Ayres, Virginia Bell Jones -

Mrs Virginia Bell Jones Ayres, daughter of O. W. and Fanny Jones, was born October 13 1904, near Sharpsburg, la. and died at the Greater Community

hospital, in Creston, June 6, 1937 at the age of 32 years, 7 months and 23 days.

She has lived around Sharpsburg all her life except 5 years in Montana. Bell was united in marriage to Chas. Ayres, May 121922 and to this union were born four children, three sons and one daughter. One son preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, two sons and one daughter and her parents, Mr and Mrs. C. W. Jones, two brothers and two sisters.

The body was taken to the Walker and Shum Funeral Home at Bedford. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Sharpsburg. Burial was made in the Conway cemetery, with Rev. Cornwell, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Sharpsburg, in charge of the services.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 17, 1937

Ely, Alpha Leotia -

Alpha Leotia Ely died at the Methodist hospital in St. Joseph, Mo., Friday, April 16, following an operation. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at

the Arnold funeral home, conducted by Rev. Mortenson, a former pastor,  assisted by Dr. A. L. Davidson. Burial was made in the Lenox cemetery.

Mr. Ely was born at North Henderson, Ill., Sept. 14, 1870, and at the time of his death of 66 years, 7 months and 2 days of age.  He moved to Corning with his parents when he was about 10 years old and there he grew to manhood.

On October 1, 1890 he was married to Fanny Davies and to them were born eight children, four boys and four girls.  Two of the boys preceded their father in death. Mr. Ely and his family lived six miles south of Corning until the spring of 1910 when they moved to the farm north of Lenox where he resided at the time of his death.

He was a charter member of the W. O. W. lodge at Corning, Iowa.

Alpha, as he was known by many of his friends, was of a cheerful disposition, always he will be remembered by his friends and relatives as a peacemaker.  He was a kind loving husband and father and an excellent neighbor.

He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Muriel Sommers, Gravity, Edna Kanoff, Pomona, California, Frances Lininger, Fort Morgan, Colorado, Erma Williamson, Lincoln, Nebraska, and two sons, James H. of Long Beach, Calif. and Bert, at home.  There are also five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One brother of Spokane, Wash. and sister, Mrs. Elma Nelson, of Kellogg, Idaho also survive him.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 22, 1937

Goble, John David –

John D. Goble, last Civil War veteran of Clearfield, died Friday morning after and illness of but a few days.  He was nearing the 96 year mark.  Mr. Goble will be missed in many ways, especially in the home, church and community in general. 

The funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon.  The World War Veterans had charge, Sam Parrish and Clem Ruby standing guard at the open casket.

Obituary

John David Goble was born July 11, 1842 near Columbus, Indiana.  At the age of five years he came with his mother and family to Iowa and settled on what was then known as Amboy in Washington county, Iowa.

In April of 1852 the mother passed away living a family of six children.  For each of these a home was provided by relatives or friends.  Fortunately Mr. Goble’s lot was to be located with the Cunningham family, in whose good Christian home he remained nine years.  Then the War of the Rebellion came on, and on August 10, 1861, he enlisted “for three years or during the war”.  He served his full three years and enlisted again to serve until the close of the war which came in April of 1865.  But his regiment was not mustered out until May 9, 1866.

Mr. Goble returned to Crawfordsville and pursued the occupation of farming. On December 10, 1868 he was married to Miss Lou H. Johnson of Crawfordsville.  After their marriage they moved to Missouri and resided there a few years.  In 1876 they returned to Iowa and settled within the bounds of the Platte Valley United Presbyterian church.  Upon the dissolution of that church in 1894 they transferred their membership to Clearfield, which has since been their point of residence.

They were spared to each fifty seven years, seven months and three days.  Mrs. Goble passed away in August of 1927.  Mr. Goble survived his wife by the period over nine years, his death occurring at his home Friday, April 23, 1937.

To Mr. and Mrs. Goble, two children were born, W. I. Goble, who passed away November 19, 1897, and Mrs. E. D. Beamer, the only surviving member of the immediate family.  There are four grandchildren: J. Z. Beamer of Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. D. O. Keith of Windom, Minnesota, Mrs. Erle Lupner of Tingley, Iowa, and O. E. Beamer, Mt. Ayr, Iowa.  There are three great grandchildren: Clifford Beamer, Gorden Keith and John Dean Beamer.

Among old and young Mr. Goble's friends were many. He will be sadly missed in the home, the church and the community.

Funeral services were held in the Clearfield United Presbyterian Church Sabbath afternoon, April 25, the sermon being preached by the pastor Rev. H. B. Hutchman, who chose as his text the words of Paul to Timothy, “Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”

Interment was made in the Clearfield cemetery beside his companion and his son.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 29, 1937

Guard (Kirkman) Baby -

Word has been received of the death of a son that was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Guard, of Pine River, Minn., April 10. The infant died April 19 at the Holman hospital at Fifty Lakes, Minn. and was laid to rest in the Whitefish cemetery. Mrs. Guard is a daughter of Sam Kirkman.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 29, 1937

Hamilton, Emily Gilpin –

Emily Gilpin was born at Cazonovia, Illinois, on March 22, 1855, the daughter of L. A. and Amelia Gilpin. She grew to womanhood in the pioneer years of Illinois and on Feb. 8, 1878 was married to M. M. Hamilton.

Mr and Mrs. Hamilton resided in Woodford county, Illinois, until the spring of 1883 when they moved to a farm east of Clearfield. In 1890 they purchased a residence in Clearfield, which became their home for the remainder of their lives.

Mr Hamilton died December 26, 1936. Mrs. Hamilton's death occurred June 17, 1937, a little less than six months after that of her husband. She is survived by their three children, Mrs. Myrta Young of Clearfield and J. H. Hamilton and Arthur Hamilton, of Des Moines; four grandchildren and one great grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Hildreth, Anthony, Iowa; Mrs. Alice Clark,  Jackson, Miss.; and Mrs. Susie Lockwood, Dayton, Oregon. 

Mrs. Hamilton was not able during recent years to take an active part in the social religious life of the community being practically confined to her home

since 1932 due to a fall and injury.

On June 5, 1937, she again fell breaking her left thigh which injury resulted in her death on June 17. She was cared for during her last illness by her three children, friends and her neighbors.

In girlhood Mrs. Hamilton became a member of the Baptist church. Following her marriage she transferred her membership to the United Presbyterian

church, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton both becoming members of the Clearfield congregation on June 3, 1883.

Funeral services were held at the residence Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev H B. Hutchman, pastor of the United Presbyterian church had charge assisted by Rev. Watson of Creston.  Interment was made in the

Clearfield cemetery beside her husband.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 24, 1937

Hough, Litillus L. –

L.L. Hough, a former Lenox [?] died at his home in Lincoln, Nebr. Sunday June 6 at 7 a.m. at the age of 87 years.  Mr. Hough was a resident of Lenox from 1882 to 1897 in which year he removed to Atchison, Kansas and later to Billings, Montana where he lived for twenty years.  At the time of his death he had been a resident of Lincoln for the past seven years.  He is survived by the wife and all of the seven sons and {?] daughters formerly living in Lenox, also eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Interment was made in Lincoln Memorial Park, Tuesday June 8.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 17, 1937

Laird, Homer L. -

Homer L. Laird was born near Mt. Ayr, Iowa, January 29, 1875, and died at his home in Lenox April 28, 1937, at the age of 62 years, 2 months and 30 days. He had been ill since June 15, 1935.

He grew to manhood near the place of his birth. He enlisted as a soldier in the U. S. army during the Spanish-American war but because of illness he was sent home and received an honorable discharge. Following his discharge from the army he returned to Mount Ayr.

Mr. Laird was married, Dec. 21, 1899, to Miss Lenora Davis and to them was born one daughter, Mrs. Florence Gray of .Brooks. The family moved to Lenox

April 4,1918, and Mr. Laird resided here until his death. Mr. Laird was a kind and loving husband and father and a friendly neighbor.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lenora Laird, one daughter Mrs Florence Gray, of Brooks and three grand children, Homer Loren, Billy Dean and Jimmie

Lloyd two brothers, Elza of Kellerton and Will of Eagle, Colo. and one sister, Mrs. E. A. Saltzman, of Tingley.

Funeral services were held at Barber Funeral home Friday April 30, at 3:30, and were in charge of the Rev. E. F. Hagee.  Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 6, 1937

Reipe, Lidda Witte -

Mrs. A. H. Reipe, 74, resident in the Kent vicinity for the past 54 years, died at 7:35 o'clock after a three months illness, says the Creston News Advertiser.

She was born August 12, 1862 in Burlington, the daughter of Simon and Sophie Witte.

Mrs. Reipe is survived by her husband A. H. Reipe, three sons M. W. Brewer of Denver, Colo., Paul and James Reipe of Kent and two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle

Thomas of Mediapolis and Ruth Bittner of Omaha, Nebr. She also leaves a brother, Ed Witte of Denver and eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was affiliated with the Baptist church.

Funeral services were at the Methodist church in Kent Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Burial was in the Morgan cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 15, 1937

Savage, Nelson –

Nels Ravage, 70, died at his home southwest of Sharpsburg Friday morning, June 4. He is survived by his wife and two sons Chester and Cleo. Funeral ser-

vices were held at Gravity Sunday.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 10, 1937

Short, William –

William Short, son of John and Elizabeth Short, died at his home in Conway, Iowa, May 28th, 1937, following an illness of over four months. He was born in Listowal, Canada, March 2, 1866 and departed this life at the age of 71 years, 2 months and 7 days.

When he was 11 years of age he moved with his parents to Iowa settling on a farm near Merle Junction where he grew to manhood. On March 25th, 1891 he was married to Matilda Cochran. Living in the vicinity of Clearfield and Merle Junction until the spring of 1918, when they moved into Conway two years ago, where he has since resided.

Mr. and Mrs. Short were the parents of ten children, three of whom preceded him in death. Glen at the age of fifteen, one little girl dying in infancy and John who gave his life to his country in 1918.

Surviving are his loving wife, five daughters, Mrs. May Harvey, Mrs. Charley Atkins and Mrs. Carlos Horton, of Clearfield; Mrs. Harry Madden, of Kent;  and Mary at home, two sons, Leo of Lenox and Clifford of Con way; two sisters, Mrs. Abrigal McClinitock, of South Dakota; Mrs. Libbie Kimball, of Minnesota;

and one brother, John Short of Lenox.

Mr. Short was a member of the Methodist church, also a member of the Clearfield lodge of the Modern Woodmen of America and also a member of

the Yoeman Lodge, Des Moines.

Funeral services were held in the Methodist church in Conway, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock. Rev. J. A. Wallis, pastor of the Methodist church officiated. Interment was in the Clearfield cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 3, 1937

Thompson, Lloyd A. -

Lloyd A. Thompson was born in Adams County, Iowa, near Corning, March 6, 1886 and died May 5, 1937, at the age of 51 years, one month and 20 days.

He became ill while in Lenox, and was taken to the home of his brother-in-law, Ben Wurster, where he died.

He moved with his parents to Lenox, Iowa, at the age of 6 years, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Miss Carrie Wurster, of Lenox, May 7, 1919. To them was born one daughter, Myrtle who is at home.

He has lived in Creston, vicinity of Lenox, Conway and Clearfield during the time from his marriage to the present, the family now living in Clearfield.

Those surviving are his wife and daughter Myrtle, one brother, Ollie of Montezuma, Iowa, and one sister, Mrs. D. Howes, of Gashland, Missouri. Also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. His parents, two brothers, Frank and Floyd preceeded him in death.

The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church in Lenox, Iowa, Friday afternoon at 2:30 Rev. H. B. Hutchman, pastor of the United Presbyterian church of Clearfield, had charge of the service and was assisted

by Rev. L. T. Knotter. Interment was in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 17, 1937

Trimble, Mrs. Persis Heaton –

Mrs. Persis Heaton Trimble, 53, composer of note and national secretary of the Mu Phi Epsilon honorary musical sorority, died at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines June 30. Her home was at Indianola.

Mrs. Trimble appeared in a musical recital here May 3, at the United Presbyterian church.

Her death came unexpectedly and followed an operation for appendicitis.

Last year one of her compositions won a national music contest sponsored by the National League of Penwomen, of which she was a member. As an award she was given a trip to Washington and had the honor of playing her composition, "The Fairy of Spring", at a reception at the White House om April 19, 1936

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 8, 1937

Trost, John George -

John George Trost was born September 21, 1867, in Dettingen, Germany and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fredia Boltinghouse, at the age of 69

years, 7 months and 22 days.

He was born the son of Joseph and Barbara Trost. His parents one sister, and one brother preceded him in death.

He was married November 3, 1891, to Margaret S. Stanger, who preceded him in death September 29, 1934. To them were born nine children, one daughter died in infancy. He is survived by five daughters, Pauline Morgan, Rose Noerrlinger and Emma Woods, of Sheldon, Wis.; Mary Cook and Fredia

Boltinghouse, of Lenox, three sons, Harry Howard, of Des Moines, Joseph Carl, and George Harvey, both of Lenox, also sixteen grandchildren. He is also survived by five sisters and one brother of Dettengen, Germany.

At the age of 21, he entered a regular two year course of Pre-War service, after which he received his honorable discharge.

When he was fourteen years of age he was united with the Lutheran church in Germany and in later years with the First Presbyterian church of Lenox, of which vicinity he had made his home for the past thirty-five years.

The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church in Lenox Sunday at 2:30, and were conducted by Rev. F. C. McCallon of Osceola, la., assisted by

Rev. L. T. Knotter, of Lenox.  Interment was in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 20, 1937

Weller, Willie –

Willie Weller died at the M. E. hospital in St. Joseph, Mo. April 2.  The body was brought to the home of Mrs. Ella Knott, mother of Mrs. Willie Weller, and the funeral was held at the M. E. church Sunday at 2 p.m.  Interment was in the Gravity cemetery.  Mr. Weller was 46 years old.  He gave 15 months service in the World War and 15 days on the battle front.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maude Weller, two sons and a daughter, his aged mother, three brothers and an adopted sister.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 8, 1937

Wilson, Robert –

Robert Wilson, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Wilson of Shannon City, passed away at the Methodist hospital Friday after a brief illness.  He leaves a wife, two children, his parents, one sister, Mrs. Margaret Shaw of Creston and one brother, Paul of Des Moines, other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.  Robert was a nephew of Mrs. Lola Long, and was known to many here.  Funeral services were held in Spencer, Iowa Sunday afternoon.  Sincere sympathy is extended to all.

Lenox Time Table, Iowa, Iowa Thursday April 29, 1937