[ABBOTT, ALBERT FIRMAN'S INFANT]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 4, 1917
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Abbott died Wednesday. The body was taken to Conway Thursday morning where interment was made.
ABBOTT, GEORGE FREDRICK]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 19, 1916
NEW MARKET – Mrs. I. [saac] W. [arren] Abbott is visiting with her son John during the absence of her husband, who went to the eastern part of the state to attend the funeral of his brother.
[ADAMS, LOUELLA BROWN "LOUIE" CAMPBELL SLAGLE]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 16, 1959
Former Resident Buried At Trenton
Mrs. Louella Brown Adams, widow of Samuel R. [ufus] Adams, died Tuesday at the Whitfield nursing home in Trenton, Mo., where she had been a patient two years. Funeral services were held Friday, April 10, at the Davis Blackmore funeral home in Trenton.
Mrs. Adams was born May 9, 1871, in Nodaway county, Missouri, a daughter of James and Mary Laffoon Campbell.
In 1888 she was married in Nodaway county to Ryle Slagle. Mr. Slagle died in 1895. Mr. and Mrs. Slagle were the parents of two children, Charles W. Slagle of Trenton, Mrs. Henry Russell of Shenandoah. In 1899 she was married at Maryville to Samuel R. Adams, who died at Kansas City in June 1941.
Mr. and Mrs. Adams were the parents of two children, Clifford H. Adams of Trenton, and Woodrow H. Adams of Kansas City.
Both Mr. Slagle and Mr. Adams were Nodaway county farmers until their death. Since the death of Mr. Adams, Mrs. Adams had made her home with her children, but has spent most of that time with her children in Trenton.
Besides her sons and daughter, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Marie Grout of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Jennie Ichman [Eichman] of Los Angeles, Calif.; 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren. Among the grandchildren are HK Russell of Bedford and Mrs. Dwight Pratt of New Market.
She was a member of the Monroe Methodist church of Nodaway county, Missouri.
[ADAMS, NATHAN E.]
[Evening World Herald (Omaha, Nebraska), Thursday, February 1, 1917
Nathan Adams Dies; Ill But One Day
Nathan E. Adams, one of the oldest real estate dealers in Omaha and a resident for thirty-six years, died Wednesday morning at his home, 2124 Miami street, after an illness which had confined him to his bed but one day. He was 78 years old.
Mr. Adams was born in Westbrookfield, Mass., February 11, 1838. His rise in life reads like a fiction book. From a factory hand in a small manufacturing concern in his native state he ascended to an influential and successful real estate dealer. At the time of his death he was a trustee of the University of Omaha. He is survived by his widow and one sister, Mrs. A. G. Blodgett, Ware, Mass.
The funeral will be held at the residence Saturday at 2 p. m. The body will be placed in the receiving vault at Forest Lawn.
[ADAMS, NATHAN E.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, February 13, 1917
LENOX – John R. Giles was called to Omaha this week by the death of his brother-in-law, Nathan Adams.
[ADAMS, SAMUEL RUFUS]
Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Missouri), Tuesday, June 24, 1941
ADAMS – Samuel R. Adams, 65 years old, died today at his home, 1004 Bales avenue. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Louie B. Adams of the home; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Henry Russell, Shenandoah, Ia.; two sons, Clifford H. [amer] Adams of the home and Woodrow H. [arry] Adams, 1622 Fremont avenue; a stepson, Charles W. Slagle, Drake, Colo.; a sister, Mrs. Maude Chaney, Parnell, Mo.; two brothers, Steele Adams, Des Moines, and Vallard Adams, also of Parnell, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow at the Gates chapel, Forty-first street and State Line. Burial will be in Parnell.
[ADAMS, SAMUEL RUFUS]
Times-Tribune (Grant City, Missouri), Wednesday, July 2, 1941
Obituary – Adams
Samuel R Adams, son of Wr L [uther] and Nancy K [ayer] Adams, died at the home of his son Clifton in Kansas City June 24, age 65 years. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Louie B. Adams, two sons, Clifton H and Woodrow H, both of Kansas City and a stepson, Chas W Slagle, Drake, Colo., and a step daughter, Mrs. Bertha Russell of Shenandoah, Ia.; two brothers, Steele of Des Moines and Ballard of Parnell; one sister, Mrs. Maudie Chaney of Parnell and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at Gates Chapel in Kansas City and burial Wednesday afternoon at Parnell.
[ADAMS, SAMUEL RUFUS]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 3, 1941
Sam Adams Dies
Sam Adams, a former resident of Bedford and the grandfather of HK Russell, died at his home in Kansas City recently. Mrs. Henry Russell of near Shenandoah was called to Kansas City by the illness and death of father, and her mother returned home with her last week.
[ALLUMBAUGH, JESSIE WALKER]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 8, 1916
NEW MARKET – Mrs. Jessie Allenbaugh [Allumbaugh] of Shenandoah was buried Tuesday at Memory. She was formerly of New Market and will be remembered as Jessie Walker. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, three children and her father.
[ALLUMBAUGH, JESSIE WALKER]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, June 13, 1916
NEW MARKET – Mrs. Jessie Alumbaugh, formerly Miss Jessie Walker, died at her home in Shenandoah Sunday evening, aged 27 years. The funeral services were held at Shenandoah and the remains brought to New Market, where interment was made in the Memory cemetery. Rev. Mr. Hower conducted short services at the grave.
[Note: The last name is spelled Allumbaugh on her headstone.]
[ANDERSON, ADELINE LEE "ADDIE" LITTEER]
Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), Thursday, August 17, 1944
Adeline Lee Anderson – Adeline Lee Anderson, 56, of Harrah, Oklahoma pioneer, died Wednesday of heart disease at her home. Services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Thursday at Choctaw Methodist church, Choctaw, under the direction of Hahn funeral home. Rev. Charles Clarke of the Nicoma Park Methodist church will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery, Shawnee.
Survivors include her husband, Ben H. Anderson of the home address; a sister, Mrs. A. L. Martin, Shawnee; three brothers, Earl J. Litteer and J. M. Litteer of Long Beach, Calif. and Roy C. Litteer of Temple, Texas.
[ANDERSON, ADELINE LEE "ADDIE" LITTEER]
Oklahoma County News (Jones, Oklahoma), Friday, August 18, 1944
Mrs. Ben Anderson Dies Suddenly at Home Near Harrah
Mrs. Adaline Anderson, wife of Ben H. Anderson, passed away suddenly at her home west of Harrah, early Wednesday morning. She had been in her usual health and her death came as a shock to her relatives and friends.
Mrs. Anderson before her marriage was Adaline Litteer and the family lived at Choctaw many years.
Services were held Thursday afternoon at the Choctaw Methodist church. Burial was at Shawnee.
Survivors are her husband, Ben H. Anderson of the home address; a sister, Mrs. A. L. Martin, Shawnee; three brothers, Earl J. Litteer and J. M. Litteer of Long Beach, Calif., and Roy C. Litteer of Temple, Texas.
[ANDERSON, CARL PETER]
Red Oak Express (Red Oak, Iowa), Monday, August 16, 1926
Pioneer Resident of This County Dies
Funeral services for Carl Peter Anderson, 93, pioneer resident of the county, were held Friday afternoon at the Nyman church. the services were conducted by Student Phillip Ekblad of Stanton. The pallbearers were Alex Carlson, Andrew Jacobson, Emil Larson, Otto Larson, Fred Linderman and John Burke of Stanton and vicinity. Mr. Anderson died at the home of his son, Charley Carlson, in Stanton. His death was due to infirmities caused from old age.
[ANDERSON, HOWARD FRASER]
Ashland Gazette (Ashland, Nebraska), Thursday, January 9, 1958
Funeral Is Held on Tuesday For Howard F. Anderson, 71
Ashland lost a citizen and civic leader of many years' standing Saturday night, Jan. 4, when Howard F. [raser] Anderson, 71, succumbed at Bryan Memorial hospital in Lincoln after two heart attacks. He had been hospitalized since Thursday.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Ashland Methodist church with the Rev. Merle Zook and the Rev. W. N. Wallis, a former minister of the church, in charge. Mrs. Warren Robinson and Leland Hiatt sang "Near to the Heart of God" and "Ivory Palaces," accompanied by Arthur Riedesel, organist.
The pallbearers were Donald Schank, William Cook, C. N. Turner, C. D. Lutton, Jr., C. H. Panzer, and Chilton Bryant. Honorary pallbearers designated were Edwin Fricke, Park Edgar, J. L. Irwin, Dr. B. H. Baer, Forrest L. Raikes, the Rev. S. B. Thomas, B. A. Greenslit, C. N. Walton, E. C. Ehrenhard and John Graham.
Masons of Pomegranate Lodge No. 110 of Ashland were in charge of the committal service at Ashland Cemetery, with J. H. Campbell serving as master. Kenneth Marcy made the arrangements.
Howard Fraser Anderson, son of Perry and Kate Anderson, was born at Alexis, Ill., on July 9, 1886. In 1912 he married Blanche Franklin of Clearfield, Iowa. Four children were born to them and the family came to Ashland in 1919. Mrs. Anderson died in 1920. Four years later he married Miss Grace A. Joyce of Syracuse.
Mr. Anderson was in the lumber business most of his life. He managed the Ashland Lumber Co. until B. A. Greenslit bought it in 1926 and continued to work at that yard for many years. He worked several years at Marcy & Co. and for the past 3 ½ years at the Mead Lumber Co.
He served in many official capacities. At the time of his death he had been city treasurer since 1942 and was school district treasurer. He served on the board of education, City Council, was mayor from 1921 to 1924, was chairman of the Ashland Red Cross chapter from 1920 to 1945, was a county Republican committeeman, belonged to Pomegranate Lodge No. 110, A. F. & A. M. of Ashland, and the Scottish rite in Lincoln; and was master of the Ashland Masonic lodge twice, in 1932-33 and in 1945.
He was a member of the Ashland Methodist church and had long served in various church offices.
Survivors include his wife, Grace; four children, William Howard Anderson of Hoxie, Kan., Catherine Wilson of Little York, Ill., Martha Belle Rhoden of Little York, Ill, and Robert Perry of St. Paul, Minn.; one brother, Perry J. Anderson, of Alexis, Ill.; and 10 grandchildren.
Relatives attending the services from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. William H. Anderson and family of Hoxie, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rhoden and family of Little York, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perry Anderson and family of St. Paul, Minn.; Perry J. Anderson of Alexis, Ill.; Mrs. Belle M. Anderson of Waterloo, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Anderson of Sharpsburg, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Anderson of New Market, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Anderson and Frank Fisher of Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Anderson of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Joyce of Syracuse; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wolph of Sioux City, Iowa; Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Ayres of Gothenburg; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Irwin and Jack of Hastings; and Leo Egy of Kansas City, Mo.
[ANDERSON, JOHANNA COLWORTH]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, March 28, 1916
Obituary – Mrs. Anderson
Mrs. Johanna Anderson, aged 74 years, died at the home of her son, C. Carlson, west of Bedford, Sunday night. Short funeral services were held at the home this morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. A. Nayle of Shambaugh. The remains were sent on the noon train to Stanton, Iowa, where the funeral services will be held and interment will be made. Mrs. Anderson is survived by her husband.
[ANDERSON, JOHANNA COLWORTH]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 30, 1916
Mrs. C. P. Anderson – Mrs. Johanna Anderson died Sunday evening at the home of her son, C. A. Carlson. A short service was held Monday at the home, conducted by Rev. J. A. Nayle of the Methodist Episcopal church at Shambaugh. Services were concluded at the Swedish Lutheran church at Stanton.
Johanna Colworth was born February 4, 1841, in Sweden and died March 26, 1916. She was united in marriage in 1871 to C. P. Anderson, who survives her. They lived in Sweden until 1895 at which time they came to America. Two sons, P. A. Carlson of Stanton and C. [arl] A. [xel] Carlson of Bedford, survive. She was confirmed when 14 years of age in the Swedish Lutheran church in which faith she died.
[ANDERSON, JOHANNA COLWORTH]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, April 6, 1916
The following has been furnished for publication in The Journal: Miss Johanna Colworth was born Feb. 4, 1841, in Sweden, died at her home in Taylor county, Ia., March 27, 1916, age 75 years 1 month and 23 days. On Feb. 27, 1895, she with her husband set sail for America. She was married to C. [arl] P.[eter] Anderson in 1871 and to this union were born two sons. Mrs. Anderson was a sufferer for many weeks but bore her suffering with great patience. All that kind hands and loving friends could do was to no effect. She was confirmed in the Swedish Lutheran church of near Stanton and died in this faith. She confessed her love for her Master, declaring she was only waiting for her Lord to come. The funeral service was conducted in the home of her son, Charles, by Rev. J. A. Nayle, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Shambaugh. The remains were taken to Bedford, where the body was shipped to Stanton for burial. she leaves to mourn their loss a husband 81 years old, two sons and a number of friends. While Grandma could not speak or understand English, yet to know her was but to love her.
[ANDREWS, MARGARET MCCONNELL]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, May 23, 1916
LENOX – Mrs. Anderson [Andrews] died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Butler, May 12. Interment was made in the Sun Rise [Rising Sun] cemetery.
Benjamin McConnell of Superior, Neb., who was called here last week on account of the death of his sister, Mrs. Anderson [Andrews] returned home Tuesday.
[ARNOLD, ELLEN GOSS]
Aberdeen Herald (Aberdeen, Washington), Thursday, June 20, 1895
The Death of Mrs. Arnold.
Last Saturday morning Mrs. Arnold, wife of Judge N. S. Arnold, passed into the great beyond. The grim messenger was not unexpected, she having faced death for many weeks, yet to the sorrowing ones he even then comes with a sudden shock to the heart strings. She was a woman of rare gifts, and the loss falls not alone upon the bereaved husband, son and daughters, but upon the community as well. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the residence. The Review Club, of which she was a loved member, attended in a body.
Ellen Goss Arnold was born in Sterling, Massachusetts, April 12, 1832. Her mother's ancestors came to America in the Mayflower. She was one of a family of nine children, only one of whom, Mr. Frederick Goss, of Sterling, Massachusetts, survives her. Although receiving but a common school education she had the privilege of hearing some of the most famous lecturers of her day, Emerson, Holmes, Edward Everett Hale, Agassiz, and others, who inspired her with a thirst for knowledge which clung to her through life. When about twenty-three she became anxious to see something of the west and some friends having found a school for her, she went to Knox county, Illinois. She there became acquainted with Nathan S. Arnold. After a very successful term of school, she returned to her home in Massachusetts and was followed in a few months by him and they were married the 25th of March, 1858. Her married life was spent almost entirely in the west. She was a life-long Unitarian and her religion showed itself in every act of her daily life. being entirely unselfish all her actions were guided by the golden rule. She leaves her husband and three children, Charles Edwin and Mary Louise, of Aberdeen, and Mrs. Julia Black, of Alton, Illinois.
[ARNOLD, NATHAN S.]
Washington Standard (Olympia, Washington), Friday, February 18, 1916
Nathan S. Arnold – Taken ill the latter part of last week, Nathan S. Arnold, 83 years old, a resident of Olympia for the last 15 years, died Wednesday at the home of a daughter, Mary A. Bryan, with whom he had been making his home in this city. The funeral took place at McClintic's chapel Friday morning, Rev. R. H. Edmonds officiating, and the body will be shipped to Aberdeen for interment. Mr. Arnold was a native of western New York but spent most of his life in the Middle West, where he accumulated considerable property. With his wife and three children he located in Aberdeen in 1889, where his wife died a few years later. Mr. Arnold was a Civil War veteran and a member of the Aberdeen G. A. R. post. He also served several terms as police justice in that city, coming to Olympia in 1901. Hid daughter and one son, Charles Arnold of Aberdeen, survive.
[ARNOLD, NATHAN S.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, February 22, 1916
Nathan Arnold Dead.
A paper from Olympia, Wash., sent to the Frank Titus family conveys the information that Nathan Arnold, an old citizen here, who now lives with a daughter in Olympia, had sunk into a state of coma from which he could not be aroused.
A letter since received by the Titus family states that Mr. Arnold died Wednesday, February 17. Mr. Arnold's daughter, Mrs. Mary Bryan, is deputy state superintendent of Washington.
[ASHLEY, IDA SIEL]
Riverton Review (Riverton, Nebraska), Thursday, June 8, 1916
Mrs. Ida Ashley – The body of Mrs. Ida Ashley of San Francisco, California, who died there last week from the result of brain concussion, was brought here for burial Saturday morning, accompanied by the bereaved husband.
Mrs. Ashley was well known here as several years ago she made Riverton her home and won many dear friends during her stay.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church, Rev. Fetzer using as his text Luke 8:52 and preaching a most appropriate sermon for the occasion. A quintette composed of the Misses Hutson and Seaberg, Mrs. Smart and Messrs. Ready and Matthews, rendered music both at the church and grave.
Ida Siel was born in Fulton, Illinois, June 19th, 1870 and was married to Jack Ashley at Butte, Montana, November 16th, 1907 and died in San Francisco, California, May 28th, 1916, at the age of 42 years, 11 months and 9 days. She leaves to mourn her departure, a husband, Jack Ashley, three brothers, Henry, George and Aleck Siel of Riverton and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Fisk of Riverton and Mrs. Otto Hovet of Gravity, Iowa, all of whom were present at the services.
[ASHLEY, IDA SIEL]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, June 20, 1916
GRAVITY – Mr. and Mrs. Hoevet returned last week from Riverton, Neb., where they were called by the death of Mrs. Hoevet's sister, who died in San Francisco, Cal., and was brought back to Riverton for burial.
[BAKER, PRUDENCE MARGARET HELMICK]
Villisca Review and Villisca Letter (Villisca, Iowa), Saturday, October 7, 1916
Mrs. Sam Baker of the Guss Community Dies Wednesday and Remains Interred at New Market
Mrs. Samuel Baker – Mrs. Samuel Baker died Wednesday morning of this week at 12:03 at the family home three miles west of Guss after an illness of about two weeks from pneumonia. The deceased is survived by the husband and two sons, and one daughter. The sons are: John and Clifton of near New Market and Mrs. Ivan Hazelbaker of McSall, Missouri. The funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from the Christian church at New Market and the remains were interred in the New Market cemetery.
[BAKER, PRUDENCE MARGARET HELMICK]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 12, 1916
Mrs. S. [amuel] L. [ocke] Baker, residing north of New Market, died on Wednesday morning of last week after a lingering illness. Mrs. Baker had been in poor health for the past few years and during the last months had gradually become worse until death was but a matter of a short time. The funeral was held Thursday, and interment made in Memory cemetery.
[BAKER, PRUDENCE MARGARET HELMICK]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 12, 1916
GUSS – Grandma Baker, who had been an invalid for several years, died at her home southwest of Guss and was buried at New Market Thursday.
[BAKER, SAMUEL LOCKE]
Taylor County Herald (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 5, 1933
Samuel L. [ocke] Baker, son of Brant [Bryant] and Martha Baker, was born in Tennessee, Sep 17, 1844, and died Dec 2, 1932, at the home of his grandson, Charlie Morgan of New Market, Iowa, aged 88 years, 3 months and 10 days.
He was united in marriage March 4, 1864 and to them were born four children, three of whom are living: Bryant T Baker of New Market, John G. Baker of Carbon, Ia., and Mrs. Iva Hazelbaker of Amelia, Nebr. One daughter Minnie preceded her father in death in 1905. His wife also died in October 1916.
At the age of nine years he moved with his parents to Davis county, Iowa. Two years later he moved to Taylor county where he spent most of his life. Quite early in life he professed faith in Christ as his Savior and united with the Baptist church. His faith and hope has held like an anchor all the years.
Mr. Baker was a splendid type of manhood: Honest, true, trustworthy, seldom speaking unkindly to anyone.
He leaves to mourn their loss two brothers, Elihu of Gravity and William of El Reno, Okla., three children, 15 grandchildren and one great great grandchild, besides a large circle of relatives and friends.
Rev Mr. Osborne conducted the services. Burial was made in Memory cemetery.
[Note: His Iowa State death certificate gives his birth date as September 14, 1844, and his death date as December 27, 1932. Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, gives the marriage date as March 27, 1864.]
[BALDERSON, DONNA OAKES]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 8, 1917
CLEARFIELD – Lester Balderson and little daughter Jessie arrive Sunday from Chaplin, Canada. Mrs. Balderson died several weeks ago and the little five year old daughter will make her home with her grandmother, Mrs. Robert Jeanes, for the present.
[BALL, ANNA STEEL]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, April 25, 1916
John Steele, east of Bedford, has received word of the death of his sister, Mrs. Anna Ball, at her home in Eastonville, Colo., the forepart of March. She left a husband and two children.
[BEAMER, ZADOK]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, June 13, 1916
CLEARFIELD – Mr. and Mrs. John Beamer returned to Des Moines Friday, having been called here by the death of their uncle, Zed Beamer.
[BEAUCHAMP, LEVI]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 27, 1916
Late Tuesday Dr. Beauchamp received a telegram from his old home in Davis county, announcing the death of his aged father. The doctor left on the noon train to attend the funeral which occurred Thursday. He returned to Bedford Friday evening, accompanied by his nephew, who will visit here for a time.
[BEAVERS, JOHN WILLIAM]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 12, 1917
GUSS – Mr. and Mrs. James Spargur attended the funeral of Mr. Beavers, at Villisca, Thursday.
[BEBOUT, CHARLES]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, July 4, 1917
Obituary – Charles Bebout
Charles Bebout, age 47 years, died at his home on the old Harry Myers farm, a mile north of Hopkins, last Friday night at 8 o'clock, following an illness of several months with heart trouble, the doctors pronouncing it leakage of the heart.
Mr. Bebout had lived in this community all his life, being born in Taylor county, Iowa, Sept. 3, 1870, and was known as one of the most progressive and liberal men in it. Besides buying and shipping cattle and hogs, he farmed extensively, owning 805 acres of land, giving employment to several men looking after it and the big herds of cattle, horses and hogs running on same. He also shipped lots of grain; in fact, he was a mighty good man for the community, making a market for everything the people might have to sell. He was honest and upright in all dealings and gave liberally of his means to every worthy cause. If a benefit entertainment of any kind was given in Hopkins, you could always count on Charley Bebout being there and he always delighted in having his family with him. He was a kind husband as well as a devoted father and will be missed not only in his home but by the people of the whole community, being widely known and liked by all with whom he came in contact.
He professed faith in Christ some time before he died and joined the Christian church, being baptized in St. Joseph where he was taking treatment. He was also an honored member of the Masonic lodge at Siam and suitable resolutions from this order will be found elsewhere in this paper.
Besides the wife, Mr. Bebout is survived by one daughter, Esther, 15 years old, and one son, Harley, aged 12 years. his mother, Mrs. Abram Bebout lives in Bedford. The brothers are Bruce, of Bedford and Abram V. Bebout of Long Branch [Beach], California, it being impossible for the last named to be here for the funeral. the sisters are Mrs. Mattie Jeffers, of Bedford; Mrs. Laura Hook of Oelwein, Iowa; Mrs. Cora VanWert, of Oelwein, Iowa, and Mrs. Nellie Cummings of Sioux City, Iowa, all being present but Mrs. VanWert.
The funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the family residence by the Rev. R. E. Snodgrass, of Savannah, assisted by Rev. W. D. Griffith of this city, there being a large turn out of friends and neighbors to pay their memory of the deceased.
After the services at the home, the casket was conveyed on the shoulders of six of his lodge brothers to the cemetery just across the road from the Bebout farm and laid to rest, the Masonic order taking charge of the services at the grave.
The sympathy of the whole community is extended to the bereaved ones. May the Father's tenderest blessings accompany them during the days remaining for them here and then a happy reunion at the Home eternal. – Hopkins Journal.
[BEBOUT, CHARLES]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, July 4, 1917
Many Attend the Bebout Funeral
Charles Bebout, a prominent stock buyer of Hopkins and son of Mrs. A. Bebout of Bedford, died at his home in Hopkins last Friday evening, after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ray Snodgrass of Savannah, assisted by Rev. D. W. Griffith of Hopkins. Interment was made in the Hopkins cemetery.
A large number of Bedford people attended the funeral, which includes many of the deceased's relatives. Those from here were his mother, Mrs. A. Bebout, Mrs. Laura Hook, a sister, Mrs. Mattie Jeffers, a sister, and daughter, Mrs. G. W. Cummings, a sister of Sioux City, who had been visiting here, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bebout, a brother, Mrs. C. M. Hosman, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Richard and Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Hosman and Mrs. Mary Rankin.
[BEBOUT, CHARLES]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 5, 1917
Well Known Hopkins Man Answers Call
Chas. Bebout Buried Sunday—Many Relatives Here
Charles Bebout of Hopkins, Mo., a well known and prominent stockman and farmer of that community, passed away last week after a prolonged illness due to leakage of the heart. The deceased is well known to Bedford and vicinity, having many relatives here.
The funeral was held Sunday and those attending from here were: Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Bradly, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Rickard, Mrs. Mary Rankin, Mrs. A. [bram] Bebout, his mother, Mrs. Laura Hook, Mrs. Mattie Jeffers and daughter, Mrs. C. M. Hosman, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Hosman, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bebout and Mrs. G. [eorge] W. Cummings, the latter residing in Sioux City and being a sister of the deceased.
[BEESON, MARIA ALLOWAY]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, July 4, 1917
Obituary – Mrs. William Beeson
Mrs. William Beeson died at her home in Gay township Friday. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday morning, conducted by Rev. Purdy, former pastor of the Christian church at Blockton. Interment was made in the Blockton cemetery.
Maria Alloway was born in Louisa county, Iowa, November 29, 1850 and died June 29, 1917, at the age of 66 years and 6 months. She was married March 1, 1874, to William Beeson. To them were born four children, Jessie May, who died in infancy, Fred, who died February 1911, Mrs. Sadie Moon, Blockton, and Mrs. Grace Hatfield of Bedford. Her two remaining brothers are Richard of Nebraska and Thomas of near Blockton.
Her home since marriage has always been in Taylor county, first near Conway then near Blockton, where she died. During Brother Van Horn's ministry she became united with the Blockton Christian church and thus remained until her death. She was a good woman, hospitable in her home and kind to others. May her memory ever be honored.
[BELL, ALMA HARVEY]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 10, 1955
Mrs. Alma Bell Died Here Friday
Mrs. Alma H. Bell, a long-time resident of Bedford, died at her home here March 4 at the age of 94 years, four months, 12 days.
Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Monday afternoon, March 7, conducted by Rev. Clement D. Loehr. Burial in Fairview cemetery.
Mrs. Bell and her husband, F. P. Bell, lived in Lenox a number of years where he was station agent for the C. B. & Q. railroad, moving to Bedford in 1886, where he was station agent for many years. Mr. Bell died in 1925.
They were the parents of two sons, Roy and Glenn, both of whom preceded their mother in death.
Surviving relatives are the daughter-in-law, Mrs. (Roy) Carrie C. Bell of Pasadena, Calif.; three grandchildren, Mrs. Dorothy Castle, Costa Mesa, Calif., Mrs. Ruth Kaufman, Pasadena, Calif., Roy Bell, Sacramento, Calif. The grandson was in Bedford for the last rites.
[BELL, FRANKLIN PUTNAM]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 8, 1925
Franklin Putnam Bell – Franklin Putnam Bell was born at Greenville, Ohio, April 11th, 1851, and departed from this life on October 1, 1925. The deceased was married to Alma Harvey at Milton, Indiana, on Oct. 16th, 1878, and to this union two sons were born, Roy and Glen. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Bell came to Iowa and settling on a prairie farm near Greenfield remained there for two years and in 1880 he resumed his former vocation with the railroad, serving the C. B. & Q. R. R. for thirty years after which he retired to his country place near Bedford. And now he has come to the end of the road, the last page of the book of life is full and complete and is closed forever.
[BELL, FRANKLIN PUTNAM]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 8, 1925
Franklin Putnam Bell – Franklin Putnam Bell was born at Greenville, Ohio, April 11th, 1851, and departed from this life on October 1, 1925. The deceased was married to Alma Harvey at Milton, Indiana, on Oct. 16th, 1878, and to this union two sons were born, Roy and Glen. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Bell came to Iowa and settling on a prairie farm near Greenfield remained there for two years and in 1880 he resumed his former vocation with the railroad, serving the C. B. & Q. R. R. for thirty years after which he retired to his country place near Bedford. And now he has come to the end of the road, the last page of the book of life is full and complete and is closed forever.
Someone has said: "The grandest experience of life is Death."
Funeral was held Sunday P. M., October 4th, at 2 o'clock at the home here in Bedford, conducted by Rev. Paul G. Luce. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
[BELL, GEORGE HENRY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 20, 1916
GRAVITY – The funeral services of George Bell were held Saturday from the home west of town, conducted by their pastor, Rev. C. W. Proctor.
[BELL, GEORGE HENRY]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, July 25, 1916
GRAVITY – George Henry Bell died at his home in Gravity July 14, aged 71 years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. W. Proctor and interment was made in the Gravity cemetery. He is survived by Mrs. Bell and four children. They are Eliza Bell of Clarinda, Ira M. Bell of Rhea, Mo., Mrs. Corda Pittman of Cawker City, Kan., Mrs. Lola J. Hidley of Gravity.
[BELLIS, ADAM]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, October 24, 1916
CONWAY – Mr. Adam Bellis, who has been making his home with his son, Ben Bellis, south of town, passed away Thursday morning. The remains were taken to Red Oak Friday, where funeral services were held.
[BELLIS, ADAM]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 26, 1916
CONWAY – Grandpa Bellas [Bellis] died Thursday morning at the home of his son Ben south of town. The body was taken to Red Oak and funeral was held at that place Friday. Interment in Red Oak cemetery.
[BELLIS, ADAM]
Red Oak Express (Red Oak, Iowa), Friday, October 27, 1916
ADAM BELLIS - Adam Bellis, formerly a citizen of Montgomery County, Iowa, died at the home of his son, Benjamin Bellis at Conway, Iowa, Thursday, October 19, 1916. The remains were brought to Red Oak, Iowa Friday morning and the funeral was held in the Methodist Church at 2:30 o'clock that afternoon, Rev. P. N. Willis conducting the service. Interment was made in the Red Oak Cemetery. The pall bearers were George Palmer, John Maney, Lester Malony, and B. F. Copenhaver.
Mr. Bellis was born in Holmes County, Ohio, August 26, 1843. His parents moved to Indiana when he was one year old, and at the age of seventeen, he came to Page County, Iowa, later coming to Montgomery County, Iowa, and residing a few miles south of Red Oak on a farm until the death of his wife, September 1, 1909. He was married to Miss Julia Ann Black in 1865, and they were the parents of eleven children. Two children died in infancy, Mrs. Roda Anderson died in the fall of 1907, and Mrs. J. F. Dukeshire died June 20, 1908.
The surviving children are Mrs. Ida Dukeshire and Mrs. Mary Pim of Red Oak, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Lena Nelson of Coburg, Iowa, Benjamin of Conway, Iowa, and Mrs. Minnie Allshouse of Nyman. The deceased is survived also by four brothers and three sisters. They are Geo W. of Imogene, Iowa, John W. of Castana, Iowa, Henry R. of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Wm. L. of Manford, Oklahoma, Mrs. Amy Hadden of Essex, Iowa, Mrs. Dillia Rhodes of Coburg, Iowa, and Mrs. Catherine McCrary of Castana, Iowa.
The sorrowing ones have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement.
[BELLIS, JULIA ANN BLACK]
Red Oak Express (Red Oak, Iowa), Friday, September 9, 1910
MRS. ADAM BELLIS - Mrs. Adam Bellis died at her home one mile south of Red Oak, Thursday, September 1, 1910. She had been failing in health for some time, afflicted with liver trouble, her last illness being of one week's duration.
The funeral was held from the home, Friday, Rev. Geo. H. Nicol conducting the services. The interment was in the Red Oak Cemetery. The pall bearers were Frank Rockwell, Jerry Ingalls, Wm. Watson, A. M. Burris, Albert Burr, and Albert Sweeten.
Mrs. Bellis' maiden name was Julia Black. She was born in Virginia and at the time of her death she was 62 years of age. She had lived in Page County, near the line of Montgomery County, nearly 50 years. For the past two and one half years, Mr. and Mrs. Bellis have made their home near Red Oak. Eleven Children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bellis, seven of whom survive their mother. They are Mrs. Andy Dukeshire, Mrs. Scott Pim, Mrs. Emil Nelson, Mrs. Wm. Allhouse, Benjamin, William, and Jefferson Bellis, all residing near the home of their parents.
[BENNETT, GIFFORD FRANK]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, June 6, 1916
Boy Meets Death in Motorcycle Accident
Gifford Bennet Plunges Foremost From Machine to Death
Made Home With Ed Straight of Jackson Township—Funeral Services Held Monday Afternoon—Interment at Fairview Cemetery.
Gifford Bennet, age 16, who made his home with Ed straight, a prominent farmer of Jackson township, met his death suddenly Thursday evening as a result of a motorcycle accident. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Robb. Interment was made at Fairview cemetery.
Gifford had been making his home with Ed Straight for the past five years or more and during that time Mr. Straight had become greatly attached to the boy. Thursday evening he was riding the motorcycle along a fine piece of dragged roads near his home and while returning he struck a high culvert and was pitched about twenty-five feet from the machine. Witnesses to the accident state that he fell on his face in the road and the machine then seemed to fall onto him. Assistance soon came and it was found his neck was broken; although still breathing he lived but a short time after the accident. The accident certainly was a most deplorable one.
[BENNETT, GIFFORD FRANK]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 8, 1916
Boy Meets Death in Fall
Gifford Frank Bennett Thrown From Cycle
Was Foster Son of Ed Straight in Jackson Township—Funeral Held on Monday
A deplorable accident happened in Jackson township, Thursday, June 1, in which Gifford Bennett, foster son of Ed Straight, was almost instantly killed.
The exact details will never be known as there were no witnesses immediately near. What is known is substantially as follows: Gifford had been dragging the stretch of road past the Straight farm during the afternoon and in the evening took his motorcycle for a short spin on the nicely smoothed highway.
He had made a run up east and back and was on the return trip again, and when near the school house, he was seen by the Russell sisters, who were watching him from their home, to pitch from the machine, which was going at a good rate of speed. They ran to his assistance and Mr. Straight arrived soon after. He was still breathing when assistance reached him but never regained consciousness, dying in about twenty minutes.
The accident is thought to have been caused by the wheels of the machine dropping into a rut that had been covered up, causing it to pitch. Gifford was an exceptionally bright boy, of loveable disposition and his death comes as a shock to all who knew him and especially to Mr. Straight, who had become closely attached to him and mourns his death as he would one of his own flesh and blood.
Edward Bennett was born at Caldwell, Idaho, Feb. 10, 1900, and died June 1st, 1916. Funeral services were held in the Christian church in Bedford, Monday, June 5, conducted by W. E. Robb. Interment was in the Fairview cemetery.
The relatives are the father, Dr. O. L. Bennett of Davenport, a brother Harold, of Tolt, Wash., and two sisters, Mrs. W. C. Bridges of Muscatine and Mrs. Ruby Reck of Arlington, Iowa. The father was present at the funeral. The brother arrived here Wednesday.
[BENSON, THELMA]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, February 13, 1917
LENOX – the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. [eorge] Z.[acheus] Benson died early Monday morning. The body was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery.
W. E. Benson of St. Joseph attended the funeral of his little niece this week.
[BEST, EDGAR LEE]
Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa), Sunday, August 17, 2008
Edgar Lee Best – Edgar L. Best, age 83, passed away August 14 at Mercy Medical Center. No services are planned and the cremains will be placed in the Gravity Cemetery, Gravity, Iowa.
Survivors include a sister; Mildred (Oren) Hawthorne of Des Moines, a nephew; Dennis Hawthorne, and two nieces; Cindy Diemer and Denise Brase. He was preceded in death by his wife Bethel.
[BEVANS, CHARLES W.]
Lincoln Journal Star (Lincoln, Nebraska), Tuesday, May 9, 1916
Charles A. Bevans, twenty-nine years old, died Monday night at the home, four miles north of Waverly, following an illness from tuberculosis. The funeral will be held from the home at 2 p. m. Wednesday. Interment will be at the Waverly cemetery.
[BEVANS, CHARLES W.]
Lincoln Star (Lincoln, Nebraska), Tuesday, May 9, 1916
Charles W. Bevans, aged 29 years, died at 9 p. m. Monday at his home four miles north of Waverly. He is survived by a wife and one child, a father and mother and four brothers and one sister. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Burial will be in the Waverly cemetery.
[BEVANS, CHARLES W.]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 18, 1916
CLEARFIELD – Miss Myrtle Jenkins returned Monday from Waverly, Neb., where she was called by the death of her cousin, Mr. Beavens [Bevans].
[BEVANS, CHARLES W.]
Davey Mirror (Davey, Nebraska), Thursday, May 25, 1916
WAVERLY – Miss Myrtle Jenkins of Clearfield, Iowa, came to attend the funeral of Chas. Bevans and returned to her home on Monday.
[BISHOP, ETHEL MAY]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, March 6, 1917
L. L. Bishop went to Burlington last Friday, called there by the death of his niece, Miss Ethel Bishop, daughter of J. T. Bishop.
[BISHOP, ETHEL MAY]
Burlington Hawk Eye (Burlington, Iowa), Friday, March 9, 1917
MEDIAPOLIS, Ia., March 8. – Mr. and Mrs. Will Gillis, of Sciota, Ill., were here last Saturday, called by the death of Ethel Bishop
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sams came down from Columbus Junction and attended the funeral of Ethel Bishop and spent a few days here with relatives.
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[BLOODHART, FREDRICK MONROE "FRED"]
Guymon Observer (Guymon, Oklahoma), Thursday, January 6, 1916
As we go to press the news reached town that Fred Bloodhaat [Bloodhart] southeast of Tyrone had died suddenly of heart trouble.
[BLOODHART, FREDRICK MONROE "FRED"]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, January 11, 1916
Mrs. Ed Putnam received a message Thursday evening, announcing the death of her aunt, Mrs. F. [red] M. Bloodheart, which occurred at Tyrone, Okla. Mrs. Putnam and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Godfrey left for Tyrone Friday afternoon to attend the funeral.
[BLOODHART, FREDRICK MONROE "FRED"]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, January 18, 1916
In a local in last week's Free Press the statement was made that Mrs. F. [red] M. Bloodhart had died. This was a mistake. It should have read Mr. F. [red] M. Bloodhart.
[BLOODHART, FREDRICK MONROE "FRED"]
Guymon Observer (Guymon, Oklahoma), Thursday, January 27, 1916
This community was shocked on the evening of the 6th of this month when the word was announced that F. [red] M. Bloodhart had suddenly died. Mr. Bloodhart was born at Rome, Richmond County, Ohio, on April the 16th, 1859, died Jan. 6th, 1916. He came to Texas County, Okla. in 1906 where he filed on his homestead and lived there continuously until his death. He was well and favorably known and numbered his friends by the score. He was a firm believer in the Golden Rule and we can say in his passing away a good citizen has gone to rest.
He leaves to mourn his departure a wife, one son, two brothers, four sisters and a number of other relatives which have they sympathy of their many friends in this community. – A Friend.
[BODENHAMER, ANDREW C.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, September 19, 1916
NEW MARKET – Mr. and Mrs. R. [obert] T. [aylor] Moore left Wednesday for Colchester, Ill., to attend the funeral of Mrs. Moore's brother.
[BODENHAMER, ANDREW C.]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 21, 1916
NEW MARKET – Mr. and Mrs. R. [obert] T. [aylor] Moore went to Colchester, Ill., last week, where they attended the funeral of the latter's brother.
[BORING, FRANCES MULLIN "FANNIE" GIBB]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Saturday, June 6, 1931
THAYER – Friends here were very sorry to learn of the passing of Mrs. Frances Boring Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Russell, southwest of Afton. Mrs. Boring was a long time resident of this place. Her husband died here a number of years ago. A few years ago she moved to Creston where she resided until this spring when she again returned to her home here. When she became ill she was taken to her daughter's home.
[BORING, FRANCES MULLIN "FANNIE" GIBB]
Upper Des Moines-Republican (Algona, Iowa), Wednesday, June 10, 1931
Mrs. Ben Gould's Mother died Suddenly.
UNION, June 9. Special: Friends of Mrs. Ben Gould were saddened to hear of the death of her mother, Mrs. Frances Boring, last week Wednesday. Mrs. Gould had just returned the Tuesday previous from her mother's bedside. She and her son, Albert, left Thursday morning to attend the funeral which was held at Afton Saturday afternoon with burial at Blockton. This town is one and a half miles from the Missouri line. Mrs. Boring had suffered a stroke which paralyzed her throat so she was unable to speak and never regained consciousness. Mr. Boring, who died several years ago, is also buried at Blockton in the family lot. Their residence, however, was at Thayer not far distant.
[BORING, FRANCES MULLIN "FANNIE" GIBB]
Creston News Advertiser (Creston, Iowa), Friday, June 12, 1931
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gibb, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Sias, Paul Gibb, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gibb, Jr., of Greenfield, were in Afton Saturday to attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Fannie Boring.
[BRADBURY, REBECCA ANN PATCH]
El Reno Daily Tribune (El Reno, Oklahoma), Sunday, November 20, 1938
Mrs. Bradbury Taken by Death
Funeral Planned Monday For Pioneer Resident
Mrs. Rebecca Ann Bradbury, 78-year-old pioneer resident of El Reno, died early Saturday afternoon in Oklahoma City from a heart attack after an operation two weeks ago.
Memorial rites will be held at 2:30 p. m. Monday from the First Christian church by Rev. M. B. Pringle, pastor, and burial will be made at El Reno cemetery by Benson funeral home.
Mrs. Bradbury first moved to El Reno in 1891 and except for six years spent in California had lived here continuously since that date.
Her husband, the late William C. Bradbury, farmed near El Reno until his death in 1916.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. W. J. Leeper of El Reno and Mrs. R. B. King of Corpus Christi, Tex.; a son, J. A. Bradbury of Hollywood, Calif.; 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
[BRADBURY, WILLIAM CLEMENT]
Spokesman-Review (Spokane, Washington), Friday, May 12, 1916
Farmer Dies after Operation
W. C. Bradbury Funeral Will Be Held at Toppenish.
TOPPENISH, Wash., May 10. – W. C. Bradbury, a farmer of Green valley who was taken to Seattle for an operation, died in the hospital from shock following it. He leaves a widow and a young daughter here, a daughter, Mrs. Leeper, in Oklahoma and a son in New Jersey. Burial will take place here.
[BRADBURY, WILLIAM CLEMENT]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 25, 1916
S. S. Patch has received word that his brother-in-law, W. [illiam] C. [lement] Bradbury, who lived at Sunnyside, Wash., died a few days ago. Mr. Bradbury lived in Polk township years ago and will be remembered by many people in Polk and Ross townships.
[BRANDT, HERMAN]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, January 18, 1916
LENOX – The remains of Herman Brandt were brought down from Creston Wednesday and short funeral services held at the Presbyterian church. Interment in Fairview cemetery.
[BRIGHT, DAISY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 19, 1917
CONWAY – Little Daisy Bright, thirteen year old granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Bright, died Tuesday morning at 1:30. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock at the family home. The services were conducted by Rev. Redinger. The body was taken to Shenandoah Wednesday morning for interment.
[BRINK, LAKE AUSTIN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 14, 1917
GUSS – Mr. Wm. Blane returned from Fontanelle where he was called to attend the funeral of Mr. Blair's brother-in-law Mr. L. A. Brink.
[BROWN, EDNA JEAN]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, July 11, 1917
Infant Daughter Succumbs Monday
Jean Brown, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Brown of Jackson township, died July 9, aged 1 year, 6 months and 1 day. The funeral services were held today at Forrest Grove church conducted by Rev. Burroughs. Interment in Forrest Grove cemetery.
[BROWN, EDNA JEAN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 12, 1917
CLAYTON TOWNSHIP - The home of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Brown was saddened by the death of their baby daughter Edna Jean, aged eighteen months. After a two weeks illness she passed away at six o'clock Monday morning. Little Jean leaves a twin brother, besides an older brother and two sisters and as her health had always been very delicate, she had so endeared herself to her loved ones that only to her Heavenly Father can they say, "Thy will be done." Mr. and Mrs. Brown have many friends who extend to them their heartfelt sympathy in this time of sorrow.
Mrs. H. M. Ernest who was visiting at the home of her son Fred Ernest, at Redding, Ia., was called home suddenly by the illness of her little granddaughter, Jean Brown.
[BROWN, MARGARET "MAGGIE" EIKER]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, February 29, 1916
The Conway Record last week records the death of Mrs. Margaret Brown, formerly Miss Maggie Eiker, which occurred at her late home in St. Joseph. The Eikers were former residents of county in the vicinity of Conway and the remains were brought back for burial in the Conway cemetery.
[BRYSON, JOHN M.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, January 30, 1917
NEW MARKET - John M. Bryson, a resident of Hawleyville and vicinity for many years, died Monday last at his home in Hawleyville. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Wednesday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. O. Douglas. Interment was made in the Hawleyville cemetery.
[BUNDY, REBECCA ELVIRA ARNOLD]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 1, 1917
Mrs. R. E. Bundy – Rebecca Elvira Arnold was born in Cattaragus [Cattaraugus] county, N. Y., May 20, 1847. She responded to the summons to come up higher from Bedford, Iowa, Friday, October 26, 1917, at 5:00 o'clock P. M.
When deceased was but a child they moved to the state of Michigan, later to Iowa by way of short stays in Ohio and Illinois.
In 1867 she was united in marriage to Mr. Henry D. Bundy at Cambridge, Ill. In 1869 they moved to Taylor county, making Bedford their home continuously with the exception of short stays abroad.
In August 1912 she was left a widow in the death of her husband. To their union had been born an only daughter, Mrs. Genevha [Genevra] M. [adora] Wheatley who was present at the decease of her mother and with others lovingly ministered to her in her last days.
She was converted when twenty two years of age and became a faithful follower of her Lord and member of the First Baptist Church of Bedford. She was at one time president of the ladies aid Society of the church, also an active member of the local chapter W. R. C.
There survive her, three sisters, Mrs. Luvira Underwood, Portland, Oregon, Mrs. Lydia Titus, Bedford, and Mrs. Louisa Ashcraft. Seven nieces and nephews and an adopted niece.
For past year and half deceased suffered declining health, becoming acutely ill for the past six months. But with all an example of patient fortitude and faithful resignation to him who never makes any mistakes.
Faithful service, devout in worship, filled with sympathy and helplessness, God will approve and reward, loved ones will miss and all who knew her feel the influence of this noble Christian character.
Thus we say Amen! to all His sweet will and praise his name that she was ever counted among us.
[BURNHAM, JOHN NEER]
Wichita Eagle (Wichita, Kansas), Friday, March 31, 1916
BURNHAM – John M. Burnham, age 52, died at his home, 1607 North Topeka avenue, yesterday. He was a member of the Degree of Honor and the A. O. U. W. lodge. Funeral service will be held Saturday at the Eighteenth Street Presbyterian church at 4:30 o'clock. The A. O. U. W. lodge will have charge of the cemetery services. I. W. Gill has charge of the arrangements.
[BURNHAM, JOHN NEER]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, April 11, 1916
NEW MARKET – Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Burnham returned Wednesday from Wichita, Kan., where they had been to attend the funeral of the former's brother, John Burnham.
[BURNSIDE, CAROLINE "CARRIE" SIMPSON]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, May 2, 1916
Mrs. Carrie Burnside Dead.
James King received a message last week from John L. Burnside, dated at Fullerton, Cal., stating that his mother, Mrs. Carrie Burnside, died at Fullerton at 12:50 P. M., April 21st, and that the funeral and burial would take place at Fullerton.
Mrs. Burnside has been at Los Angeles and vicinity for several years, where she has made her home with another son. J. L. Burnside, who lives in Denver, went to Fullerton in February, on receipt of a message announcing the illness of his mother and has been at her side since that time.
[BURRELL, ELIZABETH PEGG]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, August 1, 1916
Mrs. R. T. Burrell Dies Thursday Morn
Wife of County Attorney Succumbs After Long Illness. Funeral Services Held Saturday Morning at Home—Conducted by Rev. Proctor of Gravity—Many Out of Town People Attend Funeral.
Mrs. Elizabeth Burrell, wife of County Attorney R. [ichard] T. Burrell, died at her home in Bedford Thursday morning at 8:30 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the home at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, conducted by Rev. Proctor, pastor of the Methodist church of Gravity. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery. Many out of town people attended the funeral.
Elizabeth Pegg was born in Bureau county, Ill., Feb. 10, 1864 and came to Taylor county when a child. She was united in marriage to R. [ichard] T. Burrell March 13, 1889. To this union were born three children, Elsie May Burrell, Mrs. Beulah Woodside and Glen R. Burrell, all of Bedford. Mrs. Burrell united with the Methodist church at Sharpsburg twenty-three years ago. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband and three children, a granddaughter, Phylis Woodside, three brothers, William Pegg, Thomas Pegg and John Pegg, all of the vicinity of Lenox and one sister, Mrs. Anna Donaldson of Lenox.
[BURRELL, ELIZABETH PEGG]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, August 1, 1916
Among those from Lenox who attended the funeral of Mrs. R. T. Burrell here Saturday morning were : Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schmidtt, Mr. and Mrs. V. Schmidtt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heath, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Coulthard, S. E. Wainwright and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Copeland, Dave Donaldson and family, Charles Donaldson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Preston, Mr. and Mrs. William Pegg, Miss Claudie Severn, John Pegg, Thomas Pegg and Pat Barrett.
[BURROUGHS, MARY ELIZABETH THALTON]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 12, 1916
Rev. U. E. Burroughs of the Mission church was called to Marshall, Mo., the first of the week by the illness of his mother. he later sent back word that his mother had died and wishes us to announce that he will not be back in time to conduct the services on Sunday.
[BURT, LEWIS]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, June 13, 1916
CLEARFIELD – Howard Anderson returned home from Galesburg, Ill., where he was called last week by the death of an uncle.
[BUTCHER, ANDREW JACKSON]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, November 14, 1916
CLEARFIELD – William Butcher was called to Ellston the first of the week by the sudden death of his father. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.
[BYINGTON, MARY ANN CRESS]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 16, 1916
Obituary – Mrs. Mary A. Byington
Mary A. [ann] Cress was born in Augusta county, Virginia, August 9, 1843, and departed this life November 11, 1916, at the home of her son-in-law, Elmer Russell, northeast of Barnard, Mo., aged 73 years, 3 months and 2 days.
She was married to William J. Byington, November 11, 1858, in Lee county, Virginia. To this union were born ten children, all of whom remain to mourn the loss of a devoted mother.
The names of the children are as follows: Rebecca Burchett, Bolckow, Mo.; Daniel, Jonesville, Va.; Mary McDaniel, Betrand, Okla.; Margrett Mise, Plainview, Texas, John, Lockney, Texas; Cora, Graham, Mo.; Addie Allen, Langley, Ky.; Alice Russell, Barnard, Mo.; William, Bedford, Iowa; Robert, Delrio, Texas. There are twenty-seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
She was converted at the age of ten and united with the Baptist church and lived a true Christian life until the Master called her to the fellowship of the Church triumphant which is without fault before the throne of God. Her entire life was given in service to the Christ and those dear to her by earthy ties. The family worship was never neglected by this Godly mother, and its influence will ever live in the lives of those with whom she was associated and lead them heavenward.
The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. A. Moorman, pastor of the M. E. church at Barnard, Mo. on the morning of November 13th at 10:30 o'clock from the home. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Bolckow, Mo.
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[CADE, JAMES HARRISON]
Fort Collins Coloradoan (Fort Collins, Colorado), Monday, August 14, 1922
Aged Soldier Dies At Home In This City
J. H. Cade, aged 71 years, died about 1:30 Monday afternoon at his home on North Meldrum street. His wife was at his bedside at the time of his death. Mr. Cade was born in Tennessee, near the Cumberland Gap. He was a soldier in the Civil war and had lived in Colorado for many years.
Particulars of the funeral will be given later when arrangements have been completed.
[CADE, JAMES HARRISON]
Fort Collins Coloradoan (Fort Collins, Colorado), Tuesday, August 15, 1922
J. H. Cade Dies of Old Age at His Home
James Harrison Cade, 82 years of age, died of old age at the family home, 221 North Meldrum street at 1:15 o'clock Monday afternoon. He was born December 29, 1840.
Mr. Cade is survived by his widow and family. Funeral services, for which a time has not been set Monday night pending word from relatives, will be conducted by the G. A. R. of which he was a member.
[Note: The same notice appeared in the Fort Collins Express, August 15, 1922.]
CADE, JAMES HARRISON]
Fort Collins Coloradoan (Fort Collins, Colorado), Thursday, August 17, 1922
Funeral Announced
The funeral of James H. Cade will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the residence, 221 North Meldrum street, with the G. A. R. in charge.
[CALKINS, THOMAS ROBERT]
State Herald (Holyoke, Colorado), Friday, April 27, 1917
Thomas Robert Calkins – Thomas Robert Calkins was born at Guelph, Canada on July 17, 1860, and died at his home in Holyoke, Colo., on Saturday, Apr. 21, age 56 years, 9 months and 4 days.
When a boy he came with the family to the United States and lived for a number of years in Michigan. In 1884 the family moved to Taylor county, Iowa, and, while making his home there, he was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Dillabaugh at Corning, Iowa. To them were born four children, Omer Ray, Mrs. Bertha May Patrick, Mrs. Ethel Rose Wain and Elson, who with their mother survive the deceased and make their home in Holyoke.
He moved with his family to Phillips county, Colorado, in 1906, making his home on a farm for several years but had been residing in Holyoke for a few years at time of death.
He had a large acquaintance in the county and his kind and courteous treatment of all had made him many friends and he was highly respected by all who knew him.
He had been troubled some with poor health for some time but not to such an extent as to prevent him from attending to his regular business. He was at his place of business all day the day before death but soon after reaching home in the evening he became unconscious from an attack of heart trouble and passed away soon after the midnight hour. Death came very suddenly to him and was a great shock not only to his family but to his many friends who had so recently seen him in his place of business.
The funeral services were conducted from the auditorium on Tuesday Apr. 24, Rev. Bainbridge preaching the sermon assisted by Rev. Dickey of Haxtun in the services. The business houses were closed during the services and the auditorium was well filled by sympathizing friends of the family. The burial ceremony was under the direction of the I. O. O. F. Lodge of which he had been a respected member for years and the body was laid to rest in the Holyoke cemetery.
[Note: His headstone gives the death date as April 20, 1917.]
[CALKINS, THOMAS ROBERT]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 10, 1917
Well Known Gravity Man Suffer Apoplexy Thos. Calkins Passes Away at Home In Colorado.
Relatives and friends of Thos. Calkins, a pioneer resident of Taylor county and for many years a resident of Gravity, have received word of his sudden death at his home in Holyoke, Colo., which occurred on the 20th day of April.
The deceased suffered a stroke of apoplexy and died in a short time after the seizure.
Calkins spent the greater part of his life in and near Gravity and had a wide circle of acquaintances in the community. He left Taylor county ten years ago and settled in Colorado.
[CAMPBELL, THOMAS JEFFERSON]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, October 10, 1916
Mrs. Sam Adams left Thursday for Cameron, Mo., called by the death of her brother.
[CANNY, WILLIAM ELMER]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 28, 1917
Boy Drowns Near Clearfield
Elmer Canny Meets Death Friday
Fifteen Years Old—Was Swimming in Pond Near His Home—Son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Canny
Elmer Canny, about 15 years of age, was drowned Friday afternoon about 3 o'clock while swimming in a pond near his home about six and one-half miles southeast of Clearfield. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Canny and had two sisters, Lula, aged 17 and Lena, younger than Elmer. He had been plowing and being rather warm, tied his team to the fence and went to the pond for a swim. The little ten year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Troxell was with him. Shortly after entering the water it is supposed that the sudden plunge gave him cramps and he called for help and sank out of sight. His little friend ran to the Troxell home near and told his mother. Mrs. Troxell called the Canny home and Elmer's mother answered. The doctor was called and soon a crowd from town and country were at the scene. An effort was made to save him but the body could not be found for about an hour and a half. The pond was partially drained. Wayne Troxell, a young man, discovered the body and had to be rescued himself. Then Fred Dowell went again with a rope about him and brought the body to land. A number were wading and swimming about trying to locate Elmer. Life was extinct. The relatives are nearly frantic with grief.
[CANNY, WILLIAM ELMER]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 28, 1917
CLEARFIELD – Elmer Canny, 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Canny living six miles east of town, was drowned in a pond on the farm when he was seized with an attack of cramps. He had been plowing and was rather warm. His 10 year old companion ran for help when Canny began to sink. A doctor was called but life was extinct. He was the only son and leaves his father and mother and two sisters, and other relatives to mourn his loss. It is a sad affair and boys should know how dangerous it is to go into cold water when they are too warm.
[CARLSON, GRACE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, September 12, 1916
Carlson Child Dies While Visiting in Nebraska
Grace, the little three year old daughter and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carlson, who reside west of Bedford, died Sunday, September 3, after a few days' illness. The family was visiting relatives at Bloomfield, Neb., at the time. The remains were taken to Neyman, Iowa, where interment was made. Mr. and Mrs. Carlson returned home Saturday.
[CATHCART, HARRIET TERESA SCANE]
Southwest Topics-Wave (Los Angeles, California), Thursday, October 29, 1964
Services conducted for octogenarian
Last rites were conducted for Mrs. Harriett Teresa Cathcart, 82, who died at a Downey hospital. A native of Bedford, Iowa, Mrs. Cathcart had been a Los Angeles resident for the past 21 years and resided at 219 West Seventy-ninth street.
Chapel services at Snyders Southwester mortuary were conducted by the Rev. Neil Frank Hax with private inurnment following in Pacific Crest cemetery. Mrs. Cathcart leaves two nephews, Henry Duggins of Mound City, Kansas and Ben Scane of Bedford, Iowa; and two cousins, Mrs. May Seeger of Kansas City, Missouri and Mrs. Ruth Cobb of Kirksville, Missouri.
[CATHCART, JOSEPH EDWIN]
Kansas City Star (Kansas City, Missouri), Friday, March 27, 1936
Joseph Cathcart. Throat Ailment Is Fatal to Former State Employee.
Joseph Cathcart, 68 years old, 2320 Chelsea avenue, died today at the General hospital from a throat ailment. He had been at the hospital several weeks.
Mr. Cathcart was a stage employee here more than thirty years. He leaves his widow Mrs. Harriett Cathcart of the home.
[CATHCART, JOSEPH EDWIN]
Kansas City Times (Kansas City, Missouri), Saturday, March 28, 1936
CATHCART – Joseph Edwin, age 68, passed away Thursday evening. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Harriet Cathcart of the home, 2238 Chelsea. Funeral services 2 p. m. Saturday, March 28, in the O. V. Mast drawing room, 3146 Main st. Interment Floral Hills.
[CATHCART, JOSEPH SCANE]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 30, 1916
Joseph Scane Cathcart, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cathcart, died Thursday at the home at Grain Valley, Mo. The body was brought to Lenox for burial.
[CHANCE, DORINGTON]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, March 21, 1917
SHARPSBURG – Mrs. Lewis and daughter, Mrs. O. L. Cree, attended the funeral of the former's brother-in-law, D. [orington] Chance at Mt. Ayr Tuesday.
[CHANCELLOR, W. A.'S INFANT]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, March 7, 1916
CONWAY – The two weeks old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Chancellor died of pneumonia Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the residence Monday afternoon at 1:30, conducted by Rev. R. E. Mitchell and interment was in Conway cemetery.
[CHANCELLOR, W. A.'S INFANT]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 9, 1916
CONWAY – The babe of Mr. and Mrs. Chancellor died Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home. Interment in Conway cemetery.
[CHILDERS, GLADYS MAY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 24, 1917
BLOCKTON – Gladys May, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manson Childers, living near Athelstan, died quite suddenly a few days since. She was only three days old. The sympathy of all go out to the bereaved parents.
[CHURCHILL, MARK, 1873 – 1917]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, April 4, 1917
Mart Churchill Killed By Train
Struck in Head With Timber Protruding From Car
Death Almost Instant – Was Brother of W. H. Churchill of Bedford – Funeral Held Here Monday – Burial Made at Gravity Cemetery
Mart Churchill, brother of W. H. Churchill of this city, met his death at his home in Carrol, Iowa, Friday evening, being killed by a freight train. The body was brought to Bedford Monday morning and short services were held at the Churchill home conducted by Elder Lee Barnum. Interment was made in the Gravity cemetery.
Mr. Churchill met his death in a very peculiar way. He was a railroad man and Friday evening he was walking in the space between a double track system. A freight train came up from behind and as he was clear of the train, he did not make any effort to walk out of his path. The engine passed him and it is supposed that a timber was protruding from one of the box cars which struck him in the head, making death almost instant. He leaves one brother W. H. and a sister, Mrs. Mamie Sherman of Omaha, to mourn his death.
Mart R. Churchill was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 22, 1873, and died at Carrol, Iowa, March 30, 1917, age 43 years, 11 months and 8 days. When he was four years old his parents moved to Saunders county, Nebraska where he grew to manhood. He moved to Gravity where [he] lived five years, then went to Kansas City where he was married in 1905. His wife was unable to attend the funeral here, being at the bedside of her daughter, who is seriously ill in Kansas City.
[CHURCHILL, MARK, 1873 - 1917]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, May 2, 1917
A Service For Mark Churchill
A special funeral service for relatives and friends of Mark Churchill, who were unable to attend Mr. Churchill's funeral service in Gravity, Iowa, will be at 8 o'clock tonight at Gospel Mission. Mr. Churchill was accidently killed March 30, in Carrol, Iowa. – Kansas City Star, Apr. 29th.
[CHURCHILL, ROY CLIFFORD]
Joplin News Herald (Joplin, Missouri), Sunday, July 30, 1916
Roy Churchill – Roy Churchill, 25 years old, died at 8 o'clock last night at Central hospital. His home was in Carl Junction. His body will be held at the Frank-Sievers Undertaking Company until communication is had with relatives.
[CHURCHILL, ROY CLIFFORD]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, August 1, 1916
R. C. Churchill – R. C. Churchill of Kansas City, brother of W. H. Churchill, died at Joplin, Mo., Sunday. The remains were brought to Bedford Monday, accompanied by W. H. Churchill and the funeral services were held at the home this morning at 9:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. E. Robb. Interment was made in the Gravity cemetery.
[CHURCHILL, ROY CLIFFORD]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 3, 1916
R. C. Churchill Dies.
Roy Clifford Churchill, brother of Wm. Churchill of this city, died in a hospital at Joplin, Mo., Saturday evening, July 29. The remains, accompanied by Wm. Churchill, who was with his brother at the time of his death, arrived here Monday noon and were taken to Gravity for interment Tuesday morning. A short funeral service was held at the Wm. Churchill home Tuesday morning, conducted by Rev. Robb.
[CLARK, MALINDA CAUGHEY]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, December 26, 1916
NEW MARKET--Mrs Jesse L. Clark died at her home in New Market December 14, age 67 years. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church Sunday, conducted by Rev E.L. Fields. Interment was made in the Memory cemetery. She is survived by two sons and one daughter.
[CLARK, MALINDA CAUGHEY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), December 21, 1916
Auto Hearse Busy - On Sunday Mr Pruitt drove the hearse to New Market for the funeral of Grandma Clark, another old resident of Page County.
[CLARK, SARAH ANN MANN]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 5, 1916
HAWLEYVILLE – Mr. and Mrs. Perry Baker attended the funeral of Mr. Baker's aunt, Mrs. Clark, which was held at Guss Monday.
[CLARK, SARAH ANN MANN]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, October 10, 1916
GRAVITY – Mrs. Sarah Clark died September 29 at her home in Gravity. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon of last week, conducted by the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Guss. Interment was made in the Guss cemetery.
[COLE, MARTHA JANE "JENNIE"]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 12, 1916
Mrs. C. N. Nelson and mother, Mrs. Sarah Pierce, were called to Compton, Ill., Monday by the death of the latter's sister. The deceased had been an invalid for forty years, having been thrown from a horse when a young lady, sustaining injuries that caused her to be bedfast until death.
[CORDELL, JOHN WILLIAM, 1882 - 1917]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, August 1, 1917
ATHELSTAN – Johnnie Cordell, son of J. [ohn] R. [oy] Cordell, formerly of this place, fell from the fourth story of a building July 17, receiving injuries from which he died the 20th.
[CORDER, FRANKLIN PIERCE "FRANK"]
Hennessey Clipper (Hennessey, Oklahoma), Thursday, December 14, 1916
Death Follows Paralytic Stroke
F. P. Corder, Well Known Citizen, Stricken While at His Shop
F.[ranklin] P. [ierce] Corder, one of Hennessey's well known and most respected citizens, was fatally stricken with paralysis Monday morning while at work in his blacksmith shop on North Main street. His entire right side was numb and helpless when he was picked up a few moments after, and he was removed at once to his home, where he expired shortly after six o'clock that evening.
Mr. Corder complained of pain in his arms in the morning before starting for the shop, but otherwise was apparently in his usual health. He was alone and had been at work for several hours when he was suddenly stricken. His call for aid was immediately answered by O. B. Kidney, who was standing on the opposite side of the street. He was unable apparently to articulate, when Messrs. Kidney and G. A. Clark placed him in the Vaughan car a few minutes later to take him to his home, and he lapsed into unconsciousness on the way to his residence on East Oklahoma avenue. An attack of hiccoughs in the afternoon further reduced his strength and he passed away peacefully in the early evening. The suddenness of his taking off shocked the community.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the M. E. church, Revs. S. Hamerick and J. B. Stocking officiating. The remains were interred in the Hennessey cemetery beside those of his son, John W. Corder, whose death occurred a few months ago.
The following relatives and friends of the family from a distance were in attendance at the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Gilchrist, of Mangum; Mrs. Jas. Bosco, Mrs. J. W. Corder and children, and sister, Miss Madge Shover of Guthrie; Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Pool of Norman; Mr. W. Gilchrist of Douglas and Mrs. Robert Gilchrist of Enid.
The deceased was born at Woodhull, Illinois, December 5, 1853 and was 63 years and 6 days of age at his death. He resided in Hennessey for the past ten years and was employed for many years in the J. Q. Henry shop, engaging in business for himself shortly after its sale, a few years ago. He was a steady and faithful worker, an excellent citizen and a kind and faithful husband and father. He had many friends in Hennessey and vicinity to whom the announcement of his death will bring sorrow.
[CORDER, FRANKLIN PIERCE "FRANK"]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, December 19, 1916
Miss Mollie Corder received word last week of the death of her brother, Frank Corder, which occurred at Guthrie, Okla., Wednesday, following a stroke of paralysis.
[CORDER, JOHN WOODARD]
Hennessey Clipper (Hennessey, Oklahoma), Thursday, June 1, 1916.
John Corder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Corder, of Hennessey, passed away at McAlester at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning. His death followed an operation for locked bowels at the McAlester hospital, that was too long delayed. The announcement of his earthly end proved a sad shock to his many friends in Hennessey, where he had passed the greater part of his boyhood.
The body was brought to Hennessey by his parents and his father-in-law, Mr. J. T. Shover, who had been called to his bedside by a telegram last Sunday, and the funeral will take place Friday morning, June 2, at ten o'clock, from the M. E. church.
The deceased grew to manhood in Hennessey, which he made his home until a few years ago, when he entered the employ of the Iten Co., as traveling representative, with headquarters at McAlester. He was employed previously at the C. H. Brewer store, and later by W. D. Walburn, Hennessey grocers, and was popular with employers and patrons alike. Few had more friends or a wider acquaintance, and his death will bring sadness to all.
[CORDER, JOHN WOODARD]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 1, 1916
Lee Corder started Wednesday afternoon to Hennessey, Okla., on receipt of a message announcing the death of a nephew, which occurred in a hospital at Hennessey Wednesday morning.
[CORDER, JOHN WOODARD]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, June 6, 1916
Lee Corder departed Wednesday for Hennessey, Okl., called by the death of a nephew.
[CORDER, JOHN WOODARD]
Hennessey Clipper (Hennessey, Oklahoma), Thursday, June 8, 1916.
The funeral of John W. [oodard] Corder, whose death occurred at McAlester Wednesday morning, May 31, following an operation, was held from the M. E. church here at ten o'clock Friday morning, Rev. C. H. Barnes officiated. Messrs. Floyd E. Felt, Chas. K. Stetler, A. L. Garten, Ed. Vaughn, Dan Dauner and Joe Beall served as pall bearers. Interment was made in the Hennessey cemetery. Numerous beautiful floral offerings attested the esteem of his many friends.
Those in attendance at the funeral from a distance, were: Mrs. Gertrude Roesch, of Burlington, Iowa, and Mrs. Nettie Gilchrist, of Mangum, Okla., sisters of the deceased, and Mrs. J. E. Besco, of Guthrie, Okla., and L. W. Corder, of Bedford, Iowa, aunt and uncle.
Obituary - On June 13, 1888, there came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. [ranklin] P.[ierce] Corder, of Mediapolis, Iowa, a frail, fair-haired, blue-eyed baby boy, whom they named John Woodard. Medical knowledge and unfailing, persistent effort on their part succeeded in keeping him with them and as he grew, that spirit prevailed in him and manifested itself in his efforts to acquire an education. So, mainly through his own efforts, he graduated from the high school in 1907. That same year he had to undergo a surgical operation which was a heavy draft on his limited vital power. Because of this and also for his mother's health, the family came to Hennessey, Okla., in May 1908. Being debarred from the life work he preferred, he took the work at hand and went into the grocery as clerk and delivery boy, bringing to the job those traits of honesty, neatness and dispatch, had ever been instilled into him, and thus made it a stepping stone to a better position, the last time being traveling salesman for the Iten Co., where he ranked high, as shown by their many favors granted him.
Brought up in a Christian home he early learned to "lisp his evening prayer at mother's knee." It was natural for his heart to incline to heavenly things as the opening flower to turn to the sunlight; so, like our Bishop Quale, he could hardly tell just the hour of his conversion, but in the meeting of 1909 there came a desire for a deeper work of grace which he sought and obtained and from that time on he enjoyed an active Christian experience, and his influence for good has been felt wherever he has gone, and perhaps has manifested itself more in the strengthening and upbuilding of the Epworth Leagues, that being a work especially dear to him.
In May, 1911, he was married to Bethel Shover, a girl also born in Iowa, who came to Oklahoma the same month he did, though they never met in Iowa. Two little boys came to add to their lives all the richness that children bring, and all are left to the mother, a precious legacy, to rear and train to emulate in them those qualities that made their father loved and respected by all who knew him.
At his home in McAlester, he was suddenly stricken with a trouble which only the surgeon's knife could help, and he was taken to the hospital, where all that could be, was done, but to no avail, and on May 31, the lifelong struggle was over and he passed into the great beyond at the age of 27 years, 11 months and 18 days.
Of his immediate family, his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Roesch, Burlington, Ia., and Mrs. Nettie Gilchrist, of Mangum, Okla., are left to mourn his departure; yet they rejoice in his triumphal entry into the City Eternal.
John Corder was admired, respected and loved by those who came to know him, for his true worth, and the community was stunned by the news of his death.
[CORDER, JOHN WOODARD]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, June 20, 1916
Lee Corder, who was called to Hennessey, Okl., by the death of a nephew, returned home Saturday of last week.
[CORLEY, WILLIAM F.]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 6, 1917
Elder Lee H. Barnum was called to Stanberry, Mo., to officiate at a funeral of a friend, Judge W. [illiam] F. Corley, the father of Mrs. Luther VanScoy of this city. The funeral was held last Sunday afternoon.
[CRAMER, IDA ROSE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, October 24, 1916
Cramer Baby Dies After Long Illness
Ida Rose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Cramer, died at the family home in North Taylor county, Oct. 7th, age four years, nine months and ten days.
Death was due to a tumorous growth of the eyes.
In hopes of saving the babe's life, two operations were performed for the removal of her eyes, but not until she had lost sight in both, one eye removed in September of 1915, the other the following November. Radium was then used in hope of allaying the tumors but of no avail.
As Christmas approached all hopes were given up and during the following months it was pathetic to see the parents burying their own emotions and administering to the wants of the blind babe, thus keeping her bright, cheerful and happy despite her intense suffering.
The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community.
[CROSS, CLIFFORD CLEO]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, January 23, 1917
Clifford Cleo Cross, the little two months old son of Mr. and Mrs Thomas J. Cross, who reside one and a half miles southeast of Bedford, was found dead in bed Thursday morning. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. C.C. Hatcher, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.
[CROSS, CLIFFORD CLEO]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 25, 1917
Lose Infant Son.
The three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Cross, residing east of town, died very suddenly on Friday morning. The funeral was held on Saturday. The little fellow had captured the hearts of his parents and his death is particularly touching. Mr. and Mrs. Cross have the sympathy of the entire community.
[CROW, WILLIAM SNOOK]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, January 30, 1917
M. [ilford] W. [esley] Crow departed Friday afternoon for Lockwood, Mo., called by the death of his father.
[CROW, WILLIAM SNOOK]
Lockwood Luminary (Lockwood, Missouri), Friday, February 2, 1917
Aged Citizen Passes
Wm. Crow familiarly known by most everyone in Lockwood as "Uncle Billy" died at his home in the southeast part of town Friday morning at 10:00 o'clock after a severe illness of almost three weeks. Funeral services were held at the family home Sunday afternoon and the burial was at the Lockwood Cemetery beside the grave of his first wife.
Mr. Crow was born in Jackson county, Ohio, February 9, 1828 and died January 26, 1917, in the 89th year of his age. He was married to Miss Zeralda Paterson August 23, 1850. Three children survive this union; they are: Wm. Crow, of Bedford, Iowa; Mrs. Mary Hunt of Alberta, Canada, and P. A. Crow of Corpus Christi, Texas. The wife and mother preceded them in death a number of years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Crow moved from Illinois to the Round Grove neighborhood in 1877 and to Lockwood in 1881. He was married to Mrs. Margaret McAllister in 1895, who survives. He was one of Lockwood's oldest residents, having resided here continuously since 1881.
He enlisted in the 47th Illinois regiment, company D, at the beginning of the Civil war and served in that capacity three years and three months. Mr. Crow has had ill health the past year at various times, it seeming he could not recover. About three weeks ago he was able to be out in town but was quite poorly. After he went to his home that day he was never able to return to town. His death was expected by his family and friends, everything done for him apparently doing no good. His family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
[CROW, WILLIAM SNOOK]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, February 6,1917
M. [ilford] W. [esley] Crow, who had been called to Lockwood, Mo., by the death of his father, returned home Tuesday.
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