Page County, Iowa obituaries
transcribed by Pat O'Dell genpat@netins.net
 

 

 

Wilson, Andy's MOTHER - Andy Wilson, who was called home from Boise, Idaho, last week by the death of his mother, says he is well pleased with that country and has purchased a farm out there which he will conduct this season. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Mar 26, 1903

 

Wilson, Babe
Rev. and Mrs. Wilson were called to mourn the death of their babe, aged 22 months, Monday evening, at their home in northeast Clarinda. The remains were taken to Shenandoah Tuesday evening for interment. Rev. Wilson is presiding elder of the Free Methodist church for this district. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 19, 1903

 

Wilson, Charley B. -

Charley B. Wilson, the subject of this notice, was born September 16, 1867, in Harrison county, Missouri. He was the second child of Mr and Mrs. A. B. Wilson.
He was married to Miss Mary Heltman on March 4, 1890 in Superior, Nebr. To this union were born seven children. He died at his home in Shambaugh, Iowa after a lingering illness of several weeks, July 5, 1910, aged 42 years, 9 months and 19 days.
The funeral was preached at Corning, Mo., July 7, by Rev. W. E Kelly, of Shambaugh, Iowa, after which interment was made in the Mount Hope cemetery, near Corning. The Woodmen of the World had charge of the burial ceremonies.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, five children, father, two brothers three sisters and a number of friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 21, 1910

 

Wilson, D.C. -

Rev. D. C. Wilson D. D. died at his home at Tarkio, Mo., Tuesday, Dec. 1st, 1914, at the age of 82 years.
Dr. Wilson had been preaching for about 52 years prior to his death. He was pastor of the United Presbyterian church in Clarinda for twenty-one years and leaves many friends who mourn his loss. He was a pioneer missionary in this part of Iowa, having organized three-fourths of the churches in this region.
The funeral was held at Tarkio last Thursday afternoon. Rev. E. C. Little, pastor of the United Presbyterian church at Tarkio officiated at the funeral. The sermon was followed by a number of short talks by Dr. Thompson, president of the College, J. B. Work, Rev. McBride, former pastor of the United Presbyterian church in Tarkio, and Dr. Williamson of Clarinda. The body was taken in charge by a son of the deceased, James Wilson, to Indiana, Penn., for burial, that being his childhood home, and was interred in the family lot there. He leaves a wife, three sons and one daughter to mourn his loss.
Those who attended the funeral from here were, Dr. and Mrs. Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Pfander, Mrs. Thomas Irwin, Miss Rhoda Knox. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 10, 1914

 

Wilson, Ema

FOUND DEAD IN BED.
When members of the family went to awaken Miss Ema Wilson, at her home, 113 Lincoln avenue, this morning about 9:30 o'clock, her lifeless body was found.   She having been in poor health recently, the family did not call her this morning.   During the night she had been up several times feeling badly.   When other members of the family, who occupy the same bed room arose, she was sleeping and apparently not suffering.   The cause of her death was heart failure. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 4, 1916

 

Wilson, Grace -
Was born in Guthrie county, Iowa, March 18, 1889, and died at the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Wilson, on Chestnut street, this city, July 12, 1905.
The cause of death was palpitation of the heart. It came as a great shook to her family and friends, as she had been in her usual health. The first intimation her parents had of her illness was at 2:15 a. m. She aroused her sister at this time, stating that she was terribly sick. When the fathher and mother reached the bedside, she was too nearly in an unconscious state to speak to them. The only words she uttered were, "Oh, my head." Dr. Seilards was on hand with in fifteen minutes, but she was past help. She passed away at 3:15.
Grace was a bright girl, ambitious to excel in her studies, and succeeded in standing near the head of her of classes. She finished the Sophomore year in the high school, this spring.
She had been a member of the Free Methodist church, of which her father is a minister, for about eight years. Her studies and associations had so engrossed her attention that she had not been as devoted for the last two years as she had formerly been.
The funeral was held from the home July 17, at 2:30p. m. Rev. D. C. L--son, of College Springs, preached the funeral sermon. Many friends and neighbors, as well as a score or more of the high school were present: a beautiful song by the latter composed part of the service. The floral offerings were both beautiful and profuse.
The body was taken to Shenandoah, and interred in the Rose Hill cemetery just as the sun was sinking in the west.  Rev. G. W. Taylor conducted the service there. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 18, 1905

Miss Grace Wilson, daughter of Rev Wilson, minister of the Free Methodist church, was attacked with palpitation of the heart about 12 o'clock, Tuesday night and died before morning. She was about fifteen years of age, and a bright and affable girl. The funeral was held at 2:30 this afternoon. The high school students made rich floral tributes, and excellent music was rendered by the high school quartette. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 13, 1905

 

Wilson, Howard -

Howard Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Wilson, residing on a farm between College Springs and Braddyville, who had been attending school at Pittsburg, Penn., was suddenly seized with an acute attack of stomach trouble last Saturday afternoon at his rooming house in Pittsburg and died some time that evening,     
The young man was twenty-three years of age and exceedingly robust. His death comes as a very severe shock to his home folks as well as to his friends. He was a nephew of T. A. Wilson and Mrs. Hanaford of this city. The young man's uncle, T. A. Wilson, went Sunday to bring his remains to his home for burial. Friends of the family and the community at large extend sympathy to bereaved relatives. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 4, 1917

Obituary—Howard R. Wilson
Howard E. Wilson was born May 16, 1892, 3 miles north of Clarinda, Iowa, and died in the Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. 30, 1916 All of his life, with the exception of three years spent in Colorado, have been spent in Page county. At the age of seven his parents moved to Coin where they continued to reside till Howard reached the age of 15. Here he formed many warm friendships with his teachers and schoolmates. The family moved to Colorado where he again became one of a circle of choice friends, whose properity and interests have ever since been a source of pleasure and satisfaction. In 1910, returning to Page county, his life has been spent among us. Howard was strong in his friendships, patient , and painstaking in his work. His was a gospel of action instead of theory; it was a pleasure of minister to those he loved. He was particularly appreciative of kindness.
"Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends, for it is one of God's best gifts. It involves many things, but above all the power of going out for one's self, and appreciating whatever is noble and loving in another."
He became a member of the church while in Coin, under the ministry of D. M. Davis, and at Ft Morgan was a member of the Young Men's Bible Class, conducted by Mr. Cross, which was a source of uplift and strength. In Clarinda he transferred his membership to the United Presbyterian church, later at College Springs.
The funeral services were held from the home Thursday at 12 o'clock, conducted by his pastor, Rev. N. J. Calhoun, and the remains laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery— Current. Press. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 18, 1917

SUDDEN DEATH IN PITTSBURG.
Howard   Wilson is Brought Home.      Funeral Was Thursday.
A telegram received unexpectedly Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson, living on their farm between College Spring and Braddyville, brought the sad news of the death of their son Howard, in Pittsburg, Pa., where he had gone only two weeks ago to attend school. On Sunday evening the boy's mother, accompanied by his uncle T. A. Wilson, went to Pittsburg and brought back the body, the funeral being held this Thursday noon from the William Wilson home, conducted by Rev. Calhoon, of the United Presbyterian church of College Springs; interment in Clarinda cemetery.

The parents of Howard Wilson surely have the sincere sympathy of many friends.   Howard was a most likable boy, twenty, four years of age, with the big world just opening before him.   He was his father's right hand man, having attended for a time the Clarinda high school, also the high school at College Springs, and very popular wherever he went, having the faculty of making friends, and being a good basket ball player.   The immediate cause of death   was heart trouble, brought on by an attack of acute bowel, trouble.    Friday noon he left school feeling badly, and shortly afterward seems to have realized that his case was serious, as he asked to have called a minister with whom he had made friends since going to Pittsburg.   He seemed to be getting better; but at midnight Saturday the nurse in the hospital learned that he was dead, having expired from heart trouble which no one there had suspected. Howard has always lived near Clarinda, being born on the farm when his folks lived north of town.   For a time the family lived in Ft. Morgan, Colo., then moved to Clarinda, and later to their present farm home near College 'Springs.   The brother James, employed at Tarrytown,    near New York City, was reached by wire, and came to Pittsburg just before the remains were brought home, but did not come home with his mother and uncle T. A. Wilson, who arrived in Clarinda on the 2 o'clock train Wednesday afternoon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 4, 1917

Howard Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson of Amity township, died suddenly in a Pittsburgh, Pa., hospital, Sunday, Dec. 31, 1916, where he had been taken on Friday, following an attack of bowel trouble. It is thought that he would have recovered from that trouble, but death resulted from a weak heart, the latter probably caused by strain in athletic contests. Young Mr. Wilson, who was only 24 years of age, had gone to Pittsburgh about two weeks previous to his death to attend school. He had gone to Des Moines to attend school, but not liking it there had gone out to Pittsburgh. His mother, Mrs. William Wilson, and his uncle, T. A. Wilson of Clarinda left for Pittsburgh immediately upon receiving news of the young man's death and brought the body to Clarinda, arriving here Wednesday afternoon. The body was taken to the home in Amity township, and the funeral services were to be held there today at 12 o'clock and conducted by the Rev N.J. --- College Spriges. Interment to be in the Clarinda cemetery. [----partly missing ---] Mr and Mrs -- Wilson of Amity township, by three sisters, Mary, Eunice and Ruth Wilson, and by a brother, James Wilson, who is teaching at Tarrytown, N.Y. James Wilson met the party from Clarinda at Pittsburg, but was not able to come home for the funeral. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 4, 1917

 

 

Wilson, Isaac

Coin.
April 25.—Isaac Wilson, aged 88 years and an old soldier, died Thursday, p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Isaac Adams, with whom he has made his home since the death of his wife many years ago. Mr. Wilson was stricken with paralysis about two years ago and has been practically helpless ever since. Short services were held at the home on Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R. E. Harvey, and the body was taken to Armour, Mo., over the Burlington route, early Saturday morning, to be laid beside the body of his wife at the old home. Mr. and Mrs. Adams accompanied the body to Armour. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Ar 28, 1921

 

Wilson, James 1901

OBITUARY
JAMES WILSON
James Wilson was born in Fintona, Tyrone county, Ireland, in the year 1832. His father's family consisted of four sons and three daughters, four of whom survive him.
In the year 1856 he emigrated to America, settling in New York City. In 1859 he was married to Margaret Louden, who survives him. They resided in New York until their oldest son was eleven months old, when they removed to Illinois, thence to Iowa locating in Des Moines county. Mr. Wilson's parents were members of the Methodist Episcopal church and in that communion young James was baptised. It was while living in Des Moines county that Mr. Wilson made a public confession of faith in Christ and united with the Reformed Presbyterian church. In a few years they removed to Wayne county, where twenty-two years of his life were spent.
In 1891 the family removed to Page county and for ten years Mr. Wilson has been one of Page county's most worthy citizens. He was the father of nine children. Three have died—two in infancy and one in his sixteenth years. The children who survive are: William, James, Robert, Jennie, Andrew and Clarke. All have been with their father frequently of late and were present at his death bed except the son James, who resides in California. Four grand children also remain. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and was faithful and devoted to all her interests.
For months he has been ripening for the heavenly harvest.   He gave evidence of readiness and willingness to depart whenever God should see fit to call him.    He was only waiting for the Master's summons. Sabbath morning, Oct. 6th, a few minutes after six o'clock the spirit left the tenement of clay and returned to God who gave it, and on Monday afternoon his mortal remains were consigned to the grave, the funeral services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. E. IlgenFritz.    We bow in humble submission to God's providence in removing our brother and friend and commend the bereaved and sorrowing ones to the God of all comfort and grace. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 8, 1901

Jas. Wilson died at his home in north Clarinda, Sunday morning, Oct. 6, 1901, in the 69th year of his age. He had been afflicted with Bright's disease of the kidneys for several months, but only for a short time had he been confined to his home. Mr. Wilson was born in Tyrone county, Ireland, and in 1856 he came to this country locating in New York, then in Illinois, to Des Moines county, Iowa, and in 1891 the family settled in Page county. He was the father of nine children, all of whom except three, together with his wife, survive him. Mr. Wilson had been a member of the M. E. church for years. The funeral took place Monday at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Ilgen Fritz. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 5, 1901

Wilson, James 1905

Frank Annan of Lincoln township, was in the city Monday, on his way home from a visit to his aunt, Mrs. Leakey, down near Burlington Junction. He reported the death of Jas. Wilson down there, an old settler and prominent stock dealer known to many around here. Frank finished his corn planting the middle of last week and found a little time to take a rest. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 20, 1905

 

Wilson, Lucy A.

Obituary.
Lucy A. Wilson, wife    of William T. Wilson, died at her home on west Garfield street, Tuesday, November 9th, 1909, at    6 p. m.

She was born November 10th, 1837, at Mansfield, Ind.,  and spent her early life at that place.    She was married January 22, 1857, to William T.    Wilson.    Fourteen children were  born  to    them,  six of whom    still    survive,    Mrs Mary James, of Pender, Nebr., Mrs. Maggie Alexander, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Thomas S. Wilson,    of this city, Mrs. Ardella Thomas, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mrs.    Susie Gorman, of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mrs. Mellie Zornes, of St.  Joseph, Mo.
These with her husband and the grandchildren are left to mourn the loss of a kind mother, wife and grandmother.
Mrs. Wilson united with the Missionary Baptist church in this city March, 1906, and was a consistent member until the time of her death.
The funeral was held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. K. Lewis. The remains were taken the next morning to Loveland, Iowa, for interment in the Branson Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 18, 1909

 

Wilson, Lydia Cowel -

Mrs. A. H. Wilson.
Mrs A. H. Wilson   passed away Tuesday, January 25, after three months of suffering. Short services were held at 9 o'clock yesterday (Thursday) morning at the home, 509 Washington Avenue, by Rev Geo. H. Nicol, of the Christian church and the remains were taken to Clarinda for burial leaving here at 10 o'clock a. m. by the K. & W. train. Rev. Nicol accompanied the family to Clarinda and held funeral services in the Christian church there at 1:30 p. m. Mrs. Wilson's maiden name was Lydia Cowel. She was born in Sunbury county, Ohio, March 24, 1858. Her parents in 1861 removed to Logansport, Ind., where she was married to A. H. Wilson, November 9, 1880. Mr. and Mrs.-Wilson moved to Auburn, Nebraska in 1884 and to Clarinda in 1885. In 1902 they came to Red Oak. Mrs. Wilson united with the Christian church in Clarinda and was a firm believer in the Christian faith and a zealous worker in the church. She was also a member of the Red Oak Rebekah  lodge, of the of the tribe of Ben Hur and the ladies of the Maccabees. She is survived by her husband and six children, all present at the funeral. The children are Bert G. and Misses Ethel and Fanny, of Red Ook, Harry of Omaha, Clarence E. of Creston, and Mrs. Fred Litimer of Lincoln township. She is also survived by two brothers, Andrew Cowel, of Sand Point, Ida., and J. Cowel, of Gray Horse, Okla. There is sorrow in the large circle of friends from which Mrs. Wilson has departed, and sincere sympathy for the bereaved ones. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 3, 1910

Mrs. A. H. Wilson died at her home in Red Oak, Iowa, Tuesday, January 25th, with paralysis. The funeral will be held this afternoon in this city at the Christian church at 1:30. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 27, 1910

 

Wilson, Margaret Louden - Mrs. Margaret Louden Wilson, widow of the late Jas. Wilson, died at her home in Coin last Thursday morning, aged 67 years. The funeral services were held at her late home at 4 p. in. Monday, and also at the home of her son, Robt. Wilson, in this city, Tuesday, March 17th, at 2:30, and the remains laid to rest in the city cemetery by the side of her husband. Mrs. Wilson was a kind and affectionate old lady and highly respected by a large circle of friends whom she had won during her long residence in this county. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 19, 1903


Wilson, Oscar -

Mt. Ayr Man Killed. Oscar Wilson, of near Mt. Ayr, a young man about twenty-one years of age, accidentally discharged a shot gun and killed himself last Thursday. He had taken the gun along to the field where he and a young companion had gone for a load of hay. In removing the gun from the sled indications are that he caught hold of the muzzle and pulled it toward him, when the hammer caught on something in the box and discharged the load in his thigh near the body, which proved fatal and he died forty minutes later.—-New Market Herald. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 21, 1905

 

Wilson, Pearl - Miss Pearl L. Wilson, daughter of Rev. J. H. Wilson, died last Tuesday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock of consumption. She was 16 years of age and had been sick for over four months. Funeral services were conducted at the home last Wednesday at 2:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. Mudd, assisted by Rev. Cox of Shambaugh. The body was taken to Shenandoah Wednesday evening and interred in the Rose Hill cemetery the next day. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community in the death of their beloved daughter. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1904

 

Wilson, Robert - Word was received in this city about noon that Robt Wilson, living on the Capt. Cowgill farm north of Hepburn, was killed this morning by a runaway team. He went up to Sciola, north of Villisca, to help do some work, and his team ran away with him with the above sad result. When found he was lying under his wagon dead. It is thought this is the R. A. Wilson who formerly lived south of Clarinda who married a daughter of W. K. Harrell. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 5, 1901

Word was received Wednesday that R. A. Wilson, of Villisca, had been killed. He was driving a wagon, and the wheels dropping into a rut threw him out under the horses' feet and he was kicked to death. Mr. Wilson was a brother of Mrs. D. C. Glasgow and Mrs. S. W. Nelson, and a son-in-law of Mrs. Julia Harrell, of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Glasgow, Mr. Nelson and Mrs. Julia Harrell went to Villisca on the evening train. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 6, 1901

The funeral of R. A. Wilson, of Valley township, took place Saturday and S. W. Nelson and family of this city attended. Mr. Wilson was a brother to Mrs. Nelson. The sad ending of his life by a runaway team last Thursday is deeply regretted by all. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 7, 1901



Wilson, Roy, Mrs - FATAL ACCIDENT AT BLANCHARD.
Mrs. Roy Wilson Is Killed by Discharge of Gun.
The Blanchard correspondent of The Journal writes the following report:
One of the most shocking accidents that has happened in our community for some time occurred at the home of J. A. Walkinshaw south of town, Monday evening about 7:15.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Walkinshaw had gone to take their daughter, Miss Helen, a nurse, to the train at Westboro, Mo., who was returning to Chicago, to her work in a hospital where she will graduate soon.
Dr. and Mrs. Wilson of Chicago, another daughter, and two children remaining at home, expecting to stay a few days longer.
Mrs. Wilson was reading by the table and Mr. Wilson was working with a gun, when the children in another room had a little trouble.
He laid the gun on the table and went to see the cause and hearing the discharge of a gun rushed to the door and found his wife had been killed instantly. It is thought she tried to move the gun and probably struck the trigger against the table.
It will probably never be known just how the accident occurred.
Mrs. Wilson was born on a farm one mile south of town and grew to young womanhood here, was a graduate of the Blanchard high school and was well liked by everyone who knew her. She was married in June, 1915, to Dr. Roy Wilson, dentist, of Chicago, where they have since made their home. She leaves a husband, two children, Junior, aged 5, and Helen Jane, aged 3; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Walkinshaw, a sister, Miss Helen Walkinshaw, of Chicago, and a brother, John Walkinshaw, who recently went to Providence, R. I., with his wife and little daughter; several relatives and a great many friends to mourn their loss.
Funeral services were held at the Reformed Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Mr. Coleman, pastor. She will be laid to rest in the Blanchard cemetery.
The many friends extend their sympathy to the grief stricken family. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 29, 1921

 

 

Wilson, Thomas - S. B. Wilson, of Hot Springs, S. D. was in the city first of the week renewing old acquaintances. He was called to Shenandoah last week by the death of his brother, Thomas Wilson. Gene will be remembered here as superintendent of the schools during the latter part of the 70s. After that he located at his present home following the law business, mingling there with sufficient politics to secure his election as state senator and several other important positions. Fifteen years have passed and gone since his last visit here, but he is the same active and impulsive Gene of olden times and is enjoying himself with long ago friends. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 20, 1902


 

Wilson, Tracy - Tracy Wilson, of Mt. Ayr, a student in Tarkio college, died Saturday morning from lung fever. The remains were taken to Mt. Ayr, and the funeral was conducted at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon from the United Presbyterian church by Rev. Dr. John Williamson of Tingley, assisted by Rev Dr J A. Thompson, president of Tarkio college. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 30, 1903

 

Winchell, Hiram - Intoxication Leads to Suicide. Hiram Winchell committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid, Sunday, one and one-half miles south of Essex. He had been drinking intoxicating liquor to excess. He was about 50 years of age, a laboring man, working with machinery, and is survived by his wife, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Taylor of Shenandoah, two other daughters, Mrs. Edward Reisner and Marjorie, age 6 years. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 12, 1916

 

Windhorst, F.W. -

F. W. Windhorst died very suddenly at his home in North Clarinda, Monday, May 8, 1916, aged 68 years 10 months and 8 days. Mr. Windhorst was apparently in his usual health and had been assisting his wife with the family washng. While sitting on a chair on the porch, Mrs. Windhorst asked him to get something for her, but he, when he tried to get up, was unable to do so. A physician was called, but nothing could be done for him, and at 6:30 p.m., he passed away.
Mr. Windhorst was born in St. Charles county, Mo., July 30, 1848. Feb. 16, 1871, he was married to Miss Louise Riskie, and to them were born fifteen children, twelve of whom, with the wife and aged mother of Mr. Windhorst, are left to mourn his sudden death. The surviving children are: August Windhorst, Tripp, S. Dak.; Mrs. Joe Shum, north of Clarinda; Mrs. W. H. Guyton, East St. Louis, Mo.; Dan Windhorst, Ruskin, Nebr.; Mrs. Benia Kelly, Clarinda; Mrs. Verde Schantz near Villisca; Henry Windhorst, Byron, Nebr.; Mrs. W. H. Werner, Twin Falls, Ida.; William Windhorst, west of Clarinda; Mrs. Dan Goecker, north of Clarinda, and Walter Werner, near Page Center.
Mr. Windhorst came to Page county in 1876, and for a time lved on a farm four miles north of Clarinda. Later he bought and moved onto a farm three miles north of Yorktown, and one which his youngest son now lives. Two years ago he moved to Clarinda.
The funeral is being held this (Thursday) afternoon, from the German Lutheran church, of which Mr. Windhorst was for many years a faithful member. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 11, 1916

F. W. Windhorst was born near New Melle, St. Charles county, Mo., July 30, 1848, and departed this life at 6:30 p. m., May 8, 1916, aged 68 years 10 months and 8 days. Mr. Windhorst was married on Feb. 16, 1871, to Miss Louise Riskie, and to this union fifteen children were born, three dying in infancy. Twelve children with the wife are left to mourn his departure. They are as follows: August Windhorst, Tripp, S. Dak.; Mrs. Joe Shum, north of Clarinda; Mrs. W. H. Guyton, East St. Louis, Mo.; Dan Windhorst, Ruskin, Nebr.; Mrs. Benia Kelly, Clarinda; Mrs. Verde Schantz, near Villisca; Henry Windhorst, Byron, Nebr.; Mrs. W. H. Werner, Twin Falls, Ida.; William Windhorst, west of Clarinda; Mrs. Dan Goecker, north of Clarinda, and Walter Werner, near Page Center. The deceased is also survived by an aged mother, who will be 93 years old on May 24, and three brothers and four sisters. Mr and Mrs. Windhorst came to Page county in February, 1876, and moved onto a farm four miles northeast of Clarinda. Later they sold this farm and bought the one which they now own, three miles north of Yorktown, and on which place the youngest son, Emil, now lives. Two years ago in December they moved to Clarinda and have since resided there. Mr. Windhorst was a member of the German Lutheran church, taking much interest and active part in the repairing of the church, which was recently purchased from the Baptists. He was a kind, loving husband, father and friend and will be greatly missed by a host of people.
The funeral services will be held at the. German Lutheran church at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon, May 11th, conducted by Rev. O. Neiting. The interment will be made in the North German church cemetery.
Mr. Windhorst arose Monday morning as usual and helped his wife with the family washing, and reported that he was feeling very well, and had planned much work for the balance of the day. While Mrs. Windhorst was scrubbing the porch, he sat in a chair in the doorway and watched. She asked him to get her something, and he made an effort to rise, but could not, and said, "Why, I can't move." Mrs. Windhorst called Dr. Killingsworth, and they carried him to his room, but his pulse was only twenty-four when the doctor arrived, and it was plain that he was past human aid. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 11, 1916

 

 

Windhurst, F.W.
F. W. Windhurst
Dies Suddenly
Arose in the morning with apparent good health and helped with the housework.

Heart Trouble the Cause of Death

One of the early settlers in Page County, loved and respected by all.
F. W. Windhorst was born near New Melle, St. Charles county, Mo., July 30, 1848, and departed this life at 6:30 p.m., May 8, 1916, aged 68 years 10 months and 8 days. Mr. Windhorst was married on Feb. 16, 1871, to Miss Louise Riskie, and to this union fifteen children were born, three dying in infancy.   Twelve children with the wife are left to mourn his departure.   They are as follows: August Windhorst, Tripp,  S. Dak.; Mrs. Joe Shum, north of Clarinda; Mrs. W. H. Guyton, East St. Louis, Mo.; Dan   Windhorst, Ruskin, Nebr.; Mrs. Benia Kelly,    Clarinda; Mrs. Verde Schantz, near Villisca; Henry Windhorst, Byron, Nebr.; Mrs. W. H. Werner, Twin Falls,  Ida.; William Windhorst, west of Clarinda; Mrs. Dan Goecker, north of Clarinda, and Walter Werner, near Page Center. The deceased is also survived by an aged mother, who will be 93 years old on: May 24, and three brothers and four sisters.    Mr. and   Mrs. Windhorst came to Page county in February, 1876, and moved onto a farm four miles northeast of Clarinda. Later they sold this farm and bought the one which they now own, three miles north of Yorktown,  and on which place the youngest son, Emil, now lives.   Two years ago   in December theymoved to Clarinda and have since resided there.   Mr. Windhorst was a member of the   German Lutheran church, taking much interest and active part in the repairing of the church, which was recently   purchased from the Baptists.   He was a kind, loving husband, father and friend and will be greatly missed by a host of people. No definite funeral arrangements have been made as yet, in order that the daughter, in Idaho, may arrive for the services if possible.   Mr. Windhorst arose Monday morning as usual and helped his wife with the family washing, and reported that he was feeling very well, and had planned much work for the balance of the day. While Mrs. Windhorst was   scrubbing the porch, he sat in a chair in the doorway and watched.   She asked him to get her something, and he made an effort to rise, but could not, and said, "Why, I can't move."  Mrs. Windhorst called Dr. Killingsworth,   and they carried him to his room, but his pulse was only twenty-four when the doctor arrived, and it was plain that he was past human aid. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 9, 1916

 

 

Windhurst, Otto
F. W. Windhurst and wife returned home Friday from a two weeks visit with their son, August Windhurst of Tripp, Hutcheson county, S. D. Fred reports him doing well, having a 400 acre rented farm and accumulating a fine lot of stock and growing good crops although corn was light this season. He says the land is well covered with rock and small stones but in clearing them away a good profit is realized in the town for building purposes. A heavy snow fell up there last week and the blizzard winds reminded Fred and his wife they had better return home. Mr. Windhurst also informed The Democrat he had recently received definite word of the death of his brother, Otto Windhurst the Klondyke country, which occurred June 30 last, while he was handling logs in a river to be used this summer in operating a gold mine. Otto slipped between the logs and was drowned before his companions could rescue him. They recovered his remains and buried the body on the bank of the river near where he met his tragic death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 9, 1911

Otto Windhurst is dead, is the sad news his brother. F. W. Windhurst, living out near Yorktown, received last week. Early in May Fred received a letter from Otto in the Klondike country that he would soon start for his gold claim some distance away. In July Fred wrote him and the postmaster returned it marked "deceased, drowned." A friend of Otto's who had been in Alaska with him also wrote his brother living in St. Louis with the same statement but no facts were givea, and he informed Fred's sister, Mrs. George Emis, of St. Louis and she sent the word here also. They are makiug every effort to obtain the facts but it will be several months. Otto was here last January visiting and is well known to many. He was 48 years of age. His mother living with Fred and 87 years old is heart­broken over the tragic death of her son. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 21, 1911

 

Wineinger, Goldie Hazel Bobbitt -

Goldie Hazel Bobbitt Wineinger, daughter of Frank and Carrie Bobbitt was born Dec. 1, 1895 in Bingham, la., and died Sept. 14, 1919, aged 23 years, 10 months and 14 days, at her home in Norwich. She was united in marriage to Roy Wineinger, Aug. 19, 1911. To this union were born two children, Ruby, aged 7 and Merle, 11 months. She leaves to mourn her untimely departure her beloved husband and two children, father, mother, two sisters and one brother. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and in her dying testimony stated she was ready to die and was going to heaven. Burial at Baker after the funeral services at 3 p.m. at Norwich, Tuesday, conducted by Rev. Saunders. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 18, 1919

 

Wineinger, Samuel -

Samuel Wineinger of New Market Died Sunday—-Oldest Resident in Southwestern Iowa.

Ninety-five years and three months is a long time to live—-nearly double the ordinary length of life; yet such is the age of southwestern Iowa's oldest resident, Samuel Wineinger, who for sixty years past has been a resident in Taylor county, Iowa, and who passed away peacefully at his home in New Market at three o'clock Sunday morning.
It was away back in 18I8 that Mr. Wineinger was born in Tennessee.    In 1840 he moved with his parents to Indiana, where he was married, and in 1854   moved to Taylor county, Iowa, then a trackless prairie, and   for   sixty years has lived in or within   four miles of New Market, being one of the pioneers who helped to make this country the garden spot of earth. The lure of the west has had no call for him; Iowa was good enough. Of late years he    has    been too feeble to mingle much in affairs, but in his day was a most prominent citizen and one of the makers of the west.   His eldest son is now  59  years of age.    His first wife died  21  years ago, and his second wife 9 years ago. Seven children     survive     him, four boys add three girls,   several of them past fifty, the names being as follows: George W. of Osborne county, Kans.; S. L. living south of New Market; C. J. of Dunlap, la., and J. C., Carter, S. D.; and the daughters' names, Mrs. Margaret Culbertson of Long Beach, Calif..; Mrs. Mary Blagrave, Daykin, Neb.; Mrs.. Martha Manley of Cleo, Okla.
The funeral took place Tuesday at 2 p. m., from the Methodist Episcopal church in New Market. All the children were here except the son in Kansas and the daughter in Nebraska, who were unable to come. A grandson, was also present, Frank Wineinger, of Omaha. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 29, 1914

 

Winger, Alta Calhoon
Mrs. Thom.. Winger Passes Away
Died at 10:00 Monday morning, October 23, 1911, at her home north of Brush, Colo., Alta Calhoon Winger, wife of Thom. Winger, age 50 years.
Mrs. Winger was taken ill only a few days ago, although seemingly not serious. She finally took to her bed when it was ascertained that typhoid had developed beyond medical control, which caused her death. She, who had not known illness since she was 16 years old, seemed to feel that it was her last sickness and that she would never arise from her bed. She realized that she was passing away and one of her last requests was that her youngest son, Ray, stay at her bedside.
The deceased was born at Indianola, Iowa, December 16, 1859, where she grew to womanhood, and on Christmas Day 1878 was married to Thom. Winger, moving to Clarinda, Iowa, where they lived until coming to Colorado, locating north of Brush, a few years ago. To this union were born a girl and four boys, Mrs. Frasier, Verne, Roy, Lyod and Ray Winger, all them residing in this vicinity.
Not long ago the deceased's father and mother passed away, making three deaths in this family within a few months.                                
Funeral services were held at home Thursday afternoon and the remains laid away in the Brush cemetery CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 2, 1911

Mrs. Alta Winger, wife of Thos Winger, died Monday of typhoid fever, at their home near Brush, Colo., was the sad news that came to this city first of the week. Mrs. Winger resided near this city many years and all regret to hear of her death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 26, 1911

 

Winger, Freda - Misses Anna and Emma Rurode attended the funeral Friday at Coin, of their niece, Freda Winger, age 9, who died of influenza and Bright's disease. Freda is the daughter of Perry Winger. Funeral services were held from the M. E. church in Coin and burial was in the Coin cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 19, 1920

 

Winger, Hannah Sarah Spitler -    Obituary
Mrs. Abraham Winger.
Hannah Sarah Spitler was born in the state of Ohio, November, 28th, 1836; was married to Abraham Winger, in Indianola, actual date not known, but about fifty years ago. To them were born six boys and five girls, of whom two boys and one girl are dead. The living children are: Joseph, of Missouri, Mrs. Caroline Lawson, of Missouri, Mary A. Hall, Chas. Winger, Tamar Coleman, all of Nebraska, Sube Worrell, of East River township, Page county, and Perry Winger, of Coin, la. Besides the above, Thomas and Isaac Winger, of Page county, are her step-sons. She came to Iowa with her husband about forty-five years ago. Her husband died near Clarinda, the 15th day of July, twelve years ago and for a few years she kept house for her unmarried son, Perry, near Clarinda, but for the last few years she has made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Worrell, about four miles east of Shambaugh and at their home she passed away, on Tueesdav, Aug. 29th, at 2 o'clock, a. m. For many years she was a member of the Dunkard church and kept that faith the remainder of her life. Funeral services were held at the Worrell home, on Wednesday, Aug. 30th, at 12 o'clock, conducted by Will O. Hutchings, of Clarinda. She was buried beside her husband in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1905

Grandma Hannah S. Winger died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Worrell, in East River township, Aug. 29,1905, at the advanced age of 68 years 2 months and 3 days. She was the wife of Abraham Winger and the mother of eleven children. The funeral took place Aug. 30th at 12 o'clock and her remains laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery by the side of her husband who preceded her to the Unknown Beyond about twelve years. She was a kind hearted, motherly lady and a devoute Christian. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 7, 1905

 

Winger, Harley - Jacob Winger has received a telegram that the body of his son, Harley Winger, who died overseas in the World war, has been received in New York city, and that he would be advised by telegraph when the body would be shipped home. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 23, 1920

Winger, Harley A. and Raymond -

Body of Harley Winger, Who Died Overseas, Is Brought Home for Final Honor.
The second one of Page county's men who died overseas while in the service was laid to rest at home, when the final honors of a hero was paid to the body of Harley Winger Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church.
The body arrived in Clarinda Saturday afternoon and was taken to Harmon's Funeral Home where it remained until the service Tuesday.
The service was largely military, Sergy Post furnishing the firing squad and a number of the Post men attending in a body.
Miss Carrie Loranz and Mrs. Emma Humphrey sang appropriate selections and Dr. Marshall in a few well chosen words very fitttingly treated of the sacrifice Harley had made for his country.
The service was exceptionally touching in that the family have lost two boys in the service, Raymond, who died at home of the flu just one week following Harley's death and as they allowed no open services then, and this was more or less for both.
The procession to the cemetery was headed by the colors, the Volunteer band playing the slow funeral march,  the hearse flanked by the uniformed pall bearers.   At the grave Rev.    Marshall    pronounced the final    benediction,    the    firing squad headed by Jack Brandon and composed   of the following: Bert York, Gene Loudon, Glen Davidson, Abel   Greenway,    Harry Morgan, Glen Ellett, Stein Damewood,   and Roy Thompson, fired three volleys, and after taps had been blown, the body   still   covered   by   the large American flag, was lowered to its final resting place.
The pall bearers were ex-service men picked by the family as special friends of Harley's. They were Everett Anderson, Clare Cagley, Arthur Wolf, Carl Raper, Wilbur Winger, and Raleigh Spoor.
Harley A. Winger was born in Page county Sept. 17, 1895, and died Oct. 8, 1918 in France, in the service of his country. He entered service July 26, 1918, going first to Camp Pike for six weeks, then for a short time to Camp Merritt, and then overseas. On the voyage over the influenza attacked him and he died from pneumonia just four days after landing, on Oct. 4. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 7, 1920

Military Funeral Is Held.
The funeral service in his home county of Harley A. Winger of Harlan township, Page county, who died in his country's service over in France, was held at the Presbyterian church in Clarinda, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Dr. A. B. Marshall, and with military honors by World war soldiers under the auspices of Sergy post of the American Legion. The remains arrived in Clarinda, from France, last Saturday, and were at the Harmon Funeral Home after their arrival until time for the funeral, when the casket was conveyed to the church, and from thence to the Clarinda cemetery under military escort. The casket was covered with the American flag and there were many flowers. The church was comfortably filled for the service with relatives, friends and soldiers. Dr. Marshall's sermon was sympathetic and patriotic. The service was in large measure a double one, for Harley and his brother who died about the same time as the soldier boy. The singers were Miss Carrie Loranz and Mrs. Emma Humphrey. Mrs. Henry Loranz was at the organ. The hymns sung were "Thy Will Be Done," and" "Jesus, Lover of My Soul." The band music with the Legion was by a picked up band that furnished appropriate music under the leadership of Carl Phillips. The usual firing squad was in attendance. Altogether the service was very impressive, and although one in which sorrow entered very largely, was an event long to be remembered as a fitting tribute to two estimable young men. At the church the pastor read the following:
"Harley A. Winger was born in Page county, Sept. 17; 1895, and died Oct. 8, 1918, in France, in the service of his country in the World war. He entered service July 26, 1918, going first to Camp Pike for six weeks, then for a short time to Camp Merritt and across to the other side. On the way over the influenza attacked him and he died of pneumonia just four days after landing in France, Oct. 4. From boyhood Harley was frank and honest, quick to shoulder a hard task; strong and manly and one who made friends wherever he went, The last year before going into service he worked for the Spoor family near Elmo, Mo., and they have only words of praise for this young man who has made the supreme sacrifice. Mrs. Spoor has written the following in regard to him: "He came to our house and stayed a year before the draft took him. Harley never professed religion to my knowledge, but was very good hearted and to know him was to love him. He was ever ready to lend a helding hand to neighbors and to do all he could in time of need. After our own boy went to war, he took his place in every way it was possible for him to, and when Mr. Spoor was gone the work on the farm went on the same as if he were there. Taking it all in all he was the best boy we ever had on the place among many hands.' "


"Raymond A. Winger was born Nov. 24, 1897, and died Oct. 15, 1918. With his brother Harley he grew into manhood in our community, going to the Lee Grove school, and developing in courage and strength with the years. Raymond's death here occurred just a week after Harley's death across the ocean and the word had not yet come of it. Raymond was very eager to do his part in the ranks of those who offered their all for their country. He was among the first boys who volunteered from Clarinda, but was not accepted because he lacked a few inches of being tall enough.  Finally, though not qutie 21, he managed to be in the draft and was all ready to go when sickness came and he was called into the Great Beyond.
These brothers were much to each other in life, and, in death, it seems that we should remember them together. They leave a father, Jake Winger, of Harlan township; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Winger
and Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper, and uncles and aunts. A host of friends and, in fact, the whole community join with these relatives in love and respect for the memory of these brave boys." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 7, 1920

 

Winger, Harley A. - The Page County Mutual Aid at Benevolent association recently has had to make three assessments on its members, to pay death certificate. One of the deceased members was Harley A. Winger, a soldier, who die in France. The others were Mrs. E. E. Williams and George H. TenEyck. Mrs. Williams and Mr. Ten Eyck both died the same day—Dec. 18, 1918. Mr Ten Eyck formerly was a locomotive engineer on the Iowa and Southwestern railroad in Page county. He died at Moberly, Mo. Mr. Ten Eyck's beneficiary is his mother, who lives at Valley Junction, this state. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 26, 1918

 

Winger, J.'s CHILD -

The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Winger, died at their home southwest of the city Friday, July 13, 1900. The funeral was held at the home Saturday at l0 o'clock. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 19, 1900

 

Winger, Jess -

Jess Winger, who has been a sufferer from stomach trouble for a number of years, died last Tuesday morning at about 6 o'clock. Mr. Winger leaves a wife and two children besides a number of other relatives. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church, Thursday at 10:30. Burial will be in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 16, 1916

Jesse Winger, a farmer living between Clarinda and Yorktown and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Winger, died at his home Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1916.
[something not printed here] a period of nine years and for several weeks before his death he had been confined to his bed and not able to be moved. The disease from which he suffered was cancer of the stomach.
Mr. Winger was born Oct. 14th, 1873, being 42 yrs. and 1 mo. old at the time of his death. He leaves a widow and two children, a boy and a girl, besides a mother, father and brothers, Jacob, William and Perry, of Page Co., Henry of Ringgold Co., and sisters, Mary and Eva at home.
The funeral will take place today from the Methodist church in Yorktown, conducted by Rev. Penn and burial will be made in the Clarinda cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 16, 1916

Jess Winger Passed Away.
After suffering for nine years from stomach trouble supposed to be cancer, Jess Winger passed away Tuesday morning, Nov. 14th, at 5:30, at his home on the farm three quarters of a mile south of Yorktown.   A week ago Saturday Mr. Winger took to his bed, and was unable to recover. He was 42 years and one month of age, being born Oct. 14th, 1873, in Page county, and has lived here all his life, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Winger who are still with us. The funeral was held this Thursday morning, from the   Methodist church in Yorktown, Rev. Penn conducting the services, the funeral procession then coming to Clarinda, interment being made in Clarinda   cemetery, where Mrs. Winger's father and sister are both buried.   Mrs. Winger's maiden name was Miss Josie Holm, having been married in 1901 and they have two children, Ernest a boy of nine years, and Villa a daughter of fourteen.  Mrs. Winger is undecided what the family will do, but they will continue living on the farm for the present.   Mr. Winger is survived by four and brothers and two sisters, being the first of the family to be called to the better land, his brothers being Jake, Will and Perry living near the home place, and Henry, who is a farmer in Ringgold county.   The two sisters are named Eva and Mary and live with their parents on the home farm. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 16, 1916

 

 

Winger, Ray Alexander - Ray A. Winger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Winger, who live southwest of Clarinda, died Tuesday, Oct. 15th, from typhiod fever at the Kennelworth hospital, where he had been taken for treatment. The funeral will be Friday afternoon, and will be just a short service at the grave by Rev. M. M. Cable. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 17, 1918

The funeral of Raymond Alexander Winger, whose death was mentioned briefly in The Journal of Oct. 17, was held last Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Clarinda cemetery, Rev. M. M. Cable, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. It was an outdoor funeral owing to the restrictions prevailing in regard to indoor gatherings on account of influenza. Ray died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1918, at 1:30 p.m., at . the Kennelworth hospital, where he was taken on account of having typhoid fever. The day of his death he was apparently so well that arrangements were being made to take him home, where he asked to be. He was in his room at the hospital dressing. He was left alone in his room to dress. When his nurse returned to the room he was found lying across the bed, life extinct. His death is attributed to weakness of the heart. He was born Nov. 24, 1897, in East River township, Page county, the son of Mr. and Mrs Jacob Winger. His home has always been either in East River or Harlan townships, and was in Harlan at the time of his death. He attended public schools in those two townships, worked on the farm, and this fall was employed on the bridge gang of the Shortline branch of the Burlington Route out of Clarinda. His brother Harley, who with the parents, survive him, is a soldier in France. Ray was very anxious to go to war for his country when Harley went. Ray wanted to enlist, but was rejected, lacking in height. So anxious was he to be in his nation's conflict that he registered as 21 years of age though lacking a little of being that old. He was possessed of that American patriotism which can know no defeat for this country. His grandparents on both sides have been spared to survive him. They are Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Winger of Harlan township and Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper of Clarinda. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 24, 1918

Ray Winger, son of Jacob Winger of Harlan township, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1918, after a short illness. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 17, 1918

Raymond A. Winger was born Nov. 24, 1897, and died Oct. 15, 1918. With his brother Harley he grew into manhood in our community, going to the Lee Grove school, and developing in courage and strength with the years. Raymond's death here occurred just a week after Harley's death across the ocean and the word had not yet come of it. Raymond was very eager to do his part in the ranks of those who offered their all for their country. He was among the first boys who volunteered from Clarinda, but was not accepted because he lacked a few inches of being tall enough.  Finally, though not qutie 21, he managed to be in the draft and was all ready to go when sickness came and he was called into the Great Beyond.
These brothers were much to each other in life, and, in death, it seems that we should remember them together. They leave a father, Jake Winger, of Harlan township; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Winger
and Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper, and uncles and aunts. A host of friends and, in fact, the whole community join with these relatives in love and respect for the memory of these brave boys." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 7, 1920

 

Winger, Von

Von Winger, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Winger, died at their home three miles southwest of town, last Friday, aged 2 years, 3 months and 25 days. Funeral services were held at the home on Saturday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. IlgenFritz. Deceased was born in Polk county. Mo. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 17, 1900

 

Winter, Catherine Zimmers Hafty -

Mrs. Catherine Winter.
Mrs. Catherine Winter, widow of N. W. Winter of Braddyville, died at the home of Mrs. F. M. Beckner, in Clarinda, Tuesday, April 11, 1916. Her late husband was formerly postmaster at Braddyville and was a soldier in the Union army. The funeral of Mrs. Winter will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Braddyville, Friday, April 14, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Alfred Knoll. Interment will be in the Braddyville cemetery. The Journal is furnished with the following particulars:
"Mrs. Catherine Winter was born March 28, 1840, in Berks county, Pa.; died at Clarinda, la., April 11, 1916, at 1:15 p.m., age 76 years and 13 days. Her maiden name.was Zimmer. She was married to Mathew Hefty, July 17, 1858, in Berks county, Pa, Three children were born to this union: Ellen, Orlinda and John. The two daughters died at middle age. John Hefty of Watsontown, Pa., survives. Mathew Hefty, the father, passed away in 1864, being killed in lead mines. In 1869 Mrs. Hefty married N. W. Winter at Maryville, Mo., and moved to Braddyville, la., in 1870. Six children were born to this union: Ida, Nathan, Willie and Henry, who died in infancy. Frank W. Winter of Clarinda, la., and Earl L. Winter of Long Beach, Calif., survive. Mrs. Catherine Winter united with the Methodist Episcopal church in 1873 and has continued her faith in the promise of her Lord to the end. She was stricken with paralysis in May, 1903, which caused her to be a helpless invalid for the past thirteen years, but for all bore her pain and suffering cheerfully, calling on the Heavenly Father each day to the very last, when she left a sister, brother and three sons to mourn her departure." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 13, 1916

Catherine Zimmers Winters was born in Burks county Pa., March 29, 1840, and died in Clarinda Tuesday, April 11, 1916.   She was 76 years and 13 days of age at her death.   On July 17, 1858, she was married to Mathew Hafty of Elizabeth, Ill,, where she made her home for a number of years. Three children were born to this union:   Ellen, Orlinda and John. The two daughters died at middle age. John Hefty, the son, survives. In 1864, the father passed   away and shortly after, she with her son, came west and located in Maryville, Mo., where in August, 1869, she was married to N. W. Winters.   Six children were born to the second union, Ida, Nathen, Willie and Henry, who died in infancy; Frank W. Winters and Earl Winters.  She moved from Maryville to Braddyville, la., in 1870, where she made her home until about three years ago when she came to Clarinda. She was stricken with paralysis in 1903 and has been an invalid since. She united with the Methodist church in 1873, and through all her suffering has continued her faith in her Lord to the end. She is survived by her three sons: John Hefty of Watsontown, Penn.; Frank W. Winters of Clarinda, and Earl Winters of Long Beach, California. All who were present at the funeral, a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Young of Kansas City; a brother, Mr. Nathen Zimmer of Millsville, New Jersey, and two nieces, Mrs. Bessie Hull and Vannie Hannon, both of Braddyville. The remains will be conveyed to Braddyville in the Harmon Funeral hearse Friday, and the funeral will be held at 2:30 in the Methodist church, conducted by the pastor. Interment will be made in the Braddyville cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 13, 1916

 

 

Winter, John J.

John J. Winter, father of Orion D. Winter, a printer in the employ of the Clarinda Journal, and of Mrs. J. S. Sidwell, died Friday morning, Nov. 16 at Maysville, Ky., where he had gone a month before to visit his brother, Thomas J. Winter. The deceased was seventy-four years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Winter and Mrs Sidwell left Saturday for Ellery, Ill., the home of the deceased, where the funeral services were to be held. During Mr. Winter's absence, Ray W. Robie, former editor of the Page County Democrat, is assisting at the Journal office. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 22, 1917

John J. Winter, father of Mrs. J. S. Sidwell and Orion B. Winter of Clarinda, died Friday morning, Nov. 16, 1917, at the home of his brother, Thomas J. Winter, at Maysville, Ky. Information of the death was received here Friday forenoon in a telegraphic message to Mrs Sidwell, who telephoned it to her brother, Orion, at The Journal office, where he is employed as a printer. He and Mrs. Sidwell left Clarinda Saturday morning for Ellery, Ill., to attend the funeral of their father, which was to be held there, his home town. The late John J. Winter was 74 years of age. He was a native of Kentucky. He had been a farmer and hotal keeper, still had a farm near Ellery, but was in too feeble health to carry on industrial activities as he neared the end of his earthly life. He went to Kentucky on a visit about a month before he died. He was a Union soldier from Kentucky in the Civil war and served as such for a year and three months. He was a member of the Christian church and of the Masonic fraternity. He was married March 19, 1879, at Scottsville, Ill., to Miss Isadora Scott, who died July 3, 1902. Four children survive— Harry Winter, at Lamont, Nebr.; Thomas S. Winter at Ellery, Ill, and Mrs. J. S. Sidwell and Orion B. Winter, Clarinda, Iowa. One son, Vernon Winter, died in May of this year at Ellery, Ill., and his brother, Orion, who then had not been in Clarinda but a short time, went to Ellery to attend the funeral. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 22, 1917

 

Winter, N.W. -

N. W. Winter.
The following obituary of N. W. Winter   has    been   furnished by our Braddyville correspondent:
N. W. Winter was born in Oswego county, N. Y., Oct. 12th, 1837, and moved with his    parents to Wisconsin in 1854.    He was married to Miss Mary McFall in 1857. Three daughters survive this union two sons dying in infancv. He enlisted    August    2nd,    1862, in Company E., 25th Wisconsin, made the march to    the    sea through North and South Carolina, and took part in the grand review at Washington.    In  1865  he was married to Catherine Hefty.    In  1870 he moved to Iowa   and   settled at Braddyville October 12, 1870. and followed contracting and building. He was appointed   postmaster at Braddyville in    July    1902. He united with the M. E.   church in 1899.   To the second union were born six children of whom Earl W and Frank W. survive.    Mr Winter's death occurred August 22nd, 1913. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 9, 4, 1913

 

 

Winter, Orville Clemmons

ORVILLE WINTER KILLED
Died July 29th From Wounds Received in Action ,
Another of our noble boys has given his life for his country.
Orville C. Winter only son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Winter died in France July 29th of wounds received in action. He was 1st Sgt. of Co. F. 168th Inf. He had been one of the National Guards since May 12, 1912, also serving with his Co for eight months on the Mexican Border.
The Co. was called into service July 15, 1917, leaving Villisca on Aug. 17th for their journey to France arriving their about Dec. 13th. He with his Co. was in active service from the last of Feb. until death excepting a few weeks confined in the hospital from sickness, was deprived of attending Officers Training School on account of this same sickness.
He entered Lombard College in Galesburg, Ill. in the fall of 1915 but the service of his country prevented his going to college but one year.
He has been employed in a Hardware Store in Villisca since graduating from High School 1913.
He leaves his parents, three sisters Georgia, Lucile and Lenore, two aged Grandmothers Mrs. L. J. Brownlee and Mrs. Amelia Winter, and a host of relatives and friends.
He was a member of the Villisca M. E. Church uniting with it at the age of ten years.
Memorial services were held in Villisca M. E. Church on Saturday Oct. 6th, services being held for two other members of Co. F. at the same time who had given their lives for their Country. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 10, 1918

SOLDIER FUNERAL IS HELD.
Services at Villisca—One of the Boys Born in Page County.
Villisca Review, July 29: One of the largest funeral services ever held in Villisca cemetery was that held Sunday afternoon for Orville C. Winter and Lawrence W. Gridley, members of Company F who gave their lives for their company during the World war.
Every vantage point in the cemetery within hearing distance of the service was occupied by the hundreds of persons who gathered there to pay their last tribute of respect to the fallen heroes, and the roads leading to the cemetery was lined with automobiles which were parked there long before the hour for the funeral service to begin. The number of people at the service is estimated to have been more than 2000. The bodies of the two boys reached Villisca only a few days ago, that of Lawrence Gridley arriving July 15 and Orville Winter's body arriving a week later on Friday eyening of last week.
Saturday afternoon the caskets were removed from the boxes in which they were brought home and the bodies were taken to the home of the boys' parents where they remained until Sunday morning. At 11 o'clock Sunday morning the body of Orville Winter was taken to the H. W. Gridley home and both were placed on the front porch where they lay in state until the hour of the funeral at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Sergeant Winter'es body was in an oak casket with, lead lining, and Private Gridley's body was in a steel casket. Both caskets were tightly sealed and in perfect condition. Neither one was opened.
Forty-two of the members of Company E who saw service together in France were present at the double funeral held for their fallen comrades here Sunday afternoon, several of the former members coming from Clarinda for the service.
Orville Clemmons, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Winter, was born April 8, 1895, in Page county, Iowa. He received most of his public school education in the country, entering Villisca high school in 1909 and was graduated at the age of 18. After two years he entered Lombard college at Galesburg, Ill., but after completing one year he answered the call of his country and went to the Mexican border in June, 1916, with the national guards, in which service he had been since May 12, 1912, and spent eight months in that service. After the declaration of war he volunteered with his.company, entering into service on July 15, 1917, and leaving Villisca Aug. 17 for his journey to France where he landed about Dec. 13.   When he left he was sergeant but was promoted to first sergeant the last of March. He was deprived of going to officers' training school on account of sickness confining him in the hospital. He united with the Villisca M. E. church at the age of 10 years. His membership was transferred for five years to Neal, then returned to Villisca, where he held his membership. His death occurred in France on July 29, from wounds received in action. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 4, 1921


COMPANY F MEN BURIED AT VILLISCA

Orville Winters and Lawrence Gridley, former members of Co. F., 168th U. S. Infantry, who were killed in the battle of Sergy July, 1918, were returned to their home and buried with military honors at Villisca Sunday. The services were simple, the national guard company, ladies of the G. A. R., and American Legion proceeded the two hearses to the cemetery, where Rev. E. W. Menoher gave a short address. Two firing squads from the company gave the three volleys. Taps were blown by the company bugler.
Orville Winters was first Sergeant of Company F. when killed. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 28, 1921

Remains of Soldier Boy.
Villisca Review, July 15: Mr. and Mrs. George Winter have received word from the war department that the body of their son, Sgt. Orville Winter, will arrive in New York on July 15 on the return home from France with the todies of other American soldiers.
The body will be brought to Villisca for burial. Orville died in a hospital in France on July 29, 1918, from the effects of wounds received on the battle field. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 21, 1921

 

Wise, James E.
Death of James E. Wise.
The following obituary of Mr. James E. Wise, a highly respected citizen of Nodaway, formerly a resident of Page county, will be of interest to many of our readers:
James Edward Wise was born in Monroe county, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1855, died at his home in Nodaway, Adams county, la., June 13, 1904, aged 49 years, 3 months, 27 days. He came to Page county in 1875. He was married to Miss Sarah Loranz of Clarinda, August 8,1878. To this union were born six children, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are Archie B., Fred L., Albert V. and Genevieve. He left three brothers and three sisters, John Will, Charlie, and Manning, all of Page county, Mrs. Will Orme, also of Page county, Mrs. E. E. Kuhn, of Lenox, and Mrs. Thomas Devoe, of Swazey, Ohio.
Mr. Wise had been sick since last fall with a disease of the brain which caused him at times intense suffering. An autopsy conducted by Messrs Williams, of Villisca, and Stanley, of this place revealed considerable disintegration of the base of the brain at the back, and several abscesses of considerable size, which finally resulted in his death, Mr. Wise united with the Methodist church at North Grove when a boy, and remained a member until moving to Nodaway when he united with the Presbyterian church, of which he was a member until his death. He was also a member of the A. O. U. W. at Villisca. He was an affectionate husband and father, and a man of much more than average ability and one highly respected in the community. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Nodaway Tuesday at one o'clock, a large concourse attending. The sermon was by the former pastor, Rev. J. K. Driver, of Villisca, from Job 14:14. The lesson was read by Rev. L. B. Carpenter, and prayer was offered by Rev. Rowley of Brooks. The floral offerings were profuse, and very beautiful, expressing more than words could, the universal sorrow, and the hope of a life beyond death.
The interment was in the family lot at North Grove, to which place a large procession followed the hearse, containing all that remained of a neighbor and friend. The casket was again opened at the cemetery to enable those who did not attend the funeral to view the corpse. Revs. Carpenter and Driver took part in the impressive services.—Nodaway Valley News. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 24, 1904

Word was received in this city Sunday of the death of E. J. Wise at Nodaway, Iowa, and quite a number from here attended the funeral Monday. Mr. Wise lived a long time up in Valley township and married Miss Sarah Loranz of this city. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 16, 1904

 

Witthoft, Herbert William -

Herbert William Witthoft, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Witthoft of Yorktown, died  Wednesday, December 18th as the result of pneumonia, after a three weeks illness. The child was one year, seven months and five days of age, being born on the farm m Lincoln Township, where he passed away. Short funeral services were held at the home conducted by Rev W. J. Horn, the pastor af St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Yorktown, where services were held following those at the home, after which the little one was laid to rest in Summit cemetery. Beside his parents, one sister, Edna, is left to mourn the loss of their loved one. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 26, 1918

 

Wittig, Harmon - Harmon Wittig, a business man of this place died at his home in Coin on May 30 th after an illness of several years with Brights disease, he had however, been able to be at his work with the Del and Earl Hardware company a part of the last year but was taken worse several weeks ago and was confined to his home until his death.
Mr. Wittig was born at Allendorf Germany, April 12th 1874 and died in Coin on May 30th 1921. He came to this country when 18 years of age coming to Nebraska first, and later to this vicinity, he was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in 1888 and united with that church at Yorktown, soon after he was married to Miss Dollie Meyers and came at once to town where he was engaged with the Erust and Buchtel Hardware Co. and later with the Del and Earl Hardware business.      One  child,  a  daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wittig, Wilma Blanch, 14 years of age. He leaves a wife and child here and an aged mother in Germany. The funeral was held June 2nd, at the M. E. Church at 2:30 P. M., Rev. Harvey conducting the services. The deceased was an honest, industrious citizen and had many friends in this place which had been his home for so many years. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 9, 1921