[DALE, FRED]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 6, 1922
Fred Dale, brother of Mrs. W. C. Keith, died at his home Friday afternoon in Edgemont, S. D.

[DALE, MARGARETE A. CHURCH]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, February 20, 1923
Dale Blankenship of Dexter, Mo., came Saturday to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Dale.

[DALE, MARGARETE A. CHURCH]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, February 20, 1923
Margarete A., daughter of Moses B. and Margarete Carter Church, was born Oct. 7, 1836, at Stafford, Conn., and entered into rest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. C. Keith, Bedford, Iowa, Thursday, Feb. 15, 1923, aged 86 years, 4 months and 8 days.
When but six months of age she with her parents settled in the portion of Black Hawk Territory later known as Iowa, then a vast wilderness, 86 years ago, and nine years before the territory became a state. Her father, a minister in the Congregational church, had been sent west as a missionary. The location where they first settled is now known as Tipton, Iowa.
Aside from the tutorage received from her well educated parents she received instruction in Iowa schools finally receiving special training in what was then known as Cornell University, Mt. Vernon, Ia. In early womanhood she was a school teacher and well did she understand the vicissitudes and hardships of the pioneer.
In July 1857, she was married to Phillip Dale, Cedar county, Iowa. To them four children were born, three of them, Fred S., Mrs. E. B. Spurgeon and Mrs. J. F. Blankenship have preceeded the mother in death. Mrs. W. C. Keith, Bedford, Ia., is the only survivor of this family.
She also leaves a brother and sister, Moses E. Church, Olympia, Wash., and Mrs. Sarah E. Shearer, Highmore, S. D. Four granddaughters and three grandsons. Two of the granddaughters, Miss Lois Blankenship, Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Helen Spurgeon, St. Joseph, Mo., and two of the grandsons, Dale Blankenship, Dexter, Mo., and Thomas Spurgeon, Bedford, Ia., were present at the funeral.
Grandmother Dale was a great temperance worker at one time belonging to the "Sons of Templars" and later to the "Good Templars" at that time both active temperance organizations. And it is also remarkable that on her 85th birthday she was privileged to cast her first vote for National Prohibition, which was a great reward for her sacrifice and work in this great cause.
In early life she was active in church work and while she held membership until the day of her home going in the Congregational church she during her lifetime worked in many other churches. At one time she was a member of the Rebekah lodge.
On account of defective hearing, she of late years has not active in, or attended public services. But her exceptionally bright mind has not been idle for she kept posted on current events through newspapers and magazine. She possessed a great memory, often quoting whole poems for her own amusement as well as those about her. Because of a strong will and constitution her mind seemed clear until the end although she suffered a stroke of paralysis in June 1922. She was of a happy disposition and always interested in the welfare of others.
Since the death of her husband on July 20, 1898, she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Keith, where she has received the most tender care and attention.
Funeral services were held at the W. C. Keith home Saturday, Feb. 17, at 3:30 in charge of Elder S. D. Harlan and the body tenderly laid to rest in the Hopkins cemetery.

[DARLING, JAMES G.]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, February 1912
CONWAY – J. C. Darling Dead
Mrs. A. A. McKay received word of the death of her brother-in-law, J. [ames] C. Darling at Aurora, Ill. The Darling family were in the hotel in Conway at one time and have many friends here who will be sorry to hear of his death.

[DAWSON, PEARL FREEMYER]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, July 10, 1923
ATHELSTAN -- J. [ohn] H. Freemeyer left on No. 4 Tuesday morning for Shawano, Wis., called there by the death of his daughter, Mrs. Pearl Dawson.

[DELONG, EMILY JANE LATHROP]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 2, 1922
Emily Jane Lathrop was born in LaPort, Indiana, Oct. 19th, 1838, and passed away from the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Connor, in Conway, Iowa, Jan. 27, 1922.
The deceased came to Scott county, Iowa, in the year 1843. In 1862 she was married to John DeLong. A son was born to them. Both husband and son passed away in 1864. In these dark days for the nation the young wife and mother was doubly bereaved. Several years past she has made her home in Conway with her sister, Mrs. Mary Conner. She with a brother, David Lathrop of San Diego, Calif., survives the sister together with a number of nieces and nephews. Her life was consecrated to her Lord and Master in early womanhood. The fruits of her devotion was a quiet and retiring disposition which commanded the friendship and love of all who were so fortunate as to make her acquaintance. Her name was as ointment poured forth, most precious. Its fragrance will endure for generations. "Aunt Jane" will not be forgotten.
The funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Conner. The remains were taken to Dixon, Scott County, Iowa, for interment. The Rev. Carl Brown officiated at the services while a mixed quartette rendered appropriate music.

[DELONG, EMILY JANE LATHROP]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 2, 1922
CONWAY -- Miss Francis Nagle from Lenox attended the funeral services of Mrs. Jane DeLong, Saturday.
Miss Emma Kreuger of Creston attended the funeral services of Mrs. DeLong Saturday.
Mr. Harry Connor and Mrs. Maggie Pierson of Omaha, Neb., were called here last Friday on account of the death of their aunt, Mrs. Jane DeLong.

[DOLLAHITE, SYNTHIA ANN BURCH]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 30, 1924
NEW MARKET – Mrs. Dollohite passed away Wednesday morning at her home here in town. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon.

[DOWLING, WILLIAM H.]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, October 2, 1923
Lost Farm and Takes Own Life
Entire County Shocked By The Tragedy as Word Was Given Out.
Wm. Dowling, an old bachelor aged about 50 years, residing 3 ½ miles southeasts of Hopkins, took his own life by shooting himself. It seems as though he was badly in debt and on Saturday foreclosure proceedings were started and it is thought that the worry over losing everything made him temporarily insane. Sunday morning about 9 o'clock he set fire to the barn, which was destroyed; he then set fire to the chicken house and other outbuildings and caved the well in. he then proceeded to the house where he closed all the doors, set fire to the house and then shot himself, expecting the house to be destroyed and a the same time burn his body up, but the neighbors seeing the fire sent out the alarm and a large number were soon on the ground and put the fire out and saved the building and as they entered the building they found his body in one of the rooms. He had resided in that neighborhood for many years and had many friends. He has a sister living in Hopkins who will have the sympathy of the entire community.
No arrangements have been made for the funeral as we go to press.

[DRAPER, ALICE]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 13, 1922
Passes Away at Omaha
Word has been received here of the death of Alice Draper of Hamburg, Iowa. Miss Draper is the eleven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Draper who were former Bedford residents, Mr. Draper being employed at one time at Frank Morley's store.
Alice passed away Monday at an Omaha hospital where she was operated on for appendicitis. Funeral services will be held at Hamburg tomorrow at 2 o'clock.
Her many friends here are grieved to hear of the death of this little girl.

[ELLERMAN, CHARLES FRANCIS]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 8, 1923
Mrs. H. M. Loos and sister, Miss Lucile Ellerman, took the noon train yesterday for Dallas Center where they went to attend the funeral of their grandfather, C.[harles] F. [rancis] Ellerman.

[ELLIS, WILLIAM C.]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, April 18, 1922
Dies In Des Moines
W. [illiam] C. Ellis, aged 76, died suddenly, of a complication of diseases, at his home in Des Moines, Friday, April 14, 1922. Mr. Ellis had been ill for three months with heart trouble, but his death came unexpectedly. His widow, Mrs. Mary Emma Ellis, was visiting her two daughters in California at the time of his death.
The above was clipped from the Des Moines Capital and announces the death of a former resident of Taylor county, the family having resided near Conway about twenty-five years ago. The deceased is the father of Elton Ellis, the well known insurance agent of Des Moines.
[Note: His Iowa State Death Certificate gives the death date as April 13, 1922.]

[EMRICK, JOHN LEWIS]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 7, 1923
Dies In Kansas
John L. [ewis] Emrick, a veteran of the Civil war and who grew to manhood in this county near Siam, and who will be remembered by many of the older citizens of this community, died at his home in Natoma, Kans., on May 5th, and the following notice appeared in a Natoma paper which we reproduce as it may prove interesting to a few of his old comrades who wore the blue, and his old time friends hereabouts:
At Rest
There remaineth a rest for the people of God and John L. [ewis] Emrick, patriot, friend and saint of God hath entered into that rest.
After a lingering illness of more than five months, Brother John L. Emrick passed away at the family residence in Natoma, Kans., May 5th, 1923, aged 79 years, 11 months and 6 days. How peaceful was the end. The deceased was one of a large family of children belonging to Samuel and Hannah Emrick and was born in Indiana, Putnam county, May 30, 1843. The family moved to Taylor county, Iowa, where Brother Emrick grew to manhood. At the age of nineteen he heard the call of his country and enlisted in Co. F, 29th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. His regiment was in practically all of the important engagements of the West and South. While stationed at Mobile, Alabama, he was gloriously converted in a meeting held in the camp. He loved to tell of this experience. He never lost the glory of that hour. He was discharged August 10, 1865, at New Orleans. On November 2, 1865, he was united in marriage to Rachael Blagrave of Page county, Iowa, who died 1906. To this union were born eight children, three of whom are living. They are Mrs. Alma Miller of Woodston, Mr. Charles Emrick of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Mrs. Blanche Naylor of Kirwin. Thirteen grandchildren survive to bless his memory. Two sisters and two brothers also are living. They are: Mrs. Staples of Bellville; Mrs. Rachael Fine of Hopkins, Mo.; Noah Emrick of Idaho, and Washington of Stillwater, Okla. He was again happily married to Mrs. Mary Nichol of Licking, Mo., Nov. 9th, 1914.
In the summer of 1878 his father, brothers, Henry and Alford, moved to the Pleasant Plain neighborhood where they homesteaded. Here he lived until 1903. He moved to Natoma in 1905 where he has since made his home. He belonged to a noted family of Methodists. After settling here in '78, he was one of the nineteen charter members of the Pleasant Plain Methodist church organized in January of '79. Brother and Sister L. C. Worden are the only remaining members of this charter class. Until just a few years ago he was an active steward. His was a glorious testimony. Always cheerful, always happy and always thinking of others. His love for Christ and the church was the chief corner stone of his life. it is needless to say that Brother Emrick's name will be revered among his many friends for years. The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church Monday afternoon, May 8th, Rev. Bridwell, an old friend of the family, preaching the sermon, dwelling at length on the goodness and Christian integrity of Brother Emrick. Rev. McClellan read the obituary and called attention to the testimony of this good man. An unusual and touching feature of the service was the singing of the old hymn, "How Firm a Foundation" by the congregation led by Brother A. T. McFadden. It was a hymn he loved to sing in the old class meetings years ago. Several old soldiers were present and had a part in the service. The boys of the local American Legion acted as pall bearers and a guard of honor. A squad went to the cemetery and stood at attention while the bugler sounded taps. Burial took place in the family lot at Pleasant Plain cemetery.

[ENO, ESTHER ANN SHELDON]
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, May 21, 1924
Died in Missouri.
Corning relatives and friends were grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Harvey Eno, Sr., in Nevada, Mo., Monday evening, May 19, 1924, at 9:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Drake. Mrs. Eno was formerly Miss Esther A. [nn] Sheldon. She and Mr. Eno came to Corning 52 years ago and about 42 years ago Mr. Eno passed from this life. Mrs. Eno is the mother of fifteen children, of whom eight survive her. They are William Moores, of Long Beach, Cal.; Mrs. Homer Ray, near Kent; Ed Eno, of Colorado; Mrs. Emma Morrison of Fort Dodge; Mrs. C. A. Drake, Nevada, Mo.; Albert Eno of Corning; J. D. Eno, Los Angeles, Cal.; Howard Eno, Sharpsburg. Joe Eno was killed in the Spanish-American war in the Philippines and the other children died in infancy.
Mrs. Eno was about 82 years of age. The body will be brought to Corning, arriving some time Friday. At this time no arrangements for the funeral have been made.

[ENO, ESTHER ANN SHELDON]
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, May 28, 1924
Last week we mentioned the death of Mrs. Harvey Eno Sr. at Nevada, Mo. The body was brought to Corning Friday and Sunday afternoon the funeral services were held at the First Baptist church, in Washington township, conducted by Rev. E. S. Menoher, pastor of the M. E. church in Corning; assisted by Rev. J. E. Treloar, pastor of the Baptist church, and Rev. Clarence Moore, pastor of the Carl church. Interment was made in the Baptist cemetery.
Esther A. Sheldon, daughter of Samuel and Emma Sheldon, was born in Ohio, July 9, 1843, and passed from this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. R. Drake, in Nevada, Mo., May 19, 1924, at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 10 days.
She was united in marriage to Hazon Moores in Illinois in 1859 and to this union one child was born, William H. Moores of Long Beach, Cal. Mr. Moores died in 1860 and in 1862 on May 2d, she was married to Harvey Eno, who passed away in 1883. To this union fourteen children were born, six of whom died in infancy. Those left to mourn the loss of the mother are: Mrs. H. J. Ray, Kent, Iowa; Edward, of Red Mesa, Colo.; Mrs. Emma Bightol [Beightol], of Fort Dodge, Iowa; Albert Eno, of Corning, Iowa; J. D. Eno, of Los Angeles, Cal., and Howard Eno of Sharpsburg, Iowa. Their son, Joseph, is deceased. Twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren are living.
Mr. and Mrs. Eno came to Adams county in 1872 and settled on a farm near Carl, which was their home for 27 years. For the past 15 years Mrs. Eno has been in Corning and vicinity. She was a member of the Corning M. E. church.
[Note: Her Missouri State Death Certificate gives her birth date as July 8, 1841.]

[ENO, ESTHER ANN SHELDON]
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, May 28, 1924
PRESCOTT – James Eno of California and Ed Eno of Colorado, who were called to Corning to attend the funeral of their mother, are spending a few days on the Eno farm, west of town.

[ENO, ESTHER ANN SHELDON]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 29, 1924
SHARPSBURG – Mr. Eno of California is here visiting his brother Howard and family and to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Eno, who died at Nevada, Mo., her body being brought back to Corning and laid to rest in the family cemetery near Corning.

[EYRES, WAYNE VICTOR]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 24, 1924
Wayne Ayers, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ayers, died of scarlet fever at the home of its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jones near Merle Junction Tuesday of last week. Burial was at New Market. Mrs. Ayers is now sick with malady.

[EYRES, WAYNE VICTOR]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 1, 1924
Obituary – Wayne Victor Eyres
Wayne Victor Eyres, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eyres, born February 11, 1922, died at the home of his grandparents after a week's illness of scarlet fever, April 15, 1924, at the age of 2 years, 2 months and 4 days.
He leaves to mourn his death, his parents, one baby brother, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jones and several aunts and uncles.
On account of the contagious disease, no funeral services were held. He was laid to rest in the New Market cemetery.
Our hearts go out in sympathy to those left to mourn his departure. [Poem not transcribed.]
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Bedford Times-Republican, April 24, 1924.

[FABER, MYRTLE BEAN KINNEY]
Des Moines Tribune (Des Moines, Iowa), Friday, July 12, 1946
FABER – Services for Myrtle Ida Faber will be held from Lilly's Saturday 1:30 p. m. Interment Highland Memory Gardens.
[The same announcement was published in the Des Moines Register, July 12, 1946.]

[FABER, MYRTLE BEAN KINNEY]
Des Moines Tribune (Des Moines, Iowa), Friday, July 12, 1946
Rites Saturday For Mrs. Faber
Services for Mrs. Myrtle Faber, 58, of 2236 E. Grand ave., who died of a cerebral hemorrhage Thursday at Iowa Lutheran hospital, will be at 1:30 p. m. Saturday at Lilly's funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Memory gardens. Mrs. Faber was ill several years.
Mrs. Faber was born at Gravity. She lived here 27 years and previously lived at Bedford, 20 years. She was a member of the Daughters of Civil War veterans, Tent 27, and of the Christian church at Bedford.
Surviving are her husband, Peter J.; a daughter, Mrs. Lois Carter; two sons, Harold and Gerald Faber, all of Des Moines; a sister, Mrs. Louise Cartwell [Cardwell], Omaha, Neb.; two half brothers, Bert Martin and Sime Bean, both of Des Moines and 15 grandchildren.

[FAWCETT, DAVID]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 11, 1924
GRAVITY – Relatives received word last Tuesday of the death of David Fawcett at Havlock, Nebr.

[FAWCETT, DAVID]
Havelock Times (Havelock, Nebraska), Friday, December 12, 1924
Funeral of the Late David Fawcett
Funeral services for David Fawcett, who died Tuesday, Dec. 2, were held at the M. E. church, Friday afternoon at 2:30 when a large concourse of people gathered to pay their last respects to one who had been a brother in the church and a friend to the man with whom he came in contact in his outside life.
In the absence of the pastor, Rev. Randall, Rev. R. R. Brown, of Omaha, delivered the sermon and was assisted in the services by Miss Mary Turnbull, former resident pastor of the M. E. church. Miss Emily Nash and Miss Lydia Freytag sang two duets and Miss Edna Frick sang a solo. Pallbearers were: Edward Hoffman, J. N. Shipps, H. L. Anderson, J. A. Minder, James Maxwell and C. N. Goslin, who are all members of the brotherhood class. Services at the cemetery were in charge of the Masonic order. Interment was in Wyuka.
David Fawcett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fawcett, was born at Benton, Wisconsin, Oct. 26th, 1881. Died at Havelock, Dec. 2, 1924, at the age of 43 years, one month and 6 days. In 1896 he moved with his parents to a farm in Iowa. At the age of 15 he united with the Methodist church, being a faithful worker in the church until his recent illness. For fourteen years he was superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school. He graduated from the high school at Gravity, Iowa and attended college at Bellevue, Iowa after teaching school for a year. After this, he came to Havelock, uniting in marriage with Ethel Marsh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Marsh, of University Place June 24th, 1908, the family residing in Havelock up to the present time. To this union was born one son, Donald Russell, aged 12. Mr. Fawcett was employed in the Havelock shops as a machinist for over 18 years while just previous to his recent illness he was assistant to the county treasurer at Lincoln. Mr. Fawcett was a member of the Masonic lodge at Havelock. He leaves besides his wife and son, three brothers and two sisters, Pedley, Harrison, George and Birdie of Iowa and Lillie of Grand Island, the father, mother and one sister having preceeded him. All of the living brothers and sisters were present at the funeral.

[FAWCETT, DAVID]
Havelock Times (Havelock, Nebraska), Friday, December 12, 1924
Those who were here to attend the funeral of David Fawcett were: Pedley and Harrison Fawcett, of Bedford, Iowa, and Mr. [and] Mrs. George Fawcett, of New Market, Iowa, Mrs. Glenn Savage of Sharpsburg, Iowa; Mrs. A. C. Hill, of Grand Island, brothers and sisters of the deceased and Harry Marsh of Oxford, Nebr., brother of Mrs. Fawcett. They returned to their homes Friday night.
 

[FEENEY, PATRICK JOSEPH]
Adams County Union Republican (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, January 23, 1924
P. [atrick] J.[oseph] Feeney, one of the well known and highly respected residents of Lenox, passed from this life Sunday, January 20, 1924, at 11:30 p. m. The funeral services were held in the Catholic church in Lenox this morning, January 23d, at 10:00 o'clock and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. Mr. Feeney lived in Taylor county, south of Corning, for a time and when he retired from the farm, he located in Lenox. He is survived by his wife; two brothers and two sisters, James, John and Misses Bridget and Mary Feeney, residing at Zwingle and by other relatives and a large circle of friends. Miss Edna O'Connell, niece of the deceased gentleman and her father, Dan O'Connell, of Corning, attended the funeral.

[FEENEY, PATRICK JOSEPH]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 24, 1924
P. J. Feeney, one of the pioneers of the county and resident of Lenox, died at his home the first of the week.

[FEENEY, THOMAS EMMETT]
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa), Wednesday, March 24, 1920
Thomas Emmett Feeney, residing about six and a half miles southwest of Lenox, passed from this life at his home Friday, March 19, 1920, having been ill since February 2nd, with pneumonia and a complication of other troubles. The funeral was held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the Catholic church in Lenox, conducted by Rev. Father Tracey and interment was made in the Lenox cemetery.
Thomas Emmett Feeney, son of Thomas and Mary Ann Feeney, was born near Zwingle, Jackson county, Iowa, May 1, 1867. He came to Taylor county in 1888 and located on a farm near Gravity, going to Lenox in 1910 and then moving back to Gravity, and later to the farm southwest of Lenox. He was married to Anna Carney, April 12, 1904, in York, Nebr. To this union four children were born. They are Hazel, Howard, May and a son, Charles, who passed away in 1910. Beside his family Mr. Feeney leaves two sisters, Mary and Bridget, of Zwingle, Iowa; three brothers, James and John, of Zwingle, and P. [atrick] J. [oseph] of Lenox, also a number of other relatives. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were his sister Bridget and brothers John and James from Zwingle; Mr. and Mrs. Carney, parents of Mrs. Feeney, from York, Nebr.; Miss Frances Carney, of Creston; Dan O'Connell, a brother-in-law, and his daughter, Miss Edna, from Corning, beside a large number of friends from this vicinity.

[FEENEY, THOMAS EMMETT]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Saturday, March 27, 1920
Dan O'Connell and daughter, Miss Edna, attended the funeral of T. E. Feeney who passed away Friday, March 19, from pneumonia in his home near Sharpsburg. The funeral was held Monday morning at St. Patrick's Catholic church at Lenox, the service being conducted by Rev. Father William Tracy. Interment was made in the Lenox cemetery. He leaves a wife and three children and a number of other relatives. Deceased gentleman was a brother-in-law of Dan O'Connell of this city.

[FEENEY, THOMAS EMMETT]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Saturday, April 3, 1902
Miss Bridget Feeney, who had been called to attend the funeral of her brother, T. E. Feeney who died March 19, returned to her home at Dubuque Wednesday, after a brief visit with relatives in Corning.

[FERRIS, CAROLINE JANE "CARRIE" AUSTIN]
Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa), Tuesday, January 18, 1910
Burial At Lenox. – Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Caroline Ferris, who died Sunday night, were held at 7:30 o'clock last evening at the undertaking parlors of Gray, Selover & Dunn. The body will be taken to Lenox today where services will be held. Interment at Lenox.

[FINE, JAMES ELMER]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, January 30, 1923
Another Man Killed in Terrible Auto Accident
Elmer Fine, Aged 43, Meets a Tragic Death When His Auto Goes Into the Ditch and Upsets. His Mother Also Badly Hurt. Funeral Services Held Sunday.
On Thursday of last week, the people of this city were again startled when the news was phoned here that Elmer Fine, a well known farmer living 5 miles southwest of Bedford, had died in the Clarinda hospital after being rushed there after an auto accident the same day.
It appears that Elmer Fine, accompanied by his mother and a neighbor boy had started for a sale about 11 o'clock in their auto and while traversing along the road, he hit a bad rut in the road and in doing so threw his mother, who was sitting in the rear seat, forward and against the canopy of the car, causing her nose to bleed and bringing forth a scream of tenor from her.
Mr. Fine hearing his mother scream, unthinkingly turned about in the car to see what the trouble was and in doing so, evidently twisted the steering wheel of the car and sent it crashing into a ditch beside the road.
Parties following, arrived on the scene and seeing the predicament and finding Mr. Fine seriously injured and his mother in bad shape, rushed them to the Clarinda hospital where all that medical skill could do was given them, but Mr. Fine's injuries were so severe that he could not stand the shock and he died the same day about five o'clock p. m.
His mother received several broken ribs and her breast badly crushed but with careful nursing, she is now pronounced out of danger, although the shock of her son's tragic death nearly prostrated her, when finally informed of his death, some 48 hours afterward.
The neighbor boy that accompanied them on the ill fated ride, miraculously escaped with only slight bruises, but with a memory of the scene that will go with him to his grave ever fresh in his mind.
Funeral services for the deceased were held Sunday from the family home and he was laid to rest forevermore in the cemetery at Siam.
The grief stricken wife and children, as well as his father and mother have the sympathy of the entire community, for in the death of Mr. Fine, they lose a loving husband and father and a dutiful son.
                                       Obituary
James Elmer Fine, the oldest son of Jasper and Josa Fine, was born near Siam, Iowa, July 15, 1878, and passed to his reward Jan. 25, 1923.
He was married to Clara Ergenbright, Nov. 29, 1900. To this union 3 children were born, two daughters and one son: Thelma, Lucile and little Glenn, only 6 weeks old, together with his wife survive him. He is also survived by his father, mother and one brother, Clem, one brother having preceeded him to the better world.
Elmer had always been a resident of the community in which he was born. Converted in 1906, in a series of meetings under the ministry of Rev. Brown, he united with the Church of Christ at Siam, continuing a faithful member of the same until his death. Not only will he be missed in the church and home but his going will be a distinct loss to the community.

[FINE, RUTH AURELIA]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 3, 1923
Again death has invaded one of our happy homes, leaving sorrow and loneliness on its trail.
Ruth Aurelia Fine, daughter of Del and Pearl Fine, was born near Siam, Iowa, Nov. 6, 1915, and died Dec. 28th, 1923, at the hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of 8 years, 1 month and 22 days. She leaves besides her father and mother, two sisters, Lola and Mary, one brother, Ellis, one grandmother, uncles and aunts and a number of relatives and many friends.
Little Ruth with her sister Mary was baptised December 19th, 1921, by her pastor. She had been afflicted since she was about two years old and under the doctor's and specialist's care a good bit of the time, but recently she had seemed quite robust, with the brightest prospects for life and a happy useful future, but after a few days of unexpected illness she succumbed to death, which proved to be a painful shock to the entire community, whose hearty sympathy goes out to the bereaved and stricken family.
Ruth was sweet in disposition from infancy with a keen awakening intellect which was exceptionally noticeable to her teachers and parents. She was a loveable child and especially loved by all on account of her affliction. She was patient in all her suffering and always so eager to learn and be busy.
Her little life came for a brief stay on this earth to bless and brighten the home. Who dare say her life, though short lived, was a failure. It left its impressions; the world is better because of her life. She has left no stain; she has left nothing but a sweet memory; no bad seed sown; no act of life that can be regretted. It was one pure, sweet, bright smile. Who dare say that smile is gone. God gave and God hath taken away. [Poem not transcribed.]
The funeral services were conducted by the pastor, F. E. Perkins, at the M. E. church at Siam December 30, at 2 p. m. Interment in Shear[er] cemetery.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Bedford Free Press, January 3, 1923.]

[FINE, RUTH AURELIA]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 3, 1923
SIAM – Ruth Aurelia Fine, daughter of Delbert and Pearl Fine was born near Siam, November 6th, 1915, and departed this life in a hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Dec. 28, 1923, aged 8 years, 1 month and 22 days. Ruth was a winsome little child who will be sadly missed from her home and friends. She was attending school in Council Bluffs when she became ill with appendicitis. An operation was performed but failed to save to her life. The funeral was held at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. Perkins of Shambaugh at 2 p. m. Sunday. A quartette composed of Mesdames Floyd McPherrin and Hugh Reid and Messrs. Will Miller and C. A. Clayton sang the song requested with Miss Eva Miller at the piano. By special request, Miss Miller sang "Perfect Day." The pall bearers were cousins of the deceased. Besides her parents, two sisters and one brother, an aged grandmother and many other relatives. Ruth leaves a host of friends who will miss her sunny smile but God called and she has answered. The family have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery.

[FINN, CHARLES H.]
Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California), Saturday, November 21, 1936
FINN. Services for Charles H. Finn 10:30 a. m. today at Pierce Brothers.

[FINN, CHARLES H.]
La Grande Observer (La Grande, Oregon), Tuesday, November 24, 1936
C. H. Finn Dies in Los Angeles
C. [harles] H. Finn, who for many years practiced law in the city of La Grande, died recently in Los Angeles, according to word received today from Mrs. R. B. Newlin, [?] Franklin avenue.
Mr. Finn resided in La Grande for more than 40 years and made a host of friends here during that period of time. Mrs. Newlin, his daughter, also was well known here.

[FINN, KATE BELL DOWNER]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, July 11, 1922
Mrs. C. H. Finn Died In Portland
La Grande Lady Passed Away at Mt. Taber Sanitorium Sunday Morning.
Friends of Judge and Mrs. C. [harles] H. Finn were shocked Sunday morning to learn the sad news of the death of Mrs. Finn which occurred at the Mt. Tabor Sanatorium in Portland, where she had been for several weeks, hoping to regain her health.
Her daughter, Mrs. Robert Newlin and her son, Harry, were with her when the end came. The Judge had been with her but came home to attend to business matters.
Mrs. Finn was one of La Grande's best known ladies. She was what might be termed a pioneer here and her friends were many. Possessed of a genial disposition and always ready to help others this good lady had woven the people to her in a most lovable manner.
She was born in Monmouth, Illinois, January 11, 1860, but had spent most of her life in the west. Funeral services will be held at the Finley undertaking parlors in Portland on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and interment will be made in the Portland Mausoleum. – La Grande, (Ore.) Observer.
C. [harles] H. Finn will be remembered by many of our older residents, he having been in the hardware and implement business here along in the early '70's, leaving here over 40 years ago. He was a brother of G. L. Finn. The Times extends sympathy to the bereaved family.

[FLEMING, LAURA JANE HAM]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Monday, September 8, 1924
CONWAY – Mrs. Miller received the sad message last week that her cousin, Mrs. Dave Flemming, had passed away to the better life. she left Friday evening for Bedford, spending the night with Mrs. Timberlake west of Bedford and they left the next morning for the funeral.

[FLEMING, LAURA JANE HAM]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 11, 1924
CONWAY – Mrs. P. C. Miller went to Illinois Saturday to attend the funeral of her cousin, Mrs. Dave Flemming.

[FLICK, WILLIAM HERRON]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 25, 1924
W. H. Flick Died Yesterday
W. [illiam] H. [erron] Flick, 74 years of age, died at the home of his son George Flick near Blockton yesterday morning, September 24th, after several months illness from cancer of the stomach. His other son, J. P. Flick, Jr., lives at Chelan, Washington and probably will be unable to return for his father's funeral. Hon. J. P. Flick of this city is the only remaining brother in the Flick family.

[FLICK, WILLIAM HERRON]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Monday, September 29, 1924
Obituary Of An Old time Resident
William H. [erron] Flick was born Feb 22, 1851, at Bakers City, Penn., and died at his home northwest of Athelstan, Iowa, Sept 24, 1924, aged 73 years, 7 months and 2 days. He was the son of Capt John Flick and Margaret Flick. His parents moved from Pennsylvania when he was a small child, to Wapello, Iowa. In a few years they moved to Platteville, Iowa where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Elsie Jane Warner, and to this union three children were born: Francis, who passed away in childhood; George B. Flick, who resides here, and Jas P. Flick who resides at Lakeside, Washington.
Mr Flick was engaged in farming until his wife died July 24, 1906. He then retired from active farming, but still lived on the farm during his remaining years.
He had always been a true and helpful friend to those who were sick or in need of help, and a kind father and husband, and had gathered around him a host of friends.
Besides his two children and a host of other relatives, he leaves to mourn his departure, one brother, James P. Flick of Bedford, and one sister, Mrs Sallie Johnson of Oklahoma.
The funeral services were conducted from the Platteville church on Sept. 25, 1924, by Challie E. Graham, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at the same place. The music for the service was furnished by Rev. J. A. Brownlee, H. O. Mumma, Thomas A. Ware and Glenn Dennis. A large host of friends and neighbors attended to pay their respects to the deceased.

[FORWARD, FAYETTE MAIDEVILLE]
Red Oak Express (Red Oak, Iowa), Thursday, January 24, 1924
F. M. Forward Dies of Brights Disease
F. M. Forward, 1223 North Division street, died at his home Tuesday morning of Brights disease. Mr. Forward had been in poor health for about five years. His last illness was of a few months' duration.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon from the home. Rev. ira Carney, pastor of the Christian church, had charge of the services. Burial was made in Evergreen cemetery. Friends who acted as pallbearers were M. L. Stewart, George Shull, T. C. Brown, C. E. Stewart, A. L. Hockett and C. W. Cozad. Music was by Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Powell, Mrs. Ira Carney and Mrs A. R. Breese.
Fayette M. Forward was born in Bouckville, N. Y. Nov. 29, 1856, and at the time of his death was 68 years of age. He was married February 23, 1884, at Oakland, Ia., to Miss Susie Morris. They were the parents of the following children, Roscoe F. [oster] Forward at Cottage Grove, Ore., Daniel R. [aphael] at Macedonia, C.[laude] M. [orris] Forward of Red Oak, Mrs. O. [ren] K. Chubick of Griswold, Mrs. E.[lbert] R. [oland] Adams of Athelstan, Ia., and Mrs. R. T. Baird of Red Oak.
The deceased had been a resident of county seven years, living first near Villisca, then farming near Red Oak and about two years ago moved from the farm into town. Mr. Forward was a member of the Christian church. Besides his widow and children he leaves one brother, F. P. Forward of Clifton Hill, Mo. All of his immediate family were here for the funeral but one son, Roscoe, living in Oregon. He had visited here about one month ago and was unable to return here at this time.

[FORWARD, FAYETTE MAIDEVILLE]
Red Oak Sun (Red Oak, Iowa), Friday, January 25, 1924
Fayette Forward Dead.
Fayette Mandaville [Maideville] Forward died at his home at 1223 Division street Tuesday morning, January 22, at 11:45, after an illness of several years. Mr. Forward was born in Bourckville [Bouckville], N. Y., Nov. 29, 1856, and was 67 years of age at the time of his death. He was married to Miss Susie Morris at Oakland, Feb. 23, 1884, and to this union six children were born. They are Roscoe F. [oster], Cottage Grove, Ore.; Daniel R. [aphael], Macedonia; Florence N. Chadwick [Chubick], Griswold; Alseba [Allaseba] Adams, Athelstan, Iowa; Mrs. Edith I.[sabell] Baird and Chanders [Claude] N. [Morris], Red Oak. Mr. Forward left New York state when 23 years of age and lived in Iowa and Nebraska, coming to this county 11 years ago and for the past seven years had lived in this vicinity. Besides the surviving widow and children, he leaves one brother, Oscar P., of Clifton Hill, Mo. Funeral services were held yesterday (Thursday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home, conducted by Rev. I. L. Carney, of the Christian church, of which deceased was a member. Pallbearers were J. N. Fate, C. W. Cozad, A. L. Hockett, M. L. Stewart, T. C. Brown and C. E. Stout. The singers were Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Powell, Mrs. Roy Breese and Mrs. I. L. Carney. Burial was in Red Oak cemetery.

[FORWARD, FAYETTE MAIDEVILLE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 31, 1924
ATHELSTAN – Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Adams and daughter Pauline, who were attending the funeral of Mrs. Adams' father, F. [ayette] M. [aideville] Forward at Red Oak, returned home Saturday.

[FOWLER, MARY FRANCES RIGGS]
Pasadena Post (Pasadena, California), Tuesday, March 27, 1923
Mrs. M. F. Fowler Passes Away At Age of 76
ALHAMBRA, March 27. – Mrs. Mary Frances Fowler, age 76 years, died Sunday night at her home, 20 Elgin street, after a month's illness. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the chapel of Turner, Stevens & Turner, Rev. Samuel Hughes, pastor of the First Methodist church officiating. The interment will be in Parsons, Kansas, former home of the deceased. W. M. Fowler will accompany the body of his mother east.
Mrs. Fowler, whose husband died 16 years ago, is survived by two sons, W. M. and G. A. Fowler, both of this city. she also leaves nine daughters, Mrs. C. S. Hoskinson, Stillwater, Oklahoma; Mrs. H. C. Gambrill, Rapid City, S. D.; Mrs. W. C. Dowlin, Corvallis, Ore.; Mrs. P. S. Haddock, Shoshone, Ida.; Mrs. C. B. Payton, Rapid City, S. D.; Mrs. M. B. Dunning, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. H. L. Evans, Bedford, Ia.; Mrs. A. R. Myers, Colville, Wash., and Mrs. R. B. Haddock, Shoshone, Idaho.
Mrs. Fowler was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. She lived for many years in Bedford, Ia., and later moved to Parsons, Kans., where she resided for 17 years, coming from that city to Alhambra about 10 months ago to make her home with her son, W. M. Fowler. Two of her daughters, Mrs. P. S. Haddock and Mrs. M. B. Dunning, were with their mother during her last illness.
She was a member of the Methodist church for many years and was also a member of the W. R. C.

[FOWLER, MARY FRANCES RIGGS]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, March 27, 1923
Dies In California
A telegram was received early Monday morning by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Evans announcing the serious illness of Mrs. Evans' mother and at 10 a. m., another message was received announcing her death which took place at 10 o'clock Sunday evening at Alhambria [Alhambra], Calif. Mrs. Fowler was a former Bedford resident and had many friends who will regret to hear of her death. The body will be shipped to Parsons, Kans., where it will be laid away beside that of her husband E. [dward] R. [eade] Fowler who preceeded her several years ago. The family was well known in Taylor county, as Mr. Fowler filled the office of County Auditor for four years, moving here from Holt township. Mr. and Mrs. Barry [Harry] Evans will probably leave today or tomorrow for Parsons, Kans., to be present at the funeral.
The children have the sympathy of many friends in the loss of their mother.

[FOWLER, MARY FRANCES RIGGS]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 5, 1923
Mrs. Harry Evans, who had been at Parsons, Kansas, attending the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Fowler, returned home last Sunday evening, accompanied by her sisters, Mrs. Bert Payton and Mrs. Horace Gambrill, both of Rapid City, S. Dakota, and her brother, Walter Fowler, of Alhambria [Alhambra], California. Mrs. Payton and Mrs. Gambril were here until Monday evening and Mr. Fowler expects to start home today.

[GARRISON, MARY JANE DICKERSON KEITH]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, January 31, 1922
A telegram was received yesterday by relatives announcing the death of Mrs. Garrison, formerly Mrs. Mark [Martin] Keith, at her home in Kansas and that the remains would arrive here tomorrow, Wednesday evening, and be laid to rest in the Bedford cemetery.

[GARRISON, MARY JANE DICKERSON KEITH]
Smith County Pioneer (Smith Center, Kansas), Thursday, February 2, 1922
Found Dead In Bed
When S. [olomon] L. Garrison, an aged resident near the school house, went to call his wife to breakfast, Sunday morning, he found her cold in death. She had been in failing health for a long time and everything indicated that her death came as peacefully as a child going to sleep. She and her husband came to this city a few years ago, but owing to ill health, she did not get much acquainted. She was a very patient, uncomplaining woman and had the love of all who knew her. Funeral services were held at her late home, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Cone being in charge, and that night her body was taken to her old home at Bedford, Ia., for burial.
Mary Jane Dickerson was born in McClain county, Ill., June 19, 1854, and died in Smith Center, Kans., January 30, 1922 at the age of 67 years, 7 months and 11 days. She was married in 1873 to Martin Keith and to them were born five children, of whom three survive as follows: Frank of Mohall, South Dakota; Alonzo of Saskatchewan, Canada and James of Culdesac, Ida. Her husband died in 1911, and she moved to Culdesac, Ida., and there met and married Mr. Garrison. In early life she became a Presbyterian and remained strong in that faith until her death. Her last illness was of over three years duration and the last twelve months she was confined to her bed most of the time but through it all she was resigned to the will of Him who doeth all things well.

[GARRISON, MARY JANE DICKERSON KEITH]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 2, 1922
Laid to Rest Today
The funeral of Mrs. Mary J. [ane] Garrison took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Lumbar. Interment at Fairview cemetery.
Mrs. Garrison was formerly Mrs. Mart Keith and had many friends in Bedford. The family have the sympathy of all.

[GARRISON, MARY JANE DICKERSON KEITH]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 2, 1922
Mrs. Anna Keith and Wm. Keith of Hopkins attended the funeral of Mrs. Garrison, held here this afternoon.
C. L. Garrison returned to his home in Smith Center, Kansas, this afternoon after attending the funeral of his stepmother.

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[GAUMER, NELLIE GERTRUDE TEACHNOR]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 8, 1923
Bankers Wife Ends Life With Razor In Home
Mrs. Nellie G. Gaumer, Former Bedford Girl, Cuts Her Throat at Her Home in Denver on Tuesday Last. Ill Health Assigned as Cause.
Denver, Colo., Feb. 6. – Mrs. Nelle G. [ertrude] Gaumer, 42 years old, wife of J. E. Gaumer of the Federal Savings and Loan association, committed suicide by slashing her throat with her husband's razor in the bathroom of their apartment at 610 Logan street Tuesday morning, shortly after Mr. Gaumer had left for his downtown office.
Ill health, following a serious operation performed several months ago, had left Mrs. Gaumer unbalanced mentally at intermittent periods, it is stated. It was during one of these periods that she took her life Tuesday afternoon sending her nurse into the kitchen for a glass of water.
Slipping from her bed, where she had been confined and watched closely by the nurse, Mrs. Ann Huff, Mrs. Gaumer dashed into the bathroom adjoining her bedchamber, grabbed her husband's razor and cut her throat wide open.
Death ensued a moment or two later.
"Everyone is so good to me," Mrs. Gaumer had said over and over many times during her long illness that led up to her desperate act Tuesday. "You are all too good to me. You are so kind and generous that it hurts me."
And then seemingly realizing her condition she would speak of the possibility of her becoming insane and mention with dread the asylum to which she seemed to think she would be committed.
Only a few days ago came the first intimation that Mrs. Gaumer contemplated suicide.
"I won't be here Saturday," she told Dr. John J. Ryan, the physician who had charge of her case.
Gaumer was stunned when he learned his wife had killed herself.
For  long period of years Mrs. Gaumer had suffered from an obscure nervous disease which had baffled some of the most eminent physicians and surgeons of the country. In the hope of obtaining a cure, she had visited numerous clinics, including the Johns Hopkins hospital, the Mayo Brothers sanitarium and the Rush Medical college.
It was upon the advice of experts that she came west twelve years ago and located in Colorado. Physicians had declared that the climate here would improve her condition. And for a time it seemed to benefit her, friends say. Then she grew worse again.
Several months ago an operation for a tumor was performed.
Monday Mrs. Gaumer seemed happier and better than usual, and she obtained a good night's sleep, only to awaken evidently more depressed and melancholy than ever, Tuesday.
Shortly after Mr. Gaumer had left for the office, Mrs. Gaumer asked the nurse to get her a drink of water.
Mrs. Huff started for the bathroom.
"No, I'd rather you would get my drink from the kitchen," Mrs. Gaumer interrupted. Thinking her patient's request was merely a whim, the nurse turned and proceeded to the kitchen.
When the nurse returned she found Mrs. Gaumer on the bathroom floor with blood welling from the wound in her throat.
Mrs. Gaumer was born in Bedford, Iowa.
There are no children surviving. – Denver Post, Feb. 6th.
The above taken from the Denver Post will be a shock to the many friends of the deceased in Bedford, where Mrs. Gaumer (Nellie Teachnor) was born and grew to womanhood and graduated from our public schools, leaving here several years ago and locating at Denver. The sympathy of many will go out to the bereaved husband and relatives in the hour of their great sorrow.

[GEAGLEY, WILLIAM FREDERICK]
Creston Daily Advertiser-Gazette (Creston, Iowa), Wednesday, December 5, 1923
William F. Geagley died at the Greater Community hospital Tuesday evening at 9:45 o'clock. Mr. Geagley's death came as a great shock to his many friends in Creston as it was not known until the past few days that his condition was critical.
William Frederick Geagley was born in Greenville, Tenn., June 24, 1893. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. [illiam] H. [enry] Geagley and moved with his parents to Bedford, Iowa, where they have resided for 22 years. He had been employed by the Burlington Railroad Co., for eight years in the capacity of brakeman.
On May 6th, 1919 he was married to Mrs. Maggie Cook of Chariton, Iowa. To this union, were born two children Shirley Maxine, age 3 and Billy, Jr., age 2 years.
Mr. Geagley leaves to mourn his death the widow and two children, one step daughter, Dorothy, his father and mother, two sisters and two brothers, and the life he lived could only result in leaving a host of friends to regret his untimely death.
He was quiet and unassuming in disposition, a kind and loving husband and father and the sympathy of the entire community is with the young widow and babies.
Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. W. L. Cain and the remains will be taken to Bedford for burial. [Poem not transcribed.]

[GEAGLEY, WILLIAM FREDERICK]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 6, 1923
W. F. Geagley Funeral Tomorrow
W. F. Geagley, of Creston, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. [illiam] H. [enry] Geagley of this city, passed away at the Cottage Hospital in Creston Tuesday evening at 9:45 after several days illness from pneumonia. His death came as a great shock to his friends in Creston as well as here as it was not generally known that his condition was serious.
Funeral services were held at Creston this afternoon and the remains brought here for burial on the afternoon train. The body will rest in state at the Stithem Funeral Home until tomorrow noon (Friday) and then be taken to the Presbyterian church where services will be held at 2:30 conducted by Rev. Lumbar. Interment will be made in the Fairview cemetery.
William Frederick Geagley was born in Greenville, Tenn., June 24, 1893. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. [illiam] H. [enry] Geagley and moved with his parents to Bedford, Iowa, where they have resided for 22 years. He had been employed by the Burlington Railroad Co., for eight years in the capacity of brakeman.
On May 6th, 1919, he was married to Mrs. Maggie Cook of Chariton, Iowa. To this union, were born two children Shirley Maxine, age 3 and Billy, Jr., age 2 years.
Mr. Geagley leaves to mourn his death the widow and two children, one step daughter, Dorothy, his father and mother, two sisters and two brothers, and the life he lived could only result in leaving a host of friends to regret his untimely death.
He was quiet and unassuming in disposition, a kind and loving husband and father and the sympathy of the entire community is with the young widow and babies.

[GEAGLEY, WILLIAM FREDERICK]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 6, 1923
William Geagley Dies
William F. [rederick] Geagley died at the Cottage Hospital in Creston on Tuesday, December 4th, after a few weeks sickness. He was employed on the Burlington railroad as brakeman on the freight which made its regular trip through Bedford and ranked at the top of the list for promotion. At the time of his death he was aged 30 years, 6 month and 10 days. He leaves a wife and two children. The funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 2:30 p. m., at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. M. e. Lumbar. Interment in Fairview cemetery, by funeral director A. L. Stithem. The family and relatives have the sympathy of all in their great sorrow. The Times extends its sincere sympathy to the bereaved wife and children.

[GEAGLEY, WILLIAM FREDERICK]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 13, 1923
CONWAY – Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Nixon went to Bedford Friday afternoon to attend the funeral of W. F. Geagley who died at the hospital in Creston Tuesday. Mr. Geagley was a brakeman on the south branch and was well known to railroad men on the branch.

[GLASSGOW, DUFFIELD L. SUNDERLAND]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, June 11, 1923
DALLAS, TAYLOR COUNTY – Mrs. George Glassgow passed away at Excelsior Springs, Mo., Tuesday evening. Mrs. Glassgow has suffered with heart trouble and rheumatism for several years. The funeral will be held today at the M. E. Church and interment will be at Dallas Center.

[GLASSGOW, DUFFIELD L. SUNDERLAND]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, June 12, 1923
Mrs. George Glassgow Dies
Mrs. Nellie Glassgow and daughter Miss Hazel went to New Market this morning to attend the funeral services held this afternoon for Mrs. George Glassgow, a sister-in-law, who died at Excelsior springs, Tuesday, where she had gone for treatment. Mrs. Glassgow who has [not] been well for some time, resided east of Clarinda. The funeral services will be held from the Methodist church this afternoon and interment will be at the Dallas Center cemetery. – Shenandoah Sentinel.

[GLASSGOW, DUFFIELD L. SUNDERLAND]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 21, 1923
Mrs. G. W. Glasgow – After a struggle for life, Mrs. Geo. W. Glasgow passed away June 5th at Excelsior Springs, Mo., the remains being brought to the old home, New Market, where funeral services were held the afternoon of June 8th, with interment in Dallas Center cemetery.
Mrs. Glassgow's home has recently been on the farm southwest of Clarinda, before that for two years on the Klise farm west of town. Her maiden name was Suffield Sunderland, being born Aug. 24, 1884, in Talbott, Jefferson County, in the eastern part of Tennessee, where she grew to womanhood and in 1904 was married to George Webster of Jefferson City, Tenn., both of their children being still living.
In 1917 she came to Iowa and on Sept. 12th of that year was married to George Glasgow, who survives, as do their two children, Alfred Glasgow of Clarinda and Geo. R. Glasgow of Malcom, Ia. Her sons Robert Webster of Clarinda and Tilford Webster of Tulsa, Okla. are living, also her mother, Mrs. Harriet Sunderland of Talbott, Tenn. and three sisters are living.
Early in life Mrs. Glasgow confessed faith in Christ and was baptised, uniting with the Baptist Church, and later with the Methodist Church. She was faithful in all her sufferings and told her friends that she was ready to go.

[GLASSGOW, GEORGE WASHINGTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 19, 1931
Alfred and Harry Glassgow, accompanied by Cass Kendall, went to Omaha Friday to see their father, Geo. Glassgow, who was seriously ill at the university hospital and died later from injuries received while working on a farm in Nebraska.

[GLASSGOW, GEORGE WASHINGTON]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 19, 1931
George W. Glassgow – Mr. George W. Glassgow, a former resident of New Market, met with an accident near Omaha, Nebr., last week from which he died last Friday, March 7, 1931, at the University hospital in Omaha. He was attending to his work on a farm and was knocked down by a hog and fell onto a hog trough in such a way as to injure him internally. He was rushed to a hospital but lived but a short time. The body was brought to New Market Monday, March 9th.
George Washington Glassgow, son of William and Julia Glassgow, was born October 24, 1870 and passed away at University hospital in Omaha, Nebr., March 7, 1931, aged 60 years, 4 months and 13 days. In October 1901, he was united in marriage to Ada Bramble. To this union were born four children: George of California, Alfred of Villisca, Ia., and Harry of New Market. James died January 1910. His wife died October 10, 1916. In 1918 he was again united in marriage with Duffield Webster, who also preceded him in death. Besides his three sons, he also leaves three brothers to mourn his departure. They are M. R. Glassgow of New Market; John Glassgow of Portland, Ore., and Billie Glassgow of Omaha. Also two sisters, Mrs. F. R. Herriott of Bedford and Mrs. F. L. Noble of New Market. In 1900 he united with the Methodist church in New Market.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, March 10, at 2 o'clock from the M. E. church at New Market, in charge of Rev. L. Kirby, and interment was made in Dallas cemetery.

[GLASSGOW, GEORGE WASHINGTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 19, 1931
Geo. W. Glassgow – George Washington Glassgow, son of William and Julia Glassgow, was born October 24, 1870 and passed away at the University hospital in Omaha, Nebr., March 7, 1931, at the age of 60 years, 4 months and 13 days.
October 1901, he was united in marriage to Ada Bramble. To this union were born four children: Georgie of California, Alfred of Villisca, Ia., and Harry of New Market. James, who died January 1910, was four years old at the time of his death. His wife died also, October 10, 1916.
In 1918 he was united in marriage with Duffield Webster, who also preceded him in death. Besides his three sons, he also leaves three brothers to mourn his departure. They are M. R. Glassgow of New Market; John Glassgow of Portland, Ore., and Billie Glassgow of Omaha, Nebr. Also two sisters, Mrs. F. R. Herriott of Bedford and Mrs. F. L. Noble of New Market. In 1900 he united with the Methodist church in New Market.
Funeral services were held at the New Market Methodist church and burial was at Dallas Center cemetery.

[GRAY, EDWARD WILLIAM]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 18, 1924
GRAVITY – The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gray died Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the home and burial made in the Gravity cemetery.

[GREER, CLARENCE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 12, 1923
Thomas Greer, who was called from St. Joseph to attend the funeral of his son, Clarence Greer, of Conway, was a Bedford business visitor Monday morning, leaving the same noon for a visit with his daughter at Clearfield.

[GROVE, JEPTHA VINCENT]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April l12, 1923
NEW MARKET -- Clarence Grove returned Monday from Colorado where he had been to attend the funeral of his father.