Allen, John -

John Allen, a resident of Taylor County for fifty years, died at his home Monday, two days after his seventy-ninth birthday anniversary.

Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Episcopal church at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W, Goodsell, the pastor.

John Allen was born near Edinburg, Scotland, December 11, 1836. Mr. Allen was one of a family of eleven children, who, with their parents, came to this country in about 1847.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, December 23, 1915

Allen, Maulsie Jane Dellorhide -

Maulcie Jane Dellorhide was born in Wapello, Louisa county, la. Sept. 22, 1844; died Monday, May 29, 1905. She was married to Thomas B. Allen in December, 1861. To this union were born four children, James, Charles, Louie and William, all of whom are able to be with their father in this hour of  bereavement. Eight grand-children also survive the deceased.

Sister Allen, was baptized into Christ Jan. 11, 1902, and since that time has lived an ardent Christian life. This great sufferer's faith in this trying hour is a great lesson to us all. Her faith in this trying hour failed not to the last. Skill failed, loving hands failed to bring relief, but her faith comforted her to the end. "He that over cometh I will give a crown of life." "Be thou faithful until death." "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."

The funeral sermon was preached at 2 o'clock Wednesday by Elder Mason, assisted by Rev Winegart and Elder Zenor, who had been especially requested by Mrs. Allen before her death to do so. Interment was made in Clearfield Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa June 2, 1905

Bates, Roy -

Roy Bates, son of W. A. Bates of Conway, shot himself three times in the head Monday night, and died Wed. morning. He had sent the women from the home, but Messrs. Bates and Piper came later. They were upstairs while Roy was in the basement.  At about 11 p. m. three shots were heard. The men feared to enter the basement, so waited. The local physician when called declined to enter the basement. Finally Sheriff Morley was summoned, from Bedford and Dr. Reed from Clearfield.  The sheriff heard moaning in the

basement, and concluded rightly that Roy had shot himself. Three wounds close together in the forehead were revealed. Still life was not extinct, nor did death come until at least 28 hours after the shooting.

Roy Bates was about 30 years of age; was married, but not living with his wife. He has suffered from melancholia for some years, and had threatened self-destruction.  He was a nephew of Mrs. Chas. Allen of Clearfield. Widespread sympathy is expressed for the shocked and bereaved family.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, May 13, 1915

Carlton, Harris H. -

Harris H. Carlton, son of John M. and Sarah Carlton was born in Ringgold County, Iowa, February 12, 1885, and died at Oakdale, Iowa, May 17, 1915, age, 30 years, 3 mos. and 5 days.

He moved with his parents to Clearfield in about 1895, and attended school here, graduating in 1902.  Afterward he went with his parents to Lenox and took some work in the Lenox school. He afterward attended the Simpson Business College, graduating in 1904.

Since that time, until the sickness which resulted in his death, he followed railroad office work, spending several years at Forsyth, Montana, and afterward in California and Arizona.

He showed his filial devotion by his faithful writing of a weekly letter to his father and mother at home, and missed only five or six letters in more than ten years. He was very considerate of his nurse who did everything she could for him.  During the last days of his sickness there were with him his two sisters, Leota and Eunice, and his brothers David and Fred.

He leaves to mourn his departure his father and mother; his two sisters, Mrs. S. P. Wilt and Mrs. H. A. Olin; his three brothers, David, Fred, and Cecil  and a host of other relatives and friends.

On the invitation of Rev. Silvester E  Ellis, pastor of the Methodist church at Iowa City, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior, and before he died made a clear declaration of his faith in Christ.

Funeral services were held from the Methodist church at Lenox, conducted by Rev. Walter A. Morgan; interment at Fairview Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, May 27, 1915

Carroll, Esther Elba VanHouten -

Mrs. G. E. Carroll of Billings, Mont., died Thursday morning, February 11th, at, the home of her mother, Mrs. David Van Houten of Prescott, where she has been visiting for some time. Funeral services were held at 12 o'clock m. at the Prescott Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Harwood. Interment was made in Walnut Grove cemetery in Corning.

Esther Elba Van Houten was born April 8, 1861, in Taylor county, and was aged 53 years, 10 months and 3 days. She was married to G. E. Carroll, October 12, 1882, and to them were born two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Franklin of Hardin, Montana, and Mrs. Darthula Thorburn of Billings, Montana.

Mrs. Carroll had suffered a slight stroke of paralysis some time ago, and later decided to come to Prescott for a time and rest up with her mother. A week previous to her death she suffered a second stroke and never regained consciousness.

Besides her husband and two daughters, she leaves her mother, two brothers, W. M. and Dave Van Houten of Prescott, and one sister, Mrs. Lulu Caven of Lenox.

For several years the Carrolls resided on a farm about four miles northwest of Clearfield, and the daughters are graduates of the Clearfield High School. They moved from here in 1906 to Montana where they have since resided. The many friends here deeply  sympathize with the family in their bereavement.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, February 18, 1915

Chambers, Frank -

Frank Chambers, a young man who has for several years been stenographer for Atty. Frank Wisdom, committed suicide last evening. He had been in poor health, and yesterday went to Blockton with his employer for a short outing. He returned to Garland Hotel in the evening and, saying that he was going to get some medicine before going to the show, went to his room on the second floor. His employer waited for him for some time, and as he did not come, went up to his room. He was not there, but was found on the ground outside the window. He had evidently cut his throat,, and then jumped out of the window.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, October 21, 1915

Chittenden, Thomas M. -

In the city of Sandusky, Ohio, on May 21st, 1822, Thomas M. Chittenden was born; died November 20th, 1915, in his 94th year. But six years of this long life was spent in the state of his birth. In Michigan he grew to manhood, and was married on March 21st, 1846, to Ann Hurd.

In 1866 they moved to Illinois where they spent ten years, removing to Iowa and taking up their residence an the farm five miles southwest of Clearfield, where he lived till his death.

He is survived by his aged wife who walked by his side for nearly three score and ten years, and by his only daughter, now Mrs. Amy Jane Fleming. One son, George Wallace Chittenden, was taken from them by death March 6,1880. The sympathy of the community goes out to these two grieving ones, especially to the aged wife in that this loss is added to her infirmities of age.

Mr. Chittenden professed faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in 1870 and became a member of the Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church located in Stark Co., Illinois, and remained a member of that church.

Mr. Chittenden’s long and honorable life, his constant kindliness and eighborliness have won him a wide circle of acquaintances and friends who today mourn his departure, many of them being present to show their appreciation of their late friend, and to express their sympathy with the mourning ones.

Funeral Services were held at the Fleming home at 10:30 o'clock Monday morning, and were conducted by Rev T. R. Aikin of the United Presbyterian church; interment in Conway Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, November 25, 1915

Clarey, John -

.lolm Claroy, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Clarey, was born July 20, 1833, near Hackington, Lincolnshire, England. When about twenty years of age he came with his family to America and resided for a year or so in the State of Delaware. From there they removed to Brimfield, Illinois. After a short residence there they moved to McClane Co., near the town of Arrowsmith.  After a few years there he removed to Lamar, Barton Co., Missouri, where he met and married Miss Jane Adams, September 26th, 1868.  To this union were born two sons, Thomas and Elmer.

In the fall of 1874, with his family he came to Taylor County, Iowa, where they have made a continuous residence until December 21st, last, when he and Mrs. Clarey went to spend the winter in the milder climate of Oklahoma with his son Elmer and family. Here he was stricken with LaGrippe and passed away on January 12th, 1916, at the age of 82 years, 5 months and 23 days.

He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, two sons, Thomas of Clearfield and Elmer of Guthrie, Oklahoma; two brothers, Thomas Clarey of Leroy, Ill. and Joe Clarey of Hedrick, Indiana; one sister, Mrs. K. H. Stewart of Sutton, Nebraska; six grandsons and four grand-daughters, of whom he was very fond and in whom he took a great interest.

Two sisters, Mrs. Robert Wilcox and Mrs. U.V. Payne, preceded him in death.  Uncle John, as ho was generally known, was a kind and loving father and affectionate husband, always of a light and cheery disposition, trying to make life happy for everyone near him.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. A. Carlson. Interment was made in the Clearfield Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, January 20, 1916

Cochran, Elizabeth Wallace -

Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace Cochran, daughter of John and Elizabeth Giltner Wallace, was born August 7, 1829, near Madison, Indiana, and died in Clearfield, Iowa, September 12, 1915, aged 86 years and one month.

She was married in 1852 to Wm. Cochran, who died here in the spring of 1905.

About 1857 she removed from Indiana to Washington Co., Iowa, and

22 years later came to Taylor Co., where the remainder of her useful

life was spent, dying at the home of her only child, A. W. Cochran, surrounded with every provision which care and love could provide.

Mrs. Cochran leaves to mourn her loss, of her blood kindred, two brothers, one son, five grand-children, and six great grand children.

Mrs. Cochran became a follower of the meek and lowly Jesus quite early in life, uniting with the Baptist church, and continued as a worthy member of it all her days. Her devotion to the house of God and love for her Savior are a precious legacy of memory to her family and friends. One influence of her life still flows on in this community, so this may be re-iterated of her which was written of Abel, "She being dead yet speaketh," or that other saying, "Blessed and who die in the Lord that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, September 16, 1915

Coffin, L. S. -

"Father" L. S. Coffin died at his home near Fort Dodge on Sunday morning, January 19. He was 93 years of age. Born in New Hampshire, he came to Iowa in 1855.  Much of his fortune was given to small colleges. Coffin was once an Iowa Railway commissioner, and secured the first Iowa legislation tending to safety of railway employees.  He then worked for national laws, and secured one in 1891  which reduced casualties by 05 per cent within five years.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, January 21, 1915

Dennis, Ella Maude Lynch -

Ella Maude, Lynch was born in Lenox, Iowa, March 10, 1878, and died of hemorrhage of the lungs at her  home in Fort Morgan, Colorado, Tuesday morning, January 12, 1915, aged 36 years, I0 months, and 2 days.

Her early life and school days were spent at Lenox. Later she moved with her family to Clearfield, Iowa, and still later to Blockton, Iowa, where she was married to V. C. Dennis, October 22, 1902. They resided several years at Sheridan, Missouri, before coming to Fort Morgan upward of four years ago, since which time they have made their home here.

In her death the world loses a noble Christian character, and the Christian church, with which she united early in life, one of its most valued and useful members. Her influence for good reached out into every avenue open to her, and none knew her bit to love her. "Her sun went down while it was yet day," but the good influence of her devoted life on those who knew her will not pass away.

The funeral which was held at the home, 203 Walnut Street, was largely attended. The services were conducted and the sermon preached by Rev. F. W. Collins, pastor of the Christian church. The many floral offerings by the church, Bay View Club, Matinee Musical, Oasis Lodge No. 57 and her Sunday school class of girls, and friends were very beautiful tokens of the love and esteem in which she was held. Interment took place in the city cemetery.—Evening Times, Fort Morgan, Colorado

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, January 21, 1915

DePew, Earl –

DePew, Roy -

Roy and Earl DePew were drowned near the Nodaway River, east of Hepburn on Sunday. The road was flooded, and the frightened team plunged into deep water. Their mother and sister escaped by clinging to the side of the carriage.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa June 3, 1915

Donovan, Elizabeth -

Mrs. Elizabeth Donovan died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom

McManus, west of Lenox, on Thursday, February 25th. The body was

taken to Stanhurst, Ill., from which place it was taken to the old home cemetery and placed beside the husband who died years ago. She was 75 years of age. Mrs. Donovon was the mother of Mrs. Frank Bender.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, March 11, 1915

Downs, Elizabeth Cook -

Elizabeth Cook was born at Waynesville, Warren Co., Ohio, September 22nd, 1835, and died at Clearfield, Iowa, November 20th, 1915, aged 80 years, 1 month, and 28 days.

She married John Downs April 6th, 1864, and was his loving companion for more than 51 years. The grief stricken husband can today look back across this half century of time, and say, ''Though my loss is too great for words, I can praise the great Giver of life for the long years He spared her to me."

Forty-six years ago Mr. and Mrs. Downs removed to Iowa, and lived thirty years near Iowa City, removing to this community sixteen years ago. During most of her life in this community she has not been strong. This is especially true of the closing months of her life, during which time she suffered much, but endured it with remarkable fortitude.

Mrs. Downs was the youngest of a family of ten children, and was the last to be called to her reward. Her two living children, who remained at her bedside till the end, and today mourn the loss of a loving mother, Harry M. Downs of Cando, North Dakota, and Mrs. Dinah E. Debrie of Hills, Iowa. One daughter, Mrs. Alice Overholser, died thirteen years ago. Nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren a large company of friends and acquaintances mourn her loss.

Mrs Downs' father was a Quaker minister, who impressed his views of Biblical truth so firmly on his youngest daughter that she would never enter the fellowship of another denomination.  I am assured that she was a reader and lover of the Bible, and upon God's promises she staid her soul and her hope; and that in the closing days she frequently quoted the saying of Jesus, "Not my will but thine be done."

To the bereaved husband,  children, grandchildren and friends we wish to say, "Keep the memory of her virtues green, and emulate her life wherein she followed the lowly Nazarene."

Funeral services were conducted at the home at three o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. T. R. Aikin of the United Presbyterian church; interment in Clearfield Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, November 25, 1915

Farr, Mary Iva Hardin -

Mary Iva Hardin was born near Clearfield, Iowa, on January 2, 1886. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hardin, lived at that time two miles south of town, near what is yet called "The Hardin School." She died on Friday, November 5th, 1915, at Sheridan, Wyoming, aged 29 years, 10 months and 3 days.

Iva, as she was called, spent her girlhood and early womanhood in this community. She graduated from the Clearfield High School in 1904, and from the C. C. C. C. in Des Moines in 1906, and taught in

rural schools in this vicinity for some time.  She was married to Charles Farr on June 21st, 1911. She and her husband have lived in South Dakota most of the time since her marriage.

One child was born to them, Geraldine, 4½ months old.  While still young she became a Christian, holding membership in the Clearfield Methodist church.

She leaves to mourn her death, the little daughter, the stricken husband, father and mother, two sisters, and three brothers, and a great many other relatives and friends.

Only 29 years and 10 months old! How short a life! And yet she leaves a host of broken ties,—daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend.

She will be mourned because her place is empty.  The body was brought to Clearfield for interment. Services were held on Tuesday afternoon, November 9th, at the home of her parents near Calvary church, Pastor Carlson of the Clearfield Methodist church being in charge. There was a very large attendance of friends of the family, and of the girlhood friends of the one gone before. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery.

Those present from a distance were the husband, Charles Farr of Sheridan, Wyoming; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Farr of Chadron, Nebraska; the sisters, Mrs. Ross Moore of Sturgis, Canada, and Mrs. Charley Abrams, with her husband, of Ellendale, North Dakota; one brother, Wes Hardin of Northern Minnesota. Mrs. Lillie Orris, Mr. and Mrs. Cartey of Glidden, Iowa.  One brother, Sam, was unable to be present. The youngest brother, Grover lives in this vicinity.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, November 11, 1915

Goldsberry, Effie Jeanette Reed -

Eflie Jeanctte Reed was born Feb. 17, 1859, in Central City, Linn Co., Iowa, spending her early life near this place. On July 2, 1876, she was united in marriage to Franklin P. Goldsberry. To this union were born five children-Edith B., now Mrs. H. A. Conard of Clarinda, John Henry of Clearfield, Sigel Lawrence of Liberty township, Albert Dana, who died in infancy, and Gladys Aline, now Mrs. G. L. Crawford of Oskaloosa She leaves besides these, her husband, three sisters, Mrs. Geo. Swam of Goodland, Kan., Mesdames C. B. Warner D. D. Epperson, and one brother L, T. Reed all of Central City, Iowa, and four grand-children.

She united with the M. E. church at Clearfield in 1903. Has lived in this community for 17 year. She departed this life at her home in Tingley Aug. 8, 1915, aged 56 years, 5 month and 21 days. Her friends and neighbors testify that she was always a quiet, modest, good neighbor and friend. She was upright neighbor and friend. She was upright in her dealings with those about her; free hearted, giving of her very all to any one in distress. She had very high ambitions for her children.  She was loved by all who knew her and will be  sadly missed by everyone. —Tingley Vindicator.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa August 19, 1915

Hamblin, Dennis -

Dennis Hamblin of Sharpsburg died on January 10th, aged nearly 80 years. He was born in New York, March 28, 1836, came to Iowa in 1861. He enlisted in the 58th Iowa Infantry, serving 3 yearn and 2 months. Mr. Hamblin was married in wartime, and engaged in farming in Taylor county after being  discharged.

He was a member of the 20^th G A., and always took much interest  in politics,  His wife, three daughters, and eighteen grandchildren survive. A man of marked personal integrity, and deeply religious, he will be much missed in the circles which have known him so long.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, January 20, 1916

Hartman, Albert -

Albert Hartman was born August 23rd. 1854, died March 23rd, 1915, aged 60 yrs. and 7 mos. On January 8th,1882, he was married at Kalona, Iowa, to Miss M. E. Rogers, who continued to be his inspiration, companion, friend, and help mate, and today mourns the loss of a kind and loving husband.   Through the favor of the Almighty, two children came into their home;  Lawrence E; and

Eva V.   Eva was taken from them by death on May 11th, 1912.

In addition to his immediate family, Mr. Hartman is survived by two brothers and two sisters, a large circle of relatives, and a host of friends, in this community and other places where he has lived, who today united with the family in mourning the taking away of their friend and fellow townsman.

The early life of the deceased was spent in the county of his birth. The year after his marriage he removed to Adair county (1883), and eight years later, in 1891, to our neighboring town of Diagonal. After seven years residence there he lived a year in Glenwood, Iowa, and vicinity, moving to Clearfield in the fall of 1899, which has since been his home.

Reared upon a farm, he naturally took up that occupation when he began to do for himself. Later he entered the mercantile trade, conducting a general store in Diagonal.  His business life in Clearfield has been in the Hardware business, and all the time located on the corner where his familiar face and genial smile will be sadly missed by his loyal patrons, his business associates and his many friends. His business capacity, reputation for honesty and the giving a square deal won for him a profitable trade.

About 1893 he made a profession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and united with the Presbyterian church in Diagonal, and after coming to learfield he entered into fellowship with the Christian church of our town.

Although he has been almost continuously in his store till a couple of weeks ago, when he went to Excelsior Springs,: Mo., with the hopes that the water might help him, he has nevertheless been a sufferer from a complication of diseases for several years.  Though the suffering was often intense he bore it with remarkable patience, so that only his nearest friends knew what he was passing through.

The entire community unite today in extending sympathy to the bereaved wife, son and friends.  May you have the gracious Lord’s comfort in your grief.

The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 26^th.  Rev. Aikins officiated, assisted by Rev. Prather.  Business houses were closed, and the attendance exceeded the capacity of the church.  Floral offerings were numerous.  Interment followed in Clearfield Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, April 1, 1915

Harvey, Dora Eva Knox -

Dora Eva Knox, daughter of J. J. and Etta Sargent Knox, was born June 4th, 1883, at the place known  the Knox homestead, three miles west of Clearfield. Here her childhood and early womanhood were spent.

On February 25, 1908, she was united in marriage to Granville L. Harvey. To this union were born six children, Edith, Opal, Forrest, William, Hazel and Paul; the eldest aged eleven years, the youngest, three weeks.

In her early girlhood Dora united with the Greenwood Methodist church, and until her death remained a faithful, conscientious member. Not only was she faithful to her church, but in her home was she most patient and kind, ever ready to help and sympathize with those about her. It was here that her love of Christ shone the brightest.

Thru all her weeks and months of suffering and pain there was no murmur, and when at last she felt the end near, she encouraged those about her by love, faith, and content to leave all to Him who doeth all things well. She passed peacefully to her heavenly home Saturday, November 27th, 1915.

She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, six children, three sisters,—Mrs. Dan Bruner, Miss Clara Knox, and Mrs. Clyde Owens —and three brothers—E. P., H. L., and J. C. Knox. Besides these, hosts of other relatives, friends, and neighbors mourn the loss of a sincere friend, one who could be trusted to do her best at all times and under all circumstances.

[Poem]

Funeral services were held a Greenwood Chapel at 1:00 o'clock Monday afternoon, the sermon being preached by her pastor, Rev R. E. Mitchell, pastor of Conway Greenwood churches. Interment was made in the Clearfield Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, December 2, 1915

Henderson, J. Milton -

J. Milton Henderson, son of William Thomas and Amanda Henderson, was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, May 11th, 1847, and died at his home near Clearfield, May 6, 1915, aged 67 years 11 months, and 20 days. When 17 years of age he left Ohio and came to Sunbeam, Illinois.

After a short residence here he joined the United Presbyterian church under the pastorate of J. H. Nash, and has been in continuous membership in that denomination since that time. His consistency as a follower of Jesus is well known.  He was faithful in attendance at church, generous in its support, loyal to its principles. The light of heaven shone out in his life, and has helped many to find the way to the Savior.

On February 29th, 1872, he was united in marriage to Viola C. Brown. To this union seven children  were born, all of whom were with him during his final illness save one daughter, Bertha, who died in infancy.

The surviving children are Supt. Frank of Clarinda; Ray of Sanford, Montana; Thomas, Floyd, Cora and Mrs Overmier of Taylor county. The widow and bereaved children cherish the memory of a kind and loving husband and father. Ever ambitious for the best for his loved ones, he sacrificed that the children might have a good education. Four of them received complete college courses.

In the spring of 1876 Mr. and Mrs. Henderson moved to Taylor County, Iowa, where they held continuous residence, save four years spent in Tarkio, Missouri. Being industrious and frugal, he accumulated enough to be looked upon as one of the substantial farmers of Taylor County.

Mr. Henderson was the eldest child, and has survived the brothers and sisters in his father's immediate family.

Funeral services were conducted at the home at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. T. R. Aikin of the Clearfield United Presbyterian church, interment in Fairview Cemetery, Lenox.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, May 13, 1915

Hess, Christopher James -

Christopher James Hess was born February 12, 1846, near Oxford,

Pennsylvania, and died near Clearfield, Iowa, January 10, 1915, at the age of 68 years, 10 months, and 28 days, after a lingering illness. All was done for his restoration to health that could be done.

He moved during young manhood to Illinois. Mr. Hess was married to Miss Hanna Williams of Terra Haute, Illinois, March 7. 1878. Three children were given them to bless their home. The son, John Christopher, died when one year old. Miss Eunice Kate died seven years ago. Mrs. Stella Clark lives in Clearfield and was always near her father to help him.

Mr. and Mrs. Hess came to Iowa in 1887 and settled on a farm north of Clearfield, and have lived in this community ever since. He was a good neighbor, an affectionate father, a kind and faithful husband.  He was loved by all who knew him. No one came to him for assistance but got it if it were possible for him to give it.

Besides his immediate family he leaves one sister, Mrs. Sarah Brogan of Oxford, Pennsylvania, to mourn his decease.

On December 15th, 1914, Brother Hess sought the Lord in prayer and confession of sins, believed God's word and trusted Jesus as his Savor.

The funeral was conducted in the Methodist church at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by the pastor. The subject was "The Books Opened," Rev. 20:12. The body of our dear old friend was laid to rest by loving hands in the Clearfield Cemetery beside the daughter, Eunice Kate. The grief stricken family have the sympathy of a multitude of friends.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, January 7. 1915

House, Richard -

Richard House was born in Somersetshire, England, March 16, 1847, and died January 18, 1915, at the age of 77 years, 10 months, and 2 days. He came to America in 1865 and lived in the state of New York until 1871 when he moved to Illinois and settled in the vicinity of Galesburg.

He moved to Clearfield, Iowa, in the spring of 1907 and resided here until his death, living with his son Thomas.

In 1870 he was united in marriage to Ellen Falvy who died 7 years ago. To this union were born nine children all of whom are living except two; the son Charlie dying at the age of 6  years, and the daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Pine, dying a little over a year ago.

He was christened in the Somersetshire Church of England. He was a good neighbor, a kind and loving father, a faithful husband, and was highly respected and loved by all who knew him.

Seven sons survive their father, William, Thomas, Harry, Samuel, Edwin, Frank, and Fred House.

The funeral services were held in the Methodist church at 11 a. m.  Wednesday morning, the pastor preaching from Job 30:23. The body was taken to Galesburg, Illinois, for interment. The relatives have the sympathy of all who know them in this hour of bereavement.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, January 21, 1915

Hughes, Thomas Crage -

Thomas Crage Hughes was born in Green Co., Pennsylvania, May 13, 1845, and died Jan. 3, 1916, having exceeded the three score years and ten" life span by seven months and twenty days.

In the Pennsylvania home he, the youngest of five children, grew to man's estate. He started for the West in 1868, living in Knox County, Illinois, eight years, then struck out for the newer country, reaching reaching Taylor Co., Iowa in 1876. Taylor County  has been his home continuously since then, with the exception of about four years, when he lived cross the line in Missouri.

September 23rd, 1886, he married Jennie Russell at Bedford, Iowa. She has been a faithful life partner, and today mourns the loss of a kind husband. His four sons, Anson, Earl, Ralph, and John, were with him in his last illness, and mourn the loss of a loving, indulgent father.

Mr. Hughes is also survived by one brother, and by one grandchild, of whom he was very fond.

He made a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior in 1887, and entered the fellowship of the United Presbyterian church of Lenox. In 1393 he transferred his membership to Clearfield, which has since been his church which has since been his church home. In 1898 he was ordained and

installed to the office of Ruling Elder, but through failing health has not for some years been active in exercise of this office.

On account of his weakened condition he was not able to endure the late hard attack of pneumonia. Though everything possible was done, he was taken away. The golden bowl was broken, the silver cord was loosed, and he, another of earth's pilgrims, has gone to his long home.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. R. Aikin at the home on

Wednesday afternoon; Interment in Lenox Cemetery.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, January 6, 1916

Kerns, Anna Parr -

Anna Parr was born in Garden Grove, Decatur Co., Iowa, February 14th, 1896. She remained there with her parents till about 7 years of age, when the family moved to Clearfield, where she made her home till her marriage on February 10, 1915, to Mr. G. C. Kerns. The happy pair began life together on a farm at Conway Crossing. It was there that she took sick in the fall, and her condition gradually growing worse, she was removed to the Enaworth Hospital at St, Joseph, Missouri, where every attention that science and love could render was bestowed, but the end came on November 26th.

She became a member of the Christian Church when a mere girl, and was found in her place as often as her condition would permit, among the appointments of her Sunday school class and church. In all the hardships of her young life, Anna showed her sweet, cheerful disposition, and was much loved by her associates as well by relatives.

She lived but nineteen years, but lived that life so well that her influence will continue to live in the lives of those who knew her. She is survived by her husband, her parents, five brothers, one sister, all of whom were present at the funeral except one brother, Tom, who lives in Mississippi.

The funeral service was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church, the pastor, J. W. Johnson, giving: the sermon on the text, "He giveth his beloved sleep." The large crowd in attendance at the services attested to the respect and love that she enjoyed. It seems almost too sad to be true that such a young life is closed and that the sweet face shall not soon be seen again, but after the night comes the better day.

Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, December 2, 1915