Clarinda State Hospital there recently died one of Taylor county's pioneers, Dennis Hamblin, who in 1882 was a member of the Iowa General Assembly, and from 1906 to 1912 was inspector of rural mail routes during that formative period when our present routes were being established. Born back in New York state, he came to Taylor county in 1857, went to war, came back and was married, and ever since has been as good citizen as he was a brave soldier. Two daughters survive living in Taylor county, and a third daughter Mrs. Laura H. Smith, lives in Norwich. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 20, 1916

Charles Hamilton, formerly a resident of this city, died at his home at Prairie City, Ills. Mrs. A. F. Beal, who was a cousin of the deceased, went to Illinois to attend his funeral.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 7, 1901

A. F. Beal received a telegram last Thursday announcing the death of Chas Hamilton the night before at Prairie City, Ill. Charley was a citizen of this city for several years and highly respected. He was a cousin of Mrs. Beal and she left that evening to attend the funeral. Charley was a victim of consumption and for several years past had resided in Texas. He had returned to Prairie City only the Saturday night before. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 6, 1901

Mrs. A. F. Beal arrived home Friday from Prairie City, Ill, where she was called by the death of her cousin, Chas. Hamilton. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 20, 1901

Hamilton, G.W., Mrs - Mrs. A. F. Beal was called to Prairie City, Ill., by a telegram announcing the death of her aunt, Mrs. G. W. Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton was the mother of Charles Hamilton, who was at one time in business in Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1907

Hamilton, Hattie Cavender - Ed.  Cavender of Clinton, Okla., arrived in the city Saturday night, called here by the sudden death of his sister, Mrs. Hattie Hamilton,   at San Francisco, Jan. 8, while on a trip from Portland, Oregon, to Los Angeles. The remains were shipped to this city for burial, arriving here Monday.     Ed. is looking the same as usual  and in good health, except a slight cold contracted since reaching our zero climate. He says it has been warm and pleasant down their this winter save a few cool waves, and the farmers are plowing and sowing their crops.    Ed. is greatly in love with that country and expects to remain there.   But he still holds to his farm in Valley township which he knows is a good investment.   He left the family all well.    Ed. is a strong Wilson man, as he was before the nomination, and longs to have him inaugurated president in the firm belief he will make an ideal ruler of the nation's destinies and especially for the new state of Oklahoma which needs a thorough renovation of former management. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 16, 1913

Charley Caveuder received a telegram last night from his cousin, E E. Austin, at San Francisco, bearing the sad news of the death of his sister, Mrs. Hattie Hamilton. Her home was in Omaha and some time ago she went to Portland, Oregon, to visit with relatives She left there for Los Angeles on a steamer when she was taken ill and stopped at Sau Francisco for nursing in a German hospital, but soon passed away. Her cousin, Mr Austin, was with her.
The remaius will be shipped to this city for burial, services to be held at the home of her brother, Chas. Cavender. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 9, 1913

Hattie Cavender-Hamilton was born in Du Bois County, Ind., April 3, 1862, and moved with her parents to Page Co. 1863, and continued to make this state her home until 20 years ago when she went to Omaha to live. Last April she went to Oregon for her health and also to visit relatives. She decided recently to take an ocean trip to Los Angeles, but was taken sick on board the ship and had to be taken off at San Francisco where she died Jan. 8, 1913, in a German Hospital at that place. Two brothers and two sisters survive her: Ed. Cavender of Clinton, Okla., Mrs. Alex Fraser of Maryville, Mo.; Mrs. Elmer Miller of North Platte; Neb. and Chas. Cavender of this city. The remains were brought to this city Monday and the funeral held at the Chas. Cavender home yesterday, Jan. 15, at 2:30 p. m., and interment in the Clarinda cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 16, 1913

Mrs. Alex Fraser of Maryville, Mo., and Mrs. Elmer Miller of North Platte, Neb., were called to this city first of the week by the death of their sister, Mrs. Hattie Hamilton, who died Jan. 8 at San Francisco and the remains brought to this city Monday for burial. The ladies are sisters of Charley and Ed. Cavender and this week is the first time they have all been together for years. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 16, 1913

Mrs. Hattie Hamilton.
Mrs. Hattie Hamilton was born in Dubois county, Ind., in 1862, moving to Iowa with her parents in 1868. Iowa was her home until twenty years ago, and Clarinda her place of residence. For the past twenty years her home has been in Omaha until last spring she went west for her health, having been ailing for several years. Since April 1st she had been in Portland, Ore. On January 1st, she and a sister left Portland on shipboard to go to Los Angeles, Calif. While on board she became very seasick and was taken to a hospital at San Francisco, where she lived but a few days, the doctors agreeing that the sea sickness hurried her demise. For five years she had been in ill health.
The body was brought to this city to the home of her brother, Charles Cavender, at whose home services were held Wednesday afternoon, January 15th, conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson.

Out of town relatives and friends who attended Mrs. Hamilton's funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Wils Cavender, Mrs. Carrie Parker, Mrs. W. G. Roberts and William Hembree, all of Taylor county; Mr. Charles Savage and Mr. Charles Cavender Jr., of St. Joe; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fraser, of Maryville,
Mo.; Mr. Donald Fraser of Creston, Iowa; and Mrs. Reininger of Rockport, Mo. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 23, 1913         

Blanchard Herald  records the sudden death of Mr. Henry Hamilton, one of Page county's old settlers and highly respected citizens, which occurred July 12, 1903, from apoplexy. He was well known in this city where he did much business for years past.   Mr. Hamilton had accumulated considerable wealth.  The Harald says:   Wednesday about one o'clock Henry Hamilton aged 74 years, who resides three miles west of town, died without a moment's warning.  During the forenoon he had been about the premises in his usual health and had been at work mowing and tad gone to the home of a daughter, Mrs Milo Rouse when attacked.    He just entered the house when Mrs. Rouse saw from his appearance that something was wrong when he advanced  a few steps and fell in her arms.  Every effort was made by her to revive him as she supposed he was suffering from a trouble he was subject to.    No one was present but Mrs. Rouse, and she states he died without a struggle.   The funeral will be held today and his remains interred in the Blanchard cemetery.
The cause of his death was supposed to be apoplexy. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 20, 1905

Dr. J. M. Hamlin of Shenandoah died Sunday at the Burlington Junction Mineral Springs where he had went Saturday for his health. He was sieged with an attack of heart trouble on the train and did not recover. He was about 62 years old and a noted physician. He resided for years at Westboro and did considerable practicing in this city years ago. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 25, 1912

The funeral of Miss Nina Hamm who died April 21, following an operation for appendicitis, was held Friday from the Church of God, in Shambaugh, conducted by Rev. Kelley, and an overflow of people were present to pay their last respects to this amiable young lady, the wife of Mr. L. D. Hamm.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Flalk [sic] and was 20 years, 3 months and 8 days old. Her remains were brought to this city for interment and a long line of teams marked the procession. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 29, 1909

Mrs. Mina Hamm.
Mrs. Mina Hamm, of East River township, died at one of the hospitals in this city yesterday forenoon, after having undergone an operation for appendicitis. She was brought here just a week before her death, but the disease had already progressed too far.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs David Fulk. She was born January 13, 1889, and was 20 years, 3 months and 8 days old at the date of her death. She was married to Lorenzo Hamm scarcely four months before her death, and her untimely end is especially sad, as she was just entering upon the larger joys of life. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1909

John A. Hammer, who was born in Smoland, Sweden, died in Clarinda, la., on Tuesday, July 10th, 1917. He came to this country at the age of sixteen. He was married to Miss Anna Lindell, April 14, 1897. Of their nine children, six survive, George, Vernon, Louis, Ernest and Myrtle, the four boys each being employed in farm work in the country near Clarinda, while the two daughters live in town with their mother, at their home on W. Garfield. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, July 11th, from the Pruitt Undertaking Parlors in Clarinda, services being conducted by the Christian Minister, Rev. Roy C. Snodgrass, after which interment was had in Clarinda cemetery. The children were present at the funeral, also Mrs. Hammer's sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Carlson, and members of their family.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 12, 1917 and CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 12, 1917

Jesse Hammond, an aged resident of Coin who was sent to the inebriate hospital at Kirksville by Judge Green at the term of court just closed in Clarinda, and who was taken to to Knoxville on March 1st, died, just one week later and was buried at Knoxville. His case was a very sad one. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1909

The sudden death of Mrs. M. L. Hammond   when occurred   here on Friday night or early Saturday morning came as a great shock to the home  folks as well   as   the many friends and neighbors who have been associated with her for over thirty years which has been spent m this place.   She had been having a light attack of La Grippe but had been up and around the house and able to do her work going to bed as usual Friday night and she was.heard to cough or make some choking noise about 3 o'clock   in the morning   but was thought to be quietly sleeping until about six o'clock on going to her bed to wake her she was found to be dead.   Dr. King was immediately called and gave as his opinion that she had been   dead   for several hours, probably ever since three o'clock at least.   One son Charlie Woolsey lived close by and another one Elmer her eldest son was in the south where he had been at work for several weeks.
He was summoned at once and arrived here Sunday night.   The funeral was held at the home Monday afternoon at 2, o'clock.   Rev. Colman of Blanchard preaching the funeral sermon, on account of the absence of our home pastors.    Burial took place at the Elmwood Cemetery.   The two sons were  all of her immediate family who were left to,mourn the loss of an unusually devoted mother and one who will be greatly missed in this place. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 26, 1918

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Hammond's Mother Thankful
Mrs. Anna Hammond, accompanied by Eddie Hammond from Baker Oregon, the mother and brother of Ross Hammond, the murdered man, arrived in St. Joseph Thursday. Friday they came to Clarinda, accompanied by Mrs. Hammond's niece, Mrs. F. E. Wohlford from Barnard. The relatives, consulted with Coronor Harmon at this place of business, identfying the clothing and effects of their son, having previously identified the built [?] over Maxwell in St. Joseph, and expressed their thankfulness to the Coroner and other Page County officers in the care they had taken of Hammond's body and effects, stating that all
details were perfectly all right, and they were more than thankful.
They furnished the information that the young man who was killed was 24 years and 6 days of age on Aug. 6th, the date when he met his death that young Hammond was born in Unionville, Ind., his father's name having been H. C. Hammond and born in the same town. Mrs. Hammond and son left for Barnard, Mo., to visit with relatives near there.
Through attorney Mytton of St. Joseph they were granted the right to take all of their son's effects, and
also the car which had been his property.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1921

Archie Hammontree, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Hammontree, died at their hone in Kansas City, Kas., Feb. 13 after a few days illness from pneumonia, aged 12 years, 4 months and 1 day. The remains were brought to this city and the funeral held at the home of Mrs. Hammontree's brother, F. B. Pennington, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 conducted by Rev. Wm. Stevenson and interment in the city cemetery. This made the third death in the Pennington family in less than three weeks.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 20, 1913

George W. Hammontree, a former resident of Clarinda, passed away at his home in Kansas City, Kans., Wednesday, July 13 1921. He had suffered a stroke of paralysis some months ago, but had apparently recovered. Having a second stroke Wednesday evening, he lived only a short time thereafter. The funeral was held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Protestant Methodist church in Kansas City, Kans. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery. The late Mr. Hammontree was born seventy-one years ago last June 29. He was married forty years ago last month to Ida Pennington at Shenandoah. They lived in that place and in Farragut before coming to Clarinda, which place was their home about fifteen years. Mr. Hammontree was engaged in the live stock business while in Clarinda. Fifteen years ago the family moved to Kansas City, Kans., where Mr. Pennington was employed for time at the stock yards. The widow and five sons survive. The sons are Louie, Beryl, Glen, Clifford and Paul. Two sons, Frankie and Archie, are deceased. F. B. and F. S. Pennington went to Kansas City Thursday and were present at their brother-in-law's funeral. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 21, 1921

George W. Hammontree.
A telegram was received in Clarinda this morning, by Frank B. Pennington, informing him that his brother-in-law George W. Hammontree, died in Kansas City last night. He also was the brother-in-law of Fred S. Pennington of Clarinda. Mr. Hammontree formerly lived here and at that time was engaged in the buying and selling of live stock. His wife, surviving him, is the. sister of the Pennington brothers named. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 14, 1921

Mr. Henry Hand died Friday evening at his home in Shenandoah. He was one of the old and influential citizens of the county, and highly respected by all. Mr. Hand was an uncle of Ed F. Rose of this city, and he went over Friday evening in response to a call, but failed to reach there in time to see him alive. Mrs. Rose went over Saturday morning, and both remained to attend the funeral Sunday afternoon. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 7, 1909

Handley, Robert - Robert Haadley, who a year ago last summer, worked in the dental office of Dr Wells, died one day last week at Fremoat, Nebraska, where he had set up a dental office of his own and was establishing a very satisfactory practice. He was buried at Bagley. Iowa, where his parents reside, Appendicitis was the cause of his death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 18, 1906

Mary Elizabeth Annan was born December 25th, 1840, near Brownstown, Jackson county, Indiana, and died August 7th,1916, at 7 o'clock p. m. aged 75 years, 7 months and 12 days.  
For a long time she had been a patient sufferer, until death relieved her from her suffering. She was the fourth of a family of eight children, all of whom have preceded her, except one brother John Annan of Clarinda.. She came with her parents from Indiana to Page county by wagon in the spring of 1855. She was confirmed in the Lutheran church at the age of 14.
She was united in mariage to Herman H. Handorf February 23, 1865. To this union wras born one child, Mary C. Brockman, with whom she made her home since the death of her husband Aug. 31, 1893. She was of a lovable disposition, and kind toward everyone, and now that she has been called away, the tenderness and love of her life will linger as a sweet benediction in the memory of those who loved her so dearly. " 'Tis hard to break the tender cord
When love here bound the heart, 'Tis hard, so hard, to speak the word,
'We must forever part.' Dearest loved one we must lay thee
In thy peaceful grave's embrace But thy memory wil be cherished
Till we see thy heavenly face."

The funeral services were conducted at the home Thursday at 2 p. m. by Rev. Horn, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 17, 1916

Mary E. Handorf.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Handorf, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. H. Brockman, in Harlan township, Page county, Monday, Aug. 7, 1916, were held from the home of Mrs. Brockman, this afternoon, Thursday, Aug. 10, 1916, at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. W. J. Horn of Yorktown. Interment was to be in the Clarinda cemetery. Mrs. Handorf was born in Jackson county, Ind., Dec. 25, 1840. She came to Page county in 1855 and in 1865 was married to Herman Handorf, who died in 1893.
Since the death of Mr. Handorf, Mrs. Handorf made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Brockman. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Brockman of Harlan township, and by one brother, John Annan of Clarinda. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 10, 1916

Mary Elizabeth Annan was born December 25, 1840, near Brownstown; Jackson Co., Indiana, died Aug 7, 1916 at 7 p. m. at the age of 75 years, 7 months and days. For a long time she had been a patient sufferer. She was the fourth of a family of eight children, all of whom have preceded her except one brother, John Annan, of Clarinda. She came to Page county, from Indiana by wagon, with her parents in the spring of 1855. Was confirmed in the Lutheran church at the age of 14. She was united in marriage to Harman H. Handorf February 23, 1865. To this union was born one child, Mary C. Brockman, with whom she made her home since the death of her husband, Aug. 31, 1893.
She was of a lovable disposition and kind toward everyone. And now that she has been called away, the tenderness and love of her life will linger as a sweet benediction in the memory of those who loved her so dearly. "Tis hard to break the tender cord,
When love here bound the heart! 'Tis hard, so hard to speak the word,
We must forever part. Dearest loved one, we must lay thee
In thy peaceful grave's embrace; But thy memory will be cherished
Till we see thy Heavenly face."

The funeral services were held at the home Thursday at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. Horn, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 17, 1916

The little four year old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Hankins, died of convulsions July 14 and was burried at the Clarinda cemetery, Saturday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 14, 1905

Imogene Man Killed by Lightning.
W. F. Hankins was instantly killed about ten o'clock this forenoon by a stroke of lightning while at work in a field near Imogene. He was plowing with a three horse team when there was a sharp flash of lightning and man and team were instantly killed.
Hankins, with his young wife, moved to the Rush Kammerer place just north of Imogene a few weeks ago, where he was employed on the farm. He is a son of H. B. Hankins, general utility man at the B. J. Andrews store, and a brother of Ellis Hankins, the drayman. He was married to Miss Lillie Retelsdorf, daughter of P. Retelsdorf, of the Burlington railroad, the past winter.
The Hankins family formerly live south of New Market, in Taylor county. As soon as the word of the accident was received in this city the father and brother started for Imogene by automobile.—Sentinel-Post. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 8, 1913

Hanks, Harley - Harley Hanks, little son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hanks, died Monday, Jan. 21, 1918, from appendicitis. Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. The little fellow was born Aug. 11, 1912, and was 5 years, 5 months and 10 days of age at the time of his death. He is survived by his parents, by two brothers, Clyde and Charley, and by two sisters, Gladys and Dorothy. The family have the sympathy of their many friends in the loss of their loved one. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 24, 1918

Harley Hanks.
Harley Hanks, age 6 years son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Hanks died in this city Monday, Jan. 21, 1918, following an operation for appendicitis which was performed last Friday. He was a bright and popular little boy. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the family home, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 24, 1918

Evangelin Hanna was born in Cave Springs, Ronoak, county, Va, on Feb. 14, 1837, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Sidle, in Braddyville, on the 6th day of April, 1917, at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 22 days. On the 15 of March, 1857, she was married to Washington Brown. To this union was born three children, two of whom are living: Mrs. Daniel Craig of Los Vegas, Calif , and Mrs. Sidle of Braddyville. Her husband died Jan. 19th, 1870. She was again united in marriage on the 20th of Dec 1896. Her remains were taken to Barnard, Mo, for burial. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 12, 1917

Another sad event was the news of the death of Mrs. Howard Hannah at Sidney, Saturday evening about 5 o'clock. She has been very ill the last few months and although her friends realized her serious condition her death came with a shock to her relatives and many friends. She was well known here having grown to young womanhood here, both she and her husband. Funeral services were held at Sidney Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The remains were brought to Blanchard Monday when the casket was open to friends from 12 until 1 o'clock at her father's residence, after which a short service was held then she was laid to rest in the Blanchard cemetery. She leaves a heart broken husband and little daughter, four years old, a father, R. Joy, two sisters, Mrs Ella Lamor and Mrs B. Collings, a brother, John Joy, besides several relaives and many friends. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 30, 1918

Henry Hanson of Essex Dies.
After a short and serious illness lasting three days, Henry Hanson died at a Council Bluffs hospital, late Friday evening. Mr. Hanson was taken ill last Monday and taken to Council Bluffs for an operation on Wednesday evening. His case was not thought very serious until early Thursday morning when his wife and brother, Dolph, were called for. They went up early Thursday. William Quist, his brother-in-law and his sister, Miss Selma, went up Friday afternoon, but did not get there until he had lost consciousness. Mr. Hanson was born in Sweden, Dec. 4th, 1878. He came to this country with his parents and settled in Essex. He was a carpenter by trade and had done finishing work on public buildings in South Omaha, Shenandoah and Tacoma. Mr. Hanson was a member of the Lutheran church and a member of the Essex town council. He carried $3000 life insurance taking out the last policy last fall. He is survived by a wife and two small children, his parents, four brothers and one sister. The body was brought to Essex on Saturday evening and laid to rest in the Essex cemetery following the funeral services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 17, 1916

Mrs Peter Hanson was born in Sweden March 2, 1850. About the year 1890, she came to Iowa and settled in Page County   where she continued to reside until the time of her death, Saturday, October 2. On
March 9, 1870, she was united in marriage to Peter Hanson.   To this union were born seven children, two daughters and five sons.   Two sons died in Infancy.   She is survived by her husband,   Peter   Hanson, .five children, Anton, Mrs. Henry Anderson, Mrs. Charley Strom, Hening and Erick; fifteen grandchildren, and one great grandchild.   The deceased had not been in good health the past year, the doctors pronouncing the trouble cancer of the stomach and Bright's disease.   Always a kind and loving wife, mother, a good neighbor, she was beloved by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at their nice, new home, Wednesday afternoon conducted   by Rev. Franzen. Mrs Carl Palmquist sang the song, "Just for Today.''  The remains were laid to rest in the Bethesda Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 13, 1921