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[Barnum, Henry] Bedford Free Press Tuesday September 23, 1913 p. 12 Henry Barnum Buried Henry Barnum, who has been critically ill for some time died at his home Tuesday night. Deceased was 69 years old. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. William B. Thompson officiating. Interment was in the Fairview cemetery. [Barnum, Henry] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday September 18, 1913 [p. 1] Henry Barnum
Henry Barnum, aged 69 years, died at his home, east of Bedford, Tuesday, September 16. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. William B. Thompson. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 18, 1935 p. 10 Mrs. Mary Barnum Funeral Here Today Mrs. Mary Barnum, a resident of the Bedford community for many years, died at her home near Grant City the first of the week. The body was brought to Bedford and funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church at 2 o’clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. Stanley Decker. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. [Barnum, Mary Wylie] Taylor County Herald Thursday April 18, 1935 p. 5 Former Resident Dies In Missouri Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Barnum, 82, a former resident of Bedford, who succumbed Tuesday at her home near Parnell, Mo. were held this afternoon from the Methodist church conducted by the Rev. J. Stanley Decker. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Nettie B. Thompson of Parnell. Interment was in Fairview. Bedford Times-Press Wednesday April 4, 2001 LEONARD BARTLES
Memorial services tor Leonard Bartles, age 66 of Bedford, who died Sunday, March 25, 2001 were held Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Ted DeHass officiating. Interment of ashes with military rites accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 were held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in his name Calvin Leonard Bartles was born June 15, 1934 in Rocky Point, Wyoming, the son of Claude Bartles and Mildred M. Dowlen [Dowlin] Bartles. Leonard grew up attending school in both Wyoming and Bedford, living much of the time with his Aunt and Uncle, Ray and Buena [Beauna] Bartles. As a young man, Leonard entered the United States Army. On January 20, 1957 he was united in marriage to Joan Sharp. In 1960, when the Berlin Wall came along, he was called back into the service. After his second discharge, he continued working for the Taylor County Engineer, eventually moving on to an assistant assessor position, serving for several years before becoming Taylor County Assessor and retiring in 1998. Leonard also kept himself busy as the owner of the Red Lantern and the L & J Car Wash. He also installed carpet around the community for over twenty-nine years. Leonard had been active in various community activities and organizations throughout his life. As a child, Leonard learned that life does not always give you what you need. This early life lesson turned Leonard into a man who was driven with a desire to make something of himself. Leonard never graduated from high school, but obtained his GED while in the service. Leonard loved to read. He spent his life educating himself by reading books on any and every subject he could get his hands on. When he returned from the service for the second time, he started at the County Engineers Office and eventually ended up as the Taylor County Assessor. A proud accomplishment for a man with little education. Leonard was fiercely driven to provide for his wife and children. As most parents are, he wanted more for his family than he had ever had. As many of us in this room know, Leonard laid many of the carpets that we walk on in our homes and businesses today. Leonard was still laying carpet right up to the time of his illness. Along with his other jobs, this provided money for some of the "extra things" for Leonard's family. As Jeff and Becky will both attest, although Leonard wanted to provide nice things for his children, the other gift he gave them was the ability and knowledge of how to work and get what they wanted on their own. Becky remembered a favorite quote of Leonard's that he recited many times, "they can take away a lot in this world, but they can never take away an education." Leonard also instilled in his children that you have to work hard for what you get because the World doesn't owe you a living. Leonard often said, "there are three ways to do things, the right way, the wrong way and Leonard's way!" Family vacations were of utmost importance to Leonard, he wanted to show his children the world. Becky recalls as a child, they traveled for two weeks each summer. "We were reminded if we fought, that Dad and Mom worked hard all year, and that we WERE going to enjoy this vacation or ELSE! And if we were bad, (not that we ever were) Dad would make us sit in the middle of the seat so that we were touching and then hold hands for five minutes. Believe me, that was the longest five minutes you could imagine!" Leonard and Jeff also renovated the family home on North Street. Jeff remembers long hours spent working with Leonard. Anyone who has ever spent any time with the two of them working together, knows it wasn't always a peaceful time. Jeff, being seventeen, knew that Leonard always gave him the hardest job to do. However, Leonard would gladly switch with Jeff and soon Jeff learned that maybe Dad did know more than what he thought. Jeff recalls some sayings Leonard recited to him many times like, "don't force it, get a bigger hammer" and "it's too far from your heart to kill you!" And, of course, the old stand by, "as long as you're living under my roof...." Leonard loved his grandchildren dearly. Most of the time spent with Grandpa they were working. There was always a job for them, no matter what age they were. They would start out picking up scraps, fetching tools or getting Band-Aids for Dad and Grandpa. It made for a very proud Grandpa that he could pass on the trade he had spent so many years of his life doing. Other things they enjoyed with Grandpa were fishing, working on cars, playing games and vacations. Leonard is survived by his son, Jeff Bartles and wife Joyce of Bedford; his daughter, Becky Farley and husband Gary of Tulare, California; a brother, Bruce Bartles and Naomi of Excelsior Springs, Missouri; three grandchildren, Justin, Jared and Jabree; along with many nieces and nephews. Preceding Leonard in death are his parents, Claude and Mildred; his Aunt and Uncle Ray and Buena [Beauna] and their son Smokey; two brothers, Joe and Robert; a sister, Nadine; and a good friend, Ronnie Wolverton. As we have all gathered here today to pay our final respects. Those of us who spent time around Leonard knew, if we were to say to him 'Seeya later', he would reply, with a big smile on his face, 'Thanks for the warning!’ [Bartles, Ozella Celestine Stark] Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 6, 1941 p. 5 Obituary – Mrs. Ozella Bartles Ozella Celestine Stark, second child of Jacob and Barbara Stark, was born August 11, 1872 in Winchester county, Indiana [Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana]. Her death occurred January 31, 1941 at Pleasantville, Iowa, where she had gone to receive medical services. She was 68 years of age. She grew up in the general vicinity of Sheridan, Mo., and since early life she had been a member of the Christian church at that place. Her church affiliations and Christian faith were a growing interest to her, and in recent years was a source of inspiration and strength. Before her marriage to Jesse F. [rederick] Bartles in January 1893 at Cumberland, Iowa, she taught school for four years in Cass County. Since her husband’s death in December 1914, she had spent the greater part of her time in the home of her youngest daughter, Mrs. Mary Jennings. Mrs. Bartles is survived by her two sisters: Mrs. Ida Lees of Davenport, Iowa and Mrs. Milton Bruner of Anita, Iowa; four children, Claude L. [avere] Bartles of Blockton, Ray E. [llis] Bartles of Bedford, Miss Eva L. Bartles of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Mary [Ellen] Jennings of Grimes, Iowa. There are also seven grandchildren in the family. Perhaps Mrs. Bartles’ outstanding characteristic was her concern for others, especially those less fortunate than herself. Needless to say, such a person does not live in vain. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Monday afternoon, Feb. 3, conducted by Rev. Ben W. Sinderson. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Times-Republican Thursday October 18, 1917 [p. 1] Israel Boyd Dead Aged 81 Years Was Janitor of the Bedford National Bank for 25 Years Born In Slavery Escaped Guards and Enlisted in Union Army—Funeral Services to Be Held Friday Afternoon Israel Boyd died at 12:30 p. m. Tuesday morning at his home in Bedford, aged 81 years. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. R. B. Manley. Interment in Fairview cemetery. Israel Boyd was born in slavery and during the time of the civil war he was on a plantation near Weston, Mo. Weston is located south of St. Joseph not far from the Missouri River, this giving opportunity to the slave to escape which caused the owners to ship their slaves south for safe keeping. Israel Boyd was one of the number to be shipped south and on the morning that they were they were to be loaded on a steam boat bound for New Orleans, Israel decided that he would not be taken south and planned his escape. When they were lined up and marching to the boat Israel broke away from the line and when the guards were not looking made his escape through some brush to the Missouri river. His escape was soon discovered and the guard followed him to the river taking several shots at him as he was swimming across. Coming out about two miles below on the Kansas side he then enlisted in the Union army to fight for his own freedom and that of his race. Israel Boyd was janitor at the Bedford National Bank for over 25 years and was ever faithful and trustworthy in the discharge of his duties. Israel Boyd was born in or near Weston, Mo., on July 17th, 1836. He enlisted in Kansas in the War of Rebellion and was honorably discharged at the end of the war. He came to Bedford, Iowa about the year 1876 and has resided here ever since. Prior to the coming to Bedford he married Miss Lucy Chrisman who died in the year 1892. No children were born to this marriage but they raised Miss Lou Johnson, a niece of Mrs. Boyd, from infancy. On July 6, 1893 at Gravity, Iowa, he married Miss Lizzie Johnson who died on December 3, 1912. To this union no children were born but they raised Frank Boyd and Thersia Boyd Vincent, grandchildren of Mrs. Boyd. In 1885 he united with the M. E. church of Bedford, Iowa. He was a member of G. A. R. Sedgwick Post No. 10 of Bedford, Iowa, and the Masonic Lodge of Maryville, Missouri. [Boyd, Israel] Bedford Free Press Wednesday October 17, 1917 [p. 1] Israel Boyd Dies Israel Boyd passed away at his home in south Bedford Tuesday night at 11:50, after an illness of several weeks. The funeral services will be held Friday, but the exact time has not been decided upon. Interment will be made in the Fairview cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 3, 1953 p. 5 Obituary – Alta M. Burch Alta May Barnes, daughter of Joseph [Marcellus] and Mary [Nelson Tinder] Barnes, was born Feb. 11, 1880, and died August 26, at St. Francis hospital, Maryville. On June 4, 1902, she was married to Loyal Burch at the Baptist parsonage in Bedford. To them were born four children. Mrs. Burch was preceded in death by one daughter, Mrs. Lela Richardson, who died in 1949. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Ronald Gargin of Quantico, Va.; two sons, Lawrence Burch of Shenandoah, Glen Burch of San Fernando, Calif., two sisters, Mrs. Will Ritter of Shoshone, Idaho, Miss Nellie Barnes of Twin Falls, Idaho; two brothers, Charles Barnes of Bedford, Guy Barnes of Shenandoah; 14 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Last June Mr. and Mrs. Burch celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. They have lived in Gravity for the past 13 years. She was a member of the Bedford Baptist church and was faithful in attendance as long as her health permitted. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 28 at Shum’s Funeral Home, Rev. F. H. Cowles officiating. Burial at Fairview cemetery. [Chamberlin, John Judson “Jud”] Bedford Free Press Thursday December 27, 1900 p. 8 Death of J. J. Chamberlain J. [ohn] J. [udson] Chamberlain [Chamberlin] was born in Henry County, Ill., July 12, 1855. Died at Mt. Ayr, Iowa at the residence of J. S. Shepherd, Thursday, Dec. 1 [?], 1900, at 11:45 a. m., aged 45 years, five months and one day. After a short service Friday morning conducted by Rev. Julius Nelson of the Baptist church, the remains were taken to Bedford, Iowa, where regular funeral services were held at the First M. E. church Friday, Dec. 14, at 3 p. m. conducted by D. W. Griffith of the Baptist church and the remains were laid to rest in Fairview cemetery. While in Illinois Mr. Chamberlain was married to Miss Florence Bundy in 1879 and went to Bedford in 1880, where he resided most of the time until last February when he came to Mt. Ayr where he made his home until his death. He and his wife united with the Baptist church in 1887. Four children, two boys and two girls, graced the happy home, which was broken up by the death of the wife and mother, July 2, 1895. Ernest, the eldest son, died in 1896. The two daughters, Ethel and Edna, and the son are left to mourn the loss of their beloved father. Mr. Chamberlain, “Jud,” as he was familiarly called by his host of friends, who were numbered by his acquaintance, came to Mt. Ayr last February in company with Joe Duffield and opened up a blacksmith shop in the building north of Mac Clemon’s sale barn, under the firm of Duffield & Chamberlain and soon built up a good business. Mr. Chamberlain was a kind-hearted, pleasant and agreeable man, and had a host of friends and the better he was known the more deeply grew the friendship. From his arrival in Mt. Ayr to the day of his death he made his home with the writer of this and with our better half. We can truly say we never had a more pleasant, honest, gentlemanly and upright man about our home, always the same in temperament and action, and respected as one of the household, as much so indeed as if one of our family. In his sickness of over seven weeks he was patient and
confiding and his every wish was freely and promptly accorded him. His sister, Miss Maggie, was a chosen attendant at
his bedside during the last three weeks of his sickness, and everything that
could be done by the physicians who attended him, and his nurses, but the
disease claimed him as its victim and his spirit took its flight to meet those
gone before in the heavenly home, his last moments being peaceful, without a
struggle. His brother, C. H., sister Maggie, his daughter Ethel, Mrs. Sheperd, Mrs. Hunter, and
other friends surrounding his bed, he bade them good-bye, telling them he was
all right, and passed away conscious to the last, like one going to sleep. ---Mt. Ayr Journal Bedford Free Press Thursday January 7, 1897 [p. 1] Died Robert Clark, an old veteran, died at his home in this city, Saturday evening, Jan. 2, 1897, aged 55 years. The deceased had been a long sufferer from cancer of the stomach. He was employed in an express office in New Jersey until recently when he became too ill to longer continue his work. He arrived here last Thursday in an unconscious condition and was conveyed to the home by his wife, who has made her home here for several years. He gradually failed until Saturday evening when death ended his sufferings. Rev. J. C. Lewis conducted the funeral services from the residence Monday. The deceased was born in North Ireland, May 23, 1841, and came to this county when a mere boy. He volunteered to a New Jersey regiment in 1861 and served throughout the civil war. Bedford Free Press Thursday January 12, 1911 [p. 1] Harvey H. Cook Dead Henry H. [arvey] Cook, who has been a familiar figure about the post office and hotel for the past several years, died Sunday, Jan. 8, at the home of Elmer Robbins, where he had been staying. “Harvey,” as he was familiarly known, had no near relatives living and has been making his home at various places about town, largely, at the Hotel Garland. When he had his health, his chief occupation and delight was to sell “mail” for the employees at the post office, upon the arrival of the bus from the depot. Mr. Cook was born at Hope, N. J., Jan. 9, 1831, and was just 79 years of age at the time of his death. He enlisted in Co. E, 35th New Jersey Vol. Inf. at Trenton, N. J., August 3, 1862, and was honorably discharged in 1864, upon expiration of his enlistment. He was never married, and the nearest relatives he had were three nieces, Mrs. Ella Thompson, of this place, Mrs. Laura Boyd, of Hopkins, Mo., and Mrs. Jane Kemery, of Eugene, Ore. He has been in failing health and for some time has had a guardian, J. M. Patrick acting in that capacity. A short time ago he escaped from his bedroom at the Robbins home, and wandered through the fields one cold morning, clad only in his night clothing, and was found by the searching party later terribly chilled. Since that time he has been confined to his bed. He was a member of the M. E. church and also of the G. A. R. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Fred N. Willis, and was attended by the G. A. R. in a body. Interment was in the G. A. R. lot in Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Free Press Wednesday September 25, 1918 p. 8 Wm. H. Fitch----Obituary William H. [arrison] Fitch passed away at the home of his niece, Mrs. I. [rwin] J. Bailey [Frances Florence Fitch] of Bedford, Sunday September 22d after a lingering illness. The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist church conducted by Rev. L. P. Goodwin. Mr. William H. [arrison] Fitch was born in Montgomery Co., Maryland, March 30, 1841 and passed away at the home of his niece, Mrs. I. [rwin] J. Bailey of this city, September 22, 1918. He was the son of James and Sarah Fitch. At the age of 23 he enlisted in Company E, 11th regiment of Maryland volunteers and served 100 days being honorably discharged on September 28, 1864. He was a member of Sedgwick Post G. A. R. and always enjoyed meeting his comrades and friends. He was never married, always making his home with his brother, John T. Fitch and family. He attended the Methodist church until the past few years when his health would not permit him to attend the services. All through his sickness, although suffering a great deal he was always patient and considerate of others. He leaves to mourn his departure, one sister in law, Mrs. J. T. Fitch, four nieces and three nephews, Mrs. I. [rwin] J. Bailey, Mrs. Tom Parker [Martha Ellen] and Mr. W. [illiam] E. Fitch, Mr. C. [harles] E. Fitch of Bedford, Iowa, Mrs. C.[harles] C. King [Mamie] of Ft. Collins, Colorado. Mrs. Tom Kenworthy of California and Mr. Elza Fitch of Richland, Ia. [Fitch, William Harrison] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday September 26, 1918 p. 4 Wm. H. Fitch Died Sunday An Aged Resident of Bedford Answers Final Summons After a short illness Wm. H. [arrison] Fitch died Sunday at the home of his niece, Mrs. I[rwin] J. Bailey in this city. The deceased had been a sufferer for some time with asthma but his condition was not thought to be serious until recently. Wm. H. [arrison] Fitch was born in Montgomery County, Maryland, March 30, 1841, the son of James Fitch. At the age of 23 years he enlisted in Co. E, 11th regiment Maryland volunteers and served 100 days, being honorably discharged on Sept. 28, 1864. He was a member of the Sedgwick Post, G. A. R., and always enjoyed meeting with his comrades and friends. He was never married, always making his home with his brother, John T. Fitch and family. He attended the Methodist church until the past few years, when his health would not permit him to attend the services. All through his sickness, although suffering a great deal, he was patient and considerate of others. He leaves to mourn his departure, a sister-in-law, Mrs. J. T. Fitch, four nieces and three nephews: Mrs. I. [rwin] J. Bailey, Mrs. Tom Parker, Mr. W. [illiam] E. Fitch and Mr. C. [harles] E. Fitch of Bedford; Mrs. C. [harles] C. King of Ft. Collins, Colo., Mrs. Tom Kenworthy of California and Mr. Elza Fitch of Richland, Iowa. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Goodwin. The G. A. R. had charge of the burial at the cemetery. [Moon, Mary Henrietta “May” Kenyon Topliff] Bedford Times-Press Thursday April 18, 1935 p. 10 Mrs. May Moon Succumbs in Kansas Mrs. May Moon of Bedford died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Roy Churchill in Ottawa, Kans., Sunday, April 14, after a short illness. The body was brought to Bedford and the funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. A. Currie of Tarkio, Mo. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Mary Henrietta Kenyon, daughter of George and Ruth Kenyon, was born in or near Providence, Rhode Island. She was next to the oldest of six children, there being three brothers and three sisters. She was married to Miles Standish Topliff in the year 1880, her husband being named after and he was a direct descendant of Miles Standish of “The Mayflower” fame. To them was born one daughter, Fannie Topliff, who is now Mrs. John Jarel of Minneapolis, Minn. The family resided at Andover, Conn., until the death of Mr. Topliff in 1900, when Mrs. Topliff and daughter moved to Bedford, making their home with her sister, Mrs. A. [lexander] C. [ooper] Brice, Sr. After the passing of Mrs. Brice she assumed a mother’s place in the Brice home and was loved by every member thereof. In the year 1913 she was married to Robert G. Moon of Bedford, who died in 1927. Mrs. Moon continued to reside in her home in Bedford until the last two years, during which time she made her home with her niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Churchill at Ottawa, Kans.
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