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Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 25, 1973
Betty Edwards, 46, Last Rites Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Darwin (Betty) Edwards, 46, of Gravity, were held Wed., Oct. 24, at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Rev. Robert Truitt officiating. Mrs. Edwards died Sunday at Municipal Hospital in Clarinda. Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity.
Mrs. Edwards' survivors include her husband, Darwin, and three children.
[Edwards, Betty Lou Parks]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 1, 1973
Mrs. Pete Edwards Last Rites Held October 24
Funeral services for Mrs. Darwin (Betty Lou) Edwards, 46, of Gravity, held October 24 at Shum - Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Rev. Robert Truitt. Mrs. Edwards died October 21, 1973 in Clarinda Municipal Hospital following a long illness. Interment was at Washington Cemetery.
Betty Lou Edwards was born in Gravity, July 30, 1927 to Helen [Adams] and Lester (Bill) Parks.
She was a baptized member of the Christian Church and was an honorary member of the Oak Hill Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the Gravity Study Club, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Gravity and a Sunday school teacher at the Gravity United Methodist Church. She was very active in her work as long as her health permitted.
She was graduated from the New Market High School.
She was united in marriage to Darwin "PeteÓ Edwards on September 13, 1950. To their union five children were born: Cpt. Linda Edwards Godfrey of Columbia, S. Car., Sgt. Rick Edwards and Cpl. Terry Edwards, Omaha, Larry at Anamosa and Cindy at home.
She was preceded in death by her father and infant brother, Jay Dee.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband and children; son-in-law, Charles Godfrey, her daughter-in-law, Jeanne, mother; sister and brother-in-law, Lois [Marie] and Bob Heumphreus; grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Adams; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; many nieces; nephews; aunts and uncles and a host of many other relatives and friends.
She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 25, 1973
Frank Shields, 81
Funeral services for Frank Walter Shields, 81, of Siam, held October 20 at the Siam Christian Church, were conducted by Carl Cummings and the Rev. Loren Daly. Mr. Shields died October 17 at the Gillespie Nursing Home in Clarinda. Interment was at Shearer Cemetery, Page County.
Frank Walter Shields, son of Joseph [Milton] and Amelia Walter Shields, was born April 26, 1892 near Brooks, Iowa.
He moved with his parents to Page County for a short time and in 1902 moved near Siam in Taylor County.
He united with the Christian Church in Siam, Iowa in 1917. He was over a 50-year member of Plumb Lodge #285 A. F. & A. M. and a 50-year member of Highland Chapter #523 of Siam, Iowa.
He was married to Fannie [Mildred] Reid of Siam on December 25, 1917. They lived on a farm east of Hopkins, Missouri for two years and then moved to a farm in the Siam Community. In 1946 they moved to their present home in Siam.
He leaves his wife, Fannie, of the home; four children: Reid Walter Shields of near Siam, Mrs. C. J. Shreck (Ruth) of West Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Clark Crawford (Betty) of Clarinda, and Mrs. Robert Rollstin) (Billie) of East Lansing, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Hulpiau of San Bernardino, Calif., and Mrs. Viva Fine of New Market; three brothers: Grover of Clarinda, Dewey of New Market and Fred of Siam vicinity.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and four brothers.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 9, 1973 p. 5
Rosela Helm Antes Dies in So. Dak
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank (Rosela Helm) Antes were held in Winner, South Dakota, August 2. Mrs. Antes died July 30 in Winner. Interment was in Winner.
Her husband, the late Glen Helm, was born and reared in the Bedford area and she had visited in Bedford numerous times.
Her immediate survivors, besides her husband, Frank, are a son and two daughters and their families.
Times-Republican
Monday January 31, 1921
D. P. Ramsay Dead
D. [avid] P. [atterson] Ramsay a former resident of Bedford died at his home in Nichols, Iowa, Saturday, January 29th, 1921. The body will be brought to Bedford and the funeral will be held at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow, (Tuesday) at 2 o'clock. Interment will be at Bedford cemetery where the body will be placed beside that of his wife who preceded him several years ago.
Mr. Ramsay was a resident of Bedford for several years and was at one time one of its leading businessmen and had many friends who will share the grief with the family in their loss.
We will run the obituary in our next issue.
[Ramsay, David Patterson]
Times-Republican
Thursday February 3, 1921 p. 4
Obituary
David Patterson Ramsey [Ramsay] was born in Fairfield, Iowa, May 8, 1850, and died at Nichols, Iowa, January 29, 1921, at the age of 70 years, 8 months and 21 days.
He was united in marriage to Sophronia Terhune in April 1880 at Maryville, Mo. To this union three children were born, Mrs. C. [harles] M. [orton] Duff [Morna] of Blockton, Iowa; H. [erbert] L. [loyd] Ramsey [Ramsay] of Nichols; and David Beryl Ramsey [Ramsay] who died in France Oct. 8, 1918, and was buried at Bedford, Iowa, Nov. 15, 1920.
Mr. Ramsey [Ramsay] was engaged in business at Bedford, for about twenty years, moving to New London, Iowa, in 1894 and later to Nichols, where he resided until his death. He united with the Presbyterian Church many years ago, but on moving to Nichols he transferred his membership to the M. E. Church. He adorned his Christian profession with a godly life, and was a faithful member of the Church militant until he was called to join the Church triumphant. He was of a quiet, unassuming nature and was highly respected by his friends for his many sterling qualities.
The son and daughter and their families and two brothers, W. [illiam] M. Ramsey [Ramsay] of Burlington and H. [erbert] M. Ramsey [Ramsay] of Bedford, survive him, his wife having died Oct. 2, 1897.
The sympathy of many will go to these friends who twice in less than three months journeyed to the ÒWhite City on the HillÓ to put to rest father and son.
[RAMSAY, DAVID PATTERSON]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, February 3, 1921
David P. Ramsay Dead
A message was received here Saturday evening by Mrs. C. M. Duff that her father, David P. [atterson] Ramsay, had passed away at the home of his son, Lloyd Ramsay, at Nichols, this state, that afternoon. Mrs. Duff left for Nichols on the evening train.
The body was brought to Bedford, the former home of the family, Monday where interment was made in the Bedford cemetery on Tuesday.
Mr. Ramsay leaves two children, Mrs. C. M. Duff of this place and Lloyd Kamsay [Ramsay] of Nichols, to mourn his passing away. His wife preceded him in death in 1897 while the family resided at Bedford. His youngest son, David Beryl Ramsay, passed away at Noyers, France, on October 8, 1918 and after being interred at Noyers was brought back to the United States and buried in the family burial ground at Bedford on November 15, 1920.
[RAMSAY, DAVID PATTERSON]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, February 3, 1921
Lloyd Ramsay and wife came over from Bedford Tuesday where they had been attending the funeral of his father, D. [avid] P. [atterson] Ramsay, for a brief visit with relatives before returning to their home at Nichols.
[RAMSAY, DAVID PATTERSON]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, February 10, 1921
David Patterson Ramsay was born in Fairfield, Iowa, May 8, 1850 and died at Nichols, Iowa, Jan. 29, 1921, at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 21 days.
He was united in marriage with Miss Sophrona Terhune in April 1889. To this union was born three children, Mrs. C. M. Duff of Blockton; H. L. Ramsay of Nichols and David Beryl Ramsay who died in France Oct. 8, 1918 and was buried in Bedford Nov. 15, 1920.
Mr. Ramsay was engaged in business at Bedford for about twenty years, moving to New London in 1894 and later to Nichols where he resided until his death.
He united with the Presbyterian church many years ago and transferred his membership to the M. E. church at Nichols when he moved there. He adorned his Christian profession with a godly life and was a faithful member of the church militant until called upon to join the church triumphant.
He was of a quiet, unassuming nature and was highly respected by his friends for his most sterling qualities.
His son and daughter and their families and two brothers, W. M. Ramsay of Burlington and H. M. Ramsay of Bedford, survive him, his wife having died on Oct. 2, 1897.
Funeral services were held at Bedford Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 1, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Lumbar, and interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 5, 1970 p. 7
Graveside Services Mon. For Morna Duff
Graveside services for Morna [Ramsay] Duff, 86, of Bedford, a native of Blockton, were held at Fairview Cemetery Monday conducted by Rev. John D. Kerr. Mrs. Duff died January 29 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital.
She is survived by a daughter, Margaret [Alice] Jones, in California and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Fred Jordon, Phoenix, Ariz.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 26, 1959
C. M. Duff Rites In Bedford Thursday
C. [harles] M. [orton] Duff, a druggist in Blockton for many years, died Monday, March 16, at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville.
Last rites were held Thursday afternoon, March 19, at the Wetmore Funeral Home here. Clarence D. Moore of Clarinda and Rev. E. M. McCahill officiated. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.
Charles Morton Duff, son of William [D.] and Alice [King] Duff, was born in Wever, Iowa, February 22, 1882 and died at the age of 77 years, 24 days.
He graduated from Garden Grove High School. Also from Drake University, School of Pharmacy in 1904.
He was married to Miss Morna Ramsay in June 1906 at New London, Iowa.
There are two children, a son, Morton Ramsay and a daughter, Margaret Alice West.
Mr. Duff was a member of the Blockton Methodist church and was active in all phases of civic life. In 1951 he received a commendation for 50 years of service in the pharmaceutical field with a letter of appreciation from the Governor of Iowa, William Beardsley.
He retired from his drug store at Blockton to take up residence In Bedford, after a year in California.
He is survived by his wife, two children and five grandchildren.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 26, 1959
Mrs. Marion Jetton At Sister's Rites
Mrs. Marion [William] Jetton [Eva Ferne Clark] of New Market spent the last two weeks in Phoenix, Arizona, during the illness of her sister, Mrs. Cora Irene Edwards. Ensign Thomas C. [lark] Jetton from San Diego, California, spent the weekend in Phoenix, with his mother.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Irene Edwards, 42, who died Tuesday, March 17, were conducted Thursday. Born in New Market, Mrs. Edwards moved to Phoenix 33 years ago, where she attended grammar school and was graduated from high school. She is survived by a daughter, Gayle Irene Edwards and a son, Paul F. Edwards, both of Phoenix, and her sister, Mrs. Marion Jetton [Eva Ferne Clark] of New Market.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 26, 1959
Chester R. Williams Died At Oakdale
Chester R. Williams, son of the late George R. [iley] Williams and of Mrs. Sina A.[daline Dailey] Williams of Blockton, was born at Diagonal, Iowa, April 28, 1901 and died at Oakdale, Iowa, March 13, 1959.
He moved with his parents at an early age to Blockton, where he grew to manhood. He attended Blockton schools and college at Chillicothe, Mo. He was a skilled carpenter by trade.
He was preceded in death by his father, George R. [iley] Williams, on March 26, 1958.
He leaves to mourn his death, his mother, Mrs. Sina A. [daline] Williams; two children, Junior and Norma Dean of Washington State; one sister, Mrs. John H.[arrison] Hipsley [Estelle Williams].
Funeral services were held at the Rhoades funeral Home in Mt Ayr., Monday, March 28, Rev. Clarence Moore officiated. Burial at Blockton.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday March 21, 1907
Socrates Williams, of Blockton, who shot himself with a 22 cal rifle early last Tuesday morning, died at one a. m. Monday at the Ensworth hospital in St. Joseph. The body was taken to Blockton on the afternoon train, and the funeral and interment took place there Tuesday, No operation was performed, as the surgeons were convinced that any attempt to remove the bullet would only have hastened the end.
[WILLIAMS, SOCRATES]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 21, 1907
Bad Affair at Blockton An Old Resident Shoots Himself in the Forehead
Socrates Williams, of Blockton and one of the best-known men of this vicinity, is laying at the point of death in the hospital at St. Joe, the result of a gunshot wound in the head. Whether the wound was caused by an accident or whether the bullet was sped with suicidal intent, is not known and probably will always remain an unsolved question.
Tuesday morning early, Mr. Williams left the house and went out into the yard and a little later when his wife went out to call him she found him laying on the ground unconscious. A rifle was by his side and in his forehead, just over the right eye, was a little hole, through which oozed the blood and brains.
A surgeon was at once summoned, but his efforts were unavailing. On the afternoon train Dr. Geiger of St. Joseph arrived and that same evening the wounded man was removed to the hospital. An operation was performed as soon as the hospital was reached but no favorable result can be noted. In fact, at last reports, the change if any was for the worse.
Mr. Williams for more than a quarter of a century resided on the farm a few miles northeast of Blockton but a few years ago, decided to retire from active business life and moved to town. He has always stood high in the estimation of all who knew him, and his friends are numbered by the hundred.
Mr. Williams is a veteran of the Civil War and some years ago an operation was performed hoping to relieve him of an injury he received in the service. If the sorrowful happening of Tuesday morning was caused by his own deliberate act, it can only be accounted for by his mind being temporarily unbalanced by ill health and suffering caused by this old trouble.
[WILLIAMS, SOCRATES]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 21, 1907
At about 6 o'clock Tuesday morning Socrates Williams arose and after building the fire, stepped out into the yard and shot himself in the temple with a 22 rifle. The bullet passed through a part of the head but did not kill him instantly. Mr. Williams had been drinking Monday and it is thought was perhaps despondent over the death of a little grandson which occurred recently in Oklahoma. He is still living but there is little hope of his recovery.
[WILLIAMS, SOCRATES]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 28, 1907
Socrates Williams of Blockton, who shot himself with a 22 cal rifle early last Tuesday morning, died at one a. m. Monday at the Ensworth hospital in St. Joseph. The body was taken to Blockton on the afternoon train and the funeral and interment took place there Tuesday. No operation was performed, as the surgeons were convinced that any attempt to remove the bullet would only have hastened the end.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 26, 1959
Gordon V. Netto Burial At Villisca
Gordon Netto, a resident of the community southeast of Bedford the past several years, died at his home Sunday, March 15 at the age of 74 years, four months, 19 days.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Bedford, Thursday afternoon, March 19. Rev. Elmer Baker, pastor of the church officiated. Burial in Arlington cemetery at Villisca.
Gordon V. [ernando] Netto, son of Otho J. and Laura E. [Powell] Ross Netto, was born October 26, 1884, at Imogene, Iowa, and he spent his early years in Montgomery county.
On July 18, 1909 he was married to Bessie Faye Long. To this union were born six children, one of whom preceded him in death as an infant. He also was preceded in death by one brother, Orlie Ross. They moved to Tennessee and resided there ten years. In 1985 the family moved to Villisca, to care for his aged mother. There they reared their family and all the children received their education at Villisca.
In 1942 they moved to Detroit. Mich., where they both worked in defense plants during the war. Upon returning to Iowa in 1948 they purchased an acreage southeast of Bedford and have lived there since.
At the age of 23 years he united with the Christian church at Villisca, later transferring his membership to the Christian church in Bedford.
He is survived by his wife, Bessie; one son, Dallas of Detroit, Mich.; four daughters, Laura, Mrs. H. E. Storer, Council Bluffs, Gladys, Mrs. Howard Ronk of Detroit, Letha, Mrs. Ivan Carmichael of Villisca, Hazel, Mrs. John McAllaster of El Centro, Calif. There is also one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Shepherd of Sacramento, Calif.; 14 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, nine nieces and nephews.
Attend Netto Services
Among those from out of town who attended funeral services in Bedford for Gordon V. [ernando] Netto Thursday afternoon included the following: Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Netto and Donnie, Mrs. Howard Ronk and Jerry, Detroit, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Carmichael and Dale, Villisca; Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Storer and Larry, Council Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs. John McAllaster and David, El Centro, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Long, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Long, Michigan City, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Raper, Des Moines.
Taylor County Republican
Thursday March 27, 1902
Mortuary
Died, Friday, March 21, 1902 at 10:30 p. m, at her home in Bedford, Mrs. Hannah [June Cameron] Saxton, aged 63 years and 8 months.
Funeral services at the Christian church Sunday, March 23, at 2 o'clock p. m., Elder Lee Ferguson officiating. Interment at the Fairview cemetery.
Deceased is an old resident of this city, well and most favorably known by many.
Times-Republican
Thursday March 27, 1902
Obituary
Hannah [June] Cameron Saxton was born at Lima, Ohio, August 31, 1838. Here she grew to womanhood, then with her parents moved to Clinton County, Iowa, in 1851 and settled at DeWitt.
She was married to John T. Saxton August 14, 1857, and to them was born five children, Mrs. Alice Goff, of DeWitt, Mary Welch, of Creston, and Nettie Bowers, Sherman Saxton and Frank Saxton of Bedford,
All of these survive her except Mrs. Goff, who died at DeWitt August 7, 1883.
During the war Mrs. Saxton endured many hardships, as experienced by many. Mr. Saxton entered the service in 1862 and served to the close. They moved from Clinton County to a farm in Taylor County in 1878 where they remained eight years and moved to this city where they have since resided.
Mrs. Saxton died March 21, at 10:30 p. m., 1902. During her last sickness, which has been for one year, her Christian character has been manifested by her patience and appreciation of every little act of kindness. Her friends are legion, these with her husband, who has been very attentive to her, have added all to her comfort that it was possible. Only a day or two before her death she called each one of her family to her bedside and gave them words of advice and encouragement.
She confessed her Savior at 14 years of age, since which time her life has been one of a true Christian. To know her was to love her. Mrs. Saxton had been a great suffer and expressed herself, many times as being ready and anxious to go, though she said the Lord knew best and when He desired it, she knew that He would call her.
Besides her immediate family she leaves to mourn her departure one sister, Mrs. Goudie, of this city, and one brother, William Cameron, of Laramie City, Wyoming.
The funeral services were held in the Christian church yesterday at 2 o'clock, p. m. conducted by Eider Lee Ferguson, assisted by Rev. D. W. Griffith, and interment took place in the Fairview cemetery.
The church was filled with friends and neighbors who came to pay their last respects to one whom they respected and loved. The community mourns with the relatives.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 2, 1947 [p. 1]
Sherm Saxton Dies In Creston
Sherman [Saunders] Saxton, a resident of Bedford for many years, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Floyd Benson in Creston, where he was visiting over the holidays.
The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home this Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Eugene B. Nyman. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 16, 1947
Saxton Funeral Held Here January 2nd
Sherm Saxton, a resident of the Bedford community for many years, died Tuesday, December 31, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Floyd Benson in Creston where he was spending the holidays.
The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev Eugene B. Nyman. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
Sherman S. [aunders] Saxton was born at Dewitt, Clinton county, Iowa, February 26, 1866, being aged 80 years, 10 months and 5 days at the time of his death. At the age of twelve years he came with his parents, John T. and Hannah [June Cameron] Saxton to Taylor County, and made his home here the remainder of his life.
He was married to Miss Jennie [Martha Jane] Corder of Bedford on August 26, 1888. They were the parents of 6 children, one daughter Grace preceding him in death at the age of two years. Mrs. Saxton died March 23, 1905.
He is survived by one son, Harry E. [dward] Saxton of Bedford; four daughters, Mrs. Clare Benson, Mrs. Jessie Laughlin, Mrs. Mary LeBaron, all of Creston and Mrs. Esther Lomax of Grimes, Iowa.
Also by one brother, Frank Saxton, of Hepburn, Iowa, 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Mr. Saxton was a member of the Christian church for more than thirty-five years.
Bedford Times Press
Thursday November 19, 1953
Harry Saxton Rites Held Here Saturday
Harry Saxton of Bedford died at St. Francis hospital, Maryville, Nov 12, where he had been taken the same afternoon following a heart attack.
Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Benj. R. Hollis. Burial was in Clarinda cemetery.
Harry Edmond [Edward] Saxton, son of Sherman S. and Jennie Corder Saxton, was born June 22, 1889 near Bedford and died at the age of 64 years, four months and 20 days. He spent his entire life in Taylor and Page counties.
He was married to Nola Cline, August 21, 1909. To them were born three children, Eldon L. Saxton of Portland Oreg., Gwyneth Knight of Saint Joseph, Mo., and Daisy Bernice who died in infancy.
Left to mourn his passing are the son and daughter; one grandson, Jim Saxton; two granddaughters, Jeanne Saxton and Barbara Knight, four sisters, Mrs. Claire Benson, Mrs. Jessie Laughlin, Mrs. Mary LeBaron, all of Creston, Mrs. Esther Lomax of San Diego, Cailf.; one uncle Frank Saxton of Shenandoah.
[Note: His Missouri state death certificate gives his full name as Harry Edward Saxton.]
Taylor County Republican
Thursday March 27, 1902
Mortuary.
Died, John McDowell [McDowall], at his home in Marshall Township, at 3:30 o'clock p. m., March 18, aged 50 years.
The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Marshall, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Gravity, yesterday afternoon. Interment took place in the old Lexington Cemetery.
Deceased leaves a wife and three children. He was an old resident of this county and was a conservative man who made no enemies. He was extremely well thought of by his neighbors.
[spelling on tombstone is McDowall]
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday November 9, 1911
MINERVA SNOW FOUND DEAD BY HER SISTER
End of Life Came While Attending Poultry and Body Is Found on
Floor of the House
Lying on the floor of the poultry house the body of Miss Minerva Snow was found about 5 o'clock Tuesday evening by her sister, Miss Sarah Snow. It is believed that life had been extinct about twenty minutes, and that death resulted from heart failure.
Miss Snow, who resided with her sisters Rosella and Sarah Snow in West Bedford, had been affected with a cold and had complained some of heart trouble, but her condition was not thought to be serious and she was about the home as usual, doing her customary work.
She went to the poultry house to give attention to the chickens, and as she remained away from the house so much longer than usual her sister Sarah went to find her. When she entered the building she found the body lying on the floor, face downward. Her cries attracted the sister Rosella and the neighbors and the body was removed to the residence.
Dr. J. P. Standley was summoned, but he could only pronounce life extinct.
Miss Minerva Snow was the youngest of the sisters.
[Snow, Minerva]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday November 16, 1911 [p. 1]
Obituary
Minerva A. Snow was born Sept. 19, 1862 and departed this life November 7, 1911, age 49 years, 1 month and 18 days. She was a native of Iowa, having lived the greater part of her life in Taylor County.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Saturday morning, conducted by Rev. W. B. Thompson. Interment was made at the Memory Cemetery in Page county.
She leaves to mourn her death two sisters and three brothers: Misses Sarah and Rosella Snow, both of Bedford; Dr. M. [elville] U. [C.] Snow, of [New] Mexico; Dr. [Madison] Howard Snow, of Topeka, Kan., and Rev. Albert [Cushing] Snow, of Montana. All but the latter were present at the funeral.
[Snow, Minerva]
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday November 16, 1911
Minerva A. Snow.
Miss Minerva A. Snow was born in Taylor county Sept. 19, 1862, and died in Bedford Nov. 7, 1911 at the age of 49 years, 1 month and 18 days. For a number of years, she, with two sisters, have lived together in Bedford. Apparently she was the strongest of the three, but suddenly and without warning, death came at the time named. For many years she had lived the life of a devoted Christian, having united with the Methodist Episcopal church when 14 years of age. The funeral was held in the church at Bedford Saturday, November 11, the sermon being preached by her pastor, the Rev. Wm. B. Thompson. Interment was at Memory cemetery. Besides the surviving sisters, two brothers, Dr. M. [elville] C. Snow of New Mexico and Dr. M. [adison] H. [oward] Snow of Kansas were present at the funeral, the other brother Albert, not being able to attend.
[SNOW, MINERVA]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 9, 1911
Miss Minerva Snow – Miss Minerva Show died suddenly at her home in this city Tuesday evening at about six o'clock, heart failure being given by physicians as the cause of her demise. The lady had left the house to feed the chickens and being gone longer than was her custom, her sister went out to learn the cause. The sister was shocked to find the former lying on the floor of the chicken house and at once summoned physicians. They could do no good, however, as death had come before her sister found her.
The lady was well known in this city and the news of her sudden death brought sorrow to many. She was about forty years of age and leaves to mourn, her sister, Miss Sarah, with whom she made her home and three brothers, Dr. M. C. Snow of Mexico, Dr. Howard Snow, of Kansas and Rev. Albert Snow, of Montana. She was a member of the M. E. church of this place. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet. An obituary will be published later.
[SNOW, MINERVA]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 16, 1911
Mrs. Bryce Talbot arrived from Indianola Thursday afternoon called here by the death of her aunt Miss Minerva Snow. Miss Stella Snow arrived from Indianola Friday afternoon.
[SNOW, MINERVA]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 23, 1911
Dr. M. C. Snow and his daughter, Nellie, were here last week visiting relatives and old acquaintances. The doctor resides at Dexter, New Mexico and seems to like that country pretty well. It seemed good to shake hands with him once more. He was called to Bedford by the death of a sister who died very suddenly some two weeks ago and while in this country made this place a visit.
[Rimby, Margaret Blanch Williams]
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday November 9, 1911 [p. 1]
Mrs. S. A. Rimby.
Mrs. S. [impson] A. [lphus] Rimby [Margaret Blanch] of Stanford, Mont., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. [ohn] H. Williams, died at the home of her parents Tuesday morning at 10:30 oÕclock, aged 25 years. Funeral arrangements will not be made until time of arrival of her husband is known. Mrs. Rimby came here about three months ago in a poor physical condition. A short time ago it was thought she had recovered sufficiently to warrant her return to Montana, but she became worse and there was no further improvement before death.
[Rimby, Margaret Blanch Williams]
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday November 16, 1911
OBITUARY
Mrs. Margaret Rimby.
Margaret [Blanch] Rimby was born at Winters, Ill., February 26, 1885, and died November 7 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Williams. She was married April 2, 1906, to Simpson [Alphus] Rimby at Carbon, Ia. They made their home in Montana for a time, coming back to Quincy, Ia., about a year afterward. About two years ago they returned to Montana, going on a claim. Mrs. Rimby arrived here about three months ago, coming to the home of her parents on account of her failing health. She improved until about four weeks ago, when she began to fail. Her husband was in Stanford, Mont., at the time of her death, but arrived Friday morning.
Funeral services were held at the family residence at 11 o'clock Friday morning, conducted try Rev. W. B. Thompson, after which the remains were taken to Quincy, where services were conducted by Rev. A. Y. Cupp Saturday morning. Surviving are the husband, parents, four brothers and four sisters.
[Rimby, Margaret Blanch Williams]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday November 16, 1911
Obituary.
Margaret Blanch Williams was born at Winter, Illinois, February 26, 1885, and died at Bedford, Iowa, Tuesday, November 7, 1911.
She was married to Simpson [Alphus] Rimby at Carbon, Iowa, April 2, 1906. She had been in frail health for some weeks and her friends cherished the thought that she was improving, but complications ensued and death came quickly. Her husband at the time was on his claim in Montana, thirty miles from Ft Benton, but hurried here at once that he might be present at the last rites, which were held over the companion of his youth.
Brief services were conducted at the home of the parents by the Rev. Wm. B. Thompson, Friday, Nov. 10. Interment was at Quincy, Adams County, where more extended services were held.
[Rimby, Margaret Blanch Williams]
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa)
Wednesday November 15, 1911 p. 10
Quincy
The many friends were made sad on receiving the news of the death of Mrs. Simpse Rimby [Margaret Blanch Williams]. Mr. and Mrs. Rimby formerly lived east of Quincy, but at present had moved to Montana. The funeral services were held at the Quincy church, conducted by Rev. A. Y. Cupp, Saturday at 10 oÕclock, after which the body was laid to rest in the south Oakland cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones.
[Rimby, Margaret Blanch Williams]
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa)
Wednesday November 8, 1911 p. 5
Called to Bedford---Dale Rimby and his sister, Mrs. Frank Bixler, left for Bedford yesterday in response to a message stating that their sister-in-law, Mrs. Simpse Rimby [Margaret Blanch Williams], was not expected to live. Mrs. RimbyÕs home is in South Dakota, but she has been spending some time at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, in Bedford.
[Rimby, Margaret Blanch Williams]
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa)
Wednesday November 15, 1911 [p. 1]
Died in Bedford
Mrs. Simpse Rimby [Margaret Blanch Williams], whose serious illness was mentioned in our paper last week, passed away on Tuesday of last week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Williams in Bedford. The body was brought to Quincy, her former home, and funeral services were held at the Quincy church, Saturday morning, at 10 oÕclock, conducted by Rev. A. Y. Cupp. Interment was made in the Oakland cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Rimby moved to Stanford, Mont., a while ago, but Mrs. Rimby was not well and had been at the home of her parents nearly three months. Her death has cast a shadow over many friends.
[RIMBY, MARGARET BLANCH WILLIAMS]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 9, 1911
Mrs. S. A. Rimby – Tuesday morning at ten o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. S. A. Rimby at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Williams, on Court street. The home of the deceased is at Sanford, Montana, her husband being now on his way to this city in answer to the telegram announcing the death. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made and they will not be complete until the arrival of Mr. Rimby.
Mrs. Rimby arrived in this city about three months ago and has since been visiting her parents. For some time past her health has been quite poorly but her condition was not considered serious until about three weeks ago. Her age was 26 years, 8 months and 18 days. Many friends of the family will extend heartfelt sympathy in the loss of their loved one.
[RIMBY, MARGARET BLANCH WILLIAMS]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 16, 1911
S. A. Rimby arrived here Friday morning from Stanford, Mont., called here by the death of his wife.