Anthony, John W., died at his home in Glenwood last Wednesday. He was not only an old soldier, but was one of the early day settlers of Mills County, coming here with his parents in June 1850. The Tribune says at the time of his death he was drawing the heaviest pension of anyone in Mills County...$100 a month. This was for "total disability", he having been blind for about 25 years. His blindness resulted from a disease contracted in the army. (Beacon - 11 May 1906)(Glenwood Cem. 28 Jul 1840 - 2 May 1906)
Baker, Mrs. Asbury died Friday night of last week at her home in Glenwood, aged 90 years. She had been very low with pneumonia ever since the death of her husband 3 weeks before. (Beacon - 26 Jan 1906) (Glenwood Cem. Helena Baker 22 Dec 1815 - 19 Jan 1906)
Brothers, Dr. S. T., who has been in failing health for some time, passed away Sunday afternoon at his home in Malvern. He leaves six children, three sons and three daughters. The latter are: Miss Alice Brothers, Mrs. D. E. Whitfield of Malvern, and Mrs. Flo Smith of Superior WI. The sons are: Charles and Ralph of Malvern, and Dr. Howard Brothers, who is located in KS. Dr. Brothers was about 79 years of age and came to Mills County during the Civil War, locating at Glenwood for a time, then at White Cloud, moving to Malvern when the Burlington came through in 1869. At the time of his death, he was in point of residence, the oldest physician in Mills County. (Beacon - 2 Feb 1906)(Malvern Cem. d. 28 Jan 1906, 78y.) (See Biography)
Buckingham, Mrs. Jesse, aged 79 years, died at 6 o'clock last Friday evening t the home of her son, A. J. Buckingham, ten miles south of Glenwood. She was one of the early day settlers and had resided in that localiy for over 50 years. Her husband died in 1879. The funeral was held from the Waubonsie church on Sunday afternoon. It was conducted by Rev Hawkes of the Burr Oak Friends church. She is survived by five children: Jesse, Sam and A. J. Buckingham and Mrs. Frank Rodman and Mrs. Lafe Haney. (Beacon - 2 Nov 1906) (Waubonsie Cem. Mariah Morrow Buckingham 6 Sep 1827 - 26 Oct 1906)
Christopher, Mrs. Diantha Elizabeth, wife of J. C. Christopher, died at their home in Malvern Saturday, aged 68 years. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church, Rev. A. E. Kiser officiating. She leaves an aged husband and two sons; John at Tabor and Dolph at Omaha, to mourn her loss. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher were among the early residents of Malvern and have always been faithful members of the Presbyterian Church. They have both been in rather poor health for the past year.(Beacon - 12 Jan 1906)
Dashner, Frank, a well-known farmer and old pioneer citizen of Mills County, died Tuesday morning at his home 7 miles south of Glenwood. About three weeks ago he fell into a barbed wire fence, sustaining an ugly cut on his leg. This caused blood poisoning and resulted in his death. The funeral was held Wednesday, interment being made in Glenwood Cemetery. (Beacon - 4 May 1906)(Glenwood Cem. 28 Feb 1827 - 1 May 1906)
Haines, Mr. Joe received word last week of the death of his brother,Jobe Allen Haines, at Taylor IA. Deceased was a former resident of Mills county, living for many years near Clark Station in White Cloud township. He was born in Henry Co. IA, in 1843 and came to Mills Co in 1874 where he resided until 1886 when he moved to Pottawattamie Co near Taylor Station, where he has since resided. He was a soldier of the Civil War, serving in the noted Fourth Iowa Cavalry. He was married in 1858 and leaves a wife and seven children, five sons and two daughters, to mourn his loss. He was sick but a short time. (Beacon - 2 Mar 1906)
Kesterson, Maggie, aged 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Kesterson, died of consumption at their home in Auburn NE Thursday 3 May 1906. Funeral services were held at Waubonsie, Saturday 5 May, conducted by Rev. Lafe Wolfe assisted by Rev. Peter Jacobs. Miss Kesterson was born and raised on the Dunsden farm near Tabor. About 6 years ago her parents moved to NE. They returned to this state and lived at McPaul about 2 years, again going to NE. Besides a father and mother, two brothers and four sisters mourn the departure of their dear one. (Beacon - 11 May 1906)(Waubonsie Cem. 22 May 1889 - 3 May 1905(error here, should be 1906)
Linville, Granville P. died Thursday of last week at his home 3 miles southeast of Glenwood. Death resulted from an abscess of the breast. He appeared to be in his usual health till several weeks ago when he was suddenly stricken. He was 69 years of age and came to Mills County over 50 years ago. (Beacon - 23 Feb 1906)(Glenwood Cem. 19 Dec 1839 - 15 Feb 1906)
Nims, D. B. of the firm of Nims Brothers, the well-known seed corn firm of Emerson IA, died rather unexpectedly Tuesday night of last week at his home north of Emersonn. The funeral was held Friday from the Asbury Methodist Church near Emerson. (Beacon - 7 Dec 1906)(Malvern Cem. 29 Nov 1845 - 27 Nov 1906)
Osborn, S. C. A letter received at this office from W. G. Osborn, Roseville CA, announces the death of his father, Sylvester Clay Osborn, at Roseville on 29 Jan 1906. The cause of death was paralysis. Interment in Fair Oaks Cemetery. The deceased lived for a number of years with his parents on a farm northeast of Tabor. He moved to Glenwood and made his home there for many years, holding several positions of trust. He moved to Tabor five or six years ago and was mayor of the town for one year. He moved to CA about 2 years ago. Sylvester Clay Osborn was born in Fayette Co WI, 7 Jul 1847. (Beacon - 2 Feb 1906)
Phelps, Mrs. George of Hillsdale, died Monday morning at the WCA hospital in Council Bluffs. She had undergone an operation on Wednesday and her condition was at once critical, her life hanging by a thread for several days. She was born about 35 years ago in Mills County and was the daughter of Isaac Miller, and a sister of Brown and J.W. Miller. The funeral was held Wednesday and interment made in Tabor Cemetery. (Beacon - 12 Jan 1906)(Tabor Cem. Cynthia Miller Phelps 12 Nov 1870 - 8 Jan 1906)
Reasoner, William B., a well known farmer and highly respected citizen of Mills Co. living 2 miles east of Glenwood, died Thursday night at 12 o'clock of pneumonia. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon and an unusual sight was witnessed, that of the six surviving sons acting as pallbearers. (Beacon - 26 Jan 1906) (Glenwood Cem. 9 Feb 1834 - 18 Jan 1906)
Record, Grandma. The recent death of Grandma Record at her home in Glenwood brings to an end the life of one of the pioneers who endured the hardships of frontier in order that the present generation might reap the benefits. With her husband, she moved from Missouri to Mills County IA in 1870. Mr. Record died five years ago. (Beacon - 5 Jan 1906)(Glenwood Cem. 1824 - 1905)
Riggs, Mrs. James W., died at her home in White Cloud township Monday night, 3 Dec 1906 after a brief illness of but a few weeks. Eliza Ellen Phillips was born in Clark county IN, 8 Mar 1841. Her parents died in her early childhood. She was cared for by an aunt. 13 Apr 1864 she was married to James W. Riggs of Spencer Co IN. Four children were born to them; two girls and two boys. Only one of these, her son Charles, survives her. Mr. and Mrs. Riggs lived in Tabor from Sep 1902 to Mar 1903. They then moved onto the farm where Mrs. Riggs died. Mrs. Riggs joined the M. E. Church in childhood and continued a member of the same. A husband, son, and stepdaughter, Mrs. Thomas Brading, mourn the loss of a dear one. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Peter Jacobs. Interment in the Tabor Cemetery. (Beacon - 7 Dec 1906)(Tabor Cem. 8 Mar 1841 - 3 Dec 1906)
Shelby, Joshua, living west of Tabor, died 19 Apr, aged 81 years. The funeral was held the following day at the Waubonsie church, conducted by Rev. Kephart. He had lived in Mills County for over 40 years, his wife having died some years before. He is survived by 3 sons and 4 daughters, namely: Hall, James and Joshua Shelby; Mrs. Daniel Bailey; Mrs. Richard Hubbell; Mrs. Frank Coleman and Mrs. Samuel Powers. (Beacon - 4 May 1906) (Waubonsie Cem. 16 Feb 1826 - 19 Apr 1906)
Shepard, Mrs. Henry passed away at her home southwest of Malvern last Thursday morning after a brief illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the late residence Friday at 2 PM. (Beacon 19 Jan 1906) (Malvern Cem. Sarah M. Shepard 27 Mar 1841 - 11 Jan 1906)
Townsend, Richard B., one of Glenwood's early-day settlers, died Friday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Swope. Death resulted from stomach trouble and other ailments incident to old age. He had lived continuously in Glenwood for 54 years, coming there in 1852 when the town was known as Coonville. He was the father of Phin Townsend, a former Tabor merchant, now living at Valparaiso NE (Beacon - 9 Mr 1906)
Wells, Mrs. Sarah, died at her home, south of Glenwood, Tuesday 27 Nov 1906. She has been a long time resident of Mills County. The funeral was held Thursday morning at the Waubonsie M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. L. D. Brainerd of Glenwood, and interment was made in the Glenwood Cemetery. (Beacon - 7 Dec 1906 (Glenwood Cem. 5 Jan 1824 - 27 Nov 1906)
Whitnall, William, aged 83 years, father of Dr. Whitnall, died at the home of his son in Hastings last Thursday afternoon after a brief illness. Short services were held at the house Friday afternoon, and the body was taken to Janesville WI his old home, where he was buried by the side of his wife. (Beacon - 2 Feb 1906)
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