Beckwith, Clesson -

(Corning Free Press)

A common sorrow touched the hearts of the people of Adams county Thursday, when it was learned that Clesson Beckwith, a young man of whom the county had been justly proud, had passed away at Des Moines following

an operation for appendicitis. The body was brought to Mt. Etna and funeral services were held at the M. E. church Sunday at 2 p. m., conducted by Chaplain Major Purdy. Interment was made in the Mt. Etna cemetery with full military honors.

Clesson Beckwith, son. of Cecil and Louisa Beckwith, was born in Mt. Etna, Iowa, December 11, 1905, and passed away from this life April 4, 1935 at the age of 29 years, 3 months and 23 days.  Clesson spent his boyhood and

received elementary education in Mt. Etna where he united with the Church of the Brethren at an early age. He graduated from the Corning high school

with the class of 1922 after which he taught school in Adams county for two and one-half years. He then entered the Iowa State University at Iowa City where he studied medicine and received his degree with honors in 1932.

While at school in Iowa City, he was affiliated with the Alpha Kappa Kappa medical fraternity and was elected to Alpha Omega and Alpha Sigma XI honorary fraternities. It was while he was in college that he met and

married Miss Bertha Eckler of Lenox, Iowa. To this union was born one daughter, Barbara Lee, age ten months. After receiving his degree, Clesson was admitted to the Army medical corps and was stationed at Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco, California. After serving several places along the coast, he entered the Army Medical School at Carlisle, Penn.,

from which he graduated in Mar. 1935. Following this he was moved to Des Moines where he was serving in the capacity of head surgeon at the time of his

passing.

Besides his wife and daughter Clesson leaves to sorrow, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Beckwith of Corning, three brothers and three sisters, Fondeen, Marjorie and Tommy at home Dr. T. I. Beckwith, St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. Gladys Barnes, Sigourney, Iowa; Duane Beckwith, Massena, Iowa. An infant

sister, Violet, preceded him in death. Other than his family Clesson leaves a great number of friends in his professional and social life who will sadly miss his cheerful and tender friendliness.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday, April 18, 1935

Clark, W. J. -

Word has been received of the death of W. J. Clark at his home in San Francisco, Calif., on March 15. Mr. Clark suffered a stroke of paralysis and

this was followed by pneumonia. He was about sixty years old. Mr. Clark became publisher of the Lenox Time Table about 1900 and continued in that work for five years. He moved to the west about 20 years ago.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 21, 1935

Ferguson, Mary Ellen Neiderheiser –

Mary Ellen Neiderheiser, daughter of Frederick and Amelia Neiderheiser was born June 22, 1858 near Trenton, Ohio. Later her parents moved to

Washington County, Iowa where she lived until she came to Lenox about 50 years ago. During all these years she has been identified with the highest interests of the community and the church.

September 8,1897 she was married at the home of her mother, in Jefferson, Iowa, to Mr. Thomas A. Ferguson. One of the early settlers of Lenox, Mr. Ferguson died March 4, 1934. During the years their home has exemplified all that a Christian home stands for in the hospitality friendship and love's

ministry. Material things were valued only as they could be used to bring cheer and happiness to others.

From girlhood, Mrs. Ferguson has been a devoted Christian first as a member of the Moravian church, and for fifty years, a member of the United

Presbyterian church of Lenox where her influence will long be remembered.

For many years she was teacher of the primary children in the Sabbath school,

and many men and women know God better today because of her teaching and influence in their childhood years.  Her missionary passion was a

dynamic power whether spending itself in behalf of the under privileged at home or in other lands.

As the eldest daughter of a widowed mother; the big sister of younger brothers and a sister; or the devoted wife of an invalid husband, her love and the sharing of her life was a beautiful expression of her faithfulness and fine crystal white character. One of her Lenox friends has put into one sentence that quality which seems to interpret her beautiful character as felt by friends and relatives, "She was more nearly a selfless person than anyone I have ever known.”

She is survived by one brother, Frank F. Neiderheiser of Columbia, Mo., her sister Anna Neiderheiser of Kansas City, Mo., two nieces, two nephews and 15

grand nieces and nephews, children and grandchildren of her brother Frank F. Neiderheiser.

The funeral services for Mrs. Ferguson were conducted in the First United Presbyterian church of Lenox, Iowa by Rev. W. A. Thompson, pastor, who was assisted by Rev. Willis Crafts of Shannon City, and Dr. A Davidson of Coin, Iowa. The burial was in the Fairview cemetery, Saturday afternoon, April 6^th.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 11, 1935

Fry, Dorla Dene -

Dorla Dene Fry daughter of Mr and Mrs F Hume Fry, was born March 22, and passed away the same day. Funeral services were held that afternoon, and

conducted by Rev. I. G. Randels of the Church of Christ, Interment was made in Fairview cemetery, Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 28, 1935

Haas, Frank Benjamin -

Frank Benjamin Haas was born, January 2nd, 1890, in the home where he died March 23rd, 1935 at the age of 45 years, 2 months and 21 days.

He was united in marriage March 20th, 1917, to Edna Lucille Howard and to this union were born two daughter; Marjorie Maxine, age 11 and Nadine Mae

age 9.

He leaves to mourn in addition to his own immediate family; his aged mother, four brothers and one sister: Robert C. of California, John F. of Billings, Montana, William F. and Fred Jr. of Lenox and Mrs. Minnie Johnson of Spearfish, South Dak. His father preceded him in death 10 years ago.

Frank was a member of the Methodist church in Lenox. He was a kind and loving husband a real father and a good neighbor. He will be greatly missed

by all who knew him.  He had been in poor health the past three months, but his condition wasn't considered serious until recently. He went to Des Moines, January llth, 1935,where he was informed that his condition was of a serious nature and on February 7th, he vas operated upon at Rochester, Minn. Here it was learned that nothing could be done. About 11 days after the operation he

returned home where he grew steadily worse each day; however, he never gave up hope for his recovery until shortly before his death. Frank was courageous and put up a good fight against overwhelming odds.

Funeral services were held at the Arnold Funeral Home, Tuesday, Mar. 26, in charge of .Rev. F. L. Shepherd. A quartet, composed of Mrs. O. E. Bricker, Mrs. W. H. Madden, O. P. Arnold and Marvin Fleming, sang "Abide With Me" and "Asleep in Jesus". Mrs. Bricker and Mrs Madden sang "Whispering Hope" with Mrs. A. H. Peacock at the piano.

Burial was made in the west Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 28, 1935

Jacoby, Gail -

Gail Jacoby, a former Lenox resident of late of Corpus Christi Tex., passed away at his home in Corpus Christi Feb. 23, according to word that has been

received by relatives here. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jacoby who resided for many years in the home now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hughes.

He was graduated from the Lenox high school. He was about 47 years old.

Mr. Jacoby was married to Miss Nellie Savage of Gravity. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Hazel and Angelita, all of Corpus Christi, and one brother, Lee D. Jacoby of Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 21, 1935

Kuhn, Eva May Wise -

Mrs. E. E. Kuhn, 71, wife of the former County Superintendent of schools, and for many years superintendent of the Lenox school, passed away at the

home of her son, Tom Kuhn, in Bedford Wednesday.  Funeral services will be held at the M. E. church in Villisca Friday afternoon.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 2, 1935

Jackson, Pendleton Seymour -

Fendleton Seymour Jackson, a former resident the neighborhood east of Lenox, died at his home in Helper, Kansas, March 26, 1935, at the age of 67 years.

He was born May 13 1868, in Appanoose county. Iowa, near Centerville.

He was married to Myra Vincent on October 22, 1890, near Lenox, who passed away May 22, 1914. at the age of 50 years. To them were born four children William, Helen, George and James.

Mr. Jackson later married Ellen Frederick of Helper, Kansas. He is survived by his widow, four children, three sisters and one brother.  He was a man of sterling character, was a kind and loving father and will be greatly missed

by his devoted family and his many friends.

He united with the Calvary Methodist, church at the age of 20 years and later transferred his membership to the Methodist church at Porterville, Kans.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Lenox, Friday, March 29, conducted by the Rev. F. L. Shepherd. Music was furnished by Mrs. J. H.

Barber and Mrs. W. H. Madden, with Mrs. Peacock at the piano. Burial was made in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 4, 1935

Lyddon, George -

George Lyddon, son of John and Hannah Lyddon, was born in Warren county, Illinois, February 2nd, 1849, and died at his home near Clearfield, March 15,

1935, at the age of 86 years, 1 months and 15 days. He was married November 9th, 1874 to Jennie Bicknell, and they resided near Alexis on a farm for four years, coming then to Iowa and spending one year on a farm one-half mile south of Clearfield on the county line.  They then moved to the present farm where they have resided for fifty-five years. To them were born seven children, Delbert Eugene, Maude Gertrude, Lee Ellsworth, Ida Pearl, and three

who passed away in infancy.  Mr. Lyddon was the last of a family of three sisters and six brothers. He leaves to mourn his death his faithful wife, who

has stood by his side for sixty years, his two sons, two daughters and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Lyddon will be missed in the community has known him for so long as well as by his immediate family.

Funeral services were held at the home, Rev. Phillip Nystrand, pastor of the Christian church, officiating, assisted by Rev. J. C. Turner, pastor of the Methodist church. Singing was by a quartette composed of J. Ralph Crew, Mrs. Opal Williams of Des Moines, Mrs. J. D. Barrans and Donald Green, and pall bearers were nephews of the deceased—Harry Lyddon of Benton, Ned

Lyddon of Clearfeld, Orville Lyddon of Menlo, la., John Lyddon of Dexter, la., George and Charley Cheese of Lenox. Interment in Clearfield cemetery.

Those from out of town who attended the funeral of George Lyddon were John Lyddon, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Carter of Dexter, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Orville Lyddon and family of Menlo, la., Mr. and Mrs. Haskel Avitt, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Avitt of Creston;Mr. and Mrs. Harold Avitt and Robert of Saint Louis, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. George Cheese, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cheese of Lenox; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rood of Bedford; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beatty of Kent; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Grace of Clarinda; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lyddon and son Donald of Benton and O. D. Mercer of Mt. Ayr.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 21, 1935

Marshall, C. A. -

Word has been received by C. S. Jones that his brother-in-law, the Rev. C. A. Marshall, passed away at Torrington, Wyo., Mar. 14. Rev. Marshall was known

and beloved in this section, having served Presbyterian churches at Kent, Gravity and Sharpsburg. He removed to the west many years ago where he continued in the ministry until his death.

Mrs. Marshall will be remembered as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Jones of Sharpsburg.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 21, 1935

McCollough, Mary Jane Swindle -

Mary Jane Swindle, daughter of William John and Martha Swindle was born at Maguire's Bridge Fermanagh Co, Ireland on March 20, 1861. At. the age

of eleven years she came to America, first coming to Joliet, Ill., later coming to Taylor Co. where she lived for over fifty years.

At an early age she united with the M. E. church of which with the M. E. church of which church she was a member until her death.

In December 1896 she was married to Anthony Fisher McCollaugh. To them were born three children, Earl and John McCollaugh and Gloe George,

She died Feb. 3, 1935 at the age of 73 years, 10 months and 13 days. Funeral services were held in Sharpsburg, la., on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1935 at the M E. church, conducted by the Rev. Ida Roberts of Kent, la.  Burial was at Conway, la.  Pallbearers were James Clark, Abe Rutledge, Ed Philpott, John Shimer, John Filbert, and Chas. Underwood.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 14, 1935

Norman, Delphine Louise Peltier -

Funeral services were held here Sunday, at the Arnold Funeral home, in charge of the Rev. W. A. Thompson of the United Presbyterian church, for Mrs.

F. J. Norman, former Lenox resident who died Friday, March 29, 1935, at her home, 2838 University, Des Moines. Short services had been held at the home

in Des Moines at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Burial was made in the Lenox cemetery.

Delphine Louise Peltier, youngest daughter of Charles M. and Ellen U. Peltier, was born near Clearfield, Iowa, March 8, 1887 and grew to womanhood there

She was graduated from the Clearfield high school.  Later with her parents, she moved to Lenox, Iowa, where she was married to Dr. F. J. Norman.

To them was born one daughter, Elizabeth Louise Norman.

Mrs. Norman was a member of the United Presbyterian church at Lenox but after the family moved to Spencer, Iowa her membership was transferred

to the Congregational church at that place. Dr. and Mrs. Norman resided in Spencer eight years. For the past three year they made their home in De

Moines.

Mrs. Norman was a cultured and refined woman, loved and respected by all who knew her.  She had that rare quality of making warm and lasting friend

ships.

Surviving her are her husband Dr. F. J. Norman, and daughter, Elizabeth Louise, one brother, C. F. Peltier of Clearfield, Iowa, two sisters Mrs. W. "K.

Patterson of Guthrie, Okla., and Mrs. H. S. Ash of Bedford, la.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 4, 1935

Paymal, Joseph Edward –

Joseph Edward Paymal was born January 4, 1876, in Adams county, Iowa, and moved to Lenox, Taylor county in 1898 where he engaged in business with his

brother, S. L. Paymal. On September 26, 1900, he was married to Alta M. Paschal. They moved to Guthrie Okla., where he became a member of the

Patterson-Paymal Furniture Company and continued in this for 15 years.

From there he went to Tulsa, Okla., where he was with the Fidelity Investment company. From Tulsa he moved to Oklahoma City, Okla., and went with

the Southern Utilities company where he held a responsible position.

He died April 17, 1935, being survived by his wife, three sisters, Mrs. Louise Sealy and Mrs. Ida Readhead of Lenox and Mrs. Cora Van Wormer of Los Angeles, two brothers, Frank Paymal of Lenox and S. L. Paymal of Omaha.

Funeral services were held at the Barber Funeral home in Lenox, Sunday, April 21, at 2:30, conducted by the Rev. F. L. Shepherd of the Methodist

church. Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Marvin Fleming, Mrs. W. H. Madden, Mrs. K. R. Huff and Earle Beadel with Mrs. A. H. Peacockat the piano.

Pall bearers were R. E. Poindexter, Frank Maharry, J. A. Porter, W. E. Richard, L. N. Walter and Hugh Tyler. Burial was made in the Lenox cemetery and services at the grave were in charge of the Masonic fraternity.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 25, 1935

Schultz, Melissa Jane Akers -

Mrs. Henry Schultz died at her home southwest of Lenox Tuesday night, March 19, following an illness of about five weeks. Her age was 72 years, 5 months and 26 days.

Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon, March 22, at 2:30 and will be conducted by the Rev. F. L. Shepherd.

Burial will be made in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 21, 1935

Schultz, Mellisa Jane Akers -

An illness of several weeks duration, five of which confined her to her bed, terminated in the death, on Tuesday, Mar. 19, of Mrs. Henry C .Schultz, one

of the well known and loved residents of Taylor county at the age of 72 years, 5 months and 26 days.

Mellisa Jane Akers was born Sept. 23, 1862, at Eddyville, la. She grew to womanhood in Fremont, Iowa, where in 1888 she was united in marriage to Henry C. Schultz. To them four children were born two of whom have preceded her in death: Hazel Evelyn in 1918, and John E. in 1920. Edna and Flossie, with their father, survive her.

In 1894, Mr. and Mrs. Schultz came to Taylor county, which has been their home ever since. This home has been one of beauty and culture, for Mrs.

Schultz was gifted with an artistic taste and an appreciation of the finer things of life. For a number of years she taught a Sunday School class, when the old Grange Hall, near the home, was used for religious services.  She had been brought up in the faith of the Baptist church.

She was also a member of Salome Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, the Past Matrons Club and the Harmony Reading Circle. To all of these she gave splendid service, but it was in her home that she imparted to her family  those qualities of motherhood that will be a benediction in their lives for years to come, and to the community that spirit of neighborliness which will cause her to be greatly missed.

Besides her husband and two daughters, she is survived by one brother, L. D. Akers of Ellendale, Minn. A sister, Mrs. Ella Trumbo, passed away in 1934.

Funeral services were held at the family home, southwest of Lenox, on Thursday, Mar. 21, 1935, conducted by the Rev. F.L. Shepherd of the local Methodist church. A quartet, composed of Mrs. Roy Long, Mrs. W H. Madden, Earl Beadle and Marvin Fleming, sang, "Abide With Me", and "Sweetly Resting"

Mrs. Roy long sang In the Garden" as a solo with Mrs. A H Peacock as accompanist.

Burial was made on the west Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday March 28, 1935

Wilt, Etta George “Georgia” Cox -
Mrs. Eli Wilt died at her home east of Lenox Wednesday morning, March 6, following a short illness. She was born July 14, 1865 and was 69 years

old.

Funeral services will be held at the Arnold funeral home in Lenox Thursday, March 7, at 2 o'clock, to be conducted by Rev. Turner of Clearfield.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox Iowa, Thursday March 2, 1935

Wilt, Etta George “Georgia” Cox -
Mrs. Etta George Cox-Wilt, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cox, was born in Christian county, Illinois, July 14, 1865.

She was a devoted bible student, and attended church services regularly until health failed her a few months ago.

She joined the Christian church at Tower Hill, Illinois, in 1890, and the Calvary Methodist church in Taylor county, Iowa in 1922.

She was married to Mr. Eli Wilt on September 9, 1908, at Pana, Illinois, and was a loyal and devoted wife.  She passed away quietly at her home on Wednesday, March 6th, at about 7:30 a. m., at the age of 69 years, 7 months, and 25 days.

She leaves to mourn her death her husband Mr. Eli Wilt, and three sisters: Mrs. Johnson of Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Carrie Kall of Portland, Oregon; and Mrs.

Tillie Wood of Pana, Ill.

The funeral service was held at the Arnold Funeral Home in Lenox, on Thursday, March 7that 2:00 p. m. conducted by Rev. J. C. Turner of Clear field, assisted by Rev. F. L. Shepherd of the Lenox M. E. church. Interment was in Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday April 4, 1935