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Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 13 1966 p. 3
Mrs. Blaylock Rites Jan. 8
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank (Esther) Blaylock, 80, were held January 8 at the Methodist Church at Sheridan, conducted by Rev. Cleo Colville and Rev. Jerrold Parker. Mrs. Blaylock died after a lingering illness at Grant City, Mo., on January 5, 1966. Interment was at the Grant City cemetery.
Esther Lee, daughter of Michael and Nancy Catherine Agee, was born July 3, 1885, in Gentry County. She grew to womanhood in Gentry County.
On December 21, 1910, she was married to Frank M. [onroe] Blaylock, who predeceased her. To this union two children were born: Agee F. [ranklin] Blaylock of Worth, Mo., and Alice Blaylock Cowen of Bedford, Ia., who survive. Also surviving are a son-in-law and daughter-in-law, nieces and nephews and many friends.
Early in life she was converted and joined the Baptist Church and was a member of the Gentry Baptist Church and also a member of Floyd Ray Ames Auxiliary of Sheridan, Mo.
She was always interested in church and civic work and was ready to respond whenever called upon.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 27, 1947 p. 2
Sheridan Mayor Dies
Mayor Frank M. [onroe] Blaylock, 66, of Sheridan, died Friday at his home, following a lingering illness. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church, Rev. Ted Masters of Grant City officiating.
Surviving are his wife Esther Blaylock, one son, Agee Blaylock of Worth, Mo., one daughter, Mrs. Alice Cowen of Sheridan, his aged mother, Mrs. Mary [Anne Bailey] Blaylock, past 99 years of Gentry; one brother, and one sister, both of Gentry.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 27, 1947 p. 2
Obituary - Arthur Aram
Arthur Aram, son of William and Frances Milner Aram, was born in Neponset, Illinois, January 2, 1867, and died at his home, north of Sharpsburg, Saturday March 15, 1947, at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 13 days. He was of English parentage, and was the fifth child of a family of eight. There were four boys, Edward, Arthur, Thomas and William; and four girls, Jeanette Fellows, Hannah Young, Emma Barnes and Mary Eckler.
On July 4, 1893, he was married to Carrie Belle Knott, and they began life together at the farm home north of Sharpsburg, where they had lived ever since.
On April 30, 1893, the young couple united with the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church, where their membership has been sustained through the years.
He is survived by his wife, Carrie Knott Aram; one sister, Mary Eckler, whose home is in Lenox, the only living child of the original family.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. J. W. Chase, who was assisted by Rev. C. W. Proctor of the Methodist Church. Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.
[Wilson, Charles F. ÒCharleyÓ]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday May 22, 1941 p. 5
Charles F. Wilson, 71, Dies In Maryville
Charles F. Wilson, 71, a former resident of the Hopkins community for many years, died Saturday at his home in Maryville. He had been ill for about three years.
Mr. Wilson was born March 2, 1870, in Taylor County, the son of John [D.] and Matilda Davidson Wilson.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Frank Beck of Kansas City; a niece, Mrs. Harley Cox of Clearmont; one brother, Grant Wilson of Washington State; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Benson of New Market, Iowa and Mrs. Mary [E.] Sowers of Oakley, Kans.
The funeral services were held at the Price Funeral Home in Maryville, Monday forenoon, and burial was in the Shearer cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 31, 1957 p. 4
Obituary - Raymond Yearous
Raymond Oliver Yearous, son of Jerome [Napoleon] and Laura Schrack Yearous, was born Aug. 5, 1885, near Holdrege, Nebr., and died Jan. 10, 1957 at Municipal Hospital in Clarinda at the age of 71 years, five months, five days.
At the age of four he moved with his parents to a farm northeast of Yorktown, where he lived until 1906.
On Dec. 24, 1906, he was married to Lena [May] Castle at the home of her parents.
To them four children were born, Leslie, Margaret and Gilbert, all of New Market, and Mrs. Ethel Geer of East Moline, Ill.
The couple came to Taylor County in March 1907, where they lived one year before moving to Page County. In 1918 they returned to a farm in Taylor County, where they lived until three years ago, when his health failed and they moved to town.
On Dec. 24, 1956, they observed their 50th wedding anniversary at the Clarinda hospital. During his lifetime, Mr. Yearous supported the work of the Methodist church.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother and four brothers.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, four children, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren; two brothers, Charles [Roy] of Miller, S. D., and I.[saiah] V.[irgil] of Fort Morgan, Colo.; a sister, Leona Herzberg of Clarinda.
Services were held Jan. 13, 1957 from the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda with Rev. Frank Matthews, minister of the New Market Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Old Memory Cemetery near New Market.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 31, 1957 p. 4
Son Of Former Resident Killed
Duane Pippett, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pippett, was killed in a car accident Jan. 20 in California. His mother is the former Miss Vera Dougherty of Bedford.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 28, 1958 [p. 1]
Benson W. Fordyce Dies In St. Joseph
Benson W. Fordyce, 87, a former Taylor County resident, died in St. Joseph, Mo., August 4. Last rites were in St. Joseph and burial was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery there.
Fordyce was born near Bedford and in his younger years had been a dentist and an osteopath. Later he engaged in farming near Blockton and moved to St. Joseph 23 years ago when he retired.
He is survived by a brother, John Fordyce of Blockton, and a sister, Mrs. M.[elbon] R. [oscoe] Brant [Fern] of Platteville.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 15, 1976 p. 9
Roscoe Brant, 67, Rites Held Here Tues., July 13
Funeral services for [Melbon] Roscoe Brant [Jr.], 67, of Blockton, held June 13 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. Dwayne Madsen. Mr. Brant died July 11, 1976, in Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery.
He is survived by a sister, Beth.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 22, 1976 p. 7
Last Rites Held July 13 For Roscoe Brant, 67
Funeral services for Melbon Roscoe Brant, 67, of Blockton, held July 13 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Rev. Dwayne Madsen. Mr. Brant died in Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr July 11, 1976. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Melbon Roscoe Brant, Jr., son of Melbon and Fern Fordyce Brant, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, August 14, 1908.
His early childhood was spent in Bedford where he attended the public schools. Later the family moved to a farm in rural Taylor County, Jefferson Township, where they engaged in farming. In later years Roscoe furnished the transportation for his father daily to come to his law office in Bedford.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his father in 1960, and his mother in 1966.
He is survived by his sister, Beth, of Portland, Oregon, other relatives and friends.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday May 23, 1940, [p. 1]
J. A. Canon Dies At Bedford Home
J. A. Canon, a resident of Bedford for many years, died at his home in south Bedford, Tuesday, May 21.
The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 2:30 oÕclock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. Max Buck. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
James Asbury Canon, son of Joshua T. [udor] and Nancy Taylor Canon, was born at Abingdon, Ill,, April 19, 1855, being aged 85 years, 1 month and 2 days at the time of his death.
The family came to Iowa in 1866 and resided on farms south of Bedford until 1870, when they moved to Gower, Mo. In 1875 they returned to Bedford, which had since been his home.
On Feb. 10, 1881 he was married to Nancy Ann Fulton, who, with an infant daughter, passed away Oct. 16, 1884.
On Sept. 15, 1887, he was married to Aldula C. [aroline] Springsteel. To them were born two sons, Dr. Roy V. [irgil] Canon of Maryville, Mo., and Guy F.[rank] Canon of Clarinda, Iowa. Mrs. Canon died Nov. 9, 1934.
His parents, three sisters and three brothers also preceded him in death.
Surviving with the two sons are two brothers, Edward C. Canon of Lansing, Kans., and Albert Canon of Thayer, Iowa and four granddaughters.
[Canon, Aldula Caroline Springsteel]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 15, 1934 p. 4
Mrs. J. A. Canon, 76, Succumbs Friday
Mrs. J. [ames] A. [sbury] Canon, 76, died at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Friday, Nov. 9, following a weekÕs illness. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. C. Harris. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
Aldula Caroline Springsteel was born at Abingdon, Ill., Sept. 15, 1858. In 1869 the family moved to Defiance, Mo., a town then situated on the Platte River just east of Sheridan, Mo. At that place she united with the Christian Church, later moving her membership to the Bedford church. In 1878 the family moved to Bedford, where she had since made her home.
She was married to James A. [sbury] Canon of Bedford, Sept. 15, 1887. To them were born two sons, Dr. Roy V. [irgil] Canon of Bedford and Guy [Frank] Canon of Atlantic.
Surviving with the husband and two sons are a sister, Miss Effie Springsteel and a brother, Lewis Springsteel, both of Bedford. Also three grandchildren.
Times-Republican
Thursday August 16, 1906
LifeÕs Journey Finished
Joshua T. [udor] Canon died at 4:30 p. m. yesterday at his home in Bedford, aged 75 years, 10 months and 24 days.
By the death of Mr. Canon, Taylor County loses another of the old settlers, for he has been a resident here for over twenty years. The deceased was born in Highland County, Ohio on September 21, 1830, and there he lived for many years. A little more than 20 years later found him living in Abingdon, Illinois, where in 1853 he wooed, and won the bride [Nancy Taylor] who was ever after his lifeÕs companion.
To this union was born ten children, of whom eight, grown to maturity, still remain to mourn the loss of a father. Those [are] James, Austin, Lon [Alonzo] and William who reside at Bedford; Ed and Albert of Shenandoah; and Cora [Belle], and Mary [Jane] Hughes of Bedford.
In 1867, Mr. and Mrs. Canon decided to push still further west, and in that year they crossed the Mississippi, and settled in Taylor County. Two years later, they again decided to move and went to Clinton County, Missouri. Like many others, they soon discovered that by leaving Iowa, they had made a mistake, but still they continued to live in Missouri until the year 1875, when they again came to Taylor County, and here they have since made their home.
All his mature life Mr. Canon was engaged in farming. He was a good neighbor, a kind father, a loving husband and his demise caused deep and sincere sorrow to who knew him. The deceased came of a large family, of whom are left two brothers, who were with him when he approached the end. His faithful and devoted LifeÕs companion also survives her husband.
The funeral will be held at 10 oÕclock tomorrow at the Christian Church in Bedford, conducted by Rev. Price. Interment at Bedford cemetery.
Times-Republican]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday August 16, 1906
Joshua T. Cannon Dead
After a lingering illness of about a year, which was only serious the last two weeks, Joshua T. [udor] Cannon [Canon] died at his home in Bedford at 4:30 Wednesday afternoon, August 15.
Deceased was born in Allen County [Highland County], Ohio, September 21, 1830. He moved with his parents to Knox County, Illinois, in 1837 and it was here on December 18, 1853, he was married to Miss Nancy Taylor. To this union ten children were born, eight of whom are still living, one dying in infancy and one, Sarah E., dying July 13, 1894.
They came to Taylor County, Iowa, in 1867 but two years later moved to Missouri where they remained until 1875 and then returned to Taylor County. Since they have lived at Creston, Shenandoah, Omaha and Beatrice, Neb., again returning here in 1901.
The deceased was an honorable and upright citizen, a kind and affectionate husband and father. Aside from the devoted wife, he leaves to mourn eight children, James, Austin, Alonzo, William H., Edward, Mary [Jane] (now Mrs. G. [eorge] J. Hughes), Albert and Cora [Belle]. He also leaves two brothers, Allen and Elijah, and one sister, who lives in Oklahoma.
The funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 10 a. m. at the Christian Church, conducted by Rev. Price.
Times-Republican
Thursday August 23, 1906 [p. 1]
Laid To Rest
The funeral of Joshua Canon occurred Friday at the Christian Church. Rev. Price delivered the sermon, and many friends were present to pay their last respects to the long and useful life just ended.
The pallbearers were Mr. CanonÕs six sons, all strong and rugged men, in the prime of life. It was a solemn and imposing spectacle. Tenderly they bore all that was mortal of their beloved father to his last lasting place, and with loving hands, placed him there to await the time when they should all stand again together in that life which knows no ending. And to those sons the sadness of their loss will always be tempered by the memory that they were thus able to perform the last sad office for the father who in life has done so much for them.
Times-Republican
Thursday February 3, 1921 p. 4
Pioneer Resident Called Home
Mother Canon Dies
Grandma Canon [Nancy Elenor Taylor] passed away at 9 oÕclock Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Hughes [Mary Jane], after a lingering illness of many years. She was among the oldest residents of Bedford. She was a woman of many friends. She passed into a stupor and remained in that condition for 99 hours before her death.
The funeral will be held at the Christian Church tomorrow (Friday) at 1 oÕclock after which the remains will be laid to rest in the Bedford cemetery beside that of her husband who passed away several years go. Rev. Lowe will conduct the services.
Another good mother gone to her reward but her influence will remain with those who knew her for all time. Those who will be here to attend the funeral of mother and grandmother are: Ed Canon, Leavenworth, Kansas, son; Albert Canon, Creston, Ia., son; Mr. and Mrs. Ora Beall and family, Shenandoah, Iowa; Guy Canon, Ames, Ia., and Roy Canon, Kansas City, Mo. We will publish the obituary in our next issue.
The family have the sympathy of all who know them in the loss of their best friend on earth, Mother.
[CANON, NANCY ELENOR TAYLOR]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 10, 1921
Ray Canon returned to his school in Kansas City Monday afternoon. Ray has been up here to attend the funeral of his grandmother and visit over Sunday with his parents.
[Canon, Nancy Elenor Taylor]
Times-Republican
Monday February 7, 1921 p. 4
Grandma Canon Dies
After an illness of several years, grandma Canon passed away on Wednesday evening Feb. 2nd, at 8:50 oÕclock. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at one oÕclock at the Christian Church in charge of E. E. Lowe, the pastor. Burial was in Bedford cemetery by the side of her husband, who died about 14 years ago.
Nancy Elenor [Taylor] Canon was born Dec. 22nd, 1833 at Highland County, Ohio. She, with her parents, moved to Abingdon, Ill. when a girl of 18. Here she met and married Joshua T. [udor] Canon, Dec. 18th, 1853. To this union was born 10 children, six still living. Her last request was that the living sons should be the pallbearers to carry her body to the last resting place. This request was carried out and James A. Canon, William Canon, Austin Canon, Ed Canon and Albert Canon, the five sons and G. [eorge] J. Hughes, the son-in-law, were the pall bearers. Five sons and one daughter survive her. At the time of her death she was making her home with her only daughter, Mrs. G. [eorge] J. Hughes [Mary Jane].
She was a faithful member of the Christian Church, having been converted in early life. She was a quiet, home loving woman, beloved by her family and neighbors and had many friends who will profit by her many good deeds while here among us. She has been almost an invalid for many years, but began failing fast about two weeks go and on Saturday, January 29th, she passed into a sleep from which she never roused up.
She was aged 87 years, 1 month and 11 days. She leaves to mourn her departure from this earth, 5 sons, one daughter, fifteen grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 4 daughters-in-law, one son-in-law and one sister who resides at Canton, Ohio, and on account of her extreme age she was unable to be present at the funeral.
The family have the deepest sympathy of all who know them in the hour of sorrow and the loss of the best friend on earth, Mother. Her influence for good will be an inspiration to the family through life.
ÒO heart that prayest so for God
to send
Some loving messenger to go be-
fore
And lead the way to where the
longings end,
Be sure, be very sure, that soon
will come
His kindest angel and through
still door,
Into the infinite love will lead
Thee home.Ó
Times-Republican
Thursday September 5, 1929 p. 4
Austin A. Canon
Austin A. Canon, son of Joshua T. [udor] and Nancy E. [lenor Taylor] Canon, was born in Abingdon, Ill., Aug. 5, 1856, and died at his home in Bedford, Aug. 30, 1929, at the age of 73 years and 25 days. In 1866 he came to Bedford with his parents. Later he lived in various other places, returning to Bedford for a permanent residence in 1902. Mr. Canon never married, but lived with and cared for his parents until their death. Of his immediate family three brothers survive him, James A. and Albert R. of Bedford and Edward O. of Leavenworth, Kans. He also leaves eight nephews and six nieces. He united with the Bedford Christian Church about 18 years ago.
The funeral service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. C. Harris, at 2:00 oÕclock Sunday afternoon in the Church of Christ. Burial was made in Bedford cemetery.
Times-Republican
Monday July 11, 1921 [p. 1]
W. H. Cannon Dies Very Suddenly
Mr. Cannon Passes Away Very Suddenly Friday While At His Work On Railroad Track One Mile South of Town Funeral Held Sunday
Word was flashed over the city last Friday morning announcing the sudden death of W. H. Canon about one mile south of Bedford at 10:55. Mr. Canon was employed as a section hand on the Burlington railroad and had been working that morning with a crew unloading cinders. When three cars were unloaded he was ordered to help remove a tie from under the car. Just as he stooped over to lift the tie he put his hand up to his head and said ÒOh,Ó and dropped forward and passed away without a struggle. When he left home that morning he seemed to be in the very best of health. His body was immediately placed on the car and the engineer ordered to rush the train back to the depot. On arriving at the depot Dr. Archer was called and found that life was extinct. The undertaker was called and took charge of the body, removing it to the home, which he had but a few hours before left in the best of health.
When the news was received it was a shock to all, as the deceased was known to every man, woman and child in Bedford and had many friends. Mr. Canon had been employed on the section under Mr. McBrien for the past three years, and was considered a faithful hand at all times. Heart failure seems to have been the cause of his sudden death, brought on by the excessive heat.
The Funeral
An immense gathering of friends and neighbors attended the funeral of the late W. H. Canon, which was held at the Christian church yesterday afternoon at 2:30 oÕclock, conducted by the pastor, E. E. Lowe. The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse and symbolized impressively sentiments of love for the dead and sympathy for the bereaved ones.
Obituary
William H. Canon was born at Abingdon, Ill., January 14, 1864, son of Joshua and Nancy E. [lenor Taylor] Canon. When a small child he came with his parents to Bedford, Iowa. Aside from the five years spent at Stewardsville, Mo., he spent the remainder of his earlier life in Bedford. At the age of about fifteen he united with the Church of Christ at Bedford and remained a member of that congregation until called away.
He was united in marriage to Mary A. [lice] Baker, June 21, 1891 in Bedford. His whole married life was spent on the same place in South Bedford. He leaves his wife, four brothers, James, Austin, Edward and Albert; one sister, Mrs. Geo. Hughes [Mary Jane], besides numerous other relatives and friends.
He passed away suddenly, while at work, in the morning of July 8th, 1921.
Deceased was a member of the I. O. O. F., who had charge of the last rites at the Bedford cemetery.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday July 14, 1921 [p. 1]
W. H. Canon Dropped Dead Last Friday
Working On The Section South of Town When Death Came At 10:30
Last Friday morning, while working on the section about a mile south of town, William H. Canon, about sixty years of age, fell dead while assisting the crew and trainmen in unloading cinders. Death was a result of heart trouble, and possibly the heat.
The train brought the body back to the station, Dr. Archer was called and pronounced him dead, and the body was given over to Undertaker Wetmore.
Mr. Canon had been in his usual health Friday morning and death claimed him without warning to any one. He had been employed on the section for several years, and had always been a hard working man.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon from the Christian Church and interment made in the Bedford cemetery. Rev. Lowe officiated, assisted by members of the I. O. O. F. lodge.
Obituary read by the minister:
William H. Canon was born at Abingdon, Ill., January 14, 1864, son of Joshua and Nancy E. [lenor Taylor] Canon. When a small child he came with his parents to Bedford, Iowa. Aside from the five years spent at Stewardsville, Mo., he spent the remainder of his earlier life in Bedford. At the age of about fifteen he united with the Church of Christ at Bedford and remained a member of that congregation until called away.
He was united in marriage to Mary A. [lice] Baker, June 21, 1891 in Bedford. His whole married life was spent on the same place in South Bedford. He leaves his wife, four brothers, James, Austin, Edward and Albert; one sister, Mrs. Geo. Hughes [Mary Jane], besides numerous other relatives and friends.
He passed away suddenly, while at work, in the morning of July 8th, 1921.
Deceased was a member of the I. O. O. F., who had charge of the last rites at the Bedford cemetery.
Times-Republican
Thursday August 2, 1923 p. 4
In Memoriam
ÒThere is a day of sunny rest,
For every dark and troubled
night;
And grief may bide, an evening
guest,
But joy shall come with early
light.Ó
Mary Alice, daughter of Jackson and Catherine Baker, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, Oct. 23, 1866, and died at Bedford, Iowa, July 26, 1923, aged 56 years, 9 months and 3 days.
She was united in marriage to Wm. H. Cannon [Canon] in June, 1889, but no children were born to them. The husband passed away two years ago, this month.
The following near relatives are left to sorrow: one sister, Mrs. Florence Kieser, one uncle, Milton Taylor and one aunt, Mrs. Caroline White, all of St. Joseph, Mo. Also one aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Tucker, Wathena, Kans.
Sister Cannon united with the Church of Christ in Bedford many years ago and continued to hold her membership here until her home going. She was ready, anxious and willing to go and meet her Saviour face to face.
She was a Rebekah and members of the local lodge had charge of the services at the cemetery.
Sister Cannon has lived practically all her life here in Taylor County, excepting six months, which she spent with her sister in St. Joseph, Mo., about a year ago. In the neighborhood of 3 months ago she came to live at the home of Mrs. Wm. Trimble whom she had known for many years, and here she fell asleep.
This sketch would not be complete without a word about the constant and tender care of Mrs. Trimble for her old friend. Especially during the last few weeks of suffering and torture with a devotion of which few women are capable, she has ministered tenderly to her every need and today has not one regret because of duty undone, and it was her privilege when the last word had been spoken, the last sign of recognition gone, to see a look of peace settle on the tired face which proclaimed victory and she knew her neighbor was resting in the everlasting arms.
Funeral services in charge of her pastor were held at the Church of Christ, Saturday, July 28, at 1 p. m., following which the body was laid to rest in the Bedford cemetery.
[The same obituary was printed in the Bedford Free Press, August 2, 1923.]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday August 2, 1923
Cannon Burial Saturday
The funeral services of Mary Alice [Baker] Cannon [Canon], who died at her home in Bedford Thursday, was held at the Christian Church, Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Harlan, of that church. Burial was made in the Bedford cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday May 28, 1964 [p. 1]
Jim Dowling Killed In Auto Accident
Jim Dowling, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Dowling, Somers, Iowa, died Tuesday morning as a result of injuries received in a car accident Sunday night near Somers.
[The] Dowlings are former Gravity residents. Jim Dowling was a nephew of Ollen and Noble Mothershead.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 19, 1965 p. 8
Harry Belmont Rites In S. Dak.
Funeral services for Harry M. Belmont, 81, of Hill City, S. Dak, formerly of Conway, were held Aug. 13 at the Hill City Congregational Church, with Rev. Burnell Lund officiating. Burial was at Hill City Cemetery.
Belmont died Aug. 10 in Rapid City.
He was born July 27, 1884, in Conway, Iowa and went to the Black Hills in the early 1900s. He was married in 1913 at Custer. Belmont was a rancher and in the lumber business in Hill City. He served as deputy sheriff in Hill City and also was an auctioneer.
Belmont was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Tin City Lodge 112 AF & AM of Hill City.
He was preceded in death by his wife and one son.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 15, 1953 [p. 1]
Mrs. Levina Bourne Dies Here Monday
Mrs. LaVina May Bourne, a sister of Elmer S. [anford] Lincoln of Bedford, died at the Lincoln home Oct. 12 at the age of 72 years. The body was taken to Glenwood, Iowa for the last rites and burial.
Mrs. Bourne was born at Pacific Junction, Iowa on Dec. 15, 1880. She was married Feb. 27, 1924 at Glenwood to Wesley W. Bourne.
She is survived by her brother and wife of Bedford. Also by a niece, Dorothea Lincoln Grant and family of Chillicothe, Mo.; a nephew, Donald D. Lincoln in the Army at Camp Polk, La.