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Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries
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Carruthers, William Sr. –

William Carruthers, Sr., son of William and Marie Forest Carruthers, was born Feb. 26, 1860, at Davenport, Scott county, la., and died at his home near Lenox

February 3, 1934, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 8 days.

 

In March, 1876, at the age of 16 he came to Taylor county and worked on farms around Lenox for several years. He then farmed for himself for several years and in 1900 bought the farm where he made his home until his death. At the time he came to Taylor county there were only two stores in Lenox and no roads through this section of the country.

 

Mr. Carruthers was married to Sarah C. Hayes of Lenox, at Creston, la., December 28, 1881, and to them were born six children, five boys and one daughter.  Those who, with their mother, survive him are: Wm. Jr., Frank and Leo of Lenox, George of Long Beach, Calif. There are also five grandchildren, Gerald, Kenneth, Margaret, Leone of Lenox, and Francis Brown of Corning.

 

Mr. Carruthers suffered a stroke of paralysis Sept. 5, 1931, and had been confined to his bed since that time.

 

Funeral services were conducted by Father H. C. Pouget at 10:30 a. m., February 5, at St. Patrick's church. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 8, 1934

 

Case, John W. -

The community was grieved to learn of the death of John W. Case, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Case, who was born near Prescott, May 6, 1871,

and spent most of his life on the old homestead. Mr. Case had been in failing health for the last year, but only during the last few days did his relatives or friends realize that the end was near. The cause of his death was heart trouble and he passed away at his home Saturday January 27, 1934 at the age of 62 years, 8 months and 21 days.

 

He united with the Baptist church of Prescott at the age of 18, although he was always active in the work at the U. P. church at Stringtown and interested in all community affairs. When the Federated church was formed at that place, he placed his membership there, where he remained faithful in his work until his death. On January 12, 1897, he was united in marriage to Alta V. Gillet of Corning. To this union were born three sons, Lloyd of Prescott, Earl of Lenox,

and Roy at home.

 

Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Charles B. who died in infancy, William E. who passed away June 28, 1926 and Ida M. Gray who passed away in August, 1931. Besides his wife and sons, he leaves two grand daughters, Lois and Wanda, one brother of Lamar, Colorado and Effie Barr of Orchard, Nebraska, who with a host of relatives and friends are left to mourn his departure.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 1, 1934

 

Ferguson, Thomas Alexander -

Thomas Alexander Ferguson died at his home in Lenox Sunday afternoon, March 4, at the age of 87 years, 1 month and 11 days, following a long illness. He was born January 23, 1847, near Crawfordsville, Washington Co., Iowa.

 

His parents were John and Jane Moore Ferguson of Tennessee ancestry. Mr. Ferguson grew up and worked on a farm until 1879 when he left Crawfords-ville and settled in Ringgold county in the Platte valley, not far from where the town of Diagonal is now situated. In 1881 he moved with his wife to Lenox,

then just newly incorporated.  He started a store business which continued until the big fire. After that he clerked for years in other stores. During the Mc-

Kinley administration he received the appointment of postmaster in Lenox for a term of four years. He was prepared for this position by having served two

years as deputy postmaster.

 

Mr. Ferguson was married to Miss Clemmentine Dodds, September 23, 1869. The happy union of 26 years duration was ended on Nov. 7, 1895, by the death

of Mrs. Ferguson.

 

On Sept. 8, 1897, Mr. Ferguson was married to Miss Mary E. Neiderheiser of Lenox who still survives, though broken in health after years of patient

waiting upon her invalid husband.

 

Mr. Ferguson was a veteran of the Civil war, having enlisted April 30, 1864. He was discharged September 23, 1864. In politics  he was an Abraham Lincoln

republican and was loyal to the day of his death to the great American commoner.

 

Mr. Ferguson was an ardent temperance worker, having participated in the fight for the overthrow of the saloon in the early years of the town of Lenox

He was a friend of prohibition and was deeply grieved when the prohibition amendment was repealed.

 

Among his many good characteristics was loyalty. He was loyal to his country, his church his home and his friends. He was a devoted member of the United Presbyterian church from the youth up.

 

Funeral services were held in the United Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. W. A. Thompson, Rev. Willis Crafts and Dr A L. Davidson. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 8, 1934

 

Gold, Emeline Jacobs –

Emeline Jacobs, daughter of Jesse and Sarah Jacobs was born in Indiana, February 8, 1854 and died February 23, 1934, aged 80 years and 15 days. She grew to womanhood in the state of Ohio and was married to John Gold

November 14, 1872. They spent almost sixty-two years together.

 

To them were born seven sons and one daughter: Johnnie of Clarksville, Minn., Charles of Lenox, Walter of Des Moines, Vernnen of Gravity, Mrs. Earle Beadel of Lenox and Orval of Conway. Her oldest child, Clarence, proceeded her in death on September 30th. 1875. Her twin sister, Clemetine, passed away on

Labor Day in 1913. Besides those mentioned she is survived by 17 grand children. 15 great grand children, two living sisters, and her aged husband.

 

She had been in poor health for many years and when she was taken ill with pneumonia she lived only a short time.

 

She united with the Church of Christ at Blue Grove many years ago. She was a kind and loving mother, always thinking of her children and devoted her last few years in caring for her aged husband.

 

The last services were held at the M. E. church at Conway, la, by her pastor, Edward E. Garratt. Her body was laid to rest in the Lenox cemetery. The

pall bearers were her five sons and her son-in-law, Johnnie not being able to attend the funeral.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 1, 1930

 

Hargin, Alice Susan Chaney –

Alice Susan Chaney was born at Carbon, Iowa, April 13th, 1903, and passed away at Lakeside hospital in Kansas City, Mo., on March 17, after a brief illness of about three weeks, aged 30 years 11 months and 14 days. When Alice was but a little girl she moved with her parents to Sharpsburg, and later to Clearfield, where she received most of her education. On February 23rd, 1922 she was united in marriage to John A. Hargin of Conway, and the couple moved to a farm near Conway to begin their wedded life. Three years ago they came to the farm five miles northwest of Clearfield which they had bought and intended it their permanent home.  To their union came two daughters,

Pauline Lavon, aged 11 years and Geraldine Mae, aged eight, when called upon to give up their mother. When but a girl she learned to love Christ and became a member of the Methodist church of Sharpsburg.  At the time of her death she was a loyal worker in the Calvary Methodist church which was near the home, and was president of their ladies society.  Alice was a true Christian, loyal wife and mother, a loving daughter and sister and was loved by the many friends who knew her. She will be greatly missed in church and neighborhood circles,

but not so much as in the home circle. Funeral services were held in Clearfield Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, her pastor, Rev. J. C Turner officiating, and ladies quartette composed o£ Mrs. Arthur Conaway, Mrs L. H. Andrews, Mrs. Jesse McKelvey and Mrs. A. J. Abarr, singing.  Pallbearers were her three brothers, Herman and Robert of Clearfield. Walter of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and three of Mr. Hargin's nephews, Harold and Lowell Hargin and Donald Cooper.   Interment was in Conway cemetery. She leaves to mourn her going, her husband and two little daughters, Pauline and Geraldiue. her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chaney, her three brothers and one sister, Mrs. Oliver Hargin of Conway, and many relatives and friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 22, 1934

 

Hargin, Noble -

Noble Hargin died at his home near Conway, Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the age of 81, and funeral services were held at the home Saturday, March 3. Burial was made in the Conway cemetery and this cemetery was in charge of the Masonic order.

 

Mr. Hargin was born in Canada and lived there until he was 16. He then moved to the states and spent the balance of his life in Taylor county. He was widely known and highly respected. He was a good neighbor and many stories are told of his kindness and help during times of illness.

 

He is survived by seven sons and one daughter, all of whom live in Taylor county. His wife died about 14 years ago.  Mr. Hargin was made a Mason

in 1892 in the Lodge at Gravity and remained a member of that lodge until his death.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 9, 1934

 

Hartman, John Edwin -

Clearfield friends and relatives were shocked last Thursday when they heard of the death of Uncle Ed Hartman which occurred about 2:30 that morning

at his home in east Clearfield. He had been ill a few days but seemed better that evening. Mr. Hartman was an old resident here and will be sadly missed in the community, for he was a good neighbor and friends, and always ready with a good word or deed of kindness for all. Funeral services were held in the Christian church here Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, with interment

in the Clearfield cemetery.

 

John Edwin Hartman was born in Johnson county, Iowa, July 1st, 1859, and died at his home in Clearfield March 29th. 1934, aged 74 years, 8 months and 28 days. He was married to Rosetta Feldman in Washington county, Iowa, December 24th, 1882, and to this union were born five daughters, all of whom survive him, and three were present at his funeral. They resided on a farm near Hills until 1899, when they moved into the town of Hills, and in 1905, they moved to Clearfield, Iowa, residing here until the time of his death. His

wife preceded him in death June 15th, 1926 and his six brothers and two sisters have also gone on before. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Laura Hirt of Hills, la., Mrs. Stella Crew of Diagonal; Mrs. Lottie Nevill and Mrs. Edna McMath of Clearfield; Mrs. lone Cameron of Hermiston, Oregon. Mrs. Cameron

had been ill and Mrs. Crew has been there helping care for her, so the two daughters were unable to be here at the time of their father's death. He also

leaves fifteen grand-children and two great-grand-children and a host of other relatives and friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 5, 1934

 

Hayes, Donald Dean -

Donald Dean Hayes, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hayes, was born at ten thirty Wednesday, January 24, 1934 and died in the evening of the same day.

He leaves to mourn his early departure his parents and three sisters and one brother.

The same Heavenly Father who said "Suffer the Little Children to Come unto Me and Forbid Them Not" wanted the little rose bud in his garden fair.

Burial was made in the Blue Grove cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 1, 1934

 

Hurley, Donald Paul -

Funeral services for Donald Paul Hurley were held at St. Patrick's church in Lenox, Tuesday morning, February 13, at 9:30, conducted by Father H. C.

Pouget. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery.

 

Donald was born January 12, 1907, at Lenox. He lived his entire life in and around Lenox where he attended school and was a general favorite. He was

industrious and cheerful and usually managed to keep busy at some kind of work. He was taken ill on February 3 and developed pneumonia and was not

strong enough to throw it off and passed away Friday, February 9, at the age of 27 years.

 

He is survived by his parents, Mr and Mrs. Otto Hurley, four sisters, Mrs. Esther Ryan of Raton, N. Mex., Mrs. Helen LeBaron of Wheaton, Ill., Mrs.

Betty Elliot, Oak Park, Ill., Miss Birdie Hurley, Lenox, and two brothers, Edwin and David, both of Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 15, 1934

 

McCain, Anna Elizabeth –

Miss Anna McCain who has been seriously ill for the past couple of weeks, died at her home here Tuesday evening March 20. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, at 2:30 at the United Presbyterian church in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 22, 1934

 

McCain, Anna Elizabeth –

Anna Elizabeth McCain, daughter of Lemmel and Jane McCain, was born at Portersville, Tennessee on February 27, 1855, and died at her home in Lenox,

Iowa, March 20, 1934, at the age of 79 years and 22 days.

 

At an early age she moved with her parents to LeClaire, Iowa; later to Warren county; and thence to Lenox in 1900. In childhood she united with the

LeClaire United Presbyterian church and remained a devoted members of that denomination until her death. She was a faithful attendant on services amd

ordinance of the church whenever physically able. Her life was filled with generous sacrificial service for her friends and loved ones.

 

Miss McCain is the last of her immediate family, being preceded in death one month ago by her oldest brother, John of Dyersburg, Tenn. She was stricken

on March 8th while busy about her home and gradually grew worse until the end. During her last illness she was cared for by her niece, Mrs. J. R. Henderson and her husband of Clearfield and by another niece, Mrs. B. Nadelhoffer of Early, Iowa . A number of other nieces and nephews survive her; also a host of friends and acquaintances.

 

Funeral services were held from the First United Presbyterian church of Lenox, Iowa, the Rev. W. A. Thompson officiating.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 5, 1934

 

Phillips, Lucinda J. -

Mrs. L. J. Phillips, 84, of Gravity, passed away in her home there at noon Thurs. following a heart attack.  Mrs. Phillips leaves a family of eight children to mourn her loss, her husband and one son having preceded her in death.

The five sons, Frank, L. E., Ed, Fred and Waite, all of Bartlesville, Okla., and three daughters, Mrs. Rroy Croan of Des Moines, Mrs. Ray Walker of Gravity and Mrs. Johnston D. Hill of California, were all notified of her death Thursday afternoon. A sister, Mrs. Cora Lovelace, had been making her home with her.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 15, 1934

 

Schmitt, Valentine -

Valentine Schmitt, eldest son of John and Margaret Schmitt, died at the home of his son Joseph in Des Moines, Friday, February 2, 1934 at the age of

85 years, 3 months and 20 days, after an illness of several months. He was born in Germany, October13, 1848, and came with his parents to America

at the age of one year. They settled In Peoria county, Ill. 

 

He was married to Barbara Eberle at Kickapoo, Ill., March 26, 1869. With his family he moved to Iowa in 1890 and settled on a farm near Lenox. He farmed for a few years then took up work as a carpenter. Later he went into the harness business. His wife preceded him in death, January 27, 1924.

 

Mr. Schmitt is survived by five sons and three daughters: Joseph W., Anthony A., William P., of Des Moines; John A. of Gerber, California, Chas. F. of Lenox Mrs. Mary Bowman of Rensselaer, Ind., Mrs. Joe Honold of Peoria, Ill., and Mrs. W. J. O'Dell of Lenox. He is also survived by two sisters: two brothers and

Lawrence Schmitt of Peoria, Ill., Jacob Schmitt of Princeville, Ill., Mrs Kate Turnis of Bradford, Ill., and Mrs. Margaret Schaub of Lenox. There are 39 grand children and 18 great grandchildren.

 

Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church, Lenox, February 5, conducted by Rev. Father Ostdick of Des Moines. Six of the grandsons served as pallbearers.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 8, 1934

 

Van Houten, Wm. -

Wm. Van Houten died Saturday night, February 3, at his home northeast of Corning. He was 65 old December 11, and had spent his entire life in the same

neighborhood. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. A. E. Caven of Lenox, his wife and six children. His death was the first break in his own family.

 Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 6 at the Methodist church in Corning, conducted by Bev. Eastman. Music was furnished by the choir from,

the little Mount Pleasant church, near his home.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 8, 1934

 

Voss, Susan A. Weidener -

Susan A. Weidener, daughter of William and; Hester Widener, was born in Danville, Illinois March 23, 1853, and died at the home of her daughter near Creston, Sunday, January 28, 1933 about noon. She was 80 years 10 months, and 5 days old. She grew to womanhood near Danville, and in 1874, was united in marriage to James Voss of Ambia, Indiana. In 1888 they went to McCook, Nebraska, seeking a home in the west. Here they resided until 1894, when they moved to the vicinity of Clearfield, which town Mrs. Voss has

always considered her home since, although increasing years and ill health necessitated living with the children. Nine children were born to this union,

death claiming three of them, Melvin in childhood, Mrs. Nettie Speer September 21, 1926 and Mrs. Maude Perkins March 6, 1933. She became a Christian in early life and united with Ingleside Methodist church in Chicago, later uniting with the Nazarene church. She was always devoted to the church and to her God.  Her neighbors and friends are left an influence of kindness and unselfishness.  For the past years she has made her home with her daughter Ethel Bye; near Creston. For eighteen months she has been confined to her bed and prayed daily that her Heavenly Father would call her Home. She leaves to mourn her going, her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Ethel

Bye and Mrs. Lela Hunt of Creston,. Mrs. Grace Monk of Clearfield and Mrs. Mary Bicknell of Saskatoon, Canada; two sons, James Edward of Danville

Illinois and Vance V. of Chicago; nineteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held at the Crew Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. J. C. Turner, pastor of the Clearfield Methodist church in charge and the text for the sermon the 23rd Psalm, of Mrs. Voss’ own choosing.  She chose the songs for the occasion also, "Rock of Ages," "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Going Down the Valley." The pall bearers were Harry House, Reed Nickle, Tom Bladon, George Tindle, Elmer Nickle and Lawrence Hartman.  Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 1, 1934

 

Williams, H.V. -

H. V. Williams died at his home in Hollywood, Calif., Feb. 25. He is survived by his wife and one son, his mother and one sister. He was married to a former Lenox girl, Miss Gladys Childs, daughter of Mr. and  Mrs. H. A. Childs

Mrs. Williams has many friends in Lenox who will be grieved to hear of her loss.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 8, 1934