Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries
transcribed by: Lorelei Rusco - lorerus@iowatelecom.net
 
 

Anderson, Nils August -

Nils August Anderson was born in Alcorp, Sweden, October 24, 1845. Died at Lenox, Iowa, August 17, 1914, aged 68 years.  He came to this country when

he was a lad of 18, and during the last 20 years of his life has made his home in Iowa, living in Lenox most of that time. He was engaged in the shoe business for about 34 years but had to retire from active service about 3½ years ago on account of failing health.

He was confirmed in the Lutheran church in Sweden and was converted in Weldon, Ill., and united with the M. E. church in 1894, and has been a member of that church ever since. While in good health he attended the services regularly but was not able to of late years.  He often looked forward to and spoke about the time of his departure from this earth, making different requests.  He was a very plain man and never cared for display, and had

requested that no flowers be used at his funeral.

He had been at Excelsior Springs for about 12 weeks taking treatment, hoping to be benefited by the same. But as he was not gaining strength the last two weeks it was thought best to bring him home last Tuesday, August  10th.

Thursday night following, he was taken with paralysis of the brain and endured much suffering that night, but towards day break began getting easier, although unconscious, and gradually grew weaker until the end, which came peacefully and without struggle on Monday morning the 17th, at 2:30 o’clock. 

He has eight children living, two, Anna and Arthur, having died in infancy. Also leaves fourteen grandchildren. The children are Chas. A. of Moccasin, Mont.;

Mrs. Hulda  Larson, Adrian, Wash.; Mrs. Nettie Togle, Jonesboro, Ark.; Edward C., Alburnett, la.; Mrs. Carrie Moore, Lenox, la.; Mrs, Emma Johnson, Blue Creek, Wash.; Algort E., Dayton. Ohio and Elmer G. of Creston, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at M. E. church, Lenox, la., Tuesday, August i8th at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Morgan. His tired body was laid to rest in

Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 20, 1914

Bell, John

Bell, Mrs. John T.

Roy Clark, a hired man, murdered John T. Bell and wife at their home north of Stanton, last Saturday night. Clark did the killing with a shot gun after Bell

and his wife had retired for the night. After killing the parents Clark went to a room where three daughters slept, with the purpose of killing them. The girls pleaded for their lives and Clark relented.  The murderer made no effort to

escape but sat in the yard until arrested by officers from Red Oak.  No motive has been found to prompt such an act. Mr. and Mrs. Bell moved from Missouri to Montgomery county last spring. Clark is 26 years old. His home is in Creston, Iowa.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 27, 1914

Bestor, Anna Margaret Brown  –

Anna Margaret Brown, daughter of  Rev.M. M. and Agnes Lange, was born at Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio, November 16, 1848; was united in marriage March 30, 1871 to Dryden Bestor at Manmouth, Ill. died Nov. 23, 1914, at the home of her son at Greene, Iowa and was  interred by the side of her husband at Lone Tree, Iowa.

She was the mother of four children, Mrs Alice Riggle of Medialia, Minn.; Walter I. who died in childhood; Perry H. of Greene, Iowa; and Mrs Clara Phillips of Groton, South Dak.  Since the death of her husband in 1903 she has made her home with her children.  About three years ago she suffered a severe stroke of apoplexy from which she never fully recovered and a second attack Nov. 14, 1914 caused her death nine days later.

Her three children and one brother, Dr M M Brown, medical missionary of India, survive her.  She was a member of the United Presbyterian church during the greater part of her life, and it might be said of the life of the church,, her father having been one of the fifty ministers who where its founders.  At the time of her death she was a member of the Presbyterian church at Greene, Iowa.

Of her life and works can anything be added to the testimony given by her children?  “She was a Christian mother.”

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday November 26, 1914

Bruington, Eugene -

Eugene Bruington was born in Warren county, Illinois, November 25, 1847; Died at his home near Lenox, Iowa, July 18, 1814.  In October 1880 Mr. Bruington was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Burnett and the family lived in Illinois until the spring of 1895 when they moved to Taylor county,

la.where Mr. Bruington made his home until his death.

Besides his widow the deceased leaves to mourn his death six children; W. D. Bruingtou, Midway, N. D.; N. H. Bruington, Lenox, la.; Mrs. G. G. Ely, Lenox, la., Mrs. Hugh Edmunds, Winnemucca, Nev., Mrs Fred Wilson, Lenox, la., and Miss

Hazel who remains at the old home. Several relatives from a distance attended the funeral among whom were Mr. and Mrs. George Bruington, of Galesburg,

Ill., Mrs. Nannie Bruington, of Alexis, Ill., Henry Rhodes and two daughters, Clarinda, la., Mrs. Lizzie Overfelt, sister of Mrs.  E Brnington, Marshall, Okla., W. D. Bruington, Midway, N. D.

Funeral services were held from the Lenox Christian church, conducted

by the pastor, F. C. McCallon, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 and interment made in Fairview Cemetery.

During the 19 years residence in the same neighborhood Mr. Bruington made a host of loyal friends by his genial manner, a kindly disposition lo accommodate his neighbors, and unswerving business integrity. The neighborhood in which he lived will greatly miss Eugene Bruington.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 23, 1914

Buckner, Darthula Van Houten

Darthula Van Houten was born Nov. 24, 1867, died September 8, 1914, aged 46 years, 9 months and 14 days.  Deceased, the oldest child of D.H. and S. A. Van Houten, was born in a log cabin about five miles south of the present site of Lenox, where her parents built their first home.  Later the family removed to what is now known as the W G Griffin farm before the town of Lenox was located, and afterwards removed to a farm in the adjoining section.  With the exception of three brief intervals, when she lived twice with her parents in Bedford, and once with her husband in Creston, she has lived continuously in Lenox and vicinity.

In January 1885, she became a member of the Baptist Church at Bedford, and later became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Lenox.

On March 17, i886  she was united in marriage to W. A. Buckner, and to this union four children were born. While deceased devoted most of her time to her family she found time to take an active part in church work and other social duties. She was an active member of the Woman's Relief Corps and

Royal Neighbors of America.  Her father, mother, three sons and one

daughter, one grandson, five brothers and five sisters survive—one sister having died in March 1910. 

Funeral services were held from the M. E. church, Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 conducted by Rev. Walter A. Morgan. Interment was made m Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday September 10, 1914

Caldwell, Samuel Lewis -

Samuel Lewis Caldwell departed this life on the morning of June 9, after a lingering illness that lasted for some years. In the last clays there was a noticeable failure of the heart and the end soon came. In fact there was a great change in his condition since the death of his wife which occurred last February.  He never rallied from the shock occasioned by her death and the

loss of her presence and fellowship.  He had passed the three score and-ten, the allotted span of man's life. If he had lived until June 13 he would have been 78 years old. So he died full of years and ripe in the fruits of a noble manhood. But few men have lived a more exemplary life. His death called forth words of respect and commendation from many lips. He will be greatly missed in the community, although for some years he has been retired from the walks of public life. He is best remembered and appreciated not by those who knew him in more recent years but by those who knew him in the prime of his best

days and by that standard every man's worth should be determined.  A man is a child twice and a man once, and so those who loved Mr. Caldwell the most will insist on passing over the recent years when the infirmities of old age were creeping on and will think of him in those more remote years when he

was strong and stalwart and kind. 

Mr. Caldwell was born in Hardin Co., Ohio, June 13, 1836. When but a boy he came with the family to Illinois, then later he moved to Des Moines Co., la., where he lived for 36 years. Then for a short time he lived in Louisa Co. In

1894 he, with his family moved to Lenox, living for a while on a farm east of town and for the last 12 years a resident of the town.

Mr. Caldwell was married May 5, 1865 to Margaret Wylie Wilson.  To this union were born seven children, all of whom are still living. Mr. Caldwell served his country in the Civil War having enlisted in the First Illinois (Volunteer) Cavalry.  He was taken prisoner at Lexington, and finally discharged from service in St. Louis, Mo.

For many years he was a worthy and useful member of the United

Presbyterian Church which he served efficiently and faithfully in the office of the ruling elder in the congregation of Morning Sun, la., and since Nov. 22, 1903 in the Lenox congregation.

Much might be said with propriety about Mr. Caldwell. He was a rare character, a good citizen, a brave soldier, a faithful Christian, a devoted husband and parent, a loyal friend. In his departure the Nation has lost a loyal patriot and the Church a faithful servant. "Mark the perfect man and behold

the upright, for the end of that man is Peace."

The funeral service was held in the residence on Thursday afternoon, June 11 and was conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. L. Davidson who hurried from his eastern trip that he might minister comfort to the mourners in the hour of their bereavement.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 18, 1914

Casey, Mary Catharine Yakle

Mary Catharine Yakle was born at Wheeling, West Virginia, January 20, 1837, died at her home in Mercer township, Adams County, Iowa May 17, 1914 aged 77 years, 3 months and 27 days.  With her parents she moved to Cincinnati, Ohio and from there to Henry Co. Iowa.  At the age of 16 she was converted and later united with the Baptist church.  In 1851 she was united in marriage to John Casey who preceded her in death May 21, 1892.  In 1874 they moved to their present home where she lived until the time of her death.  To this union were born six children Alice, Jonathan,  Franklin, Liveright, Laura and Charley, all of whom where present to mourn her death.  She also leaves three sisters and two brothers besides nineteen grandchildren, one great grandchild, and other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at her home Tuesday, conducted by her former pastor, J Owen Smith of Fontanelle, assisted by Rev. J W  Howard of Prescott.  Interment was made in Walnut Grove cemetery of Corning.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 21, 1914

Cashman, Dennis -

Dennis Cashman, a prominent farmer a few miles northwest of Lenox, passed away at his home Tuesday morning. Mr. Cashman had been in poor health for several months but his condition was such that he was able to be, up and

around looking after his business affairs. Monday night he was taken suddenly ill and died the following morning about nine o’clock.  The deceased leaves a widow and aged mother besides two brothers and five sisters.  Funeral services were held this fore noon and interment will be made in Corning cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 8, 1914

Cochran, Cora May Thompson -

Cora May Thompson was born in Taylor county. Iowa, Sept. 21, 1876, and died at her home near Nodaway, Adams county, Iowa, September 5, 1914, at the age of 37 years, 11 mouths and 16 days.

She was converted at the age of 20 and united with the Blue Grove Christian church and has been closely connected with organized Christian activity ever since.

She was married to Thomas A. Cochran  near Lenox, Iowa, November 3, 1897, and to this union was born three daughter, Etta, aged 16, Bertha, aged 14, and Ida, aged 12, all of whom are living.

Mrs. Cochran possessed a cheerful disposition which caused her to be loved by all who knew her.  There are many friends and relatives who will miss the pleasant association and helpful influence of this true hearted friend and

neighbor.

Besides her husband, and three daughters she leaves four sisters to mourn her departure; Mrs. Walter Barton of Corning, Miss Kate Thompson of Clarinda, Mrs. Chas. Stowell near Guss, and Mrs. John D. Hone near Corning.

Funeral services were held from the Blue Grove Christian church at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon September 8, 1914, conducted by the pastor, S. P. Telford, and the remains were laid to rest in Grove Center cemetery.

S. P. Telford

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 17, 1914

Coulthard, Henry -

Henry Coulthard, senior, died it his home in Holt township, Sunday August 16 Funeral services were held at the Fairview church, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Rhodes, pastor of the Oak Hill church. Interment was in the Prairie Rose cemetery.

Mr. Coulthard has long been a resident of the county and of the township where he lived, has reared his family there and has in time accumulated much

property, having a beautiful farm, which is in a high state of cultivation. Coming to the county more than forty years ago he has always taken an active

interest in public affairs, both local and national.  He has at different times served his township as road commissioner, assessors, and was for years a member of the Board supervisors, with ability, and retired with the confidence of everyone.

Mr. Coulthard was born September 12, 1834, in Durham county, England.  He came to America in 1854 at the age of 20 years and located in Wisconsin.   In 1863 he was married to Miss Mary Hutchinson and in 1871 he came to Taylor County, Iowa, locating on the present farm home of the family where he spent the remainder of his life. 

To Mr and Mrs Coulthard, ten children were born.  They are Mrs Mary E Pedley, Mrs Belle Huntington,  Misses Anna, Lillie and Nellie Coulthard, and the sons  Robert, William, Henry and Elmer, who were with their father these last days, also George, who passed from this life October 16, 1913.Mrs Coulthard preceded her husband in death a number of years ago.   Uncle Henry as he was familiarly called, enlisted in Co. C, 50th Wisconsin volunteer

regiment and served his country during the war and was a member of the post at Corning. A number of the old soldiers from Corning attended the funeral and had charge of the services at the cemetery.—Bedford Free Press.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 27, 1914

Douglass, Mary Shaffer -

Mary Shaffer Douglass was born in Lawrence county, Penn., August 15 , 1841. Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. Wright, Lenox, Iowa, September 8, 1914, aged 73 years, 23 days. The deceased lost her father when she was 3 years of age. After that she made her home with her mother and later with an older sister until her marriage. On June 30th, 1868, at New Brighton, Penna., the Rev. A. G. Wallace officiating, occurred her marriage to John F. Douglass. The family moved from Illinois and from there to Washington county, la., and a few years later to Dunbar, Nebraska, from which place, to Lenox, they moved in the year 1890. The husband died November 25, 1903.

The deceased was the mother of five children, the first two dying in infancy and a daughter, Mrs Blanche Benson, died more than four years ago. The living are Mrs. Addie Wright, of Lenox, la., and Mrs. Clara Dunn, of Sheldon, la. There also survives a grandson, Ronald Benson.

Mrs. Douglass united with the United Presbyterian church a short time after her marriage and retained her membership in that church until the time of her death.  She was the last of her father's family, her sisters having all passed away before her.

Funeral services were held from the United Presbyterian church Thursday, September 10, the pastor, Rev. A. L. Davidson, officiating, after which the body was laid to rest beside that of her husband in Fairview Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 17,1914

Ginn, Lora M. -

Word was received last Monday, that Miss Lora Ginn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ginn, former residents of Lenox who now live in Bedford, had died at the home of her sister in Oklahoma. Without definite information in the matter it is thought the body will be brought home and burial made in

family lot in the Conway cemetery, Later—Funeral services will be held today in Bedford and burial made in Conway cemetery.

Lenox Time Table,  Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 5, 1914

Ginn, Lora M. -

Lora M. Ginn was born near Conway, la., Dec. 4, 1891, and died at the home of her sister, Mrs Clark at Bernice, Okla., Monday, November 2, 1914.   Funeral services were held this morning at the First Presbyterian Church conducted by the Rev. J A Currie.  Interment was made in the Conway cemetery.

Miss Ginn was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Ginn and with her parents moved to Lenox when nine years old. She attended the Lenox schools and was a graduate from the high school in the class of 1910, after which she taught one term of school.  She then entered the Lincoln Sanitarium at Lincoln, Neb., pursuing the regular course, and graduated as a trained nurse June 20, 1914. She had worked very hard during her stay at this institution and came home  for a short rest. In July she began the work of her profession and was on a case when stricken with rheumatism. The malady was of such a character that she

was compelled to give up her work and return home. She sought relief in various ways, about two weeks ago going to Bernice, Okla., with her sister, to spend a few weeks under the care of her brother-in-law, Dr Clark. She seemed to be improving and had hopes of recovery when the rheumatism attacked her heart.

At the age of fourteen Miss Ginn united with the Presbyterian church at Lenox and remained an active and interested worker. The body was brought to Bedford Wednesday.—Times Republican

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 12, 1914

Green, Warren -

Warren Green, one of the pioneers of Taylor county, died at his home, three miles, northwest of Sharpsburg, last Monday night. Funeral services were held at Blue Grove church at 2:30 p. m., yesterday, conducted by Rev. Dunlavy,

of Gravity. Interment was made in Blue Grove cemetery. Besides the widow the deceased leaves two daughters, Mrs. Maud Tull, of Spokane, Wash., and Mrs R. E. Gordon whose home is near Sharpsburg. Mr. Green was born in Pennsylvania about 73 years ago.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 1, 1914

Hardin, Faye Ballentine

The youngest daughter of Roscoe J. and Ella Hardin, was born Jan. 3, 1912, and died Aug. 22, 1914, at the age of 2 years, 7 months and 19 days. Her illness

was of short duration but was severe from the first. Everything that loving hands and hearts could do was done, but without avail.  Mr. and Mrs. Hardin moved to Blue Grove community only a little more than a year ago but have

already won a high place in the esteem of the people all of whom enter into fullest possible sympathy in their bereavement. This is the first death in the family and is a heavy blow, but they have the comfort and support of the Christian hope to sustain them in time of sorrow. The funeral was held from Blue Grove church, Sunday, Aug. 23, 1914, at 1:00 P. M. conducted by the pastor, S. P. Telford, after which the body was taken to Corning and laid to rest in Walnut Hill, cemetery.  . S. P. TEI.FORD, Pastor.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday August 27, 1914

Horton, Mildred Dean -

Sunday morning occurred the death of Mrs. J. M. Horton, mother of Mrs. J. M. Williams. For weeks she had been sick and for the past few days had been unable to recognize any of the family.  She had been unable to take nourishment for eight days and hourly the sad moment was anticipated,

yet ever there went a fervent prayer that the dread time might be delayed Especially was it the desire of the family that she might live to celebrate her 6oth wedding anniversary, yet it lacked a few days of that event when the summons came.

There were services held yesterday morning here and the remains were shipped to the old home, where this morning they will be interred.

In referring to the life of the aged and cherished loved one the Rev. Williams has the following mention:  Mildred Dean was born at Thorpe, England, in the county of Lincolnshire, Dec. 18, 1831. She was the second child and eldest daughter of Matthew and Rebecca Dean of the same place.

In May 1854 she came to the United States, where on August 3rd of the same year she was united in marriage at Buffalo, N. Y., to John M. Horton, also recently of England.  This marriage was the consummation of a plan formed in the English home of these young people, in order that they might be enabled

to have a home of their own amid the opportunities that America afforded.

They resided in Buffalo from 1854 to 1862 when they moved to Rock county, Wisconsin, where they resided until 1872, and from there coming to Adams county, Iowa, settling on a farm near the town of Cromwell. They reared their family on this farm and resided there until 1896 when they retired from active life and settled at Lenox, Iowa, where they have made their home until February of this year, when they came to make their home with their youngest

child and daughter, Mrs. James M. Williams of this city.

Mother Horton has been in frail health for several years and during the past few months a great sufferer. She passed away as one in slumber at 3 o'clock, just as the day was beginning to break on Sunday morning, July 26,.with he

husband, two sons and daughter at her bedside. At her death she was in her 83rd year, and had she lived until August 3rd, she would have celebrated the 6oth anniversary of her marriage.

She and her husband were both confirmed in the old country as members of the Church of England, but in their American home became members of the Methodist Episcopal church in whose council they have always taken the deepest of interest.

Interment will be made in the family lot in the cemetery at Cromwell, Iowa, at 10 o'clock this morning Loving hands will lay her to rest beside the graves of her children who have gone before. Her faith was a simple one. Her trust

was in her Saviour implicitly, and her loved ones "bow heavily as those who mourn for a mother." — Perry (Iowa) Advertiser, July 26, 1914

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 6, 1914

Hurley, Marshall –

The family of Marshall Hurley received word last week that he had passed away at a hospital at his home town, Farmer City, Ill.  Mr. Hurley was a nephew of the late Jerry Hurley who lived in west Lenox for many years. He

was unmarried and about 62 years of age. His father was killed in battle when the deceased was a lad 12 years of age. The circumstances of his father's death made him a loyal friend of the old soldiers and his benevolences in any

patriotic cause or toward patriotic organizations were most liberal.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa TThursday November 12, 1914

Nesbit, John -

A telegram was received last Sunday evening, telling of the tragic death of John Nesbit, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Nesbit. Mr. Nesbit has been in South Dakota the past year or two since leaving Lenox. Saturday night he was

sleeping in a hotel at Montrose, a town about twenty miles from Sioux Falls, when a fire broke out in the building. The unfortunate man occupied a room not directly connected with the main hall and either failed to hear the alarm or was unable to find his way out.  When found the body was burned beyond recognition but the smoke and heat had done its deadly work. Charles Nesbit, a brother of the deceased went at once to Montrose and brought the body

back to Corning, arriving at that place early yesterday morning. Funeral services were held in the forenoon and interment made in the family lot iu the Corning Cemetery.  The deceased was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Nesbit, of this place, and was past 50 years of age. He has spent many years

in the west but was here with his parents for several months two years ago. He is well known to many of our readers whose sympathy goes out to the bereaved parents and other relatives.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 15. 1914

Nolan, Mary Dorsey –

At nine o’clock this morning services over the mortal remains of Mary Nolan will be held at St. Patrick’s church, after which the body will be laid beside that of her husband who died about 20 years ago.  Mrs. Nolan had been in an enfeebled condition, owing to extreme old age, for the past two or three years. She preferred to live alone in her little cottage on the church yard built for her by friends several years ago.  Every day for years friends have looked after the needs and comforts of the aged lady.  There is, perhaps, no one in this community that is better known, in a way, than Mrs. Nolan. With her husband she moved here from Alatuakee county more than forty years ago. There

seems to be some speculation as to the age of the deceased; those who knew her for the greatest length of time are inclined to the belief that she had passed the century mark.  We understand that in later years she gave out that she was born in 1830,  but her mind, owing to age had lost something of its accuracy in remembering dates. Mrs. Nolan's maiden name was Mary Dorsey; she was born in Ireland where she married Patrick Nolan  and from conversation with friends he must have lived there for some time after her marriage. She was in the site where Chicago now lands before the city, now with a population above a million, was thought of. Mrs. Nolan was loyal to

friends and to her Church and the loyalty was mutual; she had many friends to look after her personal comfort and to give cheer, in frequent visits, in her declining years. About a week ago an early morning caller found Mrs. Nolan

in an unconscious condition. From that time she gradually grew weaker

until Tuesday noon when the spirit took its flight.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 23, 1914

Seamans, Marvin A. -

Marvin A, Seamans, son of Charles and Hannah Seamans was born Dec. ,6, 1848 at East Pentbroke, N. Y. Was married at Batavia, N. Y. Nov. 12, 1870  to

Mary A. Taylor. He died at Lenox, Iowa, Oct. 29, 1914 aged 65 years, 10 months and 23 days.  When a young man he united with the First Baptist Church of Batavia, N. Y., where he resided until 1879 when he removed to

Kansas. Two years later he removed to Iowa where he has since resided, living first in Creston then for 17 years 5 miles southwest of Lenox.  In the spring

of 1903 he removed to the vicinity of Creston. Since the death of his only son, Horace Asa, on Nov. 1, 1910, he has resided in Lenox.

Beside the wife he is survived by three daughters, Mabel H. Fleming and Floy Z. Short of Lenox, and Lizzie I. Drorbaugh of Creston; also two brothers, Ezra

and Asa of East Pembroke, N. Y. The former of the brothers was present at the funeral.

While not being identified with any church since living in Iowa, he was a believer in and supporter of the church and attended its services until failing health rendered it difficult for him to do so. His genial disposition made for him a large circle of friends who will miss his friendly greetings. The family lose a kind and loving husband father and the community a useful citizen.

The funeral was held at the M. E. Church in Lenox, Iowa, Sunday afternoon November 1st, 1914, and he was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery beside the son whose death occurred just 4 years ago.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 5, 1914

Seller, Milton Hawkins -

Milton Hawkins Seller was born at Evansville, Ind. Nov 12, 1822, and passed away at the home in Lenox, Oct. 29, 1914 aged 91years, 11 months and 14 days.

He was married Feb 28, 1851 to Sarah J. Leach, who preceded him in death, dying on May 11, 1906. To their union were born nine children—six boys and three girls—all of whom are living, and except two who were too far away

were present at thef liberal.  The children are Colubus S. of Clearfield; William H. of Bismark, Washington; John F. of Mabton, Wash.; Mrs, Florence Gossline of Van Wert; Mrs. Luella Ray, Albert M., Mrs. Una McGrew an Charles R, of Lenox and Edwin R. of Memphis, Mo.

For 26 years after his marriage Mr. Seller lived in Putman county, Ind., near Greencastle, from which place they came to Iowa and settled in Grant township on the farm where he lived until last March when he removed to Lenox. Soon after he was married he was converted and with his wife became a member of the Methodist Church.

A double funeral was held for Mr. Seamans and Mr. Seller at the .M'. E. Church at 2 o'clock, Sunday, Nov. 1, conducted by Walter A. Morgan, assisted by

Rev. A. L  Davidson. The body of Mr. Seller was laid to rest in the Clearfield cemetery and that of Mr. Seamans in Fairview cemetery, Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 5, 1914

Smith, David N. –

This world is not our home, the earth is a vast graveyeard.   We are travelers to the Bar of God.  The things that have to do with this world are transient.  Mortality is all about us.  In every direction we see marks of decay and death.  At the time we are ready to live we must die.  Soon we must go to our long home.  Death is certain.  We may be near the border line just now.  It may be only a short period and we shall have to look through the peeks of the two eternities.  Are we prepared to go?  We are not prepared to go unless we are prepared to remain.  Paul understood it and said, “I am in a straight betwixt two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better, nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful to you.”  The one who is not prepared to live is not prepared to die.  Death, as one who has lived as Christ has desired he should live is only a promotion, it is the graduating  from the high school of life into the University of the soul.  Death has to do with the material things; it cannot affect the soul.  Man does not possess a soul, he is a soul and possesses a body.  David N. Smith will continue to live until his body is mouldered back into dust.  When people shall say of him, “David died there.” They will mean the spirit was separated from the body—his spirit was cut off and flew away.

David N. Smith was born in Johnson County, near Iowa City.  Here he spent his boyhood days and grew to manhood.  While living here he met and gave his hand in marriage to Ann Eliza Hartman of April 5, 1866.  This was a long and happy union. Shortly after their marriage they came to this community, where they reared their family.  For the last year Mr and Mrs Smith have lived in Osceola, Iowa.

Mr. Smith was enjoying fairly good health up until about three weeks ago when the physicians announced that the family had reasons to be somewhat alarmed.  He was taken to the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines for an operation. An incision was made but cancer of  the liver was found to be the trouble and all hopes of his physical recovery were removed.  All was done for him that skill of physician and tender nursing could devise but in vain. On

Saturday morning at 12:05 the spirit took its flight and the clay house was left a shell.  He was 68 years and 3 months old at the time of his death. While

this is not old, it is in years far above the average. After all, men do not live in years, nor in figures on a dial but in heart throbs. has been said that he lives most who thinks most, lives the noblest acts the best. Mr. Smith was a man of noble impulses, cordial in his manner to all and had endeared himself to a wide circle of friends out side the home circle who feel personally bereaved by his death.  Brother Smith confessed his faith in Christ and was buried with him

in Christian Baptism about the year 1878, in Ringgold county, this state. I am told that all these years he has lived his faith in a quiet, beautiful way.

He was the father of nine children, five of whom are still living .  They are Ross Smith of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mrs. Lotta Stansell of Osceola, Iowa; Mrs.

Edith Anderson of Diagonal, Iowa; Mrs. Clara Binkerd of Des Moines Iowa; aud Mr. Earl Smith of Lenox, Iowa.  Rhoda, Dora, Edwin and Albert preceded their father "Over the Great Divide." Other relatives from a distance attending the funeral were: Mr. John Smith of Osceola [an only brother of the deceased] ; Mrs. Dr. Hoyt of Friend, Nebraska [a sister of the deceased]; Mrs. Gould of Davenport, Iowa and Mrs. Dr. McCanon of Des Moines are also sisters of Mr. Smith but were unable to attend the funeral. Mrs. Gould is very sick and Mrs. Dr. McCanon was delayed by a late train, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McLaughlin of Hills, Ia. Mr and Mrs Lorin Overholster of Diagonal, Iowa and Mr and Mrs Asa  Bailey of Diagonal, Iowa. 

The funeral services were conducted Monday, May 25, 1914 in the Clearfield Church of Christ by the writer.   The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Lenox cemetery.  Masons held short services at the church and at the cemetery.  C S Kleener, Pastor Church of Christ

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 28, 1914

Wahling, Caroline –

Mrs. Caroline Wahling, who has made her home with her son, Fred Reimer, for the past ten years died Sunday evening at 5:30.    Mrs. Wahling was born in Germany in 1828. Moved to American in 1873, settled in Coal Valley, Rock Island County, Ill. where she made her home until 1904 when she came to Lenox to make her home with her son and only child.  Funeral services were held from St. Patrick’s church, conducted by Father McGinn at 9 a.m. Tuesday.  Burial made in Fairview Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 6, 1914

Williams, Lorietta Eveline Blakesly Sanson -

Lorietta Eveline Blakesly was born March 17, 1844 in Peoria county, Ill., and died at the home of her adopted daughter, Mrs. Blanche Davis one mile east of

Lenox, October 15, I914.  In the year 1860 she was united in marriage to Mr. Oliver Sanson of Mason county, Ill. To this union one son was born, John Sanson, of Creston.

Some years later Mrs Sanson was married to Mr Daniel Williams Of the four

children born but one is living.  The oldest son, John Sanson, and Mrs. Davis were the only members of her family to be present at the funeral which was held from the home of Mrs Davis, interment being at Morgan Cemetery, eight miles east of Lenox.  Rev. Walter A Morgan conducted the services.  Mrs Williams has been a member of the Christian church for many years.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 22, 1914