Page County, Iowa obituaries
transcribed by Pat O'Dell genpat@netins.net
 
 
Duble, Charles William -

Charles Wm. Duble, son of John and Nora Duble, was born in Wayne county, la., April 18, 1885, and died at the home of his parents in Clarinda, la., Sept. 22, 1917, at 9 a. m. For a number of years Charles was in poor health from tuberculosis of the throat and lungs. On Thursday prior to his death the writer with one of the pilgrims went to the home and prayed with him, he claimed the victory which brought salvation to his soul. As the end came near he was concious and said to his mother, "Do not grieve over me, I am all right with the Lord, then died happy. He leaves to mourn their loss, a father and mother and two sisters.  Two sisters and four brothers have preceeded him. May the living prepare for death and thus be ready when called. The writer read Ru. 21, and used as text Mtt. 24:40.—Rev. C. W. Kelley. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 27, 1917

Charles William Duble, son of John and Nora Duble, was born in Wayne county, April 18, 1885, and died at the home of his parents in Clarinda, la, Sept. 22, 1917, at 9 a.m.  For a number of years Charles was in poor health from tuberculosis of the throat and lungs, which caused his death.   Two days before his death, while we prayed with him, he found peace with God. As the end drew near he was perfectly conscious and said to his mother, "Do not grieve over me, I am all right with the Lord," then died happy. His father and mother and two   sisters   survive him.   Two sisters and four brothers have passed away before him. May the living prepare for death and be ready when called. The writer conducted the funeral service, Sunday, at the home by reading Revelations, and used as the text, Matthew   xxiv,   44 —W.C. Kelley.

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 27, 1917

 

Dudley, Louise I.-

FORMER HAWLEYVILLE RESIDENT DIED IN OKLA.

A letter received by Mrs. F. W. .Ammons has brought the sad news of the death of Mrs. George Dudley, at her home town in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Mrs. Dudley was playing the piano at the Presbyterian Church, on Easter Sunday, during the evening song service, when taken with a stroke of apoplexy, from which she failed to recover. Her husband still resides in Tishomingo, where he is engaged in the hardware business. Mrs. Dudley had many good friends in this vicinity, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley having lived in Hawleyville twenty years ago, running a general store there. Eighteen years ago they left for Oklahoma, where they have since resided. Mrs. Dudley has one daughter living in Tishomingo. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley is also living. Before moving to Hawleyville, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley lived in St. Joseph, moving from there to sell a stock of goods, which Mr. Dudley had purchased in Hawleyville; but they liked the community so well they staid there for about eight years, making many very good friends who regret to learn of the good woman's death. CLARINDA HERALD, May 1, 1919

Mrs. G. W. Dudley. The tribute to the memory of Mrs. George W. Dudley, former Page county woman, who lived a number of years at Hawleyville, is taken from The Capital-Democrate, of Tishomingo, Okla. Many people in this vicinity will remember Mrs. Dudley and regret her death.
This is not an obituary, eulogy or chronicaled flower so accustomed to follow the loss of a woman prominent among the progressive movements of her community. It is a statement in brief of a life so well spent as to be of service long after its earthly termination.
Louise I. Dudley was a woman of the most decided views. She marked well her pathway and then deviated none from the course. Positive, resolute, conscientious, with the strongest convictions, rather break than bend or cringe to ideas inconsistant with the nobler and grander ideals of life.
Born neath the limpid blue of southtern skies that she loved and cherished ever, she was the last of that old school aristocracy and southern blue blood; she was a pioneer of the Tishomingo, of the beautiful Indian country, long before statehood, coming with her husband and family into the new country, she sat about at once to asserts the rights of those better social folk that build character into the fabric of a community. She was the leading factor in the organization, building and maintaining one of the best churches in this state, and had the distinction of being the builder of churches in more than one community. A woman of highest culture and refinement in every sense of the word, with one of the best minds we have ever known; brilliant, yet philosophic, quick to grasp yet analytical to a conclusion, original in conception, yet masterful in reconstructing the ideas of others. Beyond the peradventure of a doubt, her mind was a wonderful product of our great educational system.
Mrs. Dudley was always a leader and extremely progressive and constructive and never radical. She strove to keep her home town and its folk aloof from the sordid evils incident to every community. Busying her hands with the organization of religious and social institutions, and dispensing that rare hospitality of hers upon her friends and neighbors that fell as sunbeams into the lives of the young men and women who knew and loved her, and gave to that beautiful little city where she dwelt the taste and flavor of a real
home, the portals of which were opened wide with a welcome to the intermingling acquaintances, friends and neighbors that make the better things in life. Her home was one of the grandest homes in this world. This we say in all seriousness. Ask anyone who hate reveled in its spacious halls and partaken of its bounteous hospitality, and we abide by their answer.
To build a home and keep it unspotted and unsullied, to protect it by bulwarks of church and school and good old Presbyterian ideals, is to have kept a faith, to have run a race, and to have finished a course that are emblazened across her life as the rainbow of gracious smiles from a watchful and merciful Lord and Master, at the end of which is the pot of golden immortality. Her life was so full of service, devoting itself ever to many good things a little, and consecrating itself to one good thing a whole to which hers was especially adapted. Her master service was to keep the harps of Zion atuned to the voices of the Choir Invisible, refreshing tired and hungry souls who came into the house of the Lord for inspiration. A musician of marked talent, she gave her efforts first to this phase of the practical work of the church, toiling, striving, plodding, never tiring it seemed, to keep the little church filled with music as high class and as soul inspiring as any church anywhere affords. That little Presbyterian church at Tishomingo has been known far and wide from the days before statehood for its mastery in music.
On Easter Sunday in 1919, this "Mother in Israel" had arranged as was her custom, an Easter musicale. At the appointed hour she was at her accustomed place where she had given her best in life to her church, to her family and to her country. The program was under way; the little church that she had organized,.helped to build and in which she had so long toiled and worshipped, was bedecked with the wild flowers fresh from the banks of the beautiful Pennington. She was playing so beautifully over the keys so long—so long her solace, when of a sudden she leaned her head upon her arm unconscious, while yet the tired right hand, inspired by the good Angel that carries on the good so long after a soul like hers is gone, finished the measure, and then—no, not the end, but her great and pulsating soul sped from its post of duty and began its immortal and endless pilgrimage down that long, long trail a'winding that is amongst the zephers of Zion, that quiet home of the tired, the true and the elect.
This woman had seen the world through her tears, had touched with her tender fingers the brows of the sick, the dying and the suffering, always kept the cup at her gate filled with the coolest water for any poor, fevered, thirsty traveler. She lived a good life, simply like a good christian mother, and came to the end of a perfect day when an angel kissed her eyelids down in an earthly sleep, with her soul that we knew and loved, carried upon the evening breezes and atune with the Master Harpist into the balcony of the stars beyond the river.
This is the brief statement of a life whose influence will pulsate on and on with its benediction to those who follow in her footsteps.
A character, a woman, a Christian, a wife, a friend, a mother.
Mrs. Dudley leaves a husband, George W. Dudley, Tishomingo, Oklahoma, a daughter, Mrs. M. A. Looney, and three grand children, Georgia, Fannie Louise, Robert Marion, Oklahoma City, and a son by a former marriage, H. D. Workman, Tishomingo; a sister, Mrs. R. K. Townsend, Oklahoma City, and numerous relatives and friends. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 29, 1919

 

 

Dudley, Wesley - Mr. and Mrs. David Tharp received word Monday of the death of Wesley Dudley of typhoid pneumonia in a hospital at Emporia, Kans. The young man will be remembered here by a number of people as he assisted his brother, Lloyd Dudley, when the latter was proprietor of the Boston Candy Kitchen, a few years ago. The remains were taken to Fort Scott. Kans. the home of the young man, for burial. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Dudley of Fort Scott the brother, Lloyd Dudley of Arkansas City, Kans., and two sisters. He had gone to Emporia to work in the Kansas wheat fields, and was taken ill in a very short time. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 21, 1921

Word was received Monday of the death of Wesley Dudley, at Imporia, Kansas, that day. He had typhoid-pneumonia from which he was unable to recover. The body was taken to Ft. Scott for burial Wednesday. He might be remembered by some as being employed in the Boston Candy Kitchen when it first opened up, or as a brother of Lloyd B. Dudley who married Ruth Tharp. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 21, 1921

 

DUGAN, HAROLD - ANOTHER FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT IN COUNTY - Harold Dugan Killed at College Springs When Ford Turns Turtle -

Harold Dugan, the sixteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Dugan of near College Springs was killed Monday morning when the car he was driving overturned, pinning him underneath, with his head caught in the open door. The first report stated that his neck was broken but the undrtakers say that no bones were broken, and that his death was caused by concussion and strangulation. The only witness to the accident was a small girl. The car was passed once by a road gang who were working the road but they supposed that it was a wrecked car and that the occupants had walked on to town, but on returning that way one of the men noticed a pair of shoes under the car, and they lifted it up, finding the body of the boy.
Harold had taken his younger brothers and sisters to school at College Springs, and was driving the car, which happened to be his uncle, Ren Dugan's Ford, back to the Ren Dugan home and was intending to walk back to school, as he was just beginning his freshman year, as his school work had been retarded for various reasons.
The accident occurred just on the edge of College Springs, in a place where the road had been worked. The car was going north, but when found was headed south, and on its side. It is thought that something went wrong with the steering gear, and the spindle in the axel was broken.
The funeral is to be held some time Thursday, at the United Presbyterian church in College Springs, with Dr. W. C, Williamson of Clarinda in charge. Mr. Dugan, father of the boy, was at Douglas, Wyo., and he was notified by telegram at once. Word was received Wednesday morning that he would arrive that evening. The mother and father, three sisters and two brothers survive. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 9, 1920

Harold Dugan Loses Life Near College Spring —Funeral Today.
Another sad automobile accident in Page county resulted in the death of Harold Dugan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dugan, at College Springs, Monday morning about eight o'clock. The young man was driving the Ford car of his uncle, J. R. Dugan, who lives near College Springs. He had taken some of the younger children of the family from the home about two miles south and east of Page Center to the College Springs consolidated schools and was returning when the accident occurred. The accident took place about a half a mile south of where Burchard was recently killed. Mrs. Mabel Miller, daughter of Thomas
Knox, who lives in the north part of town happened to see the car coming which Harold was driving. She saw it suddenly swerve from one side of the road to the other and turn over and around. She gave the alarm an assistance came at once, but the young man must have been instantly killed. He suffered a concussion of the brain. He was pinned under one side of the car. The lad was 17 years of age last
March. There are several younger children in the family.

The father has been taking a homestead in Wyoming, and has been located near Chadron. He started from Wyoming with Mrs. Dugan's brother, Charles- Tompkins, Tuesday morning. They were to ar- rive in Clarinda last night. The friends and relatives of Harold were to meet at the family home at one o'clock to-
day and the remains be taken to the United Presbyterian church in College irings, where the services are to be conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson of this city. Burial will be in the College Springs emetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 9, 1920

Harold   Dugan,   of   Near College Springs Fatally Injured Monday Morning
The second fatal auto accident at College Springs in the past two weeks occurred Monday morning when a Ford touring car overturned and killed Harold Dugan, who was driving it.
Monday was the first day of school at College Springs and Harold had taken his brothers and sisters to the school early, using the car belonging to his uncle, J. Ren Dugan. He was going northward to the Ren Dugan farm, intending to return with that family to school the same morning. Witnesses to the tragedy state he was driving rather fast, and when passing the John Knox home in the north part of the Springs, the car seemed to become unmanageable, suddenly overturning, finally stopping, headed in the opposite direction, Harold being pinned underneath, the top of the car resting on the back of his head. Death was instantaneous.
There was no obstruction for the Car to hit, it simply being a case of a car becoming unmanageable.
Coroner R. E. Harmon was called, but the nature of the accident did not require an inquest, and the body was removed to the home.
Harold is the son, of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dugan and was a bright promising boy of seventeen. He had been taking care of his father's farm north of College Springs this summer. Mr. Dugan has been on a ranch near Douglas, Wyoming, and telegrams were sent immediately. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 9, 1920

Harold H. Dugan.
In The Journal of last week was published particulars of the death in an automobile accident, of Harold Dugan of Harlan township.   The funeral was held last Thursday afternoon with a short service at the family home, after which the remains were conveyed to the United Presbyterian church in College Springs, where further service were conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson of Clarinda.  Interment was in the
College Springs cemetery.   The singers at the funeral were Mrs. Crosan, Miss Grace McCullough, Wilse Baird and Wallace Farquhar.   The bearers were Elvin Mclntire,   Raymond McIntire, Arthur Bair, Harold Walker, Harold Mitchell and Merle Taggart.
The following obituary has been furnished to The Journal for publication:
"Harold Henry Dugan, oldest child of Charles F. and Edna Dugan, was born in Harlan township March 15, 1903, and died Sept. 6, 1920.   Harold's brief life was spent in his home community, and among those who loved him. Having completed preparatory work last year he was ready to enter   the College
Springs high school and was on his way to school when the summons came.
In 1918 Harold made a public profession and united with the United Presbyterian church of College Springs under the pastorate of Rev. N. J. Calhoun.   Besides his parents he leaves two brothers, William and Melvin, and three sisters, Mary, Elma and Opal; also, a large circle of relatives and a host of friends to mourn his early departure." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 16, 1920

Harold Henry Dugan, oldest child of Charles F. and Edna Dugan was born in Harlan township, March 15, 1903 and died Sept. 6, 1920.
Harold's brief life was spent in his home community, and among those who knew and loved him.
Having completed preparatory work last year, he was ready to enter College Springs High School, and was on his way to school when the summous came.
In 1918 Harold made a public profession and united with the United Presbyterian church of College Springs, under the pastorate of Rev. N. J. Calhourn. Besides his parents he leaves two brothers, William and Melvin, and three sisters, Mary, Elma and Opal, also a large circle of relatives and a host of friends to mourn his early departure.
Short funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon, following arrival home of the father, Charles Dugan, who has been proving up on a ranch in Wyoming. From the home the remains were taken to the United Presbyterian Church in College Springs, where services were held, conducted by Rev. W. C. Williamson, the interment being in College Springs cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 16, 1920

 

Dugan, Josiah Hutchman -

Clarinda, May 8—[Correspondence of The Journal]—Josiah Hutchman Dugan, son of James and Catherine Dugan, was born Jan. 1, 1850, and departed this life April 23, 1918, aged 68 years 3 months and 23 days. He moved to Page county, la., April 23, 1866, and has been a continuous resident of this community for fifty-two years. He was united in marriage to Tirza J. McClelland on Aug. 14, 1872, and to this union were born eight children, Bessie Nelson and Olive Moore of Saskatchewan, Canada; James Renwick, Charles F., Eva Blair and Harry S., of this community, and William W. and Sadie R., deceased. At the age of 23, Mr. Dugan united with the United Presbytesrian church at College Springs and continued in that until the end. He was a member and elder in the United Presbyterian church at Page Center for a number of years and was faithful in every responsibility laid upon him. He loved the church and was found in his place of worship as long as his health permitted.   He was a man of sterling Christian character and always thought and acted according to highest ideals. He was a good husband and kind father and was respected by all who knew him. He had been declining in health for a number of months, but not of an alarming nature until two weeks before his death. The direct cause of his death was hardening of the arteries which developed into a general nervous breakdown. He is survived by a wife, six children and thirty-three grandchildren; also a sister, Mrs. Eliza Jane Parrott, of Nampa, Ida., and four brothers, William and Campbell, of this community; Samuel of Summerfield, Kan., and Matthew of Thomas, Okla. The music was furnished by a quartette from the College Springs church. The following acted as pallbearers. Ren, Charlie and Harry Dugan, Ed Blair and Arch and Elmer Dugan. The funeral services were held from the home in Harlan township, Thursday afternoon, April 25, conducted by his pastor, Rev. N. J. Calhoun, and the remains were laid to rest in Maple Hill cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 9, 1918

Josiah Hutchman Dugan, son of James and Catherine Dugan, was born in Butler county, Pa., Jan. 1, 1850, and departed this life April 23, 1918, aged 68  years, 3 months and 23 day.
He moved to Page county, la., April 23, 1866, and has been a continuous resident of this community for 52 years. He was united in marriage to Tirza J. McClelland on Aug. 14, 1872, and to this union were born eight children: Mrs. Bessie Nelson and Mrs. Olive Moore of Sask. Canada; James R., Charles P., Mrs. Eva Blair and Harry S. of this community, and William M. and Sadie R. deceased.
At the age of 23, Mr. Dugan united with the United Presbyterian church at College Springs and continued in that faith until the end. He was a member and elder in the the U. P. church at Page Center for a number .of years and was faithful in every responsibility laid upon him. He loved the church and was found in his place of worship as long as his health permitted. He was a man of sterling christian character and always thought and acted according to highest ideals. He was a good husband and kind father and was respected by all who knew him.
He had been declining in health for a number of months but not of an alarming nature until two weeks before his death. The direct cause of his death was hardening of the arteries which developed into a general nervous breakdown.
He is survived by a wife and six children and thirty-three grand children; also a sister, Mrs. Eliza Jane Parrott of Nampa, Idaho, and four brothers, William and Campbell of this community, Samuel of Summerfield, Kans., and Matthew of Thomas, Okla.
The music was furnished by a quartette from the College Springs church. The following acted as pallbearers: Ren, Charlie and Harry Dugan, Ed. Blair and Arch and Elmer Dugan.
The funeral services were held from the home in Harlan township Thursday afternoon, April 25, conducted by his pastor, Rev. N. J. Calhoun, and the remains laid to rest in Maple Hill cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 23, 1918

We are obliged to omit this week the obituaries of J.H. Dugan, who passed away April 23rd, one of our pioneer citizens, and of Rachel Jane Keeran Hazelton, whose death was mentioned in last week's issue. These two obituaries reached us too late for us to get the type in full, and we deem it best not to shorten the very well written record of each person's long and well spent life.
Mrs. J. A. Delk of Coin passed away Tuesday night, leaving a husband and two children, Roy Delk of Coin and Mrs. Worley Benedict of Coin, being a sister of Mrs. Jap Hurdle in Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 9, 1918 [scrapbook page H79]

 

Duke, J.C. -

J. C. Duke of Shenandoah, father of C. W. Duke, late of Clarinda, died at his home in Shenandoah, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 28, 1917, after short illness with pneumonia. He had been ill since last fall, but the attack of pneumonia came only last Sunday. C. W. Duke, who had recently left Clarinda for Denver, Colo., arrived in Shenandoah, Tuesday morning. Mr. Duke was returning to Clarinda to take his wife and baby to their new home near Denver.

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 1, 1917

The father of our former county auditor died in Shenandoah, at the home of his brother-in-law, Eli Oppen-heimer, on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 28th. He was laid to rest on Friday, March 2nd, the service being performed by the Methodist minister in Shenandoah, Rev. F. W. Simpson.
For twenty-six years Mr. Duke had lived in Shenandoah, being one of our early residents in this part of the state, where he came shortly after his marriage to Miss Belle Oppenheimer of Iowa City, in 1867. Mr. Duke was born in Licking county, O., Sept. 27th, 1842. When but a boy the family moved to Iowa, settling near Iowa City. Mr. Duke enlisted early in the Civil war in the 22nd la. Inf. regiment, serving with distinction, being present at the siege of Vicksburg.
Three children servive, Clifford W. Duke, now residing in Colorado, Mrs. Iva Boston of Colorado, and Mrs. A. H. Earhart of Omaha. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1917

Word was received yesterday in this city of the death of the father of C.W. Duke, at his home in Shenandoah, late last night. Death was the result of pneumonia.

The parents of Mr Duke had their household goods packed preparatory to going to Colorado to make thier future home when Mr Duke was taken ill on Sunday. Mr C.W. Duke returned from Colorado yesterday, having taken his son and daughter to Denver last week. He was called at once to his father's bedside, the parent living a short time after the son's visit. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 1, 1917

 

Duke, Sarah A. -

The remains of Mrs. Sarah A. Duke were brought to this city last Thursday afternoon for interment in the Clarinda cemetery. She was a sister of C. E. Damewood near Coin, and died at his home. She was 45 years old and leaves a husband and small child to mourn her death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 6, 1902


Dukeshire, Wm -

Wm. Dukeshire, formerly of Essex, died Saturday morning of pneumonia, at the Page county poor farm. He was aged seventy-five years and had no relatives around here except a brother, Charles, of this place. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 15, 1901

 

Duncan, C.B. -

Northboro.
Oct. 23—C. B. Duncan died at his home here in town, Friday morning, about 6 o'clock. He had a stroke of apoplexy about two weeks before, and every thing that medical aid and loving care could do was done, but death claimed him Friday morning. He brought his family here a number of years ago and has made a host of friends during his stay among us. He was a kind and loving husband and father, a good neighbor, citizen and friend, and will he greatly missed from among us. T he funeral services were conducted at the home Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by their pastor, Rev. Mr Manning, and the remains were taken to Pennsylvania for burial. Besides his wife, he leaves four sons and one daughter, all of whom were here except one son, John, of Phoenix, Ariz. who was unable to come. He also leaves one brother, Dave Duncan, of near Shenandoah, and a host of friends to mourn his departure. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 25, 1917

 

Duncan, Daniel -

In the death of Daniel Duncan in this city, Sunday morning at 5:10, Page county lost one of her earliest pioneers, a well known and highly respected citizen who for sixty-three continuous years had resided in Page county.
Daniel Duncan was born in Callaway county, Missouri, October 10, 1828, and continued a resident of that county until the year 1845, when he moved to Page county, Iowa, locating on a farm near Siam, where he resided for many years, leaving his home there only to retire from farm life and move to this city in 1893.   He was married in November, 1853, to Miss Margaret Dillon, who was the daughter of another of Page county's pioneers.   They became the parents at seven children,  six of whom survive, but the mother passed to her reward in 1868.  The children of this union were:  John T., deceased; Nancy E., of Gravity; Wilburn P., of the state of Washington; and his twin, William T., of Blanchard; George W., of Gravity; Charles H., of Tarkio, Mo.; and Ada E., the wife of J. E. Nichols, of near Clarinda.
In 1870 Mr. Duncan married Nancy M. Damewood, who survives him. To this union two children were born, Orie E., of Gravity, and Omar, of this city.
For two years a cancer had preyed upon Mr. Duncan's strength and for the last three months had confined him to his bed, and although he had suffered greatly, he was cheerful and uncomplaining and found great pleasure in the visits of old friends who came to see htm. He passed away very peacefully Sunday morning. He was a staunch Christian, having joined the Methodist church in early manhood, and during his life on the farm he had attended church faithfully, driving regularly to the services at the church three miles from the family home. He was a man of firm principles and sterling worth.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence on North 14th Street, at nine o'clock Monday morning and interment was made in the Shearer cemetery near Siam. All of the children with the exception of Wilburn were present at the funeral. The services were conducted by Rev. W. T. Smith, an old time pastor and friend of Mr. Duncan, who found entertainment many a night at the Duncan home in the early days of the county's history when Mr. Smith was riding the Methodist circuit.
Card of Thanks —To the many friends and neighbors whose kind services and sympathy were so acceptable to us during the sickness and last hours of our beloved husband and father, we wish to express our sincere gratitude. Mrs. Daniel Duncan, The Children. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 30, 1908

 

Duncan, Nancy McPherson Damewood -

Mrs. Nancy M. Duncan died in this city at the home which she and her son, Omar have occupied since the death of the husband and father, Daniel Duncan a few years ago, on Thursday, January 9th. Mrs. Duncan was born in Knox county, Tenn., May 17th, 1831, moving to Dubois county, Ind., in 1848. Shortly afterward [29 Jun 1849] she was there married to Elvin Damewood. To this union were born seven children, three of whom are living: William T. of Taylor county, James H. in Kansas, and Elvin R. of East River township, this county. The husband volunteered in defense of his country as a member of Co. K. 65th Indiana, dying in Indiana shortly after the close of the war.
She came to Taylor county in 1868, where two years later she was married to Daniel Duncan. From this union survive two children, Orie E. at Gravity, and Omar of this city.
She united with the Methodist church early in life and has lived a devoted Christian life. For the past two years she has been an intense sufferer, but she was patient and passed from this world with an unfaltering faith in Him who reigns in light and love supreme.
Services were held from the heme Friday, Jan. 10th, at 9 a. m., conducted by Rev. Wm. Stevenson, following which the body was taken to Shambaugh and then to the Shearer cemetery for interment, Rev. J. H. Beverdge conducting services at the church there. Will Damewood, Ed Damewood, Charles, G. W., Orie, and Omar Duncan, sons and stepsons of the deceased, acted as pall bearers. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 23, 1913

 

Duncan, R.A.'s BABE -

The nine-months old babe of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Duncan, of Amity township, died of cholera infantum
yesterday morning. Funeral services were held at the house this morning, conducted by Rev. Martin
of College Springs. Interment at College Springs cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1901

 

Duncan, William A. [1913] -

Wm. A. Duncan for years a resident of this county and a brother of Omar Duncan of this city was killed in an auto accident near his home at Fulerton, Neb. July 3. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 10, 1913


Duncan, William Alexander [1917]-

William Duncan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Duncan, residing south of Shambaugh, passed away at the Powers hospital in this city Monday night, following, an operation for ruptured appendix and adhesions which was performed there about ten days previous.
When brought to the hospital from his home two miles northeast of Shambaugh, he had been sick but a short time but was in so serious a condition that his physician did not give much hope of a recovery. Everything possible was done to save the young man's life even to calling a specialist from Omaha in consultation.
Mr. Duncan was married severa1 years ago to Miss Zora Kelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kelley of East River township. Two children were born to them. Besides the wife and little ones, Mr. Duncan leaves a father, mother and several brothers and sisters.
The funeral took place yesterday at one o'clock from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Duncan, the services being conducted by Rev. Calhoun, pastor of the United Presbyterian church of College Springs and Rev. Naygle of Shambaugh. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1917



William Alexander, son of Mr. R. A. and Rachael Duncan was born in Page county, la., near Blanchard, July the 10th, 1887, and departed this life, Mar. the 5th, 1917, age 29 years, 7 months and 10 days.                                                                            
.    He was married to Miss Zora Kelley, Sept. 6th, 1911, and to this union was born  two  daughters,  Eveline,  age   4 , and Francis age 2.   Mr. Duncan united with  the United Presbyterian church when but a boy and has lived a faithful, devoted christian life, expressing his faith and love for his Christ before departing this life.  As a boy Mr. Duncan was a loving dutiful son only wishing to do those things that were pleasing to his parents.   His unselfish disposition was clearly expressed in that he did not wish to disturb an older patient in the adjoining room altho he himself was suffering unto death.
He was conscious up to the very last, kissing his wife and babies goodbye, telling them, that while it was his desire to stay, yet he was reconciled to the divine will of God.
He said, "Jesus has prepared for me a better home and I am ready to go." Mr. Duncan's life's work is done; the rich reward due to the true and faithful is his at last.
Servant of God, well done, Best from thy loved employ, The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy master's joy.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, two babies, father and mother, three sisters, one brother, two sisters and one brother having died in infancy, many other relatives, besides a host of friends for whoever he met he always made them his friends. As we linger for a. moment round the earthen mound that holds the sacred dead, and then turn our faces homeward, let our hearts repeat these words.
"Aloft, there is no breathless, trackless waste, but terraced heights and sheltering towers, with way side fountain elixir to the taste, and caravans loose—reigned beyond the stars, far up where bronzed climbers, with tireless haste, press through the gates of ever lasting dawn."

The funeral services were held at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Duncan southwest of Shambaugh on Wednesday at 1 p. m., conducted by Rev. Calhoun of College Springs and Rev. J. A. Nayle of Shambaugh. The interment was at the Clarinda cemetery. The bereaved ones have the heart felt sympathy of a wide circle of friends in the death of one taken in the prime of manhood. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1917

William Alexander Duncan.
William Alexander, son of R. A. and Rachel Duncan, was born in Page county, Iowa, near Blanchard, July 10, 1887, and departed this life March 5, 1917, at the age of 29 years 7 months and 10 days. He was married to Miss Zora Kelley, Sept. 6, 1911, and to this union was born two daughters, Eveline age 4, and Francis, age 2. Mr. Duncan united with the United Presbyterian church when but a boy and has lived a faithful devoted Christian life, expressing his faith and love for his Christ before departing this life. As a boy Mr. Duncan' was a loving, dutiful son, only wishing to do those things that were pleasing to his parents. His unselfish disposition was clearly expressed in that, that he did not wish to disturb an older patient in the adjoining room although he himself was suffering unto death. He was conscious up to the very last, kissing his wife and babies good by, telling them, that while it was his desire to stay, yet he was reconciled to the divine will of God. He said, "Jesus has prepared for me a better home and I am ready to go." Mr. Duncan's life work is done. The rich reward due to the true and faithful is his at last.
Servant of God, well done! Rest from thy loved employ,
The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy.

He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, two babies, father and mother, three sisters and one brother. Two sisters and one brother died in infancy. He leaves many other relatives, besides a host of friends, for whomever he met he alway made his friends. As we linger for a moment around the earthen mound that holds the sacred dead, and then turn our faces homeward let our hearts repeat these words:
"Aloft, there is no breathless, trackless waste,
But terraced heights and sheltering towers,
With way side fountain elixir to the taste,
And caravans loose-reigned beyond the stars
Far up where bronzed climbers, with
tireless haste, Press through the gates of ever lasting
dawn.
The sisters of the deceased are Mrs. George Lindley of Buchanan township and Mrs. Ed Fulk and Mrs. Ermal Wilson of Harlan township. His brother is John Duncan of Lincoln, Nebr. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 o'clock p.m., from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Duncan of Amity township, conducted by the Rev. J. A. Nayle, pastor of the Shambaugh Methodist Episcopal church. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1917

 

 

 

Dunlap, James H. -

Jas. H. Dunlap died at his home on West Main  street, Saturday evening, Sept. 24, at 5:30   o'clock.   For a long time he had suffered from heart trouble but friends did not realize his early passing away until the last few weeks. Mr. Dunlap was born on a farm in Butler county, Pa., Oct. 11, 1837, making his age 73 years, 11 months and 13 days.   In 1852 the family removed to Fulton county, Ind.   In August, 1861, he enlisted in Co. D,. 29th Ind. Vol. Infantry, and served his country until April, 1863, when he was discharged on account of a wound in his right hand. He participated in the battle of Shiloh, siege of Corinth, the engagement at Stone River, where he was wounded, and various skirmishes.   He was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Returning to his Indiana home, he remained there until 1865, when he came to Clarinda.   Since that time he had been closely allied with  business interests here and ever an active    worker for Clarinda, holding several positions of trust.   In 1872 he was married to Miss Angeline Moore of California, Mo., and to them were born five children, Alfa, wife of Willard Yaple of Oklahoma; Robt. E., physician at Portland, Ore.; Wm C., farmer at   McCredie, Mo.; Daisy S., wife of E. C. Allison, at Glenwood, one dying in infancy. Seven years ago last January he was appointed postmaster and had since occupied that position.   He was a prominent member of Warren Post No. 11, G. A. R., also of the Masonic lodge,  and closely allied with the Presbyterian church.   A good man has gone and will be greatly missed.   The funeral took place Tuesday at 3 p. m. from the home, conducted by Rev. Cameron, and his remains laid to rest in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 29, 1910

Although it has been well known to the most of the people of Clarinda and vicinity that Postmaster J. H. Dunlap has been a sick man for several months, it came as a surprise and a shock, last Saturday evening, when it was announced that he was dead. We are never quite prepared for such news and yet we are expecting at any time that death may enter the home of some of our citizens and claim a victim. Mr. Dunlap was so well known in the county and had so many warm friends that in this case it was more of a universal touch of sympathy and sorrow than is usual when it became known that he had passed to the great beyond. There are very few men in this community whose departure would cause as general regret and who would be as greatly missed.
Mr. Dunlap was born in Butler County, Penna., October 11, 1837, and his parents were Robert and Catherine Dunlap who lived on a farm and enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew them. The family moved to Fulton county, Indiana in 1852 and continued in the farming business until the death of the father. In August 1861, Mr. Dunlap enlisted in the Twenty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry and was with the regiment through all of its skirmishes and battles, including Shiloh, the siege of Corinth and the bloody fight at Stone River in which he was severely wounded in the hand and disabled from further service. Being honorably discharged from service, he returned to his home and continued farming until February, 1865 when he came to Clarinda and engaged first in the freighting business between Clarinda and St. Joseph, until some time in 1870 when he entered a hardware store as a clerk. In a few years he had accumulated enough to go into business for himself and the firm of Dunlap & Lyman was formed, and with various changes of partnership, he was connected with the business continuously until about three years ago when he sold out his interest to his nephew, Mr. S. E. Sperry, and retired from active business relations, giving his attention entirely to his duties as postmaster, to which position he had been appointed in 1902.
During all the years of his business career, Mr. Dunlap enjoyed the respect and confidence of his business' associates and was one of the potent factors in the upbuilding of the commercial interests of our town. He was frequently called upon to render service to the public in various capacities and was always found ready to respond to the call of duty. He was a man of unusual social qualitiees and this was one of the greatest sources of his popularity for all who came within the circle of his acquaintances could not help being drawn to him.
In 1872 he was married to one of his schoolmates in Indiana, but who had moved to Missouri, Miss Angeline Moore, and they were the parents of five children, one of whom died in infancy. The four living children are Mrs. Yaple, of Oklahoma, Dr. R. E. Dunlap, of Portland, Oregon, W. C. Dunlap, a farmer living in Missouri and Mrs. E. C. Allison, of Atlantic, Iowa. The children all being out of the old home, it leaves Mrs. Dunlap alone, but she has the comforting thought that her many years of life with the husband of her youth were such as to give her pleasant recollections of the past as to make life worth living with all of its sorrows and disappointments. The real heartfelt sympathy of all the community goes out to Mrs. Dunlap and her devoted children in this great sorrow.
The funeral services were held at the residence on west Main street, last Tuesday, and were conducted by Rev. Robert A. Cameron, pastor of the Presbyterian church of which Mr. Dunlap had been a long time and active member. A large concourse of friends, and the members of Warren Post No. 11, G. A. R. attended and followed the remains to the silent but beautiful city on the north side of town. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 29, 1910

 

Dunlap, Rachel Viannah Guston -

Rachel Viannah Guston, was born near Union and Adams Co., Ohio, Sept. 10, 1851, and departed this life at her home in Des Moines, Iowa, July 30, 1916, age 64 yrs. 10 mo., and 20 days. In April 1855, she came with her parents to Ringgold Co., Iowa. At this time Iowa was in the far west and with her parents she lead the life of a true pioneer. The religious songs she learned children to this day [shrdluetaoinshrdlu] from the Red Man are still sang by her children to this day. At the age of fourteen in a little log cabbin in the wilderness she gave her heart to the Lord and joined the Methodist Episcopal church.
On April the 8, 1864 she was united in marriage to Mr. Leander Wilson Dunlap and to this union was born four children, Walter J., who died in infancy, Wallace Earl, Minnie Esther, and May Gustin, who with their father have spared nothing to be with and comfort her in this last long sickness.
As an active church worker through these many years she has heen most faithful often doing more than her strength would allow.. She had an unusual faith to the very end. A most patient sufferer, saying "He doeth all things well". Besides her immediate family she leaves to mourn her loss, one stepdaughter, Mrs. Chas. Daman, one sister, Mrs. George Ford; one brother, Mr. Jeremiah Guston, all of Shannon City, this state, besides a host of friends, for all that knew her loved her.
"Not, not.but in the coming years, It may be in' that better land,
We'll catch the meaning of our tears, And then Ah then we'll understand."
The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. A. Nayle pastor of Shambaugh, Iowa, and interment was made in the Lural Hill cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa.
The following out of town guests were present: Mr. and Mrs, A. S. Ruby, Indianola, la.; Mr: and Mrs R. E. Cole, Silmo, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Farris, Diagonal, Iowa; and Mr. J. C. Gustin, Diagonal, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ford, Shannon City, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Daman, Shannon City, Iowa. The funeral service was conducted from the Asbury Methodist church of which the deceased was a member. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 10, 1916

 

Dunn, John -

Awful Death of John Dunn
Johnnie, the 18-year-old son of Mrs. Wm. Dunn, living two and one-half miles sonthwest of Blanchard, was burned to death last Friday night.
Lightning struck their barn, setting it on fire and Johnnie ran in to save the horses. Feeling himself being overcome by the smoke he called for help and attempted to escape. The flames had got between him and the door, and he turned to the window, which he reached, but just willing hands were outstretched to rescue him he fell back into the flames and perished. His lower limbs were burned completely off, but his face was not much marred by the fire.
Mrs. Dunn is a sister of Donald and John Glasgow. Her husband died sometime age and she with the help of her two boys has been managing the farm since Johnnie was a manly young fellow and his awful death is a great shock to the entire community. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1902

 

Dunn, M.A., Mrs -

Mrs. M. A. Dunn, mother of C. E. Dunn and Miss Edith Dunn, of this city, passed away at the home of her son, on West Main St. at one o'clock yesterday morning as the result of a sudden and acute attack of lung trouble. 
Mrs. Dunn came to this city about Thanksgiving to make her son a visit. Shortly afterwards she was taken quite ill. From this attack of heart trouble she recovered only to have a more serious one a little later on. Her daughter, Miss Edith Dunn, of Ida Grove, arrived in the city to help care for her mother. The mother's condition was quite serious and the daughter secured work in this city to be near her. Mrs. Dunn's health had become much better of late and the mother and her daughter planned to move yesterday into the Rambach bungalow across the street from the C. E, Dunn home.
Mrs. Dunn was very suddenly seized Tuesday evening with eodema of the lungs from which she died early yesterday morning. The remains were taken yesterday evening to Guthrie Center, la., for burial, C. E. Dunn and Miss Edith accompanying them. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 18, 1917

 

Dunn, M.S. -

The following obituary notice of M. S. Dunn, father of Mrs. M. B. Walker, was mailed to us too late for publication, in last week's issue. It was taken from the "Jackson Sentinel" of Miaquakeba, Iowa, which was ibis foipmer rieslidenicie. . "M. S. Dump,, a farmer well kriiowu resident of Maquoketa, passed away at his home in Los Angeles, Calif., October 12, 1912, aged 58 years. Mr. Dunn was born and grew to manhood in Bellevue, Wash, married to Maria Collins, May 9, 1876. He came to Maquoketa in 1881, having been elected county recorder the previous fall. He soon decided to continue along merchandising lines and arranged to embark in the clothing business which he continued to successfully conduct until his retirement eight years ago. Possessed of a magnificent physique, amid a winning personality he commanded and held the respect of the better element of the people where he resided, and was a portent factor in the upbuilding of business and social life in Maquoketa.
"Having passed two winters in California, he decided to make his future home in, Los Angeles, where he soon erected a beautiful home. His energetic nature would not admit of his remaining long idle and he soon engaged in commercial pursuits which he continued to follow until stricken with his last illness.
"One of Mr. Dunn's many strong characteristics was his love of home and family, his tender regard, for the comfort of his invalid wife and the touching affection existing between him and his little granddaughter, Maurine, who will ever remain a golden memory. He often expressed satisfaction that his daughter, Mrs. Marco Walker, of Clarinda, Iowa, and his sister, Sarah, of Bellervue, were enabled to be with him during his last illness. His only son, Walter, is a resident of Los Angeles.
"The high regard in which Mr. Dumas was held in Los Angeles was evidenced today when, the last rites were held at his late home. Among the many present were several who had known him from boyhood. The casket was   literally   buried with beautiful flowers   and   as the sun sank to rest, in the tranquil Pacific
we send our friend away in beautiful Rosedale.                           A. Friend." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 14, 1912

 

Dunn, Maria A. Flynn -

Mrs. Maria A. Dunn died Wednesday morning, Jan. 17, 1917, at the early hour of 1 o'clock, at the home of her son, Charles E. Dunn, with whom she has been making her home since last fall.   The cause of death was heart failure, from which she has been suffering for some time, although nothing serious was anticipated until after retiring Tuesday night, when she sustained an attack from which she failed to recover.   A short service was held at the Charles E. Dunn home, Wednesday evening, at 6:45 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. W. C. Williamson, when the body was then conveyed to Guthrie Center, the funeral being held probably this Friday afternoon.   Interment is to be in the Guthrie Center cemetery beside the grave of her husband,   who was laid there about five years   ago.

Maria Flynn was the daughter of Daniel Flynn and was born in Indiana, Nov. 20, 1855, being 61 years 1 month and 27 days of age at the time of death.
She lived in Indiana until 1872, when she was married to John E. Dunn, the couple moving west and settling near Guthrie Center, la., where they engaged in farmings remaining on the farm until 1905, when they moved to town where Mr. Dunn engaged in business.   They lived in Guthrie Center until the time of his death, in March, 1912.   For the past five years Mrs. Dunn has made her home with her children, having lived since last fall in Clarinda at the home of her son, Charles E. Dunn, where she recently
passed away.   Of her seven children, six are still living, as follows:    One daughter, Miss Edith Dunn, who is the newly appointed deputy   auditor   of Page county;  five sons:  Charles E. Dunn of Clarinda, E. D. Dunn of Van Meter, E. L. Dunn of Ida Grove, J. F. Dunn of Sedalia, Mo., and E. W. Dunn of Halfway, Ore.   All are expected to be present at Guthrie Center at the funeral except the son in Oregon. CLARINDA JOURNAL and CLARINDA HERALD, Jan 18, 1917

 

 

 



 

 

Dunn, Sarah J. Gillett -

Valley Township, Page County, March 15—[Special Correspondence of The Journal]—Sarah J. Gillett was born in Cattaraugus county, N. Y., March 29, 1845; died March 11, 1916, at her home in Valley township. She came to Iowa in the year 1865; was united in marriage to G. L. Dunn, Dec. 18, 1867, at Clarinda. She is survived to mourn their loss by the husband and three children; Mrs. Elma Middaugh, wife of Carson Middaugh of Clarinda; G. A. Dunn of Hepburn, and C. M. Dunn of Hettinger, N. Dak. Three children are deceased: Jeannette, Winifred and Jimmie. There are also surviving four grandchildren and three great, grandchildren. With her husband she located on a farm in valley township in 1868, where she still resided at the time of her death. She had been in poor health for a number of years.   During the last
month she had been suffering from la grippe and complications which combined were more than her feeble strength could endure. She united with the Methodist church in early life, and remained a firm believer in the saving power of the Savior to the end. The funeral services were held at the North Grove church, March 13, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Mr. Shannon, of Villisca, after which the remains were laid to rest in the North Grove cemetery. . She was the last member of her family, having been preceded in death by her father, mother, a sister and three brothers. Mrs. Dunn was one of the good Christian women of the community—a true devoted wife, and a kind and affectionate mother. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 16, 1916.

Another Pioneer Gone.
Mrs. G. L. Dunn passed from this life on March 11th, 1916, at her home in Valley Township. The funeral services were held on Monday, March 13th, at 2 P. M., conducted by Rev. Shannon of Villisca, the remains being laid to rest in North Grove cemetery. Her maiden name was Sarah J. Gillett, having been born in Cattaraugus county, New York, March 29th, 1845. She came to Iowa fifty one years ago, in 1865, and two years latter was united in marriage to G. L. Dunn, Dec. 18th, 1865. Three children, with the husband, are left to mourn their loss, Mrs. Elma Middaugh of Clarinda, G. A. Dunn of Hepburn, and C. M. Dunn of Hettinger, N. D. Three children have died, Jeanette, Winifred and Jimmie. Four grandchildren are living, besides four great grandchildren. With her husband she located on a farm in Valley township and was still residing there at time of death. She had been in poor health for a number of years. During the last month an attack of grippe and other complications proved more than her feeble strength could endure. She was a staunch Methodist, having united with the church in early life and to the end remained a firm believer in the saving power of her Savior. She was the last surviving member of her family, mother, sister and three brothers having preceded her in death. Mrs. Dunn was one of the good women of the community, a true devoted wife and an affectionate mother. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 16, 1916
.
Another Pioneer Gone.
Mrs. G. L. Dunn passed from this life on March 11th, 1916, at her home in Valley Township. The funeral services were held on Monday, March 13th, at 2 P. M., conducted by Rev. Shannon of Villisca, the remains being laid to rest in North Grove cemetery. Her maiden name was Sarah J. Gillett, having been born in Cattaraugus county, New York, March 29th, 1845. She came to Iowa fifty one years ago, in 1865, and two years latter was united in marriage to G. L. Dunn, Dec. 18th, 1865. Three children, with the husband, are left to mourn their loss, Mrs. Elma Middaugh of Clarinda, G. A. Dunn of Hepburn, and C. M. Dunn of Hettinger, N. D. Three children have died, Jeanette, Winifred and Jimmie. Four grandchildren are living, besides four great grandchildren; With her husband she located on a farm in Valley township and was still residing there at time of death. She had been in poor health for a number of years. During the last month an attack of grippe and other complications proved more than her feeble strength could endure". She was a staunch Methodist, having united with the church in early life and to the end remained a firm believer in the saving power of her Savior. She was the last surviving member of her family, mother, sister and three brothers having preceded her in death. Mrs. Dunn was one of the good women of the community, a true devoted wife and an affectionate mother. CLARINDA HERALD, Mar 16, 1916

 

Dunn, William [1904] -

Mr. Wm. Dunn died Tuesday evening at his home near Hawleyville, at the advanced age of 78 years. He was an old settler of this county, having located here over thirty-five years ago. The funeral was held at 11 o'clock today and interment at the North Grove cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 22, 1904

Wm Dunn died last Tuesday evening at his home in Hawleyville of old age, the funeral being held last Thursday from the North Grove church. Mr Dunn lived three miles southwest of the North Grove church for several years, having settled there in an early day. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Sep 29, 1904

 

Dunn, William [1919]

William E. Dunn was born in Belmont county, Ohio, March 10, 1848 and died at his home 5 miles northeast of New Market, Iowa, January 3 1919, the third stroke of paralysis.
His first marriage was to Sarah A. Mitcheltree, September 20, 1871, at Clarinda. To this union were born three children, Emma L., Riley M, and Roy L., the first two having proceeded their mother in death.
He enlisted in the army of the rebellion the 18th day of August, 1862, at the age of 14 years, and served a term of three years and was honorably discharged June 1865.
His first wife died Septembre 4, 1896. His second marriage was to Louisa J. Wirth, August 15, 1897. To this union was born one son, Willie E., who with his wife and widowed mother survive him, and reside at the home 5 miles north east of New. Market, also by his half brother, Roy L., who resides in Omaha Nebraska.
He was happily converted in early manhood soon after the close of the war and united with the M. E. church on the Hawleyville circuit, later he united with the Free Methodist church at Glassgow, as a charter member, soon after he entered the experience of entire sanctification in 1880 and was ever a man of strong and pronounced convictions.
'Among his last expressions to his pastor, Rev. W. W. Bell, were "I have fought a good fight, all I have to do now is look up".
To his devoted wife he said at the last, "I am ready to go".
At his home, at the Glasgow church, in the commuity, over the Shenandoah district and the entire West Iowa conference he will be missed, for his seat will be empty.
The funeral was conducted by Mrs. W. C. Kelley at the Gassgow church, Monday, Jan. 6, to an appreciative audience. Burial in Guss cemetery. [Jan 1919]

William E. Dunn.

William E. Dunn died at his home five miles northeast of New Market, Friday Jan. 3rd of paralysis. The funeral was conducted by Mrs. W. C. Kelley at the Glassgow Church Monday, Jan. 6th, burial taking place at Guss Cemetery. Complete obituary next week CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 9, 1919

 

Dunning, Emory, Mrs -

Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the residence of the mother, Mrs Emory Dunn in charge of Rev William Stevenson, the music being furnished a quartet consisting of H. R. Spry, Guy F. Lain, Mrs. Anna Lucas and Miss Mabl Brown.   Company I acted as an escort of honor, the pallbearers were members of the company and a military salute was give at the grave. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 9, 1912

 

Durrim, Mrs' DAUGHTER -

Word also reaches the chautauqua grounds that Mrs. Durrim's daughter died in Denver before the mother reached there, to which point she was called by telegraph last week while attending chautauqua. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 21, 1913

 

Dutton, Frank, Mrs - The funeral of Mrs Frank Dutton was held at the Elmwood cemetery on Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Rev Edward Pruitt of Colfax, a former pastor of the M.E. church here, was called to conduct the short services held at the house and also the cemetery. Six youg ladies of the J.U. G. club of which Mrs Dutton was a member, acted as pallbearers, and a picture of them holding the casket also a picture of the profusion of lovely flowers were taken to send to her husband, Frank Dutton, who is over in France, and does not know of her death as yet. Mrs Dutton had been in delicate health for a number of years and altho different climates had been tried had been unable to enjoy any degree of health, away from the strict rules of the Oakdale Sanitarium, where she had been staying for several years. besides her husband she leaves her father and mother and one siter, Mrs Melvin Goodman, to mourn the early death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Herald, Dec 19, 1918

 

Dutton, W.H. [1904] W.H. Dutton, for years a resident of Tarkio township, died at his home in Shenandoah, Monday. He was 85 years old and had been in good health. He asked his daughter to get him something to eat, and when she returned he was in an unconscious condition. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Mar 3, 1904

 

Dutton, W.H. [1919] -

Coin Gazette: W. H. Dutton was found dead in bed Wednesday morning about eleven o'clock by Mrs. Dutton. One of the Merrill Manifold children was sick and Mrs. Dutton went up to help care for the little one and left Mr. Dutton alone. He was down town Tuesday evening just before closing time and seemed in his usual good health. When found he had been dead about four hours. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 18, 1919

W H. Dutton of Coin died very suddenly Wednesday morning of heart trouble. He was one of the prom-
inent citizens of Coin. He was about sixty-five years old. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 11, 1919

 

Dyke, George and Henry -

George and Henry Dyke, two indigent twin brothers up at Hepburn, were burned to death about seven o'clock this morning. The house was a cheap affair, and the cause is unknown. George was a pensioner and being sick Henry was caring for him. A singular circumstance—they came into the world ubout the same time and went out together. The coroner went up this morning. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 10, 1908


The funeral of George and Henry Dyke, the twin brothers who were burned to death up at Hepburn last Thursday morning, took place Saturday, at 2 p. m., at C. H. Oates' undertaking rooms, conducted by Rev. Abel, the G. A. R. Post taking part in the services, and all that was left of their charred bodies were buried on the Grand Army lot in the city cemetery. They were 71 years of age. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 17, 1908

 

Dysart, Boyd Washington -

B. W. Dysart Dies Suddenly.
B. W. Dysart, for many years a highly respected citizen of Springfield, Mo,, and formerly of Clarinda, la., passed away very suddenly Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home at 839 west Lynn St. Springfield, Mo.
The deceased had been in his usual good health up to the morning of his death. Upon arising Tuesday morning about 3 o'clock, he experienced a slight hemorrhage, caused by the bursting of a blood vessel. The trouble soon passed off and he experienced no further difficulty, enjoying his meals and the many friends and neighbors who, hearing of his affliction of the morning, had come to call on him. A few minutes before 4 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, while rising from his conch, a great stream of blood gushed out of his mouth and in a moment his spirit had peacefully departed. He died as he had always lived, full of joy and peace. His death came as a shock to his family and friends as well as to his many acquaintances.
He was one of the purest and most beautiful characters and of a most amiable disposition. Loved by all who knew him, he ever had a kind word and a hand always ready to help the needy. He was a faithful and useful member of the United Presbyterian church.
Together with four brothers, one of whom died on the battlefield, he served his country for two years in the civil war.
Boyd Washington Dysart was born June 14th, 1838, at St. Clairsville, Ohio. He was the fourth son of John and Marie Dysart and is survived by two brothers. He was married in 1868 to Miss Minnie Moore, of Fairpoint, Ohio, who died in November 1872. To this union were born two children. Mrs Annie D. Robinson, wife of Prof. L. E. Robinson, of Monmouth, Illinois, and J. C. Dysart, a successful business man of Springfield, Mo.
In 1875, he married Miss Eleanor Simpson, of Clarinda, Iowa, who survives him. Two sons were born to this union. The older died in childhood, while the other son is a successful business man of Los Angeles, Calif.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 Sabbath morning at the United Presbyterian church, corner Main and Mt. Vernon streets, conducted by Rev D. P. Smith, with interment in Hazelwood cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 15, 1912

 

Dysart, Minnie -

Record of Deceased
The Herald last week chronicled the death of Minnie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Dysart, of Springfield, Mo.; formerly of this place. Since then we have received the particulars of the sad affair, from a letter written by a friend from the scene of the terrible accident, Salinas, Cal. Anna was married only last May 23, and moved with her husband, Rev. J. M. Gillespie,  to Castorville, Cal., where they were engaged in earnest Christian work. The details of the accident that caused her death, as written by the friend, are as follows:— "It is with heavy heart I write you the following—one of the saddest occurrences that has ever taken place among us.  Last Wednesday, Nov. 14, as our brother, Rev. J. M. Gillespie and wife of Castorville, were returning from a short drive to the river, for recreation and hunting purposes, a bolt dropped out of the clip attaching one side of the pole to the axle. This frightened the team, resulting in the overturning of the buggy.   The loaded gun was discharged, no one knows just how, the full contents of the barrel entering Mrs. Gillespie's back, about the middle, a little to the right of the spinal column, ranging upwards, carrying away the fifth dorsal vertebra, shattering two of the ribs, and lodging in the back of the lungs. One of Mr. Gillespie's thighs was powder burnt, but he escaped without further injury.    Neither   of them seems to have been hurt by the overturning of the buggy.   Mrs. Gillespie was at once carried to the nearest house, where fortunately the village doctor made his home, and every attention that medical skill and loving friends could give was freely and promptly bestowed.  Two consulting physicians were summoned from Salinas; but all were obliged to pronounce the case hopeless of recovery. The nature of the wound was such that paralysis of the body below it at once ensued, relieving her from suffering any acute pain.  She died the next morning at 10:35 o'clock. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 11, 1900