Obituaries
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[NASON, R.'S CHILD]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 3, 1882
--From the Braddyville correspondent of the Junction Post, we learn of a sad case of drowning near that place, on Sunday, July 24. The victim was a bright little boy, aged five years and a son of Mr. R. Nason. The body was recovered in a short time, but life was extinct.

[NELSON, BRITTA LISA LARSON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 2, 1900
ESSEX - Mrs. B. L. Nelson died at her home in Essex Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1900. She was 82 years 3 months and 25 days old.

[NYE, JACOB]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 5, 1900
Mr. Culp and wife and Mr. Nye received word from Illinois that their father died Thursday. They started for Illinois that evening.

[O'CONNEL, CECIL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 13, 1900
COIN – the Misses Pinkerton were called to Tarkio, Mo., last week to attend the funeral of a niece, Cecil O'Connel, who was buried at that place on Saturday.

[OLSON, ELIZABETH CATHERINE "LIZZIE" JOHNSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, March 20, 1900
CRAMER CHAPEL – Mr. John Olson has the sympathy of his friends on account of the sickness and death of his wife, who died last Friday after a short sickness.

[ORD, DOROTHY GORDON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 2, 1900
Mrs. Dorothy Ord died Wednesday at an advanced age, after a long, painful illness. Her funeral takes place this afternoon, conducted by Rev. E. E. IlgenFritz.

[ORD, DOROTHY GORDON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 9, 1900
Mr. and Mrs. George Siebert attended the funeral services of Mrs. Ord at Clarinda last Friday.

[OWENS, ADELIA ALICE "DELLA" WILFONG]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 14, 1900
BINGHAM – Mrs. Della Wilfong Owens has gone home. She died Friday and was buried Sunday. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Miller of Shenandoah. Only one more loved one, but she was ready.

[OWENS, ADELIA ALICE "DELIA" WILFONG]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 14, 1900
NORWICH – Mrs. C. F. Owens of Bingham was buried last Sunday. She was when a girl a pupil of the Norwich school and has a host of friends in this vicinity who mourn their loss.

[PARISH, CHARLES OSBORNE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 5, 1900
Charles O. Parish Dead.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Parish Succumbs to Pneumonia. His Fatal Illness Was of Short Duration—A Young Man of Great Ability Stricken at Time of Great Promise of Usefulness—The Remains Brought Home For Burial.
Charles Osborne Parish, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Parish of this city, died at 12:40 p. m. Wednesday in Chicago.
He was carried away by pneumonia, the initial chill of which he had Thursday night of last week. His fatal illness took place at the private boarding house in Chicago where he made his home. Friends did for him from the start all that they could but his condition became so serious by Monday morning that his roommate, F. S. Monroe, took the matter into his own hands and telegraphed to Mr. Parish in this city, suggesting that he come to Chicago, carefully wording the message about Charles' illness in a manner not to frighten his parents.
In response to the telegram, Mr. Parish left Monday evening for Chicago, accompanied by the family physician, Dr. H. L. Cokenower, and these gentlemen arrived in that city Tuesday morning. They found Charles in a critical condition. Everything was done for him that could be by his father and Dr. Cokenower, who were assisted by Chicago physicians and others and while it was found that he had an even chance for recovery Wednesday forenoon, the change was subsequently on the side of death and he passed away at 12:40 o'clock that afternoon in the arms of his father.
Charles had been home to spend Christmas and returned to Chicago only the night before he was taken with pneumonia. He had not been well for some time when here but there was not the slightest warning that death was near, as he was able to be around as usual and eager for his work.
The new of his death was received here as a shock and great sorrow and all over town expressions of deep regret and sympathy with the bereaved family were heard.
Mr. Parish arrived home yesterday afternoon with the remains of Charles. The funeral takes place this afternoon at the family home, the service being conducted by Rev. T. C. Smith, D. D., pastor of the Presbyterian church.
Charles was born Sept. 28, 1875, at Council Bluffs, this state, and when he was about six months old his parents moved to Clarinda where the family has since resided. He graduated from the Clarinda public schools in 1891, after which he attended Lake Forest university, from which he graduated in 1895. In 1896 he took the degree of master of arts at the Chicago university and in 1899 graduated from the law department of Harvard university. He was one of the best educated of young men and without doubt had the best education of any young man who ever went out of Clarinda.
It was characteristic of Charles to study in and out of school. He was persistent and continuous in his application. When he went to Lake Forest he was behind in collegiate requirements but made up all of them. He earned and received the master of arts degree in one year's work instead of the two ordinarily devoted to its acquirement. At Harvard he had the best standing of anyone in his class and was selected to head the list of editors of The Harvard Law Review. He was also chosen marshal of field day at Harvard, the first western young man who ever received that distinction. At the time of his death he was connected with the law business of Attorney Roberts in the Home Insurance building, Chicago. Had he lived he would undoubtedly have been widely recognized as a lawyer of the first rank.
He was a noble young man, a credit to himself and his parents and an honor to any circle in which he moved.
A sister, Grace, with the parents, shares in the sympathy of the community.
[Note: Alternate birth date: September 18, 1875 appears in some sources.]

[PATTON, WILLIAM]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 14, 1900
Death of Mr. Pattent
VALLEY CREST, Dec. 12, 1900. – Died, Mr. Pattent, formerly of this neighborhood. Funeral services took place from the North Grove M. E. church, last Sunday at eleven o'clock, conducted by an Adventist minister.

[PETERSON, BRETA PRINZ]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 13, 1918
NORTHBORO, June 11. – The funeral services of Mrs. Peterson was held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Gell. Mrs. Peterson had gone some time ago up in northern Iowa to visit her sons and was taken ill while there and all that medical aid and loving care could do for her was of no avail and on Tuesday evening, June 4, death claimed her as its victim. Mrs. Peterson was a true devoted Christian, so was fully prepared when the call came. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were her two sons, Vic Peterson and Pete and his family from northern Iowa and her brother and wife of Omaha. The whole community sympathizes with the bereaved children, but may they ever look to Him who was always "Mother's comfort."

[PETERSON, BRETA PRINZ]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 13, 1918
COIN, June 11. – The body of Mrs. Peterson, a former Coin and Northboro resident, was brought here on Thursday night and taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Zell [Gell] at Northboro where the funeral was held on Friday. Mrs. Peterson died at the home of a son, Peter Peterson, at Hawarden. She was an aged lady and had been totally blind for a good many years but was able to knit and do work of that kind most beautifully. She has two sons and one daughter living.

[PETERSON, BRETA PRINZ]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa, Thursday, June 13, 1918
COIN – the body of Mrs. Peterson, a former resident of this place, arrived here on Thursday night from Hawarden, Iowa where she had been living with her son, Pete Peterson. Mrs. Peterson died at that place on Tuesday and the funeral was held at Northboro, where a daughter, Mrs. Wm. Gell, now resides. The deceased was quite an aged lady and had been totally blind for many years previous to her death, but she could knit and do many things along that line beautifully, going by the sense of feeling.

[PETERSON, HANS PETER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 2, 1900
COIN – The death of H. [ans] P. [eter] Peterson occurred at his home near the cemetery on Monday morning, Feb. 26. He had but recently moved his family into their lovely new home, which he had taken so much pains to have finished up so cozy and comfortable. He had been in poor health for some time and not equal to a siege of la grippe, which caused his death.

[PETERSON, HANS PETER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 2, 1900
NORTHBORO – Peter Peterson died at his home Sunday evening. His age was 62 years. the funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Northboro Tuesday, Rev. A. A. Walburn of Coin took charge of services. The remains were laid to rest in the Union Grove cemetery.

[PFANDER, EMMA FRANCES GARRISON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, January 21, 1952
Services Here For Emma Pfander, 92
Had Made Her Home Recently With Son at New Market
Funeral services were held here this Monday afternoon for Mrs. Emma F Pfander, 92, who died at the Municipal hospital at 4:30 p m Thursday.
Mrs Pfander was born at Andover, Ill. She had made her home recently with her son, Homer, at New Market. The family home was in the Clarinda vicinity and for several years Mrs Pfander had her own home on north 12th street.
Survivors are: a daughter, Lena Bell Meyers, Gravity; two sons, Charles of Near Burlington Junction, Mo, and Homer at New Market, and three sisters, Margaret Damewood, Martha Lawson and Harriett Loudon.
The Rev Lester Greenwood, pastor of the Methodist church here, officiated at the service at the Walker Funeral home today. Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery.

[PFANDER, EMMA FRANCES GARRISON]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, January 31, 1952
Emma F Pfander – Emma Frances Garrison was born in a one-room log cabin on a small farm near Andover, Henry county, Ill, Oct 9, 1859. She died Jan 17, 1952, at Clarinda. She was the oldest of seven children born to John Milton and Anna Bell Wilkey Garrison. She attended high school at Cambridge, Ill. In the fall of 1876 the family came to Page county, travelling by the new railway and settled on 160 acres two miles east of old Page City. She taught rural school from 1877 to 1880, most of the time at the McCunn school where in the winter she had 63 pupils.
On Dec 23, 1879, she was united in marriage to John Wesley Pfander, and the next spring they began farming on 80 acres, now known as the Troy or Arthur Pfander farm, which they had purchased from John's father, Charles Pfander. In 1894, the family moved to Taylor county to a farm near Gravity and in 1901 to southern Kansas. Two years later they returned to Gravity and lived in that vicinity until 1907, at which time they moved to a small farm on the southwestern edge of Clarinda.
Until his death in 1915, John W Pfander was one of the most prominent breeders of Poland China swine in the middle west. After her husband's death, Mrs. Pfander moved to 716 North 12th street in Clarinda, her home for the next 31 years. her last years were spent in the homes of her children.
Until recently she was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church. she was a member for years of the C L S C, O W G, the W C T U, the Rebekah lodge and of the W R C until its dissolution.
Two sisters, Mrs. Ida Flowers of Coin and Mrs. Mary Fleming of Gravity, and one brother, Frank D Garrison of Lodi, Calif, preceded her in death. Two of her children, James Roy of Peoria, Ill, and Sarah Blanche Wainwright of Gravity, also preceded her in death. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs Martha Lawson of Clarinda, Mrs Margaret Damewood of Gravity and Mrs Harriett Loudon of Council Bluffs. She leaves behind three of her children, Mrs. Lena Meyers of Gravity, Charles Pfander of Burlington Junction, Mo, and Homer Pfander of New Market. She is survived by nine grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Walker Funeral home in Clarinda, Jan 21, with the Reverend Lester Greenwood officiating. Pall bearers were Stanley Pfander, Frank Lawson, and the four grandsons, Kenneth Meyers, Arthur Wainwright, Edgar Wainwright, Jr and Charles Pfander, Jr. Flower attendants were Mrs Ruby Mace, Miss Nine Pfander and Miss Frances Pfander. Music was furnished by Miss Aletha Hutchings and Mrs Doris Forbes. Burial was in Clarinda cemetery.

[PFANDER, JULIA ETTA VAN VACTOR]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 31, 1900
Mrs. Julia Etta Pfander, wife of H. C. Pfander, died Sunday morning, Aug. 26, 1900, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Van Vactor, two miles west of this city. The funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Van Vactor Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. E. IlgenFritz, and interment took place in the city cemetery. Miss Julia Etta Van Vactor was born in Edgar county, Ill., Nov. 26, 1880, and about two years ago she removed with her parents to Page county. She was married to H. [orace] C. [lyde] Pfander Nov. 22, 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Pfander made their home in Texas a few months, returning to this vicinity a short time ago. A babe was born to Mr. and Mrs. Pfander about three weeks ago, soon after which Mrs. Pfander was taken with quick consumption, which resulted in her death. The words chosen for the text of the sermon, "Her sun went down ere it was noon," were very appropriate indeed. Etta, as she was usually called, lived not for herself alone, as she was always more happy when helping the poor and distressed. None knew her but to love her, none saw her but to praise. She maintained consciousness to the last and about five minutes before breathing her last, she called her brother and all present to her bedside and bade them goodbye, shaking hands with each.

[PFANDER, JULIA ETTA VAN VACTOR]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 31, 1900
AMITY TOWNSHIP – Our neighborhood is saddened to learn of the death of our neighbor of but a few months, Mrs. Clyde Pfander. She was taken from here in a very weak condition to her parents' home southwest of Clarinda, where she passed away. Her husband has our heartfelt sympathy in his great sorrow, also her relatives who will miss their dear one. May God sustain them is our wish.

[PIERCE, HOMER CURTIS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, May 29, 1900
Fatality at College Springs
Curtis Pierce Loses His Life Falling Down a Coal Shaft
Curtis Pierce, a young man aged twenty-five years, was killed at College Springs about seven o'clock yesterday morning, by falling down a 107 foot shaft. His skull was fractured in the fall and one leg was broken at the ankle. He also suffered internal injuries and his face was badly bruised. Pierce was working for George Lowry, who was sinking a coal shaft two miles south of the Springs. He lived across the road from Lowry and had a family of a wife and a little boy. He had been working in the mine on Saturday but in the meantime the fatal choke-damp had accumulated in the shaft. When he went down in the bucket on Monday morning, at the time to go to work, he was overcome with gas when about halfway down and fell out of the basket. Those above immediately surmised the cause of the accident and set to work to pump the gas out of the shaft. It was five hours before the shaft became inhabitable again and the body could be rescued. It is said that one man who tied himself to the bucket and went down to rescue Pierce, immediately after he fell, was overcome himself before he was halfway down and was pulled up unconscious. It took nearly four hours to resuscitate him. The body was taken to College Springs this morning and will be buried from there today. Pierce was an honest, respected citizen and a loving young husband and father. The blow will be a terrible one for his family to bear.

[PIERCE, HOMER CURTIS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 1, 1900
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Early last Monday morning a very sad accident occurred on the farm of George Lowry, south of town. For some time past Mr. Lowry has been putting down a coal shaft and employed Curt Pierce to do the digging. Mr. Pierce went to his work as usual on Monday morning but for some reason did not pump any fresh air into the shaft before starting down in the bucket. It seems that Mr. Pierce and Irving Lowry who tended the windlass, suspected that the air might not be just right, and Irving watched closely as the bucket descended for a signal to hoist. Mr. Pierce gave an occasion cry of "All right" as he went down till when within 50 feet of the bottom, he suddenly fell without making any outcry. George Lowry insisted on going to Pierce's rescue but was prevented by Irving and Mrs. Lowry until he was tied firmly with a rope to the cable. After descending about 50 feet, Mr. Lowery's cry of "All right" ceased and he was drawn up in an unconscious condition and remained so for the greater part of the day. The alarm was given, willing hands quickly gathered, the air pump was worked vigorously, and the mangled remains of Mr. Pierce were removed from the shaft. Our doctors did all that human skill could do but Mr. Pierce was dead. He leaves a wife and three children in poor circumstances. The funeral took place from the home of his brother, George Pierce in this city, Tuesday forenoon.

[PIERCE, HOMER CURTIS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 1, 1900
The College Springs Fatality
COLLEGE SPRINGS, Ia., May 31. – Our community was shocked and saddened by the terrible and fatal accident which occurred at Mr. George Lowry's home and which was described at length in Tuesday's issue of this paper and at which time Mr. Curtis Pierce lost his life and Mr. Lowry almost lost his own in trying to rescue the body of Mr. Pierce after it had fallen from the bucket as he was being lowered into the shaft which is being sunk in search of coal. The funeral services were held from the home of his brother, Mr. George Pierce, of this place, on Tuesday morning. The scripture lesson was by Rev. Willis of the Wesleyan Methodist church and the sermon was by Rev. Shenton of the Methodist church. A large crowd assembled, among whom were many friends and relatives from a distance. No blame is attached to any one as the accident was wholly unavoidable, he being overcome with damps or foul air and in falling to the bottom of the shaft his skull was fractured and he died immediately. We have not learned whether Mr. Lowry will give up the quest for coal or not, but we trust he will go on, as many believe the rock they were working in overlies a vein of coal which, if such is the case, and it was in paying quantities, would be of vast interest to the community and to Mr. Lowry. At last reports Mr. Lowry had almost recovered from the effects of the trip down the shaft and will soon be around again.

[PIERCE, HOMER CURTIS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 1, 1900
SHAMBAUGH – Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walker were called to College Springs Monday by the sudden death of their brother-in-law, Curtis Pierce.

[PIERCE, SOPHRONA ISABELLE MOORE]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, May 4, 1942
Sophrona Pierce – Sophrona Isabelle Pierce, daughter of William and Sarah Moore, was born near Buffalo, Ia, April 6, 1872, and passed away at her daughter's home in Clarinda, April 19, 1942, at the age of 70 years and 13 days.
Mrs. Pierce was the fifth of a family of twelve children, all having preceded her in death except two. She came with her parents to Page county in 1878, living near Shambaugh, Ia.
She was married to Homer Curtis Pierce in 1891. Following their marriage, they lived near College Springs. To them two children were born, both surviving. Her husband passed away in 1900.
She leaves her son and daughter, James Pierce and Mrs Gail Watkins, one brother, J H Moore of California and Mrs T L Loan of Clarinda, three nephews and four nieces, along with other relatives and many friends.
For many years Mrs Pierce made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Gail Watkins, now living at 603 east Garfield street. For several years her health has been poor, suffering much during her last months of life. During this time she was always patient and most considerate of those who cared for her. She suffered much but did not complain. In youth she became a member of the Covenanter church. [Poem not transcribed.]
Funeral services were conducted by Ellsworth L Woods, pastor of the Clarinda Church of Christ, at Walker's Funeral Home, on Wednesday afternoon, April 22, 1942, at 2:00 o'clock. The pallbearers were Fred Cross, Dwight Pierce, Roy Graham, Ernest Sebeniecher, Claude Cross and Frank Hurst. Interment was in the College Springs cemetery.

[PIESTER, CHARLES W.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 20, 1900
COIN – Cart Cornell and family and Warren Vincent and wife were called to Fremont county on Tuesday to attend the funeral of a young son of Mr. Piester, who died of scarlet fever.

[PIESTER, CHARLES W.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 15, 1900
LA PRAIRIE, WASHINGTON – The memorial service which was held at the West Point church last Sunday in honor of little Charley Piester was largely attended. Everything was arranged nicely. As Miss Lodgsdon played a funeral march, his Sunday school class marched up in front to their places. His chair was covered with white and black crape, with his name in a circle on a chair. All of his companions laid a flower on the chair as they marched past, after which Bertha Merkle took the organ chair; a double quartet sang in the choir. Lovely songs were chosen for the day. Rev. A. M. Lott preached the sermon.

[PIESTER, WILLIS REUBEN]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 28, 1946
W R Piester, 76, Dies at Home
Longtime Resident of Northboro Community
NORTHBORO March 26. –W [illis] R [euben] Piester, 76, long time resident of Washington township, died at his home Saturday morning. He is survived by his widow and the following children: Mrs Guy (Flora) Swartz of Blanchard, Mrs Eva Griffin of Fort Morgan, Colo, Mrs Alvin (Ruth) McGinnis of Winters, Calif, Mrs P E (Minnie) Ritter of Chillicothe, Mo, Mrs William (Mayme) Braymen of Shenandoah and Walter Piester of Northboro. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock at the Locust Grove church conducted by the Rev Hugh Jackson of Sidney. Burial was in the Union Grove cemetery at Northboro.

[POWERS, PAUL F.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 6, 1900
COIN, July 5, 1900. – A terrible occurrence saddened the hearts of all who heard of it and turned the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Powers from one of joy to deepest grief. Wednesday morning their two little boys, aged two and one-half and four years, went into the water closet and finding a match they set fire to some paper. Soon, Floyde, the elder, came running to the house and told his mamma that "little brother is burning up." Mrs. Powers reached the place in time to see Paul just coming from the back of the building, where he had dug his way from the vault, being driven by the flames near the door to that way of escape. He was so terribly burned that after a few hours of intense suffering the little life ended. Friends are telling Mr. and Mrs. Powers their sympathy, but human words and help go only a little way in comforting in such severe grief. The little boys have been especially noticed for their bright, happy dispositions and that such a dreadful death should come to one of them enlists all who knew them as mourners. The elder child was burned considerably about the face and hands. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church Thursday p. m. in charge of the pastor and the burial took place at Snow Hill cemetery.

[POWERS, PAUL F.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 13, 1900
COIN – The little 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Powers was burned so badly at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning that death ensued in a few hours time. Little Paul, with his 5 year old brother, Floyd, were in an outhouse, and by accident discovered two matches, which were lighted and touched to a pile of paper, which quickly burned, and catching into Paul's little dress burned him so badly that death was a welcome visitor to those who witnessed his terrible suffering. Mr. and Mrs. Powers are very highly esteemed in the community and have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends in their great sorrow.
Mrs. D. Johnson and her son, Burley, of New Market, attended the funeral of her grandson, little Paul Powers, Thursday of last week.

[PROW, EDITH RACHEL CUNNINGHAM]
Ottumwa Daily Courier (Ottumwa, Iowa), Saturday, January 3, 1959
Mrs. Edith Prow – Centerville – Mrs. Edith Rachel Prow, 83, died at 10 p. m. Friday at the Evergreen nursing home at 103 East Washington street. She had been in failing health two years.
She was born in Atchison county, Missouri, June 4, 1875, the daughter of James and Esther H. Cunningham. She was married November 11, 1896, to Henry Prow, who died July 7, 1916. She came to Centerville from New Market in 1903. She lived a few years in Moravia and Cincinnati.
Surviving are a son, Harold J. Prow, of Centerville; two grandchildren, one great grandchild and two brothers, Miles and Silas Cunningham of New Market. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by a daughter, Miss Gordie Mae Prow and by two brothers and two sisters.
The body is at the Johnson funeral home, where the service will be held Monday at 10 a. m. in charge of the Rev. Bruce B. Matthews of the Drake Avenue Christian church. Burial will be at New Market.

[PULLEN, JOHNIE V.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 10, 1900
COTTAGE GROVE – Johnie Polum [Pullen] of Siam was laid to rest last Saturday in the Davis cemetery. The friends have the sympathy of all.

[RANSOM, GAZENA "ZENITH" BROURINK]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 16, 1900
  BLANCHARD – Mrs. Zenith Ransom died at the home of her brother, J. C. Brewink [Brourink], in this city, Monday, Nov. 12, of blood poison, caused by goiter. The services were conducted by the Methodist Episcopal minister, Rev. O. W. Lippincott at the house and the remains were interred in the Blanchard cemetery.

[RANSOM, GAZENA "ZENITH" BROURINK]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 16, 1900
BLANCHARD, Nov. 15. – Miss Gasena [Gazena] Brewrink was born in Holland April the 17, 1837 and moved with her parents to St. Louis, Mo., at the age of nine years and remained there until her majority, when she married Mr. Bansom [Ransom] in 1860. He died in 1869. Four children were born to them, 3 are now living, two of whom were present at her death which occurred November 12 at her brother, J. C. Brewrink's, Blanchard, Iowa. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. Services at the residence conducted by Rev. Lippincott. Interment at Blanchard.

[RANSOM, GAZENA "ZENITH" BROURINK]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 23, 1900
BLANCHARD – Mr. Ransom, who has been here during the sickness and death of his mother, started for his home in Pueblo, Colo., Thursday.

[REINERS, HENRY H.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 31, 1900
Henry Reiners died at his home on this city Thursday, Aug. 30, 1900, at 10 a. m. and his funeral takes place at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon from the family residence, the second house east of the waterworks, conducted by Rev. T. G. Atteberry, pastor of the First Baptist church. Mr. Reiners sustained a stroke of paralysis about four years ago and has been in ill health for a long time. Wednesday morning his condition became very much worse, and he passed away the following forenoon. He was born in Germany, Sept. 29, 1836, and moved here with his family about eighteen years ago. He was a weaver of linen and other fabrics by occupation, having learned the weaver's trade in his native land. In this city he was a carpet weaver. His widow and two daughters survive. Seven children preceded him to the grave, five buried in Germany, and two, an infant son and a daughter, Mrs. Annie Kretzer, who died about two years ago, being buried in Clarinda. The surviving children are Mrs. Lizzie Davison, wife of Lawrence Davison, and Miss Dora Reiners. A life insurance policy for $2000 is among the personal property left to this widow.

[REMINGTON, FLORENCE LORETTA MORGAN]
Blue Valley Blade (Seward, Nebraska), Wednesday, June 18, 1902
Death of Mrs. Remington.
Mrs. D. D. Remington, wife of Ex-County Treasurer Remington, died at the family home in Seward Thursday morning at 10 o'clock after an illness of several months, aged 52 years.
Florence L. [oretta] Morgan was born in Lee county, Illinois, Jan. 1, 1850. In February 1874 she moved to Page county, Iowa, and on October 15, 1879 she was married to Mr. D. [elerane] D. Remington. The home was established near Clarinda, Iowa, but in 1883, Mr. and Mrs. Remington removed to Nebraska and settled on a farm in B Town, where they resided for many years. A little over four years ago when Mr. Remington assumed the office of county treasurer, the family moved to Seward where they have since resided.
Mr. and Mrs. Remington but recently returned from a trip to the south, where several months were spent in the hope that the change of climate might be beneficial to the deceased, but the hoped for change for the better never came.
Mrs. Remington was a lady of lovely disposition and character, greatly esteemed by all who knew her.
The deceased leaves her husband, three daughters and one son, and a large circle of acquaintances and friends to mourn her loss. The funeral was held at the M. E. church Saturday afternoon, Rev. John Gallagher conducting the services, Mrs. Remington being a member of the M. E. church. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery.

[RICKEY, JOSEPH KERR]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 4, 1900
Joseph Kerr Rickey died at his home on west Main street, Saturday evening, April 28, 1900, the cause of his death being pneumonia. Mr. Rickey was born near Pittsburgh, Pa., April 28, 1815, moved to Marion, this state, in 1851 and located in this city 21 years ago, where he since resided. Early in life he took up the study of medicines and became a practicing physician which profession he faithfully followed for over 55 years, retiring from practice about 12 years ago. Dec. 24, 1833, he was married to Miss Elizabeth McCleary and last December they had the pleasure of celebrating their sixty-sixth wedding anniversary. Mr. Rickey was the fifth son of a family of thirteen and the last survivor of the family. He leaves his estimable wife and six children who are as follows: W. P. Rickey of Dallas, Tex., R. S. Rickey of New Orleans, La., J. K. Rickey of New York City and E. A. Rickey, Mrs. Eurene Tobin and Mrs. Kate Marlowe of this city. Eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren also survive him. The funeral services were held at the house Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E. E. ElgenFritz. A quartette assisted by Miss Frazier furnished appropriate music. The pall bearers were practicing physicians of this city and intimate friends of Mr. Rickey.

[RICKEY, JOSEPH KERR]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, May 15, 1900
Wm. P. Rickey of Texas and his son, Frank, of Oklahoma, who were here attending the funeral of Dr. Rickey, returned to their respective homes Saturday.

[RIDENOUR, HENRY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 27, 1900
Third Ward – Henry Ridenour died at his home in east Clarinda, Sunday morning, Feb. 25, at 3 o'clock. He had been sick with typhoid fever for about seven weeks. He was a rugged boy about 22 years of age. Short funeral services were held at the home Monday morning, conducted by Rev. John A. Mitchell and the burial took place at Rose Hill cemetery.

[RIDENOUR, HENRY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 16, 1900
Funeral of Henry Ridenour.
The funeral of Henry Ridenour will be preached at the United Brethren church, Sunday morning, at 11 o'clock, by Rev. J. A. Mitchell, pastor of that church.

[RIDNOUR, CORYL MARIE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 23, 1900
HAWLEYVILLE – The funeral of Mr. and Mrs. Ridenour's little babe was preached here last Saturday, the child was laid to rest in the Hawleyville cemetery.
[Note: the last name is spelled Ridnour on the headstone.]

[ROBERTS, JOHN BURR]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 21, 1900
John Burr Roberts died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. E. Deffenbaugh on Fourteenth street, this city, Saturday, Dec. 15, 1900, at 1:10 o'clock p. m., the cause of his death being lung and throat trouble. The funeral services were held Monday. A short prayer service was held at the Deffenbaugh home at 9:30 a. m., conducted by Rev. E. E. IlgenFritz and the remains were then taken by carriage to Villisca where services were held in the Presbyterian church at 2:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. T. K. Hunter, and the remains were laid to rest in the Villisca cemetery. Mr. Roberts was born in Sparta, Morrow county, O., March 29, 1848, and when 10 years of age he moved with his parents to Union county, this state. He was a brick mason by trade and followed this vocation for a number of years. About 1870 he located in Villisca where he was married, Oct. 4, 1871, to Miss Jennie A. Bradfield. From this union only one child was born, Mrs. Frances Deffenbaugh. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts were engaged in the restaurant and bakery business in Villisca for several years. In the fall of 1899, they came to this city and made their home with the family of their daughter. Mr. Roberts' father, C. G. Roberts and sister, Mrs. W. W. Morrow, of Afton, arrived in this city Sunday and accompanied the remains to Villisca.

[RUBEY, WILLIAM GRANT]
Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), Thursday, September 11, 1947
SHENANDOAH – Grant Rubey, 80, retired mail carrier, died Monday in an Omaha hospital where he had been since Aug. 9. He is survived by two children, Floyd of Dubuque and Mrs. Luella Darrah of Phoenix, Ariz.
Services were held Thursday at Harding funeral home with burial in Shenandoah cemetery.

[RUBEY, WILLIAM GRANT'S INFANT SON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 20, 1900
PAGE CENTER, Ia., April 19, 1900. – Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Rubie, a son, last Thursday, April 12, but the little darling did not come to stay, for his spirit took its heavenly flight when but two hours old. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community. His little form was laid to rest beside his two infant sisters in Shenandoah Cemetery on Saturday.

[RURODE, WALTER JOHANN FRIEDRICH]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 6, 1900
GERMAN SETTLEMENT, April 2nd, 1900. – Thursday morning at 2 o'clock Walter, the infant son of H. [ erman] Rurode, died at the home of his parents. Funeral services at the Evangelical Lutheran church Friday afternoon, Rev. Jobst officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Rurode have lost five children in all. One being buried in Oak Park, Ill., the rest lie in the Lutheran cemetery at this place.


[SANDEEN, CARL AUGUST]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Saturday, May 6, 1916
C. A. Sandeen Dead
C. [arl] A. [ugust] Sandeen, formerly a resident of this community, died at his home in Omaha Sunday night at about seven o'clock. Mr. Sandeen had been sick for some time and Friday night of last week suffered a stroke of paralysis which later caused his demise. The funeral services were held Tuesday and the remains were interred in Omaha. Mr. Sandeen was seventy-seven years of age, and he leaves to mourn their loss a wife, two daughters and five sons. It will be remembered that the Sandeen family lived on the Henry Holland farm, east of Villisca, for a few years and then they moved to this city, having resided in the Mrs. R. Skinner property in the north part of town. Some time ago they moved to Omaha where they bought a very nice residence property and have been comfortably situated. Deceased was born in Sweden and was a close neighbor there to C. J. Schantz, who now lives southwest of Villisca.
The Sandeen family has many friends in this community who will deeply regret to learn of the death of the husband and father, who was known here as a highly respected neighbor and friend.

[SAVAGE, ROBERT WELLS]
St. Joseph News-Press (St. Joseph, Missouri), Wednesday, November 23, 1904
Robert Savage, aged eighty years, died at the home of his son, N. S. Savage, 2312 Jule street, at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The body was forwarded to Bedford, Iowa, for burial.

[SAVAGE, SUSAN FOWLER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 27, 1900
EAST RIVER – Grandma Savage died at her home in New Market, Monday, after a long illness and was buried in the Memory cemetery Wednesday.

[SEAL, CLIFFORD]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 30, 1900
NORTHBORO – The death of little Clifford Seal, age 10 years, has occurred. Clifford died last Saturday. He had been ill but a short time. Funeral services were held at West Point. Rev. A. M. Lott preached the sermon and spoke words of sympathy to those who were left to mourn. The remains were laid to rest in the Union Grove cemetery.

[SEIDEL, BARBARA RUDY]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 13, 1900
A dispatch from Rev. Vedder this morning stated that Mrs. Vedder's mother, Mrs. Seidel, died this morning at 9:10 o'clock, at their home in Indianola. The family have the sincere sympathy of their many friends here. Mrs. Seidel was aged 88 years.

[SETTERBURG, JOHANNA SOPHIA GUSTAFSDOTTER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 21, 1900
BETHESDA – Died – Johanna Sophia Setterberg was born in Vestergotland, Sweden, Oct. 15, 1843. In 1868 she came to Altona, Ill., which she made her home for three years. In 1871 she was married to August Setterberg. That same year they moved to Bethesda and settled on the place which has been their home ever since. She was a member of the Swedish Lutheran church. She became a member in 1871 and was an earnest worker. About three years ago she contracted a cough which could not be checked, though all that medical aid could do was done. Her heath began to gradually fail and during the last few months she continued to sink rapidly. All that loving hands and tender care could do was done, but it was all in vain. Death claimed her and at 11 o'clock on the forenoon of Sept. 11, she passed away. Short services were held at the home, after which the assembled friends went to the Swedish Lutheran church where the last sad rites were held. The church was well filled with sympathizing friends. Miss Esther Swanson played the funeral march and the choir furnished appropriate music. There was also one song by a quartette. Rev. B. Modin preached the funeral sermon, both in the American and the Swedish language. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. After the services those present took a final look at the remains, after which they followed the same to the last resting place in the cemetery. The last sad rites were read, the choir sang "Sweet By and By," and left her in her quiet resting place to await the glory of the resurrection morn. Mrs. Setterberg leaves a sorrowing husband, three sons and one daughter, to whom we extend our heartfelt sympathy, trusting that when their mission on earth is ended the broken circle may be reunited in the home immortal. [Poem not transcribed.]
[Note: The last name is spelled Setterburg on the family headstone.]

[SETTERBURG, JOHANNA SOPHIA GUSTAFSDOTTER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 21, 1900
Johanna Sophia Setterburg, wife of August Setterburg, died at her home two and one-half miles southwest of Bethesda, in Douglas township, Tuesday Sept. 11, at 11:10 a. m.
Funeral services were held at Bethesda church on Thursday at 3 p. m., conducted by Rev. Bernard Modin, who preached in both English and Swedish. The body was buried in the adjacent cemetery.
Mrs. Setterburg was born in Vestergotland, Sweden, Oct. 15, 1843, came to America in 1868, her first home being in Altoona [Altona], Ill.
In 1871 she was married to August Setterburg and came directly to Douglas township and has since lived on the farm where she died. About three years ago she contracted consumption and has been bedfast since last Christmas. She joined the Swedish Lutheran church in 1871 and died in the triumph of the faith which makes faithful.
Besides her husband, she leaves four children, all grown to manhood and womanhood, Frank, Minnie, Oscar and Arthur. The neighbors who have known Mrs. Setterburg for thirty years speak of her in terms of highest praise.

[SHARP, LAVINA ANDREWS]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, September 15, 1914
GRAVITY – Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Hathaway were called to Shenandoah last week by the death of Mrs. Hathaway's mother, Mrs. Sharp.

[SHARP, LAVINA ANDREWS]
Syracuse Journal-Democrat (Syracuse, Nebraska), Friday, September 18, 1914
Lavina Andrews was born on a farm near Ollie, Jefferson county, Iowa, August 31, 1870.
While a young girl her parents moved to a farm near Douglas, Nebr. There at the age of sixteen she united with the Baptist church.
In February 1890 she married Charles Sharp. To this union was born nine children, Mrs. Leafa Hathaway, of Gravity, Ia., Theron, Thomas, Ruby, Dewey, Paul, Leona, Goldie and Charles, all of whom survive their mother, who died September 2, 1914, surrounded by her children and husband. She leaves besides her immediate family, her mother, Mrs. Thos. Andrews, and three sisters, Mrs. H. L. Pratt, of Douglas, Mrs. Rose Harlan, of Shenandoah, Ia., Mrs. Cora Sharp of Farragut, Ia., and two grandchildren, and a host of friends to mourn her death.
Funeral services were held at the Farragut Congregational church on Friday, September 4, 1914, conducted by Mr. Self of Nebraska City.
At the cemetery the Rebekahs had charge of the ceremony.
Mrs. Sharp was a devoted mother, a faithful Christian and a helpful neighbor. Though she is gone her work lives on.

[SHELL, LISLE A.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 17, 1900
COIN – Rev. A. W. Walburn and wife drove to Shenandoah Sunday afternoon, where Mr. Walburn conducted the funeral services of a young child of Mr. and Mrs. Shell.

[SIGLER, PHOEBE MANKER]
Omaha Daily Bee (Omaha, Nebraska), Sunday, February 4, 1900
Mrs. Phoebe Sigler died yesterday morning at her home near Pigeon post office, from paralysis, aged 69 years. She leaves six children, three sons and three daughters. They are Eli Sigler, living in Missouri; Jeff and Dan Sigler, both residents of Boomer township; Mrs. W. Gordon of Kansas, Mrs. J. McKune of Honey Creek and Mrs. Lizzie Duncan of Missouri. Mrs. Sigler had been a resident of Boomer township for forty-two years. Her husband died several years ago. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the family residence. The services will be conducted by Rev. Carlyle of Underwood and interment will be in the Boomer township cemetery.

[SIGLER, PHOEBE MANKER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, February 13, 1900
BLANCHARD, Ia., Feb. 12, 1900. – Eli Sigler returned home Friday from near Council Bluffs, where he was at the bedside and burial of his mother. she was 65 years of age. Mr. S. will move out on the farm with his father-in-law, Mr. Webster.

[SKAGGS, GEORGE W.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 21, 1900
BLANCHARD – Mr. Skeggs [Skaggs] died at his home in the east part of Blanchard Tuesday morning of consumption. The funeral services were held at the home Wednesday.

[SKINNER, ISABEL CAROLINE WALKUP]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 23, 1906
COLLEGE SPRINGS – M. P. Skinner and family drove to Coin last Friday to attend the funeral of Mr. Skinner's mother, an old lady over 80 years old.

[SKINNER, ISABEL CAROLINE WALKUP]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 23, 1906
COIN – Grandma Skinner's funeral was held at the M. E. church Saturday morning. Interment in Elmwood cemetery.

[SKINNER, JOSHUA]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 28, 1900
COIN – Joshua Skinner, an old resident of this vicinity, died at his home north of town Sunday morning, Sept. 23, and his funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Coin, Monday, at 10:30 o'clock. The funeral was very largely attended. He left an aged wife and eleven children who were all present at the funeral.

[SKINNER, JOSHUA]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 28, 1900
Joshua Skinner, one of the pioneers of Page county, died at his home north of Coin, Sunday, after an illness of long duration, aged eighty-four years and had lived on his home place for forty years. Besides the several members of the family who mourn his death are a large circle of friends who miss the presence of this much respected citizen.

[SLOANE, AMANDA JANE BURROWS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 6, 1900
COIN – Mrs. W. Sloan who moved last fall from her farm south of Coin to College Springs to take charge of the dormitory, died at that place Thursday night, March 29. A number of her old neighbors from near here attended her funeral on Saturday.

[SLOANE, AMANDA JANE BURROWS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 6, 1900
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Mrs. J. H. Sloane was buried in Maple Hill cemetery Saturday. For some time previous to her death her suffering was very great.

[SLOANE, AMANDA JANE BURROWS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 6, 1900
COLLEGE SPRINGS – Mrs. Slown [Sloane] died last Friday. Funeral services were held at the U. P. church Saturday, after which the body was interred in the Maple Hill cemetery.

[SMITH, MAUDE ALICE LEIGHTON]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 13, 1900
Mrs. Maude Alice Smith – Mrs. Maude Alice Smith died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Leighton, north Twelfth street, Friday, April 6, 1900, at 2 o'clock p. m. at the age of 31 years 7 months and 12 days. The funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leighton, Sunday, April 8, at 2 o'clock p. m. conducted by Rev. T. C. Smith and her remains were buried in the Clarinda cemetery. Maude Alice Leighton was born in Morton, Taswell [Tazewell] county, Ill., Aug. 24, 1868, and when about 4 years of age removed with her parents to Taylor county, this state, and in March 1892 the family moved to this city. She was married to John Mankle, July 2, 1880, from which union two daughters were born, Misses Winnie and May, who survive their mother. Jan. 15, 1899, she was married to Vern Smith, and a son was born to them about a week before the demise of Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church, having joined that denomination four years ago. She leaves many friends to mourn her demise.

[SOETEN, EVA FARRELL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 22, 1900
EAST RIVER – Mrs. Charley Seaten [Soeten] died Tuesday Evening at her sister's, Mrs. Tom Snodgrass. The funeral was held in the Baptist church, New Market, and the remains were buried in the Memory cemetery.

[SPARGUR, MILTON W.]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, April 19, 1900
Milton W. Spargur, died in this city, Thursday night, April 12, 1900. He was born in Highland County, Ohio, April 12, 1846. He enlisted in Co. C., 86th O. Inf. in 1862. While in the service he contracted a fever which resulted in the permanent crippling of one limb and disabled him from active pursuits. He came to Villisca in 1867 and has since resided here. The funeral took place from the home of his sister, Rachel Smith, Friday and was conducted by Rev. McCormick.
[Note: Alternate birth date: April 19, 1846.]

[SPARGUR, MILTON W.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 20, 1900
HEPBURN, April 19, 1900. – Tony Spargur, so well known among us here, died at Villisca and last Saturday and was laid to rest in the cemetery at that place. The deceased had been a very bad cripple ever since the war, in which he was a soldier, and suffered a great deal until death relieved him of all suffering.

[SPEER, GEORGE WALLACE]
Beatrice Daily Sun (Beatrice, Nebraska), Thursday, December 4, 1919
--George Wallace Speer was born in Butler County, Pa., on February 27, 1861, and died at Beatrice, Neb., on Nov. 27, 1919, age 66 years and eight months. In his early youth he moved to Iowa where he grew to manhood and in the year of 1879, he was united in marriage to Mary O. [live] Martin. To this union seven children were born of which six are still living. The deceased moved to Nebraska about one year ago where he lived until his death. The remains were interred at Pawnee City.

[SPIERS, ALMIRA EDMONDS VAN HORN SMITH]
Clarinda Herald Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 7, 1950
Almira Spiers – Almira Edmonds, daughter of Alphonso and Peachy Francis Edmonds, was born May 7, 1863, near Clarinda, where she grew to womanhood and taught for some time in the rural schools.
She was united in marriage to A W Van Horn Sept 2, 1896 who died at their home in Clearmont, Mo, three and one-half years later. On Sept 13, 1904, she was married to Geo E Smith and went to Kensington, Kan, where they resided for a number of years, later moving to Brighton, Colo where in a few years their home was broken by the death of Mr Smith in May 1930. She was married to B D Spiers of Broughton, Kan where she made her home until Mr Spiers died in 1937.
She then came to Gravity to make her home with her sister and husband, Mr and Mrs H S Stafford. During her illness of the past two years, she was cared for at the home of her niece, Mrs Roy King, of Gravity.
For many years she was a member of the Methodist church at Broughton, Kan, recently transferring to the Gravity Methodist church. Preceding Mrs Spiers in death were her father, mother; and one brother, S W Edmonds, of Clarinda. She is survived by her sister, Amanda Stafford, of Gravity; and a brother C V Edmonds of Clearmont, Mo; several stepchildren and grandchildren.
Funeral service was held from the Foster-Harmon Mortuary Wednesday, Nov 22, at 2:30 p m. Burial in Clarinda cemetery. Rev. J R Moody conducted the funeral.

[STEEVE, IRENE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 11, 1900
YORKTOWN – Mr. and Mrs. George Steeve buried their babe in the Summit cemetery, Wednesday. The funeral was held at the Lutheran church, conducted by Rev. J. R. Braeuer.

[STEEVE, IRENE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 11, 1900
The seven weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Steeve died on last Monday night and was buried at the Summit cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, after short services at the home southwest of town and at the German church. The parents have the sincere sympathy of the community in their sudden bereavement in the loss of their beloved and only daughter.

[STEWART, NELLIE BARNHILL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 17, 1900
Mrs. O. P. Stewart – Mrs. Nellie Stewart, wife of O. [tis] P. Stewart, died Saturday forenoon, Aug. 11, 1900, at her home on Grant street in this city. Death resulted from a carbuncle on the face. She was in a critical condition for about two weeks, during which she suffered greatly from her illness, which was serious from its outset and soon became of a nature that caused alarm to those about her, although hopes of her recovery were indulged in as physician and friends rendered every service possible to benefit her. The death of Mrs. Stewart caused great sorrow among those acquainted with herself and family. She was a bright, active lady, only 30 years of age last March, a wife of a few years and the mother of two little daughters, the comfort and joy of a happy home, and whose death is an irreparable loss to husband and children. The surviving members of the family and all the mourning relatives have the sincere sympathy of the public in their affliction. The maiden name of the late Mrs. Stewart was Barnhill. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. [illiam] T. [homas] Barnhill of Blanchard. Her birth took place March 5, 1870, in Jones county, Ia. In her childhood she moved with her family to Harlan, this state, where she lived fifteen years, then at Stewart, Neb., nearly three years. In November 1887, the family came to Page county, locating at Blanchard, where Feb. 22, 1893, she was married to O. P. Stewart. She and her husband then lived a little over one year near Braddyville and then located in Clarinda, where they have since resided. With the husband survive two children, Alfa, age 6, and Blanche, age 4 years; her parents at Blanchard; two sisters, Mrs. C. E. Wolf at Ottumwa and Mrs. Harvey Fullerton, near Blanchard, and a brother, Earl Barnhill, of Fontanelle. Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 p. m. at the home, conducted by Rev. E. E. IlgenFritz, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of which she died a member. In his remarks he referred to the deceased in terms of the highest respect as a Christian woman, wife and mother, paying deserved tribute to the departed lady. Appropriate hymns were sung by a choir composed of Misses Delia Osborn and Letitia Green, and Messrs. John and Ora Keener. The closing service was by Daisy camp No. 444 of the Royal Neighbors to which order the deceased belonged. In the Royal Neighbor service those who took part were Mrs. A. Akin, oracle; Mrs. J. W. Barchus, vice oracle; Mrs. C. A. Heaton, marshal, and Mrs. C. N. Newlin, recorder. The pallbearers were ladies of the royal neighbors, as follows: Mesdames C. F. McPherrin, L. M. Griffith, C. W. Skinner, M. L. Beauchamp, H. C. Roberts, and J. W. Barchus. The funeral service lasted about one hour, after which the remains were placed in a hearse and started for the place of burial, Blanchard, followed by the relatives in carriages. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. Of these the Royal Neighbors contributed largely, including a particularly fine piece, "Gates Ajar."

[STEWART, NELLIE BARNHILL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 17, 1900
Delayed By Storm. Funeral Procession Interfered with by Rain—Burial Place Safely Reached.
The funeral procession with the remains of the late Mrs. O.[tis] P. Stewart, which left here at 5 o'clock Sunday evening for Blanchard, expecting to reach that place the same night, was delayed by the rain storm on the way, so that the cemetery was not reached until 11 o'clock Monday morning, at which time interment took place, instead of Sunday night as was contemplated.
The procession consisted of the hearse with the remains, and three carriages with relatives. Forsythe & Goudie were the undertakers. Samuel Forsythe of the firm and Leslie Long rode on the hearse, Mr. Long going as driver. In the carriages were the bereaved husband, Mr. Stewart and two little daughters, the father and mother of the deceased, Mr. and Mrs. W. [illiam] T. [homas] Barnhill, Mr. Stewart's stepfather, Eli Matthews, Mr. Stewart's brother, Ward, a sister, Mrs. Harvey Fullerton, and Earl Barnhill, a brother of Mrs. Stewart.
The funeral party had not proceeded far on its way until a heavy rain began to fall and after traveling about four miles a halt was made at the home of Henry McCune, from 6 until 8 o'clock, for protection from the storm. At 8 o'clock the storm had abated so that the procession again started and after a slow and toilsome journey through more or less rain reached College Springs late at night. Mr. Forsythe says that the lightning enabled them to pick their way along the road, one flash of the electric current showing the condition of the highway ahead, and by the time it was covered another flash displaying a still further portion, so that thus lighted, at times with the rain pouring down, a resting place for the night was finally reached. The party remained at the Cottage Home hotel until morning.
From about two miles north of College Springs, in that city, and beyond toward Blanchard, a good many trees were found blown down in the road and in numerous instances the funeral procession was obliged to drive out of the regular traveled roadway to its side, on account of the fallen trees. Mr. Forsythe says the report that trees had to be cut out of the way is untrue.
The cemetery one mile east of Blanchard was reached at 11 a. m. Monday, where the procession was met by friends, a minister and the pallbearers, the final burial serviced conducted, and the remains laid at rest.
Despite the delay and the severity of the storm passed through, fortunately no accident happened.
Considerable anxiety for the safety of the funeral party was expressed by the people of this city as the storm progressed, and when Monday morning came it was not relieved, as no word could be obtained from it.
Messrs. Forsythe and Long returned here about 8 o'clock Monday evening.

[STRAIGHT, GRACE CASTEEL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 18, 1900
NEW MARKET, Ia., May 17, 1900. – Miss Grace Straight died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Hart, Monday noon and was buried in the Hawleyville cemetery Wednesday. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Pruitt.

[SULLIVAN, CORNELIUS J. "CON"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 12, 1900
Con Sullivan Dead.
Typhoid Fever Carries Away a Pioneer Settler. A Familiar Figure Gone—Was a Soldier In the Union Army—Since the War Has Resided in Page County—Will Be Buried Tomorrow.
HEPBURN, Oct. 11 – Cornelius Sullivan, whom we reported last week as being ill with typhoid fever, but improving, took a sudden turn for the worse on Wednesday, and died at ten minutes past noon on Thursday, after having been sick three weeks to a day. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, and his body will be laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery, near the Cagley church. Deceased was born in Kerry county, Ireland, in 1847 and with his widowed mother and two brothers, came to this country when he was 9 years of age. The family settled near Boston, Mass., where he learned the trade of currier. When the great civil war broke out, he was only a 14 year old lad, but being extra large for his years he succeeded in enlisting in Co. H of the Fifty-sixth Massachusetts Volunteer infantry, served his full term of three years and re-enlisted in the same regiment, participated in all the numerous battles in which his regiment was engaged. He was a non commissioned officer during the entire term of his second enlistment, and received an honorable discharge on July 12, 1865. A year later, with his brother, P. D. Sullivan, now a resident of Des Moines, he came to Page county and located in Valley township, where he resided at the time of his death. In the meantime he was married to Miss Sylva Jane Peterson. The offspring of this marriage was two sons, John and Harry, now living, and two daughters, both of whom are dead. Harry, the younger of the two sons, was present at the time of his father's death. Deceased lost his wife some twenty years ago and he and his son Harry kept house for themselves until something more than two years ago, since which time Mrs. Kate Miller has made her home with them. Comrade Sullivan was a member of Warren Post, No. 11, G. A. R. During the early part of his illness he was out of his head most of the time, but later was perfectly conscious until just a short time before he died. The writer visited him on Monday and found him quite jovial, though weak of course. During his entire illness he was pleasant and patient, just as a true soldier should be. But now his warfare is ended. The battle of life for him is over. He has answered his last earthly roll call. His former comrades will grasp his hand no more. But he will be remembered as one who served his country faithfully in the time of her direst need. Another patriot has passed to his reward and there is one more grave to be strewn with flowers on each annual Decoration day.
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P. D. Sullivan arrived on the late train from the north, Thursday night, in answer to a telegram informing him of the death of his brother, Cornelius Sullivan, and will remain until after the funeral services.

[SULLIVAN, CORNELIUS J. "CON"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 19, 1900
HEPBURN – The funeral services of our late comrade, Cornelius J. Sullivan, were held at the Cagley church last Saturday at 11 o'clock a. m., conducted by Rev. T. C. Smith, D. D., of Clarinda, who preached an able discourse on the text— "It is appointed unto men once to die and after death the judgment." A quartet, composed of Messrs. Otis Lucas, Thomas Brown, Mrs. O. M. Cook and Miss Carrie Loran came up from Clarinda and furnished sweetly beautiful and appropriate music. Warren Post, No. 11, G. A. R., was well represented and deposited the remains of their departed comrade in the grave in accordance with the beautiful and appropriate ceremony of their order. The following named gentlemen—members of Warren post—were pall bearers: Henry Loranz, Lewis Aiken, J. S. Smith, J. D. Marlin, Ben Piper and J. A. Dunlap. During the illness of our late comrade, C. J. Sullivan, the circumstances were such that but two or three of the members of Warren post could visit him. But two members of the post live nearer to the deceased than Clarinda. Very many in this vicinity—some of whom have been his neighbors for years, yet never came near Comrade Sullivan during his illness, severely censure the members of the post because it treated their sick comrade with apparent neglect. Concerning these criticisms we wish to say the obligation resting upon a member of the G. A. R. in such circumstances is no greater than that resting upon any one of the neighbors, especially if the neighbor is a professing Christian. My Christian friends, particularly those of you who were neighbors to our departed comrade for a number of years, but failed to darken the doors of his home while he was struggling vainly with the Death Angel, you cannot escape the consequences of your own neglect by trying to shift the load of responsibility to the members of the G. A. R. Please remember, also, that the members of the G. A. R. are men well along in years and should not be expected to go six or seven miles from home to care for a sick comrade while he has abundance of neighbors living near, who are younger and more vigorous and better able to take care of the sick. It is every man's duty and especially is it the duty of one who professes to be a follower of the meek and lowly Nazarene to act the part of the good Samaritan. When you are moved to severe criticism of others please remember that and it may result in profit to your soul.

[SWANSON, ALEXANDER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, February 16, 1900
Alexander Swanson died of lung fever at his home in Douglas township, two miles east of Bethesda, Monday, Feb. 12. He was born at Kristdala Socken Kalmar Lan, Sweden, Sept. 13, 1843, and came to America in 1898. He first settled in Henry county, Ill., where he was married Dec. 14, 1878, to Johanna Swanson and together they came westward in 1880 and bought the farm in Douglas township where he spent the remainder of his days. Funeral services were conducted from the Swedish Lutheran church of Bethesda, by the pastor, Rev. Bernhard Modin, Tuesday, at 2 p. m. and the body was interred in the adjacent cemetery. Mr. Swanson leaves besides a wife, the following children: Mrs. C. E. Johnson and Emil, Emilia, Hulda and Oscar Swanson; also a grandchild, Carl Milton Johnson. His only sister in America, Mrs. Johnson of Siam, was present at the funeral. Two other brothers and two sisters yet live in the old world. Mr. Swanson was an upright man, spotless in character and with an untarnished name, an active worker in the church he loved and ever faithful to the profession he made. He is spoken of in terms of warmest praise by all who knew him long and well. He could ill be spared by the community.

[SWANSON, JOHANNA MARIA SVENSDOTTER]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, December 23, 1926
BETHESDA – Mrs. C. E. Johnson and Oscar Swanson were called to Essex Monday morning by the serious illness of their mother, Mrs. Swanson. She had suffered a stroke of paralysis. Later—Mrs. Swanson passed away Tuesday morning.

 

[TAGGART, MARY MABEL]      [TAGGART, WILLIAM WHITEHILL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 13, 1900
Mary Mabel Taggart – Mary Mabel Taggart, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taggart, died Monday, April 2, 1900, at 12:45 p. m., at the home of her parents in Harlan township, of cerebro spinal meningitis, age 11 months and 3 days. The little one had lung fever and finally the dread disease of which she died, seized her with fatal effect. The funeral was held Tuesday, the 3d inst., with services conducted by Rev. S. E. Martin, pastor of the United Presbyterian church at College Springs, where the burial took place. The parents have the sympathy of the public in their great loss. William W. Taggart, a brother of Thomas Taggart, was ill with consumption at the time of the death of his little niece and died a few days later on Sunday, the 8th inst.

[TAGGART, WILLIAM WHITEHILL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 13, 1900
PAGE – Will Taggart died at his home southeast of here, last Sunday and was buried at Maple Hill cemetery Monday.

[TAGGART, WILLIAM WHITEHILL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 13, 1900
COLLEGE SPRINGS –  William Taggart died Sunday and was buried at Maple Hill cemetery on Monday. For several years previous to his death, Mr. Taggart suffered with consumption, which finally caused his death.

[TAGGART, WILLIAM WHITEHILL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 13, 1900
PAGE CENTER – Mr. Wm. Taggart, who lived south of Page Center, was laid to rest last Monday. He died with consumption. He leaves a little son. His wife had ceased this life and gone on before him to the better world.

[TARPENNING, WILLIAM LESTER'S SISTER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 12, 1900
NORTHBORO – Mr. Tarpening's sister, who has been here visiting, died Friday, and her remains were taken to Tabor.

[TAYLOR, SARAH JANE DUKESHIER]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 30, 1900
Mrs. Frank Taylor died at her home five miles northeast of Clarinda, at 2:15 a. m., Nov. 21, of stomach trouble. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Will O. Hutchings at 11 a. m., Nov. 22, and interment took place in the Hawleyville cemetery. Mrs. Taylor's maiden name was Sarah Dukeshire [Dukeshier], and she was born May 1, 1858, being at the time of her death a little past 42 years of age. She was married to Frank Taylor, Nov. 17, 1880. To them were born six children, three boys and three girls, five of whom are living. Some years ago she and her husband became members of the Free Will Baptist church in Pocahontas county, Ia. and have remained faithful to the Master. Mrs. Taylor is highly spoken of by those who knew her. A good neighbor, an affectionate wife and an indulgent mother, true to herself and those about her. The family have the sympathy of all who know them.

[TAYLOR, SARAH JANE DUKESHIRE]
Sarah Jane Dukeshire, daughter of Charles Daniel Dukeshire and Mary Ralston, was born May 1, 1858 in Brown, Ohio and died November 21, 1900 in Clarinda, Iowa. She married Benjamin Franklin Taylor on May 17, 1880 in Clarinda, Iowa. Five children were born to their union. They were; Mrs. Maude Selby of Red Oak, Iowa, Mrs. Myrtle McDevitt of Allen, Nebraska, Charles Taylor of Florida, Mrs. Frances Hardin of Coburg, Iowa, and John Taylor of Shenandoah, Iowa.

[TEFFT, JOHN K.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, December 28, 1900
COIN, Ia., Dec. 27, 1900. – Jno. K. Teft [Tefft], for some twenty years a resident of Page county, died at his home four miles northeast of Coin, Saturday, December 22, of Bright's disease. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Bartley, were held at the Snyder school house Sunday and the burial took place at the Polsley cemetery.

[THOMAS, ELIZABETH "LIZZIE"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 6, 1900
HAWLEYVILLE – Miss Elizabeth Thomas was laid to rest in the Hawleyville cemetery, March 28. She had been an invalid for years. She made her home with her sister, Mrs. Liza Hicks. Her brother was the first person buried in the Hawleyville cemetery.

[THOMAS, ELIZABETH "LIZZIE"]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, April 6, 1900
BOUNDARY GROVE – Died, at the home Robert Hicks, Miss Lizzie Thomas at 4 o'clock Tuesday morning. Deceased had been an invalid for years and her sister, at whose home she died, has cared for her. The funeral was preached at the house at 1 o'clock Wednesday. Interment was at the Hawleyville cemetery.

[THOMPSON, EDNA EMALINE BALES]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, February 9, 1915
Fatal Accident Near Shambaugh
People along the west line of the county had the horrors of a most distressing accident brought near them last Wednesday morning when Mrs. Jake Thompson, who lives but a few miles west of Siam, met almost instant death in the presence of her family. The facts so far as known are set forth in the following taken from the Clarinda Journal:
"A most distressing accident occurred Wednesday morning about 10 o'clock resulting in the death of Mrs. Jake Thompson, living on the Ike Mulkins farm east of Shambaugh. Mr. Thompson was sawing some wood in their yard, the home being located on a sidehill on the bank of east river. Mrs. Thompson was helping him, having the job that the wood sawers call "offbearing," that is taking the stick after it was sawed. Her small son was witness to the accident and relates that his mother started to go round in front of the saw, when she slipped and fell against it, while the saw was running, the result being that it cut her nearly in two at the abdomen and she died immediately. Mrs. Thompson was about 49 years of age, being daughter of L. R. Bales, whom many know as having been watchman so many times at the fair grounds. She is the mother of Mrs. Clarence Anderson of Clarinda. The funeral is Friday."

[THOMPSON, MINNIE MOORE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Tuesday, July 17, 1900
CRAMER CHAPEL – One of the saddest and most sympathetic congregations that ever assembled in the chapel gathered at the funeral of Mrs. Minnie Thompson last Tuesday, July 10. Although she had been ailing all spring, no one realized she was so near the end. Her loss will be felt and mourned by all who knew her, as she was universally loved and respected for her bright cheery Christian character and life. Her influence was always for good. She leaves a husband and two little girls who have the sympathy of all in their great loss.

[THOMPSON, SQUIRE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 3, 1900
Squire Thompson – Squire Thompson died this morning Friday, Aug. 3, 1900, at 10 o'clock at his home, corner of Eleventh and Garfield streets. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at his home, conducted by Rev. Dr. T. C. Smith, and his remains will be laid to rest in the city cemetery. Mr. Thompson was born about six miles east of this city, May 10, 1853. He spent his boyhood days and grew to manhood in this vicinity. He was married March 25, 1875, to Miss Emma Vinsant, at the home of the bride three miles southeast of this city. Three years later he moved with his family to Malvern, Mills county, where they remained about four years and then returned to this city where they have since resided. For some months Mr Thompson had suffered from a bruise on his right foot and when it appeared to be getting well, about three weeks ago, he was compelled to take to his bed on account of an attack of malarial fever which later turned to typhoid fever, and he gradually sank until he peacefully passed away this morning. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Misses Grace and Arabelle. His father, Moses Thompson, is still living and resides at Kansas City. Three brothers and five sisters also survive him and reside as follows: I. M. Thompson, three miles north of this city; Douglas Thompson, New Market; Moses Thompson, jr., Kansas City; Mrs. Marion Farrens, Clarinda; Mrs. J. M. Rounds, New Market; Mrs. G. W. Palmer, Kansas City; Mrs. Allen Sherod, Kansas City, and Mrs. William McCowen, Kansas City.

[TILLMAN, CARL NELSON]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, May 18, 1900
MISSION RIDGE, May 17, 1900. – Thursday afternoon, May 10th, occurred the death of this township's oldest citizen, Mr. Carl Nelson Tillman. He quietly passed away after a long and useful life, aged 89 years, 11 months and 10 days. Mr. Tillman was born in Smalands Province, Sweden, May 30, 1810, where he grew to manhood. He emigrated to America 1866, locating in Henry county, Ills. He came to Page county, Iowa, in the spring of 1871 with his only daughter and her family, with whom he has lived ever since and up to the last four or five years has taken an active part in managing and looking after the farm. The deceased was an upright, an honest and a reliable man of the old type. His departure is mourned by his son-in-law, his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tillman, six grandsons and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday forenoon from the late residence of the deceased to the Fremont church, where Rev. J. S. Ternburg preached an appropriate sermon. Interment was made in the beautiful Fremont cemetery.

[TINNELL, BERTHA L.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 8, 1902
BRADDYVILLE – Miss Bertha Tinnel[l] was born in Page county, Ia., and died at her home two miles east of here, Aug. 3, aged 18 years. She was only ill a few days with typhoid fever. The funeral was held at the Christian church conducted by Rev. Mr. Jones, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Burch cemetery. Besides father, mother, brothers and sisters, she leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn her death.

[TINNELL, JOSEPH MAC, JR.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, March 12, 1923
BRADDYVILLE, March 9 – Joseph Tinnell who has been sick with pneumonia passed away at his home Friday morning.

[TINNELL, JOSEPH MAC, JR.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 15, 1923
Joseph Tinnell – Joseph Tinnell died at his home near Braddyville, Friday morning, March 9, 1923. He was 82 years of age and had been a resident of that vicinity for forty-two years. The funeral was held Sunday at the home and burial was in Birch [Burch] cemetery, east of Braddyville.

[TINNELL, JOSEPH MAC, JR.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 15, 1923
Joseph Tinnell – Joseph Tinnell was born October 30, 1840, in Allegheny county, W. Va., and died at the family home on Friday morning, March 9, 1923, age 82 years, 4 months and 8 days. He was the youngest of 12 children born to Joseph and Sarah Tinnell.
The first twenty years of his life was spent in the Virginias. At the outbreak of the Civil War he answered the call of his county and joined the 36th Virginia Cavalry and for three years saw many hardships, among them being three months in Libby prison. After the close of the war, he went to Ohio where in December 1866, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Jane Filbert. To this union twelve children were born, seven daughters and five sons, eight of whom have preceeded him in death. The deceased children are Joseph William, Sarah Elizabeth, Clyde E., Bertha L., Harry W. [esley], Mrs. Jessie Burnette, Mrs. Lela Moore and Mrs. Hazel Dilts [Diltz].
The remaining four children who were all present at the funeral are Samuel O. [tis] of Buffalo, N. Y., Mrs. Minnie Palmer of Stratton, Nebr., Mrs. Edna Laughlin of Burlington, Iowa and Perry G. [arfield] Tinnell of this vicinity who with the faithful wife and a sister in Virginia are left to mourn the loss of a loving husband, father and brother. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
The first 15 years of their married life was spent in Ohio and Indiana, where he was engaged in working at the carpenter trade and farming, which he has followed all of his life. Believing that the opportunities to be much better in the west, he immigrated in the fall of 1881 with his family to Page County, Iowa, settling on the farm which is still the home, having lived on or near the place for forty-two years, where he has made a large circle of friends and neighbors who will miss his witty sayings and pleasant smile.
Few people at his age were blessed with ambition and strength to "keep going" as he had, for to him the life counting most was the busy life, and he has been heard frequently to remark that he never wished to rust out, but die in the harness. About a week ago he contracted a hard cold which resulted in pneumonia and death.
While living in Indiana he and his companion were charter members of a Congregational church in Cincinnati, but since coming to Page County they united with the Methodist church in Braddyville where they still have their membership.
With the passing of Father Tinnell, Braddyville has lost one of its oldest and most loyal citizens. To the last he was interested in everything for the betterment of the community and only gave up when his waning strength made it impossible to do more. He spent much time reading his Bible and was a good student of the Book.
Servant of God, well done!
   Your glorious warfare past
The battle fought, the victory won,
   And you are crowned at last.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the family home with Rev. Smith, pastor of the Methodist church at Braddyville and College Springs in charge. Interment was in the Burch Cemetery.

[TINNELL, JOSEPH MAC, JR.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, March 15, 1923
BRADDYVILLE, March 13 – Mrs. Mabel Fenton of Mt Pleasant, Iowa came last Friday to attend the funeral of her grandfather Joseph Tinnell.
Wm Diltz and family of Yorktown, Ia., and Wm Moore of Skidmore, Mo., attended the funeral of their father-in-law Mr. Joseph Tinnell.

[TINNELL, JOSEPH WILLIAM]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, July 25, 1902
PLEASANT HILL, BUCHANAN – William Tinnell died at the home of his father, two miles east of Braddyville, after an illness of twenty-three days with typhoid fever. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Welton of Clearmont, Mo., at the Methodist Episcopal church at Braddyville, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Burch cemetery three miles east of Braddyville.

[TINNELL, SARAH ELIZABETH "SADIE"]
Hitchcock County News (Trenton, Nebraska), Friday, September 28, 1900
Mrs. J. M. Tinnell, son, Will and daughter, Hazel, of Braddyville, Iowa, arrived here last Saturday morning, in response to word received that her daughter, Miss Sadie, was lying very low with typhoid fever at the home of her uncles, Will and Joe Filbert.
Miss Sadie Tinnell, who has been living with her uncles, Will and Joe Filbert, in this village for the past year, died at their home on Tuesday evening of typhoid fever. The remains were taken to Braddyville, Iowa, yesterday, for burial.

[TINNELL, SARAH ELIZABETH "SADIE"]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, October 5, 1900
BRADDYVILLE Ia., Oct. 3, 1900.  – Miss Lizzie Tennell's sickness proved fatal and her remains reached here on Friday the 28th, accompanied by her father and mother and her brother William, who had gone to her bedside in Northwestern Nebraska. The news of her death had preceded the arrival of her remains and a sadness had fallen on this community, for here was her home. She had brought sunshine and gladness to many of our homes times past. Sarah Elizabeth Tinnell was born March 3, 1876, in Indiana, came with her parents to Iowa in 1880, was converted at the age of 13 years and joined the M. E. church at Braddyville. She went to Nebraska Oct. 23, 1899, and died Sept. 25, 1900, aged 24 years, 6 months and 23 days. Here last words were full of hope, "I am going home." She leaves a father and mother, four brothers and six sisters, who deeply mourn their loss. A beautiful tribute of flowers from friends were presented at the funeral on the 27th, Rev. Johnson presiding. A large concourse of friends followed the remains to the Burch cemetery, where she was deposited in the beautiful village of the dead.

[TRAWVER, ROY]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 1, 1900
Roy Trawver – A sad accident occurred Sunday afternoon which cast a gloom over this community, and which brought sorrow to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Trawver. Their three sons, Harry, Roy and a younger brother, were bathing in the Nodaway river about a half mile south of the bridge east of town, when Roy, who was 13 years of age, waded beyond his depth and went beneath the water. He could not swim and of course was powerless to help himself. Harry hastened to the rescue of his brother but was unable to get him out of the deep water and Roy was drowned, his body remaining under the water. Word was immediately brought to this city and conveyed also to the home of the boy's parents, the first residence west of the river bridge. A large number of citizens went to the river to assist in the search for the body and an hour and a quarter after Roy first went down his corpse was brought to the surface by Louis Abbott, who found it by diving. After vainly trying to resuscitate him, his clothes were put on the remains, and they were taken to his home. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the house, conducted by Rev. E. E. IlgenFritz and the remains were buried in the city cemetery.

[TRIMBLE, SAMUEL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 16, 1900
COLLEGE SPRINGS, Ia., Nov. 15, 1900. -- Samuel Trimble died at his home in this city Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock. Short services were held over the remains Wednesday afternoon at the U. P. church of which he was a member after which the body was laid to rest in the Maple Hill cemetery.

[TRIMBLE, SAMUEL]
Indiana Gazette (Indiana, Pennsylvania), Wednesday, November 21, 1900
Samuel Trimble – Samuel Trimble, formerly a resident of Indiana, died at his home at College Springs, Iowa, on Tuesday, November 13, at the age of 83 years. While a resident of Indiana he served several terms as constable. He left for the west 35 years ago. The deceased was the father of Mrs. Archie Nichol, of White township.

[TRIMBLE, SAMUEL]
Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania), Wednesday, November 21, 1900
Samuel Trimble – Samuel Trimble died at his home at College Springs, Iowa, November 13, 1900, aged 83 years, 3 months and 12 days. He is survived by his wife and six children—Mrs. A. Nichol, White township, this county; Mrs. Jane Patterson and Mrs.  Martha Wiggins of Omaha, Nebraska; Mrs. Belle McAvoy, of Point Isabel, Indiana; Mrs. Elizabeth Black of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Newton, at home.
Mr. Trimble left this place for Iowa in 1867 and since then made his home at College Springs. He was a man of considerable prominence both here and in his new home and held a number of offices of profit and honor. He was of the old stock of Trimbles of this county, who were reputed as one of our most substantial and reputable families.
The subject of this notice was a consistent member of the United Presbyterian church for many years and his word was as good as his bond. He was an active member of the Republican party and in his early life was an officer of the underground railroad and helped many a slave to freedom. He lived an honorable and useful life.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Indiana Countian, Indiana, Pennsylvania, November 21, 1900.]

[TRIMBLE, SAMUEL]
Indiana Progress (Indiana, Pennsylvania), Wednesday, November 21, 1900
Samuel Trimble – Mr. Samuel Trimble died at his home at College Springs, Ia., on Tuesday, November 13, aged 83 years, 3 months and 2 days. The deceased was a native of this county. He was born and raised in White township, and lived for many years in Indiana, where he held several offices of trust. He located in the west in 1867. The deceased was twice married. His second wife and the following children survive him: Mrs. Archie Nichol of White township; Mrs. Jane Patterson and Mrs. Martha Wiggins, of Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Belle McAvoy of Point Isabelle, Ind.; Mrs. Lizzie Black of Council Bluffs, Ia., and Newton, of College Springs, Ia. Mrs. Jane Hamilton, of town, is a sister of the deceased. The deceased was a lifelong member of the United Presbyterian church and was one of the leading pillars in the church at College Springs. Interment was made at his late home.

[TRUMP, CHARLOTTE TRUSCOTT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 16, 1900
The Burlington Hawkeye says:" The death of Mrs. Charlotte Trump, of apoplexy, at Burlington, Ia., closed a long and useful life. She was born in Parish Roach, Cornwall, England, Jan. 3, 1831. Her maiden name was Truscott. She came to America in 1843 and was married at Denmark, Ia., to Cyrus M. Trump, in April 1851. Mr. Trump died in Burlington, Ia., in January 1896. They lived most of the time in Fairfield, Ia. Mrs. Trump was the mother of eleven children—five sons and six daughters: Mrs. J. I. Bagnall and Mrs. Milo Stanton of College Springs, Mrs. L. J. Egbert of Colby, Kan., Mrs. E. W. Root of Burlington and Miss Jenny of Warrensburg, Ill., Pierce Trump of Sanford, Mont. and Ralph and Alvin Trump of Burlington. There are twenty-seven grandchildren. For the last eight years her home had been in Burlington with her son Alvin. She was a woman of a kindly nature, strong character, firm in faith, self reliant and devoted to all good works. Of her children at a distance Mrs. Stanton and Miss Jenny were the only ones who were able to be at the funeral. Rev. R. L. Marsh read the scriptures. Rev. Mr. Hackley offered prayer. Dr. Salter spoke of death as "swallowed up in victory" in the resurrection life that awaits "those that are Christ's;" Cor. xv 23-54. The pall bearers were W. S. Berry, George A. Miller, T. R. Rankin, Moses Dunn, R. Donahue and M. B. Calkins. The Grace church choir sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul," and "Precious Name." [Mrs. Trump was a sister of Mrs. C. W. Feltch and Mrs. J. S. Woodmansee of Clarinda.]

[TRUMP, CHARLOTTE TRUSCOTT]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, November 16, 1900

COLLEGE SPRINGS – Mrs. Milo Stanton returned from Burlington, this state, Saturday evening, having been called there by the illness and death of her mother.

[TURNER, ASA SMITH, SR.]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, January 12, 1900
COLLEGE SPRINGS, Ia., Jan. 11, 1900 – Mr. Asa Turner Sr., who had been very sick for about a week, died Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held Wednesday at eleven o'clock.

[TURNER ELIZABETH CAMPBELL]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, March 23, 1900
COIN – Our esteemed townsman, J. [ames] W. [oods] Turner, received the sad intelligence last week of the death of his aged mother, to whom he recently paid a visit in Pennsylvania.

[TURNER, JAMES WOODS]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 2, 1906
J. [ames[ W. [oods] Turner of Coin died July 25, 1906, in the 73d year of his age. The family was among the early settlers of Page county, having emigrated from Pennsylvania in 1853, entering the farm northeast of Coin which has since been the home. Mr. Turner was highly respected by all, and for three terms the people elected him a member of the board of supervisors of this county. he also held other offices of trust with credit to himself.

[TURNER, JAMES WOODS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, Friday, August 3, 1906
COIN – J. W. Turner, one of the oldest residents of Page county, died at his home on Wednesday morning, July 25, 1906. J. [ames] W. [oods] Turner was born at Bruin, Penn., Feb. 16, 1834, and died July 25, 1906, after an illness of a few months. Mr. Turner came to Iowa in 1858 and has been a resident ever since. He was united by marriage to Martha M. Turk, Feb. 20, 1865, and for over fifty years they were permitted to live together to share the joys as well as the trials and sorrows of life. To this union nine children were born, only seven living, and were present to tenderly lay to his last resting place a fond and cherished parent. He was a good honest neighbor, a loyal friend and above everything else a good Christian man. Mr. Turner had been the representative of his church at the meetings of the lay electoral conference. He leaves to mourn his loss a beloved wife and seven children. The funeral services were at the Methodist church Saturday, July 28, at 10 a. m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mott Mitchell, interment at Elmwood cemetery by the side of his children to await the call of the trumpet at the great day.

[TURNER, JAMES WOODS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, Friday, August 3, 1906
COIN – Mr. and Mrs. William Turner arrived here Thursday to attend J. W. Turner's funeral.
Mr. Grant Turner and daughter, Opal, of Orchard, Nebr., arrived here Thursday to attend his father's funeral. They returned to their home Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Lymer of Mt. Pleasant came Thursday morning to attend Mrs. Lymer's father's funeral, Mr. J. W. Turner.

[TUTTLE, LOTTIE LYTLE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 22, 1900

Fybrocistic Tumor Removed.
Dr. W. C. Fisher, assisted by doctors E. T. Farrens, H. L. Cokenower and M. L. English, performed a surgical operation upon Mrs. Ezra Tuttle, Wednesday afternoon, for the removal of a fybrocistic tumor. An incision ten inches long was made in the abdomen, and it was then necessary to cut the tumor in two before they were able to remove it. Its weight was about 75 pounds. The patient seemed to be doing as well as could be expected yesterday but the terrible malady of two years growth had sapped the young woman's life blood away and she died this morning at 7 o'clock. Mrs. Tuttle was a young woman, being not quite 19 years of age. She was born in Kansas, June 26, 1881. She was married to E. J. Tuttle, Dec. 4, 1898. Her maiden name was Lottie Lytle. About the time of her marriage this death dealing tumor began to grow in her system and her husband, being a believer in Christian Science would not permit a surgical operation until about two weeks ago her mother, Mrs. S. M. Stanley of Buffalo, Wyo., arrived in this city and decided that an operation should be performed to save her life if possible. The family are in destitute circumstances and have been county charges for some time past. The funeral services will be held at the Free Methodist church conducted by Rev. Benjamin Nixon, probably Sunday.

[TUTTLE, LOTTIE LYTLE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 22, 1900
An unusual and very delicate surgical operation was performed last Wednesday by Dr. W. C. Fisher, one of the finest young surgeons in the state, upon Mrs. Ezra Tuttle, the woman whose expenses here were paid by the county in order that she might have a large ovarian tumor removed by Dr. Fisher, the county physician. Our readers will remember that Mrs. Tuttle came here several months ago for the purpose of having the operation performed but she got an idea that faith praying under the Dowie system would remove the tumor and she has been diligently following the instructions of that faith for some time. The tumor kept growing, however, and within the last month increased five inches in circumference. It became a fearful burden and Mrs. Tuttle was slowly and certainly dying. Last Wednesday she suddenly made up her mind to have the tumor removed, so Dr. Fisher secured Drs. Farrens, Cokenower and English and Drs. Wells and Will Phillips to assist him and performed the operation with entire success. There was only a small chance that the patient could recover from the operation but from the way she rallied it was hoped that she would live. She got along exceedingly well until this morning, when she suddenly collapsed and died at seven o'clock. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock conducted by Rev. Nixon.

TUTTLE, LOTTIE LYTLE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 29, 1900
The funeral of Mrs. E. J. Tuttle was held last Saturday afternoon at the Free Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Benjamin Nixon. The burial was in the Clarinda city cemetery. Among the relatives who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tuttle of Adams county.

TUTTLE, LOTTIE LYTLE]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, June 29, 1900
Mrs. S. G. Tuttle called at The Journal office Monday and requested this paper to say it was a mistake about the family of her son, E. J. Tuttle, having been a continuous county charge. She says they only received help from the county last winter and at the time of the operation on and the death of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. E. J. Tuttle, in all to the amount of about $50. Mrs. Tuttle also says that her son did not oppose the operation but declined to take upon himself the responsibility for it, on the ground that it might prove fatal and he would not want to think of it, if it did, as having asked for it.