Pierce, Emma - A Mrs. Chas. Pierce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Custar, died at Skidmore, Mo , Aug. 21st, and the remains were brought to the Davis cemetery southeast of the city for interment. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 31, 1905

The body of Mrs. Chas. Pierce of Skidmore, Mo., was brought here for burial Wednesday and laid to rest in the Davis School-house cemetery. She was a young woman having been married a little more than a year. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Custer live south of Clarinda and Mrs. Custer was with her daughter at the time of her death. This is a very sad death and the bereaved parents and husband have the sincere sympathy of all. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1905

[1900 census Emma Pierce, born May 1886 Iowa]

Friends of Claude Pierce were shocked to hear of his death, which occurred at Loveland, Colorado, Saturday, April 3rd. He had been in ill health for some time, an attack of the flu being the cause attributed to his death. He is an old Clarinda boy, having gone to school here but has for the past few years lived in Colorado, coming back for only a short time, returning there last November. He is survived by a wife and several children.
Mrs. Margaret Pierce and Roy E. Pierce, his mother and brother, left Clarinda for Loveland. It is thought that the remains will not be brought here for burial. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 8, 1920

Claude E. Pierce passed away at Loveland, Colo., Saturday, April 3, 1920. He had been in ill health for
about a year and last November, accompanied by Mrs. Pierce and the children, went to Loveland in hope of regaining his health. Burial was to be at Eaton, Colo., where Mr. and Mrs. Pierce have a child buried. Eaton was their former home. Mr. Pierce's mother, Mrs. Margaret Pierce, and brother, Roy E. Pierce, of this city left Monday noon for Colorado to attend the funeral. The deceased was a member of Nodaway lodge, No. 140, A. P. and A. M., of Clarinda lodge, No. 109, I. O. O. F., and also was a member of the Modern Woodmen. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 8, 1920

Claude E. Pierec, age 42, died yesterday morning at 2 o'clock, after a year's illness of influenza. Mr. Pierce contracted the flu over a year ago, at his former home in Clarinda, Iowa, and thinking it would benefit his health, he moved with his family to Loveland last November. Several years ago Mr. Pierce was in the baking business in Loveland, then moved to Eaton and from there to his old home in Clarinda.
He was a member of the Congregational church, and also belonged to the Masonic lodge, W. O. W., Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen.
He is surived by a wife and three children, Pauline, James and Caryl, mother, four brothers, two sisters, also a sister-in-law, Mrs. Carl Peterson, of this city."
The above is taken from the Loveland, Colo., Daily Herald of April 5. The funeral was held Wednesday, April 7, at 1:30 p. m., at the Congregational church in Eaton, Colo. Burial was in Eaton cemetery, he being laid to rest beside his little daughter, Tina, who died several years ago. The Masons had charge of the services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1920

The funeral of Claude E. Pierce of this city, who died in Loveland, Colo., was held in Eaton, Colo., from the Congregational church of that place, Wednesday, April 7, 1920. The funeral was conducted by the Masonic lodge. Interment was in Eaton cemetery beside the grave of a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce, Tina, who died several years ago. The Loveland Daily Herald, of April 5 contained the following regarding Mr. Pierce:
"Claude E. Pierce, aged 42, died yesterday morning at 2 o'clock from a year's illness of Influenza. Mr. Pierce contracted the flu over a year ago, at his former home in Clarinda, Iowa, and thinking it would benefit his health, he moved with his family to Loveland last November. Several years ago Mr. Pierce was in the bakery business in Loveland, then he moved to Eaton and from there to his old home in Clarinda. He was a member of the Congregational church, and also belonged to the Masonic lodge, W. O. W., Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen. He is survived by a wife and three children, Pauline, James and Caryl; mother, four brothers, two sisters; also a sister-in-law, Mrs. Carl Peterson of this city." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1920

KEROSENE EXPLOSION FATAL TO WOMAN,
Blanchard Woman Meets Death from Burning—Lingers Few Honrs.
A telephone message from Blanchard to The Journal informs this paper of a fatal accident which occured in that place yesterday.
Mrs. Emma Pierce, a widow, age about 60 years, was endeavoring to make the kitchen fire burn in the morning. It had died down but was not out when she took a can of kerosene and poured some of the contents in the stove. About two gallons were in the can, which exploded. Mrs. Pierce was quickly enveloped in flames. She ran out of doors. Her clothes were burned off, only her shoes remaining on.   Her hair, also, was burned off. She survived her injuries until between 3 and 4 o'clock in the afternoon, when she died. She is survived by her daughter, Zeta, age 13 of 14 years, at the home, and another daughter, Mrs. Claire Gibson of College Springs. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 8, 1920

Pierce, Jacob - Jacob Pierce a son-in-law of Adam Bast who came here recently from Nebraska, died last Friday morning, from cancer of the stomach. The funeral services were conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Bast by Rev. Thomas, pastor of the M. E. church, at Braddyville. He leaves a wife and three children, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. A double quartette conducted by Billy Bagnall added very greatly to the impressiveness of the occasion. Mrs. Pierce has the sympathy of the entire community. CLARINDA HERALD, Clairnda, Iowa, Dec 10, 1914

The many friends of Judge and Mrs. H. M. Towner in Page County sympathize with them on the loss of their daughter, Mrs. Leta Pierce of Meeker, Colo, who had just passed her thirtieth year. The daughter was a typical Iowa girl, graduating from Corning Academy in 1906, then from the State University in 1910 completing her education at the Library Training schools in Cleveland and New York City. In 1915 she married happily, and has been living on a large ranch in Colorado. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 5, 1918

The funeral of Franklin Floyd Pierson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pierson, who died in Shambaugh, Thurday, Jan. 24, 1918, was held from the Mennonite church, Friday, afternoon, Jan. 25, at 2 o'clock, conducted hy Rev. J. H. Hess. The child was born Jan. 4, 1918, and lived twenty days. Interment was at the Davis cemetery in East River township. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 7, 1918

Franklin Floyd Pierson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pierson, died at Shambaugh, Jan. 24, 1918. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 31, 1918

Franklin Floyd, infant son of Floyd and Florence Pierson, was born Jan. 4th, 1918 and died Jan. 24th of the same year.  
Though his stay was short his coming was as an angel's visit, bringing sunshine and gladness, a touch of the heavenly world to the hearts of the parents, and though gone from view the influence remains.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p. m. Friday at the Mennonite church by the pastor Rev. J. H. Hess—text, "Can I bring Him Back Again, I Shall go to Him, but He Shall not Return to Me" Appropriate songs were furnished by selected singers with Elmer Scholes as director. Interment was made in the Davis cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 31, 1918

Anna the little 4 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pierson, died Wednesday, at her home, east of Shambaugh, of membranous croup and was buried Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Pearson have the sympathy of all their friends in their sorrow. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 20, 1906

Edward Alonzo Pike was born in Buffalo, N. Y., March 15, 1830. From there he moved to Sterling, Illinois, in 1849. On October 23, 1850, he was married to Caroline Claypool, and in 1869 they removed to Page County, Iowa, and lived on a farm five and one-half miles northeast of Braddyville, where he remained until his death, which occurred about seven o'clock a. m. April 11th. He was the father of eleven children, seven girls and four boys, of whom three boys and five girls survive him, namely: Edna May Grove, Clarinda, Iowa, Nettie E. Hall, Denver, Colo., Henry O. Pike, Denver, Colo., Franklin Pike, Alberta, Canada, Villa Crosby, Denver, Colo, Jane Hoop, Sheridan, Wyo., and Lewella Wallick, Loveland, Colo. His wife died July 24, 1888, and on July 7, 1892, he married again to Mrs. C. J. McElherren, of Clarinda, Iowa. He never identified himself with any church, but was a splendid man, kind, generous, neighborly and every day lived out his belief in the Christian religion. Funeral services were held from his late residence in Buchanan township, Wednesday, April 12th at 10 a. m., conducted by L. F. Brown, pastor of the M. E. church at Shambaugh, and the remains were laid to rest in Shearer Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clairnda, Iowa, Apr 14, 1905

Pike, Catherine Foster Bales - Mrs. Catherine Foster Bales Pike was born in Johnston, Pa., Feb. 5th, 1865, and died at her home in Page county, Ia., Dec. 5th, 1915, aged 51 years 10 months. On Dec. 3rd, 1908 she married S. D. Pike with whom she traveled the paths of life till death. She was an invalid for a long time before death suffering intensely with paralysis. About a year ago she called for a minister to hold services in her home and in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Eugen Maley she confessed the Lord and was baptized, and from that time until death often spoke of her fixed hope in Christ, and her deep love for God, and expressed her great desire to be in the house of God and engage in the worship of His Holy Name. She was a kind hearted woman and a good neighbor and was respected by all who knew her. She leaves an aged husband and one daughter, Mrs. Braken of Johnston, Pa., who was unable to be at the funeral, and one step-daughter and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was conducted from the house and the remains will be taken to Johnston, Pa., for burial, Rev. M. Hulbert officiating. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 9, 1915

Pike, Hester E. Doggett Beckner -   Mrs. S. D. Pike
One of the best known and most loved citizen of this vicinity passed away Sunday afternoon, Oct. 31st, when Mrs. Hester E. Pike, formerly Mrs. F. M. Beckner, succumbed to the illness which has troubled her for several months, at her home in Shambaugh.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 2nd, from the M. E. Church in Shambaugh, conducted by the pastor Rev. E. A. Cochell, assisted by Rev. J. W. Cabbage, the body being laid to rest in Clarinda cemetery.
Mrs. Pike was a good hearted woman, and one of strong principles, loyalty to her church and to the Republican party being among her strongest traits. It would have been a great pleasure for her to have lived to vote this Tuesday; but instead she was carried to tha silent city north of town.
Born in Ohio Feb. 17th, 1843, she was thus not quite 78 years of age. When but a small child she was left an orphan, and was reared by her mother's twin sister, Mrs.John Manker. After being married to F. M. Beckner at her home in Darlington, Ind., the couple came to Iowa, settling on a farm in Fremont County, northeast of'Shenandoah, where they made their home until the physical infirmities of her husband caused them to retire from active life. For several years they lived in Clarinda, at the Beckner homestead on S. 16th Street. Her husband died in 1912, leaving her lonely, and she was married in 1916 to Solomon D. Pike, living for a time on their farm southeast of Clarinda, after which the couple moved to Shambaugh, purchasing a little home there, where they have been living very happily and contentedly, until the call of the death angel Sunday afternoon. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, J. C. Beckner of Clarinda, who is the only surviving member of a family of six children.
Truly it may be said of 'Grandma' Pike that she was a true and loyal Christian woman, who made lifelong
friends, by her cheerful ways and kindness of heart. A great profusion of flowers at the funeral bore
silent tribute to the esteem in which this good woman was held by many friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 4, 1920

S. D. Pike, a lifelong resident of Page County, passed away Aug. 21st, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jennie Whitney in Garber, Ok., where he has been making his home since last October. It was his time to go, being at the advanced age of 75 years and 8 months, every day of which he was a useful and patriotic citizen. He was taken ill a week before his death, finally being taken with a stroke of paralysis.
The body was brought to the old home by his daughter, and this Thursday morning at 9 o'clock is being laid away in Polsley cemetery near Yorktown, beside the grave of his wife of his younger days.
Born Jan. 1st 1846 in Indiana, he came to Iowa with his parents when 8   years of age, settling near Page
Center on the farm. When Page Center was started, a part of the Pike farm was purchased for the site.

He was married to Catherine Loy, who died 14 years ago, and beside whose grave he is now being
laid to rest. They have one daughter living, Mrs. Jennie Whitney.
Twenty-nine years ago the family moved to the Isaac Damewdod farm, southwest af Clarinda, from which
Mr. Pike retired to move to Shambaugh. He was married May 25 th 1916 to Mrs. F. M. Beckner, who
moved to Shambaugh with him, and passed away last November. It was then he went to Garber, Okla,,
to make his home with his daughter, at which place he passed away, leaving an honorable record as one
who had much to do with the making of this country we live in. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1921

The burial of the late S. D. Pike took place last Thursday morning at the   Polsley   cemetery,   two miles
southwest of Yorktown.   There was a short service at the grave, conducted by Rev. J. W. Cabbage of Shambaugh. A funeral service previously had been held at Garber, Okla., where Mr. Pike passed away.   His death took place at Garber, Monday, Aug. 22, 1921. The remains arrived in Clarinda, Wednesday evening, Aug. 24, accompanied by Mrs. Jennie Whitney, daughter of the deceased and widow of J. R. Whitney, formerly of Harlan   township, Page county, and now of Garber.   The remains were accompanied to their final resting place by relatives and friends.
Among the relatives is J. C. Beckner of Clarinda, stepson.   His mother, who was Mr. Pike's second wife, preceded her husband in death.   Mr. Pike attained to a venerable age bearing a lifelong record of honesty and integrity, and leaving the example of constant exemplary conduct.   He leaves many friends in Clarinda   and   elsewhere in Page county, gained through his many years residence in this vicinity. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1921

S D Pike, for many years a resident of Page county, living in Harlan township and later in East River township and in Shambaugh, died at Garber, Okla., the first of this week, according at a telegram received here Tuesday by his stepson, J. C. Beckner. The remains were to arrive here last evening and the funeral was to be held this morning.  CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1921

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Louis Pillard, for many years a resident of Clarinda, but who for the past few months has been living at Skidmore, Mo., died at his home there Sunday, Sept. 19, 1920. He is survived by his wife and children. He was an industrious, honest man, a good citizen, highly esteemed by those who knew him. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 23, 1920

Many Clarinda people sincerely regret the death of Louis Peter Pillard which occurred in Skidmore, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 19, 1920. Born in France and having the inherent courtesy which is characteristic of natives of that land, Mr. Pillard will not be forgotten by those who knew him. He was honest and conscientious in his work and possessed superior intelligence. For the past few months his home had been in Skidmore, but for many years his home was in Clarinda. The following obituary of Mr. Pillard was printed in the Skidmore News:
"Louis Peter Pillard was born near Paris, France, in July, 29, 1851, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emma Monk, at Skidmore, Mo., Sept. 19, 1920.  He came with his parents to the United States at the age of seven months, and settled at Dubuque, Iowa, where he grew to manhood.   On Dec. 20, 1875, he was united in marriage to Margaret Josephine Case near Red Oak, Iowa.    To this union nine children were born, two of them, Clyde Elmer, and Edwin Curtis, dying in infancy. The surviving children are: Mrs. D. G. Carlson, Hay Springs, Nebr; Charles and Alton Pillard, Curtis, Nebr.; Mrs. John Glass, Shambaugh, Iowa; Walton Pillard, Clarinda,   Iowa;   Mrs. Otto Monk and Mrs. Emma Monk, Skidmore. These, with the wife, today mourn a loving and devoted husband and father. The deceased also leaves a stepmother, ten brothers and sisters, and fourteen grand children.   To   these children, 'Grandpa' was an ideal—a heart full of sympathy and love, and to his neighbors an ever willing help in time of need.   The funeral service was conducted   Wednesday   morning   at 11 o'clock at the Christian   church by Rev. C. H. Sauceman and Rey. Reubin .Barrett.   Those attending from out of town were Mrs. Louisa Pillard, William and Harry Pillard of Princeton, Nebr.; Frank Pillard of Lincoln, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. George Daugherty and son, Arthur, of Reca, Nebr.; Mr. and ;Mrs. George Foster of Cheneys, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Casley of Cheney, Kans.; Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Case of College Springs, Iowa, Fred Scollian of Braddyville, Iowa; Mrs. Worth and son, Joe, and Mr. and Mrs. George Reed of Shambaugh, Iowa; Mrs. Bertha McKinley of Clarinda, Iowa; Miss Maud Bayles of Worth, Mo.: Mrs. Tom Malone, Mrs. Albert Monk, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Monk, and Mrs. Rose Noakes of Burlington Junction, Mo.; Mrs. John Wahlbrandt, Roca, Nebr.; and Ellen Case, College Springs." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 30, 1920

Louis Peter Pillard passed away Sept. 19th; at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emma Monk, in Skidmore,
Mo., the funeral being held Sept. 22 nd in the Christian Church of Skidmore. Born in Paris France
in 1851, deceased was thus past 69 years of age at time of death. A number of Page County relatives are
left to mourn his death, including a daughter Mrs. John Glass of Shambaugh.     CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 30, 1920

Mrs. Margaret J. Pillard.
Below is given the obituary of Mrs. Margaret J. Pillard taken from the Skidmore (Mo.) News.   Mrs. Pillard was a resident of Clarinda for many years and has many friends here to mourn her death.   Her kindness to others and her cheery smile will long be remembered.
Margaret Josephine Case was born at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Aug. 19, 1853, and died at her home in Skidmore, Mo., Oct. 6, 1921, aged 68 years 1 month and 18 days. For many, many years she was a devoted consecrated member of the Church of Christ at Clarinda, Iowa.
During her residence here in Skidmore she has been a faithful member of the Home Department of the Bible school of the Skidmore   Church of Christ. At the age of 22 she was united in marriage to Louis Peter Pillard. They traveled the pathway of life together for forty-five   years, sharing each other's sorrows and trials and enjoying together the blessings received by the way.   Only a year ago the 19th of September her partner in life's journey was called home.   She never rallied from the shock, but beginning with that date her health began to fail. Steadily but surely it grew worse until the end came.  To this union of hearts and lives, nine children wree born, two sons, Elmer and Edwin Curtis, dying in infancy.   The children who survive are Mrs. O. G. Carlson, Hay Springs, Nebr.; Mrs. John Glass, Shambaugh, Iowa; Mrs. Emma Monk, Alton and Walton Pillard, Clarinda, Iowa, and Mrs. Otto Monk, Skidmore, Mo.   She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren; one brother, Thomas Case of College Springs, Iowa; and three sisters, Mrs. Ben McWilliams of Hamilton, Ill.; Mrs. Ellen Riley of Garnett, Kans., and Mrs. Jane Woods of Shambaugh, Iowa.  There are also a host of other relatives, friends and   neighbors   to mourn her going, and by whom she will be sadly missed.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Saturday morning, conducted by Rev. Hugh McClellan, and burial was in Masonic cemetery. Many out of town relatives and friends attended the services. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 20, 1921

Mrs. Louis Pillard, formerly of Clarinda, died at Skidmore, Mo., this morning. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 6, 1921

Mrs. Margaret Pillard
From the Skidmore News we clip the following obituary of one who was formerly a resident of Clarinda, and leaves a number of friends and relatives living in this vicinity;
Margaret Josephine Case was born at Cedar Rapids, la., August 19, 1853, and died at her home in Skidmore, Mo., October 6, 1921, aged 68 years, one month and 18 days. For many, many years she was a devoted, consecrated member of the Church of Christ at Clarinda, la.
During her residence here in Skidmore she has been a faithful member of the Home Department of the Bible School of the Skidmore Church of Christ. At the age of twenty-two she was united in marriage to Louis Peter Pillard. They traveled the pathway of life together for forty-five years, sharing each other's sorrows and trials and enjoying together the blessings received by the way. Only a year ago the 19th of September her partner in life's journey was called home. She never rallied from the shock, but beginning with that date her health began to fail. Steadily but surely it grew worse until the end came. To this union of hearts and lives, nine children were born, two sons, Elmer and Edwin Curtis, dying in infancy. The children who survive are Mrs. O. G. Carlson, Hay Springs, Neb., Charles F. Pillard, Curtis, Nebr., Mrs. John Glass, Shambaugh, la., Mrs. Emma   Monk,   Alton and Walton Pillard, Clarinda, la., and Mrs. Otto Monk, Skidmore, Mo. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; one brother, Thomas Case of College Springs. Ia., and three sisters, Mrs. Ben McWilliams of Hamilton, Ill., Mrs. Ellen Riley of Garnett, Kan., and Mrs. Jane Woods of Shambaugh, Ia. There are also a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors to mourn her going, and by whom she will be sadly missed.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Saturday morning conducted by Rev. Hugh McClellan,
and burial was in the Masonic cemetery. Many out of town relatives and friends attended the services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 20, 1921

Mrs. Anna D. Pingel, born June 1, 1888, died Nov. 4, aged 29 years, 5 months, and 3 days. Cause of death, exhaustion from mania. Deceased was a patient at the Clarinda State Hospital, but was formerly a resident of Shelby, la. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 8, 1917

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Ab. Pinkerton died suddenly early Tuesday morning at his home three miles west of Shambaugh, from an attack of heart trouble. He had been in usual good health and made no complaint on retiring the night before. Mr Pinkerton was about 60 years of age and an old resident of this county.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 9, 1911

Mrs. Alex Pinkerton died suddenly Saturday evening at the family home down near Shambaugh. Her last illness was of but a few hours' duration. She had been in poor several years from lung trouble. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1914

The funeral services of Mrs. Alex Pinkerton will be held this afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Nesbit, at the U. P. church. We understand the cause of her death was hemmorage of the lungs. She grew up near College Springs and was universally loved and respected by everybody. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1914

ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE "FLU"
Clyde Pinkerton, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Pinkerton, residing about two miles west of Shambaugh, died at the family home Tuesday evening at seven o'clock. He had been to Chicago with a carload of stock, and returned home ill, with a disease they supposed to be influenza, which rapidly developed into pneumonia. The doctors, however, are not certain whether or not he had influenza.
A private funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 p.m., at the home, and Rev. Calhoon of College Springs will officiate. Burial will take place in the Clarinda cemetery.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 10, 1918

E. Clyde Pinkerton died of Spanish Influenza Tuesday night at his home 2 miles west of Shambaugh. In compliance with a notice received by C. H. Oates from Sec'y Sumner, no public funeral may be held for those dying of influenza so that their plans for a public funeral to be held this afternoon were changed. Burial took place at the Clarinda cemetery this afternoon at which time short services were held at tne grave. Mr. Pinkerton leaves a mother, two sisters and a brother to mourn his loss, his father having preceded him some years ago. A host of friends extend their sympathy to the sorrowing ones. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 10, 1918

Clyde Pinkerton.
Clyde Pinkerton, son of Mrs. J. A. Pinkerton, died at their home in Harlan township, two miles west of Shambaugh, Tuesday evening, Oct. 8, 1918, of pneumonia. His father died Nov. 2, 1910. Clyde is survived by his mother, sister Bertha, and brother Wilbur, at the family farm home, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Duncan, of Harlan township. The funeral is this afternoon at 3 o'clock, from the home. Burial will be in Birchwood cemetery in Clarinda. The deceased was a member of the United Presbyterian church of College Springs and was an excellent man. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 11, 1918  

James Albert Pinkerton was born in Preble county, Ohio, May 25, 1845, and. died at his home six miles southwest of Clarinda, November 7, 1911, being 66 years, 5 months and 12 days old. He was the son of Ebenezer and Mary Pinkerton and one of seven children, two sisters, one of Peoria, Ill., and one at Albany, Ore., survive him, neither of whom was able to be present at the funeral. Mr. Pinkerton's parents, with his brothers and sisters moved to Peoria county, Illinois, in the fall of 1853, where his younger life was spent. On January 19, 1875, he was married to Phoebe D. Finley. They started their new home on a farm near Hanna City, Ill., where they lived for seventeen years, into this home there were born two sons, Clyde and Walter, and two daughters, Bertha and Clara. The mother with their four children remain to mourn the loss of a loving husband and a kind father. In the spring of 1892 they moved to Page county, living three and a half miles south of Clarinda. Six years ago next spring they moved to their present home. In 1855 Mr. Pinkerton made a public profession of Christ and united with the United Presbyterian church of Smithville, Ill. Rev. John Harper was then the pastor. Since that time he had been a faithful and consistent member of his chosen denomination. At the time of his death his membership was with the United Presbyterian    church    at College [Springs].
On Monday evening Mr. Pinkerton went to the pasture for his cows and not returning with them, his son started to look for him, and found him unable to return. He then went back and got the horse and buggy and helped his father to the house. A physician was summoned but there seemed to be little that could be done. During the entire time he was conscious and talked cheerfully and rested some. On waking from a nap at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning, he quickly and easily passed away. Surely we can say, "Be ye also, ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh."
The funeral was held today from his late home, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. P. Nesbit. Interment at Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 9, 1911

Mrs. Margaret Jane Pinkerton, wife of Mr. Samuel Pinkerton, died [at] the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Bayles, where she has been tenderly cared for during the past 9 years, Thursday morning, Jan. 23.
Mrs. Pinkerton was born in County Antrim, Ireland, March 1, 1826, coming to America in 1847. She was just six months younger than her husband. They were married Feb. 8, 1849, in Vermont, and would soon have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Their friendship arose in a remarkable manner. On their way to this country both were passengers on the same steamer. Mr. Pinkerton noticed that Margaret Jane Smith, who afterwards became his wife had a beautiful Bible and upon making inquiry found that it had been obtained by her at the Sabbath school as a reward for her having learned the 119th Psalm.
From Vermont they moved to Wisconsin and then to Iowa in 1856, where she spent the rest of her life with the exception of seventeen years spent near Seattle, Washington.
To this union were born four sons and three daughters. James, the eldest, died in early manhood; Samuel, jr., lives in Kent, Wash.; Robert in Mora, Oregon, and Williiam A. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The three daughters are Mrs. W. J. Bayles, Mrs. James McKeown and Mrs. Duncan, all living in Page county, and were with their mother at her death.
During Mr. and Mrs. Pinkerton's early life they had many hardships to endure in the unsettled country, but through it all they were always willing to do what they could for those less fortunate than themselves.
All who have come in contact with Mrs. Pinkerton could not but be impressed with her Christian character and note her love for her Savior with whom she trusted. She will be greatly missed not only by her family but by the whole community and by all who knew her, and also by the Covenanter church, of which she was a member, they having last an honored and faithful supporter.
Mrs. Pinkerton was greatly beloved in her home. She endeavored to impart religious instruction to her children and tried to impress upon them their own responsibility in observing it. The result is that the six children now living are active Christian workers, one of them being an honored minister.
Her days were golden days, opened and closed with prayer and all of them spent as though conscious of her Master's    presences. Beautiful in her life, she was triumphant in her death. The precious remains were laid away to the Covenanter cemetery by the side of those who were her life long friends on earth and we trust will be so throughout eternity. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 30, 1913

With the death or Mr. Samuel Pinkerton, on Feb. 26th, 1915, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. J. Bayless of Harlan township, there passed away one of the oldest and best known residents of Page county. Mr. Pinkerton was born in County Antrim Ireland, in Sept. 1825, and came to America in 1874 and settled in New York state. He was married in 1849 to Miss Margaret Jane Smith, to this union was born the following children: James who died in early manhood, Samuel, Jr., who lives in Washington, Robert P. who lives in Moro, Oreg., Rev. A. who lives at Cedar Rapids, and three daughters, Mrs. W. J. Bayless, Mrs. McKowen and Mrs. R. A. Duncan all residents of this county; in addition to these direct decendents Mr. Pinkerton left 30 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren. Mrs. Pinkerton preceded him to the heavenly home two years ago. They moved to Page Co., Ia., from Wisconsin in 1856, in 1887 they moved to Kent, Wash., and came back to Page Co., in 1904. Mr. Pinkerton was a life long member of the Reformed Presbyterian church; one of Mr. Pinkertons characteristics was his unswevering loyalty and devotion to the church of his choice, being ever ready to give to those who might ask a reason for the hope that was within him and died as he had lived trusting his Savior whom he had loved so long and served so fathfully. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1915

Piper, Ezekial - Funeral services for Ezekial Piper, a former Page county resident, were held at the Methodist Episcopal church at Gravity, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 20, 1917. The deceased passed away at his home northwest of Sharpsburg, Wednesday morning of last week, after an illness of three years. He was a brother of Mrs. George H. Ferris of Clarinda, who attended the funeral services. Others in attendance at the funeral from Clarinda were M. E. Ferris, Mr. and Mrs. John Cagley, Mr. and Mrs. Will Cagley, E. S. Bolen, Mrs. Mont James and C. T. Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bohrer of Norwich also attended the funeral. Interment was in the Gravity cemetery. The deceased was born Jan. 11, 1845, in Franklin county, Pa. In 1857 the family came to Henry county, Ill., where they settled near Woodhull. The deceased came to Page county in 1869 Miss Ida Muckey. To this union were born three children: Mrs. Neil Akers, who lives near Sharpsburg; Mrs. Roy Akers, who lives near Gravity, and Ariel Piper of Conway. The deceased is also survived by his wife, by two sisters, Mrs. Susan Rush of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mrs. George H. Ferris of Clarinda, both of whom were present at the funeral; and by two brothers, Ben Piper of Sharpsburg, and Levi Piper of Leedy, Okla. In addition to other relatives mentioned, D. O. Taylor of Effingham, Kan., and Albert Rush of St. Joseph, Mo., nephews of the deceased, were present at the funeral. The deceased lived for many years in Nodaway township about six miles north of Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 27, 1917

Piper, W.O.'s SON - The friends here of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Piper, formerly of this city, who may not yet have heard of their loss will regret to learn, and sympathize in unison with those who did not know it, that Mr. and Mrs. Piper's baby son, age about 2 years, died in St. Joseph, Mo., two weeks ago last Monday. Mrs. Piper and the baby visited in Clarinda not very long before her little son's death. Mr. Piper formerly was a locomotive engineer running out of Clarinda. He now runs out of St. Joseph. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 4, 1919

Pippin, Robert G. - Fatal Accident to R. G. Pippin.
While in a cab in Kansas City, Friday, April 11, 1919, Robert G. Pippin was killed in a street car accident He was the stepfather of Knox Alexander of Burlington Junction, Mo., formerly of near Braddyville. The cab Mr. Pippin was in was caught between two street cars. He was 73 years of age and formerly lived in Page county. .He is survived by his widow. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 24, 1919

Mrs. Samuel Pitman died Tuesday at the family home in East River River, from consumption, aged about 30 years. She leaves a husband and two small children to deeply mourn her death. The funeral was held today and interment in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 8, 1913

Sam Pitman died Tuesday afternoon at her home, three miles east of this city. Obituary next week. Funeral service Thursday afternoon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 8, 1913

Delia M. Webb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Webb, was born at Williamsburg, Mo., October 22nd, 1876, and died May 6th, 1913, aged 27 years, 6 months and 24 days. In early childhood the family moved to western Kansas and a few years later to Cushing, Okla., where she lived till she married, March 7th, 1899, to Mr. Samuel Pitman of Clarinda, Ia. To this union were born two children, Frank, 10 years of age, and Florence, 8 years of age. Besides the immediate members of the family and a host of friends, who moum her departure, there are her father, mother, three brothers and two sisters.
She was particularly devoted to her family, a faithful helpmate and a loving mother. Funeral services were held from the home last Thursday, conducted by Rev. Clarence M. Eppard. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 15, 1913

Pitman, Elsie Benson - Mrs. Elsie Pitman died at her home two and one-half miles north of New Market, Iowa, Thursday morning, Nov. 14, 1918, at 10 o'clock, after an illness of eight days. She had pneumonia following Spanish influenza.  On account of the disease no funeral service were held.   Elsie Benson was born in Page county, Iowa, Nov. 25, 1889; was married to James Pitman, Aug. 12, 1907.
She leaves a husband, father and two small children—Harry, age 9; Johnnie, age 9 months. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 21, 1918

The body of J. M. Pitman a former old resident of this place and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Vern Hipsley, at Shermerville, Ill, a suburb of Chicago; arrived here Monday and the funeral was held at the M. E. Church on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Pastor, Rev Rink. The remains were buried in Snow Hill Cemetery. Mr. Putnam [sic] was the oldest of nine children and is survived by six brothers and 1 sisters. One brother, the youngest Sherman Pitman of Salem, Iowa was here to attend the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 11, 1918

Pittman, Harvey - Harvey Pittman died at his home in East River Township Wednesday at 10 p. m. Dec. 12, 1906, after a long and painful illness deceased was born in Indiana, Mch. 22, 1829. At the age often he moved with his parents to Henderson, Knox Co., Ill. He was married to Margaret Billings, Oct 26 1854 and settled near Keithsburg, Ill. He came to this county April 20 1881, and had spent the remainder of his life on the farm near Clarinda. He was a kind husband, a loving father, a good neighbor, and a true friend. Three children have preceded him to the better world. He leaves to mourn his death, a wife and six children, Mrs. Alice Gibson and Mrs. Benson of Appleton City, Mo, Samuel C., Cornelius L., Jame E., and Jessie O. of Clarinda. He was laid to rest in the Clarinda Cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 20, 1906

Mr. H. Pittman died at his home in East River township on the evening of Dec. 12, 1906, at the advanced age of 77 years. He had been in feeble health for nearly a year past and the last few months had been a great sufferer from dropsy. While his death was not unexpected for weeks past it caused much regret to all his friends and deep sorrow to his family. It is surely a severe blow to his aged wife who has been ill for many months and is now very low. Mr. Pittman had resided in this county many years and his honorable and honest transactions with all had brought him many confidirg friends. A good old man has passed to his long home. The funeral took place from the home at 10 o'clock Saturday forenoon, conducted by Rev. Fisher, and his remains laid to rest in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 20, 1906

Pittman, Margaret - Mrs. Margaret Pittman died Dec. 26, 1906, at her home in East River township, after a severe illness of pain and suffering covering a period of about eleven months. She was born Oct. 8, 1837, making her age 69 years, 3 months and 18 days. Mrs. Pittman was a kind hearted and motherly woman whom all admired during her life existence. The loss of her husband, Mr. H. Plttman, who passed away a few weeks ago, undoubtedly hastened her death. The funeral was held Friday from the home conducted by Rev. Fisher, and she is now at rest by the side of her life companion in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 3, 1907

Miss Belle Plank was born in Page county, October 27, 1870, and died October 18, 1911. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Stevenson, from the home of her sister, Mrs. J. W. Sellards. From childhood an invalid, yet she was always patient and uncomplaining in her suffering. She was a member of the Presbyterian church for twenty-five years, and her relatives and friends knowing her purity and Christ-like life, are oomforted in the knowledge that in the great Home beyond to which she has been called, she rests free from all pain and suffering and will know there only peace and joy forever.
The funeral services   were very beautiful and   the floral offerings from sympathizing friends were profuse.   Her sisters, Mrs. Warren Edmonds, Mrs. Amos Linebaugh, Mrs. J. W. Sellards and Miss Eva Plank, were all present.   Her brothers, David and George Plank, live in the south and could not get here.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 26, 1911

Plank, Julia Lynch
Miss Julia Lynch was born in Jackson county, Mo., Feb. 21, 1834, and there grew to womanhood. At the age of 19, in June 1853, she was united in marriage to John Plank, in 1865 they removed to Iowa and made Page county their residence continuously.  In 1896 the husband and father answered the summons cross the dark valley of death at the age of 71 years.  There were born to this  union   thirteen children, of whom two sons and five daughters survive, whose names and residence are as follows:   Mrs. Sarah Edmonds,   Page connty, la.; P. D. Plank,   Cloverport,   Ky.;  George Plank, Owensboro, Ky.; Mrs. Anna Linebaugh, Page county, Miss Eva Plank and Miss Belle Plank, and Mrs. Lenna   Sellards, all of Clarinda, all of whom were present at the funeral.   Mrs. Julia Plank was a   member   of   the Presbyterian church and an earnest Christian woman.  Mrs. Plank, or "Grandma" Plank, as she was familiarly known, was one of those few rare jewels that graced this fair land of ours and has left a memory to be cherished  and fostered for many years to come.  Many, other than the immediate family, regret her demise very much.   She murmured not at her suffering, but patiently awaited the summons to again join the aged husband and tbeir children already on the other shore.   The entire community sympathizes with the bereaved ones.  "Peace to her ashes." The funeral was held from her late residence at the corner of Fourteenth    and    State streets, Wednesday, at 9:30 a. m,, conducted by Rev. J. N. Maclean. The interment was in the Clarinda city cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 13, 1905