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

Abernathy, Matthew  E. -

After eight years of ill health M. E. Abernathy died Thursday at his home in this city. His last illness lasted only two weeks, during which time the family felt that he would recover, as he had each time before. Eight years ago Mr. Abernathy was accidently struck on the head, severing an artery and from that date he has not been strong. For the past 47 years Mr. Abernathy has lived in

this community and has made a great many warm friends, who grieve with the family at his departure.

 

Matthew E. Abernathy, son of William and Eliza Ann Abernathy, was born August 15, 1854, and de parted this life June 16, 1927, at the age of 72 years, 10 months and 1 day.

 

He was married to Elizabeth Grigsby March 6, 1897, in Henderson county, Illinois, Mr Abernathy having moved there in 1871. They resided in Henderson county one year and came to Lenox in March of 1880. Since that time he has made his home in Lenox. For a great many years he has been a member of the Lenox Church of Christ, His one lodge affiliation was with the Woodmen of the World.

 

He is survived by his wife, 4 sons, Clyde C., of Butte Mont.; Fred G., of Lenox; Grant Ray, of Chicago: Harry V., of Lenox; and one daughter, Ruth E., of Lenox.

One son, Orville, died in infancy.  He is also survived by his brother's family of  Jacksonville, Ill.

 

Beside these loved ones he leaves a great number of sincere friends who will deeply mourn his loss.

 

The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the home, conducted by Rev. E. C. Miller, pastor of the Christian church. Interment was made in the Lenox cemetery.

 

Those from out of town who were present for the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Abernathy, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reedy, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lovitt, Gravity; Mrs. Allie Cowell, Mrs. Mary Wolford, Mrs. Hannah Hess, Mr. and Mrs. Alpha Clark, Clearfield.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 23, 1927

 

Alexander, Clara E. Wright -

Mrs. Clara E. Alexander died Sunday, June 12, at her home in this city, after an illness of several months. The funeral services were held at the Church of

Christ Tuesday, June 14, at 2:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. E. C. Miller. Interment was made in the Lenox cemetery.

 

Clara E. Alexander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wright, was born in Rock Island county, Ill., January 24, 1852, and departed this life June 12, 1927, aged 75 years, 4 months and 18 days.

 

She was married March 12, 1873, to James Alexander. She and her husband resided in Rock Island county, Ill., for a period of one year and then moved to Adams county, Iowa, where they remained until 1897. Since that time her place of residence has been at Lenox.

 

To this union were born three daughters, Myrtle, Francis and Minnie. The husband and daughters proceeded Mrs. Alexander in death.

 

Mrs. Alexander has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for over thirty years. During the last eight days of her life, illness confined her to 'the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Ed Higgins, with whom she made her home.

 

She is survived by one brother, Harry Wright, of Moline, Ill., two grandsons, Harry and La Verne Roll, and her son-in-law, Mr. Ed Higgins.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday, June 16, 1927

 

Anderson, Charles A. –

Charles A. Anderson was born at Whitehall, Mich., April 5, 1874, and died at Seattle, Wash., August 10, 1927, at the age of 53 years.  Mr. Anderson leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Delia C., to whom he was married in Lenox October 4, 1899; also three sons, Edward Lavelle, of Chicago, Charles Albert, of Greeley, Colo.,  and Vaughn Elmer, of Seattle; and the following brothers and sisters:

Mrs. Charles G. Larson, Soap Lake, Wash.; Mrs. George Fogle, Jonesboro, Ark.; Mrs Budd Moore, of Lenox; Mrs. John J. Johnson, of Bellingham, Wash.; Edward C., of Alburnett; Algot E., of Spokane, Wash.; and Elmer G., of Waterloo.

 

Mr. Anderson was a devoted husband and a kind father. Early in life he was converted and has lived a Christian life ever since. At the time of his death he was a member of the First Baptist church of Seattle, and also a member of the Men's Bible class of that Sunday school. Although Mr. Anderson will be greatly missed by his family and friends, it gives comfort to know that he has gone before to that better Country.

 

The funeral was held at the First Baptist church, Tuesday, August 16. Interment was made in Seattle.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 1, 1927

 

Barnhill, Dorothy Darline -

Miss Dorothy Barnhill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Barnhill, of the Calvary neighborhood, was fatally injured in an automobile collision two miles south of her home on Friday evening, about 11 o'clock. The four Barnhill young

people, Hazel, Dorothy, Glen and Joe, were returning from a Farm Union social at Clearfield when they met a car coming from the opposite direction. It was a Maloy car containing three men — Mr. Wax, from Clearfield, Mullen, from Maloy, and the name of the third man is unknown. It is supposed that they were blinded by the lights and dust for the two cars came together with a crash.  The cars, both Fords, were badly damaged, the Barnhill car being a total wreck. The four Barnhill young people were all thrown from the car. Miss Dorothy sustained a fractured skull and other serious injuries. She was rushed to the Creston hospital, but died Sunday morning . Glen, who was

driving, is injured the most seriously of the remaining children.  It was necessary to take several stitches in his knee and hand and he sustained serious bruises about the body. Miss Hazel had her jaw injured, several teeth being broken and her shoulder and leg bruised. Joe, the youngest boy, was unconscious for some time, but outside of some scratches and bruises is unhurt.

 

The funeral for Miss Dorothy was held at the home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. E. C. Miller, of the Lenox Christian church. A very large number of friends were present, and there were many beautiful floral offerings

 

Dorothy Darline Barnhill, youngest daughter of Otis and Amy Barnhill, was born April 20, 1908, on their farm southeast of Lenox, their present home, and

died July 3, 1927, aged 19 years, 2 months and 13 days.

 

She gave her life to Christ at the Christian church in Lenox on February, 1922.

 

She graduated from the rural schools in 1922, and entered the Lenox high school the next fall. During her high school days she was always at the head of her class and never seemed to be satisfied unless she was doing the best her health would permit. She was always an inspiration to her classmates, with her leading power of honesty and meekness, which made for her a multitude of friends, who can never forget her beautiful life. Upon her graduation from high school in 1926, she ranked second in her class.

 

Last year she remained at home with her parents, as her health would not permit her to take up her desired career. Three months of the year was spent in Fort Scott, Kans., with her uncle, who was a doctor and tried to improve

her health.

 

On the evening of July 1st, she was in an auto accident which later caused her death on July 3, 1927, in the Creston hospital.

 

She leaves to mourn her loss her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Barnhill, one sister, Hazel Eleanor, three brothers, Lloyd, Glen and Joe; one grand-mother, Mrs. Mary Noble, of Shenandoah; four aunts, Mrs. Jas. Armstrong, of Beatrice, Nebr., Mrs. E. P. Ewell, of Lincoln, Nebr., Mrs. Ida Cadiff and Mrs. Oliver Varley, of Shenandoah, who were all present at her funeral; and six uncles, Edgar Noble, of Keysar, Col., Geo Noble, of Phillips, Nebr., Charlie Noble, of Shenandoah; Earl Barnhill, of Kimberly, Idaho; Frank Barnhill, Horton, Kansas; and Robert Barnhill, Eureka, Cal.; a large number of cousins and a host of friends who were numbered by her acquaintances.

I-cannot say

I will not say

That she is dead,

"She is just away."

With a cheery smile, and a wave of her hand,

She has entered into that unknown land; '

And left us dreaming.

How very fair

It needs must be

Since she lingers there.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 7, 1927

 

Bentley, Martha Bell -

Martha Bell Bentley was born February 2, 1864, and passed away July 12, 1927, at the home of her niece, Mrs. Joe Maynes, of Lenox, at the age of 63 years, 5 months and 10 days.

 

She was born in Jefferson county, and later, with her parents, moved to Lincoln township, Ringgold county, eight miles northeast if Clearfield. On May 28, 1885, she was married to A. M. Bentley, of Diagonal, who preceded her in death November 5, 1904. To this union were born three children, Grover C., of

Des Moines; Glenna Mae, who died in infancy, and A. M. Jr., of Clarinda. She is also survived by four step-children, and two brothers and two sisters, William Bell of Grant City; Joseph Bell, of Sioux City; Mrs. Mary Reed, of this city; and Mrs. Emma Johnson, of Creston. There are two grandchildren, Helen Bell and

Anna Marie, children of Grover C. Bentley.

 

In early girlhood she united with the United Presbyterian church, later changing to the Methodist church after marriage. At the time of her death she was a member of the Grace Methodist church of Des Moines.

 

Funeral services were conducted Thursday by Rev. E. S. Menoher, of Corning, assisted by Rev. W. Greer McCrory of this city.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 21, 1927

 

Bethke, L. -

Mrs. E. E. Reynolds and Mrs. Charles Boltinghouse received news of the critical illness of their mother, Mrs. L. Bethke, at the hospital in Minneapolis last

Thursday. Mrs. Reynolds drove to Diagonal that night and took the evening train for Minneapolis. She arrived there about three hours before the death of her mother. The body was taken to Edgely, N. D., where funeral services were held Tuesday. Mrs. Boltinghouse was unable to be present.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 21, 1927

 

Brock, Mary –

Mrs. Mary Brock, 50 years old, a widow who lived on a farm near Bedford with a son and daughter, quietly kissed her boy when he came from the barn Sunday and told him he would find a note on the top of a small safe if anything

happened to her. She went into convulsions shortly after and died. The coroner's reports says she committed suicide by swallowing acid. No motive was apparent. The son, Lehman, 17 years old, and the daughter, 15 years old, survive.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 15, 1927

 

Brock, Mary -

County Coroner Terrill, of Bedford has received a report from Dean Wilbur Teeters, head of the state laboratory at Iowa City, which states that Mrs. Brock  who had committed suicide there last week had taken strychnine.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 22, 1927

 

Crenshaw, Joseph F.–

Joseph Crenshaw, 74 years of age, died at the community hospital at 9 o’clock Tuesday evening.  Mr. Crenshaw had not been well for some months, but his condition was not considered serious until last Sunday when he was taken to Creston for treatment.

 

Mr Crenshaw is a retired farmer and has lived alone in his home west of the Methodist church since the death of his wife on the 23rd of March, 1922. Mr. and Mrs Crenshaw had but one child, who died in infancy. He leaves no near relatives. Mr.Crenshaw was a man of sound judgment, strict integrity and happy disposition.

 

He was a member of the Christian church and always gave freely to all branches of church work and charitable causes.

 

The body was brought back from Creston and taken to the Arnold undertaking parlors, where it will remain until Friday.  The funeral services will be held at the Christian church at 2 o’clock p.m.  The services will be conducted by Rev. E. C. Miller, pastor of the Christian church.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 14, 1927

 

Crenshaw, Joseph F. -

Joseph F. Crenshaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Crenshaw, was born in Hancock county, Ill., July 6, 1853. He departed this life in the Creston Community hospital July 12, 1927, age 74 years and 6 days.

 

He was united in marriage to Mary M. Mann in 1884. To this union was born one child, Pearl, who preceded him in death. His wife died March 25, 1922.

 

He had long been a faithful member of the Christian church in Lenox. A man of winning ways, he exercised his friendship for that which he believed was best

in his community's life.

 

He is survived by Mrs. Alfred Jewel, of Abingdon, Ill.; Alice Fairchild, of Los Angeles, Cal.; Nettie M. Lewis, of Jamesport, Mo.; Albert Mann, of Scottsbluff,

Neb.; Walter Mann, of La Grange, Ill.; Harold Lewis, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Clarence Lewis, of Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crenshaw, of Parnell, Mo.;  Mr. and Mrs. A. J. New, of Parnell, Mo.; and Mr. and Mrs. William Birkenholz, of Parnell, Mo.

 

His cheerful disposition won for him many friends who sincerely mourn his loss and it may be truly said that his presence will be missed from among us.

The funeral services were held at the Christian church Thursday, conducted by Rev. E. C. Miller.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 21, 1927

 

Davis, Oren -

When word came to Lenox of the death of Oren E. Davis at the hospital in Des Moines, following a very brief illness, all Lenox sorrowed, for Oren, though a quiet, unassuming lad, was a boy who had gained the admiration of all who knew him by his friendly, straightforward manner. It was hard to realize that death had claimed him. He had been in the military camp in Des Moines for

several weeks in company with Earl Wilson, also of Lenox. On Thursday evening the boys had taken a long march for rifle practice and remained out all night.  Friday morning Oren complained of a severe ear and tooth ache and

the boys persuaded him to go into the camp hospital, which he did.   On Saturday he said he felt better and Sunday morning he said he felt fine again, but about 9:00 o'clock he complained of a most severe headache and almost immediately lapsed into unconciousness. His parents were summoned and made the drive to Des Moines in three hours, but he did not regain consciousness enough to recognize them. He died at 6:00 o'clock Monday evening.

 

Oren Edward Davis, second son of Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Davis, was born June 12, 1909 at Sayre, Okla.  In 1914 the family moved to Emerson, where Oren, with the other children, attended school.  Later the family moved to Hastings where the family lived three years, from there thence the family came to Lenox, in October 1925.

 

Oren was a member of last year's graduating class and was business manager of the High School annual, edited by the class of 1927. He was a member of the

basketball team and active in athletics.  He is survived by his parents, two brothers and two sisters, Rob Ben, Mrs. Thelma Pennebaker, Nadine and Gene.

 

The funeral was conducted at the home by Rev. E. C. Miller, pastor of the Christian church, of which Oren was an active member.  The Captain and six comrades came down from Des Moines and acted as honorary pall bearers,

while six of his high school friends were active pall bearers. 

 

On account of the seriousness of the disease which was pronounced cerebral meningitis by an attending physician, the casket was not opened and the funeral was held in the yard of the home.  Interment was made in the Lenox cemetery.

 

Those from a distance in attendance at the funeral were Mr and Mrs W. A. Davis and son Rex, of Lewis, Mr. M. L. Shotwell and daughter, Mrs. Margaret Bennett of Sayre, Okla., Mrs. Page Anderson and son of Ulysses, Nebr., Mrs. R. E. Good, of Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Shannon and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Davis, Roland, Elsie, Pauline and Helen Davis, Miss Cottrell, all of Emerson,  Cecil Davis, of Glenwood, and Mrs. and Mrs. A. C. Whipple and daughters of Sharpsburg.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday August 25, 1927

 

Eberle, Christian Frederick -

Chris Eberle, a well know farmer, living at the western edge of this city died by his own hand about 9:30 o'clock, on Thursday morning,  June 2.

 

Mr. Eberle's lifeless body was found in a granary just south of the house by one of his children who had gone to look for him after he had been gone some time. He had seated himself on a sack, placed the muzzle of his shotgun in his mouth and fired.

 

Mr. Eberle had been in failing health for some time and had entertained great fears at times that he might be losing his mind. He owned two farms near this city and there was no cause for alarm m regard to finances.

 

Christian Frederick Eberle was born in Elizabeth, Ill., July 8, 1873, and died at his home west of Lenox, July 2, 1927, at the age of 53 years, 10 months and 24

days.

 

He was united in marriage to Kate Wurster on March 18, 1903, at Elizabeth, Ill. Shortly after marriage he moved to Lenox, where he has resided with his family for the past 24 years.

 

He leaves to mourn his untimely going his wife, Kate; and seven children, Regene, Leah, Georgia, Karl, Kenneth, Wilma and Frank. Also three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Holbrook, of Corning; Mrs. Jake Shaffer, of Kent; and Mrs. Michael Streicher, of Elizabeth, Ill; and three brothers, Fred, of Elizabeth, Ill.; Henry, of Prescott; and Charles, of Lenox; two brothers having preceded him in death.

 

About the first of May two years ago, he underwent a major operation for appendicitis from which he never entirely recovered. His loved ones and friends speak of him as a kind father and friend. He was baptized and confirmed in the Luthern Faith as a boy.

 

Rev. Arthur Mortenson conducted the funeral services on Saturday afternoon at the home.  Interment took place in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 9, 1927

 

Ethington, Donald H. –

The infant son born to Mrs. and Mrs. H. J. Ethington Saturday, August 20, died thirty hours later at the home of Mrs. Ethington’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Clute, Clearfield.  The funeral services were held Monday, conducted by Rev. E. R. Strond, of this city.  The  little one had been named Donald H.  Interment was held in the Clearfield cemetery.  The family have the sympathy of all in their loss.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 25, 1927

 

Fish, Don E. & Daughter -

Don E. Fish, age 45, and his daughter, age 10, of Ames, were drowned in Lake Superior last Wednesday. Mr. Fish lost his life in a futile attempt to save his

little daughter when she went down while swimming. The child's body was not recovered until Thursday. Mr. Fish was district extension agent in southeastern Iowa for the Agricultural extension department of Iowa State

college. The bodies were taken to the home in Ames for burial.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 1, 1927

 

 

Gray, Mary E. -

We were called upon to lay away our mother, Mrs. M. V. Gray, of Corning, on Wednesday morning.  She died Monday evening after an illness of nearly a year, following a stroke of paralysis.  During all these long months she had been a most patient sufferer,

 

She is survived by her two sons Charles W., editor of The Corning Union-Republican, and Frank L., editor of this paper, and one daughter, Corle, who also is in the newspaper work, being employed on The Adams County Union-

Republican, at Corning.

 

We can not eulogize our own mother to the public, but her passing means much to us. Ever ready to offer to her family encouragement and good cheer, she has proven always an inspiration to her children.

 

Mother was born at Chesterville, Ohio, on October 29, 1848. She came with her parents to Waterloo, Iowa, when a child, and November 5, 1865, was married to Martin V. Gray. The family moved to Bedford in 1873, and were

residents of this county for over thirty years, later joining the children at Corning, where father passed away April 27, 1921.

 

Mother's life pathway had been strewn with the beautiful flowers of good deeds.

 

Our readers will of necessity receive their Time-Table one day late this week, but we know they will understand.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 15, 1927

 

Humphrey, Amos -

Amos Humphrey was born in Pike county, Ohio, March 30, 1862, and passed away at the hospital at Iowa City, June 28, 1927, at the age of 65 years, 2 months and 27 days.

 

He moved with his parents to Indiana, residing there until 1872, at which time he came west, locating in the vicinity of Conway. In 1879 he was united in marriage to Oma Gold of Bedford.  To this union were born four children two of these twins, dying in infancy; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Worm, of Conway, and a son, James. He leaves to mourn his going, besides his wife and family, two brothers, Frank Humphrey, of Conway, and Sie Humphrey, of California.

 

Mr. Humphrey made his confession of his Christ and united with the Blue Grove church about 20 years ago. His faith in his master has been his guide and his strength since. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, members of which were his pallbearers, and that order held the service at the grave.

He had been in poor health for some time. He went to Iowa City for help but was unable to find it.

 

The funeral was held on Friday, July 1, at the Conway Methodist church. Rev. C. A. Underwood, of Clearfield, conducted the services. Interment was made in

the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 7, 1927

 

Larson, Kate Ford -

Mrs Kate Larson, wife of Walter Larson, of Corning, died last Thursday, September 8, at an Omaha hospital, following an operation. She is survived by her husband, three boys, Ralph, Ed and Alfred, and a daughter, Mary.

 

The funeral was held Monday morning at ten o'clock from the Catholic church in Corning. Rev. Father O'Brien, who occupies the Corning pulpit during the absence of the regular pastor, conducted the services.   Mrs Larson was a

sister of Thomas Ford, who resides east of town, and of John Ford, the blind piano tuner, of Creston who is so familiar to the Lenox people.  She has another brother Ed, near Nodaway and two sisters. 

 

Many people in Lenox were well acquainted with Mrs. Larson and deeply regret her death.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 15, 1927

 

Madden, Luther H. –

Luther H. Madden, member of a well known pioneer family of Union county, died early Tuesday morning at the old Madden homestead east of Kent.  He was 63 years old.  Death followed an extended illness, Mr. Madden having been sick since January.

 

Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock  Thursday afternoon at the home.  Burial will be made in the Grove Chapel cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 15, 1927

 

Madden, Luther H. -

Luther H. Madden was born near Iowa City, November 21, 1864, and died at the home of his brother, Arthur, on September 13, 1927, aged 62 years, nine months and 8 days. He was the fourth son of Abraham and Rebecca Madden and moved with his parents near Kent in the spring of 1868, where  he had resided most of his life, except a few years spent in the west.

 

He was a patient sufferer since January and passed peacefully away to be at rest with his maker and his loved ones. He leaves to mourn his passing one brother, Arthur, and three sisters, Mrs. G. W. LaMaster, of Kent, Mrs. Norah

Clem, of Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. Vina Hansen, of Los Angeles, Cal. besides of host of friends and relatives who will miss him.

 

Funeral services were held at the home on Thursday afternoon at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. E. C. Miller, of Lenox, and burial was in the Grove Chapel cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 22, 1927

 

McDonald, Howard -

Howard McDonald, president of Parsons College at Fairfield, died last Saturday night, following an operation for appendicitis. The body lay in state surrounded by a student guard. The funeral services held Tuesday took the form of official college rites. Dr. Gilbert Vorhees, pastor of the Fairfield

Presbyterian church; Dr. S. H. Sears Thompson, of Ottumwa, and Dr. E. B. Turner, of the Bible school of Parsons college and formerly of Corning, were in charge.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 14, 1927

 

Pierce, Katherine Southard -

Mrs. James S. Pierce who was injured in a motor accident in Des Moines Sunday, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday at Iowa Methodist hospital as a result of injuries. 

 

Mrs. Pierce is the second victim of the accident when the Pierce machine went over an embankment at the north end of Sixth Street bridge in Des Moines.

 

Catherine Pierce Schnabel, 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. High Schnabel, and a niece of Dante Pierce died immediately after the mishap as she was being carried to Mercy Hospital.

 

Mrs. Pierce, widow of the late James M. Pierce, publisher of the Pierce’s farm weeklies, was born at Limerick, Ireland, November 16, 1844.  Her maiden name was Katherine Southard. 

 

When she was six years old she was brought to Canada by her parents and lived in Toronto for six years.  When is was 12 she was moved to Michigan and later taught in several Michigan cities. 

 

She was married to Mr. Pierce in Cleveland, Ohio, July 2 , 1879, and moved to Bedford the following year, where Mr. Pierce edited The Republican with Mr. Lucas.  It was there that Dante M. Pierce was born.  Old residents of this county well remember James Pierce and his wife.  Later the family moved to Des Moines where Mr. Pierce edited The Homestead until his death.  His work was taken up by his son, Dante.  Mrs. Pierce is survived by three children of Des Moines.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 11, 1927

 

Polsley, Harley Russell -

Harley Russell Polsley, fourth child of Mr. and Mrs. 0. S. Polsley, was born near College Springs, December 5, 1888, and he departed this life at his home near

Conway, July llth, 1927, aged 38 years, 7 months and 6 days.

 

On March 3, 1912, he was united in marriage to Minnie Bruner. To this union four children were born: Janice Ilene, aged 10; Thelma Joyce, aged 6; Donald Russell aged 3 months and Janette, who died in infancy, June 6, 1919.

 

The most of his life was spent in Taylor county, as for the last twenty years he has lived between Clearfield and Conway. He confessed his faith in Christ under the ministry of Rev. J. A. Cunningham, and united with the Methodist

church at Conway in January, 1916.  He was a Modern Woodman and a member of Rosewood Camp No. 3503, at Clearfield.

 

Besides his wife and three children he leaves to mourn his departure, his father, 0. S. Polsley, of Clearfield; one brother, J. H. Polsley of Blanchard; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Curry, of Clearfield and Miss Ossa Polsley, of Denver,

Col; a nephew, Gayland Polsley, of Blanchard, and a host of friends, and other relatives. His mother died in 1911.

 

Russell was a kind and loving husband and father, a good neighbor, and a friend of little children.  He was always ready to lend a helping hand and to give a kind word to everyone. Last January he became a victim of the flu. He never recovered from this and was a continuous sufferer until the time of his death.

 

The funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Conway, Wednesday, July 13th, at 2 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Dezell. Interment was m the Conway Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 21, 1927

 

Schnabel, Catherine Pierce

Mrs. James S. Pierce who was injured in a motor accident in Des Moines Sunday, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday at Iowa Methodist hospital as a result of injuries. 

 

Mrs. Pierce is the second victim of the accident when the Pierce machine went over an embankment at the north end of Sixth Street bridge in Des Moines.

 

Catherine Pierce Schnabel, 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. High Schnabel, and a niece of Dante Pierce died immediately after the mishap as she was being carried to Mercy Hospital.  [See Katherine Pierce for further details.)

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 11, 1927

 

Stoner, Jane Cameron –

Jane Cameron was born near Peoria, Ill., November 6, 1856. On December 30, 1874, she was married to Henry A. Stoner, who preceded her to the great beyond by about eleven years.  She departed this life on September 9, 1927.

 

In 1879, with her husband, she left Illinois, her native state, to make her home in Iowa, coming to Taylor county, and settling on a farm some six miles southwest of Lenox; some eight or nine years after they moved to the home

north of Lenox, familiarly known as the "Stoner homestead," her home thereafter for nearly thirty years.

 

After the death of her husband she moved to Lenox, where she made her home until death called her from her earthly labors and suffering to meet the dear ones gone before.

 

Mrs. Stoner was the mother of seven children, two of whom preceded her in death, before her departure from Illinois, having been called within a week by the dread diptheria.

 

In early life she united with the Church of Jesus Christ and all her life lived consistent with her profession, exemplifying the teachings of her Master by her good works and neighborly kindness throughout the span of life that

was allotted to her, and passed to her reward, as she had lived in an abiding faith in her Savior.  She united with the Presbyterian church at Lenox shortly after she came to Iowa, and remained a faithful member until death called

her from our number.

 

She leaves behind her family, Fern Van Houten, of Bellingham, Wash.; Flora Francis, of Kent; Percy Stoner, of Creston; Carrie Butler, Harry Stoner and Dale

and Less Stoner, of Lenox; Bess Wells, of Des Moines, and Clyde Stoner, of Mason City. Also fourteen grandchildren, four brothers William, John and Alex Cameron, of near Peoria, Ill.; and Peter Cameron, of LaBelle, Mo.; and one

sister, Mrs. Bell Barker, of Dunlap, Ill.; beside friends without number who will mourn her departure and miss her motherly care and solicitude.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 15, 1927

 

Willits, Levi P. -

L. P. Willits was born in Wayne County, Indiana, on November 12, 1841, and departed this life at his home in Lenox on June 30, 1927, at the age of 85 years, 7 months and 18 days.

 

He was the son of James Monroe Willits, who was also born in Wayne county, Indiana, and Sarah Myers Willits, a native of Ohio and was one of a family of ten children, five of whom are still living.

 

In 1884 the parents moved from Indiana to Mercer county, Ill., where the subject of this sketch grew to young manhood and received his education in the public schools of the county. In December of 1863 Mr. Willits elected to aid in the struggle to reserve the Union and enlisted in the Eighth Illinois Volunteer infantry, under Col. R. J. Ogelsby and took an active part in the raids and skirmishes in the vicinity of Vicksburg, Memphis and Fort Blakely, also was on patrol duty at Mobile, and also at the magazine explosion at that city,

he was honorably discharged at the close of the war and returned to Mercer county, where he remained until 1871, when he and his young wife crossed the Mississippi  and migrated westward, finally locating on a 120 acre tract of wild land in Adams county, 3 miles northeast of Lenox. Subsequently the family moved to a farm south of Lenox, farming continuing to be the occupation of Mr. Willits until retirement about 20 years ago.

 

Mr. Willits was married in Mercer county, Ill., March 16, 1871, to Miss Maria Shields, who was a native of that county, and a decendant of pioneer settlers. Six children were born to this union one of whom, Glenn, has been deceased

for several years. The others are: Victor, of Arcadia, Cal.; Britt, of Prescott; Mrs. D. V. McCoy, of Burlington; Elaine, of Minneapolis; and Burr, of Burlington.

 

The mother passed away in 1916. Mr. Willits was a charter member of the G. A. R. and at the time of his death was a member of the Lenox post and one of the few surviving civil war veterans of this community.  He united with the Methodist church on the 5th day of February, 1922, under the pastorate of

Rev. J. A. Nagle.

 

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, June 5, from his home. Rev. E. R. Stroud, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated. Interment was made in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 7, 1927

 

Winslow, Rosella Folger -

Rosella Folger was born October 3, 1857 in Beaureau county, Illinois, and died at her home in Lenox at eleven o'clock a. m., Sunday, July 24, 1927, aged 69 years 9 months and 21 days.

 

On March 23, 1874, she was united in marriage to Samuel Winslow, at; Teskitua, who died in 1910. To this union were born ten children, four of whom died in infancy. The living are Burton, of Lenox; Albia, of Knolton;

George R. and Orin L., of Sharpsburg; two daughters, Mary A., of Lenox, and Mrs. Eva Arnold, of Denver.

 

She made her preparation for the coming event when she made her confession and gave her heart to God.  She was cheerful to the last moment and knew each one of the children and the eleven grandchildren who were summoned at her bedside when the end came.

 

She leaves to mourn her going, besides the children and grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Gedover Doner, of Los Angles, Cal; and two brothers, Everett Folger, of Manchester, Okla., and Clerk Folger, of Lee Bannon, Mo., who were

unable to attend the funeral.

 

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. McClelland, of Sharpsburg, Tuesday, at 2:30 p. m., at her former home near Sharpsburg, where Oren L. and family reside.  The funeral was well attended as Mrs. Winslow was one of the old

timers, having spent most of her life near Sharpsburg, and was quite well known The body was laid to rest in the Blue Grove cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 28, 1927