The death of our second hand man, W. G. MacCoy, marks the departure from this world to his Heavenly home of a most interesting character. A man who has been in many different parts of the world, who can talk of scenes in Australia, the same as in Iowa, with whom first acquaintance sometimes left an unfavorable impression, but whom on better acquaintance proved to be a strong and noble, although somewhat eccentric character. He was a strong prohibitionist, and when Mac became strong in anything his whole 6 feet 4 inches of physique went along with his convictions. Everybody know where he stood when he took a stand. The story is told of a visit he made to a home where the man of the house had asked him to buy some furniture. The wife objected when he got there, saying that the husband had already drank up what they had and now if they sold the furniture 'he would drink that up also. Mac refused to buy their goods and on the way uptown ran across a man whom he knew to be a whiskey salesman. Picking up a club he ordered the fellow out of town on the next train; and the fellow went.
W. G. MacCoy had a strong religious influence over fallen men in his mission work fourteen years ago in Chicago. His heart was in that work, and nothing but family and financial interests prevented him from getting back into the work at the jails and among the fallen men of Chicago. He would talk with a fervor of the good to be done there in that work. Less than three weeks ago he expressed to the writer the desire of his heart to be back in the slum work of Chicago. He was a man of strong convictions, and an ardent student of the Bible, which he could quote continuously on any subject, with extra emphasis on salvation through, the blood of Jesus Christ, his Saviour. There was no hiding his light under a bushel, with W. G. MacCoy.
On Monday night he breathed his last, at his home on south 14th street, leaving to mourn him a wife and two children, Clyde MacCoy, the mail carrier, and Mrs. Gertrude Boyd of Haigler, Neb. A brother and sister, also survive him, Robert MacCoy of New Brighton, Pa., and Mrs. Rachel Lawrence of Rusk, Tex. He was born at Morning Sun, la. The cause of death was inflammation of the brain, arising from an abcess in the right side of his head. The trouble in his head was getting better, when he caught cold again by a ride to New Market Sunday.    The funeral will be held Saturday from the residence, corner 14 and Grant St., Rev. W. C. Williamson conducting the service's. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 22, 1913

Wm. G. MacCoy died Monday night at his home in South Clarinda, aged about 75 years. For a long time he had been troubled from an abcess forming in his head but usually conducted business daily. For a number of years he had conducted a aecond hand store on Main street and was there last Saturday. His sudden death came as a surprise to all. He leaves an aged wife and a son to mourn his death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 22, 1913

Jas. McCabe, a former resident of Shenandoah and well known throughout this county, died last week at his home in Council Bluffs. He was a man of untiring energy, remarkable ability and fearless in the discharge of his duty, as he viewed it. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 5, 1902

TRAGEDY ENDS AT CLARINDA STATE HOSPITAL
Mrs. John McCain, who has been a patient at the state hospital for the insane died Friday, Jan. 23rd. The McCain family are residents of Taintor, Mahaska Co., Iowa, and a strange incident was the cause of Mrs. McCain's death. About three months ago, their seven year old son was accidentally killed by the discharge of a gun in the hands of the father, after a hunting trip, when he was showing the mechanism of the gun to the lad. The shock affected Mrs. McCain so that she became demented, which resulted in her death. Her husband also shows signs of breaking down from grief. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 29, 1920

John McCalla died in Philadelphia last Wednesday morning of pnemonia.He is a brother of D. B. McCalla, living south of Clarinda and was raised in this county. The body arrived last night for burial in the old home cemetery today. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 23, 1906

Obituary. John McCalla was born in Philadelphia, Pa., October 24, 1850. He moved with his parents to Page county, Iowa, in 1857, where he grew up to manhood. He made this county his home until 1877 when he went west and lived in different parts of the west until 1893. He died in Philadelphia February 14, 1906. For the last sixteen years he suffered with cancer which was the cause of his death. In his youth he united with the Reformed Presbyterian church but at the time of his death was a member of the old school Presbyterian church of Philadelphia. Funeral services were held at the home of his brother, James McCalla, February 23d, and he was laid to rest in the Covenanter cemetery beside his parents. The funeral was conducted by Revs. Wylie and Dill. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 27, 1906

Mrs McCane, an old lady 82 years of age, died Saturday at her home near Hepburn and was buried Monday at the Rose Hill cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 15, 1900

Mrs. McCane died at her home, one mile south of Hepburn, Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, aged 82 years, 9 months and 13 days. The cause of her death was old age. She has been a resident of Page county for the past thirty-two years and was highly esteemed in her neighborhood. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dodd at 11 o'clock yesterday morning at the Rose Hill school house. Interment in the Rose Hill cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 9, 1900

KILLED BY KANSAS THUGS
Former Clarinda Pastor Victim of Robbers in Helping a Party to Effect Their Capture
Many Clarinda and Page Co. people will remember Hugh W. McCartney who held the pastorate of the United Presbyterian church at Page Center at one time, and supplied the pulpit in the Clarinda church a few times. He married a Page county girl, Miss Helen Smith, whose parental home was at Coin. The following clipped from the Kansas City Journal telling of his death, will be of interest to many who recall him:
Late Saturday evening the chase for the murdereds of H. W. McCartney, an Overbrook school teacher, who was shot by robbers early Saturday morning, was abandoned after the posse had searched the territory to the southeast in the neighborhood of Baldwin with bloodhounds.
Mr. McCartney was slain while leading a posse which was surrounding a store the robbers had entered in Overbrook.
It is feared by the officials that the robbers have made good their escape, or are so well concealed that the will be able to get out of this section during the night and leave the state
The murderers escaped from Overbrook on foot and it is believed ths they proceeded south and east. Two men, believed to be those sought, were observed by several farmers in that section this morning,cutting across cornfields and pastures and apparently avoiding traveled roads.
Immediately after the murder, a posse was organized in Overbrook and was rapidly recruited with men from adjoining farms with shotguns, rifles and revolvers and were led by county and city peace officers.
There was much talk that if caught the murderers would be lynched.
A reward of $100 for the capture and conviction of the guilty men was offered Saturday by the Overbrook commercial club.
Mr. McCartney was teaching in the Overbrook high school while awaiting for a call to join the army as a chaplain. He was formerly of the United Presbyterian church at Lyndon and was temporarily released last June in order that he might volunteer.
The automobile used by the bandit was stolen from Kansas City and bore a Missouri license, according to reports to the Topeka police Friday night from Kansas City.
Mr. McCartney is survived by wife and three small children. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 17, 1918

Miss Lena McCarty, an attendant at the state hospital, died Thursday, Oct. 16, after suffering for several weeks with typhoid fever. She was born in this state and her exact age the day of her death was 17 years and 6 days. Interment was made at the Hawleyville cemetery Oct, 17. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 23, 1913

McClaron, Mrs - Mrs. Hugh Calhoun, of this city, received word Wednesday that her sister, Mrs. McClaron, of Pawnee City, Neb., had died that day. Mrs. Calhoun and her husband left yesterday morning to attend the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1907

DIED  IN  KANSAS   CITY.
The body of Perry D. McClean arrived over the Tarkio Valley branch Wednesday noon from Kansas City. Perry had been working for a firm in Kansas City and had worked Friday. Saturday morning he had failed to report at work so the firm began to investigate at noon. Along in the afternoon they found him at his home lying on his bed with his face downward in a pool of blood. He was in the best of spirits and health the day before when he had worked at his job. His death is supposed to have been caused from epilepsy. The funeral was held at his mothers' home in Kansas City Tuesday. The body was met here by Charles Oates and Rev. W. C. Williamson, who conveyed the body to the cemetery, where only a short prayer service was held.
The deceased was only a young man twenty-one. He was a relative of James Brown of this place. His mother accompanied the body here. She is staying at the Boyer home on sixteenth street. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 2, 1913

Hugh McClellan, who lived two miles southeast of the Reformed Presbyterian church, died at his home Wednesday, Nov. 6, of Bright's disease. His funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the Reformed Presbyterian church and interment made in the cemetery joining the church grounds. The young man was 26 years of age. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 12, 1907

McClelland, Bessie
Bessie McClelland was born on the George McClelland farm five miles south of Clarinda in the year 1895 and died in her mother's home in Clarinda Sept. 22, 1921. Her father was taken in death less than a year after her birth. She was educated in local schools and has been a life long member of the Reformed Presbyterian church southwest of Clarinda. For about ten years her health was badly broken reducing her at length to hopeless invalidism. The death angel came to her as a messenger of mercy and took her from a world in which she had seen much of sorrow and suffering. She is survived by her mother, Nancy Jane McClelland, and four brothers, Ben and Ira of Milestone, Canada, and Henry of Clarinda, and Frank of Hastings, Nebr. She had many friends who deeply sympathized with her in her affliction and rejoice in the hope of her faith. The funeral service was in the Reformed Presbyterian church conducted by her pastor, M. S. McMillan, who was assisted by Rev. Paul Coleman of Blanchard. Interment was in the cemetery of that church in Harlan township. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 29, 1921

Bessie McClelland was born on the George McClelland farm five miles south of Clarinda in the year 1895 and died in her mother's home in Clarinda September 22nd 1921. Her father was taken in death less than a year after her birth. She was educated in the local schools and has been a life long member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church south west of Clarinda. For about ten years her health was badly broken reducing her at length to hopeless invalidism. The death angel came to her as a messenger of mercy and took her from a world in which she had seen much of sorrow and suffering. She is survived by her mother, Nancy Jane McClelland, and four brothers, Ben and Ira of Milestone, Canada and Henry of Clarinda, and Frank of Hastings, Nebraska. She had many friends who deeply sympathized with her in her affliction and rejoice in the hope of her faith.
The funeral service was in the Reformed Presbyterian Church conducted by her pastor M. S. McMillan
who was assisted by Rev. Paul Coleman of Blanchard. Interment was in the cemetery of that church. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 29, 1921

Miss Bessie McClelland.
Miss Bessie McClelland died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jane McClelland, on West Grant street, at 9 o'clock this morning. Miss McClelland had been an invalid for a number of years. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1921

William J. McClelland was born in Washington county, Indiana, December 26, 1821, and died August 1, 1908, aged 86 years, 7 months and 6 days.
He was married to Elizabeth Tippen, December 19, 1846, in his native state and remained there until 1849, when, with his wife and infant son moved to eastern Iowa. From there he came to Page county and resided near Shambaugh until 1890 when he moved to Oklahoma, returning to Page county thirteen years later where he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. J. H. Dugan, until his death.
An attack of the grippe, contracted three months ago, was the beginning of his final sickness, together with a general breaking down of the entire system, due to old age, terminated in his death.
He was the father of five children, three of them, George M., Sarah Walkinshaw, and baby William, together with his wife, have passed to the better world. His daughters, Martha Dewitt, of Phillipsburg, Mo., and Tirza Dugan, together with twenty-six grandchildren and forty-four great-grandchildren, are left to mourn his loss. At the age of twenty-one years he united with the Presbyterian church and remained a member of that church for five years when he united with the Reformed Presbyterian church and continued loyal to his profession to the last.
Grandpa McClelland was noted as a Bible student and the Word of God was very precious to him at all times. The 14th chapter of John was one of his favorite chapters, quotations from which were among his last utterances. There was no fear of death to him and he cheerfully submitted to the will of his Heavenly Father. His work is finished,
His race is run; Gone to the plaudit,
Welcome—Thou hast well done. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 7, 1908

Died at the home of his parents on Monday, February 11th, 1907, at 8:20 a. m., Samuel Richard McClure, aged 37 years, 7 months and 12 days, after a long and continued illness, having been confined to his bed for several months. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 1 p. m., conducted by Rev. G. H. Crafts, assisted by Rev. Abel, of Clarinda, Iowa, and Rev. Kelly, of Blanchard, Iowa, after which the remains were placed in the Braddyville cemetery.
Samuel Richard McClure was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McClure, of Braddyville, Iowa, and was born near Virginia, Cass county, Illinois, June 28th, 1869. He came to Iowa with his parents in the year 1873, where the family have made their home near Braddyville since that time.
He united with the Methodist church of Braddyville during the pastorate of Rev. Posten in the year 1887, and remained a consistent member until his death. He was united in marriage to Miss Daisy D. Abbott July 17th, 1902, at Braddyville, Iowa, The deceased leaves a wife, father, mother, and two brothers, Frank and Carl McClure. Of his two sisters, both of whom preceded Samuel to the grave many years since, Amanda Louisa passed away in Illinois, and Eliza Lenora died here.
The death of Mr. McClure has cast a gloom over our entire community, as he was one of our best and most highly respected young men, as was fully demonstrated by the large attendance at the funeral. He was a friend of every one who knew him. He was honest and industrious, attended strictly to his business, and was always ready to help in any advancement of any kind, and ever ready to help those in sickness and distress. Samuel was a great Bible student, having read the entire scriptures many times through, and making its declaration, his daily study and delight. He was also a diligent student of the law, and had finished two years of the course and had provided himself with the necessary books to complete the course, but was prevented from returning to the Law school by an injury received on the farm, and from which he was a constant sufferer for almost six years, and which terminated in his death. Samuel received every care and attention that it was possible for them to bestow on him by his loving and ever attentive wife, mother, father and brothers.
To the bereaved wife and family the sympathy of the entire community goes out, and especially to the wife, who is left alone to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband. But it is a consoling thought to know that he trusted it all to the Lord.. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 22, 1907

Word came from Braddyville, Monday, of the death of Mr. Samuel McClure. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McClure of that place and had been sorely afflicted for several years from an affection of the spine. He was an honorable and intelligent young man in the prime of life when stricken with his awful disease, and greatly admired by all who knew him. He leaves a young wife to mourn bis death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 14, 1907

Mrs. James McClymonds passed away at the Powers hospital in Clarinda Thursday night. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Louden of College Springs and leaves in her immediate family her husband and three children. The funeral was held Sunday at two o'clock. The McClymends live three miles east of Yorktown. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 14, 1920

Meda Loudon McClymonds, wife of James McClymonds, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Loudon, was born on a farm in Page County, January 5th, 1891, being the youngest of four children.
In the early years of her life she united with the United Presbyterian Church at College Springs, and was an active member of that church all her life. Her christian life gave constantly the expression of her unwavering faith and trust.
On December 8th, 1911, she was united in marriage to James McClymonds, to which union there were born three children, one girl and two boys. In her home life she was an ideal wife and mother, carrying her household duties as only a loving Christian woman could, and making home a place of joy for her loved ones.
Following a serious operation, she left, this life for the higher life, Thursday evening, Oct. 7th, about 5 o'clock.
She is survived by her husband, James G. McClymonds, three children, Inez, Erskine and William, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Loudon, two brothers, J. D. Loudon and W. B. Loudon, and one sister, Nettie J. Whipp.
The funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church in College Springs, Sabbath afternoon, Oct. 11th, conducted by Rev. N. J. Calhoun.
In this hour of bereavement the loved ones whom she has left for awhile look back upon her life as one of God's blessings to them and look into the future trusting in Him who has said, and proven his words true, "I am the resurrection and the life." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 21, 1920

The funeral services of Dr. S E McClymonds was held at the U. P. church last Sunday at 3 P. M., conducted by the pastor, Rev. Calhoon. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in the city 85 autos were lined up along the street and 43 teams were hitched to the rack; people were here from about every town in the county, and the attendance was estimated at about 1000. The doctor was a good man and always identities himeslf with the best interests of the community and will be greatly missed in the home and by his legion of friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 23, 1916

Dr. Samuel Erskine McClymonds was born near Portersville, Butler county, Pa., Feb. 5, 1852. He was educated in the school of Butler county, Pa., and at Westminster college, New Wilmington, Pa. He was graduated from Miami Medical college, Cincinnati. O., in March, 1877. Part of his earlier life, prior to his study at Westminster and Cincinnati, was spent in teaching. After his graduation from the Miami Medical college he practiced his profession for six years in Pennsylvania, then removed to York, Mo., where he was engaged in his chosen work for 8 years. From York, he moved to College Springs, in 1891, where he remained in the practice of his profession until a short time before his death. In all, his practice of medicine extended over a period of 40 years. . He was married to Anna Elizabeth Glenn, Dec. 22, 1876. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna Elizabeth McClymonds, five children: Dr. R. C. McClymonds of Walton, Kans.; Mrs. H. B. McEIree of Keokuk, la.; J. G. McClymonds, of College Springs; T. E. McClymonds of Manhattan, Kan.; and W. G. McClymonds of College Springs; and six grandchildren. Dr. McClymonds was a man of sterling Christian character and for many years an elder in the United Presbyterian church of College Spring of which church he was a most loyal and faithful members. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the above named church, conducted by the pastor Rev. N. J. Calhoun. Interment was made in Maple Hill cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 23, 1916

Obituary—Dr. McClymonds.
Dr. Samuel Erskine McClymonds was born near Portersville, Pa., February 15th, 1852. He was educated in the schools of Butler County, Pa., and at Westminster college, New Wilmington, Pa. He was graduated from Miami Medical college, Cincinnati, Ohio in March, 1877. Part of his early life, prior to his study of medicine, was spent in teaching.
After his graduation from the Miami Medical college, he practiced his profession for six years in Pennsylvania, then moved to York, Mo., where he was engaged in his chosen work for eight years.
He removed from York to College Springs, Iowa, in 1891, where he remained in the practice of his profession until a short time before his death. In all, his practice of medicine extended over a period of forty years.
He was married to Anna Elizabeth Glenn, December 22, 1876. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna Elizabeth McClymonds and five children; Dr. R. C. McClymonds of Walton, Kans., Mrs. H. B. McElree, Keokuk, Iowa, J. G. McClymonds, College Springs, A. E. McClymonds, Manhattan, Kans., and W. G. McClymonds, College Springs. He leaves also to mourn his loss, six grandchildren.
Dr. McClymonds was a man of sterling Christian character, and for many years an Elder, in the United Presbyterian church of College Springs of which church he was a most loyal and faithful member. His life's work is ended, but the fragrant memory of his beautiful life still abides and will abide. Servant of God, well done!
Thy glorious warfare's past. Thy battle's fought, thy race is run,
And thou are crowned at last. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 23, 1916

Dr. Samuel Erskine McClymonds was born near Porterville, Pa., February 15, 1852. He was educated in the schools of Butler County, Pa., and at Westminister College, New Wilmington, Pa. He was graduated from Miami Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio in March, 1877. Part of his early life, prior to his study of medicine was spent in teaching.
After his graduation from the Miami Medical College, he practiced his profession for six years in Pennsylvania, then moved to York, Mo., where he was engaged in his chosen work for eight years.
He removed from York to College Springs, Iowa, in 1891, where he remained in the practice of his profession until a short time before his death, which occurred Nov. 17,1916. In all, his practice of medicine extended over a period of forty years.
He was married to Anna Elizabeth Glenn, December 22, 1876. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Anna Elizabeth McClymonds and five children; Dr. R. C. McClymonds of Walton, Kans., Mrs. H. B. McElree, Keokuk, Iowa, J. G. McClymonds, College Springs, Iowa, A. E. McClymonds, Manhattan, Kans., and W. G. McClymonds, College Springs. He leaves also to mourn his loss six grandchildren.
Dr. McClymonds was  a  man of sterling Christian character, and for many years an Elder in the United Presbyterian    church    of College Springs of which church he was a most loyal and faithful member. His life's work is ended, but the fragrant memory of his   beautiful   life still abides and will abide. Servant of God, well done! Thy glorious warfares past. Thy battle's fought, thy race is run, And thou art crowned.at last.
Funeral services will be held from the United Presbyterian church Sabbath afternoon, Nov. 19, 1916, conducted by his pastor, Rev. N. J. Calhoun and his remains laid to rest in the Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Iowa. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 23, 1916

Mr. Charles McCombs was born in Harrison county, Ohio, in Dec. 14th, 1829 and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. Trimbell, in this city August 4th, 1915, at the age of 86 years, 8 months and 10 days. He made his home in Harrison county for thirty-five years near Cadiz, and in 1857 was married to Miss Anna Wallcutt, of that place. They made their home on a farm near Cadiz and in 1861 when the war broke out he inlisted with Company F., 170th Ohio Infantry and served six months when he was paroled on account of his eye sight. He returned to the farm where they lived till 1878 when they moved to a farm near Oskaloosa, la., where they lived for ten years, moving from there to a farm near Albia, where they lived till the death of his wife, in Oct. 1st, 1907, after which he broke up house keeping and made his home with his son, Charles, in Chicago till about a year ago, when he came to Clarinda and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. T. Trimble on West Main, where he died. Seven children were born to this union, six sons and one daughter, all of whom are living, James McCombs of McLean, Ill.; David of Dubuque, Colo.; John of St. Joe, Mo.; George and Charles of Chicago, Albert of Kansas City and Mrs. T. Trimble of this city. Only three of the children were able to be present at the funeral. The funeral was held at the home last Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Abram S. Woodard pastor of the Methodist church of this city. Interment was made in the Birchwood cemetery here. CLARINDA HERALD, Clairnda, Iowa, Aug 19, 1915

The death of Mrs. H. G. McConaughy, wife of Rev. McConaughy pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church, occurred last Thursday May 13th at 8 A. M., at her home in the parsonage southwest of Clarinda. The cause of her death was cancer of the head, after an illness of many months, during which time her friends here had ---- to --- ----- great Christian fortitude, as she suffered, waiting for the end, while every thing known to medical skill was done for her.   The funeral was held on Friday, from the Covenentor church, conducted by Rev. Paul Coleman of the Reformed Presbyterian church of Blanchard, assisted by Rev. Dr. Williamson of Clarinda and Rev. Mumord of College Springs. Many friends I were present to pay their last tribute to the departed, and the remains, at her request, were taken to her former home in Pittsburg, Pa., to be laid beside those of her father and mother who had preceded her to the better land.  Besides her husband, two children survive, one a boy of nearly four years, and a baby of four months. The children will be taken care of for the present, by Rev. and Mrs. Coleman at Blanchard.   A number of persons from outside were present at the funeral, including an aunt from Washington, la., Mrs. Maggie McGonaughy, and her son Dr. E. M. McConaughy, a sister Mrs. McConaughy from Des Moines, and    an aunt, Mrs. Nelson, and her daughter from Des Moines, Steve McConaughy accompanied the remains of his beloved helpmate to Pittsburg, and will not return for perhaps three weeks.    The pallbearers were four young men, members of the congregation.    Mrs. McConaughy's maiden name was Florence Kenwell. She came to Clarinda first as a bride, and has many friends and acquaintances here who will treasure her memory. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 20, 1915

The death of Mrs. Florence M. McConaughy, wife of Rev. H. G. McConaughy, pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church southwest of this city, which occurred May 13, brought sorrow to the entire community. For a number of years she had suffered from a cancer on the breast. Two operations failed to relieve her, and she passed away peacefully resigned to her fate in the prime of life at the age of 31 years and 8 months, leaving a sorrowing husband and two children, one aged six months and the other three years. Mrs. McConaughy was born in Pittsburg, Pa., and following funeral services conducted at the church by Rev. Comer of Blanchard, the remains were shipped that evening to the home of her childhood scenes, accompanied by her husband, for interment in the family burying ground. A letter received yesterday by J. B. M. Pruit, from Mr. McConaughy states the remains reached there in a perfect state of preservation and were laid to rest Monday afternoon. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 20, 1915

Robert P. McConaughy, father of Rev. Howard G. McConaughy, pastor of the R. P. church, near this city, died recently at his home at Washington, Iowa. The following brief account of his life is taken from the Washington Evening Journal of Friday, Aug. 30th. Rev. McConaughy has the sincere sympathy of his many neighbors and friends in his sorrow. "Robert P. McConaughy died this afternoon at 12:20, after an illness of several months. His decline has been gradual since he first became afflicted with kidney trouble six months or more ago, and that ailment, with complications, was the cause of his death.
"The funeral service will be held tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock at the Reformed Presbyterian church, on east Jefferson street, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. S. E. Greer, assisted by other ministers of the city.
"Mr. McConaughy was one of the best known men in Washington.. He was especially noted for his efforts in the cause of temperance reform, and his acquaintance was statewide through his activities in that line of work. He became interested in the temperance cause when Washington had two breweries and several saloons, and he has been zealous in his work for temperance since that time.
"He was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church and was very active in the work of the church. For many years he had been a deacon in his church. He was a generous man, upright and circumspect in all his habits and dealings, and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a wide acquaintance.
"Mr. McConaughy was born near Burlington in 1846. His home for many years was near Morning Sun in Louisa county, but for about thirty-five years he had been a resident of Washington. He was married in 1881 to Miss Emily Brokaw, who died here in 1898. He is survived by two children, the Rev. Howard G. McConaughy, of Clarinda, Iowa, and Miss Leta McConaughy, of Des Moines. Two brothers are also living, Calvin and S. P. McConaughy, of this city." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 5, 1912

McConnel, H.W. - Word comes to this office that Mr. H. W. McConnel who formerly lived southwest of Clarinda and just east of Page Center, died at his home in east St. Louis, a few weeks ago. Mr. McConnel was one of the pioneer settlers of Page County, but left several years ago for California and afterwards moved back to Iowa, and later to East St. Louis, where he was living at the time of his death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 18, 1905

McCoppin, Emeline Hanna - Miss Gertrude Sidle of St. Joseph arrived here Saturday, being called here by the death of her grandmother, Mrs. McCoppin, who died Friday at 11 o'clock. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 12, 1917

Funeral services for Mrs. Emeline Hanna McCoppin, who died in Braddyville, April 6, 1917, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Sidle, were held from the home Sunday, conducted by the Rev. D. O. Yeager, pastor of the Braddyville Methodist Episcopal church. Interment was at Barnard, Mo. Monday. Mrs. C. H. Sidle and sons, Merl and Charles, and daughter, Myrtle, and Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Redman went to Barnard with the body. The deceased was born at Cave Springs, Roanoak county, Va., Feb. 14, 1837. At the time of her death in Braddyville she was 80 vears 1 month and 22 days of age. In 1857 she was married to Washington Brown. To this union were born three children, two of whom are living, as follows- Mrs. Daniel Craig of Las Vegas, Nev and Mrs. C. H. Sidle of Braddyville. Mr Brown died in 1870. In 1896 she was united in marriage to A. R. McCoppin, who died in 1897. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 12, 1917

Mary Ellen Short, eldest daughter of Pryor M. and Catherine Short, was born in Hennepin, Putman Co. Ill., on Oct. 7, 1846, and died at the home of her daughter in Coin, Iowa, May 16th, 1920, at the age of 73 years. 7 mo. and 9 days. She with her parents moved to Clayton, Iowa, in 1853, and to Page Co., Iowa, in 1863, where she has resided continuously. She was married to J. M. McCord Sept. 7. 1864. To this union were born nine children. 3 sons and 6 daughters. Mrs. Laura Clark, Mrs. Ethel Ecker, Lee McCord of Elmo, Mo.. Mrs. Eva Smith, Mrs. Bertha Williams and Mrs. Maud Turner of Coin, Mrs. Adah Clark of Braddyville and Frank McCord of College Springs. One son, the second, died in infancy. A nephew, Charley Inker, of near Elmo, was brought up by Mother McCord as one of her own children. The devotion and love between these two being equal to child and mother. All of the children were at the. bedside of their mother during her last illness to care for and do anything that was possible for the comfort of their loved one. The daughter, Mrs. Eva Smith, with whom she has made her home the past years, deserves special mention in the care of this invalid mother, performing her duties by her so  beautifully  and uncomplainingly.
All her children were on her mind almost constantly as she manifested by mentioning their names so often as she did the name of her departed husband, who left her almost seven years ago and for whom she has mourned and missed these many years, calling him so often lately to "come and take her home". The Death Angel game Sunday evening. Her sufferings are o'er, she is at peace with her God and loved ones gone before.
She was a member of the Congregational church at College Springs, until that church disbanded, later bringing her letter to the Coin M. E. Church. On account of ill health, was never permitted to go. But her life has been all that speaks of a true Christian-character, a loving wife and devoted mother. Almost one of her last sentences was "Be still and know that I am God".
Funeral services were held at the home of her son, F. R. McCord in College Springs, Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. P. Keast, Rev. R.E. Harvey, of Coin assisting with the services. The remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband in Maple Hill cemetery.     CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 20, 1920

COIN ITEMS
May 17th—The death of Mrs. Mary Ellen McCord occurred Sunday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eva Smith, with whom she has made her home the last seven years, since the death of her husband, Mr. J. M. McCord who died at this place and was buried at College Springs. Mrs. McCord was aged 73 years at the time of her death and had been bedfast for over a year. She left nine children, 6 daughters and 3 sons; Mrs. Lora Clark, Mrs. Ethel Ecker and Lee McCord of Elmo, Mo., Mrs. Eva Smith, Mrs. Bertha Williams and Mrs. Maude Turner of Coin, Mrs. Adah Clark of Braddyville and Frank McCord of College Springs, one son dying in childhood. A nephew, Charles Coker of Elmo, Mo., who was left on orphan while still young, was raised in the home by Mother McCord, and was treated as one of her own children. The children were all privileged to be present at the bedside during the last days, of their mother's sickness and gave her every care and attention that was possible, but special mention should be made of the devotion and care of Mrs. Smith, at whose home she died. The funeral was held at College Springs at the home of her son Monday afters noon at 2:30 o'clock and the body was laid to rest in the College Springs cemetery by the side of her husband. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 20, 1920

McCorkle, Grover - Another sad case of accidental shooting occurred Friday afternoon southeast of the city at the home of Mr. George McCorkle. His fifteen year old son, Grover, in company with an older brother, returned from a duck hunt, and stopping on the porch to clean, their boots, Grover set his gun up against a post. In picking it up again by the barrel it is supposed he caught the hammer under the edge of the board floor or on some of his clothing, which caused it to be discharged and the load struck him under the jaws, tearing away one side of his face, eye and part of his head, death resulting in a few moments. He is said to have been a very amiable boy, but given to carelessness with a gun, which he had long handled frequently. His father is a widower and his five boys and one daughter lived together. It should be a warning to other boys given to hunting or wishing to engage in the pastime. Only a moments thoughtlessness causes their death or makes them a cripple for life. The funeral was held at 11 o'clock Sunday at Shambaugh, and the remains interred in the Davis cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 4, 1901

ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

Knew It Was Loaded, But Didn't Think It Would Go Off
Grover McCorkle, aged fifteen years, and a son of George McCorkle, living a few miles southeast of Clarinda, was accidentally killed by the discharge of a shotgun in his own hands, on last Friday afternoon,   The lad was returning from a hunting trip, and when he reached home he set his gun against the house and cleaned his shoes on the door mat on the porch. Then he picked up the gun, muzzle end up, and started into the house. In some way the trigger struck against the railing of the porch, and the gun was discharged, the full load striking young McCorkle just under the chin, and ranging upward, came out at the top of his head.   His face was almost blown off, and he died within ten minutes.
The case is a very sad one, as the young man was of good habits, and was not careless. His mother is not living, she having died several years ago. His father, with five brothers and one sister, survive him.
Funeral services were held on Sunday last, at Shambaugh, and interment was in Davis cemetery at 11 o'clock a. m. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 2, 1901

The body of James McCorkle arrived in Clarinda Saturday, having been shipped here from Red Oak. Mr. McCorkle was at one time a resident of Clarinda. His death occurred Thursday, Nov. 27. aged 60 years, 5 months and 1 day. The cause of his death was myeloid leukemia. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 4, 1913

McCorkle, Nancy Maria Hill - Nancy Maria Hill, the second daughter of Stephen and Isabell Hill, was born May 1, 1859 at Fredericktown, Washington Co., Penn. and departed this life April 21, 1917 at the Kennelworth Hospital in Clarinda, Iowa.
Her father died in 1870. Her mother then, with seven children, removed to Salem, Iowa in the year 1872, Nancy Maria then being fourteen years of age.
She was educated in the Salem schools. At the age of twenty-one she was converted and joined the Presbyterian church at Mt Hamil and remained a member there until the year 1912 when she removed to Seattle where she united by letter with the Methodist church. Then again she removed to Clarinda in the year 1914, and brought her letter to the M. E. church of this place where she remained a faithful member till her death.
She was united to Owen Clark Mc Corkle, April 5, 1883, near Salem, Iowa, and to this union were born three children, LeRoy, Walter and Grace Morine. In the year 1894 they removed from Lee County. Iowa to Page county, Iowa near Clarinda where they resumed their former occupation, that of farming. Her husband, Owen Clark McCorkle died May 26, 1911.
She leaves to mourn her loss the two sons and one daughter, LeRoy of near Hepburn, Walter of near Lincoln, Nebr. and Mrs Rex Barker, also five grand children, two sisters, and three brothers, Mrs. C. A. Pickard of near Bonaparte, la., Mrs. E. J. Perone, E. J. Hill and S. C. Hill of Seattle, J. C. Hill of Muskogee, Okla., and a host of friends.
Mrs. McCorkle's remains were taken from the hospital to Harmon Funeral Home, there to remain until
the funeral whch was held yesterday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock from the Methodist churrh. The services
were conducted by Mrs. McCorkle's pastor, Rev. A. S. Woodard, and her remains laid to rest in the city cemetery. 
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Pickard of Boneparte, la. arrived  in   the city several days previous   to   Mrs.   McCorkle's death.    Another sister, Mrs. E J. Perone, of Seattle, Wash., formerly Miss Letitia Hill, well known in this city, arrived a short time before the funeral. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 26, 1917 [page H7 in old Clarinda obits]

Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Maria Hill McCorkle were held at the Methodist Episcopal church, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. A. S. Woodard. Music was furnished by a mixed quartet composed of Mrs. J. W. Cozad, Miss Carrie Loranz, Claude Annan and C. D. Keeran, with Lester Milligan at the organ. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. Concerning the deceased the following obituary was read: "Nancy Maria Hill, the second daughter of Stephen and Isabell Hill, was born May 1, 1859, at Fredericktown, Washington county, Penn., and departed this life April 21, 1917, at the Kennelworth hospital, in Clarinda, la. Her father died in 1870. Her mother then, with her seven children, removed to Salem, la., in the year 1872, Nancy Maria then being fourteen years of age. She was educated in the Salem schools. At the age of twenty-one she was converted and joined the Presbyterian church at Mount Hamil, and remained a member there until the year 1912, when she removed to Seattle, Wash., where she united by letter with the Methodist church. Then again she removed to Clarinda, in the year of 1914, and brought her letter to the Methodist Episcopal church of this place, where she remained a faithful member till her death. She was united in marriage to Owen Clark McCorkle, April 5, 1883, near Salem, la., and to this union were born three children: LeRoy, Waiter and Grace
Norine. In 1894 they removed from Lee county, la., to Page county, la., near Clarinda, where they resumed their former occupation, that of farm ing. Her husband, Owen Clark McCorkle, died May 26, 1911. She leaves to mourn their loss, two sons and one daughter: LeRoy of near Hepburn; Walter of near Lincoln, Nebr., and Mrs. Rex Barker; also five grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers: Mrs.
C. A. Pickard, of near Bonaparte, la.; Mrs. E. J. Perone, E. J. Hill and L. C. Hill of Seattle, Wash.; J. C. Hill of Muskogee, Okla., and a host of friends. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 26, 1917 [scrapbook M75]

The funeral of Mrs. McCorkle was held Wednesday afternoon, from the Methodist church in Clarinda, Mrs. McCorkle having passed away Saturday afternoon, April 21st, at the Kennelworth hospital. For some time she has been living in Clarinda, occupying private rooms and making her home here. Her ailment was cancer of the stomach, from which she has been a sufferer for some time. From the Kennelworth hospital, where she received the best of treatment, but was unable to survive, she was taken to the Harmon funeral home, and from there to the church at time of the funeral, the services being conducted by her pastor, Rev. Abram S. Woodard. At the Clarinda cemetery the remains were laid beside those of her husband who died nearly six years before.
Nancie Maria Hill was born May lst, 1859, in Fredericktown, Washington county, Penn., being the second daughter of Stephen and Isabell Hill. Her father died in 1870. Her mother came, with her seven children, to Salem, la., in 1872, the girl Nancy Maria being then fourteen years of age, and in the Balm schools she received her early education. At the age of 21 she was converted and joined the Presbyterian church, later joining the Methodist church, of which she has been a most faithful and loyal member. She was married to Owen Clark McCorkle, and in 1894, they came to Page county, settling on the farm which they owned northeast of Clarinda, the husband having passed away in 1911.   Two sons   and one daughter survive, LeRoy McCorkle living near Hepburn, Walter McCorkle near Lincoln, and Mrs. Rex Barker near Hepburn, besides two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. C. A. Pickard of near Bonaparte, la., Mrs. E. J. Perone of Seattle, Ellsworth J. Hill and L. G. Hill of Seattle, and J. C. Hill of Muskogee, Okla. All were present at the funeral except one brother, L. C. Hill of Seattle and the brother in Oklahoma. Besides her immediate relatives, Mrs. McCorkle leaves a host of friends to mourn her loss. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 26, 1917 [scrapbook M75]

A man just passing middle age, and full of the vigor of young manhood, was going about his work, on Saturday, May 27, when he began to feel badly. His case grew worse about three o'clock in the afternoon and all possible attention was given to him. The digestive organs failed to do their work and the circulation was impaired. The patient would rally for a time then sink away. He was feeling pretty well while sitting on the porch at nine o'clock when a sudden rush of the blood to the head unbalanced the heart and O. C. McCorkle finished his life work. The family was all with him at the time, but nothing could be done to save him.
O. C. McCorkle was born in Lee County, this state, December 6, 1860. He was born on a farm and always followed that occupation. His early life was spent in the country schools of eastern Iowa and at Whittier college. He was married in 1881, to Miss Marie Hill and to this union three children were born. They are, Leroy who has been identified with his father in farming and dairying, Walter, who is married, and Grace who is also at home.
Mr. McCorkle made a deal this spring for the old Henry Farrens place at the northeast corner of the city and has been carrying on an attractive dairying business. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and with his family were always faithful in their Masters cause. He was the heart of the home, and the light of the family circle which will make him greatly missed as the dark days slowly pass on.
The funeral   was   held from the late    residence,   Monday   afternoon, conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson, of the United Presbyterian church, assised by Rev.  R.  A. Cameron, of the Presbyterian church.    The music was furnished by Mrssrs Guy H. Lane, H. R. Spry,, Miss Amy Chiles and Miss Nina McCandless and the body was depoisted in a steel vault, in the Clarinda cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 1, 1911

MONTGOMERY M'CORMICK.
Montgomery McCormick was born at Spencer, Indiana, June 17, 1843, thus coming to young manhood during the stirring scenes of the opening of the Civil War. When his father, James McCormick, was made lieutenant of the Thirty-eighth Indiana volunteers, Montgomery, having been refused permission to accompany him, with boyish enthusiasm slipped away and enlisted in the Fifty-ninth Indiana regiment and served in the Third Division, 15th Army Corps under Gen. John A. Logan and Gen. W. T. Sherman. He participated in all the battles in which his regiment was engaged, including the Battle of Corinth, Siege of Corinth, ftrst capture of Jackson, Miss., Battle of Champion Hills, Siege of Vicksburg, Battle of Missionary Ridge, and marched through Georgia with Sherman. .He was in the grand review at Washington, and was honorary discharged at Louisville, Ky., July 17, 1865, having participated in over sixty engagements.
Soon after returning from the army, he married Miss Margaret Dunn of Spencer. They moved to Iowa in 1867. She died two years later leaving one daughter, Margaret, who is now Mrs. Charles Hornaday and resides at Indianola, Iowa.
In 1871 he married Mrs. Harriet Kitchel Gaylor, who survives him. Their three children are George C. and James G. of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Jennie, the wife of Ed S. Martin of Bradshaw, Neb. The family home has been at College Springs, Iowa, for twenty-two years and Mr. McCormick was widely known throughout this section.
Besides his own family he leaves two brothers and six sisters: Messrs. T. E. and C. O. McCormick, Mrs. Mary Sandy and Mrs. Geo. Darnell of Indianola, Mrs. J. O. Bare of Winterset, Mrs. Ann Reynolds of Pleasantville, Mrs. Sylvester Lukenbill of Sandyville, Iowa, and Mrs. Amanda Ream of Stanberry, Mo. The funeral was conducted at the home of Rev. E. Hill, pastor of the M. E. church, of which he had been a faithful member for many years, and the body laid to rest in the cemetery at Indianola.
He never forgot that he was a soldier, and it was fitting that the day for his discharge from the activities if this life should be the birthday of the Father of His Country, the country he had loved so long and served so well. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 5, 1914

Amanda Grinnell McCowen died at her home one-half miles north of this city, on December 22d. 1912, after an attack of acute pneumonia. Mrs. McCowen, who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Grinnell, was born at Portage, Wis., in 1857, and at the date of her death was 55 years, 1 month and 25 days of age.
On October 29th. 1873, she was married to Noah McCowen. To this union were born four sons, the youngest of whom, Oren G., died in infancy. The other three, Harvey P., Jesse W. and James T., with their families were with the mother at the time of her death. Mrs McCowen leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, three sons   two grandchildren, one brother and four sisters. The brother is S. J. Grinnell, of Buffalo, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Pendergraft and Mrs. Robert Fullerton are also of that city. The other two sisters are Mrs Martha Ghean Hunt, of Manhattan, Kans., and Mrs N H Webber, of Denver, Kans., the latter being the only one able to be present.
Mrs. McCowen was well known in Page county, having been a continuous resident here all her life. She leaves a wide circle of friends and was loved by all who knew her
The funeral services were held from the home on Thursday, December 26th, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson and Rev. Clarence M. Eppard. Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. J. W. Cozad, Miss Mabel Brown, Messrs. H. F. Jones and Claude Annan. The pallbearers were Messrs. C. T. Huston, S. W. Edmonds, H F. Annan, Chas. Williams, J. B. Lawson and Lewis Annan. The flower bearers were Mrs. C. T. Huston, Mrs. C. V. Edmonds, Mrs. H. F. Annan and Mrs. Chas. Williams, Interment was in the Clarinda city cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 9, 1913

Died at her home Sunday, Dec. 22nd, at 12 m, of acute pneumonia. Mrs. McCowen was born at Plover, Portage County Wisconsin, in 1857, and died Dec. 22nd, 1912, aged 55 years, 1 month 25 days. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Grinnell.
Mrs. McCowen was married to Noah McCowen, Oct. 29th, 1873. To this union was born four sons, Harvey F., Jesse W., James T. and Oren G. the youngest, who died in infancy. The three sons and their familie's were with her at the time of her death. Mrs. McCowen leaves to mourn her death a husband, three sons, two grand children, four sisters and one brother: Mrs Martha Ghean Hunt of Manhattan Kansas; Mrs. Mary E. Pendergraft, Mrs. Robert Fullerton and Samuel J. Grinnell all of Buffalo, Wyo.; and Mrs. N. H. Webber of Denver Colo , who was present at her sister's funeral, which took place at the family home, one mile and a half north of this city, Thursday, Dec. 26, at 2 o'clock p m., conducted by Reverends Williamson and Eppard. The pall bearers were, C. T. Huston, S W. Edmonds, Henry F. Annan, Lewis Annan and John B. Lawson. The flower bearers were, Mrs. C. T. Huston, Mrs. C. V. Edmonds, Mrs. H. F. Annan and Mrs. Chas. Williams. The choir consisted of Mrs. J. W. Cozad, Mabel Brown, H. F. Jones and Claude Annan.
Mrs. McCowen was well known, in Page county, having been a continuous resident here all her life. She leaves a wide ciicle of friends and was loved by all who knew her. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 2, 1913

Mrs. Noah McCowen died Sunday at her home north of this city, following a week of sickness from a severe cold. Mrs. McCowen was about 56 years old and had been a resident of this county many years. The funeral was held at the home at 2 o'clock this afternoon and interment in the city cemetery. Besides her four sons living in this vicinity, her sister, Mrs. N. H. Weber of Denver who arrived Monday evening,
were present at the funeral. Obituary next week. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 26, 1912

The many friends of Mrs. Kitty McCowen will learn with regret of her death, Sunday noon. Funeral services this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, former home one and one-half miles north of town, interment in the city cemetery. Mrs. McCowen leaves a husband, Noah McCowen, and three sons, H. F. J. W. and J. T., all living here. She has four sisters and a brother in the west, only one of whom will be able to attend the funeral, Mrs. N. H. Weber, of Denver.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 26, 1912

McCowen, Harvey F. - The funeral of Harvey F. McCowen was held at the home of his uncle,
Sylvester McCowen, in this city at 2:30 Friday afternoon, conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson. The singers were Mrs. J. G. Scroggs, Miss Carrie Loranz, Claude Annan and Charles Keeran. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 4, 1920

Harvey F. McCowen passed away at his home at Tingley, Monday Feb. 24, 1920.  The sad news seemed almost incredible when it was heard by those of his friends in this community who had not known of his sudden critical illness.  His death was caused by pneumonia. He had suffered from influenza last year, but was stricken with pneumonia from the start of his illness a few days ago. Mr. McCowen had lived all of his life in this community until about four years ago when he and Mrs. McCowen went to Tingley to make their home.   They had a farm on the edge of that town.   Mr. McCowen was born Dec. 22, 1875, four miles northeast of Clarinda.   He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah McCowen.   He is survived by his widow, who was a Clarinda girl, Miss Nellie D. Goudie, also by his father, Noah McCowen, and two brothers, Jesse W. of   Clarinda and James T. of Tingley.  The late Harvey McCowen formerly was a farmer just north of Clarinda and for about eleven years was a business man in this city, in the furniture and undertaking business.   He was the junior member of the firm of McCowen & Son. They were located in the buildin of I. W. Shambaugh on the south side of the square. Harvey was a man of a happy, genial nature, and was good company.   He was lively,   wide-awake,   industrious, and enterprising.  He was so healthy, robust, and so hearty in appearance that it seems all the more strange and unreal that he too has joined the "innumerable caravan." He long will live in the memory of many friends. The remains of Mr.   McCowen   will be brought to this city this (Thursday) evening. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of his uncle, Sylvester McCowen, at 622 North Fourteenth street in this city, Rev. J. M. Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Clarinda eemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1920

Clarinda and community were deeply sorrowed Monday to hear of the death of Harvey F. McCowen at his home in Tingley. Death came to relieve Mr. McCowen of his earthly sufferings Monday morning at 11 o'clock, penumonia being the cause of his early death. Mr. McCowren had had an attack of influnenza last spring from which he never completely recovered. His body will be brought to this city this Thursday evening from his home in Tingley. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the home of his uncle, Sylvester McCowen at 622 North Sixteenth street. Funeral srvices will be conducted by Rev. W. C. Williamson. Interment will be in the Clarinda cemetery.
Mr. McCowen was practically a young man at the time of his death, being only 40 years of age. For 12 years, prior to 4 years ago when he and his wife moved to a farm in Tingley. Mr. McCowen was a prominent business man of Clarinda, being engaged in the furniture and undertaking business, where the Red Oak Grocery Company is now located on the south side of the square.
Harvey F. McCowen was born on a farm 4 miles northeast of Clarinda, December 22, 1875. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah McCowen. His entire life was spent in and about this city, with the exceptions of the last 4 years of his life on a farm in Tingley. Had Mr. McCowen lived another day, he and his loving wife would have witnessed their nineteenth wedding anniversary. His bride was Miss Nellie Goudie. No children were born to them. Besides his wife and father, Harvey F. McCowen is survived by two brothers. They are Jesse of north of Clarinda and James of Tingley. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1920

Harvey F. McCowen was born Dec. 22, 1875, four miles north east of Clarinda, and died Feb. 24, 1920, at his residence in Tingley, Iowa. Pneumonia was the cause of his death, following an attack of the flu. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah McCowen, who are old residents of Clarinda.    Besides his    widow, he leaves to mourn his loss, his father, Noah McCowen, two brothers, Jesse W. of Clarinda, and James T. of Tingley, Iowa.   He has been a resident of Tingley for the past four years, and has been living on a farm.   Prior to that time he was engaged in the furniture and undertaking business. He was formerly owner of what is now the furniture store owned by J. B. M. Pruitt, and was in business in the building now occupied by the Red Oak Grocery company. Mr. McCowen was well known around Clarinda, and it was with regret that his friends learned of his death. The body will be shipped in from the east this Thursday evening, and the funeral will be held at 2:30 Friday afternoon, from the home of an uncle of the deceased,  Sylvester McCowen, living at 622 north 14th street. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1920

Mrs. Huldah McCowen.
In The Journal of last week was mentioned the death in Nodaway township, Page county, of Mrs. James McCowen, which took place Wednesday, March 29, 1916, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alex Shum. Mrs. McCowen before her marriage was Huldah Nealeigh. She was born in Darke county, O., May 6, 1824, so at the time of her death had reached the age of 91 years 10 months and 23 days. Her marriage to James McCowen took place March 7, 1843, in the county where she was born, and there she and her husband lived until the fall of 1857, when they came overland to Iowa, accompanied by the families of a brother and a sister, Tillman Nealeigh and Archibald Little. They reached Page county, Oct. 7, 1857. The three families entered government land and built log cabins on adjoining farms about three miles north of Clarinda on what was afterward called the Nealeigh branch—named after Mr. Nealeigh. The McCowen family lived on the forty acres Where the son, John McCowen, now resides. After living on that place for three years they moved one mile east to the home farm where the husband died Sept. 22, 1902. For about ten years after her husband's death, Mrs. McCowen continued to reside on the home place. Part of the time she lived alone, and part of the time some of her grandchildren were with her. After residing on the home place for fifty-five years she finally left it and went to spend the remainder of her life with her daughter, Mary—Mrs. Alex Shum. It was her good fortune to keep in fair health for one [?] of her years, until the Sunday evening before her death, when she was stricken with paralysis, from which she did not rally, and died Wednesday evening surrounded by all her children. She passed quietly away in sleep as she had expressed a wish to die, when her time to go should arrive. In early life she united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Ohio. Beside the four children who survive her: John, Sylvester and Noah McCowen, and Mrs Alex Shum, there are twenty-two grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. The funeral was held last Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. Abram S. Woodard, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. The singers were Charles Lankert, C.D. Keeran, Mrs. Guy H. Lain, and Miss Dorothe Anderson. The bearers were J, W. McCowen, B. A. McCowen, Ira McCowen, J. T. McCowen, Elmer McCowen, Earl McCowen, H. F. McCowen and J. E. Beam. Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 6, 1916

Mrs. Hulda McCowen.
Mrs. Hulda McCowen died Wednesday, March 29, 1916, at 6 p.m., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alex Shum, in Nodaway township, Page county, at the age of 92 years. She was stricken with paralysis the Monday afternoon before her death. She is survived by three sons and one daughter: John McCowen, Noah McCowen, Sylvester McCowen and Mrs. Alex Shum. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday
afternoon at the Alex Shum home, and will be conducted by Rev. Abram S. Woodard, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 30, 1916

Mrs Huldah McCowen, mother of Mrs. Alex Shum and Noah McCowen, died Wednesday evening, March 29th. Funeral from the home of Mrs. Shum east of State Hospital, Friday afternoon 2:30. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 30, 1916

One of Page county's oldest and most respected citizens passed to her reward last Wednesday. Funeral services were from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alex Shum.
Huldah Nealeigh was born in Darke county, O., May 6, 1824, and died at the home of her daughter, near Clarinda, la., on March 23, 1916, aged 91 years 10 months and 23 days.
She was married to James McCowen, March 7, 1843, in Darke county, O., where they continued to reside until the fall of 1857, when they started overland to Iowa, accompanied by the families of a brother and a sister, those of Tillman Nealeigh and Archibald Little. They arrived in Page county, la., on Oct. 7, 1857. The three families entered government land and built log cabins on adjoining farms about three miles due north of Clarinda on what was afterwards called Nealeigh branch (it being named after Mr. Nealeigh), the McCowen family living on the forty where the son, John, now resides. After living here three years they moved a mile east to the present home farm, where the husband died on Sept. 22, 1902. Here after her husband's death the widow continued to reside for about ten years, living part of the time alone and part of the time some of the grandchildren staying with her. But finally after living on the home place for about fifty-five years she gave up her home and came to live with her daughter, Mary Shum.
She was in fair health for one of her age, until Sunday evening, when she was stricken with paralysis. She never rallied, and passed quietly away on Wednesday evening, surrounded by all of her children.
She often remarked that when the end came for her she wanted to fall asleep and never awake, and her prayer was answered, as she gently fell asleep and slept for three night and three days before passing to the other shore.
She united with the Methodist Episcipal church in Ohio. After coming to Iowa she did not unite with any church but continued to love her God, and read her Bible as long as she could see to read.
There are left to mourn their loss, four children, John, Sylvester, Noah and Mary, wife of Alexander Shum, all of whom reside in this vicinity. There are also twenty-two grandchildren and twenty-one grandchildren.
The honorary pallbearers were J. W. McCowen, B. A. McCowen, Ira McCowen, J. T. McCowen, Elmer McCowen, Earl McCowen, H. F. McCowen, J; E. Beam.
The singers were Charles Lankert, C. D. Keeran, Mrs. C. D. Lain and Miss Anderson. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 6, 1916

Grandma McCowen Passes Away
One of Page county's oldest and most respected citizens passed to her reward last Wednesday. Funeral services were from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alex Shum.
Huldah Nealeigh was born in Darke county, O., May 6, 1824, and died at the home of her daughter, near Clarinda, la., on March 29, 1916, aged 91 years 10 months and 23 days.
She was married to James McCowen, March 7, 1843, in Darke county, O., where they continued to reside until the fall of 1857, when they started overland to Iowa, accompanied by the families of a brother and a sister, those of Tillman Nealeigh and Archibald Little. They arrived in Page county, la., on Oct. 7, 1857. The three families entered government land and built log cabins on adjoining farms about three miles due north of Clarinda on what was afterwards called Nealeigh branch (it being named after Mr. Nealeigh), the McCowen family living on the forty where the son, John, now resides. After living here three years they moved a mile east to the present home farm, where the husband died on Sept. 22, 1902. Here after her husband's death the widow continued to reside for about ten years, living part of the time alone and part of the time some of the grandchildren staying with her. But finally after living on the home place for about fifty-five years she gave up her home and came to live with her daughter, Mary Shum.
She was in fair health for one of her age, until Sunday evening, when she was stricken with paralysis. She never rallied, and passed quietly away on Wednesday evening, surrounded by all of her children.
She often remarked that when the end came for her she wanted to fall asleep and never awake, and her prayer was answered, as she gently fell asleep and slept for three night and three days before passing to the other shore.
She united with the Methodist Episcipal church in Ohio. After coming to Iowa she did not unite with any church; but continued to love her God, and read her Bible as long as she could see to read.
There are left to mourn their loss, four children, John, Sylvester, Noah and Mary, wife of Alexander Shum, all of whom reside in this vicinity. There are also twenty-two grandchildren and twenty-one grandchildren.                            

Mr. Jas. McCowen died at his home northeast of the city, Monday, Sept. 22, 1902, at 7 o'clock p.m. He had been poorly for the past year from heart trouble, and about ten days ago was attacked with lung fever. Mr. McCowen was born in Warren county, Ohio, Aug. 14, 1822. He was married to Miss Hulda Nealeigh, March 7, 1843, and soon after the birth of a son, John, they removed to this county in 1853, purchasing the farm occupied at the time of his death. Three more children were born to them here, Sylvester, Noah and Mary, and the four children all reside near the home place, and with the widowed wife mourn the death of father and husband. His last moments were peaceful as he fell asleep in death. The funeral was held at the home yesterday at 1 p.m., conducted by Rev. IlgenFritz of this city, and his remains laid to rest in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 25, 1902

William Asa McCowen was born in Page county, Iowa, January 21, 1870, and died at Shoshoni, Wyo., March 1, 1912, aged 42 years, l month and 9 days. Mr. McCowen was raised in Page county and had. been gone from here only about seven years. His father lives three miles north of this city. He was taken ill with typhoid pneumonia and died within a week. The remains were brought here Monday and taken to the home of his cousin, H. F. McCowen, on south Sixteenth street. Funeral services were held there Tuesday at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. Clarence M. Eppard, of the Christian church. Interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery.

Mr. McCowen is survived by his father, John McCowen, by sisters, Mrs. Estella Buffington, of Villisca, Mrs. Myrtle Gage, of Blanchard, Mrs. Nora Hall, Pearl and Dessie McCowen, of Clarinda; by brothers Thos. J., of Shenandoah, and Elmer, Ira, Clarence and Noah, of Clarinda. The pall bearers were cousins of the deceased: Bert, Earl, J. W. and J. T. McCowen, Clinton McMullen and Dewis Burwell. Out of town relatives at the funeral were Thos. J. McCowen, wife and son, Fred, of Shenandoah, Mrs. Myrtle Gage, of Blanchard, Geo. Buffington and wife, of Villisca, and Mrs. Laura Hullinger and son, Lloyd, of Gravity. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 7, 1912

William Asa McCowen was born in Page county, Ia, Jan. 21, 1870; died at Shoshone, Wyo, March 1, 1912, from typhoid pneumonia, aged 42 years, 1 month and 9 days.    He leaves the following to mourn his departure: A father, John McCowen, also brothers and sisters, Thos. J. McCoweb of Shenandoah, Iowa; Mrs. Estella Buffington of Villisca; Mrs. Hall, Clarinda; Mrs Myrtle Gage, Blanchard; Elmer, Ira, Clarence, Noah, Pearl and Dessie McCowen of Clarinda, Iowa.    Mr. McCowen lived in Page county until about seven years ago when  he moved with his brother to Wyoming, where lived until his death.   Mr. McCowen was taken sick Feb 25.    The remains arrived in this city Monday morning and taken to the home of his cousin, H. F. McCowen, where funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 p. m., conducted by Rev.   Clarence Eppard of the Christian church, and interment in the city cemetery.    The pallbearers were cousins   of the deceased, namely, Bert, Earl, J. W. and J. T. McCowen, Clinton McMullen and Louis Burwell. The brothers and sisters attending were Jay McCowen, wife and son Fred of Shenandoah, Mrs. Myrtle Gage of Blanchard, Geo.  Buffington and wife of Villisca and Mrs.  Laura   Hullinger and son Lloyd of Gravity. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 7, 1912

McCoy, Daniel - Mr. Daniel McCoy, one of the early settlers of Valley township, died last week from old age. His daughter, Mrs. Squire Heady of St. Joseph was called home. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 16, 1902

The life of Daniel McCoy, so well known by all in this community has been blotted out. He had already entered upon the last quarter of a century, and the last thirty-three years of his life have been spent near Villisca. He was taken sick last Saturday, and Monday evening at about five o'clock succumbed to the disease which had fastened itself upon his form. The funeral was held this morning (Wednesday) at eleven o'clock from the North Grove church.

Deceased was married twice and to the former union were born five children--Will, Monroe, Alva, Mrs S.B. Edwards and Mrs H.M. Heady, now of St Joe. To the latter union were born six children--Albert, Jean, Charlie, Fred, Curtis and Mrs M.M. Wise.

All the children are living to mourn, with the mother of the latter six, the death of the father and husband who was widely known as a genial, obliging and highly respected old gentleman. His death has occasioned a gloom not only in his immediate circle, but throughout the vicinity. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Jan 8, 1902 Wednesday

Harold Byron McCoy, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCoy, was born Feb. 4, 1915, and died Jan 7, 1920, at the age of 4 years 11 months and 3 days. The death reaper had gathered its harvest almost before it could be realized that the disease could be fatal. The brief visitor was an unusually bright and busy little fellow and so disposed that he won the love and admiration of all that knew him. Eternity alone can reveal what influence this little life will have on its wide circle of friends and especially the ones so near to him. His little sayings and everything he could leave behind him where our memories will dwell bespeak what an influence they bring and how much better we are because he lived. He leaves to mourn, a father and mother, an infant brother, three grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe McCoy of Villisca and Mrs. Grain of Hepburn, five uncles, four aunts and eight cousins, beside a host of other relatives and friends. Surely we can say "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, from, which none ever wake to weep." Funeral services were held at the home five miles south of Villisca, Friday, Jan. 9, at 2 o'clock p.m., by R. C. Yadon of Blockton, Iowa, in the presence of a large body of relatives and sympathizing friends, after which all that was mortal was tenderly laid away in the Silent City lying just to the north of Villisca. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 15, 1920

Abigail Cramer was born in Lancaster county, Penn.., on Dec, 20th., 1827, the youngest of eleven children, all of whom have gone on before. On June 27th., 1850 she was united in marriage to Cornelius Mc Cue. To this union, were born 7 children, Geo. W., of Schuyler, Neb., Mrs. O. E. Countryman, of Canova, So. Dak., Mrs. R. R. Miller, of Onslow, Iowa, Mrs. J. L. Ingraham, of this city, Mrs. C. B. Michaels, of Cumberland, Iowa, and Jacob, who at the age of sixteen years died in January 1880.
The husband, wife and little ones came to Jones county, Iowa in 1867, it then being a new country. Later on they came to Cass county where they resided until the husband and father was called home, January, 20th., 1883. She then made her home with her daughter, Mrs. I. C. Davis until nine years ago when she came to Clarinda and lived with her daughter here.
Grandma has been an invalid for several years, but her last iilinass lasted five weeks. On Monday morning she fell asleep and peacefully slept until the spirit took its flight on Thursday evening, Dec, 1st., at seven o'clock. Had she lived 19 days longer she would have reached the age of eighty-three years.
She was a lifelong member of the Methodist church, having joined when quite a young girl. Besides her six children, she leaves to mourn her loss twenty-eight grand children, and fourteen, great grand children.
Her daughters, Mrs. I. C. Davis and Mrs. lngraham were with her when death came and her son Geo. and wife reached her about three hours late. Her other daughters were unable to be here.
Short services were held at the home Friday at three o'clock conducted by Rev. O. M. Pennock and
the body was taken to Cumberland, Iowa, Saturday morning. On Sunday afternoon, at two o'clock, services were conducted by Rev. Gideon, at the Newlons Grove church and the body was laid to rest in the Newlons Grove cemetery beside the husband and son. Those who accompanied the remains from Clarinda were Mr. and Mrs, J. L. Ingraham, and sons Cornelius and Clarence and daughters Amy and Emma, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McCue and Mrs. I. C. Davis. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 8, 1910

Mrs. Ingraham received the sad news yesterday morning from her nephew B. L. McCue, of Grant, that his little 3-year-old son had met death Tuesday afternoon by burning. The mother had left the little fellow to care for the baby while she stepped out for a few moments, but when she returned she found the little boy's clothing all in flames, and his wounds were so severe that he soon died from the results. He had gotten hold of a match which he had lighted and this tells the tale of his sad death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 10, 1905 [scrapbook M65]

Mrs Anna Mary McCullough, wife of Joseph McCullough, died at their home near Clarinda, Sunday, Jan. 9, 1916.   Her maiden   name   was McMichael.   She was born Oct. 11, 1871, near College Springs, Page county, la. She was married March 21, 1895, to Joseph McCulIough. Three children were born to Mr. and   Mrs. McCullough: Elizabeth, James and Ralph. The Journal has the following statement concerning her bravery and cheerfulness in the midst of trouble:   "On the 20th of June, 1910, she was seriously hurt in a runaway from which she was unable to walk.   All that medical skill and loving hands could do was done, but her last years have been pain and suffering, and through it all while being deprived of many of the pleasures she had once enjoyed, while sitting or lying in her chair, ministered to the wants of her family in a way that none but a loving wife and mother could. She was of a cheerful disposition and bore her affliction with patience and Christian fortitude, never complaining but always hopeful."   It also is testified of her, that "Mrs McCulIough was born and brought up in a Christian home. Early in life she united with the United Presbyterian  church at College Springs.  At her death she was a much loved member of the church in Clarinda."   She is survived   by her husband, three children, her mother; two brothers, three sisters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.   Her funeral was held Tuesday at College Springs, conducted by Rev. W. C. Williamson, and interment was in the College Springs cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 13, 1916

Mrs. Anna Mary McMichael was born Oct. 11th, 1871, near College Springs, la., and died Jan. 9th, 1916, at her home near Clarinda, la., of general neuritis. She was married March 21st, 1895, to Joseph McCullough and to them was born three children, Elizabeth, James and Ralph. On the 20th of June, 1910 she was seriously hurt in a runaway which resulted in making her unable to walk. All that medical skill and loving hands could do was done but her last years have been spent in pain and suffering, and through it all the while being deprived of the pleasures she once enjoyed, ministered to the wants of her family as only a loving wife and mother could. She was of a cheerful disposition and bore her affliction with patience and christian fortitude, never complaining but always hopeful. She was born and brought up in a christian home, and made a profession early in life, joining the United Presbyterian church, which she continued to be, a faithful and useful member, until the end of life. She leaves a husband, three children, a mother, two brothers, three sisters and a host of relatives to mourn her loss. The remains were conveyed by Mr. Roy Harmon in his funeral hearse to the United Presbyterian church in College Springs where the funeral was held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. W. C. Williamson, pastor of the United Presbyterian church of this city. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 13, 1916

MRS. JOE McCULLOUGH.
Mrs. Joe McCullough passed away at 3 o'clock Sabbath morning, January 9th, 1916. She had been ill but a short time with the grippe, which developed into neutritis. The funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian Church, College Springs, at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning,. Rev. W. C. Williamson conducted the services. She leaves three children and a husband as well as many friends, who mourn her death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 11, 1916

George S. McCullough, son of Mr. and Mrs. John McCullough, was born Aug. 10th, 1889 and departed this life Oct. 11th, 1918, age 29 years, 2 months and one day. At sixteen years of age he professed his great faith in Christ as his personal Saviour, uniting with the United Presbyterian Church at College Springs. Of this church he remained a faithful member until his death. On May 25th he answered his country's call to service and was inducted into the military service of his counrty at Clarinda. He was sent to Camp Dodge for preliminary training and later was transferred to Ft. Crooks. Some weeks ago he was moved to Ft. Riley, Kans. and was made a member of Co. A 26th Bn. U. S. A. It was here that on Oct. 5th, he contracted the fatal disease which one week later caused his death. His service to his country though brief is ended but his sacrifice is not in vain.
Capt. Flock of Co. A. in writing to his parents, pays this tribute to George's memory and service; "Private George S. McGullough was an excellent soldier, one who was universally liked by his officers and fellow soldiers, and his early death is a source of sorrow to all of us. I trust the members of his family will meet the shock of his death as bravely as he offered his life for the cause of liberty. You have every reason to be proud of your son, and we shall always cherish the memory of George S. McCullough as one who died for his country and for liberty."
He leaves to mourn his loss, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John McCullough, five sisters, Mrs. James Crooks of Blanchard, la.; Mrs. L. M Anderson, York, Pa.; Mrs. J. M. Nesbit, Rapid City, S. D.; Grace and Hattie at home, three brothers, Wilson of Clearmont, Mo., Harry and John at home.
"Soldier rest:   Thy warfare over, sleep the sleep that knows no breaking.
Dream of battlefields no more, Days of watching, nights Of waiting." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 17, 1918

Geo. McCullough who was at Camp Funston training died with pneumonia and was brought home for burial last Sunday. He was buried at College Springs last Monday with Military honors. Last Tuesday at 10 o'clock, a son of Mr. Hankins of Hopkins passed through here for burial in the Braddyville cemetery. This young man died in camp of the same disease. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 17, 1918

McCullough, Mary Eva McKinley - Mary Eva McCullough was born in College Springs, Iowa, December 31, 1858, and passed to her heavenly home, Oct. 21, 1920. Mrs. McCullough was the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs. J. W. McKinley. At an early age she was received into the church under the ministry of Rev. Marion Morrison. She was united in the marriage to G. A. McCullough March 31, 1887. The children are Agnes, wife of Elmer Dugan, John, who died in infancy, William, who lives on the home place and, Ethel, wife of Murray Grove, the five grandchildren completing the home circle.
In her young womanhood she taught school for a period of ten years. Her life might be summarized thus: . She loved her Saviour and served her Lord. She had that combination, all too rare, of deep spirituality and remarkable executive ability. All the work of the Kingdom was dear to her; the church and the congregation; the missionary society, the Sabbath school, and the cause of charity and temperance, being an active member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. At the time of her death she was treasurer of the Missionary Society which office she faithfully filled for many years. She was also treasurer of the Red Cross Chapter of this community. Mrs. McCullough collected and arranged in a frame the photographs of all the former pastors of this congregation and placed it in the church as a memorial of the labors of these ministers of the Gospel, as well as of her own busy life.
The last service she attended was the Communion Sabbath, Sept. 26, being able then to attend only the dispensation of the Supper. She was called to pass through the ministry of suffering. She was made perfect through suffering. Those priviledged to be by her bedside as she neared the borderland, could not but feel that truly the "Valley of the Shadow" had no terrors to those who hope in Christ.
She has gone from our midst but her friends can follow her with most pleasant and profitable memories. Her life was to many of us an inspiration, her memory a benediction.
Her sympathy and love won many friends.   The verse   on "Others" closely describe her life. "Lord help me give from day to day
In such a self forgetful way That even when I kneel to pray
My prayer shall be for others. Let self be crucified and slain And buried deep; and all in vain, Unless to be for others. And when my work on earth is done, And my new work in heaven begun May I forget the crown I've won While thinking of others." Funeral services were held Friday, afternoon, Oct. 22, at 2 o'clock in the College Springs Church, Rev. W. C. Williamson officiating. Interment was made in College Springs. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 28, 1920

Correspondence of College Springs Current-Press: Mary Eva McCullough was born in College Springs, Iowa, Dec. 31, 1858, and passed to her Heavenly home Oct. 21, 1920. Mrs. McCullough was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McKinley. At an early age in life she was received into the church under the ministry of Rev. Marion Morrison. She was united in marriage to G. A. McCullough March 31, 1887. The children are Agnes, wife of Elmer Dugan; two sons, John, who died in infancy, and William, who lives on the home place; Ethel, wife of Murray Grove, and five grandchildren completing the home circle. In her young womanhood she taught school for a period of ten years. Her life might be summarized thus: She lover her Saviour and served her Lord. She had that combination, all too rare, of deep spirituality and remarkable executive ability. All the work of the Kingdom was dear to her: the church and congregation, the Missionary society, the Sabbath school, the cause of charity and temperance, being an active member of the Womens Christian Temperance union. At the time of her death she was the treasurer of the Misionary society which office she filled for many years. She was also treasurer of the Red Cross chapter of this community. Mrs. McCullough collected and arranged in a frame the photographs of all the former pastors of this congregation    United Presbyterian church and placed it in the church as a memorial of the labors of these ministers of the Gospel, as well as of her own busy life. The last service she attended was the Communion Sabbath, Sept. 26, being able then to attend only the dispensation of the Supper. She was called to pass through the ministry of suffering.    She  seemed made perfect through suffering. Those
privileged to be by her bedside as she neared the border land, could not but feel that truly the Valley of the Shadow has no terrors to those who hope in Christ. She has gone from our midst but her friends can follow her with the most pleasant and profitable memories. Her life was to many of us an inspiration. Her memory a benediction. Funeral services were held from the United Presbyterian church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson of Clarinda, and the remains laid to rest in Maple Hill cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 4, 1920

The death of Mrs. Sarah McCullough was a shock to her many friends which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. C. Shannon, Wednesday morning. She had been up as usual and not feeling very well, went to her room, where her daughter found her a short time after dead. Mrs. McCulIough was the wife of George McCulIough who died about 10 years ago. They live near College Springs. Mr. Chas. McKee residing here is a nephew of Mrs. McCullough's. No arrangements have been made for the funeral at this writing.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 23, 1915

Maria M. Stripe was born in Stark county, Ohio, December 6, 1840, and died at her home in west Clarinda on Wednesday afternoon, April 14 1909 aged 68 years, 4 months and 8 days. In 1861 she removed with her parents to Hancock county, Illinois.   On February 18, 1864, she was united in marriage to Samuel T. McCune.   To this union four children were born,  one of whom survives her, Myrtle Campbell, who  was with her at the time of her death.   In early youth she united with the Methodist church.   Her husband, Samuel T. McCune, died September 9, 1890.   Mrs. McCune made her home in Clarinda several years and had many friends here. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1909

Mrs Maria McCune died April 14, at her home in West Clarinda after a severe spell of sickness, aged 68 years, 4 months and 9 days. She was a native of Ohio and had lived in this city many years. Her husband who preceeded her to the unknown world, was a soldier in the civil war. The funeral was held Friday from the home, conducted by Rev Abel, the Linderman Circle ladies conducting services at the grave. Page County Democrat, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1909

The death of Wm. McCune occurred at the home in Villisca, on Monday afternoon. Mr. McCune had been in poor health all winter, but was not thought seriously ill. About 3 weeks ago the cause of his trouble was found to be cancer of the liver. The aged mother and the sister and brother will share the loss with the wife and young children. This is the first death in the McCune family of 5 brothers and one sister. The old home was in the North Page vicinity. . The older people grew up with Wm. McCune, all will be much saddened by the word of his passing away. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 17, 1917

Mr. Frank McCurdy was one of the prominent farmers of Buchanan township. He was born April 10, 1834, in County Londondery, Ireland. He was a son of Nancy McCurdy and was left an orphan about the age of twelve years, and had to make his own way in the world.
He left the home of his nativity when but fifteen years of age, emigrating to America. He landed in Pennsylvania, where he obtained employment in an iron foundry in Lehi county. Before coming to this country he had followed the sea and young as he was, he was considered an able sailor.
He removed from Pennsylvania to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he learned the mechanic's trade and for a time ran a locomotive engine on the railroad, afterwards coming to Iowa, settling in Page county, where he remained until he departed from this life, January 17, 1912, at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 7 days.
He was a Presbyterian and lived and died in the faith.
In 1859 he was united in marriage to Miss Esther Seabolt, a daughter of William and Elizabeth Seabolt. To this union, there were born ten children, eight of which were present with the wife and mother to mourn their loss of a loving and devoted husband and father. Two of the children preceded the father to the world beyond. The children now living are William M., Frank M., John E., Robert J., Ida, Ada B., Ella, Mertie E. S., and Ora K.
Two years after his marriage Mr. McCurdy settled om his present farm, then in a wild, uncultivated state, but now converted into a fertile farm with excellent improvements. Thus fifty-three years of companionship with his devoted wife has been broken by death.
Mr. McCurdy was a member of the Masonic fraternity and a man who stood high in the community and merited the respect of all his neighbors. He was a self-made man and by industry and economy he became the owner of a fine farm of two hundred and forty acres. He and his estimable wife and companion, have brought up their children to frugality and industry, and may well take pride in what they have accomplished.
The funeral services were held January 19, at the Shearer church and were, conducted by J. D. Corbitt,
pastor of the Christian church at Braddyville, and the remains were laid to rest in the Shearer cemetery
to await the coming of the resurrection.                            J.  D. Corbitt. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 25, 1912

Mrs. Rosa McCurdy Nee Wilson was born near Braddyville, la., March 2nd, 1870, and died at her home Sept. 19th, 1914. She was married to J. E. McCurdy Feb. 28th, 1889. Of this union three sons have been born, two of whom preceeded their mother to the Great Beyond. Mrs. McCurdy was for several years a member of the Rebecca lodge.
The funeral was conducted from the Shearer church, Monday by A. R. Hunt, and interment was in the Oak Grove cemetery.
She leaves of her immediate family her husband and one son to mourn her departure.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 24, 1914

The earthly remains of Mrs. Maude Buchanan McCutcheon were laid to rest in Clarinda cemetery Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, having been brought here for burial from her home in Jackson, Tenn. A sorrowing husband, E. H. McCutcheon, Jr., and three fine children, Donald 16 years of age, Lee 7 and Virginia 3 years old, accompanied the body to Clarinda, from their home in Tennessee, where the mother passed away on July 28th, 1918, from cerebral hemorrhage. Arrived here the body was taken to the undertaking parlors of C. H. Oates, until the time for burial. Rev. M. M. Cable conducted the services at the grave. 
Mrs. Maude Buchanan McCutcheon was 39 years of age at time of death. She was a niece of William Buchanan and Miss Bell Buchanan living in Clarinda, and had visited here many times in the summer, with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Buchanan. Her brother John Buchanan still lives in Omaha, and was present at the funeral, with his wife and son Maynard who came with him. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 1, 1918

McDonald, C.E. - C. E. McDonald. Word has been received that C. E. McDonald, an old resident of Page county, died at his home in Pasedena, Calif., Thursday, April 3, 1919. He was an uncle of Mrs. Chant Harland, and B, E. Miller of this city and Mrs. C. A. Pace of Griswold. The only sister of the late Mr. McDonald, Mrs. M. B. Crooks, has recently been here visiting relatives but left here for Ottumwa, where she will visit before returning to her home in Minnesota. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 10, 1919

Spanish-American Soldier Dies.

Our hearts were made sad to learn of the death by drowning of Dan T. McDonald, son of our Pat McDonald of Harlan township, in the Platte river near Kearney, Nebr., one day last week. He was in bathing and was supposed to have taken the cramps. He was cashier of the Central National Bank of Kearney, a leading young man in the church, popular among the business men of the city, and a man who seemingly at least could hardly be spared by his family and community. He leaves a wife and three small children. Mrs. McDonald and family, we feel sure have the most profound sympathy of all. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 17, 1916

Word comes to this city that Frank A. McDonald, an old time business man of this city, died at Cannon City, Colo., Feb. 18th. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 3, 1904

Mr. Frank McDonald died at Canon City, Colo., Feb. 18, 1904, and was buried at McPherson, Neb. He will be remembered here by all of the old residents of this city, as he was engaged in the hardware business on the west side of the square for a number of years. He left here about seventeen years ago. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 1, 1904

George McDonald a man about sixty five years of age living at Braddyville, yesterday morning shot and killed himself with the old musket that he had carried through the Civil War. The tragedy took place in the woodshed near the family home about five o'clock in the morning, and on the wall near him a card was tacked upon which he had written "This is my remedy for pain." He had been in poor health for several years and suffered a great deal of pain. In his trunk a letter was found telling his wife and children that his business affairs had all been put in the best possible shape and informing them where all the money was and giving directions for his funeral and all.
Dr. Parriott summoned a jury and held an inquest over the body yesterday forenoon, the verdict being that he had come to his death by his own hand. He leaves a wife and several grown children. He was well to do and a good citizen respected by his neighbors. He had lived at Braddyville about ten years. The condition of his business affairs and the letters that he left show conclusively that the suicide was deliberately planned. He suffered almost constantly from an intense pain in the head and this is thought to have driven him to take his life. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 17, 1906

Mrs. McDonald, of New Market, whom we reported Tuesday as being very sick, died that night and her funeral was held at New Market yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Emma Hayes and brother, Ernest Sparks, of this city, went over yesterday forenoon on the 11:35 train to attend the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 26, 1907

McDonald, Minta - Mrs William McDonald, whose home is near College Springs, and who underwent an operation at the hospital in this city one day last week, died last night after a heroic fight for life. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 28, 1908

The funeral services of Mrs. Minta McDonald were held in the Free Methodist church at College Springs, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Austin, pastor of the Free Methodist church at Clarinda, assisted by Rev. Parish of College Springs. She was born September 5, 1871, and died April 27, 1908. She was married to William McDonald March 28, 1887, and to this union was born one child, a daughter. Mrs. McDonald was converted in 1895, and lived a faithful, consistent Christian until the day of her death. Her casket was literally covered with the most beautiful cut flowers and the house was crowded to its utmost capacity, which showed the love and esteem in which she was held in the different communities where she had resided. Her body was laid to rest in Maple Hill cemetery, there to await the resurrection morn.
Mr. McDonald and daughter certainly have sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
Mrs. McDonald's father and mother were present from South Haven, Kans., besides a number of other relatives. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 1, 1908

Alma Walker McDowell died last Friday at her home at Madrid and her body arrived here Saturday, to await burial at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Walker, living four miles east of this city. Mrs. McDowell was twenty-six years, five months and eleven days old at the time of her death which was the result of peritonitis. She was a Page county girl and is remembered by many living near her old home. The funeral was held this forenoon at ten o'clock at the home and the body laid to rest in old Memory cemetery. Rev. Hoover, of this city preached the fnneral sermon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 20, 1906

J. R. McDowell passed away suddenly May 18th at his home west of Braddyville, from paralysis. The funeral was held from the United Presbyterian Church of College Springs, of which he was a member, conducted by the pastor, Rev. McBride, interment being in College Springs cemetery.
Born Oct. 29th, 1967, he was married in January 1896 to Miss Clara Bohrer, who survives him, as do two daughters, Bertha and Marjorie, other relatives being John McDowell of Eskridge, Kans., Samuel McDowell of Page County, Mrs. E. Bohrer of Pineville, Mo., Arch Tippin of Page County, and Mary E. ; Tippin of Los Angeles, Calif. The family have a large circle of friends who will be surprised to learn of his loss. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 2, 1921

College Springs Current-Press: James Renwick McDowell was born in Page county, Iowa, Oct. 29, 1867, and died at his home in Amity township, May 18, 1921. Death came suddenly from paralysis. On Jan. 29, 1896, he was married to Miss Clara Bohrer. To this union were born four children, one son and three daughters. He was preceded in death by his son and oldest daughter. The surviving daughters, Bertha and Marjorie, together with their mother were at the bedside of their beloved father and husband when death came. Mr. McDowell is also survived by three brothers. John McDowell of Eskridge, Kans., and Samuel McDowell of Page county, Iowa, and Mrs. Eva Bohrer of Pineville, Mo., and Archibald Tippin of Page county, and Mary E. Tippin of Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. McDowell spent practically all of his life in this vicinity. He was identified with the church all of his life, first belonging to the Covenanter church southwest of Clarinda. He later joined the United Presbyterian church of which he was a member at the time of his death and which for some years he served as an elder. The funeral services were held in the United Presbyterian church of College Springs, Iowa, and were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Mr. McBride. Interment was in the College Springs cemetery. A large circle of relatives and friends mourn the loss of this good man and the community sympathizes with them in their bereavement. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 2, 1921

Death very suddenly and unexpectedly entered the home of Mr Chas. E. McDowell in southwest Clarinda Saturday, May 10,1902, and took away the devoted wife and loving mother, leaving a husband and three children to mourn her departure and untimely death. Mrs. Lizzie Hollis McDowell was well know to early settlers of this county, having been a resident of Valley township for many years with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hollis. She was 39 years, 8 months and 23 days of age, and was highly respected by a large circle of acquaintances and friends. The funeral took place Sunday at 4:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. IlgenFritz, in the presence of a large concourse of sympathizing friends. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 15, 1902

Wm. Hollis and wife of Burlington Junction, Mo., attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Chas. McDowell Sunday. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 15, 1902

College Springs, Jan. 29—Lois May McDowell, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McDowell, was born in Page county, Iowa, Dec. 11, 1897, died at Red Oak, Iowa, Jan. 23, 1919, aged 20 years 1 month and 12 days. With the exception of four years during which she lived in Missouri, her entire life was spent in Page county. She was a graduate of Amity high school, a member of the class of 1916. Since her graduation she has been engaged in teaching, last year in Amity township, this year near Red Oak.
Early in December, while engaged in her school duties, she contracted influenza, followed by other complications. An operation was deemed necessary and she was taken to the Red Oak hospital. Following the operation conditions seemed hopeful for her ultimate recovery; all that human love and skill could do was done in the effort to nurse her back to health, but pulmonary embolism developing, on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 23, she peacefully fell asleep. She was a member of the United Presbyterian church of College Springs, uniting with that church by profession of her faith in Christ on July 2, 1910. She was ever a faithful, consistent member, regular in her attendance both in the church and Sabbath school services. Lois was ever modest and retiring in disposition, but an earnest Christian girl; a good and loving daughter and sister; one held in high esteem by friends and neighbors and by the entire circle in which she moved. During her last sickness, though suffering severely, she won many friends by her quiet patience and her unfailing cheerfulness. She leaves to mourn her early death her father and mother and two sisters, Bertha and Marjory. A little brother, Harold Archibald, preceded her to the heavenly home May 7, 1911.
"Let us be patient, we who mourn with weeping,
Some vanished face;
The Lord has taken, but to add more beauty
And a diviner grace.
When through the storm and tempest
safely anchored!
Just on the other side,
We shall find that dear face through
death's deep shadow,
Not changed, but glorified."
The funeral services were held in the College Springs United Presbyterian church.   Sabbath afternoon, at
2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. N. J. Calhoon.   Interment   was   made in Maple Hill cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 30, 1919

The funeral of Miss Lois McDowell, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McDowell, was held in the United Presbyterian church last Sunday afternoon. She had been teaching school near Red Oak, but was taken ill with the influenza, which later developed into other serious trouble and she died at the Red Oak hospital last Friday. She leaves to mourn her death her father and mother and two sisters, besides a large number of friends and relatives. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 30, 1919