[BAKER, MARTIN P.]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, April 15, 1897
M. [artin] P. Baker was stricken with paralysis about 12 o'clock last night and lay in an unconscious condition until about 8 o'clock this morning when he died at his home southwest of the city. the funeral will take place at 10 o'clock tomorrow.

[BAKER, PHOEBE ELLEN MCNUTT]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, January 18, 1943
Mrs Phoebe Baker Died Suddenly at Hawleyville
HAWLEYVILLE (Special) – Mrs Phoebe Baker, aged 87, passed away Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs McNutt, in Hawleyville. She had been ill for some time, suffering a stroke about two weeks ago. She is survived by four children, the daughter, Mrs McNutt and another daughter, Mrs Orval Craven, of Shenandoah and two sons, Charles Baker of Hopkins, Mo, and Sam Baker of Colville, Wash. Funeral arrangements are indefinite, awaiting word from the son, Sam.

[BAKER, PHOEBE ELLEN MCNUTT]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, February 8, 1943
Pheobe E Baker – Pheobe [Phoebe] E [llen], daughter of Eli and Evi [Eva] McNutt, was born December 1, 1885, near Clarinda, Iowa and departed this life January 16, 1943, at the age of 87 years, 1 month and 15 days. With the exception of about two years spent in Nebraska, she had lived her entire life in Page county.
On March 12, 1874 she was united in marriage to Martin P Baker. To this union five children were born: Sarah McNutt of Hawleyville, Samuel McNutt, Colville, Wash.; Mary Craven, Shenandoah; Charlie, Hopkins, Mo. and Louise Florence, who passed away in infancy. Her husband passed away 45 years ago. During this time she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs McNutt, where she passed away.
Besides her children she is survived by 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Ten brothers and four sisters precede her in death. Grandma, as everyone familiarly called her, was friendly, cheerful and gracious to all.

Funeral services were conducted at Walker's funeral home Wednesday, January 20, at two o'clock by Ellsworth L Woods, pastor of the Clarinda Church of Christ. The pallbearers were Vernon Baker, Elden Baker, Louis Baker, Arthur McNutt, Byrle McNutt and Harold Hakes. Interment was in the Memory cemetery. Music was provided by Mrs William Chaffin and Mrs N A Yearous. They were accompanied by Mrs Robert Varley.

[BRADY, AMELIA CRABTREE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 23, 1897
Died. At her home in Blaine, Tillamook county, Oregon, Jan. 10, 1897, of cancer, Mrs. John Brady. Mrs. Brady had been a great sufferer from Oct. 15, 1896, at which time her physicians announced her hopeless condition but during the time of serious illness and intense suffering, was never heard to utter one word of complaint or regret, instead of this, she expressed herself perfectly willing, nay, even anxious to pass to her eternal home, having the blessed evidence of God's presence and help in her time of need. On the very day of her death, a Christian friend came to her bedside and said, "Are you ready to go, Mother Brady?" and although past speaking, she raised her dear hand towards Heaven and perfect love and peace were reflected in her face, which remained with her even to the moment of her death, although her last hours were full of physical agony. It is thus the dear All-Father gives his assistance to the believing child and fulfills His promise to be with us through the valley and shadow of death. It is thus the trusting Christian falls asleep into the arms of ever-lasting rest. Who would not say "May my last end be like theirs." A Christian wife, mother and friend, her life in this world ended, but her influence still living on the side of good, purity and truth. Into the beyond, she has taken possession of that "Peace which passeth all understanding." Mrs. Brady was a resident of this vicinity for many years and has numerous warm friends who deeply sympathize with the bereaved family in their loss. She has also a brother living in our midst, Mr. Joseph Crabtree, who claims our sympathy in this bereavement. Mrs. Brady was the favorite sister of Mr. Crabtree and her death is a severe blow to him. Especially applicable to this Christian character is the text from which her funeral sermon was preached, John 11-25. "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me though he were dead, yet shall he live."

[BRANDON, ROBERT]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, April 6, 1897
At Rest.
Robert Brandon was born in Fermanagh county, Ireland, April 8, 1834, and died at his home in West Clarinda, March 29, 1897, aged 62 years, 11 months and 20 days. He was the youngest child of Thomas and Annie Brandon in a family of eight children. He emigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1862 and to Warren county, Ill., in 1870, to Taylor county, Iowa, in 1871, and came to Clarinda in 1883, where he resided until his death.
Mr. Brandon was married to Miss Mary Esplin in 1871 at Quincy, Adams county, Iowa. Nine children were born to this union, all of whom are living.
The parents of Robert Brandon were Presbyterians, but the law forbade any non-conformist minister either to perform the marriage service or administer the ordinances. For this reason his parents had him baptized, when an infant, in the church of England. Eight years ago, in 1889, he united with the Presbyterian church of this city and remained a member of it until his death.
He endured hardship and long continued illness but was kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.
His wife read to him on Sabbath afternoon the 15th chap. of John. He expressed himself as pleased with that portion of the word and said: "It is very good." To two of the elders of the church who visited him the evening before he died, he expressed his faith in Jesus, declaring his belief that that he would not be a castaway. Shortly afterward he fell into sleep from which he awakened in another world.
We hope, nay we believe, that he became one of that throng "who came up thro' great tribulation and have made their robes white in the blood of the Lamb," to be forever with Him.
His funeral was held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday, March 30, at 2:30 p. m. The services were conducted by Dr. T. C. Smith, assisted by Rev. St. Clair.

[BREWRINK, GEORGIA]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 26, 1897
BLANCHARD - Georgia Brewrink was born in Sangamon county, Illinois, January 21, 1871 and died at the home of her parents in in Blanchard, March 20, 1897, aged 26 years. She moved with her parents to Atchison county, Mo., at the age of 4 years and resided there until some ten years ago when they moved to Blanchard. She had poor health for about 12 years. Everything was done to cheer her and restore her health but without avail. She was converted at the age of 9 and lived an exemplary Christian, took an active part in church work when health would permit. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Redburn, her pastor, at the M. E. church. Interment at Blanchard cemetery, which was followed by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. Her character truly was worthy of emulation.

[BREWRINK, GEORGIA]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, March 30, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS – We are grieved to announce the death of Miss Georgia Brewrink at Blanchard last Saturday. She was once a popular student here and leaves a host of friends to mourn her departure.

[BRIDEGROOM, JACOB]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 19, 1897
MORTON TOWNSHIP – Mrs. Levi Blessing was called to Illinois Monday by the death of her father.

[BROWN, ARCHIE CLIFFORD]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 12, 1897
SHAMBAUGH – Died, Thursday, Feb. 11, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Brown. The parents have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

[BROWN, ARCHIE CLIFFORD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 19, 1897
SHAMBAUGH - Died, Thursday morning, Feb. 11, three miles east of town, Archie Clifford Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rube Brown. Archie was 7 months and 14 days old. His short life had been one of suffering until the Savior saw fit to call him home. The funeral services were held at the lower church and conducted by Rev. Miller. The remains were laid to rest at the Davis cemetery.

[BROWNLEE, ARCHIBALD EDWARD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 16, 1897
COIN – A. E. Brownlee sustained a stroke of paralysis when standing in Love & Wheeler's store Tuesday afternoon. He was taken home immediately and has not spoke a word since (Wednesday evening) and is said to be dying. He has always been hale and strong, and although over 60 years old was considered a strong healthy man.

[BROWNLEE, ARCHIBALD EDWARD]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, April 20, 1897
COIN – Mr. A. E. Brownlee died Thursday afternoon from the effect of a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Brownlee was 60 years of age. He was one of Lincoln township's most highly respected citizens. The funeral was held Friday at the family residence, conducted by Rev. W. R. Gray, his pastor. The interment was at College Springs.

[BROWNLEE, ARCHIBALD EDWARD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 23, 1897
COIN – W. H. Brownlee of High Woods, Ill., who attended his father's funeral here Friday, returned home Tuesday.

[BROWNLEE, ARCHIBALD EDWARD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 23, 1897
COIN – A.[rchibald] E. [dward] Brownlee died last Thursday and was buried Friday at College Springs. He was an old residenter and the many friends join in extending their sympathy to the relatives.

[BUNTON, ROY G.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 8, 1897
Roy G. Bunton, aged 8 years and 6 months, grandchild of Daniel Wallace, died on the 6th of membranous croup and was buried in the Clarinda cemetery today.

[CHANDLER, AARON BONNER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 5, 1897
HEPBURN – Miss Chandler has received word of the death of her aged father, who made his home in Utah. He was 72 years of age.

[CHILES, JENNIE VIRGINIA]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 6, 1897
Miss Jennie Chiles died Saturday May 1, 1897, at her home in east Clarinda, aged 28 years, 7 months and 3 days, from consumption. She had been in poor health for a long time, but her death was not expected so soon. She was an amiable and intelligent young lady and all deeply mourn her untimely death. The funeral took place Monday at 10 o'clock from her late residence, conducted by Rev. C. H. White, pastor of the Christian church and her remains laid to rest in the city cemetery.

[CHILES, JENNIE VIRGINIA]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 7, 1897
Miss Jennie Chiles passed away at her home in this city last Saturday morning, May 1, at 10 o'clock, age 28 years, 7 months and 3 days. She had been in ill health for two years preceding her death and had always been rather frail, so that her family had refrained from imposing burdens upon her and sought to make her life as comfortable as possible. During the last year she had been quite poorly, the last six months mostly having been spent in bed and for two months previous to her demise she was confined wholly to her bed. Consumption caused her death. The funeral was held Monday at 10 a. m., conducted by Rev. C. H. White, pastor of the Christian church, of which she was a member. Her father died May 28, 1893, and her mother May 9, 1895. All but one of the surviving children were here at the funeral, the exception being a sister, Mrs. Mattie Chandler of Newark, O. She leaves four brothers and one sister in Clarinda: J. [acob] S. [cott], S. [ylvester] P. [uritan], D. [avid] H. [amilton], Margaret, and John Chiles. Miss Ora Harvey, a friend from Clearfield, was among those who attended the funeral.

[CRAIGHEAD, GEORGE]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, March 4, 1897
NODAWAY – We received word, Sunday evening, of the death of G. [eorge] W. Craighead, formerly of this place. He died of cancer, will be buried, Wednesday, in the Nodaway cemetery by the side of his wife.

[CRAIGHEAD, GEORGE]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, March 4, 1897
-- George Craighead, one of the old settlers of this vicinity but for several years past a resident of Oklahoma, died of cancer last Saturday. The remains were expected today for interment in Nodaway Cemetery.

[CRAIGHEAD, GEORGE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
BRADDYVILLE – I. H. Craighead, of Oklahoma, has returned from Villisca, Iowa, where he had taken the remains of his father, who died in Oklahoma. They used to reside at Villisca and he is a brother of Jack Henry's wife, living west of town.

[CRESWELL, LENA]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, April 14, 1960
Member of '95 Class Dies In California
Word has been received in Villisca of the death of a former Villisca High School graduate with the class of 1895. She was Dr. Lena Creswell, 85, whose death occurred on April 2 at Del Capri Terrace, San Diego, California, where she has lived for the past two years.
Following her graduation from Villisca High School she attended the Kirksville, Missouri School of Osteopathy from which she was graduated in 1899. She moved to San Diego in 1903 to begin practice in her chosen field.

[CRESWELL, MARY JANE PARSONS]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Friday, January 7, 1927

Former Resident Here Dies
Mrs. Mary J. [ane] Creswell, formerly a resident of Villisca but residing for the last twenty-three years in California, died Dec. 22 after illness of four months and a half. Her home was in Ocean Beach, Calif. She was the wife of David C. Creswell of Ocean Beach and the mother of Dr. Lena Creswell and Wm. P. Creswell of San Diego. A private funeral was held Dec. 24, after which the body was cremated.
Mrs. Creswell was the daughter of Hon. T. M. Parsons and Mary Hale Parsons of Toolesboro, Iowa, where she was born Oct. 6, 1850 and she was married to David C. Creswell on Nov. 25, 1873. They moved to southwestern Iowa and were among the pioneer settlers here. A son, Jas. C. Creswell, died in Villisca on Jan. 18, 1901.

[DAMEWOOD, EBB'S INFANT, - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 2, 1897
The little babe of Mr. and Mrs. Ebb Damewood was taken quite sick Sunday, died Monday and was buried this morning.

[DIRRIM, EFFIE LONG KIGHT COLEMAN]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, June 30, 1960
Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Dirrim were held Tuesday, June 28, 1960, at 2:00 p. m. from the Wolfe Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul C. Ellis officiating.
Casket bearers included George Lony, Clyde Lonp, Lee Long, Claude Fulk, Wade Crawford and Walter Webster. Flower bearers were Mrs. Floyd Guthrie and Miss Connie Maher. Mrs. Mabel Dunn accompanied the soloist, Mrs. Carolyn Harris in the following selections, "Beyond the Sunset," and "When They say Goodnight Here and Good Morning up There."
Concluding service and interment was in Villisca cemetery.
Effie Long Dirrim, daughter of Anson and Sarah Long, was born Feb. 15, 1874 in Jackson county, Mo. and passed away June 26, 1960 in the Rosary Hospital, Corning, Iowa, at the age of 86.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Perry and two sisters, Ella and Emma. Surviving are her husband, Leslie Dirrim; one son, Nels Kight, of Shenandoah, Iowa; one granddaughter, Effie Darlene New, of Clarinda; and two great grandchildren, Joy Lynn and Terry Marvin New.
She married Leslie Dirrim 40 years ago. They lived on a farm in Page County until they moved to their present home in Villisca in 1946.
She was a member of the Baptist church in Farmington, N. M.

[DIRRIM, ISAAC NEWTON "IKE"]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Friday, May 11, 1928
Isaac Newton Dirrim, brother of F. M. Dirrim of Villisca and a pioneer resident of this vicinity, died Wednesday at 11:45 a. m. at the home of his son, Leslie A. Dirrim, seven miles southwest of Villisca. He was 80 years old. The body was brought yesterday morning to the A. B. Wolfe funeral home to await the funeral which will be held this Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the M. E. church, with Rev. Geo. A. Lawton in charge of the service.

[DIRRIM, ISAAC NEWTON "IKE"]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Friday, May 18, 1928
Isaac Newton Dirrim - Isaac Newton Dirrim, an account of whose death on Wednesday of last week was given in Friday's Review, was born in Ashland County, Ohio, on March 18, 1848, and at the time of his death he was 80 years old.
He came from Ohio in 1871 and settled in Page County, Iowa, where he lived the remainder of his life, with the exception of fifteen years spent in Thayer County, Nebraska. He was married to Mary Alice Strickland who preceded him in death on December 22, 1911. To this union three children were born, two of whom, Iva and Mrs. Blanche Siegfried, are deceased. One son, Leslie Dirrim of seven miles southwest of Villisca, survives. There are also three grandchildren, Viola Dirrim of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Clarence and Floyd Seigfried of Colorado and one brother, F. M. Dirrim of Villisca.
Mr. Dirrim was a member the Methodist Church. His funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in that church, with Rev. Geo. A. Lawton in charge of the service. The singing was by Mr. and Mrs. A. F Davie, Mrs. F. E. Shane, and H. C. Lindell, with Mrs. J. L. Wheeler as accompanist and the pall bearers were Bert, Guy, and Harry Dirrim, Harry Strickland, Raymond Leach, and Ernest Larson, Interment was in the Villisca Cemetery. Those from a distance to attend the funeral were Miss Viola Dirrim of Cedar Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strickland and James Strickland of Clarinda, and Miss Zella Dirrim of Braddyville.

[DIRRIM, IVA A.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, April 20, 1897
A Sad Death.
Miss Ida Dirrim, who attended the Clarinda High School up to Christmas of this year, died at Shenandoah Thursday morning. She was in attendance at the Western Normal College at the time of her death.
The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Dirrim, living near Villisca. She had not been in good health for some time, but it was not thought anything serious. Wednesday morning her friends found her in her room in a comatose condition and she never rallied nor regained consciousness.
The funeral was held Sunday morning from Hepburn M. E. church. The remains were interred in the Villisca cemetery. The young lady had many friends here and at her home, who are in sadness over her untimely death.
[Note: The name on her headstone is Iva A. Dirrim.]

[DIRRIM, IVA A.]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, April 22, 1897
Died, Thursday, Apr. 15, Miss Iva Dirrim, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Dirrim. Iva was one of our most enterprising young ladies. Having taught several successful terms of schools she thought to better prepare herself for the good work by attending the W. N. C. at Shenandoah and while there she was taken suddenly ill. The grim angel spared her life only long enough for relatives to arrive from Hepburn. The last sad rites were paid to the deceased at the Hepburn M. E. church at 11 o'clock Sunday a. m., Rev. Harvey officiating. Interment in the Villisca cemetery.

[DIRRIM, IVA A.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 23, 1897
The following is from the Shenandoah Sentinel of last Friday: "The tolling of the college bell in this place this morning caused many questions to be asked as the fact of the death of a student in one of the cottages near the college yesterday was not generally known. Miss Iva, the 19-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. [saac] N. [ewton] Dirrim, of near Villisca, was the young lady whose life went out while it was yet full of hope and promise. For several days she had not been feeling well but nothing serious was thought of the matter until Wednesday morning when her roommates found her in a comatose condition. A doctor was at once summoned but until the time of her death she did not regain consciousness. Her parents were notified early Wednesday and on the evening train her mother came over and remained until the end which came yesterday just after noon. We understand that the young lady had been subject to epileptic attacks, but until recently health had been good. Undertaker Chapman prepared the body for burial and this morning it was escorted to the Humeston and Shenandoah depot by the students who went down in a body, sixteen of them carrying the casket. President Hussey accompanied the grief-stricken parents to their home near Villisca. The funeral will be held Sunday and interment will be made in the cemetery at Villisca. The death of the young lady is a sad blow for the parents and as well has cast a gloom over the school where she was so generally liked. To the parents much sympathy is extended during their hour of bereavement." The Hepburn correspondent of the Villisca Letter says, "The body of Miss Iva Dirrim, who died quite suddenly in Shenandoah was brought to her home here in a beautiful white casket on Friday evening on the 6:20 train and the funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church in this place by Rev. R E. Harvey after which her remains was taken to Villisca for interment. It was not known here that she was sick therefore her death was wholly unexpected and quite a shock. The afflicted family have the sympathy of the entire community.

[DIRRIM, IVA A.]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, April 29, 1897
Iva A. Dirrim was born in Page Co., Iowa, Apr. 5, 1878. When she was two years old her parents moved to Reynolds, Neb., where they resided until the fall of 1895, when they returned to Iowa. Iva was converted when about 14 years old and united with the Baptist church of which she continued a member until death. She died Apr. 15, 1897, in Shenandoah, Ia., where she was attending college. The funeral services were held in the Hepburn M. E. church, the pastor preaching from part of Jeremiah 15, 9, "Her sun has gone down while it was yet day."
A very large concourse of sympathizing friends accompanied the sorrowing parents, brother and sister, to the Villisca cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest.  R. E. Harvey.
[Note: The same notice was published in the Clarinda Journal, April 23, 1897.]

[DIRRIM, LESLIE AINSWORTH]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, November 10, 1966
Leslie Dirrim – Funeral services for Leslie Dirrim, 89, will be held on Friday, November 11, at 1:30 p. m. at the Wolfe Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Villisca cemetery. Mr. Dirrim passed away on Monday at the Rosary hospital in Corning.

[DIRRIM, LESLIE AINSWORTH]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, November 17, 1966
Services Friday For Leslie Dirrim
Funeral services for Leslie A. Dirrim, 89, were held Friday, November 11, 1966 at 1:00 p.m. from the Wolfe Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Hays officiating.
The organist, Mrs. Mable Dunn, accompanied the soloist Mrs. Carolyn Harris in the following vocal selections, "Beyond the Sunset," and "Good Night and Good Morning." Flower bearers were Mrs. Harley Sunderman and Mrs. Henry Fastenau. Casket bearers were Leonard Posten, Harley Sunderman, A. L. Warner, Theodore Schantz, Claud Full, and Earl Royer. Interment was in Villisca Cemetery.
Leslie Ainsworth Dirrim was born in Page County, April 27, 1877, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Dirrim. Two sisters, Iva and Mrs. Blanche Siegfried and his parents preceded him in death.
He was married July 3, 1901 to Vivian Creswell at the home of her parents, the D. [avid] C. Creswells of rural Villisca. To this union one daughter was born, Viola Dirrim Green presently of El Centro, California. In 1909, Mr. and Mrs. Dirrim moved to California, where Mrs. Dirrim died in 1910. The daughter Viola returned to Iowa to live at the home of her grandparents, the Isaac Dirrims. Her father remained in California until 1916, when he returned to Villisca to assist in the operation of the Dirrim farm.
On January 23, 1921, he was married to Effie Long Kight Coleman at the farm of her son Nelse Kight of Hepburn. They resided on the senior Dirrim's farm until they sold the place in 1946; later moving to Villisca where they lived until the death of Mrs. Dirrim, June 26, 1960. Since that time Mr. Dirrim has been a resident the Shady Lawn Rest Home.
Survivors include, in addition to his daughter, a nephew, Floyd Siegfried of Pueblo, Colorado and a stepson, Nelse Kight.

[DIRRIM, MARY ALICE STRICKLAND]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 28, 1922
HEPBURN – Dec. 26. – Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs. I. [saac] N. [ewton] Dirrim which was held at the M. E. church in Villisca Sunday afternoon. She is the niece of Mrs. W. K. Dkye [Dyke]  of this city. She was born at Big Mount, Lee county, Iowa, 1961 [1861] and came to this county with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Strickland in 1863. She is survived by her husband, one son, Leslie Dirrim of near Hepburn; two sisters, Mrs. Purse Thornton and Mrs. Will Barnes, both of Fairbury, Nebr.; James Strickland of Clarinda, Joe and Henry Strickland of near Hepburn. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Viola Dirrim of Los Angeles, Calif. and Clarence and Floyd Sigfried of Denver, Colo. Burial was in the Villisca cemetery.

[DIRRIM, MARY ALICE STRICKLAND]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 11, 1923
Mrs. I. N. Dirrim – Mrs. I. N. Dirrim, for more than forty years a resident of this vicinity, died early Friday morning, Dec. 22, at her home on Third street where she had resided for two years, her death resulting from acute Bright's disease.
Mary Alice Strickland was born at Big Mound, Lee county, Iowa, on April 12, 1861 and was 61 years old at the time of her death. She was brought by her parents to Page county at the age of two years. In February 1876, she was united in marriage with Isaac N. [ewton] Dirrim, to which union three children were born, two of whom are deceased. One son, Leslie A. Dirrim, with the husband, survives.
In 1880 the family moved to Reynolds, Nebr., where they resided for fifteen years and upon returning to Iowa they settled on a farm near Hepburn. Besides her husband and son, Mrs. Dirrim leaves three grandchildren and three brothers, Joseph, James and Henry Strickland, all of Page county and two sisters, Mrs. W. H. Barnes and Mrs. Pearl Thornton of Fairbury, Nebr.
Mrs. Dirrim was a member of the Methodist church of Hepburn. The funeral was held in the Methodist church in Villisca Sunday afternoon, Dec. 24, with Rev. J. L. Boyd in charge of the service and burial was in the Villisca cemetery. – Villisca Review.

[DIRRIM, VIVIAN "DAISY" CRESWELL]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, February 17, 1910
The news of the death of Mrs. Daisy Creswell Dirrim was received here recently by her friends. She died at her home at San Diego, California, February 7, 1910, of tuberculosis. Mrs. Dirrim was well known in the vicinity of Villisca, where she grew to womanhood. She lived with her parents on a farm about five miles southwest of Villisca. The deceased had been in poor health for some time and went from here to California about a year ago with the hopes of receiving some benefit. The many friends in and near Villisca extend sympathy to the bereaved husband and relatives.

[DONAHUE, ELIZABETH J. WHITE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 12, 1914
Mrs. L. J. Donahue, who has been a resident of this community for over forty years, died at her home on west Washington street at six o'clock this (Thursday) morning. No arrangements have been made as yet in regard to the funeral.

[DUNCAN, ANDREW ROBERT]
Daily Capital Journal (Salem, Oregon), Wednesday, January 6, 1897
Andrew Duncan, father of Professor S. [amuel] S. [teen] Duncan, of Oregon City, died of paralysis. He was 81 years old and recently came from the East to live with his son.

[DUNCAN, ANDREW ROBERT]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 8, 1897
A Ripened Sheaf.
Last Saturday R. M. Duncan of Harlan township received word that his father died at Dayton, Oregon. The deceased was a former resident of this county but left here twelve years ago to make his home in Kansas, where he resided until last June when he went to Dayton to make an extended visit with his son who is the superintendent of schools of that place. He was 81 years of age but was a man of unusual vigor and when he went to Oregon last summer he went alone and could take care of himself all right. His son here received a letter from him last Wednesday written in his usual vigorous way and until the news of his death came there was nothing to indicate anything like the sudden change that came to him. No particulars as to the immediate cause of death was received. Mr. Duncan was a man of unusual force of character and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was a ripened sheaf ready for the Master's use.

[DUNN, CORA]    [DUNN, MARY E.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 2, 1897
Cora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse O. Dunn, died Jan. 29, at their home in East River township, of diptheria. Deceased was 7 years and 8 months old. Mary E., another daughter, aged 6 years, died Jan. 25, and another daughter is sick.

[DUNN, EFFIE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 16, 1897
Effie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. [esse] O. Dunn, died at their home in East River township on Feb. 14, of whooping cough. The little one was ten months of age and makes the third death in the family in a short time. Interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery, Wednesday.

[DUNN, WILLIAM, 1844 – 1897]
Lincoln Evening Call (Lincoln, Nebraska), Sunday, March 7, 1897
William Dunn, proprietor of the Peoria house, was taken sick a few days ago with inflammation of the bowels, and last evening was taken suddenly worse and died a little after 8 o'clock. Deceased leaves a wife, one daughter, and three sons. He was a member of Lincoln Council No. 183, K. and L. of S. and Steele City Lodge 116, A. O. U. W., carrying $1000 insurance in the former and $2000 in the latter. The funeral services will be held at the residence, Nineth and Q streets today at 3 o'clock and the members of the two lodges named are requested to attend. The remains will be sent to Villisca, Iowa for interment Monday morning.

[DUNN, WILLIAM, 1844 – 1897]
Lincoln Evening Call (Lincoln, Nebraska), Monday, March 8, 1897
The remains of William Dunn, proprietor of the Peoria house, who died Saturday were placed aboard the train this morning and taken to Villisca, Ia. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon and were attended by a large concourse of friends. Members of the Knights and Ladies of Security and the A. O. U. W. lodges were present.

[DUNN, WILLIAM, 1844 – 1897]
Nebraska State Journal (Lincoln, Nebraska), Monday, March 8, 1897
The funeral of William Dunn, proprietor of the Peoria house, was held at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and was attended by many friends and members of the Knights and Ladies of Security and the A. O. U. W. The remains will be taken this morning to Villisca, Ia., for burial.

[DUNN, WILLIAM, 1844 – 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
NORTH GROVE – Wm. Dunn, formerly of this neighborhood, a son-in-law of Mrs. Tice, died at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska, last Saturday morning and was buried in the Villisca cemetery on Monday. His wife and oldest son accompanied the remains to their last resting place. He leaves a wife and four children beside a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

[FINLEY, ELIZA JANE MCCRACKEN LOGAN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 2, 1897
A Long Life Ended
Mrs. R. [obert] M. [cCullough] Finley, living just south of town, was seized by a stroke of paralysis Monday evening from which she did not rally. She died Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock and was buried on Thursday, the funeral services being held from the house, conducted by Rev. Martin, of College Springs, and Rev. Dill of the Covenanter church. The deceased was 62 years of age. She was married to Mr. Findley some fifteen years ago near Monmouth, Illinois. She leaves many relatives here to mourn her loss.

[FINLEY, ELIZA JANE MCCRACKEN LOGAN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 11, 1897
Died, at her home, near Clarinda, Iowa, March 31, 1897, of paralysis, Mrs. Eliza Jane Finley, in the 63d year of her age.
Mrs. Finley was the daughter of Thomas and Nancy McCracken and was born in Decatur county, Indiana, September 9, 1834. Removed with her parents to Peoria county, Illinois, in 1852. In 1854 she connected with the Associated Reformed church, going with that church into the union that formed the United Presbyterian church. She married Mr. Thomas Logan in 1854, who died in 1861, leaving her with two daughters. In 1864 she married Robert Finley. Two sons and a daughter were born to them, all dying in childhood. In March 1893, she removed with her husband to Clarinda, Iowa. Uniting with the United Presbyterian church, she remained a faithful member until her death. A kind and loving husband and two daughters and an only brother mourn her loss.

[FOSTER, BENJAMIN B.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 2, 1915
Beecher Foster – Beecher Foster, an old resident of Coin, died at his home this morning. He was a brother-in-law of H. M. Andrews of this city.

[FOSTER, BENJAMIN B.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 9, 1915
COIN, Dec. 7 – B. [enjamin] B. Foster, an old resident of Coin and an old soldier, died at his home last Thursday morning at about 9 o'clock. He had been quite seriously ill for about two weeks but had been some better for a few days previous to his death. His age was 77 years. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having been a member of the Third Colorado regiment. He leaves a wife and four children—two sons and two daughters, George Foster of Coin, Charles Foster of Red Oak, Mrs. Ed Marsh of Omaha, and Mrs. C. R. Draper of near Coin. All were present at the funral, which was held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. W. D. Rink preached the funeral.

[FOSTER, BENJAMIN B.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 9, 1915
COIN – The death angel came suddenly to the home of B. [enjamin] B. Foster and took away the husband and father. Mr. Foster has not been well for some time, but his death was a great shock to the family and to the community. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the church and all that was mortal of this venerable old soldier was laid to rest in the Silent City. Four children and the aged widow and a host of friends mourn his death.

[FOSTER, MYRTLE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 16, 1897
COIN - B. [enjamin] B. Foster and wife buried their little daughter, Myrtle last Friday. She was six years of age.

[GILMORE, WILLIAM, SR., 1822 – 1897]
Nelson Gazette (Nelson, Nebraska), Thursday, February 11, 1897
SUPERIOR - Wm. Gilmore died Thursday afternoon at four o'clock. He has been sick for some time past and has not been expected to live for the past week. Funeral services were held at two o'clock Friday afternoon at the home of his son, James Gilmore. Services were conducted by Rev. Padden, assisted by Rev DuBois.

[GILMORE, WILLIAM, SR., 1822 – 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 12, 1897
SHAMBAUGH – Wm. Gilmore was called to Superior, Neb. by the sickness of his father. He died shortly after Will arrived. Mr. Gilmore, Sr., was one of Page county's earliest businessmen and was well known in this vicinity.

[GILMORE, WILLIAM RAMSEY]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 17, 1936
W. R. Gilmore – William Ramsey Gilmore, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gilmore, was born at Hopkinton, Iowa, May 19, 1857 and passed away at his home in Clarinda December 14, 1936, almost reaching his four score years.
He came to Page county, Iowa, in the year 1862, living constantly here, with the exception of two years. March 27, 1878, he was united in marriage to Sarah Jane Wilkey. He is survived by his three children, Mrs. Addie Johnson, California; Harlan Gilmore, Wymore, Nebr. and Mrs. Lois Alexander, Clarinda. Five grandchildren and one great granddaughter are also left to mourn his going.
He united with the Reformed Presbyterian church at the age of 16 under the pastorate of Rev. David McKee. During his membership there, he was elected as elder. Later transferred his membership to the United Presbyterian church of Clarinda, where he was again elected elder and fulfilled that office to the end.
A Bible verse greatly loved by him was, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him and I was helped; therefore, my heart greatly rejoiceth and with my song will I praise Him." Psalm 28: 7.
He became a member of the U. P. church in May of 1908 and was made an elder April 17, 1921.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the United Presbyterian church in charge of Dr. Carl E. Person. Burial was in the Covenanter cemetery beside his parents. Music by quartet, Mrs. George Smith, Jessie Skiles, Rudolph Swanson and Lee Filson, Mrs. V. A. Crosthwait accompanying. Pall bearers were S. G. Smith, Ross Miller, C. S. McKee, James McCalla, Omer Willison and Clark McKeown.

[GOODIN, LEE'S INFANT, -1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, March 16, 1897
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Goodin was buried on Friday afternoon.

[GORMAN, SAMUEL, 1821 – 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 14, 1897
A Sudden Death.
Uncle Samuel Gorman, of East River township, died very suddenly at 8:30 this morning, of heart disease. He was in town yesterday and not feeling at all well, friends persuaded him to stay in town and rest. This morning he was sitting in his chair at his sister's in Clarinda, when an attack of heart trouble came on without warning and he died before he could be removed to the bed.
Mr. Gorman was born in Washington County, Ohio, in 1821. He lived in Ohio until his marriage in 1847. He came to Page County in 1867, having owned land here for eight years previous to his removal here. He has been a good citizen, honored many times with county and township offices and always proved faithful. He leaves a family of several children, all grown, to mourn his taking away.

[GORMAN, SAMUEL, 1821 – 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 14, 1897
An honorable and Page county pioneer, Samuel Gorman, died suddenly this morning at 9:10 o'clock, at the home of his sister, Miss Ann Gorman, east of the square and two doors south of the Shellenberger house. He has been feeble for some time but was up and around this morning, declaring that he felt better than he had for months. About ten minutes before his death, his brother, J. A. Gorman, had left him after a pleasant talk, but was hastily called back to him with the information that he was bad, and upon reaching the home, found him dead. He passed easily and peacefully, as well as quickly away. Although well advanced in years his death is a hard shock to his relatives and many friends, and his death will be sincerely and widely mentioned for a good man has gone. Mr. Gorman was born in Washington county, O., in 1821, moved in 1829 to Wyandotte county, O., where he was married in 1846 and resided until 1867, when with his family he moved to Page county, Ia., locating in Nebraska township, which remained his home until the time of his death. His wife died in 1881. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gorman, of whom five, as follows, survive: Mrs. Abe Lawrence, Craig, Mo.; D. B. Gorman, Hazelton, Kan.; J. C. Gorman, Kiowa, Kan.; and E. R. Gorman and Mrs. Mary Hardin of Hazelton, Kan. He also leaves two brothers and a sister. The brothers are James A. Gorman of Clarinda and Reuben Gorman of Craig, Mo.; the sister is Miss Ann Gorman of this city. The occupation of the deceased was that of a farmer. Early in the '70's he was elected a member of the board of supervisors of Page county, in which capacity he served for three years. He will probably be buried at Hawleyville, but the time of the funeral has not yet been determined.

[GORMAN, SAMUEL, 1821 – 1897]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 20, 1897
Mr. Samuel Gorman died at the home of his sister, Miss Ann Gorman, in east Clarinda, Friday morning, May 14, 1897, at 8:30, from heart failure. He came to the city the day before from his farm in Nebraska township, to receive better treatment from his physician, as he had been feeling poorly for several days. While sitting in the chair conversing with his sister and brother James Gorman, he suddenly sank down and expired before they could place him on the bed. Mr. Gorman was 75 years, 10 months and 7 days of age. He was born in Washington county, Ohio and was married in 1847. In 1867 he removed to Page county, where he had since resided. He was an honorable and upright man, at one time a member of the board of supervisors and also held several township offices. He leaves a family of six children to mourn his death. The funeral took place at 2 p. m. Sunday from his farm home, conducted by Dr. T. C. Smith, and his remains laid to rest in the Hawleyville cemetery by the side of his good wife, in the presence of a large assemblage of friends.

[GORMAN, SAMUEL, 1821 – 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 21, 1897
Funeral of Samuel Gorman
The funeral of the late Samuel Gorman, a pioneer settler of Page county, whose death was recorded in The Journal of last Friday, was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the old Gorman homestead in Nebraska township, where he had lived so many years—the property occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hakes—the latter the late Mr. Gorman's daughter Jessie.
The services were conducted by Rev. T. C. Smith, D. D., of this city, whose remarks were both appropriate, tender and touching. The music was led by County Recorder E. G. McCutchan and wife. The burial was at Hawleyville; the pallbearers Messrs. J. H. Dunlap, R. A. Miller, T. C. Watson, John Widner, M. R. Ansbach and J. A. Orth. Sixty-four carriages and five horsemen, reaching three quarters of a mile, followed the remains in procession from the family home to the cemetery at Hawleyville, where there were 25 or 30 more carriages awaiting the funeral party. The great length of the procession showed in slight measure the respect and esteem in which the deceased was held. Relatives present at the funeral included the following: Mrs. Marietta Lawrence, daughter, of Craig, Mo.; Mrs. Josephine Hardin, daughter, of Hazleton, Kan.; John C. Gorman, son, of Oklahoma Territory, near Kiowa, Kan.; Edmund R. Gorman, son, of Hazleton, Kan.; Mrs. Jessie Hakes, daughter, and her husband, Charles Hakes, of Nebraska township; R. P. Gorman, brother, of Craig, Mo; Edmund Lawrence, nephew, Craig, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Press Wise, Craig, Mo., nephew and nieces, Miss Marietta Drake, sister-in-law, New Market; J. A. Gorman, brother, and family; Miss Ann Gorman, sister; Samuel B. Gorman, nephew and family, and Mrs. Prince Gorman, sister-in-law, Clarinda; Mrs. Daniel Miller, niece, and husband, East River township; Mrs. C. W. Foster, cousin, and husband, and Mrs. J. N. Miller, cousin, Clarinda; Mrs. J. C. Thompson, niece, and husband, East River township; Mrs. Fred Dills, niece, and husband, of Dallas township, Taylor county; Robert Gorman, nephew, and family, of Nebraska township; Mrs. May Edmunds, niece, and husband, Bishop Edmunds, of Nodaway township.

[GRONBERG, HANNAH, MRS.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 22, 1897
ESSEX – The wife of N.[els] J. Granberg who has been a furniture merchant here for over 10 years, was discovered lying on a bed at her home last Friday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock in a lifeless condition. Physicians were sent for but nothing could be done to revive her as she had been dead for some time. Investigation as to the cause of her death resulted in the discovery of a glass in which strychnine had been dissolved and drunk by the deceased, however, whether intentionally or accidentally will probably never be known as no message of any kind was left as a consolation to the husband and friends. Mrs. Granberg was born in 1836 in Sweden where she was also married and came to America with her husband. In 1885 they removed from Illinois to this town where both have lived highly respected by all. Miss Emma Swanson, a niece of Mr. Granberg's, has been staying with them and going to school since summer and it was she who discovered the lifeless body of her aunt. The blow caused by the death of his wife fell with especially great force upon Mr. Granberg who could hardly believe it to be true. The funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p. m. by Rev. Peterson of the Lutheran church, of which Mrs. Granberg had for a long time been a consistent member, who preached the sermon from the text, "We have also a more sure word of prophecy, where unto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn and the day star arise in your hearts," Peter 1: 19. The weather was very bad yet a large number attended the services and many followed the remains to the cemetery.
[Note: The last name is spelled Gronberg on her headstone.]

[GRONBERG, NELS J.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 16, 1911
ESSEX – The funeral of N. [els] J. Gronberg of this city who died Wednesday of last week of diabetes was held from the Lutheran church Sunday afternoon. Mr. Gronberg was an old settler in Essex, coming from Illinois with his wife in 1881. From that time until within two years ago he was the proprietor of the north side undertaking establishment. In 1885 his wife died and in 1903 he was married again to Mrs. Anderson of this city. Mr. Gronberg had been in very poor health some time before his death.

[GRUVER, BLANCHE JONES]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 9, 1927
Mrs. Wm. E. Gruver – Blanche Jones Gruver was born in Clarinda, Iowa, Dec. 17, 1873 and died in Mt. Zion Hospital at San Francisco, Calif., May 27, 1927, aged 53 years, 5 months and 10 days. She leaves to mourn her untimely going, her husband, Wm. E. Gruver and son, John, of San Francisco, a mother, Mrs. J. [ohn] D. [avis] Jones and brother, Harry, of Clarinda, the father having preceded her in death in 1917. She grew to womanhood in this city and graduated from the Clarinda High School in the class of 1893 and taught school, both in the country and city and later on at Norwich and Odebolt. She was united in marriage to Wm. E. Gruver, July 6, 1902 and went to make her home in Salt Lake City, Utah, later moving to San Francisco, Cal., where she was stricken. She was converted in early childhood and united with the Methodist Church, remaining a faithful member and worker up to the time of her fatal illness, just previously having served as president of the Woman's Home Missionary Society and teaching in the Sunday School. Funeral services were held by her pastor, Dr. Colgrove, in San Francisco, Cal., on Sunday afternoon, May 29, 1927, and on Monday the husband and son started on the long journey to bring her body back to the old hometown for interment, arriving here on Thursday afternoon. The funeral here was held from the home of her brother, H. F. Jones, at 609 N. 15th street, conducted by Dr. A. T. Bishop and just as the sun went down in the west, her body was laid to rest by the side of her father. Always of a sunny disposition she made and held friends and though absent many years, the beautiful floral offerings attested the old love for her in Clarinda. Through much suffering, she was always faithful and cheerful and has gone to the reward of those who love His service.

[HAGGLUND, OTTO ANTIMUS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 16, 1897
NYMAN – Otto Haglund died last Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock after a few weeks of sickness. We did not learn the name of his ailment. He leaves a widow and several children who all have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in this their deep affliction.

[HAMM, CHRISTIAN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 9, 1897
Died, Christian Hamm, Tuesday evening, April 7, at 8 p. m. Mr. Hamm was born Dec. 1, 1826, in Fairfield Co., Ohio. He passed his youth and the first years of married life in his native state. He was married to Elizabeth Heidelbaugh, Sept. 12, 1847. They came to Van Buren county, this state, in 1850 and from there moved to Davis county. After 4 years he moved still farther west to Decatur county and from there moved to East River township, Page Co. and has been a resident of the county ever since. Mr. Hamm has been an energetic, frugal farmer, one of the class of men who have made our county what it is. Mr. and Mrs. Hamm's union was blessed with eight children, all of whom are still living to help console the bereft wife. But the family do not mourn as those that have no hope, as Mr. Hamm has been a patient, faithful Christian. He leaves two aged sisters to mourn his departure. He had reached the ripe old age of 70 years, 4 months and 7 days. The interment was at the Butler cemetery. He was followed to his last resting place by a very large concourse of relatives and friends.

[HAYNES, OTIS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 19, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Our people were surprised sabbath morning to hear of the sudden death of Mr. Otis Haynes. He had for some time been living with his son-in-law, Joseph Grinnell and was subject to heart trouble. For a month or so he had been complaining of distress of the stomach but got over the spells shortly without much trouble. Saturday he was taken with one and a doctor called; he pronounced the trouble indigestion and gave medicine for that. The medicine seemed to ease the stomach trouble. Mr. Haynes retired early and when early in the morning Mr. Grinnell went and asked him how he had rested, he said he had not been able to sleep because of pains in his arms and stomach but that he thought as the pain had just ceased that if he could get to sleep, he would be all right soon. When a couple of hours later Mr. Grinnell called upon him Mr. Haynes was dead. His funeral services were held at the Wesleyan church Monday by Rev. Johnson. Mr. Haynes would have been 80 years of age March 2. He was a lifelong Christian and member of the Christian church at Atlantic, Ia. He was a native of Vermont.

[HAYNES, OTIS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 19, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Obituary – Otis Haynes was born March 2, 1817, in New London, Ct., died at College Springs, Ia., Feb. 14, 1897. His wife preceded him to his long home, dying June 7, 1895. He drifted westward with the tide of emigration at an early date, settling in Illinois where he lived a number of years as a prosperous farmer. Some 15 years ago he became a citizen of Iowa settling on a farm in Taylor county. After two years residence here, he again made a change, moving into Page county, where he lived in different localities for five years. At the death of his companion, he was living in Atlantic, Ia., since which he has made his home with his children in different localities as suited his fancy. At the time of his death and for some five months previous, he was with his only daughter, Mrs. Phebe E. Grinnell of College Springs. He had been enjoying good health for a man of his years until the last few weeks he had been as he expressed it, "Under the weather." On Saturday previous to his death, he was on our streets, apparently in usual health and a happy mood. On going home, he complained of a distress in his stomach, affecting his arms and hands, causing pain and numbness. A physician was summoned and on examination pronounced his trouble due to indigestion of the stomach and prescribed accordingly. He retired early, being in a very small degree better. In the morning he was visited by a member of the household when he expressed himself as free from suffering and having a desire for sleep. At his request he was not called for breakfast but allowed rest and quiet. In less than an hour from this last visit by a member of the household, he was again visited and found in the embrace of death. He leaves four children to mourn the loss of a kind father: Henry E.[stabrook], who lives in Denver, Col., Edward W. [ells] of Clay county, Ia., Robert A.[ugustus], traveling auditor for the Burlington and Missouri River railroad, who resides in Omaha and Phebe E., of College Springs, Ia. The funeral services were held in the Wesleyan church, conducted by Rev. Robert Johnson, using the words, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." The deceased was a member of the Christian church of Atlantic, Ia. His remains were laid away in Maple Hill cemetery to await the resurrection morn.

[HINCHMAN, JAMES]
Tipton Advocate (Tipton, Indiana), Friday, September 8, 1882
Judge James Hinchman, a prominent and wealthy citizen of Rush County, died of paralysis last week, aged 82 years. He was the father of thirteen children, all living.
[Note: The same notice was published in the Mitchell Commercial, Mitchell, Indiana, September 7, 1882.]

[KIGHT, NELSON ANDSON "NELSE"]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, February 6, 1969
Former Villiscan Dies at Shenandoah
Nelson A Kight, 76, stepfather of Walter N Webster, died Sunday at the Hand Community Hospital in Shenandoah following several months of declining health.
Mr Kight was born at Clarinda but made his home at Shenandoah for many years where he was employed at the Mt Arbor Nurseries until failing health forced him to retire.
He formerly lived in Villisca and operated a cream and poultry business.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie, currently a patient at the Hand Hospital; and one daughter, Mrs Robert (Darlene) New of Essex; and a number of step children and step grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Hackett Funeral home in Shenandoah Wednesday, Feb 5, at 2 p m with the Rev Darrell Heidner officiating. Interment was in Old Memory Cemetery at New Market.

[KIGHT, NELSON ANDSON "NELSE"]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, February 17, 1969
HEPBURN, Feb 10 – Funeral services for Nelson Kight, 76, were held in Shenandoah last week. Mr Kight and family were Hepburn residents for many years before moving to Shenandoah where he worked in the nurseries.

[KING, CAROLINE "CALLIE" SIMPSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, January 12, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS - Mrs. King died at her home southwest of town last Thursday. She had been ill for some time and was taken suddenly worse about a week before her death when her sons, E. S., of St. Joe, and Byran [Byron] of Omaha, were sent for. They remained with her to the last. She was 61 years of age and has for a long time been a resident of this place. She was a devoted Christian woman, a member of the U. P. church and leaves many friends beside her five children to mourn her departure. Her husband died several years ago, and her death was caused by several diseases. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Martin at the U. P. church, after which the remains were interred in the South cemetery.

[KING, CAROLINE "CALLIE" SIMPSON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 15, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS – the funeral services of Mrs. King were held at the United Presbyterian church last Friday at 11:30 a. m.

[KING, RACHAEL, - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, April 6, 1897
Miss Rachael King, an aged maiden sister of Mr. J. K. King of Norwich, after two years' illness and untold agony, was released from her suffering by the Death Angel, Wednesday, March 31. The funeral was conducted from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Craig, where she had been tenderly cared for during her illness. Rev. Cabbage, of the Church of God, conducted the services. The remains were laid to rest in the Tarkio cemetery near Norwich the day following her decease. She leaves a brother and a number of relatives to mourn her departure, who have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

[LAUGHLIN, ANNA STINSON ROY]
Upper Des Moines Republican (Algona, Iowa), Wednesday, November 30, 1910
Death of Mrs. Dr. Laughlin.
Wife of Ledyard Physician Passes Away in Algona Hospital After a Long Illness.
Mrs. Judson Laughlin, wife of Dr. Laughlin of Ledyard, died at the Algona Hospital on Thanksgiving Day of pernicious anemia. Dr. Laughlin had brought his wife down from Ledyard only the day before and it was known that her condition was serious. Mrs. Laughlin had been sick a long time and her trouble refused to yield to the best medical treatment. She was about forty years of age and leaves a family of five children. She was one of the best and most respected women in Ledyard and her demise will be greatly mourned there. The funeral was held at Ledyard Saturday, Rev. Holmes of Algona assisting the local pastor in the ceremony and the remains were taken to the old home at College Springs, Page county, Iowa, for interment.

[LAUGHLIN, ANNA STINSON ROY]
Kossuth County Advance (Algona, Iowa), Thursday, December 1, 1910
Ledyard Doctor Bereaved
Mrs. Dr. Judson Laughlin Died Evening of Thanksgiving Day. Demise Totally Unexpected.
Had been Ill Only a Brief Space and Was Not Considered to be in a Very Serious Condition.
Ledyard, Iowa, November 28, 1910: -- the news of the death at the Algona Hospital last Thursday evening of Mrs. Dr. Judson Laughlin came as a great surprise and shock to her many friends in Ledyard. While it was known that she had not been in the most robust health for some weeks, yet but few realized the seriousness of her condition and no one in the village was prepared for the news of her sudden death. Lack of blood was the cause of her demise, her blood having turned to water.
Deceased was a faithful and loving wife and mother, ever ready to help fight life's battles for those she loved. During her residence among us she has made many warm friends who loved and admired her for her fine womanly qualities and beautiful character, and it is hard for them to realize that the dear friend who but a few days ago was among them as usual now lies in the city of the dead. It seems strange and sad that she should be called to the great beyond, leaving, as she did, five little children who so much need the loving care that only mother can bestow upon them. But she is gone and only the healing power of time can lessen the sorrow and pain caused by the vacant chair and the absence of that dear form.
Facts Concerning Life.
Anna Stinson Roy was born in Marion County, Mo., July 5th, 1870, being 40 years of age at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Fantley J. [ackson] and Vienna Roy, and one of the youngest of a large family of children. She was educated in the public schools and at Centenary college. The greater part of her life before her marriage was spent in the home of her brother, William, who ably filled both the role of elder brother and second father to her.
Early in life she was married to Dr. Judson Laughlin who together with four sons and one daughter are left to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. The surviving children are as follows: Berney Roy, aged 12; James Byron, aged 10; Geraldine Vienna, aged 9; Judson Merrill, aged 7 and William R., aged 5. The eldest child, Lucile died when about 2 years of age.
She has six surviving brothers as follows: William Roy of Spokane, Wash., John W. [iley] of Carthage, Mo., Thomas G. [rubs] of Kansas City, Mo., Lewis H. of Front Royal, Va., Sidney J.[ohnson] of Hannibal, Mo., and Reuben F. [innell] of New London, Mo.
The out-of-town relatives who were in attendance at the funeral were: her brothers, Sidney J.[ohnson] and Reuben F. [innell], of Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Murray of St. Joe, Mo., and Mrs. Abbie Parsons of Milwaukee, Wis., the latter named being a sister of Mr. Laughlin.
Was a Faithful Church Worker.
Early in life Mrs. Laughlin became a member of the Church of the Disciples and when she came to Ledyard, she joined the U. B. church, of which she was an active member as well as being a member of the Ladies' Aid Society.
The Woodman Lodge, of which Mr. Laughlin is a member, had charge of the funeral arrangements and a great deal of credit is due the boys for their brotherly assistance and floral offerings.
Brief services in the church, conducted by Rev. C. S. Gowin, assisted by Rev. O. H. Holmes of Algona, were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The remains were shipped to College Springs, Ia., where they were tenderly laid to rest in the Laughlin family lot.
The friends of the family who are legion in this community, sympathize deeply with the doctor and his motherless children in their bereavement.

[LAUGHLIN, ANNA STINSON ROY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 1, 1910
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Mrs. Judson Laughlin died suddenly at her home at Ledyard on last Thursday evening. Funeral services were held at her home after which the remains were brought to this place and laid to rest in the West Grove cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The relatives and friends out of town who attended the burial were Dr. Judson Laughlin and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Murray of Oregon, Mo., Mrs. Walter Donner of Malvern, Berney Laughlin of Oregon, Mo., also S. Sherman, Dr. A. M. Sherman and Roy Sherman of Clarinda. Mrs. Laughlin left her husband and five children to grieve for her besides many other relatives and friends.

[LAUGHLIN, JAMES BIRNEY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 22, 1912
COLLEGE SPRINGS – James Birney Laughlin, one of Page County's early pioneers, was laid to rest in the West Grove cemetery last Wednesday. He died Feb. 12, 1912, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. H. Murray at Oregon, Mo., where he has been making his home for some time. Mr. Laughlin started the first nursery in College Springs that was started in this part of the state and he kept it up until eight years ago when he was compelled to dispose of it on account of poor health. He was a friend to Amity college, acting on her board of trustees for fourteen years. He was an active member of the Congregational church while in College Springs until it was disbanded after which he attended the United Presbyterian church. Mr. Laughlin leaves seven children to mourn their loss: Mrs. J. H. Murray of Oregon, Mo., Dr. Judson Laughlin of Ledyard, Ia., Mrs. J. B. Stanton of Fayette [Payette], Ida., Austin Burdette Laughlin of Gage, Okla., Mrs. O. E. Parsons of Wauwatosa, Wis., Ruth R. Laughlin of Fowler, Colo. and James G. Laughlin of Denver, Colo. The funeral services were held from the United Presbyterian church and conducted by Rev. J. P. Nesbit.

[LAUGHLIN, JAMES BIRNEY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 22, 1912
COLLEGE SPRINGS – James Birney Laughlin was born Jan. 31, 1837, at Granville, Ill. and died Feb. 12, 1912, at Oregon, Mo., aged 75 years and 12 days. He was married Sept. 15, 1862, to Sarah A. Cross, who died Jan. 2, 1878. To them were born six children, Mrs. J. H. Murray of Oregon, Mo., Dr. Judson Laughlin of Ledyard, Iowa, Mrs. J. B. Stanton, of Payette, Idaho, Austin Burdette Laughlin, of Gage, Okla., Mrs. O. E. Parsons of Wauwatosa, Wis., and Ruth R. Laughlin of Fowler, Colo.
May 1, 1879, he was married to Lucina A. Martin and to them was born one child, James G. Laughlin of Denver, Colo. Mr. Laughlin was one of the early pioneers of Page county, coming to College Springs from Illinois in 1856 and he made his home here for almost half a century. Here he established the first nursey in this part of the state, which he operated until about eight years ago, when his failing health caused him to dispose of his business. He was also greatly interested in Amity College and served as a member of the board of trustees for fourteen years. Of late he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. J. H. Murray and from her home passed to his reward last Monday. He had been in poor health for over a year, gradually growing worse and suffering a great deal; but he bore it all very patiently until the last, when he passed quietly and peacefully as one who falls asleep and without apparent struggle passed into the unseen world. Mr. Laughlin was active in the early development of this community and retained the keenest interest in its welfare to the end; he was greatly pleased when he learned that the railroad was completed but little thinking his remains would be the first carried over it to find a resting place beside his beloved wife who so many years preceded him. He was a member for many years of the Congregational church of College Springs and after it was disbanded, he worshipped with the United Presbyterians. Since coming to Oregon, Mo., he has attended the Presbyterian church of that place. With him passes another of the early settlers who are so rapidly leaving us and the places that have known him upon earth will know him no more forever. His remains were brought to College Springs Wednesday morning, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Murray and children, Hanson, Josephine and Abbie. The funeral services were held from the United Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. P. Nesbit and the body laid to rest in the family lot in Grove cemetery.

[LAUGHLIN, JUDSON "JUD"]
Des Moines Tribune (Des Moines, Iowa), Wednesday, July 22, 1959
Clarion Rites For Doctor, 91
CLARION, IA. – Services will be at 2 p. m. Thursday at the Eyler Funeral Home for Dr. Judson Laughlin, 91. He died Tuesday night.
He was born in College Springs and had practiced medicine at Blanchard, Kanawha, Ledyard and Duncombe.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie, author of "The West That Was," and two sons, William R. of Chicago and Judson Laughlin, jr., of Burbank, Cal.

[LAUGHLIN, JUDSON "JUD"]
Wright County Monitor (Clarion, Iowa), Thursday, July 23, 1959
Dr. Laughlin Rites To Be Thursday
Dr. Judson Laughlin, 91, died Tuesday evening at the Clarion Memorial hospital. He had been ill for some time. After practicing medicine in Iowa, he retired to Clarion in 1938.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie and two sons, Judson Jr. of Burbank, Calif. and William R. of Chicago, Ill., two sisters, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the Eyler funeral home Thursday, July 23 at 2 p. m. Rev. M. G. Michaelson will be in charge. Interment will be at the Kanawha cemetery.

[LAUGHLIN, JUDSON "JUD"]
Wright County Monitor (Clarion, Iowa), Thursday, July 30, 1959
Dr. Laughlin Rites Held at Clarion
Funeral services were held at the Eyler Funeral Home Thursday, July 23 at 2 p. m. for Dr. Judson Laughlin, 91, who died Tuesday evening at the Clarion Memorial hospital. He had been ill for some time. Rev. M. G. Michaelson was in charge. Interment was at the Kanawha cemetery. Singers were Roy Crawford and Larry Abele. Pallbearers were Eldred Shupe, Clarence Mickelson, Max Andrews, Alre Watts, Bert Reynolds, and Dr. C. P. Hawkins.
Obituary
Dr. Judson Laughlin was born July 16, 1868 at College Springs, Iowa and passed away July 21, 1959 at the Clarion Memorial Hospital. He was the son of J. B. and Sarah A. Laughlin. He attended the Central Medical College of St. Joseph, Missouri. In 1896, having received his credentials from the Medical School, he entered the practice of medicine at Blanchard, Iowa. He also practiced at Ledyard, Kanawha, and Duncombe, Iowa, until his retirement in 1938. At that time he moved to Clarion. He was married to Anna Roy, June 27, 1895, at St. Joseph, Missouri. To this union five children were born. Four boys and one girl. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna who died in 1910, also by three of his children, Bernie Roy, Byron James, and Geraldine Lowise. In Feb. 1912 he was married to Elsie M. Simpson. He is survived by his wife Elsie, author of "The West That Was," and two sons, William R. of Chicago, Illinois and Judson Jr. of Burbank, California. Two sisters, Mrs. Edna Murray, 93, Mrs. Harriett Stanton, 89, both of Creston, Iowa. Also, several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Often the Doctor would say, What am I waiting for here? I have lived here long enough.
Often he would rehearse his years as a practicing physician in a little country town and of all the indelible pictures that hung on memory's wall, none were more unforgettable than the long drives he used to make in all kinds of weather and roads, often times getting lost and wandering around all the night. The long trail of the doctor's practice goes back thru days when he made his calls to the sick with team and buggy, over the deep mud roads of springtime and through the (driving) blizzards of winter. (March 6, 1896)
But the latter years were sunset years and a sweet calm rested on his being as though waiting for the summons— "Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount." – And in the hallowed stillness of life's sunset hours his mind often wandered back over the scenes and incidents through the years.
As in youth, so is life's twilight,
Fairer valleys stretch away,
Just across yon purpling hillcrest
May be found Eternal Day.

[LAUGHLIN, LUCILE, -1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, January 26, 1897
COLFAX – A little child of Jud Laughlin's of Blanchard, died yesterday. Funeral today (Monday) at 2 p. m. from the Congregational church in College Springs. We did not learn the particulars.
[Note: The date on her headstone is 1896. Her mother, Anna Roy Laughlin, shares the headstone with her.]

[LAUGHLIN, LUCILE, - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, January 26, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS – J. [ames] B. [irney] Laughlin was called to Blanchard Saturday by the illness of his little grandchild. The child died Saturday night. Funeral services were held in the Congregationalist church here Monday p. m., conducted by Rev. Dodd, after which the remains of the little one were interred in the west cemetery.
[Note: The date on her headstone is 1896. Her mother, Anna Roy Laughlin, shares the headstone with her.]

[MASON, NANCY "NANNIE" LOY]
Colby Free Press (Colby, Kansas), Thursday, April 1, 1897
Miss Nannie Loy was born in Anderson county, Tenn., May 8, 1859, and died at Colby, Kan., March 28, 1897, aged 37 years, 10 months and 20 days. She was taken to Iowa by her parents when two years of age. When 14 years of age she and her father united with the United Brethren church of Tarkio, Ia. The congregation being in the course of time disbanded, she then united with the Methodist church in which she remained until some years after her marriage. August 30, 1877, she was united in marriage with Mr. R. [euben] J. Mason. One child was born to them which died in infancy. Mr. Mason died October 16, 1895.
Some few years before his death Mr. Mason was converted and became a member of the Christian church. She concluded it to be her duty to go with him, and accordingly she became a member of the Christian church, November 6, 1892, in the communion of which she remained until death. She was also a member of the Prairie Temple Chapter No. 121, Order of the Eastern Star.
For years she had been a great sufferer and yet she was seldom heard to complain, bearing her suffering meekly and patiently for the sake of her Lord and Redeemer. She had a strong faith in the divine plan of salvation, ever trusting in her Savior and when her hour was come, she said she was ready, being confident that eternal life was hers. She was also active in Christian work, and especially in instructing the young. She was a leader in the Christian Endeavor and more particularly in the Junior Endeavor, which she faithfully conducted until ill health compelled her to lay aside the work and commit it to others. She was also largely instrumental in having union meetings of the young people's societies of the different denominations, which were profitable and greatly enjoyed as long as they were continued. While she was loyal to her church, she yet had that charity that looked upon all sincere Christians as the friends and disciples of Christ.
All knew Mrs. Mason. She needs no eulogy. None knew her but to love and respect her. Her life was beautiful in every way, a kind word for all, a harsh word for none. She will be missed in her church, in the community and by all her neighbors. But we all feel confident that our loss is her gain. The earthly home of her tabernacle was frail. Seldom a day passed that was free from suffering, and now we believe that she has a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Her funeral took place from the Christian church Tuesday, Rev. James Welch officiating, assisted by Rev. L. M. Bonnett.   Rev. James Welch.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Colby Tribune, Colby, Kansas, April 1, 1897.]

[MASON, NANCY "NANNIE" LOY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 9, 1897
W. A. Craig and wife have returned from Colby, Kas., where they had been to attend the funeral of Mrs. Craig's sister, Mrs. Nancy Mason. They were not very favorably impressed with that portion of Kansas.

[MASON, NANCY "NANNIE" LOY]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, April 15, 1897
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Craig returned home last week from Thomas county, Kas, where they were called by the sickness and death of her sister, Mrs. Mason. Will says that it is a fine country to look at out there but cannot imagine what it could be that would induce him to live there where it is said the wind blows a continuous gale the year round.

[MCGUIRE, ELIZABETH STAGG]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 19, 1897
Mrs. Dudley Spaulding, once of Yorktown, attended the funeral of her mother at Indianapolis, Ind., a few days ago. She has now returned to her home in Shenandoah.

[MORRIS, JOHN HOR'S INFANT, - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 23, 1897
The three weeks old child of Mr. and Mrs. J. [ohn] H. [or] Morris died Feb. 19 and was buried Sunday in the Clarinda cemetery. The family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. St. Clair.

[NELSON, CHARLES, 1831 – 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 16, 1897
BETHESDA – Our esteemed neighbor, Charles Nelson, was laid to rest Monday, after a prolonged illness of several years. During all this time Mr. N. has been confined to his room and owing to the careful attention of his family was never known to complain of his lot.

[NELSON, CHRISTINE SWANSON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 18, 1922
NORTH PAGE - May 16. – Mrs. Nelson passed away at her home here Tuesday noon. Her funeral will be held Friday at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Nelson is survived by her three sons, Arnold, Gilbert and Albert.

[NELSON, CHRISTINE SWANSON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 25, 1922
Mrs. Christine Nelson – Christine Nelson was born in Sweden March 1, 1841 and died on May 16, 1922, at her home near Bethesda, Iowa, at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 15 days. She came to America in 1868, spending one year in Illinois then came to Page county, Iowa, where she was married the same year in Douglas township and settling on a farm in that township, which has been her home ever since. Thus, she was truly one of our Iowa pioneers, having spent over fifty years of her life on the same farm and endured the hardships of the pioneers.
Mrs. Nelson was of a very kind and cheerful disposition and will be greatly missed in the home and community. She leaves three sons to mourn her departure, Arnold, Albert and Gilbert Nelson; one daughter, Amanda, died in 1878. The father, Charles Nelson, died in 1897. Two sisters and two brothers survive Mrs. Nelson. They are [Mrs.] Henry Wallin of Stanton, Iowa; Mrs. S. L. Anderson of Minneapolis, Minn.; Frank Johnson of Essex, Iowa, and J. Albin Johnson of Valley, Nebr. Relatives in attendance from a distance were Mrs. John Salstrom of Reynolds, Ill., and Andrew Anderson of Reynolds, Ill.
The funeral services were held on Friday, May 19, conducted in Swedish at the house at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, by Rev. G. O. Gustafson, followed by services at the church in the English language conducted by Rev. O. A. Elmquist, the pastor at Stanton. Mrs. Arvid Hull and Mrs. Clarence Hull sang one number at the house and the choir sang two numbers at the church. The floral tributes were very beautiful.
Mrs. Nelson had been a faithful member of the Bethesda church since its organization. She died a firm believer in her Savior, Jesus Christ. May she rest in peace until the day of the resurrection.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Clarinda Herald, May 25, 1922.]

[PALMER, CARRIE R.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, April 20, 1897
Miss Carrie Palmer, daughter of Capt. J. [ohn] H. [ait] Palmer, of Coin, died of heart disease at her home last Thursday evening. The young lady had friends here in Clarinda who will be pained to learn of her taking away.

[PALMER, CARRIE R.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, April 20, 1897
COIN – Carrie R. Palmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. [ohn] H. Palmer, died Thursday evening, aged 22 years, 6 months and 5 days. The funeral was held Saturday at the M. E. church. There was a very large attendance. The floral offerings were fine. Miss Baine was held in high esteem by all and her untimely death is deplored.

[PALMER, CARRIE R.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 23, 1897
COIN – Miss Carrie Palmer died last Thursday evening, aged 22 years, 6 months and 5 days. She has been bedfast for several months suffering from heart disease. While her death was not unexpected, yet it was a great shock to the parents and relatives and all. She was a bright, cheery girl and well liked by all her associates. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church and the body interred in the Coin cemetery, Rev. D. Shenton officiating. The I. O. O. F. band played the dirge and march. The parents and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

[PECK, EVERETT]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
NORTHBORO – Everett Peck, son of Robert Peck, died near Northboro March 4, 1897, aged 12 years and 6 months. He was attacked with la grippe, followed by whooping cough, which terminated in quick consumption. He was only confined to his bed a short time. A few days before he died, he gave up hope and said he could not live and the day before he died, he made arrangements for his funeral, selected pall bearers and made choice of ministers. When asked if he was afraid to die, he said no, that he was prepared to go. The family have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow.

[PECK, MARY ELIZABETH MCKIE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Wednesday, June 10, 1891
Falling Leaves
The leaves all fade and wither in the winter while many fall in early summer and their short lives comes to a sudden end.
So it is in human life but it seems hard for a young mother to be snatched away from a loving husband and a young family—a young babe from its mother's breast and laid away in the cold earth.
But God in His providence moves in mysterious ways and His ways are past finding out.
On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 19, 1891, all that was earthly of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Peck of Northboro passed away.
She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKie of Blanchard. She was born May 22, 1860 and was within three days of her 31st birthday.
She was married April 22, 1882, to Robert E. Peck of Northboro. She leaves a young family of four children, the oldest six years while the youngest is a babe but a few days old. She became a professor of religion in early life and joined the United Presbyterian Church.
Moving out to Kansas, where there was no organization of that body, she joined the Methodists, in which church she was an active member until her death. She was an earnest Christian woman and one that will be missed not only by her devoted husband and little family but by a large circle of relatives and friends.
The funeral services were conducted by their pastor, Rev. Conrey, of the M. E. church at Northboro, assisted by Rev. Hood, pastor of the U. P. church at Page Center and Blanchard and her remains interred in the cemetery at Northboro. A large number of friends and relatives were present to pay their respects to one so loved and respected. But no human attention can call back that young mother to her little family. Just when they were in need of a mother's loving care and attention, she was called away from them. May the just God who doeth all things well guide and direct these little motherless children, comfort and uphold the stricken husband and relatives and bring us all to feel the uncertainty of life and to put our trust upon Him who has said He would never forsake those that put their trust in Him.

[PECK, NANCY LYDIA "NANNIE" DUNN]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, February 7, 1949
Service Tuesday For Mrs R Peck
Sister of W G Dunn Died in Detroit; Funeral at Northboro
NORTHBORO (Special) – Funeral services are being held here Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Nancy Dunn Peck, 78, whose late husband, Robert Peck, was hardware man for many years in partnership with D E McQueen. She died in Detroit Saturday. The service will be at the Methodist church Tuesday at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev Waldo Mitchell and Rev Ora Reep. Burial will be at Union Grove.
Mrs Peck was reared in the Blanchard vicinity but spent her married life in Northboro. She had been visiting "back home" last November, including her brother, W G Dunn, of Clarinda and others in the south Page county vicinity. She moved to Detroit about eight years ago.
Among the surviving children of her family are Mrs Floy Field and David Peck of Des Moines, Mrs. Dorothy Pynch [Lynch], Mrs Bessie Williams, Miss Laura Peck and Dr Merrill Peck nurses and a doctor of Detroit. She also has a sister, Mrs Thomas Edgar, of Greeley, Colo. All but Dr Peck and Mrs Edgar are expected.

[PECK, ROBERT EGERTON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, October 11, 1937
Robert Peck, 78, Buried Sunday
Prominent Northboro Man, in Business Until 8 Years Ago, Died Friday
Northboro (Special) – Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Robert Peck, 78, following his death early Friday morning. He had been making a grand fight against ill health for several years, having to retire from hardware business eight years ago but his final illness came during the last two weeks.
Mr. Peck has been a resident of Page county since 1862. He has been very active during his long residence here, being active as partner in hardware with D. E. McQueen before his retirement.
Funeral services were at the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Sunday, to which most of his children were able to come. His family includes Mrs. W. H. Lynch, Miss Laura Peck and Mrs. Jay Williams, all of Detroit, Mrs. Floyd Field and David Peck of Des Moines, Edgerton Peck of Fairfax, Mo., and Dr. Merrill Peck of San Francisco, Calif.

[PECK, ROBERT EGERTON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 14, 1937
Robert E. Peck – Robert E. [gerton] Peck passed away early Friday morning at his home in Northboro after having been bedfast the past two weeks. However, he had been in very ill health for several years.
Mr. Peck had been in the hardware and implement business for a number of years, but because of poor health he retired ten years ago, selling out to his partner, D E. McQueen. He is the last member of the David Peck family. The father, mother, two sisters and two brothers have preceded him.
Robert E. [gerton] Peck was born March 8, 1859, in London, Ontario, Canada. At the age of three years he came to Page county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. [avid] A. [bbott] Peck, one of the best known and earliest pioneers of Washington township.
In April 1883 he was united in marriage to Mary E. McKie and to this union four children were born: Everett, who died at the age of 13 years, Mrs. Janet E. Fields of Des Moines, Ia., Edgerton R. of Fairfax, Mo., and David E. [dward] of Des Moines. At the time of his marriage, he was engaged in the grocery business in Northboro. From Northboro he and his family moved to Ness City, Kans., where they lived for three years. Shortly after returning to Page county in 1891, his wife died, leaving him with four small children.
In March 1894, he was united in marriage to Nancy Dunn, who has been his constant companion throughout these years and who has nursed and cared for him in these remaining days with a love and affection that no one else could give.
To this union were born six children, Lillian dying in infancy and Alta McGinnis in 1928. Surviving are Lora Peck, Bessie Williams, and Dorothy Lynch, all of Detroit, Mich. and Dr. Merrill Peck of San Francisco, Calif.
Mr. Peck has long been a member of the Methodist church and has given freely of his efforts and thought toward community life. Few men, perhaps, can be found who have been of a greater moral value to a community than Robert Peck. He has always been on the side of right and his many friendships have been the outgrowth of honest and fairness in his dealings with all men. There need be no marble shaft erected—his home, community and business life will indeed be a living monument to stand as a memory to a noble Christian character and to one whom we all loved.
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the M. E. church in Northboro, conducted by a former pastor, Rev. Grant Lewis of Des Moines, assisted by the local pastor, Rev. M. O. McKenzie, and was one of the most largely attended services ever held here. The music was furnished by a mixed quartet, Mrs. John Irvin, Miss Pauline Murphy, Dee Bayless and Rev. McKenzie, with Mrs. F. M. McDaniel, pianist. Songs used were "Crossing the Bar," "In the Garden," and "Safe In the Arms of Jesus." Casket bearers were D. E. McQueen, R. B. Murphy, W. E. Gell, E. S. Richards, R. E. Pratt and G. R. Bain. Honorary pallbearers were W. W. Creal, W. J. Finley, C. A. Comfort, H. J. Scott, J. F. McQueen and C. A. Rorebeck. The many floral offerings were cared for by Mrs. B. E. Standiford, Mrs. R. E. Pratt and Mrs. Jennie Boylan. Interment was made in the Union Grove cemetery.
Relatives from a distance who were present were Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Fields and daughter Betty, Mr. and Mrs. David Peck and son Robert, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Peck of Des Moines, Mrs. W. H. Lynch and Miss Lora Peck of Detroit, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Edgerton Peck and daughters, Mary Louis and Eleanor of Fairfax, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Clark McKee of Dunlap, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Will Dunn and daughter Margaret and William Glassgow and son Kenneth of Clarinda, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blanchard, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Welty and Mr. and Mrs. Don Welty of Shenandoah.

[PENDERGRAFT, MARY ANN NEWHOUSE]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, April 29, 1897
Mrs. Mary A. [ann] Pendergraft, wife of T. [heodore] T. [itus] Pendergraft, died Thursday, April 22, 1897, at her home one mile south of Hepburn. She was one of the old settlers of this county and highly respected by all who knew her. The funeral took place at Rose Hill church, Saturday, conducted by Revs. Dodd and Harvey. A large circle of friends mourn her death.

[PENDERGRAFT, MARY ANN NEWHOUSE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 7, 1897
Mary Ann Newhouse was born Oct. 18, 1837 in Delaware Co., Ind. Her mother died when she was only three weeks old. In the same year her father moved to Des Moines Co. Iowa. Here she resided until her marriage, Aug. 15, 1855, to Theodore T. [itus] Pendergraft, with whom she moved to Clarinda in Oct. of the same year. She was a resident of Page Co. from that time until her death with the exception of a few years spent in the west. Mrs. Pendergraft united with the Disciple church when about 15 years old and the first meeting of that denomination in Page Co. was at her home. For several years there had been no society of this church within reach of her home, but she did not feel content to die outside of church fellowship and on the 12th of April was received into the Methodist Episcopal church by the pastor of that denomination in Hepburn. On the same day she received the sacrament of the Lord's Supper with her family. This was her last public [words unreadable] Her death occurred on the 22nd of April 1897. [words unreadable] a large company followed her remains to the Rose Hill cemetery where the last services were held by Rev. D. Dodds and Rev. R. E. Harvey, the latter preaching [ words unreadable] after which the body was laid to rest. Of ten children four preceded her to the other shore, all the rest were present at the funeral. Thus has closed a life of more than ordinary note for patient endurance, earnest friendship, humble piety, industry, affection and devotion to life's duties. May her example produce many followers and may the comfort of God be with her bereaved companion and children.     R. E. Harvey.

[PRATT, FLETCHER W.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, January 19, 1897
COLFAX - Horace Pratt is expecting the body of his father here for interment in the College Springs cemetery next week. Mr. Pratt, Sr., died in Florida last Sept. He had resided in College Springs for many years and is well remembered here.

[PRATT, HORACE]
Dodge City Daily Globe (Dodge City, Kansas), Saturday, June 30, 1917
Horace Pratt died at a local hospital this morning. He was a mason, and the funeral will be conducted by the local Masonic lodge Sunday afternoon.

[PRATT, HORACE]
Dodge City Journal (Dodge City, Kansas), Sunday, July 1, 1917
Horace Pratt – Horace Pratt, aged 74, died early yesterday morning at a local hospital from a stroke bordering on apoplexy. Mr. Pratt was a member of the Masonic order for many years and the latter have arranged to conduct the Masonic funeral rites. Mr. Pratt has been here for the past three or four months, coming here from Lee Summit, Mo. He has spent several months at a time here during the past few years. A son, A. C. Pratt, of Rockford, Washington, arrived yesterday afternoon. The funeral services will be held this afternoon.

[PRATT, HORACE]
Weekly Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Missouri), Wednesday, July 11, 1917
Horace Pratt, who formerly lived in the High Grove vicinity for many years, died last week and was buried in Dodge City, Kas. His son, George Pratt, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Whitton.

[RAWLINS, DUGE'S INFANT, - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 12, 1897
HAWLEYVILLE – The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Duge Rawlins died last Tuesday at their home, north of Hawleyville, of lung fever. The babe had been sick for three weeks and everything that could be done was done for it but the Master called the little one unto himself and into His care we can better entrust our little ones, when we remember His tender love for them while He walked this earth. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community.

[REED, LESTER ELTON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 16, 1897
BRADDYVILLE – The funeral of little Lester Reed, the only child of T. [homas] M. Reed and wife, was held at the church here at 2 p. m. on the 10th, Rev. Buckner presiding. Lester was not yet 2 years old and was a loveable child. The whole community tenders to the strickened parents their fullest and deepest sympathy.

[REED, LESTER ELTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 19, 1897
BRADDYVILLE – Died, last week, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reed, their babe, Lester, hardly 2 years old. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Buckner. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Reed deeply sympathize with them in their hour of trouble.

[RHODES, ETHEL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 19, 1897
SHAMBAUGH – Died, on Saturday morning, of typhoid fever, Miss Etta Rhoads. Hers was the fourth case in the family and the first to prove fatal. She will be sadly missed in the home and by her many friends. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of their neighbors. Clarence and Alice are now down with the fever.
[Note: The name on the headstone is Ethel Rhodes.]

[ROWLETTE, SARAH FRANCES TICE DUNN]
Lincoln Star (Lincoln, Nebraska), Wednesday, November 30, 1932
Mrs. Sarah Rowlette Dies Here Wednesday
Mrs. Sarah Frances Rowlette, 76, died at 3 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. Z. Diller, 2337 D street. Mrs. Rowlette made her home in Lincoln about twenty-five years ago, residing here for twelve years. She then moved to Omaha and later to Kansas City, Mo. Five months ago she returned to Lincoln.
Besides Mrs. Diller she is survived by a son, Harley C. Dunn of Brooklyn, N. Y. and three sisters, Mrs. D. G. Robb of Omaha, Mrs. Ada Orme of Clarinda, Ia., and Mrs. Virgil Bearden of Bloomfield, Ia.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Splain, Schnell and Griffiths chapel, Dr. Walter Aitken officiating. The body will be taken overland to Villisca, Ia., for burial Friday.

[SALSGIVER, CHENOWORTH G. "GUESS"]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, May 11, 1897
C. G. Salsgiver – Chenoworth G. Salsgiver was born March 16, 1863, died May 10, 1897, aged 34 years, 1 month and 24 days. The funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock p. m., conducted by Rev. L. F. Compton.

[SALSGIVER, CHENOWORTH G. "GUESS]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 13, 1897
C. [henoworth] G. Salsgiver, better known as "Guess," died Monday, May 10, 1897, at the home of his parents in east Clarinda, aged 34 years, 1 month and 24 days. He had been suffering from Bright's disease a long time, but his death was not expected so soon. The funeral took place from the First Baptist church at 2 p. m. yesterday, conducted by Rev. Compton.

[SALSGIVER, CHENOWORTH G. "GUESS"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 14, 1897
Chenoworth G. Salsgiver died the 10th inst., at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.[enry] Salsgiver, in this city, age 34 years, 1 month and 24 days. He had been ailing since February 1896 and died of diabetes. The deceased was born March 16, 1863, in Indiana, Indiana county, Pa. and came to Clarinda with his parents when he was about 7 years old. During the first part of his illness, he was in St. Joseph, Mo., where he remained until last July before coming home. During the seasons of 1894 and 1895 he traveled with Ringling Brothers circus and prior to that had been engaged in railroading. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist church, conducted by Rev. L. F. Compton. He leaves three brothers and three sisters, as well as his parents and friends to mourn the decease of one to whom they were greatly attached.

[SPANGENBERG, ELISE FREUDENBURG ROPE]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, August 26, 1946
Elise Spangenberg was born in Hanover, Germany, October 14, 1864. Her parents were Herman Freudenburg and his wife Anna. She was confirmed in the Lutheran church April 2, 1879 and has always been a faithful member of this church. In 1881 she came with her parents to America and has ever since lived in Page county.
On May 6, 1886, she was united in marriage to Ehler Henry Roepe. To them 4 children were born, 2 of them preceding the mother in death. Her husband departed this life on March 1, 1908. In February 1920, she was united in marriage to Mr. Wm. Spangenberg who also preceded her in death.
August 14 she peacefully fell asleep at the age of 81 years and 10 months.
She is survived by her son Gerhard, who lives in California and one daughter, Mrs. Joe Otte, one brother, H H Freudenburg and several grandchildren and great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Joe Otte home and the Immanuel Lutheran church August 16, 1946, at 2:30 p m, the Rev C H Jabker officiating.  Mrs Ben Goecker was the organist and the singers were Delores Sunderman and Lois Sunderman. Pall bearers were Herbert Otte, Paul Herzberg, Hilbert Grebert, Ralph De Manett, Herbert Herzberg and Leroy Rope. Flower bearers were Mrs Anna Freudenberg, Mrs Albert Rope and Mrs Otto Rope. Final resting place was Immanuel cemetery.

[SPANGENBERG, JOHN]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, April 1, 1897
YORKTOWN – Wm. Spangenberg was up to Red Oak to his father's funeral Tuesday.

[SPANGENBERG, MAGDALENA "LENA" WAGENER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 29, 1897
YORKTOWN – Mrs. William Spangenberg, who has been sick for some time, died last Sunday about 11 o'clock. The remains were interred in the Summit cemetery. She leaves a father and mother, husband and three little girls to mourn her loss. A good woman has gone home.

[SPANGENBERG, WILLIAM/WILHELM W.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 27, 1924
William W. Spangenberg breathed his last on Tuesday, March 25th at his home in Yorktown, where he has been an invalid for several weeks. His age was past 61 years, having been born September 8th, 1858, at Joliet, Ill. the services are arranged for Friday afternoon at one o'clock at the Lutheran church of Yorktown, short services having been held before that time at the residence.
A more extended review of the foregoing will be given in next issue.

[SPANGENBERG, WILLIAM/WILHELM W.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, March 31, 1924
Wm. Spangenberg – Wm. Spangenberg was born on 8th day of September 1858 at Joliet, Illinois. At the age of 28 years, he entered into holy wedlock with Magdalene Wagner and settled down on a farm near Red Oak. To this union came three daughters, Meta, Anna and Bertha. Meeting with sad disappointments at his first location he moved to the farm 2 ½ miles north of Yorktown, Iowa, in year 1895. Burdened with many debts but having the confidence of businessmen as a man of character and honesty he began the upward struggle.
Then the Lord brought sorrow to his home by calling his wife to eternity on the 24th of October 1897, after but 10 years of married life. Alone now, he farmed and raised his small children often at the brink of despair with the work and lonesomeness he was still able with God's Grace to clear the farm. After the marriage and establishment of his children he continued at the home place while renting out the farm.
After 22 years life as a widower and looking forward to old age and its lonesomeness and helplessness he sought and found the widow Eloise Rope nee Freudenburg,, another companion and helpmate. This marriage was entered into on Feb. 17, 1920. Really preferring a different locality, he for the better caring of his father-in-law, bought in Yorktown, to enjoy a few happy years.
A year ago he began to suffer of stomach trouble thinking it but a slight indisposition at first he soon sought the advice of physicians. This winter his condition became aggravated. X-rays established the presence of cancer in the stomach and his case was pronounced incurable. And during the last four weeks he was unable to eat except with following great suffering to relieve which powerful drugs were resorted to.
Two weeks ago he resigned himself to the inevitable end and on March 25 in the evening he passed away. We confidently hope in sincere faith on the Lord Jesus and redemption through his blood.
His age in full was 65 years, 7 months and 17 days. Those who mourn his loss beside his wife are Mrs. Meta Gier of Shambaugh, Mrs. Anna Witthoeft of Montana, Mrs. Bertha Windhorst of Yorktown and 14 grandchildren, besides his own brothers and sisters and more distant relatives. May God preserve his soul to eternal life and grant his body sweet repose until the day of resurrection. Amen.

[SPAULDING, SARAH HANNAH MCGUIRE]
Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa), Wednesday, October 3, 1923
Mrs. Sarah Spaulding, Pioneer of Iowa, Dies
Mrs. Sarah H. [annah] Spaulding, 82 years old, a resident of Iowa since 1865, died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. C. McCarney, 1090 Twenty-fourth street. She was a member of the relief corps and a lifelong member of the Presbyterian church. She moved to Des Moines four years ago from Shenandoah, where she had lived for forty years.
She is survived by two sons, John R. and George A. Spaulding, two daughters, Mrs. Mary A. Krum of Shenandoah and Mrs. McCarney of Des Moines, one sister, Mrs. Fannie Foster of Greenwood, Ind., and one brother, Charles McGuire of Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. McCarney is the wife of W. C. McCarney, secretary for many years of Adelphic lodge, A. F. A. M. and grand master in 1922. The body will lie in state at Harbach's funeral home this morning until 12 o'clock. Funeral services will be held, and interment will be made at Shenandoah Thursday afternoon.

[TEMPLER, JOSEPH THOMAS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, March 23, 1897
Joseph Thomas Templer was born near Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Feb. 14, 1842, and died at his home in Red Oak, Ia., March 18, 1897, aged 55 years, 1 month and 4 days. Deceased was father of Mrs. J. G. Martin and brother of Franklin Templer of this city. Yes, brother, thou art gone from earth, and while we sorrow and the tears come unbidden to our eyes, our hearts are lifted up with the blessed assurance that we soon shall meet again to never say goodbye.  Franklin.

[THRALL, ONA "ONEY" PIERCE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, April 6, 1897
Mrs Ona Thrall, formerly a resident of Clarinda, died Saturday morning at St Joe and was brought here that evening for interment. The funeral was held from the home of N. J. Calhoon, in southwest Clarinda, Sunday afternoon. Mrs Thrall was in her 77th year but had been very well up to the last sudden attack. She left here for Los Angeles, Cal., in 1893 and removed to St Joe a year or two ago. She had many friends here who mourn her taking away.

[THRALL, ONA "ONEY" PIERCE]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, April 8, 1897
Mrs Ona Thrall died Saturday [Apr 3] at St Joseph, Mo, and her remains were brought to this city where she formerly resided and laid to rest in the City Cemetery Sunday. She was 77 years of age.

[THRALL, ONA "ONEY" PIERCE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 9, 1897
Mrs. Ona Thrall, a former resident of Clarinda and vicinity for many years, died Friday, the 2d inst., at St. Joseph, Mo., and her remains were brought to this city Saturday evening for burial. On arrival they were conveyed to the home of N. J. Calhoon and I. D. Christie and families, from which the funeral was held Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. T. C. Smith. The deceased was the mother of W. T. Montgomery, formerly of Clarinda, and left this city about two years ago to make her home in St. Joseph. She was 74 years of age and left a husband and six children. In the 60's she united with the Methodist Episcopal church at College Springs. The cause of her death was paralysis, her demise taking place after a few days' illness.

[TROY, ABRAHAM LINCOLN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 30, 1897
G. [eorge] M. Troy, living west of town, was called Wednesday evening to Oskaloosa, by the death of his father, who died at his home there on Sunday and was to be buried Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. The old gentleman was 75 years of age and had lived in Oskaloosa for more than forty years. Mr. Troy was himself born there and lived there twenty-five years.

[TROY, GEORGE M.]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, June 1, 1942
George M. Troy – George M. Troy, son of Abraham and Miranda Troy, was born near Oskaloosa, Ia, Feb 1, 1859 and passed away May 15, 1942, at the farm home near Clarinda, at the age of 83 years, 3 months, 5 days.
He spent his boyhood and manhood mostly in Iowa. When he was 8 years of age he moved with his parents to a farm near New Sharon until he was about 26 years of age.
In the year 1884 he was united in marriage to Ida L Gray of Oskaloosa. For nine years Mr and Mrs Troy lived near Stockville, Nebr., returning to Iowa in the fall of 1895. Since that time, they have lived on a farm two and a half miles west of Clarinda.
Mr Troy became a member of the Methodist church in Clarinda at the time of the ministry of Rev Josiah Able. Mr Troy loved the church and was a regular attendant of the same. He was also a member of the church official board.
He loved his home dearly. He never wanted to leave the farm and even at his advanced age he preferred to live on the old home place.
He was a friendly man. The young boys of the neighborhood admired him. He was indeed a good man—a man among men.
Surviving him are his widow, two daughters, Mrs Herbert Davis and Mrs Arthur Pfander, both of Clarinda; one brother, Harry, of Parnell, Ia.; six grandchildren, Mrs Claude McDonough of Audubon, Ia, Alice Pfander of Clarinda, Mrs Charles Long of Nevada, Ia, and Frances, William and Glenda Lee Davis at home; also two great grandchildren, Donovan and Sharon McDonough of Audubon, Ia; a number of nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held at the home and at Walker's Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon, May 17, at 2:30. Rev Charles R Rowe was in charge. Mrs Humphrey sang three numbers. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. Casket bearers were Charles Fulton, Clarence Miller, Franklin Willison, Charles Hookham, W K Miller and Harold Hoskins. Honorary bearers were Harley Pearson, W E Markle, Will Gross, Stuart Smith, Charles Shaffer and I E Stickelman.

[WATERS, ALVIN'S INFANT, 1897 – 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 12, 1897
PAGE CENTER – The remains of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Waters was interred at the Polsley cemetery last Saturday. The family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

[WEST, PERLINA DWIGHT]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 23, 1897
BRADDYVILLE – Old Aunt West died last night, the 21. She was a sister of Ransome Dwight, living west of town and has made her home with him for some years. She has lived in California for a number of years and after the death of her husband, she was for a number of years a much sought after nurse, doing very efficient work in that line. She lost track of her only son about 1870 and has never heard from him. She returned from the west nearly broken in health and old age. She has found a home with her brother until her death. She was 80 years old.

[WHITE, MARGARET DOUGHERTY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, April 6, 1897
Mrs. Donahue received a telegram Monday afternoon that her mother, Mrs. Margaret White, was dying at her home in Pittsburg, Pa. She and her daughter started last evening for Pittsburg, hoping to see the mother before her death. Mrs. Donahue is one of a family of seven, the only one living away from the hometown. There are two sisters and four brothers, all at the old home.