ventis home northwest of Tabor Tuesday morning 31 May, under the direction of Rev. Victor West. Interment was made in the Williams cemetery, adjoining the Waubonsie M.E. Church, of which the deceased was a member. Elizabeth Ventis was a loving sister, a true and faithful mother and a consistent Christian, for more than 40 years a loyal church member. Besides eight brothers and five sisters, there are left behind to mourn for her a husband and seven children. The children, who have all gone from the old home except the youngest son, were all present at the funeral services. The daughters are: Candace Goodell and Clara Ventis of Hairlar NE; Mary Jacobs and Carrie Evans of Avoca IA and Vira Hunt of Tabor; the sons: Andrew Ventis of Haigler NE and Ed M. of Tabor.(Beacon - 3 Jun 1904) (Waubonsie Cem. 25 Apr 1834 - 29 May 1904)
Wade, Roy, died at Hillsdale Wednesday of last week. His funeral was held Thursday. Rev. Curtis conducted the service. (Beacon 5 Aug 1904)
Walling, Warren died at his home in Glenwood Monday night of heart disease. Mr. Wallings death was very unexpected, few knowing of his illness. Saturday he was about the streets in his usual health apparently. Warren Walling was a conspicuous figure in Glenwood politics. For a number of years he held the position of marshal and street commissioner. He came there in 1869 from Salt Lake City. He was born in NJ and was about 65 years old. He leaves a wife and 11 children, 6 boys and 5 girls. Two children are dead. Only four now reside in Glenwood. He was the uncle of Mr. A. B. Walling of Tabor. The funeral took place Wednesday, being in charge of the I.O.O.F. Lodge. Rev. Brainard conducted the services. (Beacon - 25 Mar 1904)(Glenwood Cem. (21 December 1844 - 21 March 1904)
West, John Milton died at his home three miles northeast of Tabor, 5 May 1904. Deceased was born in Berkshire County MA, 18 Aug 1827. Moved with his parents to New York state in 1829, and came to Western Iowa in 1850. In 1857 he was united in marriage to Ann E. Terryberry. To this union eight children were born, four sons and four daughters. The wife and seven children are left to mourn his death. (Beacon - 13 May 1904)
Young, Joseph - Mrs. J. H. Antrim received a telegram Thursday announcing the death of her uncle, Joseph Young, in a hospital in Omaha. Mr. Antrim went up to assist with the funeral arrangements and to accompany the body to Emerson, where the funeral was held Friday evening at 6 o'clock. Deceased lived on a farm near Hastings for several years removing to NE a short time ago. (Beacon - 8 Jul 1904) (Emerson Cem. 1844 - 1904)
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