Bryant, Eveline Marrinda Coy -

Eveline Marrinda Coy was born October 24, 1820 in Clarkson, Monroe county, New York: died March 14, 1912 at Lenox, Iowa, at a good old age if 91 years, 4

months and 20 clays. In 1836 she moved with her parents to Farmington,

Ill., at which place she was married to John Whitney Bryant, March 13, 1841. In 1861 she moved with her husband and family to Wapella, Ill. at which place her husband died in 1863. In October 1891 she moved to Lenox, Iowa. She is the mother of two children; one son who enlisted in the 107 Ill. was taken prisoner and died in Andersonville, prison in 1864. One daughter Mrs. Mary J.

Shaw, of Lenox, with three grand children, Mrs. Eva Barrans, William B. Shaw,

Lenox, Iowa, Thomas K. Shaw of Portland, Oregon and two grandchildren, Fred J. and Edith Barrans, three brothers and one sister who survive to mourn her loss.

The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the M.E.  church of which she had been a member for many years. In the absence of her pastor Rev. J. C. Orth was in charge of the exercises, taking for his text Paul's happy declaration "For me to live is Christ- To die is gain." Interment took place in Fairview cemetery. A faithful mother in Israel has been called to her rest

and we ought to rejoice that she has entered the home of the Father.  The bereaved family is comforted with the knowledge that   “He that endureth faithful unto the end receives the victor’s crown”

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

Cameron, James -

James Cameron was born near Monmouth, Warren county, Ill. on the ninth day of June, 1864 and died at the home of his brother, J. E. Cameron, on the third day of April, 1912, at the age of47 years, 7 months and 6 days. 

He moved with his parents from Warren county to Page county Iowa, in 1881. In 1882 he moved to Taylor county, where he resided with his parents until he reached manhood. For the past three years he has been in ill health and made his home with his brother where he bore his suffering with great patience and with bright hopes for the future.

He leaves to mourn his death one brother and two sisters, Mr. Elwin Cameron of Lenox, Mrs. Venia Hodgens of Ellendale, N.D., and Mrs. Mattie Rowe of Lane,

Kansas.

Services were conducted at the home of his brother, Mr. J. E. Cameron, on Friday, April 5th, by  Rev. Joe W. Goodsell, of Lenox.

The remains were taken to Monmouth, Ill , for interment.

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

Childs, Albert Alphonso –

Albert Alphonso Childs was born in Bureau County, Ill. Nov. 13, 1852.  He passed away at his home in Lenox April 15, 1912, aged 50 years, 5 months and 1 day.  His parents were Horace A and Elizabeth Childs.  There were nine children in this family, five boys, the deceased and four brothers all of whom preceded him in death.   The names of these brothers are Henry, Junius, Tibbens and Horace and four sisters, who survive him.  They are  Mrs Mary Thurston and Mrs. Ella Foster of Creston, Ia., Mrs. Emily Lewis of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Mrs. Martha Garvin of Atchison, Kansas.

Mr. Childs was married to Nellie J. Brown who survives him in Wyanet, Ill. November 13, 1873.  There were four children in this family, Ray who died

when nine months old and the three surviving, Mrs. Edna Madden and Fred A Childs, of Lenox, Iowa, and Mrs. Edith McMahon of Argentine, Kansas.  There are four grandchildren, Imogene and Mildred Madden, Hal Childs and Josephine McMahon.  Mr. and Mrs. Childs have resided in Lenox, Ia. since the Spring of 1881.  Prior to that, after leaving their birth place in Illinois, they moved to Red Oak, Ia., from there to Griswold, Ia. and from there to their present home. 

For thirty years Mr Childs has been identified with the business interests of this community.  His many business associates and warm friends will greatly miss him and deeply mourn his loss.  During this time his family has grown to maturity, married and established homes of their own, but the parental home has continued to be the center of the family joy and social life.  It is this circle that Mr Childs found his greatest pleasure in life.  He was very happy in his deep affection for his loved ones, and was greatly beloved by all.  Many warm and intimate friendships have been formed during these years, and a large circle of neighbors and friends deeply mourn in sympathy with the bereaved ones.

Services were held at the home, conducted by Rev. Joe W. Goodsell.  The remains were laid to rest in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 18, 1912.

Day, Clarence Everett –

Clarence Everett Day was born February 8, 1886 and died at the home of his grandfather Mr. Alexander Cochran, 6½ southeast of Lenox on Friday, March 15, at the age of 26 years, 1 month and 8 days.  When a little more than one year old his father and mother died and he has been a member of his grandfather’s home since that time.  The deceased never enjoyed good health and his death was caused by the physical debilities which had handicapped him through life.

The funeral services were held at his late home on Sabbath morning, Rev. J. C. Orth officiating, and his body was conveyed to the Grove cemetery to be placed beside those of his dear ones. Sincere sympathy is extended to the loved ones who had cared for him since his early childhood.

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

Estel, Geo. R –

Geo. R. Estel was born in Green Co., Pennsylvania, Sept. 11, 1884, died at the home of his son in Ringgold Co., Iowa February 25, 1912, aged 77 years, 5 months. And 14 days.  He was united in marriage to Miss Martha Roach in the year of 1858.  In the year of 1874, he and his family and parents moved Ringgold Co., Ia. and settled on the f arm where he lived most of the time until his death.  His parents Jacob and Ann Estel made their home with him until their death, the father dying in May, 1881 and the mother in August 1887.  His wife died in Nov. 1902, and the same year his son, R. A Estel passed away at his home in St. Louis.  Three children survive, William, of Tarkio, Mo., John M, at whose home the father died and Mrs. G. H. Nisely, of Lenox. One son died in infancy. The deceased has made his home with his daughter in Lenox and his son John M. since the death of his wife.

In early manhood Mr. Estel united with the Baptist church in Pennsylvania

While not identified with any local congregation he was a firm believer in Christianity.  Funeral services were held at the home Feb. 27, conducted by

Rev. C. E. Sitts of the Christian church and the body laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery.

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

Ferguson, Donald (Daniel) -

On last Thursday morning Coroner C, M. Paschal was called to the vicinity of Blockton to sit on a case. It proved to be the remains of Donald Ferguson, better known in that locality as "Dan, the Woodchopper."  The remains were

found in a field belonging to Lends W. Perkins, between Platteville and Clearfield, and the coroner after viewing the remains decided an inquest by jury was unnecessary. The following facts were learned by the coroner:

The man was about 63 to 65 years of age and had no relatives.  He was living in a tent on the Perkins farm, where he had been employed by Mr. Perkins to clear some land for him. Ha had been getting along nicely in his tent,

suffering no inconvenience. He was addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors and on the day previous to his death he was in Blockton in an intoxicated condition.  He arrived at the A. D. Stowell home about 9 o'clock, p.m., still showing signs of liquor. About 9:30 to 10 o'clock p m., after getting warm, he left for his tent, about a mile and a half distant.  That was the last seen of him until the remains were found, frozen in Mr. Perkins’ field, who was attracted to the place by noticing a lot of crows circling around a spot. Thinking probably some of his stock had died he went to the place and there found the body.  Tracks in the snow showed that he bad wandered around the field

trying to find his camp. There were also numerous places on the ground, showing where he had fallen down, and other places showing where he had cut his hand on the fence.  Evidently he had fell to the ground and was unable to arise the last time, dying from the exposure.

The remains were taken to Clearfield for burial. The Blockton News had the following information last week regarding the man:  Daniel Ferguson, known as "Dan the Woodchopper," was found dead in the road, several miles

northwest this morning. He was addicted to strong drink and it is supposed his death was caused by alcoholic poison.

The deceased had been a resident of this vicinity for several years, following wood chopping and brush, mainly living in a tent.  He was accounted honest and industrious, but very reticent to past history, of which little was known.  He was engaged in cutting brush for Len Perkins and it was supposed he was making his way to the Perkins place when death overtook him. He was in

town last evening and complained of not feeling well.  As we go to press an inquest is being held.  Bedford Free Press. 

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

Frame, Marion Lucille -

Marion Lucile Frame was born November 28th, 1908, and departed this life on Friday evening, March 8th, at the tender age of 3 years, 3 months and 10 clays. The little one had been suffering from a light cold for several days and it

seemed that she was recovering from it when .she was seized by a severe attack of spasmodic croup.  All that medical help and loving hearts could do to relieve her and spare her life was employed but it was in vain. A little before eleven o'clock Friday night the battle was over and her sweet and tender

spirit returned to Him who had made her life such a blessing to her earthly home. Her going has brought great sorrow to the grief stricken parents, 3 brothers and relatives because she had been such a source of Sunshine and Happiness. Her stay was brief, but the Blessings which she brought will

live forever find while her departure has caused a great shadow to fall upon I he home, the memory of her life will be a comfort to loved ones in years to come.

Brief funeral services were conducted at the home on Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. C. Orth and her little body was carried to Fairview cemetery, there to rest until the resurrection morn.  To the sorrowing parents, brothers and friends the community extends sincerest sympathy and may the Heavenly Father who has never failed one of his children be their Comforter in this dark hour of suffering.

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

Gold, Esther Lucille -

Esther Lucille, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gold passed away Monday, March 25, aged one month. The mother of this babe was taken to Omaha on Friday previous to its death where she had undergone an operation and the babe being left in the care of the care of Mrs. Gold's mother was taken

ill the same evening and continued so until death came and relieved the little sufferer. Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday, Elder Hignett of Blue Grove officiating. The sadness of this incident is that the mother does

not know of her little one's death, but God knows best. The entire community extend their sympathy to these bereaved ones in the loss of their dear babe, for it has been said, “A little child shall lead them.”

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

Gunderman, Anna Dora Weisenburn -

Anna Dora Weisenburn was born in King's Walt, Germany, Sept. 8, 1830, and was married to Mr. Lorenz Gunderman, Jan. 1, 1855. She with her husband came to America three years later and to Iowa in 1872. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Heaton, Feb. 15, 1912.

Mrs. Gunderman was the mother of ten children, six of whom are still living. Henry Gunderman of Minn,; John Gunderman of this community, William Gunderman, of Wis.; Elizabeth Marshal of this state, Hanna Patersou, of Neb. and Minnie Heaton with whom she has made her home for some years, all of these children being present to pay their last respects to a good and loving mother.

Early in life she gave her heart to Jesus Christ and lived a faithful Christian life. Funeral services were held at the Blue Grove church, Rev. J. C. Orth of Lenox officiating, assisted by Rev. Edwin Hignett pastor of the Blue Grove church. Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday February 22, 1912

Haley, Dan -

The obituary of Dan Haley, who recently died in Chicago, came in too late for publication last week. Mr. Haley was born in Ireland in 1848. Fifteen years later he came to America and moved to Adams county in 1871. For the past

twelve years Mr. Haley has made his home in Corning.  He has no children, but many relatives some of them living near Lenox. Those attending the funeral, which was held in Corning, were Mrs. J. E. Cameron and daughter Mae, Mrs.

John Quinn and Mr. Dan Haley.

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

Hamilton, Jonathan Irwin -

Jonathan Irwin Hamilton was born in Preble county, Ohio, Aug. 15th, 1848 and died at his late residence five miles north of Lenox on Sabbath morning April 2tst 1912, at the age of 63 years, 8 months, 6 days. When three years of age

his parents removed to Louisa County, Iowa.  The deceased was united in marriage to Latena Martin January 2Oth, 1875. One son and one daughter were born to this union. In February 1883 the family removed to Adams county which has been their permanent home.  Mr. Hamilton had apparently

enjoyed the best of health up to within three months of his death and no one ever thought that a mortal malady was undermining his strength, until about two  months ago. When he was stricken medical experts were summoned, who pronounced the difficulty incurable.  Although he had gone to a hospital for an operation, he was ready to return home upon learning the nature of his malady, preferring to spend his last days in his old home amidst familiar surroundings.  His strength gradually failed and relief came to him early Sabbath morning.  He knew that his days would be few and he was prepared to go.

Funeral services were held at the late home Wednesday afternoon, Rev J C Orth officiating, and the body was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 25, 1912

Irwin, Thos. –

This week we are called upon to chronicle  the death of one of the oldest and most respected citizens, Thos. Irwin, whose death occurred at the home of his son Wm. Irwin on last Wednesday April 10^th.  Mr. Irwin was born in Ireland June 20, 1819 and at the time of his death was ninety-two years, nine months and nineteen days of age.  On November 10, 1864, he was married to Margaret Hargin.  To this union ten children were born, three dying in infancy and seven  with the wife are left to mourn his death.  The subject of this sketch has lived in Iowa since 1869 and a greater part of this time has been a resident of Holt township.  Mr Irwin at his advanced age was a hardy gentleman, retained his facilities well, and could easily recognize old acquaintances.  His last illness was pneumonia and lasted about three days.  Funeral services were held at the home conducted by Irving E. Wade, assisted by the Rev. E. Rhodes and burial took place at the Gravity cemetery.

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

Manroe, Francis Elmer –

Francis Elmer Manroe was born in Lenox, Iowa March 6, 1876  and died at his home in Lenox, Jan. 12th 1912 at the age of 35 yrs. 10 mo. and 6 days.  Ellie, as he was better known, was reared in this community and for the past two years was engaged in well work when body sufferings permitted him to pursue his duty.

For the past three months being confined at his home he has been a patient sufferer, always welcoming every one who came to his bedside and waiting so patiently for the end.

His fiancée, Miss Almina Baker, his mother, four sisters, four brothers and many other relatives and a host of friends survive him.

Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at 2 p. m , conducted by Rev. E. C. Sitts, assisted by the Lenox Camp of the M W of A of which he was a true and worthy neighbor. The remains were then taken to Fairview Cemetery

and laid to rest with Woodman honors to await the call of the Master from on High.

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

Manroe, Francis LeRoy – [Tombstone says Frank]

Francis LeRoy Manroe was born in Medina county, Ohio, April 4, 1853 and died at his home in east Lenox Jan. 7 1912 at 7:20 a. m. at the age of 58 yrs., 8 mo. and 7 days.  Sept. 1, 1874 he was united in marriage to Emma  Ophelia Cunningham and in the year 1876 they came to this state and have since

resided at Lenox, Iowa.

To this union were born ten children all of whom survive him but one having preceded him to the better land.  Besides these there remain his mother, three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services were held in the Christian church at 3:00, Monday p. m., conducted by the former pastor, Rev. I H Fuller, after which the body was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery.

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

McClintock, John –

John McClintock who has been in a hospital in St. Joseph for several weeks, died last Tuesday afternoon, a few days after being operated on for gall stones..  Mr McClintock had been in poor health for a number of years and about a month ago was taken seriously ill.  After a few days he was taken to the hospital and last week was operated on, 180 gall stones were removed ranging in size from a grain of wheat to a hazel nut.  The patient rallied from the operation and hopes were entertained of his recovery but such was not to be.  His brother William was with him at the time of his death.    The deceased was one of the old residents of Taylor county and was respected by all who knew him.  The body was taken to Conway and the funeral services will be held at the M E Church at that place at 1:30 today conducted by Joe W. Goodsell, assisted by Rev H H Newman of Conway.  Interment will be in the cemetery north of Conway where the deceased has a mother and two sisters buried.  Obituary next week.

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

McClintock, John –

John McClintock, son of John and Grace McClintock, died at the Ainsworth Hospital in St. Joseph, Mo. April 12, 1912.  He was born in Farmana Co. Ireland Feb. 24, 1846.  He leaves five brothers, William of Lenox, James of Massachusetts, Robert and Thomas, 5 miles south of Lenox, and Elliott McClintock of Spink, S. D.  He has been living on his farm south of Lenox with his brother William.

The remains were brought to Conway of Thursday April 5, where services were held in the  Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Joe W. Goodsell of Lenox, assisted by Rev. H. H. Newman of Conway.  Interment took place in the

Conway cemetery. A large number of friends from Lenox attended the services.

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

McConnell, Francis Laird -

On last Friday J J McConnell received word from his son Will who lives in Bozeman, Montana , stating that his wife was dead and the remains would be shipped here for burial.  Later it was learned that the woman’s death was caused was taking strychnine.  She was a lady of happy disposition through life always happy with her home and its surroundings but of different time of late she stated to her husband that she did not desire to live, that she was afraid that he might die and she would not know what to do with five small children.  She at time brooded over this thought and her husband feared that some days she might carry out her threats.   Her maiden name was Francis Laird and has been married about 15 years being the mother of five children, oldest about 13 and youngest 2 years of age.  She leaves her husband, five children, father, brothers, sisters and many friends to mourn her untimely demise.

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

Myers, Fannie Edna -

The body of Miss Fannie Edna Myers, aged 20, who passed away Tuesday night at the Methodist hospital after a short illness, will be taken to Elliott this morning for burial. Miss Myers is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Myers of

1222 Eleventh street, and is survived by two brothers and two sisters. She was to have been married in a short time to Floyd Bennett of Lenox, a son of State Senator T. W. Bennett. — Register and Leader, Feb. 9^th.

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

Nagle, George Damien –

George Damien Nagle was born Dec. 18, 1881; died at Swedish Mission Hospital March 13, 1912 aged 31 Years, 2 months and 25 days.  The deceased was the son of Mr and Mrs John Nagle and was born a farm a few miles southeast of Lenox.  He made this his home until he reached man’s estate when he went to South Dakota and was engaged in railroading for a number of years.

About six years ago he went to Omaha where he made his home until his death. He was a graduate of St. Ambrose college, Davenport, and later attended Normal college at Shenandoah, Iowa. He was a member of the M W. A. having identified himself with that order several years ago.

Mr. Nagle had not been in the best of health for some time and about a week before his death he was stricken with typhoid pneumonia.  Realizing the gravity of his ailment he entered a hospital knowing he would get the best of

medical attention there. His friends feared for his recovery and communicated with his family in Lenox with the result that his lather, brother and two sisters

were at the bedside when the spirit took its flight. The body was brought here, arriving Friday night. Funeral services were from St. Patrick's church, Monday,

March 18 at 10 o'clock a. m. Father John Noonan and Father Dennis Murphy, of Creston, assisted Father Feeley in these services after which the body was laid to rest in the Lenox cemetery. A father, two brothers and three sisters

are left to mourn the loss of a son and brother, the mother having passed away about thirteen years ago. George had a host of friends, many from a distance coming to pay their last respects to one whom they loved.

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

Nelson, Matheny -

Nelson Matheny  who has been in failing health for sometime passed away at his home, in Lenox on Sunday afternoon, May 5, 1912, aged 83 years, 8 month and 6 days. Mathew Nelson was born in Wayne County, Ohio, Aug. 29, 1828, but left there with his parents when a small boy and came to Washington county, Iowa, where he grew to manhood and was married on April 17, 1862 to Miss Nancy Black, of Pennsylvania.  To this union nine children were born, three of whom preceded the father to the spirit land, and six together with the bereaved wife are left to mourn the death of a kind and loving husband and father.  Those living are John, Edwin, William and LeRoy Nelson, Mrs. Issie Manroe and Mrs. Maggie Paymal, also Mrs. Edna (Cavett) Stevens, who was raised by the Nelson family from a baby till she grew to womanhood.

In February 1879, Mr. Nelson together with his family moved to Lenox, Iowa where they have since resided. Mr. Nelson has reared his family and had lived to see them all grown to manhood and womanhood and enjoyed the pleasure

of the remaining six, who were all pleasant and assisted in ministering to him in his last moments.  During all his sickness, which has dated back more than a

year he has never been heard to utter one word of complaint at his lot, but bore it all with patience and long suffering, trusting to his Maker who is able to keep us from falling.  The immediate cause of his death paralysis but as he had passed the four score mark, he  had served his allotted time and was ready to go when the summons came. The funeral services were held at the house on Monday, conducted by Rev. I. H. Fuller, who was au intimate friend

of the family, and the remains were tenderly laid to rest in Fairview cemetery.