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[Miller, Harmon
Samuel]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 15,
1965 p. 2
Harmon S. Miller Rites Held Sun., July 11
Funeral
services for Harmon S. [amuel] Miller, 64, long time Bedford resident, were held July 11 at State Street
Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Carl Cummings officiating. Mr. Miller died at his home in Bedford July 9, 1965.
Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Included
in the services was the following obituary.
Harmon
S. [amuel] Miller, son of Horace
E. [dward] and Rosa Haun Miller,
was born March 8, 1901 in Jackson Township, Taylor county, Iowa.
When
he was a small boy he moved with his parents to the state of Wisconsin and here
his mother passed away when he was five years old.
The
family then moved to Cherry County in western Nebraska and during his youth he
worked on a ranch and later as a forest ranger for the U. S. Government.
In
1920 he moved to Sheridan, Mo., to work for his uncle in the garage as a
mechanic, the profession he was to make his life's occupation.
On
September 11, 1922 he was united in marriage to Bessie Brumfield at Bedford, Ia., with the Rev. M. A. Gable,
minister of the Methodist Church, officiating. To them was born one son, Robert.
He
was preceded in death by his parents, a sister who died in infancy, and a half
brother, James E. Miller.
Left
to cherish his memory are his wife, Bessie of the home; son, Robert and his wife, Madge; a grandson Gary Allan; granddaughter, Susan Kay of Kansas City, Mo.; a half sister, Mrs. Ruby
McCord of Bentonville, Ark.; and
a half brother, George Miller of Chicago, Ill.; nieces, nephews and cousins and other relatives and a host of
friends.
He was a capable and
efficient workman; a kind and loving husband and father, friend and neighbor,
and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him
[Miller, Maud Cole]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 7, 1935 p. 4
Mrs. Phil S. Miller Succumbs Saturday
Mrs.
Phil S. Miller, 67, died at her
home southeast of Bedford in Jackson Township, Saturday, March 2, 1935. The
funeral services were held at the Forest Grove church Wednesday afternoon
conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Burial was in the Forest Grove cemetery.
Mrs.
Miller, whose name before her
marriage was Miss Maude [Maud] Cole,
was born Feb. 6, 1868 at Parkersburg, W. Va. Sept. 8, 1897 she was married to Phil
S. Miller in West Virginia, and
they came to Bedford, Iowa, to make their home.
To
them were born two children, a son and a daughter. The son preceded his mother
in death, as did also a granddaughter. She was a member of the Baptist church.
Surviving
relatives are the husband, daughter, Mrs. Edna Gilbert; son-in-law, William Gilbert; and grandson, Eugene Gilbert. Also four sisters and a brother, Mrs. W. R.
Caskin, Mrs. Gage Buell, and Irvin
K. Cole, all of Marietta, O.; Mrs.
Austin DeVoil and Mrs. James
McElroy of Cambridge, O.
[Pierce, Roy]
Bedford Times
Independent
Friday July 15, 1887 p. 2
ACCIdenTAl dEATH. —About 11 o'clock
this morning, Roy Pierce, the
12-year-old son of Samuel Pierce,
residing 2 1/2 miles southeast of this city, was in the garden carrying persley
to the hogs. On his way to the house, he stopped at the swing for a few
moments. He soon came running to the house and complained of the left side of
his head hurting and said that the board in the swing had hit him. Dr. Weidner
was called and arrived at 2 o'clock, finding the boy in convulsions. After
staggering to the house he was put to bed and shortly after fell asleep, but
woke up in a few moments in convulsions. He remained unconscious from then to
the time of his death, 2:30 P. M. Nothing in medical skill could relieve the
sufferer. As no external bruises could be found, it is supposed that perhaps
the boy had eaten something poisonous, which caused convulsions and death. The
funeral services will probably take place tomorrow forenoon at the residence.
[Pierce, Roy]
Bedford Times
Independent
July 15, 1887 p. 2
—Rev.
A. L. Sarchet conducted the funeral services of Roy Pierce, the boy who died yesterday, at Forest Grove this
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
[Pierce, Sarah Cole]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday December 4, 1923 [p. 1]
Grandma Pierce Dead
Sarah
Pierce passed away at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Ed Ackley,
Sunday morning, Dec. 2, at 5 o'clock. Funeral service will be held at the
Forest Grove church today, Dec. 4, at 10:30 A. M. Funeral cortege will leave
the Ackley home at 10:15.
Interment at Forest Grove cemetery.
[Pierce, Sarah Cole]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday December 6, 1923 p. 6
Obituary
Sarah
Cole, daughter of Simeon and
Martha Cole, was born at
Wilkesbarre, Pa., Nov. 30, 1836. When 16 years of age, she moved with her
parents to Lee county Illinois.
In
1854, she was united in marriage with Samuel Pierce. To this union nine children were born, six of
whom survive their mother. Mr. Pierce passed away thirty-two years ago.
In
1881, the family came to Taylor County, Iowa, and the home was maintained here for
years. Shortly after coming to Iowa, Mrs. Pierce united with the First Presbyterian church of
Bedford and lived a consistent Christian life, loved and respected by all who
knew her. As one of the pioneers, she knew something of the hardships and
sacrifices incident to their lot and knew how to sympathize with all who worked
to develop a new country.
After
a lingering illness she passed away Dec. 2, 1923, aged 87 years and 1 day.
The
funeral was held at the Forest Grove church, Tuesday, Dec. 4th, 1923, at 10 30
a. m. The service was conducted by Rev. John H. Currie, assisted by Rev. O. S.
Boyer. Interment was made in the Forest Grove cemetery. A. L. Stithem, funeral
director.
The following are the
surviving sons and daughters of the deceased: Mrs. A. [id] Bradshaw [Ella], Compton, Iowa; Mrs. H. V. Geisinger, Storm Lake, Iowa; E.[dgar] R. Pierce, Idaho Falls, Iowa; Mrs. C. [harles] N. Nelson [Gloe], Mrs. Ed
Ackley [Ila Zee] and Elvon Pierce of Bedford.
[Note:
The same obituary was printed in the Bedford Free Press, December 6, 1923, p. 5.]
[Russell, Anna
Elizabeth]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 4,
1949 [p. 1]
Anna Russell Rites Held Friday P.M.
Miss
Anna Russell, a resident of
Taylor County her entire life, died at her home southeast of Bedford,
Wednesday, July 27.
The
funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye. Burial was in the Forest Grove cemetery.
Anna
Elizabeth Russell, eldest
daughter of William Henry and Elizabeth Kemery Russell, was born in Jackson Township, Taylor County,
Iowa, March 9, 1876, being aged 73 years, 4 months and 18 days at the time of
her death.
In
the year 1920 she moved to Bedford and remained there until 1930. The remainder
of her life was spent in the family home in Jackson Township.
She
was a member of the Bedford Methodist Church and attended services regularly as
long as she was able. Sundays during her later life were spent listening to
sermons on the radio.
Anna was a lover of home and family life. Everyone who
knew her admired her for her clean living, Christian thoughts and fair
dealings. She was cared for by her youngest sister, Bertha M. Foster, during her illness the past two years. One sister, Iowa J. [ulia]
Fluke, preceded her in death on
June 23, 1946.
Anna leaves to mourn her passing one sister, Bertha
M. Foster; one brother, Henry
K. Russell; one nephew, HK
Russell; one niece, Madeline
Irvin and seven great nieces.
[Russell, Isabella]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 15,
1936 [p. 1]
Miss Isabel Russell Died Sunday P. M.
Miss
Isabel [la] Russell died suddenly
at her home southeast of Bedford in Jackson Township early Sunday afternoon,
Oct. 11, after having attended church services in Bedford that forenoon.
The
funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. W.
F. Overhulser and burial was in the Forest Grove cemetery.
Isabel
Russell was born in Ireland, July
4, 1873. She came to Taylor County with her parents in 1880 and remained here
until 1889, when she moved east, returning here again in 1932.
She
is survived by her two sisters, Miss Margaret [Ann] Russell and Miss Martha Russell, both at home.
Miss
Russell united with the Methodist
church in childhood and remained a faithful member until her death.
[Russell, Margaret
Davidson]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday June 6, 1909 p. 4
Mrs. J. G. Russell
Margaret
Davidson was born March 28, 1834,
in Tyrone County, Ireland. She died at her home in Jackson Township, Taylor
County, June 4, 1909, at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 6 days.
She
was married to J. [ohn] G. [eorge] Russell at their old home in Ireland April 9th, 1868. Four
children were born to them. One died in infancy and the living are Isabelle of New York, Maggie and Martha J. [ane], of Bedford.
Mr
and Mrs. Russell were of Scotch
Irish descent, belonging to that hearty race that has undertaken so many great
enterprises and been on the firing line of civilization and Christianization.
It seemed natural for them, as many of the race had done, to go to a new
country. They accordingly left their homeland and came directly to their home
in this county in 1880. They loved their chosen country and were willing to
live here, die here and have their bodies laid to rest here.
It
is almost three years since Mr. Russell was called to his reward. For Mrs. Russell these have been lonely years for she missed him
so but with stout heart she had gone forward in the performance of duty and now
their children will miss them both but we all seek a better country where no
"good-byes will be spoken, and where friendship and love will flow on
unbroken.''
Mrs.
Russell was brought up in the
Presbyterian Church but some years since when a class was organized in their
community she united with the Methodist church. She has been a faithful member.
A few years ago because of removals from the community and the difficulty of
securing a supply the class was abandoned. It was a great regret on the part of Mrs. Russell that she was so
far removed from the services of her church. She expressed to the writer her
love for the church and its services and her faith in her master. After almost
a year of illness, last week she rapidly grew worse and seemed to realize that
her end was nigh and to her children she said " I am ready to go,” and
committed her soul to the keeping of her Savior. The funeral services were held
in Forest Grove church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W.
M. Dudley of the Methodist Episcopal church. Interment was in the Forest
cemetery. D.
[Russell, Martha Jane]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 1, 1950 [p. 1]
Mrs. Martha Russell Died At Home Today
Mrs.
Martha [Jane] Russell, 74, died
at her home southeast of Bedford today, June 1.
The
funeral services will be held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 2 o’clock Sunday
afternoon, June 4, conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye. Burial will be in the
Forest Grove cemetery.
[Russell, Martha Jane]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 15, 1950 p. 7
Obituary - Martha
Russell
Martha
Jane Russell, daughter of John
George and Margaret D.
[avidson] Russell, was born
August 7, 1875 in County Tyrone, near Belfast, Ireland and died Thursday, June
1 at her home in Jackson Township at the age of 74 years, 9 months and 24 days,
after an illness of almost two years.
She
came to the United States with her family in 1880 and settled in Jackson
Township in May of the same year. Martha spent the remainder of her years at the old family home with the
exception of one winter at which time she resided in Bedford.
Martha was a member of the Bedford Methodist Church and
was quite active in all church activities.
She
was also secretary of the Liberty School board for many years.
Martha was a lover of home and nature. Although being
bedfast much of the last two years, she was patient, gentle and kind to all.
Her
father, mother and two sisters, Isabella and Margaret [Ann],
preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing several cousins.
The
funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, June
4, conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye. Interment in Forest Grove cemetery.
[Russell, William
Henry]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday January 19, 1905 [p. 1]
Death of an Old
Resident
Sunday
morning, January 15, the residents of Jackson Township were grieved to learn of
the death of William H. [enry] Russell, one of the old settlers and most highly respected citizens of that
community, resulting from cerebral hemorrhage, aged 63 years and 8 months. The
funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday morning by Rev. W. B.
Thompson, after which the remains were interred in Forest Grove cemetery.
Thus
has passed to his reward a faithful, earnest, Christian character, an indulgent
father, a loving companion and a true, loyal friend. His place will be sadly
missed by all, but the satisfaction of feeling that, in accordance with his
faithful life, he is now enjoying the sweet, blissful fruits of an exemplary
life, in a large measure brings reconciliation and a certain joy that he has
passed from the troubles, trials and sufferings of this life to eternal peace
and rest. His indeed was a noble life, and his example could well be followed
by others.
The
deceased was born in Ireland May 15, 1841. During his boyhood he went to
Scotland, where he remained until 24 years old, when in 1865 he came over the
water, landing in New York. After two years residence there he located in
Wisconsin. Three years afterwards he came to Iowa and settled in Taylor County,
where he resided until his death. In 1875 he married Elizabeth Kemery to which union was born four children, three
girls and one boy, all of whom and the sorrowing widow are living.
In
his infancy Mr. Russell was
confirmed in the Episcopal Church, but later joined the M. E. church, of which
he was a faithful member up to the time of his death.
[Russell, William
Henry]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday January 19, 1905 [p. 1]
Obituary
William
Henry Russell was born May 15th,
1841 at Canteel, County Tyrone, Ireland, and died Sunday January 15th, 1905 at
6:30 a. m., age 63 years, 8 months.
In
infancy he was baptized, and while still quite young was confirmed in the
Episcopal Church. While only a boy he left the land of his birth and went to
Scotland, remaining there until he was 24 years of age, when hearing of the
wonderful possibilities for young men in the New World, he embarked for New
York, arriving there in 1865.
After
two years spent in the metropolis he decided to go West, and in 1867 located in
Wisconsin. Here it was that Mr. Russell united with the M. E. church of which he ever afterwards remained a
true, loyal and faithful member.
After
spending three years in Wisconsin, Mr. Russell decided to push on still farther toward the land
of the setting sun, and in 1870 he came to Iowa settling in Taylor County,
where he has since made his home.
In
the year 1875, Mr. Russell united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Kemery; to this union was born four children, three
girls and one boy, all of whom together with his faithful wife survive him. The
children reside at home.
Of
his other near relatives who survive him there are three sisters and one
brother. Of them, M. A. Russell and Mrs. J. B. Robinson reside
in New York City, while J. G. Russell and Mrs. J. Slater are residents of Taylor County.
The
funeral services will be held at the residence in Jackson Township, on
Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 11 a. m., conducted by Rev. Thompson. Interment at Forest
Grove cemetery.
[Russell, William
Henry]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday January 19, 1905 p. 2
Death Claims A Well
Known Citizen.
From Monday's Daily
William
H. [enry] Russell died at his
home in Jackson Township of cerebral hemorrhage on Sunday morning at 6:30
o'clock, at the age of 63 years and 8 months.
"Uncle
Billy Russell" as he was
affectionately called, was one of the best-known citizens of Taylor County. He
has lived in Jackson Township for many years, and there is not a person in that
or the adjoining townships to whom his face was not familiar.
A
hard working, industrious, energetic and temperate man, he had prospered in the
affairs of the world, and financially was well able to lay aside the active
duties of life and spend his days in comfort and idleness. But this was
antagonistic to his nature. He preferred the farm to life in town, and death
found him at the old place where he had spent the most of his life, among the
scenes he loved.
For
years "Uncle Billy" had always taken an active interest in public and political affairs and at the
many gatherings he attended formed the acquaintance of many of the leading men
throughout the country. By all these, as well as by those who knew him best he
was respected and admired. His honest rugged nature, his kindly heart made him
a man to be loved and honored, and his death leaves vacant a place that on this
earth will never be refilled.
The
funeral will be conducted by Rev. Thompson at the residence Wednesday morning
at 11 o'clock. Interment at Forest Grove cemetery.
[Stewart, Charles
Albert]
South-West Democrat
Friday July 20,
1888 p. 4
---Died,
in Bedford on last Tuesday, of pulmonary consumption, [Charles] Albert Stewart, son of E. [lias] V. Stewart, late of Jackson Township, in the 24th year of
his age. Funeral services were conducted from the residence of the deceased's
mother by Rev. W. P. Bishop on Wednesday at 9 o'clock. Deceased was buried in
the Hoover cemetery.
[Stewart, Isabella
Stewart]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday May 6, 1909 [p. 1]
Mrs. Isabella
Stewart
Mrs.
Isabella Stewart was born in
Edinburgh. Scotland, October 20, 1831, and died at the home of her son, S.
[amuel] O. [scar] Stewart in
Bedford Tuesday evening, May 4, 1909, at 10:45 o'clock.
When
but two or three years old she came with her parents to America, landing in New
York, where they remained until 1838. They then moved to Knox County, Ill.
While living at that place she was united in marriage to E. [lias] V.
Stewart in 1850. Thirteen years
later, or in 1863, they moved to Taylor County, locating in Jackson Township
where she resided until moving to Bedford, ten years ago. While living on the
farm her husband died, in 1887, and since then she has made her home, with her
son S. [amuel] O. Stewart.
She
was the mother of ten children, only four of whom survive to mourn her death.
They are: J. [ohn] W. [illiam] Stewart, of this county; Mrs. Ellen Johnson, of Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Anna Davis, living in Nebraska, and S. [amuel] O.[scar] Stewart, of Bedford. She united with the M. E. church
when but a small girl, and has always lived the life of a true conscientious
Christian. She was a good noble woman, and a loving wife and mother and a kind
friend, and as such she will be missed by all.
The
funeral is to be held this afternoon at the M. E. church, at 1 o'clock,
conducted by Rev. W. M. Dudley, and the remains will be laid to rest in Forest
Grove cemetery, near which she lived so many years. The bereaved have the
sympathy of all.
[Stewart, Isabella
Stewart]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday May 6, 1909 p. 5
OBITUARY.
Another Pioneer Gone
Mrs.
Isabel Stewart died at 10:50
Tuesday night at the home of her son Samuel O. [scar] Stewart, aged 77 years, 6 months and 14 days.
Funeral
services will be held at the M. E. church this afternoon, Thursday, at 1
o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. M. Dudley. Interment at Forest Grove cemetery.
Mrs.
Stewart has been in ill health
for a long time. Her decline was gradual but each day she grew weaker, slowly
but surely. For days prior to her death she suffered severely until death came
as a welcome relief from her pain that was almost unbearable.
Isabel
Stewart was born in Edinburgh,
Scotland, but came to this country when only a small child. Her parents settled
in Knox County, Illinois, where she grew to womanhood and on May 29, 1850, was
married to E. [lias] V. Stewart.
In
the fall of 1863 with her husband she moved to Taylor County and settled in
Jackson Township, which was her home until ten years ago when she came to live
with her son in Bedford. Her husband died December 7, 1886 [1887].
Ten
children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Stewart only four of whom survive. Those living are John W. [illiam] of Jackson Township, Ellen Johnson of Omaha, Anna Davis, whose home is in western Nebraska and Samuel
O. [scar] who resides at Bedford.
In
early life Mrs. Stewart united
with the Methodist Episcopal church and remained a conscientious and earnest
member to the end. She was a sincere Christian, a loving and devoted wife and
mother and kind and obliging neighbor and her death is the cause of sincere
sorrow on the part of all who knew her.
[Stewart, Isabella
Stewart]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday May 13, 1909 p. 4
Mrs.
Ellen Johnson, who was called
here by the illness and recent death of her mother, Mrs. Isabel Stewart, left Tuesday night for her home at Omaha.
[Stewart, Isabella
Stewart]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday May 13, 1909 p. 5
obituary
Isabella Stewart.
Isabella
Stewart was born in Edinburgh,
Scotland, October 20, 1831, and died at the home of her son, S. [amuel] O.
[scar] Stewart, in Bedford, May
4, 1909, at the age of 77 years, 6 months and 14 days. She was of Scotch
ancestry. Her father, William Stewart and her mother, whose maiden name was Mary L. Nairn, came to New York when Isabella was a child and afterwards moved to Illinois
where their daughter grew into young womanhood and married E. [lias] V.
Stewart in the year 1850. After
residing in Illinois a number of years Mr. and Mrs. E. [lias] V. Stewart moved to Iowa. Ten children were born to them,
only four of these survive. They are J. [ohn] W. [illiam] Stewart of Bedford, Mrs. Ellen Johnson of Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Anna Davis of Arcadia, Neb. and S. [amuel] O. [scar]
Stewart of Bedford. Mrs.
Stewart lost her husband over
twenty-two years ago, after which she kept her family together until the last
one married about, seven years ago. Since then she has made her home with her
son, S. [amuel] O. [scar] Stewart,
and he and his companion have tenderly cared for her.
Mrs.
Stewart comes from a line of
Methodist ancestry, her parents being pioneer Methodists in Illinois. One
brother, John Wesley Stewart,
was for a long time a prominent member of the Nebraska conference. Mrs.
Stewart united with the church in
childhood and has always remained a faithful member. Sickness and infirmity
prevented her from going to the house of the Lord in recent years, but she
expressed to her pastor and others her unwavering faith in her Master and
longed to go and be at rest from suffering and pain to meet her loved one and
her Savior. They rest from all their labours and their works follow them."
[Stewart, Lauretta
“Retta”]
Taylor County
Republican
Thursday November 28,
1878 p. 3
From Jackson Township.
Miss
Rettie [Loreta] Stewart died on
Saturday last, aged 18 years, 2 months and 2 days. Although her friends and
relatives have been expecting her decease almost daily for some time, her death
was a severe blow to them. A large number of friends attended the funeral,
which took place on Sabbath evening. Rev. Bishop will preach the funeral sermon
at the Forest Grove schoolhouse a week from next Sabbath at three o'clock, P.
M.
[Stewart, Lauretta
“Retta”]
Iowa South-West
Saturday November 30,
1878 p. 3
Died.
STUART. — At the home of her parents, in Jackson
Township, Nov. 24th, 1878, of consumption, Loreta Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. [lias] V. Stewart, aged 18 yours, 2 mo. and 3 days.
Our darling Retta left us,
On angel wings to roam,
And with the heavenly spirits
She sweetly rests at home.
Through so many years she suffered,
All patiently, day by day,
Till consumption, like an adder,
Wasted her precious life away.
To the stillness of the lamb
We consigned her lovely form;
But her gentle, loving spirit
Awaits the Resurrection morn.
Our home's so sad without her;
The dear home-circle broken;
But we design not to murmur,
For a higher power has spoken.
Her loving voice no more we hear;
Her well-known step we sadly miss;
But now we'll strive to meet her
In that land of heavenly bliss.
C. V. A. McGregor
[Note:
Same death notice was printed in the Taylor County Republican, December 5, 1878 p. 3.]
[Stewart, Lauretta
“Retta”]
Taylor County
Republican
Thursday December 12,
1878 p. 3
Rev.
Bishop preached the funeral sermon of Loretta Stewart on last Sabbath, at the Forest Grove schoolhouse.
The snow fell most of the day, which prevented some from attending. The friends
and relatives and a goodly number of acquaintances, however, were present.
[Stewart, Mary Edith]
Bedford Argus
Thursday June 26, 1879 p. 3
Our
friends, Mr. and Mrs. E. [lias] V. Stewart, of Jackson Township, lost their daughter Mary [Edith], the 18th inst. She was a bright young girl, and
gave promise of a glorious future. But death came, and there is a broken home
circle and hearts stricken with sadness. The bereaved family has the heartfelt
sympathies of all.
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