Ankeny, Almena Lower - Mrs Chas Ankeny passed away last Friday, May 30th, at her home north of New Market, after an illness lasting over a year. About a year ago she underwent a serious operation and from its effects she never recovered, passing away as stated above.

Deceased was an exemplary woman, ever ready to lend a helping hand to the distressed or unfortunate. She will be sadly missed by the community as well as in the home.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Guss church, conducted by Rev Hicks. Interment was in the Guss cemetery.

Almena Lower was born in Nodaway township, Taylor county, Iowa, on December 17, 1873. Here she grew to womanhood and on Oct 6, 1891, she was united in marriage to Chas Ankeny. To this union three children were born, two daughters and one son, viz: Mrs W.E. Phillips, Watkins, Minn., Mrs M.N. Risner, Red Oak, Iowa, and Harry Ankeny of Creston, Iowa.

Mrs Ankeny had spent her entire life in Taylor county, the last twenty-two years being spent on the farm where she died. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, three children and a host of warm friends who will miss her greatly. New Market Herald, June 5, 1924

Bell, Effie Lorena Slump - Funeral services for Mrs William Bell were held at the Methodist church in Guss, who died last week at her home in Clarinda, Ia. The Rev S.B. Carpenter of Villisca was in charge of services. Burial in Guss cemetery.

Effie Lorena Slump was born on September 18, 1876, near Oquaka, Ill, and when she was a small child she moved with her parents to New Virginia, Ia, from where they moved to Henderson, Ia, where she grew to womanhood. She was the eldest of eight children. One brother preceded her in death when quite young and both of her parents passed away a number of years ago.

In the year 1883 she married William Bell and to them were born two children, Arthur and Elnora. In 1894 they moved to Taylor county, Ia, which was their home until Mr Bell's death in the year of 1923. After that Mrs Bell made her home with her children. Besides the children, Arthur Bell and Mrs Elnora Wacher, the deceased leaves six grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs Allie Merrett of Brighton, Colo, Mrs Dora Fielder of Hastings, Nebr, Mrs Lillie Fielder of Clarinda, Ia, Charley Slump of Red Oak, Ia, Clyde Slump of Clarinda, Ia, Elza Slump of Clarinda, Ia.

Mrs Bell was a member of the Methodist church at Guss, united with that organization 40 years ago. She was a faithful member until the end. She leaves a host of friends to mourn her going.

Flower girls were her two nieces, Mrs Dorris Fielder of Clarinda, Ia, and Mrs Francis Fielder, Clarinda, Ia. The pall bearers were two of her grandsons and four nephews, Donald Bell of Guss, Paul Bell of Guss, Willis Fielder of Clarinda, Guy Fielder of Clarinda, Mark Fielder of Clarinda and Albert Fielder.

Briggs, Mary E. - Mrs Mary E. Briggs, for forty-five years a resident of the Guss neighborhood, died Monday evening at 8:30 o'clock on the home place two and a half miles northwest of Guss where she resided with her daughter, Mrs Don Fidler, and family. Her death resulted from a slight stroke of paralysis.

Mrs Briggs was born Feb 22, 1844, at Rotterdam, Holland and came to America with her parents when she was 8 years old, settling in eastern Iowa. She was married in Muscatine, Iowa, to G.N. Briggs, who died five years ago. To them were born seven children. They are Mrs Don Fidler and Todd Briggs of Guss, Mrs Wm Wright and Joe Briggs of Villisca, Albert Briggs of Red Oak, Mrs Anna Evans of Gravity and Mrs Lucy Crow of Matheson, Colo.

Mr and Mrs Briggs moved with their family in 1876 to the farm at Guss where both lived coninuously until death. --Villisca Review. New Market Herald, Feb 10, 1918

Brown, Sarah - Mrs Sarah Brown, a resident of the vicinity of Guss 58 years, died at her home there Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, her death resulting from old age complications.

She was born in New York state on March 7, 1835, and was 89 years old at her death. She was married to John Fletcher Brown in Wisconson on November 5, 1854, and to them three children were born, all of whom are deceased. Her husband also preceded her in death.

Mrs Brown is survived by one brother, Henry Perrine, of Council Bluffs. She leaves also Mrs Hattie Brown, and Miss Josephine, Carrol and Victor Brown of Guss. New Market Herald, April 3, 1924

Diggs, Alta Jane Hoffman - Funeral services for Mrs Frank (Alta Jane) Diggs, 84, of Gravity were held July 26 at the Walker Funeral home in Clarinda conducted by Carl Cummings. Mrs Diggs died July 23 at Pearl Terrace Manor here. Interment was at the Guss Cemtery.

She had made her home at Pearl Terrace Manor since May 26, 1967.

Alta Jane Hoffman, daughter of John and Martha Griffeth Hoffman, was born near Natronea, Illinois, Mason County on June 27, 1885.

She came to Iowa from Illinois with her parents at the age of seven by the way of covered wagon and settled in the Guss vicinity.

She was baptized and united with the Maple Grove Methodist Church in Guss.

August 19, 1902 she was united in marriage in the Gravity Methodist Church parsonage to Frank Elmer Diggs and to this union ten children were born. She is survived by her ten children: Mrs Virgil (Zella) Wiley, Nodaway Ia; Mrs Loran (Beulah) Wiley, Rialto, Calif; Mrs Ray (Lela) Wirth, Brooks, Ia; Hildred Diggs and wife, Phyllis, New Market; Harley Diggs and wife, Grace, Gravity; Mrs Ralph (Elma) Schooling, Brooks, Ia; Mrs Horace (Stella) Nickell, Gravity; Mrs Lowell (Dorothy LaVaughn) Dugan, Gravity; Francis Diggs and wife Reta, Gravity and Elzene Diggs, Clarinda, Ia; six sons-in-law; 26 grandchildren; (one set of twin grandsons); 47 great grandchildren; (one set of twin great granddaughters); three great, great grandchildren; one brother, Clerance Hoffman, of Lincoln, Nebr., a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, on June 3, 1967; one sister and five brothers.

She dearly loved her family and was a kind and devoted mother. She will be greatly missed by all her loved ones. Bedford Times-Press, Jul 1967

Diggs, Frank - Funeral services for Frank Diggs, 83, well known Taylor county farmer, were held June 6 at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda with Rev Ivo Randels officiating. Mr Diggs died at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital June 3. Interment was at Guss Cemetery.

Frank Elmer Diggs was born of Amos and Emma Jane Harmon Diggs near Barnard, Mo., Nodaway county, Aug 25, 1883. When he was 8 years old he came with his father and mother to Iowa by way of covered wagon and settled near Guss and Villisca. He atttended Kendrick and Nodaway Center country school to the 3rd grade.

He was baptized and united with the Grove Methodist Church in Guss.

On Aug 19, 1902, he was united in marriage in Gravity Methodist church to Alta Jane Hoffman. To this union 10 children were born. They lived on a farm at Hawleyville for 10 years and in 1935 they moved their family to the farm near Guss which has been their home for 32 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 3 half-brothers and a half-sister.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Alta, seven daughters and three sons. They are: Mrs Virgil (Zelle) Wiley, Nodaway; Mrs Loran (Beulah) Wiley, Rialto, Calif; Mrs Ray (Lela) Wirth, Brooks; Hildred and Harley Diggs, Mrs Ralph (Elma) Schooling, Mrs Horace (Stella) Nickell, Mrs Lowell (LaVaughn) Dugan, all living near Gravity; Francis Diggs and Miss Elzene Diggs at home; six sons-in-law and two daughters-in-law, 26 grandchildren, (three deceased grandchildren), one set of twin grandsons, 44 great granddaughters and one great grandson, one set of twin great granddaughters, and a host of relatives and many friends.

He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, always happiest when his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were around him. He never tired of doing things for others. He loved people and enjoyed company in his home. His family was very dear to him and some of them were always at his side during his last illness. His memory will remain for a very long time. Bedford Times-Press, Jun 1967

Frodsham, Harry Edgar "Ed" - Harry Edgar "Ed" Frodsham, 82 of New Market, Ia, died Monday morning, March 11th at his home after a long illness.

He was born Nov 23, 1913, at Taylorville, Illinois , the son of Harry L. and Carrie Freemole Frodsham. He married Wilma Murren on Nov 10, 1945. Mr and Mrs Frodsham lived in California from 1951 to 1972 when they moved to New Market. Mr Frodsham has been a sheet metal worker and watchmaker. He had worked in local jewelry stores during his retirement.

He is survived by his wife Wilma of the home and one daughter Lori Frodsham of New Market. There are two grandsons,Justin and Jason Ridnour. Lois Frodsham of McPherson, Ks is a sister-in-law. Also surviving is a niece Phyllis Johnson, Oklahoma City, Ok and nephew Charles Frodsham, Beloit, Ks.

He was preceded in death by parents, brother Charles and daughter Carol Lynn.

Funeral services were, Thursday, March 14th at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev Joyce Smith and Rev Dale Shoening officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove cemetery at Guss.

Memorials may be directed to New Market Rescue Unit or the New Market United Methodist Church.

Hanson, Dorothy Maxine Dougherty - Dorothy Maxine Hanson, 85, of New Market, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa, where she had resided for two years. Maxine was born July 13, 1914, southwest of New Market, Iowa, to Ora Elbert and Olive Blanch Thompson Dougherty. She graduated from New Market High School and had attended the Clarinda Community College. May 23, 1940 she was united in marriage to Lorence Hanson, who survives. Maxine taught in several one room schools in the New Market area, was a 4-H leader in Taylor County, a member of Eastern Star for over 50 years and a member of Rebecca Lodge for 50 years. She enjoyed gardening, loved reading and had been in several neighborhood clubs.Over the years she had attended Maple Grove Methodist Church at Guss and the New Market Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, daughter Brenda Jean Steeber and husband Roger of Coon Rapids, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Marie Carpenter and Geneva Beery and a brother, Francis Dougherty.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 15, 2000, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Lowell School officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Guss, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Maple Grove Methodist Church or to Goldenrod Manor. Walker-Merrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Clarinda Herald Journal, Jan 19, 2000

Heller, Cora Charter - Cora Charter Heller was born March 29, 1868, and died in Clarinda, October 11, 1918, aged 50 years, 6 months and 13 days. She was born in Illinois, coming to Iowa at the age of 16 years.

She leaves to mourn her loss, eight children, Lloyd, Douglass, Fred, Lee, Mrs Zelma Wright, Idaho, Mrs Rose Maltsberger, Maysville, Mo., Mrs Grace Annan, Coin, Ia., Mary Heller, Coin; also four sisters and three brothers.

She was sick some seven months, suffering greatly, but with christian faith and patience.

She accepted Christ early in life and was a member of the Christian church in New Market, Iowa at the time of her death.

Was well respected by her neighbors, friends, loved by her children, and honored by her Father in Heaven with his great salvation. New Market Herald, Oct 17, 1918

Lawger, Forest - Funeral services for Forest Lawger, 83, of the Guss community will be at 1:30 pm, Tuesday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev John Clark officiating.

Mr Lawger died Dec 9, 1984 at Gardenview Nursing Home in Shenandoah after a long illness.

He was born Sept 12, 1901, near Guss, the son of Walter and Agnes N. Reeves Lawger. He was married to Neva Fros Aug 22, 1929. Mrs Lawger died in 1973.

Mr Lawger is survived by a son, Lowell, of Clarinda, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery at Guss. Clarinda Herald Journal, Dec 10, 1984

Leaverton, Carl Estle - Carl Estle, little son of Mr and Mrs Carl Leaverton was kissed by the Death Angel Sunday afternoon and his little spirit winged its way to Him who gave it. He made a brave fight for life, and all that loving care and medical skill could do was done to keep the little life here, but in vain, and he was gathered to Him who doeth all things well. Death at all times is a sad and unwelcome event, but it is unusually sad when it claims the young and leaves none to brighten the home. Little Carl was a winsome and lovable fellow and the place made vacant by his death can never be filled. The parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their sorrow.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, conducted by Rev Douglass and interment was in Guss cemetery.

Carl Estle Leaverton was born July 2, 1914, and died Sunday, February 28, 1918, and the age of 3 years, 6 months and 26 days. He leaves to mourn his loss a father and mother, two grandfathers, two [grandmothers?] and other relatives beside a large number of friends.

To know Estle was to love him. He was of a cheerful affectionate disposition, making many friends and making bright the home he was permitted to occupy such a short time. Estle was an unusually bright child, showing such intelligence that one could not help feeling impressed with the idea that his time upon the earth was of short duration.

Unitl his death, Estle lived on the farm south of New Market, where he was born. He was sick over three weeks and all that loving hands could do was done to alleviate his suffering, which he bore so patiently. Sunday at 2:25 pm the little sufferer secured relief and departed this life to become a jewel in the Master's crown. New Market Herald, Feb 28, 1918

Lower, Elizabeth Morrison - The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Lower was held last Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church at Guss. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Mills of Nodaway and the remains laid to rest in the Guss cemetery.

Elizabeth Morrison was born in Richland county, Ohio, on November the sixth, 1838, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs C.E. Ankeny, 8 miles north of New Market, Iowa, on September 13, 1918, being 79 years, 10 months and 7 days of age.

She was united in marriage to Frederick Lower in the year 1856; he preceding her in death about 2 years and 8 months, having died on December 23, 1915.

The family came to Taylor county, in about 1869 where they since resided.

She was the mother of 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls. The surviving children are: Mrs Belle Mackey of Villisca, Iowa, John Lower of Akron, Iowa, Harry Lower of New Market, Mrs Sidney Shipley of Nodaway and Mrs Allie Ankeny of near New Market, Iowa. Those deceased are Mrs Annie Ankeny and two boys who died in infancy.

Besided her children she leaves to mourn her loss 21 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, 3 sisters and a host of friends.

Always ready to help others especially in sickness or death she will be greatly missed. The last few weeks of her life was spent in intense suffering but she was conscious until the end came and said she was glad to go. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family. New Market Herald, Sept 19, 1918

Marsh, Alice Jane Heller - Alice Jane Heller was born November 13, 1870, near Guss in Taylor County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Joseph and Emeline Heller who were old pioneers of Taylor County. On January 26, 1888, she was united to David E. Marsh who died in March 1908. To this union three children were born. They were Nina, Ethel and Guy, who died in infancy and Edna who makes her home in Clarinda. On October 17, 1909, she was united in marriage to Otis B. Shaver of Guss, Iowa. Since 1918 she has made her home in Clarinda, Iowa, and during this time she made many friends and was always known as a kind friend to those who knew her.

She leaves to mourn her loss five sisters and four brothers, besides many friends and neighbors. Her sisters are Mrs Emma Monger of Lewistown, Montana, Mrs Iletta Howard of Bussey, Iowa, Mrs Dora Hunter of Colville, Washington, Mrs Ida Monger of Teigen, Montana, Mrs Martha Lower of New Market, Iowa, and brothers William of Denton, Montana, Frank of Clarinda, Iowa, Edward of Gravity, Iowa, and John of Washington, D.C. Short funeral services were held at the home in Clarinda and also at Maple Grove church at Guss, Iowa. Rev Williams conducted the services. Interment was made in Guss cemetery.

Relatives who came from a distance were Mrs Emma Monger, Mrs Iletta Howard, Mrs May Porter of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Mrs Grace Annan of Coin, Iowa, John Robinson of Creston, Iowa, Mrs Grace Rogers, Fred Shaver, Mr and Mrs Charles Shaver of Lake Park, Iowa; also Mr and Mrs Frank Wallace of Newton, Iowa. New Market Herald, August 12, 1920

Murren, Joshua - Joshua Murren who was a resident of this vicinity many years ago died at his home in Eagleville, Mo., May 3rd and his remains were brought here Thursday for burial. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the M.E. church, conducted by Rev Penn, and burial was in the Guss cemetery. He was an uncle of our townsman, E.J. Murren.

Joshua Murren was born in Pike County, Ohio, June 27, 1855, and died at Eagleville, Mo., May 3, 1921, at the age of 65 years, 10 months and 5 days. He moved with his parents to Taylor county, Iowa, in April 1876 and resided here until his marriage to Jemima Ridnour on Jan 7, 1886. To this union 12 children were born, 9 boys and 3 girls, 7 survive, 6 boys and 1 girl. He was a member of the M.E. church for some time. New Market Herald, May 12, 1921

Smith, Ellen I.R. 1846 - 1918: Mrs S.B. Smith died Thursday morning at her home here [in Gravity and vicinity items] after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev Harwood. Interment at Guss cemetery. New Market Herald, Jan 24, 1918

Stephens, Lizzie Vandevender - Lizzie Vandevender was born near Hepburn, Ia., May 28, 1863 and died at her home August 1st 1920 at the age of 57 years, 2 months and 3 days.

She was married to John P. Stephens January 25, 1882. To this union was born four children Bessie V., Jesse Earl, Nellie Mae and Lennie Edith.

Bessie V. having preceded her mother in death five years ago.

She is survived by her husband, her children, her aged mother, one brother, Lewis Vandevender and six grand children.

She was a kind and loving mother, and a patient sufferer for more than three years of ill health.

She was a kind, good woman and as long as her health permitted was always ready and willing to help whenever she was needed.

Funeral services were held at the M.E. church at Guss Monday August 2, 1920, conducted by Rev E.S. Menoher of Villisca. Interment was made in the Guss cemetery. New Market Herald, August 5, 1920

Died, on Friday, September 1st, 1882, at the residence of Mr Beauchamp, four miles and a half north east of Hopkins, Mo., Rev. Edward Otis, the the 66th year of his age. Elder Otis was born on the 28th of September, 1816, at Sanderville, Tuscarawas county, Ohio, where he grew to man's estate and was married to Miss Kitty Ann Gatrell, on the 19th of May, 1836, some time after which he removed there about three years and then removed to Hayden Grove, Taylor county,Iowa, we believe, about the year 1856, and continued to live there until his death. He was converted when only sixteen years of age and it is related of him that he received his baptism at the hands of his grandfather, Rev Edward Otis, in a mill pond on which the ice was so thick that it bore the entire congregation which had assembled to witness the ordination. He was ordained a minister in the Regular Baptist church in 1861 and has ever since been engaged in the work, preaching to one congregation, the Union church at Ball's school house in Taylor county, for seventeen successive years. For a number of years past he has been suffering from the disease of which he died and about a year ago had an unusually severe attack which well-nigh proved fatal. He however did not permit his ill health to interfere with the performance of duty, and on Saturday, August 26th, went down to the Union church to fill an appointment there. He was taken ill while preaching but continued his task and completed it. A little later in the day, while at Mr. Beauchamp's for dinner the attack became so serious that he was obliged to lie down and never rose again, but died on the following Friday, at twelve o'clock. He leaves surviving him a wife and nine children, all of the latter being grown and a number of them married and having families in this county. The funeral took place on Saturday last at Hayden Grove, where he had so long lived, the services being conducted by Elder Cloud of Corning. His remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends who mourn him as a father and among whom he had labored for twenty-two years.The East Nodaway Baptist Association, of which he was a member, was in session at the time of his death and passed appropriate resolutions relative thereto, which will be found in the proceedings of the association in another column.

TAYLOR COUNTY REPUBLICAN, Bedford, Iowa, Sept 7, 1882