Baumann, Leland Ray –

Leland Ray Baumann was born August 3, 1894, and died March 4, 1917. His life of twenty-two years and seven months was spent in the immediate vicinity of Lenox.  In 1903 he united with the Methodist Episcopal church. He attended the district school near his home and subsequently the Lenox high school, from which he graduated in the class of 1913. The first two years after graduation he devoted to school teaching. Since  that time his work alternated; in the winter it was teaching, in the summer farming. When taken ill on Friday evening, February 23 there remained three weeks to complete the winter term of school he was conducting. Plans for the near future were prominent

in his thoughts when he was stricken. In intervals of his suffering he conversed with his father about the farm work of the coming season which they were to carry on together. The thought of recovering from his serious sickness and of participation in the life plans and activities he had projected invested the coming years with their fairest prospects for him.  It was not to be. The disease which was recognized to have reached a serious stage, but which was expected to yield to remedy and vigilant care, wrought its fell work. At near three o'clock on Sunday morning, March 4th, the watchers noted a sudden and alarming change. A few minutes later he passed away. He leaves father and mother and a large number of personal friends.

The funeral was held in the Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon, March 6th, attended by a large concourse of people. The sermon was preached by the Rev. W A. Morgan, a recent pastor of the church, and burial was made in Fairview Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 8,1917

Benson, Thelma –

Thelma Benson, the six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs G Z Benson, died early Monday morning.  Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon and the body was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery.  The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their little girl.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 8, 1917

Cain, Anne Feeney -

Died, Mrs Michael Cain at the family residence near Lenox, April 28.  While in failing health for some time she was up and around and attending to her usual duties during the day.  After the evening meal she conversed cheerfully for some time retiring early when her daughter who attended her noticed that all was not well, and hurriedly administered restoratives , but she passed away suddenly—hence her death comes as a surprise and a shock to her many friends.

Mrs Cain, whose maiden name was Anne Feeney was born in Ireland in 1840.  She emigrated at the age years old with her parents to New York, later coming west and settling in Garry Owen, Jackson county, where about fifty years ago she was united in marriage to Michael Cain who preceded her in death several years ago.  Twenty-five years ago she moved with her family to Adams county, and resided in this vicinity since that time.

She is survived by the following children; Silas, Joseph, Miss Linda at home, Mrs. Joseph Lyman and Mrs. Joseph O'Connell, both of Corning. Edward, who travels, was not located and one daughter, Mrs. James Cannon, of Bernard,

died four years ago.

The funeral took place Tuesday morning from the family residence to St. Patrick’s church Lenox, where requiem Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father 0'Sullivan who also officiated at the grave-side.

The casket bearers were Messrs. George Tracy, John McGrath, James McDonald, Harry Jones, Thos. Ford and Chris Trost.  Those from a distance who attended the funeral were James Cannon and James Feeney, of

Bernard, Mrs. John O'Connor, of Debuque, and J. F. Feeney of Zwingle.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 3, 1917

Campbell, Thomas –

Thomas Campbell, who died at Cottage Hospital at 1 pm February 14 of pneumonia was born near Brampton Canada  February 18, 1843.  Had he lived until Sunday Feb. 18 he would have been 74 years old.  His parents were natives of Scotland.  He came to the US in 1863, settling near Rock Island, Ill.  In 1870 he purchased land in Adams  Co., walking from Afton, Iowa to the McDuffie home in Platte township.  In 1878 he moved his family to Lenox, Iowa where he lived until 5 years ago when he moved to Creston, Iowa.  July 11,1866, at Rock Island, Ill. he was married to Anna Howell.  July 11, 1916 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their present home on New York Ave.

There are eight living children: Robert, Frank, Mortimer of  Washington; Arthur and Wilfred of Wisconsin; Ira of Lenox; Mrs Warren Simpson of Creston; Ethel, who resides at home.  Mrs A B Love preceded her father a few years ago and two sons died in infancy.  Twelve grandchildren, together with his wife and children mourn his death.

He united with the ME Church at the age of 22 years in Coal Valley, Ill.  He was always willing to help in any good cause, or help in time of trouble.   He was a kind, loving husband, a devoted father, one all his children loved to honor.  His home has always been open to his friends. Never too busy to pass a kind word along.  All children loved him.  Words are inadequate to express the esteem in which he was held by his friends and neighbors.

He belonged to the I O O F for about 48 years, holding his membership at the Kent Lodge.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 22, 1917

Cochran, Alexander H. -

ALEXANDER H. COCHRAN

Mr. Cochran was born in County Derry, Ireland, March 29, 1837, and died April 2, 1917, in his own home southeast of Lenox. He had not been well for some years and at his advanced age was not able to throw off the complication of diseases that set in toward the close of his life. He was but a bit of a boy when his parents crossed the Atlantic in 1850 and settled like pioneers in the new country near Quincy, Ill. On June 6, 1861, he married Miss Nancy Powell. To them were born nine children, six of whom are still living: Mrs. Nancy Day, of Oregon, Joseph Cochran, near Sharpsburg, Mrs. Tillie Short, Conway, Mrs. John Edwards and Mrs Luther Hurley of Lenox and Harry Cochran of Clearfield.

From 1864 to 1883 Mr. Cochran lived in Hancock County, Ill., and since that time lived in Taylor County, Iowa. Here he was well and favorably known. His neighbors loved him and speak well of him.  For many years he was a

member of the Presbyterian church to which he was devoted and in which he worshipped until the infirmities of old age set in and confined him to his home.

The funeral service was conducted by Rev. A. L. Davidson from the residence at 10 o'clock last Thursday. The interment was in Blue Grove cemetery where his wife was buried in 1908. The text of the funeral sermon was “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? But thanks be to God who giveth our victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 12, 1917

Elliott, Frank –

One of the most largely attended funerals ever held in this county was that of the late Frank Elliott at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.  The service was held at Grove Chapel church, and was conducted by Rev. Edmonson, while the Odd

Fellows gave their ritual at the grave.

Frank Elliott was born in Platte township, September 8, 1874, and died July 5, 1917, at the age of 42years, 9 months and 27 days. Deceased was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Elliott, who represent one of the oldest and most

highly respected families of this community. Besides a father and mother, he leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, two sisters, Mrs. L P Hovious,  Kent, Iowa, and Mrs.W M Mickey Clearfield, Iowa also one brother, Arthur Elliott, Diagonal, Iowa, and seven nieces and four nephews, with a host of friends, limited only by his acquaintances.  He was a member of Grove Chapel M. E. Church, also

a member of Kent I. O. O. F. No. 666. Funeral services were held at Grove Chapel Church, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Edmunson  of Diagonal, and interment was made at Grove Chapel Cemetery.

Death has called a kind husband, a good neighbor, and a useful citizen. Cut off in the prime of his life, after years of toil, thrift, and good management, he had built up around him, one of the model farms of Union County. Every convenience of the modern farm home, Frank and his industrious wife had

planned together and developed for the comforts of their declining years. Always cheerful, even after the scourge of disease had fastened itself upon him, during all the weeks of intense suffering, those who ministered at his bedside, testify that not one word of complaint ever escaped his lips. As evidence of the appreciation of the life of a good citizen, the funeral Sunday

was one of the largest ever held in Platte Township, and the whole

community join in extending their sympathies to the sorrowing friends.—Creston Plain Dealer

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 12, 1917

Haigler, Mary A. Myers-

Mary A. Myers was born at Kalona, Washington county, Iowa December 30, 1853.  All but 16 years of her life were passed in that county. Here she was married to J. W. Haigler, February 16, 1871. Eight children were born to this union, five of whom are living: Margaret Janetta,. Winifred and John, of Lenox, Iowa, Everett of Montezuma, Iowa, and Mrs. L. D Thompson, of Modesto, Calif.

She united with the Methodist Episcopal church in 1891 and while subsequent years brought their chastening experiences they also contributed accessions of strength to her faith. Her devotion to her family was unfailing. No sacrifice was withheld that could secure their comfort.

In 1901 she removed her home to Taylor county, Iowa, making her residence in Lenox during the past years. Eleven years ago she suffered an illness that left marked infirmities to attend the remainder of her life. This experience somewhat circumscribed her activities, but intensified her affectionate interest in the members of her household.

The thought of the approach of spring gave hope that there might be some recovery of lost strength and milder days were made the occasion of resuming a measure of active interest her home.  A short time before her passing away

she was in a meeting of one of the organizations of her church.

Her last illness was of but a few days with submissive faith she

approached the valley of shadows imparting wholesome and affectionate

counsels to those she was leaving.  The end came in the early evening of March 8, 1917. Brief services were held in the home of her son, March 13, conducted by her pastor, after which the body was taken to Kalona for interment in the family burial ground.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 15, 1917

Harrison, Edward James –

Edward James Harrison was born in England, August 17, 1843 and died at the home of his brother Laban Harrison, in Mercer township Adams county, Thursday, February 15, aged 73 years 5 months and 28 days. The funeral

was held Saturday from the Harrison home and was conducted by Rev Jasper Weber of Prescott.  Interment was made in Fairview cemetery, Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 22, 1917

Hastings, Jennie Amanda Nelson –

Jennie Amanda Nelson was born in Hocking County, O., November 20, 1843, and died in Creston, la., June 28, 1917, aged 73 years, 7 months and 8 days.

She was married to James Hastings in 1861. Shortly thereafter removal was made to Illinois and after four or five years' stay they returned to Ohio. In 1877 they came to Taylor county, Iowa, and located a few miles east of Lenox.

In subsequent years residence was had in different localities and in different states. For the past several years Mrs. Hastings' home has been with her son and daughter at Snyder, Colorado. Twelve years ago her husband passed away

suddenly while on a visit to friends in Ohio.

She was the mother of six children, the eldest of whom, Elmer Elsworth, died in childhood. The surviving children are John N., of Merino, Colo.; Mrs. Frank Wilt, of Lenox; Lillie A., William A. and James W., of Snyder, Colo. Also a sister survives her, Mrs. Sarah Beatty, of Clearfield, Iowa. There are twelve grandchildren and one great-grand child.

She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church from her early childhood and devoted in her attachment to the Christian life.  She had an active sympathy for the temperance cause. Its advancement in the recent years was followed by her with prompt and eager interest.  Her life was that of a Christian woman who made place in her thought and endeavor for the teachings of the Holy scriptures.  Broken health in the last two years developed recentlya painful and alarming malady which medical and surgical skills could not subdue.  Patiently and courageously she bore her suffering and calmly resigned herself to her Master’s Will. 

Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church of Lenox, Sabbath afternoon, July 1, and burial was made in the local cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 5, 1917

Houck, Edwin –

Another aged citizen, Mr. Edwin Houck, father of Mrs. Lethe Hale, passed away last Thursday night. Funeral services were held Sabbath afternoon

at his daughter's home.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 29, 1917

Hunt, Jethro –

Jethro Hunt was born in London, England April 1848, and departed this life on Monday Feb. 5, 1917at the age of 69 years, 9 months and 27 days.

When he was three years old his parents came to America, settling in LeClaire, Iowa where he resided with his parents until their death in 1871.  He then went to Taylor County, Iowa where he made his home with his brother, Lee, going from there to North [Worth] County, Mo., then coming to Hesperia, Mich. in 1904 where he has since resided.  Seventeen years ago he was baptized and joined the church at Isadora, Mo.

He was the youngest of a family of nine children, all of whom have departed this life except one brother George of Corning, Iowa.  There are left to mourn their loss, his sister-in-law, Mrs Lee Hunt, three nieces, Mrs Chas. Sturm of Lenox; Mrs Daniel W Lang of Hesperia; Mrs Mary Morrow of St Joseph, Mich., and one nephew,  W L Hunt of Hesperia with many other relatives and a host of friends. –Hesperia (Mich.) Unon

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 1, 1917

Hurley, James David –

James David Hurley, infant son of J. L. Hurley and wife was born March 28, 1917 and died March 31, 1917 after a short life of but 3 days. The little body was laid to rest Sabbath afternoon, April1, by the side a little sister who died when but six months old. Rev. Holmes of the M. E. church conducting a short service at the residence.  The parents have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood in their bereavement.  [poem]

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 5, 1917

Johnson, John Henry -

John Henry Johnson was born in Weldon, Dewitt county, Ill., Feb. 15, 1884. He came with his parents to Iowa in 1892 where he made his home until the time of his death except 5 years spent in Kansas. 

He was married to Jennie BeQuillen, March 7, 1907. To this union were born two daughters, Bessie and Nellie, both of whom, with the wife and mother, survive the husband and father.  Brother Johnson was taken sick about a week before his death with an affection of the side. He was taken to the Creston hospital where he submitted to an operation. He died in the hospital Thursday evening.

He was a kind husband, a loving father, a good citizen and a splendid neighbor.  He leaves to mourn his loss besides the wife and children, the

Father, Mr. Nels Johnson, of Lenox the step-mother, two brothers, Charles and Clarence, seven sisters, Mary, Jennie, Helen, Marie, Lorine, Burnice and Francis, many more distant relatives and a large number of friends.

The mother preceded him in death, Oct. 12, 1899. He died Thursday June 14, 1917, aged 33-years, 4 months and 29 days.  Funeral services were held

the Fairview Methodist church Sunday afternoon, by Rev. Chas. M. Edmondson. Interment in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 21, 1917

Lyddon, Francis Henry -

Relatives here received word this morning that Orval Lyddon, son of Wm. Lyddon died last night at his home near Dexter, la. Funeral will be held on Friday. Mr Lyddon was past 40 years of age and leaves a widow and three

children. Relatives from here will attend the funeral.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 14, 1914

Lyddon, Francis Henry -

Francis Henry Lyddon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Lyddon, was born at the home of his parents, six miles south of Dexter, on May 6, 1904. He died on Wednesday evening, June 13, 1917 at 8:15 o’clock aged 13 years,1 month and 7 days.  His health as a child had been usually good, but about three weeks ago he was taken down with measles which developed into pneumonia, and finally brain fever, which caused his death.

Francis was an obedient and faithful boy, loyal to his father and mother and little brother and sister.  He had been taught from infancy to believe in Jesus and to pray in His name, and when the end was approaching he seemed to

be greatly comforted by the thought that he had always tried to be a good boy and had not caused his parents trouble. The same Savior who said while here on earth,"Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto Me; for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven," has now, we are assured, welcomed him

into His gracious presence and to His Heavenly Home. He will ever be held in loving memory by his greatly bereaved father and mother, and by his little sister, Dorothy, 9 years of age, and his little brother, Wayne, 8 years of age, besides many other relatives and friends.  All can be greatly comforted by the

thought that he is "Safe in the arms of Jesus," and that those to whom he was most dear, if they are faithful, shall see and greet him again in the "Better Land," and that the gracious Savior will not leave them comfortless while they

await the final reunion.

The funeral was held at the Penn Center church, conducted by Rev. Warren F. Goll, pastor of the Dexter Presbyterian church, using as his text Psa. 103:13—"Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him."

The funeral was attended by a large company of sympathizing neighbors and friends. The floral tribute was large and beautiful and  the family was given to understand in every way that the hearts of their neighbors were with them in

their deep sorrow.  (A mistake in the message to relatives here made it appear

that it was Orville Lyddon who had died and the Time-Table so published it.)

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 28, 1917

Maloney, Thos. –

Word received by M. F. McEniry yesterday afternoon, by telegraph, conveyed the information that Thos. Maloney was dead, having passed away at 3 o'clock. Mr. Maloney is well known to many of the Time-Table readers as he was one of the pioneers of Lenox and for many years was in business here. The body will be buried in Omaha where he had made his home for several years.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 12, 1917

Marks, John –

The body of John Marks, a former resident of Lenox, arrived here from Des Moines yesterday afternoon and was buried in Fairview cemetery.  Most of the Time Table readers will have read of the tragic death of Mr Marks in the daily papers, but a few words here may not be amiss.  After leaving Lenox, the Marks family moved to Des Moines where John has been working at the brick-laying trade.  During the winter months he did some [?] and it seems that some trouble rising over a coal order he was to fill but could not do so on account of an accident to one of his horses, led up to his death. A man by the name of Fazio, an Italian, had given Marks $5 for coal which he (Marks): was to deliver,  On account of one of Marks’ horses getting hurt he was unable to deliver the coal so gave the money to another teamster and told him to

Deliver it. This was on Wednesday and it is thought that the man Fazio became angry on account of the non-delivery of his coal and went to the Marks home about ten o'clock, called him out of bed and shot him in his own door. There has been considerable evidence discovered to connect Fazio with the crime but Mrs. Marks, who saw the murderer leave the yard, could

not recognize him in the darkness The police found a shotgun in the Fazio home, one barrel of which was empty and showed that it had been recently discharged. The odor of burnt powder could easily be detected. Foot prints of the murderer were found and measured and this will be another clue to the identity .of the guilty man. Marks was about 38 years of age. He married after going to Des Moines and has three children ranging age from 13 to 3 years.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 8, 1917

Masters, John Harley –

John Harley Masters was born August 7, 1872, near Lenox and died at the home of his mother in Lenox, May 26 at 8 a. m., at the age of 44 years, 9 months and 19 days. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Masters. He was married to Mrs. Cora Jones at Galesburg, Ill. on February 2, 1914.  His home for the past two years has been in Rock Island. He was taken sick in February and came to the old home to visit until he was better but grew worse. All that

loving hands could do was done. He was always kind and patient even when pain was so intense he could scarcely endure it. He was liked by everyone and always a favorite with children. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, mother

and four sisters-Nellie Masters and Mrs. Ella Maudlin, of Lenox, Mrs. Zetta Clark, of Ellendale, N. D., and Mrs. Emma Brannon, of Sargent Nebr., all of whom were with him at the end except Mrs. Brannon who was unable to get here on account of the heavy storms in Nebraska.   We believe he is waiting for us just beyond the veil.

The funeral services were held from the home Monday at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. Holmes, of the ME church.  Burial in the Morgan cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 31, 1917

Roberts, Alta –