[BAILEY, WILLIE, 1895 – 1895]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 4, 1895
The little two months old babe of Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey, living northwest of Norwich, died last Sunday afternoon. Did not learn the ailment. The funeral was conducted on the following day by a Congregational minister from Shenandoah. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

[BROWN, JENNIE BOYLE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 25, 1929
Mrs. Jennie Brown, widow of J. [ames] L. [ewis] Brown, a long-time resident of Clarinda, passed away at her home in Omaha, Tuesday morning at 8:25 o'clock. She had been in a serious condition for some time preceding her death. [Funeral services are being held this Thursday after] noon at 4 o'clock from the M. E. church, of which she has been a member for many years. The burial will be in the Clarinda cemetery. Mrs. Brown made her home in Omaha with her daughter, Miss Mabel Brown; another daughter, Mrs. W. C. Phillips of Clarinda, has also been with her for some time, assisting in the care of her. The other children are Mrs. W. W. Welch of Red Oak and Lewis Brown of Varna, Ill.

[BROWN, JENNIE BOYLE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 25, 1929
Mrs. Jennie Brown – An item which will cause many Clarinda people to stop and ponder, is the news of the death of Mrs. Jennie Brown, a longtime resident of this city, who passed to her reward at 8:25 Tuesday morning at the apartments in Omaha where she and her daughter Mabel Brown have been living, the daughter Mrs. Mayme Phillips, also being with them at the time. Mrs. Brown has been in ill health for some time, the end being thus not unexpected. She is survived by the two daughters and also by a son, Lewis Brown, resident of near Chicago.
The funeral services are being held this Thursday afternoon, July 25, at the Methodist church in Clarinda, Rev. Todd of Shenandoah conducting the services in the absence of the local pastor; interment in the Clarinda cemetery. Fuller details in our next issue.
Being the wife of our former postmaster, James Brown, both of them respected and influential citizens in the earlier days, the memory of these two persons will remain a hallowed one by many Clarinda residents.

[BROWN, JENNIE BOYLE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, July 29, 1929
Jeannie Boyle Brown – Jennie Boyle was born November 22, 1849 at Norristown, Penn. When 18 years of age she moved with her family to Iowa, near College Springs.
On March 2, 1871 she was married to James L. [ewis] Brown of Clarinda, Iowa, and since that time has claimed Clarinda as her home. Mr. Brown preceded her in death, having passed away May 3, 1918. Since that time and up to the time of her death, she has made her home with her daughter, Mabel, in Omaha, Neb.
Mrs. Brown has been a member of the First Methodist Church of Clarinda for the past 58 years. For the last few years she was unable to attend church but derived much comfort and enjoyment from her radio church services.
She has been in failing health since last March and on Sunday, July 21st suffered a second stroke from which she did not regain consciousness and she passed away the morning of July 23, 1929.
She is survived by her children, Mrs. Edith M. Welch of Red Oak, Iowa; Mrs. Mayme B. Phillips and Miss Mabel A. Brown of Omaha, Neb.; L. [ewis] H. Brown, of Varna, Ill. Besides her children she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Annie Loudon of College Springs and Mrs. Lizzie Scott, of Clarinda and one brother, W. J. Boyle of Clarinda; her grandchildren, Mrs. Max E. Brown of Red Oak, Ia., Wallace and Roy Brown of Chicago; Bernice, Edith and Lowell Brown of Varna, Ill. and one great granddaughter, Barbra Brown of Red Oak.
The funeral service was held from her former church home, the Methodist church, Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. J. H. Todd of Shenandoah was in charge with burial in the Clarinda cemetery. The pallbearers were D. D. Stitt, Harry Lyman, Fred Fisher, Gerald Graff, A. J. Dunn and Wm. F. Stipe, her former neighbors.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Clarinda Journal, July 29, 1929.]

[BURWELL, JAMES MILTON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 15, 1895
Died. Last night about eleven o'clock the spirit of James M. [ilton] Burwell bade adieu to its mortal clay and took its flight to the home beyond the river of time. The deceased has been a sufferer for over two years, from consumption and although everything was done that could be done to stay its course, nothing seemed to more than check for a time the ravages of the disease. A year ago last September he went to Colorado and for a time it seemed that he would be relieved of his suffering, but with return of spring the trouble began. He was brought home a little over a month ago and since that time he failed very rapidly. He died at the home of his father, Morgan Burwell about three miles northwest of town, and at this place the funeral services will be held tomorrow at one o'clock. The deceased was 28 years old last March and was married five years ago to Miss Lillie Edmonds who with her little child is left to mourn the untimely death of the husband and father.

[BURWELL, JAMES MILTON]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 17, 1895
W. H. Burwell was called home Saturday from Montana by the sickness of his brother, Jas. Burwell He will remain several months.

[BURWELL, JAMES MILTON]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 17, 1895
Mr. Jas. M. Burwell died Tuesday morning, Oct. 15, 1895, at his home northwest of the city, after a long and lingering illness from consumption. He made a trip to the mountains last spring in hope of gaining relief but the dreaded disease had become too deeply seated and he returned home to spend his last days with his father, Morgan Burwell, and numerous friends in this vicinity. He was about 28 years of age, a bright and intelligent young man and greatly admired by all who knew him.

[BURWELL, JAMES MILTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 18, 1895
James Burwell died Monday at 9 p. m. at the home of his father, Morgan Burwell, three and one-half miles northwest of Clarinda, of consumption, age 28 years. His wife, formerly Lilly Edmonds (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edmonds of this city), together with one child, Roy, survive him. He was an honorable young man who leaves many friends to mourn. The funeral was held Wednesday at 1 p. m. at his father's home, conducted by Rev. Merritt of the Universalist church at Red Oak. The burial was in the city cemetery.

[BURWELL, KATE ANGUS MORRIS]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 3, 1937
Mrs. Kate Burwell – Kate Angus Morris, daughter of Price and Elizabeth Morris, was born near Lafayette, Madison, county, Ohio, Oct. 21, 1852 and died May 29, 1937 in Clarinda, Ia., at the age of 84 years, 8 months and 8 days.
She came to Page county in April 1892, where she spent the greater part of her life. On Nov. 4, 1896, she was united in marriage to Morgan Burwell (now deceased).
She leaves to mourn their loss, her brothers, J. H. Morris of Bedford, Ia., and Mont Morris of Clarinda, besides a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Malcolm, Vesalius, George and Carroll and one sister, Rachel.
Funeral services Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Walker funeral home, conducted by Rev. W. H. Meredith. Burial in the Clarinda cemetery.

[BURWELL, LILY MAY EDMONDS]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 15, 1957
Former Clarindan Died Wednesday
Mrs Burwell Service Pending Word from Grandchildren
BRADDYVILLE (Special) Mrs Lily May Burwell, 89, died Wednesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs Jay Jamison of Braddyville. She had been in poor health the past six years.
Mrs Burwell's home is at 208 E Nishna St in Clarinda. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was formerly a member of the Rebekah Lodge, GAR and the Current Events Club and was recorder of the RNA 27 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs Irene Jamison of Braddyville, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one niece.
Funeral service will be held at the Foster-Harmon-Williams Mortuary in Clarinda Saturday at 3 p m, the Rev D C Davis, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, to officiate. Interment will be in the Clarinda Cemetery.

[BURWELL, LILY MAY EDMONDS]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 22, 1957
Illinois Relatives Among Those at Mrs Burwell Rites
BRADDYVILLE, Aug 20 – Mr and Mrs Ted Lewis and children of Mendota, Ill, Mr and Mrs Jimmy Jamison of Rochelle, Ill, and Dr and Mrs Bob Jensen and sons of Harlan, Ia, were all in the Jay Jamison home over the week end, coming especially to attend the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs Lily Burwell held in Clarinda on Saturday.

[BURWELL, LILY MAY EDMONDS]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, September 23, 1957
Lily Burwell – Lily May Edmonds Burwell, 89 years, two months and 23 days, passed away Aug 14, 1957. She was born in Clarinda, the daughter of Robert and Mary Edmonds on May 22, 1868.
In 1889 she was united in marriage with James Burwell. Two children, Roy LeVerne and Irene, were born to this union. James Burwell died at the age of 28 in 1895 and their son, Roy, at age 16.
November 11, 1900, she was united in marriage to James Burwell's older brother, William Horace Burwell, who preceded her in death Sept 19, 1953.
She lived her entire life in Clarinda until November of 1956 when she went to make her home with her daughter. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarinda and the Sorosis Bible Class until her illness. She was a member of the GAR Auxiliary and in 1918-1919 was state president. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge, Current Events Club, and Royal Neighbors of America and served as recorder of the local chapter for 27 years.
Mrs Burwell spent much of her life using the artistic talent that she possessed. She used her talent for both self-expression and the instruction of others in oil, watercolors and china painting.
She is survived by the following: one daughter, Irene Jamison; four grandchildren, Latta May Lewis; Horace Henry Jamison; Jenis Irene Jensen and James Burwell Jamison; six great grandchildren and one niece, Mrs Scott Cochran of Los Angeles, Calif.

[BURWELL, WILLIAM HORACE "HOLLY"]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, September 21, 1953
W H Burwell, 91, Was Retired as Mail Carrier
W [illiam] H [orace] Burwell, 91, who for over 22 years was rural mail carrier on a Clarinda route, died early Saturday evening unexpectedly. He had been active and visited with neighbors only a short time before, but then mentioned that he did not feel well.
The funeral service is planned for Tuesday afternoon at 3 p m from the First Presbyterian church, Rev D C Davis in charge. The body will be at home during the morning in respect to his wife, who has been bedfast. The burial will be in Clarinda cemetery.
Mr Burwell came to Clarinda in 1904, being born in Bucyrus, Ohio. He was married in November 1900 to Lillian Edmonds. He was substitute mail carrier several years before he was made regular on the route. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, IOOF and Rural Mail Carrier association.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs Jay Irene Jamison, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a niece and a nephew.

[BURWELL, WILLIAM HORACE "HOLLY"]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 24, 1953
Funeral services for W [illiam] H [orace] Burwell of Clarinda were held in Clarinda on Tuesday afternoon. Mr Burwell was 91 years old and the father of Mrs Jay Jamison of Braddyville. His wife also survives him and four grandchildren.

[BURWELL, WILLIAM HORACE "HOLLY"]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, September 28, 1953
BRADDYVILLE – Mr and Mrs Ted Lewis and daughter came from Mendota, Ill, and Dr and Mrs Robert Jenson from Harlan to attend the funeral of the ladies' grandfather, William Burwell of Clarinda, on Tuesday.

[CLAYBAKER, EDWARD A.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 27, 1895
YORKTOWN – There was one of Louis Clabaker's children buried Wednesday. We did not learn particulars.

[CRAWFORD, MARY B. NEAL]
Washington Gazette (Washington, Iowa), Friday, October 4, 1895
Grandma Crawford Gone.
Mary Neal Crawford died at her home in Crawfordsville Friday morning at 6 o'clock.
She was born in Bradford, Mercer county, Pa., Jan. 15, 1801 and was married to Dr. Isaac Crawford in New Athens, Ohio, in 1833 and together moved to Crawfordsville in 1841, the town being named in honor of the doctor. She was a member of the Seceder church and afterwards the United Presbyterian and was a faithful Christian and an intelligent woman.
For several years she has been partially deaf and totally blind, but her mind was clear, and she could talk intelligently on the questions of the day, being familiar with the history of the times. She could repeat entire portions of the Scriptures and had memorized most of the psalms.
She lived through the exciting period of the country's history and both of her boys served in the Border Ruffian war and the Great Rebellion, one son being an inmate of rebel prisons nearly two and one-half years. Her house sheltered many a fugitive from slavery.
It is wonderful to think of the progress she lived to behold, being only twenty-five years younger than the United States. But the long journey wore her out and she dropped the burden and fell asleep in Jesus.
The funeral was held in the U. P. church and a large number of friends and relatives were present to pay the last rites. Rev. E. H. Thompson conducted the services and made some very appropriate remarks, also Rev. J. H. Elliott, her former pastor, gave a touching talk upon his recollections of her. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. McAully of the Presbyterian church, her favorite song, the 23d psalm was sung and Washington county's oldest citizen was laid to rest beside her husband, who had preceded her nearly half a century before.
Three daughters survive her, Sarah N. [eal], Mrs. M. R. Morehouse and Mrs. S. [terling] D.[ennison] Coe of David City, Neb. Our sketch would not be complete without commending her children for their devotion to their mother and especially Miss S. N., who sacrificed all her own ambitions that she might give her entire time to her.

[CRAWFORD, MARY B. NEAL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 18, 1895
Rev. I. C. Rankin received word a few days ago of the death of his grandmother on his mother's side. Mrs. Dr. Issac [Isaac] Crawford came with her husband to Iowa in 1840 from Ohio and settled in Washington county. The town of Crawfordsville was named for the doctor and for many years he was one of the leading citizens of that part of the state. The family was deeply interested in the slavery question and the home was a station on the historic Underground Railroad. Mrs. Crawford was in her ninety-five year.

[FALES, WILLIAM CLARK]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 15, 1895
Mrs. Roy Chamberlain received a letter from her aunt, Mrs. D. J. Morseman, informing her of the death of William Clark Fales at Marshall, Texas. He had been down for some time with an attack of typhoid fever, but it was not thought that he was in serious condition. He will be remembered by most of our citizens as the Pacific express messenger when Mr. Morseman served as agent of the company. He was about 28 years of age, was an upright young man and in great favor with the express company.

[FALES, WILLIAM CLARK]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 17, 1895
The sad news was received in the city a few days ago of the death of Wm. Clark Fales at Marshall, Texas, Oct. 2, 1895, from typhoid fever and his remains were taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. D. J. Morsman, Dennison, Texas, for burial. He will be remembered as the Pacific express messenger in this city a few years ago.

[FALK, JOHN A., - 1895]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 29, 1895
Mr. J. [ohn] A. Falk died at his home at Essex on Thursday of last week.

[FALK, JOHN A., - 1895]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 29, 1895
John A. Falk, of Essex, dropped dead of heart failure last Thursday.

[FALK, JOHN A., - 1895]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 1, 1895
FREMONT – Sunday last Rev. Friden, Dr. Miller, J. A. Lindell, Gust Wenstrand, C. A. Johnson, N. P. Larson, C. J. Vek, J. Nadgwick and others from Fremont attended the funeral of our veteran, John A. Falk of Essex. Mr. Falk dropped dead at his home Thursday of last week, leaving a wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to mourn. Indeed! It is a rare but devoting scene to see a grandfather weep by his father's casket like a child. The deceased was born in Parish of Yuna, Kalmar county, Sweden, in 1811 and was an early settler of Henry county, Ill. and devoted to his church, the Lutheran Augustana. He and his sons donated more work and money than a great many of that church. May he rest in peace.

[FOSTER, C. H., MRS., - 1895]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 25, 1895
C. W. Foster received a telegram yesterday morning stating that his niece, Mrs. C. H. Foster, was dead. J. D. Foster and wife, who have been visiting here for a few days and Mrs. C. W. Foster and Mrs. J. N. Miller, drove to Villisca immediately where they took the train to Omaha and will be present at the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Foster had visited Clarinda frequently and had made many warm friends, who will regret to learn of her sudden death.

[FOSTER, C. H., MRS., - 1895]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 25, 1895
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Foster of Omaha who were here visiting the families of C. W. Foster and J. N. Miller, yesterday received a telegram informing them of the death, Wednesday night, in Omaha, of Mrs. C. W. [H.] Foster, a niece of C. W. Foster of this city and of J. D. Foster of Omaha. The deceased was 35 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Foster, Mrs. C. W. Foster of this city and her daughter, Mrs. J. N. Miller, left immediately for Omaha.

[GILLESPIE, CHARITY CLOSE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 11, 1895
SHENANDOAH - Mrs. Gillespie died Monday morning of typhoid fever. She was buried at Essex Tuesday. She was 61 years old. Four other members of the family are ill of the same disease, some of them being very bad. The family has our sympathy.

[HENDERSON, ANNA E. LIMBOCKER]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, November 22, 1948
Anna Henderson Dies Sunday
Services to Be Held Nov 24; Is Survived by One Daughter
Mrs. Anna E Henderson, 88, died at her home Sunday, after an illness of five years.
Services will be held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church and burial will be in the Clarinda cemetery. Rev D C Davis will officiate, and Foster-Harmon mortuary is in charge.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs Gertrude Richardson, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Albert Henderson, who was a druggist here in Clarinda for many years.
Mrs Henderson had lived in the same house in Clarinda for 61 years.

[HOLSTE, ZUA CHRISTEL RICHARDSON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, January 26, 1981
Zua Holste passed away
Funeral services for Mrs. Zua Christel Holste of Clarinda, will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Walker-Merrick funeral Home with Rev. Harland Gant officiating. Mrs. Holste, 81, passed away Jan. 25 at her home at 214 No. 19th.
The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 7:30-8:30 pm this Tuesday evening. Burial will be in the Clarinda cemetery.
She was born on a farm near Calumet, Ia, Jan. 24, 1900, the daughter of Arthur and Elma Bidwell Richardson. In 1903 she came with her parents to Shambaugh, where her father became manager of Richardson Lumber Co. She received her education in Shambaugh and Clarinda. After high school, she taught for a time in Shambaugh.
On Feb. 11, 1920, she was married to Walter B. Holste at her home northeast of Shambaugh. To this union, three sons were born, Bernard of Brainerd, Mn, Richard of rural Clarinda and William of Hopkins, Mo.
She is survived by her three sons and their wives, nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Horace Richardson of Clarinda and Forest Richardson of Grove, Ok, are brothers.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1973, her parents and a brother, Donald, in 1956.

[HUMPHREY, SUSANNE EDMINA RICHARDSON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, October 10, 1966
Susanne Humphrey services Monday
Mrs Susanne E [dmina] Humphrey, 82, died Friday at the West Portal Nursing Home where she lived during recent years after having to give up her active care of her home at 16th and Logan Streets a decade ago.
Services in her memory were being held this Monday with funeral at Walker Funeral Home and burial in Clarinda Cemetery. The Rev D C Davis of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church was to officiate.
Mrs Humphrey was member of the family of the late George W [illiam] and Mary Sayre Richardson, sister of Warren Richardson and Mrs Lyle Cassat of Clarinda and Mrs Doris Mutz of Walnut Creek, Calif. She is remembered for her fine voice. She had studied in New York and Chicago and used her deep contralto voice as her career while living in Seattle, Wash, several years. After marriage, Clarinda was the family home for more than 50 years. She directed the Presbyterian choir several years.
She was the mother of George W (Bill) Humphrey of Braddyville, John D Humphrey of Kerrville, Tex, Mrs Doris Jean Geer and Mrs Roberta Geer, Humphrey, Ia. Her husband, Leo Humphrey, is deceased.

[HUMPHREY, SUSANNE EDMINA RICHARDSON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 20, 1966
BRADDYVILLE – Mr and Mrs Leo Humphrey and family of Farragut, Mr and Mrs Vern Humphrey of Overland Park, Kans, the Don Humphrey family and Jack Humphrey of Kerrville, Tex, were all in the Bill Humphrey home the first of the week coming especially for the funeral service for Mrs Susanna Humphrey.

[ISAACSON, DAUGHTER, - 1895]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 11, 1895
YORKTOWN – The ten-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaacson, living northwest of here, died Friday and was buried at the Bethesda Cemetery Saturday afternoon.

[JOHNSON, ANDERS W., 1826 – 1895]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 8, 1895
A. [nders] W. Johnson died Jan. 22 at Andover, Ill., age about 70 years. He leaves three sons and three daughters. His wife died about twenty years ago. The deceased was a brother of Charles Johnson of Douglas township and an uncle of Clarence G. Johnson of Clarinda. He visited his Page county relatives several months ago.

[JOHNSON, ANNASTENA ANDERSON, MRS.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 11, 1902
Mrs. Annastina Johnson, wife of Charles Johnson of Douglas township, is dead at the age of 75 years. Her funeral was held yesterday. She was buried at Bethesda. Appropriate obituary mention of this excellent lady will be given in the next issue of The Journal.
]Note: The first name is spelled Annastena on her headstone.]

[JOHNSON, ANNASTENA ANDERSON, MRS.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, July 15, 1902
Gone to her Rest
Last Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson, about seven miles northwest of town, Mrs. Anna Christina Johnson died after a long and painful illness. The deceased was born in Sweden in 1827 and died at half past twelve o'clock, noon, July 9, 1902. She was married to Andrew Anderson in Sweden and of this union three children were born, of which one died in infancy, a daughter is still living in Sweden and the third is Mr. S. L. Anderson, who is one of the most highly respected citizens of the county and lives about twelve miles northwest of town. Her first husband died, and she was afterward married to Mr. Charles Johnson, who survives her and mourns her departure. Of this union five children were born, one of which died in Sweden when two years old, one, an infant, died in New York just after the family landed in this country, in the year 1869, one is Mrs. Charles Anderson at whose home the mother died, one is Mrs. August Swanson, also living near Bethesda church and the fifth is Mr. Clarence G. [ottfried] Johnson, a successful business man here in town. The children are all doing well and are a credit to their parents and their upright lives are a monument to the memory of the devoted mother who was always ready and willing to sacrifice her own comforts for the well fare of her loved ones.
After coming to this county the family lived for two years at Andrew [Andover], Henry county, Ill., and in 1871 moved to this county. The mortal remains of the loving mother were laid to rest in the cemetery at Bethesda, the funeral services being conducted by the pastor and attended by a very large company of sympathizing friends. Mrs. Johnson was held in highest esteem by all who were acquainted with her and during her long sickness they were very kind and attentive, doing all in their power to help make her last days pleasant and comfortable as was possible. For this kindly and sympathetic assistance of the friends, the family feel truly thankful and desire in this connection to give expression to their feelings.
[The same death notice was published in the Clarinda Herald, July 15, 1902.]

[JOHNSON, ANNASTENA ANDERSON, MRS.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 18, 1902
Mrs. Annastina Johnson - Brief reference was made in The Journal last week to the death of Mrs. Annastina Johnson, wife of Charles Johnson of Douglas township. She died Wednesday, July 9, 1902, at 12:35 a. m. of dropsy at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Anderson, in Tarkio township. Her home was on a farm three miles southeast of Bethesda, and she died seven miles southwest of that place.
She was in about her usual health Wednesday, the 18th of June, when she went out to the garden at her home, and gathered some pie plant, which she took into the house and cooked for the family table. Soon afterwards she was taken ill and the next day was in such a serious condition that her children, who live in Page county, were summoned to her home. There she and her husband and grandson, Charles Sternberg, constituted the immediate family, Mr. Sternberg having been with his grandparents since the year 1893, closely attending to their comforts from that time. It being impossible to employ proper help to take care of Mrs. Johnson at her home the family concluded it would be better for her to be conveyed to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Anderson, of Tarkio township, for which removal they obtained the consent of Mrs. Johnson's physician, so on the 20th of June, her condition being such that she could be moved, she was taken to Mrs. Andersons, where her daughter and family cared for her devotedly until the end came on the 9th of the present month.
The late Mrs. Johnson was born in Sweden, Oct. 21, 1827, and was consequently 74 years of age on her last birthday. She was twice married. Her first husband, Mr. Anderson, died in Sweden, and in due course of time thereafter, in 1858, she was married again in her native land, this time to Charles Johnson, who, like her first husband, was a native of Sweden. Mr. Johnson, in feeble health, survives her. Two children were born to her by her first marriage, Mrs. Louisa Sternberg, who still resides in Sweden, and S. Levene Anderson, now a resident of Douglas township, Page county. Three children who survive her were born to the second marriage, Clarence G. [ottfried] Johnson, of Clarinda, Johanna Martina, wife of Charles Anderson of Tarkio township, and Amanda Marie Christina, wife of August Swanson of Douglas township. In the year 1869, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson and all but the eldest child, Louisa, came to the United States, first living at Andover, Henry county, Ill., from which place in 1871 they removed to Douglas township, Page county, Ia., which remained Mrs. Johnson's home to the time of her death.
The funeral was held Thursday, July 10. A short service was conducted at 1 p. m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson, where Mrs. Johnson died, by Rev. B. Modin, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church at Bethesda, after which the procession of relatives and friends followed the remains to the church named, where the regular funeral service took place, Mr. Modin officiating and the church being crowded by the many people who had gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to a worthy wife and mother. Appropriate hymns were sung by the congregation. Miss Annie Swanson was organist. The bearers were Alfred Johnson, Andrew Swanson, Alfred Swanson, August Seterburg, August Strom and John F. Freed. The burial was in the Bethesda cemetery.

[JOHNSON CHARLES "CARL", 1830 – 1909]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 18, 1909
Charley Johnson died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Anderson, in Tarkio township, Page county, Wednesday, March 17, 1909, at 3 p. m., of paralysis, with which he had been afflicted the past few years. For some time previous to his death he was helpless. His condition became much worse about three weeks before his death. The late Mr. Johnson was born in Sweden Aug. 28, 1830. He was married in 1858 to Miss Annastina Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and children left Sweden about forty years ago for the United States. On the voyage across the Atlantic a little daughter died, and her remains were brought to New York City and buried. The parents located first at Andover, Henry county, Ill. and came to Douglas township, Page county, about thirty-eight years ago. Mr. Johnson was a farmer in Sweden and followed farming in Page county as long as he was in good health. One son died in Sweden. The following children survive: Clarence G. [ottfried], Clarinda; Mrs. Charles Anderson, Tarkio township; Mrs. August Swanson, Douglas township. He also leaves a sister in Sweden and a brother, C. W. Lavene, in Chicago. His wife died several years ago. There will be a short funeral service tomorrow at 11 a. m. at the home where Mr. Johnson died and at 2 o'clock p. m., at the Swedish Lutheran church in Bethesda, of which the deceased died a member. Rev. Mr. Lund will be the officiating minister. Interment will be at Bethesda.
[Note:  The name on his headstone is Carl Johnson.]

[JOHNSON, CLARENCE GOTTFRIED]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, October 22, 1945
Clarence Gottfried Johnson – Clarence Gottfried Johnson, son of Charles and Anastina Johnson, was born in Westergotland, Sweden, September 2, 1859, and died in Clarinda, Iowa, September 7, 1945, aged 86 years and 5 days. He came, with his parents and sisters, to the United States in 1869, settling on a farm in Henry county, Illinois, until 1870, when they came to make their home in Page county. He was confirmed in the Swedish Lutheran church at Bethesda, Iowa, July 17, 1874 by Rev B M Holland.
Mr Johnson came to Clarinda in 1880, where he was employed in the hardware store of J H Dunlap. He was later in the grocery business for many years, first as a partner in the firm of Orth & Johnson and then in his own store. For the past 24 years, while his health permitted, he was associated with his son in the restaurant and recreation business in Clarinda.
On August 16, 1893 he was married to Alma D Fulk of Essex. To them five children were born: Karl M, Bernhard F, Clarence G, Lawrence F, and Florence Helene. The wife and three children, Karl, Lawrence and Helene have preceded him in death, also a granddaughter, Maxine Johnson. Surviving him are two sons, Bernhard and Clarence, both of Clarinda and four grandchildren: Deloris Mowrey of Shenandoah, Gaylon and Jenith Anderson and one great granddaughter, Pamela Mowrey of Shenandoah.

[JOHNSTON, HENRY WILSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 25, 1895
A Martyr to the Cause.
In our issue of last Tuesday, we mentioned the sudden death of Rev. Henry Wilson Johnston but at that time we were unable to give the particulars. He had moved with his family, three weeks ago, to accept work at Wheaton, Ill., and had just completed his arrangements for housekeeping. Wednesday of last week he went to Fairmount, Indiana, to attend the session of the General Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, of which denomination he was a member. He attended the session Wednesday evening and was again present on Thursday morning, but not feeling well concluded to not go in the afternoon. He was not seriously ill at this time and not considered to be in any danger until Saturday afternoon, but the end came very rapidly for 6:30 that evening he breathed his last. He was for five years a missionary in Africa and while there he, as is usual with all who go to that country, suffered from attacks of what is known as African fever. It is not expected as a rule that one will survive the third attack of this fatal disease, but he survived the fourth, while there; when he returned to this country last June it was supposed that he was free from its ravages but not so. The physicians who were called recognized at once that his trouble was of nature entirely new to them and nothing that they could do afforded relief. The disease has a peculiar run and death from it is characteristic, indicated by vomiting black blood shortly before death. So it was in his case, the nature of the disease was proven by the way in which it terminated.
Mr. Johnston was born in Nodaway county, Mo., January 1863 and remained with his parents on the farm until old enough to go to College. He graduated from Amity College about eight years ago. While a student he became engaged in newspaper work and finally established the College Springs "Crank" and as editor displayed a good deal of talent. After disposing of his paper interests, he successfully passed the Civil Service examination and was appointed to a position in the War Department, which position he occupied for about a year. He became interested in city missionary work with Dr. Bailey of Washington and while there was licensed to preach. After resigning his position, he went to Africa as a missionary from the church to which he belonged. He located in Freetown for a year but feeling that he should go to those who did not have the gospel, he pushed out into the interior where he labored for four years and succeeded in establishing a very successful mission and school.
He was married in January 1887 to Miss Emma, daughter of Mrs. Lizzie Cox, then of College Springs, but now of Clarinda. Three children have been born to them, one in Washington and two in Africa. The oldest died in Africa. Besides these members of his family he leaves a father and mother, four brothers and two sisters. He was a man of very strong convictions and an untiring worker for the cause of his Master and his zeal undoubtedly hastened his death.
From early childhood he was a student of Bible and it was his infallible guide in all things and when he conclude that a certain line of action was right he was unswerving.

[JONES, CATHERINE SOLLARS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 4, 1895
Sylve Jones has returned from Stark county, Ill., where he was called by the death of his mother. She was the mother of twelve children, grand and great grandchildren over one hundred in all.

[JONES, SYLVESTER]
Belleville Telescope (Belleville, Kansas), Thursday, January 18, 1934
Sylvester Jones – Sylvester Jones, sixth in a family of twelve children, the son of Jared and Catherine Jones, was born at Zanesville, O., on June 6, 1849. During his boyhood days, his parents moved to Wyoming, Ill., where he grew to manhood. He was married to Elizabeth Anne Powell at Henry, Ill., on February 17, 1875 and two children were born to this union, Maude and Harold.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones lived in Illinois a few years, when they moved to Blanchard, Ia., which was their home for 29 years. In the spring of 1909 they came to Belleville, which has since been their home. Sylvester Jones was a man of deep convictions and sterling character. Always free from bad habits, he became a Christian when a young man and joined the United Brethren church while living in Illinois. When he moved to Iowa, he united with the Methodist church. In Belleville, he was a faithful member and worker in the Methodist church. For years he taught a Sunday school class and had the Christian fellowship at the family altar in his home. He was greatly loved in his home and among his many friends.
Mr. Jones was usually in good health, although in late years somewhat crippled with rheumatism and handicapped by defective hearing. He was about the house until two days before his death when he failed rapidly and in the evening of January 14, 1934, he slipped peacefully away from this life. He had lived 84 years, 7 months and 5 days.
His death leaves a wife, the companion of 59 years of the journey of life; a daughter, Mrs. Maude Hitchcock of Belleville; a son, Dr. Harold Jones of Shaller, Okla.; also, three grandchildren, Mrs. Everett Scott, Merrill Hitchcock and Betty Jones; and four great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Gingrich, lives in Kansas City, Mo. Two brothers also survive, William Jones, 82, and Miles Jones, 87, both of Burlington Junction, Mo.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church in Belleville on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. G. Roberts. The body was laid to rest in the Belleville cemetery.

[JONES, SYLVESTER]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 25, 1934
BLANCHARD (Special) – Friends received word Sunday of the death of Sylvester Jones at Belleville, Kansas, last week. Mr. Jones lived ½ mile east of town for many years.

[KEMPTON, MARY JOSEPHINE HULLINGER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 8, 1895
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Mrs. O. [sman] B. [ritt] Kempton died at her home Sunday evening at 10:30. For several years she has suffered the agonies of a slow death by a cancer and surely it is a case where death came as a relief. She is a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Hullinger of this place and leaves a husband and five children to mourn the loss of a true wife and mother. She was a Christian woman and a member of the M. E. Church. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Barton at the M. E. Church this morning.

[KEMPTON, MARY JOSEPHINE HULLINGER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 11, 1895
Obituary – Mary Josephine Hullinger was born in Granville, Putnam county, Ills., June 4th, 1849, and departed this life Oct. 6th, 1895, at her home in College Springs, aged 46 years, 4 months and 2 days. She was married to Osman B. [ritt] Kempton June 4th, 1874. She had suffered from that dread disease, cancer, for nearly three years, which was the cause of her death. She was a devoted Christian and a member of the M. E. Church. Since the 7th of last April she suffered patiently. During this time could not walk without help and her hands were in constant pain until within about three weeks of her death when, in answer to prayer, God graciously took away the pain and she suffered no more not even in death. On Sabbath morning when asked by her physician if she was ready to go, should God call her, she smiled and said, "Yes" and then said, "It is in my mouth continually, Thy will O Lord be done." She became quite restless in the afternoon and when asked if they should sing something, she said, Yes, she trying to sing with them, Jesus lover of my soul; she then dropped into a peaceful sleep which lasted for some time. About seven o'clock she called for the children and although she could not speak to them, yet they knew that she recognized them. From this time on she gradually sank and at half past ten she breathed her last and passed away gently and peacefully to the other shore. She leaves a devoted husband, five loving children, a father, mother, four brothers, and four sisters, besides a host of friends to mourn her loss. Yet we feel that our loss is her gain and that she is now singing the praises of God in that happy home beyond where there will be no more parting of loved ones.
The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Tuesday, Oct. 6th, 1895, at 10:30 a. m., conducted by Rev. Barton and followed by a large concourse of sympathizing friends, her remains were lain away in its last resting place.   [Poem not transcribed.]
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Page County Democrat, October 10, 1895.]

[KEMPTON, MARY JOSEPHINE HULLINGER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 11, 1895
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Died, at her home in College Springs, Mrs. O. [sman] B. [ritt] Kempton, after a long, hard struggle, attended with much suffering. She passed away Sabbath evening at 10:30. She had been afflicted with a cancer for several years but had not given up hope until within the last year. She was buried Tuesday morning from the M. E. church of which she was a member. The husband, daughters and a son, together with a large circle of relatives and friends, mourn the loss.

[KEMPTON, OSMAN BRITT]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 4, 1941
Rites Friday for O. B. Kempton, 93
Early County Resident Dies in Canada; Funeral at Amity
Osman B [ritt] Kempton, an early resident of Page county, died at Montreal, Canada, last Sunday night at the age of 93 years. The body will arrive here this Thursday and funeral services will be held at College Springs at 2:30 p m Friday.
Mr Kempton lived in and near College Springs during the early years of his life but for the past twenty years he had lived with his daughter and a son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Albert E Martin, at Amityville, N Y and Montreal, Canada. He had continued to be active and in comparatively good health up to a short time before his death.
Besides Mrs Martin, he is survived by two other daughters, Mrs Ed L Dryden of Clarinda and Mrs Will Ellis of Lander, Wyo.
Burial will be in the family lot in the College Springs cemetery.

[KEMPTON, OSMAN BRITT]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, September 8, 1941
COLLEGE SPRINGS, Sept 5 – O [sman] B [ritt] Kempton of Canada was buried at Maple Hill cemetery Friday afternoon at 2:30. Mr. Kempton was a former resident of College Springs. Short services were held at the grave.

[LAUGHLIN, ESTALENA FUTHEY "LENA"]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 8, 1895
COLLEGE SPRINGS - Miss Lena Laughlin quietly passed away at about 11 a. m. Saturday at the home of her father, Wm. L. She was born on the old Laughlin farm N. W. of town in 1861. At the age of 14 at the death of her mother, the household duties of the family devolved upon her as she was the oldest child. She was a student and graduate of Amity college; upon graduating her occupation has been teaching, having taught in many schools in Page county and in Missouri. At the time she was taken ill [she] was teaching the Malvern schools. She was brought home. She has been a great sufferer, death coming to her relief. She died a Christian and leaves many friends to mourn her departure.

[LAUGHLIN, ESTALENA FUTHEY "LENA"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 11, 1895
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Miss Lena Laughlin died Saturday at 11:30 a. m. and was buried Sabbath afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss Laughlin had been ailing for several months yet nothing could be done to stop the ravages of that dread disease, consumption. The funeral took place at the Congregational church which was crowded to its utmost capacity. The singing by the quartet was fine and very appropriate. The sermon by Rev. Burr was an excellent exhortation to the living.

[MARTIN, LIZZIE, - 1895]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 8, 1895
Mr. and Mrs. C. [harles] T. [homas] Martin's little girl, aged 14 months, was buried last Wednesday, cause of death was cholera infantum.

[MCCOY, MARY ANN WOOD]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 29, 1895
HEPBURN - The sad news has reached here of the death of Mrs. James [John] McCoy who used to make this her home but now of western Nebraska. The corpse will be returned here for interment. They have the sympathy of their many friends in this, their sad hour of bereavement.

[MCCOY, MARY ANN WOOD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 1, 1895
CRAMER CHAPEL – Mrs. McCoy, a former resident of Douglas, died at her home at Major, Neb., Oct. 25. This is a sad death as several small children are left motherless.

[MCCOY, MARY ANN WOOD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 1, 1895
HEPBURN – News has just reached us of the death of a former resident of this vicinity in the person of Mrs. Mary A. Ward [WOOD] McCoy, wife of John McCoy, who died of malarial fever at her home near Majors, Neb., Oct. 23. Deceased has many relatives and friends in this neighborhood who will sympathize with the husband and four children who are called to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother.

[MERRIAM, WILLARD DAVIS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 22, 1895
W. D. Merriam Dead.
This community was greatly startled yesterday morning by the announcement of the death of W.[illard] D. Merriam. Although it was well known that for years he has not been a strong man, and in fact was suffering from some disorder of the kidneys, yet it was not suspected that he was so near the end of his life. Early last week he went to western Nebraska to look after his extensive land interests and while there was caught in a furious sandstorm which lasted for two days. He returned Saturday night, but was still suffering from the effects of the exposure. All day Sunday he grew worse rapidly, and Monday morning between one and two o'clock he breathed his last. The immediate cause of his death was congestion of the lungs. Mr Merriam was a native of Ohio, but came to Sigourney, Iowa, many years ago and from there moved to Clarinda in 1885. He at that time owned large interests in the Clarinda National Bank, but about five years ago traded his stock for Nebraska lands. He attended closely to his business affairs and did not mingle in business or society affairs to any great extent. He leaves a wife, who is the only relative in this part of the state. The funeral services will take place from the residence to-morrow at two o'clock and will be conducted by Dr Smith.

[MERRIAM, WILLARD DAVIS]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, Oct 24, 1895
Telegrams were sent to the following relatives of the late W. [illard] D. Merriam who died suddenly at his home in north Clarinda Monday morning between one and two o'clock, and they were nearly all present at the funeral yesterday at 2 pm: Mrs A.E. Alexander, Sigourney, Iowa; Mrs Maria Diehl, Carson, Iowa; Mrs Anna Hinds, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs E.C. Middleswart, Indianola, Iowa; S. S. Porter, Marietta, Ohio and Mrs J. A. Woods, Keithsburg, Ill.

[MERRIAM, WILLARD DAVIS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 25, 1895
Willard Davis Merriam, oldest son of Seldon N. and Lydia Merriam, was born on a farm near the village of Lowell, Washington county, Ohio.
On his mother's side he was descended from some of the early and famous settlers of this country.
John Porter, born in England in 1596, emigrated to America before 1685, and settled in Danvers, Connecticut colony. There he married Anna Bradstreet of the family of Governor Simon Bradstreet. Amos Porter, a descendant of John Porter of the fifth generation, married Anna Hathorne (Hawthorne) of the family from which came Nathaniel Hawthorne, the great American author.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Wendell Phillips, Richard Dana Sr., and Richard Dana jr., are the descendants of the Bradstreets.
Amos Porter, Sr., with his sons Amos, jr., Jonathan and Simon, and his daughter Anna, and her husband, Allen Putnam, migrated to Ohio, all settling on farms near Marietta in the spring of 1795. Lydia, the daughter of Amos Porter, jr., married Selden N. Merriam. These two lived to a hale old age, living together more than sixty years, and continuing in active life almost to the last of their eventful careers. They saw the wilderness subdued by sturdy yeomanry and made fruitful as the garden of the Lord. Nine children came to bless their home, the eldest of whom is the subject of this sketch, and whose eyes first saw the light, Jan 12, 1825. Two of this family are left, Mrs A. E. Alexander, of Sigourney, Ia., who with her son was present at the funeral, and Mrs Arcelia Donnell, of Los Angeles, Cal. All the rest are fallen asleep.
One daughter of Amos Porter, an aunt of Mr Merriam, is still living, aged and a widow, near Atlantic, Ia.
Simon S. Porter, a cousin, from whom these antecedents of Mr Merriam were obtained, was principal of the Washington street Grammar school, Marietta, O., for twenty-nine years, resigning two years ago on account of age and failing health.
A son of this cousin, Edwin Horace, is now assistant pastor of Plymouth church, Brooklyn, whose pulpit Henry Ward Beecher made famous, and of which Dr Lyman Abbott is pastor. Mrs J. A. Woods, long of this city, is also his cousin, on the Merriam side.
After receiving a common school education Mr Merriam was sent to the academy at Marietta. He was married in 1849, June 18, to Miss Caroline Davis, who bore him two children, Angerona and Frank, the latter dying early in life. Angerona is now the wife of James West, of Marietta, Ohio. In the winter of 1863-1864, he came to Iowa and engaged in the real estate business.
Oct 19, 1868, he was married to Mrs Ruth Clark Otis, who now survives him. Those who know him best agree that in all the attributes of true manhood, and all the relations of life, Mr Merriam was the soul of honor. While unostentatious and retiring in disposition, his deeds of charity and generous acts have lighted many a sad and weary heart and made many a stricken home bright and radiant.
His was a conscientious and refined nature, sensitive to a fault. He believed in justice and loved mercy. He never indulged in any bad habits and was liberal in his religious views. He believed that Christ died for all men and that through His sufferings and death all who believe on him will be saved.
Although not connected with any church, he was a willing attendant at divine service whenever his state of health would permit. When a young man he became a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and for forty-eight years he has maintained his membership in the order.
He died just after midnight of last Sabbath, Oct 21, 1895, aged 70 years 9 months and 26 days. The funeral services were held at the residence, North Fifth street, at 2 pm, Wednesday, the 28d inst. Rev T. C. Smith, D. D., pastor of the Presbyterian church, which Mr Merriam attended, preaching the sermon from I Chron. xxix.15.
The burial was conducted by the order Odd Fellows of which he was so long a member.
Thus has passed away from our midst a citizen, a friend and a husband, and left a vacancy which naught of earth can fill.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Page County Democrat, October 24, 1895 and the Clarinda Herald, October 25, 1895.]

[MINERT, WILLIAM R.]
Evening Kansan-Republican (Newton, Kansas), Monday, April 19, 1920
W. R. Minert – W. [illiam] R. Minert, father of A. A. Minert of this city, passed away this morning at the National Soldiers' Home in Leavenworth. His funeral will be held there Wednesday, and interment will be made in the Home cemetery.
Comrade Minert resided in Newton for several years about five years ago at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Minert, and his aged wife, who has continued to make her home here, is unable to attend the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Minert and daughter, Jessie, will leave tonight for Leavenworth. They will be joined at Topeka by the daughter of the deceased, Miss Clara Minert.

[MINERT, WILLIAM R.]
Leavenworth Times (Leavenworth, Kansas), Tuesday, April 20, 1920
William R. Minert, 24, 287, died April 19; funeral April 21. Of the Civil War, he was in Co. H, 4th Iowa Infantry.

[MINERT, WILLIAM R.]
Leavenworth Post (Leavenworth, Kansas), Wednesday, April 21, 1920
William R. Minert late H Company, 4th Iowa Infantry, died Monday at 5 o'clock. His daughter, Miss Minert of Topeka, was here when he passed away. His wife and another son reside at Newton, Kan. They were notified of his death. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning. Chaplain Payne will officiate.

[MINERT, WILLIAM R.]
Newton Journal (Newton, Kansas), Friday, April 23, 1920
W. R. Minert – W. [illiam] R. Minert, father of A. A. Minert of this city passed away yesterday morning at the National Soldiers' Home at Leavenworth. The funeral service will [be] held there Wednesday and interment will be made in the cemetery of the institution.
Being aged people and needing special care, Mrs. Minert has remained with her son and family in Newton for the past five years, while Mr. Minert chose to spend most of his time at the Soldiers' home.
Mr. and Mrs. Minert and daughter, Jessie, left last night for Leavenworth to be present at the funeral. They were joined at Topeka by Miss Clara Minert, daughter of the deceased. Mother Minert was not able to attend the funeral.

[MINERT, WILLIAM R.]
Topeka Daily Capital (Topeka, Kansas), Saturday, April 24, 1920
MINERT – W. R. Minert, a former resident of Topeka, where he lived for about thirty years and engaged in the real estate business, died April 20, at the Leavenworth National Military home, at the age of 74. He was buried April 22 in the cemetery at the home with military honors. Mr. Minert leaves a wife, Mrs. C. A. Minert, a daughter, Clara Minert, and son, A. A. Minert of Topeka and two granddaughters, Mabel and Jessie Minert of Newton.

[MUTZ, DORIS RICHARDSON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, May 18, 1981
Doris Mutz Clarinda native
Word was received Saturday of the death of Mrs. Ralph (Doris) Mutz at Walnut Creek, Ca. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. [eorge] W. [illiam] Richardson. She was born in Clarinda and in January of 1918 was married to Ralph L. Mutz of Ft. Dodge.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Susanne Humphrey, her brother Warren S. Richardson and her husband Ralph L. Mutz.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Christel R. Cassat and three children who live on the west coast.

[OLSON, DAVID, - 1895]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 18, 1895
NYMAN – Mr. David Olson passed away from our midst Wednesday morning.

[RICHARDSON, ARTHUR ERNEST]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa) Thursday, August 30, 1951
Shambaugh Rites For A E Richardson
Long-Time Shambaugh Resident Died Wednesday After Illness
Shambaugh (Special) – Funeral service will be held at the Methodist church ere at 2 p m Friday for Arthur E Richardson, 76, who died at the Clarinda Municipal hospital Wednesday at 6:30 a m.

Mr Richardson had been ill most of the summer following surgery at a Maryville, Mo., hospital. He was admitted to the Clarinda hospital Aug 18.
He had lived in and around Shambaugh for the past 49 years, managing the Richardson Lumber company in Shambaugh for 44 years. Upon his retirement a few years ago due to ill health, Mr and Mrs Richardson moved to town from their farm.
Surviving are his wife, Elma; four children, Mrs Walter Holstie [Holste] of Clarinda, Donald of Shambaugh, Horace of College Springs and Forest of Halfway, Mo; and a sister, Mrs Hattie Culp of Paulina.
The services will be conducted by the Rev Wauneita McConnell, pastor of the Shambaugh Methodist church. Burial will be in the Clarinda cemetery. The Walker Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

[RICHARDSON, ARTHUR ERNEST]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa) Thursday, September 6, 1951
SHAMBAUGH, Sept 4 – Relatives here from a distance to attend funeral services for Mr A E Richardson Friday were Mr and Mrs Fred Clapsaddle, Mr and Mrs Clifford Lorenzen, Mrs Ruth Fordner, Mr and Mrs Leon Clapsaddle, Mrs Lillis Jaques and Mrs Ada Stollenburg, all of Galva, Ia, Mr and Mrs Bob Zimmerman, Walnut, Mrs Gertrude Bauer, Council Bluffs, Mrs Hattie Culp, Paullina, Mr and Mrs Frank Wagner, Guy B Bidwell and Chester Bidwell, all of Sutherland, Mr and Mrs Joe Holste, Mrs Marjorie Thompson and Mrs Mable Milton, all of Massena, also a host of other relatives and friends from out of town.

[RICHARDSON, ARTHUR ERNEST]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa) Thursday, September 6, 1951
NORTHBORO – Sept 4 – Bernard Holste and family attended the funeral of Mr Holste's grandfather, Arthur Richardson, in Clarinda, Friday.

[RICHARDSON, ARTHUR ERNEST]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa) Thursday, September 13, 1951
Arthur Ernest Richardson – Arthur Ernest Richardson, son of Horace and Mary Richardson, was born at Wheaton, Ill, April 18, 1875 and passed away at the Clarinda Municipal hospital, August 29, 1951 at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 11 days.
At the age of 9 years he moved, with his parents, to a farm near Calumet, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. In 1899 he was united in marriage to Elma Bidwell and to this union were born four children, Zua, Donald, Forest and Horace. In 1903 they moved to Shambaugh, Iowa, where he took over the management of the lumber yard and served in that capacity for 44 years. In April of 1947 he retired from his business. In 1949 he and Mrs Richardson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and in March of this year they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary.
When a boy, he united with the Methodist church and has been a faithful member all his life. He served in various positions of leadership within the church and at the time of his death was serving as a trustee.
He was a loving husband and a wonderful father. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Elma Richardson of Shambaugh; one daughter, Mrs Walter Holste, of Clarinda; three sons, Donald of Shambaugh, Forest of Halfway, Mo and Horace of College Springs; one sister, Mrs Hattie Culp of Paullina; also 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, besides other relatives and a host of friends.

[RICHARDSON, DONALD ARTHUR]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, December 17, 1956
Don Richardson Died Thursday
Operator of Station at Shambaugh for 15 Years
SHAMBAUGH (Special) – Donald Richardson, 50, died suddenly at his oil station, the "Hill Top," Thursday at 2 p m. He had been home most of last week with arthritis but had been working since Monday.
Don was born in Shambaugh and had lived his entire life in or near here, except for one year at Burlington Junction, Mo. He had operated the Hill Top Service Station the past 15 years.
He leaves his wife, Mable, two daughters, Mrs Wendell McClarnon of Shambaugh and Elma at home; three sons, Jerry, Johnny and Leonard (Bud) all of the home; his mother, Mrs Arthur Richardson, son-in-law, Wendell McClarnon, grandson, Kendall Lee McClarnon, all of Shambaugh; sister, Mrs Walter Holste; brothers, Horace of Clarinda and Forest of Chanute, Kans.
The mother has been spending the winter in the Forest Richardson home. Forest and family and Mrs Arthur E Richardson drove up from Chanute Friday.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p m at the Shambaugh Methodist Church with the Rev Dale Elmore officiating, assisted by the Rev Wauneita McConnell. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery.

[RICHARDSON, ELMA ELSIE BIDWELL]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 10, 1966
Services today for Mrs Richardson
Funeral services for Mrs Elma E Richardson, 87, were held this Thursday afternoon at the Walker Funeral Home with interment at the Clarinda Cemetery.
Mrs Richardson, mother of Horace Richardson and Mrs Walter (Zoa) Holste of Clarinda, died Tuesday after suffering ill health for several years. She also leaves a son Forest of Chanute, Kans, 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Her husband, A [rthur] E[rnest] Richardson and a son, Donald, preceded her in death in 1956.
Mr and Mrs Richardson moved to the Shambaugh area in 1903 and lived there for over 50 years. Mr Richardson was manager of the lumber yard there for 44 years. After his death in 1951 Mrs Richardson moved to Clarinda and was living at the Clarinda Nursing Home at time of her death.
The Rev James Warner, minister of the College Springs Methodist Church, conducted the service. Soloist was her grandson, Charles Richardson, and organist was Mrs Margaret Grossman. Casket bearers were grandsons and grandsons-in-law, Richard Holste, Warren Holste, Robert Richardson, Ronald Richardson, Wendell McClarnon and David Van Fosson.

[RICHARDSON, ELMA ELSIE BIDWELL]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 17, 1966
Those coming from away for the services of Mrs Elma Richardson were Mr and Mrs Frank Waggoner and Chester Bidwell of Sutherland, Ia, Mrs Gertrude Dickmeyer and Mrs Robert Zimmerman of Walnut, Ia, Mr and Mrs Forest Richardson and the Wayne Greive family of Chanute, Kan, Charles Richardson family of Nevada, Ia, Robert Richardson of Mount Carroll, Ill, Mary Richardson of Humboldt, Ronald Richardson of Maryville, Mo, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Franke and son and Sharon Holste of Winthrop, Minn.

[RICHARDSON, ELMA ELSIE BIDWELL]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 17, 1966
COLLEGE SPRINGS, Nov 11 – Mr and Mrs Forrest Richardson and their daughter and family, Mr and Mrs Wayne Greve of Chanute, Kan, came Wednesday to attend the funeral services of Mrs Elma Richardson in Clarinda. The Greve family returned home Thursday but the Richardsons remain for a few days with Mrs Eva Blair. They had just returned home from a weekend visit here to see Mrs Richardson when they received news of her death.

[RICHARDSON, ELMA ELSIE BIDWELL]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 17, 1966
SHAMBAUGH, Nov 15 – Mr and Mrs Frank Wagnor, Chester Bidwell of Sutherland, Mrs Gertrude Bechameyer and daughter, Mrs Bob Zimmerman of Walnut, were among relatives coming for the funeral services of Mrs A E Richardson Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Forest Richardson of Chanute, Kan, were guests Saturday of Mr and Mrs Willie Babb. Mr and Mrs Richardson were called here by the death of Mrs A E (Elma) Richardson. Many from Shambaugh attended the funeral.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Franke and Roger of Galor, Minn and Miss Sharon Holste of Winthrop, Minn, came Thursday for the funeral of Mrs A E Richardson and visited in the Roy Ropp home here.

[RICHARDSON, GEORGE WILLIAM, 1856 – 1936]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 16, 1936
Business Halts Today for Rites of G. Richardson
Pioneer Lumberman Leaves Valued Heritage to Community as Well as Family
G. [eorge] William Richardson, Clarinda's oldest business man and the last of a group who did so much to build up local institutions and boundaries, is again being paid high tribute this Thursday afternoon following his death early Tuesday morning.
Funeral services are being held at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Richardson home on north 18th street. Dr. A. B. Thutt will be in charge and burial in the Clarinda cemetery where his wife was laid to rest two and a half years ago. All business and professional firms have been requested to close for the hour of the funeral.
Mr. Richardson had continued to visit his office until July 6th, although not actively participating in the business for several years. The hot days caused him to stay at home during last week and not until Friday was his condition other than about normal. He was stricken that evening and passed away Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock.
Great Community Worker
While Mr. Richardson was not the kind to like to get up in a crowd and speak, his counsel and committee work is largely responsible for many of Clarinda's better assets. He started his business career as a jewelry salesman back in Bartlett, Ill., but came to Maryville while waiting to assume a lease on a store in Elgin, Ill. and became interested in the lumber business. He pinch-hit as bookkeeper for his brother-in-law and found the lumber business much to his liking. In 1886 he purchased the local lumber yard from George Calhoon and has continued the business here since. Thirty years ago his lumber interests reached to Shambaugh and [?] years ago to Northboro, Richardson Lumberyards being located at both.
Those who can remember back in the days of pioneer Clarinda can tell many things to the credit of Mr. Richardson's community work, from member of the volunteer fire department on up. There were always plenty to assist with the volunteer fire department during the day, so his volunteer work was for nights. Jumping straddle of his old horse and with chemical tanks thrown on his back, he enjoyed the runs.
Used His Foresight
His civic work has been through many channels—chautauqua board, school board, park board, Chamber of Commerce, church, Page County State bank, building and loan association, hospital board, etc.
The boulevard system was much due to his foresight and work with H. E. Parslow. These two first went before the council and secured permission to have just the two blocks near their homes as boulevard, but finally the entire 20 blocks was planned and Willow street later followed.
As member of the Presbyterian church, he has been member of the session since 1890. For years he was president and sponsor of the Christian Endeavor and in recent years has been specially valuable in the building program of the church.
He is the last to go of a fine quartet of men who worked together—John Miller, Henry Loranz, William Orr and G. W. Richardson. They are said to have started the building and loan group. He was one to be influential in bringing Rufus Lee to Clarinda.
Helped Rebuild Armory
The building program has been largely fostered by him, personally financing much of the work. After the Linderman burned years ago he was one of the group to back its rebuilding and the Armory burned in 1912, and he assisted in financing its rebuilding. An addition to Clarinda is named for him, all east of the McKinley school, and he was interested in extending the boundaries of Shambaugh, Ia. He was worker in getting the chautauqua auditorium built in 1908. Many homes were planned and furnished through his cooperation and the very first house which he sold after coming to Clarinda was the Clements house, now used by the Brown hospital. He carried much credit for the farming communities, waiting for crops to mature and making other allowances requested by his patrons. He was one of the promoters to have the new addition to the Clarinda cemetery.
Liked Young Men
He has always been interested in young men. His work in the church was towards the youth and he has assisted many young men to complete their college careers by financial assistance—sometimes without receiving return after the loan. He was on the board of trustees for Parsons college for years.
Mr. Richardson was member of a family of eight born to William and Susan Martin Richardson. He was born at Ithaca [Itasca], Ill., November 30, 1856 and received his higher education at Wheaton college.
He married Mary Sayre at Bartlett, Ill., January 8, 1880. Four children were born to them, all of whom were at home during the final days of their father. Susan (Mrs. Leo Humphrey) of Clarinda, Warren Sayre of Clarinda, Christel (Mr. Lyle Cassat) of Clarinda, and Doris (Mrs. Ralph Mutz) of Long Beach, Calif. Susan was born in Bartlett, Ill., and the others in Clarinda. Fourteen grandchildren survive, all of whom were of great interest to him.
It was the pleasure of both Mr. and Mrs. Richardson to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in 1930. Mrs. Richardson passed away December 14, 1933 and since that time he has continued to live at the home on north 18th street with some of his children.
Among businessmen here, Gorrells are about the only ones left who have been here anywhere near as long as Mr. Richardson.

[RICHARDSON, GEORGE WILLIAM, 1856 – 1936]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, July 20, 1936
Many from Distance at Richardson Rites
Out of town friends and relatives at the Richardson funeral Thursday were Mary Richardson of Council Bluffs, Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Ashman and son, Wilbur, of Elgin, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Louie Kulp and granddaughter of Paulina, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Mutz of Ft. Dodge, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Adams of St. Joseph, Mo., Mrs. Ed Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Berry, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Berry, Cole A. Berry of Shenandoah, Geo. H. Colbert of Maryville, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dodds, Ralph Hulpman and Frank Hughes of Omaha, Nebr., Wm. H. Badeaux, Henry Mitchell of Des Moines, Lyle Wheeler and A. T. Wheeler of Corning, Merton Straight of Des Moines, Don Ray, Harry Finkbine and Gail Camblin of Atlantic, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ridgeway and Guy Thurman of Blanchard.
Pallbearers were grandsons and nephews, G. W. and Warren Richardson, G. W. and Jack Humphrey, Horace and Forrest Richardson. Honorary pallbearers were Charles McKee, Walter Cramer, D. D. Stitt, J. Christensen, Homer Stephens and Fred Fisher. Those who took care of the flowers were Mrs. Ellis Bradley, Mrs. C. B. Eller, Mrs. Fred Sperry, Mrs. Guy Black and Ruth Parker.

[RICHARDSON, HORACE ALBERT]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, November 29, 1926
Horace A. Richardson – The death of Horace A. Richardson occurred early Sunday morning at the home of his son, Arthur E. Richardson near Shambaugh, where he has been making his home several winters, staying summers with the daughter Mrs. L. E. Culp living at Paullina, Ia. Mr. Richardson was the brother of G. Wm. Richardson in Clarinda and another brother, Mark Richardson, lives in Seattle, Wash. He was 77 years, 8 months and 29 days of age, having been born March 29th, 1849. The funeral is being held in Paullina, the body being taken on the northbound train Sunday evening, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Richardson. Interment will be at Sutherland, Ia., a short distance from Paullina, the cemetery being there in which his wife is buried.

[RICHARDSON, HORACE ALBERT]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Wednesday, December 1, 1926
Horace Richardson Dies at Shambaugh
Horace A. [lbert] Richardson, past seventy-seven years of age, died at the home of his son, A. E. Richardson, at Shambaugh Sunday morning at 8 o'clock. He was a brother of G. W. Richardson of Clarinda. Another brother, Mark, lives at Seattle, Washington. He is also survived by two children, A. E. Richardson, with whom he made his home and Mrs. Louise Culp of Paulina.
Funeral services were held at Paulina Tuesday and burial was in the cemetery at Sutherland, a short distance from Paulina.

[RICHARDSON, HORACE ALBERT]
Paullina Times (Paullina, Iowa), Thursday, December 2, 1926
News reached here Sunday of the death that day of H. A. Richardson at the home of his son at Shambaugh, Ia. Death was a result of complications arising from kidney trouble and other conditions.
The deceased has not been in the best of health for some time. His decline has been slow until recently when his health seemed to wain more rapidly. He took to his bed on Wednesday of last week and passed away Sunday.
Funeral services were held here Tuesday afternoon from the home of a daughter, Mrs. Louie Culp, and from the Methodist church, Rev. Schuldt officiating. Interment was in Prairie View cemetery
Horace Albert Richardson was born March 29, 1849 In Du Page county Illinois and passed away Nov 28, 1926 at the home of his son near Shambaugh, Iowa, being 77 years and 8 months in age at the time of his death. Although he had been in failing health for nearly a year the end came very unexpectedly.
He was married to Mary Elizabeth Clapsaddle at Wheaton, Ill, February 21, 1872. To this union there were born two children, Arthur Richardson, of Shambaugh, Iowa, and Mrs. Hattie Culp, of Paullina, Iowa.
The family came to Iowa in 1881 and located on a farm in Liberty Twp., where they resided until 1907 when they moved to Paullina. Paullina was the family home until his wife passed away in October 1913. Since that time the deceased made his home with his children.
In his youth he Joined the M E. church near Itasca, Ill. In later years he affiliated with the M.E. church at Calumet, Iowa. During his last illness he expressed himself as being prepared to go.
He leaves to mourn his death two brothers, Mark Richardson, of Seattle, Wash., and G. Wm. Richardson, of Clarinda, Iowa; his two children; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
[Note: He is buried in Waterman Cemetery, Sutherland, O'Brien County, Iowa, not in Prairie View cemetery as stated in the obituary.]

[RICHARDSON, HORACE ALBERT]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 2, 1926
SHAMBAUGH – Horace Richardson, father of Arthur E. Richardson, passed away at 8 Sunday morning, at the home of his son northeast of town. In the afternoon short services were held at the home, conducted by Rev. J. H. Bennett, just before Mr. and Mrs. Richardson left on the northbound afternoon train for Paullina, Ia., the home of Arthur Richardson's sister, Mrs. L. E. Culp. The funeral in the Paullina home was held Monday, interment being made in the cemetery at Sutherland, Ia., where other members of the family lie buried, that having been their former home. Arthur Richardson has the sympathy of Shambaugh community in the loss of his father, who has made his home here for several summers.

[RICHARDSON, HORACE ALBERT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda Iowa), Thursday, December 2, 1926
Horace A. Richardson – Horace A. Richardson passed away Sunday morning at the home of his son, A. [rthur] E. Richardson, at Shambaugh, where he had been ill for some time. The body was shipped to Paullina Sunday afternoon and the funeral service was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louie Culp. Interment was in the Sutherland family lot. A short service was held at the A. E. Richardson home Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. H. Bennett, pastor of the Methodist church at Shambaugh.
Deceased was a brother of G. Wm. Richardson of this city and had made his home with his son at Shambaugh for the past few winters, going to Paullina for the summer where he lived with his daughter.

[RICHARDSON, HORACE ALBERT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda Iowa), Thursday, December 2, 1926
COTTAGE GROVE – Nov. 30 – Horace Richardson passed away Sunday morning about 8 o'clock, at the home of his son Arthur. Mr. Richardson's last illness was very short but in that time everything was done that loving hands could do. He had been in poor health for some time. The deceased is survived by his son Arthur and a daughter, Mrs. Lewis Culp of Paullina, Iowa where the funeral services were held. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Richardson left with the body Sunday evening for Paullina.

[RICHARDSON, HORACE ALBERT]
Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa), Tuesday, December 7, 1926
CLARINDA – Horace A. Richardson, brother of G. William Richardson of Clarinda, died at the home of his son, A. E. Richardson of Shambaugh.

[RICHARDSON, MARK]
Seattle Daily Times (Seattle, Washington), January 14, 1929
RICHARDSON – At 6307 12th N. E., January 13, 1929, Mark Richardson, aged 80 years, beloved father of Etta and Ursula Richardson of Seattle, Josie Richardson and Mrs. P. Stransbaugh [Strausbaugh] of Omaha.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the University Funeral Parlors. Remains will be taken to Madison, Nebraska for burial.

Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 17, 1929
Brother of G. Wm. Richardson Dies
G. Wm. Richardson received a message Sunday informing him of the death of his brother, Mark Robinson [Richardson], at Seattle, Wash. The funeral is to be held Saturday at Madison, Nebr. G. Wm. Richardson plans to go if possible. He is now the last one of his immediate family living.

[RICHARDSON, MARY ELIZABETH "METTIE" CLAPSADDLE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 9, 1913
Mrs. Mettie Richardson – Mrs. Mettie Richardson, wife of H. [orace] A. [lbert] Richardson of Pauline, this state, died last night at the Clarinda hospital where last Monday she underwent a surgical operation. She and her husband were visiting their son, A. [rthur] E. [rnest] Richardson at Shambaugh when it was found that a surgical operation was necessary, but it seems that it could not save her life. The deceased was 61 years of age. G. Wm. Richardson of Clarinda was her brother-in-law. The remains will be taken to Pauline tonight for burial.

[RICHARDSON, MARY ELIZABETH "METTIE" CLAPSADDLE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 9, 1913
Word comes of the death of Mrs. Horace Richardson Wednesday night at the Kennelworth hospital where on Monday she underwent an operation for gallstones and was supposed to be getting along nicely until at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening she took a turn for the worse. Her husband, Horace Richardson, has been here with her and leaves Thursday night for their home, Paullina, Ia., together with their son, Arthur Richardson of Shambaugh and G. Wm. Richardson of Clarinda.

[RICHARDSON, MARY ELIZABETH "METTIE" CLAPSADDLE]
Paullina Times (Paullina, Iowa), Thursday, October 16, 1913
Mrs. H. A. Richardson, one of the well-known and well-liked women of Paullina, passed away last Wednesday night at Clarinda, Ia, where she was in a hospital. She had been ailing for a long time and at the hospital underwent an operation. She was thought to be doing well until Wednesday evening when the turn for the worse came, and she passed away about midnight.
The remains were brought back to Paullina. The funeral was held at the Methodist church on Sunday morning, Rev R. L. Stuart, of Akron, formerly pastor here, in charge. Interment was in the Sutherland cemetery where she was laid to rest beside her father and mother.
The following obituary was read at the church:
Mary Elizabeth Clapsaddle was born at Bloomingdale, DuPage Co, Ill, July 12th, 1852, and died Oct. 8th, 1913, aged 61 years, 2 months and 27 days. She was one of a family of eight children.
She was married on Feb. 21, 1872, to Horace A. [lbert] Richardson, and to this union were born two children; Arthur E. [rnest] Richardson, Shambaugh, Ia, and Mrs. L. E. Culp, of Paullina, both of whom, with her husband, three brothers and one sister, survive her, Jerome Clapsaddle, of Grant Park, Ill, J. P. Clapsaddle, of Wesley, Ia., Geo. Clapsaddle, of Galva, Ia. and Mrs. James Stevens, of LuVerne, Ia. She is also survived by two granddaughters and three grandsons.
She was converted in early life and joined the congregational church. In Dec. 1884, with her husband and family she moved to O'Brien county and settled near what is now Calumet. There being no church organization near her home, she with others organized a Sabbath school at the Erie school house, in Liberty township, which later developed into the M. E. church at Calumet of which she was an active member until she removed to Paullina, where she became a member of the M. E. church. All her friends esteem the memory of her life as a precious legacy.

[RICHARDSON, MARY ELIZABETH "METTIE" CLAPSADDLE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 16, 1913
SHAMBAUGH – Mr. and Mrs. A. [rthur] E. [rnest] Richardson and children left Thursday evening for Pauline, this state, to attend the funeral of Mr. Richardson's mother, Mrs. H. [orace] A. [lbert] Richard[son], who died in Clarinda Wednesday night, Oct. 8, following a surgical operation.

[RICHARDSON, MARY E. SAYRE]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, December 18, 1933
Mrs. G. W. Richardson – Mrs. G. W. Richardson passed away quietly Dec. 14, 1933 at 7 p. m., at the family residence in Clarinda, Iowa.
Her funeral was held Sunday p. m., a short service at the home, conducted by the pastor, Dr. A. B. Thutt, followed by a service in the First Presbyterian church. At the pipe organ Carrie Loranz played Mrs. Richardson's favorite song, "Going Home," from the New World Symphony by Dvorak. Six members of the session were pallbearers. Interment was in the family lot of Clarinda cemetery.
Mary Sayre Richardson was born on a farm near Bartlett, Ill., March 2, 1857. Her girlhood was spent there, her education finished in Wheaton college. It was here that she met G. [eorge] W. [illiam] Richardson. They were married Jan. 7, 1880, at her home near Bartlett, Ill.
During their early married life Mr. Richardson was a traveling salesman, carrying jewelry. Mrs. Richardson went with him a great deal of the time. In 1884 they located in Maryville, Mo., where he first became interested in the lumber business. Two years later they moved to Clarinda and took over the lumber yard which he still owns.
She was a member of the Presbyterian church, taking a deep interest in all of its activities. As a member of the P. E. O. Sisterhood she served as chaplain and president. She was a charter member of the Current Events club.
Five years ago Mrs. Richardson suffered a severe stroke but refused to give up and continued her activities in all phases of her life.
She enjoyed social contacts and their home was always open to all of their friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Richardson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary four years ago, at which time they received the congratulations of their many friends on their happy life together.
Of their four children, Susanne Humphrey was born in Maryville, Mo. and lives today on a farm southeast of Clarinda. Warren Sayre, Zua Christel Cassat and Doris Mutz were all born in Clarinda, where Warren and Christel still make their homes. Doris resides in Oakland, Calif. Mrs. Richardson's great joy in recent years has been her family, completed by seven grandsons, seven granddaughters and one great grandson.
Out of town friends attending the funeral were Mrs. Doris Mutz of Oakland, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Richardson, Horace and Forrest Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Richardson of Shambaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holste of Massena, Mrs. Bess Phillip Morgan of Kansas City, Mrs. Kirk Patrick, Phil Patrick, Mrs. Edith Strausbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus E. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dodds, Mr. and Mrs. James Buchanan and Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Hughes of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Ed F. Rose of Shenandoah, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Mutz of Fort Dodge and Mrs. Lillian Cassat of Corning.

[RICHARDSON, SUSAN A. MARTIN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 19, 1925
G. Wm. Richardson's Mother Died in West
Had Hardly Reached Florida When Message Came Calling Back
A telegram Tuesday to G. Wm. Richardson brought the news that his mother, Mrs. Wm. Richardson, had passed away early Tuesday morning at her home in Seattle, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson had left but a few days previous for Florida, being accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rose of Shenandoah, one object being to visit Mrs. Richardson's brother who has been in ill health for some time. They were scheduled to reach Miami Saturday and the notification of his mother's death which was forwarded from Clarinda cut short their stay in the southland.
The remains are expected to arrive Saturday evening and the funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the G. Wm. Richardson home, conducted by Dr. A. B. Marshall, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson have wired that they will reach Clarinda Saturday morning.
The day after the news came from Seattle, another grandson, Kenneth Lyle Cassat, made his appearance in the Richardson family and thus two happening of opposite effects concerned the family at about the same time.

[RICHARDSON, SUSAN A. MARTIN]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 20, 1925
G. Wm. Richardson's Mother Died at Seattle Tuesday
A telegram was received by Warren Richardson Tuesday that G. Wm. Richardson's mother had died that morning at her home in Seattle, Wash. Mr. Richardson was notified as he had recently gone with a party to Miami, Florida, but will return for the funeral. His mother was 98 years of age at her death.
As far as arrangements can now be made the funeral services will be held from the home of G. Wm. Richardson in Clarinda, Sunday afternoon, as the body is expected here Saturday evening. Dr. A. B. Marshall will conduct the funeral services and interment will be in the Clarinda cemetery.

[RICHARDSON, SUSAN A. MARTIN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, February 23, 1925
Susan Martin Richardson – Mrs. William Richardson, of Seattle, Washington, was buried from the home of her son, G. Wm. Richardson in Clarinda, on Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by the Presbyterian pastor, Rev. A. B. Marshall D. D.
The home of Mrs. Richardson's childhood was Bradford, Vermont, where she was born June 7, 1827 and married March 2nd, 1847. After her marriage her home for a time was upon a farm near Chicago. From there she moved some years later to Iowa and then to Nebraska. Much of the time since the death of her husband she has resided in Seattle with her son Mark and family. Her places of residence have thus spanned this country of ours; and her life has witnessed the introduction of the railroad, the telegraph, the telephone, the wireless, the radio, the airship, the submarine, besides the bicycle and automobile and many other important inventions of modern times.
She was a great mother. Her children to the third and fourth generation rise up to call her blessed. She was a member of the church for more than three quarters of a century and a shining light in the Master's service.
She was the mother of seven children, four sons and three daughters, four of whom have passed on before. The living children are Mark of Seattle, Horace of Paulina, Iowa and G. William of Clarinda.
Her death was unexpected, occurring while Mr. G. Wm. Richardson was in Florida visiting an invalid brother-in-law. But he returned home in time to be here for the funeral, the body having been brought from the west, to rest beside the grave of her husband in the Richardson lot in Clarinda cemetery.

[RICHARDSON, SUSAN A. MARTIN]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 27, 1925
Mrs. Susan Richardson – Mrs. Susan Richardson was laid to rest Sunday afternoon by the side of her husband, William Richardson, who preceeded her in death many years. At the time of her passing she was in the 98th year of her life. She was a native of Bradford, Vermont where she was born June 7, 1827 and married March 2, 1847. She subsequently resided in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and Washington. She passed away after a short illness in the home of her son, Mark, who resides in Seattle and was buried from the home of her son Geo. William who resides in Clarinda.
She was the mother of four sons and three daughters, all of whom have passed away, but Mark of Seattle, Washington, Horace of Paullina, Iowa and Geo. William of Clarinda. She was a woman of much vitality. She lived the life of a pioneer all the way from Vermont to Washington and with but little sickness. Until her last illness came, her senses were but little impaired. She enjoyed the years as they come and went. There were very strong bonds of affection between her and her children. During her years in Seattle her son in Clarinda made annual visits to her home to spend some days with her, sometimes weeks.
At the time of her death he was with an ailing relative in Florida but hurried home for his mother's burial. Her going, although she had lived so long, will leave a vacant place in many hearts.
In early life she united with the Methodist church and all through her years she was a faithful witness. Her children and children's children can always think of her influence as an uplift.
Her funeral services were conducted in the Richardson home on Eighteenth street last Sunday afternoon by Dr. A. B. Marshall and her immediate relatives in Clarinda carried her body to its burial in the Richardson lot in the Clarinda cemetery.

[RICHARDSON, WILLIAM, 1821 - 1895]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 25, 1895
William Richardson Dead.
Yesterday morning G. [eorge] W. [illiam] Richardson received a telegram announcing the death of his father. Only a short time ago Father and Mother Richardson left their home in this place and went to Stanton, Neb., to spend a part of the winter visiting with their daughter, Mrs. C. [harles] H.[azen] Howard. When they said good-bye to their relatives and friends here no one thought that it was to be the long, long good-bye to one of them. We are not informed as to the immediate cause of his death but the fact that he was in feeble health for some years leaves it reasonable to infer that he had an attack of some acute disease from which he was unable to rally. He was 74 years old and was until the past few years actively engaged in farming in Illinois. Of late he had made his home here but has spent considerable time visiting with his children. He was an earnest and sincere Christian, a member of the Methodist church and no one who has ever heard him talk and pray could doubt for a moment that he was in the full enjoyment of the highest Christian experience. He lived his profession every day and his daily life was a powerful sermon to all those around him. The funeral services will be held at the residence of G. W. Richardson Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

[RICHARDSON, WILLIAM, 1821 - 1895]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda Iowa), Friday, October 25, 1895
William Richardson – William Richardson of this city died at 3 a. m. yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. [harles] H. [azen] Howard, near Stanton, Neb., where himself and wife had gone on a visit about the 1st of September. His son, G. [eorge] Wm. Richardson, yesterday morning received a letter informing him that his father was ill with heart trouble and threatened with typhoid fever. A short time later he received a telegram that his father had died. The son soon thereafter left for Stanton, driving to Villisca to take a train for that point. The late Mr. Richardson was in his 75th year. During most of his married life he lived near Itasca, Ill. Himself and wife had been residents of Clarinda for about five years. The wife and the following children survive: Mark Richardson, at Madison, Neb.; Horace Richardson, Cherokee, Ia.; Mrs. Spitzer, Pasadena, Cal.; G. Wm. Richardson, Clarinda; and Mrs. C. H. Howard, Stanton, Neb. The deceased had been for many years a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was a member of the church of that denomination in this city at the time of his death. His life was well spent, and he leaves a good record behind him. The remains will arrive here tomorrow night, and the funeral will be held Sunday at 2:30 p. m. from the residence of G. Wm. Richardson.

[RICHARDSON, WILLIAM, 1821 - 1895]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 29, 1895
Obituary – Wm. Richardson was born in Topshem [Topsham], Vermont, May 9, 1821. May 2, 1847 he was married to Miss Susan Martin at Bradford, Vt.
They started at once for the west and settled on a farm in DuPage Co., Ill., 20 miles west of Chicago. There they lived till seven years ago when he felt that he was unable to farm longer. For about five years they have been residents of Clarinda, spending much of their time with their children in Nebraska and California.
In the winter of 50 and 51 he was converted and united with the M. E. church of which he has been an active and consistent member ever since. For over thirty years he was class leader.
Seven children were born to them, two of whom died in childhood. All the others are here today except the daughter in Cal., to mourn the loss of a father.
He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. [harles] H. [azen] Howard, of Stanton, Neb., last Thursday morning at 3 o'clock after a very brief illness.
He had expressed a desire to his wife that the Lord would spare him from great and long continued suffering and his prayer was answered.
Nearly fifty years ago he started for the Heavenly Canaan, under the leadership of Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, and while it was a wilderness road, he fed on manna and drank the sweet waters of God's atoning grace.
At last he reached the Jordan and passed over into the fields of everlasting peace and rest.
What is to us a great mystery, is not a mystery to him any longer. He has gone through and knows what it is to live, what it is to die, and what it is to be with Christ.
Forever with the Lord,
Amen! So let it be.
Life for the dead is in the word,
'Tis Immortality.
The funeral services were held at the residence of G. [eorge] W. [illiam] Richardson Sunday afternoon and conducted by Dr. Smith. The discourse was very fine and was along the line of the finished work of the Christian. The three sons, Mark, of Madison, Neb., H. [orace] A. [lbert] of Calumet, Ia., G. W., of Clarinda and one daughter, Mrs. Howard, of Stanton, Neb., were present. The other daughter, Mrs. Spitzer lives in California and of course could not be present. The widowed mother will for the present make her home with Mrs. Howard, at Stanton, Nebraska.

[RICHARDSON, WILLIAM, 1821 - 1895]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 31, 1895
Died. – Mr. Wm. Richardson died suddenly of heart trouble Thursday morning, Oct. 14, 1895, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. [harles] H. [azen] Howard of Stanton, Neb., where [he] had been visiting nearly the past two months, aged 74 years, 5 months and 15 days. Mr. Richardson was born at Topshem [Topsham], Vermont, where he resided until 1847, when he was married to Miss Susan Martin of Bradford, Vt., when they removed to DuPage county, Ill., and about five years ago came to this city and have since made their home with their son, G. W. Richardson, and visiting with other children in Nebraska and California. They were the parents of seven children, two of whom died in childhood, the others being present at the funeral except a daughter in California. He was an earnest and devoted member of the M. E. church and died strong in the faith of saving grace. He leaves a loving wife and five children to mourn the loss of a husband and father. The funeral took place Sunday at 2:30 from the home of G. W. Richardson in west Clarinda, his three sons, H. A. of Calumet, Iowa, G. W. of this city, and Mark, of Madison, Neb. and one daughter, Mrs. Howard of Stanton, Neb., being present, together with a large concourse of sympathizing friends. Peace to his ashes, rest to his soul.

[RICHARDSON, WILLIAM, 1821 - 1895]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda Iowa), Friday, November 1, 1895
The remains of the late William Richardson, whose death near Stanton, Neb., was published in The Journal of last Friday, arrived in Clarinda last Saturday night accompanied by the widow and all the children, except Mrs. Spitzer of Pasadena, Cal., they meeting at Stanton and starting together for this city. The following, with Mrs. Richardson, the widow, composed the funeral party: Mr. and Mrs. Mark Richardson of Madison, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Richardson of Cherokee, this state; Mrs. C. H. Howard of Stanton, Neb., and G. Wm. Richardson of this city. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, a large number of people attending it at the home of G. Wm. Richardson at that hour. The services were conducted by Rev. T. C. Smith, D. D., pastor of the Presbyterian church, with the closing prayer by Rev. D. O. Stuart of the Methodist Episcopal denomination. The choir was composed of Mrs. Lizzie McGee, Miss Mertie Baker and Messrs. A. F. Galloway and John Keener. The pall bearers were Messrs. John Gilchrist, W. H. Mason, M. Bennett, H. C. Roberts, A. W. Greene and I. W. Abbott. The remains were buried in the Clarinda city cemetery.

[ST. CLAIR, ISABELLA HALL MCCLURE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 25, 1895
Rev. J. [ohn] F. [ranklin] St. Clair received a telegram Wednesday night announcing the death of his mother at Sullivan, Ind. and left Thursday to attend the funeral services. He will be absent about a week.

[ST. CLAIR, ISABELLA HALL MCCLURE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 29, 1895
Rev. J. [ohn] F. [ranklin] St. Clair received a telegram Saturday, a week ago, informing him that his mother was rapidly sinking and would probably die in a few days. Wednesday night he received another telegram announcing her death. Mr. St. Clair left as quickly as possible for the old home. Mrs. Isabel H. St. Clair was born in Virginia 67 years ago. Her husband died eleven years ago last April, since which time she has made her home with her children mostly, although she has kept up the old farm home. She leaves five children, two sons, both of whom are Methodist preachers, and three daughters, all married and living in Indiana. The funeral was held Saturday at Sullivan, Indiana. Mr. St. Clair has the sympathy of the community in this hour of affliction.

[SCOTT, HERBERT HARPER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda Iowa), Monday, June 25, 1928
Herbert H. Scott – Funeral services for Herbert H. [arper] Scott were held at his home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The opening and closing prayers were given by Dr. A. B. Thutt, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Tributes to the memory of Mr. Scott were given by A. B. Clark of this city and J. J. Ferguson of Council Bluffs, both members of the fraternity of attorneys who spoke honoring the memory of one of their brothers.
Services at the grave were in charge of Nodaway lodge No. 140, A. F. and A. M. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery.

[SCOTT, RICHARD WILSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 22, 1895
At Rest.
Last Friday about 3:15 p. m., R. [ichard] W. [ilson] Scott breathed his last. Although it was generally known that he was in poor health, it was not thought that the end was so near. He had been on the street during the week and when his death was reported it created a great deal of surprise. He was an old settler here, having made this his home since 1860, and as he had been in active business all these years, he had a very wide circle of friends and acquaintances. He was born Feb. 1, 1825 in Huntington county, Pennsylvania and in that year his parents moved to Crawford county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood on a farm. He learned his trade, harness and saddle making in Bucyrus, Ohio. He came to Iowa in 1856, settling in Taylor county. He was married in 1850 to Miss Sarah Bebout, and two children were born to them, Hebert [Herbert] H. [arper, who is well known as a lawyer and Estella E. who died some years ago. Mr. Scott was a quiet, industrious man and attended strictly to his own business. Of late years he has taken very little part in public affairs but was always deeply interested in them. He was a great reader and fully posted in the current events, and from his pleasant ways had won a great many friends. The funeral services were held at the family residence Sunday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. R. R. Westcott assisted by Dr. Smith.

[SCOTT, RICHARD WILSON]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 24, 1895
R. [ichard] W. [ilson] Scott died at his home in west Clarinda Friday, Oct. 18, 1895, aged 70 years, 8 months and 17 days. He had been in poor health for a long time but attended to his business in the harness shop until a few weeks since when he sustained a slight stroke of paralysis. However, he was able to be around until Tuesday evening of last week when another seized him and left him unable to take nourishment. Mr. Scott was a native of Pennsylvania and during the year of his birth his parents removed to Crawford county, Ohio, and he was raised on a farm. Later on, he took up the harness business at Bucyrus, Ohio and in 1860 located in this city where he had conducted a harness shop ever since until about two weeks ago. In 1850 he was married to Miss Sarah Bebout and two children were the fruits of this union, Herbert H. [arper] and Estella E. Mr. Scott was widely known here and by genial manners and upright dealings with all, made friends to the extent of his acquaintance. The funeral took place from the residence Sunday at 2 p. m. conducted by Rev. R. R. Westcott, assisted by Dr. T. C. Smith and his remains laid to rest under the impressive ceremonies of the Odd Fellows lodge, of which he had long been an honored member.

[SCOTT, RICHARD WILSON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda Iowa), Friday, October 25, 1895
R. W. Scott - R. [Richard] W. [ilson] Scott, for thirty-five years a resident of Clarinda, died at his home last Friday afternoon, the 18th inst., at 3:15 o'clock, of paralysis of the throat. He had been ill three weeks. The paralysis, which preceded his death, seized him Monday evening, the 14th inst., while he was eating his supper and for three days before his death he was unable to speak or partake of nourishment. It is thought that h s death was in a large measure due to an accident of two or three years ago, in which his spine was injured. The late Mr. Scott was born Feb. 1, 1825 in Huntington county, Pa., and from there his parents removed in 1830 to Crawford county, O., taking him, then a boy of 5 years, with them. There he married in November 1850, Sarah Bebout and in 1856 Mr. Scott and family moved from Crawford county to the state of Iowa, where they located in Taylor county. In 1858-9 they resided in Nodaway county, Mo. and from there, in 1860, they came to Clarinda, where Mr. Scott and family have since resided, he being engaged here in the harness business from that year until the 9th of the present month, when he disposed of it, thus remaining in active business up to nine days of the date of his demise. Mr. Scott learned the harness maker's trade in Bucyrus, O., and when younger and more active than of late years did a large business, employing numerous hands. During the late civil war there was a time when he had in this city the only harness shop in four counties. His nature was that of a quiet, peaceable citizen. He passed away without suffering, peacefully, as he had lived. His death means to the little family circle which he left the loss of a good husband and father, and to Clarinda that of a universally respected citizen. The wife and one son, H.[erbert] H. [arper] Scott, survive him. A daughter, Mrs. Stella Bidwell, died here in September 1882. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock last Sunday afternoon from the family residence, under the auspices of the Clarinda lodge of Odd Fellows, of which order he was an honored member. Rev. Robert R. Westcott officiated, assisted by Rev. T. C. Smith, D. D. Hymns appropriate to the sad occasion were sung by a choir composed of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. McCutchan, Miss Bessie McCutchan, and John Keener. The pall bearers, chosen from among the Odd Fellows, were Messrs. Charles Linderman, Henry Hakes, T. W. Camp, T. J. Bracken, C. E. Kile and John Annan. At the grave the burial service of the Odd Fellows was observed. The attendance at the funeral, of his fellow citizens of Clarinda, of friends from the country, and Odd Fellows, was large. Over seventy Odd Fellows were in attendance, that turnout of the order being the largest ever known here.

[SEARL, ALPHEUS D. "ALF"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda Iowa), Friday, January 13, 1899
Alpheus D. Searl died Monday at the Clarinda hospital for the insane. He had lived in Clarinda for many years, a hardworking and kindhearted man. About a year ago he began to show signs of mental decay and soon became melancholy and suspicious of his best friends. Last fall he suddenly became violently insane and was removed to the asylum for treatment. Funeral service was conducted Wednesday afternoon at the home of his mother in east Clarinda by Rev. I. H. Seay and he was buried in the Clarinda cemetery.

[SEARL, MARTHA ANN DAVIS]
Coffeyville Daily Journal (Coffeyville, Kansas), Wednesday, November 11, 1908
Mrs. Martha Searl Dead
Martha M. Searl, aged 86 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Phillip Holman, four miles northeast of Coffeyville, Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock, of old age and a complication of diseases.
The funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon and the remains will be shipped to Clarinda, Iowa, tonight for interment.
[Note: The same notice was published in the Coffeyville Weekly Journal, November 13, 1908.]

[SEARL, TIMOTHY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 18, 1895
Obituary – Timothy Searl died of diabetes at his home in East Clarinda Saturday evening, Oct. 12, aged 76 years, 10 months.
Deceased was born in Green county, Ohio in 1818 and in his twentieth year came with his parents to Illinois. In that state he married and then moved to Iowa and engaged in the mercantile business at Princeton.
In 1862 he sold out and moved with his family to Pleasanton, Kas., where he fell a victim to the merciless raids of Gen. Price. All the savings of years were swept away and as soon as he could arrange to do so he moved back to the old home in Illinois. There he remained until 1879 and then came to Clarinda where he has since resided.
Mr. Searl was of a quiet disposition, a firm friend, a good neighbor and an upright man. He leaves an aged wife and five children, six children having passed beyond.
Funeral services were held at the family residence on Tuesday forenoon conducted by Elder I. H. Seay. D. W. Sims took charge of the song service and did it ably.
[Note: The last name on his headstone is Searls.]

[SEARL, TIMOTHY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda Iowa), Friday, October 18, 1895
Timothy Searl died last Saturday evening at 6:30 o'clock at his home in the southeastern part of the city, of diabetes, at the age of 70 years and 10 months. His wife, two sons and three daughters survive, and six children have preceded him to the other world. the funeral was Tuesday afternoon, at the house, conducted by Elder I. H. Seay of the Baptist church. The deceased was a good-hearted citizen and leaves many friends to mourn his loss.

[SWANSON, AMANDA MARIA CHRISTINA JOHNSON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, April 27, 1933
Mrs. August Swanson – Mrs. Amanda Maria Christina Swanson, nee Johnson, was born in Sweden Sept. 29, 1863. She came with her parents to America and to Andover, Ill., in 1868. She came to Page county, Iowa, in 1871, when her parents moved to the, at that time, new Halland settlement.
She was united in marriage to the late August Swanson in 1896. Mr. Swanson passed away March 1 this year. Mrs. Swanson left this earth after a few days' illness, April 17, at the age of 69 years, 6 months and 18 days. She leaves to mourn her departure three children, Mrs. Henry Johnson, Taugie and Carl Swanson, all from this community, one brother in Clarinda, five grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, April 19, from the Bethesda Lutheran church, where she had been a member ever since she with her parents joined the congregation in its very early days. Two songs were sung by a mixed quartette in the church, Rev. A. J. Anderson preaching the funeral sermon based on Luke 24, 29. The interment took place in the family lot at the Bethesda cemetery, Rev. A. J. Anderson reading the committal services and the Bethesda male chorus singing "There is a land that is fairer than day."
[Note: Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992, gives the marriage date as October 14, 1886 as does the husband's obituary.]

[SWANSON, NILS AUGUST]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, March 6, 1933
Nils August Swanson was past 72 years of age. Born in Sweden, at the age of four years he was brought by his parents to the U. S., going first to Illinois, then to Page County, Iowa, and has lived here ever since. Mr. Swanson passed away March 1st, at his home, after only a few hours illness, leaving a beloved wife and three grown children, all living here. Funeral services Friday afternoon were at Bethesda Lutheran Church, conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. F. Anderson, interment in Bethesda cemetery.

[SWANSON, NILS AUGUST]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 9, 1933
Nils August Swanson – Nils August Swanson was born in Sweden, Oct. 23, 1860. Together with his parents he came to America in 1864. At first, they settle down in Andover, Ill., but in 1871 they moved from their first home in this country to Page county, Iowa. Mr. Swanson has lived in this vicinity ever since. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in 1876 by the late Rev. B. M. Halland, pastor of the Stanton Lutheran church. As the Bethesda congregation had no church at that time, the class, which was the first confirmation class of the Bethesda Lutheran congregation, was confirmed in the Stanton church. The Bethesda Lutheran church has ever since been Mr. Swanson's spiritual home. He was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Johnson in 1886. To this union were born three children, all living at the death of the father. Mr. Swanson passed away after only a few hours' illness, Wednesday morning, March 1, at the age of 72 years, 4 months and 8 days.
He left to mourn, his beloved wife and his three children, Mrs. Henry Johnson, Taugie Swanson and Carl Swanson, with their families, all living in Page county. Besides the above mentioned, he left to mourn five grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters, besides many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home and at 2:30 from the church. The Bethesda male chorus sang "Rock of Ages" at the home after which Reverend Anderson offered prayer. At the church a mixed quartet sang two songs and the funeral sermon was delivered by the pastor of the congregation, Rev. A. J. Anderson. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the Bethesda cemetery.
The church was filled to the last seat by relatives and friends who had come from far and near to pay their last tribute to the departed one.

[SWANSON, NILS AUGUST]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 9, 1933
BETHESDA, March 6 – This community was indeed saddened by the sudden death of August Swanson last Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held from the Bethesda church last Friday afternoon and interment in the Bethesda cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Hull and Vernie Hull from Wahoo, Nebr., came last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hull's brother, August Swanson. They are also visiting other relatives here.

[WILLIAMS, LIZZIE M. COPELAND]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 18, 1895
SHENANDOAH – Mrs. Alonzo Williams died just before noon Wednesday of heart failure. Her husband, who is an engineer on the H. & S. R. R. was absent at the time. Mrs. Williams leaves a large family of children, including a babe a few days old. The family has the sympathy of all in their hour of affliction.

[WILLIAMS, LIZZIE M. COPELAND]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 22, 1895
SHENANDOAH – The funeral of Mrs. Alonzo Williams, Saturday afternoon, was largely attended. We sympathize deeply with the bereaved family in this dark hour, but trust that a higher power may guard these little ones in their future life.

[WILSON, JAMES' MOTHER, -1895]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 25, 1895
James Wilson, living three miles west of town, received word a few days ago that his aged mother living in Ireland was dead. She was 93 years old and had always been active and energetic. She raised a large family and had the pleasure of seeing them all comfortably settled in life.