Taylor County, Iowa: Lorelei Rusco obits Bailey file

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa obituaries
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Bailey, Milo Morton - Our people were thrown into great excitement just after eight Wednesday morning when the word went around that Milo Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Z. Bailey, had been found by his wife lying unconscious in the back porch of their residence just east of the post office. Help was summoned and the unfortunate man carried into the house. A bullet wound in the right temple, rather low down near the cheek bone, was the only visible injury. Medical attendance was quickly at hand. Drs. McCall and Reed doing what could be done. Naturally the family were shocked beyond description. There was the wife and the three small girls besides the infant son. Mr. Bailey had come to the Cullings Store, purchased some coffee, and returning home had said that he would go to his father's for the milk as he did usually of mornings. The shot was not heard, but shortly after Mrs. Bailey found him lying prone on the back porch. A 22-caliber rifle was there, it being kept in that porch. Mr. Bailey must have stopped in the porch and handled the gun, with the result that it was discharged with deadly effect. His pipe lay at his feet, as he lay with his head near the kitchen door. Examination made it quite certain that it was not a stray bullet fired at a distance that had done the hurt, so that there remains no explanation except accidental discharge. Nothing in his actions or circumstances supports the theory of self-destruction, as he was devoted to his family, cheerful and normal in everyway. He had attended a club party the evening before at the Heyer home, and no one who knew him gives any credence to the suspicions that were voiced at first. Later: The unfortunate man lay in a stupor until about 2:30 p. m. and then passed away. There is the most profound sympathy for the wife and children, the parents, and the brothers and sister. The deceased was generally liked by all who knew him, and the suddenness of the blow brings instant recognition of his many likeable qualities. At this. time, we are unable to make any statement as to the funeral. THE INQUEST—Coroner Frank H Rayner was notified of the death, and came over before supper. He decided to hold a formal inquest, which was held at the Crew Furniture Store. The whole incident was gone into, which at least a dozen witnesses examined. Even circumstances merely suspicious were investigated, and the jury of twelve men with little delay found that deceased came to his death from a gunshot wound, accidentally received. This finding, after a most careful consideration, should dispose of rumors such as usually attend cases of sudden death. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa January 19, 1922 Bailey, Milo Morton – Milo Morton Bailey, son of Milton Z. and Emma Bailey, was born in Ringgold county, Iowa, near Clearfield, on the twelfth day of March, 1889, and departed from this life on Wednesday, January 18th, 1922, aged thirty-two years, ten months, and six days. The greater part of his life was spent on the farm cast of Clearfield, with his parents until his marriage and afterwards on his own place. In 1920 the family moved into Clearfield, where he resided until his death. On the eight day of November, 1911, he was married to Cora Elnore Ruby, and to this union four children were born. Ruby, Myra, Isabel, and the infant son Milo Mac. He leaves to mourn his early demise, besides the wife and children, his father and mother, three brothers, Rolla, Wilbur, and Truman, and one sister, Mrs. Walter Lininger. Another brother, Leo, died Oct. 26th, 1886. Milo Bailey leaves behind him the worthy reputation of a clean man who was always willing to go out of his way to accommodate his fellow citizens. His nearest neighbors credit him with being one who was extremely devoted to his family. A host of relatives and friends, the entire community mourn his loss as the untimely departure of one who had before him the future of a successful and worthy citizen. His last position was that of assistant cashier of the Taylor County Bank of Clearfield. The funeral was held Friday afternoon in the Methodist church. The relatives are very numerous in this and nearby communities, and the Masons were represented by nearly every brother Mason, besides some from neighboring towns. The church would not nearly hold those who wished to attend. Music was by a mixed quartet and Supt. Heaton sang a solo number. Rev. Calkins conducted services, speaking from the "I will lift up mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help.” Mr. Sam Robinson of Gravity led in the Masonic Ritual as used on such occasions. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa January 26, 1922 Baxter, Mary M. Love – Mary M. Love was born in Oldham County, Kentucky, Jan. 4, 1849, and died at her home in Clearfield Jan. 21,1922, at the age of 73 years and l7days. She moved with her parents from Kentucky to Orange county, Indiana, when but a child six years old. She was united in marriage to E. H. Baxter. May 21, 1865. To their union were born eleven children, seven boys and four girls. One boy died at the age of seven years two girls died after they were married, each leaving a child. The two daughters still. living are Mrs. Anna Worthington of Maloy, and Miss Mary Baxter, the youngest child, living at home with her parents. The boys are Ulysses Grant of Rockwell City, Iowa; Lorenzo D. of Auxvassje, , Missouri; George I. of Hume, Illinois; John of Milo, Iowa; Eugene and Joseph of Clearfield. Her husband still survives her. She also leaves 28 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and many friends to mourn her loss. She confessed her faith in Christ in 1870 and united with the Church of Christ. She has not been able to attend services of public gatherings for years because of a troublesome cough, but she lived and died in the faith of a Christian. The funeral was held in Clearfield Christian Church Sunday afternoon January 22, Pastor Hignett officiating. There was a large attendance. Interment followed in Clearfield Cemetery. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa January 26, 1922 Beamer, Isaac Morris – Isaac Morris Beamer, son of Philip and Sarah Beamer was born in Clinton, Co. Ohio, Nov. 23, 1834 and died at his home in Clearfield Nov. 22, 1921, lacking one day of reaching his 86^th birthday. When twenty years of age he came to Iowa and settled in Appanoose Co. where he remained until the commencement of the War. He then enlisted in Company G, Thirty-six, Iowa. He participated in the battles of Helena and Little Rock and other prominent ones, and served ten months in prison in Tyler, Texas, then was exchanged and remained in the army until the close of the war, returning then to Appanoose County. In 1869 he went to Missouri and remained until 1876 when he returned to Iowa and located in Taylor County. Later he moved to Nebr. where he made his home until four years ago when he settled in Clearfield. November 12, 1867 he married Mrs. Phoebe Wolfinger. To this union four children were born, two dying in infancy. He is survived by his aged wife and two sons, Elmer A. of Armor, Nebr. and John B. of Lamar, Colorado. Besides these are one sister, Mrs. Mary Wells of Centerville, Iowa, and one brother, M. A. Beamer of Louisville, Kansas, five grandchildren, a large number of nieces and nephews, and a host of friends, for he has been a man of the truest character, and made friends with all who know him. Early in life he united with the Methodist church, and through all these years has been a true follower of his Savior, and died with the assurance that he would be well rewarded for his service of the Master. Funeral services were held in the Clearfield Methodist church, Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Calkins. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery beside his brother, Robert Beamer. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa December 1, 1921 Brown, Gladys Mae – Miss Gladys Brown, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mr. M. A. Brown died at about five o’clock Tuesday morning at the Methodist Hospital, in Des Moines, where she had been for a short time. She has been ill since the fall of 1919 and although she rallied greatly at time, the long fight was lost. Her parents were with her at the end. As we write it is known that the funeral will be held on Thursday, but at an hour yet to be fixed. The body was brought to Clearfield Tuesday afternoon, via Diagonal. The sympathy .of all friends are extended to the afflicted family. Miss Gladys was a C. H. S. graduate of the Class of 1918. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa June 30, `1921 Brown, Gladys Mae - Gladys Mae Brown, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Brown, born May 1, 1898, died June 28. 1921, age 23 years, 1 month, and 27 days. She was born in Lenox, and when less than two years old was brought by her parents to the vicinity of Clearfield. In and near Clearfield the greater part of her subsequent life was spent. She attended Clearfield High School, graduating in the class of 1918. She then taught a year, attended Tarkio college a year and was preparing to go to college again last Autumn when she took sick. Although everything was done in kind care and medical skill that was possible, the disease was not stopped. Gladys united with the United Presbyterian Church of this place October 19,1912, on profession of her faith in Jesus, and in faith in Him, answered her final summons. Gladys in the home was a loving daughter and sister, in the school a brilliant student, and in the church an earnest faithful member. Her hope and comfort was in the merit of the blood of the Savior which he graciously shed for sinners. And she leaves to the bereaved family and friends a priceless legacy in the memory of a life of beautiful sweetness, and a faith of firm confidence in Jesus. Although cut down in the budding years of young womanhood the influence of her life had reached out to many, and she will be greatly missed in the home, church and community. She was the friend of every one, and all who knew her were glad to be counted among her friends. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. The funeral was conducted Thursday afternoon at her parents home on North street, Reverends S. B. Johnson, Edwin Hignett, and T. R. Aikin officiating. Interment in Clearfield Cemetery. Those from outside the community attending the funeral: Mrs Mary Rickey, Mrs. Emma Patterson and Miss Artie McCulley, sisters of Mrs. Brown; Harley McCulley nephew; Misses Jessie McCulley and Hazel Tedford, nieces, all six of Winfield, Iowa. Mrs. Minnie Oudekirk and sons of Benton, Jos. Tedford and family of Lenox. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, July 7, 1921 Chaney, Mary Catherine Kelley – Mary Catherine Kelley was born April 14, 1845 in Sumner County, Missouri. She moved to Kentucky at the age of ten years and two years later to Illinois. Here she grew to womanhood and on Dec. 27, 1865 was married to Green Chaney. To this union were born three children, Charles E. who passed away March 19,1921; Albert M. who resides at home; and Mrs. J. C. Shawler of Council Bluffs, Iowa. They came to Iowa and Taylor county in the year 1891, and have resided for a long period on the farm midway between Clearfield and Lenox. She united in her early youth, with the Baptist church, and remained a faithful member of the same until her death. Death came to her on January 26, 1922. She leaves to mourn her lose, her husband, two children, six grandchildren one sister, three brothers; and a large number of friends and neighbors. She was a member of the Eastern Star which furnished the music at the funeral service held at the home on Friday afternoon, Jan. 27. Pastor C. A. Calkins of the Clearfield Methodist Church conducted the service. Interment was made in Lenox Cemetery. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa February 2, 1922 Christianson, Marinus C. - Marinus C. Christianson died at his home two miles south of Clearfield, Wednesday morning at about seven o'clock. He had been sick a very short time, but the attack that ended his life was but the last of many from which he had suffered during his life. This time the larynx was so affected as to result in death. The family consisted of the deceased, his mother, and a widowed sister, besides a son of the latter. They had come into this community only last spring. Mr. Christianson was a widower with one child, a daughter in her teens, who has been living with relatives near Atlantic. After a brief service at the residence this morning, the body was taken to Walnut, Iowa, for interment beside that of the wife dead many years since. Much sympathy is felt for the stricken family. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 1, 1921 Davenport, Robert Ernest - Many of our readers, and perhaps more especially the high school students of the classes of 1911 to'14, will hear with great regret of the death of Supt. R E. Davenport, an account of which we have clipped from the Free Methodist church paper. Mr. Davenport was at the head of our schools the year of 1910-11, and then because of impaired health, went to California, where he resided until his death. He had a host of friends in Clearfield, and was very successful in the teaching profession. We quote.— Robert Ernest Davenport was born at Vernon Center, Minnesota, Sept. 20, 1874, and died at San Jose, California, May 13, 1920. He was converted in October, 1892, and sanctified at a watch-night meeting in December of the same year. He was married to Miss Allie C. Bute August 18, 1897. To this union were born three sons, Wendell W., Lowell B., and Herchel E., and a daughter, Margaret E. being engaged in high school work. Brother Davenport was sometimes obliged to live where there was no Free Methodist society, but he always stood true to the principles of the church, and kept in touch with his home society, assisting (financially) and sending in his testimony frequently. He came to California in 1911, and taught in San Jose, Scotia and Kingsburg, making many friends wherever he lived. While at Kingsburg his health failed and he was obliged to give up his work and come to his home at San Jose. He was patient in his sufferings, always victorious but more so the last few days. Almost his last words, "We have prayed (for healing) and done all we can there is nothing more to do but say Amen. Besides his wife and children as mentioned, he leaves his mother, Mrs. Mary Douglass, and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Baichtal, of Lytton, Iowa, and a host of friends in Iowa and California. We rejoice, rather than mourn, over our brothers final victory. Rev. 0. F. Fero, of Armedo assisted in the services. The writer preached the sermon from Numbers 23:10. Interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa July 7, 1921 DeBolt, William – Wm. DeBolt, the son of James and Elizabeth DeBolt was born in Green County, Penn. in 1865. When he was seven he came with his parents to Taylor County and settled with his parents near Bedford. A short time later they moved to Ringgold Co. where he lived the remaining part of his life. At the time of his death he made his home with his sister, Mrs. Sherman Davis. His father, mother one sister and five brothers preceded him in death. Mrs. Davis, Hugh, John and James DeBolt are left to mourn his loss. In [unreadable] he was married to Callie Williamson and to this union were born four children: Clifford, Ethel and Florence are still living, one dying in infancy. For some time he has been in failing health and he passed from this life Jan. 30, 1922. Interment was made in Platte River Cemetery. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa February 2, 1922 DeBord, Herald - On July 2nd about 7:45 p. m. Herald DeBord and Burnard Martin were in a canoe on the Willamette River; the waves from a passing steamer tipped the canoe over. Young Martin clung to the canoe and was received by a motor boat; DeBord started to swim to shore but when 50 feet from shore he evidently took cramps as he was a good swimmer. He threw up his hands and yelled, went down, came up yelled again and went down to rise no more. The City grappler was called and dragged the river for five days but did not find him. Sunday morning July 10th the body was floating under the Broadway Bridge. The funeral services were held at A. D. Kenworth's Undertaking Parlor at Lents, Rev. Oliver Kenworthy preached the sermon. Herald Leslie DeBord was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George DeBord, who used to live in Clearfield. He was born in Clearfield, and died aged 21 years, 10, months and 10 days. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa August 11, 1921 Ecklin, Myrtle Ruth Slattery – Myrtle Ruth Slattery Ecklin died at Deaconess Hospital in Forsythe, Mont. where she underwent an operation for appendicitis on Nov. 9^th after ten days of intense suffering the best of medical treatment and special nursing proved impossible to restore her to health. The remains were brought to Clearfield to the home of her sister, Mrs. W. A. McKinstry on Nov. 12 and funeral services held at this Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Hignett from which the remains were taken to Conway for interment. The remains were accompanied here by her father and sorrowing husband only, as her mother and sister, Mrs. H. Todd were not feeling strong enough for travel, after the worry and strain during her illness. Mrs. Ecklin was born in Diagonal, Ia. July 9, 1892 and grew to womanhood there. She was married to Frank Ecklin Feb. 19, 1911 and to this union was born one child, Frances Deloris, now 3½ years old. After their marriage they resided in Bedford for four years then moved to Ingamor, Montana where they resided until the time of her death. She united with the Presbyterian Church in early life and died in the faith of a Christian. She leaves her loving husband and daughter, father, mother and two sisters, Mrs. H. G. Todd of Hyahom, Mont. and Mrs. W. A. McKinstry of this city and many other relatives and friends limited only by acquaintances to mourn her loss. Former schoolmates of Diagonal acted as pallbearers. Great tributes of love and appreciation of her many attributes of love as a daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend was shown by beautiful floral offerings from Ingamor, Diagonal, Bedford and this city. Those from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Rob Beckler of Dubuque, Ia., and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hamilton of Shenandoah and relatives from Conway, Bedford and Diagonal. [poem] Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa November 17, 1921 Griffith, Orlando – Orlando Griffith was born Dec. 28, 1845 in Athens County, Ohio and fell asleep at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harve Bailey, July 24, 1921. He was converted at age of twenty-eight and has lived a faithful and consistent life up to his time of death. He enlisted at the age of seventeen at Marshfield, Ohio in C. K. 116^th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was severely wounded at the Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia Oct. 19, 1864. The same year he was promoted to corporal, and in 1865 received an honorable discharge. On June 17, 1868 he was married to Mary E. Scott. Ten children came to bless the home, besides a grandson, Orville Beadle, who was raised in the home as an own son. Of these, two sons and one daughter preceded him in death, while the beloved wife died August 4, 1919. He leaves to mourn his loss three sons and four daughters. The sons reside in North Dakota and the daughters in the neighborhood of Clearfield and Diagonal. Also two brothers (one of whom spent two weeks at the sickbed just before his death) and two sisters, all of Ohio, thirty-one grandchildren, four great grandchildren besides numerous other relatives and friends. A brother-in-law, W. I. Scott of Creston was a faithful comrade in the last. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ingram, Free Methodist District Elder, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harve Bailey, scripture lesson from Job XIV. Rev. Ahern led in prayer. A mixed quartet from Clearfield was in charge of singing. The service was exceedingly will attended, over two hundred being present to pay the last respect to the departed friend and neighbor. He surely went home to the place of which Jesus said, “I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go, I will come again and take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. [Clearfield Cemetery] Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa July 28, 1921 Hargin, Jessie Esplin - Jessie Esplin Hargin was born in Canada Aug. 31, 1855 and died at her home near Conway, Nov. 13, 1921. She moved with her parents to Taylor County in 1872. Her marriage to Noble Hargin took place April 15, 1873. To this union ten children were born, William N. of Gravity, Susan A. and Samuel G. died in 1879, Arthur B., Edgar E , John A, and Oliver B. all of Conway, Frank M. and Roy D, of Diagonal, Mary J. wife of Ed Cooper of Conway. She is survived by her husband and three sisters of her own generation, Mrs. Catharine Fleming of Endicott, Nebr. Mrs. Mary Brannon of Council Bluffs, and Mrs. June Wright of Omaha. These besides fourteen grandchildren and a host of friends mourn her departure and pray that their loss may be hers and heaven’s gain. In early youth she became a Christian and all through her life she was sustained by her faith in the Christ whose name she delighted to honor [unreadable] identified with the Methodist church holding her membership at Greenwood. The funeral services were conducted Tuesday Nov. 15^th from the residence of her pastor, Carl Brown and interment made in Conway cemetery. By her request her sons acted as pallbearers. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, November 17, 1921 Harshaw, Hugh Othello - Hugh Othello Harshaw was born September 5, 1877 in Ringgold County, la. He died after a brief illness at the Community Hospital Creston, on Sept. 3d, aged 43 years, 11 months and 28 days. He was married to Effie Rebecca Bladon, November 11 1899. To their union were born two sons, Floyd and Frederick. Floyd died when four months old, and Fred is left as the comfort and stay of his mother. Always kind and affectionate to his family, the home circle is now most rudely broken. He leaves to mourn his loss the wife, son and aged mother, four brothers, one sister, and a host of friends. "Dort" will be so missed, for he was such a good and kind neighbor, always ready to help when help was needed. Words cannot express how he will be missed by his wife and son, for he and Fred were good pals. Funeral services were held at the home northeast of Clearfield on Sunday at 2 p. m. Rev. Douglass of the Clearfield Methodist church officiated. The floral offerings were very beautiful. The Pall bearers were Chas. Bailey, Boyd Nevill, Roy Bailey, Guy Gard, Walter Bailey and L. A. Bush. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 8, 1921 Henderson, William Richard – William Richard Henderson, eldest son of Alexander and Rhoda Alexander Henderson, was born near Wapello, Iowa, May IS, 1852 and grew to manhood in Washington Co. When 18 years old he united with the United Presbyterian church and has ever remained a devoted adherent of this church. He was married to Dora Moore; and later they moved to Clearfield where he conducted a dry goods business until 1900 when he entered the furniture business in Winterset. Mr. Henderson leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, six children, one brother and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon, Jan. 5th, conducted by Rev. S.. J. Malone, with interment at Rock City cemetery. There were many beautiful floral offerings. Those from a distance who attended were the surviving brother, Newton Henderson of Clearfield, Helen Henderson Forsythe of Dixon, Ill. and Mrs. Fern Henderson Duff of Kansas City, Mo. Ever a potent influence for good of the church, the home, and the business life of the town, Mr. Henderson will be greatly missed. Winterset Madisonian Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, January 12, 1922 Hepperly, Anna B. Larson - Anna B. Larson was born in Sweden, April 25th, 1864, and suddenly departed this life at her home Sept. 4th, 1921, at the age of 57 yrs, 4 mo and 9 days. She came with her parents to America in 1870 and settled at Craven, Ill., where she spent her early life, attaining her education in normal and college work in Ill., fitting herself for teaching, and after teaching there for sometime came west to Nebraska, afterwards coming to Iowa to the home of her sister, Mrs. Wolford, and taught here for some time. She was married to John Hepperly Nov. 27, 1894 near Clearfield and has since made her home in this vicinity. To this union were born five children two of whom proceeded her in death, one infant and one son Ronald dying at the age of 5 years. Mrs. Hepperly united with the M. E. church while in Ill. and after coming to Iowa placed her membership with the Clearfield Methodist church where she has been a faithful member ever since, being an active worker in both Sunday School and church services. Suddenly Sunday evening while attending to her home duties she was called by her maker to cease this life's work, thus closed the life of one of God's children who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a faithful mother and companion and ever ready in her quiet way to lift her share of the load and do the best she could. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband John Hepperly, three children, Verna, Harland and Jody all at home, two sisters, Mrs. Wolford of Clearfield, Miss Larson of Galesburg, Ill., and two brothers, Peter and Manil Larson of Galesburg, besides other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church on Wednesday at 2 p. m. Rev. Douglass officiated. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. Interment in the Clearfield Cemetery. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 8, 1921 Huffman, Donald Herbert - Donald, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Zed Huffman, was born May 2, 1920, and died Sept. 4, 1921. Services were held at the residence south of Clearfield on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Douglass officiating. A large number showed their interest and sympathy by attending. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 8, 1921 Jackson, William M. - William M. Jackson, one of the leading attorneys of Southern Iowa, and who had practiced for 28 years in Bedford, was born at Caldwell, Ohio, Nov. 17 1866. His parents were Rachel and Wiley Jackson, who were also natives of the Buckeye State. The first representatives of the family in this county came from Wales with Lord Baltimore, whence they afterwards removed to Green county Penn. and then to Ohio. William Jackson remained on his father’s farm in Ohio until seventeen years of age and obtained his preliminary education in the local district schools. Subsequently he entered the Western Normal College at Shenandoah. After completing the course in that institution he took up the study of law in the State University at Iowa City, being graduated from that department in 1891. He was admitted to the bar the same year and located for practice in Clearfield, where he remained for little more than a year. He then went to Bedford and has since practiced his profession, enjoying a constantly growing and remunerative clientage. Mr. Jackson was married twice. In 1891 he was joined in wedlock to Miss Addie VanWinkle, a daughter of Isaiah and Melinda VanWinkle, by whom he had one son, Floyd. 0., who still survives, and at the time of his father's death was associated with him in the law business the firm name being Jackson & Jackson. The mother passed away in 1893, when but twenty-two years age. In June 1897, Mr. Jackson was again married to Miss Nettie Nelson, who survives him. His religious faith was indicated by his membership in the Methodist church. His ability as a lawyer was widely recognized. His death occurred at the hospital in St. Joseph Mo. Thursday evening Sept. 1st 1921 at the age of 54 years 9 months and 26 days. The body was laid to rest in the Bedford cemetery beside the body of an infant daughter. The deceased leaves to mourn his demise, a wife and son Floyd both residing in Bedford, and a sister, Mrs. Clesa of Des Moines. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 8, 1921 Kopp, Geo. C.- Mr. Geo. Kopp, one of the long-time citizens of this community, died Wednesday morning after a brief illness, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Williamson. He had not been in quite his usual health, but was not really ill until after supper Tuesday, when he became quite sick, so that Dr. Reed was summoned, and saw the sick man before midnight:. However it seemed but a passing attack, soon to be over. When the patient later seemed to be sleeping, his daughter lay down in the next room. Coming to look after his condition at about four in the morning, she found him dead. The funeral will be held at the Grant Center church Friday with burial at Clearfield Cemetery. An obituary will be given next week. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa January 6, 1922 [Unfortunately the next edition of the Clearfield Enterprise was missing.] Menoher, Elizabeth Blakely – Many Clearfield people will be interested in the subjoined obituary of Mrs. Menoher who died recently at the age of ninety years. During the pastorate of her son E. S. Menoher over the Clearfield Methodist Church, his mother spent much time here. The family were among the pioneers of Taylor County. Mrs. Elizabeth Menoher, daughter of Charles and Licetta Blakely was born in Morgan County, Ill. Oct. 6, 1831 and departed this life at the home of her son, Mr. C. R. Menoher, Lenox, Ia. age 90 years and one week. When a small child her parents moved to Jefferson Co. where she grew to young womanhood and where she united with the Methodist Church and has ever since tried to live close to her Lord. She was married to James Gordon Menoher June 5^th, 1855 and to this until six sons were born: John H., Chas. B., James A., Beal F., Will E., and Edward S. Two sons have preceded her to home above, John H. and James A. Her husband died when these boys were small. By her faith in God, she was able to raise them all to manhood and to an acceptance of their Lord. For a number of years she has been in feeble health and for several years had made her home among her children. For the past three years with her son Rev. E. S. Menoher of Villisca, Iowa. About a month ago she was moved to Lenox to spend a few weeks with her son. On Oct. 6^th she celebrated her 90^th birthday with her sons and close relatives enjoying the day very much for she seemed to be given unusual strength. On Oct. 11 she was taken very ill and grew worse when on Friday at 1:20 p.m. the Lord released her from her suffering. The funeral services were conducted in her old home church at Gravity, and her body was laid to rest in the Gravity Cemetery. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa October 27, 1921 Moore, Edith Doubet - The following obituary and appreciation was prepared by Mrs. Moore’s pastor, and used in the service at Iola, Kansas, before the funeral party started for Clearfield:— Edith Doubet the fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Doubet, was born in Clearfield, Iowa, October 19, 1890 and passed to higher life Saturday evening June 18, 1921 from St. Johns Hospital, Iola, Kansas, age 30 years, and 8 months, as the result of a major operation. From her earliest girlhood our departed friend sought the good and the pure and was only a mere child when she united with the Methodist Church and remained a true and steadfast Christian till God called the weary body to rest in the eternal home for which she had been preparing and for which she evinced no hesitancy when realizing that the critical situation which was upon her might permit an early entrance. Mrs Moore received her education at Clearfield, Iowa, and was graduated from that place in the class of 1908. After teaching for some time she was married at Mt. Sterling, Iowa, May 3, 1911 to Mr. Leslie Lee Moore, who is so sorely bereft. They came to Kansas immediately and lived on a farm south of town previous to moving into the city of Iola five years ago. Mrs. Moore has been in failing health for a number of years but she remained unusually active and intensely interested in the First Methodist Church of Iola of which she was a member. She was a highly esteemed member of the Woodmore Sunday School class and her sympathies were broad in what ever capacity the Master's Kingdom could be advanced. Her great interest was evidenced by her when in extreme frailty she attended a convention in a distant town and gave of her service in the program. Mrs. Moore was a woman of high ideals and always loved the truth and the beautiful. Those who were privileged to call her friend knew she was the soul of honor and a friend who never wavered from the sacred meaning of all that friendship implies. Our departed was quiet and unassuming and possessed a gentle dignity that was an index to a character white as the glistening snow. Our sister was watched by eyes that loved her well and gentle hands that ministered with loving care performed all that science could devise, but Our Heavenly Father in his unerring wisdom whispered "It is enough, come up higher". The devoted husband is now morning the loss of one who after ten years of wedded life still remained sweetheart. In a peculiar sense the poets fancy "Two lives with but a single thought, two hearts that beat as one," is applicable to them. How the children will miss her! God in his infinite wisdom withheld this blessing from our friend's home but she made up for it in the largest sense possible by cultivating a friendship for all the little ones with whom she came in contact and they loved her dearly. Her last days were cheered by her husbands sister Mrs Fern Turner of Wichita, Kansas, a graduate nurse of University Hospital, Oklahoma, who was on her bridal tour but learning of Mrs. Moores request that she be in attendance, she hastened to her bedside and has been unfailing in all that love could perform. The fullest sympathy is extended to the grief stricken husband whose devotion has been most tender and beautiful. To the parents and six sisters in their sorrow, for it is the first time death has crossed the threshold broken the charmed family circle. To all other relatives and dear friends we commend them to the God whom she served so well, with whom she walked so closely that when the "Valley of the shadow of death" was upon her she had no fear but said "I am not afraid, all is well." A beautiful life ended—but no, it is just begun. Earth's fetters at is just begun. Earth's fetters at last broken, Heaven's freedom forever won. We can almost catch the echo of her welcome home to sweet is just begun. We can almost see the radiance of the face we love to greet. She has read life's mystery rightly in the light of the Master's smile. She will wait till for us also is ended earths little while. With what a beautiful welcome she will greet us when we come one by one to the rest remaining in our eternal home. Services were held at the Doubet home in Clearfield on Tuesday and were very largely attended. There was a profusion of beautiful flowers. Rev. Douglass officiated. Interment in Clearfield Cemetery. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa June 23, 1921 Parkhurst, Mary E. Sendley – Mary E. Sendley daughter of Daniel and Mary Sendley was born in Buffalo, New York, Jan. 1st 1845 and departed this life at Maloy, la. at the home of her daughter Clara, Sept. 3rd, being 76 yrs, 8 mo. and 2 days old. She moved with her parents to Erie, Penn. where she lived until March 5th 1864, when she was married to Jonathan Parkhurst and soon after their marriage they moved to Knox Co. Ill., where they remained until 1867 when they moved to Ringgold Co. la. and settled on Section 20 on the State road where they resided 3 years when they moved to their old home place on the County Line, where they lived until 1897 when they moved to Maloy and there made their home until the last few years when in failing health, they ceased housekeeping and have since made their daughter Sadie. Mrs. Parkhurst was a kind and devoted wife und mother, and will be missed by all who chanced to know her, for her friends were numbered by her acquaintances. To this union were born 9 children, 3 of whom died in their younger years. She leaves to mourn beside her husband, six children: Ettie of Colorado, Lois and Margaret of Nebraska, John and Sadie of Clearfield and Clara of Maloy; also 19 grandchildren and a host of friends. Services were held at Maloy Christian Church, conducted by Rev. Howe on Monday, Sept. 5^th. Interment in Platte River Cemetery. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 8, 1921 Robbins, Emma Elizabeth - Emma Elizabeth Robbins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Rohbins was born at Hamden, Ohio Dec. 15, 1864, and died at the home of her brother, C. H. Robbins, Nov, 7,1921, aged 56 years, 10 months and 22 days. She moved with her parents to Taylor county, Iowa, in 1888, where she lived until the death of her mother Nov. 8, 1913, then went to make her home with her brother, C. H. Robbins. She united with the Methodist church at Hamden, Ohio, and remained a member of the same until her removal to Clearfield when she became a member of the Christian church, where she remained a faithful member to the time of her death. During her long illness she has been patient and when told there was no hope of her recovery she expressed her desire to meet her Savior and loved ones gone on before. She leaves to mourn her loss two brothers, C. H. Robbins, of Grand River, and A. F. Robbins, of Hamden, Ohio, and one sister, Mrs. Martha Scotborn, of Beaconsfield, Iowa, besides other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were here in the Methodist church of Grand River, burial being made at Clearfield. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa November 24, 1921 Robinson, Squire - Squire Robinson, son of Seth W. Robinson, was horn in New York State, Sept. 17, 1832, and died at El Reno, Okla., Oct. I, 1921, aged 89 years, one month, and one day. He moved to Taylor county from Crawford County, Ia. in 1853. He was married to Destimona Jenks in Bedford, in., Dec. 23, 1856. To this union were born six children, one daughter and five sons. Two children died in infancy. The living are: Squire M. and George of Kansas City, Hugh M. of Oklahoma City., and Melvin S. of El Reno, Okla. He is survived by his wife, four sons, eighteen grand-children and sixteen great-grandchildren. He served three years in Co. F. 29th, Iowa Regiment in the War to preserve the Union. Three of his comrades were in attendance upon the funeral services. He had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church more than forty years. The funeral was conducted from the church in Conway, Friday, Oct. 21, by the pastor, Carl Brown, and was attended by a large congregation of old friends and neighbors from Greenwood, Bedford and Clearfield. The number of veterans present was unusual incident for these days more than half a century beyond the conflict of 1861-1865. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa November 3, 1921 Snider, Chas. - On Monday, Aug. 29, at Shenandoah, occurred the death of Chas. Snider, a brother of Mrs. C. C. Miller of Clearfield, and for the most part of his life a resident of Shannon City. The body was taken to Shannon City, and the funeral services were held on Thursday, Sept. 1. He leaves a wife and several small children. Mr. Snider worked in this vicinity in 1920, and for some months last winter lived in the southwest part of Clearfield. The family went to Arkansas in the spring but returned to Iowa later. Deceased had not been in rugged health for some time before his death. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 8, 1921 Stevenson, John Tenis - John Tenis Stevenson was born in Indiana March 7,1865 and died Jan. 11,1922 age 56 years 10 months and 8 days. He leaves behind an aged mother who has carefully nursed and cared for him during all his years of affliction. Besides the mother the immediate members of the family still remaining are Oliver of Clearfield, Ora of Kansas, Joseph of Clearfield, and three sisters, Mrs Stillwell of Idaho, Mrs. Peavey of Dakota, and Mrs. F. H. Wood of Clearfield, Iowa. Funeral services were held from the residence Thursday, Jan. 12^th Rev. Calkins officiating. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa January 19, 1922

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa obituaries

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Bailey, Milo Morton -

Our people were thrown into great excitement just after eight Wednesday morning when the word went around that Milo Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Z. Bailey, had been found by his wife lying unconscious in the back porch of their residence just east of the post office. Help was summoned and the unfortunate man carried into the house. A bullet wound in the right temple, rather low down near the cheek bone, was the only visible injury. Medical attendance was quickly at hand. Drs. McCall and Reed doing what could be done. Naturally the family were shocked beyond description. There was

the wife and the three small girls besides the infant son. Mr. Bailey had come to the Cullings Store, purchased some coffee, and returning home had said that he would go to his father's for the milk as he did usually of mornings. The shot was not heard, but shortly after Mrs. Bailey found him lying prone on the back porch. A 22-caliber rifle was there, it being kept in that porch. Mr. Bailey must have stopped in the porch and handled the gun, with the result that it was discharged with deadly effect. His pipe lay at his feet, as he lay with his head near the kitchen door. Examination made it quite certain that it was not a stray bullet fired at a distance that had done the hurt, so that there remains no explanation except accidental discharge. Nothing in his actions or circumstances supports the theory of self-destruction, as he was devoted to his family, cheerful and normal in everyway. He had attended a club party the evening before at the Heyer home, and no one who knew him gives any credence to the suspicions that were voiced at first.

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The unfortunate man lay in a stupor until about 2:30 p. m. and then passed away. There is the most profound sympathy for the wife and children, the parents, and the brothers and sister. The deceased was generally liked by all who knew him, and the suddenness of the blow brings instant recognition of his many likeable qualities. At this. time, we are unable to make any statement as to the funeral.

THE INQUEST—Coroner Frank H Rayner was notified of the death, and came over before supper. He decided to hold a formal inquest, which was held at the Crew Furniture Store. The whole incident was gone into, which at least a dozen witnesses examined. Even circumstances merely suspicious were investigated, and the jury of twelve men with little delay found that deceased came to his death from a gunshot wound, accidentally received. This finding, after a most careful consideration, should dispose of rumors such as usually attend cases of sudden death.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa January 19, 1922

Bailey, Milo Morton –

Milo Morton Bailey, son of Milton Z. and Emma Bailey, was born in Ringgold county, Iowa, near Clearfield, on the twelfth day of March, 1889, and departed from this life on Wednesday, January 18th, 1922, aged thirty-two years, ten months, and six days. The greater part of his life was spent on the farm cast of Clearfield, with his parents until his marriage and afterwards on his own place. In 1920 the family moved into Clearfield, where he resided until his death.

On the eight day of November, 1911, he was married to Cora Elnore Ruby, and to this union four children were born. Ruby, Myra, Isabel, and the infant son Milo Mac. He leaves to mourn his early demise, besides the wife and children, his father and mother, three brothers, Rolla, Wilbur, and Truman, and one sister, Mrs. Walter Lininger. Another brother, Leo, died Oct. 26th, 1886.

Milo Bailey leaves behind him the worthy reputation of a clean man who was always willing to go out of his way to accommodate his fellow citizens. His nearest neighbors credit him with being one who was extremely devoted to his family. A host of relatives and friends, the entire community mourn his loss as the untimely departure of one who had before him the future of a successful and worthy citizen. His last position was that of assistant cashier of the Taylor County Bank of Clearfield. The funeral was held Friday afternoon in the Methodist church. The relatives are very numerous in this and nearby communities, and the Masons were represented by nearly every brother Mason, besides some from neighboring towns. The church would not nearly hold those who wished to attend. Music was by a mixed quartet and Supt. Heaton sang a solo number. Rev. Calkins conducted services, speaking from the "I will lift up mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help.” Mr. Sam Robinson of Gravity led in the Masonic Ritual as used on such occasions.

Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa January 26, 1922

Baxter, Mary M. Love –

Mary M. Love was born in Oldham County, Kentucky, Jan. 4, 1849, and died at her home in Clearfield Jan. 21,1922, at the age of 73 years and l7days. She moved with her parents from Kentucky to Orange county, Indiana, when but a child six years old.

She was united in marriage to E. H. Baxter. May 21, 1865. To their union were born eleven children, seven boys and four girls. One boy died at the age of seven years two girls died after they were married, each leaving a child. The two daughters still. living are Mrs. Anna Worthington of Maloy, and Miss Mary Baxter, the youngest child, living at home with her parents.

The boys are Ulysses Grant of Rockwell City, Iowa; Lorenzo D. of Auxvassje, , Missouri; George I. of Hume, Illinois; John of Milo, Iowa; Eugene and Joseph of Clearfield. Her husband still survives her. She also leaves 28 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and many friends to mourn her loss.

She confessed her faith in Christ in 1870 and united with the Church of Christ. She has not been able to attend services of public gatherings for years because of a troublesome cough, but she lived and died in the faith of a Christian.

The funeral was held in Clearfield Christian Church Sunday afternoon January 22, Pastor Hignett officiating. There was a large attendance. Interment followed in Clearfield Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa January 26, 1922

Beamer, Isaac Morris –

Isaac Morris Beamer, son of Philip and Sarah Beamer was born in Clinton, Co. Ohio, Nov. 23, 1834 and died at his home in Clearfield Nov. 22, 1921, lacking one day of reaching his 86^th birthday.

When twenty years of age he came to Iowa and settled in Appanoose Co. where he remained until the commencement of the War. He then enlisted in Company G, Thirty-six, Iowa.

He participated in the battles of Helena and Little Rock and other prominent ones, and served ten months in prison in Tyler, Texas, then was exchanged and remained in the army until the close of the war, returning then to Appanoose County.

In 1869 he went to Missouri and remained until 1876 when he returned to Iowa and located in Taylor County. Later he moved to Nebr. where he made his home until four years ago when he settled in Clearfield.

November 12, 1867 he married Mrs. Phoebe Wolfinger. To this union four children were born, two dying in infancy. He is survived by his aged wife and two sons, Elmer A. of Armor, Nebr. and John B. of Lamar, Colorado. Besides these are one sister, Mrs. Mary Wells of Centerville, Iowa, and one brother, M. A. Beamer of Louisville, Kansas, five grandchildren, a large number of nieces and nephews, and a host of friends, for he has been a man of the truest character, and made friends with all who know him.

Early in life he united with the Methodist church, and through all these years has been a true follower of his Savior, and died with the assurance that he would be well rewarded for his service of the Master.

Funeral services were held in the Clearfield Methodist church, Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Calkins. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery beside his brother, Robert Beamer.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa December 1, 1921

Brown, Gladys Mae –

Miss Gladys Brown, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mr. M. A. Brown died at about five o’clock Tuesday morning at the Methodist Hospital, in Des Moines, where she had been for a short time. She has been ill since the fall of 1919 and although she rallied greatly at time, the long fight was lost.

Her parents were with her at the end. As we write it is known that the funeral will be held on Thursday, but at an hour yet to be fixed. The body was brought to Clearfield Tuesday afternoon, via Diagonal. The sympathy .of all friends are extended to the afflicted family. Miss Gladys was a C. H. S. graduate of the Class of 1918.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa June 30, `1921

Brown, Gladys Mae -

Gladys Mae Brown, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Brown, born May 1, 1898, died June 28. 1921, age 23 years, 1 month, and 27 days. She was born in Lenox, and when less than two years old was brought by her parents to the vicinity of Clearfield. In and near Clearfield the greater part of her subsequent life was spent. She attended Clearfield High School, graduating in the class of 1918. She then taught a year, attended Tarkio college a year and was preparing to go to college again last Autumn when she took sick. Although everything was done in kind care and medical skill that was possible, the disease was not stopped.

Gladys united with the United Presbyterian Church of this place October 19,1912, on profession of her faith in Jesus, and in faith in Him, answered her final summons.

Gladys in the home was a loving daughter and sister, in the school a brilliant student, and in the church an earnest faithful member. Her hope and comfort was in the merit of the blood of the Savior which he graciously shed for sinners. And she leaves to the bereaved family and friends a priceless legacy in the memory of a life of beautiful sweetness, and a faith of firm confidence in Jesus.

Although cut down in the budding years of young womanhood the influence of her life had reached out to many, and she will be greatly missed in the home, church and community. She was the friend of every one, and all who knew her were glad to be counted among her friends. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

The funeral was conducted Thursday afternoon at her parents home on North street, Reverends S. B. Johnson, Edwin Hignett, and T. R. Aikin officiating. Interment in Clearfield Cemetery.

Those from outside the community attending the funeral: Mrs Mary Rickey, Mrs. Emma Patterson and Miss Artie McCulley, sisters of Mrs. Brown; Harley McCulley nephew; Misses Jessie McCulley and Hazel Tedford, nieces, all six of Winfield, Iowa. Mrs. Minnie Oudekirk and sons of Benton, Jos. Tedford and family of Lenox.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, July 7, 1921

Chaney, Mary Catherine Kelley –

Mary Catherine Kelley was born April 14, 1845 in Sumner County, Missouri. She moved to Kentucky at the age of ten years and two years later to Illinois. Here she grew to womanhood and on Dec. 27, 1865 was married to Green Chaney. To this union were born three children, Charles E. who passed away March 19,1921; Albert M. who resides at home; and Mrs. J. C. Shawler of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

They came to Iowa and Taylor county in the year 1891, and have resided for a long period on the farm midway between Clearfield and Lenox. She united in her early youth, with the Baptist church, and remained a faithful member of the same until her death.

Death came to her on January 26, 1922. She leaves to mourn her lose, her husband, two children, six grandchildren one sister, three brothers; and a large number of friends and neighbors.

She was a member of the Eastern Star which furnished the music at the funeral service held at the home on Friday afternoon, Jan. 27. Pastor C. A. Calkins of the Clearfield Methodist Church conducted the service. Interment was made in Lenox Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa February 2, 1922

Christianson, Marinus C. -

Marinus C. Christianson died at his home two miles south of Clearfield, Wednesday morning at about seven o'clock. He had been sick a very short time, but the attack that ended his life was but the last of many from which he had suffered during his life. This time the larynx was so affected as to result in death. The family consisted of the deceased, his mother, and a widowed sister, besides a son of the latter. They had come into this community only last spring.

Mr. Christianson was a widower with one child, a daughter in her teens, who has been living with relatives near Atlantic. After a brief service at the residence this morning, the body was taken to Walnut, Iowa, for interment beside that of the wife dead many years since. Much sympathy is felt for the stricken family.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 1, 1921

Davenport, Robert Ernest -

Many of our readers, and perhaps more especially the high school students of the classes of 1911 to'14, will hear with great regret of the death of Supt. R E. Davenport, an account of which we have clipped from the Free Methodist church paper.

Mr. Davenport was at the head of our schools the year of 1910-11, and then because of impaired health, went to California, where he resided until his death. He had a host of friends in Clearfield, and was very successful in the teaching profession.

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Robert Ernest Davenport was born at Vernon Center, Minnesota, Sept. 20, 1874, and died at San Jose, California, May 13, 1920. He was converted in October, 1892, and sanctified at a watch-night meeting in December of the same year. He was married to Miss Allie C. Bute August 18, 1897. To this union were born three sons, Wendell W., Lowell B., and Herchel E., and a daughter, Margaret E. being engaged in high school work.

Brother Davenport was sometimes obliged to live where there was no Free Methodist society, but he always stood true to the principles of the church, and kept in touch with his home society, assisting (financially) and sending in his testimony frequently.

He came to California in 1911, and taught in San Jose, Scotia and Kingsburg, making many friends wherever he lived. While at Kingsburg his health failed and he was obliged to give up his work and come to his home at San Jose. He was patient in his sufferings, always victorious but more so the last few days. Almost his last words, "We have prayed (for healing) and done all we can there is nothing more to do but say Amen.

Besides his wife and children as mentioned, he leaves his mother, Mrs. Mary Douglass, and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Baichtal, of Lytton, Iowa, and a host of friends in Iowa and California. We rejoice, rather than mourn, over our brothers final victory.

Rev. 0. F. Fero, of Armedo assisted in the services. The writer preached the sermon from Numbers 23:10. Interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa July 7, 1921

DeBolt, William –

Wm. DeBolt, the son of James and Elizabeth DeBolt was born in Green County, Penn. in 1865. When he was seven he came with his parents to Taylor County and settled with his parents near Bedford. A short time later they moved to Ringgold Co. where he lived the remaining part of his life. At the time of his death he made his home with his sister, Mrs. Sherman Davis. His father, mother one sister and five brothers preceded him in death. Mrs. Davis, Hugh, John and James DeBolt are left to mourn his loss.

In [unreadable] he was married to Callie Williamson and to this union were born four children: Clifford, Ethel and Florence are still living, one dying in infancy. For some time he has been in failing health and he passed from this life Jan. 30, 1922. Interment was made in Platte River Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa February 2, 1922

DeBord, Herald -

On July 2nd about 7:45 p. m. Herald DeBord and Burnard Martin were in a canoe on the Willamette River; the waves from a passing steamer tipped the canoe over. Young Martin clung to the canoe and was received by a motor boat; DeBord started to swim to shore but when 50 feet from shore he evidently took cramps as he was a good swimmer. He threw up his hands and yelled, went down, came up yelled again and went down to rise no more. The City grappler was called and dragged the river for five days but did not find him. Sunday morning July 10th the body was floating under the Broadway Bridge. The funeral services were held at A. D. Kenworth's Undertaking Parlor at Lents, Rev. Oliver Kenworthy preached the sermon. Herald Leslie DeBord was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George DeBord, who used to live in Clearfield. He was born in Clearfield, and died aged 21 years, 10, months and 10 days.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa August 11, 1921

Ecklin, Myrtle Ruth Slattery –

Myrtle Ruth Slattery Ecklin died at Deaconess Hospital in Forsythe, Mont. where she underwent an operation for appendicitis on Nov. 9^th after ten days of intense suffering the best of medical treatment and special nursing proved impossible to restore her to health.

The remains were brought to Clearfield to the home of her sister, Mrs. W. A. McKinstry on Nov. 12 and funeral services held at this Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Hignett from which the remains were taken to Conway for interment. The remains were accompanied here by her father and sorrowing husband only, as her mother and sister, Mrs. H. Todd were not feeling strong enough for travel, after the worry and strain during her illness.

Mrs. Ecklin was born in Diagonal, Ia. July 9, 1892 and grew to womanhood there. She was married to Frank Ecklin Feb. 19, 1911 and to this union was born one child, Frances Deloris, now 3½ years old.

After their marriage they resided in Bedford for four years then moved to Ingamor, Montana where they resided until the time of her death. She united with the Presbyterian Church in early life and died in the faith of a Christian.

She leaves her loving husband and daughter, father, mother and two sisters, Mrs. H. G. Todd of Hyahom, Mont. and Mrs. W. A. McKinstry of this city and many other relatives and friends limited only by acquaintances to mourn her loss.

Former schoolmates of Diagonal acted as pallbearers. Great tributes of love and appreciation of her many attributes of love as a daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend was shown by beautiful floral offerings from Ingamor, Diagonal, Bedford and this city.

Those from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Rob Beckler of Dubuque, Ia., and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hamilton of Shenandoah and relatives from Conway, Bedford and Diagonal.

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Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa November 17, 1921

Griffith, Orlando –

Orlando Griffith was born Dec. 28, 1845 in Athens County, Ohio and fell asleep at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harve Bailey, July 24, 1921. He was converted at age of twenty-eight and has lived a faithful and consistent life up to his time of death.

He enlisted at the age of seventeen at Marshfield, Ohio in C. K. 116^th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was severely wounded at the Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia Oct. 19, 1864. The same year he was promoted to corporal, and in 1865 received an honorable discharge.

On June 17, 1868 he was married to Mary E. Scott. Ten children came to bless the home, besides a grandson, Orville Beadle, who was raised in the home as an own son. Of these, two sons and one daughter preceded him in death, while the beloved wife died August 4, 1919.

He leaves to mourn his loss three sons and four daughters. The sons reside in North Dakota and the daughters in the neighborhood of Clearfield and Diagonal. Also two brothers (one of whom spent two weeks at the sickbed just before his death) and two sisters, all of Ohio, thirty-one grandchildren, four great grandchildren besides numerous other relatives and friends. A brother-in-law, W. I. Scott of Creston was a faithful comrade in the last.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ingram, Free Methodist District Elder, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harve Bailey, scripture lesson from Job XIV. Rev. Ahern led in prayer. A mixed quartet from Clearfield was in charge of singing. The service was exceedingly will attended, over two hundred being present to pay the last respect to the departed friend and neighbor. He surely went home to the place of which Jesus said, “I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go, I will come again and take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.

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Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa July 28, 1921

Hargin, Jessie Esplin -

Jessie Esplin Hargin was born in Canada Aug. 31, 1855 and died at her home near Conway, Nov. 13, 1921. She moved with her parents to Taylor County in 1872. Her marriage to Noble Hargin took place April 15, 1873. To this union ten children were born, William N. of Gravity, Susan A. and Samuel G. died in 1879, Arthur B., Edgar E , John A, and Oliver B. all of Conway, Frank M. and Roy D, of Diagonal, Mary J. wife of Ed Cooper of Conway. She is survived by

her husband and three sisters of her own generation, Mrs. Catharine Fleming of Endicott, Nebr. Mrs. Mary Brannon of Council Bluffs, and Mrs. June Wright of Omaha. These besides fourteen grandchildren and a host of friends mourn her departure and pray that their loss may be hers and heaven’s gain.

In early youth she became a Christian and all through her life she was sustained by her faith in the Christ whose name she delighted to honor [unreadable] identified with the Methodist church holding her membership at Greenwood.

The funeral services were conducted Tuesday Nov. 15^th from the residence of her pastor, Carl Brown and interment made in Conway cemetery.

By her request her sons acted as pallbearers.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, November 17, 1921

Harshaw, Hugh Othello -

Hugh Othello Harshaw was born September 5, 1877 in Ringgold County, la. He died after a brief illness at the Community Hospital Creston, on Sept. 3d, aged 43 years, 11 months and 28 days.

He was married to Effie Rebecca Bladon, November 11 1899. To their union were born two sons, Floyd and Frederick. Floyd died when four months old, and Fred is left as the comfort and stay of his mother.

Always kind and affectionate to his family, the home circle is now most rudely broken. He leaves to mourn his loss the wife, son and aged mother, four brothers, one sister, and a host of friends. "Dort" will be so missed, for he was such a good and kind neighbor, always ready to help when help was needed. Words cannot express how he will be missed by his wife and son, for he and Fred were good pals.

Funeral services were held at the home northeast of Clearfield on Sunday at 2 p. m. Rev. Douglass of the Clearfield Methodist church officiated. The floral offerings were very beautiful. The Pall bearers were Chas. Bailey, Boyd Nevill, Roy Bailey, Guy Gard, Walter Bailey and L. A. Bush. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 8, 1921

Henderson, William Richard –

William Richard Henderson, eldest son of Alexander and Rhoda Alexander Henderson, was born near Wapello, Iowa, May IS, 1852 and grew to manhood in Washington Co. When 18 years old he united with the United Presbyterian church and has ever remained a devoted adherent of this church. He was married to Dora Moore; and later they moved to Clearfield where he conducted a dry goods business until 1900 when he entered the furniture business in Winterset. Mr. Henderson leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, six children, one brother and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon, Jan. 5th, conducted by Rev. S.. J. Malone, with interment at Rock City cemetery. There were many beautiful floral offerings. Those from a distance who attended were the surviving brother, Newton Henderson of Clearfield, Helen Henderson Forsythe of Dixon, Ill. and Mrs. Fern Henderson Duff of Kansas City, Mo. Ever a potent influence for good of the church, the home, and the business life of the town, Mr. Henderson will be greatly missed. Winterset Madisonian

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, January 12, 1922

Hepperly, Anna B. Larson -

Anna B. Larson was born in Sweden, April 25th, 1864, and suddenly departed this life at her home Sept. 4th, 1921, at the age of 57 yrs, 4 mo and 9 days.

She came with her parents to America in 1870 and settled at Craven, Ill., where she spent her early life, attaining her education in normal and college work in Ill., fitting herself for teaching, and after teaching there for sometime came west to Nebraska, afterwards coming to Iowa to the home of her sister, Mrs. Wolford, and taught here for some time.

She was married to John Hepperly Nov. 27, 1894 near Clearfield and has since made her home in this vicinity. To this union were born five children two of whom proceeded her in death, one infant and one son Ronald dying at the age of 5 years.

Mrs. Hepperly united with the M. E. church while in Ill. and after coming to Iowa placed her membership with the Clearfield Methodist church where she has been a faithful member ever since, being an active worker in both Sunday School and church services.

Suddenly Sunday evening while attending to her home duties she was called by her maker to cease this life's work, thus closed the life of one of God's children who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a faithful mother and companion and ever ready in her quiet way to lift her share of the load and do the best she could.

She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband John Hepperly, three children, Verna, Harland and Jody all at home, two sisters, Mrs. Wolford of Clearfield, Miss Larson of Galesburg, Ill., and two brothers, Peter and Manil Larson of Galesburg, besides other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church on Wednesday

at 2 p. m. Rev. Douglass officiated. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. Interment in the Clearfield Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 8, 1921

Huffman, Donald Herbert -

Donald, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Zed Huffman, was born May 2, 1920, and died Sept. 4, 1921. Services were held at the residence south of Clearfield on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Douglass officiating. A large number showed their interest and sympathy by attending.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 8, 1921

Jackson, William M. -

William M. Jackson, one of the leading attorneys of Southern Iowa, and who had practiced for 28 years in Bedford, was born at Caldwell, Ohio, Nov. 17 1866. His parents were Rachel and Wiley Jackson, who were also natives of the Buckeye State. The first representatives of the family in this county came from Wales with Lord Baltimore, whence they afterwards removed to Green county Penn. and then to Ohio.

William Jackson remained on his father’s farm in Ohio until seventeen years of age and obtained his preliminary education in the local district schools. Subsequently he entered the Western Normal College at Shenandoah. After completing the course in that institution he took up the study of law in the State University at Iowa City, being graduated from that department in 1891. He was admitted to the bar the same year and located for practice in Clearfield, where he remained for little more than a year. He then went to Bedford and has since practiced his profession, enjoying a constantly growing and remunerative clientage.

Mr. Jackson was married twice. In 1891 he was joined in wedlock to Miss Addie VanWinkle, a daughter of Isaiah and Melinda VanWinkle, by whom he had one son, Floyd. 0., who still survives, and at the time of his father's death was associated with him in the law business the firm name being Jackson & Jackson. The mother passed away in 1893, when but twenty-two years age. In June 1897, Mr. Jackson was again married to Miss Nettie Nelson, who survives him.

His religious faith was indicated by his membership in the Methodist

church. His ability as a lawyer was widely recognized. His death occurred at the hospital in St. Joseph Mo. Thursday evening Sept. 1st 1921 at the age of 54 years 9 months and 26 days.

The body was laid to rest in the Bedford cemetery beside the body of an infant daughter. The deceased leaves to mourn his demise, a wife and son Floyd both residing in Bedford, and a sister, Mrs. Clesa of Des Moines.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 8, 1921

Kopp, Geo. C.-

Mr. Geo. Kopp, one of the long-time citizens of this community, died Wednesday morning after a brief illness, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Williamson. He had not been in quite his usual health, but was not really ill until after supper Tuesday, when he became quite sick, so that Dr. Reed was summoned, and saw the sick man before midnight:. However it seemed but a passing attack, soon to be over. When the patient later seemed to be sleeping, his daughter lay down in the next room. Coming to look after his condition at about four in the morning, she found him dead.

The funeral will be held at the Grant Center church Friday with burial at Clearfield Cemetery. An obituary will be given next week. Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa January 6, 1922

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Menoher, Elizabeth Blakely –

Many Clearfield people will be interested in the subjoined obituary of Mrs. Menoher who died recently at the age of ninety years. During the pastorate of her son E. S. Menoher over the Clearfield Methodist Church, his mother spent much time here. The family were among the pioneers of Taylor County.

Mrs. Elizabeth Menoher, daughter of Charles and Licetta Blakely was born in Morgan County, Ill. Oct. 6, 1831 and departed this life at the home of her son, Mr. C. R. Menoher, Lenox, Ia. age 90 years and one week. When a small child her parents moved to Jefferson Co. where she grew to young womanhood and where she united with the Methodist Church and has ever since tried to live close to her Lord.

She was married to James Gordon Menoher June 5^th, 1855 and to this until six sons were born: John H., Chas. B., James A., Beal F., Will E., and Edward S. Two sons have preceded her to home above, John H. and James A. Her husband died when these boys were small. By her faith in God, she was able to raise them all to manhood and to an acceptance of their Lord. For a number of years she has been in feeble health and for several years had made her home among her children. For the past three years with her son Rev. E. S. Menoher of Villisca, Iowa.

About a month ago she was moved to Lenox to spend a few weeks with her son. On Oct. 6^th she celebrated her 90^th birthday with her sons and close relatives enjoying the day very much for she seemed to be given unusual strength. On Oct. 11 she was taken very ill and grew worse when on Friday at 1:20 p.m. the Lord released her from her suffering.

The funeral services were conducted in her old home church at Gravity, and her body was laid to rest in the Gravity Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa October 27, 1921

Moore, Edith Doubet -

The following obituary and appreciation was prepared by Mrs. Moore’s pastor, and used in the service at Iola, Kansas, before the funeral party started for Clearfield:—

Edith Doubet the fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Doubet, was born in Clearfield, Iowa, October 19, 1890 and passed to higher life Saturday evening June 18, 1921 from St. Johns Hospital, Iola, Kansas, age 30 years, and 8 months, as the result of a major operation.

From her earliest girlhood our departed friend sought the good and the pure and was only a mere child when she united with the Methodist Church and remained a true and steadfast Christian till God called the weary body to rest in the eternal home for which she had been preparing and for which she evinced no hesitancy when realizing that the critical situation which was upon her might permit an early entrance.

Mrs Moore received her education at Clearfield, Iowa, and was graduated from that place in the class of 1908. After teaching for some time she was married at Mt. Sterling, Iowa, May 3, 1911 to Mr. Leslie Lee Moore, who is so sorely bereft. They came to Kansas immediately and lived on a farm south of town previous to moving into the city of Iola five years ago.

Mrs. Moore has been in failing health for a number of years but she remained unusually active and intensely interested in the First Methodist Church of Iola of which she was a member. She was a highly esteemed member of the Woodmore Sunday School class and her sympathies were broad in what ever capacity the Master's Kingdom could be advanced. Her great interest was evidenced by her when in extreme frailty she attended a convention in a distant town and gave of her service in the program.

Mrs. Moore was a woman of high ideals and always loved the truth and the beautiful. Those who were privileged to call her friend knew she was the soul of honor and a friend who never wavered from the sacred meaning of all that friendship implies. Our departed was quiet and unassuming and possessed a gentle dignity that was an index to a character white as the glistening snow. Our sister was watched by eyes that loved her well and gentle hands that ministered with loving care performed all that science could devise, but Our Heavenly Father in his unerring wisdom whispered "It is enough, come up higher".

The devoted husband is now morning the loss of one who after ten years of wedded life still remained sweetheart. In a peculiar sense the poets fancy "Two lives with but a single thought, two hearts that beat as one," is applicable to them.

How the children will miss her! God in his infinite wisdom withheld this blessing from our friend's home but she made up for it in the largest sense possible by cultivating a friendship for all the little ones with whom she came in contact and they loved her dearly. Her last days were cheered by her husbands sister Mrs Fern Turner of Wichita, Kansas, a graduate nurse of University Hospital, Oklahoma, who was on her bridal tour but learning of Mrs. Moores request that she be in attendance, she hastened to her bedside and has been unfailing in all that love could perform.

The fullest sympathy is extended to the grief stricken husband whose devotion has been most tender and beautiful. To the parents and six sisters in their sorrow, for it is the first time death has crossed the threshold broken the charmed family circle. To all other relatives and dear friends we commend them to the God whom she served so well, with whom she walked so closely that when the "Valley of the shadow of death" was upon her she had no fear but said "I am not afraid, all is well."

A beautiful life ended—but no, it is just begun. Earth's fetters at is just begun. Earth's fetters at last broken, Heaven's freedom forever won. We can almost catch the echo of her welcome home to sweet is just begun. We can almost see the radiance of the face we love to greet. She has read life's mystery rightly in the light of the Master's smile. She will wait till for us also is ended earths little while. With what a beautiful welcome she will greet us when we come one by one to the rest remaining in our eternal home.

Services were held at the Doubet home in Clearfield on Tuesday and were very largely attended. There was a profusion of beautiful flowers. Rev. Douglass officiated. Interment in Clearfield Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa June 23, 1921

Parkhurst, Mary E. Sendley –

Mary E. Sendley daughter of Daniel and Mary Sendley was born in Buffalo, New York, Jan. 1st 1845 and departed this life at Maloy, la. at the home of her daughter Clara, Sept. 3rd, being 76 yrs, 8 mo. and 2 days old.

She moved with her parents to Erie, Penn. where she lived until March 5th 1864, when she was married to Jonathan Parkhurst and soon after their marriage they moved to Knox Co. Ill., where they remained until 1867 when they moved to Ringgold Co. la. and settled on Section 20 on the State road where they resided 3 years when they moved to their old home place on the County Line, where they lived until 1897 when they moved to Maloy and there made their home until the last few years when in failing health, they ceased housekeeping and have since made their daughter Sadie.

Mrs. Parkhurst was a kind and devoted wife und mother, and will be missed by all who chanced to know her, for her friends were numbered by her acquaintances.

To this union were born 9 children, 3 of whom died in their younger years. She leaves to mourn beside her husband, six children: Ettie of Colorado, Lois and Margaret of Nebraska, John and Sadie of Clearfield and Clara of Maloy; also 19 grandchildren and a host of friends.

Services were held at Maloy Christian Church, conducted by Rev. Howe on Monday, Sept. 5^th. Interment in Platte River Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 8, 1921

Robbins, Emma Elizabeth -

Emma Elizabeth Robbins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Rohbins

was born at Hamden, Ohio Dec. 15, 1864, and died at the home of her brother, C. H. Robbins, Nov, 7,1921, aged 56 years, 10 months and 22 days.

She moved with her parents to Taylor county, Iowa, in 1888, where she lived until the death of her mother Nov. 8, 1913, then went to make her home with her brother, C. H. Robbins.

She united with the Methodist church at Hamden, Ohio, and remained a member of the same until her removal to Clearfield when she became a member of the Christian church, where she remained a faithful member to the time of her death.

During her long illness she has been patient and when told there was no hope of her recovery she expressed her desire to meet her Savior and loved ones gone on before. She leaves to mourn her loss two brothers, C. H. Robbins, of Grand River, and A. F. Robbins, of Hamden, Ohio, and one sister, Mrs. Martha Scotborn, of Beaconsfield, Iowa, besides other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were here in the Methodist church of Grand River, burial being made at Clearfield.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa November 24, 1921

Robinson, Squire -

Squire Robinson, son of Seth W. Robinson, was horn in New York State, Sept. 17, 1832, and died at El Reno, Okla., Oct. I, 1921, aged 89 years, one month, and one day. He moved to Taylor county from Crawford County, Ia. in 1853.

He was married to Destimona Jenks in Bedford, in., Dec. 23, 1856. To this union were born six children, one daughter and five sons. Two children died in infancy. The living are: Squire M. and George of Kansas City, Hugh M. of Oklahoma City., and Melvin S. of El Reno, Okla.

He is survived by his wife, four sons, eighteen grand-children and sixteen great-grandchildren. He served three years in Co. F. 29th, Iowa Regiment in the War to preserve the Union. Three of his comrades were in attendance upon the funeral services. He had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church more than forty years. The funeral was conducted from the church in Conway, Friday, Oct. 21, by the pastor, Carl Brown, and was attended by a

large congregation of old friends and neighbors from Greenwood, Bedford and Clearfield. The number of veterans present was unusual incident for these days more than half a century beyond the conflict of 1861-1865.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa November 3, 1921

Snider, Chas. -

On Monday, Aug. 29, at Shenandoah, occurred the death of Chas. Snider, a brother of Mrs. C. C. Miller of Clearfield, and for the most part of his life a resident of Shannon City. The body was taken to Shannon City, and the funeral services were held on Thursday, Sept. 1. He leaves a wife and several small children.

Mr. Snider worked in this vicinity in 1920, and for some months last winter lived in the southwest part of Clearfield. The family went to Arkansas in the spring but returned to Iowa later. Deceased had not been in rugged health for some time before his death.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 8, 1921

Stevenson, John Tenis -

John Tenis Stevenson was born in Indiana March 7,1865 and died Jan. 11,1922 age 56 years 10 months and 8 days. He leaves behind an aged mother who has carefully nursed and cared for him during all his years of affliction. Besides the mother the immediate members of the family still remaining are Oliver of Clearfield, Ora of Kansas, Joseph of Clearfield, and three sisters, Mrs Stillwell of Idaho, Mrs. Peavey of Dakota, and Mrs. F. H. Wood of Clearfield, Iowa.

Funeral services were held from the residence Thursday, Jan. 12^th Rev. Calkins officiating. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa January 19, 1922