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Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday September 16, 1920 [p. 1][
Spirit Left Its Body
On Friday, Sept. 3rd, arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Turner a little boy weighing 13 lbs., but the spirit left the body at birth. Little Harold Dean Turner was laid away on Sunday, Sept. 5. E. E. Lowe held a short service. The father and mother are heartbroken over the loss of their first baby. The neighbors and friends extend their heart-felt sympathy to this young couple in their great loss. The little spirit is now with the angels in heaven where there is no sickness or sorrow.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 2, 1936 p. 4
Ben Bellis' Funeral Is Held In Conway
Funeral services for Ben Bellis, 54, of Conway, who died at the University hospital in Iowa City, Tuesday, June 23, from burns received in a gasoline explosion three months previous, were held at the Methodist church in Conway Thursday afternoon, June 25, conducted by Rev. W. C. Henn of Clearfield. Burial was in the Red Oak cemetery.
Ben Bellis, son of Adam and Julia [Ann Black] Bellis, was born in Red Oak, Iowa, Sept. 28, 1881. March 11, 1908, he was married to [Eva] Maude Pittman, and to them was born one daughter, Ruby, who, with the wife, survives.
His early life was spent in the vicinity of Red Oak, the family moving to Conway in 1912, where they had since resided. His life was short, but well spent. He made a gallant, though losing fight for his life. He was a good husband, a kind father, and a friend to all.
Surviving with the wife and daughter are four sisters and two brothers. They are Mrs. A. J. Dukeshier, Mrs. William Allshouse, and Mrs. S. A. Pimm, all of Red Oak; Mrs. A. C. Nelson and Jeff Bellis of Coburg; and William Bellis of Griswold.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 12, 1980 p. 8
Raymond Duncan Dies in California
Raymond J. [ohnston] Duncan, formerly of Bedford, who has resided in California for over 40 years, died May 25 in Auburn, California.
He had a massive brain hemorrhage two weeks ago. Still in a coma, he died at the hospital in Sacramento.
He leaves his wife Georgann of the home: two married children, Bill and Mary; and several grandchildren.
Anyone wishing to send a card to Georgann, her address is 27 Larkspur Ave., Auburn, California 95603.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 15, 1938
OBITUARY
J. W. Moffett
James Warren, son of George and Anna Mclntire Moffett, was born in Cedar County, Iowa, on May 19, 1856, and departed this life at Harrisburg, Illinois, Sept. 1, 1938, at the age of 82 years, 3 months and 13 days.
When very small, he moved with the family to Jefferson Co., and in 1876, with his parents, brothers and sisters, to Ringgold County and took up their residence on a farm one and a fourth miles east of the present site of Clearfield. Since then, his home has been in this community.
On October 2d, 1879, he was united in marriage to Margaret Amelia Gelvin who preceded him in death, Dec. 13, 1934. Four children came to bless this union— but two sons died in infancy. Those remaining are: —Ross E., of Provincetown, Mass., and Faye at home, who tenderly cared for her father during the last years of his life. Two brothers, Claude and John, preceded him in death. Besides his two children, he is survived by two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Alan Moffett of Provincetown, Mass.; one brother, Elmer of Clearfield; one sister, Mrs. Lottie Hogue of Blue Springs, Nebr.
The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, Sept. 4, conducted by Rev. C. A. Pollock. Burial was in the Clearfield cemetery.
[Moffett, Margaret Amelia Gelvin]
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday December 13, 1934 [p. 1]
Mrs. Warren Moffett
Margaret Amelia Gelvin was born in Crawford County, Penn., June 21, 1858, and died at her home in Clearfield, Iowa, December 3rd, 1934, aged 76 years, 5 mo. and 12 days.
Her father's family moved from Penn. to Illinois in 1865 and the following year to Washington County, Iowa. There they resided until 1874, when they came to Taylor County, locating just north of the present site of Clearfield.
At the age of fifteen years she made profession of her faith in Christ and became a member of the United Presbyterian church of Ainsworth. On coming to Taylor County her membership was changed to the Platte Valley congregation, and later, 1881, she became a charter member of the Clearfield U. Presb. Church. Of late years she was the only charter member remaining within the bounds of the congregation.
On Oct. 2, 1879, she was united in marriage to [James] Warren Moffett. To this union, four children were born. One died in infancy—and another, Ray, died at the age of nine months. Those who survive are Ross Moffett of Provincetown, Massachusetts, and Fay Moffett of Clearfield.
Her education was received in the Ainsworth public schools and a private academy at Washington, Iowa. She taught school several years after coming to Taylor County. During these recent months of illness, she was cheered repeatedly by visits from those who had formerly been her pupils.
To her, religion was not a thing for show; it must be a reality. Guided by the Golden Rule, she lived for others, a loving wife to her husband, a loving mother to her children, faithfully true to her own sisters and brothers. She was a help and inspiration in the church and community.
Her golden wedding anniversary was celebrated October 2nd, 1929. She was a happy participant in the Semi-centennial of the Clearfield congregation, 1931.
Besides her husband and two children, she is survived by two grandchildren, Alan and Betty Moffett, of Provincetown, Mass.; two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Davis, Beaver City, Nebraska, and Mrs. Jennie Young of Coin, Iowa; two brothers, James and Hugh Gelvin, both of Clearfield, and many friends. Her hopes and ideals are beautifully expressed in the Twenty third Psalm: "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want."
Services were held in the Clearfield United Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon, December 6, conducted by her pastor the Rev. H. B. Hutchman. The interment was in Clearfield Cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 2, 1950 p. 7
NEW MARKET
Obituary - J. B. Marsell
J. [ames] B. [ird]Marsell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marsell [Sarah Jane Henry], was born July 22, 1872 on a, farm north of New Market and departed this life Jan. 24, 1950 at his home in New Market. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and three brothers, George, John [Robert] and Joe.
He was married to Daisy E. [tta Jane] Hicks March 12, 1895. To them was born one daughter Thelma.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife; daughter and granddaughter Margaret Franko and husband; and two great grandchildren, Jimmy and Mark Franko. Also two sisters, Mrs. Lula Shores of New Market and Mrs. Elma Hanshaw of Sac City.
He left the farm at the age of 20, moving to New Market in 1892. He lived in Taylor County all his life with the exception of two years, which he spent in Page County. He was in the mercantile business for forty-five years, working eight years as a clerk and for thirty-seven years was in business for himself.
He united with the Methodist church early in life, later uniting with the Baptist church, in which he was a faithful worker.
Services were held at the Baptist Church Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Clarence Moore. Burial was in Memory Cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 2, 1950 p. 7
NEW MARKET
Attend Marsell Rites
Those attending the funeral of J. [ames] B. [ird] Marsell from a distance were: Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Hanshaw, Mrs. R. J. Mann of Sac City; C. B. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Robertson, Mrs. Harry Schuler of Creston; Dr. Eard Pace of Evanston, Ill., Carl Pace of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Phipps and son Wayne of Farragut.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 2, 1950 p. 7
LENOX
Jesse Toland Dies
Jesse Toland, 57, died at his home 5 miles east of Lenox Tuesday. He had just returned home from the University Hospital at Iowa City, where he had been for observation, a few days before he died. He had lived at Kansas City, Missouri, a number of years before he moved to Lenox.
The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Arnold Funeral Home with Rev. C. W. Richardson officiating. Interment in the Lenox cemetery.
Survivors include: his wife Velma; one son, Jesse, Jr.; 4 brothers, Branch and Leslie of Lenox, Walter of Des Moines, Will of Illinois; 2 sisters, Mrs. Chester Pearson of Lenox, Mrs. Ruth Moore of Des Moines; and 2 grandchildren.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 17, 1946 p. 2
NEW MARKET
JOHN GLASSGOW DIES
Was Former Resident Here: Two Sisters, Two Brothers Survive
Word was received by relatives of the death of John Glassgow, which occurred January 4 at Pendleton, Oregon.
Mr. Glassgow was 72 years of age. He was born and spent his early life north of New Market. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Frank Noble [Myra Anna] of New Market and Mrs. Frank Herriott [Lola May] of Bedford; two brothers, M. [arion] R.[obert] Glassgow of New Market and Billy Glassgow.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 24, 1946 p. 5
Obituary – John Glassgow
John Glassgow, son of William [Clark] and Julia [Ann Roberts] Glassgow, was born on March 4, 1874, north of New Market, and died January 4 at the State Hospital at Pendleton, Oregon at the age of 71 years and 10 months.
He spent his early life in the vicinity of New Market, having gone west 43 years ago. He suffered a stroke January 2.
Funeral services were conducted at the hospital by the Chaplain and the body was cremated.
Those left to mourn his passing are two sisters, Mrs. Lola [May] Herriott of Bedford and Mrs. Mira [Myra] Noble of New Market; two brothers, M. [arion] R. [obert] Glassgow of New Market and Billy Glassgow of Omaha.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 17, 1946 p. 2
NEW MARKET
FORMER RESIDENT DIES
Mrs. John Marsell Succumbs In Cortez, Colorado
Mr. and Mrs. J. [ames] B. [ird] Marsell [Daisy Hicks] received word of the death of their sister-in-law, Mrs. John [Robert] Marsell, which occurred Tuesday, January 8, at her home at Cortez, Colorado, after a week's illness. Mrs. Marsell, nee Lucia Kimpton, was 76 years of age and spent the early part of her life in the vicinity of New Market. She is survived by eight children. Her husband died in 1943.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 31, 1946 p. 2
Obituary - Mrs. John R. Marsell
Mrs. Lucia Marsell, mother of Mrs. Opal Bertwell and Charles Marsell of Cortez, died at the Johnson Hospital Tuesday, Jan. 8, after an illness from which she lapsed into unconsciousness several days before.
Another son, Joe Marsell of Pampa, Texas, was here after being informed of her serious condition.
A resident of Cortez since 1934 when she moved here with her husband, the late John R. [obert] Marsell, Grandma Marsell had countless friends throughout the community.
The funeral rites were held January 19 from the Estel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Granberger officiating.
Lucia Kimpton was born In Potsdam, N. Y., July 16, 1870. She was the last of a family of twelve children. When a small child, she moved with her parents to Taylor county, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood. On Christmas Day, 1889 she was married to John R. [obert] Marsell, who preceded her two years ago, September 23.
To them were born eight children, all of whom survive. They are Frank, Dewey, James, Edith Williams, Ruby Brown, all of Kansas; Joe of Pampa, Texas; Charles and Opal Bertwell of Cortez. She also leaves twenty-five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
In 1905 the family moved to Rooks County, Kansas, where they lived until October 1934 when she and her husband and Opal moved to Cortez where they had since resided. While in Kansas in 1922 she was converted to the Pentecostal faith.
[Glassgow, Marion Robert "Manie"]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 31, 1946 p. 2
NEW MARKET
M. R. Glassgow Dies
Manie R. [Marion Robert] Glassgow died very suddenly Friday afternoon, Jan. 25, 1946 at his home north of New Market at the age of 76 years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Allie Criser of Wichita, Kansas and Mrs. Essie Morris of New Market; two sons, Edd Glassgow of Lead, South Dakota, and Ray Glassgow of New Market.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the Methodist church.
[Glassgow, Marion Robert "Manie"]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 31, 1946 p. 2
NEW MARKET LOCALS
Mr. and Mrs. Edd Glassgow and son, Edd Jr., of Lead, South Dakota, came Saturday called by the death of his father, M. [arion] R. [obert] Glassgow.
Taylor County Republican
Thursday July 11, 1878
The funeral of Mary E., daughter of Thomas and Lucetta Smith, took place on Tuesday of this week from the M. E. Church. It was largely attended, which bespoke deep sympathy for bereaved members of the family. Miss Smith was in her twenty-second year and was a lady of rare Christian culture, a member of the M. E. Church, and was beloved by all who knew her. She was a victim to consumption, and although dying young, the impress of her character will be left on all who knew her.
[Smith, Mary E.]
Iowa South-West
Saturday July 13, 1878 p. 3
DIED
At the residence of her parents in Bedford, July 8th, 1878, of consumption, Mary E., daughter of Thomas and Lucetta Smith, aged 21 years, 8 months and 15 days.
The funeral took place from the Methodist church on Tuesday, a large number of friends being in attendance. Miss Smith was well known in this community and was universally beloved. She was a member of the M. E. Church, of a quiet, unobtrusive disposition, but a firm consistent Christian. She died trusting in her Savior, her last hours being full of great peace. The friends and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community, and especially the one who is indeed bereaved in the death of this lady.
C. W. B.
Iowa South-West
Saturday July 13, 1878 p. 3
DIED---July 8th, 1878, at the residence of his parents in Bedford, of Typhoid Pneumonia, little Ralphie, son of W. C. and Minnie J. Whiffin, aged 1 year, 3 months and 16 days.
The funeral services were held from the house and was largely attended, bespeaking deep sympathy for the bereaved.
Taylor County Republican
Thursday July 11, 1878
—Died, in Washington Township, Taylor County, of diphtheria, on the morning of the 4th inst., CLAUDE, aged thirteen years, son of William Akey. Though removed from this life before its cares and trials had fallen heavily upon him, this youth, by his manly bearing and cheerful, active energy, gave promise of such manhood as the world needs. The loss bears with crushing weight upon his relatives, who will, after time has tempered the blow, always think of his early death with sadness, while the memory of his life and faith—for he trusted in Jesus—will be treasured with sacred thankfulness. H.
[Greenlee, Harley Umberfield, Jr.]
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday April 8, 1880
- A little son [Harley Umberfield, Jr.] of Mr. [Harley Umberfield] Greenlee, aged ten months, died on Sunday evening, of inflammation of the brain. The funeral took place on Monday.
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday October 7, 1880
—On Saturday last a little son [Walter] of R. [ichard] M. McCoy, of Lenox, aged about seven years, accompanied his father to a sand bank in the neighborhood for a load of sand. On their way home about three o'clock in the afternoon, they gathered and ate some black cherries. Reaching home, the boy, who had up to this time been perfectly well, became dull and sleepy and complained of being cold and chilly. He was put to bed and a physician was sent for, but the child sank rapidly and died within an hour after his return home. The attending physician pronounced the cause of his death to be congestion of the stomach, but it was so sudden and unaccountable that there are many who believe that the child was in some way poisoned by the cherries it had eaten, and this view finds some support, in the fact that a young man who was along and also ate of the fruit, also became dull and heavy and fell into a profound sleep. The child was buried on Sunday.
[McCoy, Walter]
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday October 7, 1880
—Mr. and Mrs. R. [ichard] H. McCoy, on last Saturday, were called to mourn the death of their little boy Walter. The little fellow went with his father to Platte, and while there ate something Mr. McCoy supposed to be cherries, but is now thought to be some poisonous berries. He died a very short time after arriving home, and was buried in the Lenox Cemetery on Sunday. The services were conducted by Rev. Brown, who gave a sound, practical sermon. A large congregation was present to witness the last sad rites. The sorrowing friends have the warmest sympathy of the community.
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday October 7, 1880
— Mr. William Bauchart [Bauchert, Jr.], and old citizen of Bedford, died last week, after a protracted and painful illness of more than a year. The funeral took place on the 30th ult., at the Christian Church, the services being conducted by Elder Kirkham.
Taylor County Republican
Thursday May 8, 1884
--Died, on Wednesday, May 7th inst., Susan, daughter of Z. T. and M. A. Stocks, aged 2 years, 1 month, and 12 days, of dropsy of the brain. The funeral services took place today at 2 P. M., from the residence of the parents, and were conducted by Rev. W. D. Bennett.
[Wright, Florence Lillian Bullock]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 21, 1955 [p. 1]
Mrs. Florence Wright Succumbed Sunday
Mrs. Florence [Lillian Bullock] Wright, 67, of Bedford died at Hand hospital in Shenandoah early Sunday morning, April 17 where she had been a patient the past week following a heart attack.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Bedford, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Wilbur Travis, pastor of the church. Burial in Fairview cemetery.
She is survived by five daughters and four sons: Mrs. Alice Murphy of Blanchard, Mrs. Mable Vawter and Mrs. Hazel Moore of Bedford, Mrs. Helen Schoenbauer of Abell, Md., Mrs. Mildred Nelson of Clearfield, Walter Wright of San Diego. Calif., Lee Wright of Dallas, Oregon, Wayne Wright of Boone, Cecil Wright of Sigourney
[WRIGHT, FLORENCE LILLIAN BULLOCK]
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, April 28, 1955, p. 4
Obituary – Mrs. Florence Wright
A kind and loving mother and a devoted member of the Christian church of Bedford, Mrs. Florence Lillian Bullock Wright, died Sunday, April 17 at the age of 67 years, three months, 29 days, while a patient in Hand Hospital, Shenandoah.
The daughter of Mary Ellen and Jesse Bullock, she was born December 18, 1887, near Rushville, Nebr., and was one of a family of nine children.
On Oct. 23, 1907, she was married David Bennett Wright from Kansas. To them were born five sons and five daughters: Alice Murphy of Blanchard, Mabel Vawter and Hazel Moore of Bedford, Mildred Nelson of Clearfield, Helen Schoenbauer of Abell, Maryland, Walter of San Diego, Calif., Wayne of Boone, Lee of Dallas, Oregon, Cecil of Sigourney and Lyle.
Preceding her in death were her husband on Oct. 4, 1944; her son Lyle, who was lost in action Dec. 13, 1944; one grandson, Jimmy Murphy; her parents; and one sister, Frances Watson.
Surviving with her nine children, 27 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren are four sisters and three brothers: Elva Arnold of Coin, Augusta Bartles of Shenandoah, Jesse Bullock of Parnell, Mo., William Bullock of San Diego, Calif., Charles Bullock of Independence, Oregon; Pearl Spangler of Essex, Elsie Croner of Harrison, Idaho.
All of the above named relatives were present for the last rites, as well as nieces and nephews.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 21, 1955 [p. 1]
Walter Dougherty Dies In Seattle
Walter C. Dougherty, a former resident of Bedford, died January 10 at his home in Seattle, Wash. Last rites and burial were at Lake City, Wash., on January 12.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida [Derrickson] Dougherty of the home. Also by a brother, Frank Dougherty of Bedford; and a sister, Mrs. Maude Van Deventer of Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. Dougherty had been married 59 years on December 4, 1954.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday October 26, 1944 [p. 1]
R. R. Pollock Dies; Funeral On Friday
R. [obert] R. [awley] Pollock of north Bedford died at his home early Wednesday morning. He had been in ill health for several years but his death came unexpectedly.
The funeral services will be held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 2 oÕclock Friday afternoon, October 27, conducted by Rev. G. L. Hufstader. Burial will be in the Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday May 12, 1955 p. 10
MAHAN DIES IN MISSOURI
Glen [n Clarence] Mahan, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John [Samuel] Mahan [Myra Graffis], pioneer residents of the Bedford community, died In Kansas City recently, according to word received by relatives here.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 11, 1937 p. 8
CAFE OWNER DIES
E. D. Dawson Succumbs After Week's Illness
E. [llis] D. [avid] Dawson, 45, for the past eight years owner and operator of the Dawson cafe at Hopkins, died at 7:30 o'clock Saturday evening at his home following a week's illness of pneumonia.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 o'clock Monday morning at the Swanson funeral home in Hopkins after which the body was taken to Skidmore for another service at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Christian church. Burial was in the Graham cemetery. Mr. Dawson was born in Holt County on March 16, 1891, and for a number of years conducted a cafe at Skidmore before moving to Hopkins eight years ago.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary T. [Long] Dawson of Skidmore; two sisters, Mrs. Claude Stultz of Maryville and Mrs. Myron Newton of Skidmore; and one brother, Leslie Dawson of Rockport.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 11, 1937 p. 8
NEW MARKET
Pioneer Succumbs
John Dougherty Was Resident of New Market 30 Years
John Dougherty, 81, one of the early pioneers of southwestern Iowa, died Saturday, Feb. 6, at his old home where his son Elmer now resides.
The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Walker Funeral Home In Clarinda, conducted by Rev, C. K. Shackleford of Mew Market.
John Washington Dougherty was the son of Gideon and Elizabeth Dougherty and was born July 27, 1855. He was married Miss Nancy Adeline Thompson in 1874. Four children were born to them, Mrs. Carrie Thomas and Elmer Dougherty of Clarinda, Mrs. Charles Pace of New Market, and one daughter, who died in infancy.
The greater part of his life was spent in Page and Taylor counties, making his home in New Market since 1908. He was a kind father and a good neighbor and leaves a large circle of friends by whom he will be greatly missed.
Besides his children he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Caroline Slaight of Clarinda and six grandchildren, Mrs. Ansel Depew of Clarinda, Mrs. Shelby Atkinson of Dexter, Mo., Mrs. Harry Winnell of Burlington, Mo., Helen Dougherty of Maryville, Florence Thomas of Chicago, and Theodore Dougherty of Clarinda; also one great grandson, Reo Depew of Clarinda.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 11, 1937 p. 8
NEW MARKET
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Pace, who have been spending several weeks with their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Atkinson at Dexter, Mo., arrived home Saturday, being called by the illness and death of Mrs. PaceÕs father, John [Washington] Dougherty.