Marsh, Jane Taylor - Mrs. Jane Marsh, a well known resident of New Market, died Wednesday at the age of sixty years. She was a sister to James and Wm. Taylor, both of the same place and also well known here. The funeral was held at New Market, Saturday and several relatives from a distance were present. Her daughters, Mrs. Sullivan and Miss Marsh, of Horton, Kans., Mrs. Savacool, of Chicago and her son also from Horton, passed through this city yesterday morning on their way home after attending the funeral at New Market, Saturday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 19, 1906

Marshall, John - JOHN MARSHALL REPORTED KILLED
Telegram to Parents from Government Says So. but Is It So?
telegram received Sunday evening from the government   by the mother of John Marshall, was as follows:
Washington, D. C.
Mrs. Sarah Marshall
901 E. 8th Street, Clarinda.
Deeply regret to inform you that
Private John S. Marshall, engineers,
is officially report as killed in action
Sept. 14th.         

Harris Acting Adjutant General

The parents of John S. Marshall are skeptical as to whether it is true that their son has thus died for his country. For some time they have been suspicious that there is another John Marshall in the engineers. The boy has written of never receiving any of their letters. They have been writing regularly. At time of leaving New York City he wrote that he belonged to the 351st Engineers. Later he has written of being a member of the 315th Engineers. He sailed for overseas on or shortly after July 4th, the usual card being received shortly afterwards telling them of his safe arrival. The folks at home have never received his insurance papers, although he took out $10,000 insurance before leaving this country. A couple of weeks ago a registered letter was dispatched, in the hopes that there would be something about the signature when received to tell them whether it was their son or some one elses son who was receiving their communications. They even sent money once, and have never heard whether it reached its proper destination.
Since before receiving the telegram John Marshall's father and mother had reason to believe there was a mix-up of names, it is natural that they should not now accept as final such a telegram from the government. John Marshall was among the first drafted men sent from Page County, entraining April 26th. to Camp Dodge, at Des Moines. From there he was sent to San Antonio, Tex., with the engineer's corps, or started to go with them, being detained at Long Island because quarantined, a part of his unit going over ahead of him. A letter has been written to the government at Washington asking for special investigation.
Only last week Mr. and Mrs. Marshall received from their son the following letter, written nine days before the date he is reported to have been kiled in action. From this it's apparent he was in the war zone, which lends color to the belief that the telegram may have been received by the right Mrs. Marshall, the letter being as follows:
Sept. 5, 1918
Dear Mother;—
This is my day off and I thought I would spend part of it with you folks back home. You see
the Captain is good in letting us boys have a day off up here. We get one day out of every seven, that is, if we don't make the top sergeant mad. I am going down to the creek and wash my clothes and take a swim this evening, that is, if the Bosche is quiet.
I worked last week on the trenches and cut down some wire entanglement. This week I worked on the trenches and went over to the Field Hospital and put a new roof on it.

I am back with my old company now. You see  we have been split up ever since we left Texas. We have all been lucky about getting sick. No one has been sick yet. I have not been sick yet, not even on the boat coming over.   I feel better than I did in the States. The address I am sending will be the one I will keep now. So you can write or send anything you want to with this address, and it will get here. How are father and   brother getting along? Well, I think I shall quit for this time.  Tell everybody hello for me, Remain as ever, your loving son, Private John Marshall, Co. E, 315th Engineers, American P. O. 770. Somewhere in France. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 10, 1918

KILLED IN FIRST BATTLE
Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall have received a telegram from the war department advising them that their son, John Marshall, was killed in the battle in which he engaged. His death occurred on Sept. 15. He went with the men who were selected from Page County, and entrained from here for Camp Dodge, on April 25, 1918, and had not been over there a month. This is the first casualty that has been received concerning any of the boys who have just gone over. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 10, 1918

Marshall, John - Mr. John Marshall was born in England on the 12th day of November, 1851, and died March 9, 1910, at his home on East Chestnut street, Clarinda, Iowa. He leaves a wife, one son and a step-son to mourn his departure. He was a great sufferer from that dreaded disease, cancer, for almost two years. He was a kind husband, a good father and a friend to everyone who knew him, and will be greatly missed by all. The bereaved wife and family have the sympathy of all their friends and neighbors. The funeral was conducted by Rev. A. K. Lewis, pastor of the First Baptist church, at the home last Thursday afternoon.      CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 17, 1910

The funeral of Ralph Marshall, the little 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marshall was held at the Methodist church Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Penn, music was furnished by Earl Annan, Philo Castle, Mrs. Penn and Mrs. Thos. Whitney. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 23, 1916

Ralph W. Marshall, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Marshall, of Lincoln township, died at the Kennelworth hospital in Clarinda, Tuesday, Nov 21, 1916, following an operation for appendicitis. The boy was recovering from the operation and had been able to sit up, but suffered a relapse and death resulted. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 22, 1916, at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Penn, pastor of that church. Interment was in the Summit cemetery. The deceased was born July 7, 1908, and at the time of his death was 8 years 8 months and 14 days of age. His parents. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Marshall, a brother, Delmer, and a sister, Irene survive him. The boy had been attending school at Summit, No. 3, in Lincoln township. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 23, 1916

Lost Eight-Year-Old Son.
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Marshall living near Yorktown were called on to lose their boy Ralph M. Marshall, on
Tuesday, Nov. 21st. The boy was eight years, four months and fourteen days of age, being born Jnly 7th, 1908. He became ill from stomach trouble, it was thought, and was brought to the Kennelworth hospital in Clarinda for an operation, to late to make it beneficial.   The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon in the Presbyterian church at Yorktown, conducted by the pastor Rev. Penn, the form of the little loved one being laid beneath the sod in Summit cemetery. [PAPER?]

From William Orr of this city The Journal learn particulars concerning Willis M. Marshall, formerly of College Springs, whose death took place recently at Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. Marshall at the time of his death was president of the Central Savings bank in Denver, Colo., a bank with which other banks had been consolidated. Mr. Marshall went from Tarkio, Mo., to Denver, and there started a private bank. Later (in 1894) he started a savings bank in that city. The bank of which he died the president was the oldest in Denver. Mr. Marshall was a man of high character and greatly esteemed by those who knew him. He is survived by his widow and three children. The widow before her marriage to Mr. Marshall was Miss Emma Nelson. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nelson of Amity township, and the niece of Former Sheriff Mahlon Johnson of Clarinda and of Mead Johnson, a former harness maker in College Springs. Mahlon and Mead Johnson are deceased.
S. C. Marshall, father of Willis M. Marshall, was president of Amity college at College Springs, to which position he was elected in 1876, and whose services as such began with the school term of that year and continued until the closing of the school year in the spring of 1883.   William Orr was one of Amity's students in 1877, 1878 and 1879, and was instructed in Greek, Latin and mental and moral philisophy
by President Marshall. President Marshall went to Tarkio from College Springs, and was the first president of that college. His son, Willis M. Marshall, went to Tarkio, Mo., with his father. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1921

Theodore Martens, a retired German farmer living in Ross, Iowa, committed suicide Saturday by hanging himself in the barn. No cause can be found for the deed, except that he has been mentally unbalanced for some time. He was an inmate of the Clarinda hospital some years ago. He leaves a wife and several grown children.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 6, 1907

Anna Margaret Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Martin of Harlan township died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1920, at the Powers' hospital in this city, following an operation for an abcess which formed after a two weeks illness with flu.  She was born May 13, 1904.  The funeral was held Monday at the Reformed Presbyterian church in Harlan township, conducted by Rev. S. J. Johnson. Burial was in the cemetery near the church. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1920

Anna Margaret Martin
Taken from her home on earth to   the   "mansions  not  built with hands",     Anna   Margaret Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Martin    passed   away   early Saturday morning, Feb. 7th, at the Powers Hospital in  Clarinda,    where she had been taken as a last hope of relief from the malady from which she had been suffering, an abdominal abscess. She was born May 13, 1904, and possessed a most beautiful character, for one of her age. After completing the course in her neighboring school,  she entered the College Springs High School, where she has been studying the second year.    At   the age   of   twelve she united with the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Clarinda, and has been happy in her faith,   as evidenced by the words of cheer spoken  to  her  loved ones  at the time when she knew she would not be much longer in this world, when she bade them goodbye,   and expressed a firm faith in her Savior. The funeral  was   held   Monday afternoon, from the R. P. Church, the services being conducted by the pastor, Rev. S.   J.   Johnston.     Her classmates from College Springs attended in a body, coming in one of the consolidated hacks, drawn by four horses, owing to muddy condition of the east and west roads.   There was a profusion of beautiful flowers, expressive of the pure and lovely character of the departed. The pallbearers were Clark McKeown, Howard Caskey, Miller Dunn, Leslie McCalla, Angus Mcintosh, and Merle Taggart.    Relatives   from    a distance were  Frank  Martin and Mr. and Mrs. John Young, from Denison, also Thos. Young from Gravity. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 12, 1920

Mrs. Anna Martin, wife of the late John M. Martin, died at her home in Pawnee City, Neb., July 13, 1909, as the result of a stroke of paralysis. She suffered a light stroke shortly following the death of her husband a few months ago and had been in feeble health since that time. Miss Anna Unland was a native of Germany, and was 53 years of age at the time of her death. She was a half sister to Mr. Harmon Miller of Yorktown. In 1880 she was married to J. M. Martin, and four years later the family removed to a farm near Pawnee City, where they had made their home until death ended their earthly career. They were both highly respected while living in this county and all regret their demise. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 29, 1909

Miss Bethene Martin died suddenly early in the morning of Oct. 25, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Geo. E. Martin, on West Main street, aged 21 years, 5 months and 7 days. With her passing away a pure and innocent life is blotted out and all feel deeply grieved, For years she had suffered from lung trouble and six winters were spent in the southwest in the hope of relief, but it was only partial and temporary. But Miss Bethene bore her affliction bravely and was bouyant and hopeful to the last—enjoying a drive aud the society of friends the first of last week. The funeral took place Sunday at, 2:30, conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. N. Maclean. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 1, 1906

Miss Berthene Martin was born January 18, 1885, in the family home on West Hill in Clarinda and spent all her life in this city, except six winters when she went south for her health. She spent one winter in New Mexico, one in California and four winters in Texas, where she realized much benefit from the change of climate, although her condition grew gradually more hopeless and on Thursday morning, Oct. 25th, 1906, she passed away. Her funeral was held at the family home Sabbath afternoon and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. N. Maclean of the Presbyterian church of which she was a member. She was a patient sufferer and was brave and cheerful in her sickness. She retained her hearty interest in things about her until the last and was very sick but one day before she died. Her girlhood and young womanhood were spent here, and here she leaves a host of friends who mourn her death and extend their sympathy to the bereaved mother, Mrs. Geo. Martin, and family. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 30, 1906

Miss Berthene Martin died yesterday morning at two o'clock at the family home in this city. Although she had been in ill health for many months a large part of which she was in Texas for the benefit that climate would do her, the announcement of her death comes as a shock to her friends, who had so lately seen her in her accustomed place in the social circles of the city. Since returning from Texas some months ago she had taken quite an active part in the social affairs of the city, and few of her friends were prepared for the announcement of her demise. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 26, 1906

A two year old boy   of Mr. and Mrs   Forrest Martin, of Buchanan township, died Tuesday from Tetanus or lockjaw. During the proceeding week, he ran a nail into his hand, but was seemingly all right, being suddenly taken ill Monday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 10, 1912

Martin, George E. - Mrs. Geo. Martin and daughter, Bethene, and young son, George, have returned to San Angelos, Texas, after their sad mission home to lay at rest husband and father. The climate down there seems to agree with the family and they expect to remain during the winter. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 21, 1905

George E. Martin

Although it was generally known that Mr. Martin was a very sick man yet when it was reported this morning that his sufferings were ended about twelve o'clock last night, it was not only a surprise to all but a shock to many of our citizens. Only a few days ago he was on our streets and so far as his general appearance was concerned he was as well as he has been for years, so that no one was prepared for this sudden ending of life. The disease from which he died, the fatal Bright's disease, had its foundation fifteen years ago in a severe attack when he was at Westboro and he was treated by Dr. Hamblin, the recollection of which caused Mr. Martin yesterday to send for the doctor with the hope that he might be relieved from his suffering. The doctor came last night but it was too late for anything to be done, as death had already marked him for the tomb.
About three weeks ago be went to Excelsior Springs and remained there a week with the hope of relieving himself from the disease which was creeping upon him. He came back to Clarinda, however, without relief, and even much worse. Upon his return to this city he was taken to the Henshaw House where he became very sick and was soon taken to the home of Warren Stevens, where he has since received the best of care. About a month ago Mrs. Martin and the youngest son went to San Angelo, Texas, with the daughter, Bethene, who was then in failing health. Mrs. Martin was notified of the serious illness of her husband and arrived last evening with her daughter, Blanchs, and son, George, leaving Miss Bethene with friends in San Angelo. Immediately after their arrival here the family was taken to Mr. Stevens and a comforting visit of a few hours followed. Mr. Martin seemed to be in excellent spirits, perfectly conscious and with quite a reserve force, so that there was no reason to apprehend the sudden termination of his life. Five minutes before he breathed his last he drank a glass of milk and seemed to relish it heartily. Almost without warning the heart ceased to beat and the mortal existence of George E. Martin was ended.
The deceased was born in New Jersey, July 13, 1834. When a child he moved to Illinois with his parents and there his mother died when he was thirteen years old, soon after which sad event he started out for himself. In 1858 he came to Page county and made his home with Samuel Nixon in Buchanan township. During the most of this time he was in partnership with Mr Nixon in the stock business, and it is a well known fact that both gentlemen made enough money to lay the foundations for the comfortable fortunes that they accumulated. December 18,1870, Mr. Martin and Miss Alma Remington were married and for five years they lived on their large farm in Buchanan township, afterwhich they moved to Clarinda, and have for nearly thirty years lived in the residence on West Hill. Six children were born to them, the oldest boy dying when four years of age. Mrs Martin leaves no near relatives; as stated above, his mother died when he was a child and his father died here at Clarinda twenty years ago. He had a number of brothers and sisters but the entire family has now crossed over the river.
Mr. Martin began as a poor boy without education, but from his earliest business experience he showed remarkable qualities as a financier and during his active life has accumulated a very large fortune, undoubtedly the largest individuaLfortune of any man in southwest Iowa. His wealth is made up of Iowa, Missouri and Texas lands with quite an accumulation of bank stock and vast herds of live stock. He was in every sense a great business man and had the faculty of attending strictly to his personal business, never engaging in speculative or uncertain enterprises. He has for many years owned a fourth interest in the Page County Bank and in which his eldest son, Norris, occupies a responsible position. Mr. Martin was a Democrat, but not particularly zealous in politics, although be was at one time the candidate of his party for state representative.
The funeral services will be held from the family residence on West Hill probably Thursday although this matter will not be settled until relatives from a distance are heard from. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 12, 1905

Mrs. J. H. Martin, who has been a great sufferer for so many months, from that terrible disease, cancer, died at her home in West College Springs,   Friday,   her sixty-seventh birthday.  Mrs. Grant Henderson of Munden, Kan., her only surviving child, was called to her bedside a few days, before her death. Mrs. Martin was formerly Miss   Harriett Loretta Booth, second daughter of Hiram and Rebecka Booth,   and   was   born in Holmes county, O., on Feb. 16, 1850. At the age of four and a half years, she came with her parents to Allamakee county, la., where they lived until 1862, when they moved to Sauk county,Wis.   In 1865, they returned to Iowa, locating in Rossville. She was united in marriage to George Glenter Bonham in 1867.   In 1869, she with her husband, moved to Volney, la., and later to a farm in Atchinson county, Mo. Her husband died on May 27, 1880, leaving her a widow with four children. The family remained on the farm two years then moved to College Springs. On Dec. 3, 1891, she was united in marriage to J. Henry Martin and lived on his farm,  three miles northwest of College Springs until 1903.   They then moved to College Springs where they have since lived.   Two daughters, Florence Emma Bonham and Mrs. Mary Henderson, and one son, George Lee Bonham,  preceeded their mother to the other world.   The other daughter, Mrs. Bertha Henderson, resides with her family at Munden, Kan.. Mrs. Martin was converted in the old Congregational church in College Springs, during a revival conducted by Mrs. Marriage, thirty years ago, and united with the Methodist Episcopal church during the pastorate of the Reverend A. C. Rawls.   She has been a faithful and active member.    She leaves to mourn her death her husband, one daughter, a brother, Horace Booth of Denver, Colo.,   a sister,   Mrs. Mary Sand   of   Salt Lake City, Utah, six grandchilrden and two great grandchildren, besides a host of friends. The funeral service was held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and conducted by the Rev. Carl Brown, assisted by Rev. N. J. Calhoun of the United Presbyterian church.   Interment was made in Maple Hill cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 22, 1917

Another Aged Resident Gone. Mrs. Henry Martin, who has been sorely afflicted with cancer for a number of years passed to her reward last Friday evening at the age of 67 years. Funeral services conducted at the M. E. church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. Carl Brown. Those present from a distance were the Misses Hattie and Jennie Riley from Tarkio, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Saunders from Norwich, her daughter, Mrs. Al Henderson, from Munden, Kans., and Fred Marlin and family from Clarinda. Mrs. Martin was an active worker in the church, as long as her health would permit, and was always good to the poor, her vacancy will be hard to fill. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 22, 1917

Martin, John M. - The following is taken from a Pawnee City, Neb.,   paper: John M. Martin, who for the past twenty-five years has been a resident of Pawnee county, died at his home in Pawnee City on Tuesday, June 8th, aged 77 years, 6 months and 28 days.   Mr. Martin was one of the best know and most highly respected men in the county, and his death is a distinct loss to the   community. Mr. Martin was born in New Jersey Nov. 10 1831, and moved with his parents to Ohio when eight years old, where he lived until he was 25 years of age when he moved to Iowa.    From thence he came to Pawnee county in 1884, settling on a farm six miles west of Pawnee City. In 1891 he retired from active business pursuits and came to Pawnee City where he has since made his home.   He leaves a wife and eleven children, herein named to mourn him.   Mrs. Anna M. Martin, his widow, lives in Pawnee City, and his children resides as follows: Mrs Mary Snyder, North Branch, Kans.; John F. Martin, Pawnee City; A. E. Martin, Armour; C. G. Martin, Pawnee City;  Mrs. L. F. Manning, Anpeaton, Okla,;  Mrs. F. T. Annan, Yorktown, Iowa:   Mrs. F. E. Brown, Esbon, Kans; Mrs. L. V. Dunn, DuBois;  Mrs. F. G. Gartner, Burchard;     Harry Martin, Burchard, and Miss Stella Martin, Pawnee City.   The obsequies were held at the late home on Thursday at 2 o'clock, p. m., conducted by the Rev. Chas. L. Wheeler, interment being made in the Pawnee City cemetery.    Thus passes from among us one of the best men in Pawnee county. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 24, 1909

Martin, Judd - Judd Martin, brother of Lee G. Martin of Braddyville, died suddenly at his home in Burlington Junction, Mo., Friday evening, Jan. 28, 1916. That evening at 7:30 o'clock, sitting in a chair, reading aloud to Mrs. Martin and their three children, his   voice instantly hushed, and his   wife, investigating found that he had expired.  In addition to the reading he had just done he had been eating popcorn and playing with his children.   He was born May 19, 1879  at Princeton, Mo.   His funeral was held Sunday morning, at 9 o'clock, with burial at Mound City, Mo. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 3, 1916

Lee G. Martin was called to Burlington la [sic] Friday evening by the sudden death of his brother, Judd.   Mr. Martin was seated in his chair reading the evening paper, in his usual good heart, and Mrs. Martin seated near him, when she heard the paper fall to the floor and looking around discovered Mr. Martin was dead.   It was a great shock, not only to his wife but many friends, as he was taken without a minutes warning,  The funeral was held at Burlington conducted by the pastor of the Methodist church, after which the body was taken to the 11 o'clock train to Mound City for burial.   CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 3, 1916    

Martin, Katherine - Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon at the Reformed Presbyterian church for Katherine Martin, the 7 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Martin, of Harlan township. Death came to little Katherine while the Martin family were motoring to Colorado Springs and Kansas. She was taken ill on the way and was taken to a hospital at Sterling, Kas., where she was operated upon, but from this she never recovered. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 11, 1919

A telegram was received here Tuesday informing Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Martin of the death of their grandchild, Katherine Martin, at Sterling, Kans., that morning, at 10:30 o'clock. Previously they had received a telegram advising them that Katherine had undergone an operation. From this it appears she could not recover. Katherine was 7 years of age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Martin of Harlan township, Page county. With her parents she had left home in the Martin automobile for a trip to Colorado Springs and down into Kansas. She was taken ill on the road. She was known as a healthy child and the news of her death came as a great surprise. The relatives have the sympathy of their many friends. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 4, 1919

Katherine Alice Martin.
Regarding the death of Katherine Alice Martin of Harlan township, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Martin, Rev. S. J. Johnson, pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church of that township, prepared a graceful tribute to her memory. The death was reported in The Journal of Sept.4. Little Katherine's remains were brought home for the funeral and burial. Mr. Johnson's tribute follows:
Touching his   own   affliction Job said, "The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord."   Katherine Alice Martin was born in Clarinda, Iowa, May 24, 1912, and died Sept. 2, 1919, at Sterling, Kans.   Together with her father and mother, about three weeks ago, she left for Greeley, Colo., and other western points.   She was in   her usual health at that time.   At Sterling on her way back, she took suddenly sick and after a few days of intense pain, she was taken to the hospital for an operation. She regained consciousness and continued so until an hour before her death.   Although but 7 years of age, she knew of the approach of her death.   Knowing that her case was hopeless, her parents   and friends talked with her in preparation for the event.   Putting her arms about the necks of her father and mother, she bid them goodbye and expressed the hope that Jesus would soon come and put them asleep so that in heaven as a family they might again be reunited. Just before her death she heard such sweet music and was surprised that her parents did not hear it too. Such experiences are not at all uncommon to all those who fall asleep in Jesus as this little girl did.  This providence is mysterious.   Of this we are   all too painfully conscious very often, "God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform."   His ways are past finding out.  "What I do thou knowest not now but thou shalt know hereafter."'   Every path is overshadowed at some point by a cloud.    With appalling blackness the summer cloud breaks into the brightest sky or steals with slow and silent approach upon the fairest landscape.  It is easy with Job to say, "The Lord gave."  We all believe that and can say it too. And it is with some difficulty that like Job we are able to add, "And the Lord hath taken away."   But what divine grace is needed to close the verse as the patriarch did. "Blessed be the name of the Lord."     At this early stage in their affliction, we are glad to say that our bereaved friends are being given sufficient grace to say the whole verse.
"God's plans like lilies pure and
white unfold; We must not tear the close shut
leaves apart; Time will reveal the calyxes of gold." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 18, 1919

Lawrence Wilbur Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nate Martin, was born Oct. 16th, 1915 and died Nov. 15th, 1918 aged 3 years and 30 days. He leaves a father, mother, one sister, three brothers, and a host of friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 21, 1918

Lawrence Wilbur Martin, son of Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Nate Martin, was born Oct. 16, 1915, and died Nov. 15, 1918. He had attained the age of 3 years and 30 days. He suffered a lingering illness. He leaves to mourn his departure a father, mother, one sister, three brothers, and a host of friends. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 21, 1918

Martin, Mary Arvilla Johnson -

We regret having to present in this issue the following obituary of the mother of Mrs. Riggs a former resident of this city. We learn that Mrs. Riggs, daughter, Miss Gertrude and son, Alfred attended the funeral at Shenandoah.
Mary Arvilla Johnson was born in St. Catharine, Canada, October 6, 1837, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Flora B. Riggs, at Red Oak, Iowa, April 4, 1912, at one p. m. In her infancy her parents moved to Galesburg, Illinois, where she attended school, finishing at the Canton Seminary. She then took up her work in Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan, where she remained for four years, graduating in 1857. After teaching a year in Indiana, she came to Iowa and taught in the Shenandoah public schools.
On January 15, 1861, she was united in mariage to Isaiah N. Martin, of College Springs, Iowa. To this union eight children, five girls and three boys, were born, five of whom are living: Mrs. Clara Nesmith, of Shenandoah, Iowa; Mrs. Nina Andrews, of Hermosa Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Fiona R. Riggs, of Red Oak, Iowa, Mr. E. I. Martin, California, and Mr. W. B. Martin, Long Beach, Calif.
Her life was mainly spent in southwestern Iowa. In 1893 she went to California, hoping to improve her health, returning to Iowa in 1899. In 1903 she sustained the loss of her husband. Since that time she made her home with her daughters, being with Mrs. Flora B. Riggs for the last eight years.
Mrs. Martln was a   member of the Baptist    church    and lived a cheerful Christian life.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Shenandoah, Iowa, Saturday, at eleven a. m., conducted by Rev. Simpson, pastor of the Methodist church, who was assisted by Rev. Bartlett.
Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. Music was furnished by a quartet chosen from the Methodist choir. The pallbearers were Messrs. Myers, Toft, Borylan, Heftner, Nordstrom and Rev. Bartlett. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 11, 1912

The Shenandoah Sentinel-Post reports that Mary lone Martin, four days' old baby of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Martin died last Friday morning. The funeral was held the day following, conducted by Rev W. H. Jordan. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 14, 1918

Marvin's Mother Dies.
Editor Marvin in the Sentinel-Post writes the following tribute to the memory of his mother who died last week:
But few of you knew my mother. You would not be interested in the story of her simple life, nor in the manner of her death. So far as you might give it a thought it would be simply in the fact that I had been bereaved. But it seems to me that I owe this duty to her memory to say to you, to whom I speak from week to week, as from heart to heart, that she was a good woman, the best friend I ever had. Man finds no other friend in life so true as that of mother. A child may forget the parent, the wife may turn against the husband if he prove unfaithful, even a father may fail in his duty to his child, but it is rare indeed that a mother's love ever changes or her devotion falter. No matter how worthless or how unworthy her son may prove to be she loves him still, and her heart finds infinite excuses for his faults. When he falls short of her desires or expectations she blames herself, believing that in some manner she had failed to train him aright. Every grief, every sorrow and every disappointment of his life finds instant response in her heart. Blows aimed at him pierce her. Chief among the treasures my mother left were old letters and clippings from my newspaper, bits of sentiment that I had long since forgotten. On the day when the battle of the ballots waged fiercely here in Shenandoah her four sons, all the children she ever had, laid her away in a country grave yard in Ohio. The day was one of rarest beauty, where sunshine and balmy air and fragrant flowers combined to make the scene one of hallowed memory while life shall last. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 9, 1908

Little Estie Mason the eight year year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mason who live on 10th St., between Garfield and Grant St. died last night. She had been sick since spring with Brights Disease and had made a brave fight for her life during all her suffering. Her many little friends in the second grade at the
school building where she went to school this spring will be sorry to hear of her death.   The funeral will be held this afternoon at three o'clock. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 30, 1914

James Mason was born February 11, 1826, and died June 27, 1908, aged 82 years, 4 months and 16 days. The funeral was held at the late residence at New Market Sunday, June 28, at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. B. Osborn with interment at Old Memory cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 30, 1908

Jas. Mason, one of the early settlers of Mason township, Taylor county, died Saturday at his home in New Market, aged 82 years. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 2, 1908

Nathan Mason was born in Grant Co., Indiana, Nov. 5th, 1832, and passed peacefully to his reward, at the home of his son, Miles Mason, near College Springs, Iowa, Feb. 29, 1912, aged 79 years, 3 months and 24 days. In the year 1853, at the age of twenty-one, he with his parents moved to Baraboo Valley, Wisconsin. He was married at Baraboo, Aug. 17, 1854, to Elizabeth Meek. To this union were born twelve children; seven sons and five daughters. One daughter, Henrietta Mason, with the wife and mother preceded him to the other world.
Seven sons, Isaac of Caznovia Wisconsin, Thomas E. of New Providence, Iowa, Eli H. of Watertown, S. Dak., Walter of Miltonvale. Kan., Chas. S. of Des Moines, la., Miles of College Springs, la., John of Harrison, Neb; and four daughters, Elizabeth of New Lisbon, Wis., Luzena of Shelton, Neb., Elnora of Boone, Neb., and Ida of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, remain to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father.
During the summer of 1856 he with his wife and oldest daughter, Elizabeth moved from Baraboo, Wis., to Webster Co., la., and from there to Dallas Co., Ia., in April, 1857. In the year of 1891 they moved to College Springs, la., where they lived until three years ago when the wife and mother passed to her eternal reward.
Brother Mason was converted at about the age of thirty-five and joined the Wesleyan Methodist church at Baraboo, Wis. He remained a member of the Wesleyan Methodist church until two years ago when he joined the Free Methodist church. He remained a faithful and consistent Christian until the day of his death. The last nine months of his life on earth he was a great sufferer, but he bore it patiently. During his last sickness he loved to have the people of God pray and sing with him.

The funeral services were held from the Free Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. D. C. Eddy of Clarinda, and the remains were laid to rest in Grove Cemetery.—Current Press. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 14, 1912

Mason, William - Wm. Mason died at his home in Lincoln, Nebr., Oct. 19, aged 72 years, and the remains were brought to this city Friday for interment. He was an old soldier aud had lived in this city a good many years. He leaves a wife and daughter, Mrs. Dr. Baker, to mourn his death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 27, 1910

William H. Mason was born in Des Moines county, Iowa, February 4, 1841. He was in early life converted to the Christian faith and united with the Baptist church and throughout his life he tried to live each day as his Master would have him. He died as he had lived with a firm belief in his Savior's love.
He enlisted in Company B, 25th Iowa Infantry in August, 1862, and served his country until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He was always found at his post of duty and ever ready to obey orders.
He was united in marriage to Miss Anna M. Wells, on October 12, 1865, at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. To this union, five children were born, three of whom survive him: Julia Winn, Florence Baker and Charles. The two youngest children died in infancy.
The deceased leaves a wife, three children, a sister and hosts of friends to mourn their loss.
We are led to exclaim "O death, where is thy sting, O grave where is thy victory."
Mr. Mason had been visiting his many friends here for some time and returned to his home at Lincoln., Nebr., where he was taken down and died suddenly on October 19th. The remains were shipped here for burial which took place on the 21st. The funeral was held at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Wm, Stevenson. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 27, 1910

R. S. Masters, whose serious illness was reported last week in Centerville, died last Tuesday, January 20th, in the St. Joseph hospital, at Centerville, Iowa. He had been suffering for several weeks from Bright's disease but medical aid and care could not save his life. He was 39 years old, and leaves a wife and one six year old daughter.
He had been a railroad man for several years, running between Shenandoah and Centerville. Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon at the Shenandoah Baptist church, Rev. C. A. Carman officiating. Interment was in the Rose Hill cemetery.
Mr. Masters is a brother of John Masters of this city. He was married about ten years ago. Besides his wife he also leaves a mother, two sisters and another brother. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 29, 1920

Abijah Mather, who died in the Clarinda State Hospital, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1919 was buried at Essex the day following. He was a soldier m the Civil war. He is survived by his widow and three sons. He was in his eightieth year when he died. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 20, 1919

Marion Jasper, youngest son of John and Elizabeth Mathes, was born in Montgomery county, Indiana, Jan. 7, 1838. Father, mother, twelve brothers and sisters have proceeded him to the land of rest. He enlisted in the Union army in 1861, serving three years, at the end of which time he re-enlisted and served to the end of the war.
Deceased came to Louisa county, Iowa, in 1878 and was united in marriage September 17, 1879, to Mrs. Margaret Wainwright. To this union four children were born, Calvin W. and George G. of Clarinda; Mrs. Eetelle Mennell, of .McCook, Nebr., and Fred M., of. Minneapolis, Minn. All four, with the wife and five grandchildren, are left to mourn his departure.
In the fall of 1879 he and wife came to Page county, Iowa, where they lived until 1906, when they removed to McCook, Nebr., and resided there until his death.
Mr. Mathes was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church in 1887, of which church he remained a faithful member until his decease.
The body was brought back to this city and interred in the Clarinda cemetery, Tuesday. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 4, 1915

A funeral cortege composed of auto hearse and automobiles on Tuesday morning conveyed to its last resting place the earthly remains of Marion Jasper Mathes, brought here from McCook, Nebr. Mr. Mathes formerly lived here, having for a time been the section foreman near Norwich, and also farmed near here, having come to Page county in 1879, and lived here until 1906. The funeral was held in the Methodist church, Clarinda, at 10:30 Tuesday morning, going thence to Norwich, where the burial was had in Baker cemetery.
Born in Montgomery county, Indiana Jan, 7th, 1838, Mr. Mathes was one of twelve brothers and sisters, all of whom, together with his father and mother have preceded him to the better land. In 1861 he answered his country's call, joining the 40th Ind. Vol. Inf., and served a three years enlistment, then re-enlisted and served until the close of the war. In 1878 he came to Iowa, and in Sept. 1879 was united in marriage to Mrs. Margaret Wainwright. To them were born four children, Calvin W. and Geo. G. of Clarinda, Fred M. of Minneapolis, and Mrs. Estella Mennell of McCook, Nebr., all of whom survive him, as also does his loving wife.

At the funeral in Clarinda several of his Grand Army Comrades acted as pallbearers, and other people were present to pay their last respects to a former townsman. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 4, 1915

Robert Stone Mattox, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi H. Mattox of Shenandoah, died Monday,   Jan.   15, 1917, from a non-contagious form of meningitis.   The son was born June 22, 1914.   The funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. W. H. Jordan.   Mr. Mattox has recently finished six years of service as prosecuting attorney in Page county, which office called him to Clarinda, where he had many friends, as did Mrs. Mattox, who was at one time a teacher in the Clarinda public schools. From the Page county court house the following officials attended   the   funeral:   George H. Whitmore, George A. Anderson, Mrs. Emma Kinsey and Miss Flossie Stitt.

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 18, 1917

Maughlin, John - Mr. James Blair, of south Clarinda, received a telegram yesterday morning announcing the sad news of the death of his wife's brother, Mr. John Maughlin.at his home in Wilsonville, Neb. He died on Sunday morning, after only a short illness. Mr. Maughlin visited here last summer, and besides relatives in the county, has many acquaintances and friends who mourn his demise. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 27, 1900