Darrell D. Beery, 58 of Clarinda, died Wednesday, Sept 13,1995 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital where he had been admitted earlier in the night.
He was born June 8, 1937 at Iowa City, the son of Jennings and Geneva Dougherty Beery. He had been a tire repairman at Cardinal Auto.
Beery is survived by five children: Melvin D. Beery, Fritch, Texas; Curtis A. Beery, Sandra L. Tuttle, Bryan D. Berry and Michael R. Beery, all of Amarillo, Texas. There are four grandchildren.
Brothers are Donald Beery, Clarinda; Lowell Beery, Paradise, Ca.; sisters, Thelma McCowen, Paradise; Margaret Whitehill, Chico, Ca. His mother, Geneva Beery Paradise, Ca., also survives.
He was preceded in death by his father, and brother, Leland Paul.
Graveside services were Saturday, Sept. 16 at Clarinda Cemetery with Rev. John Clark officiating. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, was in charge of arrangements.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 20, 1995

Chamberlain - Bert Chamberlain, a resident of Hawleyville, died at his home there early Wednesday morning, aged 37 years and 5 months. Mr Chamberlain had just had a siege of the measles and a few days before his death, he ventured out of the house, supposing himself sufficiently recovered, but took a relapse which developed into pneumonia, causing his death. He is survived by three little children, the mother having died about two years ago. The funeral was held at Hawleyville yesterday afternoon. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 13, 1908

Coate, Morris - Funeral services for Morris Coate, 76 of Shenandoah, were on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the First Presbyterian Church in Essex. Burial was in Walnut Cemetery. A memorial is being established.
Coate was born at Elliott, and moved to the Essex area at age 7. He graduated from Essex High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corp in the South Pacific during World War II.
He returned to Essex after his discharge and continued to farm until his retirement in 1992.
He married Edna Griffin March 12, 1950 at the First Presbyterian Church in RedOak.
Coate was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Essex, where he had served as an Elder and Trustee. He was also a member of the American Legion Post in Essex.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton andMaude (Wilson) Green, and his adoptive parents, Charles and Margaret Coate; and half sister, Anna
Survivors include his wife, Edna, Clarinda; children: Virgil and Pat Coate, Emerson; Linda and Gene Lloyd, Shenandoah; Barbara and Dan Dammann, Clarinda; Martha and Kevin Tiemeyer, Shenandoah; five grandchildren.
Also surviving are sister, Martha Burns, Osceola Mo.; brothers, W. Fay Green, Council Bluffs; Ray Green, Palm Desert, Ca.; Andy Mouw, Okoboji; other relatives and friends.
Coate died Wednesday, Oct. 25,1995 at Mercy Care Center, Omaha, Ne., after several months of declining health.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 1, 1995

Cooper, Frank, the familiar pop-corn vender of the southwest corner of the square, died at his home in Hawleyville last Monday morning. The funeral was preached by Rev W.O. Hutchings, and interment at the Hawleyville cemetery. Mr Cooper had a stroke of paralysis about ten days ago, and a second stroke Monday caused his death. He had just purchased an expensive corn-popper for his business, but had never used the new machine. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, April 15, 1909

Dicks, Mrs Victor -  A Sad Accident. Last Sunday morning while starting a fire with kerosene, Mrs. Victor Dicks at Nodaway was so seriously burned that she died that evening. Mrs. Dicks was pouring the oil into the fire which had been previously started, when the can exploded, throwing the contents of same all over the room.   Her husband, in trying to extinguish the flames, was so badly burned that he is not expected to live.   Besides the husband there are five children, the oldest being seven years of age and the youngest thirteen months old, which makes the catastrophe doubly sad.   The little children had to witness the terrible accident, but were too small to render any aid to the father, who was engaged in the fiercest struggle of his life—a struggle with death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 13, 1909

Dickson, Via - Mrs. J. H. Whitehill and daughter, Mrs. Ada Eastman, returned home Tuesday evening from Riverton, Neb., where they were called March 25th, in companv with Mr. J. H. Whitehill by the death of their daughter, Mrs. Via Dickson. Mrs. Dickson was born three miles north of this city and spent most of her life in this county. She would have been 30 years of age the 9th of May. She leaves a bereaved husband and four motherless children to mourn her untimely death. Mr. Whitehill remains there for a time to help care for the family. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 4, 1907

Dillinger, Charley          
[Correspondence   of    The    Journal]— Charley Dillinger, youngest son of James and Nancy Dillinger, was born in Greene county, Iowa, March 1, 1878; departed this life at his home five miles from Clarinda, Saturday, July 21, 1917, age 38 years 4 months and 21 days.   He was married to Miss Lizzie Hutson, Oct. 31, 1906, who is left to bear the burden of life alone with five  small  children,   the   oldest only 10 years of age.  He also leaves his aged parents and two sisters, Mrs. Gates of Glidden, la., and Mrs. Lizzie Hurley of Rolfe, la., and two brothers, Robert Dillinger of Pagosa Springs, Colo., and Will Dillinger of Clarinda. Charley was always an industrious young man full of life till the last three months when he was taken with sciatic rheumatism.   All was done to help him that could be done and God only sent the angel of death to quiet his pain. May the blessing of our Heavenly, Father rest upon the broken home and help the ones who are left to feel that it will be only a short time till we will all be called to meet our God and may God so bless the widow and help her to bring the little ones  up to serve their God and be useful men and women is the wish of one who deeply sympathizes with the little family. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 2, 1917

CHARLES DILLINGER
At his home northeast of this city, about midnight, Saturday, occurred the death of Charles Dillinger, a farmer. Mr. Dillinger had not been well all spring and summer, having experienced much trouble with rheumatism. His late illness and death was caused by congestion of the lungs.  
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church, at Hawleyville 2:00 o'clock a.m. Tuesday contacted by Rev. Douglas of New Market. His remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Hawleyville.
Mr. Dillinger was a native of Iowa and was born March 1, 1879. He tad been for some time the owner of a threshing machine which he operated in the country districts near Clarinda. He is survived by a wife and five small children. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Dillinger also survive him. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 26, 1917

HAWLEYVILLE
Father of Six Children Taken in the Prime of Life—Many Relatives Survive.

CHARLEY DILLINGER.
Charley Dillinger was born near Glidden. Carrol Co., Ia., on March 1st, 1878, departed this life July 21st, 1917, at his home near Hawleyville, la., at the age of 38 yrs., 4 mos. and 20 das. He was married to Lizzie Hutson, Oct. 31st, 1906, to this union were born six children, Ray age 10, John age 9, Edith age 6, Mable age 3 and Hellen 13 months old, one daughter having died in infancy. He also leaves father, mother, two sisters and two brothers, the brothers are Robert Dillinger of Pagosa, Colo., and Will Dillinger of Hawleyville, la., the sisters are Mrs, Lizzie Hurley of Rolfe, la., and Dr. Hanna Gates of Glidden, la., besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
He is gone from this world of sorrow. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 26, 1917

Dillinger, Helen - Helen Dillinger.
Mrs. Charles Dillinger had the misfortune to lose her baby Helen, last week, the baby having passed away on Wednesday, Sept, 25th, at her home west of Hawleyville. The little one was born June 14th, 1916, being thus just past fifteen months old when taken from the home to the home of eternal happiness and life. Mrs. Dillinger has the sincere sympathy of many friends from having lost her husband also, the 21st of last July. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 4, 1917

Daughter of Mrs. C. Dillinger.
The little daughter, age about 15 months, of Mrs. Charles Dillinger, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1917, in Nebraska township. The funeral was at the family home Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 26; burial in the Hawleyville cemetery. Clarinda Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 4, 1917

Dillinger, Helen - Mrs Charles Dillinger had the misfortune to lose her baby Helen, last week, the baby having passed away on Wednesday, Sept 25th, at her home west of Hawleyville. The little one was born June 14th, 1916, being thus just past fifteen months old when taken from the home to the home of eternal happiness and life. Mrs Dillinger has the sincere sympathy of many friends from having lost her husband also, the 21st of last July. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 4, 1917

Dillinger, Lizzie Rentella Elizabeth Hutson -   Mrs. Charley Dillinger died Saturday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos  Hutson,  funeral services were held from the Hawleyville church Monday afternoon.    She  was  laid to rest in the Hawleyville cemetery by the side of  her husband  and  baby, who preceded her in death such a short time ago.    She   leaves  to  mourn   her loss four small  children, aged father and mother, one sister and one brother. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 20, 1917

Rentella Elizabeth Huston was born Jan. 23, 1875, near Elmo, Mo., departed this life Dec. 15, 1917, at the home of her parents near Hawleyville, at the age of 42 years 10 months and 22 days. She was united in marriage to Charles Dilinger Oct. 31, 1906. To this union six children were born. Two daughters and husband preceded her in death, her husband having died July 31, and baby Helen Sept. 25 of this year. She leaves two sons, Ray and John, and two daughters, Edith and Mabel. She united with the Christian church at Siam at the age of 18 and was a good worker in the chureh and Sunday school until her marriage. From that time her life has been devoted to her home and family. She also leaves a father, mother and sister, Mrs. Fred Huston of Hawleyville. She had been afflicted for sometime. Although a great sufferer she bore it all in patience. The funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 17 at the Methodist church in Hawleyville. Rev. O. A. Douglas of New Market conducted the services. She was laid to rest in the Hawleyville cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 20, 1917 [scrapbook page H81]

Dinsmore, George

DROWNS  IN NISHNABOTNA
George Dinsmore of Farragut was drowned in the Nishna Botna river last Friday evening, when he went swimming with four other men after working in the hayfield all day. The river was low, and although everyone in the party knew the hole was there, they did not anticipate any danger. The first they noticed was when Frank Palm, who was on the bank saw Dinsmore had his mouth submerged, but he went down before they could reach him, and did not rise.   None of the crowd were expert swimmers, so they telephoned to town from the Cutler place, near which the tragedy occurred.
A hayrake was used to drag the hole, and it wasn't until nine o'clock Saturday morning that the body was recovered. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church, 2:30 Sunday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. R. E. Harvey, and burial was made in the Locust Grove cemetery. George Ashby   Dinsmore  was 37 years of age at the time of his death, and leaves a father, Frank Dinsmore, and three brothers, Harry of Hamburg, Leon, who lives at Balfour, and Frank Levi, who is with the 168th Regiment, in France. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 8, 1918

Dinwiddie, George's MOTHER - Word was received from Newburn, Iowa, yesterday, of the death of the aged mother of George Dinwiddie, of this city, by whose illness he was called there a week ago. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 15, 1908

Douglas, Elizabeth - Mrs Elizabeth Douglas, colored, died Thursday, March 16, 1916, at her home in Nebraska township, Page county, age about 70 years. Her funeral was held the following Sunday, at the family home, conducted by Rev W.A. Mitchell, pastor of the Second Baptist church in Clarinda, and burial was in the Hawleyville cemetery. A friend has written the following concering her:

"Elizabeth Shores was born in Franklin county, Mo., was married in Corning, Ia, July 7, 1875, to Jeremiah Douglas. To this union six children were born---three survive, also a step-daughter, one grandson and two brothers and one sister. She united with the Methodist Episcopal church in a series of meetings held at the school house some years ago. Along at the first of her illness she called her children to her bedside and told them she was ready to go whenever she was called, but she knew not when that time would be. Several months after that her condition was so she could not talk much; had been in poor health for several years, and confined to her bed a year and a half. She bore her illness with marked patience. While she was grateful for the smallest favors she was included not to want to disturb or be of more trouble to anyone that she could possible be. She was a kind and loving wife and mother. She had made plans for her own burial." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 30, 1916

Elizabeth Douglas - Elizabeth Douglas, colored, died at her home east of Hawleyville, at the approximate 70 years of age. Death was due to paralysis. Interment was in the Hawleyville cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Mar 28, 1916

Thursday morning March 16, about 9:30, Mrs Jeremiah Douglass passed peacefully away at her home near the Elm Grove school house. Elizabeth Shores was born in slavery in Franklin county, Mo., about seventy years ago and was married July 7, 1875 to Jeremiah Douglass, who preceeded his wife to the better land two years ago. Mrs Douglass was a loving, faithful wife, a devoted mother and a kind and considerate neighbor. The high esteem in which she was held was attested by the beautiful floral offerings and the great number of friends and neighbors of both races who gathered at the home Saturday afternoon, where a short but impressive service was conducted y Rev Mr Mitchell of the colored Baptist church of Clarinda, to pay their last earthly tribute. Mrs Douglass has been a great sufferer for several years, and about eighteen months ago was stricken with paralysis and has been a helpless invalid ever since. She bore her sufferings with Christian patience, being ever grateful for the smallest favor. While she had the blessed pleasure of being cared for with tenderest love and devotion by her daughter, Hallie, Mrs Stewart has done everything that willing hands and a loving heart could do to make her mother's last earthly hours comfortable and happy, and with the sincere sympathy which the many friends and neighbors extend to her and the other sorrowing relatives there is also a feeling of blessed humility and thankfulness that we have known and have dwelling among us one who has so faithfully kept the fifth commandment.

John Shores of Sioux City was here last week, called by the death of his sister, Mrs Elizabeth Douglass.

Douglas, Harry - Harry Douglas, (colored) died of scrofala Tuesday night at seven o'clock at the home of his parents east of the city. The funeral was held yesterday at the home and the body interred at the Hawleyville cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1904

Douthit, Charles D. - Charles D. Douthit, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Douthit, north of the city, died Friday, Sept. 13,1901, at the family home, aged 19 years and 3 days. He had been in poor health for a long time but his death was unexpected at the time. A bright and intelligent young man, just entering on a life of usefulness in the world has been blotted out. The funeral took place Sunday at 2:30 at the U. P. church, conducted by Dr. T. C. Smith. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 12, 1901

Chas. D. Douthit, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Douthit, died this morning after a long illness, aged nineteen years and three days. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, in the United Presbyterian.church, conducted by Dr. T. C. Smith. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 13, 1901

Douthit, Quinton -
Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Douthit were called to mourn the death of their little three year old son, Quinton Shrader Douthit, Sunday evening, May 31, 1908, at their home in north Clarinda. Last Thursday evening the little one was severely burned by scalding hot water about the neck and shoulders from a tea­kettle boiling over, and while everything possible was done to relieve his suffering it seemed of no avail and he gradually sank away until death released him from pain. It seems that Mrs. Douthit had placed Quinton in a chair near the gasoline stove to keep him comfortable in the damp, chilly atmosphere. A tea­kettle of water was on the stove which boiled over and the water struck Quinton on the back of the neck, runniug down his back and one arm burning and blistering the flesh in a terrible manner. Mrs Douthit was in another room for a moment and rushed to his assistance but the awful work had been done. The neighbors and a physician rendered all possible assistance but to no avail. It is a sad blow to the fond parents and they have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the home, conducted by Rev. Abel, and the little one laid to rest in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Jun 4, 1908

Quinton S. Douthit. Quinton Scudder Douthit, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Douthit, died Sunday, May 31, shortly before six o'clock p. m., from the effects of the scald received last Thursday evening. The scald was received from a tea kettle which was on the gasoline stove. The little boy was sitting on a chair with his back toward the stove when the tea kettle boiled over, and the boiling water from the spout fell upon the back of the little boy's neck inflicting a frightful scald on his neck, back and shoulders and down his spine. Everything that was possible was done to save the little life but the shock had been too great and Quinton passed away seventy-two hours after the injury was received.
Quinton was born January 16, 1906, and was 2 years, 4 months and 15 days old at the time of his death. One little brother about three months old survives him with the bereaved parents. The funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. W. Abel. The sympathy of all is extended to the parents in their deep sorrow. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 2, 1908

Fidler, Charles B. - Charles B. Fidler was born Feb 24th, 1854, in Dubuque county, Ia., and departed this life Jan 10th, 1914, aged 59 years, 10 months and 19 days. He was married to Dolly Hopkins in 1876, of Harrison county, Mo. To this union were born seven children, one son, Chas. Franklin, preceded his father to the grave. He leaves a wife, four sons, two daughters and sixteen grandchildren to mourn their loss. His children are Eddie Fidler of Clarinda, Fred S. and Jird of Hawleyville, Don Fidler of Gravity, Mrs Ernest Coon, Eliott, Ia, Mrs Harry Owen, Ladoga, Ia. He also leaves an aged mother, one sister and one brother of California, two sisters and one brother in Idaho. He was a kind and loving husband and father, an honest and upright citizen and one who was always ready to help in any need. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church of Hawleyville, Wednesday at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Methodist pastor. Interment was in Hawleyville cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1914

Charley Fiddler, an old settler of this county who has conducted a sawmill along the timber belt east of the city, was found dead Monday morning on the road between Shambaugh and Sam Pitman's. He had been to Shambaugh with a crowd and started for home. No one seems to know the cause of his death. He was about 69 years of age. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 15, 1914

Hakes, Glen - Glen Hakes, the 19 year old son of W.D. Hakes, died Jan 13, after a two weeks severe illness of stomach trouble. The funeral was held at the M.E. church in Shambaugh, Sunday at 10 am , and interment at the Hawleyville cemetery. He was a bright and intelligent boy. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 21, 1909

Glen Hakes, the 19 year old son of W. D. Hakes, died Jan. 13, after a two weeks severe illness of stomach trouble. The funeral was held at the M. E. church in Shambaugh, Sunday at 10 a. m., and interment at the Hawleyville cemetery. He was a bright and intelligent boy. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 21, 1909

Glen Hakes' Death.
A late message from Shambaugh brings the sad news of Glen Hakes' death at 11 o'clock this forenoon, after suffering two weeks with appendicitis. The young man was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hakes and was a student at Amity College this winter. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 14, 1909

Haley, Helen V. Ruth, 86 of Villisca, died Sunday, Oct. 29,1995 at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, where she had been a patient for the past nine days,       
She was born May 16,1909 at Carbon, the daughter of William and Daisy Belle McKee Ruth. She married Bill Haley Sept. 27,1927. He preceded her in death Aug. 22,1990.
Haley was a janitor at the Adams County Courthouse, Corning, and later cooked at the Nodaway school.
She is survived by children Becky and Frank Bailey, Villisca; Michael and Marjorie Haley, Exira; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Virginia Haley, Nodaway. Linda Biggs, Clarinda, is a special friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Floyd; grandson, Larry Haley; great grandson, Christopher Skow and brother, George Ruth.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Wolfe Funeral Home, Villisca, with Rev, Alfred Hunter officiating. Burial was in Nodaway Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Villisca EMTs or Nodaway Playground.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 1, 1995

Hecox - Mr Truman Hecox died Aug 23, at his home southeast of Hawleyville, aged 77 years. He had not been sick long but the infirmities of old age were more than his physical constitution could endure and he peacefully passed away. Mr Hecox had resided in this county for thirty-five years and was well known to many. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death. The funeral was held Sunday, Aug 25, at the home and his remains laid to rest in the Hawleyville cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 5, 1907

Hecox, Emeline - Another Old Person Gone - The death of Mrs Emeline Hecox on March 9th at the State Hospital removed another of our early settlers, who has lived in these parts for more than forty years, her age being more than 86 years. Remains were taken to her former home near Hawleyville, and from there the funeral cortege bore them to their last resting place in Hawleyville cemetery, beside the husband who died seven years ago. Apoplexy is stated as the cause of death, Mrs Hecox having been an inmate of the state hospital for only a month and a half. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mr 16, 1916

Mrs Emeline Hecox - Mrs Emeline Hecox died of apoplexy at Clarinda, Thursday night, March 9, 1916, aged 85 years 8 months and 29 days. The funeral was held Saturday, March 11, from the home about two miles south of Hawleyville, conducted by Rev D.L. Hower. Interment was in the Hawleyville cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 23, 1916

Another Old Person Gone. The death of Mrs. Emeline Hecox on March 9th at the State Hospital removed another of our early settlers, who has lived in these parts for more than forty years, her age being more than 86 years. Remains were taken to her former home near Hawleyville, and from there the funeral cortege bore them to their last resting place in Hawleyville cemetery, beside the husband who died seven years ago. Apoplexy is stated as the cause of death, Mrs Hecox having been an inmate of the state hospital for only a month and a half. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 16, 1916

Mrs  Ernaline  Hecox.
Mrs. Emaline Hecox died of apoplexy at Clarinda, Thursday night, March 9, 1916, age 85 years 8 months and 29 days. The funeral was held Saturday, March 11, from the home about two miles south of Hawleyville, conducted by Rev. D. I. Hower. Interment was in the Hawleyville cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 23, 1916

Hodge - Obituary—John W. Hodge.
John Wesley Hodge was born Nov. 30, 1838, at Randolph county, Ind., and died Nov. 11, 1916, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jake Gwin at Hawleyville, la., age 77 years, 11 months and 13 days.
At the age of five, he with his parents, moved to Cedar Rapids, la, and resided there until the Civil War. On Nov. 28, 1863, he enlisted in company A Fifteenth regiment, Iowa Vol. Inf., and served three years. Being mustered out July 24th, 1865, at Louisville, Ky.
He was united in marriage to Matilda Mann, May 11, 1866, at Greenfield, la. To this union five children were born, four of whom are living. One son, Jacob, died at Hawleyville in 1903, and his wife died in 1910, at Hawleyville. Those left to mourn his death are: Albert, of Nodaway, la.; George and Will, of Villisca, and Mrs. Mary Given, of Hawleyville, and also a step daughter, Mrs. Sarah Baker, of Hawleyville, and a step son, Jacob Joshen, of Gravity, la.; also a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Given's home Monday afternoon, at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. Willis A, Wells. Interment in the Hawleyville cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 16, 1916

Obituary
John Hodge of Hawleyville died there at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jacob Givens, Saturday, Nov. 11,
1916, after an illness extending over two years. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Givens home, conducted by the Rev. Willis A. Wells of Hawleyville.
Interment was in the Hawleyville cemetery.

The deceased is survived by several children, as follows: Mrs. Jacob Givens of Hawleyville; George
Hodge and William Hodge of Villisca and Al Hodge of Nodaway. Two step-children who survive are Mrs. Andrew Baker of Hawleyville and John Joslin of near Gravity.

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 16, 1916

Hoffman, Magdalene - Mrs. Magdalene Hoffman died Monday at the home of her son, residing southwest of Shambaugh, aged 68 years 11 months and 25 days. She was an old resident of the county. Her husband died last December. The fnneral took place yesterday at 10 o'clock, and interment at the Butler cemetery. Page County Democrat, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 26, 1906

Magdalena (Good) Hoffman was born in Hocking county, Ohio, July 28,1838, and died July 23, 1906, aged 67 years, 11 months and 23 days. She was married to Henry L. Hoffman, August 4, 1859. Six children, four sons and two daughters, and five grandchildren are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother and grandmother. Four brothers and three sisters also survive her. She was converted in her thirteenth year and united with the Mennonite church. She was found ever faithful and true. Her companion died in December, 1905. The funeral was held from the home Wednesday morning at ten o'clock, a large number of relatives and friends being present. J. H. Hoffman, of Bern, Kans., and Miss Mary Hoffman, of Rosaline, Nebr., were among the relatives present from a distance. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 27, 1906

Mrs. Magdalena Hoffman, whose husband, Henry Hoffman, died last December, was found dead in her bed yesterday morning. Although Mrs Hoffman's death was very sudden it was not altogether unexpected as she had been in very poor health for several months, being subject to heart trouble, which was the cause of her death. Mrs. Hoffman was born in Ohio, July 28,1838 and at the time of her death was 68 years, 11 months and 25 days old. She had been living with a son and two daughters on the old home place. The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow morning at ten o'clock. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 24, 1906

Holland, Hannah Dale Bentley
For more than a half century a resident of Page county, near Hawleyville, is the record of Mrs. Miles H. Holland, who died on Christmas day, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. Jackson. The funeral was held at Hawleyville, Willis A. Wells of Hawleyville conducting services, and interment was made in Hawleyville cemetery.
Hannah Dale Bentley was born in Manchester, England, April 13th, 1848. When ten years of age she came to America with her parents, settling in Iowa near Hawleyville. At time of death she was thus 67 years, 8 months and 12 days of age. She was united in marriage to Miles H. Holland Aug. 10th, 1865, four children being born to them. The oldest, Mabel, died in infancy, the others, Mrs. Crag Jackson, George Holland of near Hawleyville, and Mrs. Arthur Martindale of Broadwater, Nebr., were all present at the funeral. Besides these children, she leaves to mourn her loss sixteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and two brothers, John and Sherman Bentley of near Hawleyville, and two sisters, Mrs. C. W. Beavers and Mrs. S. B. Huggins, both of Wyoming. At the funeral the two brothers, one grandson, two sons and a nephew acted as pallbearers. All of the relatives were present except the two sisters. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 30, 1915

Holmes - Miss Nellie A. Holmes died last Thursday night at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jesse Winger, living southwest of the city. Miss Holmes was a bright and amiable young girl, only fifteen years of age, and her untimely death from consumption is deeply regretted by all who knew her. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon. Page County Democrat, Clarinda, Iowa, May 1, 1902

Holt - IN MEMORIAM.
Paul Clifton Holt. Paul Clifton Holt was born April 1, 1912, and died Feb. 6, 1917, aged 4 years 10 months and 6 days. His illness lasted about three weeks. He bore his illness patiently, without complaint till the day passed away. His suffering was intense during his last hours. Paul was a bright little fellow and a favorite with all who knew him and will be missed at home and at Sunday school alike. His funeral was conducted from the home of L. R. Bales, his grandfather, on account of the illness of his brother. Rev. Mr. Hulbert officiated at the funeral. The floral offerings bespoke the esteem in which he was held, for they completely covered the casket. Flower pots were presented to his mother in living memory. The body was laid to rest in the Davis cemetery beside that of his brother, who preceded him about three years ago. Clarinda Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 1, 1917

Holt - OBITUARY RECORD.
Paul Holt
Paul Holt, the 5 year old son of Mr Mrs. W.W. Holt of Clarinda, died at his parents' home in Clarinda, Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, 1917. Funeral was were held at the home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. M. Hulbert. Interment was in the Davis cemetery in East River township. Clarinda Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 8, 1917

Honnon, Johnie - The   funeral   service   of   old   uncle Johnie Honnon was conducted at the M. E. church by Rev. Parker, pastor of the M. E. church of Blanchard last Saturday.   He and wife were citizens of College Springs for a great many years.  but after his wife died a few years ago he moved to near Blanchard. He is said by some to have been 96 years old at the  time of his  death. He had outlived his day of usefulness nd the present generation had grown up and did not know who uncle Johnie was. Many of his old friends were present at the funeral. We noticed Mrs. Fred  Tomlinson  of Clarinda among them. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 1, 1917

Horn, Elijah

Elijah Horn died Friday morning at 9:50, at the home of his daughter, Mrs W.S. Probasco, at the age of 73 years, 1 month and 24 days. He was born in Ross, Ohio, February 11, 1832. He was twice married, his first companion being Miss Maggie Cullumber, of Madison, Wis., and some years after the death of his first wife he was married to Mrs S.J. Combs, of near Westboro, Mo. He enlisted in the army twice, during the rebellion the second time for two years, serving until the close of the war. Mr Horn was formerly a member of the Methodist church, but for the past eight years, he has been a member of the Baptist church. His remains taken last Saturday morning to Westboro, Mo., at which place the funeral services were conducted. He leaves one daughter, and many friends to mourn his loss. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 11, 1905

Mr. Elijah Horn died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. S. Probasco, in southeast Clarinda, aged 73 years, 1 month and 24 days. The body was carefully embalmed by McCowen & Son and shipped to his former home at Westboro, Mo., Saturday, to be laid to rest by the side of his deceased wife. - April 1905

Hornback, Frank - Frank Butler Hornback, aged 15 years, 11 months and 26 days, died March 14, 1908, at he home of his father, J.D. Hornback, at Hawleyville, after a sickness of 9 days, with measles, complicated with bronchitis. The funeral was held at Hawleyville Sunday, conducted by Rev Hunter, of New Market. This is the second death from measles at Hawleyville within the last few days, Wilbert Chamberlain also having succumbed to this disease. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 17, 1908

Houston, Mary E. - Mary E. Houston, wife of A.M. Houston, died Tuesday, Feb 29, 1916, at their home at Pawnee City, Nebr. Her maiden name was Ryerson. She was born May 19, 1870, in Caldwell county, Mo. She came to Iowa with her parents when she was 4 years old. She lived in Taylor county and in the vicinity of Braddyville in her younger days, and taught school in Buchanan and Amity township, Page county. She was married to A.M. Houston, July 11, 1890, at Braddyville. Two sons were born to Mr and Mrs Houston---Donald, now 15 years of age, and Hobart, 12 years old. She is survived by her husband, two sons; her mother, Mrs A.F. Large of Braddyville; two brothers, W.R. Ryerson of Red Oak, and Earl Ryerson, who is Mr Houston's partner in the drug business at Pawnee City. The funeral was held Thursday, March 2, at Pawnee City, conducted by the pastor there of the Presbyterian church, of which she died a member. Clarinda newspaper, Mar 1916

Howard, BOY COMMITS SUICIDE.
Glen Howard, Formerly of Clarinda, Shoots Self in Wyoming
Sixteen year old Glen Howard, son of T. H. Howard, of Melstone, Wyo., who left Clarinda about three years ago, shot himself with a 22-caliber rifle, Monday, July 17, 1916, and died from the effects of the wound, Saturday, July 22, 1916.
During the whole of the summer, the boy had not acted naturally, not wanting to work, and on the day on which he shot himself, had refused to work for his father, and had gone off to a neighboring farm where he was quite intimate with some girls of about his own age. There he told them that he intended to shoot himself with a rifle which he had borrowed. He left their farm and between there and his home shot himself, the bullet entering the abdomen, below the ribs and coming out at the shoulder blade.
T. H. Howard, the father, brought the body to Ottumwa, where it was laid beside that of Mrs. Howard, the mother of the boy, who died several years ago.   Thomas and Henry Howard of Clarinda and W. E. Howard and J. F. Pearson of Shambaugh went to Ottumwa to attend the funeral which was held on Friday, Aug. 28, 1916. T. H. Howard returned with them to Clarinda and is visiting in this city for a few days before returning to Wyoming. Clarinda Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 3, 1916

W. E. Howard and Jack Pierson went to Ottumwa last Wednesday evening where they attended the funeral of Glen the 17 year old son of Henry Howard, who died in Montana, and was brought to Ottumwa for interment. They were accompanied back to Shambaugh by his father, Mr. Henry Howard, who is visiting relatives here this week.Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 3, 1916

Hoyt, F.C. - The news reached this city Tuesday that F. C. Hoyt, superintendent of the Mt. Pleasant insane hospital, died that morning from consumption. He will be remembered as the superintendent of the Clarinda hospital for several years. His remains will be taken to Kansas City for interment. Many warm friends to Mrs. Hoyt will extend sympathy to the bereaved widow. Page County Democrat, Clarinda, Iowa, May 23, 1902

Dr. F. C. Hoyt Dead
Dr. F. C. Hoyt, formerly superintendent of the state hospital here, and for the past four years superintendent of the hospital at Mt. Pleasant, died this morning at Kansas City, of tuberculosis. His condition has been considered serious for some time and six weeks ago he was taken to Denver,
Colorado, but obtained no relief.
He was brought back to Kansas City, and there died, as stated. He was an unusually skillful physician and very popular wherever known. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 21, 1901

Jackson, Herbert Walter - Hawleyville was saddened, Saturday, when word came that little Herbert Jackson had passed away on the way to Clarinda, where he was being taken to the Kennelworth hospital for a surgical operation, which the doctors said was the only thing which could save his life. He had been ill for the past six weeks.

He was nine years, two months and eleven days old at the time of his death, March 30, 1918. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Jackson, his father having passed out of this life on November 20, 1911. Also an infant brother and sister, one older and one younger than himself, are in their Heavenly home. His mother, Eva Jackson, two brothers, Perry and Guy, and three sisters, Mrs Gladys Bentley, Mrs Irene Lower, and Opal, are left to mourn his death and are living in Hawleyville.

Little Herbert is well known as having a very loving and cheerful disposition, a favorite among all his playmates. He was a member of the Methodist Sunday school, his name being also on the Birthday record.

The funeral services were held at the Hawleyville church Sunday, Mar 31 at 2 pm, conducted by the Rev Willis A. Wells. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 4, 1918

Hawleyville, Iowa, April 3 -- Herbert Walter Jackson was 9 years 2 months and 11 days old at the time of his death, March 30, 1918. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Jackson; his father having passed out of this life on Nove 20, 1911, also an infant brother and sister, one older and one younger than himself are in their Heavenly home. His mother, Eva Jackson, two brothers, Perry and Guy, and three sisters, Mrs Gladys Bentley, Mrs Irene Lower, and Opal, are left to mourn his death and are living in this community. Little Herbert is well known as having a very loving and cheerful disposition, a favorite among all his playmates. He was a member of our Sunday school--his name being also on our Birthday record. He had been confined to his bed for the past seven weeks, and had received all the medical attention that could be administered, but with no avail.

The funeral services were held at the Hawleyville church, Sunday, March 31, at 2 pm, conducted by Rev Willis A. Wells. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 4, 1918 [this is also in the PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT April 11, 1918 under the title of Herbert Walter Johnson]

The little son of Eva Jackson, died last Saturday and was laid to rest in the Hawleyville cemetery last Sunday. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 4, 1918

Kling, Elizabeth A. Pricer - Elizabeth A. Kling, 85 of Aplington, formerly of Clarinda, died Friday, Oct. 13,1995 at Maple Manor Care Center, Aplington, after a few weeks of illness.
She was bom Sept. 30, 1910, at Grand lsland, Ne., the daughter of Lewis and Marie Mosley Pricer. She was raised by grandparents, Sam and Rebecca Mosley.
On Dec. 26,1930, she married Byron Kling, who preceded her in death July 5, 1994. Kling had worked at MHI before her retirement. The couple moved to Aplington to be near their son and family.
She is survived by three children: Michael and Joyce Kling, Aplington; Sharon and Charles Brown, Newton; Patty and Rex Phipps, McMinnville, Or. There are seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Parrie Lee Thompson, Clarinda, is a sister, and James Hyland, Indianapolis, In., is a half brother. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two half brothers, Jack Hyland and Herbert Pricer.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, with Rev. Ray Fox officiating Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 18, 1995

McElwain, George W.
From A. W. Armstrong of Hepburn, who lives at the soldiers' home at Marshalltown. Iowa, The Journal has received the following from the home, under the date of Sept. 2, 1921:
"George W. McElwain, late of the Twelfth Illinois infantry, died here at the home, Aug. 2, age 78 years. Paralysis caused his death. For a number of years he was a guard here at the home, highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was long a well known citizen of the south part of Page county." Clarinda Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 8, 1921

McGirl, Ada Lindley
The funeral of Mrs. Ada Lindley McGirl was held Thursday afternoon, Aug. 25, 1921, at 2:30, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Lindley, on West Grant street. Rev. A. S. Woodard, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Shenandoah, conducted the funeral services. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery.
Ada Lindley McGirl was born in Carbon, Iowa, Nov. 9, 1900, and passed away in Clarinda Tuesday evening Aug. 23, 1921, aged 20 years 9 months and 14 days. She moved with her parents to Clarinda in 1908 where she attended the public schools of this city. On April 14, 1918, she was united in marriage to J. E. McGirl of this city. She united with the First Methodist Episcopal church of Clarinda in the spring of 1916. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband and a little boy, James Henry, who is about 20 months old; also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Lindley, two brothers, L. Lindley of Mount Ayr and Lester' Lindley of near Clarinda; two sisters, Mrs. Louie Hartstock of Nampa, Ida., and Beulah Lindley of Clarinda. Mrs. Hartstock was unable to attend the funeral because of the distance. The death of Mrs. McGirl came as a great shock to her relatives and friends.
While she had complained of headache earlier in the day, yet she seemed to be in her accustomed health later, and was ill only a few minutes before her death.   Clarinda Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1921

                 
Ada Lindley McGirl
Ada Lindley McGirl was born at Carbon, Iowa, Nov. 9th 1900, and died in Clarinda, Iowa, Aug. 23rd 1921, aged 20 years 9 mo and 14 days. She moved with her parents to Clarinda in 1908 where she attended the public schools. On April 4th 1918 she was united in marriage to J. E. McGirl of this city.
She united with the First Methodist Church of Clarinda in the spring of 1916.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and little boy who is about 20 months old, besides the father, mother, two sisters and two brothers.
Her death was very sudden and unexpected to the friends and relatives. She wakened her husband in the night by her restlessness and upon being questioned said that her side was hurting her. He told her to lay still and it would surely get better. But a little later he heard a rather unnatural sound and arose to light the lamp and found her dead.
The funeral services were held at the Chas. Lindley home on West Grant street Thursday afternoon
August the 25th. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1921

Mrs. Ada Linley McGirl.
Mrs. Ada Linley McGirl died at her home in this city Tuesday evening, Aug. 23, 1921, about 9 o'clock. She had not been well this summer, but her death was entirely unexpected. She had been down town in the afternoon and had prepared supper and had done her evening's work as usual. She leaves her husband, John McGirl, and a little boy about three years old. The funeral is to be this afternoon from the home of her parents on West Grant street. Clarinda Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1921

McKee, Charles LeRoy - Charles L. "Roy" McKee was bom April 28,1909 in Braddyville to William McKee. He was the youngest of four children.
McKee attended Braddyville High School and graduated in 1926. He attended lowa State College for two years. He married Florence Willsie July 14, 1934. They had two children.
He began his career in aircraft building in Marysville, Ks., in the early 1930s. He learned to fly in 1933, and has been an active pilot since.
He farmed at Shambaugh from 1934-35. He moved to Tulsa, Ok., in 1936 to work for Spartan Aircraft. In 1938, he moved his family to Wichita, Ks., and worked for Stearman, which is Boeing. He helped set up the B-29 production line during the war. McKee worked for Rawdon Brothers Aircraft following the war.
In 1950, he moved his family to Boulder, Co., and then to Shambaugh, where he farmed until 1953. He was hired by Lennox Furnace Company, Des Moines, to build flaps and ailerons for the F-86.
McKee was an active member of College Hill United Methodist Church, and the Silver Link Sunday School class. He served as president of the class,and taught Sunday school for many years.
While his children were growing up, he was active in Boys Scouts. He was also a member of the Kiwanis and served as president from 1979-80.
McKee was also active in the OX-5 Club, and was treasurer at the time of his death.
He and his wife delivered Meals on Wheels every Monday since 1973.
Survivors include his wife, Florence; sons, Weldon, Fair Oaks, Ca.; Richard, Dodge City, Ks.; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother, Jim, Dubuque; sister, Esther Anderson, Clarinda.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Homer.

Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, with visitation from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Clarinda Cemetery.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 1, 1995

McQueen - TIRED OF LIFE     POISON ENDED ALL
"I can't stand it any longer. I am going to take this and end it all", said Pomery McQueen to his friend Jake Given at Hawleyville Thursday morning, as he exhibited a bottle taken from his pocket. Given tried to dissuade him, asking him to forget it and stay to dinner.
McQueen accepted the invitation,, and ate dinner with his friends the Givens, in the old neighborhood where he lived for many years, but left recently for Nebraska.
After dinner Givens was compelled to hitch his team and go to work. He left McQueen, with a word of good cheer. McQueen also left, going north of Hawleyville past the bridge, near the Chas. Spaulding
residence. Here Ivan Eastman found him unconscious a short time afterward, as Eastman came driving past. A doctor was called, and the man taken to Kennelworth Hospital in Clarinda, all being done for him that human aid could do. But he had drank the contents of a 1 ounce bottle of carbolic acid, and it was too late, death ensuing shortly after reaching the hospital. The medicine had been obtained from Walker's Drug Store in New Market, where McQueen signed for it in the way that the law requires.
The body was taken to Harmon's Funeral Home, being taken from there to the Hawleyville cemetry Monday afternoon, and interred, in the presence of sympathetic friends who had known "Pum" McQueen in days gone by. His had been a dissapointed life. There were family troubles. Five children are living, sent by the county to an orphans home, to grow into useful men and women. Four children are dead. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wilson, formerly a pastor at New Market, and acquainted with the family.
Hosea Pomeroy McQueen was born in Henry County, Ill., April 16th, 1868, being thus 53 years of age. He leaves a sister and two half sisters, six half brothers, besides his five living children. [source] CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 18, 1921

DEATH BY CARBOLIC ACID.
Pomeroy McQueen Commits Suicide— Lived Near Hawleyville Locality.

Pomeroy McQueen of Hawleyville was discovered lying on the ground one and one-half miles north of that place, Thursday afternoon of last week, by I. C. Eastman of Clarinda. By Mr. McQueen's side was an empty ounce bottle the label of which showed that it had contained carbolic acid. Mr. Eastman came upon him while driving by in his automobile.
Mr. McQueen was alive when found, but it was evident that he could not live long. Mr. Eastman called up the sheriff's office and was answered by Deputy Sheriff Stanley Pfander, who took his automobile and drove with Dr. A. M. Sherman to where Mr. McQueen was.
When they arrived on the spot it was found that Mr. McQueen was very near the end. He was, however, brought by automobile by I. C. Eastman and Douglas Miller to Clarinda, and was taken to the Kenelworth Hospital. He was found about 5:30 p.m., and died at the hospital about 8 o'clock the same evening.
It was learned that Mr. McQueen had purchased an ounce of carbolic acid at a New Market drug store, and that it had been bought in confromity with the law.
Coroner Roy E. Harmon decided that it was unnecessary to hold an inquest over the remains. The remains were taken to the Harmon Funeral Home; until the funeral Tuesday afternoon. There was a religious service at the Hawleyville cemetery, where interment took place.   Mr. McQueen was 53 years of age.
His immediate family is widely scattered. [source] CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 18, 1921

Services for Opal B. Moore, 81 of Elms Haven Nursing Home, Thornton, Co., were Sept 20 at the Gude Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Norman Morris officiating.
Moore, who was born March 5,1914 in Page County, the daughter of Charles N, and Retta L. (Coy) Beauchamp, died Sept. 14. 1995 in Thornton.
She married Ira Alvin Moore, Jr., in Bedford in 1931, who preceded her in death.
Moore is survived by her children, Richard and Peggy Moore, Broomfield, Co.; Eleanor and Tom Boyt, Denver, Co.; Laurene Bartell, Denver; Russell and Phyllis Moore, North Glen, Co.; Judy and Jerry Zelenda, Schuyler, Ne.; Ruth and Carl Dalton, Nebraska City, Ne.; 15 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren, and sister, Maxine Scheidennan, Grand Junction, Co.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Dale and Beryl Beauchamp and Lawrence Beauchamp.
A housewife and former resident of Nebraska City, Moore was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 18, 1995

Moser, Mary Jane
Mrs. Mary Jane Moser, mother of O. G. Moser and Ralph Moser of this city, died at her home at Mound City, Mo., Monday, Aug.. 29, 1921 Mrs. Moser had been in ill health for some time and because of this several of her children and their families had gone to Mound City to see her. The day before her death there were about fifty of her relatives at her home. Her death, until a few hours before it occurred, was unexpected. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, Sept. 1, 1921, at the South Bethel church, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Lynn Jones, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which Mrs. Moser was a member. O. G. Moser and family and Ralph Moser and family of Clarinda were in Mound City at the time of their mother's death. Mrs. Moser is survived by six children. Clarinda Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 8, 1921

Evelyn B. Perry, 83 formerly of Clarinda, died Friday, Sept. 15, 1995 at Papillion Manor Care Center, Papillion, Ne., where she had lived for the past 11 months.
She was born Aug. 20, 1912 at Shambaugh, the daughter of William and Zora Kelley Duncan. She taught school for two years before her marriage to Raymond Perry May 22,1934. They farmed southwest of Clarinda before retiring and moving to town.
Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 7,1976. She later went to live with her daughter, Marcia Summer, St Cloud, Mn. For the past 11 months she had been near her son, Duane Perry, Papillion.
Perry is survived by six children: Phyllis and Charles Landon, Davenport; Marcia Summers, St. Cloud; Sue and Thomas Hutcheson, Olathe, Ks.; Nancy and Roger Rupp, Anchorage, Alaska; Duane and Ana Perry, Papillion; Charles and Ann Perry, Charles City.
There are 19 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Frances Long, Clovis, Ca.
Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 18 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clarinda, with Rev. Charles R. Landon, Jr., and Rev. Roy Fox officiating. Burial was in Clarinda Cemetery.
Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, was in charge of arrangements.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 20, 1995

Graveside services for Abby Elizabeth Reeve, infant daughter of Scott and DeeAnna Davis Reeve were Thursday, Oct. 12, at Memory Cemetery, New Market.
Abby was stillborn Oct. 11,1995 at St. Joseph Hospital, Omaha, Ne.
She is survived by her parents; sister, Kayla Ann; brother, Brandon Alan; grandparents, Gary and Linda Reeve, New Market; Richard and Linda Davis, Knoxville; great grandparents Leland and Alma Reeve, Rockaway Beach, Mo.; Henry and Bonnie Karg, New Market; Ray and Berniece Baucom, Stanton; Carmitta Wolf, Knoxville; great-great grandmother, Jone Schick, Emerson, and aunts.

Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda, assisted with arrangements.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 18, 1995

Ridnour, Ada Belle Coy - Ada Belle Coy, daughter of Jerry and Bella Coy, was born June 1, 1890 at Hamburg, Iowa, and died August 30, 1942 at the age of 52 years, 2 months and 29 days, at her home west of Gravity.

She became the wife of Fred Ridnour Sept. 24, 1914 at Clarinda. She is survived by her husband, one son, Harry at home; two daughters, Mrs Bessie Heuer and Mrs Jessie Mathis. Also six grandchildren, Ina Mae and Lowell Mascher, who made their home with their grandparents; Gerald and Clardon? Lee Heyer, Donald and Frances Mathis.

She was preceded in death by the daughter Josie, three granddaughters, her parents and one brother. Three sisters and two brothers survive: Nanie Pettingill and May Heiser of Altamont, Mo; Pearl Shively of Shambaugh, Joe Coy of Riverdale, Michigan, and Andy Coy of Arizona.

She had been in failing health for several months. She joined the Methodist church in Hawleyville in early life. She was a loving mother, faithful compaion and a good neighbor.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Gravity Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev C.W. Proctor. Burial was in the cemetery at Hawleyville. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Sep 10, 1942

Salsgiver, Louisa Bryson
Miss Louisa Bryson was born in Indiana, Indiana county, Pa.. Nov. 18, 1838, and died  at her home on East  Washington street, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan. 19, 1914, aged 75 years and 2 months old. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benj.  Bryson, prosperous farmers. She was married in Saltsburg, Pa., to Henry Salsgiver Oct. 7, 1856. The family lived   at   Indiana and West Lebanon, Pa., until the year 1870, when they moved to Clarinda, Iowa, where they lived   until the time of their death. The deceased was a member of the Baptist church forty-six years and was a faithful devoted member, always ready to do what she could for her Master. She was the mother of ten children, six of whom survive her as follows:    F. M. Salsgiver   of Wymore, Nebr.; Mrs. D. H. Rhodes and Mrs.Gertrude Marks of Kansas City, Mo.; W. W. Salsgiver of Pittsburg, Pa.;    and Birch  and Delia Salsgiver of Clarinda.     Mrs. Salsgiver lived a quiet, reserved life, living exclusively for the happiness of her children.   She had been in ill health for some time and passed peacefully away   like   one falling asleep, just three years after the passing of her husband.   The funeral was held at the First Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev.. J. M. Houston, pastor of   the   Red Oak Baptist church   with interment in the city cemetery.    The children wish to thank the kind neighbors and friends    for    their sympathy and kindness during    the illness and death of their beloved and devoted mother and for the beautiful floral offerings. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1914

T. M. Salsgiver of Wymore, Nebr., who was here last week attending the funeral of his mother, Mrs. L. Salsgiver, returned home last Thursday. W. W. Salsgiver of Pittsburg, Pa., who was here on the same mission, left for his home Sunday evening, and Mrs. D. H. Rhodes, who was here for the same purpose, will return to her home at Kansas City, Mo., tomorrow morning. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 29, 1914

Lorance M. Swanson, 92 of Clarinda, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 1995 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital where he had lived since August of 1994.
He was born Oct. 21,1902 in Douglas Township, Page County, the son of Joel Alexander and Anna Fredrika Boo Swanson. On June 2,1929, he married Beulah Brown who preceded him in death May 15,1985.
Swanson served in the Navy during World War II. He was a lifelong member of Bethesda Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Clarinda Lions Club. He was a member of the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans.
Swanson retired as assistant post­master of Clarinda in 1966 and worked at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home for several years.
He is survived by a brother, Norris and Ruth Swanson, Lincoln, Ne. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, and sister, Signe Louise Puryear.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church with Pastor Anita
Strommen officiating.

Burial will be in Bethesda Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Bethesda Lutheran Church or Nodaway Valley Historical Museum, Clarinda.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 18, 1995

Swisher, Peter and Blanche Swisher Bennett

PIONEER RESIDENT PASSED AWAY - STALWART   REPUBLICAN GONE
Peter Swisher  Passes  to Reward. Lived 50 Years on Same Farm.
Peter Swisher is no more in this world. At the age of nearly four­score and four years, he has done with life's political and social turmoil, having passed away to his reward, with much left behind to remember him by. He died on Monday, Dec. 8th, at his home in Valley Township, north of the North Grove Church.
Mr. Swisher was one of the early republican war horses of the county. He was a member of the board of supervisors when the present courthouse was built, his name being still engraved upon the cornerstone. He was active in republican affairs of the country, being an intense lover and partisan of Senator Allison the last time Allison returned to the U. S. Senate. He helped build the North Grove Methodist Church, near his home. For more than fifty years he has been living on the same farm, southeast of Villisca, where he passed away. He had an enviable war record before coming to Iowa, having been a member of the 21st Pa. Cavalry.
Peter Swisher was born April 6, 1836 at Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pennsylvannia, and at the time of his death was eighty-three years, eight months and two days of age. Mr. Swisher grew to manhood in the East and was united in marriage in Maryland state to Rebecca Kriner. In the year 1869 Mr. and Mrs. Swisher came to Page County, settling at that time on the farm six miles southeast of Villisca. The wife and three daughters preceeded Mr Swisher in death. Mrs Swisher died about six years ago. The surviving children are: Benton Swisher of one-half mile south of the home place; Miss Pearl and Ernest, who lived at home with their father, and Clarence Swisher, who lives one mile north of the Swisher homestead.

Daughter Suddenly Died in Omaha

Following close on the news of Peter Swisher's death came the still sadder news of the death of his daughter, Mrs Harry Bennett, on Thursday of last week, in the Burlington passenger station in Omaha, while  on the  trip  to  attend her father's funeral.   Her brother, Ernst Swisher, was at the time in the Villisca depot, awaiting his sister's arrival, when news came by telephone of her death, and he at once took the train west to bring home the body, being accompanied on the trip by his sister Pearl and by undertaker   Wolfe.  Mrs. Bennett's six year old daughter Thelma was with her at the time of her sudden taking away. Blanche Swisher Bennett was born southeast of Villisca spending her early days in that neighborhood. She leaves a husband, three children, one sister and three brothers.

A Double Funeral.
The funeral of both father and daughter was delayed, to await the arrival of the bereaved husband of Mrs. Bennett and son Paul, who left Seattle quickly on receipt of the sad intelligence of Mrs. Bennett's heath.

   The funeral is scheduled for this Friday afternoon, at the North Grove church near the home, where father and daughter had been active members in former days and worshipped there many times together. The remains of both are being laid to rest in North Grove cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 18, 1919

Peter Swisher and Daughter.
Villisca Review, Dec. 12: Peter Swisher, for fifty years a resident of the same farm, six miles southeast of Villisca, passed away Monday night of this week at 10 minutes before 12 o'clock. Cancer of the bladder and old age complications caused his death. He had been critically ill since Thursday of last week, though he had been in rapidly failing health since August of this year.
Peter Swisher was born April 6,1836  at Greencastle, Franklin county, Pa., and at the time of his death was 83 years 8 months and 2 days of age. Mr. Swisher grew to manhood in the East and was united in marriage in Maryland state to Rebecca Kriner. In the years 1869 Mr. and Mrs. Swisher came to Page county, settling at that time on the farm six miles southeast of this city, where the aged resident died Monday.   The wife and three daughters preceded Mr.  Swisher in death.   Mrs. Swisher died about six years ago.   The surviving children are:   Benton Swisher of one-half mile south of the home place; Miss Pearl and Ernest, who lived at home with their father, and Clarence Swisher, who resides one mile north   of the Swisher homestead.

In the death of Peter Swisher his community loses a citizen who was for many years an active and prominent one.  He came to this section of the United States from the East a few years after he had completed more than two years in the Union army in the cause of the Civil war.  He served with the Twenty-first Pennsylvania cavalry.   In the affairs of Page county he often took a very active part. He was a member of the board of supervisors of that county when the present court house was erected in Clarinda.   His name appears with the other members of that board on the corner stone of the structure.   In his own community near North Grove he was also a leader in organizing and fathering movements for the good of the community.   He was one of the men who gave material and moral support to the founding and erection of the North Grove church   On account of these works and his general good qualities of citizenship, Mr. Swisher's demise is mourned by a large host of friends.
Mrs. Harry Bennett, who was enroute to Villisca from Seattle, Wash., to be present at the funeral Friday of her father, Peter Swisher, who died at about midnight Monday night, passed away very suddenly at about 10:30 Thursday morning of this week at the Burlington passenger depot in Omaha. No more particulars were made known in the telephone call Thursday morning at 10:45 from one of the superintendents of the road to J. A. Still of the local Burlington office.   Mr. Still at once made the sad news known to Ernest Swisher, Mrs. Bennett's brother, who was in Villisca when the call came.   Mr. Swisher came to this city from his home southeast of town for the express purpose of meeting his sister, who was expected to arrive on No. 6 at 9:44.   The train was late and the brother was in a Villisca business place when informed of Mrs. Bennett's death.
Thelma Bennett 5 or 6 years of age, was with her mother and they were waiting at the station in Omaha for their train.
Ernest Swisher left Villisca Thursday on No. 3 for Omaha. He said before leaving for Omaha that he planned to bring the body to this city, to await word from the husband in Seattle as to what arrangements should be made for the burial.
The suddenness of this sad case is a great shock to the relatives and friends.  The last knowledge relatives had Mrs. Bennett was in almost perfect health. She came to Villisca Aug. 23 for a visit in the home of her father's family southeast of this city. She returned to Seattle Oct. 20, after a few weeks in the homes of her relatives in this community.  When she returned she was apparently enjoying good health.   She and her small daughter, Thelma started the long trip from Seattle to Villisca Sunday night at 4:15 in response to word from here that her father was critically ill. It is thought that perhaps the hardships of the trip under present conditions might have had some bearing on Mrs. Bennett's death.
Blanche Swisher was born southeast of Villisca and spent many of the years of her life in this vicinity. How ever, the family have lived for some time in the west. She is survived by her husband, daughter Thelma, son Harry, aged eleven years, and son Paul, aged eight years, and one sister and three brothers of southeast of Villisca.
Mrs. Bennett was in her forty-first year at the time of her sudden death. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 18, 1919

Peter Swisher, long a resident of Valley township, died there at his home Monday night, Dec. 8, 1919. He was advanced in age. He had been ailing for a long time. He became seriously ill last Friday. He was a member of the Page county board of supervisors when the present court house was built in Clarinda. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 11, 1919

Weddle, Marshall F., Sr.
Marshall F. Weddle, Sr., 80 of Bronson, Mi., died Sunday, Oct. 29, 1995 at a Michigan care center.
He was born Sept 9, 1915 in Oklahoma City, Ok., the son of Isaac and Mary Parker Weddle. He married Caroline Covey Aug. 6,1950 at Elmo, Mo.
They moved to Bronson in 1964and lived there until his retirement in 1979. They moved back to Missouri and returned to Michigan in 1987.
Weddle was a general laborer, truck driver and farmer, retiring from the Campbell Soup Company, Brighton, In., in 1979. He was a member of the Elmo Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife, of the home; sons, Marshall F. Weddle, Jr., and Robert and Arlene Weddle, all of Bronson; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Frances Browning; and his parents. Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. at Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel, Burlington Junction, Mo. Burial will be at the Elmo Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service.      
Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel was in charge of local arrangements.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 1, 1995

Opal A. Wiseman, 88 of Clarinda, died Oct 14,1995 at Community Care Center of Clarinda, following a long illness. She had lived there for six years.
Wiseman was born April 6,1907 in Maryville, Mo., the daughter of Albert and Goldie Kaufman Walker.
On June 6,1935, she married Forrest D. (Jerry) Wiseman in Maryville, and the couple lived for several years in the Hopkins, Mo. area.
She attended Maryville area schools before her marriage and was employed as a homemaker and cooked at North Nodaway High School, Hopkins.
Wiseman was a member of the Maryville First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1979; one brother, two sisters and one great grandson.
Survivors include a daughter, Charlotte and Truman Davison, Clarinda; four grandsons, five great grandchildren, one stepgreat grandchild; sisters, Mildred Beauchamp, Hopkins, Mo,;
Ruby Damewood, Burlington Junction, Mo.; and Beulah Thompson, New Market; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were at Swanson-Price Chapel, Hopkins, on Tuesday, Oct. 17 with Rev. Dennis Bradley officiating. Burial was in Hopkins Cemetery.

CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 18, 1995