Since mention in The Journal of Sept. 20 of the death, the previous day, of J. B. Rucker of Valley township, this paper has been furnished with data for the following obituary of that estimable and well known Page county farmer:
"Joseph B. Rucker was born Aug. 28, 1856, near Calais, O. His father was John Rucker. His mother was Jane (Windom) Rucker who died when the subject of this sketch was only 2 years old. After her death his home was with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Windom until he was about 19 years of age. From that time until he began farming for himself he worked upon the farm for different men in Ohio and went through some trying times—sometimes not receiving more than $8 per month for the hardest kind of labor. Hearing of the better opportunities in the western country for men of ambition he thought to try for himself, so in the spring of 1881 went to Villisca, Iowa, and from there came to Page county, where he at once found employment and for three years worked upon the farm. On Nov. 13, 1884, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Orme, daughter of Nathan and Lucina Orme, old residents of Page county. The young couple moved at once to their home where they still resided at the time of his death. There were born to this union two sons, Allie Orme Rucker and Windom Beryl Rucker, who still reside with their mother at the old home. He was a kind husband and father; a good neighbor—always glad to lend a helping hand in every time of need. He was one of five children left by his mother at her death, three sisters having preceded him in death. Mrs. Cassie Shacklee, a surviving sister, lives in Whigville, O. The funeral was held from the North Grove church the Friday after his death, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. E. S. Menoher, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Villisca. Among: those present at the funeral were Mr and Mrs. C. E. Spielman and daughter, Miss Emma Spielman, son Orme Spielman, and son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs Dale Annan. Mrs. Spielman is sister to Mrs. Rucker. The pastor, Mr. Menoher, says of the late Mr. Rucker: "Mr. Rucker in the last few weeks of his life realized the end was near, and faced the future with, a calm and perfect confidence, because he felt secure in the saving grace of our Lord. His wife, sons and many friends sorrow because he was taken, but not as those who have no hope,   We believe that he has entered upon the rest that remains for the people of God." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 4, 1917

Brief mention was made in The Herald of last week of the death of J. B. Rucker, a brother-in-law of Mrs. C. E. Spielman of Clarinda. Mr. Rucker died at her home just south of the North Grove church in Valley township, Wednesday evening, Sept. 19, 1917, after a five months illness with cancer. He had been a resident of that vicinity for thirty-six years. Five weeks preceding his death he had a surgical operation at the Kennelworth hospital in Clarinda, but grew worse instead of better following the operation. The funeral services were held from the North Grove church, Friday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. E. S. Menoher, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Villisca. In attendance from Clarinda and vicinity were: Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Spielman, daughter, Miss Emma, son, Orme, and son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Annan, Mrs. Rucker and Mrs. Speilman are sisters.
Concerning the late Mr. Rucker the Villisca Review of Saturday, Sept. 22, has the following:
Mr. Rucker was born in Monroe county, Ohio, August 28, 1856. He came to this vicinity in February of 1881 and was married to Miss Emma B. Orme on November 13, 1884. To this union were born two sons, W. B. and A. O., who with their mother survive. Deceased also leaves a sister who resides in Noble county, Ohio.
Mr. Rucker, at the age of 61 years, passed away at his home on the farm where he had resided since 1884.
A community of friends extends to the mourning relatives its deepest sympathy in this their hour of profound sorrow. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 27, 1917

Concerning the late Joseph B. Rucker, notice of whose death was published in the last issue of The Herald, the following has been furnished for publication:
Joseph B. Rucker was born Aug. 28, 1856, near Calais, O. His father was John Rucker, his mother Jane Wisdom Rucker, who died when the subject of this sketch was only two years old. He then made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wisdom, until he was about nineteen years of age. From that time until he began farming for himself he worked upon the farm for different men in Ohio, and went through some trying times, sometimes not receiving more than $8 per month for the hardest kind of labor. Hearing of the better opportunities for men of ambition in the western country, he thought to try for himself. So in the spring of 1881 he came to Villisca, la., going to Page county he at once found work upon a farm and worked on the farm for three years.
On Nov. 13, 1884, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Orme, daughter of Nathan and Lucina Orme, old residents of Page county. The young couple moved at once to their home, where they still resided at the time of his death. There were born to this union two sons, Allie Orme Rucker and Wisdom Beryl Rucker, who still reside with their mother at the old home.
He was a kind husband and father, a good neighbor, always glad to lend-a- helping hand in every time of need. He was one of five children [--ters] having preceded him in death. The living sister is Mrs. Cassie Shaklee of Whigville, O. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 4, 1917

J. M. Rumbaugh
Dies of Apoplexy
Suffers second stroke  of Apoplexy on Thursday evening which proved fatal

WAS CLARINDA'S MOST
PUBLIC SPIRITED CITIZEN
Strickened while motoring with wife and Son, death came Monday morning
At 4:45 Monday morning, September 16th, 1916, J. M. Rumbaugh, one of Clarinda's leading merchants, passed away at his home in this city. On July 17th he was stricken with apoplexy but had recovered sufficently to be about, then on Thursday evening while out riding with his wife and son he was again strickened— this stroke proved fatal. The funeral was held from his home on Wednesday afternoon, and was under the auspices of the Masonic fraturnity, and many gathered to pay their farewell respects to the departed and give what consolation was possible to a bereaved family. Rev. A. S. Woodard of the Methodist Episcopal Church, assisted by Rev. William Stevenson of the Methodist Church of Glenwood, la., the former pastor and intimate friend of the family, delivered addresses on this funeral occasion, and certainly their words were full of sympathy and a strength to those cast down in their sorrow. They were the sincere tributes of men who appreciate human woe and are able to direct the gleams of sunlight in the azure. Thus our friend and fellow citizen has passed on and beyond rich in the esteem of those who knew him well, and leaves to those bound by the closer ties of kinship an honorable life as a heritage to his memory. He met his obligations in life as they appeared and no man will say that they ever found him unjust. His home life was tranquil and as a citizen he was prized on account of that easy grace free from needless antagonism, though strong in his convictions of right and uncompromising, yet ever courteous. He always took an interest in public affairs and contributed a citizens part to the various enterprises for community building and social betterment, thus he will be missed, not alone in the family circle, but in the larger affairs of outward life.
J. M. Rumbaugh was born in Greenboro, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, on November 8, 1863. He was the son of William and Hannah Rumbaugh. He worked with his parents on a farm in Adams County, Illinois until 1883 when he removed to Lewis, la. where he was employed in a Dry Goods house.     In 1896, he established a dry goods store in Glenwood where he remained until 1900, when he removed to Red Oak. From there he went to Pawnee City, Neb. and in 1904 came to Clarinda where he opened the dry goods store that carries his name.
In 1895 Mr. Rumbaugh was married to Miss Luella Custer of Blue Springs, Neb. and unto them was born one sun, Harold Kent. Among the relatives present to attend the sad occasion were: Mrs. W. A. Stahl, Liberty, Neb., a sister of Mrs. Rumbaugh's; Mrs. Albert Vein, Lincoln, Neb., a sister of Mr. Rumbaugh's; two of Mr. Rumbaugh's brothers of Lincoln, Neb., J. K. and Henry Rumbaugh; Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Schoenholtz of Blue Springs, Neb. Mrs. Schoenholtz a sister of the deceased; Mrs. Rumbaugh's sister, Mrs. H. C. Tomlinson and her husband of Pawnee City, Neb. and a nephew of Mr. Rumbaugh's, Roy Tomlinson of Stella, Neb.; and a brother and sister of Mrs. Rumbaugh's, J. M. Custer of Blue Springs, Neb. and Mrs. R. H. Thompson of Liberty, Neb. A large number of friends paid their respects to the dear departed by attending the services. Every business place in the city was closed from 2:30 until 4 p. m. to do reverence to Mr. Rumbaugh. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa

Josiah M. Rumbaugh.

J.. M. Rumbaugh, for twelve years one of the most prominent and well liked men in Clarinda business circles, and owner of a most modern and up-to-date store which has borne his name, died Monday morning, Sept. 18, 1916, at his home in Clarinda from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy. He had not been well since one Sunday afternoon in July, when he had a severe stroke, which, at the time, partially paralyzed one side and his power of speech. But he was gradually recovering and had been able to be up and around and down town to his store. Last week he had another attack while he was taking an automobile ride with his son, Harold, and this was to be the last of them. The deceased was born near Wooster, Oh., Nov. 8, 1863, his parents, William and Hannah Rumbaugh being farmers. He spent his boyhood days on the farm, largely in Adams county, Ill., where his parents moved while he was quite young. During the winter months he attended the public schools. In 1881 he came to Blue Springs, Nebr., where he found employment as a clerk in a general store. His marriage to Luella Custer of Blue Springs, Nebr., took place in 1893. His wife survives him, as does their one son, Harold, 18 years of age. In 1896, Dr. and Mrs. Rumbaugh moved to Glenwood, where he went into the dry goods business for himself. In 1900 they went to Red Oak, where Mr. Rumbaugh engaged in the same business. Mr. Rumbaugh made business moves which took him to Pawnee City, Nebr., then in 1904 to Clarinda, where he has since been located. Mr. Rumbaugh was one of a family of eight children and is the first one of the eight to die, four brothers and three sisters .surviving him.   The funeral services were held from the home on West Garfield street, Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 20, 1916, at 3 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. A. S. Woodard, pastor of the   Clarinda   Methodist Episcopal church and by the Rev. William Stevenson of Glenwood, former pastor of that church in Clarinda.   Mr. Rumbaugh was always a regular and interested attendant at this   church, of which his wife and son were members. Music was furnished by a male quartet composed of G. H. Lain, Clifford Galloway,   F.   A.   Henderson and Charles Keeran, with Lester Milligan at the piano.   The floral tributes to the deceased were profuse and beautiful.   Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery, where the Masonic burial service was conducted by Nodaway lodge, No. 140, A., F. and A. M., of which he died a member.  Past Master W. C. Phillips gave the Masonic service at the grave.   The deceased was also a member of Clarinda Chapter, No. 29, Royal Arch Masons.  The pallbearers were Ed F. Rose of Shenandoah, G. Wm. Richardson, J. T. Harrell, A. F. Galloway, Gerald G. Graff and J. Q. Douthit.   The deceased was interested  in  many  lines   of work in   Clarinda.     He   was    a member of the Clarinda board of education, and as a tribute of respect to his memory the Clarinda public schools were all closed after 3 o'clock., the time of the funeral.   The closing of a large number of Clarinda business and professional firms at that time also indicated the high respect and esteem in which Mr. Rumbaugh was held among his business associates. His activities had never been selfishly limited to his own business, but since first coming to Clarinda, he took an active, public spirited part in everything which was for the best interests of the city.   He was a member and director of the Greater Clarinda club and had been active in the work of the Commercial club, which preceded the organization of the Greater Clarinda club.   He could always be depended upon by his associates to give a great amount of his time and energy when there   was necessary committee work to be   done. His hearty, willing spirit, his capacity for hard work and his sane level headed business advice will be greatly missed in Clarinda enterprises.     His own business was one conducted upon a very high order with a quality of goods handled and sold which ranked very high.   Satisfied customers was his aim.   In his personal and social life he had many close friends who knew him as a man of excellent character.   By his family and relatives their loss, of course, will be most keenly felt, but the whole community of Clarinda will feel that it has lost a business man highly worthy of respect from his upright character and his untiring, efficient work   in the services of Clarinda's best interests. Among those present from out of town at ths funeral were two brothers of the deceased:   J. K. Rumbaugh and H. Rumbaugh of Lincoln, Nebr.; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Kein   of Lincoln, Nebr., and Mrs. D. N. Schoenholtz and husband of Blue Springs, Nebr. A number of relatives of Mrs. Rumbaugh were present, among whom were the following: her sisters,   Mrs.   W. A. Stahl of Liberty, Nebr.; Mrs. H. C. Tomlinson of Pawnee City, Nebr., and Mrs.   R.   H.   Thompson  of Liberty, Nebr.; her brother, John F. Custer of Blue Springs, Nebr.; her nephew, Roy E. Tomlinson of Stella, Nebr.  A number from Red Oak drove down for the funeral, among whom were Dr. and Mrs. William Riley and C. D. McElvane. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 21, 1916

CLARINDA MOURNS FOR USEFUL CITIZEN.

J. M. Rumbaugh Finally Succumbed to Grim Reaper. Funer al Wednesday.
By common consent a large part of Clarinda stopped the ordinary run of social and business Wednesday afternoon, to pause in memory of one of our foremost citizens. J. M. Rumbaugh died Monday morning at half past five, after a lingering illness caused by apoplexy, the beginning of which dated back to one Sunday afternoon nearly two months ago. He became better, but last week another attack came on him one day while taking a ride in their auto with his son, south of town; it was the begin­ning of the end.
Wednesday afternoon the business houses and city schools closed during the funeral, which was held at the family residence, on W. Garfield St., at 8 P. M. conducted by Rev. Abram S. Woodard the Clarinda Methodist pastor, and Rev. William Stevenson of Glenwood, a former pastor of this congregation, with which for many years deceased has been affiliated, his wife and son being members. After the services at the residence, brother Masons of Nodaway Lodge No. 140 conducted the remains to the city cemetery, the Masonic ritual being used at the grave.
Josiah M. Rumbaugh was born Nov. 8th, 1863, near Wooster, Ohio, being one of eight children of William and Hannah Rumbaugh, who were farmers. The young man's early life was spent on the farm, his parents moving to Adams county, Ill., while he was still young, and it was there he spent his boyhood days, working on the farm, and getting a smattering of public school education during the winter months.
In 1883 the young man began life for himself by coming to Lewis, Iowa, where he secured employment in a drygoods store, remaining with the same firm for thirteen years. It was the deciding point in his career, and he has been a drygoods man ever since, also a good provider for the family, and an exemplary citizen.
In 1893 he was married to Miss Luella Custer, of Blue Springs, Nebr., who survives him, as does a son Harold now eighteen years of age..
Three years after marriage, in 1896, the young couple moved to Glenwood, where Mr. Rumbaugh went into business for himself in the drygoods line, moving to Red Oak four years later and engaging in the same business, in 1900. Selling out there again, the family, moved to Pawnee City, Nebr., for a few weeks, buying the business of a man who bought it back again, and in the fall of 1904 they came to Clarinda, starting once more in the drygoods business. For a dozen years the name Rumbaugh has stood for good goods and honest dealings, his store being one of the finest in this section of country. For a dozen years Mr. Rumbaugh himself has been one of our foremost citizens in all that went to the betterment of the town and community, being for a time on the Chautauqua board, and at time of his death a member of the school board. When a subscription paper had to be handed around, or a man chosen to help get up a Fourth of July or other celebration, time and again it was J. M. Rumbaugh who unselfishly put on his hat and went about the work which concerned the betterment of all and the upbuilding of the city. No man has been more liberal of time, money and hard work, for the good of others.
J. M. Rumbaugh is the first to go of a family of eight children, four brothers and three sisters are still living.
Among those present from out of town at the funeral were his brothers, J. K. Rumbaugh and H. Rumbaugh of Lincoln, Nebr., and a sister, Mrs. Albert Kein of Lincoln, also a sister, Mrs. D. N. Schoenholtz of Blue Springs, Nebr., with her husband. Several of Mrs. Rumbaugh's relatives were present, including her sister, Mrs. W. A. Stahl of Liberty, Nebr., and a sister, Mrs. H. C. Tomlinson of Pawnee City, Nebr., besides a nephew, Roy E. Tomlinson from Stella, Nebr., a brother, John F. Custer, from Blue Springs, Nebr., and a sister, Mrs. R. H. Thompson, from Liberty, Nebr. There were others from Red Oak who drove down for the funeral, including Dr. and Mrs. William Riley, and C. D. McElvane.
The pallbearers at the funeral Wednesday afternoon were business men who had been especially close to Mr. Rumbaugh during recent years, Ed. F. Rose, G. Wm. Richardson, John Douthit. A. F. Galloway, Gerald Graff and J. T. Harrell. The quartette who sang several sacred selections were Prof. A. F. Henderson, Guy H. Lain, Hewett Galloway and Chas. Keeran. Sixty nine of his masonic brethren gathered around the grave, paying a last tribute to their departed companion. A committee appointed to draft resolutions of sympathy for Nodaway Lodge A. F. & A. M., consists of Ed. B. Westcott, E. G. Day and Edwin C. Lane. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 21, 1916

Walter Runnels of Red Oak was in this city a few days last week visiting old time friends and looking after interests in the estate of his father, B. F. Runnels, who died recently.   He is interested in a portion of the farm north of the city. Walter expects to make a trip to the Panama exposition at San Francisco and San Diego. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT

B. F. Runnels died Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home in Hawthorn, at the advanced age of 91 years and 14 days. So states a letter received from his son, Walter. Mr. Runnels was one of the early settlers of this County where he resided for many years and owned a large farm about three miles north of this city which is now managed by his grandson, Walter Anderson. The time for the funeral had not been fixed at the time Mr. Walter Runnels wrote to The Democrat, but it will probably be held at the late Mr. Runnels' farm home near Hawthorn and the remains brought to this city for interment at the family resting place. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 23, 1914

The five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Rurode living northwest of the city died yesterday from scarlet fever. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 7, 1901

The funeral of the late Carl Rurode held last Thursday, Jan. 6th, was largely attended, a good many sympathizing friends going to the home, but the largest number went directly to the North German Lutheran church, where the funeral services were preached by Rev. Jaebker and the remains in charge of Roy Harmon of Clarinda, laid to rest in the North church cemetery. The pallbearers were Henry, Martin and Carl Wagoner, Henry and Chris Solomon and Charley Bradehorst. The floral offerings were profuse.
The deceased was born March 15th, 1858 at Vilsen, Hanover, Germany. He was baptised and confirmed in the Lutheran church when a boy; at the age of 26, he came to America, first working in New York one year, when he came to Page Co., Ia., where he has since resided. In 1891 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Rolph, to this union was born 5 children—Lewis, Otto, August and Laura at home and Mrs. Daniel Sundermann, who with the bereaved widow and two step children—Mrs. Edward Grunewaldt of Woonsocket, S. D., and Theodore at home and one brother, Fred Rurode of near Page Center, survive to mourn his loss.
On New Year's day he was still in church and after the services went to Rev. Jaebker's private Sanctum to invite him and family to his silver wedding anniversary that they expected to celebrate at the Rurode home on Saturday following saying as he did so. "If its God's will and we are still all alive. Then the morning of his death, Mr. Rurode had walked a short distance to the home of a neighbor, Carl Wagoner to invite that family, when he was taken suddenly ill, with heart failure. Mr. Wagoner started home with him, but he was unable to walk all the way so his son was called who came with a team and buggy and took him home where he expired a very short time after, thus on Monday, Jan. 3, 1916.

He was a kind and loving husband and father, a staunch and worthy friend and neighbor; always happiest
in making others happy. He had been a member of the North German Lutheran church here for 21 years. Besides his step daughter, Mrs. Ed. Grunewaldt, and her husband from Woonsocket, S. D., a nephew Edward Freudenberg of Madison, Nebr., were here to attend the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 13, 1916

Carl Rurode Drops
dead of Heart Failure
Carl Rurode passed away suddenly of heart failure at his home northwest of this city at 9:30 Monday morning. He is survived by his widow, three sons and four daughters: Theodore, Lewis and Otto at home; Mrs. Edward Grunewaldt, of Woonsocket, S. D.; Mrs. Daniel  Sunderman   of Page county;
Augusta and   Laura Rurode still at home.
The deceased was born March 15th, 1858,   at Vilsen Province, Hanover, Germany, and came to Page county in 1882, where he has since was a member of the north Luthern church. The funeral will be held at the residence Thursday morning at 10:30 followed by services at the north church at 12 o'clock.
Mr. Rurode and his youngest son had walked a short distance to the home of a neighbor, Carl Wagoner, to invite the Wagoner's to attend the silver wedding anniversary of the Rurode's to be held at the Rurode home next Saturday. Upon the way home Mr. Rurode became ill and with  difficulty  the son managed to get his father home, where he lived about ten minutes. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 4, 1916

Carl Rurode, who lived seven miles northwest of Clarinda, died very suddenly at his home Monday morning, Jan. 3, aged 57 years. Mr. Rurode was making preparations to celebrate the twenty-flfth anniversary of his wedding next Saturday, Jan. 8. He had gone over to a neighbor, Carl Wagoner's, to consult about some of the preparations - and while there was taken with severe pains in the stomach and over the heart. The pain passed away in a few moments, but left him feeling rather weak. Then came a second, paroxysm, harder than the first. He laid down on the lounge a few minutes and then started home, going across the field. Mr. Wagoner watching him saw him sit down by a hay stack and went over to him and found him too weak to walk. He went over to Mr. Rurode's house and told his sons, Theodore and Louis, that their father was ill and they had better help him home. The boys had just hitched up their team to start to town, and they drove over and brought Mr. Rurode home. They proposed to give up their trip to town but he told them not to do so, as he would be all right in a short time, and they drove away. Shortly after they left, and while his wife was applying hot cloths to relieve him, a third attack came. Calling to his wife he said; "I can't stand this pain," and as Mrs; Rurode put her arms around him to lift him up, he died in her arms. Mrs. Rurode immediately telephoned to his cousin, John Rurode, in Clarinda, who met the boys when they got to town, and told them of their father's death. Sending the team to the feed yard, Mr. Rurode and the boys were taken back by E. S. Bolen in his automobile.
Mr. Rurode was born in Vilsen, Germany, and came to Page county thirty-three years ago, settling upon the farm on which he died. Jan. 8, 1891, he was married to Mrs. Lena Rols, who with five children and two stepchildren whom he adopted, survive him. The children are: Mrs. Mary Grenewaldt of Woonsocket, S. Dak.; Theodore, Mrs. Emma Sunderman, Louis, Otto, Gustie and Laura, all of whom will be at the funeral, which takes place at his home this (Thursday) afternoon, interment being at the German Lutheran cemtery in Nodaway township. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 6, 1916

Yorktown
April 2.—Mrs. Fred Rurode died at her home in Yorktown Friday evening March 30, about 7:30 o'clock, after an illness of only a few days. Mrs. Herman Miller, a daughter, and Will and Dan Rurode of Paterson did not get home until after she had passed away. The funeral services were conducted in the Lutheran church by the Rev. Mr. Horn, and burial in Summit cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 5, 1917

Mary Caroline Wilhelmina Weyhmiller Rurode was born Nov. 5th, 1855 in Jackson county, Ind., where she was also baptized and confirmed.   In 1882 she came to Page county, Iowa, and has lived here ever since.   On February 18, 1886, she was united in marriage to Fred Rurode.   They resided in Nodaway township and later in Harlan township, Page county. Last December they moved to Yorktown,
retiring from farm life. Here Mrs. Rurode suddenly became sick with brain fever last Wednesday and soon losing conciousness, died Friday evening, March 30th, at the age of 61 years, 4 months and 25 days.
She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, two sons, William and Daniel; three daughters, namely, Mrs. Mary Sump, Mrs. Anna Huseman and Mrs. Herman Mueller, six grandchildren, four brothers, Henry and Will Weyhmiller of this county and John and Geo. Weyhmiller of Jackson county, Ind., 4 sisters, Mrs. Geo. Bishop, ; Mrs. John Albrandt of Dodge City, Kans., and Mrs. Earnest Steeve of Page county, and her aged mother, in Indiana.
The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in the Lutheran church. Burial was in Summit cemetery. Rev. Horn had charge of the services. A male quartette composed of Rev. Horn, Geo. Lackaman, Wm. Nothwehr and M. List furnished the music. The pallbearers were Louis Gcecker, Henry and Will Weyhmiller, Henry Huseman, Earnest Steve and Fred Meyers. Many beautiful floral offering's were contributed by relatives and friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 5, 1917

Rurody, Herman's BABY - The three-months old baby of Mr. and Mrs, Herman Rurody, died yesterday, after an illness of only a day The child had a form of the cholera. Thus, like the rose, it cast its beauty and faded away to be gone forever. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 9, 1911

Rush, Alphia - Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rush residing over near Hawleyville were called to mourn the death of their two year old daughter, Alphia, Jan. 19 1904, from lung fever. It is a severe bereavement to the family. The little one was buried at Rose Hill cemetery.        [Jan 1904]

Alphia Rush, the two-year old daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rush, living five miles northeast of Clarinda, died Tuesday morning at 2 o'clock, of lung trouble. Funeral services were held at the Rose Hill church Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 12: 30 o'clock conducted by Rev. IlgenFritz. The many friends of the bereaved parents extend their sympathy in this hour of sorrow. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1904

Clifton Elmer Rush, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rush of this city, was born September 9, 1907, and died at the family home in northeast Clarinda at 2:30 Sunday morning, March 7, 1909, after a prolonged illness with stomach trouble. The funeral was held, at the home Monday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. J. W. Abel of the M. E. church, and the little body was laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
Card of Thanks.
We desire to express our sincere gratitude to all our kind friends whose sympathy and aid during our recent bereavement have been snch a comfort to us.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rush.CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 11, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rush were called to mourn the death of their son,Clifford Rush. Sunday morning, March 7, from stomach trouble. The little one would have been 18 months old had he lived until yesterday. The funeral took place Monday at 2:30 from the home and interment.in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 11, 1909

Fredie Rush, son of Mr .and Mrs. Wm. Rush who formerly lived north west of Clarinda, later moving to town died Thursday evening at his home in St. Joseph.   Mr. Rush who was a nephew of Mrs. Geo. Ferris of this city has many friends here.   The family moved to St. Joseph about thirteen years   ago.   The   funeral was held at that place Sunday afternoon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 2, 1917

Ora W. Rush was born the 12th of May, 1899, and died the 8th of June, 1900, aged one year and 26 days. He had become the pet of the household but now shines as a jewel in the home of Him who has said "Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven."

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 19, 1900

Born in Douglas township, Page county, Iowa, June 11, 1885, Verd Rush died July 26, 1917, at Garden City, Kan., having attained the age of 32 years 1 month and 15 days. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rush, who after living on their farm in Douglas township moved to Clarinda and from here to St. Joseph, Mo. The son, Verd, was married to Miss Myrtle Teegarden of St. Joseph, Aug. 14, 1917 [sic, 1907], who, with their little son, Doyle, survive. His father died a number of years ago. His mother, Mrs. Susan Rush, one sister, Mrs. Robert Swarthouse, and three brothers, Roy and Albert of St. Joseph, and William Rush of Clarinda, also survive, as well as a number of other relatives and a host of his friends. Verd was ambitious to the last and only ceased his work with a St. Joseph paint and glass house when it was impossible for him to work any longer on account of the serious inroads which tuberculosis had made on his health. He stuck to his employment until a short time before his death. His funeral was in St. Joseph, Mo., last Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and burial was in Mount Auburn cemetery in that city. His grave there is near that of his father. William Rush of Clarinda, brother of the deceased, and Carl Sierp of Valley township, attended the funeral from Page county. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 2, 1917

Mr. William Rush, 76 years, 2 months and 14 days old, died at 11:20 p. m., January 12, 1913, at
his residence, 1003 Green street, St. Joseph, Mo. He is survived by his wife, four sons and one
daughter, Mrs. R. G. Sworthout, of St Joseph, Mo., W. B. Rush of Clarinda, Iowa, Albert, Roy and Verd, all of St. Joseph. He was born in Morrow county, Ohio, October 29, 1836, where he was reared on the farm amd attended the common schools. In February, 1863 he removed to Henry county, Illinois, where be resided for two years. He them removed to Mercer county, Illinois, where he lived until 1870, when he moved to Page county, Iowa, settling on a farm of 160 acres five miles north amd one mile west of Clarinda, where be lived until 1897, when he moved to Clarinda, where he lived until 1901, when he moved to St. Joseph , Mo., making that his home until his death. He was married to Susan Piper, a native of Franklin county, Pennsylvania, Dec. 14, 1865, in Henry county, Illinois. He was a member of the Evangelical church, until he moved to Clarinda, where he associated himself , with the First Christian church of this place. On taking up his residence at St. Joseph, Mo;., he placed his membership with Woodson Chapel Christian church of that place, and lived a devoted Christian life until he was called to his home above. He was a kind amd loving husband and father. His death is deeply mourned by all who knew him.       CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 23, 1913

Russell, Herman - " Herman Russell is dead," was the sad and startling word that spread throughout the city Saturday about noon, coming from Lincoln, Neb. He had left here early in the week for a business trip through the west, following his arrival here a few weeks since from New York with his wife who is spending the summer with her parents. Herman was in usual good health but after arriving at Lincoln was troubled with pains in his back and side and a physician pronounced it appendicitis. An operation was performed and he rallied for a time when he began to sink away. His wife was telegraphed to Friday and she left here on the first train in company with her brother, Harry Chamberlain. Herman survived until about 11 a. m. Saturday when he passed away. He had been engaged for many years with a bonding firm in New York and spending summer vacations here while making business trips throughout the west. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs W. W. Russell, about 53 years of age and the oldest of a family of seven children. His early life was spent in this city. The remains were brought here Monday and the funeral look place Tuesday at 4 o'clock from the home of Mrs Russell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Chamberlain, on North 15th street, conducted by Rev Wm. Stevenson. With the relatives the community mourns his untimely death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 4, 1912

Herman Russell, son of W. W. and Lura A. Russell, was born in Amity township Sept. 23, 1858. The father, who was an early settler, coming to this county from Illinois in 1856, enlisting in the Union army and after the war was elected clerk of the county court, upon which the family moved, to this city. Mr. Russell received his education in the public school here, being under Prof. J. A. Woods, and later attended school at Simpson college, Indianola, and at the State university, Iowa City, graduating from the law department of the latter school. After leaving school he had experience in the loan business in Council Bluffs, Omaha and Sioux City. His father started the Iowa Security Co. in this city and the son became a member of this institution, at present conducted by B. B. Westoatt, who succeeded his father in it. In later years Mr. Russell has been engaged in handling securities on a larger scale, New York and Denver being the fields of his operations. He was located in New York at the time of his death, but as was his custonm, he and his wife, formerly Miss Minnie Chamberlain, had come west and were visiting with Mrs. Russell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Chamberlain, Mr. Russell making Clarinda his headquarters for the summer. 
On Monday, June 24th, he went to Lincoln, where on Wednesday he was taken sick with appendicitis and operated on the next day, passing away Saturday, June 20th. His wife was at his bedside, amd Harry Chamberlain and W. W. Welch went out Saturday, Mr. Welch and Mrs. Russell bringing the remains to this city Monday afternoon.
As mentioned; in this paper last week, the funeral services were held from the D. C. Chamberlain home Tuesday afternoon, July 2nd, conducted by Rev. Wm. Stevenson. Prof. J. A. Woods paid a tribute to the life of the deceased. The pall bearers were H. E. Parslow, Ed. F. Rose, H. H. Scott, Geo. Gillespie, Dr. T. E. Powers, Dr. E. T. Farrens, W. W. Welch and E. B. Westcott. Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery, near where the mother of the deceased was buried.
W. W. Russell, the father, was here from Denver to attend the funeral. A brother, Norman, died in Denver previously. Among the surviving relatives of the deceased are his sister, Miss Nettie Russell, of Denver, Mrs. Dell Raub, Phoenix, Ariz., and his brothers, Elmer, of near Sonora, Calif., and Clem, of Denver.
The late Herman Russell was a man of most excellent character, honest and upright, and well liked by
the numerous friends which he made everywhere. In the business circles in which he moved his judgment was taken by men high in the financial world as sound and trustworthy. In their sorrow the relatives have the sympathy of a large circle of friends who share with them their grief. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 11, 1912

Herman Russell, a former resident of this city, and well known here, who has been west for some time from his home in New York City, died last week at a hospital in Lincoln, Nebr., following an operation for appendicitis, with which he was suddenly attacked while on the road. The body was brought to this city and burial was had Tuesday afternoon from the residence of Mrs Russell’s father, D.C. Chamberlain, conducted by Rev Wm Stevenson. The following acted as pall bearers: H.E. Parslow, Ed F. Rose, H.H. Scott, Geo Gillespie, Dr T.E. Powers, Dr E.T. Farrens, W.W. Welch and E.B. Westcott. The obituary will be given in full next week.

Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 4, 1912

The sad news reached this city last week of the sudden death of Mrs. W. W. Russell of at Denver, Colo.    She had been in usual health even to the time of going to bed Sunday evening, making no complaint, but in the morning she was discovered resting in the embrace of death.  Mr. and Mrs. Russell were residents of this city for years and enjoyed the highest esteem of everyone. For several years past they resided at Denver and greatly enjoyed entertaining Clarinda and Page county visitors to that city, and especially this fall when scores made trips out there. Her remains were brought to this city Friday and the funeral was held at the M. E. church at 3 p. m., conducted by Rev. T.  McK. Stuart of Chariton. She leaves a husband, two daughters, Misses Dollie and Nettie, and one son, Herman, together with a host of friends to mourn her death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 5, 1905

The body of Mrs. W. W. Russell arrived here on the 11:35 train today and the funeral services are being held this afternoon at the Methodist church. Mrs. Russell died in Denver where she and her husband have lived for the last fourteen years. Before that time they were for many years well known and highly respected residents of Page county and Clarinda. After serving in the Civil war Mr. Russell returned to his Page county home and was elected to the office of county treasurer, and served several terms in that position in the late 60's and 70's. After retiring from that office he went into the real estate business and continued in it till he left our city. Mrs. Russell was well known and loved in Clarinda and College Springs, where the family lived before coming here. An obituary of Mrs. Russell will appear in Tuesday's Herald. Mr. Russell accompanied the body nere. A large cortege of old friends met them at the train. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 29, 1905

Lura A. Russell. - Lura A. Phelps was born near Pottsdam, N. Y., March 17, 1836. While still a young girl she moved with her parents to Bureau county, Ill., where she attended school and college, and where in 1857 she was married to W. W. Russell. The same year they moved to Page county and took up their residence near College Springs, where they lived until the opening of the Civil war, and where their first child, Herman, was born. At the call for volunteers, the young husband and father went to the front, and Mrs. Russell, taking the little boy, returned to Illinois, where she taught school until the return of her husband at the close of the war. They then returned to Page county and continued to reside here until 1890, when they went to Denver where they have since made their home. After his return from the army, Mr. Russell was elected to the office of county treasurer, which position he filled for several terms. Retiring from this office, Mr. Russell moved with his family to a farm in Fremont township and there did a great work for the county in the liberal and progressive improvement of his large farm, the well tilled fields and fine improvements of which were long considered as models by the farmers of Page county. Moving from the farm to Clarinda again he performed the same service for our city, building what was then the finest residence in Clarinda. Their beautiful home became at once the center of the social life of the community. Mrs. Russell through all these years was a devoted wife and mother, and a woman wnose beautiful Christian character and queenly social qualities were impressed upon all who came in touch with her personality. Not only in her hospitable home was her influence felt. She took an active part in church work and with her husband contributed largely in a material way to the upbuilding of the church in Clarinda. She was active in the mission society, and in every undertaking of the church she directed her energies in unselfish devotion to the betterment of mankind. Outside of the church she was equally faithful to every worthy undertaking. In the Woman's Relief Corps she was untiring in her personal endeavors to do good.

Her life in the home was beautiful indeed.  She became the mother of five children who survive her and testify   to a mother's self-effacing love  manifested   constantly by her tender care and patient forbearance and devotion.  Her life in the home was always bright and cheerful and in looking forward to death she had said to her husband and children, "I want the    Lord   to   take  me when I  am   feeling  well."   Her wish came   true.  On the evening before her death she retired to rest, being in even better than her usual health, and a few hours later was found as she had fallen asleep, but it was the sleep from which there is no awakening   on   earth.    She was very happy that night for they had just received a telegram from their son,  Herman and wife from New York announcing their safe return across   the   Atlantic.     Thus the wonderful mother-love of this good woman, satisfied by the knowledge of her children's safety was to her in the last hours of her life a source of happiness and a fulfillment of the wish so often expressed. The children are Herman, of New York City; Nettie, who is teaching in Denver: Elmer, on a ranch near Sonora, Colorado;    Clement has a   position of responsibility in a lumber establishment in Denver; and Dell is situated in Wyoming and has a position in the Reclaimation Service.   Mr. Russell, who   was here at the time of the funeral returned to Denver yesterday, and Mr. and Mrs, Herman Russell also returned to New York last night. Card of Thanks—To the friends who so generously comforted us by many acts of kindness and especially to those who extended a genuine sympathy to us in the bereavement of the loss of the noble wife and mother,  we W. W. Russell and children, return heartfelt thanks, wishing and believing that when like sorrows come you will each and all receive the full measure of sympathy you so richly deserve and which  under   such circumstances is the most heavenlike and comforting attribute with which an all wise providence has endowed us. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 29, 1905

Herman Russell and wife of New York were called to this city last Thursday by a telegram from his father, W.W. Russell, of Denver, that his mother had died suddenly and would be buried here Friday. It was a sad mission especially following closely upon their return from a summer visit through Europe. But they were glad to be able to attend the last sad rites. They left Monday for New ork. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Oct 5, 1905

Russell, Nettie R. - Meets Untimely Death
A telegram from Denver the day before Christmas stated that Miss Nettie Russell had been killed by an automobile. Mrs. Herman Russell of Clarinda, sister-in-law of the woman who was killed, left hurriedly for Denver, and accompanied the remains back to Clarinda, the funeral cortege reaching here Wednesday noon, and going at once to the cemetery, where the body of Miss Russell was laid beside that of her father, W. W. Russell, whose remains were brought here from Denver last April.
Denver, Colo., Friday, Dec. 24th.
Miss Nettie R. Russell, 52 years old, for twenty-five years a teacher in the Denver schools, was hit by an automobile in the street across from the public library last evening a few minutes after 5 o'clock. As she lay unconscious in the street S. E. Norton of the Norton-Buick Auto company, driving by in his machine, hastened to her side. Henry B. Russell of 348 Lafayette, coming from the library, rushed to the side of Mr. Norton. Together they picked Miss Russell's unconscious form up to take it to the library building. As they rose with their burden another automobile, driven by Fred S. Edmonds, for the Spray Tea and Coffee company, flashed out of the mist and darkness at a high rate of speed, spectators say, and all three were knocked to the street.
A crowd gathered. A passing automobile was pressed into service and Miss Russell was hurried to the county hospital. Examination showed her skull was fractured and that her neck was broken. She was bruised over the eye as if from a blow.
The physicians saw she was beyond medical aid. She died in thirty minutes after her arrival.
Others in the crowd as the Spray auto hit the three hurried to the side of Mr. Norton.
He was placed in an automobile and taken to St. Cule's. hospital and it was found he had concussion of the brain, a wrenched back and numerous minor bruises.
Mr. Cassell was cut and bruised but able to go to his home.
The body of Miss Russel was taken to the undertaking parlor of Deputy Coroner Burke.
It lay unidentified until late last night when reporters for The News, working on the slight clew furnished by the tailor's mark in the inside of the jacket worn by the dead woman, brought the tailor, G. O. Johnson, to the undertakers and had him identify the clothing as that sold to Miss Russell.
Thru relatives the indentification was then completed.
As the second automobile struck Miss Russell and the rescuers, several packages she still held tight to her side, altho unconscious, were scattered over the muddy street. At the coroner's it was found these contained candles and ornaments for a Christmas tree.
Boy Is Waiting.
Later at night when the identification of the school teacher had been completed the import of these trinkets that told of Christmas cheer was revealed.
As the automobile brought death to Miss Russell, across the street in the library a boy waited.
His name is Lester Smith and he is 9 years old. It was while hurrying to meet the lad, whom she had recently taken into her home, that the teacher met her death.
Until 9 o'clock Lester waited for his benefactress. The library then closing, he set out for the home of Miss Russell at 891 South Pennsylvania street. He had heard nothing of the accident.
Arriving at the home he found it dark and went to the corner drug store.
He waited there until 11 o'clock, and then the druggist closed. Lester told of the strange manner in which Miss Russell had failed to come home, and while he was explaining to the druggist, reporters for The News came and told why Miss Russell had not returned.
Kindly neighbors took charge of the boy.
Miss Russell had lived at the Pennsylvania street address for some years. Her father recently died, and since she had been alone except for the boy, Lester, whom she had taken from the State Home for Dependent Children, where she had taught a class for the last eight years. Formerly she was at the Lincoln school.
Made Shopping Tour.
Taking Lester with her, Miss Russell left for downtown yesterday about noon.
She made a tour of the stores and went to the court house to transact some business.
She told Lester to go to the library and wait for her.
The boy says he had been sent to the library about 4:30 o'clock.
Shortly after 5 o'clock the rainstorm came up. Miss Russell had not even reached the center of the street when she was struck by the first automobile. No passerby has been located who saw the first accident.
Body Is Bruised.
Bruises over the eye and on the side of the head lead to the suggestion that possibly she might have been felled by footpads.
This theory advanced for the teacher being unconscious, in the street is supported by the fact, that her purse, in which Lester, her ward, says there was money and her house keys, has never been located.
A coroner's jury will be called to sit upon the death of the teacher. It will be up to the jury to say whether the injuries which caused death were caused by the first machine or by the second car driven by the Spray employe.

Relatives Take Body. Miss Russell came to Denver from Clarinda, Iowa, She is survived by two brothers and a sister. The brothers are Elmer Russell, formerly of Denver, now living in California, and Clem
Russell, a traveling salesman who lives at 24 West Second street.
The sister is Mrs. Delia Raub, employed by the government reclamation service at St. Ignatius, Mont.
Mrs. Clem Russell and her son, Hector, came to the undertaker's last night and took charge of the body.
Miss Louise A. Merrill, principal of the pubile school conducted at the state home, paid high tribute to Miss Russell.
She said she had the love of hundreds of pupils and former pupils and only the day before had been happy at the Christmas she was planning for her little ward whom she had taken into her home from the state home.
Last night the police were seeking for the driver of the car that first knocked the teacher unconscious. They had no clew to give them even a start.
They are also working upon the theory that she may have been felled by a robber who took her purse, altho this is not given such credence at headquarters. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT and CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 30, 1915

CLARINDA HERALD - also had the coronor's inquest results -

The corner's inquest was held in Denver Monday evening.   The driver of the automobile, which struck the rescuing party and same so near killing them, was absolved from any blame, as it was found that he was not going at top speed, and an auto just ahead had drawn up to the curb, thus shutting the rescuing party ahead out of sight of of the second driver. The streets of Denver at this point are very much crowded, and under ordinary conditions a person would not be walking in the street at that point.
It was shown at the coronors inquest that the second auto had run entirely over her chest.   There was a mark on her head where the skull was crushed, but this was not done in the second accident, as it was on the other side of her head; so the first blow, from whatever it came, was the one that caused death, in all probability.  But whether it came from being hit with an auto or by a footpad no one will ever know, as no evidence either way was produced at the inquest.   At the inquest one man testified to having seen a woman in front of an approching automobile just before the accident, and he thought it was the same woman, but did not see her hurt, and the witness did not know whether the other women got away or whether she was knocked down and this was the woman whom the second auto ran over.
Miss Nettie Russell was born in Clarinda, on the site of what now is the Dr. Sellards residence. She lived here with her parents until 1890, then went with her parents to Denver, which has since been their home. Her mother died in 1905, since which time she has kept the home in Denver, meanwhile teaching school. Her father W. W. Russell, died last April, leaving her at home alone, and this led her to take into the home the little adopted boy who waited for her so patiently at the library building and the drugstore near their heme. The Russell family were among our first Page county residents, Mr Russell coming here in 1856 from Illinois, driving in a wagon Ottumwa, which was then the terminus of the C. B. & Q. railway. A year later he married an Illinois girl. Then came the cruel war, and he joined the 8th la. cavalry, serving through the war, and at the close of the conflict settled near College Springs, but later same to Clarinda where the daughter Nettie was born. He was county clerk several terms. The large residence on'the hill southwest of town was built by the Russells, now owned by A. W. Parker. Two of the sons having gone to Denver, the family moved there in 1890. This is the fourth sorrowful trip back home to Clarinda they have been called on to make, Mrs. W. W. Russell being brought back for burial in 1890, then the son Herman whose home was in New York but who died suddenly in Lincoln from an attack of appendicitis, the father W. W. Russell, last spring, and now the unmarried daughter who had dedicated her life to the care of her parents and to teaching. Two of Miss Russell's brothers survive, Elmer Russell in California, Clem Russell of Denver, and Mrs. A. N. Raub who is connected with the U. S. Reclamation Service in northern Montana.
Elmer Russell from California and Mrs. Raub from Montana both came to Clarinda from Denver with the remains, and are staying at the Chamberlain home 1101 N. 15th Street. Rev. Abram S. Woodard pronounced the final words at the grave in Cterinda cemetery.       CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 30, 1915

Russell, Ottawa C. - Ottawa C. Russell died at his home southwest of Clarinda last Tuesday noon at thirty-seven years of age.  He came to this county in his boyhood days and has lived here ever since.   He was united in marriage to Miss Hattie McNutt April 12, 1892, to which union four children were born, three boys and one girl.   One boy, Glen, died in infancy in 1895.    He leavesa wife and three children to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father.   Funeral services were held at the home yesterday at 1:30 o'clock and the remains were interred in the Covenanter cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 20, 1903

Ottaway Russell died Tuesday evening at his home southwest of the city, from consumption. He had been in poor health some time but his death was unexpected by all. He was about 35 years of age and leaves a wife and three children. The funeral was held at the home at 1:30 today, and his remains laid to rest in the Covenanter church cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 19, 1903

Ray Russell, aged 33, son of Mrs. H. L. Kinney of Braddyville died in Los Angeles, Calif., Tuesday, May 24, 1921 The cause of his death was tuberculosis. He was a former Page county boy. Besides his mother and stepfather is survived by a brother Dale Russell, of Concordia, Kans. The remains arrived in Braddyville Tuesday evening. The funeral is to be at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Braddyville Methodist Episcopal church. Interment will be south of Elmo, Mo. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 2, 1921

Ray Russell, aged 33, was buried at Elmo, Mo., last Thursday afternoon, the funeral being held at Braddyville. He was the son of Mrs. H. L. Kenney, and is survived by her and by a brother Dale, of Concordia, Kans. His death occurred at Los Angeles, Calif., May 2th. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 9, 1921

W. W. Russell died April 15, at his home in Denver, Colo., after several years of feeble health, aged 80 years, 1 month and 24 days.   Mr. Russell was born on a farm in Fayette county, Ill., Feb. 22, 1835, and came to Page county in 1856, locating on a farm near College Springs.   In July, 1863, he enlisted in Co. A, Eighth Iowa cavalry, and served in the cause of the union army until the close of the civil war.   On July 29,   1864,  Mr.  Russell was taken prisoner by the confederates with other members of his regiment and company and suffered the horrors of Andersonville and other rebel prisons for nine long months.   At the close of the war he returned to this county in 1865, and  took  up farming in the summer and school teaching in the winter. In 1868 he was elected clerk of the district court and served four terms. Following this he was a candidate for state senator from this district before the republican convention but was defeated for the nomination by Judge Hubbard of Red Oak.   He then engaged in  the abstract, loan and real estate business.    The property now owned by W. A. Parker on West Clark street was for years his home.   A good many years ago he took up his residence in  Denver   owing  to failing health. He was married Aug. 18, 1857, to Miss Laura A. Phelps of Illinois, and seven children were born to them, three of whom, with the wife and mother,  passed away   several years ago.   The remains of Mr. Russell were brought to this city Monday noon, accompanied by his daughters, Miss Nettie Russell of Denver, with whom he had made his home for years, and Mrs. Della  Raub  of  Great Falls, Mont. The members of Warren Post No. 11, G. A. R , met them at the train and accompanied the remains to the city cemetery where following prayer by Rev.  A.  S.  Woodard of the M. E. church and the impressive ritualistic services of the G. A. R.,  the remains were laid to rest by the side of his be loved wife and children.   A singular circumstance in connection with this burial service is the fact that the six pall bearers, Henry Loranz, J. N. Miller, Luke Akin, Hiram Davison, Henry Drace and Henry Snodderly were all members of Co. A, Eighth Iowa cavalry, and two of these, Mr.  Loranz and Mr. Miller, together with the late Mr Russell, were all prisoners in Andersonville at the same time.   There were also other members of the regiment present.    This is a  notable record among soldier comrades which seldom if ever occurred and will surely never occur again among our boys of the dark days of the early '60's.  Mr. Akin now lives at Kellerton, Iowa,  Mr. Davison at New Market, Mr. Drace at Coin, Mr. Snodderly at Yorktown, Mr Miller and Mr. Loranz of this city. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 27, 1915

W. W. Russell   Brought   Here For Burial

The noon train Monday was met at the station by a number of Grand Army comrades and former friends of W. W. Russell, gathered there to accompany the remains to the cemetery, and perform the last sad rites over the open grave of their former army comrade and fellow townsman. Mr. Russell died in Denver on April 15th. A short funeral was held there, and then his daughter, Miss Nettie Russell brought the remains to Clarinda, where, according to his request, the G. A. R. ritual was used at the grave, services being conducted by Warren Post.
W. W. Russell was one of our oldest Page county settlers, having come to this county in 1856. He was born in Vandalia, Ill., Feb. 22nd, 1835. In 1856 he came to Page county for the first time, being compelled to drive from Ottumwa, which was the terminus of the railway at that time. A year later he was married, in La Moille, Ill., to Miss Lura Phelps. At the first call for volunteers, Mr. Russell joined the federal army, being a member of the Eighth Iowa Cavalry, and saw much service, his army experiences being among the dearest memories of his life. For two months he was in Libby prison, and for nine months in Andersonville. Returning to Page county, he settled on a farm near College Springs. He was elected as county clerk, and served several terms. In 1890 he went to Denver, two of his sons having gone there before him, Elmer and Clem. The boys later went further west, but the family lived on in Denver, his wife having died in 1905, and at time of his death Mr. Russell was living with his daughter Nettie, having been an invalid for the past two years from hardening of the arteries.
The pall bearers at his funeral in Clarinda were six members of his old army regiment, who came from nearby towns to perform the last service for their departed comrade.
None of his brothers or sisters are living, the names of his four children who survive being Miss Nettie Russell of Denver, Mrs. A. N. Raub of Great Falls, Mont., Elmer Russell of Sonora, Calif., and Clem Russell of Salt Lake City. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1915

William Russell of Shambaugh died last Sunday at one o'clock, and was buried Monday at 2:30 p. m., the funeral services being held at the church of God. The deceased was the father of Wm. and Elmer Russell of this place. Several from here attended the funeral, as Mr. Russell was well known and well thought of in this community. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 18, 1918

William Russell was born Sept. 10, 1845, in Knoxville, Knox. Co.,Ill., and died at his home in Shambaugh April 14, 1918, age 72 years, 7 months, and 4 days.
He was the sixth son of Isaac and Elizabeth Russell, and spent his boyhood days around Knoxville until Sept. 10, 1863, at the age of 18, when he enlisted in company B 89 Ill. Inf., and then transferred to 59 Ill. Inf., and was honorably discharged Dec. 8, 1865. He returned to Knoxville, where he lived untill Dec. 6, 1873, when he came to Iowa and was married to Elizabeth A. Castle, Dec. 25, 1873, in Queen City, Iowa. To this union were born eleven children, five of whom survive: William Miles and Elmer Milton of Braddyville, Frank Edwin and Mrs. Nellie Elva McClelland of Shambaugh, and Addie Isabel at home.
He is also survived by one brother, Charles Russell ot East Galesburg, Ill., and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Mundvilder of Washington, Kans., Mrs. Jane Brooks of Abingdon, Ill. Brother Russell was converted to Jesus in the year 1877, united with the church of God and lived a consistent christian life. A short time before he left this world he said he wasn't afraid to die and while we mourn his loss, yet our loss is his eternal gain.
Sleep on dear one and take thy rest, God called thee home, He thot it best.
The funeral was held at the church of God Monday afternoon at 2:00 p. m.. conducted by Rev. G. W. Wyatt. Interment was made at the Davis cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 18, 1918

The funeral of William Russell was held Monday afternoon from the Church of God, conducted by Rev. G. W. Wyatt. Burial was in the Davis cemetery in East River township. The Journal has been furnished with the following particulars concerning Mr. Russell: "William Russell was born Sept. 10; 1845, in Knoxville, Knox county, Ill., and died at his home in Shambaugh, April 14, 1918, age 72 years 7 months and 4 days. He was the sixth son of Isaac and Elizabeth Russell. He spent his boyhood days around Knoxville until Sept. 10, 1863, at the age of 18 years, when he enlisted in Company B, Eighty-ninth Illinois infantry, and then transferred to the Fifty-ninth Illinois infantry, and was honorably discharged Dec. 8, 1865, after which he returned to Knoxville, where he lived until Dec. 6, 1873, when he came to Iowa and was married to Elizabeth A. Castle Dec. 25, 1873, in Queen City, this state. To this union were born eleven children, five of whom survive: William Miles and Elmer Milton of Braddyville, Frank and Mrs. Nellie Elva McClelland of Shambaugh, and Addie Isabel at home. He is also survived by one brother, Charles Russell, of East Galesburg, Ill., and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Mundwilder of Washington, Kan.,, and Mrs.
Jane Brooks of Abingdon, Ill. Brother Russell was converted to Jesus in the year 1877, united with the Church of God and lived a consistent Christian life.   A short time before he left this world he said he was not afraid to die, and while we mourn our loss yet our loss is his eternal gain. " 'Sleep on dear one, and take thy 'Sleep on dear one, and take thy rest; God Called thee home, He thought it best.' " CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 18, 1918

Amos Ryan, one of the young men whom J. W. Ratekin, the seed man of Shenandoah, sent south to work on a plantation was shot and killed Thursday last. The young man did not remain in Mr. Ratekin's employ but secured a job on another plantation near the town of Bo Bo in Mississippi, near Clarksdale. Saturday night he came home late and entering by the wrong door was mistaken for a burglar and shot dead. The body was buried in the cemetery of his former home at Conway, Iowa. A brother of young Ryan was killed in the H. & S. yards at Shenandoah about fifteen years ago.— Fremont County Sun. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 3, 1909

Sumner Richard Ryan died at the home of his stepfather and mother, Mr and Mrs Charley Timmonds, in this city Nov. 1, 1918. The young main was 28 years 1 month and 7 days. He leaves two brothers and three sisters. He was born in Quitman, Mo. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 7, 1918

Sumner Richard Ryan was born in Quitman, Mo. September, 24th, 1890 and died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Timmons in Clarinda, November 1st, 1918 of Influenza. Besides his parents, he leaves two brothers and three sisters.