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[Remington, Benjamin J.]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday     July 21, 1921       [p. 1]

Ben Remington Dies

B. [enjamin] J. Remington, 87 years of age, old resident of this community passed away at his home in north Bedford last Tuesday morning at 4 a. m. He had been confined to his home for some time, suffering from cancers, and was not expected to recover.

The funeral will be held at the residence Friday afternoon at 2:30 conducted by Rev. Gable and assisted by Rev. Lowe Burial will be made in Graceland cemetery.

Mr. Remington's children, Mrs. Hagan of Bedford, Mrs. Flynn of Twin Falls, Idaho and Mrs. Ryan of Denver, Colo, and Frank Remington of Whittier Calif., are all here to attend the funeral and another son, Clyde of Benton Arkansas will be unable to be here.

Complete obituary will be given next week.

[Remington, Benjamin J.]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday     July 21, 1921     p. 8

Benjamin J. Remington.

Benjamin J Remington was born in Butler county Ohio, February 4th, 1834, and at the age of seven years moved, with his parents, to Parke County, Indiana. When a young man in the year 1858 he came to Iowa but only remained a short time, returning soon to Indiana where he was married to Angeline Hendy, November 22, 1860. Considering that there was a better opportunity for a young man in the west he came with his young bride to Iowa in 1860 and settled on the farm near High Prairie where he was soon one of the leaders in community and church life. Twelve children came into this pioneer home but only six grew to maturity and one of these, the second son, Madison Marion, died about nine years ago. Four of the living children were present at the funeral service: Mary Eva of Denver, Colo., Francis Asbury of Whittier, Calif., Minerva Jane of Twin Falls, Idaho, Laura Ella of Bedford. One son, Charles Edward of Benton, Ark., was not able to be present.

Mr. and Mrs. Remington retired from the farm where they had lived and labored for about thirty-five years and moved to Bedford in the year 1895, and then in the year 1912 on the 2nd day of November, the wife and mother passed on to her reward.

Under the pastorate of Rev. Hughs, one of the pioneer Methodist preachers of the Des Moines Conference, Brother Remington was converted, baptised and taken into the Methodist Episcopal church when a young man 31 years of age, and so for about 56 years he has been an earnest, active Christian serving as an official member of the church for many years. He was active and energetic in both mind and body up to the last, and though nearing the ninety-year mark was to be found almost every Sunday in the church to worship his God.

We find by the records that Mr. Remington's grandfather was born Oct. 21, 1761, long before the revolution, and his father, John Remington, was born Dec. 13, 1791, during the very infancy of our nation. It hardly seems possible that the entire national history can have been experienced by three generations of men and most of it by two. And how much we owe to this type of industrious men who have led in church and state by the force of their moral integrity and religious zeal.

Besides his five children already mentioned, brother Remington leaves nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren together with numerous other relatives.

After a trip to Savannah, Mo., for treatment a general breakdown occurred and he passed quietly from earth and his life's desire and prayer was answered July 20, 1921, at the advanced age of 87 years, 5 months and 16 days.

The funeral service was held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Gable, and interment was made at Graceland cemetery west of Bedford.

[Note: The same obituary was printed in the Bedford Times-Republican, July 25, 1921, p. 2.]

[Remington, Benjamin J.]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday     July 28, 1921     p. 4

Mrs. Laura [Alice] Crooks, a niece of the late B. [enjamin] J. Remington who had been here attending the funeral of Mr. Remington, returned Monday to her home in Topeka, Kansas.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gelkinson, of Garden City, Mo., who had been here attending the Remington funeral, returned home Monday. Mrs. Gelkinson is a niece of the deceased.

[Remington, Benjamin J.]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     July 21, 1921     [p. 1]

Old Resident Dies

B. [enjamin] J. Remington, one of the oldest residents of the county, died at his home in the north part of the city at 4:20 yesterday morning, after a lingering illness, combined with old age. In the passing of Mr. Remington it removes from our midst one of Taylor county's honored citizens, having settled on a farm south of Bedford some time in the 50's, later moving to Bedford where he has since made his home.

At the time of his death he was aged 87 years, 5 months and 16 days.

The funeral service will be held at the home in North Bedford, tomorrow at 2:30, and the body will be laid to rest in Graceland cemetery, west of Bedford (known as the Titus cemetery).

Obituary will be published in our Monday issue.

[Remington, Benjamin J.]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday     August 11, 1921     p. 4

F. [rancis] A. [sbury] Remington, who was called here by the death of his father, B. [enjamin] J. Remington, left Monday for his home in Whittier, Cal.

[REMINGTON, BENJAMIN J.]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 21, 1921
Mrs. Eva Ryan of Denton, Ark., Mrs. J. A. Flynn of Twin Falls, Idaho and Frank Remington of Whittier, Calif., are here called by the death of their father, Ben Remington.

[REMINGTON, BENJAMIN J.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 28, 1921
Mrs. Laura Crooks, a niece of the late B. J. Remington who had been here attending the funeral of Mr. Remington, returned Monday to her home in Topeka, Kansas.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gelkinson of Garden City, Mo., who had been here attending the Remington funeral, returned home Monday. Mrs. Gelkinson is a niece of the deceased.
Mrs. Paul Dooley of Manhattan, Kansas, a granddaughter of the late B. J. Remington, left for Hopkins Monday after attending the funeral of Mr. Remington here. She will visit here for a few weeks and Mr. Dooley, her husband, plans to come for a short visit before accompanying her home.

[Remington, Charles Edward]

Thursday      January 6, 1955      [p. 1]

Out-of-town relatives and friends attending funeral services for Charles [Edward] Remington in Bedford Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Flood, Trenton, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Ray King, Longmont, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dooley, Manhattan, Kans.; Henry Hagan, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Sam King, Mr. and Mrs. Orlin Florea, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Gordon, Hopkins; Mr. and Mrs. Edward King, Blockton.

[Remington, Charles Edward]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      January 6, 1955     p. 4

Chas. Remington Dies At Iowa City

Charles E. [dward] Remington, a native of Bedford, died at University hospital in Iowa City, December 31, where he had been after he fell and broke his hip several weeks ago.

Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, conducted by Rev. Robert M. Peters. Burial in Graceland cemetery.

Charles Edward Remington, son of Angeline [Hendy] and Benjamin J. Remington, was born near Bedford in the High Prairie neighborhood on May 12, 1866 and died at the age of 88 years, seven months, 10 days.

He was married in 1896 [to Lillie May Wieser, January 29, at Bedford] and is survived by one son, Glenn Remington of San Diego, California.

Mr. Remington attended Business College in Quincy, Ill., but chose as a profession to be a druggist. He operated the Remington and Bailey drug store on Court Street in the building now occupied by the Caskey jewelry store. The first telephone office in Bedford was located on the floor above the drug store.

He served as a pharmacist in Seattle, Klamath Falls and other coastal cities, and was a registered pharmacist in the state of Iowa 57 years.

He was well known as one of the oldest residents of Bedford and was a pleasing conversationalist, happy to discuss interesting incidents of the early history of this section of Iowa.

He was the last of a family of 12 children. Mrs. [Laura] Ella Hagan and Mrs. Minerva Flynn were two of his sisters. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Among them are: Mrs. Vera Hagan Flood of Trenton, Mo.; Mrs. Vesper McCoy Maddy of Long Beach, Calif.; Henry Hagan, Chicago; Mrs. Lois Remington King of Longmont, Colo.; Mrs. Lottie Remington Dooley, Manhattan, Kans.; Donald Flynn and Francis Flynn of Twin Falls, Idaho.

[Note: Source of wife’s name and marriage date and place: Bedford Free Press, January 30 and February 6, 1896.]

[Remington, Francis Asbury “Frank”]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     July 23, 1936      [p. 1]

Frank Remington, 72, Dies In California

Frank Remington, 72, a former resident of Bedford, died in a hospital in Glendale, Calif., Wednesday evening, July 22, according to word received here this morning by his sister, Mrs. E. [lmer] E. [llsworth] Hagen [Laura Ella].

Mr. Remington, with his wife, visited in Bedford in May, and on their return trip home he was taken ill at Twin Falls, Idaho, and was rushed by ambulance plane to the hospital in Glendale, where he had since been.

He had submitted to two operations. The body will be cremated and burial made in the west. The Remington's home was in Whittier, Calif.

[Remington, Francis Asbury “Frank”]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      August 6, 1936     p. 8

Frank Remington Dies In California

Francis Asbury Remington was born on the farm southwest of Bedford Nov. 26, 1862. He was born of pioneer parents, the son of Benjamin J. and Angeline [Hendy] Remington. He died at the Research hospital in Glendale, Cal., July 22, 1936.

He was married to Nellie Loucks Dec. 5, 1885. To this union was born Fredrick Jay, who preceded him in 1906 at the age of 19 years. The wife passed away in 1897. Fred was raised by his grandparents here and everyone remembers the musical talent he possessed as the mother was also a fine musician. They lived on a farm south of Bedford but left the farm and moved to Bedford where Frank went into the drug store and remained seven years.

Six weeks before he passed away he visited Bedford where he met his old friends and schoolmates and said how glad he was he came to see his friends and sisters and brother. He also visited Mrs. Ryan in Denver and Mrs. Flynn at Twin Falls, Idaho.

He was married to Miss Katie Powell at her home at Hutchison, Kans., in 1901. Those left to mourn are his wife, one brother, and three sisters, four nephews and five nieces. His sisters are Mrs. Eva Ryan of Denver, Mrs. Minerva Flynn of Twin Falls, Idaho, Mrs. [Laura] Ella Hagan of Bedford and his brother Chas. Remington of Bedford. The nieces are Mrs. Ray King [Lois] of Hopkins, Mrs. Lottie Dooley of Manhattan, Kans., Mrs. George Johnston of Denver, Miss Vera Hagan and Mrs. Vesper McCoy of Bedford. The nephews are Henry Hagan of Chicago, Donald and Francis Flynn of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Glen Remington of San Diego, Calif.

The funeral was held at Emerson Parlors in Whittier, Calif., conducted by Rev. John Oliver, pastor of the Methodist church.

In 1920 Frank and wife went to Whittier where he engaged in the real estate business and was well known for his fair dealing and made many friends. He retired from business 5 years ago and went to live in his orange grove, where he enjoyed many restful days.

[Robinson, George Frederick]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      June 3, 1926     [p. 1]

GEORGE ROBINSON FUNERAL HELD AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The George Robinson funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Church of Christ, conducted by the minister, Fred Coley, assisted by the minister of the Baptist church, C. W. Fletcher. Interment was in the Fairview cemetery.

Mr. Robinson, for many years a resident of this community, died at his home in Rockford, Ohio, Saturday, May 28th, at the age of 71 years, after an illness of several weeks.

[Robinson, George Frederick]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday       June 10, 1926      p. 6

George Frederick Robinson

George Frederick Robinson was born in Mercer County, Ohio, June 22, 1854, and departed this life May 29, 1926, aged 71 years, 11 months and 7 days. His mother died when he was a little boy of 6 years. He formerly made his home among strangers, but his whole life was a dear, good, clean life, never indulging in any uncleanness whatever. He made a good Christian man and claimed Christ as his Savior at the age of 15 years. He was converted under the preaching of William Cobb of the Christian church at Berea, and was baptized in the 102 East river, and ever since has lived a dear, good Christian life. He was a dear good husband and father and a good kind neighbor. In the year of 1874, Aug. 30, he was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Snyder. To this union were born 10 children, which are all living except two, who preceded him in death. When first married he lived in Indiana, Illinois and Ohio until the year of 1881, when they drove through in covered wagons to Iowa, arriving Oct. 3, 1881, where they bought their home and lived until 1911, then moved into Bedford where they then made their home until the death of his wife, Mary Elizabeth, Nov. 26, 1918. He then went to Ohio in 1919, where he was united in marriage to Mrs. Ida Mae Steen, March 8, 1919, by Rev. Motter at their parsonage at Celina, Ohio, and made their home in Rockford, Ohio, and lived a good Christian life, which both enjoyed and they were so happy together until he was called to his reward in Heaven. His blessed dear wife, Ida Mae was kind and did all in her power to have his life spared, for they were so happy, but God saw best and called him home, where he was prepared to go. He is survived by his wife, his aged stepmother and 8 children: Mattie [Ellen] and William [Henry] of Bedford, [Mary] Edith of Gravity, Bessie [Jane] and Grace [Maude] of Des Moines, Rose of California, Arch [Oran] of Indiana, and Roy [George Leroy] of Omaha, Nebr. Also 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and 3 stepchildren, 5 brothers and 3 sisters, which all loved him dearly because he was a good dear husband, father, grandfather and stepfather.

I cannot say, and I will not say, that he is dead; he is just away with a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand. He has wandered into an unknown land, and left us dreaming how very fair it needs must be, since he lingers there. Mild and gentle as he was brave, when the sweetest love of his life he gave. Think of him as the same I say, he is not dead, he is just away.

[Robinson, George Frederick]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      June 17, 1926      p. 5

A. [rchie] O. [ran] Robinson returned to Anderson, Indiana, last week, after accompanying the body of his father [George Frederick Robinson] to Bedford.

Bessie and Grace who were here to attend the funeral of their father, Geo. F.[rederick] Robinson returned last Friday to their home in Des Moines.

Roy Robinson and family returned to their home in Omaha last week after being here to attend the funeral of his father.

I. H. Robinson returned to his home in Portland, Indiana after being here to attend the funeral of his brother, George F. [rederick] Robinson.

Mrs. Rose Bartelman, who was called here by the death of her father, Geo. Robinson returned Wednesday to her home in Oakland, Calif.

Mrs. Ida Mae Robinson returned to Rockford, Ohio recently after accompanying the body of her husband, George F. [rederick] Robinson, here for burial.

 

[Robinson, Mary Elizabeth Snyder]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday      November 28, 1918      p. 4

Mrs. George Robinson

Miss Mary Elizabeth Snyder began her earthly career in Preble County, Ohio, on July 1st, 1852. After attaining 66 years, 4 months and 26 days, passed to her eternal reward from the family home in South Bedford, Iowa, on Tuesday Nov. 26th, 1918 at 2:00 P. M.

Deceased was a daughter of the late Henry and Jane Snyder of Grant County, Ind., being one of ten children, eight of whom still live. She grew to young womanhood in Ohio and moved with her parents to Greene County, Indiana. Here she was married to Mr. George F. [rederick] Robinson in August 1874. Here they lived for two years and after stopping four years in Ill. came to Iowa, locating in Taylor County, where the remainder of her life has been spent, the past five and a half years being a resident of Bedford. She became the mother of ten children, eight of whom survive to suffer the loss of a fond mother. They are: Mrs. Mattie Ellen Landis, Bedford; William Henry Robinson, Bedford; Mrs. Bessie Jane Minck, Des Moines; Mrs. Grace Maude Henry, Bedford; Mrs. Rosa Sayers, Ogden, Utah; Archie Oran Robinson, Logansport, Ind.; Mrs. Mary Edith Snyder, Bedford, and George Leroy Robinson, Bedford.

Most of the years of this good life were spent in and around Bedford. The going of this good woman makes a break almost to dissolution, of one of the most widely known families in Taylor County and vicinity of Bedford.

In 1883 she united with the Berea church near Bedford. On coming to town she transferred her membership to the First Christian church here. A year or so ago for reasons acceptable to her own conscience, she came with her husband into the fellowship of the First Baptist church, in whose fellowship she remained till her transition to the church triumphant above.

In both these bodies she made warm friends who shall miss her from their circles and feel the loss of her sympathy and cooperation in kingdom affairs.

Thus comes to a mature ending a career of love and sympathy, faith and devotion, seasoned by the fruits of good works. Such a life on earth must live to be blest forever more in that sun-lit land of God.

In her going we are bereft of a true companion, fond mother, devoted Christian, kind friend and splendid citizen.

The funeral will be held at Fairview cemetery this afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. C. Hatcher, assisted by Rev. Lowe. The casket was open to friends at the home in South Redford this morning and also Wednesday afternoon.

[Robinson, Mary Elizabeth Snyder]

Bedford Free Press

Wednesday    December 11, 1918    p. 5

Leave For Logansport, Ill.—

Archie Robinson who was called to Bedford by the illness of his mother, Mrs. Mary Robinson, returned to his home in Logansport, Ill. Tuesday. His father G.[eorge] F. [rederick] Robinson returned home with him for a visit.

[Robinson, Mary Elizabeth Snyder]

Bedford Free Press

Wednesday      November 27, 1918    [p. 1]

Mrs. George Robinson died at her home in south Bedford, Tuesday, November 26th at 1:45 after a lingering illness of several months. The funeral services will be held at the Fairview cemetery, Thursday, November 28th and will be conducted by Rev. C. C. Hatcher assisted by Rev. Lowe.

[ROBINSON, MARY ELIZABETH SNYDER]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, November 27, 1918
From Swayzee, Ind. – Mr. and Mrs. William Zirkle returned to their home in Swayzee, Ind. Saturday afternoon. They were called to Bedford by the illness of Mrs. George Robinson but were unable[able] to remain only a short time on account of the influenza quarantine.

[ROBINSON, MARY ELIZABETH SNYDER]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, December 4, 1918
From Des Moines – Miss Ruby Mincks, who came to Bedford to attend the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. G. [eorge] F. Robinson, returned to her home in Des Moines Friday.

 

[Sparks, Nathan Oscar]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      October 5, 1933     p. 5

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kennedy of Denver, Colo., came to Gravity Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Kennedy's father, N. [athan] O. [scar] Sparks. They visited in Bedford with Mr. Kennedy's father, A. S. Kennedy and his brother, Ray Kennedy and family, before returning home.

[Sparks, Nathan Oscar]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      October 5, 1933      [p. 1]

N. O. Sparks Of Gravity Is Dead

N. [athan] O. [scar] Sparks of Gravity died in Clarinda Saturday, Sept. 30, following an illness of three years. The funeral services were held at the home in Gravity Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell of Bedford. Burial was in the Graceland cemetery, the Odd Fellow lodge of New Market being in charge of the services at the grave.

Mr. Sparks was born in Boone County, Iowa, Oct. 1, 1867 and had he lived another day he would have been 66 years old. When three years of age his parents moved to Daviess County, Mo., residing there until the year 1882, when the family moved to Nodaway County, Mo. In 1887 they moved to a farm four and a half miles east of New Market, where he grew to manhood.

He was married April 1, 1894 to Nellie B. [ly] Timberlake. To them were born three children, who with the wife survive. The children are Carl [Kenneth] Sparks, who resides on the home place near Gravity, Mrs. Lillian Briden of Janesville, Iowa, and Mrs. Bessie Kennedy of Denver, Colo. There are three brothers and four sisters, John C. Sparks of New Castle, Colo., [William] Elza Sparks of Bedford, [Melvin] Ernest Sparks of Clarinda, Mrs. Etta Allison of New Market, Mrs. Grace McKinley of Clarinda, Mrs. Nan Roberts of Marengo, and Mrs. Emma Humphrey of Marshalltown. There are also seven grandchildren.

Mr. Sparks united with the Baptist church when a boy. He was a charter member of the I. O. O. F. lodge of New Market.

[Sparks, Nathan Oscar]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      October 5, 1933       p. 3

new market

Relatives from here who attended the funeral of N. [athan] O. [scar] Sparks at Gravity Monday were Mrs. Etta Allison, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Allison, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Allison, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mankle and Mrs. Carl Hughes. The I. O. O. F. lodge members from New Market also attended the funeral, Mr. Sparks having been a charter member of this lodge.

[Sparks, Nathan Oscar]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday      October 5, 1933      p. 2

Nathan [Oscar] Sparks of Gravity, leading democrat of Taylor county, and well known to every Odd Fellow, died on last Saturday at his home. The funeral was on Monday, with burial at Titus Cemetery north of Bedford.

[Note: He died in Clarinda, Page Co., Iowa.  Titus Cemetery is west of Bedford, not north.]

[Sparks, Nellie Bly Timberlake]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     August 5, 1954     [p. 1]

Mrs. Nellie Sparks Rites Thursday P.M.

Mrs. Nellie B. [ly Timberlake] Sparks, 88, longtime resident of Taylor County died August 3 at Dubuque. The body was brought to Bedford and funeral services held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, August 5. Burial in Graceland cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters and a son, Mrs. Faith T. Bryden of Janesville, Iowa, Mrs. Elizabeth S. Howard of Denver, Carl K. [enneth] Sparks of Gravity. Also by a sister, Mrs. T. E. Anderson of Bedford.

[Sparks, Nellie Bly Timberlake]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     August 12, 1954     p. 4

Obituary - Mrs. Nellie Sparks

Nellie Bly Timberlake, daughter of Robert D. [ouglas] and Minnie M. [elissa Gamble] Timberlake, was born Oct. 19, 1870 near Alpha, Ill., and died August 3, 1954 at Dubuque, Iowa at the age of 83 years, nine months, 14 days.

She came with her parents and brothers to Taylor County at the age of four years. She received her education at the rural school near her home in Mason Township and in Bedford High School.

After a period of teaching, she was married to Nathan [Oscar] Sparks on April 3, 1895. To them were born three children, all of whom survive. They are Carl K.[enneth] Sparks of Gravity, Faith T. [imberlake] Briden of Janesville, Iowa and Elizabeth S. Howard of Denver, Colo. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Her husband died Sept. 29, 1933. Two brothers, Harry and Claude Timberlake preceded her in death and one sister, Mrs. Bertha Anderson survives.

Early in life she became a member of the Gilead Methodist church, later transferring her membership to Gravity. She was a member of the order of Eastern Star, of the White Shrine, and was a Past Noble Grand of Gravity Rebekah Lodge. She also served as District Deputy President for the Rebekah lodges of Taylor County.

Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home, Thursday afternoon, August 5, conducted by Rev. Howard DeVore of the Gravity Methodist church. Burial in Graceland cemetery.

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ATTEND SPARKS FUNERAL

Relatives1 from out of town attending last rites for Mrs. Nellie Sparks included Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Brlden, Janesville, Iowa; Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, Denver, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Brlden jr. and Sandra, Sue Ann Schmitz, Waterloo; Mrs. Harold Richey, Mrs. Robert Garrett, Bobby and Lynn, Des Moines; Hal C. Anderson, Birmingham, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Drennen, Mrs. K. L. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Terbell, New Market; Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Sparks, Villisca; Mrs. Emma Humphrey, Mrs. Helen Sparks, Clarinda; Oliver Sparks, Ames; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wainwrlght, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sparks and Evaleen, Gravity; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Stephens, Conway.

[Valentine, Elizabeth]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     June 11, 1925      p. 5

Gravity

The two days old infant [Elizabeth] of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Valentine [Faye Foster] was buried in Graceland cemetery, near Bedford, Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Warrior conducted the funeral service.

[Wainwright, Susan Moore “Sue” Timberlake]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday      February 7 1929     p. 2

Sue M. Wainright

Sue M. [oore] Wainwright, daughter of Robert [Douglas] and Jemima [Ann Simms] Timberlake, was born near Alpha, Ill., Sept. 4, 1845, and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Terbell, near Bedford, Iowa, February first, 1929, age 83 years, 1 month and 27 days. She was one of a large pioneer family of 13 children, 10 of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. Of these, three sisters and one brother survive her. She grew to womanhood in the vicinity where she was born, and was educated in the public schools of that community. Later she attended Knox College at Galesburg, Ill. On May 8, 1872, at Davenport, Iowa, she was united in marriage to Arthur S. [tanberry] Wainwright, who preceded her in death Jan. 2, 1926. They lived on a farm near Alpha, Ill., until in March 1875, when they moved to the home near Bedford. Six children came to bless this union, one of them dying in infancy. The children are Mrs. Edna Fairbanks, Mrs. Nina Terbell, Mrs. Alta Stephens, Edgar L.[awrence] Wainwright, and Mrs. Jessie Bradley. There are nine grandchildren.  All of the children and grandchildren live in the vicinity of Bedford and all of her children were with her at her death. Early in life she united with the Methodist Episcopal church and after coming to Iowa, was an active member of the Gilead church, transferring her membership to the Bedford Methodist church a few months ago. This noble mother, a Christian for many years, was a constant reader of good literature, a lover of flowers and of good music. The true worth of this unselfish Christian mother can never be fully realized. Our darkest hour is the dawning of a new day for Mother.

Funeral services were held at the Bedford Methodist church on Monday afternoon, at 1:30, conducted by the pastor, Rev. M. R. Talley assisted by Rev. Warrior of Gravity. The burial was in Graceland cemetery west of Bedford.

[Wilson, William C.]

Taylor County Republican

Thursday      July 20, 1882       p. 3

The Rev. W. [illiam] C. Wilson was 28 years old at the time of his death. He was a man of retiring disposition, of modest demeanor, but of sterling manhood. He had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church from childhood, as were his parents before him. As a Christian his life was marked by an uprightness of character and clearness of experience, which betokened a firm faith in Christ. As a church member he was faithful in every duty. Always true to his pastor and church; liberal with his means in sustaining the church. For years he had been the Recording Steward of the Bedford Circuit; and as such probably had no superior in the bounds of the Conference.

Two years ago he was licensed to preach by the Corning District Conference. The seal of his ministry is the holiness of his life, rather than the brilliancy of his sermons.

Brother Wilson was a good thinker, and doubtless had he lived would have reached an enviable position as a local minister of the church.

His sudden and untimely death gave him no opportunity to express his faith in the dying moment, but none who knew Brother Wilson can doubt that he was ready for the great change.

May the Good Lord who holdeth in his hands the life of us all, prepare us all for the meeting in the beyond.

Respectfully submitted.

C. W. BLODGETT,

J. D. DETAR,

B. F. W. COZIER.

The Rev. W. P. Bishop came from his home at Northboro to attend the Conference, arriving Tuesday evening, but returned on Wednesday with the remains of Brother Wilson, he having been a former pastor of Brother Wilson.

[Wilson, William C.]

Taylor County Republican

Thursday      July 20, 1882       p. 3

M. E. Conference.

Creston, Iowa, July 11, 1882.

I send you a few notes from the M.E. Conference convened in this city.

At o'clock a very startling announcement reached them. It was that one of our number, Rev. W. [illiam] C. Wilson, had expired. He died about eight o'clock of hemorrhage of the lungs. Mr. Wilson was a local preacher and came to the   conference expecting to be recommended to the Annual conference for admission on trial. He was beloved and respected by all. He was unmarried. His parents live near Bedford.

The following resolutions were presented and adopted by a rising vote:

Whereas, In His All wise providence The Heavenly Father has called suddenly, by death, our beloved brother Mr. Wm. C. Wilson.

Resolved, That this District conference hereby express to his aged parents and friends our sympathy in this, their sudden bereavement.

Resolved, That brothers T. P. Newland, and Jesse P. Evans and John H. Newland, be a committee to escort the remains to the saddened home in Taylor County.

[Wilson, William C.]

Taylor County Republican

Thursday      July 27, 1882     p. 4

—The funeral sermon of the Rev. Wm. C. Wilson, who recently died at Creston while attending the District Conference, was preached at Gilead church on Sunday last by Rev. T. P. Newland. The congregation was the largest that had ever been assembled in the church and the sermon was one of great interest and power.