Thayer, Sarah W. Wadsworth

Aged Resident Passes Away
Mrs. S. A. Thayer, mother of Mrs. W. T. Anderson of Clarinda, passed away Tuesday evening, at the hospital in Shenandooh, where she was taken three weeks ago, following an automobile accident. She was knocked over by the sudden starting of the car she was standing in front of, one wheel of the car injuring her slightly, but the main trouble being the shock caused to the old lady who was nearly ninety years of age, and who had not the strength to recover, notwithstanding the greatest of care give to her.
Born in Massachusetts, Sarah W. Wadsworth, at the age of twenty years, married S. A. Thayer, who was a Presbyterian minister. They lived in several towns where Rev. Thayer served charges, including Cairo, Ill., Three Rivers, Mich., and Panora, la., where he founded the Presbyterian Church, going from there to Atlantic, and then came to Shenandoah. Mrs. Thayer's home was for a time with the W. T. Andersons in Shenandoah, until the latter moved to Clarinda. Recently she has been keeping house for her son D. W. Thayer who now lives in Council Bluffs, and for her grandson Sgt. Harper Anderson who is just returning with the 168th Inf. from overseas. It is expected that the burial will be in Cairo, Ill., that being their old home; but details regarding the funeral await word as to whether Sgt. Harper Anderson can be released from his military duties at Camp Upton in time to come home to his grandmother's funeral. Besides her son and daughter above named, Mrs. Thayer has two sisters, living in Massachusettes, neither of them ever having been married. Mrs. W. T. Anderson was at the bedside of her mother when taken away, and W. T. Anderson went to Shenandoah Wednesday morning. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 8, 1919

Mrs. Sarah Thayer.
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Thayer, mother of Mrs. W. T. Anderson of this city, was held at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church in Shenandoah. Rev. W. H. Jordan, assisted by Rev. A. S. Woodard conducted the services. Mrs. Anderson, and David W. Thayer of Council Bluffs, a son of the deceased accompanied the remains to Camden, O., Mr. Anderson went as far as Villisca with them. Sergt. Harper Anderson, a grandson of the late Mrs. Thayer, a member of Company E, One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Infantry came from Camp Upton Friday and was in attendance at the services. Mrs. Anderson, who had been in Shenandoah for the past three weeks, caring for her mother, and Mr. Anderson and daughter, Jennie, attended the funeral from here. The following in regard to Mrs. Thayer was published in the Shenandoah Sentinel-Post.
Mrs. Sarah Walworth Thayer, mother of David W. Thayer of Council Bluffs and Mrs. W. T. Anderson of Clarinda, died at 4:30. o'clock this morning Tuesday, May 6, 1919, at the Hand Memorial hospital of old age.
Mrs. Thayer was taken to the hospital about two weeks ago following an accident when she was struck by an auto truck. Her injuries received at this time were not serious, but owing to her old age she was unable to stand the shock.
Mrs. Thayer was born in Troy, N. Y., Sept. 13, 1833 and is almost 86 years of age. She was the widow of a Presbyterian minister, Rev. H. B. Thayer, D. D., who died Nov. 1, 1894 and is buried at Camden. Dr. Thayer was pastor at Bloomington, Ill., Cairo, and Kankakee, Ill., and in Iowa served at Guthrie Center and Panora churches in 1886, Atlantic from 1887 to 1892 and then went to Ohio where he was acting as pastor at the time of his death.
Mrs. Thayer was a most remarkable woman in many respects. She was well read and had a library of
good books, many of them on theology. She had attended some of the world's largest and most noted religious conventions. Although far past the age when most people cease to correspond and keep in touch with friends elsewhere, Mrs. Thayer kept up her correspondence writing some times as many as three letters a day to friends at the places where her husband was once pastor. She read newspapers and publications and kept posted on current events. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 15, 1919

Theel, Robert
Called by Father's Sudden Death
Mrs. F. O. Boehme, of this city, was called to the home of her parents in Delaware county Wednesday, by a telegram announcing the sudden death of her father, Robert Theel. Mr. Theel was a prosperous farmer of that county, and at the time of his accidental death, was working with his men in caring for the hay crop. Mrs. Boehme had received a letter from him Tuesday, written Sunday, in which he had told of his good health and how well everything on the farm was getting along. Consequently the announcement of his death was a very severe shock to Mrs. Boehme. She has the sympathy of all in her bereavement. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 26, 1907

Thiele, G.S., Mrs - A horrible murder was committed at Villisca Friday noon, G S. Thiele stabbing his wife three times in the heart on the public streets killing her instant ly. It will be remembered that they
lived here awhile about four years ago when he proved himself to be a worthless scamp. He deserted her and the four small children and went to Philadelphia. She placed two of the boys out at work and the other two in the orphan's home at Des Moines. She has resided in Villisca about two years. A short time ago he returned and meeting her on the street, knocked her down with the above result. He was shortly
after arrested barely escaping mob violence, and taken to the Red Oak jail.
He claims the cause grew out of her unfaithfulness. The villain will get his just dues. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 20, 1901

Thomas, Adelaide Miller

Mrs. W. W. Thomas.
Mrs. Adelaide Thomas, wife of W. W. Thomas of Shambaugh, Iowa, passed to her reward Tuesday, June 24, 1919. Her maiden name was Miller. She was born in Harrison county, Ind., Jan. 24, 1854, so her age at the time of her death was 65 years and 5 months. She was married to W. W. Thomas April 23, 1872. She was the mother of three children,—Walter, who died in infancy; Olive Wolf, of Elmo, Mo., and Goldie Crawford, of Dunlap, Iowa. She leaves to mourn their loss a devoted husband who kindly, tenderly and patiently cared for his beloved wife in her two years' illness and suffering; three sisters, one brother, and two children, the children being Goldie Crawford and Olive Wolf; the sisters; Miss Jennie Miller and Mrs. Anna Reed of Indiana, and Miss Isabella Gorman of Kansas; the brother, P. F. Miller of Indiana. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Shambaugh, Iowa. She joined the
Methodist Episcopal church in 1897 and remained a faithful, devoted member of it to her death. Mrs. Thomas was a sunny and happy soul, always patient and never murmuring in her acute suffering. She was a loving and devoted wife, always trying to make her home, with her husband, a happy abode. As a neighbor she was kind and peaceful. As a mother she was kind and indulgent, carefully insisting on reverence to God and leading a Christian life. As a Christian she believed her Bible—she devotedly read it and cherished its precious word. Her faith in God was simple and real. Her trust in her Savior was constant and never lessened by clouds of affliction.
She lived as a child of God. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church; Shambaugh, and at Shearer church in Buchanan township, her pastor, Rev. C. E. McKelvey, officiating, assisted by Reverends John H. Hess and C. W. Posten. Burial was in the Shearer cemetery. The singers were Mrs. Mollie Long, Mrs. Jennie Davis, Mrs. A. J. McQueen, Mrs. C. E. Bohrer, A. B. Roush, Edith Beezley,
Dorothy Knowles, Miss Florence McQueen, Miss Mary Keller, Miss Beulah Bohrer and Miss Velma Howard. Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Miller desire to express their appreciation for everything that was done to Mrs. and Mr. Thomas and to the home since Mrs. Thomas passed away. The people have been
very kind.                      CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 3, 1919

Thomas, Elizabeth Winger
"Mrs. Elizabeth Winger Thomas was born in Wabash county Ind., May 3, 1847 and took her departure into the unknown, April 25, 1920, aged 72 years 11 months and 22 days.  She was married to James H. Thomas, four children being born to the union—three sons and one daughter.  The daughter, Fannie May, died in infancy, the husband passing away soon afterward. The sons, Ira N., John H., James Albert, survive.   The following brothers and sisters of Mrs. Thomas also survive:   Isaac Winger, Clarinda, Iowa; Thomas Winger, Brush, Colo.; Samuel Winger,    Balfour,    Iowa; Charles Winger,    Humansville,    Mo.; Perry Winger, Coin, Iowa; Lydia W. Ellis, Burlington Junction, Mo.; Mary Hall Davis, Omaha, Nebr.; Useba Worrell, Clarinda, Iowa; also twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, as well as many friends and neighbors. In early life she was converted to the Lord to which faith she has kept so far as we know.   We are now to the brink of tbe Jordan where we commit her into the hands of a just God where we launch our anchor of hope." The foregoing obituary was read by A. Pyner, pastor of the United Brethren church of this city, in which church the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Burial was in the Davis cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 29, 1920

Thomas, Elizabeth Winger
Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas took her departure into the Unknown, on April 25th, 1920, at the age of 72 years, 11 months and 22 days. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, April 28th, from the United Brethern Church in Clarinda, conducted by the pastor Rev. Pyner, being then taken to Davis cemetery southeast of town for burial.
Born May 3rd, 1847, in Wabash County, Indiana, her maiden name being Elizabeth Winger, she was later married to James H. Thomas. To this union were born four children, a daughter who died in infancy, and three sons, named Ira N., John H. and James Albert Thomas, who survive their parents, and live in the vicinity of Clarinda. The husband passed away a number of years ago. Five brothers and three sisters survive, Isaac Winger of Clarinda, Thomas Winger of Brush, Colo., Samuel Winger of Bedford, Charles Winger of Humansville, la., and Perry Winger of Coin, Mrs. Lydia W. Ellis of Burlington Jct., Mo., Mrs. Mary Hall Davis of Omaha, and Mrs. Useba Worrell of Clarinda. Deceased has also been blessed with twelve grand­children and seven great grandchildren.
Mrs. Thomas was converted to the Lord, and has kept the faith to the end, being ready to meet a just God. The two songs sung at the funeral were her favorites, and sung at her request, "The Unclouded Day", and "Death is Only a Dream". Many friends from the old home neighborhood were present at the funeral, and accompanied the remains to a final resting place in the home cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 29, 1920

Thomas, Elva

Elva Thomas Died of Typhoid. - Elva May Thomas, the thirteen-year-old daughter of John Thomas, a mile east of Hepburn, died of typhoid fever Wednesday, April 18th. She had been lingering for nearly three months. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Marshall Hulbert from the United Brethren church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in the Clarinda cemetery. Elva was born Jan. 22nd, 1904. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 19, 1917

Thomas, Alva May

AIva May Thomas.
Alva May Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, living near Hepburn, was born January 22, 1904, in Pottawattamie county, Iowa, and died April 18th, 1917, when between thirteen and fourteen years of age. The cause of death was typhoid fever. She leaves to mourn her loss a father, mother, two sisters, two brothers and a host of relatives and friends, as she was a lovable child and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. The funeral was conducted from the United Brethren church in Clarinda, by Rev. Marshall Hulbert, and the body was laid to rest in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 26, 1917

Thomas, J.T.'s SON
The little 14 months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Thomas, of Butler county, lost his life by falling head first into a ten gallon crock a few days ago. The mother missed the little fellow and after a search found his little body in the crock which had been filled with water. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 18, 1904

Thomas, Stella

OBITUARY
A most horrible accident took place at the Y. W. O. A. building in Chicago last Sunday afternoon. Miss Stella Thomas, a young lady aged twenty-three years, and who lived in Burlington, Iowa, was rooming in the building, and was going to her room on the sixth floor, on the elevator. She had just been watching some of the other girls being vaccinated in the room below, and the remembrance seemed to affect her nerves, for as the car reached the fifth floor she fainted, and in falling her head was caught between the car and the sixth floor. The operator stopped the car instantly, and with the assistance of a young lady in the car, carried the injured girl to the superintendent's room, where she expired almost instantly, from fracture of the skull. Miss Thomas was one of the brightest girls of Burlington. She was the eldest daughter of Prof and Mrs. S. O. Thomas, and graduated from the Burlington high school two years ago, then took a year in music at Oberlin, after which she went to Chicago to complete her studies. She was a great favorite, a painstaking student, a lady in every way; and an accomplished musician. Her death has cast a gloom over Burlington, where she has lived all her life. Her father and mother were warm friends of O. A. Lisle and family, of this city, and the death comes to them with terrible force, as the two families have been intimate for many years.
The superintendent of the Y. W. C. A. building, in whose room the unfortunate girl died, is Mrs. M. A. Wilson, well known in this city, and the mother-in-law of Arthur Berry. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 29, 1901

Thomas, William Edward - William Edward Thomas
The funeral services of William Edward Thomas, who died at Clarinda, Sunday, Oct. 21, 1917, were held from the home of the son, J. Fred Thomas on West Main street, Monday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the Rev. M. M. Cable, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. The music was by Mrs. F. H. Sperry and Claude Annan, with Lester Milligan at the piano. Interment was in the Davis cemetery in East River township. The children from out of town, the Rev. Roy Thomas of Maxwell, and Mrs. Allen L. Shank of Chicago were both present at the funeral, Mr. Thomas having arrived in Clarinda on Wednesday of the preceding week.
The following obituary notice of the late Mr. Thomas was read by the Rev. Mr. Cable at the funeral:
William Edward Thomas, the elder son of James and Matilda (Rector) Thomas, was born on a farm northeast of Clarinda, Nov. 1, 1856, and departed this life Oct. 21, 1917, at the age of 60 years, 11 months, and 20 days.
While he was but a boy his mother died, leaving him and his brother, Samuel, with the father to mourn their loss. A few years later his father married Miss Elizabeth Winger, and departed this life in the prime of life, leaving his widow with three sons Ira, John, and Albert, all of East River township, Page county, and who all, with his brother Samuel, survive him.
On July 28, 1881, he was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Ann Good, of Page county, and for nearly eight years they made their home at Sidney, la. To this union were born seven children, three sons and four daughters: Roy Wallace, of Maxwell, la.; James Fred, of Clarinda; Francis Ethel and Francis Edna, who died in infancy; Harold, of Clarinda; Mrs. Allen L. Shank, of Chicago; and Thelma, who, with the youngest son, resides with the mother at Clarinda. The deceased is also survived by six grandchildren.
His early life was spent in East River township, where he taught school, and continued to teach for over fifteen years, until failing health forced him to leave the school room for outdoor occupation. In 1890 he removed to Clarinda, where he made his home until his death. Some thirty years ago, while he was residing at Sidney, he became converted, and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he remained a faithful member, departing this life firm in the faith of the Gospel. He was Street Commissioner in Clarinda for nearly 15 years.
He was a devoted husband and a faithful father, and a great lover of homelife. When not at work, or at church, he was invariably at home. He took a deep and constant interest in his children, and made every sacrifice within his power for their education and welfare. He loved his church, and his country, and all the things which are highest and finest in life. He will be greatly missed, and his loved ones look forward eagerly to that Great Reunion in the Eternal Realm of Light and Glory. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 25, 1917

W. E. Thomas
William Edward Thomas, the elder son of James and Matilda (Rector) Thomas, was horn on a farm northeast of Clarinda, Ia, Nov. 1, 1856, and departed this life Oct. 21, 1917, at the age of 60 years, 11 months and 20 days.  
While he was but a boy his mother died, leaving him and his brother, Samuel, with the father to mourn their loss. A few years later his father married Miss Elizabeth Winger and departed this life in the prime of life, leaving his widow with three sons: Ira, John and Albert, all of East River Township, Page county, and who all, with his brother, Samuel, survive him.
On July 28, 1881, he was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Ann Good of Page county, and for eight years they made their home at Sidney, la. To this union were born seven children—three sons and four daughters: Roy Wallace of Maxwell, la.; James Fred of Clarinda; Frances Ethel and Francis Edna, who died in infancy; Harold of Clarinda; Mrs. Allen L. Shank of Chicago, Ill., and Thelma who, with the youngest son, resides with the mother at Clarinda. He is also survived by six grandchildren,
His early life was spent in East River township, where he taught school, and continued to teach for over fifteen years, until failing health forced him to leave the schoolroom for outdoor occupation. In 1890 he removed to Clarinda where he has made his home until his recent death.
Some thirty years ago, while he was residing at Sidney, he became converted, and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he remained a faithful member, departing this life firm in the faith of the Gospel.
He was a devoted husband and a faithful father, and a great lover of homelife. When not at work or at church, he was invariably at home. He took a deep and constant interest in his children, and made every sacrifice within his power for their education and welfare. He loved his church, and his country, and all the things which are highest and finest in life. He will be greatly missed, and his loved ones look forward eagerly to that Great Reunion in the Eternal Realm of Light and Glory.
The funeral services were held at the home of his son, Fred, and the sermon was preached by the Rev. M. M. Cable, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. Beautiful music was rendered by Mrs. Fred Sperry and Mr. Claude Annan, with Mr. Lester Milligan at the piano. His three sons and three half-brothers served as pall bearers. The burial was in the Davis cemetery, southeast of Clarinda, where repose the ashes of his father and mother, and his two grandmothers. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 25, 1917

W. E. Thomas.
For many years W. E. Thomas was one of the best known citizens in Clarinda. His holding the office of street commissioner brought him particularly before the public. He was faithful to the city's interests and his relations with the people were pleasant. Before and after his holding public office as well as during that time he was a man with host of friends because he deserved them. This good man died Sunday after several months of declining health. The following tribute to an excellent citizen has been furnished to The Journal for publication:
"William Edward Thomas, the elder son of James and Matilda Rector Thonias, was born on a farm northeast of and near Clarinda, la., Nov. 1, 1856, and departed this life Oct. 21, 1917, at the age of 60 years 11 months and 20 days. While he was but a boy his mother died, leaving him and his brother, Samuel, with the father, to mourn their loss. A few years later his father married Miss Elizabeth Winger, and departed this life in the prime of life, leaving his widow with three sons: Ira, John and Albert, all of East River township, Page county, and who all, with his brother, Samuel, survive him. On July 28, 1881, he was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Ann Good, of Page county, and for near eight years they made their home at Sidney, la. To this union were born seven children—three sons and four daughters: Roy Wallace, of Maxwell, la.; James Fred, of Clarinda; Francis Ethel and Francis Edna, who died in infancy; Harold of Clarinda: Mrs. Allen L. Shank, of Chicago, and Thelma, who with the youngest son, resides with the mother at Clarinda. He is also survived by six grandchildren. His early life was spent in East River township, where he taught school, and continued to teach for over fifteen years, until failing health forced him to leave the school room for outdoor occupation.   In 1890 he removed to Clarinda, where he made his home until his death. For fifteen years he served as street commissioner of Clarinda. Some thirty years ago, while he was residing at Sidney, be became converted, and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he remained a faithful member, departing this life firm in the faith of the Gospel. He was a devoted husband and a faithful father, and a great lover of home life. When not at work, or at church, he was invariably at home. He took a deep and constant interest in his children, and made every sacrifice within his power for their education and welfare. He loved his church and his country, and all the things which are highest and finest in life. He will be greatly missed, and his loved ones look forward eagerly to that Great Reunion in the Eternal Realm of Light and Glory. The funeral services were held at the home of his son, Fred, and the sermon was preached by the Rev. M. M. Cable, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. Beautiful music was rendered by Mrs. Fred Sperry and Claude Annan, with Lester Milligan at the piano. His three sons and his three half-brothers served as pallbearers. The burial was in the Davis cemetery, southeast of Clarinda, where repose the ashes of his father and mother, and his two grandmothers." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 25, 1917

Thomas, William Lee

William Lee Thomas,
A few minutes past one o'clock Saturday afternoon, December 2d, the veil that divides the present from the mysterious future was lifted and William Lee Thomas, of this city, passed through. His final illness lasted but a few days, and during those days there was little pain. It was simply the passing at a well-spent life, and he was not only willing, but anxious to go. Even the watchers by the bedside scarcely knew when the final moment came. He simply fell asleep without pain, and for a little time those who gathered about his bed­side expected him to awaken, but his awakening was that for which he had waited for some time. Mr. Thomas was an old settler in Page county, having located a short distance to the southwest of the city in 1873. In 1876 he moved to the prairie farm in Tarkio township, where he resided until he came to Clarinda in 1893. He was a type of the American commoner who finds it necessary to perform each day a day's work in order to support himself and those dependent upon him until each member of the family become self-supporting. His life was a constant struggle against adversity, and five times he was compelled to start anew after disaster uncontrollable had over­taken him; first by the business failure of a partner in his early life; next by the grasshoppers which destroyed the crops of Kansas and Nebraska and crossed the river into western Iowa in 1876 and devastated the crops there; then by a tornado, again by drouth and last by fire, but each time adversity came he had courage to press forward in his manly struggle for existence with splendid faith that eventually all would be well. It can faithfully be said that he wronged no man, could not countenance untruth or dishonesty, met every situation honestly and bravely and sought to give every man his due. He had the patience and fortitude of the Welsh race and was one of those well-poised characters whom it is a delight to meet. He made friends easily and never lost one. He was an obliging neighbor, but lived most intensely within his own family, watching the education and progress of his children with much solicitude, and guarding zealously the welfare of his faithful wife. He was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, in 1833, removed to Illinois in 1859 and was married to Elizabeth Cox, the daughter of Richard Rue Cox, the earliest settler of Mercer county, May 22, I860. He offered his services when Abraham Lincoln, called for defenders of the flag, but was rejected on account of ill health. Besides his wife, he leaves six children. Lee R., of Mt. Pleasant. Iowa, Augustus O., of Kearney, Nebr., Mrs. Martha Dyall, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Mrs. Hallie Shum, of Clarinda, Iowa, Miss Julia, of Columbus, Nebr., and Charles, of Bremerton, Wash. Other near relatives in the city are a sister, Mrs. Lizie Cox, and family. The services were from the home of Mr. James Shum at 2:30 Monday afternoon. Rev. Clifford Cox, pastor of the First Baptist church., of which Mr. Thomas had long been a member, read several .passages of scripture so familiar to the deceased, and made a few brief remarks on the significance of life and death and on the worthiness and well-ordered life of him who had departed. Mrs. James Scroggs sang "I Have a Savior, He's Pleading in Glory," and "Jesus, Lover of My Soul.' The body was laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery.
Beautiful floral offerings attested the esteem of many friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 7, 1911