[ANDERSON, ANNA SOPHIA ANNAN]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 26, 1949
Former Yorktown Woman Dies Here
Mrs Anna Anderson Service Saturday at 10:30 Here
Funeral services for Mrs Anna S Anderson, 76, who died at Clarinda Wednesday morning at 4:15 o'clock, will be held at the Walker Funeral home in Clarinda Saturday morning. The service is at 10:30 o'clock in charge of Rev A C Marston of Shambaugh and interment will be at Polsley cemetery near Yorktown.
Mrs Anderson was a sister of Frank Annan of Yorktown and Ella Hutchinson [Hutchison] of Clarinda and mother of Mrs Mabel Fishell who recently moved from Clarinda to Irwin, Mo. There a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She lived for many years in the vicinity of Yorktown.

[ANDERSON, ANNA SOPHIA ANNAN]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 2, 1949
Anna Anderson – Anna Sophia Anderson, daughter of Henry and Louisa Annan, was born on a farm near Page Center, on March 9th, 1873 and passed away at Clarinda on May 25, 1949, at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 16 days.
The early years of her life were spent on the home farm near Page Center. There she was educated in the old Salem school and there she grew to young womanhood. On October 12, 1892, she was united in marriage to Herman Anderson. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Mable Fishell of Irwin, Mo. In the years that followed, she and her husband lived on farms near Yorktown and for seven years lived in the Hopkins, Mo area.
In February of 1940, Mrs Anderson was converted and became a member of the Methodist church at Yorktown.
She leaves to mourn her passing a daughter, Mrs Mable Fishell of Irwin, Mo., five grandchildren, Mrs Darlene Case of Ralston, Nebr, Mrs Wilda Crippen of Monte Bello, Calif, Eugene Mace of Bellevue, Nebr, Dale L Mace of Lincoln, Nebr, and Mrs Dorothy Whitehill of Shambaugh, a brother Frank Annan of New Market and a sister, Mrs Ella Hutchinson [Hutchison] of Clarinda. Her mother and father, six brothers and one sister preceded her in passing.
Services were held Saturday May 28 at Walker's Funeral home. Rev Arthur C Marston in charge. Aletha Hutchings accompanied Rev Marston, who sang.
Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased. Interment was in Polsley cemetery at Yorktown.

[ANNAN, CHARLES FREDERICK]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 26, 1946
Final Rites For C Annan Friday Afternoon 2 PM
YORKTOWN (Special) Charley Annan died Tuesday evening after an illness of several weeks. Annan has been a Page county farmer for some time and has lived near Yorktown most of the time.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles Gillespie of Clarinda, two sisters, Mrs Ella Hutchison and Mrs Anna Anderson of Clarinda and one brother, Frank Annan, of Yorktown.
Services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda. Burial will be at the Polsley cemetery south of Yorktown.

[ANNAN, DORA BELLE MARTIN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 28, 1929
Mrs. Frank Annan – Dora Belle Martin, daughter of John M. and Louisa Drace Martine, was born Oct. 11, 1875, on her father's homestead south of Yorktown and passed away Feb. 22, 1929, aged 53 years, 4 months and 11 days.
She was united in marriage Nov. 16, 1899, to Frank Annan. To this union three children were born, two daughters, Mrs. Opal Eagan of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Ruth Burns of Clarinda; and one son, Beryl, yet in the home.
Besides her husband and three children, Mrs. Annan leaves three grandchildren, Dora Willeene Eagan, and Shirley Lorraine and Patricia Rose Burns; also six sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Mary Ballenger of Arvada, Colo., John F. Martin, Albert E. Martin and Charles G. Martin of Pawnee City, Nebr., Mrs. Cora Manning, and Mrs. Emma Brown of Arvada, Colo.; Mrs. Pearl Dunn of Lincoln, Nebr.; Mrs. Grace Gartner of Denver, Colo.; Harry H. Martin of Woodland, Wash., and Mrs. Stella Robb of Pawnee City, Nebr.
She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Yorktown, Ia.
Mrs. Annan was a kindhearted woman of quiet and good disposition. To know her was to love her. She was a good wife and loving mother. Her interests centered in her home. Mrs. Annan was highly successful as a home maker.
Funeral services were held Monday forenoon at the late home south of Yorktown, conducted by Rev. E. B. Stewart, pastor of the Yorktown Methodist Episcopal church. The singers were Mrs. Wm. Chaffin and Mrs. Glenn Miller. Burial was in Polsley cemetery.

[ANNAN, ELIZABETH SUSAN "LIZZIE" BONSALL]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 26, 1943
Mrs. Lizzie Annan Burial Wednesday
Mrs. Lizzie Annan, 78, ill since a stroke last Mother's Day, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Sulser, near Coin on Monday. She had lived in the Coin vicinity for about 65 years, coming with her family from Brooklyn, Iowa.
Funeral services were largely attended on Wednesday afternoon at the Coin United Presbyterian church, Rev Morrow in charge. Burial was in the family lot at Polsley cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis, in 1936. She is survived by five living children, Mrs Sulser, Mrs Ruby Green of Westboro, Mo, Charles and Harry Annan of Clarinda and Bryan of Riverton, Wyo. Bryan had visited his mother only a few weeks ago and was unable to return for the funeral.

[ANNAN, ELIZABETH SUSAN "LIZZIE" BONSALL]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, September 6, 1943
Mrs. Lizzie Bonsall Annan – Mrs. Lizzie Bonsall Annan was born July 25, 1866, near Brooklyn, Ia. She was a daughter of Robert and Matilda Bonsall who had a family of ten children. Her parents, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Most of her girlhood was spent in Page county.
On Oct 27, 1886, she was united in marriage to W L Annan. To this union was born six children: Edna Sulzer of Coin, Charles and Harry of Clarinda, Bryan of Riverton, Wyo, Ruby Green of Westboro, Mo, and one daughter dying in infancy. Their married life was spent near Coin.
Mrs Annan was a loyal and active member of the United Presbyterian church until the time of her death. Her great delight was her home life, the greatest pleasure being her family and friends. She suffered a stroke on Mother's Day, 1943, and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Sulzer, Aug. 23, 1943.
She leaves to mourn her passing, besides her children, 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, one brother, John Bonsall, of St. Joseph, Mo, and four sisters, Mrs. John Mair of Nortonville, Kans, Mrs Tillie Linstead of Taintor, Ia, Mrs. Ida Steen of New Sharon, Ia, Mrs Mary Evans of Oskaloosa, Ia, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon, August 25, Rev S M Morrow officiating. The church was filled with sorrowing relatives and friends. The music was furnished by the Misses Jean Borthwick and Dorothy Dowell, with Mrs Milton Dowell at the piano. Pallbearers were six beloved granddaughters of the deceased: Anna Brownlee, Ina Mae and Arlene Sulzer, Dorothy Hinshaw, Chrystal Annan and Louise Annan. Burial was in Polsley cemetery.

[ANNAN, FRANK THEODORE]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, January 14, 1952
Frank Annan, 76, Died Saturday A M Funeral Here Wednesday for Former Farmer Near Yorktown
NEW MARKET (Special) – Frank T Annan, 76, jovial farmer of the Yorktown vicinity, died at 8 a m Saturday morning at the Clarinda Municipal hospital, where he had been under care for seven days.
The funeral service will be at Walker Funeral home here Wednesday at 2 p m. Burial will be in Polsley cemetery where his wife and other members of the family have been interred.
Mr Annan was born in the Page Center vicinity and he has always farmed. He was one of nine children. His wife was the former Donna [Dora] Martin.
Surviving are two living children, Mrs. Opal King of Salem, Ore., who was at his bedside here and Byrl of Seattle, Wash. who is unable to return for the funeral, a sister, Mrs. Ella Hutchison , who has kept house for Mr Annan, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

[ANNAN, FRANK THEODORE]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 24, 1952
Frank T Annan – Frank Annan, son of Henry and Louisa McNutt Annan, was born on the farm his father homesteaded near Page Center, Aug 4, 1875, and died at the Municipal hospital in Clarinda, Jan. 12, 1952, at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 7 days. He spent all but seven years of his life on the same farm. Two years he farmed in Nebraska and the last five years he lived in New Market.
He was united in marriage to Dora Martin, Nov 16, 1899. Three children were born to this union. They were Opal, Ruth and Burl. His wife, daughter Ruth and two grandchildren preceded him in death.
Those who survive are his daughter, Opal King; son, Burl; sister, Mrs. Hutchison, six grandchildren; five great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Services were held at the Walker Funeral home Wednesday Jan 16, with interment in the Polsley cemetery.

[ANNAN, GEORGE HERMAN]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 15, 1941
George Annan – George Herman Annan, son of Henry and Louisa McNutt Annan, was born April the 17th, 1862, on a farm three and one-half miles south of Yorktown and passed away April 27, 1941, at the age of 79 years and ten days at the home of his son, Earl.
Mr. Annan was of a pioneer family of ten children. He was born in a log cabin and lived to see many changes, not only in landscape, but modern conveniences as well.
On February 15, 1888, he was married to Lusettie Snyder. To this union a son, Earl, was born. They established their home southeast of Yorktown. After a few years he and Mrs. Annan purchased the farm adjoining Yorktown on the south, later adding more acres. They planned and improved their home and greatly enjoyed entertaining their relatives and friends. One always found a friendly welcome with much hospitality at their home. After the passing of Mrs. Annan on January 15, 1939, he has made his home with his son Earl and family, enjoying helping with the daily tasks.
A good number of years ago Mr Annan joined the Methodist church at Yorktown and has been a faithful member, attending services regularly. He was always interested in the upkeep of the church by being especially attentive to his stewardship. He strived to live a good life in all that he did. Besides his son Earl and wife, he leaves four grandchildren, George and wife, Elsie, Melvin, Fern and Irene, one great grandchildren, Karen Kay, four brothers and sisters, Charles, Anna Anderson, Frank, and Ella Hutchison, and a host of relatives and friends. His brothers, John, Lewis, and Marion, a sister, Mrs. Mary Haidsaik and a brother in infancy, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon, April 30, at 2 o'clock, in the Methodist church in Yorktown and was one of the largest ever held in the church. A loudspeaker was placed in the basement of the church. The pastor, the Rev J A Walls, conducted the services, assisted by the Rev Clarence Moore of Leon, a former pastor, and James Hinshaw of Clarinda; Rev Thomas G Kelly of Mount Ayr sang three solos, "Good Night and Good Morning," "The Last Mile of the Way," and "Death Is Only a Dream," accompanied at the piano by Mrs Clyde Apple of Clarinda. The floral tributes were profuse and beautiful and were cared for by Mrs Clyde Wiles, Mrs Ross Knox, Mrs C E Nelson and Mrs Harry Young. Pall bearers were N A Yearous, B F Mitts, E A Winger, J E Isaacson, Finley Snodgrass and M A Chaffin. Burial was in the Polsley cemetery.
Relatives and friends attending from a distance were Mr and Mrs Oscar Holmes and son Charles and Charles Haidsaik of Nelson, Nebr; Albert Martin and son of Pawnee City, Nebr; Rev and Mrs Clarence Moore of Leon; Rev and Mrs Thomas G Kelly of Mount Ayr; Mr and Mrs Leroy Warden and Mr and Mrs Robert Warden of Brooks; Mr and Mrs Burl Hutchison of Corning; Mr and Mrs George Meyers and Mrs Bill Meyers and the Leake brothers of Wilcox, Mo; Mrs Ralph Hendricks of Council Bluffs, Mr and Mrs Jim O'Hara of Auburn, Nebr; Mr and Mrs Cecil Stevens and son Carl and Henry Haidsaik of Bedford; Mrs Anna Haidsaik and son Wayne of Maloy; Mrs Bertha Forgy and sons Fred and Billy, Mrs George Annan and Walter Teska of Centralia, Kans; Gertrude Sexsmith and Dr Edna Sexsmith of Greenfield.

[ANNAN, MARION HENRY, 1868 - 1931]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 19, 1931
Marion Annan Found Dead in His Own Home
Killed by .22 Rifle Bullet South of Page Center. Long Time Co. Resident
For many years a resident and prominent farmer of the Page Center neighborhood, Marion Annan passed away early Wednesday morning at his home south of Page Center.
His death was first learned by Elton Forbes, who was moving on the place where Mr. Annan has been living alone the past winter. Forbes had arrived early in the morning with a load of household good and went to the house to get Mr. Annan to help unload. Smoke coming from the kitchen chimney showed he had been there recently; so when the door was difficult to open, Mr. Forbes pushed all the harder and found the body of Mr. Annan had fallen against the door where he was dead, with a 22 calibre bullet through his body.
On the table across the room was the rifle, with an empty 22 caliber shell in the gun, mutely telling the story of cause of death. Mr. Annan was lying on a butcher knife which he had apparently taken from a partly empty drawer in the kitchen table nearby.
The fire in the kitchen stove was burning as usual. At 6 that morning Mr. Annan had called a party over the phone and he was found at about 8.
Securing the assistance of neighbors, the sheriff and coroner were promptly notified, deputy sheriff Stanley Pfander and coroner Leslie D. Walker being soon on the ground and decided to take the body to the Walker Funeral Home, while making investigation. Mr. Annan's brothers, Frank and Charles Annan, who live nearby, were in Maryville at the time but soon returned. The officers considered it important to examine fingerprints on the handle of the gun and see whether Mr. Annan or some other man had been handling it.
At time of going to press coroner Walker had taken no action toward calling a coroner's jury.
Mr. Annan had been living alone in the house where he died, his wife having passed away several years ago and the son, Lester, is living in Maryland.
The house is owned by Vern Hammer, while Mr. Hammer has been living on the larger farm of Mr. Annan, as he desired larger acreage, while Mr. Annan did not care to farm extensively, so each has been living on the other man's farm.
Four brothers are living, Frank, George and Charles Annan in the same neighborhood and Lewis Annan of Coin; also two sisters, Mrs. Charles Hutchison of near Coin and Mrs. Anna Anderson of Yorktown.

[ANNAN, MARION HENRY], 1868 - 1931]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 26, 1931
Killed By an Unknown Hand
Coroner's Jury Returns Verdict as to Death of Marion Annan
Friday afternoon coroner Leslie D. Walker called in a jury of three men to decide as cause for death of Marion Annan, who was found dead on the floor of his house south of Page Center, with a 22 caliber bullet hole through his body.
The jury heard testimony in the case and gave due consideration to all information available, members of the jury being J. H. Peterman, John F. Myers and W. J. Scott, who rendered the verdict: "We believe that Marion Annan came to his death by an unknown hand."
Funeral services for Marion Annan are being held Sunday afternoon, Feb. 22, from the Walker Funeral Home, at 2 p. m., conducted by the Presbyterian pastor, Rev. A. B. Thutt. Interment will be in Polsley cemetery.

[ANNAN, MARION HENRY], 1868 - 1931]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 26, 1931
Henry Marion Annan – Henry Marion Annan was born in Page county, Iowa, May 14, 1868, and lived in the same community all his life, dying Feb. 18, 1931, aged 62 years, 9 months and 4 days. He was one of a family of ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Annan. They were John W. [illiam] , Mary Elizabeth Haidsiak, George H. [erman], William L. [ewis], Henry M. [arion], Charles F. [rederick], Anna S.[ophia] Anderson, Frank T. heodore], Ella Cathrine Hutchinson, and one son who died in infancy. Of this family, the father, mother, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
On Jan. 1, 1896, he was united with marriage with Manie Ellen Warren. They established their new home on a farm south of Yorktown, where the wife died on Dec. 12, 1918. To this union there was born a son, Lester Annan, who lives in Marlboro, Md.
Mr. Annan was a respected citizen, a loving husband and father and loyal friend. In his passing he leaves to mourn, his son and wife with their two sons, Dwight and Marion, four brothers, two sisters, other relatives and a host of friends.
The largest assemblage of people ever present at the Walker Funeral Home crowded the place Sunday afternoon for the funeral services, conducted by the Presbyterian minister, Dr. A. B. Thutt, interment being in Polsley cemetery, south of Yorktown.
Pallbearers at the funeral were Henry Rope, Wm. Forbes, Henry Muller, G. G. Meyer, Albert Welhausen and Robert Loy.

[ANNAN, MARION HENRY,1868 - 1931]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, February 26, 1931
John Haidsiak and son, Frank, attended the funeral of an uncle, Marion Annan at Clarinda Sunday. Mr. Annan, who was living alone on a farm south of Page Center, was apparently shot and killed by some unknown person on Wednesday morning of last week between the hours of 6 and 8.

[ANNAN, WILLIAM LEWIS "LEW"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 19, 1931
W. L. Annon Dies at Coin Home. Found Dead in Yard of Residence, Result of Stroke. Funeral Tuesday.
The sudden death of W. [illiam] L. [ewis] Annan, Sunday morning, about 11 o'clock at his home in Coin was a surprise to many, Mr. Annan having been found dead in his yard, where he fell on his face, from a stroke of apoplexy. This was his second stroke, the first being only a slight one, occurring last winter.
Mr. Annan was 65 years of age at time of being taken away, a life-long resident of Page county, having been born on his father's farm south of Page Center in 1866. He was a man of unusual character and influence, being mayor of Coin at time of leaving us. He is survived by his wife and six children, Mrs. Edna Sulzer, Mrs. John Sulzer, Harry Annan, Bryan Annan, Mrs. Ruby Green and Charles R. Annan.

[ANNAN, WILLIAM LEWIS "LEW"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 19, 1931
COIN, March 16 – Our community was greatly shocked Sunday morning when the word came to them that Lewis Annan, an old-time citizen of Coin, had dropped dead in his yard in the west part of town. Mrs. Annan had gone to the church services and Mr. Hall of the school faculty, who was a boarder in the home, had noticed him leaving the room some time previous, but thinking he had gone to his place of business down town, did not think strange of his absence, but on looking out of the window facing the back yard, discovered him lying out in the yard and on going to him found him lifeless. Summoning help, he was carried into the house and the family was notified. The shock was so great that Mrs. Annan was rendered almost delirious for the entire day.

[ANNAN, WILLIAM LEWIS "LEW"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 26, 1931
W. L. Annan – William Lewis Annan, son of Henry and Louisa Anna, was born Feb. 25, 1866, near Page Center, Iowa. His entire life has been spent in Lincoln township with the exception of one year spent in proving up a claim in Wyoming and two years at Shambaugh, Ia. He lived on a farm until the last few years, which have been spent in Coin, where he has been associated with Tomlinson & Co. in the harness and shoe business.
His sudden death Sunday morning, March 17, came as a terrible shock to all, for he seemed especially well, though he had suffered a slight stroke a few weeks ago, and a second one is believed to have caused his death.
On Oct. 27, 1886, he was united in marriage to Lizzie Bonsall. To this union were born six children: Mrs. Edna Sulser of Coin; Charles A. Annan of Clarinda; Harry and Bryan Annan of Coin; Mrs. Ruby Green of Westboro and one daughter dying in infancy.
Lewis was one of a family of ten. Three brothers and one sister with his parents preceded him in death, the one brother, Marion, having died just three weeks ago. The remaining brothers, George, Frank and Charley, and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Hutchison and Mrs. Anna Anderson, are left with the wife, children and twelve grandchildren to mourn the loss of this loved one.
"Lew," as he was commonly known, was of a happy, jovial disposition, loyal to his home and family, a highly respected citizen, especially loved by the children of the community, being mayor of the town of Coin at the time of his death.
Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church at Coin, conducted by Dr. Davison. Interment at Polsley cemetery.

[BLOOM, LAWRENCE, 1895 - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 22, 1897
NORTHBORO – Lawrence Bloom, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bloom, died Wednesday at 11:15 p. m. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Little Lawrence was one of the little twins so much admired in our community but now has gone to a better clime. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in this hour of sorrow.

[BOYLE, ELIAS JARRETT]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 18, 1897
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Steele and daughter went to Sheridan, Mo., Friday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Steele's nephew, Mr. Garrett Boyle, who died at Manitou, Colo., Thursday, Feb. 11th, 1897, where he went about a year ago for his health. Mr. Boyle was a bright and amiable young man. All regret his untimely death at the age of 19 years. Mr. Steele and family returned home Tuesday evening from their sad mission.
[Note: The name on his headstone is Elias Jarrett.]

[BOYLE, ELIAS JARRETT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 19, 1897
Jarret Boyle, a nephew of Mrs. James Steele of this city, died Thursday, the 11th inst., of consumption at Manitou Springs, Col. The remains were conveyed to his home, Sheridan, Mo., for burial, where the funeral was held Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Steele attended the services from Clarinda, returning home Tuesday evening. The deceased was 19 years of age, an excellent young man, very bright and companionable. He was unusually well educated for one of his age and at 17 taught a Missouri school.

[BOYLE, ELIAS JARRETT]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 19, 1897
James Steele and wife were down at Sheridan, Mo., last week and attended the funeral of their nephew, Jarrett Boyle, who was buried at that place Sunday. The young man was in Clarinda a short time last year and during that time made a number of acquaintances. Deceased was 19 years of age and died at Manitou Springs.

[CARTMILL, ETHEL MAY]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 25, 1897
Died, at the home of Albert Cartmill and wife, March 13, at 6:30 a. m. Saturday morning, their little girl, Ethel May Cartmill, age 4 years, 5 months and 5 days, the cause being the dread disease of lung fever. She was a bright, loving little girl and all who knew her loved her. On the morning that she died she raised her little arms and said, "I am coming, I am coming." The little lips are closed forever, but we know our darling that has crossed the 'dark river of death" is safe in the arms of Jesus, free from pain and suffering, with no dark future before her. Ye to give our darlings up in childhood sometimes seems more than we can bare. It seems as though our very hearts were being torn from  us, yet we know when a little child passes away in its innocence that it is not lost to us forever, but only gone before to help and beckon us home to that bright and happier home for Jesus has said "suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for such is the kingdom of Heaven.
Dearest Ethel thou hast left us,
Here our loss we deeply feel;
But 'tis God that has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.      C.

[CARTMILL, ETHEL MAY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 26, 1897
Ethel May Cartmill died March 13, 1897 in Clarinda, Ia., born Oct. 8, 1893, at Keokuk, Ia. Age 4 years, 5 months and 5 days. [Poem not transcribed.]

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. H. Mendenhall; pall bearers, Bertha Webb, Alice Banks, Maud Jones, Effie Knight and Annie Dunn.  A. Cartmill

[CARTMILL, ETHEL MAY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 7, 1898
A. [lbert] Cartmill, formerly in the employ of the Clarinda Poultry, Butter and Egg company here, has removed the boy of his little child from the Clarinda cemetery to Keokuk. The child died and buried here about four months ago.

[CLIZBE, VIOLET JENNY WALKER]
Casper Star-Tribune (Casper, Wyoming), Thursday, August 20, 1959
R. E. Clizbe's Mother Succumbs in Cheyenne
Mrs. W. [illiam] E. [arl] Clizbe, 59, of Cheyenne, mother of Robert E. Clizbe, field supervisor for the Employment Security Commission at Casper, died at a Cheyenne Hospital Wednesday night after a lengthy illness. Mr. Clizbe was at her bedside.
Funeral services were set tentatively for Saturday afternoon at the Wiederspahn Chapel of Chimes. Burial will be at Cheyenne.
Mrs. Clizbe had been a visitor in Casper on a number of occasions.

[COLLINS, JOHN ALBERT]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 11, 1897
Mrs. J. M. Crabill received the sad news yesterday morning of the sudden death of her brother, Mr. John Collins, of Buchanan township, and in company with her husband went down this morning to attend the funeral tomorrow.

[CRAIG, WILLIAM, 1808 – 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 26, 1897
William Craig, an uncle of W. B. Craig of this city, died the 5th inst, near Kilbourne, Ia., age 88 years, 2 months and 27 days. He was born in County Down, Ireland, Nov. 8, 1808, leaving his native land at the age of 19 years, coming to the United States and settling in Ohio. About the year 1839 or 1840 he removed to Van Buren county, Ia. In 1844 he married Phoebe Kennedy. The wife died in 1849. Three children were born of the union, one of whom, John, survives. He died a member of the United Presbyterian church, of which he had long been a member and before that was a member of the Seceder church. Even in his old age he was so well and hearty that in late years he had often walked eight miles to attend church. The deceased was known by a number of Clarinda people.

[DAVIS, GEORGE, 1884 – 1897]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 7, 1897
Geo. Davis, a colored boy aged eleven years, died Friday from typhoid fever, in east Clarinda and was buried Saturday. His mother died a few years ago and his father soon after deserted him, leaving him here with friends.

[DAVIS, GEORGE, 1884 – 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 15, 1897
George Davis, who departed this life Thursday evening, Dec. 31, 1896, was born in this city May 12, 1884, age at death 13 years and 7 months. He professed religion under pastor Rev. Richmond Taylor in 1893 and united with A. M. E. church and continued a faithful and consistent Christian to the end. He always seemed to be possessed with the true moral principle. A few days before his death he was in constant conversation with the Lord and seemed very happy. His mother had passed on before him to the world beyond. He leaves two brothers, a grandfather and mother, uncles and aunts, and other near relatives together with a host of friends to mourn his departure. He was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Lounneer. Rev. R. Knight officiated at the funeral as pastor.

[DILLINGER, CLARENCE EARL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 5, 1897
Clarence Earl Dillinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dillinger, died the 28th ult., at the home of his parents in East River township, age 3 years, 7 months and 10 days. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. H. A. Carlton of Clarinda, from the text, Mark x, 14: "Suffer little children to come unto me and for bid them not." The burial was at the Davis schoolhouse, four miles south of this city.

[DILLINGER, CLARENCE EARL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 5, 1897
Mr. Dillinger's little child was buried in the Davis cemetery last Saturday. They have the sympathy of the community.

[DILLINGER, CLARENCE EARL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 5, 1897
Died – Jan. 28, 1897, in East River township, Clarence Earl Dillinger, aged 3 years, 7 months and 10 days. The funeral sermon was preached from Mark 10-4: "Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them, not." H. A. Carlton, of Clarinda, officiated.

[DUNN, JESSE'S DAUGHTER, - 1897]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 28, 1897
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Dunn of East River mourn the death of their six year old daughter, which occurred Monday, Jan. 25, 1897 from whooping cough.

[DUNN, JESSE'S CHILD, - 1897]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 4, 1897
Last week mention was made of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dunn's child Jan. 25th, at their East River home, from diptheria. Saturday another past away and four more lay very sick at the time. It is indeed a sad case, rendered more so by the fact that they are very poor and scarcely able to keep starvation and death from their door without a visitation of this dread disease. The fact coming to the knowledge of the trustees they at once procured food, fuel and clothing and relieved their temporary wants. . . .

[GARRISON, FRANK'S INFANT, - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 5, 1897
The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garrison died Wednesday at their home three miles northwest of Yorktown, age 2 weeks.

[GARRISON, FRANK'S INFANT, - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 9, 1897
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garrison's infant child, whom we mentioned in our last issue as being hopelessly ill, died last Wednesday. The parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sorrow.

[GAUS, SARAH, MRS., - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
Mrs. Sarah Gaus died in Shenandoah the 6th inst., age 68 years, 6 months and 8 days.

[GILLESPIE, ORA]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 22, 1897
BRADDYVILLE – Fred Gillespie's daughter, who has been suffering from diphtheria, died the 20th inst. of that disease. She was 14 years old and a bright, sweet child, loved by all who knew her.

[HAMM, RUTH CATHERINE DAVID]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
ESSEX – Mrs. John Hamm died Sunday morning at 6 o'clock. She was buried Monday at Franklin Grove.

[HAYS, ARMITTA DELL "MITTIE" SLEETH]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 15, 1958
Mrs. Armitta Hays – Armitta Dell Hays, daughter of John and Sarah Sleath [Sleeth], was born Aug. 7, 1877, at Grant City, Mo. and departed from this life May 1, 1958, at the Municipal Hospital.
On June 20, 1897, she was united in marriage with Jacob William Hays. To this union six children were born: Robert E of California, Elba J of North Dakota, Hershel T of California, Vollie F. of Ventura, Ia, Mernie C of Clarinda and William B who preceded his mother in death in September 1953. Her husband preceded her in death on Jan 19, 1932.
She leaves to mourn her passing five sons, one sister, Mrs Clara Dailey, seven grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral service was held May 5 at the Foster-Harmon-Williams Mortuary in Clarinda with the Rev J L Hunter, pastor of the Free Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Old Memory Cemetery near New Market.

[HAYS, WILLIAM, 1869 - 1932]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 21, 1932
Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Hayes, of Centerville, Ted Hayes, of Sioux City and Mr. and Mrs. Elba Hayes and family of Detroit Lakes, Mich. [Minn.], are in Clarinda, called here by the serious illness of the father, William Hayes, who recently suffered a stroke of paralysis and is very low.

[HAYS, WILLIAM, 1869 – 1932]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 28, 1932
William Hayes – William, son of Thomas and Martha Hayes, was born near Bedford, Ia., Jan. 1, 1869 and departed this life at his home in Clarinda, Ia., Jan. 19, 1932, aged 63 years, 18 days.
He was united in marriage June 1, 1897, to Miss Armittie Sleeth. To this union nine children were born, three dying in infancy.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, six sons, Robert of Merced, Cal., Elba of Detroit Lakes, Minn., Herschel of Centerville, Ia., Vollie of Clarinda, Ia., William of Sioux City, Ia. and Mernie at home; and five grandchildren and three brothers, Bud Hayes of Shenandoah, Ia., John Hayes of Des Moines, Ia., B. L. Hayes of Clarinda, Ia., and two sisters, Mrs. Grover Hughes of Clarinda, Ia., and Mrs. Walter Hardy of Nodaway, Ia. and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the Walker Funeral Home Jan. 22, 1932, at 1:30 p. m. by Rev. G. F. Tackett of College Springs, Ia. Interment was made in the Memory cemetery.
[Note: The last name is spelled Hays on his headstone.]

[HAYS, WILLIAM, 1869 – 1932]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 28, 1932
YORKTOWN – Leonard Bain, George Parrott, Clayton Sampson and Walter Paris attended the funeral services of Wm. Hayes in Clarinda Friday afternoon. Mr. Hayes was a fellow worker with them in the Pearson coal mine.

[HAYS, WILLIAM, 1869 – 1932]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, January 28, 1932
Mrs. Grace Balch and Clyde Hays went to Clarinda Friday to attend the funeral of Wm. Hays.

[HENN, LOLA PEARL, 1896 – 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 22, 1897
NORTHBORO – The child of Charley Henn died Thursday morning, the 14th inst., at 1 o'clock. This child was born Dec. 19, 1896.

[HENN, MARTHA MATILDA "TILLIE" MCGINNIS]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 17, 1956
BLANCHARD, May 15 – Memorial services for Mrs Tillie Henn were held in the United Presbyterian church at College Springs Monday, May 14, at two o'clock, conducted by Dr R M Davis. Pallbearers were Glen Boylan, Francis Chapman, Don Hensleigh, Dennis Johnston, Ernest Borthwick and Eldon Griffith. Music by Joe McKinley, soloist, and Mrs Clarence Whigham, organist. Flowers, Mrs Chester Hess, Mrs William Hutt, Mrs Doyle Gibson and Mrs Earl Gibson. Interment in the Blanchard cemetery. Mrs Henn lived most of her life on the farm 1 ½ miles west of town. Her sister, Mrs Emory of Forest City, was able to attend. Her daughter, Mrs Dale Schooler of Oklahoma City, stayed in Shenandoah to be with her mother several months and one of the Schooler boys in service came for the service.

[HENN, MARTHA MATILDA "TILLIE" MCGINNIS]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 17, 1956
Rites Monday For Mrs Tillie Henn
Burial at Blanchard
COLLEGE SPRINGS, May 15 – Funeral services were held at United Presbyterian Church in College Springs May 14 for Mrs Tillie Henn born March 26, 1871. She died May 11, 1956, at the hospital in Shenandoah after a long illness. Services were conducted by Dr. Ray Davis. She is survived by two sons and a daughter, Phillip and Charles of Blanchard and Mrs Dale Schooler of Amarillo, Tex, four grandsons, one granddaughter and a sister at Forrest City, Mo. Burial was at Blanchard cemetery.

[HENN, MELVINA "MALLIE" HOLMES]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 9, 1906
NORTHBORO – The sad news of the death of Mrs. Charles Henn was received here Monday morning. She died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes, near Locust Grove, early Monday morning. She had been failing very rapidly for some time and although death was expected at any time, yet it came as a shock to the entire community. On her return from the Clarinda Hospital she was taken to the home of her parents, where everything that medical aid and loving hands could do for her was done but death claimed her as its victim early Monday morning. She was a true Christian and was indeed a kind, faithful and loving wife and mother. She was the mother of three sweet little girls who are now left without the tender and watchful care of a loving mother. Besides her husband and three children she leaves a father and mother, sisters and brothers, and those of other relatives and friends who are left to mourn their loss We failed to learn the particulars in regard to the funeral services, but they were likely held today, Tuesday. The entire community extends their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family who are left to mourn the loss of such a dear one.

[HINCHMAN, NANCY NICKELL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
Mrs. Nancy Hinchman, mother of Mrs. J. D. Jones of this city, died Wednesday at 5 p. m. at Rushville, Ind., age 93 years. She had lived over 70 years on the farm where she died. the funeral is this afternoon.

[HINCHMAN, NANCY NICKELL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
Mrs. J. D. Jones received on Wednesday morning, a telegram announcing the death of her mother, Mrs. Nancy Hinchman, at Rushville, Ind. Mrs. Hinchman had reached the advanced age of 93 years and was an exemplary Christian for well nigh a century. Two sons, J. W. Hinchman, of Glenwood and A. C. Hinchman, of Glenwood and A. C. Hinchman, of Red Oak, were summoned and went east Wednesday morning. The funeral was set for Friday morning at 10 o'clock.

HINCHMAN, NANCY NICKELL]
Rushville Republican (Rushville, Indiana), Friday, March 12, 1897
An Old Settler Dead.
Mrs. Nancy Nichols Hinchman, aged 92 years, 5 months and 14 days, a pioneer of Rush county, died at the old homestead in Union township, last Tuesday afternoon, at five o'clock of old age.
Mrs. Hinchman was born in Monroe county, West Virginia, on Sept. 25th, 1804, and was married to James Hinchman, Sr., in 1821. They moved to Rush county the same year and settled on the farm on which she died, having lived there for seventy-six years. She was the mother of fourteen children, thirteen of whom lived to maturity and raised families of their own. Until 1882 there was not a death in the family, except one child which died in infancy, when her husband died.
The following children survive her: John T., Robert N. and Alvin B. Hinchman, and Mrs. George W. Young, of this county; Jesse G. Hinchman, St. Louis; A. [mos] C.[lay] Hinchman, Red Oak, Iowa; J. [oseph] V. [incent] Hinchman, Glenwood, Iowa; Margaret Jones, Clarinda, Iowa; Carey Hinchman, Winchester, Kan., and J. [ames] R. [oss] Hinchman, Missoula, Montana.
Mrs. Hinchman was a good, Christian lady, and many friends mourn her death. The funeral services were held at the family home today, conducted by Rev. Henry R. Pritchard, of Indianapolis. Burial in the Hinchman graveyard.
[Note: Corrections to this obituary were published in the Rushville Republican, March 26, 1897 by one of the sons.  See corrections in next entry.]

[HINCHMAN, NANCY NICKELL]
Rushville Republican (Rushville, Indiana), Friday, March 26, 1897
The Late Mrs. Nancy Hinchman
RUSHVILLE, Ind., March 24th, 1897.
To the Editor of the Republican:
In an obituary notice of the death of our dear mother, Nancy (Nickell) Hinchman, I notice several errors as to dates which please correct. She was born in Monroe county, now West Virginia, on September 5th, 1804 and was married to James Hinchman of the same county and State, April 11th, 1822, and they moved to Indiana, arriving in Rush county on the 14th day of November 1822. She lived continuously on the same farm ever since—74 years, 3 months and 23 days. At her death she was 92 years, 6 months and 4 days old. She was the mother of 14 children, ten of whom survive her, the youngest being now 48 years, 5 months and 14 days old. She was the last one of the charter members of Ben Davis Christian church, of which she had been a member for over sixty years.   J. T. Hinchman.

[HORNING, ANNA "ANNIE" GOOD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 22, 1897
MORSMAN VALLEY – Annie Good was born in Fairfield county, O., 1826, was married to Jacob Horning of Ohio in 1850. To them were born 12 children, 11 of whom are living. One preceded the mother, who peacefully took her departure to the spirit world last Sabbath morning at 9 o'clock. Three of her children came from Illinois to be with their mother during her last hours. Six lived in and near the old home. One in Ohio and one in Illinois could not come. Just one week from the time she was taken ill her spirit took its flight. Mrs. Horning or "Aunt Annie" as she is better known, was a Christian lady and has for 45 years been a member of the Mennonite church. She selected her text and some of the songs to be sung. The funeral was preached by Rev. Shoemaker of Illinois and he was assisted by the ministers of Shambaugh. The funeral was preached in the brick church of Shambaugh and 30 teams followed her remains to the graveyard, thus showing respect to one we all loved. The friends have the sympathy of all their friends in this their hour of sorrow.

[HORNING, ANNA "ANNIE" GOOD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 22, 1897
SHAMBAUGH – Dr. Potter came to attend the funeral of Mrs. Annie Horning Tuesday.  .  .   .       
Rev. Shoemaker of Illinois came in on the train Tuesday to attend the funeral of Annie Horning. . . .
Mrs. Anna Ferguson and Mrs. Lyda Hermer [Herner] of Illinois came home during their mother's sickness. . . .
Mrs. Annie Horning, who died at her home three miles south of town Sunday morning, leaves a host of friends to mourn her loss.

HORNING, ANNA "ANNIE" GOOD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 12, 1897
SHAMBAUGH – Mrs. Herner and Mrs. Ferguson who were summoned home on account of the illness of their mother, Mrs. Anna Horning, started Monday evening for their home in Illinois.

[HORNING, ANNA "ANNIE" GOOD]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 22, 1897
MORSMAN – Another old settler gone to her eternal rest. Annie Good was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, in 1826. She was married to Jacob Horning, of Fairfield county, in 1850; they lived in holy wedlock for a little more than twenty-two years, each sharing the others sorrow. The fruits of this union were twelve children, eleven of them living. Nine of the children were with their mother during her last hours of suffering. Samuel, of Colorado, and Jacob, of Ohio, could not be present. The sickness of the deceased was of short duration and during her sickness she was delirious the greater part of the time. On Saturday morning, two daughters, Lydia Herner and Annie Ferguson, of Illinois, arrived and during the day she was conscious just long enough to call their names and imprint upon them a mother's kiss and Sabbath morning, Jan. 17, at 9 o'clock, the spirit returned to God who gave it. Mr. Shoemaker, a minister of her choice, was telegraphed and arrived Tuesday morning. The friends and neighbors gathered and at ten o'clock the lonely company wended their way to the brick church at Shambaugh, where Rev. Shoemaker preached an instructive and able sermon from a text selected by the deceased in Rev. 14: 12-13 verses. The deceased was a kind and loving mother and a good neighbor. The church was filled to and overflowing to pay their respects to the one they loved. The ministers of Shambaugh assisted with the services. Some of the songs were also selected by our dear sister, "Oh how happy are they who their Savior obey," "Asleep in Jesus," and "Oh, those beautiful hands." The family have the sympathy of all their friends in this their dark hour of sorrow but as we mourn, we mourn not as those who have no hope, for if we are faithful, we will meet her again for she was a faithful Christian. For forty-five years she has lived a consistent Christian life and has been a faithful member of the Mennonite church. She was seventy years, 2 months and a few days old at her death.
Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep
From which none ever wake to weep.

[HORNING, CHARLOTTE "LOTTIE"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 12, 1897
SHAMBAUGH – Charlotte Horning, daughter of A. [braham] A. and Hettie Horning, was born Oct. 2, 1883, departed this life Feb. 4, 1897, age 13 years, 4 months and 2 days, was converted in the winter of 1893-4 and again in the winter of 1895-6 and has since been faithful to her Master and died in the triumphs of a living faith in Christ. Lottie was a constant sufferer for about 16 weeks and bore her suffering with patience and Christian fortitude. Funeral services were held in the brick church in Shambaugh Friday, at 11 a. m., by Elder Cabbage, pastor, assisted by Rev. Buckner of the M. E. church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Butler cemetery. The family have our heartfelt sympathy.

[HUTCHISON, CHARLES WESLEY]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, August 14, 1944
Charles Hutchison – Charles Wesley Hutchison was born January 25, 1873, at Clarinda, Iowa. He was the son of Thomas and Eliza Hutchison. He was married to Ella Annan February 4, 1893, at Clarinda by Rev. Wallace. To this union were born six children, two dying in infancy. Those living are Etta Moore, Maryville, Mo; Burl, Corning, Iowa; Velma George, New Market, Iowa; Frank, Coin, Iowa.
Mr. Hutchison spent his life in the vicinity of Coin and Yorktown with the exception of three years that he and his family lived in South Dakota. He had retired from the farm, coming to their new home in Clarinda recently. He had been in poor health for some time but was taken seriously ill only two weeks ago and left this world August 1 at the age of 71 years, 6 months and 6 days.
His great delight was his home life, his greatest pleasure was his devoted wife and their family. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, four children, and twelve grandchildren; four sisters, Ona Phelps, Portland, Oregon, Ida Hubert, Effie Marshall and Fannie McNutt, all of College Springs, Iowa; two brothers, Link Hutchison, Sheridan, Wyo, and William Dicken; and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 4, at 2 p m at Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda, conducted by the Rev C R Rowe of the Methodist church. Miss Aletha Hutchings and Mrs Doris Forbes sang "In the Garden" and "Face to Face." There were many beautiful floral offerings. Pallbearers were Harry Annan and Preston Mace. Interment was in the Polsley cemetery near Yorktown.

[HUTCHISON, ELLA CATHERINE ANNAN]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, June 26, 1967
Mrs. Charles Hutchison – Mrs Ella Hutchison was born Sept 12, 1877 at the Annan homestead near Yorktown, Ia. She was married to Charles Hutchison Feb 4, 1893 at Clarinda by Rev Wallace. To this union six children were born, two dying in infancy and Frank in 1959. Mrs. Hutchison spent her entire life in the vicinity of Coin and Yorktown with the exception of three years the family lived in South Dakota. When they retired from the farm they moved to Clarinda where she has lived since. Aunt Ella, as she was affectionately called by many people, left this world June 19 at her daughter's home in Saint Joseph. Sept 12, 1967 she would have been ninety years old. Mrs Hutchison's great delight was keeping her apartment and baking cookies for callers and relatives.
She leaves to mourn her passing two daughters and one son, Mrs. Etta Moore in St Joseph and Mrs. Elton George, New Market and Burl at Corning, a daughter-in-law, Mrs Marge Hutchison, New Market, thirteen grandchildren and thirty-four great grandchildren. A host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 2:00 P M Wednesday June 21, 1967, with Rev D C Davis of the Clarinda Presbyterian Church in charge. Soloist was Doris Forbes, who sang, "In the Garden," and "Face to Face." Organist was Grace Perry. Casket bearers were Elmer Wilson, Charles George, Donald Hutchison, Arthur Hutchison, Verrell Moore and Lloyd Penry. Burial was at the side of her husband in the Polsley cemetery near Yorktown, Iowa.

[HUTSON, MARY ANN PARKER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 25, 1926
HAWLEYVILLE – Mrs. James Huston was laid to rest by the grave of her husband Saturday afternoon. She passed away Wednesday evening at her daughters near Athelstan, Mo. where she has made her home the last two years. There was a large procession regardless of the bad muddy roads. She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Mrs. Fred Fidler and family, as well as by many friends.

[HUTSON, MARY ANN PARKER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 25, 1926
SHAMBAUGH – Alfred and Charles Parker were at Hawleyville Friday, attending the funeral of an aunt, Mrs. Hutson, who passed away at the home of a daughter at Athelstan, Ia. Mrs. Hutson was a former Hawleyville resident and an old resident of this vicinity, having been born and raised near Siam.

[HUTSON, MARY ANN PARKER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, March 1, 1926
DALLAS (Taylor County) – Feb. 26 – Mrs. Hutson, an old resident of North Dallas, passed away at Athelstan last week and was buried at Hawleyville.

[JOHNSON, AUGUST, - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 12, 1897
A telegram was received last Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. C. [harles] A. Johnson of Fremont township, informing them of the death of their eldest son, August Johnson, at Wakefield, Neb. They left immediately to attend the funeral. August was 34 years of age and leaves a widow and four children. He had just been visiting his old home in Fremont township and left there Saturday, the 30th ul., for his home, dying about a week later from pneumonia. He was an excellent and popular young man and his death is a severe blow to relatives and friends.

[JOHNSON, AUGUST, - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 12, 1897
NYMAN – A gloom has spread over a well-known and prominent home in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. C. [harles] A. Johnson were visited week before last by their sons and their families from Wakefield, Neb. They left for home about two weeks ago. Last Sunday a dispatch arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson that their beloved son August had died at Wakefield after a very brief illness of pneumonia. The parents left immediately for Wakefield. They have the deepest sympathy of the whole community where Mr. Johnson is so well known, loved and respected. The deceased, August, was well known here as he spent his youth at his parents home and only a few years ago moved to Wakefield.

[JOHNSON, AUGUST, - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 5, 1897
NYMAN – Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson arrived home a few days ago from Wakefield, where they had gone on the sad mission of burying their beloved son August. They remained a few weeks with the grief-stricken widow to attend to some of her affairs. Life is but a long deep and painful sigh from the cradle to the grave.

[JOHNSON, AUGUST, - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 12, 1897
MISSION RIDGE - Sunday evening Mr. C. A. Johnson (ex-supervisor) and family received a telegram that their son, August, of Wakefield, Neb., had died Sunday noon after only a few days illness. This news was a hard blow to the folks here as the deceased with his family had only left here a week before where they had visited for about a month. He leaves a wife and four small children, also parents and two brothers and three sisters here and a brother and sister in Nebraska. The sorrow stricken family have the sympathy of all in their affliction. Later. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson left for Wakefield, Neb., Monday morning, to attend the funeral.

[JOHNSON, CAROLINE MRS., - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 15, 1897
Mrs. Caroline Johnson died Wednesday in this city, age 65 years. She came to Clarinda about three months ago from Tarkio, Mo. She leaves a husband, three sons and four daughters. The funeral was yesterday afternoon at the Second Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Mr. Mendenhall.

[JOHNSON, CAROLINE, MRS., - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 15, 1897
Mrs. Caroline Johnson (colored) died at her home in the Third Ward on the 13th at 3 o'clock, of a cancer trouble. Funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment was made in Clarinda cemetery. Deceased was 62 years of age.

[JOHNSON, PAINTER, MRS., - 1897
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 19, 1897
NYMAN – Mrs. Painter Johnson who has a long time been a sufferer from a chronic trouble, succumbed last Sunday morning at 1 o'clock. She was buried last Tuesday from the Swedish Lutheran church, of which she and her family have been members for many years. The funeral was very large. The sorrowing family has the sympathy of the whole community in this great affliction.

[JOHNSON, THOMAS, - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 8, 1897
Thomas Johnson died Sunday morning at his home in Douglas township, of which he was an old resident, age about 70 years. He had been an invalid for a long time. He was buried Tuesday morning at North Grove.

[KAYLOR, JOHN JACOB]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
John Jacob Kaylor died the 8th inst., in Shenandoah, in the 52d year of his age.

[KENNEDY, CLARENCE HAROLD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 8, 1897
Clarence Harold Kennedy – Died, Dec. 27, 1896, Clarence Harold Kennedy, age 4 months and 20 days, after an illness of only four days. The funeral services were held Dec. 29 at Cramer Chapel, being conducted by Rev. R. E. Harvey of Hepburn. The remains were laid to rest in the North Page cemetery. May the blessing of God be with the bereaved parents. R. E. H.

[KENNEDY, CLARENCE HAROLD]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 1, 1897
Died, Dec. 26, 1896, Clarence Harold Kennedy, aged 4 months and 20 days. The funeral services were held at Cramer Chapel at 2 p. m., Dec. 28th, conducted by Rev. R. E. Harvey, of Hepburn. The remains were laid to rest in the North Page cemetery. May the comfort of God's presence be with the bereaved parents.

[KENNEDY, CLARENCE HAROLD]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 8, 1897
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kennedy were called upon to mourn the death of their infant son, Clarence Harold, on Dec. 27, of congestion of the lungs. Although his stay was brief, little Clarence, by his loving ways, held a place in their hearts and home that will be sadly vacant, but we must trust our kind Heavenly Father, who doeth all things well. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire neighborhood in this their hour of trouble and sorrow.

[KEPPLE, ROBERT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 19, 1897
Robert Kepple died Friday, the 12th inst., at his home in the eastern part of this city, of typhoid fever, age about 57 years. He leaves a wife and several children, the three younger of whom lived with the father and mother. The funeral was held Sunday, conducted by Warren post No. 11, G. A. R., with W. O. Hutchings as the minister. The late Mr. Kepple was a soldier of the Union army, belonging to Co. G, of the One Hundred and Twelfth Illinois regiment and was a pensioner, drawing $24 a month from the government. He was an old resident of Page county and had a large acquaintance; a man of genial nature, kind and generous to family and friend.

[KEPPLE, ROBERT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 19, 1897
HAWLEYVILLE – Mrs. Minard and Mrs. Moore were called to Clarinda last Saturday to attend the funeral of their father, Mr. Kepple.

[KEPPLE, ROBERT]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 16, 1897
Robert Kepple, a resident of the First Ward, died Feb. 13 and was buried on Sunday in the Clarinda cemetery. The cause of death was lung trouble. Mr. Kepple was an old soldier. Deceased was 54 years of age.

[LEWIS, JOHN, - 1897]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 25, 1897
John Lewis, an old colored soldier, died at the home of his son in east Clarinda, Monday night, March 22, 1897, aged about sixty years. He had been sick a long time.

[LEWIS, JOHN, - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 26, 1897
John Lewis Dead. An Ex-Slave, Union Soldier. A Good and Faithful Man Passes Away.
John Lewis died Monday, March 22, at 10 p. m. at the home of his son in this city. He was a victim of consumption and passed away at the age of 62 years. The late Mr. Lewis had resided in Clarinda since about the close of the civil war. He was brought to Missouri from Kentucky in his early life and was a slave in Missouri on a plantation a few miles northwest of Savannah. V. Graff of this city knew him on the plantation 38 or 40 years ago. Lewis belonged to a man named James Shoemaker and the latter's plantation adjoined the farm of Mr. Graff's father. V. Graff was largely instrumental in giving Lewis his liberty and took a leading part in the work of running colored people out of Missouri onto free soil. Mr. Graff was in the Union army at the time of Lewis escape and afterwards Lewis enlisted in Co. E, Sixtieth U. S. Colored infantry and served his country faithfully for two years. Lewis was a very industrious man and Mr. Graff says he never knew him to utter a cross word. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the A. M. E. church under the auspices of Warren post No. 11, G. A. R. of which he did an honored member. Rev. Mr. McKnight read the Scripture selection, there was prayer by Rev. H. A. Carlton, chaplain of the post and an excellent and touching sermon by Rev. Mendenhall, after which Mr. Carlton spoke briefly. The members of the post then accompanied the remains to the city cemetery, where the burial took place.

[LEWIS, JOHN, - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, March 23, 1897
John Lewis died last evening at the home of his son, George Lewis, in east Clarinda. The end has been long expected, as consumption was the complaint and it never looses its grip. He will be buried tomorrow by the G. A. R. post of the city. the services will be held at the A. M. E. Church, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Knight, of that church, will preached the funeral sermon. Mr. Lewis as a private in the 60th Colored Regiment and did good service at a time when the country needed men and his memory should and will be respected.

[LEWIS, JOHN, - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 26, 1897
John Lewis, who died on Monday eve, was buried on Wednesday as announced to be in Tuesday's paper. The G. A. R. took charge of the burial and gave him all the attention that they always give the boys who wore the blue. Elsewhere will be found resolutions passed by the Post in honor of the deceased. The old soldiers are going rapidly now and only a few years will see the last. Let them have all the honor they can while they live, for they deserve it all.

[LINN, JONAS DANIELSSON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
Jonas Linn died Thursday of last week at his home in Douglas township, after a short illness, having been taken with la grippe and lung fever the Sunday previous. He was 67 years of age, an old settler of Douglas township and a useful church worker. He had done much for the welfare of the Mission church. He leaves a widow and several children. The burial was Sunday at the Nyman cemetery.

[LINN, JONAS DANIELSSON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
NYMAN – The following regarding Jonas Linn who recently died at Bethesda has been kindly handed in to your correspondent: Mr. Linn was born Jan. 20, 1830 in Nydala parish, Smoland, Sweden. Married Miss Carrie Johnson, March 24, 1851. Thirteen children were born to them, five daughters and three sons survive their father. Mr. Linn arrived in America in 1863. Came first to Henry county, Ills. Moved to Page county, Ia., 1871. Lived here until his death. He died in the faith of his Savior, March 4, at 3:40 p. m., age 67 years. Dispatches summoning two of his daughters from Kansas were sent, but they were, by circumstances, prevented to be present at the funeral. He was buried last Sunday at Nyman cemetery by Rev. Blomstrand, who preached the funeral sermon at the Mission church with text, Job, 26. Peace over his memory. He has lived in communion with God over 40 years and has been a member of the Mission church since it was organized. The surviving wife and children wish to express their gratitude to all who kindly administered to the wants of the husband and father during his last illness and showed their sympathy by their presence at the funeral.

[LINN, JONAS DANIELSSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
MISSION RIDGE – The funeral of Jonas Linn, of Douglas township, was held at the church here last Sunday at 1 o'clock. Mr. Linn had been a member of this church ever since its organization and was a true Christian and highly respected by everyone. His remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near Nyman.

[MADDUX, MARTIN LUTHER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 26, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS – On Saturday evening, after a little over a week of severe illness, Martin L.[uther] Maddux was called to his long home. He had been an invalid for several years and though his death was not unexpected, it seemed quite sudden since his general health had been better this winter than last. Congestion of the lungs was the immediate cause of his death. The early life of the deceased was spent in Tennessee and Mississippi. In his young manhood he lived in Illinois and later came into the territory of Iowa. In 1853 he took Miss Lillie A. Paxton for his wife. Their union was blessed with five sons and one daughter, all but one of whom are called to mourn his loss. He united with the United Presbyterian church in 1891 and remained a member until his death. The funeral services were conducted from the church on Monday at 10:30, Rev. Martin conducting the exercises. The remains were laid to rest in the Maple Hill cemetery.
[Note: The last name is spelled Maddox on his headstone. The last name is spelled Maddux on other records, e. g., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Application]

[MADDUX, MARTIN LUTHER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 23, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS - Martin L. [uther] Maddux was born in northern Miss., June 15, 1826. Two years later moved into Tennessee, where he resided till 18 years of age. He removed from there to Il. and from there to Iowa, while it was yet a territory. He was married to Miss Lillie Paxton Oct. 25, 1853. There was given to this union five boys and one girl. All the children except one boy, live to mourn the loss of a kind father. Their mother was called home several years ago.
Mr. Maddux enlisted in the 10th Kan. Vol. Infantry as musician. He was mustered out Aug. 5, 1864 and came to Page county in 1878. He united with the U. P. Church in 1891 and remained a faithful Christian until death. He died at 11:35 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1897. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Martin at the U. P. church Monday at 10:30 a. m. after which the remains were interred in the South Cemetery.

[MAIR, EDNA JANE BONSALL ANNAN]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, August 6, 1956
Edna Mair – Edna Mair, daughter of Robert and Matilda Bonsall, was born Sept. 15, 1875 at Taintor, Ia, and died July 23, 1956, at the age of 80 years, 10 months and eight days.
Part of her early life was spent in Page County.
She was married to John Annan in the year of 1898. To this union eight children were born; two preceded her in death. The six living children are Carrie Gillespie of Clarinda, Henry Annan of Shenandoah, Rhoda Hammer of Berkeley, Calif, Bertha Forgy of Kansas City, Mo, Wilma O'Harra of Auburn, Nebr, and John Annan of Coin. Mr Annan died in 1913 at Shambaugh.
Later in life she married John Mair and they lived in Nortonville, Kans. Again her home was broken when Mr Mair died Jan 1, 1946. She continued living in Nortonville as long as her health permitted. She leaves to mourn her death, besides her six children, 17 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, a sister, Mrs Tillie Linnsted of Taintor, Ia and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home July 26 with the Rev G E Hines in charge. Soloist was Gloria Nell, organist Aletha Hutchings. Casket bearers who carried her to her final resting place in the Polsley Cemetery were Ross Annan, Gary Annan, Jimmie O'Harra, Fred Forgy, Bill Forgy, Galen Forgy.

[MAIR, JOHN]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 17, 1946
COIN – Mr. and Mrs. John Annan and family, Mrs. John Sulser and Henry Annan from Shenandoah, drove to Nortonville, Kansas, last Friday to attend the funeral of Mr. Annan's stepfather, John Mair. All of the group, except John Annan, returned home on Sunday and Mr. Annan stayed until Wednesday when he returned on the train.

[MCKEE, JOHN A., 1863 – 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 5, 1897
With much surprise and great sorrow, the news was received here Tuesday forenoon of the death, that morning, at Excelsior Springs, Mo., of John A. McKee of Clarinda. Last week he was reported better. A short time ago he seemed to others a healthy man. His death is attributed to quick consumption. The remains arrived in this city Wednesday afternoon and were conveyed to the home of John Hull, where they were viewed by his friends until yesterday afternoon, when they were taken to Harlan township, his former home. The funeral is this afternoon at the Reformed Presbyterian church. The deceased was in the 28th year of his age, was a graduate of the Clarinda high school and had been in business here at different times. About the first of this year he bought an interest in the furniture business of John Hull. He was an excellent and popular young man who deserved the many friends he had.

[MCKEE, JOHN A., 1863 – 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
The death of John A. McKee was published in The Journal last week. The funeral of that excellent and popular young man was held last Friday afternoon at the Reformed Presbyterian church in Harlan township, to which place the remains were conveyed from the home of his mother, Mrs. M. E. McKee. There were beautiful floral decorations about the church and tasty floral tributes on the casket. The opening funeral address was by Rev. William Pinkerton, who was followed by Rev. J. W. Dill. The pallbearers were F. L. Blair, Walter W. Hill, Russell Farrens, Will Craig, W. B. Shoemaker, E. E. Webster, E. B. Westcott and C. L. Berry. The burial was in the cemetery by the church. The attendance at the funeral was large. The death of Mr. McKee is deeply regretted and sincerely mourned by a very wide circle of friends

.[MCKEE, JOHN A., 1863 – 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, March 2, 1897
Death of John McKee.
John Hull received a telegram this morning from Dave McKee at Excelsior Springs, Mo., stating that John McKee had just passed over to the silent majority and that the remains would be here on the 8.30 train tomorrow evening. There was nothing else, no other details concerning the sad ending and we are unable to learn more for today. Mr. McKee went to Excelsior Springs some weeks ago for treatment, but it seems that it availed little in putting off the dread end.
No arrangements have as yet been made for the burial, save that the body is to be brought here. On Friday will appear a more complete notice, with a sketch of the life of the deceased.

MCKEE, JOHN A., 1863 – 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, March 8, 1897
In Memoriam.
John A. McKee, the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Rev. David McKee, was born at their home near Clarinda, Iowa, Sept. 23, 1868 and died at Excelsior Springs, Mo., March 2, 1897, at 6:30 a. m. at the age of 28 years. He had been suffering for some weeks from an attack of catarrhal fever, which resulted in acute blood poisoning from which his entire system suffered. The final collapse was almost instant, he seeming much better up to the last moment.
His early life was spent on the farm at his home. He obtained his early education at the Clarinda high school, from which he graduated with honor in the class of 1886, at the age of 17. He entered Amity College the following September as a member of the Junior class. He was a diligent student and held in high esteem by both faculty and students. Having fine natural abilities for business life, an opening presented itself. He left college near the close of the year and entered upon his business career with Orth Bros. of Clarinda. After continuing there for some time, he engaged with Mr. Berry in the dry goods business several years. After two years of business experience in Chicago, he returned to Clarinda and was associated in business with Mr. Will Craig until the fire damaging most of their goods, they mutually decided to close out their business.
For several years Mr. McKee occupied rooms in the house of Mr. and Mrs. John Hull. A true and enduring friendship grew up between them.
About the first of January 1897, Mr. Hull invited Mr. McKee to become a partner in his furniture establishment, which was accepted, thus constituting what promised to be a very pleasant and profitable relationship.
During Mr. McKee's illness and until his body was laid to rest in the cemetery, Mr. and Mrs. Hull ministered to him with all the tenderness and kindness that genuine affection could suggest.
Mr. McKee was a careful and kind businessman and made hosts of friends in his business career.
John was a loving and dutiful son, an affectionate brother and a genial friend. He made a public profession of faith in Christ, becoming a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church at the age of 18. He always took great delight in the services of God's house, was an active Christian worker and a much loved Sabbath school teacher. He took delight in caring for the comfort of the ministers of his Lord and Saviour. By his Christian gentleness toward all he won everybody to his friendship.
He leaves a mother, four sisters and one brother as happy mourners, for their sorrow is sweetened by a blessed hope. His death occurred 3 years and 2 months after that of his father. Thus, the reunion progresseth in the Home Eternal.
Eight friends, young men who had been associated with him in school or in business—F. L. Blair, W. A. Craig, John Porter, E. B. Wescott, Russell Farrens, Chas. L. Berry, Walter W. Hill and W. R. Shoemaker—served as pall bearers at the burial service.

[MCNESS, JOHN'S CHILD, - 1897]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 7, 1897
Mr. and Mrs. John McNess, east of the city were called to mourn the death of a five year old child, Monday, from membranous croup. They also have another very sick.

[MILLER, MATILDA]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 4, 1897
YORKTOWN – Am sorry to say that C. F. Miller's girl died here with diphtheria at A. H. Claybaker's and was buried in the Summit cemetery Friday. The relatives and friends have the sympathy of all.

[MILLER, MATILDA]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 29, 1897
YORKTOWN – Miss Matilda Miller, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Miller, was taken with the diptheria the last of the week and after a great deal of suffering, passed away about six o'clock Thursday evening. She has been attending German school here and boarding with Gus Clabacker and died at their home. She was a bright young lady and about sixteen years of age. She will be greatly missed in the community. The parents and family have the sympathy of the entire community.

[PALMER, BERT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
Bert Palmer, son of Mrs. Mary Weidner, died Wednesday at 10 a. m. at his home in this city, in the 22d year of his age, of typhoid fever, preceded by la grippe. The funeral was held at 10 a. m. today. The deceased was a young man of sterling character, very industrious and well-liked by those who knew him. Within the past year he has been in the employ of the Clarinda Poultry, Butter and Egg Company.

[PERRY, ALBERT WILSON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 26, 1897
Albert W. Perry died yesterday at 10 a. m. in this city, after a long illness, age upwards of 70 years. He leaves a widow and two children, both married—Mrs. Nana McLean of College Springs and Mrs. Harriette Burwell of this city. The funeral will be held Sunday.

[PERRY, ALBERT WILSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 26, 1897
Died. It will be a great surprise to many of our readers to learn that yesterday about ten o'clock A. M. Perry died at his home in north Clarinda. The deceased had been ailing for several years but until recently it was not though that the end was so near. His trouble was some disorder of the kidneys. He was about 70 years of age and had been a resident of Clarinda for years. The funeral will be held at the Free Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30. A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday's issue.

[PERRY, ALBERT WILSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, March 2, 1897
A Last Tribute.
Albert W. Perry was born at Aurora, N. Y., in 1827 and died in Clarinda, Iowa, February 25, 1897, aged 70 years, 7 months and 1 day. He was the fifth of six children, four sisters and one brother. In youth he was careless of religious matters and it was not until he was well into manhood that he professed an interest in his future welfare. At a series of revivals held at this town he had a vision in which he saw himself hanging by the fingers to a plank over a seething roaring furnace and the incident took so on him that he soon sought and experienced the great change. He was a local preacher in the M. E. church and was for a time at Binghamton, N. Y. He afterwards returned to Michigan from which place he came to Clarinda in 1871. Here he engaged in mercantile pursuits for [words missing]. He was married to Miss Jane Hodges Dowell in New [words unreadable] early in life left [this life May 30] 1871. In 1872 he again married to Miss Laura Ann Brown by whom [two] children were born to him both of whom are yet living, Mrs. McLean, of College Springs, Mrs. Burwell of this city, member of the Free Methodist Church of Clarinda.
Rev. Phillips, pastor of the Methodist church, preached the funeral sermon. The funeral services were conducted from the church at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery, followed by a very large number of sympathizing friends.

[PERRY, ALBERT WILSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, March 2, 1897
Mr. J. C. Aid, of Norfolk, Neb., Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Miller, of New Market, Mrs. Chas. Perry, of Gravity, S. B. Aid and W. C. Aid, of New Market, were in town over Sabbath, called by the death of A. W. Perry.

[PERRY, ALBERT WILSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
Obituary – Albert W. [ilson] Perry was born in the town of Aurora, Erie county, N. Y., July 24, 1827, where he spent the greater part of his life. He was the fifth of a family of six children, one brother who died young, and four sisters; two sisters survive him, Mrs. Laura Hazen of Chardon, Ohio and Mrs. Harriet Horning of New Philadelphia, Ohio, but who is at this time at Leipsio [Leipzig], Germany.
His parents were sturdy old Vermont people and were blest with enough of this world's goods to gratify all his youthful desires. Their affections were lavished upon their only son, in him all their hopes centered, and to him was left the greater part of his father's estate. At the age of twenty-three years, he married Jane Hodges Dowell, who died May 30, 1871, a triumphant Christian. There were no children by this union.
He was converted in a protracted meeting held by Rev. Wm. Kendall in West Falls, N. Y., when he was thirty years old. He united with the Methodist Episcopal church, became an active member and was ordained a local preacher. At the organization of the Free Methodist church, he became one of the charter members and was a member of it at his death. He joined the conference, being then sent with Rev. Wm. Cooley, to the city of Binghamton, N. Y., where they had much success, and many souls were converted. He next went to Coopersville, Mich., there doing evangelistic work for several years.
He was again married June 12, 1872, to Laura Brown Carroll, this union being blest with two children. The next year joining the Michigan conference, he was sent to Jackson, Mich., as pastor, Bishops B. T. Roberts and E. P. Hart to his assistance and through their united efforts a class of seventeen was organized. His health failing him there, he came to Clarinda, Iowa, hoping a change of climate would be beneficial. Shortly after coming here he had a stroke of paralysis, unfitting him for ministerial work.
The following year he went into the mercantile business with Mr. E. Stoney which resulted in a disastrous financial failure to him and completely shattered his nervous system.
A chronic disease of the kidneys confined him to his bed since September. His trust was in the Lord who had so mercifully saved him and kept him faithful and who most wonderfully sustained and comforted him through his entire illness. His conscious word were in [words unreadable] to others to be true to God.
Albert W. Perry died at his home in Clarinda, Iowa, Thursday, Feb. 25th, at [words unreadable] aged 69 years, seven months and one day, leaving a wife and two daughters, Mrs. J. L. McLean, of College Springs, Iowa and Mrs. Dallas D. Burwell of this place.
[Poem not transcribed.]

[PERRY, LAURA ANN BROWN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 12, 1907
Mrs. Laura Perry, widow of the late A. W. Perry, died suddenly in this city, Thursday morning, April 11, 1907. Family prayer was being held at the time and Mrs. Perry and others in her household were on their knees, when she fell over dead, her heart having failed her. Mrs. Perry was 70 years of age. Her maiden name was Brown. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. L. McLean of Carthage, Mo. and Mrs. D. D. Burwell of Hooker, Okla.; also by two sisters, Mrs. M. J. Hopper of Elmo, Mo., and Mrs. Hannah Brown of Buffalo, Wyo. Mrs. Brown was here at the time of Mr. Perry's death and Mrs. Hopper arrived last evening. The late Mrs. Perry's was one of the charter members of the Free Methodist church. It is expected that the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon.

[PERRY, LAURA ANN BROWN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 19, 1907
In Memoriam – Laura A. Perry was born in Erie county, N. Y., Nov. 20, 1836 and died at her home in Clarinda, April 11, 1907. Her maiden name was Brown and of the family of ten children only four are living, Wesley and Irvin Brown, who reside at Brooks, Kan., Mrs. Adelia Seaton of Lathrop, Mo., and Mrs. Minnie Hopper of Elmo, Mo. For twenty years she labored successfully as teacher in the public schools of Savannah, Mo., Atchison, Kan., St. Joseph, Mo., and also at Clarinda, where some of her former pupils are still living. She was married to Albert W. Perry on June 12, 1872. To this union two daughters were born, both of whom were present at the funeral: Mrs. Nina McLean of Carthage, Mo., and Mrs. Harriet Burwell of Hooker, Okla. The family moved to this vicinity in the year of 1875, where they have since made their home. Mr. Perry died on Feb. 25, 1897. Mrs. Perry was clearly converted when she was fifteen years old. She united with the Free Methodist church about the time of its organization in 1860. She was a charter member, both at Westfall, N. Y. and at Clarinda. By the grace of God, she continued in the way that she had started while young. She was greatly interested in Sunday school work and for years has served constantly either as teacher or superintendent. Next to reading God's word she prized the hour of prayer. It was while she was kneeling at family worship that the summons came, and she crossed to that land where faith gives place to sight and prayer to praise. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. S. Phillips at the Free Methodist church, Sunday, at 2:30 p. m. and the body was laid to rest beside that of her husband in the cemetery here.

[PETERSON, OLOF, - 1897]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 25, 1897
ESSEX – Mr. Peterson, who was struck over the head about two weeks ago by some would be assassin at his barn while attempting to put his horse in the stable, died last Friday, from blood poison and was buried Sunday. The funeral took place at 3 o'clock at the Swedish Lutheran Church.

[PETERSON, OLOF, - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 26, 1897
Olof Peterson died last Friday noon at Essex, age about 65 years. He leaves two daughters and one son. His house was entered by some burglar and he was injured by an assault at that time.

[RAWLINGS, CLARENCE'S CHILD, - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
HAWLEYVILLE – Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rawlings, living northeast of here, buried a little girl last week. She died with lung fever; was about 2 years old. They have the sympathy of the community in their loss.

[SHAMBAUGH, CHARLES ISAAC]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 20, 1879
Accidentally Killed. A Sad and Heartrending Affair.
About 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon the town of Clarinda was thrown into the wildest excitement by the report that Allie Chamberlain, a boy about fifteen years old, had, in the store of Jas. Shambaugh, accidentally shot and killed his son, Charley Shambaugh, a boy about his own age.
Upon hearing the report Thos. Evans, County Coroner, issued the necessary papers for the holding an inquest and placed them in the hands of J. J. Round, Constable, who served them. The jury summoned was J. E. Hill, Chas. McDonald and John P. Burrows. The inquest was held in the store and the following were the proceedings in full: [Proceedings not transcribed.]
Having heard all the evidence produced and having viewed and examined the body, we, the jury, return the following verdict:
That on the 16th day of November, 1879, the said Charles Shambaugh, at Clarinda, in Page county, Iowa, came to his death by the accidental discharge of a pistol in the hands of Allie Chamberlain; and so we, the jurors, say that the said Charles Shambaugh, in the manner and by the means aforesaid, casually, accidentally and by misfortune, came to his death and not otherwise.
Dated this 16th day of November 1879. . ..
The funeral took place on Monday afternoon and the remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of sorrowing friends.

[SHAMBAUGH, IRA WILLIAM]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, June 25, 1951
Prominent Miller Died at Municipal Hospital Friday
Lifelong Resident of Vicinity Was Active in Civic Affairs, Known for Annual Men's Stag.
Funeral services were held here Sunday afternoon at 2:30 for Ira W Shambaugh, 89, prominent retired mill operator, who died at the Municipal hospital at 4 a m Friday.
He had been in the hospital 21 days preceding his death. Mr Shambaugh would have observed his 90th birthday Sept 23.
Mr Shambaugh was born and spent his youth on the family farm southeast of Clarinda, still possessed by the family. Following his graduation from Clarinda high school in 1879, he attended Burlington Business college. He operated a mill at Shambaugh from 1881 until 1897 when it was destroyed by fire. In 1899 he started the Clarinda Flour Mills here, which he operated until it was destroyed by fire Sept 17, 1944. He retired after the local mill burned to the ground.
Married Jessie Field
In June of 1917 Shambaugh married Jessie Field, nationally known as the founder of the 4-H movement. She is a sister of the late Henry Field, who was a prominent Shenandoah nurseryman.
Shambaugh was extremely active in community affairs until his health failed in recent years. He was a charter member of the Presbyterian church, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis club and Country club, holding high offices in all four organizations.
A past president of the Clarinda school board, Shambaugh served as chairman of the building committee during the construction of the new high school and Lincoln grade school. He was a member of Nodaway Lodge N. 140, A F & A M, Royal Arch Masons, Order of the Eastern Star, Consistory and the Za Ga Zig shrine at Des Moines. He also served on the city council.
States Offices
For 20 years he served as president of the Iowa State Millers association and also served as president of the Nebraska Millers association. He served as a director of the Mill Owners Mutual Insurance company for 50 years and was a life member of the Iowa Historical society.
Sham's annual men's stag dinners were a highlight each summer at the Clarinda Country club. He served his 70th dinner to Country club members last July. He began the custom when he was operating his mill at Shambaugh at the age of 19. Unusual delicacies from throughout the world were served at the festive dinners.
Surviving besides his wife are: a son, William, with the army at Camp Lee, Va; a daughter, Mrs Ruth Watkins of Los Angeles, Calif.; three granddaughters, Wendy and Janifer of Los Angeles and Cinda Lu of Camp Lee; and a grandson, Joe, of Camp Lee.
The service at the First Presbyterian church was conducted by the Rev D C Davis, pastor. Honorary pall bearers were A B Clark, W F Stipe, W A Parker, Herbert Davis, Harry McElroy and John Swanson. Pall bearers were Darrel Davison, George Segrist, Rusk Phillips, Dr C E Nichols, Charles Sinn and Cecil Parris. Music was furnished by Miss Carrie Loranz, organist, Norman Annan, vocalist, and a girls trio. Flowers were cared for by Mrs Paul Opitz, Mrs M M Dryden, Mrs Read Arthur, Mrs Russell Price and Mrs Earl Thompson.
Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery. Foster-Harmon Mortuary was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Both his son and daughter and their families were here when Mr Shambaugh died and for the services.

[SHAMBAUGH, JULIA JAYCOX]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 11,1897
Mrs. Jas. Shambaugh died Sunday, March 7, 1897, at 1:30 p. m., at her home in east Clarinda, age 59 years, 7 months and 9 days. For years past, Mrs. Shambaugh had been an invalid and suffered untold anguish and pain, but ever bore her affliction with the fortitude of a pure Christian woman, which her life history had ever proven her to be. She had been a resident of this city since 1857 and while watching it grow from infancy to its present proportions, she won for herself a host of warm friends who now deeply mourn her departure. The funeral took place Tuesday at 10 a. m., from the First Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Parsons of Villisca, and a large concourse of sorrowing friends followed her remains to their last resting place in the city cemetery. May she rest in peace.

[SHAMBAUGH, JULIA JAYCOX]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
Mrs. Julia J. Shambaugh, wife of James Shambaugh, died last Sunday, March 7, 1897, at her home in this city, age 59 years, 7 months and 9 days. She had been an invalid for about the entire period covering the latter half of her life, and although it was realized by her family and friends that she could not much longer survive, the end came sooner than was looked for and a model wife, mother, Christian, friend and neighbor passed from among the living, leaving relatives and many friends to mourn her departure from among them. Conscious for a long time of the approach of death, the late Mrs. Shambaugh had imparted to her family her wishes concerning certain features of her funeral. She selected the minister who was to preach her funeral sermon and offer the prayer, and also chose the Scripture readings, the songs, the text for the sermon and the friend whom she desired to write her obituary, which appears further along in this article. These requests were all observed, as was also her desire concerning the pallbearers.
Beside the husband and one son, Ira W. Shambaugh, the deceased left an adopted daughter, Mrs. W. H. Landaker. The latter was the daughter of a friend of the late Mrs. Shambaugh and at the age of 7 years, when her own mother died, went Jan. 1, 1880, to live with Mr. and Mrs. Shambaugh and the two were as mother and daughter in the tender regard of each for the other.
The funeral was held Tuesday at 10 a. m. at the First Baptist church and was observed in the following order: "Dead March," from Saul. Song, "Shall We Gather at the River?" Invocation by the pastor, Rev. L. R. Thomas. Song, "When He Cometh to Make Up His Jewels." Scripture reading, Matthew v, 1-12; also 37-39. Song, "Saved by Grace." Prayer by Rev. C. L. Parsons, pastor of the Baptist church at Villisca. Anthem, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought." Sermon by Mr. Parsons, from the text, Romans viii, 38, 39. Song, "Nearer My God to Thee." Obituary written by Mrs. N. L. Van Sandt. Organ voluntary, one of Gottschalk's selections, played during the viewing of the remains, after which she was interred in the city cemetery. The music was by a double quartette, Mesdames Steadman, Ells, McGhee, Miss Myrtle Baker and Messrs. Spry, Fisher, Hurlbut and Vance. Mrs. Joseph Steadman played the organ voluntary and the accompaniment for the anthem, and Miss Rowena Westapher the organ accompaniment for the hymns. The pallbearers were Messrs. T. E. Clark, J. H. Dunlap, James Maiden, M. Rambach, I. W. Abbott and Henry Loranz.
The following is the obituary by Mrs. Van Sandt, the friend selected by the deceased to write it:

Julia J. Jaycox, daughter of Elisha and Maria Jaycox, was born at Coxsackie, N. Y., July 26, 1837. She removed to Burlington, Ia., with her parents in 1855, removed to Bedford, Taylor county, Ia., in the spring of 1856; took up her residence in Clarinda, in the spring of 1857. She was married to James Shambaugh, May 2, 1858. Two children were born to them Ira William and Charles Isaac, the last named son died Nov. 16, 1879.
Our sister was an invalid from early youth and a great sufferer for the last thirty years. Much of her life has been a weary way and yet along her pathway has ever bloomed the sweet flowers of patience, cheerfulness and resignation. The loving, kindly ministrations of her family have been constant and untiring, and she frequently expressed her gratitude for the love and care which did so much to brighten her hours of suffering and pain.
At the early age of 14, in her home in New York, she united with the Baptist church and after her removal to Clarinda in 1857 she with her father and nine others assisted in the organization of the First Baptist church of this city, Rev. James Smith being their first pastor. Since that time, although much of the time unable to attend the services of the sanctuary, yet in devotion to the church of her choice, in sympathy and prayers, her influence has ever been most helpful and fully appreciated by her brethren and sisters.
To one so long afflicted as she was, we can scarce imagine the happy change to Our Father's home of many mansions.  [Poem not transcribed.]

[SHAMBAUGH, JULIA JAYCOX]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, March 9, 1897
At Rest at Last.
Mrs. James Shambaugh died at her home in Clarinda on Sunday morning, March 7, closing an invalid's life of many years. The funeral services were held from the First Baptist this morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Parsons of Villisca preaching the funeral sermon in accordance with a request made years ago by the deceased. A very large company of friends paid their last tribute to the memory of the deceased by attending the last sad rites. She was laid to her final rest in the cemetery north of town.
Below is given a short sketch of the life of the deceased by one who has known her for many years and knows the quiet fortitude with which she bore her long illness.
Julia J. Jaycox, daughter of Elisha and Maria Jaycox, was born at Coxsackie, N. Y., July 26, 1837. She removed to Burlington, Ia., with her parents in 1855, removed to Bedford, Taylor county, Ia., in the spring of 1856; took up her residence in Clarinda, in the spring of 1857. She was married to James Shambaugh, May 2, 1858. Two children were born to them Ira William and Charles Isaac, the last named son died Nov. 16, 1879.
Our sister was an invalid from early youth and a great sufferer for the last thirty years. Much of her life has been a weary way and yet along her pathway has ever bloomed the sweet flowers of patience, cheerfulness and resignation. The loving, kindly ministrations of her family have been constant and untiring, and she frequently expressed her gratitude for the love and care which did so much to brighten her hours of suffering and pain.
At the early age of 14, in her home in New York, she united with the Baptist church and after her removal to Clarinda in 1857 she with her father and nine others assisted in the organization of the First Baptist church of this city, Rev. James Smith being their first pastor. Since that time, although much of the time unable to attend the services of the sanctuary, yet in devotion to the church of her choice, in sympathy and prayers, her influence has ever been most helpful and fully appreciated by her brethren and sisters.
To one so long afflicted as she was, we can scarce imagine the happy change to Our Father's home of many mansions.  [Poem not transcribed.]

[SHEARER, HARVEY B.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 26, 1897
Death of a Child.
Harvey B., son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shearer, died Monday night at their home in Buchanan township, age 2 months. The funeral was held Wednesday from the family residence, conducted by Rev. Simon of Clearfield. The burial was in the Shearer graveyard.

[SIMPSON, MRS., - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 19, 1897
BLANCHARD – Mrs. Simpson who has been living with the Skeggs family for some time, died Sunday morning at 4 o'clock. She was 67 years old and had been a member of the M. E. church since 14 years of age. She was buried Monday.

[STANDAGE, LEROY GATE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 5, 1897
PAGE – LeRoy Gate, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Standage, died March 1, of lung fever. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Dill of Clarinda, assisted by Rev. M. R. Harned of Yorktown. The parents have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

[STANDAGE, LEWIS HENRY]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, March 7, 1960
Lewis Henry Standage – Lewis Henry Standage, son [of] William and Sophronia Gale Standage, was born in Page County, Iowa, Dec. 24, 1868 and died Feb. 26 at the age of 91 years, two months and two days.
He was married to Mary Brown on Dec. 27, 1893. To this union two children were born, Leroy, who died in infancy and Margaret. Mrs. Standage preceded him in death.
He lived in the vicinity of Page Center and farmed most of his life.
He expressed his faith in Christ and united with the Presbyterian Church.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his daughter, Mrs. Russell Miller, her husband, two granddaughters, Betty and Sharon; a sister, Mrs. Pierce Wheeler, a number of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
It may be said of him that "He lived beside the road and was a friend to man."
Funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 29, conducted by Rev. D. C. Davis. Flowers were cared for by Mrs. Port Stitt and Mrs. Russell Jackson. Pallbearers were Rudolph Rope, Maurice Eilers, Walter Welhausen, Silas Pullan, Port Stitt and Russell Jackson. Burial was in Polsley Cemetery.

[THRAPP, JOHN, -1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 26, 1897
MORTON TOWNSHIP – Frank Thrapp was called to Sciota, Ill., Wednesday by the death of his uncle, John Thrapp.

[TONKELSON, INFANT, -1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 15, 1897
HAWLEYVILLE – The 3 year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Tonkelson, south of town, died Wednesday and was buried Thursday. It had been ill for a long time. The parents have the sympathy of the community.

[WALKER, ADA J. "ADDIE" HOPPLE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 18, 1908
BRADDYVILLE – Mrs. George Walker, who lived east of here, died last week after a lingering illness. She leaves a husband and two or three children to mourn the loss of a kind and loving wife and mother.

[WALKER, ADA J. "ADDIE" HOPPLE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 18, 1908
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Walker were called to Siam on last Friday on account of the death of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. George Walker.

[WALKER, GEORGE H. "DAD", 1859 – 1931]
Custer County Chief (Broken Bow, Nebraska), Friday, February 6, 1931
Obituary – George H. Walker was born at Muscatine, Ia., Sept. 16, 1859. In 1895 he was united in marriage to Addie Hopple and to this union was born six children, four of whom survive their father: Mrs. Nellie Martin of Los Angeles, California, Clifford of Billings, Mont., Robert L. [ewis] and Violet Clishe [Clizbe], both of Arnold. Two daughters preceded the father to the eternal home.
"Dad" Walker as he was usually known, came to Nebraska about eighteen years ago from Page county, Ia., settling near Arnold, and has continued to make this community his home ever since.
Always willing to do a good turn for his friends, who were legion, Dad has won and held for himself a host of real and true friends. Hardly a person who has known him for any length of time, but what has been assisted by him. A member of Arnold Lodge No. 227; South Loup Encampment No. 91 and Kolo Sanctorum No. 32, Ancient Mystic Order of Smaratins, all branches of the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows, "Dad" Walker was a faithful and efficient member, showing the true spirit of fellowship taught by the order. He has been a member of the I. O. O. F. for over fifty years. He was always busy at something until about six weeks ago when he became ill and despite all care and medical skill he gradually drifted toward the end of his life, which came early on the morning of Jan. 24, 1931, when he had reached the advanced age of 80 years, 4 months and 8 days. Besides his four children he leaves one stepdaughter, Mrs. Hazel McFarland of Omaha, Nebr., a number of grandchildren and an unusually wide circle of friends and neighbors to miss him.
Funeral services were held for Mr. Walker at the Baptist church last Sunday with L. S Burnham in charge. A mixed choir composed of Mrs. Melton, Mrs. George Bailey, P. G. Houghton and C. B. Pierce sang, Mrs. Skinner at the piano. Pall bearers were Frank Wilson, Levi Lehmkuhler, Floyd Martin, Martin Holt, Amos Alexander and Newton McAdams. The members of the Odd Fellows Lodge had charge of the services at the cemetery.
[Note: The death date on his headstone is 1850.]

[WALKER, ROBERT LEWIS]
Custer County Chief (Broken Bow, Nebraska), Thursday, June 19, 1958
Robert Walker Dies in Arnold
Robert L. [ewis] Walker, 61, resident of the Arnold community for many years, died at his home in Arnold Wednesday after a prolonged illness.

Born in Iowa, Walker came to the Arnold community where he worked for many years as a carpenter.
He is survived by his wife, Esther; a sister, Mrs. William Clizbe, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and a half sister, Mrs. Hazel McFarland, Omaha.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Arnold Methodist church Saturday, June 21 at 2 p. m. with the Rev. Harold O. Massie in charge. The IOOF lodge will assist in the services.
The Quig Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

[WALKER, ROBERT LEWIS]
Arnold Sentinel (Arnold, Nebraska), Thursday, June 26, 1958
R. L. Walker Services Held on Saturday
Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 p. , from the Methodist Church in Arnold for Robert L. Walker, who died on Wednesday, June 18, 1958 at Arnold.
Officiating were Rev. Harold Massie and Arnold Lodge No. 297 IOOF.
Diane Thompson and Mrs. Albert Fuller sang "Nearer My God To Thee," "The Old Rugged Cross," and "Going Home" accompanied by Mrs. Mynor Smith at the organ.
Pallbearers were: Bus Morrison, Darrel Golter, Bernard Wilson, Lavern Strasburg, John Ahrens and Eric Olson.
Robert L. [ewis] Walker, son of G. [eorge] H. and Addie Walker, was born January 21, 1897 at Clarinda, Iowa, and passed away on June 18, 1958 at his home in Arnold, Nebr.
He was 16 years of age when he moved to Arnold with his father and his sister. He has resided in the Arnold community since moving to the community. He worked as a carpenter and as a farmer.
In November of 1924 he was united in marriage to Esther Main who survives his passing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, by one brother and one sister, and by one stepson.
Those who mourn his passing are: his wife, Esther; four stepchildren: Mrs. Dale Huffman of Redmond, Oregon; Joe Main of Gold Beach, Oregon, Donald Main of Oregon City, Oregon and Mrs. Loyd Cope of Arcata, Calif.; also two sisters, Mrs. Hazel McFarland of Omaha, Nebraska and Mrs. Earl Clizbe of Cheyenne, Wyoming and eleven step grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other relatives and many friends.
Robert was a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 297 for many years.
Out-of-town people attending the funeral were: Dr. and Mrs. Richard Penry of Hebron, Nebraska, J. W. Penry and Ada Becker of Bellgrade, Nebraska; Mrs. Valentine Coffman of Worland, Wyoming, Mr. and Mrs. Millard Peters of Sargent, Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clizbe of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Don Clizbe and sons of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clizbe and daughter of Casper, Wyo., Mrs. Hazel McFarland of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Penry of Paxton, Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin McMillan of Arthur, Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sheets of Thedford, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sheets and family of Stapleton and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sheets of Broken Bow.

[WEST, MARTHA WESTCOTT]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, February 11, 1929
Mrs. W. W. West – Mrs. Martha Westcott West passed away Sunday evening at about 8:30 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Westcott on W. Main Street where she and Dr. West have been caring for the house during the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Westcott, who are in Omaha, Mr. Westcott being very ill in a hospital there. Mrs. West had been ill with the flu since Friday evening and it is believed that death was the result of the flu. At time of going to press no definite arrangements had been made as to the funeral services.

[WEST, MARTHA WESTCOTT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, February 11, 1929
Mrs. W. W. West Found Dead at Parents' Home
She Had Been Ill—Heart and Stomach Taken to Omaha For Examination.
Mrs. W. W. West was found dead on a bed in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Westcott, Sunday evening around 7 o'clock, by her husband, Dr. West, upon his return from the Harold Summers' residence, where he had been making a professional call.
Since the serious illness of Mrs. West's father, E. B. Westcott in an Omaha hospital, and the absence of Mrs. West's mother, Mrs. Westcott who is also in Omaha, Dr. and Mrs. West have been staying the Westcott home.
Mrs. West has not been well for some time, according to her uncle, Dr. Charles Collier, who is the husband of her aunt, Dr. Carrie Butler Collier. Mrs. West had had the flu before her father's recent illness and had been back and forth from Omaha several times. When word came that Mr. Westcott was very low, following the operation which he underwent, Mrs. West had just time to catch the noon train without going home for extra clothing. Mrs. Collier took her to the station where she left for Omaha.
She was down to Dr. West's office on last Wednesday, although she had not been feeling well. Saturday night about 9 o'clock, she called her uncle, Dr. Collier, asking him to come up and give her an osteopathic treatment, which he did. She had been suffering intense pain in her back and said she had been vomiting all day. He told her if she was not better the next day he would come and give her another treatment if she was not able to come to his office.

Sunday evening, after returning from the Summers' residence, Dr. West stopped in Dr. Collier's office and asked for a treatment. He had been riding in the country a few days ago and had received a jolt which had thrown him against the top of the car. Dr. Collier treated his neck, after which he said that he must go home to Mrs. West. Dr. Collier asked him how she was, and he said he thought she was better. He went immediately home and found Mrs. West on the bed in Mr. and Mrs. Westcott's room. Life was extinct. She had left her own room and probably was on her way to the bathroom or lese had been there and was returning. She had evidently died without a struggle, according to Dr. and Mrs. Collier, who were called there by Dr. West.
In accordance with the law, Coroner L. D. Walker was called. It was decided to have an autopsy. The heart and stomach were taken to Omaha by Dr. F. K. Burnett and Dr. West, but at the time of The Journal's going to press, no report has been returned as to their condition.

[WEST, MARTHA WESTCOTT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, February 18, 1929
Mrs. W. W. West – Martha Westcott was born in Clarinda, Iowa, on March 14, 1897. She passed away on Feb. 10, 1929, in the home of her parents at Clarinda. She was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Westcott.
Martha was educated in the schools of Clarinda and in St. Mary's Episcopal school at Knoxville, Ill.
She was of a sunny disposition and found pleasure and delight in helping others. Nothing gave her more joy than to help the poor and unfortunate, and she was ever mindful of the happiness of her friends. She was a member of the Presbyterian church.
On Sept. 29, 1928, she was united in marriage with Dr. William Walter West by the Rev. William Nelson Dewar in the Presbyterian manse at Maryville, Mo.
In her untimely death, she leaves to mourn, her husband, her father and mother, together with other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held from the Westcott home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Dr. A. B. Thutt, Presbyterian pastor. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. They were artistically arranged, the tea rose pink coloring of the casket blending most harmoniously with the colors of the flowers. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. Pall bearers were Dr. F. K. Burnett, Dr. C. C. Parriott, O. C. Greene, W. A. Turner, Dr. E. W. Freeland and Edwin Lisle.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Clarinda Herald, February 18, 1929.]

[WESTCOTT, EDWARD BEATTY "ED"]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, May 20, 1940
Funeral Held for E Westcott Sunday. Local Abstractor Succumbed Friday After Long Illness
As the day was fading Sunday, a host of those who knew E [dward] B [eatty] Westcott during the last half century and more were paying last respects to a grand man of Clarinda and her business circle. He died early Saturday morning after a fatal stroke suffered about three months earlier.
The funeral was largely attended Sunday evening at 6:30, being held in the spacious home on west Main street. Dr A B Thutt, minister of the Presbyterian church was officiating clergy at the service and the masonic ritual was used at the grave with Wilburt Day giving the lecture. Burial was in Clarinda cemetery.
Ed B Westcott has lived in Clarinda since he was 2 years old, except for short residences at Newton and in the state of Washington. His father was pastor of the Presbyterian church here as early as 1869 for a period of ten years. E B Westcott established his abstracting in Clarinda in 1897, since which time he was continuously at his work until in February, when he was stricken.
Mr Westcott was for several years master of the masonic lodge in Clarinda and was a member of the Shrine and the other masonic orders. He was 73 years of age. Surviving are his widow, Mary Butler Westcott and other more distant relatives. The only daughter, Martha, died several years ago.

[WESTCOTT, EDWARD BEATTY "ED"]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 30, 1940
Edward B Westcott – Edward Beatty Westcott was born Feb 11, 1867, in Verona, Dane county, Wisconsin and passed away at his home in Clarinda, Ia., on Friday, May 17, 1940. He was the son of Robert R. [aikes] and Nancy Beatty Wescott and came to Clarinda at the age of two years with his parents. The father came as the pastor of the First Presbyterian church about the year 1869 and served that church for a number of years. After retiring from the ministry, Robert R. Westcott founded the loan and abstract business which later became known as the Iowa Security Co and which has so long been conducted by the son, the late Edward B Westcott.
The passing of E B Westcott writes finis to that pioneer family in Clarinda, the father, mother, one brother and three sisters all having preceded him in death.
Stricken on January 9 and suffering greatly for more than four months, he was nevertheless  possessed of an amazing fortitude that carried through to the last.
On Oct 17, 1894, Edward B Westcott was joined in marriage to Mary Leah Butler, daughter of Captain Jacob and Martha Butler, another of the old and prominent families of Clarinda. This ceremony joined together two of the very popular young people of the community, the Butler home being a social center for many of the younger set during that period. To this union there was born one child, a daughter, Martha, who is now deceased.
A number of years ago Mr. Westcott became a member of the Episcopalian church of Walla Walla, Wash. and has since contributed liberally to the Episcopalian organizations.
In personality, Edward B Westcott was outstanding. His affability, spirit of friendliness, abilities as a conversationalist and withal a natural dignity, tended to accumulate for him a host of friends. His courtliness of manner and meticulousness in dress always gave to him a distinguished appearance.
For a few years Mr. Westcott was in business in Walla Walla, Wash and in Marion, Iowa, but nearly all of his business life has been confined to the operation of his abstract and loan business and kindred projects in Clarinda. He was ever interested in a civic way in the community in which he lived and a liberal contributor to things connected with its upbuilding. He served Clarinda as its mayor and as a member of the city council, was treasurer of the school funds, president of the Building and Loan Assn and was the first president of the Country Club after its organization. He was also a member of the I O O F Lodge and for four consecutive terms was Master of the Masonic Lodge of Clarinda and a long and devoted member thereof and at the time of his death was the oldest living Past Master being a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner.
The funeral services were held at 6:30 p m at his home on west Main street amid a profusion of flowers that symbolized the affection and esteem of his many friends. The pallbearers were Paul Millhone, H S Stephens, A B Clark, Ivan Benedict, Dr E W Freeland, and Dee Louden. The ladies having charge of the flowers were Mrs R J Matthews, Mrs H S Stephens, Mrs A B Clark, Mrs Ivan Benedict, Mrs E W Freeland and Mrs Paul Millhone. Dr A B Thutt, pastor of the Presbyterian church, conducted the services at the home, after which the Masonic lodge took charge and the burial service of that order was carried out at the grave, conducted very impressively by Wilbert S Day, District Lecturer, just as the sun denoted the close of another day.
The widow and many friends are left to mourn. In the passing of Edward B Westcott this city and the community has lost an honorable and distinguished citizen.

[WESTCOTT, FLORENCE]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 1, 1898
Miss Florence Westcott died suddenly yesterday afternoon about 1 o'clock after a short illness from consumption. While her health had been failing for some time her taking away so suddenly was unexpected by all and a gloom is cast over the community. Had she lived until next November she would have been 21 years of age. In the bloom of womanhood, a pure life has gone out and the world and society deprived of a noble and amiable supporter. The funeral takes place tomorrow at 5 o'clock p. m. from the residence, at her own request, conducted by Dr. T. C. Smith.

[WESTCOTT, FLORENCE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 2, 1898
A Sad Death. Miss Florence Westcott Passes Away on Wednesday About Noon.
Miss Florence Westcott, who had been lingering almost between life and death for some weeks, passed away at the home of her brother, in north Clarinda, on last Wednesday at 12:35 p. m. Deceased was aged 20 years and 9 months. The funeral will be held from the house at five o'clock this afternoon, Dr. T. C. Smith, of the Presbyterian church, conducting it.
This death, which has saddened the Westcott home, takes away one of Clarinda's brightest young ladies and makes desolate the life of the mother, who has had no other home companion since the death of the father, Rev. Robert R. Westcott, on Jan. 11, 1897. Florence was one of the most popular girls in our city. Ever since childhood she has made friends and there is more than one home filled with sadness today because her young spirit has taken its flight to the better world. For many years she has been a faithful member of the Presbyterian church, her father formerly being a preacher in that denomination. Three years ago Florence went to Oxford, Ohio, to attend the Western Seminary there. She returned before the death of her father and has not attended since. A little less than a year ago she began to be slightly affected with a tubercular disease, which slowly but surely began to eat away her life. It reached her lungs and she has been confined to her bed for many weeks. Her heart has been affected of late and it was trouble with that organ that immediately caused her death. On Tuesday last she had a severe spell of fainting, caused by her heart. On Wednesday she felt better, sat up and took drink of buttermilk and almost immediately she was seized with a sharp pain in her head and crying out to her mother, "Oh, my head, my head!" sank back on the pillow and knew no more. Her heart continued to beat for some minutes.
Her brother Ed, who is engaged in the loan and abstract business here, was downtown at the time and was sent for, but he arrived too late to bid his sister farewell. Mrs. Grace Black, wife of Rev. Chas. Black, pastor of the South Chicago Presbyterian church, was telegraphed for and arrived with her little son, William, yesterday morning. Mrs. Black is a sister of the deceased.
Florence was a member of the Young Ladies Reading Club, of this city, and her sister members are preparing beautiful floral tributes in her memory, to decorate her casket. The P. E. O. Sisterhood, of which Mrs. Black and Mrs. Ed Westcott are members, will also prepare some elaborate flower designs. The funeral will be largely attended.

[WESTCOTT, FLORENCE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 2, 1898
Miss Florence Westcott died at the home of her mother, Mrs. R. R. Westcott, on north Sixteenth street, Wednesday, at 12:35 p. m. She had been ill for some months, threatened with consumption, but her sudden death was entirely unexpected. Heart trouble was the immediate cause. She was born in Clarinda Nov. 3, 1877 and lived here all her life, with the exception of about three years, when she resided at Newton with her parents. Had she lived until Nov. 3, 1898, she would have been 21 years old. She graduated from Clarinda high school with the class of 1895. The following one and one-half years she attended Oxford, O., college from which place she was called home by the last illness of her father, Rev. R. R. Westcott. She was a member of the Presbyterian church of this city, a teacher in the Sabbath school and a zealous worker in the Christian Endeavor society. Realizing that she could not live long, one of her requests was that she should be buried about the time the sun went down. The funeral will be held from the home this afternoon at 5 o'clock, conducted by Rev. T. C. Smith of the Presbyterian church. The music will be furnished by a ladies' quartette, Mesdames I. Weil, H. E. Parslow, W. L. Pedersen and Miss Bertha Loranz.

[WESTCOTT, FLORENCE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 9, 1898
Miss Florence Westcott's Funeral
The funeral of Miss Florence Westcott was held at the home of her mother, Mrs. R. R. Westcott, last Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock. There was a very large attendance. The floral offerings were many and exceedingly beautiful. There were design offerings sent by the Monday Afternoon club, the Sunday school class of which she was teacher, the high school class of '95 with which she graduated, the Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church and the P. E. O. society. Members of the family and relatives occupied the front parlor of the home and others in attendance were seated on the beautiful lawn in front of the house. Dr. T. C. Smith, pastor of the Presbyterian church, to which Miss Westcott belonged, standing in the front door so as to be heard by all, delivered a very impressive sermon from the words, "Life, Death and Eternity." There was much comfort to the bereaved ones in the thoughts expressed by Dr. Smith. The music was furnished by a ladies' quartette, Mesdames I. Weil, H. E. Parslow, W. L. Pedersen and Miss Bertha Loranz. Their two selections were beautifully sung. The pall bearers were Messrs. Fred Loranz, George Beal, C. E. Blair, Gerald Graff, C. F. Butler and A. B. Clark. The grave, at the city cemetery, was lined with evergreen and flowers and the surrounding ground was also completely covered. After a few appropriate words by Dr. Smith, the remains were tenderly placed in their last resting place. Miss Westcott was a charming young lady and in her death the church loses one of its ablest supporters, the Sabbath school one of its most earnest workers and her friends a loving and honored companion.

[WESTCOTT, MINNEHAHA "MINNIE"]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 11, 1876
Died. – On Monday night Minnie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. [obert] R. [aikes] Westcott, aged about six years. For more than a year she has been sorely afflicted with corrosion of the bone, the suffering attending her illness being terrible. Her funeral was preached by Rev. Clark at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday at three and a half o'clock, after which the remains were taken to the cemetery and consigned to their final resting place. The whole community extend their sympathy to the bereaved family.

[WESTCOTT, NANCY EMILY "NANNIE" BEATTY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 1, 1926
Mrs. Robert R. Westcott – The funeral of Mrs. Robert R. Westcott was held at the home of her son, E.[dward] B. [eatty] Westcott in Clarinda, Wednesday afternoon, June 30, 1926, conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson, pastor of the United presbyterian church. Many beautiful flowers [were] sent by friends who knew and loved Mrs. Westcott. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery.
Mrs. Westcott's maiden name was Nancy Emily Beatty. She was born Dec. 15, 1840, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Beatty and was of pure Scotch ancestry. Her birthplace was Highland county, Ohio. As a young girl before her marriage she worked with the Freedman's bureau at Nashville, Tenn., and was in this work when she met Mr. Westcott. The underground railroad, famous in Civil war days, ran through her father's farm in Ohio.
After her marriage to Mr. Westcott, who was a Presbyterian minister, they moved to Dane county, Wisc., where Mr. Westcott was pastor of a Presbyterian settlement. Later they came to Clarinda, where Mr. Westcott was pastor of the Presbyterian church here for eleven years. He was obliged to give up his work as pastor of the church because of ill health which affected his voice so that he could not preach. Later he went into the abstract business, continuing in this from 1883 until his death in 1897. His son, E. B. Westcott, has continued his father's business.
Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Westcott: E. [dward] B. [eatty] Westcott, the only surviving member of the family; two children who passed away when small, Miss Florence Westcott, who died when a young woman and Mrs. Grace Black, wife of S. Charles Black, who died Feb. 5, 1918, at Toledo, O. Mr. Black was pastor of the Collingwood ave., Presbyterian church in Toledo, Ohio and later was president of Washington and Jefferson college. He passed away a few years after the demise of his wife, Mrs. Grace Black. 
Mrs. Westcott was identified with the early work of the Presbyterian church in Clarinda and was always active in this work as long as her health permitted. She was the last member of her parent's family.
Mrs. Westcott suffered a stroke of apoplexy, April 5, of this year, later having a fall which contributed to the cause of her death, which occurred June 28, 1926.

[WESTCOTT, NANCY EMILY "NANNIE" BEATTY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 1, 1926
Mrs. Robert R. Westcott – Nancy Emily Beatty was born in Ohio, December 28, 1840 and passed away last Monday, June 28th, being 85 years, 6 months and 13 days. She has been suffering for the last 12 weeks from a fall which she received, the fall resulting, evidently, from a slight stroke.
She married Robert R. Westcott in early life, and he preceded her to the great beyond 29 years ago. Her only son, E. B. Westcott and his family survive her. She has lived with her son at his home on West Main street.
The funeral services were held from the Westcott residence on Wednesday afternoon at 4 p. m., Dr. W. C. Williamson officiating. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery.
[Note: Her Iowa State Death Certificate gives her birth date as December 15, 1840.]

[WESTCOTT, ROBERT RAIKES]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 15, 1897
Robert R. Westcott Dead. Former Pastor, an Active Business Man and a Good Citizen, Passes Away.
One of the good men of this world passed peacefully away at his home in this city last Monday morning, prepared for the world to come and who left behind him a record and an example of value beyond price. At about 8 o'clock of the day named, Robert R. [aikes] Westcott dropped into the deep sleep of death. He had been an invalid for years. Since the latter part of last September, he had not visited his business office. The last time he was downtown was election day, when he was conveyed to the polls in a carriage. Consumption had marked him for one of its victims and recently it became apparent he could not last much longer, yet hopeful friends thought the end further away than it proved to be, so that when the final summons was answered the grief which it brought was accompanied by a shock at the suddenness of the end.
The late Mr. Westcott enjoyed a wide acquaintance with the people. He was for ten years the pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city and later actively engaged in the abstract and money loaning business at the head of the Iowa Security company with headquarters under the Page County bank.
He was born at Cedarville, N. J., June 14, 1837 and died in the 60th year of his age. In 1863 he graduated from the College of New Jersey and in 1866 from Princeton seminary. The summer of 1864 he spent in Freedmen work in Nashville, Tenn., where he met his wife, Miss Nannie E. Beatty, she also being there engaged in the same service as himself. They were married May 10, 1866. Mr. Westcott was the stated supply of the Presbyterian church at Swedsboro, N. J., in 1865, then received a call to the Presbyterian church at Verona, Dane county, Wis., of which he was the pastor from 1866 to 1869. On account of ill health, he left Wisconsin in 1869 and came to southwestern Iowa—to Clarinda, where he was the stated supply of the Presbyterian church for one year, when he received a call and was its pastor from 1870 to 1879. He preached his farewell sermon as the pastor of the church, June 29, 1879, from Romans xvi, 20, having resigned because of his continued ill health and himself and family left immediately for Jasper county, this state. He purchased a farm about one mile from Newton, on which the family resided, hoping that the outdoor life would benefit him. In 1882-3, Mr. Westcott was the pastor of the Presbyterian church at Newton. Relinquishing that position the family later returned to this city, where they have since lived continuously. In recent years Mr. Westcott served as a member of the Clarinda school board and was for some time its president.
Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Westcott, two of whom, Minnie, age 16 [6], and Robbie, not quite 2, are buried in this city. The three surviving children are a son, E. [dward] B. [eatty] Westcott and two daughters, Grace (Mrs. S. C. Black) and Florence, the latter unmarried.
Beside his wife and the three children mentioned, Mr. Westcott also left surviving him two brothers and two sisters. The brothers are J. Leighton Westcott, mayor of Camden, N. J., and Henry Westcott of Media, Pa.; the sisters Misses Annie B. and Margaret L., at Palo Alto, Cal.
As a citizen, pastor and businessman, or engaged in any public work, Mr. Westcott was a man among men, able, cool headed, strictly honest and reliable, carrying his Christian character unobtrusively into his duties and setting always an example worthy of emulation. When he gave up his pastorate here he did so with the universal esteem of his congregation and the public. He was of the kind of pastors who perform their work rightly and retain the confidence, approval and friendship of the people.
The funeral of Mr. Westcott, very largely attended, was held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian church of which he was the former pastor and in which his welcome face had been so often seen. The room was beautifully and tastefully decorated by kind friends. The pulpit was festooned with smilax, there were several floral offerings, among them a cross of white flowers from the ministers of the city. Cut flowers and potted plant added to the collection. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr T. C. Smith, who spoke from II Corinthians, v, 1. The choir was composed of Messrs. C. E. Arnold, E. W. Martin, E. G. McCutchan and S. W. Hurlbut, with Mrs. Henry Loranz as organist. The pallbearers were Messrs. V. Graff, W. D. Stitt, T. S. Morris, Henry Loranz, N. L. Van Sandt, F. W. Parish, Charles Linderman and J. H. Dunlap. The burial was in the city cemetery.

[WESTENBURG, NILS GUSTAFSON PETTERSSON "NELS"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
NYMAN – Gust Westerberg died at his son's home Wednesday night, at the ripe age of 79 years. He will be buried at the Nyman cemetery. Funeral service by Rev. Blomstrand. Will give the particulars in our next correspondence.
[Note: The last name is spelled Westenburg on his headstone.]

[WIGGINS, IDA]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 22, 1897
COIN – Monday morning about 8 o'clock little Ida Wiggins, the 3 year old daughter of George Wiggins, while playing with a shotgun shell, unknown to her parents, threw it against a stove. It exploded and the charge tore the right side of her head off, killing her instantly. Mr. Wiggins had placed the shell on a shelf, and she got a chair and finally succeeded in getting it. Her little brother who is older than she, tried to get it away from her, and she threw it to prevent him from getting it, with the sad result given above. Both parents were out in the yard when the explosion occurred. They have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral services were held at the house and the body interred at the Snow Hill cemetery. Rev. D. Shenton conducted the services.