[BACON, CLYDE]
Essex Independent (Essex, Iowa), Friday, October 18, 1901
Death by Blood-Poisoning.
Mr. Clyde Bacon, the older son of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Bacon, of Cambridge, Nebraska, and a grandson of Mrs. M. E. Davis, Essex, Iowa, died at the home of his parents, Wednesday evening, Oct. 9, aged 18 years. Death was caused by septicaemia, after an illness of two weeks. Interment took place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
[BAGGS, WILLIE]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 24, 1902
BLANCHARD – Mr. and Mrs. Lou Baggs' baby died Friday night, and the funeral services were held in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon.
[BAGGS, WILLIE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 24, 1902
BLANCHARD – Little Willie Baggs died at his home in Blanchard after a short illness and was laid to rest in the Blanchard cemetery.
William Baggs was up to see his parents and to attend the funeral of his nephew.
[BAGLEY, PARLEY MASON "PEARL"]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Tuesday, February 28, 1899
The funeral of Pearl Bagley of Randolph, occurred Saturday. He was one of the wealthiest men in Fremont county and a pioneer citizen of the vicinity of Randolph. Death was the result of the grip and pneumonia at the age of 63 years.
[BAILEY, ALEXANDER SIMPSON "A. S."]
Evening Sentinel (Shenandoah, Iowa), Thursday, May 6, 1926
A. S. Bailey Dies
A.[ lexander] S. [impson] Bailey, long time member of the Sentinel-Post editorial staff, died at his home in Galesburg, Illinois, at 6 p. m. yesterday, full of years and good works. He was ninety-one years old January 12, a native of Iowa, working at the printer's trade in Washington county this state before Iowa was admitted to the Union.
He came to the Sentinel in 1891 and continued with this paper almost thirty years, beloved as a father and friend, by every person connected with this paper from manager to carrier boy. When long past four score years he was still going strong, laboring efficiently every day and when approaching the nineties he gave up his work because of physical infirmities, his mind was still active and clear as that of a young man. Within the past year he has written for this paper communications showing that his mind was still young.
Although Mr. Bailey remained a poor man all his life, he was the most nearly universally beloved of all the citizens of Shenandoah because of the purity of his character, his gentleness of life, his friendship for everybody. He was in the truest sense, a friend to man. He belonged to no church, to no secret society, to no political party. Although disclaiming the name of Christian he lived a life that very nearly conformed to the precepts of the Sermon on the Mount and won the love and respect of people of all sects, all classes; and when a year ago Father Edmund Hayes of Imogene started a fund to bring him and his good wife back to Shenandoah and vicinity for a visit among the friends and scenes he loved so well, a great many eagerly contributed to the fund. The visit here last June was to him the most pleasant experience of his long life, and we feel sure that every one who thus helped to make his last year one of joy is glad today that he did so.
Mr. Bailey hated injustice of every kind, hated evil. He fought slavery with all the ardor of a crusader; he fought the liquor traffic in the days when nearly everybody drank; he exposed political graft; he fought sectarian bigotry, but in his own life he set an example of Christian charity and love for people that won the good will of all. We do not think he ever had an enemy. The writer of this who was intimately associated with him for nearly thirty years never knew him to act unjustly of any man or woman; we never knew him to act unjustly toward any one. His life was pure. He had no bad habits of any kind. We think that no one ever associated with him without being the better for it.
Mistaken he may have been many times in his judgment; never in his heart sympathies. Though he lived the humblest of men, he lies in his casket today honored by the love of every man and woman and child who ever knew him, a tribute that could not be said of any king or the so called great.
He lacked the faith of martyrs in a future life but like many another, too proud to give voice to secret longings, he felt the age long cry of Job, "If a man die shall he live again?" And as we think of this mind now silent to mortal ears, somehow, somewhere, it seems to us it must live on and on, for there runs in our thoughts the words of the immortal sermon, "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." C. N. Marvin
Mr. Bailey leaves two children, Ralph E. Bailey, in business in Omaha and Mrs. Faith Turner, living on a ranch near Boise, Idaho. He was married twice, his first wife and their child dead for many years. His second wife remains with her daughter, Mrs. Nettie Ransdell at Galesburg, with whom Mr. and Mrs. Bailey have made their home since leaving Shenandoah and from whom they have received the most tender care.
[BAILEY, ALEXANDER SIMPSON "A. S."]
Evening Sentinel (Shenandoah, Iowa), Saturday, May 8, 1926
Mrs. Bailey To[o] Ill to Come
Flu Which Was Fatal to Mr. Bailey Still Confines Wife to Home
Funeral services for A. [lexander] S. [impson] Bailey will be held at the funeral parlors of Buntz and Chapman at 10 a. m. Monday morning, in charge of Mrs. C. S. Haney. Music will be secured by request of the family from the Henry Field Seed House. Pall bearers will be old friends of Mr. Bailey.
The funeral party will arrive on the Monday morning Burlington train at 7:35 and will be taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Dickinson on East Grant. Only two will accompany the body here, Ralph E. Bailey, the son, and presumably Mrs. Nettie Ransdell, daughter of Mrs. Bailey.
Mr. and Mrs. Bailey were both taken very ill with the flu at their home in Galesburg, and it was feared that Mrs. Bailey could not live. Mr. Bailey appeared to recover some what, got up last Saturday and then collapsed and continued to fail until his death Wednesday evening. Mrs. Baily is still too ill to come for the funeral.
Burial will be in Rose Hill where the family has a lot, Mrs. Ransdell's first husband, W. S. Golden, being buried there.
[BAILEY, BERTHA ELDORA HEBBERT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 21, 1902
Mrs. Bertha Bailey, wife of Frank Bailey, died at the home of her mother in the western part of the city Friday evening, Feb. 14, 1902. She was 22 years of age. The funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. T. Fisher.
[BAILEY, EDGERLY RUDOLPHUS]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, November 16, 1942
E R Bailey, Former Mayor, Died Saturday in Florida
Word has been received by Clarinda friends of the death of E [dgerly] R[udolphus] Bailey, former Clarinda mayor, which occurred Saturday morning about four o'clock at his home in Ocala, Florida. No further word was learned, although it was thought the body would be brought here for burial in the Clarinda cemetery, as other relatives were laid to rest there.
[BAILEY, EDGERLY RUDOLPHUS]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, November 26, 1942
Funeral Services Held At Ocala, Fla, for E R Bailey
Funeral services and burial were held at Ocala, Fla, for E R Bailey, former Clarinda resident, who died at his Florida home following a long illness.
He was a former mayor here, served at one time as steward at the state hospital and was active in music circles. He had been in Florida since 1933 and was active in the real estate business.
He is survived by his widow, three sons, Charles and Elmore of Ocala, Fla and Theodore of Gulfport, Miss, and two daughters, Mrs T D Hollinshead and Mrs Harry Amos, both of Kansas City, Mo.
[BAILEY, SADIE GERTRUDE BLAIR]
Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Florida), Tuesday, February 19, 1963
OCALA (Special) – Mrs. Sadie Gertrude Bailey, 93, 725 E. Fort King Ave., died Friday at Munroe Memorial Hospital. Born in Greeley, Kan., she moved here from Kansas City, Mo., in 1933 and was a member of the First Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. T. D. Hollinshead, Bradenton and Mrs. Frank Lewis, Kansas City; two sons, Elmore S. Bailey, Ocala and Theodore S. Bailey, Encino, Calif., eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
[BAILEY, SADIE GERTRUDE BLAIR]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, February 28, 1963
Hip fracture fatal Feb 15 to Mrs E R Bailey, formerly here
Mrs E R Bailey, 93, whose husband was formerly mayor of Clarinda, died Feb 15 at an Ocala, Fla, hospital where she had been recovering from a hip fracture.
The Bailey family left Clarinda in 1918, later moving from Kansas City to Florida. Four children include Ruth at Kansas City, Mrs catherine Hollingshead and Elmore Bailey in Florida and Ted Bailey in California.
Mrs. Bailey had fallen a few days before her death and had apparently recovered enough that she was scheduled to leave the hospital when a blood clot formed. The services were Feb 18 with burial at Ocala.
[BAILEY, VIOLET PRICE]
Semi-Weekly Sentinel (Shenandoah, Iowa), Friday, April 12, 1895
We received a letter from Mr. A. S. Bailey today written by him yesterday from Wayland, Iowa. He writes that his mother died yesterday morning at 4 o'clock and will be buried today. He expects to reach home Monday. She was upwards of 90 years old.
[BAILEY, VIOLET PRICE]
Evening Journal (Washington, Iowa), Friday, April 12, 1895
Died. Mrs. Violet Bailey, of Wayland, died yesterday of old age, being ninety years old. She was the mother of Sim Baily, ex-auditor of this county, and grandmother of G. Cook, telegraph operator at Eldon.
[BAILEY, VIOLET PRICE]
Mt. Pleasant Daily News (Mount Pleasant, Iowa), Tuesday, April 16, 1895
WAYLAND, Ia., April 15. – Grandma Bailey passed to the world beyond last Thursday morning and was laid to rest in the Wayland Cemetery Friday afternoon. A large concourse of friends followed the remains to its last resting place.
Mr. Fred Cook, of Eldon, attended the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Bailey, Friday.
[BAILEY, VIOLET PRICE]
Washington Gazette (Washington, Iowa), Friday, April 19, 1895
A. S. Bailey of Shenandoah was in our city Saturday. He attended his mother's funeral at Wayland Friday. She was past 90 and a very estimable lady. Mr. Bailey is well known in this county. He and Col. Stanton helped Wickersham start the Press in 1855. Mr. Wickersham bought the Free Soil Democrat published by Samuel P. Howe of Mt. Pleasant in the interest of the Free Soil party. When they got the outfit to Washington the type was all pied and they had a time sorting it. Colonel Stanton had set type on Howe's papers and by that means gone through school. In 1868 Mr. Bailey and his brother started the Record, a Republican paper and in less than two years sold it to John Wiseman who merged it into the Gazette and ran it in the interest of the Democratic party. Mr. Story afterwards bought it and made a Republican paper out of it. Mr. Bailey runs a job office in Shenandoah. He served one term as auditor during the Grange movement. He called to look over the old quarters.
[BAILEY, VIOLET PRICE]
Death of Grandma Bailey
"Mrs. Violet Bailey died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cook, Thursday morning, April 11 at 4:10 o'clock. She was 90 years old February 10th last. Five weeks ago she took a severe cold, from the effects of which she was unable to recover owing to her advanced age. The final struggle was long but ended in a calm and peaceful death.
Mother Bailey was twice a pioneer. Born in Pennsylvania in 1805 she came when a child with her parents to Morgan County, Ohio; that was then the western frontier. The Indian was still there, and deer and panthers were inhabitants of the forests.
She married John Bailey in McConnelsville, Ohio, and in 1846 they came to Iowa, just a month before the state was admitted. That was 48 years ago. Then all this region was in its wild state. The settlers numbered not more than a dozen. This country has grown up under her eye. To form a conception of the long span of her life, one must see the wave of civilization roll westward from Ohio to the Pacific ocean and see almost three generations of men come and go upon the stage of life. It was a long life to live, but she lived it well. She was a good mother, a noble woman, beloved by all who knew her. Her husband died here in 1862, and today her body will be laid beside his in the eternal silence of the grave.
Funeral today at 2 p.m.
The coffin will not be opened at the church, but friends may view the remains at residence.
[BAILEY, WARDEN'S INFANT]
Shenandoah Sentinel (Shenandoah, Iowa), Tuesday, December 8, 1896
BAILEY. – The infant boy of Mr. and Mrs. Warden Bailey died Monday morning. it has been weak since its birth a few weeks ago. Funeral services are being held at two p. m. today at the residence in the north part of this city, Rev. M. C. Waddell officiating.
[BAILOR, ELIZABETH JULIEN]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Tuesday, March 6, 1900
Died, on Tuesday morning, March 6, 1900, at half past seven o'clock, Mrs. Elizabeth Bailor, aged 87 years, 10 months and 9 days. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon, at the residence on Washington Avenue, at 3 o'clock. The casket will be open from 1 to 2 p. m.
[BAKER, JAMES, - 1902]
Shenandoah World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Friday, January 31, 1902
Death of James Baker.
James Baker, who has been a resident in this vicinity for more than 20 years, died at his home on the Shunick farm, northwest of this city, last Tuesday night. Death was caused by lung fever from which he had suffered only one week. Funeral services were held at the McIntyre school house yesterday and the remains interred in Singleton's cemetery.
A wife and four children, the youngest about ten years of age, are left to mourn their loss. Two of his daughters are married, one living at her father's place and the other near Anderson. He leaves many friends here who have known him many years. He formerly lived near Thurman, moving to the Shunick farm last March.
[BAKER, SAMUEL HOUSTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 24, 1902
Samuel Houston Baker died at his home on Nineteenth street Sunday afternoon, Jan. 19, 1902. The funeral services were held at the house Tuesday morning at 10:30, conducted by Rev. E. E. IlgenFritz. Music was furnished by a quartette composed of Misses Letitia Green and Delia Osborne and Messrs. J. D. Keener and Dr. James McGee. The pall bearers, James Irvin, Beach McAlpin, Wolf Miller, John Snodderly, David Leighton and Richard Preston, were members of Mr. Baker's company during the civil war. Warren Post No. 11, G. A. R., attended the funeral in [a] body. Mr. Baker was born near Knoxville, Tenn., Aug. 8, 1839, and a little more than 40 years ago he moved to Tarkio township, this county. In 1861 he was married to Mary J. Miller of Tarkio township and she with four children survive him. During the war Mr. Baker served his country with the Twenty-third Iowa Infantry. For the past twenty years himself and family have been residents of this city.
Mrs. Eva Harrell of South Omaha was in attendance at the funeral of S. H. Baker Tuesday morning.
[BALDWIN, CECIL]
Shenandoah World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Tuesday, May 27, 1902
Cecil Baldwin, one of the twin children of Mr. and Mrs. John Baldwin, died last Friday and was buried in Rose Hill cemetery, Saturday. Funeral services were held at the home at 3 p. m. conducted by Mrs. C. S. Hanley. The child was four months and 14 days old.
[BANNER, MARY DERINDA COX]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Thursday, June 1, 1893
BANNER – Died, in this city, Friday, June [May] 26, 1893, Mrs. Mary D. [erinda] Banner, aged 66 years, 11 months and 4 days.
She was born in Scott county, Va., in 1826 and married to Jas. Banner in 1842. They moved to Kentucky in 1853, and her husband died in 1870 leaving her a widow for 23 years. In 1876 the family moved to Shenandoah and have resided here ever since. Ten children were born to them, seven of whom survive her—three sons and four daughters. All the sons were present and two daughters—Mrs. W. E. Ritter of Lincoln and Mrs. O. P. Borise of Boston. The other daughters, Mrs. Laura Watt, who recently removed to California and Mrs. Virginia Hartsook, who lives in Colorado, were unable to be here.
Mrs. Banner was identified with the Baptist church in Virginia. Funeral services were held from the family residence Monday at 3 p. m. conducted by Rev. D. W. Griffith, after which the remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery, attended by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends.
[BANNISTER, SARAH BRICKER]
Essex Independent (Essex, Iowa), Friday, January 6, 1899
Found Dead in Bed.
Sunday morning as our people were preparing to attend services at their various places of worship, the tidings were whispered, heralding the news that Mrs. Sarah Bannister was dead. Although the latter was aged and gray, yet the news of her death was a complete surprise to her many friends. The deceased had always enjoyed the best of health. The last day of the year, which was also the last of her life, did not reveal an incident to foretell that in a few short hours she would cross the mysterious border line to enter that land where time shall be no more. During the evening her daughters went out to make a call and she remained at home taking care of her two little grandchildren. The hours of the evening were spent in the usual manner. At about 9:30 o'clock she took goodnight of the family and retired to awake no more. The next morning Mrs. Bannister did not arise at the usual hour and one of her daughters rapped upon the door but received no answer. Shortly afterward the call was repeated and again receiving no answer she became alarmed. Upon entering the room the gravest fears were realized for lying in the bed, resting upon her left side, lay her mother, her heart had ceased to beat, her brain had ceased to think, and her eyes were closed to the scenes below. The expression upon the dead person's face seemed to indicate that death was sudden and without a struggle. It is that the silent messenger called her away in the early part of the night and it is very probable that she calmly went to sleep and then awoke in that land which we all hope to enter at the conclusion of life's pilgrimage.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Sarah Brickner [Bricker], was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, March 6th, 1829. She was united in marriage to William Bannister at Wheeling, W. V. Aug. 9th, 1853. Their union was blest with eight children all but one of which are living, the latter having died in infancy. In 1889, the husband and father departed this life. Mrs. Bannister continued to live in their home here with her children, the latter doing everything possible to make her reclining days happy. Her death coming so sudden and unexpected is of course particularly bereaving to the latter and yet they can rejoice in the assurance that she was not called upon to suffer from a prolonged illness. The funeral was held at the M. E. church on Tuesday at 2 p. m. where a large number of friends assembled to pay a final tribute to their departed friend. The remains are at rest in the quiet little church yard east of our city. It is needless to say anything in extolling the virtues of the deceased. Her life is an open book to readers. Its pages are replete with deeds that are in harmony with true womanhood. To friends and neighbors she was known as a consistent Christian. She joined the M. E. church 23 years ago and continued in the service of the Master until called upon to cross over to the other shore. To the sorrowing children we extend our heartfelt sympathy trusting that the broken family circle may eventually be reunited in that land where sorrow and separation shall be no more.
[BANNISTER, SARAH BRICKER]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Friday, January 6, 1899
ESSEX – Our dear old "mother in Israel," Mrs. Bannister, entered on her life of eternal happiness "beyond the river." She went to bed and to sleep in her natural way and about midnight passed away without the knowledge of any of the family. She left two sons and five daughters to mourn her loss. The funeral took place Tuesday at 2 p. m. Rev. Carpenter preaching the sermon. All her children were home to the last sad rites.
[BANTY, ARTHUR]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Thursday, June 2, 1892
Arthur, infant son of E. L. Banty and wife, died Monday night. Funeral was held from the M. E. church yesterday morning by Rev. Griffith.
[BARCE, FREDDIE J.]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Friday, October 27, 1893
Fred, son of Moses Barse [Barce] and wife, died in this city, Thursday morning, Oct. 26, of inflammation of the bowels, aged 14 years. he was sick only a few days. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the M. E. church by Rev. A. E. Griffith.
[BARCE, MOSES]
Shenandoah World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Tuesday, May 28, 1901
Moses Barce.
DIED – Friday evening, May 25, 1901, at his home on West Sheridan avenue, Moses Barce, aged 67 years, 6 months and 27 days.
Funeral services were conducted from the residence by Rev. William Stevenson Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Barce had lived in Shenandoah about twenty-eight years and was a good citizen, highly esteemed by his family and friends.
[BARKER, DAVIS ROBERT]
Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), Sunday, October 24, 1875
A telegram to friends in this city, received yesterday, speaks of the death of Rev. D. [avis] R. [obert] Barker, Pastor of the Congregational church at College Springs. Mr. Barker was beloved by all and esteemed one of the most devoted and earnest ministers in the Council Bluffs Association. He was a man of deep convictions and sterling worth. He was an abolitionist when it cost something; a radical temperance man all his life; a determined opponent of wrong everywhere, yet full of Christian love and tenderness. By his death the Congregational church has lost one of its best and most valued ministers.
[BARLOW, RICHARD CROWTHER "DICK"]
Essex Independent (Essex, Iowa), Friday, January 29, 1897
Dick Barlow Dead.
News reached here yesterday morning that Richard Barlow, a former Essex boy, died at St. Augustine, Florida, Tuesday, of lockjaw.
After leaving here about a year and a half ago he joined the regular army and some time since the Cuban trouble started his regiment was detailed for duty at St. Augustine, Florida.
About two weeks ago while chopping camp wood the ax slipped and inflicted a slight wound that was not at first considered serious, but it gradually grew worse until it developed a serious case of lock-jaw, from which he died Tuesday.
He will be remembered by most of the Essex people as he was raised here and spent the most of his life in this vicinity.
[BARNES, RAYMOND HENRY]
Essex Independent (Essex, Iowa), Friday, November 1, 1901
Sudden Death
Wednesday forenoon word came here that the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H.[enry] G. Barnes, of Red Oak, was dangerously ill and not expected to live. The sickness was first inflammation of the bowels followed by heart trouble. The boy had not been feeling well for about a week but was not considered dangerous until a few hours before death, which occurred at twenty minutes of three in the afternoon.
The funeral took place today at Red Oak. The parents have the deepest sympathy of their many friends here.
J. W. Simpson and his daughter, Mrs. Granger, drove to Red Oak Wednesday, being called there by the illness of Mr. Barnes' boy. We understand later that the boy died.
[BARNES, RAYMOND HENRY]
Essex Independent (Essex, Iowa), Friday, November 8, 1901
Obituary – Barnes
The funeral of Raymond, son of May Simpson Barnes and grandson of J. W. Simpson of this place, were held last Friday at the residence of his father, Mr. Barnes, clerk of court in Red Oak.
Little Raymond had by his bright winning ways made a host of friends, not only among those of his own age but many who were older and was a favorite with all who knew him.
The services were remarkably sweet, tender and impressive. The music, including the opening selection, "Departed Days," was fine, and especially tender and beautiful was Longfellow's hymn, "There is a Reaper Whose Name is Death," as chanted by a quartette of mixed voices. The pastors of the M. E., Baptist and Congregational churches were present and took part in the service. Appropriate selections of scripture were read and words of comfort, sympathy and trust were spoke by them.
The attendance of friends and neighbors was large. The offerings of flowers were abundant and beautiful—noticeably so were the many offered by his playmates and especial friends. The court house friends of Mr. Barnes, including county officials, members of the bar, and others, gave as their offering and token of sympathy a beautiful pillow of white flowers with the word "Raymond" traced upon it in small dark flowers.
At the grave all things repulsive and unsightly were hidden from sight. The grave itself was lined with white, and the freshly excavated earth was covered. The casket, with its treasure of love, was borne and placed upon a platform above the open grave by four young girls dressed in white. While the usual burial service was being read it slowly and silently sank from sight, as if borne by unseen hands to its final resting place where "Unheeded o'er his silent dust the storms of life may beat."
Little Raymond has often visited his grandfather and relatives here and had endeared himself to all.
[BARNES, RAYMOND HENRY]
Red Oak Express (Red Oak, Iowa), Friday, November 8, 1901
Funeral of Raymond Barnes
The funeral of little Raymond Barnes, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. [enry] G. Barnes, was held at the home last Friday at 10 o'clock. Services opened by Mrs. Isold playing "Departed Days," which piece has been a favorite of the Barnes family for two generations and was a particular favorite of Raymond's. A quartet composed of Mrs. Brodby, Miss Minnie Palmer, Mr. Worsley and Mr. Bolt, sang and services were conducted by Rev. Hohanshelt, pastor of the M. E. church, Rev. Smith, pastor of the Congregational church, Raymond having been a member of the Congregations' Sunday school, and Rev. J. A. Shaw, pastor of the Baptist church, at whose home Raymond was an almost daily visitor. The floral offerings were beautiful and numerous. A floral pillow was sent by the county officers at the court house. Interment was made in the city cemetery.
Among those in attendance were Hiram Gentle and wife, of Corning, uncle of Mr. Barnes; Frank Barnes and wife of Creston, and Chas. Barnes and wife and Henry Barnes of Elliott, brothers and father of Mr. Barnes, J. W. Simpson and Jos. Simpson and wife of Essex, Mrs. Barnes' father and brother, and Tod Granger, a nephew, of Omaha.
Little Raymond would have been 6 years old in January. He will be sadly missed by his little playmates as well as by his parents.
[BARNETT, HARLEY VINTON]
Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), Sunday, April 22, 1951
CLARINDA – Services for Harley B. Barnett, 70, were held at the Foster-Harmon funeral home here Friday afternoon. Barnett died Wednesday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Virgil Guthrie.
Born in Illinois, Barnett came to this vicinity as a boy. He was farming near here when he had a stroke five years ago and had been inactive since that time. He is survived by three children.
[BARNETT, HARLEY VINTON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, May 7, 1951
Harley B. Barnett, son of Thomas Jefferson and Lavina Barnett, was born in Illinois, December 25, 1880, and died at his home April 18, 1951. As a small boy he came west with his parents and settled in Tarkio, Mo, and in that vicinity grew to manhood. He moved to Clarinda in 1903.
In 1901 he was married to Marie E. Long of Northboro, and to this union was born four children, one dying in infancy. His wife preceded him in death July 16, 1937.
Those surviving are his three children: Mrs Vernis Guthrie of Clarinda; Mrs Eva Anderson of Detroit, and Vinson [Vinton] of Neosho, Mo; four grandsons; one great grandson; two granddaughters, and one sister, Mrs Eva Haffner of Clarinda; nieces, nephews, and a host of neighbors and friends. Four brothers had preceded him in death.
Mr Barnett was a member of the local United Presbyterian church, and his faith was anchored in Christ. For five years he had been an invalid, confined to his bed at the Guthrie home, and lovingly cared for by the family.
Funeral service was held Friday, April 20, at 2:30 pm in the Foster-Harmon Funeral Home.
Dr C. E. Hawthorne presided, with music by Mrs R. W. Huddle, Pallbearers were Floy Woldruff, Earl Browning, James Melvin, Ross Miller, Earl Woods, and Herbert Davis. Flowers were cared for by Mrs P. W. Frehse, and Mrs Ray Schenck. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery.
[BARNETT, HARLEY VINTON'S INFANT, - 1902]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 28, 1902
NORTHBORO – One of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Barnett's little twin daughters, died Tuesday. The funeral took place Wednesday at eleven o'clock.
[BARNETT, MARIE ELIZABETH LONG]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, July 22, 1937
Marie Elizabeth Long, daughter of C. C. and Sarah Long, was born near College Springs, Ia, February 24, 1877. She was one of a family of six children. When she was five years old, the family moved to Northboro. There she grew to womanhood. She was trained in the Northboro public schools, there was baptized and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, and later transferred to the Clarinda church.
She was united in marriage on March 27, 1901, to Harley B. Barnett by the Rev See. They made their home in Northboro for three years, then moved to Clarinda. Here they made their home until about three years ago, when they moved to a farm southeast of Clarinda and this spring to southeast of Braddyville. She was a member of the Woman's Relief Corps.
Her health has been gradually failing for several years. Everything that loving care could do was done, but she gradually grew worse. The end came unexpectedly last Friday evening at 6:45 o'clock at her home near Braddyville.
She is survived by her husband, her three children, Mrs Bernis [Vernis] Guthrie, Mrs Eva Anderson and Vinton Barnett, two grandchildren, and her brother, James Long, of Clarinda.
Mrs Barnett was a kind and loving mother, a faithful wife and much loved by those who knew her.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Pruitt Funeral Home. The Rev W.H. Meredith was in charge of the service. Mrs Vera Slocum and Mrs Carl Sorenson furnished the music. Pallbearers were Clyde Spangler, Arthur Barnett, Orpha Barnett, Walter Kelley, Ollie Guthrie and Ed Stevens. The burial was in Clarinda cemetery.
[BARTLETT, JULIUS ADOLPHUS "DOLPH"]
Shenandoah Sentinel (Shenandoah, Iowa), Wednesday, August 5, 1896
Dolph Bartlett Dead.
Word was received here of the death at five o'clock this morning of J. A. Bartlett of typhoid fever at his home at McFall, Mo. he was a young man and had many friends here. For a long time he was telegraph operator at the Wabash depot and his pleasant smile and agreeable manner made him a general favorite. He was married a year or so since to a daughter of Wm. Moffitt of this city.
[BARTLETT, JULIUS ADOLPHUS "DOLPH"]
Shenandoah Sentinel (Shenandoah, Iowa), Monday, August 24, 1896
Jullius A. Bartlett was born at Glenwood, Schuyler county, Mo., Aug. 24, 1872, and died at McFall, Mo., Aug. 5, 1896. He was the third child of a family of six brothers, four of whom are still living. He attended public school at Glenwood and afterwards took the commercial course at Shenandoah, Ia. He then turned his attention to railroad work, first securing a situation as operator at Shenandoah. While employed as such he was very successful, possessing the confidence and esteem of his employers in an eminent degree and as a recognition of his faithfulness he was promoted to the agency at McFall. During his stay in Shenandoah he met and formed the acquaintance of Miss Lesla Grace Adair, a most estimable young woman. The friendship ripened into love and a happy marriage was the consummation. They were married at Shenandoah, February 20, 1895, and returned immediately to McFall, where they have since resided. July 5, 1896, a baby boy came to bless their home and make happiness more complete, but the ruthless hand of death struck down the noble husband and father, making a wreck of a happy home.
Dolph was of a genial disposition; to know him was to be his friend. He was a young man of sterling integrity and possessed the confidence of the public he served so well.
As his brother, my memory goes back to the events of our childhood rather than to events of later days. It is with pleasure I recall the simple, yet pleasant life at home. He was always a good boy and beloved by his mother who would have us imitate him in obedience. As years rolled by Dolph arrived at the age when the realization of the objects of life begins to dawn upon the mind of youth and he feels like taking upon himself its responsibilities. He started forth, taking up his chosen avocation and carrying with him the reverence of the home and its teachings. The noble hearted husband, father and brother is now no more. He died in the morning of life; life's meridian was high in the ascendent, and shadows fell toward the west when he was called upon to cast its burdens aside and lie down to sleep, and as the golden sun was kissing the rosy cheek of dawn and lighting up the heavens with a splendid day, his life slipped peacefully out upon the unknown sea from whence it came.. . .
My brother, words fail me in expressing my love. Thy life was a good one, pure, upright and honest, an affectionate husband and father, thou hast earned a peaceful rest and may thou rest in peace is the prayer of thy brother Gene.
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[BATEMAN, THOMAS B.]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Friday, January 12, 1900
Died – Last Wednesday at his home on Walnut creek, Mr. T. [homas] B. Bateman, aged about 70 years.
He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn the loss of a husband and father. Funeral services were held at the home at ten o'clock this morning and the remains were taken to Farragut for interment.
[BATEMAN, THOMAS B.]
Fremont County Sun (Sidney, Iowa), Thursday, January 18, 1900
IMOGENE – Thomas Bateman, a farmer living four miles south of town died Wednesday of last week. His death resulted from a complication of diseases of which he was a sufferer for many years. The deceased was 69 years old and quite well known here. The funeral occurred from Farmer City, Friday morning at 10 o'clock and the interment was made at Farragut.
[BATES, WILLLIAM A.]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Thursday, October 27, 1892
BATES – Died, at the home of H. R. Ivory, Tabor, Iowa, Friday, Oct. 21, 1892, of old age, Wm. A. Bates, aged 83 years, 3 months and 1 day.
Deceased was an old resident of this vicinity having lived near Farragut. Mrs. Z. D. Gregory, accompanied by her husband of Tabor and Mrs. Josephine Kelley of White Cloud, Kans., two of his daughters, were present the burial ceremonies which were conducted by Rev. D. W. Griffith of the Baptist church Saturday morning. The remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery beside his wife who was buried these 17 years ago.
[BAUM, ANNA BROOKS PENDLETON]
Essex Independent (Essex, Iowa), Friday, June 7, 1895
Obituary – Baum.
Died, at her home in Battle Creek, Mich., Thursday, May 9, 1895, of typhoid pneumonia, Anna B., wife of Asa M. Baum.
Anna B.[rooks] Pendleton was born in Searsport, Maine, Aug. 12, 1846. She was the youngest of a family of eight children who were born to Green Jr. and Mary Brooks Pendleton. The family were one of the oldest in that section of the state, they having settled several places along the Penobscot river.
They were a sea faring folk, her father being master of a ship for thirty-five years. Her oldest brother was also a sea captain at an early age. In 1857 the family removed to Ohio, where Anna remained until 1869 when she went to reside with her sister, Mrs. Benj. Carrol, of Valparaiso, Ind. Here she met Asa M. Baum, to whom she was married on July 4, 1859. Two children were born to them, Charles G. and Clara L., the wife of Walter Raynes. In 1883 they moved to this city, where Mr. Baum was employed as engineer on the C. & G. T. Mrs. Baum was a woman warm hearted and genial, who won many friends. Broad and liberal in her views she was a firm believer in the Golden Rule and endeavored to live to its teachings. She was very patriotic; to her it was an insult to hear an old soldier spoken despairingly of. She was beloved by all, old and young, in the little world in which she moved. Her loss will be keenly felt by her husband and children. Twenty-six years of married life had made home all the word implies and the lovers of long ago were lovers yet. Between mother and children existed that comradeship, freedom and love most pleasing to see.
Her history may be summed up in a few words; A loving wife, a kind mother, a warm friend, a good neighbor, a woman proud of her family, her home and her country, and one who tried to make others happy. Her memory will be ever cherished by those she has left behind and who hope to meet her in eternity.
[Note: Indiana Marriages, 1810-2001 gives the marriage date as July 3, 1869.]
[BEACH, OLLIE]
Shenandoah Sentinel (Shenandoah, Iowa), Wednesday, November 4, 1896
ESSEX – Ollie, the three year old daughter of C. [harles] L. Beach and wife, died very suddenly from membranous croup last Saturday morning. The little one had been ailing a little a few days, but the sickness was not considered to be dangerous. The loss coming so sudden and unexpected is especially grieving to the heart broken parents. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church at 11 a. m. on Sunday. The services were conducted by Rev. E. N. Endus and a large number of sympathizing friends were in attendance at the same.
[BEACH, OLLIE]
Essex Independent (Essex, Iowa), Friday, November 6, 1896
Mr. and Mrs. C. [harles] L. Beach mourn the loss of their three year old daughter, Ollie. The little one had not been well for several days and Saturday morning was taken with membraneous croup and died very suddenly. The loss is a severe blow to the parents, who have the most sincere sympathy of the entire community. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning, after which the remains were placed to rest in the Essex cemetery.
Mrs. M. A. Beach and daughter of College Springs were called to Essex Sunday by the death of Mr. and [Mrs.] Chas. Beach's daughter.
[BEACH, WILLIAM]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 14, 1902
William Beach of Yorktown died Sunday, Feb. 2. His funeral was held two days later and his burial took place at the Summit cemetery. He was 75 years of age.
[BEAVER, FREDDIE] [NELSON, ARTHUR]
Shenandoah World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Tuesday, June 17, 1902
Freddie Beaver and Arthur Nelson, each aged nine years, were drowned while swimming in the Red Oak creek near Red Oak last Tuesday. They, with Johnnie Nelson, 12 years old, were playing in the water, when Fredie suddenly disappeared, the recent flood having washed out a hole 10 feet deep. As he came up the second time, he held out his hand and Johnnie Nelson grabbed it but was himself taken under. As he came up he saw his little brother, Arthur, going down and the sight unnerved him and he let go of Freddie's hand, barely escaping himself, by grabbing some willows. The body of Freddie was found within 20 minutes, but life was extinct. Arthur's body was not recovered for some time. A double funeral was held at the Nelson home last Wednesday.
[BECK, CHARLES A.]
Shenandoah Sentinel (Shenandoah, Iowa), Tuesday, November 17, 1896
Mr. Chas. Beck, of Hamburg, an old veteran of the late war, and who has operated the U. S. mail route between Hamburg and Sidney for years until recently, died Thursday morning, his age being 65 years, 11 months and 11 days. He had a host of friends throughout Fremont county who will remember him by the name of "Uncle Charley, the hack driver."
[BECK, JOHN'S INFANT]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Thursday, July 28, 1892
BECK – Died, Saturday, July 23, infant daughter of John and Hannah Beck, aged about four months. The funeral was held Sunday by Rev. J. D. Carey.
[BECK, LEWIS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 19, 1902
ELMO – Uncle Louis Beck of South of Blanchard died and was buried at that place last Friday; cause of death was Cardiac Dropsy.
[BECK, LEWIS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 20, 1902
BLANCHARD – Grandpa Beck died at his home south of Blanchard Friday. The funeral will be held Saturday at 3 o'clock.
[BECK, LEWIS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 26, 1902
--Louis Beck who lived about 3 ½ miles southwest of Blanchard died last week and was buried Friday. His disease was dropsy. He was the father of Mrs. Fred Ward and was well known in his neighborhood where he had lived so many years. Funeral at the home of the deceased, conducted by J. A. Bush, sermon by Rev. Jones, of the Blanchard Christian church and burial at Blanchard cemetery. – Elmo Register.
[BECK, SARAH LOOP BOWMAN]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Thursday, May 12, 1892
Mrs. Sarah Beck, mother of A. [ndrew] Bowman, died near this city Sunday. The remains were taken to New Ross, Ind., for burial Monday night.
[BECK, SARAH LOOP BOWMAN]
Lebanon Pioneer (Lebanon, Indiana), Thursday, May 19, 1892
Sarah Beck, or aunt Sallie Beck, as she was familiarly known, died at the residence of her daughter, Mary Burk, near Shenandoah, Iowa, May 8th, 1892, aged 79 years, 4 months and 1 day. She was the daughter of Christian and Eva Loop, and was born in Augusta county, Virginia. She was married to John Bowman in the year 1828. Was the mother of eight children and reared six of them, which are grown and married - four sons and two daughters. In the year 1865 her companion was taken by death, the children all having been married and settled. She afterwards married Anthony Beck, a highly respected citizen of Montgomery county, where they continued to live united until Mr. Beck's death in 1881, after which she passed most of her time with her children, the last two years of which she lived was with her son and daughter, of Iowa. Her remains were taken, accompanied by her son, Andrew Bowman, back to the old Providence church, of which she was one of its first members, where funeral services were conducted by Elder Johnson, of Lebanon.
After the remains were viewed by many old friends and relatives, they were laid to rest by the side of her former companion in the old Providence Cemetery, there to await the resurrection morn, when the graves are to give up their dead to be judged by Him that doeth all things well.
This ends the earthly life of one that endured many years of hardships and trials subject to this life of which she many times longed to depart that she might be at rest. Passing quietly away with a smile on her face, leaving the testimony that she has gone to enjoy that sweet rest.
Mr. Bowman, of Red Oak, Iowa, with the remainder of the friends, wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the people of New Ross and vicinity for their kindness shown at the burial of the deceased.
[BECK, MARY JANE GOCHENOUR]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Thursday, June 22, 1893
Mrs. S. [ylvester] J. Beck of Tabor, mother of Miss Iva Beck, teacher in the public schools of this city, died Tuesday morning in an Omaha hospital where she was being treated for a chronic trouble.
[BECKWITH, DANIEL T.]
Essex Independent (Essex, Iowa), Friday, August 4, 1899
An Old Settler Gone.
Rev. Daniel L. Beckwith, of Climax, Montgomery County, died last Friday, July 28, at 12:15 o'clock. He was born in Chenango county New York, July 11, 1822.
He was a man of extraordinary ability as a preacher of the Gospel, powerful in prayer, sound in theology. He was licensed to exort when but 17 years old and ordained and sent out to preach the Gospel when but 21 years old. The last few years he has resided at Climax where himself and wife had a comfortable and cosy home.
The funeral was held from the Methodist church at Climax where a great number of people met to pay a tribute of respect to one they loved and respected.
He leaves a wife and one daughter, an only son preceeding him to the better land some years ago.
The son, Frank Beckwith, a member of the Des Moines conference, was a Missionary to Japan but on account of failing health was obliged to return to America, where he died.
Rev. Daniel Beckwith was 77 yrs. 17 days old; he died a triumphant death. He had nothing to fear in the future. He was buried at Climax, Saturday, July 29, 1899. Rev. L. B. Carpenter.
[BECKWITH, SUSAN L. CURT]
Essex Independent (Essex, Iowa), Friday, August 16, 1901
WINDY SUMMIT – Mrs. Beckwith of the Climax neighborhood died Sunday evening, Aug. 12 at home of her daughter. Funeral services were held at Climax, Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Carpenter of Hastings. The deceased was the widow of Rev. Beckwith who died two years ago. She was regarded by a large circle of friends as a most estimable Christian lady.
[BECKWITH, SUSAN L. CURT]
Red Oak Express (Red Oak, Iowa), Friday, August 16, 1901
Susan L. Curt was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, Feb. 10, 1838, and died at the home of Edward Cole, her son-in-law, six miles southwest of Red Oak, August 11, 1901.
She was the wife of Rev. Daniel Beckwith who preceded her about two years to the better land. Rev. Daniel Beckwith was a Methodist minister for more than forty years, traveling extensively over western Iowa, Mrs. Beckwith sharing with him the hardships of the itineracy until by reason of their advanced years in life they deemed it unwise to longer remain in the regular work of the ministry. They retired to private life at Climax, but did not cease to be workers in the church until a few years before they departed this life.
Mrs. Beckwith was a woman of more than ordinary ability. She was quite familiar with her Bible and thought it superior to all other books, and Jesus Christ superior to all other beings.
She was sick for many weeks preceding her death and suffered untold agony, but through all her suffering she retained implicit faith in her Saviour.
The funeral service was conducted by Rev. L. B. Carpenter, assisted by Rev. Rambo, of Emerson, after which her body was laid away in the Climax cemetery beside her companion. L. B. C.
[BECKWITH, SUSAN L. CURT]
Red Oak Express (Red Oak, Iowa), Friday, August 16, 1901
CLIMAX – Mrs. S. L. Beckwith died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Cole, Sunday, Aug. 11. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 o'clock at this place, conducted by Rev. L. B. Carpenter of Hastings. Interment in the Hascall cemetery. Those from abroad were Mrs. Ella Beckwith and daughter Eva from Red Oak, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Perse [?] and Rev. Rambo of Emerson.
[BEDFORD, ELIZABETH IRWIN STEWART]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 26, 1902
HARLAN – Mr. D. C. McIntosh received the sad news of the death of Mrs. John Bedford near Blanchard, Dec. 23. Funeral services were conducted at the R. P. church, Blanchard, Dec. 25, by her pastor, Rev. J. M. Johnston.
[BEDFORD, JOHN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 5, 1904
BLANCHARD – John Bedford died Thursday night, Jan. 21, and his body was interred in the Blanchard cemetery the next Saturday. Mr. Bedford was quite old and was a sufferer for some time. He was a good man, and his friends have the sympathy of the entire community.
[BEDFORD, MARY]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Tuesday, June 5, 1900
Death of Mary Bedford.
The Grim Reaper of Death Garners a Tender Sheaf.
Saturday evening, June 2d about 8 o'clock, Miss Mary Bedford the only daughter of M. G. Bedford, passed to her eternal rest. She was sixteen years old on the 10th day of last February and truly it may have been said that the angel of Death chose a tender lamb from earths' fold.
Her illness was very brief, extending but a few weeks. A severe cold quickly developed into quick consumption and soon the mortal body was robbed of its vitality.
The closing hours of her life were touching and pathetic. She grew conscious of the nearing end and was peaceful in the assurance which her faith in Christ gave to her soul. The fervent and appealing prayers for the father who survives his only daughter can never be forgotten for their tenderness, fervency and pathos.
Her mother passed away about four years ago and she who has not known a mother's care for these years when such a love meant so much has now gone to abide forever in the presence of that loved one.
Mary was a pupil in our public schools being enrolled in the fifth grade. She attended until the final week when her sudden illness prevented being present the closing days. She was very attentive to her studies and manifested a kind and loving disposition towards her companions.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Christian church. She lay in a beautiful white casket, upon which rested flowers of like color, sprays of green forming the only contrast. White, indicative of the purity of the blossoming bud just plucked by the hand of death and green, emblematic of the memories that shall linger with those who mourn her death.
Rev. Hallam, in response to her special request, delivered the funeral sermon. He was assisted by Rev. Stevenson, of the M. E. and Rev. Wright, regular pastor of the Christian church.
Matt. 9.24. "Give place; for the maid is not dead but sleepeth" was the text chosen. Death was represented as a sleep or rest. . . .
It was a touching scene. Nearly every eye filled with tears and many gave expression to their deeply touched hearts by breaking forth into sobbing. Just blooming into womanhood only to be called home. How quickly earth's career was closed and how soon the western horizon of life was passed. But she was ready to go and realized the fact that the day of eternal rest had begun.
The remains were interred in the Rose Hill cemetery. May her simple faith, sublime in the simplicity of its trust find answer in those for whom it was offered in prayer and may the hope immortal that sustained her be the consolation of the bereaved father who mourns the loss of an only daughter.
[BEDISON, CLYDE TRUSTON]
Shenandoah World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Friday, October 31, 1902
Death of Clyde Bedison.
Young Man Dies at the Home of His Parents Wednesday Evening—Brief Illness.
At a little after 9 o'clock Wednesday evening occurred the death of Clyde Truston Bedison, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bedison, at their home on Center street.
The news of his death came as a great surprise to most of our citizens who did not know of his serious illness at all. For some time past he had not been well or strong but no one knew that the end was so near.
Wednesday morning about 9 o'clock, he started home from down town on his wheel, a new one that his parents had gotten for him only the day before. Just as he turned north into Center street from Sheridan avenue he fell from the wheel. He was unable to retain his position on the wheel because of the trouble which was so soon to claim him. After he fell he got up, walked home and to his mother, who tried to soothe him and very soon fell int her arms unconscious. He did not again regain consciousness. During the day he suffered from convulsions, which gradually became worse until the end came, a little after 9 o'clock in the evening, after a number of severe convulsions. Death was caused by apoplexy, to which he had been subject for some time. Within the past few months he had seemed to fail more rapidly than before, although he tried hard to keep up.
At the time of his death he was 18 years, 10 months and 24 days of age, and all of his life had [been] spent in Shenandoah. He was well known as an active, hustling young fellow, who worked hard at anything he undertook to do. He had helped his father at the depot a great deal and although not very strong during the later years, he always did more than his portion of the work and was always polite and obliging to everyone with whom he had to deal. He attended the public schools for some time and had studied at the college for several terms, taking a business course. Lately, on account of poor health, he was not able to do much and was impatiently waiting to get better.
His death, just as he was entering into manhood, is indeed a sad one, and to the family, who are left to mourn his loss, the sincerest sympathies are extended.
The funeral services were private and were held at the home this afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hanley and the services at the cemetery by Rev. Ross. The music was furnished by a quartette of young ladies, composed of Misses Mamie Pace, Blanche Weston, Edith Hamilton and Grace Frink. The pall bearers were young men, his former schoolmates and neighbor boys. They were Frank Van Buskirk, John Shurtz, George Martin, Elmer Scott, Fred Deppe and John Mattox.
[BEDISON, CLYDE TRUSTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 7, 1902
Clyde Bedison, son of Harry Bedison, died Wednesday of last week at Shenandoah, aged 19 years. His father credits Clyde with having collected as much as $20,000 of railroad freight money without making a mistake.
[BEEBE, LUCY ANN RICHARDS MCCLENAHAN BUNKER]
Shenandoah Sentinel (Shenandoah, Iowa), Monday, June 1, 1896
Died at Henderson, Iowa, Thursday, May 28, at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. McClenahan, Mrs. Lucy Beebee, at the advanced age of more than eighty years. Deceased left this city last March. She was a member of the Latter Day Saints.
[BEEBE, LUCY ANN RICHARDS MCCLENAHAN BUNKER]
Malvern Leader (Malvern, Iowa), Thursday, June 4, 1896
HENDERSON – Mrs. Lucy Beebe passed quietly away at her home east of town on Thursday night last. She was one of the pioneer landmarks of Mills county, having moved here in a very early day where she has remained till her death. Her funeral, which was held at the Latter Day Saints church Saturday and her remains interred in the Farm Creek cemetery.
[BEESON, MAY "MINNIE" WINPIGLER]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Friday, January 26, 1900
Mrs. Beeson's Death.
Mrs. Minnie Bell Beeson, of Shenandoah, died yesterday at the W. C. A. hospital where she had undergone a severe surgical operation Tuesday. The remains will be taken to Colfax, Iowa, this morning for interment. The deceased was 23 years of age and was born in Hartford. – C. B. Nonpareil.
[BEESON, MAY "MINNIE" WINPIGLER]
Colfax Clipper (Colfax, Iowa), Friday, January 26, 1900
Mrs. William Beeson, daughter of William Winpigler, of this place died at her home at Council Bluffs, Wednesday, and her remains will arrive here this evening for interment beside her mother at Oak Hill. Friends and comrades of Mr. Winpigler will unite in sympathy for him in the loss of his daughter, and the peculiarly distressing circumstances of her death.
[BELL, ANDREW S.]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Thursday, December 1, 1892
The remains of Andrew Bell, a nephew of Sam'l Spear, were brought to this city for interment Sunday evening. The young man formerly worked in this neighborhood and died about twenty miles west of Nebraska City. In attempting to mount a vicious pony one foot was caught in the stirrup and he was dragged to death. Funeral services were held in the Congregational church Monday by Rev. Geo. Peebles.
[BELL, ANDREW S.]
Nebraska City News (Nebraska City, Nebraska), Friday, December 2, 1892
Killed Near Talmage.
Andrew Bell Thrown From a Pony and His Skull Crushed
TALMAGE, Nov. 26 – (Special to The News). Andrew Bell, a young man some 23 or 24 years of age was accidentally killed near here last evening. He was at Mr. Holcher's farm, west of here and had a vicious pony that he was trying to break to ride. He had put a saddle on the animal and had one foot in the stirrup and just as he attempted to throw himself into the saddle the pony jumped, throwing Bell to the ground and then kicking him on the head, crushing his skull. The accident happed at 1 p. m. and the injured man died at 9 p. m. Mr. Bell was a young man, unmarried, and had been a resident of Talmage for the past three or four years. His occupation was running a steam thresher.
Mr. Bell was a member of the Talmage cavalry and they will act as an escort at his funeral. His parents live at Shenandoah, Iowa.
[BELL, RALPH R.]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Tuesday, August 23, 1898
Mrs. Long's Brother Killed.
Ralph Bell Struck by a Train—Home was in Leon.
Telegrams brought the sad news yesterday afternoon to Mrs. O. S. Long that her brother had been accidentally killed. No particulars have been obtained except that he was struck by a train. The young man's name is Ralph Bell, his home is in Leon, where he works in a grocery store. He was about eighteen years of age. He visited this city some four years ago. Mrs. Long is heartbroken over the sudden news. With Mr. Long she went to Leon this morning.
[BELL, RALPH R.]
Decatur County Journal (Leon, Iowa), Thursday, September 1, 1898
Ralph W. Bell was born in Leon on the 19th of April, 1878 and died August 25, 1898. Ralph was a young man of a sunny temperament and genial disposition and had endeared himself to a large circle of friends as well as the immediate family circle. He was well known, having lived here since his birth with the exception of the summer of 1898, which he spent in Shenandoah with his sister, Mrs. O. Long. He met his death by a railroad accident while on his way to Davis City. The accident cast a sadness and gloom over the large gathering at Davis City and the whole community of Leon.
Ralph had been in the employ of W.P. Clark & Co. for the past four years and was offered a promotion if he would remain with them, but in the midst of high hopes and ambitions, he was cut down in a moment; giving another illustration of the brevity of life.
The funeral was conducted at the home Sunday afternoon, August 28, by Rev. G. D. Gurley of the Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. Geo. Winterbourne of the M.E. Church. The service and interment was attended by a large number of friends.
[BELL, ROBERT F.]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Thursday, February 18, 1892
The old solder, R. G. Bell, who has been sick for time, passed quietly away Wednesday morning. He was about 70 years of age. The funeral will be held today under the direction of the G. A. R.
[Note: The initials inscribed on are his Civil War headstone are R. F.]
[BELL, ROBERT F.]
Democratic World (Shenandoah, Iowa), Thursday, February 25, 1892
Died, at the residence of his son-in-law, Thos. Sweeney south of Shenandoah, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 1892, Robert F. Bell, aged 70 years.
Deceased was born in Richland county, Ohio, and had resided in this vicinity for 20 years. He served his country with credit as a member of Co. H 38th Ills. [Iowa], during the rebellion. In 1884 he joined Burnside Post G. A. R. of this city and continued an honored and respected comrade until his death. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. B. Foskett in the M. E. church last Thursday. The remains were followed to the cemetery by members of the post, a detachment of militia and sorrowing friends and relatives. He has fought his last fight and his battles on earth are ended.
[BENEDICT, ELLIS LEROY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 3, 1928
E. L. Benedict Funeral Friday
Long time County Resident and Business Man Died Suddenly
Death came suddenly to E. L. Benedict at his home 312 West Garfield St. Wednesday morning resulting from heart attack. The end was entirely unexpected as Mr. Benedict made no complaints of illness the few days preceding his death. Tuesday he went on a trip to Quitman, Mo. with apparently no ill results, and Wednesday morning had finished breakfast and had moved the car from the garage preparatory to driving downtown when the end came.
Funeral services will be held from the home Friday afternoon at 2:30, with Dr. D. J. Shenton, Methodist pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Clarinda Cemetery.
Mr. Benedict, who was 73 years of age at his death, had lived in Page county for fifty years. He was one of the early school teachers in the county, opening the first school at the town of Blanchard. A great lover of music, Mr. Benedict started in that business at Northboro in 1881, later moving to Coin. In 1908 the family moved to Clarinda where for the past twenty years he, with the aid of his sons, Worley, Ermal and Ivan, has managed the music stores at Clarinda and Shenandoah, it being one of the best known firms in southwestern Iowa and north Missouri.
He and Mrs. Benedict, who survives, would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary next Christmas.
[BENEDICT, ELLIS LEROY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, May 3, 1928
E. L. Benedict Dies Suddenly
E. [llis] L. [eroy] Benedict, prominent business man and citizen of Clarinda, died very suddenly yesterday morning at 7:30 o'clock at his home on West Garfield street. He had eaten breakfast as usual and was ready to come down town when he collapsed. Death was due to heart trouble, although it is not known that he had ever suffered any heart trouble before.
Mr. Benedict was 72 years 8 months and 21 days of age.
He had been in Clarinda in the piano and music business for many years, and the Benedict Piano company, of which he was the senior member, had branch stores in Red Oak and Shenandoah. While the active management of the Clarinda store was given over to his son, Ivan, yet Mr. Benedict was down town much of the time and was seemingly in good health. He is survived by his widow, and by his sons, Worley, of Shenandoah, Ermal, of Red Oak, and Ivan, of Clarinda.
Funeral services will be at his home at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev D. J. Shenton.
[BENEDICT, ELLIS LEROY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, May 7, 1928
E. L. Benedict – Ellis L. [eroy] Benedict was born in Pleasantville, Venango county, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11, 1855. His parents were Thomas and Elizabeth Benedict, who, during his early youth, removed to northwest Missouri, near Rockport, and in the country schools of that state he acquired his early education.
When about 19 years of age he took up the profession of teaching and taught the first school ever held in the town of Blanchard, Iowa. He proved to be a capable educator, the value of his services being recognized in the various school districts in the southern part of Page county where he was employed.
At the age of 27 years he turned his attention to commercial pursuits and established the business in which he has been constantly employed to the very moment of his departure.
He was married on Christmas day of 1878 to Miss Laura A. [nn] Winrott of Washington township, this county, who has been his life companion for only a little less than fifty years. To this union were born four sons, Worley W. [inrott], Otho C.[urtis] (now deceased), Ivan G. [rant] and Ermal H., all of whom have been associates in business with their father. A sister, Mrs. Minnie Sherman, in Kansas, and a half brother, Francis Benedict, in California, also survive.
Death came to our honored citizen Wednesday morning at 7:30 o'clock while he was preparing to go down town for work. Funeral services were at the home on West Garfield street Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, many of his friends showing their esteem for him by their presence. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery.
The out of town folks present for the funeral, besides the sons, were Mrs. Worley Benedict and daughter, Marianne, and Mr. and Mrs. John Behm, Mrs. J. B. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Sullivan and Ralph Stoddard, all of Shenandoah; Mrs. Chas. Henderson, J. A. Delk and Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Delk of Coin; and Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Scott of Northboro.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Clarinda Herald, May 7, 1928.]
[BENEDICT, LAURA ANN WINROTT]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, March 4, 1940
Mrs E L Benedict, 81, Rites This Monday Afternoon
Mrs E L Benedict, widow of one of Clarinda's early business men and mother of the Benedict brothers, died Saturday morning at about 3 o'clock. She had been in the municipal hospital with pneumonia for several days, evidently making fine improvement until her heart was affected fatally.
The funeral is being held Monday afternoon at the Walker Funeral home. Pallbearers for the funeral are Al Pfander, George Mitchell, Lee Cowger, Ed Christensen, Hollie Burwell and Walter Hooker. She was 81 years of age and leaves three sons, Worley, Ivan and Ermal Benedict, the latter of whom has lived with her at the family home on west Garfield street since the husband died several years ago.
[BENEDICT, LAURA ANN WINROTT]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 7, 1940
Mrs E L Benedict – Laura Winroot, daughter of Selena and James Winroot, was born August 7, 1858, at Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania and died March 2, 1940. She was 81 years, 6 months and 24 days old.
Laura came to Iowa in 1873 with her parents who settled near what is now Northboro in Washington township. She attended school at the normal school then in Clarinda and taught for a number of terms in Washington township. She loved to call back her experiences in the Civil War as her home was just a short distance from Gettysburg.
On December 25, 1878, she married Ellis L. [eroy] in her home near Northboro. The ceremony was performed by Rev Samuel Farlow, the well known pioneer circuit rider. To this union were born four sons, Worley W [inrott] of Ottumwa, Ia; Otho C[urtis] who died in 1923 and Ivan G [rant] and Ermal H, both of Clarinda. They lived until 1894 in Northboro then they moved to Coin and from there moved to Clarinda in 1908. Her husband preceded her in death, dying May 2, 1928.
Mrs. Benedict was originally a member of the Evangelical Lutheran church of Littlestown, Penn.; after moving to Iowa, they became Methodists. They were Methodists in Northboro and Coin, her husband being the superintendent of the Sunday school for some years. Due to her invalidism she did not attend church in Clarinda, but her fine Christian spirit permeated all she did.
She was a lover of her home and made the most of it. On Sunday afternoons she would gather the children around the old organ and with their father sing the glorious hymns of the ages. Her home was her first love and her children have received a rich heritage from her in this.
Besides the three sons there are two grandchildren, Mrs Leighton P Smith of Ottumwa and Shirley Jean Benedict of Clarinda; two great grandchildren, Leighton Benedict Smith and Lorraine Smith, both of Ottumwa, and a host of friends who mourn her loss.
Funeral services were held at the Walker Funeral Home Monday, March 4, conducted by Rev Henry Orr Lietman. Pallbearers were Al Pfander, George Mitchell, Lee Cowger, Ed Christensen, Hollie Burwell and Frank Hooker.
[Note: The maiden name is spelled Winrott on her parents' family headstone.]
[BENEDICT, LAURA ANN WINROTT]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 7, 1940
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Delk of Coin attended the funeral of Mrs E L Benedict Monday. Mr Scott was a nephew of Mrs Benedict.
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