[AMICK, THOMAS B.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 25, 1896
COIN - T. [homas] B. Amick died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock, from a tumorous growth in his stomach, which prevented digestion. Mr. Amick has been a long sufferer and while his death was expected it was a shock to all. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn his loss, besides many other relatives and friends. He was buried Monday and the services were held at the United Presbyterian church. Rev. Gray officiated.

[AMICK, THOMAS B.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 22, 1896
T. [homas] B. Amick, who lives northeast of Coin, died Sunday morning of a stomach trouble. The funeral services will be held in the U. P. church at Coin today, conducted by Rev. W. R. Gray. Deceased leaves a wife, son and daughter to mourn his loss.

[ASH, SAMUEL]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 17, 1896
Mr. Samuel Ash, of Creston, a young man about 22 years of age, who had been employed for some time past on the "Q" work train between here and Coin, started home Saturday night on the north freight and when near Villisca he fell from the cars and was badly crushed between the wheels. Being missed by his companions at Villisca, a search was made, and his crushed remains found and properly cared for and taken to his aged and heartbroken mother at Creston.

[AYLSWORTH, ANNA LAURA]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 11, 1896
HEPBURN – The little babe of Harry Aylesworth died last Saturday and was buried on Sunday at Shambaugh. Again this home is made sad. But a short time ago the mother was taken and now the six months old babe. The family have the sympathy of their friends.

[AYLSWORTH, SARAH E. WRAY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 14, 1896
HEPBURN – On Monday death entered the home of H. W. Aylesworth and deprived the family of its mother, Mrs. Sarah Ray Aylsworth. The deceased had long been a sufferer from that dreadful disease, consumption, yet her death occurred somewhat suddenly. Mrs. Aylesworth was born near Shambaugh in this county and at the time of her death was about 36 years of age. About 17 years ago she married Harry W. Aylesworth who, with four children, now survive her and mourn her loss. Mrs. Aylsworth was a most exemplary Christian of the Mennonite persuasion. She lived for the good she could do. She was one of the sweet singers in Israel and there was music in her ordinary conversation. Truly, hers was a most lovely character, whom to know was to love. The remains were interred in the Shambaugh cemetery, Tuesday.
[Note: Her married name is spelled Aylsworth on her tombstone.]

[AYLSWORTH, SARAH E. WRAY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 14, 1896
Mrs. Harry Aylesworth died Monday at 11 o'clock at her home near the Cagley church. The remains were brought to Shambaugh Tuesday and the funeral was held in the lower church. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Miller. The pall bearers were B. Bolen, Jess Wallick, Ed Brown, James Wray. The remains were laid to rest in the Davis cemetery. The family have our heartfelt sympathy.

[AYLSWORTH, SARAH E. WRAY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 14, 1896
Died – Mrs. Sarah Ailsworth, wife of Harry Ailsworth, departed this life Monday noon, aged 35 years, 11 months and 8 days. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at Shambaugh. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Miller. She leaves to mourn her loss, a daughter, Miss Lulu, aged 16, two little boys aged 8 and 10, a little babe past 4 months old and a husband. This has cast a gloom of sorrow over our community that will never be forgotten. Mrs. Ailsworth had a host of friends. She was a kind and loving mother, a true Christian of the purest type and had been a member of the Mennonite church for eight years of which she was a faithful worker. This family have the sympathy of all who know them. Especially can we sympathize with Lulu, for the most of the household duties will rest upon her. The father who now is their whole stay, will have the heartfelt sympathy of all.

[BERRY, BENONA'S INFANT, - 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 13, 1896
SHAMBAUGH – Died, Sunday, a little child of Mr. and Mrs. Benona Berry. The burial was Monday.

[BURT, GEORGE H.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 18, 1896
Charley Ellison received word Wednesday of last week that his brother living at Eddysville had died and he took the train at once to be present at the funeral.

[CLARK, HIRAM C., 1830 – 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 8, 1896
Mrs. J. [oseph] W. [estbrook] Fisher received a telegram this morning announcing the death of her brother, Judge Hiram C. Clark of Newton, Sussex Co., New Jersey.

[CLARK, HIRAM C., 1830 – 1896]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 10, 1896
Mrs. J. [oseph] W. [estbrook] Fisher received the sad intelligence of the sudden death of her brother, Tuesday, at his home in Newton, N. J

[CLIPSON, CHARLIE, 1888 - 1896]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 12, 1896
Charley Clipson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. [ohn] C. [larence] Clipson, died from diptheria Sunday evening, Nov. 8, 1896, at 11 o'clock, at their home in southwest Clarinda, aged eight years, nine months and three days. He had been sick but a few days. He was a bright boy and his untimely death is mourned by all. The family have the sympathy of all.

[CLIPSON, CHARLIE, 1888 - 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 13, 1896
In Memoriam.
Charlie Clipson, son of J. [ohn] C. [larence] and Maggie Clipson, was taken sick a week ago last Sunday and continued to grow worse until last Sunday at 11 p. m. when "God's finger touched him and he slept." That disease, diptheria, had marked him for its own and no human power could stay its work. Charley was a boy of unusual promise and had his life been lengthened out the years to be would have been bettered by his having been. When a great grief like this chains us to the dust we cannot help questioning why these little lives must pass away and yet there comes to the writer tonight, the words of the little boy who has just gone. When two weeks ago I told him that my own little Charlie was dangerously sick, he replied, "It will be all right. God knows the best." A sublime philosophy, which shall endure when suns and stars expire in endless night. It took me 35 years to learn this lesson that this 8 year old boy so well knew. "It will be all right," aye, it is, forever and forever. [Poem not transcribed.] H.

[COOK, BARNEY'S WIFE, - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 11, 1896
Mrs. Barney Cook (colored) living southwest of town, died this morning at three o'clock. She was aged about sixty years. Funeral tomorrow at 2 p. m. at the home.

[COOK, BARNEY'S WIFE, - 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 14, 1896
Died: Mrs. Barney Cook died at her home three miles west of Shambaugh Monday night at 2 o'clock. The funeral was held at her home Wednesday, at 2 o'clock. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Dill of the Covenanter church. She was laid to rest in the Covenanter cemetery.

[COOK, BARNEY'S WIFE, - 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 14, 1896
SHAMBAUGH – Aaron Cook of Omaha came in to attend his mother's funeral. He will remain a few days with his father.

[COOK, BARNEY'S WIFE, - 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 21, 1896
SHAMBAUGH – Aaron Cook of Oklahoma who was here to attend his mother's funeral called on his many friends in Shambaugh Friday.

[COON, HAROLD JAMES]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, December 15, 1896
Last Saturday night, about half-past eleven o'clock, Herold James, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Coon died after a prolonged and severe suffering from an attack of whooping cough. The little one was two months and six days old, and was an unusually strong and vigorous child, but the disease was severe from the first and all that could be done failed to relieve it. The funeral services were held at the home yesterday at 10:30 o'clock, conducted by Dr. T. C. Smith. The discourse was full of sympathy and consolation and was very helpful to the bereaved parents. The floral decorations were profuse and beautiful, and the attendance of sympathizing friends was unusually large for such an occasion. The little one made but a short stay in the home, but it was long enough to win not only the love of parents but that of all who saw it, for it was an unusually sweet and bright child. The parents desire to express their earnest thanks to the many kind friends who assisted them in the hours of their affliction and sorrow.

[COON, HAROLD JAMES]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 17, 1896
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coon were called to mourn the death of their infant son, Harrold, aged 3 months, Sunday, Dec. 13, 1896, from whooping cough. The funeral took place Monday, conducted by Rev. Smith and their darling laid to rest in the city cemetery.

[COON, HAROLD JAMES]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 18, 1896
Herald James, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Coon, died in this city last Saturday night of whooping cough, age 2 months and 6 days. The funeral was held Monday forenoon from the home, conducted by Rev. T. C. Smith. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of the community.

[DENEKE, LEWIS' INFANT, - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 5, 1896
YORKTOWN – Mr. And Mrs. Lewis Deneke, on the old Harington farm, was called to mourn the death of their little infant daughter last Saturday morning. They have the sympathy of the community.

[DOWELL, J. W., - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 11, 1896
COIN – J. W. Dowell, formerly of this place, died at Arnica, Mo., last week. S. F. and P. F. Dowell went down to the funeral.

[DUNN, FRANKLIN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 20, 1896
MORSMAN – On last Thursday evening our community was shocked when the sad news spread that little Franklin Dunn was dead. He was in the bloom of health at noon, ate a hearty dinner and at seven o'clock he was cold in death. He was a little more than a year old and was a bright and beautiful child. His death was caused by the bursting of a blood vessel near the brain. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn have the sympathy of all. This little one is all they had and it seems very hard as this is two little boys they have been called upon to give in death.

[DUNN, FRANKLIN]  [FISHELL, ALFRED LEWIS "FREDDIE"]  [MCCURDY, GUY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 20, 1896
MORSMAN VALLEY – Our community has been called to mourn the loss of three sweet children within four weeks. Little Guy McCurdy, Franklin Dunn and Freddie Fischell. One thing about their deaths that is comforting and that is, they were all ready to go. They were all buried in the Shearer graveyard.

[DUNN, SARAH ALICE MITCHELTREE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 8, 1896
HAWLEYVILLE – "In the midst of life, we are in death," was verified by the very sudden demise of one of our community last Friday. While in the act of eating a piece of melon Mrs. Wm. Dunn was instantly killed by lightning. She was standing about two feet from her door when the summons came which called her hence. She was in good health and very happy in an anticipated visit to friends which she was fully prepared and expecting to take this week. But the all-seeing Father had mapped out for her another journey, for which we believe she was just as well prepared as for the expected one and one upon which she was willing to enter at His divine call. Mrs. Dunn was a consistent and earnest Christian woman, one of a kindly heart, ever ready to lend a helping hand in times of distress, a woman who will be greatly missed in this community as well as at her own fireside. We extend to the bereft husband our deep sympathy and to the dear boy who has been bereft of that best of gifts, a loving mother's care, our heartfelt love. May the hand which has impoverished him in this regard, guide and guard his tender young life into a pure, true Christian manhood such as his mother would wish for him. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church Sunday last, the sermon being preached by the Rev. Myers. A large concourse of friends followed the remains to their last resting place. We know not how soon the summons may come to us and another home will be made in Gods Acre. Let us therefor be ready for our call, even at this moment.

[DUNN, SARAH ALICE MITCHELTREE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 8, 1896
Killed By Lightning. Mrs. Wm. Dunn Receives A Fatal Shock on Friday.
Sarah Alice, wife of Wm. Dunn, who lives north of New Market, was instantly killed by a stroke of lightning last Friday afternoon at 2:30. She was standing under a Silver Maple leaf out in the yard and was eating a watermelon when the flash came. It struck the tree and jumped from it to the left side of her face, a tin can which was hanging from the tree acting as a conductor. The lightning ran down her body and tore the shoes which she was wearing, from there through the walk to the ground. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. Jacob Hurst of this city and her son was stopping with Mrs. Dunn. He ran to Mr. Webb, a neighbor, and they succeeded in putting out the blaze, her clothes having caught fire and the body burned some. Mrs. Dunn was 41 years of age, a good Christian lady, and loved and respected by all who knew her. She leaves a loving husband and a little son to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held at the late residence Sunday, the services being conducted by Rev. M. D. Myers. Interment was at Hawleyville cemetery.

[DUNN, SARAH ALICE MITCHELTREE]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, September 10, 1896
--Mrs. Sarah Dunn, wife of Wm. Dunn, was struck by lightning Friday afternoon and instantly killed. She was standing near the house under a tree which was struck also, the current passing from the tree into her body. She was the wife of Wm. Dunn, well known in this vicinity, whose farm is 3 miles northeast of Hawleyville. Her maiden name was Mitchelltree [Mitcheltree] and she was about 41 years old. She leaves one child, a boy about 7 years old. No one in that neighborhood held a higher place in the esteem of her friends and acquaintance nor will be more missed. For the past 10 years she was a faithful member of the M. E. church. The funeral, which was largely attended, was conducted on Sunday by Rev. Myers of Bingham and interment was made in Hawleyville cemetery.

[DUNN, SARAH ALICE MITCHELTREE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 11, 1896
HAWLEYVILLE – Mrs. William Dunn who lived about three miles east of here, was struck by lightning last Friday and killed instantly. She was well known and liked. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church last Sunday.

[EWING, WALTER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 27, 1896
Walter Ewing, who until recently lived on his farm three miles northeast of Hawleyville, in Taylor county, died Sunday morning at 6 o'clock, in the Third Ward. He has been sick since last March and recently moved to Clarinda in order to be near the doctor's care. An enlargement of the liver is supposed to be the cause of his death. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. F. St. Clair today and interment was made in Hawleyville cemetery. The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.

[EWING, WALTER]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 29, 1896
Walter Ewing died Sunday at the home of P. G. Congdon in east Clarinda, after a long and painful illness, aged about 45 years. The funeral took place Tuesday at the M. E. church in Hawleyville, conducted by Rev. St. Clair of this city.

[EWING, WALTER]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 5, 1896
Walter Ewing died Sunday morning, Oct. 25th, 1896, in East Clarinda, of liver trouble. He was removed from his home near Hawleyville about two weeks ago so he could have the best of medical aid. He suffered for nine weeks and had been poorly all summer. He was born Dec. 25, 1852, in Westmoreland county, Pa. He moved with his parents to Kankakee county, Ill., where he resided for many years and was married to Melissa J. Vandaveer in 1872. Two children were born to them, Elmer and Roy. He removed with his family to Hawleyville, Ia. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. The funeral was conducted by Rev. St. Clair at Hawleyville.
[Note: The birth year on his headstone is 1853.]

[FISHER, HELEN ISABELL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 18, 1896
Death of a Child.
Helen, age 2 ½ years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fisher, died this morning of cholera infantum, one mile south of Hawleyville.

[FISHER, HELEN ISABELL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 18, 1896
Died. – Hellen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fisher of East River township, died this morning of typhoid fever, aged three years. Deceased was an exceptionally bright child and the parents have the heartfelt symphony of all in their great bereavement. Funeral services will be held at their residence tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment at Clarinda cemetery.

[FISHER, HELEN ISABELL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 22, 1896
HAWLEYVILLE – Helen Isabell fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. P. Fisher, died at their home near Hawleyville, Iowa, Sept. 18, 1896. Aged 2 years, 7 months and 11 days. [Poem not transcribed.]

[FISHER, HELEN ISABELL]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 24, 1896
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Fisher, living over near Hawleyville, were called to mourn the death of their daughter, Helen Isabella Fisher, Friday, Sept. 18, 1896, aged 2 years, 7 months and 11 days. She had been sick but a short time but all efforts to restore her to health failed and death claimed her for its own. The parents have the sympathy of all. The funeral occurred Saturday at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Sparks of New Market and the remains interred in the cemetery north of this city.
[Note: The middle name is spelled Isabell on her headstone.]

[GOUDY, BESSSIE, - 1896]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 12, 1896
Miss Bessie Goudy, daughter of Mr. Beatty Goudy, died at his home in south Clarinda Saturday night, Nov. 7, 1876 [1896] from diptheria, after only a few days illness. Bessie was a bright and amiable little girl, loved by all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed among her circle of young friends.

[GOUDY, BESSSIE, - 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 13, 1896
Bessie Goudy, a young daughter of Mr. Beatty Goudy, died last Saturday night in this city of diphtheria and was buried Sunday. The afflicted parent has another child ill with the same disease.

[GRASTY, FRANK S.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 16, 1896
The Kansas City Star reports the recent death in Kansas City of Frank S. Grasty, formerly a reporter on the Shenandoah World, a gentleman who was known by a number of Clarindians and who had many acquaintances in Page county. He was capable of good and brilliant newspaper writing. On The World he did considerable work in the sensational line, which made him popular with some and the reverse with others. The Journal found him pleasant and courteous to meet and we regret to learn of his demise.

[GRAVES, JENNIE, - 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 4, 1896
BRADDYVILLE – John Graves' little girl, age 8 years, was killed in a runaway, Aug. 28. The team Mr. Graves was driving became frightened at some horses running up behind them. Mr. Graves, his little boy, and little Jennie were on the wagon with a load of pole wood. The team ran at a fearful rate and struck a post, threw Mr. Graves off and bruised him considerable. The little boy jumped off, but the little girl got fastened in the poles and was beaten so badly that she died in a short time. The bereaved parents and friends have the sympathy of all.

[GRIFFIN, WINFRED "FRED" 1865 - 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 14, 1896
NORTHBORO – Our friend, Fred Griffin, died last Friday morning and was buried in the Locust Grove cemetery, Saturday afternoon. Poor Fred has been a hopeless cripple ever since he was a small boy. He bore his suffering patiently and passed away peacefully. The sorrowing friends have the sympathy of the community.

[GRIFFIN, WINFRED "FRED" 1865 - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 25, 1896
NORTHBORO – Winfred Griffin died at Northboro, Aug. 6th, of heart failure. The interment took place at Locust Grove cemetery. Aged 30 years.

[HARVISON, WALTER MATHEW]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, December 8, 1896
The funeral of Walter Harvison took place this morning at 10 o'clock from the home of his mother, Mrs. M. Harvison, the services being conducted by Rev. Gray of Coin and interment in Clarinda cemetery. Deceased was a brakeman on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and was killed at Norman, Oklahoma on last Friday. Walter was standing by the rail and expected to jump on the tender of the engine as it passed but his foot slipped and he fell, the engine passing over the right side of his body from the foot to the head. Of course he was killed instantly. Deceased was 28 years of age, loved and respected by all his acquaintances. The aged mother and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their great bereavement.

[HARVISON, WALTER MATTHEW]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 10, 1896
W. P. Bolen accompanied the remains of his cousin, Walter Harvison from Oklahoma to this city Monday. They were both in the employ of the same railroad company but running on different trains.

[HARVISON, WALTER MATTHEW]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 10, 1896
John Harvison, of Leavenworth, Kas., was called to this city first of the week to attend the funeral of his brother, Walter Harvison, who was killed by the cars in Oklahoma Friday.
Mrs. Maria White, of Arkansas City, Ark., was called to this city Monday to attend the funeral of her nephew, Walter Harvison.

[HARVISON, WALTER MATTHEW]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 11, 1896
Walter Harvison, a young man well and favorably known in Clarinda, formerly a resident of this city, lost his life last Friday at Norman, O. T. He was engaged in railroad work, switching, his foot getting caught in the frog, so that the locomotive ran over him, causing instant death. The remains arrived here Monday night. The funeral was held Tuesday morning conducted by Reverends W. R. Gray of Coin and J. W. Dill of this city. The deceased was 28 years of age, a good, Christian young man, and a member of the United Presbyterian church. His wife died last year, and their little daughter also preceded him to the grave. There was widespread sorrow here over the fatal accident.

[HARVISON, WALTER MATTHEW]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 11, 1896
Mathew Walter Harvison was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18, 1868; died Dec. 4, 1896.
In the spring of 1871, the family moved to Logan county Ohio and in December of the same year removed to Page county, Ia., where Walter grew to manhood.
In March of '91 he went to Slater, Mo., as an employee of the Chicago and Alton railroad company, remaining in that position until the autumn of '94 when he returned to Clarinda which has since been his home until within the last three months.
In November '93 he was married to Miss Lillie O'Brien of Moberly, Mo. In less than two years the death angel severed this tie, taking the young wife to her long home, leaving an infant daughter two weeks old. And although little Margaret was most tenderly cared for by her loving grandmother, the heavenly Father saw she was too fair a flower for this world and she, too, was taken home, leaving the young husband and father to mourn—only a few months at most—for he now lies cold and silent in death, stricken without a moment's warning in the full vigor of health and buoyancy of manhood, leaving a widowed mother, two sisters, four brothers and a host of friends to mourn his untimely death.
The particulars of this sad event in God's providence are briefly told. In attempting to climb upon the tender of the locomotive his foot caught between the rails at the switch, throwing him beneath the engine as it was backing, causing instant death.
Walter was a Christian, so those who grieve for him do not mourn as they who have no hope. He united with the United Presbyterian church of Clarinda, Ia., in 1889, of which he had since been a consistent member. He was also a faithful member of the Young Peoples' Christian Union and has been much missed since going from our midst.
He was a young man of uprightness and integrity, highly respected by all who knew him and his sudden death has cast a gloom over the whole community—a solemn warning for all to heed the Savior's words, "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh."
A comforting but impressive funeral service was conducted by Rev. Gray, of Coin, assisted by Rev. Dill of this city. The basis of the discourse were the words of Solomon, "But righteousness delivereth from death."
The psalms of David, so full of consolation to the sorrowing ones, were touchingly rendered by Mr. and Mrs. McCutchan, Miss Crooks and Mr. McElhinney.
A brother of the deceased, Mr. Harvison of Lansing, Kas., a cousin, Mr. W. P. Bolten and an aunt, Mrs. Maria White, both Arkansas City, were the only relatives from abroad who succeeded in reaching here to give comfort and sympathy by their presence to the bereaved family who are bearing their deep affliction with Christian fortitude, trusting in Him who said, "What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter." The funeral decorations were prepared by the Y. P. C. U. of which the deceased was a member. The decorations were beautiful and appropriate.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Clarinda Herald, December 15, 1896 and the Page County Democrat, December 10, 1896.]

[HAWKER, JOHN, - 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 6, 1896
SHAMBAUGH – Died, Tuesday night, John Hawker, near Siam, of heart disease. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn his loss.

[HEBBERT, JAMES F.]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 17, 1896
Uncle Wm. Cunning was called to East River township last week by the sickness and death of his grandson, Jas. Hebbert.
Mrs. Mary Hebbert desires to return thanks to kind friends who rendered her valuable service and sympathy during the sickness and death of her son, Jas. F. Hebbert, at her home in East River township.

[HEBBERT, JAMES F.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 20, 1896

James Hebbert died of consumption, the 7th inst., at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Hebbert, three miles southeast of this city, in the 22d year of his age. He was an excellent young man. The funeral services were conducted by C. W. Bisbee. The burial was at Memory.

[HEBBERT, JAMES F.]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 17, 1896
Died, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Hebbert, three miles southeast of Clarinda, James Hebbert, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 1896, at 12 p. m. of consumption, aged 21 years and 5 months. Deceased was the beloved and only son of Mrs. Mary Hebbert. He was kind and dutiful and her only support. He was a member of the Christian church. Not only is his mother's loss great but that of the entire neighborhood, for he had many kind friends. The funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Bro. C. W. Bisby. He was buried at the Memory graveyard and a large concourse of friends and neighbors followed the remains to their last resting place.

[HENSHAW, CYNTHIA HARCROW]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, December 1, 1896
Mrs. Cynthia Henshaw, mother of O. [scar] F. [reeman] and Ed Henshaw, of this city, and Mrs. L. A. Yourtree, of Des Moines, died this morning at the home of O. F. Henshaw. Deceased was 89 years, 10 months and 23 days of age. The interment will be at North Grove cemetery Wednesday. The relatives have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

[HENSHAW, CYNTHIA HARCROW]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 4, 1896
Cynthia Henshaw was born in Western New York Jan. 7, 1807 and died in Clarinda, Iowa, Nov. 30, 1896, aged 89 years, 10 months and 26 days. In her early Christian life, she was a member of the Presbyterian church in the town of Aurora, New York. She was married to John B. [race] Henshaw in the year 1825, who died in 1875. A family of ten children were born to them of which three survive her, one daughter and two sons, Oscar F.[reeman] of Clarinda, Iowa and Mrs. L. A. Yourter and Edwin Henshaw of Des Moines, Iowa. In 1856 the family moved to Taylor county, Iowa. In the organization of the Congregational church at Hawleyville in 1860, she and her husband joined that church and later, after the death of her husband, came to Clarinda, Iowa and lived with her son Edwin for about nine years. During that time, she was a member of the M. E. church at this place and has always lived a consistent Christian. Her thought and effort ever was to do all the good she could to those with whom she was associated. She afterward went to Des Moines, Iowa and made her home for nearly seven years with her daughter Mrs. Yourter. A few months previous to her death she lived with her son Oscar in Clarinda, Iowa.

[HENSHAW, CYNTHIA HARCROW]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 4, 1896
Mrs. Cynthia Henshaw died in this city, at the Henshaw House, at 7:45 p. m., Monday, the 30th ult., in the 90th year of her age. She had been in feeble health for about one year. The deceased was the mother of O. [scar] F. [reeman] Henshaw, of the Henshaw House, this city, and of Edwin Henshaw and Mrs. Laura A. Yourtee of Des Moines, these three surviving out of a family of ten children. The late Mrs. Henshaw was born in western New York, Jan. 7, 1807, and was married in that state to John B.[race] Henshaw. The family moved to Taylor county, Ia., in 1856. The husband and father died there in 1875. Mrs. Henshaw afterwards resided in Clarinda and later in Des Moines, returning here about one year ago. She was a noble woman, a consistent Christian from early life. She was first a member of the Presbyterian church in New York, then a Congregationalist at Hawleyville and later a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Clarinda. The funeral was held Wednesday at 8:30 a. m. from the Henshaw House, conducted by Rev. J. F. St. Clair of the Methodist Episcopal church and Rev. Mr. Phillips of the Free Methodist church. The burial was at the North Grove church, Valley township, beside her husband and those of the deceased children not buried in New York.

[HENSHAW, EDWIN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 13, 1923
Edwin Henshaw – A former resident of Clarinda and one who had considerable to do with the city's early history, Edwin Henshaw, died at his home in Des Moines Wednesday evening.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 from the home of Mrs. G. A. Boyer with interment in the Clarinda cemetery. Dr. A. T. Bishop will officiate.

[HENSHAW, EDWIN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, December 17, 1923
Early Settler Brought to Clarinda for Burial
The remains of an early resident of this country, Edwin Henshaw, were brought to Clarinda Friday afternoon, for burial beside the graves of his wife and of his daughter, Helen. Services were conducted by the Methodist minister, Rev. Alfred T. Bishop, at the home of Mrs. G. A. Boyer, shortly after arrival of the train, interment being then had in Clarinda cemetery.
Edwin Henshaw saw the beginning of Clarinda, his home having been near Hawleyville at the time Clarinda was just starting to be a village. He helped build the town in those early days, forming a partnership with Warren Hulbert in the carpenter and house building business. Many of the finest residences of those days were the work of his hands and the buildings still stand. He was born Feb. 26, 1840 in West Falls, N. Y., his father's name being John B. [race] Henshaw. Mr. Henshaw has been away from Clarinda for perhaps fifteen years, his home at time of passing away being 154 W. 4th Street, Des Moines. A couple of years ago his wife passed away and was brought to Clarinda for interment, since which time Miss Lottie Granger has been housekeeper in the home and it was she who brought the remains to the home town for the final obsequies. Miss Granger was the former superintendent of schools in Page County and has promised to contribute a sketch of the life of Mr. Henshaw to be read by his former friends and to serve as an historical contribution toward the early history of this community.

[HEPBURN, FRANCIS HANSON "FRANK"]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 15, 1896
Frank Hepburn Dead.
Yesterday about six o'clock in the evening, a dispatch was received from the Master Mechanic of the "Frisco" line at Springfield, Mo., stating that Frank Hepburn was shot at Chester, Arkansas, but no particulars were given. Col. Hepburn was at Albia yesterday and was notified of the sad news. He came to Creston on the night train, where he met Postmaster Chamberlain. While they were there a dispatch came stating that Frank died about 8 o'clock. The Colonel started on the early train from Creston and if the connections are made, he will be in Springfield this afternoon. Frank has been on the "Frisco" line about six months. Postmaster Chamberlain received a dispatch about ten o'clock today from the postmaster at Chester, stating that Frank was shot in the side, a little above the groin and died at 8:30 last evening. Mrs. Hepburn has been in Iowa City for some time with her aged father, but she will be here tomorrow. It is likely Col. Hepburn will return tomorrow evening or Thursday morning with the remains but at this time no particulars can be given as to the arrangements for the funeral. The sad affliction comes with great force upon the family and they have the profound sympathy of this community and the country at large.

[HEPBURN, FRANCIS HANSON "FRANK"]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 18, 1896
Frank Hepburn – In our Tuesday's issue we mentioned the fact that Frank Hepburn had died Monday evening from a wound received but could give no particulars. We are now prepared to give the full details of this awfully sad ending of a young man's life. Frank was a locomotive engineer and was employed on the "Frisco" line and his run was on the division between Springfield, Mo. and Chester, Ark. Chester is only a small town but being the end of a division, is quite a railroad point. The depot at this place is used as a boarding house for the train men and Frank had a room in it. He had been there about two months and through his genial and accommodating ways had made many friends. On Monday afternoon a number of train men were sitting around the depot in the shade talking and putting in the time as best they could until their time to go out should come. There was a fellow by the name of Simms, a saloon keeper, gambler and all round tough, lying on the platform asleep when a fireman came along and in spirit of fun pulled off one of Simms' shoes and set it down by Frank. It was a low-cut shoe or sort of slipper and was tied with a string. Frank had a small pocketknife in his hand and in the same spirit of fun he cut the string. Simms waked just in time to see the string cut and being under the influence of liquor he did not accept it as fun but became very angry. The first strike he made was with his pocketknife and he cut Frank's vest open directly over his heart. Frank tried to pacify the angry man by assuring him that it was only done in a joke and remarked that times are too hard to have one's clothes cut up in this way. But the fellow would not listen to the explanation and swore he would cut Frank's heart out and made another vicious cut with his knife, this time making quite a gash in Frank's side just below the heart. Frank saw that the fellow was in earnest and meant to do him harm, so clinched with him and took the knife away from him. The marshal was present and did all he could to quiet the fellow, but he was too angry to listen to reason. He swore vengeance and notified Frank to get ready to fight for he was going after his gun and would shoot him on sight. Frank was disposed to regard his threats very lightly, but his friends who knew the fellow, told him to be very careful for Simms had the reputation of being a hard character and was likely to carry out his threat. Acting on the suggestion Frank went to his room and secured his shooter. In a short time, Simms, who had gone across the street to a saloon, came out with a revolver in his hand and started toward Frank and just as he came to the edge of the platform, he fired the first shot. The ball struck Frank in the side just above the groin, penetrated his bowels and lodged against the spine. It was a fatal shot and if no more had been fired, Frank could not have lived, but the demon kept on firing and put two more bullets in his victim's body. Frank fired three shots from his revolver but did not hit his assailant, in fact he was a dead man from the time the first shot struck him, and it was only by the power of his great nerve force that he stood up and fired the shots. He did not speak a word or utter a sound after the ball hit him and was totally unconscious until he breathed his last about two hours later.
Frank's railroad comrades, to whom he had endeared himself, did all that could be done for him and sent to VanBuren for an undertaker and casket, had the body embalmed and a committee started with it to bring it to Clarinda. Col. Hepburn met them at Springfield and brought the body home, arriving here Wednesday evening.
The funeral services were held at the family home at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. F. St. Clair, who was assisted by Rev. T. C. Smith. The text used by Rev. St. Clair was: "Watch, therefore, for ye know not the day," and the remarks were appropriate to the solemn and sad occasion. The music was furnished by a male quartette consisting of A. F. Galloway, H. R. Spry, Lutie Vance and J. D. Keener and was very touching and beautiful. A very large company was present, and the sincere sympathy that prevailed was manifest in all the faces.
Col. and Mrs. Hepburn have received a great many letters and telegrams expressing the sympathy that stirred the hearts of their friends all over the United States. It is indeed a sad and heart-breaking experience through which the family has been compelled to pass and if ever in this life sympathetic expressions are needed it is when such a sorrow as this comes upon a home.

[HEPBURN, FRANCIS HANSON "FRANK"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 18, 1896
F. H. Hepburn Killed. A son of Congressman Hepburn Killed in Arkansas. He Is Shot by an Ex-Saloon Keeper Angered Over a Trifling Matter, Done in a Spirit of Joking—A Brutal Murder—Remains Brought to Clarinda.
The family of Colonel W. P. Hepburn of this city have been called upon to mourn the unfortunate death of a son and brother. Frank H. [anson]Hepburn, formerly a resident of Clarinda, was brutally killed Monday at Chester, Ark., where he was in the employ of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad as an assistant locomotive engineer.
It appears from the most reliable information obtainable that Frank with other trainmen were at Chester, at the railroad depot, where there happened to be an ex-saloon keeper, a gambler and tough, asleep in a state of drunkenness. In a spirit of joking, a fireman pulled off one of Sims' shoes and as he removed it, Frank, also as a joke, cut the shoestrings. When Sims awoke, he was very angry over what had been done and struck at Frank with a knife, cutting his vest about two inches below the heart. To this Frank asked him to be careful and not cut a man's clothes these hard times. Sims then cut Frank in the lower part of the body and left him, threatening to kill him on sight. Frank then got his revolver, it appears, to defend himself with, but as The Journal learns the particulars, was too much overcome to protect himself. Sims, returning with his revolver, pointed at the latter and fired three shots at him, the fatal ball taking effect in the right groin, from which wound Frank soon died.
Colonel Hepburn, father of the dead man, on receipt of a telegram informing him of the death, telegraphed from where he was, campaigning, to Chester, to have the remains embalmed and placed in a casket and immediately started to accompany the remains to Clarinda.
The railroad men say that the murder was willful and malicious, without cause, and speak in the highest terms of the deceased.
Frank was born Jan. 26, 1858, at Marshalltown, this state, and resided in Clarinda for a time, but had not lived here for 14 or 15 years. He was a man of much intelligence, had been admitted to the bar and practiced law at Tarkio, Mo., since which time he had become an engineer and had worked in that capacity on the Burlington and Missouri River road in Nebraska and on the Northern Pacific. He went to the employ of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad a few months ago.
The funeral was held from the family residence of Colonel Hepburn yesterday afternoon, many friends attending. The services were conducted by Rev. J. F. St. Clair, assisted by Rev. T. C. Smith, D. D. Relatives present were the father and mother; sisters, Mrs. W. F. Thummel of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. R. H. Chamberlain and husband, of this city; the deceased man's son, Harry, age about 15 years, whose mother died about two years ago and the colonel's sister, Miss Fannie Hepburn.
The choir was composed of Messrs. A. F. Galloway, John Keener, H. R. Spry and Lute Vance, who sang "Rock of Ages," "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," "The Unseen City," and at the grave, "Some Day We Shall Know."
The pallbearers were Messrs. J. S. Harrington, H. H. Scott, O. H. Park, F. N. Tomlinson, Dr. T. E. Powers and J. L. Brown.
Messrs. H. E. Parslow and W. L. Lundy attended to the management of the funeral.
The burial was in the city cemetery.

[HOLLAND, EDWIN ENOCH]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 3, 1896
Ralph Holland, living near Essex, went to Illinois last week to be with his son, aged six years, that had been living with some relatives in that state since the death of the boy's mother and Mr. Holland sends back the sad news that his son died with lockjaw.

[HOLLAND, HARRIET BAWDEN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Wednesday, September 17, 1890
ESSEX – Mrs. Ralph Holland died suddenly Tuesday. She will be buried today. Rev. Foskett will preach the funeral sermon. This is a very sad death as she leaves six children, one a baby not two weeks old.

[HULL, JOHN DEFOREST "FOREST"]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 6, 1896
Forest Hull, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hull, died at their home in north Clarinda about 12:30 this afternoon. He had been troubled a long time with enlargement of the lymphatic glands of the throat and decided to have an operation performed for the removal. This morning it was undertaken but it appeared to be more than his constitution could endure and he gradually sank until death relieved him. It is a sad, sorrowful affair.

[HULL, JOHN DEFOREST "FOREST"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 7, 1896
One of the unusually sad deaths which now and then occur, took place in this city yesterday. In the morning, John DeForest Hull was walking about the streets, greeting friends and acquaintances. About 12:30 in the afternoon, he was dead. For about four years he had been afflicted with tuberculosis of the glands of the neck. The ailment had reached a state where it was liable to eat into the lungs at any time and without a surgical operation it was believed he could not live another year. Being thus threatened with early death from consumption, he decided to submit to a surgical operation to avoid it. All arrangements were completed for the operation to take place yesterday morning and at about 9:30 at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hull, the three physicians and surgeons chosen for the work, Doctors T. E. Powers, H. L. Cokenower and E. T. Farrens, began the operation. It was performed under the influence of ether and had been concluded with the exception of the dressing, which in five minutes more would have been accomplished and the patient placed in bed. He had partially recovered from the effects of the ether. The disease, however, had weakened his system and he collapsed, dying at about 12:30 of heart failure from the shock of the operation. The physicians managed the operation with great care and skill and tried in every way to resuscitate the patient, but without avail. The bereaved father, with whom the writer talked this morning, says the doctors did everything for his son that could be done, that they did nobly and that nothing more could have been done for him than was performed. In the morning, on the street, he bade some of his friends "Goodby," as he told them what he was going to have done. The deceased was born in Bothwell, Ontario, Canada, December 19, 1868 and was 27 years of age on his last birthday. About three months after his birth, his parents returned to New York, where they had lived previously. Seven years ago, last February, the family came to Clarinda and Forest became a very useful assistant of his father in the furniture and undertaking business. He was a bright, intelligent young man and there is widespread sorrow over his demise. The parents, upon whom the death falls most heavily, have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. He was unmarried. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, from the family residence, conducted by Rev. J. F. St. Clair.

[HULL, JOHN DEFOREST "FOREST"]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 7, 1896
One of the saddest Deaths that has occurred in Clarinda for many years was that of J. DeForrest Hull, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hull, yesterday about noon. Forrest was born in Bothwell, Canada, on December 19, 1868, and would have been 28 years of age had he lived till winter. When a youth of eight years he was vaccinated, and the operation left a small lump on his neck. Erysipelas set in and he has always been troubled with his neck and jaw. A few years ago, it developed into a tuberculous swelling and he was told by his physician that an operation would have to be performed or he would lose his life. Yesterday was the day set and Dr. Powers, assisted by Drs. Cokenower and Farrens and Frank Blair, performed the operation. It was an exceedingly dangerous one, and the patient's heart was unable to stand the strain, so death ensued. The sad news caused a gloom to fall over the town and especially over the businessmen, who had seen him but a few hours before in the strength of young manhood, bidding them goodbye, as though he felt a presentiment that he would not see them again. DeForrest was the only child of the family and his death is a terrible blow to his parents, wo have the deepest sympathy of the entire community. The funeral will take place at the home, Sunday at four p. m., conducted by Rev. Campbell of New Market and Revs. St Clair and Sargent of this city.

[HULL, JOHN DEFOREST "FOREST"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 14, 1896
The funeral of John DeForest Hull, particulars of whose peculiarly sad death, the 6th inst., were published in The Journal of last Friday, was held Sunday at 4 p. m., from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hull. The weather was excessively warm, but despite that a very large number of the friends of the deceased and his parents were present at the obsequies. The funeral was one of the largest attended of any in the history of Clarinda in recent years, the dead young man having a very wide circle of friends. The attendance was from the country as well as town, some from the country coming a distance of 20 miles to pay the tribute of respect to a friend whose early and unexpected death had caused deep sorrow. The occupation of the deceased, that of assistant to his father in the furniture and undertaking business, had brought him in contact with many and his capacity for the careful, quiet, efficient management of undertaking, had established a bond of sympathy between him and many bereaved families, so that his death seemed to such acquaintances a personal loss. The remains were placed in a very fine copper lined casket, covered with steel gray broadcloth. Upon the casket was the inscription "DeForest." The familiar face, viewed for the last time before interment, appeared natural—almost as in life. The room at the home in which the remains lay in the casket was tastefully decorated with choice and beautiful flowers. Lilies, smilax and roses were employed in the decorations. The floral offerings came in great abundance from friends of the family and were rare and appropriate. Among the collection were flowers from Florida. The funeral, a quiet home one, of a private citizen, had about it unostentatiously and appropriately, features befitting a similar solemn affair of state. The friends who thoughtfully rendered so many kindly attentions on this sad occasion touched the hearts of the stricken parents and they speak most feelingly and gratefully of those who sought to soften the blow that came to them in the death of their only child. The officiating ministers at the funeral were Reverends J. F. St. Clair of the Methodist Episcopal and R. C. Sargent of the Christian church, each of whom spoke briefly and appropriately. The choir was composed of Messrs. H. R. Spry, A. F. Galloway, John Keener and Ed Stotler, who sang at the house, "Soon Will the Mists Roll Away," "Peace, Sweet Peace," and the chant, "Bear Him Home." At the grave they sang, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought." The bearers were Messrs. F. J. Tallant, F. K. Miller, C. C. Ridenour, John McKee, W. W. Hill, Henry Annan, E. E. Webster and F. L. Blair. The casket was enclosed in a metallic vault and the grave in the city cemetery was left covered with flowers. The officiating undertaker was A. T. Clement.

[HULL, JOHN DEFOREST "FOREST"]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 14, 1896
DeForrest Hull's Funeral.
The funeral of DeForrest Hull at the home of his parents in north Clarinda last Sunday afternoon was one of the saddest and most touching events that has occurred in Clarinda for years. The picture of the grief-stricken parents, mourning the loss of their only beloved boy, cut down in the prime of young manhood, was one that cannot soon be forgotten by those who were present. By one who has never experienced the loss of a loved member of the family, the feelings of the parents cannot be appreciated; but how much greater still is the sorrow of the father and mother whose whole life is wrapped up in one child, whose whole affection is poured out upon one dear son and who, after he has grown to vigorous and useful manhood, must suddenly see him slip from them, leaving them comfortless, taking the life from the home and the desire for life from the heart. And yet not entirely comfortless and alone. The Great Comforter came to them in their house of deepest agony and whispered soothing words; kind friends flocked to the stricken home to offer a sympathetic hand and a kind word. Many were the expressions of sympathy and condolence from the hosts of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hull. And it were well so, for as they expressed themselves, it seemed as though they could not have lived had it not been for the kindness and sympathy of their friends.
The funeral services were very impressive. Rev. Sargent drew comforting words from the scriptures and Rev. St. Clair gave a short obituary of the deceased. The attendance was very large, and the floral offerings were profuse and exquisite. Beautiful lilies, some of them from as far away as Florida, were placed upon the bier by the friends present. It was impossible for relatives to reach here from the east, where was their former home, but the many kindnesses of the friends here allayed as much as was possible the terrible pain of the stricken parents.
The casket was the most costly ever brought to Clarinda. It was, in fact, of the finest make known to undertakers. Gen. Grant's body lies in one of the same kind—a heavy steel gray, copper lined casket and interred in an air tight box so that it can be removed, if desired, to the family burying grounds on the banks of the picturesque Niagara Falls. The parents had this casket for their boy, the best that money could buy and yet they felt that it was nothing compared with the expressions of love and sympathy tendered them by their friends in their hour of sorrow and they have expressed their sentiments in the following lines:
"To Our Dear Friends.: -- Words cannot express the gratitude we feel to you all for your loving kindness to us in our untold sorrow. May God spare you all from drinking from the same cup.    Mr. and Mrs. John Hull.

[JACKSON, JOHN "JACK," - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 4, 1896
John Jackson (colored), familiarly Known as "Jack," died at his home in east Clarinda yesterday of a stomach trouble. He has long been a resident of Clarinda and as near as he knew about 80 years of age.

[JACKSON, JOHN "JACK," - 1896]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 10, 1896
John Jackson, a venerable old colored man, died Friday morning from an attack of apoplexy, at his home in east Clarinda. Having been born in slavery and kept in bondage until released by the proclamation of President Lincoln which set free over four millions of the colored race, he never had any record of his birth, but has been heard to say frequently that he remembered well "when the stars fell" and heard much familiar reference to President Washington. However, he was an old man when locating here after the war and no one will doubt his extreme old age. He was a true type of the southern negro. He was given a good burial by his friends last Saturday.

[JACKSON, JOHN W., 1849 – 1896]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 13, 1896
John W. Jackson died Sunday morning, Aug. 9, 1896, at his home in east Clarinda, aged 46 years, 7 months and 12 days. For over a year past he had been a great sufferer from Bright's disease of the kidneys and the last few days of his life were attended with great agony until death relieved him of all earthly pain. The funeral took place Tuesday at 10 o'clock a. m., conducted by Rev. F. I. Moody.

[JACKSON, JOHN W., 1849 – 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 14, 1896
John W. Jackson died at 7:30 a. m., Sunday, the 9th inst., at his home in this city. He had been a sufferer from Bright's disease for a long time; helpless for over one year. The deceased was born in 1849, in Ohio, and moved from there to Henry county, Ill., in 1865. In that county, Feb. 17, 1870, he was united in marriage with Nancy Jane Hayden. In 1880 the family moved to Ringgold county, Ia. they came to Clarinda in 1883, where they have since lived. Mr. Jackson leaves a widow and six children—two daughters and four sons, the children being Kittie, Millie—wife of Thomas Cavenaugh—William, a painter, Fred, George and Charles—the latter age 3 years. He was a good man. The funeral was held Tuesday.

[JOHNSON, CHARLES, 1879 – 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, July 14, 1896
Charley Johnson, the sixteen-year-old son of a widow woman in Shenandoah, was drowned in a lake near the river at that place Sunday afternoon. He dove from a high bank into the water and never reappeared alive. It is thought he became entangled in some brush. The body was recovered in about an hour. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Swedish Lutheran church by Rev. Peterson of Essex.

[JOHNSON, JAMES A., - 1896]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 31, 1896
Mr. Jas. A. Johnson 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.

[JOHNSON, JAMES A., - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 22, 1897
Obituary of James Johnson
The subject of this sketch was born in 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 was 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 were born to them, one of which died in childhood, but the others all have 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 he for the first time in his life 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 the 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 [?] 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 house. But as is the experience of 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 of 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. Dodd 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.

[KINNEY, ELIZABETH]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, July 28, 1896
Mrs. Elizabeth Kinney died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Geo. Porterfield near Coin, last Wednesday, aged 24 years. Her illness was of short duration and her death a surprise to her many friends. Her remains were laid to rest in the Shenandoah cemetery.

[LEDEN, CATHARINE "CARRIE" OLSON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 30, 1909
HEPBURN – But one of our homes was visited by the angel of sadness when at about 10:15 a. m., on Friday, Mrs. Katharine Leden, wife of Peter Leden, died at the Leden home in the northwest part of town. Several years ago, she met with an accident from the effects of which she never entirely recovered. During the past year she was confined to her bed continually and suffered much until death came to her relief. Born in Sweden in 1827, she was married to Peter Leden in 1848, came with him to America in 1868, lived in Henry county, Ill., three years and was a resident of Montgomery county, Ia., fifteen years. Since then her home has been in Hepburn. Four children were born to the family during their sixty years of married life, three of whom, with their father, survive her. Two sons, Olof and Hans, live in Hepburn, a daughter, Bertha, in Missouri. At the time of her death Mrs. Leden was 82 years, 2 months and 4 days of age. The funeral services were held at the family home last Sabbath and were conducted by Rev. E. Durant, pastor of the Methodist congregation of this place, assisted by Rev. A. R. Munford. His brief but fitting discourse was based upon Psalms 127:2, "He giveth his beloved sleep." The burial was at the Cagley cemetery.

[LEDEN, PETER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 12, 1914
Peter Leden, the oldest pioneer in Valley township, dropped dead at his home in Hepburn at 12:20 p. m. Monday. He was about to partake of his noon meal, stepped out onto the porch for something and died without warning. His wife died a little more than four years ago, since which time he had lived with his son, Hans. He had been quite feeble for some months before his death but there were few days that he did not do some work in his wagon shop, for he had always been an industrious and frugal man, and a skillful mechanic at either the forge or bench. Born in Sweden, June 25, 1826, he came to America in 1868 and settled in Henry county, Ill. In 1871 he came to Page county, Ia. A little later he moved to Stanton, Montgomery county, but four years later returned to Page county. In 1887 he came to Hepburn and lived there until his death. A neighbor accommodating, a citizen law abiding, a father indulgent, he attained a good old age before death called him. And now two sons, Olof and Hans, residents of Hepburn, and a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Marks of Woodruff, Mo., are left to mourn their loss. The funeral occurred Wednesday and the remains were laid to rest in the Snow Hill cemetery.

[LIGHTHIZER, OCTAVIUS DORSEY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 25, 1896
Rev O. [ctavius] D. [orsey] Lighthizer died at Sidney, Neb., Aug 23, of consumption aged 43 years. He and his family were on their way to the mountains for his health, when he was suddenly taken sick and died in a short time. His body was shipped to Clarinda yesterday and the funeral will take place this afternoon at 2:30 from the Baptist church, conducted by Rev I. M. Seay, assisted by Rev Carleton. The deceased had been preaching at New Market, Gravity and several times at this place, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He leaves a loving wife and four children to mourn his loss, who have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. He was a member of the K. of P. lodge at Sidney, Neb., and by their request the lodge at this place took charge of the funeral this afternoon.

[LIGHTHIZER, OCTAVIUS DORSEY]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 27, 1896
Rev. O. D. Lightsitzer [Lighthizer], a former resident of New Market, died Sunday in Nebraska and his remains were brought to this city Monday and interred in the city cemetery Tuesday at 2 p. m. the Funeral took place from the Baptist church. He was a member of Sidney K. of P. lodge and Clarinda lodge rendered all needed assistance to the bereaved and distressed widow.

[LIGHTHIZER, OCTAVIUS DORSEY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 11, 1896
Rev. O. [ctavius] D.[orsey] Lighthizer, whose death occurred at Sidney, Neb., one week ago last Sunday morning, at about 9 a. m., was brought to Clarinda for burial. The funeral was from the Baptist church. Deceased was 43 years of age. Mr. Lighthizer was up to Aug. 1, pastor of the Baptist church at Sidney, Ia., in which capacity he had served since Dec. 1894, and of which he was a member at the time of his death. His health became such that his physician advised him to take an overland trip to the west, which he attempted to do with his family, intending to locate if he found that he was benefitted. He started from Sidney, Ia. and reached Sidney, Neb., when his death occurred very suddenly. He was born at Oregon, Ill., Dec. 15, 1853. He was married at Madison, Wis., Sept. 18, 1872 to Miss Weltha Miller.
He leaves a wife and six children—four daughters, one married, and two sons to mourn their loss.
He was a devoted servant of God, abundant in labors and self-denial. He became a member of the Presbyterian church in 1879. In 1886 he became a member of the Baptist church of Dow City, Ia., and was ordained to the ministry of the same church in 1892.
He was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Sidney, Ia., and the Knights of Pythias of Sidney, Neb., sent the body to Clarinda. The lodge and Christian people of Sidney, Neb., showed much kindness to the family in their sudden bereavement. The Knights of Pythias lodge of Clarinda rendered most kind assistance at the burial.
The Baptists in their associational meeting just closed at Emerson, Ia., took up a liberal and hearty contribution for the widow and family, and it hopes to render yet other assistance.
Mrs. Lighthizer and children have gone to their little home four miles east of Clarinda, where the prayers and sympathy of many friends follow them.     Sept. 4, 1896.

[LOGHRY, ESTHER SHOCK PETERSON]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 22, 1896
HEPBURN – Mrs. Esther Loghrey [Loghry] died Monday morning about 7 o'clock. She was only sick a few days but suffered a great deal, when deal came to relieve her. She was nearly 73 years of age. She leaves four children to mourn her departure. They have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement.

[LOGHRY, ESTHER SHOCK PETERSON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 23, 1896
HEPBURN – Again our community has been called upon to mourn the loss by death of one of its longtime residents, this time in the person of Mrs. Esther Loghry, widow of George Loghry, who died in 1885. Mrs. Loghry was a quiet, peaceful neighbor, the mother of nine children, of whom three sons and two daughters now survive her. Born July 4, 1824, she was at the time of her death, Oct. 19, 1896, 72 years, 3 months, 15 days of age. The funeral services and burial took place at the Rose Hill church Wednesday.

[LOGHRY, ESTHER SHOCK PETERSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 23, 1896
HEPBURN - Mrs. Ester Loghry died Monday morning about 7 o'clock and was buried Wednesday morning. Rev. Harvey conducted the funeral services. She leaves a large number of relatives and friends to mourn her death.

[MARKER, MARY MAXWELL]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 8, 1896
Death of Mrs. Marker
The following is taken from the Lamar, Colo. Sparks of Sept. 28, 1896 and all will regret to learn of the death of a former Clarinda lady:
Shortly after noon on Tuesday Mrs. D. C. Marker's spirit passed suddenly beyond while she was being anesthetized preparatory to undergoing a surgical operation. Drs. Bedell, Hasty and Reed, who were in attendance, did everything in their power to revive the patient when the collapse was noticed, but their efforts were unavailing. Mrs. Marker was one of the best known and most popular of Lamar's women and the announcement of her death was a painful shock to the people of the community, while to her loving home circle the blow was stunning in its suddenness and intensity.
The funeral was held from the residence at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, all the business houses being closed as a mark of respect. The services at the residence were conducted by Rev A E Brownless, a Presbyterian minister from Pueblo, who delivered an appropriate sermon. The casket was laden with floral offerings and a long line of sorrowing friends followed the remains to their resting place in Riverside cemetery.
Mrs. Mary C. Marker, whose life was stilled so suddenly at its meridian, was the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Maxwell and was born in Butler county, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1856. At an early age she went to Iowa with her parents, living there until early in 1887, when the family moved to Lamar, where all have since resided.
Miss Maxwell was united in marriage with David C. Marker on January 22, 1890, a bright boy now about five years old being the fruit of their union. Their married life was particularly pleasant, and they looked forward to a long and happy companionship in the afternoon of life, when the unexpected summons came and made the ideal household desolate. From an early age Mrs. Marker had been an active worker in religious circles and at the time of her death she was a member of the Presbyterian church.
Formal words of sympathy are of little avail to assuage the grief of the husband, parents, brothers and sister who have been so suddenly bereaved, but it may comfort them some to know that the sincere sympathy of everyone goes out to them now. And they will be further reconciled by their belief in the sentiment so beautifully expressed by Longfellow:
There is no death! What seems so is transition;
     This life of mortal breath
Is but a suburb of the life elysian
     Whose portal we call death.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Clarinda Herald, October 2, 1896.]

[MARTIN, JOHN HOWARD]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, April 20, 1933
Howard Martin Dies
The funeral of Howard Martin, having lived northeast of Clarinda near Hepburn, is being held this Thursday afternoon from the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda. Rev. J. A. E. Cunningham of Strahan came to officiate, having been former Methodist pastor in Yorktown. Burial is in Burch cemetery.

[MARTIN, JOHN HOWARD]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, April 27, 1933
J. H. Martin – John Howard Martin, son of Nathan C. [olumbus] and Margaret Kritzner Martin was born March 22, 1860 on what is known as the old Southerhard farm east of Braddyville. This farm was owned later by S. P. Wolfe. Died April 17, 1933 at his home east of Clarinda. He was the youngest of a family of eight children. Only one of these are still living. A sister, Mrs. Margaret Baldwin of Ponca City, Oklahoma.
On February 2, 1882 he was united in marriage with Miss Ella M. Baldwin of Wattsburg, Penn. at the home of her parents near Wattsburg.
To this union were born five children, three of whom died in infancy, James W., Ralph and Blanche Beatrice. There is left to mourn their loss, Ward Lafayette, Evangeline Adel, also a granddaughter, Miss Ruby Fern Martin of Yorktown.
He chose farming for his life work. His entire life was spent in Page county, Iowa, except for a year in Johnson county, Nebr., and a year in Pottawattamie county, Kansas.
The funeral services were held at the Walker Funeral Home April 20th, conducted by the Rev. J. A. E. Cunningham, pastor of M. E. church at Strahan, Iowa.
Music was furnished by a ladies quartet consisting of Mrs. J. A. E. Cunningham of Strahan, Mrs. William Chaffin, Mrs. Leonard Bain and Mrs. Thomas Whitney of Yorktown, Mrs. Clyde Apple at piano. Interment was in the Burch cemetery.

[MARTIN, MARGARET "ANNIE" KRITZER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 16, 1896
J. [ohn] H. [oward] Martin of Buchanan township, this county, and brothers, B. [F. Martin of Forest City, Holt county, Mo., and N. [athan] A. [ndrew] J. [ackson] Martin of Washington, Kan., sons of Mrs. Margaret Martin who died this week at Braddyville, were in the city yesterday attending to matters connected with the settlement of her estate. B. F. Martin said he had not been in Clarinda before for 20 years.

[MARTIN, MARGARET "ANNIE" KRITZER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 16, 1896
BRADDYVILLE – Died, at the home of her son, Howard Martin, Grandma Martin. Her health had been very poor for several years, but her late illness was but of short duration. Grandma was well known here, and many will deeply feel their loss. To the bereaved ones we offer our sympathy in their sad bereavement.

[MARTIN, MARGARET "ANNIE" KRITZER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 16, 1896
BRADDYVILLE – Again we are called upon to record another death in our midst—Mrs. Annie Martin passed away on the morning of the 13th. She was 76 years old and leaves five sons and three daughters to mourn her loss. The funeral took place from the home of her son, Howard, at 11 a. m. on the 14th, Rev. A. B. Buckner conducting the services. The procession then wended its way over the hills to the Burch cemetery and there deposited all that was mortal Grandma Martin beside her late husband. United in life for fifty years they were separated in death by only the short space of 2 months and 24 days, to be again united beyond the shores of time where parting is no more. There were present at the interment N. [athan] A. [ndrew] J.[ackson] Martin of Kansas, Ben Martin of Forest City, Howard Martin of Braddyville, and two sisters, Mesdames W. L. and Wm. Baldwin. Those absent were Mrs. Wm. Reed of Blue Hill, Neb., and W. G. and D. W. Martin of Oklahoma.

[MCCLENAHAN, ROBERT URIE]
News-Review (Roseburg, Oregon), Tuesday, November 17, 1925
Father of Former Roseburg Woman Dead
Washington, D. C., Nov. 16 – R. U. McClenahan, 82, for many years a resident of Portland and more recently an attaché of the United States Senate, died here today. Mr. McClenahan is survived by a daughter, Mrs. J. E. Shearer of Tillamook, Ore., two sons, one of whom is Emmet H. McClenahan of Greeley, Colo., and a brother, Arthur M. McClenahan of Greeley. He was a cousin of James Kyle, Stanfield, Ore., ex-president of the Oregon irrigation congress.
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Mr. McClenahan is known in this city, having visited here with his daughter, Mrs. Shearer, who for many years was a resident of this city, while her husband was engaged in the medical practice.

[MCCLENAHAN, ROBERT URIE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 26, 1925
Former County Auditor Dies
Word is brought to the friends of R. U. McClenahan of his death at Washington, D. C., on the 10th of this month. Some thirty years ago he served for several terms in the office of the Page County Auditor and has quite a few friends around Clarinda who will remember him. The body was cremated and is in the mortuary at Washington.

[MCCLENAHAN, ROBERT URIE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 26, 1925
R. U. McClenahan – R. [obert] U. [rie] McClenahan, former treasurer of Page county many years ago, died at the Sibley hospital in Washington, D. C., Nov. 16, 1925. The body was cremated. Mr. McClenahan held a government position in that city but had been ill for the past six months.

[MILLER, DESSIE PEARL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 20, 1896
As we go to press we learn of the death of Dessie, the five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas. Miller, of Third Ward. The little one died of diphtheria, and interment will be at Clarinda cemetery.

[MILLER, DESSIE PEARL]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 26, 1896
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Miller were called to mourn the death of their daughter, Miss Dasie Miller, aged five years, at their home in east Clarinda, Friday, Nov. 20, 1896. The little one was buried Saturday in the city cemetery. They have the sympathy of all.

[MILLER, DESSIE PEARL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 27, 1896
Obituary - Dessie, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Miller, died of diphtheria at her home in the Third ward last Friday and was buried the next day in the city cemetery. The little one was a bright child.

[MILLS, ETHEL FLORENCE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 18, 1896
HEPBURN – Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mills last Sabbath morning, laid to rest in the Rose Hill Cemetery, their little babe, aged 4 months. The death of the little one was very unexpected. The pastor of the United Brethren church conducted the services. The parents have the sympathy of their many friends.

[MILLS, ETHEL FLORENCE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 18, 1896
Died – At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mills, south of Hepburn, Dec. 11, 1896, little Ethel Florence Mills, aged 4 months and 1 day. Her death was sudden, caused by heart trouble. She was found dead in her bed by her parents. She has gone as a little bud to bloom in immortal childhood in the home of the Blessed Redeemer. The services were held in the U. B. church north of Clarinda by the pastor. To the bereaved family the community extends their heartfelt sympathy.   E. J. Church.

[MILLS, LAURA BELLE FEESE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 14, 1900
Mrs. William Mills died this week at Ness City, Kan. Her remains were received in Clarinda this morning and taken to Douglas township for burial, where the funeral was to be held at Cramer Chapel. The deceased was a sister-in-law of Mrs. H. C. Roberts.

[MITCHELL, FANNIE J. WELCH]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Tuesday, February 4, 1936
Mrs. Mitchell Dies At Home
Mrs. L. [eslie] C. Mitchell, an invalid for the past three years, died at 7:30 last evening at her home, 810 South Pine street. She was a pioneer in the state of Kansas in the days when there were many Indians there, moving from there to Page county and then to Union county in 1900. She and Mr. Mitchell had recently celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary.
Funeral services will be held at the Christian church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E. E. Lister. Burial will be in the Graceland cemetery.
Mrs. Mitchell was born Sept. 15, 1856 in O'Brien county, Iowa, to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Welch. In 1874 she was united in marriage to L. [eslie] C. Mitchell, who like herself, had been made an orphan by the Civil War. They had been cared for in the same orphanage.
Surviving are Mr. Mitchell, four children, Fred L. [eRoy], of Emporia, Kan., Mrs. F. W. Miller of Los Angeles, Calif. and Mrs. O. L. Remick of Kansas City and H. [ugh] J.[ay] Mitchell of Des Moines, two brothers, Albert Welch of Los Angeles and Alonzo of Des Moines; one sister, Dr. Nellie Welch Nelson of St. Paul, Minn. and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

[MITCHELL, FANNIE J. WELCH]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Saturday, February 8, 1936
Mrs. L. C. Mitchell – Fannie Welch was born in O'Brien county, Iowa, Sept. 15, 1856 and died at her home at 810 South Pine street in Creston, Feb. 3.
She was one of five children left motherless when all were small. Shortly after the mother's death the father was called to the colors of his country and died in the service of his country. The children were then taken to the home of an aunt who tenderly cared for them, but she too was a victim of the war and the little family were again left homeless. They were then placed in an orphanage at Cedar Falls, Iowa, where they were cared for until they were grown.
Mrs. Mitchell was an ambitious girl and succeeded in getting a certificate to teach school.
In 1874 she was united in marriage to L. [eslie] C. Mitchell, whom she had met at the orphanage. They moved to Kansas where they lived for a time, enduring all the hardships of the pioneer life. After a few years of discouragements, due to drouth, Indian troubles and grasshopper plagues, they returned to Iowa and settled in Page county and later moving to Clarinda. In 1900 they moved to Creston, built a little home on South Pine street where they lived until Mrs. Mitchell's death.
Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the Christian church and was a faithful worker. For a number of years, she taught a Sunday school class and gave it up only when her health made it impossible for her to come to church. She persisted in her work long after she was unable to help herself and the last time she taught her class she was carried into the church and then back to the car.
For the past three years she has been confined to her home in a wheel chair. Her last illness was of short duration, owing to her weakened condition. She continued to be interested in her church and was always anxious to hear of the work that was being done, insisting on contributing to the work though it may have meant going without the very necessities of life.
She leaves to mourn her passing her aged husband, four children, Fred L. [eRoy] of Emporia, Kan., Mrs. F. W. Miller of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. O. L. Remick of Kansas City, Mo., and H. [ugh] J. [ay] of Des Moines, two brothers and one sister, Albert Welch of Los Angeles, Calif., Alonzo Welch of Des Moines and Dr. Nellie Welch Nelson of St. Paul, Minn., and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Her friends and neighbors will miss her going but rejoice in knowledge that she was prepared to go and is now relieved of all suffering and pain.
Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church by Rev. E. E. Lister and burial was at Graceland cemetery.

[MITCHELL, FERN E.]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 15, 1896
Mr. and Mrs. L. [eslie] C. Mitchell were called to mourn the death of their daughter, Miss Fern Mitchell, aged nine years, at their home in east Clarinda, Saturday, Oct. 10, 1896, from membranous croup. The child had been sick but a few days. It was their desire to take the remains back to Indianola but a permit for transportation could not be obtained and the little one was buried Sunday at Hawleyville. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all.

[MITCHELL, FERN E.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 16, 1896
Fern E. Mitchell, age 9 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. [eslie] C. Mitchell of this city, died at the home of her parents at 10:30 a. m., last Saturday, the 10th inst., of membranous croup. She died suddenly, after only two days illness. Fern was born in Clark county, Kan. She was a bright and lovable little girl. The burial was Monday at Hawleyville. There could be no funeral on account of the rigid state law governing deaths of this kind. The parents had many kind offers from friends, of assistance and floral tributes, etc., but declined them on account of the disease from which the little one passed away. They desire through The Journal to return thanks for the kindly offers made them in their hour of severe trial. The house was placed under quarantine. No other member of the family shows any evidence of having contracted the disease from which Fern died.

[MITCHELL, FRED LEROY]
Emporia Weekly Gazette (Emporia, Kansas), Thursday, January 17, 1952

Fred LeRoy Mitchell Dead
Fred LeRoy Mitchell, who lived at 13 Neosho, died Tuesday evening at 6:15 o'clock at his home. He was a retired carpenter.
Mr. Mitchell was born in Hampton, Iowa, October 14, 1876, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leslie C. Mitchell. He moved to Concordia in 1916 and on January 18, 1916, was married to Irene Hawthorne. They moved to Emporia in 1922. He retired as a carpenter 10 years ago.
Survivors include four sons, Lloyd, Gail, Page and Rex Mitchell; one sister, Mrs. O. L. Reneick [Remick], Kansas City, Mo.; two granddaughters, two grandsons, and one great grandson. Mr. Mitchell was a member of the carpenters Local No. 1224.
Funeral services for Fred LeRoy Mitchell, who died Tuesday at his home, 13 Neosho, were held this morning at the Roberts-Blue chapel.
The Rev. E. F. Buck, pastor of the Americus Methodist church conducted the services. Urban Brown sang, accompanied by Mrs. Robert Plummer.
Pallbearers were Ed Arndt, Donald H. Arndt, L. A. Donald, Lee W. Wheeler, Leonard Ropfogel, Runnels W. Cox and Arnold Lister. Burial was in Maplewood cemetery.
Out-of-town relatives who attended the services were Mrs. O. L. Remick, Kansas City, Mo.; and Mrs. F. F. LeBaron, Crescent, Iowa.

[MITCHELL, LESLIE COLBERT]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Wednesday, May 5, 1937
Leslie C. Mitchell, 82, Long Time Resident, Died This Morning
Leslie C. Mitchell, 82, resident of Creston for the past 37 years, died this morning after a short illness. He moved to Creston in 1900 and was engaged in the carpenter trade.
Mr. Mitchell was born January 30, 1854 in Franklin county and was married in 1875. His wife died in February 1936. He is survived by two sons, H. [ugh] J. [ay] Mitchell of Des Moines and F.[red]  L. [eRoy] Mitchell of Emporia, Kans., and two daughters, Mrs. Clara Miller of Los Angeles, Calif. and Mrs. C. L. Remick of Kansas City, Mo.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the McGregor Brothers and Coen chapel at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Graceland cemetery.

[MITCHELL, LESLIE COLBERT]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Thursday, May 6, 1937
Funeral Services for Leslie C. Mitchell, 83, Held This Afternoon
Funeral services for Leslie C. Mitchell, 83, who died Wednesday after a short illness, were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the McGregor Bros. and Coen chapel.
Mr. Mitchell had been a resident of Creston since 1900 and was engaged in the carpenter trade. He is survived by two sons, H. [ugh] J. [ay] Mitchell of Des Moines and F. [red] L. [eRoy] Mitchell of Emporia, Kan. and two daughters, Mrs. Clara Miller of Los Angeles and Mrs. C. L. Remick of Kansas City.
Burial was in Graceland cemetery.

[MOORE, BENNIE, - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 22, 1896
Bennie Moore, son of a former music dealer at this place but who are now living at Council Bluffs, met his death Saturday. He and some other boys were playing in a cave when it tumbled in and Bennie was smothered before help could reach him.

[MORRIS, CHARLES FREDERICK]
Clarinda Herald-Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 7, 1938
Chas Morris Funeral Today. Death in Hospital in Des Moines Occurred Tuesday to Former Resident
Charles F. [rederick] Morris, former resident of Clarinda, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines July 5th, age 81 years, 10 months and 19 days. Memorial services are being conducted at the Presbyterian church in Clarinda this Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and burial will be in the Clarinda cemetery.

[MORRIS, LILLIAN AUGUSTA BRIGGS]
Des Moines Tribune (Des Moines, Iowa), Saturday, December 29, 1928
Mrs. Morris Dies Suddenly. Was an Iowa Resident for 50 Years.
Mrs. Charles F. Morris, 76, of 4228 Highman avenue, died at her home Friday. Although she was an invalid for several years, her death was unexpected.
Born in Hainesville, Ill., in 1852, she left there with her parents when a child and resided in New York state until she came to Iowa fifty years ago. After coming to Iowa, Mrs. Morris first lived in Page county in and near Clarinda, but came to Des Moines about eight years ago.
Mrs. Morris is survived by her husband, with whom she celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, Oct. 31.
In addition to her husband, two daughters and a son also survive. They are Mrs. M. W. Polsley of Red Oak, Miss Olive Morris and Robert H. Morris of Des Moines.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p. m. Sunday at the Clarinda Presbyterian church.

[MORRIS, LILLIAN AUGUSTA BRIGGS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 3, 1929
Mrs. Charles F. Morris - For forty-two years a resident of Page county, Mrs Charles F. Morris the past eight years has been making her home in Des Moines, where she passed away Dec 28, the body being brought to Clarinda, and was laid away Sunday afternoon in Clarinda cemetery. The funeral services were from the Presbyterian church, conducted by her pastor, Dr A. B. Thutt.
Lillian Augusta Briggs was born Feb 26, 1852, at Hainesville, Ill., the daughter of Lauren and Sarah Briggs. The family moved to New York when she was but a child, living there until 1877, when they came to Page county, Iowa. She received her education at Cornell Seminary, Ithaca, N.Y.
In 1878 she was united in marriage to Charles F. [rederick] Morris, engaging for a time in farming, later conducting a hotel and rooming house in Clarinda, and for a time Mr and Mrs Morris managed the Clarinda County Home. Mr Morris is left without his life's companion; also three children are living and were present at the funeral, Robert, the daughter, Olive of the home in Des Moines, and the daughter Mrs Harry Polsley of Red Oak.
Mrs Morris was a member of the Presbyterian church, and during her residence here was an active member of the W.R.C. and of the Rebekah lodge, having many friends who will miss her, as will members of her family to whom she has been a model wife and mother.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Dr A. B. Thutt, Mrs E. Leo Humphrey and Mrs Forrest Davidson sang, "Abide With Me," and "Somewhere the Sun is Shining." Interment was in Clarinda cemetery.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Clarinda Herald, December 31, 1928.]

[MORRIS, MARY ROSS]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 17, 1896
Mrs. T. [homas] S. Morris died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1896 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I.[saac] P. Cook, in Red Oak, aged 75 years, 7 months and 14 days. Mrs. Morris had been a resident of this city for many years where she was well known and highly respected as a kind neighbor and devoted Christian lady. About a year ago she took up her home with her daughter in Red Oak. Her remains were brought to this city and the funeral services held at the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. T. C. Smith in the presence of a large number of sympathizing friends.

[MORRIS, MARY ROSS]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 17, 1896
Mary Ross was born near Philadelphia on the 7th day of April 1821. She moved with her parents to Zanesville, O., in 1834 where she was united in marriage to T. [homas] S. Morris, came to Iowa in 1855 and to Page county in 1871 and to Clarinda in 1878. To them was born seven children; two infant girls died in 1855 and 1859; two young men gave up their lives in defense of the flag; one daughter, Mrs I. [saac] P. Cook, and two sons, C. [harles] F. and R. [oss] R. [ichard] Morris survive her with her husband to mourn her loss. She was an earnest Christian and a faithful and devoted wife and mother.

[MORRIS, MARY ROSS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 17, 1896
At Rest
After a long illness Mrs T. [homas] S. Morris, well known in this vicinity, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs I. [saac] P. Cook, in Red Oak, last Saturday evening. The remains were brought to this place for interment. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church and conducted by the pastor, Dr Smith. An extended obituary will appear in our issue of Friday.

[MORRIS, MARY ROSS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 20, 1896
Mary Ross, wife of T. [homas] S. Morris, was born near Philadelphia, April 7, 1821. She moved with her parents to Zanesville, Ohio, in 1834. Here she was united in marriage to T.[homas] S. Morris, Nov 10, 1842. Together they came to Iowa in 1855, first settling in Mahaska county. They became citizens of Page county in the fall of '71, and of Clarinda in 1878.
She was the mother of seven children, two little girls dying in infancy; Thomas H. was killed at Jackson, Miss, July 1863; John Albert died in the hospital at St Louis, Dec 1862. The remaining three children, Mrs Jennie Cook, Charles F., and Ross R. [ichard] survive with her husband to mourn her loss.
She embraced Christ as her Savior when about sixteen years old and continued steadfast in her faith unto the end. But a few short weeks ago she went with her husband to make her home with her daughter, Mrs I. [saac] P. Cook, at Red Oak, in the hope that freedom from household cares and the kind attention which was sure to be hers, would prolong her life and make her last days pleasant.
Man proposes, but God disposes. The disease from which she was suffering had made deadly inroads upon her system, and she departed this life Nov 14, 1896, just as the Sabbath began to be, according to the old method of dividing the days, aged 75 years, 7 months 7 days; like "a shock of corn fully ripe." She was of that domestic disposition which make no noise in the world, but her influence was wholly for Christ and the church. Until her health failed, she was one of the most regular attendants upon the stated services of God's house, and her presence was always an inspiration to the pastor.
Her light shown clear, and her testimony was plain, and others seeing her good work are glorifying her Father which is in Heaven.
From a life of love, through a death of pain, to the joy of Heaven.
The body arrived in this city Monday at 2:40 pm, and the funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church, Rev Dr Smith, her pastor, preaching the sermon from Psalm ...
The burial was in our own beautiful city of the dead, and there the precious dust awaits the last trumpet, which shall herald both the coming of the King and the rising of the just unto immortality and eternal life.

[MORRIS, MARY ROSS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 20, 1896
Mrs. T. [homas] S. Morris, for 25 years a resident of Page county, died last Saturday in Red Oak at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I. [saac] P. Cook. She had been ailing for about one year and died of liver trouble. Mrs. Morris left Clarinda for Red Oak to visit her daughter, the morning of the Republican rally at that place a few weeks ago, when ex-Governor Foraker spoke there, making the journey on the excursion train over the Burlington route. At that time she was feeble and required much assistance in moving. The remains were brought to this city Monday on the regular afternoon train of the Burlington route and the funeral was held immediately thereafter at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. T. C. Smith. They were accompanied by Mr. Morris and Red Oak relatives and by a nephew, Harry Ross of Omaha. The church presented at the funeral a very fine display of flowers through the kindly work of the lady members. The rostrum was banked with beautiful chrysanthemums in bloom and other potted plants of various kinds. There were also many cut flowers among the floral offerings. The choir was composed of Professors C. E. Arnold and William Bell, Mrs. O. M. Cook and Miss Carrie Loranz, with Mrs. Henry Loranz as organist. The pallbearers were Messrs. Henry Loranz, G. Wm. Richardson, J. P. Brown, D. G. Burleson, J. E. Sawhill and R. H. Fulton. The maiden name of the late Mrs. Morris was Mary Ross. She was born April 7, 1821, near Philadelphia, Pa., and so was 75 years, 7 months and 14 days old at the time of her demise. In 1834 she moved with her parents to Zanesville, O., and was married there Nov. 10, 1842, to T. [homas] S. Morris. They moved to Mahaska county, Ia., in April 1855. Later they lived awhile in Illinois. For 25 years thereafter they were residents of Page county, Ia., and for the past 18 years have resided in Clarinda. Seven children were born of the union. Two daughters died in infancy and two sons perished in the Union army. The three surviving children are Mrs. I. [saac] P. Cook of Red Oak, whose husband is a railway postal clerk of the Burlington route and two sons, one of them C. [harles] F. Morris, superintendent of the Page county poor farm and the other Ross Morris of this city. At the age of 16 years the late Mrs. Morris united with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which denomination her father was a pastor, and after her marriage she became a member of the Presbyterian church and was a member of the Presbyterian church of Clarinda at the time of her death. She was a devoted Christian, a good wife and mother, and leaves many friends to mourn with the bereaved relatives. The burial was in the Clarinda cemetery.

[MURREN, ELIZABETH "ELIZA" MERRILL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 7, 1896
BRADDYVILLE - Died, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. [awson] B. [urgess] Holton, Aug. 3, 1896, Eliza Murren, age 73 years. The funeral services were held at Mr. and Mrs. Holton's. the remains were taken to New Market and laid to rest in the silent city of the dead. She was a loving mother, a good wife, and respected by all who knew her and had almost lived the allotted time to man. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all.

[MYERS, THOMAS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 4, 1896
ESSEX - Died, at his home in Essex, Sunday, Aug. 30, at 12 o'clock a. m., Thomas Myers, sen. The deceased leaves a widow, one son and one daughter to mourn his death. They have the sympathies of the entire vicinity.

[NIDAY, MARGARET "MAGGIE" CHRISTOPHER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 27, 1896
Mrs. N. J. Niday, formerly of Clarinda, died the 19th inst., at her home six miles from Omaha. Her maiden name was Maggie Christopher. She was born in Clarinda, where her mother, Mrs. Marie E. Christopher and the latter's two surviving daughters, Misses Lizzie and Katie Christopher, reside. The two latter attended the funeral, but Mrs. Christopher was unable to be present. The funeral was held the 21st inst., from the family home and the burial was ten miles west of Omaha in Evergreen cemetery. The late Mrs. Niday had been ill since last April. She died of nervous prostration, age 32 years and 4 months. She was married to Mr. Niday in this city ten years ago last May and he, with three young children, survive her. The past year they have lived on a farm near Omaha. Previously, for several years, they resided in that city. Mrs. Niday was for nine years a member of the Christian church in Clarinda, of which she died a member.

[NIDAY, MARGARET "MAGGIE" CHRISTOPHER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 27, 1896
Mrs. N. J. Niday, daughter of Mrs. Christopher, of this city, died Thursday morning, Nov. 19th. The deceased had long been a sufferer from nervous prostration. The funeral services were held at their home in Omaha and interment took place in Evergreen cemetery, ten miles from that place. Mrs. Niday was well known in Clarinda and her host of friends fully sympathize with her husband and three small children in their great bereavement.

[OTTE, JOHN (JOHANN), 1858 – 1896]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 1, 1896
John Otte died at his home northwest of the city, Monday, Sept. 28, 1896, after a long illness from typhoid fever, aged 38 years. He had been a strong and healthy farmer until his recent attack and his sudden taking off is regretted by all. He leaves a loving wife and five small children to mourn the loss of a husband and father. The second oldest child is now sick with the fever. The funeral took place at 10 a. m. from the German church yesterday.

[OTTE, JOHN (JOHANN), 1858 – 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 2, 1896
John Otte, a native of Page county, born in Douglas township, a well-known and very popular citizen, a gentleman of the highest personal standing for integrity, passed away Monday, the 28th inst., at the family residence on his farm about eight miles northwest of Clarinda, dying at 7:30 a. m. He was a victim of complicated lung troubles. The funeral was held Wednesday, the 30th ult., just 38 years from the date of his birth. The late John Otte was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Otte who resided about ten miles northwest of this city. He also leaves a widow, formerly Heneman, and five children—two sons and three daughters, the eldest 13 years of age. One of the children, a boy, age 10 years, was very ill the day of the funeral and the fear that he might not recover added to the great sorrow of the time. Three brothers also survive John Otte: William, Frank and Harmon, all of whom live in the neighborhood and three sisters are by his death called upon to mourn the loss of a brother. These are Mrs. William Hartstack, Mrs. John Wagner and one unmarried sister. The sisters are also residents of the same neighborhood. The late Mr. Otte left his family in comfortable circumstances. The funeral (Wednesday) was held between the hours of 10 in the forenoon and 1 in the afternoon. The officiating minister was Rev. Mr. Brauer, pastor of the German Lutheran church of Yorktown. The services include addresses at the family residence, at the grave and at the German Lutheran church, Nodaway township. The burial was in the cemetery at the church just mentioned. The high esteem in which the deceased was held was partly manifest in the large attendance at the funeral, the procession being over one mile in length. From Clarinda those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. A. Nienstedt and daughter, Mrs. W. L. Pedersen, Miss Ida Heneman, Messrs. D. Friedman, George Driftmier and Herman Fesenmeyer.

[OTTE, JOHN (JOHANN), 1858 – 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 2, 1896
Died—At his home northeast of here, Monday morning at 7 o'clock, Mr. John Otte. His remains were laid to rest Wednesday foreman in the cemetery at the German Lutheran church; the funeral was preached in the church by Rev. John Brauer. He leaves a wife and four children, the oldest 13 years and the youngest six months. Mr. Otte was born in Douglass township in 1858 and was 38 years old the day he was buried. He was married Miss Hennamon [Henneman] in 1883. He was a member of the German Lutheran church and has always lived an upright Christian life. His family, brothers and sisters have the sympathy of the entire community.

[OWEN, DORA MAY MULLER]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 6, 1896
Mrs. Fred W. Owen died at her home in East Clarinda, at 6 o'clock last evening after an illness of about two weeks. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferd. Muller and was well known and highly respected by all who knew her and her untimely death in the prime of womanhood is deeply mourned by all. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow.

[OWEN, DORA MAY MULLER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 7, 1896
Mrs. Dora May Muller, wife of Fred Owen, died at 5:30 p. m., Wednesday, the 5th inst., in this city, after about ten days illness, age 28 years, 5 months and 1 day. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Muller, an excellent, Christian woman, who leaves many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock this morning at the Methodist Episcopal church, conducted by Rev. J. F. St. Clair.

[OWEN, DORA MAY MULLER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 7, 1896
Mrs. Fred Owens died at her home in east Clarinda Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, aged 28 years, 5 months and 1 day. She had suffered from typhoid fever for two weeks and at last succumbed to its ravages. Mrs. Owens was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Muller and had a wide circle of friends who deeply mourn her death. Her husband and a little son about nine months old survive her. The funeral was conducted by Rev. St. Clair at 10 o'clock this morning, at the M. E. church, of which she was a member.

[PORTERFIELD, MARY ALICE KINNEY]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 11, 1948
Mrs G Porterfield Dies in California
Mother of Former Residents of Braddyville
BRADDYVILLE, Nov 9 – Mrs. George Porterfield, mother of Cecil Porterfield and Mrs Fred Stone, both formerly of Braddyville, passed away at the home of a daughter, Marie, in California on Saturday. The body is expected to arrive in Iowa on Tuesday, but further arrangements have not been learned here yet.

[PORTERFIELD, MARY ALICE KINNEY]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 18, 1948
BRADDYVILLE, Nov 16 – Mr and Mrs Fred Stone and three sons of Knoxville called at the Clyde Stone home on Thursday. They were here to attend the funeral of Mrs Stone's mother, Mrs George Porterfield, which was held at College Springs on Wednesday.

[PORTERFIELD, MARY ALICE KINNEY]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 25, 1948
Mary A Porterfield – Mary Alice Kinney was born in Belmont county, Ohio, May 2, 1863, eldest child of Joseph and Sarah Ann Kinney.
She was married Feb 19, 1891, to George H. Porterfield at Belmont, Ohio. They moved shortly after, living on a farm east of Shenandoah. During their forty-one years of married life, they lived most of the time in Page county.
Seven children were born to this union, of whom five survive. They are Mrs Faye Farrens, Fort Collins, Colo.; Cecil J Porterfield, Maryville, Mo.; Mrs Marie Waller, Los Altos, Calif.; Mrs Hazel Stone of Knoxville and Mrs Lura Anderson, Tulelake, Calif.
Two children, Mrs. Mamie Young and Eldin Porterfield, preceded her in death. One sister, Mrs. Della Brewer of Shenandoah, also survives.
Mrs Porterfield is survived by thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. During the war seven grandsons served their country.
Mrs Porterfield was a loving, patient and understanding mother and a interested and helpful neighbor. Early in life she was converted. After moving to Iowa as a young wife, she united with the Free Methodist church at Bingham. Always, her devotion to her church was uppermost in her mind. Many pastors and wives of the faith have felt the warmth of her hospitality.

[POWELL, SARAH JONES, - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 11, 1896
NORTHBORO – Sylvester Jones received a message that a sister who resided in Stark county, Ill., died Dec. 6th.

[SAUNDERS, PRICE]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 6, 1896
Mr. Price Saunders, a colored man, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. T. G. Jones, west of the city, Tuesday evening, from consumption. He had been sick some time at Omaha and was brought here last week. He was born in Woodford county, Ky., in June 1856. The funeral takes place at 4 p. m. today, conducted by Rev. Mendenhall of the Baptist church.

[SAUNDERS, PRICE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 7, 1896
Price Saunders, colored, age 40 years, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. T. G. Jones, near this city, Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 4, of consumption. He had recently come here from Omaha, on a visit to relatives. He declined to attend the emancipation celebration that day but did not seem to be any worse than he had been, and generally was better since arriving here. The family of Dr. Jones attended the celebration, members of it returning home during the day to look after his wants. In the evening when the children went home, they found Mr. Saunders dead on the outside of the house, he having died some time during the afternoon. The coroner, Dr. N. L. Van Sandt, was notified, but decided that there was no occasion for an inquest. Mr. Saunders was unmarried. Among the relatives he leaves, besides his sister, Mrs. Jones, another sister, Mrs. Sallie Black, at College Springs and a brother in Omaha. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Second Baptist church, this city, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Charles Mendenhall. The burial was in the city cemetery.

[SAUNDERS, PRICE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 7, 1896
Brice [Price] Saunders, a brother of Mrs. Thos. G. Jones, died at the home of the latter, west of town, sometime Tuesday afternoon. He had been troubled for years with consumption, and a few weeks ago came to make his home with his sister for a short time. He was feeling as well as usual Tuesday but did not care to accompany the family to the colored celebration. Mr. Jones sent out for him again later in the day, but he said he preferred to sit in the yard and read. When the family returned home after dark, the children were preceding the elders. They found Mr. Saunders lying at full length in the yard by the house and called to him but he did not answer, so they ran affrighted back to their parents. Mr. Jones found that he had died sometime during the afternoon, probably of heart failure. The funeral occurred yesterday afternoon from the Second Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Mendenhall. Deceased was born in Woodford county, Kentucky and was aged 40 years, 2 months.

[SEARCY, ALEX'S INFANTS, - 1896]
St. Joseph News-Press (St. Joseph, Missouri), Thursday, October 1, 1896
There are several cases of diphtheria in Tarkio. A. Searcy lost two children, a little girl three years old, died Monday night and an infant, aged one year, died on Wednesday. . . . The Searcy house has been quarantined.

[SEARCY, ALEX'S INFANTS, - 1896]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 2, 1896
COIN – Mrs. George Searcy of Ames, Neb., passed through Coin Tuesday. She left Wednesday for Tarkio, where Alex Searcy's two little children died Monday.

[SHAMBAUGH, SARAH EWING MAJORS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 10, 1896
James Shambaugh went to Oregon, Mo., yesterday to visit his brother, who recently lost his wife. His brother is 80 years of age and has lived in Holt county for 53 years.

[SHAW, ROY'S INFANT, - 1896]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, June 9, 1896
HAWLEYVILLE – The infant son of Roy and Mary Shaw died Tuesday evening last, aged eight days. The young parents have the sympathy of the community.

[SNODDERLY, GALEDON BISHOP]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 29, 1896
Bishop Snodderly died Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, 1896, at the home of his parents in Tarkio township. He has been sick the past two months with typhoid fever. The funeral took place yesterday at 11 o'clock.

[SNODDERLY, GALEDON BISHOP]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 30, 1896
G. [aledon] B. [ishop] Snodderly, who has been so long sick at the home of his brother in Tarkio township with typhoid fever, died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday in Summit cemetery. There were no services, J. W. Maine offering a prayer at the grave.

[SNODDERLY, GALEDON BISHOP]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 3, 1896
G.[aledon] B. [ishop] Snodderly, whom we have mentioned before as dying at his father's home in Tarkio township with typhoid fever, died on Wednesday of last week after several weeks of intense suffering. The sympathies of the entire community are with the bereaved relatives and it is with grief that we have his death to relate. His remains were interred in the Summit cemetery, near Yorktown.

[SNODDERLY, NICHOLAS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 24, 1899
YORKTOWN – Nicholas Snodderly died last Friday morning at 1 o'clock. The funeral services was held Sunday at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. V. Findley. The remains were laid to rest in the Summit cemetery.

[SNODDERLY, NICHOLAS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 24, 1899
The Oldest Resident Dead.
Nicholas Snodderly, the oldest resident of Page County, died at his home at Yorktown, Ia., on last Saturday, Feb. 18, and was buried the next day in the Summit cemetery. He was over 93 years old. The funeral procession on Sunday was a mile long. Our Yorktown correspondence today has an obituary record.

[SNODDERLY, NICHOLAS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 24, 1899
YORKTOWN - Departed this life Feb. 18, 1899, Nicholas Snodderly. Mr. Snodderly was born in Campbell Co., Tenn., in 1806, emigrated to Missouri in 1841, then moved to Tarkio township, Page Co. Iowa, in 1853, residing on the same farm until his demise. He leaves behind four sons: John, Henry H. [uston], William R. (who served their country in the civil war) and Samuel; also five daughters: Elizabeth, Mrs. David Beezley, Mrs. J. [oshua] B. Preston, Ellen and Mrs. E. C. Copeland, also his aged wife, who mourn his departure. Although 93 years old at his death, he has been in active life until within the last four years. He was held in high esteem, honored and respected by all who knew his virtues. The funeral services were conducted at the home of the deceased Sabbath morning, Feb. 17, by Rev. J. V. Findley. The remains were laid to rest in the Summit cemetery, followed by a large concourse of friends.
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[SNODDERLY, NICHOLAS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 24, 1899
Departed this life, Feb. 18, 1899, Nicholas Snodderly, who was born in Campbell county, Tenn., in 1806. He emigrated to Missouri in 1841, then moved to Tarkio township, Page county, Ia., in 1853, residing on the same farm until his decease. He leaves behind four sons—John, Henry, William (who served in the Civil war) and Samuel, and five daughters—Elizabeth, Mrs. D. Beezley, Mrs. J. B. Preston, Ellen, Mrs. E. Copeland and his aged widow, who mourn his departure. Three sons and one daughter died before his decease, making a family of 13 children born to them. Although 93 years old at his decease his was an active life until within the last four years. He was held in high esteem, honored and respected by all who knew his virtues.

[TAGGART, MARY LILLIAN "LILLIE" THOMPSON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 11, 1896
PAGE – Mrs. William Taggart died at her home about four miles southeast of this place, last Friday. The funeral services were held at the house on Sabbath, at 2:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. H. V. Comin and the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the College Springs cemetery. The relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

[TIDRICK, MARY JANE MCCLENAHAN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 11, 1896
Death of Mrs. Tidrick. The Eldest Sister of R. U. McClenahan Dies In Ohio.
County Auditor R. U. McClenahan this morning received a telegram conveying the sad information that his eldest sister, Mrs. Mary Tidrick, wife of D. [avid] M. Tidrick, died at 8 o'clock last night at Freeport, Harrison county, O. She was about 47 years of age. A widower and one son—the latter grown to manhood, survive her. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning and it would be impossible for Mr. McClenahan to be there to attend it. He did not know that his sister was ill and the melancholy news in the telegram was therefore all the greater shock to him.

[TURNBULL, EDITH L.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 27, 1896
NORTHBORO – Little Eidith Turnbull was taken ill about two weeks ago with diphtheria. Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock she was called away, and the remains were laid away in the Coin cemetery.
[Note: The last name is spelled Trunbull on her headstone.]

[TURNBULL, EDITH L.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 27, 1896
NORTHBORO – Henry Turnbull and wife's three-year-old daughter died Nov. 25 with diphtheria.

[TURNBULL, HENRY ROBERT]
Hamburg Reporter (Hamburg, Iowa), Thursday, October 22, 1931
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Allison went to Riverton on Monday to attend the funeral of Henry Turnbull who died Saturday morning. Mr. Turnbull was well known here.

[TURNBULL, HENRY ROBERT]
Hamburg Reporter (Hamburg, Iowa), Thursday, October 22, 1931
Henry Robert Turnbull was born in Stark county, Illinois, November 1, 1869 and came to Iowa with his parents when a small boy and located on a farm three miles south of Coin, where he grew to manhood. He is survived by his wife and two children at home. He also has four living children by his first wife. In the year of 1892, he was united in marriage to Diana Yance. To this union six children were born, Edith dying in infancy. Howard, who was killed in the World War, Lyle, of Los Angeles, Calif., Ruth Spinogle, of Council Bluffs, Georgie Parker of Shenandoah and Lucille Turnbull of Des Moines. On February 28, 1925 he was united in marriage to Christine Turnbull at Sioux City, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Robert and Marjorie, who, with their mother, are left to mourn their loss. He is also survived by three sisters and one brother, Mesdames Ida Ramsey of Northboro, Birdie Murphy of Eagle, Neb., Victoria Johnson of Garden, Colo., and George Turnbull of Dix, Neb.; two sisters, Jane Merkle and Mrs. Anna Gibbs, and one brother, Sam, having passed away. He was a charter member of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Northboro, later transferring to the Riverton lodge. He was also a member of the encampment at Hamburg. His funeral was held Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 a. m. at the Church of Christ, Rev. D. N. Gillett preaching. A quartet composed of Messrs. Will Stubbs, B. H. Brooks, Fred Beam and Glen Bridges, sang three beautiful selections with Mrs. L. A. Baldwin at the piano. Interment at the Coin cemetery.

[TURNBULL, HENRY ROBERT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 29, 1931
Northboro, Oct. 27 –Lyle Turnbull of Los Angeles, Calif., was here Thursday visiting at the home of his aunt, Mrs. S. C. Ramsay and with old friends. Lyle had been called here by the death of his father, Henry Turnbull of Riverton, so remained for a few days with relatives.

[WILKERSON, BENJAMIN F. "BEN"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 30, 1896
ESSEX – the sad news of the death of B. F. Wilkerson flew from one ear to another Thursday morning like wildfire. Mr. Wilkerson was not considered dangerously sick by many. Ben had hosts of friends who sympathize with his family in this their sad bereavement. Funeral services to be held in the M. E. church.

[WILKERSON, BENJAMIN F. "BEN"]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 3, 1896
Died, at his home in Essex, Oct. 29, 1896, B. F. Wilkerson (colored) aged 42 years and 1 day. The deceased was an excellent gentleman, well known and highly esteemed by all that knew him. Leaves a wife and 7 children, also a mother and two brothers have to mourn his departure, who have the sincere sympathy of the surrounding community in their sad bereavement.