Bracken, Mary Davidson - AGED RESIDENT DIES

Mrs. Mary Bracken, daughter of Goulman and Matilda Davidson, born Nov. 15, 1841 died April 30 at 9:40 p.m., from complications having been in ill health for some time. She was married July 16, 1857 to Mr. T. J. Bracken, and four children were born to this union: Mrs. Nancy Matilda Calicotte, Charles Marion Bracken, Wm. Newton Bracken all deceased, and Albert Sidney, living. She has seven grandchildren and five great grand children.Mrs. Bracken was born in Page county, and has lived in Clarinda for over fifty years. She has a host of friends and other relatives who mourn her loss. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 2, 1918

Mrs. Mary A. Bracken.
Mrs. Mary A. Bracken passed away Tuesday evening, April 30th, at her home in E. Chestnut street in Clarinda. She was one of our oldest native residents, having been born Nov. 15th, 1841, in Page county, which has been her residence practically all of her life of nearly seventy seven years. The funeral is being held this Thursday afternoon, May 2nd, from the Christian church, conducted by the Christian minister, Rev. Roy C. Snodgrass, the burial being in Clarinda cemetery beside the husband, T. J. Bracken, who died Dec. 10th, 1917.
Mary Davidson was the daughter of Goulman and Matilda Davidson. She was married July 16th, 1857 to the late Bracken, who was one of our early and influential citizens, their home in early life being in Buchanan township, but moving later to Clarinda, where Mr. Bracken was engaged in the mercantile business, being for many years a member of the county board of supervisors. They were both staunch members of the Christian church.
Only one son survives, Albert S. Bracken, whose home is in Kansas City, but who, with his wife, have made their home in Clarinda since their father's death, taking care of the aged mother who has just passed away.
Three other children preceded their parents to the better world, Mrs. Nacy Matilda Callicotte, Charles Morton Bracken, and William Newton Bracken. Seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren are living, among them being Clyde Callicotte of Chicago, Guy Callicotte of Kansas City, Miss Flossie Callicotte of Seattle, Miss Bessie Bracken, and the daughter Verne who is married, also Artie Bracken of Chapel, Nebr., and Pearl Bracken of Kansas City. The cause of Mrs. Bracken's death was cancer, from which she has been a sufferer for some time. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 2, 1918

Mrs. T. J. Bracken died at her home in Clarinda Tuesday, April 30, 1918, at 9:40 p.m., after a long illness. Her husband died the 10th of last December. Her maiden name was Mary Ann Davidson. She was born Nov. 15, 1841, was married to Mr. Bracken July 16, 1857. They were long residents of Page county and Clarinda. Three of their children died before their parents: Mrs. Nancy Matida Callicotte, Charles Marion Bracken and William Newton Bracken. One son, Albert Sidney Bracken, of Kansas City, Kan., survives, and was with his mother in her last days. Seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive Mrs. Bracken. The funeral takes places at 2:30 this afternoon at the Christian church. Thus passes away one of the oldest and most highly respected women of Clarinda. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 2, 1918

Another of Page county's pioneer citizens is dead. T. J. Bracken passed away Monday night at his home in Clarinda.   In the days of his good health he was a man of great activity.
Much of the time in recent years he was more or less an invalid and for considerable time before his death . was kept close at home by his irifirmities; however, he was a brave man to the last and had cheer for others. His demise is attributed to bronchial-pneumonia.   The funeral  was held Wednesday afternoon from the Christian church, conducted by Rev. J. A. McKimsy of Red Oak. At the grave in the Clarinda cemetery the Masonic burial service was given by Nodaway lodge, No. 140, Dr. T. E. Powers officiating as master by invitiation of Worshipful Master Earl Peters. E. B. Westcott served as marshal. The pallbearers were members of Nodaway lodge, No. 140, as follows: Hugh Miller, D. D. Stitt, Alex Shum, W. E. Stevens, Roy E. Harmon and C. E. McDowell.

From out of town to the funeral were the following relatives: Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Bracken and P. T. Bracken, of Kansas City, Kan.; and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bracken of Rock Port, Mo.; A. S. Bracken being the son of the deceased, and A. J. and P. T. Bracken sons of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Bracken.
The following tribute to the memory of the late Mr. Bracken is contributed by one who for many years was his friend.
"Thomas  Jefferson    Bracken was born in Bath county, Ky., Jan. 8, 1832, and died at his home in Clarinda, Dec. 10, 1917, at 7:40 p.m., aged 85 years 11 months and 2 days. When the boy Thomas was 3 years old his family moved to Putnam county, Ind., where they resided until 1840 when on the
first Monday in November they started to Fountain county, Ind. There the boy lost his best friend, his mother, when he was 13 years of age. Here the family resided until 1847 when they again moved westward to Knox county; Ill. There being no work to be had there, and owing to other conditions, Thomas J. and his brother returned to Indiana and he never lived in his father's home after this time.
The lad was now 15 years of age.
There were no free schools, and desiring an education, he worked during the summer months at 50 cents a day, saving his money to pay his tuition and buy his school books so he could attend   school   during   the winter months, when he would chore nights and mornings and work Saturdays for his hoard. He kept this up for three or four years, never receiving over 50 cents a day for his labor during the summer and always having to pay his tuition for the privilege of attending school.                                                                 ..
After this he took the required examination, secured a certificate and taught school in the same log school house where he had laid the foundation for education. He kept this up until after the winter term of 1853-54 when he had the opportunity of coming to Iowa, which he did during that summer, the trip being made by prairie schooner and to the north part of the state. That fall of 1854 he started on foot for Page county, Iowa, carrying all of his earthly possessions in saddlebags across his shoulders. He walked most of the way, coming by Des Moines, Osceola and Bedford, although none of these places made any claim as to being cities at that time.
He occasionally secured a ride, generally behind an ox team, never in an automobile, and finally landed in Buchanan township, Page county, Iowa, where he entered 240 acres of land from the United States government. Shortly after he visited Clarinda for the first time the business portion of which consisted of three buildings, one of which was a log tavern where the Odd Fellow building now stands.
During his first winter in Page county, Mr. Bracken split 13,500 rails which were used for fencing. The next fall he took teachers' examination before the county judge of Page county, securing a certificate and during the winter of 1855-56 and 1856-57 taught school in the Thompson school house in Buchanan township. When the public money was exhausted he also taught subscription school, each scholar paying so much for the term and their parents boarding the teacher turn about. He taught his last school, after he was married, in the Fruits school house, in East River township during the year 1860.
Mr. Bracken married Mary Ann Davison on July 16, 1857, and moved on to the farm that he had previously entered. He lived on this farm, worked it and did many other things required by frontier life until the year 1865 when he moved to Clarinda, where he has lived ever since. There were four children born to this family, all of whom grew to maturity, namely, Nannie M., who married J. W. Callicotte, to whom were born five children, Clyde, Guy, Vern, Flossie and Bessie, all of whom are living, Charles, Albert S., and William. All the children but Albert S. have preceded him to their long home. Albert S. has two children, Pearl and Artie, each of whom are married, and have two children. Flossie Callicotte is also married and has one child, so the widow, one child, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren are left to morn [sic] his departure.
After coming to Clarinda, Mr. Bracken was a merchant here for thirty-seven years, during that time selling every kind of merchandise sold in a country town, except millinery and drugs.
Mr. Bracken was a charter member of the Masonic chapter and of the Odd Fellows lodge, occupying every position within the gift of these societies, and representing the local lodges in the highest councils of their orders. He was regarded as authority on all matter pertaining to each order, and his wise counsel aided materially in placing the local lodges in the strong position they now occupy. He was also a member of the Page County Mutual Aid and Benevolent association and always faithful in his efforts to make it a real benefit to the residents of Clarinda and Page county. Later in life he united with the Christian church of Clarinda and gave to it the same whole-souled devotion and services that he had given to the lodges during all the time that he was a member thereof.
Mr. Bracken was public spirited, taking a keen interest in public affairs, serving the public in very many different capacities, always giving them the benefit of his strong physique, wonderful memory and great mind. Among his public activities he was assessor of Buchanan township for three terms, assessed Clarinda six times, was a member of the Clarinda school board for eleven years and a member of the city council of Clarinda for twenty years, and served as a member of the board of supervisors of Page county for   one term.   He always took a great interest in politics, was an untiring and successful worker for a friend and his opponents always knew that he was against them and doing what he could to bring about defeat.
While his time in school was limited, yet that did not spell his education, for he was a reader and traveler, digested what he read and so became to be well posted, especially upon the affairs, progress, conditions and development of our country.   During the last twenty years of his life his sight was so impaired that   he could not read and yet he managed to keep well posted on current events so that he could discuss them, intelligently with those who were actually engaged in bringing these  events  about.    Even after the outbreak of the present war he managed to keep himself informed as to the activities   on the different fronts, and manifested the keenest interest as   to   the  accomplishments along the different battle fronts.
Mr. Bracken was a man of strong chracter, energetic and forceful, generally accomplishing what he undertook. This is illustrated by his efforts to get an education under difficulties that would have discouraged the average boy of today, also, by his first school in Page county. The winter before the big boys had convinced the teacher and school board that the term was altogether too long by driving the teacher from the district before the term for which he had contracted had expired; and no one was found brave enough to attempt a school in that district again until young Bracken accepted the position for the next winter. He said he only whipped twenty-two pupils the second week, but he did it so thoroughly that after that he conld discontinue the practice. He was a man of strong conviction and always stood for his convictions with all the force of his strong physique and great intellect as the ablest men that have lived in Page county during the past sixty years will bear testimony.
Mr. Bracken had a strong body, a wonderful memory and a great mind. His strength of body is proved by his great grip on life even under the most trying conditions. His memory is testifled to by every acquaintance he had and by the fact that he gave the writer hereof every date in this article and many more from memory, and they were every one found to he correct. His mentality was proved on many a hard fought field where he met the brightest men of the state, and while he was not always successful, he never had reason to be ashamed of his efforts, and his opponents always admitted that they had met a warrior worthy of their steel.
Mr. Bracken was a loving husband and indulgent father, a staunch friend and a loyal citizen." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 13, 1917 and CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 20, 1917

T. J. Bracken Passed Away.

Another of our early residents left us on Monday, Dec. 10th, after more than eighty five useful years, 63 of them spent in Iowa. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, from his late residence, conducted by Rev. J. A. McKenzie, the Christian Minister of Bedford, the remains being laid to rest by his brother Masons of Nodaway Lodge, with their usual ceremony. Mr. Bracken has been a part of our early history in Page county and Clarinda. He was one of the first three county board members elected when the board changed from 16 to 3 members.
Next week we shall have full particulars of his life, the obituary being too lengthy to be included in this week's paper.   CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 13, 1917

Eliza Mildred Brackney, widow of the late Dr. Louis Brackney, died at her home in New Market Wednesday morning at 7:15. Mrs. Brackney is survived by a daughter, Miss Alberta Brackney who is Superintendent of the public schools in New Market. Mrs. Brackney was a member of the Rebekah Lodge at Warrensburg, Mo. The funeral services were held from the family residence Wednesday evening at 7:30 after which the body was brought to Clarinda and taken to the Harmon Funeral Home. Thursday morning it was taken to Warrensburg, Mo., where the final funeral services will be held Friday and burial made. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 10, 1917

Mrs. Eliza Mildred Brackney.
Mrs. Eliza Mildred Brackney, widow of the late Dr. Lewis Brackney, died at her home in New Market Wednesday, aged 71 years. The late Dr. Lewis Brackney practiced his profession at New Market several years ago, but moved to Warrensburg, Mo., where he died. After his death his wife and daughter returned to New Market, where the daughter, Miss Alberta Brackney, the only survivor of the family, is principal of the public schools.
Funeral services of Mrs. Brackney were held at her late residence Wednesday afternoon, and the body was then brought to Harmon funeral home in Clarinda, to be shipped to Warrensburg, Mo., where further services and, burial will take place Friday afternoon. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 10, 1917

Bradford, Mary - Mary Bradford died at the home of her brother, Mr. John Simms, in east Clarinda last Thursday, Dec. 10th, at the age of 33 years. She was born on July, 29th, 1881. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 17, 1914

John Bramble was called from Kansas City last Thursday to New Market by the death of his sister, Miss Bramble, and Friday visited former Clarinda friends. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 10, 1912

Branard, Kirt - Mr. Kirt Branard, the well known brick mason, of Hopkins, died very suddenly in his home in west Hopkins of paralysis of the heart, on Friday evening. He had been to town to deliver strawberries and turned and started out to supper when he fell dead. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 9, 1910

Henry Knott, the marshal over at Gravity who killed Ed. Brand by a blow on the head with his police club while attempting to arrest him for disorderly conduct last week, was given a trial at Bedford and set free, the act being declared accidental while in the discharge of his duty. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 1, 1913

Word comes from Gravity, Iowa, that a terrible affair occurred in that town Tuesday night. It seems the City marshall, Henry Knott, in attempting to arrest Ed. Bryan of Sharpsburg for disorderly conduct, hit him on the head with his police billy which caused his death. It is alleged Bryan came there and securing bootleg whiskey undertook to run things to suit himself. It is a sad affair. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 27, 1913

Ezra Brand who formerly operated a restaurant in this city died Sunday at his home near Sharpsburg. He was 26 years, 3 months and 3 days of age. The remains were brought to this city and the funeral held at M. E. church Tuesday Sept. 5, at 10 o'clock a.m., conducted by Rev. Wm. Stevenson. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 3, 1914

Ezra R. Brand, son of George and Sarah Brand, was born in Page county, May 31, 1885, died near Gravity, September 4, 1911, aged 26 years, 3 months and 4 days.
He was married to Sadie Le Grande December 24, 1907. United with the Methodist church in this place in December of 1907. He leaves to mourn his early departure, the wife, father and one brother.
Funeral services were held at the home of the brother in Gravity, Monday, conducted by Rev. J. S. Young, pastor of the M. E. church. The body was then brought to Clarinda and services were held Tuesday at 10 o'clock in the M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Wm. Stevenson. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 7, 1911

Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Crabb went to Gravity Friday to attend the funeral of a child of Mr. and Mrs. George Brand. Mrs. Brand is a sister of Mr Crabb. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1902

Rev. C. F. W. Brandt died Sunday at his home in Honey Creek, Iowa, from an attack of stomach trouble, aged 74 years. For many years he was the minister of the German church northwest of this city and also conducted the German school. The funeral took place yesterday at 10 o'clock, and Rev. Jebker, pastor of the German church here, went up Tuesday to conduct the services. He was accompanied by Lewis J., Benjamin and John Sunderman, Fred Baumgarten and John Wagoner. Mr. Brandt's remains were taken to Grand Rapids, Mich., for burial, the former home of Mrs. Brandt. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 2, 1913

Mrs. Ferdinand Goecker's mother was buried at Dudleytown, Ind., Saturday. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 11, 1915

Mrs. Mabel Bree died April 3 at her home in Ottumwa, Iowa, at the age of thirty years.   She was a poor widow lady with three children, aged 4, 7 and 9 years.   She was the daughter of Jacob T. Sly of this  city who had been providing for the family.   Being in moderate financial circumstances himself the  citizens of Clarinda raised a purse of nearly $100 to help him defray the funeral expenses.   Mr. Sly now desires   to return his sincere thanks to one and all who rendered him  assistance in his hour of dire bereavement. Mrs. Bree was buried the following Sunday at Ottumwa, and Mr. Sly returned home last week with the three orphan children and will probably place them in an orphans' home ere long where they may receive proper care and rearing.   It is indeed a sad situation. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1915

Mrs. J. K Breese died at her home in this city Sunday morning, Jan. 6 1918. Her passing brought much sorrow to her relatives and friends, as well as to many neighbors and acquaintances to whom she had been most kind and helpful in hours of sickness and trouble. Mrs. Breese had a love for flowers to a very marked degree. She always had a beautiful exhibit at the Clarinda fair, and her yard in summer and home in the winter were notable because of her plants and flowers. The later years of her life, particularly, she spent much time working among them. She was very generous in giving them away. Mrs. Breese's funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:30, at the family residence on North Eleventh street, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass, pastor of the Christian church. The pall bearers were as follows: George Annan, Will Annan, G. W. Miller, Frank Fox, George Robinson and Will McKinnon. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery The obituary printed below was given to The Democrat for publication.
Kate Alta Morris was born in Crawford County, O., April 15, 1852. She was the eldest daughter of John
and Catherine Morris. When she was but a small child her parents with three little daughters came to Page
county, Iowa, and settled on a farm near Clarinda, where they passed through the hardships of pioneer life.
Later they moved to Jackson county, Wisconsin. There she was married to J. K. Breese in 1870. To them
were born three sons, Ed, Fletcher and Frank Breese all of whom grew to manhood and are now residing in Clarinda. Mr. and Mrs. Breese came to Clarinda in 1885, where they have since made their home, About a year ago Mrs. Breese's health began to fail and all that loving hearts and willing hands could do was surely done for her but God knows best and He look her from her pain and suffering on the morning of Jan. 6, 1918, at the age of 65 years 8 months and 21 days, The past few weeks she was a great sufferer but was patient and resigned, only saying at times that she was weary. She leaves to mourn her death, husband, three sons, and one grandson, her parents and two sisters having passed on several years ago, Mrs. Breese was a kind hearted and sympathetic friend and neighbor. Many a sick room has been made brighter and more cheerful by her help and kindness. She has many kind friends to whom she has ministered in times of sickness and trouble. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 17, 1918

Mrs. J. K. Breese passed to the better land on the Sabbath Day, Jan. 6th, at the age of more than 65 years. The remains were laid to rest in Clarinda cemetery, the service being conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. Her husband and three sons survive to mourn her loss. The obituary will appear in next week's issue. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 10, 1918

Mrs. J. K. Breese died at her home in this city Sunday morning, Jan. 6, 1918. Her passing brought much sorrow to her relatives and friends, as well as to many neighbors and acquaintances to whom she had been most kind and helpful in hours of sickness and trouble. Mrs. Breese had a love for flowers to a very marked degree. She always had a beautiful exhibit at the Clarinda fair, and her yard in summer and home in the winter were notable because of her plants and flowers. The later years of her life, particularly, she spent much time working among them. She was very generous in giving them away. Mrs. Breese's funeral was hold Monday afternoon, at 2:30, at the family residence on North Eleventh street, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass, pastor of the Christian church. The pall bearers were as follows : George Annan, Will Annan, G. W. Miller, Frank Fox, George Robinson and Will McKinnon. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. The obituary, printed below has been given to The Journal for publication.
Kate Alta Morris was born in Crawford County, O., April 15, 1852. She was the eldest daughter of John and Catherine Morris. When she was but a small child her parents with three little daughters came to Page county, Iowa, and settled on a farm near Clarinda, where they passed through the hardships of pioneer life. Later they moved to Jackson county, Wisconsin. There she was married to J. K. Breese in 1870. To them were born three sons, Ed, Fletcher and Frank Breese all of whom grew to manhood and are now residing in Clarinda. Mr. and Mrs. Breese came to Clarinda in 1885, where they have since made their home. About a year ago Mrs. Breese's health began to fail and all that loving hearts and willing hearts could do was surely done for her but God knows best and He took her from her pain and suffering on the morning of Jan. 6, 1918, at the age of 65 years 8 months and 21 days. The past few weeks she was a great sufferer but was patient and resigned, only saying at times that she was so weary. She leaves to mourn her death, husband, three sons, and one grandson, her parents and two sisters having passed on several years ago. Mrs. Breese was a kind hearted and sympathetic friend and neighbor. Many a sick room has been made brighter and more cheerful by her help and kindness. She has many kind friends to whom she has ministered in times of sickness and trouble. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 10, 1918 and CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 17, 1918

Jesse Wilson Brewer, resident of Page county twenty-nine years, departed this life Sunday evening, June 15, at 7:30 o'clock. He has been in poor health all winter and spring though only confined to his bed about two weeks. He was born Oct. 9, 1840, in Washington county, Indiana, and moved from Carrol county, Ill., to Page county, Ia., in June, 1869. He was married to Miss Laura Westfall, who beside two children, Austin Brewer and Mrs. Will Marhain, mourn his departure. Mr. Brewer has lived on the farm which he died since coming to Page county with the exception of two years they moved to Shenandoah, but not liking the city they came back to the farm. He was a member of the church in Shenandoah and at the time of death, age 75 years, 8 months and 9 days. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 22, 1916

Blanchard.-Oct. 24—J. C. Brewrink passed away Saturday morning about 1 o'clock, after a few weeks' illness, gradually growing weaker until death came. Funeral services were held at the home, Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. H. C. Parker, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was laid to rest in the Blanchard cemetery. He was seventy-seven years and five months old. He leaves a wife, one daughter, Mrs. R. E. Miller, two sons, Leslie Brewrink, of Idaho Falls, Ida., and Roy Brewrink of Greenfield, Ia., besides other relatives and many friends to mourn their loss. He has lived in and near Blanchard the past thirty years and was a good, honest Christian man, well liked by everyone who knew him. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church, where he will be greatly missed, as he was always at church unless there was some unavoidable reason. The flowers were many and very beautiful. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 25, 1917

Mrs. Bessie Briggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Harper of Shenandoah, died Friday morning, Oct. 10, 1919, at Emanuel hospital in Omaha, following a surgical operation. She was born in College Springs, was 35 years of age at the time of her death; was married to John Briggs in 1907. Two daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Briggs, Nina, age 4 years, and Irene, 9 months old. The deceased had served for years as the financier in the society of the Knights and Ladies of Security. Her funeral was to be held in Shenandoah. The father of the deceased is connected with the Shenandoah World. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 16, 1919

Mrs. Sarah Briggs daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Aber, was born on a farm near Ithaca, Thompkins county, N. Y., May 5th, 1828. Died August 15th, 1915, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. P. Morris in this city. She was 87 years, 3 months and ten days old at time of death. She united with the Presbyterian church in Ludlowville, N. Y., 1851 and has always been a faithful worker in the church. In 1851 she was united in marriage to Lauran Briggs, in Waukegan, Ill. One child was born to this union, Mrs. C. F. Morris of this city. They came west to Iowa in 1877 moving onto a farm near Essex, where they lived for three years moving from there to Clarinda which has been their home since. Mr. Briggs died in 1897. From that time she has made her home with her daughter. On coming to Clarinda she united with the Presbyterian church in this city by letter and at time of her death was the oldest living member of that church. The funeral was held at the home on Aug. 17th, conducted by Rev. Abram S. Woodard, pastor of the Methodist church of this city. Dr. Wilson, pastor of the Presbyterian church being absent from the city. Interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 19, 1915

A terrible shooting affair took place over at Shenandoah Tuesday night, when Harry L. Bright shot Esther Cook and then turning the revolver on himself, inflicted a mortal wound. He died yesterday morning, but the girl still survived yesterday noon. Mr. Bright was about 24 years of age and Miss Cook about 14 years of age. It seems the two had been keeping company occasionally for the past few months, against the wishes of Miss Cook's parents. It is alleged that Sept. 22, Bright and his sister, Ethel Bright, enticed Miss Cook to go to Omaha with them, and the arrangement was also for Mont. Bright, a brother, and Miss Ruth Ingraham were to go also, and from there to Colorado where all four were to get married. There seems to have been no understanding as to whom they were to marry. But when at the depot Miss Ingraham back out and Harley Bright and bis sister, Ethel, and Miss Cook took the train. At Omaha they remained over night at a hotel, visited a sister, Mrs. Freize, and then Miss Cook decided to return home, Her parents knew nothing of the affair at the time. However, Bright and his sister were arrested, and at the trial, bound over to the district court, both giving bonds for their appearance. It is indeed a terrible affair and well exemplifies the waywardness of young people and how easy it is to blast a life or lives that might have been useful in the world. It stands well in hand for parents to guard closely the footsteps of children while under their control from infancy and keep them from the hurley burley of the streets and its fascinations. "There is no place like home, be it ever so humble.'' But this matter has been settled outside of the courts and broken hearts are left to linger in grief. Let young people take warning. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 15, 1908

Brigman, Thomas - Mr. Thomas Brigman, an iron worker, formerly of St. Joseph, Mo., was killed at Light Plant yesterday afternoon at 1:15.    The direct cause of the accident was Mr. Brigman's allowing a piece of sheet iron which he was handling to come in contact with an electric wire  charged with a current of high voltage. The accident occurred while Mr Brigman was at work in the transformer room of the Light Company.
The victim was in the employ of the Des Moines Bridge & Iron Works Company, which company had the contract to build a steel partition which was to form the south wall of a room along the north side of the boiler room and directly over boilers. This room was being constructed and used as a place for transformers and lightning arrestors."
It should be said in connection with the above that Mr. Brigman was a poor man 24 years of age stout and robust and a gentlemanly appearing young man. He had been in the city but a short time and being a practical steel worker secured a position last week with the Des Moines contractors engaged.here. It is said the sheet iron Brigman was handling came in contact with a wire carrying an electric current of 13000 volts. If there is no law requiring such wire to be covered for protection, one should be enacted, surely. He leaves a wife who is dangerously ill; was taken to the Killingsworth hospital last evening, unaware of her loss of a husband. Her mother is with her and she also has a sister, Mrs. Hockenbeery, whose husband is an employee at the Clarinda State Hospital. His tragic and untimely death casts a gloom over the community and deep sympathy goes out to his widowed companion. He was a member of the Iron and Steel Workers' Union of St Joseph and a telegram was received last evening to properly care for the body and embalm it for several days keeping. Relatives are expected today. A coroner's inquest was begun this forenoon. It is not known at this writing what disposition will be made of the remains. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 2, 1913

William Brock of near Bedford died Friday, March 3, 1916. He was past 50 years of age.   He married Mrs. Isaac Curren. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fuller of Braddyville. She survives, and also surviving are two children, Ruth and Leland. The funeral was held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Methodist church at Bedford, preached by the pastor of that church, Rev. J. W. Goodsell. Four automobiles went from Shambaugh, taking the following people to the funeral : Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hill, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Denney, David McLarnon, W. R. Hill, Mrs. M. Long, Mrs. Jennie Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Calhoon, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hamm, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Richardson, Dale Weaver and Alfred Parker. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 6, 1916

After three months of the most severe but patient suffering, Clarence Brokaw passed away last Saturday evening at his home on West State St. this city.
The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brokaw and was born northwest of Clarinda Jan. 28, 1889. Had he lived until next Sunday he would have been twenty-eight years of age. For a young person, scarcely started in life, to be thus suddenly cut off from its activities, while others, whose days of usefulness are past still remain with us, is logic too deep for the mind of man to understand. But God "Knoweth all things" and "doeth all things well."
Clarence had spent his entire life time in the country, northwest of this city, except for the last few weeks when he was brought to town in the hope that a change might benefit him.
He received his education at the Spring Hill school, in the district in which he had always lived
Five years ago, Jan. 1, he was married to Miss Anna Baetke of this cty and they went to housekeepng on a farm a short distance east of the farm on which he grew up. Two sons, Ralph, aged four, and Raymond aged two, were born to them and now, with their mother, survive him. The illness of the deceased was due to Brights Disease and dated back a year and a half. When the young man and his relatives found out the cause of his ill health, it was then late to try to arrest the progress of the disease. Under treatment, however, his health improved and hopes were entertained for his complete recovery, when, some months ago, he was seized with an attack of scarlet fever and from that time on he grew steadily worse. For weeks before his death, he had not lain down to rest and was in almost constant suffering. His wife and parents and friends and neighbors did everything possible to relieve him but with little success. It is truly marvelous how the strength which was given him was sufficient to tide him through those last terrible weeks. But through it all he was patient and cheerful.
The funeral services over Mr. Browkaw's remains took place Tuesday afternoon, Jan 23 at 1:30 o'clock from the Methodist church, his pastor Rev. A. S. Woodard, preaching the sermon. Members of the I. O. O. F. lodge acted as pall bearers, the lodge having charge of a part of the funeral exercises. Interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery.
Sympathy is extended the relatives by the entire community. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 25, 1917 and CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 25, 1917

The funeral services for Clarence V. Brokaw, who died in Clarinda, Saturday,. Jan. 20, 1917, were held at the Methodist Episcopal church, Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 23, 1917, at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. A. S. Woodard, pastor of that church. Music was furnished by a mixed quartet Miss Amye Clark, Mrs. G. H. Lain, G. H. Lain and C. D. Keeran. The interment was, in the Clarinda cemetery. The deceased was a member of Olive camp, No. 17, W. O. W., and of Clarinda lodge No. 109, I. O. O. F. Nearly one hundred Odd Fellows attended the funeral services in a body, and went to the cemetery, where the ritualistic services of that lodge were conducted in an excellent manner, the Rev R C Snodgrass acting as noble grand, and John D. Jones as chaplain. The deceased, who was the only child of Mr and Mrs. Frank Brokaw, was born near Clarinda, Jan. 27, 1889, and was 27 years 11 months and 24 days of age at the time of his death. He grew to manhood on the farm two and one-half miles northwest of Clarinda and received his education in the rural schools. He was united in marriage to Miss Anna Baetke, Jan. 1, 1912 To this union were born two children, Ralph, aged four, and Raymond, aged two. The deceased was a member of the Iowa National guard for three years. He was converted during the Oscar Lowry meetings, during the winter of 1916, and united with the Methodist Episcopal church of Clarinda. He was known as a man of clean habits and had a genial way about him which made him friends wherever he went. His parents, his wife and children and a large number of other relatives and many friends mourn his loss from their midst. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 25, 1917

George  Brokaw was born in Harrison county, Ohio, December 5th, 1833, where he grew to manhood, then going   to   Crawford county, Ohio.   He was united in marriage in this county to   Mary  Ann Burwell, December 17th, 1857, where they resided until 1865. They came to Cedar county, Iowa, where they lived one year and them one year in Linn county, then   came   to Page county, where they lived five years. They then moved back to Harrison county, Ohio, where they resided for nine years.   They then came back to Page county,   where they resided the    remainder    of their lives.   Mr. Brokaw   died near Clarinda, November 12th, 1910.
He is survived by his adopted son Frank, with whom he made his home since the death of his wife, and one brother and three sisters, all living in Ohio.

The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, from the Frank Brokaw home northwest of this city, conducted by Rev. Steveenon, of the M. E. church, and interment was made in the local cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 17, 1910

Geo Brokaw died Saturday, Nov. 12 at his home west of the city,  after a lingering illness from a complication of diseases.   His age was 76 years, 11 month and 7 days.  Mr. Brokaw was a native of Ohio and came to Page county in the early '70s.   A good man has passed away.  The funeral took place Sunday at 2 p. m. from the home conducted by Rev.  Stevenson, and interment in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 17, 1910

Brokaw, Mary Ann Burwell - Mary Ann Burwell, daughter of William and Nancy Burwell, was born September 25th, 1832 in Crawford county, Ohio. She was married to Geo. Brokaw December 17, 1857 in Crawford county, Ohio, where they continued to reside eight years after their marriage. In 1865 they came to Iowa and staid here seven years, five of which were spent in Page county on the present Brokaw farm. At the end of this time however, they returned to Ohio and remained there nine years. Again returning to Page county in 1881 they have made this their home ever since. Mrs. Brokaw was a faithful member of the Methodist church, but because of ill health was unable to attend services, or in fact to leave her home at all for many years. About one month ago she had a fall and from its effects she passed away to her reward, April 17, 1909 at 4:45 p. m., aged 76 years, 6 months and 22 days. She is survived by her adopted son Frank, her brother, Joseph Burwell of near Clarinda and her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Warden, of Wisconsin. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Abel at the home Monday afternoon and the body was laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1909

Mary Ann Burwell, daughter of William and Nancy Burwell, was born in Crawford county Ohio, Sept.  25. 1832, and died Saturday, April 17, 1909, at 4:45 pm;, at the home of her adopted son, Frank Brokaw, west of this city, aged 76 years, 6 months and 22 days. Dec. 17, 1857, she was married to Geo. Brokaw in Crawford county, and forty four years ago they removed to Iowa. After seven years residence in the state, five of which were spent in Page county, they returned  to Ohio, and nine years afterward returned again to this county, which had since been her home. In early life she joined the United Brethren church, and afterwards allied herself with the M. E. church and was always a consistent member.   She had been in poor health for several years, but the immediate cause of her death was the result of a fall she received about a month ago.   Besides rearing an adopted son, Frank Brokaw, she was the mother of two children, Joseph Burwell of Clarinda, and Elizabeth Warden of Wisconsin.    The funeral was held Monday from the home, conducted by Rev. Abel, and interment in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1909

Broodle, Ewell - Ewell Broodle, owner of a garage at Clearmont. Mo., met instant death, Friday morning, when his car turned over following a blowout, and a rod from the car pierced his brain.   He was returning from Pickering, Mo., where, he was taking Forest Hobert, principal of the Pickering schools,  who  had been  called to Clearmont by the death of his brother-in- law, Wood Forcade. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 26, 1917

Mr. Thos. K. Brooks died Saturday afternoon at his home in north Clarinda, following a short period of illness from typhoid fever, aged 66 years, 2 montha and 11 days. Mr. Brooks was a native of England, being born in Worcestershire. About seven years ago he came to this city and had since been foreman of the bridge crew for the Burlington Railroad Co. He was a man highly respected by acquaintances. The funeral took place Sunday from the home at 14th and Lincoln streets, at 3:30 p. m., and the remains taken to Corning, Mo., for interment in Mt. Hope cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 12, 1912

Mr. Thomas Karn Brooks was born in Worcestershire, England, July 26th, 1868, and died at his home in Clarinda September 7th, 1912, aged 44 years, 1 month and 14.days.
Mr. Brooks came to America in 1885, and was married first in 1886. To this union two children were born—Mrs. Inda Wasmer, of Kansas City, and Earl Brooks, of Clarinda.
Mr. Brooks' second marriage was to Emma Gridner, of St. Joe, Mo., Sept. 19th, 1897, who after two years of sickness passed away. On July 22d, 1901, he was married to Mrs. Nettie Allen, of Corning, Mo., where he made his home for some time before moving with his family to Clarinda, Iowa in November, 1905. With the exception of one year he has made Clarinda his home since moving here in 1905. He was in the employ of the C. B. & Q. R. R for twenty-five years, acting as bridge and building foreman and bridge inspector.
When he took sick he was making arrangements to move to Springfield, Ill., where he had accepted a position as superintendent of the bridge and building department.
Mr. Brooks united with the Church of God in England when seventeen years of age. He was also a member of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen, the Woodmen of the World, the Modern Woodmen of America, and the Royal Neighbors.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Clarence M. Eppard at the home in Clarinda on Sunday, Sept 8th, and at Corning, Mo., Sept. 9th, 1912. Burial at Mt. Hope cemetery, Corning [Mo.] CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 12, 1912

In The Journal of a recent date was mentioned the death, March, 8, 1916, of Mrs. Broughton, mother of Mrs. L. M. Enfield of Clarinda. Mrs. Broughton in the later years of her life spent considerable time in Clarinda with her daughter in this city, and while here by reason of her estimable qualities endeared herself to those who had the good fortune to meet her. Mrs. Enfield was with her mother at Brodhead, Wis., for several months before Mrs. Broughton's death. The Brodhead News of March 30 said of Mrs. Broughton: 
Amanda Griffin was born in the month of March, 1920 [sic, 1820], at Hoosic, Rensselaer county, N. Y. In the late thirties she was united in marriage with John Broughton, and they traveled life's journey together for nearly sixty years. A notable part of that long journey was their trip by canal and lake to Milwaukee in 1841. After one year they moved to Albany. After her husband's death she made her home with her children. She was a great lover of home generous and very considerate of others, remarkably industrious, the very embodiment of neatness. A Christian mother has responded to the call of God and thereby enriched the citizenship of heaven. She lived to a full age and fulfilled the prophecy:
"Thou shall come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn Cometh in his season."
"So mayest thou live, till, like ripe fruits, thou drop into thy mother's lap; or with ease gathered, not harshly plucked; for death mature.—Milton.
Surely her's was an "old age, serene and bright." Her latter days embodied a storehouse of all that had gone before, with the latest and ripened fruit added. She studied the successive lessons of life and met the last with reverence and thankfulness. It was a pleasure to converse with her. She clung more and more to her friends and kindred, and became a center round which gathered the tenderest deference and affection.
She is survived by a brother, Joshua, of New York state, three daughters, Mrs. Enfield of Clarinda, Ia., and Mesdames Reed and Graham of Janesville, two sons, John and Albert of Brodhead, and by grandchildren and friends who mourn because of her departure, but who will rejoice because she has been reunited to her husband, her sister, Sarah, three sons, William, Russell and Eugene and many others whom she has met at the gathering place of the clans. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, saith the spirit, for they rest from their labors and their works do follow them."
The funeral services were held at the home of Albert Broughton on Wednesday afternoon last at half after twelve o'clock conducted by Rev. Mr. Mawhew of Stoughton, whose address is given below, assisted by Rev. Walter Trench Scott, who spoke as is given in the preceding.paragraphs.
Scripture lesson, Psalm 90, Job xxxii, "Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom." A man's testimony is not limited to written or spoken words. The real intent of words is often determined by the conduct. The habitual conduct of a life­time speaks volumes to the world above us. The power of life itself excels all human expression. The world asks, "Does the life agree with the profession?" In answer to this we I may quote the text.
Days should speak because of multitude experiences of a long life. The young often magnify the minor details of life.   The true, perspective comes with years of intelligent observation.    To one in a ravine the world may seem narrow, indeed. The extent and contour of the landscape can only be observed from a height. In like manner, the one who has spent many years on the journey of life may obtain an enlarged view of life. Thus, the life of our departed sister was filled with a multitude of marvelous experiences.   She was born during the third year of President Monroe's administration.   When she was but five years of age the Erie canal   and National Highway were completed.   At six the great Washingtonian society was started.   At eight the Baltimore and Ohio railroad   was   begun,   to   be completed two years later. When she was twenty-one years of age she came by boat to Racine and the following year arrived in Green county which was to be her permanent home.   Many wonders crossed the range of her vision, She witnessed the invention, and perfection, of the Morse telegraph, the discovery of gold in California, the complete development of steam navigation, and other   inventions.     She passed through practically the entire period of slavery.   She witnessed the period of discussion, and reconstruction preceding and following the Civil war.  Many and great changes in agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and communication took place during this period of periods in the world's history.   Such a life, because of its many and varied   experiences could speak a message well worthy of the: attention of the wisest of the younger generation.
A long life dominated by higher purposes should speak to us words of helpfulness. Meanness and narrowness lead to the baser passions, which are destructive to the vital forces. Hope is inspired by an upright purpose controlling life's activities. Unselfish service brings peace to the human soul. The experiences of advancing years mellow the life and brings out the best that is in the individual. Thus is nobility of character magnified with the passing of time. High ideals, nnobality [?] of purpose, and unselfish service were characteristic of the one whose passing we mourn today and undoubtedly contributed to her length of days.
. So we contemplate the magnificent character and many years of our departed friend, those of us who best knew her may gain much of comfort and help in meeting the problems and enduring the sorrows of life. Truly it may be said of her, "Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom."

Owing to the inclement weather interment was postponed until Thursday. Interment was at Albany. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 13, 1916

Brown, Andrew Burns - Mr. A. B. Brown died at the family home on  East Main street, Sunday evening, March 7, at the advanced age of 79 years, 8 months and 25 days. Mr. Brown was  born in Ohio, his father, Mr. M. Brown, being a native of Ireland.   For many years Mr. Brown had been a resident of this city and proved himself a worthy citizen.   He served his country well in the civil war and was an honored member of Warren Post No.   11.   The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from the home, couducted by Rev. A. S. Woodard, pastor of the M. E. church, and interment in the city cemetery. Members of the G. A. R. Post attended in a body and also acted as pall bearers. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 11, 1915

ANOTHER G. A. R. VETERAN PASSES TO REWARD

Another procession of grand army comrades marching down east Main street on Tuesday afternoon, and on Memorial Day there will be one more flag marking the grave of a veteran who fifty years ago was mustered out from the service of his country. This time it is comrade Andrew Brown who for many years has lived content in his home cor. 9th and Main Sts., but who for several months has been an invalid at .home, and on Sunday evening at 6:15 received his final discharge papers from life's warfare.
Andrew Burns Brown was born in Gurnsey Go., Ohio, June l.th, 1835, and died in Clarinda March 7th, 1915, aged 79 yrs. 8 mos, and 25 days. Andrew came to Pottowattamie Co., Ia., in 1856; and was married to Mary L. Riley on June 30th, 1858. He enlisted in Co. C. 13th, Iowa Infantry Nov. 5th, 1864 and served to the send of the war. He came to Clarinda 40 years ago and for several years was in the employ of the city in the capacity of town marshal and street commissioner. He leaves a wife and six children all of whom were present at his funeral, excepting Roy Brown who is deceased. The children are, Normal Brown, Laura May Bradshaw, Lydia Loretta Berringer, Edith Lidd and Belmont Brown. He leaves also a brother and sister, William Brown, .and Mrs. H. M. Fields, both of Pacific Junction, and five [grandchildren?]. There are twelve grandchildren.
Brother Brown was a kind and loving husband and father, was a good Christian and for many years a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Clarinda. He very often expressed himself ready to go whenever the summons should come. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 11, 1915

Brown, Carl Erroll - Carl Enroll Brown was born in Batavia, Iowa, July 19,1888, and died at his home in North Ft Worth, Texas, December 23, 1912, aged 24 years, 5 months and 4 days. He united with the M. E. church of this city, at the age of nineteen.
On September 30, 1908, he was married to Miss Margaret Hornsby, of Ft. Worth, Texas.    To this union were born two sons, Kyle Edward,   who   died   in infancy, and Charles Erroll.   He leaves a wife, one son,,   a father   and mother, Mr. and   Mrs.   C.   E. Brown, two brothers, Max and Gordon, and one sister, Bernice, besides other relatives and friends. The deceased  began his education in Ottumwa, Iowa, where his parents had moved   from Batavia. He moved to   Clarinda   with his parents in 1898, where he attended the public school until about seven years ago, when he went to Des Moines and   took a   two year course in electrical engineering at Highland Park College.   Five years ago he went to Ft. Worth, Texas, where he secured a position as electrician at Armour & Sons. Carl's health began to fail about two years ago, and on January of last year he went to the Woodman Sanitarium at Colorado Springs, remaining there until last September, when be returned to the home of his father   in   this city.   He and his wife and baby left for their home in Texas   about   December 16th, where Carl passed away a few days after reaching home.
Carl had many   friends in this city who sympathize with the bereaved family.
The   family  desire   to express their   gratefulness   to   the many friends who showed them kindness
and   sympathy   in   their bereavement.   CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 9, 1913                 

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brown received word Monday night of the death of their son Carl, at Ft. Worth, Texas. Mr Brown, with his wife and baby, had left for home just the preceding Tuesday, and he was thought then to be much improved in health, so his death came as a shock to the relative and friends here. Mr, and Mrs. Brown left yesurday morning for Ft. Worth where the funeral will be held.     CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 26, 1912

Brown, Carl's CHILD - The eight months' old child of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brown, died at their home at Ft. Worth, Texas, last Friday, of smallpox, and was buried the same evening at eight o'clock. Mrs. Brown has been very ill with the same disease for several days but is some better this week. Carl is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown, of this city, and will have the sympathy of his many friends in this his bereavement. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 24, 1910

Brown, Clifford - Clifford, son of Mr. and Mrs, Ed Brown died Thursday noon from pneumonia.   He had been sick only a few days and became very ill from the first.   He was only 13 years old and had three older brothers of whom one is with the army over seas. The funeral was conducted at the house Friday afternoon by Rev. Harvey and the body taken to Kansas for burial the following morning.   The family have .the sympathy of   many   friends. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 12, 1918

Elizabeth L. Long, was born in Wain county, Ohio, Oct. 7th, 1829, and departed this life, after an illness of two months, from her home in Shambaugh, Iowa, March 11, 1917, age 87 years, 5 months and 4 days. She grew to womanhood in Ohio, and was married to Sylvester Spangler, Jan 20th, 1848, who departed this life Sept. 25, 1855. After living a widow for seven years she married E. A. Brown of Decater, Ind., Jan. 1st, 1862, who departed this life July, 12, 1912. She is also preceded in death by five children all grown to manhood and woman hood.
She is survived by five of her own children, three step children, twenty four grand children and thirty-nine great grand children. The surviving children are as follows, Mrs Jennie Hamm, D. W. Brown, Mr. Edd Brown, and Mrs. A. E. Westerpher, Mr. J. S. Spangler of Shambaugh, Mrs Mollie Hamm of Filer, Idaho, Mrs. Delia Thorn of Clarinda, and Mr. C. O. Brown of Omaha, Nebr.
Mrs. Brown is one of the old time settlers of this part of the state, having moved here from Decater county, Ind., in the spring of 1862, to Page county and has lived in this immediate vicinity ever since.
She was of a strong personality, and will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends, besides the loved ones already mentioned. Mrs Brown passed from this earth to her heavenly home without a struggle. Early Sunday morning her daughter, Mrs. Westerpher on hearing a slight noise in her room, hastened to her bedside, only to find that she was not, for an angel had borne the whitened soul out beyond this vale of tears to the home prepared for all that is pure and true.
She was converted and joined the United Brethren church, later joining the Free Methodist, and for thirty years has lived to honor the name of the church she bore.
Funeral service was conducted from the church of God, Tuesday morning, March 13th, by her pastor Rev. G. B. Chase, assisted by Rev Jacob Hygema, and J. A. Nayle. Interment was made in the Butler cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 15, 1917

After having lived in Page county, Iowa, for about fifty-five years and having attained the age of 87 years 5 months and 4 days. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Westapher, in Shambaugh, Sunday, March 11, 1917. She had a great many friends who esteemed her for goodness, and was so excellent a lady that she was called "Grandma Brown" by a large circle of those who knew her but were not related to her. Mrs. Brown's maiden name was Long. She was born in Wayne county, O., Oct. 7, 1829. She grew to womanhood in Ohio. There she was married, Jan. 20, 1848, to Sylvester Spangler, who died Sept. 25, 1855. After living a widow for seven years she married E. A. Brown, Jan. 1, 1862, at Decatur, Ind. In the spring of that year Mr. and Mrs. Brown came to Page county. Mr. Brown passed away in the Shambaugh vicinity, July 26, 1912. Also preceded in death by five children, all grown to manhood and womanhood, she is survived by five of her own children, three stepchildren, twenty-four grandchildren and thirty-nine great-grandchildren. The surviving children are J. S. Spangler, Mrs. Jennie Hamm, Mrs. Leone Westapher, D. W. Brown and Ed Brown of Shambaugh, Mrs. Dilla Thorn of Clarinda, C. O. Brown of Omaha, Nebr., and Mrs. Mollie Hamm of Filer, Ida. Mrs. Brown's funeral service was conducted from the Church of God in Shambaugh, Tuesday, March 13, conducted by her pastor, Rev. G. B. Chase, assisted by Reverends Jacob Hygema and J. A. Nayle. Interment was in the Butler cemetery near Shambaugh. Six grandsons of Mrs. Brown acted as her. pallbearers: Dale Hamm, Paul Hamm, Charles Spangler, Earl Westapher, Dale Thorn and Ralph Thorn. A friend, referring to Mrs. Brown and her death, has said: "She was a woman of strong personality, and will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends. 'Grandma' Brown passed from this world to her home above without a struggle. On Sunday morning Mrs. Westapher on hearing an unusual noise in her room hastened to her bedside and found that she was not, for an angel had come and carried her away to that home in Heaven that God has prepared for all who are faithful and true. She was converted and joined the United Brethren church when but a child, later united with the Free Methodist church, where for thirty-five years she lived to honor the church whose name she bore. " 'Sleep on, O soul with peaceful sleep From which none ever wake to weep; You've earned this long much needed rest,
Sleep  on,   sleep   on,   O   loved and blessed.'" CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 15, 1917

ELIZABETH L. BROWN
Mrs. Elizabeth L. Brown, mother of Mrs. George Thorn of this city, died at her home in Shambaugh, Sunday, March 11, 1917, as the result of lagrippe and complications. She had been ill about two months.
Mrs. Brown was a native of Ohio, having been born there Oct. 7, 1829 and was, therefore, 87 years, 5 months, and 4 days old at her death
Mrs. Brown is survived by several children. The funeral was held at the Church of God in Shambaugh, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Chase, pastor of the Free Methodist church. Interment was at the Butler cemetery south of Shambaugh. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 15, 1917

Brown, Hellen Marguerite - HELLEN   MARGUERITE BROWN
Hellen Marguerite, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Blown passed away at the. home of its parents on E. Washington St. at eight o'clock Friday morning.
The little one, four months and six days old, had been an invalid from birth.
Funeral services were held from the home Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. D. S. Curry and the remains laid away in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 22, 1917

Jacob Wm. Brown, died at five a. m., Monday at his home 8 miles west and 1 mile north of Clarinda. He is survived by a widow, eight sons and three daughters. The sons are Benj. F. of High River, Canada; Nelson, of High River also, Chas. of Henna, Canada, Noah E. of Wilford, N. D., Ira of Devils Lake N. D., William of Annegard, N. D., George of Dudley, Mo., and Asa, who lives near Clarinda. The daughters are Mrs. Rose Snoderly of Texico, N. Mex., Mrs. Joe Reed of La Feria, Texas, and Mrs. Zelma Nye of Shenandoah.
Mr. Brown came here in 1883, and lived on the place northwest of Clarinda for 33 years. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having been a member of the 510 Ohio Inf. He was the son of Emmanuel and Lydia Brown, and was born November 22, 1833, in Ohio. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 15, 1919

Jacob William Brown was born in Ohio, Nov. 22, 1833, and died at 5 a.m. Monday May 12, 1919, at his home eight miles west and one mile north of Clarinda. He is survived by his widow, Neomia A. Brown, also eight sons and three daughters as follows: Benjamin F. Brown, High River, Canada; Nelson Brown, High River, Canada; Charles Brown, Hanna, Canada; Noah E. Brown, Wilford, N. D.; Ira Brown, Devil's Lake, N. D.; William Brown, Arnegard, N. D.; George Brown, Dudley, Mo.; Asa Brown, near Clarinda; Mrs Rose Snodderly, Texico, N. M.; Mrs. Joseph Redd, Lafaleris, Tex., Mrs. Zelma Nye, Shenandoah, Iowa. A son and daughter died in infancy. Mr. Brown was a veteran of the Civil war having served in the Fifty-first Ohio Infantry. He came to Page county in 1833 [sic] and has lived on his present place thirty-three years. He was ill only three days, being a victim of apoplexy. The funeral was to be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Burial will be in Baker cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 15, 1919

FORMER POSTMASTER DIES
James L. Brown, who was postmaster for some years before Mr. A. B. Robinson took charge, died Friday morning at his home in the city. For some time he had been suffering from heart trouble, and had consulted a specialist in Omaha, and was told to return home and rest in bed.
Mr. Brown was born October l6, 1845, in Adams County, Ohio; and received his education in that state. His father was a minister, and also a farmer.   He came to Iowa in 1865, first settling in Villisca, later coming to Clarinda, where he was employed in a store.   He was elected County Recorder and held that position for four terms.   Afterwards, he became cashier of the Nodaway Valley Bank and was still with that bank when it was merged into the Clarinda National Bank.   He spent eight years in Wakeena, Kan., and then returned to Clarinda.   Having served   as assistant postmaster   for   a number of years, upon the death of Mr. Dunlap he was named as his successor, and held that position until Mr. Robinson was appointed by President Wilson.    Mr. Brown is the fourth steward of the Methodist church to be called home within the last two years, the others being H. R. Spry, A. V. Hunt, and W. S. Marlow.   He was always a faithful church worker, and was always identified with movements for the betterment of the community.     He is survived by a devoted wife, three daughters and one son. The daughters are Mrs. Edith Welch of Omaha, Mrs. Mary E. Phillips, wife of Dr. W. C. Phillips of Clarinda, and Miss Mary Brown, who holds a responsible position in the Law Dept., of the Ill. Railroad at Omaha. The son is Lewis H., a merchant in Marshall county. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 9, 1918

In the death of Former Postmaster J. L. Brown, which took place at his residence in Clarinda last Friday this city lost one of its older citizens and a man who was of great usefulness in in the community where he lived. He had a long record of meritorious activity. His nature and character were such that the longer one knew him the closer they became attached to him and the better they appreciated his talents and nobility of heart and mind. His funeral at the Methodist Episcopal church last Sunday afternoon was largely attended. The church was filled with relatives, neighbors and friends. Co-operating with the pastor, Rev. M. M. Cable, the former pastor of the church, Rev. A. S. Woodard, now of Shenandoah, took part in the service. Mr. Woodard, a very intimate friend of the deceased, preached the sermon, and paid an eloquent, touching tribute to the Christian character and service of Mr. Brown, as well as to his achievements in general. It does not seem that any man could have been more devoted to his duties than was Mr. Brown. He was excededingly faithful in his public duties in the Clarinda postoffice. In his later days he led a retired life—taking a rest from a long period of close attention to business. His death came as a shock to many friends. To most if not all of them it was a surprise. The Journal has received the following concerning him:
"James Louis Brown was born Oct. 16, 1845, in Adams county, Ohio, and died at his home in Clarinda, Iowa, May 3, 1918, after an illness of about three weeks. He was the son of T. D. and Mary E. Brown. In 1865 he came with his parents to Iowa, and in 1868 became a resident of Clarinda. He was engaged in mercantile business until 1874, when he was elected county recorder of Page county, Iowa, which office he held four terms. For two years thereafter he was connected with the Nodaway Valley bank, which is the present Clarinda National bank. In 1887 he moved to Wakeeney, Kan., where he was engaged in the clothing business. After an absence of eight years he returned to Clarinda and entered the postoffice as deputy post­master, in which capacity he served fifteen years, and then was appointed postmaster, which office he held for five years—giving twenty years of faithful and efficient service to the government and community at large.
Early in life he united with the Methodist Episcopal church. His quiet Christian life devoted to his church has always been an example to others. He was ready at all times to help his friends in trouble, and never missed an opportunity to speak a good word to or for them. For years he has been a member of the official board of his church, and for the past two years has been its treasurer.
On March 2, 1871, Mr. Brown was married to Miss Jean Boyle, a native of Pennsylvania. To this union were born four children: Edith M., wife of W. W. Welch, Omaha, Nebr., Mary E., wife of Dr. W. C. Phillips, Clarinda, Iowa; Louis H., of Varna, Ill., and Mabel A., of Omaha, Nebr., who, with his wife, survive him. Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn their loss, his grandchildren, Mrs. Max E. Brown, of Red Oak, Iowa; Bernice, Wallace, Roy, Edith and Lowell Brown, Varna, Ill., his brothers and sisters, Dr. John P. Brown, Clarinda, Iowa; S. G. Brown, Beresford, S. Dak., Mrs. Josephine Minert, Wellman, Iowa; and Mrs. Kate Minert, Fort Dodge, Kan.
Mr. Brown's death is a loss to his family and the whole community. His unselfish, useful life is an inspiration to all.   While he has gone, his many, kind Christian acts and helpful words will be remembered forever   by his loved ones and all who came in contact with him in every place in his life.   All his children were present at his funeral, and the following out of town friends and relatives:   Dr. and Mrs. Max E. Brown, Red Oak, Iowa; S. C. Brown, of Berseford, S. Dak., Miss Helen Brown, Ottumwa, Iowa; Mrs. Ethel Means and Frank Brown, Corning, Iowa; Arthur Brown, New Market, Iowa; Mrs. Lizzie Scott, Superior, Nebr., John Boyle, Red Oak, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Boyle, Miss Thelma Oliphant, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Boyle, Miss Orah Doyle, Mr. and Mrs. Dee Turnbull, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Loudon, Blanchard, Iowa;  Mr. and Mrs. A. Loudon, Mr. and Mrs. J. Dee Loudon, Mr. and Mrs.George Whipp, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLean, Clark McLean, Mrs. C. D. Wyckoff, Collee Springs, Iowa; Miss Ida Blackburn, Savannah, Mo.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 5, at 3 o'clock p.m. at the Methodist church. Rev. A. S. Woodard and Rev. M. M. Cable conducted the services. Messrs J. T. Harrell, Ivan Eastman, F. N. Tomlinson, George W. Standage, C. C. Bullock and S. Payton acted as pallbearers. Music was furnished by a mixed quartette consisting of Mesdames Myrtle Neis and J. G. Scroggs, and Messrs. F. N. Tomlinson and Hal Maxwell, accompanied by Mrs. Hal Maxwell.
The floral offerings were beautiful and many—a mute tribute of the esteem in which Mr. Brown was held by his many friends." CLARINDA JOURNAL and CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 9, 1918

Mrs. Jane Caskey Brown was born in Green Co. Alabama, Sept. 7, 1832 and died at her home seven miles southwest of Clarinda, Saturday Nov. 9, 1907, at the age of seventy-five years.
On February 9th. 1859, Jane Caskey was married to Wm. C. Brown, to them were born eight children only two of which survive the mother, Catherine E. Brown and Mrs. Wm. Blair. Mrs. Brown lived happily with her children. They all ministered to her affectionately and nursed her tenderly when afflicted. For several years she was in delicate health but death came suddenly after about two hours illness.
Early in life Mrs. Brown made a public profession of her faith in Christ, uniting with the Reformed Presbyterian Church of which she remained a faithful and devoted member until death. Mrs. Brown loved the ordinamces of God's house, where her seat was never vacant when she was able to be there. She enjoyed the fellowship of God's people and in her hospitable home a hearty welcome always awaited her friends. She lived a humble, peaceful and happy Christian life, loved and esteemed in the church and in the community. She was an affectionate mother, a kind friend and a good neighbor. Besides her family mentioned Mrs. Brown is survived by her brothers James, Robert, Joseph and Isaac Caskey, one sister Mrs. Mary Pollock. They were a family of early settlers in Page Co., honored and respected. Services at the home Wed., Nov, 13, at 11 a. m. by the pastor, Rev. J.W. Dill. Interment in the Covenanter Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 15, 1907

Brown, John [1905] - John Brown, one of the early settlers of this county, died Nov. 8th at his home southwest of the city after a few days affliction with heart trouble, aged 82 years. He had lived continuously on the same farm since 1855, and was the father of eight children. The funeral took place Saturday at 10 o'clock at the home, conducted by Rev. Dill, and the remains laid to rest in the Covenanter cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 16, 1905

John Brown, living on the College Springs road about 6 miles south of this city, died yesterday morning at seven thirty, aged 82 years and 11 months. Death came as the result of heart failure after a serious illness of less than two days. Mr. Brown was one of Page county's pioneers, having moved here in 1855, and in all these fifty years has lived upon the same farm. Eight children survive him and four of them were present at the time of his death, The names of the children are Anna, Mrs. Standage, Mrs. Knowles, Daniel, Renwick, Margaret, Edward and LeRoy. The funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow forenoon at 10 o'clock and the body will be laid to rest in the cemetery at the Covenanter church. Mr. Brown had lived a consistent Christian life, having been a member of the Covenanter church since his youth. Rev. J. W. Dill will conduct the funeral services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 10, 1905

Obituary. J. A. Brown, of Harlan township, died at his home Thursday morning, Nov. 9th, at 7:30 o'clock of heart failure, after a short illness of one day and two nights. The funeral was held at the residence on Saturday, Nov. 11, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Dill, assisted by Rev. H. W. McCartney. Mr. Brown was born in New York City December 22, 1822, where he lived until his 21st year, when with his mother he moved to southern Illinois, where he made his home for twelve years, then in the year 1855 he moved to Page county, Iowa, where he has lived ever since on the same farm seven miles southwest of Clarinda. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Scholes, of Harlan township and to this union were born nine children, the oldest dying in infancy. The other eight children survive him, all of whom were privileged to attend his funeral. The children are Anna, Mrs. Standage, Mrs. Knowles, Samuel, Renwick, Margaret, Edward and LeBoy. His wife preceded him to the life beyond about twenty two years ago. Mr. Brown united himself with the Reformed Presbyterian church at the age of fifteen and has ever since that time been a devoted christian man, an obliging neighbor and honored by all who knew him, being especially liked by the young people. He will be greatly missed in the home, in the community and by the church. Two Sabbaths before Mr. Brown died he was privileged to commune at the Lord's table, a fitting and beautiful way to spend the last Sabbath in the church visible before entering the church triumphant. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 17, 1905

John Brown of Hamburg Dead in His Buggy Early Sunday Morning

The people of Hamburg and vicinity were indeed very much shocked early Sunday morning by the report that John Brown bad been killed in a runaway. When the morning train on the "Q" arrived at the depot from Red Oak the conductor reported that there was a team and buggy on a vacant lot near Washington street and it looked as though a man was hanging from the buggy. On investigation it was found to be the body of John Brown. The body was taken to Medford's undertaking rooms and Dr. Harold Cole of Thurman, the county coroner, was sent for. The inquest was quite lengthy, beginning at 2:30 p. m., and it was late at night before the verdict was reached. Quite a number were subpoenaed as witnesses, but as nothing in the nature of foul play could be proven, the coroner's jury brought in a verdict, "Cause of death unknown." — Fremont County Herald. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 16, 1915

Many Clarinda people genuinely regret the death of Aunt Lucy Brown, the colored "aunty" who died here, Monday, Dec. 3. She tended many of the Clarinda citizens in their younger days and those who were under her care have tender recollections of her, and of her cheerful happy disposition.
Her family was among the superior colored families in the south before the war, being among those who were house servants, Aunt Lucy always gave the year of her birth as 1809, so she would have been 108 years old at the time of her death. On Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 5, the funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church in Clarinda, conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. B. Manley. There were many friends present both among the colored and white people. Lucy Brown was born in Parksburg, W. Va., and was brought to Delaware county, Mo., when but a child. During the civil war she was brought to Kansas. After being freed from slavery by the war she came to Shambaugh where she made her home with her sister, Mrs. Francis Cook. For the past thirty years she has made her home with her three nephews, Aaron, Elijah and H. H. Cook, having lived the past eighteen years with Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Cook, who have given her devoted care. Two nieces also survive, Mrs. Robert Montgomery of Coin, and Mrs. Amanda Waters of Creston. Although she suffered the loss of her eyesight four years ago, on account of her advanced age, she kept her cheerful disposition, and has remarked "Though I cannot see, yet the Lord has always been good to me." About twenty-five years ago she became a member of the A. M. E. church and remained faithful to the teachings of her church for the remainder of her life. She never married. The burial was in the Covenanter cemetery, southwest of Clarinda. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 13, 1917

More than a hundred years of age, Aunt Lucy Brown died in Clarinda, Dec. 3rd, at the home of her nephew Henry Cook. Just how old Aunt Lucy was is not certainly known, for she was born in slavery, in Parkersburg, W. Va. It is believed she was born in 1809, being thus 108 years of age at time of passing away. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, in the A. M. E. church in Clarinda, conducted by the pastor Rev. R. B. Manley, and attended by many friends among both the colored and the white people who had known the old lady and loved and learned to love her in her younger days, when she was a house-servant, helping to bring up some of the men and women who now control the business and other affairs of the city. The earthly remains were then conveyed to the Covenanter cemetery southwest of town for burial.
When but a girl, Lucy Brown was brought to Delaware county, Mo., and from there to Kansas, during the Civil war.   Being freed by the war from slavery, she came to Shambaugh, to live with her sister,   Mrs. Frances Cook.   For thirty years past she has made her home with her three nephews Aaron, Elijah and Henry Cook, her home recently being with Mr. and Mrs. Cook, who have cared for her as though she were their own   mother. She also has two nieces, Mrs. Robert Montgomery of Coin and Mrs. Amanda Waters of Creston.   Four years ago she lost her eyesight, through advancing age, but through it all has
been patient, saying "Though I can not see, yet the Lord has always been good to me." Aunt Lucy was never married. About twenty-five years ago she united with the A. M. E. church, being loyal to that faith until the end. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 6, 1917

Death of Clarinda's Oldest Woman
Aunt Lucy Brown, aged 109 years, died at her home in East Clarinda Monday evening. Miss Brown was born in Virginia, her father having been a slave of a Mr. Creal. Her mother was owned by Franklin Pierce. Miss Brown was a slave for many years, and did every kind of work except plow.
In 1822, she came to Missouri with her master, Franklin Pierce, where J. M. Hawley, grandfather of A. J. Hawley, came from Pennsylvania, where Aunt Lucy became acquainted with the family. Miss Brown came to Iowa during the Civil war, as her sister, Mrs. E. B. Cook, lived near College Springs. Later she came to Clarinda, where she worked for the white people until incapaciated by old age.
She had no education, except a little which enabled her to read her Bible. Miss Brown was always a
faithful Christian, and has crossed the great divide to her eternal reward. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 6, 1917

The oldest citizen in Clarinda, doubtless in Page county, passed away at the home of her nephew, Henry Cook, Dee. 3, 1917. She was Mrs. Lucy Brown, a colored woman born in 1809. She was well known by many of the older residents here, as she came to this vicinity after the freeing of the slaves. The funeral was held yesterday from the A. M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. B.Manley. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 6, 1917

Mary Loranz Brown, wife of Mr John P. Brown, was born near Lewiston, Ill., July 19, 1849, and died at the family residence in this city August 30, 1906. The funeral services are being held at the residence on West Garfield Street this afternoon at three o'clock conducted by Rev. J. N. Maclean. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 31, 1906

Mary Loranz was born near Lewiston, Ill., July 19, 1849, and there spent the first nine years of her life. When about nine years of age she came with her parents to Page county, where her father, Anthony Loranz, was one of the early settlers and for many years a very important figure in the community. Mr. Loranz conducted a large dry goods business here for many years, his store being situated where Hawley's grocery store now stands. His residence here began in 1858 and he continued to make this his home until his death in 1881. He was an ardent Unionist and at the opening of the Rebellion sold his store with the intention of enlisting but was found physically unable to endure the hardships of army life, so he served his country as a recruiting officer under Governor Kirkwood, After the war he again engaged in business here, this time with his son Henry.
The daughter, Mary, possessed all the sterling qualities of a pioneer's daughter and the endearing attributes of a pure girlhood and noble womanhood. Her schooling was mostly received here in Clarinda. When Prof J. A. Woods first came to Clarinda he was given in addition to his regular duties, the teaching of the advanced class composed of Mary Loranz, Mary VanArsdol, Mary Owen and Mary Barwick, The first of these four girls was the subject of the present article and later married Dr. J. P. Brown. Mary VanArsdol was married later to Wilson Woods and is now the only surviving member of the class, since the other two died some years ago, Mary Owen having married Warren Osgood, and the fourth having moved away while still a young girl.
Anthony Loranz was one of the first members of the Presbyterian church in this city and his children were raised in a devout fear of tbe Lord, the daughter Mary becoming a member of the church while yet in her girlhood. Since her earliest membership she has been a faithful attendant at all the meetings of the church and was always present in her place at the Sunday School, morning and evening services and prayer meeting until early last Spring when rendered unable to attend these meetings by the encroachments of the disease which finally took her life.
She was an active worker in every department of her church and in organizations outside of the church as well, having long been a member of the Woman's Relief Corps, and at one time its president. It can be truly said of Mrs. Brown that she did not have an enemy in the community.  She remembered little of any other home, having spent practically all of her life here, and in all that time she never was known to do an unkind or uncharitable thing to anyone who could be called her neighbor even in the broadest scriptural sense. She was always doing good by kindly deed and beautiful example, and in her the Christian life was highly exemplified.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. John P. Brown and five children all of whom were present at her bedside some days before she passed away. The oldest son, Dr. Walter Brown and wife and son, of Colorado Springs, and the third son, "Wilbur, who is spending the summer at Colorado Springs arrived here several days before her death. The three other children, Helen, Thomas and Raymond, are still members of the home circle. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 4, 1906

The death of Mrs. Dr. J. P. Brown, Aug. 29th, although expected for several weeks, cast a gloom over this community. Miss Mary Loranz, daughter of Anthony Loranz, was born July 19, 1849, near Lewiston, Ill., and the family removed to this city in 1858, which had since been her home. In early life she joined the Presbyterian church and ever led an exemplary life. She was the mother of five children, all of whom with her husband are left to mourn her death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 12, 1902 [page L25 in scrapbook]

Word has came to friends to Clarinda that in the recent railroad disaster at Spokane, Wash., Otto Brown was one of the victims. He will be remembered as the son of Mrs. L. J. Brown, who resided here some years ago, going from here to Omaha, to be with her son who was a trusted employe of thie Swift company. The young man was a frequent visitor with his mother and sisters and made many friends among our people. The Herald extends the sympathy of the community to the bereaved family. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 26, 1911

Robert Brown. Robert Brown, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Brown died Wednesday about noon. He had been in ill health for some time and passed away very suddenly after drinking some lemonade upon which it was thought he choked. Arrangements have not yet been made for the funeral as the father has not yet arrived from Chicago where he has been working. Mrs. Brown has been making arrangements
to move there. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 16, 1918

Robert Burns Brown. Robert Burns Brown, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown, died in Clarinda, Wednesday, May 22, 1918, of abcess on the lungs. He was 1 year 10 months and 22 days of age. He had been ill for about three weeks. All that loving hands could do was done, but to no avail. The funeral services were held at the family residence, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 30, 1918

In the issue Tuesday we mentioned that Mrs. Cal. Hobson had gone to Salem, Ia., on account of the death of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Brown, and that the obituary would appear in today's paper. Mrs. Sarah Ann Brown, was born in Prebble county, Ohio, April 12,1819, and died Tuesday, Jan. 5. She was married to Nathan Talbert, January 11, 1838, who died June 26, 1839. One son, Nathan, was born to them. On the 7th of May, 1843, she was united in marriage to Isaac Brown, and to this union were born eight children, William, of Waterloo, Ia.; Mary Hockett, of Linden, Ia.; Lydia Hobson, of Clarinda, Ia.; Zinri, of Hamburg, la.; George, who lives at the old home place; one daughter, Jennie Smith, died in 1896; and two sons died in infancy, The deceased was a faithful member of the Friends church. Funeral services were held at Cedar church Salem, Jan. 6,1904. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 15, 1904

Stillman Brown, an old resident of Taylor county and well known in this vicinity, died Sunday at his farm near Ladoga. His remains were brought to this city Tuesday for interment. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 18, 1900

Still Brown, well known here, died at his home in Ladoga last Sunday, and was buried here today. He was a brother of Mrs. L. A. Perry, of this city, and a brother-in-law of O. F. Henshaw. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 16, 1900 [L25]

Brown, Thomas D. - John and J. L. Brown and their families were called to Nodaway, Iowa, first of the week by the death of their father, Thos. D. Brown, who passed away Sunday at the advanced age of 94 years. He was the father of twelve children and had resided many years up there. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 5, 1906

Thomas D. Brown.
J.P. and J. L Brown, of this city, are today at Nodaway attending the funeral of their father, Thomas D Brown, who died Sunday morning April 1st. If Mr. Brown had lived until the 9th of this month he would have been ninety-four years of- age, having been born in Louden county, Virginia, April 9, 1812. He came of old Colonial stock, his father being a farmer of the sturdy, pioneer type. When the young man was twenty years of age the family moved to Ohio. Very soon after be was married to Miss Mary Williams, of Marshall, Ohio. He had learned the saddler's trade and followed this work in Ohio until 1865, and it was there that all the twelve children were born.   The family consisted of six boys and six girls. In 1865 the family moved to a farm near Nodaway, where Mr. Brown lived until his wife's death ten years ago, when be went to make his home with his daughter. Mrs Margaret J. Minert, at Nodaway, and has since made his home with her.  His death had been expected for many weeks and was the result of his extreme old age.  He often spoke of death and always signified his readiness to die.
Mr. Brown was a local Methodist preacher, having been a member of that church for over seventy-five years. Not long before his death, he remarked to his children that he had observed family worship for more than seventy years. He was at all times a devout christian, upright and unselfish in all his dealings.
In 1865, when he came to the vicinity of Nodaway he took up the work of farming and on Sundays preached at various Methodist appointments, being appointed first on the Hawleyville circuit, the same circuit as that concerning which old Mr. Farlow told in the anniversary celebration a few days ago. Mr. Brown also preached the first Methodist sermon at Villisca and was for many years very widely known throughout this part of the state. He was a good citizen and never neglected his duties as such, having voted at every election since be became of age. He voted for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904. Mr. Brown was an earnest, devoted christian, a good neighbor and a kind, loving husband and father.
He is survived by four sons and three daughters, and all but two sons are able to be at the funeral. The children are; J P. and J. L. Brown, of this city; Thomas K. and Samuel G. Brown, of Dayton, Idaho; Mrs. Eliza Stultz, of Omaha; Mrs Katharine E. Minert, of Ottawa, Kans ; and Mrs. Margaret J. Minert, of Nodaway.
The body will be laid to rest beside the remains of his wife in the cemetery at Nodaway. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 3, 1906

Browning, Maisy Bennett - Mrs. Stewart McNerney received word, last week that her sister, Mrs. Browning nee: Maisy Bennett, had just died, of diphtheria at her home in Salt Lake City. The deceased was born and raised in Page county and lived for many years in the vicinity of Coin. She was at the time of her death 33 years and 3 months old and was only married five weeks ago to Walter Browning of Salt Lake City, at which place she has made her home for the past four years. She leaves, to mourn her departure her husband, mother, eight sisters and one brother—Coin Gazette. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 3, 1916

A son of Wm. Browning, of New Market, was killed early last week by falling down the shaft of a coal mine about one hundred and forty feet. He was being hauled up by a windlass and when near the top the pully broke and let him fall to the bottom. He was about 21 years of age. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1900

Brownlee, Archie Carl -

A. C. Brownlee died June 12, at St. Luke's hospital, in Denver Colo., a few days following an operation for appendicitis, aged 30 years, 1 month and 13 days. The remains were shipped to Villisca June 15, by his wife and child and brother, F. M. Brownlee and funeral services conducted by Rev. J. W. Ewing the following day. Floral offerings were presented from Denver, Clarinda, Villisca and Elliott. Among the relatives and friends present were, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Dougherty of New Market, A. L. Hines and L. P. Hines and wife of this city, Elmer Brownlee, Elizabeth Blayney and Mrs. Carrie Patterson of Alexis, Ill. Archie Carl Brownlee was a son of A. L. and Lenora J. Brownlee, and was born near Vinton, Iowa, April 29, 1882. With the family he came to Page county the same year.   Dec, 23, 1903, he was
married to Miss Agnes Hines in this city and one child was born to them, Howard Leland, Sept. 14, 1907.    His life was spent  in this and Montgomery county except two years in Denver.
He united with the U. P. church at North Page Feb. 22, 1896 and lived a consistent life. Besides a wife and child he leaves a mother, three sisters and two brothers to mourn his untimely death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 27, 1912

Carl Brownlee died in Denver, Colo., Wednesday morning, June 12, 1912, at four o'clock, in a hospital at that place. The relatives received word here Tuesday evening that Mr. Brownlee was seriously ill and had been taken to St. Luke's hospital to be operated upon for appendicitis. Wednesday they received word of his death. The remains arrived at Villisca Friday morning, accompanied by his wife and child and his brother, J. W. Brownlee, who also lives in Denver.
Archie Carl Brownlee was the son of A. L. and Lenora J. Brownlee. He was born near Vinton, Iowa, in Benton county, April 29, 1882, and was thirty years, one month and thirteen days old at the time of his death. He came with his parents to Page county when he was but five months old and lived his entire life there with the exception of the last two years when he lived in Denver.
Carl Brownlee was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Hines at Clarinda December 23, 1903. To them one child was born, Howard Leland, now five years old.
Mr. Brownlee's demise is mourned by his young wife and little son, a mother, three sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Edith C. Woods, Mrs. Ella Winter, and Miss Grace Brownlee, of Viillisca, J. W. Brownlee; of Denver, and J. F., of Villisca. The deceased was a member of the U. P. church, having given his heart to God early in his life, at the North Page church under the pastorate of Rev. O. G. Brockett. Mr. Brownlee had many friends among his boyhood acquaintance who are grieved at the lass of one, who, by his manliness and uprightness, had won a place in their hearts.
The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church in Villisca Saturday afternoon at half past two o'clock. Those who were present from out of town to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Daugtherty, of New Market, A. L. and L. P. Hines, of Clarindia, Elmer Brownlee, of Alexis, Ill., Miss Elizabeth Blayney and Mrs. Carrie Patterson, of Alexis, Ill.
Very profuse and beautiful floral offerings were received from Denver, Elliott, Hepburn, Villisca and Clarinda.—Villisca Review. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 27, 1912

Brownlee, Estey - The remains of Estey Brownlee arrived in Villisca Friday night and a military Funeral service was held Sunday at eleven o'clock in the North Page Cemetery. Estey was a good boy, highly respected and a friend to everyone. He was always willing and ready to perform his duties where ever he was called. No greater love hath a man than this, he gave his life for his country. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 7, 1918

Harry S. Brownlee, living about six miles southwest of Villisca, received the following sad message yesterday forenoon: "Deeply regret to inform you that cablegram from abroad states that Private Estey Harold Brownlee, Marine Corps, died Oct 5 on board the U.S.S Dekalb from pneumonia. Remains to be returned to United States. Please telegraph this office, charges collect, whether you desire interment of remains in government cemetery at government expense or whether you prefer to have body shipped to you for burial. Cost of transportation of body and funeral expenses not exceeding one hundred dollars will be paid by government. Accept my sincere sympathy in your great sorrow."

The message was sent by Charles G. Long, Brigadier General U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. It was filed at 9:30 Thursday morning and was received here just 22 minutes later.

The Brownlee family have all been sick with influenza and Mr Brownlee at this time is quite ill with pneumonia. Under these conditions the sorrowful news of the son's death is doubly hard to bear. A telegram has been sent to Washington asking that the body be shipped to Villisca.

Estey was twenty years of age. He enlisted in Omaha the first part of July and on the 15th of that month was called for service. He was a fine young man and the news of his death has caused deepest gloom in the neighborhood where he was so well known. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Oct 18, 1918

Three or four hundred people were present at the North Page cemetery last Sunday forenoon to pay their last tribute of respect to all that remained of Estey Brownlee, who died on board the U.S.S. DeKalb on October 5.

The body arrived in Villisca last Friday night and was identified by Drs Lomas and Williams, but it was in such condition that the relatives were advised not to view the remains, which were kept at the undertaking parlors of the J.L. Smith Co. store until the morning of the funeral.

The services were held at eleven o'clock. A firing squad from Clarinda and the Villisca band were present to assist in carrying out the plans of the military funeral. A dirge was played by the band as the casket was being conveyed to the cemetery, from the home, which Estey in the best of Health had left only a few months before. At the grave, which was lined with flags, the sermon was delivered by Rev Graham, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, of Hepburn, of which deceased was a member. As the casket was lowered into the grave beside that of the father who died Saturday, October 26, the band played "America," which was followed by a salute by the firing squad. J.A. Harris then sounded taps and the band played "The star Spangled Banner." It was indeed a very impressive service, causing the eyes of all present to fill with tears prompted by deep sorrow and tender sympathy.

Estey Brownlee was born October 28, 1897, and died in the service of his country while enroute to France on October 5, 1918, being at the time of death 20 years, 11 months and ? days of age. During the first part of July of this year he went to Omaha volunteered his services and enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He was called for duty July 15 and is now numbered among the other boys who have made the supreme sacrifice and whose names are on this community's list of immortal sons. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Nov 8, 1918

Harry S. Brownlee
Harry Stewart Brownlee was born in Johnson County, Mo., July 19th, 1873. When he was about eight years of age he was bereft of his parents, and from that time until his marriage made his home with his uncle; and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. James Pollock who lived in the North Page neighborhood in Page County, Iowa. At the age of eleven he confessed Christ as his Savior and became a member of the United Presbyterian Church of North Page. At the age of twenty one he was married to Miss Jennie Wood Sept. 26th, 1894. To this union were born seven children; Addie, Estey, Myrtle, James, Glenn, Dean, and Dorothy. For twenty four, years he enjoyed a happy domestic life as a farmer. On the 8th of Oct. 1918, Mr. Brownlee was stricken with Influenza which developed into a severe case of Pneumonia.
The disease was doubtless aggravated by the sad intelligence of the death of his soldier son, Estey which occurred October 5th. The report of the son's death reached the father at a very critical time. Strong efforts were put forth to save his life, but on the morning of the 26th of October, his spirit took its flight to join his beloved son in continual praise and service of the Christ whom they both loved and served. Mr. Brownlee will be seriously missed in the home where he was a kind husband and father, in the community where he was a useful and respected citizen and in the United Presbyterian church of Hepburn where he served as an elder in the session and a teacher in the Sabbath School. Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, the Rev. W. F. Graham at the North Page cemetery at 2: 30 P. M., Monday, October 28th which would have been the 21st birthday of his deceased son. May the God of Grace comfort and support the widow and six fatherless children who survive him. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 31, 1918

Harry Brownlee
This community was made sad last Saturday, Oct. 26th, to hear flashed over the wires the news that one of our highly respected and honored citizens, Mr. Harry Brownlee, had lost his life by the dreaded Flu. He was a man universally liked and honored by all. He was a member of the United Presbyterian church of Hepburn, a ruling Elder in the church. He had a large Sabbath school class who mourn their loss. Only a few days before Mr. and Mrs. Brownlee had a cablegram telling of the death of their son Esty, who died on the great water's of the same disease on Oct. 5th. Only three weeks before, Esty was a good Christian soldier and made the supreme sacrifice for his country. Thus in three short weeks, the home and community has been bereft of two noble men. Their places here would be hard to fill. We commend the family to the kind and loving Heavenly Father who doeth all things well. They have the sympathy of the entire community in this sad bereavement. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 31, 1918

THE SHOCK PROVES TOO GREAT - Sad News of Son's Death is Partly responsible for Demise of Harry S. Brownlee Saturday.

Of the circumstances surrounding the many deaths that have occurred in Villisca and vicinity during the past several days, the saddest of all are those in connection with the demise of Harry S. Brownlee, of southwest of town, who answered death's call before the arrival of the remains of his son Estey, who died of pneumonia on board the U.S.S. DeKalb on October 5.

Mr Brownlee was seriously ill with Spanish-influenza when the sad word came concerning the death of the son, and the sock proved partly responsible for the death of the father, which took place last Saturday morning. The funeral was held in the North Page cemetery Monday afternoon at 2:30 and the body laid to rest there, the services having been conducted by Rev Graham, pastor of the United Presbyterian church at Hepburn.

Harry Stewart Brownlee was born in Johnson county, Missouri, July 19, 1873, being 45 years, 3 months and 7 days old at the time of his death. When about eight years old he was bereft of his parents and from that time until his marriage made his home with his uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs James Pollock, who lived in the North Page neighborhood. At the age of eleven he became a member of the United Presbyterian church there. When 21 years of age he was married to Miss Jennie Wood, September 26, 1894. To this union seven children were born, Addie, Estey, Myrtle, James, Glenn, Dean and Dorothy, all of whom are living except Estey, the youngest being seven years of age.

Mr Brownlee will be seriously missed in the home, where he was a kind husband and father; in the church, where he served as an elder in the session and a teacher in the Sunday school; and in the community, where he was a useful and respected citizen. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Nov 1, 1918

Mary Jane Dickson was born in Richland County, Ohio, July 6th, 1842 and died November 4th, 1918, at Clarinda, Iowa.
She was married to Archibald E. Brownlee of Iberia, O., Dec. 6th 1860. In 1869, she with her husband and four children moved to Page Co. Ia., and located on a farm six miles northwest of College Springs.
Early in life, she accepted Christ as her saviour and united with the Presbyterian church at College Spring and remained a member until the congregation disorganized. She then changed her membership to the Presbyterian church of Yorktown, Ia. and for a time was a member of that congregation, later changing her membership to the United Presbyterian congregation of Coin, Ia.
After leaving the farm and moving to Clarinda in 1900, she changed her membership to the United Presbyterian church of that place and was a member there at the time of her death.
She was the mother of six children, five of whom are living, one daughter dying in early childhood. The children living are James S. of near Coin, Ia., W. H. of Highwood, Ill., Mrs. Ruth Whittaker of Clarinda, S. C. of Clarinda, and R. E. of Dary, Mont. She also had eight grandchildren and three great grand children.
She was preceded to the better world by her husband who died April 15th, 1897, and one daughter who died April 26th, 1893. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Whittaker. Music was furnished by Mrs. J. W. Cozad and the remains were then taken to College Springs for burial. Two of the sons, W. H. of Highwood, Ill., and R. E. Brownlee of Dary, Mont, were unable to return for the funeral, having been here during their mothers's sickness. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 7, 1918

Mrs. Mary Jane Brownlee.
Mrs. Mary Jane Brownlee died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Whittaker in this city, Monday, Nov. 4, 1918, after a lingering illness.   The brief services were  held  in  the  presence   of a few relatives and friends  at the house Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Dr. W. C. Williamson was the officiating minister Mrs. J. W. Cozad, by request of member of the family, sang Carrie Jacob Bond's ever beautiful, "A Perfect Day". Interment was in the College Springs cemetery by the side of her husband and a daughter.    The  following  obituary has been given The Journal.
Mary Jane Dickson was born in Richland county, Ohio, July 6, 1842. She was married to Archibald E. Brownlee of Iberia, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1860. In 1869, she with her husband and four children moved to Page county, and located six miles north west of College Springs. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Presbyterian church at College Springs, being affiliated afterwards with other churches in the vicinity of which she lived. At the time of her death she was a member of the United Presbyterian church of this city. She was the mother of six children, five of whom are living. One daughter died in early childhood. The children living are James S. of near Coin, W. H. of Highwood, Ill., Mrs. Ruth Whittaker of Clarinda, S. C. of Clarinda, and R. E. of Dory, Mont. She also left eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded to the better world by her husband, who died April  15, 1897. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 7, 1918

Mary Jane Dickson, born July 6, 1842 in Richland Co., Ohio, died Nov 4, 1918 at the home of her daughter in Clarinda. The family moved here from a farm near Yorktown in 1900. She is survived by five children, her husband and one child preceding her in death. The children living are: James S. Brownlee, Highwood, Ill, Mrs. Ruth Whiteaker, Clarinda, S. C. Brownlee, Clarinda and R. E. Brownlee of Dray; Montana, PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 7, 1918

Broyles, Franklin - Young Franklin Broyles Near New Market Met With Fatal Accident Monday.

A sad and fatal accident occurred Monday two miles north of New Market, when young Franklin Broyles, age fourteen years, son of Jacob Broyles, was kicked by a horse that was standing in his father's barn. It was feeding time, at noon, and the boy was walking behind the horse to get past him, when the horse kicked with one foot, kicking young Franklin in the abdomen. Dr. Johns from New Market was called and waited on the patient, Dr. F. H. Clark from Clarinda being called into consultation; but the injury appears to have been beyond the aid of the physicians, abdominal hemorrhage setting in and death resulted on Tuesday afternoon. The family have many friends who will sympathize with them in the loss of this promising boy. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 24, 1913

The tragedy of the war of the United States against Germany that has brought its'horrors closest to Clarinda people is the death of Fred Charles Brummett of this city, who has given his life for the government that floats the Stars and Stripes arid which is battling for self preservation and the freedom of the world from brutality, autocracy, and military oppression.
News of the death of Fred C. Brummett reached Clarinda just   as the

The wire containing such information as has thus far been received concerning his death was a telegram as follows:
"Washington, D. C, March 14—Mrs. Rushia Brummett: Deeply regret to inform you that it is officially reported that Private Fred C. Brummett, infantry, died March 9th of wounds received in action.—McCain, The Adjutant General."
Mrs. Brummett, mother of the young soldier who died on the field of honor, was at her home at the Hawthorne Hotel when she was, as tenderly as possible under the circumstances, made acquainted with the contents of the message. While she was overwhelmed with grief she had and continues to have the deepest sympathy of the general public.
Her son was the first Page county soldier to die in action in the war. After his enlistment in Company F of Villisca, April 11, 1917, his greatest worry seemed to be that he might not have an opportunity to go abroad for his country. The brave young man, however, was to go to France, and there to give the utmost that any man can for his government—there he was to sacrifice his life.
Fred C. Brummett was born Nov. 18, 1897, at La Follette, Tenn., the son of John and Rushia Brummett. Seven children were born to his parents. The six besides himself are Herman, at Fremont, Nebr.; Helen; Newman, at Villisca; Grace, Ruth and Lena. Lena, the youngest, lives with her mother.
Helen, Grace and Ruth live in this vicinity. The father died nine years ago at La Follette. In The Campbell County Citizen of Jacksboro, Tenn., Sept. 2, 1908, appeared his obituary— a veritable classic portraying his virtues. Six years ago the widowed mother and her seven children came to Clarinda. Fred obtained employment at farming in this vicinity, which occupation he industriously followed. He was one of an industrious family. All of them but Lena, who is too young, are working for their own support. Fred was in camp at Villisca, then at Des Moines, later at Camp Mills, and finally went with the Rainbow Division to France.
A remarkable memorial service in his honor was held Sunday afternoon at The Armory, which was filled with people to do honor to his memory. Probably a thousand or more were present. It would be difficult to imagine how the greatest of generals could receive higher tribute or be more sincerely mourned than was Private Brummett.
The Armory was decorated with flags and flowers. On the stage were Reverends M. M. Cable of the Methodist church, Dr. W. C. Williamson of the United Presbyterian, R. C. Snodgrass of the Christian, and David S. Curry of the Presbyterian; the quartette of singers, Mrs. M. M. Cable, Mrs. James G. Scroggs, J. D. Keener and Claude Annan; also two soldiers and two sailors in the uniforms of their respective branches of service: Officer Rogers of Shenandoah and Fred S. Pennington of the army, and Ethan S. Parsons and Donald Depew of the navy. Mrs. Claude Annan was at the piano.
Mrs. Brummett and children were seated in the audience near the front.
The quartette sang "The Sons of God Go Forth to War." Dr. Williamson offered a most fervent, patriotic and sympathetic prayer. Mr. Snodgrass read from the twelfth chapter of Romans. The quartette sang "Nearer, My God to Thee." Mr. Cable then delivered a most eloquent and fitting sermon from Romans xii, 1; "I beseech you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice wholly acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." In his opening remarks the pastor read the telegram from Washington to the bereaved mother, gave the details of his enlistment in the Iowa National Guard, how he was honorably discharged there-from to go into the federal military service with the testimonial of his commanding officer that his character was excellent. The pastor dwelt at length on the noble character of the deceased, of his industry, good morals, his patriotism, and the service of sacrifice he had voluntarily rendered for his native land. Mr. Cable referred to the letter Mrs. Brummett had received from Fred just before she was informed of his death, in which he wrote that he was leading a clean life and wanted to return home to her just as clean as when he left. As a tribute to the departed young soldier Mr. Cable pinned a gold star for him on the Clarinda community service flag which was suspended over the stage. At the conclusion of Mr. Cable's sermon a most touching ceremony took place, when Dr. Williamson, acting for the Charles Linderman Circle of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, presented for them to Mrs. Brummett a silk flag. Asking her if she could stand for a moment, she rose to her feet, when, with beautiful words of sympathy with her and honor for her gallant son he decorated her with the flag. The quartette sang "America" and the benediction was given by Mr. Curry.
The memorial service throughout was of a most pathetic and tender nature. A hush as that of a funeral prevailed throughout the solemn event. Moist eyes were general. Friends and strangers to the deceased seemed affected alike. The departed was the community's dead. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 21, 1918 [also PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Mar 21, 1918]

Brummett, T.M's INFANT DAUGHTER - The infant daughter of T.M. Brummett and wife died Sunday, that being also the day of its birth. The little one was laid to rest in Memory cemetery Monday, Rev. J.W. Abel, of this city, conducting the service. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 6, 1909

Bryant, Clara - Mrs Clara Bryant, colored, died Thursday morning at 4:45 at her home in southeast Clarinda, at a ripe old age. Funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2;30 at the residence, conducted by
Revs. Abel and Palmer. Mrs. Bryant has been a Clarinda citizen for a great many years.  PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 21, 1908

Mr. David Bryson, an old settler of Valley township, died Saturday morning at his home following a week's illness from pneumonia. . He was a man highly respected. The funeral was held at 2 p. m. Sunday and interment in the North Grove cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 6, 1913

Bryson, David J. - Last Friday evening occurred the death of David J. Bryson at the home of his brother, T.D. Bryson, living seven miles south of Villisca. The cause of his death was pneumonia from which he had been seriously ill only about a week. Mr Bryson was well known in the vicinity of North Page, having lived in that neighborhood almost continuously for fifty years. He had lived a bachelor life throughout his life.

David James Bryson was born at Chicago December 4, 1854, and died at North Page, Page county, Iowa, October 31, 1913, being at the time of his death 58 years 10 months and 27 days of age. He moved with his parents to Iowa when 6 or 7 years of age, who settled at the farm place now occupied by John Kendall, southwest of North Grove church. He was engaged in farm work most of his life.

He is survived by three brothers and three sisters. They are: John, of Hawleyville; W.A. Bryson formerly of Shelton, Neb; T.D., of south of Villisca; Mrs George Thurber, living southeast of Hepburn, and Mrs William McCoy and Mrs J.H. Kendall. All were present at the funeral services held Sunday from the North Grove church, except his brother, W.A., who could not be located. W.B. Arbuckle, William Burnside and Miss Eva Arbuckle of Villisca, cousins of the deceased, attended the funeral services. These were conducted by Rev E.S. McCarkney of Nodaway, pastor of the Nodaway M.E. Circuit. Interment was in the North Grove cemetery. VILLISCA REVIEW, Villisca, Iowa, Nov 6, 1913

J. M. BRYSON PASSES AWAY.
Well Known Citizen of Hawleyville. Came here 56 Years Ago. Funeral Held Wednesday.
The many friends and acquaintances of John M. Bryson of Hawleyville were much surprised and grieved on Monday afternoon to learn of his sudden death from paralysis. He was stricken unexpectedly last Thursday, the first stroke of the kind he had ever experienced, and from which he was unable to recover.
The funeral was held at 2 p. m. Wednesday afternoon, from the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. E. O. Douglas, and he was interred in the cemetery on the hillside near which he has been living for the past half century.
John M. Bryson was born Aug. 21st, 1852, in Clintonville, Payne county, Ill., being the son of John E. Bryson. When but a boy of seven years he came with his parents to Page county, Iowa, settling in Hawleyville. That was in 1860, just before the opening of the Civil War. Arriving at manhood, he was married in Hawleyville to Miss Perry Morris, who still survives him. They first moved to Nebraska, then to Springfield, Mo., then back to Hawleyville, Ia., which has since been their home. "Squire" Bryson being one of our honored Page county citizens, as he has for many years been a Justice of the Peace and. drawn up legal papers for many people, besides taking a part in the civic life of the community, being interested in the horse business in addition to owning a farm and city property. Besides his wife, deceased leaves one daughter, Mrs. Harry Hale of Clarinda, and two sons, Everett living three miles from Hawleyville, and B. M. Bryson who has been working in Council Bluffs. Two brothers also survive, William living in Nebraska and Thomas near Hawleyville, besides three sisters, Mrs. George Thurber near Hepburn, Mrs. William McCoy, and Mrs. John Kendall who still lives on the old home place.
John M. Bryson was a man of quiet disposition, but a live member of the community, shown by the fact of'his having been the Hawleyville correspondent for the Clarinda Herald for a number of years up until two years ago. He will be missed by many who have known him. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 18, 1917

John Bryson was stricken with paralysis last Thursday and has been growing worse ever since. His son and wife, Mr and Mrs D.M. Bryson, of Council Bluffs, were called Friday and his other two children, Mrs Mary Hale of Clarinda and Everett Bryson were with him. Mr Bryson passed away at 12 o'clock Monday. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 18, 1917