[THOMAS, ADDISON A.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 29, 1901
A. A. Thomas, formerly of this city, and for a few years an employe of The Hospital for the Insane at Clarinda, is dead. He lost his life caring for a friend who was ill with smallpox. A correspondent of the Council Bluffs Nonpareil writing from Glenwood under the date of the 15th inst. said: “Addison Thomas, a young man about 25 years of age, died in Glenwood this week of smallpox, being the first victim to succumb to the dread disease. He contracted smallpox as a result of voluntarily offering to act as nurse for his partner in business, Joe Wilkins, who was one of the first to be taken with the malady.”

[THOMPSON, CHARLOTTE MATILDA “TILDY” BRIDGMAN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 25, 1901
BRADDYVILLE, Ia., Jan. 24, 1901. – Mrs. Josiah Thompson died at 6:40 a. m. this morning, just three days later than her husband, who died at St. Joseph on the 21st. The funeral of Mr. Thompson occurred yesterday at the Christian church here at eleven a. m. and the burial was at the Shearer cemetery. The funeral services of Mrs. Thompson will be held at the Christian church at 10:30 a. m. on the 25th, when she will be laid beside her life partner to sleep that sleep that knows no wakening. Frank Thompson, the son, who is sick at St. Joseph, is still very low and but little hope is given for his recovery. This community is almost shocked over the calamity that has befallen this family and the whole people are in deep sympathy with the bereaved relatives.

[THOMPSON, JAMES L., 1868 – 1901]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 20, 1901
BRADDYVILLE – Our little village received the sad message Monday morning that James Thompson had died Sunday evening at his home in Clearmont, Mo.

[THOMPSON, JAMES L., 1868 – 1901]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 20, 1901
SHAMBAUGH – The many friends of Jim Thompson at this place were grieved to learn of his death, which occurred at his late home in Clearmont, Mo., last Sunday evening, of typhoid fever, after two weeks illness. Jim formerly lived in Shambaugh and was a general favorite among all his associates.

[THOMPSON, JOSIAH]
St. Joseph Gazette-Herald (St. Joseph, Missouri), Monday, January 21, 1901
Affliction of an Iowa Family
Josiah Thompson Died Here—Wife and Son Fatally Sick
Josiah Thompson of Braddyville, Ia., aged sixty-one years, died at 2:55 o’clock yesterday afternoon at a boarding house 221 South Eighth street. Death was due to Bright’s disease, from which he had been a sufferer eighteen years. He came to St. Joseph last Monday for treatment.
Frank M. Thompson, who came here to attend his father, lies dangerously, probably fatally ill, at the boarding house where his parent died. He was taken sick three days ago with pneumonia. Word has been received from Braddyville that Mrs. Thompson, wife of the dead man, is suffering with the grip and is not expected to live.
Mr. Thompson lived near Braddyville, and the surviving members of the family are the sick wife and four children. Thompson was brought to St. Joseph a week ago by his son, Lark F. Thompson, who has remained here since. A few days later the other son came to St. Joseph to assist in taking care of the father, but he was soon helpless and in bed. F. E. Damon, a brother-in-law, is also in the city, assisting in taking care of the pneumonia victim.
Frank Thompson is a member of the Odd Fellows and the M. B. A. and is thirty-nine years old. He is a farmer. The body of the dead man will be taken to the Iowa town today for burial.
[Note: The same article was published in the Nodaway Democrat, Maryville, Missouri, January 24, 1901.]

[THOMPSON, JOSIAH]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 25, 1901
Rev. Will O. Hutchings went down to Braddyville this morning to conduct the funeral services of Josiah Thompson.

[THOMPSON, JOSIAH]               [THOMPSON, CHARLOTTE MATILDA “TILDY” BRIDGMAN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 1, 1901
BRADDYVILLE – Our people have been called to mourn the death of two of the oldest residents of the community, Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Thompson. Mr. Thompson died Jan. 20, was buried the 23d, age 61 years, 11 months, 8 days. Mrs. Thompson died Jan. 24, was buried the 25th, age 72 years. Interment in the Shearer grave yard northeast of town.
John Thompson of Idaho, who was called here by the death of his parents, will return next week. He is very well pleased with the country.

[THRALLS, ARTHUR AMBROSE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 21, 1901
BRADDYVILLE -- The remains of A. [rthur] A. [mbrose] Thrall[s], formerly of this place and later of Clarinda, arrived here on the noon train, on the 18th, accompanied by his son, John Thrall. He was eighty-four years old. He came from California last fall and made his home with John in Woodberry county, Iowa, until he died from the effects of a paralytic stroke on the 16th. His remains were laid to rest beside his wife here, where a fitting monument stands to their memory. Rev. Johnson conducted the funeral services at the home of relatives on the 19th. Thus another old land mark is laid away. John Thrall returned to his home on the evening of the 19th.
[Note: The last name is spelled Thralls on his headstone.]

[THRALLS, LYDIA JOHNS JAMES]
Daily Evening Star (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 3, 1882
--Mrs. A. [rthur] A. [mbrose] Thrall[s], who recently moved to this city from near Braddyville, died this morning, after a long illness. Mr. and Mrs. Thrall have lived to a ripe old age and raised a large family of children. They moved to town in order to spend the evening of their life easily but their city life has been marred by continual sickness.
[Note: The last name is spelled Thralls on her headstone.]

[THRAP, MYRTLE BULAH STORER]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 10, 1966
SIAM – Mr and Mrs Melvin Thurman attended graveside services for Mrs Myrtle Thrap at a cemetery northwest of Coin Wednesday. Mr Thurman was a pall bearer.

[TIDBALL, ARTHUR]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 15, 1901
Arthur Tidball died yesterday afternoon at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Tidball. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the family residence, conducted by Reverends T. C. Smith and E. E. IlgenFritz, to which friends of the family are invited. The deceased was born Nov. 10, 1875. Five years ago he fell from a wagon and a wheel ran over his foot. Later he had typhoid fever. Thereafter his right knee and right arm became seriously affected. He remained in one position for a year before his death, but never complained of his misfortune on his own account.

[TILLMAN, CARL ALBERT]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 3, 1938
Heart Attack Takes Tillman
Fremont (Special) – Albert Tillman died very suddenly Saturday morning from a heart attack at the home of his brother, Otto Tillman. He has been a resident of Fremont township and Tarkio most of his life, and he is survived by four daughters and one son and four brothers, all of this vicinity. Funeral was held from Nyman church Tuesday.

[TILLMAN MATHILDA SOFIA JOHANSDOTTER LUNQUIST]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 17, 1901
Mrs. Albert Tillman – Tarkio Township, May 16. – [Special to The Journal] – Mrs. Albert Tillman died at her home in Tarkio township, Monday, May 13, 1901, at 10 o’clock p. m. Mrs. Mathilda Sofia Tillman was born in 1860 in Sweden. When the Death Angel called for her she was 41 years 1 month and 28 days old. Mrs. Tillman leaves a husband and seven children, the youngest 2 days old. She took all her nearest relatives in hand, asking them to meet her where Jesus is. The funeral took place at her home in Tarkio Wednesday at 2 o’clock and at 4 o’clock in the Lutheran church at Fremont.

[TOMLIN, EDWARD JOSEPH]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Monday, March 15, 1920
Funeral of E. J. Tomlin.
Funeral services in honor of E. [dward] J. [oseph] Tomlin were conducted at the residence yesterday afternoon on West Grant, Rev. C. S. Hanley in charge. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery.
The pall bearers were W. W. Hindman, Wm. Hindman, J. M. McGlone, J. A. Snow, A. G. Anderson and H. W. Knight.
Relatives from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Dan Burks and children, Glen and Hortense of Adrian, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pennington of Clarinda. Mrs. Burks and Mrs. Pennington are sisters of Mrs. Tomlin. – Shenandoah Sentinel Post.

[THRALL, ARTHUR AMBROSE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 21, 1901
BRADDYVILLE – Died, June 16, 1901, near Onawa, Monona county, Ia., A. [rthur] A. [mbrose] Thrall, aged 84 years. The deceased was formerly a near resident of this place, owning a fine farm northwest of town, but sold it and removed to Clarinda, since having resided at various places. The body arrived on the 18th inst. and was interred in the Braddyville cemetery on the 19th. The funeral was in the Methodist episcopal church, conducted by Rev. H. C. Johnson.

[TRUDEAU, E. CLAUDE “RALPH”]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 22, 1901
COIN, Ia., Feb. 21, 1901 – Ralph Trudeau died Sunday afternoon at the home of his parents, at this place. He was aged about fourteen years and had just passed through a siege of diptheria. The heart trouble which often follows this dread disease caused his death. He was a bright, manly boy, having lately acknowledged his determination to be a Christian and the Christ who accepted his faith will as surely care for his future and send the message of peace to the troubled hearts who are left to mourn his departure.

[TRUDEAU, E. CLAUDE “RALPH”]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 22, 1901
COIN – Claude Trudo died Sunday afternoon at his mother’s home on East Main street. He had been having a severe attack of diphtheria, from which he had about recovered when he was affected by paralysis of the heart, which proved fatal. He was a boy that was loved by all who knew him. He was about 14 years old. The funeral was private and held at the house on account of the nature of the disease.
[Note: The last name is spelled Trudeau on his headstone.]

[TRUDEAU, E. CLAUDE “RALPH”]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 31, 1901
COIN – The funeral services of Claude Trudo were held at the cemetery Thursday, after the memorial day services were concluded. Rev. Gray preached a short sermon, and the classmates and teachers of Claud took charge of the music and decorating.


[TRUMBULL, JULIA ALLEN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 4, 1901
Mrs. Julia Trumbull, wife of H. H. Trumbull, died in this city, Saturday, Dec. 29, 1900. She was operated on for a tumor, the 12th of that month and could not recover. Her maiden name was Allen. She was born in Edgar county, Ill., in 1855 and was married in 1884 at Marshalltown, to H. H. Trumbull. They came to Clarinda in 1889. Six children, three sons and three daughters, were born to this union and all survive. The funeral was held at Clyde, Mo., Tuesday, Jan. 1, and burial took place at Sweet Home cemetery seventeen miles east of Maryville, Mo.

[TUTTLE, GEORGE ALBERT]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 13, 1928
Albert Tuttle – George Albert Tuttle, son of Philo P. and Phoebe Ann Tuttle, was born at Samonock [Samonauk], Ill., Feb. 15, 1844, and died at his home in Braddyville, Sept. 7, 1928, aged 84 years, 6 months and 22 days. At the age of twelve years he came with his parents to Page county and settled on a farm near College Springs, where he grew to young manhood.
He enlisted in Co. K, 4th Ia. Vol Inf, Aug 27, 1862 and served his country until the close of the war.
Dec. 18, 1865 he was united in marriage to Abbie Frances Carver. To this union were born six children, Chester W., George C., William A., Mertie Adella, Frank and Walter. He was preceded in death by Frank and Walter, who died in infancy, Mertie Adella, who died at the age of 11 years, William A., who died in 1918, his wife who died Jan. 26, 1927, and his brother Smith P., who died in March 1928.
He is survived by two sons, Chester W. and George of Braddyville; one sister Anna Morrison of Spokane, Wash., and two granddaughters, Mrs. Lola McGee of Braddyville and Mrs. Ruby Reed of Los Angeles, Cal. and other relatives, comrades and friends to mourn his departure.
He united with the Methodist church when a young man and lived a faithful Christian until his death.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Faye Merriott, Braddyville, M. E. minister at the Methodist church in Braddyville, Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Music was furnished by the male quartet accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Paul Stickelman. He was laid to rest by his wife in the Braddyville cemetery.



[URTON, EDWIN CLAYTON]
Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), Friday, November 1, 1901
Farmer Is Dragged to Death.
E. C. Urton Becomes Entangled in Lines and is Fatally Injured.
Shenandoah, Oct. 31. – E. [dwin] C. [layton] Urton, a prominent farmer living four miles northwest of College Springs, was dragged to death by his horses Monday morning, one of his arms having become entangled in the leading straps.
For years Mr. Upton [Urton] had lived on his fine farm of half a section of land and he was generally noted for being an excellent husbandman. He was a hard worker and had acquired considerable property. He leaves a wife and five children. The accident took place about 5 o’clock in the afternoon, Mr. Urton having come in from the field where he had been at work. He unhitched his team and owing to the fact that he had a sore arm it is supposed he wrapped the rope halter around his forearm. The team became frightened and ran and he was dragged for nearly half an hour. One of his little daughters saw the accident and ran to call help, crying: “Papa is killed!” When the wounded man was picked up he was found almost naked, one leg broken and the spine badly hurt besides internal injuries. He died at 10 o’clock Monday night.

[URTON, EDWIN CLAYTON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 1, 1901
Wednesday at 11 o’clock occurred the funeral of Mr. C. E. Urton at the U. P. church, conducted by Rev. Martin. The church, of which he was a member, was filled to overflowing, it being one of the largest funerals ever held in College Springs. The floral offerings were very beautiful, as was the casket. The pall bearers were Jno. Farquhar, Wm. Hill, Samuel Farquhar, Lincoln Little, Chas. Graff and Ward Stuart. The deceased leaves a wife and five children and four brothers, three of whom attended the funeral. Their names are Frank, Henry and John Urton, all of Elvaston, Ill., and Al Urton, of Russell, Kansas, who was not present. Miss Elizabeth Finley and Miss Martha Pinkerton of Omaha, aunt and cousin of the deceased, were present, besides a large number of relatives living here. The remains were laid to rest in Maple Hill cemetery. Thus one goes from among us whose place will be hard to fill, not only in his home and among his friends, but in the church and Sabbath school, where he was regularly found and where he delighted to be.

[URTON, EDWIN CLAYTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 1, 1901
COIN – Dr. Gillespie was called to the country on Monday night to attend on Clate Urton, who had been nearly killed by a vicious horse. He only lived a short time after the doctors arrived at the home. He left a wife and six children.

[URTON, EDWIN CLAYTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 1, 1901
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Later—Fatal Accident—Last Monday evening about 5 o’clock the saddest accident the writer has ever been called on to record occurred at the home of Clayton Urton, about three miles northwest of this place. Mr. Urton had just returned home from College Springs and tied his team while he went into the house. During his absence one of his horses, a nervous young animal, broke its bridle and Mr. Urton procured a rope and tied it, expecting to mend the broken bridle, but it being about his chore time, he concluded to postpone the matter. He led his horses through the gate into the barnyard and just what happened there will never be known. In about fifteen minutes Miss Ruth Urton, a daughter, discovered the horse loose in the front yard and while trying to catch it discovered the mutilated body of her father under the spring wagon with a rope round the wrist looped and drawn tightly, the same that the horse had been tied with. Life was nearly extinct when he was found. The clothing was nearly all torn from the body and scattered around the barnyard, the watch being found in one place, pocketbook in another, shoes and remnants of his clothing in other places. It seems that the horse must have become frightened before Mr. Urton reached the barn, as the body had been dragged two or three times round the barnyard, through a fence and back into the barnyard again, then through the gate partly open to the spring wagon, where the body became fastened, the horse breaking loose. The men who were shredding corn fodder at the Finley farm not far away heard the screams of the children and came in force. Mr. Urton was carried to the house. L. L. Hart came to this place for the doctors. Dr. McClymonds being away, Dr. George went alone, but soon after his arrival was joined by Dr. Gillespie of Coin, who had also been sent for. One leg, several ribs and the shoulder were found to be broken and some ugly gashes were on the head but the skull seemed to be uninjured. He never regained consciousness, however, and died about 1 o’clock the same night. The funeral took place Wednesday at 11 o’clock at the United Presbyterian church and the remains were laid at rest in the Maple Hill cemetery. Mr. Urton leaves a wife and five children, many relatives, friends and neighbors to mourn his death. He was about 43 years of age and in good circumstances.

[URTON, MARTHA A. “MATTIE” JACKSON]
Morning Press (Santa Barbara, California), Wednesday, September 19, 1934
Mrs. Mattie Urton Services Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie A. Urton, 72, who died yesterday morning in the home of her son, Charles M. Urton, local contractor, will be conducted at 10 a. m. tomorrow in the C. Emory Taylor chapel. The body will be sent to Vallesca [Villisca], Iowa, for interment.
Mrs. Urton had been a resident of California for 31 years, 14 of which were passed in Santa Barbara. In addition to her son, Mrs. Urton left three daughters, Mrs. O. B. Clark, Mrs. R. Dickinson and Mrs. Herbert Bartlett, all of Santa Barbara, a sister, Dr. Josephine Jackson of Pasadena, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

[URTON, MARTHA A. “MATTIE” JACKSON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa, Thursday, September 20, 1934
Former Amity Woman Dies in California
COLLEGE SPRINGS (Special) – Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Urton, who passed away at Whittier, Calif., are being held from the United Presbyterian church here Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Mrs. Urton formerly lived in the College Springs vicinity, the farm where Bert Anderson now lives being the old Urton place. A son, Charles, and wife are accompanying the body from the west. Dr. W. A. Pollock will have charge of the service.

[URTON, MARTHA A. “MATTIE” JACKSON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa, Thursday, September 27, 1934
Mrs. Mattie A. Urton
COLLEGE SPRINGS (Special) – Mrs. Mattie A. Urton was born in Elvaston, Ill., December 17, 1859. In 1877 she was married to Edwin Clayton Urton, at which time she came to College Springs. There were five children born to this union: Mary, Ruth, Charles, Gertrude, Edith.
In 1903 Mrs. Urton moved to California with the family. She died September 18, 1934, at Santa Barbara. Mrs. Urton is survived by all of the children except Ruth, who died in 1905, nine grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday morning from the United Presbyterian church conducted by the pastor, Dr. W. A. Pollock. A mixed quartet, composed of Mrs. Harold Martin, Mrs. Clarence Whigham, Harry Osborne and Clark McLean, sang three selections accompanied by Mrs. C. D. Wyckoff on the organ. Mesdames E. C. Vaughn, M. W. Grove and Miss Mabel Miller arranged the many floral offerings. Pall bearers were W. S. Farquhar, John Farquhar, J. C. Farquhar, G. A. McCullough, J. W. McCullough and Ed Dryden of Clearmont. Interment in Maple Hill cemetery.
[Note: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index gives the marriage date as January 28, 1880 in Hancock County, Illinois.]

[VINCENT, EVA PEARL BROWN]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, November 25, 1940
Mrs Otha Vincent Rites At Shambaugh Monday
Mrs Otha Vincent, 44, of Shambaugh died at the municipal hospital Saturday morning after years of illness, resulting in a fatal heart attack. She had returned from Oakdale a few weeks ago but was stricken seriously only a few days before her death when she was brought to Clarinda.
The funeral is at Shambaugh this Monday afternoon, being from the Mennonite church. Burial is at Butler cemetery.
She is survived by four children, Blythe of Colorado Springs, Colo., Marie of Omaha, James and Gerald of near Shambaugh, all of whom were present at the services. She was formerly Eva Brown.

[VINCENT, MARJORIE ALLENE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, July 31, 1918
SHARPSBURG – The infant child of E. [mery] O. [tho] Vincent and wife died Monday morning and was buried Tuesday at Shambaugh. The sympathy of friends is extended to the family.

[WAMSLEY, WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 24, 1901
EAST RIVER – William H. H. Wamsley died at his home, Monday, May 20. The funeral services were held at at the home, Tuesday, and the remains were interred in the Memory cemetery. The mourning friends and relatives have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.

[WAMSLEY, WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 31, 1901
EAST RIVER VALLEY – (Intended for The Journal of last week)
In the midst of the pleasures and happiness of this life, the death angel is sure to come. The angel of death has again entered our community, entering the home of Mr. Wamsley, and taken for its follower W. H. H. Wamsley, who died Monday, May 20, 1901, in East River. Deceased was born in Randolph county, Va., Dec. 20, 1844, and a goodly number of his years have been spent in our locality. It is with feelings of deepest sorrow we chronicle the death of this honest and industrious man. He has been a patient and enduring sufferer for many years with that dread disease, consumption. Every effort of medical skill and loving hands proved inadequate to check the development of this stubborn and painful attack, which so sapped the constitution that the system finally gave away, Monday noon, and this beloved father and husband fell asleep in the arms of death. During his long siege of feebleness he has endured patiently his lot, bearing his pain nobly and cheerfully.

[WARD, ELWY BIRDSALL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 22, 1901
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Potts went up to Malvern Monday to attend the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. James T. Ward, who died at her home in that city Saturday.

[WARDEN, GEORGE WASHINGTON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, December 24, 1901
G. [eorge] W. ashington] Warden, who was severely injured about ten days ago by falling from a train at Yorktown, died from his injuries last night. He will be buried at College Springs tomorrow.

[WARDEN, GEORGE WASHINGTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 27, 1901
Mr. G. [eorge] W. [ashington] Worden [Warden], a farmer residing near Page Center, met with a severe accident last week when shipping some cattle at Shenandoah. The train suddenly came to a stop where upon the man hurried to the rear end of the car to get out when the train made a sudden start, knocking him off the end platform of the car, where he fell to the ground, a violent blow. He was picked up unconscious and remained in that condition several days. His attached wife brought his remains by train to Yorktown on Friday last where he was lodged in the house of a friend and where he expired on Monday morning. The deceased formerly resided a couple of miles south of Clarinda and was respected wherever known as a generous neighbor and a hard working, upright citizen. There is widespread and tender sympathy for his bereaved wife and young family of five children. His remains were removed from his late home on Wednesday after solemn and impressive services by Rev. J. A. Dumm, pastor of the United Presbyterian church and were interred in College Springs cemetery.

[WARNER, JENNIE STURGEON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 1, 1901
Mrs. Geo. P. Warner died at her home near Norwich, of la grippe and pneumonia, Jan 25, 1901. The funeral took place on the following Sunday and the remains were conveyed to their last resting place in Rose Hill cemetery at Shenandoah, where the last sad rites were conducted by Rev. J. Y. Atchison of the Baptist church, of which the deceased was a faithful and consistent member. This was a sad and very unexpected death, many of her friends and relatives not knowing of her illness until they learned of her death. She was called away at the age of 34 years and leaves a loving husband, a number of children, besides relatives and a host of friends, who reside mostly in the vicinity of Arbordale district and Shenandoah, who sympathize with the grief-stricken parents.

[WARNER, JENNIE STURGEON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 1, 1901
NORWICH – This Community was shocked on Friday evening when the news came that Mrs. George Warner, living one and one-half miles east of town, was dead. Hardly anyone knew that she was ill as she had only been ill one week. A large number of relatives and fiends are left to mourn her untimely death. She was buried in the Shenandoah cemetery.

[WARNER, MARY GAIL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 4, 1901
The funeral of Mary Gail Warner, the infant daughter of George A. Warner of Lucas, this state, took place yesterday morning from the home of Mrs. Godfrey. There was a large and sympathetic company of relatives and friends present. The burial services of the United presbyterian church were conducted by Rev. J. W. S. Lowry at the house and at the grave in the city cemetery. Members of the United Presbyterian church choir conducted the song service.

[WASHBURN, MARY ANN THOROMAN]
Lyons Recorder (Lyons, Colorado), Thursday, February 28, 1901
On Monday evening, Feby. 25, 1901, at about ten o’clock, occurred the death of Mrs. Mary A. [nn] Washburn, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. [ohn] J. Oliver, three miles below Lyons. Mrs. Washburn was 85 years, 2 months and 16 days old, and her death was brought on by an attack of the grip and old age. She had been a widow for 51 years and leaves a daughter, Mrs. Oliver, and a son John Washburn. The body was embalmed by undertaker Ground and was shipped yesterday noon to the old home of the deceased in Shenandoah, Iowa. John Washburn accompanied the remains to the old home. The children have our deepest sympathy in this their sad hour.

[WASHBURN, MARY ANN THOROMAN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 1, 1901
COIN, Ia., Feb. 28, 1901 – Mrs. May Washburn, who died in Lyons, Colo., will be buried in Coin cemetery, Friday, March 1. The funeral services will be held at the M. E. church, conducted by the pastor. Mrs. Washburn was the mother of Jno. and Geo. Washburn and until within a few years was a resident near Coin.

[WASHBURN, MARY ANN THOROMAN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 8, 1901
BLANCHARD, Ia., March 7, 1901 – John Washburn’s mother died last week in Colorado. Her son brought the remains to Coin for burial. She was upwards of 80 years of age.

[WEAVER, ADAM P.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 29, 1901
CORNER SPOT, March 28, 1901. – Adam Weaver died at his home in East River township March 22, 1901. Mr. Weaver was born in Franklin county, Ohio. He emigrated to Page county with his family 44 years ago and has been a resident here ever since. He was the father of nine children, six of whom are living and were at his bedside when he passed away. They were: John, George, David, William, Estella and Elmer; other three died in infancy. Mr. Weaver was buried at Davis cemetery, by the side of his wife, who departed this life just a few days before. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. F. Markwell.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Clarinda Journal, March 29, 1901.]

[WEAVER, ADAM P.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 29, 1901
Adam Weaver died at his home in East River township, Friday night, at 11 o’clock, and his remains were interred in the Davis cemetery, Sunday afternoon, at o’clock. Mr. Weaver was born in Franklin county, O., in the year 1822 and came to this county in 1857, being a resident here continuously since that time. His wife died Jan. 27, just two months ago. He leaves seven children, one girl and six boys.

[WEAVER, ADAM P.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 29, 1901
SHAMBAUGH – Adam Weaver, an aged and respected citizen, died at the home of his home [son] William Weaver, east of town, Saturday morning, at 1:30 o’clock, aged 79 years 2 months and 14 days. The funeral occurred Sunday at 2 o’clock; interment at the Davis cemetery.

[WEAVER, SARAH CONN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 1, 1901
SHAMBAUGH – Mrs. Adam Weaver, an old and respected resident of this community, died Sunday morning at 5:30 o’clock, after an illness of three days with grip, age 76 years. The funeral occurred Monday at 1 o’clock at the residence of the deceased, conducted by Rev. J. W. Buckner of the Free Methodist church and the interment was at the Davis cemetery. The family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

[WESTERBLA, ELLEN MALINDA “LENA” JOHNSON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 20, 1901
HEPBURN – Mrs. Matilda Westerblo, aged 86 years, died of disease incident to old age, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Lawson, at 5:30 a. m. of the 16th instant. The funeral services conducted by Rev. Dr. T. C. Smith of Clarinda took place at the family residence at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday. Mrs. Westerblo was a native of Sweden and came to this country about forty years ago. Her remains were laid to rest in the Rose Hill cemetery.

[WESTERBLA, ELLEN MALINDA “LENA” JOHNSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, September 24, 1901
Mrs. Ellen Johnson Westerblow was born in Sweden, Sept. 20, 1815, and died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Lawson, near Hepburn, Sept. 16, 1901, aged nearly 86 years. She was married to Andrew Westerblow, Nov. 22, 1832. Twelve children were born to them, eight of whom preceded their mother to the spirit world. Two daughters and one son live in Illinois.
She and her husband came to this country in 1852, landing at Andover in September of that year. They were both converted there and joined the Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church, holding their membership in it, faithful to the end.
Mr. Westerblo was a local minister in that communion and travelled and preached as long as his health permitted.
They moved from Andover to Geneseo, and then to New Boston, coming to Iowa nineteen years ago and making their home with their daughter.
The husband died three years ago and his wife has been ready and anxious to join him in the new home above.
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Smith of this City preaching the funeral discourse, from a text selected by herself, Isa. 46:4.
The friends came in large numbers, bringing sympathy and flowers and joined in testimony to the saintliness of the aged pilgrim who had entered into rest. The interment was in the Cagley cemetery.
[Note: The last name is spelled Westerbla on the family headstone. Various spellings of the last name in different records include: Westerblo, Westerblow, Westerlow, Westerblad, Westerblod and Westercreek.]

[WHEELER, MARY BELINDA JUDD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 22, 1901
Mrs. Mary Wheeler or “Grandma Wheeler,” as she was known to all people in this vicinity, died last Wednesday morning of grip at the age of 100 years 7 months and 19 days, at the home of her son, Merritt Wheeler, in Washington township, Montgomery county. Mary Belinda Judd was born at Watertown, Ct., July 24, 1800. At the age of 20 she was united in marriage with Thomas Wheeler and with him soon moved to eastern Ohio and again came west in 1843 when the family settled at Fort Atkinson, Wis., where they remained until 1870 when they moved to this county, while this was a very new country. Here her husband died in 1878, at the age of 80 years, after nearly 60 years of married life. Five of the nine children born to them survive their mother. – Villisca Letter, March 20.

[WHIPP, CHARLES]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 22, 1913
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Charles Whipp, who has been very ill for some time, died at the home of his son, George, west of town on Saturday afternoon, May 17, 1913. Mr. Whipp was born July 29, 1834, in Yorkshire, England, where he grew to manhood and received his education. In 1854 he was united in marriage to Miss Grace Hollis also of Yorkshire, England. Into their home seven children, two sons and five daughters, were born, all of whom are still living. Mr. and Mrs. Whipp came to America in 1856, locating in New Jersey. The following year they moved to Galesburg, Ill. In August 1861, Mr. Whipp enlisted in the Seventh Illinois cavalry, Company D, remaining in service till 1865. While in the army he fought in a number of battles, among others being Vicksburg, Shiloh and Iuka. In 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Whipp and their children move to Page county, locating on their farm west of town. They were among the early settlers of this county and with other knew much of the hardships and privations of those earlier days. Their family was unbroken until Nov. 28, 1907, when Mrs. Whipp passed away at their home in College Springs. They had moved from the farm to town on account of her poor health only a short time before. Mr. Whipp was converted in England. After moving to Page county, they attended the Congregational church. After the disbanding of that church in this place they united with the pastorate of Rev. A. B. Buckner. Those left to mourn their loss are his seven children, Mrs. John Herren, Mrs. Thomas Hill, George Whipp, Mrs. Alice Hill, Mrs. Andy Talbott, Mrs. [Mr.] Fred Whipp and Mrs. Henry Staples. These all live in this vicinity with the exception of Mrs. Herron of Kansas and Mrs. Staples of Missouri. Besides these he leaves a number of grandchildren and a host of friends. The funeral services were held from the Methodist Episcopal church on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock and were conducted by Rev. Enoch Hill, assisted by Rev. J. P. Nesbit. Interment was made in Maple Hill cemetery.

[WHIPP, CHARLES]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 22, 1913
COLLEGE SPRINGS, May 20. – The funeral services of Charles Whipp were conducted at the M. E. church last Monday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. Hill. Uncle Chas., as we all familiarly called him, has been very poorly since March and has just gradually grown weaker and weaker until last Saturday afternoon, about 4 o’clock, he passed away. He was among College Springs’ oldest and most respected settlers and a large concourse of people gathered to pay their respects to the departed. He was about 79 years of age and leaves two sons, five daughters and quite a number of grandchildren, besides a host of friends, to mourn his loss. Since coming to town he has filled the position of councilman and mayor with credit and honor, and was among our most liberal contributors to our new railway. He was a substantial member of the M. E. church and was an old soldier. Old soldiers acted as pall bearers. He will be greatly missed in the home and community.

[WHIPP, FREDERICK JOSEPH “FRED”]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, December 1, 1941
Frederick Joseph Whipp – Frederick Joseph Whipp, son of Charles and Grace Whipp, was born Dec 8, 1871, in Page county, Iowa, and passed away Nov 20, 1941, age 69 years, 11 months and 12 days.
On Dec 20, 1899, he was married to Miss Lora Johnson. To this union was born six children, Mrs Chester Olenius, Charles, Eldon, Mrs. Clarence Erickson and Paul. These, along with his wife, remain to mourn his departure. Mrs. Merle Taggart preceded her father in death on Oct 7, 1939.
Mr. Whipp leaves one brother and three sisters, George Whipp, Mrs. Hattie Hill, and Mrs Andy Talbot of College Springs, and Mrs Mae Hann of Burlington Junction, Mo. In addition to these there are six grandsons and one granddaughter, and a host of other relatives and friends.
On June 19, 1925, Mr Whipp became a member of the United Presbyterian church of College Springs on the profession of his faith in Christ, which membership has continued until his death.
Having lived all of his life in the same neighborhood, Mr Whipp was well and favorably known by relatives and neighbors. His community interest was constant and dependable. He was a devoted husband and a most interested father. The remarkable response to this interest is shown in the fact that the entire family are settled comparatively close to the home place. Together father and children carried on the same work separately, yet unitedly, with an ideal spirit of cooperation.
Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with Dr Pollock preaching the sermon. Music was furnished by Clark McLean, Mrs Harold Martin, Miss Lucille Gardner and Harry Osborn, with Mrs Dr C D Wyckoff at the piano. Pallbearers were John and Tom Hill, Roy Tompkins, Charles Davidson, Lloyd Jones and Ralph Boyer. Burial was in the Maple Hill cemetery. The well-filled church spoke very highly of the respect friends and neighbors had for Mr. Whipp.

[WHIPP, GEORGE HENRY]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 18, 1945
George Whipp Dies at Home in College Springs Monday
COLLEGE SPRINGS (Special) – George Whipp passed away Monday, January 15, at 10 p m. He was past 70 years of age. He leaves his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Peery of College Springs, Mrs. N J Russell of Blanchard, and two sons, Leland of Omaha, Nebraska, and Lloyd of Lenox, Iowa; six grandchildren, one great grandchild and several other relatives and many friends.

[WHIPP, GEORGE HENRY]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, January 29, 1945
George H Whipp – George Henry Whipp, son of Charles and Grace Hollis Whipp, was born in Woodhill [Woodhull], Ill, June 20, 1867, and departed this life January 15, 1945, at the age of 77 years.
He was married to Nettie Jane Loudon on January 31, 1898. Four children were born to this union, Lloyd A of Lenox, Iowa; Ruth Peery of College Springs; Christina Russell of Blanchard; and Leland C of Omaha, Nebr.
Their entire life has been spent in this community. His membership has been in the Methodist church for 45 years, where he missed few services until the time of his illness last April.
He is survived by his wife and children; six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren; also his sisters, Mrs. Flora Talbot, Mrs. May Honn [Hann], and his twin sister, Mrs. Harriet Hill. One brother, and two sisters, his father and mother, preceded him.
As a citizen of the community he was dependable, courteous and liked by all. His influence will live long in our midst.
Funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev Hugh Jackson. Music by Mrs Fred Hanson, Billy Hanson, Fred Christensen, Omah Cook, Walter Harper, with Lena Jackson at the piano. Flowers were in charge of Mr and Mrs Frank McCord, Mrs Leon Horning and Mrs Fred Christensen. Ushers were: Newell Christensen and Leon Horning. Pallbearers were: James Thompkins, Harold Whipp, Kenneth Erickson, Robert Olenious, Robert Loudon, John Hill.

[WHIPP, GRACE HOLLIS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 6, 1907
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Mrs. Charles Whipp died at her home in College Springs last Thursday morning at six o’clock and the funeral services were held in the M. E. church Saturday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Stokesbury. Mrs. Whipp was a great sufferer the last few years of her life, but we learn she bore it all patiently and bravely and was ready to go when the Master called for her. She was in her seventy-fourth year. She was a faithful and loving wife, a kind and indulgent mother and one of the very best of neighbors. She leaves a husband and seven children, besides a host of friends to mourn her loss. The casket was covered with a profusion of the most beautiful flowers, thereby showing the esteem in which Mrs. Whipp was held in the community. The deceased had been a member of the Methodist church for years and was universally loved and respected by all who knew her.

[WHIPP, GRACE HOLLIS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 6, 1907
COLLEGE SPRINGS – While we were having a merry time at the reception, one home in town was made sad by the death of a wife and mother, Mrs. Charles Whipp, who passed away early Thanksgiving morn, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Whipp, whose maiden name was Grace, was born in England in the year 1833. She reached the age of 74 years and 8 months. She was married in 1851 to Charles Whipp, who with five daughters and two sons survive her. The daughters are Mrs. Hannah Herron, who lives in Kansas, Mrs. Hattie Hill, another daughter, lives west of town. Mrs. Flora Talbott lives near Blanchard, Mrs. Alice Hill resides in town and Mrs. May Staples, whose home is south of Blanchard. The sons are George and Fred. Both have farms west of town. Mrs. Whipp has been afflicted with rheumatism for several years and for this reason was confined to her home most of the time. Although she has been a great worker she gave up all her work and that without complaining. In the death of Mrs. Whipp the husband has lost a wife who for more than fifty years has been faithful to him and the children have lost a good mother. Having been intimately acquainted with the deceased for a number of years, we, too, feel that we have lost a good friend and though our associations on earth have ceased, yet we are fully assured that all is well with her. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, by her pastor, Rev. J. W. Stokesbury, at the Methodist Episcopal church, of which she for many years has been a member. After the services a good number followed the remains to their last resting place.

[WHITE, ALBION V. “AL”]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 15, 1901
SIAM – Al White died at his home two and one-half miles north of Siam Feb. 10, 1901, and his remains were laid to rest in the Siam cemetery. He leaves a large family to mourn their loss.

[WHITE, FANNIE ABBOTT]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, May 14, 1901
The funeral of Mrs. Port White, of Lincoln township, was held this afternoon, interment being in Summit cemetery. Mrs. White died last Friday night of neuralgia of the heart. She was a sister to Supervisor Jas. Abbott.

[WHITE, FANNIE ABBOTT]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 17, 1901
VIENNA DELL – The many friends of Mrs. Porte White, who lived four miles west of Vienna Dell, will be very sorry to learn of her death, which was largely caused by heart trouble. The heart failure had been aggravated for some time by other diseases and on last Friday, not being able to resist the suffering any longer she passed away. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday at 11 o’clock. She leaves a husband and one married daughter to mourn her loss. They have the heartfelt sympathy of the community.

[WHITE, FANNIE ABBOTT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 17, 1901
Mrs. Fannie White, wife of S. [amuel] P.[orter] White, died last Friday evening at her home in Tarkio township. She was only taken ill the previous evening, so her death came suddenly and as a great shock to her relatives and friends. The funeral was held Tuesday forenoon, from the family home, the services being conducted by Rev. T. C. Smith, D. D., pastor of the Presbyterian church of Clarinda, and the interment was at the Summit cemetery. The late Mrs. White was born Feb. 5, 1847, and died in the fifty-fourth year of her age. She was married in Nodaway township to S.[amuel] P. [orter] White about twenty-eight years ago. Beside her husband one daughter survives her, Mrs. John Bezner, who, with her husband lives at the S. P. White home. Mrs. White also left six brothers and sisters. Of these her brothers, J. H. Abbott of Nodaway township, R. S. Abbott of near Bedford, and Mrs. A. S. Meek of Washington, this state, were present at the funeral. One sister, Mrs. Eleanor Sheets of Linn, Kan., and two brothers, Al Abbott of Salt Lake City, Utah and D. A. Abbott of Big Horn, Wyo., were unable to attend the funeral.
[Note: The birth date inscribed on her headstone is February 5, 1848.]

[WHITE, SAMUEL PORTER “PORT”]
Daily News and Intelligencer (Mexico, Missouri), Tuesday, August 30, 1927
Samuel P. White Dies Monday Afternoon, 6.30
Father of Mrs. J. J. Bezner Dies at Her Home Here After Illness of Short time.
Samuel Porter White died at 6:30 p. m. Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. [ohn] J. Bezner, near Mexico. Mr. White had not been ill long and had been confined to his bed about two weeks prior to his death.
The deceased was born in Cook county, Illinois, and had lived in Mexico since 1924 when he retired from active farming.
Those of the immediate family who survive are: Mrs. Bezner, wife of J. [ohn] J. Bezner of Mexico, and four grandchildren: Francesca, Porter, Junior and Elaine Bezner. There is one great grandchild, the child of Porter Bezner.
The funeral service will be held at the house at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. F. E. Cooper and immediately following the body will be taken to Clarinda, Iowa for burial.

[WHITE, SAMUEL PORTER “PORT”]
Daily News and Intelligencer (Mexico, Missouri), Wednesday, August 31, 1927
White Funeral Held at Home Here Wednesday
Service Conducted by Dr. Cooper and Local Commandery of Which Mr. White Was Member.
Funeral services for Samuel Porter White, who died Monday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. [ohn] J. Bezner, southwest of Mexico, were held at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Bezner home.
The services were conducted by Dr. F. E. Cooper, pastor of the Mexico Baptist Church and by the local Commandery Lodge members, of which Mr. White was one. The pall bearers: D. S. Burroughs, Emil Gooch, J. J. Wood, James McPheeters, Frank McCord and Charles Adams.
The body was taken from the Bezner home to the McPheeters Undertaking Parlors and will be taken tonight at 10:15 to Clarinda, Ia., for a second funeral service on Thursday afternoon and burial in the Clarinda cemetery. The body will be accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Bezner, Mrs. Maggie Miller of Clarinda, at whose home the funeral will be held, and Vernon W. Wallace of Chicago Heights, Ill.

[WHITE, SAMUEL PORTER “PORT”]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 1, 1927
Samuel Porter White – Samuel Porter White was born on a farm near Chicago Heights, in Crete township, Will County, Illinois on February 18, 1848. His boyhood was spent in this vicinity.
August 1868 he moved to Clarinda, Iowa, with his brother-in-law for a time. In 1874 he married Frennie Ann Abbott and in 1875, they moved on a farm near Clarinda. One daughter, Georgia Emily was born to this union. On May 10, 1901, his wife after a brief illness, passed on. In 1903 he went to live with relatives at Chicago Heights and remained there until 1924, when he left there to live with his daughter, in Mexico, Mo.
He leaves to mourn their loss, one daughter, Georgia White Bezner, four grandchildren and a niece, Mrs. Maggie Miller, besides other relatives and friends.
The funeral services are to be held at 2 o’clock this Thursday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Maggie Miller at 308 N. 20th St., under the charge of the Masonic order and Dr. A. T. Bishop. Interment will be in the Summit Cemetery near Yorktown.

[WHITE, SAMUEL PORTER “PORT”]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 1, 1927
Port White – Port White, a former resident of Page county who lived in the vicinity of Yorktown for many years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Bezner, in Mexico, Mo. The body has been brought to Clarinda and the funeral will be held this afternoon at the home of his niece, Mrs. Maggie Miller, on North Twentieth street. Mr. White spent several years in Chicago after leaving Clarinda and the last years of his life have been spent with his daughter in Mexico, Mo.

[WHITE, SILAS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 6, 1901
Silas White Is Killed. Is Struck by Fast Mail Train Near Red Oak.
Thrown Ninety Feet by the Locomotive—Death Almost Instantaneous—Fatal Accident to Man Widely Known in Page County—Sketch of His Career—An Eccentric Man Gone.
(Shenandoah Sentinel, Tuesday)
D. L. Miller returned last night from Red Oak after the burial of his brother-in-law, Silas White, killed last Friday by a train. Mr. White had gone to Red Oak Wednesday to meet a son, who lives on his father’s farm 13 miles this side of Red Oak. Friday afternoon he was on his way to the home of his friend, Alonza Shanks, east of town, following the track. Just at the whistling post he stopped, turned round and watching the dump at work on the new track, some ninety feet away and verging from the old track. The fast mail, going 55 miles an hour, struck him as he stood on the end of the ties, knocking him high in the air and throwing him ninety feet and jamming him into a pile of cobble stones, a ruined mass. His right leg was broken twice, his back and neck were broken, both arms were broken, his skull crushed in behind the right ear, his should blade protruded and his bowels were torn open. Of course death was almost instantaneous. Walter Wilson and Clem Morris were among the first to reach him. The coroner took charge of the remains and the verdict was in accordance with the above facts. Mr. White’s $100 gold watch was ruined, jammed in at the back but the crystal was not broken. Mr. Miller leaving here at midnight got there at about 7 in the morning. Telegrams were sent to the sons, one in Oklahoma and one in Nebraska and the two daughters in Missouri. With the exception of the eldest daughter, Mrs. Patterson, who was at Buffalo, all got there in time for the funeral which was at 3 p. m. Sunday, services at Baptist church which he himself had helped to found. His sister, Mrs. Miller, of this city, was unable to go being crippled by a fall.
Unique Character, Well Known.
Silas White was a prominent and unique character, known all the way from Red Oak to College Springs. Above the average size and of striking personality he was noticeable in any crowd and always took a prominent place in any public meeting he attended. He had lived a somewhat strenuous life and nearly always had a combat on hand. Born in Pennsylvania, March 3, 1823, he had little schooling and was destined to get his education in hard work and practical experience. At 21 he went to Clearfield county, Pa., and engaged in the lumber business. He purchased 800 acres of land and worked the timber into lumber. He made a good deal of money but did not grow rich, for when he came to Iowa, he entered the farm which is still in his name with a land warrant given his father for service in the war of 1812. His ancestors were of Revolutionary stock. His father married a cousin and they raised to maturity a family of thirteen. Silas coming in about the middle of the list. His parents were raised Presbyterians, but became Baptists and Silas was licensed as a Baptist preacher in 1859 and that year came to Iowa, was one of the founders of the Baptist church at Red Oak and was ordained there in 1862. He located his land warrant in Douglas township, thirteen miles south of Red Oak but in Page county. This piece of land, 120 acres, has given him a great deal of trouble, for it was claimed by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad company as a part of its grant of alternate sections and for seventeen years he fought this claim in the courts, winning in the end but at the cost of a big sum of money.
Contracted Litigation Habit.
This long contest gave him the litigation habit, like the opium habit, hard to break away from. Uncle Silas could not be content without a fight, and it was not long till he got into another law suit over the same land with a renter. In our judgment he was in the wrong in this case and lost at every trial, though he carried his case to the supreme court. He had to mortgage the farm to pay costs. But he was still ahead for he was offered two years ago $5000 for the farm and it is worth $6000 now. It was the worry over this suit that got him into the insane hospital two years ago. He was not insane in the strict sense but his mind was somewhat unbalanced. Long years of struggle and trouble had made him irritable to the verge of madness. His law suits were not his only troubles. Twenty-nine years ago his wife left him and for six weeks he sat down and cried and cried, he says. She joined the Methodist church against his wishes and being a man of strong will and intense convictions he raved over it and being called to pray one evening at the Methodist meeting he raised a disturbance, was arrested and fined. This incident also had its effect on his mind. She went to Nebraska, got a divorce and is now living with their daughter in Missouri, but they never saw each other after the separation.
His Later Days.
He has a brother buried in Red Oak and another in Clarinda and a brother is now living in Kansas. His only living sister we believe is Mrs. D. L. Miller of this city, with whom he most liked to live. She got him out of the asylum and sent him back to Pennsylvania where he spent a year or more with kindred and at the old boyhood home. The visit had a salutary effect upon him and he returned here the 18th of June last in good health and spirits, looked better in fact than he had before in years. His daughter in Missouri and her husband, Mr. Patterson, met him at Red Oak and the estrangement between him and them and the son on account of the asylum affair, was all healed up and good feelings restored.
The son lives on the farm and desiring to build an addition to the house he wrote to his father to meet him in Red Oak to consult about it. So Mr. White took the 4 o’clock train Wednesday to Red Oak, telling his sister he would return in a day or two. He was cheerful and little thought that a tragic death awaited him.
Word came to Mr. Miller by phone at midnight Friday night that Silas had been killed and requesting his presence at the inquest at 9 Saturday morning. He and his granddaughter Dora Dow, left at 1 o’clock in the night and drove to Red Oak.

[WHITE, SILAS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 13, 1901
In the estate of Silas White, who died Aug. 30, 1901, his son, Charles E. White, has been appointed administrator, and has filed with the clerk of the district court his bond as such in the sum of $250, with A. W. Greene as surety. The heirs of the late Silas White are named as follows: Mary A. Patterson, daughter, at Parnell, Mo.; Edmund W. White, son, at Ponca City, O. T.; Adoniram J. White, son, at Red Cloud, Neb.; Charles E. White, son, at Nyman, Ia.; Martha Elizabeth Brubaker, daughter; Minnie Schrader, granddaughter; Jesse D. White, grandson; Ettie White, granddaughter and Lettie White, Granddaughter, all at Parnell. The estate is credited with the ownership of the east half of the southwest and the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 7, town 70, range 37.

[WHITNEY, WILLIAM F.]                      
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 8, 1901
PAGE CENTER, Iowa, March 7, 01 – Word came to our little town on last Saturday evening by telephone that Will Whitney, living on the state road about a miles east of the Snake Creek school house, was found dead near his new barn with a bullet hole in his head. Some think he came to his death by his own hand. The report was a shock to everyone, for Will, as we all called him, was a stout and prosperous young farmer, owned 100 acres of land, well improved and as well stocked as any farm to be found anywhere. He leaves a wife and three children and five brothers, John, Samuel, Edward, Harry, Emmett and a sister, Mrs. Mert Marley, and his father, who lives in Indiana, besides a host of friends to mourn their loss. He was a member of the Woodman Lodge, a good friend and loving father and husband, whose death will always remain a mystery.

[WILKINSON, MARTHA JONES]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 31, 1901
EAST RIVER VALLEY – The many friends here of Mrs. Martha Wilkinson, nee Martha Jones, will be grieved to learn of her death, which occurred recently.

[WILLIAMS, ALBERT H.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 18, 1901
Mrs. Roy Wilson and her sister, Miss Lola Williams, of Creston, came down Wednesday to attend the funeral of their uncle, A. [lbert] H. Williams, returning home this morning. While here they were the guests of their aunt, Mrs. J. R. Snodderly.

[WILLIAMS, WILLIAM’S INFANT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 5, 1901
COIN – William Williams and wife lost an infant son on Monday night. It was scarcely forty-eight hours old.

[WILLIAMSON, GEORGE WILEY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 8, 1901
BRADDYVILLE – Nate Martin received word Tuesday that his wife’s brother, Wiley Williamson, of Hopkins, Mo., died that morning. Funeral Thursday.

[WILSON, JAMES, -1901]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 11, 1901
James Wilson, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Page county, died at 5:50 a. m., Saturday, Oct. 5, 1901, at his home at the corner of Eighteenth and Grant streets, in Clarinda. He had been in ill health since last spring and when physicians during the summer could give him little or no hope of recovery he considered his case bravely, with philosophy and resignation. His decline was steady and of a warning nature to his friends—one of those cases truly where death came not as a surprise but certainly as a great sorrow to relatives and friends. The funeral, attended by many old friends and neighbors, was held Monday afternoon from the family home, conducted by the pastor of the deceased, Rev. E. E. IlgenFritz, of the Methodist Episcopal church, assisted by Reverends J. W. S. Lowry, United Presbyterian, and J. W. Dill, Reformed Presbyterian minister, to both of which denominations Mr. Wilson had been connected prior to his acceptance of Methodism as his final church choice. Mr. Dill offered prayer, Mr. Lowry read the scriptures with appropriate comment, and Mr. IlgenFritz spoke many words of praise of Mr. Wilson as a citizen, husband, father, and Christian worker. The music was by Mrs. F. N. Tomlinson, Mrs. Lizzie McGhee, Miss Nina McCandless and Mr. A. W. Greene, who sang “The Lord is My Shepherd,” and “We’ll Never Say Goodby in Heaven.” The pallbearers were B. F. Bearce, J. A. Buchanan, J. H. Sloan, Matthew Young, James Taggart and T. Irwin. The burial was in the Clarinda cemetery. The late Mr. Wilson was a bright, able man, an exceedingly interesting and instructive talker, with the quick wit and perception of a native of Ireland. He was honest and reliable in his dealings, a successful man financially as well as otherwise. A good man has gone to his reward. The birthplace of the deceased was Finton, in county Tyrone, Ireland, where he was born in 1832. At the age of 24 years he came to the United States. In 1858 he was married to Miss Margaret Loudon in New York city. Coming westward they lived two years in Illinois then in Des Moines county, Ia., about five years, afterwards in Wayne county, this state, twenty-two years, and since 1891 in Nodaway township. Toward the last of his life he gave up farming, his life occupation, and moved to Clarinda. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, two of whom died in infancy, and one son, John, in his sixteenth year. The surviving children are William at Coin; Robert L., at Beaconsfield; Jennie and Thomas in Clarinda; James, at Los Angeles, Cal., and Clark L., at Promise City. Four grandchildren also survive Mr. Wilson, the children of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson. All the children were present at the funeral except James, who resides in California.

[WILSON, JAMES, -1901]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 11, 1901
Miss Jennie Wilson, who teaches school at Coin, has been excused from her duties there for one month, because of the death of her father, James Wilson, and will spend a month in this city with her mother.

[WILSON, ROBERT AARON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 6, 1901
HEPBURN – Just as we are getting out items ready to mail we learn of the sad death of Robert Wilson, living on the Cogill [Cowgill] farm. His team ran away with him, and when found he was lying on the doubletrees dead. This with the accident to Mr. Sunderman, makes two sad accidents to occur in one day, leaving friends and relatives to mourn the loss of two good citizens as well as the homes the loss of two companions.

[WILSON, ROBERT AARON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 6, 1901
Word was received Wednesday that R. A. Wilson of Villisca had been killed. He was driving a wagon and the wheels dropping into a rut threw him out under the horses’ feet and he was kicked to death. Mr. Wilson was a brother of Mrs. D. C. Glasgow and Mrs. S. W. Nelson and a son-in-law of Mrs. Julia Harrell of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Glasgow, Mr. Nelson and Mrs. Julia Harrell went to Villisca on the evening train.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Harrell and daughter, Mrs. S. W. Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Chamberlain went to Villisca this morning to attend the funeral of R. A. Wilson, who was killed by his horses Wednesday.

[WILSON, ROBERT AARON]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Wednesday, September 11, 1901
Terrible Death.
Rarely has the community been incited to deeper sympathy than on last Wednesday when the announcement was made that R. [obert] A. [aron] Wilson was killed near Sciola, leaving a wife and eight children to receive his mangled and lifeless body in the home, from which, only a few hours previous the husband and father left in the best of spirits and enjoying good health. Mr. Wilson’s home was on the Capt. Cowgill farm, two and one-half miles southwest of this city and Wednesday he, with his son Lewis and brother Joseph, drove up to Sciola to move the household goods of his brother-in-law, W. C. Harrell, to this city, where the latter has been running a blacksmith shop for the past few months.
On account of the dust being so bad the drivers planned to keep about one-fourth of a mile apart and Robert was on the last load which left the premises. He was sitting on a box at the front of the wagon and just before he reached a low gully in the road near the house, Mr. Harrell’s son, who was with him, ran up to the side of the wagon and said, “Watch out there or you’ll fall off going over that ditch,” to which Mr. Wilson replied, “I guess not; if I do I’ll look out for myself; I always have,” and just as he uttered the last word of the sentence the quick descent of the front wheels of the wagon into the gully threw a big box forward, which was sitting directly behind Robert, knocking him off the wagon. In falling he caught his right lower limb between one of the swingletrees and doubletree which held him fast while the horses kicked his body under the wagon and his head and back dragged on the ground and over the bridge behind the runaway team for a quarter of a mile. Joseph who was the first one ahead of Robert’s load, heard the horses coming across the bridge and stopped at the side of the road and caught the team. It was then he found his brother had met an awful death and it was necessary to unhitch the horses before the lifeless body could be removed. It was then taken to the doctor’s office at Sciola and properly dressed, after which the remains were conveyed to the home of the deceased. The right leg, by which the body hung, was terribly mangled, on the left side of the body the ribs were all broken, the face was badly bruised, the skull was broken in several places, the breast was crushed in and his back was completely skinned. Some think that he was kicked over the heart as he fell and instantly killed. If such was the case it was certainly a blessing. The horrible accident occurred between the hours of one and two o’clock in the afternoon.
The funeral was held from the family home Friday morning at ten o’clock and the remains placed in the North Page cemetery. Rev. W. M. Dudley conducted the services.
Mr. Wilson was formerly a resident of Page county and moved on the Cowgill farm about three years ago. It has been said that he didn’t have an enemy in the world. The youngest of his children is 18 months old and the four oldest are 14, 16, 22 and 24 years of age.
The late Mr. Wilson was a good, honest, conscientious and industrious citizen and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

[WILSON, WILLIAM’S INFANT]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 25, 1901
NEW MARKET – The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson died Friday night after an illness of several days. The funeral was held from the Baptist church Sunday morning, after which the little body was laid to rest in Memory cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have the sympathy of friends in their bereavement.

[WINCHELL, CLARA ELIZABETH WOODMANSEE]
Fort Collins Express-Courier (Fort Collins, Colorado), Tuesday, July 13, 1937
Services at Graveside For Clara E. Winchell
Graveside services for Clara E. [lizabeth] Winchell, 83, who died in Santa Clara, Calif., will be held at 4 p. m. Wednesday at the Loveland Burial park. The body will lie in state at the mortuary at 554 North Cleveland avenue in Loveland from 3 to 4 p. m. Mrs. Winchell was a sister of C.[assius] O. [wen] Woodmansee of Loveland.

[WOODLE, ALPHEUS HEROD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 20, 1901
NORTHBORO – J. Woodle received a telegram Wednesday stating the death of his father, Alfred Woodle, of Monroe, Wis.

[WOODLE, JOHN ALPHEUS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 9, 1929
NORTHBORO – Mrs. Arthur Anderson left Wednesday for her home in Merino, Colo., after spending a week with home folks, being called here by the death of her father, J. A. Woodle.

[WOODMANSEE, ANN BENNY TRUSCOTT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 14, 1901
The death of Mrs. Anna B. [enny] Woodmansee, wife of J. [ames] S. [mith] Woodmansee, occurred in this city Sunday evening. The funeral was held Wednesday from the home, conducted Rev. E. E. IlgenFritz, and the burial was at College Springs. The deceased was 68 years of age and with her husband celebrated their golden wedding a few months ago. She was a most estimable Christian woman

[WOODMANSEE, ANN BENNY TRUSCOTT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 14, 1901
COLLEGE SPRINGS – The funeral of Mrs. Smith Woodmansee, an old time resident of Page county, was held Wednesday, the remains being laid to rest at the West cemetery in the family lot.

[WOODMANSEE, CASSIUS OWEN]
Fort Collins Express-Courier (Fort Collins, Colorado), Monday, September 11, 1944
Woodmansee, Loveland Resident, Dead at 81
C. [assius] O. [wen] Woodmansee, 81, retired insurance agent and resident of Loveland for more than 25 years, died yesterday morning at the county hospital where he had been taken two days earlier. He had been in poor health for several years.
Mr. Woodmansee moved to Loveland from Page county, Iowa. In Loveland he had been an active member of the Baptist church. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. Nellie Woodmansee; a daughter, Mrs. Clara Junge of Cedar City, Utah, and a brother, A. [rthur] L. [ee] Woodmansee of Willow Brook, Calif., who visited in Loveland two months ago.
Funeral arrangements are being completed at the Hammond mortuary in Loveland.

[WOODMANSEE, JAMES SMITH]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 11, 1904
COLLEGE SPRINGS – The remains of J. [ames] S. [mith] Woodmansee was brought here from Clarinda last Sunday afternoon for burial. Mr. Woodmansee had lived in Page county since 1857 and spent a great deal of his time in this vicinity, where he and his wife are highly respected. Mrs. Woodmansee died about three years ago, since which time Mr. Woodmansee has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. F. O. Winchell. At the grave his obituary which he had himself prepared was read by Rev. C. W. Posten. His two sons C. [assius] O. [wen] from Waterloo, also A. [rthur] L. [ee] from Colorado, were present at the funeral and burial. Mr. Woodmansee was a brother of Mrs. L. H. Stebbins and Mrs. Moses Henderson, both long time residents of this city.
Owen Woodmansee left for his home in Waterloo last Tuesday. His brother Lee will remain a while to visit with old friends.
Mrs. Charles Feltch formerly of this place, who is an aunt of Mrs. F. O. Winchell, is visiting her old acquaintance in this community. Mrs. Feltch came to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, James Smith Woodmansee.

[WOODMANSEE, JOSEPH G.]
Windsor Beacon (Windsor, Colorado), Thursday, February 15, 1917
Joseph G. Woodmansee, aged 81, died last week at the Sutherland hospital in Loveland. He was a veteran of the civil war, serving in the Eighth Iowa cavalry and had lived in Loveland for several years, making his home with a niece, Mrs. F. O. Winchell. Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian church.

[WOODWORTH, SARAH ALICE YETTER]
Rocky Mountain News (Denver, Colorado), January 21, 1891
WOODWORTH – In this city, January 20, 1891, Sarah Alice Woodworth.
Funeral from residence, 301 Thirty-first avenue, at 2 p. m. today. Friends invited.

[WOODWORTH, WILLIAM A.]
San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, California), Saturday, February 23, 1901
Death in Watery Deeps Their Fate
Names of Passengers Who Were Drowned by the Sinking of the Rio. Concise Accounts of Identity of Victims of Yesterday’s Catastrophe.
William A. Woodworth and wife were well known in Denver. Woodworth was the manager for C. Sidney Shepard & Co. and for Cribber & Sexton, with offices and warehouse at 1231 and 1233 Wazee street, Denver. Woodworth had been a resident of Denver for years, at one time being a traveling salesman. His home was at 2844 Humboldt street. On account of ill health, Mr. Woodworth accompanied by his wife, left early in January for Honolulu, thinking the trip would benefit him. Their son, Frank Woodworth, aged sixteen, was left with his uncle, Dr. Edward Eckerson, who lives at 2823 Lafayette street. Mrs. Eckerson is a sister of Mrs. Woodworth. Another sister is Mrs. Thomas Burrough, living at Thirty-third and Champa streets. An uncle is Josiah Deardorff, who lives at 2211 Grove street. The aged mother of Mr. Woodworth is with Mrs. Eckerson.

[WOODWORTH, WILLIAM A.]                         [WOODWORTH, ANNA L. ECKERSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 8, 1901
COIN, Ia., March 7, 1901. -- Ed F. Rose is in receipt of a Denver paper showing photographs of W. A. Woodworth and wife and stating the fact of their drowning in the recent Rio Janeiro ship disaster near the Golden Gate. It will be remembered among early Coin inhabitants that Mr. Woodworth was the proprietor of the first hardware store at this place. The wife, however, was a second wife, the Mrs. Woodworth known to Coin acquaintances having died some time ago in Denver.

[WRIGHT, FRANKLIN LEE “FRANK”]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 26, 1901
BRADDYVILLE, Iowa, April 25. – Frank Lee, the thirteen year old son of Jefferson T. and Mary Wright, died in Braddyville April 20th, at 12 o’clock noon, after a long and painful sickness of inflammatory rheumatic condition of the heart. He was born in Nodaway county, Mo., three and a half miles southeast of Braddyville, where he has always lived with his parents on a farm. His final illness was first noticed about the middle of last January and seemed to baffle the skill of our home doctor on April first. He was taken to Clarinda and placed under the care of Dr. Powers. At first he seemed to improve and on April 8th he was brought home and stayed a week when his parents returned again with him to Clarinda on the 15th. On the 16th he was brought home. He was to return on the 22nd but death stepped in on the 20th at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Steer. He was a kind and dutiful boy and has left a vacant chair in the family circle that time only can reconcile. The funeral was held at 10:00 a. m. in the M. E. church at Braddyville, conducted by Rev. Walton of Clearmont. The singers and the pallbearers were from Braddyville. A large circle of friends and neighbors followed the remains to its last lasting place. The mourning friends have the sympathy of this entire community.

[WRIGHT, JEFFERSON THOMAS]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, November 19, 1945
Jefferson T Wright – Jefferson T[homas] Wright, son of John C and Rachael Curtis Poag Wright, was born in Stark County near Wyoming, Illinois, August 4, 1866, and passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs Cecil Porterfield near Maryville, Missouri, November 9, 1945, at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 6 days.
At the age of 16 he moved with his parents to Nodaway County near Hopkins, Missouri, and one year later they moved to a farm three miles east of Braddyville where he resided until about 30 years ago when they moved to Braddyville, where he spent his remaining days.
In the year of 1887 he was united in marriage with Mary E [lizabeth] Davison. To this union were born two children, Frankie Lee, who died at the age of 13 years and a daughter, Clara A., at whose home he died.
He is also survived by his wife and son-in-law, Cecil J Porterfield, who cared for him so faithfully the past 13 months, a grandson and his wife, Mr and Mrs Paul Porterfield, two great grandchildren, Rita Kaye and Michael Paul, of Miami, Fla, one sister, Mrs Emma Steel, Ottawa, Ill, and a host of friends. He was the youngest of a family of five children. Two sisters, Mrs Mabel Arnold and Mrs Josephine Steer, one brother, John S Wright, having passed on.
Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church in Braddyville Sunday, November 11, at 2 p m by the Rev C M Eppard. He was laid to rest in the Braddyville cemetery. Casket bearers were Charley Smith, Art Lusk, Claud Apple, Clyde Stone, Ralph Keeran and Harold Teuscher. Flower girls were Mrs Art Lusk, Mrs Clyde Stone, Mrs Ralph Keeran, Mrs Charles Smith and Mrs Jim Kaufman.

[WRIGHT, MARY ELIZABETH DAVISON]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 13, 1950
Mrs. J. T. Wright Dies
Funeral to Be Held Sunday at Braddyville Church
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wright, age 83, widow of Jefferson T. [homas] Wright, died at 2:30 o’clock this morning at the St. Francis hospital here after an illness of five years. She made her home with her daughter, Mrs. C. J. Porterfield, four and one-half miles east of Maryville.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Christian church in Braddyville, Ia. Burial will be in the Braddyville cemetery.
Mrs. Wright was born October 6, 1866, in Page county, Ia., the daughter of William and Sarah Davison. On August 3, 1887, she was married in Clearmont to Mr. Wright, who died November 9, 1945. She was a resident of Braddyville for 20 years prior to her residence of the last three with her daughter. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Besides her daughter, she is survived by two brothers, Douglas Davison, Santa Paula, Calif. and Alfred W. Davison, Omaha, Neb.; a sister, Mrs. Susie Kellogg, Braddyville; a grandchild and two great grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Price funeral home.

[WRIGHT, MARY ELIZABETH DAVISON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 13, 1950
Will Hold Funeral For Mary Wright
Resident of Braddyville for Approximately Fifty Years
BRADDYVILLE (Special) – Funeral services will be held for Mrs Mary Wright, 83, Sunday at 2:30 in the Braddyville Christian church. Mrs Wright died this Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs Cecil Porterfield, in Maryville. Mrs Wright had only been ill since Monday.
Resident of Braddyville for approximately 50 years, she had only lived with her daughter for about two years.
Other than her daughter she is survived by one sister, Mrs C M Kellogg, of Braddyville, and two brothers, Alfred Davison of Omaha, and W G Davison of Santa Bula [Paula], Calif. Her husband died five years ago.
Sunday company of Mrs C N Kellogg, all of whom were here to attend the funeral services of Mrs Mary Wright, were Mr and Mrs Earl Selby and son of Villisca, Lloyd Selby, of Minneapolis, Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas of Carbon, Mr and Mrs Jim Kaufman, Mr and Mrs Doras Coy and three children, Alfred Davison, Miss Dorothy Davison and Mr and Mrs Albert Davison, all of Omaha, and Mrs Leeda Wolfe, of Clearmont.

[WRIGHT, MARY ELIZABETH DAVISON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, July 17, 1950
BRADDYVILLE, July 14 -- Alfred Davison of Omaha, called on his sister, Mrs C N Kellogg, on Thursday. He had been at the Cecil Porterfield home at Maryville to see his sister Mrs Mary Wright. Mrs Wright became ill on Monday and died Thursday morning.

[WRIGHT, MARY ELIZABETH DAVISON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 20, 1950
BRADDYVILLE, July 17 – Hold Funeral Service – Funeral services for Mrs Mary Wright were held at the Christian church on Sunday afternoon. Rev Orville Prather was in charge and the music was furnished by the Braddyville male quartet, accompanied by Mrs Paul Stickelman. Mrs. Wright was 83 years old and had lived for 80 years in and near Braddyville. Five brothers, two sisters, one son and her husband preceded her in death. Mr. Wright died 5 years ago. Her one living sister, Mrs C N Kellogg was able to attend the service and one brother Alfred Davison of Omaha. One other brother D G Davison of Santa Paula, Calif. was unable to come.

[WRIGHT, MARY ELIZABETH DAVISON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 20, 1950
PLUM GROVE, July 18 – Attend Cousin’s Funeral – Mr and Mrs Ira Chesnut attended the funeral of Mrs Mary Wright in Braddyville Sunday. Mrs Wright and Mrs Chesnut were cousins.

[WRIGHT, MARY ELIZABETH DAVISON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, July 24, 1950
Mary Wright – Mary Elizabeth Wright, daughter of William and Sarah Ann Davison, was born on a farm near Braddyville, October 6, 1866, and died at the St. Francis hospital in Maryville, Mo, July 13, 1950, at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 7 days.
She grew up in the community near where she was born. She was united in marriage to Jefferson T [homas] Wright Aug 3, 1887, at Clearmont, Mo.
All her married life was spent in this community until she and her husband retired from the farm to Braddyville in 1917, living there until her health failed. The last three years she spent at the home of her daughter, Mrs Cecil Porterfield at Maryville, Mo.
In girlhood she united with a rural Methodist church near Clearmont.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs Cecil Porterfield, of Maryville; one grandson, Paul Porterfield, of Richmond, Va; two great grandchildren, Rita Kay and Michael; one sister, Mrs C N Kellogg, of Braddyville, two brothers, Alfred Davison, of Omaha, Neb, and Douglas Davison of Santa Paula, Calif.
On Nov 9, 1945, her husband died; also preceding her in death were two sisters, five brothers and one son, Frankie.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 16, in the Christian church at Braddyville by the Rev Orvel W Prather. Music was furnished by the Braddyville male quartet.
Interment was in the Braddyville cemetery by the side of her husband and son.

[WYMORE, ELZA S.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, August 20, 1901
HEPBURN – Just as we are ready to mail our items we learn of the death of Elza Wymore. He has been a sufferer since last November; all has been done that physicians and kind friends could do, but to no avail. He was one of Valley township’s old settlers and has been a hard worker and accumulated enough of this world’s good to have enjoined comfort the rest of his days, but death claimed him and we as his neighbors will miss him. The deceased leaves a companion and nine children to mourn the loss of a husband and father.

[WYMORE, ELZA S.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 23, 1901
HEPBURN – Elza Wymore, a pioneer settler of Valley township and one of our prosperous farmers and highly esteemed citizen, died last Sabbath. He had been troubled with an affection of the liver for nearly a year before he succumbed to the disease. A good, honest, industrious man and a kind neighbor while he lived. His loss will be mourned by all who knew him. A widow and nine children survive him. His remains were laid to rest in the Cagley cemetery on Monday.

[WYNN, ELIZABETH “BESSIE’ STEVENSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 22, 1914
Mrs. Elizabeth Wynn, wife of Isaac Delbert Wynn, died at her home at the corner of Thirteenth and Water streets, in Clarinda, Friday, Jan. 16, 1914.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevenson of this city and was born in East River township, Page, Aug. 28, 1880. She was married to Mr. Wynn in Page county in October 1898.
Seven children were born to their union, only two of whom survive—a daughter, Mary age 12 years and son, Theodore, age 9 years.
The funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevenson, corner of Twelfth and Water streets, Saturday afternoon, Jan. 17, at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. C. Williamson. Interment was in the Davis cemetery in East River township.

[WYNN, VICTOR RAY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, October 1, 1901
Victor Ray, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Wynn, died Sept. 24, aged two years. very fair and bright, the pride, joy and light of the home, he was better fitted for the heavenly home than for the earthly. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. T. C. Smith at the Davis school house, which was very tender and beautiful. Four little girls dressed in white bore the still form to the quiet little bed and it was laid to rest in the city of the dead. We all extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones.  [Poem not transcribed.]

[WYNN, VICTOR RAY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 4, 1901
COTTAGE GROVE – Victor Wynn, little 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Wynn, departed this life Sept. 24, 1901. Little Victor was the idol of the home and loved and cherished by all who knew him, but his Saviour came into the garden and plucked the fair jewel. Rev. T. C  .Smith of Clarinda conducted the services at the Davis school house, which was very tender and touching. Four little girls arrayed in white bore the little one to the grave yard and he was laid to rest in the quiet city of the dead. We all extend our heartfelt sympathy to all the bereaved ones. [Poem not transcribed.]