Henry Clabaugh, of near New Market, an old soldier and a resident in this county for many years, passed away Saturday afternoon at his home. The funeral was held from the house, Tuesday. Mr. Clabaugh was an uncle of Mrs. H. S. Miller, living near this city. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 27, 1911

Clabaugh, Sadie Liggett - Death of Mrs. C. H. Clabaugh

The Democrat is in receipt of the Morrow County Independent, published at Cardington, Ohio, giving the announcement of the death of Mrs. Chas. H. Clabaugb. The family resided in this county several years aud all friends will regret to learn of the sad news. The Independent says: Mrs. C. H. Clabaugb died at an early hour Sunday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Liggett, at Fulton, to which she was taken from the Fulton hall two weeks ago Saturday night, where she was stricken with apoplexy while in charge of an L. T. L. medal contest. The funeral at the home, just east of Cardington, Tuesday afternoon was largely attended aud was conducted by Rev. Beck and Rev. Baxter. The W. C. T. U. Loyal Temperance legion, and senior class of the high school attended the service in a body. Songs were suug by both the W. C. T. U. and Loyal Temperance legion, after which the emblems of each were deposited on the casket. The body was placed in the vault at Glendale cemetery.
Sadie Liggett Clabaugh was born in Morrow county, Ohio, Feb. 17, 1862, and died at the home of her parents in Fulton, O, Jan.  31, 1909 aged 46 years, 11 months and 17 days She became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at an early age and remained an active worker to the end.
She was united in marriage with Charles H. Clabaugh Sept. 8, 1881 Besides her husband she leaves five children to mourn her death—Mrs. Rose Walling of Mt. Gilead, Mrs. Mina Reid of Columbus, Gladys, Charles and Philip at home; Thomas and an infant daughter having preceded the mother home.   Her death is also mourned by her aged father aud mother, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Liggett two brothers, Will and Lewis; two sisters, Mrs. I. J. Carls of Mt. Gilead and Mrs. C C  Frost of Marengo and one grandchild, Donald Walling. While conducting a W. C. T. U oratorical contest at Fulton she was suddenly stricken with apoplexy and after two weeks of intense suffering her Heavenly Father called her home Sunday morning at 7 o'clock, her husband, brother Will, and father and mother being present at the time of her death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 11, 1909

Miss Annie Clark died Monday morning, Nov. 6, 1899, at 8 o'clock, at the home of her mother. Mrs. M. E. Clark, in south Clarinda, aged 50 years. She had been sick a long time from a cancer and endured great suffering. She was a kind hearted, amiable and christian lady and bore her suffering without complaint. Her death is deeply mourned by a large circle of friends. The funeral took place.at 3 p.m. Tuesday from her late home, conducted by Dr. T. C. Smith and her remains interred in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 9, 1899

Clark, Charles Oren,   At the Clarinda Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 a funeral services was held in memory of C. O. Clark, who has long been an influential member of this community.   Rev. B. F. Menoher of Villisca had charge of the services, assisted by Rev. J. M. Williams. A male   quartet sang some of the hymns which the deceased brother loved, the quartet being Floyd Field, Claude Annan, Ellis Bradley and Charles Keeran.      The pallbearers were Dr. T. E. Powers, F. N. Tomlinson, James Cramer, S. E. Sperry, Mr. Hall of Villisca, and D. D. Stitt. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. The following obituary was read at the services.     Charles Oren Clark was born uear Danville, Vermillion Co., Ills., Feb. 7, 1857, and passed peacefully and quietly    away from    this life from his home in Clarinda, la., at 6'o'clock on the evening of Aug. 15, 1921.      His age at his death was 64 years, 6 months, and 8 days. He was the son of William Clark and Hannah Livonia Ross Clark. His mother died when he was but seventeen days   old.     His father later marrying again, and when but a lad of nine years his parents moved to Lee County, Iowa, settling on a farm near Big Mound, where he grew to    manhood.      He lost his father when   twenty   years of age, and did his best to take his fathers place farming the home place.
On Oct. 17, 1883 he was married to Margaret Ellen Dinsmore, also of Lee county. To this union was . born three daughters; Vona, Hattie and Belle, all of Clarinda. These daughters with the mother remain to tenderly remember a loving father and a faithful husband.
It was in 1893 that they came from Lee county to Page County settling on a farm southwest of Clarinda which was his home and the place on which he reared his family until 1916 when he retired from the farm, settling in Villisca which was his home until March of the present year when he sold his Villisca property and came back to Clarinda in order to be near his daughters.
At the age of 20 he made a public confession of faith in Jesus Christ nd united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lee County. On coming to Clarinda he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church He transferred his membership to Villisca on arriving to that city where his membership still remained until he was transferred to the church triumphant on last Monday evening. Two brothers are still living. They are J. T. Clark of Lockport, Iowa, and H. R. Clark of Chariton, la.
Our   brother   has not   been in rugged health    for    several years this being a contributing cause of leaving the farm.     He suffered a serious decline on last Thanksgiving day from which he has never
rallied. All that medical care and love could do has been done and our brother passed out from this
life as one who would take a journey. His faith in Jesus Christ was steadfast throughout the years
and his death was that of a victorious Christian. The sympathy of all goes to those whom he loved.
"For him to live was Christ, to die was gain". CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 18, 1921

Charles Oren Clark was born near Danville, Vermillion county, 111., Feb. 7, 1857, and passed peacefully and quietly away from this life from his home in Clarinda, Iowa, at 6 o'clock on the evening of Aug. 15, 1921. His age at his death was 64 years 6 months and 8 days.
He was the son of William Clark and Hannah Levona Ross Clark. His mother died when he was but seventeen days old. His father later married again, and when but a lad of 9 years his parents moved to Lee county, Iowa, settling on a farm near Big Mound, where he grew to manhood. He lost his father when 20 years of age, and did his best to take his father's place farming the home place.
On Oct. 17, 1883, he was married to Margaret Ellen Dinsmore, also of Lee county. To this union was born three daughters: Vona, Hattie and Belle, all of Clarinda. These daughters with the mother remain to tenderly remember a loving father and a faithful husband.
It was in 1893 that he came from Lee county to Page county settling on a farm southwest of Clarinda, which was his home and the place on which he reared his family until 1916 when he retired from the farm, settling in Villisca, which was his home until March of the present year when he sold his Viliisca property and came back to Clarinda in order to be near his daughters.
At the age of 20 he made a public confession of faith in Jesus Christ and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Lee county. On coming to Clarinda he united with the Methodist Episcopal church. He transferred his membership to Villisca on moving to that city where his membership remained until he was transferred to the church triumphant on last Monday evening. Two brothers are still living. They are J. T. Clark of Lockport, Iowa, and H. R. Clark of Chariton, Iowa.
A friend who knew him well says of him: "Our brothers, has not been in rugged health for several years, this being a contributing cause of leaving the farm. He suffered a serious decline on last Thanksgiving day from which he has never rallied. All that medical care, and love could do has been done and our brother passed out from this life as one who would take a journey. His faith in Jesus Christ was steadfast throughout the years and his death was that of a victorious Christian. The sympathy of all goes to those whom he loved. 'For him to live was Christ, to die was gain.' "

The funeral of C. O. Clark was held at the Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1921, at 4:30 p.m. The services were conducted by Rev. J. M. Williams, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. E. S. Menoher, pastor of the church of that faith at Villisca. A male quartet consisting of Claude Annan, Floyd Fields, Ellis Bradley and Charles Keeran gave the hymns. They were accompanied by Mrs. H. E. Maxwell on the organ. The hymns were "Asleep in Jesus," "Still, Still with Thee," and "Abide with Me." The last two were chosen by Mr. Clark himself for his funeral. "Still, Still with Thee," was his favorite hymn. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 18, 1921

Clark, David - David Clark died Dec. 24th at his home in East Clarinda after a lingering illness. Had he lived one day longer he would have been 63 years old. Dave was one of the old settlers in this city. The funeral took place at 12:30 Sunday, conducted by Rev. Fisher, and the remains laid to rest in the Rawlings cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 31, 1903

The death of Miss Flora Clark occurred Tuesday afternoon as the result of a long illness. She with her sister, Miss Eva has kept a boarding house on E. Lincoln street for many years. She was born June 3, 1859, and at the time of her death was 60 years, 10 months and 16 days of age. She leaves to mourn her loss one sister. Miss Eva, and one brother, George, of Bedford.

Funeral services were held at the home Thursday morning conducted by Dr. Williamson. Burial at the Clarinda Cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1920

Miss Flora Clark died Tuesday afternoon at the Kennelworth Hospital, following an operaion for gall stones. Miss Clark has been in ill health for some time. She is very well known to the community as she and her sister Eva have kept boarders for a number of years at their home on E. Lincoln St. There is also a brother George living at Bedford.
Funeral services were held at the home Thursday morning at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. W. C. Williamson.
Interment,was in the Clarinda Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 29, 1920

Miss Flora M. Clark died in this city yesterday morning. She was born June 3, 1859. The funeral was held at 11 o'clock this morning at the home of Miss Clark on Lincoln avenue, con­ducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1920

Miss Mary Florella Clark, daughter of Samuel and Martha Clark was born June 3, 1859, in Lee county, Iowa, and passed away at the Kennelworth hospital, Clarinda, Iowa, April 20, 1920, at the age of 60 years 10 months and 17 days. Her early girlhood days were spent in Lee county. After receiving her education in Denmark academy, she then became a teacher and taught for many years in Denmark, Iowa. In 1881 the family moved from Denmark, Iowa, to Clarinda, where she again resumed her duties as teacher in the Clearfield schools. At the age of 12 she confessed Christ as her Savior and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church. After moving to Clarinda she united with the Presbyterian church and was always a faithful member. She enjoyed good health until the last three years during which time she suffered intensely but bore it patiently unto the last. She leaves to mourn their loss one sister, Eva Clark; one brother; George Clark, of Bedford; two nieces, Vesta Clark and Pearl Thompson of Bedford; a nephew, Glenn Clark, of Marion; also a host of relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the home at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 22, conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson. Two vocal selections were given by Mrs. R. D. Russell, Mrs. Emma Humphrey and Miss Carrie Loranz. Burial was in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD and CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 29, 1920

Frank Clark died Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs Hy Davison, over near Hawleyville, from an attack of the grippe in connection with his old age. He was sick but a few days. Mr. Clark resided in this city many long years, working at his harness making trade. The remains were brought to this city Sunday for burial. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 23, 1905

Clark, Frank - A telegram was received here last week by Perry Owen announcing the death in Chicago of Frank Clark, formerly a Clarinda boy.
Death was caused from heart failure as far as known. The body was taken to Bowling Green, Mo.,
for burial. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 17, 1913

OLD SETTLER PASSES AWAY
George Washington Clark was born at Berry, Mass., January 29, 1837, and died at his home west of New Market, Monday, March 16, 1914, aged 77 years, 1 month and 15 days. When but a mere lad Mr. Clark moved with his parents to De Kalb, Ill., where he remained until1859, when he moved to Iowa. He resided in Montgomery, Page and Taylor counties, finally settling in the latter county, where he resided for several years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Helen Rose on May 2, 1864, and to their union five children were born, one daughter, Edna, having passed to the better world October 25, 1893. The children living are Mrs. Addie Wood, of King City, Mo., Mrs. Delia Foster of Cold Springs, S. D., Mrs. Hattie King and C. M. Clark of New Market. His wife, Mrs. Helen Clark, also survives him. Besides his wife and children above mentioned he leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Cook of New Market, and eight grandchildren, with a host of friends and neighbors to reflect upon his life, which ripened into old age, coming to the grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season. He was a good kind man, loved by his wife and family, a good neighbor and a good citizen. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon, March 19th, at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Wilson of the Presbyterian church of Clarinda, and interment in Memory cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 25, 1914

George Washington Clark, who died at his home seven miles northeast of Clarinda, last Thursday, April 11, at noon, was one of the prominent farmers of this part of the county. He was born in Mercer county, Ohio, on January 20, 1825, and his family removed to Beardstown, Ills., when he was six months old. There Mr. Clark resided until 1880, when he came to Page county, and has lived here ever since. He was married to Miss Melinda Reed in 1854, and five children have been born to them. They are all living, as follows:—Charles in this city, H. L. in Red Oak, G. W. on the home farm, W. S. at Sidney and Mrs. Lydia Wilson in San Francisco. An adopted son L. H., also lives in this city. Mr. Clark has lived on the farm northeast of town for over seventeen years, and his death will be mourned by a wide circle of acquaintances and friends. Funeral services were held at the home on Friday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. O. Hutchings. The wife and children have the sympathy if the friends in their bereavement. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 19, 1901

Obituary, Mrs. Hattie A.
Mrs. Hattie A. Clark, one of the pioneers of Page county, Iowa, passed away October 14, 1915 at the residence of her son-in-law, Hiram Davidson, in New Market, Iowa.
Mrs. Clark was born in Bath, New York, February 16th, 1837. She was married to Francis Marion Clark on May 15, 1854, at Henry, Illinois. Mr. Clark died February 18th, 1904. Five children were born to this union, three of whom survive her: Mrs. S. C. Hunt and Mr. E. W. Clark of Chicago, Ill., and Mr. Fredrick S. Clark of San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Hiram Davidson of New Market who died September 21st, 1908 was a daughter of Mrs. Clark. Mr. Frank F. Clark of Bowling Green, Mo., who passed away July 9th, 1913, was a son of Mrs. Clark. The family was an old and well known one in the history of Clarinda where they were mostly reared. Coming to that place nearly half a century ago. Mrs. Clark has been a member of the Methodist church from childhood. She was a kind and loving mother and neighbor, and will be greatly missed in her home and among her many friends. She leaves a grand daughter, Mrs. P. W. Owen to mourn her loss.  
Funeral services were held at the residence of Hiram Davidson at New Market Saturday, October 17th, 1915, at 9:00 a. m. Interment in the family resting place at Clarinda, where her husband and father was laid away. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 21, 1915

.Word was received Friday night that Henry Clark had passed away that evening at Los Vegas, New Mex., where he had gone with his wife and daughter, Gladys, a few weeks ago in hopes of benefiting his health. The corpse was brought home on No. 51 Tuesday morning. The funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in the Christian church. Interment in the Blanchard cemetery. Mr. Clark was cashier of the Interstate bank here and was well liked by everyone. He leaves his wife, one daughter, Gladys, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clark, a sister, Mrs. John Roach of Oklahoma, a brother, Al Clark, and several relatives besides a host of friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. John Rouch of Oklahoma came Sunday evening in answer to a message stating the death of her brother, Henry Clark. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 26, 1917

Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Clark, of the New Linderman Hotel, were in Maryville Friday, attending the funeral of Mr. Clark's brother, J. S. Clark, at 2 Friday afternoon. The pallbearers were clerks and employees at the post office where Mr. Clark had been working. The cause of death was dropsy, he having been ill for a number of months, finally passing away early Wednesday morning, at the age of a little less than sixty years. Three brothers survive, A. T. Clark of Clarinda, G. W. and J. H. Clark of Savannah, and two daughters, Mrs. Werley Carter of Savannah and Mrs. Edward Harman of Nardon, Okla. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 17, 1919

John Caruthers Clark, who was born in Adams Co., Ohio, June 21st, 1835 and died at the old home Oct. 10th, 1915, at 4 o'clock A. M., at the advanced age of 80 yrs., 5 mo. and 19 das. He was married to Miss Eliza Williamson March 20th, 1860. To this union was born five children. Granville A., of Elmo, Mo.; Clara J., deceased; Emma A., deceased; Lula M., of College Springs; Arthur S., on the home place. Mr. Clark moved from Illinois in 1872 to Page county, la., and bought the place on which he died, living there continually. His wife died Aug. 20th, 1898, and since that time he has lived with his sons. In early life he gave his heart to God and joined the United Presbyterian church where he remained a member living and dying confessing Christ as his Savior. Mr. Clark will be greatly missed in the home and community. He leaves two sons and one daughter to mourn his loss, but their loss is his gain. "Blessed be the dead that die in the Lord." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 14, 1915

Mrs. Lydia Goldsberry Clark, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Goldsberry, of this city, died at her home in Horton, Kans., Thursday, June 27, after a short illness.
Lydia Goldsberry was born in Paris, Linn county, Iowa, August 15, 1884, and died in Horton, Kans., June 27, aged 27 years, 10 months and 12 days.
On February 18, 1904, she was united in marriage to Lorin Clark. She was converted at the age of sixteen and united with the M. E. church. She was patient in her sickness and said that she was ready to go.

The funeral services were held in the Methodist chunch at Netawaka, Kans., where her mother's people lived. At the time she was married, she lived with her aunt, Mrs. Anderson, a sister of mother, living at Netawaka. A large company of her girlhood friends were in attendance. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. I. B. Puliam, who took for his text John 14:2. She leaves a husband, two children, a father, mother, four sisters and one brother to mourn her death. Her body was laid to rest in the Netawaker cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 25, 1912

Martha Clark was the daughter of Lebbans and Mary Clark and was the eldest of ten children. She was born in Green countv, Pennsylvania, on October 8, 1828. Her early life was spent in Pennsylvania in Lafayette and Washington counties, where also she received her education. While residing in Washington county, she declared her faith in Christ by uniting with the Cumberland Presbyterian church. In her twentieth year she was married to Samuel Clark. Following the marriage they moved to Carrollton county, Ohio, where they resided about five years. They then moved to Vermillion county, Illinois, where they remained for several years, after which they came to Iowa first locating in Lee county. During this time Mr. Clark was engaged in farming. In 1881 Mr. and Mrs. Clark came to Page county and settled in Clarinda, where the husband became engaged in the lumber business. After six years in Clarinda Samuel Clark died, and Martha Clark lived a widowed life for twenty-five years, devoting herself to her children. Martha Clark was the mother of seven children, three of whom are still living. The four deceased children were Labbans, Newton, William and Addie. The surviving children are Flora, Eva and George W. Four of Mrs. Martha Clark's own sisters are living to mourn their loss. They are Mrs. Emma Wolf, Lawrence, Kans., Mrs. Mary E. Hathaway, Chase, Kans., Mrs. Jennie Mercer, Oskaloosa, Iowa, Mrs. Sarah A. McCorkle, Red Oak, Iowa. The latter two were present at the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 14, 1912

Martha Embry was born near Richmond in Madison county, Kentucky, May 18,1819, and died at her home in Clarinda, November 11, 1901. She was the daughter of Talton Embry, a hardy and wealthy pioneer of Kentucky, by his second wife, Nancy Dunn Embry. Being one of the younger members of a large family, her early training and education was entrusted to an older married sister, with whom she was a favorite and who bestowed upon her every attention which love could suggest. At the age of eleven years she was sent to a seminary for girls at Richmond, Kentucky, to complete her education, where she remained for six or seven years, when, after a pleasure trip in one of the southern states, she returned to the home of her parents at Richmond. Here she was soon called upon to act as bridesmaid for her most intimate girl friend at the marriage of the latter friend to Judge Samuel Woodson, whose groomsman on that occasion, the late Rev. James W. Clark, then a promising young lawyer, and graduate of Center College at Danville, and the University of Law at Lexington, Kentucky, became acquainted with the subject of this sketch. Their acquaintance ripened into mutual affection, and they were soon afterwards married, on the fifth of February, 1839; Judge Woodson and his bride performing at the wedding the same services their friends had rendered them.
Ten children were born as a result of this union, of whom William, Edward, James, Annie, and a baby boy, are now dead. The others Talton, Henry, Carroll and Mary, of Clarinda, and Joseph, of Mason City, are living and were present to receive her parting benediction, Joseph having arrived on the afternoon previous to her death just in time for her recognition.
Her husband, one of the former pastors of the Presbyterian church of Clarinda, where the home had been established at the close of his ministry, died there in February 1879, leaving an imperishable influence for good behind him.
Thus has the quiet life of this true and devoted wife and mother gone peacefully out at last, after forty years of married life during which she had raised a large family, outlived most of her children, and shared with her husband his labors and trials as lawyer and minister of the gospel, wherein she was his constant support and adviser. To this she has added twenty-two years more, of holy influence over the unmarried children who remained to her, thus keeping intact the family circle for more than half a century. As it has narrowed about her the children have been drawn closer to her heart while they became fonder and more tender of her.  The sweet spirit of one of her daughters had taken its flight to the heavenly world just two years ago, while the other, the youngest of the famlly, remained as her greatest support, consolation and comfort, and in whose arms she was resting till at the call of the death angel she was delivered into his and borne away as she exclaimed, "Under me are the everlasting arms." It is difficult to estimate the value of a life so quiet and retired as hers.  Its greatest power, like the hidden forces of nature, is not seen by the casual observer. Her tastes, training and conception of womanly duty held her closely to the home, when the whole energies of her life were centered and her consecrated soul spent itself, in sympathy, assistance and wise counsel. She had experienced many trials, reverses of fortune and   bereavements. Being raised in tenderness and even in luxury, yet with the privations incident to a minister's life in a new country, and the anxieties and sufferings growing out of the civil war, she bore up under it all with patience and fortitude, resigning herself to the will of God in all things.  In the main she looked upon the bright side of things, and maintained a spirit of cheerfulness and good humor. Of Scotch Irish descent she preserved the characteristic fondness of the race for humor and witticism even to the last hours of her life.  In the earlier years of her married iife when the family resided in the south under the blighting influences of slavery, she became strongly impressed with the duty of educating the family and she strongly urged this upon her husband until, to the duties of minister of the gospel he added those of teacher and established private schools and academies, sometimes on his own premises, where, with the help of teachers he employed, he educated his own and his neighbors' children. In all these enterprises she was his constant spur to action.  She also stimulated the ambition and pride of her own children to take advantage of these opportunities and thus secured for the older ones a good education before the removal of the family to the north.  Though not converted till after her husband entered the ministry, she became a devoted christian and was unremitting in the moral and religious training of her children,   keeping   a vigilant watch over their conduct.  To this as much as any one thing may be attributed the fact that the whole family are believers in Christ, and all those who have gone before her have died in the faith. Kindness was the law of her life. She sympathized with everybody. She loved her family, her neighbors, her bible and her Savior.  Harsh words never fell from her lips. She possessed one of the sweetest and tenderest of voices without a harsh tone in it. It was not loud and strong enough for the choir. She was not a singer, but neither trial nor sickness, nor disappointment, nor old age could destroy the music and pathos of that voice which swept like a gentle zephyr through the sick chamber, fell sweetly and soothingly upon the ear of childhood, and ever brought consolation and hope to the stricken and disappointed heart. She possessed a strong constitution and lived a perfectly natural life of simplicity and beauty. She cherished no foolish ambitions for herself nor attempted impossible things, but worked in the line of the practical and was content to walk in the plain path of duty as she saw it and to do and be what God had appointed for her. When storms would burst over her she bowed her head in resignation till they were past, then like the trees and flowers, looked up again at ithe sky and the sunlight with renewed hope and cheerfulness. Thus her life has run quietly and smoothly on like a brook, until at last it has disappeared from human sight among the foliage in the distance, and its gentle murmuring is heard no more. Yet we know that it continues and broadens into an immeasurable stream beyond "the eternal hills." It has been her good fortune to spend many happy years in her widowhood, among her unmarried children and close by her older son, Hon. T. E. Clark, of Clarinda, who has been her chief support through all these years and prior to her husband's death, whose place he has since taken for the whole family. She survived all her own brothers and sisters save one, Mrs. Louisa Hood, of Richmond, Kentucky, who is four years her senior. She was too feeble to say much in her last hours, but for many months had many times expressed her readiness and desire to go, till according to the sentiment of her favorite hymns, "Come Great Deliverer, Come," and "Underneath the Everlasting Arms," she departed to be forever with the Lord.
We would not call her back though we feel her loss, for we know that by her departure the bonds have been tightened and strengthened which bind us "with golden chains about the feet of God." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 15, 1901

[part of this article is missing] Mrs Martha Embry Clark [---] her home in south Clarinda Monday morning, November [---]. The funeral services were h--- [--] afternoon from her late re--- conducted by Rev. T. K. of Villisca.
Martha Embry was born [--son] county, Ky., May 18, 18[--] was a daughter of Talton Embry a pioneer settler of Kentucky, [---]sonal acquaintance and com[--] [--]ary of the Boones.  In 1839 s-- married to Rev. J. W. Clark. [--] 1859 moved to Missouri. F-- the war of the rebellion the moved to Nebraska City, 1866 came to Clarinda, where [--] has lived most of the time [--].Her husband, Rev. J. W [--] once pastor of the Presi--- church here, died in this city. Ten children were born to [--] five of whom are dead and [--]ing—J. J., H. M., C. M., T.[-] being well known citizens. G. Clark, the only living da[-] is also well known to all Clarinda people.   A more extended will appear in Friday's issue. CLARINDA HERALD, Nov 12, 1901

MRS. OWEN CLARK DEAD

Occurred Near Imogene Sunday Morning:-Buried Monday-

Imogene, April 16.—The death of Mrs. Owen Clark occurred yesterday at her home, two miles west of here. She was taken sick on Ash Wednesday and died on Easter Sunday, so that her sickness included just the lenten time. Heart trouble was the cause of her death, and she suffered a good deal during her sickness, although the end was the most peaceful. She seemed, at the last, just to sleep quietly away.
Five years ago the 20th of last November her husband, Owen Clark, died, and now her death leaves a family of eight children to mourn the loss of a Christianly good and loved and devoted mother. The children are Anna, Andrew, John, James and Agnes, at home, Margaret in Council Bluffs academy, Alice, who is Sister Mary Louise in one of the convents in Chicago, and Tom, the only married one. All the children were at home at the time of the death. The reason the funeral was held the next day after the death was that the sister from Chicago was not allowed to stay away from the convent longer than 10 days, and she would not have been able to have been at the funeral if it had been put off any longer than Monday, as her time was up for being away.
Mrs. Clark was born in Ireland and was 68 years old. Her maiden name was Rosa Lawless. She came to this country when quite young, and was married in Cascade, Dubuque county to Mr. Clark. In 1878 they came to Fremont county and settled on the same farm where they both died. They were both hard workers and excellent managers, with the result that they raised their large family, gave them all a good education, and gathered together a good deal of this world's goods. Mrs. Clark was a very devoted woman, to her home, her family, her friends, and her religion, and the big number of folks who attended the funeral ceremonies gave evidence of the regard and esteem in which she was held.
The funeral was at the church in Imogene this morning at 9:30 o'clock. The requiem high mass was celebrated by Father Hayes, assisted by Fathers Jerome and Alphone, of Conception. Father Hayes was greatly touched by the death of this devoted woman and he asked one of the visiting priests to make a little talk to the friends, as he felt that he could not, and the visitor did make a beautiful little address that was earnest and consoling. The pall bearers were Ed McGargill, John Gilmore, Mike Printy, Martin Head, Tom Skahill and Mike Doyle, all old neighbors The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery here. Several of the business houses, and the schools were closed in both rooms during the forenoon, as a mark of respect.
The guests and friends who were here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Clark were the following: Mike Lawless, a brother of Mrs. Clark, of South Omaha; Mr. Clark's sister, Mrs. McCraw, and daughter, of Salem, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gwynn and Mr. and Mrs. James Haynes, of Shenandoah; Miss Nona Gleason, of Essex; Mr. and Mrs. Mat O'Brien and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. James O'Brien, of Nebraska Oity; Anna Ryan, of Council Bluffs; Anna Shea, of Council Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs. Denny Ryan, and Miss Kate Morris, now a teacher in the schools at Council Bluffs, but who was formerly a popular teacher here at Imogene for five years, and who was a classmate of Miss Anna Clark at St. Francis academy. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 17, 1906

Clark, Seth J.
Seth J. Clark was born Sept. 23, 1840, in Massachusetts and came to East River township, Page county, Iowa, with his parents who formerly lived in Illinois, in 1859, and died Jan. 20, 1914, at Clarinda, Iowa, leaving five children: Walter, Wilbur, Bert, Myrtle and Edna, all of whom were with him in his last days except Myrtle, who lives in California. Geo. W. Clark and Mary Ann Cook of New Market were a brother and sister of Mr. Clark and his youngest sister, Susan, died at Colorado Springs July 14, last.. Emma T. Taylor, a young daughter of his sister, Susan, was also with him in his last days assisting much in making them pleasanter and easier for him.
In early life Mr. Clark was actively engaged in the business of freighting for the government, having a contract to haul goods and military supplies from St. Joseph, Leavenworth and Kansas City to Santa Fe, N. Mexico. The country he passed though was full of hostile lndians who very much resented, the advancements of civilization and were capturing and destroying, wherever they could. Mr. Clark's contract called for government protection with scouts and a guard. Col. Cody was then a government scout and traveled with Mr. Clark's, company on several trips, they becoming well acquainted.
It was his delight to tell of those exciting and toublesome times when they were constantly on the lookout for Indians. In telling of these experiences he said he did not know of killing a single Indian, but if he had not it was not because he had not shot at them often enough as there were many times when they were attacked by them. In fact, his teaming was brought to a sudden end by an overwhelming force of Indians swooping down on them and capturing their entire outfit, they only escaping with their lives. Mr. Clark lost about $40,000 in this raid and made claim against the government for his loss because they did not furnish adequate protection as agreed, but finding that the claim could not be completed without allowing some politician at least half of it for getting it through, he never made further attempt to collect his claim. It may have been this event which started him to thinking of social, and governmental evils. At any rate he gave much time and study to this subject and although he was a man of much propebty, owning over 800 acres of Page county land yet he had a vision of a time not far distant when the principles of Christianity would be carried out in politics, religion and all material things as well as in spiritual things.
Mr. Clark loved to be out of doors, spent much of his time riding horseback, and was especially fond of horses.
This active life has finally ended but he will be long remembered especially by those who knew him best.
The remains were taken to New Market Thursday noon for burial. CLARINDA HERALD and PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1914

Clark, T.N. "Tommy" - T. N. Clark, who was a passenger conductor on the Burlington Route between Villisca, Iowa, and St. Joseph, Mo., for about twenty years, and who during that time passed through Clarinda twice a day on his regular runs, died at his home in St. Joseph Friday, July 18, 1919, of heart disease. He was 76 years of age, a veteran of the Civil war, and the oldest railway conductor in point of service in the St, Joseph locality. During the time he ran between Villisca and St. Joseph it was his custom to go south through Clarinda in the morning and northward through this city in the evening on his way back from St. Joseph to Villisca. His medium height, slender build, gray hair, gray mustache and earnest hearing were noticeable characteristics of him in the later years of his life. A great many Page county people knew him and rode with him on his trains. Several years ago he was transferred from the Villisca-St Joseph branch of the Burlington to the St. Joseph-Chariton branch, and for some time before his death had a run between St. Joseph and Kansas City. Those who knew him well spoke of him as "Tommy" Clark. W. S. Potts, formerly a railroad man, now with the A. A. Berry Seed company in this city, referring to the demise of Conductor Clark, said that he had been a conductor so long that he was privileged to pick out the run that he wanted. It seems, therefore, that in his last days his preference for his work was on the St. Joseph-Kansas City division of the Burlington. And now he has punched his last ticket, issued his last receipt for a fare, pulled the train bell cord for the last time, and given his final signal to his engineer, having heard for himself the "All Abroard" he had so many times given for others, changed to a command that was all controlling, summoning him "abroad" the "train" on the eternal trip of his reward. Peace to his ashes! CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 24, 1919

Joseph Clark of Mason City, Iowa was called here Friday by the death of his brother, Hon. T. E. Clark. Joe is engaged in the law business up there and doing well. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 1, 1902

T. E. Clark is dead, was the sad news that reached this city by telegraph Sunday about 1 p. m., from his wife and son at Los Angeles, Cal. The announcement cast a gloom over the entire community, even though his life had been wavering in the balance for several months. He gradually improved while in Texas and continued to gain strength after reaching California, being able to walk around his room a few days before his death. But all at once he was taken with severe coughing which exhausted his strength and he expired Sunday about noon. Hon. Talton E. Clark has been a prominent and highly respected resident of Clarinda, and having grown up with the people and the city his name had become a household word and his ability a recognized fact in the mind of every citizen. Talt was born in Nicholasville, Ky., Oct. 18, 1845, and with his parents, Mr. and Jas. W. Clark, removed to Saline county, Mo. Ten years later the family moved to Nebraska City, Neb., where Talt engaged in the freighting business across the great plains, and many are the tales of hardship he has told of this life and the dangers encountered with the troublesome Indians of that section. In 1867 he quit that business and came to Clarinda, where his parents had located, his father being pastor of the Presbyterian church. Pull of vigor and a strong ambition to become a useful man among men, he decided to take up the law business, but he was without means to prosecute the work and maintain himself. Like all other life difficulties, he soon overcame this by sawing cord wood for private families and choring at odd intervals, and in 1869 he entered the law office of Hepburn & Morsman, being admitted to the bar in 1870. From that time on he forged to the front in his profession until he stood among the first of all lawyers in Southwest Iowa, if not the state. On Dec. 31, 1873, he was married to Miss Mary R. Burtch, and five children were the fruits of this union, four of whom, together with his affectionate wife, still live to mourn his untimely death. In 1881 the people of this district called him to serve them in the state senate, and re-elected him at the expiration of his term. He is the father of the well known prohibition law which bears his name. At home he held many different positions of trust, and was a pillar in the Presbyterian church with which he had been allied for years. Talt was a great believer in secret societies, and was familiar with the workings of the Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Ancient order of United Workmen and the Modern Woodmen. As a man, Mr. Clark was admired by all, and as a citizen Clarinda never had a better friend or advocate of her cause, while in social circles his presence always brought pleasure and mirth. A worthy man with a generous heart has been taken from us. Let his memory and good deeds ever abide with us. The remains are expected to arrive here tomorrow and the funeral to take place Saturday afternoon. The K. P. lodge will meet the remains at the depot. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 24, 1902

HON. TALTON E. CLARK IS DEAD
One of Page County's Most Prominent Citizens Passes Away in California
A telegram was received yesterday morning by Carroll Clark from Burtch Clark stating that his father, Hon. T. E. Clark, had died Sunday afternoon at one o'clock, in Los Angeles, Cal., and that they would start home with the body immediately, coming by way of Kansas City. No other particulars were given.
When the news of his death became known the expressions of sorrow were universal, for during his thirty five years residence in Clarinda, in both public and private life, as official, citizen, neighbor, friend, he had endeared himself to almost everyone, individually, in the community.
Talton E. Clark was born in Nicholsasville, Jessamine county, Ky., October 18, 1845, his parents being Rev. James W. and Martha Embry Clark. In 1854 his parents moved from Kentucky to Saline county, Mo., where young Talton grew to manhood. Here he received the foundation of his education, under the tutorage of his father. In 1865 he moved with his parents to Nebraska City, Neb., and engaged in driving teams across tha plains. In 1867 he came to Clarinda, to which place his parents had preceeded him, his father having been called to the pastorate of the Presbyterian church. In 1869 he entered the law office of Col. W. P. Hepburn and Capt. W. W.Morsman, and in 1870 was admitted to the bar, under Judge James Q. Day. He was married December 31, 1873, to Miss Mary R. Burtch. Five children were the fruits of the marriage, one dying in infancy and four with his devoted wife surviving him—Albert B., Ethel (Mrs. W. R. Bennett, of Darlington, Wis.), Jessica and Talton, Jr.
For a year, 1876, he was editor of the Herald, and if, during his editorial management, the paper was not a mint, it most certainly was "mighty good readin'."
Mr. Clark was a hard student all his life, and was one of the recognized leaders of the bar of south­western Iowa. As a pleader he excelled, and his power before a jury was unequalled in this section oi the state.
In 1881 he was elected to the state senate, and re-elected in 1885. He was the author of the famous "Clark combination lock" prohibitory law, and was one of the most vigorous advocates of prohibition in the state. It was while he was in senate that the state hospital for the insane was located at Clarinda, to the securing of which he was a very influential factor.
For years and years be has been a member of the school board of this city, and has always taken a great personal interest in the cause of education. He knew and was known by all the school children, and all of them loved him. His words of good cheer and encouragement will be treasured by many for years to come. Mr. Clark was a member at different.times of various secret orders—I. O. O. F., K. of P., A. O. U. W. and a social member cf the Modern Woodmen, but at the time of his death was a member of the K. of P. and Modern Woodmen only. He was a member of the Presbyterian church for nearly thirty-five years, uniting with the church shortly after coming to Clarinda, and has always taken a very active part in church work, for a number of years being an elder, and up to his last illness a member of the board of trustees and the teacher of the bible class.
During the early part of the winter he was taken down with a severe attack of pneumonia, which being aggravated by  a stubborn stomach trouble, brought him very low. In February he was taken to San Antonio, Texas, in hopes that the change might restore him to health. Not receiving the benefit hoped for there, he was taken to Los Angeles, Cali., and there he seemed to improve. Reports of an encouraging nature were received from him, and he himself believed he was on the road to recovery. Mr. C. F. Klise, who returned last week from spending the winter in California, was in to see him a week ago Friday, and found him cheerful and hopeful. He sent greetings to his Clarinda friends and spoke confidently of seeing them again in the fall.
The funeral services will probably be held at the house, under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias, and the sermon preached by his old pastor and intimate friend Dr. T. C. Smith, though at present definite announcement cannot be made.
Though one of the leading lawyers of southwestern Iowa, and enjoying a large practice, he died poor. His generosity was limited only by the amount in his purse, and no appeal for assistance was heard unheeded. It is safe to say that he gave away a competency. "He that giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord," and Hon. T. E. Clark has a large sum safely invested. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1902

Rev. and Mrs. W.R. Bennett, and her sister, Miss Jessica Clark and brother Talt, jr., of Darlington, Wis., were called home Friday by the death of their father, Hon. T. E. Clark, to attend the last sad rites Sunday. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 1, 1902

Accidental Death of Tony Clark.
Tony Clark, the son of Lou Clark, of this city, received a frightful gunshot wound in the left side last evening as the result of the accidental discharge of a twelve-gage shotgun which he held in his hand.   In company with Joe Muck, young Clark had spent the afternoon hunting up the river, northeast of this city, and about dusk was returning homeward when the two were overtaken by Louis Montgomery and a hack load of young people whom he had taken to the country during the day.   Mr. Montgomery invited the two boys to ride to town with him and Muck took a place on the front seat with Mr. Montgomery while Clark stood on the rear step resting his shotgun on the step beside him, holding it with his left hand while he held on to the hack with the other.   After they had started on, the jolting of the hack jostled the butt of the gun off the step, and in falling,  the hammer of one barrel struck on the step discharging the load of No. 6 shot which entered Clark's left side below  the heart, passing upward under the skin, missing the heart   half an inch.    Several ribs were splintered and the collarbone was broken.   The wound was a frightful one and the surgeons attempted this morning to remove the shot and the pieces of clothing, but the young man was very weak from pain and loss of blood, and died at 10:30.   He would have been eighteen years old had he lived till Sunday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 29, 1907

A terrible and tragic death was that which befell Tony Clark, the 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lew Clark, Tuesday. While out hunting with a party of friends Thanksgiving, while attempting to step into the wagon returning home the hammer of the gun was thrust against a part of the wagon which caused the discharge of the gun aud the entire load thereof was sent into his left breast and shoulder causing an awful wound. He was brought home and taken to the Killingsworth hospital and Friday forenoon while undergoing an operation he suddenly expired. It was a sad affair and should be a warning to users of fire arms to always be on the alert for accidents. The funeral was held Sunday at 10 o'clock at the family home, conducted by Rev. Abel. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 5, 1907

Mrs. W. W. Clark died Monday evening at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. A. Custer, where she had made her home for the past three months. Having been constantly ill during that time, Mrs. Clark was born in Indiana in 1841, but for several years past had made her home in Gravity, until her final illness. The body was taken to Gravity for interment and funeral services were held there yesterday.
Two sons, George, from Denver, and Fred, from Des Moines, were present. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 12, 1912

Wm. H Clark died at his home in Blanchard Thursday Nov. 21st. at the age of 94 years. On Tuesday of the same week he was stricken with paralysis from which he never rallied. He leaves a wife who is in her 80th year. Most of his life was spent in College Springs having lived in Page Co. for forty years.
Funeral services were held in Blanchard and interment took place in the Blanchard Cemetery.
CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 5, 1918

O. A, Cramer went to Red Oak yesterday morning to attend the funeral of Charles F. Clarke, who died there Friday morning, Mr. Clarke has been cashier of the First National Bank of Red Oak for thirty years and Mr. Cramer was associated with him in the bank from 1875 to 1878. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 23, 1906

John Clary, brother of Guy C. Clary of this city, died at his home in Clearmont, Mo., Saturday afternoon, Sept. 11, 1920. He had been ill for some weeks. The late Mr. Clary is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Clary, his sister, Mrs. Will Linebaugh, all of Clearmont, and his brother in this city. He has been the manager of the elevator in Clearmont and extensive farming interests of the Clary family.
The funeral was held at the Christian church in Clearmont Monday at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. E. Snodgrass of Maryville, MO. A number of Clarinda people were in attendance and a great many friends from Clearmont and vicinity. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 16, 1920

GUY CLARY'S BROTHER DIES
The funeral of John Clary, brother of Guy Clary of Clarinda, was held Monday afternoon at two o'clock at Clearmont. Mr. Clary's death occurred at his home in Clearmont Saturday morning, after an extended Illness. Before his illness confined him to his bed, he was county engineer of Nodaway county, Missouri. Guy Clary has spent the last few weeks at the bedside of his brother, and was with him at the time of his death. Those from Clarinda who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Earhart and son Fred, Max Kaufman. Richard Nothwehr, and Charles Fricke. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 16, 1920

Daniel Clayton Electrocuted.
Mr. George Clayton received a telegram yesterday morning from Fort Jay, Governor's Island, New York, informing him that his brother, Daniel, was accidentally killed by electrocution. No particulars were given. The deceased was Mr. Clayton's only full brother and was 37 years of age and unmarried. During the Spanish war he enlisted, was for two years in the Philippines, returning to this country after his discharge. He came to Clarinda with Hunt & Clayton's when they moved from New Market, and was here for about six months assisting in the store. He then enlisted in the 12th United States infantry, of which regiment he was a member at the time of his death. Mr. Claytou ordered the body to be sent to Burr Oak, Kans., to be buried by the side of the mother and he left for that place today to be present at the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 1, 1907

A telegram was received Monday from New York, by G. E. Clayton bearing the sad news of the death of his brother Daniel Clayton by accidentally coming in contact with a live electric wire, but no particalars were given. Mr. Clayton was a soldier in the regular army, being a member of the 12th United States infantry and stationed at Ft. Jay, Governor's Island, N. Y., at the time of his death. He was a single man and about 37 years of age. He was also a soldier in the Spanish war and served two years in the Philippines until discharged. He held a clerkship in the store of Hunt & Clayton in this city for about six months before his second enlistment and was a young man of good business qualifications. Mr. Clayton telegraphed I. Weil to have the body shipped to Burr Oak, Kans., for interment by the side of their mother, and he left yesterday for that place to attend the funeral. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 3, 1907

David E. Clayton, who fought for the preservation of the Union is dead at Siam. His funeral was conducted at the Methodist Episcopal church at that place, Wednesday of last week. The following is furnished for publication in The Journal: "David E. Clayton was born in Washington county, O., July 17, 1837, and died in his home in Siam, Taylor county, la., Feb. 28, 1916, age 79 years, 7 months and 11 days. Mr. Clayton was reared to manhood on a farm in Ohio. In the year of 1857 he came to Gentry county, Mo., and in the following year came to Iowa. In the year 1862 he returned to Ohio to visit his parents, and while at home Lincoln's call came for volunteers for the Union army. On August 21, 1862, he enlisted in Company G Ohio infantry, as a sergeant, and serving until the close of the war. He was a participant in the following battles: Fort Donleson, Stone River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, the capture of. Jonesboro, and Atlanta, the Atlanta campaign, Sherman's celebrated march to the sea, and the last regular battle of Bentonville. He marched with his regiment to Richmond, then to Washington, D.C., where he participated in the grand review. He was mustered out in Washington, D. C., with honors. Mr. Clayton was united in marriage to Miss Harriett E. Griffith, Feb. 27, 1866, and to this union were born four children: Ora G., Alva J., Elza E., and Mary H., all living in Iowa except Mary, who, as the wife of Mr. Scrivener, lives in Craig, Mo. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. David Clayton moved to Taylor county, la, where they have made their home ever since. Mr. Clayton was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church in 1883, and has been a faithful devoted member, serving his church in various relations as an officer. He was a subscriber to The Northwestern Christian Advocate for many years. Surely these lines are none too appropriate for so active life:
'Sleep on, oh soul, with peaceful,sleep From which none never wake to weep, You've earned this long much needed rest. Sleep on.   sleep on,   O   loved and blessed.'" CLARINDA JOURNAL and CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 9, 1916   

Another Old Resident Gone.

The funeral of David Clayton was held Wednesday afternoon, from his residence northeast of Siam. Mr. Clayton was one of the early comers to this section of country, being nearly eighty years of age. He was a soldier for his country in the Civil War, being thus a Grand Army Veteran, and also a lifelong Methodist. Rev. J. A. Nayle of Shambaugh conducted the services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 2, 1916

Mrs. Lillie Clayton died at her home on East Chestnut street, Saturday morning, Aug. 27, 1921, at 1 o'clock. She had been in failing health for some time. It was at the request of Mrs. Clayton that William Orr conducted the funeral services.Which were held at Mrs. Clayton's home at 5 o'clock Sunday evening. The remains were taken to Van Meter Monday morning for burial by the side of Mrs. Clayton's husband. Mrs. Clayton's son, Joe Clayton, and his wife and daughter arrived here during the last hours of Mrs. Clayton's life and were present at the funeral. They with Mr. Orr, accompanied the remains to Van Meter. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1921

Lincon Morton Clayton was born near Bedford, Ind., April 17, 1860, and died at his home in Clarinda, Ia., February 8th, 1913, aged 62 years, 10 months and 23 days.
On January 9th, 1884, he united in marrigae with Miss Lillie Ethel Brack at Edel, la. To this union was given one son, Joseph George Clayton, who remain to mourn the father's departure. He is also survived by one brother, Benjamin H. Clayton, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, and five sisters, namely: Mrs. Jennie Thomas of Des Moines, Mrs. Mattie Thomas of Viota, Iowa., Mrs. Mattie England. of Van Noter, Iowa, Mrs. Bettie Thompson of Independence, Iowa, and Mrs. Mandy Harris of Spokoan, Washington. Mr. Clayton's father is now 92 years of age and is also among those who mourn, his departure.
Mr. Clayton had been a member of the Methodist church at Vans Meter, Iowa, for about thirty years. Here he also made his home after his marriage till 1895 when he moved to Taylor county. He moved to Clarinda about three years ago and has made this his home till the time of his death. He was a member of the Masonic order at Van Meter, Iowa, where the remains will be taken for interment.
Funeral services were conducted from the home Monday afternoon by Rev. Clarence M. Eppard of the Christian church, assisted by C. W. Bisbee, a near and dear friend the family.
Mrs. Clayton and son, Joseph, wish to express their sincere thanks for the kindness of friends in the time of their bereavement.
CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1913

Mr. L. N. Clayton died Sunday evening at his home in northeast Clarinda. He had been in poor health a long time and several weeks ago an operation was performed for an abcess in the back part of head. The funeral was held Monday at the home at 3:30 p. m., and the remains shipped to Van Meter, Iowa his former home, for interment. He was about 52 years of age and a member of the Masonic lodge at New Market where he formerly resided. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1913

Christopher C. Claytor. At the age of past 78 years, Christopher passed away Saturday afternoon, Dec. 17th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Moore on N. 14th Street, where he had a serious stroke of paralysis a few days before. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Christian Church, conducted by the pastor Rev. Jas. A. Burns, the Grand Army comrades of Mr. Claytor also being present and conducting their impressive ceremony. Mr. Claytor was a veteran of the Civil War, besides being a member of the I. O. O. F. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery.
Besides his daughter, Mrs. Moore, Mr. Claytor leaves a son, Pearl Claytor of San Diego, California, and at the same place another daughter, Miss Grace Claytor. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 22, 1921

The funeral of Christopher C. Claytor was held Monday afternoon at the Christian church. Mrs. J. W. Sellards played the beautiful solo, "Resignation," accompanied by Miss Aletha Hutchings. Rev. J. A. Burns spoke briefly and comfortingly and the G. A.  R. post gave as a last tribute of love and devotion their beautiful ritual service.    Interment was in Clarinda cemetery.   The pall bearers were S B. Gorman, William Orr, I. E. Stickelman, Charles Reed and Dr. H. C. Hawley.  
The following obituary has been written for The Journal:
"Christopher C. Claytor was born July 3, 1843, in Fairfield county, Ohio. He enlisted in the army there at the beginning of the Civil war and served until the close of the war. After his discharge from the army he came to Clarinda and married Melissa Cunning, and with but very brief exceptions their married life was spent here until Mrs. Claytor's death, Sept. 6, 1904. Mr. Claytor is survived by three children: Purl S. Claytor, Los Angeles, Calif.; Grace Claytor of San Diego, Calif, and Mrs. R. H. Moore of Clarinda, Iowa. One daughter, Mattie Claytor, died in Des Moines, Oct. 26, 1918 and one son, Amy, died in infancy. One brother, D. L. Claytor, of Indianola, is still living and was at his bedside at the time of his death. Mr. Claytor seemed in his usual health Monday, Dec. 12, and walked down town in the afternoon, but a stroke of paralysis came shortly after he arose Tuesday morning, which was the direct cause of his death. He lay until Saturday in a semi-conscious state and at 3 p.m. he quietly slept away."
The late Mr. Claytor was a carpenter by trade. About forty years ago he had a furniture store in Clarinda on the north side of the square. He was in business there about ten years. Later he again engaged in the same business north of the Linderman Hotel. Mr. Claytor became a member of the Christian church of this city very soon after its organization. Later while away from Clarinda his membership was transferred elsewhere, but at the time of his death he was a member of the Christian church here. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 22, 1921

Claytor, Mattie - Miss Mattie Claytor, formerly of this city, died at her home in Des Moines, at 12:45 Tuesday morning. The remains were brought here for interment this morning. A short service was held at the cemetery at 9:30 o'clock. Her father, C. C. Claytor, and sister, Miss Grace Claytor accompained the remains. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 25, 1917

Claytor, Melissa Cunning - Mrs. C. C. Claytor died Friday, Sept. 4. 1903, at her home in north Clarinda, from the result of a stroke of paralysis, aged 56 years, 10 months and 9 days. Melissa Cunning was a native of Indiana, and in 1819 removed with her parents to Davis City, Iowa, and in 1857 they located in this county. On Dec, 11, 1870, she was married to C. C. Claytor, and five children were born to them, four of whom together with the husband are left to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and loving mother. The funeral was held Saturday, conducted by Rev. Fisher. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 10, 1903

Claytor, Melissa C. Cunning - Melissa C. Cunning was born in Fountain County, Indiana, October 25, 1846. In 1849 she removed with her parents to Davis County, Iowa, and in 1857 to Page county where she has since resided.

December 11, 1870, she was united in marriage to C.C. Claytor. Of this union five children were born, four of whom and the father survive her to mourn her departure.

In early youth she united with the Christian church. Her life has been that of an earnest, faithful, God-fearing christian and has been an inspiration to her associates in this work. In the home she has been the most loving and faithful--all that a true wife and mother could be. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 8, 1903

Mrs. S. J. Claytor died at the home of Mrs. Mary Burge in this city, Saturday afternoon, June 18, 1921, following a stroke of paralysis about a half hour previous.   Mrs. Claytor had been ill for about two weeks and had left her own home to be at the home of   Mrs. Burge.  Friday before her death she was better and hoped to go home soon.   She was out of doors when taken with the stroke and never regained consciousness.   The funeral was held at her home Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J, M. Williams.   The remains were taken to Milo for burial beside the grave of her husband who was fatally injured near Clarinda about thirty-five years ago while working on a bridge gang. He died about a week after the accident.   Mrs. Claytor was born Dec. 25, 1843, in Hancock county, Ind.  When a small girl she came with her parents to Warren county, Iowa.   She was married when a young woman to Joseph R. Claytor.   A brother of Mrs. Claytor, James Walker of Lucas, and another brother, Charles C. Walker, and daughter Josephine, of Durham, Kans., came to Clarinda after the death of Mrs. Claytor.   Mrs. George Pfander of Shenandoah and John Kimsey of that place, cousins of the deceased, were also here. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 30, 1921

The death of Mrs. Sarah J. Claytor, who has made her home on S. 14th Street, occured Saturday, June 18th. She was 77 years, 5 months and 22 days of age. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the remains being taken to Milo, la., for burial. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 23, 1921

A. T. CLEMENT FUNERAL
HELD LAST WEDNESDAY.
Slowly and solemnly on Wednesday afternoon the funeral cortege carried to Clarinda cemetery the earthly remains of A. T. Clement, one of our oldest and most respected Page county citizens. The services at the grave were conducted by the Masonic brethren, according to ritual. The casket was one which Mr. Clement himself had made, many years ago, being himself an expert cabinet maker. At the residence no music was sung, in deference to the wishes of the deceased, who desired that the ceremonies be as simple as possible, in keeping with his modest but useful life. Rev. W. C. Williamson and Prof. J. A. Woods voiced the sentiments of many friends present, the following obituary being read by one of the friends present who had known Mr. Clement for many years:

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS:
Only a very few, short weeks have passed since we met here, to pay our fond tribute to the memory of a faithful wife and loving mother, a dear friend, and the keeper of this home. Today we seek to render a like service to the memory of a devoted husband, a loving, careful father, an unselfish neighbor, and the builder, supporter and head of this home, now forever broken.
Mr. A. T. Clement was born in New York State, Aug. 21, 1832. Was married July 22, 1855, to Miss Eliza Castello, at Cincinnatti, Ohio. Came to Clarinda, Iowa, in 1869. Died in his home in Clarinda, March 19th, 1916.
Let us look at some of the outstanding things in his life, and some of the prominent characteristics in his character, learning from them lessons which shall make us gentle, strong, brave and victorious in life. The first thing we notice is, as we get the facts of his history, that he was what is known as a self-made man. He early learned that (under God's blessing), he must depend on his own hands and head for success in life, and that he must be industrious, that his habits must be correct and his judgment clear. God pity the man who never learns these lessons. Mr. Clement was strictly temperate in almost everything, unless it was his great propensity for work. No doubt his temperate habits enabled him to accomplish so much and to live nearly 84 years. Be assured we can not break God's laws and the penalty not be enacted. Loyalty was another outstanding characteristic. He was loyal to his business. Few working days found him absent from his office. He was loyal to his customers, doing much in his day in the undertaking business, as he had more than three thousand cases. And yet, while frugal and careful in his living, he never became opulent. He has ever been loyal to the city and community in which he resided. During his stay here of nearly 47 years, he saw, and helped to make, great changes in Clarinda. From a pioneer village, with the disadvantages belonging to that class, he saw it become a beautiful little modern city, with fine future prospect. He was loyal in doing what he believed was best for the community, and did it in a quiet but effective way. He saw the schools in this city grow from small beginnings to their present size and efficiency, and for a number of years was an active, efficient member of the Board of Education. He was loyal to his friends. Very quiet in manner, never demonstrative, "he was as true as steel, and ever ready to help his friends in any right and laudable way. But Mr. Clement's loyalty was preeminent in his home, the place where a man's real character is seen and felt more than elsewhere. Always there, unless compelled by business or other duties to be absent, he was content and happy. His management of the home was firm but patient and kind, and he was ever solicitous in regard to each member. Thoroughness seemed to be another of his characteristics. In purchasing goods he wanted the best, and in manufacturing goods he expended his best efforts. He made his own casket, about twenty five years ago. Mr. Clement was an active member of the Masonic Fraternity, having filled most of the offiices in that organization. He retained his mental faculties to the last, and at time of Mrs. Clement's death, although very weak and confined to his bed, he helped to arrange all the details of her funeral. Mr. Clement's three daughters survive him, and reside in this city; Mrs. A. B. Robinson, Mrs. W. L. Lundy and Mrs. T. A. Wilson.
All honor to a devoted father, a true friend, an old, esteemed citizen, and a good man. The workers pass from us, but their influence remains. CLARINDA HERALD, Mar 23, 1916

A. T. Clement. Following the death of Mrs. Eliza Clement, in Clarinda, Saturday, Feb. 12, 1916, her husband, A. T. Clement, passed away in the same home, Sunday, March 19, 1916. Mr. Clement, who was in failing health at an advanced age, last fall retired from the management of his business, and was obliged to remain at home, confined to his bed, for a considerable time before his death. Mrs. Clement cared for him in his illness until she suddenly was stricken with hemorrhage of the brain only the Wednesday before her demise. Thus husband and wife have been taken, nearly together, leaving relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
Mr. Clement was born in Alleghany county, N. Y., Aug. 21, 1832, so died in the eighty-fourth year of his age. When a boy he went to live with an uncle near Jackson, Mich., and in Michigan attended school. He later returned to his old home in New York, and then, in 1852, went to Lexington, Ky., .and from there was engaged in river freighting to Cincinnati. In 1854 he married Miss Eliza Costello of Cincinnati. He and his bride went to New York and from there to Grant county, Wis. He engaged in farming, there, and elsewhere, and prospered in land and agriculture. In 1866 he and Mrs. Clement moved to Osage. la., where Mr. Clement engaged in the furniture business. He sold out that business after three years' experience in it, and came to Clarinda in 1869, where he reentered the furniture business and conducted that and the undertaking business here in connection until within a comparatively short time until his death.
A vast amount of furniture was sold from his store and he was the undertaker for a great many of the dead buried in Page and adjoining counties. He was a good, honorable business man, who, while he had the strength and health was greatly attached to his store, gave his close personal attention to his business affairs, and naturally prospered. As a friend his companionship was enjoyble; he was a very interesting conversationalist, and it always paid one to listen to him. He will be very much missed by the older settlers, as well as by many of the newer ones.
He is survived by three daughters, all of whom reside in Clarinda. They are Mary E., wife of A. B. Robinson; Alice E., wife of W. L. Lundy, and Minnie B., wife of T. A. Wilson. One daughter, Jennie, who married Jacob Loy Jr., has long been dead, and a son, Stillman, was drowned here in the Nodaway river when a boy.
The funeral of Mr. Clement was held from the family home on South Fifteenth street, yesterday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. W. C. Williamson, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, assisted by Prof. J. A. Woods, who is an elder of the Presbyterian church. Dr. Williamson and Prof. Woods had officiated in the same capacity at the funeral of Mrs. Clement, Tuesday, Feb. 15. The two funerals were very similar, except at the funeral of Mr. Clement the Masonic fraternity took charge from the house. At the funeral yesterday Prof. Woods read an excellent paper giving points in the life of Mr. Clement, and expressive of the professor's estimate of an old-time friend. Dr. Williamson read from the Bible as he had done at the funeral of Mrs. Clement, and at the funeral of Mr. Clement read the Twenty-third Psalm. He spoke fittingly from the fourth verse of that Psalm.
The burial service at the grave was conducted by Nodaway lodge, No. 140, A., F. and A. M., of which the deceased was long a member, and of which he had served as worshipful master. As a Mason Mr. Clement had risen to membership as a Knight Templar. At his funeral Dr. W. C. Phillips acted as master, Dr. T. E. Powers as marshal, and James Hughes carried the Bible. The pallbearers were members of the lodge, as follows: E. B. Westcott, Hugh Miller, L. N. Cleveland, T. L. Brown, Bruce Cramer and William F. Stipe.
Burial was in the Clement family lot in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 23, 1916

A. T. Clement Answers the Call From Earth
At 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon the spirit of A. T. Clement passed from this earthly home to the final resting place prepared for mortal man. His last moments were peaceful and painless as was evidenced by the family of children gathered around his bedside. Up to the five minutes before his death he appeared in the same condition he had for days before. Then came a few gargling sounds in the throat and he fell asleep to wake no more in this great world of wonders and mystery.
Mr. Clement was a native of the state of New York, having as his birthplace Alleghaney county, with a date of Aug. 21, 1832, making his age 84 years 7 months and 28 days.   When a boy in his teens he caught the western spirit and went to live with an uncle near Jackson, Mich.  Here he attended district school for several terms. He turned back from there eventually to his old home, but the open west was pleading for him so in 1852, Lexington, Ky., being his location, engaged in river freighting to Cincinatti.   It was at the latter city he formed the acquaintance of Miss Eliza Costello, and their friendship culminated in marital relations in 1854.   They returned to New York about a year afterwards and later they went to the new northwest, locating in Grant county, Wis. He broke virgin  land there on  a farm which he sold, at a good profit, afterwards duplicating the same work on many others.   In 1866 they located at Osage, la., where he engaged in the furniture business.   After three years this store was sold and they came to Clarinda in March, 1869, where he took up the furniture business again and became the leading merchant in that line.  He continued in this" activity until last September, when his health failed him and he could no longer attend to the needs of his store.   A fine two story brick building and an elegant residence for his home mark a portion of his thrift through untired energy and perseverance.
As a man he was a man among men — "rue and honorable in all his dealings, his word being as good as his dealings, his word ~ being as good as his note. In former years he held several civic offices of trust and many years was an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, reaching the lofty eminence of Knight Templar. His was a life which every young man might well strive to imitate. He was the father of four children, Stillman who was drowned in the Nodaway river while a boy, Mary E., wife of A. B. Robinson; Jennie, who was the wife of Jacob Loy Jr., both of whom died years ago; Alice E., wife of W. L. Lundy, and Minnie B., wife of T. A. Wilson.  The three survivors reside in this city and were with him during his last four months' sickness and at the bedside in the last earthly moments of his career. His lovely companion through sunshine and shadow preceeded to the great beyond just five weeks ago last Saturday night. As a husband he was attentive and devoted and as a father kind and indulgent.
Realizing as he did in earlier life the certain passing of all mortal beings, about twenty-five years ago he carefully and thoughtfully constructed with his own hands and from choice wood best suited to his liking, a beautiful casket, metallic lined, which had been carefully preserved by himself and now contains all that remains of this once strong and active man. May he rest in peace and richly reap the reward awaiting all just and honorable humanity.
Funeral from the home on Wednesday, March 22, at 2:30 p.m. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 21, 1916

Clement, Eliza A. Castello - Noble Old Lady
Eliza Clement, wife of Mr. A. T, died suddenly Saturday evening at 10 o'clock at the family residence in Clarinda, after a brief illness about three days following an attack of hemorrhage of the brain, in the 78th year of her age.
Up to Wednesday evening of last she was in usual good health for of her advanced age, giving motherly care and attention to her husband who has been in very poor health for several months. It was this loving duty she was performing at 7:30 that evening when a slight scream was heard by her daughters in other parts of the home. They responded quickly and found her lying helpless on the floor. A physician was called and everything done that mortal hands and skill could do, but ere midnight came she passed into an unconscious sleep from which she never awoke.

Mrs. Clement was born in Dublin, Ireland, and in early childhood found her way to this country, making her home in Cincinnati, Ohio, for several years. It was here she formed the acquaintance of A. T. Clement; a native of New York, and in 1854 she became his wife. Here they resided about one year and then returned to his home in Alleghany county, N.Y., where they lived a year or more, when he decided to go westward again and they were located at various points in Wisconsin and northeastern Iowa until March, 1869, when the family came to this city and have since resided here,

Mrs Clement was the mother of five: Stillman Clement, Mrs. Mary E. Robinson, Mrs. Jennie Loy, Mrs. Alice E. Lundy. and Mrs. Minnie B. Wilson. All but Stillman and Jennie survive her and were at the bedside during her last hours on earth, watching, waiting and hoping for relief from their anguish of heart, but as the shades o'Saturday evening gathered with the beautiful setting of a golden sun in the western horizon that wintry night, giving evidence of the closing of another day, there came the quickened, labored efforts of breathing and the weakened heart palsations of this good old lady, showing plainly the closing day of her earthly life, and gradually she sank away until the stillness of the hour of 10:05 arrived when the sweet peace of an everlasting sleep crept over her without a struggle and the spirit returned to the creator who gave it life and existence in this great and wonderful world.

Mrs. Clement was one of the most noble and highly esteemed women in the community, and held a respect and love won by her womanly qualities during her long residence in this city. To know her was to appreciate her kind companionship and generosity. Many are the needy who have found comfort and relief from her liberal heart and helping hands.
As a wife she was all that this honored title implies, ever watchful of her husband's interests and welfare and always brightening his daily pathway.
As a mother—the story is told in that one fond word—kind, indulgent, watchful and sacrificing to a fault to meet her children's wants and desires.
Besides her husband and children she leaves six grandchildren—F. C. Robinson of Pomona, Calif.; H. B. Robinson, now of Kansas City,.Mo.; Mrs. Lucile Finley, Misses Edith and Lydia Robinson and Miss Lorene Lundy, of this city; together with two great-grandchildren—Mary Eleanor Robinson of Pomona, and Robert Glenn Finley of this city, to mourn her death.
A good woman has passed to the Great Beyond to the reward awaiting her over there, but the community deeply regrets her departure.
The funeral services were held this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2:30 p. m. from the home, 302 S. 15th street, conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson, assisted by Prof. J. A. Woods. Interment in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 15, 1916

Mrs. Eliza Clement
Mrs. Eliza Clement, wife of A. T. Clement, died at their home in Clarinda, Saturday, Feb. 12, 1916, at 10 o'clock p.m. Hemorrhage of the brain led to her sudden demise after an illness of only about three days. She was so well the previous Wednesday evening that she was waiting on her invalid husband at the time she was seized with her fatal illness. Mrs. Clement was a most estimable lady, very devoted to her home and family, and thoroughly respected by all who knew her. She was in the seventy-eighth year of her age. She was born in Dublin, Ireland. Her marriage to Mr. Clement took place in Cincinnati, O., in 1854. Afterward they lived in New York state, Wisconsin and northeastern Iowa. They came to Clarinda in March, 1869, since which time they have resided here. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Clement, three of whom survive: Mrs. A. B. Robinson, Mrs. W. L. Lundy and Mrs. T. A. Wilson, all residing in Clarinda. The two children who are deceased are Stillman Clement and Mrs. Jennie Loy. Mrs. Clement was a member of Clarinda chapter. No. 214. O. K. P. The funeral was held at the family home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, assisted by Prof. J. A. Wood, Dr. Williamson read different selections from the Bible and commented on the same. Prof. Woods read a finely prepared obituary of Mrs. Clement.   The service was witnessed by the husband of the deceased, from his sick bed, which he was unable to leave. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 17, 1916

Mrs. A. T. Clement Laid to Rest in Clarinda Cemetery. A Well Spent Life.
Mrs. Eliza Clement departed this life on Saturday, at the ripe age of more than 77 years, the remains being laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in the Clarinda cemetery. Many friends gathered at the Clement home to pay their last tribute to the departed. Rev. W. C. Williamson conducted the services, leading in prayer and making a few appropriate and heartfelt remarks, assisted by Prof. J. A. Woods, who for so many years has been a friend of the family. The husband A. T. Clement being confined to his bed, was unable to go to the cemetery, but the cortege, composed of automobiles, was a large one. The following obituary written by a friend of the family was read at the funeral, which is so much better than we could compose, we print it in full:
Eliza A. Castelo was born Dec. 26, 1836, in Ireland; was married to Mr. A. T. Clement, July 22, 1854, at Cincinnatti, Ohio—came to Clarinda, la., in March 1869, and died in Clarinda, Feb. 12, 1916.
Mrs. Clement was the mother of five children, Stillman, Mary, Jennie, Alice and Minnie. Of these, two, Stillman and Jennie, have passed into the beyond; the other three remain and are Mrs. Ambrose Robinson, Mrs. W. S. Lundy, and Mrs. T. A. Wilson.
Mrs. Clement was preeminently a home-lover and a home-maker. For more than 61 years as wife and mother, she reigned in one home, a queen. We know of no realm of influence, where woman exerts so great or so sacred a power for good as in the home. A tree is known by its fruit. A life is measured by its impress on others. Judged by this standard, words can never express Mrs. Clement's worth. Her bodily presence will no longer be with us, but she shall still live through her children and decendents. Eternity itself can never fully reveal the power and influence of a life well lived.
As proof that Mrs. Clement's life was well lived we refer you to the lives of her children and the esteem in which they are held in this community.
The passing from our midst of Mrs. Clement, reminds us that the number of old Clarinda settlers is being constantly lessened.. Almost 47 years ago or nearly a half century ago Mr. and Mrs. Clement came to this city and began to exert their influence for its upbuilding. They were especially interested in Clarinda schools. For a number of years after Clarinda became a town the school was simply a graded school, but as time passed on and high schools were organized in larger cities, Clarinda, the graded school was changed to Clarinda high school. The first class of five young ladies was graduated in the spring of 1875. Two of this class were Mary and Jennie Clement. Later on, Alice graduated and still later the fourth and youngest daughter, Minnie received her education in this same school.
All honor to the faithful wife, loving selfsacrificing mother, true friend and helpful neighbor and esteemed citizen. We shall soon commit her body to the grave and it shall molder back to mother earth, but her spirit shall live on and on and on down never ending ages. In our sorrow we do not forget the other head of this family the faithful husband and loving father who is for a little while left behind in a weakened condition. God sustain him and bless him. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 17, 1916

News has just reached his kinsman in this city that C. W. Clesson of Lincoln, Nebr., who married Miss Marie Gorrell, daughter of Jess Gorrell of this city, was lying at the point of death in a hospital in that city. The accident was negotiated while hunting, a shot gun being the instrument. Exact details as to how he happened to be shot in side at an angle through the bowels to the groin have not been ascertained at this time.  The news stated that he was very low and fear of tetanus, commonly known as lockjaw, was prevalent.   This was probably caused by lack of opportunity for necessary care when the man was first injured.
Mr. Clesson lived here during the greater part of last year and is at present employed as head of the hardware department in one of Lincoln's large stores. Ill luck seems to have been his lot for the last few months as he was just recovering from a long siege of illness. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 21, 1916

Word comes from Oakland, Calif., of the death at that place Saturday, of Mr. A E. Cleveland, the father of L. N. Cleveland, of this city, who was called there by his father's illness about two weeks ago. The daughter, Mrs. Grant Sutherland, was also present for several days before Mr. Cleveland's death. CLARINDA HERALD, Apr 28, 1908

L. N. Cleveland arrived home Monday from Oakland, Calif., where he was called several weeks ago by the illness and death of his father, the old gentleman passing away soon after his arrival. Lee says he likes the appearance of that country but does not seem to be entirely in love with the climate as it was cold and changeable during his stay there, and then he experienced the effects of three light earthquakes which brought fear and dread to him of what might happen in the twinkling of an eye. Expect Lee is not fully ready if prepared to "shake off this mortal coil" just at this time in his life. He also took quite an extensive view of the Pacific coast country. His mother and her younger son who is attending school there still retain their home at Oakland. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 21, 1908

Cleveland, Neal - Neal Cleveland, brother of L. N. Cleveland of Clarinda, died at Oakland Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1917, after a short illness with pneumonia. Mr. Cleveland received word in Clarinda, Wednesday, of his brother's serious illness, and as the word was not satisfactory talked to his mother, Mrs. A. E. Cleveland, in Oakland, Calif. by long distance telephone call over the Bell Telephone company's lines. The call was put through from this city in very few minutes, and from the standpoint of the conversation carried on was very satisfactory to Mr Cleveland, although of course, the news which he received was bad. Mr. Cleveland arrived in Oakland, Sunday, and the funeral services for his brother was held there Monday. Neal Cleveland, the deceased, was 25 years of age. A sister Mrs. D. G. Sutherland, of Seattle was also present at the funeral. The mother Mrs. A. E. Cleveland, will go to Seattle to spend some time there with her daughter, Mrs. Sutherland, after which she expects to come to Clarinda to visit her son L. N. Cleveland. Mr. Cleveland is expected home in Clarinda the latter part of this week. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1917

Clevenger, Daniel - We learn from Dr. VanSandt that Daniel Clevenger died at his home in Kansas, November first, from a long protracted attack of consumption. He was one of the early settlers in this place and was well known as a furniture dealer. He left here about twelve years ago. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 16, 1900

Died Feb. 2nd, 1901, Mrs. Matilda Anne Clipson—nee Barker—aged 85 years, 1 month, and 11 days. She was born at Boston, Lincolnshire England, Dec. 21, 1815. She was one of a family of six children, four sisters and two brothers, and was the last living member of that family. On Nov. 5th, 1840 in London she became the wife of Mr. William Clipson, a widower with two children, Carrie and Jane; their home was in London until 1853, when they came to the United States. Since then the family home has been and is in this township. Mrs. Clipson was the mother of thirteen children, of whom six are living as follows: Wm, H., who lives in Missouri, John C., of Iowa; James and Albert, near Catlin; and Richard and Harriet A., who lived with their mother. About ten years ago George Hines, an orphan boy from Chicago, was taken into the home and was given the same love and respect as if one of the family.
Mrs. Clipson was a member of the Church of England, but thirty-live years ago she united with the M. E. church. Her membership was at Fairview church.
The remains were brought to the M. E. church in Catlin on Monday at 11 o'clock, followed by over one hundred conveyances with friends of the family. The large new church was filled to its fullest capacity.
The sermon was an appeal to the living to be influenced by the life of this model woman so that the close should be as peaceful and desirable as was hers. The speaker had been acquainted with the deceased for many years and could with confidence pronounce a eulogy over her remains such as is not heard in a life time.
The burial took place in Oakridge cemetery. Thus has passed away a model woman, an earnest Christian, a kind and sympathetic neighbor, a woman widely known and universally respected. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 19, 1901

Clipson Dead. We learn from J. C. Clipson that his brother W. H. Clipson, who will be remembered by many of our people as a former resident of this place, died at his home in Climax Springs, Mo., a few days ago. The deceased had been in poor health for a year or more but it was not thought that he was in so serious a condition as was the case and his death was a great surprise to his family. He lived here for a number of years and was well and favorably known as a citizen. He was a painter by trade and worked at the business a number of years in and around Clarinda. He moved to Missouri about twelve years ago. The deceased was one of the first to offer his services to his country in the civil war, enlisting in Co. A. of the Twenty-first Ill. regiment, of which Gen. Grant was the Colonel. He served throughout the war and was honorably discharged. He was a faithful and devoted member of the Baptist church. He left a wife and a large family of children to mourn his death. He was born in England 62 years ago. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 11, 1903

Isaac S. Clowser died last night at hie home in the old Crabill property in the northwest part of town aged 52 years, 4 months and 17 days. Mr. Clowser was born in Noble county, Ohio, August 1, 1853. His death was the result of tuberculosis. Tbe funeral was held today at 2 o'clock at the Christian church. An obituary will appear later. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 19, 1905

Isaac Clowser died at his home southeast of the city Sunday from consumption. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 21, 1905