Page County, Iowa obituaries
transcribed by Pat O'Dell genpat@netins.net
 
 
Fees, Frank -

Frank Fees committed suicide last Thursday afternoon by hanging himself in the carriage house on his farm in Valley township, where he was found by his son several hours afterward. He was 59 years old, and had resided there about 35 years. He was the father of nine children, five boys and four girls, his wife and oldest son dying about five years ago. Long continued poor health and the desire of a daughter to marry against his wishes is said to have been the cause of his terrible deed. The funeral took place Saturday at North Page conducted by Rev. Vedder of Villisca. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 20, 1904

Andrew Fees of Gravity attended the funeral of his brother, Frank Fees, of Valley township, Saturday. Speaking of the corn crop over there he said there are many more poor fields than good ones this fall. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 20, 1904

 

Feese, Andrew -

Andrew Feese died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Clarinda Thursday  afternoon,  June  16,   1921.   His  demise was attributed to apoplexy.   He had lived to attain to the age of 84 years 5 months and 1 day.   He long followed the occupation of a farmer in Page county, and also had been a county bridge carpenter.   The Journal has been furnished the following details concerning him:
He was born Jan. 15, 1837, in Des Moines county, Iowa.   He was married to Ellen Tucker, Jan 26, 1863.   This union was blessed with two sons and four daughters;  William  of  Dewey  county,  Okla.; Everett, Mrs. John Walker and Mrs. Ollie Phillips of Clarinda.   Nettie, the eldest, died Oct. 23, 1918, and Clara, the youngest, died July 30, 1894.   His first wife, Ellen, died Oct. 5, 1893.   Later he married Mrs. Agnes Barker.   This  union  was blessed with one son, Arthur, of Holyoke, Colo. There was a stepson, Edwin Barker, of Clarinda.   The  late  Andrew  Feese was converted at  the age of  20 years, and joined the United Brethren church. Later, he transferred his membership to the Free Methodist church.   The early part of his life was spent in and around Burlington, Iowa. In the fall of 1872 he moved to  Page county,  locating north of Clarinda, where he farmed and was a county bridge carpenter for years.   He moved to Taylor county, Iowa, in the spring of 1899,   where   he   resided   for   six years, when he moved to  Clarinda,  where he was living at the time of his death. He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, three sons, two daughter, one stepson, sixteen grandchildren,   two great-grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters, besides a host of friends.

The funeral was held at the home on North Fifteenth street, Sunday, at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. H. M. Williamson. Music was furnished by a male quartette composed of F. N. Tomlinson, Tom Tomlinson, Floyd A. Fields and L. E. Finley, who sang some familiar songs of the deceased: "They're Waiting and Watching for Me," "Through the Valley of the Shadow I Must Go," and, "It Is Well with My Soul." The pall bearers were his two sons, Arthur and Everett; his brother, Lem; his nephews, Clifford and Willis Feese, and his son-in-law, John Walker. Burial was in the Rose Hill cemetery five and one-half miles north of Clarinda. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 30, 1921

Past the age of four score years, Andrew Feese passed away suddenly, from an attack of apoplexy, at his home on N. 15th Street in Clarinda, June 16th, at the age of 84 years, 5 months and one day, having been born January 15, 1837.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the home conducted by Rev. H. M. Williamson, the Free Methodist pastor. Music was furnished by a male quartet composed of Fred and Tom Tomlinson, Floyd Fields and Leslie E. Finley, who sang some favorite songs of the deceased, such as "They are waiting and watching for me", "Thru the Valley of the Shadow I Must go", and "It is Well With My Soul". The pallbearers were his two sons, Arthur and Everett, his brother, Lem, his nephews Clifford and Willis Feese and his son-in-law, John Walker. Burial was in the Rose Hill cemetery 5 miles north of Clarinda.
Married to Ellen Tucker January 26th 1863, the union was blessed with two sons and four daughters, William of Dewey, Okla., Everett of Clarinda, Mrs. John Walker and Mrs. Ollie Phillips of Clarinda, two daughters having passed away. His first wife having died in 1893, later he married Mrs. Agnes Baker, the union being blessed with one son, Arthur of Holyoke, Colo., besides a stepson, Edwin Barker of Clarinda.
The early part of his life was spent in and around Burlington, Ia., moving to Page County, in the fall of 1872, and locating on a farm north of Clarinda, where he farmed and was a county bridge carpenter. Moving to Taylor County in the spring of 1899, he resided there for six years, when he moved to Clarinda. He leaves to mourn his loss, besides his wife and five children above mentioned, two brothers, four sisters, 16 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a host of friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 23, 1921

 

Feese, Raymond -

POISONED IN KANSAS CITY:
Raymond Feese Doped and Robbed. Dies at Hospital.   Remains Are Brought to Clarinda.
Residents of Clarinda   and the northern part of Page county were shocked Saturday to receive a telegram from the General Hospital of Kansas City saying that Raymond Feese was there, dangerously ill. His brother, Willis Feese, who lives near  Villlisca,   took   the Sunday morning train south,   but arrived too late, as Raymond  had died Saturday evening.
It seems that information is meager as to the cause for his death. Raymond had left two weeks previous for Kansas City and was living at 1516 Locust st. Two days after his arrival he came to the General Hospital, of his own accord, sick and with his gums bleeding badly, asking them to cure him. The story he told the hospital authorities is the only information available that, in a saloon near Locust and 16th St., he had met two men who called each other "Tom'' and "Dick," who invited him to go fishing to the Blue River.
He had $16 with him at the time. Arriving at the supposed fishing grounds, the strangers got him to drink liquor which was doped. Then they took away his money, and, left him there sick and helpless. He managed to get back to the city hospital, which he entered alone. The physicians tried to check the hemorrhage of his gums, but were unsuccessful, and telegraphed Saturday to his brother-in-law at Clarinda, Charles Frey, as Raymond requested them to do.
Dr. R. B. Castelaw, head of the Kansas City hospital staff, said a positive diagonsis could not be made, but that the bleeding probably was caused by bi-chloride of mercury poisoning, administered in the drinks at the river bank. The Kansas City police have special detectives on the case, but have very slight clues to work on and it is doubtful whether the case could be proven if they should catch their men.
Raymond Feese was well known in Clarinda, having lived here many years, and has relatives in Page county, including two brothers, Willis Feese near Villisca and Clifford Feese, Hepburn, and two sisters, Mrs. Chas. Frey, Clarinda, and Mrs. Cade Day, Hepburn, also a brother in Colorado and a sister in Kansas. Among his cousins living here are Mrs. Nettie Brooks, from whose home the funeral was held Tuesday, Mrs. John Walker, Mrs. T. B. Phillips, M. E. Feese, the mail carrier, and Mrs. A. P. Skeed of Sterling, Kans., now visiting the M. E. Feese home. The remains were taken for interment to the Pollock Cemeteriy near North Page.
Raymond was unfortunate in not being a strong-minded boy, and this made it easy for the Kansas City thugs to impose on him. He was nearly 27 years of age. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 8, 1913

 

Feese, Sarah J. -

Mrs. Frank Feese died Tuesday, Oct. 21,1899, at her home in Valley township after a brief illness, aged 48 years, 4 months and 4 days. She was born in Des Moines county, Iowa, in 1851, and was married to Frank Feese Aug. 8, 1871 Nine children were the fruits of this union, all of whom survive her except the
oldest, Alvin, who died about a month ago. The funeral took place at 10 a.m. today, all the children but two living in Nebraska being present, and her remains interred in the North Page cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 26, 1899

Died, on Tuesday, Oct 24, 1899, Sarah Jane Feese, aged 49 years, 4 months and 14 days, wife of Frank Feese of Page county. The funeral services at North Page church were conducted by Rev W.O. Hutchings, of Clarinda, on Thursday and then came interment at North Page cemetery. The bereaved husband and family have the sympathy of many friends. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Nov 2, 1899

 

Feltch, Emma Truscott -

Obituary of Mrs. Emma Truscott Feltch
From Hamilton Farmer's Advocate. Hamiliton, Mo., March 28, 1914.
Mrs. Emma T. Feltch died at her home in Hamilton at an early hour last Friday morning, having suffered a stroke of paralysis on the Tuesday previous. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by pastor, Rev. E. C. Morgan, assisted by Rev. J. B. Crouch, pastor of the Baptist church. The interment was in Highland cemetery. Mr. Feltch died August 1, 1908. Mrs. Feltch is survived by three children, Roscoe T. Feitch, Miss Ella Feltch, and Mrs. Stephen McLain. She also leaves a sister in Seattle, Wash., and a brother in Princeton, Mont.
Mrs. Emma T. Feltch was born in Birmingham, VanBuren county, la., January 24, 1845 and died at her home in Hamilton, Mo., March 20, 1914, aged 69 years, 1 month and 24 days.
Mrs. Feltch was of English parentage. At the age of sixteen she united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church under the preaching of Peter Cartwright. She was studious by nature and began teaching at the age of 18 and taught and attended school principally in Page county, Iowa, until her marriage to Charles W. Feitch.,November 10, 1868.
Together they united with the M. E. church of College Springs, Iowa, where they were active members and remained faithful to that church until their death. They came to Hamilton from Clarinda, la, eleven years ago. Only their close friends knew the depth of their devotion to each other, their home and familv and their God.
Mr. Feltch died August 1, 1908. Mrs. Feltch has been an invalid since that time and the large correspondence she has had, attests the love and respect of a great host of relatives and friends who have done much to brighten the lonely years of her comparative helplessness.
The last time she signed her full name was to a check for her church dues. The last call she made was at the door of her pastor's home in her wheel chair a week before her death, where she chatted a few moments. While unable to attend public services much, Mrs. Feltch was interested in everything pertaining to public welfare, and always ready to welcome her friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 9, 1914

 

Feltch, Isaac T. -

It is with sad feelings that we record the death of Isaac T. Feltch, who died at the home of his son, Fred A. Feltch, Frazer, Colo., August 7, 1907, at 8:55 p. m.
The deceased, who was well known throughout Page county, was born in Lincoln, Androscoggin county, Maine, September 1, 1836; came to Page county, Iowa, in 1856. He enlisted in the Co. A., 8th Iowa Cavalry, United States service July, 1863, serving two years and ten months, spending four months of that time in southern prisons.
After being honorably discharged in May, 1863, he was married to Maria B. Pierce September 7, 1866. He, with his family, moved to Colorado in 1873, where he has since resided.
The deceased leaves a widow and five grown children, three sons and two daughters, to mourn his loss, all of whom were at his bedside when the end came except his second son, who, with his family, is living in Los Angeles, Calf.
The Golden Globe of August 10th, has this to say of Mr. Feltch: "He was about seventy years of age. Every reader of this item, who knew Mr. Feltch, and that means very many, will give a tribute of respect to the memory of this pioneer citizen, for he was a good citizen, a kind neighbor, an affectionate father and husband, and an honest man in all respects. The writer held Isaac T. Feltch in warm esteem as a good and faithful friend, in whom there was no guile, and his death brings a feeling of sadness to us." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 17, 1907

 

Ferguson, Chas -

Mrs. Lines received a telegram Monday stating that her nephew, Chas. Ferguson, had been killed in Pennsylvania, where he had been employed as time keeper for a railroad constructor. He was about twenty-two years old and well known here where he lived several years. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 6, 1901

 

Ferguson, T.J., Mrs' BROTHER - Mrs. T. J. Ferguson received a telegram Sunday from Liberal, Mo., stating her brother died that morning, and she left Monday to attend the funeral. From there she will go to Washington to visit her son and daughter. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 10, 1902

 

Ferrier, Mayme L. -

The child Ferrier had been in the Home since January 6th and the promise of a sweet life was dear to the parents. Internal trouble resulted and the life slipped away like the dropping of the leaf before the autumn season. The funeral was held Monday and the little mound is all that is left to keep the memory fresh in the minds of the bereaved parents. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 4, 1910

 

Ferris, Columbia King -

The community was saddened yesterday to learn of the death of Mrs. Chas. A. Ferris, at her home in North Clarinda, from typhoid fever. The dread disease, which has been afflicting so many in Clarinda lately, secured her for its first victim,her life going out at a little before half past one o'clock yesterday afternoon, after an illness of ten days. While her death was sudden, in a sense, she and her husband feared when she was taken sick that she would never get up. She has always been in good health, but the dread thyphoid was too much of a drain on her strength. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. Cabbage, of Shambaugh, assisted by Rev. IlgenFritz. Interment will take place at the Norwich cemetery.
Mrs. Ferris' maiden name was Columbia King. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. James K. King, near Connelsville, Pa, on August 28, 1858. When but a girl she removed with her parents to Illinois, and later came to Iowa, in 1869, the family living on the old farm near Norwich. There it was that Columbia met Charles A. Ferris, to whom she was married on February 25, 1875. No children have been born to them, but they have raised two adopted daughters, Araminta and Stella, the daughters of L. M. Ferris, who is a brother of Charles and whose wife was also a sister of Mrs. Chas. Ferris. The mother of the girls died when they were quite young, and they have always made their home with their uncle and aunt. Besides the husband and the two girls, Mrs. Ferris leaves a mother and father and six brothers, and sisters to mourn her loss. They are:—Mrs. Shaw, of near Shenandoah, Minnie, who is still at the old home, Jordan, at home, George, of near Norwich, Porte H., of Shenandoah, and Austin, living near home. Besides these there are many other relatives, with friends and acquaintances, who mourn Mrs. Ferris' death as that of a good woman who has gone to her heavenly reward. Mrs. Ferris was a member of the Church of God for thirty or more years, and was always a faithful and earnest Christian, raising her children and setting them an example such as a true mother should. It is a misfortune to the whole community that such a woman should be taken, but such losses must come and must be borne.

The stricken husband and family desire to thank the many kind friends and neighbors who gave them assistance and sympathy in their sorrow. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 24, 1900

Mrs. Columbia Ferris, wife of Chas. A. Ferris, died suddenly Aug. 23,1900, at her home in north Clarinda, from typhoid fever after an illness of little over a week.   Mrs. Ferris was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. K, King, of Tarkio township, where she   resided many years, having been born at Connellsville, Pa., Aug. 23, 1858.   She  was a lady greatly admired by all who knew her for her gentle and amiable womanly qualities.  For many years she was a member of the Church of God and a devoted christian lady.  No children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ferris', but she was a true mother to two adopted daughters of Mr L. M. Ferris, whom she had watched and guarded with great care.   She was married to Mr. Chas. Ferris at Norwich, Feb. 25, 1875. The funeral took place Saturday at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. Cabbage, of Shambaugh.assisted by Rev. IlgenFritz, and her remains interred in the Norwich cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 30, 1900

 


 

Ferris, George Henry -

George Henry Ferris died at his home in Clarinda, Tuesday. His funeral takes place this afternoon. Further particulars concerning that excellent man will appear later. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 14, 1916

ANOTHER PIONEER CITIZEN .        GONE TO BETTER LAND.

George H. Ferris passed to the better land Tuesday afternoon, December 12th, at his home, 217 W. Lincoln St., in Clarinda. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, from the Methodist church, of which for so many years Mr. Ferris had been a devoted and useful member, services being conducted by the pastor, Rev. Abram S. Woodard. The funeral cortege then went in autos to Baker cemetery near Norwich, which was close to the home where Mr. Ferris and his family lived for so many years after coming to this vicinity forty-six years ago.
Of friends he had legion, of enemies none, could be said of our departed townsman, as truly as of any man we have known.
George H. Ferris was born in New York State Sept. 22nd, 1835. His father was a shoemaker, who when the son was three years of age came to Henry county, Ill., from there to Moline, and back again to Henry county. George was the eldest of seven children. When the Civil War broke out, Mr. Ferris enlisted in Co. D., 112th Inf. Vol., and took part in many engagements, being wounded at the battle of Lost Mountain in June, 1864, when he spent 4 months in an army hospital at Kingston, Ga. He was given an honorable discharge and came home to Illinois. He was married Jan. 12th, 1860, in Illinois to Miss Hattie Piper, the capable and loving helpmate of all these years, who still survives him, as do three sons and two daughters, Henry A. Ferris of near Paola, Kans., Fred Ferris of St. Joe, Melchoir Ferris of Clarinda, and Mrs. Eva Baker and Mrs. Ethel King of Tarkio township near Norwich. It was in 1870 that Mr. and Mrs. Ferris came to Page county, settling on a farm near Norwich, where Mr. Ferris proved very successful at farming, gaining the competence which enabled him to retire and come to Clarinda to live, about nineteen years ago. Here he has been a most useful member of society, being active in Grand Army circles, as a member of Warren Post, and also active as an active worker and an official of the First Methodist church of Clarinda. Besides the immediate members of his family, Mr. Ferris leaves a brother, Charles Ferris, of Clarinda, and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Payton of Clarinda, and Mrs. Hannah Kinsey of St. Joseph, besides a host of very good friends and admirers who have looked to "Uncle George" Ferris as a model of servicable Christian life and useful citizenship.
The funeral services Thrusday afternoon at the Methodist church were attended by many of the friends of our departed townsman, gathered to pay their last mark of respect to his memory. The Methodist choir sang "Lead Kindly Light," one of his favorite hymns. Following the address by the pastor, Rev. A. S. Woodard, about thirty old soldiers held their ritualistic service, this being held in the church instead of at the grave because of the cold weather outside. John F. Jones, John Miller, T. F. Willis, Henry Loranz and D. C. Reynolds were the comrades taking part. The pallbearers were S. M. Mosely, H. F. Hitchcock, J. N. Fleming, Jesse N. Hughes, George Fisher and George Standage. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 14, 1916

George H. Ferris was born in New York State Sept. 22nd, 1835. His father was a shoemaker, who when the son was three years of age came to Henry county, Ill., from there to Moline, and back again to Henry county. George was the eldest of several children. When the Civil war broke out, Mr. Ferris enlisted in Co. D., 112th Inf. Vol., and took part in many engagements, being wounded at the battle of Lost Mountain in June, 1864, when he spent 4 months in an army hospital at Kingston, Ga. He was given an honorable discharge and came home to Illinois. He was married Jan. 12th, 1860, in Illinois to Miss Hattie Piper, the capable and loving helpmate of all these years, who still survives him, as do three sons and two daughters, Henry A. Ferris of near Paola, Kans., Fred Ferris of St. Joe, Melchoir Ferris Of Clarinda, and Mrs. Eva Baker and Mrs. Ethel King of Tarkio township near Norwich. It was in 1870 that Mr. and Mrs. Ferris came to Page county, settling on a farm near Norwich, where Mr. Ferris proved very successful at farming, gaining the competence which enabled him to retire and come to Clarinda to live, about nineteen years ago. Here he has been a most successful member of society, being active in Grand Army circles, as a member of Warren Post, and also active as an active worker and an Official of the First Methodist church of Clarinda. Besides the immediate: members of his family, Mr. Ferris leaves a brother, Charles Ferris of Clarinda, and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Payton of Clarinda and Mrs. Hannah Kinsey of St. Joseph, besides a host of very good friends and admirers who have looked to "Uncle George" Ferris as a model of serviceable Christian life and useful citizenship.
The funeral services Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church were attended by many of the friends of our departed townsman, gathered to pay their last mark of respect to his memory. The Methodist choir sang "Lead Kindly Light," one of his favorite hymns. Following the address by the pastor, Rev. A. S. Woodard, about thirty old soldiers held their ritualistic service, this being held in the church instead of at the grave because of the cold weather out side. John F. Jones, John Miller, T. F. Willis, Henry Loranz and D. C. Reynolds were the comrades taking part. The pallbearers were S. M. Mosely, H. F. Hitchcock, J: N. Flemming, Jesse N. Hughes, George Fisher and George Standage. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 21, 1916

George Henry Ferris died suddenly at his home on West Lincoln avenue, Clarinda, Iowa, Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 12, 1916,  at  3:30 o'clock,  aged 81 years 2 months and 21 days.  Mr. Ferris had been bedfast for nearly five weeks and had been in failing health previous to that time, but his death was sudden and unexpected,   as he had rallied aid been brighter during the day, Tuesday. His aged wife, who is nearly 77 years of age is in poor health and suffered severely from the shock of his sudden death. The funeral services were held late Thursday afternoon    at the Methodist Episcopal church at 1 o'clock,   conducted   by the Rev. A.  S. Woodard,    pastor   of that church.   The Rev. Mr. Woodard took as the text for his sermon II Timothy, fourth chapter, seventh and eighth verses. After the sermon, Warren post, No. 11, G. A. R, of which Mr. Ferris had been a member,  conducted    ritualistic services. The following was read by Henry Loranz, a member of Warren Post, by whom it had been composed:    "The   march of Comrade Ferris is over.   He was chairman of the Soldiers' Monument association, member of the Soldiers' Relief commission, a number of times commander of the post and chaplain at the time of his death.   In every place he did his duty, .especially when the old soldier or his family was sick or in need, none of us equalled   him.   And   what greater encomium can I give him than to say that a   good    man   has   gone    from us? The body was taken to the Baker ceme­tery in Tarkio township, near Norwich, for interment.   The late Mr. Ferris was born in Pennyan, Yates county, N. Y., Sept. 22, 1835.   When he was but three years of age the family moved to Athens county, O., where they resided for fourteen years. They then moved to Henry county and Moline, III., and in Henry county Mr. Ferris made his home until 1870. On January 12, 1869, he was married to Harriet F. Piper at Woodhull, Henry county, Ill. To this union were born eight children, five of whom are living. Anna Rosetta died at the age of twenty-two years; Nathan Oscar at the age of fourteen and Cora E. at the age of two. The living children are as follows:   Henry A. Ferris of Paola, Kan,; Mrs. Eva Bohrer and Mrs. Ethel King of Tarkio township, Page county; Fred P. Ferris of St. Joseph, Mo.; and Melchor E. Ferris of Clarinda, la.   The deceased is also survived by one brother and two sisters:   Charles A. Ferris and Mrs. Jennie Payton of Clarinda and Mrs. Hannah Kinsey of Bixby, Okla.   Mr. Ferris enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Twelfth Illinois  Volunteer infantry and saw three years of service in the Civil war in that regiment. He was in many engagements   and was   finally severely wounded in June of 1864.   He was taken to a hospital at Kingston, Ga., and was there for four and one-half months. He was honorably discharged at Greensborough,  N.  C, and returned  to   Henry county, Ill., where he lived until 1870. In that year the family moved to Tarkio township,   Page county,   where they resided  until  1897,  when  they moved to Clarinda.   They have made their home in Clarinda since that time, having lived in their present home    on    West Lincoln avenue since 1901, although Mr. and Mrs. Ferris were the only occupants of the home in recent years, the children having married and located elsewhere.   The late Mr. Ferris was a member of Warren post, No. 11, G. A. R., and was actively interested in all its affairs and in all those in which the soldiers of the Civil war were concerned.   He held practically every office within the gift of Warren post.   He was president of the day at the Memorial exercises in Clarinda on the last two occasions.    During the last week of the past August he attended the national G. A. R. encampment at Kansas City, Mo., and was  one  of  those  in the line of march.    Since the age of seventeen he had  been  a  member  of  the Methodist Episcopal church.   Since coming to Clarinda, he had been active in all the affairs of the Methodist Episcopal church in Clarinda.   He was a member of the official board, was one of the most faithful in attendance at all the services of the church, and was known as one of the grand old men   of   that   church.   His numerous friends sorrow at his passing from this life and sympathize with the mourning relatives, but the sorrow is mellowed by the knowledge of his fine Christian life and character, and all feel that whatever may be the reward and joys of the great beyond a full share in them will belong to George H. Ferris.   The five living children of the late Mr. Ferris were all able to be present at the funeral.   H. A. Ferris of Paola, Kan., was accompanied by his wife, and the Bohrer and King families from Tarkio township were all present with the exception of Earl King, who is attending school at Lincoln, Nebr. Melchor E. Ferris, wife and baby, have been in the city for some weeks past, assisting in the care of Mr. Ferris.   Henry A. Ferris of Paola had been in Clarinda for some days previous to his father's death. Fred P. Ferris of St. Joseph, Mo., arrived in Clarinda, Wednesday noon.  Mrs. Hannah Kinsey, a sister, of Bixby, Okla., was the only immediate relative not able to be present.   Had Mr. Ferris lived until the 12th of January, 1917, one month longer, he and his wife would have lived together fifty-seven years. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 21, 1916

 

 

 

Ferris, H.A. - .Mrs G. H. Ferris will leave tomorrow for Greenleaf, Kans., to attend her son, H. A, Ferris, who is lying at the point of death there. He has been sick for some time, and word was received a few days ago that he might get well, but would be a cripple for life. Upon receipt of word yesterday that he was worse, Mrs. Ferris prepared to leave at once. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 10, 1900

 

Ferris, Lemuel M. -

Leonard M. Ferris was born in Athens County, O., Jan. 30th, 1839, and died in the County home at Clarinda Oct. 15th at 9 A. M. At the age of three years his parents moved to Illinois, settling near Woodhull. Later they moved to the vicinity of Galesburg. It was here that at the age of 13 years he lost his left limb, having broken his limb by falling off a load of hay, and because of blood poisoning caused by improper medical attention it was found necessary to cut off ths leg so far above the knee that an artificial leg could not be supplied successfully. This proved a great handicap to him through life. The family came later to Page county, la., settling near Norwich. He was married Nov. 24th, 1880 to Miss Cordi King, and to them were born three children, all girls and all still living, Mrs. Stella Milander of Sat Lake City, Mrs. Armenia Sawtelle of Omaha, and Mrs. Bessie Hamm, wife of Paul Hamm, of near Shambaugh. The last two named were present at the funeral, which was held on Saturday, Oct. 16th, at 1:30 P. M., from the home of his brother, George Ferris, conducted by Rev. A. S. Woodard, to whom a week before, he had made profession of faith in Christ as his Savior. The remains were taken for burial to Tarkio cemetery near Norwich, where lay his father and mother. Besides the two brothers, George and Charles Ferris, who live in Clarinda, deceased has two sisters living, Mrs. Hannah Kinsey of Bixby, Okla., and Mrs. Jennie Payton of Shenandoah. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 21, 1915

 

Ferris, W.B. -

Died in Oklahoma. W. B. Ferris died at his home at Cherokee, Oklahoma, Saturday, May 20th, aged sixty-one years.   He will be remembered by many   as a former Clarinda boy and   is mourned by many friends here as well as by three brothers living    in Clarinda, namely Geo. H., Charles A. and Leonard M.   He leaves a wife and four children.   His death resulted from a complication   of   diseases   and although he had been quite low for some time, the news of his demise came as a severe shock to his many relatives and friends in this vicinity. He was raised on a farm south of Clarinda, and will be remembered by all of the older settlers. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 25, 1911


Fesenmeyer, Glenn Willetts - Glenn Willetts Fesenmeyer, three weeks old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fesenmeyer, died Saturday morning, July 8, 1916, at 2 o'clock. Funeral services were held at the home of J. M. Brown, Sunday afternoon, July 9, 1916, conducted by the Rev. J. M. Asbell, pastor of the Clarinda Christian church. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 13, 1916

 

Fesenmeyer, Helen Rose -

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fesenmeyer desire to extend their heartfelt thanks to the kind friends who rendered invaluable service as well as sympathy to them during the illness and death, Sept. 23, of their infant babe, Helen Rose Fesenmeyer. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 1, 1914


Fesenmeyer, Herman James -

Herman James, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fesenmeyer, was born Oct. 2, 1917, and died March 31, 1918, at their home on East Lincoln street. He had been ill for about four months, dying at the age of five months and twenty-nine days. He has left to mourn for and miss him his father and mother and sister, Evelyn Leone, besides other relatives and friends.

The funeral was held at the home, Monday, April 1, at 3:30, conducted by the Rev. M. M. Cable. CLARINDA HERALD and CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 4, 1918