Bair, Elizabeth Laird
Died at her home in College Springs, Mrs. Elizabeth Bair, nee Laird, Feb. 28th, 1900, after an illness of one week's duration, aged 69 years and 1 month. She was born in Fannettsburg, Franklin Co., Pa. Jan. 28th, 1831. At the age of sixteen she united with the Presbyterian church. In her early youth her father's family moved to Indiana City, Pa. After a residence of some years there the family removed to Henry county, Ills. She was married in Altoona, Ills., to Joseph F. Bair April 1st, 1857. After a residence of about twelve years in Illinois she with her family moved to Page county, Iowa. About one year and a half ago she removed to College Springs. After coming to Iowa she united with the United Presbyterian church, having been a member of the College Springs congregation for over thirty years. Six children, three sons and three daughters, were born, John, Allen and Alex, live in the vicinity of College Springs. Mrs. J. T. Monzingo lives near Blanchard and Mrs. W. J. Williams near Hepburn. The youngest, Miss Bessie, is still at home. Funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. E. Martin, who preached from John 16th chapter and 7th verse, after which the remains were laid to rest in Maple Hill Cemetery. She had been in feeble health for several years, so that her death was not wholly unexpected by herself or family. Although she said nothing to any member of the family during her last illness that would indicate that she knew the end was near, she had at other times expressed her resignation to the will of the Master. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 16, 1900

Balding, Mell Vernon -
[Correspondence of The Journal].— Mell Vernon Balding was born Sept. 18, 1873, at Morganville, Morgan county, Ohio, and died at his home seven and one-half miles southwest of Villisca, Iowa, at the age of 47 years 10 months and 29 days. He was married to Miss Catherine Wilson Sept. 5, 1895. To this union five children were born, two preceding their father in death, Mrs. Anna Humphrey, of Morton Mills, and Thomas and Ruth at home. He was always a loving husband and father. Although being afflicted for the last twelve years he bore his suffering patiently until death relieved him. He leaves to mourn their loss, a loving wife, three children, six brothers, two sisters, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, at the home conducted by Rev. E. S. Menoher of Villisca. Burial in the North Page cemetery. The singers were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Davey of Villisca. The pall bearers were K. Day, Harry Strickland, S. Y. McCune, Joe English, Carl Burgvall and Ollie Cowell. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1921 and CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1921

Ball, Frank D. - One of Creston's leading citizens, Frank D. Ball, cashier of the Iowa State Savings bank of that city, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 30, 1919. He was a cousin of Ed C. Lane of The Clarinda Journal. Mr. Ball had a wide acquaintance throughout Iowa and recently served a term of one year as treasurer of the Iowa State Bankers' association. Among his surviving relatives is his brother, Fred E. Ball, who formerly was in the lumber business at New Market and now lives at Stuart, this state. His mother, Mrs. Emily C. Ball, of Creston, is the widow of W. K. Ball, wha was an able architect and who designed many buildings of importance in his lifetime. The Ball family formerly was of Yorkville and Bristol, Kendall county, and of Aurora, Ill. The late Frank D. Ball leaves a wife and three children, one of whom, a son, Frank R. Ball, served in the World war. Among Frank D. Ball's ancestors were some of the earliest settlers from England in the United States, and among his forefathers were soldiers in the Revolutionary war. The Creston Advertiser of Dec. 30 says:
"F. D. Ball, cashier of the Iowa State Savings Bank of this city, dropped dead about 2 o'clock this afternoon on West Montgomery street, while on his way back to the bank from his home. He arrived at a point near the new hotel building and in conversation with John Deitrick, some reference was made to the building and Mr. Deitrick turned to gaze at the point indicated, when he felt Mr. Ball's hand on his shoulder and turned in time to see him sink to the pavement. Mr. Deitrick immediately summoned help and Mr. Ball was carried into the Rest Room and Dr. Keith summoned from across the street, but when he arrived life was extinct.
Dr. Keith states that Mr. Ball's sudden death was evidently due to a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Ball's health of late has not been of the best, and he has only recently returned home from a vacation which lasted several months. Although Mr. Ball had not gained materially in health he looked better than he had for some time past. He recently stated that he believed it would only be a short time until he would fully regain his health.
"Mr. Ball was one of the staunch business men of this community, having been engaged in the banking business for a great number of years, and his judgment in business matters was solicited by a great number of people on business ventures of every kind, and Mr. Ball's judgment in such cases was considered of the very best. He was a good Christian man and has been a member of the Congregational church of this city nearly as long as there has been a church of that denomination in this city.
In all matters pertaining to the betterment of the city of Creston Mr. Ball was to be found one of the foremost leaders. The last venture of this kind in which he figured was the new hotel committee, where his valuable advice on money matters was of valuable assistance to the committee.
Mr. Ball was of a quiet, retiring disposition, but a man, who once your friend always remained so. His death comes as a very sad and sudden blow to the family as well as the entire community as he had scores of friends in and about the city of Creston as well as in all other towns in the state.
He leaves a wife,  two daughters, Helen and Margaret, and a son, Frank all at home, and his aged mother who lived with him. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Ball, who were early residents of this city. A brother, Fred, is a lumber man, located at Stuart, Iowa.
Frank D. Ball has been one of the most active and oldest bankers in the city. He began his banking career with the Harsh bank and later went to the First National Bank as cashier.
After several years with the First National Bank he moved with his family to York, Nebraska, where he engaged in the lumber business, until 1889 when he came back to Creston and assumed the position of cashier of the Iowa State Savings Bank.
Mr. Ball was a member of the first graduating class from the Creston High school.
Three or four years ago Mr. Ball's health began to fail and since that time he has been more or less severed from the active work in the bank."
Creston Advertiser, Dec. 31: "The funeral services for the late Frank Ball will be held at the home at 300 North Sumner avenue at 2:30 o'clock, Friday afternoon. Rev. Clyde C. Harris, of the congregational church will have charge of the services and the interment will be made in Graceland cemetery. Out of respect to the memory of Mr. Ball, who was one of the prominent members of the hotel committee, the hotel flag will be lowered to half mast and at the hour of the funeral all work will stop for five minutes." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 1, 1920

E. C. LANE'S COUSIN DIES SUDDENLY IN CRESTON
F. D. Ball, Prominent Creston Banker, Dropped Dead Tuesday Afternoon
Frank D. Ball, one of Creston's most prominent bankers and business men, dropped dead Tuesday afternoon at about 2 o'clock on the streets of Creston while returning from his home to his duties as cashier of the State Savings bank. Death was thought to have been due to a stroke of apoplexy. He was about 55 years of age and has been in the banking business for nearly 25 years. He is a cousin of Editor Edwin C. Lane of this city, and leaves a wife, two daughters and a son. It was a unique coincidence of Mr. Lane that he heard of the death of his cousin after returning, from the funeral services for Frank E. Foster, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Lane will attend his cousin's funeral; Friday afternoon, in Creston. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 1, 1920

Ball, Lucy
Funeral of Mrs. F. D. Ball
Editor Edwin C. Lane of the Clarinda Journal took the noon train Saturday for Creston, where in the afternoon he attended the funeral of a cousin, Mrs. Lucy Ball, an old time Creston resident, known to a number of people in Clarinda. It was only at Christmas time that Mr. Lane was called on to go to Creston for the funeral of Mrs. Ball's husband, who passed away at that time. The funeral Saturday afternoon was held from the home in Creston, conducted by Rev. George Kortelling, interment being in the cemetery there. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1920

Ed. C. Lane attended the funeral of his cousin, Mrs. Lucy Ball, widow of Frank D. Ball, at Creston, last Saturdav afternoon. Mrs. Ball died at her home in that city, Thursday, Feb. 19, 1920. She is survived by three children, Frank R. Ball and Misses Margaret Ball and Helen Ball, at the family home, 300 North Sumner avenue, where their grandmother, Mrs. Emily Ball, also is a member of the house-hold. The late Frank D. Ball was her son. At the time of his death, Dec. 30, 1919, from apoplexy, he had been for many years the cashier of the Iowa State Savings bank at Creston. His wife was in ill health at the time of his death, and soon after his death her decline became marked in its progress. Less than two months, ago, however, the casual observer would have predicted long life for both of them, among their friends here on earth. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ball had a host of merited friends. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1920

Barchus, Anna Catherine Jarman - Mrs. Anna Catherine Barchus, wife of J. W. Barchus, died at the Powers hospital in Clarinda, Saturday, March 6, 1920, at about 1 o'clock in the morning. She had been critically ill for several weeks, and had been a patient in the hospital since Feb 4, 1920. The cause of her death was cancer of the liver and stomach. She was a great sufferer toward the last of her life, but bore her troubles patiently and resignedly. She was dearly beloved by her household, and her affection for her husband and children was boundless. She was a quiet, retiring woman by nature, and preferred her home and the care of her family to anything else. By her going the home she has left has been made very lonely, but she has left a record of uprightness and devotion to duty and unselfishness that long must be a consolation to the family now bereft.
Mrs. Barchus' maiden name was Jarman. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Jarman and was born near Wyoming, Stark county, Ill., Aug. 16, 1857. Her mother's maiden name was Mary Jane Drake. When about 12 years of age Anna Jarman came to Ringgold county, Iowa. She was married March 15, 1877, at the Methodist parsonage near Benton, in that county, to John W. Barchus. The officiating minister was Rev. B. D. Hinebaugh, who also officiated at the weddings of all of J. W. Barchus' brothers and sisters, and who preached the funerals of Mr Barchus' father and six of his brothers and sisters. There were twelve brothers and sisters in the family of which J. W. Barchus is a member.
After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Barchus they lived on a farm near Marshalltown, Ringgold county. About three years later they moved to Sarpy county, Nebr., ten miles south of Omaha. They lived there nearly three years when they went to Holt county, Nebr., and took up a homestead, on which they lived nearly three years. They then went to Loup county, Nebr., where Mr. Barchus pre-empted 160 acres of land, and his brother Albert W. Barchus pre-empted an equal acreage: near them. They lived there about a year and a half. They were there during a hard winter, in which the people lost nearly all their live stock by freezing; they had no grain to feed their stock. The Barchus brothers managed to save twenty-six head out of 100, while a neighbor saved only twenty-five out of 5000 head. Thus Mrs. Barchus knew indeed what it was to live in a pioneer country amid adversity.
In the spring of 1884 J. W. Barchus and family moved back to Ringgold county, Iowa, and then, in a little over a year and a half came to Clarinda, which since then has been the family home continuously. They arrived here thirty-two years ago last December. Since April 21, 1894, the husband, J. W. Barchus has been the solicitor for The Clarinda Journal. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Barchus— seven sons and one daughter. Two of these are deceased: William E., born Dec. 17, 1884, died Oct. 4, 1887; John Calvin, born June 17, 1883, and died July 21, 1905, a victim of the explosion of the United States gun boat Bennington, at San Diego, Calif., he being in the United States navy; surviving children: Fred A., of North Platte, Nebr.; Roy J., James O., Clarence E., Ethel M., Clarinda, and Harley A., of Ogallala, Nebr.   There   also   is an adopted son, Paul Barchus. Ten grand-children survive her. The late Mrs. Barchus also is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Jarman of Omaha; sisters, Mrs. Nancy Schlappia, Benton, Iowa; Mrs. Austeen Reed, Omaha; brothers, William A. Jarman, Reading, Iowa; James S. Jarman, Cortelane, Ida.; Charles E. Jarman, Reading, Iowa, and sister, Mrs. Charles Cox, Spokane, Wash. Mrs. Schlappe, James S. Jarnian and Mrs. Cox were unable to be at the funeral. Mrs. Schlappe was represented by her son, Ray Schlappe, from Benton. Also at the funeral was Mrs. D. P. Northrup of Humeston, sister of J. W. Barchus.
All the children of the deceased were present at the funeral; Fred A. and Harley A. coming from Nebraska to attend it. Mrs. Fred A. Barchus was unable to be present on account of illness.
The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church in this city Monday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. M. Williams. The service was beautiful and impressive. The singers were Mrs. Myrtle B. Nies and Mrs. J. G. Scroggs, with Mrs. J. M. Williams at the piano. The hymns sung were "One Sweetly Solemn [by] adopted son, Paul Barchus. The late Savior, Pilot Me." The bearers were the five sons and the adopted son and grandson, Paul Barchus. Many flowers attested the sympathy of their senders.
Mrs. Barchus had been a member of' the Methodist Episcopal church since she was 24 years of age, and died a member of the church in that denomination in Clarinda. She also was a member of Yeomen Homestead No. 158, Brotherhood of American Yeoman, this city.
Her passing away was peaceful. She crossed her arms over her breast and went to sleep about 8 o'clock the night of her going, not to awaken again in this world; thus she quietly and calmly breathed her last.
In the Barchus family Bible, after her death, were found lines, placed there by herself—a clipping from a newspaper—suggestive of her thought of some dear one gone, which her family treasure as their thought of her:
"A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled. We miss thee from our home, dear
mother;
We miss thee from thy place,
A shadow o'er our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We will miss her after sunset,
When the shades of night are near;
We will listen for her footsteps,
Which we never more will hear.
Truly we will sadly miss her,
But the time will not be long,
Till we join her in the home land,
In the hallelujah song."

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 11, 1920

Mrs. Anna C. Barchus - Mrs. Anna C. Barchus, wife of John Barchus, passed away at the Powers Hospital in Clarinda on Saturday, March 6th, following an operation sometime previous, from which she was unable to recover. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church Monday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. M. Williams, interment being in Clarinda cemetery. Appropriate selections were sung at the funeral, by Mrs. Jas. Scroggs and Mrs. Myrtle Nies, with Mrs. J. M. Williams assisting at the piano. The following obituary was read at the funeral.
Anna Catherine Jarman was born August 16, 1857, in Stark Co., Ill. and passed away March 6, 1920, at the age of 62 years, 6 months and 19 days. She came to Ringgold Co. Iowa, with her parents, when about 12 years of age. She was united in marriage March 15, 1877, to John Wilson Barchus, the marriage ceremony being performed by Rev. B. D. Hinebaugh. To this union were born eight children. Two boys John C. and William E. preceded their mother in death. The surviving children are Fred A. of North Platte, Nebr., Roy J., James O., Clarence E. and Ethel M. of Clarinda, and Harley A. of Ogallala, Nebr.
She is also survived by her mother, three sisters and three brothers, who are; mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Jarman, of Omaha, Nebr. and sisters and brothers, Mrs. Nancy M. Schlapin, of Benton, Iowa, Mrs. Austin Reed of Omaha, Nebr., William H. and Charles E. Jarman of Redding and James S. Jarman of Cartelane, Idaho, and Mrs. Charley Cox of Spokane, Wash. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 11, 1920

Bayles, Elsie Alma - Elsie Alma Bayles, third daughter of W. 3. and M. M. Bayles, died at her home five miles southwest of town Monday morning, Nov. 5, after a lin­gering illness of nine weeks, aged 19 years and 12 days.
At an early age she confessed her Savior and united with the Reformed Presbyterian church of which she was a consistent member until her death. She was a 1oving, obedient and helpful daughter, a kind and gentle sister.
The family circle thus broken will not soon forget the absent dear one, but will look forward to the blessed reunion in that home where death does not enter. She was faithful in her place in the Sabbath School, in the Young People's meeting, and in the public services of the church, where her bright face and happy smile will be missed by all.
Funeral services were conducted by her pastor Rev. J. W.Dill, in the R P. church Tuesday at 10 a. m., after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining. A large assembly of friends and neighbors filled the church as a testimony of the esteem in which she was held. "He giveth his beloved sleep."
CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 9, 1900

Miss Elsie Bayles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W J. Bayles, died at their home southwest of town on Sunday night, after a lingering illness. The funeral services were held this morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. Dill, and the remains were interred at the Cevenanter [sic] cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 6, 1900

Beabout, Aaron, Mrs - Word has been received in Shambaugh of the death of Mrs. Aaron Beabout, which occurred in a hospital in St. Joseph [Missouri] recently. Mrs. Beabout will be remembered by a number of our people as having lived here a few years ago. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 21, 1921

Beach, William - Mr. Wm. Beach was born in Olivesburg, Richland county Ohio, July 29, 1826, departed this life February 2, 1902, aged 75 years 8 months and 24 days.
He was a blacksmith by trade, spending his early manhood in this occupation. Being fond of travel, he would work for a time at one place and then move on. This same spirit persuaded him to become one of the famous "49ers". Having sailed around Cape Horn he reached California and as gold seemed to be more certain by working at the blacksmith trade, he simply plied his trade. On his return from California he was married to Miss Julia A. Musser, March 2, 1852. Had he lived one month longer he and his wife might have celebrated their fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day. In the same year of their marriage they moved to Iowa, living one summer at Fairfield, where they buried an infant child. They also lived at Hamburg for a time where another child was buried. They lived at Clarinda about ten years here a third child was laid to rest. Mr. Beach worked at his trade five or six years. He was a dry goods merchant at that place for three of four year closing out when the war broke out. He was a merchant at Braddyville for a year. He farmed near Page Center for a few years, but for thirteen years proceeding his death he lived a retired life at Yorktown.
Mr. Beach was not a man for the public, and did not want and would not have public office. He was a strong Prohibitionist, considering the prohibition of the liquor traffic, the supreme  political question.
His wife and three children survive him. Miss Jessie at home with her mother, one son in Australia and another in Chehalis, Washington, His daughter, Mrs. Lulu Corryell, preceeded her father a few years ago. A few months before his death, and also very shortly before his death the deceased expressed his desire to meet his loved ones on the other shore. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 28, 1902

Mr. Wm. Beach of Yorktown died last Sunday morning and the funeral took place Tuesday at 10 o'clock, interment taking place in Summit cemetery. Mr. Beach would have been 76 years old next July, and had he lived one month longer himself and wife would have celebrated their golden wedding. A good old man is gone. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 6, 1902

Beattie, William Newton
William Newton Beattie, who died on last Monday evening at six o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bennett, in Kansas City, was born near Columbia, Mo., on April 20, 1821. He was married on September 20, 1849, to Miss Catherine Murrell, who survives him. Five children were born to them. One son, John, is dead, Wm. H. lives in this city, S. M. in Newport, Ark., Mrs. Denny in Lancaster, and Mrs. Bennett in Kansas City. Only last September 20 Mr and Mrs. Beattie celebrated together, at the home of their son Will, in this city, the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. That was a joyous occasion, and one on which hundreds of friends wished them many more happy anniversaries together in this life. But the death angel came before even another year had rolled around, and last Wednesday afternoon, in the same house in which his fiftieth wedding anniversary was celebrated, the last sad obsequies over the remains of Grandpa Beattie were performed by his pastor, Dr. T. C. Smith, assisted by Rev. E. E. IlgenFritz, before a large assembly of friends and relatives. While yet but a mere boy, Mr. Beattie was drawn to Christianity, and united with the Presbyterian church. He has been an almost life­long member of the denomination, and was a true and conscientious member. While his home was yet in Columbia, he was for years an elder in the church. When his son Will and family moved to Clarinda, the father and mother came here to make their home with them, and here they have been known and loved for nine years. While Mr Beattie's health during that time has been poor, and he has been unable to attend the public services of his church, his Christian character and sweet disposition have been manifest to all who came in contact with him. Particularly will he be missed by the loving companion who has shared over a half century of the weal and woe of life with him, and now is left to spend her few remaining years alone, as far as the love of her youth is concerned. The son, Will Beattie and his family, with whom the father has made his home, mourn him as only those can who knew him best. The grandfather was fond to an unusual degree of his little grandsons, and his last charge, as he left on June 5th last to visit in Kansas City, was to take good care of the boys and raise them to be good men." When Will went to Kansas City last week, called by the severe illness of his father, the stricken man, seeming even then to realize that his time had come, admonished his son to take good care of "the boys," meaning his grandsons here. He himself always strove in every way to impress upon the minds of the boys the importance and necessity in living a conscientions Christian life.
While in Kansas City, with his wife, Mr. Beattie's health began to fail, and about ten days ago he feared that he was going to die, and wanted to come "home," as he regarded the home of his son Will here. Will went immediately to his bedside, but on last Saturday the father had improved so much, apparently, that Will returned to his work here, expecting to go back soon and accompany his father home. He did so, last Monday, but in response to a telegram that the father was dead, and he accompanied the body home in a casket. The bereaved wife and relatives have the consolation of knowing that their loved one lived such a life that they will meet him again in the brighter world. The sympathy of the community is extended to them in their grief. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 27, 1900

Wm. Newton  Beattie, father of Wm. H. Beattie, of this city, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bennett, at Kansas City last evening at six o'clock. He was aged 79 years, 3 months and 3 days. The body will be brought here tonight and funeral services will be held from the home of W H. Beattie tomorrow afternoon conducted by Dr T.C. Smith, assisted by Rev E.E. IlgenFritz.
Particulars and obituary will appear Friday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 24, 1900

Father Wm. N. Beattie died Monday evening, July 23, 1900, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. L. Bennett, in Kansas City, Mo., at the advanced age of 79 years, 3 months and 3 days.
Some time ago Mr. Beattie and wife went to Kansas city to spend the summer, and a few days ago he was taken ill and all efforts to recover his health proved futile, and he gradually sank away into peaceful rest. Father Beattie was born in Columbia, Mo., in 1821, living on a farm near that city most of his life. He removed from there to Quitman, Mo., where he resided about six years and then removed to Clarinda, ten years ago, where he has since made his home with his son, Wm. Beattie. His wife, two sons and two daughters survive him. Mr. Beattie was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church from early youth until the time of his death. He was a good citizen and kind man and liked by all who knew him. His remains were brought to this city Tuesday evening, and the funeral took place at the home of his son, in south Clarinda, at 4 p. m. Wednesday, conducted by Dr. T, C. Smith, attended by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 26, 1900

Beery, Charlotte - Aunt Charlotte Beery, after nearly five years of continued suffering, has finally gone to meet Him who said of such as she: "These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the lamb."
Laconia, N. H., June 19, 1833, was the place and date of her nativity making her sixty-seven years, nine months and nine days old when she died on last Thursday morning.
The physicians pronounced her recovery hopeless over a year ago; but she lingered to suffer for some wise cause. Yet no one could come into her presence without seeing the glory of the "Prince of Peace" shining through her countenance. The friends who waited on her in her sickness, the callers who were fortunate eoough to meet her, and the ministers of the gospel who witnessed to her christian fortitude, will be made more tender in deeds of kindness, more generous in social qualities and richer iu christian faith.
Aunt Charlotte leaves a husband, one sister, a grandson, a nephew and a large number of friends to mourn ber departure. But should we say mourn when she has lived a christian for over forty years? Yes, for we lose her christian ministration.
"Let me die the death of the righteous and let my last days be like His."                                L. J. S.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 5, 1901

Beery, Peter, Mrs - Mrs. Peter Beery Dead
Mrs. Peter Beery died at her home in Shambaugh on last Thursday morning, after a long and lingering illness. Mrs. Beery will be remembered as a former resident of Clarinda. She had many warm friends here who will mourn her departure, and will extend sympathy to the bereaved husband. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 2, 1901

Beery, P.B., Mrs - Mrs P.B. Beery died March 28, 1901, at her home west of Shambaugh, after a long painful illness. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 4, 1901

Beery, Sara   Deceased.
Mrs. Sara Beery died at the home of her son-in-law, James Miller, in southeast Clarinda, on last Wednesday night at ten o'clock, of paralysis, from which disease she had been bedridden since last May. Deceased was aged about fifty years. Her husband is dead, and she leaves two sons and two daughters to mourn her loss. All of them are living in this county except one son, whose home is in New York, and who will be present at the funeral, which will be held next Sunday afternoon. Mrs Berry also has several sisters in this county. She is spoken of as an excellent woman by all who knew her, and her sorrowing family have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 23, 1900

Beery, W.B.- Death of W.B. Beery.
The sudden and unexpected death of our honored and respected citizen, Mr. W. B. Berry, the news of which flashed over our city a few minutes after 8 o'clock Tuesday evening, Sept. 12, 1899, cast a gloom over the entire community and stung the hearts of all with bitter sorrow. Few there were who knew that he had been sick. Indeed his illness was of short duration. Saturday he was at the store and also took a long buggy ride. Sunday he accompanied his wife to church as usual. Monday forenoon he was around the yard at home, and partook of a hearty dinner. During the afternoon he complained of feeling poorly and later on laid down on the bed. Medical aid was called but to no purpose as he continually grew worse and gradually sank away until he fell fast asleep in death. His trouble was in the head, having suffered last winter from an abscess in his ear, and now the ailment seemed to affect his brain and he passed away apparently peacefully and unconscious of pain. He was 72 years old last April. Mr. Berry has been a resident of this city over thirty years, and during that time has beeu continuously engaged in the mercantile business. A kind hearted, generous and christian man has gone to his long home. May he rest in peace. The funeral took place at 2:30 this afternoon from the residence in west Clarinda, conducted by Rev. Dr. T. C. Smith, in the presence of many sorrowing friends. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 14, 1899

Beezley, Parley Snodderly - Mrs. David Beezley died at her home north of Yorktown last Friday, of heart trouble. She recently underwent a surgical operation from which she was recovering but her heart was in such a condition that she could not stand the reaction. She was buried at Yorktown Sunday at 4 o'clock, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Findlay. An obituary will appear later. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 24, 1903

Parley Snodderly was born in Platt county, Mo.. Jan. 10, 1848 and died Feb'y 1903, aged 55 years, 1 mon. and l0 days. She moved with her parents to Tarkio township, Page county, la., the spring of 1853 where she has since lived. She was married to David Beezley Noy. 15, 1872. Two children were born to them, both of which having died while young.

Mrs. D J. Haley, of Yorktown became their daughter through the kindness of their hearts and has found a congenial home, a tender father and mother in Mr. and Mrs. Beezley, whom she will never forget and in whose hearts she will always be kindly remembered and loved.
Mrs. Beezley leaves a bereaved husband and daughter and an aged mother, four brothers and four sisters to mourn her loss, who all reside in Page county and are well and favorably known in this locality and have the sympathy of the entire community. May he, who can comfort the heart of the sorrowing, minister to these sorrowing ones. Mrs. Beezley was kind hearted and cheerful always ready to minister to those who were in need. As she passed away she sweetly smiled and peace seemed to come into her heart. The funeral services were held by Rev. Bourne at the M. E. church Sabbath morning at 11 o'clock after which the remains were followed to the Summit cemetery by a large concourse of sorrowing friends where she was laid to rest. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 27, 1903

Bell, Floyd William
Lloyd [sic] William Bell, second son of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Bell, was born in Harlan Twp., March 18, 1916, and departed this life at his home southwest of Clarinda March 15, 1920. The cause of his death was by being struck by a swinging door. He is survived by his parents, one brother, Franklin, and one sister, Ruth. He was always a bright little fellow, ready to do what his parents asked him. to do. He had made his plans to go to school, as every child will.
"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, From which none ever wake to weep".
The funeral service was held from the home, southwest of the city, on Wednesday, at 2 p. m., Rev. J. M. Williams officiating. Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1920

Floyd William Bell, second son of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bell, was born in Harlan township, March 18, 1916; departed this life at his home southwest of Clarinda, March 15, 1920. The cause of his death was being struck by a swinging door. He is survived by his parents, one brother Franklin, and one sister Ruth. He was always a bright little fellow, ready to do what his parents asked him to. He had made his future plans to go to school as every child will. Sleep in Jesus, blessed sleep; from which none shall ever wake to weep. The funeral service was held from the home, southwest of the city, on Saturday, at 2 pm Rev. J. M. Williams of the Clarinda Methodist church, officiating. Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1920

Bell, Frank - TO ATTEND COUSIN'S FUNERAL
While The Clarinda Journal office was closed Tuesday afternoon to permit the force to attend the funeral of Frank E. Foster of the Clarinda Herald, a telegram came to the door advising Edwin C. Lane of the death of his cousin, Frank D. Bell, of Creston. Mr. Bell's death occurred Tuesday afternoon, from apoplexy. He was cashier of the Iowa State Savings bank at Creston, and was former treasurer of the Iowa State Bankers association. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon, at Creston and Mr. Lane will attend. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 1, 1920

Bennett, Matthew, Mrs - Mrs. Matthew Bennett died at Omaha on Friday, June 29. Her friends here, even her former husband, did not learn of her demise until several days afterward. Lung trouble was the cause of her death. She was buried at Omaha. Many friends here are grieved at her departure. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 10, 1900 

Word was received here last week that Mrs. M. Bennett died in Omaha June 29th, from congestion of the lungs. She was an aged lady, and well respected in this community where she resided many years. Her husband still lives here, now, but was not informed of her death even though having children up there. How they could thus forget their father in such a trying time is a matter known only to them, and surely does not show that love and respect that is due from children to an aged father under any circumstances growing out of family troubles. It is indeed an unpardonable sin. It would have cost them nothing and surely made their future pathway much brighter, as remorse of conscience and retribution will certainly come to them in their declining years. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 12, 1900

Berry, Daughter of John
Mrs. John W. Berry gave birth to a daughter last Sunday morning, but the little one did not live, and was taken to Blanchard for burial. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1901

Berry, Elmo, Mrs - Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Berry received a telegram Tuesday from their son Elmo, at Springfield, Ohio, bearing the sad news of the death of his wife from consumption. The funeral took place today, too short a time for them to reach there. Elmo's friends will regret his misfortune. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 2, 20, 1902    

Berry, Lowell Wilson
The following tribute was written by a friend of Lowell:
Lowell Wilson Berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Berry, was born Nov. 27, 1895, in Clarinda, Iowa, and died Aug. 24, 1921, in Denver, Colo.
At the age of 10 years, he united with the Methodist Episcopal church of Clarinda, and whereever he went during his college life he took his church letter, and enjoyed the privileges of a church home.
His youth was spent in Clarinda, but at the age of 17 he went to Kansas City, graduating from the Central High school in June, 1914. While a student in Kansas City, he was the teacher of a class of boys in a Sunday school.
Lowell next attended Washburn college at Topeka, Kans., taking his degree in 1920. It was during his college life that he answered his country's call to service in the World's war. As a member of the Washburn College Ambulance company, 374, he gave nineteen months of army service, ten of which were in France. At Washburn college he was a member of the Alpha Delta fraternity and also the Pi Kappa Delta, an horonary forensic fraternity.
After completing his course at Washburn, Lowell became a law student at the Chicago university. Again he united service in the church with his school work, becoming a member of the Fellowship Sunday School class of the Buena Memorial Presbyterian church, a class of 160 young men. He was also active in Y. M. C. A. work at college and university.
A short time ago Lowell went to Colorado to enjoy a brief vacation and rest. While there he was taken ill and went to Denver for an operation which ended fatally. A letter written by Lowell just before his operation to be read by his father in event of death, showed a composure of mind which comes only through Christian faith. He said:
"The doctors tell me there is a hard fight before me. If I do not make the grade it is God's will. I have no fear of death.   I have faith in Jesus Christ."
Lowell's life on earth, though brief was complete.  He chose the best this life any give in perfecting the mind and soul, and spent his time in building into his character  those ideals which last throughout Eternity.   If he had lived a thousand years no greater success could have been achieved, than to be able to say at the last: "I have no fear of death.   I have faith in Jesus Christ."
At the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Elmina Berry, and aunt, Miss Mary Berry, Saturday, Aug. 27, Rev.; A. S. Woodard, a former pastor of Lowell's, gave a fine tribute to his life and character. His words of praise and comfort will long be remembered by those who heard.
Appreciation of Lowell's  life was shown in the many beautiful floral offerings sent by friends, and in the sympathy given to those to whom his life was nearest and dearest.   Among the friends of Lowell and the family who assisted at the services were: O. M. Cook, Chas. Dunn,   Lester Milligan, Wm. F. Stipe, Thomas Edgar and I. H. Taggart.
Relatives from a distance who were present were the father, Arthur Berry, and wife of Kansas City; grandmother, Mrs. M. A. Wilson, and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Blair of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Will Berry and daughter Margaret of Texhoma, Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Parker of Topeka, Kans. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1921

Lowell Wilson Berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Berry, was born in Clarinda, Iowa, November 27, 1895 and died in Denver, Colo., August 24 1921.
At the age of ten years, he united with the Methodist Episcopal church of Clarinda and where ever he went during his college life, he took his church letter and enjoyed the privileges of a church home.
His youth was spent in Clarinda, but at the age of seventeen, he went to Kansas City, graduating from the Central High School, in June, 1914. While a student in Kansas City, he was the teacher of a class of boys in a Sunday school.
Lowell next attended Washburn College at Topeka, Kans., taking his degree in June, 1920.
It was during his college life that he answered his  country's call to serve in the World War.   As a member of the Washburn College Ambulance Company, 347, he gave nineteen months of  army service, ten of which were in France.   At Washburn College, he was a member of the Alpha Delta Fraternity and also the Pi Kappa Delta,  an honorary forensic fraternity.   After completing his course at Washburn, Lowel became a law student at Chicago University, Again, he united service in the church with his school work, becoming a member of the Fellowship   Sunday school , class of the Buena Memorial Presbyterian church, a class of 160 young men.   He was also active in Y. M. C. A. work in both college and university.    A few weeks ago, Lowell went to Colorado to enjoy a brief vacation and rest.   While there he was taken ill and went to Denver for an operation which ended fatally.    A letter Written by Lowell just before his operation to be read by his father in event of his death, showed a composure of   mind   which   comes only through Christian faith.   He said:
"The doctors tell me there is a hard fight before me.   If I do not make the grade, it is God's will. I have no fear of death.   I have faith in Jesus Christ."
Lowell's life on earth though brief in years, was complete.    He chose the best this life can give in the perfecting of mind and soul and spent his time in building into his character, those ideals which last throughout eternity.   If he had lived a thousand years, no greater success could have been achieved than to be able to say at the last, "I have no fear of death, I have faith in Jesus Christ."
At the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Elmina Berry, and aunt, Miss Mary Berry, Saturday, August 27, Rev. A. B. Woodard, a former pastor of Lowell's, gave a fine tribute to his life and character. His words of praise and comfort will long be remembered by those who heard. Appreciation of Lowells life was shown in the many beautiful floral offerings sent by friends and in the sympathy given to those to whom his life was nearest and dearest. Friends of Lowell and the family assisted at the services: O. M. Cook, Chas. Dunn, Lester Milligan, Wm. F. Stipe, Thomas Edgar and I. H. Taggart.
Relatives from a distance present were, the father, Arthur Berry and wife of Kansas City; grandmother, Mrs. M. A. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Blair of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Will Berry and daughter, Margaret, of Texhoma, Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Parker of Kansas City.
  CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1921

Bogart, Mrs. George
The many friends of George Bogart of Shenandoah will deeply sympathize with him in the death of his wife. Mrs. Bogart was a lady of superior qualities and charm who will be missed by all who knew her. The Shenandoah Sentinel-Post of Feb, 16 says: "Mrs. George Bogart died of heart failure at the home of her daughter, Mrs, A. H. Fiebach in Cleveland, Ohio, Saturday night. A brief telegram was received by Mrs. William Hood, an old friend of the family, stating the fact of her death and that the funeral would be in Cleveland Wednesday. The body will be kept in a vault there for the present and will be brought to Shenandoah later. Mrs. Bogart had been in poor health for several years but had been in usual condition up to near the time of her death. She was able to attend the regular meeting of the Monday club here week before last. On Friday she and Mr. Bogart started to Cleveland, accompanying their daughter on her return to Ohio. Mrs. Fiebach had been called here a few weeks before by the illness of Mr. Bogart who had a serious infection of one of his eyes and had to undergo several operations. Mrs. Bogart worried much over his condition and when he was able to travel they both decided to go to Ohio for the winter, leaving here a week ago. Mrs. Bogart was born in Pennslyvania and when a small girl accompanied her parents to Illinois and grew up en a farm near Neponsett. She and Mr. Bogart lived on neighboring farms and used to drive the cows home together and attended spelling schools. After their marriage they lived for a year on the farm and then moved into town where he secured a job as clerk in a grocery store and later became a partner in the business and continued there for fourteen years. They came to Shenandoah in 1881 and organized the Shenandoah National bank in 1882. He was president of the bank for thirty-three years, resigning in 1915, since which time he has devoted his time to other interests. Mrs. Fiebach is the only child living, one daughter dying in Neponsett and one in Shenandoah. Mrs. Bogart was a splendid woman in every way, beloved by a large circle of friends." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1920

Bohrer, Eliza
Eliza Bohrer was born in Morgan county, W. Va. Dec. 1, 1835, and departed this life Jan. 8, 1920, at his home in Wray, Colo., at the age of 85 years 1 month and 8 days. Mr. Bohrer had been suffering for some time before his death with kidney and heart trouble. About three years ago he, with his wife and daughter, came to Page county to make their home, locating near his sons, C. E. Bohrer of Shambaugh. He later became dissatisfied and moved back to his western home having been among the first to settle there and endure the hardships of the early pioneer days. Besides his two sons in Page county, C. E. Bohrer of Shambaugh, and Henry Bohrer of near Norwich, he leaves four daughters: Mrs. Alice Michael of Berkley Springs, W. Va.; Mrs. Sarah Miller of Oakland, W. Va.; Mrs. Laura Wilkinson of Kendallville, Ind., and Miss Bohrer, Wray Colo. He is also survived by his widow. The funeral was held Jan. 10, 1920, in Wray, Colo., interment being in the Wray, Colo., cemetery. None of his children from a distance were in attendance but C. E. Bohrer of Shambaugh. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1920

Bolton, Charley - A sad affair was that which occurred over in East River late Monday evening. Charley Bolton, the 14 year old sou of Mr. and Mrs. Thos Bolton, went out rabbit hunting with a couple other boys. They tracked some game in the snow and his two companions directed him to go one way around some timber and brush while they went the other. The two boys wandered on, seeming to have forgotten about him and finally went home about dark. On arriving there and not finding him they became alarmed, remembering they had heard a gun shot. Search was made all night and Tuesday morning his lifeless body was found. It is supposed that he had attempted to jump across a small ravine when by some means his gun discharged, the load of both barrels entering his breast. To all appearance in the snow death was almost instantaneous. It is indeed a sad affair and should be a warning to boys who have a passion for hunting. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 6, 1899

Bonser, William, Mrs - Mrs. Eugene Louden was called to Bittston, Pa., a week ago last Thursday, by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Wm. Bonser. Mrs. Bonser has heart trouble, and was quite low when Mrs Louden arrived. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 28, 1921

Boo, Marie Sophia
DIED—Marie Sophia Boo, at her home near Bethesda, Wednesday, August 21, of typhoid fever; buried at Bethesda, Friday, August 23,1901, aged twenty-six years, two months and seventeen days.  She was born in Page county, Iowa.   She leaves a mother, three sisters and five brothers to mourn their loss. The death of this amiable .young lady was very unexpected to her many friends, she having been ill only nine days.  Her funeral was exceptionally large and the services very impressive.   Rev. G. W. Taylor of Clarinda addressed the friends at the home.  The ninetieth Psalm was read by Rev. B. Modin.  A duet in English and one in Swede was sung by Misses Hilda and Anna Swanson The sermon proper was, preached at the Swedish church at Bethesda by her pastor, Rev. B. Modin, and was addressed to the living, warning them of the necessity of being ready for death.   May the God of Peace comfort the hearts of those who mourn her loss.
"Tis hard to break the tender chords,
Where love hath bound the heart. 'Tis hard, so hard to speak the words
"We must forever part " Dearest loved one we must lay thee,
In the tearful graves' embrace: But thy memory will be cherished,
'Till we see thy heavenly face.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 30, 1901

Boyle, Thomas
The passing of Tom Boyle was not unexpected nor a surprise to his many friends, as for nearly two years he has suffered almost constantly, and his suffering was intense.  Yet in all his battle, he was always patient, ever heroic, and at all times considerate or those who so faithfully and lovingly ministered to him.   Death came to him as a welcome release.   Thomas Boyle was born April 7, 1844, in County Antrim, Ireland, and died at his home in South Blanchard, Thursday, Jan. 8,1920, having attained the age of 75 years 9 months and 1 day.  At the age of two years, he came to America with. his parents, settling at   Philadelphia, Pa. In the year 1867 he came   to Page county, Iowa, and located on a farm. He was married to Mary Ann Gillespie, on the 15th day of January, 1891, and moved to Blanchard the following winter.   Mrs. Boyle departed   this life Sept. 7, 1907.
Twelve years ago, he was married to Lora Oliphant. She, with her daughter, Miss Thelma, a brother, William, of Blanchard; three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Scott of Blanchard, Mrs. Anna Louden of College Springs, and Mrs. Jennie Brown of Clarinda, survive and mourn his passing. These near relatives with a number of nieces and nephews were present at the funeral.
In early years, Mr. Boyle united with the Presbyterian church at College Springs, and lived the faith until his death. He was a man, always thorough, in his various transactions in life, and in his convictions, standing firmly for what he deemed right. Being one of the "early settlers" of this community, he gained a wide acquaintance, and will be greatly missed by scores of friends. Many floral arrangements manifested tribute to his high esteem among relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted from his home Saturday morning, by Rob Roy Hardin, assisted by Rev. Paul Coleman. Burial was in College Springs cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 15, 1920

Brand, Rosa

Rosa, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brand, died of measles and typhoid fever, Thursday, April 10, 1902, age five years, three months and eighteen days. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church and the little darling was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Gravity. She leaves to mourn her death father, mother, sister, two brothers and a host of loving friends,—Gravity Independent. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1902

Brandon, Lucy - Miss Lucy Brandon died early Tuesday morning, at the home of her mother in east Clarinda, aged 27 years, and was buried this afternoon. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1903

Brandon, Lucy - LUCY BRANDON
Lucy Brandon was born in Taylor county, Ia., January 27,1876, and died at the home of her mother in this city, February 24, 1903. She was 27 years and 29 days old and was the first in this family to pass away. She had a complication of diseases and had been sick for a number of weeks prior to her death. She leaves a mother, five sisters and three brothers. Miss Brandon was converted during the revival services conducted in this city eight years ago by Rev. Jackson at the Presbyterian church. She afterward united with the M. E. church and has been a member ever since. She was also a member of the Epworth League. Services will be held at the house in north Clarinda Thursday at 3 o'clock p. m., conducted by Rev IlgenFritz. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 24, 1903

BREESE, FRANK
Frank Breese, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Breese formerly of Clarinda died at Longmont, Colorado, Friday, Feb. 6th at the age of 39 years. The body was brought to Clarinda and taken to the Harmon Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 p. m. Mr. Breese was well known in this community and had many friends here. His death was caused by appendicitis. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 12, 1920

Frank Breese
Joseph K. Breese brought the body of his youngest son, Frank, to Clarinda for burial in the Clarinda cemetery. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Harmon Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass.
Frank Breese is the son of Mr. and Mrs.  Joseph K.  Breese. He was born in Wyandotte county, Ohio
December 17, 1880, and departed this life Friday, Februry 6, at his home in Longmont, Colo. The cause
of his death was appendicitis. He moved to Clarinda with his parents in 1884 and has since lived in this
city with the exception of the past 15 years which have been spent in Colorado. Mr. Bresses is survived
by his loving wife and two small children, Joseph, aged 22 months and Walter, aged 3 months. Be-
sides these members of his family, Mr. Breese also leaves his father and two brothers to mourn their
loss. The brothers are Edward of Denver and Flatcher of Longmont, Colo. On account of illness of the
families of Edward and Mrs. Frank Breeses, only the deceased man's father was able to attend the fun-
eral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 12, 1920

Frank Breese, formerly of Clarinda, died at Longmont, Colo., at 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 1920, just two years to the hour from the time his mother, Mrs. J. K. Breese, died in Clarinda. Frank had charge of a poultry business at Longmont. He is survived by his wife and two children, and by his father, J. K. Breese, and a brother, Fletcher Breese, at Longmont, and another brother, Ed Breese, at Denver. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Harmon Funeral Home in Clarinda. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. The remains were brought to this city by the father, J. K. Breese. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 12, 1920

Brown, Ella Hewitt - Mrs. Ella Hewitt Brown, wife of W. C. Brown, former president of the New York Central railway died at her home in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, June 2, 1921: Mrs. Brown had many Clarinda friends. She was a sister of Mrs. A F. Galloway and of C. P. Hewitt, formerly of this city. Mr. Brown formerly owned farms in the vicinity of Clarinda and is the owner of the Brown building on the southeast corner of the square. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were frequent visitors to Clarinda a number of years ago. Mrs. Brown was a member of Chapter AE, P. E. O., at the time of her death, having been initiated into the sisterhood in this chapter. The St. Joseph (Mo.) News-Press of June 4 said:
"Word was received in St. Joseph today of the death in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, of Mrs. W. C. Brown, whose husband formerly was general manager of. the Burlington lines in Missouri, with headquarters at St. Joseph, and who subsequently became president of the New York Central. Both Mr. and Mrs. Brown had a wide acquaintance in St. Joseph, where they lived for ten years.
Mrs. Brown has been an invalid for a year. In Pasadena she was attended by Dr. J. W. Heddens, also for many years a St. Joseph resident. A telegram was received by Charles R. Berry of the Chicago Great Western this morning announcing that the body will pass through St. Joseph next Tuesday night, leaving Kansas City over the Great Western at 11 o'clock. It will be taken to Mclntyre, Iowa, and from there to Lime Springs, Iowa, the home of both Mr. and and Mrs. Brown during their childhood. Lime Springs is in northeastern Iowa, where Mr. Brown owns a large stock farm to which he has given his attention since retiring from railroad life. He formerly had a large farm and a bank at Clarinda, Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown came to St. Joseph in December, 1890, from Burlington, Iowa, accompanied by A. E. Martin, agent of the consolidated railway ticket office here, as private secretary to Mr. Brown. The Brown residence was at 811 North Eighth street.
After leaving, Mr. Brown became general manager of the Burlington's Illinois lines, and removed to Chicago, and from there he went to the New York Central as president. He resigned that position several years ago.
The Browns purchased a home in Pasadena, where they had lived during the last two or three years, on account of Mrs. Brown's delicate health.
Three daughters also survive Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Frank Pierce, Chicago, and Mrs. Bertha Speed and Mrs. M. Patterson of Pasadena.
Word has been received in Clarinda that the funeral of Mrs. Brown will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at Lime Springs. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Galloway, who had started for Mt. Vernon to attend the graduation of their son, C. H. Galloway, from Cornell college, are expected to be at Lime Springs for the funeral. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 9, 1921

Brown, Ella Hewitt - FUNERAL OF MRS. W. C. BROWN TODAY IN LIME SPRINGS
Mrs. W. C. Brown passed away Friday, June 3rd, in Pasadena, California, where they have been residing, and where one of their daughters also resides. A letter from W. C. Brown to a Clarinda friend brings the information that he left last Sunday with the body for Lime Springs, Ia., expecting that the funeral be held in Lime Springs this Thursday. The start from Pasadena was especially sad because of Sunday's being their forty-seventh anniversary. Two children have been buried in Lime Springs, besides the parents both of Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Lime Springs being the town where both Mr. and Mrs. Brown spent their childhood. Mr. Brown will make his home in Lime Springs for the present. Two daughters reside in Chicago, besides the daughter in Pasadena. Mrs. Brown has one sister living, Mrs. A. F. Galloway, and one brother, C. P. Hewett. Mr. Brown and the other sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of many Clarinda friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 9, 1921

Brownlee, William H.
William H. Brownlee, brother of Mrs. Ruth Whittaker of this city, died at her home Jan. 29, 1920. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon Jan. 31, from Mrs. Whittaker's residence. The following is the obituary of the late Mr. Brownlee:
"Born in Marion County, Ohio, Jan. 23rd, 1864, with his parents he moved in 1868 to Page County, Iowa, living here on a farm, until he grew to manhood. He was married July 4th, 1894, to Mrs. Minnie Burg of Highwood, Ill., and for thirty years past has been a resident of that place. A wife and five children survive him, the names of the four sons being Elmer, Warren, Joy and Marvin, and the daughter is Mrs. W. A. Herbon of Peoria, Ill., besides one stepdaughter, Mrs. Mabel Musil also of Highwood, Ill. Two grand children are living, besides three brothers, S. C. Brownlee of Clarinda, James Brownlee of near Coin, and R. E. Brownlee of Roy, Mont., also one sister, Mrs. Ruth Whittaker of Clarinda.
Mr. Brownlee was for a time a trusted employee of the C. B. & Q. Ry. Co., as telegraph operator, being also for a time connected with the Chicago & Northwestern Ry., and worked in the machine shops in Peoria. In early manhood he accepted Christ as his Savior, and died trusting in Him." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 12, 1920

William H. Brownlee
The death of William H. Brownlee occurred Jan. 29th, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ruth Whittaker, in Clarinda, the funeral being held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, from the Whittaker residence. Relatives attending from a distance were Mrs. Minnie Brownlee and three children of Highwood, Ill., one of Mrs. Brownlee's sons not being present, Mr. and Mrs. Free of Highland Park, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Harbon and children of Peoria, Ill.
Born in Marion County, Ohio, Jan. 23rd, 1864, with his parents he moved in 1868 to Page County, Iowa, living here on a farm, until he grew to manhood. He was married July 4th, 1894, to Mrs. Minnie Burg of Highwood, Ill., and for thirty years past has been a resident of that place. A wife and five children survive him, the names of the four sons being Elmer, Warren, Joy and Marvin, and the daughter is Mrs. W. A. Herbon of Peoria, Ill., besides one step­daughter, Mrs. Mabel Musil also of Highwood, Ill. Two grand children are living, besides three brothers, S. C. Brownlee of Clarinda, James Brownlee of near Coin, and R. E. Brownlee of Roy, Mont., also one sister, Mrs. Ruth Whittaker of Clarinda.
Mr. Brownlee was for a time a trusted employee of the C. B. & Q. Ry. Co., as telegraph operator, being also for a time connected with the Chicago & Northwestern Ry., and worked in the machine shops
in Peoria. In early manhood he accepted Christ as his Savior, and died trusting in Him. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 5, 1920

Brubaker, Milton - Milton Brubaker, son of. Aaron and Elizabeth Brubaker, was born in Benson, Woodford, County, Ill., March 22, 1880, and departed this life in Braddyville, Iowa, December 16, 1920.
In 1904, he was married to Miss Bertha Minor  of Eureka, Illinois. To this union were born four children.
At the age of twelve years, he united with the church and was faithful unto his God and Father until he was called home.
He began his business life as a banker in Benson, Ill., and has continued in that profession with the exception of about six years when engaged in farming in Missouri.
He leaves to mourn his departure, a devoted wife, Bertha M., four daughter, Zona, Elizabeth, Milberta and Aleen; five sisters and two brothers, Mrs. J. E. Eckhart of Peoria, Ill., Mrs. George of Raymore,. Mo., Mrs. Geneva B. Jones and Miss Nettie Brubaker of Grinnell, Iowa. Mrs. Marion Zaikle of Peace Valley, Mo., Aaron Brubaker of Wellington, Kansas, Herman Brubaker of Rockyford, Colo., and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Braddyville, Saturday aftenoon at 3:30 conducted by Rev. G. H. Sutton after which the remains were taken to Eureka, Ill., for interment. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 23, 1920

Bryson, Mary - Mrs. H. Salsgiver received the sad news today of the death of her mother, Mrs. Mary Bryson, on last Friday morning, at Templeton, Pennsylvania, in her 93rd year. She had been a widow for about thirty years. She was a faithful and consistent member of the Baptist church for about seventy-two years. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1900

Buch, Helen Gould Pennington
Mrs. Helen Pennington Buch, wife of P. L. Buch of this city, passed away at her home Monday morning, Feb. 16, 1920, at 8:15. She had been ill for over four weeks, first with influenza and later with pneumonia. The late Mrs. Buch was born in Clarinda, Dec. 1, 1894, and had attained the age of 25 years 2 months, and 15 days. She leaves her husband; two little boys, Orville aged 7 years and Edward aged 22 months; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Pennington of Homer, Nebr.; a sister, Mrs. Veta Meads and a brother, Earl Pennington, both of Homer, Nebr., besides other relatives and many friends. The funeral was conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon, at 1:30, by the Rev. O. Neiting, pastor of the St. John's Lutheran church of this city of which she was a member. Two selections were sung by a sextette composed of Mrs. Minnie Jones, Miss Anna Rurode, Miss Emma Rurode, Miss Emma Gadke, Miss Lena Henneman, Miss Emma Henneman. Miss Wilma Otte was the pianist. Interment was in the Immanuel Lutheran cemetery in Nodaway township. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 19, 1920

Helen Gould Buch
Clarinda and community were deeply shocked and sorrowed to hear of the sudden death of Mrs. Fred Buch. Her death, Monday morning, at 8:15 o'clock, of influenza and pneumonia, came as a complete surprise to everyone. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the family residence conducted by Rev. O. Neiting, and interment was in the Immanuel Lutheran church cemetery.
Helen Gould Pennington was born December 1, 1894 in this city, and died February 16, 1920, aged 25 years. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee W. Pennington, who were Clarinda residents for many years, but are now living at Homer, Nebr. Mrs. Buch spent the most of her life in this city, with the exception of about nine years in Missouri with her parents. She was united in marriage to Fred L. Buch on January 14, 1911. To them were born three children, one of whom has passed away. The two children who remain to mourn their loss are Orville, age 6, and Edwin, aged 18 months. Besides her husband and children. Mrs. Buch is also survived by her parents, one sister and a brother. They are Mr. and Mrs. Lee W. Pennington, Mrs. Veta Meads, and Earl Pennington, all of Homer, Nebr. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 19, 1920

Buck, Sarah Elizabeth Byers -
Mrs. Buck, who died at the poor farm on Tuesday night last of heart failure, was a native of Virginia, and belonged to an old southern family. Her own name was Sarah Elizabeth Byers. She leaves a husband, now confined in the penitentiary at Ft. Madison, and one child. Mrs. Buck was of a respectable family and was a bright, intelligent young woman. She attended the service conducted by Rev. Lowry last Sabbath afternoon and in conversation with her afterwards, expressed a deep interest in the sermon. Rev. Lowry conducted the burial services yesterday morning. The interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. The funeral party was composed of a few near relatives. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 10, 1903

Buffington, Thomas - Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Hurdle were called to Villisca Saturday evening on account of the death of an old friend of the family, Mr. Thos Buffington, a well known citizen of the vicinity of Hepburn. Mr. Hurdle returned to the bank at Braddyville Monday morning but Mrs. Hurdle remained over for the funeral Monday afternoon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 29, 1903

Burley, Lew - Lew Burley died last evening from heart trouble at his home in east Clarinda. He was sitting in a chair and all at once fell to the floor dead. He was an old settler here and about 60 years old. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 4, 1902