Athey, Arminda J. Holland -

Arminda J. Athey, daughter of Henry and Nellie Holland, was born at Petersburg, Menard county, Ill., April 29, 1835. Died at the home of her son, I. H. Athey in Chicago, Ill., August 14, 1912, after an illness of a few hours.

On April 30, 1856, the subject of our sketch was married to Thomas I Athey at Petersburg, Ill , where they lived until the following year, when they moved to

a farm not far from Lincoln, Ill., where they resided until 1869, when they moved to the place now known as New Holland, Ill. It was at this place that Mr. Athey died December 10, 1877.  Mrs. Athey, accompanied by her children left Illinois during October, 1879, and located near Douglas, Kan., where she owned her home till death. The last ten years or more of her life, however

were spent with her children, the major portion of which was with her oldest son, T. N. Athey, of Blackwell, Okla. Mrs. Athey was converted under the preaching of Rev. W. C. Bell, and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian

church at Richmond Grove, now New Holland C. P. church, in 1873. She remained a faithful member and a true, consistent Christian until the master said: “It is enough, come up higher.”  Those of her family who preceded her to the better world, the husband as before mentioned, and two infant daughters, Minnie J., and Hattie E.

Those who survive are: Mrs Kate E. Seibert, Blackwell, Okla. Mrs.. Lucy A. Copeland, Lenox Iowa; T. N. Athey, Blackwell Okla.; I. H. Athey, Chicago, Ill.

Mrs. Mary E. Osborn, Douglas Kan., and B. F. Athey, Los Angeles, Cal., also one brother, O W. Holland, New Holland, Ill. and one sister, Mrs. Lucinda Mac-

Murphy, Hebron, Neb. All the children except Mrs. Osborn, who is in ill health, were present at the funeral. 

The funeral services were held from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in New Holland, Ill., at 3 o'clock in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and sympathiz.ing friends. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Charles

A. Galloway, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church of Lincoln, Ill. Interment was made n the Richmond Grove cemetery.

So ends the mortal existence of one who was a devoted wife, and mother, a kind neighbor and above all a consistent Christian. Every thing possible was done for her during her brief illness that could be done by human hands and no means were spared in the preparation for her burial. May her life continue to be a great force in shaping the lives and destinies of her children, other relatives and friends, and her death be another strong evidence to them that there is a better world than this.—Lincoln (Ill.) Herald.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 29, 1912

Bartlett, Alva –

Bartlett, Iva –

Not since the terrible Villisca murders have the people of Creston been so shocked as they were Sunday morning by an awful double killing.  Alva Bartlett, a helper in the "Q" blacksmith shops, who resides at 304 North Birch street shot and killed his wife, and then turned the weapon, a 32-calibre

Revolver, upon himself with equally fatal effect. Death was instantaneous

in both cases.

The scene of the horrible tragedy is a one story, five room house on North Birch street, on the west side of the street. The front room on the north side of the house is the parlor, with the living room directly  in the rear. The two

rooms on the south side of the house are bed rooms, the front having been used by Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett, while their fifteen year old daughter, Elda, has

been occupying the rear bed room.  The kitchen is a small addition on the rear of the house, and directly north of the kitchen is a small shed kitchen.

About 7:00 o'clock Mrs. Bartlett arose and entered the bedroom of her daughter, and remarked that she had passed a restless night and had not got much sleep.  The daughter invited her to share her bed, but  she declined saying that she would prepare breakfast, and then return to bed.

She passed from the room, and the daughter fell asleep again, only to be awakened almost instantly by the sound of the shot that took her mother’s life.  She leaped from her bed and rushed out into the living room just in time to see her father place the revolver to his temple and kill himself. 

She immediately rushed to the home of her nearest neighbor, Walter Percy, and brokenly told the heart rendering story.  Mr. Percy together with John Roberts, another neighbor, hurried down town and told Chief of Police Win. Exline of the terrible tragedy, Chief Exline called Sheriff J. V. Mason, Coroner Jas. McKee and Dr. W. K Keith, and they all hastened to the scene.

Mrs. Bartlett was found in the shed kitchen with a bullet hole in her  left temple. She was lying upon her back with her head resting upon a basket of fruit jars.  Mr. Bartlett was lying face up in the main kitchen with a bullet

wound slightly above and to the rear of the right temple.

The murder had evidently been committed while the wife was getting a bucket of coal. That the husband was careful to make sure of her death was proven by a black circle around the bullet hole, caused by powder burns, showing that the shot had been fired at extremely short range. 

Jealousy seems to be the motive of the terrible crime, as at several times the woman had received the attentions of other men, and had only lately returned from at trip to Topeka, Kansas, with a man she had met while in a sanitarium in Kansas City, taking a cure for the morphine habit to which she was

addicted. She had written to her husband from Topeka, stating that she was better satisfied where she was than at home with him and intended to remain. He had notified the local authorities and tried to get them to prosecute her paramour under the white slave law, and to force his wife to return home. While preparations .were being made to put his plans into action, however, she returned home.

He evidently determined at that time to commit the double tragedy as he had had his insurance policy changed making his daughter the beneficiary instead of his wife.

Two of Mr Bartlett’s brothers took their own lives. Joe, the oldest brother committed suicide about fifteen years ago and Charlie, the brother next younger than Alva shot himself 6 years ago.

The bodies were removed to the undertaking rooms of Charles and Roy Emerson and prepared for burial.    The inquest was held there yesterday afternoon at 1 o’clock under the direction of Coroner McKee, and the verdict of the jury which consisted of D G Harvey, Walter Percy, and W H Hamilton was as follows:  “We the jurors find in this case that Iva Bartlett came to her death from being shot by a revolver in the hands of Alva Bartlett, done to commit murder.  We also find that Alva Bartlett came to his death from a gun shot fired from his own hand.”

The funeral will be held at the home this afternoon at 1:00 o'clock, Rev. B. B. Braden, pastor of the Baptist church officiating. Interment will be made in Prairie Lawn Cemetery near Spaulding.—Creston American

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday November 21, 1912

Catlett, Mabel -

Mabel Catlett was born in Jackson county, Mo., October19th, 1903, and died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Catlett on Wednesday, July 3ist, 1912 it the age of 8 years, 9 months and 23 days. 

Mabel had been a patient and cheerful sufferer for several months and although her loved ones knew that she could not survive very long, her death was rather unexpected.  Brief funeral services were held at the home on Thursday afternoon, Rev J. C. Orth officiating. Interment  took place  in Stringtown cemetery.  The parents, and brother and sisters have the sincere sympathy of their many friends.

Lenox Times Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 8, 1912

Dowell, Mary Elizabeth Tanner -

The body of Mrs. S. A. Dowell, whose death followed an operation for tumor, in a hospital at Creston, was sent to Lenox last Monday and taken from here to Clearfield for interment. The deceased lived near Conway and was about 60 years of age.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 18, 1912

Ely, Charles W. -

Charles W. Ely was born Dec. 14, 1859, died Oct. 18, 1912 aged  52 years, 10 months and 4days.

He was the only son of James and Julia Ely. He was born in Athens Co., Ohio. At the age of nine he moved with his parents to Knox Co., Ill., and in 1875 they

came to Taylor county, Iowa.  During the past year the father, James Ely, has passed to the home beyond; now the son, Charles, has gone to be with him. The mother, Mrs. Julia Ely, survives him and is thus twice sorely bereft in such

a short time.

He was married to Ada M. Reeve on Dec. 7, 1881. She passed away on Nov. 25, 1907. Four children survived her death: James L. Ely, Lulu B. Walter, George Grover Ely and Julia Ely.  All of these children, three of whom are married, have lived in this locality close to their childhood home so that the family circle has continued unbroken except by the advent of death. There are six grandchildren in these homes.

On Nov. 7, 1908, Mr. Ely was united in marriage to Lucy Berry, who after only four short years of married happiness is thus left to mourn his loss.

When a young man he united with the Calvary Methodist church on the Clearfield charge.  A large circle of friends will deeply regret his loss. Few men

have enjoyed the acquaintance and friendship of as large a number of his neighbors and associates. Mr. Ely has been active in public life in this community and county and has been the recipient of many honors at the hands of his fellow citizens.  Words are inadequate to express the sorrow of this sudden death and to convey to the loved ones any fitting mark of sympathy.

A very large crowd gathered at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon,

Oct. 20, at 2:30, where fitting services were held in charge of Rev. Joe W. Goodsell. Interment took place in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 24, 1912

Emerson, Doc L –

After an illness of over a year from heart trouble, Doc I. Emerson died at the home of his brother A. L. Emerson, in Hiawatha, Kans., Aug. 4, 1912, at 7:30 p. m.  Deceased was confined to his bed for over five months. He was born in West Point, Iowa, July 29, 1871, and came to Lenox, Iowa, in 1901 and was married to Elina Ely, March 20, 1902. Besides his wife, he leaves two brothers, A. L,. Emerson of Hiawatha, Kansas, and Coraline Emerson of Chicago, Ill., to mourn his loss, his father, mother, four brothers and two sisters having preceded him to the great beyond. He was a member of the Yeoman lodge for

ten years. He was a good husband.  Well thought of by his friends; a useful life ended early in years.

The body was brought to Lenox, arriving here Tuesday on the 1:24 passenger. Brief services were held at the Presbyterian church, Rev. J. C. Orth officiating, after which interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 8, 1912

Evans, Benjamin Grant –

Benjamin Grant Evans was born in Coal Valley, Rock Island County, Ill. Feb. 24, 1866.  Died at his home in Lenox Nov. 7, 1912 at the age of 46 years, 8  months and 14 days.  He was the son of D E and Sarah M Evans.  The father died Jan. 23, 1906.  The mother survived and is thus left to mourn the loss of their only child.

From Ill. the family came to Ia. taking up their residence on a farm 6 miles northeast of Lenox in Adams Co.  In 1891 the moved to Lenox where they have lived up to the present time. 

He was married to Lettie Cochran on December  22, 1887.

One cl.ild was born to this union, Mrs. John Haigler. There are two grand children, Ruth Lenore Haigler, 3 years old and John Frederick Haigler, i year of age.  During these years that Mr. Evans has resided in Lenox he, and his family have been closely allied with the social and business interests of the community. He has a large circle of friends and associates who deeply regret his death and unite in expressing sympathy to the bereaved ones.

He was a member of the Masonic and Modern Woodman Orders of Lenox, and the Knights of Pythias Also a member of the Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Corning.

Services were conducted at the M E Church by Rev. Joe W. Goodsell. The remains were laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery with full Masonic honors. A large delegation of brother Masons was present from Corning.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday November 14, 1912

Franklin, Ray -

A phone message from Tingley last Saturday afternoon conveyed the information that Ray Franklin had died very suddenly. Later the particulars of his death were received. Mr. Franklin was assisting a neighbor with his wheat

harvest and had been at work but a short time after the noon hour when he was seen to topple over while in the act of placing a cap sheaf on a shock. Those who hastened to give assistance found that death had been instantaneous.

Mr. Franklin lived for several years on the Franklin farm just east of town. For a time he was associated with Geo. Lyddon in the real estate and insurance business. About three years ago he purchased a farm near Tingley, which he has since operated.  His health has been impaired since he suffered an attack of appendicitis about ten years ago, for which he was operated on. Mr. Franklin was a young man possessing sterling qualities and was a general

favorite among his acquaintances.  The entire community here is saddened

by the sudden ending of this life in the prime of manhood.

Albert Kay Franklin was born in Illinois in 1876. Later the Franklin family moved on a farm near Clearfield and about ten years ago moved to the farm east of Lenox.  After the death of his father, Ray remained some time on the old homestead; later he moved to Lenox. He leaves a wile, formerly Miss Elgin Hodges, one child, a mother and three brothers.

The body was brought to Lenox where funeral services were held Tuesday, at 10 a. m., in the Christian church, conducted by Rev. I. H. Fuller. The hotly was laid to Fairview Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 11, 1912

Garretson, Charles K. -

The  funeral of Charles K. Garretson was held from the residence of H E Rogers last Friday.  Mr Garretson formerly resided three miles north of town, on the farm now owned by J F Porter.  About thirteen years ago he moved to a farm near Sharpsburg and later to Blockton, leaving there about eight years ago for Payallup, Wash. where he resided until his death June 1^st.  The body was accompanied here by the deceased's wife and son Harley. Mr. Garretson was 66 years of age and was most highly esteemed by all who knew him. While a resident of Adams county he was an honored member of the Lenox Presbyterian church. Rev. J. C. Orth conducted the funeral services and the body was interred in Fairview cemetery, beside a son who died several years ago.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 13, 1912

Gill, Thos. –

Word was received here Monday to the effect that Thos. Gill, who formerly owned a farm a few miles north of Lenox, was drowned in California. Monday's Omaha News contained an account of Mr. Gill's death and stated that he had been thrown into a swimming pool, at Fresno, by practical jokers

and was drowned before he could be taken out. Mr. Gill lived on his farm north of town for a period of about ten years. About two years ago he sold his farm and since that time has traveled a great deal, visiting Europe and the southern section of the United States. The newspaper article that told of his death, stated that Mr. Gill was in California for the purpose of making an investment

in real estate. The deceased was unmarried and about forty years of age.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 8, 1912

Gill, Thos. –

A coroner's inquest over the body of Thomas Gill failed to throw any additional light on the case.  Several witnesses were called but none knew the parties responsible for his death. As stated last week Mr. Gill was thrown into a swimming pool at Fresno, Cal. by four men, Aug. 4 and being unable to swim was drowned, the body being found about a half hour after the drowning occurred. Mr. Gill was stopping with E. B and R. K. Piper and the Pipers and Gill were bathing in the pools Sunday afternoon. Some of the bathers amused themselves by throwing people in bathing suits into the water. Mr. E. B. Piper

and Gill were sitting on the sand near the pool when four men came along and tossed Piper into the water. He swam to the other side of the tank not thinking that Gill would be thrown in as he told the parties he could not swim. A lady who witnessed the throwing of Gill into the water stated on the witness stand that four men seized Gill and threw him into the tank where the water was eight feet deep. She did not think anything more of the matter as that kind of act was common among the brothers as bathers. She stated she did not know or could not identify  them but recalled that two of them wore suits that were distinguishable from the others by their color and emblems. Although there were many witnesses no one was able to identify the guilty persons.  The jury returned a verdict of 'Homicide, caused by drowning by being thrown into the water by party, or parties unknown to the jury."  These facts were gleaned from articles in the Fresno Herald handed to us by Arlo Richard who has relatives living at Fresno and sent to him copies of the paper

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday August 15, 1912

Haering, Samuel –

Samuel Haering was born in Dettingen,Wirtemburg,  Germany March 31, 1829 and died at his home of Sabbath morning, Oct. 6, 1912 , at the age of 83 years, 6 months and 6 days.

Married Regina Wurster in 1856 and came to America with his bride to establish a home in this country. They settled in Jo Davies County, Illinois. Mrs. Haering died here in 1869 leaving besides the husband, five young children,

two sons and three daughters. The following year the deceased was united in marriage to Rosenia Hermann who with her three children survives him. In

the spring of 1882 the family removed to Iowa, settling upon a farm three miles west of Lenox. The deceased had been in failing health for nearly a year and little hope was expressed for his life in the early spring, but he rallied

considerable in the summer.  About two weeks ago he was compelled to take to his bed and it was apparent at once that it was a question of a very little time. The summons came on Sabbath as the bells called the people to their respective places of worship.

Mr. Haering united with the Evangelical Lutheran church in his native laud and after coming to this country he was elected an elder in the Church in Illinois. Four years ago upon the arrival of the present pastor of the church

he requested that he and his wife be received into the membership of the First Presbyterian church. He was greatly interested in the German work of that church because of the pleasure and comfort it gave to him as well as others. When the new building project was undertaken he showed especial delight

and when he learned a few days ago that the work was done he desired to be permitted to see it, which request could not be granted to him on account of his extreme weakness.

The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the home where Mr. Orth conducted them in German and later at the Presbyterian church in the English language after which his body was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery.

Besides the widow he is survived by the following children; Mrs Katherine Wurster, of Lenox, Mrs Carrie Gustafson of Omaha. Mrs Elizabeth Olson, Mr. John Haering, Samuel Haering, Mrs. Mary Boltinghouse and Mrs Paulina Paymal, all of Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 10, 1912

Houghland, O. A. -

O. A. Houghland of Chariton, here with his family visiting relatives, dropped dead in the First National Bank at 2:30 today. Mr. Houghland, who was an architect, was conferring with the committee appointed to secure a new hotel,

and we learn that he had just submitted his plans for such a building a few moments before his death.  The deceased was about fifty years of age and a brother-in law of John Noble.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 8, 1912

Hufnagle, Frankie Henri –

Frankie Henri Hufnagle, only son of Mr and Mrs Simon Hufnagle was born May 18, 1897, and he departed this life October 31, 1912, at the early age of 15 years, 5 months and 13 days.

Frankie has been a partial invalid for a number of years and a couple of years ago the parents removed to Lenox in order that he might receive their undivided attention and care.  While his physical strength grew gradually less no danger for his life was noticeable until a few days before his death. The worn and weary body had served its purpose; the bright and happy and Christ

filled spirit was prepared for the better land—-the Father's Home. With a fond goodbye to his loved ones he fell asleep, safe in the arms of Jesus.

When his parents removed to Lenox, Frankie joined the Presbyterian

Sabbath school and remained a faithful and greatly interested member of the same until his physical weakness made his going impossible. His cheerful

and happy disposition endeared him to  all who ever came in contact

with him and the memory of his life will be a blessing to all who survive him. The entire community  sympathizes with the sorrowing parents in their affliction.

The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon. A hymn and a prayer at the home  and the regular exercises at the M. E. church, after which his body was conveyed to Fairview cemetery to rest beside those loved ones gone before. His bright and happy face will be missed by the memory of his life is sweet and precious.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday November 7, 1912

Irwin, Moses -

Moses Irwin was born near Wooster, O., July 25, 1834. At an early age he removed with his parents to Scotland, Ind., and there in 1862 he was married to Miss Eliza Caldwell. To this union was born one son, J . Clark Irwin, who

survives him. In 1872 he removed to Pawnee City, Nebr., where he resided until 1899. He then spent awhile in Lenox, Iowa, and after the death of his wife about three years ago, he came to Richmond, Kansas, where, as the result of an

apoplectic affection he quietly passed away the afternoon of June 25^th.  His

funeral service was conducted on the following day, by his pastor J. D. Lytle speaking from the words of Psalm 127:2, "So He giveth His beloved sleep."

The next day his remains were taken by his son and laid away beside his wife, and little grandson at Lenox, Iowa.  From the address of his pastor we quote the following: "Our personal acquaintance with Grandpa Irwin reaches through two years, and this acquaintance has been very pleasant.  From the onset we found him walking in the fear of Lord, and in all His ordinances

and commandments, and his character was marked with the most profound convictions of gospel truth and duty. More than once in charge of the men's class in Sabbath School, we found his teaching peculiarly penetrating and

effective. Out of his life experience he was able to draw continually on a rich fund of illustrative anecdote, and even in ordinary conversation, his speech was always with grace, seasoned with the salt of logic and pleasantry. As a

consequence, he won many friends in his brief association with us, and he will be much missed, not  only in the home but by the pastor and his people at Richmond.  Except when abroad, or when hindered by sickness, his pew was

never vacant. He was early at every service, and in parting with him last Sabbath evening, agreement was made for a call at his home on Tuesday, but on driving up I found he had fallen asleep a few minutes previous. He had been feeling exceptionally well, enjoyed a bountiful dinner, and had seated himself at the window casement, and began a letter to his brother who lives at Pawnee, Neb.  In a little while his head was noticed bending gently on his arm.

The folks supposed he was asleep, and approaching him they found it was that………………….blessed sleep.  From which none ever woke to weep."  We almost envy him his easy, peaceful passage of the river, the blood, the undiscovered sea, as people speak of it, without a doubt, or storm of lingering distress at life's end. How like the ideal of the poet. [Poem]

Mr. Irwin is well known to the people here, having lived in Lenox and vicinity

While here for about ten years, he was a member of Lenox United Presbyterian church. Nothing need be added to the sketch above as it is a true of his life and character.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 4, 1912

Jones, Jesse W. -

Jesse W. Jones, a pioneer of Union county, passed away Friday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock at his home in Kent. He was one of the most prominent men in the county and well known here in Creston.  Deceased was born in 1842. He

moved to Warren county, Ill , in 1852 and to Union county, Iowa, in1869. He leaves a family of five children, three girls and two boys.  Creston News Advertiser

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 1, 1912

Krohmer, Maria Haas –

The community was shocked on Wednesday morning when word was received that Mrs. Joe Krohmer, who lives 4½ miles southwest of town had suddenly passed away.  Mrs Krohmer had been ailing for several weeks but she had been able to be about and her loved ones believed that a little time and special care would soon restore her.  Her family physician was called a few days ago and no fear of immediate danger was anticipated.  Feeling somewhat worse on Wednesday morning her physician was summoned to her bedside but she was beyond earthly relief.  Without a struggle or a pain she fell asleep and her earthly cares and troubles were ended.

Maria Haas was born in Dettingen, Germany, October 2, 1850 and died at her home on Wednesday morning, October 2nd, at the age of 62 years and 7 days. The deceased was united in marriage to Joe Krohmer, Oct. 5, 1887, coming

to this country the following spring. They settled upon a farm 4½ miles west of Lenox where they resided until the spring of 1900 when they moved to their present home 4½ miles southwest of town.  Mrs. Krohmer was little

known outside of her immediate neighbors and the German people of this community, as she scarcely ever left her home. Devoted to her home and family she endeavored to serve them unto the last.  While she loved her dear ones with great devotion she often expressed her love for the Fatherland and the dear ones resting there.

Mrs. Krohmer leaves to mourn her sudden death besides her husband, two sons and two daughters and one nephew whom she had received into her home as a young lad and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Friday morning at 11 o’clock Rev. J C Orth officiating.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 10, 1912

Larabee, Wm. -

Former Governor Win. Larabee passed away at his home in Clermont, last Saturday after in illness of several months. Mr. Larrabee was born in Connecticut in 1832 and came to Iowa in 1853. He was for 18 years state senator and served as governor for two terms. He was one of the real strong men of the state and held many positions of importance and honor and rendered valuable service to the state. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, at the home, near Clermont, and the services were of the simplest character.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 21, 1912

Neuhardt, Lela –

Lela, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Neuhardt, who lives a few miles north of Lenox died Saturday, Sept. 7^th at 7 p.m.  after an illness of a few hours.  Funeral services were held at the  home Monday at 2 o'clock in., Rev. Joe W. Goodsell, officiating. Interment was made in Fairview Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 12, 1912

Ridgeway, Philemon -