Alexander, Lucy, After suffering untold agony for 10 hours, Lucy Alexander died last Thursday night at her home 4 miles north of Bartlett from the effects of burns received about noon Thursday. The dead girl was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morg Alexander, about 18 years of age. The family live in the historic "stone house" near Lake Waubonsie. Lucy and her sister were alone in the house at the time, their parents being at Glenwood and the other children at school. The girls were getting dinner, cooking the meal on an air-tight sheet iron stove. In some way the dress of the young lady caught fire, either from the live coals in the hearth or from the blaze shooting out. Almost instantly her entire clothing was on fire. The frightened girl ran out of the house. All her clothes were burned off of her, including both dress and underclothes. Only her shoes and a narrow band about her waist was left. The sister did all she could to put out the fire and was badly burned. Neighbors nearly a fourth of a mile distant heard the girl's cry for help and went to her assistance. A physician was called by phone and everything was done to alleviate the awful suffering of the poor girl. Her death was a great shock to the family. The funeral was held Saturday and interment was made in the Glenwood cemetery. Tabor Beacon - 27 Dec 1907
Bennett, Mrs. _[Sarah E. Burnett]_, a sister of Samuel and John Myers, who came from Marion county to nurse her brothers, was taken with the same sickness soon after the death of the last brother, and lingered a week, when the grim messenger of death came the third time in a very short time in one household. Tabor Beacon - 15 Mar 1907
Boyd, James, who has been a resident of Mills county since 1856, died Sunday 16 Jun 1907 at Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs at the age of 77y 2m 9d. Mr. Boyd has made his home in Tabor for several years. His health had failed very rapidly of late, and about 2 weeks ago he was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment. The immediate cause of his death was heart trouble, with which he had been afflicted for some years, and the addition of stomach trouble brought on a complication which one of his age was unable to withstand. The remains were brought to Tabor Monday and funeral services were held at the home of his son, Wm. E. Boyd, north of Tabor, where his wife and several children are buried. James Boyd was born in Highland county OH, 7 Apr 1830. In 1848 with his parents he moved to Illinois, and in 1856 came to Iowa and settled on a farm near Tabor in Mills county. He was married to Elizabeth Wolfe in 1857. To this union five children were born; Mary Jane, Nancy Adeline, William Elzie, John Spencer and Lizzie. His wife and four children have gone before him, while one son, Wm. Elzie alone remains to mourn the loss of a father. He was a member of the Waubonsie church (M.E.). He was made a Mason about 30 years ago at Malvern. He held his membership there until about 5 years ago, when he withdrew to become a charter member of Volunteer Lodge No. 582 in Tabor. Tabor Beacon - 21 Jun 1907
Byers, Thomas L., one of the early day settlers in Mills County, was buried in the Malvern cemetery 3 Apr 1907, his death having occurred at Winfield KS and resulted from apoplexy. Tabor Beacon - 12 Apr 1907
Brown, Mrs. R.J., one of the old residents of Malvern, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Hough, Jan 15, 1907 at the advanced age of 75 years. The funeral was held from the Baptist church Thursday afternoon. Tabor Beacon - 25 Jan 1907 (Malvern Cemetery - Emily C. Brown 15 Jun 1832 - 15 Jan 1907)
Chantry, Alice Mabel, The funeral for the 6 month old child of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Chantry took place in their home last Friday evening at 5 o'clock and the remains were taken to Malvern for interment. Rev. Enoch Hill officiated at the services in the home. Tabor Beacon - 30 Aug 1907
Clarkson, Mr. A.B., a well known citizen of Mills county, died very suddenly at Glenwood on Wednesday evening. The deceased was about 70 years of age and had been feeble for some time. He lived between Tabor and Hillsdale for a number of years. He was a brother-in-law of Joseph Haines of Tabor. Tabor Beacon - 11 Oct 1907 (Glenwood Cemetery 11 Jul 1835 - 9 Oct 1907)
Creech, Johnnie, the 8 year old son of Sheridan Creech, died Friday morning at 4 o'clock of croup. He had gone to stay at night with his grandfather, Wm. Travis, who resides two miles northeast of here and awoke at 1 o'clock with the croup. His father was sent for and arrived at the Travis home a few moments before death claimed the child. The funeral services were held at the Travis home and interment in the Glenwood Cemetery Saturday. Tabor Beacon - 22 Mar 1907
Estes, Mrs. Kezziah M. wife of Sam Estes died Thursday morning at her home five miles northwest of Tabor, after a brief illness with neuralgia of the heart. The deceased was about 67 years of age and had lived in this vicinity all of her life. She was one of a family of 18 children and is the fourth one to die. She was the mother of eight children, seven of whom are living. Besides these, she leaves her husband and a large number of relatives. Funeral services will be held Saturday AM at the home, and interment made in the family burying ground nearby. Tabor Beacon - 5 Apr 1907
Estes, Keziah Mildred (Williams) was born in Christian county MO, 14 Jan 1840, and died Thursday morning 4 Apr 1907 at the age of 67y 2m 21d. She was married 17 Apr 1859 to Samuel Marshall Estes, who survives her. To this union 9 children were born, two of whom have preceded their mother to that better land. The remaining children are Olive Wolfe, Candace Collins, Carrie Myers, Alice Weatherhead, Mary Ripple, Sam Estes, Jr. and Ethel Burger. Four sisters and 8 brothers survive her, seven of whom were present at the funeral. Tabor Beacon - 12 Apr 1907
Harrison, Mrs. Wm. died rather unexpectedly at her home in Glenwood last Saturday at 2:45 o'clock. Death resulted from dropsy affecting the heart. For several months past, Mrs. Harrison had not been in the best of health but was able to be around and to do her housework with the assistance of her husband. On Saturday afternoon, she appeared in her usual health and had just taken a pan of bread from the oven when she sank into a chair and died in a few minutes. Tabor Beacon - 11 Jan 1907 (Glenwood Cemetery-Sarah Harrison 16 Jun 1843 - 5 Jan 1907)
Hershey, Mrs. Henry (Caroline) Word was received Wednesday of the death of Mrs. Hershey, which occurred that morning at Lamoni IA. She was about 83 years of age, the mother of Ben Hershey of Glenwood, and has a number of relatives in and near Tabor. Mrs. Hershey visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Goode about a month ago, going from there to Lamoni. The remains will be brought to Glenwood for interment where funeral services will be held Friday at 10 o'clock. Tabor Beacon - 26 Jul 1907 (Glenwood Cemetery 5 Oct 1824 - 24 Jul 1907 mother)
Hinchman, Mrs. Nancy, wife of the former well-known banker and pioneer citizen of Glenwood, Joseph V. Hinchman, died Saturday at her home in Glenwood. She had been in very poor health for several years past and of late months failed very fast. Her death is to be subscribed as the natural decay incident to old age, as she was past 74 years. The funeral was held Tuesday conducted by Rev. F. W. Parsons of Mason City who was for 12 years pastor of the Glenwood Baptist church. Tabor Beacon - 20 Dec 1907 (Glenwood Cemetery 13 Nov 1833 - 14 Dec 1907)
Hobson, Mrs. Matilda, The remains of Mrs. Matilda Hobson, whose death occurred at her home five miles south of Glenwood, Thursday 15 Aug 1907, were brought to Thurman for burial in the Thurman cemetery. Tabor Beacon - 30 Aug 1907
Hostetter, Mrs. Grace, The unusual sight of women acting as pall bearers was sitnessed in Glenwood last Wednesday at the funeral of Mrs. Grace Hostetter. Tabor Beacon - 22 Mar 1907
Howarth, Mrs. Dennis died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Lambert, 6 miles south of Glenwood. Three weeks ago a skin cancer on the right arm began giving her serious trouble. It rapidly developed. With the hope of stopping the disease and of prolonging life, her arm was amputated last Friday. It was taken off near the shoulder. She rallied from the operation very nicely, but her system owing to weakness and age was not able to withstand the shock. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Peter Jacobs. Burial was made in the Glenwood cemetery. Sarah Anderson was born 5 Sep 1835, in Shawneetown IL. She was married to Dennis Howarth 3 Jan 1865. They moved to Mills county in 1861, living all these years on the farm where she died.. She was the mother of four children. One son, Harry, died 18 May 1896. The others are Mrs. Mollie Brown of Omaha and Mrs. Belle Seeger and Mrs. Ed Lambert of Mills county. She also leaves one sister and two brothers. Tabor Beacon - 17 May 1907
Mass, Mrs. K.P., While preparing the evening meal in her home in Silver City about 5 o'clock last Thursday evening, Mrs. K.P. Mass was stricken in her kitchen and died before medical attendance could be secured. She was 74 years old. Tabor Beacon - 1 Mar 1907
McFall, Mrs. B.B. died at her home 4 miles north of Malvern on 10 Mar 1907. She was 38 years of age and is survived by a husband and seven children. Tabor Beacon - 22 Mar 1907(East Liberty Cemetery Josephine M. McFall 9 Aug 1867 - 10 Mar 1907)
Mickelwait, Mrs. Sarah A., In the death of Mrs. Sarah Mickelwait, which occurred Friday afternoon at her home 4 miles SE of Glenwood, Mills County once more sustains the loss of an early day pioneer. She was the widow of James Mickelwait, who died about 15 years ago and who was actively identified with the early history of this section. The deceased had resided in Mills county for 55 years, coming here in 1852 shortly after her marriage, which occurred March 7 of that year. Her husband had previously settled with his brothers in Mills County. Her maiden name was Bayles and she was born Feb. 7, 1828, in Champaign county, Ohio, consequently she was a little past 79 years of age. Her family was among the early comers to Iowa, settling near Mt. Pleasant in Henry county in 1845. Tabor Beacon - 15 Mar 1907
Myers, John, In about ten days more, his brother, John, was taken sick with the same disease and died. Tabor Beacon - 15 Mar 1907 (Malvern Cemetery - John W. Myers 28 Oct 1843 - 22 Feb 1907)
Myers, Samuel, About a month ago Samuel Myers, one of the old residents of Malvern, died after a short illness from pneumonia. Tabor Beacon - 15 Mar 1907 (3 unmarked graves on E1/2 lot 252 purchased by Sam Myers, Malvern Cemetery)
Painter, Jesse, who has been a resident of Mills county since 1846, died February 13, 1907 at Pacific Junction at the age of 94 years. He was proprietor of the first hotel in Glenwood, and was the first man to pay taxes after the organization of the county government. Tabor Beacon - 22 Feb 1907
Plumb, Zach, a well known young farmer living north of Hastings, died very suddenly and unexpectedly last Friday night about 11 o'clock. Death resulted from choking, he having been sick for about two weeks with tonsilitis. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Wesley chapel, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley.Tabor Beacon - 25 Jan 1907.
Rettlesdorf, Mrs. George of Glenwood died 8 Oct 1907 at Imogene, of typhoid fever. She had gone there about six weeks ago to visit her father, Dr. Allen, and was taken sick a few days later. The funeral was held at Imogene at the Methodist church. She is survived by a husband and two children, one aged 6 and a babe of 10 months. She was 26 years old. Tabor Beacon - 18 Oct 1907
Russell, Andrew J. had been in poor health of late, having suffered a slight paralytic stroke to the throat about two months ago. He was able to walk about, and on Thursday had been down town twice. Just as he was retiring that night, he was taken suddenly and expired before a doctor could be summoned. The end came without a struggle or pain. The funeral was held at the home on Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic lodge of which he had been long a member. Rev. J. H. Skiles officiated and interment was made in the Glenwood cemetery. Andrew J. Russell was the oldest of four brothers and is the first to be called away. The surviving brothers are: L. V. Russell of Glenwood, H. A. Russell of Hastings, and C. V. B. Russell of Forest Grove OR. He is also survived by his wife and five children: Mrs. C. C. Wright, Charles W and Jay A. Russell of Omaha, B. F. Russell of Newcastle WY and F. A. Russell of Colfax WA. The deceased was in his 70th year. He came to Glenwood in 1855 and was conspicuously active in the early day history of Mills county. He was engaged in business in Glenwood for 46 years. He served as a member of the county board in 1867-8, was a trustee of the feeble minded institution for two years, and for 20 years was a member of the school board; also served in various city offices. Tabor Beacon - 23 Aug 1907 (Glenwood Cemetery 8 Nov 1837 - 15 Aug 1907)
Sharpe, Charles, A telegram was received in Glenwood Saturday telling of the death of Charles Sharpe, at Los Angeles, for 14 years recorder of Mills county. There were no particulars. Tabor Beacon - 11 Oct 1907
Shepard, Henry C., one of the old settlers of Mills county, died last Saturday morning at the home of his son, William, in Malvern. He had been an invalid for some years. He was born in KY in 1837 and lacked about 2 weeks of being 70 years of age. He came to Mills county in 1854. His wife died a year ago and he is survived by his three sons; William, Dillon and Lang, and a daughter, Mrs. Worth Kearney. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the old family homestead, and burial was made in the Malvern Cemetery. Tabor Beacon - 22 Feb 1907
Shepardson, Lucinda, Word has come to the Tabor friends of the death on Wednesday February 27, 1907 of Miss Lucinda Shepardson. She died at the old home five miles south of Glenwood, where for more than half a century she had spent her life. One sister, Salome, is left alone of this family so well and widely known about Mills and Fremont counties. There are many whose hair is now gray who remember that as children they were always welcomed to the Shepardson home, and of all places to visit that seemed to be the best. "Aunt Teen" as she was known to her many friends, was quiet, self-sacrificing and unselfish. For about four months previous to her death, she was unable to leave her bed. She suffered much pain, which she endured without a murmur. Rev. Skiles of the Glenwood Congregational church conducted the funeral exercises and she was laid to rest in the cemetery at Glenwood by the side of her brother, William. Deceased was 75y 8m old. Tabor Beacon - 8 Mar 1907
Skiles, Howard, eldest son of Rev. J.H. Skiles, pastor of the Glenwood Congregational church, died Tuesday morning at 11:50 after a lingering illness of two years from consumption. He was past 22 years of age and was born 22 Jun 1885 at Stuartsville MN. The funeral will be held Wednesday about 12:30 and the remains taken on No. 3 for burial to Davenport, where the mother of the young man is buried. The deceased was a brother of Dale Skiles, who attended Tabor college last year. Tabor Beacon - 20 Dec 1907
Steepey, Capt. Will, Word comes to Glenwood relatives of the death of Capt. Will Steepey at Portland OR, 1 Apr 1907. Death was caused by Bright's disease. Capt. Steepey lived for many years in Glenwood and went to Portland shortly after the close of the war with the Philippines. He is survived by a wife and three children. Tabor Beacon - 12 Apr 1907
Strahan, J.M., a pioneer citizen and one of the best known men in Mills Co. dropped dead Wednesday morning a little before 8 o'clock at his home at the north edge of Malvern. As has been his custom for years, Mr. Strahan had saddled his riding horse, rode down town and had just returned to his home. Tieing his horse near the barn lot, he started to the barn to give some instructions to his hired man. When about 50 feet from the horse, he fell, and when assistance arrived, life was extinct. Mr. Strahan was 78 years of age and for more than 40 years has been actively identified with the affairs of Mills county and in Wayne county NE. He owned the land where Malvern is now located. At the time of his death, he was President of the 1st National Bank at Malvern and also a bank at Wayne NE. He was probably the wealthiest man in Mills County. He is survived by 5 children by a former wife, two sons and three daughters. Ott Strahan lives at Malvern. The other four, all residing at Wayne NE are Frank Strahan, Mrs. Lucy Jones, Mrs. Ella Conger and Mrs. Bird Larison. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 o'clock, services at the Baptist church and interment in the Malvern cemetery. Tabor Beacon - 16 Aug 1907 (Malvern Cemetery 17 Nov 1829 - 14 Aug 1907)
Suits, Mrs. John died 7 Oct at the Clarinda hospital where she was taken for treatment 4 Sep. She was 64 years of age. She leaves a husband and one grown son. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home northeast of Tabor, conducted by Rev. Smith of the Tabor M.E. church. Interment was made in the Hillsdale cemetery. Tabor Beacon - 11 Oct 1907 (Hillsdale Cemetery Hannah Suits 4 Feb 1843 - 7 Oct 1907)
Wearin, Mrs. Olive died Saturday at her home near Henderson. She was the widow of Josiah Wearin, who was killed in the St. Charles bridge disaster on the Wabash RR 28 years ago. We excerpt the following particulars from the Glenwood Tribune: Mrs. Wearin was almost 80 years of age and had lived on the old home farm a mile northwest of Henderson for 50 years. She was without doubt the wealthiest woman in Mills county at the time of her death, being worth probably half million dollars. Among other things, in real estate she possessed 1,500 acres of land along the Nishna valley. She was the mother of seven children, five of whom survive her: A. J. Wearin, familiarly known as "Bo" and the only son; Mrs. J.B. Fickel, Mrs. Frances Benton, Mrs. Caloma Hyde and Inda Coffman, all residing in Mills county. She is survived also by 18 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and two sisters and a brother: Mrs. Caroline Jones of Silver City, Mrs. Adalina Howard of Blunt ,SD and James Smith, Carson. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from her late home. Tabor Beacon
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