Wheeland, Minnie - Word came Saturday morning from Arizona that Miss Minnie Wheeland was dead. She had been there three months in search of health, having lung trouble. The body arrived at Northboro Tuesday evening and the funeral was held at Westpoint Wednesday afternoon with burial at Union Grove by the side of her father. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 5, 1906

Wheeler, Grandma, Montgomery county's centenarian, died at her home near Villisca on last Wednesday, aged 100 years, 7 months and 19 days. Grandma Wheeler was born in Watertown, Connecticut, on July 21, 1800, so she lived in three centuries and was still in good health this year. At the celebration of her hundredth birthday last year, she weighed but sixty-five pounds. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 22, 1901

Coin,
Nov. 26.—The body of Winnie Wheeler eldest son of William Wheeler of this place arrived here on Thursday night from Sterling, Colo:, where he died on Tuesday a victim of pneumonia. He left a wife and little daughter, also his father and two brothers. Clarence who lives at Sioux City and Charles of South Dakota, both of the brothers were here with their families to be present at the burial of their brother. On account of the nature of the disease no funeral was held but the Odd Fellows which order he was a member of met the body at the train and also took charge of the burial services on Friday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Harvey of the Methodist church giving the ritualistic burial service. Mrs. Wheeler, wife of the deceased was Miss Edith Culver formerly of Shenandoah, a daughter of Rev. Culver of that place. The body was laid to rest in the Elmwood cemetery where that of his mother had been laid many years ago. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 28, 1918

The body of Winnie Wheeler, elderst son of Wm. Wheeler of this place, arrived here on Thursday morning from Sterling, Colo, where he died on Tuesday from Pneumonia which followed an attack of the Influenza. Winnie moved from here to Colorado about ten years ago and had been an employee at the Court House there for several years previous to his death. He left a wife and baby daughter besides his father and two brothers, Clarence who lives at Sioux City and Charles whose home is in South Dakota both brothers with their families were here to attend the funeral, but on account of the nature of the disease no funeral was held. The Odd fellows of which the deceased was member taking charge of the services at the Cemetery. Rev. Harvey giving the ritualistic address. The floral offerings were very profuse, the employees of the Sterling Court House sending a large floral harp. Winnie's wife was a Miss Edith Culver of Shenandoah, where her parents Rev. Culver and wife resided at the time of her marriage to Mr. Wheeler. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery where his mother was buried while he was yet a small boy. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 28, 1918

Whipkey, George - Geo Whipkey, a feeble and demented old man, died Friday at his home in east Clarinda. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 20, 1902

The second death from smallpox occured last Thursday night in east Clarinda. George Whipkey, 88 years of age, was the victim. He had been ailing for some time from a complication of diseases, and when taken down with the small pox did not have vitality enough to withstand the attack even in the mild form of the present epidemic. He was buried Thursday night at midnight. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1902

White, Allen B. - We mentioned last Friday the fact that the father of Mr. W. T. S. White, who is so well known in our town and this part of Iowa, died very suddenly at his home in Sioux City last Wednesday morning. At that time we had none of the particulars. He had been suffering from Brights disease for two years.
It will be remembered that he was here with his wife in '97 and that she was taken down with a very severe and acute attack of gastritis from which she died. Mr. White has visited here several times and formed the acquaintance of a number of our people who have pleasant recollections of that acquaintanceship and earnestly sympathize with the family in the affliction. Mr. White was born September 14, 1834 in Summtt County, Ohio. He was educated in Baldwin University at Berea, Ohio. For some time after leaving college, engaged in teaching in Ohio and Wisconsin. In 1861 he enlisted at Ft. Snelling and served throughout the war. He came to Sioux City in 1881 where he opened a music store and was engaged in this line of business up to the time of his death. He had six children, four of whom are still living, two daughters married, who have their homes in Sioux City and Joseph A. and W. T. S., who live here in Clarinda. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church all through his active life and was not only a member, but an enthusiastic worker and was one of the founders of the church from which his remains were carried to the cemetery. He was for many years Sunday school superintendent and was an enthusiast in this department of church work. He was a man of unusually happy tempermeut and not only sought but actually gained the very best there is in life by enjoying the blessings that are constantly around us all and shut his eyes as much as possible to the dark pictures of life. In his death, Sioux City loses a prominent and valuable citizen. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 19, 1903

White, Charles H. - Rev. Charles H. White Killed - Many Clarinda people were surprised last week to learn of the sudden death in Kansas City of Charles H. White, who formerly lived in Clarinda, having come here in 1897 as pastor of the Christian church, and was the first secretary for the Clarinda Chautauqua, in 1897-98. The accident occured in the Gloyd building at Kansas City. He was going up in the elevator which was being operated by a young man named Scott, when at the ninth floor, in some unaccountable manner, Mr. Gloyd [sic] became wedged between the floor of the elevator and the entrance from the 9th floor; and as the elevator man lowered the machine to release him, he fell below the car, and on down for nine stories, killing him instantly. Mr. White has recently been city manager of the Central Life Assurance Society at Kansas City, besides filling a pulpit of one of the churches. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 21, 1914

White, David - David White died at the home of his son-in-law. Albert Pullen. one and one quarter miles southwest of New Market. Monday May 14th, at 5 o'clock
Mr. White was born in Pennsylvania Sept., 25, 1816. In 1838 he married Charlotte Sophia Anderson and come west, settling in Illinois. In 1877 he came to Buchanan township, Page county, Iowa, when he became the possessor of a large farm, and resided thereon, until March 8th, of the present year, when he went to Taylor county and remained there until his death. Mr. White's wife died Jan. 19, 1896, and he has since that time made his home among his children. He was the father of eleven children, seven of whom are yet living. He has been in poor health for a year, having no particular disease, but a general breaking down of his vital forces through old age. Funeral services were conducted by Will O. Hutchings at the Pleasant Ridge church, Buchanan township at 12 m. Tuesday, May 15, and interred at the Davis Cemetery. The pallbearers were all from New Market and were: Rev. J. W. Hanshaw, A. Cunning, E. Baker, G. P. Mann, J. Newman, G. Mathews. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 18, 1900

David White, one of the old residents of Buchanan township, died Monday morning. He had lived in this county a good many years and is said to have been about ninety years old. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 17, 1900

White, Fannie Abbott - Mrs. Fannie White, wife of S. P. White, died at her home in Tarkio township, Friday evening, May 10, 1901, at about five o'clock. She had been in poor health a few years past from kidney complaint, and this with an attack of heart trouble caused her sudden death. The day before she was in usual good health, lookiug after her usual household duties, but during Thursday night was taken seriously ill and despite all medical aid continued sinking until she fell asleep iu the arms of death. Mrs. White was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Abbott, and vas born in the southwestern part of Indiana. In 1859 she came with her parents to this county which has since been her home. She was married to Mr. White iu 1874, and the daughter was born to them, who with her husband lives at the home. Mrs. White was 54 years of age the ?th of last February. She was a kindhearted, generous and Christian woman, and her unexpected death is deeply mourned by all who knew her. The bereaved husband and motherless daughter have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. The funeral took place at 11 o'cloek a. m., Tuesday, conducted by Dr. T. C Smith, and her remains interred in Summit cemetery near Yorktown. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 16, 1901

White, Harriet

Obituary, Mrs. White.
Once more the community has been called to mourn the loss of one of its oldest and most highly respected citizens in the death of Mrs. Harriet White, who on last Thursday afternoon, peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. For three and one-half years she had been a constant sufferer, but through it all, she ever bore herself in fortitude of Christian faith and in calm and submissive resignation to the Master's will.
Mrs. Llewellen White was born near Claysville, Ohio, October 2, 1836, died at her home in College Springs, April 22, 1915, aged 78 years, 6 mo., and 20 da. She was the youngest of a family of five children, all of whom have preceded her to the other world. At an early age she gave her heart to Christ, uniting with the Presbyterian church of Claysville, Ohio.
On April 7, 1856, she was united in marriage to Mr. Samuel White of New Concord, Ohio. This union was blessed by nine children, two sons and seven daughters. Her husband and three children preceded her to the other world. Those left to mourn their mother's death are Mrs. John McCullough, Mrs. Joseph McKinley, Mrs. Mortimer Culver, Charley, Maude and Blanche. Besides the children, there are thirteen grand-children and two great grand-children by whom she was greatly beloved.

After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. White lived in Guernsey county, Ohio, for fifteen years.   In 1871, they moved with their family to Page county, Iowa, locating on a farm near Shambaugh.   They left their farm in 1903, and moved to their home in north College Springs.   Since Mr. White's death in 1910, his wife and three youngest children have continued to occupy this home.   Mrs. White has been a member of the United Presbyterian church of this place during the forty-four years that she has been a resident of Page county.   She was a woman of many rare and noble traits of Christian character.    She had a deep love for her Savior and for all those who were in fellowship with Him.   In disposition, she was quiet and unassuming.    Her greatest delight was her home, her family life, here she loved to serve, and her family rise up to call her name and memory blessed.   To them the memory of her life is indeed a benediction. "How sweet the hour of closing day
When all is peaceful and serene, And when the sun with closing ray
Sheds mellow luster o'er the scene." Such is the Christian's dying hour.
So peacefully she sank to rest; When faith endured with heavenly power,
Sustained and cheered her languid breast.
Who would not wish to die like these, Whom God's own spirit designs to bless;
To sink into that soft repose, Then wake to perfect blessedness. The funeral services were held at the family home on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and conducted by the Reverend N. J. Calhoun of Coulterville, Ill. The body was laid at rest in Maple Hill cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 29, 1915

White, Lewis E. - Obituary.
Lewis E. White died Sept 20, 1899, at his residence near Braddyville, la.
The deceased was born Sept. 7th, 1844, at Ashtabula, Ohio. With his parents he moved from Ohio to northern Illinois in 1852 and thence to Marion, Iowa, in 1854. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the Union army and served for three years in the war of the rebellion. At the close of the war he returned to his old home and in the year 1870 was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Snyder. The newly married couple made their home in Page county, Iowa, one mile west of where Coin now is. After living for six years in this place they removed to Atchison county, Mo., and made this their place of residence until 1891. At this time they removed to the home at present occupied by the family and where Mr. White died so recently.
Often death comes in a way so different from that which the friends would wish or anyone expect. A few days before the day of his death Mr. White walked out to the pasture in the afternoon and did not return immediately. Later in the evening the friends became alarmed because of his continued absence and search was made. He had suffered from a stroke of apoplexy and was found lying helpless not far away from the house. The best medical skill was secured and he was tenderly cared for during the succeeding days but he never regained consciousness. Death came early Wednesday morning, Sept 20th. Mr. White was the eldest of five children, two of whom survive him—Oliver White of Severy, Kas., and Caroline White of Marion, Ia. Both of these were present for the funeral service. Mr. White leaves in the bereaved home a wife and three children, Walter, Leola and Homer, one daughter having gone before.
The funeral services were held in the home Friday, morning, Sept. 22d, by Rev. S. E. Martin of College Springs, and the body was interred iu   Rose Hill Cemetery, of Shenandoah.
Mr. White was an industrious and successful farmer aud stockman. He had a large circle of friends, and they give unanimous testimony to the genuine worth and unselfish character of the departed.   S. E. M, PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 21, 1899

A sad death was that of Mr L. E. White at his late home down near Braddyville, early yesterday morning, Sept. 20, 1899. Last Sunday he was apparently in the full strength and vigor of healthy manhood, and at near sundown he went out into the pasture to salt his stock. Not returning, the family made search and with the assistance of neighbors he was found in the field about midnight in an unconscious condition. He was taken home and medical aid called, but he never revived. A stroke of apoplexy is said to have caused his death. He was 54 years old. Several years ago he purchased the old N. B. Moore farm of 740 acres and was a large stock raiser, he was an honorable and upright man and highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral will be held.at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning at the home, and his remains taken to Shenandoah for interment, where he has a child buried, having lived near there for several years. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 21, 1899

Lloyd White, formerly of Page county, and well known in and near Clarinda, died at a hospital in Maryville, Mo., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1918, the result of having taken strychnine with evident suicidal intent. He had become despondent over trouble in his family, it is reported. He was born in Taylor county, Iowa, in 1887. He is survived by his wife and one child, and also by his mother, Mrs. Martha White, six brothers and three sisters. The brothers and sisters are T. J. White, Taylor county; Otis White, in New Mexico; William White, in Nebraska; Allen White, Denver, Colo.; Frank White and John White, in Page county; Mrs. L. Davison, East River township; Mrs. A. L. Burley, Valley township, and Mrs. Bessie Hult, East River township. The funeral takes place today at the Christian church, Siam; burial in the Siam cemetery. He was in the employ of Edward Davison in East River township for several years. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 28, 1918

Lloyd White Dead.
A telephone message Tuesday to Mrs. Lawrence Davidson, living southeast of Clarinda, told of the death in Maryville of her brother Lloyd White. Particulars were unknown at time the phone message. Mr. White had made his plans to move to Maryville as a residence. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 28, 1918

College Springs
Sept. 11—-[Delayed]—The many friends of Mrs. White were grieved to learn of her death on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Her health had been failing for several years, and a number of times in the past year or two she has been seriously ill from heart trouble and other ailments. Lydia Margaret Miller-White was born Aug. 6, 1838, near Bloomfleld, O., and died at her home near College Springs, Sept. 4, 1917, aged 79 years and 29 days. Her girlhood days were spent near Bloomfleld, where on Sept. 22, 1859, she was united in marriage to Thomas White. The first ten years of their married life were spent in Guernsey county, O. In 1869 they moved to Iowa, settling on a farm near Shambaugh. After eighteen years of happy wedded life, her husband was called home, and she was left alone to rear her family of six children. To this task she consecrated her life with faithful constancy and devotion. Into her home were born nine children, five of whom survive to mourn the loss of her departure: Mrs. Jennie Milford, Francisville, La.; Mrs. Arminta Miller, New Market, la.; Newton White, living on a farm near the home place; Edson and Mae at home. Pour children preceded her in death, two in infancy and Mrs. Elizabeth A. McCullough, in 1885; Frank Miller White in 1908. She is also survived by three brothers, fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. White was an earnest, devoted Christian. She united with the United Presbyterian church in early childhood.   In 1869 she transferred her membership to the United Presbyterian church of College Springs, of which church she remained a faithful honored member for nearly half a century. The last time she was away from home she was at church on communion Sabbath. The funeral services  were held at the United Presbyterian church, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by her pastor. Rev. N. J., Calhoun, assisted by the Rev. Johnston of the Covenanter church of Clarinda. Interment was made in.Maple Hill cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 20, 1917

White, Margaret J. - Mrs. Margaret J. White, wife of George White of East River township, died Monday, Feb. 28, 1921, of paralysis, following smallpox. Mrs. White was 56 years 8 months and 22 days of age. The funeral was held Wednesday morning in the yard of the White home, conducted by Rev Mr. Penn of New Market. Burial was at Memory cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 3, 1921

White, Mary - Word has been   received from Los Angeles, by Mrs. Emma White, of the death of Mrs. Mary White, mother of her deceased husband.     She passed away last Thursday and the body will be brought  to   Farragut,   Iowa for burial.   Just when the funeral cortege will arrive is not  known,   but it is
thought Wednesday or Thursday. Mrs. Emma White and her daughter will go over to Farragut for the services. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 18, 1916

White, Port, Mrs - The funeral of Mrs. Port White, of Lincoln township, was held this afternoon, interment being in Summit cemetery. Mrs. White died last Friday night, of neuralgia of the heart. She was a sister to Supervisor Jas. Abbott. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 14, 1901

White, Silas

SILAS WHITE KILLED
Old Page County Resident Run Down by "Q" Train at Red Oak
Silas White, for forty years a resident of Douglas township, and one of the most eccentric and widely known characters in the county, was killed by the "Q" flyer Friday while standing on the track watching the men at work on the new grade near Red Oak. He was somewhat deaf and it is supposed did not hear the approaching train. One of the workmen seeing his danger called to him and he turned, looked at the train, but instead of making any effort to get off the track seemed to become dazed and stood staring vacantly at the fast approaching train until he was struck and hurled into eternity. He was instantly killed. His body was thrown clear over the telegraph wires and lighted upon a pile of rock nearly seventy feet away from where he stook. He was about seventy years of age, and leaves a wife (divorced), a son—Carey—who lives on the home place in Douglas township, a daughter—Mrs. James Patterson—living in Nodaway county, Mo., and a sister—Mrs. D. G. Miller —living in Shenandoah.
Mr. White was a very eccentric character and one of the most persistent litigants in the county. He was nearly always in a law suit. His most celebrated law suit was the one by which he obtained forty acres of land claimed by the rail road company under its land grant. The case was in litigation for a long time, and was settled in the supreme court about fifteen years ago. White claimed the land under original entry from the government. One of the points made by the rail road company was that they had paid taxes on the land for years. To this White replied that he had not asked them to do so. He had gone to the treasurer's office year after year to pay the taxes and found them paid. He thanked the company for its kindness to him, but assured them that he had no intention of giving them the land on account of it. The company won in the district court, and White against the advice of his lawyer insisted on carying the case up, and in the supreme court the victory was his.
His eccentricity in time became so pronounced and of such a nature that it was deemed advisable to have him restrained, and he was taken to the state hospital, where he was kept for a short time, leaving the state on his release and going to Pennsylvania where he lived for about eighteen months, returning to Iowa this summer only a short time before he was killed. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 3, 1901

White, Thomas - Mrs. L. J. Donahue received a telegram about noon today announcing the death of her brother, Mr Thomas White, of McKeis Rocks, Pa. Mrs. Donahue and her daughter will leave this evening to attend the funeral which will be held Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Donahue had hot heard that her brother had been sick and this news comes as a sad shock to her. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 10, 1905

White, Vinnie Welch                                       
The news reached here, Monday, that Mrs. John White, better known here as Miss Vinnie Welch, died at her home near Washington, Iowa, that day. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs J. C. Welch, were with her at the time. The funeral was held there on yesterday but the friends here decided to withhold the obituary until Mr. and Mrs. Welch return home from the funeral, which is expected to be this evening. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 28, 1910

White, Zelma A. Cunning
Mrs. Zelma A. White.
Mrs. Zelma A. White died at her home in East River township, Wed­nesday, Oct. 25, 1916, aged 24 years 3 months and 28 days. Death was caused by typhoid fever. Funeral services were conducted from the home in East River township, Friday afternoon, Oct. 27, 1916, at 2:30 o'clock by the Rev. R. C. Snodgrass, pastor of the Clarinda Christian church. Interment was in Old Memory cemetery.   The deceased is survived by her husband, Alex White, by a two year old son and by lier parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cunning of New Market, formerly of East River township. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 9, 1916

Death Mrs. Zelma White.
Mrs. Zelma White, wife of Alex White, three miles east of Clarinda, died Wednesday, Oct. 25th, of typhoid fever. Mrs. White was about 24 years old, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cunning. Her death is mourned by her parents, husband, a child, two sister and other relatives and friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, iowa, Nov 2, 1916

MRS. ZELMA WHITE
Mrs. Zelma White wife of Alex White, died at her home two and one half miles southeast of this city, Oct. 25, 1916 of typhoid fever, from which she had been ill for about two weeks.
Mrs. White was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cunning, now of New Market and was born on the old Cunning farm in East River township, June 28, 1892, being 24 years, 3 months and 28 days old at the time of her death.
Mrs. White was raised in East River township, being the fifth child of a family of seven children. One brother, Irving, and three of her sisters, Stella, Lesta and Gertie are married and have homes of their own. Mrs. White's two youngest sisters are living with their parents in New Market.
Besides her parents and brother and sisters; Mrs. White leaves a young husband and little boy three years old to mourn her death.
The circumstance is a particularly sad one, Mrs. White having been ill such a short time. The funeral took place from the home Friday, Oct. 27, the services being conducted by Rev. Snodgrass, pastor of the Christian church of this city. Burial was in Memory cemetery near New Market. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 2, 1916

Whitehill, Donald - R. Donald Whitehill, 71, of rural Clarinda died Saturday evening [Jan 11] at Municipal Hospital where he had been admitted Saturday morning.

The Whitehills were preparing to observe their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. Don was on his tractor, clearing his drive, when chest pains caused alarm. He was taken to the hopsital in the Clarinda rescue unit.

Funeral services for Mr Whitehill will be at 2 pm, Tuesday at Reformed Presbyterian Church with the Rev David Patterson officiating. Mrs Helen Falk and Mrs Betty Black will be singers. Casket bearers will be Tom Whitehill, Doug Conner, John D. Greenwood, Myron Ives, Steve Falk and Lou Wilkey. Honorary bearers will be Leslie McCalla, John Bayles, Raymond Moore, Guy Black, Angus McIntosh, Harold Martin and Lain Davison. Flower bearers will be Twila Moore, Eleanor Blair and Margaret McCalla. Dorothy Dunn and Sylva McCalla will be at the registers. Ushers will be Duane Minor and Steve Miller.

Burial will be in the church cemetery with Walker Funeral Home in Charge of arrangements.

He was born April 23, 1903, in Page County, the son of Thomas Jefferson and Rose Jane Humphrey Whitehill. He was married to Ida Stevenson on January 14, 1925. They had planned to celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday, the day Mr Whitehill was taken ill. His services will be on the anniversary date.

Mr Whitehill is survived by his wife Ida of the home and two children: Thomas Edwin Whitehill of O'Neill, Neb, and Mrs John (Janet) Greenwood of Clarinda. There are six grandchildren. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 1975

Whitehill, James Arthur -

BIG MILITARY FUNERAL
James Arthur Whitehill was born July 1, 1895, three miles southeast of Clarinda. Some years later he moved with his parents four miles northeast of Clarinda, where he resided until he enlisted and was called into the service of his country in March 1918. He was sent to Kelly-Field, Tex., first and then later transferred to Ebert's Field, Lonoke, Ark., where he was stricken with that dread disease, Spanish Influenza, which developed into pneumonia from which he died Oct. 3, 1918.
At the age of sixteen he united with the Clarinda Reformed Presbyterian church. He was a consistant member and an active worker in the Y. P. C. U. and a regular attendant in the Sabbath school. Living on the farm, he took an active part in the Farm Camp and was a favorite leader with the boys there. He was also active in the Farmers' Institute which is held in Clarinda every fall, having taken prizes on different farm products.
To mourn his departure, he leaves his father and mother and a brother, Donald, and a host of friends.
In the absence of his pastor, Rev. S. J. Johnson, the funeral service was conducted by Rev. Charles Carson of Oakdale, Ill., assisted by Dr. Williamson of Clarinda in the R. P. church. He was followed to his last resting place by a very large concourse of friends and was buried with mtiiftary honors in the R. P. cemetery to await the resurrection mom.
The funeral procession was met at met at the square in Clarinda on the way from the home to the Covenanter church by the Military board, the Clarinda Military Band, the firing squad, composed of O. W. Keener, Chas. Fulton, E. L. Hidy, D. Bridgeman, Homer Williams, Raphael Finley, G. A. Boyer, Frank Pennington and Chas. Frye and the members of the G. A. R. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 10, 1918

James Arthur Whitehill.
Another Page county soldier has given his life for his country—this time James Arthur Whitehill, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Whitehill of Nebraska township, who died of Spanish Influenza at Elberts Field, Ark. The remains arrived in Clarinda last Saturday evening. They were taken to Pruitt's undertaking parlors for the night and the next morning to the home of the parents. The funeral was held Monday afternoon. First there was prayer at the home by Rev. Charles Carson of Oakdale, Ill., after which the funeral train of automobiles wended its way to Clarinda where it was joined by many cars and proceeded to the Reformed Presbyterian church in Harlan township, where further service was held. The Clarinda Military band accompanied the procession from this city. The minister, Mr. Carson, preached a sermon from the text, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." His treatment of the subject was beautiful and appropriate. Following the sermon Dr. Williamson of Clarinda made a few remarks in which he said that the dead soldier boy was entitled to just as much honor as if he had gone to France and fought with the soldiers there. The family, said Dr. Williamson, might have preferred a quiet funeral but he belonged to all of us now. There were many flowers and some beautiful floral pieces. A military salute of three volleys was fired over the grave by the following firing squad under command of Corporal G. W Fry: Homer Williams, R. E. Hidy, O. W. Keener, Darryl Bridgeman, G. A. Boyer, F. B. Pennington, F. R. Finley and C. M. Fulton. Interment was in the cemetery by the church where the service was held. The following has been contributed to The Journal for publication;
"James Arthur Whitehill was born July 1, 1895, three miles southeast of Clarinda. Some years later he moved with his parents four miles northeast of Clarinda, where he resided till he enlisted and was called into the service of his country in March, 1918. He was sent to Kelly Field, Tex., first, and was later transferred to Elberts Field, Lonoke, Ark., where he was stricken with that dread disease, Spanish influenza, which developed into pneumonia, from which he died Oct. 3, 1918. At the age of 16 years he united with the Clarinda Reformed Presbyterian church.   H was a consistent member and active worker in the Y. P. C. N. and a regular attendant in the Sabbath school.   Living on the farm he took an active part in the farm camp and was a favorite leader with the boys church. He was a consistent member Farmers' Institute which is held in Clarinda every fall,   having taken prizes on different farm products. To mourn his departure   he   leaves a father, mother, and brother, Donald, and a host of friends.  In the absence of his pastor, Rev. S. J. Johnson, the funeral services were   conducted by Rev. Charles Carson of Oakdale, Ill assisted by Dr. W. C. Williamson of Clarinda, in the Reformed Presbyterian church.   He was followed to his last resting place by a very large concourse of friends and was buried with military honors in the Reformed Presbyterian cemetery to await the resurrection morn." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 11, 1918

ROLL OF THE SILENT.
GIVEN MILITARY FUNERAL
Arthur Whitehill Honored by Many Friends and Neighbors Who Accompany Remains to Last Resting Place.
James Arthur Whitehill was born July 1st 1895 on a farm three miles southeast of Clarinda. Later, he with his parents moved to a farm four miles northeast of Clarinda where he resided until he enlisted and was called into the service of his country in March 1918. He was first sent to Kelly Field, Tex. and later transferred to Elberts Field, Lonoke, Ark. where he was stricken with that dread disease, the Spanish influenza, which developed into pneumonia from which he died Oct. 3rd, 1918. At the age of 16 years, he united with the Clarinda Reformed Presbyterian Church. He was a consistent member and active worker in the Y. P. C.: U. and a regular attendant in the Sabbath school. Living on the farm gave him an opportunity to take an active part in the farm camp and he was a favorite leader with the boys. He also took an active part in the Farmers Institute held at Clarinda each fall having received prizes on different farm products.
He leaves to mourn his departure, a father, mother, and brother Donald, and a host of friends. In the absence of his pastor, Rev. S. J. Johnston, the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Charles Carson of Oakdale, Ill. assisted by Dr. Wiliamson of Clarinda. The services were held in the R. P. church. He was followed to his resting place by a very large concourse of friends and was buried with military honors in the R. P. cemetery to await the resurrection morn.
Services at the church and the grave were the more impressive from having a military character, suited to the fact of one of our soldier boys being laid away. The funeral cortege as it came from the home was met at the public square in Clarinda by Warren Post G. A. R. who acted as military escort. Coming out from the church, the G. A. R's. again formed in double file, permitting the pallbearers and the casket to pass through. At the grave a military salute was fired by a squad of ex-soldiers dressed in the brown uniform, Chas. Frey, Chas. Bolton, Raphael Finley, Daryl Bridgman, G. A. Boyer, Frank Penington, Homer Williams, O. W. Keener and Ernest L. Hidy. Following the salute, taps were sounded by bugler Guy Orth.
The casket was draped in the flag of the company to which the deceased soldier belonged, which they permitted to accompany the remains to Clarinda, the flag being returned to Ebbert's Field afterward. The company also sent to the boy's parents a medal showing their sympathy in the loss of the boy. The colors of the casket were red, white, and blue, with designs on the handles appropriate to the memory of the soldier who was being laid away.  The Clarinda military Band in uniform attended in a body, playing "Nearer My God to Thee," as the casket was being borne into the church upon arrival there, and the band softly played a funeral dirge after the services, as the remains were being borne from the church to the grave. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 10, 1918

Whitehill, James Holmes -
For over forty four years a resident of Page County, J. H. Whitehill passed away April 25th, at his home in Clarinda, at the age of 68 years, 7 months and 23 days. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. W. E. Gordon of Hepburn United Presbyterian Church, assisted by the Methodist pastor, Rev. J. M. Williams, interment being in Clarinda cemetery, beside the grave of his wife who preceded him eleven months ago. The pallbearers were Henry Strickland Robert Gorman, Leslie Walker, Albert Shields, Frank Brokaw and John Brummett. Many friends were present, to pay a last tribute to one who for so many years has been an influential part of this community.
Born Sept. 2nd, 1852, in Georgetown, Ohio, he was one of eight children of John R. and Margaret Whitehill, all of the children still living except the oldest sister. When a boy of five years the family moved to Mercer, Ill., where he grew to manhood, and was married to a Mercer Co. girl, Mary Eldora Carnagey, on Oct. 1st, 1874. Two years later the couple moved to Page County, Iowa, and have lived here
most of the intervening time. Mr. Whithill first engaged in farming, then moved to Clarinda and for nearly two years was engineer of the light company here. He then engaged in the restaurant business, being known as the oldest restaurant man in town, having run a restaurant on the east side of the square for ten years, and two years on the north side, besides operating the Burlington Hotel for about two years. Recently he has been assisting in the Brummett Cafe, run by his daughter and her husband.
Three children survive, Mrs. William Weller living southeast of Villisca, Mrs. W. A. Wharton of Aledo, Ill, and Mrs. H. W. Brummett of Clarinda, one daughter, Mrs. B. W. Dickson being deceased. The names of his living brothers and sisters are T. L. Whitehill of Ogden, Utah, Mrs. Ann Beard of Topeka, Kans., Mrs. Clara Sims of Clarinda, and John Irvin Whitehill and Miss Amanda Whitehill living near Villisca. On Easter Sunday he made confession of faith in the United Presbyterian Church, in which faith he was happy during is last serious illness, lasting six weeks, during which time his, daughters and sister were ever at his bedside to minister to his wants. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 28, 1921

James Holmes Whitehill died at his home in Clarinda, Monday, April 25, 1921.   Mr. Whitehill had been in declining health for several years and had been confined to his bed for ten weeks.   The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church   in this city yesterday afternoon at 3:30 conducted by Rev. W. E. Gordon, pastor of the United Presbyterian church at Hepburn, and by Rev. J. M. Williams, pastor   of  the   Methodist Episcopal church here.   Burial was   in Birchwood cemetery beside the grave of his wife, who was laid to rest there last May.   The following is the obituary of Mr. Whitehill:
James Holmes Whitehill was born near Georgetown, Brown county, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1852.   He was the son of John R. and Margaret Whitehill and was next to the oldest in a family of eight children. When he was about five years of age his parents moved to Mercer county, Ill., where, Oct. 1, 1874, Mr. Whitehill married Mary Eldora Carnagey.   To them four children were born:   Mrs. Nora Weller of Villisca, Mrs. B. W. Dickson, deceased; Mrs. Ada Wharton of Aledo, Ill., and Mrs. Edna Brummitt of this city.   In 1876 Mr. and Mrs. Whitehill came to Clarinda and have made their home here or near until the time of Mrs. Whitehills death last year, after which Mr. Whitehill and his daughter, Mrs. Edna Brummitt, continued to live   in the family home.   Mr. Whitehill has been in the restaurant business in Clarinda at various times.   For over ten years he had a restaurant on the east side of the square, and for two years, more recently, he was proprietor of the Burlington   hotel,   near the station. He was a good man in business and had the respect of those who knew him. Easter Sunday of this year he made a confession of faith and became a United   Presbyterian.    Through   his weeks of suffering he was patient. Besides his children he is survived by the following brothers and sisters, all but the first two named being in attendance at his funeral: T. L. Whitehill, Ogden, Utah; Mrs. Anna Beard, Topeka, Kans.;   Mrs.   Clara Simms, Clarinda; John Whitehill, Irvin Whitehill and Amanda Whitehill, Villisca. One sister is deceased.   Seven grandchildren also survive.   Other relatives in attendance at the funeral were W. A. Weller and children of Villisca, and W. A. Wharton of Aledo, Ill. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 28, 1921

Gone to Her Rest.

Last Monday morning at an early hour, Mrs. Margaret J. Whitehill passed from this life to that fuller life which awaits her upon the shores of that Eternal City, the city not made by hands. She had scarcely an hour's notice after taken ill, before the death angel came and spirited her soul away to the one who gave it. Mrs. Whitehill was born on the 8th day of May, 1826, and died on the 8th day of May, 1905, her anniversary, at the age of 79 years. She was the mother of eight children, seven of whom are left to mourn the loss of a devoted Christian mother. They are, J. H. and Mrs. Clara Sims, of Clarinda; J. C. of Villisca; T.L., of Nebraska City, Neb; Mrs. Anna Beard, of Overbrook, Kans; and Amanda and Irvin, who are living on the old home near Villisca. Mrs. Whitehill was a member of the U. P. church, a noble and faithful Christian, a loving mother and a kind neighbor. She had been subject to heart trouble for several years, and on the evening before her death. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the residence southwest of Villsca, Rev. J. W. S. Lowry, conducting the ceremony, assisted by J. K. Driver. Her remains were laid to rest in the North Page Cemetery.   She has simply gone home. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 12, 1905

J. H. Whitehill received the sad news early Monday morning of the sudden death of his aged mother, Mrs. J R Whitehill, west of Hepburn, and left at once for the home. Mrs. Whitehill had been in poor health some time from occasional attacks of organic heart trouble by which she was siezed a few moments before her death. She was 79 years of age, and strangely passed away within the same hour of the day that she was born. Mrs. Whitehill was the mother of eight children, seven of whom survive her. Mr. Whitehill died several years ago. The family located up there in 1876, where the old home had since been maintained. She was a kind mother and devoted wife and a consistent member of the U. P. church. The funeral took place from her late home yesterday at 2 p. m. conducted by Rev. Lowry of Prescott, and was buried in the cemetery near North Page church in the presence of a large number of sorrowing friends.
PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 11, 1905

Whitehill, Mary Eldora Carnagey - Mrs. J. H. Whitehill of this city died at her home Wednesday afternoon, May 26, 1920, at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Whitehill had been in ill health for some time. At this writing funeral arrangements have not been made. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 27, 1920

The death of Mrs. J. H. Whitehill occurred at the Whitehill home in this city Wednesday May 26, having been caued by cancer of the stomach. She was 62 years of age. Funeral arrangement have not yet been made. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 27, 1920

Mrs. Mary E. Whitehill, wife of J. H. Whitehill, passed away at 3:30 P. M., Wednesday, May 26th. in her home 402 E. Washington St., in Clarinda, following an illness of several months from the effects of cancer. Funeral arrangements had not been made at time of printing this, the time for the funeral being determined by word from relatives. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 27, 1920

Mrs. J. H. Whitehill passed away on Wednesday, May 26th, at 3:30 P. M. after having been confined to her home for several months from the effects of cancer. Her husband and three daughters were present during her final hours, to render all assistance possible. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, May 29th, from the Christian Church, conducted by the pastor Rev, R. C. Snodgrass, the burial being in Birchwood Cemetery.
Mary Eldora Carnagey was born in Mercer County, Ill., April 11th, 1858, and grew to womanhood in that county.   She was the daughter of John J. and Mary E. Carnagey. She was married to J. H. Whitehill, in October. 1874, the couple moving to Page County, Iowa, in 1876 and have ever since made this their home.
Three children survive, all of them daughters, Mrs. William Weller of near Villisca, Mrs. Ada Wharton of Aledo, Ill., and Mrs. Edna Martindale of Lincoln, Nebr., besides one daughter deceased, Mrs. B. W. Dickson.
Three brothers and sisters are also living, James Carnagey of Belton, Mo., J. W. Carnagey of Oakville, la., Garrett Carnagey of Inavaie, Ill., Mrs. J. V. Vance of New Boston, Ill., Mrs. R. T. Marshall of Alma, Nebr., and Mrs. Emma Heath of Bakersfleld, Calif. A number of other relatives and a host of friends also remain to mourn the loss of a loved one. The sisters and one brother from Oakdale were present at the funeral, the other brothers having been here for a short visit not long before and her stepmother Mrs. Eliza Carnagey from Ottumwa was also present. The sentiments of the sons and daughters is shown in the following poem, which we are asked to print as part of the obituary:
Dearest Mother, thou hast left us,
And our loss we deeply feel. But 'tis God who hast bereft us;
He can all our sorrows heal. Thou in life was kind and loving,
All our childish cares to soothe, Now in Heaven thy gentle spirit
Sweetly with the angels move.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly gave us their sympahty, and to those who furnished the music, at the funeral of our beloved wife and mother.
J. H. Whitehill
Mrs. William Weller
Mrs. Ada Wharton
Mrs. Edna Martindale CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 3, 1920

Mrs. J. H. Whitehill passed away at her home in this city Wednesday, May 26., 1920, after an illness of several months from cancer. Mrs. Whitehill's maiden name was Mary Eldora Carnagey. She was born in Mercer county, Ill., April 11, 1858. On Oct. 1, 1874, she was married to J. H. Whitehill, also of Mercer county. In 1876 they came to Page county and have lived in Clarinda or vicinity ever since. Four children were born to the union as follows: Mrs. Nora Weller, of near Villisca; Mrs. B. W. Dickson (deceased) ; Mrs. Ada Wharton of Aledo, Ill., and Mrs. Edna Martindale of Lincoln, Nebr. Three brothers and three sisters also survive to mourn their loss; also seven grandchildren besides other relatives and many friends. Mrs. Whitehill was very patient during intense suffering, and expressed readiness and willingness to go, and said she was waiting for the summons. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Christian church, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. The music was given by Mrs. H. C. Hawley, Miss Carrie Loranz and Mr. Snodgrass. Interment was in Birchwood cemetery. There were in attendance at the funeral Mrs. Whitehill's daughters who have been caring for her for several months; one brother, J. W. Carnagey of Oakville, Iowa; her stepmother, Mrs. Eliza Carnagey of Ottumwa, son-in-law W. A. Wharton, of Aledo, Ill.   All of her brothers and sisters visited her during her illness, but only the one   was able to be present at the funeral. "'Dearest mother thou hast left us,
And our loss we deeply feel, But 'tis God who has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. Thou in life was kind and loving,
All our childish cares to soothe, s'ow in heaven thy gentle spirit, sweetly with the angels move." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 3, 1920

Whitehill, Thomas R.
The funeral of Thomas R. Whitehill was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the home in Harlan township. The services were conducted by Rev. M. S. McMillan, pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church. Interment was in the cemetery at the Reformed Presbyterian church. The following obituary has been handed The Journal for publication:
"Thomas R. Whitehill was born in Groton, Vt., Oct. 27, 1834, and died at his home southeast of Clarinda, Iowa, Dec. 5, 1921.
Mr. Whitehill came with his parents to Page county, in June of 1854, enlisted in the 5th Iowa cavalry Sept. 7, 1861, as fourth sergeant; was mustered Sept. 19, and promoted to second sergeant Jan. 1, 1862, being honorably discharged Oct. 11, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn.
Since early manhood he has been a member of the United Presbyterian church of College Springs, and though in recent' years he was not able to attend public services he always spent the Sabbath in private exercises of God's worship, and worship at the family altar was conducted both morning and evening.
On May 8, 1867, he was married to Miss Phoebe Newland. To this union were born two children, William and Elizabeth, his wife and daughter preceding him in death.
He was again married to Miss Sarah McCrory Sept. l, 1870. To them were born four children—Mary, Thomas, Jessie and John.
There are left to mourn his loss the aged wife and four children—William, Thomas, and John of Clarinda, and Mrs. E. O. Jones of Lingle, Wyo., Elizabeth and Mary dying in infancy. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 8, 1921

Thomas R. Whitehill was born in Groton, Vermont Oct. 27, 1834 and died at his home Southeast of Clarinda, Iowa Dec. 5, 1921.
Mr. Whitehill came with his parents to Page County in June of 1854. Enlisted in the 5th Iowa Cavalry Sept. 7, 1864 as fourth Sergeant, was mustered Sept. 19 and promoted to second Sergeant Jan. 1, 1862 being honorably discharged Oct. 11, 1864 at Nashville, Tenn. Since early manhood he has been a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Collage Springs, and though in recent years he was not able to attend public services he always spent the Sabbath in private exercises of Gods worship and worship at the family alter was conducted both morning and evening.
On. May 8, 1867 he was married to Miss Phoebe Newland, to this union were born two children, Win. and Elizabeth, his wife and daughter proceeding him in death.
He was again married to Miss Sarah McCroy Sept. 1, 1870 to them were born four children, Mary Thomas, Jessie and John.
There is left to mourn his loss the aged wife and four children William, Thomas and John of Clarinda and Mrs. E. O. Jones of Lingle, Wyo. Elizabeth and Mary dying in infancy. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 8, 1921

Whitehill, Thomas' WIFE - J. H. Whitehill received a telegram from his brother, Thos. Whitehill at Nebraska City, that his wife had died suddenly, and J. H. took the evening train for that place. Mrs. Whitehill was formerly a resident of this city and the daughter of Z. Hick. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 30, 1903

Whitmore, A.H., Mrs
Mrs. A. H. Whitmore of near Coin died in Clarinda Tuesday night. She had undergone a surgical operation about one week previous. She was 50 years of age last September. Her remains were taken to Coin yesterday afternoon, for the funeral, which takes place this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The deceased was Sheriff G. H. Whitmore's brother's wife. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 9, 1916

Augusta Ann Whitmore.
The mother of our county Sheriff passed away last Friday, March 16th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ella Ruby, in Farragut, at the advanced age of nearly eighty-two years. The remains were taken to Coin, her former home, and there laid to rest.
Augusta Ann Rice was born in Indiana, on April 30th, 1835. The family moved to Illinois, then in the spring of 1870 came west to Nebraska, and in the fall of the same year to Page county, la. settling near Coin, in Page county, which has since been their home. Mrs Whitmore had three slight strokes of paralysis along in the winter, from which she appeared to be recovering; but a recent cold which settled on her proved more than she could cope with, and she gradually sank to rest.
Eight stalwart sons and daughters remain to cherish their mother's memory, James, F. E. and A. H. being three sons residing near Coin, George E. our sheriff in Clarinda, a son J. L. in Clearfield, another son M. A. in Stuart, la, and two daughters, Mrs. Ella Ruby of Farragut and Mrs. Minnie Bartley of Omaha. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 22, 1917

Coin.
March 20.—-The funeral of Grandma Whitmore, who died on Friday'at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Rubey, in Farragut, was held here on Monday at 2 p.m., at the Methodist Episcopal church, the pastor from Farragut and Rev. Mr. Rink of this place conducting the services. A large concourse of the relatives and friends were present at the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Max Bartley from Omaha, M. C. Whitmore and family from Stewart, la., June Whitmore of Clearfield, George and Glenn families from Clarinda, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rubey from Farragut were those from away who were here. The remains were laid to rest at Snow Hill cemetery where her husband was buried many years ago. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 22, 1917

ROLL OF THE SILENT
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.
Clyde Whitmore Killed by Falling on - Pitchfork Handle.  

A distressing accident occurred Monday, at the Clyde W. Whitmore home, between Coin .and Northboro, resulting in the death of Mr. Whitmore, one of our prominent Page county farmers and the head of a family, being the nephew of Sheriff Geo. H. Whitmore. Mr. Clyde W. Whitmore had climbed into the haymow of the barn to secure a picket from which to make something for his little girl, when in some way he lost his balance and fell back, alighting on the handle of a pitchfork standing nearby. The handle of the pitchfork penetrated his bowels for about twelve inches. Specialists were called from Omaha, and everything was done that was possible, but the wound was too serious for medical aid, and he passed away early Tuesday morning. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Methodist pastor Rev. W. R. Manning, assisted by Rev. Caughey the United Presbyterian pastor. The Northboro choir furnished the music. Burial was in Elmwood cemetery near Coin.
Clyde Whitmore was about thirty- five years of age, being the son of J. F. Whitmore. He leaves a wife
and two children, who for the present will live on the home place, until other arrangements can be made. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 2, 1918,

The funeral of Clyde Whitmore, who met with so tragic a death on Tuesday, was held at the M.E. church here on Wednesday afternoon, Rev Manning of Northboro preaching the funeral sermon and the Northboro choir furnishing the music. Mr Whitmore and his wife both being members of the M.E. church at that place. Revs Rink and Caughey assisted in the services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 9, 1918

Whitmore, Delia Waters

Obituary—Mrs. Delia W. Whitmore.
Mrs. A. H. Whitmore died at the Powers hospital last Tuesday, March 8th, at 11:40 p. m., at the age of 49 years and 6 months. She was born in Henry county, Ill., in October, 1866. She came to this county in 1869 with her parents who located on a farm five miles north of Coin, where she lived till she was married to Mr. A. H. Whitmore in the fall of the year 1881. Four children were born to this union, two boys, both deceased and two girls, Mrs. Lena Irwin, of Kansas City, and Miss Maud, who lives at home with her parents. Besides the children, she leaves a loving husband, two brothers and two sisters, Mr. Fred Waters, Cecil Waters, Mrs. Maude Martin and Mrs. Lillian Black. The funeral will be held at the home one mile north of Coin, Thursday, March 9th, at 1:30 p. m., conducted by the pastor of the United Presbyterian church of that place. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 9, 1916

OBITUARY

Junia Ella James was born in Kewanee. Henry county, Ill., Feb. 14, 1863, and departed from this life Jan. 10, 1919 at her home in Clarinda, la.
While still an infant, the deceased was taken to Ohio and for the better part of the next four years lived in Elyria. Having been bereft of her father during that time, she was bro't at the age of four to McDonough county, III., and resided there until sixteen years of age. The family then moved to Page county, Iowa, which continued to be her place of residence until her death.
On October 5th, 1882 she was married to George H. Whitmore and to this union five children, four daughters and one son, were born. They are Mrs. Iva Mosholder of Sioux City. Ia., Mrs. Frank Goodman, Mrs. Cliff Lovitt and Glen Whitmore of Coin and Eloise of Clarinda. All were present to give comfort and tender ministrations to their mother during her last illness. She is also survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Frank Worley of Coin, one brother, Chas. II. Worley of St. Louis, Mo., and Miss Fannie Worley of Coin.
At the age of 17 she united with the Baptist church at Snow Hill and took a lively interest and an active part in every department of the church work. The better things of life always appealed strongly to her and her aims and aspirations were of the highest. She was an ardent admirer of the best in music, art, and literature, but most of her time was devoted to her home and family, as her physical strength was too limited to admit of outside activities. No sacrifice was too great if given for the welfare of her family. Having suffered from paralysis in her early life, she was never again in rugged health, but made, a brave struggle to live and rear her family. In this she succeeded, but paralysis again laid hold upon her some six weeks ago, and in spite of everything that medical help and tender nursing could do she could not continue the unequal struggle and at 7:10 on the night of Jan. 10, responded to the call.
The funeral services were held at the M. E. church of Coin Sunday afternoon, Rev. Harvey conducting the services. The body was laid to rest in the Elmwood cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 16, 1919

Whitmore, Junia Ella James
Mrs. G. H. Whitmore. Mrs. Whitmore, wife of former Sheriff G. H. Whitmore, died at their home in Clarinda last Friday. In their sorrow Mr. Whitmore and family have the sympathy of a great many friends. Concerning Mrs. Whitmore the following obituary has been contributed to The Journal by Rev. R. E. Harvey of Coin:
"Junia Ella James was born in Kewanee, Henry county, Ill.,   Feb. 14, 1863, and departed from this life Jan. 10, 1919, at her home in Clarinda. While still an infant she was taken to Ohio and for four years lived in Elyria. Having been bereft of her father during this time, she was brought by her mother to McDonough county, Ill., and resided there until 16 years of age when the family moved to Page county, which has her place of residence until her death.   On the 5th of October, 1882, she was married to George H. Whitmore and to this union five children, four daughters and one son were born.  They are Mrs. Iva Mosholder of Sioux City, Iowa; Mrs. Grace Goodman, Mrs. Cliff Lovitt, and Mr. Glen Whitmore of Coin, and Miss Eloise of Clarinda   All were present to give comfort and tender ministration to their mother during her last illness.   She is also survived by her husband; her mother, Mrs. Francis Worley of Coin; one brother, Charles H. Worley of St. Louis, Mo., and one sister, Miss Fannie Worley of Coin.   At the age of 17 the deceased united with the Baptist church at Snow Hill, and took a lively interest and active part in every department of church work.   The better things of life   always appealed strongly to her and her aims and aspirations were of the highest. She was an ardent admirer of the best in music, art and literature, but most of her time and her best energy went to her home and family, as her physical strength was ever too limited to admit of outside activities.   No sacrifice was too great if the good of her family demanded it.  Having suffered from paralysis in her early life, she was.never again in rugged health, yet made a brave struggle to live and rear her children.   In this she succeeded, but paralysis again laid hold upon her about the first of last December and in spite of all that medical skill and lov­ing care could do she could not con­tinue the unequal struggle and at 7:10 on the night of the 10th of January responded to the call, "Well done, good" and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make the ruler over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.  "She is not dead, but lives beyond the reach of pain or sorrow in the mansion prepared for her in her Father's house, and there awaits the coming of her own   The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Coin on Sunday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m., being conducted by Rev. R. E. Harvey, the pastor of the church.   The music was furnished by a mixed quartette consisting of Mrs. Wilma Blessing, Miss Dale Buchtel and Messrs. A. J.. and E. C. Henderson, with Mrs. B. W. Miller as pianist.   The   funeral discourse was of a unique nature, consisting of the reading of a number of selections from a small   volume of Bible verse and quotations from the best thoughts of the most devout men and women of all the ages.  The book had been for many years studied regularly by the deceased and afforded her infinite comfort and was the source of much spiritual joy and progress. After the services the remains were laid to rest in the Coin cemetery." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 16, 1919

COIN ITEMS
The body of Mrs. George Whitmore was brought here on Saturday from Clarinda and taken to the home of her mother, Mrs. F. Worley. The funeral was held on Sunday at I o'clock p. m. at the M. E. Church, the regular pastor Rev. Harvey conducting the services. After a short talk, instead of the usual funeral sermon, a little book of daily helps belonging to the deceased was read from the book containing Bible selections and references, as well as quotations from well known Authors and Divines, and thoughts of the deceased. The pall bearers were the son Glen, two of the daughters, Mrs. Grace Goodman and Mrs. Cliff Lovitt, and three son-in-laws, Frank Goodman, Albert Lovitt and Mr. Sam Morsholder. The wealth of beautiful flowers more mute testimony to the love and esteem in which the one who is gone was held, as well as the sympathy of the many friends of the bereaved family who mourn the loss of a devoted wife, a faithful
mother and a loving and thoughtful daughter and sister. The husband, four daughters and one son are left of the immediate family, an aged mother, one sister and one brother with many other near relatives, all of whom were able to be present at the funeral. The body was laid to rest in the Elmwood cemetery.
The relatives from away who attended the funeral   of   Mrs. Junia Whitmore were M. C. Whitmore and wife of Council Bluffs. June Whitmore of Clearfield, Mrs. Max Bartley of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Morsholder of Sioux City. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rubey of Farragut and the one brother Mr. Charles Worley   of St. Louis. [PAPER? Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 1919]

Mrs. George H. Whitmore
Mrs. George H. Whitmore passed to the better land at her home in Clarinda, on January 10th, after an illness of more than two weeks. The funeral services were held in Com, her old home, at the Methodist church, Sunday afternoon, Jan. 12th, conducted by the pastor Rev. R. E. Harvey, the remains then being laid to rest in Coin cemetery. The funeral services were unique, consisting of the reading of a number of selections from a small volume of Bible verses and quotations, this book having been a former source of spiritual joy and consolation to the deceased during her lifetime. The music at the funeral was furnished by a quartette consisting of Mrs. Wilma Blessing, Miss Dale Buchtel, and Messrs A. J. and E. C. Henderson, with Mrs. B. W. Miller as pianist.
The bereaved husband has the sympathy of many good friends in all parts of Page County, as have the four daughters and one son, Eloise Whitmore of Clarinda, Glen Whitmore, Mrs. Grace Goodman and Mrs. Cliff Lovitt of Coin, and Mrs. Iva Mosholder of Sioux City, all of whom were present to render aid and consolation to their mother at the last. Her mother also is living, Mrs. Francis Worley of Coin, one brother, Chas. H, Worley of St. Louis, and one sister, Miss Fannie Worley of Coin.
Junia Ella James was. born in Kewanee, Ill., Feb. 14th. 1863. While still an infant her parents moved to Ohio, living in Elyria for four years, where the father died, and with her mother she moved back to Illinois, living there until sixteen years, of age, when the family moved to Page County, Iowa. On Oct. 9th, 1882 she was married to George H. Whitmore. Her religous life has been one of service and satisfaction to many, having united at the age of seventeen with the Bapitsh Church. Early in life she suffered from paralysis, but lived a useful life in spite of this, although succumbing to this malady in the end. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 16, 1919

Whitnah, Burl - The remains of Burl Whitnah, who was killed by an electric wire at Santa Cruz, Calif., Nov. 1, arrived in this city Friday accompanied by his wife, and the funeral was held Sunday at the home of his mother, Mrs. J. C. Whitnah, in north Clarinda, at 2 p. m. conducted by Revs. Maclean and Fisher. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 11, 1907

The body of Burl Whitnah arrived in Clarinda this forenoon at 11:35 and the funeral will be held at the home of Mrs. J. C. Whitnah Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 8, 1907

Whitnah, Burl

Death of Burl Whitnah.
The community was shocked Saturday morning when it was learned that a telegram had just been received by Mrs. J. C. Whitnah bringing the sad intelligence of the death of her son, Burl, at Santa Cruz, Calif. The telegram briefly stated that Beryl had met his death Friday by contact with a live wire in his work as electrician and further than that no particulars were received concerning his death at that time.

Burl Whitnah, the son of Mrs. J. C. Whitnah, of this city, was born in Clarinda June 16, 1881, and it was here that he received his common and high school education, and this was his home continuously until April of the present year, when he went west for his health. While still a boy he chose to be an electrician, and before leaving this city had gained a good working knowledge of the trade, and was employed as lineman by the Iowa Telephone company. He was an industrious, energetic young man, and just a year ago today, November 5th, 1906, was married to Miss Edna Marley, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Marley of this city, and the young people made their home here, later buying a cottage in southwest Clarinda, where they expected to locate permanently. It seemed advisable, however, to seek a change of climate for the benefit of Burl's health, so in April of this year they went from here to Ft. Morgan, Colorado, then to Denver, and finally to California, going first to San Francisco, and later to Santa Cruz. It was at this place that Burl met his sudden death Friday while at his usual work as lineman. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 5, 1907

Whitnah, Fenton -
Fenton Whitnah Has Fatal Accident
Fell Fifteen Feet from a Ladder While Trimming Branches from a Tree.
SEVERAL SERIOUS ACCIDENTS DURING THE WEEK.
Omaha Tourists Have Automobile Wreck—Glenn Fesenmeyer Loses Three Fingers. Fenton Whitnah, well known and well liked throughout the city, an emloye of the Bell' Telephone Company, met an untimely death on Monday afternoon at about 4:30 o'clock. In company with Mr. Schmidt, the local manager of the Bell Telephone Co., Mr. Whitnah had gone to change some telephone wires in order that the workmen might remove a tree from the rear of the property on the corner of Sixteenth and Lincoln avenue, belonging to John Wagoner, to make room for the new residence which he is to erect, several branches of the tree had been removed by the workmen, and as one of the limbs was chopped off preparatory to lowering
it to the ground in an upright position. The branch was top heavy and swung down immediately over the wires Mr. Whitnah and Mr. Schmidt were trying to protect, and in falling the large end of the limb lodged in a crotch of the tree and held there for some time. A ladder was placed against the limb of the tree and Mr. Whitnah climbed up and was removing the smaller branches so they would not tear down the wires and interrupt the telephone service. He had chopped away several of the branches when without warning the large end of the tree slipped out of the crotch that was holding it, the tree swinging forward and throwing the ladder holding Mr. Whitnah to the ground where he struck upon the left side of his head and left shoulder, causing a fracture of the skull and breaking one of his ribs and shoulder blade. Dr. Killingsworth and Dr. Sherman were both called and after an examination it was found that there was little or no hope of saving his life, and he was removed to his home, where he died about thirty minutes after the accident occurred. (Continued on page 2.)

Fenton Whitnah.
Was born in Canton, Ill., Aug. 15, 1876, and died at his home at 307 West Tarkio street, Clarinda, la., Monday July 31, 1916, aged 39 years 11 months and 15 days.
Mr. Whitnah came with his parents to Clarinda in 1881 and remained here until he was a young man. He united in marriage with Miss Maude Fleming of Burlington, la., in Nov 1908 and moved to Clarinda, where he found employment with the Lisle Manufacturing Co., and which position he held for two years. He was then offered a, position with the Bell Telephone Co., whom he served well and faithfully until the time of his death, six years, in all. He was an earnest and conscientious workman and became an expert in his work as lineman for the company.
A wife, son, mother, two sisters and two brothers, and a host of friends are left to mourn their loss. The sisters are Mrs. Cordy Bennett, Rosewll [sic] N. M., and Miss Blanch of this city. The brothers are Fred, of Beloit, Kan., and Harry, of Wathena, Kan.
Funeral services will be held from the home at 9:30 Friday morning, conducted by Rev. A. S. Woodard. Clarinda lodge, No. 109, I O. O. F., of which Mr Whitnah was a member, will conduct the remains to the grave, where their service will be read. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 3, 1916

Fenton Whitnah.
The relatives of the late Fenton Whitnah, whose sad death by accident is mentioned elsewhere in this issue of The Clarinda Journal, have the most heartfelt sympathy of all Clarinda people.   Funeral services for Mr.
Whitnah will be held from the residence, Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. A. S. Woodard, pastor of the Clarinda Methodist Episcopal church. Clarinda lodge, No. 109, I. O. O. F., will conduct ritualistic services at the grave. Concerning Mr. Whitnah's life, the following facts have been furnished: William Fenton Whitnah was born in Canton, Ill., Aug. 15, 1876, and died in Clarinda, July 31, 1916, aged at the time of his death 39 years 11 months and 15 days. He came to Clarinda with his parents in 1881 and has since made Clarinda his home. In November, 1908, he was united in marriage to Miss Maude Fleming of Burlington. When he returned to Clarinda he was employed at the Lisle Manufacturing company plant for about two years. During the past six years he has been an employe of the Iowa Telephone company, He is survived by his wife and son, his mother, Mrs. J. C. Whitnah, two sisters, Mrs. C. Bennett of Roswell, N. Mex., and Miss Blanche Whitnah of Clarinda, and two brothers, Fred Whitnah of Beloit, Kan., and Harry Whitnah, of Wauthena, Kan. All the relatives expect to be present at the funeral services. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 3, 1916

Obituary—Fenton Whitnah.
William Fenton Whitnah was born in Canton, Ill., Aug. 15th, 1876, and died at his home in this city, July 31st, 1916. He was 39 yrs., 11 mo., and 15 days of age at time of death.
He came to Clarinda with his parents in 1881, when a small boy and has since made this his home. In Nov , 1908, he was united in marriage to Miss Maude Flemming, of Burlington, la, and after returning to Clarinda was employed at the Lisle plant for about two years.. For the past six years he has been in the employ of the Bell Telephone Co. and was one of the oldest linemen in this section and expert workman.
He leaves beside a wife and son, a mother, Mrs. J. C. Whitnah, two sisters, Mrs. Cordy Bennett of Roswell, N. M, and Miss Blanch Whitnah, of this city, also two brothers, Fred, of Beloit, Kans, and Harry, of Wauthena, Kans, all of whom expect to be present at the funeral.   Many other relatives and friends, also mourn his departure.   The funeral services will be held at the home Friday morning at 9:30 conducted by Rev. A. S. Woodard. The I. O. O. F. will have charge ot the services at the cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 3, 1916

FATAL ACCIDENT TO BELL COMPANY MAN

. WHITNAH MEETS SUDDEN DEATH
Employe of Iowa Telephone Company Falls While Working on Tree.
Fenton Whitnah, an employe of the Iowa Telephone company, suffered injuries from which he died in an hour and a half, Monday evening, July 31, 1916, when he was working on a branch which had lodged and something gave way, hurling him twenty feet to the ground. L. E. Schmidt, local manager for the company, and Mr. Whitnah were assisting John Wagoner and his sons, Martin and Emory, in topping a tree on the Wagoner place in Clarinda, just west of the Henshaw hotel, and as far as all those at work could tell every precaution for safety had been taken and the unfortunate accident was the last thing expected.
Mr. Whitnah fell upon his neck and shoulder, the head was driven upon the spinal column, fracturing the base of the brain, and a fractured rib pierced the left lung. Doctors A. M. Sherman and D. H. Killingsworth attended him and he was taken to his home at 307 West Tarkio street. The accident occurred soon after 4 o'clock and Mr. Whitnah died at 5:30, without ever having regained consciousness.
Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Whitnah had gone to assist Mr. Wagoner and his sons in their work upon a large tree, which stands east of the house which Mr. Wagoner has bought and which he expects to face around upon Lincoln street, to make room for a new house on the corner of Lincoln and Sixteenth streets. The telephone company had wires passing near the tree, and in accordance with their policy of maintaining continuous service, they were assisting in the work in the tree, in order that no damage, might be done to their own wires. Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Whitnah started work about 1:30 and all the branches were off the tree except two. They were working on one of these branches which was thought to be most thoroughly secured by block and tackle. When the branch fell, it did not go as expected, but the butt end lodged in a crotch in the tree, and the other end fell across the roof of the Henshaw hotel, the limb thus shretching over the alley. It was too heavy to do anything with in that shape, so Mr. Whitnah placed an extension ladder near the Henshaw building, went up on it, and with his, axe was chopping some of the smaller limbs from the large branch. Suddenly something gave way, presumably the limb slipped from the crotch of the tree, and he was hurled to the hard cinder driveway below.   He fell doubled up and to all appearances had not had time to use his arms in any way to break his fall. As far as all those could tell who saw the accident, it was entirely unforseen and unexpected and there is no responsibility to be laid anywhere.
Mr. Whitnah had been in the employ of the Iowa Telephone company for about six years and was an efficient workman. He was known as a combination man, doing any kind of outside work for the company. Although the company is not in any way particularly to blame for the accident, it occurred in their service, and they will treat Mr. Whltnah's family very well. The entire expense incurred in connection with the accident, doctors' bills, fees for telephoning relatives, funeral expenses and others will be paid by them, and to his family will be paid a full three year's salary. G. E. Batty, district plant chief, and F. E. Elgan, district commercial manager, both of Council Bluffs, were in Clarinda, Tuesday, looking after the matter. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 3, 1916

Whitney, B.F. - B. F. Whitney died Saturday at his home in Coin, aged 84 years, 10 months, and 3 days. He had been a resident of this county over twenty-five years and was well and favorably known. His aged wife with whom he had lived sixty-four years still survives to mourn his death. His favorite minister, Rev. J. B. Bartley of Shenandoah, was called to preach the funeral sermon Sunday at 3 p. m. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 27, 1903

Whitney, J.C. - J. C. Whitney died suddenly Monday evening Aug, 7, 1899 at his home in north Clarinda, aged 55 years. He had been in usual health until about a week previous when a small scratch on his left fore finger began to pain him which rapidly increased in torture until it became almost unbearable. Dr. Farrens lanced it and gave the best possible attention but it grew worse, blood poison setting in and soon relieved him of all misery. The funeral occurred at 3 o'clock yesterday, conducted by Rev. T. C. Smith, and his remains interred in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 10, 1899

Whitney, Samuel - Samuel Whitney's remains now rest in a suicide's grave, as the result of a revolver shot at his own hands early Monday forenoon. A weak mind, indisposition to earn a living and family trouble are said to be the cause. For years he resided with his wife out near Page Center and reared a family of six children. About a year and a half ago trouble sprang up between the couple and he left home. She obtained a divorce and last fall married Mr. Kite, a son of Mrs. Clark Coleman, of South Clarinda. He had been wandering around, at Maryville, Mo., and stopping with a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Losts, east of Shambaugh. Lately he had been calling on his former wife to come with him and become his wife again, it is said, and she refusing had called on Mrs. Coleman with the same object in view. Failing in his desires it is said he had recently declared there would be three less persons to trouble him.   It develops that he purchased a revolver Saturday. Monday morning when he appeared at the Coleman home Mrs. Coleman became frightened at him and hastened to a neighbor's house and telephoned to her husband working at Elmer Nelson's meat market. He hastened home and saw Whitney a short distance down the street and called to him, intending to warn him not to appear there again. But while Clark was closing the gate he heard a revolver shot and looking around saw Whitney stagger and fall to the ground. The bullet had pierced his heart and he expired almost instantly. Only two small children of Elmer Nelson saw the terrible act of life destruction. Coroner Clark was called to the scene and determining the manner of Mr. Whitney's death decided an inquest was not necessary. This makes three suicides, it is said, in that family of children. It also numbers the fourth in Page county the past six months. It is an awful record. The funeral was held yesterday at Yorktown at 11 a. m. and burial in the Summit cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 13, 1915

S.R. Whitney Commits Suicide.

Mr. S. R. Whitney committed suicide, by shooting himself with a revolver last Monday morning. Mr. Withney has been living on a farm southwest of town for a number of years until recently, his wife having been divorced from him and marrying a man by the name of Kite. Since he broke up housekeeping he has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ralph Lofts. He came to town early Monday morning going to the Clark Coleman home on South 16th St. He found no one at home and started to walk down the road south. Mr. Coleman came home just as Mr. Whitney was going down the road, he called to him just as he drew his gun and shot himself. The bullet entered the left breast passing through the heart. The revolver was a thirty-eight caliber he had borrowed from Charley Lofts, the day before. Mr. John Thompson, the painter, was tying his horse in front of the Elmer Nelson home when he heard the shot. Looking up he saw the man stagger and fall. A bottle of carbolic acid was found in one of his pockets. There was no inquest held. No reason was known for his act. The body was taken to the Oates undertaking parlors. He leaves a family most of whom are grown. The funeral services were held in Yorktown at the Methodist church, last Wednesday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 13, 1915

Whitney, William F. - A FARMER SUICIDES
Wm. F. Whitney, Living West of Town, Shoots Himself
A very mysterious and exceedingly sad suicide occurred on last Saturday afternoon, when William F. Whitney, a prosperous and popular farmer, living four miles west of Clarinda, killed himself by shooting a 38 calibre bullet into the center of his forehead. His body was found lying at the northeast corner of his large new barn, about six o'clock, when his children were looking for him at supper time.  He had been in town in the forenoon, and seemed in good spirits.   A sadder picture cannot be imagined than the children going to the barn to tell their father that supper was ready, and' finding him lying there cold in death, with a bloody bullet hole in his head. The saddest part of the affair is that there is no seeming cause for the awful deed. He was aged about forty years, and according to the testimony developed in the coroner's Investigation, had no enemies whatever. He was prospering well, had a farm of about one hundred acres, had few debts, had built a large new barn recently, and was as far as is known, on perfectly harmonious terms with his family.  No theory of temporary insanity seems plausible, either, as he cleaned his revolver well on Friday evening, telling his wife that he was going to shoot some wolves.  He had remarked to her playfully at one time, some weeks ago, that she might find him dead some day, and had told his mother-in-law, Mrs. Loy, and his sister-in-law, the same thing.  But no serious weight was placed upon the remark, until the remembrance of it came back to the relative in the awful hours following the death.
Coroner Millen was notified of the suicide as soon as possible after the finding, and, with Deputy Sheriff Roberts, in the absence of Sheriff Foster, he went to the Whitney home and summoned a coroner's jury as follows:—W. H. Widney, Frank Patterson and Albia J. Leighton. After hearing the testimony of eight or nine persons, they retired and brought in the following verdict:— "Deceased came to his death by a pistol shot from his own hand, the ball entering the center of his forehead."
Mr. Whitney had, besides a wife, three children, the eldest aged about fourteen years. His aged father, living in Indiana, is coming to attend the funeral, which will be held in the Yorktown Presbyterian church this afternoon at two o'clock. Deceased had an insurance policy in the Woodmen of the World for $2000.
One theory as to his death is that it was accidental. Persons who have examined the ground where he was lying say that if, as he said, he was trying to shoot wolves, he might have started around the corner of the barn, with the loaded and cocked revolver in his hand, and as the ground was icy, he might have slipped, and instinctively thrown up his hands. Thus the revolver might have been discharged and the bullet struck him squarely in the forehead.
It is hoped that this theory, and not the one of suicide, is true. Mr. Whitney's character, and the fact that he had recently bought more land and cattle, and had built a new barn, as if preparing for the future, substantiates the theory that he was either temporarily insane or that the shooting was accidental. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 5, 1901

Wm. F. Whitney, residing on the old Lee Woods farm, west of the city, committed suicide Saturday afternoon by sending a ball into the center of his forehead.  The powder marks on his face show that the revolver was held close to his head. His lifeless body was found between five and six o'clock at the northeast corner ot the barn, and it is thought death was instantaneous as he lay in a peaceful position and the revolver near his feet. The cause of the rash act is unknown, but some time ago he told his wife that she would find him dead some time, and also told others the same thing.   He  was afflicted with heart trouble and despondent at times, but his wife supposed his remark referred to the fact that he expected to drop dead from this disease. About ten o'clock that forenoon he left the house and not returning to dinner his wife supposed he had gone to town, as he often did.  In the evening she began to worry over his failure to return, and sent the children to the barn to see if he was attending to the stock, when they found his lifeless body as stated. Coroner Millen was notified at once and went out with deputy sheriff, H. C. Roberts, about seven o'clock. After examining the body he selected a coroner's jury consisting of W. H. Widney, Frank Patterson and Alba J. Leighton, who returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death from a pistol shot fired by his own hand. Mr. Whitney was about forty years of age, and a man well respected by all who knew him.   His self-destruction is deeply mourned. His remains were laid to rest Tuesday afternoon. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 7, 1901

Whittaker, Susan Wilkes - Mrs. Susan Wilkes Whittaker died Monday, Feb. 23, 1903, at the home of her son, W. E. Whittaker, in north Clarinda, aged 83 years, 5 months and 24 days. She had been in feeble health for some time owing to her extreme old age, but her death was a surprise to all.
Mrs. Whittaker was a kind hearted, motherly and devoute christian lady, and greatly admired by all who knew her. She had been a resident of this county for many years and enjoyed a large circle of warm friends. A good old lady has gone to her long home.
Short services were held at the home in this city yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, after which the remains were taken to College Springs where services were held in the M. E. church at 1:30, conducted by her pastor, Rev. IlgenFritz of this city, and the interment took place at Blanchard. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1903

Whittaker, Susan Wilkes

Susan Wilkes was born in the state of New York, August 30, 1819, was married to Robert Whittaker, of Virginia, Oct. 23, 1842. They moved  from New York  to Ohio and from there to Illinois.  In the fall of 1868 Mr. and Mrs. Whittaker and family moved west to Iowa. They located on a farm southwest of College Springs, where the father died the 3rd of March, 1888. It just lacked 8 days of being fifteen years between the death of the father and mother.  Thirteen children were born to this union, ten boys and three girls of which nine are living   to mourn   their mother's death.     Mrs.   Susan Whittaker moved to this city five years ago with her son, W. E. and has lived here ever since.    The children living are as follows: D. P. of Meckling, S. Dak., P. H., of Omaha, Neb., W. G , of Denver, Col., Josiah, of Holmesville, Neb., Frank, of Loveland Col., D.  F. of Denver, Col ,  Mrs. M. A. Booten, of College Springs, Ia., M. L. of College Springs, Ia., and W. E. this city. Mrs Susan Whittaker was 83 years, 5 months and 24 days old at the time of her death.  About a year ago she had a stroke of paralysis but never fully recovered.   Last October she was injured in a fall, but the immediate  cause of her death was old age and a lack of vitality.  She was an earnest Christian, a member of the M. E. church of this city and a lady loved and admired by all who knew her.     Her testimony during her late illness was that God was with   her, for her to die was gain. All the children have arrived to attend the funeral, with the exception of    W. G.,  Frank and D. F. Mrs. Josiah Whittaker came last night.
Short services will be held at the home in north Clarinda tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock and funeral services will be held at College Springs at 1:30 o'clock in the M. E. church conducted by Rev. E. E. IlgenFritz after which the remains will be taken to Blanchard for burial. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 24, 1903

A Good Citizen Passes Away.
The sudden and unexpected death of Wm. E. Whittaker, Monday forenoon about ten o'clock at his home on North 17th street, brought sudden surprise and sadness to this community. No warning was given even to himself or his bereaved wife of his taking away for he had put in the morning hours mowing the large home lawn and was thus engaged when their young son, Clyde Whittaker busying himself on another part of the lawn, discovered his father lying on the ground. He went over to him and about that time Mrs. Whittaker at the house noticed her husband laying near the machine apparently on his side as though looking for something. On reaching him she discovered that he was dead, having passed away without even a struggle, from heart failure.
Mr. Whittaker had been in usual good health up to that moment, being at his place as usher in the M. E. church Sunday, and never complained of illness except during the past few months he had occasionally mentioned the fact of finding it difficult to get his breath at times following unusual exercise. The work of running the lawn mover proved to violent for him in his desire to keep the home looking attractive.
Mr. Whittaker was born July 7, 1863, in Mercer county, Ill., and was the youngest of a family of thirteen children, eight of whom together with the parents preceded him to the Great Beyond. In September 1869 the family removed to this county and located on a farm about four miles southeast of College Springs. He grew to manhood and spent much of his life there,  receiving his education in the district school and Amity college.
March 31, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Ruth Brownlee of Lincoln township. No children were born to them but they have an adopted son, Cldye Whittaker, aged about 11 years.
About fourteen years ago the family removed to this city and he engaged in in the real estate business, following a term of years before coming and after to the sale of stock food. At the time of his death he was interested in the Clarinda Investment Co.
For over fifteen years he had been a member of the M. E. church, always taking an active part, and at the time of his death was a member of the church official board. For years he was a member of the city council and as well the public school board up to the time of his death. He was president thereof previous to the past school year. His efforts were always at the front in the advancement of our city and her institutions.   He will be greatly missed.
Besides a sorrowing wife and son he leaves seven brothers, M. L., of this city; F. H., W. G. and D. P. of Meckling, S. D.; Josiah, Blue Springs, Neb.; Frank, Loveland Colo.; and Denver, Colo.; and one sister, Mrs. A. Booton, Loveland, Colo.

The funeral took place yesterday from his late home at 3 p. m , conducted by his pastor, Rev. Wm. Stevenson, in the presence of many relatives and friends. A large number of the Knights of Pythias members attended in a body. A good man has gone to his long home. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 20, 1912

This community was sadly shocked Monday morning, when the news was broken that W. B. Whittaker had suddenly passed away at his home on north 17th street. Mr. Whittaker had been mowing his lawn, before breakfast and again after breakfast and was at work on the parking in front of the house, when, his son, Clyde, noticed that he was lying on the ground. Mrs. Whittaker also, soon discovered him and by the time she reached him he was dead.
The doctor pronounced it heart failure. Mr. Whittaker had never had a serious attack but had complained the preceding month of shortness of breath. To all appearances he was in good health and his death came as a shock to his many friends. Just the day before, he had been in his accustomed place in the Methodist church, where he was one of the usher.
Mr. Whittaker was born in Mercer county, Illinois, July 7th, 1863, being the youngest of a family of thirteen, eight of whom now survive, the father and mother also having preceded him to the better land. In September, 1869, the family moved, to Page county and settled about four miles southwest of College Springs, at which place, practically on the same farm, Mr. Whittalaer passed most of his life until moving to this city fourteen years ago. His education was received in the country schools and to Amity College, He taught school in the neighborhood, sold stock food over the county and farmed before coming to Clarinda. Since moving here he had been in the real estate business, for awhile with A. W. Greene, with S. M. Sherman and at the time of his death was a member of the Clarinda Investment Co. He had also written much insurance.      
He was maried March 31, 1892, to Ruthetta Brownlee, of Lincoln township. They have an adopted son, Clyde. Mr. Whittaker united with the Methodist church at College Springs, fifteen years ago and had been a most faithful member since, being a member of the official board of the church here and most prominent in his work. He also took an active part in the affair of the city, having been a member of the city council and a member of the school board at the tinue of his death, having in previous years been, the president of the latter body.
Living relatives besides the wife and son are the. brothers, M. L., of this city, F. H., W. G. and D. P., of Meckling, S.D., Josiah, of Blue Springs, Nebr., Frank, of Loveland, Colo., D. F., of Denver, Colo., and a sister, Mrs W. A. Booton, of Loveland, Colo. 
Funeral services were held at the residence on north 17th street, yesterday afternoon at three o'clock, conducted by Rev. Wm. Stevenson. Rev. A. H. Collins offered prayer. Music was by a double male quartet. All of the brothers and sisters, except Frank were present and six brothers acted as pall bearers. The floral offerings were very profuse and beautiful. The large number of all denominations and all walk of life, who attended, showed the general esteem in which the deceased was held. Members of the K. of P. lodge and of the Methodist Brotherhood of which Mr. Whittaker was a member, attended in bodies. At the grave the men of the Brotherhood joined in singing a few verses of "Blest be the Tie."
Mr. Whittaker's character is too well known to need comment. His cheery smile and hearty greeting will be missed on the streets and in business circles; his church, where he always most cheerfully gave time and money, will feel his loss; and above all the wife and son and other relatives will miss him, who has been a most kind; and devoted husband, father and brother.
The following resolutions of respect and sympathy adopted by the official board of the Methodist Episcopal church at a meeting, Monday, June 17th, are indicative of the high esteem and respect in which he was held by men who knew him in his every day life.
In the sudden and unexpected death of our brother, W. E. Whittaker, a man who always responded cheerfully to every call made upon him in the interests of the church, one who gave liberally of his time and mean for its advancement and who gloried in it's success and in whose death we have suffered a very great loss; called in the very prime of his manhood from service to reward, we herewith express our appreciation of his life, service and devotion to all the thing which make for higher and purer manhood and of his fidelity in the service of the Master.
Therefore, Be it Resolved, That we express to his wife, son, and other relatives our deeip sense of the loss sustained, by them and sincerely pray that   "He,   who has promised to be a husband to the widow and a father to the fatherless," will sustain them in this hour of keenest disappointment and sorrow and that in their loneliness they may find comfort in the sympathy and love of the Christ.

Be it   further   Resolved, That this expression be made a part of the records of   the   official board and that a copy of same be sent to the family of our departed brother Wm. Stevenson, Pastor. A. F. Galloway, H. R. Spry, Wm. A. Turner, Committee. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 20, 1912