Beamer, Elva Dora -

E. D. Beamer was born in Ringgold County, Iowa, on a farm near Maloy, Iowa, October 10, 1868, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Zed Beamer, and was reared on

the farm.

On August 18, 1896, he was united in marriage to Miss Maude Goble. Soon after his marriage, he and his wife moved to Clearfield where he has since

made his home almost constantly.  He was employed for a time with the Taylor County State bank, and was later engaged in various business enterprises, including the operation of an implement business and a private bank. His favorite work, however was music, in which he was engaged to some extent practically all his life.

He temporarily left Clearfield in 1929 and moved to Tingley where he lived on a farm and devoted much of his time to the real estate and insurance business. In 1933 Mr. and Mrs. Beamer moved back to Clearfield where they have since made their home, operating a service station and continuing the music business.

Mr. Beamer united with the United Presbyterian church in Clearfield during the pastorate of Rev. N. Weingart. He took great interest in his church work and served as a trustee with the Clearfield congregation and as elder with the Tingley congregation. He was a man of friendly disposition and left a wide circle of friends who mourn his passing.

Mr. Beamer was taken ill about July 4, and his condition became such that he had to be taken to a hospital.  Medical aid was futile however, and on Friday morning, July 16, 1937 he answered the call of his Master.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, two daughters and two sons, Gladys, Mrs. Earl Lupher of Tingley; Mrs. Hazel Keith of Windom, Minnesota; Cecil of Mt. Ayr; and John Z. of Des Moines.  Also three grandchildren, Clifford Beamer, Des Moines; John D. Beamer, Mount Ayr; and Gordon M. Keith, Windom, Minn.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the United Presbyterian church, Rev. H. B. Hutchman, pastor of the church. Interment was in the Clearfield cemetery.

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

Crouch, Donna Mae –

Relatives here received a telegram last Thursday noon from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crouch of Frazee, Minn., telling of the death of their baby daughter, Donna Mae, who was born July 8 and died July 22.  Although the little one was only allowed to stay with them two weeks, she will be greatly missed.  Friends and relatives here extend their sympathy to the bereaved parents.

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

D’Happart, Frederick L. –

Frederick L. D’Happart died Monday July 26, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bud Barker.  Until a few weeks before his death, Mr. D’Happart resided on a farm south of Kent. He was born at Barron Run, Pa., November 12, 1858.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, July 28, at Gravity.

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

Giles, John A. -

John A. Giles, son of John R. and Catherine Giles, was born in Bedford, Iowa, January 4, 1883; died in Hammond, Indiana July 26, 1937, aged 54 years, 5 months and 27 days.

Funeral services were held from the Barber Funeral Home Thursday, July 29, at 2:00 p. m., conducted by Dr. Davidson, an old friend and for many years

pastor of the Lenox United Presbyterian church where the Giles family worshipped.  Dr. Davidson was assisted in the service by Rev. W. T. Mclntyre, a former Lenox resident and a boyhood friend of the deceased. The body was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery where the parents and one sister are buried.

The members of the family left to mourn his passing are two sisters, Mrs.

W. B. Buckley, and Miss June Giles, who reside in Spanaway, Washington, and Harry Giles, Hoquiam, Washington.  His parents and one sister, Mrs. Berta Giles-Bleeg, preceded him in death.

Shortly after John’s birth the Giles family moved to Lenox where he grew to manhood. He was graduated from the Lenox high school in the class of 1903.

He was a life-long member of the Lenox United Presbyterian church and a regular attendant of the Sabbath school and preaching services.

For many years John was an employee of the Eclipse Lumber company and worked in the yards and office in Lenox. From here he went to Sidney, Iowa

where he was employed as manager of the Eclipse Lumber yards there. His work in the Sidney office was terminated at the time John was expecting a call to service in the army during the World War. A few years were spent in Chicago where he held a responsible position in a refinery.  Before going to Hammond he spent some time in the south in the oil fields.

The facts related to the last illness and death of Mr. Giles, as ascertained by the Lenox friends, are very meager. All that is known is that he died in a hospital at Hammond after a brief illness. Members of the family were unable to attend the funeral. Selected for the honor as pallbearers were boyhood friends of the deceased: Ray Anderson, Wm. Bennison, H. Roy Long, W. T. Mclntyre, Roy Nelson and W. E. Richard.

"Jack" Giles, as he was known to his friends, was a man whose life and ideals exemplified the teaching—by precept and example of a truly Christian home.

As boyhood merged into youth and youth grew into early manhood and he reached that period in life when he must be guided by his own understanding of the verities of life; when he must follow certain rules of thought and living to win the worthwhile rewards, his convictions became his mentor and his guide through loyalty to higher ideals he grew into a strong Christian character. He understood something of a life philosophy, which he followed and made life what it could be. When the news of his passing reached his old home community there were many sad hearts. The burden of comment among old acquaintances is a fine tribute to the memory of Jack Giles. The world is better for his brief life and is poorer since his passing.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 5, 1938

Ginn, Cora Barngrower –

Cora Barngrower, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Barngrower was born in Taylor county, Iowa, January 19. 1863 and died at her home in Lenox July 25, 1937 at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 6 days.

In the year 1882 she was married to Charles A. Ginn, who died in 1918.  Four children were born, two of whom preceded her in death, Erma and Gladys.

Mrs. Ginn is survived by one daughter and one son, Mrs. Essie Franklin of Denver, Colo. and James of Lenox.  She is also survived by one brother, Wesley Barngrower of Huntley, Nebr., 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Early in life she united with the Methodist church.  Always a faithful member and willing worker, she worked until broken health would no longer permit her to serve.

Although her health had been gradually declining, still, when the passing came, as a result of a heart attack, it was sudden and gentle.

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

Harden, R. J. –

R. J. Harden died at the home of his son, Arthur, Sunday evening, Aug. 1, at the age of 66 years, 6 months and 17 days. He had been in failing health for the past year due to several paralytic strokes.

Mr. Harden was born, Jan. 14, 1871, on a farm northeast of Corning and lived there until his marriage on Feb. 14, 1894, to Helen Douglas Ballantyne. Mr.

and Mrs. Harden established a home near his parents and lived on this farm until 1913 when they moved to the vicinity of  the Blue Grove church near

Sharpsburg.

Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Harden: Arthur S. of Kent, Helen Marie Beck, of Clearfield, Lena Martha Welch of Lenox and Faye Ballantyne,

who died at the age of two and a half years.

Mrs. Harden died July 5, 1916, leaving three small children. Mr. Harden took up the extra duty of rearing the children, always trying to direct them toward the highest standards of life.

He is survived by three children, three grandchildren, Gwendolyn and Vernon Harden and Twila Jean Welch; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Brown of Brooks; a

brother, Oren W. Harden, of Santa Monica, Calif.

Mr. Harden united with the Methodist Church early in life and later transferred his membership to the Blue Grove Christian church and was always a faithful worker in the church.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the church of Christ, conducted by the Rev. Shaw, a former pastor at the Blue Grove church. Burial was made at Corning.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 5, 1937

Hulen, Louis –

Mrs. Francis Folcey received word late Wednesday afternoon of the death of her father, Louis Hulen, which occurred suddenly at Mexico, Mo., where he

had been working. Mr. Hulen was 64 years old. No further particulars were received.

Mr. and Mrs. Folcey and Mr and Mrs. Sidney Ethington, of Council Bluffs, left Wednesday evening for Centralia, Mo., the old family home to attend the funeral.

Mr. Hulen is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Francis Folcey, of Lenox; Mrs. Sidney Ethington, of Council Bluffs; and Mrs. Harold Fleige, of Fort Madison;

and two sons, Arthur, of Columbia, Mo., and Guy, of Centralia, Mo. Mrs. Hulen died about three years ago.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 16, 1937

Hull, John Mark –

Hull, Tommy -

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie K. Hull, of Waverly, mourn the loss of twin sons born prematurely at their home Saturday morning, July 17. They were given the

names Tommy and John Mark. Lenox friends of Mr. Hull extend their sincere sympathy.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 5, 1937

Moeller, Heinrich Detlef “Henry” –

Henry Moeller took his own life by hanging at his farm northeast of town sometime Sunday. The body was found hanging in the barn Sunday evening when Ralph Cox, who lives on the farm, returned home and went to the barn to do the milking. Despondency was thought to be the reason for the act.

Mr. Moeller, who was a German citizen by birth, held a sale at the farm last year and then took his family back to the old country. He rented the farm to

Ralph Cox and at the time he left here there was some doubt in his mind as to whether he would return.

The family spent eight months in Germany and returned home late this spring, too late to secure another farm. Mrs. Moeller and one of the children went to

Illinois to be with relatives while Mr. Moeller and two of the children remained here. The children stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Cox on the Moeller farm but Mr. Moeller got a job on a farm near Prescott.

Mr. Moeller went to his own farm Sunday morning and found that Mr. and Mrs. Cox and the two boys had left for the day. Evidently he was prepared for

the act for he had brought a rope with him from the place where he worked. In his pocket was found a letter, written in German, addressed partly to Mrs. Moeller and partly to J. H. Barber, Lenox funeral director, making all last arrangements.

The body was first noticed by Edwin, 11-year-old son of Mr. Moeller, who had gone to the barn while Mr. Cox was milking.

Mr. Moeller was highly respected in the community and was considered a hard worker and a good farmer. Many stories have been circulated in the

community since the sad occurrence, probably all of them wrong. It is possible the real reason for Mr. Moeller's rash act will never be known.

Obituary

Heinrlch Detlef Moeller, son of Joachim and Gertrude Moeller, was born on April 29, 1888, in Holstein, Germany, and passed away at his home near Kent,

Iowa, on August 1, 1937, at the age of 49 years, 3 months and 2 days.

Shortly after he had attained manhood he came to the United States, locating on a farm near Durant, Iowa. In the spring of 1923 he moved to a farm near

Kent. Most of his time has been spent in that vicinity being engaged in farming.

On December 10, 1923, he was married to Miss Helene Denz. To them four sons were born, one of the number, Harry G. having proceeded the father in death.

He is survived by his wife, three sons, Edwin age 11, Kenneth age 8 and Albert age 5. He is also survived by two brothers, Johannes and Willy, both of Holstein, Germany.

When a small child, Mr. Moeller was baptized in the Lutheran church and at the age of l5 he was confirmed in the faith of that church, remaining a faithful member of the same up to the time of his death.

He was a true husband, and a devoted father to his children, and his many friends testify to his honesty and integrity.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Barber Funeral Home by Rev. Thomas Kelly, pastor of the Lenox Methodist church.  Interment was made in the Graceland cemetery at Creston.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 5, 1947

Robinson, Elder –

Word has been received here of the death of Elder Robinson at his home in Boulder, Colo.  Mr. Robinson was 63.  He is a stepson of Mrs. J. C. Robinson and lived in Lenox until he moved to Boulder a number of years ago.  He was married to Lizzie Morley, a sister of Will Morley.  He is survived by his wife, two daughters and one son.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 16, 1937

Roudybush, William Alexander -

William Alexander Roudybush was born January 8, 1867, at Diagonal, Iowa, the son of John and Sarah Roudybush, and died July 10, 1937, at the age of 70

years, 6 months and 2 days.

He grew to manhood in this vicinity in which he was born and on Nov. 21, 1888, he was married to Marie Griffith and resided on the same farm until his passing.

Mrs. Roudybush preceded him in death, Nov. 13, 1927. To this union were born 13 children, 5 of whom preceded him in death. The living are Floyd of Bradyville, Iowa; John and Clifford, Clearfield; Ralph and Myrtle Novak, Clarinda; Mae Gleason, Salem, Oregon; and Lester, Davis City Iowa.

He became a member of the Diagonal Methodist church several years ago.

Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Jordon, of the Diagonal Methodist church. Music was furnished by a mixed quartet with a special number

by Bard Goodale.

Pallbearers were old neighbors and school chums of Mr. Roudybush,

namely, Jim Denhart, Geo. Denhart, George Yashack, Will Yashack, Fred Jezek and Joe Jezek. Interment was made in the Diagonal cemetery.

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

Runyan, Earle E. -

Earle E. Runyan was born at Monmouth, Ill., Nov. 16, 1882, and died at the Broadlawns hospital in Des Moines, August 9, 1937, in his 55th year. As his

illness progressed, his death was not entirely unexpected yet his passing was a shock to relatives and friends. His illness extended over a period of several

weeks and although it was of a brain nature, the exact trouble could not be determined. His mother visited him at the hospital shortly before his death

and he was able to recognize her and call her name.

When Earle was a child, the family moved from Monmouth to Lenox and here he grew to manhood. He became a member of the United Presbyterian Church and was an active member of the Bible School and the Young People's society.

While a young man he took up railroad work and spent 18 years of his life as chief clerk in the Des Moines Union Railway station.

His father died, Dec. 26, 1919.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Donna M. Runyan, of Lenox, a brother, T. Glenn Runyan, of Tacoma, Wash., and a sister,

Mrs. O. L. Copeland, of Lenox.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Arnold Funeral home, in charge of Dr. A. L. Davidson, pastor of the United Presbyterian church at Lenox. Burial was made in the family lot in old Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 19, 1937

Sage, Ida Victoria Shawler -

Ida Victoria, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Shawler, was born May 14, 1863, near Roseville, Warren county, Illinois, and departed this life at their

farm home four miles south of Clearfield, August 8th, 1937, at the age of 74 years, 2 months and 24 days.

At the age of seven years she with her parents, came from Illinois, to Union county, Iowa living on a farm near Kent, attending the rural school at

Prairie Star. At the age of twelve she again moved with her parents to Ringgold county, locating on a farm six miles south of Clearfield which her father owned at his death. There she grew to womanhood and on the 29th

of March, 1885, was married to Charles W. Sage, a young farmer living near her old home. They then moved to their present home in Taylor county where

her life was happily spent for some 52 years.

Her husband and three children survive her death, namely: Frank, Clearfield; Mrs. Marie Lewis, Kirksville, Mo.; and Miss Mildred Sage, at home. Mrs. Lila

House and Lena May preceded her in death some years ago.  She also leaves four living grandsons and four living granddaughters. Two sisters survive her,

Mrs., Elmett- Nickle, Clearfield, and Mrs. David Reese, Creston, Iowa.

For the last thirty years she has been a member of the Christian church, Clearfield.  She was a member of the Women's Relief Corps, Ed Otis Post

No. 343, Clearfield. She had also joined the neighborhood club where she loved to go. She had been in failing health for some months but her disease was one medical aid could not reach.

Funeral services were held in the Christian church, in Clearfield, Aug. 10, at 2:30, in charge of her pastor, S. D. Harlan, and the body laid to rest in the

Clearfield cemetery. The following served as pallbearers: Archie Calkins, Claude Brown, Frank Bye, Reed Nickle, Harry House and Sam Parrish.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 19, 1937

Sealy, Emery E. –

Emery E. Sealy died at his home in Lenox early Thursday morning following an illness of only a few days. About three weeks before his death, Mr. Sealy appeared to be in good health and was able to drive his car around by himself.

He was born at Warren, Ohio, March 29, 1856, and at his death, July 29, 1937, was 81 years, 4 months of age.

On Oct. 29, 1876, he was married to Emma S. Matchett and two children were born to them: C. L. Sealy of Lenox and Chas. M. Scott, of Columbus. Ohio.

Mrs. Sealy died March 25, 1883, leaving a 9-day old son and this son was adopted by John and Rachel Scott.

Mr. Sealy is survived by his two sons, C. L. Sealy and Chas. M. Scott and by two nephews, H. V. Maple, of Lenox and L. B. Maple, of Seward, Nebr., besides

eight grandchildren. 

He came to Lenox in 1889 and for the past 35 years has been engaged in gardening.

Funeral services were held at the Barber Funeral home Saturday, July 31, at 2 o'clock, conducted by the, Rev. L. T. Knotter. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 5, 1937