Stickelman, Orville Elmore - Orville Stickelman, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Stickelman who live north of Clarinda, died at the Kennelworth hospital in this city Tuesday evening about 7 o'clock as the result of an accidental gunshot wound received while hunting rabbits last Sunday. The gun was in the hands of Orville's brother, Howard. The boys had borrowed some old shot guns and were in the country near Clarinda. The funeral is being held this afternoon at the Christian church at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919

Orville Elmore Stickelman, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Stickelman living north of Clarinda, was born Jan. 31, 1906, at Clarinda, and   passed away Feb. 11, 1919, at the age of 13 years and 11 days.   He died as the result of an accidental gunshot wound, inflicted the Saturday before his death.    In   The Journal of last week an error was made regarding   the day upon which the accident occurred,   because The Journal was wrongly   informed, by what was considered reliable authority, as to the day the accident took place.
The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church in this city, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. A mixed quartet, composed of Mrs. J. G. Scroggs, Mrs. H. C. Hawley, Otis Lucas and Rev. Snodgrass furnished the music. The bearers were friends of Orville. They were Buell Bogan, Eugene Bogan, Virgil Anderson, Theodore Thompson, Harold Reed, Cecil Baker. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery.
The following obituary has been given The Journal:
"Having been reared in this community Orville's young vigorous personality wove itself inextricably into the life of all the boys of the community, by whom he was loved and respected with the kind of love and respect which is always challenged in boys for the strong the just and the manly. Orville confessed his faith in his Savior in January 1916, and though not given long to work out his noble profession, yet those brief two years were replete with such devotion to his Sunday school and church that his services will be missed. Not often in young years, does a life enter very deeply into church activities, but Orville's customary place during the musical part of the church's worship will long be remembered.
"Because thy smile was fair,
Thy lip and eye so bright, Because thy loving cradle care
Was such a dear delight, Shall love, with weak embrace,
My upward wing detain? No! Gentle angel, seek thy place
Amid the cherub train." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 20, 1919

Orville Stickelman aged 13, son of Mr. and and Mrs. I. E. Stickelman, died Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock at the Kennelworth Hospital from injuries in the hip incurred by an accidental shot fired by his younger brother, Howard. The two boys were visting their cousins, the Dunn boys living north of Shambaugh at the time of the accident, the firearms having been secured without their parents knowledge. Saturday afternoon when the accident occurred. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow.

Funeral services were held at the home north of Clarinda, this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment was made in the city cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919

SHOT FROM BROTHER'S GUN KILLS BOY

Son of Prominent Hog Breeder Dies at Kennelworth  Hospital Tuesday night.
Orville Stickelman, the thirteen year old son of I. E. Stickelman, prominent hog raiser and auctioneer in Page county, died Tuesday evening at the Kennelworth hospital as the result of a blood clot on his heart caused by the effects of a charge fired from a gun in the hands of his small brother, Howard. The two boys were visiting their cousins near Shambaugh, and had been loaned a double barreled shot gun to go rabbit hunting. The accident occured when both boys sighted a rabbit at the same time, and Orville ran ahead, so that when the younger boy shot at the rabbit, his brother was in line of the shot which took effect in his hip and abdomen. He was taken to the hospital as soon as possible, and it was thought that his condition, though serious, was improving, and that he was on the way to recovery..
Funeral services will be held at the residence this afternoon, Rev. Snodgrass being in charge. The body will be laid to rest in the Clarinda cemeteiy. Deceased was a member of Christian church Bible school, and was a student at the Clarinda Junior high school. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919

Dean Stillians, son of W. A. Stillians of Villisca, was killed on last Friday evening by falling down an elevator shaft in Allard & McCormick's hardware store. The lad, who is aged nine years, was playing about the elevator and in some way lost his balance and fell to the floor below fracturing his skull. He died shortly after being carried home. Mr. Stillians is well known in Clarinda, having formerly been engaged in the drug business here. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 12, 1901

Miss Lizzie Stillians and Mrs Dr Powers attended the funeral of little Dean Stillians, the nine year old son of Mr and Mrs W.A. Stillians of Villisca, last Monday afternoon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 15, 1901

Will Stillians' eight year old boy fell down an elevator while at play in  a hardware in Villisca Friday, and died in a short time after from his injuries. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 14, 1901

Samuel Stilliaus died in this city at [--] o'clock a.m., Monday, Oct. 2, 1899, aged 81 years, 9 months and, 20 days. He had been a resident of this city for mauy years aud proved himself an honest and upright man. The funeral was held at 3 o'clock yesterday, conducted by Rev. Nixon of Shenandoah, assisted by Rev. IlgenFritz of this city, uuder the auspices of the Masons. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 9, 1899

A telegram was received here this morning by F. W. Parish and H. H. Scott, from J. E. Hill, at Washington, D. C., that Harry Stillwell had died there this morning. Further particulars of his death are not known, but it is presumed that he died of apoplexy or pneumonia, for he was subject to those diseases. Mr. Stillwell's death comes as a shock to his many friends here. He was one of the best known men in Clarinda and Page county. He leaves no relatives here except an aunt, Mrs. Spaulding, at Hawleyville. His father is still living, with one brother, at Tomkinsville, N. Y. There is also a sister living in Ohio. Harry amassed a considerable fortune during his life time, and for several years past has retired from active business life and has been seeing some of the world. He was a single man, was talented in business and made many warm friends by his out spoken, bluff way of doing and saying things. The arrangements for the funeral are not yet known. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 19, 1901

"Harry  Stillwell   died this morning," was  the announcement of a telegram received by Herb Scott and Frank Parish Tuesday forenoon last, from J. E. Hill at Washington, D. C. The sad news cast a gloom over this community, where he has been known for nearly thirty-five years.   Further particulars of his death is not known except a later telegram stating death was caused by appoplexy. Mr.  Parish received  a letter from him a week or so ago stating he was wrestling with la grippe, and this was probably the sad result.   Harry came to this city soon after the close of the civil war, in which he served for several years, and had since made his home here until about two years ago when he located at the national capitol. He followed the carpenter's trade for several years, but his keen ability  and  shrewd business tact taught him that there other methods more easy for making a living, and with what capital he possessed he began purchasing sale notes and loaning money at high rates of interest in early times and success crowned his efforts financially until he finally became the possessor of many thousands of dollars. For several years he has devoted much of his time to travel, having visited Cuba, Europe, and last  year  completed   a trip around the world.    He was a kind-hearted   man, generous with his friends and had a large circle of admirers.    On political and social questions he was aggressive and possessed the ability to maintain his convictions, and his opponents could not help but admire him. He was 59 years of age and a single man, having never been married.   His aged father still lives in central New York, and also a sister and two brothers. His only relative iu this part of the country is an  aunt, Mrs. Mary E. Spaulding of Hawleyville.   He had executed a will some time ago, bequeathing liberal portions to friends, several of them in this section, the total of which is estimated at $50,000.   The will was left with Frank Parish in the bank, and he had H. H. Scott as his legal attorney and Geo. Fisher, Jas. Abbott and Thos. Boston his executors.   The will is now on file in the clerk's office awaiting: the final disposition bt court. Messrs. Parish and Scott were authorized to go to Washington to investigate affairs there, and left Tuesday evening. As no request was left as to the place of his burial it is thought, at present that it will be at the home of his father and his childhood days in the state of New York. Harry was a great believer in secret societies and had reached the 32d or highest degree in Masonry, and was also a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge of this city.

P. S.—W. L. Lundy received a letter this morning from Howard Tedford, at Washington, D. C, stating that J. E. Hill, who was rooming with Harry, told him that Harry had not been complaining of being sick, and that when he got up that morning Harry was quiet and he went to breakfast alone. On returning he noticed him still quiet and went to the bed to awake him when he found him dead, and in a natural position, as though death had come to him peacefully and without a struggle. Also that Harry had requested to be buried in that city by the Masons, who were preparing to perform the last sad. rites. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 21, 1901

F.W. Parish and Herb Scott retu rned home Mondny morning from Washington D. C., where they went to  look   after the affairs of Harry Stillwell, who  died  there suddenly. They claim to have found everything satisfactory as far as his financial interests were concerned, but that as far as his burial was concerned they found no relative there from his New York home, only a telegraph message from his father to have the remains shipped home to him by express. Messrs Scott and Parish then conferred with members of the Masonic lodge and also the Grand Commander of the District of Columbia, all of whom had given every possible attention up to that time, and they selected a committee to accompany the remains to the home of his father in New York.   They tell the same story regarding Harry's death as was related in The Democrat last week. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 28, 1901

H. H. Scott received word last week from New York that Mr. Chas. Cook Stilwell, brother of the late Harry Stilwell for years a resident of this city, had died suddenly July 31st, of apoplexy, aged 48 years.   He was not known here but the familiar acquaintance of Harry and the settlement of his estate by Mr. Scott and Geo. Fisher, from which Chas Stilwell, a  residuary heir, received about $15,000, made his name familiar with many in this city. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 17, 1905

Stimson, Catherine - J. H. Stimson was a Page County visitor the latter part of the week, having been called from his legislative duties in Des Moines to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Catherine Stimson, near Conway. Mr. Stimson returned to the state capitol on the Sunday evening train. He says the legislature is a busy place, most of the work thus far having been done in committees, the sessions of the legislature being only a small part of the work which a legislator is called on to perform. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 24, 1921

MRS. DAVID STIPE DEAD.
Pioneer Resident Passes Away in California. Mother of W. F. Stipe.
Buried This Friday Villisca.

Mrs. David Stipe passed away last Friday, Oct. 29th, in San Diego, Calif., at the age of 70 years. The remains are now on the way east, funeral being held in Villisca this Friday, in the Methodist church, which has always been her religious home, having joined this church, as did her husband, soon after their marriage. Mr. David Stipe died three years ago, and the remains of the mother are being laid besides that of her beloved husband, in the Villisca cemetery. Her maiden name was Amy Overman, being the daughter of Villisca's first merchant and postmaster, appointed postmaster by Pres. Abraham Lincoln, and in that capacity served during the Civil War, the postoffice at that time being kept in the general store where he did business. In this place the daughter secured her early education, being post­mistress for her father during war­times. Together they visited Clarinda at different times, stopping with Capt. Morledge and the Van Sandts in those early days. In 1869 she was married to David Stipe, then doing business at Grant, in which place they began housekeeping, later returning to Villisca and engaging in farming. Eighteen years ago they sought a healthier climate by moving to California, where they lived for one year, then returned to Iowa for a year, living in Braddyville; then returned again to California, which has since been her home. Five children survive, W. F. Stipe of Clarinda, E. O. Stipe of Helena, Mont., Mrs. Robert Horton of Villisca, G. H. Stipe of San Diego, Cal., and Mrs. Blanche Prothero of El Toro, Calif. Death was not unexpected, in fact it was because of his mother's failing health that Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Stipe spent a part of last summer in California. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 28, 1915

Catherine Stipe died yesterday at her home in Red Oak, from the effects of premature childbirth brough on by an acute attack of bright's disease. The remains were brought here last night and the funeral will
be held tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10 o'clock, from the home of the father, Rev C. W. Stuart.
Kittie Stuart   was   the oldest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Stuart. She was born in Cambridge, Story county, Iowa, September 20, 1875 while her father was pastor of the Methodist church at that place.
The   family   moved   to Clarinda about twelve years ago   and Kittie, was educated in the schools here
afterwards for several years being a teacher in the Clarinda school.
She has many warm friends here. About a year ago she was married to W. F. Stipe, of Red Oak, who
with her parents, aged grandfather, brother and sisters and a host of friends   are left   to mourn her early death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 14, 1902

Mrs. Catherine Stipe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stewart of this city, died March 13, 1902, at her home in Red Oak, after a brief illness. About a year ago she was married to Mr. W. F. Stipe, of the above place which had since been her home. She was for several years a school teacher in this vicinity and highly respected by all. Mrs. Stipe was in the 27th year of her age, and her untimely death is mourned by all. The remains weie brought to this city and the funeral took place Saturday at 3 o'clock from the home of her parents. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 20, 1902

Stipe, David - The following letter from W. F. Stipe, dated East San Diego, Calif., Dec. 21, was received yesterday at this office: I am out here called by the death of my father. He will be burried in Villisca next Thursday. My father was born in West Virginia and came to Montgomery County, Iowa, in 1852. He was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, being a member of the 23rd Iowa Infantry. In 1869 he married Miss Amy Overman of Villisca. He lived on his farm just north of Villisca until 1902, when he moved to California. For a year he lived in Braddyville, Page County, but returned to California where he lived at his death. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Rebublic and of the Methodist Episcopal Church. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 26, 1912

W. F. Stipe arrived home Friday from his sad mission to San Diego, Calif., where he was called by the death of his father. The remains were shipped to Villisca for burial last Thursday. Mr. Stipe met quite a number of Clarinda friends out there all of whom are in good health and doing well. He left yesterday for Des Moines to get in touch with the work of the coming legislature which convenes Jan. 13. By the way, Mr. Stipe is a candidate for speaker of the lower house and seems to think his chances for election are good even though there are a half dozen others, as they are all from the north half of the state while he has the south half to himself. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 2, 1913

Wm. F. Stipe left Saturday for San Diego, where he was called by the death of his father, David Stipe, at the age of eighty-one. The body will be brought east for burial, which will take place at the old homestead near Grant. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 19, 1912

The little infant child of Mrs. W. F. Stipe, who passed away at Red Oak a few weeks ago, died Monday morning at the home of its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stuart in west Clarinda. It had been very weekly from birth. The grave of Mrs. Stipe was opened and the little one laid to rest in the arms of its mother. The two now sleep together in the great unknown beyond. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 10, 1902

Mrs. Wm. Stirk died Sunday evening at her home in southwest Clarinda, following a painful illness from cancer. The family have been residents of this city many years.   The funeral took place Tuesday at 10:30 a. m., conducted by Rev.  Stevenson, pastor of the M. E. church. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 30, 1909

Emma Tomlinson was born in Castleford, Yorkshire, England, October 28, 1852. Was married to William Stirk November 1, 1873. They continued to reside in that place for six years. In 1879 they emigrated to the United States and settled in Kent, Ohio, where they resided one year. In 1880 they came to Clarinda, where they have lived to the present time. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom with the father mourn the loss of a good wife and mother. One child, Walter, died in infancy. Six of the children were present at the death bed of the mother, one son, James, living in Oklahoma, being unable to be there. She died at 10:30 p. m., December 26, after many weary months of suffering. The Christian faith and life of this mother is a sweet memory to the children.
The funeral services were held at the residence on Tuesday morning, conducted by the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which she was many years a member, assisted by Rev. Cameron, pastor of the Presbyterian church. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 30, 1909

E. M. Stitt died suddenly Saturday morning, at his home in Southwest Clarinda, from an attack of appendicitis. Early in the week he complained of distress in his side but thought little about it. He grew worse rapidly and a physician was called. His system not being in proper condition for an operation, the physician was striving to prepare him for the ordeal, but the disease had reached such a stage that it became impossible and he suddenly passed away. His death was a surprise to all, having been a strong and healthy man all his life. Mr. Stitt's age was 41 years, 11 months and 4 days at the time of his death; was born in Illinois. For many years he had been a resident of this county, living down at College Springs until a few years ago he located in this city and engaged in the manufacture of hog remedy and stock powder. His preparations have been used near and far with good success.
But owing to his limited means he had not attained financial success. He leaves a wife, and son aged about five years, to mourn his untimely death. It is said he carried a $2,000 insurance policy in the Woodman lodge. The remains were taken to College Springs Monday, the funeral held at the M. E. church at 1 p. m., conducted by Rev. Shipman, and interment in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 22, 1910

Death often has its surprises and this was doubly true last Friday when it was announced that E. M. Stitt had passed away. Mr. Stitt had been sick only four days, and as he has always been such a hearty man, little was thought of his illness as being serious. Mrs. Stitt realized that her husband was in a dangerous condition, but kept the news within the family circle and not until he had been in bed for a couple of days was it apparent that the end was near at hand. Mr. Stitt had the appendicitis and the attending physician planned on an operation as soon as he could control the inflamation and get the patient in shape for the test. The case had gained such headway that it would not yield to the treatment and it was then apparent that the case was a serious one. The patient was uptown on Tuesday and because of his grit he had kept the nature of his trouble to himself. No one knew that he had been suffering for a length of time until a post mortem was held and then it was learned that the case was a hopeless one before a physician was called. The trouble had gone on too long for human hand to do any good. This brings out another of those cases where grit is mistaken, and it would have been better had a physician been consulted im time.
E. M. Stitt was born in Henry Co. Illinois, January 12, .1869. He was one of a family of ten children and early learned to get out and hustle for himself. He came to this county about eighteen years ago and made his home in and near Coin. It was while working in a butcher shop in Coin that he contracted blood poison in his hand and allowed the disease to spread so far that he had to part with the entire arm. He was married to Mrs. Bertha E. McDonald of College Springs. The family came to Clarinda about three years ago and Mr. Stitt organized the Clarinda Stock Powder Company and was very successful in his treatment of diseased hogs. When this company retired from business he treated hogs and made an envied reputation; in this and Monroe counties as a successful fighter of the deadly and expensive swine plague. He was lastly engaged in the management of the Farmers' Wholesale House the object of which was to furnish all kinds of foods and mill feed from the market to the stockholder at the wholesale price.
The remains were taken to College Springs, Sunday and the funeral was held in the M. E. church conducted by the pastor. Rev Shipman, and the body was laid away in the local cemetery.
A large delegation from the M. W A. of Coin attended the funeral, and Mrs. James Stitt, of Alpha, Ills., Ed. and Wesley Stitt, of Bonesteel, So. Dakota and Clinton and May Cole, of Illlnois, the latter were niece and nephew, attended th funeral. Card of Thanks. Mrs. E. M. Stitt requests that we publicly express her appreciation of the many kindnesses shown to her and to her late husband during his last illness, and to those who so kindly assisted at the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 22, 1910

Port Stitt met the remains of his uncle, George Stitt, at Villisca and accompanied them to Woodhull, Ill., for burial. Mr. Stitt died at the home of   his   nephew,   Lorie Stitt,   in St. Charles, S. Dak. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1917

Coin. March 5.—The news came to Coin last Wednesday that George Stitt, who formerly lived here, had died at the home of his nephew, Ed Stitt, at Bonesteel, S. Dak. Mr. Stitt took the body to his former home at Woodhall, Ill., I for burial, stopping off here for a short visit with friends on his way back to his home. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1917

D. D. Stitt returned home to Clarinda, yesterday, from St. Charles, S. Dak., where he had been called by the illness of his uncle, George W. Stitt, who died at St. Charles, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1917. The deceased was 68 years 3 months and 16 days of age. He was a member of the Chicago stock yards.
He was formerly a Page county resident, having lived, at Coin for ten years. The body was taken for interment to Woodhull, Ill., where it was accompanied by Ed Stitt of St. Charles, with whom the deceased had been making his home, and by W. P. Stitt of Page Center. Interment was to be today, Thursday, March 1, 1917. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 1, 1917

The sad news came Tuesday that Lawrence Sttits oldest son would be buried Wednesday at Mont Vista, Colo. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 5, 1901

Sarah Nancy Payton was born at Muncie, Ind., Sept. 14th, 1846, and came to Henry Co. Ill. with her parents in 1854, where she grew to young womanhood. On Nov. 1st she was united in marriage to W. D. Stitt and lived near Woodhull, Ill., until 1870, when they came to Page Co., and located on a farm near College Springs. She and her husband were among the comparatively early settlors in Page Co. and contributed a real service in building up every thing that was for the good of the community. Their home was ever open to any and every one in need of a friendly hand, and many a stranger and wayfarer enjoyed their hospitality always graciously and generously given. Ministers of all creeds found a hearty welcome in their home, as well as substantial support in the work in which these pioneer ministers were interested, for religion was a force and factor in their life and many lives, are richer because of the influence and example of these good people.
Five sons and three daughters survive: D. D. Stitt of Clarinda, C. M. Stitt of Fort Morgan, Colo., Rev. S. T. Stitt of Detroit, Mich., Wm. P. Stitt, of Clarinda, H. E. Stitt of Boston, Mass., and Mrs. Artie Heninger of Yorktown, Mrs. Inez Miller of Hepburn and Mrs. Emma Borthwick of Coin, la.
Funeral services were held at the home of her son D. D. Stitt, 300 N. 18th St. at 9:30 Tuesday morning and at 1:30 p.m. from the Presbyterian church at Yorktown. Interment was in Summit Cemetery. The following friends of the family out of town came to attend the funeral, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Payton, Mrs. Ralph Woodard, Paul Hunter front Bedford; Hr. and Mrs. O. B. Stevens, Joe Stake and Mr. and Mrs. Will Widney of Shenandoah; Harry Stitt of Alpha, Ill., Will Cole and son Robt. of Woodhull, Ill'., Mrs. L. F. Stitt of Paonia, Colo. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 10, 1921

Sarah Nancy Payton was born at Muncie, Ind., Sept. 14, 1846, and came to Henry county, III., with her parents in 1854, where she grew to young womanhood. On Nov. 1st, 1864, she was united in marriage to W. D. Stitt and lived near Woodhill, Ill., until 1870, when they came to Page county and located on a farm near College Springs. She and her husband were among the comparatively early settlers in Page Co. and contributed a real service in building up everything that was for the good of the community.
Their home was ever open to any and every one in need of a friendly hand, and many a stranger and Wayfarer enjoyed their hospitality, always graciously and generously given. Ministers of all creeds found a hearty welcome in their home, as well as substantial support in the work in which these pioneer ministers were interested, for religion was a force and factor in their life, and many lives were richer because of the influence and example of these good people. Five sons and three daughters survive: D. D.
Stitt, Clarinda; C. M. Stitt, Fort Morgan, Colo.; Artie Henniger, Yorktown; Rev. S. F. Stitt, Detroit, Mich.; H. E. Stitt, Boston, Mass.; Emma Borthwick, Coin, and Inez Miller, Hepburn, and William P. Stitt, Clarinda. Funeral services were held at the home of her son, D. D. Stitt, 300 Eighteenth street, at 9:30 Tuesday, and at 1 o'clock from the Presbyterian church at Yorktown.
Interment was in Summit cemetery.
The following friends of the family from out of town came to attend the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Payton,
Mrs. Ralph Woodard, Paul Hunter of Bedford, Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Stevens, Joe Stake, Mr. and Mrs. Will Widney of Shenandoah; Harry Stitt of Alpha, Ill.; Will Cole and son, Robert Cole, of Woodhull, Ill., and Mrs. L. F. Stitt of Paonia, Colo. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 10, 1921

Wm. D. Stitt was born in Franklin county,  Pa.,  June 16, 1838, and died Jan. 13, 1910, at his home near Yorktown, Iowa.   When he was 16 years of age he united with the Spring Run Presbyterian church.   In 1855 he removed with his parents to Woodhull, Ill., where he became a charter member and ruling elder of the Presbyterian church, and was the last surviving charter member of that church. On Nov.  1,  1864,  he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah N. Payton, who with five sons and three daughters survive him.   One brother, Geo. W. Stitt, now lives in Coin.   In 1870 he removed to Page county, where he has since resided.   Soon after   locating here he united with the Presbyterian church in Clarinda, and was ruling elder in the same until  the organization of the Presbyterian  church   at   Yorktown, where he  became a charter member.
He was of Scotch-Irish decent, a life-long democrat and true to its principles, an ardent admirer of W. J. Bryan,  and a strong prohibitionist. Mr Stitt was a man of pure motives, honest and honorable in all his dealings with his fellow man, and made warm friends to the extent of his acquaintance.   It is proper to say he was an intelligent, christian, American citizen, than which there is no higher or more noble position for mortal man to fill.
Having been industrious and economical, yet liberal to all needs of the family and friends, he came into possession of a fair share of this world's goods.
His death leaves an aching void in many hearts.   The funeral took place Saturday at 1 o'clock p. m., and his remains laid to rest in the city cemetery.
Mr. John Shetler, of Woodhull, Ill., an old schoolmate and life-long friend, was present at the last sad rites. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 20, 1910

W. D. Stitt died this morning at his home near Yorktown. Funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p. m. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 13, 1910

Stiverson, Bert LeRoy - Berl LeRoy Stiverson,. infant son of Mr. and Mrs Ivan Stiverson, died in
Clarinda Sunday, Jan. 27, 1918. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 31, 1918

Stiverson Baby Passed Away. Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Stiverson have the sympathy of friends in the loss of their infant son, Berl LeRoy Stiverson, who died Sunday afternoon, Jan. 27th, at their home. The baby was a month and four days of age. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the home, conducted by the Christian minister, Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 31, 1918

Mrs. Harrietta J. Stiverson, wife of Mr. Mat Stiverson, died Wednesday evening at the family home in West Clarinda, following a long illness from Bright's disease, aged 42 years, 8 months and 6 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morton Christopher, early settlers of this county from Kentucky, and was born southeast of this city. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m from the home, conducted by Rev. A. S. Woodard, and interment in the city cemetery. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 5, 1914

Hattie Christopher Stiverson, wife of Mr.  Mat Stivrrson, died last night after a long illnes from Bright's disease.   Obituary next week. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 29, 1914

The many friends of Mrs. M. H. Stiverson were called on to mourn her loss last week Thursday, as she died Wednesday night, at her home on West State. St.
Harriett Jane Christopher was born on February 22nd, 1872 at Clarinda, Iowa and died October 28th, 1914. On November 8th, 1893 she was married to M. H. Stiverson. Shortly after their marriage they moved to New Market, Iowa but returned to Clarinda in 1897. To the union three children were born. Ross Victor, Milo Milton, and Etta Marie all of whom are living.
The following relatives are present to mourn her loss. Mrs. Ed. Fleming of Clarinda, Mrs. Al. White, of Clarinda, Mrs. W. R. Parks, of Clearmoht, Mo., Mrs. Mary E. Stubbs, of Wayne, Nebr., and Mr. James Christopher, of Clarinda.
Friends from a distance, M. F. King, manager of the Standard Oil Co. of Keokuk, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hamilton, and C. O. Hamilton of Creston.
Mrs. Stiverson was a kind and patient wife and mother and her loss to her home will be most deep and trying. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 5, 1914

Mrs. Steve Stiverson received word last week of the illness of her mother, at Clyde, Kansas, but was unable to go owing to her own poor health. Her daughter, Miss Etta, started but was detained by floods in the southwest and returned home. Saturday word came of the death of the old lady and Miss Etta left to attend the funeral. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 14, 1904

Stiverson, Nancy Ellen Law - Mrs. Stephen Stiverson died Friday at the family home in southeast Clarinda, following a long illness from a complication of diseases. Miss Nattie Law was a native of Ohio, being born July 26, 1840. In 1863 the family removed to Iowa, locating in Clark county. Sept. 23, 1866, she was married to Stephen Stiverson and in 1869 they removed to this city. Six children were born to them, three of whom with the husband survive her. For years Mrs. Stiverson was a consistent member of the M. E. church. The funeral was held Sunday at 2:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. A. S. Woodard, pastor of the M. E. church, and interment in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 27, 1913

Nattie E. Law was born July 26, 1840, in Guernsey county, Ohio, and died at her home in east Clarinda, Iowa, Friday, Nov 21st, 1913.
On September 23rd, 1866, she was married to Stephen Stiverson. To this union were born six child­ren. Of these all are living except Denny, who died at the age of two years, Harvey who died in infancy and Etta who died about six years ago.
Besides her husband she leaves two daughters and one son to mourn her departure. Lena Chamberlain, Carrie Keener and M. H. Stiverson. There are a good number of grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She joined the United Brethren church in her girlhood and was a true Christian throughout her life. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, conducted Rev. A. S. Woodard, pastor of the First M. E. church. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 27, 1913

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stiverson were called to mourn the death of their little daughter, Viola Nevada Stiverson, aged 4 years, 2 months and 19 days, from whooping cough, Monday of this week.   The remains were   taken to Braddyville yesterday where the funeral was held at the Christian church
and interment in the Shearer cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 1, 1915

The death of Winfield Scott Stiverson, formerly of Clarinda, took place Sunday, April 16, 1916, at Graham, Mo. His health had been such for about two years prior to his demise that he was unable to pay much attention to the work that he had been accustomed to.   His last serious illness was of about two weeks' duration.   He had a complication of ailments   with consumptive symptoms.   He reached the age of 63 years.  He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Stiverson, and was born in Marion county, O. His parents lived in Clarinda at one time for a period    of    seven    years,    and in 1877 left this city to make their home at Graham, Mo. Winfield Scott Stiverson married Miss Mahala Muckey of Nodaway township, Page county. She and their three sons and two daughters survive.   One of the daughters, Mrs. Homer Finley, resides in Clarinda, and the other, Mrs. Mont James, formerly of Clarinda, lives in St. Joseph, Mo.   The other children live at Graham.   Their late father once had a meat market on the north side of the square in Clarinda; at Graham he also had a meat market, and later a restaurant.   Two of his sisters are living:   Mrs. L. D. Phelps, Fort Collins, Colo.; Mrs. Aaron Lewis, Osceola, la.; also four of his    brothers survive: Steve Stiverson and David Stiverson, Clarinda; N. O. Stiverson, Loveland, Colo., and James   Stiverson,   Irving, Kan.   The funeral was held Tuesday, April 18, at 2 p.m., at Graham,, Mo., and burial was in the cemetery at Graham, the remains being   deposited   beside those of the deceased man's parents. Among those in attendance at the funeral were the   following relatives: Mrs. Homer Finley, Steve Stiverson, David Stiverson and Roy Stiverson of Clarinda, and   Mrs.   Winfield Scott Stiverson's sisters, Mrs. Daniel Cree and Mrs. E. Piper of Sharpsburg, Ia and Mrs. D. O. Taylor of Effingham, Kan. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 27, 1916

Judge J. R. Stockton died suddenly at his home in  Chicago last Saturday from heart trouble, aged 70 years. He was born at Quincy, Ill., and  when a small boy his parents moved to Missouri. In 1853 they located at Old Memory, Tavlor county, Iowa, and in 1860 the Judge came to Clarinda   to make his home and prepare himself for a lawyer. He was admitted to the bar in 1881, but the business was not profitable in those early days and he filled in  part of his time teaching school.   In 1863 he was married to Miss Elizabth Pierce. In 1866 he removed to Sidney, Iowa, to practice his profession.   In 1877 he was  elected Circuit Judge and removed to Council Bluffs, and in 1879 was elected a member of the state legislature from Fremont county. In 1886 he was elected county attorney of Page county and located in this city. Following this he removed to Colorado and has since been living with his children at different points. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his death. The remains were brought to this city Monday and interred in the Clarinda cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 1, 1904

Rev. J. Wesley Sfcokesbury. After a long illness Rev. J. Wesley Stokesbury died in College Springs last Tuesday evening.   After a five years' pastorate of the Methodist Episcopal church at College Springs, he had moved to Elliott, but was compelled   to give   up his work there    and    returned    to College Springs, where a daughter, Mrs. J. C. Dow, resides.   He was a powerful pastor and strong in evangelistic work.   He possessed   a sweet, clear tenor   voice   and had been heard in the Methodist church in this city.
He was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was born July 7th,, 1859, but was   raised near Chariton, Iowa, where he   married Minnie Holmes, June 27th, 1885. Of the five children, Gail and Holmes, are at home, Mrs. J.   C. Dow is a resident   of   College   Springs, Arthur M. is employed at Red Oak, and Leon L. is an   electrician on the U. S. ship, Mississippi, having obtained   permission to come home.
The funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the Methodist church at College Springs in general charge of Rev. W. H. Shipman, pastor of the church. Prayer was offered by Rev. R. R. Moser, of Blanchard, and the scripture read by Rev. L. K. Billingsley, of Des Moines. Addresses were made by Rev. J. W. Abel, of Des Moines, by Rev. Shipman, of College Springs, by Rev. Nesbit, of the U. P. church at College Springs, by District Supt. Collins and by Rev. Wm Stevenson, Rev. Jackson Giddens, pastor at Cumberland, and a personal friend of the deceased for years, read the obituary and made an address. The Odd Fellows conducted their ritualistic services and the ritual of the church was conducted at the grave by Rev. Shipman and Rev. Collins. Musks was furnished by the Des Moines conference quartet composed of Rev. H. K. Billingsley, Des Moines, Rev. M. R. Talley, of Ankeny, Rev. J. W. Abel, Des Moihes, and Rev. J. M. Williams, Des Moines.

Rev. Stokesbury was one of a group of prominent ministers in the Des Moines conference who have died during the past year, they being B. F. Miller, a former pastor at College Springs, Oscar Shaw and Richard Matheny. Two superannuates, Dr. Emory Miller, of Des Moines, and W. S. Hooker have also passed away. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 1, 1912

Mrs. Agnes I. Stone, widow of the late Capt. E. P. H. Stone, and mother of Mrs. W. F. Stipe, died very suddenly at her daughter's home on South Sixteenth St. late Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Stone had not been well for several days, having had symptoms of the grippe. She would not consent to ask for medical aid until Sunday morning when Mr. Stipe secured some medicine for her. The physician who gave the medicine also prescribed hot baths. Mrs. Stone prepared to take one of these baths late in the afternoon and Mrs. Stipe was assisting her, when very suddenly, while in the bath tub, she collasped and died shortly after being taken from the tub and laid upon a bed. The shock of her death was most severe to Mr. and Mrs. Stipe who had not thought of their mother being seriously ill. The two sons of Mrs. Stone, Jewell, of Kansas City and. Leon of Wichita Falls, Tex., were immediately notified of their mothers death andi started at once to this ctiy. Jewell arrived Monday evening and Leon Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Stone was a native of Illinois having been born in that state Dec. 25, 1841. She was, therefore six days over 75 years of age at the time of her death.
The Stone family has made Clarinda its home for years with the exception of a few years spent in another place. The three chidren, already mentioned were reared to manhood and womanhood in  this city.
Capt. Stone died several years ago and since his death and the marriage of her daughter, Mrs. Stone has made her home for the greater part of the time with Mrs. Stine. She was very quiet and unassuming but a woman of most excellent qualities.
The funeral was held from the Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Abram Woodard, her pastor. The body was interred at the side of her husband in the city cemetery.
The following contributed obituary was received after the preceding had been written:
Sunday afternoon, December 31st, 1916, Agnes I. Stone departed this life at the age of 76 years and 6 davs She was the wife of Cantain H. P. H. Stone, who died in the year 1905. Three children survive her: Leon E. Stone of Wichita Falls, Texas: Julian Stone of Kansas City, and Mrs. Mabel Stone Stipe, wife of Wm. Stipe of this city.
Since 1880 Clarinda has been the home city of the Stone family. The life interests of Mrs. Stone entered
in her children, her friends and her church, the Methodist of which she had been a member for sixty-two years. Even to the last minute of her life she was active and faithful, and the memory of her life will ever be sweet and fragrant to child and friends. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 4, 1917

Agnes I. Stone departed this life Sunday   afternoon,   December 31st, 1916, at the age of 76 years and 6 days.   She was the wife of Captain E. P. H. Stone, who died in the year 1905. Three children survive her: Leon E. Stone of Wichita Falls, Tex.; Julian G. Stone of Kansas City, and Mrs. Mabel Stone Stipe, wife of Wm. Stipe of this city.

Since 1880 Clarinda has been the home city of the Stone family. The life interests of Mrs. Stone centered in her children, her friends and. her church, the Methodist, of which she had been a member for sixty-two years. Even to the last minute of her life she was active and faithful, and the memory of her life will ever be sweet and fragrant to child and friend. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 4, 1917

Another illustration of the uncertainty of life was given in Clarinda last Sunday afternoon, Dec. 31, the final day of the year 1916, when unexpectedly the death of Mrs. Agnes I. Stone took place at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr.and Mrs. William F. Stine.   Although having reached the advanced age of 76 years and 6 days she was able to be about much as usual until very near the last. She was the wife of Capt. E. P. H. Stone, a well known soldier of the Union army and a former mayor of Clarinda, who died in 1905.   Three children survive Mrs. Stone:    Leon E Stone of Wichita Falls, Tex.; Julian Q. Stone of Kansas City, and Mrs. Mabel Stone Stipe, wife of William F Stipe of this city.  Since 1880 Clarinda has been the home of the Stone family.   One who knew her well, says "The life interests of Mrs. Stone centered in her children, her friends and her church—the Methodist, of which she had been a member, for sixty-two years.  Even to the last minute of her life she was active and faithful, and the memory of her life will ever be sweet and fragrant   to   child and friend."   The funeral was held from the Methodist Episcopal church, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev Abram S. Woodard. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 4, 1917

Capt. E. P. H. Stone died Friday night at his home in southwest Clarinda, after a lingering illness aged 68 years, 6 months and 1 day. He was a native of Ohio. Later in life he removed to Illinois and at the breaking out of the civil war enlisted in the 28th Ill. infantry, and was engaged in several hotly contested battles, first being promoted to 2nd Lieutenant and then captain, and served through the war.   In 1880 he removed to this city, and held several offices of trust,  He leaves a wife and three children - three having passed away-to mourn his death. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. Homan. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 17, 1905

DEATH OF E. P. H. STONE
Capt. E. P. H. Stone, Former Mayor, Dies at his Home in South Clarinda
Capt. Stone's sufferings are over. Friday Night the angel of Death was a |visitor at the little home in the southwest part of the city and the morning found the brave captain in peace at last, his battles all fought, his wounds all healed.
E. P. H. Stone was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, Feb. 10,1837, and was the son of W. H. H. Stone, whose ancestors were among the early settlers of Virginia. Because of the death of his mother while he was still an infant be was reared by his mother's parents. These people were living upon a farm and so the boy was raised to agricultural pursuits. When he was nineteen years old, he went to Illinois and began to teach school and followed this work for five years or until the out break of the Civil war. At the first call he enlisted in Company D of the Twenty-ninth Illinois Infantry. He entered as a private but was soon elected Second Lieutenant. He was in many hard-fought battles, includnig Donelson, Corinth, Shiloh, Vicksbnrg, Helena, Spanish Fort, Fort Blakely, besides many skirmishes and the famous Texas expedition. At Shiloh he was promoted to the position of Captain and served in that capacity to the close of the war.
At the close of the war he was mustered out at Houston, Texas, September 16, 1865, and returned at once to Illinois and was a merchant at New Haven for eight years. Seven years of farming followed and then, in 1880 he came to Clarinda and engaged in business. He has served many years as Justice of the Peace and was elected mayor in 1888 and served as mayor for two years. In 1900 he moved with his wife and daughter to Indianola and remained there until 1904 when Mabel graduated from Simpson college. They then returned to Clarinda. It was in that same month of June, 1904 that Capt. Stone was first stricken with paralysis, and another stroke came in September and since then he has been slowly sinking. Mr. Stone was married September 23, 1866 to Miss Agnes I. Boyd in Illinois. To this union were born six children three of whom with their mother survive him and mourn the loss of a kind, loving husband and father. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two thirty at the home, conducted by Rev. Fletcher Homan. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 15, 1905

Coe M. Stonebaker died yesterday afternoon at his home in Southwest Clarinda.   He had been sick for a long time. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 1, 1908

A report was started last week soon gained circulation throughc city that Coe M. Stonebraker had died suddenly. The time was short before The Democrat went to press to make a thorough investigation, and the rumor was so published. It turn out Friday to have been a mistake, which The Democrat is pleased to announce and Coe is glad to be still in the land of the living as well as Mrs. Stonebraker is to have him with her. He did suffer a severe attack of heart trouble. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 8, 1908

M.C. Stonebraker died Monday evening at his home in southwest Clarinda, from heart trouble and other complicated diseases. He was born in Indiana, and was aged 47 years, 1 month and 8 days. He leaves a wife to mourn his death. The funeral was held yesterday at 3 pm, conducted by Rev Maclean. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 29, 1908

M. C. Stonebraker died at his home in southwest Clarinda at five o'clock Monday evening, after a long illness of a complicated nature. The funeral was held at the home, Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. N. Maclean. The deceased was 47 years, 1 month and 8 days old at the date of his death. He had been a resident of this city for many years and was a peaceable, law-abiding citizen. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 30, 1908

Melvin Coe Stonebraker was born at Rock Bluff, Nebr., September 18, 1861. When only three years of age his mother died, leaving him her youngest child motherless. A year or so later the family removed to Page county, Iowa, near Hawleyville, where he grew to manhood. Seventeen years ago he was married to Mrs. Victoria Durham, and removed his residence to this city where he lived until his death October 26 1908, at the age of forty-seven years, one month and eight days. His married life according to his own- dying testimony, and according to his living testimony too, was happy. The happiest part of his mortal years were the years of his married life. It is appropriate to say that Mr. Stonebraker lived a blameless life, and died in the Christian's faith and hope. Physical misfortune made him a cripple while he was yet a child, and entailed upon him life long suffering, but he bore his misfortune manfully and suffered like a hero and a saint. He was not a member of any church, but during his last illness he expressed a strong desire to unite with the Presbyterian church, which was the church of his long deceased mother. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. J. N. Maclean, pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city, at the family residence in the presence of a goodly company of friends and neighbors who gathered to pay their respects to his memory. The pallbearers were Hugh Miller, Noros Martin, R D. Farrens, C. E. Blair, James Scroggs, and Gerald Graff. Mr. Stonebraker is survived by his wife, Mrs. Victoria Stonebraker, his sister, Mrs. Mary McAlpin, of Silvis, Ill., and two brothers, Malon Stonebraker of Clarinda, and Robert M. Stonebraker, of Geneva, Kans. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 6, 1908

J. R. Stoops, for years a resident of this county, died April 27 at his home near Bedford and was brought to Yorktown April 29 for interment. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 11, 1911

Mr. James Stoops, who has lived on the Mrs. W. H. Sunderman farm the past year, died Tuesday forenoon, July 17th. Mr. Stoops has been in poor health for some time. The funeral was held on Wednesday in the M. E. church at 2:00 p. m. in Yorktown. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 19, 1917

James F. Stoops passed away Monday, July 16th, after a protracted illness, at the age of nearly fifty years, having been born in Ill Dec. 17th, 1864. The funeral was held Wednesday, July 18th, at 2 p. m., from the home, conducted by Rev. William Penn of the Methodist church of Yorktown. Interment was in Polsley cemetery.
In 1892 deceased was married to Miss Sadie D. Porter, who survives him, as do seven children, all 1iving at home, their names being Raymond F., Walter F., Gilbert R., James E., and Leonard, also two daughters, Viola and Ruth.
The Woodman assisted at the funeral services in the cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 19, 1917

Storrs, Henry S. - Henry S. Storrs was buried at Cleveland, Ohio, last Friday after noon at 2 o'clock, having died of apoplexy. Mr. Storrs at the time of his death was general superintendent of the Lake Erie and Western railway with headquarters at Cleveland, having been with the road about four years. He was a resident of of Creston for many years and was a prominent figure in the railway life of our state. He was well known in this city and made many warm friends here who were saddened by the news of his death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 31, 1905

Mrs. J. A. Mitchell was called by telegram Tuesday afternoon to Independence, Iowa, where her sister, Mrs. Geo. E. Stott, was lying at the point of death. Rev. Mitchell and children left yesterday for Mt. Etna, where a married daughter lives, and in case of Mrs. Stott's death all will go to Fonda, at which place the burial will be had. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 31, 1901

Joshua Stout a well known and well to do farmer living four miles east of Tabor, committed suicide some time during Saturday night, by cutting his throat from ear to ear and afterwards throwing him self into a water tank.—Tabor Beacon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 14, 1901

Mellie Frances Baraett was born at Freedom, Lucas county, Iowa, June 8, 1864; died June 9, 1904, at six p. m.
She was married to M. F. Stripe February 19, 1885, at Clarinda, Iowa. To this union were born six children, five daughters and one son, all of whom are living, The deceased has a sister living at San Jose. Calif., and the father makes his home with Mr. Stripe.

Funeral services were held at the home last Saturday, conducted by Revs. Barron and Harned, of Derby, and she was laid to rest in the Derby cemetery. Tbe following relatives, from abroad were present: Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Littlejohn, of Emporia, Kans,, Mrs. G. S. McLaughlin, of Leavenworth. Kans., Mrs. Henry Carver, Clarinda, la., J. H. Clark and family, of Corydon, and W. M Rash and family of Lucas county.—Humeston New Era. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 24, 1904

Strong, Harry Bennett -

In a most horrible accident that has happened in this vicinity for a long time is that which befell Harry Strong the 17year old son of Mrs J. I. Strong of this city. It seems Harry and Roseoe Flower started with a team to go hunting and fishing down the river Monday evening and at the bridge east of Olivet Branch school  house Roscoe left the buggy and took to a boat in the river. Harry remained in the spring wagon to drive over   the  river.    He had the muzzle of his gun thoughtlessly resting under one arm and by some means it was discharged, sending   the load into his   arm  and shoulder.   Roscoe went to his assistance,  and also Mr T. R.Whitehill living near by,  hearing the report and shouts of the boys for help, went over and took Harry to his home. A physican was called and the terrible wound dressed.   Mr. Strong also went down and helped bring his son home. Futher examination by consulting physicians showed that amputation of the shoulder was nesessary, as blood poison would soon follow the condition of the lascerated wound.   Tuesday evening, about the time tbe operation was to be performed, Harry  begun sinking and soon passed away.   If was indeed a sad affair.   The funeral takes place this afternoon. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1904

In our Tuesday issue we reported the particulars of the sad accident that befell Hary Strong, and at that time there was hope that he was not so seriously hurt as to endanger his life but the worst that was feared came to pass. A consultation of physicians was held about 3 o'clock Tuesday and it was plainly evident at that time that the end was near for he was rapidly failing. At 5:30 Tuesday afternoon he breathed his last.
Harry Bennet Strong was born August, 7,1887, and died August 23, 1904, being 17 years and 16 days old. He was a strong and vigorous young man, and had every promise of a long life of usefulness, and to see him cut off in this tragic way, was indeed very sad. He was a member of the Methodist church, and a regular and studious member of the Sunday school in Prof. Bagnall's class. Tbe pall bearers were six members of his class and the other members were present and deeply impressed with the sadness occasioned by the sudden death of one of the members. As one of the neighbors briefly stated it "Harry was a good boy while alive and it is easy to speak well of him in death." This is as high a tribute as can be paid the memory of any young man. The sorrow stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire community in this time of terrible and heartbreaking affliction. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Ilgen Fritz. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 26, 1904

A Terrible Accident.
One of the saddest accidents it has been our duty to chronicle occurred last evening while two Clarinda boys were out hunting and fishing. Harry Strong and Roscoe Flowers left the city about 6 o'clock and drove to the river east of the Olive Branch school house southeast of town. When they reached the river near the Thomas Whitehill farm, Roscoe got out of the spring wagon in which they were riding, and went down to the river and had gotten the boat, which they were going to use, and was rowing, when he heard the report of a shotgun. Harry had started with the horse and wagon to drive over the bridge which crosses the river at that place. He was holding a small single barreled shot­gun between his legs and a jolt of the wagon jarred the trigger, sending a charge of shot into his left arm and shoulder. Harry said afterwards that he did not realize just at the moment the gun went off that he was hurt, but in a few seconds he was made aware of the fact by the blood dripping from his shoulder and he found his coat on fire. He shouted to Roscoe that he had shot his arm, then got out of the wagon, removed his coat and started to walk away from the wagon. He went about a rod, then everything - commenced to get dark, be felt faint and fell backwards to the floor of the bridge. Mr. Whitehill heard the report of the gun and the shout and started for the place, not knowing that any one had been hurt. Harry was placed in the wagon and taken to Mr. Whitehill's home and Dr. Sellards immediately called, and he dressed the wound. The father of the boy was notified and when he arrived at the house, he found his boy lying on a cot, under the influence of chlororm. The cot was carried ont to the wagon and the boy was carefully brought home. This morning another examination showed that the wound is a very serious one, and there are grave fears that the boy's life cannot be saved. The arm is badly burned several inches below the wound and the flesh of the arm and shoulder badly lacerated. A consultation of surgeons will be held this afternoon to determine whether or not amputation will be necessary. It is feared that blood-poisoning will set in, although there is much in favor of the boy, his body being in excellent physical condition, and not poisoned and dissipated by tobacco or cigarettes. Harry is seventeen years old and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Strong, of south­east Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1904

ANOTHER OLD SETTLER
HAS PASSED AWAY
Last Thursday afternoon, November 11th, Mahlon Stonebraker passed away at the State Hospital after a long life in this community. Mahlon Stonebraker was a native of Iowa and had made his home in this county for nearly 79 years. His demise is mourned by his sister, Mrs. Mary McAlpin, of Sylvius, Ill. and his sister-in-law, Mrs. Victoria Stonebraker, of this city, who has been his faithful friend through the many years of his illness; and who was with him at time of his death; also his cousin Mrs. James Hughes, also of Clarinda.
The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Hospital Chapel. The Rev. Dr. Marshall conducted the services. The hospital quartette sang several selections. Interment was made in the Clarinda city cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 18, 1920

Mahlon Stonebreaker one of the old settlers in this county was buried last Saturday. He was 79 years old and had spent most of his years in this vicinity, Thirty of these in the local hospital and where he was a steady worker. He was injured in an auto accident some days ago and soon after was prostrated with pneumonia and died November 12.
His father came to this county from Ohio in 1844 and died in 1876. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary McCalpin of Silvis, Illinois and the widow of his brother Milton who was with him at the time of his death.
The funeral services were conducted by Dr. A. B. Marshall of the Presbyterian church and the burial was in the Ginther lot in the Clarinda cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 18, 1920

Stoops, James Finley - James Finley Stoops was born in Clinton, Ill., Dec. 17, 1864. While a boy he came with his parents to Page county, la., locating near Essex, where they resided for many years. For several years he lived near Yorktown. He was married to Miss Sadie Porter in 1892. To them seven children were born—five sons and two daughters. These with the wife survive him. He died at his home northeast of Yorktown, Monday, July 16, 1917. Funeral services were held in the Yorktown Methodist Episcopal church, Wednesday, July 18, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Penn. The burial was at the Polsley cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 5, 1916

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WATCHMAN DIES AT
PEARSON COAL OFFICE

Jerry Strode Stricken Suddenly at His Post at Duty With Heart Failure
Jerry Strode, who has been employed by the Pearson Coal company for a number of years was found dead in the office Wednesday morning.   Mr. Strode stayed nights at the coal office and took care of the express company's horses.   Jacob Sly stayed with him on Tuesday night and when they went to bed he was feeling as well as always.    He got up about four thirty Wednesday morning and complained of his stomach bothering him, drank some soda water and sat down on a chair.   In a very short time he fell to the floor, and when his companion tried to get him up he could not arouse him. He tried to call a doctor but did not suceed so went to the home of Mr. Pearson and called him. When Mr. Pearson arrived he found that the man was dead but upon calling Dr. Sellards, it was found that he had been dead for some time.   The cause of his death was found to have been, a weakened heart and a formation of gas around it.   The funeral arrangements have not yet been made. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 3, 1920

JERRY STRODE DIED
FROM HEART FAILURE
Jerry Strode, who for years has been the man on the job at the Pearson Coal Co's uptown office, will not do this any longer, for he died from heart failure early Wednesday morning.
Tuesday night Mr. Strode slept in the bed room adjoining the coal office, in company with Jake Slye. At about 3:45 in the morning he awoke Slye, complaining of feeling unwell. He mixed some soda in a glass and drank it, thinking he had a sour stomach and could cure it that way. Then he sat down in a chair, and expired, the trouble apparently being heart trouble rather than stomach trouble, and Jerry's time had come.
He has been a faithful servant for the Pearson Coal Co., and will be missed there next winter when the telephone rings.
Mr. Strode has a wife living in the east part of town, also a daughter living here, and nine other children out of town, who have been sent for, the time of his funeral being undecided as we go to press. He was about 68 years of age. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 3, 1920

John Strode, died suddenly yesterday morning between 4 and 5 o'clock, at the Pearson coal shed where he was night watchman. Jacob Sly was spending the night with him at the barn and was wakened by Mr. Strode telling him he felt sick. Mr. Sly gave him some soda water and went to sleep himself. Later he was awakened by a noise and found Mr. Strode had gotten up and dressed and had fallen to the floor. Life was extinct when Mr. Sly got to him. Mr. Strode was born in Illinois, Dec. 21, 1855. He came to Clarinda in 1881. Most of the time since then he has been in the employ of Charles Pearson. Mr. Pearson says that he was an exceedingly honest man. He had been married three times. His first wife died in 1882. In 1885 he married Dollie Hulse. He had been married to his surviving wife about fourteen years. The children who survive are Charley, Toddie and Ralph, Eflie, Fannie and Daisy. Daisy is the wife of W. M. Duncan. No funeral arrangements had been made at this writing.
Later.—The funeral of Mr. Strode will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home on East Washington Street. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 3, 1920