McKee, Anna - Miss Anna McKee died Friday, Dec. 8, 1899, at the home of her parents, Mr. Jas. McKee, in South Clarinda, in the 23d year of her age. For several months she had been afflicted with rheumatism, and recently it affected her heart and soon carried her away. She was a handsome and spotless young lady and her untimely death is mourned by all. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock Sunday, conducted by Rev. S. E. Martin, of College Springs. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 14, 1899

McKee, David - David McKee died Sept. 30, at his home in Cherry Valley, Ark, at the advanced age of 60 years. The remains were brought to this city Friday and the funeral held Monday at 3:30 p. m. from the Covenanter church. Mr. McKee had lived many years southwest of this city but several years ago removed to Arkansas. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 5, 1911

Mr D.G. McKee died at Cherry Valley, Ark., Sept 26, 1911, and was buried in the cemetery at the R.P. church south of Clarinda, Oct 2. In a letter received from his physician we learn that after a few days’ illness his death was caused by congestion and that he was well cared for and had every attention that could be given. The letter expressed the thought that his life there was the same as it had been everywhere, that of a devoted christian, and while they expressed sympathy for the friends here, they felt they were indeed bereft, as they felt he was so much needed there in church and Sabbath school work. He was the eldest child of Rev David and M.E. McKee and spent the greater part of his life on a farm three miles south of Clarinda. He is survived by his mother and four sisters, Mrs Turner of Lewiston, Idaho, Mrs Hosack of Grove City, Pa., Mrs Ren Lee and Mrs Black of Clarinda, who mourn the loss of a loving son and brother.

The bereaved relatives wish to thank their many friends for the beautiful floral offerings and especially for the kindness and sympathy shown them in their hour of sorrow.

Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 5, 1911

Ephraim C. McKee.
Ephraim C. McKee, son of Mrs. C. C. Ingraham, was born at Carbon, Iowa, Oct. 17, 1898, and died at Villisca, Iowa, Oct. 29, 1918. When a small child he came to Clarinda with his mother and resided here until about two months previous to his death. About seven years ago he united with the Christian church of Clarinda. He is survived by his mother, stepfather and sister of Villisca and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilsey of Clarinda, and a host of friends who mourn their loss. Short services were conducted at the home in Villisca after which interment was made in Clarinda  city cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 7, 1918

J. Ren Lee received a telegram, Wedneday conveying the news of the death of G. G. McKee at Cherry Valley Okla. Mr. McKee was the son of Mrs. M. E. McKee and was raised on a farm south of Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 28, 1911

McKee, James - James McKee died at his home at Loveland, Colo., Thursday morning, aged fifty-three years. Until about five years ago be lived at Coin, where he still owned a farm at the time of his death.  He was well known in this county and had many relatives here.   His son Will started from here Thursday night to attend the funeral and was accompanied by the mother of the deceased, Mrs. McKee, of Braddyville. A brother, Sam McKee, of Tingley, a sister, Mrs. Chas. Crane, of Hepburn,   and   brother-in law, John Coulter, of Coin, also went to Loveland Thursday night.  James McKee was a fine man and gave liberally of his large means to various charitable causes.  He is survived by a wife and four children. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 13, 1906

McKee, James - Jas. McKee died Sunday evening, at his home in south Clarinda, from a cancer on his face, aged 73 years, 4 months and 6 days He had been a great sufferer for several years. Mr. McKee was a native of Ohio, and was married to Miss Atlanta Jones of Lexington. Ind , March 17, l863, nine children being born to them, seven of whom with his wife survive him and were present at the funeral held Tuesday at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Jackson. A kind hearted and conscientious man is gone. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 23, 1908

James McKee was born September 13, 1834, in Preble county, Ohio, and died at his home in this city Sunday evening, January 19, 1908, after a prolonged illness. Mr. McKee grew to manhood on his father's farm in Preble county, Ohio, where the family continued to reside until about 1853, when they moved to southern Indiana, near the town of Lexington. It was there that Mr. McKee was married March 17, 1863, to Atlanta Jones, and for forty-five years their life together has been an example of the true devotion of husband and wife. Mrs. McKee survives her husband, after the many years of sweet companionship with him, and loving, ministering care for him, but in her turn she is now surrounded with the tender sympathy and support of four daughters and three sons: Mrs. J. C. Garrett, Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mrs. C. E. Dunn of this city; and Misses Flora and Nannette McKee of Glenwood; Will and John McKee of Indianapolis, and Charles McKee, of this city. Two sons died in infancy, and one daughter, Annie, died in this city eight years ago.
It was in Tipton county, Indiana, that Mr. and Mrs. McKee made their home from the time of their marriage until 1888, and it was at that place that all of their children were born, with the exception of one boy babe, who was born in Page county and died here.
In 1888 the family moved from Tipton county, Indiana, and settled on a farm near College Springs, where they made their home for three years, moving from that place to the farm one mile south of town, where they continued to live until 1895, when they moved to this city, building the house on Clark street which has since been the family home.
For many months Mr. McKee has been afflicted with a cancer, which slowly sapped his vitality, but throughout all his affliction and suffering his characteristic good cheer and loving kindness has shown with a brightness that will always brighten the memory of his dear ones, and the friends who were nearest him in his last years.
Mr. McKee was a christian of the truest type, patient in suffering, kind to those about him, and ever faithful in his belief of an all wise Father. He was a member of the United Presbyterian church from young manhood. In the twenty years he lived in Page county Mr. McKee gained the respect of all who knew him. He was always enterprising and industrious, and was in very comfortable circumstances, but in his own good name he leaves his family a legacy far more valuable than earthly riches.

Mamie M. (Hill) McKee was born at the old home farm south of Shambaugh, March 27, 1876, and departed this life Monday morning, March 9, 1914, age 37 years 11 months and 23 days.
She was converted under Rev. A. B. Buckner when but a girl, and joined the Methodist Episcopal church in Shambaugh, where for several years she was one of the leading Epworthians, Sunday school teachers, and a devoted Christian girl, never complaining, but doing the task that was laid upon her with love and cheerfulness, until she was married, when she withdrew her membership from the said church and placed it in the United Presbyterian church of College Springs, with her husband, remaining a member of this church until her death. Mamie was left motherless at the age of ten. Although but a child yet she took up the household duties, acting as a mother to her three brothers and little sister, besides making the home bright and cheerful for her lonely father.
Mamie was married to W. E. McKee, May 2, 1900, and to this union were born four children, three sons and one daughter. Her home has been the one spot on earth she tried to make blessed, and happy, filling it with the sunshine of her smiles and the beauty of her noble unselfish life.
She had been ailing for some time, and after advice from a number of physicians it was decided that an operation was the only hope of relief. With this hope of relief she cheerfully went to the Kenilworth hospital in Clarinda, where she underwent a most serious and dangerous operation. She came out from under the influence of the anaesthetic and regained consciousness, but her heart was too weak to withstand the shock. All that skilled physicians, trained nurses and loving hands could do was done, but all to no avail; her Savior had flailed, and she went out to be with Him. At her bedside at the time of her death was her husband and three brothers. She talked to them freely about death, and told them how and where she wanted to be buried. She said, "One of the regrets I have is to leave my beloved husband and darling little children. Yet her faith in her Redeemer never wavered, and as a reward of this faith the canopy of heaven rolled back as a scroll and she fitted to view her friends and loved ones on the other shore, among them being her father and mother whom she saw spoke to.
O the message of this mother, to her friends and loved ones dear--As she took her flight to heaven.
Ought to fill our hearts, with cheer. For she saw our friends and loved ones On that bright and peaceful shore, Where   she   clasped   their   hands with with ferver where from them she'll part no more.
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Yes, my husband, I must leave you,
With the children all alone.
But I'll wait for thee, dear husband,
In that blessed home, sweet home.
For the years are gliding swiftly,
And the time will soon passby
Then we'll meet around  Gods hearthstone,                                                              , . .
Where we'll never say good bye.
Surely he who marks the sparrow's fall, and tempers the wind to the shorn lamb will help to sustain and comfort, bind up the broken hearts and heal the wounds of those who are left behind. Her life was lived from the cradle to the end in this locality, and was an open book. She leaves to mourn their loss a loving and devoted husband, three sons and one daughter, three brothers and one sister and a large number of other relatives, besides a host of lifelong friends.   To know her was to love her. The funeral was held from the home south of Shambaugh, on Thursday, March 12, conducted by her pastor, Rev J.P. Nesbit. The pallbearers were the members of the Sunday school class of which she was a member. burial was in Maple Hill cemetery at College Springs. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 12, 1914

Mrs. Mary E. McKee. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Gregg) McKee died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Ren   Lee, in   Clarinda, Saturday, March 19, 1921,  Mrs. McKee had been suffering from erysipelas from which she did not have sufficient strength to rally.   Mrs. McKee was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 23, 1836.   Her early life was spent in Pittsburgh where she attended Newell's academy, later going to a young ladies' boarding school at Philadelphia where she was graduated. Sept. 3, 1856, she was married to Rev. David McKee,   then   pastor   of the Fourth Reformed Presbyterian church in Philadelphia.   In a few years Mr. McKee was called to the pastorate of Reformed Presbyterian church in Harlan township, Page county going there in 1861. Mr. McKee was the second pastor of the church of which he was pastor thirty-two years until his Dec. 27, 1893.  Mr. and Mrs. McKee were pioneers in   Page county, coming before the days of railroads. The lumber for their home in Harlan township was hauled overland from St .Joseph, with the exception of some of the unfinished lumber which was cut from the trees of their farm. This farm was the home of Mrs. McKee until about three years ago when she moved to Clarinda with her daughter, Mrs. Lee, and family, to make her home.   The history of   Page county speaks of Mr. McKee and of his work for the betterment of the community. He was instrumental in securing railroad improvements for the county, and personally collected the funds for the purchase of the   Page   county fair grounds. Mrs. McKee was his faithful helpmeet.   She was of a quiet disposition, being an ideal mother and homemaker.   Being the wife of the pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church for so many years, the church was very close to her heart, and it has been said of her that whenever  a new pastor came to the church that she was the pastor's wife's best friend.  Even those who knew her slightly were impressed with her intelligence and pleasing personality.   Mrs. McKee is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Jane E. Turner of Weiser, Ida.; Mrs. Eda E. M. Hosack of Grove City, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Margaret Black and Mrs. Anna K. Lee of Clarinda.  Two sons, David G. McKee and John A. McKee, lived to reach manhood.  One son and one daughter died in infancy.   Mrs. McKee is also survived by   twenty-four grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. A sister and brother of Mrs. McKee are living in Pittsburgh, Pa. The brother, John R. Gregg, visited   Mrs. McKee about ten months ago.    The sister, Mrs. Eda S. E. McKee, was among the relatives who came to attend the funeral.   Others in attendance   were the daughters of Mrs. McKee, Mrs. Hosack, and husband, A. E. Hosack; and Mrs. Turner and husband, J. W. Turner. The daughter of Mrs. Eda S. E. McKee, who is the wife of Major Garfield Houston of Pittsburgh, was also present. The relatives and many   of the Clarinda friends of Mrs. McKee came to the J. Ren  Lee  home   Tuesday afternoon where a prayer was offered just before going to the Reformed Presbyterian church, where the   funeral services were conducted at 3 o'clock by Rev. M. S. McMillan, assisted   by Rev. Paul Coleman of Blanchard. Interment was in the cemetery at the church, where the husband is buried.   The flowers sent by friends   and   relatives were many and beautiful.  The pall bearers were J. Ren Lee, W. M. Black, A. E. Hosack, Herbert Martin,   Guy Black and W. G. Dunn. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 24, 1921

For nearly sixty years a resident of Clarinda, driving into town from St. Joseph before the days of railroads in this vicinity, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McKee breathed her last on Saturday, March 19th, at the home of her son, J. Ren Lee, corner of Grant Street and S. 18th, Street, at the age of past 84 years.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, from the Covenanter Church south of town, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. S. McMillan, and attended by many who had learned to love and respect this good, Christian mother, in her life among us these many years.
Mary Elizabeth Gregg was born Dec. 23rd, 1836, in Pittsburg, Pa., where she spent her girlhood days, and attended school there. She was united in marriage Sept. 3rd, 1856, to Rev. David McKee, who at that time was pastor of the Fourth Reformed Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia. Living there for several years, Rev. McKee felt himself called to the frontier for Christian work, and accepted the call to come to Clarinda, in 1861. For many years he was the beloved and efficient pastor of the Clarinda Covenanter Church, ably assisted by the wife who has just left us. The couple came by rail to St. Joseph, driving overland to their new home. They built in those early days the residence which still stands on the farm, where the Elmer Stevensons now live, which was formerly occupied by the Walter Lee and J. Ren Lee families. The timbers for the house were cut from the woods nearby. The lumber used in the house was brought by team from St. Joseph, which at that time was the shipping point nearest Clarinda, before the days when railroads ran into this vicinity. It was indeed a frontier country which the young couple came into, but they brought with them the spirit of Christianity and human progress, and have done much to make this country the land which it is today. Of the seven children, four daughters are living, Mrs. Eda Hosack of Grove City, Pa., Mrs. Jane E. Turner of Weiser, Idaho, and Mrs. M. M. Black and Mrs. Anna K. Lee of Clarinda. One son, David G. McKee died recently, the other two sons having preceded their mother a number of years. Twenty-four grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren remain among the living.
In many ways Rev. and Mrs. McKee were a power in the making of this community, where for thirty
two years he was pastor, until the time of his death. This period included the stormy period of the Civil War. Rev McKee then took a prominent part in the formation of the Home Guards. A unionist at heart, the story is told of having trouble in St. Joseph because the household goods they brought with them were wrapped in newspapers printed in Philadelphia, and contained sentiments favorable to the Union cause. These papers had to be taken off the furniture at St. Joseph before the couple could proceed northward through Missouri. When the railroads came through, Rev. and Mrs. McKee had a part in these railroad improvements, and in 1875 helped to raise the money necessary to start the Page County Fair, by purchasing the grounds and making the improvements.
It is to people such as these that our western country is indebted for making the community that we find it today. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 24, 1921

McKee, Sarah Margaret Walkinshaw - Obituary - Sarah Margaret Walkinshaw was born in February seventeenth, eighteen hundred and seventy five and departed this life on November eleventh, at her home in Amoret, Mo., nine-hundred [?] fourteen, at the age of thirty nine years eight months and twenty-five days. She was the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Walkinshaw. For the first time, death has entered the home, and claimed the first born child.
At the age of fifteen years, she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Reformed Presbyterian church of this place. Four years of her life were spent in the Indian Mission at Cache Creek, Oklahoma.    On the twenty-third   of October, nineteen hundred one, she was united in marriage to Mr. J. A. McKee. To this union were born five children, Glenn, Clark, Henry, Hugh, and a little baby four months old.
Besides her husband and children, she leaves to mourn their loss, a loving father and mother; four sisters, two brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 13th, at the Covenenter church in Harlan township. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 19, 1914

McKelvey, Alibene - The infant daughter, Alibene, of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. McKelvey of W. Water St. was laid to rest Monday. Services were held at the grave, with Rev. J. M. Williams of the Methodist Church officiating. Mr. McKelvey is employed at the Green Bay Lumber Co. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 13, 1921

McKeown, Alex - Alex McKeown died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1916, at his home in Harlan township. He was in the eighty-sixth year of his age. Funeral services were held Wednesday, at 1 p.m., at the Covenanter church. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 20, 1916

McKeown, Grace - GRACE McKEOWN DIES
Miss Grace McKeown aged twenty-four years, died Tuesday night at her home southwest of Clarinda from inflamation of the bowels. The funeral will be held today at the Covenanter church, Rev. Johnson in charge. This is the second girl from this family to die within the last four months. Mrs. Lambert Lewis, who died last spring being a sister of the deceased.
Grace McKeown is survived by the stricken parents, two sisters and one brother, besides many relatives and a host of friends. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 25, 1918

                  Grace McKeown
Miss Grace McKeown passed away at 11.30 Tuesday night, July 23rd at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry McKeown, west of the Covenanter Church in Harlan Township. It was a surprise to her many friends, as she had been sick less than a week, the cause of her death being inflamation of the bowels. She was well and favorably kown to many, having spent her girlhood days in this vicinity, being now just past 24 years of age, having been born June 2nd, 1894.
The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon at 3 oclock, from the Covenanter Church of which she was a member in good standing, the services being conducted by the pastor Rev. S. J. Johnson, music being furnished by the choir in charge of Mrs. Arch Dugan.  
Besides her parents she leaves to mourn their loss, two sisters living at home, Fern and Maude, and a brother Ray McKeown. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 15, 1918

Miss Grace McKeown.
Miss Grace McKeown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McKeown of Harlan township, died at the home of her parents, July 23, 1918, at 11 p.m., after about a week's illness of inflammation of the bowels. Arrangements have been made for the funeral services to be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Reformed Presbyterian church in Harlan township of which the deceased was a member. She was also
active in the young people's society of the church. Rev. S. J. Johnston, pastor of the church, will conduct the services. The music will be in charge of Mrs. Arch Tippen. Miss McKeown was born June 2, 1894, thus being a little over 24 years of age. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 25, 1918

Word comes this Thursday morning of the death of Mrs. Jennie McKeown, who passed away after a short illness, at the home of her son Henry McKeown, near the R. P. Church. Mrs. McKeown was 92 in May. Funeral arrangements were not known at time of going to press. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 30, 1921

Mrs. Jennie McKeown.
Harlan Township, July 8—Jennie N. Clark was born May 19, 1830, in Zanesville, Ohio. She later moved to Boonville, Mo. She was united in marriage to Alexander McKeown Nov. 29, 1864. In the same year they moved to this vicinity where they continued to live until 1894 when they moved to Blanchard, Iowa, which was their home for seventeen years. In 1911 they moved back to this vicinity. Jennie N. McKeown was preceded in death by her husband who died Jan. 19, 1916. She is survived by one son and two step sons. James and Henry MceKown of this 'vicinity and John McKeown of Eldon, Mo.
Mrs. Jennie McKeown was a life long member of the Reformed Presbyterian church of which she was a faithful member. Her devotion to the Word of God is indicated by a record on a fly-leaf of her Bible which shows that she read it through four times since she was 76 years old.
Mrs. McKeown leaves a host of friends who mourn her loss, although recognizing that since she had passed her ninety-first year life could hold but few attractions to one so aged.
The funeral was held in the Reformed Presbyterian' church south west of Clarinda. conducted by the pastor, N. S. McMillan, assisted by Reverends J. R. Wylie and Paul Coleman. Interment was in the church cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 14, 1921

The remains of Mary Louise McKerney, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. McKerney, arrived in Clarinda, the former home of her parents, last Thursday noon. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. A. B. Snodgrass. Interment was in Birchwood cemetery. Mary Louise McKerney was born Jan. 11, 1918, at Dodge City, Kans., and died at Sioux City, Iowa, at 5:45 a. m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1919.   She was an unusually bright and winsome child—a great joy in the household of her parents. The night before her death she was apparently all right. At that time, when her father was home from his business she approached him and said: "Papa, I so tired." He took her in his arms, to hold her in fatherly affection, little thinking of her early departure. That night she was seized with convulsions and in the early morning went to her eternal rest, he sympathy of many friends has been expressed to the bereaved rest. The sympathy of many friends in the telegraph office where he has his work in Sioux City sent a very beautiful floral wreath to Mr. and Mrs. McKerney, and the casket of the little one was covered with beautiful flowers. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 25, 1919

Mary Louise McKerney.
Mary Louise McKerney was born Jan. 11, 1918, at Dodge City, Kans., and passed away Sept. 17, 1919 at Sioux City, la. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. McKerney, formerly of this city.
The little one was seized with convulsions 7:30 p.m., Sept. 16 and for 10 hours was in this torture when at 5:45 a. m. Sept. 17, she peacefully and in childlike sweetness released her delicate hold upon mortality while the Children's Saviour clothed her in the white garments of immortal childhood.
Mary Louise was exceptionally bright and beautiful and the memories she will leave behind will make
her loved ones think of the merry heart of the lovable child that laughed and sung away with childish glee the cares of life.
The little form was laid to rest in Birchwood Cemetery in Clarinda, service being conducted by Rev. R.
C. Snodgrass, the Christian minister. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 25, 1919

McKie, Maggie Walkinshaw - S. B. and W. A. Dugan and their wives attended the funeral of Mrs. McKie at the Covenanter church, last Friday. Mrs. McKie was formerly Miss Maggie Walkinshaw, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Walkinshaw, of Eureka Dist. She left several small children. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 19, 1914

Mrs. Robert McKie died at her home in this city yesterday morning at 6:30, aged 82 years. She had been a sufferer from a severe trouble of the heart. A severe attack last week resulted in death. — Blanchard Herald.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 24, 1908

McKim, Leola White - This Thursday afternoon at Shenandoah is being held the funeral of Mrs. Leola McKim, formerly   Miss Leola White, a daughter of Mrs. E. L. White, and sister to Walter and Homer White, who formerly lived in Clarinda, their home then being in the W. W. Russell property on Educational Institute in the southwest part of town. Death occurred on Nov. 15th, at Spirit Lake, la., where her mother lives, and was not unexpected, as she had lately been to Rochester, Minn., for an operation which was unsuccessful as to saving her life.   She leaves a husband, Chas. F. McKim, of Ft. Worth, Tex., also three young children.  The White family formerly lived near Coin, later moving to Tarkio and then near Braddyville, before moving to Clarinda, so that Leola has many girlhood friends here, who feel sorrowful. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 18, 1915

George McKinley, who as a boy lived in Clarinda, and for many years was a resident here, being one of our city conucilmen, died Saturday at his home in Council Bluffs. His taking away was sudden and unexpected. The remains were taken to Bedford, to be laid besides the grave of one of their sons who is buried there, the funeral being held in the Christian Church at Bedford on Tuesday..
As a boy George McKinley lived with his parents on a farm southeast of Clarinda, in the Pinhook district, his father being a farmer on a small scale. The boy George learned the brickmaking trade there, in fact went into the business, burning a few kilns, but then moved to Bedford, where he conducted a brickyard for a number of years, and did well at it, being at one time Mayor of Bedford. He came to Clarinda, after selling his brick kiln, engaged in the grocery business here for a time, and was proprietor of the Burlington Hotel. From here he moved to Ladoga, where a fire destroyed his stock of general merchandise, and the family moved back to Tarkio, where the son ran a restaurant, and the father owned the dray line for a time. Meanwhile the three sons, Ralph, Jesse and Harry, having become engaged in business in Council Bluffs, Mr. and Mrs. George McKinley moved there, living in the Bluffs at the time of his taking away. He leaves the wife who has been with him all these years, who was a daughter of Will Cunning, and three sons, all of them now resident in Council Bluffs, where Mr. McKinley has been working in the ice plant. While in Clarinda he had the distinction of being elected to the city council, in an exciting election which brought Earl Peters into power as Mayor, in place of Mayor Bailey. George McKinley was well thought of by all who knew him.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 13, 1920

It was learned in Clarinda the first of this week, that George S. McKinley, a former resident of this city, had died suddenly of heart trouble, at Council Bluffs, while loading ice. Mr. McKinley many years ago was interested in the manufacturing of brick near this city, he later moved to Bedford where he was in business and became mayor. Afterward he came to Clarinda and conducted the Burlington hotel near the passenger station, and was elected a member of the Clarinda city council. At one time he had a grocery store in Clarinda. From here he went Ladoga where he had a store. A few years ago he and his family moved to Tarkio, Mo.
Mr. McKinley was in the strict sense of the term a fine man. He was industrious, honest, and companionable. Many people in Clarinda and vicinity will regret his departure and sympathize with the surviving members of his family.
In the Bedford Times-Republican was the following:
"Word was received in Bedford this morning announcing the sudden death of George McKinley, former mayor and business man of Bedford, at his home in Council Bluffs Saturday. The remains will arrive in Bedford tomorrow afternoon, and will be taken to the Christian church, where short services will be held, after which they will be laid to rest in Bedford cemetery.
We are unable to get full particulars as to the cause of his death in time for this issue. Mr. McKinley had many friends in Bedford having lived here for many years, and was an active member of the Christian church.
The family have the deepest sympathy of the entire community in their great. sorrow. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 13, 1920

McKinley, J.W. - Noble Pioneer  of Page  County Passes Away—Aged Eighty-five Years.
One of the county's very best men, J. W. McKinley, died at his home near College Springs, Monday May 30, aged 85 years. In his death the community, the church, Amity College and the county at large sustain a serious loss. He leaves a record which may well be cherished with pride by the children and emulated by all.
Mr. McKinley was born in York county, Pennsylvania, in 1825, the son of Stephen and Jane McKinley, of Scotch-Irish descent. He was married in 1856 to Margaret A. Moughton. Four children were born to this union, Mary E., Maggie D., Joseph A. and James M.
Mr. McKinley came to Page county in 1858 and from the first became an important member of the community, having served many years as justice of the peace, deacon of the United Presbyterian church, trustee of Amity College, and has held other positions of trust in township and county.
Mr. McKinley's health had been failing for several months. His funeral was held, yesterday forenoon and the body was laid to rest in the College Springs cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 2, 1910

James William McKinley.
J.. A. McKinley, of College Springs, arrived home Friday with the body of his uncle, James William McKinley, younger brother of John Wilson McKinley, our own well known pioneer friend, of College Springs. Mr. McKinley died at Hot Springs, Ark., Monday, March 7, having gone from his Texas home for treatment. He was unmarried. He is reported to have an estate of probably $40,000 and most of his heirs reside in Page county. The body was laid to rest in the College Springs cemetery on Saturday.
The Record of Canadian, Texas, under date of March 10, said of the deceased:
"Mr. McKinley, a distant relative of the lamented ex-President McKinley, was among the first to enter this part of the state where the buffalo and Indian had undisputed possession. He was a man, also, who, while he had spent the greater portion of his life on perilous expositions and separated from the finer environmeats of human nature yet he possessed that sparkling intelligence that characterizes the Anglo-Saxon race and was a man of striking culture and benevolent disposition.
"From what we have been able to learn by gleaning from his associates here we learn the following: He was born and reared in Pennsylvania and grew to manhood in that state. Early in the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the service and was out three years, serving in the army of the Potomac. In the war he suffered the loss of a finger only. After the war he went west into Montana where he remained for a short time and then went back to Iowa, where he acquired the title of 160 acres of land and which was still in his possession at the time of his demise and which has come to be worth about $100 per acre. In the early part of 1870 he came west to Dodge City, Kans., which was then the terminus of the Santa Fe railway and also the distributing point for the great undiscovered southwest. Around Dodge he put his hand, to anything by which he could add to his possession, at that time very meagre. He chopped wood to haul to town in which occupation he suffered the loss of the sight of one eye; joined the buffalo hunters and came to the Panhandle. Store houses were built in Hutchinson county called Adobe Walls, and there he was a participant in the famous Adobe Walls fight on June 27, 1874, where twenty-seven men successfully withstood the attack of several hundred Indians in a seige that lasted   three days.   There perhaps remains one other man now that was in that fight. He aided in quelling the Cheyenne and other troublesome Indian tribes.
"When General Miles' expedition was formed to drive the Indians back on their reservation he was among the number and participated in the fight that took place in what is now Ramp's pasture where may be found cartridges, and rifle pits may be seen. When Fort Elliott was founded as a nucleus to civilization in this part of the Panhandle, Mr. McKinley was made government storekeeper, a position which he held for two years.
"After separating himself from the government service he engaged in the ranch business with a man by the name of Van Horn on Sweetwater creek about two and a half miles from Mobeetie and remained there for eleven years. Since the sale of that property he has lived rather a retired life, loaning his money and having stock in various institutions in Hemphill and Wheeler counties. At the time of his death he was a stockholder and director in the Canadian State Bank of this place and also of the First State Bank of Mobeetie." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 17, 1910

McKinley, William - Wm. McKinley, of East River township,   died  Wednesday, aged about 19.   His death is said to have been caused from excessive smoking of cigarettes. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 28, 1902

McKinnon, Fred, Mrs - T. P. Harris, who had just returned home from attending the funeral of his wife's sister-in-law, Mrs. Fred McKinnon, at Concordia, Kans., was very much impressed by the hospitality and cordiality of the Kansas people and the tributes of respect that were paid to the memory of the deceased. The funeral service was held in the United Brethren church— a strong church organization in Concordia. The casket was completely covered with floral offerings, while there was a great mass of flowers in front of the pulpit. The deceased formerly was chief operator at the telephone exchange in Concordia, and at the funeral the ladies who had been associated with her in the telephone office attended the funeral in a body and served as honorary pall bearers, while husbands of the operators were active pall bearers. There were over forty automobiles at the funeral, and the family and relatives were not permitted to pay anything for the use of any automobile. The spirit of genuine sympathy was modestly manifest in the sorrow of the occasion. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 17, 1921

Word was received here Sunday afternoon that Roy McKinnon died at the home of Peter Shum near Villisca Saturday afternoon about 11 o'clock.   Roy went up there some time ago to work on the railroad,, but recently there being no work he went to Mr. Shum's to stay for a short time and while there had an attack of pneumonia which developed very rapidly and seemed to effect the brain,  resulting in death as stated above.    Roy was well known here in Clarinda, where he was born   and   raised, and this sad news comes as a shock to his friends and those who have known him.   Roy had been sick only about a week and his parents knew nothing about it until a few hours before his death. The funeral services were held at 3 p. m. this afternoon at the home in Clarinda, conducted by Rev. W. T. Fisher. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 14, 1905

Roy McKinnon died at the home of Peter Shum in Valley township, Sunday at one o'clock p.m. from pneumonia. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor McKinnon   of this  city, and about 22 years of age.  He was an industrious and respected young man, and for a long time was an employe in John Bramble's livery barn. Besides the near relatives he leaves a host of friends to mourn his death.   The funeral took place at his parents' home Tuesday at 3:00 o'clock p.m., conducted bv Rev. W. T. Fisher. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 16, 1905

Roy T. McLinnon [sic] was born in East River township, Page county, Iowa, on the 16th day of May, 1882, and at the time of his death had reached the age of 22 years, 8 months and 27 days. The family circle was broken three years ago when Roy started out for himself. Since that time the family have all been together but once. On last Christmas a family reunion was held at the home of his sister. Mrs. Thomas P. Harris. The entire family was present and on this occasion every one were deeply impressed by the apparent good health of the deceased. His death was caused by pneumonia.
Roy was up and dressed thirty minutes before his death and he made the remark to his father, that being tired, he would lie down and rest awhile. His death came without a struggle. He called for his medicine but before it could be given to him he had expired. The funeral services were held Tuesday at the family residence, conducted by Rev. W. T. Fister. Roy leaves to mourn his sudden departure a father, mother, six brothers and three sisters, besides a host of friends.
The quartet, consisting of Mrs. Jackson, Grace Claytor, Mr. Harbord and Orville Johnson, sang the following songs: "Some Day, We Not When or Where," "Where He Deads Me I Will Follow," "Nearer My God to Thee" and "We'll Never Say Goodbye in Heaven."
CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 17, 1905

T. J. McKinnon was born in Rush county, Ind., Aug. 11, 1835, died at his home in Clarinda Aug. 7, 1904, at 1:05 a. m., of dry gangrene, aged 68 years, 11 months and 23 days. He grew to manhood in the state in which he was born and also received his education there. He was raised on a farm and followed farming as his chosen occupation. He emigrated to Iowa in 1853, settling in Des Moines county, in which county he lived about three years. Here moved from Des Moines county to Page county in 1856 and followed his occupation as a farmer until 1879. He was married to Miss Mary B. Welsh, a native of Henry county in March, 19,1856. To this union were born four children, R. J. McKinnon, who died at the age of 2 years, Elias P McKinnon, Henry S. McKinnon, both of Clarinda, Harriet E. McKinnon, who also preceded him to the land beyond May 28, 1899. He has owned a farm in East River township since emigrating fo Page county. In Sept. 1879 he moved from his farm to Clarinda where he engaged in the occupation of keeping hotel and had a feed store and sales stable in connection. He remained in the above business about two years and remove back to the farm where he lost his wife who died June 28, 1888. He was again married to Mrs. Alice A. Plank October 31, 1888 to which union were born three children, Nettie J., Neva K. and Neil McKinnon, who, with their mother, survive him. He again moved to Clarinda in February 1896 and followed the occupation of auctioneer which he had followed in connection with the farm since 1867, and continued to cry sales until he became unable to longer get about. As an auctioneer he was widely known and few men were his superior in this line. He endured the hardships and privations of the early settlers of Iowa and was a strong robust man to within the last few years. He had been ill during his last sickness for more than a year and suffered as few men could, as his was a strong constitution. At times his suffering was so intense as to be almost unbearable. He became as a little child soon after taking ill, in that he was unable to wait on himself and had to be feed and dressed most of the time. He did not complain as many are apt to do and accepted the inevitable as few others than pioneers could. He is mourned by relatives and a host of friends.
The funeral services were conducted at the home this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, in charge of Rey. W. T. Fisher, pastor of the Christian church, with interment at the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 9, 1904

T J McKinnon died Aug 7 1904 at his home in south Clarinda, aged 68 years, 11 months and 23 days, after a long term of severe suffering. He was born in Rush County Ind, where he remained until 1853 when he removed to Des Moines County Iowa. In 1856 he was married to Miss Mary E Welch and removed to Page County which has since been his home, conducting a farm in East River until 1879 when he removed to this city. June 28, 1888, his wife died, four children being born to them. Oct 31 1889 he married Miss Alice Plank and three children are the fruits of this union. Mr McKinnon was widely known in this section, having been an auctioneer many years and all regret his taking off. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Fisher. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 11, 1904

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will McKinnon died at their home in east Clarinda last Saturday, and was buried on the following day.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 28, 1900

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will McKinnon died at their home in southeast Clarinda,  Saturday,   Dec. 22 1900.   It was laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery on Sunday. Beautiful hands of a little one see;
Baby voice   calling, O, loved
ones, for thee, Rosy cheeked darling the light
of our home, Taken so early, is beckoning,
Come.              A Friend. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 27, 1900

Mr. William McLarnon died Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 from an attack of heart trouble which owing to his advanced age, he could not resist, being 83 years old. He was born in Ireland and come to this country with other members of the family and located in Page County in 1856 on the farm on which he died. He was a member of the Covenanter Church and was very highly respected by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held at the Covenanter Church tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. Obituary will appear in our next issue. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 2, 1905

Wm. McLarmon [McLarnon] of Amity township died suddenly May 3rd, from an attack of heart trouble, at the advanced age of 83 years. He numbered among the early settlers of this county, having located here in 1856 and continued his home at the same place. The funeral took place Saturday at the home and his remains laid to rest in the Covenanter church cemetery southwest of this city.   A good old man has gone. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 11, 1905

William McLarnon was born in County Antriam, Ireland, March 25, 1825, and died May 3, 1905. The funeral services were held on Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert McLean, where he died, conducted by Rev. R. W. Nairn, pastor of the U. P. church, and the body was laid to rest in the Covenanter Cemetery, by the side of his wife, who died in 1856 [1896]. A large company of friends and neighbors were present at the funeral.
He was united in marriage to Miss Jane Mahaffey, on October 11, 1848, in their native land. They sought a home in America, coming to the vicinity of College Springs in July 1857, where he lived upon a farm until his death.
Eight children were born to him, two of them dying in infancy. Three sons and three daughters still live, Hugh McLarnon, of Salida, Colo., William, of Clarinda, Iowa, and George, of College Springs, Iowa, Mrs. John Hill, of Creighton. Neb., Mrs. Anna Martin, of Salida. Colo., and Mrs. Robt. McLean, of College Springs, Iowa. All were present at the funeral except the son and daughter living in Colorado.
Three brothers of the deceased still survive, David of Braddyville, Iowa, John, of Summerfield, Kans., and George of Marshalltown, Iowa.
Mr. McLarnon's last sickness was of about three weeks duration. He was conscious up to the end and felt the time had come when he must depart this life, and when asked as to his outlook for the future, he said, "all is well. I am trusting in Jesus."
May the bereaved ones know of the comfort and help God above can bestow in such hour of sorrow. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 12, 1905

Ruth Moye was born in Illinois, December, 29, 1868 and departed this life Feb. 6 at 11:15 p.m., at the age of 50 years, 1 mo, 8 days.
In November she had the Spanish Influenza from which she never fully recovered, a week ago last evening she was stricken with pneumonia.
After much suffering and all that human help could do she was not able to resist this dreaded disease.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, R. B. McLean and two children, John and Mrs. Zora Gillispie, both residents of Clarinda, also two grandchildren and a brother, Wm. Moye, residing in Bloomfield, Mont.
At the age of 14, she with her parents moved to Shenandoah, la., where she lived till she was united in marriage to Robert Burder McLain Nov. 6th, 1890. Since then their home has been in Clarinda.
In Shenandoah she united with the church and has lived a consistent christian life.
Mrs. McLain was best known in her quiet devotion to her home, family and church. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919

The funeral of Mrs. R. B. McLean was held in this city Saturday afternoon. A short prayer service at the home in west Clarinda was held at 2 o'clock. Services were held at the Christian church at 2:30. Both services were conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. The floral offerings were very beautiful, an expression of the esteem in which Mrs. McLean was held by her many friends who were saddened by her death. A mixed quartet composed of Mrs. J. G. Scroggs, Mrs. H. C. Hawley, Otis Lucas and Rev. R. C. Snodgrass sang hymns at the funeral. The following is the obituary which was read:
"Ruth Moye was born in Illinois, Dec. 29, 1868, and departed this life Feb. 6, 1919 at 11:15 p.m., at the age of 50 years 1 month 8 days. In November she had the Spanish Influenza from which she never fully recovered. A week ago last evening (Friday) she was stricken with pneumonia. After much suffering all that human help could do she was not able to resist this dread disease. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, R. B. McLean and two children, John, of Clarinda and Mrs. Zora Gillispie, of Braddyville; also two grandchildren and a brother, William Moye, residing in Bloomfleld, Mont. At the age of 14, she with her parents moved to Shenandoah, where she lived until she was united in marriage to Robert Burden McLean, Nov. 6, 1890. Since then their home has been in Clarinda. In Shenandoah she united with the church and has lived a consistent Christian life. Mrs. McLean was best known in her quiet devotion to home, family and church."
The following from out of town were in attendance at the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. V. Weston, Villisca; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hunter, New Market; Mr. and Mrs. William Lake and daughter, New Market; Mrs. William Taylor, New Market; T. P. Harris, New Market. Clyde Gillispie was also present from Braddyville. Mrs. Gillespie with her daughter, June, has been in Clarinda during the illness of Mrs. McLean, and will remain here for a short time. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919

Ruth Moye was born in Illinois, Dec. 29th, 1868, and departed this life Friday evening Feb. 6th at 11:15 at the age of 50 years, 1 month and 8 days. In November she had the Spanish Influnza from which she never fully recovered, and a week ago was stricken with pneumonia. She leaves a husband, R. B. McLean and two children, John and Mrs. Zora Gillespie, both residents of Clarinda also two grandchildren, and a brother, Wm. Moye residing in Bloomfield, Mont. She was united in marriage to Robert Burder McLean, Nov. 6th, 1890. Since then their home has been in Clarinda. When a young women, she united with the church and has lived a consistent christian life.

Funeral Services were held Monday afternoon from the house at 2 o'clock followed by services at the Christian church at 2.30, conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. The singers were Mrs. H. C. Hawley, Mrs. J. G. Scroggs, Otis Lucas and Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. Burial took place in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919

McLean, Emma Fitzgerald - Died, Thursday morning, Mrs. Emma McLean, wife of W. L. McLean, of Elliott, la. The enterment will be in the cemetery here, the body arriving at 2:20 toworrow afternoon. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 19, 1900

Mr. W. J. McLean, of Elliott, was in this city last Friday, on a sad mission. His wife died on the day before, and her body was brought here for interment. Two little daughters, besides her husband, survive her. Mr. McLean formerly lived at Shambaugh, and it was there that he married his wife, who was formerly a Miss Fitzgerald. He has many friends and acquintances in this city and vicinity who extend him sincere sympathy. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 24, 1900

Mrs. W. L. McLean died at her home in Griswold, Iowa, early yesterday morning, from blood poisoning. The remains were brought to this city to be interred today. The deceased was well known in and about Shambaugh, where she had spent most of her life. Her husband was formerly in business in Shambaugh, but left there about two years ago to take charge of the Green Bay Lumber Yards at Griswold. Two little girls, one ten, the other four years old, are left to mourn the loss of a loving mother. Mrs. McLean was a charming woman and greatly loved by all who knew her. The afflicted family have the profound sympathy of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 20, 1900

McLean, John - Mr. March McLean, of Nora, Nebr., arrived last week to assist at the bedside of his father, Mr. John McLean, who has been quite sick for the past two weeks. Another son, Ulysses, arrived last evening from Houston, Texas. Mr McLean is quite aged and has been confined to his bed the greater part of the time for the last two or three years and but little hopes can be expected for his partial recovery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 20, 1904

Samuel C. McLean
One of Page County's early residents passed away Jan. 16th, at his home in College Springs, from bronchial pneumonia following a period of impaired condition of health. For sixty years he had been with us, coming to the Springs with his parents who moved from Pennsylvania in 1853, while the boy was twelve years of age. He was past 72 years of age at time of death. The funeral was held at the home Saturday afternoon, conducted by the United Presbyterian pastor Rev. N. J. Calhoun, interment being made in Maple Hill cemetery.
On April 15th 1874, deceased was united in marriage to Sarah Elizabeth Henderson, who survives him, as does one daughter, Mrs. Q. L. Brown. There was one other child, a son who gave his life for his country in the Spanish-American war. Five brothers also survive, Robert of College Springs, Thomas of Stanberry, Mo., James of Los Angeles, Calif, Clark of Tacoma, Wash., and J. W. of Hamilton, Mo. His life will serve as an example to others. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 23, 1919

A. W. Greene received a telegram this morning announcing the sad news of the death of his sister, Mrs. Wm. McLean, of Johnston, Pa., who died this morning of cancer of the stomach. Mrs. McLean and her husband visited here two years ago. She was 67 years of age and leaves a husband and five children, all of whom are married and living at Johnston. One of the daughters is dangerously low with the tuberculosis, Mr. Greene will leave for Johnston this evening to attend the funeral.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 1, 1909

Blanchard
Mrs. Sarah McLenan passed away Saturday at her home in East Blanchard after an illness of about a week with the grippe. She was one of the early settlers of this place and was past eighty-four years of age at the time of her death. She leaves two daughters and three sons.: Mrs. D. McGinnis, of Tarkio, Mrs. Jessie Mclntyre of this place,William McLenan of Oklahoma, John McLenan of Des Moines and James Mclntyre of Canada, all being present at the funeral except the latter. Besides the family she leaves several relatives and many friends to mourn their loss. Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Calhoun of College Springs and the Rev. Mr. Parker of this place. She was laid to rest in the Blanchard cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 11, 1917