A Sad Accident.
From the July 28th issue of the Harney Peak Mining News, published at Hilll City, S. D., we take the following:
"Thomas March and his son, Raymond were seriously and his wife, Mrs. Jessie B. March, fatally injured when the gasoline railroad motor on which they were going south last Saturday evening, ran into the rear end of a frieght train at Pringle.
"Mr. March accompanied by his wife and two sons and Bert Hartz, left last Saturday evening about 7 o'clock on the gasoline railroad motor which the Hill City Lumber Company is using over the Burlington railroad tracks in pursuit of their business, for Hot Springs. Before leaving Mr. March inquired at the dispatcher's office where the east bound freight was, and was told that, it would be at Pringle at 9 o'clock where Conductor Hill had orders to allow the west bound freight to pass him. The freight crew were told they would have about 35 minutes at Pringle and were ordered to get in the clear.
"Mr. March then left and is supposed to have been running about thirty miles an hour. He made Pringle at a time when there was a heavy rain falling, accompanied by thunder nd lightnling, and it is supposed, that the occupants of the car had their heads down to protect their faces from the rain. Guy March was the first to notice the train and gave warming. He jumped from the car and Bert Hartz,. who did not have time to get on his feet, threw himself out bodily. He fell onto a pile of cinders and escaped with a few scratches about the face. With the other occupants the car crashed into the rear end of the freight train which was then backing on the main line to get on the switch. Mr. and Mrs. March and Raymond were picked up unconscious and were taken in a special train to the Sisters' Hospital at Hot Springs.
"Mrs. March, who was fatally injured about the head and had a leg broken, never regained consciousness and died Wednesday, July 26, 1911".
The others will recover. Mrs. March formerly was Jessie Belle Pfander, and was born in Clarinda, February 7, 1881. Her father, Jacob Pfander, is half-brother to Abraham Pfander, of this city. When a child she moved to Nebraska and in 1894 came to Hill City, S. D., where she had since made her home. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 3, 1911

Markwell, John F. - John F. Markwell was born January 2,1849, in Rush county, Ind., and died February 16, 1905, aged 56 years, 1 month and 14 days.  He came west with his parents at the age of three years, and has since resided in the following states, viz: Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa. He was married to Sarah A. Good on November 22, 1874.
To this union six children were born, all of whom died in infancy, except one son, who survives him. Besides a wife and son he leaves two sisters and three brothers to mourn their loss, viz: Mrs. Mary F. Monroe, of Santa Rosa, Calif.; Mrs. Nancy E. McMurdo, of Wedekind, Nevada; William H., of Lucien,  Okla.; Jacob J., of Connellsville, Mo., and George L., of Nevada. He was converted in 1875, first uniting with the United Brethren church and afterwards with the Free Methodist church, of which church he was a consistent member at the time of his death, which occurred Thursday, Feb. 16, of heart disease.  Funeral services were held at the Church of God in Shambaugh, la., at 2 p, m„ February 18, conducted by Rev. Aharn, assisted by Revs. Brown and Lamson. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 3, 1905

Lewis Markwell was born October 12, 1822, near Rushville, Indiana, and died August 5, 1904, aged 81 years, 9 months and 23 days. He was married to Martha Ann Heflin in 1843. To this union six children were born, viz: William H., of Lucien, Oklahoma; John F., of Shambaugh, Iowa; Jacob J., of Connellsville, Mo, Mary F., of Santa Rosa, California; Nancy E., of Wedekind, Nevada, and George L., of Michigan. Mr. Markwell came west in the year 1851, settling near Maryville, Mo. He afterwards moved to Nebraska, and from there to Warren county, Iowa, in the year 1861, where the companion of his youth preceded him to the glory world, aged 36 years, 4 months. He was converted a number of years ago. He came to Page county in 1873, where he has resided ever since. He has been in failing health for several years. For the past month he had, seemingly, been improving in health, until he died suddenly of heart disease. Funeral services were conducted at the Church of God in Shambaush at 10:30 a. m, Sunday, August 7, by Rev. J. F. Mudd, of the Free Methodist church, assisted by the Revs. Brown and Cox. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 19, 1904

Markwell, Margaret Good - Andrew Good of Hastings, Neb., who was called here by the death of his sister, Mrs. Markwell, remained until this week visiting friends, among them his cousin, L. W. Good. He resided here a long time but left about twenty one years ago. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 18, 1912

Mrs. Margaret Markwell died Saturday at her home in East River township, aged 63 years, 3 months and 20 days. She was a native of Ohio and had lived in this county many years. The funeral was held Monday at 2 p m at the Minnonite church in Shambaugh and interment in the Butler cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 11, 1912

Marion Markwell, daughter of George Markwell, passed away at her home, three miles southeast of this city, Saturday, June 23, 1917, aged 37 years, 5 months, and 30 days.
The deceased had been an invalid all her life, though her last illness was due to jaundice.
Funeral services were held at the family home, Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Chase pastor of the Free Methodist church of this city. Interment was in the Butler cemetery south of Shambaugh. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 28, 1917

Pleasant Ridge and East River, June 26—
Mary Markwell died Saturday morning, June 23. The funeral was held Sunday, June 24, at the home of her father and the remains were laid to rest in the Butler cemetery beside her mother. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 28, 1917

Marley, Almira Barker / Alma Baker - Mrs. Alma Baker Marley passed on Aug. 22nd, 1918, at her home in Lingle, Wyoming. The body was brought to her former home for burial, and laid to rest in Clarinda cemetery on Sunday, Aug. 25th. At 4 Sunday afternoon short funeral services were held at the house where they formerly lived on E. Garfield Street. Here a photograph was taken of the four stalwart sons, standing behind the casket in the front yard, just after the services had been conducted by Rev. Sparks, the Baptist minister from Shenandoah. This good woman leaves a sorrowing husband, Ad Marley also four sons, Edward, Roy and Arthur, all of Lingle, Wyoming, and Harry whose home is in Inianapolis, Ind. She was about 66 years of age. The cause of her death was apoplexy. The husband and sons have been spending this week visiting old acquaintances in Bedford and other places near Clarinda, returning then to their homes, those at Lingle, Wyo. being located on adjoining ranches which they homesteaded years ago, and now own. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 5, 1918

Arthur Marley came home from Wyoming to spend the holiday vacation with his parents. His mother, Mrs. A. J. Marley, is reported in very poor health at present. This is Arthur's first visit home since leaving for the west about seven years ago. His sister, Mrs. Edna Butterfield, is also here. A brother, Harry Marley, of Indianapolis, Ind., was expected home the first of the week. Arthur teaches school during the fall and winter and cares for his ranch in the summer. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 31, 1914

Mrs. A. J. Marley.
A lady who for many years lived in Clarinda, Mrs. A. J. Marley, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 1918, at the Marley family home near Lingle, Wyo. After funeral services conducted at the home in Wyoming by the pastor there of the Presbyterian church, Rev. Mr. Patton, Friday afternoon, the remains left Lingle that evening for this city and reached here Saturday evening. On arrival in Clarinda the remains were taken to the Pruitt undertaking rooms, and from there to the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Stevens, on East Garfield
street, the Marley family home property, still owned by A. J. Marley, and the place where he and his family formerly lived, where Mrs. Marley's funeral was held Sunday at 4 o'clock p.m., under the auspices of Warren Relief corps of this city, with Rev. Mr. Sparks, pastor of the Baptist church of Shenandoah, the officiating minister.
The ladies of the Relief corps employed their ritualistic service at the house. Burial was in the Clarinda city cemetery. Mrs. Marley died of apoplexy, from which she suffered from Saturday noon until the following Thursday at 11 a.m. Mrs. Marley's maiden name was Almira Barker. She was the daughter of Martin and Rosa Ann Barker, and was born in Hendricks county, Ind., July 7, 1852, so at the time of her death had attained to the age of 66 years and 36 days. She was married near Clayton, Ind., June 2, 1878, to A. J. Marley. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Marley removed to Clarinda. Six children were born to them here, all but one of whom grew to maturity in this city.
The exception was a daughter, who died in infancy. One child, a daughter, Mrs. Edna A. Butterfield, died at Lingle, Wyo., July 26, 1916. Her remains were brought to Clarinda for burial. Four sons survive: Harry Albert of Indianapolis, Ind.; Edwin J., J. Arthur, and Roy J., of Lingle. The husband and the four sons were all here to the funeral. Other relatives attending the funeral in Clarinda were the following cousins, from near Bedford: William R. Marley, Fred Marley, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marley, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Trumbo. Mr. and Mrs. Marley left Clarinda in April, 1915, for Lingle, Wyo., because of the ill health of Mrs. Marley, hoping that it would be benefited in Wyoming, which it was. Mrs. Marley was a member of the Baptist church for fifty years—from the time she was 16 years of age. One who best knew her says :"She was a true Christian woman." While a resident of Clarinda Mrs. Marley was a very active worked for the welfare of the Baptist church and the Woman's Relief corps. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 29, 1918

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marley were called to mourn the death of their little daughter, Beulah Jane Marley, March 26, 1907, at their home out near Page Center, at the age of 7 years 7 months and 6 days. She had never been a very healthy child but apparently grew stronger with the passing years. But it seemed death had marked her for its own and after a month's illness she passed away. The funeral was held the 27th conducted by Rev. Mitchell and the little one buried at College Springs. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 4, 1907

Beulah Jane Marley was born near Page Center, Page county, Iowa, August 20, 1899, and died on March 26, 1907, aged 7 years, 7 months and 6 days. When about a year and a half old she suffered greatly from an attack of tuberculosis of the brain and during this sickness was very near death's door, but from which she seemed to recover and enjoyed reasonably good health until about four weeks before her death, when she was again stricken with the same dreadful disease, and after a sickness of twenty-eight days, she fell asleep in the arms of Him who said "Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not," for of such is the kingdom of Heaven. Beulah was baptized when three years old by Rev. Munford, of the United Presbyterian church. Beulah, after a few brief years has been taken away from this world of mingled joy and sorrow to enjoy the happiness of Heaven with her mother who died when Beulah was only a year and a half old. The funeral occurred on Wednesday afternoon, March 27 at two o'clock at the Methodist church in Page Center, conducted by the pastor, R. E. Mitchell, in the presence of a large audience of neighbors and friends. After the services were concluded at the church, the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at College Springs. Rev. R. E. Mitchell. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 29, 1907

"J. A. Marley is dead."    This was the word that  challenged  belief, last Sunday, and compelled our citizens to pause and listen, half doubting if they had heard aright.   His familiar figure was seen upon tbe streets the day before, and on Sunday morning he was in his accustomed place at church. Returning home he sat for a few moments talking with  his son, and suddenly without a struggle, he passed into the other world.   John Alfred Marley was born in Randolph county, North Carolina, on Nov. 18, 1829.   In   1839 he removed, with his parents to Indiana. On August 13,1851, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah A. Jones, and three years later, removed to Maxburg, la. After a residence there of nine years, they pushed farther west to Bedford, Taylor county, where they lived one year and then on March 1st, 1865, came to Clarinda.  Prior to his coming here he had followed farming, but through all the years of his Clarinda residence he was a gardner and florist.    He was the father of three children, viz: Adoniran J., of Clarinda, and John Carey, of San Francisco, and also a daughter who died in infancy about 47years ago. Mrs. Marley died five years ago and since then Father Marley has made his home here  with his son.    For fifty-three years he has been a member of the Baptist church, having taken membership with   the old "Friendship" church in   Indiana   and afterwards transfering to tbe church here. Funeral services were held at the family resideuce on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 2p m., conducted by Rev. J. A, Petty, assisted by Rev. J W. Abel.  Interment in Clarinda cemetry.    Besides the relatives above mentioned, he leaves three brothers:  Henry A., Oswego, Kan., William   H., Clarinda, and Oren L., Bedford. Also the following grandchildren:   Harry A:, Indianapolis, Edna A., Whitney, Nevada, Mo., Edwin J., Clarinda, John Arthur, and Roy J., Wyucotte, Wyo., and Donald, San Francisco. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 18, 1909

John Alfred Marley.

On November 18, 1829, in the Marley homestead is far away North Carolina, a mother smiled over the birth of her boy to whom she gave the name John Alfred, and as mothers are wont to do she builded airy-castles for his future and in day dreams linked his name to a career of usefuness. The boy grew aud thrived and in 1837 his parents turned their faces toward the North Star and with their little brood sought a new home in a strange land. In the forest of Indiana, at Center Valley, Hendricks county they, pitched their tent and toiled until they were blessed with plenty.
On August 18, 1851, the subject of this sketch was united in marriage to Sarah Jones,  and in 1854   removed to Maxburg,  Madison county,  Iowa. In 1864 they removed to Bedford, Iowa and thence to Clarinda in March 1865.
To them were born three children, Adoniram J., of Clarinda: John Carey, of San Francisco, and one daughter who died in infancy.
Mrs. Marley died in Clarinda in June five years ago, and since that time the husband has made his home with his son at this place. By occupation he was a gardener and florist and was engaged in that business during the forty-four years of his residence here. He was a member of the Baptist church for fifty-three years, having first united with the Missionary Baptist church in Old Friendship, Indiana, and since coming to Clarinda he has been a faithful and devoted member of that denomination.
On Sunday, Feb. 14, he attended the morning service at the church and returning home was suddenly called into the other world. He leaves in addition to those already named, three brothers, Henry A., Oswego, Kansas; Wm. H., Clarinda; and Oren L., Bedford, Iowa. Also the following, grandchildren, viz: Harry A., Indianapolis, Ind.; Edwin J., Clarinda; John Arthur and Roy J., Wyncotte, Wyo.; Mrs. Edna A. Whitnah, Nevada, Mo. and Donald, San Francisco. Funeral services were held at the home in southeast Clarinda, on Wednesday at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. J. E. Petty assisted by Rev. J. W. Abel. Interment in Clarinda Cemetery.
Mr. Marley was one among the first to hold the office of councilman in the city and was twice elected city assessor.
He was a plain unassuming man, a good friend, an obliging neighbor, and those who knew him well, and judge character by the motives that prompt to deeds, will pay him this tribute—"A good, well meaning man." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 18, 1909

Mrs. W. H. Marley died suddenly early Monday morning at her home north of the city, from the rupture of a blood vessel in the abdomen. Sunday she complained of a pain in her side but did her housework and it passed away. Monday morning she arose as usual and went about her work. Soon she became sick and in half an hour expired, before neighbors could be called. Dr. Killingsworth was summoned but she passed away before his arrival. She was an old citizen and highly respected by all who knew her. Mr. and Mrs. Marley had no children of their own but reared one child. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 29, 1902

Marley, Oren - J. Marley received word last week that his uncle, Oren Marley, of Bedford, had died suddenly Friday afternoon, just after returning from a funeral. Mr. Marley went to Bedford Saturday noon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 19, 1912

Sarah Nancy Jones was born in Owen county, Indiana, March 30, 1833, and at the time of her death which occurred June 2, 1903, was 70 years, 2 months and 3 days old.  She was the third daughter of Rev. John Jones who helped turn the tide in favor of the Missionary Baptists in the period of contention between the anti-mission and missionary parties.   At the age of 13 she was converted in a revival and united with the Baptist  chnrch of which she was an earnest and faithful member until the time of her death.  It was the desire of her early life that she might go to Burmah as a missionary, but at the age of 17 her mother died and upon her and one little sister devolved the care of a large family. For many years she has been an intense sufferer, her illness finally developing into an abcess of the liver. She bore all her suffering with christian fortitude and over two weeks before her death gave directions concerning the distribution of her property and gifts.
August 13,1851 she was united in marriage to John A. Marley to whom for over 50 years she had been a devoted and faithful wife. To this couple three children were born, Adoniram Judson, who lives in this city; John Carey, of Felton, Cal.; and one daughter, Nancy Jane, who died in infancy.  Of the two surviving children only A. J. and his family were able to be present with her during her last illness. In her churoh connections she was called upon to pass through many hard experiences but in no way did she swerve from her faith or in loyalty to the church of her choice.     She loved all Christians and had many friends in all denominations but she knew the difference between christian and church fellowship and was true to her denomination.  She possessed a rare sympathetic nature and devoted much of her time to caring for the sick and needy unmindful of her own health.  During her last illness her two surviving brothers and one sister the last of a family of ten visited her. It was the first time, all had been together for over 50 years.
Funeral services were held at her late home June 3, 1903, conducted by her pastor, Rev. C. H, Wyckoff, assisted by Rev. I. M. Seay. A large number of friends gathered to pay a last tribute of respect to their departed friend. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 4, 1903

Sarah Nancy Jones was born in Owen County, Indiana, March 30, 1833, and at the time of her death, which occurred June 2, 1903, was 70 years, 2 months and 30 days old. She was the third daughter of Rev. John Jones, who was instrumental in turning the tide in favor of the Missionary Baptists in the time of contention between the Anti-mission and Missionary Baptists. At the age of 13 she was converted in a revival and united with the Baptist church of which she was an earnest, faithful member until the time of her death. It was her desire to go to Burmah as a missionary but when she was 17 her mother died and upon her and a little sister devolved the care of a large family. For many years she had been an intense sufferer but bore all the pain with christian fortitude. Her final illness was an abscess of the liver. Over two weeks prior to her deaths realizing that the end was near, she gave directions concerning the disposal of her property and gifts, freeing her mind from all worldly cares, waiting calmly and prayerfully for the end.
August 13, 1851, she was united in marriage to John A. Marley, to whom, for over fifty years she was a devoted, faithful wife. To this couple three children were born: Adoniram Judson Marley, who lives in this city, John Carey, of Felton, Calif., and one daughter, Nancy Jane, who died in infancy. Of the surviving children, only A.J. and his family were able to be with her during her final illness.
In her church connections she was called upon to pass through many hard experiences but in no way did she swerve from the faith or loyalty to her church. She loved all christians, and had many strong friends among all denominations.
She possessed a rare sympathetic nature and devoted much of her time to caring for the needy and sick, unmindful of her own health. During her last illness, two brothers and one sister, the survivors of a family of ten, visited her. It was the first time the four had been together in over fifty years.
Funeral services were held at her late home Wednesday, June 3d at 3 p. m., conducted by her pastor, Rev. C. H. Wyckoff, assisted by Rev. I, M. Seay. A large number of friends gathered to pay a last tribute of respect to the memory of their departed friend. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 6, 1903

Mrs. Sarah Nancy Marley, wife of Mr. J A. Marley, died Tuesday morning, June 2,1903, at her home in south Clarinda, aged 70 years, 2 months and 3 days. She had been in poor health for a long time and her death was not unexpected. Mrs. Marley was one of the early settlers of Clarinda, a kind and motherly old lady, highly respected by all who know her, a devoted member of the Baptist church, and her taking away is deeply regretted by the community. She leaves a sorrowing husband and several children to mourn her death, besides many admiring friends. The funeral took place at 3 o'clock yesterday from the home, conducted by Rev. Wycoff, assisted by Rev Seay. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 4, 1903

Marley, W.H. - W. H. Marley, a former well known farmer residing north of this city about two miles, who sold his farm several years ago, removing to Oklahoma, died at Afton, Okla. last Thursday. The deceased was 76 years of age and the cause of his death, heart trouble.    His remains were sent to this city for burial, arriving here Monday morring.     Funeral services were held at the grave in the city cemetery, where the body was interred Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o clock.
Rev D. S. Curry conducted them. Mr. Marley's wife died a number of years ago and his adopted daughter, Mrs. Mvrtie Sly, a year ago. Mrs. Sly lived in Iowa. Mr. A. J. Marley, who formerly lived in Clarinda, but now lives in Wyoming, the nearest relative, was present at the funeral. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 12, 1917

W. H. Marley died at his home at Afton, Okla., April 5, 1917. The body was brought to Clarinda, Monday, and funeral services were held Tuesday at the Clarinda cemetery by the Rev. D. S. Curry, pastor of the Clarinda Presbyterian church. The deceased was born in Hendricks county, Ind., Jan. 17, 1841. He came to Iowa about forty-five years ago, coming to Page county, where he joined his brother, J. A. Marley. There were ten children in the family, and the deceased was the last survivor of the ten. He was married April 11, 1879 to Mary L. Reeves. Two children were born to this union but both died in infancy. Mrs. Marley died May 26, 1912. The deceased was formerly a resident of Nodaway township, Page county, owning a farm on Wall Street. He left Page county about seven years ago. Frank Sly of Ottumwa accompanied the body from Afton, Okla. to Clarinda. Other relatives present at the funeral were A. J. Marley, a nephew, from Lingle, Wyo., and the following nephews from Bedford: W. R. Marley, Fred Marley, Robert Marley, John Marley, and their sister, Mrs. Jennie Trombo. and husband. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 12, 1917

W. H. MARLEY BROUGHT TO
CLARINDA FOR BURIAL.

The funeral of W. H. Marley, a former resident of Clarinda, was held here Tuesday, April 10th, being buried in the family lot in Clarinda cemetery. The remains were brought from Afton, Okla., where Mr. Marley has recently been living, having left here about seven year ago. He formerly lived on a farm north of Clarinda, being one of our early residents. Death occurred on April 5th, from heart trouble. His nephew A. J. Marley, from Lingo, Wyo., came to attend the funeral, as did a niece, Mrs. Trumbo, and five nephews from Bedford. W. H. Marley was born Jan. 17th, 1841, being thus past seventy-six years of age at time of death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 12, 1917

Marlin, John D. - Last Saturday at the home of his son in Staples, Minn., occurred the death of John D. Marlin, a long time resident of Clarinda and vicinity. The demise of Mr. Marlin was due to infirmities incident to old age, he having passed the 80th milestone. The body arrived here Monday, funeral services were held in the First Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Dr. W. C. Williamson, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, and was laid to rest in the city cemetery. The Masonic fraternity conducted the last sad rites at the grave. The local G. A. R. Post attended the services in a body.
Deceased was born in Pennsylvania July 4, 1835, and when a young man moved to Illinois, from which state he enlisted in the civil war, at the conclusion of which he located in this county two miles south of Page Center, purchasing land for $1.25 per acre. About twenty years ago the family moved to this city where, excepting one year spent in Pawnee City, Nebr., they continued to reside until their removal five years ago to the home of their son at Staples, Minn.
Two children—a married daughter in Oklahoma and a son, John, in Staples, together with his faithful and life's companion  are left to mourn the loss of a devout husband and an indulgent father.
The world is better that John D Marlin lived in it and those who knew him best are reconciled that he will receive his reward from the Grand Master on high. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 16, 1915

A PIONEER GONE.
Remains of John D. Marlin. Brought Home for Burial.
The train down from Villisca Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 13th brought back for burial all that remained of John D. Marlin, who for many years was one of our substantial farmers. The remains were taken to the Presbyterian church, of which he had been for years a faithful member. Rev. W. C. Williamson spoke a few words in memory of the deceased, after which, at the grave in Clarinda cemetery, his comrades of the Masonic fraternity conducted their ritualistic iservice. John D. Marlin was over 80 years of age at time of death, which occurred at the home of his son in Staples, Minn., where Mr. and Mrs. Staples have of late been making their home. Born in Indiana county, Penn., on July 4th, 1835, on Sept. 17th, 1857 he was married to Miss Melissa Stratton, in Beaver county, Pa., the faithful wife who survives him. He answered the call to service in the Union Army during the war. In 1869 they came to Iowa, settling on the farm south of Clarinda which was their home until 1893, when the farm was sold, moving to Pawnee, Nebr., but later returning to Clarinda where they bought property and lived for fourteen happy years, from 1896 to 1910. While here Mr. Marlin was an influential member of the Masonic fraternity, being one of the charter members of the present Eastern Star chapter, also a staunch presbyterian. The past five years they have lived in Staples, Minn., with a son, J. D. Marlin, Jr., who came to Clarinda to help lay his father away, as also did the daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Hogue of Heavener, Okla., with her husband, and W. J. Keister whom they brought up as a boy, and a nephew, J. D. Platt, of Massena and his wife. One daughter, Ella, married Frank Hepburn, both of whom died sometime ago. Many former friends learned of the family being here on their sad errand, and called to see them at the Henshaw Hotel. Mrs. Marlin, Sr., left with her daughter, Mrs. Hogue to make her home this winter in Heavener, Okla. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 23, 1915

Mrs. Marlin Died in Oklahoma.
A telegram to Clarinda friends from P. R. Hodge of Heavner, Okla., tells of the death of his wife's mother, Mrs. J. D. Marlin, one of our early residents here, and that the remains are being brought to Clarinda for interment, due to arrive on the train from the south this Thursday evening. It was only a few months ago that the relatives in a similar way brought the remains of Mr. J. D. Martin from Oklahoma for interment here. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 21, 1916

Mrs.  Melissa Marlin.
Mrs. Melissa Marlin, widow of J. D. Marlin, who died Sept. 10, 1916, passed away at Healdton, Okla.,. Tuesday of this week. Her remains will come to Clarinda. The funeral will be held Friday morning, Dec. 22, at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. David S. Curry and there will be the ritualistic service of the Order of the Eastern Star, given by Clarinda chapter, No. 214 of which the deceased was a member. Mrs. Martin's remains will be laid at rest beside those of her husband in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 21, 1916

Melissa Marlin.
In The Journal of last week brief mention was made of the death of Mrs. J. D. Marlin,  which took place in Oklahoma. Her remains were received in Clarinda, last   Thursday   night   from Heavener, where she died, and her funeral was held from the Sunday school room of the Presbyterian church in this city, the following forenoon, at 10:30 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. David S. Curry, with the church service, followed by the ritualistic service of the Order of the Eastern Star, given.by the officers of Clarinda chapter, No. 214.   In the appropriate remarks made by Mr. Curry he paid a handsome tribute to the modest and helpful character of the deceased.   In the beautiful and impressive funeral service of the Eastern Star, Clarinda chapter was officially represented by  the following;    Mrs.  J.  B. Sullivan, worthy matron; W. E. Stevens, worthy patron; Mrs. W. E. Stevens, associate matron pro tem; Mrs. T. E. Powers, treasurer pro tem; Miss Belle Beam, secretary; Mrs. E. W. Freeland, conductress pro tem; Miss Jeanette Painter, associate conductress pro tem; Mrs. A. S. Van  Sandt,  Adah;   Mrs.  J.   W. Haxby, Ruth; Mrs. Max Kaufman, Esther; Mrs. Louis Steeve, Martha;  Mrs. R. B. Hite, Electa;  Mrs.  Carrie  B.  Collier, marshal pro tem; Mrs. M. R. Ansbach, chaplain pro tem; Mrs. E.G. Strong, warder, and Dr. E. W. Freeland, sentinel.   Two hymns were sung in the church service and two in the Eastern Star service by a quartette composed of Mrs.  J.  G.  Scroggs, Miss Carrie  Loranz,  T.   L.  Brown  and Otis Lucas, with Mrs. Henry Loranz as organist.   The pallbearers were as follows: D. D. Stitt, Hugh Miller, A.. J. Hawley, G. E. Clayton, L. N. Cleveland and Dr. E. W. Freeland.    Among those present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Hoge, of Heavener, Okla., son-in-law and daughter of the deceased; J. D. Marlin, of Staples,  Minn.,  son  of  the  deceased, and George Platt of Massena, a nephew, William Kiester of Staples, a former resident of Page county, also was in attendance. The maiden name of the late Mrs. Marlin was Stratton.   She was born in Beaver Pa., and died at the age of 81 years and 10 days.  She was married Sept. 17, 1857 to John Deniston Marlin, and most of their married life was spent in Harlan township and Clarinda,  Page county. They celebrated their golden wedding in Clarinda, Sept. 17, 1907.   Mr. Marlin died Sept. 10, 1915, at Staples, Minn., and was buried in the Clarinda cemetery, where now the remains of his wife are beside him. The death of Mrs. Marlin was very sudden.   At about 12:45 p.m., Dec. 19, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Hoge, at Heavener, Okla., where   she   had been making her home since the death of her husband, she had finished her dinner and was reading a magazine.   Her son-in-law, Mr. Hoge, who was in the room where she was noticed that the magazine fell from her lap.   About two minutes later it was found that she had passed away. Her death was attributed to heart disease or apoplexy. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 28, 1916

Marlin, Rachel - Mrs. Rachel Marlin died Saturday, March 22,1902, at her home in east Clarinda, from typhoid fever, aged 60 years 6 months and three days. She leaves a busband and five children to mourn her death. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the Adventist church, conducted by Rev. Frederick of Des Moines. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 27, 1902

Henry Marlowe, aged 77 years, residing with a son, one half mile west of Gravity, died Dec. 9, 1916. Chas Oates went to Gravity yesterday morning at which time the funeral was held and then conveyed the body to Hamburg for burial beside that of his wife. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 14, 1916

Marlow, Virginia - A sudden and unexpected death always brings sorrow to a community as well as deep grief to the family left to mourn the loss of a beloved child. Especially was this the case in the passing away of little Miss Virginia Marlow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Marlow, last Friday afternoon, at the age of 13 years, 7 months and 1 day. She had been in poor health some time and Thursday was taken to the hospital to undergo a surgical operation. It proved too severe for her delicate condition and death followed the next day. Miss Virginia was an unusually bright and ladylike girl, and the idol of her school companions as well as all who knew her, and her untimely taking away is deeply mourned by the entire community. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. A. S. Woodard, the pupils of the Lincoln school with whom she had mingled, labored and played in the past years attending in a body and marching to the last resting place of their beloved and lost companion. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1915

Virginia Marlowe, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Marlowe, was born Sept. 8, 1901, and died April 9, 1915, at the age of 13 years 7 months and 1 day. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church when but seven years of age and has been a regular attendant upon the services of the church. She was made a life member of the King's Heralds about four years ago and for the past three years has been the president of that organization. She was also the secretary of the Junior Epworth league.
Virginia bore a most beautiful, childlike Christian character. Wherever one met her there was that same quiet reserve and modesty which always so richly adorn the presence of a true lady. Having been taught in her home the art of being kind to those who especially needed kindness, she was most ready in making friends among both the old and young.
In the fall of 1914 she was taken with an illness which despite the efforts of loving friends and skillful physicians, grew steadily worse, until death ended her sufferings. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Methodist Episcopal church, the pastor, Rev. Abram S. Woodard, paying a very high tribute to her life and character.   Though she lived   but a short time, as measured by years, she exerted an influence for good that long will be remembered. And she will be missed by all who knew her. Next to those of her home circle, her past or and schoolmates will miss her the most.

As a mark of respect and in appreciation of her character, the teachers of Lincoln school, of which she was a pupil, dismissed school on the afternoon of the funeral, and teachers and pupils marched in a body in front of the hearse to the cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1915

William Smith Marlow died at his home on West Main street in Clarinda, Saturday, Feb. 2, 1918, at 8:30 a.m. For many years before he was confined to his home, first from an accident, and later through illness that was to prove fatal, he was a clerk at Weil's clothing store in this city, and as such was both competant and popular. He was, indeed, unusally pleasant and agreeable in his business methods, and naturally gained and kept a great many friends. He was born Jan. 22, 1852, near Leesburg, Loudoun county, Va,, the youngest son of a family of eleven children born to George and Mary Smith Marlow. One sister, Mrs. Monie Trapnell of Point of Rocks, Md., survives him. Receiving his education in Virginia he came west at the age of 19 years and lived in the west thereafter until his death. He was married Oct. 14, 1885, to Miss Kate May Rickey, in Clarinda. Thirty years ago he was converted, joined the Methodist Episcopal church of Clarinda, and remained to the end a consistant member thereof. For a number of years and at the time of his death he was a member of the official board of that church. His connection with Weil's clothing store was of twenty years' duration. Mr. Marlow was the father of four children, all of whom preceded him to the grave. Among his surviving relatives are his wife, two brothers-in-law, W. P. Rickey and E. A. Rickey, and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Eurene Tobin. Some years ago Mr. Marlow was badly injured by a fall on the steps of the Clarinda postoffice, which laid him up for a long time. He later was able to return to his position at Weil's. About eleven months ago he had an attack of heart trouble. One month afterward he sustained a partial stroke of paralysis, which left him speechless. He was partially restored so that he could talk and make himself understood. Gradually improving he was hopeful that he would be fully restored to health. Two weeks prior to his death he had been feeling much better and was interested in the events of the day. Thursday morning, Jan. 31, he had a bad spell with his heart and gradually grew worse until he passed away Saturday, Feb. 2. Everything that friends could do for him, was done. The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church at 2:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 4, conducted by the pastor, Rev. M. M. Cable, assisted by his former pastor, Rev. A. S. Woodard, now of Shenandoah. The hymns sung were favorites of the deceased, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," and "Sweet Bye and Bye." A male quartete sang "Over the Top." A few hours before his death Mr. Marlow had repeated with Mrs. F. N. Tomlinson, the entire hymn, "Jesus, Lover Lover of My Soul." The pallbearers were J. Q. Douthit, O. W. Keener, G. L. Gillespie, F. N. Tomlinson, J. L. Brown and Hal Maxwell. Interment was in the Clarinda city cemetery beside the daughter, Virginia Marlow, who died three years ago. As a tribute of respect to one who had been there so long, Weil's store closed during the funeral and the entire force were in attendance. There were many beautiful floral offerings. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 7, 1918

William Smith Marlow passed to his reward Feb. 2nd, at 8:30 in the morning, following an attack of heart trouble eleven months ago, which was followed by a stroke of paralysis, since which time he has never entirely recovered. The funeral was held at 2:30 this Monday afternoon, from the Clarinda Methodist church, conducted by the pastor Rev. M. M. Cable, assisted by Rev. Abram S. Woodard of Shenandoah, who was his former pastor. The remains were laid to rest in Clarinda cemetery, beside his darling daughter, Virginia, who preceded him three years before. The pallbearers were John Douthit, Orie Keener, Geo. Gillespie, Fred Tomlinson, J. L. Brown, and Hal Maxwell. During the funeral services at the church his favorite hymn was sung, "Jesus Lover of My Soul," and also the Twenty Third Psalm repeated, these being the hymn and the psalm in which deceased took much comfort, and which he repeated only a short time before being taken away. The services all the way thru were appropriate and beautiful.
Mr. Marlowe was the youngest of a family of eleven children. Born Jan. 22nd 1852 near Leesburg, Lowden county, Virginia, he received his early education in Virginia, coming west at the age of 19 years. For many years he has made his home in Clarinda, having for twenty years been connected with the clothing establishment of Weil's Inc. On October 14, 1885, he was married to Kate May Rickey, at Clarinda, la., being the father of four children, all of whom have preceded him to their Heavenly Home. Thirty years ago he was converted and joined the Methodist church in Clarinda, having been a devoted and consistent member ever since, and for many years a member of the official board.
He leaves to mourn his loss a devoted wife, one sister, Mrs. Monie Trapnell of Point Rocks, Md., also two brothers-in-law, W. P. and E. A. Rickey, and their sister, Mrs. Eurene Tobin, besides a host of friends whom this good man has touched for good during his stay with us. Weil's Clothing store closed its doors during the two hours of the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 7, 1918

William Smith Marlowe died Saturday morning, Feb. 2, at his home on West Main street, after an extended illness. He was stricken with paralysis eleven months ago, following an attack of heart disease, and had been confined to the house most of the time since. Recently he had another stroke, from which he never recovered. Even though he had been, ill for some time his death came as a blow to his wife and many friends.
During the funeral, the business house of Weil's where he was employed for twenty years, was closed. The services were conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable, assisted by the Rev. Abram S. Woodard of Shenandoah. The twenty-third psalm, the favorite of the deceased, and the favorite hymn, "Jesus Lover of'My Soul" were effectively used as part of the service. A mixed quartet also sang other beautiful and touching numbers. Many beautiful flowers were in evidence as tokens of the love and esteem in which Mr. Marlowe was held by his comrades and friends.
William Smith Marlowe was the youngest of a family of eleven children, and was born Jan. 22, 1852 near Leesburg, Va., and came west at the age of nineteen years. He has made his home in Clarinda for many years, and was married Oct. 14, to Kate May Rickey. To them were born four children, all whom preceeded their father in death. Mr. Marlowe received the blessing of conversion to the Christian faith and united thirty years ago, with the Methodist church of Clarinda, of which he has been a member of the official board for many years.
He is survived by his wife, a sister, Mrs. Monie Trapnell of Point Rocks, Md.,and two brothers-in-law, W. P. and E. A. Rickey, and their sister, Mrs. Eurebe Tobin, besides many friends who are saddened by his death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 7, 1918

The following is from a recent issue of the Leesburg, (Va.,) Record.

Mr E. G. Marlowe, of this town, died suddenly at the residence of Miss Fannie Edwards on Wednesday night about 10 o'clock. He was about 72 years of age, son of the late George Marlowe, of this county, of distinguished ancestry, and himself a prominent citizen. The deceased is survived by his wife, who was Miss Annie M. Fox, one daughter Miss Frances Marlowe, a sister, Mrs. Edmonia Trapnell, wife of Dr. Trapnell, of Point of Rocks, Md., and by one brother, William Marlowe, who lives in the West. The writer of this obituary knew Mr. Marlowe but a short time, but in that brief period all the noble qualities of his character were disclosed. His whole life was spotless, and his character unsullied. He was indeed a high minded, noble gentleman of the Old Virginia type. Gentle and kind, without effeminacy, thoughtful, generous and affectionate his life was an index of the highest attribute of mind and soul. Conservative in thought, of fine mental equipose, his influence for good over those with whom he was associated was incalculable. A firm believer in the wisdom and justice of his God, he died trusting in Him and with calm resignation to His will. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 27, 1905

Frank Ellsworth Marquart was born in Fremont County, in Feb. 1, 1890 died in Shenandoah at 10:45 Nov. 27,1918 at the age of 28 yrs., 10 months 25 days. Was married March 31, 1915 to Miss Mabel Pfander of Clarinda, la. Is survived by his wife and two children, Geneveive and George, his father and mother of Northboro, la., and one sister Merle of Northboro and two brothers of Imogene, Ray Marquart and Clarence Marquart. He was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge of Shenandoah, la. Services were conducted at the home by Rev. Jordan. Burial was at Clarinda, la. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 5, 1918