Parkinson, Floyd E. - LENOX BOY DEAD IN FRANCE
In Pershing's casualty report April 16; is found the name of Floyd E. Parkinson who died of scarlet fever. It is reasonable to suppose that the report refers to the Lenox boy as the name is identical. Young Parkinson was one of the first to respond to the call for volunteers. This is the first death of soldier from Lenox to be reported—Time Table. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 25, 1918

Parks, John - The death of John Parks occurred Sunday, Jan. 13, at his son's home near New Market, on the Waubonsie trail. He was born May 14, 1844 at the time of his death being seventy three years of age. During the active years of his life he farmed the place of which his son is now in possession. His death was rather sudden, having been in apparent good health until the day before his death, when he was overcome by a stroke of paralysis. Funeral services were held at three o'clock Monday afternoon, and were conducted by Rev. D. S. Curry of Clarinda, after which the remains were taken to his old home in Macomb, Ill., for burial. Deceased is survived by two sons, Ross of New Market and John of Ottumwa, and a brother and sister, whose names we were unable to obtain. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 17, 1918

The death of John Parks occurred on Sabbath day, Jan. 13th, in the home of his son on the north Waubaunsie trail near New Market, at the ripe age of more than seventy three years. The funeral was held at three Monday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. David S. Curry, the Presbyterian pastor in Clarinda, following an invocation by Rev. E. O. Douglas, the Methodist pastor in New Market. Accompanied by his son Ross Parks, the remains were taken to his old home in Macomb, Ill., for burial. John Parks was born May 14th, 1844. During his active years he was a farmer, and his son still farms the home place, where deceased has been living. He also has living one son, John in Ottumwa. We understand that a brother and sister are also living. His death was due to a stroke of paralysis which came on Saturday, having been in apparently good health the few days previous. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 17, 1918

John Parks passed away at 2 o'clock Sunday morning, Jan. 13, at his home five miles east of Clarinda, after an illness of 3 days. Mr. Parks had been feeling better than usual previous to Thursday morning, when he was stricken with apoplexy. He is survived by his wife and five children all of whom were at his bedside when he passed away.
The funeral was held at the home Monday at 3 p. m. conducted by Rev. D. S. Curry of the Presbyterian church Clarinda, assisted by Rev. Douglas of the M. E. church, New Market. The bereaved widow, a daughter, Mrs C. R. Hushaw, and the three sons accompanied the remains to Macomb, Ill., where services were held at Ebenezer church and the remains laid to rest in Camp Creek cemetery.
Mr. Parks was born in Ross county, Ohio, May 14, 1844, and came with his parents to McDonough county, Ill., at the age of 10 years, and grew to manhood in the vicinity of Ebenezer church.
When the Civil War came he enlisted as a volunteer, and remained in the army in active service in Company A, 84th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, until the close of the war. He was actively engaged in every battle in which his regiment took part, fourteen of which were among the hardest fought battles of the war. He took part in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Lookout mountain, Missionary Ridge and later engagements. He was with his regiment thru the Atlanta campaign. He was at Resacca, Rocky Face, New Hope, Dallas etc., and at the siege of Atlanta. From Atlanta his regiment was among those sent back with Gen. Thomas and he fought with him at Franklin and Nashville, At the close of the war he returned to his home in Illinois.
He was married Sept. 20, 1871 to Mary Knowles, to which union seven children were born, Lucinda and Laura Myrtle dying in childhood. The children who survive him are Mrs. C. R. Hushaw, Industry, Ill.; Mrs. W. I. Weaver, New Market, la.; John G., Ottumwa, la.; Edgar K., Fargo, N. D.; and Ross B., at home. The grandchildren who survive him are Mary E. Weaver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Weaver, and John Edward Parks, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Parks. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Margaret Brandon, and by a brother, Wm. H. Parks, in Illinois. Mr. Parks moved to Iowa in 1892, remaining in the same vicinity until his death. He moved to his late home seventeen years ago. He was a member of Upton Post 248 G. A. R. In 1869 he united with the Presbyterian church in Illinois, his faith continued and the choicest of the Christian virtues were characteristic of his life. Honesty, industry and charity were intensified to the highest degree in his character. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 24, 1918

New Market, Jan. 21—[Special Correspondence  of The Journal]—John Parks passed away at 2 o'clock Sunday morning,   Jan.   13, at his home five miles east of Clarinda, after an illness of three days.   Mr. Parks had been feeling better than usual previous to Thursday   morning when when he was stricken with apoplexy. He is survived by his wife and five children, all of whom were at his bedside when he passed away. The funeral was held at the home,   Monday,   at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. D. S. Curry of the Presbyterian church, Clarinda, assisted by Rev. E. O. Douglas of the ' Methodist Episcopal church at New Market.    The   bereaved    widow,   a daughter, Mrs. C. R. Hushaw, and the three sons accompanied the remains to Macomb, Ill., where services were held at Ebenezer church and the remains laid to rest in Camp Creek cemetery.   Mr. Parks was born in Ross county, Ohio, May 14, 1844, and came with his parents to McDonough county, Ill., at the age of 10 years, and grew to manhood in the vicinity of Ebenezer church.   When the Civil war came he enlisted as a volunteer and remained in the army in active service in Company A, Eighty-fourth regiment Illinois infantry until the close of the war.   He took part in the battles of Stone River,  Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge and later engagements.   He was with his regiment through the Atlanta campaign. He was at Resacca, Rocky Face, New Hope, Dallas, etc., and at the siege of Atlanta.    From Atlanta his regiment was among those sent back with General Thomas and he fought with him at Franklin and Nashville.    At the close of the war he returned to his home in Illinois.   He was married Sept. 20, 1871, to Mary Knowles, to which union    seven children were born, Lucinda and Laura Myrtle dying in childhood.   The children who survive him are Mrs. C. R. Hushaw, Industry, Ill., Mrs. W. I. Weaver, New Market, Iowa,   John   G., Ottumiwa, Iowa, Edgar K., Fargo, N. Dak., and Ross B., at home.   The grandchildren who survive him are Mary E. Weaver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Weaver, and John Edward Parks, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Parks.  He is also survived by a   sister,   Mrs. Margaret Brandon, and a brother, William H. Parks, in Illinois.   Mr. Parks moved to Iowa in 1892 remaining in the vicinity until his death.   He moved to his late home seventeen years ago. He was a member of Upton Post 248, G. A. R.   In 1869 he united   with   the Presbyterian church in Illinois, his faith continued and the choicest of the Christian virtues were characteristic of his life.   Honesty, industry and charity were intensified to the highest degree in his character.   He was a good husband, a good father, a good soldier, and a good citizen. Words are inadequate to describe the noble life of John Parks. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 24, 1918

Mrs. Sarah C. Parks, whose maiden name was Christopher, died Wednesday. April 12, 1916, at Elmo, Mo. She was married to W. R. Parks, Feb. 19, 1901 in Clarinda. One child was born to them, Lanora, who died in infancy. She is survived by her husband, one mother and three sisters. The brother is James Christopher, and the sisters Mrs. Ed Fleming and Mrs. Al White in Clarinda, and Mrs. Mary Stubbs of
Wray, Nebr. The funeral of Mrs. Parks was held at Elmo and burial was in the Elmo cemetery. The stores of that place were closed during the service and the attendance as a tribute of respect to her memory was large. The floral offerings were beautiful. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 20, 1916

.Chas. Parrish, a patient at the state hospital here, formerly of Woodbine, Iowa, died Sunday and his funeral took place Monday at McCowen & Son's undertaking rooms, and he was buried in the Clarinda cemetery, Rev. D. Pruitt conducting the services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 7, 1909

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
IN BARN NEAR ESSEX
Coroner R. E. Harmon was called to the farm of Robert Brown, four miles north and east of Shenandoah, last Thursday evening, to view the remains of Henry Parrish, who was killed by lightning. Death was instantaneous, so the Coroner had not much to do in the case.
Mr. Parrish leaves a wife and three children, he and his wife having kept house for Robert Brown, who owns the farm. Mr. Parrish and Mr. Brown had just come in with the team, and were taking the harness from the horses. Parrish had lifted the harness from the horse and was in the act of hanging it on the hook in the rear of the stall, when a bolt of lightning struck the top of the barn, ran down the rafters, and along the timber which the flooring above the stall was nailed to, the lightning apparently jumping from a nail in the board directly down on Mr. Parrish's head, and through his body into the ground. His head and one foot showed evidences of the effect of the lightning, being burned.
Mr. Brown,  who was standing on the opposite side of the horse, was badly stunned, but not killed. The horse which Mr. Brown had his hand on was killed. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 6, 1920

L. J. Parrish and family yesterday accompanied the remains of his father, Mr. M. Parrish, to Bedford for interment. The deceased was ninety-one years of age and had passed away at Osceola, where he made his home. The Parrish family are originally from Bedford and the aged father will be interred in the cemetery at the old home.—Creston American.

Mr. L. J. Parrish was a former Clarinda citizen, and his many friends here will remember him as clerking in A. Neinstedt's store. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 27, 1905

A former Clarinda attorney, H. E. Parslow, died Thursday evening, Nov. 10, 1921, at Monrovia, Calif., according to a telegram received here.
Mr. Parslow had been in failing health for several years. He had sought relief both in Arizona and California. In recent years he had spent much of the time in California, accompanied by his family—Mrs. Parslow and their daughter, Miss Dorothy Parslow.
Mr. Parslow was born in Middlesex county, Canada, April 15, 1855. He came to Clarinda Sept. 3, 1875. In Canada he taught schol for a time entered into business life as a clerk in a grocery store, that either of I. N. J. Hartford or Ed Stoney, or perhaps both of these men, one of the older residents of Clarinda tells The Journal. Later he went to Iowa City, where he entered the law department of the state university. He was admitted to the bar in June, 1879.
Practicing law in Clarinda he was for a time alone, then in partnership with T. E. Clark, then alone again, then in partnership with Herbert H. Scott, then alone again, and finally in partnership with Earl Peters, now a judge of this judicial district in Iowa. As an attorney he ranked among the best in this part of the state. He and his firm for years had the leading law practice here. He was the local attorney for the Burlington Route for years, has served as city attorney, and for a long time was vice president of the Clarinda National bank, his stock in which he finally sold.
He helped many worthy enterprises in Clarinda, was a good citizen—a practical man, with initiative and pertinent ideas. His inteligence and keen sense of affairs made him a pleasant man to meet as a neighbor and socially. He was notable for his perception in regard to human nature, and he was not a man by any means to be easily deceived.
He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Anna Burrows, and by the daughter, Miss Dorothy Parslow. Mrs. Parslow is the daughter of Mrs. J. P. Burrows, now of Monrovia, Calif., formerly of Clarinda. Mrs. Parslow's father, J. P. Burrows, died several years ago in California.
He also leaves a brother, C. B. Parslow, of Clearfield, another brother, Dr. J. G. Parslow of Shenandoah, and Moore, formerly of New Market, now living in California, also survives.
Mr. Parslow was successful financially. Included in his estate is a farm of several hundred acres east of New Market, in Taylor county.
Many old friends will miss the cordiality of H. E. Parslow. His surviving relatives will have their sincere sympathy in their time of trouble. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 17, 1921

The Tribute of a Friend.
Henry Edmond Parslow, the son of Abraham and Hannah (Mahon) Parslow, was born in Middlesex county, Canada, on April 15, 1855. He lived with his parents until he came to Iowa on Sept. 3, 1875. He was educated in the public schools of Canada and took a preparatory course in a Canada academy.
He taught school for a year and a half before coming to Iowa. After coming here he found employment as a clerk in a mercantile establishment while he read law in the office of the late Talton E. Clark. He clerked in the grocery store of the late I. N. J. Hartford on the west side of the public square up until it was time for him to go to Iowa City fn the fall of 1878 to enter the Law Class of 1879.
This was the time when the prohibition amendment was being agitated and Mr. Parslow took a very active part in the campaign of education leading up to the prohibition election. He made a very telling logical speech in favor of the amendment and received numerous calls for addresses while attending the university.
While his school days were before football, baseball and other athletic sports had come into their own, yet "Pars," as he was lovingly called, was famous as an athlete. He was the greatest racer for the 100 and 200 yard dashes in the university and a formidable contender in the standing broad jump and pole vault. He really enjoyed the athletic field and was always ready not only to do his own part, but also to take part in practice games that other athletes might get the training necessary to enable them to win.
Mr. Parslow was a great reader, a close student, and made a splendid record in his law course at the university. After his graduation he located in Clarinda, becoming the junior member of the law firm of Clark & Parslow, and for years said firm stood at the head of the Page county bar. Later he was associated in the practice with H. H. Scott, and later with Earl Peters until his health compelled him to quit the active practice of law. During all of his life he continued a close student, a careful reader of good books and demonstrated to a marked degree the old saying, "Genius is nine-tenths hard work." During all of his practice he was recognized as one of the leading lawyers of southwestern Iowa. In the trial of a case he was always alert to see that the interests of his client were conserved to the highest degree, yet he was always courteous and fair to the opposing counsel and never descended to the low plain where personal animosity and abuse, bluffing, lying and egotism take the place of convincing evidence, logical reasoning and sound legal conclusions. As a colleague in the trial of a case he was generous, courteous and considerate, giving his associate a fair share of the work and a full meed of praise for success won. It was also a pleasure to sit on the opposite side of the table from him in a trial as you knew that while you would receive the heavies blows his keen intellect and bright wit could deliver, that you would receive fair, generous treatment and consideration.
Mr. Parslow had a keen sense of humor, was an excellent story teller, used his eyes when about his work,
at play or on the street and so could always entertain a person, a social group, or a crowd. This made him a success socially among all classes and won him a generous welcome to all kinds of social gatherings everywhere.
He was active in furthering all public enterprises where he was convinced that they were for the general welfare and public good.   But woe to the person who sought his aid to promote some scheme for his own selfish end, that person always   left wondering whether he had been hit by a pile driver or a cyclone.
But it was as a friend that Parslow came into his own.  He would not only go the second mile; but   the third, carrying his friend the last mile and the three back.   At one time a friend knowing that he had honorable political aspirations, asked him if he thought of being a candidate for a certain office.  Parslow said, "Why do you ask?"   The man replied, "Because I want to be a candidate but will not if you are going to be." Quick as thought "Pars" said, "Of course I have the ambition to fill that office and had I thought of being a candidate but will I give it up and leave the field clear for you."   "Think not of yourself, but of others."   Parslow once said, "I would rather die among my friends than live among strangers."
In the home he reached his full stature. He loved the home, the family, the fireside, and while he was interested in governmental affairs, state, county and city matters, business, farming and. society, he still yielded the largest measure of service to the home.
Failing  health  compelled  him to leave Clarinda in October, 1920, and go to California where he was tenderly ceared for by his loving wife, his devoted sister, Jennie Moore, and her splendid husband.   He lived in Monrovia, near Los Angeles, until the grim reaper gathered him home on Nov. 11, 1921.   Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 12, and he was laid to rest in Hollywood cemetery, a part of Los Angeles, near the grave of Mrs. Parslow's father, the late John P. Burrows.  Dr. J. H. Malcolm, a long time friend of the family and former pastor of the Clarinda Presbyterian church, had charge of the services.   Mr. Parslow is survived by his widow, Anna B. Parslow, and his daughter Dorothy; three brothers, William of Calgary, Alta, Canada; J. G. Parslow of Shenandoah, Iowa, and Charles B. Parslow of Clearfield, Iowa, and his sister; Jennie Moore, wife of G. L. Moore of New Market, Iowa, and his friends who have known him during his active, useful life. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 24, 1921

The funeral of D. M. Parsons, who died at his home south of Clarinda Wednesday morning, June 12, 1918, was held at the residence Thursday morning at 9:30. Rev. M. M. Cable, Dr. W. C. Williamson and Rev.D.Pruitt conducted the services. A mixed quartet sang hymns. The remains were taken to Legrand for burial where services were held Friday morning. The remains were accompanied by Mrs. D. M. Parsons and sons, Paul and Ethan, and Mrs. L. M. Caldwell all of Clarinda, and Mrs. W. T. Parsons of Tulsa, Okla. At Des Moines Mrs. Charles Pye and daughter, Lois, joined the family, going to Legrand with them, where they met Mrs. W. H. Speers of Iowa Falls who had previously gone to Legrand to make necessary arrangements. Mr. Parsons was a pleasant, genial man, remarkably young appearing for his years. Until within a few months of his death he took an active part in the conducting of his dairy business in which he was engaged, and will be missed by many with whom he transacted business as well as his circle of closer friends. The Journal has been given the following obituary for publication: Dixon M. Parsons was born May 19, 1846 in Darke county Ohio. His parents moved to Cedar county Iowa in 1847 and he has been a resident of this state continously since that time, except for three years spent in New Mexico. He enlisted in the service of his country in 1863 and served over two years, being 6 1/2 months of that time a prisoner in Andersonville. Under these hard experiences he developed the characteristics which have made a "true soldier," under all circumstances throughout a very busy life. After release from prison and recovery of health he was married in his home county to Sabina Pollock, whose home was at Mt. Vernon, and who preceded him to their Fathers' home thirty-one years ago. By this union there were seven children as follows. Mrs. W. H. Speers of Iowa Falls, Mrs. W. E. Caldwell, Shawnee, Okla., R. Roy Parsons, Columbus, Mont, Mrs. L. M. Caldwell, Clarinda, Mrs. Chas. Pye, Des Moines, Mrs. W. H. Stoddard, Muskogee, Okla., and Worley T. Parsons, Tulsa, Okla. Several of whom met at his burial place at Le Grande, Marshall county.
Being left with this large family of children he served as both father and mother during the years of their growing into manhood and womanhood and that he served well is witnessed by the loving testimony of those children.
In 1892 Mr. Parsons was married to Luella M. Sawin, at Iowa Falls.
By this union there are six children as follows: Ethan S. Parsons, who like his father has heard the call of his country and is in training at Great Lakes, Ill. Paul, on whom now fall his father's responsibilities, and the daughters, Eloise, Joan, Ruth and Helen who are at home and assisted in making the last days of his life as comfortable as possible. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 20, 1918

Funeral services for D. M. Parsons, who died at his home south of Clarinda Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock, were held this morning at 9:30 at the family residence. The remains have been taken to Legrand for burial. The obituary will be published in next week's Journal. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 13, 1918

Dixon M. Parsons departed this life early in the morning of Wednesday, June 12 th, from heart trouble, of which he had been a sufferer for some time. After a short service at the home south of Clarinda on Thursday morning, the remains were taken to Le Grande, Iowa, near Marshalltown, for interment.
Born May 19th, 1846, in Darke County, Illinois, Mr. Parsons came to Cedar County, Iowa, with his parents a year later, and has been in Iowa ever since, except for three years spent in New Mexico. He enlisted in the Civil War in 1863, serving his country for two years, 6 one-half months of which were in Andersonville prison.
After returning home from the war, he was married to Miss Sabina Pollock, of Mt. Vernon, la., who passed away thirty-one years ago, leaving seven children, Mrs. W. H. Speers of Iowa Falls, la., Mrs. W. E. Caldwell of Shawnee, Oklahoma, R. Roy Parsons of Columbus, Montana, Mrs. L. M. Caldwell of Clarinda, Mrs. Charles Pye of Des Moines, Mrs. W. H. Stoddard of Muskogee, Okla., and Worley T. Parsons of Tusla, Oklahoma.  
In 1892 he was very happily married to Luella M. Sawin of Iowa Falls, who survives him, as do six children, the bright and capable young men and women who have grown up among us, on their dairy farm south of Clarinda, Ethan Parsons enlisted in the navy, Paul, Eloise, Joan, Ruth and Helen, all living at home. He also has a brother living, in Prescott, la. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 20, 1918

D. M. Parsons has been ailing for some time, owing to heart trouble, and passed quietly to his eternal rest Tuesday morning. A short funeral service was held this Thursday morning, when the remains were then taken to Le Grand, la., near Marshalltown. Mr. Parsons will be greatly missed from our community. Full particulars in next week's paper. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 13, 1918

Dixon M. Parsons was born May 19, 1846, in Darke county, Ohio, and at the time of his death, which occurred Wednesday, June 12, was 72 years, and 24 days. With his parents he moved to Cedar county, Iowa and has resided in this state since, exempt for three years spent in New Mexico.
He was a brave man and a loyal citizen, responding to the call of his country in 1863, and was in the service two years, suffering imprisonment in Andersonville military fort. His character was greatly strengthened by the brave endurance of this hardship, and made him a true soldier throughout the remainder of his life.
His marriage to Sabina Pollock took place in his home county after his release from the southern prison, and after he had regained the rigorous health which had been his before his capture. Thirty-one years ago he was saddened by the death of his wife, who left him with seven children to be cared for. Those living are as follows, and their lives testify that he made good as mother to them: Mrs. W. H. Speers of Iowa Falls, Mrs. W. E. Caldwell of Shawnee, Okla.; R. Roy M. Parsons, Columbus, Mont.; Mrs. L. M. Caldwell, Ciarinda; and Mrs. Chas. Pye, Des Moines; Mrs. W. H. Stoddard, Muskoger, Okla., and Worley F. Parsons, Tulsa, Okla. In 1892, Mr. Parsons was married to Luella M. Sawin at Iowa Falls. To them were bon six children, Ethan S. Parsons, who like his father has heard the call of his country, and has enlisted in the Navy, expecting to cross the Atlantic very soon. Paul, on whom now rests the responsibility of running the farm and the daughters, Eloise, who is engaged as a canning club worker and demonstrate, Joan, Ruth and Helen, who are at home now to comfort their mother in her loss. The children who were home did all possible to make the last days of their father as comfortable as possible.
The funeral services were held at the house at 9:30 Thursday, June 13, being conducted by Rev. Williamson, Pruitt and Cable. Friday morning the body was taken to LeGrande. Ia, about eight miles east of Marshalltown, where he was laid to rest beside his first wife. Those who were present at the final burial were the widow, Mrs. Parsons, and sons Paul and Ethan, Mrs. L. M. Caldwell, W T. Parsons of Tulsa, Okla., his brother, Andrew Parsons, aged 80 years, of Prescott, Ia., and daughter, Mrs. Ernest Wilson, David Procter and daughter of Hawkins, Mo., many other relatives from the vicinity of LeGrande. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 20, 1918

FORMER HAWLEYVILLE DOCTOR DIED IN BEDFORD
A number of former Clarinda friends of Dr. C. M. Paschal attended the funeral of this former Page County resident, which was held in Bedford Sunday afternoon, July 17th. The funeral was from his residence where his wife still lives, conducted by the Baptist pastor, Rev. Fletcher.
It   was  in   Hawleyville   that Dr. Clayton   P.   Paschal   first practiced medicine, and it was there he was married to Miss Mabel Bean, daughter of Joel N. Bean.     He spent his boyhood in    Monroe    County, near Albia, being a school teacher at the age of sixteen, and  following this profession for five years.      He then attended    Westlyan    University at Mt. Pleasant, after which he matriculated in the College of Physicians at Keokuk.    After practicing for a time in Hawleyville, he attended a medical school in Chicago, and later moved to New    Market,    where he practiced until   the early nineties, when he practiced for a time in S. Chicago, at the time of the worlds fair, then returned to Bedford and has been    a    practicing physician there ever since.     He was in Taylor County politics    for a time, being coronor    for a    time, and    later a representative in  the  State Legislature.   Dr. Paschal was a man who has left his impress in the world, after a very active life.      He has two sons living,   Beryl E. Paschal who is head of the Paschal Clothing Store in    Bedford,    and    Karl B. Paschal  the leading   Bedford dentist. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 28, 1921

The subject of this sketch, Mr. Frank Paterson, was born in Columbia Co N. Y., April 23, 1833. At the age of 22 he came west and settled in Henry Co. Ill. Here he married Miss Elizabeth Stitt, March 1, 1860. In 1881 he moved to Iowa, settling near Yorktown, Page Co. where he had resided since. He was the father of ten children, seven of whom are living and six of whom have homes of their own.   They are: Ellen
M. wife of Samuel Cox of Burchard, Neb.; Alice N. wife of Allen Kennedy of Holton, Kas ; Jerome L  of Yorktown, Iowa;  Olive, wife of L  L. Johnson of Gravity; Frank A. of Yorktown, Olson H. of Holton, Kas.; Jessie C. wife of S. A. Kepner of Shambaugh. Death visited his home four times, bereaving him of three daughters and his wife.    Sarah J.   wife of   Harvey E. Bearce having eleven children, Cynthia wife of   Robert Shearer   having one child and Etta E. who died at the age of 19.    But the greatest loss of Mr. Paterson's life was that of his wife who yielded to the summons Feb. 26, 1882. One who knows has said: "They had been companions for 22 years.    A comfort, a help and a solace to each other." She was born Sept. 12, 1841, was a consistent christian woman and an active and acceptable member of the Methodist church.   Mr. Paterson was a loyal follower of Christ.   In early youth he united with the M. E. church which be dearly loved and served in various capacities and for the greater part of his life in the capacity of class leader and Sunday school superintendent. It is in this latter capacity that his church at Yorktown will long hold Mr. Paterson grateful remembrance. Always on time and in his place, ever seeking the best in old and young.   Always hopeful and happy.   He was an inspiring leader, active, alert, faithful and  true.    His illness was long, his suffering intense, yet he retained   his   happy outlook and though anxious to depart yet fully resigned, waiting with loving patience for the summons of his Lord, which came March 31, 1912 in the good old age of 87 years, 11 months and 7 days. Services were held in the M. E. church, April 2, 1912, at 2 p. m , the pastor being assisted by the Rev. Begg D. D. pastor of the Presbyterian chucb. After the services the remains were laid away in the family cemetery northwest of town.   In Mr. Paterson the community has lost one of its upright and spirited citizens.   The church one of its best workers and most loyal supporters and the family a noble christian father. He leaves besides his seven, children 45 grand children and 11 great grandchildren.                  Benj. R. Van Dyke, pastor M. E. church, Yorktown, la.
The children desire to return their sincere thanks to the kind friends who tendered   valuable   assistance during their father's sickness and following his death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 4, 1912

Mrs. Mabel M. Patt.
Kansas City Times, April 19: Mrs. Mabel M. Patt, 5005 Walnut street, died yesterday at St. Mary's hospital.
Mrs. Patt came to Kansas City fourteen years ago from Shenandoah, Iowa, where she was born. She was 40 years old. Her husband, Ralph H. Patt, and six children, a daughter, Margaret Patt and five sons, John Patt, Ralph Patt, jr., James Patt, Robert Patt and Fred Harold Patt, survive. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock tomorrow at the home. Burial will be in Mount Washington cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 18, 1918

Etta E. Patterson, the youngest child of Frank and Elizabeth Patterson, was born in Henry county, Ill., Oct. 28th, 1880, and died at the home of her father near Yorktown, la., Dec. 26, 1899. She was converted in her fifteenth year and united with the Methodist Episcopal church. She was an active member of the Epworth League, a member of the choir and secretary of the Sunday School for the year 1899. Her funeral was conducted on the 28th at the Methodist church in Yorktown, by her pastor. The church was full of friends of the departed. She was buried in the Summit cemetery, her Sunday School class acting as pall bearers. The cause of her death was consumption. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 2, 1900

Mrs. C. R. Patterson, whose maiden name was Flora Hite, and who resided in Clarinda about thirty   years ago, died in Los Angeles, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 1921.   Mrs. Patterson's home was in Birmingham,   Ala.,   to which place   the   remains   were   taken for burial.   She and her   husband were spending the winter in California. The cause of her death was acute indigestion.   Mrs. Patterson was a sister of R. B. Hite. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 27, 1921

Jerome Patterson, a resident of Page county since 1881, died at the home of his brother, Frank Patterson, at Center, Colo., where he had gone about three weeks ago for a visit.
Mr. Patterson had a siege of the Flu last winter and never fully recovered, and this was the cause of his death. He is a cousin of D. D. Stitt of Clarinda. Deceased was 53 years of age and unmarried at the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his loss two brothers and, four sisters, as follows, Frank of Center, Colo., and Orson, Holton, Kansas, and the sisters are Mrs. Ellen Cox, Birchard, Nebr., Mrs. Alice Kennedy, Hol,on, Kansas. Mrs. Louis Johnson and Mrs. Sam Kepner, of Page county, all of whom were present at the funeral, which was held at the Methodist church at Yorktown, services being conducted by the Methodist minister of that place. Burial was at the Summit cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 6, 1920

Yorktown.
May 5—Jerome L. Patterson was born near Alpha, Ill., Dec. 2, 1866. He came with his parents to Page county, Iowa, in November, 1881, where he lived most of the time. He had the flu last December, developing tuberculosis of the throat. His suffering was intense and his decline rapid and he passed away at the home of his brother Frank at Center, Colo., May 3, 1920. He leaves four sisters and two brothers, all being present at the funeral, as follows: Mrs. Sam Kepner of College Springs, Mrs. Olive Johnson of Braddyville, Alice Kennedy of Holton, Kan., Ellen Cox of Burchard, Nebr., Frank of Center, Colo., and Orson of Holton, Kan. Mrs. O. B. Stevens and Joe Stake of Shenandoah were also here to attend the funeral. A large number of friends also gathered to pay the last tribute to his memory. Mr. Draper, Rev. C. C. Moore, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Widney had charge of the music. There was an abundance of beautiful flowers. His body arrived Wednesday noon from Colorado and the funeral was conducted from the Methodist Episcopal church here by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Moore. His body was placed in Summit cemetery near those of his parents and sister. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 6, 1920

Jerome L. Patterson
The funeral of a former Page County resident, Jerome S. Patterson, was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 P. M., from the Methodist Church in Yorktown, where the pastor, Rev. Clarence Moore, conducted the service, and the remains were laid to rest in Summit cemetery.
Jerome L. Patterson was born near Alpha, Ill., Dec. 2, 1866. He came with his parents to Page Co Iowa in Nov. 1881, where he has lived most of the time since. He had the flu last December, developing tuberculosis of the throat. His suffering was intense and his decline rapid and he passed away at Center Colo., May 3, 1920. He leaves four sisters, and two brothers, all being present at the funeral, Mrs. S K. Cox, Burchard, Nebr., Mrs A.L. Kennedy, Holton, . Kansas, Mrs Olive Johnson and Mrs. S. A Kepner of Braddyville, Orson H. of Holton, Kans., Frank A. of Center, beside other relatives and friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 6, 1920

Jerome L. Patterson.
Jerome L. Patterson was born near Alpha, Ill., Dec. 2, 1866.  He came with his parents to Page county, Iowa, in November, 1881, where he lived most of his life. He had the flu last December, developing   tuberculosis   of the throat.   His suffering was intense and his decline rapid.   He passed away at
Center, Colo., May 3, 1920.   He leaves four sisters and two brothers, all being present at the funeral.  They are: Mrs. S. K. Cox, Burchard, Nebr.; Mrs. A. L. Kennedy, Holton, Kans.; Mrs. Olive Johnson and Mrs. S. A. Kepner of Braddyville; Orson H. of   Holton, Kans., and Frank A. of Center, Colo.,
besides other relatives and   friends. Funeral services were held   at the Methodist Episcopal church in Yorktown, Wednesday, May 5, 1920, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Clarence Moore.   The remains were laid to rest in the Summit cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 6, 1920

John Patterson - A death took place at the Page County Home Sunday morning, March 21, 1920, when John Patterson of near Hepburn passed away, of dropsy, at the age of 71 years. Mr. Patterson formerly was employed by the month, at or near Hepburn. He became a patient of the Page County Home last October. He is survived by a brother who lives at Villisca, a sister in Shenandoah, and two brothers at Sugar Creek, Mo. The remains were taken from here to Villisca, Tuesday, in the motor hearse of J. B. M. Pruitt, and were accompanied by Mr. Pruitt and the steward of the County Home, W. C. Finley. A short funeral service was conducted at the grave in Villisca, Tuesday afternoon, by the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church there, Rev. E. S. Menoher. Interment was in the small cemetery on the south side of Villisca, where Mr. Patterson's mother was buried sixty-five years ago. Effort was made to find the mother's grave, but it could not be located, so the son's grave was placed in the same burial ground. It is said that interments were made in the same small cemetery even before Mr. Patterson's mother was buried there. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 25, 1920

John F. Patterson passed away Sunday morning, March 21st, at the County Farm. The remains were taken to Villisca for burial on Tuesday afternoon, short.funeral services being held before starting for the final resting place, in Vilisca cemetery, beside the mother who preceded some years ago. Mr. Patterson was 71 years of age, the son of John W. Patterson, who was born in Ohio. The family lived in the northern part of the county for some time. Mr. Patterson was living near Hepburn working as a farm hand, until last October, when he went to live at the county home. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 25, 1920

Earl Jennings Patton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Patton living west of the city, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, after three weeks sickness from typhoid fever and liver complaint, aged 16 years and 6 days. Earl was a bright boy and highly respected by acquaintances. The family are in moderate circumstances and neighbors contributed to their relief in this hour of bereavement. The funeral took place at 10 o'clock Thursday, conducted by Rev. C. Eppard and interment in the city cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Patton desire to tender their sincere thanks to the many friends who rendered assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of their son. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 5, 1912

Patton, J.M. - J. M. Patton died Saturday at his home in Villisca following several weeks' illness from senile causes, aged 78 years. John Patton was a resident of this city during the '60s and conducted a dry goods store in a frame building just south of F. W. Beecher's drug store. He removed from here to Villisca in the early '70s when it was a small village. The funeral took place Tuesday. He is survived by his wife and a son. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 12, 1914

Word has been received that Mr. J. C. Patton, who was well known to many of our Clarinda people, died very   suddenly   last Wednesday morning of heart   disease at the family home in Omaha.   This announcement will be a great surprise to the people here who met him on our   streets during   the last two weeks and noticed that to all appearances he was enjoying fairly good health.   He had been here visiting with relatives   and left only last Saturday morning with his wife for their home to resume his work as clerk in a clothing store.   Mr. Patton was for a number of years employed in clerical positons here in Clarinda and had a large circle of friends.    He leaves a   wife and daughter to mourn his sudden and untimely death.   The wife formerly Miss Nellie Craig and her mother, Mrs. Craig, lives just east of the square on Main street.  The daughter, Miss Minnie, has been spending the summer in Clarinda and has a very large circle of admiring friends.   The   funeral services will be held from the home of Mr.   and  Mrs.   Jas. Taggart, on North 16th street, at four o'clock tomorrow afternoon.    The services will be conducted by the pastor of the  United Presbyterian church, the Rev. Mr. Jackson. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 19, 1904

Jas. Patton died suddenly at his home in Omaha, Aug., 18, 1904, from an attack of heart disease. He had been in poor health for several years but there was no thought of his final termination of life at that time. In company with his wife he had been in this city visiting her mother, Mrs. Jas Craig and other relatives, leaving for home only the Monday before as well as usual. Mr. Patton was a man in the prime of life, and for several years during the past held clerkships in this city, where he was married to Miss Nellie Craig. The remains were brought to this city Saturday afternoon and the funeral held at the home of Mrs. Patton's sister, Mrs Jas. Taggart in north Clarinda. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1904

James C. Patton, whose death occurred in Omaha, Nebr., on Thursday morning, August 18th, deserves more than passing mention. He was born in Cherry Fork, Adams county, Ohio, in October 1845. Three years later he removed to Peoria, Ill., with his parents, and that city and vicinity was his home until the breaking out of the civil war. Three older brothers had already responded to their country's call and he longed to go too, but his youth and somewhat delicate physique, debarred him from that privilege. For several years of his early manhood he was connected with the Tyng & Reynolds packing house, then one of the largest packing houses in the country. Later he removed to Monmouth. III., where he became identified with the clothing trade, which occupation he followed until his death. His was a most genial, sunny nature, "to know him was to love him." He was a devoted husband, a tender father and a faithful friend; He was generous and sympathetic to an unusual degree, and his heart was as tender as a little child's. For the past three years he had been in failing health, many times confined to his bed by terrible suffering for several weeks at a time, but as soon as it was possible he was back at his post, cheerful and eager to do his level best for his firm and his family.
At the time of his death he was with Browing, King & Co., in whose employ he had been for several years. While his death was sudden, it was not wholly unexpected,  and those who were privileged to be with him at the last felt very sure that "for him to die was gain" for his faith in God was clear and   strong. "He knew whom he believed."

Besides   his faithful   wife   and daughter, upon whom this blow falls most heavily, he leaves three sisters and a brother to mourn their loss, Mrs. Ruth Foster, of Monmouth, Ill.; Mrs. Anna P. Eakin and Mrs. Belle J P. Wonder, of Peoria, Ill., and William M. Patton, of Philadelphia, Pa.   Mr. Patton's death makes the third in his family in the past eighteen months. John S. Patton, of the Second Iowa Regiment, sleeps in the soldiers lot at Lincoln, Neb.: Thomas S. Patton, of the 77th Illinois Infantry, lies in College Springs cemetery, and lastly "Jimmie," lies near him— and he was a soldier too—"a soldier of the cross." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 6, 1904

A ripe old age was brought to a close last, Monday, when James G. Patton passed away at his home at College Springs, after an illness of an exact week's duration, at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 8 days. Old age had brought on the infirmities which are sure to accompany it, but Mr. Patton bore the affliction without a murmur, and his last days were his farewell to friends and family here and an introduction to his home beyond.
The deceased was the youngest of a family of eleven children. While a young man he was married to Miss Sarah Graham Hart and to this union twelve children were born. The wife and five children died prior to this date. Five of his children were with him during his last illness. They were : Mrs. Elizabeth Dunbar, of Clarinda, Mrs. Iown Henderson, of Eskridge, Kans., Mr. Anderson Patton, of Hiawatha, Kans., Mrs. Olive Foster, of Clarinda, and Mr. Harry Patton, of Coin, Mr. Porter Patton, of Halsey, Ore., and Mrs. Emma Norris, of Spokane, Wash., were unable to be present.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Nesbit, with a short service at the residence and the funeral sermon at the United Presbyterian church, after which the remains were laid in the College Springs cemetery.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1910

James Campbell Patton was born in Adams county, Ohio, April 14, 1827, and died at his home in College Springs, Iowa, August 22, 1910, aged 83 years 4 months and 8 days. He was the son of Thomas and Jane Glasgow Patton and was the next to the youngest of eleven children, all of whom preceeded him. Mr. Patton was married to Sarah Graham Hart August 31, 1848, settling on a farm near Trivola, Ill. In the spring of 1700 [sic] they came to Page county, settling on a farm southeast of town, where he lived for twenty years. It was on this farm his wife died, April 5, 1875. Twelve children were born, to this union, three daughters and two sons with their mother, having gone on before.   Three sons, Porter, Harry and Anderson, four daughters Mrs. Dunbar, Mrs. lone Henderson, Mrs. Olive Foster and Mrs. Emma Norris, remain to mourn their loss of a kind father.   All   but Porter, of Halsey, Ore., and. Mrs. Norris, of Spokane, Wash.,   were   present at the funeral services.   On   January 7, 1879, Mr. Patton. was married to Mary Hensleigh, his    present wife, and they   have   lived   in College Springs since  1908.    The deceased united with the United Presbyterian church when quite    young and proved to be a   faithful   and loyal member all the way.   For several months he had been failing, but not confined to his bed   until the last ten days.    During all   this he was patient and    trustful,    and at the close of a prayer made by his pastor, he was heard to say, "Lord, Jesus, I have believed in   thee since childhood and I trust thee still, accept me now as thine."   This is indeed    a    beautiful testimony to lean behind and truly can be said a ripened sheaf has been garnered into a home not   made   by hands but eternal   in the   heavens. The funeral services    were    held from the U. P. church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock,   conducted   by the pastor, Rev. J. P. Nesbit, assisted by Rev. J. W.    Stokesbury, after which the remains were laid to rest in Maple Hill Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1910

W R Patton received the sad news last evening from Villisca that his mother had been killed. It is said she had crossed the railroad track and having dropped her glove started back to pick it up when she was struck by a train and killed instantly. Mr. Patton drove up last night. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 20, 1902

FORMER EMPLOYEE OF LAWN
MOWER CO. KILLED
Senior Louis Paullini, of part Portuguese descent, who was an employee of the Clarinda Lawn Mower Co. as machinist about two months last winter, was killed in La Cananea, Mexico, a few days ago, according to a telegram received by the company yesterday morning.
Paullini had lived in Mexico a good many years. When he left Clarinda he went to Sonora where he held a half interest in a gold mine. He was in sympathy with Zapata and his friends at the Lawn Mower factory think perhaps he was receiving aid from him, it became known in the territory which does not support the great leader, and the disclosure led to his death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 18, 1917

About a quarter past 12 o'cIock last Wednesday night, the spirit of Miss Ada, daughter of J. W. and S. J. Payton was called home by the master, after several months of illness and severe suffering. The deceased will be remembered by many of our readers, as she was for years a resident of Clarinda, leaving here something over a year ago, when the family located their home in Omaha. During the month of August she contracted a severe cold and it was thought by her parents that she was suffering from whooping cough, but as the days and weeks passed and she kept growing steadily worse it, was discovered that what had started as simply a cold had developed into what is commonly known as quick consumption.
On the 22 th of October, she with her father and mother came to Clarinda in order that she might be treated by Drs. Collier & Collier, but the fatal disease had secured such a hold upon her as to make it certain that her days were numbered. During the past month or so, she suffered intensely, and earnestly prayed that the death angel might come speedily and relieve her from suffering and her anxious parents, relatives and friends from the awful strain they were undergoing. Alta Loretta Payton was born June 25, 1886 in Omaha, and her life was spent there and in Bedford and Clarinda at which places the family home has been located at different times. She was the only daughter and the youngest of the family. Two brothers remain to comfort the sorrowing father and mother, one of which, Irtle, lives in Enid, Okla., where he is engaged in railroad work; and the other, Fletcher, lives in Omaha where he is bookkeeper in the Boston store. The funeral was held today in the M E. church, of which she was a member, and was conducted by Dr. J. Combs Smith, pastor of the First M. E. church of Omaha, assisted by Rev. Fletcher Homan. The remains were laid to rest in Summit Cemetery north of Yorktown, where others of the family have been buried. Ada was a lovely girl, popular with her girl friends and the special object of love of her father and mother and in her death they suffered an affliction rhat can only be appreciated by those who have passed through similar experiences. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 23, 1904

Ada L. Payton, daughter of J. W, Payton died early this morning from consumption. She would have been 18 years and 6 months old Christmas. Funeral tomorrow at 1 o'clock at the M. E. Church. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 22, 1904

Ada Loretta Payton was born in Omaha [Nebraska] Jun 25^th, 1886 and died in Clarinda, Ia December 22^nd, 1904. ...The pastor of the [Methodist Church] officiated at the funeral, which was conducted from the Methodist church of Clarinda, Ia, Friday, December 23d.—Omaha Exchange.

Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 10, 1905

The death of Charles H. Payton, formerly a farmer living five miles east of Coin, took place Tuesday, May 19, 1921, at his farm six miles southwest of Poole, Nebr., and twenty miles northeast of Kearney in that state. He had been ill for a long time preceding his death. Mr. Payton left Page county for Nebraska about eighteen years ago and had acquired a fine farm of 240 acres (his home place where he died) upon which he had fine building improvement. He built a barn on the place last fall, and at the time remarked that he did not expect to live to enjoy it very long. He is survived by his widow and seven children. His wife was formerly Miss Annie Anderson and is the daughter of Mrs. K. C. Anderson of Clarinda.
Also, the late Charles H. Payton was the only brother of Steve Payton of this city, who, with other relatives
from this locality attended the funeral, May 23, at a country church three miles from the Charles H. Payton family home.
Steve Payton says that the funeral was very largely attended. John Anderson of Taylor county and Mont Anderson of Braddyville, brothers of the widow, went to the funeral, and so did Mrs. F. L. Williams of Clarinda, their sister, D. B. Huffman, of this city, whose wife is a sister of Mrs. Charles H. Payton, also attended the funeral. Mrs. Huffman was not able to go. Another sister of Mrs. Payton, Mrs G. E. Nevius, formerly of Clarinda, now of Morrill, Nebr., was at the funeral. W O. Anderson of Taylor county, formerly of Clarinda, a brother of Mrs. Payton, also was unable to attend it. The last Charles H. Payton was born in Illinois. He was 63 years of ago. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 16, 1921

David H. Payton, a former resident of Page county, for many years one of our most highly respected citizens, died at his home at Lake Bay, Washington, Monday, March 8, past 73 years of age. Mr. Payton was stricken with paralysis last Christmas at the home of his son, I. W. Payton, at Seattle, where he had gone to spend the holidays. From this attack he seemed to be recovering, but blood poison affected one of his feet and from that time on his condition grew steadily worse, until his death.
Mr. Payton was born in Delaware county, Indiana, 73 years ago last October. He enlisted in the 112th Illinois Infantry and served with honor through the Civil War, being a comrade of a number of Civil war veterans who are now residents of Page county, among them being George H. Ferris, of Clarinda. He was also a comrade of the father of our Dr. Chas. C. Collier, and after Mr. Collier's early death he was united in marriage to Mrs. Collier. It was after this second marriage that the family came to Page county in 1873, settling on a farm north of this city where they continued to live many years. They later lived at College Springs from which place they moved to Puyalhup, Washington, ten years ago, moving from there to Lake Bay about two years ago.
Mr. Payton is survived by Mrs. Payton, one son, I. W., at Seattle, and two daughters, Mrs. C. A. Guthrie, of Lincoln, Nebr., and Mrs. Bark Bagnall, of Lake Bay, Wash. He is also survived by a number of relatives in this county, a brother, Jacob Payton, of Shenandoah, two sisters, Mrs. W. R. Stitt and Miss Orphie Payton, of Yorktown, and also two brothers and a sister in Taylor county. He was a good man and is remembered in high esteem and utmost respect by a great many Page county people. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1909

Homer L. Payton.
Homer Lemen Payton died at the Payton home on west Main street at five minutes past ten yesterday morning.   He had been sick with pulmonary tuberculosis since last November when three severe colds, taken in quick succession, settled on his lungs and allowed the disease to develop rapidly.   He was first confined to his bed in January and from that time he weakened constantly.   For the last month he had been completely helpless and suffered greatly.   He was hopeful of recovery for a long time during the early part of his sickness, but since the first of July be had given up the thought of living.  It was hard, however, for this young man to become resigned to the thought of death.  He had always been an active boy, a lover of manly sports and rejoiced in a strength which he probably overestimated, and it was very hard when the conviction came upon him that never again would he be strong and that this life would soon end.   At this time he found comfort in a truer and fuller religious experience than he had ever known before,  although for more than eight years he had been a member of the  Methodist church. Rev. Homan became his frequent companion during the last months of his sickness and he would always have him pray with and sing for him on these visits.  He died very happy and asked that something cheerful be sung at his funeral for he said he would be happy now and   would  see "mother." The funeral sermon was preached this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home and the body taken for burial to Summit cemetery six miles north­west of the city.  This boy whose real name is not known was born in March 1887 and was 18 years and six months old when he died. At the age of three and a half years he was taken by Mr. and Mrs. Payton from the Christian Home at Council Bluffs and was named Homer Lemen Payton, the middle name being given in honor of the superintendent of the home.   He was a bright, strong and manly boy whose early death is unusually sad. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 22, 1905

J. W. Payton died Sunday at a hospital in Shenandoah and was buried Tuesday at Yorktown. He resided several years in this city. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 9, 1911

George Ferris received a wire, Sunday, stating that his brother-in law, J. W. Payton had died that day in Davenport, Iowa, where he was putting in the winter at a sanitarium for the treatment of a cancer near one of his eyes.
Mrs. Payton is a sister to George, C. A. and L. M. Ferris of this city, and she had kept the brother posted on the condition of her husband. He seemed to be getting along so well from the treatment for the cancer, and there were hopes that he would soon be all right again, but he caught a slight cold and suffered an attack of the grip which resulted in his death.                    
The body was shipped to Yorktown, Tuesday, and the funeral was conducted in the M. E. church, that afternoon, by Rev: Chrisimam, assisted by Rev. Bartley, both of Shenandoah.
Mr. Payton was a member of the G. A. R. Post of this place, and a large circle of friends here who attended the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 9, 1911

      Mrs. Jacob Payton.
Mrs. Jacob Payton died in Shenandoah Tuesday morning, Jan. 20, 1920, at the age of 74 years. She was the sister of C. A. Ferris and of the late George H. Ferris of Clarinda, and an aunt of D. D. Stitt of this city. The funeral takes place at Yorktown today, with burial in the Summit cemetery. Rev. A. S. Woodard of Shenandoah officiating. CLARINA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1920

FORMER RESIDENT DIED

Word reaches Clarinda of the death of a former resident of this town, Mrs. J. W. Payton, who passed away Jan. 20th at the home of her son I. A. Payton in Shenandoah, at the advanced age of 74 years. The funeral was held this Thursday from the Yorktown Methodist church, the burial being in Summit cemetery near Yorktown, where other members of the family, including the husband of former years, have been laid away. For a time Mrs. Payton lived with Mrs. Ella Ferris in Clarinda. Years ago she and her husband kept the hotel which stood on the site of what is now the I. O.O. F. building, where the Oates Furniture Store stands. Besides the Shenandoah son, another son survives, Fletcher Payton, living in Sioux City, both sons being present at the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1920

William Payton was born near Oxford, Butler county, Ohio, April 29, 1812, and died June 6, 1910, making him 98 years, 1 month and 8 days old.
Mr. Payton moved to Indiana in his early manhood and was married to Miss Mary Ann Hamilton, December 3, 1833. To this union were born twelve children, four boys and eight girls, five of whom have preceeded him to the better world. Those remaining are Melchor and John and Mrs. Jane Ridenour, of Bedford; Mrs. Louis Ridenour, of Beardstown, Ill.; Mr. Jacob Payton, of Shenandoah, and Mrs. W. D. Stitt and Miss Orpha Payton, of Yorktown, all of whom were present at the funeral except Jacob, of Shenandoah, who is in a hospital at Chicago.
Mr. Payton was converted early in life and united with the M. E. church, of which he was an active and faithful member during this great span of years. He came to Iowa in 1883 and lived in Clarinda until the death of his wife, when he moved to Bedford and made his home with one of his sons for a number of years.
After a number of years he was married the second time. This time to Mrs. Mary A. Greeley, who lived only two years after their marriage. Since then he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. W. D. Stitt, of near Yorktown, the most of the time. But his last days were spent with his daughter, Orpha Payton, in Yorktown. He was a great reader, and took a great interest in religious and political matters; and seemed to remember everything he read. His mind was perfectly clear to the last and was ready and anxious to go. He selected the hymns to be sung and the scripture to be read at his funeral. His life was a long and a useful one, and he went to his reward like a ripe shock of corn to the Master's garner. His work was done and well done.
The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church of Yorktown, by Rev. C. O. Nickols, and the music was furnished by a special quartet composed of John Keener, Harry Maxwell, Ida Morley and Mrs. Parriott.
The pall bearers were Lloyd Payton, Ollie and Harry Kenagy, Mart Whitney and Port and David Stitt, all relatives of the deceased.
The remains were laid to rest in the Summit Cemetery, northeast of Yorktown.
Thus has gone from our midst one of those strong, sturdy types of manhood, who is so much needed in every church and in every community. But it may be said of Grandpa Payton as it was said of Paul, that "He being dead, yet speaketh." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 9, 1910