Isaac Bounty Shields passed away peacefully, at his home in Clarinda, March 21st, 1920 after several years of patient suffering.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, at the Free Methodist Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Williamson, assisted by Rev. Ingraham and Rev. Pyner. The text for the funeral sermon being taken from Job 14; 14. The services at the grave in Birchwood cemetery, Clarinda, were in charge of Warren Post G. A. R.
Born in Pribble County; near Dayton, Ohio, June 26th, 1834, when but a child he moved with his parents .to Carroll County, Indiana, and there spent most of his boyhood days.
In 1861 he enlisted in the Civil war, serving over three years, and later became a member of the G. A. R. Since then he has devoted his time mostly to farming, until retiring from active life about ten years ago.
March 16th, 1879 he was united in marriage to Mary A. Mason. All five of the children are still living, Albert and Mamie Shields in Clarinda, Mrs. Pearl Fine near Siam, Mrs. Carrie Fine in Braddyville, and Mrs. Myrtle Lieser in Omaha.
In 1873 he was clearly converted, and died victorious in the Christian faith.
He leaves the wife who has been his life's helpmate, to mourn his loss, besides the five children and twenty grandchildren with many friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 25, 1920

Isaac B. Shields,
Isaac Bounty Shields passed away peacefully at his home in Clarinda, Sunday, March 21, 1920, after several years of patient suffering. Funeral services were held Tuesday, at the Free Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. M. Williamson, assisted by Rev. Mr. Ingraham and Rev. Mr. Pyner, the text for the funeral sermon being taken from Job xiv, 14. The services at the grave in Birchwood cemetery, Clarinda, were in charge of Warren post, G. A. R. Born in Preble county, near Dayton, O., June 26, 1834, when but a child he moved with his parents to Carroll county, Ind., and there spent most of his boyhood days. In 1861 he enlisted in the Civil war, serving over three years, and later became a member of the G. A. R. Since then he has devoted his time mostly to farming, until retiring from active life about ten years ago. March 16, 1879, he was united in marriage to Mary A. Mason. All five of the children are still living, Albert and Mamie Shields in Clarinda, Mrs. Pearl Fine near Siam, Mrs. Carrie Fine in Braddyville, and Mrs. Myrtle Lieser in Omaha. In 1873 he was clearly converted, and died victorious in the Christian faith. He leaves the wife who has been his life's helpmate, to mourn their loss, besides, the five children and twenty grandchildren, with many friends. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 25, 1920

Shields, Pearl Pauline -
Siam, May —[Special correspondence of The Journal]—Pearl Pauline Shields, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Shields, was born in Page county, Iowa., Feb. 5, 1903. At the age of 3 years she moved with her parents to their present home north of Siam. From this place she entered school and has since been a very regular attendant. Pearl was a regular Sunday school attendant and her interest was greatly appreciated by her teacher and comrades in the Sunday school. A gloom passed over the entire neighborhood when on Friday, April 28, 1916, it was told that Pearl was dead, after an illness of three weeks. She was 13 years 2 months and 23 days of age. She leaves to mourn their loss besides her father and mother, two sisters, Elsie and Viva, and seven brothers, Grover, Clifford, Frank, John, Dewey, Darwin and Fred, many other relatives and a host of friends. Pearl was a general favorite with her teacher and school mates as well as the older people, and will be missed by everyone. The funeral was held from the Christian church at Siam, conducted by Rev. W. E. Robb of the Christian church of Bedford. Interment  was in the Siam cemetery by the side of her older sister, Mrs. Anna Sinclair, and baby brother, Arnold Lee. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 4, 1916

fAt Creston a woman suicided Tuesday of last week, by tying three flatirons to her neck, then lying down in the bathtub and turning on the water. Her husband was a switchman, Ward A Shiffer, who returned from work at midnight, and hearing the water running in the bath room, went in to investigate. The wife had her clothes still on. The husband gives ill health on the part of his wife as the probable cause. Mrs. Shiffer formerly lived in Nodaway, the body being taken there for interment. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 12, 1920

Shinn, Rev Tourman - Rev. Shinn died Friday morning at his home on South 14th street aged 55 years. He had been sick for several weeks from an affliction which baffled the physicians, but the cause of his death was attributed to poisoning, through a mixture used in spraying fruit trees. He had been a Free Methodist preacher for years but later took up evangelistic work among the poor classes. The funeral took place Saturday and interment at the Oak Grove cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 23, 1914

Shipps, Ella - TRAGEDY AT MARYVILLE.
With one hundred or more persons looking on, Mrs. Q. A. Gilmore, forty-five years old, wife of a Maryville livery proprietor, shot and killed Mrs. Ella Shipps, 43 years old, in the Burlington depot at Maryville Wednesday morning.

Ten minutes after the killing Mrs. Gilmore, revolver in hand entered the sheriff's office and surrendered. A charge of first degree murder probably will be placed against her. Jealousy is supposed to have prompted the killing.
Mrs. Shipps and her daughter, Miss Marie, were going to Kansas City to visit Homer Shipps, son of the murdered woman.   They arrived at the depot about 7:30 o'clock, planning to board the train which leaves Maryville at 7 :54 o'clock, but which was late that morning.   They had purchased tickets and Mrs. Shipps went to the baggage window to have their baggage checked.   Miss Marie remained near a door across the waiting room.
Mrs. Gilmore, according to witnesses,  arrived  at the  depot in a motor bus while Mrs. Shipps was purchasing railroad tickets.    She was wearing a rain coat and had her hand in the right side pocket.   She walked rapidly to where Mrs. Shipps was standing.    When a short distance away Mrs. Gilmore drew her revolver. Before anyone could interfere she fired two shot into Mrs. Shipps' back. Two more shots were fired as Mrs. Shipps was falling to the floor. Mrs. Gilmore then walked from the depot to the waiting motor bus and said: "I am Mrs. 'Quince' Gilmore. Drive me to the sheriff's office.' PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 24, 1916

Shockey, Albert - Former Clarinda Man Dead
Albert Shockey died at his home in St. Edwards, Nebr. Tuesday, Oct. 5th, 1915, at the age of 61 yrs. He is survived by his widow and seven children. Corie and Carl of this city and Frank, Harry and Emery, who are at home also two daughters, Mabel and Lou, also at home. The burial took place Wednesday afternoon at St. Edwards. Corie and Carl left Tuesday evening for St. Edwards.
Mr. Shockey was for years in the dray business with Rube Abbott in this city. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 14, 1915

Charles Shockey, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Shockey, died Saturday morning at their home in this city after a brief illness.  The little one was born the 21st day of last June. The funeral took place Sunday at 3 p. m., conducted by Rev. Findlay of Yorktown. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 19, 1903

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shoemaker, of Hastings, Iowa, mourn with them over the death of their baby, which occurred yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Shoemaker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Johnson. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 27, 1901

Fred Shoemaker died suddenly at his home in Corning, Iowa, Friday, from pneumonia, in the 36th year of his age. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shoemaker of this city and grew to manhood here. For several years past he had been working at the tinner's trade at Corning. Four years ago he was married to Miss Mabel Winnafer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Winnafer of Shenandoah, and two children were born to them. Fred was an industious young man and all deeply regret his untimely death. The remains were brought to this city and the funeral held Sunday at 2:30 p. m. from the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Douthit, conducted by Rev. O. M. Pennock, pastor of the Christian church. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 23, 1911

Frederick Wm. Shoemaker was born in Page county, Iowa, October 12, 1874. His early days were spent in Clarinda and he learned the tinner's trade when only a boy, under Chas. Lyman in Clarinda, and followed this work the remainder of his life.
He was married in Shenandoah, June 5th, 1907, to Miss Mabel Winhafer, and they went at once to Corning, Iowa, where they made their home, and where, on February 22nd, he was taken sick with pneumonia. He died March 17th, 1911, aged 36 years, 6 months .and 5 days.
There are left to mourn the early death, his wife amd two dear little daughters, Enma, aged 3 years, and Edna, aged 3 months; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shoemaker, and two sisters, Mrs. R. L. Henshaw and Mrs. John Q. Douthit, all of this city.
The body was shipped to Clarinda Saturday, and the funeral was held at the residence of John Q. Douthit, on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. M. Pennock, of the Christian church, after which the remains were laid in the family lot in the Clarinda cemetery. A number of Fred's personal friends came down from Corning, Sunday, to serve as pall bearers at the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 23, 1911

Jemima E. Stump, daughter of F. A. and Catherine Stump, born in Stark county, Ohio, May 30, 1846. With her parents she moved to Louisa county, Iowa, when nine years old, where she grew to womanhood and was married to Jasper W. Shoemaker, December 17, 1865.
In April, 1867, they moved to Page county, Iowa, where they have since made their home, having lived in Clarinda since February, 1884.
To this union were born five children, two of whom died in infancy, and Mrs. R. L. Henshaw and Mrs. J. Q. Douthit, and Fred W., who died March 17, 1911.
When a young woman she joined the Church of God, remaining a member of that church until she transferred her membrshiip with her husband to the Christian church in Clarinda, of which she died a faithful member.
Besides her husband and daughters, she leaves to mourn her death, eight grandchildren, three brothers, H. Stump, of Blythedale, Mo., F. F. Stump, Coin, Iowa, L. W. Stump, California, and one sister, Mrs. A. W. Reader, Moscow, Idaho.
The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Shoemaker's daughter, Mrs. R. L. Henshaw. They were conducted by Rev. Stevenson, Music was furnished by a quartet from the Christian church. Mr. and Mrs. John Winifer and Mrs. F. W. Shoemaker and two children, of Shenandoah, Fred Henshaw, of Ames, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stump, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stump and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Stump, of Coin were present at the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 28, 1911

Mrs. J. W. Shoemaker died Sunday evening at her home in northeast Clarinda, after a week's illness from dropsy. A good old lady has passed away. The fuueral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 28, 1911

Resolutions of Respect. Resolutions of respect and condolence adopted by the Daisy Camp No. 444, of the R. N. of A., of Clarinda, Iowa, as a tribute to the memory of Kate Shoemaker, who died at New Market May 11, 1903.
Whereas, The angel of death has entered our camp for the second time and taken from us our Neighbor, Kate Shoemaker: Therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the entire camp, do deeply regret the untimely death of our Neighbor, and extend to the bereaved husband and children our deepest sympathy and assure them that while they mourn the loss of a dear one in their home, we mourn the loss of a friend and Neighbor: and be it further
Resolved, That the charter be draped in mourning for a period of sixty days, and a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, to the New Market Herald and to the Clarinda Herald, and a copy be spread on the minutes of our camp as a tribute to her memory.
Anna Akin, Frances Deffenbaugh, Mary Burge CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 2, 1903

Mrs. Chas. Shoemaker, of New Market died at her home Monday morning at ten o'clock, at the age of twenty-four. The funeral was held from the Baptist church at New Market Tuesday, interment in the New Market cemetery. Mrs. Shoemaker was a member of the Royal Neighbors of this city and her death is the first among the beneficiary members of this camp. She carried insurance to the amount of $1000. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 15, 1903

Mrs. Mary Ann Hass Shoemaker was born August 3rd, 1835, at Elysburg, Penn., and died April 18th, 1913, in Seattle, Wash., at the home of her son, W. B. Shoemaker. On August 10th, 1857, she was married at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, to Charles Bell Shoemaker. They came to Sidney in 1859, where Mr. Shoemaker started the Fremont County Herald, which he afterwards moved to Clarinda, leaving here to enlist in the Civil War. The family then went east, Mr. Shoemaker coming west again in 1876, the family in the spring of the following year in October of which October 23rd, 1877, Mr. Shoemaker died at Burlington.
Four sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker. The eldest, Frank, died in Clarinda August 27th, 1879. The three living are James Stanley Shoemaker of Sacramento, Calif.. W. B. Shoemaker of Seattle, Wash., and C. L. Shoemaker of Hastings, Iowa.
Mrs. Shoemaker united with the Presbyterian church, in Clarinda on September 6th, 1880, by letter from the Plymouth Congregational church of Brooklyn, N. Y., of which Henry Ward Beecher was pastor.
For many years she made her home in Clarinda, returning last September to Seattle with her son, Will, who made a special trip to Clarinda to take her home with him. Some two months ago she had a stroke of apoplexy, but had seemingly completely recovered from that, when one morning she awoke with a severe pain in her head and gradually sank into an unconscious state, passing away thus.
Short services were held in Seattle and then the body was brought to Clarinda, W. B. Shoemaker accompanying it. It was taken to the residence of Mrs. J. H. Dunlap. On Tuesday afternoon there was a prayer at the house and then the funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Wm. H. Wilson, and the body, was laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery beside that of the husband and son. Besides W. B. Shoemaker of Seattle, C. L., wife and child of Hastings were also present. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 24, 1913

Mrs. Mary Anna Haas-Shoemaker, wife of the late C. B. Shoemaker, died April 18, at the home of her son, W. B Shoemaker, at Seattle, Wash., following a second stroke of paralysis. She was born Aug. 3, 1835, at Elysburg, Pa and Aug. 10, 1857 was married to Chas Bell Shoemaker, who passed away Oct, 23, 1887, at Burlington, Iowa. Four sons were born to them, Frank, who died in this city Aug. 27, 1879; Jas. S., of Sacramento; W. B., of Seattle, and C. L. of Hastings, Iowa, all of whom survive her. Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker first located in this city in 1859, and for several years following he was editor of the Page County Herald. They later removed to Burlington, Iowa. Mrs. Shoemaker was a highly respected lady and a devoted member of the Presbyterian church. Her remains were brought to this city Tuesday and the funeral conducted that afternoon from the Presbyterian church by Rev Wm Wilson. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 27, 1913

Miss Mabel Shoesmith, who was called to the bedside of her father, S S. Shoesmith, at Guthrie Center, last week, returned on Saturday, leaving him in a very critical condition, with little hope of recovery. She had hardly reached home when she received word that he had died on Saturday evening.   Mr. Shoesmith's home was at North Branch, but his death was due to an accident which befell him at Stuart a few days ago. According to the newspaper  reports, he was walking on the Stuart depot platform after dark, waiting for a train, and stepped off the platform, striking his head on the hard ground and rendering him unconscious.  But the physicians who attended him in the hospital at Guthrie Center have a different opinion. The bruises they found could not have been sustained by falling from a platform, and it is their opinion that he was struck on the head with a heavy club or other instrument, for the purpose of robbery. He had a large sum of money in his pockets before the accident, and a considerable amount of it was gone.  So the robbery theory seems plausible and may be the correct one.  Mr. Shoesmith was aged about sixty-nine years. Two of his daughters, Miss Shoesmith and Mrs. Ben Miller, are well knowr here.  His wife has been dead for several years. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 18, 1901

AGED WOMAN DEAD.

Mrs. Ellen McCord's mother, Mrs. Catherine Short, of College Springs, died at her home there last Thursday at the advanced age of 91 years. She had resided in Page county since 1862. For the past number of years she had made her home with her granddaughter, Miss Venetta Skinner, whom she raised, as the mother died years ago. Some two years ago Mrs. Short had the misfortune to fall and dislocate her hip. Since that time she had been confined to her bed and had suffered intensely. Besides the daughter, Mrs. McCord, there are two granddaughters who reside here in Coin, Mrs. Eva Smith and Mrs. Andv Turner. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 29, 1916

Miss Catherine Oron, daughter of Henry and Mary Oron, was born in Mercer county, Pa., Feb. 14, 1825, and died at her home in College Springs, Feb. 13, 1916, aged 90 years 11 months and 29 days.  In 1841 she with her parents moved to Illinois, and on Sept. 3, 1844, she was united in marriage to Prior Madison Short.   They lived happily together until Feb. 21, 1905, when he departed this life.   To this union were born five children, three of whom preceded the parents to the heavenly city.   The family moved, in 1854, to Clayton county, la.   In   1862, they moved to Page county, la,, and settled on a farm about three miles east of College Springs.  They left the farm in 1880, moving to Holt   county, Mo., where they resided until 1894. They then returned to Page county and located in College Springs, where she has since resided.   After the death of their daughter, Mrs. Cal Skinner, three of her children, Walter, Venetta and Avis, were reared and cared for by the grandparents, as tenderly as if they had been their own.    Miss Venetta Skinner, the faithful telephone operator of College Springs, and Mrs. Avis Skinner-Snodderly of Elmo, Mo., still survive their   beloved grandmother.
Mrs. Short is also survived   by two daughters, Mrs. Ellen McCord of Coin, la., and Mrs. Clara Willitts of Skidmore, Mo.   She was converted in 1845 and united with the Old School Presbyterian church.  In 1894 she with her husband united with   the Methodist Episcopal church of College Springs, and has continued a faithful member.
Since the death of her husband in 1905, she has made her   home   with her granddaughter, Miss Venetta Skinner. About seventeen months, before her death she had the misfortune to fall, dislocating her hip.   Since that time she has been confined to her bed and has suffered intensely, but through it all she has been so patient and uncomplaining.   During her long illness her daughters and   granddaughter have faithfully, tenderly and lovingly ministered to their beloved   mother and grandmother, endeavoring   in every
way to relieve and comfort her. Besides her two daughters she leaves to mourn her departure, fourteen grandchildren, forty-five   great   grandchildren and seven, great, great grandchildren. Mrs. Short was a faithful wife an affectionate and devoted mother, a good neighbor and a loyal friend.   Her children
will review her long life with grateful remembrance.        CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 17, 1916   

Joseph A. Short was born in Maryland April 20, 1836 and died at his home at Billingham, Washington, November 18, 1908, aged 72 years, 6 months and 28 days. Death came after an illness of several months, and for years Mr. Short had been in ill health as the result of an injury.
Mr. Short was married in Maryland to Rebecca A. James and to them eight children were born, all of whom with the mother survive the deceased. Shortly after the Civil War, the family moved to Illinois and then in 1874 they came to Nodaway county, Missouri and made their home due south of College Springs just over the state line, and here the family of children grew to manhood and womanhood. Their names are as follow's: Annie R. Elliott, Blanchard; Ida Drummonds, lately moved from Dakota to Missouri; Mattie E. Cox, Des Moines; W. E. Short, Clarinda; Charles A., Seattle, Misses Mollie and Lena, Billingham, Washington, and Herbert L., of Alaska. The family moved to Washington 18 years ago. They were well known to many Page county people and the deceased enjoyed the respect of all. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 28, 1908

Short, Joseph, Mrs - W. E. Short of Clarinda and sister Mrs. Mattie E. Cox of Des Moines left Friday for Toppens, Wash., being called by a telegram telling of the death of their mother Mrs. Joseph E. Short, who has been making her home with a son H. H. Short at that place. Their mother was upwards of seventy years of age, death resulting from pneumonia resulting from an attack of the influneza. It was expected that the burial be in Bellingham, Wash., where the father was buried many years ago. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919

Mr. P. M. Short, one of the early settlers of this county, died last week at his home in College Spring in the 88th year of his age. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 1, 1905

Mr. D.H.Showalter died at his home in south Clarinda, yesterday morning at 5 o'clock, aged 78 years. He had been in poor health for some time but death was unexpected so soon and his wife and family are left in great gloom. The funeral will be held tomorrow from the home at 2 o'clock p. m. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 23, 1905

David H. Showalter died at his home in the southwest part of this city Wednesday morning at five o'clock, after a severe sickness of three days' duration. He had not been in good health for a long time and the attack which came last Sunday was thought to be pneumonia and it was not learned until after his death three days later that an abcess near the heart was the real cause of his decease. Mr. Showalter is survived by his wife and two brothers. One brother, Isaac, lives in Indiana, and the other, Harry, lives in New York.

Mr. Showalter was born February 5, 1834, at Gettysburg, Pa., and there lived until the war of the rebellion when he enlisted as a volunteer in Company B. of the Twenty-first Pennsylvania Cavalry and served with them till the close of the war. Returning from the war, he was married on October 11, 1866, at Gettysburg, to Miss Margaret Young, the sister of G. W. Young, of this city, who was present at the wedding. Two years later, in the spring of 1868, the young man and wife came to Washington county, la., and lived there for a short time. Mr. Showalter was a millwright by trade but in Washington county worked on a farm, as he also did in Warren county where they moved a few years later. From Warren county they went in 1870 to Guthrie county and made their home at Panora, where they lived for twenty-three years, coming from that place to Clarinda in 1893. After coming to this city Mr. Showalter worked at the carpenter's trade until too feeble to continue in his efforts.
In his life here Mr. Showalter has made a clean and honorable record and those who have known him testify that he has been invariably honest and reliable, a man of his word and a true christian. Since his youth he has been a member of the Methodist church at the services of which he was accustomed to attend regularly while his strength remained. He was present at the communion service Sunday, November 12th, and partook of the symbols of the abundant salvation in which be trusted, and which was his greatest comfort in the last sad hours.
The funeral was held this afternoon at two o'clock and the body was laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 24, 1905

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret E. Showalter was held Monday afternoon, Feb. 5, 1917, from the residence of her sister, Mrs. S. C. Criswell, 200 West Logan street, in Clarinda, being conducted by her pastor, the Rev. A. S. Woodard. The body was taken to the Clarinda cemetery for burial. Mrs. Showalter was over seventy-eight years of age at the time of her death, which occurred March 2, 1917, at 6 o'clock p.m. She was born Dec. 4, 1838, near Gettysburg, Pa. Her father's name was William Young. She was married Oct. 11, 1866, to David E. Showalter, just after he came back from the Civil war, where he served with dis­tinction as a member of Company B, First Pennsylvania cavalry. To them one child was born, which died in in­fancy. Mrs. Showalter has of late been living with her sister, Mrs. Sarah C. Criswell in Clarinda, besides whom she has another sister, Mrs. Laura Kuhn, of Montrose, Colo., and one brother, C. M. Young, of Des Moines. Mrs. Showalter has been a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church, attending all of the church services, including the prayer meetings, whenever health and strength permitted. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1917

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret E. Showalter was held Monday afternoon, from the residence of her sister, Mrs. S. C. Criswell, 422 W. Logan Street, in Clarinda, being conducted by her pastor, Rev. Abram S. Woodard.  The remains were taken to Clarinda cemetery for burial.  Mrs. Showalter was over seventy eight years of age at time of her death, which   occurred March 2nd, 1917, at 6 P. M. She was born Dec. 4th, 1838, near Gettysburg, Pa.   Her father's name was William Young.   She was married Oct. 11th, 1866, to David E. Showalter, just after he came out of the Civil war, where he served with distinction as a member of Co. B 1st Pa. Cavalry. To them one child was born, who died in infancy.   Mrs. Showalter has of late been living with her sister, Mrs. Sarah C. Criswell in Clarinda, besides whom she has another sister, Mrs. Laura Kuhn of Montrose, Colo., and one brother C. M. Young of Des Moines.   Mrs. Showalter has been a faithful member   of the   Methodist Episcopal church, attending all of the church services, including the prayer meetings, whenever her   health and strength permitted. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1917

Mrs. Margaret E. Showalter, widow of the late David Showalter, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. David Crisswell, on West Logan St., Friday, March2, 1917, of paralysis. The first attack came only a few weeks ago when Mrs. Showalter had gone to the home of a neighbor to call. She was stricken in the neighbor's yard. In a short time, a second stroke, which took away her power to speak, attacked her and in a few days from that time, she passed away.
Mrs. Showalter was, before her marriage to David Showalter, Margaret Young, daughter of Wm. Young a resident of Pennsylvania.
George Young, a resident of Clarinda, who died several years ago, was a brother of the deceased.
David Showalter, her husband, died in 1905 in this city and since that time Mrs. Showalter had lived a part of that time at her home here and with relatives elsewhere. Mrs. Showalter was a staunch Christian, being a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of this city. She was also a member of the W. R. C. and a woman of most excellent qualities, whom to know was a pleasure and benefit.

Laura Belle Westfall was born in Sioux City, August 21,1873 and passed away July 16th, 1921, at the home of her husband, A. H. Shrimpton, the Singer Sewing Machine man, living west of New Market. At the time of her marriage to Mr. Shrimpton her home was in Beloit, Kans., they being married in 1893 at Concordia, Kans. They moved to Page County, having lived in Clarinda twenty-six years ago, later moving to the farm on which she resided at the time of her death. A year ago Mr. and Mrs. Shrimpton conducted the  Burlington Hotel.
Mrs. Shrimpton leaves her husband, six children, one child dying in infancy, and three brothers, Ralph Westfall of New Market, Charley Westfall of Colorado and a brother in Idio, Wash. The funeral was held Monday at the Methodist Church in New Market, Rev. Jos. Penn officiating. Burial was in Dallas Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 21, 1921

Laura Belle Westfall was born in Sioux City, Aug. 21, 1873, and passed away July 16, 1921, at the home of her husband, A. H. Shrimpton, west of New Market, who is well known as the representative of the Singer Sewing Machine company.   At the time of her marriage to Mr. Shrimpton her home was in Beloit, Kans., they being married in 1893 at Concordia, Kans. They moved to Page county, having lived in Clarinda twenty-six years, later moving to the farm on which she resided at the time of her death.   A year ago, Mr. and Mrs. Shrimpton conducted the Burlington Hotel in Clarinda. Mrs. Shrimpton leaves her   husband, six children, one child dying in infancy, and three brothers, Ralph Westfall of New Market, Charley Westfall of Colorado and a brother in Odio, Wash. The funeral was held Monday at the Methodist church in New Market Rev. Joseph Penn officiating.   Burial was in Dallas cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 21, 1921

Shenandoah Pioneer Dead.
J. H. Shugart died at Glendale, Calif., Sunday, March 19, 1916. He was the first mayor, the first postmaster, and the first school director of Shenandoah. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 30, 1916

W. J. Shull died at his home in southwest Clarinda, of pneumonia, after a brief illness, last Saturday morning, May 4.
Mr. Shull had been suffering from a cold for about two weeks prior to April 26, but paid little attention to it, going about his daily labor despite the fact that he was at times scarcely able to move around. On the evening of April 26 he came home and told his little son to put up the team, as he was too tired, went to the house and fell over on the bed, unable to undress himself. A physician was called who found pneumonia of both lungs. He lingered until Saturday morning, when death relieved his sufferings.
Mr. Shull was born in the state of Illinois forty-seven years ago the 10th of March last. In that state he was educated, and there he married. Some years ago he with his family moved to Nebraska, later retracing his steps and locating in Missouri. Four years ago he came to Clarinda which has since been his home. Three years ago he united with the Presbyterian church, of which he was a consistent member up to the time of his death. He was a very hard working man, and respected and esteemed by all who became acquainted with him in social or business life. He was a member of Clarinda lodge No. 109, I O. O. F., and during his last sickness was tenderly cared for by both lodge and church. He leaves a wife, four children,—two boys and two girls, the oldest a girl about fourteen years of age, —two sisters and two brothers to mourn his death. One sister, Mrs. Davis, of Stronghurst, Ills., was present at the funeral, the other relatives could not be notified in time to reach here.
The funeral took place Monday afternoon, the services at the house being conducted by his pastor, Dr. T. C. Smith, and those at the grave by the Odd Fellows.
Mr. Shull held a policy in the Page County Mutual Life Insurance company, which will net his widow about $400, which will be greatly needed now, as there has been so much sickness in the family for the past six months that whatever savings he may have had were swept away. Mrs. Shull's health being so poor, the children may be sent to the Odd Fellows home. A committee from the lodge will meet Mrs. Davis today to decide what is best to be done. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 7, 1901

Shultz, John K. - John K. Shultz died Sunday about noon at the Clarinda state hospital, following an illness of seventeen days from typhoid fever. He was a native of Iowa, being born March 26, 1875, making his age 39 years, 5 months and 10 days, and was a son of Geo. Shultz, a native of Pennsylvania. For the past twelve years he had been the stationary engineer and chief electrician at the state hospital and an efficient employe and a highly respected man. His friends numbered to his acquaintance. He has two sisters living, one in California and the whereabouts of the other are unknown. For a long time he had been keeping company with Miss Besse Morledge of this city and they were to have been married within a few weeks. His death leaves an aching void in her heart. Mr. Shultz had accumulated considerable wealth from his earnings, owning an 80 acre farm near Braddyville free from encumbrance and 40 acres near by not quite paid for. In his will he bequeathed to Miss Besse the 80 acre farm and the balance to be divided between his sisters after all debts are paid. Short funeral services were held at C. H. Oates' undertaking parlor at 2:30 yesterday and the remains shipped to Imogene, Iowa, for interment by the side of his father and a brother. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 10, 1914

Shum, Chauncy Ebey - Little Chauncy Ebey, the child of Mrs. Peter Shum Sr, died Wednesday morning from burns received a few weeks ago. The child was buried yesterday afternoon, Rev. J. N Maclean conducting the services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 15, 1906

Mrs. Peter Shum died at her home in north Clarinda Friday, January 17,1902, aged 68 years, 11 months and 22 days.

Elizabeth Penor was born in Canada January 25, 1833. She was married to Peter Shum in the state of Vermont December 14,1851. Four years after her marriage she and her husband moved to Iowa, locating in Lee county, where they lived for 18years. They then moved to Page county, which has been their home ever since. Sixteen children were born to them, ten of whom are still living, and all were present at the funeral — Alexander, Peter, George, Joseph, John, Elizabeth (Mrs. Sullivan), William, James, Moses and Annie (Mrs. Muckey). All the children live in Page or Taylor counties, except John, who lives in Greenleaf, Kan. Mrs. Shum's parents were Catholics, and she was brought up in that faith and was faithful to its precepts and teachings to the end. Though her family was not of her religious faith, knowing that it would have been her choice and as the last token of respect they could pay her, Rev. Father Bulger, the Catholic priest at Shenandoah, was sent for, and he conducted the funeral services, which were held at her late residence Sun day afternoon, interment being in the Kegley cemetery, five miles north of town. Mrs. Shum had been an invalid for about three years. On the 9th of November last she had a stroke of paralysis, the effects of which caused her death. She was widely known and highly respected in this community and the sympathy of all will go out to her aged companion, with whom she had lived for more than fifty years, and who is inconsolable over his great loss. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 21, 1902

Peter Shum, Jr., son of Peter and Elizabeth Shum, was born in Vermont, Dec. 9, 1853, and came to Lee county, Iowa, when a boy.   At about 21 years of age he came with his parents to Page county, settling on a farm in Valley township.    March 7, 1875, he was married to Miss Mary A. McMichael daughter of S. F. and Louie McMichael, and began house keeping on his farm near his father's.   To this union four children were born, one dying in infancy; Mrs. Nora Turner of Clarinda, Myrtle Moore of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Wesley of Clarinda were present at the funeral.   For a number of years they enjoyed this home, when his wife, Feb. 3, 1884, was taken,   leaving four small motherless children.    The home was broken up and the children were taken care of by their grandparents.   In 1886 he was married to Mary Glaston, and again established the home on his farm. To this union five daughters were born, Nelly dying in infancy; Mrs Ora Turner, Mrs. Georgia Neely, Mrs. Jessie Tinker and Hazel were present. In 1891 he moved to a farm near Villisca, residing there several years. About 1904 he sold his farm and coming to Clarinda, purchasing a livery barn and engaged in this business until obliged to give it up on account of health. He was the second son of a family of sixteen, his parents and five brothers and two sisters having passed on before. He leaves behind seven brothers, one sister, seven children, two step-children, eight grand children and a companion that faithfully ministered to every want during his long illness with untiring devotion. He suffered long and intensely and fought bravely for his life, but such was not to be and on Sabbath day, at 9:30, he passed away to meet a just God that deals justice to all.
Rev. Wm. Stevenson was in charge of the funeral services. There was a Bible reading and prayer at the house, after which the body was taken to the Cagley church, where the services were held. Interment in the Cagley cemetery.
The family desire to thank the friends for their many kindnesses to them during this severe trial and bereavement. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 10, 1912

Peter Shum, Sr., who returned home from Chicago about two weeks ago, is said to be in very poor health at the home of his son, Peter Shum, Jr. He is having a sad experience in his old age. Besides all the suffering he endured in years past his wife deserted him in Chicago some time ago and went to Florida, it is said and left him to find his way back to this city again. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 9, 1911

Peter Shum, sr., died Tuesday evening at the home of his son, Peter Shum, jr., in southwest Clarinda, after a short illness from bloodpoison in his limb, in the 79th year of his age. Mr. Shum was born in Canada and while a small boy the family removed to Vermont. From there he removed to eastern Iowa fifty-four years ago, and for the past thirty-seven years had resided in this county, where he accumulated extensive land and stock interests. Mr. Shum was the father of sixteen children, nine of whom, eight sons and one daughter, are still living. Five children died in infancy and two at a mature age. For several years past he had lived a retired life but through misfortune in health had not found much enjoymert. The funeral was held at the Cagley church this afternoon at 2:30 and interment at the Rose Hill cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 16, 1911