[ALLEN, RUFUS K.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 25, 1896
R. [ufus] K. Allen, an old and prominent citizen of St. Joseph, Mo., died there yesterday morning. He was the husband of a cousin of G. L. Shaul of this city.

[BARNETT, INFANT, - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 11, 1896
MORSMAN – The infant of Mr. And Mrs. Barnett was buried Monday. Mrs. Barnett has been dangerously sick but is some better.

[BLACK, ELLSWORTH CUMMINGS]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, October 22, 1896
E. [llsworth] C. Black, son of J. [ames] L. Black died at Pierce, Neb. last Saturday, after a two week's illness with typhoid fever. The remains arrived Tuesday night and the funeral services will occur today at North Page.

[BLACK, ELLSWORTH CUMMINGS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 23, 1896
A telegram dated Pierce, Neb., Monday, Oct. 10, announced the death by typhoid fever at that place, of Ellsworth C. Black, son of James L. Black of North Page. "Colonel" Black, the name by which deceased was generally called, was well and favorably known in this county. He was, at the time of his death about 35 years old and leaves a wife and one child to mourn their loss. His father, James L. Black, was present at the time of his death. The remains were shipped to Villisca and interred in the North Page cemetery Wednesday.

[BLACK, ELLSWORTH CUMMINGS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 23, 1896
E. [llsworth] C. Black of Pierce, Neb., died of typhoid fever and was brought here for burial at the North Page cemetery.

[BLACKFORD, THOMAS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 9, 1896
BRADDYVILLE – Died, at 8 o'clock a. m., Thomas Blackford, after a severe illness of several weeks. Uncle Tom, as he was familiarly known, would have been 69 years old if he had lived until next Sunday. Mr. Blackford had lived near Braddyville for a number of years and was well known to everyone here. He was a good, kind husband and an affectionate father, well respected and beloved by all who knew him. His death was not unexpected, as he had been very low for some time. With tenderest sympathy to the bereaved ones and with the feeling that we have lost a good father, a good friend, neighbor and citizen and realizing that our loss is heaven's gain and that a good man has crossed the dark river of death and gone on before us to receive a starry crown, and it is to be hoped that we may all so live that someday we may meet on that beautiful shore, an unbroken family, a happy, united band. The funeral will be tomorrow at 11 o'clock by Rev. Harris.

[BLACKFORD, THOMAS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 9, 1896
T. B. Blackford died at 9:30 p. m. on the 7th. The funeral occurred on the 9th at 11 a. m. at the M. E. church in Braddyville; Rev. Harris, of Clearmont, Mo., conducted the services which were very impressive. He was 69 years old and has been a resident of Braddyville over 35 years and for a number of years he sold goods and conducted quite a business in the mercantile line. He was always considered strictly honest and leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his departure from us and Uncle Tom will be missed.

[BOWERS, ELIZABETH ELLEN DUNCAN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 11, 1914
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Mrs. Elizabeth Bowers died Friday morning at the home of her son, Noah, and family. She has been failing for some time and several times in the last year or two, she has been near death's door. The summons came at last. The funeral services were held from the Free Methodist church of which she has been a member for years. Rev. Mr. Taylor preached the sermon. Interment was made in Maple Hill cemetery. Mother Bowers left to mourn her death two children, her daughter, Mrs. Carmichael of Clarinda, and her son, Noah, of this place. Besides these, there are a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

[BOWERS, GEORGE F., 1829 – 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 18, 1896
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Old Mr. Bowers passed away at an early hour this morning and owing to the nature of his disease he will be buried this Wednesday afternoon.

[BOWERS, GEORGE F., 1829 – 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 18, 1896
COLLEGE SPRINGS - Mr. Geo. F. Bowers died at 1 a. m. Dec. 16th. He had for some time been afflicted with erysipelas which turned into blood poison, from whose grasp he could not be saved. During the last few days he was a great sufferer but bore all with Christian zeal.

[BOWERS, GEORGE F., 1829 – 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 18, 1896
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Geo. F. Bowers was born in Indianola [Indiana] county, Pa., May 6, 1829; he died in College Springs, Dec. 16, 1896. He was married to Elizabeth Duncan April 5, 1849 in Pa. He moved to Lee county, Ia., in the fall of 1853 and lived there till 1874 when he moved to College Springs which has been his home ever since. He was the father of four children, two of whom are still living. He was for about two years a soldier in the Union army and has always been a devoted and patriotic citizen, esteemed by his neighbors who will miss a friend. For many years he has been a devoted Christian. He belonged to the M. E. church till a few years ago, since which he has been a faithful member of the F. M. church.

[BOWERS, NOAH]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, December 25, 1933
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Noah Bowers, a former College Springs resident for a number of years but who lived at Clarinda passed away Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held Friday and interment made in Maple Hill cemetery.

[BOWERS, NOAH]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, December 25, 1933
Noah Bowers – Noah Bowers, son of George and Elizabeth Bowers, was born at Blairsville, Pa., Jan. 20, 1850 and departed this life at Clarinda, Ia., Dec. 20, 1933, at the age of 83 years and 11 months.
When he was 3 years old he moved with his parents from Pennsylvania to Lee county, Iowa, then later moved to Hashbond, Pa. When he was 13 years old his father enlisted in the Civil war. He then made a home for his mother and sister.
At the age of 20 years he moved with his parents back to Iowa and located at College Springs.
On Jan. 8, 1908, he was united in marriage to Frances Criswell, and to this union was born two sons, Albert and Theodore.
In the spring of 1928 he moved with his wife and two sons to Clarinda, Ia. and on Jan. 2, 1932, his wife was called to the heavenly home.
Noah leaves to mourn his loss two sons, Albert and Theodore and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Carmichael, all of Clarinda, Ia., and a host of relatives and friends.
The funeral was held Friday afternoon, December 22, at 2 o'clock at the Pruitt Funeral Home in Clarinda, the burial being at Maple Hill cemetery in College Springs. Rev. Carl Person took charge of the services, including the short service at the grave. Pallbearers were George Bennett, Byron Badger, Manley Mendenhall, Jas. Knox, George Davidson and Fred Bast. J. B. M. Pruitt and Mrs. J. W. Slocum furnished music, Miss Vera Payton accompanying at the piano.

[CARMICHAEL, ACHILAS WILLIAM]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, March 29, 1926
Achilas William Carmichael – Achilas William Carmichael was born in Indiana, October 11, 1848, and died in Clarinda, Iowa, March 26, 1926, aged 77 years, 5 months and 15 days.
He was married to Mrs. Sarah Preall at College Springs, Iowa, on August 2, 1881. To this union were born six children, five of whom are living. They are Mrs. John Young of Guss, Iowa, Mrs. William Young of New Market, Iowa, Ed of Gravity, Iowa, Verne of Savanna, Ga., and Pearl of Clarinda. He was of a family of ten children, seven of whom are living, three sisters and four brothers.
As a member of the Baptist church he has lived practically all his life in Taylor and Page counties—the greater part of his life in this county. He has been a great sufferer for three years and through it all he has manifested much patience.
Interment was made in the Burch cemetery east of Braddyville. Services at the Pruitt Funeral Chapel, Sunday, March 28 at 1:30, B. F. Hall officiating. Male quartet I. E. Stickelman, Russell Lines, B. F. Hall, Anda Mitchell. Pianist Hallie Spunaugle.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Clarinda Journal, April 1, 1926.]

[CARMICHAEL, SARAH CATHERINE BOWERS PREALL]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 22, 1938
Fall Is Fatal to Mother of Eight Children
Mrs Carmichael, 86, Fails to Recover from Broken Hip of Five Weeks Ago
A fall several weeks ago and advanced years proved too much for Mrs Sarah Carmichael to overcome at the Methodist hospital in Omaha, death coming to her Tuesday just before noon. She had been taken there August 15, the day after she fell at her home, sustaining a fractured hip.
Funeral services are being held Thursday afternoon at the Walker Funeral Home, Rev C M Eppard being charge as Christian church minister. Burial will be at the College Springs cemetery.
Mrs Carmichael was 86 years of age and is survived by eight children, all but two sons being able to return for the services. She has lived in this vicinity for most of her life, formerly at College Springs and later years in Clarinda.

[CARMICHAEL, SARAH CATHERINE BOWERS PREALL]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, September 26, 1938
Mrs Sarah Carmichael – Sarah Katherine Bowers, daughter of George and Elizabeth Bowers, was born October 27, 1851, in Indiana county, Pennsylvania and grew to womanhood in that community. She passed away September 29, 1938, at the age of 86 years, 10 months and 20 days at the Methodist hospital in Omaha, Nebr.
She was married to Andrew J Preall on Feb 20, 1872. To this union three children were born, George of Fresno, Calif, Mrs Elizabeth Hyatt of Chicago, Ill, and Charles of College Springs, Iowa.
She moved with her husband and family to College Springs, Iowa over sixty years ago but has made her home in and near Clarinda for the pasty fifty years.
She became the wife of Achilles W Carmichael on August 2, 1881. To this union six children were born, Mrs Eva Young and Mrs Allie Young of Siam, Iowa; Willie, deceased; Ed of Denver, Colo; Pearl and Vern of Clarinda.
Over forty years ago she became a member of the Church of Christ where she was a regular attendant as long as her health permitted.
Her husband departed this life twelve years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss her children, 22 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild as well as a host of friends.
Services at the Walker Funeral Home Thursday afternoon were in charge of Rev C M Eppard, Church of Christ minister, Mrs Forrest Davidson singing and Miss Aletha Hutchings playing the piano. Burial was in College Springs cemetery, the casket being carried by C G Hipsley, J S Hitchcock, W O Anderson, Jas Bennett, Robert Fletcher and Stanley Pfander.
[Note: The death date on her headstone is September 20, 1938.]

[COCHRAN, ROYAL, - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 13, 1896
HEPBURN – A telegram received by Willie Hastie reported the death of little Royal Cochrain. He was taken with membranous croup and death delivered him of his suffering. The family have the sympathy of their many friends here.

[DAVIS, JAMES A., 1826 – 1910]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 27, 1910
James A. Davis – James A. Davis died at the home of his son, Harvey Davis, in Buchanan township, Page county, after an illness of three weeks with typhoid-pneumonia. He was in the eighty-fourth year of his age, having been born Oct. 29, 1826. His birthplace was in the eastern portion of Tennessee. In his early life he went with his parents to Indiana and from there removed with them to Davis county, Ia., where, in 1851, he was married to Miss Nancy Grisham. Seven children were born to this union, of whom four survive, as follows: Mrs. Thomas Malone, Clarinda; Mrs. Charles Halman, Handford, Calif.; Harvey Davis of Buchanan township, Page county, and Mrs. Ida Malone of Gregory, S. D. In 1862, in Davis county, he enlisted in the Union army and remained in the service of the government until its close. With his family he removed to Page county in 1866, and thereafter most of his life was spent in the vicinity of Braddyville and in that place his wife died thirteen years ago last Christmas. His funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church in Braddyville, Rev. E. A. Jordan officiating, and burial was in the Braddyville cemetery. He was a member of Warren post, No. 11, G. A. R., of Clarinda, and the following of his army comrades served as his pallbearers: Jasper Fisher, P. R. Lawrence, N. W. Winter, H. G. Reed, W. J. Thompson and Ed Broderick.

[DAVIS, JAMES A., 1826 – 1910]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 27, 1910
James Davis was born Oct. 29, 1826 in Tennessee. After growing to manhood, he moved to Davis county, this state, and in 1851 was married to Miss Nancy Grisham and to this union seven children were born, three of them and the wife, having gone on before. He enlisted in the service of the civil war in 1862 and served throughout the war. He died January 22, 1910 at the home of his son Harve in Buchanan township at the ripe age of 83 years, 2 months and 23 days. Many years ago, he joined the Christian church and from 1881 to 1897 was a resident of Braddyville. Mr. Davis was a good man and a good citizen, always in his place and well-liked by everybody.
The remains of Mr. Davis were taken to the Christian church at Braddyville where the Rev. E. A. Jordan preached a very practical and appropriate sermon from the text: "I know that my Redeemer liveth." The church was well filled with friends who had gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased.

[DAVIS, NANCY GRISHAM]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, December 29, 1896
Mrs. James A. Davis, wife of Comrade James A. Davis, long time resident of our town, departed this life Dec. 25, at 11 p. m. after a lingering illness. Sister Davis was born in Indiana, Aug. 18, 1832. She was married to James A. Davis January 23, 1841 [1851]. The deceased united with the Christian church at Winchester, Ill., in 1857, since which she has lived the life of a devoted Christian, ever ready to extend aid and comfort to suffering humanity. At the age of 64 years, 4 months and 6 days, Sister Davis has laid down life's burden and gone to her reward. She leaves an aged husband and four children to mourn her loss; three children have preceeded her to that better land and are ready to meet mother there. As a neighbor no one could do more according to circumstances than our departed friend and we shall miss Aunt Nancy and think of the many kind deeds performed by her hands. Rev. Buckner of the M. E. church delivered a beautiful and impressive discourse and her remains were laid to rest in the Braddyville cemetery.
[Note: Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934 and Iowa Marriages, 1838-1934, give the marriage date as January 23, 1851 in Davis county, Iowa.]

[DAVIS, NANCY GRISHAM]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 8, 1897
BRADDYVILLE – Mrs. James A. Davis, wife of James A. Davis, a long resident of our town, departed this life Dec. 25, after a lingering illness. She was married to James A. Davis, Jan. 23, 1841 [1851]. The deceased united with the Christian church at Winchester, Ill. in 1857, since which she has lived a Christian life. She was a loving wife and a kind mother, but it was indeed a sad Christmas to the bereaved ones to think that mother and wife had left them and that never again would give them a Christmas greeting. She was a kind and loving woman, always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need but the hand of time bore heavy on her and at the age of 64 years, 4 months and 6 days she left his unfriendly world to go home to meet with loved ones gone before. The entire community extend their sympathy to the bereaved ones. Rev. Buckner preached the funeral sermon, which was beautiful and appropriate.
[Note: Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934 and Iowa Marriages, 1838-1934, give the marriage date as January 23, 1851 in Davis county, Iowa.]

[DEMPSEY, JOHN R., - 1896]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 3, 1896
The sad news came to this city Saturday that John Dempsie had committed suicide at Logan, Iowa. The cause is said to have been the refusal of the hand in marriage of Miss Kellogg, a young lady of that place whom he seemed to have loved better than himself. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dempsie, living down near Shambaugh and is said to have been an honorable and upright young man. Last week he went up to see the young lady with the hope of terminating the joyful event of his life, but on her refusal retired to a secluded place nearby and sent a bullet whizzing through his brain and instantly expired. It is indeed a sad affair and how one can work themselves up to commit such a deed is beyond human comprehension. The remains were brought to this city Monday evening, the funeral held at his parent's home Tuesday and he was laid to rest in the cemetery at College Springs.
[Note: The last name is spelled Dempsey on his headstone.]

[DEMPSEY, JOHN R., - 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 4, 1896
John Dempsey a Suicide. Young Page County Man Kills Himself Because of Unrequited Love.
The following was a newspaper press dispatch:
"Logan, Ia., Aug. 30. – John Dempsey of near Clarinda committed suicide this afternoon at the country residence of Butler Kellogg, about a mile north of Logan. The deed was committed on account of a girl whom he could not wed, Miss Kellogg, daughter of the man on whose premises Dempsey died. About a year ago Dempsey came from Page county to visit relatives and chanced to meet the young woman. Dempsey arrived today for tea and informed Miss Kellogg that she should marry him, or he would kill himself. She refused and he proceeded to the barn yard and blew a hole through his head with a revolver, the ball entering at the right temple."
The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dempsey, of Harlan township. He and a sister lived on the farm of R. M. Finley, three and one-half miles south of this city, which place Mr. Dempsey occupied as a renter. He left the latter part of last week for Logan. He was a young man of good reputation. His untimely death is deplored. The remains were brought to Harlan township and buried in the Covenanter cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. W. Dill of this city.

[DEWHURST, BENJAMIN EARL]
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, Indiana), Monday, November 21, 1966
Benjamin E. Dewhurst – Benjamin E. [arl] Dewhurst, 77, of 3604 Rosslyn Drive, died at 12:50 a. m. Sunday at Home Hospital. He had become ill while attending the Purdue-Indiana football game Saturday afternoon and was taken to the hospital.
Born near Blanchard, Iowa, he came to Lafayette in 1902 and had resided in the community since. In 1915 in Lafayette he married Mamie Goldsberry. He attended Jamison Grade School and West Lafayette High School. He was employed by American Railway Express Co. for 37 years until retiring in 1957. He later was employed in maintenance at Purdue University Gable Courts for two and a half years.
He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, IOOF Merger Lodge 5 and Triumph Rebekah Lodge 291.
Surviving with the widow are a daughter, Mrs. Harold Props of Rt. 5, Lafayette and a sister, Mrs. Lota L. [eona] Huch of Lafayette.

[DEWHURST, BENJAMIN EARL]
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, Indiana), Monday, November 21, 1966
DEWHURST, Benjamin E. – Friends may call at Hippensteel Funeral Home after 5 p. m. Tuesday; services in Hippensteel Chapel at 10 a. m. Wednesday, Pastor H. C. Stolldorf officiating. IOOF Merger Lodge 5 services at the funeral home at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday. Interment Rest Haven Memorial Park. Also surviving are four grandchildren.
[Note: This notice also appeared in the Journal and Courier, November 22, 1966.]

[DEWHURST, EMZA E. SOLLARS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 13, 1896
NORTHBORO – Died – At her home three and one-half miles southeast of this place, Nov. 3, Mrs. Thomas Dewhurst. She was a daughter of Hiram and Elizabeth Sollars. She was born April 6, 1843, in Jackson Co., Ohio. She leaves a husband, four daughters and four sons to mourn her loss. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church at Blanchard by Rev. Redburn.
[Note: Her headstone gives her birth date as April 6, 1849.]

[DEWHURST, JAMES LINCOLN]
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, Indiana), Saturday, December 6, 1952
James L. Dewhurst – James L. [incoln] Dewhurst, 66, of 1721 Merharry street, died at 8 a. m. Saturday in Wabash Valley sanitarium. He had been ill four months.
Born at Westboro, Mo., he spent most of his life in the Lafayette community. He was married May 14, 1927, at Lafayette to Nora Alstadt.
Employed 40 years as a carman for the Monon railroad, he was a member of the Monon Benefit association, Odd Fellows Lodge 5, Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America, 556 and Triumph Rebekah Lodge 291.
Surviving with the widow are one son by a former marriage, Milton T. Dewhurst of Lafayette; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Thomas Hall of Lafayette; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Gibson and Mrs. Gertrude McGinnis of Shenandoah, Ia. and Mrs. Fred Huch of Lafayette; and one brother, B. E. Dewhurst of Lafayette.

[DEWHURST, JAMES LINCOLN]
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, Indiana), Saturday, December 6, 1952
DEWHURST, James L. – Friends may call at Hippensteel funeral home after 7 p. m. Sunday. Funeral services there at 1 p. m. Tuesday, Rev. Earl Heimburger officiating. Interment in West Point cemetery. He also is survived by nine grandchildren.

[DEWHURST, JOHN WESLEY]
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, Indiana), Tuesday, July 12, 1932
War Veteran Is Dead As Result of Auto Wreck
John W. Dewhurst Expires at Hospital After Accident Near Ockley; Wife Badly Hurt, but Better.
John W. [esley] Dewhurst, 39, World war veteran and well-known resident of this city, died Tuesday morning at 4:30 o'clock at St. Elizabeth hospital from injuries received Monday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock in an automobile crash near Ockley on state road 39. Mrs. Dewhurst, who was driving the car at the time of the accident, was also injured and with her husband was taken to the hospital in the Blythe ambulance from Delphi.
The crash occurred when the Dewhurst car, a Buick sedan and a Duran sedan driven by Ralph Reid, 24, of 227 Centennial street, Indianapolis, collided where the Buck Creek-Ockley road crosses U. S. road 39, south of Delphi. Mrs. Dewhurst, who was driving east on the Buck Creek road, had stopped for highway traffic, then proceeded and it is thought she became excited when she saw the Indianapolis car approaching and stopped the automobile in the middle of the road.
The Reid car struck the Dewhurst car squarely in the middle and threw it several feet, hurling it against a filling station on the northeast corner of the intersection. Reid's sister, Mrs. Esther Brenham, of 2010 North Meridan apartments, Indianapolis, who was riding with her brother, suffered cuts on the left knew and was treated at the Home hospital, leaving soon after for her home. Reid escaped injury. Both cars were completely wrecked.
A report from St. Elizabeth hospital Tuesday afternoon was that Mrs. Dewhurst who is suffering with bad bruises about the body, was resting fairly well.
Born In Missouri
John W. Dewhurst was born in Missouri, May 20, 1893, and came to Lafayette with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dewhurst in 1902. He attended the city schools and during the world war served overseas. He was a member of the American Legion post No. 11, and for a time served in the Legion drum corps. For several months Mr. Dewhurst had conducted a milk route and at the time of the accident he was soliciting trade in the country.
On November 24, 1920 he was married to Elsie Brolsma. Besides his widow he leaves two brothers, B. E. Dewhurst of this city and J. L. Dewhurst of Battle Ground and four sisters, Mrs. Charles Gigson [Gibson], Mrs. Gertrude McGinnis and Mrs. Esther Manifold of Shenandoah, Iowa, and Miss Lota Dewhurst of this city.
Funeral Thursday
The body was taken to the Rogers and Smith funeral home, where short services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, followed by a service at the First Reformed church on North Fourteenth street.

[DEWHURST, SAMUEL H.]
Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana), Sunday, March 31, 1918
LAFAYETTE – Samuel Dewhurst, 44 years old, died Saturday in a hospital here.

[DEWHURST, THOMAS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 13, 1921
BLANCHARD – Jan. 11 – The remains of Thomas Dewhurst were brought here Tuesday evening from La Fayette, Ind., where he passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 2, about 9:30 after being in very poor health the last few months. His son, John W. Dewhurst, accompanied the remains here. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. E. Hardaway, pastor. He was laid to rest in the Blanchard cemetery. Thomas Dewhurst was the son of James and Mary Dewhurst and was born in Heywood, England, Oct. 21, 1843. He came with his parents to America when only a small child, settling in the state of Illinois where he spent several years and in which state he was married to Miss Emza Sollars. To this union eight children were born, seven of whom are living: Mrs. John Manifold and Mrs. Charles Gibson of Shenandoah; Mrs. Gertrude McGinnis of College Springs; Lincoln, Earl and John and Miss Lola [Lota] Dewhurst of LaFayette, Ind. One son, Sam Dewhurst, died a few years ago in LaFayette, Ind. He was one of the early settlers here, having moved to Page county about 47 years ago and remained in this immediate vicinity until about nineteen months ago when he and his children moved to La Fayette, Ind., where he has made his home most of the time since. When living here he owned and lived on the farm [where] John Armstrong and Harry Rolf now lives, and his wife died while living on the latter farm. He was a good father, very devoted to his family and was a good citizen. He is a brother of W. N. Dewhurst of this place and has many old friends here who were sorry to hear of his death.

[DEWHURST, THOMAS]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 13, 1921

BLANCHARD – The body of Thomas Dewhurst, who died at his home near LaFayette, In. last Sunday, January 2nd, was brought here for burial, funeral services being held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. E. Hardaway. He is survived by his children, Mrs. John Manifold and Mrs. Charles Gibson of Shenandoah; Mrs. Gertrude McGinnis of College Springs; Earl and John of Lincoln: and Miss Lota Dewhurst of LaFayette, Ind.

[DODDS, MARY ELLEN DODDS]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 15, 1896
Mrs. Dodds, wife of Dr. Dodds, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 1896, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W C. Goudy, near Hepburn. Mrs. Dodds has been an invalid for many years but was in usual health up to a few days before her death. She was a noble Christian woman and kind neighbor and her death is deeply mourned by all.

[DODDS, MARY ELLEN DODDS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 16, 1896
HEPBURN - Our community has been called upon to part with one of its richest blessings in the loss by death of Mrs. Mary E. [llen] Dodds, wife of Rev. Dr. David Dodds, pastor of the United Presbyterian church at this place. The entire community is cast down in sudden grief; for though Mrs. Dodds had been an invalid for more than 20 years, she had enjoyed fairly good health for her, during the past season. She went to visit her daughter, Mrs. W. C. Gowdy, a short distance from Hepburn, Monday, the 5th inst. The next night she was taken down with pneumonia, complicated with inflammatory rheumatism. Friday blood poisoning set in and at 2 a. m. Saturday, Oct. 10, she breathed her last. The funeral services conducted by Rev. Dr. D. C. Wilson of Tarkio, Mo, assisted by Rev. S. E. Harvey, pastor of the M. E. church, occurred at the United Presbyterian church, Sabbath morning, at 11 o'clock. A large audience of sympathizing friends and acquaintances were in attendance and followed the remains to their last resting place in Rose Hill cemetery. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful, among which was noticed a beautiful floral harp and a bunch of carnations, the offering of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Willis and daughter, Cora, all of Clarinda. Arthur and Charles Berry of Clarinda were also present and contributed a beautiful bouquet of white tea roses. Other friends from Clarinda were Misses Lou Willis, Emma B. Chandler and Josei Crooks. From Tarkio, Mo., came Mrs. D. Rankin, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Crooks, Miss Mary Wright and R. E. Gowdy. From Villisca were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Chambers; Bethesda, Mr. and Mrs. Will Stephenson, a nephew and niece, while from Davenport came a sister, Mrs. E. Trimpler. The deceased was a noble Christian character, highly esteemed by all who knew her. Her last hours, though hours of extreme suffering, were unattended with murmuring. Loving friends and kind neighbors were constant in their efforts to relieve the suffering and stay the hand of death for at least a season, but their efforts were powerless. The fond wife, loving mother, esteemed neighbor and eminently Christian woman passed to her eternal rest.

[DODDS, MARY ELLEN DODDS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 23, 1896
Mary Ellen Dodds – Mary Ellen Dodds, the subject of this notice, was a daughter of James and Ellinor Dodds, and was born at Prospect, Butler county, Pa., Oct. 18, 1840. In early life she was a schoolteacher. May 2, 1871, she was married to Rev. Dr. David Dodds. Later, being in poor health, she spent about a year at Dr. Trall's Health Institute in New Jersey. In 1878 she accompanied her husband to North Page in Page county, Ia., where he was settled as pastor of a United Presbyterian congregation. About a year later they removed to Hepburn, which was at that time, a part of the North Page charge and which was, at the time of her death, her home. During all these years she had been an invalid and suffered much. During the winter of 1888-9 she was sick for six weeks very near to death's door, and again, in 1893, she was given up by her friends. Another relapse occurred last spring, but it did not continue so long. Nothing but the most skillful medical attention, best of nursing, strong Christian faith and fervent prayer enabled her to recover from these severe spells of illness. On Monday, Oct. 5, she went into the country about three miles from her home, to visit her daughter, Mrs. Carrie E. Gowdy, for a few days. The following day she was taken ill with pneumonia and inflammatory rheumatism and such was the violence of the attack that at about 2 a. m., Saturday, the 10th inst., she breathed her last, being at the time of her death, 55 years, 11 months and 22 days of age. Present by her bedside at the time were her husband, Rev. Dr. David Dodds, two daughters, Mrs. Carrie E. Gowdy and Vida P. Dodds, W. C. Gowdy, a son-in-law and Miss Emma B. Chandler, a friend.
"Then fell upon the house a sudden gloom,"
       A shadow upon the features, fair and thin;
And softly from the hushed and darkened
       room,
Two angels issued where but one went in."
Deceased was a rare Christian character. She was most emphatically a woman cast in nature's finest mould. Her tastes were all of the artistic. Her lingering malady was such as demanded that she should spend much of her time in the open air; and as a result, her home was surrounded with a flower garden, containing many specimens of plants and shrubs most beautiful and rare, and all arranged by her own hand. Her generous nature would not permit her to be in the least niggardly, so there is scarcely a home in the entire community that has not been made pleasanter and happier by the beautiful colors and delightful odors of Mrs. Dodd's lovely flowers. But if her flowers were lovely, they were no more so than her character. No other home extended to a caller or visitor a more cheerful, hearty, welcome. Intelligent, refined, patient, Christian gentlewoman, that she was, she could only prove a blessing to all who came under her influence. Her soul delighted to feed upon the Word of God. Her Bible was her constant daily companion, well read and well-marked. Especially did she enjoy reading the fourteenth and fifteenth chapters of St. John. She lived, moved and had her being very close to her beloved Master. Such a woman must necessarily have been a model wife for a pastor, encouraging him when dark clouds of adversity seemed about to overwhelm him and rejoicing with him when the bright sunshine of prosperity had dispersed the darkness. But what shall we say of such a mother? We are unable to do the subject justice and those who would listen to the story of her worth as a mother must listen to it as it comes from the lips of her two daughters, who had received her tender affection and the benefit of her watchful care and excellent counsel; and had experienced the blessings which came to them in response to her prayers. But two of her three children lived to know what a rich blessing a Christian mother is to her children, for one daughter—Lulu May, died in infancy. But now the faithful wife and mother is only a memory for her spirit has taken leave of its tenement of clay and is at rest in the bosom of Him whom she had loved so dearly and served so faithfully from her childhood.
And now a husband, two daughters, three sisters, three brothers survive her and with an entire community hold her name in sweetest remembrance while they sadly mourn her loss.

[DODDS, MARY ELLEN DODDS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 16, 1896
Our community was made to feel sad last Saturday morning as the news reached us that Mrs. Rev. Dodd was dead. She had gone over to her daughter's, Mrs. Carrie Gowdy, on Wednesday of last week and died Saturday morning at 2:10. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. C. Wilson at the United Presbyterian church and the remains was laid to rest in the Rose Hill cemetery. Mrs. Dodd was a kind and loving mother, a devoted and true Christian, one who was loved by all and one who will be greatly miss by both relatives and friends. A Bible was laid on the casket, one that was used by the deceased which by looking over its leaves and noticing the different places she had marked was sufficient evidence of her faithfulness and that she was prepared to meet death. Mrs. Dodd was 53 years, 11 months and 22 days of age. She leaves a husband and two daughters to mourn her death and her many friends who sympathize with them in their bereavement.

[EBERSOL, JOHN M.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 27, 1896
John Ebersol, after lingering between life and death for nearly two days, passed away Tuesday evening at 10 o'clock and was laid to rest in the Union Grove cemetery.

[EBERSOL, JOHN M.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 27, 1896
BLANCHARD – Mr. Ebersoll of this place was kicked by a horse Monday afternoon and died Wednesday morning.

[EBERSOL, JOHN M.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 27, 1896
NORTHBORO - J. M. Ebersoll, deceased, was born in Dauphine county, Pa., July 27, 1835, and died Nov. 24, 1896, aged 61 years, 3 months and 28 days. An aged mother, wife and two children are left to mourn the loss. He was kicked by a horse Monday and lived about forty hours. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Hoff. Interment at Union Grove.

[FERRIS, GEORGE W.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 24, 1896
Geo. W. Ferris, inventor and constructor of the Ferris wheel, died yesterday in Pittsburg. He was related to Mrs. J. P. Kinsey.

[FRUITS, ANN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 23, 1896
SHAMBAUGH - Died, Tuesday, after but a short illness, Miss Ann Fruits. The lady has been an invalid and confined to the house. The funeral was preached by Rev. A. E. Miller and the interment took place at the Butler cemetery.

[HART, HAZEL H., -1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 31, 1896
Died, at the home of Frank Hart and wife, July 30, at 3:30 p. m., their infant child, Hazel H. Hart, age 13 months and 15 days, the cause being that dread disease, cholera infantum. She was a bright, loving little child and had just reached the age to begin to talk and call "Mamma," "Papa," and say other little words that sound so sweet from an innocent baby's lips. But the little lips were closed forever, never to call papa and mamma again, but we know that the little darling that has crossed the dark river of death is safe in the arms of Jesus, free from pain and suffering, with no dark future before her, yet to give our darlings up in their infancy sometimes seems more than we can bear, it seems as though our very hearts were being torn from us. Yet we know when a little child passes away in its innocence that it is not lost to us forever, but only gone before, to wait and beckon us home to that bright and happier home, for Jesus has said, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." The bereaved parents and relatives have the deepest and sincerest sympathy of their many friends. [Poem not transcribed.]

[HART, HAZEL H., -1896]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 6, 1896
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hart, of Braddyville, were called to mourn the death of their infant babe last Thursday. The funeral took place Friday.

[HART, HAZEL HAYNES]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 31, 1896
BRADDYVILLE – Little Hazel, daughter of Frank Hart and wife, died at their home in Braddyville at 2:20 p. m. on the 30th, aged 13 months and 15 days. This is a sad bereavement to our worthy postmaster and his estimable wife, as it is their only child and a bright little girl beloved by all. The funeral occurred on the 31st, at 3 p. m. The little flower was laid to rest in the Braddyville cemetery. The bereaved parents are surrounded by kind friends and have the sympathy of the entire community in this sad bereavement.

[HART, HAZEL HAYNES]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 11, 1896
Died at Braddyville, Iowa, July 30, 1896, at 3:30 p. m., Hazel Haynes Hart, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hart, aged 1 year, 1 month and 15 days. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Ross. He preached from Matt 9:24 and spoke as follows:
"Yesterday, just as the clock pointed the half hour between 3 and 4, the sweet spirit of little Hazel Hart took its flight from earth and she who was the idol of these parents, and the sunshine and joy of the home is now an angel with God. [The remainder of the minister's remarks were not transcribed.]

[HART, LUCY O. HARLEMAN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 29, 1896
COIN - Mrs. Chas. Hart died at her home, in this place, last Friday morning at one o'clock. She was stricken with paralysis Wednesday morning. Her funeral was held at the M. E. church last Sunday morning at ten o'clock. The body was buried at Shenandoah. She leaves a husband and two children, a son and daughter.

[HART, LUCY O. HARLEMAN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 2, 1896
COIN - Mrs. Charles Hart died of paralysis Wednesday night and was buried at Shenandoah. Her many friends deeply sympathize with the husband and Pearl and Miss Josie in their bereavement.

[HOLMES, FANNIE A.]
Los Angeles Herald (Los Angeles, California), Saturday, November 28, 1896
The death of Miss Fannie Holmes occurred yesterday at the home of her mother, Mrs. S. Holmes on South Vernon avenue, after a long illness. She was a member of the M. E. church and leaves many friends. The funeral will take place from the residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The interment will be made in Mountain View cemetery.

[HOLMES, FANNIE A.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, December 8, 1896
Miss Fannie Holmes died at the residence of her mother, Mrs. S. Holmes, No. 207 South Vernon Aven., yesterday evening, after a long sickness. She was a member of the First M. E. church of this place and leaves a host of friends who will mourn her loss. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the family residence. Interment will be made at Mountain View cemetery. —We take the above from the News of Pasadena, California, of date Nov. 27. The young lady will be remembered as a child by many of our readers. She left here ten years ago with her mother and made her home in Pasadena up to the time of her death.

[HUCH, LOTA LEONA DEWHURST]
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, Indiana), Friday, December 1, 1972
Mrs. Lota Leona Huch
Mrs. Lota Leona Dewhurst Huch, 89, of 1310 Morton St., Lafayette, died at 8:30 a. m. today in Americana Nursing Center following an illness of two months.
Mrs. Huch had lived in the Lafayette area since moving here from her birthplace in Westboro, Mo., in 1902.
In 1911 she married Frederick William Huch, a farmer and trucker, who was killed in a train-truck collision near Colburn in 1962.
She was a member of the Tippecanoe and Western Rider's Saddle Club.
There are no immediate survivors.

[HUCH, LOTA LEONA DEWHURST]
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, Indiana), Friday, December 1, 1972
HUCH, Mrs. Lota L. – Friends may call at Hippensteel Funeral Home from 5-9 p. m. Sunday. Services at 1 p. m. Monday in Hippensteel Chapel, the Rev. Charles V. Bugg officiating. Interment Rest Haven Memorial Park. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ida Hartnett and a brother-in-law, Robert Huch and several nieces and nephews.
[Note: This notice also appeared in the Journal and Courier, December 2, 1972.]

[JOHNSTON, JAMES, 1822 – 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, December 29, 1896
James Johnson [Johnston], of Douglas township, died Saturday and was buried yesterday. Deceased has long been a sufferer from paraletic attacks. He was born February 14, 1822, in Ayrshire, Scotland, was educated in the public schools of that country and learned the carpenter trade and followed it until 36 years of age. He came to America in 1854, locating at Cleveland, Ohio; came to Page county in 1871; was married in 1850 to Miss Agnes Hair, a native of Scotland, by whom he had seven children: Robert, Jennette, Alexander, Marion, Margaret, Jane, Thomas and John.

[JOHNSTON, JAMES, 1822 – 1896]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 31, 1896
Mr Jas. A. Johnson [Johnston] died Saturday, Dec 26, 1896, at his home in Douglas township, aged 74 years, 10 months and 13 days. He was a native of Scotland, and several years ago located in this county. He was also a resident of this city several years. The funeral took place Monday and his remains laid to rest in the North Page cemetery. He had been a member of the U.P. church for many years.

[JOHNSTON, JAMES, 1822 – 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 22, 1897
Obituary of James Johnson
The subject of this sketch was born in Ayrershire [Ayrshire], Scotland, February 14, 1822. He was educated in private schools, he paying the expense of the tuition by his own labor. He learned the carpenter trade and worked at it for many years and recognized as one of the best in the craft. November 14, 1849, James Johnson and Agnes Hair were united in marriage and they dwelt together in this loving union until April 25, 1891, when she who had been the real mainspring of his active life for so many years was called away by the Father. Eight children wre born to them, one of which died in childhood, but the others all haves grown to maturity and were present in the last days of his earthly experience which terminated at 9 o'clock on the morning of December 27, 1896.
In 1853 Mr. Johnson, hoping to better the condition of his family which had now been increased by the addition of two sons, left his native home to locate in the far away new world. He made his first home in Madison, Wisconsin, where he worked at his trade. A few years later he moved to Dane county, Wisconsin, where for the first time in his life he engaged in farming. In the spring of 1861, he set out to find a home in Iowa and finally picked upon the tract of land upon which is located the present homestead. He set to work actively to prepare a place to receive the family and he succeeded in making everything ready and comfortable for the loved ones, so that when they came in the autumn of 1872, they felt that they were at home. It was a cherished hope of Mr. Johnson that he might be able to keep his family about him and he bought plenty of land to give each one a home. But as is the experience of all parents, the family became somewhat scattered. However, the old family home has been maintained all these years, and it has always been a home for all the children. The location is near the center of Douglas township and is truly beautiful in situation" and the plan in the laying out of the farm showed that he was thinking of the future.
For a number of years Father Johnson has been suffering from an attack of what is termed "creeping paralysis" and though his pain and suffering was intense he endured all with Christian fortitude and never complained of his lot. He exemplified in his daily life, his faith and hope in the blessed promise of the Savior in whom he trusted.
He was a kind and generous neighbor and was trusted by all as being worthy of perfect confidence. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dodds at the home and the remains were laid to rest in the North Page cemetery, Dec. 29.
His life is ended but his good deeds and works will live on.
[Note: The last name is spelled Johnston on his headstone.]

[LINEBAUGH, CORA MATILDA, 1890 – 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 24, 1896
I. [saiah] Linebaugh, living south of here three miles, buried one of his children on the 23rd, who died from diphtheria; two others in the family are down with the dreaded disease.

[LINEBAUGH, CORA MATILDA, 1890 – 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 27, 1896
BRADDYVILLE – Died, Nov. 22, one of I. [saiah] Linebaugh's children, with diptheria. Two of the other children are suffering from the same disease.

[LINEBAUGH, NINA LAVINA, 1893 -1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 27, 1896
BRADDYVILLE – Josiah [Isaiah] Linebaugh, who lost one of his children last week, buried another one on the 26th. One more is quite sick, and doubts are expressed for its recovery. They have the kind sympathy of all.

[MANGUN, ELLA]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 18, 1896
Her Suffering Ended.
Nearly two years ago Miss Ella Mangun of Council Bluffs was brought to the hospital since which time she has been gradually failing in strength. Her sister, Miss Maude Mangun, who is the principal of one of the ward schools of Council Bluffs has been visiting her as often as possible and doing all in her power to mitigate the suffering of the afflicted one. She spent Saturday and Sunday here, returning to her work Monday but was called back Wednesday evening. But the spark of life had gone out from the frail body before she arrived. Short but impressive funeral service were held at the home of Dr. T. C. Smith yesterday at five o'clock in the presence of a few friends, after which the remains were taken to Keosauqua, Iowa, the childhood home, for interment. The deceased was a pupil in the Red Oak high school at the time the writer was superintendent of schools at that place and at the same time the sorrowing sister was a faithful and successful teacher in the same school. To the writer the recollections of the two sisters has always been pleasant for they each was a true born lady, faithful and earnest in the work before them.

[MANN, LORETTA B. "LETTIE"]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 9, 1896
BRADDYVILLE – The funeral of Miss Lettie Mann, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mann, took place Tuesday. the services were conducted by Rev. Harris of the Christian church residing at Clearmont, Mo. Miss Lettie was aged 23 years, 7 months and 8 days. She died Sunday. Her funeral was very largely attended, the procession being nearly a half mile in length. She was respected and beloved by all who knew her and it is sad to think that one so young whose life bid fair to be a happy and prosperous one, should be taken but strange are the workings of providence and mysterious are His ways. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad hour of distress.

[MCCLELLAND, GEORGE MARTIN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 28, 1896
George McClelland was born in Washington county, Ind., May 26, 1848 and died at his home near Shambaugh, Page county, Iowa, Aug. 26, 1896, at the age of 48 years, 2 months and 25 days.
He lived in this community upwards of forty years, his father being one of the early settlers in this county.
He was united in marriage to Nancy Jane Dugan May 13, 1875. To them were born seven children, six of whom with their mother survive him.
Early in life, Mr. McClelland made a profession of faith in the Reformed Presbyterian church under the pastorate of Rev. D. McKee. For several years he declined in health. His sufferings were severe all summer from a malignant internal malady.
He bore his afflictions with Christian fortitude and resignation, frequently expressing his full reliance on the Redeemer for salvation.
A few days before his death he called his children to his bedside and remined them that they would soon be without an earthly father, admonished them to be true and loving to their mother, true to themselves and faithful to their God and the church of Christ.
"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord." Taking heed to his council the family have a blessed hope of a reunion in the Heavenly Father's house.

[MCCURDY, ORA GIE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 27, 1896
Ora, the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. John McCurdy, died Oct. 16. Funeral services were conducted by Will O. Hutchings at Union Grove church, Buchanan township, last Tuesday.
[Note: Her headstone gives the death date as October 20, 1896.]

[MONCRIEFF, HUGH, 1896 – 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 18, 1896
COIN – Died, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1896, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. P. [eter] H. Moncrieff at their farm residence southeast of Coin. The little one was only 9 weeks old and had a severe attack of the whooping cough. The parents have the sympathy of their many friends.

[MOSLEY, ALONZO J., 1847 - 1939]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, September 4, 1939
A J Mosley – One of our old time printers, A [lonzo] J Mosley, passed away Thursday night in Clarinda, funeral services being held Sunday afternoon from the Pruitt Funeral Home, conducted by Rev E L Woods, with interment in the Clarinda cemetery, where his brother Sam and other relatives were laid. Mr Mosley was 92 years of age, having been bedfast the past two years.

[MOSLEY, MELITZA "LIZZIE" LUNSFORD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 21, 1896
Mrs. A. [lonzo] J. Mosley died Tuesday afternoon, suddenly, from apoplexy, at her home in the eastern part of the city. She leaves a widower and a young babe. The infant is a son, born the 13th inst.

[MOSLEY, MELITZA "LIZZIE" LUNSFORD]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 21, 1896
Lahannah M., wife of Alonzo J. Mosely [Mosley], died August 18. Deceased was born Sept. 17, 1872. The funeral was held at her late residence on Garfield Avenue this afternoon at 2 o'clock, services being conducted by Rev. J. F. St. Clair.

[MOSLEY, MELITZA "LIZZIE" LUNSFORD]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 21, 1896
Died. – Last Tuesday afternoon Mrs. A. [lonzo] J. Mosely died at her home on Garfield avenue, east of the south school building. The deceased came to this place last winter from Indianapolis, Ind., with her husband and had lived a quiet home life that won the esteem and love of all who became acquainted with her. Five days before her death her gave birth to a vigorous baby boy and up to Saturday night she seemed to be getting along as well as could possibly be, but at that time a change came, and she gradually grew worse until death relieved her from pain and suffering. The young husband has the sincere sympathy of the community in this time of terrible affliction. The funeral services were held this afternoon, conducted by Rev. St. Clair and were very solemn and impressive.

[MOSLEY, REBECCA ANN PHELPS]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, January 20, 1941
Mrs Sam Mosley Dies at Hospital Here Sunday Eve
Mrs Samuel Mosley passed away at 7:15 Sunday evening at the Municipal hospital following an illness of about 3 days. She was 85 years of age. Three children survive, Mrs F E Wickard, Mrs Omar Smell and Fred Mosley of Indianapolis. She also leaves three granddaughters here in Clarinda, Mrs Vern Thompson, with whom she was making her home, Mrs Byron Kling and Mrs C F Richey.

[MOSLEY, SAMUEL MARTIN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 14, 1931
Sam Mosley Dies, Funeral Thursday
Another old soldier gone, Sam M. Mosley, who breathed his last peacefully shortly after 7 Tuesday evening at the age of 85 years and 8 months, at his home 710 S. 15th street, Clarinda.
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon, May 14th, at 2:30 p. m., from the Walker Funeral Home, to be conducted by Rev. B. F. Hall; interment in Clarinda cemetery.
For not quite four years Mr. Mosley has been bedfast, unable to join with his comrades of the G. A. R., of which he had previously been an active member, his service during the Civil War having been with the 25th Missouri Volunteer Infantry. His wife survives him, as do three sons and two daughters.

[MOSLEY, SAMUEL MARTIN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 21, 1931
S. M. Mosley – Samuel Martin Mosley, son of William S. and Olive Jane Mosley, was born September 12, 1845, at Weston, Mo., and passed from this life May 12, 1931, at the age of 85 years and eight months.
When a child his parents moved with him to Kentucky where he spent a part of his childhood; and then to Iowa where he spent the intervening years at Hawleyville until 1861, when he with his uncle enlisted in Co. K, 25th Missouri Infantry.
After the war he served as stage driver for several years.
On September 20, 1868, at the age of 23 years, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Ann Phelps. To this union 10 children were born, five of whom: Sarah Jane, Della, Eddie, John and Jessie preceded him in death.
He with his wife joined the Church of Christ in Clarinda in 1893. He was a faithful member. His illness made it impossible to attend in the late years of his life.
He was a staunch member of Warren Post No. 11 of the G. A. R. His presence was regular until he could no longer attend.
In 1925 it became impossible for him to leave the house on account of increasing weakness. In 1927 he was obliged to take to his bed from which he never rose. He was very patient during his illness and spoke often as to when he would get well. He was all that a husband father could be. He will be sorely missed.
The funeral service was held at the Walker funeral home Thursday, 2:30 p. m., May 14, conducted by Rev. B. F. Hall. Mrs. Carver, Mrs. Stickelman and Mr. Hall sang two selections with Mrs. Hall accompanist. Interment in Clarinda cemetery. Pallbearers were members of Sergy Post, American Legion, paying due respect to the Civil War veteran.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, two daughters, Mrs. F. E. Wickard and Mrs. G. J. Hyland, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; three sons, F. A. Mosley of Indianapolis, Alonzo J. Mosley of Cleveland, O., and W.[illiam] M. [arion] Mosley of Clarinda; also [a] brother, A.[lonzo] J. Mosley of Kansas City, Mo. and 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

[NEEDHAM, JEROME H.]
Chariton Patriot (Chariton, Iowa), Thursday, December 17, 1896
--Died, at Shenandoah, Page county, on Saturday, December 12th, of consumption, J.[erome] H. Needham, aged 44 years. The body was brought to Chariton Sunday, the funeral taking place Monday afternoon from the Christian church, Rev. Caudle, the pastor, conducted the funeral services, assisted by Rev. Rhoderick of the M. E. church. Mr. Needham was a citizen of Chariton several years, engaged in the photograph business. He was a leading member of the Christian church and highly respected by all who knew him. Some two or three years ago, failing health induced him to go to California with his family, but finding no relief he came back to Iowa and lived at Shenandoah. He leaves a wife and three children. His brother, who lives at Shenandoah, accompanied by his wife, attended the funeral. His sister came from Des Moines but arrived too late for the funeral.

[NEEDHAM, JEROME H.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 18, 1896
J. [erome] H. Needham died at his home in Shenandoah, Ia., Dec. 12, 1896, aged 41 years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Price, of the Christian church, after which the remains were sent to Chariton for burial. the remains were accompanied by a number of relatives.

[OLSON, INGRED LARSDOTTER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 4, 1896
NYMAN – Lewis Olson's mother died last week. She was interred at the Nyman cemetery.

[OLSON, INGRED LARSDOTTER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 29, 1897
Mrs. Ingred Olson, mother of Mrs. Alfred Wenstrand of this city, died Wednesday at 8 a. m. at the home of her son, L [ewis] M [agnus] Olson in Fremont township, age about 77 years. She lost her speech last Saturday, fell asleep Monday at 1:30 and slept until death. Her illness was short and her death sudden. She was a widow. Surviving her beside the children named, are the following sons: A. L., Charley and John, in Nebraska and G. O., in Chicago. The funeral is today.

[PARKER, ED'S CHILD, - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 11, 1896
The two-year-old child of Ed Parker met death in a tragic manner Friday. Parker lives two miles east of Ira and has three children. They were all playing in an oats bin. The two older left the baby playing in the oats bin while they went to get a drink at a pump a short distance away. The door to the bin is made of boards that work in a groove. They made their exit by sliding one of these boards up. It was left in that position and while they were gone the baby tried to crawl out. The sliding board fell on its neck and pinned it fast. Before help came the poor child had strangled to death. The parents are distracted with grief over the sad affair.

[PETERSON, SVEN AUGUST]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 22, 1921
ESSEX – Almost unbelievable was the word passed around town last Friday evening that S. A. Peterson was dead, for very few knew that he had been ill. On Wednesday he was about town as was his usual custom and that night was taken ill with brain fever and death claimed him Friday evening. All help possible was given to the stricken man but though the illness was of short duration the disease had fastened itself upon his vitals and would not yield to treatment. Sven August Peterson was born in Sweden June 13, 1849, and died in Essex Dec. 9, 1921, being 72 years, 5 months and 26 days old. He came to America in 1869, settling first in Illinois. From Illinois he came to Nyman, Iowa, in 1874 where he engaged in farming. He came to Essex in 1904 where he has since made his home. Mr. Peterson was twice married. His first marriage was to Miss Hannah Hultman [Holtman] and took place Dec. 31, 1878. To this union four children were born, of which two died in infancy. Those living are two daughters, Mrs. Sanfred Nelson and Mrs. Luther Wallin, who live near Hepburn. Mr. Peterson's second marriage was to Mrs. Elizabeth Osterholm and occurred March 9, 1904. The second Mrs. Peterson died a number of years ago and since that time Mr. Peterson has been living alone in his home in this city. He was a member of the Swedish Lutheran church of this city, being received into the congregation Nov. 13, 1904 and was a regular attendant at church and contributed liberally to its support. Mr. Peterson leaves to mourn also four brothers, John Bridger, C. G. and F. O. Peterson, all of Essex and Osle Peterson of Omaha. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the home at 1 and at the Lutheran church at 1:30 and the remains were taken to Nyman for interment. The funeral services were in charge of Rev. J. A. Holmen, his pastor and were attended by a large number of relatives and friends.

[REED, ELIZA SOPHIA CASE MCDONALD]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, March 13, 1933
Reed Funeral Tuesday
Mrs. Eliza Reed passed away Friday evening in the Hand hospital at Shenandoah, following a severe operation from which she was unable to recover.
The funeral services are being held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, March 14th from the Methodist church in Shambaugh, conducted by her pastor, Rev. C. S. Dayhoff.
Mrs. Reed has long been a resident of this community, her husband, George Reed, having passed away some years ago.

[REED, ELIZA SOPHIA CASE MCDONALD]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, March 20, 1933
Mrs. George W. Reed
Eliza S. Case, daughter of Thomas P. and Rachel Caroline Neal Case, was born August 2nd, 1868 near Cedar Rapids, Iowa and departed this life at the Hand hospital, Shenandoah, Iowa, March 11, 1933, age 64 years, 7 months and 9 days. Cause of death, diabetes with complications.
Her girlhood days were mostly lived in Montgomery and Page county. Receiving her education from the Montgomery county and College Springs, Ia., schools, finishing at Amity College.
She was married when quite young to Daniel McDonald of College Springs, Iowa. Two children were born to this union, Gertrude McClarnon, Shambaugh, Iowa and Daniel of Elmo., Mo. The husband and father passing on after a few years.
On April 15, 1892 she was united in marriage to George W. [ashington] Reed of Braddyville, Iowa. To this union four children were born, Elsie Calhoon, Stuart, Iowa, Lalia, who died in infancy, Nellie Calhoon, Braddyville, Ia., and Porter at home, he having lived with his mother in close companionship since the husband and father passed away in 1922. She mothered her two stepdaughters, Ada Hamm, Braddyville, Ia., and Bonnie Scholes, Eskridge, Kansas.
The above children remain to mourn their loss, besides the grandchildren, her brothers and sister, J. B. Case, Jackson, Miss., T. G. Case, Douglas, Wyo., P. M. Case, Big Fork, Mont., A. B. Case, Villisca, Iowa, H. F. Case, Stanley, Wis. and Mrs. Ellen Cavner, Shambaugh, Ia., and her stepmother, Mrs. Clara Case, Shambaugh, Ia., a host of other relatives and friends.
Her mother having preceded her to the great beyond 44 years ago and her father, 7 years, March 26th.
Mrs. Reed's life since married was mostly spent on a farm 1 ¼ miles west of Shambaugh. In February 1918 moving to Shambaugh where she has resided since.
Her life has been one of ambition and usefulness, always ready to do for others, regretting she could not do more. She was a most loving and tender mother and highly esteemed by all who knew her.
She gave her heart to God at the age of 14, living a devoted Christian life since; deriving more comfort from prayer and hymns during her intense suffering than medical aid could give.
Having been in very poor health the last few years, which has been intensified the past 10 months, thus she was unable to attend church services but retained her faith and membership in the M. E. church of Shambaugh.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 14th, 10 a. m. at the Methodist church in Shambaugh. Burial in Maple Hill cemetery, College Springs, Iowa, Rev. Dayoff officiating.
Horace and Forrest Richardson beautifully sang several selections, accompanied by Mrs. Wayne Garrett.
Pall bearers were Dale Weaver, Don Weaver, Scott McClarnon, Edd Fulk, Wm. Kendell and Gail Miller.

[REED, GEORGE WASHINGTON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 10, 1922
Another Old Citizen Passed to Beyond
George W. Reed of Shambaugh passed away Aug. 7th, the funeral services being held Wednesday from the M. E. Church in Shambaugh with interment in College Springs cemetery. Mr. Reed was one of our early farmers in this vicinity, having been born Dec. 16th, 1858. The obituary will appear next week.

[REED, GEORGE WASHINGTON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 17, 1922
George W. Reed – George Washington Reed was born in Kirksville, Iowa, Dec. 16, 1858 and departed this life Aug. 7, 1922, at his home in Shambaugh, Iowa, at the age of 63 years, 7 months and 22 days.
He was one of the eight children of Mitchell and Sarah (Foster) Reed. His parents were born, reared and married in Harrison county, Ohio and came to Iowa in 1853 or 1854. They took up their abode in Page county near Braddyville in 1860, at which time the deceased was only 18 months of age.
Since brought to this county in infancy, Mr. Reed has resided continuously within its borders save for a period of about four years which he spent in Mercer county, Mo.
He remained upon the old homestead with his parents until March 31, 1880, when he was united in marriage to Miss Flora Robinson of College Springs. To this union were born four children, Nellie, Sadie, Ada and Bonnie. After a severe siege of scarlet fever, the first two named passed away within one short week, at the ages of four and one year.
On Sept. 7, 1891, after a long illness, his wife was called to her reward.
On April 15, 1892, he was wedded to Mrs. Eliza (Case) McDonald of College Springs. Mrs. Reed had two children by her former marriage: Gertrude and Daniel. Four children were born to the second marriage: Lalia Silvia, who was called by her Saviour at the age of 23 months after a severe siege of diptheria and membranous croup; Nellie Elsie and Porter.
After his marriage, Mr. Reed rented farms in Page county for 12 years. In 1896 he purchased a farm west of Shambaugh, one and a half miles, and located upon it. Here he and his family resided until Mr. Reed's health began to fail. In 1917 he sold his farm and purchased a home in Shambaugh where he lived until the Father called to his heavenly home.
The deceased leaves to mourn their loss his wife and seven children; Mrs. Douglass Hamm, Mrs. Harrie McClarnon, both of Shambaugh, Daniel of Elmo, Mo., Mrs. Elmer Scholes of Eskridge, Kansas, Mrs. Elvin Calhoon, Mrs. Ross Calhoon, both of Shambaugh, and George Porter, still living in the parental home.
Besides his wife and children, the deceased leaves three brothers and one sister to mourn his departure; William D. [ule] of Clarinda, Frank E. [ugene] of Quitman, Mo., Mrs. Ella M. Johnston of Lincoln, Nebr. and Thomas M. [itchell] of Braddyville. His brother Samuel passed to the home beyond in August of 1920, Emmett in Aug. of 1921, his sister, Mrs. Sarah Jones Armstrong in Nov. of 1921.
Thirteen grandchildren, numerous other relatives and a host of friends will miss the pleasant face and kindly word of this departed one.
Mr. Reed was a loving, tender-hearted husband, father and brother, a man highly esteemed by all who knew him, a loyal citizen and a true follower of Christ.

For many years, he has been a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Shambaugh, serving as an official in the church for a number of years. He never tired of reading the Bible and he greatly enjoyed his work in the church and Sabbath school as long as his health permitted.
The funeral services were held on Wednesday Aug. 10 at 10 A. M. in the Methodist Episcopal church of Shambaugh conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Forest Perkins, who was assisted by the Reverends J. H. Hess and J. W. Cabbage of Shambaugh. Music was furnished by a double quartette. Mr. James Davison of College Springs, an old friend of the deceased, sang a solo and assisted in the quartet upon request. The songs were old favorites of Mr. Reed.
Nephews of the deceased were chosen as pall bearers, the oldest present from each family. They were Edwin Armstrong of Mapleton, Iowa, Loren Reed of Clearmont, Mo., Harvey Reed of Clarinda, George Reed of College Springs, Floyd Pierson of Shambaugh and Lloyd Reed of College Springs. Interment was made in Maple Hill cemetery at College Springs.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Clarinda Journal, August 17, 1922.]

[REED, GEORGE WASHINGTON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 17, 1922
PLEASANT RIDGE – Messrs. Elsie and Nellie Calhoon were called to the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Reed last week by the serious illness of their father. Mr. Reed passed away Monday evening after suffering a stroke of paralysis and other complications.
Ella M. Johnston of Lincoln, called here by the death of her brother G. W. Reed, returned to her home Saturday after spending a few days also with her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Pierson.

[REED, GEORGE WASHINGTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 24, 1922
SHAMBAUGH – Aug. 21. – Mrs. Bonnie Scholes and two children who have been in Shambaugh for several weeks on account of the illness and death of her father, George Reed, returned to her home at Eskridge, Kans., Monday evening.

[REED, LALIA SILVA]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 20, 1896
BRADDYVILLE – George Reed's infant child died Wednesday night of diphtheria.

[REED, LALIA SILVA]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 18, 1896
Died, at her home near Shambaugh, Nov. 18, 1896, Lalia Silva Reed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Reed, 1 year and 10 months of age. She was a bright little light and missed by all, but God doeth all things and let us say, "God's will be done." She is only another star or a light in the window to direct our feet heavenward. Another weary baby's head has found rest on a Saviour's bosom. Jesus has said, "Suffer little children to come unto and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." The funeral was held Nov. 19 at the home, conducted by Rev. Mr. Buckner of the Methodist church, after which the little form was laid to rest in the Braddyville cemetery. [Poem not transcribed.]

[REED, LALIA SILVA]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 24, 1896
COLLEGE SPRINGS - Little Lelah Reed, the one and one-half years old child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Reed died Nov. 19th, at their home between here and Shambaugh. The doctors pronounced the fatal disease as diphtheritic croup. The remains of the little one were interred at Braddyville. The grief-stricken parents have the sincere sympathy of their friends here.

[REED, LALIA SILVA]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 24, 1896
SHAMBAUGH – Geo. Reed lost one of their little children with diphtheria. It died Wednesday night and was buried Thursday, Rev. Buckner preaching the funeral sermon.

[REEVE, MABEL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), November 24, 1896
COLLEGE SPRINGS – After a severe illness of about 12 days, little Mabel Reeve died Thursday morning, Nov. 19, of diphtheria. She was nine years old and was the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Reeve, Sr. During her residence here of six years the little one by her sweet ways had won a host of friends, who are much grieved to have her taken away. On account of the cause of her death, a private funeral was held. Rev. Young, of the M. E. church, conducted the services.

[REEVE, MABEL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, December 15, 1896
COLLEGE SPRINGS – The funeral services of little Mabel Reeve, who died about a month ago of diphtheria, were preached at The M. E. church Sunday morning by Rev. Young.

[RHINEHART, S. KATE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 21, 1896
Mrs. J. H. King received a telegram Wednesday announcing the death of her sister, Miss Katie Rhinehart, on Tuesday at Cripple Creek, Col. The lady had been teaching school at that place. Mrs. King has the sympathy of all Clarinda friends in her bereavement.

[RHINEHART, S. KATE]
Kansas Eagle (St. Francis, Kansas), Thursday, August 27, 1896
Miss S. Kate Rhinehart, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rhinehart of Bird City and quite well known in this city, died from abscess of the liver at Durango, Colorado, on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1896, after an illness of three weeks, aged 24 years and 6 months. Miss Rhinehart went to Colorado with her sister about two years ago and engaged in teaching. At the time she was taken sick she was teaching the school at Rockwood, a little town west of Durango, and removed to Durango for better medical attendance.
Deceased was a member of the M. E. Church.
J. H. Rhinehart, brother of the deceased, arrived at Benkelman with the remains Sunday morning. The funeral was conducted at the Congregational church at Bird City last Sunday, Rev. Brown officiating. The attendance was large, and expressions of grief and condolence were general on every hand. The Eagle joins the many friends of the family in sincere and heartfelt sympathy.

[ROBERTS, THOMAS OLIVER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 24, 1896
Accidently Killed.
Yesterday morning the following came as a telegram:
Makelumne Hill, Nov. 26.
To Postmaster, Shambaugh, Iowa: -- Thomas Roberts, of Shambaugh, was accidently killed in Hartman mine yesterday. Please notify his relatives and notify us as to disposition of body.    C. C. Shepardson.
The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Roberts, who live below town and a brother of Clay Roberts of this place. No particulars have been received. The deceased was in California 15 years and came back here about four years ago, remaining with his parents two years, after which he went west again. The last word from him was a letter received sometime last month in which he stated that he had put in a bid for work in a gravel mine and it is possible that the fatal accident occurred in it. He was about thirty-three years of age and unmarried. Further particulars will be given when learned.

[ROBERTS, THOMAS OLIVER]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 26, 1896
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Roberts, living near Shambaugh, received the sad news Monday of the death of their son, Thos. Roberts, in a mine at Makeluma, Colo., the day before. He was a young man about thirty-five years of age and well known here. He was a brother of Clay Roberts, of this city. The remains will be brought here for interment. No particulars were given as to the cause of his death.

[ROBERTS, THOMAS OLIVER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, December 1, 1896
Word has been received from California giving the particulars of the death of Thomas O., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Roberts. About 3 o'clock, Nov. 21, he was riding down a shaft of mine on elevator, when a car fell on him, the wheel of which struck him on back of head, and he was instantly killed. Memorial services will be held in the M. E. church at Clarinda on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 11 o'clock a. m.

[ROBERTS, THOMAS OLIVER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 4, 1896
Particulars of the death of Thomas Oliver Roberts, brief mention of whose demise in California was published in The Journal of the 27th ult., have been received by William M. Roberts of Shambaugh, father of the deceased. The information of the unfortunate affair is contained in the following letter from the superintendent of the mine where Thomas lost his life and is as follows:
Mokelumne Hill, Cal., Nov. 21. – Mr. Wm. M. Roberts—My Dear Sir—it is with regrets that I write the particulars of the unfortunate accident that caused the death of your brother at 3:30 o'clock p. m., Saturday, the 21st inst. Mr. Roberts was riding down the shaft of the El Coscapar mine, standing on the crosshead of the cage. The top car man rolled a car into the shaft just as the cage reached the bottom of the shaft. As Mr. Roberts was standing on top of the cage, he had no chance to get out of the way of the falling car. The wheel of the car struck him on the back of the head and killed him instantly. I will do all that I would wish done to a brother of my own in the like circumstances. I have bought him a nice casket and dressed him in a black shroud. He looks very natural as he lays in his coffin. No marks of disfigurement. I have bought a nice lot in the Mokelumne Hill cemetery and will give him a Christian burial tomorrow, Wednesday, the 25th, at 2 p. m. I will say in behalf of Mr. Roberts that he is worthy of all that is bestowed upon him in his last earthly rites. He was only with my company a short time, yet he won the love and respect of all the men as well as officers of the company. We are grieved to part with him in this seeming untimely manner, yet the Great Creator knew best band possibly fate had set his destiny. With my deepest sympathy to you and his poor mother and family, I am sincerely yours, C. C. Shepardson, Superintendent.
*The Mrs. Roberts addressed is the father instead of a brother of the deceased,
Thomas O. [liver] Roberts, son of William M. and Caroline Roberts of Shambaugh, was born Jan. 8, 1863, in Van Buren county, Ia. and came to Clarinda with his parents in June 1868, living in this city until September 1879. That month, in the seventeenth year of his age, he left this city and went to New Mexico where he remained for about two years as a timekeeper on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. He was then in Arizona for a short time and from there went to California, where he was engaged at different times in work about ships, in farming and gold and silver mining. Of immediate relatives, beside his father and mother, he leaves four brothers and one sister, as follows: George H. Roberts of Beardstown, Ill.; William M. Roberts of Kansas City, Kan.; H. C. Roberts of Clarinda; Bert D. Roberts of Shambaugh and Emily M. Calhoon, wife of George M. Calhoon of Clarinda.
Appropriate memorial services will be held in respect to his memory, Sunday, the 13th inst., at 11 a. m., at the M. E. church, Clarinda, conducted by Rev. J. F. St. Clair.
The relatives here of the deceased desire to express through The Journal their heartfelt thanks to and appreciation of Mr. Shepardson and all others who did friendly and kindly service at the death and burial of Thomas in far away California.

[SHAW, JOHN D.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 28, 1896
Died. – Mr. John D. Shaw died at his late residence, 907 E High Street, Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 20th, after a short illness. His death was unexpected and comes as a great shock to the family. He leaves a wife, four sons and three daughters to mourn his loss. All were at his bedside during his last illness. He was 58 years old and has been in Colorado for the last nine years. His funeral was largely attended and was held in the U. P. church Sabbath day at 2 o'clock. His remains were interred in the Evergreen cemetery. Psa. 37:37 "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace."
Mr. Shaw was formerly a resident of this county, his home being near Shambaugh, and the announcement of his death will be a great surprise to his many friends in this locality.

[SIMPSON, LEWIS, - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 21, 1896
Died, at the home of Milo Preston, north of Coin, Aug. 17th, Lewis Simpson with the dreaded disease of consumption, aged 38 years, 5 months. The funeral was conducted by Mr. G. H. Ferris. Mr. Simpson formerly lived in Page county; from here he moved to Bourbon county, Kas., where he was soon married but his wife was soon called away. Finding that he was not long for this world, he requested that he be brought back to Page county to die and be buried. He arrived ten days before his death. He was one of a family of eight children, six of which have died with consumption. Mrs. Milo Preston, of Coin and Chas. Simpson of Bourbon county, Kansas, still survive to mourn his departure. He was converted and joined the M. E. church in Kansas five years ago. His remains were interred in the Polsley cemetery near Yorktown.

[SIMPSON, LEWIS, - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 25, 1896
YORKTOWN – Lon Simpson, a former resident of this county, came in from Kansas, a few days ago with his brother Charley, and they stopped with their sister, Mrs. Milo Preston. Lon passed away in a few days after their arrival. His remains were laid to rest in the Polsley cemetery last Tuesday. He had been afflicted for a number of years with a cancer in the nose. Death was certainly a great relief to him. He leaves behind a brother and sister.

[SKARSTROM (PETERSON), ANNA STINA ASLEY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 27, 1908
ESSEX – Mrs. S. Karstrom, aged 83 years, died at her home in this city, Saturday, March 21. The funeral was held at the Lutheran church, Monday, at 1 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Holman having charge of the service. The children have the sympathy of the entire community.
[Note: The last name is spelled Skarstrom on the family headstone.]

[SKARSTROM (PETERSON), ANNA STINA ASLEY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, March 31, 1908
NYMAN – The remains of Mrs. Skarstrom were brought here Tuesday for interment at the Nyman cemetery.

[SKARSTROM (PETERSON), PETER J.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 11, 1896
P. [eter] J. Skarstrol died Monday Evening, the 7th inst., at his home in Fremont township, five and one-half miles east of Essex. The deceased was born Jan. 24, 1824 in Sweden and came to Fremont township, this county, in 1873, where he resided continuously until the time of his death. He was a farmer by occupation. Mr. Skarstrol taken ill June 17, 1892 and was confined to his bed, laying on his back and unable to move from November of that year until death ended his suffering. He leaves a wife and five sons. The latter are John Bridger and C. [arl] G. Peterson of Tarkio township, S. A. and Oste Peterson of Fremont township, and F. O. Peterson of Clarinda. The name of the deceased was originally Peterson, but he had it changed on account of his mail getting with that of others of the same name. John Bridger for a similar reason. The funeral, one of the largest ever held in Fremont township, took place Wednesday at the Swedish Lutheran church at Nyman, of which the deceased had been a member from the time of his location in the township. The funeral was conducted by Reverends A. G. Freden and N. A. Blomstrand.
[Note: The last name is spelled Skarstrom on the family headstone.]

[SKARSTROM (PETERSON), PETER J.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 11, 1896
NYMAN – Mr. Skarstrol, who has been bedridden for over four years, succumbed last Monday night at 9 o'clock. He was buried Wednesday last. Rev. Freden officiated. Reverends Blomstrand and Youngberg made very appropriate addresses. Mr. Skarstrol was a sincere Christian gentleman. His conversion took place about three years ago if we are rightly informed.

[SNOOK, ARTHUR L.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 13, 1896
Press dispatches state that Arthur L. Snook, formerly of Clarinda, killed his wife and then suicided the other day in Kansas City. Arthur was in railroad employe and will be remembered by many residents here, though he did not remain in Clarinda very long. We deeply sympathize with the bereaved father and family.

[SOLLARS, HIRAM AUSTIN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 10, 1923
NORTHBORO – Several from here attended the funeral services of Austin Sollars at College Springs Friday afternoon. Mr. Sollars and family had lived here a number of years on a farm east of town, so he had a host of friends here.

[SOLLARS, HIRAM AUSTIN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 10, 1923
COLLEGE SPRINGS – May 8 – Leslie Sollars of Creighton, Nebr., was called here by the illness and death of his father, H. [iram] A. [ustin] Sollars. Mr. Sollars who has been ill for several weeks died Wednesday afternoon. The funeral was held Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. C. Smith. Burial was in the Northboro cemetery.

[SPRIGG, DAVID]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 27, 1896
NORTHBORO – Died, David Sprigg, after a few hours' illness, passed away Tuesday evening at 10 o'clock. The cause seemed to be heart failure.  C

[SPRIGG, DAVID]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 27, 1896
NORTHBORO – David Sprague [Sprigg], five miles northeast of this place, died Nov. 24, of head trouble. Interment took place at Shenandoah.

[VANDEVENDER, PHILIP'S SISTER, - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 18, 1896
HEPBURN – Philip Vandevender was summoned to Wright, Iowa, to see his sister, who was not expected to live and we have just received word that she died shortly after Mr. Vandevender arrived.

[WOOD, EDITH CATHERINE "CASSIE" BROWNLEE]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Friday, June 12, 1936
Mrs. Edith C. Wood Dies At Her Home After Long Illness
Mrs. Edith C. Wood for many years a resident of Villisca, died Thursday at 7:30 a. a. m. at her home on West Fourth street after a long period of invalidism.
Besides her only daughter, Miss Nora who is employed in the office of Dr. J. Clark Cooper, she leaves two brothers living in Colorado and other more distant relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband many years ago.
Funeral arrangements had not been completed yesterday morning.

[WOOD, EDITH CATHERINE "CASSIE" BROWNLEE]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Friday, June 19, 1936
Mrs. Edith C. Wood, 67, who had been a resident of Villisca for the last twenty-nine years, died at her home on East Fourth street Thursday of last week at 7:30 a. m. after a long period of invalidism.
Moved To Page County
Edith Catherine Brownlee, daughter of A. [rchibald] L. [eaman] and Lenora J. [ane] Brownlee was born Sept. 3, 1868, in Vinton, Benton county, Iowa, where she lived until she was 14 years of age when she moved with her parents to Page county, Ia.
When a girl she joined the United Presbyterian church and later transferred her membership to the Presbyterian church in Villisca.
She was married Sept. 26, 1893, to James W. Wood and they resided on a farm in Page county until his death, Oct. 30, 1896.
To them was born one daughter, Miss Nora Wood, who is employed in the Dr. J. Clark Cooper office.
Returned from West
In 1906 Mrs. Wood moved with her mother to Loveland, Colo., where she remained about a year before returning to Villisca where she resided until her death a week ago.
Besides her daughter she is survived by two brothers, J. [ames] W.[illiam]  Brownlee of Denver, Colo. and J. [ohn] F. [rancis] Brownlee of Yuma, Colo.
Burial at North Page
The funeral service was held today at Mrs. Wood's home at [2?] p. m. with the Rev. Carl Perkins of the United Presbyterian church of Clarinda in charge. Interment was in the North Page cemetery.
The singing was by a male quartet composed of H. D. Peck[?] J. H. Todd, H. H. Nordyke and J. S. Honeyman. The pallbearers were all nephews of Mrs. Wood and were Ray Enarson and [?] Brownlee of Villisca, Dean Brownlee of Clarinda, Albert Lar[?] of near Bethesda, Roy Royer of Hepburn and Lowell Schantz of Shenandoah.
Came for Funeral
The relatives who came from a distance were: J. W. Brownlee, Denver, Colo.; J. F. Brownlee, Yuma, Colo.; Mrs. Frank S. Omer, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Jennie Brownlee, Clarinda; Mrs. Robert Asher and daughter, Vir Jean, Ravenna, Neb.; Mrs. C. E. Cagley and two daughters, Mason City, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Wood and Mrs. Nettie Wood, Monmouth, Ill.; Mrs. Lucille Beauchamp,, De Moines, Iowa; Donald S. McCune, Ft. Des Moines, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Brownlee, Clarinda; Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Schantz and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Graham and Gertrude, Shenandoah; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Graham and Dale Graham, Hepburn.
Other who came from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. John Swanson, Frank McNeil, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Whitehill, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mc[?] and family, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Schantz, all of Clarinda; Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Schantz, Red Oak; and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. [?]ver, Atlantic, Iowa.

[WOOD, JAMES WALLACE, 1865 – 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 3, 1896
BETHESDA – At a quarter past one o'clock Saturday morning the relentless reaper of death visited the home of our neighbor James Woods and in spite of human aid the soul passed peacefully away, leaving a wife, daughter, parents, sister and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The deceased was born in Kirkwood, Ill., in 1865, united with the United Presbyterian church at 18 years of age and ever since has been a leader in his church and young people's society. He was married in 1894 to Cassie Brownlee who has but the memory of a loving husband. The funeral was held at North Page Sabbath, Nov. 1, conducted by Revs. Brockett and Dodds. A very large crowd followed the remains to the home cemetery for interment. The only sister, Mrs. Jennie Brownlee, was unable to reach here from her home in Missouri.
[Note: The last name on his headstone is Wood.]

[WOOD, NORA WALLACE]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, October 10, 1968
Nora Wood Buried At North Page
Funeral services for Miss Nora Wood were held on Monday, Oct 7, 1968 at 2 p m from the Presbyterian Church, with the Rev Nadim E Saikaly officiating. The organist was Mrs Mabel Dunn. Flower bearers were Mila Spargur, Virginia Stewart and Vivian Weaver. Ushers were Walter Gourley and Kenneth Kernen. Casket bearers include Tom Enarson, William Marsh, Tim Marsh, Wade Scholey, Earl Marsh and Orville Marsh. Interment was in North Page Cemetery with Wolfe Funeral Home in charge.
Obituary – Nora W Wood was born to James Wallace and Edith Catherine Brownlee Wood on July 22, 1896 in Page County, Iowa.
Nora was preceded in death by her father on October 31, 1896 and her mother in June 1936.
She graduated from Villisca High School in 1914 and worked for Dr J Clark Cooper for 41 years.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Villisca, and served as it financial secretary and on the Stewardship Committee for the last three years.
She lived in Villisca most of her life and passed away at Murphy Hospital of Red Oak on Oct 3, 1968 after a very brief illness.
Nora is survived by her uncle and his wife, Mr and Mrs Frank Brownlee of Yuma, Arizona (the brother of Nora's mother), several cousins and other relatives, and many friends who will miss and remember her dearly.