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

Mrs. D. G. Burleson was called to Gunison, Colo., latter part of last week, by the sudden death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Francis. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1903

 

Frank, John -

Mr. John Frank, an old resident of Hawleyville, died at his home in that town Saturday morning, at the advanced age of 87 years. He was one of the veterans of the civil war and was buried by his old comrades. At last report his wife was dangerously ill. She is also well up in the '80s. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 23, 1899

 

Frazier, Anna McPherrin - Friends of Mrs. Anna MePherrin Frazier, formerly of Clarinda, will regret to learn of her death, Feb. 16th., at her home in Los Angeles. She has not been well for the past year, and a stroke of paralysis hastened her death. Mrs. Frazier was a sister of Mrs. Emma White of this city. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 24, 1921

 

Frazier, William Albert -

William Albert Frazier, son of William Andre and Elizabeth Huggins Frazier, was born near Sardinia. Brown, county, Ohio, September 21, 1834, and after a short illness with la grippe, quietly fell asleep at his home in Burbank, Calif., January 28, 1912, having said some days previous that he could not get well and that he was ready to go. His age was 77 years, 4 months and 7 days.
Bereft of his father when a small child, he lived in various homes and his school advantages were limited, but he loved books and educated himself to quite an extent, especially in music. Also learned and followed the wagon and carriage makers' trade.
He was raised by his Scotch-Irish parents and other relatives in the Presbyterian faith, but at the age of 20 he united with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he remained a member all the years of his long life, taking an active part-particularly in the music, until an advanced age.
He was married in Sardinia, February 27, 1855, to Mary Jane Dunn. In the same year they came to Mercer county, Illinois. Soon after to Galesburg and 12 years later to Clarinda, Page county, Iowa, where he was with one lumber firm for 26 years and organist of the Methodist church for a longer period. The last eight years of his life were spent in California.
Beside the wife, who was his companion for near 57 years, there are two children to mourn the loss of a loving father—Frank O. Frazier, of Baldwin Park, Calif., and Zelma, wife of Theodore A. Crooks, of this place. Also two grandchildren, Mertice Frazier Crooks and Theodore Albert Crooks.
Tbe funeral was conducted at the Methodist church Tuesday, Jan. 30th, by Rev. P. F. Bresee, of Los Angeles, a former Clarinda pastor, assisted by Rev. Avery, Rev. Pomeroy and Rev. Beckwith, of Burbank.
Mrs. C. R. Sumner and Miss Leila Vance, of Los Angeles, rendered very beautifully, "Lead Kindly Light," A New Voice in tbe Heavenly Choir," "Abide With Me" and "Softly Now the Light of Day;" things he loved. He played and sang some of these and many others but a short time before his death. He was borne to his final resting place in Forest Lawn, by W. M. Alexander, J. P. Burrows, D. S. Pugh, E. E. Webster, E. H. Bresee and J. S. Hay, all now of Los Angeles and vicinity, but formerly of Clarinda, except the last named gentleman, who was a boyhood friend in Ohio.

Soon from the light of day,
Shall forever pass away.
Then, from sin and sorrow free,
Take us, Land, to dwell with Thee."
—The Burbank   Review,   Feb. 9, 1912. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 22, 1912

 

Frederick, Isabel -

Killed by the Cars.
This community was thrown into a terrible excitement Tuesday morning by the announcement that a young lady by the name of Miss Isabel Frederick, of Corning, Iowa, had been instantly killed at the C. B. & Q. depot. She had come down on the 7 o'clock passenger to attend a cabinet meeting of Creston district Ep-worth League as a delegate, and was met on the platform by Chas. Tomlinson, who started with her across the side track west of the depot to the waiting carriage of C. A. Lisle to take her to the home of Mrs. S. M. Greene.  When at the west side they talked and walked leisurely up the track to reach the carriage when unconscious of all danger Charley was struck on the shoulder by a freight car followed by four others which had been "kicked back" by the engineer of the Denver Short Line freight onto this siding.  This knocked Charley who was a little nearer the outside of the track against Miss Frederick, throwing him off the track and her, across the rail, when five trucks passed over her body between the shoulder and the hip, and also crushing one of her lower limbs. She merely gave three faint screams before life was extinct.  The velocity of the cars was so great that the first one was thrown from the track and plowed over the ties and into the mud a distance of two and a half long freight cars. The mangled remains were taken to Mr. Brown's hotel near by and later to the undertaking rooms of A. T. Clement and properly dressed by sorrowing friends.   The widowed mother was notified but so overcome by grief that medication was required.    A coroner's inquest was held and a verdict returned of death by accident.  Her brother and a company of friends came down at 2 p. m., short services were held at the M. E. church at 6 o'clock and the remains taken home on the 8 o'clock train.    Miss Frederick was about eighteen years of age, a bright and talented young lady and her untimely and horrible death is deeply mourned by all.  Leaving home as she did in the early morning with all the health of a blooming yonng woman, filled with anticipation of a day of joy and pleasure among strangers who were league friends, and then to be stricken down by the cruel hand of death in a few short hours brings sorrow to the hearts of the living that cannot be quieted or appeased. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 13, 1899

 

Fredricks, Irene Louise -

Irene Louise Fredricks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Fredricks, died at Essex, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1919, age 8 years 5 months and 29 days. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 20, 1919

 

Freeland, Robert Hughes -

The five-weeks-old baby of Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Freeland passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 7th, death being quite sudden and unexpected. Little Robert Hughes Freeland had never been real well. Tbe baby's grandparents, Mr and Mrs. William Freeland came down from Villisca, and the funeral was held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home, 110 North 17th Street, the little body being interred in Clarinda cemetery. Dr. and Mrs. Freeland have the sympathy of many friends.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 14, 1916

The infant son of Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Freeland died at the home on N. Seventeenth St. Thursday evening,
Dec. 7, aged 1 month and 1 day. Although the child had been in delicate health since its birth, its death came suddenly and was a shock to its mother who did not know of its ondition.      
The little one was buried Friday afternoon at one o'clock in the Clarinda cemetery.

The parents have the sympathy of the community in this bereavement. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 14, 1916

Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Freeland have the sympathy of their many friends on the occasion of the loss of their infant son, Robert Hughes Freeiand, who died Thursay, Dec. 7. The baby was born on Nov. 5, 1916, and was thus only a. little over a month old. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery, Friday, Dec. 8, 1916, where a short service was conducted by the Rev. David S. Curry, pastor of the Presbyterian church. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 14, 1916

 

 

Freeman, B.W.'s SON -

A Loving Tribute. Died, at his home in north Clarinda, April 27, 1903, little son of Mr. and Mrs.  B. W. Freeman, aged 1 year, 1 month and 9 days. Another little lamb has gone To dwell with him who gave. Another little darling child Is sheltered in the grave.
For dear littleOrval is still in death. How peaceful he looks at rest. His chubby hands so meekly folded Across his senseless breast.
God needed one more angel child Amidst His shining band. And so he bent his loving smile And clasped our darling's hand.
Our home is sad and desolate, Since Orval was laid to rest; Though our cup is filled with grief, We know that he is blest.
Thy will, oh God, not ours, be done Help us to be reconciled; And when life's journey has been run Oh may we meet our darling child.
Oh sweet Orval when we meet thee In the joyous realms above, Gladly will we haste to greet thee, Filled will be our hearts with love.
M. J. F. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 8, 1903

 

Freeman, Benj. - Benj.  Freeman died Sunday at the family home in Southwest Clarinda and the funeral was held Tuesday. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 17, 1914

Benjamin  Freeman.
The eastbound train to Gravity Tuesday noon carried to their last resting place the earthly remains of Benjiman C. Freeman, an oldtime resident of these parts, who died of pulmonary tuberculosis, Dec. 14th at 8 A. M. Mr. Freeman was 54 years and 2 months of age, he was married to Miss Sarah M. Davis of Taylor county, and eight children were born, seven of whom survive him, Elizabeth, Orth, Hobart, Eva, Norris, Gilbert and Christel, his wife also being left to mourn his loss. Mr. Freeman joined the Methodist church of Clarinda in 1899, and the Methodist pastor, Rev. Abram S. Woodard conducted the services at the home, 10:30 Tuesday morning. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 17, 1914

 


Freeman, Della Gertrude Stoner -

KILLED IN ACCIDENT
Mrs. B. W. Freeman Sustained Fatal Injuries Saturday Evening, South of Clarinda.

A fatal accident occurred Saturday evening on the Clarinda-Shambaugh road, resulting in the death of Mrs. B. W. Freeman and serious injuries to six others in the party.
Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Freeman, proprietors of the Clarinda Rug Factory, their home being at the factory near the freight station in Clarinda, were returning with their family from Shambaugh, where the family had been attending the religious meetings held in the tent there. L. F. Babb was along, besides the seven members of the Freeman family, making eight in the car. Mr. Freeman had just purchased a Carter car, this being the second time he had driven it which was the reason Mr. Babb accompanied them, as he had been teaching Mr. Freeman to run the car.
Saturday evening about ten o'clock the road between Clarinda and Shambaugh was lined with cars headed southward, having been in Clarinda. One of these cars blinded Mr. Freeman who was driving the car, just as they approached the small bridge north of the Hensleigh farm. He failed to see the bridge, thereby driving off instead into the ditch twenty feet at the east side of the bridge. The car jumped the ditch, stopping short when the front wheels struck the bank on the other side, and the car rested there in an upright position. It was the impact when the car struck the bank that caused the damage. Mrs. Freeman who was the worst hurt was thrown against the front seat, and then out of the car, being found about twelve feet distant. Mr. Freeman's weight was thrown against the steering wheel, which was broken off, Passersby soon stopped to aid the injured people, and Dr. Killingsworth was called who soon appeared on the scene, helping bring the party to the Kennelworth Hospital, where they were treated for their wounds, and several of them were then taken to their home at the Rug factory.
Mrs. Freeman who was the worst hurt died at the hospital about half past five Sunday morning, her injuries being mostly internal, besides broken ribs, an arm broken, and a fractured spine.
Mr. Freeman sustained internal injuries when he struck the steering gear, besides having his nose cut.
L. F. Babb had his right arm broken and his right ear cut.
The older girl, Clara, had her right arm fractured between the elbow and the wrist. The boy Everett had a
fracture of the left leg, half way between the knee and ankle, and his head badly bruised. The girl Gertie
complained of her chest hurting. Flora bad a scalp wound and her face cut. The younger child was not seriously injured, beyond a bad shaking up.
On Sunday some friends went to the Freeman home offering to take the children and care for them, also urging Mr. Freeman to go to the hospital where he could be looked after. But the father refused to permit this, saying that they had friends and could look after themselves, and that the Lord would do the rest.
The funeral of Mrs. Freeman was held Tuesday afternoon, July 23rd, from the home of a neighbor, conducted by Rev. L. H. Hutton, pastor of the church of God at Milton, Mo.
Many friends were present, including relatives from a distance, as stated in the obituary in another column.

At last accounts Mr. Freeman and the children were getting along as well as could be expected, but with no serious consequences expected from their injuries. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 25, 1918

AUTO ACCIDENT AND FATAL RESULT
B.   W.   Freeman  and   Family Meet Serious   Mishap   Which Proved Fatal to Mother
A toll of one dead and several others not expected to live, and a few with broken bones and bruises is the result of an inexperienced man speeding at night without having his car in control. Mr. B. W. Freeman, proprietor of the Clarinda Rug Factory, was returning with his family about 10 o'clock Saturday night from a camp meeting at Shambaugh when he was blinded by the lights of an approaching car and went over the embankment of a small creek about two and a half miles south of town, just this side of the Hensleigh farm. He missed the bridge entirely, and the speed of the car was so great that the car didn't stop until it hit the other side of the creek, which is about 18 feet wide, and about eight feet deep, with an incline of about a foot before it drops down. There was no sign of any tracks on this incline, as the car was going so fast that it coudn't even touch. There were eight occupants of the car, the Freeman family and Frank Babb, who was teaching Mr. Freeman to drive, but had repeatedly warned him not to drive so fast. Mr. Babb was in the front seat with Mr. Freeman, and suffered a broken arm, the bone being dislocated and protruding through the tissues. Mrs. Freeman, wno was rather heavy had been thrown against the front seat, and bent it in about a foot. She suffered a broken left arm, the short ribs on both sides broken, crushed spine and chest injured. She was taken to the hospital, but died at 5:30 Sunday morning. Mr. Freeman was badly bruised, with his short ribs broken, nose lacerated and abdomen badly injured but latest reports are that he will recover. A little girl, the next to the oldest had the left side of her chest crushed, and is in a serious condition. The two other girls and the boy were also injured, suffering broken bones and bruises.
Glenn Wolcott, who lives near College Springs, was driving the car with the glaring headlights. When he saw that the accident had happened, he summoned the Glasgow family and people living near, and together they gathered the injured ones and took them to the Kennelworth Hospital where all possible was done to relieve their suffering. Mrs. Freeman passed away while at the hospital, and at the request of Mr. Freeman, the remaining members of the family were removed to the Freeman home which is over the rug factory on east Ninth street.
The auto was a Carter car of an old type which Mr. Freeman had been contemplating purchasing from Mrs. Prow. It was a friction drive and it will be a task to renovate it as the parts are no longer made. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 25, 1918

ROLL OF THE SILENT
rs. B. M. Freeman.
The funeral of Mrs. B. M. Freeman was held Tuesday afternoon, July 23rd, conducted by Rev. L. H. Hutton, pastor of the Church of God in Mil­ton, Mo. She came to her death from an automobile accident while the Freeman family were returning from special. meetings held in a tent at Shambaugh, on Saturday evening, July 20th, as narrated elsewhere in this paper.
Delia Gertrude Stoner was born near Fairfax, Mo., April 24th, 1881, She was married to B. W. Freeman Oct. 23, 1918. To this union were born seven children, two of whom, Or-pha and Orville, have gone on before. She leaves to mourn her departure, a kind and loving husband and five chil­dren, Clara, Verta, Howard, Flora and Evert; also her father, mother, four brothers and six sisters, and a host of loving friends.

Many relatives from out of town were present at the funeral including the parents of Mrs. Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stoner from Sabetha, Kans., also two sisters, Mrs. Charles Foley and her husband, and Mrs. Frank Flanagan and her husband from Fairfax, Mo., two married brothers, Doval Stoner and wife from Corning, Mo., and Walter and William Stoner from Sabetha, Kans., besides a brother and three sisters still living with their parents in Sabetha, Kans.
Other relatives of Mrs. Freeman at the funeral were Leonard Stoner, Mrs. Mary Stoner, Miss Rosa Taylor, Tom Ferris, Mrs. Anna Ferris, William Shaw and Otha Ferris from Fairfax, Mo. Mr. Freeman's three brothers and six sisters were all at the funeral except one, the names of those present being William Freeman, Thomas Freeman and Jesse Freeman from Burwell, Neb., Mrs. J. S. Smith from Maxwell, Neb., Mrs. J. W. Clabaugh and three children, Miss Myrtle Freeman and Mrs. Ella Miller and baby, all from Burwell, Neb. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Simon Johnson from Gravity, Clyde Walker
and family from Gravity. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 25, 1918


Freeman, Hope Arleen -

Hope Arleen Freeman, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orth Freeman died Tuesday about midnight of whooping cough. The baby was a little over two months old. Services are to be held at the home today at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. M Williams, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. Interment will be in Clarinda cemetery. Besides the parents two little sisters survive. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 5, 1921

Freeman Baby Passed Away Mr. and Mrs. Orth Freeman have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of their two months old baby, who passed away just before midnight, Tuesday, at their home on Park Street, in the southwest part of town. Funeral services are being held this Thursday afternoon, at 2:30, conducted by the Methodist pastor, Rev. J. M. Williams, interment in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 5, 1921

 

Freeman, Oscar J. -

KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

From the Burwell, Nebr., Tribune we learn of the death of Oscar J. Freeman, who was struck by lightning June 6th, at his home near Bnrwell. Oscar was a brother of B. W. Freeman at the Clarinda Rug Factory, and also has two sisters, near Gravity, Mrs. Clyde Walker and Mrs. Geo. Grayson. The wife of Oscar Freeman also has a mother living near Gravity, Mrs. Miles Walker. Mr. Oscar Freeman was struck and instantly killed by lightning while working near his house, on the farm twenty miles north from Burwell. He was found dead under the spring wagon, where he had evidently taken refuge when a thunder shower came up. In the evening, when he failed to return home, search was instituted, resulting in finding him beneath the wagon. The funeral was held June 10th, from the home. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 5, 1917

 

Freeman, Samuel -

Samuel C. Freeman was born December 19th, 1824, in Crawford county, Pennsylvania, and died at the home of his son, L. B. Freeman, in this city, March 30th, 1908, aged 83 years, 3 months and 11 days.

At the age of fourteen Mr. Freeman moved to Columbus,  Ohio, at which place he was married in 1850 to Mary Catharine Flowers.    Not long after this young couple's marriage, they moved to Henry county, Iowa, where they continued to reside until 1875, when they moved to Taylor county. Here Mr. Freeman lived until last fall, when he moved to this city to make his home with his son.   To this union were born eleven children, three of whom with the mother preceded the husband and father to the great beyond. A short funeral service was held at the home of L. B. Freeman in this city, and the body was taken to Gravity, where the services were held at the Methodist church at that place Tuesday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 3, 1908

 

Freeman, Samuel, Mrs -

Mrs. Samuel Freeman, a former resident of this city, but lately of Burwell, Nebr, passed away at her home, there, May 17, 1917, aged 63 years, 6 months and 20 days—Her death was due to pneumonia.
Mrs. Freeman was one of the old settlers of this part of Iowa, having been born at Bedford, Oct. 27, 1853.
She was married Jan. 29, 1874 and after living with her husband and family several years in Tennessee, and then in Texas, came to this city in 1896. In Clarinda, the family lived eight years, Mr. Freeman dying Aug. 14, 1904. In October, following, the family moved to Burwell, Nebr, where Mrs. Freeman had since resided.
The deceased was the mother of seventeen children, twelve of whom are living. All but one, a daughter who lives in Tayor Co., and was prevented on account of illness from being present, were at their mother's bedside before her death. She is survived also by thirty-three grandchildren.  
The immediate family consists of B. W. Freeman, Clarinda, Mrs. Maud Grayson, and Mrs. Grace Walker, Gravity, Mrs. Mary Smith, Dayton, Nebr., Oscar, William, Thomas, Jesse and Mrs. Maggie Miller, Mrs. Ida Clabaugh, Mrs. Tennie Conard, and Miss Myrtle Freeman of Burwell.
Funeral services were held at Burwill, Nebr. and Mrs. Freeman laid to rest there. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 31, 1917

 

Freiermuth, John Jacob -

John J. Freiermuth died Monday, May 5, 1916, at his home near Braddyville. He was born in Ohio, Feb. 26, 1844. He was a long resident of Page county. He formerly lived in Buchanan township, but his later life was spent in Amity township. He had two farms in Buchanan township and one in Amity township. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Paul M. Stickelman, who, with her husband, have been making their home with Mrs. Stickelman's parents. John J. Freiermuth also leaves a brother, P. H. Freiermuth, at Iola, Kan., and a sister, Miss Mary Freiermuth of Clarinda. The funeral was held Wednesday, at the home, conducted by Rev. A. R. Hunt of Savannah, Mo. Burial was in the Braddyville cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 18, 1916

John Jacob Friermuth was born in Knox County, Ohio, February 26th, 1844 and died at his county home near Braddyville, la., May 15th, 1916, being 72 years, 2 months and 19 days old. He came with his parents to Braddyville, la., May 6th, 1856. He returned to Greenville, Ohio in 1873. There he conducted a store for 12 years, returning to this community in 1885. He was married to Mary Ellen Frost July 21st, 1880. Of this union four children were born, three sons and one daughter. The three sons all went on before their father to the Better Land. On returning to Iowa he spent six years in merchandise in Braddyville. Following this he spent six years on a farm in Mercer County, Mo. From this time on he has lived in or near Braddyville.
He was christened into the German Lutheran church when a child. The funeral was conducted by A. R. Hunt from his country home and interment was in Braddyville cemetery. He leaves his wife, his daughter, one brother and one sister, one nephew, and three nieces, together with a host of friends to mourn his loss. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 25, 1916

John Jacob Freiermuth. 
The Journal has received the following concerning the late John Jacob Freiermuth of Buchanan township:

John Jacob Freiermuth was born in Knox county, O., Feb. 26, 1844, and died at his home near Braddyville, la., May 15, 1916, aged 72 years 2 months and 12 days. He came with his parents to the neighborhood of Braddyville in May, 1856, but in 1873 Mr. Freiermuth went back to Greensville, O., where for twelve years he was engaged in mercantile business, July 21, 1880, he was married to Miss Ellen Frost. In 1885 he returned Iowa and for six years was in business in Braddyville. He then moved onto a farm in Mercer county, Mo., where he lived for six years, then came back to Page county and ever since lived either in or near Braddyville. As a child he was christened in the German Lutheran church. A wife, one daughter, three sons having preceded him to the better land, a brother, sister, nephew and three neices are left to mourn his death. The funeral was conducted from the home, conducted by A. R. Hunt; interment in Braddyville cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 18, 1916

 

Freiermuth, Magdalina K. - .Mrs. Magdalina K. Freiermuth died , Feb. 11, 1908, at the home of her daughter, Miss Mary Freiermuth, near Braddyville, from an attack of the grippe, at the advanced age of 80 years, 9 months and 29 days. She was a native of Germany, and coming to this country with her husband located in this county in the early 50's. He passed away about 15 years ago. The funeral took place at the German church in this city yesterday and interment in the city cemetery by the side of her husband. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 20, 1908

Friermuth, Mrs - Mrs. Friermuth, the aged mother of John Friermuth and Miss Mary Friermuth, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mary Friermuth, a mile east and a mile north of Braddyville, early Saturday morning, and was laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery this afternoon, the funeral services being held at the German church in northeast Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 18, 1908

 

 

 

Freudenberg, Henry's BABE -

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Freudenberg, living northwest of this city lost their infant baby last, and interred it in the German cemetery, at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 1, 1911


 

 

Freudenburg, William Ernest -

William Ernest Freudenburg.
Yorktown—[Special correspondence of the Journal]   William Ernest Freudenburg was born Dec. 15, 1867, at St. Louis, Mo.   His parents   took him, while still a child, to Jackson county, Ind., and four years later to Page county, Iowa, where he   has since lived.   He was the oldest child in the family.   Mr. Freudenburg was a loving husband and father and a kind neighbor. He was married Dec. 9, 1897, to Mary Steinbeck, who survives him. He also is survived by one daughter and son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Blume, and one granddaughter, living on the home place northwest of Clarinda.   Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Freudenburg and Grandmother Freudenburg   moved   to Yorktown, the grandmother making her home with them.   She passed away Jan. 29, 1919, and Mr. Freudenburg passed to his reward on Saturday evening, March 8, 1919, at his home. Death was due to an illness following an operation for pleurisy.   Ten years ago Mr. Freudenburg's father died in the same house. He leaves to mourn their loss his widow, a daughter, four brothers, and two sisters, Henry Freudenburg living in Clarinda, and also on their farms near Clarinda, George Freudenburg, Mrs. Herman J. Herzberg, Mrs. Henry H. Meyer,   Herman   C. Freudenburg, John   Freudenburg  and   one aged uncle. The funeral was held the 11th day   of   March,   1919,    from the St. Paul's Lutheran church in Yorktown, and was conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. J. Horn.   The body was brought to Clarinda for burial and was laid to rest in Birchwood cemetery.
"Weep not that his toils are over,
"Weep not that his race is run; God grant we may rest as calmly,
When our work, like his, is done; 'Til then we yield with gladness
Our father to Him to keep, And rejoice in the sweet assurance,
He giveth His loved one sleep." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 27, 1919


William E. Freudenburg
The funeral of William Ernest Freudenburg was held Tuesday after noon, from St. Paul's Lutheran church in Yorktown, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. J. Horn, attended by many former friends from Clarinda, and the surrounding country. The body was brought for burial to Clarinda, being laid to rest in Birchwood cemetery.
He passed to his reward Saturday evening, March 8th, at his home in Yorktown, death being due to an illness following an operation for pleurisy. Born Dec. 15th, 1869, at St. Louis, Mo., his parents brought him while still a child to Jackson county, Indiana, and four years later to Page county, Iowa, where he has since lived among us, an influential and respected citizen. He was married Dec. 9th, 1897 to Mary Steinback, who survives him, as does one daughter, Mrs. H. H. Blume, living on the home place northwest of Clarinda. Four brother and sisters also remain to mourn his loss, Henry Freudenburg of Clarinda and also on their farms near Clarinda; George Freudenburg, Mrs. Harmon J Herzberg, Mrs. Henry H. Meyer, H. C Freudenburg and John Freudenburg. One grandchild and one aged uncle also survive him. It was only a short time ago that these brothers, and sisters lost their mother, who had been living with her son William in Yorktown. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 13, 1919

 

Frey, Clarence O. -

On September 16th, Clarence O. Frey died at his home in northeast Clarinda, of appendicitis. His death was very sudden and unexpected, as he was very sick only about four days before his death. Clarence was born in Clarinda March 9, 1885, being at the time of his death aged 22 years, 6 months and 7 days. He grew to manhood here in Page county and was well known by a great many now sorrowing friends.
He was married in November, 1904, to Miss May Feese and to this union two children have been born. About two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Frey moved to Norton, Kans., where they lived about a year, moving from there to Burlington, Colo. Four weeks ago the family moved to northeast Clarinda and Mr. Frey began working for the Poultry, Butter & Egg Co. He was taken ill on Thursday and died Monday morning at 6:30.
He leaves besides a wife and two children to mourn their loss, a mother, five brothers and four sisters.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. T. Fisher on Wednesday afternoon, September 18th, from the family home, and interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 24, 1907

 

Clarence Frey died at his home in northeast Clarinda, Monday morning, from an attack of appendicitis, after only a few days suffering. He was the son of Mrs. Frank Frey, living north of the city, and had just left the farm with his family to accept a position with the Clarinda Poultry Co. He was about 23 years of age, an intelligent, ambitious and straightforward young man and highly esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and two little children to mourn his untimely death, besides a mother and several brothers and sisters. The funeral was held yesterday at 2:30 p. m., from the home conducted by Rev. Fisher, and his remains laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery, by the side of his father. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 19, 1907

 

Frey, Frank -

Frank Frey died at his home three and one-half miles north of Clarinda, last Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 o'clock, after an illness of twelve days from pneumonia.   Deceased was born in East Palmyra, N. Y., on January 12,1853, and came to Page County in 1878,  He was married to Miss Malissa A. Jacobus, of Emporia, Kas., on May 10, 1879.  They returned to New York for two years, then came back in 1882 to Iowa, where they have lived ever since.    Twelve children have been born to them, ten of them still surviving. They are:—Emma, Charles, Clarence, Alice, Ethel, Claude, Harvey, Ralph, Donald, and Helen, the last named being one year old.    Mr. Frey is one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of this part of the county. He has been a member of the Christian church of this city for some years, and has always been an honorable, upright, and industrious man.  Besides his immediate family, nine brothers and sisters; survive him, as follows:—Fred and Adam, of East Palmyra, N. Y.; John and Will, of Newark, N. Y.; Charles, of Fairville.N, Y.; Edward, of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs.   Libbie   Bayheim, of Lines, N, Y.: Mrs. Kate Conine, of Kalamazoo,  Mich.; and Mrs  P. H. Lux, of Burlington, Mich.    Mrs. Lux and her husband, with Mrs. John Frey, are here to attend the funeral service, which will be held at the home this afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. T. Fisher, assisted by Dr. T. C. Smith. Interment in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 12, 1901   

Frank Frey died last evening at his home north of the city after a short illness of typhoid pneumonia. He had always been a healthy and rugged man and his death was a great surprise to all. He was in the 47th year of his age. The funeral will be held from the home at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon. An obituary will be published next week. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 11, 1901

Mr. Frank Frey was born at East Palmyra, New York, Jan. 12, 1853, and died at his home north of this city April 10,1901. When a young man he caught the western fever and wandered toward the setting sun until he located in this county in 1878.   He remained here for a time and on May 10, 1879, he was married to Miss Melissa A. Jacobus at Emporia, Kas. They decided to return to New York again, but remained there only two years and then came back to this city    Later on they removed to California but that country did not suit them and they again returned to this city, having since made their home here and on the fine farm three miles north.    They are the parents of twelve children, all but two living, the youngest being about one year old. Mr. Frey was an honorable and upright man in all his dealings, a consistent member of the Christian church, and respected by all who knew him.    His untimely death is deeply regretted by all.    The funeral took place from the home at 2 o'clock Friday,   conducted   by Rev. Fisher assisted by Dr. Smith, and his remains enterred in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 18, 1901

 

     

Fricke, Anna Marie Sophia Dorothy Rabe -

FUNERAL TO BE SUNDAY A. M.

Mrs. Anna Fricke died Wednesday night at 10:30, at her home in. Clarinda. The funeral services will be held Sunday morning 10:30 at the residence and at the Lutheran church at 11 o'clock. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919

Anna Marie Sophia Dorothy Rabe, was born Aug. 20, 1865 at Frankfort, Ill. In her childhood days she moved with her parents to Michigan. She was united in marriage with Mr. John Fricke on March 2nd, 1885, their union being blessed with two children, a daughter, Anna, and a son, Charles. After her marriage she resided for a time at Holland, Mich., then moving to Indiana, and in 1902, the family came to Page county, where she lived until the day of her death. Her husband preceded her in death by eight years, meeting a sad death in an accident in 1911. Mrs. Fricke passed away on Feb. 12, 1919, her death being caused by heart affection, having attained the age of 53 years, 5 months, and 22 days. Her departure is mourned by her two children, and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Chas. Fricke, and two sisters, Mrs. John Nothwehr of Yorktown, and Mrs. Louis Dennike of Lane, S. D. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 20, 1919

Mrs. Anna Fricke. The funeral of Mrs. Anna Fricke, who died in this city Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1919, was held Sunday. Short services were held at the family home at 10:30 a.m., followed by services at the St. John's Lutheran church at 11 a.m. Rev. O. Neiting was the officiating minister. Interment was in Summit cemetery north of Yorktown. There were many beautiful floral offerings. The Journal has been given the following obituary of the late Mrs. Fricke:
"Anna Marie Sophia Dorothea Rabe was born Aug. 20, 1865, at Frankfort, Ill. In her childhood days she moved with her parents to Michigan. She was united in marriage with Mr. John Fricke on March 2, 1885. This union was blessed with two children, a daughter, Anna and a son, Charles. After her marriage she resided for some time at Holland, Mich., then moved to Indiana, and in 1902 moved to Page county, where she remained to the day of her death. Her husband preceded her into eternity by eight years, meeting a sad death through an accident in 1911. She died Feb. 12, 1919, of heart affection, having attained the age of 53 years 5 months and 22 days. Her departure is mourned by her two children, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Charles Fricke, and two sisters, Mrs. John Nothwehr of Yorktown and Mrs. Louis Deneke of Lane, S. D." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 20, 1919

Anna Marie Sophia Dorothy Rabe was born August 20, 1865, at Frankfort, Ill. In her childhood days she moved with her parents to Michigan. She was united in marriage with Mr. John Fricke on March 2nd, 1885. This union was blessed with two children, a daughter, Anna, and a son, Charles. For some time they lived at Holland. Mich., then moved to Indiana, and in 1902 came to Page county, Where Mrs. Fricke remained to the day of her death. Her husband preceded her into eternity by eight years, meeting a sad death thru an accident in 1911.
Mrs. Fricke passed away Feb. 13, 1919, of heart affection, having attained the age of 53 years, 5 months and 22 days. She leaves to mourn her departure two children, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Charles Fricke, and two sisters, Mrs. John Nothwehr of Yorktown, la., and Mrs. Louis Derricke of Lane, S. Dak. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 16, at the home at 10:30 a. m., and at St John's Lutheran church at 11 o'clock. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 20, 1919

Mrs Anna Fricke, died at her home in this city last night about 10 o'clock. Services will be held at the family residence at 10:30 a.m. Sunday and at St. John's Lutheran church at 11:30. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919

Mrs. Anna Fricke passed away Wednesday, at 10:30 p. m. Funeral services will he held Sunday, at the home at 10:30 a. m., and at the Lutheran church at 11 a. m. Sunday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919

 

Friedenburg, Ernest -

Ernest Friedenburg died at his home at Yorktown last Friday Morning about eleven o'clock at the age of 66 years, 5 months and 23 days, and was buried at the German church cemetery northwest of Yorktown, Monday afternoon. The cause of tbe death was bright's disease. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 10, 1909

 

Friedman, D., Mrs' MOTHER - Mrs D. Friedman was called to Mendota, Ill., Sunday evening by the sudden death of her mother. Mr Friedman left Monday to attend the funeral. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 11, 1902

 

Friedman, David -

One of Clarinda's foremost business men and one of her best citizens, David Friedman, died Sunday, May 21, 1916, at his residence, 508 North Fifteenth street, of tuberculosis. While it was generally known that he was in ill health, and that his condition was serious, yet it was little thought that he was so near the end of his earthly life. The announcement of his death was both a surprise and deep sorrow to his many friends.
Mr. Friedman was born March 1, 1856, in Austria. He was the son of Moses and Rebecca Friedman. At the age of 13 years he started with an uncle and aunt, from his home country, to make his home in the United States. His relatives were lost at sea, so that when David reached New York city he was obliged to rely wholly upon his own resources. At that time he had within him intelligence and the spirit of enterprise which later resulted in his becoming a successful business man and exemplary citizen.
He was not long in this county before he had a clerkship in a clothing store at Akron, O., and later was a clerk in clothing stores owned by Morris & Goldsmith in Mendota, Freeport and Chicago, Ill. In 1876, before he had become thoroughly settled in the clothing business he was at the exposition and did handsomely financially in selling exposition programs at the Centenial exposition in Philadelphia.. Before that, he was in Chicago at the time of the great fire, and among his experiences there, which he afterward related, was that of standing in deep water to keep from burning. It was, after, the Philadelphia exposition that he entered upon his clerkships in the Illinois cities named above, and while in Mendota as a clerk in a clothing store, it was his good fortune to become acquainted with Miss Lena Friend, whom he married in that city, Jan. 31, 1883, and which resulted in a most happy wedded life for the worthy couple. After their marriage Mr. and Mr. Friedman lived for one and one-half years in Chicago, and in August 1884, came to Clarinda to live. This city has been their home for almost thirty-two years. Here Mr. Friedman entered into, partnership with his brother-in-law, Philip Friend, in the clothing business, which they conducted in the Crabill block on the east side of the square. After being in partnership for three and one-half years Mr. Friedman bought the interest of Mr. Friend, who went to Austin, Minn. Mr. Friedman continued in the clothing business at the same location, and after having been on the east side of the square for about nine years moved his business to the Hatfield building on the souht side of the square, where he continued it until 1903, when he built a fine business building of his own—two stories and basement—at Fifteenth and Main streets, the southeast corner of the square, where his clothing business has since been conducted. In the later years of his life, his son-in-law, Max Kaufman, has been in partnership with him, the business being conducted under the firm name of D. Friedman.& Co.
Unfortunately, Mr. Friedman's health seriously failed him in the year 1905, and he was advised to go to Phoenix, Ariz., which he did. Again, in 1908, he went to Phoenix, being accompanied there by Mrs. Friedman, and after a month's stay there they went to Los Angeles, Calif., for a few months.   In 1911 they again went to Los Angeles, where they were for some months. For the third time, last July, Mr. Friedman sought health in California, this time with his son, Maurice, and Bert Green and G. T. Brent, going by automobile from Clarinda to Los Angeles. After their arrival there they were joined by Mrs. Friedman and daughter, Miss Florence Friedman. After spending the winter in California, Mr. and Mrs Friedman, daughter, Miss Florence, and son, Maurice, returned to Clarinda by train, arriving here March 23. Mr. Friedman was in poor health while in California and reached home in feeble condition. He was confined to his home nearly all the time after his return. The last five weeks before his death he was obliged to spend in bed.
Despite the fact that everything was done for him that could be, he could not regain his health; Death was the conqueror.
He loved his family and his home above everything else on earth. When he came home the last time from California, on entering his house he looked served: "These rooms look better to me than any I saw in Los Angeles."
In business Mr. Friedman was always reliable and honest. It was a pleasure to deal with him. His business founded on the principle of integrity it was no wonder that he flourished. He was ever public spirited and generaus, always ready to help along any worthy public enterprise. Clarinda owes much to his generosity. In private, friendly conversation, he was most interesting and agreeable. He was a keen and bright observer of events, and quickly saw to the heart of things. He had a fine sense of the humorous.
Beside his wife, Mr. Friedman is survived by three children—Mrs. Max Kaufman, Miss Florence Friedman, and Maurice Friedman. One child, a daughter, Bessie, died many years ago, at the age of 4 months.
Mr Friedman had become a member of Nodaway lodge, No. 140, A. F. and A. M. Clarinda chapter, No. 214, O. E. S., and a member of the lodge of Knights of Pythias.
In respect to his memory the business places in Clarinda were closed during the hour of his funeral, from 3 to 4 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, at the family home in this city. The funeral was largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. A. S. Woodard of the Methodist Episcopal church, and Rev. David S. Curry of the Presbyterian church. Nodaway lodge, No. 140, A., F. and A. M., of which Mr. Friedman died a member, attended the service in a body.
The remains were taken to St. Joseph, Mo., Wednesday morning, for interment in the Jewish cemetery in that city. They left over the Tarkio branch of the Burlington Route, but on account of the track being out just below Tarkio, the train had to come back from Tarkio, and took a circuitous route by the way of Villisca and over the main line of the Burlington, to another branch of the road to reach St. Joseph.
Accompanying the remains were Mrs. Friedman, Mr. and Mrs. Max Kaufman, and daughter, Miriam; Miss Florence Friedman, Maurice Friedman, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Meyer of Dubuque, Oscar Friend of Chicago, and Philip Friend of Austin, Minn. Mrs. Meyer and the Messrs. Friend are sister and brothers of Mrs. Friedman. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Landis, Henry Ruge, Mrs. Louis Syberkrop, and Miss Katherine Annan started with the party but on account of the delay on the railroad got off the train here on its return from Tarkio. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 25, 1916

David Friedman, one of Clarinda's oldest merchants, passed away at his home on N. 15th street Sunday morning, May 21, 1916, at 9:45 a. m., after an illness extending.over the past two years. He was 60 years, 2 months and 21 days of age at time of death. When his health began to fail he decided to go to California for the winter, and spent the winter there, but received no benefit from the trip. About one month ago he returned to his home here, where he continued to grow steadily worse. Born in Austria in 1856, Mr. Friedman came to this, country at the age of 13, landing in the City of New York, where he remained only for a short time, going from there to Philadelphia, where he was in business for about two years. After selling out his business in that city he came to Chicago, where for a number of years he was employed by Wilaby Hill & Co., clothing manufacturers. In 1884 he and his brother-in-law, Philip Friend, decided to come west and start in business for themselves. After looking over several locations, they decided to locate in Clarinda, moving here the same year and starting in clothing business in the room now occupied by M. C. McVay, later moving into the store building where the Fair Store is, remaining in this location until in 1903, when he purchased the lot and built the fine two-story brick building where Friedman's clothing store is at present. On the 31st of January, 1880 in Mendola, Ill., was celebrated his marriage to Miss Lena Friend, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Friend, a banker of that city. To this union three children were born, Mrs. Max Kaufman, Miss Florence and Maurice, all of this city. He leaves besides his immediate family, two brothers and two sisters. Nate, formerly of Shenandoah, now living in Redfield, South Dakota and Joe of Chicago. The two sisters who live in Europe have never been in this country. The funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday afternoon at 3 p. m., conducted by Rev. David S. Curry, assisted by Rev. A. S. Woodard. The remains were conveyed to St. Joseph on Wednesday morning, to Leeman & Heaton Undertaking parlors, and a Masonic service held at the cemetery in that city, the remains being laid to rest in the Jewish cemetery in St. Joseph.
"Dave" Friedman has for many years been one of Clarinda's influential citizens. He has done much for the town and his presence will be greatly missed here.

As a parting tribute, the Clarinda stores closed their doors from 3 to 4 Tuesday afternoon, during the funeral services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 25, 1916

The Funeral Services Were Held at the Home and the Remains Shipped to St Joseph for Interment.
David Friedman, who for the past two years has been failing in health, passed away peacefully at his home on North 15th street at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, May 20th.
Mr. Friedman has been confined to his bed for several months and the end was looked for at any moment, during that time. In a recent overland trip to the coast he contracted a severe cold and it is thought that at his advanced age, this may have hastened his death.
Mr. Friedman was born March 1st, 1856, in Austria.  Besides his wife and three children, Maurice, Florence, and Mrs. Max Kaufman, two brothers and two sisters are left to mourn his death, Nate Friedman, formerly of Shenandoah who is now located in business at Redfield, S. D., and Joe Friedman, connected with the Straus-Eisendrath Company of Chicago.   The two sisters, who were in Europe, Mr. Friedman has not heard from since he left there, and it is unknown whether they are alive or not.
Funeral services will be held today at 3:00 o'clock at the home, Rev. Curry officiating, assisted by Rev. Woodard. The remains will be shipped to St. Joseph, Wednesday, where the Masonic lodge will have charge of the burial.
The Page County History contains the following, relative to the life and career of David Friedman:
The growth and prosperity of the community does not.depend upon its machinery of government or even upon the men who fill its public offices although these are both in factors in the general welfare, but rather upon the men who are active in business circles, in which connection David Friedman is well known, being the popular and enterprising proprietor of a Clothing and Men's Furnishing Goods store in Clarinda.   He dates his residence in Page county since   1884, having come from Chicago.  He is, however, a native of Austria, where he spent the first thirteen years of his life and then made the long voyage across the Atlantic to the United States.   He has been a pupil in private educational institutes in Germany and he completed his education in night schools in America, remaining for a year in New York.It was in 1870 that he arrived, on the shores of the new world and in the fall of 1871 he went to Pittsburg. While in the Eastern metropolis he peddled collar   buttons   on   Broadway, but, through his start in life was a humble one, he was ambitious and eagerly embraced every opportunity for advancement.  After going to Pittsburg he became stock   keeper in   a wholesale clothing house, but investigations into business conditions of the country convinced him that still better opportunities were to be enjoyed in the Middle West and accordingly he made his way to Chicago, where he became connected with the Morris Clothing Company, his association with that house covered ten years. Later he was with Willoughby Hill & Company for three years and from Chicago he came to Clarinda in 1884.
Here Mr. Friedman entered.business as a member of the firm of E. H. Friend & Company, and after three years spent in that way he purchased the interest of Mr. Friend and has since carried on business alone as a dealer in clothing, men's furnishings and shoes.   From the beginning he has prospered, his trade constantly increasing with the growth of this part of the state,   his reliable business methods commending him to the confidence and support of the general public.  His success is indicated in the fact that he has erected a three story pressed brick building   25x130 feet, which is one of the finest business blocks in the city of Clarinda.  He carries a large and.well selected line of goods adequate to   the   demands of varied tastes and his earnest desire to please his patrons, together with his reliability in all mercantile transactions, has brought him a gratifying measure of prosperity.    On the 31st of January, 1883, in Mendota, Illinois, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Friedman and Miss Lena Friend, a daughter of Abraham Friend, a money broker of that place. They have become the parents of three children:   Rae H., now the wife of Max Kaufman, manager of the store for Mr. Friedman, Florence and Maurice, who are both at home.   Mr. Friedman has never sought or desired public office, preferring to concentrate his energies' upon his business affairs and yet he is not remiss in the duties of citizenship, nor does he hesitate to support the measures or movements of which he deems will prove of general good. Fraternally he both a Mason and a Knight of Pythias and has the genuine regard of many friends, whom he has made in those orders. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 23, 1916

Remains Laid at Rest

The remains of D. Friedman were deposited in their grave in the Jewish cemetery at St. Joseph, Mo., Wednesday evening of last week, with impressive, beautiful Masonic ceremony. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 1, 1916

 

Friend, Abraham -

David Friedman received word Sunday afternoon that her father, Abraham Friend, of Mendota, Ill., was dangerously ill. She left on the evening train Sunday night and yesterday morning, Mr. Friedman received word that her father had died. Mr. Friedman will leave tonight for Mendota to attend the funeral which will be held Thursday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 9, 1902


Friend, Isaac Thomas -

Isaac Thomas Friend was born in Nunda, Illinois, McHenry County, March 12, 1855. When a young man he moved with his father, brothers and sisters to Cass County, Missouri. About the year 1875 he came to Iowa and settled in Page County, where he continued to reside until the time of his death, with the exception of one year, when he lived near Tarkio, Missouri.
On Dec. 5, 1979 he was united in marriage to Miss Evelyn Farrens. To this union were born three children, two daughters and one son, all of whom survive him and are present today, and together with the wife and mother and two grand children mourn the loss of the deceased. The deceased had not been in good health for more than a year. On Sept. 8th he went to Iowa City for examination and treatment. On examination the Doctors pronounced the trouble cancer of the stomach, and on Saturday the 17 th performed an operation for the same. Although he regained consciousness, he could not survive the operation, and passed away at 3:30 the same day.
Always a kind and loving husband and father, a good neighbor, he was beloved by all who knew him, Although not a member of any church, he repeatedly expressed his confidence in God, and his power to do all things, and that he did not worry about the future, and to a friend not long before his demise expressed his willingness and readiness to meet death.
The funeral services were held at the Union Church, conducted by Rev. Keast of College Springs, after which the remains were laid to rest the Shearer Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 29, 1921

Brief reference was made in The Journal of last week to the death of I. T. Friend of Buchanan township, Page county, who passed away in Iowa City, Saturday, Sept. 17, 1921, at the university hospital, where he went for treatment for cancer of the stomach. His full name was Isaac Thomas Friend.   He was born at Nunda, McHenry county, Ill., March 12, 1855. He came to Buchanan township in 1876, and Dec. 5, 1879, married Miss Evelyn Farrens.   From the time of the marriage they have lived in Buchanan township with the exception of one year, when they were near Tarkio, Mo. Mrs. Friend and three children survive Mrs. John Maxwell of New Market, and Carrie and Elmer at home.  There are two grandchildren living. A brother and three sisters of Mr. Friend also survive.   The funeral was Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Shearer church, Rev. A. P. Keast officiating.   Burial was in the Shearer cemetery. Mr. Friend was a lifelong farmer and a good citizen. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 29, 1921

I. T. Friend, for many years a citizen of Buchanan township, Page county, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 1921, at Iowa City, where he was at the state university hospital for treatment. His remains were conveyed to his former home and the funeral held yesterday forenoon at the Shearer church. Interment was in the cemetery by that church.   Many friends will miss him. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 22, 1921

 

Friend, Nathan -

A telegram was received by Mr. and Mrs. Max Kaufman in Clarinda Monday morning from Maurice Friedman, at Chicago, informing them of the death of Mrs. Kaufman's uncle, Nathan Friend, at Austin, Minn., Sunday, Oct. 24, 1920, at 5 p.m. The remains were to be conveyed to Chicago for the funeral which was set for 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, Oct. 26. The Friend family having a family lot in Rose Hill cemetery, that city, it was thought here that the burial would be in that cemetery. Mr. Friend had visited in Clarinda with his relatives here. He was the brother of Mrs. D. Friedman of this city, who with her daughter, Miss Florence Friedman, was visiting at the home of Mrs. Friedman's sister, Mrs. H. A. Meyer, in Chicago, when news was received there of the death of Mr. Friend. Mrs. Friedman's son, Maurice Friedman, of Davenport, went to Chicago Saturday night to visit his mother and sister, Florence, and Mrs. Friedman's other daughter, Mrs. Max Kaufman, and daughter, Miriam, left here Monday evening to attend the funeral. Mr. Friend had been ill for a long time.  He was unmarried. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 28, 1920

Mrs. D. Friedman and daughter Florence returned Friday evening after a six weeks visit with relatives in Chicago. One thing to mar the visit was the death of Mrs. Friedman's youngest brother, Mr. Nate Friend, who died in Minnesota and was buried at Chicago. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 11, 1920

 

Friend, Otis Hadley -

FATAL HALLOWEEN ACCIDENT.
Boy Relative of Page County People Victom of Motor Truck.
Burlington Junction (Mo.) Post, Nov. 3: Otis Hartley Friend, 13 year old son of S. J. Friend of Burlington Junction, died early Tuesday morning as the result of injuries sustained Monday evening when he fell under a heavy oil truck.
The accident occurred on Main street about 8 o'clock in the evening. The boy was masked and was playing Halloween pranks with some of his school mates. As the oil truck driven by his stepbrother, Carl Gardner, and loaded with young people on the way to a Halloween party came down the street young Friend ran out and attempted to jump on the running board. The door of the cab came open and he fell under the real wheel, which passed over his hips and abdomen.
Gardner was unaware that the boy had fallen until he felt the truck bump as it passed over his body. He stopped the vehicle immediately and was the first to reach the injured lad, but did not know who it was until his mask was removed.
He was carried to the office of Dr. Cossins, where it was seen immediately that his injuries were serious. Later he was removed to the home of his father, and early on Tuesday morning Mr. and Mrs. Friend, accompanied by Dr. Cossins, started to Maryville to place Otis in the hospital. He inquired, when about half way to Wilcox, how far they had gone and upon being told said that he could not stand the motion of the car any longer and asked that it be stopped. He died within a few minutes.
Surviving relatives are his father and stepmother; three brothers, James and Hugh Lee Friend of Yorktown, Iowa, and Harland Friend of Burlington Junction; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie McGaffin of Corning, Iowa, and Ludene Friend who makes her home with Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Brody of Wilcox, and two stepbrothers, Ernest and Carl Gardner, of this place.
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon by Rev. F. E. Edwards, and burial was at Dawson. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 10, 1921

Jim Friend and Hugh Friend received word Monday evening that their little brother, Otis Friend had been run over by an automobile that evening in Burlington Junction, Mo. They went Tuesday morning to his bed side, and later word came that death had come about eight o'clock that morning. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the M. E. Church in Burlington Junction. Those from here attending the funeral were Jim Friend and family, Willard Friend and family and Mrs. Louis Goecker and son Harold. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 10, 1921

    OTIS FRIEND—OBITUARY.
(Delayed from last week). Otis Friend died at the home of his twin sister, Mrs. G. E. Cossins, in Burlington Junction, at 11:20 P. M., Wednesday.
Several months ago Otis contracted typhoid fever and passed through a long siege of illness at the home of his sister in Burlington Jct. He never entirely recovered from this illness and about six weeks ago complications developed which finally resulted in his death. He underwent a critical operation a month ago and although he stood the ordeal well, he continued to decline after being brought home. Sunday, May 20th his condition became much worse and all hopes for his recovery were abandoned. During his long illness, Otis remained cheerful, and although he suffered a great deal at times he never complained. He remained conscious to the last and answered the final summons calmly and unafraid.
Otis Friend was born on what, was known as the old Manly farm west of Burlington Junction, June 27th, 1885, and spent the most of his life in this vicinity. He was a young man of splendid character, and his friends were numbered by his acquaintances. He was converted at the age of 18 in a baptist revival at Old Bethel church joining the Methodist Episcopal church in Burlington Jct. in which he lived a devoted christian life.

He is survived by his aged mother, and ten brothers and sisters. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church at 2 o'clock Friday, conducted by Rev. Earnest Snyder, and music was rendered by the church choir, and a solo by Prof. H. J. Becker of Maryville. Burial took place in the Dawsonville cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 31, 1917

 

 

 

 

 

Frink, Mabel -

Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Frink were called to mourn the sudden death of their 17 year old daughter, Miss Mabel, at Shenandosh, last Thursday, from paralysis. She lived only a little over one day after the stroke. The family resided in this city several years and the friends of Miss Mabel mourn her untimely death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 8, 1903

 

Frink, O.H. -

After an illness of about one year with paralysis, O. H. Frink, former county treasurer of Page county, died Tuesday morning, July 25, 1916, at his home in Shenandoah.   His funeral takes place at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Mr. Frink while county treasurer lived in Clarinda, and many friends here will regret his death.   In addition to his public service as stated above he was a soldier in the Union army, representative   in   the   Iowa general assembly from Page county, mayor of Shenandoah, and held numerous minor positions of trust and importance.   At times he was farmer and business man.   He is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Barbara Ellen Minick, and also is survived by several children. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Jul 27, 1916


Fry, Bertha Haney -

She spent the greater part of her days in Clarinda and vicinity, having welded her life in happy fellowship with all who came to know the riches of her heart. August 18, 1909, she was united in marriage to Parl L Fry. In 1911 she with her husband moved to Clinton, Iowa, and thence to Ft.. Wayne, Ind.
Besides her husband and son Gilbert, she leaves a mother, Mrs. Ida Davidson, and one sister, Mrs. Merril Damewood.
Mrs. Fry when young in years accepted her Saviour and was a faithful member of the Christian church. Not only as a friend, a neighbor, and a citizen of the community will she be remembered, but as one who identified her interests with those who gave blood that the world might be redeemed. Not alone as a wife and mother will her memory remain blessed, but as one who trusted in the Christ.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Snodgrass. Burial was at the Birchwood cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1920

Mrs. Bertha Haney Fry, wife of Parl Fry died Friday, April 9, 1920, at 9 p.m., in Fort Wayne, Ind. Mrs. Fry has been ill two weeks with acute indigestion. She was operated upon April 6, in a Fort Wayne hospital in hopes of saving her life. Mrs. Fry was born near Clarinda, Sept. 7, 1886. She was married to Parl Fry, Aug. 18, 1909. For two years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Fry resided in Clarinda, going from here to Clinton, thence to Tiffany, O., and from there to Fort Wayne, which city has been their home for the last two years. Mrs. Fry is survived by her husband; her son Gilbert; her mother, Mrs. Ada Davidson, and sister, Mrs. M. J. Damewood, the ladies being residents of this city. Mr. Fry and the son accompanied the remains to Clarinda, arriving in this city Monday morning. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass; Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery.
The following tribute to Mrs. Fry was read at the funeral:
"Mrs. Fry when young in years accepted her Savior and was a faithful member of this congregation. Not only as a friend, a neighbor, and a citizen of this community will she be remembered, but as one who identified her interests with those who gave us blood that the world might   be redeemed.  Not only as a wife and mother will her memory remain blessed, but as one who trusted in the Christ, the Son of God." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1920

Bertha Haney was horn in Clarinda, Ia., Sept. 7, 1886, and passed away at her home in Fort Wayne, Ind., Apr. 9, 1920.
She spent the greater part of her days in Clarinda and vicinity, having welded her life in happy fellowship with all who came to know the riches of her heart. Aug. 18, 1909, she was united in marriage to Parl L. Fry. In 1911 she with her husband moved to Clinton, la., thence to Tiffan, Ind., and about a year ago to Fort Wayne.
Besides her husband and son Gilbert, she leaves a mother, Mrs. Ida Davidson, and one sister, Mrs. Merrill Damewood.
Mrs. Fry when young in years accepted her Savior and was a faithful member of the Christian church. Not only as a friend, a neigbhor, and a citizen. Of this comunity will she be remembered, but as one who identified her interests with those who gave us blood that the world might be redeemed. Not only as a wife and mother, will her memory remain blessed, but as one who trusted in the Christ the Son of God.
Mr. Fry and son Gilbert accompanied the remains to Clarinda, arriving in the city Monday morning. The funeral was held at 11 a. m. Tuesday, at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. Burial was in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1920

 

Fry, Samuel F. -

Word was received in Shenandoah of the death of Samuel F. Fry at Geneva, Neb. Mr. Fry had been having an attack of la grippe, and became depressed mentally, committing suicide. He was at one time cashier of the Commercial Savings bank at Shenandoah.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 20, 1908

 

Fry, Sophia Emma Baetge McMichael -

The funeral of Mrs. Charles W. Fry, who died Monday morning, June 13, 1921, in this city, was held at the Christian church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. A. Burns, pastor of the church. Hymns were sung by a quintet composed of Mrs. C. E. Shockey, Mrs. Zora Duncan, Miss Maud Searl, Russell Lines and I. E. Stickelman. They sang, "Going Down the Valley," "Asleep in Jesus," and "Abide with Me." There was a profusion of beautiful flowers given by sorrowing relatives and friends. The pallbearers were George Smith, E. E. Lister, Charles Lister, Glen Bradley, I. E. Stickelman and C. G. Hipsley. Out of town relatives were present as follows: Mrs. W. M. Baetge, of Appleton City, Mo., mother of Mrs. Fry; Mrs. Mary Plank of Fleming, Colo., sister of Mrs. Fry; Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Fry of Bedford the parents of Mr. Fry; Mr. and Mrs. Parl Fry of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Friend and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stuart of near Hopkins, Mo. Mrs. Fry's death, coming within a few days after she was up and around her home as usual, came as a particularly sad event. She will be much missed by her relatives and friends. The following are details concerning her life:
Sophia Emma Baetge was born in Hamburg, Germany, Nov. 27, 1880. At the age of 4 years she came with her parents to America and located in Page county, Iowa. At about the age of 16 years she united with the Church of Christ in Clarinda. For about eleven years she has lived in Clarinda and during this time has been a faithful and efficient teacher in the Bible school. She was married to Edward J. McMichael on April 7, 1901. To them was born a daughter, Edith, who survives her mother. Mr. McMichael died March 28,1909. She was united in married to Charles W. Fry, March 6, 1916. She passed away June 13, 1921, at the Kennelworth hospital in Clarinda. Besides her husband and daughter she is survived by two brothers, four sisters and her father and mother. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 16, 1921

Mrs. Charles Fry passed away Monday morning, June 13th, at the Kennelworth Hospital, following an operation which it was hoped would result in saving her life. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, a short prayer service at the residence on N. 13 th Street being followed by public services at the Church of Christ, conducted by the pastor Rev. J. A. Burns.
Sophia Emma Baetge was born in Hamburg, Germany, Nov. 27, 1880. At the age of four she came with her parents to America, locating in Page County. At the age of about sixteen she united with the Church of Christ in Clarinda, being a faithful and efficient teacher in the Bible School during the eleven years she has lived in Clarinda. April 7th, 1901, she was united in marriage to Edward J. McMichael, who died March 28th, 1909, leaving a daughter, Edith, who survives her mother.
She was united in marriage Mch. 6th, 1916 to Charles Fry, who survives her. She also leaves four sisters, two brothers, and her father and mother. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 16, 1921

 

Frymire, Mary L. Griffie -

OBITUARY RECORD.
Mrs. Mary L. Frymire. The funeral of Mrs. Mary L. Frymire, who died in   Clarinda, Wednesday,
June 26, 1918, was held Saturday afternoon at Clearmont, Mo., conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass, pastor of the Christian church of Clarinda. Mrs. Frymire's maiden name was Mary L. Griffie.   She was born in Kentucky April 6, 1832, so at the time of her death had attained to the age of 86 years 2 months and 20 days.  She was married to J. H. Frymire   June 21, 1849, and to their union were born eight children:   Ellen and John now deceased, and William, Eva, Emmet, Barney, Sarah and Effie, still living. At
the age of 16 years she confessed her faith in Christ, and it is attested by those who knew her that she remained a loyal and faithful member of the Christian church until she answered the summons of her Lord to the reward of her life of unstituted service for her Savior. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 4, 1918