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Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries
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Allen, Harriet -

Mrs. Harriet Allen, of Ridgeway, Mo., died while visiting at the home of her daughter in Sharpsburg on Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Allen had been visiting with her children and recently came from St. Joseph to spend a few weeks with, her daughter and her grandchildren in Sharpsburg

 

She was 77 years old and a native of Indiana. She came to Missouri in 1871. Nine surviving children live in Kansas, Iowa and Missouri. Funeral services were held in Sharpsburg on Wednesday and burial was made at Ridgeway.

 

The surviving children are Mrs A. C. Whipple, Sharpsburg; A. J. Allen, Atlantic; J. J. Allen, Richmond, Kansas; Mrs. A. P. Mathes, Agency, Mo.; Mrs. A. J. Schwab,

Kansas City, Mo. ; Mrs. N. A. Frost, Ridgeway, Mo. ; Fred Allen, Steeleville, Mo.; William Allen, of Ridgeway, Mo.; and A. A. Allen, of Gilman City, Mo.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 2, 1928

 

Allen, Harriet -

Mrs. Allen, who was here visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Whipple, died at her daughter's home on Tuesday evening, July 4. Mrs Allen was sick only a few days.  She was out to church Sunday evening and took sick after returning

home. Heart trouble caused the death. The funeral was held at the Whipple home Wednesday afternoon and the body taken the next morning to Ridgeway, Mo., and laid to rest in the old home cemetery. Mrs. Allen made many friends h«re while on her recent visits in this vicinity at the home of her daughter and family, and  she was well liked by all with whom she came in contact.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 2, 1928

 

Armstrong, Katherine Holbrook –

Mrs. Katherine Armstrong, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Holbrook. was born near Princeton, Burea county, Illinois, November, 28, 1875, and departed this life at her home in Lenox, Iowa, December 1, 1928. Age 53 years, 3 days.

 

She came to Iowa with her father in 1881 and has been a resident of this state since that time She was united in marriage to Clark Armstrong, Feb. 3, 1897. To this union were born two children, H. J. Armstrong, of Creston, and Metta Armstrong, of Lenox.

 

Mrs. Armstrong united with the Church of Christ when it was first organized in Lenox and continued to hold her membership in the same congregation until the time of her death.

 

Mrs. Armstrong is survived by her husband, Clark, of Lenox, one daughter, Metta, of Lenox, one son, H. J. Armstrong of Creston, three brothers, Alex Holbrook, of Oakland, Calif., Alvin Holbrook, of Aurora, Ill., and E. E. Holbrook

of Mineral, Ill., one half brother, Harry Holbrook, of Kansas City, one sister, Mrs. Lura Hartman, of Stromsburg, Neb., one half sister, Mrs. L. W. Keaster, of Chicago, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. H. J. Armstrong, of Creston, and a grand-daughter Betty Jean Armstrong, besides other relatives and many friends who sincerely mourn her loss.

 

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. C. Miller from the Church of Christ, Monday, December 3, at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was made in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 6, 1928

 

Bell, Francis G. –

Francis G. Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Bell, of Bellingham, Wash., was born December 30, 1916, and died April 24, 1928. Following the funeral services the body was cremated and the urn containing the ashes was deposited

in the Van Houten lot at the Fairview cemetery, Lenox, la., September

24, 1928, at 4:30 p. m. Rev Stroud conducted the funeral services, the immediate relatives attending.  Mrs. Bell is the daughter of George Van Houten and is visiting her mother and other relatives here. Francis was the only child.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 27, 1928

 

Brown, Murray Clayton -

Murray Clayton Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aiden Brown, was born near Schell City, Mo., April 18, 1888. He came to Lenox in the spring of 1914 and removed to South Dakota in October, 1920.

 

He was married to Miss Agnes L. Williams at Corning June 6th, 1917. To them were born five children:  Ira Murray, Marion Francis, Ethel Etta, Ida Irene and Adin Earl.

 

Murray was killed at his home near Mt. Vernon, South Dakota, by the accidental discharge of a gun.  He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his wife, and children, his parents, three brothers, William L., Homer C. and Junius B. and a sister, Mrs. Frank Young, a nephew and a niece beside many distant

relatives and a host of friends.

 

In 1908 he confessed Christ, was baptized and united with the Baptist church at Schell City, Mo.  He entered the service for his country in the World war July

1918 and returned home in January 1919, having spent these months in Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark.

 

He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth M. who died in 1909 and one brother, Ira F. who died near Bell Fort, France, Oct. 13, 1918, whose body was brought home and interred in the family lot, June 5, 1921.

 

Funeral services were conducted for Murray C. Brown from the M. E. church, Monday, September 24, 1928, at 2 p.m. and interment was in the family lot in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 27, 1928

 

Davis, Emma Delinda Johnston –

Emma Delinda Johnston was born in Upper Jay, N. Y. May 21, 1850 and passed away at her home in Fredonia, Kansas, Sept. 10, 1928.

 

At the age of 18 she moved with her mother to Henderson county, Ill., where she taught school for two years and at the age of 21, in September 1871, was united in marriage to George W. Davis. She with her husband and three children moved to Taylor county, la., three years later. The Davis family were among the first pioneers in this section of Iowa and for a period of 27 years they devoted their energies to the development of the half section of land which they purchased from the government, and the title of which is still in the Davis family.

 

Mrs. Davis is survived by children, Mrs. J. L. Key, Mrs. Chas.  Gold, and Mrs. Homer Laird, of this city, being among the number.

Funeral services were held at he Christian church in Fredonia and burial was made in the cemetery in that city.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 4, 1928

 

 

 

Eschle, Everett -

Sad news came to Stringtown Saturday afternoon when the word arrived that Everett, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eschle, had been drowned. The relatives of the family were spending the day at August Vollings', a sister of Mr. Eschle. Back of the house is a small river and the boy, while swimming, got in beyond his depth and up until Sunday at 3 o'clock his body had not been recovered.  The Eschle family had always resided in the Stringtown neighbor- hood until recent years and Everett will be remembered as a bright and attractive boy. The deepest sympathy goes out to the family in their terrible sorrow.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 9, 1928

 

Finn, Frank -

Frank Finn, son of Mrs. Mary A. Finn, passed away at Seattle, Wash. last Friday, and it is expected his body will arrive here tonight and the funeral will probably be tomorrow forenoon.

 

Frank and his brother George left Lenox about 29 years ago for the Klondyke region, where their brother William Finn had gone about four years before, and he had spent most of his life since then in Alaska and Canada.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 2, 1928

 

Finn, Frank -

Frank Finn was born in Allamakee county, Iowa, August 28, 1868, but before he was seven years old his parents, R. D. and Mary A. Finn, brought him to the

vicinity of Lenox, where he grew to manhood on a Ringgold county farm.

 

Perhaps inspired by narratives of his father's adventures when he crossed the Isthmus of Panama following the California gold rush of 1849, Frank became a miner in Washington for four years, came back to Iowa in 1894, worked as a

farm laborer and farmer in Illinois and Iowa, and in 1899 he and his brother, George, joined their brother, William, who had preceded them by four years in the gold fields of Alaska. Frank and George returned to Seattle for a brief period, and visited Iowa 19 years ago, then the pioneer life appealed to them so strongly they again went to Alaska.

 

In addition to his activities as a miner in Alaska, Frank was employed for about three years as mail carrier, with dog teams and sleds, at Telegraph Creek, Canada.  Like his father, he was loyal to his friends, generous, kind hearted, honest, faithful to every trust peace loving, yet fearless in the face of every danger. Men of his rugged character have been responsible for Alaska returning to the United States many times its original cost of $7,200,000 since

its purchase from Russia in 1867.

 

His health failing, Frank left his brother, George, who had been his companion so many years and arrived at Seattle July 12, 1928 where he passed away July 28th one month before his sixtieth birthday.

 

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Henry C. Pouget at St Patrick's Catholic church, Lenox August 3, and he was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery by the grave of the father, who passed from this life a few weeks after Frank

first started for Alaska. His mother, seven brothers and one sister survive.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 9, 1928

 

Finn, Richard -

Word was received Monday by Mrs. R. D. Finn of the death of her son, Richard M., at Norfolk, Nebraska.

 

The brothers, P. H. and Edd, who went to his bedside some days ago, were with him at the time of his death.

 

Richard was well known in Lenox and vicinity for this was his home for many years before he moved to Nebraska, and has many friends here who regret to

learn of his passing.

 

Burial was made in the Norfolk cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 13, 1928

 

Getz, Harry -

Clearfield relatives have been notified of the death of Harry Getz at Spokane, Wash. A letter stating that he had gone from his home in Oakdale to Rosalla for potatoes Saturday morning. At near eight he was found lying facedown, shot just below the heart.  His car was a block away from his body and the engine was still running. Mr. Getz was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Getz of Clearfield and formerly lived there where he was employed in the section. He leaves a wife and three children.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 15, 1928

 

Kimball, Clement F. -

Clement F. Kimball, lieutenant governor of Iowa, died at his home in Council Bluffs Monday morning. His illness covered a two year period.  Funeral services will be held Thursday from the First Congregational church, conducted by the pastor of that church, Dr. J. R. Perkins, assisted by Judge J. L. Blanchard.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 13, 1928

 

Lewellen, Lorna May -

Lorna Lewellen sixteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mert Lewellen, died at her home north of Corning, Sunday. The news of the death of Lorna came as a great shock to the many friends of the family in this locality. She was a member of the senior class in the Corning high school. The family left Lenox about a year ago.

 

Lorna's death followed an operation for the removal of tonsils and adenoids, the operation having been performed the week before.  Infection set in and nothing could be done to save her life.  She was the only girl in a family of four children. The funeral was held in Corning on Wednesday Rev. E. R. Stroud conducting the services. An obituary reached us too late for this week. It will be published next week.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 25, 1928

 

Lewellen, Lorna May -

Lorna May Lewellen was born December 17, 1911, near Corning and resided in the vicinity and at Lenox Iowa until she departed this life, October 21, 1928, at the age of 16 years, 10 months and 4 days.

 

Her death was caused by erysipelas following a tonsil operation. She took her first two years of high school work in the Lenox school, where she took part in the glee club and other activities of the school. Later the family returning to Corning, she entered the Corning school and was in her senior year at the time of her death.

 

She was a bright, talented girl whose sweet, lovable disposition endeared her to her classmates and to all who knew her. She united with the Methodist church early in life and remained a faithful Christian during her life.

 

She leaves to mourn her loss her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Merton Lewellen, and three brothers, Marion, Warren and Roger, besides a host of other relatives and friends.  Services were conducted by Rev.J Roberts and Rev. Stroud, the latter preaching the sermon.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 1, 1928

 

Morley, Jenny J. -

The death of Mrs. L. E. Morley occurred at her home in Gravity early Tuesday morning. Mrs. Morley, although some time ago she had suffered a heart attack,

was in her usual health and her death came without warning.  She is the wife of L. E. Morley former sheriff of Taylor county, and is survived by her husband

and four children, Fred of Chicago, Mrs. Ina Thompson of Des Moines, Harry and Elsie of Gravity.

The funeral was held Wednesday conducted by Rev. Warrior of Gravity.

Mr. Morley is a brother of Frank of this city.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 25, 1928

 

Phelan, Elizabeth Devereaux -

Elizabeth Phelan, daughter of Martin and Ellen Devereaux, was born at Manteno, Ill., on August 21, 1850. It was there she spent her girlhood days and grew to womanhood.

 

She was married to Patrick J. Phelan at Manteno, Ill., on October 31, 1870.

In the early 70's the family moved to Creston and a few years later to Conway where they lived for over 40 years.

 

Mr. Phelan died July 18, 1921 and the last years of Mrs. Phelan's life have been spent in Lenox where she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Irene Donaldson.

 

The living children are Ed Phelan, of Sharpsburg, Will Phelan, of Council Bluffs, Mrs. Berryman Green, Denver, Mrs. Homer Stewart, Phillips, Neb., Mrs. E. A.

Ford, Amarillo, Texas, and Mrs. Irene Donaldson, Lenox.

 

Funeral services were held at St. Patrick’s church, Thursday at ten o'clock conducted by Rev. Pouget Interment was made in St Patrick's cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 6, 1928

 

Preston, Agnes Coulter -

Agnes Coulter was born in Glascow, Scotland, August 16, 1859. She, with her parents, came to La Salle, Ill., in 1862 and from there to Taylor county in 1871 where she has lived for fifty-seven years.

 

On Christmas Day 1884, she was united in marriage to Charles Preston, to whom she has been a true and faithful helpmate for nearly 44 years. God blessed their happy union with six children. They are: Mrs. Edith Boyer, Mrs. Cora E. Herbst, Mrs. Bertha L. Godon, Wm. J., Harry and George Preston, all of the vicinity of Lenox. She is survived by two brothers and one sister, Charles and Robert Coulter and Mrs. Arthur Leonard, all of Corning. These relatives, her husband, children, 12 grandchildren, brothers and sisters, their families and more distant elatives and a host of loving friends feel deeply the loss of one who has through the years meant so much to them.

 

Mrs. Preston was converted and united with the Evangelical church soon after coming to Taylor county. She transferred her membership to the Lenox Methodist church in 1915 during the pastorate of Rev. Walter Morgan. She was very active in the church life, having been a member and teacher in the Sunday school until 27 years of age when she lost her hearing, since then her beautiful devotion to her home and whatever church work she could do under such a handicap has won the praise of many.  Her life has been most cheerful

and sweet spirited, having a smile and a pleasant word for all.

 

Though never having heard the voice of any of her children, she was a wonderful mother:  “Her children rise up and call her blessed." On last Sunday, October 7th she attended a family reunion at Corning, enjoying the day exceedingly well, but she began suffering with neuralgia on the way home. Monday morning she seemed better but in the afternoon the pains returned and at 4:30 P. M. her weary heart ceased its labors and her soul took its flight to God,  who gave it.

 

Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church by the pastor, Rev. Stroud and interment made in the family lot in Fairview cemetery, October 10, 1928 at 2 p. m.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 11, 1928

 

Shimer, Alice Gold -

Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Gold, was born in Boone county, Indiana July 5, 1869 and departed this life at the Creston Community hospital November 15, 1928, age 59 years, 4 months and 10 days.

 

She was united in marriage to John Shimer, September 28, 1886. At twenty years of age she and her husband moved from their home in Indiana to Missouri and there they resided for six years.  They then moved to Taylor county Iowa, where they have since made their home with the exception of

three years spent in Adams county.

 

To this union were born three children. Goldie, who died in infancy, Alma Fawcett, of Shenandoah, and Chester Shimer, of Lenox, Iowa.

 

Mrs. Shimer united with the Christian church while a very young girl coming into the church at Otwell Chapel, Franklin county, Indiana, at the age of fourteen.

 

She is survived by her husband, John Shimer, of Lenox, a daughter, Mrs. Alma Fawcett, of Shenandoah, a son, Chester, of Lenox, three grandchildren, three sisters, Bertha Biddinger, of Dayton, Ohio, Myrtle Logan and Rena Roudebash,

of Cheyenne, Wyo., three half-brothers, Pink Gold, of Conway Cleo Gold, and Glen Gold, of Bedford, and one step brother, Seborn Bronnenburg, of Des. Moines, besides other relatives and a host of friends who mourn her loss.

 

Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday at 2:00 conducted by Rev. E. C. Miller.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 22, 1928

 

Sullivan, Jennie Page Paul –

Mrs. Jennie Paul Sullivan died at noon on Wednesday as a result of a stroke of some sort on Tuesday. Mrs. Sullivan was employed at the Reed home as housekeeper and when Mr. Reed, arrived home at noon he found her on the back porch in trouble. She was taken immediately to the home of her son, and she died about noon the following day. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:30 by Rev. E. S. Menoher, at the home of her son and interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery.

 

Jennie Page was born on a farm four miles east of Lenox, August, 19, 1876, and died September 19, 1928 at the age of 52 years and 1 month. She was married September 6, 1893, in Corning to G. J. Paul and to them were born four children all of whom survive the mother. The husband died several years ago. The children are Mrs. Frank Swain, Casper, Wyo., Claude A. Paul, Corning, Mrs. C. L. Pederson, Casper, Wyo., and W. F. Paul Corning. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Geo. Page, of Lenox and eight grandchildren; three sisters and one brother. The sisters are Mrs. Mart Hayes, Lenox, Mrs. Arthur Nuckols, Orient, Mrs. William Steinkamp, Clealr Lake and the brother, Ham Page resides at Ottawa, Kansas.

--Corning Free Press

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 27, 1928

 

Thompson, Franklin Arthur -

Franklin Arthur Thompson was born in Washington county, Iowa, September 7, 1878, and died at his home on East Temple street, Lenox, Iowa, December 1, 1928, at the age of fifty years, two months and twenty-four days. He came to

Lenox at the age of seventeen, going into business in connection with the Lenox Mill and continued in this connection until he built the local electric light plant of which he was manager. It was his privilege to light the first

electric light in Lenox.

 

On March 31, 1915, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Schaffer, of Adams county and moved to their home on East Temple where he passed away.

 

He was well known in Clarinda, Creston and Red Oak being chief electrical engineer at the latter place.

 

He united with the Presbyterian church of Lenox at the age of eighteen and was also a member of the W. O. W. fraternal organization.

 

He was stricken in health August 19th, 1923 at the home of his wife's parents in Corning. At the time he and his family were living in Red Oak and immediately following his affliction they returned to their home in Lenox.

 

He is survived by his wife, two sons, Burton Wayne, aged eleven, and Donivan Francis, aged eight. Also his father, J. R. Thompson, one sister, Daisy Howes, of Lenox, and two brothers, Lloyd, of Lenox, and Ola of Marshalltown. His

mother and one brother, Floyd, lave preceded him to the great Beyond.

 

Frank was honest, upright, patient, loyal, and had a smile for everyone.

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with the pastor, Rev. Mortenson, officiating. Interment was made at Fairview cemetery.

 

The, following kinsman acted as pall bearers: Paul, Harry and Albert

Schaffer, Cleo Haynes, Frank Deweese and Ben Wurster.

 

The out of town relatives present were: Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Haynes, Helen Luzanne, of Agency, Mrs. E. W. Hanson, of Des Moines, Ola Thompson, of Marshalltown, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deweese and Mr. Charles Jarvis, of Grant, and Andrew Deweese of Creston.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 6, 1928

 

Turner, George M. -

A. Turner received a telegram Monday night telling of the sudden death of his brother, George M. Turner, of Chicago. Mr. Turner has gone to attend the funeral.

 

Mr. Turner years ago spent a year with his brother here on the farm. For many years the family has lived in Chicago. He leaves a wife and five children.

 

The Turner family have a remarkable record in that there are nine children grown to manhood and womanhood with the youngest 48 years of age and the passing of George M. marks the first death.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 25, 1928

 

Weber, Louisa A. -

The funeral of the late Mrs Wm. Weber was held Monday at her home. Services were in charge of Rev. Guest and Rev. Ross, of Prescott and a large crowd of friends and neighbors were in attendance. Burial was at Graceland cemetery in Creston.

 

Friends in Adams and Taylor counties were deeply grieved to hear of the death of Mrs. William Weber, who resided in the Stringtown neighborhood. Mrs. Weber has been in failing health for several years and had been in the

Clarinda hospital for mental treatment. An attempt at hanging there resulted in a fall to the floor of her room. Hemmorages of the brain resulted and she died. The body was brought to her home, where funeral services were held.

Rev. Guest and Rev. Ross, of Prescott, conducted the services. Burial was in the Graceland cemetery at Creston.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 2, 1928

 

Wood, Wm. -

Wm. Wood was horn in Coal Valley, Rock Island, Ill.. November 5, 1858.  He moved to Adams county, la., with his parents, in 1879.  He was married to Clara Deskin, of Albia, in 1882 and to them were born six children, two

of them having died in childhood.

 

He moved to Idaho in 1919 on account of his health and has been a constant sufferer until the angel of death said, "It is enough" and his spirit returned to God who gave it, departing this life Saturday morning, September 22. 1928.

 

He leaves to mourn his death his devoted wife, three sons. Bert, Joe .and James, who were living with their father in Idaho Falls at the time of his death. A daughter, Mrs. Josie Smith lives near Clearfield. There are 37 grandchildren and two brothers, Joe Wood of Lenox and John Wood of Idaho Falls.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 4, 1928