On Friday of last week, the remains of Albert Weidner were brought to Clarinda for interment. He died of pneumonia at his home in Omaha, Nebr., on March 6th, 1912, after an   illness   of but two
days. He was the youngest son of Samuel and Emleine A. Weidner, and his boyhood days were spent in Clarinda. His daughter, Mrs. Nellie Carr, and granddaughter, Berniee, of Denver,   Colo., accompanied his remains to this place, where they were tenderly laid to rest by the side of his father and mother in our beautiful cemetery, Rev. W. Stevenson conducting the service. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 14, 1912

Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gray received the sad news Friday of the sudden death of their daughter, Mrs Belle Weidner, at Omaha. She was buried at Silver City by the side of her dead husband. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 4, 1899 [G9 scrapbook page]

Weidner, E.C.

   A Tragic Death
At 1:45 o'clock yesterday alternoon, without a moments warning, E. C.Weidner, a veteran employe of the Sante Fe and for twenty years a resident of Albuquerque, met his death.  
Weidner was employed as a car repairer at the shops. Yesterday afternoon he was working beneath a coal car in the yards of the car department.   One end of the car was raised on jacks and the trucks had been rolled out to give the work men access to the bottom.    One of the jacks in   some   way became loosened and a sudden jar knocked it out of place.   The heavy car fell to the ground, catching the unfortunate   workman    underneath and crushing him in the most horrible manner.    Half a dozen workmen saw the   accident and rushed to Weidner's assistance.   The car was lifted and the crushed body taken from   beneath.      Weidner lived about 15 minutes, dying just before the arrival of a physician. The ribs on the left side of the body were crushed in and the back broken.
The circumstances surrounding the tragedy are unusually sad. Only a few days ago Mr. Weidner sold his real estate interests in Albuquerque for a snug sum. Enough to keep himself and his wife in comfort and ease through the rest of their lives. They had planned to leave in a few weeks for the old home in Indiana, where they expected to remain. They had even sold some of their household effects which did not care to move. Weidner had expected to give up his work at the shops on July 1. Only a few days ago he said to a friend that he had enough of railroad work and meant to give it up. For some reason he decided to continue the work for awhile and so met his tragic death.
Mr. Weidner came to Albuquerque from Indiana many years ago. He worked his way up to a conductor's pay on the Sante Fe and then, fearing the risk of life on the rails, he resigned and entered the shops. He was careful and through fortunate investments had accumulated a comfortable fortune.
Besides his wife he leaves one daughter, Mrs. J. E. Jackson, of Union City. Indiana. She was notified by wire of his death.
Mrs. Weidner was completely prostrated by the tragedy and for several hours yesterday, it was feared that her grief would result in serious illness. At a late hour last night she was considerably better and was able to give her attention to the last sad duties to her husband. While the matter has not been definitely settled, it is understood that the remains will be taken to Union City, Indiana, for burial.

Mr. Weidner had passed his 55th year. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to the Knights Templar, Royal Arch Chapter and Blue lodge. He had many friends in Albuquerque who are shocked beyond measure at his tragic end.—Albuquerque N. M. Journal-Democrat. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 11, 1902

Mrs. M. R. Ansbach received the sad news last week that her brother, Mr. Al. Weidner, had been accidently killed in the railroad yards at Albuquerque, New Mexico.    He had been railroading many  years and was train master at the time of his death.   His remains were taken to Union City, Ind., for interment. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 10, 1902

Mrs. Weidner
Emeline Agusta, eldest daughter of George and Sarah Ribble, was born in Montgomery county, Virginia, August 4, 1819. She moved with her parents to Delaware county, Indiana, at the age of eleven years.
She was married in 1840 to Samuel Weidner, of Butler county, Ohio, who preceded her to the better land October 23d, 1887.
They made their home in Delaware county, Indiana, until the fall of 1863, when they moved with their family of seven children to Clarinda, Iowa, having previously purchased the farm now known as the county farm west of this city, where they resided until the infirmities of age induced them to leave the farm and make their home in Clarinda.
The children of this union now living are, John H., of Marshalltown, la; Alice W. Lewellen, of St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. Samuel S., of Fairbury, Nebr.; Isabella Ansbach, of Clarinda, and W. Albert, of Omaha, Nebr.
The last year and a half of Mother Weidner's life was spent with her daughter, Mrs. Ansbach, where she passed peacefully away on February 16 th, 1911, at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 12 days.
As a tired child goes to rest at the close of day, she sweetly fell asleep without pain or suffering.
Mother Weidner was a life long Christian and member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Although deprived of attendance on the public services during her declining years, she never failed in her devotion to the church and its interests. She loved the Scriptures and her confidence in her Savior was complete and childlike.
Her beautiful life and her sweet and cheerful disposition under all circumstances, was an inspiration to all about her.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the home of M. R. Ansbach, conducted by Dr. Stevenson, the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 23, 1911

Mrs. Samuel Weidner died early Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. R. Ansbach, on North 16th street, at the advanced age of 91 years and 6 months. She had been very feeble for some time but her passing away was painless, very peaceful, being conscious up to the last, and expressing her desire to go home and meet her loved ones. It was seemingly a falling to sleep in the arms of death. Mrs. Weidner came to this county with her husband from Indiana in 1863, and it had since been her home. Her circle of acquaintance was large, especially among the early settlers and all admired her for her womanly qualities. For many years she had been a consistent member of the M. E. church. A good old lady has gone to her last resting place. The funeral took place from her late home Monday at 2:30 p. m. conducted by Rev. Wm Stevenson, pastor of the M. E. church. Of her children there were present at the funeral, besides Mrs, Ansbach, Dr. S. S. Weidner of Fairbury, Neb., Ed. Weidner of Council Bluffs, and Mrs. Dr. Lewellen of St. Louis, John Weidner at the Marshalltown soldiers home not being able to be present. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 23, 1911

Weidner, John H. - John H. Weidner was born January 27, 1843, at New Burlington, Delaware Co., Ind., and died June 16, 1911, at Marshalltown, Iowa. He served in the civil war, enlisting when but a boy, with the 19th Ind. volunteers. He was married in 1863 to Elmira Roberts, who with two of their children preceded him to the better world. Their living children are Frank E. of David City, Neb., Grant of Omaha, Scott of Elgin, Ill., Mrs. J. G. Parker of Osborn, Kan, Harry of Council Bluffs and Roy of Everett, Wash. Mr. Weidner was converted and joined the church when a boy of sixteen and always retained a saving faith in his Redeemer. Although long broken in health he possessed a kind and genial disposition and was a loyal friend and comrade. He was a member of Warren Post, Clarinda, la. The remains were brought to this city Saturday, and the funeral services held Sunday at 4 o'clock p. m. from the home of his sister, Mrs. M. R. Ansbach, conducted by Rev. Stevenson, pastor of the M. E. Church, the G. A. R. performing their impressive ceremony at the grave. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 22, 1911

John H. Weidner was born January 27th, 1843, at New Burlington, Delaware county, Indiana, and died June 15th, 1911, at Marshalltawn, Iowa. He served in the Civil War enlisting when but a boy, with the 19th Indiana volunteers. He was married in 1863 to Elmira Roberts, who with two of their children, preceded; him to the better world. Their living children are Frank E., of David City, Nebr., Grant, of Omaha, Scott, of Elgin, Ill., Mrs. J. G. Barker, of Osborn, Kans., Harry, of Council Bluffs, and Roy, of Everett, Wash. Mr. Weidner was converted and joined the church when a boy of sixteen and always retained a saving faith in his Redeemer. Though long broken, in health, he possessed a kind and courteous disposition, and was a loyal friend and comrade. He was a charter member of Warren Post, Clarinda, la.
The funeral was held from the home of his brother-in-law, M. R. Ansbach, of this city, last Sunday at four o'clock, Rev. Wm. Stevenson, of the M. E. church, preaching the sermon.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 22, 1911

Mrs. S. B, Weidner was buried in Clarinda on Friday, July 16th, the remains being brought here from Fairbury, Nebr:, which has been her home. A short funeral service was held at the M. R. Ansbach residence, after which burial took place in Clarinda cemetery. Her husband Dr. S. S. Weidner accompanied the remains from Fairbury, also a niece and nephew from Lincoln, Mr. Harvey amd Mrs. Howe, all of whom staid with Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Ansbach while here.
The following obituary was published in the Fairbury Journal:
Mrs. Weidner, wife of Dr. S. S. Weidner, a practicing physician of Fairbury, died, at her home on North H. street; on Monday, July 12, 1913. Death resulted from heart failure, following severe attack of indigestion. Mrs. Weidner had been a semi-invalid for many years.
She was born in Pittsburg, Ind., December 18, 1857, and was 57 years, 7 months and 24 days old at the time of her death. Her maiden name was Mary E. Caldwell. Her parents located while she was a young girl at Albia, la., and later moved, to Clarinda, where on January 18, 1880, she was married to Dr. S. S. Weidner.
In 1894, they located in Fairbury, Nebr., which has been their home ever since with the exception of a few months spent.in Idaho.
She joined, the church; early in life and was a faithful Christian. Her cheerful and happy disposition endeared her to her family and won her many friends.   She was an active member of the Art department of the "Woman's Club" of Fairbury and was also a member of the local chapter of D. A. R.
Besides her husband she leaves two brothers and two sisters, J. E. Caldwell, of Colorado; D. H. Caldwell, or Des Moines, la.; Mrs. W. S. Harvey of Lincoln, Nebr.; and Mrs. F. V. Whiteside, of El Paso, Texas,

Funeral services were held at the residence at 10:00 a. m., Wednesday, conducted by Rev. S. J. Megaw of the Presbyterian church. The remains were taken to Clarinda, Iowa, for burial, accompanied by her husband. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 22, 1915

Weil, David - AUTO RAN AGAINST TREE KILLING DAVID WEIL. Following details of how David A. Weil, son of Isadore Weil, met his death, are clipped from the Patterson, N. J., Morning Call of Sept. 12th:
One person was killed and five others slightly injured eary yesterday morning when a party of six young people, all Patersonians, in the big seven-passenger Peerless automobile of Samuel J. Aronsohn, the silk manufacturer, of 383 Broadway, rammed a tree on the Franklin turnpike at Hohokus, a short distance from the Manison house, the machine being totally wrecked.
David A. Weil, a foreman in the Excello Shirt company plant, living at 226 East Thirteenth street, was the one killed. He suffered such severe injuries as the result of the crash, coupled with a weak heart, that he died yesterday morning in the General hospital at 9:30 o'clock, to which institution he was rushed immediately after the accident.
It was about midnight Sunday when the accident occurred, and the party of young people were returning home following a brief evening's ride that had not lasted more than one hour when the sad affair took place. At the point where the automobile was wrecked there is a sharp turn down grade, a hill in fact, and it is said that other machines have met with mishaps at this same place.
A faulty steering apparatus is given as the cause for the fatal crash. Young Aronsohn, according to his account of the affair, said that he was unable to control the car due to the steering gear, after he made the turn in the road, and the big machine vaulted over the sidewalk, struck a tree on the lawn of a house in that vicinity and was thrown back upon the road, a worthless mass of wreckage.
Weil's condition was found to be the worst of the three and Dr. Boynge treated him first. It was found that he was suffering injuries about the head and body that were serious, and as soon as possible he was brought to the General hospital here. The young man arrived at the institution within a few hours after the accident occurred and he was immediately given the best of treatment in an effort to save his life. It is said, however, that his heart was weak and that he was not able to withstand the shock. As a matter of fact he continued to sink slowly from the time that he entered the institution until the end came about ten hours later. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 21, 1916

David Weil
J. Q. Douthit, manager of Weil's store in Clarinda, received a telegram last Monday morning from Isidor Weil stating that his oldest son, David Weil, had been killed in an automobile accident. No particulars were given. Yesterday Mr. Douthit received a letter from David's brother, Bud Weil, from which it was learned that the accident occurred Sunday presumably in Paterson, N. J., where Mr. Weil makes his home, although the place was not stated. The letter said that there were six in the car, when it skidded and David, who was sitting on the outside, was thrown out and is supposed to have struck a tree. His ribs were broken and a lung pierced and he lived but eight hours after the accident. The letter did not say whether any of the others were injured or not, but said that the unfortunate occurrence was purely accidental; for which no blame was attached to any one. The funeral was held Wednesday. David was born in Clarinda about twenty years ago and lived here until his parents went to New York. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 7, 1916

Weil, Henry's FATHER - Henry Weil returned last week from Ffance, where he was called last fall by the death of his father. His aged mother is still living and she desired his company in her hour of sorrow and loneliness which materially extended his visit. Henry says that is no country for him to live in. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 28, 1904

Weil, Henry's MOTHER - Henry Weil received a telegram Friday from his brother, Isie Weil, in New York, bearing the sad news of the serious illness of their mother in Paris, and requesting him to hasten to her bedside. Henry took the evening train and expected to take a steamship from New York Tuesday. The old lady is 84 years of age and has been feeble for some time. He will probably be absent a month or more. The boys at the Weil's clothing store find added duties in business since his departure. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 12, 1906

Weil, Mabel Ella - The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Weil died Sept. 26th, at the home of Ed. A. Fiddler, east of Hepburn, being buried Friday afternoon, Sept 28th in the cemetery at Hawleyville   Mabel Ella Weil was born Sept. 21st, 1915, being just past two years old, when taken with blood poisoning, at the home of her parents southeast of Villisca.   The little girl had been receiving medical treatment from a Clarinda physician, and the parents were bringing her to town to see the doctor, when   she became suddenly worse on the way to town, causing them to take her into the Fiddler home, where she passed away.   Rev. E. O. Douglas conducted the funeral services Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, in the Methodist church at Hawleyville. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 4, 1917

Mabel Weil, 3 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Weil of near Henshaw, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1917, of blood poisoning. Her parents brought her to Clarinda the day of her death. A physician here was consulted. It was thought that she was getting along well. On their way home near the residence of Ed Fiddler, in Nebraska township, she died. The funeral took place Friday at 2 p.m., at the Methodist Episcopal church in Hawleyville, conducted by Rev. E. p. Douglas of New Market, and burial was
in the Hawleyville cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 4, 1917

Weil, Nellie Sollers - The funeral of Mrs. Matthew Weil was held at the church in Hawleyville last Friday. Mrs. Weil who was formerly Nellie Sollers, died Wednesday night, Nov. 3rd, 1915, after a week's illness. This young girl of scarcely more than eighteen, leaves a husband and six weeks old baby, besides her father, mother and several brothers and sisters, to mourn her loss. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to them in their sorrow. PAPER? Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 11, 1915

David D. Weir
David D Weir died at the Page County Home, Clarinda, Tuesday, April 18, 1916, at the age of 78 years. He was born May 16, 1838, in Washington County, Pa., was married to Sarah Halley June 23, 1869. One daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Weir—Maggie, who is the wife of Tom Johnston, and
who lives at Craig, Colo. Mr. Weir was a very intelligent man. He was particularly skillful in wood carving. .
His funeral takes place at 2 o'clock this afternoon. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 20, 1916

David Weir Dead.
The flowers on the grave, and the words spoken on the street and at the cemetery, were   those   of genuine friendship, in the case of David D. Weir, who departed this life April 18th, 1916, at his home—the county home.   The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon, at 2 p. m., remains being taken from the C. H. Oates Undertaking parlors where they have rested, to  Clarinda cemetery. His pastor, Rev. Abram S. Woodard, spoke the last words of tribute to his memory; other personal friends were there; and a delegation from the local Odd Fellows lodge were present, Mr. Weir having formerly been an Odd Fellow, although not a member at time of death.   Interment was made in a lot owned by the Clarinda Methodists, it having been the request of the deceased that this be done. Thus passed from life a clean and noble gentleman, at the age of 77 vears, 11 months and 2 days, having been born May 16th, 1839, back in Washington county, Pa.  He was married June 23, 1869, to Miss Sarah Halley, who still survives him, living with their daughter, Mrs. Tom Johnson, at Craig, Colo.   When the present Herald editor took the paper nearly four years ago, one of the first visitors to come in was David Weir.   He has been a welcome visitor since, every time he walked downtown, dropping in to look at the papers and rest up before returning.   Recently the visits stopped for three weeks, during an illness. Finally he dropped in again to ask that papers be mailed to his three best friends, containing a little three line notice saying that David Weir was ill.   He appreciated  those little three lines, and wanted his friends to know that his name had really appeared in a newspaper.  Before that he had asked that papers be mailed to his three best friends, always the same, to his wife at Craig, Colo., to a sister, Miss Sallie Weir, at Glendale, California, and to a nephew, N. B. Haynes at Emporia, Kans.   At Christmas time he received a $5 bill from his nephew, and called at the Herald office to show it to us.   When asked what he was going to spend it for, he said he was not going to keep it but send it to his wife who needed it worse than he did.   Always first the thought of his life's partner, and yet unable in his declining days to be with the one he most loved.   Every Sunday morning when the weather permitted, David Weir has been in his place in a front seat at the Methodist church.   It was one of the pleasant thoughts to him in his last days that the Methodists had offered him a place in their lot in the cemetery.   One day when down town he left with his friend Chas. H. Oates the Undertaker a letter giving minute details as to his burial. These instructions his friends    have been more than willing to carry out; regretting only that during his life time they could not have done more for him than they have; for he it known that David Weir was a better man in many ways than some of the rest of us on whom dame fortune has seen fit to smile more prosperously.   Friends of David Weir were friends indeed; he was such a clean nice old man; and since he is gone we may rest assured he is safe beyond the portals—"where the wicked cease from troubling,   and the weary are at rest."  His former brother Odd Fellows have arranged that a neat, granite slab shall rest above his grave, bearing his name, and the dates of his birth and death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 20, 1916

Benjamin B. Welch was born November 20, 1838, and died April 18, 1912, aged 73 years, 5 months, and 28 days.
His boyhood days were quietly passed on the home farm, with his parents in Hampshire county, Virginia. At the age of 18 he moved with his parents to Keokuk county, Iowa, where he remained until 21 years of age. Then he went to Sullivan county, Missouri, and was married November 4, 1860, to Elizabeth Lampton.
In 1872, he, with his family, came to Page county, Iowa, where he lived until death called him home.
To this union were   born six children, Julia Weaver, of Montacello, Mo., Mary, who lives at home
with her mother,   B.   L., the only son, who lives on a farm adjoining his parents' home, Minnie, who died at the age of 16 months, Nora Martindale, of Clarinda, Iowa, and Mina Hafer, of Gooding, Idaho, who, with the wife and   two  sisters, Mrs. S. M. Miller, of Washington, and Mrs. A. E. Bailey, of Kearney, Nebr., are left to mourn their   loss.   He also leaves 11 grandchildren, and 5 greatgrandchildren.     
He was a kind husband and father, a true friend and a good neighbor, always ready to help to time of need.
The funeral was held at the home, Sunday, April 21, 1912, at 11 a. m., conducted by Rev. Goodman, of New Market, Iowa, and was largely attended by old neighbors and friends. The singers were Brosie Henshaw and wife, Mrs. Bert Pace and Lafe Corbin, of New Market. The pall bearers were friends of the deceased: L. S. Ingram, T. M. Foster, Amos Hipsley, Jim Hughes, Newt Milhone and John Parks.
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the kind friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted in the sickness and death of our dear one and especially for the beautiful floral offerings.—Mrs. Elizabeth Welch, Julia Weaver, Mary Welch, B. I. Welch, Nora Martindale and Mina Hafer. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 2, 1912

The following notice of the death of B. B. Welch was given The Democrat too late for publication last week: Benjamin B. Welch was born Nov. 20, 1838 and died April 18, 1912, at his home in Nebraska township, aged 73 years, 5 months and 23 days. His boyhood days were passed on the home farm with his parents in Hampshire Co. Va. At the age of 18 he moved with his parents to Keokuk county, Iowa, where he remained until 21 years of age. Then he went to Sullivan county, Missouri, and was married November 4,1860, to Elizabeth Lampton. In 1882, he, with his family came to Page county, Iowa, where he lived unti his death called him home. To this union were born six children, Julia Weaver of Monticello, Mo.; Mary who lives at home with her mother; B. L., the only son, who lives on a farm adjoining his parents' home; Minnie who died at the age of 16 months; Nora Martindale of Clarinda, Iowa; Mina Hafer of Gooding, Idaho, who with the wife and two sisters, Mrs. S. A. Miller of Washington and Mrs. A. E. Bailey of Kearney, Neb., are left to mourn their loss. He also leaves 11 grand children and 5 great grandchildren. He was a kind husband and father, a true friend and a good neighbor, always ready to help in time of need. The funeral was held at the home, Sunday, April 21, 1912, at 11 a m., conducted by Rev. Goodman of New Market, and was largely attended by old neighbors and friends. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 9, 1912

Welch, Claude, Mrs - Mrs. Claude Welch Dies.
The sad news was received here yesterday morning of the death at Siam of Mrs. Claude Welch in the early hours of that morning, Jan. 13. Her death came as the result of a brief but violent illness, and the many friends in this city and even in the neighbrhood where she lived knew nothing of her illness until news was received of her death. The bereavement of the young husband is deeply pathetic. Their short married life—scarcely more than a year—had been a very happy one, and the young wife who expected to become a mother within a few months, to which condition her illness was due, was happy and helpful in making their home life a beautiful one. The sympathy of all is extended to Claude Welch and the deceased's father, Mr. Samuel Scrivenor, and family. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 14, 1908

Claude Welch living down near Siam telephoned his parents in this city early Monday morning of the sudden death of his wife a short time before. She had been sick but a few days. It is a severe misfortune to Claude as he was just getting comfortably fixed on his farm down there which they had occupied since last spring, removing there after their marriage the fall before. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Scrivner, reside near there. She was a highly respected lady. The funeral took place yesterday and interment was made in this city. Claude's many friends extend him deepest sympathy. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 16, 1908

Welch, Earl Raymond
The funeral of Earl Raymond Welch, who passed away in Tucson, Ariz., Sunday, March 14, 1920, was held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Clarinda, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. J. M. Williams, pastor of the church, Rev. A. S. Woodard of Shenandoah, formerly pastor of the church here, giving the sermon.   The singers were Mrs. J. G. Scroggs, Mrs. Myrtle Nies, Claude Annan and Charles Keeran. "Come Ye Disconsolate," " If On a Quiet Sea," and "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," were the hymns sung. The pallbearers were Lester Milligan, Paul Harland, Lee Cagley, Stanley Pfander, Charley Pfander, David Reynolds. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery.
The memory of Earl Welch will be unforgotten by those who knew him in the years to come. A talented youth in many ways, his greatest talent lay, perhaps, in his musical ability. He was a natural musician—a pianist, who without a large amount of musical training had the gift of producing melody that never failed to touch his hearers and appeal to them. Added to this he had good technique. He was always generous in playing for others. Sometimes the music was his own composition. Anything that be had heard he could play.
The following was the obituary read at the funeral:
"Earl Raymond Welch was born in Omaha, Nebr., June 28, 1893, and died in Tucson, Ariz., Sunday, March 14, 1920, aged 26 years 8 months and 21 days.   Most of his life was spent in Clarinda.   He was graduated from the Clarinda high school in the class of 1911, being the youngest member of his class.   After graduation he received a scholarship from Ames college where he attended school for two terms.   After being employed by an engineering firm in Wyoming for a number of years he entered the employ of the government at Moline, Ill., where during the war he assisted in the manufacture of war munitions. He was transferred at the close of the war to Omaha, Nebr., where he was employed until four weeks ago when he was compelled to go to seek a dryer climate in Arizona. Earl united wifh the Methodist Episcopal church of'Clarinda when a boy."
The relatives in attendance at the funeral were, W. W. Welch, the father of the young man, and Mrs. W. W. Welch, of Omaha; his sisters, Miss Margaret Welch of Yankton, S. Dak., Miss Ruth Welch of Albion, Nebr., and Miss Edith Welch of Scranton; his brother, Philip Welch, and Mrs. Welch of Omaha; his uncle, Roy Hinman of Omaha; and his step-sister, Mrs. Max Brown and Dr. Brown of Red Oak and his grandmother, Mrs. C. J. Hinman, who resides in Clarinda. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 25, 1920

Earl Welch.
Earl Welch, son of W. W. Welch of this city but now of Omaha, died in Tucson, Ariz., Sunday morning, March 14, 1920. He had been in that place about a month, having gone there for the benefit of his health. Mr. and Mrs W. W. Welch, have been in St. Petersburg, Fla., for a number of weeks.
When informed of the critical illness of his son Mr. Welch started for Tucson, but did not arrive there before the end came. Mrs. Welch started at the same time for Iowa to make necessary arrangements here. It is expected that Mr. Welch will arrive in Clarinda with the remains of his son Friday evening and the funeral will be held sometime Saturday. It was not known here until a short time before the end came that Earl was so critically ill, and the sad news came with sudden force to many friends here. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1920

Earl Raymond Welch, second son of Mr W.W. Welch, was born in Omaha, Nebr., June 28th, 1893, and died in Tucson. Arizona, Sunday March 14th, 1920, aged 26 years, 8 months and 21 days. Most of his life was spent in Clarinda. He was graduated from the Clarinda high school in the class of 1911, being the youngest member of the class. After graduation, he received a scholarship from Ames college where he attended school for 2 terms.
After being employed by an engineering firm in Wyoming for a number of years, he entered the employ of the government at Moline, Ill., where during the war he assisted in the manufacture of war munitions. He was transferred at the close of the War to Omaha, Nebr., where he was employed until about 4 weeks ago, when he was compelled to seek a dryer climate in Arizona.
Earl united with the Methodist church of Clarinda when a boy.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon, March 20, Rev. A. S. Woodard of Shenandoah and Rev. J. M. Williams officiating. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 25, 1920

Friends of Earl Welch were shocked to hear of his death at Tucson, Arizona, Sunday, March 14th. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Welch were in Florida when word came that he was very ill and Mr. Welch immediately hurried there but arrived too late to see him alive. Mrs. Welch came to Clarinda, arriving Tuesday evening. The remains are to be buried here, being expected late Friday evening, and because of the uncertainty of the exact arrival, no funeral arrangements have been made as yet. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1920

Welch, Margaret Lucinda Speer - Mrs. J. C. Welch, who had been long a resident of Clarinda, died at her home on West Main Street, Friday Feb. 4, 1921, after having been in failing health for some time. Mrs. Welch was a very estimable lady. She was well known among the older residents here and had many friends to regret her passing. The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home. Dr. A. B. Marshall, pastor of the Presbyterian church, conducted the services. Two psalms were sung by a quartet consisting of Mrs. George Smith, Miss Nina Martin, John Keener and J. Scott Hitchcock. Mrs. T. J. Hawthorne and Mrs. J. T. Gilmore had charge of the floral offerings.
"Margaret Lucinda Speer, eldest daughter of William and Anna J. Speer, as born Jan. 24, 1842, and died Feb. 4, 1921, at her home in Clarinda, Iowa. She was born and grew to womanhood in New Concord, Ohio, and on Nov. 11, 1862 married Joseph C. Welch.
They established their home on a farm near New Concord, but later answering the call of the west, came to Clarinda in 1876, where they have since resided. To this union seven children were born, all living except one daughter, Mrs. Vinnie White, who died April 25, 1910, at her home in Knoxville, Iowa. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, Joseph C. Welch, and the following children: Mrs. Jennie Miller, San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. Cora Lubbens, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. A. E. Comin, Clarinda Iowa; Mrs. F. L. Brannan, Loveland, Colo; C. A. Welch, Greenfield, la.; B. S. Welch, Clarinda, la.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Work, Shenandoah, la.; Mrs Belle Leeper, Cambridge, Ohio; one brother, McKinley Speer, New Concord, Ohio, eleven grandchildren, three great-granchildren, besides nieces and nephews. All of her children were at her bedside at the time of her death except Mrs. Miller, who on account of distance did not reach here until Saturday evening, and C. A. Welch was detained by a railroad accident.
Mrs. Welch became a member of the United Presbyterian Church in childhood and remained a member until her death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 10, 1921

Mrs. J. C. Welch.
Mrs. J. C. Welch, who had been long a resident of Clarinda, died at her home on West Main street, Friday, Feb. 4, 1921, after having   been   in failing health for some time.  Mrs. Welch was a very estimable lady.   She was well known among the older residents here and had many friends to regret her passing.  The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home. Dr. A. B. Marshall, pastor of the Presbyterian church conducted the services.    Two psalms, "The   Value of God's Benediction," and "God's Fatherly Love and Power," were sung by a quartet consisting of   Mrs. George Smith, Miss Nina Martin, John Keener and J. Scott Hitchcock.   Mrs. T. J. Hawthorne and Mrs. J, T. Gillmore had charge of the floral offerings. The following obituary has been given The Journal:
"Margaret Lucinda Speer, eldest daughter of William and Anna J. Speer, was born Jan. 24, 1842, and died Feb. 4, 1921, at her home in Clarinda, Iowa. She was born and grew to womanhood in New Concord, Ohio, and on Nov. 11, 1862, married Joseph C. Welch. They established their home on a farm hear New Concord, Ohio, but later answering the call of the West, came to Clarinda in 1876 where they have since resided. To this union seven children were born, all living except one daughter, Mrs. Vinnie White, who died April 25, 1910, at her home in Knoxville, Iowa. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, Joseph C. Welch, and the following children: Mrs. Jennie Miller, San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. Cora Lubiens, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. A. E. Comin, Clarinda, Iowa; Mrs. B. L. Brannan, Loveland, Colo.; C. A. Welch, Greenfield, Iowa; B. S Welch, Clarinda, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Work, Shenandoah, Iowa; Mrs. Belle Seeper, Cambridge, Ohio; one brother, McKinney Speer, New Concord, Ohio, eleven grandchildren, three great­grandchildren, besides nieces and nephews. All of her children were at her bedside at the time of her death except Mrs. Miller, who on account of distance did not reach here until Saturday evening, and C. A. Welch who was detained by a railroad accident. She became a member of the United Presbyterian church in childhood and remained a member until her death. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 10, 1921

Mrs. Nina Welch gave birth to a daughter this morning. The little one was dead, however. Mrs. Welch is doing well. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 19, 1900

Welch, Minnie B. Hinman - Chas Lueder and wife of Cherokee, Iowa, accompanied the remains of her sister. Mrs W. W. Welch, home Saturday and attended the funeral Sunday. Mrs Welch was at their home at the time of her death. Mr Lueder superintended the building of the new state hospital at that place and is still in the employ of the state. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 22, 1903

Mrs. W. W. Welch died Friday, Oct 16, 1903, at the home of her sister. Mrs. Chas. Lueder, at Cherokee, Iowa. Mrs. Welch had been in poor health for a long time from heart trouble, and went up there last month for recreation. It can hardly be realized that her regains were brought back to this city Saturday by her bereaved husband and loving sister. But such is the uncertainty of life. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hinman and a highly respectad lady. Besides a devoted husband, she leaves seven young children to mourn her untimely death. One young son died several years ago. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home in west Clarinda, conducted by Rev. IlgenFritz in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends, and her remains laid to rest in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 22, 1903

Mrs Roy Hinman of Omaha was called home Saturday by the death of his sister, Mrs W W Welch. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 22, 1903

Welcher, Willard, Mrs - Mrs. D. M. Creal received a telegram Sunday morning bearing the sad news of the death Saturday evening of her sister, Mrs. Willard Welcher, at Mountain Grove, Mo., and took the afternoon train for that city to be present at the funeral. Mrs. Welcher had been in feeble health a long time. Mountain Grove is in the heart of the Ozark Mountains country. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 30, 1914

Wells, Albert - Lou Wells from College Springs was a passenger on the noon train Saturday, called to Muscatine, la, by the sudden death of his brother Abner Wells. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 4, 1920

Wells, Edna Geraldine - Edna Geraldine Wells, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wells of Bedford, was born Jan. 4, 1917, and died Saturday, Aug. 18, 1917, at 10 a.m., aged 7 months and 14 days. To mourn their loss are the parents, and one sister and five brothers: Bertha, Emmett, Glenn, Clarence, Donald and Harold. The funeral services were held at Siam, conducted by the Rev. J. A. Nayle. Interment was in the Siam cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1917

Miss Edna Geraldine Wells, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wells of Bedford. Ia., was born Jan. 4, 1917. Died at her home Saturday, Aug. 18th, 1917. Age 7 mos. 14 days. She leaves to mourn her loss, father, mother, one sister, Bertha; five brothers, Emmett, Glenn, Clarence, Donald, and Harold. Funeral service was conducted at Siam by Rev. J. A. Nayle, pastor of Methodist Episcopal church and interment was made in the Siam cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1917

Wells, Harry - Struck by Lightning.
A week ago Sunday the same lightning which put many telephone lines out of business and made the people of many towns walk around in the dark, also resulted in stock being killed in several instances, and other fatalities. At Hopkins, Mo., Harry Wells, a young man twenty years of age, living southwest of town was killed by a bolt of lightning. It was about 1:30 Sunday afternoon that they saw the storm coming up and Harry was assisting his father and brother drive a brood of small chickens to shelter. The lightning struck the young man in the head, burning a strip of flesh the length of the body, and passing down to the ground. A large hole was burned in the neck where the collar button touched the flesh. Mr. and Mrs. William Wells, parents of the deceased, formerly lived at Braddyville, while engaged in the grain business there. The young man's father and son were rendered unconscious by the shock, but neither was harmed fatally. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 25, 1916

Harry Wells, a young man 20 years of age, living two and one-half miles southwest of Hopkins, Mo., was struck by lightning and instantly killed, Sunday afternoon about two o'clock. He had gone out into the orchard to help his mother catch some small chickens, when the fatal crash came. Harry was a well respected, highly esteemed young man. He will be greatly missed by his parents and associates. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 18, 1916

LIGHTNING KILLS HOPKINS YOUTH.
Harry Wells, twenty years old, who lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wells, three miles southwest of Hopkins, was struck and instantly killed by a bolt of lightning Sunday afternoon.

Funeral services were held from the Christian church in Hopkins, Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in the Hopkins cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 23, 1916

Lady Burned to Death.
Siam seems to have more than their share of fires, but the one last Friday was the first of the many that claimed a human life. Miss Jane Wells was a maiden lady, about 70 years' of age, living alone in her home at Siam, and a short time before noon on Friday her residence was discovered to be afire. Neighbors arrived as soon as possible and an effort was made to extinguish, the flames. It was soon found that the building could not be saved. It was feared that Miss Wells was still in her home and efforts were at once made to locate her. The heat and flames continued to drive them back after every attempt, but finally Mr. Fine succeeded in making his way into the house. There he found Miss Wells, lying on the floor of the room in an unconscious condition. He succeeded in getting her to the window, where willing hands soon assisted him out with the burden. It was none too soon however, for the building soon collapsed. The lady suffered intense pain, and all that medical aid could do for her relief was done, but to no avail. She passed away that evening, and the remains laid to rest, mourned by many friends. She had no close relatives living. How the fire originated no one seems to know, as it was too far along when discovered to ascertain. It is more than likely it was from an oil stove, however, or else from a defective flue.
She was a most estimable lady and held in the highest esteem.— Bedford Free Press. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 4, 1911

Mrs. Jane Wells, a widow lady living down at Siam, lost her life Monday evening as the result of the destruction of her home by fire. It is said she was working over a gasoline stove in the morning when by some means it exploded, burning her terribly and setting the building on fire. Neighbors rushed to
the scene and breaking in a window drew her out by the arms in an unconscious condition. She survived until evening and then passed away. It is indeed a terrible affair.    PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 27, 1911                   

Mrs. Margaret Paine Wells
Information comes to The Journal of the death of a   lady who, will be kindly remembered in Clarinda, Mrs. Margaret Paine Wells, mother of Dr. F. P. Wells, also formerly of this city, now of Colorado City, Colo., where his mother died Sunday, Nov.   11,   1917. Mrs. Wells' maiden name was Paine. She was born Sept. 6, 1838, in Deerfield, Oneida county, N. Y.  Her father and family moved to Evansville, Wis., in 1849.   She united with the Congregational church in 1855; attended college in Rockford, Ill., and graduated from Rockford seminary in June, 1858. She was employed   as a teacher for seven years previous to her marriage, which occurred in 1866, to John Henry Wells, who died in   Fairfield, Iowa, April 28, 1877, leaving his wife and two sons, Frank and Fred, surviving.. As a teacher she began a select school in the village of Oregon, Wis., in September 1858, thence she went to Monroe, Mich., in a ladies' seminary, then to a ladies' seminary in Knoxville, Ill., and then to the Rev. Mr. Axline's academy in Fairfield, Iowa, where she was married and lived until 1910, then moving to Colorado Springs, Colo., where she resided until her demise.   Her remains were taken to Fairfield, Iowa, for burial, Wednesday, Nov. 14, accompanied, to the place of interment by Dr. F. P. Wells. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 15, 1917

Welton, Kate E. - Miss Kate E. Welton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orin Welton, died at the family home in East Clarinda, June 7, 1906, aged 16 years, 7 months and two days. The death of this bright young lady brought sorrow to the community as well as the devoted parents. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock Sunday, conducted by Rev. Fisher. [NEWSPAPER?] Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 1906

Kate Ellen Welton died yesterday at the home of her father, Orin Welton at 505 S. 10 St. She was aged 16 years, 7 months and 2 days. The funeral will be conducted Sunday forenoon at ten o'clock at the home by Rev. W. T. Fisher. CLARINDA HERALD, Jun 8, 1906

Nellie Marie Welton was born January 5th, 1914, and died at the home of her parents in Clarinda September 22nd, 1914. Aged 8 mo., 19 days. She leaves father, mother and one brother, and a number of relatives to mourn her loss but their loss is her great gain for Jesus said, "Of Such is the Kingdom of Heaven." The funeral service was conducted from the house by Rev. M. Hulbert. The body was entered in the cemetery north of town. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 1, 1914

The nine months old baby girl of Orb Welton died Wednesday morning at 7:15 A. M, the funeral services will be held at the home at 2:30 P. M. Thursday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 24, 1914

Welton, Orin - Orin Weldon died Saturday at his home in East Clarinda following a stroke of paralysis several months ago which rendered him almost helpless. He had been a resident of this city many years and was in the 65th year of his age.   The funeral was held Tuesday from the Christian church at 2:30. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 5, 1912