Roland, Gladys - Miss Gladys Roland, of Corning, Iowa, died last week as the result of injury to her hand, that developed into a case of lock-jaw, by the explosion of a toy pistol. It might be well for parents who are furnishing fire crackers and toy pistols for their children for the coming fourth, to remember that an injury of this kind is very dangerous and it would be a bit of wisdom to cut the toy pistols out. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 30, 1903

At the ripe age of seventy-three, Albert Root passed from this world to the next, at eight o'clock last Saturday evening. Three years ago Mr. Root realized that he had not long to stay, and handed to Maj. Geo. W. Landers a sealed envelope, remarking to him that someday if anything happened to him it might be well to open it. The envelope was opened Sunday as requested, and there were found his last requests as to where he was to be buried, and other details which the relatives carried out, at the funeral which was held Tuesday morning from the residence, Dr. Williamson conducting the services, and at the grave Warren Post G. A. R. had their ritualistic services, in honor of a comrade, who had been one of them for many years. Music was furnished by a quartette composed of John Keener, Otis Lucas, Chas. Keeran and Chas. Lankert. The pallbearers were comrades Jones, Bell, Fleming, Hitchcock, Ferris and Miller. His wife and three children survive him, the children being Mrs. Geo. W. Landers of Clarinda, George M. Root and Frank B. Root of Kansas City. Albert Root was born Jan. 24th, 1842, near Marietta, Ohio. His parents came to Iowa when he was ten years old. In 1861 he enlisted as an Iowa soldier in the Civil War, being transferred to Co. B. Kansas Cavalry, where he served three years, receiving his discharge in 1864. June 14th, 1866 he was married to Mary Lucetta McDonald, in Cincinnati, la. He joined the G. A. R. Post in Centerville, and later the Post in Clarinda. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, having brought his letter to the church here from Centerville when coming here four years ago. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 18, 1915

Amos Root, age 80 years, died of paralysis, in Shenandoah, Tuesday, April 15, 1919. He was a cousin of J.M. Darby of Northboro. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 24, 1919

Rope, Eli - The funeral of Eli Rope was held at the German church north of Clarinda Sunday afternoon. Mr. Rope was one of Page county's most snbstantial and highly respected citizens. He was a German and possessed all the traits of thrift and honest industry characteristic of his people. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 6, 1908

The death of John D. Rope came as a sad surprise to his relatives and friends. It was found Tuesday morning that his soul had passed to the Great Beyond during the night. He was at the home of his son, John Rope in Douglas township at the time. The late Mr. Rope was born in Germany Nov. 14, 1843. He was the son of Harmon Rope and Sophia (Nothwehr) Rope. His father died in Germany and
when he was 13 years of age he came to America with his mother and other children.   He married   Maggie Ochman, who passed away in 1913. Three children survive, Henry Rope of Yorktown, John Rope and Dick Rope of Douglas township, besides a number of grandchildren   and   great-grandchildren.   Mr. Rope served in the Union army in the Civil war for three years. He was in the Eighty-second Illinois infantry.   After the war he came to Page county. Mr. Rope made two visits to Germany after being a resident of Page county.   He was a pleasant, well informed gentleman, an interesting talker, and was well worth listening to.   He was a man of integrity and will be missed as a good friend and citizen.   The funeral was to be held at 10:30 this morning at the Immanuel Lutheran church in Nodaway township, preceded by short services at the home of John Rope.   The late Mr. Rope was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran church at Yorktown, and the services were to be conducted by the pastor of that church, Rev. C. E. Schroeder.   Interment was to be in the cemetery at the Immanuel Lutheran church. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 26, 1921

Born in Germany, yet a patriotic citizen of this country for 65 years, having come here in 1856 and been a soldier in the Civil War, John D. Rope passed to his reward early Tuesday morning, at the home of his son, which was the old home farm in Douglas Township. When the family went to call him Tuesday morning, they found the spirit had fled.
The funeral was held this Thursday morning, at 10 o'clock in the Immanuel Lutheran Church near the old home, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. C. E. Schroeder had charge of the services, having been Mr. Rope's pastor in Yorktown for some year.
Born in Germany in 1843, Mr. Rope's father died when he was quite young, and he came with his mother to America in 1856. He was the son of Harmon Rope and wife Sophia Nothwehr Rope. He was married to Miss Maggie Ochman, who preceded him to the better world in 1913. Three sons survive, Henry, living south of Yorktown, and John and Richard Rope in Douglas Township.

Murder and Sucide

On a farm 2 miles northwest of Morton Mills, north of Villisca, the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rose were found lying in bed, cold in death, Monday night of last week, when the mother and father of Mrs. Rose went to the house to visit them. The wife had two bullet holes in her breast, one through the heart, while her husband had a bullet hole through the heart, still holding in his hand the revolver which had done the deed, with his wife's head still resting on his shoulder. Her love for another man, which she freely professed to her husband, is believed to have been the cause for the murder and suicide.   Rose left
three notes, one of them to the Wife's father, which explained all, so that the county coroner thought it unnecessary to make an inquest, when he read the note and viewed the bodies of the man and wife lying apparently peacefully in the bedroom where they had died. Husband and wife were buried in Memorial cemetery, a mile south of the Rose home. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 6, 1919

L. C. Rose, a barber who moved to this city recently to a house on east Chestnut street, passed away Thursday evening after a long illness, from diabetes. He is survived by a wife and two small children, the oldest being but eleven months and the other ten days of age at the time of the father's death. Mr. Rose was 31 years, 2 months and 28 days old, having been born Dec. 27, 1877. After short funeral services at the home Saturday, the remains were taken to Corning for burial.  CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 1, 1909

Burned to Death
Frank Ross of Mt. Ayr, a traveling man, was called home Friday morning by word that his wife had been seriously burned. Mrs. Ross, at about seven o'clock that morning, poured kerosene on the fire and an explosion followed, blowing the bottom out of the five-gallon can, scattering flames over the room, and setting fire to the lady's clothing. Miss Lois Ross, coming down the stairway, was badly burned, but she and her sister Dorothy succeeded in getting their mother to the porch, went back in and helped extinguish the fire. They were badly burned about the arms and chest. The three younger girls received burns, but not serious ones. Mrs. Ross died at six o'clock that evening. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the home of a neighbor, Frank Richardson, by Pastor Shipman of the Methodist church. —Clearfield Enterprise. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 9, 1916

A telegram from Washington, D.C. , last night stated that Captain J. O. Ross was dying and that if the relatives wanted to see him alive to come at once.  His brother, Howard, and sister, Mrs. Laughlin, left at once this morning.  Capt. Boast had a partial stroke of paralysis several weeks ago and it is supposed that this is the cause of the present condition.   He is in the military hospital at Washingtor Sentinel. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 4, 1904

Ross, James A. - Many people near Shambaugh, College Spring's and other nearby points will regret to learn of the death of James A. Ross, who died Saturday night at Prairie City where he was pastor of the Methodist church. Mr. Ross was born in 1859, being a native Iowan. He graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College joining the Iowa Conference of the M. E. church in 1884, being transferred in 1893 to the Des Moines conference, and for more than thirty years has been a faithful pastor. Funeral services were held Sunday in Prairie City. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 13, 1916 CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 13, 1916

Mrs. Margaret Rossiter. After a long   seige   of declining health, which seemed to begin on the death, about four years ago of her son, William Rossiter, Mrs. Margaret Rossiter, wife of E. J. Rossiter, died at her home in Fremont county, Iowa, five miles east of   Tabor, Tuesday morning, March 12, 1918.  She was the daughter of two former residents of Clarinda, the late John and Mary Kelter.   She was born in McHenry county, Ill., March 1, 1857; came with her parents to Iowa in the early seventies, to Fremont county, where Randolph now is; from Randolph she went to Tabor a year or two later; was married to E. J. Rossiter, at Tabor, Dec. 25, 1876.  The bride and groom immediately moved to the groom's farm, where she lived until her death. Three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Rossiter are deceased.   Three daughters, with the husband survive:   Mrs. Mary Leslie of Hemingford, Nebr.; Mrs. Nellie Fleming, Oelwein, and Mrs. Lydia Gee, residing on the home farm.   She also is survived by the following brothers and sisters:   S. J. Kelter, Ottumwa; T. F. Kelter of Winter Quarters, Utah, state game warden; Mrs. Delia McKinstry, Lincoln, Nebr.; J. G. Kelter, East Moline, Ill.; M. C. Kelter and Mrs. M. J. Miller of Fort Smith, Ark. All the brothers and sisters were present at the funeral except T. F. Kelter, who was delayed on the way so that he failed to reach the Rossiter home until an hour or two after the service. The  funeral   was   held  at  10 a.m., Thursday, March 14.   Burial was in the Tabor cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 21, 1918

T. E. Roten died suddenly early Sunday morning at his home on east Main street, aged 47 years, 1 month and 22 days. He arose at an early hour but soon after retired again, and when his wife went to call him found he was dead. He leaves a wife and one small child in straightened circumstances. It is said he carried $1000 life insurance in the name of his young son living in Missouri, by his first wife. The funeral was held yesterday at 10 o'clock from the home, conducted by Rev. J. M. Asbell of the Christian church, and
interment in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 6, 1915

Thomas Roten died at his home on East Main street suddenly last Sunday morning.   He was 40 years,
9 months and 4 days old.
The funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday morning at 10   A. M., Rev. John Meyer Asbell
officiated. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 6, 1915

AUTO ACCIDENT KILLS LITTLE ONE.

Irene Rothe, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rothe of near Cumberland, was fatally hurt in an automobile accident near the Willowdale branch of the Clarinda State Hospital, last Sunday. She survived the accident but a short time.
Shortly past 11 o'clock Sunday forenoon Mr. and Mrs: Carl Rothe and two little daughters, Irene and Opal, were in their automobile, approaching from the north the bridge on the north and south road just east of Willowdale. At that time as a relative of the parties gave his understanding of the accident to a representative of The Journal, the attention of Mrs. Rothe was attracted to a threshing machine in a wheat field by the road, the size of which machine led her to remark: "They must turn that by hand." Mr. Rothe, then, for an instant glanced at the threshing machine, it is said and the automobile struck the end of the side of the bridge.
The impact broke the windshield. Broken glass cut Irene's jugular vein. Mrs. Rothe was cut and hurt about the head, supposedly by the glass. No one was thrown from the car.
The car was not injured enough to prevent Mr. Rothe from driving with his family to the Kennelworth Hospital in Clarinda. At that hospital Irene survived but a few minutes.
Mr. Rothe and family were on their way to visit at the home of Mrs. Rothe's sister, Mrs. W. B. Wagoner, and family, about three miles west of Clarinda on the Waubonsie Trail.
Irene's body was placed in a casket and J. H. Wagoner of this city took the casket in his car, and with Mr. and Mrs. Rothe and daughter Opla, drove the living and the dead of the Rothe family to the Rothe home.  W. B. Wagoner drove the Rothe car back to the Rothe home.
J. H. Wagoner and W. B. Wagoner (father and son) returned to Clarinda, Sunday night and W. B. Wagoner and family went to the Rothe place Tuesday to attend Irene's funeral.
The little girl's exact age was 4 years 3 months and 20 days. Her parents were naturally greatly devoted to her and her sister. In their inexpressibly sad loss the Rothe family have not only the sincere sympathy of their immediate relatives and friends, but of the general public as well.
Words are inadequate to express the pathos and melancholy of an anticipated happy meeting with kindred, changed with the suddenness that is almost instant into the presence of the death of an innocent, loveable and adored little one in the family circle. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 31, 1919

AUTO ACCIDENT KILLS    4-YEAR OLD GIRL
Irene Rothe of   Near Cumberland Bleeds to Death When Thrown Into Windshield Sunday
Irene Rothe, the 4-year old child of Mr and Mrs. Carl Rothe, living on a farm 8 miles southwest of Cumberland, bled to death Sunday morning when she was thrown into the wind shield of the Ford touring car, when the car struck the railing of the small bridge a few rods east of the Willowdale cottage for trusty patients of the state hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Rothe and two daughters were on their way to Clarinda to spend the day visiting at the home of Mrs. Rothe's sister, Mrs. Will Wagoner who live three and one-half miles west of the city on the Waubonsie trail.
While nearing the bridge, Mr. Rothe, who was driving, admitted that he was looking into a field along the road. Thus the car ran off the main trend of the road and struck the east railing of the bridge, the impact causing Mrs. Rothe and two daughters, who were all in the front seat with Mr. Rothe, to be thrown against the windshield. The glass broke and little Irene sustained a gash on the left side of her neck which cut the jugular vein and several arteries under the large vein causing the child to bleed to death. The accident occured about 10:30 and the child died at 11:45 at the Kennelworth hospital where she was taken soon after the accident.
Mrs. Rothe suffered a glass cut on the nose requiring three stitches, and baby Opal was cut on the forehead requiring one stitch to be taken. Mr. Rothe was not injured on account of his being behind the steering wheel.

Bridge Sets at Angle. Altho Mr. Rothe was not looking at the road in time to avert the accident, he was in the road as he thought, and not driving fast. But the bridge near the turn in the road leading up past the trusty men's cottage, is set at a small angle to the main trend of the road. Evidently, the bridge being at the angle caused the car to veer from the road, the left light of the car striking the railing thus pitching the mother and two children into the windshield.
Going to the trusties cottage, Dr. F. J. Van Meter was called from the State Hospital, but he could do no more than apply first-aid dressings to Irene's wound. It being seen that her life was fast ebbing away. She was rushed to the Kennelworth hospital, but the glass had cut too deep and too many arteries, aside from the large jugular vein, causing the death of the child at 11:45 from loss of blood.
Cornore R. E. Harmon was called to the hospital, but decided that an inquest was unnecessary. He brought the body to the Harmon Funeral Home, where it was prepared for its return to the home near Cumberland.
John Wagoner, father of Will Wagoner, drove the family with the body back home in his car, Will Wagoner accompanying them.
Little Irene's tragic death indeed causes a deep sorrow and sympathy for her parents, who are very fine people and Irene was a very sweet and good child. The tragedy was purely accidental, no blame being attached to anyone for it. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 31, 1919

A Week of Accidents and Misfortunes Just Past.
The community was shocked by the sad news of the painful death of the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rothe of Cass County. The family were on their way to the home of Mrs Rothe's sister, Mrs. Willie Wagoner, Sunday, when they where in the vicinity of Willowdale, a sharp turn in the road caused the automobile to skid and run over the bridge banister. The jar caused the occupants of the car to be hurled through the wind shield, cutting the little girl's throat. Death was almost instantaneous, the mother of the child was also painfully hurt. The Willie Wagoner family live on State Road and have many relatives and friends in our community who regret very much the said affair. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 31, 1919

Rotton, William -

N.G. Rotton and F. P. Rotton spent Sunday in Omaha with their father, who was in the hospital until Thursday evening. He came home  feeling much  improved and able to be out until    Saturday   morning he dressed and started for the kitchen but his heart was too weak and he fainted away before his wife could get him to the bed.   She called Frank and Nels, the two only children, Frank going immediately was the first one there, but his father passed away before he reached the bed.This was at 8:15 and at 7:30 the brother of Mr. Rotton had started for his home at Sterling, Nebr., but was overtaken by :a telegram at Nebraska City, for him to return.   William Rotton, age 67 years 4 months was a very good citizen of Essex and always ready to do the right thing. He was formerly   assistant postmaster. The cause of his death was cancer of the bladder.   Mr. Rotton was a resident of this   city  for  nineteen  years. Besides his wife  and two  sons,  he leaves his brother, George, of Sterling, Nebr., and a sister, Mrs. Will Dorman, of Unadilla, Nebr.   The funeral was Monday at 2 p.m., at  the  home. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 21, 1916 [page M60 in scrapbook]

Father of Essex Editor Dies
Not for many years has our little city been so suddenly shocked by the news of a death as it was early Saturday morning when the word was flashed over town that William Rotton was dead.
Only a few weeks ago he was forced to give up his work on account of illness. Tuesday morning, Nov. 21st, in company with his son Nels he went to Omaha where he entered Wise Memorial hospital and on the following Tuesday morning submitted to an operation. He passed through the operation very nicely and seemed to be recovering very rapidly, but it was only for a little time, for the ailment was cancer, for which there was no cure.
William Rotton was born in Birmingham, England, Aug. 16, 1849, and at the time of his death was 67 years and 4 months old. When only a baby he came with his parents to America, settling first in the east but afterwards coming to Nebraska, where he lived for the greater part of his life. He was married to Maria Pell Sept. 15th, 1872. To this union two sons were born, Frank and Nels, both citizens of this place, and who with the wife and mather were at his bedside when he passed away, Saturday, Dec. 16, 1916. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 28, 1916

Round, Albert "Babe" - The remains of Albert, or "Babe" Rounds, were brought to this city Saturday from Creston, where he committed suicide the 2nd inst, and the funeral held at 10 a. m. Monday. All the family scattered throughout the west and north were here, also his wife who was in St. Paul. His tragic ending of an earthly career is indeed a deplorable affair and should prove a warning to all youths of the easy and unsuspecting route that leads to ruin. "Babe" was an intelligent boy perhaps twenty years ago and might have made of himself a useful and prosperous man in the world, as have some of his brothers. But he sought the passing blinding pleasures of the world that have caught many a thoughtless youth in its enchanting snares who refuse the guiding advice of parents and older friends and he has paid the penalty of his folly. It is said the loss from financial reverses and the desertion of his wife who became tired of his manner of life caused him to commit the terrible deed in the moments of despair when his brain was reeling from the effects of strong drink and the gibs of companions. But his earthly career is now at an end, an example set for headstrong boys to ponder well, and the world may be made better by his tragic ending, in saving others from starting out upon that luring pathway which surely leads one to ruin and self destruction. Industry, frugality, honesty and purity alone mark the safe route to a peaceful, happy and prosperous future. Let every youth read carefully the sign before starting out upon life's eventful journey. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 10, 1903

Word was received from Creston late last night that Alfred Rounds, well known as ''Babe" Rounds, had committed suicide by shooting himself about nine o'clock last evening. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Sol. Rounds of this city, and had been attending county fairs with running horses and winning races. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 3, 1903

COMMITTED SUICIDE,
A. B. Rounds Shoots Himself to Death in a Saloon in Creston.

Last Wednesday evening about eight o'clock A. B. Rounds, "Babe" as he has always been called by his associates here, shot and killed himself in a closet in a saloon in Creston. He was there attending the fair and had a horse in one of the raees and was, as he thought very unfairly treated by the judges resulting not only in losing the first money offered for the race but also qnite a sum that he had bet on his horse. This was at first supposed to be the cause of his rash act but it seems that there was a deeper cause of trouble and one that was preying on his mind to such an extent as to make him almost frantic. It is reported that his domestic relations have not been pleasant for some time and that it had reached a point where he could not any longer endure the strain and suspense incident to this trouble, whatever it may have been. As to the particulars we are not posted and as is usually the case family troubles are of such private character as to be far better kept from the public.
The deceased was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Sol Rounds and was about 28 years old. He was born and raised here and was well known to most of our people but as he has been away for some years  he had somewhat  lost his identity as a citizen.   He had been engaged  in horse-racing for some time and has   had the usual luck of the men engaged in this very uncertain business.
At this time it is not known when the funeral will be held as it is uncertain when the relatives who are scattered over the west will be able to be here, but is not likely that it will be before Sunday.
The aged and feeble parents have the sympathy of the entire community in this hour of great affliction and sorrow, for although the years have brought many changes he was still Mothers "Babe" and to her he will always be the same innocent and sweet "Babe" of the years gone by. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 4, 1903

Sol. Rounds and wife received the sad news Monday of the death of their son, C. W. Rounds, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mallory, at Alliance, Neb. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 14, 1906

Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Round received a telegram from Alliance, Nebraska yesterday forenoon bringing the news that their son C. W. Rounds died that morning at 1:45 o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. A. Mallory at Alliance. He formerly lived in this city and is well remembered here.  His death came after an illness that extended over several years. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 19, 1906

Mrs. J. J. Round received word Friday from her son, Charley Round, Boise Idaho, that his  son  had died suddenly. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 1, 1910

Round, James T. - Mr. J. T. Rounds, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Rounds, of this city, died at his home in New Market this morning. He was 48 years of age, and leaves a wife and four children.
We have not learned when the funeral will be held but it will probably be held in New Market. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 26, 1904

Round, John - The sad news came to this city last week from San Diego, Cal., that John Rounds had died there. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Sol. Rounds and was born west of the city. Years ago he located at Buffalo, Wyo., and resided there until going farther west for his health. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1906

John Rounds who died at San Diego California, the last day of February was about forty eight years old and was born and raised a few miles north of Clarinda where his father, Solomon Rounds lived for many years. He was well and favorably known in this county where the news of his death calls up the memories of his life in the minds of a large number of friends.
He went west about twenty-five years ago and engaged in the stock business in which he prospered, and
at the time of his death he was the owner of extensive interests. The last two years of his life were clouded by sickness and he spent much of his time and money in travel, hoping to improve his health but had to give up at last. He had no family. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 6, 1906

Word comes from San Diego, Cal. of the death of John Rounds, a son of Solomon Rounds of this city after an illness of two years. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 2, 1906

Round, Joshua J. - Word comes to this city that J. J. Round died at Ogden, Utah, last week, where he has lived with his son several years. Josh was one of the early settlers of this city and in the early days was county sheriff. He also held several other offices. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 1, 1907

The following is taken from an Ogden, Utah, paper and tells of the funeral of Joshua Rounds, who was formerly a well known resident of Clarinda and once served as sheriff of Page county:  
"The funeral services over the remains of Joshua Rounds, the old gentleman who died of pneumonia at the Ogden General Hospital last Thursday were held in Larkin's Undertaking parlors this afternoon. The Rev. John E. Carver officiated at the request of his family who live in Clarinda, Iowa. Mr. Rounds was buried here in the Ogden City Cemetery. The gentleman named died at the age of 73 years."

Round, Paul, Mrs - Mrs. J. J. Round received a telegram Friday from her son, Paul Round, of Council Bluffs, stating that his wife had died that morning, following a surgical operation for tumor. The funeral services were held at her home in that city Sunday, and Tuesday the remains were brought to this city for interment in the city cemetery. Short services were held at the grave. She leaves a husband and a grown son, who now resides in South Africa. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 23, 1910

AGE OF 92 YEARS
Mrs. Rebecca Rounds Was Connected with Early History Here

At the advanced age of more than the allotted four score years and ten, Mrs. Rebecca Rounds died in Alliance, Nebr., at the home of her daughter Mrs. Della Mallory, on Jan. 7 th. The remains were brought here for burial, the funeral being held Sunday afternoon, Jan. 11th, from the Clarinda Methodist church, being laid to rest in Clarinda cemetery, in what is said to have been the first lot purchased from the original plat of the cemetery.
Mrs. Rounds was a part of the early history of this vicinity, the family having lived out on W. State Street, on what is now the Chant Harland place. The funeral services Sunday were conducted by the Methodist pastor, Rev. J. M. Williams, the Quartette of the church, consisting of Mr. Keeran, Mr. Annan, Mrs. Nies and Mrs. Scroggs, furnishing the music.
Rebecca Rounds, whose maiden name was Rebecca Ann Dean, was born in Delaware, Indiana, in 1828. Married in her Indiana home, with her young husband she started for the great unsettled West. They first stopped at Ottumwa, Iowa, in 1855, staying there until the following year, 1856, then came to what is now known as Clarinda, where her home has been ever since. It will be seen that she was one of the very oldest settlers of this community.
She was the mother of 13 children, six of whom are now living, the husband having died several years ago. The children remaining to tenderly remember her are P. W. Rounds of Arcadia, Nebr., George S. Rounds of Ard, Nebr., Mrs. Mary Morris of Cincinnati, O., Mrs. J. A. Prosser of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Jennie Anderson of Buffalo, Wyo., and Mrs Della Mallery, of Alliance, Nebr.
Converted in her early married life, she first joined the Methodist Episcopal church at Ottumwa, Iowa in 1855. Oh coming to Clarinda, she at once identified herself with the Methodist people in this community, possibly being a charter member of the first church. She has seen the local church grow to its present proportions. Hers was earnest Christlike character, and all were her friends.  She retained
her mental faculties to a remarkable degree to the very last, always taking an active interest in all the affairs of the day. Her love for her old home town, where she and her children reared their family, was very great. Age with its infirmities compelled her to spend the winters with her children, who always counted it a privilege to care for her but on the coming of summer her little Clarinda home always drew her back among the friends of her former years. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 15, 1920

Rebecca Rounds whose maiden name was Rebecca Ann Dean was born in Delaware, Ind., in 1828, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Della Mallery, of Alliance., Nebr., Jan. 7, 1920. She lived to the ripe old age of 92 years and was loved and revered by all. She married in her Indiana home, and with her young husband started for the great unsettled West. The first stop at Ottumwa, Iowa, in 1855, staying there until the following year, 1856, then came on to what is now known as Clarinda, where her home has been ever since. It will be seen that she was one of the very early settlers of this community. She was the mother of fifteen children, six of whom are still living, the husband having died several years ago. The children remaining to tenderly remember her are P.W Rounds of Arcadia, Nebr., George S. Rounds of Ord, Nebr., Mrs. Mary Morris of Cincinnati, O., Mrs. J. A. Prosser of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Jennie Anderson of Buffalo, N. Y, and Mrs. Della Mallery of Alliance, Nebr. Our sister was a real Mother in Israel, having been converted in her early married life, and first joined the Methodist Episcopal church at Ottumwa, Iowa, in 1855.  On coming to Clarinda she at once identified herself with the Mehodist people in this community— possibly being a charter member of the first church.   She has seen the local church grow to its present proportions.  Hers was an earnest Christ­like character,   and all   were her friends.   She was very loyal to the church of her choice, rejoicing in its victories and sharing in its labors. She retained her mental faculties to a remarkable degree to the very last, always taking an active interest in all the affairs of the day.   Her love for her old home town where she and her children reared their familie was very great.   Age with its infirmities compelled her to spend the winters with her children who always counted it a privilege to care for her, but on the coming of summer her little Clarinda home always drew her back among the friends of her former years. She was laid to rest on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 11, in the old family lot in the Clarinda cemetery—the first one sold in the original plat, we understand. The funeral services were conducted from her own church, the Methodist Episcopal, the pastor Rev. J. M. Williams officiating.   The quartet of the church, composed of Mr. Annan, Mrs. Scroggs, Mrs. Nies, and Mr. Keeran, sang. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 15, 1920

Rebecca   Rounds,  whose maiden name was Rebecca Ann Dean in Deleware, was born in the state of Indiana in 1828 [wording is incorrect] and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Della Mallery at Alliance, Nebr., Jan. 7, 1920. She lived to the ripe old age of 92, loved and revered by all.
She married in her Indiana home and with her young husband started for the great unsettled West. They came to Ottumwa, la., in 1855, staying there a year and in 1865 [sic] came on to what is now known as Clarinda where her home has been ever since. It will be seen that she was one of the very early settlers in this community. She was the mother of 13 children, six of whom are still living, the husband having passed on before several years ago. The children remaining to tenderly remember her are P. W Rounds of Arcadia, Nebr., George S. Rounds of Ord, Nebr., Mrs. Mary Morris of Cinncinnatti, Ohio, Mrs. J. A. Prowser of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Jennie Anderson of Buffalo, N. Y., and Mrs. Della Mallery of Alliance Nebr.
Our sister was a real Mother in Israel, converted in 1855 and at once joining the Methodist Episcopal church at Ottumwa. On coming to Clarinda she at once identified herself with the Methodist people in this community and has seen this church grow to its present proportions. Hers was an earnest Christlike character, and her friends were all who knew her.
She was very loyal to the church of her choice, rejoicing in its victories, and sharing in its labors.   Her mental faculties were retained to a remarkable degree to the very last, taking a lively interest in the affairs of the day.
Her love for the old home town where she and her husband reared their family was very tender. Age
with its infirmities compelled her to spent the winters with her children who always counted it a privilege to
care for her; but on the coming of [spring] drew her back.
We will lay her away today in the old family lot in the cemetery—the first one ever sold on the original plat,
we understand.

Round, Roy - Roy Rounds, the Shenandoah boy who was accidentally shot while playing with a neighbor boy Sunday, May 5, died from the effects of his wound Saturday at 4 o'clock. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 14, 1901

Solomon Round died suddenly last evening from a stroke of paralysis. He was among the first settlers of this county. The time for the funeral is withheld for the arrival of the children from the west. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 22, 1906

Parl Rounds of Arcadia, Neb, and his sister, Mrs. Anderson of Buffalo, Wyo., were here to attend the funeral of their father, Mr. Sol Rounds, Sunday at 2 p. m., together with several other relatives. Mr. Rounds would have been 84 years old next month, and located in this city in 1854. He was well known to most of the people of this county and especially the early settlers. He was a native of Maryland. His good wife survives him. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 29, 1906

Solomon Round. The funeral services of Solomon Round were held at the home in East Clarinda Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, the sermon being preached by Rev J. W. Abel of the Methodist church. Mr. Round died Wednesday afternoon, November 21st, after a series of paralytic strokes which had for some time been a warning of the end. He was past the allotted three score and ten years, however, being 83 years, 9 months and 23 days old at the time of his death. From Salisbury, Maryland, where he was born February 8th, 1823, he came while still a lad to Indiana, and it was at Delaware, lnd., on October 14th, 1847, that he was married to Miss Rebecca Dean, who survives him. Had Mr Round lived until next October he and Mrs. Round could have celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary.
There were thirteen children born to this union, six of whom are living. Three were present at the funeral, they being, P. W. Round, Arcadia, Neb., Mrs. Aikinson, Chicago, and Mrs. Mallery, Alliance, Neb. The family came to Page county in 1856 and resided here a short time, returning again to the east. After a short residence in Indiana and Kentucky they returned to Page county and made a permanent home. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 27, 1906

Solomon Rounds died Wednesdav afternoon at four o'clock, aged 83 years  and 9 months.   His death was caused by paralysis which has been coming upon him for some time.  The funeral services will be conducted  by Rev. J. W. Abel; Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the home on East Chestnut street. For many years Solomon Rounds has been one of the land marks of Clarinda, having come here in the early days with ox team and wagon to make himself a home in the scantily settled region that was later to become the home of our present populous community.  A number of the children are here from a distance to attend the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 23, 1906

Word came to this city Tuesday of the death of Mrs. J. T. Rounds of New Market, wife of Mr. Jas. Rounds. She had been in poor health for some time. They were both well known in this vicinity where they were born, he being a son of Mr. and Mrs. Sol. Rounds, and she a daughter of Mose Thompson. James is in poor health as a result of typhoid fever some time ago. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 28, 1904

Boy Accidentally Shot In Westboro recently the little seven year old son of I. R. Rouse was shot by a boy companion, using a 22 calibre rifle. The older brother of the boy who was shot had been using the gun for rifle practice, when it came time to run his paper route. A neighbor's boy got to handling the gun, pointing it at the little fellow, when the gun went off, and the boy died an hour afterwards. The only witness to the event was another small boy, all of them being too young to be responsible, so it was no one's fault, simply another case of leaving a loaded gun in the corner. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 26, 1919

W. A. Rouse died at his home in East River township on September 15, 1905 aged 40 years and 6 months. Death was the result of tuberculosis. Mr. Rouse leaves a wife and three daughters. The funeral services were held at the home Saturday being conducted by Rev. Moore. The body was laid to rest in Memory Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 19, 1905

W. A. Roush [sic] died last night at his home 7 miles southeast of Clarinda. Death came from a complication of diseases and after months of sickness. Mr. Roush was a man past middle age and leaves a wife and three children. The oldest daughter is married. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 15, 1905

Roush, Wm.'s MOTHER - Wm. Roush was called to his home down near Siam, Tuesday, by the sudden death of his aged mother, who had been poorly for a long time. She was one of the early settlers of this county and well known to many. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 1, 1905

The death of Claude Rowan, aged ten years, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rowan, which occurred on Saturday about 4 o'clock p. m., came as a surprise to their many friends here.
Claude had been in delicate health nearly all winter and unable to attend school, but had been better the last few weeks. The cause of his death was said to be heart trouble. The funeral will be held at the home on Tuesday at 2:30 p. m., conducted by Rev Rink of the M. E. church. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 31, 1918

Royce, Ollie Johnson - Mrs. Ollie J. Royce, an aunt of Mrs. O. M. Cook, died in Topeka, Kans., last week. Mrs. Royce was known here as Miss Ollie Johnson. She was a public spirited woman and devoted a great deal of her time to newspaper work. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 30, 1910