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Abarr,
Alvin John -
Alvin John Abarr, son of Daniel and Ann Maria Abarr,
was born near Redding, Iowa, April 26, 1875 and passed away in
Rochester, Minn., June 7, 1951, at the age of 76 years, 1 month
and 12 days.
He taught
school for several years in Ringgold county, then enrolled in the Kansas City
veterinary school where he
was graduated
in 1906. He first practiced at Diagonal, later moving to Clearfield in 1912
where he continued his profession until 1946.
On March 17,
1907, he was united in marriage to Miss Bessie L. Harris, who passed away Jan.
12, 1936. To this union were born three children, Ardath of Kansas City, Mo., Helen Posten of Creston, Iowa,
and Leland of Des Moines.
He was
married to Leota Jackson, Nov. 6, 1937, and to this
union a daughter was born. He is survived by his wife,
Leota, four
children, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren; also two sisters, Mrs.
Effie Holland and Mrs. Belle Parker, both of Redding, and three brothers, M. L. Abarr, Albany, Mo., H. Abarr of Redding and R. D. Abarr of Blockton.
Dr. Abarr was interested in community affairs, serving on the
board of education for 12 years. He was a member of the
Methodist
church since early life and lived a consistent Christian life, loved by his family
and respected by all who knew him.
Funeral
services were held on Monday, June 11th, in the Methodist church in Clearfield
with interment in the Clearfield cemetery.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 21,
1951
From the
Bedford Times-Press we take the following account of the death of a former
Lenox resident. James D. Connor, 88,
died at his home here Sunday after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the Sacred
Heart Church in Bedford, Wednesday morning. Rev. Reisz officiated with burial in Fairview
cemetery.
Born near
Bloomington, Illinois April 3, 1863, he went to Lenox with his parents when he
was a small boy. In 1889 he married Mary
Greene of Clearfield and they moved to Bedford. They were the parents of 10 children.
Survivors
are his wife and children, George and Warren of Cumberland, Allen of Des
Moines, Frances and Clara Hullinger of Bedford, Alyce Carmichael of Birdseye, Ind. Ansel of Clarinda and a brother M. S. Connor of Lenox.
Lenox Time
Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 26, 1951
Leola
Strain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David L. Strain, was born Nov. 4, 1875 near
Monmouth, Ill., and departed this
life Sept. 28th,
1951 in her home in north Clearfield at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 24
days.
In 1880 the
family moved from Illinois to Iowa, locating on a farm south of Mt. Ayr. On Oct. 7, 1896, she was united in marriage to James B. Dant. They established their home nearby, later
moving to Taylor county. To this union nine children
were born: Mary Ellen who died in infancy; Nellie Barnes, Williamsburg, Kans.;
George Dant, Kimballton;
Martha Crites, Los Angeles, Calif.; LeRoy Dant, Walnut, Verne Dant,
Clearfield; Florence Glade, Gravity; Mary Garrity,
Afton, and Lemuel Dant,
Bedford.
Mrs. Dant became a member of the Methodist church when 45 years
of age and enjoyed all of the services of the church as
long as health
permitted. She was also a member of the Woman's Relief Corps 343 of Clearfield.
Mrs. Dant’s life was one of devotion to her family and kindly
deeds to others.
Besides the
husband and children, 22 grandchildren and five great grandchildren
survive.
Funeral
services were held on Tuesday, Oct. 2nd at the Methodist church in Clearfield. Burial in Knowlton cemetery.
Attending
the funeral services Tuesday of Mrs. James Dant were
her eight children and their families and Mr. and
Mrs. L. C.
Blake, New Market; Mr. and Mrs. C. Kimball, Corning; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gulick, New Market; Mr. and
Mrs. Gail
Dalton and Mrs. Blanche Golliday, Benton; Mr. and
Mrs. D. Maine, Mt. Ayr, Mrs. L. Huntley, Diagonal;
Mr.
and Mrs. G. Snethen, Mt. Ayr; Mr. and Mrs. H.
Barnes, Topeka, Kans., Mr. and Mrs. G. Barnes and C. Barnes, Ottawa, Kans., Mr.
and Mrs. H. Moore, Kellerton; Mr. and Mrs. W. Crestonson, Walnut; Mrs. F. Burch, Elton Bruner, Conway;
Mr. and
Mrs. R. Kneedher, Omaha, Neb.; Mrs.
George Walton and Mrs. Effie Walton, Bedford, Mrs. Sally Chessar,
Jamestown, N. Dak.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October
11, 1951
Alta Marie,
daughter of John and Jennie Jamison, was born in Shanghi,
Ill., Jan. 5, 1884, and passed away at the Methodist
hospital in Des Moines on June 26, 1951 at the age of 67 years, 5 months and 19 days.
The family moved to Iowa,
locating near Clearfield, in 1895 where the children received their education in the
public schools.
On April
5th, 1906, Alta M. Jamison and Delbert Hawk were united in marriage. They
located near Clearfield on a farm, later moving to town. One son,
Kenneth, was born to this union. The family moved to Creston from Clearfield,
then to Des Moines.
Mrs. Hawk
was of a happy disposition and was loved and respected by all who knew
her. She is survived by her husband
and son, one
grandson and the daughter-in-law, Mrs.
K. Hawk, all of Des Moines; also one brother Tom Jamison of Clearfield, other
relatives and many friends.
Last rites
were held Thursday, June 28 at the Christian Church in Clearfield. Burial in Clearfield Cemetery.
Lenox Time
Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 5, 1951
Fred Clark
Hoover was born in Wilsonville, Neb.. Jan. 22, 1886
and died at the St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Mo. Sept.
1, 1951 at the age of 65 years, 7 months and 10 days. In 1891 he moved with his family to College Springs, Iowa and in 1901
they came to Lenox, Iowa. Later he moved to Tingley,
Iowa, then back to Lenox, Iowa and in 1937 he came to
Sheridan, Mo. where he spent the rest of his life.
At an early
age he became a member of the United Presbyterian Church at College Springs,
Iowa.
A large part
of his life was lived on the farm where he patiently and courageously met the
hardships and problems of life.
On March 20,
1907 he was married to Martha Edwards of Lenox, Iowa. To this union were born
three sons Kenneth, Rex
and Richard
Dwight who died in infancy.
Besides his
wife and two sons he leaves two daughter-in-laws, Lynna and Crystal, four grandchildren, Genevieve, Sharon,
Steven and Gregory. A sister, Mary Moyle of Lenox, Iowa, a brother,
Harold of Portland, Oregon and other relatives.
He had a
host of friends for he was kind and sought to do what was right.
His God has
called him from this world into His beautiful and glorious kingdom. He doeth
all things well and we who
mourn for him
have a blessed memory of a life lived well, of one who was faithful to the
duties of life.
[Poem]
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September
13, 1951
A. E. Manquist, 67, who resided seven
miles northeast of Lenox, died while attending a Farm Bureau meeting at the Stringtown church Sunday evening. Death was attributed to a heart attack.
Surviving are his wife, Lotus and two sons.
Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at the Stringtown church with graveside services and burial at Red
Oak.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 10, 1951
Mainquist,
Arthur E. -
Arthur E. Mainquist, son of Andrew and Christine Mainquist was born May 2, 1884 south of Red Oak, Iowa. He was married on January 26, 1910
to Bessie Emelia Olson who passed away Feb. 17, 1923.
On May 5, 1944, be was married to Lotus E. Taylor, Nodaway, Iowa, who survives
him.
Mr. Mainquist spent the greater part of his life on a farm
south of Red Oak. In 1940 he purchased a farm near Lenox where he resided until
his death. He made many friends. He was
regular in attendance and active in his church. He was a congenial and helpful
neighbor. He participated in the Farm Bureau activities, a member of the Red
Cross county board and was always interested in any civic affairs wherever he
lived. Mr. Mainquist was a member of the Stringtown Federated church where
he passed away while taking an active part in the church program.
In addition to his wife, Lotus. he is
survived by his two sons Vernon E. of Red Oak, Iowa and Paul A. and wife Bette
of
Trenton, N.
J.; three sisters, Mrs. Joel Lungren, Omaha, Neb.;
Mrs. Nathan Lungren, Griswold, and Mrs. Bernard Seaburg, Red Oak; other relatives and a host of friends. A
sister, Anna, and a brother, William, preceded him in death.
Services
were conducted at the Stringtown Federated church,
Thursday, May 10, at 1:30 p. m. by Dr. Guy J. Fansher
of Red Oak and
at Bethlehem Lutheran church, Red Oak, on Thursday, May 10 at 3:30 p. m. by
Rev. Frank Carlson. Music
was furnished
by Rolland Buxton with Mrs. Norma Paymal at the
piano. The pallbearers were Harold Smith, Glen Windom, Joe Brown, Allen Pine,
Fred Stillinger, Harold Rundlett,
Roy Bush and Harry Miller, interment was made in Evergreen cemetery, Red Oak.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 17,
1951
Mrs. Anna
Coe McLaury, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Coe was born
near Steubenville, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1874, and passed
away suddenly
Oct. 24, 1951 at her home in west Clearfield, age 76 years, 11 months, 2 days.
She had lived near Clearfield since 1895.
On Feb. 7,
1900 she was united in marriage to James T McLaury of
Clearfield. They were the parents of six children. Glenn died in 1940.
Surviving are two sons, Merritt McLaury of Kansas
City and Clifford McLaury of Lenox; three daughters,
Mrs. Hazel Robinson of Clearfield, Mrs. Gladys Cole of Nebraska City and Mrs.
Ruth Crist of Des Moines; also 22 grandchildren and
nine great grandchildren; and two brothers, George and Roy Coe of Costa Mesa,
Calif. Mr. McLaury preceded her in death on Jan.
23rd, 1951.
Last rites
were held Sunday from the Methodist church where she had been a member from
girlhood. Burial was in the Clearfield cemetery.
Besides the
immediate family attending from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Mark Robinson,
Miss Gracia McLaury, F.
Moler, Mr. and
Mrs. W. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cade and Karen, Mrs. J, J. Anderson of Bedford;
Mr. and Mrs. Will Breach, Sharpsburg; Mr. and Mrs. V. Harvey of Creston; Mr.
and Mrs. Crelin and Marie of Ames, Mr. and Mrs. E.
Graves of Jefferson City, Mo.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November
8, 1951
Mrs. Mae
Meehan, 66 died Friday morning at Carrollton, Mo. Funeral services were Sunday
at 2 p. m. at Norborne, Mo
She was a
cousin of Mrs. Roy Nelson of Lenox.
Lenox Time
Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 22, 1951
Reva Galie, daughter of Perry and Grace Bender, was born near Maloy, Iowa, on December 2, 1895 and departed this
life July 18,
1951 at the Ringgold County hospital in Mount Ayr at
the age of 55 years, 7 months and 16 days.
Upon her
completion of the eighth grade in the rural school near her home, she entered
the Clearfield high school so that
she might
continue her education. On November 1, 1917, Reva G.
Bender and Harry D. Morey of Clearfield were united in marriage in Mount Ayr, Iowa. They established their home on a farm southwest
of Clearfield later moving to Lincoln township, Ringgold county and in 1936 to the present home. To this
union were born two daughters, Phyllis A., now Mrs.
Chas. Goodale and Adra Leila at home.
In girlhood
she united with the Clearfield United Presbyterian church and was a faithful
attendant at all the church services. Mrs. Morey was a willing helper in all
religious and social activities. In her association with others, her cheerful
disposition and smiles won her many friends. In her home she was a devoted wife and mother,
enjoying the things that would add to the beauty and comfort of the home.
Her last
illness was of short duration, but all that constant attendance of loved ones
and medical skill could do was to no avail.
Surviving to
cherish her memory are her husband, her two daughters, the parents, and one
sister, Mrs. Mary Matthews of Clearfield, the son-in-law, Chas. B. Goodale and 2 grandchildren, Jackie Dean and Leila Sue,
whom she loved dearly loved, nieces and nephews and other relatives and a host
of friends.
Funeral
services were held at the Clearfield United Presbyterian church, Friday, July
6, Rev. C. F. Hoffman officiating. Burial was in Clearfield cemetery.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 26,
1951
Mrs. Grace
Patch passed away at her home here [Gravity] on Thursday afternoon. Funeral
services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home on Saturday at 2 p. m. Burial was in Gravity cemetery.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November
8, 1951
The
following obituary of Homer I. Ramsey, is taken from
the Sibley, Iowa, paper. Attending services from here were Mr.
and Mrs. Elmer Eberle and Dick, and Mrs. Pearl Reynolds. Mr. Ramsey was an
uncle of Mmes. Eberle and Reynolds.
The death
Sunday night, May 27th, of Homer I. Ramsey brought an end to an Illness which
had been afflicting him for the last three months of his life. He had reached
the age of 69 years, 11 months and 17 days.
Homer I.
Ramsey was born to A. C. and Amanda Ramsey on June 10, 1881, in a log cabin
about two miles north of Sigourney, la. His father, mother, two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death
with only one brother, Grant Ramsey, of Sigourney, surviving.
On December
23, 1900, he was united in marriage to Miss Etta Lee at Lenox, la. To this
union seven children were born, Clara, Charles, Ruth, Mary, Homer, Ralph, and
Rose. One son, Homer, died in infancy.
For 18 years
Mr. Ramsey was employed by the Rock Island Railroad depot as brakeman and depot
agent. From 1917 to 1929 he was cashier of the First National Bank at Melvin,
la. On January 1, 1931, the family moved to Sibley where Mr. Ramsey served as
county sheriff for 10 years.
On January
1, 1941, Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey moved to an acreage near
Noel, Mo., where they lived for four years, later moving to Sulphur Springs, Ark. After Mrs. Ramsey's death, Mr. Ramsey returned to Sibley and made
his home with his
daughter,
Mrs. John Wehmeyer and family. He worked in the
office of J. H. Nicoll.
Mr. Ramsey
was a devoted husband and father. He spent many years in public service,
serving as mayor in both Melvin
and Sulphur Springs, Ark. For many years he served as secretary
and treasurer of the school board at Melvin. He had
been a faithful
member of the Methodist church for many years.
At the time
of his death he was a member of the Broken Column Lodge A. F. & A. M. at
Sibley. He had also been Charter
Master of the Masonic Lodge at Melvin.
He was preceded
in death by his beloved wife, who passed away May 12, 1949, and by one son,
Homer, Jr., who died in infancy. He
leaves to mourn his passing, his brother Grant, and his six children, Clara,
Mrs. Peter Schmidt of Washta; Charles Lee Ramsey;
Ruth, Mrs. Erwin Palmateer; Mary, Mrs. John Wehmeyer, all of Sibley; and Ralph and Rose, Mrs. Lawrence
Ramsey of Boston, Mass. There are also
15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He also leaves one niece and
three nephews and a host of friends and neighbors.
Funeral
services were held Tuesday in the First Methodist church at Sibley. Burial was at Melvin.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 14,
1951
Lena E. Burright, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. D. Burright, was born March 30, 1874 at
Oregon, Illinois and passed away Nov. 19, 1951 at the home of her daughter,
Alice Link, in Clearfield, at the age of 77 years.
The family moved to Iowa in 1875, settling in Page County,
to Taylor County in 1901. Upon receiving
her education she became a teacher and also took nurse’s training, in the M. E.
Hospital in Des Moines.
On April 15,
1911 she was united in marriage to Claude W. Shum. They were the parents of a son who died in
infancy and a daughter, Alice. They
lived in South Dakota from 1917 to 1937 and then returned to Iowa, locating on
the farm
southeast of Clearfield, where the husband and father died in 1944, and in 1949 Mrs. Shum
moved to Clearfield, where she has since resided with her daughter, Mrs. Alice
Link. She was always charitable and loyal to her family's welfare. Surviving
are the daughter, a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ada Wilson, of
Cook, Wash., a nephew, Hilding Shum, who was reared
in the home from a early age; five sisters; three brothers and two
grandchildren, besides other relatives and many friends.
Funeral
services were held on Dec. 21st at the Shum Funeral Home in Bedford. Burial in the Gravity cemetery.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December
6, 1951
Mrs. Jesse
Smith received word that her brother-in-law, John Toomire of Mitchell, S. Dak., had been electrocuted
while working on
the REA line. Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Myron Henderson of Afton,
left Thursday evening for Mitchell to attend funeral services. Patricia Smith
is staying with her aunt, Mrs. Harold Smith, while her parents are away.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 21,
1951
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