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Bedford Times-Press
Thursday Jun 29, 1972 p. 3
Last Rites Held June 21 For Mary Brown, 96
Funeral services for Mrs. Marion (Mary Alice) Brown, 96, of Bedford, held June 21 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Mr. Carl Cummings. Mrs. Brown died at her home near Bedford June 19, 1972. Interment was at Forest Grove Cemetery, Taylor County.
Mary Alice Ernest, daughter of August and Hannah Dietsch Ernest, was born near Marshalltown, Iowa, September 8, 1875.
She moved with her parents to Taylor County, Iowa, when she was a small girl and the family located on a farm in Jackson Township in the Forest Grove area where she attended the public school and grew to adulthood.
In 1895 she was united in marriage to Francis Marion Brown, at the home of the brideÕs parents. They moved to the farm in Jackson Township and with the exception of four years she has continued to reside on the same farm. To them were born five children to bless this home. Mr. Brown passed away in 1950.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Jean who died in 1918 and Ferne who died in 1929, two sisters, Rose Larison and Maude Spurgeon, three brothers, Frank, Fred, and Willis Ernest.
Left to cherish memories of her good life are three children: Bertha Risser Rowe, Harold Brown and his wife Marvel, and Dean Brown; five grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one sister, Loula Reece of Mt. Ayr, Iowa, and two brothers, Herman Ernest of Clarinda, Iowa, and Glen Ernest of Bedford; nieces, nephews; other relatives and many friends.
She united with the Methodist Church early in her youth.
She loved her family, her home, and her friends, and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 13, 1950 [p. 1]
Marion Brown Dies At Home This A.M.
[Francis] Marion Brown, a pioneer resident of Taylor County, died at his home east of Bedford this morning, Thursday, July 13. The arrangements for the last rites have not been made this (Thursday) afternoon. For particulars about the funeral call the Wetmore Funeral Home.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday July 13, 1950 [p. 1]
Ben Long Died At Clarinda Saturday
B. E. Long, a resident of Bedford practically all of his life, died Saturday, July 8 after having been in failing health for more than a year.
The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Robert M. Peters. Burial was in the Bedford Cemetery.
Benjamin Earl Long, son of Hiram M. [arshall] and Mary C. Mattice Long, was born September 10, 1884 in Bedford, Iowa, being aged 65 years, 9 months and 28 days at the time of his death. He was the grandson and son of pioneer Taylor County residents and attended the Bedford schools.
He was married on June 17, 1908 to Miss May Meek and their early life was spent on a farm northeast of town. He continued farming and dairying for several years on an acreage adjoining Bedford.
Ben, as he was familiarly known, was city night watchman of Bedford for seventeen years, resigning that work March 1, 1949 on account of his health. His weakened heart was not able to withstand an attack of pneumonia and he closed his eyes like a tired child and peacefully went to sleep. He was a member of the Bedford Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife and three daughters. They are: Florence, Mrs. Paul H. Burt of Seattle, Wash.; Ruth, Mrs. Norman W. Butterfield of Gerber, Calif.; Mary, Mrs. Stephen Rewak of San Francisco. Also by three sons-in-law and seven grandchildren; his brother, Forest P. [reston] Long of Minneapolis, Minn.; his sister, Miss Cecile F. Long of Bedford; one nephew, James N. Long of Pomona, Calif.
Times-Republican
Thursday July 17, 1930 p. 1, 4
Henry P. Long, Pioneer, Passed Away Saturday
One of Taylor CountyÕs Most Prominent Men
Was 78 Years Old
Mr. Long Had Been Retired From Active Business For The Past Four Years
Henry P. Long had been identified with financial interests both in an official and private capacity in Taylor County for a long period and his record throughout the entire time has been such as commanded admiration and awakened respect. It is the records of such men that stand as contradictory evidence of the statement, too often heard, that America is given over to the spirit of commercialism; that business and naught else claims the attention and efforts of our leading men. For many years he was cashier of the CitizensÕ Bank of Bedford. Bedford knew Henry P. Long as a financier of ability, but knew him, moreover, as a public-spirited citizen. The great interests of the county at large---politics, the church and the charities---have made claims upon his attention, claims that he has fully met, and while the business activity and prosperity of the city have been greatly augmented through his labors, her public welfare has profited by his efforts and his history is one which reflects credit and honor upon Taylor County.
He was born in Greencastle, Indiana, Feb. 22, 1852, a son of W. [illiam] M. P. and Hannah (Pope) Long, natives of Virginia and Ohio respectively. The father was a mason and contractor who came to Iowa about 1855 and for two years lived at Chariton. He then removed to Bedford, where he carried on general merchandising and also operated a brick kiln and stone quarry.
Henry P. Long was reared in Bedford from the age of five years and its history was therefore largely familiar to him. He has, in fact, left the impress of his individuality upon the records of the city, as he was more or less closely associated with public affairs. He attended the public schools here and afterward engaged in clerking for his father in a hardware store for a short time. When twenty years of age he became deputy county treasurer and filled the position for five years. He afterward spent one year in California and upon his return to Bedford he secured a clerkship in the clothing store of John Graff, with whom he remained for a year. He next became assistant in the post office under his brother-in-law, M. [artin] V. King, after which he returned to the county treasurerÕs office as deputy. There he remained until 1880, when he was elected county auditor, serving for six years. His re-election was proof of the confidence reposed in him and the expression of approval of his course during his first term. Before leaving the office, he formed a partnership with L. J. Jones in the real estate business and on the 10th of August 1887, he became cashier of the Citizens Bank, which position he filled until about 15 years ago. Since that time he has been engaged in the real estate and insurance business.
Mr. Long was married on the 15th of October 1878, to Miss Carrie F. Parks. To this union were born four children, Harry B., of Lakin, Kans.; Walter F. [red], of Kansas City, Mo.; Ralph E. [merson], of Shenandoah, and Mary Long Moore, of Bedford. His wife and four children survive him. There are also four grandchildren, Henry Moore of Bedford, and Dorothy, Frances and Brooks Long of Shenandoah, as well as several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
He was a member of the Methodist church and occupied an enviable position in the social circles of the city. Mr. Long held membership in Taylor Lodge, No. 156, A. F. & A. M., Triangle Chapter, No. 68, R. A. M., and Knights of Pythias lodge. He was a supporter of the Republican Party and in an early day was township clerk. He had served as secretary and treasurer of the Taylor County Fair Association and was always interested in all the movements which promoted the general welfare of the community. In 1887 he was elected secretary of the independent school district of Bedford for one year and then became a director for two years. For one term he was not connected with the board, but in 1893 was again chosen a director and from 1894 until March 1908, was president of the board.
Mr. Long had been in failing health for three or four years, but was generally ill for only about a week. On Friday, July 11, he suffered a stroke of paralysis, lingering on, unconscious, until 10 oÕclock Saturday morning, when he passed away. He was the last member of his fatherÕs family, one of a family of eight children, all of his brothers and sisters having preceded him in death.
The funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2:00 oÕclock, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery. The Masonic Order gave their services at the grave.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 14, 1935 p. 4
Walter Long Buried In Fairview Cemetery
Walter F. [red] Long was born in Bedford Feb. 28, 1882. He was the second of four children born to Mr. and Mrs. H. [enry] P. Long [Carrie Parks] and was the first of three children to go to his last resting place. His death occurred after a severe attack of influenza.
He received his education in the Bedford public schools and was graduated from the high school with the class of Õ02. Soon after his graduation he went west and spent some time as an employee in the Yellowstone National Park. A little over 20 years ago he located in Kansas City, Mo., where he was employed by the Swift Packing Company. Here he was married to Doan Hankins and they continued to make their home in Kansas City until 1930, when they went to Los Angeles. Here Mr. Long had employment with different meat packing companies. Mrs. Long died in 1933.
Surviving relatives are his mother, Mrs. H. [enry] P. Long of Bedford; two brothers, Harry B. Long of Lakin, Kans., and Ralph E. [merson] Long of Shenandoah; one sister, Mrs. Mary Long Moore of Bedford. There are also two nephews, Henry Moore of Bedford and Brooks Long of Shenandoah, and two nieces, Dorothy and Frances Long of Shenandoah.
Mr. Long was a member of the Methodist church and of the Shrine degree of the Masonic lodge.
Times-Republican
Thursday March 24, 1927 p. 1, 4
Hi Long, Pioneer And State Agent, Passed Away Fri.
Mr. Long Was An Active Man All During His Life time
Was 72 Years Old
He Was Notable Over State of Iowa And A Life Long Republican of County
In the harness right up to the last, H. [iram] M. (Hi) Long passed away at his home in Bedford on last Friday evening about 10:30 oÕclock, at the age of 72 years, 3 months and six days. Mr. Long had been in failing health for a few years past, but had kept on the alert on account of his work to further his ambition as state agent for the state department that he liked so well.
His ability was highly recognized with the department while serving in that capacity and he has had a very notable career. He has been recognized in many of the most important state cases and as most of the people in this section know, he was the main individual who played the prominent role in bringing Carl Hough to justice in the McKenney case in Bedford, his home town.
A common statement made by Mr. Long was that Òhalf the men in the penitentiaries today got there by talking when they were first arrested.Ó
The immediate family have received many letters and telegrams from officials of the state at Des Moines and from other sources in respect to his death, and their heartfelt feeling for him. The essence of a few follows:
J. E. Risden, Des Moines, Chief of the Department of Justice and Bureau of Investigation, paid his respects by telegram. G. W. Atkins, a field man, also.
Attorney General Fletcher says many of the men that he has helped to bring to the bar of justice will lament his passing, because in his work he never violated the confidence of even a criminal.
Fleming Brothers, private detectives of Des Moines, say: ÒHe left a good name in his long career in public and private life, and those who knew him best will mourn the loss of a sincere and faithful friend and a high minded citizen.Ó
Former Attorney General Ben J. Gibson; Wm. R. Blake, assistant secretary in the Iowa Senate and Mrs. Edith Rock of Des Moines, State Board of Parole, wife of the former chief of the Bureau of Investigation, were among letters of sympathy to the family. The Detlings, whose boy was stabbed and died at the hands of Jack Stipes, garage man at Spencer, Ia., was among the letters received by the family, in whose estimation (Hi) was Òace high,Ó and brought the guilty to justice and gained a confession there from.
There were three state agents present at the funeral services, as follows: Hi Yackey, Ray Scott and Mr. OÕDonnell.
Funeral services were conducted from the home in Bedford on Monday, March 21st, 1927, at 2:00 p. m.
H. [iram] M. [arshall] Long was one of the best-known citizens of Bedford and Taylor County, not only from the fact that he had been active in business circles and also as a farmer and stock raiser, but also because of his close connection with affairs relative to the public good. For four years he filled the office of county sheriff and was deputy sheriff for twenty years, and for several years has been connected with the State Department of Justice as a special agent, having been appointed by Governor W. L. Harding in 1916 and held this position continuously up to the time of his death. In all relations of life, his forceful personality and earnest purpose have been felt as factors in the growth and progress of the community. He is a native son of Iowa, having been born in Chariton, Lucas County, Dec. 12, 1854. His father, W. [illiam] M. P. Long, was a native of Virginia, and was there reared. He afterward went to Ohio, where he married Hannah Pope, a native of that state.
In a recently published History of Methodism in Bedford, we find this paragraph. ÒDuring these years modern methods of heating and lighting were unknown but boys were available then as now, and we are indebted to Lafe, William, Henry and Hi Long for their faithfulness in cutting and carrying a large share of the wood supply. Candles to furnish light were made by Mother Long and her daughter.Ó
H. [iram] M. [arshall] Long was only about 3 years of age when brought by the family to Taylor County in 1857, and here he was reared amid the wild scenes and environment of frontier life, his memory forming a connecting link between the primitive past and progressive present. He could remember the time when most of the homes were small and when it was a severe struggle for existence on the part of many of the settlers but he lived to see the country converted into a rich and prosperous agricultural district, which is the home of a contented class of people. In his youthful days H. [iram] M. [arshall] Long devoted most of his time to the acquirement of an education and on arriving at mature years he engaged in farming, which he followed until 1882. He then removed to Bedford and filled the office of town marshal for three years, after which he served as deputy sheriff. In 1895 he was elected sheriff and filled the position for four years, while at length he was appointed to the position of deputy and continued to act in that capacity until January 1909. He served as a member of the council for four years, during which time he exercised his official prerogatives to uphold and advance many substantial measures for the cityÕs good. He has served as a delegate to the state and county conventions of the Republican Party, of which he had been a life-long and earnest supporter.
During the years between 1909 and 1916 Mr. Long gave his attention to his farm and to stock raising, and was employed as a salesman by the Iowa & Missouri Granite Works.
Mr. LongÕs interests, however, were not concentrated entirely upon political interests or activity. In fact he was well known as a leading and representative businessman of the county. In all of his business affairs he displayed keen judgment and whatever he undertook to do carried forward to successful completion. He built and owned the cement block factory in Bedford, had erected 3 or 4 residences, two livery barns, and in other ways had been connected with the substantial improvement of the city in which he made his home.
On the 15th of October, 1879, Mr. Long was united in marriage to Miss Mary Mattice, who was born in Adrian, Mich., but was reared in Page County, Ia., and is a daughter of William Mattice. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Long were born three children: Forest P. [reston], of Minneapolis, Minn.; B. [enjamin] E. [arl] of Bedford, and Cecile, who is Latin teacher in the Bedford High School.
Mr. Long was a consistent and worthy member of the Methodist church, active in its work and generous in its support. Mr. Long was an exemplary representative of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to the blue lodge and chapter at Bedford, while he and his wife were both members of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of the Knight Templar commandery at Creston, Ia., and of the Ancient and Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at St. Joseph, Mo. He likewise held membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and the Modern Woodman of America lodges and in some had filled all of the chairs. Spending most of his time in Taylor County, Mr. Long had become widely and favorably known in this part of the state. In all of his business relations he was ever found reliable as well as enterprising and progressive, and his genuine worth gained for him the unqualified respect and trust of his fellowmen. His office service, too, was most commendable and in many regards his was an exemplary life, well worthy of emulation.
The nearest surviving relatives are his wife, Mrs. Long, the three children, and one brother, Henry P. Long of Bedford, the only surviving member of his fatherÕs house. There are four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 4, 1959 p. 4
Forest P. Long Died In Minneapolis
Forest P. [reston] Long, son of Hiram [Marshall] and Mary [Mattice] Long, was born in Bedford, Iowa, on December 16, 1880, and passed away May 26, 1959, at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn., at the age of 78 years, 5 months, ten days.
On August 8, 1917, he was married to Bertha Nieman of Winchester, Illinois. The last 35 years of his life were spent in Minneapolis.
Surviving to mourn his death are his wife, Mrs. Bertha Long; and three nieces who live in California, the daughters of Ben and May M. [eek] Long.
Writing in a letter on May 30, the Rev. Irving Putnam of Minneapolis says in part, ÒThe Longs were one of the early families in Bedford. His mother was very active in the church. Forest and his brother Ben were reared in the church. His sister, Cecile Long, likewise was active in every way at church and a long time teacher in the Bedford Public Schools. He had lived in Minneapolis for many years and had been as regular and consistent a layman as I know. He and his wife were always in church, even months after his crippling aliment would normally have justified his absence. Forest loved his church. He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of Faith.Ó
This tribute from Dr. Irving E. Putnam, who was born in Bedford, and raised in boyhood near the Longs, was appreciated by the family, and Mrs. Forest Long was thankful that Dr. Putnam could officiate with Dr. Alvin R. Nygaard, their minister at Simpson Methodist Church in Minneapolis, when services were held at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary on Memorial Day.
On Monday of this week the services in Bedford were conducted by Rev. Anthony Blankers of the Bedford Methodist church at the Wetmore Funeral Home, and the body was interred in the family lot in Bedford cemetery.
Mrs. LongÕs sister, Mrs. Lee Overton, and son Richard; also Rowe Leib, a friend of the family, drove to Bedford from Winchester, Illinois, for the funeral. Mrs. LongÕs brother, Early Nieman and his wife from Alton, Illinois, were at the Minneapolis services. Visitors from out of town were also the Miss Grace Bessesen and Miss Florence Bessesen of Minneapolis, friends of Mr. and Mrs. Forest P. [reston] Long.
Times-Republican
Thursday June 4, 1914 p. 8
Obituary
Mrs. Forest Long
Dora Belle Nisbet was born in Rollo, Illinois October 2, 1882, and passed away at her home Wednesday morning June 3, at the age of 31 years, 5 months and 1 day.
Her girlhood and womanhood days, with the exception of a few years, were spent in Rollo. Miss Nisbet received her high school education in De Kalb and later took a course in domestic science at Lewis Institute in Chicago.
She was married June 6, 1906, to Mr. Forest P. [reston] Long of Bedford, Ia. For two years they lived near Rollo and in 1908 went to Bedford, Iowa. In March 1910 Mr. and Mrs. Long returned to Rollo and settled in their present home, where a little son, James Nisbet Long, came to them in 1912. The husband, little son, father, mother and sister survive Mrs. Long.
She was a member of the Congregational church in Rollo and was very much interested in the progress of the new church and parsonage.
Much as Mrs. Long loved life and bravely as she fought for it, she was reconciled to her going, and said it was GodÕs will. She maintained a cheerful, sweet, spirit to the end. The radiance and bravery of this spirit were felt by all who came in contact with her and the influence of her brief life rests as a benediction upon us.
The funeral service was held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 oÕclock and was conducted by Rev. H. H. Pittman, of the Rollo church. Rev. Canfield of the Methodist Episcopal church of Paw Paw offered a beautiful and comforting prayer and a quartet of singers from Paw Paw rendered three beautiful hymns. The six gentlemen who acted as pallbearers were Mrs. LongÕs cousins. The large concourse of friends who came to pay their mark of respect and sympathy filled the house and the surrounding lawn. The bier was literally buried beneath the floral offerings of loved ones and friends.
Bedford Free Press
Tuesday June 9, 1914
A telegram was received by relatives here Wednesday morning announcing the death of Mrs. Forest Long [Dora Belle Nisbet] at Rollo, Ill. Mrs. Long was a niece of Mrs. Hyde and was known by many Bedford people. B. [enjamin] E. [arl] Long left for Rollo immediately and H. [iram] M. [arshall] Long went Saturday to attend the funeral, which was held Sunday.
[LONG, DORA BELLE NISBET]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 4, 1914
Mrs. Forest Long Dead.
B. E. Long received a telegram Wednesday announcing the death of Mrs. Forest Long at Rollo, Ill., that morning. He departed today to attend the funeral. H. M. Long went Saturday. Mrs. Long was well known in Bedford and was a niece of Mrs. Hyde.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday April 19, 1945 [p. 1]
Ernest Long Dies
Ernest Long, son of Lafe [Marcus Lafayette] Long, died March 15, at the home of his brother, Arthur E.[dwin] Long, of Oklahoma City, Okla.
He was born January 2, 1875 in Bedford, where he went through the public schools.
When he was 15 years of age, the family moved to Oklahoma where he spent the rest of his life, living most of the time in Lawton, Okla.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 26, 1945 p. 4
Obituary – Ernest Long
Ernest Long, son of Lafe [Marcus Lafayette] Long, was born January 2, 1875 in Bedford, Iowa, where he went thru the public schools. When he was fifteen years of age the family moved to Oklahoma, where he spent the rest of his life, residing most of the time in Lawton, Okla. He was living with his brother in Oklahoma City when he died March 15, 1945. He is survived by one brother, Arthur E. [dwin] Long, 115 N. W. 22nd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 18, 1954 p. 7
Obituary – Alonzo Long
Alonzo Long, son of William and Elmira Long, was born April 10, 1874, at Isadora, Mo., and died Nov. 10, 1954 at the age of 80 years, seven months.
He was married to Amelia Boatman at Hopkins, Mo., July 1, 1896. To them two sons were born: George Orland Long of Plattsburg, Mo., and Mervin Wilder Long of Bedford.
Alonzo Long was the 14th child of a family of 17 children, and now all of them are gone but one brother, William, of Grant Junction, Colo. His wife, Amelia, died September 30, 1936. The later years of his life were spent at the home of his son, Mervin, in Bedford.
Besides the two sons, George Orland and Mervin Wilder, and the one brother, William, he leaves four grandchildren.
Mr. Long united with the Methodist church at Gaynor City, Mo., Dec. 3, 1907.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Robt. M. Peters of the Bedford Methodist church at the Shum Funeral Home Saturday, Nov. 13, at 1:30 p. m. Burial was at Hopkins.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 13, 1956 [p. 1]
Walter Long, 66, Killed Near Siam
Walter E. Long, 66, Braddyville farmer, was killed instantly in a one-car accident a mile and a half southeast of Siam at 6:15 p. m. Wednesday, Dec. 5. Long was driving towards Bedford when he apparently lost control of his car and it veered into a ditch in front of the Orie Woldruff farm home, rolling over twice. The 1946 Ford coupe was demolished.
Surviving are his wife, a son Max of Braddyville; two brothers, Clarence of Maitland, Mo. and Fred of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and three sisters, Mrs. Ada Higgins of Thatcher, Ariz., Mrs. Anna Conley of Union City, Tenn., and Mrs. Sabitha Fishell of Brooks, Iowa.
Funeral services were conducted at the Braddyville Methodist Church Friday at 2 p. m. with the Rev. Everett Burham pastor of the church, officiating. Interment was in the Braddyville cemetery.----Clarinda Herald-Journal
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September10, 1953 p. 2
Lola Long Obituary
Mrs. Lola Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. [obert] A. [lexander] Henderson [Margaret Gallaugher] , was born in 1868 and died at the home of Rev. and Mrs. C. Hawthorne Saturday, August 29. She was married in 1900 to Wilber M. Long and they made Clearfield their home until the death of Mr. Long, May 12, 1932. A nephew, Wilbert, and a niece, Viva Long, were raised and educated by Mr. and Mrs. Long. Mrs. Long was a member of the United Presbyterian church.
Surviving are the nephew, Wilbert Long, Cedar Rapids; and niece, Viva Hawthorne, Clarinda; one sister, Mrs. Marie Brown, Hastings, Nebr.; two brothers, Houston Henderson of North Carolina and Wm. [Lee] Henderson. Interment was in Clearfield cemetery, following funeral services Tuesday in Clarinda.
Times-Republican
Tuesday March 28, 1905
Death Desolates A Home
Mrs. Dr. Long of Gravity Departs This Life Sunday Morning
Died, at her home in Gravity on Sunday morning at 7 oÕclock, Mrs. May Long, aged 42 years.
The maiden name of the deceased was May Turner. She was born in Taylor County in 1863 and ever since had made this her home. Nearly a quarter of a century ago she was wedded to Dr. Long at her parentsÕ home near Bedford. For a year or more they lived in this city, then for a short time at College Springs, and since that and for nearly two decades Gravity has been their home.
Two children came to bless their home and still remain to comfort the bereaved and loving husband. Myrtle and Roy, though both grown to maturity, still live at the parental home.
Besides the husband and children, of the near relatives of the deceased who survive her there are, her mother, who lives at New Market; one sister, who lives at Wayne, Neb.; one at Beloit, Kan.; Mrs. Will Harris, who lives near here, and one brother whose home is in Shenandoah. All are at Gravity except the sister in Nebraska.
Mrs. Long has been ailing for a year but has only been seriously ill for two weeks. Several days ago it was seen that there could be no hope, and though death came not unexpectedly it was no less sad and sorrowful to the heartbroken relatives and loving friends.
The funeral will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2 oÕclock p. m. at the M. E. church in Gravity, conducted by Rev. Farley. The casket will be opened at the house from 10 until 1. Interment at Gravity cemetery.