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

Thorn, Winfield S. - AGED COIN RESIDENT SHOT WITH RIFLE
Winfield S. Thorn Found With Bullet Hole in Head Tuesday Morning at His Home
Coroner R. E. Harmon was called to Coin Tuesday morning, to examine into the circumstances surrounding the death of Winfield S. Thorn, an aged resident of that city, who had been found in the out­house in the rear of his residence in the west part of town, with a bullet hole in the right side of his head, above the ear. For many years Mr. Thorn lived on his farm northeast of Coin, moving to town, about two years ago. Thursday morning he arose and ate breakfast as usual, assisted his wife to do the milking, and then told her he was going out to shoot rats, taking along a 22 cal. rifle. Not hearing from him for a time, Mrs. Thorn, went to investigate, and found him in the outhouse, where he had been shot in the head. This was at 7:30 Tuesday morning. He was brought to the house, but passed away soon afterward. It was the duty of the doctor and authorities to report the case for investigation, by the coroner, who decided the man had come to his death from a rifle shot in his own hands.
Mr. Thorn was 81 years of age the 20th of last April. He has been somewhat despondent of physical ailments recently, which may have led him to take his own life, although some believe the shot was accidental.
Besides his wife, Martha W. Thorn, he leaves a son, William Thorn on the farm, and a daughter, Mrs. Rosa Wallman, of Oakland, California. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 23, 1921

 

 

Thornberry, Cynthia C. Hills - Cynthia C. Thornberry.
Mrs. Cynthia C. Thornberry passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Pfander, near Clarinda on January 24th, at the ripe age of more than eighty three years. The funeral was held from the Pfander home on Saturday, Jan. 26th, at 2 p. m., conducted by the Methodist pastor, Rev. M. M. Cable, burial being in Clarinda cemetery.
Cynthia Hills was born in Licking county, Ohio, Sept. 6th, 1834. She was married March 4th, 1854, to H. R. Thornberry. In 1858 they came to Page courty, la., where she has since made her home, except for five years spent with her daughter in Nebraska City. She was the mother of three surviving daughters, Mrs. J. W. Stapleton and Mrs. W. B. Simpson of Nebraska City, and Mrs. Harry Pfander of Clarinda. She united with the Campbellite church in early life, and it was her desire to attend the church services whenever health permitted. Four years ago she was stricken with paralysis, rendering her almost helpless since then, but she has borne her afflictions patiently and signified a willingness to be at peace with her Savior. A good mother has gone to her reward. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 7, 1918

Death Notices
Mrs. Cynthia Thornbery, who resides 2 miles south of Clarinda, died Jan. 24 1918, from a stroke of paralysis. She was born Sept. 6, 1834, and was well known in and around Clarinda. She leaves a number of relatives and a great many friends. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 31, 1918

Mrs. Cynthia Thornberry.
Mrs. Cynthia Thornberry. widow of H. R. Thornberry. died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Pfander, near Clarinda, Thursday, Jan. 24, 1918.
Her funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 26, conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. Burial was in the Clarinda city cemetery. Her husband died here about nine years ago. The following concerning Mrs. Thornberry has been contributed for the columns of The Journal: "Cynthia Hills was born in Licking county, O., Sept. 6, 1834; died Jan. 24, 1918, age 83 years 4 months and 18 days. She was married March 9, 1854, to H. R. Thornberry; came to Page county, Iowa, in 1858 and has made this her home ever since with the exception of five years spent with her daughters in Nebraska City. She was the mother of three daughters: Mrs. J. W. Stapleton and Mrs. W. B. Simpson of Nebraska City, and Mrs. Harry Pfander of Clarinda, Iowa, who survive her and were with her to comfort her as far as possible in her last hours. She united with the Cambellite church in early life and it was her desire to attend the services of the church whenever her health permitted.
Four years ago she was stricken with paralysis which rendered her speechless and almost helpless. She bore her afflictions patiently and signified a willingness to be at home with her Savior. A good mother has gone to her reward." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 7, 1918

Mrs. Cynthia C. Thornberry died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Pfander, near Clarinda, Jan. 24, at the advanced age of 83. Funeral services were conducted from the Pfander home, Saturday, by the Rev. M. M. Cable. Further notice next week. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 31, 1918

 


 

Thornberry, H.R. - H. E. Thornberry died Friday night at his home in east Clarinda in the 72d year of his age. He had been in feeble health the past year but down sick only a short time. Old age and a complication of diseases caused his death. He had been a resident of this county since the early '60s and his had been an eventful carrer [career]. The funeral took place Sunday at 2 p. m., and his remains laid to rest in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 14, 1909

 

Thorne, W.S. - W. S. Thorne, whose death occurred at Coin from a gunshot wound, Tuesday, June 21, 1921, in addition to being a soldier in the Union army, was at one time a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church, belonging   to the Rock  River,  Ill,   conference of the Methodist    Episcopal    church. An obituary of him says that he, "In the year 1870-71 was pastor at Hawleyville, serving a large circuit covering portions of Page and Taylor counties. During this year Brother Thorne conducted a revival at North Grove which for permanent and far reaching influence was probably one of the most impotrant ever taking place in that locality." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 7, 1921

 

 

 

 

 

Thrailkill, Elizabeth B. Hanks

OBITUARY.
Miss Elizabeth B. Hanks was born in Howard county, Missouri, August 24, 1820, and was married to Andrew Thrailkill in Saline county, Missouri, in the month of June, 1844. They lived in Missouri for a number of years and in August, 1881, Mr. Thrailkill died, leaving the wife and nine children, of whom six are living, Mrs. Thrailkill afterwards came to Clarinda and was living at the home of her son, B. L. Thrailkill, in the west part of the city, at the time of her death, which occurred last Friday, March 27, 1903. Besides the son living in this city, there is a daughter, Mrs. Dora Gwynn, at Slater, Mo.; Mrs. Lemon, St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. Susan Allen, Lexington, Neb.; C. G. Thrailkill, of Lamoni, la., and a son, living down south. Mrs. Lemon and Mrs. Gwynn were at the bedside at the time of her departure to the better world, which had been hastened by old age and an attack of la grippe about a week ago. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. T. Fisher. The remains were taken to Nebraska City, Neb., Monday, and placed by the side of the husband.
Card of Thanks.—We desire to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors who so kindly tendered their assistance during the illness and death of our mother. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Thrailkill, Mrs. Dora Gwynn, Mrs. Kate Lemon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 3, 1903

Mrs. Elizabeth Thrailkill died Friday, March 27th, at the home of her son, B. L. Thrailkill, in west Clarinda, aged 84 years, 7 months and 3 days. They are new comers to the city and her illness was of short duration. The funeral was held Sunday at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Fisher, and the remains taken to Nebraska City for interment. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 2, 1903

Mrs. Lemon, of St. Joe, Mo., who was called here by the sickness and death of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Thrailkill, returned to her home yesterday morning. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 16, 1903

 

Thrall, A.A. - Died 
After several weeks struggle with partial paralysis, Mr A. A. Thrall passed away on the morning of June 16th, having reached the ripe old age of 84 years, 2 months and 29 days. The deceased was born in Dayton, Ohio, March 17, 1817, and in l860 came to this county, where he lived until last October, when his son, Mr. John Thrall, of Smithland, Woodbury county, sent for him to live with him in his old age. Six children were born, three of whom together with the mother, preceded the father to the spirit land. The funeral service was conducted at the home in which he died by Rev. Geo. S. Clift, of the M. E. church, after which the remains, accompanied by his son, were conveyed to Braddyville for interment. Thus passed away one who has been identified with the growth and prosperity of our county for many years. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 18, 1901

A. A. Thrall, a former resident of this city, died at the home of his son in Woodbury county, Iowa, aged 84 years, from paralysis, and was buried at Braddyville. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 27, 1901

 

 

Thuman, Richard, Mrs

Mrs. Richard Thuman, of near Villisca was burned so badly last Saturday that she died on Monday, after terrible suffering. She was making applebutter out of doors, and her dress caught fire from the flames under the kettle. She ran to the house and her children put out the flames with water, but her limbs were so badly burned that she could not survive. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 19, 1900

 

Thummel, Fred - Miss Mabel Brown's family received atelegram from W. F. Thummel of New York city that their son, Fred Thummel, died suddenly Monday in Jersey City. He was sick only one day. Fred had spent years studying art painting in Europe and this country and had gained quite a reputation as an artist. He was a grandson of Col and Mrs. W. P. Hepburn and was born in this city where the family resided for years. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 24, 1907

A telegram was received yesterday at noon by J. L. Brown from New York, announcing the death of Fred Thummel at Jersey City Sunday night, after one day's illness. Fred, who was twenty-five years of age, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren F. Thummel, of New York, and grandson of Col W. P. Hepburn. The young man formerly lived in this city with his parents, and is well known here. He was a very brilliant young man and was beginning to achieve success as an artist, having studied in Germany and Italy. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1907

Later word from New York brings the intelligence that Fred Thummell died under an operation in a hospital at Jersey City, the operation being performed Sunday and Fred dying early Monday morning. He had been in ill health for many months and the operation was resorted to as the only possible relief. The young man's mother, was in Washington at the time of the operation, visiting her father and mother, Col. and Mrs. W. P. Hepburn. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 25, 1907

 

 

 

 

 

Thummell, Edith Hepburn - Mrs. Edith Hepburn Thummell.
Word was received here last week of the death, Jan. 15th, 1913, on board steamship Wilhelmina enroute from San Francisco to Honolulu, of Mrs. Edith Hepburn Thummell, wife of W. F. Thummell of Garden City, Long Island, and elder daughter of Hon. W. P. and Mrs. Hepburn. She was on her way to visit her nephew, Hal Hepburn at Honolulu. The deceased was born in Marshalltown, Sept. 5th, 1856. She was married in Clarinda, May 13, 1875, to Warren F. Thummell who was engaged in the practice of law at this place.
She was a member of the Press Club in New York City, of the Daughter's of the American Revolution, the Sororis Club and a charter member of the Iowa New Yorkers Society. The many friends of the Hepburn family in this city sympathize deeply with them in their time of sorrow. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 23, 1913

Friends in this city have received a letter from Mrs. W. P. Hepburn stating that Cap. C. B. Hepburn would reach New York Friday with the body of Mrs. Warren Thummell, who died on shipboard on the way to Honolulu, as stated in this paper two weeks ago. Funeral services will be held Saturday with interment at Kensica, N. Y., where Fred Thummell, a son of the deceased, is buried. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1913

Regarding the death of Mrs. Warren F. Thummel on board a steamship enroute to Honolulu, mentioned last week nothing further has been received in this city regarding the disposition of her remains, whether they were buried at sea or taken to Honolulu. Friends here are very anxious to know. She was a daughter of Col and Mrs. W. P. Hepburn but had not lived here for many years. Warren Thummel resides in New York City. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 23, 1913

 

Thurman, Blanche - Miss Blanche Thurman, of Blanchard, died last Monday and a number of relatives living in this city attended the funeral which was held Wednesday. Miss Thurman has been afflicted with quick consumption for the last four months, which resulted from a severe cold taken last spring. She was 25 years old and was esteemed by a host of friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 18, 1903

 

Tice, Elizabeth Haynes Snider

Old Settler Dies, July 6th.
Elizabeth Haynes Tice, daughter of Squire F. and Nancy Snider, was born Feburary 25, 1830 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Her childhood days were spent in Louisville, Ky. When about six years of age she moved with her parents to Marietta, Ohio, and afterwards moved to Nodaway County Mo., where she was married to Alexander M. Tice December 3, 1846.
They began housekeeping near Braddyville, and a few years later moved to the old homestead six miles south of Villisca where they remained until after her husband's death which occurred June l5, 1887. To this union were born eight children, of which five survive, Johnathan S. Tice, Portland, Ore. Sarah F. Roulett, Kanas City, Mo., Ada A. Orme, Clarinda, la., Alice J. Robb, Omaha, Nebr., Emma E. Bearden, Bloomfield, la. Funeral services were held at her home in Villisca, Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Baker, pastor of the Christian church.
She was laid to rest beside her husband in the Villisca Cemetery. The pall bearers were her three sons in-law and three grandsons. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 10, 1919

 

Tidball, Arthur - Arthur Tidball died last Thursday evening, at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs John Tidball, in north Clarinda. For several years past the young man had been a great sufferer from a terrible bone disease which baffled all medical skill and slowly destroyed his right foot and ankle and left lower arm. But he patiently bore his affliction with the hope some day being fully restored to health. He was 25 years of age, and a kind, intelligent and upright young man. His early demise is deeply regreted by all. The funeral took place at 2:30 Sunday, conducted by Rev Smith and Rev IlgenFritz, and his remains laid to rest in the city cemetery in the presence of a host of sympathizing friends. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 21, 1901

Arthur Tidball Dead  
Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Tidball, died at his home in north Clarinda yesterday afternoon at four o'clock, after five years of suffering, from disease of the limbs. Lack of space prevents extended mention of the particulars today, but we can say from personal knowledge that during all the time that the peculiar and unconquerable disease was eating away the life of this young man, he was ever as patient and hopeful a person as we have ever known. Instead of giving up or bewailing his lot, he always hoped to recover, so that he could repay his parents for their kindness. His right foot and his left arm were afflicted, it is thought, from a disease of the bone that originated from an accident five years ago, when his ankle was run over by a wagon. For a time the young man could travel slowly with crutches, but for several years he has been confined to his home, and for the last year he has not been able to be moved in his bed. His case is a very pitiful one, indeed, but since he could not recover, it is undoubtedly best that he should not linger to suffer. He was aged twenty-five years, three months and four days, and was a bright, active, Christian boy, a member of the Presbyterian church, respected by all who knew him. His parents and family have the deepest sympathy of the community in their grief. Funeral services will be held at the home on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, by Dr. T. C. Smith and Rev. E. E. IlgenFritz. Friends of the family are invited. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 15, 1901







 

 

 

 

 


 

Tidball, Sarah Jane Bailey

Mrs. John Tidball passed to her reward Saturday morning, March 19, at the end of a happy day, her passing being quite unexpected to her many friends, although she has been a patient sufferer the past few years.  
The funeral was held from the home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. M. Williams of the Methodist Church, of which since 1876 she has been a true and faithful member, her Christian life being happy and contented.
Sarah Jane Bailey was born January 1st 1844, in Harrison County, Indiana, where she grew to womanhood, moving to Suez, Illinois just before the Civil War. On July 3rd, 1865 she was united in marriage to John Tidball. To them were born William H., Mary Jane, Charles E. who died, in 1876, Arthur R. who died in 1900, Irwin J. and Daisy, the latter dying in infancy. Coming to Page County in 1870, the family at first lived on a farm northeast of town, near the La Porte bridge, coming to town five years later.
Besides her husband and children, she leaves to mourn her loss one brother, James Bailey, of Bertrand, Nebr., a sister, Mrs. L. H. Oswalt of Leavenworth, Kans., and Mrs. L. D. Fairchild of Ellwood, Nebr. She will be sadly missed by the ladies of the Charles Linderman Circle, of which she was a member, having
also been a charter member of the Rebekahs.    CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 24, 1921

           
Mrs. John Tidball.
The funeral of Mrs. John Tidball was held at the family home on East Nishnabotna street in Clarinda at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, March 22, 1921, conducted by Rev. J. M. Williams. His text was from John xiv, 1. Mrs. J. G. Scroggs and Mrs. W. J. Scott sang "Nearer My God to Thee,'' and "Jesus, Lover of My Soul." Burial was in the family lot in the Clarinda cemetery.
The following obituary has been given The Journal: "Sarah Jane Bailey was born Jan. 1, 1844, in Harrison county, Ind., where she grew to womanhood, moving to Suez, Ill., just previous to the Civil war. On July 3, 1865, she was united in marriage to John Tidball and to them were born William H., Mary Jane, Charles E., who died in 1876; Arthur R., who died in 1900, Irwin J., Albert J., and Daisy, the latter dying in infancy.
Besides her husband and children she leaves to mourn their loss, one brother, James Bailey of Bertrand, Nebr., a sister, Mrs. L. H. Oswalt of Leavenworth, Kans., and Mrs. L. D. Fairchild of Elwood, Nebr. She united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Clarinda in 1876 and was a true Christian beloved by all who knew her. She has been a patient sufferer for the past few years and passed to her reward at 9 o'clock, Saturday, March 19, 1921, at the end of a happy day. Mr. and Mrs. Tidball came to Page county in 1870 and to Clarinda in 1875, living here ever since.
Mrs. Tidball was a charter member of the Ladies of the G. A. R. of Clarinda, and the Rebekah lodge." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 24, 1921

 

 

Tiller, Mose's Baby - Mr. and Mrs. Tom Leighty and children, of Conception, Mo. were here to attend the funeral of the Tiller baby, Mr. Leighty is a brother of Mrs. Tiller's and fomerly resided here. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 17, 1921

A very sad occurence happened here on Friday when the little 15 weeks old baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. Mose Tiller was found dead in her bed at about six o'clock in the morning, she had showed no sign of sickness on the evenjng before going to bed and was apparently well and fat. She had awakened about five o'clock crying and had been hushed to sleep in her mothers arms, and the mother awoke in less than an hour and found her baby dead. A doctor was summoned and after faithful work found there was no life in the little body. No positive reason is known for the child's death. The funeral was held at the home on Saturday at 2 p. m., Rev. Harvey conducting the services, the neighbors, school and the Home Guards sent lovely flowers for the little casket and the little body was laid in the Elmwood Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 17, 1921

 

Tinnell, Harry - Harry Tinnell died at his home three miles east of Braddyville Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock with influenza. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 28, 1918

Harry W. Tinnell was born May 9, 1888, in Page County, Iowa, and died at his home east of Braddyville, Nov. 26, 1918, aged 30 years, 6 months and 17 days. He spent his entire life in the vicinity of Braddyville. He was married to Miss Effie Foster of Page County Sept. 23, 1908. To this union were born three children, Lyman, who died when 15 months old; Clara, 3 years old, and Kenneth, 3 weeks old. Brother Harry united with the M. E. Church at Braddyville in 1911. He leaves besides his wife and two children his father and mother, four sisters and two brothers; Mrs. Minnie Palmer of Stratton, Nebr., Mrs. Edna Laughlin of Danville, Iowa, Mrs. Lelia Moore of Quitman, Mo., Mrs. Hazel Diltz of Randolph, la., S. O. Tinnell and Perry Tinnell of Braddyville. Death was due to the influenza. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Burch cemetery, where he was laid to rest. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 12, 1918

 

Tippin, Wm, Mrs

Mrs Wm. Tippin died suddenly Sunday, Oct. 22, 1899, at her home in Harlan township, aged about 61 years. She had been iu usual good health up to a short time before her death, which was caused by heart trouble. She had had frequent attacks the past few years. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock Tuesday and her remains laid to rest in the Covenanter church cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 26, 1899

 

Tisdale, Laura - Will M. Sanger, of this city, has just received word of the death on July 10th at Long Beach, Calif., of his aunt, Mrs Laura Tisdale, a leader in educational and club circles in Chicago, who at the time of her death was stopping at the home of her sister, Mrs Julia Darling, of Long Beach. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 19, 1907 [scrapbook page S16]