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ACKERMAN, HOWARD LEVI] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 15, 1932, [p. 1] H. L. Ackerman Dies After Long Illness Bedford Man Succumbs Here Sunday—Burial Tuesday Howard L. [evi] Ackerman died at his home in west Bedford Sunday evening, following an illness of a year and a half. The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley. Burial was in the Clearfield cemetery. He was born May 22, 1868 at Kirkwood, Ill., where he spent his boyhood days. At the age of sixteen he came to Iowa and had resided in this vicinity since that time, having moved to Bedford from Clearfield a number of years ago. September 4, 1895 he was married to Miss Lulu Allen. To them were born two daughters one of whom died in infancy and the other at the age of about three years. Surviving are his wife, one adopted daughter, Jennie M. Ackerman; one brother, Arthur Ackerman of Colorado; two sisters, Mrs. Belle Lanphere of Monmouth, Ill., and Mrs. Fannie Tinkham Jackson of Bedford, nieces and nephews. Nephews acted as pallbearers.
[ACKERMAN, HOWARD LEVI] Clearfield Enterprise, Thursday, December 15, 1932, [p. 1] Obituary – Howard L. [evi] Ackerman, son of John Ackerman and Elizabeth Wilkinson Ackerman, was born May 22, 1868, at Kirkwood, Illinois, where he spent his boyhood days, and departed this life from his home in West Bedford, Iowa, on December 11, 1932, at the age of sixty-four years. He came west at the age of sixteen, and spent the remainder of his life in this vicinity. On the 4th day of September 1895, he was married to Miss Lulu Allen. To this union two children, daughters, were born, one of whom died in infancy and the other at the age of about three years. Those left to mourn his departure are his wife and adopted daughter, Jennie M. Ackerman; one brother, Arthur of Colorado; and two sisters, Mrs. Belle Lanphere of Monmouth, Illinois, and Mrs. Fannie Tinkham Jackson, of Bedford, Iowa. Also leaves many nieces and nephews. He had been in failing health for a year and half. The pallbearers consisted of nephews. The funeral service was held at the home in Bedford on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. M. R. Tally. Interment was made in the Clearfield Cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 4, 1932 Services Are Held for John E. Adams Funeral for Victim of Mine Accident Is Held at New Market Funeral services for John E. Adams, 20, were held Friday morning at the Christian church in New Market. The services were conducted by Rev. L. M. Kirby, pastor of the Methodist church at that place. Adams was born near New Market and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Adams of that city. He spent his entire life in that community. He was instantly killed Wednesday of last week at the Johnson coal mine when he fell from the hoisting bucket to the bottom of the shaft. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, Paul Adams and Merrill Adams; three sisters, Wilma Adams, Mildred Adams and Shirley Adams. The father of the young man is in a hospital at Iowa City recovering from an appendicitis operation.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 28, 1932 Allen Funeral Services Held Burial Made in Fairview Cemetery—Conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell Funeral services for Thomas J. [efferson] Allen were held at the Wetmore funeral home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Burial was made in the Fairview cemetery. He was the son of Synora [Senora] and Harman Allen, and was born near Sheridan, Mo., April 12, 1906. He had spent his entire life in northern Missouri and southern Iowa. Sept. 6, 1930, he was married to Pauline Jones. Since their marriage they had made their home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elza Jones. Allen is survived by his wife, five sisters and four brothers. They are May Miller and Uva Maloy of St. Joseph, Mo., Etua Calvin of Columbia, Mo., Lona Adams of Topeka, Kans, Hester Lemrick of Hulett, Wyo., Edward Allen, James Allen, and Ivan Allen of Athelstan and Ronald Allen of Topeka, Kans.
[ANDREWS, MABEL BLANCHE BLAIR] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 28, 1932, p. 5 Last Rites Held for Mrs. Andrews Funeral Services Conducted by Rev. Talley—Burial Made at Gravity Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Andrews, who drank carbolic acid Wednesday morning of last week, were held at the Methodist church in Sharpsburg Friday afternoon. Rev. M. R. Talley, pastor of the Methodist church of Bedford, conducted the services. Burial was made in the Gravity cemetery. Mrs. Andrews was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Blair. Mrs. Andrews was born in Taylor County, June 26, 1893, and spent her girlhood days near Sharpsburg. She united with the Christian church at Blue Grove when young. Jan. 20, 1913, she was married to Frank Andrews of Plattsmouth, Nebr. To them was born one daughter, Ruby, who is now Mrs. Roy Fox. Her father died in 1918. Surviving relatives are her mother, daughter, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Schlitz and Mrs. Chester Welch, four brothers, Wilbur, Robert, Walter and Charlie Blair.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 3, 1932 Miss Barngrover Dies Was Daughter of Mrs. Maye Barngrover, Huntley, Nebr. Miss Rae Barngrover of Huntley, Nebr., died at a hospital in Hastings, Nebr., Monday, October 24, according to word received here by her uncle, Harry Houk. Her mother, Mrs. Wesley Barngrover, was a former resident of this community and will be remembered here as Miss Maye Houk. Miss Barngrover is survived by her parents, one sister, and two half-brothers.
[BECK, KATHARINA ROSENA STANGER] Lenox Time Table, Thursday, June 14, 1934, [p. 1] Obituary of Mrs. John Beck Rosena Katharina Stanger was born May 2, 1862 in Dettingen, Germany, and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Baker, near Clearfield, Iowa, June 18, 1934 at the age of 72 years, 1 month and 8 days. She was the daughter of Daniel and Marie Agnes Stanger. Her parents, one brother and two sisters have preceded her in death. She was united in marriage May 4, 1882 to Johannas [Johannes] Beck who passed away May 3, 1910. They came to this county May 18, 1888 and have always resided in or near Lenox. To them eleven children were born; six sons and five daughters. Two sons and two daughters died in infancy. Those who survive are: Lena Wurster of Lenox; Augstaf Adolph, Lenox, William of Lenox; Rosa Katharina Baker of Clearfield; Charles A. of Lenox, Henry G. of Lenox; Flora Lulu Rogers of Leon; one sister, Margaret Trost of Sharpsburg; one brother, Daniel Stanger of Lenox; nine grandchildren in whom she took great pride and joy; besides a host of other relatives. At the age of fourteen she united with the German Lutheran church in Germany and has always lived a consistent Christian life. At the time of her death she was a member of the First Presbyterian church in Lenox and was a faithful attentive member as long as health and strength permitted. Mrs. Beck was a kind and loving mother, always thinking first of others; a true friend to all who knew her. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Lenox, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. James B. Douthitt. Music was furnished by a quartet, Mrs. J. G. Leckliter, Mrs. Ben Wurster, Walter Lewis and Paul Davis, with Miss Linnie Heath at the piano. Burial was made in the Fairview cemetery. [Note: The death date on her headstone is June 10, 1934.]
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 3, 1932 HOPKINS Hopkins Man Dies Following Stroke Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon for Guy Blanchard, who died at his farm home near Hopkins Tuesday evening. Rev. J. Howard Thompson was in charge. Burial was made in the Hopkins cemetery. He was sixty-six years old and was born at Perryville, Ill. He came to this vicinity in 1887. He is survived by his wife, one son, Loy Blanchard, Hopkins; three granddaughters, Bernice, Lucile and Mary Lou Blanchard; his mother, Mrs. Emma Blanchard of Glencoe, Okla.; one sister and four brothers. One brother, Lafe Blanchard, resides at Conway.
[BLANKENSHIP, CLARISSA “CLARA” LOWRY] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 3, 1932 Former Resident Dead Funeral for Mrs. Clara Blankenship at Webb City, Mo. Mrs. Clara Blankenship died at the home of a daughter in Webb City, Mo., Friday, October 21. Funeral services were held at that place the following Sunday afternoon, the same day as those for her half-sister, Mrs. Joe Duffield of Spencer, Iowa, were held in Bedford. Mrs. Blankenship is a former resident of Bedford, her husband, Dan Blankenship, who died several years ago, being a brick mason here many years ago.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 3, 1932 Services for Mrs. Burk Funeral for Bedford Woman Is Held Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Mae Burk, who died at her home in Bedford Monday of last week, were held at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon of last week. The services were conducted by Rev. C. F. McMichan and burial was made in the Bedford cemetery. Mrs. Burk was born near Gravity June 3, 1871 and had spent her entire life, with the exception of about eight years in Oklahoma, in Bedford and vicinity. She was married Nov. 12, 1914, to William Burk, who with an adopted daughter, Grace, survives. There are also two sisters, Mrs. H. G. Lowary of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Grace Oxley of Bedford; and one brother, S. E. Miller of Sacramento, Calif.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 29, 1932 Mrs. W. W. Burks Dies Former Taylor County Resident Succumbs in Canada Mrs. Walter W. [ellington] Burks of Lewvan, Saskatchewan, Canada, died in a hospital at Regina last Sunday, after an illness of ten weeks. She was buried in the Lakeview cemetery at Lang. Mrs. Burks before her marriage was Miss Jessie M. [aud] Morris, and a resident of Taylor County, moving from here to Canada in 1912. She is survived by her husband, three sons, Raleigh, John and Howard, a daughter, Bernice and also three grandchildren. She was 52 years old at the time of her death.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 25, 1932 Mrs. Frank J. Butler Dies Former Resident Succumbs In Collinsville, Ill. Mrs. Frank J. Butler of Collinsville, Ill., a former resident of Bedford, died August 5, according to word received here. Mr. and Mrs. Butler left Bedford in 1918 and moved to Wichita, Kans., where they resided until two years ago, when they moved to Collinsville. Mrs. Butler is survived by Mr. Butler and three sons, Guy E. Butler of St. Louis, Wayne C. Butler of Collinsville, Ill., and Francis E. Butler of Belle Plaine, Kans. Five grandchildren also survive. Mr. Butler lives at Collinsville.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 28, 1971, p. 5 Mrs. Jas. Chandler Dies In California Mrs. James Chandler, 57, of Van Nuys, Calif., formerly of Lenox died January 11, at the Culver City hospital after suffering a heart attack while at work earlier in the day. Mrs. Chandler was the former Luella Beach, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Beach of the Lenox – Sharpsburg vicinity. Survivors include her husband James; a son, Michael, both of Van Nuys, a daughter, Mrs. Erie Teague of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Walter of Lenox and Mrs. Clifford Nook of Sharpsburg and a brother, Bill Beach of Sharpsburg. Funeral services were conducted from the Church of the Chimes in Van Nuys on Friday, Jan. 15 with burial there.
[CHUDLEY, SARAH VIRGINIA “JENNIE” HATHAWAY] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 10, 1932 Mrs. Al H. Chudley Dies Funeral services for Mrs. Al H. Chudley of Villisca were held at the home in Villisca this afternoon, and burial made at that place. Mrs. Chudley died in a hospital at Iowa City at noon Monday. Mr. Chudley is a former resident of Bedford and is the father of Mrs. Wilbur Diehl of this city.
[CHUDLEY, SARAH VIRGINIA “JENNIE” HATHAWAY] Villisca Review, Friday, November 11, 1932 Obituary - MRS. AL H. CHUDLEY DIES IN IOWA CITY; ILL SEVERAL YEARS Clearfield Enterprise, Thursday, November 3, 1932, p. 5 Sudden Death J. [ames] W. [ilburn] Clayton, familiarly called “Wilbern,” died last week Thursday while at the home of his son, Earl Clayton, three miles east of town. The family had been outside for a little, and returning, found that Mr. Clayton, who was left sitting in a chair, had pitched out and was dead upon the floor. Heart failure undoubtedly caused his sudden going. His health had been infirm for some years. His brother Jesse died last spring, almost as suddenly, being seriously ill for a few hours.
[CLAYTON, JAMES WILBURN] Clearfield Enterprise, Thursday, November 3, 1932, p. 5 Obituary – James Wilburn Clayton, son of James and Paradene Clayton was born near Berwick, Warren Co., Ill., Jan. 11, 1861, and died at the home of his son Earl, near Clearfield, Oct. 27, 1932---aged 71 yrs. 9 mos. 16 days. When he was 16 years of age he came with his parents to Iowa, locating near Nevinville, where the family lived two years, returning to Ill. in 1879. On Jan. 6, 1886 he was united in marriage to Eliza Burns at Monmouth, Ill. where they established their home, living there until 1902, when they moved to a farm near Clearfield. Desiring that younger shoulders should bear the toils of farm life, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton decided in 1912 to move to Clearfield where they spent the remainder of their lives. Mrs. Clayton died Oct. 5, 1931. To this union were born five children, Mary, deceased 1904, Frank Clayton of Creston, Katie Beggs, Earl Clayton and Anna Porter of Clearfield. Although Mr. Clayton had been in declining health the last year he always had a keen interest in the welfare of his children and their families. As a friend and neighbor he was always kind and helpful. In his business transactions he was ever found upright and honorable. To mourn his death are his four children, six grandchildren, two brothers, Silas Clayton of Berwick, Ill, Charles Clayton of Peoria, Ill., one sister Sarah Ann Vandeveer of Berwick, Ill., a number of nieces and nephews, other relations and a large circle of friends. Funeral services were held at the residence here in town on Saturday at 1:30. There was a large attendance. Rev. H. B. Hutchman of the U. P. church officiated. The pallbearers were six old time friends, J. S. Walton, E. C. Nickle, Frank Bye, L. E. Hartman and Truman Hidlay. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 22, 1932 Mrs. Cornett Dies at Parents Home Funeral Services Are Held Wednesday—Burial Made at Mt. Ayr Mrs. Florence Cornett died at the home her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pollock in west Bedford, Monday morning. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. F. McMican. Burial was in the Mt. Ayr cemetery. Mrs. Cornett was born in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, January 27, 1902. Later she moved with her parents to Bedford, where she was married March 5, 1921 to Willis C. Cornett. To them were born three children, one having died in infancy, Doris Josephine and Max Marion. Surviving with the parents and two children are two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Barton of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Mrs. Marion Hoffman of Bedford. Mrs. Cornett was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Clearfield Enterprise, Thursday, October 27, 1932, p. 4 Loren Darlington Dead Tuesday evening’s Des Moines Tribune said, “L. C. Darlington, 1418 Eighth Street, was found dead of monoxide gas poisoning in an automobile in Pine Hill cemetery, Tuesday morning. Coroner Carpenter termed the death suicide. Mrs. Theresa Darlington, widow of the dead man, survives. This was Loren Darlington, youngest son in the Frank Darlington family. He was born near Clearfield, but the family has lived at Ames for many years. Relatives here were notified. The funeral is being held today at the residence in Des Moines.
[DARLINGTON, LOREN CECIL] Clearfield Enterprise, Thursday, November 3, 1932, p. 5 Obituary – Loren Cecil, youngest son of C. F. and Eva B. Darlington, was born on a farm near Clearfield, Iowa, July 4, 1903 and passed away in Des Moines, Iowa Oct. 25, 1932. When a small boy he moved with his parents to Ames, Iowa where he received his education. He associated for a number of years with his father in the grocery business in Ames. Later he spent several years in business in Chicago, after which they moved to Des Moines where at the time of his death he was in charge of a grocery store. He united with the Baptist church of Ames when he was a small boy. In August of 1921 he was united in marriage to Miss Theresa McKee of Cambridge, Iowa. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Theresa of Des Moines, his father C. F. Darlington, a sister Jessie, one brother Leo, all of Ames, and a sister Luella of Des Moines, who had been making her home with them, besides a host of other relatives and friends. He also leaves one niece and one nephew, Virginia and Edward Darlington of Ames, of whom he was very fond, Funeral services were conducted at his home in Des Moines at 2 p. m. Thursday Oct. 27 by Rev. Cowl of Ames. The song “Some Day We’ll Understand,” was beautifully rendered by Mrs. Sonners of Des Moines, the wife of a former pastor of the family when they lived at Clearfield. The funeral was under the auspices of Arcadia Lodge No. 249 A. F. and A. M. of Ames, and burial was made in the beautiful little cemetery at Byers Chapel, north and east of Des Moines. Loren was a kind and loving husband, son and brother, and his happy smile and pleasant optimistic personality will always be missed by those who knew and loved him.
[DARLINGTON, LOREN CECIL] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 3, 1932 Loren Darlington Dead The funeral of Loren Darlington of Des Moines, formerly of Clearfield, was held in Des Moines Thursday afternoon. Those from here attending the funeral were Mrs. Alice Hargin, Mrs. Dora Seibert, Mrs. Jim McMath, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Lyddon, Edwin Bowen, Hugh Buchanan, Ivan and Claire Seibert, and Mrs. Earle Beatty of Kent.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 17, 1932 GRAVITY Davis Rites Held Funeral services were held Saturday for Alva Davis, who died Wednesday, after a lingering illness. Burial was made at Beaconsfield.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 27, 1932, [p. 1] CLEARFIELD JESSE DE BORD DEAD Funeral Services Held Thursday for Clearfield Resident Jesse De Bord, an old resident of Clearfield, who died at his home Tuesday evening, were held Thursday afternoon in the Methodist church. Many friends from Creston attended the funeral. He is survived by his two daughters, Inez De Bord and Mrs. Amy Townsend, of Clearfield, and son, Ora De Bord and family of Creston.
[DEBORD, JESSE JOHNSON] Clearfield Enterprise, Thursday, October 27, 1932, [p. 1] Obituary – Jesse Johnson DeBord, oldest son of George DeBord and Hannah Stowell, was born June 29th, 1848 in Radnor Township, Peoria Co., Illinois and passed away Oct. 18th, 1932, at his home in Clearfield, Iowa. At the age of three years the [family moved] into Akron township, where he grew to manhood. In 1883 he came to Iowa and located on a farm north of Clearfield. In 1893 he moved into Clearfield where he has since resided except one short period spent in Ill. and three in Oregon. About 1878 he was converted and joined the M. E. church, which church he attended as long as health and hearing permitted. On June 6th, 1883 he was married to Hannah E. Kidder, who passed on at Richview, Illinois on Oct. 27, 1891. To this union three children were born—Inez E. and Amy A. of Clearfield and Ora S. of Creston. Besides the children, he is survived by two grandsons, John and Paul DeBord, two sisters, Mrs. Martha Fuson of Aumsville, Oregon, and Mrs. Olive C. Rife of Columbus, Wis., and one brother, George DeBord of Portland, Oregon. He was a kind and loving husband and father, taking the place of both father and mother to the children. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Methodist church. The pastor, Rev. J. C. Turner conducted the service. Many friends assembled to pay their last respects to a valued friend. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery. The Odd Fellows’ burial service was given at the grave.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 13, 1932 SHERIDAN Pioneer Woman Dies Mrs. William Dowis, 86, Buried Last Wednesday Funeral services for Mrs. William Dowis, who died at her home last Tuesday, were held at the Brethren church, west of Sheridan, Mo., Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in the church cemetery. The services were in charge of Rev. Mr. Huffman of St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Dowis was 86 years old and had lived most of her life in and near Sheridan. She had been an invalid for several years. Surviving are five sons and one daughter. They are L. [afayette] E. [ugene] Dowis and Viola Harris of Los Angeles, Calif., C.[harles] P. [orter] Dowis and E. [lbert] E. [dward] Dowis of Sheridan, Le Roy Dowis of Pawhuska, Okla., and Arthur Dowis of College Springs, Iowa.
[DOWIS, ALICE CAREY ALDRICH] Taylor County Herald, Thursday, October 13, 1932, p. 7 SHERIDAN In the death of Mrs. W. [illiam] F. [ranklin] Dowis, which occurred Oct. 4, this community has lost one of its oldest residents. Mrs. Dowis, who was formerly Alice Aldrich, was 86 years old. She was married to W. [illiam] F. [ranklin] Dowis more than 65 years ago and they moved on the farm three miles west of town which still remains in the family possession. In 1907 Mr. and Mrs. Dowis moved to Savannah, Mo., where Mr. Dowis died. Mrs. Dowis was an invalid for a number of years, and about 8 years ago returned to Sheridan. She was one of the charter members of the Brethren church west of Sheridan and only two or three charter members now survive. Five sons and one daughter survive their mother. Only two sons, C.[harles] P. [orter] and E. [lbert] E. [dward] are residents of the community. Burial was Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 5, in the Brethren cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 25, 1949, p. 2 SHERIDAN Dowis Body Brought Here The body of Arthur Dowis, 62, was brought to Sheridan for burial Friday, August 12. Short services were held at the Brethren Cemetery west of Sheridan. Mr. Dowis died in a hospital following a stroke. He was born west of Sheridan, the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dowis. Surviving besides his wife, are four brothers, Gene Dowis of California, C. [harles] P. [orter] Dowis and E. [lbert] E. [dward] Dowis of Sheridan and Leroy Dowis of Kansas City; one sister, Mrs. Viola Dowis Harris of California.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday September 8, 1960, p. 4 Charles Dowis Killed While Building Pond Charles Newton Dowis, 39, of Sheridan, Mo., was killed Saturday, Sept. 3 when an earth-moving machine pinned him to the ground while he was working on his farm pond. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren and of the American Legion. He was Nodaway County chairman of the National Farmers Association. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marguerite Dowis; four children, Cinda Lou, Becky Sue, Cathy Ann and Dick Charles Dowis; a brother, Franklin Dowis, Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. James L. Bradley, Pendleton, Ind., Mrs. William Chambers, Sheridan, Miss Roberta Dowis, Santa Monica, Calif.; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Junior Dowis, Sheridan. Services were Tuesday afternoon at the Sheridan Methodist church. Rev. Robert Baume was in charge. Burial in Sheridan cemetery.
[DOWIS, CHARLES PORTER “PORT”] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 21, 1957, p. 7 C. P. Dowis Dies At Maryville Charles Porter Dowis, 87, died Nov. 13 in a Maryville hospital. Funeral rites were conducted Saturday afternoon in Sheridan by Rev. L. B. Day with interment in the Church of the Brethren cemetery southwest of Sheridan. He was the son of William and Alice Carey (Aldrich) Dowis, and was born October 2, 1870, near Sheridan. A son, Goodwin Dowis, now lives on this farm. He married Lulu F. Fisher on September 10, 1893, at Gaynor, in a double wedding, the other couple being his brother, E. E. (Bert) Dowis and Effie J. [ane] Hayworth, who live west of Sheridan. Following their marriage, the young couple moved west of Sheridan where Mr. Dowis lived 60 years, moving to Maryville two years ago. He attended the rural school of his community, the Star of the West, and was also during the years of 1890-91 a student of McPherson, Kansas, Church of the Brethren College. During his active farming years he was a pioneer of his community in the breeding of Spotted Poland China hogs and Hereford cattle and in this effort he was associated with his sons for several years. He was in an automobile accident in 1940 and suffered injuries, from which he never completely recovered. Mrs. Dowis was killed in this accident. He married Bernice Brown Dillinger in 1946, who survives. Surviving also are four sons and a daughter: Preston Harold, William Junior, Charles Goodwin of Sheridan; Kary (Pat) of Orange, Calif.; Mrs. L. O. (Margaret) Killion of Gaynor. There are 16 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren, E[l]bert Edward (Bert) Dowis of Sheridan and Mrs. Viola Harris, San Jose, Calif., brother and sister, also survive.
Maryville Daily Forum, Monday, February 2, 1981 Cleola Faye Dowis SHERIDAN — Cleola Faye Dowis, 80, died Saturday morning at Parkdale Manor after a long illness. Born May 7,1900 in Parnell, she was the daughter of William Newton and Nell Lewis Morgan. She married June Dowis in 1919. She was a housewife and had lived in the nursing home more than two years. She was a member of the Brethren Church and attended the Sheridan Christian Church. She was a charter member of the Sheridan 20th Century Club, CWF and Sunshine Club. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Bette Bradley, Yorba Linda, Calif., Roberta J. Kirby, Topanga, Calif., and Joyce Chambers, Maryville; a son, Franklin Dowis, Colorado Springs, Colo., 10 grand-children and a great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Jack Morgan, a son, Charles Dowis, and two grandchildren. Services were 1:30 p.m. today at the Sheridan Christian Church with burial in the Brethren Cemetery, Sheridan. The family suggests memorials to the Sheridan Christian Church.
[DOWIS, CLEOLA FAYE MORGAN] Maryville Daily Forum, Tuesday, February 3, 1981 Services held for Cleola Faye Dowis SHERIDAN — Services were Monday afternoon at the Christian Church for Cleola Faye "Quete" Dowis, Sheridan, who died Saturday in a Maryville nursing home. The Rev. Delbert Biehle and Howard McTeak officiated. Phyllis Trueblood sang "How Great Thou Art" and In the Garden," with Darlene Runyan as accompanist. There was congregational singing. Pallbearers were her grandchildren: Juna Orr, Brad Chambers, Andy Dowis, Becky Loomis, Danae Dybas, and Tama and Jabette Bradley. Burial was in the Brethren Cemetery near Sheridan.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 27, 1961, p. 4 Sheridan Youth Dies of Pneumonia Dirk Charles Dowis, 3-year-old son of Mrs. Marguerite Dowis of Sheridan, and the late Charles Dowis, died Wednesday, April 19 at the Mount Ayr hospital of pneumonia. The boy’s father was killed in a farm accident last fall at the farm home near Sheridan. Funeral rites for the boy were held Friday afternoon at the Sheridan Methodist Church. Rev. Robert Baumer officiated. Burial was in the Sheridan cemetery. Survivors are his mother and three sisters, Cinda, Becky and Kathy Dowis, all of the home: the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. June Dowis, Mr. and Mrs. Noble Aldrich of Sheridan.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 12, 1960, p. 5 SHERIDAN NEWS Sheridan --- Mrs. Effie J. Dowis died Sunday, May 1 at St. Francis hospital in Maryville, where she had been a patient several years. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Sheridan Christian church with Rev. L. B. Day of Maryville officiating. Interment in the Brethren cemetery northwest of Sheridan. She was born in Illinois, Nov. 24, 1870, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hayworth. She was married to E. [lbert] E. [dward] Dowis, who preceded her in death two years ago. Survivors are one son, Dale Dowis of Los Angeles, Calif.; five daughters, Mrs. Cleota [Cleola] Bache of Los Angeles, Mrs. Eula Millington of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Zola Majors of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Lela Hammers of Allendale, Mo., and Miss Velma Dowis of Cleveland, Ohio; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren; two brothers, Fred Hayworth of Creston and Earl Hayworth of El Paso, Texas; one sister, Mrs. George Lyle of Hopkins. She was a member of the Christian church.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 24, 1958, p. 9 SHERIDAN NEWS Sheridan --- Elbert (Bert) Edward Dowis, 86, died at the St. Francis hospital in Maryville April 11 following a lingering illness. Funeral services were held April 13 at the Sheridan Christian church, Rev. L. H. Day of Maryville officiating. Burial in the Brethren cemetery. Mr. Dowis, a farmer and stockman of registered cattle and horses, lived on his farm 64 years. He was married Sept. 10, 1893 to Effie Jane Hayworth in a double wedding with his older brother, Charles Porter Dowis and Mrs. Lula Fisher. Surviving are his wife, who has been a patient at the St. Francis hospital since last December of a broken hip. Other survivors are Dale Dowis of Norwalk, Calif., Mrs. Cleola] Bache of Pacific Palisades, Calif., Mrs. Zola Majors of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Eula Abrams of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Lela Hammers of Allendale, Mo., Miss Velma Dowis of Cleveland, Ohio and one sister, Mrs. Viola Harris of San Jose, Calif.; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Preceding him in death was one son Wilbur H., who died during World War I, his parents, Wm. Dowis and Alice Cary [Carey] Aldrich Dowis, four brothers, Gene, Port, Roy and Arthur and a baby sister.
[DOWIS, EUGENE LAFAYETTE “GENE”] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 9, 1950, p. 8 Report Gene Dowis Death In Sheridan Sheridan – Relatives here received a message from Los Angeles that Gene Dowis, 83, had passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, in a hospital where he had been a patient two weeks. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Elmer Hibbs and two brothers, Port and Bert Dowis, all of Sheridan, another daughter, Mrs. Guy Barks of Creston and a son, Harley Dowis of Bedford, another brother, Leroy Dowis of Kansas City and a sister, Viola of Oakland, Cal. His first wife, his parents and youngest brother, Arthur, preceded him in death. He was born and lived near Sheridan the earliest part of his life.
Bedford Times-Republican, Tuesday, July 17, 1906, [p. 1] A Loving Wife Called Home Mrs. L. R. Dowis died Sunday evening at 3:30 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. [hristopher] C. [olumbus] Mohler of Clayton Township, aged 35 years, 7 months and 4 days. Hattie J. [ane] Mohler was born on December 11th, 1870 at the same home where death found her, and there nearly all the days of her happy maidenhood were spent. The few years of her girlhood, which were not spent on the farm, her parents resided in Bedford, they having moved here in order that their children might be more convenient to school. While living in town as well as when her parents resided on the farm, she attended the Bedford schools, and she numbered as her intimate friends all the hundreds who were her school mates during those happy days. On April 15, 1896 the deceased was married to L. [ee] R. [oy] Dowis, with whom she spent ten years of a happy married life, and who is now left to mourn her. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Dowis moved to the farm of the husband near Sheridan, Mo., where they remained for two years. They then moved to Colorado, but not finding the conditions there satisfactory, they soon returned to Sheridan, Mo., where for some years and until something like a year ago when they moved to Orogrande, New Mexico. It was while living there that Mrs. Dowis, about the first of last May, was first taken ill. Her trouble was first thought to be appendicitis, and her husband on May 2 removed her to the hospital at El Paso. The surgeons there, however, were able to do but little for her, and her condition becoming critical, a message was sent to her parents. Mr. C. [hristopher] C. [olumbus] Mohler and daughter Gertrude at once left for El Paso, and as soon as Mrs. Dowis’ health would permit, she was brought to the home of her parents, arriving here May 15. Here the last days of her life were spent. Surrounded by all her loved ones, amid every luxury love and wealth could provide, with everything possible to make life worth living, still not all the yearning of loving hearts, not all the skill of human hands, guided by the most learned minds, could push back the cold waters of death’s river. Day by day she grew weaker, each night being one of anxiety for those who watched until at last the end came, and without pain or suffering, she quietly passed away. Three months ago on another Sunday afternoon, a loved brother, Homer, had been staying with his sister, and none realized how near he was to death’s door. Finally he started home, anxious to spend his last days with parents, but his strength was not equal to the task and on the way death found him. Her brother’s death was a great shock to his sister. Her nature was so sensitive that she felt she had erred in not sending sooner for her parents. Though assured that she had done as nearly right as was possible, she could not rid her mind of the fact that maybe she could have done more, and this thought did much toward breaking her health. A kind loving wife, an affectionate daughter and sister, she was a woman such as the world can spare the least, and all who ever knew her sympathize deeply and sincerely with those near and dear ones who today are vainly grieving for her who has gone before. The funeral occurred today at 1:30 p. m. at the home of her parents, east of the city, conducted by Rev. Barackman. Interment at Fairview.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 13, 1954, [p. 1] Lee Roy Dowis Rites In Sheridan Lee Roy Dowis was born April 1, 1875 and died at a Kansas City hospital May 6, 1954 at the age of 79 years. He was born to the late William Franklin and Alice Carey Aldrich Dowis of northeast Nodaway County, Mo. where he grew to manhood on the farm now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin Dowis. His first wife was Miss Hattie Mohler of Bedford. Due to her having tuberculosis, they went to Arizona but after about two years she passed away and was buried at Bedford. He later married Lena Booth, who passed away in Denver, Colo. His last wife, Miss Helen Long of Pawnee, Okla., and he have since resided in Kansas City. He lived several years in Savannah, Mo., with his parents, previous to his marriage to his last wife. Besides his wife, he is survived by two brothers, Charles Porter Dowis and Elbert Edward Dowis of Nodaway County, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Viola Dowis Harris of San Jose, Calif. Funeral services were held at the Sheridan Christian church at 2:30 p. m. Monday, May 10. Burial in Brethren cemetery near Sheridan, Mo.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 4, 1940, [p. 1] Mrs. C. P. Dowis Dies Following Accident Mrs. C. [harles] P. [orter] Dowis of Sheridan, Mo., died at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville Thursday morning, June 27, as a result of injuries received in an automobile collision the previous Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Dowis suffered a crushed chest, fractures, lacerations and other injuries. In the car with her were her husband, a prominent farmer, and three grandchildren, Mary Lou Killion, Judith Dowis and Jean Dowis, all of whom are recovering from their injuries. Mrs. Dowis, the former Lulu Fidella Fisher, was 68 years of age. She was born September 19, 1871, at Sheridan and with the exception of six years spent in Kansas when a child, she had lived all of her life in the Sheridan community. She and Charles P. [orter] Dowis were married September 10, 1893, at Gaynor in a double wedding ceremony with Mr. and Mrs. E. [lbert] E. [dward] Dowis of Sheridan. Mrs. Dowis was a member of the Church of the Brethren, two and a half miles southwest of Sheridan, where the funeral and burial services were held Saturday afternoon, June 29, conducted by Rev. L. B. Day, Christian minister of Pickering, Mo., and assisted by Rev. L. A. Walker, Brethren minister at Adel, Iowa and a former Sheridan minister. Mrs. Dowis leaves, besides her husband; four sons, Preston H. [arold] Dowis, William Junior Dowis, and Charles Goodwin Dowis, all of Sheridan, and Kary T. Dowis of Grant City; a daughter, Mrs. L. C. Killion of Parnell; sixteen grandchildren; three brothers, Grant Fisher, of Fruitland, Idaho, Hiram Fisher of Waco, Texas, and John W. Fisher of Sheridan; two sisters, Mrs. Lola Kinnison of Glendale, Calif., and Mrs. Electa Mills of Springdale, Ark., and one half-brother, Willis Dowis, living in Georgia. Mrs. Dowis was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, one brother and one half-brother.
Maryville Daily Forum, Monday, August 17, 1981 Preston Dowis SHERIDAN - Preston Harold Dowis, 86, died Saturday at a nursing home in Maryville after a brief illness. Born May 8,1895, in Sheridan, he was the son of Charles Porter and Lulu Fisher Dowis. Mr. Dowis was a lifetime resident and a retired farmer. He married Mary Elizabeth McCleland in 1917. Survivors are his wife; a son, Larry Dowis, Sheridan; five daughters, Faye Reynolds, Kennewick, Wash., Frances Showers, Milwaukee, Ore., Jean O'Brien, Cottage Grove, Ore., Wilma Brown, Del City, Okla., Joan Padget, Overland Park, Kan.; one sister, Marjorie Killion, Grant City; three brothers, Goodwin and June Dowis, Sheridan, and Pat Dowis, Orange, Calif.; 15-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held later, following cremation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Johnson Funeral Home, Maryville.
[DOWIS, PRESTON HAROLD] Maryville Daily Forum, Monday, August 31, 1981 Memorial services held for Preston Dowis SHERIDAN — Memorial services for Preston H. [arold] Dowis, who died Aug. 15, were Sunday at the school gymnasium with the Rev. William Wasson officiating. Wilma Brown sang "God Gave Me You" and "One Day at a Time." Inurnment was at the Brethren Cemetery, Sheridan, Honorary bearers were Terry Wyman, Tim and Charles Witte, Ronald Padget, Robbie, Kirby and Hal Dowis, John Letts and Syd Clark.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 23, 1967, p. 7 William Dowis, 90, Dies In Sheridan Services for William Jasper Dowis, 90, of Sheridan, Mo., were held Sunday, March 12, at the Sheridan Christian Church conducted by Rev. Delbert Biehle. Mr. Dowis died March 10 at his home in Sheridan. Interment was in the Sheridan Cemetery. Mr. Dowis is survived by his wife, Norma; an adopted son, Glen; a half-brother, Beryle Calkins, Fort Collins, Colo.; and five grandchildren.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 13, 1938, p. 5 Jasper Dowis, 92, Near Sheridan, Dies Jasper Dowis, 92, a resident of Taylor County near Sheridan, Mo., practically all of his life, died Thursday, Oct. 6 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Winemiller near Sheridan. The funeral services were held at the Prugh Funeral Home in Grant City Friday afternoon. Burial was in the Luteston cemetery. He was born in Taylor County, Iowa, just north of the Missouri line, and was one of the first white children to be born in the county. He lived most of his life near his birthplace, with the exception of a few years spent in Kansas and Oregon. Mr. Dowis was first married to Miss Elizabeth Davison and she and also their four sons preceded him in death. He was again married to Miss Cinthia Brumfield whose death occurred in 1934. Mr. Dowis is survived by two grandchildren, the son and daughter of Leo Davis, of Denver, Colo. [DOWIS, WILLIAM JASPER, - 1938] [DOWIS, WILLIAM JASPER, - 1938] [DOWIS, WILLIAM JASPER, - 1938] [DOWIS, WILLIAM JASPER, - 1938]
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 18, 1932 Mrs. Duke Dies Mrs. Annalisa Duke, 81, died at her home in Lyons, Kans., Tuesday evening. She was born and reared near Siam and many of the older residents were her girlhood friends. Mrs. I. B. Hutchinson, her sister, in company with a brother, William McFarland of Blanchard, attended the funeral services in Lyons.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 13, 1932 Former Bedford Attorney Dies Death Comes to Lyman Evans at Riverside, Cal.,---Left Here in 1887 Lyman Evans, 85, died at his home in Riverside, Cal., Oct. 3, according to word received here by Mrs. A. J. Sowers. Burial was made at that place. Evans was at one time a prominent attorney in Bedford, leaving here in 1887 for the west. He was a district attorney in California for several years, but the last few years of his life were spent in travel and only a private practice. He is survived by his daughter, Miss Helen Evans, who is librarian in Riverside, and a son, Wallace Evans of San Francisco. His wife died a number of years ago.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, July 28, 1932 Mrs. G. W. Fluke Dies in Bedford Funeral Services Are Held at Hopkins Friday—Lived in Iowa Since 1881 Mrs. George W. Fluke, who had been in failing health for the past several months, died at the home of Mrs. J. Fred Besco in Bedford Thursday morning. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Hopkins Friday morning, conducted by Rev. C. M. Crowell, pastor of the First Baptist church of Bedford. Burial was made in the Hopkins cemetery. Mrs. Fluke, whose maiden name was Sarah Ellen Prickett, was born near Lewistown, Ill., Oct. 3, 1844. She grew to womanhood in the state of Illinois where she was married June 24, 1872, to George W. Fluke. They were the parents of three children---Mrs. George McMaster of south of Bedford; Jesse Clyde Fluke of Brawley, Calif.; and Mary Abigail Fluke, deceased. She moved with her family to Iowa in 1881, settling on a farm eight miles southwest of Bedford, where they lived until 1912, when they moved to Hopkins, Mo. Mr. Fluke died in 1930, after which Mrs. Fluke moved to Bedford, where she has since resided. Mrs. Fluke united with the Hazel Dell Baptist church fifty years ago, later moving her membership to the Baptist church in Hopkins.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, October 13, 1932 Former Sheridan Man Dies Funeral Services for Ezra Fox Held Wednesday Funeral services for Ezra Fox of Boone, Iowa, were held at the Brethren church near Sheridan, Mo., Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Mr. Huffman of St. Joseph, Mo. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Fox was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Ratliff Fox, former residents of Sheridan, but now both deceased. He was 57 years of age and had been making his home in Boone for several years.
Tuesday, November 27, 1923 Oelwein Daily Register, Saturday, November 24, 1923, p. 6 High School Architect Died Suddenly Was Stricken With Dilation of the Heart While on Way to Great Western Station William Gordon died suddenly at the city hospital from acute dilation of the heart at 9:10 last night, death occurring after a seizure of heart trouble while on his way to the Great Western station last evening. He was preparing to leave for his home in Des Moines when stricken. The Pulmotor was called into use and everything possible was done to restore him, but to no avail. Mr. Gordon is the architect on the new high school building in Oelwein,. He had been here since yesterday forenoon, intending to leave on the evening train for Des Moines. He had been in session with the school board up to the time when it was necessary to leave for the station, shortly after seven last evening. He remarked that he had not been feeling well, saying something he had eaten did not agree with him. Some members of the board suggested that they call a taxi but he said he had plenty of time to reach the station. A little later a phone call came in saying there was a man lying near the Christian church, evidently dead. Mr. Moore and Mr. Kidd went over but there was no one there, he having evidently recovered sufficiently to go on to the station, where he was later stricken. He arrived at the station too late for his train and was noticed outside by the baggage man, groaning and in pain. He led him inside and made him comfortable and then called a physician. He was taken to the hospital and expired about twenty minutes later, there being no pulse perceptible from the time he arrived at the hospital. He secured the contract to draw the plans for the high school building here and has been a visitor in Oelwein quite frequently since. He was held in the highest esteem by the members of the board and others with whom he has come in contact. The deceased is 45 years of age and leaves a wife and two chidden to mourn his death. The remains were taken to the Hintz undertaking parlors and prepared for burial. They will be taken to Des Moines this afternoon, accompanied by Mr. Barton, his superintendent in charge of the work here on the building.
[GORDON, WILLIAM] Creston Daily Advertiser, Saturday, Nov. 24, 1923, [p. 1] Architect Who Built Creston School Dies Des Moines, Nov. 24. William Gordon, 41 years old, a prominent architect, died suddenly at Oelwein, Iowa, last night, according to word received by his family here. Mr. Gordon left Des Moines yesterday morning to attend a conference with members of the board of education of Oelwein, where he was directing the construction of a school building. He is survived by his widow and two sons. Mr. Gordon was well known in Creston, being the architect who drew the plans for Irving school. He also had drawn plans for school buildings in Shenandoah, Red Oak, and other neighboring towns.
[GORDON, WILLIAM] Bedford Times-Republican, Tuesday, November 27, 1923, p. 3 William Gordon Dead William Gordon, son of Caleb Gordon of this city, died at Oelwein, Ia., on Friday, Nov. 23, 1923. Mr. Gordon was a noted architect and had erected some of the largest buildings in St. Joseph and other places. At the time of his death he was supervising the construction of a school building at Oelwein. Death came suddenly, as a result of heart failure. Mr. Gordon was 46 years old. Funeral services were held at the home at 1070, West 21st Street, Des Moines, Iowa, yesterday, Nov. 26, conducted by Rev. Robert L. Finch. Interment will be made at Lenox today.
[GORDON, WILLIAM] Bedford Times-Republican, Tuesday, November 27, 1923, p. 3 Roy Gordon left on the noon train Saturday for Des Moines, called there by the death of his brother, Will Gordon.
[GORDON, WILLIAM] Creston Daily Advertiser, Tuesday, November 27, 1923, [p. 1] Gordon Funeral Party Arrives Mrs. William Gordon, of Des Moines, wife of the well known Iowa architect, who died suddenly in Oelwein a few days ago, arrived in Creston today accompanied by a dozen friends and relatives on the way to Lenox where the funeral was held this afternoon. Those who accompanied Mrs. Gordon were: Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Gordon, of Bedford, parents of Mr. Gordon; Earl and Roy Gordon, of Bedford; Mrs. E. J. Ford, Amarillo, Texas; Mrs. Irene Donaldson, of Lenox; Rev. Don Finch, Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Lon Rutherford, Oeleda, Ills.; Mrs. James Rutherford, Oeleda, Ills.; William Burns, Kansas City, Mo.; Care and O. R. Thomas, of Des Moines. [GORDON, WILLIAM] [GORDON, WILLIAM] [GORDON, WILLIAM, - 1923]
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 4, 1932 Former Resident Dies at Muscatine Oscar M. Healy Succumbs After Illness of Two Years Oscar M. Healy, 75, died at his home near Muscatine, Iowa, on Wednesday, July 27, after an illness of two years, according to a news item taken from a Muscatine paper. Mr. Healy lived for a number of years in Taylor County, moving with his family to a farm near Muscatine about 18 years ago. Surviving are the widow; three children, Glen Gilma Healy, Claude Kenworthy Healy, both of Muscatine, and Hazel Marie Healy, Milwaukee; one brother, Frank P. Healy, Fort Collins, Colo. [HEALY, OSCAR M.]
[HENDERSON, ELIZABETH TEXANNA THOMPSON] Clearfield Enterprise, Thursday, February 25, 1932, p. 6 Elizabeth T. Henderson Elizabeth Texanna Thompson, daughter of John and Margaret Thompson, was born in Blount County, Tennessee, January 16, 1856, and entered into eternal rest at her home in Clearfield, Iowa, Sabbath morning, February 21, 1935, at the age of 76 years, 1 month, and 5 days. Both her parents died shortly after the close of the Civil War. She then made her home wither half-sister, Mrs. Martha Alexander, mother of Charles Alexander, the gospel song leader. She was educated in Maryville College where she became acquainted with her late husband, James Newton Henderson, to whom she was united in marriage on September 29, 1879. He preceded her in death in December 1927. Soon after their marriage they came to Iowa, Mr. Henderson’s native state, and resided first in Washington County, then in Ringgold County, and finally came to Clearfield, which has been her home for almost 50 years. To this union were born five children, Gertrude, Bertha, Pearl, Leo, and Jay. The last named is the only surviving member of the family and has been her support and comfort in her last days. At the age of fifteen she professed her faith in Christ and united with the Northern Presbyterian Church. On removing to Iowa, she transferred her membership to the United Presbyterian Church of which she remained a devoted and consecrated member till her death. In her childhood she witnessed the evils of slavery and the long struggle that brought about its overthrow. Her parents were anti-slavery people and did all within their power to aid the Union cause. She loved the cause of religion and reform, and always stood for her convictions regarding what was right. She had an early desire to become a missionary, but owing to physical weakness that desire was unfulfilled. The Missionary Society and W. C. T. U. work made large demands upon her time as long as her strength permitted. Her devotion to her home and church was a testimony to her desire to be of service to her loved ones and her God. Her last illness was one of much suffering, yet through it all she trusted her Savior and longed to be with Him and her many loved ones. Besides her son she is survived by one brother, J. B. Thompson of Cunningham, Kansas, who was with her the last few weeks and a host of other relatives and friends. {Poem] Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 28, in the Clearfield United Presbyterian church by her pastor, Rev. H. B. Hutchman, assisted by Rev. Pearl Browns of the Christian church, who read selected portions of scripture and Rev. John C. Turner of the Methodist church, who offered prayer. The interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery.
[HENDERSON, ELIZABETH TEXANNA THOMPSON] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 3, 1932 CLEARFIELD Mrs. J. N. Henderson Dies at Clearfield Taylor County Woman Succumbs After Long Illness The death of Mrs. J. [ames] N. [ewton] Henderson occurred at her home Sunday morning, Feb. 21. She was born in Blount County, Tennessee, Jan. 16, 1856. She is survived by one son, Jay. Beside the son, she is survived by a brother, J. [ohn] B. Thompson of Cunningham, Kansas, who has been here the last few weeks. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 23, in the United Presbyterian church by her pastor, Rev. H. B. Hutchman, assisted by Rev. P. L. Browns of the Christian church and Rev. J. C. Turner of the Methodist church. Interment was in Clearfield cemetery.
[HERBERT, MATILDA EVALINE TOWNSEND] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 29, 1932 Services for Mrs. Herbert Bedford Woman Succumbs Sunday—Long-Time Resident of Iowa Funeral services for Mrs. I. [saac] H. Herbert, 80, who died at her home in west Bedford Sunday afternoon, were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley. Burial was made in the Hopkins cemetery. Mrs. Herbert, who, before her marriage was Matilda E. Townsend, was born in Illinois February 1, 1852. When but one year of age she moved with her parents to Iowa, and with the exception of a few years spent in Kansas and Missouri she has always lived in Iowa. She was married to I. [saac] H. Herbert February 27, 1876. To them were born three children, Mrs. Pearl Whicker of Lamar, Mo., Mrs. Clyde Cummings of Bedford and Roy Herbert of Mt. Ayr, Iowa, all of whom have been with their mother for some time. Surviving with the husband and children are five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. There is also one brother, Henry Townsend of Sheridan, Wyo.
[HERBERT, MATILDA EVALINE TOWNSEND] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, September 29, 1932 Attend Herbert Funeral Out-of-town people attending the funeral of Mrs. I. [saac] H. Herbert Tuesday afternoon included Mrs. Pearl Whicker, from Lamar, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Roy Herbert and daughter Florence and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Marsh of Mt. Ayr, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Adams of Bunch, Iowa, Everett Adams and daughter of Novinger, Mo., John Doden of Centerville, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Raper of Blockton, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Smith and Mrs. M. E. Townsend of Hopkins. [HERBERT, MATILDA EVALINE TOWNSEND] [HERBERT,
MATILDA EVALINE TOWNSEND]
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 4, 1932 Services for Holland The Odd Fellow burial service was given by members of the local Bedford lodge at the Conway cemetery last Wednesday at the funeral services of their member Robert Holland. Those in attendance from Bedford were Frank Greenlee, J. H. Irwin, James H. Daughtery, Harry Hartzler, F. E. Coppel, Lawrence Cobb, E. T. Brice, Guy Hicks, W. H. Lake and A. E. Lake. They were assisted by members living in Conway. [HOLLAND, ROBERT A.]
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 17, 1932, [p. 1] Warren Hough Dies War Surgeon Succumbs After Long Illness Warren Hough, 60, died at a government hospital in Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 28, following several years of ill health. He was a surgeon in the world war and held the rank of first lieutenant. Hough is survived by his wife and several sons; also his mother, Mrs. Jerre [Jeremiah] Hough of Grandview, Wash., a former resident of Bedford, and by a half-brother, G. [eorge] W. Hough of Conway.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, December 15, 1932 BLOCKTON Mrs. Hearst Dies Mrs. William Hearst [Hurst], wife of Dr. William Hearst, and formerly Alice Frederick, died at her home in Trinidad, Colo., last Saturday.
[HURST, ALICE FREDERICK] Blockton News, Thursday, December 22, 1932, p. 2 Word was received here recently of the death of Mrs. Dr. Hurst at her home in Trinidad, Colorado. Mrs. Hurst was formerly Miss Alice Frederick, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Perry Fredrick of this place.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, March 3, 1932, [p. 1] C. H. Knoles Dies at His Home Here Death Comes to Local Resident After Illness of a Week C. [lark] H. [unter] Knoles died at his home in Bedford Thursday, after an illness of about a week. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church, conducted by the Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Burial was made in the Fairview cemetery. Mr. Knoles was born in Menard County, Ill., Jan. 17, 1858. In the year 1885, on Oct. 16, he was married to Alice Z. Strader and to this union five children were born, who with the wife survive. They are Mrs. Leta Cobb, Bedford; Mrs. Ruby Wilson, Gravity; Mrs. Carol F. Hill, Peoria, Ill.; Blanche C. Knoles, Bedford and Victor L. Knoles, Shenandoah. During the year 1895 Mr. Knoles moved with his family from Illinois to Taylor County, locating on a farm where he resided until seven years ago, when the family moved to Bedford. Other surviving relatives are four grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. |
[BOLTINGHOUSE, MARY AGNES HAERING] Lenox Time Table, Thursday, June 2, 1938, [p. 1] Mrs. J. F. Boltinghouse Died Tuesday Afternoon Mrs. J. F. Boltinghouse died at her home in Lenox Tuesday afternoon following a long illness. She was 64 years of age. Funeral services will be held at the Church of Christ Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. E. F. Hagee. Burial will be made in the Lenox cemetery.
[BOLTINGHOUSE, MARY AGNES HAERING] Lenox Time Table, Thursday, June 9,1938, p. 4 Life Story of Mrs. J. F. Boltinghouse Mary Agnes Haering, daughter of Samuel and Rosina Haering, was born November 3, 1873 at Derinda Center, Illinois. As a small girl she moved with her parents to Iowa, settling on a farm 3 miles west of Lenox where she grew to womanhood. On May 3, 1898, she was married to Joseph F. [loyd] Boltinghouse and to them were born three children, one of whom died in infancy. Mrs. Boltinghouse was a member of the [?] church and later transferred her membership to the Lenox Christian church. Mrs. Boltinghouse died May 31, 1938, as the result of a [?] illness during which the family did everything that they could to make things easy for her. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Leo Hale of Lenox and Mrs. Max Anderson of Oakland and an adopted son, Frank, who live near Lenox. She is also survived by two brothers, John and Samuel Haering of Lenox, and three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Gustafson of Omaha, Mrs. Gus Olson and Mrs. Frank Paymal of Lenox. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, June 2, at the Lenox Christian church conducted by the Rev. E. F. Hagee assisted by the Rev. Shaw. |