Baker, Lizzie Carter Howe- Mrs. Lizzie Baker
Mrs. Lizzie Baker died May 26th at St. Joseph's Hospital in Omaha, from pneumonia, following an operation. The body was brought to Clarinda, where the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Baptist  pastor,  Rev.  Reynolds. Lizzie Carter was born Jan. 24th, 1875,   having been the daughter of Henry Carter.   Her sister is Mrs George Montgomery, and she also has two brothers living, Henry Carter of Clarinda and Elmer Carter of Oskaloosa, besides a son Albert Howe of Omaha, who came for the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 29, 1919

DIED IN OMAHA HOSPITAL

Mrs.  Lizzie  Baker, colored, died May 26, in the St Joseph hospital in Omaha, from pneumonia. She was 44 years, 4 months and 2 days of age having been born Jan. 24, 1875 in Kansas. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carter. Tne funeral was held in the colored church in Clarinda, burial taking place in the Clarinda cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 29, 1919

Barkau, Lillian

"EXPERIENCE" ACTRESS DIES AT SHENANDOAH TUESDAY
Mrs. Lillian Barkau, who played the part of "Opportunity" in Experience, the play that visited Clarinda recently, was taken suddenly ill while the company played at Shenandoah. She was taken to the Hand hospital, where she died. A sister arrived from New York before her death, but her son, who was summoned did not arrive in time to see his mother alive. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1920

Beaver, Freddie and Arthur Nelson - Two Boys Drowned at Red Oak
Last week Tuesday afternoon four small boys went to swim in the Nishna in the southwest part of Red Oak.   Freddie, the seven-year old son   of   E. M. Beaver, and Arthur, the nine-year-old son of N. A. Nelson lost their lives getting beyond their depth, and being unable to swim.   The Nelson boy was trying to save his little companion when he lost his life. His elder brother attempted to save the boys and was nearly drowned but unable to accomplish his purpose.Villisca Letter. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 20, 1902

Bennett, Mattie Viola

Miss Mattie Viola Bennett, born at Norwich, Iowa, Nov. 1, 1884, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Stewart McNerney, near Coin, la., Nov. 19, 1903, aged 19 years, 2 weeks and 5 days.
Death was due to typhoid fever contracted while caring for a sister afflicted with the same, and was the result of a long and severe illness lasting thirty-seven days. Five days before death claimed her she rallied and seemed on the road to recovery. When taken seriously sick the second time word was sent to her mother here and other members of the family, but not in time for them to reach her bedside.
Miss Bennett was engaged to have been married to Mr. John Martin, of Coin, within a few weeks of the time she was taken sick and already had prepared her wedding gown and the same was used as her burial robe.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. D. Y. Davis of the Coin U. P. church. Six young ladies, friends and schoolmates of the deceased, acted as pall bearers. The floral offerings were very appropriate. Interment was in Coin cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 24, 1903

Miss Mattie V. Bennett died Nov. 19, 1903, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Stewart McNearny of Lincoln township, after a long siege of typhoid fever, aged 19 years, 2 months and 5 days. She was well known in this city where her mother now resides. The funeral took place Sunday, the remains being enshrouded in a wedding gown that had been prepared for her marriage to Mr. John Martin of Coin. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 26, 1903

Bennett, Ola - Miss Ola Bennett, daughter of Mrs. Bennett of this place died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Stewart McNerney, near Coin at six o'clock last evening from typhoid fever. Funeral will be held at Coin tomorrow. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 20, 1903

Berringer, Elizabeth Margaret Miller
Elizabeth Margaret Miller was born Nov. 15, 1838, in Bedford county Penn., and passed away Feb. 17, 1919, at 4:40 a.m. in Yorktown at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Goecker, where she and her husband had been moved ten years weeks ago to receive special care. When a child of two years old, her parents moved with her to Somerset, Wabash county, Ind., where they lived twelve years, moving then to Lucas county, Iowa and later to Quincy, Adams county. She was married while in Adams county to H. L. Berringer of Dayton, O., on Dec. 13, 1859. Her parents located later near Siam. To this union were born five children, W. D. and C. C. Berringer of Clarinda. Mrs. Ida Goecker of Yorktown, Mrs. Nellie Carlson of Creston and Mrs. Grace Herzberg, also of Yorktown. All of whom survive their mother and were present at the funeral. She leaves her aged husband their father also on a sick bed where he has lain for thirty-seven weeks. Beside a number of grandchildren the deceased leaves five brothers and two sisters to mourn her departure. One brother and one sister were unable to be present. The departed one, with her husband, came to Clarinda a little better than fifty years ago and with the exception of the last few years have made Clarinda their home. This family circle of fifty-nine years standing is broken today for the first time when mother's chair is vacant. The funeral services were held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. by her pastor, Rev. R. C. Snodgrass, from the Goecker home, in Yorktown and the remains taken by train, to the Christian church in Clarinda, where she still held her membership and where the funeral sermon was delivered at 2 p.m.   The singing consisted of music by a mixed quartet. The pallbearers were Clyde, Dale and Verne Berringer, Harry Goecker and Jake Berringer all grandsons of the departed, while on account of sickness of the sixth grandson, Will McPherrin, her nephew, took his place. The floral offerings at the church were many and beautiful. Burial was made in Birchwood cemetery.

"Slowly they bore with solemn steps the dead              
When grief grew loud, and bitter tears
. were shed, We left her in the silent grave alone, The mother!   We shall never cease to, mourn,
Thou angel spirit, who so oft did sing
Our infant cares to sleep upon they breast
Let us but hear the rusling of thy wing, Around thy children, its guardian influence fling.

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 20, 1919

Special from Yorktown.
The funeral of Mrs. H. L. Berringer was held Tuesday at the Christian church in Clarinda at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. Rev. Snodgrass held a short service at the house in Yorktown and returned with the 26 mourners on the 11:22 passenger for Clarinda where they were met at the Christian church by the rest of the relatives from near Clarinda and Siam.
Elizabeth Margaret Miller was born Nov. 15, 1838, in Bedford Co. Penn., and passed away Feb. 17,'19 at 4:4 Monday morning at Yorktown at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Goecker where she had been moved ten weeks ago to receive special care.
When a child two years of age her parents moved with her to Somerset, Wabash county, Ind., where they lived 12 years, moving then to Lucas county, Iowa, and later to Quincy Adams county, la, where she was united in marriage Dec. 13, 1859 to H. L. Berringer of Dayton, Ohio. Her parents located near Siam, Iowa. To this union were born, five children W. D. and C. C. Berringer of Clarinda, Mrs. Louis Goecker of Yorktown, Mrs. Nellie Carlson of Creston and Mrs. Grace Herzberg of Yorktown, all of whom survive their mother and were present at the funeral. Her aged husband, their father lies ill, having been bedfast for 37 weeks. Besides 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, the deceased leaves 5 brothers and two sisters to mourn her departure. One brother and one sister were unable to be present at the funeral.

Mr. and Mrs. Berringer came to Clarinda a little more than 50 years ago, and with the exception of the last 12 years spent at Yorktown made Clarinda their home.

The family circle of 59 years standing is broken for the first time when mother's chair is vacant.

Mrs. Berringer was a member of the Christian church in Clarinda and it was to the old church home her body was taken for the last sad rites. There were many beautiful flowers designs sprays furnished by the children and grandchildren. Beautiful floral offerings were received from Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Shambaugh of Clarinda, Mrs. J. S. Jones of Blockton, Miss Cozad and pupils of the intermediate room at Yorktown, Misses Slee and Shaler and high school pupils given in honor of Margaret Goecker, a granddaughter and name-sake of the deceased. Floral pieces came from Mrs. Hixon and the Ladies' Aid of Creston.
Otis Lucas, Eva Linebaugh, Mrs. Harry Gates and Rev. Snodgrass made up a mixed quartet that sang, "How Fine a Foundation," "Abide With Me," and "Jesus, Savior Pilot Me." Mrs Hawley played the piano. The sermon by Rev. Snodgrass was a touching one, mentioning her chief characteristics, her great love for her children and her home. She was also a great lover of flowers, spending many hours among her cherished blossoms. The text was I John, Chapter 5, verse 4.
The pallbearers were the grandsons, Clyde, Dale, Vern and Earl Berringer, Harry Goecker, and a nephew, Will McPherren. Burial took place at Birchwood. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 20, 1919

Mrs. H. L. Berringer - The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Margaret Miller Berringer occurred Monday morning at 4.40 at the home of her daughter,  Mrs.  Goecker, Yorktown, la. where she with her husband have been staying for the past ten weeks as both old people have been in need of special care. Funeral services were held from the Christian Church in Clarinda Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass and interment was made in the city cemetery.

Elizabeth Margaret Miller was born Nov. 15th, 1838 in Bedford Co. Penn. When a child of two years, her parents moved with her to Somerset, Wabash Co., Ind. where they lived 12 years, moving then to Lucas Co., Iowa and later to Quincy, Adams Co. Towa, where she was united in marriage, Dec. 13th, 1859 to H. L. Berringer of Dayton, O. Her parents locating later near Siam, la.   To this union were born five children, W. D. and C. C. Berringer of Clarinda, Mrs. Ida Goecker of Yorktown, Mrs. Nellie Carlson of Creston, and Mrs. Grace Herzberg, also of Yorktown, all of whom survive their mother as does her husband, who is also on a sick bed where he has lain for 37 weeks.

The deceased also leaves a number of grandchildren and five brothers and sisters, one brother and sister were unable to be present. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 20, 1919

Biggs, MOTHER of W.E.             
W. E. Biggs received a telegram today informing him that his mother is very dangerously ill and not likely to live but a short time. He will start this evening for the old home in Nova, Ohio, and be accompanied by his little daughter, Hannah.
Mrs. W. E. Biggs has received word from her husband to the effect that, his mother is still alive hut sinking slowly, and it is a question of only a few days as to her death.
Later—Mrs. Biggs received a telegram from her husband stating that his mother died yesterday at three o'clock. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 7, 1901

Clarinda people acquainted with Rev. Samuel Charles Black were shocked the latter part of last week to learn that he was so ill in Denver, Colo., that there was no hope for his recovery. He died in a hospital in Denver, Monday morning, July 25, 1921. His death is attributed to acute Bright's disease, following a serious lilness of ten days. He was seized with a nervous breakdown last March. He was in Colorado on his wedding trip, having been married the 29th of June —last month. His death took place three weeks and five days from the time of his marriage. He and his bride (who was Miss Mary Leal Harkness) were married at Fairfield. The wedding was a notable church affair— a social event much out of the ordinary —full particulars concerning which were published in The Journal of July 7, 1921.
Dr. Black was a Clarinda boy, familarly known here as "Charley" Black. He was the son of the late William I. and Flora Ann Johnson Black. He was born on a farm in Jones county, Iowa, Sept. 6, 1869. When an infant he was brought with his family to Clarinda. The Black family were accompanied by the Donald Sutherland family. Mrs. Black and Mrs. Sutherland were sisters. The family came from Jones county in covered wagons.
As a boy Samuel Charles Black attended the Clarinda public schools. He also for a time was a clerk in a clothing store on the west side of the square. One summer he clerked in the clothing store of the late D. Friedman. Among his boyhood employments was that of learning telegraphy with James M. Boggs at Yorktown, and he followed the occupation of a telegraph operator for four years. He did some supply work in telegraph offices. Included in such work were the stations of Humeston, Iowa, and State Line, Mo. In the business world, also, he served as teller in the bank of Wells & Garretson at Fairfield, and was connected with the Bankers' Life Insurance company at Des Moines.
He was a graduate of Parsons college at Fairfield, Iowa, and later attended the McCormick Theological seminary in Chicago, from which he also graduated. He had conferred upon him the degrees of doctor of divinity and doctor of laws. At the time of his death he was the president of Washington and Jefferson college at Washington, Pa., which position he had filled for about ten years.
In December, 1892, he married Miss Grace Westcott, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Robert R. Westcott, of Clarinda, Two sons, born of this marriage, are living: William, age 24, and Robert W., 6 years old last October. Mrs. Grace Black died Feb. 3, 1918. William Black, the son, was in the ammunition service in the World war, and since the death of his mother little Robert Black has made his home with his aunt, Mrs. O. M. Cook, in Clarinda.
The late Dr. Black was 15 years of age when he took up telegraphy, and was 19 years of age when he quit that work to go to Parsons college.
As a boy he was very industrious and must have had a keen idea of making his way in the world. A. Harvey remembers that he used to hoe in the Harvey garden in this city. It appears that as a boy he did the work that a boy might do, and all the time was pressing forward.
He became a Presbyterian minister. His first pastorate was at Kewanee, Ill.; his next in South Chicago, Ill., where he built a church. From Chicago he went to Clinton, Ill., as pastor, and built there another church. From Clinton he went to Boulder, Colo., where in addition to serving as pastor he taught Latin in the university. His next pastorate was at Toledo, Ohio, with the Collingwood Avenue church, of which he was the pastor for something like eight years. He resigned from this church to enter the World war service, and in that was major of morals, the duties of which position included services falling upon a chaplain. His position as a major gave about one and one-half years in the war service at Atlanta, Ga. There were only two other similar officers in the United States, so his service was distinguished by its comparative exclusiveness. At the conclusion of Dr. Black's war work he became the secretary of the Eastern division of the New Era movement with headquarters in New York city. He resigned from the New Era work in 1919 to accept the presidency of Washington and Jefferson college.
As stated previously he was married June 29, 1921, to Miss Mary Leal Harkness of Fairfield, who is now left his widow after less than four weeks of married life. Mrs. Black is an able educator and an authoress of note. On their wedding trip they were at Denver, Estes Park, and Boulder, Colo. At Boulder Dr. Black preached the funeral sermon of an old friend. He caught a cold at that place and became so ill that it was decided to abandon the proposed trip through Yellowstone and Glacier parks. They went to Denver, to the St. Regis hotel, where Dr. Black had a sister, Mrs. John J. Cooper, and her husband. Later the invalid was taken to a hospital. He was affected by the altitude of Colorado as well as the other conditions of his ill health.
Besides his widow and the two sons, William and Robert, Dr. Black leaves three sisters, Mrs. J. M. Boggs of Wray, Colo.; Mrs. John J. Cooper of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. O. M. Cook of Clarinda.
The remains arrived in Clarinda yesterday afternoon and were taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cook. They were accompanied on the journey from Denver by Mrs. Black and the son, William. Mr. Cook and the other son, Robert, motored with D. D. Stitt to Villisca to meet the remains and Mrs. Black and William. The widow and sons came on to Cllarinda in Mr. Stitt's car, and Mr. Cook accompanied the remains on the Burlington Route train from Villisca.
The funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Cook this morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Dr. A. B. Marshall, pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city, assisted by Dr. Long, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Collingwood avenue, Toledo, Ohio. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery beside the grave of Dr. Black's first wife.
In addition to Dr. Black's services in the business world, as a pastor and soldier, and college president, he was the author of a number of books. He was a very able man, instructive and eloquent public speaker, of dignified and polished manner, pleasant and popular.   He will be greatly missed. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 28, 1921

Funeral of Dr. Black. The funeral of Dr. Samuel Charles Black, D. D. was held from the home of his sister, Mrs. O. M. Cook, in Clarinda, Thursday morning, July 28, too late to have particulars given with the obituary in last week's paper. The funeral was conducted by Rev. A. B. Marshall, D. D. pastor of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. Long, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Toledo, Ohio, where Dr. Black was formerly pastor. From Washington and Jefferson college where Dr. Black was president at the time of his death, came Dean English representing the faculty, and Judge Brunson representing the Board, besides Dr. Montgomery from Parsons College all of whom spoke briefly when called on by Dr Marshall. Dr. Montgomery's remarks were especially personal, he and Dr. Black having been classmates in college in their younger days and it was Dr. Montgomery, whom Dr. Black called on to perform the ceremony at his recent marriage.
Others present at the funeral from a distance were Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Brown from Panora, Iowa, a sister of Mrs. Black and Mrs. Black's mother, Mrs. Harkness of Panora.
The floral offerings at the funeral were indeed beautiful, crosses from the college and from his former pastoral charge in Teledo, O., besides a floral wreath from the faculty of the college, and floral tributes from other friends in Toledo and elsewhere.
Interment was made in Clarinda Cemetery, beside the grave of his wife, Grace Wescott Black. The remains of their daughter, buried twenty-five years ago was also moved to lie beside the grave of her father and mother in the old home cemetery.
The large part which Dr. Black has taken in the world's affairs, as pastor, educator and writer, is shown by the notices in the public press, such papers as the New York Times, whose religious editor wrote this paper for a copy of the obituary published in our paper remarking as in his letter, "His death was certainly a tragedy." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 4, 1921

Samuel Charles Black
A man who has made a strong impression on the world, and has been more varied and influential in his activities than most men has just passed off the scene of action in the person of Dr. Samuel Charles Black, who passed away in Denver, Colo, on Monday morning, July 26th. Funeral services were held from the Prsebyterian Church in Clarinda Thursday Morning at 10 o'clock conducted by the pastor, A. B. Marshall, D. D., the body being laid to rest in Clarinda Cemetery.
Samuel Charles Black, son of William Irvin Black and Florinda Johnson, was born in Monticello, Ill, Sept. 6th, 1869. The family early came to Clarinda, where Samuel spent his boyhood days, completing the course in our public school, after which he was a telegraph operator for four years from 1884 to 1888, and then went to Parsons College at Fairfield, where he graduated in 1892. He first took to banking, being teller in a bank for some time, then worked on the Des Moines Capital from 1892 to 1895, part of his work being the column of book reviews. Being callad to the ministry, he entered McCormack Seminary in Chicago in 1895 graduating there in 1898, and served in a succession of important churches in Kewaunee, Ill., South Chicago, Clinton, Ill., Boulder, Colo., and Toledo, Ohio. The opening of the war found him pastor of Collingwood Presbyterian Church Toledo. He heard his country calling, and entered the military service, as director of religious work at Camp Gordon, Ga., with rank of major.
At the close of this work he assisted with the New Era Drive being put on by his church in the connection with the inter-church movement, being Secretary of the Metropolitan District of New York City.
The call then came to be President of Washington & Jefferson College, at Washington, Pa., which he accepted early in 1920, and was unusually successful, having raised an endowment fund of a million dollars for the college the first year, and was President of the institution at the time of his death.
Dec. 6, 1892, after completing his course at Parsons College, he was married to Miss Grace Westcott in Clarinda, who has passed away, leaving two sons, besides a daughter who died in infancy. The sons are William Westcott Black of Wilmington, N. Car., and Robert Westcott Black, who has been living at the O. M. Cook home in Clarinda. Three sisters also survive, Mrs. O. M. Cook of Clarinda, Mrs. J. M. Boggs of Wray, Colo., and Mrs. J. J. Cooper of Denver.
He was recently married to Miss May Leal Harkness, an instructor in the Tulane University of New Orleans, and they were on their wedding trip through the Yellowstone.
Stopping at Denver to visit the sister there he was affected by the high altitude which his blood pressure made him subject to and succumbed from euremic poisoning, at a hotel in Denver. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 28, 1921

The funeral of Dr. Samuel Charles Black, president of Washington and Jefferson college, whose death at Denver was reported in The Journal of last week, was held at the home of his sister, Mrs. O. M. Cook, and Mr. Cook, in Clarinda last Thursday forenoon. Out of town people present at the funeral included Judge James Brownson, president of the board of trustees of Washington and Jefferson college; Robert English, dean of that university faculty; Dr. Richard Amos Montgomery of Fairfield, president of Parsons college, Dr. Black's alma mater; Dr. Lincoln Long, pastor of Collingwood Avenue Presbyterian church, Toledo, Ohio, of which Dr. Black formerly was the pastor; Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Brown of Panora, Iowa, she being a sister of Mrs. S. C. Biack, and Mrs. Harkness, also of Panora, mother of Mrs. Black. Dr. A. B. Marshall was the minister in charge of the funeral service. In addition to a talk by him, there was a prayer by Dr. Montgomery, and talks by Dr. Long, Judge Brownson and Dean English. All were highly eulogistic of the late Dr. Black. The bearers were G. Wm. Richardson, S. E. Sperry, I. D. Christie, Hugh Miller, Dr. E. T. Farrens and A. J. Hawley.
Mrs. Black will make her home in Wilmington, N. C., and will have with her Mr. Black's sons, William and Robert. William is in business in Wilmington. Robert has been making his home with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Cook. Robert will leave here about the first of September for Wilmington. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 4, 1921

Blair, James A. - It will be a source of sincere sorrow to many of our readers to learn of the death of James A. Blair, for he lived a life that not only commanded the respect but the personal esteem of all who became acquainted  with him. He was born Sept. 29, 1825, in Ohio; was married to Margaret Maughlin at Huntsville, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1850; moved west in 1865, locating at Osceola, Iowa.  Within a few years he bought land near Braddyville and located there.   This was his home for nearly thirty years.    About eight years ago he moved to Clarinda, having built a comfortable residence in the south part of town.   His health has been failing for some years, and hoping that  a change   might do him good, he and his wife went to Loveland, Colorado, last spring and spent the summer there, returning here about six weeks ago.   His health was not improved and in fact he realized that he had but a short time to live, as his malady, Brights disease of the kidneys, had developed to such a stage as to preclude any possibility of recovery.  He has been a very great sufferer lately and at 7 o'clock this morning the death angel relieved the pain by removing the spirit from the worn out body and returning it to the God who gave it.
Mr. Blair was a life long and consistant member of the United Presbyterian church. He was a member of the G. A. R, having been enrolled and served as a member of Co. K. third regiment of Missouri Provisional Militia.
Mr. and Mrs. Blair had ten children, two of whom are dead. Thomas, Emer, George and Frank live at Loveland, Colo., John at Nashville, Tenn. A daughter, Mrs. Mira Crosby, also lives at Loveland, Colo. Misses Alice and Margaret live with the parents. Two brothers, Samuel, of Valley, Neb., and John, of Carthage, Mo., are here.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Lowry at the U. P. church Sabbath morning at 9 o'clock and the interment will take place at College Springs. On account of the funeral, there will be no other services at the church during the day. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 23, 1900

Mr. James A. Blair, Died November 23d, 1900 - In affectionate sympathy and tender remembrance we lay a wreath on the grave of our loved and generous friend Mr. Blair. Though his death was not unexpected, still, it may be said that he has gone from among us somewhat quickly, and the news of his death was a surprise to many. He lived so as to deserve the respect and esteem of all, and he has passed away in a ripe old age, deeply lamented by an attached family circle, as well as by the general public. The funeral on Sabbath last testified to the very high regard in which our departed friend was everywhere held. A large company gathered at his late home,where his friend and pastor, Rev. J. W. S. Lowry, offered sympathetic prayers for the bereaved, and spoke a few comforting words. His remains were borne from the house by elders of the United Presbyterian church—of which the deceased was a lifelong and devoted member—and by members of the Grand Army. The funeral services took place in the U. P. church at 9:30 a. m., the spacious edifice being crowded. Psalms of comfort were softly and sweetly sung and appropriate scripture read, after which the pastor delivered the burial sermon, in the course of which made feeling reference to the memory of the departed, and gave suitable lessons to the living. The funeral then proceeded to College Springs, where it was met by Rev. S. E, Martin, Rev. D. Forsythe and a large number of old friends. The remains were taken into the church, where he had been a worshiper for thirty-five years, so that his old neighbors and friends might see his face ere it was to be consigned to mother earth. Suitable melodies from the "Songs of Zion" were sung and thereafter the company proceeded to the cemetery where the interment took place. Forsythe & Goudie of Clarinda executed the undertaking in a commendable manner.
OBITUARY
The late Mr. Blair was a native of Hookstown, Penn. where he first saw light, Sept. 29th, 1825. When seven years of age he moved westward with his parents to Carrol county, Ohio, and subsequently they transferred their home to Huntsville, O., where on Sept. 15, 1850, he married Margaret Maughlin. Continuing westward their journey was ended in Iowa, where they have lived for almost half a century. Mr. and Mrs. Blair were blessed with a family of ten children eight of whom are living and whose names and locations appeared in last week's Herald. The old couple were privileged to enjoy the celebration of their golden wedding at Loveland, Colorado, in September last, where they had been spending the summer with their children. The late Mr. Blair was one of the most large hearted, genial and unselfish of men and a humble and simple Christian. He died meekly trusting in the Saviour he loved and quietly resigning to God's will.
"One army of the living God,
To his command we bow.
Part of the hosts are crossed the Hood,
And part are crossing now "
We desire to return our heartfelt thanks to the kind friends who rendered assistance and sympathy during our recent bereavement.
Mrs. Margaret Blair and family. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 30, 1900

F. A. Blair, of Loveland, Colo., who came here to attend the funeral of his father, James Blair, will remain here until spring with his mother and sister. The other brothers, T. M. Blair of Loveland and J. W. Blair of Nashville,will return to their homes immediately. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 4, 1900

Martin Blair, of Steeleville, Neb., came here Saturday night to attend the funeral services of his brother, James Blair, and is visiting relatives here at present.CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 27, 1900

Blair, Lillian Plotts
Mrs. Lillian Blair, wife of John S. Blair, died at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, Jan. 13, 1919, after a long illness.   She had visited relatives in Clarinda a number of times. Her husband is the brother of C. E. Blair of Clarinda, Miss Gertrude Blair and Mrs. T. L. Brown of Shenandoah, F. L. Blair of Ormond, Fla., and of Cecil Blair, formerly of Clarinda, now at Camp Taylor, Ky. . Mrs. John S. Blair's maiden name
was Plotts.   Besides her husband she is survived in her immediate family by one son, Lee Plotts Blair, about 14 years of age.   A daughter, Miss Katherine Blair, died about two years ago, age 16 years. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda,Iowa, Jan 30, 1919     

Boals, Bert -
Bert Boals of Boone died in Clarinda Saturday afternoon, March 8 1919.
Mrs. Boals has been in Clarinda for some time at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Humfrey, on account of the illness of her husband.  Albert Boals, the father of the late Mr. Boals, arriving from Marshalltown to accompany Mrs. Boals to Marshalltown where the remains were taken for burial.  The deceased was a member of the Modern Woodman lodge and the I.O.O.F. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 13, 1919  

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Book, Anna Lulia Anderson   
Mrs. Arthur Book died this morning at her home near Page Center, of pneumonia. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919

Anna Lulia Book
Anna Lulia Book, daughter of Chas. and Tena Anderson was born in Page county Iowa, Dec. 1, 1888, and died at her home near Page Center at 10:00 a. m. Feb. 13, 1919, aged 30 years, 2 months and 13 days.
She was united in marriage to Arthur Book Aug. 26th, 1908. To this union were born two boys, Carl Leroy and Dallas Arthur Lavern.
She leaves to mourn her untimely departure, her beloved husband, and two lovely boys, the father, mother, and two brothers, a number of relatives and a host of friends.
She was converted, at the age of twenty two and united with the Swedish Lutheran church of which she continued a faithful member.
She was all a faithful wife and mother could be. Her parting words to her husband were: "Take my boys to Sunday school."
Funeral services were held at the home conducted by the Rev. M. C. Saunders, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Yorktown. Interment was made in the Bethesda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 20, 1919

Anna Lulia Book.
Mrs. Anna Lulia Book, wife of Arthur Book, died at her home one mile south of Page Center, Thursday morning Feb. 13, 1919 at about 10 o'clock.
She was ill only a few days, having influenza followed by double pneumonia.
The funeral was held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. M. C. Saunders, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Yorktown. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. The late Mrs. Book is survived by her husband; two children, Carl Le Roy and Dallas Arthur, aged 9 and 6 years, respectively; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson living five-miles north of Yorktown in Tarkio township; two
brothers, Arthur Anderson of Carthage, S. D., and Alvin Anderson, who lives with his parents at home. Mrs. Book was born Dec. 1, 1888 and was married to Mr. Book, Aug. 26,. 1908.
Her many friends and acquaintances are sorrowing because of her death.
The relatives have the sincere sympathy of the community. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 20, 1919

Borthwick, Maria Theresa Bean - Mrs. Oscar Borthwick, living south of Page Center, died early Saturday morning and funeral services were held from the home Sabbath day conducted by Rev. Findlay of Yorktown. Obituary will appear in Friday's Herald. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 6, 1903

Mrs. Maria Theresa Borthwick.
Maria Theresa Bean was born September 17, 1834, in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, and died October 3, 1903, aged 69 years and 16 days. She removed to Henry county, Illinois, in the spring of 1856 and was married to Oscar Borthwick October 22, 1857. In 1866 they removed to Page county, Iowa, and settled on the present home place.
In 1871 they united with the Presbyterian church of College Springs and on the disbanding of this church, were received into the Presbyterian church at Yorktown, January 23, 1886, where they remained, honored and useful members. To this couple were born seven children, two boys and five girls. The two eldest died in childhood in Illinois. The others are, J. Leo, Mrs. D. D. Stitt, Mrs. J. C. Morrison, Mrs. Harry Kenagy and Mrs. W. O. Kenagy. All reside in this county and were at her bedside during her sickness and death. One brother, Erastus Bean, also resides in this county and was frequently with her during her last illness. One sister, Mrs. Emily Follett, of Denver, Colo., survives her but was too feeble to come to her in her last illness.
The funeral services were held at the house Sabbath morning at 11 o'clock conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. V. Findlay. The music was by the choir. The hymns sung were those that Mrs. Borthwick wanted sung while she was sick: "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," "The Land of Beulah" and "How Firm a Foundation." The funeral was very largely attended. The son and sons-in-law acted as pallbearers.
Mrs. Borthwick was a quiet, devoted christian, steadfast and unwavering in her faith in Christ and hope of heaven. She could well say with Paul, "The time if'my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." "Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 13, 1903

Bourne, Lillie J. Howell - Mrs. J. G. Bourne Dead.
Mrs. Lillie J. Bourne, wife of Rev. J. G. Bourne, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Yorktown, died of Bright's disease at the M. E. parsonage Saturday, August 8 at 7:55 a. m., after an illness of four months. She was the daughter of Dr. H. F. and Mrs. S. E. Howell of Red Oak. She was married to Rev. J. G. Bourne at Red Oak, la., March 21, 1876. To them, four children were born, Leola, dying in infancy. Those surviving, Mrs Dr. Shockley, living at Farragut, la., and Vesta and Edith at home. Funeral services were held at the parsonage Sunday at 4 p. m. conducted by Rev. W. G. Hohanshelt, presiding elder of Creston district. The funeral procession left Yorktown at 4:30 a. m. to take the train at Clarinda for Red Oak where funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. at the old home and interment be made in the Red Oak cemetery. Mrs. Bourne was a great sufferer. Her husband was constant in his devotion to her, and nothing was left undone that could be, to relieve her or give comfort. She was a loving and tender wife and mother in the home and greatly beloved by those whom she met as friends and neighbors. She was converted and joined the M. E. church in early life and died as she had lived, in hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 11, 1903

Brandon, Irene - Mr. and Mrs. Martin Owen attended the funeral of Mrs. Owen's niece Miss Irene Brandon, at Corning Wednesday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 29, 1920

Brown, Elizabeth - Obituary - Mrs. Elizabeth Brown died last Tuesday night at the home of her sister, Mrs. Robert Hakes, northeast of town. She was aged seventy years, and had been blind all her life. Funeral services were held yesterday. Old age and la grippe were the causes of her death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 30, 1900

Brown, Eliza's INFANT SON - The infant son of Eliza Brown died at the home last Tuesday night, Funeral services were held at the the home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mendenhall. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 13, 1900

Brown, Harry - Harry Brown died suddenly in Chicago early Wednesday morning Nov 8, 1899, where he had been visiting friends for a month or more. His remains were brought to this city Friday morning for interment.  He was 69 years of age and owned a fine farm a few miles northwest of Clarinda.   He was an old bachelor.and said to have no relatives in this vicinity.  The funeral took place Sunday, at 2 p.m., from the residence of Mr and Mrs A. Pfander, four miles north of the city, where he had made his home many years, conducted by Rev. Clemmer. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 16, 1899

Brown, Isaac - From the Mt. Pleasant Journal of the 10th inst. we learn that Isaac Brown, one of the pioneers of Salem township, Henry county, died at his home north of Salem January 8, 1902. Mr. Brown was the father of Mrs. Cal Hobson, of this city. He was born in Ohio in 1822. May 7, 1843, he married Mary Ann Talbert, and in 1844 moved to Iowa and settled on the land which was his home at the time of his death, having lived there continuously for more than 57 years. His aged wrife and five children survive him. Besides Mrs. Hobson, the children are, William W., of Waterloo; Mary A. Hocket, of Linden; Zimri, of Hamburg, and George A., who lives on the home place. There are also a stepson, Nathan S. Talbert, of Hamburg; thirty grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brown is in very feeble health, having recently suffered a stroke of paralysis, and is not expected to survive her companion long. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 31, 1902

Brown, Judy Nash -
Mrs. Judy Nash Brown was born in Virginia 1837, and died in Omaha on last Sunday, June 24. In 1855 she was married to Henry Edwards, and six children were born to them. Just before Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, Mrs. Edwards was sold at Carrolton, Mo., with four of her children, to a Kentucky trader. She was afterward married to Allen Brown, and five children were born to them. After coming back to Missouri in search of her parents, she was separated from Mr. Brown, in 1875, and in 1876 came with her parents to Clarinda, in search of her youngest brother, Edward Nash. Mrs. Brown's death was characteristic of a christian, and her final words were of faith in her everlasting salvation. She leaves six children and a large list of friends and relatives to mourn her loss.CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 29, 1900

Mrs. Judy Brown died in Omaha last Saturday morning. The remains were brought to this city and funeral services will be held this afternoon at the A. M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Johnson. Mrs. Brown was formerly a resident of this city and was one of the most respected of the colored people. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 26, 1900

Aunt Judy Brown, a colored lady well known in Clarinda, died in Omaha Sunday, and will be brought here for burial. CLARINDA HERALD, Jun 26, 1900

Brown, Laurie Ann Lutz - Mrs. Charles E. Brown.

Brown, Linden Forrest - FORMER SHAMBAUGH MINISTER PASSED TO THE BEYOND

Rev. L. F. Brown, who for four years was pastor of the Methodist church in Shambaugh, passed to his reward on April 25th, at the Methodist State Hospital in Mitchell, S. Dak., where he had been taken for treatment from his charge as Methodist Minister in Boone, la. The remains were taken to Boone for interment, services being held at the 1st M. E. Church of Boone, at 10:30 A. M. of Thursday, April 29th, in charge of Dr. A. A. Thompson, Superintendent of Boone District. James Davidson from College Springs also attended the funeral, and was called on to give some of his reminiscences at the funeral, having formerly been associatel with Rev. Brown in a number of revival meetings. Others, who spoke at the funeral were Dr. Traverse, pastor of the Boone church, and Rev. Ellis of Manilla, la. Mr. Brown's brother also spoke at the funeral, telling of the wonderful experiences of the deceased during his final hours at the Mitchell Hospital, where for four weeks and five days, with soul filled with glory unspeakable, it seemed as though the sick room became a veritable gateway to Heaven, and all visitors were marvelously impressed with the words of praise and exhortation which fell from his lips.
Linden Forrest Brown was born in Logan County, Ohio, Aug. 15th, 1857.   In his   fourteenth year he was converted , and united with the Free-will Baptist Church,   later becoming identified with the Goshen church of the Friends Society, located near Zanesville, Ohio, in which relation he soon became very active, and as a result was given official relationship.  On Jan. 14th,  1880, he was united in marriage with Georgiana Blackburn,    two sons being born, Emmett E. and Guy L., both now residing   in Boone.     In 1885 they removed to Washington County, Kans., engaging in farming, and also doing religious work.  In 1890 the family returned to Iowa, uniting with   the   Methodist Episcopal Church,  Rev. Brown being given a local preacher's license,   at a District Conference held   in Boone in June,  1890.   For 21 years he has continued    a member   of the Des Moines Conference,   a part of this being while pastor in Shambaugh. The wife of his early years was taken with paralysis, and died in 1908. In 1911 he was united in marriage to Miss Viola B. Garland,   and removed to Waubay, S. Dak., as pastor,  removing from there to Northville,  S.  Dak.,  where  a daughter, Opal was born,   the mother dying in 1919. He and Mrs. Grace Elliott were married in Boone, la., where he continued the duties as M. E. pastor until his final illness. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 6, 1920

Brownlee, Harry, Mrs. - Mrs. Ruth Whittaker received a telegram this morning that her sister-in-law, Mrs. Harry Brownlee, is dead. Mrs. Whittaker leaves for Chicago this evening. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 1, 1921

Bryan, Luke
Mr. Luke Bryan died last Sunday afterdoon at 4:30 o'clock at the home of Will Damewood in this city, aged 80 years, 6 months and 9 days. Old age was the cause of his death. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Lily, of the Old United Brethren church, and the body was interred in the Clarinda cemetery by the side of his wife, who died a number of years ago. Mr. Bryan has five children living. They are, Mrs. Eva Fitzsimmons, living east of town, Mrs. Ada Johnson, of Atchison, Kan., Mrs. Nan West, Ida and John. The last named, who lives in Villisca, was present at the funeral. A wide circle of acquaintances mourn the death of Mr. Bryan. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 30, 1900

Luke Bryan died Sunday, Jan 28, 1900, at 4:30 p.m., at the home of Wm. Damewood in east Clarinda, at the ripe old age of 80 years, 6 months and 9 days. He had been very feeble for several months but his death was not expected so soon. The funeral took place Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Lily, of the Old United Brethren church, and his remains laid to rest in the city cemetery. He was one of the early settlers of this city. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 1, 1900

Buck, Joe - Joe Buck, for many years an active, successful auctioneer whose home was at Essex, died Saturday, Aug 29, 1919, in Council Bluffs, at the home of his daughter, Mrs E.W. Shields. His age was 84 years. His burial was in the Essex cemetery, in a grave he had prepared, and where also he had erected a monument. One of Mr Buck's surviving daughters is Mrs C.L. Kinney of Essex. CLARINDA JOURNAL,Clarinda,Iowa, Sep 4, 1919

Obituary.
Died, at her home near Kearney, Wyoming, Sunday, Dec. 31st, 1899. Rebecca, wife of J. H. Buckingham, aged 73 years, 2 months and 25 days.
Rebecca Stonebraker was born Oct. 6th, 1826,  in Montgomery county, Indiana, where she spent her childhood days.  She moved with her parents to Page county, Iowa, in 1844, where she was married to J. H. Buckingham Jan. 18th, 1849.   As a result of this union seven children were born, five daughters and two sons, and with their family they moved to Johnson county, Wyoming, in 1885, where they lived until the time of her death, now their present home.   They celebrated their golden anniversary nearly a year previous to her death. She was an affectionate and devoted wife, and a patient and loving mother and a kind and generous neighbor. The funeral, services were held   at 11 o'clock Tuesday at their home, conducted by Rev. Daniel J. Poole. She was laid to rest in the burial ground near Kearney, Wyoming.  Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the sorrowing ones whose grief time alone can assuage.    One daughter, Mrs. Ada Sanders, living in Iowa, arrived there on a visit to her parents three weeks before and was there with one sister and two brothers at the time of the sudden death of their mother.
Mrs. Buckingham lived a christian life, having united with the Christian church at the age of sixteen, and was a faithful member of that church at the time of her death.
The deceased leaves a husband, two sons and two daughters, besides numerous other relatives to mourn the loss of the dear one that's gone.
Dearest mother, thou hast left us; Here thy loss we deeply feel;
But 'tis God that hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal.
Peaceful is thy silent slumber-Peaceful in the grave so low;
Thou no more wilt join our number, Thou no more our songs Shalt know.
Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled,
Then in heav'n with joy to greet thee Where no farewell tear is shed.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 30, 1900

Bunker, A. - Mr. A. Bunker, aged sixty-seven years, died at his home three miles south of town last Sunday at a few minutes before noon. Pneumonia, contracted from an attack of grippe, was the cause of his death. Funeral services were held at the home this morning, conducted by Rev. Clemmer.
The obituary will appear later. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 17, 1900



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Bunting, Fred S. - Rev. F. S. Bunting Dead.
It is the sad duty of the Herald this week to chronicle the death of Rev. Fred S. Bunting, of College Springs, last Wednesday. Bev. Bunting was a very promising young minister who had just experience enough to make one of the best records of the younger ministers of the state.
He was a Page county boy and a product of Amity College and an exceptionally able and earnest young man.
For several years his health has been failing. Recently he gave up the work here and took work in the higher climates of Colorado but to no avail. About six months ago he returned to the Des Moines conference, took work at the new town of Lanesboro, completed and dedicated a new church but was compelled to give up a couple of months ago, returned to College Springs where he died Wednesday. The funeral was held Christmas day and was a sad one for the many friends and dear ones. He leaves a wife, a daughter of Rev. A. B. Buckner, and two bright little boys. While we must wonder that it was the will of the Master that so earnest and devoted helper should be sailed at a time when the life work was but well begun, we must all recognize that the same work was so thoroughly done that it will go on through its influence for all time to come. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 29, 1903

Burch, C.J.    OBITUARY

C. J. Burch was born in Greene Co. Indiana, May 15th, 1851 and died Nov. 25, 1919, at his home in Clarinda, Iowa, His death was due to apoplexy. The deceased spent practically most of his life in and near this neighborhod. January, 29, 1871 he was united in marriage to Sarah Jane Linebaugh who died June 10, 1910.
On the 31st day of December, 1910 he was married to Mrs. Mary Notin, who still survives.
To the first union was born seven children, three daughters, Mrs. Oscar Andrew of Blanchard, Mrs. W. T. Humphrey, Clearmont, Mo., and Mrs. Grover Damon of Durago, Colo. Four sons, Jacob A., of Clearmont, Mo., Martin of Pickering, Mo., Joseph E., of Kemmerer, Wyo. and Elmer A., of Fruita, Colo., all of whom survive, Besides these he leaves other relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
At an early age he became a Christian and was affiliated with the First Presbyterian church of Clarinda, la., at the time of his death.   The funeral was held at the home and a large and sympathetic audience  was present. The sermon was conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson and Rev. Francisco. Two beautiful selections were sung by Mrs. George Gillmor.
The casket was borne by the kind hands of his sons and brothers. The body was laid to rest in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Clearmont, Mo. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 4, 1919

C. J. BURCH DIES SUDDENLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Had Been Ailing for Some Time, but Was Up and Around All Day
The sudden death of C. J. Burch occurred Tuesday afternoon, at his home on Washington street, in Clarinda. Mr. Burch had been ill for sometime, and was subject to sinking spells, but between times was able to be around. Tuesday he was around as usual, and in the afternoon, Mrs. Burch was invited to the home of her friend, Mrs. C. A. Anderson. After visiting Mrs. Anderson a while, the two ladies called on Mrs. A. P. Salgren, and while they were there, Mrs. Burch was called home. Mr. Burch had been taken with a spell during her absence, to which he succumbed.
C. Joseph Burch was 68 years of age at the time of his death. He was born May 15, 1841. For many years he has been a resident of Page county, and for the past nine years has made Clarinda his home. He owned quite a bit of residence property in the city, and had land in Page county. The funeral will be held from the residence at 1 p.m. Friday, and interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, Mo. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 27, 1919

Burch, Jacob -         JAKE BURCH DIES
Jake Burch, of Clearmont, Mo., died Wednesday afternoon, after a long illness resulting from injuries received when he was kicked by a mule. He has been at a hospital in St. Joe, but was taken to his home at Clearmont, where his death occured. He was the son of the late C. J. Burch and Mrs. Burch of Clarinda accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Damon, of Durago, Colo., left this morning for Clearmont. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 4, 1919

J. C. Burch passed away at his home in this city Tuesday afternoon about 3 o'clock. Mr. Burch had been in ill health for some time, but was not confined to his bed. He had been down town in the afternoon and was about the house and yard shortly before his death. He died sitting in his chair.
Arrangements for the funeral have not been made as yet, as the family are waiting to hear from relatives at a distance. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 27, 1919

Mrs. C. J. Burch returned from Clearmont, Mo., Tuesday evening, where she had been attending the funeral of her stepson, Jacob Burch. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock last Sunday afternoon, the death having occurred the previous Wednesday. It was thought that the immediate cause of his death was occasioned by the kick of a horse which Mr. Burch suffered about six weeks ago. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 11, 1919

C. J. Burch. The funeral of C. J. Burch, who passed away in this city Tuesday, Nov. 25, of apoplexy, was held Friday, Nov. 29, 1919, at the family home. The Williamson: Mrs. George Gillmor services were conducted by Dr. W. C. sang, accompanied by Miss Carrie Loranz. The casket was borne by his sons and brothers. The remains were taken to Clearmont, Mo., for burial. The following information has been given The Journal:
C. J. Burch was born in Greene county, Indiana, May 15, 1851, and died Nov. 25, 1919, at the age of 68 years 6 months and 10 days. He began a Christian life at an early age. At the time of his death he was a member of the First Presbyterian church of this city. He was married to Sarah Jane Linebaugh, Jan. 29 1871, and who died, June 16, 1910. He was married the second time to Mrs. Mary Notin, Dec. 31, 1910. To the first union were born seven children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Oscar Andrew of Blanchard; Mrs. William T. Humphrey of Clearmont, Mo.; Mrs. Grover Damon of Durango, Colo; Martin F. Burch of Pickering, Mo.; Jacob A. Burch of Clearmont, Mo.; Joseph E. Burch of Kemmerer, Wyo., and Elmer A. Burch of Fruita, Colo. The latter three could not be present. The late Mr. Burch was of a family of thirteen children, six of whom survive, three brothers and three sisters.
Mr. Burch was an unusually well educated and intelligent man. He had a great knowledge of the Bible and spoke ably concerning it. Among his other activities he was a farmer, and later conducted the hotel near the Clarinda State Hospital. He also was the proprietor at one time of the Transient House, east of the square. He lived most of his life in or near this neighborhood. In the forenoon of the day of his death he was up and around about as usual, except was ailing some. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock he died peacefully in his chair. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 4, 1919

C. J. Burch was born in Green Co. Indiana, May 15, 1851 and died Nov. 25th, 1919, at his home in Clarinda, Iowa. His death was due to apoplexy. The deceased spent practically most of his life in and near this neighborhood. January 29, 1871, he was united in marriage to Sarah Jane Linebaugh who died June 16, 1910.
On the 31st day of December, 1910, he was married to Mrs. Mary Notin who still survives.
To the first union was born seven children—three daughters, Mrs. Oscar Andrew of Blanchard, Iowa; Mrs. W. T. Humphrey, Clearmont, Mo; Mrs. Grover Damon of Durango, Colo. Four sons, Jacob A., of Clearmont, Mo; Martin of Pickering, Mo; Joseph E., of Kemmerer, Wyo; and Elmer A. of Fruita, Colo, all of whom survive. Besides these he leaves other relatives and friend's to mourn his loss.
At an early age he became a Christian and was affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church of Clarinda, Iowa, at the time of his death. The funeral was held at the home and a large and sympathetic audience was present. The sermon was conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson, and Rev. Francisco. Two beautiful selections were sung by Mrs. George Gillmour,
The Casket was borne by the kind hands of his sons, and brothers. The body was laid to rest in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Clearmont, Mo. CLARINDA HERALD, 4, 1919

Burke, Eliza Williams - Mrs. Levi Burke died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Fleming, in Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 8th, 1899, aged 77 years, 9 months and 29 days. She had been visiting there several months but her sickness was of short duration. Eliza Williams was born in Carroll couuty,Ohio, March 10,1821, and was married to Mr. Levi Burke in 1841. To them were born nine children, five boys and four girls. One son died in iufancy and two at the age of fourteen. In Nov. 1852 tha family removed from Ohio to Indiana, where they resided until 1872 when they located in Clarinda and had since made their home here. Mr. Burke, died June 12, 1894, aged 76 years, 4 months and 6 days. In the death of Grandma Burke a kind-hearted and christian lady is called away. Her remains were brought to this city Monday evening, and the funeral took place at 11 o'clock a. m. yesterday, conducted by Rev. P. V. D. Vedder, pastor of the.M. E. church, of which Mrs. Burke had long been au earnest member. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 12, 1899

Burley, Aden - Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hamm returned home Wednesday of last week from Lyons, Kans. after attending the funeral of their nephew, Aden Burley.CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 16, 1919

Burnet, Anne Dr's FATHER - Dr. Anne Burnet, of the state hospital, left about two weeks ago for a visit in Nebraska. Shortly after her arrival there she received a telegram stating that her father had been hurt in a wreck near Manatowoc, Wis. She started for the place immediately, and found that his legs had been so injured that amputation was necessary. He lived about four days, dying last Monday. He was a man aged about seventy-eight years and was an intimate friend of Dr. Enfield. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 18, 1901

Burns, Mary Clark - Mrs. G. W. Burns Dead
Mrs. George W. Burns died this morning at a little before nine o'clock, at her home in this city. Her sickness was only of three days duration. On Friday night last she suffered an attack of pneumonia, which grew worse developing into typhoid pneumonia, with the above fatal result. Funeral services will be held at the M. E. Church tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Eev. IlgenFritz, with interment in the Clarinda cemetry.
Miss Mary Clark was born in Canton, Fulton county, Illinois, on April 5, 1836. On September 13, 1855, she was married to George W. Burns, and a few years later they moved to Iowa, came to Clarinda about forty years ago, and their home has been in the well known property west of the square ever since. Capt. Burns, as he was well known, died several years ago, and their daughter, Mrs. Sharp, with her children, has lived with Mrs, Burns several years. Other children living are Mrs. L. Milhone, and Joe Burns, who arrived from his home in Kansas this morning. Besides these, a brother, F. M. Clark, living here, and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Hardesty, of Canton, Ills., and Mrs. Eliza Nies, of Port Townsend, survive Mrs. Burns.
No eulogy can exaggerate the splendid character of the deceased woman. Her acquaintances were all her warm friends, for she had a warm heart for all, and her life was lived as a Christian should live. For thirty-five years past she has been a faithful member of the M. E. Church. She was also a member of the Woman's Relief Corps, and of the Order of Eastern Star. In her death her surviving relatives lose a friend whose place can never be filled, and the community loses a good woman of rare worth. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 12, 1901

Mrs. Mary Burns, wife of the late Capt. G. W. Burns, died at her home in West Clarinda, Tuesday morning, Feb. 12,1901, aged 64 years, 10 months and 7 days. She had been complaining a week or more with a bad cold, which terminated in pneumonia and death soon followed. Mrs. Burns was one of the old settlers of this city, having located here with her husband over forty years ago and made this a permanent home. She was a native of Illinois, having been born at Canton. Sept. 13,1855, she was married to G. W. Burns. She was a generous, kind hearted woman, full of life and jolity and made all around her feel welcome and happy. She will be greatly missed by friends. A good woman has passed to the unknown world awaiting all just and upright mortals. The funeral took place at two p. m., yesterday, conducted by her pastor, Rev. IlgenFritz, attended by a large number of the G. A. R., and also the ladies of the Relief Corps and the order of the Eastern Star, and the remains laid to rest in the city cemetery.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 14, 1901

Burwell, Morgan - Morgan Burwell died at his home northwest of town, yesterday morning at eight o'clock, aged 62 years, 6 months and 18 days. Stomach trouble was the cause of his death. Funeral services will be held from the house Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev E.E. IlgenFritz. Mr Burwell was a highly respected citizen of the county, and his death will be widely deplored. He leaves a wife and one son, of his immediate family, to mourn his loww. He was born in Crawford county, Ohio, came to Linn county, Iowa, in 1866, and to Page county one year leter. Of nine children all but one, William H., are dead. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 5, 1900

Morgan Burwell died suddenly this morning, Oct. 4, 1900, at his home northwest of the city, from stomach trouble. He had been sick since July, but a few weeks ago began to improve and visit the city. He was about 63 years of age and had been a residence of this county for over thirty years. A good man has gone. The funeral will be held at the home next Snnday at 1 o'clock. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 4, 1900

Butler, Eleanor D. McCartey
Mrs. Wm. Butler died at her home in west Clarinda, last evening at 6:45 o'clock, from the effects of an accident which befell her on last Wednesday evening, and which, in her enfeebled condition, she could not rally from. Her death leaves a stricken home of a husband and an only daughter to mourn her loss. Funeral services will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at four o'clock, conducted by Dr. J. H. Malcolm, of Hannibal, Mo., and Dr. T.C.Smith, of this city. Interment will be made in the Clarinda cemetery.
Miss Eleanor D. McCartey was born in Geauga County, Ohio, on July 6, 1828. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell G. McCartey, an old and honored family of early settlers in Ohio. As she grew to young womanhood, she attended Oberlin College, iu Ohio, and later she taught for a year in the schools at Cleveland. From that position she resigned to accompany her father, in his failing health, to his old home in the east. In 1857 her father died of quick consumption, and all of the surviving children except Eleanor succumbed to the same disease. Another child had died in infancy, leaving the daughter alone with her mother. On March 3, 1873, Eleanor was married to William Butler, and they made their home in this city. Mrs. Butler's mother made her home with them. On June 8, 1880, the mother died, and her body was taken to the old home in Ohio and laid beside that of her husband and children.
Nellie McCartey, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Butler, was born In Denver, Colo., on August 26, 1875, and since attaining her young womanhood has always been a close companion and help to her mother, who has been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Butler has suffered several severe attacks of pneumonia, and since last February has been afflicted with diabetes, which has gradually sapped her strength. Her wonderful will power and vitality have kept her up, however, when others would have succumbed. On last Tuesday evening she took a iong carriage ride with her daughter, and returned feeling refreshed and rested. On the following evening, about six o'clock, as she was opening a heavy folding bed, she lost her hold of the bed, and as it fell it threw her against a chair. She struck on her left shoulder, and broke her arm close the shoulder and severely fractured the shoulder. Doctors Powers and Ktllingsworth set the broken bones, awl Mrs. Butler was so brave during the operation that she would take no anaesthetic, and even directed the operations. For a day or two her strong will kept her up, and it seemed that no serious results would accrue from the accident. But on Friday a change for the worse, caused by her enfeebled condition, set in, and from that time she has been slowly sinking. Her end was very peaceful.
Mrs. Butler was in Ohio a member of the Church of the Disciples. When she came to Clarinda, she united with the Presbyterian church, in 1891, and has since been a faithful and true member. As a bright, womanly, modest woman, and a kind and affectionate wife and mother, she will be mourned by her family and the community.CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 31, 1900