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Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries
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Davis, Sarah Jane Combs -

Mrs. A. C. Davis of Gravity, mother of Mrs. C. C. Mills of Lenox, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. S. Peterson of Omaha, Monday evening, Jan. 21, at the age of 76. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, at the Methodist

church at Gravity at 2 o'clock.  Rev. F. L. Shepherd of the Lenox Methodist church will have charge of the service. Burial will be made at Guss [Gravity].

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 24, 1935

 

Davis, Sarah Jane Combs –

Sarah Jane Combs was born December the 28th, 1858 near Peoria, Illinois. When 14 years of age she moved with her parents to a farm northwest of Gravity and one mile south of Guss where she grew to womanhood.

 

She was married to Abednego Cass Davis September 19, 1877. To them six children were born; five of whom, with her husband survive her, Ida Mae McFarland of Omaha, Aurora Ellen Mills of Lenox, Abednego Davis who died

when two years of age, Winnie Dorcas Peterson of Omaha, Francis Elmer of Gravity and Dorte Love of Weslace, Texas.

 

She with her husband reared her family on a farm near Guss with occasional moves to Gravity and Clarinda for convenience of educating her family. After

all were married but the youngest Dorte, she moved to a farm west of Gravity. Here and in her cottage in Gravity she remained until his education was almost completed.

 

In 1918 they moved to Weslaco, Texas. Here she resided until the summer of her fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1927, when she took up her temporary residence at Gravity to be near her children. Since then she has divided her time with her children on account of failing health.

 

In August of this year she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she was recovering when pneumonia developed. After two days of suffering she passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. F. Peterson in Omaha, on January 21, 1935.

 

She was a faithful wife, and a kind and loving mother and a devoted friend to everyone.  Hers was a life of sacrifice and of good Christian faith having united with the Methodist church when her children were small.

 

Beside the husband, A. C. Davis and five children, one brother, Francis Marion Combs of Fleming, Colorado; she is survived by a nephew, Joseph Thomas

Lower of Gravity, who is almost like her own child; five nieces, eight grand children; James, Waldo, Cecelia and Muriel McFarland, Mable Mae Palmberg,

Mildred and Melva Davis and Frances Jeanne Winifred Peterson and four great grandchildren, Darrell, Terry Mae and Charles McFarland and Rowinna Mae Preston, besides the relatives of her husband who had grown as dear to her as her own, and a host of friends.

 

Funeral services, were held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church at Gravity conducted by the Rev. Floyd L. Shepherd of the Methodist

church at Lenox, assisted by the Rev. Nixon of the Gravity Methodist church.

Three favorite hymns of the deceased were selected by the family and sung by a quartette composed of J. S. Francis and daughter, Georgaina, Mrs. Nixon

and George Roberts. By special request of the family, Miss Francis also sang as a solo, "The Old Rugged Cross."

 

After the arrival of the family from Omaha, the plans, originally made to bury at Guss, were changed and it was decided that interment should be made in the Gravity cemetery.

 

Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Al Pullen and Mrs, Laura Combs of New Market, Mrs. Lizzy Thompson and son, Marion Thompson and wife; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Mills, Alice Madden and Mrs. Jennie Preston, all of Lenox; Mrs. Ida McFarland and children, Waldo, Muriel and Cecelia; Frank Peterson, wife and daughter, Frances Jeanne; Miss Mildred Davis and Mrs. Elizabeth Butke, all of Omaha; and Mrs. Mable Palmberg and daughter Rowinna Mae Preston, of Nortonvllle, Kansas; and Rev. and Mrs. Shepherd of Lenox.

 

Pall bearers were: N. B. Morrison, Tom Morrison, Green Moore, Frank Morris, Will Wagner and Alph Williams.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 31, 1935

 

 

Franklin, Mrs. W. D. (Finn)-

Mrs. W. D. Franklin, 64, sister of Mrs. John Slattery of Lenox died at Seattle, Wash., Dec. 29, following a heart attack. Funeral services were held Jan. 2. Mrs. Franklin, who was a graduate of the Lenox school, left here 40 years ago. She is survived by her husband, her sister, Mrs. Slattery and one brother, Chas. Finn of Los Angeles

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 10, 1934

 

Gold, John -

John Gold, son of James and Catherine Gold, was born in Franklin Co., Indiana, October 14, 1852, and died January 23, 1935, at the age of 82 years, 3 months, and nine days. He grew to manhood In the state of Indiana and was married to Emeline Jacobs on November 14, 1872. She preceded him to death on February 23, 1934. To them eight children were born: Johnie of Albert Lee, Minn., Charles of Sharpsburg, Walter of Des Moines, Anson of Conway, Vernon of Gravity, one daughter Mrs Earl Beadle of Lenox, and Orval of Conway, and Clarence who preceded Mr. Gold in death several years ago. He is also survived by 17 grand children and 15 great grand children.

 

Mr. Gold was a member of the Christian Church and lived an honest life. He had been in poor health for several years.  He had been making his home

with his children, and it was while visiting at the home of his son Charles and family he suffered a stroke, while at the supper table, and died suddenly.

 

He was very appreciative of all that was done for him, never forgetting to say thank you for any small favors. He remarked many times he was ready to go

when called.

 

Besides his immediate family, he is survived by one sis.ter, Mrs. Eva Bronnenberg of Chesterfield Ind., all that is living of a large family.

 

Funeral services were held from the home of J. H. Barber,  conducted by his pastor Rev. Edward Garrett of Conway at 2 o'clock on January 25th. The

singing consisted of a quartette, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Fleming, Marvin Fleming and Mrs. Barber. Pianist was Mrs. Bert Peacock.  Pall bearers were his five sons and son in law as one son Johnie, did not arrive in time for the funeral. Burial was made in Lenox, in Fairview Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 31, 1935

 

Hughes, Chas. -

The bodies of Chas. Hughes, 45, and Miss Kate Oehler, 27, a rural school teacher, were found near Worth, Mo., Sunday evening after a two weeks search.  Both had been killed in an automobile accident on Sunday evening,

two weeks before. Discovery of the bodies was made by two small boys.

 

Mr. Hughes is a cousin of Wm. Hughes of Lenox and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hughes went to Worth Monday to attend the funeral. Funeral services for Mr. Hughes were held Tuesday morning and for Miss Oehler that afternoon.

 

Mr. Hughes, who lived near Worth, had driven to Grant City Sunday evening to get Miss Oehler, who boarded at his home, so she would be there ready for school the next morning. From the time they left her home at Grant City until

their bodies were found in the wrecked car, Sunday night, nothing had been heard of them.

 

The car had run off the road and missed the bridge over the middle fork of Grand river on U. S. Highway No. 69 and had plunged down a 15 foot embankment. Mrs. Wm. Hughes said Wednesday, that it was thought that Mr. Hughes' lights went out and the car ran off the road before it could be stopped.

 

Examination of the bodies showed that both Mr. Hughes and Miss Oehler had broken necks and that the girls' arms and legs were broken.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa  Thursday February 14, 1935

 

Jones, Alma Lee McKinney -

Fred A. Childs received the following clipping from a Chicago newspaper last week, sent by Carey M. Jones, former Lenox man. It is from a paper of

January 24.

 

"Mrs. Alma Lee Jones, 54 years old, died of pneumonia yesterday at her home, 819 Washington boulevard, Oak Park. Mrs. Jones was the wife of Carey M.

Jones, veteran live stock auctioneer She was the daughter of the late Dr. J. A. McKinney, an army surgeon who served under Gen. Custer. Surviving Mrs. Jones are her husband and two daughters. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 423 Lake street, Oak Park.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 14, 1935

 

Mercer, William Wilson -

William Wilson Mercer, youngest son of the late John Cochran Mercer and Mary Ann Murfin and brother of Mrs. Mary Leekliter of Lenox, passed away at

Mercy hospital, Denver, Colo., Saturday morning, Jan. 26, 1935 of pneumonia. He had been in declining health for several years and becoming seriously ill two weeks ago. He was born Oct 10, 1876, at Chariton, Lucas county Iowa. At the age of 4½ years, and after the death of his mother in 1880, he went with his father to Highland county, Ohio, to visit his grand parents, where he remained for 8 years. Many pleasing stories and anecdotes he has often told of his life spent there at an impressionable age.

 

After the death of his grandfather Jeremiah Mercer, in 1886—of whom he had become a great favorite—he came back to Iowa, joining his parents in Adams

county, where they had moved from Lucas county in 1882.  Here he resided until 1896, then followed his brother, D. N. Mercer, to Cripple Creek, Colo., both being among the pioneers in this famous gold mining camp.  Success attended them for a few years, then came the decline and the rush to leave. Will and D. N. decided to try their luck at ranch life, both having been reared on farms. They purchased land and settled in Routt county, Colo. Will remained 2 years, going from there to Denver where he resided until his

death.

 

He was united in marriage, Dec. 24, 1910, to Miss Stella Purcell of Detroit, Mich. who survives him.

 

He united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Prescott la., in 1894, under the pastorate of the late Charles L. Baxter, continuing in this faith.

 

Accompanying the widow to Corning were D. N. Mercer and sisters, Mrs. Horace R. Carpenter and Mrs. Chas. A. Baker, all of Colorado; Mr. and Mrs

Brightwell of Omaha. Other sisters are Mrs. Mary M. Leckliter of Lenox, Mrs. Fred C. Stranad of Alhambra, Calif., and Mrs. Jno. L. McCarty of Culver City, California.

 

Brief services were held from the Olinger Mortuary at Denver Sunday afternoon by the Reverends Schlessman and Hart, friends of the deceased whose quotations and prayer exemplified his fine character.

 

Final services were held from the Hilliard funeral home at Corning Tuesday afternoon conducted by the Rev. Shepherd of Lenox whose meditations were

highly comforting. His favorite hymns "Face to Face", The Old Rugged Cross" and "Have Thine Own Way Lord" were beautifully sung by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lewis of Lenox.

 

Pall bearers were schoolmates and old friends Thurman and Charles Chapman, George and Frank McGregor all of Prescott Charles Darrah and Dudly Gaddis of Corning. Interment was made in the Mercer Family Plot

in Walnut Grove cemetery Corning, Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 31, 1935

 

Moeller, Fred -

Fred Moeller, 58, died suddenly at his home 3½ miles northwest of Kent Tuesday morning. He was standing in the barnyard watching some men working when he suddenly fell over and died instantly. He is survived

by his wife, a son, Carl, and two daughters, Alma and Mrs. Swartz of Durant, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran church in Creston, Thursday, and burial will be made at Creston.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 14, 1935

 

Oehler, Kate –

The bodies of Chas. Hughes, 45, and Miss Kate Oehler, 27, a rural school teacher, were found near Worth, Mo., Sunday evening after a two weeks search.  Both had been killed in an automobile accident on Sunday evening,

two weeks before. Discovery of the bodies was made by two small boys.

 

Mr. Hughes is a cousin of Wm. Hughes of Lenox and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hughes went to Worth Monday to attend the funeral. Funeral services for Mr. Hughes were held Tuesday morning and for Miss Oehler that afternoon.

 

Mr. Hughes, who lived near Worth, had driven to Grant City Sunday evening to get Miss Oehler, who boarded at his home, so she would be there ready for school the next morning. From the time they left her home at Grant City until

their bodies were found in the wrecked car, Sunday night, nothing had been heard of them.

 

The car had run off the road and missed the bridge over the middle fork of Grand river on U. S. Highway No. 69 and had plunged down a 15 foot embankment. Mrs. Wm. Hughes said Wednesday, that it was thought that Mr. Hughes' lights went out and the car ran off the road before it could be stopped.

 

Examination of the bodies showed that both Mr. Hughes and Miss Oehler had broken necks and that the girls' arms and legs were broken.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa  Thursday February 14, 1935

 

Saunders, Joseph P. -

Joe Saunders, 55, who lived a short distance up the county line road from the Houchin oil station at the intersection of No. 25 and No. 34, was probably instantly killed Sunday evening when a car, driven by Dr. Marvin Theile of Prescott, crashed into the back end of the wagon on which he was riding. His

son, John, 7 years old, who was riding with him, was thrown clear of the wreck and was uninjured.  He ran home, crying "An accident, and daddy's killed."

 

The accident occurred about a quarter of a mile west of the intersection of the two highways, about 6:15 o'clock.  Dr. Theile received a severe cut on the arm.

Raymond Miller and O. H. Rost of Lenox came along just after the accident happened and Dr. Theile was loaded into their car and taken to the hospital at

Creston.

 

The Creston News Advertiser tells of the accident, as follows: Dr. Marvin Theile, veterinarian of Prescott, driver of the automobile which crashed into

the wagon, suffered a gash on the left wrist which severed three tendons. Brought to the Greater Community hospital in Creston for treatment, he will be confined here for a short time.  Complete use of the arm however, will not be regained for several weeks, according to a statement this morning from the

attending physician.

 

A second automobile, driven by a Mr. Fisher of Des Moines, crashed into the rear of the Theile automobile with the driver suffering a sprained wrist. Four vehicles figured in the accident with a third automobile driven by Miss Helen Liljeqinst of Creston, being forced to the ditch at the side of the road to avoid striking the wreckage of the wagon and the two cars. The Liljequist vehicle was undamaged and its occupants unhurt.

Was in Early Evening

Shortly after dusk Sunday evening, darkness was considered a contributing factor to the accident Saunders was driving east on Highway 34, but a few rods west of the Union-Adams county line, when his wagon was struck from

the rear. He had driven to a neighbor's home to bring his son home and on his return trip was but a short distance from the corner where he would have

turned from the pavement to go to the farm home, on the west side of the road which divides Union and Adams counties.

 

Joe Saunders, 55, was killed instantly it was believed, with the son's escape being considered miraculous.  The wagon was demolished and one of the horses crippled. The Theile automobile was extensively damaged with the Fisher vehicle being but little damaged.

Coroner Delays Verdict

Dr. Boyd Roland of Corning, coroner of Adams county, investigated the accident but has not as yet announced a verdict. The question as to whether a light was displayed on the wagon unquestionably will enter into the

consideration.

 

Born Feb. 17,1880, in Cumberland, la., Joseph P. Saunders moved four years ago to the present home in Adams county. He was married in 1917 to Miss Audrey Anstey.

Leaves Five Children

Members of the immediate family are: His wife: three daughters, Margaret, 16, Mary Alice, 14, and Jean, 13; and two sons Joseph 11 and John, 7.  There are four sisters and a brother: Mrs. John Sweeney of Creston, Mrs. Wm. Sweeney of Creston, Sister Flavia of Creston, Mrs. John McLaughlin, Baltimore, Md., and John Saunders of Atlantic, la.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 7, 1935

 

Seibert, Katie Ellen Athey

Katie Ellen Athey, daughter of Thomas and Arminda Athey, was born at Petersburg, Menard co., Ill., on February 19, 1857 and passed away at her home in Lenox, Iowa January 16, 1935, aged 77 years, 10 months and 27

days.

 

While still a child she moved with her parents to Logan Co., Ill., and was married in Mason City, Ill., to Geo. Seibert, February 14, 1875 to which union

were born five daughters.  In October, 1880, they moved to Iowa, in 1906 going to Blackwell, Okla., where they resided until November 11, 1924 when

they returned to Lenox.

 

Her daughters who survive her are Mrs. Eva Grubb of Gravity, Mrs. Minnie Wilson of Lenox and Mrs. Mamie Jackson of Des Moines, Mrs. Hettie Mendenhall of Omaha, Nebr and Mrs. Wadie Manroe of Sweetwater, Texas,

besides other relatives and friends.  Her husband passed away in 1925.

 

She united with the Lenox Methodist church during the pastorate of Dr. E. M. Holmes and remained a faithful member of the same. Ill health the past few years made it impossible for her to attend regularly, but she was always interested in the work of the church. She was a great lover of the hymns and

herself composed several.

 

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Lenox on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 20, conducted by her pastor, Rev F. L. Shepherd. A quartette composed of Mrs. Irba Huff, Mrs. Edna Madden, Mr. O. P. Arnold and Mr. Will

Bryant sang "Rock of Ages" and "Abide with Me" and Mrs. Huff sang "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" as a solo. Following the services burial took place in the Lenox cemetery where she was laid to rest beside her husband.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 25, 1935

 

Soma, Bertha Mary Nelson -

Bertha Mary Nelson was born August 12th, 1856 in Sylling, Lier, Norway and died Saturday morning, January 12th, 1935, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Herring in Clearfield, at the age of 78 years, 5 months.

 

She came with her younger brother Henry to the United States at the age of twenty, coming to Philadelphia, then on by train to Chicago. From Chicago

they came to Essex, Iowa and after several years there, to Gravity. In 1881 she came to Clearfield and spent two years and returned to Gravity where she was married in 1884 to Thorwald Soma, also a native of Norway. To this union were born, seven children, three of whom survive the parents. They moved to Clearfield in 1887 and here the husband died in March 1923. Since 1887 Mrs. Soma has resided in her home in Clearfield and has never been out of her home town over night since coming here to reside. The house was moved from west to east Clearfield in 1889. She was a good, kind mother, always ready to do for others in any way opportunity offered.  She was a member of the Lutheran church in Norway, and united with the Clearfield Methodist church, attending faithfully its services while health permitted.  She was fond of the Foreign Missionary society and the oldest member of the American Legion Auxiliary unit here.

 

She is survived by Mrs. Nellie Herring of Clearfield, two sons, John of Quincy Illinois, and Fred of Bedford, Iowa; fourteen grandchildren, one brother,

Henry Nelson of Irvington, Alabama, other relatives and many friends.

 

Funeral services were held in the Methodist church Monday afternoon at two o'clock, her pastor, Rev. John C. Turner officiating and a quartette: Lyle

McKelvey, Mesdames Arthur Conaway and Ed Vogel and E. C. Heaton with Mrs. Belle Anderson at the piano, furnishing music. Interment in Clearfield cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 17, 1935

 

Thompson, Mrs. W. R. -

Rev. W. A. Thompson of the United Presbyterian church, drove to Du Quoin, Ill., last Tuesday to preach the sermon at the funeral of his grandmother,

Mrs. W. R. Thompson.  The funeral was held Wednesday and Rev. Thompson returned to Lenox Saturday night. Rev. Thompson had considerably difficulty in getting to his destination because of the icy conditions of the roads.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 24, 1935

 

Waugh, Robert Dean -

Little Robert Dean, infant son of Archie and Treva Waugh was born January 16, 1935. He was only permitted to remain 10 short days to gladden the hearts of his parents, one sister and four brothers, his heavenly father calling him home Saturday morning, January 26. 

 

He leaves besides his parents, his sister, his brothers, two grandmothers, two grandfathers, and many other relatives.

 

Brief services were conducted at the home Sunday p.m. by Rev. F. L. Shepherd.  Mrs. F. L. Shepherd and Mrs. Horace Fleming sang two numbers.  Burial was at Grant City, Mo.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday Januar 31, 1935

 

Wilson, James G. -

James G. Wilson son of John and Ellen Wilson, was born in Washington County, Iowa, Jan. 23rd, 1866 and died at his home northwest of Clearfield, Friday, January 25th, at the age of 69 years and 2 days. He came to this vicinity when young and on March 2nd, 1892 was married to Miss Elda Wilcox, and to them three children were born, one passing away in 1914. He became a member of the United Presbyterian church in Lenox, later transferring his membership to the Methodist church in Clearfield, of which he has long been a faithful member. He was a good neighbor and friend, a loving, indulgent husband and father, and was a good citizen who will be missed in the community.

 

He leaves to mourn, his faithful wife, his son Leo, who is at home; his daughter, Mrs. Velma Grant of Guthrie Center Iowa; three grand children, Elbanks Wilson, Cleone and Betty Jean Grant; five brothers, David D. of Lenox; Harvey, Edward, Tom, and Robert of this vicinity; one sister, Mrs. John Wilcox, of near Clearfield; one sister, Mrs. Lizzie McClintock, died 20 years ago.

 

 Funeral services were held in the Clearfield Methodist church, on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, with his pastor John C. Turner, officiating. A quartette of girls, Misses Helen Abarr, Margaret Swan, Miriam Wood and Mary Swan with Mrs. Belle Anderson at the piano sang. The pallbearers were Cecil, Marvin, and Randall Wilson, Dwight Wilcox, Homer McClintock, nephews of the deceased, and Roy Archibald. Interment was in the Lenox Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 31, 1935

 

Wynn, Eslie -

S. L. Wynn received word yesterday of the death of his brother, Eslie Wynn, 64, at his home at Borego, Calif., which occurred Jan. 19. Mr. Wynn, who never married operated a store and postoffice at Borego.  Mr. Wynn did not learn of his brother's death in time to go to attend the funeral but he plans to leave next week to take charge of his brother's affairs.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 24, 1935