[Charles Anson "Charlie" Parks]

Times-Republican

Thursday    November 12, 1903    [p. 1]

Childhood And Death

A Bright and Promising Life Intercepted by Cruel Death----Died After Short and Painful Illness

From Monday's Daily

The funeral of Charles [Anson], the eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Parks [Rachael Carmichael], residing about seven miles southeast of this city, occurred today at the residence and interment occurred in the Lexington cemetery.

The case is a sad one in various particulars.  The little one endured extreme pain during his short illness.  He took violently ill Friday and grew rapidly worse until Sunday afternoon when a consultation of physicians was called.  Dr. Archer, the regular physician, and Drs. Dunlavy, Beauchamp and Clabaugh were present, and it was decided to perform a surgical operation to remove the obstruction in the bowels.  An incision was made, after which it was decided that there was no use going further as the bowels were too much inflamed and nothing further could be done for the relief of the little sufferer, and the end came at about 11 o'clock Sunday night---a merciful relief in death.  He was a beautiful little boy, promising and bright, and a source of pride and pleasure to the family, all of which is but another evidence that death is no respecter of persons---another fragrant bud has gone to blossom in a land of perpetual summer and sunshine, and the family has an added interest in the future.

PARKS, CHARLES ANSON "CHARLIE," - 1903]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 12, 1903
Death Came to His Relief
About two weeks ago Charlie, the eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Parks, residing seven miles northwest of Bedford, was taken sick, the trouble seeming to be in the bowels. Physician were called but little relief was afforded. At last, on Thursday of last week, the case became so serious that after consultation, four Bedford physicians concluded that there was only a chance of recovery in an operation and even then there was only one chance in a hundred that the patient would recover. The operation was made, after which no hope was extended to the sorrowing parents that their darling boy would ever get well. And so it proved. Thursday night the bright spirit of the little fellow left its earthly tenement and soared to realms of bliss and happiness beyond the skies where no sickness, suffering nor sorrow can ever reach him. After a most touching funeral service the precious casket of clay was tenderly laid to rest in Lexington cemetery. While his sorrowing parents will miss their darling, they can have the blessed hope of seeing him again in the eternal city.
Charles Anson Parks was born February 18, 1895 in Frontier county, Neb. and at the time of his death was 8 years, 8 months and 20 days old. When the end was near, he told the sorrowing ones goodbye. He leaves father, mother, one sister, two brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
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[Harry Elmer Wysong]                [Augusta Perkins]

Times-Republican

Tuesday  July 25, 1905

Death Visits Two Homes

Two Persons Near Bedford Who Were Well and Happy yesterday Are Now Cold In Death.

Mrs. C. Perkins and H. Wysong

Mr. Harry Wysong Was Killed By Hay Elevator---Mrs. Perkins Dies Suddenly

The angel of death visited two homes, within a few miles of Bedford, last night, and turned gladness and joy into sorrow and despair.  In both cases death came suddenly and without warning.

Harry [Elmer] Wysong, a young man of 26, who lived 4 miles east of Bedford, was struck on the head by a falling timber----the upright of a hay stacker, and fatally injured.  The accident occurred about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and the injured man lived until 4:30 this morning when he passed away.

At the time of the accident, Mr. Wysong was working on a stack, building a rick of hay.  A fork full had been raised and just as it was tripped one of the guy ropes broke and the pole falling struck Harry on the side of his head.

Drs. Archer and Standley were called but it was at once apparent that there was but little chance for recovery.  The skull where the pole had struck was badly fractured, the temporal bone presenting something of the same appearance as would a piece of ice that had been struck with some heavy instrument.  The doctors decided that an operation was the only chance, and they did all that science could suggest but without avail.

Soon after he was injured, Harry recovered partial conscientiousness, but about 7 p.m., he sank into a comatose condition from which he never aroused.

The deceased was born and raised in Taylor County, and was 26 years old.  He leaves to mourn him a wife and a little babe eighteen months old.

The funeral will be held at the home Thursday at 1 p.m., conducted by Rev. Jones.  Interment at Lexington cemetery.

This is indeed a sad affair.  Only one short day ago this was a happy family.  The young husband, strong and vigorous; the wife happy and hopeful; they had everything to make life beautiful---a comfortable home, health, love, and a bright eyed laughing babe.  Today that home is indeed desolate.  The happy wife is a widow, the helpless little child fatherless.

In the midst of our enjoyment during the Chautauqua week, our sympathy, sincere and heartfelt goes out to the bereaved, to whom everything else would be as nothing could their dear one be restored.

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Another Sudden Death.

Mrs. August D. [aniels] Perkins, wife of Chalon Perkins, died suddenly this morning at her home two miles south of Bedford, having only been ill a few hours.

In the Midst of life we are in death, came to us all with double force when the early morn brought the sad news of the death of Mrs. Chalon Perkins.  For years she had not been in the best of health, but her friends never dreamed when yesterday they met with her and joked and laughed, that before another sun should rise their friend would be in eternity.  But sadly true it proved.

Mrs. Perkins was taken ill at midnight.  She had attended the Chautauqua both afternoon and evening, and when she went home at night, while not feeling very well, it was not thought that she was seriously ill.  She retired, and about 12 o'clock awakened her husband saying she was very sick.  Dr. Paschal was summoned and arrived shortly, but death had already set its seal upon her brow and earthly aid was powerless to save.  Shortly before six o'clock this morning, just as day was dawning; just as the sun was striving to break through the dimming clouds and flood the earth with his life giving rays; at that hour when to the earth a new day was being ushered in, to our friend there dawned a day more bright, more glorious, than any earthly sun can bring; for into her spiritual eyesight burst the brilliant radiance of life eternal, and the effulgence of His glory which fills all eternity.

At the Assembly last year Mrs. Perkins was taken suddenly ill, and suffered at frequent intervals up to three months ago.  Since that time she had been so much better, and though the excitement of such gatherings were not usually good for her, she felt safe in attending.  But the excitement and the exertion proved too much for her, and when she went home she remarked that she felt sure she would suffer a recurrence of the old affliction, and her foreboding proved only too well grounded.

The deceased was forty years of age on February 4^th last, and leaves to mourn her, a heartbroken husband, three sons and a daughter.  She was an active member of the Rebekah lodge and a conscientious and faithful Christian.

The funeral will take place at the home tomorrow at 3 p.m.  Interment at Fairview cemetery, conducted by Rev. Jones.

The deceased was also a member of the Royal Neighbors, and this order will have charge of the funeral.  At 9 o'clock tomorrow the Royal Neighbors will meet at their hall to make arrangements.  The Rebekahs will march in a body from the residence.

[WYSONG, HARRY ELMER]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Friday, July 28, 1905
Laid to Rest
One of the most largely attended funerals ever held in the country in the vicinity of Bedford was that of Harry Wysong whose mortal remains were laid to rest Thursday afternoon. The services were held at the home east of Bedford. Dr. Jones delivered the funeral address. It was a sermon to bring all the comfort to the sorrowing family and friends that human words could bring, but when one has drunk to the dregs the cup of anguish the death of a loved one brings human sympathy, words of comfort from a fellow man, seem inefficient and only trust in the Infinite can assuage the grief of a bereaved wife and parent.
The interment was made in Lexington cemetery and the funeral was nearly a mile in length, so many were the friends who came to show their sympathy for the afflicted friends and respects for the departed.
The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, one floral emblem representing the anchor, emblematic of hope, was exceedingly beautiful and was all the more appreciated because it represented the work of loving hands.

[WYSONG, HARRY ELMER]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 27, 1905
Killed With Hay Pole
Everyone was thrown into consternation yesterday afternoon, when the sad news reached the assembly grounds that Harry Wysong, a young farmer living east of town, had met with an accident which ended his life. He was helping his father, Chas. Wysong, put up hay and together the two were working on the stack. As they were hauling up a load of hay with a hay fork, one of the stakes gave way, letting the pole swing, which hit Mr. Wysong on the side of the head with such force as to knock him from the stack. He was picked up with loving hands but in a dying condition. He lingered throughout the afternoon and night and at about 3 o'clock this morning, his spirit ascended to Him who gave it.
Mr. Wysong was a young man about 25 years of age, respected and loved by all. He was an honorable, upright citizen, and his death is mourned by a host of friends. He is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wysong and was raised to manhood in this community.
Besides his parents and relatives, he leaves a wife and one child to mourn his death.
The funeral services will be held at the home of Chas. Wysong on Thursday at one o'clock. Interment will take place in Lexington cemetery.
[Note: He is buried in his father's plot in Bedford Fairview, Bedford, Iowa, not Lexington Cemetery as stated in the above.]

[Elmer B. Poore]

Times-Republican

Wednesday    August 15, 1905    p. 8

Former Taylor County Man Dead.

Word was received here Sunday of the death in Latah, Washington, of E. B. Poor [e], who was at one time a resident of Taylor County.  He had been ill for nine months with Brights disease, and his death was not unexpected.

Mr. Poor lived for many years in Sheridan, Mo., and for a while in Ross Township, but twelve years ago he removed to Washington.

The deceased was known to many here, but many more were acquainted with his wife, whose maiden name was Miss Annie Keith [Anna], and who grew to womanhood in this vicinity.  She was a sister of S. [ilas] U. [sher], J. [oseph] H. [omer], and W. [illiam] C. Keith, who still reside here, and has many friends here who sympathize deeply with her in her bereavement.

[Clarence E. Dunning]

Times-Republican

Thursday    August 30, 1906    [p. 3]

Death of C. E. Dunning

Former Mt. Ayr Man Passes Away Saturday At Denver, Colo.---Funeral Here Today

(Mt. Ayr News, Tuesday, Aug. 28)

Clarence Dunning died at 9:10 Saturday morning, Aug. 25, 1906, at his home in Denver, Colorado.  The remains were brought to Mt. Ayr last night for interment, and the funeral was held this forenoon.

Mr. Dunning was taken ill with tuberculosis in March, following a slight attack of pneumonia, and had been confined to his bed since May 28.

Clarence E. Dunning was born April 3, 1873, and at the time of his death was aged 33 years, four months and 22 days.  He was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Day Dunning, was born in Mt. Ayr, and spent the greater part of his life here.  Being graduated from the Mt. Ayr high school in 1890, he later attended Simpson College, and was for many years employed as bookkeeper in the banks of his uncle at Bedford, and of his father in Mt. Ayr.  He had followed the same employment in Denver, in which city he located in 1904.

Mr. Dunning was married Jan. 4, 1899, to Miss Jennie Preston.  Their first child, Mildred, died when a few months old.  Their second daughter, Louise, is five years of age.

Mr. Dunning was known to everyone in and near Mt. Ayr, and to all who knew him he was a friend.  He was skilled as a musician.  During his last illness he bore with patience a great deal of suffering, comforting the troubled hearts of his loved ones with the assurance that his peace was made with God and that no terrors lurked for him in the valley of the shadow of death.

Mr. Dunning is survived by his parents, his widow, his daughter Louise, and 12 brothers and sisters, his death being the first in a family circle of 13 children.

The remains were accompanied to Mt. Ayr by Mr. Dunning's widow and daughter of Denver, and by his mother, Mrs. Day Dunning, of Mt. Ayr, who had been at his bedside for two months.  The funeral was held at 10:30 today at the home of his parents, conducted by Rev. A. B. Whitmer.

[Henry W. Jones]

Times-Republican

Thursday    August 30, 1906    [p. 3]

Death of Henry W. Jones

The following account of the death of Henry W. Jones is taken from the Belle Fourche (South Dakota) Bee, which we received through the kindness of Mr. C. C. Mohler.

The deceased was well known here, Taylor County having been his home for over forty years, and many friends will learn of his death with sincere and heartfelt sorrow.

“Henry W. Jones died Wednesday evening August 15, 1906, at eleven o'clock, of asthma, at the home of his son, John A. Jones, of Mona, Wyoming, aged 77 years, 2 months and 21 days.

“The deceased was born May 26, 1829, in Connecticut.  He moved from there with his parents to Indiana in early boyhood, where he grew to manhood and was married to Mary Jane John on July 28, 1850.  To this union was born six children, three boys and three girls, four survive him, two girls and two boys, Mrs. Daniel Hancock [Loretta] of Kelso, Washington, Mrs. Joseph [Josiah] Hoover [Martha] of Bartley, Nebraska, John A. and Charles Jones, both of Mona, Wyoming.  One son died in infancy and a daughter was called home two months ago.  In 1855 he moved with his wife to Taylor County, Iowa, where they made their home until February 27, 1896, when he moved with his family to Wyoming, where he resided until the time of his death.  His wife departed this life July 20, 1896.

Mr. Jones was a kind husband, a loving father and was loved by all who knew him.  He had been a sufferer from asthma for a long time, had been almost an invalid for the past three years, but seemed to be in as good health as usual until a few hours before his death.  Surrounded by his loved ones, and amid every comfort, with everything possible to make life worth living, not all the yearning of loving hearts, nor the skill of human hands guided by the most learned mind could put back the cold waters of death's river.  At last the end came, without pain or suffering he quietly passed away.

"Funeral services were held and interment made in Pine Hill cemetery south of town on Saturday, August 19, 1906, Rev. Derrickson officiating."

[Henry W. Jones]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    September 6, 1906    [p. 7]

Henry Jones Dead

Henry W. Jones, a former resident of Taylor County and who still owned his home farm southeast of Bedford, died last week and we are indebted to C. C. Mohler for the following obituary, taken from the Belle Fourche (S. D.) Bee:

Henry W. Jones died Wednesday evening August 15, 1906, at eleven o'clock, of asthma, at the home of his son, John A. Jones, Mona, Wyoming, age 77 years, 2 months and 21 days.

Deceased was born May 26, 1829, in Connecticut.  He moved from there with his parents to Indiana in early boyhood, where he grew to manhood and was married to Mary Jane John on July 28, 1850.  To this union was born six children, three boys and three girls; four survive him, two girls and two boys, Mrs. Daniel Hancock [Loretta], of Kelso, Washington; Mrs. Joseph [Josiah] Hoover [Annetta] of Bartley, Nebraska; John A. and Charley Jones, both of Mona, Wyo.  One son died in infancy and a daughter [Lillie] was called home two months ago.  In 1855 he moved with his wife to Taylor County, Iowa, where they made their home until February 27, 1896, when he moved with his family to Wyoming, where he resided until the time of his death.  His wife departed this life July 20, 1896.

Mr. Jones was a kind husband, a loving father and was loved by all who knew him.   He was a sufferer from asthma for a long time, had been almost an invalid for the last three years, but seemed to be in as good health as usual until a few hours before his death.  Surrounded by loved ones, and amid every comfort, with every thing possible to make life worth living, yet all the yearning of loving hearts, nor the skill of human hands, guided by the most learned mind, could put back the cold waters of death’s river.  At last the end came; without pain or suffering he quietly passed away.

Funeral services were held and interment made in Pine Hill cemetery