Anderson,
Blanche Franklin -
Mrs.
Howard Anderson has been at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha since Friday,
seriously ill with lockjaw. We have
heard that the attack came from infected teeth, but of that we have no corroboration, Mrs. John Anderson received a call to come
Friday midnight, and was taken to Creston for the earliest Saturday train. The
messages received up to Tuesday indicated a very serious but not hopeless
condition of the patient. The Andersons now live at Ashland, Nebraska. Later:—Mrs Anderson's condition became critical Tuesday evening, and she died at about 11
Wednesday morning, according to the message received by John Anderson that
afternoon.
Mrs.
Anderson was Miss Blanche Franklin, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
Franklin, who went out to Ashland last spring. She leaves four children, two
boys and two girls, the oldest about seven and the youngest one year old.
The
funeral will be at Ashland on Friday afternoon. We will give an obituary next
week.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa July 19, 1920
Anderson,
Blanche Franklin -
Wednesday
noon, word came from Methodist hospital in Omaha that Mrs. Howard Anderson had
passed away at 11:30 a. m. She had been very ill for nine days with lockjaw.
Mrs Anderson was the wife of Mr H. F. Anderson, president
of the Ashland Lumber company. The first symptoms of her illness were noticed
Tuesday evening at supper. She
complained of catch in her jaw at that time, but is was thought to be a neuralgic condition of her system. She gradually grew worse and Friday morning
she was taken to the Methodist hospital in Omaha where the serum for lockjaw
was administered. Here she was very
critically ill but she put up a good fight and was conscious to the last, and
sent messages to her mother and children who remained at home. Wednesday morning word was received she had
come out from the convulsions, her jaws were unlocked, her muscles relaxed, and
that she was decidedly better. This report was followed by the one at noon announcing
her death which took place a short time before.
For
several days after she was taken ill no cause could be given for the terrible
disease, but later it was remembered that about three weeks ago, soon after
their return home from Illinois, one afternoon while she was dressing, one of
the children got into difficulties in the yard. She ran out barefooted to help
him, and in so doing ran into a foot scraper at the side of the porch, and
bruised one of her toes. Nothing was thought of it at the time as the wound was
so very slight, and it healed over with the germs inside.-The Ashland Gazette
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa August 5, 1920
Anderson,
Blanche Franklin -
Emily Blanche Franklin, second daughter of Mr and Mrs. W.H. Franklin, was born in Taylor County, Iowa
on May 22. 1886. She died in the Methodist Hospital in Omaha on July 28, 1920,
aged 34 years and 2 months.
She joined the Calvary Methodist church when about
ten years of age, and has ever since taken an active part in Epworth league and
church activities. For many years she taught classes in the Clearfield
Methodist S. S. She completed her public school work in the Clearfield High
School, graduating with the class of 1904. Later she attended Simpson College
for a time. A good singer, her services in the choir of her church are well
remembered.
She was married to Mr Howard F. Anderson on Feb. 5, 1912. They resided for some years in Clearfield;
then at Riverton, Iowa; and lastly at Ashland, Nebraska.
She leaves to mourn her loss the husband, her
parents, one brother and one sister, and four children, aged from one to seven
years; besides these there are many more distant relatives, and many friends
whose sympathy goes out to those who are caused to mourn by her untimely death.
The funeral services were held at the Ashland
Methodist church on Saturday, July 31, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Jones.. Interment at Ashland. The Enterprise joins with the many here
who extend sympathy and condolence to the bereaved family.
Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, August 5, 1920
Bridger,
Orville C. -
Orville C. Bridger, son of Charles and Francis
Bridger, was horn at New Windsor, Ill., April 1st,
1879, and passed away at Galesburg, III , at 8 p. m., July 18th, 1920. His father and mother having died when he was but
a boy, he was left to make his own way. He received his education in the
Alpha and Monmouth high schools. He has
spent the greater portion of his life in the immediate vicinity of his birth. He was a man of clean habits, and bas been
quite successful.
He was married at Viola, Ill. December 27, 1907 to
Miss Aura Breckenridge. He is survived
by his wife, two brothers, W. S. Bridger of New Windsor, Ill., B. E. Bridger of
Clearfield, Ia., and four sisters, Mrs. Lucy Carlson of Clearfield, Ia.; Mrs.
Carrie Anderson of Keithburg, Ill.; and Mrs. Fannie
Beck of New Windsor, Ill.; and Mrs. Chas. Easterday of Keithsburg, Ill., besides many friends.
The services were conducted from the Methodist
Episcopal church in Viola, July 21st at
1:30 p.m. Rev. F. L.
Stevens officiating. Burial took
place in the Viola cemetery. The funeral was largely attended by neighbors and
friends who deeply sympathize with the widow and other relatives in their
bereavement.
Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa July 29, 1920
Busby,
Ida Ann Martin -
Ida
Ann Martin, daughter of William and Emily Martin, was born
in Mahaska County, Iowa, February 22, 1856. She died at her home in Clearfield
just before midnight on Saturday, May 9, 1920 aged 64 years, 2 months, and 16
days. She was married on March 22,1874 to R. E. Busby,
who survives her.
Mr.
and Mrs. Busby lived in Mahaska county until the fall
of 1885, they moved to the farm four miles southeast of Clearfield in Ringgold
County. Here they resided until 1903, since which time they have lived in
Clearfield.
She
was converted and joined the Methodist church at the age of seventeen, and
remained faithful to her Christ and her faith until death. Of a retiring
disposition, she was not demonstrative, but lived a life of serene and
unwavering faith. When she knew that her time was short, she was still resigned
and trustful to the end.
Six
children were born to this union: Grace who died in infancy; Alfred who lived
but six years; Mrs. Stella Witter, Mrs. Gretta Murdock, Mrs. Jessie Spurrier, and Miss Lillian
Busby. These four reside in this community. There are also eight grandchildren.
She leaves of her own family, four brothers, John and Albert Martin of
Oskaloosa, Iowa; Nelson A. Martin, Lacey. Iowa; F. E. Martin,
Minot, North Dakota. Two sisters: Mrs D. H.
Porter, Beloit, Kansas;
Mrs F A. Younkio, New Sharon Iowa, and a host of friends
who mourn today with the bereaved ones.
She
was a kind and loving wife and mother, a true friend, a kind and sympathetic
neighbor. Her work done, she slipped away as the Sabbath was coming in to rest with her Lord
where Sabbaths never end.
Funeral
services were held at the Methodist Church on Tuesday at 2
p.
m. The Pastor, K. O. Douglass read the 14th of John, und his address dealt with
the hidden providences of God. The floral offerings were notable, and the
church was filled with the assembled friends. Interment was in Clearfield
Cemetery.
Clearfield
Cemetery, Clearfield, Iowa, May 13, 1920
Campbell,
Grace Saunders -
Mrs.
Grace Campbell, nee Saunders was fatally injured in accident on the highway
about four miles west of Lenox last Sunday near noon. She was riding in a car
with her husband, who is the Q agent at Bridgewater. Their two children were in the back seat. The
family was coming to Lenox to be present at a family reunion. Mr. Saunders
drove up behind Mr. S. E. Wainwright, who was driving about 25 miles an hour.
He did not know anyone was behind him, and the reports of racing were all
wrong. Mr. Campbell says that he drove into the cloud of dust raised by the
Wainwright car and at a time when he could not see the road, his car dropped
into a ditch or sunken culvert. It seemed to break his grip on the steering
wheel and in an instant the car overturned, going clear over and upon the
wheels again Mr. Campbell and the children were not much hurt, but Mrs Campbell was struck by the windshield or car doors, and
seriously hurt. While they were this
side of Kent hurrying to Creston, the woman died.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa July 1, 1920
Coppel, John –
On
Tuesday, June 8, two boys, both sons of Bedford residents were
drowned while swimming in a pond near Bedford. The boys, Harold Lowe, son of Rev. J. M.
Lowe, and John Coppel son of Frank Coppel were the unfortunate lads. Both boys were 12 years
of age.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa June 10, 1920
Crews, Shubel Earnest -
Shubel Earnest Crews was born in Salem. North Carolina, October 1860. In I866 he moved to Bloomington, Illinois,
with his parents, where they lived till 1869, when they moved to Moberly, Mo.
In 1871 they came to Ringgold County where he lived until 1888 when he moved to
Spokane, Washington. Here he lived until death caused by chronic stomach
trouble called him away on June 8, 1920. He had been in poor health for some
time, and during the last two or three years of his life had been unable to
work at his trade as a stone and brick mason on account of a paralytic stroke
which affected his right hand and arm.
In
1882 he was married to Miss Delia Harrington. To this union, two children were
born. One died in infancy; the other, a son, is living in California. One
brother, Albert Crews, lives at Lamar, Mo. . Five
sisters-Mrs. Addie Creamer and Mrs. Mattie Gillespie live at Elgin, Okla; Mrs. Alice Crose at
Sedalia, Mo.; Mrs. Rachel Brooks at Minier, Illinois;
Mrs. Mary Sargent, Clearfield, Iowa; remain to mourn
his loss, also a large number of other relatives and friends.
He was
a kind and industrious man, respected and liked by all who knew him.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, June 17, 1920
Dodge, Ila Arlene –
Ila Arlene, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Roy Dodge of Griswold, Iowa, died last week at the home of her grandfather,
H.J. Pugh, Atlantic, Iowa. She was sick but a day and a half, and nothing could
stay the hand of death. Ila Arlene was 22 months old.
Services were held at the home in Griswold, and the body brought to Clearfield
for internment in the family lot. Rev. Douglass conducted brief services at the
grave at 1:30 last Friday. The bereaved parents and other relatives have the
sympathy of many friends of this community.
Clearfield
Enterprise, April 22, 1920
Edwards,
William Robert -
William Robert Edwards was born January 11, 1851 on
his father’s farm in Warren Co. Illinois and died at his home, 5 miles
southeast of La Plata, Missouri, July 8, 1920 at the age of 69 years and nearly
6 months. He attended the public schools
in the community in which he was raised and after for a time attended Hedding College at Abingdon, Ill. In March 1874 he was united in marriage to
Miss Elizabeth Hood who had recently come from her old home in England. Soon after their marriage they removed from
their Illinois home to Dexter, Iowa, and shortly afterward to Clearfield, Iowa,
where he engaged in farming for a number of years. But 17 years ago he left Iowa and bought the
farm which has been his home until death in the vicinity of this city. He was of an unusually sociable disposition
and made friends rapidly in every community in which he lived. He was so jovial and hearty that he numbered
his friends by the score and hundreds. He was a big hearted brother, full of sympathy and kindness to those who
needed these kindly neighborly offices. Those who knew him best will testify to his generous impulses which
often found expression in a helping hand and a kind word. His married life was
most happy. He and his now bereft companion lived together as comrades and
shared in each others joys and sorrows for 46 years. His last sickness was a
trying one, characterized by failing strength for about 2 years, so while the
end came suddenly it was not wholly unexpected. We have seen him in strength
and power and we have seen old age come creeping on and infirmities gather and
the shadows fall upon the useful life; But while the body withers and dies the
spirit grows young and throws off the burden and limitations of the flesh and
the soul rises with its character formed and impressed by every act, word, thot and purpose of life to meet its Maker as calmly as a
star rises to greet the dawn of a new and greater day.
He leaves of his immediate family his faithful wife
and two brothers. Charles W. and Rev. J. W. Edwards D. D.
both of Indianola, Iowa. His only sister passed away at Temple, Okla. a
little more than a year ago. An honest man, a kindly neighbor, and a patriotic
citizen has passed away and the world somewhat poorer for his leaving.
Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa August 5, 1920
Fleming,
Amy Jane Chittenden -
Amy
Jane Chittenden was born in Cassopolis, Michigan, March 6. 1847 and died at her
home July 18, 1920 aged 73years, 4 months, and 12 days. She moved with her
parents from Michigan to Stark County, Illinois, in 1866 and from there to
Taylor County, Iowa in 1870 to the farm where she has since made her home.
On
October 16, 1879 she was married to Wm. C. Fleming. She had one brother,
Wallace who died March 6, 1880. When but a girl she united with the Cumberland
Presbyterian church in Illinois. For many years she had cared for her aged
parents, who lived with her, since the death of their son. Her mother was blind
for the last fifteen years of her life and this with her feeble condition made
her a great care, but Mrs. Fleming's unfailing patience and loving attendance
was the marvel of all who knew her
Since
the death of her mother whom she survived but 1 year and 1 day she has been
gradually failing in health, and while her friends were conscious of her
failing health, they were surprised that the end should come so soon.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa July 22, 1920
Gray,
John B. -
John
B. Gray was born in Excomb, England, May 4. 1845.
Came to America in 1854 and settled in the vicinity of Lenox in 1875. In June1877
he was united in marriage to Mary Morrison. To this union five children were
born: Thomas of Chicago, Jessie L. of South Dakota, Mrs. Alice Evans of Boise. Ida., Johnnie E. of Corning, la , and Mrs. Florence J. Clark
of Ogden, Utah. There are six grand-children. Five brothers and sisters are
living-George of Lenox, Henry of Chicago, Jim of Washington, la.,
Mary of Beaconsfield, la., and Anna of Chicago.
For
many years Mr. Gray was a faithful member of the Lenox United
Presbyterian church and attended church regularly to within a very
few weeks of his death. He died on the 75th anniversary of his birth.
Funeral
services were held at the home, Friday afternoon at one o'clock conducted by
the pastor, Rev. A. L. Davidson. Burial was made in the Clearfield Cemetery.-Lenox Time Table.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, May 20, 1920
Hepperly, Thomas Camion –
The
subject of this sketch was born in Peoria, Illinois on April 12, 1840. He grew to manhood in that vicinity and was married
in the fall of 1865 to the life partner with whom he walked for over fifty
years. Mrs. Hepperly died in the fall of 1917, and since that time he has made his home with his
son, Wade, in Vancouver, Washington.
Mr. Hepperly moved to Ringgold County near Clearfield about
1876 and was a resident of the vicinity until 1903 when he moved to
Oregon. Six children were born to them,
of whom one daughter died here and lies in Clearfield Cemetery. The others are John of near Clearfield, Curt
of Norfolk, Nebraska, Frank of Omaha, Wade of Vancouver, Washington and Mrs.
Grace Brown of Fort Gibbons, Alaska. The
first two were present at the funeral.
Many
of the old friends gathered at the Methodist Church to pay their last tribute
of respect. Pastor Douglass conducted
the services. The pallbearers were Jos. Doubet, F.C. Nickle, D. E.
Moffett, N.W. Wolford, A. W. Cochran and Blanch Nevill. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa April 29, 1920
Hidlay, Anna Melissa Hamilton -
Anna
Melissa Hamilton was born April 27th, 1842 in Allegheny Co. Penn., and departed
this life April 26th 1920, near Clearfield, aged 77 years, 11 months and 29
days. She was married to David Hidlay, September
22nd, 1859. They moved to Carroll County, Illinois in the spring of 1862 and in
the spring of 1881 they moved to Ringgold County, Iowa, where they have since
resided.
To
this union seven children were born; two died, in infancy, those remaining are: Annis, Mrs. Jos. Phillips and Cora wife of W. F.
Morey both of Hay Springs, Nebraska; John, Trumann, and Jennie, wife of Geo. Hicknell all of Canada; one sister, Mrs. R. J. Boys of
Metamora, Ill., one brother, M. M. Hamilton of learfield.
Mrs. Hidlay was converted at an early age and united with the
Methodist Episcopal Church. She was a
faithful member till the time of her death.
A
short time before her death she told her children she was going home to Jesus.
She
leaves today five children, seventeen grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren
besides a host of friends.
Funeral
services were held at the Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Rev. Douglass in change. The sermon was from the text, “Rejoice, and
be exceedingly glad for great is your reward in Heaven.”
The
church was crowded with the friends assembled to do honor to the memory of this
good woman. Interment followed in
Clearfield Cemetery where she was laid by the side of her husband so recently
gone before.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa April 29, 1920
Hooker,
Nancy Catherine Yaryan -
Mrs.
Nancy Hooker, until recently residing here, died in a hospital following an
operation, at an early hour on Monday. She had been living with a son and
daughter at Mount Vernon, South Dakota, and the friends here did not know of
her condition until news came of her death. The body was brought to Diagonal,
near which the family had lived for many years, and the funeral services were held at the Clearfield
Methodist Church at 2:30 on Tuesday, conducted by Pastor Douglass, and interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery.
Nancy
Catherine Yaryan was born in Wapello County, Iowa, on
Dec. 2, 1857 and was thus at
her death 62 years, 10 months and 2 days old.
She
came with the family to Ringgold county in 1867 and
was married to John Henry Hooker in October 1873. Mr. Hooker died about sixteen
years ago. To their union were born four children all now living. They are H. M. Hooker of Mt. Vernon, South
Dakota; U. L. and V. L. Hooker of Bouton, Iowa; and
Mrs. Minnie Nation of Mt. Vernon, South Dakota. Besides the children, she
leaves three grandchildren, her aged mother, three brothers and one sister Gan, Andrew, and John Yaryan,
and Mrs. [ ] of Billings, Montana. The last named was not present at the
funeral.
Mrs Hooker had been a member of the Clearfield Methodist Church since 1915, coming
into membership by letter. She had been a Christian for the greater part of her
life.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa October 7, 1920
Jenkins,
Louis Clark –
The
subject of this sketch, Louis Clark Jenkins, was born in Victory, Cayuga, New York on May 24th, 1836. He died at his home in Clearfield August 25,
1920 aged 84 years and 3 months. He was
taken to Lee, Massachussetts when 1 year old and when
he was 19 years old he moved to Sterling, Illinois, living there until
1880. In that year he moved to Taylor county, settling on a farm eight miles southwest of
Clearfield, living there til 1901 and after that time
his home has been in Clearfield.
In
1861 he was married to Isadora Golder who after
nearly sixty years of close companionship survives to mourn his going. To this union 11 children were born of which
4 having gone before, leaving seven yet living. [The remaining print is too light to read and decipher.] Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, September 2, 1920
Lowe,
Harold -
On
Tuesday, June 8, two boys, both sons of Bedford residents were drowned while
swimming in a pond near Bedford. The boys, Harold Lowe, son
of Rev. J. M. Lowe, and John Coppel son of Frank Coppel were the unfortunate lads. Both boys were 12 years
of age.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa June 10, 1920
McCall,
Arthur -
Dr.
McCall received word Saturday evening that his brother Arthur of Ogden, Iowa,
had been very severely injured by a runaway. Dr. McCall at once started for Des
M., but missed the evening train at Diagonal, and received word at midnight
that the brother had died on the way from his home to Des M. The unfortunate
man was in the thirties, and leaves a wife and one child. Details of the
accident are not at hand.
Dr.
and Mrs McCall arrived at home Wednesday evening. It
appears that the brother fell from a load of tile, striking upon his head, and
the runaway followed but was no factor in the accident.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, September 2, 1920
Miller,
Elizabeth A. Leach -
A
dispatch was received here Wednesday forenoon by P. H. Cullings bringing the news of the death of Mrs. S. H. Miller at Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. and
Mrs. Miller departed on last Wednesday for Ohio, their daughter Georgia, Mrs.
R. L. Bailey, living in that city. According to the dispatch, death came at near
midnight, Tuesday night. Mrs. Miller has been failing for some time and it was
apparent some time ago that her condition was serious. Still the tidings came
as a distinct surprise, and a great shock to her many friends here, where the family has lived so long.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 16, 1920
Miller,
Elizabeth A. Leach -
Elizabeth
A. Leach was born near Tranquility, Adams, Ohio Feb. 18, 1856, and passed away
at the home of her daughter in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 15th; 1920; aged
sixty-four years, six months, twenty two days. She was married Feb. 9, 1881 to
Mr. Samuel B. Miller, at Tranquility, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. have made their home
for the past sixteen years in Clearfield. Iowa coming here
from Adams County, Ohio where they had resided since the day of their marriage.
Mrs.
Miller united with The United Presbyterian Church at Tranquility, Ohio in early
girlhood and later transferred her membership to Peebles, Ohio, and then to
Clearfield, where she was a member at the time of her death.
She
leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, Samuel B. Miller of Clearfield, Iowa,
her son Harry B. Miller of Toppenish, Washington, and daughter, Mrs. Georgia
Bailey of Ohio, and by four week old Tad Bailey, of Cleveland, the only grandchild. She had a multitude of friends here at Clearfield.
Services
were held Saturday at 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Bailey, 1290 Fry Ave. Cleveland, Ohio. Interment was in the family lot in Lakeview
Cemetery, Cleveland.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, September 30, 1920
Perkins,
Lela Maxine –
Lela
Maxine, daughter of Samuel N. and Maude Perkins, was born February 3, 1919, at
Clearfield, Iowa and died at Estherville, Iowa, April 13th, 1920, age 1 year, 2 months, and 10 days. She leaves to mourn her loss, her father and mother,
and brother Harry, besides many other relatives. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Lagrone of the Methodist Church,
Wednesday afternoon at the home.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa April 22, 1920
Ray,
Elizabeth A. Atwood -
Elizabeth
A. Atwood was the second of the eleven children of Mr. and Mrs. Semander D. Atwood. She was born on the fifth of December,
1857, at New Market, Iowa and died last Thursday, June 3rd at 1:30
a. m. at the age of 62 years, 6 months and 5 days.
She
made her home in Page county, Iowa, till 1899, when she moved to Ringgold
county where she has since made her home. For the past 12 years she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs.
Fletcher Mathews. For years she has been
a constant sufferer and for the
past eight she has been entirely bedfast. All that loving hands could do to
serve her was done but she passed peacefully away last Thursday morning.
She
was married to Isaac P. Ray in 1876 and lived happily in this union for 14 years when death, on the
8th of November, claimed Mr. Ray. Four
children came to gladden the home, all of whom survive. They are E. D. Ray of
Brush, Colo.; L. L. Ray of Maloy, la
; H. T. Ray of Tingley; und Mrs. Fletcher
Mathews of Mt. Ayr.
Mrs.
Ray was a very patient suffer never complaining
of her affliction. She was a member of
the Christian church at New
Market, Iowa and was a consistent Christian till her death. As the end
approached she realized it was near and was prepared to meet it.
To
mourn their loss she leaves her children, three sisters, Mrs. M. E. Duffey of Menlo, Kansas; Martha Anderson of Knoxville,
Iowa; Larinda Alger of Union City, Okla. Two brothers, L. G. Atwood of Laird, Colo.; and J. T. Atwood of Kinsley, Kansas. Besides these there are eight grandchildren as well as a large number of
relatives and friends.
Funeral
services were conducted at the Fletcher Mathews home by S. P. Williamson,
pastor of the Church of Christ last Friday afternoon. The remains were taken to
New Market where the body was laid to rest by the side of her husband. Mt. Ayr Journal
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa June 17, 1920
Speer,
Nettie Jane Voss -
Nettie
Jane Voss, wife of .lames W. Speer, was born Sept. 23, 1875 in Iroquois Co.,
Ill.; and died Sept. 21, 1920 lacking but two days of being 45yrs of age.
She
grew to womanhood and received her education near the place of her birth. In
1880 she went with her parents to Nebraska where Nov. 2, 1892, she was united
in marriage to James W. Speer. To this union one son, Ray, was born, who has
been her constant hope and joy.
Having
been a great sufferer for many years it was thought that she might gain relief
by submitting to an operation, and to this she cheerfully consented, so
accompanied by her husband went to the Ensworth Hospital at St. Joseph, Mo. In a few days, words of hope and encouragement came
to her friends and loved ones, but complications set in which necessitated a
second operation from which she rallied only a short time although all that
medical skill could do was done. The Angel of Death claimed her at the sunset
hour. Her husband and son watched at her
bedside. The remains were brought to Clearfield Iowa to her home.
Mrs.
Speer was well known and her sudden death has cast gloom over all her
acquaintanceship for she made friends with all whom she met, being of a happy
disposition, she greeted each and every one with a smile. She possessed a noble
character and lived a self-sacrificing life, which made her a devoted wife,
Mother and sister.
Giving her heart lo Christ she united
with the Methodist Church at McCook,
Nebr., in I890, transferring her membership here about four year ago. On
account of the frailty of the body, she was not permitted to attend church
services as she should of liked to have done, but her
mind and heart were centered here. She lived a true Christian life, and was
prepared to meet her Saviour, for hers was a life of
faith und virtue for which eternal happiness is promised.
Besides
a large number of friends she leaves a husband, an only son Ray, father,
mother, five sisters Mrs. Mary Bicknall of
Sutherland, Canada; Mrs. Maude Perkins of Estherville, Iowa; Mrs. Lela Lunt of Creston, Iowa;
Mrs. Ethel Bye and Mrs. Grace Monk of Clearfield Iowa; two brothers, James Edward and Vance
Voss of Chicago. Ill. , all but one, Mrs. Mary
Bicknell, being present at the funeral.
The
many floral offerings which covered her casket were symbols of the love and
esteem by which she was held. To the grief stricken relatives who mourn not
alone for the departed, the deepest sympathy is extended. Funeral services were
held at the M. E. Church on Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Douglass. Interment
was in Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 30, 1920
Taylor,
Chas. L. -
Mr. C.
L. Taylor, for a long time a resident of Clearfield before 1910, died at
Villisca on Monday afternoon, October, 18. He was working at his trade of
carpenter, and fell dead of apoplexy.
C. L.
Taylor was born in Ohio on December 30, 1854, and died on Oct. 18, 1920—aged 65
years, 9 months, and 19 days. There is no material at our command for an
obituary. His first wife and the mother of his children died in Clearfield in
1909. One daughter, Mrs. Frank Webb died before her mother and lies with her
mother and father in the family lot in our cemetery.
Mr.
Taylor married again, .and since that time has lived in Villisca, Iowa, where
he died. He leaves a widow, a number of children, and several grandchildren to
mourn his loss. The body arrived here at 1:25 on Wednesday and interment was
made at once in the Clearfield Cemetery Rev. Douglass in charge of a brief
service at the grave.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa October 21, 1920
Tillier, Amelia Mason -
Amelia
Mason was born in Franto Canada, July 25,1829 and died at their home northwest of Clearfield Sept 28
, 1920 at the age of 91 years 2 months and 3 days She was married in 1848 to
John Tellier and to this union were born nine children. Six preceded her in death.
Those
left to mourn her loss are her husband and three children, Mrs Minnie Peterson, Charles Tellier and John Tellier. At an early age she united with the Christian
Church and has always lived a Christian life.
The funeral
services were held in the Clearfield Christian Church at 10 o'clock Thursday and were
conducted by Pastor Hignett of that church. Interment followed in
Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa October 7, 1920
Waring, Oscar E. -
Oscar
E. Waring, who will be remembered by all the old
timers of this community, died at his home in Denver on last Friday. Services were
held in that city last Saturday afternoon, with interment at Nunn, Colorado, on
Sunday. A clipping from a Denver daily sent by F. M. Lupton is all the
information we have. Mr. Waring lived in Clearfield
for many years. He was postmaster during Cleveland's second administration, and
a few years later, in 1901-02, was part owner of the Enterprise, Clark Smith
being the active manager, with Thos. Hill representing his grandfather in the
office. Mr. Waring gave up the post office to H. T.
Swope on January 1st, 1898.
Clearfield Enterprise,
Clearfield, Iowa April 1, 1920
Waring,
Oscar E. -
Oscar
K. Waring was born in Scipio, New York, September,
3rd, 1839, and grew to manhood there. He received his education at Auburn
Academy. He spent some time in the mercantile business in New York City. From
there he went to Columbus, Ohio.
In
April 1868 he married Charlotte Elizabeth Bissell of Painesville, Ohio. They
lived for a time in Ohio, then moved to Iowa. Mr. Waring was
prominent in the business and social circles of Clearfield from the founding of
the town almost. He served for a very long period on the local school board,
was postmaster during the administration of President Grover Cleveland, and
with Clark Smith purchased the Enterprise in 1901. A few years later he sold out to his
partner, and about that time removed to Colorado, where he remained until his
death. They went from Clearfield to Nunn, where Mr. Waring took an active interest in civic affairs and played a prominent part in the
early history of the town. He was at one time a member of the board of trustees
and during his several years residence here built up a
very large circle of friends, his genial disposition winning young and old
alike. After the death of his wife three years ago, be made his home with his
daughter, Mrs. Ruth Knowlton, where he passed from this life on Tuesday, March
23, 1920.
By his
uprightness, honesty and sincerity, he always commanded the respect of his
fellow men. His business life was governed by the same principals. He held many
positions of trust and confidence in the communities in which he lived, his
name was a synonym of trust and ability. His life was beautiful; for the last
three years he seemed to be "Just waiting, for the call to go to his departed
loved ones." In all the time since he lost his life companion he never
made any complaint, but was always patient, waiting for his call, without fear
or regret and with perfect abiding faith in the goodness and judgment of his
Creator. In the last few weeks he seemed to feel that he was nearing the end,
for he was often heard talking and praying to his God.
Funeral
services were held at the Presbyterian church in Nunn
last Sunday morning, Rev. W. H. Lutenor officiating
and the remains were laid to rest beside those of his wife in Mountain View
cemetery.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, April 15, 1920
Wentzel, Angeline Cline -
The
people of Clearfield were surprised and shocked yesterday forenoon when word
went around that Mrs. S J. Wentzel was dead. Mrs. Wentzel was alone at her home just south of the business
section, and was not known to be ill. Neighbors saw her in her yard and about
morning duties. When her little grandson, Harry Grant called at the house at
9:30 he found her sitting in a chair, but dead. He called others, and the word
quickly around. Some weeks since Mrs. Wentzel was ill but seemed in about her usual health of late. The sons and one
daughter are here; a daughter lives in California; and another daughter, Mrs.
Fred Rood, is now on her way to the far west. Mr. Wentzel died but a few months since.
The
funeral services will be held Saturday morning at l0 o'clock at the U.P.
Church.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, June 17, 1920
Wentzel,
Angeline Cline -
In
1854 in Northumberland Co. Pa. on March 14 Angeline Cline Wentzel was born. She was married to S. J. Wentzel October 6,
1870 and came to Iowa In 1880 settling on the farm south of Clearfield. From
the farm she came to her late home in town about 6 years, ago. On December 19,
1919, death claimed her husband and the same angel came three days ago, June
19, 1920 to claim her.
Her
home was blessed with six children, five of whom survive her. They are Charles Ira and David Leroy Wentzel, Mrs. Ed Grant, Mrs.F. L.
Rood, and Mrs. Geo. Crane. Mrs. Crane’s home is in Huntington Beach,
California. The others live in or near Clearfield.
Mrs. Wentzel was apparently as well as usual the early part of
the week and was out Wednesday morning, working around the yard, but later was
found sitting in her chair dead. There evidently had been no conscious sickness
or struggle, a quiet release of the spirit and her earthly career was ended.
For
more than 7½ years she stave herself in unceasing care and loving ministry to
the welfare and comfort of her invalid husband, and leaves in this and in other
ways too to her children and grandchildren, a rich legacy in the memory of her
faithfulness and kindness.
She
united with the United Brethren Church while living in Illinois and later
transferred membership to the United Presbyterian church of Clearfield in the
fellowship of which she continued till her death. Death came suddenly but not
in an undesired way to those who are ready to go to live with Jesus. “Be ye
also ready for in such an hour as ye think not, the son of man cometh.”
The
funeral services were held Saturday at 10 a. m. In the United Presbyterian
Church conducted Rev. Aikin of Monroe, Iowa, former pastor
of this church. Interment followed in the Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, June 24, 1920
Young,
William Andrew –
Our
community was surprised and shocked on last Friday afternoon when the report
went around of the death of Wm. A. Young, at the home of his brother Howard,
southeast of town. While it was known that Mr. Young had been in poor health for some time,
there had been no reason to expect that death was near. He had been sitting in
a chair, and seems to have died without any warning whatever at about two
o'clock. Deceased was the oldest of the family of brothers and sisters, being
past sixty-two at his death.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, July 29, 1920
Young,
William Andrew –
William Andrew Young was born in Page County, Iowa.
November 14, 1857, and died at his home southeast of Clearfield, July 23rd.
1920, aged 62 years, 8 months, and 9 days. He was the oldest son of Robert and Sarah Young. His parents, one
brother Thomas R., and sister Mattie having preceded him, leaving three
brothers, F. N. of Ralston, Wyoming; Robert M. of Los Angeles, California; and
H. H. of Clearfield, and a number of other relatives and friends.
He was a member of the Clearfield United
Presbyterian Church. He was born and reared in the Covenanter Faith and
memorized many Scripture verses, particularly the Psalms and the Shorter
Catechism as was the splendid custom in that home. He was of a quiet and unassuming disposition,
and was a great man for home. Honest and upright in character, he was respected
by all who knew him. He was a man of
many friends, a man of few words.
This was the first summer in 52 years, that he
missed farming. He was a very healthy man until his illness which began about
Easter of this year. The end came
suddenly. The step between him and death
was quickly taken, we know not what a day may bring
forth. "The will of the Lord be done. Blessed are the dead who die in the
Lord.”
The funeral services were held on Thursday. July
29th at the United
Presbyterian Church, the pastor, S. Boyd Johnson
officiating. The mortal remains of the deceased were then laid to rest in the
Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, August 5, 1920