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Bedford Free Press August 9, 1906 [p. 2] August Earnest was born October 17, 1843 and died August 2, 1906, age 63 years, 9 months, 15 days. He was born in Germany, but at the age of 21, came to the United States. He immediately enlisted in the Civil War and during the first engagement was taken prisoner and placed in Richmond prison where he remained until the close of the war. He then started westward, locating in Philips County, Kansas. It was during pioneer days when Indians thickly populated the country and when many skirmishes took place between the Indians and settlers. During an invasion, Mr. Earnest almost lost his life by being shot, the shot shattering the knee. He remained in Kansas until thirty years ago when he came to Taylor County, Iowa, and located in Jackson Township on the farm on which he died. Mr. Earnest was married to Miss Hannah Ditch, September 2, 1873. To this union were born nine children, Mrs. J. [ohn] I. Larison [Rose], Mrs. F. [rancis] M. [arion] Brown [Mary Alice], Frank L., Mrs. Roy Spurgeon [Maud], Fred E. [Frederick Ezra], Willis C. [arl], Herman B., Lula E., and Glenn E. [lmer], all of whom are living and were permitted to be at the bedside of their father during his last hours on earth. Mr. Earnest's last illness was of long duration. He was taken ill the first part of last February with typhoid-pneumonia after which a complication of diseases prevailed, causing complete helplessness but through it all none ever heard a word of complaint, nothing but patience and a trust that He who doeth all things well, would in His own time call him to rest. In childhood Mr. Earnest was baptized in the Lutheran faith and remained in this faith to the end. He always led a quiet, unassuming life, loving home and neighbors. He was always ready to lend a helping hand in the time of need. The funeral services were held in the Forest Grove church, Saturday morning at 11:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. I. Jones, in the presence of a large and sympathizing congregation, at the close of which the remains were laid to rest in the Forest Grove cemetery. Taylor County Herald Thursday March 2, 1933 [p. 1] Rites For Mr. Eighmy To Be Here Friday John D. [ow] Eighmy, long time resident of Taylor County, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the home of his son, Gail Eighmy, southeast of Bedford. The funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 o'clock in the Bedford Methodist church with Rev. M. R. Talley officiating. Interment at the Graceland cemetery. Obituary will be published next week. [John Dow Eighmy] Bedford Times-Press Thursday March 9, 1933 [p. 1] Services Are Held for John Eighmy Funeral services for John D. [ow] Eighmy, who died at the home of his son, Gail Eighmy, south of Bedford, Tuesday, February 28, were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley. Burial was in the Graceland cemetery. Six grandsons acted as pallbearers. Eighmy was born in Boone County, Ill., April 13, 1853. If he could have lived until the thirteenth of April this year he would have attained his eightieth year. When he was 7 years of age his parents left their home in Illinois and moved to Crawford County, Pa. When he was 15 years of age the family moved to Taylor County, Iowa, which place had been his home until his death. While he could not be classed with the pioneers, having come to this community soon after the Civil war, yet at that time the country was new and the early days were filled with hardships. October 13, 1875, he was married to Martha Price. To them were born seven children, four girls and three boys. Carrie died when about two years old, Mrs. Minnie Parrish died in 1916, and Mrs. Della Thompson in 1927. The remaining children are Mrs. Bess Lewis and Irwin Eighmy of Lawrence, Kans., Ralph Eighmy of Yorktown, Iowa, and Gail Eighmy of Bedford. Surviving with the wife and children are twenty-one grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mr. Eighmy had been a member of the Methodist church for many years, having joined when he was twenty years of age. [John Dow Eighmy] Taylor County Herald Thursday March 9, 1933 [p. 3] John Dow Eighmy John Dow Eighmy was born in Boone County, Ill., on April 13, 1853, and departed this life at his home southeast of Bedford on Feb. 28, 1933, just at the noon hour. If he could have lived until April 13th, he would have attained his eightieth year. When he was 7 years of age his parents left their home in Boone County, Ill., and moved to Crawford County, Pa. They lived here until he was 15 years of age when they removed from Pennsylvania to Taylor County, Iowa, and this has been his home until his death. Part of the time was spent in the country and part of the time in town. Brother Eighmy has lived all of his adult life in this community. His life has been an open book. He was a man who stood always for the thing that was right. His word was never questioned. His promise was as good as a bond. His character is of that staunch type that gives to communities' high standards and ideals. He came to Iowa soon after the civil war. While he would hardly be classed with the pioneers, yet at that time the country was new and the early days brought their hardships. Oct. 13, 1875, he was married to Martha Price. To Mr. and Mrs. Eighmy seven children were born, four girls and three boys, Minnie, Della, Bess, Ralph, Carrie, Irwin and Gayol. Carrie died when about two years of age. Mrs. Minnie Parrish died June 22, 1916, and Mrs. Della Thompson died on Dec. 18, 1927. The remaining children are here today. Mrs. Bess Lewis and Irwin Eighmy live at Lawrence, Kans., Ralph lives at Yorktown, Iowa, and Gayol here at Bedford at whose home the father died. There are 21 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Mr. Eighmy left the farm about sixteen years ago and came to Bedford where most of the time since that has been spent. He has been a great sufferer for a year and a half. Because of impaired hearing he has not attended church services for a number of years. He joined the Methodist church when he was 20 years of age. Especially has it been true since his sickness that he has been a great reader of the Bible. He has been a patient sufferer and has been ready to go. He has been a good father and a most excellent citizen. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church and the body laid to rest at Graceland cemetery. Rev. M. R. Talley conducted the services. Taylor County Herald Thursday April 13, 1933 [p. 1] F. W. Bailie Passed Away Last Friday Frank W. Bailie, 80, died in his home in south Bedford last Friday, April 7. Mr. Bailie had been a businessman and citizen in Bedford the greater part of his life. His wife [Nora Thompson] and one niece, Mrs. Roy Meikle [Mary Madge Bailie], of Bedford, survive. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. Clark M. Crowell at 2:30 o'clock at the Wetmore Funeral Home. Interment was in the Bedford cemetery. Taylor County Herald Thursday April 13, 1933 [p. 7] Frank W. Bailie Frank W. Bailie, son of Karvele [sic] [Havilla] and Nancy [Cox] Bailie, was born August 26, 1853, and departed this life from his home in Bedford, Iowa, on Friday, April 7th, 1933, at the age of 80 years. In the year 1866 he moved with his parents from the state of Ohio to Bedford, Iowa, where he lived for about forty-five years. Twenty-five years of his life was spent in Jackson Township. He was one of a family of five children, three brothers, and one sister. The brothers, William, Charlie and George, all preceded him in death. The surviving sister, Mamie Savage, lives in Salem, Ore. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Mrs. Frank Bailie [Nora Thompson] of Bedford, [and] a niece, Mrs. Roy Meikle [Mary Madge Bailie]. He leaves several nieces and nephews in Salem, Ore., whose names are not mentioned. Mr. Bailie has been a businessman in the City of Bedford for a good many years; ten years was spent in the drug business. Rev. Clark M. Crowell, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, had charge of the funeral services, which were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Wetmore funeral home. |