[ASKEROTH, CARL AXEL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 10, 1897
YORKTOWN – Carl Askroth [Askeroth] died at the home of his uncle, a Mr. Brown, in Tarkio township, Tuesday night. He died of that dread diseases, consumption. He was a native of Sweden. N. J. Nelson was an uncle of the deceased.

[ASKEROTH, CARL AXEL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 17, 1897
PAGE CENTER – Carl Askeroth, of whom mention was made a few weeks ago as being afflicted with consumption, died at the home of his uncle last Tuesday and buried Thursday. Carl was converted during a revival meeting at Yorktown some four years ago and has worked in the Firebrand office at Shenandoah for some time preparing for missionary work in China. He was a bright, well-educated young man about 24 years of age. His parents are living in Sweden.

[CARVER, RALPH MERROLD]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 23, 1897
A little child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carver died Friday morning from membranous croup, at their home in east Clarinda. Another was attacked by the same disease but is said to be improving.

[CARVER, RALPH MERROLD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 24, 1897
Ralph Carver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carver, died last Friday in this city of diptheria and was buried Saturday, the funeral being held from the home, conducted by Rev. C. H. White. The burial was at the Rawlings cemetery, east of town. The deceased was a few days over 3 years and 3 months old.

[CASTLE, ANNA ELIZABETH "ANNIE" MILLER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 27, 1897
Mrs. Annie E. [lizabeth] Castle, wife of John S. [tetson[ Castle, died Wednesday night, the 25th inst., at 11:15 p. m. at her home in Shambaugh. She had been ill for a year with consumption. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the family residence conducted by Rev. Mr. Buckner. The burial was at the Butler cemetery, two and one-fourth miles southwest of Shambaugh. She was a sister of Charles Miller of Clarinda.
Annie E. Miller was born near Cambridge, O., June 15, 1866 and died at the age of 31 years, 2 months and 10 days. She moved to Shambaugh with her father's family in 1881. She was married to John S. Castle, March 15, 1883. Three children crowned their union. One little girl, Clostella, has gone before to welcome her into their new home. Two bright little girls and husband, father, mother, three brothers and one sister remain to mourn her loss. Sister Castle was a Christian and died in the triumph of a living faith and went to her better home in Heaven. This is the first death in the Miller family.

[CASTLE, ANNA ELIZABETH ANNIE" MILLER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 27, 1897
SHAMBAUGH – Mrs. Anna Castle died at her home, Wednesday evening. Her health had been very poor for some time. She and her family had hoped against hope for her recovery but the dread disease, consumption, had so firm a hold that nothing could be done but to smooth the way to the final end, where her Savior awaited her coming. Two little girls are left motherless and in the home she will be sadly missed.

[COLE, WILLIS F.]
Lincoln Evening Call (Lincoln, Nebraska), Saturday, November 20, 1897
Another Victim Willis F. Cole Dies From the Dread Disease of Appendecitis
Willis F. Cole died at 7:30 o'clock this morning at St. Elizabeth's hospital of general peritonitis, brought on as a result of an operation for appendicitis.
The news of Mr. Cole's death came as a shock to his friends and all members of his profession. Mr. Cole was at work last week but late Friday evening he was taken ill. He did not think his illness amounted to much and so he came down to the shop Saturday morning. He went to work but was not able to keep up. After shaving two or three people he told his barbers that he would have to go home as he was unable to work. A little later a doctor was called, and he pronounced the case appendicitis. He was taken to the hospital and on Thursday the doctors performed the operation. He had been told earlier that an operation was necessary but he objected. He had had four or five attacks of the same kind and as he had pulled through all right before without an operation he thought he would this time. Finally he came to the conclusion that he had better submit to an operation and so the operation was performed.
He appeared to be getting along very well after the operation and yesterday the doctors were confident of his recovery. His case became more complicated last night and peritonitis set in and this morning he died.
During his short illness his partner, Mr. Richeson and his fellow workmen did everything in their power to make him as comfortable as possible and watched over him day and night. There was no barber in Lincoln better liked and there were no more skillful workmen. His partner feels the loss as though he were a brother to the dead man. The shop was closed today and the people who have been "Dad's" customers for years had to go somewhere else.
"Dad" Cole as he was called by his friends and customers, came here from Michigan fourteen years ago. He leaves a wife and two children, a grown daughter and an eight-year-old boy. The daughter lives in Clatonia, Iowa and the boy with his mother in this city. he lived at 1430 P street. About a year ago he formed a partnership with Mr. Richeson and opened what was known as the R. & C. barber shop at 1140 O street and the two had built up an extensive trade. During his fourteen years of life in this city he has worked at his profession and at one time he had charge of the Capital hotel barber shop.
The remains were taken to Roberts' undertaking establishment this morning. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the residence, 1430 P street. The services will be held under the direction of the lodges of which he was a member—the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Sons and Daughters of Protection. His mother arrived from Michigan this morning.

[COLE, WILLIS F.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 26, 1897
While in Lincoln last week the Herald reporter learned of the death of two men of the city, one Lieut. Jackson, of the State University, and the other W. illis] F. Cole, a barber of the city, formerly proprietor of the Capital barber shop. They both died at the same hospital, of appendicitis, having undergone operations at St. Elizabeth's Hospital for that dread disease. We did not then know that Mr. Cole was a brother of C. W. Cole of this city, but Mr. Cole informed us of that fact Wednesday. The brother was an only one and had been suffering from the disease for some weeks. His mother was visiting at Omaha last week and he wrote to her there that he was going to have an operation performed and that he did not expect to live from the effects of it. And he was right. He died on Saturday morning at nine o'clock. Deceased was formerly a citizen of this county, having lived in Tarkio township. He married Miss Inez Matheson [Mathewson], a sister of Ed Matheson [Mathewson], now a drayman of this city. Mr. Cole was spoken of highly by all who knew him at Lincoln, and he wrote to his mother that he was prepared to die. He was aged 44 years. He has not been here for fourteen years. He was also a barber at Blanchard for some years.

[CRAWFORD, ESTHER W. PORTER]
Evening Journal (Washington, Iowa), Monday, August 2, 1897
Mrs. Carson Crawford – Mrs. Esther Crawford, wife of O. [liver] C. [arson] Crawford, who has a large circle of relatives and friends in this city, died at her home in Ainsworth this morning at four o'clock. She was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania and was sixty-one years of age. Came to Iowa with her parents in the year 1837 and settled at Burlington. The family also lived at Amboy, Iowa. Ainsworth became the home of the deceased in 1854. She was married to O. [liver] C. [arson] Crawford in 1856 and since that time has always resided at Ainsworth. Her parents moved to Clarinda from Amboy. Her father died four years ago, and her mother has been dead about three years. The children of the deceased were: Mrs. Martha McCullough (deceased), Mrs. Anna Hamil and Mrs. Francis Kiper, and the sons, Ralph and Rollie, all of Ainsworth. A brother, James Porter and a sister, Mrs. Mary Hogue, reside at Clarinda, Iowa. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. from the Ainsworth U. P. church. Services will be conducted by Rev. Davis. Interment in Ainsworth cemetery.

[CRAWFORD, ESTHER W. PORTER]
Evening Journal (Washington, Iowa), Tuesday, August 3, 1897
Messrs. And Mesdames David, John and Marion Crawford and their families went to Ainsworth today to attend the funeral of Mrs. O. C. Crawford.

[CRAWFORD, ESTHER W. PORTER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 6, 1897
Miss [Mrs.] Esther Crawford died last Monday morning at her home in Washington county. Mrs. Crawford was a sister of John Porter and an aunt of Mayor Hoge. She formerly lived in Clarinda and her many friends here will be grieved to learn of her demise. Mr. Porter attended the funeral at Ainsworth.

[DUGAN, RHODA A.]
Summerfield Sun (Summerfield, Kansas), Friday, November 12, 1897
Early Tuesday morning word came to town of the death of little Rhoda Dugan, who had been sick with malarial fever. It was a sad and severe stroke to the family.
Rhoda was a very bright, rather shy, pleasant girl of nearly nine years and was a general favorite at home, in school and everywhere. Funeral services were held at the house Wednesday forenoon, conducted by Rev. C. H. Mitchell. A very large company of friends of the family were present to manifest their sympathy. The interment took place in the city cemetery. Surely this has been an afflicted family. First a strange young man, Fred Robinson, came there sick and died. Then, soon after, Mr. Dugan was stricken down and is only able to be around at light work, then Rhoda was taken sick and passed away as above noted. They will have the sincere sympathy of the entire community. We trust they may be spared any further sickness.

[DUGAN, RHODA A.]
Marshall County News (Marysville, Kansas), Friday, November 19, 1897

Mr S [amuel C [urry] Dugan was able to walk to town Monday. He has been sick for two months with malaria but is rapidly recruiting. His little daughter Rhoda died only a few days ago of the same disease.

[DUGAN, RHODA A.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 19, 1897
PAGE – News was received here last week of the death of Rhoda, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. [amuel] C. [urry] Dugan, formerly of this place, but now of Summerfield, Kans.

[DUGAN, RHODA A.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 19, 1897
PAGE CENTER – Word has been received that Rhoda, the little nine year old daughter of Mr. Sam Dugan, of Summerfield, Kans., died at her home of typhoid fever. Mr. Dugan's family have had the fever ever since the death of Fred Robinson some two months ago, at their home.

[DUNKLE, JOSIE PRUITT]
Evening Kansas (Newton, Kansas), Monday, October 25, 1897
Mrs. Dunkle Passes Away.
Saturday evening at eight o'clock Mrs. Geo. B. Dunkle passed away. She had been lingering for three weeks with congestion of the brain and death came as a relief. It was a sad death and the sympathies of the community go out to the grief-stricken husband and the innocent six-months-old babe.
The funeral was held this afternoon under the direction of the Order of the Eastern Star, of which the deceased was a honored member. Services were held at the Congregational church, conducted by the Rev. A. S. Bush, after which the Eastern Stars took charge of the remains and at the grave conducted the beautiful burial service of the order.
Josie M. Pruett was born in Hartford, Kansas, on April 2, 1874, but the larger portion of her life was spent in Blanchard, Iowa, at which place her parents now live. She was married to Geo. B. Dunkle in June 1894, in Emporia, the Rev. Pearse Pinch officiating. Shortly after her marriage, her residence was in Newton, where she made many friends by her beautiful life. Her mother has been attending her in her last illness. Her father came in Sunday morning, having left home before the telegram announcing the death had been received.
[Note: The same article was published in the Newton Kansan, Newton, Kansas, October 28, 1897.]

[DUNKLE, JOSIE PRUITT]
Newton Journal (Newton, Kansas), Tuesday, October 26, 1897
Death of Mrs. G. B. Dunkle.
DIED: Of congestion of the brain, at her home, 205 West Broadway, Saturday, October 23rd, 1897, Mrs. Josie M. Dunkle, wife of George B. Dunkle.
The deceased was born at Hartford, Kansas, April 2, 1874 but the greater part of her life was spent at Blanchard, Iowa. In June 1894 she was married to George B. Dunkle, since which time they have resided in Newton.
She was most lovable in character, and her many graces of heart and mind endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. She was a devoted wife and mother, and the bereaved husband and motherless little girl have suffered the deepest loss that mortals may know. The latter, little Viola, who is six months old, will never know the great loss she sustained except as it is impressed upon her mind when she is older by the loving father whose grief knows no bounds and who will ever hold sacred the memory of the beautiful one who for a short time, only too short, was a part of his very being.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Congregational church, under the auspices of the Eastern Star, assisted by Rev. A. L. Bush. After the most beautiful and impressive ceremonies of the order which she loved so well had been concluded at the church, the remains were taken to the Newton cemetery for interment, followed by a large concourse of sorrowing friends.
Her mother, Mrs. John Pruett, arrived here about two weeks before the death of her beloved daughter, but the father and young brother, John Pruett, Jr., arrived a few hours after the spirit of the one dear to them had taken its flight. An aunt, Mrs. Jeff Wilhite, of Emporia, arrived Sunday and was present at the funeral, leaving for her home this forenoon.
The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband and daughter and other sorrowing relatives.

[DUNKLE, JOSIE PRUITT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 29, 1897
BLANCHARD – John Pruitt was called to Newton, Kan., Saturday morning, to the bedside of his daughter, Mrs. Josie Dunkle, who, as we reported in last week's issue, was lying dangerously ill. Monday evening, the sad news came that Josie Dunkle, formerly Josie Pruitt, was dead. Josie until the time of her marriage a few years ago, had been a resident of Blanchard since she was about 10 years old. She was a student of the Blanchard public school, where she was a favorite with both teachers and classmates. She performed the duty of organist while she was a member of the school and she will also be remembered as organist for the Methodist Episcopal Sabbath school and church services which she regularly attended. For a long time, Josie assisted her father as clerk in the post office, where, by her kind acts and pleasant ways, she won many friends by whom she will ever be remembered. Her remains will be brought to her old home in Blanchard for burial. she leaves beside her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pruitt, her three brothers and her uncles, aunts and cousins, a husband and a baby girl about nine months old. Josie's relatives have the sympathy of the entire community, to whom her death is a sad blow.

[EKEROTH, ELMER EMANUEL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 19, 1897
ESSEX – Died, Monday morning, at 4 o'clock, Elmer Ekeroth, son of Gust Ekeroth of this place. Elmer was born at Nyman, Page county, Ia., May 6, 1887 and was aged 10 years, 6 months and 9 days. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Peterson at the Lutheran church. The church was nicely decorated, and a good attendance gathered. The remains were laid at rest at the Nyman cemetery.

[EKEROTH, ELMER EMANUEL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 23, 1897
MISSION RIDGE – Elmer, the ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. [arl] J. Ekeroth, of Essex, was buried at the Fremont cemetery last Wednesday. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community in this their sorrow and loss of their only son.

[ENFIELD, FREDERICK]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 15, 1897
Dr. M. [arshall] Enfield received the sad intelligence Monday of the sudden and unexpected death of his aged father, at Broadhead, Wis. He was in the 77th year of his age and the father of nine children, all of whom are still living.

[ENFIELD, FREDERICK]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 16, 1897
A telegram was received here Monday by Dr. M. [arshall] Enfield announcing the death at Broadhead, Wis., of his father, Frederick Enfield. The deceased was about 78 years of age. His wife died three years ago. The surviving children of Frederick Enfield are Dr. M. [arshall] Enfield of Clarinda, James Enfield of Nebraska township, Fred Enfield of Lyons, Neb., Mrs. Almira Staffwalker of New Hampton, Ia., Stephen Enfield in Canada, Bruce Enfield at Cripple Creek, William Enfield at Broadhead, Wis., and Mrs. Lillian Dawson at Broadhead, Wis.

[FERGUSON, LUCY LEE BLACK]
Public Mirror (Arapahoe, Nebraska), Thursday, November 18, 1897
The news of Mrs. R. [euben] Ferguson's sudden death at the home of her brother-in-law, Mr. Gilmore, at Superior, on Monday forenoon, came as a thunderbolt from a clear sky, as very few of our people were aware of the serious nature of her illness, which the attending physician pronounced cancer of the stomach. Mr. Ferguson went to her bedside on Friday last, when alarming symptoms foretold the end of her sufferings. The remains were brought here Monday night and the funeral services were held at the M. E. Church on Wednesday at 11 a. m. and were conducted by Rev. J. A. Badcon of McCook and Rev. N. J. Chrysler, of this city, the remains being followed to their last resting place by many sympathizing friends and neighbors of the family. Deceased, whose maiden name was Lucy Lee Black, was born in Mercer county, Iowa [Pennsylvania], in 1858 and moved to Page county in 1875 where she was married to Reuben Ferguson. Three sons and three daughters, the youngest one of which is 4 years of age, survive her. Mrs. Ferguson has been a member of the M. E. church for 16 years and taken an active part in church work, being known as a zealous and untiring Christian lady, always ready and willing to do her duty as a follower of the Blessed Redeemer. In their bereavement and sorrow, the family have the sympathy and condolence of a large circle of friends here and elsewhere.

[FERGUSON, LUCY LEE BLACK]
Arapahoe Pioneer (Arapahoe, Nebraska), Friday, November 19, 1897
Brother J. Black communicated to us Monday the sad news of his sister's death, Mrs. R. [euben] Ferguson, at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Gilmore, at Superior, of cancer of the stomach. The attending physician fearing the worst had wired her husband Friday and he came at once to the bed side of his beloved and dying wife. Her remains arrived here Monday evening and the funeral services were held at the M. E. church Wednesday at 11 o'clock and were conducted by J. A. Badcon of McCook, assisted by Rev. N. J. Chrysler of this city. The remains were borne to their last resting place in the Arapahoe cemetery followed by a long train of sorrowing relatives, friends and neighbors.
Deceased was born in Mercer County, Iowa [Pennsylvania] and removed to Page county, where she was married to R. [euben] Ferguson then finally settled northeast of this town. She leaves a husband and a family of six children to mourn her untimely death.
Mrs. R. J. Ferguson was for many years a leading member of the M. E. Church. Her faithful work both in the church and the Sunday school endeared her to all who knew her.
She died as she had lived in full hope of a blessed resurrection. The family and relatives haves the sympathy and condolence of their many friends in this their hour of affliction.

[FERGUSON, LUCY LEE BLACK]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 19, 1897
BLANCHARD – Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Axtell were called to Superior, Neb., Tuesday morning, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Axtell's sister, Mrs. Reuben Ferguson.

[FOX, MARY MURRY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 1, 1897
HEPBURN – Mrs. Mary Fox of Rock Port, Mo., who was visiting relatives here some two or three weeks ago, was found dead in bed last week by her daughter, 13 years of age. She had been afflicted with consumption for a long time, but it was not expected that she would be taken soon but the Master had called and from all appearances she had passed from this life without one struggle.

[FRANKLIN, LOUISA ELLER]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 18, 1897
Mrs. Louisa Franklin died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1897, at her home on West Hill, Burlington, Iowa, after an illness of but a few days, aged 72 years, 2 months and 11 days. She was a woman of pure character and Christian life, having joined the M. E. church at the age of 16 years. She was the mother of eleven children, two of whom died in infancy, the eldest being Mr. David Hart of this city, who was unavoidably prevented from attending her funeral yesterday forenoon. Her husband died Sept. 13th, 1870.

[FRUITS, TOMMY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 20, 1897
BRADDYVILLE – Died, Aug. 18, at their home in south Braddyville, little Tommy Fruits, age 2 years, 4 months, 18 days. He was a bright and loving child, and it is with a sad heart that we reluctantly give our darling up, yet we must submit to the will of the Supreme Being. All was done that could be done to relieve the little sufferer, but in vain, and death claimed him for its own. Their many friends deeply sympathize with the bereaved parents in their sad affliction.

[GEER, MARY JANE VAUGHN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 17, 1897
B. G. Gear's mother, aged seventy years, died at his home ten miles west of the city last Wednesday, of consumption. The funeral will take place this afternoon and the interment will be in the Summit cemetery. Mrs. Gear came from Illinois a few months ago to live with her son.

[GEER, MARY JANE VAUGHN]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 23, 1897
YORKTOWN – Mrs. Geer, who was living with her son northwest of here, died Thursday last after a short illness and was buried Friday. Her daughter, who is living in Colorado, arrived too late for the funeral.

[GEER, MARY JANE. VAUGHN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 24, 1897
YORKTOWN – Reece Geer of Fulton county, Illinois, attended his mother's funeral last Friday. . ..
Mrs. Joe Fergison of Iliff, Col., came here to attend her mother, Mrs. B. Geer in her illness, but was too late as her mother was buried when she arrived.

[GIBSON, EMILY ANN MOSS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 17, 1897
J. [ohn] W.[esley] Gibson received a telegram Monday that his mother, who resides at Lincoln, Neb., died Sept. 13. Her remains were brought to the residence of her son, J. W., two miles northwest of Blanchard, where the funeral services were held Wednesday. The interment was at Union Grove. It will be remembered that Grandma Gibson was a resident of this place for a good many years but has lived at Lincoln the past few years.

[GRINNELL, JOEL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 2, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Mr. Grinnell, a very old resident of College Springs, died at Clarinda last Thursday and was buried here on Friday. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.

[HANSON, CARL ANTON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, April 14, 1938
Hanson Funeral Saturday at 2
Long-time Resident at Bethesda Died Tuesday at Son's Home
Bethesda (Special) – C [arl] A [nton] Hanson, for years a resident of Page county, passed away Tuesday morning at the home of his son, Carl, near Bethesda, following illness since January. He leaves his wife, three sons, Carl, Arthur and Robert and a daughter, Mrs. Clyde Nicholas, all of the home community, also two brothers, Henning Hanson of near New Market and Eric Hanson whose home adjoins the Hanson home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at the home at 2 o'clock and at the Bethesda church at 2:30.

[HANSON, CARL ANTON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, April 25, 1938
C A Hanson – Carl Anton Hanson was born in Arrie, Skane, Sweden, March 13, 1872. He came to the United States and to Page county in 1886. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith by the late Dr Nils Forsander, in the Bethesda Lutheran church. He was united in marriage to Miss Johanna Nelson of Chicago, Illinois, October 10, 1908. To this union were born four children, three sons and one daughter. Mr. Hanson passed away in his son's home two miles north of Bethesda after a long illness, April 12, 1938, at the age of 66 years and 29 days.
He leaves to mourn his departure his beloved wife, his three sons, Carl, Arthur and Robert and his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Nicholas, all of this vicinity, besides three grandchildren and two brothers, Henning of New Market and Eric of Villisca, and one sister, Mrs. Henry Anderson of Bakersfield, Calif., besides other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Bethesda Lutheran church where Mr and Mrs Palmquist sang two songs and Rev A J Anderson preached the funeral sermon.
The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the Bethesda cemetery where Rev Anderson read the committal service. The pallbearers were: Jas Erickson, P O Swanson, Lloyd Peterson, Edward Erickson, G H McCormick and Luther Halland.

[HANSON, FLORENCE BETTY CHRISTELL]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, May 6, 1954
Florence B. Hanson – Funeral services for Mrs. Eric Hanson, 67, of south of Stanton held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at Mamrelund Lutheran church, Stanton, conducted by the Rev. Francis W. Johnson. She died Saturday, May 1 at Municipal hospital, Clarinda, after illness of two years.
Singing at the funeral was by Mrs. Dale Hultquist, Allen Swanson, accompanied by Mrs. Myron Lundgren and in charge of the flowers were Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strickland, sr.
Pallbearers were Maurice Hanson, Lorence Hanson, Dale Hanson, Lindy Christell, Robert Hanson and Carl Hanson and interment was in Mamrelund cemetery at Stanton, Sutphen funeral home of Villisca in charge.
Florence Betty (Christell) Hanson, daughter of Olaf and Charlotte Christell, was born in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 22, 1886. She was baptized and confirmed in the Saron Lutheran church of Chicago and held membership there until she moved to the Stanton community. On Dec. 29, 1920, she was married to Eric Christian Hanson of Stanton and they made their home on a farm five miles south of Stanton throughout their entire married life.
Mr. and Mrs. Hanson became the parents of two children, both of whom together with their father, survive. They are Pearl Sandvick, Sioux City, Ia., and Howard Hanson, Stanton. There are also three grandchildren.
Mrs. Hanson was a member of Mamrelund Lutheran church and while her health permitted, she was especially active in the Ladies Aid society. She participated also in various social activities in her community.
Surviving besides her husband, children and three grandchildren, are two brothers, Olaf and Evar Christell, Chicago, and two sisters, Rosie Christell, Chicago and Mrs. Henning Hanson, New Market.

[HANSON, KERSTIN HANS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 13, 1921
BETHESDA – October 10 – Mrs. Peter Hanson was born in Sweden March 2, 1850. About the year 1890 she came to Iowa and settled in Page County where she continued to reside until the time of her death, Saturday, October 2. On March 9, 1870, she was united in marriage to Peter Hanson. To this union were born seven children, two daughters and five sons. Two sons died in infancy. She is survived by her husband, Peter Hanson, five children, Anton, Mrs. Henry Anderson, Mrs. Charley Strom, Hening and Erick; fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. The deceased had not been in good health the past year, the doctors pronouncing the trouble cancer of the stomach and Bright's disease. Always a kind and loving wife, mother, a good neighbor, she was beloved by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at their nice, new home, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Franzen. Mrs. Carl Palmquist sang the song, "Just for Today." The remains were laid to rest in the Bethesda Cemetery.

[HANSON, NELS OSCAR]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 7, 1897
HEPBURN – That dreaded disease, typhoid fever, has claimed for its victim Oscar Hanson, a young man living west of our village about three miles. He was sick a short time when death came to relieve his suffering. Our short acquaintance with him was to know him to be a quiet and upright and industrious boy, one that his associates will miss by his absence. He leaves a father and mother and brother and sisters to mourn his departure, of which they have the heartfelt sympathy of all in this sad bereavement.

[HANSON, NELS OSCAR]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 8, 1897
Nels Oscar Hanson died of typhoid fever at the home of his father, Peter Hanson, in Douglass township last Friday. He was born in Skam, Sweden in 1873 and came to this country in 1886. He was a most estimable young man. Funeral services were held Sunday at the home by Rev. Modene of the Swedish Lutheran church and at Bethesda cemetery by Will O. Hutchings.

[HANSON, NELS OSCAR]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 10, 1897
Nels Oscar Hanson was born in Arrie parish, Skome, Sweden, July 8, 1874. In 1886 with his three brothers and two sisters and their parents, he came to Page county, Ia. and has since resided in Douglas township eight miles northwest of Clarinda. He died of typhoid fever, Sept. 3. The funeral was preached at the home, Sunday afternoon, Sept. 5, by Rev. Modin of the Swedish Lutheran church and the body interred in Bethesda cemetery.
The poet with his heart aglow with sympathy for one bereft sang:
"Fain would I be of service,
Fain would I say something
Between your tears
That would be comforting."
In like spirit, for the sake of those who loved him, I would lay this little wreath upon the tomb of this bright boy whose nationality was other than my own.
In years alone he had crossed the boundary dividing boyhood's dream from manhood's stern realities but in the experiences that crowd upon us in life's hurly-burly, he was only a boy with his heart filled with the eager expectancy, the happy dreams and care-free days of boyhood.
Mistakes he might have made—as who of us have not? —yet the desires of his heart were right, his motives pure, his conduct exemplary. We question why such lives must pass into the voiceless silence. Puzzled, perplexed, in this great mystery of life, we stand appalled before that other mystery we call death. It is the age-old question of the Why? And Whither? Standing Sphynx-like along life's dusty way. This much alone we know:
"All is of God that is and is to be
And God is good.
Let this suffice us still,
Bowing with childlike faith unto His will
Who moves to his great end
Unthwarted by the ill."
The lives that touched the circle of this bright young life were bettered by his having been and through the coming years the tender memory of what he was and tried to be, will clamber and climb over and around the hearts that knew him best and loved him most.  H.

[HANSON, PETER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 12, 1925
BETHESDA – Peter Hanson, an old settler of Douglas township, passed away at his home, two and a half miles north of Bethesda, Friday afternoon, March 6, 1925. Mr. Hanson was sick only a few days, having a most serious attack of pneumonia. He was born in Sweden and was past 79 years of age at the time of his death. Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 P. M. from the residence. Rev. Arthur L. Peterson conducing the services. Burial was made in the Bethesda cemetery.

[HANSON, PETER]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Friday, March 13, 1925
NORTH PAGE – Peter Hanson, an old and respected citizen and for many years a resident of North Page and vicinity, passed on at his home here last Friday at 2 p. m. His death was the result of an attack of pneumonia. He was sick only a couple of days. He had attained the ripe old age of 79 years. He leaves to mourn his death three sons, Anton, Eric and Henning, and two daughters, Mrs. Wm. Brown and Mrs. Henry Anderson, all of this vicinity. The funeral was held at the home Monday at 2:30 p. m., Rev. Peterson officiating, and interment was in the Bethesda cemetery beside the wife of the deceased who passed away three years ago. The family have the sympathy of the whole community.

[HANSON, VIOLET CLAUDIA FRYER]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, June 18, 1981
Violet C. Hanson – Funeral services for Mrs. Carl (Violet C.) Hanson, 67, of rural Villisca were held June 16, 1981, at the United Methodist Church in Villisca with the Reverend Clair Kerns officiating.
Mrs. Hanson died early Saturday morning at Clarinda Municipal Hospital where she had been admitted a short time before.
She was born July 4, 1913 at Omaha, the daughter of Fred and Elzene McCoy Fryer. On June 6, 1937, she was married to Carl Hanson who survives.
Mrs. Hanson was a graduate of Villisca High School and Simpson College at Indianola, Ia. She taught school in Page County for five years and was a member of the Villisca United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband Carl and three children: David Hanson, Roseburg, Or.; Mrs. Jim (Jeanette) Weakly, Ann Arbor, Mi.; and Mrs. Marvin (Roberta) Reents, Clarinda. There were nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Sisters are Mrs. Glenn (Helen) Hess, Winchester, Va., and Mrs. Clifford (Maxine) Nelson, Clarinda. William Fryer of Clarence, N. Y., is a brother.
Mary Lynn Poston served as soloist and Martin Hentsch accompanied on the organ. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Nelson were in charge of the memory book and Mr. and Mrs. Delaine Hanson were in charge of the flowers.
Ushers were Willard White and Roger Poston. Casket bearers were Leonard Poston, Dwight Lewis, Lorence Hanson, Darwin Nelson, Jim Boggess and Howard Hanson.
Burial was in the Villisca Cemetery with Wolfe Funeral Home in charge of the services.

[HECKATHORN, JULIA ANN BARTLES]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 26, 1897
ESSEX – Mrs. Julia A. Heckerthorn, widow of David Heckerthorn, died Saturday night, aged 42 years. The funeral was held at P. H. Porter's Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Enders officiating. She was buried in the Essex cemetery beside her late husband, who preceded her to the unseen world about two years ago.
[Note: The last name is spelled Heckathorn on her husband's headstone.]

[HENN, PHILIPPINE DEMMEL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 8, 1897
NORTHBORO – Phillip Henn's mother died in Wisconsin last week.

[HOUCHINS, RAYMOND]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 17, 1897
BRADDYVILLE - The 20-months-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Hongens [Houchins] died on the 14th. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Buckner of this circuit, on the 15th and little Rayman [Raymond] was laid away in the Braddyville cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of this community.

[HOUCHINS, RAYMOND]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 20, 1897
BRADDYVILLE – Died, Aug. 14, 1897, Raymond Houchins, age 2 years and 11 days. The little sufferer died from that dread disease cholera infantum. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

[HOWELL, JOHN W.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 8, 1897
BLANCHARD – J. [ohn] W. Howell died at his home on Main street last Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Mr. Howell was an old and respected citizen of this place for many years and will be greatly missed by many. He has been a sufferer for many years from Bright's disease. In his last illness he bore his suffering with great patience. At two o'clock Sabbath afternoon the funeral procession wended its way to the Blanchard cemetery where the funeral services were held conducted by Rev. Bradford. The grave was beautifully decorated with flowers contributed by sorrowing friends. The pallbearers were Messrs. Todd Johnson, C. H. Pierce, George Adams, I. McCord, M. Bryant, and J. W. Vinake. Mr. Howell was quite wealthy. The jewelry store of which he has so long been proprietor, and several houses and lots in our city owned by him, we understand fall into the hands of his nephew who was with him during his last illness and his death.

[HUTCHESON, HIRAM AUGUSTUS "HI"]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 28, 1902
BRADDYVILLE - One more old soldier gone. The funeral of Comrade Hiram Hutchison took place at the Christian church last Saturday at 10 a. m. after the services the remains were turned over to the G. A. R. by his request, who then enshrouded the casket with Old Glory, the emblem he had fought to help sustain. The hearse then proceeded to the cemetery, where the G. A. R. ritual was carried out in full, except the firing squad was omitted.
[Note: The last name is spelled Hutcheson on his headstone.]

[HUTCHESON, KETURAH ANN KETCHAM]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 29, 1897
BRADDYVILLE – Grandma Hutcheson died on the evening of Oct. 26, at the home of her son, Hiram Hutcheson. She was quite an old lady. Will give more of the particulars in next week's writing.

[HUTCHESON, KETURAH ANN KETCHAM]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 29, 1897
BRADDYVILLE – Mrs. Keturah Ann Hutchison died on the 27th and was buried at Burlington Junction, Mo., on the 28th. She was 80 years and 15 days old at the time of her death. She died at the home of her son, Hiram Hutchison. She was the mother of 11 children, 8 of whom survive her, all being present to take part in the last sad rites to be observed to the memory of departed friends. A Rev. gentleman from the Junction preached a very able discourse at 10 a. m. at the M. E. church in Braddyville, after which the casket containing all that was earthly of mother and grandmother was placed in the hearse and borne to its last resting place and deposited beside the remains of her husband, Wm. Hutchison, who died in 1880.
[Note: The last name is spelled Hutcheson on the family headstone.]

[HUTCHESON, KETURAH ANN KETCHAM]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 5, 1897
BRADDYVILLE – Death of Grandma Hutcheson – Mrs. Keturah Anna Hutcheson was born in Perry county, O., on the 9th day of October 1817 and departed this life on the 27th of October 1897, being 80 years and 18 days old at the time of her death. She was married to William Hutcheson in Perry county, O., in 1839. Eleven children blessed their union, eight of whom still survive and were all present to bid mother good-bye. In 1856 they moved to Missouri where her husband died in 1880. Since then she has lived with her youngest son up to within a few months before her death. During her illness and death, she was at the home of her son, Hiram Hutcheson, in Braddyville and Hi, as he is familiarly called, did all that he could to make his dear old mother's last days be her happiest ones. He did everything he could to make mother comfortable and happy and relieve her suffering. She was a good Christian woman and had implicit faith in her Lord and Master, and when the last moment came, she passed away without a struggle to that better and brighter home, to meet her loved companions, gone before, and to wait and beckon the dear ones left behind to follow the footsteps of the meek and lowly Savior and finally bid farewell to this world and its cares and meet on that other shore, a happy, unbroken family, an unbroken band. She could say before she crossed the dark river of death with the Psalmist of old, "Though I walk through the valley and shadow of death, I will fear no evil. Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me;" and with the poet of old she could say to her dear ones around her death bed,
"Weep not, weep not, my friends, weep not
         for me;
For soon from every care, pain and sorrow I'll be free."
The funeral occurred at Braddyville, Thursday, the services being conducted by Rev. C. G. Cox. The remains were laid to rest in the Burlington Junction cemetery. We all deeply sympathize with bereaved ones in this their sad hour.

[HUTCHESON, KETURAH ANN KETCHAM]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 5, 1897
BRADDYVILLE – The death of Mrs. Hutchison here last week was attended by a rather remarkable occurrence. Eight children were left to mourn her loss, the youngest or baby being forty years old, ad all eight children were present and followed their aged mother to her last resting place. . ..

[JANSSEN, DIEDRICH LUEBBEN,1824 - 1897]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 23, 1897
H. [enry D. Jansen, living northwest of the city, returned home Friday from his sad mission to Sterling, Ill, where he was called by the death of his aged father. He said the old home surroundings had changed wonderfully since his last visit there. . . .
[Note: The last name is spelled Janssen on the family headstone.]

[JANSSEN, HENRY D.]
Enid Events (Enid, Oklahoma), Thursday, March 22, 1928
Mr. Henry D. Janssen died Sunday evening at the General hospital, Enid, after an operation for gall stones. Mrs. Janssen owns a farm west of Garber, where he made his home. He was 75 years old. Funeral arrangements have not been made at this writing.

[JANSSEN, HENRY D.]
Garber Sentinel (Garber, Oklahoma), Thursday, March 29, 1928
Mr. Henry D. Janssen – The funeral services of the late Henry D. Janssen were held in the Christian church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Henry Janssen was born Feb. 26, 1853 in Germany. He was baptized in the Lutheran Church of Germany. When he was six years old he came to America with his parents, who settled at Sterling, Ill. When he was 17 years old he was confirmed in the Lutheran church at Jordan in Whiteside County, Ill. In the year 1876 he was united in Holy wedlock with Hanna Goecken. To this union four sons were born Diedrick, William, Bruno and Fred Janssen. His wife was called to eternity in the year of 1916.
Hopefully waiting to enjoy a reunion in heaven above are his four sons, one brother, two sisters, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Janssen's age was 75 years and 2 days when death overtook him Sunday evening, March 18, 1928.
Blessed are the dead who died in the Lord.
The deceased was laid to rest beside his wife in the family lot at the Garber Cemetery.

[JOHNSON, AUGUST'S INFANT, 1897 – 1897]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 26, 1897
Mr. and Mrs. August Johnson of Fremont township were called to mourn the death of their five months old babe Monday evening.

[JOHNSON, ELIZABETH JANE "LIBBIE" WEBB, 1862 – 1897]]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 22, 1897
MORSMAN VALLEY – Mrs. Libbie Johnson, wife of R. [euben] C. Johnson, whose sickness we have spoken of so frequently is now beyond the reach of pain. Her death was a great shock to the family as she was thought to be improving. She was taken suddenly ill July 24. Dr. Large of Braddyville was called and faithfully attended her for four weeks. She did not improve so they thought best to change doctors. Dr. Hamlin of Westboro and Dr. Crane of Braddyville took the case with the same results as Dr. Large. She gradually grew worse for twelve long weeks until Saturday, Oct. 16, she was released from her prison house of pain and her soul took its flight. Her sufferings were very great, yet we did not hear her complain although we were with her very much. She knew she was going to die, and her greatest trial was leaving her children, Dora, Elbert and Lester. This blow to the family seems greater than they can bear. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson moved to this neighborhood about two years ago and have made many friends who sympathize with the family and mourn for her. She was a faithful Christian. "None knew her but to love her." Rev. D. M. Buckner preached her funeral sermon at the Davis schoolhouse and her remains were laid to rest in the beautiful little cemetery near by. [Poem not transcribed.]

[JOHNSON, ELIZABETH JANE "LIBBIE" WEBB, 1862 – 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 22, 1897
MORSMAN – This community is grief stricken because of the loss of one of our most worthy ladies, Mrs. Johnson, who came with her family to this locality nearly two years ago, was last Saturday called to her eternal home. On the 24th of July, while in the blackberry patch, Mrs. Johnson was suddenly taken sick, since which time she has suffered more than tongue can tell. The writer was with her a great many times during her sickness, to try to comfort and sympathize with her. She was very patient with her sufferings, although they were almost unbearable. For several years prior to the last three, she has been a sufferer from kidney trouble but her health being so much better for these three short years, she thought herself well. But, alas, it came back like a thief in the night, and after a sickness of twelve weeks duration she yielded to that grim monster, death. We were with her on Wednesday before her death and talked with her about dying, and she said all was well, but the thought of leaving her children was very hard. She spoke of her husband that she loved but said that he could battle with world better than the children. We also stood by her dying bed. She was conscious to the last. She kissed her husband and children goodbye, told her neighbors not to cry, and said she had no pain. We believe she now enjoys the home prepared for the faithful. She was a good wife and mother, and a kinder neighbor we never knew. She departed this life just at noon Saturday, Oct. 16. Her remains were laid to rest on Monday, in the Davis cemetery. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. D. M. Buckner. She leaves her father, mother, brother, sisters, husband, three children and a host of friends to mourn. The deceased was 34 years of age. [Poem not transcribed.]

[JOHNSON, ELIZABETH J. WOODWARD, 1862 - 1942]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, April 6, 1942
Elizabeth Johnston Rites Here Tuesday
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Johnston, which occurred at about 7:30 o'clock at Ottawa, Ill, was received by her brother, James Woodard in Clarinda. The body is to be brought here, arriving Monday evening and the funeral 2 o'clock Tuesday at the Walker Funeral Home.
A sister, Mrs. Ernest Jewell, with whom Mrs. Johnston has lived for the past five years and Mr. Jewell are accompanying the body to Clarinda. Ralph Woodard of Bedford is the only other immediate relative than Mrs. Jewell and James Woodard.
Mrs Johnston lived in Clarinda until 35 years ago, moving to Fort Morgan, Colo., from here. Her husband died several years ago, beside whom her body will be placed in the Davis cemetery southeast of Clarinda. Mrs Johnston was nearing her 80th birthday. She had been ill only since last August, seriously for only a few weeks.
[Note: The last name is spelled Johnson on the family headstone.]

[JOHNSON, SAMUEL BROWN "SAMMY", 1811 - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 17, 1897
HEPBURN – Uncle Sammie Johnson, a very aged and highly respected gentleman who has been in poor health for some time past, died at his home two miles northwest of Hepburn, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock a. m. He had lived in this community for many years, was a true Christian and his friends are numbered by the scores. He leaves three daughters and two sons to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father, his wife having gone many years before. Funeral, Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Rose Hill church, conducted by Rev. David Dodds and remains laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community.

[JOHNSON, SAMUEL BROWN "SAMMY", 1811 - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 24, 1897
Samuel Brown Johnson, the subject of this sketch, was born at Newark, N. J., Jan. 23, 1811 and departed this life near Hepburn, Ia., Sept. 15, 1897. His father was a moderately well to do farmer and in 1839 we find the son following the same occupation in Stark county, O. In May of the same year he was married to Julia Ann Chenoworth. The result of this union was eight children, five of whom, Sarah Miller, Martha Thomas, Elenor Anker Fults, Nelson R., and John W., are now living. Deceased was bereft of his wife several years ago, since which time he has made his home with his son, Nelson R. In October 1853, he left Ohio and became a resident of Page county and for the past 40 years has been a citizen of Valley township. The cause of his death was old age and cancer.
In every community there is usually to be found at least one person noted for some peculiarity of character. Valley township is no exception to the general rule and Father Johnson, or "Uncle Sammy," as we were wont to call him, was the most unique character within the limits of the territory. Early in life he made a public profession of religion, joining the Presbyterian church. Later on he transferred his membership to the Methodist Episcopal church, but during the latter part of his life he was identified with the United Brethren congregation at the Cagley church and was, at the time of his death, a member in most excellent standing. Father Johnson was not only a professor of religion, but he was most emphatically a doer of his Master's will as far as it was revealed to him. In his home there was a stand upon which there was always to be found an open Bible, that he might feed upon God's Word whenever he entered the room. It is frequently said of a man that he is a man of many books. Father Johnson was a man of one book and that the Bible. As a citizen he was law abiding. As a neighbor he was benevolent, kind and unselfish in the extreme. As a man he was sober, industrious, frugal and thrifty and above all, to use the language of another, "He was always in touch with Jesus Christ."
The funeral services occurred at the Cagley church, on the 16th inst. and were conducted by Rev. Dr. D. Dodds who chose for his text II Timothy, iv, 7 and 8.
Having known Father Johnson intimately for years, he naturally waxed eloquent in his eulogy of his departed friend. The eloquence of the speaker, together with the memory of their kind hearted neighbor and friend made an impression upon the hearts of the large congregation that will doubtless be remembered by each one present while life shall last.
We cannot say that our dear friend is dead.
"'Tis ever wrong to say a good man dies.
He was exhal'd,
His Creator drew
His spirit as the sun the morning dew."
But his earthly remains were laid to rest in the Maple Grove Cemetery.  A.

[JONES, EDNA, - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 31, 1897
Miss Edna Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. [ordon] Jones, died at her home west of Clarinda at six o'clock on Sunday evening, August 29. She was aged 17 years and one month. The funeral was held at the Second Baptist church yesterday afternoon at two o'clock and the body was interred in the Clarinda cemetery.

[JONES, EDNA, - 1897]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 2, 1897
Miss Edna Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. [homas] G. [ordon] Jones, died Sunday evening, Aug. 29, 1897, at their home west of Clarinda, aged 17 years, 1 month and 29 days. She had been sick since last winter with consumption, but her death was not expected so soon. The funeral took place Monday at 2 p. m. from the second Baptist church.

[JONES, THOMAS GORDON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 1, 1912
Thomas Gordon Jones – Thomas Gordon Jones died this morning (Thursday, Feb. 1, 1912), at the home of his son, Allen Jones, on West Garfield street, this city, after an illness which confined him to his bed three weeks ago last Monday. He was afflicted with kidney trouble. At the outset of his serious condition, he left his farm two miles west of Clarinda and came to the home of his son, Allen, in town, so that he could be near his physician. He belonged to that race which was long in slavery and which was emancipated by Abraham Lincoln through the efforts of the Union army. He was born a slave, in Alabama, April 9 1836. He married Miss Eliza Saunders something over forty years ago, who, with three sons, survive. The sons are Allen Jones and Fred Jones, the former living in Clarinda and the latter living at the family home and Thomas Jones, who lives at Red Oak. There were ten children altogether, five of whom died in infancy and Edna and Mary, who died after they had grown up. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. S. Bates of Des Moines. The late Thomas Gordon Jones was a man of whom a book could be written. He was a man of great intelligence, bright and sharp, although not a reader or writer, but had acquired wonderful knowledge in the school of experience and was a natural leader among the people of his race. In a contest of any sort he usually won. He insisted on his children being well educated. He made himself famous as the manager of emancipation celebrations and always took great interest in celebrating the 4th of August. He was a great man to conduct dining halls and dinners and suppers and was an excellent man in the management of supplies and meals for anything like the boys and girls farm camp at the Clarinda Chautauqua or at a county fair. He gave long and faithful service to the Second Baptist church of this city. He was one of the kind of men whom everybody knew or knew about and will be greatly missed. Many kind remarks about him have been heard today about town.

[JONES, THOMAS GORDON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 8, 1912
Thomas Gordon Jones – The remains of the late Thomas Gordon Jones, who died Thursday morning, Feb. 1, 1912, were laid at rest last Saturday afternoon in the Clarinda city cemetery. The following concerning him has been furnished to The Journal for publication:
"Thomas Gordon Jones, son of Allen and Patience Jones, was born in Putnam county, Ga., April 9, 1836. He was raised a slave on the plantation of Osborn Griggs and the name of Griggs he carried until after the war and then took his father's name. He was a cotton picker by occupation, but, when the war was going on, the planters did not let their slaves know their intentions, so one day while plowing with a yoke of oxen and his overseer was at Edengton, he took a notion to run away and join the army, so he broke the yoke on his oxen, turned them loose and started for the Union army, but being missed from the plantation, a blood hound chase began. After running all day and night, Thomas Gordon Jones found himself not far from where he had started. Losing the hounds, he started again, but was captured by the Confederate army and made a prisoner. During a battel at Chattanooga the Union army battered the door down and rescued him and other prisoners. Then he was enlisted in the First Colored Alabama regiment and remained there until the war ended. He then was employed to go to Mercer county, Mo., with his lieutenant, Aaron McIntosh, as a nurse. In the spring of 1867, he came to Iowa and made his home with the late Charles Pfander, west of Clarinda. On Dec. 24, 1868, he was married to Eliza Jane Saunders and the following spring they moved on the Sarah Pfander place three miles west of Clarinda. After living there four years they moved to what is now the home place. Ten children were born to this union, of whom three survive: Allen, Fred, and Thomas Gordon Jones Jr. He united with the Second Baptist church over forty years ago and has been a faithful member ever since, serving most of the time in office. The funeral was held at the Second Baptist church, Feb. 1, conducted by Rev. J. S. Bates of Des Moines."

[KILPATRICK, CHARLES]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 8, 1897
Charles Kilpatrick is another of the typhoid fever's victims of 1897. He passed peacefully away last Sunday, Oct. 3, at 12:05 p. m., at the home of his father, Ezekiel Kilpatrick, near Shambaugh. His illness was of five weeks' duration, and followed closely that of his brother, James L. [uke] Kilpatrick, who died in Clarinda, also of typhoid fever, Aug. 7, last. It was two months yesterday since the death of James. At that time Charles had apparently a long life before him. He had helped to care for his brother in his last illness and as time proved his own fatal illness was near at hand. During the siege of the fever, his friends who were very many, hoped earnestly that he might recover and awaited news from his bedside with eagerness to hear that he was better and although there was some promise of his getting well, recovery was not to be and a family and community bereft so recently of his brother, was called upon to part from him and to experience the grief and sorrow inseparable from the death of one loved and respected by all who knew him, as was he. Charles Kilpatrick was born June 15, 1856, at Spring Mill, Montgomery county, Pa. Surviving him are his father, Ezekiel Kilpatrick, near Shambaugh, Ia., a brother, John, near Hawleyville, Ia., his mother, Mrs. Ellen Kilpatrick and two brothers, William and Daniel, at Conshohocken, Pa., two other brothers, Ezekiel and Robert, at Philadelphia and one sister, Mrs. William Jackson, at Chestnut Hill, Pa. The funeral was held Tuesday in the Methodist Episcopal church at Shambaugh, Rev. D. M. Buckner officiating, and the service was largely attended. The floral offerings were numerous and very beautiful. The remains were laid at rest in the Clarinda cemetery by the side of the brother (James) of the departed. [Poem not transcribed.]

[KILPATRICK, CHARLES]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 8, 1897
SHAMBAUGH - After a five weeks illness, Charles Kilpatrick died Sunday at 12 o'clock of typhoid fever. The funeral took place Tuesday at 10 a. m., conducted by Rev. D. M. Buckner, at the Methodist Episcopal church. The funeral was attended by a large congregation of friends. The bereaved have the profound sympathy of the entire community.

[KILPATRICK, JAMES LUKE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 10, 1897
James Kilpatrick – James Kilpatrick died at his home in west Clarinda last Saturday night about 10 o'clock, aged 29 years, 4 months and 6 days. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon at 1:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. J. F. St. Clair, and the body was interred in the Clarinda cemetery.
James Luke Kilpatrick was born in Conshahocker [Conshohocken], Pennsylvania, April 2, 1869. He was married to Miss Sarah E. Townsend Dec. 25th, 1892. Two children were born to them and they, with his wife, are left to mourn their loss. He was a loving husband and a kind friend and neighbor.
He was sick only a short time, but suffered severely, being unconscious most of his time. As he lay on the sick bed, he said he did not expect to get well and his expectation came true.
The wife and two little children have the profound respect and sympathy of all in this hour of their affliction.

[KILPATRICK, JAMES LUKE]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 12, 1897
Jas. L. Killpatrick died Saturday night, Aug. 7, 1897, at his home in west Clarinda, aged 29 years, 4 months and 6 days. He had been sick but a short time when typhoid fever set in and soon carried him away before his death could scarcely be realized. He was born in Pennsylvania and with his father and two brothers had resided in this county several years. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn the loss of a husband and father. The funeral took place Monday at 1:30 from the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. St. Clair.

[KILPATRICK, JAMES LUKE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 13, 1897
The late James L. Kilpatrick of this city was a member of the order of the Woodmen of the World and as such had $1,000 insurance on his life.

[KILPATRICK, JAMES LUKE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 13, 1897
SHAMBAUGH – Mrs. James Kilpatrick, whose husband was buried in Clarinda, Monday, is staying with her father-in-law, E. [zekiel] Kilpatrick, south of town. We understand she expects to go back to Pennsylvania as soon as she can get ready. Mr. Kilpatrick has the profound sympathy of the community in her bereavement.

[KIMZEY, JEREMIAH MCNEMAR "JERRY"]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 18, 1897

Mr. Jerry M. Kimsey died Friday evening, Nov. 12, 1897, at his home in southwest Clarinda, aged 30 years, 10 months and 10 days. He had been sick several weeks previous with typhoid fever, but on the morning before his death was feeling unusually well and thought out of danger; but later in the day he took a relapse and rapidly sank until early in the evening found him in the cold embrace of death. He was a young man highly respected by all who knew him. A bereaved wife and a large circle of friends mourn his untimely death. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clok from the Christian church, conducted by Rev. O. H. White, participated in by the fire department, of which he was an honored member, and his remains interred in the city cemetery.

[KIMZEY, JEREMIAH MCNEMAR "JERRY"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 19, 1897
J. M. Kimzey, a well-known barber and an esteemed citizen of Clarinda, died Friday evening, the 12th inst., at 8:45 o'clock at his home on Water street, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. Several weeks previous he was taken ill with typhoid fever, from which, after a severe struggle, he seemed to be approaching certain recovery. A few days before his death his condition became worse, but after that he improved again, and the night of his death was doing fairly well until within a very short time of his passing away. Mr. Kimzey was familiarly known as Jerry. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kimzey and was born in Warren county, this state, Jan. 22, 1867. He came to Clarinda with his parents in 1883, since which time he has resided here with the exception of nearly one year, when he was at Maryville, Mo. For a long time, he conducted a barber shop on the north side of the square and later on the east side. A few months ago, he sold out his business and when taken with his last illness was an employe of the Toll & Johnson barber shop under the Page County bank. May 10, 1890, he was married to Miss Elva Shawver. His widow and one child, a son, Claude C., survive him, together with his parents, in this city, two brothers, R. J. Kimzey, at Omaha and J. B. Kimzey in Clarinda, and one sister, Mrs. Elnora N. Phander, residing two and one-half miles southwest of this city. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Christian church, which the deceased joined several years ago. He died a member of the Clarinda fire department and that organization attended the services in a body, accompanying the remains from the home to the church and cemetery and after the funeral marching back to the home. The church was crowded. So great was the attendance that the building would not hold all who came. The services were conducted by Rev. C. H. White, who delivered a most appropriate sermon, highly commended by those [who] heard it. At the grave, the chief of the fire department, J. D. Jones, spoke with eloquence and feeling of the excellence of the deceased, his faithfulness and efficiency as a fireman and the great sorrow that had befallen the department, the home and the community. The pallbearers were C. A. Boyer, J. G. Parker, Arthur Cole, E. B. Toll, J. H. Gorrell and E. E. Miller.

[KLUGE, MARY MAGADELINE/MAGDALENE JOHN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 24, 1897
Mrs. Margaret Kluge died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kuhl, in north Clarinda, this afternoon, at 1:30 p. m., of dropsy. She was about sixty years old and had been sick nearly all summer. She leaves six children—Herman, August, Mrs. Kuhl and Mrs. Radka, living in town, Fred and Mrs. Harris living out in the country.
[Note: The first name is spelled Magadeline on her headstone.]

[KLUGE, MARY MAGADELINE/MAGDALENE JOHN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 27, 1897
Mrs. Kluge – Rev. St. Clair preached the funeral sermon of Mrs. Kluge at the U. B. church, six miles north of town, Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock. Mrs. Kluge was a member of the German Lutheran church, but her body was interred in the U. B. cemetery.
Mrs. Kluge's maiden name was Mary Magdalene John. She was born in Losach, in the Kingdom of Prussia, on July 7, 1833. She was married in 1857 and she and her husband emigrated to Canada in 1859. They moved to Iowa in 1870 and she has resided here until her death on Tuesday afternoon. Seven children have been born to her, six of them being still alive and living in Page county.

[KNOX, CLAY]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 11, 1907
Clay Knox, son of J. [ohn] R. [oss Knox of this city, died July 8 at Boynton, Okla., from typhoid fever, and the remains brought to this city Tuesday for interment. The funeral being held at 2 p.m. yesterday. He was about 40 years of age and a single man.

[KNOX, CLAY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, July 9, 1907
Clay Knox Dead.
Clay Knox, formerly of this city, son of John R. [oss] Knox Sr., died yesterday morning, July 8, at Boynton, Okla. Relatives will arrive with the remains this evening, July 9th. The funeral will take place sometime Wednesday.

[KNOX, CLAY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, July 9, 1907
Clay, youngest son of John R. [oss] Knox Sr., of Clarinda, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Andrew I. Robertson, at Boynton, I. T., on Monday, July 8, aged 36 years and 10 months. The remains were brought to the family home in this city, and the interment took place Wednesday in the Clarinda cemetery. Rev. J. W. S. Lowry, of Prescott, conducted the funeral services, assisted by Mr. S. C. Picken, of Allegheny Seminary. The deceased spent the greater part of his life in his native county, and about a year ago moved to Guthrie, Okla., and later to Boynton, I. T., where he took up a farm with a view to establishing a home there. His prospects were interrupted by a very serious illness which developed almost eight weeks ago resulting in his death. He enjoyed the home training of godly, Christian parents, whose example and instruction never left him. He professed faith in Christ as his Saviour during the ministry of Rev. R. M. Sturgeon, in Clarinda, and after settling in Indian Territory he entered the fellowship of the United Presbyterian congregation at Boynton, under the pastorate of Rev. H. B. Tuma, who bears testimony to his devout faith and humble and patient resignation to the supreme will of his Heavenly Father. He died in the assurance of salvation and in the rejoicing hope of eternal life. His death was the first in the congregation at Boynton.

[KNOX, CLAY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 12, 1907
Rev. and Mrs. J. W. S. Lowry and children, of Prescott, were in Clarinda and vicinity this week. Mr. Lowry conducted the funeral service of the late Clay Knox, Wednesday afternoon.

[KNOX, FAY HUNTSMAN]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 13, 1976
Fay Knox former resident
Mrs Fay Knox, 82, formerly of Clarinda, died Wednesday morning at West Park Care Center in West Des Moines, where she had made her home for the past few months.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am Friday at Clarinda cemetery with Rev John Clark officiating.
The family will be at Walker Funeral Home from 10 am until service time Friday.
Mrs Knox was born Oct 26, 1893 in Indian territory of Oklahoma, daughter of William N and Elvira Jane Huntsman.
She was married to Herman Knox who preceded her in death. They operated the Page County Home in the 40's. Mrs Knox continued to operate the home for a short time after Mr Knox's death. In 1949 she moved to Independence, Iowa and became night supervisor of the Mental Hospital there. In recent years she has lived in Des Moines to be close to her only child, R [andall] H [erman] Knox of West Des Moines.
Besides her son Randall H Knox she is survived by three grandsons and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters and her parents.

[KNOX, HERMAN]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, July 26, 1948
County Home Head Over 2 Years Dies
Herman Knox Has Fatal Heart Attack, Funeral is Tuesday
Herman Knox, 59, life-long farm resident in this part of the county and supervisor of the county home for 2 ½ years, died at the Municipal hospital Sunday morning at 10.15 o'clock after recurrence of a heart attack Saturday night.
The funeral service is to be Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Walker Funeral home, with Rev Vernon Carter, pastor of the Christian church, in charge. Burial will be in the Clarinda cemetery.
Herman was born on a farm just west of Clarinda and he and his wife lived within five miles from Clarinda except for short time he lived at Hawleyville and Villisca. They moved from Villisca to the present position where the two made a commendable record as steward and matron.
One son, Randall, also survives and has come from Ottumwa to be with his mother.

[KNOX, HERMAN]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, July 29, 1948
Herman Knox Dies
Herman Knox, 59, supervisor of the Page county home for the last 2 ½ years, died at the Clarinda Municipal hospital Sunday morning after recurrence of a heart attack Saturday night. He was formerly a resident of the Villisca vicinity where he was engaged in farming until he and his wife went to take charge of the county home.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Walker funeral home in Clarinda and burial was in the Clarinda cemetery. Besides his wife, Mr. Knox leaves a son Randall of Ottumwa who will be with his mother.

[KNOX, HERMAN]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, August 16, 1948
Herman Knox – Herman Knox was born in Page county Oct 14, 1889, and departed from this life at Clarinda July 25, 1948, at the age of 58 years, 9 months and 11 days. His parent, Milton and Nannie Knox, preceded him in death.
On the 28th of September 1918, he was united in marriage to Fay Huntsman, who survives his passing. To this union was born one son, Randall, now of Cedar Rapids.
Mr. Knox spent his entire life in Page county, most of the time at farming. For the past 2 ½ years he has served as manager of the Page county farm in which capacity he has served most commendably.
In addition to his wife and son he leaves to mourn his passing the residents of the county home and a host of friends throughout the county.
Funeral services were held at the Walker funeral home at 2 pm on Tuesday, July 27, with Rev Vernon Carter in charge.
Music was by Doris Forbes and Aletha Hutchings, who sang "God's Tomorrow," and "When I Shall Fall Asleep."
Casket bearers were Elmo Pfander, Homer Pfander, Harold Pfander, Roy Baker, Marvin Hanson and Lloyd McCullough. Burial was in Clarinda cemetery.

[KNOX, JANE YOUNG JOHNSTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 29, 1898
Mrs. Jane Y. Knox, wife of John R. Knox, died at 4 o'clock a. m. yesterday at her home in the northern part of the city, age 69 years, 10 months and 16 days. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the United Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. J. M. McArthur.

[KNOX, JANE YOUNG JOHNSTON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 29, 1898
Mrs. John R. Knox Dead.
Mrs. John R. [oss] Knox died at her home in north Clarinda this morning, at four o'clock, from paralysis. She was aged 69 years, 10 months and 16 days. The funeral will occur Friday afternoon, April 29, at two o'clock, at the U. P. church, conducted by Rev. McArthur.
The maiden name of the deceased was Jane Y. Johnson. She was born in Cambridge, Ohio, on June 12, 1829. On November 9, 1854, she was married to John R. [oss] Knox, and they came to Van Buren county, Iowa, in the fall of 1860. In the spring of 1862, they moved to Page county, settling on the farm near Page Center, from which they moved only six years ago to make their home in Clarinda.
Mrs. Knox has always enjoyed the best of health until within the last year and a half, when she has been suffering from a severe attack of paralysis. She was the mother of eight children, four boys and four girls. Three of them, Milton, Melvina and Anna, have preceded her to the better land and of the other five, James is living at Page Center, John M. at Wahoo, Neb., Clay, and the two daughters, Sadie and Rhoda, at home.
The death of Mrs. Knox was a surprise to her many friends. She was feeling much better yesterday, and it was hoped that she would continue to improve. But the death angel comes when least expected and today she is rejoicing in heaven, while her sorrowing ones are left to mourn her here on earth. Mrs. Knox was one of the earliest members of the U. P. church of this place, when it was organized here in 1862 and she has been a faithful and consistent member ever since. As her works have been faithful, so will be her reward.

[KNOX, JANE YOUNG JOHNSTON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 29, 1898
PAGE CENTER – Mrs. John Knox of Clarinda died of paralysis at her home Wednesday evening. Mrs. Knox with her husband, lived one and a half miles southwest of this place for over thirty years and made many friends who deeply mourn her loss.

[KNOX, JANE YOUNG JOHNSTON]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, April 28, 1898
Mrs. J. [ohn] R. [oss] Knox died at her home in northwest Clarinda, at 4 o'clock this morning, in the 69th year of her age. She has been an invalid from paralysis several years. Mrs. Knox has been a resident of this county for many years, was a noble Christian lady and all deeply mourn her death. The funeral takes place tomorrow at 2 p. m. from the U. P. church, conducted by Rev. McArthur.

[KNOX, JANE YOUNG JOHNSTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 29, 1898
Mrs. Jane V. Knox, wife of John R. [oss] Knox, died at 4 o'clock a. m. yesterday at her home in the northern part of the city, age 69 years 10 months and 16 days. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the United Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. J. M. McArthur.

[KNOX, JOHN ROSS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 27, 1909
One of the pioneer citizens of Page county, a gentleman who lacked less than three years of having lived here for fifty years, who, in fact, for over forty-seven years was a resident of Page county, John Ross Knox, died Monday, May 24, 1909, at midnight at his home, 304 West Nishnabotna street, in Clarinda. He died of a complication of ailments, combined with old age. He was 80 years of age the 28th of last March. His birth took place in Guernsey county, O., March 28, 1829. In that same county he was married Nov. 9, 1854, to Miss Jane Y. Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Knox removed to Van Buren county, Ia., in November 1860 and from there came to Page county in April 1862, locating on a farm one and three quarter miles southwest of Page. That farm he soon purchased, and that place was the home [of] himself and family until 1891, when their place of residence was changed to Clarinda. Mrs. Knox died here in April 1898. Two daughters of the late Mr. and Mrs. Knox died while young, two sons, Milton and Clay, died in manhood, Milton Knox in October 1897 and Clay Knox, July 8, 1907. The surviving children—four out of eight born to Mr. and Mrs. Knox—are James Knox of Boynton, Okla.; John M. Knox of North Platte, Nebr.; Mrs. Sadie K. Robinson of Loveland, Colo.; and Miss Rhoda Knox of Clarinda. In his declining years the aged father had with him the younger daughter, Miss Rhoda Knox, who had never left the parental home. All his surviving children were with him a short time prior to his demise and all were at his funeral. The late Mr. Knox was an exemplary citizen, highly respected. He was a lifelong church member. He was a member of the first session of elders of the First United Presbyterian church in Clarinda and afterwards was an elder of the United Presbyterian church at Page. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Second United Presbyterian church of Clarinda. Widely known and appreciated as an estimable gentleman his death will be equally extensively mourned. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the family residence, C. Wilson of Tarkio, Mo. the first pastor of the First United Presbyterian church of Clarinda, who, with the late Mr. Knox, organized the church, officiated at the funeral of Mr. Knox.

[KNOX, MILTON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 12, 1897
Milton Knox – This morning at five o'clock, Milton Knox, aged 42 years, 1 month and 12 days, died at his home three miles northwest of the city, from the ravages of that dread disease, consumption, from which he has been suffering for two or more years. Deceased was born August 30, 1855, in Guernsey county, Ohio. He was the oldest of eight children, four boys and four girls. Two of the children, Melvina and Anna, preceded him to the better land. He came to Van Buren county, Iowa, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Knox, in 1860 and to Page county, locating at Page City, now Page Center, in 1862. He lived there until he married Miss Nancy A. Pfander, on January 1, 1881. They lived on a farm near Wahoo, Nebr. during the first two years of their married life, when they returned to Page county, locating on the farm three miles northwest of Clarinda, which they have occupied ever since. One child, Herman, was born to them in 1889, and he, with his mother and the parents and surviving brothers and sisters of the deceased, are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father, and a model son and brother. Mr. Knox was one of those men who make true friends of all who know him. His popularity grew as he became better known, and nothing could testify better to the true worth of his character. He was a faithful member of the Methodist church and served well in his place until sickness compelled him to relinquish the work. He was formerly a member of the U. P. church.
The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, at the home northwest of the city. Rev. McDade, now of Des Moines, who was the pastor under whom Mr. and Mrs. Knox joined the church, will be present to conduct the funeral services and Rev. Vedder will assist him. The Herald extends sympathy to the sorrowing ones who mourn the loss of this most excellent man.

[KNOX, MILTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 15, 1897
Another good and popular man has passed away. Milton Knox died Tuesday morning at his home three miles northwest of Clarinda, of consumption, age 42 years. He leaves a wife and one son, age 8 years. He was a son of J. [ohn R. [oss] Knox and spent most of his life in this vicinity. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. E. W. McDade of Des Moines.

[KNOX, MILTON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 15, 1897
Funeral Services of Milton Knox.
The funeral services of Milton Knox, who died Tuesday morning, were conducted at the home northwest of this city Wednesday afternoon. The whole neighborhood was in mourning over the loss of the one who was universally called the "best man in the whole community." Such a large assembly and such a genuine demonstration of grief and respect are rarely seen at a funeral. Rev. McDade arrived from Des Moines Wednesday morning and assisted by Rev. Vedder, conducted the funeral services. Rev. McDade's words were especially apt and consoling to the bereaved ones. He was a warm personal friend of the deceased and his family, so he spoke with great feeling and power. His text was found in Philippians I, 23-4, "I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better; nevertheless to remain is more needful for you."
Rev. McDade spoke of a short talk he had with the deceased last spring, when the latter told of his condition and said he realized what it meant, but that he would like to live until his wife and Herman were both able to take care of themselves. So the text seemed especially appropriate. That was only true because of what his life had been. He had sought to live by the golden rule and had walked humbly with his God. He recognized God as the only great One and sought to adjust himself in proper relation to God and thereby placed himself in proper relations to men. This gave peace with reference to this life and no undue anxiety with reference to the future life. His sentiment and the truth of the text afford consolation because they prove his submission to the will of God in his death. The text also proves that his present condition is happy— "to be with Christ" is the highest good. And it implies infinite fellowship and recognition, which appear to us essential to the satisfaction of an immortal soul. . ..
Among those relatives present from abroad was John Knox of Wahoo, Neb., a brother of the deceased. The pall bearers were A. W. Greene, H. R. Spry, C. S. Tomlinson, J. C. Clipson, I. W. Abbott and J. S. Harrington. Appropriate music for the services was furnished by the members of the Methodist choir.

[KNOX, RHODA]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday August 6, 1945
Rhoda Knox Reared in Home at Page Center, Dies Here
Miss Rhoda Knox, 79, well-known locally as a longtime resident of the county, died Thursday at a Clarinda hospital after a long illness. She had been born and reared in the Page Center vicinity, being from a prominent farming family.
The funeral is being planned for this Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Walker Funeral Home with Rev. H O Lietman of the United Presbyterian church in charge.

[KNOX, RHODA]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday August 13, 1945
Miss Rhoda Knox – Miss Rhoda Knox, child of John R [oss] and Jane Johnson [Johnston] Knox, was born near Page Center, Iowa, May 25, 1865 and died August 2, 1945. She was 80 years, 2 months and 8 days old.
Rhoda's father and mother were charter members of the United Presbyterian Church and He (John R Knox) served on the first session. Miss Rhoda and her sister were among the first children baptized in the church in Clarinda.
Rhoda was next to the youngest of seven children in the Knox family. Most of her years were spent in Clarinda, save for a few spent in Colorado.
One of the lifelong friendships was noted in the Jonathan-David relation of Miss Knox and Jessie Godfrey. They had spent over 26 years living together at the time of Jessie's death a few years ago.
Rhoda was a dressmaker and then nurse. For some years she served in Dr Power's hospital in Clarinda. Her life was a life of service to humanity and to Jessie Godfrey in her last days. There has seldom been such faithfulness displayed in this community.
She was a life member of the Women's Missionary Society and of the United Presbyterian Church.
She leaves to mourn her passing five nephews and two nieces and a host of old lifetime friends and acquaintances.
Funeral services were held at the Walker Funeral Home Monday, August 6, 1945, conducted by Rev Henry Orr Lietman. Music was furnished by Mrs V A Crosthwait and Mrs Forrest Davidson and the flowers were cared for by Mrs Carl Gillispie and Mrs Charles Gillispie. Casket bearers were Carl Gillispie, Charles Gillispie, Robert Warden, Leroy Warden, Glen Steeves and George Mendenhall.

[LEE, EVA HARRIS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 26, 1897
HAWLEYVILLE – Died, Nov. 21, at the home of her parents, Eva Harris Lee, aged 26 years.
The untimely death of Mrs. Lee is one of the saddest events that has ever occurred in this community. Especially sad for the two children who survive her. Sad for these thus early in life, at the tender ages of [?] and five years, they have been deprived of the best gift to humanity, a mother's tender love and care. But while we with finite minds see only the sadness of the event, the all wise Master looks upon the little motherless ones as his own and will temper the wind to the shorn lambs. Mrs. Lee had been a sufferer for several months with a combination of diseases against which the skill of physicians was powerless. Her mother had brought her to the family home several [?] months or more ago and had ministered to every need with true motherly devotion, soothed her last hours with care and love, second only to the Infinite. Mrs. Lee leaves a husband, two children, her parents and brothers to mourn her early death, one brother, Ed, being her twin. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. E. Harvey, at the parents' residence on Monday at 11 o'clock. A large concourse of relatives and friends followed the remains to the cemetery, the last resting place of all we hold so dear.

[LENT, LEM'S CHILD, - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 6, 1897
ESSEX – Mr. Lem Lent's child was buried Tuesday. The child was only ill a day or two.

[MAINQUIST, CHRISTINA ALYCE SWANSON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 29, 1897
CRAMER CHAPEL – Mrs. Andrew Mainquist died at her home north of Nyman Sunday morning, and was buried in the Nyman cemetery, Tuesday. the family have the sincere sympathy of the neighbors in their affliction.

[MAINQUIST, CHRISTINA ALYCE SWANSON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 29, 1897
NYMAN – Mrs. A. [ndrew] P. [eter] Mainquist died last Sunday morning after being sick for several years. The funeral took place at Nyman cemetery last Tuesday. The deceased was about 52 years old.

[MARKS, MONROE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 17, 1929
COIN – Oct. 13 – The funeral services for Monroe Marks were held at his home west of Coin Sunday. Mr. Marks had been in an Omaha hospital for several months but was brought home a week ago.

[MARKS, NANCY ANN TRULOCK]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 20, 1926
COIN – May 18 – Mrs. Monroe Marks passed away early Thursday morning at her home west of Coin, after an illness of several months with a complication of troubles. She leaves a husband two children, a son Ernest Rose of Galesburg, Ill. and a daughter, Mrs. Florence Brewer of this place. both were present with their mother at her death. The funeral was held at the United Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. Davidson. Burial was at the Elmwood cemetery, south of town.

[MARLOWE, GEORGE WILLIAM]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 2, 1897
In Memory of Baby Marlowe.
Infant son of W. [illiam] S. [mith] and Kate Marlowe. Born October 24, died Monday morning, November 1, at 3:15 o'clock.
Why did he die when life seemed fair
       And no dark clouds were near
To dim the brightness of our lives
      Or start the bitter tear?
We thought not at the close of day
     When night veiled earth and sky
That one so full of life and hope,
     Would breathe a last good-by.
We saw not on the silent sea
     The boat that neared the shore;
The boatman pale, we did not hear
     Dip in his muffled oar;
We only know He softy came
     And closed the beaming eye;
With bitter tears and anguished heart
     We ask, Why did he die?
We know that God's mysterious ways
     To our frail sight are dim.
However sharp the pang may be
     We cannot question him.
Then let us feel his dealings just,
     His love let none deny:
Nor ask within our humble hearts,
     Why did our loved one die? --- Nurse.
One of the saddest events we have had to record for many days is the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. [illiam] S. [mith] Marlowe, which occurred yesterday morning. The child was but eight days old and the blow will be a terrible one to the parents, as this is the third child they have lost in infancy. Bleeding was the cause of the little one's death. The babe was named George William, after his grandfather and father. He was the only grandson ever born in the large Marlowe family, so his death will be doubly mourned. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all.

[MCCORMICK, ROBERT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 6, 1897
The Shenandoah World of Tuesday says: "Word was received here this morning of the death of Robert McCormick at the Clarinda hospital for the insane. His health has been steadily failing since his confinement there several months ago and the end was not unexpected. The corpse will be brought to this city over the Humeston and Shenandoah. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) forenoon at 10 o'clock at the Universalist church, conducted by A. S. Bailey."

[MCMULLIN, JULIA ANN PARSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 6, 1930
Mrs. Noah McMullin – Julia Ann McMullin, youngest daughter of James and Mary Elder Parson was born near Nossville, Huntington county, Pennsylvania, Jan. 25, 1835 and departed this life January 30, 1930 at her home near Braddyville, Iowa at the age of 95 years and 5 days. She was the youngest of nine children, all of whom have preceded her to the great beyond.
She was united in marriage to Noah McMullin in July 1855. To this union seven children were born, four sons and three daughters, one daughter, Mary Elizabeth, dying in infancy, a son, Marshall Elder in young manhood, William Albert in 1910 and Samuel James passing away July 6, 1927.
The children surviving are: Robert Chester, residing near Braddyville, Ia.; Ella McCowen of Clarinda, Ia.; and Emma Dunham of near Braddyville, Ia. there are 16 living grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
During the Civil War she with her husband emigrated to Illinois and in September 1865 came to Iowa and settled in Page county near Clarinda, making that their home for thirty-three years.
On Nov. 27, 1897 her husband was taken in death; about one and a half years later she moved with her family to near Braddyville and has since made this her home, living here 32 years.
In young womanhood she confessed her faith in Jesus and joined the United Brethren church, clinging to that faith through all the years, expressing her desire and readiness to meet her Savior in her last illness.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew her, especially her children and grandchildren who were so thoughtful of her in every way and was very tenderly cared for in the home by her son and wife for many years.
Funeral services Saturday afternoon at the home, were conducted by Rev. Carl Lyle Windsor, pastor of Rose Hill U. B. church north of Clarinda, at which church interment was made in the old home cemetery.

[MCMULLIN, NOAH]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 30, 1897
Noah McMullin – Noah McMullin died last Saturday at his home northwest of town, aged 67 years, 11 months and 27 days. Deceased was born in Ohio, July 25, 1827. He soon removed to Pennsylvania with his parents and in 1855 was married to Miss Julian Pearson [Julia Anna Parson]. Seven children were born to them, four sons and three daughters, five of the children still surviving him. He was converted in his youth and was for many years a faithful member of the Methodist church. Coming to Iowa in 1883, he joined the United Brethren church. The funeral was held at the Rose Hill church, six miles north of town, on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. D. Fye, of the U. B. church here and Presiding Elder E. W. Curtis of Des Moines. The deceased was one of the old residents of the county and was respected by his friends and neighbors as few men are. His loss will be deeply mourned by all who knew him.
[Note: The birth date on his headstone is July 27, 1827.]

[MILLER, JOHN, 1816 - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 6, 1897
BLANCHARD – John Miller died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. A. Strong, 4 miles northwest of Blanchard, July 29, aged 81 years. Mr. Miller was a resident of our town for several years but moved to his daughter's last March.

[MILLER, OTIS E.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 19, 1897
Death of a Child
The 4 year old son of George Miller, who was stricken with paralysis several weeks ago and later taken to the Kirksville sanitarium for treatment, was brought home Monday and died on Wednesday. The burial took place yesterday at the Braddyville cemetery. – Clearmont (Mo.) News, Nov. 12.

[MILLIGAN, SARAH F. THROCKMORTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 26, 1897
Mrs. Sarah Milligan, mother of Mrs. William Bell of this city, died last Saturday afternoon at Afton, supposedly from gangrene of the stomach and bowels. Her left arm was amputated 20 days previous to her death and there was apparently no trouble at the place of the amputation, it having evidently shifted. The lady was 60 years of age and leaves a husband, three sons and two daughters. The funeral was held Monday. Professor and Mrs. Bell both went to Afton Saturday, having been summoned there by information of Mrs. Milligan's critical condition. She died about 20 minutes before her daughter reached her.

[MILLIGAN, SARAH F. THROCKMORTON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 23, 1897
Death of Mrs. Milligan
Last Saturday Supt. Bell received a telegram stating that Mrs. Milligan, his wife's mother, living at Afton, was dying. In order to get there as quickly as possible, Mrs. Bell drove to Villisca to catch No. 4, which reaches Afton about half past two. But Mrs. Bell's mother died about twenty minutes before she reached the bedside. Supt. Bell went up Saturday night, and the funeral occurred yesterday. The deceased is spoken of as a noble and womanly woman and her death will be a great loss to her friends. Her death was caused by gangrene of the stomach, resulting from an amputation of the arm three weeks ago. Supt. Bell returned this afternoon, and his wife will come Friday.

[MOORE, EMMA I. HARRIS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 27, 1900
Grim death snatched away a tender garland. On Monday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. John Moore. Deceased had been a sufferer for many weeks and death seemed the only relief. She leaves a husband, three children and many friends who mourn her loss. The bereaved father and family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their hour of greatest grief, for "What is home without a mother?"

[MOORE, EMMA I. HARRIS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 27, 1900
Death of Mrs. Moore
BOUNDARY GROVE, Nov. 29, 1900. – Mrs. John Moore, who had been very sick for some time, was buried Wednesday. Rev. Fitzsimmons preached the funeral sermon.

[MOORE, JOHN, 1865 – 1927]
Southwest Mail and The Weekly Post (Nevada, Missouri), Friday, September 2, 1927
Died At the Wheel of His Automobile
John Moore, Who Lived Six Miles Southeast of Schell City, Stricken With Heart Failure.
John Moore, aged about sixty years, who lived six miles southeast of Schell City, accompanied by a neighbor, Mr. Cransfield, was driving his automobile to Schell City Saturday morning. When about halfway between his home and Schell City Mr. Moore was stricken with heart failure and died at the wheel as the car went into the ditch and turned over.
Mr. Moore is survived by one son, who lives in Michigan. Lute Lewis, the Schell City undertaker, took the body to Schell City.
The deceased, who lived alone on his farm, had been in poor health for several months. He had lived in Bacon township for many years and was highly respected by his neighbors who were deeply shocked by his sudden death.
County Coroner Dr. King was notified and finding it unnecessary to hold an inquest requested Mr. Moore's physician to prepare and send him a report on the case.

[MOORE, JOHN, 1865 – 1927]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, September 5, 1927
HARLAN TOWNSHIP – W. L. Moore and family attended the funeral of Mr. Moore's brother at New Market Thursday.

[MOORE, JOHN, 1865 – 1927]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 8, 1927
BOUNDARY GROVE – Alvin Moore of Gearing, Ind., received word that his father John Moore had dropped dead at his home in Missouri. Alvin went to the home of his father and brought the body to New Market and laid it to rest by the side of his mother, Mrs. John Moore.

[MOORE, JOHN'S CHILD, - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 23, 1897
A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, living east of town, died Wednesday and was buried in Old Memory cemetery yesterday.

[MORROW, WILLIAM S.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 26, 1897
William S. Morrow, age 36 years, while working as a carpenter on a building in Omaha, accidently fell and broke his neck the 18th inst., at 8:30 a. m. The Odd Fellows cared for his remains and sent them to the home of his sister, Mrs. Levi Wallace, at Elmo, Mo. They were laid to rest Friday at 4 o'clock p. m., near that place, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows who marched in a body to the cemetery. He leaves as near relatives a father 86 years old and five sisters, who deeply mourn the loss of an only son and brother. Besides the relatives of the deceased present from Mound City and Clearmont, Mo., were Mr. and Mrs. Bud Akin, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heflin and Mr. Bert Heflin, all of Clarinda. The mourners have the sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement.

[MOYER, SUSAN YOUNG]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, August 5, 1897
Mrs. Susan Moyer died very suddenly Sunday morning at the home of M. Moyer south of town. Susan Young was born in Center County, Pa, Jan. 15, 1819, and died August 1, 1897, aged 78 yrs., 6 mos. and 16 days. She was married to Elias Moyer, August 15, 1840. To them were born ten children, 7 boys and 3 girls. Of these, 6 are living, two died in infancy, one died aged 6, one at 22. She moved to Boone County, Iowa, in 1859. Her husband died there in 1865. From there she moved to Page County, Iowa in 1870. She united with the German Reform church at the age of 15. She afterward joined the Presbyterian church of which she was a member at death. The funeral services took place Monday morning and were conducted by Rev. Hohanshelt after which the remains were taken to Boone county for interment beside her husband. S. [amuel] Moyer, son of deceased, accompanied the remains.
The relatives desire us to express for them their sincere thanks for kind services of neighbors and friends during the closing hours of the deceased.

[MOYER, SUSAN YOUNG]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 6, 1897
HEPBURN – Mrs. Mouryer of Fairview, a very aged lady, died suddenly Sunday morning while assisting her daughter with the household duties. The funeral services were held at her home Monday at 9 a. m. and her remains taken to Boone, Ia., for burial, her former home. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

[NEAL, PERRY'S INFANT, - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 17, 1897
CRAMER CHAPEL – Mr. and Mrs. Perry Neal's 2-year-old child died Saturday, after an illness of 24 hours. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon.

[NELSON, WILLIAM, 1854 – 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 29, 1897
BLANCHARD – Rev. Nelson, residing in a neighboring town in Missouri, died last Friday and his remains accompanied by a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives, was brought to our Blanchard cemetery for interment.

[PEAIRS, JAMES MAHON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 24, 1897
J. M. Pairs died at the county poor farm last Friday at 4:30 p. m. of pleurisy. Deceased was aged sixty-nine years and had been in the poor house since the Monday before, but had been sick at his home in south Clarinda for some time before that. Mr. Pairs had a daughter, Mrs. Morse, living at Shenandoah, and his remains were taken there Saturday for interment Sunday. He had relatives also in Corning, Villisca and Nodaway.
[Note: The last name is spelled Peairs on his headstone. Alternate spelling, Pyers.]

[PFLUG, PHILIP]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 2, 1903
COLLEGE SPRINGS – The remains of Philip Pflug was brought here from the Clarinda State Hospital Thursday and his funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Nairn Friday forenoon. Burial at Maple Hill Cemetery.

[PFLUG, PHILIP'S INFANT, - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 17, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS – The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Pflug died Friday after a short illness. The remains were interred in Maple Hill cemetery.

[PHILLIPS, ORVILLE B.]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 22, 1897
Orville Phillips, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Phillips, died at their home in north Clarinda early this morning. He was in the 14th year of his age, and a bright and intelligent boy. It is said his death was caused by the dislocation of a bone in the back of the neck received last spring while practicing athletic sports at the south school building. He had not been dangerously ill until a short time ago. Yesterday an operation was performed but he gradually sank away.

[PHILLIPS, ORVILLE B.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 23, 1897
A bright young boy, Orville Phillips, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Phillips, died at the home of his parents in this city Wednesday night. His death was caused by a spinal affection attributed to an accident while practicing at the gymnasium of the high school where he hurst himself last May in an air vault. He suffered greatly for some time previous to his death. Orville was a good boy and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The funeral was held this morning at 10 o'clock at the home on Nodaway street, the services being conducted by Rev. J. F. St. Clair.

[PHILLIPS, ORVILLE B.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 23, 1897
Orville Phillips – Orville Phillips died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Phillips, Wednesday night at 10 o'clock. He was aged 14 years, 9 months and 21 days. The cause of his death was a dislocation of the neck that he received in the gymnasium at the south school building about three weeks before school was out. He was turning a summersault in the air and fell on his shoulder and the back of his neck. The injury caused him no great trouble at the time, but he has been steadily growing worse until his death Wednesday evening.
The death is a very sad one. For a boy to have to leave this beautiful earth in the springtime of his youth, when life is but opening to him and displaying all its hopes and pleasures—at the summertime of the year, when all boys most love to live—is indeed something sad. But if he has a more beautiful world to go to, where is a perfect and happy home for boys and people of all ages and classes, he is more fortunate than we who stay here. Yet how tenaciously one clings to life! Orville was a Christian and during his suffering he frequently spoke of his faith in God and the confidence he had in meeting Him soon. He was a member of the M. E. church and was one of the active workers in the Epworth League. His sorrowing family have the consolation of his strong faith in their hour of bitter grief.
The funeral services were held this morning at 10 o'clock at the home, conducted by Rev. St. Clair.

[REDMAN, EUGENE DAVID "GENE"]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 17, 1933
SHAMBAUGH – Friends were sorry to hear of the passing away of Gene Redman of Modesto, Calif. Mr. Redman was a resident here some years ago.

[REDMAN, MARTHA JANE KATHERINE "JENNIE" GLEAVES]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 3, 1897
Mrs. Redman Dead.
Word comes from Shambaugh this morning that Mrs. Eugene Redman, wife of one of the merchants there, died between five and six o'clock this morning of heart failure, resulting from child birth. The child, which is a boy, is healthy and gives every promise of living. Dr. Miller was called there at an early hour, in consultation, but by the time he arrived Mrs. Redman had been dead forty-five minutes. The blow will be a terrible one to her husband, who is at the moment almost crazed with grief. Mrs. Redman was a highly respected woman, and her death will be a great loss to the community of Shambaugh. Four little sons, besides her husband, survive her.

[REDMAN, MARTHA JANE KATHERINE "JENNIE" GLEAVES]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 3, 1897
Mrs. Gene Redman died at Shambaugh this morning, of heart disease. She leaves a husband and four little boys, one of the latter a babe born last night. She also leaves five brothers, four of whom are physicians and one a dentist. Dr. S. R. Miller of this city was called by telephone to go to Shambaugh this morning to consult in her case with Dr. J. B. Lewis, but on arrival there found that she had died about the time he left here. She passed away about 5 o'clock.

[REDMAN, MARTHA JANE KATHERINE "JENNIE" GLEAVES]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 10, 1897
SHAMBAUGH – Mrs. Jennie Redman, whose obituary appeared in last Saturday's paper, died Dec. 3, 1897, at 5:30 a. m., age 32 years, 3 months and 10 days. She leaves a loving husband and three sons to mourn the loss of an affectionate wife and loving mother. She was a devoted Christian; an earnest worker in the church and Epworth league, loved and respected by all who knew her. The funeral services were held Sunday morning at the M. E. church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. D. M. Buckner, it being the largest funeral ever held in this city. Those attending from a distance were her mother, Mrs. Gleaves, a sister, Mrs. Naoma Carver and brother, John, from Guilford, Mo., Mrs. O. G. Gleaves of St. Joseph, Mo., Dr. W. Gleaves of Maitland, Mo., W. L. McLean and wife of Elliott, J. R. Good and wife, W. H. Beattie and wife, Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Baker of Clarinda. The pall bearers were D. L. Claytor, William Gray, W. L. McLean, G. G. Long, C. W. Posten, S. F. Beery. Mrs. Redman will be sadly missed in her home and by the community, but we must submit to the will of Him who doeth all things well and feel that our loss is her eternal gain. The bereaved husband and motherless children have the deepest sympathy of all.

[REDMAN, MARTHA JANE KATHERINE "JENNIE" GLEAVES]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 10, 1897
Jennie Gleaves was born in Gilford, Mo., on Oct. 22, 1865; died Dec. 3, 1897 at 5:30 a. m., age 32 years, 1 month and 11 days. Was married to E. D. Redman Dec. 20, 1882. Four children crowned their union: all boys. She was converted in a Methodist meeting and joined the church when 15 years of age. She, with her husband, joined the church at Shambaugh 8 years ago and have been in the front of the battle until God gave her an honorable discharge and she went home. May we all meet her in the great reunion. Sister Redman came from a family of eleven children, 4 girls and 7 boys, four of them practicing physicians and one a dentist. She is the first of the eleven children to go to their new home. Her father went over two years ago, and she told her pastor she wanted to meet him in heaven. She leaves a dear mother, seven brothers, three sisters, a loving husband, four precious children, a heart-stricken church and many, many friends to mourn her loss. She was a consistent Christian, lived a very quiet life, was strong in her social life, considerate in all she said or did. She ruled her family with the rod of love. She endeared herself to all, as has been shown since her death. She said she was prepared to go but wanted to stay. She was sick but a few hours and died of heart disease; went in the triumph of a living faith, from labor to reward. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church Sunday, Dec. 5, at 11 a. m. Messrs. C. W. Posten, W. L. McLean, G. G. Long and S. F. Beery sung. In behalf of the choir, of which she was a member, the leader read the following poem: [poem not transcribed].
The sermon was preached by the writer from 2d Cor., 5, 6-8.
Subject – Home. What is Home? Mother, home and heaven. Mother in the home and the home in heaven
l. Home of our childhood.
2. Home of our manhood.
3. Home of the soul, our bodies.
4. Home with Jesus, Paradise.
5. Home in Heaven.
Showing how we went from one to the other, and how much better each one was and how we could bring all of the four into the fifth and last one. Mother, father, brother, sister, all of the first. Our companions, children and everything in the second home into this fifth home. And the third home, our body, we can have in this last home. We can bring paradise, with all that it means, into this home. Who wouldn't want to go home?
The congregation was very large and were impressed with the services.
The baby died Sunday morning at 1 o'clock and was laid to rest with the mother in the afternoon. The family has our sympathy.  D. M. Buckner.

[REED, SARAH, MRS., 1826 – 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 22, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Mrs. Sarah Reed died Saturday night at 10:30. She had been ailing for some time and the end was not unlooked for. She was buried Monday in the Maple Hill cemetery. Appropriate services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church.

[ROBINSON, FRED]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 21, 1897
PAGE CENTER – A sadness and gloom such as has not been known for some time, was cast over this community and especially the young people, by the sudden death of Mr. Fred Robinson. Fred was a bright young man, the son of a Christian minister and a member of the Y. P. C. U. of this place. his home is in Linnens, Mo. He came to this place last spring with his friend, James Hogg and has been working on a farm all summer. In company with Ben and Charlie Dugan he went to Summerfield, Kans. by wagon for a [?] with Sam Dugan of that place. He was not well the morning they started but was jovial, thinking no doubt that he would soon be all right. To the contrary he continued growing weaker and on their arrival at Summerfield took his bed, never to get up again. He was conscious until an hour before he died and expressed himself as being ready and willing to die if it was the Lord's will. He leaves parents, a brother and six sisters to mourn the loss of a dutiful son and loving brother. None but the father was able to attend at the funeral. The body was laid to rest in the Summerfield cemetery. Typhoid fever was the cause of his death. The Y. P. U. C. here held a memorial service Sabbath evening. It was a very impressive service and was led by Miss Faye Scott. Ben and Charlie Dugan told of his sickness, death and burial, as they were with him to the end. James Hogg spoke of the young man as being an exemplary Christian, they having been almost inseparable friends for the past two years. Mrs. J. H. Dugan, who was his Sabbath schoolteacher, also told of his life and of his teaching the class for her just three weeks before and the same evening he led the young people's meeting. Mr. Hogg said he came that night to bid Fred good bye before he started on his trip and Fred said to him, "Well, so long to you Jim, if we never meet again in this world we will in the next." How little they either one thought that that would be their last meeting and how remarks made in health would come to the minds of friends after the object of their affections has been removed from earth.
"How blest the man that fears the Lord," was Fred's favorite selection and in his memory was sung at the memorial service. A request was made that all who would, send letters of sympathy to his bereaved parents. We think this is a commendable act, for it seems easier to bear bereavement and trials when we know that there are those who sympathize with us; those, it may be, who have passed through the same sorrow.
Resolutions of condolence were passed. It is a sad case, especially so as he was so far from loved ones and home. There was no mother's hand to wipe the death moisture from his brow, to "cool the fever and calm the pain," but there were kind friends who did all they could and who, we know, will always have a place in the hearts of his people. It will serve as a warning to the young people here to remember that passage of scripture, "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the son of Man cometh."   Ina M. Steeves.

[RUSSELL, CHARLES HENRY, 1860 – 1897]
Beatrice Daily Times (Beatrice, Nebraska), Monday, December 13, 1897

An Untimely Death.

Chas. H. Russell died at the bathrooms of H. Schmutte last evening at 6:30. He had not been feeling well for several days but was not considered dangerously ill. Last evening he concluded a Turkish bath would benefit him and retired to the room when he was taken with a severe choking spell which caused his untimely death. His wife who is visiting her parents in Missouri Valley, Iowa, was telegraphed for and will send a brother of the deceased to accompany the remains to Iowa for burial.
Mr. Russell was, until about two weeks ago, in the employ of C. E. Smith & Son. He was an honest, upright man of ability and he and his wife had gained a host of friends during their stay in this city, who sympathize with the grief-stricken woman who so unexpectedly received the sad intelligence of her husband's death.

[RUSSELL, CHARLES HENRY, 1860 – 1897]
Beatrice Daily Express (Beatrice, Nebraska), Monday, December 13, 1897
A Sudden Death.
Charles Russell, a Paddock hotel boarder, went to Schmutt's Turkish bathrooms on Fifth street yesterday afternoon with the ostensible purpose of taking a bath. While there he was taken violently ill and Drs. Smith and Fall were sent for and attended him. It was apparent that the man was in a bad way and about 6 o'clock he was taken upstairs into the Randall House and placed in a bed where he died about an hour afterwards. The deceased came here from St. Joseph a few months ago and was for a while engaged as a clerk in the Omaha dry goods store. He subsequently relinquished that employment and intended to go on the road as a commercial traveler. About ten days ago he went to St. Joseph and was there taken ill. He returned to Beatrice and has been in a bad shape ever since and has required almost constant medical treatment.
The deceased's home is at Clarinda, Ia. His wife will reach here this evening and the remains will be taken to Clarinda for interment tomorrow.

[RUSSELL, CHARLES HENRY, 1860 – 1897]
Beatrice Daily Express (Beatrice, Nebraska), Tuesday, December 14, 1897
Taken to Iowa for Burial
Friends of Mr. Charles Russell, the gentleman who died at the Randall house Sunday, arrived last evening. The party consisted of the wife of the deceased, a brother, a brother-in-law and a sister of Mrs. Russell. They left this morning over the Burlington with the body, taking it to Audubon, Ia., for burial, that being the home of Mr. Russell's people. Two weeks ago today they left Beatrice, Mrs. Russell going to her mother's at Missouri Valley, Ia., he going to St. Joseph to go on the road for a wholesale firm, intending to send for his wife when he should have determined what point upon his route would be the most desirable place to reside. Before leaving he promised the Omaha store people that if possible he would return and help them with the holiday trade and that was the occasion of his being in the city at the time of his death. Mr. and Mrs. Russell while here formed a number of acquaintances all of whom speak highly of them and express the deepest sympathy for Mrs. Russell in her bereavement. They have been married ten years but have no family.

[RUSSELL, CHARLES HENRY, 1860 – 1897]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 16, 1897
M. R. Ansbach received aa telegram early Monday morning from Beatrice, Neb., bearing the sad intelligence of the sudden death of Mr. Chas. Russell last Sunday afternoon during the absence of his wife at her parents' home in Missouri Valley. They were both well and favorably known here, Charley having been a longtime the head clerk in Mr. Ansbach's store and later at Mr. Weber's, while Mrs. Russell enjoyed the esteem of our social society people. Last fall they left here for Beatrice, where he was located as a traveling salesman for a St. Joseph wholesale house at the time of his death. Mr. Russell was a member of the Masonic lodge and also of the Modern Woodman lodge, in which latter he held a $1,000 insurance policy. His remains were taken for interment to his parents' home at Audubon, Iowa. A large circle of friends here deeply sympathize with Mrs. Russell in her sad bereavement.

[RUSSELL, CHARLES HENRY, 1860 – 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 17, 1897
Charles H. Russell Dead
Dies Suddenly of Pneumonia at Beatrice. He Was a Former Citizen of Clarinda—Stricken Down in Middle Age—Buried at His Old Home, Audubon—Leaves Many Friends.
The news of the sudden death of Charles H. [enry] Russell, formerly of this city, was learned here with deep regret by his many friends. Mr. Russell was a splendid businessman and during his last residence here first held a responsible position with M. R. Ansbach and when the latter sold his store to William Weber he remained for a few months with that gentleman. Mr. Russell had $1,000 life insurance with the Modern Woodmen of America camp of Clarinda. Mr. Ansbach left Monday evening for Audubon to attend the funeral of his old friend.
The Missouri Valley Daily Times of Monday gives the following concerning the death of Mr. Russell:
"Died, in Beatrice, Neb., on Sunday evening, Dec. 12, 1897, Mr. Charles H. Russell, of pneumonia, aged 37 years, 4 months and 13 days.
"The deceased had been sick but two days and was considered out of danger Sunday morning and intended coming to this city this morning where his wife has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Harris. Sunday afternoon he was taken suddenly worse and at 6 o'clock passed over the dark river to that "shore from whose bourne no traveler returns." The deceased was married in this city to Miss Emma Harris, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Harris, on June 1, 1887. They made their home in Chicago for several years and afterward moved to Clarinda, Iowa, where Mr. Russell had charge of a large dry goods establishment. After leaving Clarinda, they moved to Beatrice, Neb., where he had charge of a dry goods establishment. He had made arrangements to go on the road for a Chicago firm and his wife had come to Missouri Valley to visit until Jan. 1, when they intended to make their home in Kansas. He was a thorough businessman, having been engaged in the mercantile business ever since he was twelve years of age. Several years ago, he retired from business in Audubon, where he was engaged with his father and brother. He was a finely educated man and a thorough reader of the passing events of the world.
He was a kind husband and a dutiful son. He was a member in good standing of the A. F. and A. M., K. of P., Modern Woodmen and Red Men. He leaves a wife, father and mother, brother and two sisters and a large circle of friends to mourn his untimely death.
The remains will be taken to Audubon where the burial will take place under the auspices of the Audubon Masonic lodge. His wife and Mrs. C. C. Lahman left for Beatrice on the 1:45 train this afternoon.

[RUSSELL, CHARLES HENRY, 1860 – 1897]
Daily Iowa Capital (Des Moines, Iowa), Monday, December 20, 1897
Clarinda, Iowa, Dec. 20. – Special. – Clarinda people were surprised at the sudden death of Charles Russell at Beatrice, Neb., last Monday. He was well known here, coming from Boone, Iowa, as head clerk for M. R. Ausbach's dry goods store. Mr. Ausbach attended the funeral at Audubon.

[RUSSELL, CHARLES HENRY, 1860 – 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 24, 1897
The funeral of the late C. [harles] H. [enry] Russell, at Audubon, was largely attended and the floral offerings both choice and many. The obsequies were in charge of the Pythian order. M. R. Ansbach of this city was among those present.

[RUSSSELL, WILLIAM'S INFANT, - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 13, 1897
SHAMBAUGH – The 7 months old daughter of William Russell and wife died Saturday morning. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday at 11 a. m., conducted by Rev. Buckner. The parents have the sympathy of the community.

[SCHLAPIA, WILLIAM ANDREW]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 6, 1897
William Andrew Schlapia, brother of Mrs. J. W. Barchus of this city, died July 23 at Benton, this state, the result of an accident. He was struck by a falling hay stacker. He leaves a wife and seven children. He was buried under the auspices of the Odd Fellows.

[SCHULTZ, HENRY, MRS., - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 9, 1897
Mrs. Henry Schultz, living eight miles northwest of town, died on last Monday and was buried in the German Lutheran cemetery on Tuesday. Rev. Jobst conducted the funeral services.

[SCOGGAN, DAVID MILTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 6, 1904
COLLEGE SPRINGS – David M. [ilton] Scoggan whom we reported as being very ill for several weeks, died Saturday morning, at 8:30, at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Nowels, with whom he has made his home for some time past. Funeral services were held at the Free Methodist church at 3 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Wilson, the district elder, preached a very efficient sermon. He was assisted by Rev. R. H. Smyth the pastor, also Rev. A. T. Jeffrey. The house was crowded to its utmost capacity, and about fifty persons returned to their home on account of there being no room. For his text Mr. Wilson chose the first verse of the fifth chapter of II Corinthians. At the time of his death, Mr. Scoggan's age was 68 years, 6 months and 24 days. He was married in 1858 to Miss Lizzie Simmons, who preceded him to the better land almost seven years ago. He leaves three sons, also four sisters and two brothers. All were present at the funeral excepting Mrs. Mollie Pritchard, who now lives in Indiana. The relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Henry Gates of Chicago, Rev. W. E. Scoggan of Mound City, John Scoggan from Missouri, also Mrs. Lillian Roberts, niece of the deceased. Mr. Scoggan was well known here as he had lived in this community for forty years or more. His pastor called on him a few days before he died when he expressed a readiness and desire to leave this world. the remains were buried in Maple Hill cemetery, followed by a large concourse of friends.

[SCOGGAN, ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" SIMMONS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 30, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Mrs. Lizzie Scoggan died of heart disease last Wednesday at her home west of town. She was an old-time resident of College Springs, an earnest Christian woman and will be greatly missed in the community. The funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Rev. Johnston.

[SCOTT, MARGARET ANN VAN WINKLE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 16, 1897
Mrs. Margaret Ann Van Winkle
NORTHBORO, July 15. – Special to The Journal. Margaret Ann Van Winkle was born April 15, 1821, married to Sabret Scott April 4, 1841. To this union ten children were born, eight of whom are still living, two little girls having died during the same week of scarlet fever. Of the surviving children two reside in Kansas, one in Iowa and five in Illinois. Her husband, Sabret Scott, fell asleep in Jesus Dec. 7, 1880, at Harmony, Hancock county, Ill., at the age of 65 years. Margaret Ann Scott departed this life July 15, 1897 at 8 o'clock a. m. at her residence in Northboro, Page county, Ia., age 76 years and 3 months. Her illness was of long duration, being of a nature which baffled medical skill. It was called bronchial asthma. Her death was sudden and apparently painless. The attending physician said that death was occasioned by heart failure. A short funeral service was held at the residence in Northboro, conducted by Rev. A. E. Slothower, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. The remains were then carried to the station in Northboro, thence to West Point, Ill., for final interment. In life, she was quiet, kind and loving, being held in high regard by all who knew her, and dearly loved by those who knew her best.

[SHERMAN, STELLA GERTRUDE "GERTIE"]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, July 20, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Miss Gertrude Sherman died Saturday evening at 5 o'clock of anemia, or the blood turning to water. She was the 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.[amuel] L. Sherman of this place. She was born here and lived here all her life. When but a year old, she received a stroke of spinal paralysis which made her a cripple and although she walked without crutches, it was very difficult. She was a bright student and graduated last May from the public schools. She had not been well since an attack of la grippe last winter and had been steadily declining for the past two months. All was done for her that loving parents and friends could do, but God called his own. She was an active Christian, a member of the M. E. church and of the Epworth League.

SHERMAN, STELLA GERTRUDE "GERTIE"]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, July 20, 1897
"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
    From which none ever wake to weep."
Stella Gertrude, daughter of Samuel L. and Dora L. Sherman, died at her father's home in College Springs, Iowa, on Saturday, July 17th, aged 15 years, 8 months and 28 days.
After an attack of la grippe in February, Gertie went into a decline and without great pain or suffering passed quietly away. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Young, pastor of the M. E. church, at the family residence. The remains were followed to the grave by the members of the senior class of the high school, of which class she was a member and also by the members of the Epworth League who covered the last resting place of their classmate and friend with beautiful flowers.
Gertie joined the M. E. church at College Springs last winter and was a faithful, trusting Christian. She leaves a father, mother, three sisters and two brothers to mourn her loss. May heaven be nearer and brighter to them as earth is darkened by this bereavement.    L. C. S.

[SHERMAN, STELLA GERTRUDE "GERTIE"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 23, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS - Miss Gertie Sherman died last Saturday evening at about half past 5 o'clock, after a short illness. The remains were laid to rest in Maple Hill cemetery Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held at the home. Beautiful and appropriate music was furnished by a quartette.

[SHERMAN, W. H.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 31, 1897
W. H. Sherman, aged 76 years, died at the poor farm Sunday morning of old age. He was buried in the afternoon at four o'clock. Will O. Hutchings preached the funeral sermon. Mr. Sherman had no relatives in this vicinity except one son, aged 35 or 40, who was with him in the poor house. The old man formerly lived in Clarinda and will be remembered by many as the little old hominy man. He also had invented a corn husking device but never succeeded in making much money out of it.

[SHERWOOD, JAMES]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 10, 1897
Jas. Sherwood, a colored man who was sent to the state penitentiary from here about a year ago, convicted of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, died in the penitentiary on last Saturday of inflammation of the bowels. He had been sick about a week. Jim's trouble here arose from a controversy with Rev. Alexander of the A. M. E. church. He and the preacher had a rough house for a few moments and Jim inserted a pocketknife blade between the ministerial floating ribs. For this he was convicted and sent to Ft. Madison.

[SPUNAUGLE, ANNA MCDONALD]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday August 13, 1897
Mrs. Anna Spunaugle – Mrs. Anna Spunaugle was born Nov. 2, 1839, in Van Buren County, Iowa, and died at her home in Page county, Iowa, Aug. 5, 1897. She was converted to the Christian religion in early life and when she came to the end she said she had made many mistakes, but during the last years she had tried to do her best and she realized the comforting grace of the Master with her at the end, and all is well. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of friends and relatives, and we laid her body to rest in the Clarinda Cemetery, there to await the call of the Master to arise.  N. R. H.

[SPUNAUGLE, ANNA MCDONALD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 20, 1897
Mrs. Anna M. Spunaugle was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 2, 1840, died at her residence near Yorktown Aug. 5, 1897, aged 56 years, 9 months and 3 days. Mrs. Spunaugle had been in very poor health for several months, yet her death came with a suddenness entirely unexpected by family and friends. Being confined to her bed but a few days. Her suffering from a complication of diseases which ended in inflammation of the bowels was very severe, yet her patient endurance of pain was wonderful to witness. The end came quietly and peacefully, she calmly expressing herself as ready and willing to go, feeling assured that the Master's promises were sufficient for all her needs, also that she would gladly meet Him to rest eternally in His arms. Early in life she became converted to the Christian faith and joined the Methodist Episcopal church. Becoming discouraged she went back to the world, yet, again she returned to her faith and the church, since which time, as all who knew her best can testify, she tried to live a truly consistent life. That she knew her Savior and found sweet favor with him, shone forth on the beautiful countenance as she lay sweetly sleeping in death. The funeral was held at the residence at 10 a. m., Aug. 6, services being conducted by her pastor, Rev. Harned, assisted by Rev. Finley and Rev. Grossman of the Presbyterian church. The remains were then followed to Clarinda by many sorrowing friends and the mother was laid to rest by the side of her little ones gone on before. Mrs. Spunaugle leaves a husband, four children, two brothers and three sisters to mourn her loss, yet thanks be to God for that peace and rest which passeth all understanding.
The family would also express through your columns their sincere gratitude to all the friends for their kindness during the dark hour of affliction.

[SPUNAUGLE, JACOB]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 16, 1906
John Spunaugle came up from St. Joe Monday of this week with the remains of his uncle, John [Jacob] Spunaugle, who was buried here that day. He will return to St. Joe, Monday.

[SPUNAUGLE, JACOB]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 16, 1906
The funeral of Jacob Spaunagle [Spunaugle], who died in St. Joseph, Mo., was held in Clarinda, Wednesday afternoon, at the home of H. D. Flagg, conducted by Rev. W. T. Fisher. The burial was in the Grand Army lot in the city cemetery. A number of local Grand Army men were among those who attended the funeral. The late Jacob Spunaugle was a brother of W. I. Spunaugle of this city. Jacob Spunaugle was born in Randolph county, Va., near Richmond, Dec. 14, 1835, where he lived until he was 20 years of age when he moved to McComb, Ill. He enlisted in January 1861, in Co. C of the First Missouri engineers and afterward re-enlisted in Co. B of the same regiment. He was a member of Burnside post, G. A. R. at Shenandoah.

[STANDAGE, ELIZABETH LORETTA "LORETTIE" WOODWORTH]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 19, 1897
PAGE CENTER – Mrs. Rettie Standage died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Omri Woodworth, in College Springs, Tuesday, Nov. 9, '97, and was laid to rest Wednesday in the Polsley cemetery three miles west of this place. She was married to Wm. Standage in the fall of 1870 and lived with her husband in this neighborhood until February of 1877 when the latter was removed by death. With three little girls she was left to battle with the world. the youngest died in infancy and the two older, now Mrs. Pierce Wheeler of this place and Mrs. Robt. Leedy of Braddyville, survive their mother. The last few years of her life she has been a constant sufferer, and her parents, brother and daughters should feel comforted, knowing that she has gone where "sickness and sorrow, pain and death, are felt and feared no more."

[SWANSON, EDGAR]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 8, 1897
BETHESDA – The infant child of E. [rnest] O. Swanson died last Sunday evening, age 8 months, and was buried in the Bethesda cemetery Tuesday, Rev. B. Modin officiating.

[TAGGART, WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM, 1833 - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 28, 1897
BRADDYVILLE - Died, at his home two miles northwest of Braddyville, Wm. Taggert, aged about 68 years. The deceased had a paralytic stroke about three years ago and for a long time there was but little hope for him, but he finally partially rallied but has been almost helpless ever since. The afternoon of the 26th the friends became alarmed and called in Dr. Large, but he could give no relief. The funeral services took place at College Springs at 3 p. m. on the 27th and his remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at that place. Wm. Taggert moved near our village some 18 or 20 years ago and by fair dealings with his fellow men won an enviable name. he leaves a devoted wife, two sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent protector and we all feel that a good man has gone to his reward.
[Note: His last name is spelled Taggart on his headstone.]

[TAGGART, WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM, 1833 - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 1, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS – W. C. Taggart was taken ill last week and after a short illness died on Sabbath afternoon. The funeral was held from the Congregational church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. S. E. Martin preaching the funeral sermon. The remains were interred in Maple Hill cemetery.

[TAGGART, WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM, 1833 - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 8, 1897
COLLEGE SPRINGS – William C. Taggart – Death has again invaded our midst and taken from us one of our respected and beloved citizens, William Cunningham Taggart, son of Rev. Wm. Taggart, D. D., was born near Cadiz, Ohio, March 6, 1833. He received a classical education at Franklin College, New Athens, Ohio. He was married March 4, 1869 to Annie J. Cameron in Bermont county, Ohio; she, with five children, survive him. Early in the spring of 1874 he left Ohio and came to Clarinda, Iowa. After spending five years here he located at his late home near Braddyville, where he has lived since March 1879 and where his death occurred September 26, 1897. For several years he was a sufferer from asthma and in October 1894 he received a paralytic stroke from which he never fully recovered.
The funeral took place Monday afternoon, September 27. A brief service was held at his home at one o'clock and his body, followed by a large circle of friends, was taken to the Congregational church in College Springs where another service was held at 3 o'clock.
Mr. Taggart was a valued member of the United Presbyterian church of College Springs and will be much missed in the house of God, for "his seat will be empty." The funeral service was conducted by his pastor, Rev. S. E. Martin and Rev. Dodd of the Congregational church. His wife, sons and daughters have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow, and best of all, they have the blessed hope of a joyful meeting beyond the grave where partings never come and where sorrow and sighing are no more for "God himself shall wipe away all tears from our eyes."

[TAVERNER, HARRY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 14, 1897
Harry Taverner, formerly of Essex, died of lockjaw at Council Bluffs on September 3. He was injured in an elevator a few days before, but the wound was not thought to be serious until lockjaw set in.

[THOMSON, EMMA, - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 30, 1897
NYMAN – Miss Emma Thomson died Sunday evening after a long illness of consumption. The funeral was from the Nyman church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Norden of Red Oak.
Miss Emma Thomson died Sunday, the 25th inst. She was 22 years of age and had been ailing for some months. The funeral services were held at the Lutheran church after which the procession followed to the old graveyard where she was put to her last resting place. she leaves father, two sisters and a host of friends to mourn their loss.

[THURMAN, CYRUS D.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 1, 1897
Death of Cyrus D. Thurman.
Mr. and Mrs. V. Graff attended the funeral, Tuesday, at Villisca, of the latter's cousin, Cyrus D. Thurman, who was found dead in his berth on a sleeping car at Kansas City, Sunday morning. He was threatened with fever at Wichita and was on his way to Atchison, Kan., to meet his wife. The deceased was 34 years of age, was at one time connected with the Villisca Review and at the time of his death was traveling for a St. Louis wholesale paper house. He was buried with Masonic honors.

[TRULOCK, HENRY FRANCIS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 27, 1897
Mrs. Monroe Marks went to Illinois Tuesday evening where she was called to attend the funeral of her father, who was killed by accident [?].

[VANBUSKIRK, DELL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 8, 1897
Dell Van Buskirk, assistant cashier of the Shenandoah National Bank, died on last Tuesday, of consumption. He was an exemplary young man.

[WARNE, ROSE BELLE "ROSA"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 8, 1897
CRAMER CHAPEL – Miss Rosa Warne died last Thursday morning and was buried in the Villisca cemetery Saturday. She had been ill 48 days with typhoid fever. The funeral sermon was preached at the home by Rev. R. E. Harvey and was largely attended by relatives and friends.

[WEAVER, FRANKLIN, - 1897]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 21, 1897
Franklin Weaver, living east of town, died Sunday and will be buried this afternoon at Old Memory, Rev. Rambo conducting the services.

[WEIL, CHARLES]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa) Saturday, August 21, 1915
Charles Weil Dies
Charles Weil, who has resided with his family on his farm eight miles southeast of Villisca since his marriage thirty years ago, died Thursday afternoon at four o'clock. The cause of his death was sarcoma of the neck from which he had been afflicted since last fall. For the past ten weeks Mr. Weil had been seriously ill.
Funeral services will be held at the North Grove church this afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. S. Menoher, pastor of the Villisca M. E. church. Interment will be in the North Grove cemetery.
Charles Weil was born in Illinois on December 10, 1855 and was fifty-nine years, eight months and nine days of age at the time of death. He moved with his parents to Lee county, Iowa, coming to the home southeast of Villisca twenty-nine or thirty years ago. He was married to Miss Lilly Cutbirth in Bedford at that time and they had made this one farm their home since. Besides his wife the deceased is survived by four sons and one daughter. They are: Mathew, residing near the farm of his parents and Frank, Minnie, Estel and Hester at home. Mr. Weil is also survived by a brother in Colorado, two half-brothers and two sisters, but none of them are expected for the funeral services.

[WEIL, CHARLES' INFANT, - 1897]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 29, 1897
NORTH GROVE – Mr. and Mrs. Charley Weil were called to mourn the loss of their baby, Sunday, Oct. 24. The remains were laid to rest in the North Grove cemetery, Monday, at 10 o'clock.

[WEIL, LILLIAN CORNELIA "LILLIE" CUTBIRTH]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, September 21, 1944
Mrs. Lillie C. Weil Dies; Had Lived on Same Farm 61 Years
Mrs. Lillie C. Weil, who had resided on her farm southeast of Villisca 61 years, died shortly after midnight Friday after illness of three weeks.
Lillie Cormelia [Cornelia] Weil was a daughter of Solomon and Amanda Cutbirth and was born at Burlington, Iowa, Aug. 30, 1865, being 79 years old at her death. She was married to Charles Weil in 1883 and to them were born ten children. The husband and father died twenty years ago, and three sons and three daughters also preceded their mother in death.
The surviving children are Mathew of Gravity, Frank of Clarinda, Chester of Elliott and Estelle who lived at home with his mother. There are also ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Two grandsons, Don and Charles Weil, are with the armed forces overseas.
Mrs. Weil was a member of the Methodist church of North Grove. Her body was taken to the Sutphen funeral home where it remained until the funeral which was held Monday at 2 p. m. at the North Grove church, conducted by the Rev. H. B. Kishpaugh of Nodaway. The music was by the Rev. and Mrs. Kishpaugh and Mrs. John McCoy had charge of the flowers. The pallbearers were Mathew, Frank and Estelle Weil, Bert Reynolds, Lew Smith and Roy Selley, and burial was in the North Grove cemetery beside the husband of the deceased.