Adams, Mary –
Mary Adams was born November 17, 1847 at Cincinnati, Ohio. She died at Bakersfield, Calif. Feb. 23, 1927 at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 6 days. She was married to Thomas Adams on December 18, 1866. Mr Adams passed away in 1908. Five children survive: W. B. Adams, of Dixon, Ill., Mrs. S. C. Long, of Bakersfield, Cal., E, M. and N. D. Adams, of Des Moines. The youngest son, Thomas Chester died on July 19, 1924. Mrs. Adams was associated with the M. E. church all her life.
Funeral services were held in Lenox, Sunday, February 27. Her old Sunday school class and the W. R. C., of which she had been a member, attended-the funeral services in a body. Rev. Stroud conducted the funeral. He was assisted by Rev. McCrory. Mrs. Adams lived in Lenox many rears and was a woman of sterling worth. The church was filled with old friends and neighbors.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 3, 1927
Bardwell, Emily S. –
Miss Emily S. Bardwell was born near Altona, Knox county, Illinois, March 15, 1858 and died at Tinsman, Ark. January 25, 1927 at the age of 68 years, 10 months and 15 days. When a girl of 17 years old she and her parents moved to Adams, County, Iowa and made that her home until 12 years ago when she moved to Arkansas.
She leaves to mourn her loss, a sister, Mrs. E. M. Granger of Lenox, Iowa and a brother A. J. Bardwell of Farnam, Nebr.; and six nephews and five nieces. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. To know Aunt Em was to love her.
The funeral was held at the M.E. church in Lenox January 29th, at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Stroud officiating.
The relatives attending from a distance were her brother-in-law, S.D. Mercer of Tinsman, Ark. and a niece, Mrs. E. W. Bardwell of Chicago; Mrs F. D. Haggard of Chicago.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 10, 1927
Benson, Willliam Z.
William Z. Benson was born in Ross county, Ohio, June 25th, 1854, and passed away Dec. 16, 1922. He has been a resident of Lenox for about ten years. He moved to Marion county, Iowa, in his youth and remained there until 1874 when he moved to Taylor county.
In 1873 he was married to Margaret N. Baxter of Oskaloosa, la. To this union seven children were born. His first wife Margaret N., died March 27, 1896. He was married the second time to Josephine Garver of Des Moines, February 4, 1809.
He is survived by his wife, three sisters, Mary J. Robinson of Council Bluffs, Mary Ann Wiley and Mrs. Sanford Dickey of Des Moines; Robert E. of Lebanon W. E. of Omaha and G. Z. of Lenox; one daughter, Mrs Beulah Noble of Omaha, sixteen grandchildren of eleven boys and five girls; Albert, Pearl, Mary J. and Bertha proceeded him in death.
About a year ago Mr. Benson united with the Church of Christ. At one time he was a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and Masonic lodges.
The funeral services were conducted at the Church of Christ, Monday afternoon, Rev. F. C. McCallon officiating. Interment in Fairview cemetery.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 21, 1922
Buncutter, J. H. -
J, H, Buncutter, an ideal citizen and business man, and veteran traveling salesman, died at the family home, 210 South Summer Avenue, at lO:15o'clock this morning, at the age of sixty-five years.
Mr Buncutter had been ill for almost four weeks, and during the past two weeks his life had been despaired of.
For the past twenty-five years he has represented the Samuel Mahon Wholesale Co., in the Creston territory, and was one of the best known salesmen in this section of the country. He was a life member of the Fraternal Order of Elks,: also a member of the Masonic fraternity, his membership being in the Empire lodge, No. 269, A. F. & A.M., at Ottumwa.
Arrangements have been made to hold brief services at Deitrick's Chapel at 10:00 o'clock Saturday morning to be conducted by his pastor, Rev. David Ferguson, after which the body will be taken to Ottumwa on No 6, where the burial services proper will be conducted at the home of Mr. Buncutter's mother, at 2”00 o'clock Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 by Rev. Ferguson, under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity.
--Creston Advertiser, Dec. 22nd
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 28, 1922
David, Mary J. -
Miss Mary J. David died at her home in Creston Sunday noon, following a brief illness. Miss David had been drawn for jury service during the present term of court. Last week she served as part of the Cullings –Gibson suit jury. On Saturday morning she reported at the court house too ill to continue as a juror on the case, and was excused for the remainder of the court.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Creston Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. W. Graham.
Miss David, who formerly lived in the Stringtown vicinity, is well known is both Taylor and Adams counties. She was an aunt of Mrs. George Rood of this city.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 24, 1927
Griffin, Walter Gardner –
Walter G. Griffin was born, on April 12th, 1835, at Hoboken, N. Y. At the age of 12 years he came to Peoria Co., Illinois, with his father, mother and three sisters. He was raised in the Episcopal faith as a child, but when the family moved to the west (as Illinois then was) there was no Episcopal church there. A few years later, the father died and the mother and sisters went back to their home in the east. But Walter loved the west and his grandfather, Peter Griffin, begged to be left in his care. He worked for his grandfather until 1864, when he was married to Elizabeth Tilbert, who passed away May 15, 1907. To this union was born four children, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Owen, Mrs. Gordon and Lee, all near him
In the fall of ’69, he came to Taylor county, Iowa where he resided until the time of his death. Here he watched the development of the country from the very beginning. He helped plow the land in Lenox, where Main street now is. He boarded the hands that helped build the first railroad through Lenox, and heard the first train whistle that came into Lenox.
Walter was ever a kind and loving father, a true and steadfast friend, ready to help those in need and with a good word for everybody. For the past several months he has longed to go home. He talked of his faith in God. He said that
the Lord had been very kind and gracious to him in giving him so many years to live, and to be with his children. He was ready to go, saying that he had been living on borrowed time for several years.
Surviving him are his four children, five grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He departed this life at the age of 91 years, 10 months and 11 days. May he rest in peace.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 3, 1927
Hale, Margaret Hutchison -
Margaret Hutchison was born a Readstown, Wis. Sept. 29th, 1842, died at Ingleside, Neb. April 14th,1922, aged 79 years, 9 months and 26 days. She was married to Nathan Hale, Oct. 9, 1859. To this union were born six children, four boys and two girls. Her husband and five children have preceded her to the Great Beyond. She was a member of the M. E. church of Lenox for a number of years, She was a loving wife and mother and a
friend in all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her death, one son and five grand children and five great grand children.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 9, 1922
Hendricks, J. M. -
Dr. J. M. Hendricks, 66, osteopathic physician, suffered a heart attack while attending the meeting of Mt. Ayr Lodge No. 169, I.O. 0. F., Tuesday evening. He
was taken to his home in south Mt. Ayr, where he was made comfortable
and the friends who accompanied him home received from him assurance that he would be all right. A short time later he suffered another attack and Dr.
C. T. Lesan was summoned, but life passed out before the physician reached the home.
The death of Dr. .Hendricks casts a shadow of mourning over the community. He had resided here only a few months, coming to Mt. Ayr from Winterset. Previous to locating at Winterset he was successfully engaged in the practice of his profession in Lenox. Since locating in Mt. Ayr he has visited Tingley two days each week, and in both Mt. Ayr and Tingley was building a good practice.
The body will be taken to Sac City for burial.—Mt, Ayr Record News
The news of Dr. Hendricks' death brought sadness to his many of old friends in this city, where he practiced several years.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 17, 1927
Hughes, David Tully –
David Tully Hughes was born June 27th, 1898 at Lenox, Iowa. He united with the United Presbyterian church of this place December 22, 1907. He resided with his parents in Lenox until 1915 when he removed to Bedford with his father’s family. He attended high school in Bedford, and graduated with honors in 1917.
After graduation he entered the office of county auditor as clerk under his father, who was then county auditor. In 1918 he entered the Student’s Army training corp at Ames, Iowa. From there he was sent to Camp Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas, where he remained until he was discharged from service.
He was united in marriage to Miss Esther Paul, at Des Moines on February 5, 1921, and they lived happily until his death.
His life was one of uprightness, honesty, integrity and unselfishness, always looking on the bright side of every problem. To his friends he was ever an inspiration for higher thinking and better living. His life was one of service to
others—scattering love and sunshine about him. The valiant fight to regain his health was made for love of his dear ones. To the end he was unfaltering in his faith in God and his last words were a declaration of this faith and a great comfort to his family.
Short funeral services were held it the home in Creston on Monday afternoon, and were conducted by Rev. Graham. The body was brought to Lenox, where funeral services were held from the U. P. church, conducted by Rev. Greer McCrory.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 10, 1927
Jarvis, Louise “Billy” -
(Bedford Times-Republican)
Little "Billy" Louise Jarvis, the two year ,old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Jarvis, was scalded to death Tuesday morning at their home in Malcolm,
Iowa, News was received here by friends of the family to this effect, and the story was short and an old familiar tale—the little one had fallen into a tub of
boiling water left standing on the floor, while the busy mother was attending to other household duties.
Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis as well as little "Billy" Louise are well known to many about here, Mr. Jarvis having been the contractor on the Gravity and also the
New Market Primary roads, and this sudden ending of their loved little one is a sad blow to all of their acquaintances here.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 30, 1922
Lock, Evelyn May –
Evelyn May Lock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Lock, was born in Grant township, Adams county, Iowa, March 12th, 1914, and died at Mason City, la., Dec. 22, 1922, at the age of 8 years, 9 months and 10 days. Although but a small child she took great interest in her Sunday school work, attending the Grove Evangelical Sunday School at Mason City. At the time of her illness she was just promoted to the 3rd grade in the McKinley schools Short funeral services were held in Mason City on Sunday afternoon, being attended by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. She leaves to mourn her demise her sorrowing parents and one brother, Raymond, age 10 years, and all four of her grandparents, and a large circle of other near relatives and friends. Interment at Lenox, Tuesday Dec. 26.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 28, 1922
Long, Hiram M. “Hi” -
Hi Long, of Bedford, one of the most widely known men of the state died at his home last Friday night.
He was born at Chariton in 1854 and had lived in Bedford since 1857. He was elected sheriff in 1895 and served four years in that capacity and twenty years as deputy. Since becoming state agent he had an active part in some notable cases, particularly the Thorsday case in Des Moines, and the McKenney case at Bedford. His ability to successfully obtain confessions from suspected criminals was highly regarded.” Half the men in the penitentiaries got there by talking when they were first arrested" was a common statement of his.
He was active in Masonic affairs and belonged to the Knights Templar of Creston and the Mystic Shriners of St. Joseph, Mo. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias and had held all chairs in those lodges at Bedford. He was a member of the Methodist church. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter, and a brother. Funeral services were held Monday.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday March 24, 1927
Manroe, Bonnie Bell -
Bonnie Bell Manroe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Manroe was born September 18, 1921, and entered her heavenly home February 4, 1927 at the age of 5 years, 5 months and 26 days.
She is survived by one sister, Rose Emma, two brother, Ben Clark and Phillip Lee, her father, mother, grandmother and other relatives and friends. She came a little ray of God's sunshine, the brightness of whose light shall linger with and beckon us through the years. .
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 10, 1927
Miller, Alex -
Alex Miller, democratic candidate for governor last November and well known newspaper man died at his home in Washington Sunday. The funeral was held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Miller had been ill for about two months. He was the editor and publisher of the Washington Democrat until 1919. Mr. Miller was a popular lecturer and had spoken from platforms all over the state.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 10, 1927
Moyle, Sarah Louisa Ida North -
Sarah Louise Ida North was born in Auglaze county, .Ohio, July 24, 1845, and died at the homo of her son, BIaine, north of Lenox on the night of Dec. 22, 1922, at the ripe old age of 77 years, 5 months and 25 days. She was one of a family of eight children only two of which now remain. Her father’s name was William North and her mother’s maiden name was Wealthy Weed. In 1856 she came to Johnson county, Iowa and a little later moved with her father to Page county, near Essex, where he was one of the early settlers. After Mrs. Moyle’s marriage to Mr. J. J. Moyle they moved from Page county to Washington county, and in 1888 the came to Lenox, where Mr. Moyle died the same year. To this union were born two sons, Blaine and Hudd. Mrs. Moyle united with the Baptist church in her early childhood but after her marriage she joined with her husband the United Presbyterian church where her membership remained till the time of her death.
The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Dr. Davidson, in the Lenox United Presbyterian church Sabbath afternoon at 2:30, Dec. 24, 1922. The test was Psalm 35:14 "I bowed heavily as one that mourneth for his mother." The interment was in the Fairview cemetery. Mrs Moyle led n quiet Christian life, and was much loved by her many friends. Her home, was the throne of her influence and her mother love beautiful and constant.
Those from a distance attending the funeral were; Mr. Frank Wright and Mr. Frank Moyle of Cannon City, Colo.; Mrs. LaReina, Mrs. Minnie Walker of
Magnolia, Minn.; Mrs. Ida Bellis of Castana, Iowa; Mrs. Grace Votaw of Well Fleet, Nebr.; and Prof. Budd Moyle of Maquekota, Iowa
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 28, 1922
Nagel, John –
John Nagel Sr. died at his home, this city at 10 a.m. Monday. Mr. Nagle has lived in and near Lenox for forty years and has always proven himself one of our good substantial citizens. He was 82 years of age at the time of his passing. Mrs. Nagle died a quarter of a century ago and Mr. Nagle has remained in the home under the care of his daughter. The funeral will be held from the Catholic church Thursday at 9 a.m. An obituary will appear next week.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 31, 1927
Nagel, John -
John Nagle was born in Canada November 26, 1844. He died on March 28, 1927. He came to Iowa in 1877 and lived on a farm south of town until 1910, when he moved to Lenox, where he resided until the time of his death. The funeral was held from the Catholic church Thursday, March 31, at 9:00
o’clock. The services were conducted by Father Pouget, assisted by Rev. L. J. Enright, of Davenport.
Mr. Nagle is survived by three daughters, two sons and seven grandchildren. His wife had preceded him in death twenty-five years ago. His sons, T. J. Nagle,
from Drinkwater, Saskatchewan, Canada; J. F. Nagle, from Kansas City, and a daughter, Miss Mary, from Des Moines, were here for the funeral. Another daughter, Margaret, whose home is in Montana, was unable to be present. His daughter, Miss Francis, has kept the home for her father since the passing of his wife so long ago.
The death of John Nagle takes from our midst another of the pioneers of the town, a man whose integrity was never questioned, whose character was above reproach.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 7, 1927
Peak, Joel -
Joel Peak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Peak, of Creston, was instantly killed in an auto accident Sunday. He was returning from the Red Oak fire when the car in which he was riding with four other boys was overturned after throwing a
front tire and rim. Joel's neck was broken. The others escaped with minor bruises. The parents formerly lived in Lenox
Funeral services for Joel Peak were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 at the Immaculate Conception church. The service was conducted by Rev. H. V. Malone. Interment was made in Calvary cemetery. Joel is survived by his
father, mother, one sister, Katherine, at home, and one brother Edward, also at home.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 13, 1927
Plummer, J. R. -
(Bedford Times-Republican)
Attorney J. R. Plummer died at the home of his son in Clearfield, Saturday evening in his 72nd year. He was one of Clearfield's honored citizens and had many friends throughout the county who will extend their sympathy to the bereaved family in this the hour of their great sorrow. The funeral was held Monday at the M. E. church where all the pastors of the city were present. The address was made by Rev. Johnson. His text was, "I will not leave you comfortless". The funeral was largely attended, the church being packed to its capacity. The Times extends its deepest sympathy.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 7, 1922
Strange, Jane Strange –
Dies at 103 Years
Mrs. Jane Strange, familiarly known throughout Taylor county as "Aunt Jane" Strange, died at her home in Clearfield, Friday, January 14th. Her birthday was
on Christmas day and until last October was in the best of health Since that date she has been in failing health. She was born in Illinois in 1823. Her maiden name was Strange, and she married a man by the name of Strange, so she has always been Jane Strange. Her husband died many years ago and there are no descendant. She was the oldest person in the county, and doubtless the oldest one in Iowa.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 20, 1927
Thompson, Marie Magadalene Eberle –
Marie Magadalene Eberle was born in Lenox, Iowa, January [?] 1884 and married May [?] to Osceola Thompson and died at the St. Thomas hospital at Marshalltown, Iowa March 26, 1927 at the age of 43 years. Beside her husband she leaves her three children, Verda, Velda and Ronald, relatives and a host of friends Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 31, 1927
Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Presbyterian Church. A short prayer service was held at the home [?] Webster St. at three o’clock Sunday afternoon by the Pastor Rev. Jacobs.
The funeral and burial services took place at her childhood home in Lenox, Iowa Wednesday afternoon at 2:30.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 31, 1927
Tuttle, Mary Ellen Oliver -
The passing of an old resident of Lenox and this vicinity that brought sadness to the hearts of all of those who had known her—for to know her was to call her friend—was that of Mrs. Marion F. Tuttle. Mrs. Tuttle had not been strong for some time and about two weeks ago fell and injured her hip. She did not gain and Tuesday morning a stroke was suffered. Her children were summoned and reached her bedside before the end which came Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m.
The funeral services were held from the United Presbyterian church of which she had been a member since girlhood. Rev. W. Greer McCrory conducted the funeral services. Burial took place in Fairview cemetery.
Mary Ellen Oliver was born in Elmira, Ill. October 12, 1865, and died in Lenox, Iowa, March 23, 1927. She was the daughter of Adam and Agnes Oliver with whom she lived in Elmira until she was united in marriage to Marion F. Tuttle, on September 29, 1897. After their marriage they moved to Harvard, Nebraska where they lived for some years, then moving to Lenox, where they have lived ever since.
Early in life she united with the United Presbyterian Church and has been a faithful member ever since, being a regular member until failing health hindered, and being active in the various organizations of the church.
Mrs. Tuttle is survived by her husband, Marion Tuttle, of Lenox, and by four children: Glen O., of Kewanee, Ill.; Frank F. of Chicago; Jean A. (Mrs. Reed) of Clarks, Nebr.; and Ruth A., of Lenox. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Jessie Tunnicliff of Burwell, Nebr.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. E. J. Reed, Clarks, Nebr., G. O. Tuttle, Kewanee, Ill.; F. F. Tuttle, of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Jessie Tunnicliff, Burwell, Nebr., Mrs. L. M. Ham, Toulon, Ill.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 31, 1927
Weed, Fred -
Word has been received of the death, of Fred Weed, of Lawrence, Kan. He died last week following a stroke, Mr. Weed was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Will Hayes and his wife has visited Lenox on several occasions. Years ago Mr. Weed's parents had a harness shop here. Later the father, J. W. Weed was editor of the Free-Press in Corning for many years. News of the passing of Mr. Weed was a great shock to his many Iowa friends.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 3, 1927 |