Obituaries

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[IRVIN JAMES LESLIE “FRANK”]                     [NEWMAN, JENNIE MAY] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 17, 1901 COIN – Funeral services were held Sunday at the M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, for the children of J. [ohn] Irving [Irvin] and W. Newman, who died of diptheria some time ago. [IRVIN JAMES LESLIE “FRANK”] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 22, 1901 COIN – Another victim of diptheria was a young son of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Irwin [Irvin]. His death occurred Wednesday. His age was seven years. A sympathizing community express sorrow for the mourning friends. [IRVIN, JOHN] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 2, 1925 COIN, June 29 – The funeral of John Irvin, who died at his home east of Coin at 7 o’clock Friday morning was held on Saturday at 2 P M at the Methodist Church conducted by the pastor, Rev G. A. Lawton. Burial was at College Springs where a brother and other of his relatives were buried. He left a wife and ten children, all of whom live in this vicinity and who were able to attend the funeral. Mr. Irvin was 75 years of age and had been ill for several months with diabetis which finally caused his death. [IRVIN, JOHN] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 9, 1925 RICE DISTRICT, July 7 – Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bair, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Johnson and Mrs. Ray Beery and son attended the funeral of their uncle, John Irvin, of Coin. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church at Coin. [IRVIN, MARTHA MCQUISTON] Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, June 18, 1934 Mrs. John Irvin – Martha McQuiston Irvin was born in County Tyrone, Stewartstown, Ireland, Feb. 7, 1857, and died at her home in Coin, Ia., June 11, 1934, aged 77 years, 4 months and 4 days. She came to America at the age of 15, locating at Philadelphia and later came to Iowa where on March 1, 1879, she was married to John Irvin, near College Springs. They settled southeast of Coin, where nine of the eleven children were born. Her loved companion died nine years ago and for the past four years she has resided in Coin with her youngest daughter, Ella. One child, Leslie, died at an early age and the eldest son, Sam, died some two years ago. The following are the children who live to mourn the loss of a loving, devoted mother: Mrs. Lida Safely of Bedford, Ia., John Irvin of Northboro, Ia., Ed Irvin, Mrs. Martha Whitmore, Robert Irvin, Ella Irvin, all of Coin, Ia., Wesley Irvin, of near Clarinda, Ia., Elton Irvin of near College Springs, Ia., Lee Irvin of St. Joseph, Mo. Besides these are twenty-four grandchildren and one great grandchild. When the news of the sudden passing of this beloved woman came to the community of Coin where she was so well known, there came only loving tribute from everyone saying, “None could speak ill of this one,” who among her relatives was known as “Aunt Martha,” and among neighbors and friends and members of local organizations as “Mother Irvin.” Young and old loved to be in her presence and until the failure of her health in the past year she had been a welcome member of many gatherings. She has given faithful, loyal attendance to the Methodist Episcopal church of which she was a member. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Coin by Rev. Virgil W. Henderson on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Anderson, Miss Ethel Goodman and John Shaw, with Mrs. M. F. Utter accompanying. Interment was made in the cemetery at College Springs. [IRVIN, MARTHA MCQUISTON] Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, June 18, 1934 BLANCHARD, June 16. – The Tom Irvin family, Miss Margaret Irvin and other relatives attended the funeral of Miss Martha Irvin at Coin, Tuesday afternoon. [JACKSON, CHARLES LANDERS] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 24, 1901 HAWLEYVILLE – Mrs. Mary Spaulding received the sad news of her brother, Charles Jackson’s death. He lived in Nebraska. He leaves a wife and five little girls. [JENKINS, CHESTER ROBERT “STEVE”] Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 11, 1961 GUSS, May 9 – Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Clark received news Sunday of the death of his uncle, Steve Jenkins, who passed away at Yuba City, Calif. He formerly lived near Essex. The body is being returned here for burial. [JENKINS, CHESTER ROBERT “STEVE”] Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, May 15, 1961 Plum Grove couple attends funeral of S Jenkins at Essex PLUM GROVE, May 11 – Mr and Mrs Ira Chesnut attended the Steve Jenkins funeral at Essex Thursday . . . [JENKINS, CHESTER ROBERT “STEVE”] Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, May 18, 1961 GUSS – Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Clark received the sad news Sunday of the death of his uncle, Steve Jenkins, who passed away at Yuba City, Calif. The Jenkins lived in the Essex vicinity until the last year. The body is being returned for burial. [JENKINS, CHESTER ROBERT “STEVE”] Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, May 22, 1961 GUSS, May 17 – Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson and Mr and Mrs Elvin Clark attended the funeral service in Essex Thursday for Steve Jenkins. Burial was at Shearer Cemetery near Siam. [JENKINS, INEZ EVA CLARK] Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, August 29, 1983 Inez Jenkins funeral held Inez Eva Jenkins, 70, of Braddyville, died Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Braddyville United Methodist Church with Carl Cummings officiating. Burial was in the Shearer cemetery with Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She was born in rural Braddyville on July 29, 1913, to Carrie Adah McCord and Samuel Arthur Clark and spent nearly all her life in the Braddyville vicinity. She attended Center Grade School, Amity High School and Creston College. She taught several years in the local country schools and was assistant telephone operator and bookkeeper for the State Line Oil Co. From there, she and her parents moved to Riverton where she was the telephone operator for one year when she accepted a position as bookkeeper for the Bartles Oil Co., in Shenandoah, where she remained for 11 years. On Nov. 10, 1948, she married Chester R. [obert] Jenkins, who preceded her in death in 1961. She then moved to Clarinda to be closer to her family and accepted a position as bookkeeper for Richardson Lumber Co., where she remained for 14 years. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Wilber (Irene) Davison; one sister-in-law, Opal Clark, and one brother-in-law, Roy Davison, all of Braddyville; two stepdaughters and two stepsons. Preceding her in death were her parents, one brother, Herman, one sister, Roene Davison and one niece. She was a member of the Christian Church. [JILLSON, MARGARET GRACE] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 19, 1901 Margaret Grace, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jillson, died at their home in Clarinda on Monday evening and was buried in the city cemetery on Wednesday morning in the presence of a large company of sympathizing friends. Impressive religious exercises were conducted by Rev. J. W. S. Lowry, assisted by Rev. J. F. Horne. A quartet of the United Presbyterian choir, consisting of Messrs. M. G. Hoge and J. Scott Hitchcock and Mesdames J. H. Rankin and Will Irvin, sang touching and comforting Bible songs. [JOHNSON, LAWRENCE THEODORE] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 13, 1901 Lawrence Theodore Johnson, born Jan. 18, 1900, died Sept. 6, 1901, aged 1 year 7 months and 18 days. Very beautiful and impressive services were held at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence G. Johnson, in north Clarinda, Sabbath afternoon, the house being filled with many friends who came to comfort them. Dr. Smith, pastor of the Presbyterian church, preached a brief discourse, a quartet consisting of Mr. and Mrs. G. Thomas, Bertha Loranz, William Brown, with Mrs. Loranz at the organ, sang three very beautiful and appropriate selections and four little girls, Margaret Farrens, Katherine Coon, Tot Waterman and Valera Irwin, acted as pallbearers. Lawrence was one of twins and very beautiful he looked in his coffin and dress of snow white, his face as fair as the face of a cherub angel. Death plucked a fair flower from one of earth’s gardens when he took Lawrence to the home above. “The Master has need of these flow- ers bright,” The reaper said and smiled. Dear tokens of the earth are they Where He was once a child.” [JOHNSON, LAWRENCE THEODORE] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 13, 1901 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence G. Johnson of this city have lost one of their twin sons, a bright little child, Lawrence Theodore Johnson, who, with his brother, Clarence, was born Jan. 18, 1901. Lawrence died of whooping cough, between 5 and 6 o’clock, last Friday evening, Sept. 6, 1901. At first he was the healthiest of the twins but later had one illness after another until finally he was overtaken by a disease too severe for this weakened constitution to conquer. Besides his father and mother and other relatives three little brothers survive him: Karl, age almost 7 years, Bernhard, age 4 years, and the twin, Clarence, age a little more than one and one-half years. The funeral was largely attended. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Falk, parents of the bereaved mother; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson and children of Tarkio township, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Falk and Nora Falk of Nebraska township—relatives. Dr. T. C. Smith officiated at the funeral. The deceased child was a favorite of the pastor and the doctor spoke with great feeling, tenderness and appropriateness on the sad occasion; in reality he felt as a mourner, he said. The singing was by Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Thomas, Miss Bertha Loranz and Mr. William Brown, with Mrs. Henry Loranz organist. The pall bearers were four little girls: Misses Margaret Farrens, Catherine Coon, Valera Irwin and Nina Waterman. Many floral emblems were presented by sorrowing and sympathizing friends. In the loss that has come upon the parents their own grief finds touching responses in the hearts of their great number of friends. [JOHNSON, MINNIE] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 26, 1901 ESSEX – Miss Minnie Johnson died Saturday evening at the Methodist hospital in Omaha. She went up to the hospital Friday morning to get relief. It was too late. She had been suffering for some time with diabetes. Her mother received a dispatch to hasten to her deathbed on Saturday. She was about 22 years old and was highly respected. The funeral took place Tuesday, first at the residence of her mother, five miles northwest of Essex at 1 p. m., and at 3 p. m. at the Swedish church, conducted by Rev. L. M. Alm. [JOHNSON, MINNIE] Essex Independent (Essex, Iowa), Friday, April 26, 1901 Obituary – Minnie Johnson. It is with profound sorrow that we chronicle the death of Miss Minnie Johnson. Although death is merely one of the episodes of life it is always hailed with sadness because we are loathe to part with those with who we have mingled within the different walks of life. It is sad indeed when we are called upon to take a final look at one that has been called away during the youthful years, when life has seemed full of hope and all its tides are at their highest and grandest flow. The death of Minnie Johnson came as a sudden and sad blow to her many friends. She had been in poor health several months but it was thought that a few weeks rest would cause her to recuperate and any grave fears were not entertained. Medical aid was administered and those that were near to her could see a gradual decline in health. On Thursday afternoon she attended the funeral of a cousin probably little realizing that in a few days her friends would gather about her bier and convey her to the narrow kingdom. Friday she went to Omaha to seek medical aid, she left her home in the early hours of morning and when she returned her spirit had departed and her eyes had been closed to the doings on earth. The trip to Omaha had a telling effect and during the journey she grew worse, upon arriving at her destination the lady that accompanied her took her to the house of a friend where she was tenderly cared for, a doctor was summoned but she was beyond medical aid. On Saturday forenoon she became unconscious and at 9 p. m., the mystic boatman came and carried her over the crystal sea that separates the mortal and immortal. On Monday evening the body was sent home and on Tuesday the funeral was held. Many friends attended the same and followed the remains to the Swede M. E. church here where Revs. Hugo Alm and J. J. Varley conducted the services. The church was filled to overflowing, beautiful flowers and appropriate music added to the impressive services. Six young ladies, all dressed in white, acted as pall bearers. The remains were buried in the Essex cemetery. The deceased was 22 yrs, 6 mos and 26 days old and had lived here all her life. The cause of death was diabetes. A mother and several brothers and sisters mourn the death of the departed one. Many friends mourn the death of the deceased and will remember her as an exemplary young lady. [JOHNSON, SARAH HUNDLEY PARROTT] Ottumwa Semi-Weekly Courier (Ottumwa, Iowa), Tuesday, December 10, 1901 AGENCY, Dec. 9. – Mrs. Sarah Hundley Johnson died suddenly Sunday morning at 5:30 o’clock at her residence on Main street. She had not been well for a week and Friday she had an attack of apoplexy. She leaves five children, four daughters and one son. The son is in the United States navy. Three of the daughters live in Ottumwa and one, Mrs. A. B. Clark, lives at New Market, Ia., and will arrive here tonight. The funeral services will be at her late residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be made in the Agency cemetery. [JOHNSON, SARAH HUNDLEY PARROTT] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, December 10, 1901 THIRD WARD – Mrs. J. M. Edwards went to New Market last Sunday to keep house for her brother, A. B. Clark, while his wife went to Ottumwa to attend the funeral of her mother—Mrs. Johnson who lately died there. Mrs. Johnson was well known in Clarinda, having lived here some years ago and kept hotel on the north side of the square where H. R. Locke is now located. She also run a boarding house in the Cunning property east of the square. [JOHNSON, SARAH HUNDLEY PARROTT] Ottumwa Semi-Weekly Courier (Ottumwa, Iowa), Tuesday, December 24, 1901 Mrs. A. B. Clark of New Market has been visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. B. Osler. Mrs. Clark came to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Johnson. [KAPSEN, FRANK] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 3, 1932 Frank Capsen – The subject of this sketch was born on April 2, 1848, in Ledniez, Austria-Hungary, Europe. The early days of his youth were spent in his home country. In the year 1858 at the age of only 10 years he came with his parents to America, making the trip across the mighty ocean in a sailing vessel, requiring 63 days to make the voyage. They came direct to Iowa, landing in Iowa City. Here he learned the trade of harness maker. Being filled with enthusiasm for his new country, he volunteered to join the Union army during the days of the Civil war. He enlisted in Co. K, 8th Iowa Calvary. As a member of this company he took part in some of the most decisive undertakings of the year. He served two years and three months. After the close of the war he returned to Iowa, working at different places at the trade he had learned. In 1872 he came to western Iowa, settling down in Shenandoah which at that time was a very small place. Two years later, in 1874, he was married to Miss Nancy Jane Skinner of Page county, Iowa. Shortly afterwards they moved to Fremont, Nebr., where they lived for awhile and then they came back to Iowa and lived at Coin, where he spent a number of years. On April 11, 1901, his wife died and was buried at Coin. She died at the age of 46 years. Having no children of their own they gave a good home to two children, namely: Della Maley, 6 years old, and Forest Maley, 4 years old at the time, their niece and nephew. Unto these children they have shown loving kindness and great care. After the death of Mrs. Capsen, Mrs. Robert Downing took charge of the children and Mr. Capsen entered the Soldiers Home at Milwaukee, Wis. Eight years he lived there in the home for the veterans of the Civil war. Then he returned to Page county, Ia., making his home with his niece, Mrs. Ralph Elliott, in Clarinda. Here he has lived ever since, about 13 years. Mr. Capsen or “Uncle Frank” as he was known to all who knew him, mostly enjoyed good health. However, his strength began to fail somewhat since September of last year and he was bedfast since Jan. 10. In spite of the loving care of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott and others he gradually became weaker and finally passed away Friday morning, February 26, at the age of 83 years, 10 months and 24 days. He is survived by the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. Ralph Elliott, Clarinda; Forrest Maley, Coin; Mrs. Lloyd Smith, West Liberty; Joe Maley, Tipton; Frank Maley, Tipton; Wm. Male, Estevan, Sask., Canada; Adolf Maley, Fort Dodge, Ia.; also the sister-in-law, Mrs. M. J. Capsen and the nephews, Howard Capsen, Homer Capsen, Douglas Capsen, Frank Capsen and Lincoln Capsen, the latter all of Sheldon, Ia., besides other nieces and relatives. Thus another one of the old veterans has departed from our midst and has entered, as we have reasons to hope, into the kingdom of heaven where joy and contentment reign supreme. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Walker Funeral Home by the Rev. T. J. Vogel of the St. John’s Lutheran church, who ministered to him during his lingering illness. He spoke on “Christ, as the only way unto salvations,” stating also that the departed veteran of the Civil war, in Clarinda made a noble confession of his faith in the blessed Redeemer. Many old friends and neighbors attended this service, among them the members of the Relief Corps, the three remaining veterans of the Civil war, Dr. J. P. Brown, John Humphrey and Thomas Herriford, and others. A beautiful United States flag, presented by the government, covered the casket. As relatives of the Coin neighborhood desired to have a special service in his honor in their midst, the same was conducted at the M. E. church in Coin at 2:30 by the Reverend Henderson of Coin. Interment took place at the Coin cemetery where a beautiful monument adorns his last resting place. The pallbearers at the funeral were H. M. Meyers, Otto Herzberg, J. H. Wagoner, John Long, John Walker and Less Damewood. [Note: The last name is spelled Kapsen on his headstone. Many records, however, appear under the spelling in the obituary.] [KAPSEN, NANCY JANE SKINNER] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 12, 1901 COIN – Again death has entered our community and very suddenly taken one of our number. Mrs. Frank Capson, who was apparently in usual health on Tuesday, was taken ill about 9 or 10 o’clock in the evening, and while her husband left her for a few moments to summon a physician, on his return found her dead from heart trouble. She was a daughter of Joshua Skinner and wife. She left a husband and three small children they had recently adopted on the death of a relative. She had many friends in this community and her husband and friends have the sympathy of all. The funeral service was held Thursday at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. A. A. Walburn. [Note: The last name is spelled Kapsen on her headstone.] [KAUFMAN, NETTIE MAY CHAMBERLAIN] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 1, 1901 HEPBURN, Ia., Jan. 31, 1901. – Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Chamberlain, who were called to the bedside of their daughter at Maitland, Mo., brought back the sad news of her death. [KAUFMAN, NETTIE MAY CHAMBERLAIN] Holt County Sentinel (Oregon, Missouri), Friday, February 1, 1901 Death has visited the home of Wilson Kaufman and claimed for its victim his dear and beloved young wife, whom he had led to the altar one year and ten months ago, full of life’s bright prospects for future happiness. She loved the house of the Lord and attended services whenever she had an opportunity and during her last hours she sang the beautiful song “Jesus, Lover of My Soul.” Nettie May, the daughter of George and Martha Chamberlain, was born Feb. 23, 1880, near Shambaugh, Iowa, and was married to Wilson Kaufman March 22, 1899, at the M. E. parsonage in Clarinda, Iowa, and died at her home near Maitland, Mo., Jan. 22, 1901, aged 21 years. She leaves a husband and babe of eight days, father, mother and three brothers to mourn her untimely loss.  [Poem not transcribed.] [KEENAN, JOHN H.] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, June 4, 1901 John H. Keenan died in Neosha [Neosho] county, Kans., Saturday. His remains were brought to Clarinda and the funeral was held from his home at 10 o’clock this morning. Mr. Keenan went to Kansas last fall to spend the winter with his children. He was 65 years of age. He was a member of the Warren Post G. A. R., having served in the 173d Ohio regiment during the civil war. His grave is the first of the old soldiers to be added to the Clarinda cemetery for more than a year. [KEENAN, JOHN H.] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 7, 1901 John H. Keenan, a gentleman well known by the old settlers of Clarinda and others here, one who fought for the Union in the War of the Rebellion, died last Saturday at Stark, Neosho county, Kan. His remains were brought here for burial and arrived Monday evening. The funeral took place Tuesday at 10 a. m. at the family home, conducted by Elder J. A. Percell of the Mennonite church at Shambaugh and Warren post, No. 11, G. A. R., of which Mr. Keenan was a member. Warren post gave the Grand Army ritualistic funeral service for a comrade. The burial was in the Clarinda city cemetery. Elder Persell furnishes The Journal with the following particulars concerning the deceased: “John H. Keenan, son of Beverly and Martha Keenan, was born in Jackson county, O., March 12, 1836. Of a family of seven children one only is left, this being the sixth to pass away. He was united in marriage to Sarah A. Rigdon of Jackson county, O., in 1859. His union was blessed with ten children. He and family moved to Page county, Ia., from Jackson county, O., in 1869, where he has since resided. He was always rugged until the last year, when his health failed him. He took his bed and only remained fifteen days, when death released him on June 1, 1901, at the age of 65 years 2 months and 20 days. We feel that it is not only a great loss to the family but also to the community. He leaves a wife and ten children and one sister to mourn their loss. he died a Christian. [KEITH, WESLEY ELMER] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 1, 1901 COIN – Mrs. Ed Rose left Coin Tuesday for Fairfield, Ill., where she went in answer to a telegram announcing the instant killing of her brother-in-law, Mr. Keith. At this writing no intelligence as to the manner of the death had been received by Mr. Rose. [KEITH, WESLEY ELMER] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 1, 1901 Information was received in Page county Tuesday that W. E. Keith was instantly killed Monday at Fairfield, Ill. He was the husband of a sister of Mrs. G. B. Van Arsdol of Clarinda and Mrs. Ed F. Rose of Coin. He was 32 years of age, a grain merchant and recognized as a leading citizen of his section of the state. Particulars of his death were not received in the telegraphic notice. Mrs. Rose left Tuesday evening to attend the funeral. [KEITH, WESLEY ELMER] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 8, 1901 COIN – Mrs. E. F. Rose was called to her sister’s home in Illinois last week by telegram announcing the death by an accident of her brother-in-law, Mr. Keith. [KEITH, WESLEY ELMER] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, November 12, 1901 Coin Gazette: Ed. F. Rose has received the particulars of the death of his brother-in-law, E. W. Keith of Fairfield, Illinois. It seems Mr. Keith, who was engaged in the seed and grain business, was putting in a new machine called a “seed packer” and in shifting it to its position it turned over and being top heavy it came down with great force, striking Mr. Keith in the back and side, breaking his spine and three ribs. He died without speaking. [KENDALL, JOSEPH H.] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, April 23, 1901 Dr. Killingsworth was called to Braddyville Monday in consultation with Dr. Large over J.[oseph] H. Kendall, who is suffering from euremic poisoning. Mr. Kendall was in a comatose condition at last accounts and no hopes are entertained of his recovery. Later. – The Herald is informed this morning that Mr. Kendall died last evening. He leaves a wife and five children. [KENDALL, JOSEPH H.] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 26, 1901 BRADDYVILLE, Iowa, April 25. – Joseph H. Kendall was born in Detroit, Mich., Nov. 28th, 1851, moved with his parents to Virginia, Ills., in 1859, came to Braddyville, Iowa, in 1876, was married to Miss Alice Brown September 8, 1878. To this union 8 children were born, 3 boys and 5 girls. One boy and two girls have departed this life in their early years. A wife and five children are left to mourn Mr. Kendall’s loss. He was 50 years old and has been a resident of Braddyville 25 years. he died of euphemic poison on April 22, 1901, at 10:30 p. m. The funeral was held at the M. E. church at 10 o’clock a. m. on the 23rd. Rev. Johnson delivered a very impressive discourse, beautiful floral tributes were in abundance and a large procession followed the remains to their last resting place in the new addition to the Braddyville cemetery. Mr. Kendall was very active in the upbuilding of our schools, churches and town, having at various times represented the city as marshal, street commissioner and member of city council, and as a school director he has been a successful member for years. he had just completed a new home on five acres in the west part of town, the place where he could lay aside the active cares of life, when he was called home and Braddyville mourns the loss of an old citizen who has always stood on the side of right and was a man for whom we all mourn with the grieved and strickened family. [KENDALL, JOSEPH H.] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 26, 1901 BRADDYVILLE – Died, April 22, at his home in Braddyville, Joseph H. Kendall, aged 49 years 4 months and 24 days. He was born at Detroit, Mich., Nov. 28, 1851; removed to Virginia, Ill., with his parents, in 1859; came to Braddyville twenty-five years ago, having resided here since. He was married to Alice Brown in 1878. Eight children were born of this union—three sons and five daughters—two sons and one daughter preceeded the father to the better land. Friend Joe was a man of sterling habits. He leaves a wife, five children and two sisters to mourn their loss. He had just completed a nice new house in the west part of town and moved in it about one month ago; was just getting fixed to enjoy life. How true the words, “In life we are in the midst of death.” A vacant place is made in the home and community that can never be filled. The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday at 10 o’clock by Rev. H. C. Johnson, after which that which was mortal of husband, father and friend was laid to rest in the Braddyville cemetery. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in this their hour of affliction. [KIMBROUGH, CHARLES THOMAS’ INFANT] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 11, 1901 HEPBURN, Iowa, Jan. 9, 1901. – The infant babe of Mr. and Mrs. C. [harles] T.[homas] Kimbrough was interred in the Rose Hill cemetery last Tuesday. Mrs. Kimbrough is getting along as well as could be expected, under the care of Dr. West. We hope to report her recovery soon. [KIMBROUGH, CHARLES THOMAS’ INFANT] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 11, 1901 HEPBURN – The hearts of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kimbrough are saddened by the death of their first born, an infant son which occurred on the 7th instant. Their numerous friends extend a full measure of sympathy. [KIRBY, ISABEL JEFFERS] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 4, 1901 Mrs. Isabel J. Kirby, wife of W. H. Kirby of near Cagley chapel, departed this life Jan. 1, 1901, aged 67 years 8 months and 16 days. She was converted at 18 years of age and joined the Christian church. During her whole life she lived the Christian life and her neighbors as well as the members of her own household, testified to her consistent life. She leaves a husband and a son to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held in the church, Rev. T. C. Smith of this city preaching the sermon, Rev. J. A. Mitchell assisting, and the body was then committed to the dust in the cemetery near the former home. [KNIGHT, FRANK’S INFANT] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 22, 1901 NORWICH – Mr. and Mrs. Frank Knight buried their infant baby today. It only lived one hour. [KNIGHT, NELLIE LOCKWOOD] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 19, 1901 NORWICH, Iowa, April 18, 1901. – Mrs. W. S. Knight died at her home north of Norwich after an illness of short duration Monday night, April 15, 1901. The funeral services took place Wednesday from the Baptist church in Shenandoah and interment made in the Rose Hill cemetery. Mr. Knight, yet a young man, has the sympathy of all good people in his sad bereavement. [KNIGHT, NELLIE LOCKWOOD] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 19, 1901 NORWICH – This Community was shocked Tuesday morning by the news that Mrs. Nellie Knight, wife of W. S. Knight, living one and three-quarters miles northeast of here, was dead. Her death was sudden and unexpected and comes as a very heavy bereavement on Mr. Knight. They had been married only one year and four months. [KNOWLES, JAMES WAYNE] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 8, 1901 James Wayne Knowles, son of Wm. S.[mith] and Agnes C.[aroline] Knowles, was born at their home seven miles southwest of Clarinda Sept. 22, 1900, and entered into rest, March 1, 1901, at the age of five months and nine days. Death resulted from congestion of the lungs after three weeks of suffering. Funeral services were conducted at the home by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Dill, basing his remarks for instruction and consolation on the scripture, Isaiah 40:11, “He shall gather the lambs with his arm and carry them in his bosom.” How unbounded must be the consolation of these Christian parents who have chosen Christ as their Good Shepherd, to know that when their loved one is taken from their arms, it is be affectionately carried into His bosom to the heavenly fold that He has gone to prepare for His people, leaving the parents to be comforted with the truth, that while the child shall not return to them, they shall go to him. This was a lovely and interesting child, very bright and attractive. The body was interred in the Covenanter cemetery March 2nd to rest, awaiting the resurrection of the just. The bereaved friends are sustained by the divine Shepherd who has promised, “I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you.” [KNOWLES, JAMES WAYNE] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, March 12, 1901 HARLAN, March 11, 1901. – Will Knowles’ baby, five months old, died week ago Friday and was buried at the R. P. cemetery on the following day. It had the lung fever or pneumonia. They have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. [KREAMIER, LOUIS] Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 14, 1936 Louis Kreamier Dies After Ill 6 Months Louis Kreamier, age 81 years, passed away at his residence on north 9th street, early this Thursday morning. Mr. Kreamier is one of the oldest residents of this community. He has been in failing health for about six months. Besides his widow, he leaves two sons and three daughters. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Saturday afternoon at the Christian church. Rev. B F Hall in charge. Burial in the Clarinda cemetery. [KREAMIER, LOUIS] Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, May 18, 1936 Lewis Kreamier, son of George and Rachel Kreamier, was born in Stanton, Ill., March 5, 1855, and departed this life at his home in Clarinda, Ia., May 13, 1936, at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 8 days. He was married at Stanton, Ill., to Miss Margaret Clemmen on June 6, 1883. She preceded him in death June 17, 1924. Six children were born to this union: Charley Kreamier of Mt Ayr, Ia., Mrs John Burch of Diagonal, Ia., Mrs Walter Arthur, Henry Kreamier and Mrs Lester Lindley of Clarinda. Fred Kreamier passed away Jan 29, 1918. There are also 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs Minnie Warneke of Bedford, Ia, and Mrs Lena Matthews of Stanton, Ill. In 1887 the family moved to Iowa; a few years later they moved to Missouri, then back to Iowa, where Mr Kreamier lived the remainder of his life. About 35 years ago in Clarinda he became a member of the Church of Christ. On Oct 3, 1928, he was united in marriage to Mrs Sarah Palmer in Kansas City, Mo., who survives him; also three stepdaughters survive him, Mrs Ossa Day and Mrs Ida Cain of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs Charley Brown, Blockton, Ia; one stepson, Willie Palmer, Maysville, Mo., and several step-grandchildren. He has been in poor health since last June but was able to be about until he passed away suddenly. He will not only be missed by the immediate family but by many friends and acquaintances. The funeral service was held in the Church of Christ, Saturday May 16, 1936, at 2:30 pm, with Rev B.F. Hall in charge. "God Will Take Care of You," "Does Jesus Care," and "No Night There" were the hymns used by Mrs Carver and Mr and Mrs Hall. The flower girls were Norma Sockler, Betty Matthews and Louie Lindley. The pallbearers were six grandchildren, Clifford Matthews, Charles Sockler, Philip Burch, George Smidth; John Kreamier and Louis Kreamier. Interment was made in Clarinda cemetery. Out-of-town attendants at the funeral were Mrs Lyle Greenman of Kellerton, Ia, Mr and Mrs Clifford Matthews and children and Mr and Mrs John Burch of Diagonal, Ia, Philip Burch and Mr and Mrs Charley Brown and son of Blockton, Ia; Mrs Guy Day and Mrs Paul Cain of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs W.M. Huff of Santa Rosa, Mo, Mr and Mrs Louis Kreamier and sons of Coin, Ia, Mr and Mrs Charley Kreamier and granddaughters of Mount Ayr, Ia, Mr and Mrs Henry Kreamier and Mrs La Vern Fuller from New Market, Ia, Mr and Mrs Chas Sockler and Norma of Maryville, Mo, Willie Palmer of Maryville, Mo, Mr and Mrs Mike Morris of Braddyville, Ia, and Mrs August Warneke of Bedford, Ia. [KREAMIER, LOUIS] Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 21, 1936 NEW MARKET - Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Fuller and Darmond, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kreamier, Mrs. J. E. Fuller and Miss Corda Fuller, attended the funeral of Lewis Kreamier sr., in Clarinda Saturday. [KREAMIER, MARGARET CLEMMENS] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 19, 1924 Mrs. Louis Kreamier – Margaret Clemmens Kreamier, the wife of Louis Kreamier, 12th and State sts., died at the home Tuesday at the age of 66 years, 10 months and 9 days. Funeral services are being held this Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Christian church with Rev. James A. Burns officiating. Interment will be in Clarinda cemetery. [KREAMIER, MARGARET CLEMMENS] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 26, 1924 BOUNDARY -- Clyde Hughes and family and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kelley attended the funeral of Grandma Kreamier in Clarinda last Thursday afternoon. [KREAMIER, MARGARET CLEMMENS] Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 27, 1924 Mrs. Lewis Kreamier – Margaret Clemmen was born Aug. 8, 1857 at Freishland, Germany. She came to the United States in 1898 and lived in Stanton, Illinois. She was married at Stanton to Lewis Kreamieer [Kreamier] June 6, 1883. To this union were born six children, Mrs. W. J. Arthur and Henry Kreamier of Clarinda, Mrs. L. A. Lindley of Beaconsfield, Fred Kreamier of Beaconsfield, who preceeded his mother to the better world in 1918, Mrs. John Burch of Mt. Ayr and Charley Kreamier of Mount Ayr. She also leaves seventeen grandchildren and four great grandchildren to mourn her loss. In 1890 the family moved to Iowa. A few years later they moved to Missouri then back to Iowa a little later, when they located in Page county, where they have resided ever since. While living in Missouri she united with the Christian church and when she came to Clarinda she placed her membership in the Christian church at Clarinda, where she has been a member ever since. Mrs. Kreamier has been almost a constant sufferer many years. All was done that loving hands and care could be done but her Father had better things for her and He called her home June 17, 1924. She leaves her husband and children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Christian church with Rev. James A. Burns officiating. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. [KROUT, JOHN] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, June 4, 1901 NEW MARKET -- John Krout died at his home west of New Market Wednesday morning. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church, Thursday, May 30th. Rev. Pruitt, assisted by Rev. Seay of Clarinda, conducted the services. Mr. Krout was one of the pioneers of Taylor County, His son, Jack Krout, of Womer, Kas., and daughter, Mrs. Johnson and husband, of Fremont county, were present at the funeral. [KROUT, JOHN] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 7, 1901 EAST RIVER – Uncle John Krost [Krout] died at his residence near Old Memory, Wednesday, May 29. The funeral was held at the home after which the remains were interred at the Memory cemetery. [LOUGHREY, JAMES] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 27, 1901 Accident At Coin James Lauthery Killed on the Wabash Christmas joy in our community was turned to consternation and sadness in the minds of those to whom came the announcement that a man, Jas. Lauthery, had been killed at Gibson crossing, just north of town, by the south bound passenger train Tuesday evening. The circumstances—man in liquor—with brain no service to him to tell him of danger; are such as are common to the readers of the daily news, but oh! such a train of thoughts it sets to going in the minds of all who think. The victim of the accident was an unmarried man about 45 years of age, who had lived in Coin for a number of years. For some two months past he has been working for J. Haisch, near Coin, who recommended him as a good hand had it not been that he was a slave to the drink curse, consequently he was never the man he might have been. . . . Mr. Lauthery expected to go to Clarinda on the evening train to transact some business concerning his family estate, which was in charge of Attorney Parslow and the settling of which promised considerable money to the heirs. It is supposed that while under the influence of liquor he wandered down the Wabash track where the south bound passenger train, arriving about nine o’clock, struck him. He was not discovered till the engineer of the north bound passenger coming soon after saw his body lying beside the track. Notice was given to the town people and Mayor Delk was ordered by telephone from Coroner Millen to care for the body. The head was badly crushed and the brains were gathered up several feet from where the accident occurred, otherwise the body was not mutilated. The remains were taken to the town hall where at this time they await orders for burial. Messages have been sent to a sister at Sterling, Kansas, but up to this time no word has been received. [LOUGHREY, JAMES] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 27, 1901 COIN – James Lauthery of Coin, while drunk, laid down on the Wabash track Christmas eve and was run over by the cars. An extended account of the accident is given by our Coin correspondent in another place in this issue. Mr. Lauthery claimed during the afternoon that he was coming to Clarinda to consult his attorney, H. E. Parslow, about a large estate in which he is interested. Mr. Parslow says he does not know the man and has never been consulted in regard to an estate by any man of that name. [LOUGHREY, JAMES] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 27, 1901 COIN – A very distressing accident occurred near the Wabash crossing north of town on Tuesday night. James Loughrey was run down and killed by the train going north and was not found until the engineer on the southbound passenger train discovered him lying by the track dead, with the top of his head cut off. The news was soon brought to town, when a crowd of men went up to where his body lay and had it brought to town, where it was laid in the engine house and cared for properly until Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, when short services were held at the engine house and the body was laid to rest in the Coin cemetery. He had no relatives in this vicinity. He had left town a short time before the train went up to walk to the Burlington route depot, from which he expected to go to Clarinda to consult lawyer H. E. Parslow in regard to some property which he had lately fallen heir to and being under the influence of liquor probably did not get off the track in time, or from some cause which will probably never be known, met his sad death. [LEWIS, CLARENCE W.] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 5, 1901 Hon. L. W. Lewis went to Centerville Tuesday, called there by the serious illness of his brother, C. [larence] W. Lewis. Mrs. Lewis received a telegram from her husband this morning stating that his brother had died last night. She will leave for Centerville tonight. The funeral will take place Sunday. [LEWIS, CLARENCE W.] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 5, 1901 Clarence W. Lewis, brother of Hon. L. W. Lewis of this city, died last night of appendicitis at his home at Centerville. He was ill less than one week and had been an unusually healthy man. He was in the lumber and coal business extensively and was a very busy, useful man. He was 48 years of age. His widow and five children survive. L. W. Lewis went to Centerville Wednesday evening, and his wife will go there tonight. The deceased man’s mother and sister will go from Kansas City to attend the funeral, which will be held Sunday. [LIGHTNER, SARAH G. SMETHERS] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, January 15, 1901 NEW MARKET, Jan. 16, 1901. – Mrs. J. [ohn] G. [ilmore] Neely received word Monday that her sister had died at Lanham, Kansas, but owing to her own illness she was unable to go. [LITER, LOUIS W. “BILLY”] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 22, 1901 COIN, Ia., Feb. 21, 1901 – The tolling of the bell Tuesday morning announced to our community the death of Mr. L. [ouis] W. Liter. His death was caused by pneumonia. He had lived in the community for several years and many old neighbors and friends testify to the value of the life that is gone and sorrow with the bereaved ones. His gentle, friendly disposition made none but friends to leave behind. The funeral services were held in the U. P. church Wednesday afternoon. [LITER, LOUIS W. “BILLY”] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 22, 1901 COIN – Uncle Billy Leiter, an old citizen of this place, died at his home in the west of town, at about 2 o’clock Tuesday morning. He had been ill for nearly two weeks with lung fever, which finally caused his death. He leaves an aged wife and one son, Bert Leiter, who resides in Coin. [Note: The last name is spelled Liter on his headstone.] [LITER, PERMELIA ELLEN MALONE] Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 27, 1908 COIN – Mrs. P. [ermelia] Liter was born in Morgan county, Ill., May 1, 1842, and died Nov. 21, 1908, age 66 years 6 months and 20 days. She had been living for several years with Mr. and Mrs. Claybaker, who live northeast of town. She was living there at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her loss one son, Albert Liter of Kansas City, Mo. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Monday, Nov. 23, at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. E. Pruitt. The remains were laid at rest in the Elmwood cemetery beside her husband. Bert Liter of Kansas City arrived here Sunday to attend his mother’s funeral, which was held Monday. [LITER, PERMELIA ELLEN MALONE] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Saturday, November 28, 1908 COIN – The funeral services of Mrs. Liter were held at the M. E. church Monday afternoon. She had been a sufferer for a long time. Her only child, Bert Liter, of Kansas City, attended the last, sad rites. [LOWN, HENRY’S INFANT] Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 22, 1901 COIN, Ia., Feb. 21, 1901 – The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lown died Monday, after a few hours of life.