[ADAMS, JOHN'S CHILD, - 1908]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 27, 1908
The little child of John Adams, who resides near Athelstan, died Sunday and was buried at Forest Grove cemetery, Monday evening.

[ADAMS, SARAH IRENE WILSON HOFFMAN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 14, 1907
A Sad Home Going
Mrs. Sarah J. Adams, wife of Geo. Adams, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. Wiley in Bedford, Monday morning at 3 o'clock, age 63 years, 7 months and 23 days.
The home of Mrs. Adams was Casey, Iowa. About six months ago she came to Bedford with her husband to visit her daughter and family; she was not in good health at the time, but her friends hoped that the visit would prove beneficial to her health. Their hopes, however, were not realized. She became worse and was compelled to take to her bed. Since that time, she has failed slowly but surely, never rallying sufficiently to permit her removal to her home.
Short funeral services were held at the Clifton Hotel where she died on Tuesday morning, conducted by Rev. Thompson, and the remains were then conveyed to her former home at Casey, leaving here on the noon train. Mr. Adams, Mrs. Wiley, her daughter, Miss Flo and Mrs. Mel Adams, wife of the only son of the deceased, accompanied the body to the place of interment. Funeral services were held at Casey immediately upon the arrival at that place.
The husband, the daughter, Mrs. A. Wiley and a son, Mell Adams are the only surviving members of a once happy family.
While Mrs. Adams was a comparative stranger here there are many in Bedford who sincerely mourn her and sympathize sincerely with the sorrowing loved ones. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother and a true friend.
For many years she was a member of the M. E. Church and by her daily life proved herself an earnest and consistent Christian. During her illness here, the few who were permitted to see her became at once her friend and carried with them from the sick room a high regard for the patient sufferer.

[ADAMS, SARAH IRENE WILSON HOFFMAN]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 14, 1907
Sarah J. Adams Dead
On Monday morning at 3 o'clock the death angel again visited our city, claiming as its own Mrs. Sarah J. Adams, mother of Mrs. A. Wiley of the Clifton Hotel.
She has been making her home with her daughter for the past six months, during all of which time she has been ill. Her home is at Casey, Iowa, and it was there the remains were taken for interment, after a short service, conducted by Rev. Thompson here.
She was 63 years, 7 months and 28 days old at the time of her death.
Her husband, her daughter, Mrs. A. Wiley and daughter Flo, and Mrs. Mel Adams, wife of her only son, accompanied the remains to Casey. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives.

[AMRINE, EDNA MAY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, August 28, 1906
Another Empty Cradle
Edna May, the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Emerine [Amrine], died at their home on Sunday morning at 1 o'clock; age 1 year and 25 days.
Edna May had never enjoyed the blessings of good health. All the world she ever knew was one of pain and suffering and flight of her pure white soul, though it brought sorrow and anguish to the parents' hearts, it gave to her surcease from pain that during mortal life could never have been hers. The parents and loving friends mourn her loss and grieve that on earth they may never again behold her face but they know that He who said, "Suffer little children to come unto me" has her now within His protecting arms, and there in joy and peace she will await their coming.
The funeral was held yesterday at Forest Grove church conducted by Rev. Jones. Interment was made at the cemetery near the church.
[Note: The family name is spelled Amrine on her headstone.]

[AMRINE, EDNA MAY]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 30, 1906
Edna May Emerine – The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Emerine [Amrine] was saddened Sunday when the angel of death appeared and took therefrom the [spirit?] of their daughter, Edna May, age one year and 25 days.
Just as the little cherub had entwined itself about the hearts of the loving parents, just as the little tongue was beginning to form the lisping baby words, it is sad indeed to give them up—how sad can only be realized by those who have been called upon to so. But there is the great consolation that while the infant cradle is made vacant here, the innocent one is happy in its home above, avoiding all trials of life.
The funeral was held Monday at Forest Grove, conducted by Rev. Jones and the interment was in the Forest Grove cemetery.
[Note: The family name is spelled Amrine on her headstone.]

[BARDWELL, OSCAR HAWKS]
Wyoming Post Herald (Wyoming, Illinois), Wednesday, December 5, 1906
Death of O. H. Bardwell
After a long illness and intense suffering from Bright's disease and a complication of other ailments, death came as a relief to O. H. Bardwell at 12:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the residence of Mrs. M. Cole.
Oscar Hawkes Bardwell was born near Springfield, Mass., Oct. 29, 1853, and died in Wyoming Ill., Dec. 4, 1906, aged 53 years, 1 month and 5 days.
His parents moved to Kewanee, Ill., when he was only two years old and he resided there until he was 21 years of age. He was united in marriage in that city on Dec. 30, 1874, to Margaret Elizabeth Mefford. This union was blessed by the birth of one son and one daughter who survive—Elmo and Helen E., now Mrs. Frank D. Haggard, both of Chicago. After his marriage, Mr. Bardwell went to Iowa, taking up residence at Lenox. His wife's death occurred there a number of years ago. He remained in Iowa until 1897, when he came back to Kewanee, where he made his home for about two years. From there he came to this city and had since made his home at the residence of Mrs. M. Cole.
Besides the son and daughter there are left to mourn his death his father, Joel Bardwell, of Lenox, Ia., two brothers, William S. of Los Angeles, Cal., and Austin J. of Eustis, Neb., and two sisters, Miss Emily S. and Mrs. Estella Grainger, both of Lenox, Ia.
In the death of Mr. Bardwell our community suffers the loss of one of its best citizens, both morally and socially. He was indulgent to those akin to him and kind and affable to those with whom he came in contact in the everyday walks of life. Though his death will be deeply deplored by a large circle of friends, his demise leaves a memory of an honorable and exemplary character.
The remains were taken to Lenox, Ia., yesterday afternoon and will be interred by the side of his wife at that place. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrowing hours.

[BARDWELL, OSCAR HAWKS]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 13, 1906
--The remains of Hoxley Barbwell [Bardwell], who died at his late home in Illinois, were shipped to Lenox, arriving on the early train yesterday. His father lives north of Lenox and the deceased is a brother of Mrs. Granger. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will be in Fairview cemetery. A daughter and son accompanied his remains. He was a man past fifty years of age. – Lenox Time Table

[BLAKSLEE, LILLIE M. SNYDER]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 28, 1907
Mrs. Blakesley Dead
The remains of Mrs. Blakesley of Gravity arrived here Tuesday from Creston. They were met at depot and escorted to Gravity where the funeral services and interment were held yesterday. The bereaved husband has the sympathy of the entire community in his great loss. The Creston Advertiser-Gazette says the following, which is true, except the place of residence: Mrs. Lily M. Blakesley, a lady whose home is at Bedford, and who is the wife of a stock buyer at that place, died Monday night at Cottage Hospital, where she had been undergoing treatment for a few days and after an operation for a tumor which was performed recently. The lady was 40 years of age and was in a most precarious condition when brought to the city and the operation was decided on as a last resort in an attempt to save her life. The remains were this afternoon taken to the former home at Bedford where the interment will take place.
[Note: Her name is spelled Lillie Blakslee on her headstone.]

[BLAKSLEE, LILLIE M. SNYDER]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 7, 1907
Obituary of Mrs. L. G. Blakslee
The death angel has again visited our community and claimed as its victim the beloved wife of L. [ouis] G. [eorge] Blakslee who resided during the past seven years on the Singleton Smith farm seven miles northwest of Gravity. Her sudden and unexpected death occurred at the Hospital in Creston, Iowa, February 25, where she had underwent a surgical operation the day of her death, which proved to be too great a strain upon the nervous system, death relieving her of her suffering in a few hours.
Mrs. Blakslee's kind and generous disposition as well as many other good qualities in her life has won the universal confidence and esteem of all who know her, and her death has cast a shadow of gloom and regret over the entire community, which will be long remembered by her many friends and associates.
Mrs. Lilla M. Blakslee was united in marriage to L. [ouis] G. [eorge] Blakslee, January 31, 1893 and to this happy union was added one son, Walter (by adoption). They came to Taylor county, Iowa, about eight years ago where they have resided ever since.
The funeral services were held in the Christian church in Gravity on the following Wednesday after her death, at 2 o'clock, in the presence of a very large audience of sympathizing friends and relatives, with nice floral decorations and special music for the occasion.
The writer conducted the services assisted by D. F. Sellards, pastor, of the church. Mr. Blakslee's father, G. [eorge] W. [atson] from Rapatee, Ill., was present, also, two cousins of Mrs. Blakslee, from near Sharpsburg, Mrs. Sarah Grimm and John Elliott.
The remains were kindly laid to rest in the Gravity cemetery, awaiting the resurrection morn.     W. L. Dunlavy

[BUTLER, DELIAH CONKLIN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 7, 1907
Died in Kansas
Frank Butler returned home yesterday from Mound Valley, Kansas, where he was called on Thursday by a message conveying the sad news of his mother's critical illness. On the morning that Frank was summoned his mother had been suddenly stricken with paralysis. The first stroke would perhaps not have proved fatal but soon after she suffered from another and still another. After the last stroke she only lived a few hours, dying at 2 p. m. February 1st, about two hours before Frank arrived. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. Deliah [Delilah] Butler was 65 yrs. of age at the time of her death and had lived in Kansas about 18 months. She was well known in the vicinity of Bedford, this having been her home for two years prior to moving to Mound Valley. All who knew her held her in highest esteem and will learn of her death with sincerest sorrow.

[BUTLER, DELIAH CONKLIN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 7, 1907
George and W. L. Butler of Southerland [Sutherland], Iowa, who had been at Mound Valley, Kansas to attend the funeral of their mother, accompanied their brother Frank to Bedford on their return home and stopped off for a few days visit.

[BUTLER, DELIAH CONKLIN]
Mound Valley Herald (Mound Valley, Kansas), Friday, February 8, 1907
Sudden Death
DIED – At her home in Mound Valley, Kas., Friday evening, Feb. 1, 1907, Mrs. Delilah Butler, aged 64 years, 5 months, 2 days.
The death of this esteemed woman was a great shock to the family and community, it coming so sudden and unexpected. She had spent the day at the home of her brother, W. F. Conklin and had an enjoyable day with the family, returning to her home about 4 o'clock in the evening in good spirits and feeling well. Soon after reaching home and while doing her usual duties she was stricken with paralysis and died in a few hours, medical skill being unable to save her. Death had called and without any warning.
Deceased was born in Logan county, Ohio, in 1842; was married to J. F. Butler in September 1862. They moved to this place about a year ago from Bedford, Iowa, and the family soon made many warm friends among our people. Mrs. Butler was held in high esteem by all who knew her, and it is enough to say of her that she was a faithful wife, a true and loving mother, a devoted Christian, a kind neighbor and friend. She leaves a husband, three sons, George and Leslie Butler of Sutherland, Iowa, Frank Butler of Bedford, Iowa, and one daughter Mrs. J. Massengill of this place, besides five brothers and three sisters to mourn her departure. All the children were present at the funeral.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday at 2:30 o'clock p. m., conducted by Rev. Tanksley, who delivered a feeling and impressive sermon, after which the remains were taken in charge by the Rebekahs, the deceased being a worthy sister, and taken to Mound Valley cemetery for interment, the ritual service being performed at the grave. There was a large attendance at the funeral. To the bereft husband and family and sorrowing relatives is extended the sympathy of the entire community.

[BUTLER, DELIAH CONKLIN]
Times-Journal (Mound Valley, Kansas), Friday, February 8, 1907
Death – Mrs. Delilah Butler, wife of J. J. Butler, proprietor of the Bush hotel, died at their home at noon Friday after suffering two strokes of paralysis which attacked her a few hours before her death. She and Mr. Butler took dinner Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Conklin and she seemed in good health. But that night the paralysis come on ending her life in a few hours. Mrs. Butler was 64 years old. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday and the funeral sermon preached by Rev. R. H. Tanksley. The members of the Rebekah lodge had charge of the funeral services. Interment was made at the Md. Valley cemetery.

[CHIPMAN, DEBORAH HAND]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 27, 1906
Obituary – Deborah Hand Chipman was born November 11th, 1839 in Fayette county, Ohio and died at her home in Blockton, Iowa, at 6:20 a. m., September 17th, 1906, aged 66 years, 10 months and 6 days.
She moved from Ohio to Indiana and there to Richmond, Iowa and from there to Blockton, then Mormontown.
She was married to Virgil Chipman in 1860. To this union was born three children—Ellsworth, Lillian and Clara. Ellsworth and Lillian are deceased, Mrs. Clara Hickenlooper being the only child left to mourn the loss of a good, true and faithful mother.
About six years ago the deceased began to fail in health and for three years past she was confined to her bed, helpless, awaiting the final summons. During all these weary years of sore affliction she was most faithful and tenderly cared for by her daughter, Mrs. Clara Hickenlooper.
She united with the Methodist church on probation, February 3rd, 1894 and in full connection August 19th, 1894. She remained a faithful member until the end.
The funeral took place at the Methodist church in Blockton at 10 a. m. Wednesday, the services being conducted by Rev. Alfred Knoll and interment was made in the family burial place in the cemetery at Isadora, Missouri. —Blockton News

[CHIPMAN, VIRGIL]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, March 29, 1917
Virgil Chipman, a resident of Blockton in an early day and known to all the old settlers of this community, died February 28th at the age of 86 years and was buried at the National cemetery at Leavenworth, Kansas. Mrs. Clara Hickenlooper, formerly of this place but now residing at Coy, Oklahoma, was a daughter of Mr. Chipman.

[CHRISTIE, WILLIAM WATERS]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 6, 1906
--Rev. Christie, of whose illness of typhoid fever at his home in Conway Springs, Kas., was mentioned in these columns last week, died Wednesday last and the remains were brought to McFall, Mo., for interment. Wm. Payton, his brother-in-law, left here Friday to attend the obsequies.

[CLARK, EDGAR A.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 11, 1906
Obituary – Edgar A. Clark was born April 14, 1895 and died at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Allison, Oct. 3, 1906.
Edgar's mother preceded him 9 years ago, since which he made his home with his grandparents just south of Allison, Missouri. There remains two sisters, Edna and Mattie, and one brother, Arthur.
Edgar was a bright and affectionate boy and judging from the large congregation assembled at the funeral he was universally loved.
The services were held at New Hope Baptist church conducted by Rev. A. I. Jones of Bedford last Thursday at 3 p. m. The remains were laid to rest in the New Hope cemetery.

[COLE, JOHN C., 1837 – 1906]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, July 24, 1906
Died in Colorado
Jacob Cole left here Friday afternoon for Akron, Colo., where he was called by a message telling of the death of his brother John.
The deceased many years ago resided in Taylor county, his home being not far from Siam. He also engaged for a time in the mercantile business at the little town of Morsman in Page county. Some years ago, he removed to Colorado and at the time of his death was running a horse and cattle ranch. Mr. Cole was about 70 years of age and leaves a wife and several grown children. The particulars of his death are wanting but as he had been in good health the last time his brother heard from him it is understood that his death came suddenly.

[COPELAND, SUSAN REDSECKER DUNLAP]
Douglass Tribune (Douglass, Kansas), Friday, November 23, 1906
The remains of Mrs. Edward Copeland, Sr., and the monument that marked the Copeland lot in the cemetery are being removed to Lennox, Iowa this week. Edward Copeland Sr. has been residing with his son, Edward Jr., at Lenox for several years. Mrs. Copeland died in 1888.

[COPELAND, SUSAN REDSECKER DUNLAP]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 29, 1906
--After being buried almost fifteen years in the cemetery at Douglas, Kansas, Ed Copeland left Tuesday for the purpose of disinterring the body of his mother and bring her to Lenox to be buried. He was accompanied by sexton Sam Haynes. – Lenox Time Table

[DOWELL, MANNING GOFF]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 20, 1906
Crushed to Death
The funeral of Manning Goff Dowell was held at the New Hope church, four miles south of Bedford, on Monday, conducted by Rev. John Ross.
The deceased came to his death when a team which he was driving ran away and the load of lumber was over turned, catching Mr. Dowell beneath and crushing him to death.
Deceased was the youngest of a family of seven children, all of whom, except one sister, survive him. Two of his brothers, John and Joe, reside in this vicinity and are well known here. His parents, before their death, resided some miles south of Bedford.

[DOWELL, MANNING GOFF]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 20,1906
Manning Goff Dowell was found dead underneath a load of lumber he was driving at Craig, Colo., on December 11th. The accident was caused by the team running away. His body was brought to Sheridan, Mo., by his brother, Harry, of Goldfield, and the funeral services were held at New Hope Baptist church, conducted by Rev. John Ross, of Bedford, who used for his text Matt. 24:42 and closing with Isaiah 38:3.
Many friends were at the services to pay their last tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased.
Manning Goff was the youngest of seven children, one sister, father and mother having preceded him. Of the three brothers and two sisters surviving him, all but one sister, Eva L. Lewis of Elm Creek, Neb., was permitted to look upon for the last time on earth their youngest brother. He was laid beside father and mother in New Hope cemetery.     R.

[DOWELL, MARY ANN GOFF]
South-West Democrat (Bedford, Iowa), Friday, March 16, 1888
--Mrs. Dowell, of Hopkins, mother-in-law of J. [ames] E. Clary, dropped dead on the sidewalk on last Monday. Aged 45 years.

[DRESSLER, HOMER MYRL]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 13, 1906
A Baby Called Home
Merrill [Myrl]  Dresher [Dressler] , the 4-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dresher [Dressler], died Saturday afternoon at the home of his parents in west Bedford after only a few days sickness. No funeral services were held here. The body was taken to Kent on Sunday and there laid beside a twin brother who died in infancy.
The little boy was a bright little fellow, the youngest of three children and the pride and joy of a mother's heart. The family came to Bedford only a few months ago and are comparative strangers. When they learned of their affliction kind neighbors did all within their power to soothe and comfort those who were bereft, but to the heartbroken mother, neither word nor acts can bring comfort, tho the sympathy of all who know them is heartfelt and sincere.

[DRESSLER, HOMER MYRL]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 13, 1906
Little Homer Dressler Dead
The angel of death called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dressler Saturday afternoon and took their little son Homer Myrl aged 3 years, 11 months and 20 days after a brief illness from acute gastric eutiric [enteric?] intoxication.
The little fellow was the joy and comfort of the fond and loving parents. His childish and innocent ways had entwined him so about their lives that it is hard indeed to give him up.
The remains were taken to Kent Sunday and laid beside the body of a twin brother in the Morgan cemetery. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones.

[GRIFFITH, ELIZABETH H. JUDAH]
Atchison Daily Globe (Atchison, Kansas), Monday, March 11, 1907
Mrs. Elizabeth Griffith, wife of W. [illiam] R. [eed] Griffith, died of malaria yesterday at their home in Rushville, age 66 years. The funeral will occur in Rushville Tuesday at 10 a. m., burial in Sugar Creek cemetery.

[GRIFFITH, ELIZABETH H. JUDAH]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 21, 1907
Mr. and Mrs. R.[obert] E. [llsworth] Phillips passed through here yesterday on their return home to Gravity from Rushville, Missouri where they had been called by the death of Mrs. Phillips' mother.

[GRIFFITH, WILLIAM REED, 1840 - 1917]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, April 25, 1917
R. S. Griffith left Saturday morning with the body of his father, W. [illiam] R.[eed] Griffith, who died in Bedford Friday, for Armour, Mo., where burial was made.

[HALL, EDWIN WATSON]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 12, 1906
--Edwin Hall, a prominent merchant of Jamestown, N. D., fell under the wheels of a heavily loaded wagon one day last week and died from the injuries. He is a cousin of Mrs. F. N. Lewis of this city.

[HAMILTON, LEIGH MCCULLOCH]
Moline Daily Dispatch (Moline, Illinois), Monday, February 25, 1907
Head Severed by Wheels of Train
Young Man Carrying Library Cards Bearing Name of Hamilton Killed in Trying to Board Freight Car in Davenport.
At 1548 8th Ave., Moline
Is Nephew of Mrs. W. M. Story, with Whom He Had Been Living—Student at Augustana.
George H. Hamilton, who resided with the family of his uncle, the Rev. W. M. Story, 1548 Eight avenue, was killed at 2:30 this afternoon on the Rock Island embankment near Main street, Davenport. He was attempting to board a freight train but evidently slipped and fell. His head struck against a girder and was almost completely severed from the body and his face was bruised and broken beyond recognition. His body has been removed to undertaker Halligan's rooms in Davenport to await definite identification.
He carried in his pocket a library card of the Moline Public Library made out for Leigh Hamilton. There were also in his clothes letters mailed in Clearfield, Ia. and addressed to Geo. H. Hamilton, 1548 Eighth avenue, Moline.
Young Hamilton was a nephew of Mrs. W. M. Story and had been living with her since last September, since which time he had been in the preparatory department of Augustana college. He was 18 years of age and his family live in Clearfield, Ia.

[HAMILTON, LEIGH MCCULLOCH]
Moline Daily Dispatch (Moline, Illinois), Tuesday, February 26, 1907
Sad Mission For Pastor and Wife
The Rev. and Mrs. W. M. Story Depart for Clearfield, Ia., with the Remains of Nephew Who Was Killed in Davenport. Father Is Now In Denver
Meager Details of the Tragedy on the Embankment in Davenport—Body Badly Mutilated
The Rev. and Mrs. W. M. Story departed early this morning for Clearfield, Ia., with the remains of Mrs. Story's nephew, Leigh Hamilton, who was so shockingly killed in Davenport at 2:30 yesterday afternoon.
Clearfield was the home of the young man, he having made his home in Moline with the Story family only since September while attending Augustana preparatory department.
Parents and Two Sisters
It is not known when the funeral will be held. His father, J. [ohn] K. [nox] Hamilton, is now in Denver and although word was immediately sent to him, it will require a day at least to make the journey. Beside his father he is survived by his mother and two sisters, Mrs. William Nulph of Colorado, but who is now at Clearfield on a visit and Maude Hamilton, living at home.
Meager Details of Accident
No further details of the accident than have already been published are obtainable. The accident occurred on the Rock Island embankment in Davenport. Young Hamilton attempted to board a freight train, was struck by a girder and fell beneath the wheels, being mangled beyond recognition. He was identified by letters in his pocket and his uncle, The Rev. W. M. Story, who was in Davenport at the time, was summoned.

[HAMILTON, LEIGH MCCCULLOCH]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 28, 1907
A Shocking Death
A telegram was received from Moline, Ill., stating that the son of J. [ohn] K. [nox] Hamilton of Clearfield, was killed in that city Monday, by the train. He had been attending school at Moline and was about 16 years of age. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton in Taylor county extend their sincere sympathy.

[HAMILTON, LEIGH MCCCULLOCH]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 28, 1907
George Hamilton, son of J. [ohn] K. [nox] Hamilton of Clearfield, who was a student at Augustana college at Rock Island, was instantly killed Monday at Davenport. Young Hamilton was in Davenport and attempted to board a moving train upon which to cross the river, when a projecting girder struck him and threw him under the train, directly in front of a wheel which passed over him, completely severing his head from his body. We are informed that the remains were expected to have arrived at Clearfield yesterday or today.

[HAMILTON, LEIGH MCCULLOUGH]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 7, 1907
W. C. Nulph came down from Clearfield Monday to visit with his brother here but did not get to remain long being called home by the death of his brother-in-law Leigh Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton, who had been attending school at Augustana College at Rock Island, Ill., was killed at Davenport in a railroad accident. He was the son of Banker Hamilton of Clearfield.

[HANNAH, ROBERT ALEX]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 25, 1906
Obituary – Robert A. [lex] Hannah was born in Pocahontas county, W. Va., February 2, 1831 and died January 16, 1906, being 74 years, 11 months and 14 days old at the time of his death.
Deceased came to Iowa in 1871, and on December 28, 1874, was united in marriage to Miss Virginia Burks. To this union three sons were born, two of whom still survive him. The deceased located on a farm 9 miles east of Bedford in 1881 and four years later moved to Harrison county, Mo., where he has since resided.
During his last days he requested the presence of a minister and expressed the hope of a future life.
He was well and favorably known to many in Taylor county who will regret exceedingly to hear of his demise and who offer deepest sympathy to the bereaved sons and wife.
Mrs. Sue Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Snyder and Mrs. Joseph Harvey attended the funeral from this locality.

[HOPKINS, MARY GERTRUDE PRIDEAUX]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 21, 1907
Sudden Summons
Mrs. Earle T. Hopkins Ill One Day Dies At Rushmore
Mrs. Earle T. Hopkins of Adrian, did at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. E. James, Sunday morning, February 3rd, 1907 after an illness of about 28 hours.
Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins had gone to Rushmore. Friday she was seized with a violent vomiting spell but after a physician had attended her, she recovered somewhat and did not appear to be seriously ill. About one o'clock Sunday morning she was taken with an attack similar to that she had attained before. The physician was again summoned but even then, there was apparently nothing alarming in her condition. Soon afterward, however, she became unconscious and remained until death ensued. The cause is attributed to the bursting of a blood vessel.
The body was brought to the home of her mother, Mrs. W. H. Prideaux, in Adrian, Monday forenoon and from here the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Gillis of Rushmore, assisted by Rev. Hancock of Adrian, conducting the services. The Eastern Star and the Royal Neighbors participated in the obsequies. The floral tributes from lodge and individuals were profuse and beautiful.
Mary Gertrude Prideaux was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, February 17, 1881 and came to Adrian with her parents in March 1883. She was married July 26, 1906 to Earle T. Hopkins of Bedford, Iowa. She had not enjoyed the best of health for several years but was never unable to go about the ordinary duties of life. Death came in a sudden and tragic manner and it is a singular coincidence that she died in the same house in which she was recently married. A mother, husband, five sisters and four brothers are left to mourn her departure. She was beloved by all both young and old. She was a dutiful and loving daughter and sister and affectionate wife; a large circle of friends and neighbors will also miss her bright and winsome personality. – Noles County Democrat, Adrian, Minn.
Earle T. Hopkins is the son of A. F. Hopkins. He was born and raised in Taylor County where he made his home until about four years ago. He is now Telegraph operator at Adrian, Minn.

[JONES, AMANDA M. ROBERTS]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 18, 1906
Died – Mrs. J. [ames] W. [illis] Jones, well known in Clearfield, died at her home in Washington, D. C., Wednesday, October 3rd.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones moved to Washington from Clearfield about nine years ago.
Mr. Jones is a capitol policeman and served in that capacity a good many years before moving his family to Washington. – Clearfield Enterprise

[JONES, AMANDA M. ROBERTS]
Washington Post (Washington, District of Columbia), Thursday, October 4, 1906
JONES – After a lingering illness at her home 100 C street southeast, Amanda, wife of Lieut. J.[ames]  W. [illis] Jones, of the Capitol Police.
Notice of funeral later. (Iowa papers please copy.)

[JONES, AMANDA M. ROBERTS]
Washington Times (Washington, District of Columbia), Thursday, October 4, 1906
JONES – On October 3, 1906, at 6:20 p. m., after a lingering illness, Amanda, wife of Lieut. J. [ames] W. [illis] Jones of the Capitol Police.
Funeral at her late residence, 100 C street southeast, at 3 p. m., Friday, October 5. Interment at Glenwood.
She was born in West Virginia, although the greater part of her life was spent in Iowa. With her family she came to Washington about ten years ago. She was an invalid for many years, but her condition became grave about two years ago and required constant care. She was fifty-seven years old and is survived by her husband and four daughters.

[LANDERS, HAZEL LAURA]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 7, 1907
Died – Little Hazel Laura Landers, only child of Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Landers died at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Scott, five miles north of Gravity on Wednesday, January 16, 1907, aged 1 year, 8 months and 1 day.
The funeral services were conducted at the Christian church at Gravity by Rev. Dunlavey.
Little Hazel will be missed so much for her cheerfulness and kind ways every day. Mother and father, you cannot hear her little feet patter no more, nor hear her prattling tongue on this earth for she is in Heaven waiting to welcome us all.
Put away those little playthings
She will need them never more.
   She has gone to join the angels
On that bright and happy shore.
In Heaven there was an angel
     band
And it was not complete.
   So God has taken little Hazel
To fill the vacant seat.
           By her Aunt, Mrs. Cora Hughes.

[LEDGERWOOD, KATHERINE, MRS.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 18, 1906
A Good Woman Gone
Mrs. Katherine Ledgerwood an old and highly esteemed pioneer of Iowa passed away at 12:30 Sunday morning at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Bruce Monahan, at Gravity, aged 83 years, [?] The funeral was held at the Platteville church Monday noon, conducted by Rev. Dunlavy and the burial took place at the Platteville cemetery.
The deceased has lived in Taylor and Ringgold counties for fifty years. She returned from the home of a daughter in St. Joe two weeks ago for a visit with her granddaughter at whose home she died.
She leaves one son living at Blockton, one at Maloy and one at Gravity, besides many other relatives to mourn her death.

[MARGASON, OVA E.]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, July 24, 1906
Death of Ova Morgason
Ova Morgason [Margason], a young man well known in the vicinity of Bedford, died Monday at Indianapolis, Indiana. His brother, L. E. Morgason [Margason], of Mason township, left for Indianapolis last night.
The deceased left here about March 1st last. During the winter he made his home with his brother, Irwin Morgason [Margason], in Jackson township, but prior to that his parents had lived here, and he had made his home with them. For several months Ova's health has been poor and last spring he realized that there could be no hope for his recovery and as his parents had moved to Indianapolis, he decided to join them and spend his last days at their side. Diabetes was the cause of his death.
The deceased was a nephew of attorney Chas. Thomas of Bedford, his mother being a sister of his.
[Note: The last name is spelled Margason on his headstone.]

[MARGASON, OVA E.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 26, 1906
Called East by Death of Brother
L. E. Morgason [Margason], of Mason township, left Monday night for Indianapolis, Ind., called there by the death of his brother, Ova. Deceased was formerly a resident of this county, having made his home with his brother, Irwin Morgason, of Jackson township and left here early last March. His parents also formerly resided here. Ova had suffered with diabetes and feeling that he could not recover, decided to spend his last days with his parents in Indiana. Deceased was a nephew of Chas. Thomas of Bedford.
[Note: The last name is spelled Margason on his headstone.]

[MARGASON, OVA E.]
Danville Republican (Danville, Indiana), Thursday, July 26, 1906
The remains of Obie Morgason [Margason], well known in Danville, were brought to Mt. Pleasant yesterday for burial. He died in Indianapolis, Sunday, from pneumonia.

[MARGASON, PHOEBE THOMAS]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 3, 1931
Mrs. Phoebe Morgason – Mrs. Phoebe Morgason [Margason], for many years a resident of Bedford, passed away at the home of her son, Lon Morgason, at Nebraska City, Nebr., Tuesday. The funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

[MARGASON, PHOEBE THOMAS]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 10, 1931
Mrs. Phoebe Morgason – Mrs. Phoebe Morgason [Margason] passed away at the home of her son, L. E. Morgason in Nebraska City, Nebr., Tuesday, Sept. 1st. the body was brought to Bedford and the funeral services were held at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.
Mrs. Morgason was born in Marion County, Indiana, October 25, 1846, being aged 84 years, 10 months and 6 days at the time of her death. She united with the Baptist Church when a very young girl and always lived a faithful and devoted Christian life. To know her was to love her. She had been ill for some time and was always a patient sufferer. Her husband passed away 9 years ago, and she was also preceded in death by two daughters and one son. Two sons survive, L. E. Morgason of Nebraska City and Irvin Morgason of Riverside, Calif. Also, a granddaughter, whom she raised, Mrs. Roy Hansen of St. Joseph, Mo. There are also a number of other relatives and a host of friends.

[MARGASON, PHOEBE THOMAS]
Nebraska Daily News Press (Nebraska City, Nebraska), Thursday, September 3, 1931
Recent Comer to City is Stricken
Mrs. Phebe Ellen Margason, aged 85, died at the home of her son L. E. Margason, 1608 Second avenue, Tuesday evening from paralysis, following a long illness. Her husband died in 1922 in Shenandoah, Ia.
Mrs. Margason was born on October 25, 1846, in Marian county, Indiana and spent the greater part of her life in Danville, Ind., and Bedford, Ia. She came to Nebraska City in 1929 and has lived with her son, L. [onzo] E. [astman] Margason.
She is also survived by another son, O. [mer] I. [rvin] Margason, of Riverside, Calif. and by four brothers, none of whom live in Nebraska City. Mrs. Margason has been a devoted worker in the Baptist churches wherever she has been, all of her lifetime.
Funeral services will be held in the Baptist church at Bedford, Ia., Thursday, Sept. 3, at 2:15 o'clock. The body will be taken to Bedford by Dan Porter.

[MARGASON, TANDY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, May 30, 1922
T. Morgason Dead
The body of T. Morgason [Margason] arrived in Bedford Saturday noon from Shenandoah and was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery Saturday afternoon after a brief sermon at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. C. W. Fletcher.
Mr. Morgason was an old resident of Bedford, coming here in 1879 from Indiana.
Following is the brief sketch of his life as read at the funeral:
Mr. Tandy Morgason was born in Madison county, Indiana, Dec. 20th, 1838. When 8 years old he moved with his parents to Hendricks county, Ind. and then moving with his family to Iowa in 1870.
He was married to Miss Phebe Thomas, Sept. 5th, 1865. To this union were born five children.
Two are still living, Lonzo and Irwin, the two sons who live at Shenandoah, Iowa, who with their mother are left to feel the pain of the breaking of the ties that bind loved ones together. Mr. Morgason embraced the Christian faith some years ago but did not unite with any church but was a man of high ideals and noble character. He passed from this life at Shenandoah, May 24, 1922, at the ripe age of 83 years, five months and 4 days.

[MARGASON, TANDY]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 8, 1922
GRAVITY – Lon Margason of Shenandoah was in Gravity a short time Saturday on his way home from Bedford, where he had taken the body of his father for interment. The elder Mr. Margason has been making his home with his son, Lon, in Shenandoah and died there. As he formerly lived in Bedford, the body was brought there for burial.

[MARGASON, TANDY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, May 30, 1922
Mrs. T. Morgason, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Morgason, Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Morgason, Clarence Morgason of Shenandoah and Helen, Arthur and Floyd Morgason of Hopkins, attended the funeral of T. Morgason held here Saturday afternoon.

[MCCONVILL, HENRY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 28, 1907
Death of H. McConvill
Through the medium of a private letter from Mrs. Frank Mills of Sioux Falls, S. D., to her mother, Mrs. E. R. Hall, the sad news reaches Bedford of the death of Henry McConvill which occurred January 17th at San Diego, California. His death was due to paralysis. He suffered a number of strokes of increasing severity until finally death ensued.
The deceased was born in New York City on March 10, 1843 and when a lad of 10 years he went to Woolworth county, Wisconsin, and from there to Filmore county, Minnesota. There he remained until the outbreak of the war when in May 1861 he enlisted in Company G, Twelfth U. S. regular army. He remained in the service until the close of hostilities in 1865 and few men took part in more hard-fought battles. He was at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Mine Run, the Wilderness, Gettysburg, Spotsylvania, Laurel Hill and many others. At Cold Harbor he was taken prisoner and starved and suffered at Andersonville, Libby and other southern prison pens until near the close of the war. His record as a soldier is one of which his descendants may always feel proud.
In 1869 Mr. McConvill was married to Miss Kate Riley in Filmore county, Minnesota, and two years later, they moved to Bedford. Here Mr. McConvill engaged in the lumber business and was for many years one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Taylor county. He was a man of much business ability and early gained the confidence of those he met and being honest in his dealings his business prospered. He earned and gained the respect of all and today his memory is held in highest esteem by hundred[s] of old friends who knew him here.
A wife and four children, all of whom were at the funeral, remain to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and loving father and to them goes out the sincere sympathy of a legion of old friends in Taylor county.

[MCCRACKEN, JAMES 1836 – 1906]
Black Hills Weekly Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), Friday, January 12, 1906
H. W. Jones received a telegram yesterday afternoon which stated that James McCracken died Sunday at Manila this state. Mr. McCracken was about seventy years of age and had lived in this vicinity since 1882. He was formerly a member of the firm of McCracken & McGee, who used to be in the sawmill business about four miles from Rapid City. He later lived on Box Elder and near Viewfield. A few years ago, he went to Manila, where a son-in-law was in the sheep business. The telegram contained no particulars, except that the body was being brought to Rapid City for burial.
Mr. and Mrs. McCracken had three daughters. One married one of the McGee boys and died not long afterwards. Another became the wife of L. T. Singleton and she, too, died a few years ago. The remaining daughter married L. Elshere and, with her aged mother, survives her father, now gone to his reward. He leaves three grandchildren. Deceased has a brother, Dan, who used to live in Sturgis and two nephews, Isaac and George. He was a kind-hearted, well-meaning man and the writer received a letter in relation to his subscription to the Journal only last week, so his illness must have been sudden. Further particulars will be given upon the arrival of Mr. Singleton with the body.

[MCCRACKEN, JAMES  1836 – 1906]
Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), Friday, January 12, 1906
Not Here Yet
The body of James McCracken has not reached here yet but is expected surely today. Wednesday evening Mr. McCracken's brother, Dan, from Sturgis, came down on the train, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Paul Magnet, of Spearfish, and his son, Isaac. Yesterday morning another son, George, came from Hot Springs and all are waiting the arrival of the sad party from Manila.
The Pierre Capital-Journal that reached here yesterday had the following items:
"Undertaker Ruble has just sent a casket to Manila for James McCracken who died there of paralysis. The remains will be taken to Rapid City for burial. The deceased was the father-in-law of Lemuel Elshire, one of the county commissioners of Stanley county."
"James McCracken of Manila died Sunday night at eleven o'clock. He was father-in-law of Lem Elshire of the county board, who left at once for home."

[MCCRACKEN, JAMES 1836 – 1906]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 18, 1906
--A telegram was received by relatives in this city Monday announcing the death of on Sunday evening of James McCracken at his home near Leslie, South Dakota. Mr. McCracken is a son-in-law of Mrs. S. Chilcote, having married her daughter, Mary Chilcote. No particulars of Mr. McCracken's death have been received by the relatives [rest of words missing].

[MCCRACKEN, JAMES, 1836 – 1906]
Black Hills Weekly Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), Friday, January 19, 1906
In From Manila A Long Trip and a Hard One but Weather and Roads Good
Yesterday about noon the sad party arrived bringing in the remains of the late James McCracken, who died at Manila last Sunday of paralysis. They had to go to Pierre, sixty miles, for a casket and then start for Rapid City. They found the roads good and the weather could not have been better for the trip at this time of year. Among those who came were Mrs. James McCracken, L. T. Singleton, Mr. and Mrs. L. Elshere, Mr. and Mrs. C. Haxby and all are at the Harney. The funeral will be held this afternoon in the Baptist church at three o'clock, conducted by Rev. G. W. Swift.
James McCracken was born January 6, 1836 and was therefore sixty-nine years, one month and one day old at the time of his death. He was born in Hindricks [Hendricks] county, Ind. and removed to Iowa with his parents in 1848 and settled in Davis county. In 1861 he married Miss Sarah M. Flemming and moved to Taylor county, where they lived until 1863. They went to Nevada at that time and made their home there until 1868 when they returned to Taylor county. They remained there until Mrs. McCracken died. They had six children, three of whom died in infancy, and two later in life. One, Mrs. L. Elshere, is still living and came up with her husband from Hardingrove.
Immediately after his wife's death in 1884, Mr. McCracken came to the Hills and in 1886 he married Miss Chilcott [Chilcote], the faithful wife who survives him. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters. His brother, Dan, lives in Sturgis, William in Davis county, Ia., and Joe in Butte. One sister, Mrs. Mounts, lives in Albia, Ia., and Mrs. Harris in Nebraska. Other relatives here are George and Isaac McCracken and Mrs. Magnet, children of Dan McCracken. Deceased was for many years in business with William McGee, the two families having been friends in Iowa before they came here. He was a man of sterling worth and strong ideas of right. In his death his family loses a wise counsellor and one who set them a good example of how to live.

[MCKAIN, JAMES]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 14, 1907
The funeral services over the remains of the late James McKain took place Saturday afternoon from the United Presbyterian church of which denomination the deceased was a member, and was conducted by Rev. A. L. Davison, the pastor, who spoke briefly of the many virtues of the dead and beautifully pictured the Christian life he led during his residence in this community. Mr. McKain was born in Ireland July 7, 1823 and at the time of his death was 83 years, six months and 24 days old. There were many handsome floral offerings to testify the respect in which he was held in the community, who extend their most sincere sympathy to the widow and bereaved relatives. – Lenox Time Table

[MOSER, GEORGE ALFRED]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 20, 1906
--Geo. A. [lfred] Moser at one time a resident of Bedford where he was engaged in newspaper work, died Saturday at his home in Emporia, Kas. He was an uncle of Miss May Moser and was well known and highly esteemed by many of our older residents.

[MOSER, GEORGE ALFRED]
Emporia Weekly Gazette (Emporia, Kansas), Thursday, September 20, 1906
G. A. Moser Dead
G. [eorge] A. [lfred] Moser died at 9 o'clock Saturday morning at his home at 405 Cottonwood street. Mr. Moser was taken sick last week and had been confined to his bed since Monday. Mr. Moser was born in March 1837 near Philadelphia, Pa. He moved to Iowa in 1857 where he was married and lived until 1861 when he moved to St. Joe, Mo. He later moved to Irontown, Mo., where he edited a paper and lived until 1884 when he moved to Emporia, Kan.
Since coming to Emporia, Mr. Moser has made a great many friends, who remember him as a kind and generous man. He leaves a wife, three daughters and one son. The children are Mrs. John P. Baldwin of Irontown, Mo.; Mrs. C. F. McCarter of Emporia; Miss Effie Moser of Emporia; and B. A. Moser of Denver, Colo. All of the children are here with the exception of Mrs. John P. Baldwin and B. A. Moser.

[MOSER, GEORGE ALFRED]
Emporia Weekly Gazette (Emporia, Kansas), Thursday, September 20, 1906
The funeral of G. [eorge] A. [lfred] Moser took place at the residence Tuesday at 405 Cottonwood street. Rev. J. H. Price preached the funeral sermon, and the interment was made at the Maplewood cemetery.

[RAFF, MAX, - 1906]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 6, 1906
A private letter recently received, tells of the death of Max Raff, who is well known in this section. Mr. Raff died in the west where he had gone in a vain search for health.

[RHODES, JESSE B.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 14, 1907
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon over the remains of the late Jesse B. Rhodes, who passed away at the family home, 202 north Cedar street. The deceased was sixty-two years of age and his demise was the result of a complication of diseases. Mr. Rhodes had removed from Bedford to Creston some six years ago, having retired. He leaves a wife and three sons. The sympathy of the community is tendered the bereaved family. – Saturday's Creston American.

[RHODES, REBECCA JANE CARTER]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Thursday, January 12, 1933
Mrs. Rebecca Rhodes Dies at Home Here; Funeral Is Saturday
Mrs. Rebecca J. [ane] Rhodes, 202 North Cedar street, died about 9:20 last night at her home. She had been in ill health for some time. Mrs. Rhodes, who was 76 years old, was a member of the Methodist church. She had made her home in Creston for more than the past 30 years.
She is survived by five children, all of whom were with her when she died. They are George E. of Denver, Col., James P. of Creston, Jesse C. of Ft. Dodge, Mrs. Imo Harford of Des Moines and Carl V. Rhodes of Creston.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday at the Deitrick and Keating chapel with Rev. Guy J. Fansher in charge of the services. Burial will be in Graceland cemetery.

[ROBINSON, VIOLA JARED]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 15, 1966
Wed. Rites for Viola Robinson
Funeral services for Mrs. Will (Viola) Robinson, 84, long time resident of Bedford, were held Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on Madison street. Mrs. Robinson died September 11 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital.
Included in the survivors are sons Floyd of Bedford and Don of Arispe, Ia.

[ROBINSON, VIOLA JARED]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 22, 1966
Final Rites Held Here For Viola Robinson
Funeral services for Mrs. William H. (Viola) Robinson, 84, of Bedford, lifetime resident of Taylor county, were held Sept. 14 at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home on Madison street with Rev. Walter Ortmann officiating. Mrs. Robinson died Sept. 11 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Mrs. Viola (Jared) Robinson was born in Taylor county, Iowa, April 20, 1882.
On Feb. 26, 1901 she was united in marriage to William Henry Robinson and to this union two sons were born: Floyd S. [ylvester] of Bedford and Donald D. Robinson of Arispe, Ia.
Her husband preceded her in death in November 1960.
Those who survive are her two sons; one sister, Mable Hartman of Cedar Falls, Ia.; three grandchildren, Billie Robinson, Ronnie Robinson, and Billie Clayton and five great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
[Note: Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992 and Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934 give the marriage date as February 26, 1902.]

[SEBILLE, ALEXIS' FAMILY]
Bedford Argus (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 21, 1879
A good deal of sickness prevails in Clayton and Gay townships. The family of Mr. Sebille has been seriously afflicted with the malarial fever, losing one son and now having a daughter and a married son (Amos Sebille) dangerously sick. In view of the prevalence of malaria wouldn't it be well to fortify the system against it and thus aid it to throw off the poison.

[SEBILLE, ALEXIS LOUIS]
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California), Tuesday, August 20, 1957
Funeral services for Alexis Sebille, 95, of 576 Neva Place, Imperial Valley pioneer, will be conducted tomorrow at 10 a. m. in the Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Mr. Sebille was born in Iowa in 1862 and came to Brawley, Cal., in 1910. He practiced law there until his retirement in 1947 when he moved to Los Angeles. For many years he was City Attorney for the city of Brawley. He leaves a son, Bruce Sebille. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

[SEBILLE, ALEXIS LOUIS]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 22, 1957
Alexis Sebille Dies in West
Alexis Sebille, 95, a former resident of Bedford and a brother of the late Mrs. A. [lfred] K. [endall] Morris of Bedford, died in Los Angeles, Calif., Saturday, August 17. Last rites and burial were in Los Angeles.
He is survived by one son, Bruce Sebille, His wife preceded him in death several years ago, also one son.
Mr. Sebille was an employee of the Times Republican in Bedford for many years under John J. Clark.

[SEBILLE, HAROLD]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 25, 1920
Killed By Auto
Mrs. A. [lfred] K. [endall] Morris received a telegram Tuesday morning from her brother Lex Sebille who resides at Los Angeles, California, announcing that their son Harold, aged 25 years, was killed by an automobile last Saturday and was buried Monday. No further particulars was received. Mr. Sebille was local editor on this paper about 20 years ago and will be remembered by many residing in Bedford. The family have the deepest sympathy by many friends in Bedford and Taylor County.

[SEBILLE, HAROLD]
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California), Sunday, December 5, 1920
November 16 – Harold Sebille, Bronx Apartments, 629 West Fourth street. Skull fractured in fall from automobile at West Sixth and Loomis streets.

[SEBILLE, JOHN C.]
Iowa South-West (Bedford, Iowa), Saturday, June 28, 1879
--Rev. Blodgett preached the funeral sermon of John C. Sebille, Monday, to a large assemblage. The deceased, who died on Sunday, was in his twenty-fourth year. As the name indicates, he was of French descent and lived some five miles east of this city.

[SEBILLE, JOSEPH LEWIS]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 8, 1926
Mrs. Al Morris of this city received word yesterday morning that her brother Joe Sebille of St. Joseph, had died early that morning. She was unable to attend the funeral as her health is poorly at this time. Mr. Sibille [Sebille] lived here about 30 years ago. He was 70 years of age at the time of his death. Surviving him are his wife, two daughters and one son.

[SEBILLE, OPOLINE R. "PAULINE" JACQUOT]
Taylor County Democrat (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 24, 1894
At Rest
Mrs. Pauline R. Sebille, wife of Alexis Sebille, died at her home in this city at 2:30 p. m. yesterday, aged 68 years. Funeral services will be held today at the residence in the southwest part of the city at 1 o'clock p. m. and will be conducted by Rev. C. Grant McNeill, of the First Christian church. Interment will be made in the Bowers cemetery in Clayton township.

[SEBILLE, OPOLINE R. "PAULINE" JACQUOT]
Taylor County Democrat (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 31, 1894
Funeral Services
The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. A. [lexis] Sebille were held at the family residence, in the west part of town, on last Thursday and were conducted by Rev. C. Grant McNeill of the Christian church. There was a large attendance of friends who deeply sympathized with the family in the loss of a devoted wife and indulgent mother. Mr. and Mrs. Sebille were among the old residents of Taylor county and a large number of their old neighbors assembled at the Bowers cemetery to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased. The relatives present during the last illness and funeral services of Mrs. Sebille were a daughter, Mrs. Mary McMillian and son, Arthur, from Topeka, Kan.; a son, Joseph Sebille of St. Joseph; also, a sister, Mrs. Rose Gallern [Valleran], whose home is in Conway. The deceased was the mother of A. [lexis] L. [ouis] Sebille, editor of the Times, and to him and to the other members of the family the Democrat extends condolences.

[SELLERS, WILLIAM H.]
Omaha Daily Bee (Omaha, Nebraska), Thursday, January 24, 1907

Council Bluffs News - William H. Sellers, 1627 Fourth avenue, died yesterday from tuberculosis, aged 41 years. Besides his wife he leaves two sons and one daughter. Deceased was a member of Council camp, Woodmen of the World.

[SELLERS, WILLIAM H.]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 24, 1907
Word was received here yesterday evening of the death in Council Bluffs of Will Sellers, brother of Lynn and Miss Sellers who are staying at the Hotel Garland. His mother, Molly Sellers of Conway, left for Council Bluffs last night.

[SELLERS, WILLIAM H.]
Atlantic Daily Telegraph (Atlantic, Iowa), Thursday, January 24, 1907
Wm. Sellers Dead
The Omaha papers this morning contain the announcement of the death of Wm. H. Sellers of Omaha. Mr. Sellers is the nephew of A. H. Goodspeed of this place and was formerly a resident of Atlantic. Mr. Sellers died of consumption and his many friends here will be grieved to learn of his death. Mr. Goodspeed and Rass Lang, an old schoolmate of the deceased, were present at the time of his death which occurred at 3 p. m. yesterday. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.

[SELLERS, WILLIAM H.]
Atlantic Daily Democrat (Atlantic, Iowa), Thursday, January 24, 1907
Wm. H. Sellers Dead
William H. Sellers, aged 48 years, passed away at his residence, 1627 Fourth avenue, at 3 p. m. Wednesday, a victim of tuberculosis. Deceased leaves a wife and three children, Walter, 14 years of age; Roy, 12 and Fay, 9. He also leaves two brothers, Sherman and Claude, both residing at Bellgrade, Neb. Deceased was a member of Council Camp, No. 14, W. O. W., of this city. The funral announcement will be made later. – Council Bluffs Nonpareil

[SELLERS, WILLIAM H.]
Omaha Daily Bee, (Omaha, Nebraska), Sunday, January 27, 1907
Council Bluffs News - The funeral of the late William H. Sellers will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family residence, 1627 Fourth avenue, and interment will be in Walnut Hill cemetery. Rev. W. L. Giersdorf will conduct the services. Members of Council camp, Woodmen of the World, of which deceased was a member, will meet at their hall at 1:30 p.m. to attend the funeral in a body.

[SINGER, LEWIS UPTON]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 28, 1907
Death of Dr. Singer
Dr. L. [ewis] U. [pton] Singer died at his home in Clearfield at 9 a. m. Monday, his death being caused by pneumonia.
Dr. Singer was one of the best-known physicians in southwestern Iowa. When Clearfield was laid out, he was one of its first settlers and ever since he has been engaged in practice there.
As a man he stood high in the estimation of all; enterprising, public spirited, he was always ready to put his shoulder to the wheel and help to push ahead any movement looking to the welfare of his town or the community; generous and sympathetic, his purse was always open to the call of the needy; affable and courteous he made friends of all he met and by his integrity and honorable dealing, retained all who entered his circle of friendship.
As a physician, Dr. Singer stood high both with his brother medical men and with the public. Clearfield and Taylor county will miss him for he was one of those men whose places cannot be filled and whose loss will be felt the most.

[SINGER, LEWIS UPTON]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 28, 1907
Dr. L. U. Singer Died Suddenly
Dr. L. [ewis] U. [pton] Singer, one of the most prominent residents of Taylor county, died at his home in Clearfield Monday after a very brief illness from pleuropneumonia.
He had been sick but a short time and his wife had been called to Davenport on account of the illness of her sister and only returned home a short time prior to his death. While he had not been well for some time, suffering from pleurisy, he was not considered in a dangerous condition until a short time before his death.
He was a graduate of Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia. He leaves a loving wife and two sons to mourn his loss and the sympathy of all who knew him goes out to the bereaved family.

[SINGER, LEWIS UPTON]
Clearfield enterprise (Clearfield, Iowa), Friday, March 29, 1907
Jas. Reynard, of South St. Joseph, a brother of L. S. Reynard, was here to attend the funeral of his cousin, Dr. Singer.

Mrs. Singer's mother arose from a sick bed and came to be with her daughter in her great trial. It will be remembered that Mrs. Singer went to Davenport last week to be with her mother. She returned immediately, arriving home last Friday.

Dr. Willey of Woodburn, brother of Mrs. Singer, came Saturday, called by the serious condition of Dr. Singer.

The largest crowd seen in Clearfield for a long time was here Wednesday to attend Dr. Singer's funeral. People came from all the neighboring towns, and many from a distance.

[SINGER, LEWIS UPTON]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 4, 1907
LEWIS UPTON SINGER – Lewis Upton Singer, the eldest son of Laird and Mary Singer, was born at Adena, Ohio, February 24, 1856, and died at his home at Clearfield, March 25, 1907, aged 51 years, 1 month and 1 day.
He received his early education in the country schools at an early age and taught five years, at the end of which time he lost both parents. He then began the study of medicine under the direction of Dr. J. B. Conway, later entering the Columbus Medical College, where he studied one year.  His ambition to lead his chosen profession took him to Philadelphia where he attended for three years the Jefferson Medical College and graduated in 1881, carrying the highest honors of his class. He was surgeon in chief of the Philadelphia Charity Hospital.
In July 1881 he came to his cousin's ten miles southeast of Clearfield and when that fall the town of Clearfield was laid out, his office and drug store was one of the first buildings erected in the town and at the time of his death he was the oldest citizen of Clearfield.
On September 2, 1885, he was united in marriage to Nella F. Wiley, of Davenport, and to this union three children were born, the oldest dying in infancy. Harry, aged 19 and Orville, aged 15, both of whom with their mother survive him.
After a time his increasing practice compelled him to dispose of his drug store and confine his efforts to his chosen profession, which to the present day has increased to an extent only appreciated by the vast crowd assembled to do him honor and to follow him to the last resting place.
In his professional relations good cheer and a cheerful face will be remembered long by those in whose homes for years he has administered as family physician and medical adviser and it is the universal verdict that his wonderful success was due not only to his skill as a physician but his excellent judgment and a kindly sympathetic heart were always in evidence. Among his friends he was an advisor and counsellor in times of difficulty and always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Dr. Singer was a man in the fullest sense of the word; in his professional relations, with his family, with his friends, to his town and as citizen to his country.
Not only today and tomorrow will he be missed but for many years will their wants bring to mind the many helpful acts of which they feel the need.
To his town he was a mainspring and a promoter in any and all enterprises tending to the upbuilding of the town and community, always ready to give, advise or by his own efforts promote the undertaking. To his efforts we largely owe our thanks for our excellent schools and a continual revival and enthusiasm along educational lines. For many years a member of the school board regardless of the many calls on his time he never failed to personally visit each room and investigate personally its condition and the work being done by both teachers and pupils. He was a firm [words missing] part, being a careful student of current events, and from his convictions his country's welfare was ever safe in his hands.
But the true measure of the man from every side is his family relations.
He was ever a kind and thoughtful husband and father, living for and with his family as his world, over which he ruled with a kind and loving heart. His wife, his boys and his home were ever his pride and to do the most for their welfare and happiness was his one thought and being naturally of a kindly, sympathetic disposition, he lived for them alone. In the death of Dr. Singer his profession loses one of its brightest stars, his associates a faithful friend and helper, his town an ardent and tireless supporter, his country as excellent citizen and above all, his family a kind and helpful husband and father.
But in all things, we must look to Him, the Author of our being, for guidance and support and be resigned to believe, even in this dark hour, in an All-Wise Providence that doeth all things well.
[Note: Reprinted from the Clearfield Enterprise.]

[SLAWSON, HARLAN MONTGOMERY]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 6, 1906
Harlan M. Slauson Dead
Harlan M. [ontgomery], son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Slauson, was born in Bedford, June 21, 1886 and died at the home of his parents Sunday Dec. 2, 1906. About a year ago he began to fail in health and was obliged to leave school, being as he was in the class of 1907. This he greatly regretted and spoke at times of his disappointment. This fall his health began to decline more rapidly and the hope he had cherished of finding health in a more agreeable climate had to be abandoned. As the end drew near, he courageously prepared for the great change before him and gained the peaceful assurance that all was well. He signified his desire to live a religious life during Mr. Sunday's meeting here six years ago and shortly afterward united with the Methodist church.
The funeral was held at the home of his parents in Bedford, Monday, Dec. 3. The pall bearers were from among his schoolmates in the Public and the Sunday School and the singing was in charge of Miss Wetmore with a chorus of young people. The sermon was by Rev. W. B. Thompson. Interment in Bedford cemetery.
[Note: The family name is also spelled Slawson on many of the family headstones.]

[SLAWSON, HARLAN MONTGOMERY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 6, 1906
Death of Harlan Slawson
Harlan M. [ontgomery] Slawson passed away at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.[enry] E.[dwin] Slawson, on Sunday morning at 1 o'clock, age 20 years, 5 months and 11 days.
By the death of Harlan Slawson, the dread white plague claims yet another victim, this time a young man just who had his life been spared, would have soon slipped across the boundary line from youth to manhood. This year had his health not failed, he would have been a member of the senior class of the Bedford high school and at commencement time would have stood proudly with his classmates, diploma in hand, ready to face life's battles, armed with a good education and an active mind. But it was not so to be. The monster consumption which every year demands victims by the thousands had marked him for its own and against its slow insidious advance human efforts were powerless.
Nearly a year ago Harlan's health became so much impaired that he was compelled to quit school and since that slowly but surely he has been failing until with the dawning of the week, his spirit slipped away.
Harlan was born in Taylor county and he lived here all his life. All his schooldays were spent in Bedford schools and at the funeral Monday afternoon his class mates acted as pall bearers, and carried his mortal remains to the grave. The funeral was held at the home of his parents, conducted by Rev. Thompson. Interment was made at Bedford cemetery.

[STAFFORD, MARGARET MARY IMUS]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 28, 1907
Word has been received here that Mrs. Margaret Stafford, wife of George Stafford, formerly of the Gravity Independent, died Thursday, February 14, 1907 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. [uther] N. [obles] Imus, of Anaheim, Calif., Mr. Stafford being at her bedside at the time of her decease. The obituary will appear in full in next week's issue. – Gravity Independent.
[Note: The same notice was published in the Bedford Times-Republican, February 28, 1907.]

 [TAYLOR, JAMES S., 1837 – 1906]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, September 6, 1906
Jas. Taylor, an aged man residing over near New Market, died yesterday and will be buried tomorrow at Ladoga.

[TAYLOR, JAMES S., 1837 – 1906]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 14, 1906
NEW MARKET – Jas. S. Taylor died Wednesday, Sept. 5th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. W. Peterman, four miles east of town, where the funeral was held Friday at ten o'clock. Mr. Taylor had been in poor health for several months, so his death was not unexpected. He was 69 years and 6 months of age. The greater part of his life had been spent in Taylor county, the last fifteen in New Market. In early life he united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church and upon coming to New Market with the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he was a faithful worker. The Christian life was highly exemplified in him. He is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter.

[TAYLOR, JAMES S., 1837 – 1906]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 20, 1906
--James S. Taylor, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Taylor county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ed Peterson [Peterman], north of New Market, last Wednesday and was buried at the Dallas Center cemetery Friday. Mr. Taylor's home was in New Market, where he had lived for many years but on the day of his death, he was out visiting his daughter and was stricken with heart failure, dying suddenly. The blow was a severe one for the family and a real loss to the community. – Clarinda Herald

[TAYLOR, SYLVIA JANE WILSON]
New Market Herald (New Market, Iowa), Thursday, September 14, 1922
Mrs. Sylvia Taylor passed away Tuesday morning and funeral services were held today, Thursday. Extended notice next week.

[TAYLOR, SYLVIA JANE WILSON]
New Market Herald (New Market, Iowa), Thursday, September 21, 1922
Obituary – Sylvia Jane Wilson was born in Alleghaney [Allegany] county, N. Y., on June 16, 1842 and passed away at her old home in New Market, Iowa, on Sept. 12, 1922, aged 80 years, two months, 21 days. When eleven years old she moved with her parents to Henry county, Ill. At the age of 16 years she was married to James S. Taylor. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Taylor county, Iowa. Three children was born to them, all having preceded her and her husband to the great beyond. She leaves to mourn her loss three sisters, Mrs. Sara Little and Mrs. Emma Eater, of Chanute, Kans. and Mrs. Etta Eater of Independence, Kan., seven nieces, six nephews, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren. She was loved by all who knew her.
Funeral services were held last Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. J. Owen Smith, assisted by Rev. E. L. Field. Interment was in the Dallas Center cemetery.

[TINCHER, OSCAR L.]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 31, 1907
A Very Sad Accident
Oscar Tincher, who held the position of night operator here during the several months absence of George Scott and left here about Christmas on the return of Mr. Scott, was killed at Savanna, Missouri, yesterday morning about 2 o'clock by falling under the wheels of No. 61, the evening stock freight south. All that is known of how the accident happened was that Mr. Tincher had orders for the train and stepping out and gave an order to the engineer as he stood on the steps of the engine as it was passing. When the conductor stepped from the caboose to get his duplicate order, Mr. Tincher was not there to give it. After a short search for him he was found, a badly mangled condition, having apparently slipped and fell under the wheels. He was taken to a St. Joseph hospital where he died about two hours after the accident. The remains were forwarded to his home at Wick, near Des Moines.
Mr. Tincher was about twenty years of age and had but recently entered the service of the Great Western. He was a young man of more than ordinary worth and aspired to do his whole duty, seeking the companionship of the good rather than vicious. He gave evidence of good home training and appreciated the example, precept and parental restraint of pious parents.
Mr. Tincher was a relative of Mrs. Rose Hatton of this place. – Blockton News

[TOINTON, CHARLES LEWIS]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 8, 1943
C. L. Tointon, 71, Dies at Home Here
C. L. Tointon, a resident of Bedford and community all of his life, died at his home in west Bedford Saturday, April 3, 1943.
The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Archie A. Ross. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
Charles Lewis Tointon, son of Robert and Margaret Tointon, was born at Bedford, Iowa, May 7, 1871, being aged 71 years, 10 months and 28 days at the time of his death.
He was married to Stella Phelps February 14, 1901. He was a farmer until his health failed and had just returned from Denver, Colorado, where he spent the winter for his health.
He was the last of his immediate family and was preceded in death by his father, mother and three brothers, William, Lincoln, and George and one sister, Laura.
He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Glenn Gillette: five grandchildren, Mrs. Marjorie Cook, Duane, Charles, Robert and Barbara Gillette; and one great grandchild, Larry David Cook; also, a niece, Mrs. Geo. Valentine and a nephew, Glenn Tointon, both of Smith Center, Kansas.
He had been a member of the Presbyterian church since a young man but because of poor health could not attend. He was a kind and loving husband and father and will be sadly missed by his relatives and all who knew him.

[TOWNSEND, TEDDY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 21, 1907
Teddy, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Townsend has been called hence to join the angel band, his death having occurred on Thursday, the 14th inst. Mr. and Mrs. Townsend reside in Ross township where the funeral was held on Saturday.

[TOWNSEND, TEDDY]
Bedford Free Press, Thursday, March 21, 1907, [p. 1]
An Infant Passed Away
Teddy, the fifteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Townsend of Ross Township, died Friday morning of pneumonia fever. The little fellow was buried in the Hopkins cemetery Saturday. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the grief-stricken parents.

[VAN DEVENTER, FLORENCE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 30, 1906
--A message was received Sunday by Jonathan Daugherty from his son-in-law, Mr. Van Devenor [Deventer] at Seattle, Wash., announcing the death of his little three-year-old daughter, Florence. The child had just passed through an operation which consisted of the removal of two of her ribs. She was getting along nicely until the turn for the worse came and she died Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Van Devenor [Deventer] resided here for a couple of years, going to Washington last spring. The little girl is remembered as a bright and winsome little lass and all will regret to learn of her decease.

[VAN HOUTEN, AGNES M. BRUNDAGE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 27, 1906
A telegram was received Friday evening announcing the death of Agnes Van Houten, wife of Vernon Van Houten, who was born and raised in this vicinity. It seems that Mrs. Van Houten had but a few weeks before her death left her home in Pomona, Cal., to visit her parents, who reside at Wedron, LaSalle county, Ill. Her death came as a great shock to her Lenox relatives, who did not know that she was sick. She leaves her husband, whose health has been very poor since his service in the army during the Philippine war, a daughter about six years old and her parents and other relatives in Illinois. As Mrs. Van Houten resided here for a time before going to California, she will be remembered by Lenox people and will be sincerely mourned by her husband's relatives, of whom Geo. H. Van Houten and wife are the oldest who reside in Lenox at this time, as many of the family have migrated to distant places and even the immediate family is considerably scattered. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Brundage, who reside at Wedron, Illinois, where Agnes was buried Sunday last, the little daughter, Grace, remaining with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Brundage. – Lenox New Times

[WILLIAMS, EVERETT'S SON, - 1907]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 7, 1907
Word comes of the sad bereavement of Everett William and wife, in the death of their little son. The little one was found dead in bed. We are unable to obtain the particulars. Mr. and Mrs. Williams had just gone to Oklahoma to take up their abode, hence it would seem more sad still as they are strangers in the land. They will have the sympathy of their many friends here who will be shocked by the sad news.

[WILSON, GEORGE WASHINGTON, 1842 – 1906]]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 2, 1906
George W. [ashington] Wilson was born in Mercer county, Missouri, July 19th, 1842, and died July 27th, 1906, aged 64 years and 8 days. His parents moved from Mercer county, Missouri to Decatur county, Iowa, when he was but a small child. When he had grown to manhood, he went across the plains in 1864 and returned to Decatur county in 1865.
He was married to Mary A. Lentz, Aug. 26th, 1867. There was born to this union five children, four girls and one boy. All are living but their daughter, Kate, who died May 10th, 1897.
Brother Wilson joined the Christian church in 1880, moved to Taylor county, Iowa, was converted, joined the Methodist Episcopal church at Siam and during all these years we have reason to believe that brother Wilson lived a self-denying, sincere, devoted and true Christian life. Dear friends, we will miss dear brother Wilson in the prayer meeting class, meeting in everyday life and conversation and we know our loss will be his eternal gain.
Farewell, brother Wilson, he has gone
    Beyond this vail of tears.
There is a life above,
    Unmeasured by the flight of years,
And all that life is love.
May God's sustaining grace keep brother Wilson's family and friends.
The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. James Davison of College Springs, assisted by Revs. Dunlavy of Gravity and Brown of Braddyville. His text was from the second verse of the second chapter of first epistle of John as follows: "Beloved, how are we the sons of God and it doth not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when He shall appear, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.    H. H. Roush.

[WISE, LESLIE ALLISON]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 5, 1906
SIAM – Willis Wise's child died Saturday and was interred at Memory cemetery Monday.