OBITUARIES FROM LOUISA COUNTY, IOWA NEWSPAPERS - 1935
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2003
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COVENTRY, ZELLA (OLDAKER)
Word was received here yesteday of the death of Mrs. W. R. Coventry, who passed away at the Springfield, Ill., hospital, December 31, following an operation ten days prior for the removal of a tumor.
Zella Oldaker was born at Milo, Iowa, August 17, 1865 and was married to the Rev. W. R. Coventry twenty-five years ago. Their union was blessed with two children, Leonard and Gladys, both students at the University of Illinois, Urbana. Mr. Coventry was pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Wapello for seven years and he and his wife visited here last fall. At that time Mrs. Coventry appeared in the best of health hence the news of her illness and death came as a great shock to their legion of friends here. For the past eight years they have resided at Virden, Ill.
Funeral services were held from the First Presbyterian church at Virden, January 1 at 9 a.m. conducted the the Rev. Carl Attig of Edwardsville, Ill., and interment made in the I.O.O.F cemetery at Milo, Iowa.
Wapello Republican, January 3, 1935, page 1
DEVORE, REV. THOMAS BUCK.
After a seven weeks illness, the Rev. T. B. Devore passed away Saturday evening at the home of his son, J. O. Devore in Columbus Junction. He was 87 years of age. He was a minister in the United Brethren church, and filled appointments at Gladwin and other places.
Thomas Buck Devore was born in Jefferson Co. Ohio, October 28, 1847 and came to the Columbus Junction vicinity years ago and was engaged in farming and preaching.
He married Clarinda Enoch in 1870, who died February 1930. Surviving are a son and two daughters, J. O. Devore and Mrs. Gladys Selser of Columbus Junction and Mrs. Emma Houseal of Buffalo: 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and a brother and two sisters, Henry Devore, Mrs. Kate Enoch and Mrs. Jane Burks of Columbus Junction. A brother, Gus Devore, who lived at Davenport, died last Monday afternoon.
The funeral services were held Monday at the J. O. Devore home and burial was made in the Boston cemetery northeast of Columbus Junction.
Wapello Republican, January 3, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, January 3, 1935, page 1
SNYDER, IRA F.
Funeral services were held Wednesday of last week for Ira F. Snyder, of Kansas City, Mo., at the Letts Methodist church with burial in the Letts cemetery.
Ira Snyder was born January 27, 1876, in Muscatine County northwest of Letts. He was the son of John and Louise Griffin Snyder. He was in the lumber business in Letts until about 1911 when he moved to Kansas City, where he has since made his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Jessie Mae, and one brother, John. Surviving are two children, Mrs. Violet Duncan, of Cotter, andVernon, of Oshkosh, Wis.; one brother, William, of Great Falls, Mont.; his step-mother, Mrs. John Snyder, of Columbus Junction; two half-brothers, C. C. Snyder, of Columbus Junction and B. F. Snyder, of Muscatine; and two step-brothers,George Shaner of Winfield, and Guy Shaner, of Long Beach, Calif.
Wapello Republican, January 3, 1935, page 1
BARGER, LOUISE (GREEN)
Howard Green received word Tuesday of the death of his sister, Mrs. Louise Barger at Indianapolis, Ind. Funeral services will be held at the Howard Green home Saturday at 1:30 o'clock. Mrs. Barger was formerly Miss Louise Green, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Green. In a family of seven children, this is the first death to occur. Mrs. Barger was 53 years of age. A more complete obituary will be given next week.
Wapello Republican, January 3, 1935, page 1
BARGER, LOUISE (GREEN)
Louise Elvira Green, eldest child of Charles H. and Ida Downs Green was born February 12, 1881, near Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa, and died December 31, 1934, at Indianapolis, Ind., having reached the age of 53 years, 10 months, and 19 days. When four years old, she moved with her parents to Dawson, North Dakota, where her early childhood days were spent. Ten years later the family moved back to Iowa and located near Oakville.
At the age of 17 years she was converted in the William Sunday meetings at Oakville and joined the Presbyterian Church of Oakville. In 1899 she was united in marriage to Eugene Barger, who passed away about five years later. After her husband's death, she lived in Chicago and for the past nineteen years, she has lived in Indianapolis.
At five years of age, she started to draw and paint pictures, and with the patient teaching of her mother and her own perseverance developed this talent until she was able to express herself in fine paintings and all kinds of decorating. While in Chicago she was a student and later a teacher in the academy of fine arts and for years followed the profession of fine China painting and almost her entire life was devoted to art. After taking up her residence in Indianapolis, she established a studio for commercial decorating and at this place did some of her best work.
She was a kind and loving daughter and a devoted sister, working side by side with her mother in the duties of the home and the care of the younger brothers and sisters, and later the welfare of her widowed mother was uppermost in her thoughts. Her cheerful disposition and her optimistic way of taking life as it came won her many dear friends. For the past three years her health failed, but she was a brave fighter and never complained.
She is survived by 4 brothers, and two sisters, John and Ferrie Green of Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Ben Weber of North Platte, Nebr., Harvey E. Green and Mrs.Fred North of Winfield and Howard Green of Wapello, besides a number of nieces and nephews.
Wapello Republican, January 10, 1935, page 4
THOMPSON, THERON
Theron Thompson, age 81, veteran Muscatine hardware merchant, died Tuesday at his home after an illness of five weeks with a complication of ailments.
He entered into the hardware business with his father February 1, 1875, and has been active in the store there until his last illness.
He will be remembered in a kindly manner by many friends and customers in Louisa county who transacted business with him over a long period of years.
Deceased is survived by three children, Maynard L. Thompson, Mrs. A. R.Tipton and Mrs. J. R. Gibson; two grandchildren and one niece, all of Muscatine.
Burial was made Friday in Greenwood cemetery at Muscatine.
Wapello Republican, January 3, 1935, page 5
LAKEY, HARRY
Mediapolis New Era-News--Harry Lakey was born at Stowbridge, England, on August 23, 1868, and died at his home about three miles north of Mediapolis, Sunday morning, December 23, 1934, at the age of 66 years and 4 months.
Mr. Lakey was the second son and third child of Henry and Lucy Lord Lakey in a family group of sixteen children. Growing into manhood he was married toLouisa Drew, who died in 1902, when their daughter, Louisa, named after her mother and now Mrs. Alfred Durette of Hartford, Kansas, was 8 years of age.
On November 17, 1904, Mr. Lakey was married to Alice Watson, at Gorefield, England. Three children were born to this happy union. The first was a daughter, born in England, now Mrs. Harold Winslow of Mediapolis; the second child, a son, John Victor, was born on the high seas; and the youngest son,George, was born in Fort Madison.
Coming to this country in 1907, the family came direct to Fort Madison, where the family lived until 1909, when they moved from Lee county into Des Moines county and have lived in this county ever since. They moved into their present home about three years ago.
Besides the wife and children, he leaves six brothers and sisters: of whom a sister, Mrs. Charles Watson, lives near Beeler, Kansas, and a brother, CharlesLakey, in Sherwin, Minnesota. Besides these he leaves seven grandchildren of the more immediate family circle.
The funeral service was held at the Fry Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon. Rev. H. W. Munster preached the funeral sermon. Interment was made in Elmwood cemetery at Morning Sun.
Morning Sun News-Herald, January 3, 1935, page 5
COX, William
Services at the Wapello cemetery were held Monday for Mr. Will Cox, 57, who died at Rock Island, Ill., Saturday, December 29. Dr. J. Fraser was in charge.
William Cox was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1877. He is survived by his wife, and three daughters, Mrs. Stack of Chicago, Ill., Wilma and Carol of Rock Island, Ill., and one son Donald Cox of Wapello. Charles Cox of this place is a brother.
Wapello Republican, January 3, 1935, page 5
SIMONSON, MR.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur O'Neil were called to Stronghurst, Ill., Friday by the death of her father, Mr. Simonsen. W. A. McGill is doing their farm work during their absence.
Wapello Republican, January 3, 1935, page 2
WILLIAMS, RACHEL (HUGHES)
About 65 years ago, a minister named Richard Hughes accompanied by Sarah his wife and nine children emigrated from Wales to assume the pastorate of a Welsh church in Minnesota. In a few years we find Mr. Hughes accepting a call from the Salem church in the Welsh settlement and eventually moving north to build and organize a new church one mile south of Cotter.
Occupying the seventh place in the long list of five sisters and four brothers, we find Rachel, who grew to womanhood on her father's farm south of Cotter. In the fullness of time she and W. Rowland Williams, a native of Wales and a minister's son, were united in holy wedlock.
Mr. Williams elected to follow in his father's footsteps and following a few years of preparation accepted a call from the Presbyterian church at Columbus Junction at which place he was ordained to the ministry.
Of this union three children were born: Rev. E. G. Williams, D. D. pastor of the Westminister church in Des Moines; Wendell, who is traveling abroad and Dr. Grace Williams physician in charge of the Student Health Department at the State University of Iowa.
Since the death of her husband 14 years ago, Mrs. Williams made her home at Cedar Falls and this year she invited her son and his family from Des Moines and daughter from Iowa City to join her in the celebration of Christmas. However, on the morning of the 28th of December in the midst of the merry making and surrounded by children and grandchildren and in 25 minutes passed away to the great beyond at the age of 73 years.
Funeral services were held at Cedar Falls and the body brought for interment in the Cambrian cemetery at which time a short service was conducted by Rev. W. H. Parker of Des Moines.
Remaining to mourn the loss of a dear one are one sister, Mrs. Sarah Abbotof Boone, Iowa; two sons, one daughter and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Williams had been especially endowed with diverse talents all of which were consecrated to the betterment and uplifting of humanity in the home community and church. Her family connections were very unique, being the daughter of a minister, the wife of a minister and finally becoming the mother of a minister.
She herself also had been signally honored by being elected to the eldership at her church at Cedar Falls.
Mrs. Williams was the embodiment of good cheer, crystalized by a deep religious conviction. Her life was radiant with the sunshine and her strong faith and optimism was highly contagious, and she came to the grace in full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in, in his season.
Columbus Gazette, January 3, 1935, page 8
DEVORE, AUGUSTUS
Augustus DeVore, a former resident of this community, died at his home in Bettendorf, Iowa, Tuesday, December 25th, preceding his brother, the Rev. T. B.DeVore of this community in death, just four days.
He has been a resident of Bettendorf the past 25 years.
The body was brought to the Columbus City cemetery for interment Thursday of last week.
Columbus Gazette, January 3, 1935, page 8
ROMINE, HOWARD
Howard Romine, 21, of Rose Hill, was killed and Hugh Denny, 40, also of Rose Hill, was seriously injured at 7:30 Tuesday evening on 161 about 1 miles south of the No. 2 and 161 Junction near Ainsworth. The men stopped to put chains on a truck which they were driving to St. Louis with a load of hogs. They were struck by John C. Lynn of Fairfield who said he was unable to see the men on the pavement until too late to stop.
According to reports no flares were put out by the drivers of the truck when they stopped.
Columbus Gazette, January 3, 1935, page 8
BAKER, JESSIE (ALLEN)
A message announcing the death of Mrs. Jessie Baker at her home in Orange, N. J., was received Saturday by F.W. Allen of Grandview. Mrs. Baker is a sister of Mr. Allen.
Although she had been in poor health, her death was unexpected as she was planning to leave the next day for her winter home in Ormond, Florida.
Mrs. Baker, the daughter of John C. and Elizabeth Allen was born in Grandview, March 26, 1865, receiving her education there. When ayoung woman she went to New Jersey where she was married to Andrew Baker. Mr. Baker and two grandchildren were killed in an accident some years ago. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ed Allen of Muscatine.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Cecile Lowe and three grandchildren of Ormand, Fla., also one brother William Allen of Grandview.
Wapello Republican, January 3, 1935, page 1 and 2
TRIMBLE, JOHN
Mrs. O. Hingst received word of the death of her uncle, John Trimble of Parsons, Kans. Mr. Trimble was formerly a resident of the Grandview vicinity, but went to Kansas when a young man.
Wapello Republican, January 3, 1935, page 2
RAUHAUS, JOAN LEAH
Joan Leah, 4 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Rauhaus, died at 1:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the Burlington hospital from an attack of pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held from the Apostolic Christian church tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the Hawkeye cemetery.
Oakville Sentinel, January 3, 1935, page 1
RAUHAUS, JOAN LEAH
Joan Leah, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Rauhaus, passed away in the Burlington hospital early Wednesday morning, January 2, 1935, from an attack of pneumonia.
Joan was born August 1, 1934, and the little she was allowed to be on earth she was loved by all who knew her. Our hearts ache with sympathy for the grief-stricken parents and family who are so lonely here, but Heaven is a little brighter since her return.
Besides her parents she is survived by one sister, Lorraine, and four brothers, Grant, Sammie, Donald and Arthur, and one grandmother, Mrs. AlbertRauhaus.
Funeral services were conducted at the home Friday morning at 9:30, preceding the service at the Apostolic Christian church at 10 o'clock, in charge of the Rev. Noah Schrock.
The pall bearers were Leroy and Raymond Rauhaus, Clemens Heineger and ClydeGrimm. Burial was in the Hawkeye cemetery.
"Think of her as faring on, as dear,
In the love of there as the love of here.
Think of her as the same, I say;
That she is not dead, she is just away."
Oakville Sentinel, January 10, 1935, page 1
FRAZIER, JESSIE
Miss Jessie Frazier, 63, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. W. Whitham, at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning, after a lingering illness. She was the daughter of Elliott and Nancy Jane Frazier and was born April 19, 1871 in Morning Sun, where she has resided practically all her life.
She graduated from the Morning Sun high school in 1893, and taught school for 31 years, 20 of these years being in Morning Sun. Later she taught in North English, Hansell, Monetta, Elston and finished here fifth year at Parkersburg when her health declined seven years ago.
In addition to her sister, Mrs. Whitham, she is survived by a brother,Frank, formerly of Wapello, the family now residing at Ames, and three nephews. One brother, Charles died in 1924.
She was a member of the Methodist church and Eastern Star Lodge.
Funeral services will be held from the Methodist church in Morning Sun Friday afternoon with burial in Elmwood cemetery.
Wapello Republican, January 10, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, January 10, 1935, page 1; January 17, 1935, page 1
HERR, AVA (BLANKENHORN)
Mrs. Ava Blankenhorn Herr died Saturday morning at 8 o'clock at Mt. Pleasant where she had been for some time for treatment.
She leaves her husband, Jack Herr and three children, Shirley, Mary Jean,Beth of Burlington, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Blankenhorn of Concord Township and one sister, Mrs. Clara Feldman of Letts.
Funeral services for Mrs. Herr were from the Jones Funeral home in Washington at 2 p.m. Monday. Rev. J. W. Poole of New London, uncle of the deceased, was in charge.
Wapello Republican, January 10, 1935, page 4
Columbus Gazette, January 10, 1935, page 1
SHAUGHNESSY, CALLIE (BOKE)
Funeral services for Mrs. Callie Shaughnessy, a former resident of the Fredonia community, but who had made her home in Muscatine for the last 23 years, was held Friday afternoon from the Methodist church in Muscatine. Rev. BenSchwartz was in charge. Interment was made in the Fredonia cemetery.
Callie Boke was born in Louisa County, June 11, 1859 and was united in marriage to Robert Thomas Shaughnessy, July 31, 1877, who preceded her in death 31 years ago. For the past 23 years she has made her home in Muscatine.
She was a faithful member of the Methodist church at Fredonia for over 43 years and was highly esteemed by all that knew her.
She is survived by the following children: Charles and W. A. Shaughnessy of Muscatine; Mrs. Elizabeth Browning of Danville; Mrs. Elsie Adams, Conesville;Mrs. Faye Hoffman, Muscatine; Mrs. Ora McKean and Mrs. Etta Miller of Moscow, Iowa. Two daughters preceded her in death.
She is also survived by two brothers, John Boke of Columbus City, and BertBoke of Muscatine and four sisters, Mrs. Kate Biery, Mrs. Belle Flonner, Mrs.Jennie Hermby and Mrs. Dora Huffman, all of Muscatine. Twenty-nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren also mourn her death.
Wapello Republican, January 10, 1935, page 4
Columbus Gazette, January 3, 1935, page 8
KRAMER, BARBARA (MELLINGER)
Barbara Mellinger, daughter of the late Geo. W. and Sophia Mellinger, was born in Baden, Germany, September 12, 1854, and passed away at her home in Oakville, Ia., December 29, 1934, at the age of 80 years, 3 months and 17 days. She came to this country as a small child, and almost her entire life was spent in Louisa County, with the exception of a few years which she spent in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She grew to young womanhood on the Mellinger farm near Oakville, and on March 19, 1876, was united in marriage to John Kramer, who preceded her in death August 20, 1934.
The following children survive: Mrs. R. S. and Mrs. F. W. Campbell, Mrs. R. R. Hunt and Harvey Kramer of Oakville; Mrs. John Soram, Thief River Falls, Minn.; Mrs. H. W. Roney, Fargo, N. D.: Mrs. J. W. Gillespie, Sycamore, Ill.:George, of Bancroft, Wisconsin, and Leslie of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. She is also survived by a number of grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; also the following sister and brothers; Mrs. Lizzie Linder, Glendive, Mont.: JohnMellinger, Ft. Madison; C. M. Mellinger, Burlington, Geo. E. Mellinger, Wapello, and Frank, of Oakville; also nieces and nephews.
Early in life Mrs. Kramer united with the Methodist church at Oakville, and was faithful to her church, attending the services whenever possible. She was always interested in its welfare and anxious for its success in the community. She was devoted to her home and family, and indeed, "her children shall rise up and call her blessed." She was patient and uncomplaining, bearing her last long illness with remarkable fortitude. Her outlook on life was so cheerful that she was an inspiration to others and she always enjoyed the visits from her many relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. At the request of the deceased, Rev. G. G. Hunt, of Burlington, a former pastor officiated and was assisted by Rev. Wesley Griffith. "Jesus Lover of My Soul", and "Sweetly Resting" were sung by Mrs. Ralph Nichols, Mrs. W. C.Smith Jr., Miss Vera Kimble and Miss Pauline Smith, and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye" was sung by John Creighton, Miss Letha Carter, Accompanist. Pallbearers were Ross, Russell, Ray, Fred, Verne and James Mellinger, and burial was in the Edwards Cemetery. Mrs. Ruby Kelly and Miss Marguerite Carter were in charge of the flowers.--Oakville Sentinel.
Wapello Republican, January 10, 1935, page 4
Oakville Sentinel, January 3, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, January 3, 1935, page 8
MCDANIEL, NANCY (EDMONDSON)
Mrs. Cord McDaniel, 75, lifelong resident of the Fredonia vicinity died suddenly at her home, now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnston, at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. She had been in poor health for several years, but death came suddenly.
Nancy Edmondson, daughter of R. H. and Catherine Edmondson, was born in Louisa County, October 26, 1859.
Surviving are her husband, three children, Mrs. Floyd Johnston, wife of County Supervisor, Floyd Johnston of Fredonia, Mrs. Lester Hafner of Letts and R.F. McDaniel of Anamosa; one brother, Wils of near Fredonia, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from the Fredonia church at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, Rev. W. A. Samp of the Methodist church in Columbus Junction, assisted by Rev. Balcoff of the Presbyterian Church in charge. A mixed quartet sang. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, H. P. Edmondson, E. L. Edmondson, W. B.Edmondson, J. E. Bell, Clyde Carey and Robert Carey. Interment was made in the Indian Creek Cemetery.
Wapello Republican, January 10, 1935, page 5
Columbus Gazette, January 10, 1935, page 1
OAKES, ANA CAROLINE (CONRAD)
Mrs. H. D. Oakes, a resident of this community for more than 40 years, died at her home in this city Tuesday evening at eight o'clock after an illness of several weeks.
Funeral services will be held at the Stephens Funeral Home, Friday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by the Rev. W. A. Samp, and burial will be At Columbus City.
Ana Caroline Conrad was born at Iowa City, Iowa, June 19, 1858. She was united in marriage in that city to Hiram D. Oakes, April 3, 1879, who preceded her in death, August 27, 1909.
Mr. and Mrs. Oakes made their home for a time in Iowa City and then moved to Nebraska where they lived for several years in different parts of the state. About forty years ago they moved to Columbus Junction which has since been her home.
Early in life she was converted and united with the Baptist church and exemplified in here home and in the community in which she lived those Christian virtues of industry, faith and charity.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Hogan, of Montreal Canada, and four sons, Claude of Princeton, Iowa; Don, of Iowa City; John, of Davenport andHiram D. at home.
She is also survived by ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Two daughters, one in infancy and Mrs. Florence May Adams, also preceded her in death.
Columbus Gazette, January 10,1935 page 1, and January 17, 1935 page 1
Wapello Republican, January 10, 1935, page 8
MERCER, ELIZA (PATTERSON)
Mrs. Eliza Mercer, at one time a resident of Morning Sun, and a sister ofMiss Annie Patterson of this city, died at her home in Winfield at midnight Saturday, January 5th, pneumonia being the cause of her death.
The funeral services were held from her late home in Winfield Tuesday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. John Alexander, of the United Presbyterian church. The interment was at Elmwood cemetery, Morning Sun. The pallbearers were: Ed. Baird of Morning Sun, and Ed Burge, J. E. Kongale, HughBrown, Frank Paisley and Dale Glass of Winfield. Rev. W. J. Griffin of this city, assisted in the last rites at the graveside.
Eliza J. Mercer was born in Homer, Licking county, Ohio, August 30, 1852, a daughter of James F. and Margaret Kinkead Patterson. Her parents came to Morning Sun, Iowa, when she was three weeks old. She united with the United Presbyterian church in Morning Sun when 18 years of age. On May 20, 1875, she was united in marriage to John W. Dunn. Three children were born to them, one dying in infancy. The husband passed away in 1883. In 1895 she was married to John Mercer, of the Morning Sun community, who passed away July 23, 1923. The family moved to Winfield in 1907, which place has been their residence since that year. Two daughters, Josephine and Katherine, and two sisters, Mrs. Ella M. Selzer of Davenport, and Miss Annie M. Patterson of Morning Sun, survive Mrs. Mercer.
The many old friends in Morning Sun extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Morning Sun News-Herald, January 10, 1935, page 1
MADDUX, LENA EUDORA (BEARD)
This community was saddened by the unexpected news of the death of Mrs. Wm. Maddux, 24, a resident of this county. She leaves a husband and baby daughter about a week old and many friends and relatives who mourn this young woman's passing.
Lena Eudora Beard Maddux was born in Louisa County, December 18, 1910, and passed away January 12, 1935 in Burlington hospital.
She lived all her life in Louisa county, attending rural school and graduating from Wapello high school in the class of 1929, also from Cedar Rapids business college.
In May 1934, she was united in marriage to William Maddux, who with a baby daughter, Joanne survives. She is also survived by her parents, Mrs. and Mrs.Myron Beard, one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Wahl of Burlington, Ia., two brothers, Ortonand Glen, at home and many relatives and friends.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon in charge of Dr. J. R. Fraser, with prayer and song at the home, followed by the service in the Methodist church. Mrs. A. J. Williamson and Mrs. Ed Blasi, with Miss Margaret Gerth at the piano sang, "Saved by Grave" and "Will We Know Our Loved Ones There." Misses RuthMinor and Mary Schwob of the class of '29 were in charge of the flowers. The pallbearers were Charles Syphrit, Dale Schlutz, Clifford Gerth, Henry Cowles, James Deams, and Vernon Mills.
Burial was in the Wapello cemetery.
Wapello Republican, January 17, 1935, page 1
COLIP, WILLIAM A.
Word was received by relatives of the death of William A. Colip, which occurred at the home at Berwyn, Ill., January 14, 1935. The remains were brought to Wapello Wednesday morning and funeral services held at the home of his sister,Mrs. D. C. Thomas, Wednesday afternoon.
William A. Colip was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Colip and was born at the home farm east of Wapello, May 11, 1868. He was married to Miss Carrie Grubb of Columbus Junction, December 24, 1890, who with two daughters, Buryl and Hortensesurvive. Mrs. Mayme Colip Thomas, a sister, is the only survivor of the W. R. Colip family.
He was employed as deputy treasurer under N. W. McKay and later moved to Burlington and from there to Berwyn, Ill., where he has been an auditor for the C. B. & Q railroad for a number of years.
Funeral services were in charge of Dr. John Fraser of the Presbyterian Church. Miss Myrtle Davis and Mrs. W. R. Brown sang, "Going Down the Valley," and "No Night There." Joe Pullin accompanied on the violin. Burial was made in the Wapello cemetery.
Wapello Republican, January 17, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, January 24, page 8
MILLBURN, SUSAN (JOY)
Mrs. Roswell Stephens received word Friday of the death of her sister, Mrs. Susan Joy Millburn, aged 72 years, at her home at Holstein, Iowa. She passed away Wednesday, January 9. She had been in poor health for some time.
Susan Joy was born in Port Louisa township January 7, 1863, the daughter ofMr. and Mrs. E. R. Joy. When she was a small child her parents moved to a farm near the Louisa county poor farm, and she grew to womanhood there.
Fifty-seven years ago the family moved to Wapello. A short time later, she married Elwood Millburn, a blacksmith, and to this union the following children were born, Joe Millburn of Des Moines, John Millburn of Moravia, Ed Millburn of LeMars, Mrs. Mabel Crouch of Rockwell City and Mrs. Susan Brownlee of Oklahoma. Mrs. Roswell Stephens is the only surviving member of the Joy family.
Funeral services were held at Holstein Friday afternoon.
Wapello Republican, January 17, 1935, page 1
BROCKWAY, ESTHER G. (GORDON)
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Esther G. Brockway, who died Tuesday of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Claud Sheridan in Oakville, at the Kingston M. E. church Thursday afternoon. Interment was made in the Kossuth cemetery.
Esther Gordon was born at Terre Haute, Ind., December 11, 1868; died at Oakville, Iowa, January 8, 1935, aged 66 years and 27 days. When 14 years of age she came to Iowa with her parents. They settled at Kingston, where she grew to womanhood and where on October 7, 1886, she was united in marriage to FrankBrockway, who preceded her in death. Death came to both of them in their 66th year and at the same hour on the same day of the week.
To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Brockway was born five children, four sons and one daughter, all of whom are living and mourn the death of a kind and loving mother. The children are: Mrs. Edna Sheridan, and Harley Brockway, of Oakville;Fred and Frank Brockway of Mediapolis, and Arthur Brockway, Wapello. She is also survived by two brothers, Pearl Gordon, of Chicago, Henry Gordon of Burlington, and one sister, Mrs. Ida Ogden, of Nevada, Mo.; and fifteen grandchildren. One sister and two brothers preceded her in death.
Wapello Republican, January 17, 1935, page 1
Oakville Sentinel, January 10, 1935, page 1, January 17, 1935, page 1
KETCHUM, MILO S.
Mrs. Byron Crammond has received word of the death of a cousin, Milo S. Ketchum, Dean of the University of Illinois, college of engineering and director of the experiment station.
Dean Ketchum's career in the engineering field included instructor in the Universities of Illinois, Colorado, and Pennsylvania, and vice president of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He was the author of many publications relative to engineering activities.
Wapello Republican, January 17, 1935, page 1
BOULTON, AMANDA JOSEPHINE (SHAFER)
Mrs. John E. Boulton, 59, a resident of this county for more than 40 years was found dead in bed Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. HarryHall, near Columbus Junction. Mrs. Boulton was subject to heart trouble, which was the cause of her death.
Miss Amanda Josephine Shafer was born in Henry County February 12, 1875, and was united in marriage when 17 years of age to John E. Boulton, who died March 24, 1934. She lived on a farm near Columbus Junction since her marriage until six years ago when she moved to Columbus City. Since the death of her husband she has made her home with her children.
Mrs. Boulton is survived by the following children: Mrs. Stella Hall, Columbus Junction; Mrs. Elsie Hopkins, Brighton; Mrs. Hazel Crawford, Winfield;Mrs. Carrie Bergen and Joe Boulton of Letts; Frank Boulton, Morning Sun and Mrs.Emma Walsinger of Grandview. Sixteen grandchildren and two brothers, William Shafer and Alvin Shafer, of Muscatine, also survive. She was a member of the Dixie Free Methodist church, south of Columbus Junction.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with a short service at the Richie funeral home at 1:30 and at the United Brethren church at Columbus City at 2 p.m. The Rev. J. H. Grim, Pastor of the Free Methodist church was in charge and burial was made in Columbus City cemetery.
Wapello Republican, January 17, 1935, page 4
Columbus Gazette, January 17, 1935, page 1
WAGNER, ERNEST L.
Ernest L. Wagner, age 34, a resident of Conesville, died yesterday in a Muscatine hospital of pneumonia. Deceased was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs.Charles Wagner, and is survived by the parents, a wife, two children, two sisters, and one brother.
At the time of his death Mr. Wagner was vice-president of the county corn-hog association and district deputy grand master of the Louisa county I. O. O. F.
Wapello Republican, January 24, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, January 24, 1935, page 1 and January 31, 1935, page 1
WAGG, DAISY (FOWLER)
Mrs. Daisy Wagg, beloved wife of Henry Wagg, passed away after a brief illness at the family home near Wapello, Saturday morning, January 19, 1935, at the age of 62 years, 9 months and two days.
Daisy Fowler, daughter of Charley and Ann (Sprague) Fowler, was born April 17, 1872 near the village of Grandview. On October 5, 1893 she was married to Henry Wagg of near Wapello, where they have since made their home.
Left to mourn her loss are her husband and 5 children; Harley of Wapello,Everett of Melbourne, Florida, Curtis of Wapello, Charles of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Edith at home.
Surviving also are one sister, Mrs. Naomi Godfrey of Muscatine, and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Orville Glen Fowler.
Funeral services were held from the home Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock in charge of Dr. J. R. Fraser. Mrs. Catherine Lacey Huddle and Miss Myrtle Davissang "Lead Kindly Light," "The City Four Square" and "Beautiful Isle." Mrs. A.G. Godfrey, Mrs. Nora Schmidt, Miss Ruth Erwin, Muscatine, and Mrs. GenevieveCollins were in charge of the flowers.
Burial was made in the Harrison cemetery with the four sons, Harley,Everett, Curtis, Charles, and two nephews, G. F. and A. G. Godfrey as pallbearers.
Wapello Republican, January 24, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, January 24, 1935, page 1
CROSSLEY, WILLIAM LEONARD
William Leonard Crossley, son of W. C. and Clara M. Crossley, was born near Wyman, January 6, 1901 and died January 22, 1935 at the age of 34 years and 16 days at Woodward, Iowa. Besides his parents he is survived by one sister, Mrs.Dorothy Crim and two nephews, Lyle and Dayton Crim. One brother, Bert Crossley, preceded him in death March 6, 1922. Funeral and burial at Woodward.
Columbus Gazette, January 24, 1935, page 1
VARGUS, DAVID
David Vargus, the 19-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vargus, died Sunday after a brief illness due to pneumonia.
He was born in Columbus Junction January 8, 1935. Besides the parents he is survived by five brothers and six sisters. The brothers are Carmen, Joe,DeWayne, Lawrence and Raymond, and the sisters are Juanita, Lupe, Virginia,Josephine, Lenore and Alberta.
The funeral services were held Monday morning at the home and were conducted by Rev. W. A. Samp. Burial was in the Columbus City cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, January 31, 1935, page 1
KING, DR. C. A.
Miss Kathleen King, instructor in English in the Columbus high school was called to her home at Boone, Iowa, last Friday by the sudden illness of her father, Dr. C. A. King who died at ten o'clock Saturday night.
Dr. King was stricken a little over a week ago with flue which developed in bronchial pneumonia which resulted in his sudden and unexpected death.
Dr. King was one of the prominent professional men of Boone with a very extensive practice as a dentist.
He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Kathleen.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Masonic Temple in Boone and were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cecil, Mrs. Lewis Foss and Albert Toms of this community.
Interment at Boone.
Columbus Gazette, January 31, 1935, page 1
TAYLOR, MRS. CONWAY
Mrs. Norman Brook of this city received a message Monday announcing the death of her sister, Mrs. Conway Taylor, at her home in Kirksville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the former home at Bloomfield with interment at Lenox, Iowa.
Columbus Gazette, January 31, 1935, page 1
HART, JAMES K.
Mrs. Geo. Schneider received word of the death of her uncle, James K. Hart, of Canby, Oregon.
James K. Hart was the son of Gilbert and Lucinda A. Hart, former pioneer residents of Wapello and vicinity, also was a brother of the late Mrs. Dan Grahamand Alonzo Hart of Wapello. He also leaves a host of nieces and nephews in and around the vicinity of Wapello and Grandview.
The following obituary is taken from the Canby (Oregon) Herald;
"Final rites for the late J. K. Hart, who died at the family home in Canby Saturday, January 5, were held in the Methodist church Monday afternoon with interment at Rock Creek cemetery, Rev. T. H. Downs officiating. He was given full military honors at the grave by members of the Waldo Caufield post, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
James Kennedy Hart was born at Elkhart, Indiana, November 13, 1844. He enlisted February 26, 1863, at the age of eighteen, in Co. E., 14th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, serving under General Sherman, General Banks, and General A. J. Smith; his major engagements being that of the Rev River expedition and the battle of Vicksburg. Shortly before receiving his discharge from the army in 1865 he enjoyed the distinction of being one of the honor guards at the funeral of President Lincoln.
At the time of his death he had reached the age of 90 years, 1 month, and 22 days.
Mr. Hart was married to Miss Emma Midler of New Boston, Ill, in 1871, and from this union six children were born. They are Miss Victoria Hart, Canby; F.S. Hart, Yoder; James H. Hart, Lake Grove; Mrs. John Noren, Salem; Mrs. E. B.Challance, and Jack Hart of Portland, all of whom survive.
In 1889, the family came to Oregon locating near Portland where Mr. Hart was engaged in the nursery business and farming for several years. He later moved to the Crookedfinger Prairie near Scotts Mill. In 1895, Mr. Hart moved to Needy where he remained until 1915, when he came to Canby which had since been has home.
Mr. Hart was one of the five surviving members of the Meade Post, of Oregon City. The other member of this post living near Canby is David McArthur of New Era."
Wapello Republican, January 24, 1935, page 4
WILHELMI, MINNIE ADELINE (OTTO)
Mrs. Minnie Wilhelmi, a dearly beloved resident of Wapello, passed away last Friday morning at a hospital in Burlington. She had been in failing health for some time.
Minnie Adeline Wilhelmi, daughter of Herman and Elizabeth Otto, was born near Wapello, Iowa, April 4th, 1869, being the eldest of six children.
When fourteen years of age, she moved with her parents to Wapello, Iowa, where she received her high school education. Later, she went to Burlington, Iowa, taking there special training and becoming adept in the art of millinery and costuming. She spent some time there and then returned to her home in Wapello.
On December 25, 1894, she was united in marriage with John F. Wilhelmi, son of Rev. J. P. Wilhelmi, then pastor of the German M. E. church in Wapello. After their marriage they took up their abode in St. Paul, Minnesota, where Mr. Wilhelmi was engaged as bookkeeper for the firm of Farwell, Ozman, Kirk and Co. Here they resided for many years and it was in this city, May 24, 1902, that their only child, Richard O. Wilhelmi, was born.
The severe winters of the north being detrimental to the health of their son, they moved to San Diego, California, about the year 1915, remaining there for several years.
In 1910 Mr. Wilhelmi purchased a tract of land near Grand Bay, Alabama, which he developed into an orange and pecan farm. This was their home, with the exception of several years spent in Wapello owing to the condition of Mr. Wilhelmi's health. While in Wapello, Mr. Wilhelmi was interested in and a member of the Wapello Clothing company. As his health improved, the lure of the Southland caused them to return to their farm near Grand Bay and here they were residing at the time of Mr. Wilhelmi's death, January 16, 1930.
Mrs. Wilhelmi then returned to Wapello to live with her aged father and to help care for him during his declining years. After his death, and on January 12, 1932, she returned to the south to live with his son, Richard and wife in Gadsden, Alabama.
Mrs. Wilhelmi became a member of the German M. E. church when a girl in Wapello, Iowa, and throughout her life has been closely identified with the church and its activities, being one time president of the Ladies Aid Society of the Grace M. E. church of Wapello, also organist of its Sunday school for a number of years.
Socially, she was an esteemed member of Chapter ET, P.E.O, and the Tarry Awhile club of Wapello.
Mrs. Wilhelmi possessed a rare personality. She was most companionable and happiness of others was her first solicitude. She loved to be of service to those about her. Of a retiring disposition, quiet and gentle, she carried with her, wherever she went, an atmosphere of refinement and culture. She also possessed unusual talents, many of which were unknown to her acquaintances, because of her extreme modesty. The faculty of making friends, was a gift with her and the love and respect tendered to her by her associates was something marvelous.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist Episcopal Church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Dr. J. R. Fraser.
Mrs. Millicent Winter and Mrs. Estella Christie, with Miss Margaret Gerth at the piano, sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "One Sweetly Solemn Thought."
The officers of the P. E. O. Sisterhood gave the memorial service and burial was made in the Wapello cemetery.
The pallbearers were: Will, Ernest, Henry and Richard Winter, Pete andJohn Otto, all cousins of the deceased. Mrs. Anna Rouch, Mrs. Mayme Davison, Mrs.Grace and Miss Lue Erwin were in charge of the flowers.
Wapello Republican, January 24, 1935, page 5
MORRIS, DAVID L.
David L. Morris was born Sept. 1, 1859, at New Castle, Penn., and died Jan. 21, 1935. When he was but 12 years old his father died, leaving the mother with seven small children. At this tender age he accepted the responsibility of supporting the family. They came to Iowa and settled near Newport.
The deceased has spent most of his life in this vicinity and has always been known for his sterling character and integrity. His friends were many as he was a good neighbor and always ready to help others at any time.
He was united in marriage on March 18, 1884 to Isabella McCray, who passed away on Aug.14, 1930.
He leaves to mourn his passing three sons: Milo E. of Kansas City; Walterand Earl of Wapello, and six grandchildren. Also the following brothers and sisters: John of Sterling, Colo.; Ed of Dodge City, Kansas; Mrs. KatherineGearhart of Pueblo, Colo.; Mrs. Elizabeth Clauff of Fullerton, Nebr. Two sisters,Louisa, wife of Robert Jamison, and Margaret, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Dr. John R. Fraser in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wiederrecht, with Mrs. Warren Wiederrecht at the piano, sang, "Nearer My God to Thee," and "Rock of Ages."
Burial in the Wapello cemetery, the pallbearers being W. S. Bailey, WillSyphrit, Frank Hamilton, Sam Smith, Myron Beard and Charles Hamilton.
Wapello Republican, January 24, 1935, page 5
Columbus Gazette, January 24, 1935, page 8
GARARD, THOMAS F.
Thomas F. Garard, a former resident of Louisa County, and merchant at Gladwin and Columbus Junction, died last Thursday morning at Mt. Pleasant.
His wife, who was Nellie Hines, died Dec. 22, 1934. Surviving are a son,Roy, two daughters and a sister, all of Davenport.
The body was taken to Davenport where burial was made Saturday.
Wapello Republican, January 31, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, January 24, 1935, page 1, and January 31, 1935, page 1
HENDERSON, ELVA
Mrs. M. D. Thomas was called to Omaha, Nebr., last week by the sudden death of her sister, Mrs. Elva Henderson, who passed away Thursday, Jan. 24. Mrs. Henderson was operated on the first part of the week and was doing nicely. Thursday morning pneumonia developed and her death rapidly followed. She made her home in Omaha with her son William E. Henderson, who survives her, also one daughter, Mrs. E. E. Sharney, and one granddaughter, her mother, Mrs. E. D.Jackson, and one sister, Mrs. M. D. Thomas. She was preceded in death by her father, one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held in Omaha Friday at 2 p.m. from the Heafy & Heafy Funeral Home, the dean of the Episcopal Trinity church conducting the services. Interment was made in the West Lawns cemetery.
Wapello Republican, January 31, 1935, page 5
CHILDS, HATTIE (DARNOLD)
Mrs. Hattie Childs, who was born and grew to womanhood in the Huron neighborhood passed away at her home at Lone Star, Kans., last week, the funeral services being held last Thursday.
Mrs. Childs maiden name was Hattie Darnold. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Darnold. The family moved to Kansas in the early eighties.
Oakville Sentinel, January 31, 1935, page 1
O'BRIEN, JOHN M.
Gazette readers will learn with much regret of the death of John M. O'Brien at Muscatine, Tuesday of last week, at the Bellevue hospital after an illness of but four days with pneumonia.
Mr. O'Brien has been for many years a frequent contributor to the Gazette on money and other economic questions. He was a keen thinker and devoted to the welfare and interests of the common man.
Mr. O'Brien was born in Muscatine, Iowa, June 2, 1857, the son of Dennis M. and Eliza Lynch O'Brien. He spent his entire life in that vicinity. He never married.
Surviving are a sister, Frances Xavier O'Brien, of St. De Chantel convent at Elfindale, Springfield, Mo., a brother, Dennis O'Brien of near Letts and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Hackett of Letts.
The body was taken to the Fairbanks funeral home where it remained until Thursday morning when it was taken to the St. Mathias church were funeral services were conducted at nine o'clock by the Rev. Father W. L. Hannon. Interment in the Ardon cemetery.
Pallbearers were Michael Lynch, Joseph and John O'Brien, Grant Dalton,Charles McCormick and Mike Flannery.
Columbus Gazette, February 7, 1935, page 1
POLLOCK, MRS. JOHN ("AUNT KATE")
Last week's Winfield Beacon noted the death of Mrs. John Pollock, who will be remembered by residents of Morning Sun and community. She lived here several years ago, and moved from here to Winfield.
Winfield Beacon--"Aunt Kate Pollock, as she was perhaps better known to Beacon readers, passed away Wednesday morning, January 23, at the Old Ladies" Home in Los Angeles, Calif., according to word received here Tuesday. Aunt Kate was ill with pneumonia for four days before her death. Her niece, Mrs. Ida PuseyOsborn, was with her in those last few hours and was so pleased that her aunt recognized her. The funeral was held on the following Friday afternoon.
Information to be had concerning dates, etc. is very scant as this is written. It is known, however, that she was at least 95 years of age, one of the oldest members of the United Presbyterian church in which she maintained her membership. It has probably about fifteen years since she left Winfield to live in California.
In the wet, and at the home where she lived, Mrs. Pollock was somewhat of an outstanding character. Her unusual strength for a woman of her age, her great interest in things present, and her desire to get out and go, earned for her the nickname among her friends as Mrs."Walker." It was not unusual for her to walk many miles a day, breathing the invigorating salty air and lengthening her life a number of years. She was seldom sick and a most active individual.
In Winfield, Aunt Kate gathered about her many true friends. She was quiet, unassuming, trustworthy and sociable. It was a privilege for her to serve another and help a friend. She lived a most useful life and her memory will live throughout the ages.
Morning Sun News-Herald, February 7, 1934, page 4
BENSON, JENNIE (LUCKEY)
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Joseph Benson, January 27, at the home of her son, Oscar, at Abilene, Kans.
Mrs. Benson, whose maiden name was Miss Jennie Lucky, was born in Ohio about 85 years ago and came to Iowa with her father's family when quite young, settling near Columbus Junction. After her marriage to Joseph Benson, she and her husband settled on a farm north of Grandview where they lived until they moved to Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Surviving are her daughter, Ruth, at home, and her son, Oscar, also two granddaughters.
Columbus Gazette, January 31, 1935, page 1
Wapello Republican, February 7, 1935, page 1
LILLY, DR. MELVIN W.
Dr. Melvin W. Lilly, who formerly practiced medicine in Grandview and who resided in Wapello for one year removing to Grandview a few months ago, died at his home there at 5 a.m. yesterday. He had been in ill health for several years.
Dr. Lilly was born in Wisconsin, August 5, 1850. He was one of the earliest practicing physicians in Grandview, serving the community for many years, after which he went to Chicago. He returned to Grandview about 10 years ago.
Surviving are his widow, one son Mark, of Orange, N. J. and a daughter, Faith, at home. Three sons and one daughter preceded him in death.
Wapello Republican, February 7, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, February 7, 1935, page 5
TOMNEY, MIKE
February 1 occured the sudden death of Mike Tomney, age 61. He was born in 76 township, and lived there all his life. He was buried from St. Malachi church the following Monday. He never married.
Wapello Republican, February 7, 1935, page 2 (Letts)
CHILDRESS, MRS.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Childress in Virginia. She was the wife of Rev. W. L. Childress who was pastor of the United Brethren church here many years ago.
Wapello Republican, February 7, 1935, page 2 (Letts)
SALLADAY, MINNIE VIOLA (CRINER)
Mrs. William Salladay, 59, born Dec. 26, 1875, at Burlington, died at her home in Oakville Sunday night from a heart attack. She was married at Kingston July 16, 1894 to William Salladay, and moved to Oakville in 1920. Six children preceded her in death.
In addition to her husband she is survived by six children; Leslie of Middletown, Ohio; William of the Philippine Islands; Daisie of Burlington; Marthaof Burlington; Carl of Oakville and Adolph of Oakville, and two brothers,Clarence Criner of Oakville and Theodore of St. Louis, one sister, Mrs. Jennie Roy of Kewanee and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the M. E. church with Rev. Geo. Hunt in charge. Burial was in the Kingston cemetery.
Wapello Republican, February 7, 1935, page 8
Oakville Sentinel, February 7, 1935, page 1
BLAIR, MARY (COLTON)
Mrs. Mary Colton Blair, age 85 years, a former well-known resident of Columbus Junction, died Jan. 30 in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lyle Deffabaugh, Winters, Texas, after a short illness. Burial was in Buffalo, Kans.
Mrs. Blair was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Colton and was born in Louisa county. She spent the greater part of her life on a farm near Columbus Junction, and a few years ago was postmistress at Cotter. As a gold star mother, she made a trip to France to visit the grave of her son, Tracy.
Her husband, Thomas Blair, died some years ago. Surviving are two sisters;Mrs. C. J. Bollenbach, Columbus Junction, and Mrs. Rufus Orr, Colorado; and a brother, Cyril Colton of Texas.
Columbus Gazette, January 31, 1935, page 1
Wapello Republican, February 7, 1935, page 8
WICKERTSHEIMER, CHARLES
Mention was made last week of the death of Chas. Wickertsheimer, a former resident of this community, who died at his home at Rathdrum, Idaho, January 27th. A clipping from the Rathdrum Tribune notes his death and funeral services as follows:
"Charles Wickertsheimer, 62, well known farm near here for over 30 years, died very suddenly from a heart attack Sunday morning. He was seen to fall, expiring instantly. He had been afflicted with angina pectoris a year or more. The funeral services were held Thursday, January 31st, at the Community Methodist church, the Rev. Mr. Gornall officiating. The interment was at Pine Grove cemetery. On August 8, 1895, Mr. Wickertsheimer was united in marriage to Martha A. Willson of Morning Sun, Iowa. A few years later he moved with his family to Idaho, locating about two miles southwest of Rathdrum. Surviving are the widow,Martha Wickertsheimer, three sons: Paul of Tonasket, Wash., Harold of Placerville, Cal., and Chas., Jr., of Grand Coulee, Wash.; three daughters; Mrs. Laura Deise of Marlin, Wash., Mrs. Martha Lofstrom of Athol, Idaho, and Mrs.Myrilla Wallace of Rocklyn, Wash. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. O. S. Gibbs of Morning Sun, Iowa, and Mrs. E. J. Gibbs of Mt. Union, Iowa.
Morning Sun News-Herald, February 7, 1935, page 1
YACKLEY, MRS. ANDREW (GERST)
Mrs. Andrew Yackley, a sister of Henry Gerst of this place, and a former resident of our community, passed away in the Quincy hospital January 19, following a few days illness. The funeral services were held from her home at Taylor, Mo., January 22, with burial in the Taylor cemetery.
Mrs. Yackley was born October 30, 1875, and at her death was aged 59 years, 2 months and 19 days. Mr. Yackley died a few years ago. They were residents of this community for a number of years before moving to Missouri.
Oakville Sentinel, February 7, 1935, page 1
CODER, FRANK M.
Funeral services for Frank M. Coder of Omaha were held Saturday at Leon, Ia., at the Presbyterian church with burial at Leon.
Frank M. Coder, son of James M. K. and Burnetta Keene Coder was born December 18, 1853, in Pike county, Ohio. In 1864 they moved to Cedar townshipa nd in 1874 to Letts, Iowa. He married Esther Vargo in 1888 and moved to Leon, Ia., where he lived until the last few years when he has resided in Omaha.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, and four sisters,Mrs. Jane Rhodes, Mrs. Sarah Idle, Mrs. Allie Van Horn, Hannah, John, Newton G, Thomas and Charles E.
He is survived by his wife, one son Floyd, one daughter, Josephine at home and a brother, L. G. Coder of Lake township.
Columbus Gazette, February 7, 1935, page 4
BOYD, DEBORAH (TOBIN)
Funeral services for Mrs. Patrick Boyd were held Tuesday morning at the St. James Catholic church in Washington, in charge of the Rev. Henry Corcoran.
Mrs. Boyd, formerly of the Ainsworth community died Sunday in Mercy hospital in Iowa City after a lingering illness.
Deborah Tobin was born June 15, 1877 and most of her life was spent in the Ainsworth community. The family moved to Iowa City where they resided at the time of her death. Her husband and five children, Robert, Ellen, Paul, George and Francis and one grandchild, Charles Boyd, all of Iowa City, survive her.
Five brothers also survive. Patrick Tobin and Louis Tobin of Ainsworth;Robert Tobin and Tom Tobin of Riverside and William Hagan of South Dakota.
Columbus Junction, February 7, 1935, page 4
HAND, VIOLA (TAYLOR)
The funeral services of Mrs. Harmon Hand of Davenport, a former resident of the Gladwin community, were held at Davenport, Wednesday.
Mrs. Hand was formerly Miss Viola Taylor and was aged 53 years. She is survived by her husband and 13 children, Harry, Ted, Roy and Alva Taylor of Gladwin, are brothers. The cause of Mrs. Hand's death was diptheria.
Columbus Gazette, February 7, 1935, page 5
HELVERSON, "CHILD"
Relatives here have received word of the death of the year old daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Dewey Helverson of Mississippi. The child was taken to a New Orleans hospital a few weeks ago where it was found she was suffering from cancer.
Columbus Gazette, February 7, 1935, page 7
HOLLAND, SAMUEL
Samuel Holland, 61, was born near Morning Sun, in Louisa county, Nov. 20, 1873, and died at his home at West Branch at 2 a.m., Feb. 7, following a long period of failing health. He was a Spanish American war veteran.
Mr. Holland went to West Branch in 1905, being employed by the railroad, and has since resided there. He was married to Mary Walker of West Branch, who with the children, 13 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, survives. The children are Mrs. Lettie Temple of Muscatine, and Mrs. Isetta Hainey of Wapello, daughters by a former marriage; William Holland of Urbana, Ill., Harry, Merle, Thomas of Pacific Junction, Beulah, Charles, Frank, Evalena and Carl.
William Holland was in a hospital at Urbana and was unable to attend the funeral.
Services were held at the Friends church in West Branch Saturday, Feb. 9, with burial in the West Branch cemetery.
Wapello Republican, February 14, 1935, page 8;
Morning Sun News-Herald, February 14, 1935, page 5
MORRISON, ALMA BLANCHE (FULTON)
The Gazette has received word of the death of Mrs. Alma B. Morrison at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. M. Sulser, in Portland, Oregon, February 2, 1935.
Mrs. Morrison will be remembered as Alma Blanche Fulton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Fulton, who lived most of their entire lives in Columbus Junction.
She was united in marriage to William Allbaugh and to them two children were born, Glenn and Myrtle, who is now Mrs. Sulser, surviving her. The son, Glenn, was killed in 1915 in an accident.
Her second marriage to to the late Junius B. Morrison of Lone Tree, Iowa who preceded her in death two years ago. Mrs. Morrison's health has been failing for two years.
Besides the one daughter, Myrtle, she is survived by a grandson, Stanley Peters, formerly of Iowa City, but now of Portland, Oregon and one sister Mrs. Eva Cullum, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and one brother, Dr. C. E. Fulton of Springfield, Missouri.
Columbus Gazette, February 14, 1935, page 1
FLACK, DAVID
Word has been received here of the death of David Flack, a former resident of this community, at his home in Michigan. He was a brother of Mrs. C. D. Probst of West Liberty.
David Flack was born near Columbus Junction, July 31st, 1881, a son of Wm. L. and Ruth Jones Flack and departed this life February 4, 1935, at Constantine, Mich.
He married Effie Norris of Broken Bow, Nebraska, December 17, 1907. She preceded him in death October 12, 1920.
Left to mourn his passing are four children, Verdon of Three Rivers, Michigan; Berwyn Bernard and Cuba Ruth of Constantine, who have been with their aunt and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hull since the death of their mother.
Two granddaughters, Barbara Jeane and Viola Ruth of Three Rivers; one sister, Mrs. C. D. Probst of West Liberty and two nephews and four nieces.
The father, mother and one brother preceded him in death.
Mrs. Probst was with her brother at his death. The funeral and burial was at Constantine, Michigan, Wednesday, February 6th.
Mr. Flack was a member of the Eagles, Elks and Oddfellows lodges.
MURDOCK, ALBERT
R. H. Clark sends us from Washington, Iowa, notice of the death of Mr. Albert Murdock, who died January 23rd. He was the second son of Henry Murdock. One brother, Ed, was older and three brothers, Will, Frank and Wyke were younger. For a number of years he worked at the grange store at Letts, then moved to Ness county, Kansas, where he lived near his brother, Frank and family. He was never married. His age was 76 and he was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends.
Columbus Gazette, February 14, 1935, page 1
HANFT, MRS. SADIE
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie Hanft were held at the Richie Funeral Home in Columbus Junction Friday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. T. M. Balcoff. "Abide With Me" and "Lead Kindly Light" were sung by E. W. McWilliams, C. J. Duncan, Mrs. Genevieve Fedderson and Miss Effie Kelly.
The pallbearers were Charles Hanft, Lewis Pugh, Frank Hanft, E. E. Griffith, B. H. Shearer and Harry Hanft. Burial was made in the Columbus City cemetery. Mrs. Hanft was born in Holmes county, Ohio, July 22, 1857, and came with her parents to Poweshiek county, Iowa, when the children were all small. They lived there four years when they moved to Tennessee neighborhood near Columbus Junction. In 1900 she moved to Columbus Junction. She was a member of the Central Presbyterian church, the Missionary society , the Calendar and the W. M. B. class.
She was united in marriage to J. A. Hanft June 16, 1903. Mr. Hanft died in 1924. She is survived by one sister, Miss Frances Sigafoos, of Columbus Junction; two nephews, Max Mize, Columbus Junction, ,and Lenly Mize, Venice Calif,; also a niece, Mrs. Helen Hoffman, La Crescenta, Calif.
Wapello Republican, February 21, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, February 14, 1935, Page 1
PETERS, GEORGE
Relatives here received word Thursday of the sudden death of George Peters, which occurred that morning at New Kirk, Okla., heart failure being the cause of his death.
George Mark Peters was born on a farm west of Wapello, Oct. 12, 1875, and died at the home of E. E. Shriva at New Kirk, Okla., Feb. 15, 1935. He was the youngest son of John and Sarah (Twigg) Peters, pioneer residents of this community. Growing to manhood here, he was engaged in farming for a number of years. About 22 years ago he sold his farm east of Wapello and went to Missouri, where he stayed for a time, later going to Oklahoma, where he remained until his death. Having worked in and around New Kirk and Caw City for the last 18 years, he made many friends there to mourn his death.
He accepted Christ as his Saviour many years ago and was a proficient Bible student and a lover of good reading. He was often heard to remark: "It is not the thing itself in life that counts, but our attitude toward it." And he practiced this bit of philosophy in his own life.
Besides his many friends the following children survive him: Vernon of Council Bluffs, Ia.; Mrs. Dorothy Mints, Marjorie and Dan of San Francisco, Calif. He also leaves 3 grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters,Mrs. Ida Hammond and Will Peters of Wapello, Mrs. Nell Weber of Maryville, Mo.; and John Peters of Newtown, Mo. His parents and three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
His son Vernon left for New Kirk Friday morning to be present at the funeral services which were held Saturday at New Kirk, and the body laid to rest in New Kirk cemetery.
Wapello Republican, February 21, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, February 21, 1935, page 1
NETTLETON, LUTHER
MISKELL, HOMER
Luther Nettleton and Homer Miskell, member of the Mt. Carmel, Illinois fire team, were killed February 6th, when a car drove directly in front of the tire truck on which they were riding on their way to a fire. Both were well known byR. A. Hart of this city, Mr. Hart formerly lived at Mt. Carmel.
Columbus Gazette, February 21, 1935, page 1
LEYDA, J. A.
J. A. Leyda, a brother of H. M. Leyda, of Wapello, died at Muscatine, Tuesday of last week.
Columbus Gazette, February 21, 1935, page 4
DACON, WILLIAM
William Dacon, 72, who had been in failing health for several months, died Thursday night at the county home.
He was born at Lewistown, Mo., Sept., 26, 1862, and was married to Miss Adeline Metcalf May 4, 1887, who died Jan. 19, 1928. Surviving are one daughter,Mrs. George Bond, Wapello, and two grandchildren.
He was a member of the I. O. O. F lodge at Lewistown, where the body was taken by ambulance, and funeral services and burial were held Saturday.
Wapello Republican, February 28, 1935, page 1
CARNEY, JOHN
John Carney, who made his home on a farm near Columbus Jct. For many years, dropped dead at the county farm at 8 a.m. Monday. He had resided there for a number of years.
Heart trouble and old age were given as the cause of death.
Wapello Republican, February 28, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, February 28, 1935, page 1
COLTON, ROSA (MORGAN)
Mrs. Thomas Colton, 74, of Columbus Junction, lifelong resident of Louisa county, died at her home at 5:15 p.m. Sunday. She had been bedfast for the past week suffering from asthma and influenza.
Mrs. Colton resided on the same farm in Louisa county for 55 years and was born on a farm in Washington county, four miles from her late home, Nov. 12, 1860. Her maiden name was Miss Rosa Morgan. Her husband, Thomas Colton, died June 4, 1929.
The following children survive: Mrs. Eva Swailes of Nichols, Ed at home,Mary and James of Columbus Junction and Lee of Haskins, Ia. Ten grandchildren and a brother, John, Haskins, also survive.
Funeral rites were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Catholic church in Columbus Junction, conducted by the Rev. Father Paul Moore of the Nichols church. Burial was in the Columbus City cemetery.
Wapello Republican, February 28, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, February 28, 1935, page 1
CHANEY, COLUMBUS
Older Wapello residents will regret to learn of the death of Columbus Chaney, former resident here, which occurred Sunday, Feb. 10, at Sterling, Nebraska. Relatives sent us the following obituary and notice of his death clipped from a Sterling newspaper:
"Finis Columbus Chaney was born in Louisa county, Iowa, Aug., 3, 1855. The youngest son born to Samuel and Lovina Chaney, residents of Wapello, Ia. There he grew to manhood, following farming as a vocation and in 1888 married Miss Minnie Noble.
Their married life was short when on April 1st, 1889, his wife passed away leaving a baby, Opal of a few days of age. In 1890 Mr. Chaney came to Johnson county, Nebr., and soon afterwards took up the barber business, which he followed for nearly 40 years. In 1907 he went to Rexford, Kansas, and worked as a barber for a year. While there he married Mrs. Delia Blakesly, and in 1908 returned to Sterling where he has resided ever since. About 3 years ago he gave up his trade because of ill health. He was a master at his profession and many were prone to go elsewhere for service.
"In early life he professed faith in Christ and joined the Christian church. Some few years ago joining the Methodist church in Sterling. He was a Christian, a good father, a kind husband and a good neighbor. He passed away Sunday, February 10, 1935, at a good age of 79 years, 6 months, 7 days, leaving to mourn his going his faithful wife, 3 grandchildren, one stepdaughter and 5 step-grandchildren. He leaves also one sister, Emma Chaney of Oregon.
He was laid to rest in Sterling cemetery.
The funeral was held at the home, Rev. Bannels officiating."
Wapello Republican, February 28, page 4
MCNAMER, ADDIE
Miss Addie McNamer was born in Louisa county, southwest of Letts, September, 1855, and died in Letts, at the home of her sister, Jane, February 23. Age 79 years, 5 months and 12 days.
She taught many schools in this part of the county, retiring several years ago.
A short service was held at the home, where Rev. Harry Buss read scripture and offered prayer. Mrs. L. E. Parsons sand "Jesus Lover of My Soul."
Services were held in the United Brethren church at 2 o'clock, where the obituary was read by Rev. Buss, followed by scripture and prayers by the Rev. W. S. Moore. Mrs. Parsons sang "Face to Face" and "We Are Going Down the Valley," Mrs. Ola McCleary accompanist.
Burial was in the Letts cemetery. Pallbearers were: G. N. Brown, E. R. King, M. A. Shellabarger, Ulrick Garrett, R. J. Elliott and Noah Gage.
Wapello Republican, February 28, 1935, page 4
Columbus Gazette, February 28, 1935, page 1
COOPER, BEN
Ben Best of this city received word Friday evening that his uncle, Ben Cooper, had died at 6 p.m. at the home of Mr. Best's mother at Montrose, Iowa. Funeral services were Sunday at Montrose.
Columbus Gazette, February 28, 1935, page 1
HINOTE, VERNA Z.
P. P. Hinote received word Sunday of the death of his sister, Miss Verna Z. Hinote, which occurred in the government hospital at Fort Lyons, Colorado, from pneumonia, at the age of 55 years.
Miss Hinote was the first American nurse to arrive in France during the World war. She had since been engaged in government hospital work, and had won high recognition in her chosen work.
Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Paul P. Hinote, Oakville,Richard and Lawrence Hinote, Norwood, Mo.; John Hinote, Red Wing, Minn.' Mrs. Leota Lochman, Tacoma, Wash.; Mrs. Bertha Gilliland, Maple Park, Ill.; Mrs. Hazel Chamberland, El Paso, Texas.
The body was brought to Unionville, Iowa, her former home. Funeral services were from the Miller funeral home in Centerville, this afternoon, with burial in the family lot in the Unionville cemetery.
Oakville Sentinel, March 7, 1935, page 1
WHEELER, MRS.
Mrs. Wilmer Nelson received word of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Wheeler, at Ipavia, Ill., Sunday morning. She passed away Saturday evening. Had been in ill health for quite a while. The funeral services were held Tuesday forenoon at Ipavia.
Morning Sun News-Herald, March 14, 1935, page 8 (Neighborhood News).
SIMMONS, MYRTLE (HERRICK)
Mrs. Myrtle Herrick Simmons, Wyconda, Mo., sister-in-law of Mrs. Della Herrick of Wapello, and formerly of the Fairview vicinity, died Saturday. Burial was in the Elmwood cemetery at Morning Sun Wednesday.
Wapello Republican, March 14, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, March 14, 1935, page 5, and March 21, 1935, page 1
KNIGHT, HELEN JUNE
Helen June, beloved daughter of Leo C. and Milda (Fayle) Knight, was born in Wapello, Sept. 20, 1934 and passed away in the Hershey hospital at Muscatine, March 8, 1935, aged 5 months and 18 days.
The child's death was caused by pneumonia, following an attack of intestinal flu. She had been sick about two weeks, but her condition was not considered alarming until on Wednesday evening before her death, when she was taken to the hospital where, after intense suffering, she passed peacefully and quietly to rest at 3:15 a.m. Friday.
We cannot understand why this sweet, precious babe must be taken from us--from the home where she was idolized by her parents and little brothers, in fact, by all who knew her. But we do know that God never makes a mistake, and we bow to His good will, looking to him for strength and comfort. In our grief and sorrow, we rest in the promises of the One who has said, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."
Funeral services were held in Wapello on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, in the home of the babe's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Knight, conducted byRev. Jesse Huddle, whose spoken words of comfort, from God'' word, soothed the broken hearted mourners as nothing else could have done.
Gladys Hammond and Mrs. Nellie Stroup sang three numbers: "Safe In the Arms of Jesus", "Beckoning Hands", and I Think When I Read That Sweet Story of Old." The pallbearers were: Mrs. Bertha Paul of Muscatine, and Mrs. Carol McGraw, Miss Dorothy Longshore and Miss Bessie Burch of Wapello.
Friends manifested their sympathy sending flowers, and in every possible way.
The babe was laid to rest in the Wapello cemetery by the side of paternal grandfather.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. and Mrs. E. L. Eppers, Mr. Carl Ash, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Paul and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fisher of Muscatine.
Wapello Republican, March 14, 1935, page 1
Wapello Republican, March 21, 1935, page 7
WIEGAND, "SON"
The three-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wiegand, of Taylor, Mo., died Saturday following a long illness. Funeral services wre held Monday and burial made in the Taylor cemetery. Those from here attending were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Siegle and son, Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerst, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Gerst, Mrs. William Frank, Mrs. Max Perdelwitz, Mrs. J. J. Kuntz, Mrs. Joseph Eisenman, Messrs. John Wagenbach, John Heiniger, William and Paul Yackley.
Oakville Sentinel, March 21, 1935, page 1
GAUSS, MRS. MIKE
Word has been received here by relatives of the death of Mrs. Mike Gauss at her home in Waterloo, Monday morning. Mr. Gauss will be remembered as an old Wapello boy. The family left here 40 years ago.
Wapello Republican, March 21, 1935, page 1
SPAFFORD, MILO
Milo Spafford, well known here, died very suddenly at the home of a daughter in Winfield, about 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. His wife passed away last November. He had been a resident of Winfield for several years.
Morning Sun News-Herald, March 21, 1935, page 5
HAYS, MCCLOUD W.
McCloud W. Hays, 74, well known to many of the News-Herald's readers, died at his home in Burlington Sunday night, following a long illness of a heart ailment. The funeral services were held from Prugh's chapel in Burlington, Wednesday afternoon conducted by his pastor, Dr. J. F. Boeye of the First M. E. church in Burlington. The interment was at Sharon cemetery, southeast of this city.
Mr. Hays was a son of Robert and Martha Hays, pioneer Iowa residents, and was born near Mediapolis in 1860. He was married to Cecilia Yohe, also of Des Moines county, in 1880. They were residents of Morning Sun for a number of years, moving to Stuttgart, Ark., where they lived twelve years, returning to reside in Burlington since that time. Surviving are the widow, and five children: Mrs. L. G. Younkin, Mrs. Ralph Anderson, Mrs. C. W. Linder, Mrs. Bert Herrington and Perry Hays of Burlington, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The only living brother, J. B. Hayes, is a resident of Morning Sun. Two daughters, Mabel Hays and Mrs. Genevieve Stivers, preceded the father in death.
Morning Sun News-Herald, March 21, 1935, page 1
CANNON, C. D.
Miss Juliet Cannon of this city, received word the first of the week of the death of a brother, C. D. Cannon, at Seattle, Wash., Sunday, March 17. He was 75 years old and had been ill about a year. He leaves a wife, one sister, Miss Cannon, and one brother, J. M. W. Cannon of Pocatello, Idaho.
Morning Sun News-Herald, March 21, 1935, page 5
BICE, MRS. S. N. (COLLINS)
Mrs. S. N. Bice, died at her home in Mediapolis Sunday afternoon after a few hours illness. She had been in failing health for several years but had attended Sunday services as usual in the morning. She was taken ill at 2 o'clock and died at 5 o'clock.
Deceased was the daughter of Nicholas and Jane Collins and was born at Freeport, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1865. When she was four years of age her parents moved to a farm in Iowa. She was married to S. N. Bice, March 2, 1887, and she is survived by him and two sons, Omar and Dal. After they marriage they resided at Mt. Union and Marsh and moved to Mediapolis in 1908.
She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. J S. Marshall of Columbus Junction, and by two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home and 2 o'clock from the Mediapolis M. E. church. Burial was made at Morning.
Wapello Republican, March 28, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, March 28, 1935, page 5
EDDY, ORINDA (MORGAN)
Friends here have received word of the death of Mrs. Orinda Morgan Eddy, March 1st at the Masonic and Eastern Star home in St. Louis, Missouri. Burial was at her former home, Unionville, Missouri.
Columbus Gazette, March 28, 1935, page 1
LAYTON, MARY (RILEY)
Mrs. J. H. Layton, a resident of this community practically her entire life, died Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at her home on West Hill after a brief illness. She had been in failing health for some time but not critically ill until Tuesday night.
Mrs. Layton, whose maiden name was Mary Riley, was born at Utica, New York, December 25, 1854 and was aged 80 years, 3 months and 2 days.
She came to Iowa in early girlhood and was united in marriage to John H. Layton in 1871. They spent their entire married life in this and the Fredonia, Sandy Grove and other nearly communities. Since the death of Mr. Layton in 1920 she has made her home the greater part of the time in this city.
Mrs. Layton was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was devoted to her home and lived an earnest, consecrated Christian life.
She is survived by one son, Edgar A. Layton of this city and one grandson, Gilbert Layton of Washington.
Her husband and three sons, William, Robert and Charles and two daughters,Ella and Mollie, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at the St. Joseph Catholic church at 10:30 Friday morning conducted by the Rev. Father Paul Moore.
Interment in the Fredonia cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, March 28, 1935, page 1
MERRIT J. DEIHL
Merrit J. Deihl, son of John and Margaret (Jamison) Deihl, was born March 16, 1856, and departed this life April 2, 1935. He was born in a log cabin on the Deihl homestead, south of Wapello, where he spent his boyhood, attending the Fairview rural school, and later Howe's Academy at Mt. Pleasant.
He was married to Clara Brogan, April 17, 1879. At that time he was farming what is now the George Deihl farm and here he took his bride, where they lived for five years. Here their first child, Emma, was born. They then moved to the present home where a son, Samuel J. and another daughter, Alma, were born. In 1898 the family moved to Wapello, where they resided three years, after which they returned to the farm. Hence all but eight years of Mr. Deihl's life were spent on the farm where he was born.
This farm is one of the largest and best-improved farms in Louisa county. Here Mr. Deihl built a beautiful home where he reared his family. In addition to operating the farm, he took an active interest in civic affairs, serving on the county board of supervisors for six years, as an appraiser on the collateral inheritance tax committee, and as commissioner for the drainage district in the Oakville vicinity for several years.
He found recreation from his many duties in his favor pastime--hunting, and visiting with his many friends. He valued friendship very highly, and during his last illness he spoke feelingly of the many kindnesses shown by his friends.
Following his wife's death on March 27, 1916, Mr. Deihl continued to live on the home place with his son, Samuel J., and wife, who had assumed the management of the farm.
He had been in failing health for many years and had been confined to his bed for the past ten weeks. During the first five weeks he was tenderly cared for by Geda Hamilton and his loved ones, and the last five weeks by their family nurse, Frederica Beesskove.
He was preceded in death by his wife, one daughter, Alma, who was married toSanky Brown December 11, 1911, and passed away April 1, 1912; also a sister,Emma, and a half sister, Mary Jane Johnson, who married W. J. Campbell; and one brother, George.
He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. H. R. Archibald, one son, Samuel J., one sister, Lizzie Deihl of Morning Sun, eight grandchildren, Mary, May and Merit Archibald; Fay, Frances, Irving, Everett and Alma Deihl, and many nieces and nephews. These, with a host of other relatives and friends, will ever hold in reverence the memory of Merit Deihl.
Funeral services were held from the Bethel rural church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Dr. J R. Fraser, assisted by the Rev. Treverton Warren. Messrs. Lowry Wilson, J C. Green, Fred Wehmeyer and Harry Grim sang two numbers. He was laid to rest in the Bethel cemetery by near and dear friends, O. L. Derby, J. Carson Duncan, Charles McLaughlin, A. W. Hinderman, G. W. Oakes and C. L. McClurkin.
Wapello Republican, April 4, 1935, page 1 and April 11, 1935, page 1 and 4
Morning Sun News-Herald, April 4, 1935, page 1
Oakville Sentinel, April 4, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, April 4, 1935, page 1
MATHEWS, MARTHA JANE (JORDAN)
Mrs. Edwin D. Mathews passed away at her home in this city at an early hour Saturday, March 30, following a several months illness. The funeral services were held at the Union church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. A. Spyker of Herrick Iowa, a former pastor of the deceased, assisted by Rev. W. J. Giffin. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Yohe, Miss Verna Thompson and Raymond Pogemiller sang. The interment was at Elmwood cemetery. The pallbearers were H. H. Beck, J. E. Boltz, Myers Jarvis, Clarence Wunnenberg, W. E. Hamilton and John Eiserman.
Immediate relatives called here for the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Will Mathews of Detroit, Mich.' Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Mathews of New York City; Mrs. Louise Mathews Blythe of Evanston, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Barrick and family of Wapello.
Martha Jane Jordan, a daughter of John and Eliza Jordan, was born near Berlin, Wis., Sept 9, 1857. She grew to young womanhood in that locality, and was united in marriage to Edwin D. Mathews, also a resident of Berlin, on October 26, 1873. They moved to Iowa in 1891, first locating at Cedar Rapids, where they lived until 1898, when they came to this county and settled on a farm northeast of Morning Sun. They left the farm in 1914 and moved to this city.
Mrs. Mathews was a long-time member of the Presbyterian church, taking an active part in the services and activities of the local church until declining health prevented.
The deceased leaves to mourn her death her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Roland Barrick of Wapello, two sons, Will Mathews of Detroit, Mich., and Stanley Mathews of New York city; a granddaughter, Louise Blythe, now living in Evanston, Ill., made her home with the family here for several years. A brother living in Wisconsin, and ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.
Wapello Republican, April 4, 1935, page 4
Morning Sun News-Herald, April 4, 1935, page 1, and April 18, 1935, page 5
BEIK, FRANK L.
Frank L. Beik, 62, prominent lifelong resident of Port Louisa township, died at his home at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening as the result of a stroke of paralysis with which he was stricken at 5 o'clock in the evening while driving his car home from Columbus Junction where he and his brother Charles had attended a sale. When Mr. Beik slumped unconscious upon the steering wheel, the auto ran into the ditch out of control. No injuries resulted from the accident. Mr. Beik was at once taken to his home where he passed away without regaining consciousness.
Deceased was the son of Jacob and Emma Beik, and was born June 25, 1872, in Port Louisa township, Louisa county, Iowa. He was married to Miss Mollie Kammerer, a resident of that township, April 12, 1894.
Mr. Beik engaged in farming when he reached manhood and by virtue of hard work, good management and careful attention to business he acquired a fine farm and a fine home in which he and his wife reared a family of five children.
His reputation as an upright citizen and his ability as a business man was long established and recognized when he was elected to serve 13 ½ years as a member of the Louisa county board of supervisors. His final term expired January 1, 1935, when his health required that he retire from active duty.
Surviving are his wife and the following children: Marcus and Lucile, at home; Mrs. Bertha Limbocker of Mediapolis: Mrs. Leona Walker of Burlington, andMrs. Emma Kemp of West Liberty. Also remaining are five brothers and four sisters, as follows: Charles, John and Paul, of Louisa county; Arthur of Albany, N. Y.; Harold of Chicago, Ill.;' Mrs. Katie Schweitzer, Los Angeles, California;Mrs. Mollie Hardman, of Grandview; Mrs. Lewis Downer of Letts, and Mrs. George Weber of Columbus Junction.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Community church in Grandview. Burial in the Grandview cemetery.
Wapello Republican, April 4, 1935, page 1 and 4, April 11, page 1
Columbus Gazette, April 4, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, April 4, 1935, page 5
Oakville Sentinel, April 4, 1935, page 1
RANDOLPH, RHODA (DELZELL)
The following obituary of Mrs. Rhoda Randolph is taken from a Kansas City , Missouri, newspaper.
Mrs. Rhoda Randolph, widow of George Randolph, passed away Thursday, March 21, at 8:25 p.m. at her residence at 211 North Broadway. Her death was caused by heart trouble after a long illness. She had been bedfast for the past six weeks.
For the past 31 years, she had been a resident of this city. She was the daughter of Angelita and James Delzell, both of whom are deceased. Mrs. Randolph was born at Morning Sun, Iowa on November 13, 1889, and was 65 years of age. Her marriage to Mr. Randolph took place on July 30, 1887. He passed away on May 9, 1923.
The following children survive: Mrs. Lena Wilson, of Kansas City, Mo.,James Randolph of Wichita; Mrs. Ben Phillips of Fort Scott; Mrs. Lois Sheppard of Kansas City, Mo.; Albert Randolph of Fort Scott and a brother, Sullivan Delzell, of Mildred, Kansas. Four grand children also survive. A son and a daughter are deceased.
All of her children were here during her illness. Mrs. Randolph was member of the First Church of God.
The remains were taken to Cheneys, where they will lie in state until Saturday morning, when they will be taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben Phillips of 1100 E. Pine Street to lie in state until the funeral time.
The funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from the First Church of God, conducted by the Rev. T. M. Tucker.
Burial will be made at the Evergreen cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, April 4, 1935, page 8
BROWN, THOMAS
Wm. Baker, son of Mrs. Kathryn Baker of this city, narrowly escaped death, and his companion, Thomas Brown, was killed Tuesday evening near Orange City, Iowa, when the former's auto crashed into a truck parked on the highway. Mr. Baker received slight injuries.
The accident occurred when the men were enroute from Lorimer to Orange City where they were engaged in examining county tax books. At the instant of passing another car Mr. Baker discovered the truck standing in the highway minus lights or flares, but too late to avoid the crash.
The auto was badly wrecked.
Wapello Republican, April 4, 1935, page 1
HUGHES, MARY
Mrs. John McDonald, living north of town, was called to Burlington, last Wednesday, by the death of her mother, Mrs. Mary Hughes, 75, who passed away that day following a six weeks' illness. Mrs. Hughes was a member of the First Methodist church in Burlington. She leaves to mourn her passing a son, five daughters, twenty-seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. The funeral services were held from the Burnett-Wallen funeral home in burlington, Friday, conducted by her pastor, Dr. J. F. Boeye. Burial took palce in Memorial Park cemetery. The McDonald family attended the funeral service.
Morning Sun News Herald, April 4, 1935, page 5
ENGLISH, DR. HARRY H.
Conesville Special--Conesville and community were shocked Tuesday morning to learn of the sudden death of Dr. H. H. English. He passed away at 8:30 at his home here. He had been ailing the past five weeks with heart trouble but it was not generally known he was so critical. He had been confined to his bed most of the time since returning to his home from Hershey hospital about two weeks ago. Monday he walked out in the yard and was able to be around the house some. In the evening he grew worse and Dr. Hubbard of Columbus Junction was called and also again Tuesday morning about 7 o'clock. About 8:30 Mrs. English brought his breakfast to his bedside and as he raised up in bed to start to eat, he fell back on his pillow and soon passed away.
Harry H. English was born November 3, 1862 at Atkinson, Illinois where he grew to manhood. He attended the Rush Medical college at Keokuk.
On March 20, 1889 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Joyce at Wessington, S. D., where they lived several years.
They came to Conesville in 1900 to take up the practice of medicine following the death of Dr. W. D. Cone.
Dr. English was a member of the Columbus City lodge No. 107 A. F. and A. M. and of the Knights Templar lodge. Muscatine.
Besides his widow he is survived by their two children, John English of Conesville and Miss Winifred English of Muscatine; three grandchildren, Mrs. Lester Kemp, Burton and Jack English and one great grandchild, Janelle Kemp, all of Conesville; and a stepmother, Mrs. Mary English, of Atkinson, Illinois.
Funeral services are to be conducted at the Conesville M. E. church on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Henry Strong in charge. Burial will be in the Conesville cemetery.
The passing of Dr. English means a great loss to Conesville and community where he has been the family physician in so many homes and we keenly feel the loss.
Columbus Gazette, April 4, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, April 11, 1935, page 8
HINCKLEY, VERNON
The following clipping was sent to Mrs. R. G. Mellinger by her brother,Harve Swafford:
"Morgan City, La., March 20--The body of Vernon Hinckley of Loreauville, who disappeared when his boat capsized in Lake Dauterive near New Iberia March 11, was found today by children who were playing along the banks of the Atchafalaya river several miles below here. The body was recovered by fisherman. More than 200 men around Lake Dauterive had combed the woods and searched the lakes in a futile effort to locate Hinckley. His wife, who lives in Houma, was notified, and the body sent there for burial.
Hinckley's body had floated down Bayou Teche--a branch of the Atchafalaya river.
Vernon Hinckley is a brother of Mrs. Alvah Tisor and formerly lived in Oakville.
Oakville Sentinel, April 4, 1935, page 1
EVANS, MARTHA (DAVIS)
Mrs. Samuel Evans, a well known resident of the Welsh neighborhood, died Tuesday evening, April 2nd at the Bellevue hospital at Muscatine where she had been a patient the past fifteen days, following an illness of approximately ten weeks.
Miss Martha Davis was born at Williamsburg, Iowa, in Iowa county, September 6, 1860 and was aged 74 years, 6 months and 26 days.
She was united in marriage to Mr. Samuel Evans, November 3, 1880 in the Williamsburg Congregational church. They made their home at Williamsburg until 1920 when they moved to Washington, Iowa. Mrs. Evans then transferred her church membership to the United Presbyterian church of that city and remained a faithful and devout member until the time of her death.
Mr. Evans preceded her in death, January 22, 1930. She then went to live with her daughters, Mrs. Newton Davis and Mrs. Reece Davis in the Welsh neighborhood, both of whom survive to mourn her death. One son, Evan Roland Evans, died in infancy. Six sisters and one brother also preceded her in death, and one sister, Mrs. Joe E. Davis, of Wyman, survives. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Carol, Miriam, Mildred and Donald Lee Davis.
Funeral services will be held at the Reece Davis home Thursday afternoon at 1:30 conducted by the Rev. Fulton, pastor of the United Presbyterian church at Washington.
The body will then be taken Friday morning to Williamsburg where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Williamsburg Congregational church at two o'clock.
Burial in the family lot at Oakhill cemetery, Williamsburg.
Columbus Gazette, April 4, 1935, page 1, and April 11, 1935, page 1
NICHOLSON, JOHN M.
The funeral of John Madison Nicholson, 74 years old, was held at Haskins Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the Haskins church.
Mr. Nicholson was born in Linn county, August 6, 1860, a son of Thomas and Julia Nicholson. He was married December 28, 1882 to Anna Coon of Highway township and his home was in that section until three weeks ago when he moved to Haskins.
During his long residence in Highland township he was one of the active and devoted members of the Salem church of God, living near the church and being one of its most dependable members, especially in the music department.
Surviving him are his widow and these children: Clarence of Conesville,Mrs. Elva Allbaugh of Washington; Ralph of Highland township; Mrs. Cora Latta of Columbus Junction; Lee of Highland and Arthur of Muscatine. He also leaves a brother, Andrew of Remington, Indiana and a sister, Mrs. Julia Marshall of Weldon, Iowa, also other relatives and a host of friends.
Pallbearers were his grandsons, Glenn Nicholson, Arnold Nicholson, Donald Nicholson, Lee Allbaugh, Francis Allbaugh, Merrit Wehmeyer. Burial was made in the Ainsworth cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, April 4, 1935, page 1
ROLAND, JENNIE (SWARMS)
Mrs. Jennie Roland, 42, died at her home in Muscatine at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, after a short illness. A heart ailment was the cause of death.
Mrs. Roland was born May 18, 1892, and had resided in Muscatine for the last 10 years.
She is survived by three children, Raymond and Dorothy, at home, and Mrs. Ethel Trader, Muscatine; two brothers, Clyde Swarms of Omaha, and Penn Swarms of Wapello; two sisters, Miss Nellie Swarms of Wapello, and Mrs. Vinnie O'Dell, of Kansas City, Mo.; an aunt, Mrs. Alma Simpkins of Wapello; also two grandchildren.
Her husband preceded her in death 11 years ago.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, by the Rev. F. C. Scott, pastor of the United Brethren church in Muscatine. Interment was made in the Greenwood cemetery.
Wapello Republican, April 4, 1935, page 8
BOZMAN, MRS. ROSE
Mrs. Rose Bozman, who formerly lived southwest of Wapello died at her home in Powell at 1:30 p.m., April 6th as the result of two weeks illness with pneumonia.
Surviving are her husband, Mr. N. E. Bozman at home, two sons, Lewis, who is an instructor in a Missouri school, and Leonard at home, two daughters Mrs. Stella Rolland of Powell, and Mrs. Edna Camell of Quincy, Ill.
Further particulars are unavailable.
Wapello Republican, April 11, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, April 11, 1935, page 5
LOFGREN, PAUL
Henry Finke, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Naylor, Pauline and Verlee attended the funeral services of Paul Lofgren living near Dodgeville, held at the Steeple church northwest of Burlington, Monday afternoon. Mr. Lofgren was an uncle of Mrs. Naylor's.
Morning Sun News-Herald, April 11, 1935, page 5
LEWIS, GRACE ELIZABETH (ROBERTS)
Mrs. Earl J. Lewis, a former resident of this community died at three-thirty o'clock Sunday morning April 7, at the University hospital at Iowa City following a brief illness of only a few hours.
Mrs. Lewis became ill at her home in Solon about 1:30 Saturday afternoon. Local physicians were called and as she did not improve she was taken that same evening to the University hospital where she died early Sunday morning.
Grace Elizabeth Roberts, daughter of William G. and Carrie Roberts, was born in Columbus Junction, February 18, 1902, and was aged 33 years, 1 month and 18 days. She spent her young womanhood in this community and was graduated from the Columbus high school in 1920.
Early in life she became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church in this city and for several years she was the pianist at both the church and Sunday school services. Fraternally she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and took a prominent part in its activities.
She was united in marriage to Earl J. Lewis of this city, September 26, 1921. To them three children were born, one of whom, Leland, died in infancy. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother, leaving nothing undone for the upbuilding and welfare of those she loved.
For several years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lewis made their home in this community, then moved to Lone Tree where Mr. Lewis was employed for a number of years on the Lone Tree Reporter. About a year ago they moved to Solon, Iowa where Mr. Lewis assumed the management and editorship of the Solon Economist. She manifested a special interest in making the paper a success and assisted a large part of the time in the office collecting news and did practically all the reporting. She was a young woman of splendid ability as a musician and soon became also an accomplished writer. She was gifted from girlhood with a friendly disposition which enabled her to readily make and keep friends and in the different communities in which she and Mr. Lewis have made their home she was held in the highest esteem by a wide circle of friends. She assisted with the music and other work in the Methodist church of Solon and her influenece for good was highly commended by the pastor of the Solon church.
She is survived by her husband and two sons, Robert, 11 and Ronald 9 and by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Roberts and one sister, Mrs. Glen Edwards, of this community and one brother, Louis J. Roberts, of Borger, Texas.
The body was brought to this city Tuesday morning from Solon where a short service was held that morning and services were held at two o'clock at the Methodist church conducted by the Rev. W. A. Samp of this city and the Rev. E. G. Hunt, pastor of the Methodist church of Solon, who paid a touching tribute to her interest and helpfulness in the church and community life.
Mrs. Wm. Pine of Cone, sang, "In The Garden" as a solo and E. E. Green, editor of the Lone Tree Reporter, sang "The Old Rugged Cross". Both were accompanied by Mrs. Samp.
The flowers were unusually beautiful and profuse and were in charge of Mrs. Floyd Dean and Miss Lola Lewis.
The pallbearers were: Paul Smith, Norval Kelly, Wm. Pine, Ralph Marshall, Floyd Dean, and D. R. Marshall.
Burial at Columbus City.
Among those from a distance were Louis J. Roberts, Borger, Texas; b, Chicago, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hampton, of Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schmidt, Mrs. Mabel Fullerton and Clifford Ross of Iowa City; Mr. and Mrs. Orville Thomas, S. D. Ross and Mr. and Mrs. RudolphWagenknecht, Ainsworth; Rev. E. G. Hunt, Eddie Jebousek, Mr. Griffith, Earl Lewisand sons, Robert and Ronald of Solon, Iowa; Mrs. G. F. Griebel, Mr. Green and others from Lone Tree; Mr. and Mrs. Pine and Glenn Jarrard of Conesville,
Columbus Gazette, April 11, 1935, page 1
KENNISON, FRANK L.
Frank L. Kennison, manager of the Columbus Junction factory of the Iowa Pearl Button Co., of Muscatine, died Tuesday, April 9th at 12:10 p.m. at the Hershey hospital at Muscatine where he had undergone an operation Thursday evening of last week for appendicitis.
Mr. Kennison came to Columbus Junction seven years ago as foreman of the local button factory and under his management the local plant operated with splendid success. The maximum number of men have been employed at all times, no labor disputes have arisen and harmony prevailed to an unusual extent throughout the factory.
Mr. Kennison attended last Tuesday evening the regular April meeting of the local men's business club and discussed at that time the need of a sidewalk to the local plant.
Wednesday he became ill and Thursday was taken to the Hershey hospital at Muscatine where he underwent an operation for appendicitis. For a time his condition was regarded as critical, then he seem to improve until the first of this week, he became much worse.
Frank Leroy Kennison was born at Cedar Falls, Iowa, February 6, 1879. In 1928 he was united in marriage to Miss Nola Leutizinger at Rock Island. Fraternally he was a member of the Brotherhood of Engineers and Firemen.
Mr. and Mrs. Kennison during their residence in Columbus Junction have enjoyed the esteem of a wide circle of friends. Mrs. Kennison was not only interested in the welfare of the button factory and its employees but also took an active interest in community enterprises.
Surviving are the widow; two sons by a former marriage, Verne Kennison, Cedar Rapids, and Merle Kennison, Rock Island and two sisters, Mrs. GertrudeGolien, Clear Lake and Mrs. Maud Richardson, Mason City.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Fairbanks home in Muscatine conducted by s, pastor of the First Presbyterian church at Muscatine.
Burial at Greenwood cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, April 11, 1935, page 1
WICKWIRE, LELAH ELIZABETH (GREEN)
Mrs. Lelah Elizabeth Wickwire, wife of the Rev. George A. Wickwire, a former pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city, died at her home in Appanoose township, Hancock county, Monday of this week at the age of 56.
She is survived by her husband and by her mother, Mrs. W. H. Green of Little Rock, Iowa and by one daughter, Miss Margaret Wickwire at home and one brother,E. F. Green of DeSmet, S. D. and one sister, Miss Freda Green of Little Rock.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with burial in the Appanoose cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, April 11, 1935, page 1
PARKER, A. L.
A. L. Parker, father of Mrs. P. J. Crail, of this city, died suddenly Sunday evening at his home in Davenport, Florida. Mr. Parker had been failing in health for some time.
Mrs. Crail went to Davenport several weeks ago to assist in caring for her mother who has been ill.
Mr. Parker visited here two years ago at the home of Mrs. Crail.
Burial will be in Davenport.
Columbus Gazette, April 11, 1935, page 1
MORGAN, GEORGE BLISS
Complete details of the last illness and death of George Bliss Morgan, a former resident of Harrison neighborhood and a relative of the Shipman family, who died in Los Angeles, Calif., December 22, was taken from an Aledo paper.
Mr. Morgan lived for a number of years in Aledo and went west on account of his health in 1912. He and his wife spent the last years of their life in California.
Mr. Morgan was born in Northumberland, Pa., in 1850 and came west in 1864. With his father he was a pioneer in the prairie states.
Mr. Morgan was graduated from the Galesburg schools in 1868. He taught for two years, conducted an Indian trading post for a year and then attended the Grand View Normal college of Iowa. He was graduated with honors in 1872.
January 13, 1897, he was united in marriage to Lois A. Noble of Westville, Ind. To this couple were born Hatti Alta, since married to W. R. Cooley of Springfield; S. D. and Mary Edith, since married to Edward B. Mayer of Los Angeles.
Wapello Republican, April 11, 1935, page 8
SHAHAN, DR. L. E.
Dr. L.E. Shahan, a former well known dentist of this community, died suddenly and without warning at six o'clock Thursday evening, April 11th in Chicago as he was leaving his offices to return home.
He had just said goodnight to his fellow physicians and stepped out in the hall when some one heard a noise as he opened the outside door. Stepping outside they found Dr. Shahan had suffered a stroke and altho everything possible was done to restore him he died within a few moments.
L. E. Shahan was born at Grinnell, Iowa, October 31, 1886 and received his education in the schools of that city, graduating from the Grinnell high school and later attended the University of Iowa where he graduated from the dental department.
After graduation he came to Columbus Junction where he installed a complete new office in the rooms over the Farmers and Merchants bank and soon enjoyed a splendid practice, He was united in marriage to Miss Beatrice Klotz of this city, August 12, 1912, and they continued to make this their home until 1916 when they moved to Chicago, Illinois where he continued in the practice of his chosen profession.
Soon after going to Chicago, he together with a group of twenty-five other doctors and dentists, built what is today known as the Woodlawn hospital and clinic, which has done a great work for that city.
Dr. Shahan also had charge of the Francis Juvenile Orphan's Home and did all their work free of charge. He loved his profession and did much charity work that even his nearest friends knew not of. With his skillful hands he relived much suffering, especially among the poor in the free clinics and enjoyed the confidence and highest regard of all who knew him.
He was one of the directors of the Kiwanis club and very efficiently performed his duties. He was also a member of Epsilion Psi Phi, national honorary dental fraternity, conferred in recognition of his proficiency in dentistry.
Husband, father, son, brother, he will be missed. He will be missed too among his professional brothers and by those many whom he befriended.
As a young man he made his public profession in Jesus Christ, uniting with the Baptist church of Grinnell, Iowa, and on May 7, 1912, he transferred his membership to the Central Presbyterian church of Columbus Junction and retained his membership here.
He is survived by his wife and one son, Evan, Jr., and by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Shahan and one brother, Louis, of Stuart, Iowa.
The body was brought to this city Saturday evening from Chicago and taken to the home of Mrs. M. W. Klotz. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Central Presbyterian church conducted by the Rev. T. M. Balcoff. Dr. D. A. Marker with Mrs. H. Lee Huston accompanying at the piano sang: "Abide With Me."
The flowers which were profuse and beautiful were in charge of Mrs. Sidney Newnam, Mrs. E. C. Gentzler, and Miss Effie Kelly.
The pallbearers were : W. S. Letts, E. W. McWilliams, J. E. Reaney, J. J. Robertson, Paul Klotz and B. H. Shearer.
Burial in the cemetery at Columbus City.
Among the relatives from a distance at the service were Mrs. L. E. Shahanand son, Evan, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Shahan, Stuart, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fornare and Mrs. M. W. Klotz, Sr., Minneapolis; M. W. Klotz, Jr., New York City; Mrs. C. Van Zandt, Wilton; Mrs Guy Shoemaker, Davenport.
Columbus Gazette, April 18, 1935, page 1
Wapello Republican, April 18, 1935, page 1
FISH, SARAH E. (BRAND)
Mrs. Sarah E. Fish, widow of Evan Fish, and a former resident of Columbus City, died at her home in Muscatine, at 2 p.m. Sunday at the age of 93 years, after a long illness of a complication of ailments.
She was born on June 22, 1841, the daughter of Thomas and Marguerite Brand. Her marriage to Evan Fish occurred many years ago. She was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church at Washington, Iowa.
Surviving are seven sons, H. E. Fish, Wheatland, Wyo., Frank L. Fish, of Texas; Fred H., Chicago; R. G. Fish, Ottawa, Illinois; Albert and Arthur Fish,California and Chester, of Muscatine. Three sons preceded her in death. Twenty-five grandchildren and 16 grandchildren also survive. Mr. Fish died 24 years ago.
Columbus Gazette, April 18, 1935, page 1
RODERICK, MARY R. (ROSS)
Mrs. Mary R. Roderick, 79, a sister of Mrs. M. E. Ross of Morning Sun, passed away during the night of April 9th, at Nora Springs, Iowa, the inmates of the home in which Mrs. Roderick was caring for an invalid finding her dead in bed during the morning hours. The body was brought to Winfield where the last rites were held at the Presbyterian church last Friday, the Rev. R. C. Murdock of the Methodist church, conducting the services. The interment was at the Winfield cemetery.
Mrs. Roderick was a daughter of John and Deborah Ross, and was born near Winfield, February 11, 1856. She was married to J. L. Roderick in 1882, and he passed away in 1932. She had been making her home with her children since that time. The immediate family surviving are two daughters and two sons: Mrs. Cora Naylor of Chicago; Mrs. Emma Culver of Des Moines, Lester Roderick of Lone Rock, Iowa, and Bernice Roderick of Mason City; one sister survives, Mrs. Ross of this city.
Mrs. M.E. Ross and daughter, Ettie Ross and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ross attended the funeral services at Winfield,
Morning Sun News-Herald, April 18, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, April 18, 1935, page 8
GLASS, J. M.
J. M. Glass, 72, who was formerly engaged in the grocery business at Columbus City, died at his home at Monmouth, Illinois and the funeral services were held there Friday afternoon. He was united in marriage to Miss Phoebe McConnell, of Columbus Junction, who survives, also four daughters, Mrs. Lena Nesbit, of Indiana; Mrs. Edna Robeson and Mrs. A. W. Barnes, of Monmouth and Miss Martha Glass, a missionary in Egypt, where she has been the last 12 years, and who plans to sail in May for her home in Monmouth, where the family has made their home for a number of years.
Columbus Gazette, April 18, page 8
LEISCHER, MARY (RILEY)
Mrs. Mary Leischer, age 82, a former well known resident of Columbus City, died last week at Greenfield and was buried Thursday in the Beauchamp cemetery, near Crawfordsville. She was formerly Miss Mary Riley of Crawfordsville. After the death of her first husband, James Wooley, she lived in Columbus City and was married to Andy Leischer. His death occurred some years ago. The home has been at Griswold a number of years. Surviving are three sons: Harvey Wooley, Gray, Ind.; Carey Wooley, Sioux Falls, S. D. , and Joseph Wooley, Griswold and several sons and daughters by her second marriage.
Columbus Gazette, April 18, page 8
DAVIDSON, STELLA
(From Palo Alto Tribune, Emmetsburg, Iowa.)
Stella Ursula Davidson, daughter of Ray and Elsie McClennen Davidson, was born at Cylinder, Iowa, on a beautiful morning at 7:45, October 26, 1915, and left this world in the beauty of the morning, on April 15, 1935 at 8:45, age 19 years, 5 months, 19 days.
She entered school at Cylinder, graduating from the high school in 1933 at the age of 17. She was president of her class of six girls, all of whom she loved dearly. The following year she spent at home. Last September she enrolled in Junior college at Emmetsburg, and was very happy in her school work which she did with a will and true desire for knowledge, enjoying every part, particularly the choral work.
Stella was baptized when six years of age by Dr. J.J. Bushnell and joined the Methodist Episcopal church at Cylinder, September 1928. She was loyal to her part in Sunday school and church, willing to do the work of the Master whom she earnestly and lovingly served.
Until twelve years of age, she was strong and well. But an injury sustained from a hard fall taxed her physical endurance heavily. In spite of this handicap of ill health, she carried on without complaint, always brace and cheerful, an inspriation to her association. A great reader of good books, her mind was full of beautiful thoughts. She was prepared to die but wanted to live.
She leaves to mourn her departure her beloved mother and father, one brother, Merle, and his wife, Alice, whom she cherished as a sister, her aged paternal grandfather, John Davidson, other relatives and a host of friends.
Services were held Thursday afternoon, April 18, at 1:30 at the home and at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church at Cylinder. The service was conducted by Rev. J. H. Bounds, pastor of the church and Rev. W. G. Muhleman, superintendent of the Algona District. The mixed chorus of Emmetsburg Junior College, of which Stella was a member, sang two beautiful hymns for the servie at the church. Mrs. H. E. Soper of Emmetsburg sang, "A Letter From Home" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." The pallbearers were William Ketchen, Jr., Cecil Baker, Maurice Brennan, Jack Harrison, Lowell Sharp and Percy Larson. The girls of Stella's high school class acted as honorary pallbearers. They were Lynette Saldow, Helen Gaard, Bertha Gallagher and Norma Nelson Weir. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery at Emmetsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Davidson and Merle have the sincere sympathy of this community.
The following people from a distance were in attendance at the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Smith and Miss Helen Holiday of Morning Sun, Mr. and Mrs. John Gilles and John P. Davidson of Swea City and Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kluss and Glen Kluss of Fenton.
Morning Sun News-Herald, April 18, page 1 and May 9, 1935, page 5
GARRETT, EMMA (TUSTISON)
Mrs. Abbie Tustison received word last week of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Emma Garrett, who passed away March 19, in St. Luke's hospital, Seattle, Wash., following a stroke of paralysis. She was suddenly stricken in her home and lay in a state of coma for three weeks, never regaining consciousness.
Mrs. Garrett was a former Wapello resident, the daughter of Dr. Tustison, one of Wapello's pioneer physicians and surgeons. She celebrated her 73rdbirthday anniversary last November. Mrs. Garrett was a teacher for twenty-five years and the past ten years worked as a clerk in the registrar's office at the University. Her only son, Max; professor of English at the Washington University for fifteen years, died ten years ago. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ora Rood, of Seattle. She was a member of the Episcopal church and left her small estate to that denomination.
Wapello Republican, April 18, 1935, page 4.
LAMB, MARGARET E. (TISOR)
Mrs. Margaret E. Lamb passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Berry in Wapello, Wednesday morning at 12:45 after an illness of ten weeks with the flu.
Mrs. Margaret E. Lamb, daughter of Andrew and Sarah Tisor, Wapello, Iowa, was born May 22nd, 1855 and was united in marriage to Jas. H. Lamb June 8, 1878, who preceded her in death 26 years ago. Mrs. Lamb was united with the Christian church at Union, Iowa, later moving to Wapello where she has resided the greater part of her life. Their union was blessed with five daughters, Mrs. Rose Ashby, and Mrs. Nellie Berry of Wapello; Mrs. Eliza McGraw, Morning Sun; Mrs. MargaretKulp, Burlington and Mrs. Addie Noble, who passed away a year ago, and two sons,Thomas Lamb of Myrtle Point, Oregon; and John Lamb of Chicago, Illinois. She is also survived by two brothers, Ira and Frank Tisor of South Dakota and two sisters, Mrs. Sintha Beck, Custer, S. Dakota; and Mrs. Martha Steinberger. She also leaves 38 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held from the home this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Treverton Warren, with interment in the Wapello cemetery.
Pallbearers will be 6 grandsons of Mrs. Lamb, who are as follows: Elmer, Roger, Harry, and Neil Ashby, Marion McGraw and Ralph Berry.
Wapello Republican, April 18, 1935, page 4.
BOKE, SARAH ELIZABETH (HANFT)
Mrs. John Boke, a resident of this community her entire life, died at her home in Columbus City, at 12:20 a.m. Sunday morning, April 14th, after a brief illness of just a few days.
Sarah Elizabeth Hanft was born on the Hanft farm two miles south of Columbus City, December 15, 1866 and was aged 66 years, 3 months and 29 days. Her parents were John and Helena Hanft, well known pioneers of Louisa county.
She grew to womanhood in this community and September 19, 1886, she was united in marriage to A. J. Willet, who died May 20, 1934. They made their home near Columbus City and in Columbus City and in Columbus Junction until about thirteen years ago they moved to a farm near Cone which they made their home until the death of Mr. Willet.
Following his death Mrs. Willet moved to Columbus City where she was united in marriage, August 27, 1934, to John Boke, of Chicago, a former resident of this community and a boyhood friend of the family.
They continued to make their home in Columbus City and spent eight months very happily together. Just a few weeks ago they visited Chicago, South Bend and many other places of interest. Mrs. Boke was an indefatigable worker. She was ever willing to lend a helping hand or aid one in sorrow or distress and she enjoyed the esteem of many friends.
She is survived by her husband and one sister, Mrs. Reuben Heindel of Columbus City and one brother, George S. Hanft of this community besides many nephews and nieces. She is also survived by three stepchildren, Mrs. Vera Heinden of South Bend, Indiana; Mrs. Vina Merkle of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and John L. Boke Jr., of Chicago.
Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church of Columbus City Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by the Rev. H. E. Buss, pastor of the United Brethren church at Letts.
Mrs. Arthur Lieberknecht and Mrs. Ralph McCleary, of Letts sang "Face to Face" and "In the Garden" with Mrs. Buss at the organ. The closing number "No Night There" was sung by the Rev. Buss and Mrs. Lieberknecht with Mrs. McCleary at the organ.
The flowers were in charge of Misses Margaret James and Fay Hanft and Mrs. Richie.
The pallbearers were six nephews: C. J. Hanft, T. N. Hanft, E. H. Hanft, Hilton Hanft, Halle M. Hanft and Glen Willet.
Interment at Columbus City cemetery.
Those from a distance in attendance at the services were : Mrs. Kate E. Bierry, Mrs. Belle Flenner, Mrs. Jennie Hermley, Mrs. Dora Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kleindolph, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hoffman, all of Muscatine; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stevens, West Liberty; Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Cutkomp and Mrs. T. E Minor,Wapello.
Columbus Gazette, April 18, 1935, page 1
MEYERS, ORIGIN
Origin Meyers, 73, life long resident of this community, died at the Louisa county home last Thursday, April 11, of pernicious anemia. He was a farmer in this vicinity and had been at the home less than a year. He had no relatives.
Wapello Republican, April 25, 1935, page 1
GABLE, ROBERT B.
Robert Barton Gable, son of Thomas and Amanda (Pfeifer) Gable, was born at Wapello, Iowa, Oct. 26, 1889, and passed from this earthly life at Independence, Iowa, at 5 o'clock a.m. Sunday, April 21, 1935, aged 45 years, 5 months, and 25 days.
The immediate cause of his death was tuberculosis, from which he had suffered for six years, being in a sanitarium during this time, and confined to his bed the past year.
On Friday, April 12, his sister, Mrs. Myrtle Caparoon of this place, received a telegram to come at once, that her brother was dying. The following Sunday, April 14, in company with another brother, Chas. Gable of Cedar Rapids, she visited the sick man. On their departure they promised to visit him again on Easter Sunday. During the following week his sister wrote him a comforting letter, repeating the promise to visit him again.
Very early Easter morning, Mrs. Caparoon left for Cedar Rapids where she was joined by her brother, taking with them flowers, fruits and other delicacies for the sick man, also copies of the Wapello Republican and a picture of the deceased mother and brother that he had asked for. They stopped at an oil station and were told there was a telephone call for them. It proved to be an announcement of their brother's death, which had occurred at 5 o'clock that morning. It came as a terrible shock to them, as they hoped that they might be permitted to be with him and comfort and cheer him once more, but God, who doeth all things well, in His loving kindness and tender mercy, called him to eternal rest and joy in Heaven.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and one brother, Jesse. He is survived by his brother, Chas. Gable of Cedar Rapids, his sister, Mrs. Myrtle Caparoon of Wapello, three nephews and four nieces.
The body was brought to Wapello, where funeral services were held from the Caparoon home on Monday afternoon by the Rev. Jesse Huddle. Mr. and Mrs. Huddlesang "Face to Face" and "The Beautiful River" and Mrs. Albert Knight and Mrs. R. R. Wood sang "Sometime We'll Understand."
The pallbearers were: Marion Barnes, Ray Adams, Floyd Smith, Albert Knight, Ellard Gore and Jesse Ives.
He was laid to rest in Wapello's beautiful city of the dead.
Wapello Republican, April 25, 1935, page 1 and 4.
BEBB, ROBERT DEARMOND
Funeral services were held at the Conesville Grace Reformed church Easter Sunday afternoon at 2:30 for Robert Dearmond Bebb, nine, who died Friday afternoon.
The Rev. E. Jasmann conducted the services. Miss Virginia Stauffer and Miss Lorene Maxwell sang: "Some Day We'll Understand" and "Precious Jewels." Flower attendants were Mrs. Forest Maxwell, Mrs. Dennis Christiansen, Misses Esther Moats, Daisy Kemp and Amilda Emberson.
Pallbearers were" Glen Nicholson, Glen Jarrard, Raymond Lutz, Rufus Bullis, Leroy and LeMoyne Heither.
Burial was in the Conesville cemetery.
The services were largely attended, the church being filled beyond its seating capacity and many were standing in the aisles.
His Sunday school class and teacher, Miss Dollie Jones, attended the services in a body. His day school teacher, Miss Moats, acted as one of the flower attendants. The services were also held on the birthday anniversary of his father.
Robert was the only child of Austin and Gertrude Hill Bebb. He was born on April 30, 1926 in Conesville at the I. W. Jones home and was the only child born in this house in fifty years. He died on April 19, Good Friday afternoon at about 3:30 on the farm of his great grandfather, Israel Hill, where his mother spent his girlhood days and grew to womanhood. Robert lacked eleven days of attaining his ninth birthday.
He was Robert D. Bebb the second being given the name of his grandfather Bebb.
Robert was taken sick about two weeks previous to his death with measles, followed by glandular trouble fever, then pneumonia. His condition was not considered critical by his parents until a short time before his death and it came as a great shock to all.
Robert was an exceptionally bright boy and the pride of his parents. Many have remarked when meeting him what a polite little boy he was. He was a member of the Grace Reformed Sunday school and a regular attendant. When asked by his Sunday school teacher what he would like to be when he grew up he replied "a preacher."
Robert has preached a beautiful sermon is his short life.
He attended the Conesville school being in the third grade. His parents got him a pony this spring which he rode to school and the familiar little fellow with his pony will be greatly missed.
Robert is deeply mourned by his parents, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Bebb and Samuel Hill, several uncles, aunts and cousins among whom he was a favorite.
His passing has made heaven nearer and dearer to them
Jesus has taken a beautiful bud
Out of our garden of love.
Borne it away to the city of God
Home of the angels above.
Full blooming flowers alone will not do
Some must be young and ungrown.
So the sweet buds He is gathering too,
Beautiful gems of His throne.
Blooming in beauty in Heaven they are
Blooming for you and for me
We shall behold them again by and by
Beautiful flowers on high.
Among those from a distance who attended the service were : John Hill and son, Earl, Mrs. Ed Barnard, Mrs. Hinman and daughter, Miss Bessie, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. McKee, Miss Flossie Morris, Mrs. Stella Nyenhuis, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McCullough, Lyle and Maxine, Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCullough, Mrs. Guy Honts and Ferral Dean and John Coffin, all of Muscatine; Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Askren, Wapello; Mr. and Mrs. Eben Williams and four children, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Bebb and two children, Columbus Junction; Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Foster, West Liberty, Mr. and Mrs. Hall Estle, West Branch; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Porter and William and Mrs. Agnes Hankins, Nichols; Miss Eva McKee, DeKalb, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. Adam Crist, daughter, Virgie, Shell Rock; Mr. and Mrs. Jessse Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Johnson, Laura Hill of Cedar Rapids.
Columbus Gazette, April 25, 1935, page 8
LUCKEY, CLAUDIA MAE
Claudia Mae Luckey, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luckey, former residents of this community, died at the Soldier's Orphans home at Davenport, at 11:30 a.m. Monday. The body was brought to this city Monday night and taken to the house of her aunt, Mrs. J. A. Green.
Claudia Mae was born on a farm south of Columbus Junction, October 18, 1932, and since the death of her parents she has made her home at Davenport.
She is survived by four sisters and one brother, Pauline and Maxine, of Des Moines, Betty and Wanda, of Independence and Burdette of Woodward.
Short funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Green at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon after which the body was taken to the Methodist church at Fredonia where services were held at 2:30 conducted by the Rev. W. A. Samp.
The Rev. and Mrs. Samp sang" "Asleep in the Arms of Jesus" and "Precious Jewels" with Mrs. Wm. Dunn at the piano.
The pallbearers were: Don Kemp, Harry Snyder, Henry Orr and Billy Luckey.
Burial was in the Indian Creek cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, April 25, 1935, page 7
TOLLE, BLANCHE (CECIL)
Friends and relatives here have received word of the death of Mrs. Blanche Cecil Tolle at Port Arthur, Texas. Here death occurred on Easter morning at 8:30 after a few weeks illness of anemia. Mrs. Tolle was the daughter of Charles and Millie Gay Cecil of Hedrick and former Conesville people. She is survived by her husband, J. C. Tolle and a three year old son, her parents, two sisters, Helen and Edith and two brothers, Dick and John. All of the family of Hedrick went to Port Arthur to attend the funeral service. Mrs. Cecil had been with her daughter for the past few weeks.
Columbus Gazette, April 25, 1935, page 7
GRAY, THOMAS H.
Thomas H. Gray, U. S. deputy marshall who died recently at Burlington following an auto accident, was a student of the Eastern Iowa Normal, Grandview in 1876 and a classmate of Mrs. E. B. Tucker. His wife, who was with him in the car at the time of the accident, also died as a result of injuries received. Their home was in Keokuk.
Columbus Gazette, April 25, 1935, page 1
KIlPATRICK, AMANDA ELLEN (MCCULLEY)
The funeral services of Mrs. Neil Kilpatrick, whose death was briefly noted in last week's News-Herald, were held at Sharon Reformed Presbyterian church Friday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. M. W.Doughterty, assisted by Dr. E. L. McKnight, a former pastor at Sharon. The interment was at Sharon cemetery.
Among the relatives here for the funeral services were: Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Milligan and children of Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Kilpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kilpatrick of Burlington; Dr. and Mrs. R. I. Kilpatrick of Mediapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCulley, Miss Havel McCulley and Harlan McCulley of Grandview; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Allen of Letts.
Amanda Ellen McCully was born at Primrose in Lee county, Iowa, January 28, 1850, and departed this life April 24 at 8:45 p.m. at her home in Garland. In 1865 the family moved to the Grandview community. After the marriage of her sister, Mrs. Belle McElhinney, she made her home with them until after her marriage to Mr. Neil Kilpatrick, December 23, 1873. Since that time she has made her home in the Sharon community. She was left a widow October 1, 1929. The following children survive her: Robert of Mediapolis; Charles M. and Clifford of Burlington; Lela Bergen of Hemet, Cal. and Bertha Milligan of Des Moines, andAdella at home. Fifteen grandchildren, one great grandchild, Freddie Halstrom, of Hemet, Cal., one brother, Robert McCulley of Hastings, Neb. And two half sisters, Misses Cora and Eva McCulley of Winterset, Iowa, also survive her.
Mrs. Kilpatrick was a life long member of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian church. Truly she was a mother in Israel ministering to all about her. She was a fountain of love, joy and peace. Her cheerfulness even in suffering lingers as a pleasant, helpful memory with her family and many friends.
Morning Sun News-Herald, April 25, 1935, page 1 May 2, 1935, page 1
MCKEEVER, ARCHIE
James McKeever received a message Sunday morning telling him of the death of a brother, Archie McKeever, 85, at his home at Farmington, Ill., following a brief illness. He was a pioneer resident of Farmington. Mr. and Mrs. McKeever and son William of this place attended the funeral services which were held Tuesday afternoon at Farmington.
Morning Sun News-Herald, May 2, 1935, page 5
MICKEY, W. O.
Mrs. I. M. Jamison received word this week of the death of her brother, W. O. Mickey, 74, of Osceola, Nebr., who passed away Tuesday. He was born in Fairview vicinity, this county, but has made his home at Osceola for a number of years. He is survived by the widow and seven children.
Morning Sun News-Herald, May 2, 1935, page 5
DEAN, MARY S.
Mediapolis New Era News.--Mrs. Mary S. Dean was born August 4, 1857, and died at her home in Kingston, Iowa, Saturday, April 27, 1935.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Dean, of Sperry, and was united in marriage to Newton Dean December 14, 1874, at Buchanan, West Virginia.
She united with and was baptized in the Methodist church in West Virginia about sixty years ago.
She leaves to mourn her death, ten children: George Dean, at home; Allen Dean, Willard Dean, and Mrs. Etta Walker, of near Kingston; Mrs. May Steffner, of Sperry; Orval Dean, Clay Dean and Harry Dean, of Morning Sun; Robert Dean, of Canada, and Mrs. Mary Cline, of Huntington, Indiana. Also twenty-three grandchildren, one great grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. J. O. Miller, of Kingston and Mrs. Kittie Jackson, of Independence, Mo., and one brother, Jacob Dean, of Sperry.
The funeral service was held Monday afternoon at the M. E. church in Kingston. Interment in the Loper cemetery, near Sperry.
Morning Sun News-Herald, May 2, 1935, page 5
WALL, ELIZABETH (HILL)
Mrs. Elizabeth Wall, 84, for many years a resident of Oakland township, died at her home at 5:25 p.m. Thursday after an eight month's illness She had been bedfast for the past two months. Old age and complications caused death.
Mrs. Wall was born in Indiana the daughter of Daniel and Matilda Hughes Hill. The family moved to Iowa when she was a child and settled in Oakland township where Mrs. Wall continued to live until 16 years ago. At that time she moved to Conesville and has since resided here.
She was married to William Wall, November 29, 1869 at the family home with Squire Davis officiating. Mrs. Wall was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ella Crocker of Sherman, N. Y., who cared for her mother the past two months and Miss Maude Wall, of Columbus Junction. Two stepchildren, Al Wall, of Conesville and George Wall of Lone Tree, four grandchildren, 20 step grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church. The Rev. Harry Strong, pastor was in charge, assisted by the Rev. E. Jasmann of the Grace Reformed church. Mrs. G. M. Buser and Mrs. Ferral Hardmansang, "It Is Well With My Soul" and "The Old Rugged Cross" accompanied by Mrs.Kelly McKee.
Flower attendants were Mrs. Eleanor Wehr and Mrs. J. C. Richie.
Pallbearers were: C. R. Chown, J. F. Coffin, John Bebb, James McKee, Frank Gooch and Lewis McCullough.
Burial was in the Beechem (Beauchamp)cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, May 2, 1935, page 1
SYPHRIT, JOSEPH R.
Joseph R. Syphrit, 78, native and lifelong resident of Louisa county, died at 10 a.m., Friday, April 26, at his home east of town. He underwent amputation of his right foot last Wednesday as a result of gangrene.
Mr. Syphrit was born Dec. 7, 1856, at Grandview, Iowa. He attended Iowa Normal school there, and after graduation in 1885, taught in this section of the state, serving on the Normal faculty for one year. His latter years were spent on a farm on Harrison Hill, specializing in small fruits.
On Sept. 1, 1884, Mr. Syphrit and Miss Amy Fitzgerald were united in marriage. She, with three sons, Roy A., Cairo; Leo, West Middlesex, Pa., andJoseph, Pangburn, Ask.; a sister, Mrs. Charles Hendrex of Letts, and a brother,William, of Wapello, survive. A daughter died in infancy, and one son, Glen, was killed in action in the World war.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fairview Methodist church, with Rev. O. G. Orcutt of Morning Sun, assisted by Dr. J. R. Fraser, in charge. Burial was in the Wapello cemetery.
In his quiet, unassuming way, Mr. Syphrit won the respect of all who knew him, and was a good citizen, neighbor and friend. He was public spirited and interested in the permanent welfare of his neighborhood. He served his community as township clerk and secretary of various organizations in an able and acceptable manner.
Mr. and Mrs. Syphrit celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last September, when a large number of relatives and friends gathered at their home to extend congratulations and best wishes for a continued useful and happy life.
Wapello Republican, May 2, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, May 2, 1935, page 1
ALTENBERND, PAUL EDWARD
Paul Edward Altenbernd, only child of Curtis C. and Esther Crull Altenberndwas born February 14, 1934. After a short stay of one year, two months and twelve days upon this earth, he departed to be with Jesus Friday afternoon, April 26th, having met with an accident which caused his death. He was a sturdy child with an unusually sunny disposition and had the love and affection of all who knew him.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis C. Altenbernd of Muscatine and grandparents, Mr. George Crull of Fredonia, Iowa; Mrs. John B.Brooks of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and great grandmother, Mrs. Emma Crull of Fredonia, Iowa and a host of other relatives and friends.
There is many a weary footsore lamb
That no tender arms enfold;
But forever at rest,
On the shepherd's breast
Is our wee white lamb in the fold.
We had a little treasure once,
He was our joy and pride,
We loved him, oh perhaps too much
For soon he slept and died.
Oh, hearts are mourning, and our darling's gone
That are longing his face to behold,
Thank God for the care
That protects him there,
The wee white lamb in the fold.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from the Hoffman Funeral Home and at two o'clock at the Walnut Street Baptist church by the Rev. Tom Fogelsong, pastor of the First Christian church.
George Davidson and Marian Zimmerman sang "Safe In the Arms of Jesus" accompanied by Mabel Christians and at the cemetery the Bible class sang "What A Friend We Have in Jesus."
Flower attendants were: Esther Tolorg, Irene Whitlock, Lorraine McCormackand Dorothy Kindler.
Pallbearers were: Orrin Sell, Herbert Brudtkuhl, David Altenbernd and DeRoy DeLew.
Burial in the Indian Creek cemetery.
Those who attended the funeral from out of Muscatine were : Mr. Geo. Crull, Mr. and Mrs. Guy R. Crull and Fay, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Crull, Mrs. Emma Crull, all of Columbus Junction, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. John B. Brooks, Cedar Rapids, Iowa;Mrs. W. R. Witmer, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Witmer, Mr. Robert Witmer, Mr. and Mrs. John Witmer, all of Moscow, Iowa; Miss Violet Stratton, of West Branch; Mr. Ernest Geertz, Frieda, Robert and Carl, Myrtle Lendt, all of West Liberty; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Emmack, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Emmack, all of Fairfield, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Crull of Washington, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reinemund and son, Robert of Davenport.
Columbus Gazette, May 2, 1935, page 1
MILLER, ALICE MARIE (GUNNELS)
Mrs. Delmar Miller died at her home at Wapello, Tuesday morning April 30that eight o'clock at the age of 27 years, 4 months and 7 days. Her maiden name was Alice Marie Gunnels.
On September 9, 1928, she was united in marriage to Delmar Miller and to this union two children were born, Geraldine Marie, age 6 years and William Charles, age one year and 7 months.
Besides her husband and children, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gunnels, two brothers, Carl and Raymond Gunnels and one sister, Mrs. Beulah Pretz.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Presbyterian church in Wapello.
Burial in the Wapello cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, May 2, 1935, page 1
WALTER, JOHN
John F. Walter, 71, died at Hershey hospital at 1:10 p.m. Monday after an illness of one week. Cerebral hemorrhage caused his death.
Mr. Walter was born on September 20, 1863, near Grandview and he engaged in farming in that community practically all of his life.
Surviving are his widow, Ella Haas Walter; three daughters, Mildred Walterand Mrs. Otto Grothe both of Muscatine and Mrs. Carl Sylvester of Kansas City, Mo.; two sons, Earl Walter of Grandview and Dan Walter of Burlington.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Grandview Community church. Burial in the Grandview cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, May 2, 1935, page 1
Wapello Republican, May 2, 1935, page 1
WILLCOXON, LAWRENCE P.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Maddux, Flossie and Arthur, Mr. Wm. Maddux and daughter,Joanne and Virgil Stanford were in Muscatine last Friday afternoon and attended the funeral services of Mr. Lawrence P. Willcoxon, age 30, at the Hoffman funeral home at 2:30. Mr. Willcoxon, construction foreman at the Herbert Gettert firm died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hershey Hospital after a two weeks illness with double pneumonia. He was born September 1, 1904, in Holt Summit, Mo., and had lived in Muscatine two years. He was married May 23, 1926 to Miss Charlene Hastings of Lorraine, Ill., in Hannibal, Mo.
His widow, a daughter, Roma, three brothers and his mother, Mrs. Eva Henley, Jefferson City, Mo., survive.
Burial was in the Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Willcoxon was well known around Wapello as he lived here three years ago and was foreman for the Ryan Construction Co. at that time.
Wapello Republican, May 2, 1935, page 1
GABRIEL, CAROLYN VERLEE
Carolyn Verlee, daughter of Velma and Leland Gabriel, was born March 1, 1934 at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Buswell of Purdin, Missouri and departed this life April 28, 1935 aged one year, one month and 28 days.
She leaves to mourn her passing besides the heartbroken parents, four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Gabriel, Columbus Junction; Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Buswell, Purdin Missouri, four aunts, Mrs. C. E. Paetz, Muscatine, Iowa; Mrs. Chas. Kelley, Davenport, Iowa; Mrs. Cecil DeLeeur, Muscatine, Iowa and Mrs. Merle Wohler, Purdin, Missouri, three uncles, C. L. Gabriel, Detroit, Michigan; C. R. Gabriel, Fort Amadiere Panama and Carl Kenneth Gabriel of Columbus Junction, Iowa.
Four great grandparents also survive her passing.
Funeral services were held April 29 at Purdin and the body was laid to rest near there.
A precious one from us is gone
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in our homes
That never can be filled.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon His love has given
And though the body slumbers here
The soul is safe in Heaven.
Columbus Gazette, May 2, 1935, page 1
STEPHENS, RUTH (McCHESNEY)
Mrs. Ruth Stephens, daughter of J. T. Stephens and Rebecca McChesney, was born in Mercer county, Ill., October 13, 1848, and passed from this earthly life at her home four miles north of here after a long illness, at 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 22, 1935, aged 86 years, 6 months and 16 days.
Her family moved to Toolesboro in 1860, and she was united in marriage to David Stephens,( error in publication, "Dec. 18, marriage to David Stephens, Dec. 24,years ago.") Eight children survive as follows: Mrs. Jennie Utter, Mrs. Lillian McLaughlin and Mrs. Nellie Guthrie, Wapello; Mrs. Lydia Graville, Randolph, Wis.,Jesse, Muscatine, Chester, at home; Glen and Mrs. Fern Cocklin, Grandview.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the home, with Rev. Treverton Warren officiating. Burial was at the Grandview cemetery.
Wapello Republican, May 2, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, May 2, 1935, page 1
STEPHENS, "MOTHER"
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the home, with Rev. Treverton Warren officiating. Burial was at the Grandview cemetery.
Mother Stephens was the last survivor of the old people in the neighborhood, when she came as a bride when she w was married, to a home 2 ½ miles south of Grandview which had been prepared for her by her husband, and has resided there continuously, except one year, which was spent in Grandview after her husband's death September 1, 1912.
Mother Stephens was a wonderful woman. She entered upon her duties unafraid, fearless, courageously, never faltering. She was a kind loving wife and mother, never tiring of well doing, and was sent for, far and near in the neighborhood, in time of sickness and to sit by the bedside when death entered. In the older days when the doctor was not available as today, many a little life has been ushered into the world with her help, yet never neglecting her own little flock.
She had a kind and loving disposition, doing her part in a quiet, unassuming way. It can be well said, "Verily she shall receive her reward." She was converted and united with the M. E. church at Grandview during the Smith Brothers revival, the winter of 1886, and has been a faithful member ever since, attending services as long as her health would permit and an active member of the Missionary Society and Bible Class until the past year. She will be missed from the old home by her loved ones but was willing to go, speaking of it at different times saying she was ready and unafraid. She could leave us no greater heritage than her beautiful, kind and unselfish life. Thus the passing of a noble woman.
The pallbearers were the same as the ones that carried their father to his last resting place twenty years ago. Three sons and three sons-in-laws. Two songs, "Face to Face" and "Asleep in Jesus" were beautifully sung by Earl Smith and Wife. Mrs. O'Neal, a neighbor was in charge of the flowers.
"No one knows the silent heartaches
Only those who have lost can tell
Of the grief that's borne in silence
Of the one we loved so well.
More and more each day we'll miss you,
Some may think the wound will heal;
Little do they know the sorrow
That's within our hearts concealed.
Mother dear, we are lonesome.
And we'll miss your loving face
Your sweet way, we'll always remember
And there's no one to take your Place."
Wapello Republican, May 9, 1935, page 4
BALCOFF, REV. T. M.
The Rev. T. M. Balcoff, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church of Columbus Junction, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at Kirkwood, Ill. where he and his wife had gone that day by auto.
The body was brought back to Columbus Junction by C. A. Stephens, funeral director, Tuesday night.
Rev. Balcoff served two pastorates of the Presbyterian church in Columbus Junction. His first pastorate began in 1911 and terminated five years later, His present term began September 1, 1932.
Besides the widow, a son, Charles of Michigan, and a daughter, Meredith, who is a student in Intermont College for Women, Bristol, Virginia, survive.
Wapello Republican, May 2, 1935, page 1 and May 9, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, May 2, 1935, page 1
GIPPLE, HARVE W.
L. U Gipple of Letts, received word Tuesday of the death of his brother, Harve W. Gipple, 74, of Rogers, Ark. He was the son of G. W. and Mary Gipple and was born in Concord township, Louisa county. He lived in or near Letts for 25 years when he moved to Audubon county. There he married Lenna Jones and later removed to Arkansas.
Surviving are the wife, two daughters and four sons. Three brothers and three sisters also survive, C. W. Gipple and L. U. Gipple, and Mrs. Anna Hudlerof Letts, Mrs. Carrie Holtz of Sweetland, Mrs. Emma Sharp of Omaha and Mrs. E. B.Gipple of Winfield.
He was preceded in death by one son, his parents and one sister, Mrs. Cythia Dollarhide.
Burial was made at Rogers, Ark.
Wapello Republican, May 9, 1935, page 1
JOHNS, DAVID
David Johns, who resided on his farm west of Columbus Junction for twenty-one years and who has lived in recent years at Crawfordsville, died at his home there at eight o'clock Wednesday evening following a brief illness although he had not been in good health for some time.
David Johns was the son of Daniel and Ann Johns and was born near Iowa City, August 18, 1865. He was united in marriage to Miss Anna Davis of the Welsh Neighborhood, February 7, 1893. They lived on a farm near Iowa City for one year and then moved to a farm west of Columbus Junction in which community they lived until 1915 when they moved to Crawfordsville.
Mr. Johns was well esteemed by all who knew him. He was a quiet unassuming man who had many friends. He was a member of the Crawfordsville United Presbyterian church.
He is survived by his wife and three children: D. Dwight Jones, of Prividence,R. I.; Mrs. Verle Edwards, Portland, Oregon and Mrs. Rosina White, Crawfordsville, Iowa.
He is also survived by four grandchildren and his stepmother, Mrs. Anna Johns, of Long Springs.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the United Presbyterian church at Crawfordsville conducted by the Rev. S. F. Wenger.
The pallbearers were: Rees Davis, Harvey Davis, Edward Rees, Hughie Davis, E. V. Humphrey and F. E. Humphrey.
Music was usng by a quartet the members of which were: Clarence Davis, Bruce Hanna, John White and Kenneth Rhea.
Burial in Cambrian cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, May 9, 1935, page 1
GUINN, HARRY J.
Harry J. Guinn, a nephew of J. D. Guinn of near Ainsworth and a former resident of this community, was taken by death at Creighton, Nebraska. The following obituary is taken from the Creighton News, of Creighton, Nebraska, May 2nd.
Following a month's illness, Harry Guinn passed away at his home on Thursday evening at 8:30. When but a small child he was a victim of scarlet and typhoid fever, which left him in a weakened condition. When taken ill with influenza and complications he had not the strength to combat the disease, and although everything in medical science was done for his relief it proved to be without avail and he gradually grew weaker until death claimed him
Harry John Guinn, son of John and Mary Guinn, was born at Ainsworth, Iowa, on May 15, 1893, and died at the age of 41 years, 11 months and 10 days.
When a small boy he moved with his parents to Beaver City, Nebraska, and there became a member of the Christian church. Later he came with his parents to Creighton where he since made his home
The deceased was familiarly known as "Mike" and was a young man of quiet disposition. He was honest and upright and had accumulated a large number of acquaintances who will miss him
Besides his father, he leaves to mourn three sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Elsie Crisp of Creighton and Mrs. Eva Clapp and Mrs. Murial Wright of Plainview;Dewey and Clair Guinn of Creighton. His mother preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the federated church with Rev. Ramseyer officiating. Three songs were sung by Rev. Ramseyer and Orville and Alfred Clough, with Mrs. Ramseyer as accompaniest. The church was filled with friends who had come to a fitting and last tribute to their departed friend. A nice display of floral offerings surrounded the casket. Interment was in the Plainview cemetery.
Relatives here to attend the last rites included: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Towleand Mr. and Mrs. Frank Towle of Lincoln, Vaulney Towle of Surprise, Nebraska andMr. and Mrs. J. C. Guinn and sons, Clifford and Clayton, of Laurel.
Columbus Gazette, May 9, 1935, page 6
CALDWELL, JOHN J.
John J. Caldwell, a well known and prominent farmer of this community, died at Mercy hospital in Burlington Sunday evening, May 7th, following an illness, with pneumonia. Mr. Caldwell worked in the field at home up to a few days before he took sick with pneumonia and was taken to Mercy for treatment. He gradually grew worse and the end came early Sunday evening.
The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Union church, conducted by the Rev. W. J. Giffin, the services being attended by a large number of friends and neighbors. Mrs. L. R. Pierce, Mrs. E. W. Browning, Lowery Willsonand Theo Hewitt sang, with Mrs. C. W. Butler as accompanist. The interment was made at Elmwood cemetery, the pallbearers being nephews of the deceased, Milton, Laurence and Bruce Delzell, Samuel McElhinney, Glen Caldwell and Howard Caldwell.
The following relatives were called for the funeral services: Dr. Frank Williams and Alfred Williams of Villisca; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Willson of Colo, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Willson of Rock Island; Milton Delzell of Chariton, Iowa;Carl Brown of West Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Swanson of Bonaparte; Mr. and Mrs. Will McCulley of Grandview; Frank Heizer and Paul Heizer of New London; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kilpatrick and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kilpatrick of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. John Blick and daughter and Mrs. Blick of Washington.
John Jamison Caldwell, son of Milton and Martha Caldwell, was born on the old homestead southwest of Morning Sun, Iowa, November 8, 1868. He was the second son in a family of six children, one sister having passed away in infancy.
With the exception of about ten years, he resided during his entire life on the farm where he was born. On February 17, 1915, he was united in marriage withTillie Willson. To this union were born three children, all of whom survive.
Mr. Caldwell was a well-known and highly respected citizen. He was a life-long member of the United Presbyterian church of Morning Sun, which congregation he served as elder, trustee and faithful member.
The following members of his family and household survive; His wife, Mrs.Tillie Caldwell; three children, John, Paul, and Betty; one step-son, Howard Willson of Colo, Iowa; a step-daughter, Mrs. Pauline Blick of Washington, Iowa; a number of nephews and nieces and also, two brothers and two sisters; Elmer E., Ella J., Wilbur W., and Mrs. Inez Delzell, all of Morning Sun and vicinity.
A host of friends in the church and community join with the family in mourning his departure.
Morning Sun News-Herald, May 9, 1935, page 1
CLEVENGER, THOMAS
Thomas Clevenger, 67, longtime resident of Muscatine and Louisa counties, died at his home last Friday, after an extended illness of bronchial pneumonia.
Mr. Clevenger was born April 21, 1868, in DeKalb county, Mo., the son ofSamuel and Sarah Clevenger. He lived for a number of years in Davis county, Mo., where he was married to Sarah Plowman, December 14, 1893. Later the couple lived on farms in Muscatine and Louisa counties and later moved to Letts.
Surviving are his widow and daughter, Mrs. Maude Axtell. A daughter, Mrs. Margaret Etter, passed several years ago and a son who died in infancy. A brother, living in Kansas, and a sister, residing in Missouri, 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday from the residence. The Rev. W. S. Moore was in charge. Burial was made in Letts cemetery.
Wapello Republican, May 16, 1935, page 1
WILSON, SAM
Word reached Wapello Saturday evening of the death of Sam Wilson who succumbed following an appendicitis operation at his home at Maywood, Calif., Saturday, May 11th.
Sam Wilson, youngest son of Sam Wilson of this city, was born at Galesburg, Ill., August 31, 1897. He graduated from the Morning Sun high school and enlisted in the World War with Co. C. 168th Infantry, Rainbow Division, at the age of 19, after the war he went to California where he was united in marriage and their union was blessed with two sons, Roger, 3 years and Floyd, 1 year.
He also leaves his father and brothers Melvin and James of Wapello beside many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held in Maywood, California, Tuesday, May 14th at 2 p.m.
Wapello Republican, May 16, 1935, page 1
WILSON, WOODROW
Woodrow Wilson, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson of Columbus Junction, died Wednesday at the state hospital, Woodward, Ia., where he had been a patient for the past seven years.
He was born July 26, 1915. Surviving are his parents, three brothers,Clarence of Redfield, George and Charles at home; four sisters, Marietta, Juanita and Agnes Wilson at Woodward, and Mrs. Paul Crossley of Conesville and his aged grandmother, Mrs. Rose Alloway of Columbus Junction.
The body will be taken to Columbus Junction for funeral services at the Stephens Funeral home Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Columbus City cemetery.
Wapello Republican, May 16, 1935, page 1
REED, JAMES
James Reed, who had been at the county home about 25 years, passed away Sunday night and 7:30 and the body was taken to the Stevens funeral home in Columbus Junction. He had been in poor health about three weeks.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Grandview cemetery where burial was made.
Wapello Republican, May 16, 1935, page 1
NEAL, ARABELLE M. (STRAIN)
The funeral services for Mrs. Marion Neal, 84, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Wagner, at Corning, were held Friday at the United Presbyterian church at Crawfordsville,
She was Miss Arabelle M. Strain and was born January 9, 1851. She was united in marriage in 1860 to Marion Neal one of the Neal brothers, who were the founders of Crawfordsville. Mr. Neal, who was a Civil war veteran, died in 1915. Mrs. Neal spent all her life in Crawfordsville and vicinity until a few years ago when she went to live with her daughter.
Surviving are the two daughters, Mrs. Wagner of Corning and Mrs. Walter Sewall, of California.
Columbus Gazette, May 17, 1935, page 6
HEINOLD, SAMUEL
S. W. Heinold Takes His Own Life: Oakville and community was greatly shocked Saturday afternoon when the word was passed that S. W. Heinold had taken his own life. About 2:30 o'clock at his home in Oakville he shot himself with a 22 rifle , the bullet entering the right side of his head. He never regained consciousness. Mr. Heinold was quite ill with bronchial pneumonia early in January and since that time his friends had noticed that he seemed to be worried, and no doubt poor health caused him to end his life.
Obituary: Samuel W. Heinold was born at east Lyon, Illinois, December 28, 1885. He was the son of George H. and Christina Heinold, both deceased. He grew to manhood in Illinois, and on May 6, 1907, was united in marriage to Miss Pauline Kugler, of Clasna Park, Ill, their marriage being solemnized at Watseka, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Heinold spent the year of 1910 on his father's farm southeast of Oakville, and then returned to Illinois February 9, 1920 they again moved to Oakville where they have since resided. Mr. Heinold followed farming until the first of the year, when he purchased the meat market, and was operating it at the time of his death.
To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Heinold was born five children who with their mother survive. They are Netti, of Columbus Junction; Levi, Elmer and Lloyd at home, and Mildred, who is taking a nurse's training course in Burlington. He is also survived by four brothers, John and Fred, of Peoria; George, of Roanoke, andHerman, at Shelton, Wash.; three half brothers William, of New Boston, Iowa,Herman, of Rock Island, and Benjamin of Morton, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Reckhemmer and Miss Louisa Heinold, of Claytonville, Ill., and Mrs. Charles Pierce, of Kouts, Ind., and one half sister, Mrs. Rachel Calhoun, of Morton, Ill. One sister preceded him in death.
The sympathy of neighbors and friends is extended to the wife and children in their sad hour of bereavement.
The funeral services were held from the M. E. Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Geo. G. Hunt of Burlington, and Rev. W. W. Griffith of Oakville. The church was filled to overflowing with relatives and friends who came to pay a last tribute to the departed. Burial was in the Edwards cemetery.
The following relatives and friends from a distance were in attendance at the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. John Neust, Mrs. Charles Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Heinold, Mr. and Mrs. John Heinold and Mrs. Heinold, of Kouts, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. John Heinold and two daughters and son-in-law, Alfred Mauer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heinold, Lovina and Hilda Reckhemmer, Peoria; Geo. Heinold and Mrs. Ida Fischer, Roanoke, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hesselbing and three daughters, Mr. and Mrs.Henry Reckhemmer, Mr. and Mrs. George Reckhemmer, Mrs. Nettie Knapp and daughter,Mrs. Louise Heinold, Claytonsville, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heinold and son,Mrs. S. A. Kuntz, Mrs. Roland Calhoun, Benjamin Reinhol, Henry V. Bair, Morton, Ill; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Enz and children, Miss Minnie Kugler, Fred and Carl Kugler, John Enz, Osanna Park, Ill.; Mrs. Louise Herlander, Springfield, Ill.';Mrs. Katherine Rhuel, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heinold and children, New Boston, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Heinold and son, Rock Island, Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Swanson and family, Mrs. Emily Kellerale, Mrs. Lewis Penrod and children, , Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. H. J. McCleary, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Leonhard and J. C. Douglas, Columbus Junction.
Eleven nurses from Mercy hospital, Burlington, were also present at the services.
Oakville Sentinel, May 16, 1935, page 1
Wapello Republican, May 16, 1935, page 4
MCCONNELL, CORA LEA (MALLORY)
Cora Lea Mallory, daughter of Harmon and Mary Ann Mallory, born April 11, 1861, at the homestead near Wapello, where she grew to woman much loved and respected.
She was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. She was married toTruman Lord, Dec., 8, 1881, and to their union was born one son, Harmon Ray, who was born September 6, 1882, and died Nov. 1, 1889. Truman Lord died Oct. 2, 1886, at their home in Kansas. After Mr. Lord's death she returned to Iowa for a short time. She then took up residence in Winigan, Mo. She was married to Will McConnell September 4, 1888. To this union was born one son, Lawrence, born Jan. 27, 1894. She spent a number of years in Sullivan and Barton counties, Mo.
After the death of Mr. McConnell she has spent the last few years at the home of her son, Lawrence, at Englewood, Colo., where she passed away May 10, 1935. She leaves to mourn her passing, one son, Lawrence, and family, one foster daughter, Florence Wolf of Lockwood, Mo., one sister, Mrs. Hettie Crow, Wapello, one brother, W. R. Mallory, Denver, Colo., seven grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held at the Baptist church at Winigan, Mo., byRev. Condy. Burial was made in the Price cemetery at Winigan.
Wapello Republican, May 16, 1935, page 1 and May 23, 1935, page 4.
PETERS, RICHARD
Richard Peters, one of the pioneers of the Welsh neighborhood and Louisa county, died Sunday morning at six o'clock at the University hospital in Iowa City, where he had gone a few days previously for medical treatment.
Richard Peters, son of Lewis and Jane Peters, was born April 28, 1854 in Towyn, Meirioneth Shire, North Wales.
He was married December 8, 1877 to Miss Gwen Davis of Lianegryn, Wales and their 57th anniversary was celebrated at their home here last winter.
Fifty-two years ago they came to America and have made their home in this community with the exception of seven years spent in Washington county.
Mr. Peters was one of six children, three of whom are still living, Daniel H. of Columbus Junction; Lewis of Cambria, Wisconsin and Evan of Los Angeles, California. Two sisters died in Wales.
After living on a farm for many years Mr. and Mrs. Peters purchased a home on South Hill and moved to Columbus Junction twelve years ago.
Mr. Peters was a man of sterling, honest, kindly spirit and had a cheery word and smile for everyone he met. He also had a keen sense of Welsh humor and enjoyed the highest esteem and respect of many friends.
He was a regular attendant for many years at the Salem Welsh church and taught a Bible class for a number of years.
He is survived by his wife and nine children. These children are: Mrs. Arthur Williams, Mrs. John Arthur, Mrs. Lewis Peters, Mrs. Evan Arthur, Richard J. Peters, Mrs. John Davis and Mrs. Ed Hughes, all of Columbus Junction; Mrs. Emrys E. Jones of Chicago and Dan Peters of Maxwell, Iowa.
He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. All of the children and grandchildren except one were in attendance at the funeral, a most unusual record.
The service was one of the largest ever held in the Welsh neighborhood many being unable to gain admittance to the church. The floral offerings were also unusually profuse and beautiful.
The funeral was held at the Salem Welsh church Tuesday afternoon, May 21, 1935 and was conducted by the Rev. W. H. Parker of Cotter, assisted by the Rev. Lewis of Chicago.
Music was furnished by the Salem choir who sang two Welsh songs and one English song.
The pallbearers were six nephews; namely Richard, Omrie, Bennett, Tom, Jarrett and Dennis Peters.
Flower girls were: Margaret Bell, Cornelia, Pauline and Mildred Peters.
Those from a distance in attendance were: Lewis H. Peters, Cambria, Wisconsin; Mr. and Mrs. Emrys Jones, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Peters, Maxwell, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Peters, Mildred and Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Brier and M. Bill Davis of Brighton; Mr. and Mrs. Will Richmond and Mrs. John Richmond of Oskaloosa.
Burial in the Cambrian cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, May 23, 1935, page 1
Wapello Republican, May 23, 1935, page 4
HOBEN, WILLIAM H.
William H. Hoben, a well known, prominent and highly esteemed farmer of the Gladwin community ended his life early Saturday morning by hanging himself in a small barn on his farm near Gladwin.
Mr. and Mrs. Hoben recently purchased the property of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garard in this city and Mr. Hoben spent several days in town last week superintending the repainting and other improvements which were being made to the house. He seemed to be worried about some of the details which it is thought may have brought on a period of despondency. No inquest was held.
William Hoben was born on the same farm on which he died, February 18, 1879 and had always lived on this same farm. His father was the late Henry Hoben, one of the well known pioneers of Louisa county.
He was united in marriage to Miss Kate Hines.
To them five sons were born, all of whom with the wife and mother survive to mourn his death.
They are: James Hoben and Randall Hoben who live on farms in the Gladwin community; Eldred, who is a student at the State University of Oklahoma at Norman, Oklahoma, Earl Henry, who recently joined the U. S. Navy, and Max, at home
He is also survived by four grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. James Orr, of Woods, South Dakota
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with a short service at the home at 1:30 conducted by the Rev. E. Jasmann of Conesville. The body was then taken to the Swank church where services were held at 2:30 and were largely attended. Selections were sung by a choir the members of which were: A. W. Jones, J.H. Gipple, Ed Settlemire, and the Rev. Jasmann.
The pallbearers were: Rollo McKean, Henry Swailes, Robert Crim, Robert Green, Floyd Marston and Burl Jones.
Burial in the Swank cemetery.
Eldred Hoben, student at the State University of Oklahoma at Norman, Oklahoma, arrived here Sunday to attend the service.
Another son, Earl Henry, who recently joined the U. S. Navy reached San Diego, Californa last Friday and was unable to return home for the service.
Columbus Gazette, May 23, 1935, page 1
Wapello Republican, May 23, 1935, page 1
MARPLE, MRS. MARY
Mrs. Anna Paris and son, J. J. Paris and Billy, motored to Aledo, Ill., Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Mary Marple who passed away at the Aledo hospital last Saturday at 6 a.m.
Funeral services were held from the 1st M. E. church Monday at 2:30 p.m. Burial was in the Aledo cemetery.
Wapello Republican, May 23, 1935, page 1
STONE, LILLIE MAY (SHIPMAN)
Mrs. George Stone was found dead in bed by her husband early this morning. Death was due to heart trouble. Her sudden death has cast a large circle of relatives of friends into mourning.
Lillie May Shipman, daughter of Peter O. and Orleana Graham Shipman, was born near Wapello, Nov. 30, 1868, and died at her home here May 23, 1935, at the age of 66 years, 5 months and 23 days.
She was married to George C. Stone, December 31, 1902. To this union two children were born, Mary O., who became Mrs. Pliny Wagg and who preceded her mother in death May 20, 1931, and Max O. Stone of Osceola, Iowa.
Surviving are the bereaved husband, the son, Max; two grandsons, Pliny F. Wagg Jr., and Howard Wagg; one brother, Elmer Shipman, and three sisters, Edna Shipman, Mrs. Jessie Gardner and Mrs. Anna Vandevort, all of this community, besides a host of other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at the M. E. church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. T. Warren. Burial will be made in the Wapello cemetery.
Wapello Republican, May 23, 1935, page 1 and May 30, 1935, page 4
BROWN, WILLIAM LEWIS
HAGERLA, LOLA (BROWN)
Double funeral services were held at the Methodist church last Friday afternoon for William Lewis Brown, 36, who died at his home in Emmet, Kas., and his sister, Mrs. Lola Brown Hagerla, 26, of Burlington, with the Rev. O. G. Morris, pastor of the church of the Open Bible of Burlington, assisted by Rev. T. Warren.
Mrs. Charles Stroup and Miss Gladys Hammond sang, with Miss Myrtle Davis as accompanist.
Pallbearers for Mr. Brown were: Clayton Hartsock, Ben Odle, Raymond Schaper, Paul Havenhill, Harold McClean and Earnest Hartsock.
Pallbearers for Mrs. Hagerla were her classmates in the Wapello high school, as follows: Robert Matthews, Robert Pulver, James Johann, John Williams, Harlan Schwob and Orval Schmeiser.
Final rites were held in the Wapello cemetery with the Rev. Warren officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. Joiner Yakle received a telegram Tuesday, May 21, that Mrs. Yakle's brother, Lewis Brown, of Emmett, Kansas, had passed away that day. Mr. and Mrs. Yakle, with a sister, Mrs. Merlin Nichols, started at once to Kansas, and upon arrival found that Lewis had shot himself and died one hour later. They returned Wednesday evening with the body, where it was taken to the Joiner Yakle home. Mrs. Brown and children returned to Emmett, Kansas, Saturday morning.
Wapello Republican, May 30, 1935, page 4
HAGERLA, LOLA GRACE (BROWN)
Lola Grace, youngest daughter of Jasper and Rachel (Bond) Brown was born on a farm near Wapello, Iowa, May 23, 1909 and passed from this earth to her heavenly reward, in her home at Burlington, Ia., May 22, 1935, aged 25 years, 11 months and 24 days.
She received here early education in a rural school, later graduating from the Wapello high school with the class of 1928. After her graduation, she taught in the rural schools of Louisa county, until her marriage to Cecil A. Hagerla of Burlington, which was solemnized, August 11, 1930.
To this union, two children, Margy Ann, aged 4 and Richard Lee, aged 2 years, were born and they, with the husband and father, are left to mourn the loss of a most splendid wife and mother.
She is also survived by her father: Jaspar Brown of Wapello, three brothers and two sisters, viz: Alvin of Palo Alto, Calif.; Lee M., National City, Calif.;Fred of Tacoma, Wash.; Mrs. Alma Yakle, Wapello, and Mrs. Bertha Nichols of Morning Sun, Ia.
She was preceded in death by her mother, whose death occurred in 1916, also be a brother, Wm. Lewis, who passed away on Monday, May 20, last.
She was a member of the local M. E. church and was a most consistent and exemplary Christian, patient and uncomplaining during her two years of suffering, with a clear and steadfast faith in Christ, her Savior, that inspired those with whom she came in contact. She was fully conscious of her approaching death and calmly made such arrangements as she wished carried out, bidding affectionate farewells to loved ones, and telling them she was ready to go.
Wapello Republican, May 30, 1935, page 4
Wapello Republican, May 23, 1935, page 1
BROWN, WILLIAM LEWIS
William Lewis, third son of Jasper and Rachel (Bond) Brown was born on the same farm as his sister, near Wapello, Ia., May 11, 1899 and passed away in her home at Emmett, Kans., May 20, 1935, aged 36 years and 9 days.
He received his education in the rural schools, and on July 29, 1915, he was united in marriage with Miss Martha Clark. To this union five children were born, namely: Juanita, Wilma, Lewis Jr., Donald and Duane. These, with the wife and mother, survive to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and father.
In 1920 the family moved to Kansas, where he engaged in farming for a number of years. Recently he had been engaged in the oil industry. He was a good man, his friends were numbered by those who knew him, and he will be sadly missed.
Funeral services were held from St. Mary's Catholic church, in Emmett, Kans., on Wednesday morning, May 23, conducted by Rev. Father Chris.
The body was brought to Wapello and taken to the local M. E. church, where side by side, the two caskets were placed during the funeral services for his sister, Mrs. Hagerla.
The many beautiful floral tributes and large concourse of friends testified to the high esteem in which this brother and sister were held.
They were laid to rest in the Wapello cemetery by the side of the dear mother who had gone on before them.
Friends extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved families.
Wapello Republican, May 30, 1935, page 4
Wapello Republican, May 23, 1935, page 1
HARTMAN, MARY ISABELLE (TRADER)
Mrs. Wm. Maley, Mrs. Frank Foor, Mrs. Clarence Daubenberg and son Harold,and Bailey Sellers were in Muscatine Tuesday attending the funeral of their aunt, Mr. J. W. Hartman, 73, who died Sunday.
Mrs. Hartman's maiden name was Mary Isabelle Trader and she was a resident of Louisa county many years ago. She was married to J. W. Hartman in Columbus City, Nov. 14, 1880, and he survives although seriously ill. Three sons, three daughters and a brother also remain. She was a sister of the late Mrs. Lydia Sellers of this community.
Wapello Republican, May 23, 1935, page 1
JOHNSON, MABEL (LOCKE), DALLMEYER)
Mrs. Mabel Dallmeyer Johnson, who has been ill for a number of years, passed away May 18, at her home in Cottapaxi, Colo.
Mrs. Johnson was born April 27, 1894, the daughter of Mrs. Josiah Locke, and made her home with her Grandmother Dallmeyer, southwest of Letts, until the death of Mrs. Dallmeyer in 1930. She was married to Leonard G. Johnson at Garden City, Kas., who with one son, Leonard Jr., survive. One sister, Mrs. Ira Jones, and one brother, Howard Locke of Columbus Junction, and a number of other relatives also survive.
Funeral services were held Monday at Cottapaxi, Colo.
Wapello Republican, May 23, 1935, page 1
BENNETT, JOHN
Relatives in Letts received word May 17 of the death of John Bennett, of Smithwick, S. D., on May 10. Mr. Bennett was a brother of George Bennett and known to Louisa county residents. He is survived by one daughter, Marybell Bennett of Muscatine and one son, Raymond and three grandchildren of Smithwick.
Wapello Republican, May 30, 1935, page 1
KELLEY, WILLIAM MELVIN
Funeral services were held Friday for William Melvin Kelley, infant son ofMr. and Mrs. Charles Kelley, at the Letts cemetery, with Rev. W. S. Moore in charge.
The baby was one of twin boys born April 10, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Kelley. The child has never been strong, and passed away at 6 p.m., Thursday.
Surviving are the parents and brother, Charles Melvin, and the grandparents,Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jordan.
Wapello Republican, May 30, 1935, page 1
TISOR, SARAH E. (WALSINGER)
Mrs. George Tisor, 65 years of age died in her home in Columbus Junction at 8 p.m., Monday after an illness with heart trouble. She has resided in that city for the past 26 years.
Miss Sarah E. Walsinger was born on September 19, 1869 in Ohio. She was married to George W. Tisor on November 19, 1885.
Surviving are the following children, Anna Elizabeth Wilson, Mountain View, Mo., Henry and Charles of Muscatine; Eva Hidelbaugh, Letts, and Ed, Clyde, Jesse,Louis and Mrs. Maggie Morley, all of Columbus Junction. Thirteen grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Rose Welsh of Wapello, also survive. Two sons preceded her in death.
Wapello Republican, May 30, 1935, page 1
MILLER, NELLIE (HAYDEN)
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Hayden Miller, who died last Thursday in Chicago, was held at the Presbyterian church at 2 p.m, Sunday, conducted by theRev. John R. Fraser. Burial was at the Wapello cemetery.
Mrs. Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Hayden, was born in this vicinity, August 1, 1893. They have lived in Chicago for several years. Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband, her father, and a sister, Orpha.
Among those from out-of-town attending the funeral of Mrs. Nellie Hayden Miller last Sunday afternoon were her husband, Mr. Michael Miller, the father, Taylor Hayden, Mrs. Orpha Hayden, a sister, Miss Veronica Miller, Mr. Miller's sister,Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kruse, Mr. and Mrs. Fanny Warner, Mrs. George McLaughlin, Mr. George Dalton, Miss Beth Oelrichs, Mrs. Rose Lavin,Mr. Francis Barrett, nephew of Mr. Miller, all of Chicago; Mr. Lewis Hayden, Oakville, cousin of deceased; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Dawson and daughter of St. Joseph, Mo.; and Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, Remus, Michigan, a brother of Mr. Miller.
Wapello Republican, May 30, 1935, page 1
NOBLE, MARTHA JULIA ETTA (ARNOLD)
Mrs. Martha Julia Etta Arnold Noble, aged 86 years, 9 months and 17 days, pioneer resident of Louisa county, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edith Stone, after a brief illness.
Mrs. Noble was born August 11, 1848, at Aledo, Ill. She was united in marriage to Louis Noble, December 31, 1865 at New Boston, Ill. To this union was born 8 children of which 4 proceeded her in death. They came to Iowa 57 years ago, and she been a member of the M. E. church for the past 66 years.
Those with the aged husband surviving are her children, Mrs. Stone, Fred, Arthur and Frank of Wapello. There are 42 grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren and many other relatives.
They were the oldest living couple in Louisa county and it is thought of the state.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the M. E. church with Rev. Warren officiating. Burial will be in the Wapello cemetery.
Pallbearers will be the grandsons of Mrs. Noble.
Wapello Republican, May 30, 1935, page 1
SELLERS, ROBERT
Robert Sellers, 77 years of age, passed away at the home of his niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Smith of Davenport, last Friday night at 6 o'clock, having suffered a stroke recently. He was the son of Newton and Eleanor Marshall Sellers and was a lifelong resident of the Cairo community, until eight years ago, when he went to Davenport to make his home with his niece. He never married and is the last of his immediate family.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Cairo Evangelical church, Rev. Geo. Stauffacher officiating, with burial in Cairo cemetery.
Wapello Republican, June 6, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, June 6, 1935, page 1
STAPP, HARRY
Harry Stapp, 63, who formerly lived on a farm near Columbus Junction, died at Los Angeles, Calif., suddenly Friday night. The body was taken to Columbus Junction for burial.
Mr. Stapp was born at Columbus Junction December 22, 1871, and resided there until 33 years ago when he moved to Monte Vista, Colo. A year later he went to Longmont, Colo., and from there to Ventura Calif., and later to Los Angeles.
He leaves to survive, his widow, Anna Duncan Stapp; six children, Mrs. May McBride, Cotter, Mrs. Ruth Phelps, Casper, Wyo., Ruben, Fredericka, Kas.,Clarence, Wellington, Kas., Donald, of Longmont, Colo., and John of Goodland Kas.; one brother, Jerry Stapp, Columbus Junction; two sisters, Mrs. J. S. Blair, also of Columbus Junction; and Mrs. O. F. Willey of Ainsworth.
Wapello Republican, June 6, 1935, Page 4
Columbus Gazette, June 6, 1935, page 1, and June 13, 1935, page 1
SHUTT, ANDREW
Stanley Shutt received a message Tuesday that his father, Andrew Shutt, had passed away that morning. There were no other particulars. Mr. Shutt was born and lived in this community until he went west about 20 years ago.
Oakville Sentinel, June 6, 1935, page 1
BLITSCH, HENRY M.
H. M. Blitsch, husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Baker, formerly of Cone, died at their home in Cedar Rapids at 8:20 Wednesday evening, May 1, 1935, after a lingering illness.
Mr. Blitsch visited here a number of times with Mrs. Blitsch and also attended several Gazette picnics in which she took an active part. He made friends readily and enjoyed the picnics and the new friends it brought him.
Henry Michael Blitsch was born in Waterloo, March 24, 1871 and had resided in Cedar Rapids for the past 27 years, coming there from Muscatine. He was a wood worker and was employed for many years by the Williams & Hunting Co.
He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and the I.O.O.F. He was a regular attendant of the United Brethren church and an upright Christian man.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn A. White, Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. Faith Connors, Santa Fe, N. M.; two sons, John AlbertBaker, Cedar Rapids; Ernest Baker, Fort Dodge; six grandchildren and two brothers, Edward, of Minneapolis and William of Portland, Oregon. A sister,Sophia, and a brother, Nicholas, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Rohn chapel in Cedar Rapids conducted by the Rev. J. F. Uhlenhopp, pastor of the United Brethren church.
Four singers from the choir led by Mr. James F. Cowden of the Cedar Rapids Gazette sang "Rock of Ages" and "Sweet By and By". The service was largely attended and the flor offerings were beautiful. Following the ceremony the body was brought to Muscatine where a short service was held at Greenwood chapel and burial was made in the Greenwood cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, June 6, 1935, page 8
OGDEN, MADA (MCFARLAND)
Funeral services were held for Mrs. J. B. Ogden at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the home of her sister, Mrs. R. H. Malin, at Washington in charge of Rev. Vernon H. Carter, pastor of the Christian church. Interment in Elm Grove cemetery.
Mada McFarland Ogden, daughter of William and Martha Connor McFarland, was born in Taylor county, Iowa, May 24, 1870 and passed to the Great Beyond at the University hospital, Iowa City at 8:30 a.m., June 3, 1935 at the age of sixty-five years and ten days.
Her early life was in Washington county. In 1910, she graduated from the Universal Chiropractic college in Davenport, Iowa and for thirteen years was very successful as a drugless physician in Iola, Kansas and Minneapolis, Minn. On September 12, 1924 she was united in marriage to John B. Ogden of Minneapolis, and since then has not engaged in the practice of her profession.
When fifteen years of age she united with the Pleasant Hill Christian church, but later transferred her membership to the same church in Washington, Iowa, where it remained until her decease. She has always remained true to her Christian faith and in her correspondence with the family referred to her adherence to the religious convictions of her parents; during her recent illness she expressed her implicit faith and trust in the God of her fathers. Her love of home and her home folks, and her loyalty to the ties which bound each to the others was an admirable and a commendable trait of her character, as it is in all the family.
To revere her memory she leaves her husband, J. B. Ogden, Chicago; one brother, J. R. McFarland, Iola, Kansas and three sisters, Mrs. A. H. Essley, Mrs. R. H. Malin and Mrs. Newton O'Loughlin, all of Washington, Iowa. She also leaves several nieces and nephews besides many intimate friends to mourn her departure.--Washington Journal.
Columbus Gazette, June 6, 1935, page 8
MILLIGAN, REV. E. M.
An announcement received by the News-Herald Monday of this week from the United Presbyterian Board of Publication at Pittsburgh, Pa., noted the death ofRev. E. M. Milligan, D. D., 77, on Monday, May 27th. Dr. Miligan has served for several years as general manager of the corporation mentioned, and was the father of Rev. J. C. K. Milligan, well-known to many of our readers as a former pastor of the local United Presbyterian congregation. Dr. Milligan was at a hotel in Akron, Ohio, attending a meeting when stricken with a heart attack and lived but a short time. He leaves the widow and four sons. Friends here will extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Morning Sun News-Herald, June 6, 1935, page 6
ENKE, MARTHA
Mrs. Martha Enke, 36, wife of Walter Enke, a former resident of the Marsh neighborhood, died at Mercy hospital in Burlington, Tuesday morning, following several weeks illness. The funeral services will be held at the home. Mr. and Mrs. Enke had been residents of Burlington the past ten years. The deceased leaves besides the husband, a daughter, five brothers and one sister.
Morning Sun News-Herald, June 6, 1935, page 6
McCHESNEY, FLORENCE (MALLORY)
Mrs. Lee McChesney, native of Louisa county, passed away last Friday evening, June 7, 1935, in her home, after an illness of several weeks.
Florence Mallory, daughter of George and Sue Mallory, was born at Toolesboro, Iowa, June 27, 1880. There she attended school, spent her happy girlhood days, accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the village church.
On August 19, 1899, she was united in marriage with Lee McChesney, and to their union 11 children were born, 2 dying in infancy. Surviving with the husband and father are the seven sons and two daughters, Harold, of Mt. Union;Mrs. Fred Rhyner, Raymond, Rex, all of Wapello; George of Morning Sun; Carl,Ralph, Kenneth and Mildred at home, and six grandchildren.
Loyal, faithful and self-sacrificing in the home, ever willing and ready to help a neighbor or share with those in need, she won the hearts of all with whom she came in contact, and when sickness came to her, all tried in their effort to lend a helping hand. The best of medical skill, tender nursing and hours of watching, proved of no avail and on Friday evening at 7:30 she fell asleep like a tired child and her spirit took her flight to Him who gave it, leaving the home sad and desolate now that mother is gone.
She always leaned to watch for us,
Anxious if we were late,
In winter by the window,
In summer by the gate.
And though we mocked her tenderly,
Who had such foolish care,
The long way home would seem more safe,
Because she waited there.
Her thoughts were all so full of us,
She never could forget!
And so I think that where she is,
She must be waiting yet.
Waiting "till we come home to her,
Anxious if we are late---
Watching from heaven's window,
Leaning from heaven's gate.
Funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. C. E. Burdine, West Liberty, assisted by Dr. John R. Fraser, and burial made in the Wapello cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith sang "Going Down the Valley." Flower girls wereVivian Sillick, Lucile Plumb, Wilma Isett and Marylea Schneider. The pallbearers were Sam and Harlin Crow, Bernard Venard, Dale and Dean McChesney, and Raymond Archibald.
Wapello Republican, June 13, 1935, page 8
Columbus Gazette, June 13, 1935, page 8
Morning Sun News-Herald, June 13, 1935, page 5
Oakville Sentinel, June 6, 1935, page 7
FAIL, GEORGE
The following obituary, written by Mrs. Albert Knight, will be of interest to many of our Wapello people, as Mr. Fail is a brother of Mrs. Leo Knight of Muscatine and has visited in this city many times and was quite well known here.
George Alfred, son of George and Alfretta (Hamilton) Fail, was born near Oak Hill, Ill., March 2, 1904, and died at his home near Edwards, Ill., May 30, 1935, aged 31 years, 2 months, and 28 days.
His early life was spent in the vicinity of Oak Hill.
On November 6, 1929, he was married to Miss Clara Weber. To this union, twin daughters, Eleanor and Evelyn, were born.
Mr. Fail had been employed by the Western Powder Company, of Edwards, Ill., for a number of years, and lived on their property at the time of his death.
He is survived by his mother, one brother Charles, of Oak Hill, Ill., three sisters, vis: Mrs. Maggie Snyder, Oak Hill, Ill.: Mrs. Martha Stewart, Charleston, S. C.; and Mrs. Milda Knight, Muscatine, Ia.; also many other relatives and friends who mourn the loss of a good husband, father, son and friend.
Funeral services were held from the Brimfield, Ill., Union church, on Sunday, June 2, and 2 o'clock, with burial in the Oak Hill cemetary.
The pallbearers were: Messrs. Chas. Binnegar, Leo Kinsey, Wm. Downing, Merle Soxsey, Robt. Searles and Wm. King.
Friends extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved families.
"Life is real, life is earnest,
And the grave is not its goal;
Dust thou art, to dust returnest,
Was not spoken of the soul."
Wapello Republican, June 13, 1935, page 1
ELIASON, MRS. SADIE (FURNAS)
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie Eliason, 76, whose death occurred Saturday noon, were held Monday afternoon at the home in Letts, with Rev. W. S. Mooreofficiating. Burial was at the Letts cemetary. Mrs. Eliason was born on a farm south of Letts and had been a resident of Louisa county her entire life. Her husband, a son and daughter preceded her in death.
The surviving family included three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Welin, Nebraska; Mrs. Beulah Weber, Muscatine, and Floyd at home; a brother, Will Furnas, Letts, and a sister, Mrs. Isabel Judd, Elkhart.
Wapello Republican, June 13, 1935, page 1
SHEW, W. E.
W. E. Shew, 72, living on rural route No. 1, Muscatine, died at midnight Monday after a long illness with a complication of ailments
Funeral services were conducted at the George Wittick funeral home in Muscatine Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Burial was in Indian Creek cemetary, southwest of Grandview.
Mr. Shew spent practically his entire life in Louisa county, moving to Muscatine county to make his home there a few years ago.
Wapello Republican, June 13, 1935, page 1
WILLIAMSON, Mrs. A. W.
The remains of Mrs. A. W. Williamson, who passed away at her home in Sikeston, Mo., arrived Friday in Grandview and funeral rites were held from the Community church Saturday afternoon with Rev. O. G. Lewis in charge.
Mrs. Williamson, who was born February 18, 1858, is survived by eight children and a number of grandchildren, also one sister, Mrs. Angelina Martin, of Grandview.
Wapello Republican, June 13, 1935, page 1
SNYDER, DANIEL
Daniel Snyder, a resident of Louisa county for many years died at his home in Grandview Monday after an extended illness.
Mr. Snyder, a son of Phillip and Rebecca Thomas Snyder, was born Nov. 13, 1849, in this county. With the exception of 23 years when he lived in Nebraska and Fairfield, he spent his entire life in Louisa county.
He was married to Miss Mary Wittmer at Red Cloud, Nebr., June 6, 1882, her death occurring at Fairfield in 1903. On Jan. 27, 1904, he married Mrs. Elizabeth Deed Burris. His parents, two brothers, Phillip and John, and three sisters, Catherine, Caroline and Rebecca, preceded him in death. Beside the widow, two brothers, George of Grandview, Reuben of California, and one sister,Mrs. Julia Wagner of Kansas, survive.
Funeral services were held from the Grandview Community church at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. O. G. Lewis, pastor, was in charge. Burial was in the Grandview cemetary.
Wapello Republican, June 13,1935, page 1
VAN VLACK, MILDRED RUTH (SPARKS)
Mildred Ruth Sparks, daughter of S. G. and C. A. Sparks, was born in Newport, Nebr., Jan. 24, 1895, and passed away at University hospital, Iowa City, on May 26, 1935, at the age of 40 years, after an illness of two months with ulcerated colitis.
In her early years she moved with her parents from Nebraska to Oelwin, Ia., and was married in that city to Earl W. Van Vlack on October 16, 1917, by Rev.Frank P. Shaeffer, who conducted the funeral. After a brief residence in Oelwein they came to Waterloo, which has been her home the greater part of her married life.
She was a faithful member of the M. E. church since early youth, and an ardent lover of children, having had charge of the junior department in the Moose, of which she was a member.
She was a devoted wife and mother, her home being her first consideration, but never tiring, never failing in her efforts to make others happy.
Surviving, beside the sorrowing husband, are a daughter, Ardythe, a devoted mother, one sister, Mrs. Wm. E. Cocking of Independence, three brothers, E. W. of Newport, Nebr., M. A. of Waterloo, and E. M. Sparks of Grantwood, N. J., all of whom were in attendance at the last service, except E. M. Sparks, who could not come, and a host of other relatives and friends who sincerely mourn her death.
Pallbearers were: Harry Brist., Thomas Severtson, Harry Welch, Harry Foster, Judd Tunis and Abe Glessner.
Many beautiful floral offerings bore mute evidence of the love and esteem held for the deceased.
Funeral services were held at the Kearns Funeral Home, Waterloo, Ia., on Wednesday, May 29, 1935, at 1:30 p.m. and burial at Shell Rock, Ia.
Wapello Republican, May 30, 1935, page 1 and June 13, 1935, page 8.
MYERS, ELI
A bed wreck occurred at the crossing of the Rock Island and M. & St. L. roads at about seven o'clock this Thursday morning when a west bound double-header freight telescoped the north bound passenger and mail train on the Rock Island. The reason for the confusion of signals (the block system is used at the crossing), does not seem to be clear. Enginemen of both trains claim to have a "clear board."
The passenger train was running a little late and was going at about a 35 mile clip as the train neared the crossing. The double-header freight crew seemed to think they had the right-of-way and it was very soon apparent to both crews that a bad collision was inevitable. The two engine crews on the St. L. set their brakes and proceeded to jump to safety just before the freight struck the passenger train. A St. L. brakeman who ws in the cab of one of the engines, failed to jump and went through the wreck but came out with only slight bruises. The engineer on the Rock Island train succeeded in getting his engine and the first car over the crossing, and then the double header engines struck the third car, an express and baggage car, near the center. Both engines and two freight cars on the St. L. train and two baggage and express cars were piled up in a miscellaneous jumble across the Rock Island track and right-of-way. The passenger coach kept the rails. As viewed by the avaerage layman it would seem that it was a mighty expensive wreck. Several feet of track, especially on the M.& St. L., was torn up. It is said that it will take at least twelve hours to clear the wreck and repair the damaged tracks.
Five Rock Island trainmen and one woman and two men passengers were injured in the smashup, one of the baggagemen, Eli Myers, being critically injured.
Those injured were:
Eli Myers, 50, baggageman, Oelwein, a fractured skull. Died at the Burlington hospital later.
M. C. Taylor, 51, express messenger, Marion, Iowa, Head cut.
S S. J. Peck, 48, brakeman, Cedar Rapids, fractured elbow and lacerated arm.
T W. Stonebraker, 60, conductor, Cedar Rapids, badly bruised arm.
Simon Marquess, news agent, Kansas City, ribs broken and badly cut about body.
Marie Hochman, St. Louis, a passenger, mouth bruised.
W. H. Brewer, St. Louis, bruised about head and shoulders.
Wm. Sellers, Morning Sun, arm injured.
Immediately Drs. Tandy and Plowman were called to the scene of the wreck and gave first aid. The trainmen injured and
woman passengers were rushed to Burlington hospital in the Pierce and Whitham ambulances for treatment.
Myers Dies from Injuries
Word from the hospital at two o'clock this afternoon was the Eli Myers, the baggageman, died from his injuries. The others will get along all right. Myers did not regain consciousness.
Those who passed through the wreck and came out alive say that it was a harrowing experience. The express and baggagemen were of course at work in their cars and no doubt were not aware that the heavy freight was upon them until the crash came.
Considerable stuff from the express and baggage cars was strewn about the right-of way by the wreck, and some of it damaged of course.
Hundreds of people from town and country have been down to see the wreck. Wrecking crews are now at work clearing up the wreck.
Morning Sun News-Herald, June 13, 1935, page 1
OGLE (AGLE), KATIE
Funeral services for Miss Katie Ogle were held June 11th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Gerling at Mediapolis.
Katie Ogle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Agle (Ogle) was born April 22, 1846, in Louisa county, and died in Mediapolis June 10, 1935, aged 89 years, one month and 18 days.
Thirty-five years ago she moved to Mediapolis, where she has since resided, with the exception of five years. She lived alone for twenty-two years and is the last survivor of her close relatives.
Several days ago she was lighting her stove when her dress caught fire and she was badly burned. She was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerling, who kindly cared for her until death.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. E. Kerr with burial in Kossuth cemetary.
Pallbearers were: Robert Nelson, D. M. Crighton, W. J. Korf, Gust Nelson, S. B. Matson and Al Aspelmeier.
Wapello Republican, June 20, 1935, page 1
GRINSTEAD, CARL
While Mrs. Carl Grinstead, wife of the section foreman of the Rock Island railroad was in Wapello last Friday morning, seeking aid of Sheriff George Oakesto find out if her husband's car, found abandoned in West Liberty, had been stolen, word came that Mr. Grinstead's body had been found in a timberland on theFred Stitcher farm near Princeton. There was a bullet wound in his forehead, and a 38-caliber revolver was found lying near his feet. One shot had been fired. An inquest was held and revealed that Grinstead had left two notes indicating he intended to commit suicide.
Carl Grinstead, 41, was born in Floris, Iowa. He has been foreman of the Rock Island lines for many years, and a member of the Letts town council for the past three years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Surviving are his wife and three children, three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Pearsall of Montana, Mrs. Eva Moyer, Nebraska, Miss Edith Grinstead, Mount Pleasant, and two brothers, Mont of Batavia, and Fred of South Dakota.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the United Brethren church in Letts, conducted by Rev. Harry Buss.
Burial was in the Letts cemetary.
Wapello Republican, June 20, 1935, page 1
VANLOON, A. W.
Frank Vanloon of near Wapello, and Jesse C. Lockwood received telegrams Tuesday morning of the death of the former's youngest brother, A. W. Vanloon at 217 Grove street, Hot Springs, Ark.
Mr. Vanloon was a former resident of Louisa county and was better known asAut Vanloon. The telegram stated that his death occurred at (*not included in obit) o'clock Tuesday morning. He was the son of Myron and Jane Clark Vanloon.
Further particulars are unavailable at present.
Wapello Republican, June 20, 1935, page 1
SINGLETON, O
O. Singleton, who has been in failing health the past three years and bedfast the last few months, passed away Sunday evening at 10 o'clock at his home in Toolesboro. Mr. Singleton was a World war veteran, born and raised in the state of Missouri. He leaves a wife and two children, Gale, age 15 years, andWanda, age 10 and many other relatives. Funeral services were held from the home at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. Services were conducted by Rev. Sam Harvey. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith sang. The remains were laid to rest in the Mallory cemetary.
Wapello Republican, June 20, 1935, page 2 (Toolesboro)
IRWIN, JEN (ZION)
Mediapolis New Era-News.--Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock at Trinity church, near Mt. Union, for the late Mrs. Geo. Irwin, of Cedar Rapids, who passed away last Wednesday. Rev. D. E. Kerr conducted the services and burial was made in the cemetery at the church.
Jen Zion was born on June 20, 1870 at Pleasant Grove, Iowa, and died on June 12, 1935, at her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at the age of 64 years, 11 months and 22 days. She was the daughter of George and Sarah Zion.
She was married to George L. Irwin on September 28, 1898, at Columbus Junction, Iowa. The young couple lived in Mediapolis for about fifteen years. During her stay in Mediapolis she became a member of the First Presbyterian church, and when she removed to Cedar Rapids, she transferred her membership to the Westminister Presbyterian church of that city.
She was taken ill aabout three months ago, and although she carried on bravely, and everything possible was done for her, her physical strength gradually waned, until the end came at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12.
She leaves her immediate family, her husband, George L. Irwin, and son,John, and also two sisters, Mrs. Ed Aldrich, of Mt. Union, and Mrs. Russell Talbot, of Fairfield. Her father, mother, and one brother, Charles, preceded her in death.
Morning Sun News-Herald, June 20, 1935, page 5
JARRELL, MRS. J. J. (BURNS)
Mrs. Nancy E. Stevens received word Monday of the death of her sister, Mrs. J. J. Jarrell, 74, of Marble, Colorado, who died June 8 and was buried at Salida, Colorado, June 12.
Mrs. Jarrell was born at County Line, Iowa, April 16, 1861. Surviving are the husband, a brother, William Burns, Mobile Ala., and the sister, Mrs. Nancy Stevens, Columbus Junction. Mrs. Stevens returned about the middle of January from spending 10 weeks caring for her.
Columbus Gazette, June 20, 1935, page 1
NELSON, VERA (KRAHL)
Mrs. Charles Nelson, 37, passed away at her home in Wapello Monday morning at 6 o'clock, after an illness of many months duration.
Vera Krahl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Krahl, was born near Letts, May 14, 1898, graduating from the Grandview high school and was married to Chas. Nelson, Jan. 22, 1922. They made they home in this county. Their union was blessed with two sons, Gerald and Richard. Beside the husband and two sons, she is also survived by her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Cocklin; her mother, Mrs. Harry Snyder; her step-father; a brother, Merle; a step-brother, Howard Snyder and a step-sister, Mrs. Inice Weile, all of Grandview. Her father preceded her in death.
She was a very loveable character and will be greatly missed by her family and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. R. Fraser. Pallbearers were: Lee Smith, Paul Wiederrecht, Milton Hunter, Harold McLean, Paul Beik and HarryKelly, who spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing hearts from the test, "He Giveth to His Beloved in Sleep". Miss Myrtle Davis with W. S. Brown at the piano sang "Face to Face" and Miss Davis and Gladys Hammond sang "The Christians Good Night". Mrs. Grace Oakes, Mrs. Lucile Thomas, Mrs. Marguerite Smith, Mrs. Edith Kelly, Mrs. Mary Wiederrecht and Mrs. Mildred Beik of the Legion Auxiliary, of which deceased was a member, were in charge of the flowers. Burial was made in the Grandview cemetary.
Wapello Republican, June 27, 1935, page 1.
Columbus Gazette, June 27, 1935, page 1
MCGIVNEY, PATRICK
Patrick McGivney, a brother-in-law of Mrs. Louie Warner of this community, died at his home near Bagley, Iowa, at 5:40 Monday evening, June 17th.
Mr. McGivney was one of the community's most highly respected citizens and was admired by a wide circle of friends.
He had been in declining health for some time.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, a daughter, Helen, a son, Delos and one brother, William and five sisters.
Funeral services were held Thursday at St. Patricks church in Bayard withRev. Hegarty in charge.
Burial was made in the Willow cemetery at Bagley.
Those in attendance from here were: G. W. Ayers, son Robert and daughter,Louisa.
Columbus Gazette, June 27, 1935, page 8
JOHNSON, GEORGE
Funeral services for George Johnson, 76, Los Angeles, a native of Columbus City township, were held at the Richie chapel in Columbus Junction Monday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. V. A. Bloomquist. Interment was at Columbus City cemetary.
Mr. Johnson died following attack of paralysis. He was the son of James and Mariah Johnson, and lived many years on his farm near Columbus Junction. He moved to Los Angeles 15 years ago.
He is survived by a son, Ralph, Columbus Junction; two daughters, Mrs. R. Rassmussen and Mrs. A. Wanzer, and a granddaughter, all of Los Angeles.
Mrs. Johnson died several years ago.
Wapello Republican, June 27, 1935, page 1.
Columbus Gazette, June 27, 1935, page 1
WAGG, PHYLLIS LOUISE
Phyllis Louise Wagg, the daughter of Lillian Westfall and Wayne Wagg, Wapello, was born September 13, 1933, and passed away at Iowa City hospital June 22, at the age of 1 year, 9 months, and 9 days. She leaves to mourn her death besides her parents, three sisters, Mary Eloise, Juanita and Jean, and two brothers, William and Jimmy, all at home, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wagg of Wapello, and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Westfall of Oakville.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Treverton Warren. Mary Louise and Ida Belle Dodds sang two selections, with Della Wiederrecht as pianist. Interment was made at the Harrison cemetary.
The pallbearers were Glenn Westfall, Ray Westfall, Plinney Wagg and Cecil Wagg.
Wapello Republican, June 27, 1935, page 1.
Columbus Gazette, June 27, 1935, page 1
KELLY, CHARLES MILTON
Funeral services for Charles Milton Kelly, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelly, of Letts, were held at the Letts cemetary Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock with the Rev. W. S. Moore in charge.
Charles Milton Kelley was one of the twin boys born April 10, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, and died June 21 at 4 a.m. after an illness of several days. He was preceded in death by his twin brother on May 23. Surviving are the parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jordan.
Wapello Republican, June 27, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, June 27, 1935, page 8
HUFFMAN, WILLIAM
William Huffman, 79, who lived alone in Morning Sun, was found dead in bed last Wednesday morning by his neighbor, Ray Green, who called at his home.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Henry Kissinger, northeast of Morning Sun, a son, Emery Cox, Marshalltown; Mrs. Andrew Jellinger, Cedar Falls; and Mrs. Charles Brockert, Salem. There are eight grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. W. Munster of Mediapolis.
Wapello Republican, June 20, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, June 20, page 1, and June 27, page 1
KLEINDOLPH, CHAS. JR.
Charles E. Kleindolph, Jr., of Muscatine committed suicide by hanging himself at his home about 8 a.m. Sunday. He had spent most of his life in Muscatine. Mr. Kleindolph was proprietor of an indoor skating rink in the upstairs of the Castle building two years ago, and was quite well known in this community.
He was born in Muscatine, October 27, 1906, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kleindolph. His marriage to Doris Maples occurred December 30, 1930, in Canton, Mo.
He is survived by his widow; two children, a brother, and his parents. Funeral services were held at the Hoffman Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Wapello Republican, June 20, 1935, page 1
CLARK, MRS. ORVILLE
Mrs. Orville Clark, 36, died at Iowa City last Wednesday night as a result of burns received Wednesday morning when the bed in which she was sleeping caught fire. Cause of the fire is unknown. Surviving are her husband and three sons.
Mrs. O. H. Clark formerly lived in Wapello. Her husband was proprietor of a department store in the Castle building.
Wapello Republican, June 20, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, June 27, 1935, page 8
LEE, JENNIE EMILY (ADOLPHSON)
Mrs. John P. Lee, 60, died at her home near Morning Sun Monday at 5:30 o'clock after an extended illness.
Jennie Emily Adolphson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Adolphson, was born May 23, 1875 at Biggsville and was married to John Lee, March 4, 1903.
The husband and following children survive: Mrs. Edna Cummings, Winfield;Cliff of Davenport, Zelda at home, Betty Lee and Raymond Keith Cummings and the following brothers and sisters, Arnold and Elmer, Mrs. George Piper, Mrs. Frank Ernest and Mary Adolphson, all of Mediapolis.
Mrs. Lee was prominent in church and social activities.
Funeral services were held from the M. E. church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, preceded by a short service at the home at 2 o'clock. Rev. O. G. Orcuttwas in charge with burial in Elmwood cemetary.
Wapello Republican, June 20, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, June 27, 1935, page 1
DODDER, CLARA (OSBORN)
Mrs. Clara Osborn Dodder, died at her home in Grandview at 5 a.m. Tuesday after an extended illness.
Clara Osborn, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Osborn, was born at Grandview, September 26, 1861. She was married to Albert Dodder at Red Cloud, Neb., March 6, 1879, and the couple resided there for four years prior to returning to Grandview. Mr. Dodder and three sisters preceded her in death.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Susie Stocke of Grandview, two grandchildren, Carl Stocke of Winfield and Roy Stocke at home, four great grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Hummel of Hot Springs S.D., Mrs. Josie Kauffman of Tujunga, Calif.; Mrs. Hannah Stocke of Inavale Neb.; Mrs. Stella Parks of Valley Junction, Iowa, and two brothers, John and George Osborn of Inavale, Neb.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the family home, conducted by the Rev. O. G. Lewis, pastor of the Grandview Community church. Burial will be in the Grandview cemetary.
Wapello Republican, June 27, 1935, page 1
GARNER, AGNES (FREELAND)
Mrs. Agnes Garner, 81 years, resident of the Columbus City community for almost 60 years, died at 5 a.m. Monday at her home in Columbus City, following an attack of paralysis three weeks ago.
Mrs. Garner was born February 16, 1854, in Baltimore county, Maryland, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Freeland. She was married to J. W. Garner, Civil war veteran, February 15, 1877, in York county, Pennsylvania, and since that time has been a resident of Columbus City. Mr. Garner preceded his wife in death 15 years.
Three sisters-in-law, Miss Virginia Garner, Columbus City, with whom Mrs. Garner had made her home, and Mrs. Elnora Colton, also of Columbus City, and Mrs. Sue Jancs, Saratago, Calif., and several nephews and nieces are surviving.
Private funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. this morning at the home, with Rev. R. S. Ramsdale officiating. Burial was at the Columbus City cemetary.
Wapello Republican, June 27, 1935, page 8 and July 4, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, July 4, 1935, page 1
HINMAN, MARCUS
Marcus Hinman, resident of Grandview and Muscatine community for the last 25 years, died at his home at 6:00 p.m. Monday, after a two years' illness. Mr. Hinman was born in Winona, Minn., May 16, 1857. He married Carrie Brandenberg at La Grange Mo., 58 years ago.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Fowler, Grandview, Mrs. William Oblander, Bushnell, Ill.; Mrs. William Heuer, Muscatine, and five sons,Charles and Clarence Hinman, Muscatine; Lewis Hinman, Davenport; and August and Fred Hinman, Granger, Mo. Fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife and one daughter.
The body is at the Hoffman Funeral Home in Muscatine, and services will be held from the Musserville Methodist Episcopal church at 2 p.m. this afternoon, in charge of the Rev. W. H. Slack, pastor. The body will be returned to the Hoffman home, and taken later to La Grange, Mo., for burial.
The family has requested that flowers be omitted.
Wapello Republican, July 4, 1935, page 1
FAIRES, OLLIE (SIVERLY)
Mrs. Ollie Faires, of Lone Tree, a sister of Mrs. L. C. Hill of this city, died at the Mercy hospital in Iowa City, at three o'clock Wednesday morning, June 26th. Mrs. Fairies had been ill for several months but was taken to the hospital about a week before her death.
Mrs. Faires was born in Louisa county November 19, 1872, the daughter ofGeorge and Mary Furnas Snively and had lived in Lone Tree constantly since 1892. She is survived by her husband, Clark Faires, of Pueblo, Colorado, to whom she was united in marriage, June 27, 1901; her father, George Siverly of Lone Tree; three sons, Harold of Centraila, Wash., Howard of Lone Tree and Eugene of Cedar Rapids, Ia.; a step-son, Marion Faires of Lone Tree, a stepdaughter, Mrs. Earl Rife, also of Lone Tree; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Morrison of Lone Tree and Mrs. L. C. Hill of Columbus Junction; one brother, Ed Siverly, of Springfield, Mo. Her mother, two sons and one daughter preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at two o'clock in the Methodist church at Lone Tree in which Mrs. Faires had been an active member and worker for many years.
The service was conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Paul M. Hann.
Pallbearers were: William P. Ashton, Jacob Foster, J. W. Baker, E. D. Carl, S. Hiller and M. W. Kelso.
Flower attendants were: Emereita Harty, Ruth Petsel, Esther Cline, Elizabeth Hamilton and Beulah Morrison.
Among those from a distance in attendance at the service were: Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hill and daughter Marilyn, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Buffington and family; Mrs. Don Morgan and Mrs. Herbert Newell of Columbus Junction; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Siverlyand son, Earl, of Springfield, Missouri.
Columbus Gazette, July 4, 1935, page 1
BEATTIE, JOHN
John Beattie, 45, known to many of our readers, died at Burlington hospital Tuesday night, following a short illness. He was the son of W. J. Beattie, formerly of the Sharon community, and since the death of his wife three years ago, has been living at Danville. He leaves besides his father, a son and daughter, one sister, Mrs. Ella Mae McDonald of Sharon, and one brother, Philo Beattie of Davenport.
The funeral services will be held at the Congregational church in Danville, Friday at 1 p.m. The burial will be at Sharon cemetery.
Morning Sun News-Herald, July 4, 1935, page 1
CEILLY, DR. W. W.
Mrs. Joiner Davison of this place received word of the death of her brother,Dr. W. W. Ceilly, age 61, of Des Moines, which occurred the morning of July 4. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. I. Ceilly of Wapello, where he grew to manhood. He was manager of the James Sterret drug store in Morning Sun and married to Miss Myrtle Vertrees of Morning Sun. For a time he was located as a pharmacist in Mediapolis, Fort Madison and Keokuk. For several years he had been located in Des Moines as an optometrist and eye specialist.
He is survived by his wife and one son, Dr. Ward V. Ceilly, of Brooklyn, N. Y. He was a member of the Methodist church and of the Masonic lodge.
Funeral services were held in Des Moines Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and burial was in Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Curran of Morning Sun had been at the Ceilly home for 10 days.
Wapello Republican, July 11, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, July 11, 1935, page 1
GAST, RUSH FREDERICK
Rush Frederick Gast, 59, a resident of Louisa county his entire life, died at Hershey hospital, Muscatine, shortly past midnight Saturday. He had suffered a long illness and recently underwent an operation.
Mr. Gast was born in Grandview township, August 30, 1875, the son of Herman and Sarah Stineman Gast. On September 24, 1906, he married Miss Mayne Jayne in Muscatine.
Surviving are the widow, two sons, Ronald H. of St. Louis, and Russell C., at home; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ina L. Burge, of Muscatine; one brother, Ferry Gast, Grandview; and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Lang, Muscatine. His parents and a sister, Ora, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Grandview Community church of which he was a member. The Rev. O. G. Lewis was in charge. Burial was at the Grandview cemetary.
Wapello Republican, July 11, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, July 11, 1935, page 8
AUSTIN, WILBER
Funeral services were held at the home in the Elrick vicinity last Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Treverton Warren. Burial was at the Wapello cemetery. Pallbearers were: Wesley and Norton Storks, Bert Strickler, Ben Murray, Fred Wagg, and Mr. Winters.
Surviving are his widow, a son, John, Elrick, and the following daughters: Mrs. Pearl Maxon, and Mrs. Dora Hermely, Muscatine; Mrs. Leon Wendell, Wilton, and eight grandchildren. Two brothers, Ed and Jerry Austin, Elrick, and a sister, Mrs. Charles McElroy, Burlington, also survive.
Wapello Republican, July 11, 1935, page 1
W. H. BLANCK
W. H. Blanck, 74, well known gladioli grower and gardener, died at the Mercy hospital in Burlington Tuesday morning at 5:35 from ulcers after being ill for 10 days. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 1:30 at the Elliott funeral home with the Rev. J. W. Poole, pastor of the M. E. church in charge. Burial will be in the Grandview cemetery near Wapello.
Mr. Blanck was the son of William Henry and Loretta Fowler Blanck and was born February 17, 1861, at Muscatine, Iowa. On June 14, 186 he was united in marriage to Anna May Saunders, who survived him together with two sons, Vernon L. G., and Charles Sumner, both living in New London. He is also survived by two half sisters, Mrs. George Grasham, Wapello, and Mrs. Frank Bishop, Grandview.
Mr. Blanck became ill June 30, and was taken to the hospital the following Tuesday, his condition became serious and after Monday at 1 a.m. he was unconscious until he died Tuesday morning. He came here from Morning Sun 21 years ago and about seven years ago he commenced his gladioli gardens at his home on the Burlington road at the east edge of the city limits. He spent long hours in cultivating and taking care of his flowers in which he saw individual characteristics and beauty in each of the thousands of glads he raised each year. His large flower garden attracted attention of the motorists passing and he enjoyed a nice business in both the sale of bulbs and cut flowers. As is natural a man who so loved flowers and nature, had a kind disposition and made lasting friends.
Pallbearers at the services today will be M. Blydenburg, Ed Copelin, RoyCodner, Chas. C. Swan, Sam Rasmus and Ralph Eckles.---New London Journal.
Wapello Republican, July 11, 1935, page 1 andJuly 25, 1935, page 7
Wapello Republican, July 11, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, July 11, 1935, page 5
BANDY, MRS. ROSS
Mrs. Ross Bandy, a former resident of Morning Sun, died at Oakdale sanitorium Friday last. Her home of late years has been in Burlington.
Morning Sun News-Herald, July 11, 1935, page 5
HAYES, A. D.
A. D. Hayes, well known in this part of the state, died at his home in New
London Friday last. He was the head of a chain of grain elevators.
Morning Sun News-Herald, July 11, 1935, page 5
LIEBERKNECHT, L. SCOTT
L. Scott Lieberknecht aged 40, native and life-long resident of Grandview, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Bellevue hospital, Muscatine, after a week's illness with pneumonia.
His death came as a shock to his host of friends over the county, many of whom did not learn of his illness until his death was announced. There is a general sadness over the loss of one of the county's finest young citizens.
Lewis Scott Lieberknecht, son of Lewis Lieberknecht and Anna Crow Lieberknecht, was born on his father's homestead in Grandview township, Louisa county, Iowa, on December 24, 1895. He passed away on July 16, 1935, at the Bellevue hospital in Muscatine, Iowa, and at the time of his death he was residing on the farm of his birthplace.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his mother having died in Colorado Springs in the year 1909, and his father in 1928. Surviving him in his immediate family are his widow, Merle Dean Lieberknecht, whom he married on October 30, 1925, a sister, Ina Lieberknecht Graham, and a brother, Don Lieberknecht, and besides these a number of aunts, uncles and cousins mourn his untimely death.
Scott received his early education in the country school near Grandview, and when, on account of his mother's health, the family moved to Colorado Springs, he received further preparatory work in the Cutler Academy in that city. He later entered Colorado college where he was a proficient scholar and athlete, and upon his family's return to Iowa, he entered Iowa State College at Ames, where he graduated from the department of animal husbandry in the year 1921. While in college, he was affiliated with Phi Delta Theta fraternity. While not a member of any church himself, Scott was raised in the Congregational faith.
Scott had prepared himself by his education to follow up and carry on the large agricultural interests of his father and after his graduation, his father's health soon failing, the full burden of this task was placed upon his shoulders. While grieved by his father's passing, he often expressed his gratification for the fact that the father had not been forced to bear the pain and disappointment of disaster to his estate and to the agricultural industry in general. At that time, prepared as he was, Scott could easily have passed into other fields of opportunity, but he loved the soil. He felt a deep-seated responsibility toward carrying out the plans and directions of his father's will, and in the face of the most adverse conditions, he assumed the obligations of his father's estate and set out to make the soil beat the depression.
In spite of the size of his own burden, his interests were unselfish, and he found time to participate forcibly and effectively in the activities of his community, and to assist in those things which he believed to be for the common good. He was township trustee for his township for several terms, was president of the Louisa County Farm Bureau through one of its most effective administrations and when the corn-hog committee for Louisa county was created, he was chosen as its chairman and to this work which was a new and untrodden path, though hindered by misunderstanding and criticism, he gave unstintingly of his time and of his health in order that his brother-farmers of the county might receive the consideration to which he felt them entitled. His associates upon that committee could attest the fact that he spent days and nights in this work when he was physically unfit to do so.
In the lesson of Scott's life lies the epic of the modern farmer--that man whose soul is so entwined with the soil and with the joy of growing things that he will cling to his acres through the harshest adversity, with the confidence in himself and in his land that together they could defeat a depression. Treading as he was, the path to victory in that endeavor, his should be an inspiration to the people of a farm community; in the spectacle of a young man who had the courage and the industry to turn aside defeat and to rise above it, his life is an inspiration to youth everywhere.
His death was untimely and yet he died with all man's fullest endowment, for to the edge of his grave and beyond--will go the love of his family and friends, and the wholesome respect of his community and acquaintances--and none can take more than these from this earth.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home. The Rev. Victor A. Bloomquist, pastor of the Columbus Junction Methodist Episcopal Church will officiate. Two numbers, Sleep With Jesus", and "Alone With God", will be sung by Earl Peterson, Louisa county farm bureau agent.
Burial will be in the Grandview cemetery.
Wapello Republican, July 18, 1935, pages 1 and 4.
A large crowd attended the funeral services for L. Scott Lieberknecht, whose death occurred at Bellevue hospital last Tuesday. Services were conducted at the family residence in Grandview at 2 p.m., Thursday, by the Rev. Victor Bloomquist, pastor of the Columbus Junction Methodist Episcopal church. Burial was in the Grandview cemetery.
Flower attendants were Mrs. Jessie Newell, Mrs. Ralph Howe and Miss Genevieve McGrew.
Pallbearers were Ernest and Ralph Lieberknecht, Lee and Sam Crow, Henry Lang and Floyd Dean.
Wapello Republican, July 18, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, July 25, 1935, page 1
WEBB, ELIZABETH (HERRICK)
Mrs. Elizabeth Herrick Webb, wife of Percy H. Webb, died early Sunday afternoon at her home at Sioux City.
The end came peacefully after a long illness, during which Mrs. Webb had accepted her lot not only patiently, but even cheerfully, in harmony with the happy disposition, which had characterized her life. She had been confined to her home several weeks. The hopelessness of her condition had been known for months, yet courageously and optimistically she kept up active participation in civic, charitable and social affairs.
Born in Wapello, Ia., Oct. 21, 1886, she was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Herrick. The family moved to Sioux City when Elizabeth was 4 years old.
On March 29, 1910, she was married to Mr. Webb, who survives her. They had one daughter, Harriet, who also survives her mother.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 9, at Sioux City.
Wapello Republican, July 18, 1935, page 4
SPAULDING, LILLIAN (STEWART)
Word was recently received in Morning Sun of the death of Mrs. Harry Spaulding in Chicago last Wednesday. Mrs. Spaulding was past 80 years of age, and was a native of Louisa county before her marriage, her name being Lillian Stewart.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Jessie Moffett of Morning Sun, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Huffman of Los Angeles, Calif. Interment was in Chicago.
Wapello Republican, July 18, 1935, page 1
LORD, MRS. JERRY
Funeral services for Mrs. Jerry Lord, who died at her home in Conesville last Wednesday night at 10:30, were held at the home Friday afternoon at 2:30.
Burial was in the Columbus City cemetary.
Wapello Republican, July 18, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, July 18, 1935, page 1
SMITH, ONA ELLIS
Word was received by Mrs. E. P. Jarvis of New London of the death of her sister Mrs. Ona Ellis Smith at Glendale sanitarium at Los Angeles, Cal., recently. Her husband was Ed Smith, and they resided in Morning Sun for a time after their marriage. She leaves six children. Her husband died 22 years ago.
Morning Sun News-Herald, July 18, 1935, page 5
HOOK, HARRY
Word has been received by Mrs. S. B. Matthews of the death of her brother, Harry Hook, of Eugene, Oregon, on July 7th. His death was due to a heart attack.
Mr. Hook was born near Wapello, on October 28, 1866, moved to Kansas with his parents in 1883, and later went on to Oregon, where he located permanently. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hook, and one brother,Carl C. Hook, of Custer, Oklahoma.
Surviving are his wife, one daughter, and several grandchildren, of Eugene, Oregon, two sisters, Mrs. Winnie Crissman of Marceline, Missouri, and Mrs. Daisie Matthews of Wapello, and one brother, Jake Hook, of Graham, Missouri.
Wapello Republican, July 18, 1935, page 1
Oakville Sentinel, July 25, 1935, pssage 1
WAGNER, WILLIAM H.
William H. Wagner, a former resident of Grandview and Anita, Iowa, died at his home in Elsinore, Calif., July 16. He was born April 1, 1853.
Mr. Wagner was married twice, the first wife, formerly Miss Lucretia Luckeydying soon after their marriage and leaving no children. His second marriage was to Miss Belle Stingle and nine children were born to the couple.
Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Ellen Fitzsimmons, Mrs. Wagner and seven children all of Muscatine. Two daughters, Nellie and Pearl, preceded him in death. Other relatives reside in the Grandview and Letts communities.
Wapello Republican, July 18, 1935, page 4
DILTS, DR. W. A.
Word was received last week of the death of Dr. W. A. Dilts, native of this city, at Indianola July 8th.
He was the son of Thomas and Martha Dilts, prominent pioneers of southeastern Iowa. He was born near Wapello January 13, 1863, and attended college at Iowa City and later graduated from Keokuk medical school.
Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon at Salem, with the Rev. B G. Hankins, Hedrick, formerly of Wapello, officiating.
Wapello Republican, July 18, 1935, page 8
SEXTON, H. S.
Funeral services for H. S. Sexton, 72, farmer living southwest of Oakville for a number of years, were held at the Presbyterian church in Oakville Wednesday afternoon. The body was taken to Alpha, Ill., for burial.
He was born in Knoxville, Ill., Nov. 29, 1862, and later moved with his parents to Alpha. He was married to Miss Ida Seastrand in 1886. She died two years later. He married Miss Jennie McLaughlin October 23, 1895, and for a time their home was in Alpha. Twenty-two years ago they purchased a farm south of Newport, where they moved.
He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Rutledge, Alpha; a son,Clarke, Oakville; three grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters.
Wapello Republican, July 25, 1935, page 1
Oakville Sentinel, July 25, 1935, page 1
ELLIOTT, F. M.
F. M. Elliott, age 70 years, died July 16th at his home in Burlington. He was the son of Rev. and Mrs. W. P. Elliott and for several years, resided on a farm near Morning Sun, and at one time lived in Morning Sun. He was widely known as a stock buyer.
He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. P. R. Entringer, Burlington; a son, Jack, San Antonio, Texas; a brother, A. T. Elliott, Burlington; and a sister, Mrs. Flora E. Billinpley, Newton.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Morning Sun, Thursday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. O. C. Orcutt. The pallbearers were: John and H. S. Curran, C. A. Brown, F. O. Jarvis, K. L. McClurkin, and P. J. Robertson.
Burial was at Elmwood cemetery.
Wapello Republican, July 25, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, July 18, 1935, page 1, and July 25, 1935, page 1
REECE, CHARLES
Charles Reece, aged 60 years, a resident of Columbus Junction 33 years, died at his home at 4 p.m. last Wednesday, following an illness of several weeks. He was born in Washington county, Sept. 10, 1874, and married to Miss Bessie Jarrard, Columbus Junction, Feb. 19, 1898.
Surviving are the widow; two sons; Russell and Harlan, Columbus Junction; three daughters; Mrs. Mabel Schmitt, Muscatine; Mrs. Irene Elliott, Plattsmouth, Nebr., and Mrs. Ruth Young, Columbus Junction; six grandchildren; a brother,Hial Reece, Lone Tree, and four sisters; Mrs. Kate Sigginf, Custer, Mich., Mrs. Ila Spigg, Hart, Mich., and Mrs. E. E. McGuire and Miss Eva Reece, Iowa City.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church in Columbus Junction. The Rev. V. A. Bloomquist officiated. Burial was at the Columbus City cemetery, in charge of the Odd Fellows lodge. Pallbearers were: E. F. Davis, William Gabriel, R. P. Hankins, F. C. Johnston, Arthur Jean and B. C. Wolfe.
Wapello Republican, July 25, 1935, page 4
Columbus Gazette, July 18, 1935, page 1 and July 25, 1935, page 1
MEIER, HUGH AND ADOLPH
Two brothers, Hugh and Adolph Meier, of Peoria, were drowned in the Flint Creek north of Burlington Sunday morning. They were visiting at the home of their uncle, Julius Gerst, having arrived there from Peoria the evening before.
After breakfast Adolph decided to take a swim and with his sister, Ethel, went to a place about a quarter of a mile above the Gerst home. Other members of the family followed and when they arrived Adolph was already in the water. He was told that the water was deep, but evidently he did not hear, as he suddenly sank from sight. His brother Hugo went to his assistance, but was not successful, as he too soon sank from sight. It is believed that he either suffered cramps, or was pulled under by his brother that he was attempting to save. Police and members of the fire department hurried to the scene in response to the call for help. Both bodies were soon recovered, and for over an hour the firemen worked over them with the city's inhalator, but were unable to save them
The bodies were removed to the Unterkircher funeral home to be prepared for their removal to Peoria.
This sad tragedy was a great shock to many of this community who were acquainted with the family. The boys mother is a sister to Henry Gerst of Oakville, Julius Gerst, of Burlington, and Eugene Gerst, of Wapello. Their father, Jacob Meier had been working near Oakville this month.
This was to have been a reunion of the Meier and Gerst family, a reunion that was turned into one of sadness for all by the death of these two young men.
Saturday evening, Mrs. Meier and children, including the two sons, Hugh and Adolph and the latter's wife and baby arrived at the Gerst home and it was a pleasant gathering and plans had been made for other members of the two families to join in the reunion. They came, but to a gathering of sadness instead of happiness.
Hugo Meier was born in Peoria June 1, 1911, and was aged 21 years, 1 month and 20 days. He was united in marriage to Ida May Lilga, December 24, 1933, who with an infant daughter survives.
Adolph Meier was born in Peoria May 21, 1916, and was aged 19 years and two months.
Both are survived by their parents, four sisters and two brothers.
The remains were taken to Peoria Monday and the funeral services were held Tuesday. A number of relatives from here attended the funeral services.
Oakville Sentinel, July 25, 1935, page 1
REED, WILLIAM EVERETT
Funeral services for W. E. Reed were conducted Monday afternoon from the Community church in Grandview, with Rev. O. G. Lewis in charge. His sermon was taken from the second chapter of Ephesians, a lesson to the living which was selected by the deceased.
Pallbearers were Joe Keltner, Paul Connor, Joe Bieri, Ferrie Gast, John and Charles McGrew.
Flower attendants were Mrs. Ethel Buster, Mrs. Helen Kemp, Misses Ruth Kempand Bernice Odell, assisted by Dean Buster and Rex Kemp.
Mrs. Herbert Gipple and Mrs. Elmer Carter sang four numbers.
William Everett Reed was born at Grandview Nov. 20, 1879, and died July 27, 1935, at the age of 55 years and 8 months. He lived in Grandview the greater part of his life. He was preceded in death by an infant babe, his father William Reed, and two sisters, Verna Reed, and Mrs. Maude McGrew.
He is survived by his wife, six children and 13 grandchildren, his mother,Mrs. Margaret Guthrie and one half sister, Mrs. Hazel Dulgar.
Wapello Republican, August 1, 1935, page 1
GAGE, MYRTLE BELL (McCOWN)
Funeral services for Mrs. William Gage, who passed away at her home last Friday in Kinross, were held Sunday afternoon at the United Brethren church in Letts, with Rev. Harry Buss officiating.
Myrtle Bell McCown Gage was born April 17, 1878, the daughter of John and Debby McCown, at Clarinda, Ia. She married William Gage, December 31, 1893. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, William and Jay McCown.
She is survived by her husband and one son, Calvin, and by three granddaughters, two sisters, Mrs. George Buffington of Hepburn, Iowa, and Mrs. James Hall of Gravity, Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Parsons sang three vocal numbers, accompanied by Miss Miriam Lieberknecht. Flower attendants were Mrs. Floyd Brown, Mrs. John Ritterand Mrs. Silvis Lamb. Pallbearers were W. B. and H. G. Hartman, Clair Clark, Celia Blake, J. T. Paullins and Lucius Brown.
Burial was in the Indian Creek cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, August 8, 1935, page 2
Wapello Republican, August 1, 1935, page 1 and page 7
REED, EVERETT E.
Everett E. Reed, who spent practically his entire life in the Grandview community, died at his home there at 1:30 a.m. Saturday after a long illness. He was the son of William Reed and Margaret Guthrie and was born in Grandview, November 20, 1879.
He married Eva Allen at Guthrie Center and the couple went to Grandview immediately to reside. Seven children were born, one dying in infancy.
Surviving are his wife, and six children, Gilbert Reed, Opal Thompson of Graetenger, Glen and Olive at home. Thirteen grandchildren also survive.
For many yers Mr. Reed was a member of the Grandview Community church. Funeral rites were held there at 2:30 p.m. Monday, conducted by Rev. O. G. Lewis, pastor. Burial in the Grandview cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, August 1, 1935, page 8
GARDNER, JOHN
Mr. and Mrs. George Gardner and daughter, Miss Faye Hanft of Oskaloosa attended Saturday afternoon the funeral of Mr. Gardner's father, John Gardner at Washington and spent several hours calling on friends here Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Gardner were former well-known residents of this community. The following obituary is taken from the Washington Evening Journal.
John Gardner, a native of Tennessee, who would have been 90 years old next fall died at 2:25 Friday morning, after only a brief illness, death being due mainly to the infirmities of old age. He had been an unusually strong and robust man.
Born in Blunt county, Tenn., October 30, 1845 he lived in that section during the early part of his life and was married there in 1868 to Esther Ferguson, who was a sister of Ode Ferguson of Washington. She died twenty years ago.
They came to this county in 1882, settling on a farm near Crawfordsville, where they lived for seventeen years, then moving to a farm in the Ainsworth community. Since the death of his wife he made his home mostly with his children.
Early in life he united with the Methodist church and maintained his connection with that denomination.
Children surviving are three sons, William of Eldon; George of Oskaloosa andAndy of Crawfordsville and one daughter, Mrs. O. E. Babb of south of Washington. He leaves no brothers or sisters being the last surviving member of his father's family. They were a long lived family, his father living to the age of 100 years.
Funeral services were held at two o'clock Saturday afternooon at the L. A. Jones funeral home. Burial in the Ainsworth cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, August 1, 1935, page 8
LAMB, RENNIE
Renny Lamb, 65, died at the University hospital at Iowa City, July 25, after an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Lamb was born and reared in Rock Island county, Illinois, the son ofJames Lewis and Mary Lamb, but for many years was a resident of the Letts community. He married Miss Dena Kranz, Dec. 19, 1897, in Muscatine.
Mr. Lamb was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two sisters and two brothers. Surviving are two sons, Stuart of Rock Island, Ill., and Glen, who is in the United States navy; and three brothers, I. F. Lamb of Letts; E. F. Lamband Oscar Lamb of Wilton.
Wapello Republican, August 1, 1935 (Letts) page 7: August 8, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, August 1, 1935, page 1
BELL, JOHN CLIFFORD
John Clifford Bell, 91, father of John Edward Bell, butcher at the local Benteco store, died at 4 a.m. Saturday at the home of a son, Clifford Bell, six miles northwest of Columbus Junction. He had been in ill health for the past eight weeks.
Mr. Bell was born December 29, 1843, in Harrison County, Ohio, the son ofJohn and Margaret Clifford Bell. In 1863 he moved to Mercer county, Ill., where he farmed and studied the carpenter trade, moving to Missouri later. In 1872 he moved to Torrington, Conn. where he became a contractor and builder.
While a resident of Illinois, Mr. Bell became a first degree Mason and took second and third degree works at Torrington. He became a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in 1876 in Litchfield Conn. He became affiliated with the Royal Arch Masons in 1878 and has been active as a member of the organization ever since.
He married Charlotte A. Scoville in Connecticut on December 24, 1877, and the couple lived in the east until 1882 when they moved to Aledo, Ill. In 1890 they moved to Columbus Junction, settling on a farm five miles northwest of the city and later moving to the city. Mrs. Bell preceded her husband in death in 1933, and the latter resided since with children at Columbus Junction.
Surviving are three sons, John Edward and Clifford of Columbus Junction, andArthur S. Bell of Buffalo, Iowa, and nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Howard Bell home at Columbus Junction, with members of the Masonic order assisting. The Rev. V. A. Bloomquist was in charge. Burial was at the Columbus City cemetery.
Wapello Republican, August 8, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, August 8, page 1
HARPER, MARY JOSEPHINE (FOSTER)
Mrs. W. E. Harper died at her home in Mediapolis Monday morning, after a brief illness. She had been in failing health for several months, but she had been ill for only a few weeks, and her condition was not considered as serious until a few hours before her death.
Mary Josephine Foster, daughter of William and Nancy Poole Foster was born June 12, 1870, and was married to W. E. Harper, October 1, 1890. She is survived by her husband; one son, Leo L. of Minneapolis, Minn.; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Warren, of Ottumwa, and three grandchildren. Three children, Ronald D., Myra andLorman, preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church in Mediapolis Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock, with burial in Kossuth cemetery.
Wapello Republican, August 8, page 4.
FARRELL, HOWARD
Howard Farrell, son of Wm. H. and Alice Haney Farrell, was born at Alexis, Illinois, December 9, 1904, and passed away at Mercy hosptial in Burlington, Iowa, August 7, 1935, at the age of thirty years, seven months and twenty-eight days.
With his brother, William and twin sisters, Kathryn and Dorothy, he was left motherless in September, 1908.
Howard soon came to make his home in the Andy Johnson home east of Northfield, Mrs. Johnson being his aunt.
He attended and completed the high school course at the Huron Consolidated school. He followed this with a short engineering course and a short agricultral course at Iowa state college at Ames, Iowa.
Since the death of Mr. Johnson he was in charge of the farm work, and took an active interest in farm problems in the community.
Howard held the high esteem of his neighbors and friends, who mourn his death. The regard in which he was held in the community was plainly evidence by the many acts of kindness and helpfullness extended during his five weeks illness. He will be greatly missed in this community and among his associates to whom his presence was always welcome.
A short prayer service was held at the home Friday afternoon, August 9, at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by the Reverend Father McGrath, of St. Mary's church at Dodgeville, of which Howard was a member.
Saturday morning, August 10, at 9:00 o'clock another service was held at the Catholic church, Alexis, Ill., conducted by the Reverend Father Jordan.
Interment was in the family lot with his mother and sister, Kathryn, in the Alexis cemetery.
Oakville Sentinel, August 8, page 1 and August 15, 1935, page 1
CASTEN, EDWARD
Edward Casten, 62, Morning Sun, brother of Mrs. Charles Kerr of Wapello, who was visiting here Friday, was stricken that afternoon with heart disease and died immediately.
Coroner George Jamison Saturday ordered an inquest conducted into the death of Mr. Casten. The witnesses were Mrs. Angie Knight and her daughter, Alice Kistenmacher, Sheriff George Oakes, Dr. L. E. Weber, Robert Lewis, town marshall, and the dead man's niece, Mrs. E. Walsinger.
The jury found he came to his death from a heart attack. The coroner's jury included T. J. Callahan, George Gauss and C. M. Donaldson.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Casten, and was born near Marsh, November 1, 1873. He had never married. He is survived by the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. Barton Peel, Morning Sun, with whom he had his home nine years; Mrs. E. A. Anderson, Creston, Mrs. Will Holland, Washington,Albert Casten, and Elmer Casten.
Funeral services were held at the home of his sister, Mrs. Peel, at 2 p.m. Sunday, and burial was at the Morning Sun cemetery.
Wapello Republican, August 8, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, August 8, 1935, page 5;
Morning Sun News-Herald, August 8, 1935, page 1
STROUP, CHRISTOPHER
Christopher Stroup, son of Jacob and Elizabeth Smith Stroup, was born at Fostoria, Ohio, May 4, 1852 and passed away at the home of his son, Charles, August 5, 1935.
He came to Iowa with his parents in 1869, settling near Sperry, Iowa. Later he moved to Wapello, Iowa.
He was united in marriage to Alice Shipman in 1879. She departed this life April 18, 1926.
To this union was born five sons, W. A. of West Burlington, Iowa, W. J. of Wapello, C. B. of Wapello, F. H. now deceased and F. A. of Elmira, Iowa.
He also leaves to mourn his loss one sister, Elizabeth of Keokuk, Ia., five grandsons, two granddaughters, besides a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Jesse Huddle. Two selections were sung by Mrs. Gladys McNeil and Mrs. Oma McMahill. The pallbearers were Homer Winder, Sam Simons, C. Dodds, B. E. Thompson, Marian Barnes and Eugene Pease. The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse.
Burial was made in Wapello cemetery. A large number of relatives, neighbors and friends followed the remains to their last resting-place.
Among those from out of town attending the services were a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown and daughter, Mrs. Vernice Jones and husband of Keokuk; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Stroup, Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Fay Stroup, Elmira; Mr. Forest Stroup and daughter Marion, Harrison, Arkansas; Mr. C. E. Erickson, Davenport; Mrs. And Mrs. Newton Stroup, Morning Sun; Mr. and Mrs. John Vogelsang and daughter, Mildred,Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Vogelsang, Mr. and Mrs. Roger, Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Capron, Cleveland, Ohio; and Thomas Capron, Detroit, Mich.
Wapello Republican, August 8, 1935, page 1
HUPP, HORACE
Horace Hupp, 56, died of a heart attack in the Oakland vicinity at 11:35 a.m. Monday. He suffered a heart attack while returning home Sunday evening from a visit with friends at Newport from which he did not rally. He suffered a severe heart attack in May, and had been in declining health since. He was born on a farm near here July 2, 1879, and had spent his entire life in Louisa county.
He was married to Lydia B. DeVore, April 3, 1912, and to this union were born two daughters, Mrs. Ray Samuels of Oakville, and Lorraine at home, who with his survive. There are two grandsons, Jack and Keith Samuels, also one brother,Frank Hupp, south of Wapello. He united with the Oakland Presbyterian church October 15, 1922, and had continued to be a faithful member, having served for a number of years as a trustee. He was very active in community affairs and was serving Louisa county this year as a member of the grand jury. He recently resigned as treasurer of the Marshall township school district, because of ill health.
Funeral services were held from the Oakland church Wednesday afternoon, August 7, at 2 p.m. Interment in the Oakland cemetery.
Wapello Republican, August 8, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, August 8, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, August 8, 1935, page 1
VANSCOYK, IDA MAY
Miss Ida VanScoyk who has been ill for over two months passed away Friday evening, July 26, about seven o'clock at her home in Vining, Kansas. The immediate cause of her death was valvular heart disease.
Ida May VanScoyk, the daughter of Crawford and Eunice Hale VanScoyk, was born in Toolesboro, Louisa county, IA., in 1860. She moved to Kansas with her parents in 1880 and settled at Scottsville, Mitchell county, Kansas. Here she lived until 1900 when they moved to Vining where Miss VanScoyk has made her home ever since.
She was united with the Christian church of Vining in 1907 of which she has been a faithful member and worker. She taught a class for a number of years which is now known as the Loyal Daughters. Since joining the Loyal Women's class, she has been one of its most loyal and active members.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. R. F. Jones, and Miss Mary VanScoyk of Vining, Kansas and other relatives. Three brothers preceded her in death,Charles, Frank and Seigel.
Wapello Republican, August 8, page 4
WHITE, PHOEBE ANN (MOORE)
Mrs. Phoebe White, 83, Crawfordsville, was found dead in bed at 5:30 Monday, a.m., at the home of her son, Eli White, west of Columbus City. Her death was due to heart trouble.
Mrs. White had left her home Sunday to attend the funeral services of J. C.Bell, and was visiting at her son's home when death occurred.
Miss Phoebe Ann Moore was born December 28, 1851, in Mercer county, Ill, and came to Lewis, Cass county, IA., in 1852 and to Louisa county in 1867 where she lived on a farm. In 1910, she moved to Crawfordsville.
She was married February 16, 1871, to William White, who died June 15, 1925. Surviving are the son, Eli White, Columbus Junction, one granddaughter and one grandchild and a sister, Mrs. Dora R. Henderson of Winterset. The sister had been visiting with her a couple of weeks and was also at the Eli White home
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday at the United Presbyterian church at Crawfordsville. The Rev. Donald Zimmerman, pastor, was in charge. Burial was in the Ainsworth cemetery.
Wapello Republican, August 8, 1935, page 5
Columbus Gazette, August 8, 1935, page 1
HERMLEY, JENNIE (BOKE)
Mrs. Charlie Hermley died at her home in Muscatine at 7:50 p.m., July 25, after an eight week's illness. A complication of diseases proved fatal.
Jennie Boke was born in Louisa county, June 23, 1871. She was married toCharlie W. Hermley on July 11, 1923. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Surviving are her husband and the following children; Mrs. Myrtle Neipertof Fruitland; Mrs. Jessie Brownlee of Rock Island; Mrs. Mable Gray of Muscatine;Ernest Metzger, Rock Island; Ira, Howard and Wilbur McFadon, at home. Two stepdaughters, Verna McFadon and Mrs. Gertrude Bell of Muscatine and three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Kate Biery, Mrs. Belle Slenner, and Mrs. Dora Hoffman, all of Muscatine, John Boke of Columbus City, and Bert Boke of Muscatine, also survive.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., July 28, at the Meyers Funeral home in Muscatine. Burial in Greenwood cemetery.
Wapello Republican, August 8, page 8
Columbus Gazette, August 1, 1935, page 1
STAATS, IRA ABNER
Ira Abner Staats, a resident of Wapello his entire life, dropped dead in the yard of his home here at 10 a.m. Monday. A heart attack caused his death.
Ira Abner Staats, son of Jasper and Marie (Wood) Staats, was born February 2, 1867 in Lynn county, Iowa. He departed from this life on the 12th day of August, 1935, at the age of 68 years, 6 months, and 10 days.
He came with his parents to Wapello, this being his home until his death. On February 11, 1912, he was united in marriage to Samantha R. Staats. He is survived by his wife and three children, Sylvia and Edwin at home, and Helen Foster, of Letts. He is also survived by seven step children, one sister and one brother.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Huddle sang "Going Down the Valley: and "Sometime We'll Understand.: The pallbearers were sons of the family. There were many beautiful floral offerings and many friends and neighbors gathered to pay their last tribute of respect.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the home of his sister, Miss Vina Staats, with the Rev. Jesse Huddle officiating. Burial was in the Harrison cemetery.
Wapello Republican, August 15, 1935, page 1 & 4
FISHER, LELA (MCKEAN)
Mrs. Max Fisher, 37, Columbus Junction resident, died Sunday night after a two weeks illness at the Hershey hospital, Muscatine.
Mrs. Fisher, was formerly Miss Lela McKean and was born at Columbus Junction, January 27, 1898. She was married to Max Fisher December 25, 1934 at Rock Island. She attended the Indian Creek school and the Kansas City high school.
Surviving are her husband, her father, F. E. McKean, Columbus Junction, andEdwin of Moscow, and three sisters, Mrs. Blanche McGreer, Muscatine, Mrs. Marie Borland, Cedar Rapids, and Nela, a twin sister, at home. Her mother died two years ago. Two sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fredonia Methodist church. The Rev. Stanley Jones, Muscatine, officiated and burial was in the Indian Creek cemetery.
Wapello Republican, Aug. 15, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, August 15, 1935, page 1
HUNT, MAMIE E. (NELSON)
Mrs. W. P. Hunt, 49, died at her home five miles northwest of Morning Sun Saturday night, after a two week's illness.
Mamie E. Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Nelson, was born at Tingley, Iowa. She made her home with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Wilson, Morning Sun, where she grew to womanhood. Her parents died when she was but a small child. She was married to W. P. Hunt and since that time has resided on the same farm. Her husband died in January, 1934.
She is survived by the following children; Steven, Josephine, Boone, Perry, Kenneth and Phillip, all at home, and a sister, Mrs. Crooks, of Khedive, Pa.
Funeral services were held from the Union church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with burial in Elmwood cemetary.
Wapello Republican, August 15, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, August 15, 1935, page 1
REID, A. F.
A. F. Reid, farmer and life long resident of the Morning Sun community, died Friday at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hensleigh, southwest of town, after several weeks illness.
Mr. Reid, the son of David and Jane Reid, was born on a farm southwest of Morning Sun, where he grew to young manhood. He married Miss Nellie Stormont, who preceded him in death several years. The following children survive: Mrs. Velma Hensleigh, Loyd Reid and Mrs. Helena Edgar, all of the Morning Sun community. There are four grandsons. There survives also one sister, Mrs. Vina McClurkin of Santa Anna, Calif., and one brother, J. Melville Reid of Morning Sun.
He united with the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian church when a young lad and has for several years served as a ruling elder in the church. For a number of years he has been president of the Morning Sun Mutual Telephone Company.
Funeral services were held at the Sharon church Sunday, at 3 p.m. Burial was in the Sharon cemetery.
Wapello Republican, August 15, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, August 15, 1935, page 1
CAMPBELL, GEORGE W.
George W. Campbell passed away at his home 520 Court Street, Burlington, at 7 o'clock Monday evening. He had been in poor health the past few years. Early in the spring he underwent an opreation from which he partially recovered and was able to resume his usual duties for a short ttime. Later he suffered a relapse and gradually grew weaker until death came.
George W. Campbell was born near Oakville, Iowa, September 12, 1868; died at Burlington, Iowa, August 12, 1935, aged sixty-six years, and eleven months. He was the son of Captain W. J. and Emma Jane Johnson Campbell, both deceased. He grew to manhood on the home place, and on October 30, 1895, was united in marriage to Miss Daisy Waterhouse.
To their union was born six children, four of whom with the widow survive. They are Mrs. Nelling Buxton, of Kingston; William E. and Thomas E. Campbell, of Kingston; W. Stanley, of Burlington. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Swise, Mrs. Susan Hickley and Mrs. Emma Marshall, of Oakville; five brothers Elmer Campbell, of Newport, John L., Frank W., Robert and James G. Campbell, all of Oakville and vicinity; also four grandchildren preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister, and two sons, Charles and Theodore.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Campbell lived on a farm, later moving to Oakville where they resided a few years. They then moved to his father's farm for a short time. About 25 years ago Mr. Campbell purchased a farm on the Lower Sandridge which he operated until five years ago when he retired and with Mrs. Campbell moved to Burlington where they have since resided.
Mr. Campbell was an adherent to the.Republican party and always took an active interest in the campaigns from time to time. He served as an official in various capacities in the town and township during his residence here. After moving to Des Moines county he became active in drainage and levee matters and for over twenty years served as an official of the districts. He served in these projects until a short time before his death.
Mr. Campbell was an honored member of the communities in which he lived. He was a staunch advocate of the principals he believed in. He was conscientious in all his work, and all affairs of a public nature entrusted to his care or supervision were as carefully accounted for as were those of his own. He was worthy of any trust placed in his hands, and when the death call came he passed on, leaving behind a record of a life work well done.
Mr. Campbell was a member of the Sandridge M. E. church, but since moving to Burlington he had been a regular attendant at the First M. E. church of that city.
A brief service was held at the home at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, conducted by Dr. J. F. Boeye. At 2:30 o'clock funeral services were held from the M. E. church in Oakville conducted by Rev. W. W. Griffith. The church was filled to overflowing with relatives and friends who came from far and near to pay a last tribute to a departed neighbor and friend. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Smith sane "Love Lifted Me", "How Beautiful Heaven Must Be" and "Going Down the Valley." Miss Letha Carterpresided at the piano.
Burial was in the family lot in the edwards cemetery by the side of the two sons who had preceded him to the world beyond.
Oakville Sentinel, August 15, 1935, page 1
Wapello Republican, August 22, 1935, page 5
ADAMSON, JOHN W.
John W. Adamson, prominent and very highly esteemed Louisa county farmer, died at his home southeast of Columbus City, Thursday afternoon, August 15th, following an illness of several months.
John W. Adamson, third son of William S. and Rebecca A. Adamson, was born near Winfield in Henry county, Iowa, May 12, 1870.. His parents were both natives of Ohio.
On September 5, 1895, he was united in marriage to Miss Rosa Rahmiller, who was a daughter of Fred and Louisa Rahmiller. To this union seven children were born, two sons, Verne and Walter, preceding him in death. His wife also preceded him in death April 11, 1932.
The daughters, who survive are: Mrs. Jeff Cutkomp, Mrs. Myron Daily, andMrs. George Boulton of Wapello; Mrs. Hilton Pretz of Columbus Junction and Miss Viola at home. He is also survived by one brother, Grant Adamson of Ottumwa, Ia.
As a boy he showed special interest in farming and when he reached maturity he associated with his brother in renting 300 acres of land which he cultivated for a year. He then went west to Hancock county where he spent a year, at the end of which he returned to the old homestead and later purchased ninety acres which he cultivated to good advantage.
In 192? He sold this place and came to Louisa county where he purchased the home where he resided until the time of his death and which he steadily improved until it was one of the best kept and most beautiful modern homes in the county.
He was converted to the Christian faith in early manhood at the Dixie church and maintained his strong faith in Christ until his death.
Mr. Adamson was one of the outstanding citizens of this county. He earned for himself an enviable record as a successful farmer and was a man of responsibility and high character. His integrity and honesty registered in the character of the members of his family who hold the memory of his Christian life a sacred heritage. He was esteemed by all who knew him for his kindness, his counsel and his sound judgment.
Funeral services were held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon on the lawn of the family home. And here under the beautiful shade trees surrounded by beds of lovely flowers which he admired so greatly and to which he devoted much attention the past few years, more than two hundred neighbors and friends gathered to pay tribute to his life.
The services were conducted by the Rev. W. A. Samp, pastor of the Harrison Avenue Methodist church of Burlington, assisted by the Rev. V. A. Bloomquist, pastor of the Methodist church at Columbus Junction.
A quartette, the members of which were: Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Hall, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grim, sang: "Home Of The Soul" and "Is My Name Written There." They were accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Thomas Wykert.
The flowers were in charge of Dorothy Adamson, Alice Daily, Betty Cutkomp and Annabelle Huddle.
The pallbearers were: George Deppey, W. H. Dayton, C. E. Jones, W. H. Grouwinkle, J. O. Hall, and B. H. Shearer.
Burial in the Wapello cemetery.
Wapello Republican, August 22, 1935, pages 1 and 8
Columbus Gazette, August 22, 1935, page 1
SHELLABARGER, HUGH
Hugh Shellabarger, 38, a native of Letts, who has been employed at West Branch for the last three years, was found dead in his car Monday morning. A coroner's inquest pronounced death due to heart failure.
It is believed that he died near 10 p.m., Sunday, shortly after he was seen driving his car into a garage at West Branch. The body was not discovered until early Monday.
Mr. Shellabarger was an employee of the Rock Island railroad for several years, but was transferred to West Branch in 1932.
He never married. Surviving are his mother, and one sister, residing at Letts, and a second sister in Chicago.
Wapello Republican, August 22, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, August 22, 1935, page 1
HILL, HARRY (HENRY)
Harry Hill, 80, died at his home west of Conesville at 2 p.m., Sunday after an illness with a complication of ailments resulting from advanced age.
Mr. Hill was born August 4, 1855, the son of Daniel and Matilda Hill, in Posy county, Ind. He and his parents came to Iowa in 1859 by ox team and located near Conesville.
December 23, 1876, he was married to Alice Forbes and in 1855 they moved to Jewell county, Kas., residing there for ten years. They then returned to Conesville. Mrs. Hill preceded him in death on August 13, 1913.
December 16, 1918, Mr. Hill married Minnie Hesser and she died on January 6, 1922.
Surviving are five children, Mrs. Daisy Goldsberry of Muscatine, Joe Hill of Washington, John, Walter and Norval of Conesville. One sister, Mrs. Sarah Forbes, Conesville, and one brother, Francis Hill, Braymer, Mo., with 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren also survive. Five children, three sisters and one brother preceded him in death.
Wapello Republican, August 22, 1935, page 5 and page 8
Columbus Gazette, August 22, 1935, page 1
POTTER, GEORGE S.
George S. Potter, a well-known resident of this community passed away Saturday evening, August 24, at his home in Wapello, having reached the age of 80 years and 10 months.
George S. Potter, son of sEnoch and Mary (Hunter) Potter was born near West Liberty, Iowa, October 24, 1854. His parents emigrated from Beaver, Pennsylvania in 1851, coming by boat from Pittsburgh by way of St. Louis. They located first on a farm near West Liberty, where they resided until 1855, when they made their home across the river two miles east of Wapello, where Mr. Potter grew to manhood, later purchasing the homestead where he and his family resided until they moved to Wapello a number of years ago to make their home.
On June 11, 1891, Mr. Potter was married to Miss Addie McChesney of Toolesboro, and to them three daughters were born, one dying in infancy. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Florence and Grace, who are both instructors in the Fort Madison schools; also a brother, O. M. of Akron, Ohio, and a number of nephews and nieces.
He was a member of the United Presbyterian church at Harrison.
Mr. Potter was a man of strong mentality, a good conversationalist, and was much interested in public affairs. In the last few years he spent much of his leisure time writing poetry, which he enjoyed quoting to his friends. Mr. Potter will be missed not only by those of the older generation, but by those of all ages.
"One day I missed him on the accustomed hill
Along the heath and at his favorite tree
Another came but not beside the rill
Nor up the lawn or at the wood was he."
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., and were conducted by Rev. Jesse Huddle, assisted by Dr. J. R. Fraser, who read the scripture, offered prayer and sang the twenty-third Psalm, with Miss Myrtle Davis, pianist.
The beautiful flowers were in charge of Aileen Murray, Mary Fraser, and Mary Garrett.
Many came to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased, and lend their sympathy to the bereaved, and as the sun was descending toward the western horizon, the remains were laid to rest in the Wapello cemetery.
Wapello Republican, August 29, 1935, page 1 and 4.
Columbus Gazette, August 29, 1935, page 1
HUSTON, MARTHA ELIZABETH (MCELROY)
This community was shocked early Sunday morning by the sudden and totally unexpected death of Mrs. J. Clyde Huston, mother of Mrs. Wm. Dunn of this city, at her home in Crawfordsville.
Mrs. Huston was long active in the church and social affairs of the Crawfordsville community.
She had not been in the best of health in recent years, but Friday evening had appeared to be in better spirits than usual and visited with friends happily.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the residence in Crawfordsville incharge of Rev. Myron Hayes of Keosauqua, former pastor of the Methodist church there, assisted by Rev. E. Hehner. Burial in the Crawfordsville cemetery.
Martha Elizabeth, oldest child of George and Jane (Strain) McElroy was born on a farm southeast of Crawfordsville, August 13, 1878 and was married J. Clyde Huston, August 9, 1899. For a time they lived on a farm east of Crawfordsville and then kept a store at Wyman, returning to Crawfordsville 23 years ago and this had since been their home.
Mrs. Huston had always been gifted in music and turned that ability to accounty in helpful ways. She taught piano for anumber of years and directed the choir in the Methodist church. She was a member of that church all of her life. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the White Shrine and the Legion Auxiliary, as well as some of the social clubs of the community.
Surviving are her husband; one son, Cloyce K. Huston, who is vice consul and secretary of the American legation at Tirana, Albania, and one daughter, Mrs. William Dunn of Columbus Junction. There are also living her mother, Mrs. George McElroy of Crawfordsville and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Warburton Huston. Her father and one brother are deceased.
Columbus Gazette, August 29, 1935, page 1
Wapello Republican, August 29, 1935, page 1
SCHNEIDER, MRS. LEROY (WILSON)
Funeral services for Mrs. LeRoy Schneider, who died Thursday night August 22, at the Bellevue hospital at Muscatine were held at the home of her mother,Mrs. Clara Wilson at Letts Sunday afternoon. The Rev. O. G. Lewis of Grandview was in charge with burial in the Letts cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Parsons sang, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Sunlight in My Soul", accompanied by Miss Mariam Lieberknecht.
Pallbearers were Robert and Tom Wilson and F. G. McCullough of Muscatine, L. O. Hannsen of Fort Collins, Colorado and Robert Barnes and A. W. Schultz of Letts.
Mrs. Schneider was preceded in death by her father, Robert Wilson and one brother, Henderson and a sister, Mrs. Ella McCullough.
Surviving are the husband, Leroy Schneider and daughter, Theo. Of Muscatine, her mother, Mrs. Clara Wilson and sister, Mrs. Andrew Schultz and brothers, Earland Russell Wilson of Letts, Mrs. Henry Lindley of Reliance, South Dakota andMrs. Lester Hannsen of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Columbus Gazette, August 29, 1935, page 1
ENDSLEY, EMMA (DUNCAN)
Mrs. I. A. Endsley, 78 native and lifelong resident of Columbus City township, died at 1 a.m. Monday at her home, after a long illness.
Mrs. Endsley, formerly Miss Emma Duncan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Duncan, pioneers of Louisa county, was born July 27, 1867, on a farm four miles northeast of Columbus Junction. She was married to I. A. Endsley January 20, 1881 in Columbus City, the Rev. Jas. Brown officiating. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mrs. W. E. Whetstine, Toledo; a son, Willard, Cedar Rapids; a brother, Chas., Los Cruces, N. M.; and three sisters, Mrs. H. E. Orr, Columbus Junction; Mrs. Theodore Himmilrich, Chino, Calif., and Mrs. Wyke Mudock, San Antonio, Texas, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the United Presbyterian church, Columbus City, of which she had been a lifelong member, the Rev. C. S. Ransdale officiating. Burial was in the Columbus City cemetery.
Wapello Republican, August 29, 1935, page 7
Columbus Gazette, August 29, 1935, page 1
GREEN, ALEXANDER
Alexander Green, 85, resident of Louisa county for a half century, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday in his home in Columbus City after a long illness. He was born June 6, 1850, in Blunt county, Tenn., and was married there to Miss Elizabeth Green.
They moved to a farm near Columbus Junction fifty years ago and resided there a number of years but of late Mr. Green had been caretaker of the Columbus City cemetery. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. The surviving family includes three daughters: Mrs. Anna McKinney, Wapello; Mrs. Florence Smith and Mrs. Jessie Smith, Columbus Junction; four sons, Ray, Columbus Junction; and Ira, Ralph and Paul, Columbus City; four brothers, b, Columbus City; Robert, Muscatine; Ebenezer, Mexico, Mo.; and Charles, Washington College, Tenn.; three sisters, Mrs. Mollie McCraken, Washington College, Tenn., Mrs. Daniel Browning, Columbus Junction and Mrs. Jacob Hall, Winfield; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for Thursday in the family home and burial will be in the Columbus City cemetery.
Wapello Republican, August 29, 1935, page 7
MCVEY, MELINDA (MCKEE)
Melinda McKee, youngest daughter of Daniel and Jane McKee was born on October 15 1861, in Coshocton county, Ohio, and passed away at the Mercy hospital in Iowa City at 12:50 Sunday afternoon, August 25th.
She spent her girlhood in Ohio and grew to womanhood there, coming to Conesville, Iowa in the fall of 1883.
On April 4, 1895, she was united in marriage to George H. McVey, of Iowa City. She spent most of her married life in Iowa City, having made her home at Conesville the past few years.
Ten days previous to her death she was stricken suddenly with appendicitis and submitted to an operation in the Iowa City Mercy hospital. She was seemingly on the road to recovery and the doctor said she would be able to leave the hospital in ten days. Sunday she enjoyed a good dinner and in a few more minutes she passed away suddenly. Death being caused by a blood clot.
She is survived by her husband, step daughters, Mrs. Hazel Herrington of West Liberty and Mrs. Orpha Munger, of Detroit, Michigan. Also, one sister, Mrs. Eva McCurdy, Conesville, and two (newspaper error) brothers, L. A. McKee of Okmulgee, Okla. One sister, Mrs. Nancy Giffin and two brothers, Vance andChalmers McVey preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist church in West Liberty. Burial will take place in the McVey lot in the West Liberty cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, August 29, 1935, page 5
THOMPSON, MARY
The many friends of Miss Mary Thompson were greatly shocked to learn of her sudden death August 20, 1935. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Thompson who formerly lived on the R. L. Richards farm, but are now living at Elcamino, California.
Miss Mary Thompson the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Thompson was born at Burlington, Iowa, December 23, 1905 and passed away very suddenly at her ranch home Tuesday, August 20, 1935. In the year of 1920 she moved with her parents to a farm near Cotter, Iowa where she attended high school, graduating with the class of 1925. Following her graduation she attended Junior college at Burlington, Iowa. She then decided to take up nurses training, entering the Burlington hospital for two years at which time she left with her parents for California where they now reside on a ranch in the Elcamino Colony. Soon after her arrival, she was employed at the ranch headquarters caring for the mother ofMrs. W. F. Dunn and in 1931 went with the Dunn family to San Francisco where she remained, until April of this year. She had planned leaving in October to complete her nurses training.
Mary endeared herself to everyone with whom she came in contact by her sweet smile and generosity to render service wherever she was needed. She was especially thoughful of the aged. She was a member of the Cotter, Iowa Presbyterian church where she had been an active worker.
The following clipping was taken from the "Red Bluff Daily News".
Elcamino, Aug. 24--This morning at 10 o'clock the El Camino community church was filled with sorrowing friends who came to pay their last respects to Miss Mary Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Thompson, whose sudden passing Tuesday shocked the community.
The casket was banked with many flowers from neighbors and friends.
Music was furnished by Mrs. Geo. F. Wortley with Mrs. L. A. Young at the piano who sang "Sometime We'll Understand" and by Mrs. Lyle Davis of Corning withMrs. Wilson at the piano sang, "Peace, Peace, Wonderful Peace."
After the scripture and obituary was read by Dr. George F. Wortley, pastor of the church, he spoke words of comfort based on the words of the Apostle Paul--"I am the light of the world." He stressed three comforting thoughts:
1--Life is continuous--in spite of death.
2--Life is spiritual.
3--Life is love"--"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son." He is not here--but risen--so our dear friend has gone on before.
The following young ladies formed the pallbearers escort: Mrs. Clement Langenwalter, Mrs. Harry Oldham, Misses Doris Creel, Zilpha Davis, Virginia Sansome and Leona Vaughn.
Pallbearers were: John Vrilakeas, Harry Oldham, Cris Deier, Sydney Campbell, Joe Arthur and Raymond Roberts.
Members of the family who mourn their loss are her parents, Mr and Mrs. J.P. Thompson, six brothers, Russell, Theodore and Cris (twins) Matthew, Bob, Billyand one sister, Elsie.
Miss Elsie Thompson, sister of J. P. Thompson, came up from San Francisco to attend the service."
Columbus Gazette, August 29, page 1
WILLEY, SCOTT
Scott Willey, 29, who lived near Cotter, died at the home of his sister,Mrs. Clarence Figg, at Muscatine, at 3 o'clock last Thursday afternoon. He had been ill and had been in a hospital at Muscatine.
Mr. Willey was a son of Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Willey, who reside near Cotter. He married Miss Mildred Cook, who survives. Surviving also are two daughters,Marian and Vera, and one brother and three sisters, Carl Willey and Mrs. Tudor Arthur of Cotter; Mrs. Floyd Edmondson, of Ainsworth, and Mrs. Clarence Figg of Muscatine.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home of his parents. The Rev. W. H. Parker was in charge of the services. He and Mrs. Chauncey Stappsang, "Have Thine Own Way, Lord," with Mrs. Park as accompanist.
Burial was in the Columbus City cemetery.
Wapello Republican, September 5, 1935, page 1
OCHS, FREDERIC H.
Fred Ochs, night operator at the Columbus Junction telegraph office, mourns the death of his father, Frederick Ochs, 74, of Ft. Madison. Mr. Ochs had been in poor health for three years, and seriously ill one week.
He was born January 27, 1861, at Ft. Madison, where he had been a resident all of his life. He was married to Miss Katherine Hinken, October 16, 1864, who survives him besides the son, Fred, in Columbus Junction.
Funeral services will be held from the Clement's chapel at 2:30 Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery with the members of the Claypool lodge in charge at the grave.
Wapello Republican, September 5, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, September 5, page 1
TOBORG, RUTH ANN (WINDER)
Word was received here Monday, August 26th, of the death of Mrs. Henry Toborg, of Muscatine, which occurred at 1:45 p.m., at the Bellevue hospital in Muscatine. She had undergone an operation two weeks before from which she never recovered.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, August 28th, at 2:30 p.m., from the Musserville M. E. church, of which she had been a member for many years. The beautiful flowers and the large crowd attending bespoke the esteem in which she was held. "To know her is to love her," a great mother to her own family or anyone else who needed mothering. She was always cheerful and uncomplaining, even in ill health.
Ruth Ann Winder Toborg was born January 13, 1880, at Wapello. She attended the rural schools and Wapello high school. She is the daughter of Alexander and Tabitha Winder. May 13, 1902, she married Henry C. Toborg, at Muscatine. Besides the husband the following children survive; H. Carl Toborg, Maple Grove road, Muscatine, Roy E. Toborg at home with his father; a child Ruth, died in infancy; one grandchild, Patricia Ann Toborg also survives. She leaves the following brothers" P. R. Winder and Homer R. Winder, Wapello; besides a host of other relatives and friends.
Attending the funeral from Wapello were: Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Winder and sonAllen, daughters Florence and Murray, P. R. Winder, Mrs. Hazel Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Lead, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berkhoff, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Schafer, Mr. And Mrs. George Schneider, and Mrs. Mary E. Schneider and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Schneider and son Howard.
Wapello Republican, August 29, 1935, page 1 and September 5, 1935, page 8
HARRISON, T. C.
T. C. Harrison, 86, president and general manager of the Keokuk Box company, died at his home in Keokuk Tuesday morning after an illness of three years.
Mr. Harrison was a former resident of Louisa county. He moved to Keokuk 63 years ago and has operated the box factory for 33 years. He was a veteran of the Indian wars, serving in company A of the 39th infantry for three years.
Surviving are his wife and three children, among them a son Cephas Harrison, who has been associated with him in the company, and Mrs. Dr. E. C. Rogers andMrs. Zella Harrison Bennett, formerly of Wapello.
Wapello Republican, September 12, 1935, page 1
WISE, W. H.
W. H. Wise of Oakville, passed away at his home last Thursday morning at 5 o'clock. He was in his usual health and his death was a shock to all. According to the Oakville Sentinel he awoke about 5 o'clock and remarked to Mrs. Wise that it was about time to get up, and breathing heavy for an instant passed away.
The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Oakville, Saturday afternoon, at 1:30 in charge of Rev. Wesley Griffith. Burial was in the Winfield cemetery at 3:00 o'clock.
Wapello Republican, September 12, 1935, page 1
Oakville Sentinel, September 5, 1935 page 1, September 12, page 1
Columbus Gazette, September 19, 1935, page 1
ACOFF, FELDON
Feldon Acoff, aged 63, formerly of Oakville, died at the Louisa county home Saturday morning, August 31, where he has been a patient for a number of years.
For several years he lived in a cabin boat on the Mississippi and Iowa rivers.
Wapello Republican, September 12, 1935, page 1
Oakville Sentinel, September 5, 1935, page 1
GREEN, ISAAC
The funeral services of Isaac Green, 93, of Washington, a former Louisa resident, was held there last Friday afternoon. His death occurred Tuesday, September 3.
Mr. Green was born May 14, 1842, in Breckenridge county, Ky., and was a son of Allen and Nancy Owen Green. He moved to Louisa county in 1854 and marriedNancy Raymond, of Columbus Junction, November 7, 1867, and later moved to Washington county which has been his home with the exception of a few years. Mrs. Green died May 28, 1929
The surviving children are: H. R. Green, of Linsey, Mont.; Mrs. William Mickle, Alco, Nebr.; Mrs. R. B. White, Crawfordsville, and Allen Green, St. Paul.
Wapello Republican, September 12, 1935, page 8
Columbus Gazette, September 12, 1935, page 1 and 8
GUNDERSON, BESSIE (ERICKSON)
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Gunderson, 88, resident of Conesville for 63 years, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Methodist church there. The Rev. Harry Strong, officiated, assisted by the Rev. E. Jasman.
Mrs. Gunderson died in the home of her daughter, Mr. A. W. Jones, Columbus Junction, after a week's illness. She was formerly Miss Bessie Erickson, a daughter of Eric and Carrie Erickson, and was born February 2, 1847, in Sweden. She was married to John Gunderson at Muscatine, October 5, 1872, and the home was made at Conesville.
Wapello Republican, September 12, 1935, page 8
Columbus Gazette, September 12, 1935, page 1
STIRLEN, MORLEY W.
Morley W. Stirlen, 77, a resident of Muscatine for 45 years, died at 2:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 28, at Muscatine, after an illness of several weeks with a complication of ailments.
Mr. Stirlen was born March 10, 1858, in Louisa County. He married Emma McKowan on Sept. 4, 1882, at Webster City, Ia. He was head of an insurance and real estate business at Muscatine for the past 40 years. Mrs. Stirlen died January 3, 1931.
Surviving are three children, Mrs. Ina Applegate, Walla Walla, Wash., Miss Mildred Stirlen and Mrs. Josephine Hahn, both of Muscatine; one brother, W. N. Stirlen, Muscatine; five sisters, Mrs. Jeannette Boos, Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Jessie Bailey, Washington, Ia., Mrs. Elizabeth Furnas, Mrs. John Havercamp, all of Muscatine, and Mrs. Freda McKee, Okamulgee, Okla.; five grandchildren; one aunt,Mrs. Charles Shellabarger, Fredonia.
Wapello Republican, September 12, 1935, page 8
SCHRECKENGAST, DR. ISAAC B.
Dr. Isaac B. Schreckengast, 70, former Iowan and Chancellor Emeritus of Nebraska Wesleyan university, died of pneumonia at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born at Danville, Iowa and educated in the schools of Keota, Iowa.
For many years he was platform manager of Columbus Chautauqua platform.
Columbus Gazette, September 12, 1935, page 8
SWAFFORD, RONALD GEORGE
Mr. and Mrs. George Swafford mourn the death of their son, Ronald George, born Sunday morning. The little one only lived one hour. Funeral service was held from the home Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. W. Griffith. Burial was in the Parsons cemetery.
Oakville Sentinel, September 19, 1935, page 1
WILLIAMSON, MRS. H. M.
Mrs. H. M. Williamson, 55, wife of Rev. Williamson, pastor of the Free Methodist church, died at her home in Morning Sun at midnight, Sunday, September 15th, following one hour's illness. Mr. Williamson had conducted services at Dixie Sunday, and they returned home about 10 o'clock, Mrs. Williamson taking sick shortly after arriving home. They moved to Morning Sun two weeks ago.
Besides her husband, she is survived by the following step-children,Clarence at home; Ethel, who teaches Mulberry Grove school in Illinois, and Ralphof Ottumwa.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with burial in Ottumwa.
Wapello Republican, September 19, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, September 19, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, September 19, 1935, page 1
JOHNSON, BERTHA (FRIETAG)
Mrs. Bertha Johnson, wife of Carl O. Johnson a former resident of this city, died at Iowa City Saturday, September 14, following a short illness. The funeral services were held at the Beckman Funeral Home in Iowa City S. Dipinger. The interment was made Monday, conducted by the Rev. Wendell at Ottumwa, preceded by a brief service at the home of a sister, Mrs C. E. Harrington. Mrs. Bertha Louise Freitag Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freitag, was born in Burlington September 4, 1898. She was married to Carl Johnson March 23, 1921 at Burlington, and they had been residents of Iowa City the past nine years. She leaves the husband, her mother, Mrs. Margaret Freitag, a sister, Mrs. C. P. Harrington of Ottumwa and a brother, Lloyd Freitag of Long Beach, Cal.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Jackson and son of this city, Mr. and Mrs. George Eden andMiss Edna Johnson of Lone Tree, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin of Tipton, attended the funeral services at Iowa City.
Morning Sun News-Herald, September 19, 1935, page 1
KEITH, T. P.
One man was killed and four other persons injured in an automobile crash Tuesday morning on highway 61 a mile north of Mediapolis.
T. P. Keith of Spickard, Mo., rural mail carrier, died at the Burlington hospital of shock two hours after the accident, and his wife, Mary, remained in critical condition at the same hospital. Their son, Witten, 17, suffered minor injuries.
Their car and one driven by H. E. Walker, Mediapolis, collided after the Keith auto struck a parked truck and veered to the left on the highway. H. D. Nelson of Mediapolis, a passenger in the Walker car, also was injured and was treated at the Burlington hospital.
Wapello Republican, September 19, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, September 19, 1935, page 1
REED, LYDIA MARGARET (WHEELER)
Mrs. Dave Reed, died very suddenly at her home north of Columbus Junction on the Bluff road, Wednesday evening after an illness of over a year, but had been able to be up and around the house.
Lydia Margaret Wheeler, daughter of George and Martha Wheeler was born February 14, 1882 on a farm near Wapello and has always lived in Louisa county.
On March 18, 1903 she was united in marriage to Dave Reed. To them eight children were born, three sons, Earl, Orville and Richard, of Letts and Virgil Reed, Columbus Junction and five daughters, Mrs. Merle Briggs, Letts; Mrs. Mildred Stagner, Wellman; Mrs. Verlee Cassabaum, Columbus Junction and Dorothy at home. Besides the husband and children she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Maude Phillips, Grandview; Mrs. Arena Lierow, Oskaloosa and Mrs. Frank Phillips, Columbus Junction and by three brothers, John Wheeler, Columbus Junction; Andrew Wheeler, Port Louisa and Albert Wheeler, Muscatine.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Richie Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. J. H. Grim with burial in the Columbus City cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, September 19, 1935, page 8
Wapello Republican, September 26, 1935, page 4
FENDER, WM. C.
Wm. C. Fender, a brother of Mrs. W. H. Dean of Columbus Junction, died Tuesday, September 3, at Aledo, Illinois, as the results of injuries received when the car he was driving skidded on the west pavement into another car. Both cars were going in opposite directions, and an unusual coincident was the fact that his son, Will, was a passenger in the other car. He was also injured but not fatally.
Funeral services were held at Aledo, Illinois, Thursday, September 5, with burial in the Aledo cemetery.
Wapello Republican, September 19, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, September 12, 19335, page 1
PYLE, JOHN
John Pyle passed away Monday morning at 6:30 at the advanced age of 82 years, 5 months, 23 days.
Having been left an orphan when only a young boy, he made his home with an uncle Mr. Bert Cleaver. Later, he came to the home of Geo. W. Hook, of Jefferson Twp., living on the "Hook Homestead" until the time of his death September 23, 1935.
He had been in failing health for many months passing away suddenly of a heart attack. The deceased was born in Watertown, Pa., March 6, 1853.
He could away be depended upon as a faithful and trust-worthy servant, never failing to assume the responsibilities of the former with energy and intent.
"He liveth long, who liveth well!
All else being flung away;
He liveth longest, who can tell
Of true things, truly done each day."
The funeral services took place at 8 o'clock at the home where he had lived for nearly a half century. Interment at the Mallory cemetery. Dr. J. R. Fraserconducted the services. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith sang two numbers. The pallbearers were E. Faris, Louis Otto, Claude Venard, Raymond Hayes, Charles Kimble, Geo. Graham.
Wapello Republican, September 26, 1935, page 1
Oakville Sentinel, September 26, 1935, page 1
STROUP, MARIAN
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stroup received a telegram Wednesday morning in regards to the death of Mr. Stroup's niece, Marian Stroup, age thirteen, at Harrison, Ark., Tuesday, September 24th. She was the only daughter of Mrs. Forest Stroup, and had been ill for the past three months. Her father preceded her in death ten years ago.
Wapello Republican, September 26, 1935, page 1
PARSONS, JAMES
James Parsons, a former resident of Jefferson township, passed away at his home near Lowell, Iowa, Wednesday morning, September 11. His death followed a paralytic stroke suffered the day before.
Mr. Parsons was born in Louisa county, near Toolesboro, August 28, 1857. He was the son of Thompson and Mary Hale Parsons and was educated in the local and Grandview schools, and Howe's academy at Mt. Pleasant, and taught school for a number of years.
He was united in marriage to Miss Lydia D. Herrick of Wapello, on December 20, 1882. They lived on a farm near Oakville until 1892, then moved to their present home near Lowell.
In 1894 he united with the Baptist church.
He is survived by his wife, five sons and two daughters, Walter T., James C., Wm. H. Parsons and Mrs. Mary Williams of Lowell, Mrs. Clifford Patton and Mr. Dayton H. Parsons of Sand Point, Idaho, and Mr. Chas. S. Parsons of Burlington. Fifteen grandchildren and one brother Harry T. Parsons of Winfield, Kans., also survive.
Funeral services were held from the home Friday afternoon, September 13, at 1:30 o'clock and from the Lowell Baptist church at 2 o'clock, with burial in Burge cemetery in New London.
Wapello Republican, September 26, 1935, page 4
Oakville Sentinel, September 19, 1935, page 1
KENNEDY, F. L.
Mrs. C. W. Johann received a telegram this morning from Arkansas, announcing the death of F. L. Kenedy, who married her sister, Fannie M. Pemble, deceased. The body will be here Friday morning. Funeral services will be held from the Presbyterian church in Wapello at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Burial will be in the Harrison cemetery.
Wapello Republican, September 26, 1935, page 5 and October 3, 1935, page 1
KENNEDY, F. L.
Mrs. Nola Farrel, Marianna, Ark., arrived Friday with the body of her father, F L. Kennedy, 74, who died in a hospital in Little Rock, Ark. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church in the afternoon, conducted by theRev. John R. Fraser. Burial was in the Harrison cemetery, the pallbearers being nephews of the deceased, Charles Beik, Paul Beik, Happy Hildebrand, Frank Deihl, James J. Johann and Floyd Lieberknecht.
Wapello Republican, October 3, 1935, page 1.
ENGLEHART, CHARLES A.
Brutally beaten by an unknown assailant as he prepared to drive his automobile into his garage at Davenport shortly before 10 p.m., Sunday, Charles A. Englehart, a former resident of Grandview, died at 12:40 a.m. Monday in a hospital, of skull injuries.
The attack victim was found slumped in the seat of his automobile, near the garage, Sunday night. Two deep wounds were found on his head. He died soon after being taken to the hospital. He never regained consciousness.
Davenport police have been investigating the brutal slaying of Englehart on two possible theories; that robbery was the motive for the slaying, and that Englehart was the victim of mistaken identity.
A coroner's jury which was called to inquire into the cause of the death, returned a finding that Englehart died of a basal fracture of the skull, resulting from several blows from a blunt instrument and inflicted by a person or persons unknown.
Charles A. Englehart was born July 7, 1867, in Grandview, and was educated there. In his early years he moved to Muscatine, and 35 years ago moved to Davenport. He was a barber, but retired from active work several years ago.
He is survived by two brothers, R. A. Englehart, and Harry Englehart, both of Davenport.
Services were held in the Chapel of the Hill and Fredericks mortuary at Davenport at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Trinity lodge No. 208 of Masons in charge. Burial was in the Grandview cemetery, where services were held at 2 p.m.
Wapello Republican, September 26, 1935, page 8.
BRETZ, NELLIE MAY (METCALF)
Nellie May, second child of Robert and Jane (Baker) Metcalf, born October 24, 1873 near Columbus City, Iowa, departed this life at her home near Morning Sun, Iowa, Saturday morning, September 28, 1935 after an extended illness. She was aged 62 years, 11 months and 4 days.
She attended the grade school at Columbus City, Iowa and later attended school and graduated from Washington high school, Washington, Iowa with the class of 1892. She taught school then in and around Columbus City for some time.
She was united in marriage June 10, 1897 to Chas. L. Bretz of Columbus City, Iowa. To this union were born four children, Priscilla, wife of George Swearingen, Winfield, Iowa; Glen, Chicago, Illinois; Hugh, at home; Russell, Wapello, Iowa. Her husband and children, with a brother, Will Metcalf of East Sound, Washington, nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews survive.
Her parents, one sister, Mrs. Carrie Light, one brother, Charles, proceeded her in death.
Mrs. Bretz had spent her entire life in and near Columbus City, Iowa except for a short period when the family resided in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
Socially, Mrs. Bretz was a member of the C. E. Circle of the Evangelical church and a long time member of the Oakland Social club.
From early girlhood she has been an active church worker and was a charter member of the Evangelical Church of Cairo, Iowa, always doing her Master's will.
The Clock of Time is wound but once,
And no man has the power
To tell, just when the hands will stop
At late, or early hour.
Now is the only time we have,
Live, love, toil with a will,
Place no faith in tomorrow
For the clock may then be still.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Evangelical church at Cairo and were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Leslie Deedrick and and a nephew of the deceased, the Rev. John H. Gabriel, pastor of the Newcomb Memorial church of Davenport.
A quartet the members of which were: Mrs. T. A. Wykert, Mrs. Rex Enke, Miss Betty Tieman and Miss Geneva Tindall with Mrs. J. W. Briggs at the piano sang: "The Old Rugged Cross", "Beulah Land" and "There Is No Night There".
The pallbearers were: Wm. Johansmeier, Thede Boysen, J. O. Hall, Roy Aringdale, Otto Miller, J. W. Briggs.
The flowers of which there were many were cared for by Mrs. Otto Miller.
The service was largely attended and many were unable to be seated, attesting to the highesteem in which Mrs. Bretz and her family were held by all who knew her.
Interment in the Columbus City cemetery
Columbus Gazette, October 3, 1935, page 1
Wapello Republican, October 3, 1935, page 1
HOBART, DORA BELLE
Funeral services were held for Dora Belle Hobart, 64, who passed away at her home in Muscatine last Wednesday. Services were held at the funeral home in Muscatine at 2 p.m, Sunday by the Rev. F. C. Scott, pastor of the United Brethren church. Burial was in the Cedar Bethel cemetery near Letts.
Mrs. Mary Munday of Letts is a sister of Mrs. Hobart.
Wapello Republican, October 3, 1935, page 1
HOWELL, CLARENCE B.
Clarence B. Howell, aged 59 years, proprietor of the hotel in Ainsworth, former operator of the Commercial hotel of this city, died last Wednesday night in the Washington county hospital, where he had been a patient four weeks. He was born in Mahaska county Nov. 18, 1876, but had spent the greater part of his life in the Washington community.
Wapello Republican, October 3, 1935, page 1
GRUVER, CLIFFORD
Funeral services for Clifford Gruver, who committed suicide at his farm home in Marshall township, were held in the Spring Run church at 2 p.m., October 5th, preceded by a short service at the home at 1:30.
The Rev. C. H. Stauffacher, Cedar Falls, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Leslie Diedrick, Cairo. Selections were sung by George and Ferrel Gipple and the Misses Betty Tieman and Geneva Tindall.
The flower girls were Mary Kramer, Virgie Tieman, Betty Hall and Melba Hall.
The pallbearers were Burl Kramer, Pearl Deyarmouth, Verle Gruver, Harold Hall, Virgil Hall and Roy Glidden. Burial was in the Columbus City cemetery.
Wapello Republican, October 3, 1935, page 2 and October 17, 1935, page 5
STORY, CAROLINE (WEBER)
Butte, Neb. Gazette: Caroline Weber Story was born March 10, 1851, near Wapello, Iowa, and passed away at her home in Butte, September 19, 1935, at the age of 84 years, 6 months and 9 days, after a month's illness.
She was married on November 4, 1869, to John Story, who preceded her in death January 18, 1913. To this union six children were born, two dying in infancy. Surviving are two sons and two daughters, Mrs. Rose McLaughlin, George Story, Mrs. Stella Miller, and Harvey H. Story, all of Butte.
Mrs. Story moved with her husband and family to a homestead northwest of Stuart, Neb., in 1883. In 1890 they moved to Mankato, between Butte and Spencer and a year later went to Butte, where she had since resided.
She was associated with her husband in the hardware business at Mankato, and then in the general mercantile business at Butte, and they also operated a hotel at Butte for a time. She was associated with her son, George, in the mercantile business at Butte for 42 years, being active in the operation of the store until about two years ago. She was a woman of exceptional business ability, and displayed her talent through the many years of active life.
She was a loving mother, unselfishly devoted to her children, grandchildren and friends. She was optimistic, always looking on the bright side of life and
had a kind word for all. She joined the German M. E. church near Wapello, Iowa, when a child, and was a charter member of the Butte Methodist church always attending all services when her health permitted.
She leaves besides her children, eight grandchildren, two great- grandchildren, one brother Chris Weber of Maryville, Mo., and other relatives, besides the host of friends.
Even though Mrs. Story had retired from business during the last years, she was still at the store considerable of the time and spent many hours visiting with friends, and passing a greeting to all. She has been a familiar figure to everyone in the community since the town of Butte began, and her place will never be filled. As a pioneer merchant, she has done her full bit toward the development of the town and community, taking her share of the hardships of the early pioneer life.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful, mute evidence of the high esteem in which she was held. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Butte Methodist church, in charge of Rev. Sumner Williams, assisted by Rev. Albert Swanson and Rev. O. E. Richardson of Bassett, and the friends who gathered to pay their last respected filled the church and many more were unable to gain admission. Burial was made in the Butte cemetery beside her husband.
Wapello Republican, October 3, 1935, page 2.
Columbus Gazette, September 26, 1935, page 1, and October 3, 1935, page 8
OSTERMEIER, ORA EMILY (KRIEGER)
Mrs. Henry Ostermeier, 36, of the Marsh vicinity, died Sunday at 10 a.m., in a hospital at Davenport, after a brief illness.
She formerly was Miss Ora Emily Krieger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Krieger, and was born on a farm near New London, September 16, 1899.
Following her marriage to Henry Ostermeier, the couple lived on a farm in the Marsh vicinity.
Mrs. Ostermeier attended Marsh M. E. church, being an active member of the Ladies' Aid Society and Sunday school.
Surviving are her husband, a daughter, Wanda; two sons, Gerald and Donald, and her mother, as well as the following brothers and sisters: Charles, Arthur, George, Ray and Orville, all of Mt. Union; Frank Krieger of Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. Wm. McNamee and Mrs. Glenn Helphrey of Mt. Union, and Ruth, at home.
Funeral services were held at Marsh Methodist church Tuesday at 2 p.m., with interment in Winfield.
Wapello Republican, October 3, 1935, page 3
Morning Sun News-Herald, October 3, 1935, page 1
WHITE, SUSIE (WADDELL)
Mrs. Susie White, a resident of Muscatine for the past 35 years, died early Friday morning at the Muscatine county home from a stroke.
She was born Dec. 4, 1870 in Iowa, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Waddell. She was married to John White, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Earl White, a daughter, Pearl Beveridge, both of Muscatine, and a sister, Ella Daney of Mediapolis.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m from the Ralph J. Wittich funeral home in Muscatine. The Rev. L. C. McDonald, pastor of the Musserville Methodist church officiated. Burial was made in the Harrison cemetery near Wapello.
Wapello Republican, October 3, 1935, page 4
ROSS, AMELIA
Miss Amelia Ross, 88, a native of Iowa, died Tuesday in the home of her nephew,W. M. Fellenger, south Wapello, with whom she had made her home many years. She was born September 15, 1847. Funeral services were held in the Fellenger home at 9:30 a.m. today, conducted by the Rev. John R. Fraser. Two selections were sung by Mrs. Mary Garrett and Mrs. Jesse R. Huddle.
She is the last to depart for her reward of 5 sisters.
Burial was in the Fulton cemetery near Cairo.
Wapello Republican, October 10, 1935, page 1
GATES, MRS. H. N.
Funeral rites were held for Mrs. H. N. Gates last Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Oak Grove Christian church. Interment was in the cemetery adjoining the church.
Mrs. Gates was a former resident of Cranston and her death occurred in a Princeton, Ill., hospital Sunday, September 29.
Wapello Republican, October 10, 1935, page 1
MILLER, E. N.
E. N. Miller, who built the first electric light plant in Columbus Junction and who took an active part some 23 years ago in convincing the people of the community that electricity was superior to the gas and kerosene lamps then in use, died at his home in Ft. Collins, Colo. Friday, August 23.
Wapello Republican, October 10, 1935, page 1
PATTON, ALETHA (ORR)
The body of Mrs. T. S. Patton was brought to Columbus Junction Tuesday for interment that afternoon in the Columbus City cemetery.
The burial service was conducted at one o'clock at the Columbus City cemetery by the pastor of the United Presbyterian church at Albia.
The pallbearers were Charles Orr, J. R. Johnston, C. N. Johnston, F. H. Johnston, W. D. Duncan and Mr. Moore.
Among those from a distance in attendance at the burial service were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Patton, Mr. and Mrs. James Patton and Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Raymond,Albia; Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Orr, Mrs. Letitia French, Mrs. Lillie Able, Miss Della Patton, Mr. Atcheson and Will Moore, of Washington and Charles Orr, of Conesville and Rev. R. I. Barnes, of Albia.
Mrs. Patton was formerly Miss Aletha Orr and was born in the county, April 5, 1853. She was married to T. S. Patton, who died about five years ago. They moved west in 1881, spending two years in Washington and the remainder of the time at Albia.
Mrs. Patton is survived by two sons, James and Robert Patton, both of Albia and one sister, Mrs. T. A. Raymond, also of Albia.
Funeral services were held at Albia, Monday afternoon conducted by the Rev. R. I. Barnes, pastor of the United Presbyterian church at Albia.
Columbus Gazette, October 10, 1935, page 1
SAUNDERS, HARRIETT CHRISTINA SMITH (VANDEVORT)
Harriett Christina, daughter of James Madison and Sarah Jane (Donohoo) Vandevort was born at Grandview, Iowa, December 23rd, 1853.
Originally from Virginia, the Vandevort family was early settlers to Louisa county, coming in 1841--nearly 100 years ago. James Madison Vandevort, father of Mrs. Saunders died in 1892 and Sarah Jane Vandevort, her mother, in 1896. They were the parents of nine children all having preceded Mrs. Saunders in death, except one sister, Evaline Gipple, who resides in Grandview.
In Wapello, Iowa on October 13th, 1870, Harriett Christina Vandevort became the wife of Henry L. Smith, who also was born in Virginia in Rockbridge county. After their marriage they came to Wapello to make their home and the deceased has lived here continuously since. To this union were born three children, Carrie Belle, now the wife of Walter H. Hurley of Wapello, Chester L. of Denison, Ia., and Harley Edmund who passed away at the age of one and a half years.
Mr. Smith, before his marriage had managed hotels in Wapello, among them the Iowa House and in 1885 together with Mrs. Smith equipped and conducted for a number of years what was known as the Park Hotel, located across the street east of the court house, in Wapello, later and at two different times they conducted successfully the Sherman House. Mr. Smith departed this life on August 27th, 1898.
Mrs. Smith continued to live in the family home until in 1900 she became the wife of W. G. Saunders, former sheriff of Louisa county.
Mrs. Saunders was until her passing, a member of the Women's Relief Corps.
Since Mrs. Saunders early marriage she has lived and enjoyed life in Wapello with her family and among her neighbors and friends numbered as her acquaintances to whom she was ever loyal. A kind and faithful friend, a generous neighbor, Mrs. Saunders will long be remembered by those with whom has mingled during the years.
Unassuming in life her true heart was known best by her own family to whom she was ever and always devoted. Mrs. Saunders has lived here according to her understanding of the teachings of God, that we live each day that the world might be a better place--and that her life might help toward the honor and glory of Him who have His life to save the world.
Never critical, never complaining, always kindly, sympathetic and appreciative, Mrs. Saunders life is another example of the true life emulation of which could but make for a better world.
Mrs. Saunders leaves her daughter, Mrs. Walter H. Hurley and husband of Wapello; her son, Chester Smith of Denison, Iowa; her sister, Mrs. Evaline Gippleof Grandview, a number of nephews and nieces and a host of friends who will long remember the kindly, cheerful life which never failed a loved one or a friend.
Funeral services were held from the home yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. J. R. Fraser. Two solos were rendered by R. G. Hawkins, "God's Tomorrow", and "Savior Pilot Me", accompanied by Mrs. Jesse Huddle on the violin.
Wapello Republican, October 10, 1935, pages 1 and 3.
KELLER, MARGARET C. (SPRAGUE)
Mrs. Margaret C. Keller passed away at her home in Wapello, October 7, 1935, at the age of 8e years, 7 months, and 33 days.
Margaret Clementine Sprague was born on a farm east of Grandview. She was the daughter of Robert Hamilton and Rebecca Trimble Sprague. Her childhood and youth were spent in the farm home, from where she attended the district school and later the Grandview Academy. On coming to Wapello in the early seventies, she lived with her sister, Mrs. Estep, and taught the Maple Grove school south of town.
On Nov. 4, 1874, she was united in marriage with George R. Keller. Three children came to their home, Clara, Vinnie and Bert Garfield. Mrs. Keller continued to reside in Wapello throughout her married life, and was devoted to her home and family.
She united with the First Presbyterian church by letter from Grandview.
After many years of active life, sickness came upon her, from which she did not recover.
Mrs. Keller is survived by a half brother, Frank E. Sprague, of Portland, Oregon, her two daughters, Mrs. Clara K. Hook of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Vinnieof Wapello, a grandson, Clarence K. Hook, of San Francisco, and a great granddaughter, Gloria Hook. The husband and son preceded her in death within recent years.
Wapello Republican, October 10, 1935, page 3, and October 17, 1935, page 5
WAGNER, NANCY (SODERSTROM)
Nancy Wagner, 67, life resident of Conesville, died at her home there of cerebral hemorrhage Monday. She was working in her garden when stricken, dying shortly afterwards.
Mrs. Wagner was born in Conesville, Feb. 8, 1868. She was the daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Soderstrom, pioneers of Columbus Junction. She was married to Chas. Wagner, Dec. 2, 1896.
She is survived by a son, Paul, San Antonio, Texas, and two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Aldrich and Miss Nancy Wagner, both of Waterloo, and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending word from her son in Texas.
Wapello Republican, October 10, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, October 10, 1935, page 1
KECK, LYDIA AMANDA (FIELMAN)
Mrs. Lydia Amanda (Fielman) Keck, born at Grandview, Iowa, Aug., 6th, 1872, daughter of Frederick and Anna Marie (Hoffman) Fielman died at the Burlington hospital at 2 a.m, October 16, 1935, age 63 years, 2 months, and 10 days. She was married to John G. Keck October 24, 1895. The children are, one son, Kenneth F. Keck of New York City and one daughter, Mrs. Lola F. Elliott of Wapello.
Funeral from the residence at 2 p.m. Friday, Rev. T. Warren, officiating. Interment in the Wapello cemetery.
Mrs. Keck's mother passed away when she was 3 years of age, her father in 1910.
She was a member of the Methodist church since she was 11 years of age, worked with the Epworth League and Philathea class in past years. She was a past president of the Ladies Aid and of the Home Missionary society, a charter member of the Eastern Star, a member of the J. A. O. club, and the Tarry Awhile club, also member of the Legion Auxiliary, Daughters of Veterans and Royal Neighbors.
There is also left to mourn her loss, beside the husband and children, Mrs. Kenneth F. Keck and two children, John III and Robert of New York City, Mrs. Josie Fielman, wife of a brother Frank, deceased; one brother, W. E. Fielman and two daughters, Christine and Anita of Monmouth, Ill., one sister, Mrs. H. O. Allen, Dr. H. O. Allen and daughter, Wilma of Idaho Springs, Ohio; John H. Elliott, husband of Lola (Keck) and their six children, viz. Mildred, Ronald, Kenneth, Gordon, Ralph and Lola, and many friends.
Wapello Republican, October 17, 1935, page 1, and October 24, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, October 17, 1935, page 1
WILSON, DR. JAMES
Dr. James Wilson, who was born at Mediapolis 61 years ago, the son of Mr. and Mr. Robert Wilson, died at his home at Greene, Iowa, Thursday, October 9, 1935. He had been in poor health since May.
For several years he has practiced dentistry at Greene.
Surviving are his wife and several children, also two brothers, Andrew Wilson and N. B. Wilson, of Mediapolis.
The funeral service was held in Greene, Saturday.
Wapello Republican, October 17, 1935, page 1
MINARD, MRS. MARGARET
Mrs. Margaret Minard died Tuesday, October 1, 1935, at her home in Colorado Springs. She was a former resident of the Dodgeville community, and is a sister of Mrs. Herman Vollmer of this place and Mrs. Frances Grannaman, of Mediapolis.
Wapello Republican, October 17, 1935, page 1
COSGROVE, HELEN MARIE (BROWN)
Helen Marie Brown was born in Burlington, Iowa, February 16, 1916 and departed this life on Oct. 13, 1935, after a short illness at the age of 19 years, 7 months and 27 days. She was united to Crawford Cosgrove on September 9, at Muscatine.
She leaves to mourn her loss, beside the husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown, Burlington; five brothers, four sisters and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church, withRev. Treverton Warren in charge. Burial was made in the Wapello cemetery.
Wapello Republican, October 17, 1935, page 4
PARMETER, FRANK
Frank Parmeter, 83, retired engineer of the C.R.I. & P., with 54 years service, died at his home in Columbus Junction at 3 p.m. Monday, following more than one year's illness. He had lived in Columbus Junction for the past six years.
Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 p.m, Wednesday. Rev. W.H. Parker, Cotter, officiated. Burial was in the Columbus City cemetery.
Mr. Parmeter was born in Indiana, July 24, 1852, and was married to Miss Elizabeth Roberts at Mt. Pleasant in 1871. She preceded him in death in 1876. He was married to Miss Margaret Gambel, Columbus Junction, at that place in 1884. The couple lived in Cedar Rapids for 45 years.
He is survived by his wife and one son, Frank, Panama, and three grandchildren. A son, Jesse, preceded him in death in 1930. He was a member of Masonic lodges and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers at Cedar Rapids.
Wapello Republican, October 17, 1935, page 8
Columbus Gazette, October 17, 1935, page 1
GRASHAM, LEE GEORGE
A telegram to Maurice Grasham Monday morning that Lee George Grasham had died last Sunday, October 13, of pneumonia, at his home at Otis, Oregon, a suburb of Portland. No further particulars are known at this writing.
He leaves to mourn, his wife, one uncle, George Grasham and family of Harrison, a twin sister of the above, Anna Grasham Hubbard and family, of Siloam, Ark., and aunt, Sadie Grasham and family, of Wapello, and a host of friends at any place he was ever known.
The writer has known all of the Grashams from the grandfather, George Grasham, on down to the present day. Since 1870 Lee George followed his father and grandfather in love for machinery, taking to gas and steam engines, and when he was only six years old sat in the cab of steam engine with his hand on the throttle, and run that engine to grind all the cane for his father and Dan Grasham to make molasses. He went on and on, until he became a master of his love, until a millionaire firm got hold of him and took him down south on a bay in Louisiana on a fat salary to set up a string of barges equipped with engines and sand pumps, some months later, after he had schooled men to take his place in the south, he was sent to Portland, where he established another outfit for the same firm, relinquishing that job, he built a fine home in Otis, where he prepared to take life easy and just rent boats to sportsmen.
Our subject was a man in every sense of the word. We have known him to refuse a good job because it would take it away from other people. He was honest and upright, prompt and reliable. His word as good a gilt edged bond, as the following list of men who are alive will vouch for who chummed and belonged to the same club 30 years ago: Vail Thompson, Joiner Owens, George Owens, Dennis Price, Joe Price, Ed Merrick, Henry Schwob, Walter Schwob, Lester Hale, Charles Hoag, Milton Hunter, Frank Story and Ben Wilson
Peace to the ashes of the man who honored and respected old men like myself, as well as the young. A lovely letter was received from him recently.--F. I Pemble
Wapello Republican, October 17, 1935, page 8
KENT, MRS. ROSEANNE
Last rites for Mrs. Roseanne Kent whose death occurred Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Don McDaniel, at Muscatine, were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the resident by Rev. John H. Blough, pastor of the Mulford Congregational church. Burial was in the Grandview cemetery.
Wapello Republican, October 24, 1935, page 1
EDWARDS, LYLE
Funeral services for Lyle Edwards, 26, son of W. L. Edwards, Gladwin, who died Sept. 30, in Shanghai, China, are tentatively set for Monday, October 28, in the Gladwin Methodist church. The Rev. W. H. Parker, Cotter Presbyterian church, will officiate and burial will be in the River Junction cemetery. The body arrived at San Francisco Wednesday on the President Coolidge.
Mr. Edwards entered the navy service in 1930 and was a first class hospital apprentice at the time of his death. His father, two sisters, Mrs. William Swailes, Columbus City, and Mrs. Merrill Flake, Iowa City, and two brothers,Paul, Gladwin, and Arnold, at home, survive.
Wapello Republican, October 24, 1935, page 1, and October 31, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, October 17, 1935, page 1, and October 31, 1935, page 1
JOHNSON, WILLIAM NEAL
Funeral services for William Neal Johnson, 53, who died October 21, at his home in Washington, Iowa, were held last Wednesday afternoon at the Jones funeral home in Washington. A short service and burial was held in the Letts cemetery. Dr. B. F. Schwartz, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated.
William Neal Johnson, son of William N. and Louisa Adeline Toland, was born at Letts, March 5, 1882. About twenty-two years ago he went to Washington where he was married to Miss Adeline Wenger, of Wayland. Mr. Johnson has been in poor health for several years and had suffered a paralytic attack recently.
He is survived by his wife, three children at home, William, Naomi andDorothy, one sister, Mrs. Minnie Brown of Letts and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Addie Jacobsand Mrs. Emma Lee, and one brother, Franklin M., who died in infancy.
Wapello Republican, October 24, 1935, page 5, and October 31, 1935, page 8
HENDRICKSON, ROBERT CHRISTIAN
Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Hendrickson, who live several miles north of Columbus Junction, mourn the death of their infant son, Robert Christian, who was born Wednesday evening, October 23 and passed away at 9:30 the same evening.
Besides the parents a brother, Max, survives.
Funeral Services were held this afternoon at three o'clock by the Rev. W. A. Parker of Cotter, at the Columbus City cemetery, where burial was made.
Columbus Gazette, October 24, 1935, page 1
REANEY, MISS MARY
Miss Mary Roaney, 82, resident of Columbus Junction for 55 years, died at the hospital in Mt. Pleasant Saturday morning. She had been a patient there for several months.
Miss Reaney was born at Philadelphia March 9, 1853, and moved to a farm near Columbus Junction in 1880. Since 1910 here home has been in the Junction. She was the last member of her family. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Miss Roaney was a member of the Central Presbyterian church, the P. E. O. and Half Hour club.
Funeral services were held at the Central Presbyterian church at 10:30 a.m. Monday, with Rev. V. Ruston, of Grand Junction in charge of the services. Burial was made in the Cedar Bethel cemetery.
Wapello Republican, October 31, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, October 31, 1935, page 1
JAMISON, MISS MARY
Miss Mary Jamison passed away at San Francisco, California, Friday, October 18, 1935, after one week's illness.
She was born November 12, 1868, and lived at Mediapolis for some time with her parents.
For some time she was a successful teacher in the public schools and for a few years taught in the schools at that place.
For a number of years she has lived in San Francisco.
The remains were taken to Eugene, Oregon, the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Heizer, where the interment took place.
Wapello Republican, October 31, 1935, page 1
GEORGE, ORVILLE
Mrs. S. G. Blankenhorn and Max, Mrs. Martha George, Bud George and Mrs. Harry George attended Saturday afternoon the funeral services of Orville George, the 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard George of Crizitz, Wisconsin.
His death followed an operation for appendicitis.
Mr. and Mrs. George are former well-known residents of this community. They moved from here to Jefferson, Iowa and last spring they moved to Crizitz.
Besides the parents, two brothers and three sisters survive. They areMarvin, Roy, Irene, Marie and Dorothy. Surviving also are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Lantz of Columbus City and the grandmother, Mrs. Martha George of Fredonia.
Columbus Gazette, October 31, 1935, page 1
VINER, JAMES W. JR.
James W. Viner, of Letts was seriously injured in an auto accident Monday evening on the county gravel road about one mile south of Letts and died four hours later at the Bellevue hospital at Muscatine where he was taken following the accident.
Homer Vincent, also of Letts, was seriously injured in the same accident and is patient at the Hershey hosptial at Muscatine. Mr. Vincent who is 72 is reported to be out of danger and on the road to recovery.
Mr. Vincent, who is a well known Letts farmer and Mr. Viner, who was working for him, had spent the afternoon working the timber and on their return home as they reached the gravelled road which is being repaired, the Vincent car, a Dodge sedan, with Mr. Vincent driving, veered across the road, turned over several times and was completely demolished.
The crash occurred almost directly in front of the Glen Beik home and was witnessed by Mrs. Beik's mother, Mrs. Dunphy of Grandview and other members of the Beik family. Letts physicians were hastily summoned and both men were rushed to the Muscatine hospitals. The accident happened about 5:15 and four hours later Mr. Viner died as stated above. He suffered a skull fracture at the base of the brain and never regained consciousness. Mr. Vincent it was reported suffered a slight concussion of the brain and injuries to his shoulder and back.
Mr. Viner, who some years ago was employed at the I. A. Endsley store and at the Co-operative store in Fredonia, Iowa had spent practically all his entire life in the Letts community. He was born at Letts November 29, 1890, and was united in marriage to Miss Maude May Lane, February 20, 1910. He is survived by his wife and four children, Gaylord Sherman, Milo Markus, Lorene Elda and Mildred Ellen and one granddaughter, Shirley Groters.
Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church at Letts Wednesday afternoon with burial in the Letts cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, October 31, 1935, page 1
Wapello Republican, November 7, 1935, page 3
HAUCK, GOTTLIEB
Mrs. Henry Leonhard received word Thursday that her brother Gottlieb Hauck, of Taylor Ridge, Illinois, died Thursday night. Mr. Hauck was 86 years of age and had not been well for several years.
Surviving are the widow and several children beside his sister, Mrs. Leonard. Mrs. Leonhard is 93 years of age and is the last one of the brothers and sisters.
Columbus Gazette, November 7, 1935, page 1
BOYD, INFANT SON
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Boyd mourn the death of an infant son born Sunday morning, November 3rd and passed away that afternoon at the home of Mrs. Boyd's parents,Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bennett.
Short funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Long Creek cemetery where burial was made.
Columbus Gazette, November 7, 1935, page 1
BENSON, WINNIE E. (EVANS)
Mrs. J. H. Benson, a former resident of this city, died at the home of Miss Nellie Lucas, at Muscatine, Sunday evening at 10 o'clock after an illness of one week.
Mrs. Winnie E. Evans Benson was born at Racine, Wisconsin, June 12, 1854, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Evans. She was a member of the First Congregational church of Muscatine where she has made her home the past ten years and of the W.R. C. She was married to John H. Benson of this city in 1917, who preceded her in death, in April, 1926.
She is survived by one stepson, P. F. Benson of this city, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Congregational church in Muscatine, conducted by the Rev. W. B. Milne, after which the body was sent to Racine, Wisconsin for burial.
Columbus Gazette, November 7, 1935, page 1
Wapello Republican, November 7, 1935, page 1
HINSON, SARAH ANN (GRIFFITH)
Mrs. Sarah Ann Griffith Hinson, aged 83 years, died at the Burlington hospital at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, 1935. She had been in declining health for the past few years, but her last illness was only of a week's duration.
She was born in Ohio Aug. 1, 1852, and was united in marriage to Joab HinsenFeb. 13, 1873. They came to Burlington soon after their marriage where they resided for a time and then moved to a farm near Kingston, which has since been her home. Prior to her marriage she was an active member of the Methodist church, and also a prominent member of the choir.
She was preceded in death by her husband and two children, Mrs. Nora Dravisand Garrett Hinson, both of Kingston.
Surving her death are two daughters, Mrs. Ida Reiman, of Sperry, and Mrs. Rosa Bowman, of Oakville, one son, James, of Kingston; also 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from the M. E. church in Kingston Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. W. Griffith. Appropriate selections were sung by Mrs. R. R. Hunt, Mrs. C. E. Kimble, Mrs. J. G. Waterhouse and Miss Letha Carter, Mrs. W. W. Griffith presiding at the piano. Burial was in the Dolbee cemetery.
Oakville Sentinel, November 7, 1935, page 1
MARSHALL, MINNIE (BIGGS)
The community was shocked Tuesday morning by the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Norman Marshall, familiarly known as "Aunt Min.", a lifelong resident of Louisa county. She passed away at 3 o'clock in the morning after an illness of five hours' duration, afflicted with heart disease.
Minnie Biggs, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Foor Biggs, was born in Wapello, Iowa, March 16, 1874 and died at her home in Wapello, Iowa, Tuesday, November 5, 1935, aged 6 years, 7 months and 19 days.
She was one of a family of eight children, Mrs. Frances Allen, John Biggs, Alfred Biggs, Mrs. Anna Fitzgibbon, Mrs. Ellen Hicklin, William Biggs, all of whom have preceded her in death, and Mrs. Ada Bishop of Wapello who survives.
In her girlhood she attended the public schools and churches of this vicinity. In 1892 she was united in marriage to Norman W. Marshall, of Cairo, Iowa, who survives. To this union three sons were born, Elmer and Walter of Wapello, Iowa, and Cecil of Baldwin City, Kansas, all of who survive.
She spent her entire life in Louisa county and made numerous lifelong friends among her acquaintances through the commitment of kind deeds. As she went about her daily tasks giving the full measure of love and devotion to her family she found time to extend a helpful hand to the friends and neighbors about her.
She has been affiliated with the Royal Neighbors for thirty-three years and until recently was very active in that organization. She was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Thus suddenly comes to a close a life of service to her family and friends, leaving a deep realization of loss in the home and in the community.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Jesse Huddle at 2 o'clock this afternoon of her son, Mayor W. R. Marshall and burial was made in the Wapello cemetery.
Wapello Republican, November 7, 1935, page 1, and November 14, 1935, page 1
SUNDAY, REV. WILLIAM
The Rev. William A. (Billy) Sunday, 72, well-known evangelist, died suddenly Wednesday night of angina pectoris at the home of a brother-in-law in Chicago.
Sunday, who arrived there several days ago from Winona Lake, Ind., dined with his wife and Mr. and Mrs. William J. Thompson, his brother-in-law and sister. He went upstairs shortly before 8 p.m. after complaining of illness, and was dead before a physician arrived.
His moans, after he had gone upstairs, attracted members of the household, who summoned aid immediately. The noted evangelist had been an invalid for some time.
Wapello Republican, November 7, 1935 page 1
LONGSHORE, BEVERLY JOAN
Beverly Joan Longshore, the infant daughter of Leo and Sara Hoffman Longshore, was born at Wapello, Iowa, Oct. 28, 1935, and passed away the home Friday afternoon, Nov. 1, at the age of 4 days. She is survived by her parents and two sisters, Elva Jean, and Wilma, and the following grandparents, Milo Longshore of Oakdale, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman of Farmington, Iowa, besides numerous aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 Saturday, conducted by Rev. Jesse Huddle. The burial was in Wapello cemetery. Bessie Burch and Ruth Gillettewere pallbearers. Beautiful flowers were in evidence as well as the sympathies of many neighbors and friends.
Wapello Republican, November 7, 1935, page 1
McCARTHY, WILLIAM
William McGarthy, 44, Dodgeville, Iowa farmer, died at a Burlington hospital Saturday morning of injuries suffered when dragged 75 feet by a car near Mediapolis on Route 61, Friday night.
Found lying on the pavement six miles south of Mediapolis near the road to Dodgeville, Friday night, Mr. McCarthy was taken to the hospital by two Mediapolis doctors. The Dodgeville man died without regaining consciousness.
Evidence indicated he had been dragged 75 feet, and had been struck by a southbound automobile. The man apparently was struck as he crossed the highway to start walking down the side road to his home. No inquest was held.
Wapello Republican, November 7, 1935, page 7
MALCOM, LUCY ELIZABETH (PETERSON)
Mrs. James Malcom, a life-long resident of Louisa county, passed away at Iowa City Thursday night October 31. She had been in poor health for several years, but her last illness was only a few days' duration.
Lucy Elizabeth Peterson, daughter of James and Mollie Peterson, was born at Oakville, Iowa, September 8, 1881, died at Iowa City October 31, 1935, aged fifty-four years, one month and twenty-three days.
She was united in marriage to James Malcom December 13, 1900. To their union was born ten children, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are: Friend and Richard, of Oakville; Mrs. Clifford Nichols, of Columbus Junction;Mrs. Kenneth Smith, Dixon, Ill.; Mrs. Cecil Waller, of Ft. Madison; Dewey, Robert and Roger, at home. Besides the above children she is survived by her husband; father, James Peterson; three sisters, Mrs. Harry Dean and Mrs. Ira Marlette, of Oakville; and Mrs. Frank Baxter, of Ottawa, Ill.; one brother, John Peterson, of Oakville.
Also fifteen grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, one brother and two sisters.
Funeral services were held from the M E. church in Oakville Sunday, November 3, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. W. Griffith. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith sang three selections. Miss Letha Carter presiding at the piano. Burial was in the Parsons cemetery.
Wapello Republican, November 14, 1935, page 1
Oakville Sentinel, November 7, 1935, page 1
DANIELS, FRANK
Funeral services for Frank Daniels, aged 72 years, whose death occurred in a hospital at Muscatine, Sunday, were held at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Catholic church at Columbus Junction, with Rev. Father Boeckman, Lone Tree, celebrant of the requiem mass. Burial was in the Columbus City cemetery.
Mr. Daniels was born September 6, 1862, in France, and came to Muscatine in 1889. He was married Feb. 9., 1897, to Miss Johanna Furlong in Arden. The surviving family includes his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Gerald Duncan, Washington; Mrs. A. T. Smith, Harper; and Felicitas, Muscatine; three sons,Joseph, Leo and Frank, Jr., at home, and several grandchildren.
Wapello Republican, November 14, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, November 14, 1935, page 1
LEWIS, JOAN
Miss Joan Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lewis of Columbus Junction, died at 2:30 Sunday morning at the age of 17 years.
She was born May 31, 1918 in Columbus Junction, which has always been her home.
Surviving are her parents, a brother, Alonzo Lewis of Iowa City, and two sisters, Mrs. Floyd Dean and Miss Lola Lewis of Columbus Junction.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church, and were conducted by Rev. V. A. Bloomquist. Burial was in the Columbus City cemetery.
Wapello Republican, November 14, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, November 14, 1935, page 1
REYNOLDS, JOE
Mr. Joe Reynolds passed away at the home of his daughter in St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 69 years.
For a number of years Mr. Reynolds was manager of the general store a Cairo, and was well known throughout this entire community.
He was a frequent visitor here, his last trip to Iowa was made a little over a year ago, at which time he attended the Winfield fair with a bingo stand.
Funeral services were held in Richland, Friday, Nov. 1
Wapello Republican, November 14, 1935, page 1
LAU, LEROY
News has been received of the death of LeRoy Lau, Miami, Fla., formerly of Columbus City, Sunday after an illness of nine months. Mr. Lau was the son ofJohn and Matilda Lau and was born June 2, 1879 in Columbus City.
He married Martha Dwyer July 2, 1901. For the past 10 years he had been the proprietor of the Fern restaurant, Miami. Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. E. A. Anderson and Mrs. John Swanson, and four grandchildren, all of Miami, and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Wood and Mrs. Eva Holliday, both of Muscatine.
Funeral services were held in Miami.
Wapello Republican, November 14, 1935, page 1
HARRIS, GEORGE B.
Funeral services for George B. Harris, aged 73, native and lifelong resident of Louisa county, whose death occurred at 7:30 p.m., Friday in his home near Morning Sun, were held in the Methodist church at 2 p.m., Sunday. Burial was in Elmwood cemetery.
Mr. Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Harris, was born March 9, 1862, northeast of Morning Sun, and had spent his life on the farm. He was married toMiss Etta Lewis and after her death later married Minnie Locard. His widow and the following children survive: Mrs. Frances Willits, Joseph, Ross, Walter, Dorothy, Mrs. O. Martin and Mrs. Oscar Baird. A stepson, Oscar Hunt, 11 grandchildren, and a sister, Rachel Harris, also survive. He had been a member of the Woodmen church and the old Concord church.
Wapello Republican, November 14, 1935, page 1
HUDSON, WILLIS
A telegram was received by relatives here the first of the week informing them of the serious illness of Willis Hudson at Arapahoe, Neb. His brothers, Ed Hudson and Allen Hudson of this community and Chas. Hudson of Burlington, and a sister, Mrs. Lucy Oberman of Mt. Union, and Mrs. Fannie Green, a sister of Mrs. Willis Hudson, left at an early hour Tuesday morning for the bedside of the stricken man. After their departure for the west further word came of the death of Mr. Hudson, who passed away at 1 a.m. Tuesday morning.
The funeral services will be held from his late home Thursday afternoon. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. Wilbur Kilpatrick of Arapahoe, and Mrs. Margaret Hansbury, who lives in Californa. Mr. Hudson was married to Teena Croson of the Yarmouth community, and the family lived in that neighborhood some years before moving west.
Besides the three brothers mentioned as living in Iowa, two other brothers in the west survive; John Hudson of Denver, Colo., and Pleas Hudson of Arapahoe, Neb.
Morning Sun News-Herald, November 21, 1935, page 1
BOND, SARAH ANN
Sarah Ann, daughter of A. C. and Jemimia (Odle) Bond, was born in Scioto county, Ohio, October 11, 1872, and passed away at her home in Wapello, on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 5:45 a.m., aged 63 years and 26 days.
She came to Iowa with her parents when a small child. The family settled near Columbus Junction, and since that time Louisa county has been her home, with the exception of sixteen years that were spent in Lewis county, Mo.
Three years ago last January, she suffered a stroke, from which she never fully recovered, and since that time she has been practically an invalid, failing gradually, until about ten days ago she began to fail rapidly, and although she received every consideration and care from her sister and brothers, it was of no avail, and death came as a welcome relief.
Early in life she accepted Christ as her Savior, and her entire life was consistent with that faith.
During her long illness she was most patient and considerate of those who loved and cared for her, and she will be greatly missed in the home and community.
She is survived by three brothers and two sisters; viz.; Wm. Bond of Davenport,George, Tom and Nellie of Wapello, and Lena, of Mt. Pleasant; many other relatives, and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held from her late home on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. T. Warren. Two numbers, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," and "We're Going Home to Die No More" were sung.
She was laid to rest in the Wapello cemetery.
Wapello Republican, November 14, 1935, page 8
LITTREL, WILLIS WESLEY
Willis Wesley Littrel, a former resident of Louisa county, died at his home in Kansas City, Missouri, November 8, following an illness of six weeks.
He was born Feb. 6, 1872, near Letts, and this was his home until fifteen years ago, when he went to Kansas City, which has since been his home.
He is survived by his wife and son, Harold, aged seven, his aged mother,Mrs. Etta Littrel, of Council Bluffs, and by the following brothers and sisters: Sam of LeClaire, Iowa; Charles and Ray of Columbus Junction; and Mrs. Ava Baldenof Fairmont, Nebr.
Wapello Republican, November 21, 1935, page 1
GOBLE, FRED
Fred Goble died at his home in North Miami, Florida, Sept., 27, after having been bedfast since June, suffering from a small tumor at the base of the brain.
He was born at Columbus City, February 22, 1870. He moved to Nebraska a number of years ago, and later moved to Colorado. The past two or three years he has been running a poultry ranch in North Miami.
Mr. Goble leaves to mourn his death, a widow and son, Arthur and four brothers.
Wapello Republican, November 21, 1935, page 1
DAVIS, DAVID P.
David P. Davis, 73, a former resident of the Welsh neighborhood, died October 29, at San Pedro, Calif., and was buried in the Eaglewood cemetery at that place.
Mr. Davis was born in North Wales and came to America with his parents,Abednego and Ann Davis, and they made their home at Racine, Wis., for six years. From there they moved to San Pedro, where he lived until his death.
Wapello Republican, November 21, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, November 14, 1935, page 1
WARD, REV. CHARLES E.
Fairfield Ledger: Rev. Charles E. Ward, well known Fairfield resident and local preacher, died Friday at 3:00 a.m., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. C. Smith in Fort Belvoir, Va. On January 11, of this year, he suffered a stroke, in Fairfield, from which he had recovered. On November 2, he suffered a second stroke in Ft. Belvior, which proved fatal.
The funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m., in the First Methodist church here, in charge of Dr. U. S. Smith. The body will lie in state from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. The body will arrive from Virginia tomorrow and be taken to the Murray Funeral Home here.
Rev. Ward was for a number of years a prominent businessman in Fairfield, operating a lumber yard here. He also served two terms on the city council. He was closely associated with the membership and active work of the Methodist Episcopal church, serving in later years as a local pastor.
He served charges at Hillsboro, West Point, Packwood, West Grove, Kirksville, Brighton, Wapello and Muscatine.
Wapello Republican, November 21, 1935, page 1
JONES, PRICE
Price Jones, 75, long-time resident of Louisa county, died at the county farm, where he had made his home for several years, Sunday night.
He was a son of Hugh and Sarah Barnard Jones, and was born in Moscow township, Muscatine county, in September, 1860. When a child he moved to Union township in Louisa county.
Several brothers and sisters survive, including J. E. Jones, Mrs. Mary Brownand Mrs. Addie Summerville, all of Columbus Junction; Mrs. Emma McCracken of Oskaloosa; Mrs. Lilly Smith of Hayfield, Minn., Lee Jones of Craig, Colo., andFrank Jones.
Funeral rites were held at the Richie Funeral home at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Wapello Republican, November 21, 1935, page 1
HURLEY, AARON
Aaron Hurley, 77, one of the last immediate survivors of a prominent Louisa county family, died at his home at Wapello at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. He had been in failing health for more than a year.
Mr. Hurley, the son of Aaron B. and Sarah Drake Hurley spent the greater part of his life at Wapello. Five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. His only survivor is a sister, Florene Hurley, with whom he made his home.
For more than 18 years Mr. Hurley served as a mail carrier in Denver and for many years was a teacher in the Louisa county schools.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon. Burial in the Wapello cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, November 21, 1935, page 1
MOORE, HENRY ALONSO
Henry Alonso Moore, one of Louisa county's oldest residents, died at his home north of Columbus Junction Friday, November 15, at 12 o'clock noon, at the age of 73 years and 10 days. Mr. Moore was born at Deereville, Ohio, October 4, 1862, and came to Iowa when 5 years old and spent his childhood days in Grandview.
December 29, 1890, he married Miss Lily Helverson, who preceded him in death in 1908. To this union seven children were born, Mrs. Florence Bausch of Rock Island, Ill., Mrs. Stella Klien and Pearl, of Des Moines, and Mrs. Max Grasham of Wapello. Three preceded him in death: Mrs. Mamie Nilkerson of Miami, Florida,Mrs. Blanch Strubb of Mobridgo, South Dakota, and a son, Morris.
In January, 1914, he married Mrs. Edith Windle, and to this union he leaves to mourn his death, his wife and three sons, Ralph, Hollywood, Calif., Allen andBurdette, at home, also two step children, Mrs. Gertrude Thomas and Verne Windle, of Illinois City, Ill.
Mr. Moore was a barber in Nichols, Wapello and St. Paul, Minn., until his eyes failed and he settled on a fruit farm north of Wapello. He drove the local bus and transfer line for five years, and later in life moved to a farm near Columbus Junction, where he passed away.
He was a hard worker, had helped build many of the small bridges in Louisa county, along with his farming and other work. He was a kind and loving father and mother for several years after the loss of his first wife.
Mr. Moore was honest in all his dealings, kind, good and was liked by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Richie Funeral home in Columbus Junction, with Rev. V. A. Bloomquist officiating. Two selections, "In the Garden," and "Lead Kindly Light", were sang by Mrs. S. A. Darnell and Mrs. B. O. Roundy of Columbus Junction. Flower girls were Mrs. Ernest Rock and Mrs. Richie. Pallbearers included George Adams, Ernest Rock, Mr. Will Grover, Davie Reid, John Parks and Roy Bliven.
Burial was in the Indian Creek cemetery.
Wapello Republican, November 21, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, November 21, 1935, page 1
MOYER, DEAN SIGMAN
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Grace Reformed Church for Dean Moyer, who died Sunday afternoon at the University hospital in Iowa City. The services were conducted by the Rev. E. Jasmann.
Two selections, "The Sweet By and By" and "That Beautiful Land" wer sung by the male quartet composed of E. H. Settlemire, A. W. Jones, Paul Johnson and theRev. Jasmann. Miss Hilda Owen presided at the piano.
Pallbearers were C. E .Nicholson, J. F. Coffin, Harry Maxwell, A. U. Jean, John Singleton and Wm. McCormick.
Burial took place in the Conesville cemetery.
Dean Sigman Moyer, son of David and Martha Moyer, was born on August 12, 1869 on the Moyer farm one mile south of Conesville, where he spent his entire life.
On October 22, he went to the University hospital at Iowa City for medical treatment and where he passed away on Sunday afternoon at four o'clock. His brother, Grover C. was at his bedside when he passed away.
He is survived by four brothers, Albert Clyde, of Kansas City, Mo.; Leonard Harold, Guy Bernard and Grover Cleveland, of Conesville; two nieces, Mrs. Velma Berkgren, of Monument, Kansas; Mrs. Sylvia Doyle, of Milwaukee, Wis., and a great niece and nephew, David and Sally Doyle, of Milwaukee.
Those from a distance attending the services were Albert Moyer, of Kansas City' Mr. and Mrs. John Beyers and Mrs. Mavis Lumsden, of Iowa City; Mrs. Olive Kile and daughter, Nichols and Mrs. George Richter, of Nichols.
Columbus Gazette, November 21, 1935, page 1
GIBBS, EDWARD J.
Edward J. Gibbs, a resident of Mt. Union for sixty-three years, died at his home Friday night, following a decline in health. The funeral services were held from the Baptist church in Mt. Union, Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. A. C. Droz, a former pastor, assisted by Rev. Geo. Smith. Mrs. E. L. Gabeline, Mrs. W. E. Buchanan, Oscar Eckey and A. Glantz sang, with Mrs. D. B. Dohrman pianist. The interment was at Elmwood cemetery near Morning Sun, the pallbearers being H. G King, J. B. McConahay, V. Lauer, C. B. Cornic, W. E. Buchanan and W. O. McKim.
Edward J. Gibbs was born at Elmwood, Ill., Jan. 14, 1846, the son of Justus and Betty Smith Gibbs. His first wife was Alice Stapleton and she and an infant daughter passed away in 1877. He was married to Eva Louise Wickertsheimer at Williamstown, N. Y., December 29, 1880. She with one son, Lester Gibbs of Mt. Union, and five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren are living. Also two brothers, O. S. Gibbs of Morning Sun, and Albert Gibbs of Portland, Oregon, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Pulsifer of Brimfield, Ill, and Mrs. Allie Osborne of Sioux City, Iowa, survive.
Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mrs. Carl Rehn of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ode of Britt, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Will Cromer of Fairfield; Miss Elva Gibbs of Cedar Falls; Ronald Gibbs of Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Merl Gibbs of Danville; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Crammond and Harry and Velma Crammond of Wapello; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gibbs of Grinnel, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Poore of Brooklyn, Iowa.
Morning Sun News-Herald, November 28, 1935 page 1
SMITH, FLOYD
Floyd Smith, World war veteran and native of Wapello, died at his home here Sunday afternoon.
Floyd Smith, son of John Wesley and Isabella Smith, was born in Wapello, Iowa, December 15, 1889, and passed away at Wapello, Iowa, November 24, 1935.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Adrian. Surviving are his sisters, Miss Ada Smith, Louisa county superintendent of schools, and Miss Belle Smith, librarian and dean of girls at Horace Mann school, Burlington, and the following brothers: Frank, Ross, and twin brother, Lloyd Smith, all of Wapello, and Lee Smith of Muscatine.
Services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, in charge of Rev. Treverton Warren. Burial was in the Wapello cemetary
Wapello Republican, November 28, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, November 28, 1935, page 1
LACEY, EDWIN R.
Edwin R. Lacey, 77, former cashier at the Louisa county bank at Columbus Junction, died in Independence, Thursday evening.
Mr. Lacy was born in Grandview, October 18, 1858, and entered the bank in April, 1874. He held the post of cashier, retiring in 1927. For the past several years he and his wife, the former Miss Thompson, of Columbus Junction, had made their home with their daughter, Mrs. H. H. Gee, Independence.
He is survived by his wife and daughter, and two grandsons, Lacey Gee, Independence, and Caren Gee, a cadet at the West Point Military academy.
Funeral services were held in Columbus Junction Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial was in Columbus City cemetery in charge of the Masonic lodge.
Wapello Republican, November 28, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, November 28, 1935, page 1
WILSON, W. H.
W. H. Wilson, 86, died at 1 p.m. Thursday at his home in Fredonia, following an illness of some months.
Mr. Wilson was born in Porter county, Ind., February 24, 1849, and moved to Fredonia in 1864. The greater part of his life was occupied at farming, and he worked for a time as a carpenter. He married Miss Walker of Fredonia in 1871. She preceded him in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bert Coolidge, Davenport, and Mrs. Samuel McCleery, Muscatine.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist church, and burial was in the Indian Creek cemetery. The I.O.O.F of which he was a member was in charge.
Wapello Republican, November 28, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, November 21, 1935, page 1, and November 28, 1935, page 1
DAVIS, LILLIE MAY (PURCELL)
Lillie May Purcell, daughter of Richard and Rebecca Purcell, was born August 21, 1865, and passed away at her home in Mediapolis, November 19, 1935, at the age of 70 years, 2 months and 29 days.
She was united in marriage to Samuel Oscar Davis, August 29, 1885. Mrs. Davis spent her entire life in the Mediapolis community.
Those with her husband, remaining to mourn her death are; Lewis Davis, of Oakville; Mrs. Elsie Borsch, of Chicago; Mrs. Nina Strawhacker, of Oakville; Mrs. Reva McKeown, of Washington; and Mrs. Nellie Clarin of Burlington. There are also twenty-two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The funeral service was held in Mediapolis Thursday afternoon, and burial was in the Kossuth cemetery.
Wapello Republican, November 28, 1935, page 1
Oakville Sentinel, November 21, 1935, page 1, and November 28, 1935, page 1
MARSHALL, SARAH E. (JOHNSON)
Mrs. Sarah E. Marshall, 88, passed away at the home of her nephew, Harry Munson and family of Oakville, Sunday evening, November 24, following a long illness.
Sarah Elizabeth Marshall, daughter of Lorenzo and Katherine Johnson, was born at Shelbyville, Ind., December 25, 1847.
Mrs. Marshall spent most of her life in the vicinity of Oakville.
She is survived by two grandsons, Boyd Webb, of Borger, Texas, and Boyd Florer, of Galesburg, Ill.; 13 great grandchildren and many other relatives.
Funeral services were held from the M. E. church in Oakville, Tuesday, November 26, at 10:30 a.m., conducted by Rev. W. W. Griffith.
Burial was in the Keithsburg cemetery by the side of the husband who had preceded her in death.
Wapello Republican, December 5, 1935, page 1
Oakville Sentinel, November 28, 1935, page 1
NELSON, ORA CORINE (KNOTTS)
Mrs. Ora Corine Knotts Nelson, 25, a resident of the Letts community for the past year and a half, died at 4 p.m. Sunday in the family home, Letts, after a long illness.
Mrs. Nelson was born June 24, 1910, in Muscatine, and moved to Letts April 7, 1934. She was married to Harold J. Nelson in Rock Island, August 22, 1931.
Surviving are the husband; two sisters, Roberta Knotts and Mrs. Doris Vetter, Muscatine; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Knotts, Muscatine.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals in Muscatine. Rev. Lancaster, Ottumwa, was in charge. Burial was in the Greenwood cemetery.
Wapello Republican, December 5, 1935, page 1
PILLING, CHARLES
Charles Pilling, 69, farmer living southeast of Morning Sun, died Thursday morning after a long illness. His widow and the following children, Mrs. M. Hough, Las Vegas, N. M.: Lewis and Charles, Mrs. Evelyn Nelson, all of the Mediapolis vicinity, and 10 grandchildren survive. There are also left to mourn one brother, Wm. Pilling of Mediapolis, and one sister, Mrs. John Hannon, of Shelbyville, Ind., also two half-sisters.
The funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, in the home, and burial was in the Kossuth cemetery.
Wapello Republican, December 5, 1935, page 1
LUTE, MRS. J. M.
Mrs. J. M. Lute, 85, widow, 85, widow of Rev. J. M. Lute, a former pastor of the Morning Sun Methodist church, died at Ottumwa November 26. She had been in poor health for some time.
Funeral services were held at Eldon, Iowa, November 29, conducted by Rev. Dickson of Ottumwa. The interment was in the Eldon cemetery.
Rev. Lute was a Free Methodist pastor for several years, his ministry in Morning Sun dating back 38 or 40 years.
Wapello Republican, December 12, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, December 5, 1935, page 1
MEISKY, OLIVER GEORGE
O. G. Meisky, who conducted a bakery in this city some years ago, and whose daughter was killed one evening while coasting on Second street, died at his home at 22211 ½ East Third Street, Muscatine at 8:30 p.m. Thursday after a six weeks illness.
Oliver George Meisky, the son of Joseph and Mary Kile Meisky, was born in Nichols, Iowa, April 8, 1878. He had made his residence at Muscatine for the past 12 years. He was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church at Nichols and also a member of the Woodmen lodge.
Mr. Meisky married Miss Lillie Mapes at Nichols, November 27, 1902. His widow, three children, Albert and Raymond Meisky and Mrs. Ruby Newman, all of Muscatine; a brother Louis of McFarland, California and three granddaughters survive. His parents, a sister, and a daughter, Gladys, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at the Nichols Methodist church at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in charge of the Rev. V. A. Bloomquist, pastor of the Columbus Junction Methodist church.
Burial in the Nichols cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, December 5, 1935, page 1
ORRIS, JOSEPH JACKSON
Mr. and Mrs. Hollie Orris mourn the death of their infant son, Joseph Jackson, born Sunday evening, December 1st at their home southwest of Columbus City and passed away this morning.
Short funeral services were held from the home at 2:30 this afternoon conducted by the Rev. C. S. Ramsdale.
Besides the parents, there are four brothers and one sister.
Burial in the Columbus City cemetery.
Columbus Gazette, December 5, 1935, page 1
BUFFINGTON, BRUCE T.
Bruce T. Buffington, a former resident of Columbus Junction, died at 6 a.m. Thursday, in Anaconda, Mont.
He is survived by his wife and the following brothers and sisters; J. Charles Buffington, Los Angeles, Calif.; Bert, Phoenix, Ariz.; David, Pocatello, Idaho.; Jacob, Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. Anna Paxton, Columbus Junction; Mrs.Bess Lutz, Donnellson, and Mrs. Maude Hutson, Revere, Mo.
Wapello Republican, December 12, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, December 19, 1935, page 1
CAVIN, MARY (MELLINGER)
Mrs. Robert H. Cavin, 82, resident of Morning Sun since her childhood, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in her home after a long illness.
Mrs. Cavin, who was formerly Miss Mary Mellinger, was born January 6, 1853, in Elmwood, Ill., the daughter of John and Elizabeth Mellinger, who settled on a farm four and a half miles west of Morning Sun a few years later. Her marriage to Mr. Cavin took place Nov. 6, 1870. He preceded her in death in 1928. The surviving family includes two sons; A. N., Kansas City, Mo., and A. R., Iowa City; a daughter, Mrs. E. W. Browning, Morning Sun; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Union church and burial was in Elmwood cemetery.
Wapello Republican, December 5, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, December 19, 1935, page 1
Morning Sun News-Herald, December 12, 1935, page 1
SIMMONS, HERBERT
Herbert Simmons, 45, resident of Gladwin for the past 15 years, died at his home at 8 p.m. Monday. He was born in Huntington, W. Va., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Simmons, where he resided until moving to Louisa county. He was never married.
His mother preceded him in death several years ago while his father's death occurred two years. A sister, Mrs. Lizzie Harvey of Ashland, Ky., is the only survivor.
Wapello Republican, December 12, 1935, page 1 and December 19, 1935, page 1
MAY, JOHN
John May, 64, retired in October, 1934, after 30 years' service as a railway mail clerk, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, at Iowa City. He had been ill the past three months.
Mr. May, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry May, was born in Columbus City in October, 1871. He attended the Columbus City schools and was married at Columbus Junction to Miss Ella Snyder. His widow; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Ayers, Columbus Junction, and Mrs. Cora Whitney, Clinton; and two brothers, Hermie, Columbus Junction, and Lester, Columbus City, survive.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church at Columbus City and were conducted by Rev. V. A. Bloomquist.
Wapello Republican, December 12, 1935, page 3
Columbus Gazette, November 28, 1935, page 1 and December 5, 1935, page 1
VAN SANT, MRS. HOMER (CHOWN)
A victim of blood poisoning, Mrs. Homer Van Sant, 56, died Friday night at her home north of Columbus Junction. Blood poisoning developed from an injury Mrs. Van Sant received about a week ago when she fell.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the United Presbyterian church near Columbus City. The Rev. C. S. Ramsdale officiated. Burial was in Columbus City cemetery.
Mrs. Van Sant was a life-long resident of Oakland township. She was born August 2, 1879, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Chown, she was educated in township schools at Fredonia and Columbus City and was married February 9, 1920.
Surviving are her mother and five sisters, Mrs. Mae Shomberg, Letts; Mrs. Howard Green, and Mrs. Roy Littrel, both of Columbus Junction, and Bessie andMinnie at home.
Wapello Republican, December 12, 1935, page 3
Columbus Gazette, December 5, 1935, page 1
SPAETHE, FERDINAND
Ferdinand Spaethe, former resident of Columbus City, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Smith, at Gladbrook. He had been in failing health for some time.
Mr. Spaethe lived for several years in the old Clifton neighborhood, south of Columbus City, and in Columbus City. Because of poor health Mr. and Mrs. Spaethe moved a little more than a year ago to the home of their daughter.
Mr. Spaethe is survived by the widow, and one daughter.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock, Friday afternoon at the M. E. church at Columbus City, conducted by Rev. W. A. Samp, of Burlington, assisted by Rev. V. A. Bloomquist, of Columbus Junction.
Wapello Republican, December 19, 1935, page 1
NELSON, THOMAS A.
Thomas A. Nelson, 35, native and lifelong resident of Morning Sun, died Saturday morning in the hospital at Iowa City, where he had been a patient six weeks. Death followed an operation.
Mr. Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Nelson, was born on a farm north of Cairo, the family later moving northwest of Morning Sun, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Mabel Jarvis. Surviving are his mother; his grandmother, Mrs. J. A. Hull, Morning Sun; his widow; four brothers, Omer, Morning Sun; Oliver, Sioux Falls, S. D.; Harry, veterans' hospital, Des Moines; and Wilmer, Mt. Pleasant; also two sisters, Mrs. Daisy McKeever Morning Sun, andMrs. Vera Jackson, Mt. Union.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, in the L. R. Pearce funeral home at Morning Sun, and burial was in the Cairo cemetery.
Wapello Republican, December 19, 1935, page 1
WABNITZ, WILLIAM WEBSTER
William Webster Wabnitz, 58, lifelong resident of Louisa county, died at 2 p.m., Sunday, at his home near Grandview, after an illness of pneumonia.
Mr. Wabnitz was born August 21, 1877, in Louisa county, and had spent his entire life here. He married Miss Minnie E. Littrell March 21, 1900. Mr. Wabnitz was a member of the Letts Methodist church and the Masonic lodge.
Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. James Coder, Illinois, and Mrs. Louise Hecklinger, Waterloo; three
sisters, Mrs. J. D. Fulliam and Mrs. J. J. Fishburn, Muscatine, and Mrs. Burr Bordwell, Davenport. Two sisters and a
brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday, in the Letts Methodist church. Burial was in the Letts cemetery.
Wapello Republican, December 19, 1935, page 1
BARR, ALFRED
Alfred Barr, 70, of Burlington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Barr, early residents of this community died at a hospital in Burlington Sunday night.
When he was four years of age his mother died in California and his father brought him to this city. He married Miss Nellie Sharp September 24, 1887 and she died in 1909. He married Carrie Staats of Cedar Rapids in 1910. She died three years later. He has lived in Burlington for 20 years. Surviving are two sons, Geo. Smith, S. America; and R. O. Barr of Denver, Colo., a daughter, Mrs. Anna Holihan, Burlington, a brother, Frank, Luana, Ia., and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Burnett-Wallen Funeral home, Burlington and burial was in the Wapello cemetery.
Wapello Republican, December 19, 1935, page 1
SCHNEIDER, WILLIAM
Funeral services for William Henry Schneider, 54, brother of Harry Schneider, who died at the Mercy hospital as the result of injuries received when he attempted to crank a truck in gear Saturday, were held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at the McGinnis funeral home, near Bettendorf. Burial was in the Wapello cemetery.
Mr. Schneider was a veteran truck driver of the Air-Reduction Sales Co., Bettendorf. The accident occurred when he attempted to crank his truck while it was still in gear. He was crushed between the bumper of the heavy truck and a brick wall. Death occurred several hours later at the hospital and, according to Coroner W. F. Skelley, was caused by a crushed pelvis and internal injuries.
Mr. Schneider was born on February 3, 1881, in Wapello and received his education in the local schools. He was married to Bly Coleman in Muscatine. She preceded him in death eight years ago. He was married to Grace Crone in LeClaire, Iowa, on March 17, 1930.
Mr. Schneider had lived in Bettendorf the past 22 years. For more than 17 years he was employed as a truck driver with Air-Reduction Sales Co. He served in the United States Navy for four years and three months, enlisting in Davenport in 1902.
Surviving beside his widow, are one son, Edward, at home; one step daughter,Mrs. J. P. Mahaney, Chicago; one stepson, Donald Earl Neiswanger, Bettendorf; one sister, Mrs. Allen Stuart, Troy, Mo., and two brothers, Harry E. Schneider, Wapello; and Ralph Schneider, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Wapello Republican, December 19, 1935, page 4
YOUNG, HENRY H.
Harry Hilton Young of Grandview, died at his home at 3 p.m. Monday, after a several days' illness with pneumonia.
Mr. Young was born Jan. 20, 1888. He was married to Nellie Woodruff in 1917, and three children were born to them, Wanda, Lois and Daryl. Surviving are his widow, three children, one brother, Chester Young of Jefferson City, Mo., two half-brothers, Adam Hohenadel of Muscatine, and Bert Young of Memphis, Mo., and a half-sister, Mrs. J. Hohenadel of Muscatine. His parents preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held this (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Grandview Community church.
Wapello Republican, December 26, 1935, page 1
MORGAN, JOHN
John Morgan, 76, a leading farmer of the Haskins community, died Thursday and the funeral services were held at 9:30 Saturday morning at the Catholic church at Washington. Burial was made in the Washington cemetery.
He was the last of the family as his father and mother, brother, Thomas and sisters, Mrs. Rosa Colton, Mrs. Mary Halligan and Kate Morgan, all preceded him in death.
Nephews and nieces surviving him are Lee Colton, Ainsworth; Larry, Ed andJames Colton, Columbus Junction; Mrs. Carl Swailes, Nichols; Mrs. Chester Jarrardand Mrs. Henry Schomberg, Lone Tree; Thomas Halligan and Mrs. Rosa McLaughlin, Davenport and Larry Halligan, Denver, Colo.
Mr. Morgan was born and reared and always lived in the same community and was a farmer all of his life.
Among those from here who attended the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. John Bell, Mrs. James Hoben, Mrs. and Mrs. James Colton, Larry Colton, Dorothy, Pearl and Merle, Ed Colton and Mrs. and Mrs. Herman Hendrickson.
Columbus Gazette, December 26, 1935, page 1
THOMAS, JOE
He came to America with his parents, Evan and Madelin Thomas at the age of 11 months. Joe was married to Julia Buffington on June 16, 1895, at Wapello and made their home at Columbus Junction until 1905, when they moved to Williams, and in 1920 to Rowan, which has been their home since.
He leaves to mourn his wife Julia, and three sons and two daughters. One son, John, preceded him to death.
Those of his children still living are: Jim of Eldora; Jake of Iowa Falls;Mac of Rowan; Mrs. Lila Thayer of Belmond; Mrs. Bonnie Estland of Belmond; also sixteen grandchildren and a host of friends.
Mr. Thomas is an uncle of Mr. O. C. Buffington of the Spring Run neighborhood.
Wapello Republican, December 26, 1935, page 1
YOHE, AMERICA (WRIGHT)
Mrs. I. J. Yohe, 81, lifelong resident of Columbus Junction, died at 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, in the home of her sister, Mrs. W. H. Zion, Columbus City, after a long illness.
She visited the past two months in the Zion home. Mrs. Yohe's residence has been in Mediapolis. She was formerly Miss America Wright, and was born in May, 1854. Her husband preceded her in death a number of years ago. Three step-sons,Leslie, Mediapolis; John, Danville, and Roy, Holliday, Mo.; and a step-daughter,Mrs. Margaret Johnston, Moosehart, Ill., survive.
The body was taken to Mediapolis, where burial rites were held.
Wapello Republican, December 26, 1935, page 1
YOUNG, MRS. HENRY (POTTER)
Mrs. Henry Young, who had lived in this vicinity all her life, passed peacefully away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mena Wilton, wife of Herbert Wilton, Wednesday, Dec. 18, aged 76 years, 5 months and 17 days.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Potter, and of a family of 6 children, of whom only 2 sisters survive, Viz.: Mrs. Elizabeth Burdick, Moore, Okla., and Mrs. Ellen Pontzius, Ottumwa.
On Nov. 2, 1881, she was united in marriage to Henry Young. Of this union 2 children were survive: Mrs. Mena Wilton and Clarence Young, of Wapello, together with the father and husband, and also 1 grandson, Merle Wilton, 2 grandchildren, other relative and many friends.
She was a member of the M. E. church of Wapello, and its aid society, Women's Relief Corps and Royal Neighbors. Mrs. Young was a devoted wife and mother, a good friend and neighbor. Faithful to her God, and her church and her church and the orders to which she belonged, until called to reward. She will be missed in the home and in the community which has been her home for so many years.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Friday, Dec. 20, at 2 o'clock, preceded by a short service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wilton, and were conducted by Rev. Jesse Huddle.
Mrs. Kathryn Huddle and Mrs. Edna Paxson sang "The Old Rugged Cross", and "In the Garden", with Lois Huddle pianist. The flowers, which were very beautiful, were in charge of Mrs. L. A. Plumb and Mrs. R. R. Lewis.
Pallbearers were: Harold Graham, George Marshall, O. B. Stephens, John L. Wilson, Frank Foor and George Adye. Burial in Wapello cemetery.
Wapello Republican, December 19, 1935, page 1 and December 26, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, December 26, 1935, page 1
PATTERSON, CHAS.
Chas. Patterson was born at Alexandria, Mo., March 18, 1863, and died at his home 6 miles east of Wapello, at 8:45 a.m., Dec. 19, aged 72 years, 9 months and 1 day, death being caused by cancer and other ailments.
On March 3, 1896, he was united in marriage with Nancy Jane Creiger, at Wapello, and spent his entire life in this community.
To this union 9 children were born, 2 dying in infancy. Surviving are the widow; 4 daughters and 3 sons, Mrs. Alpha Johnson, of Atalissa; Glenn, of Altoona, Washington; Mrs. Hazel Epperly, Letts; Mrs. Florence Harmon, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Amy Piedmore, Muscatine; and Wilbur and Lloyd of Wapello; also 8 grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Wapello, Sunday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Jesse Huddle. The choir of the church sang "Jesus Lover of My Soul," and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," with Mrs. Chas. Stroup, pianist. Pallbearers were old neighbors--Henry Wagg, Clyde Torode, O. J. Derby, Con Foster, George Snyder and Fred Berkhoff. Burial in Harrison cemetery.
Wapello Republican, December 19, 1935, page and December 26, 1935, page 1
WHITAKER, LUCETTA (NOTT)
The funeral services for the late Mrs. Lucetta Whitaker were held at Oakville, Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. M. E. DeVoll of Clinton.
Lucetta Nott was born at Oquawka, Ill., April 22, 1859, and died at her home in Oakville, Dec. 18, at the age of 76 years, 7 months and 26 days.
She was married to John Whitaker in 1875, and he passed away September 13, 1934.
Fifteen children were born to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker, four of whom died in infancy and a son, Virgil, was killed in an accident.
Those left to mourn are Mrs. Geo. Wykert of Oakville; Charles Whittaker of Racine, Wis.; Mrs. Thomas Emmerson of Kewanee, Ill; Mrs. Ross Bauguss of New Boston, Ill.; Levi Whitaker of Oakville; Mrs. Alvah Williams of Wapello, John Whittaker of Oakville; Mrs. Sidney Baker of Alexis, Ill.; Albert Whittaker of Oakville; Mrs. Minnie Proud of Clinton, Iowa. She is also survived by forty-seven grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren and a large circle of friends and neighbors. Two sisters survive, Mrs. Rhoda Bramer of Fairfield and Mrs. Laura Gramer of Ft. Madison.
Wapello Republican, December 26, 1935, page 1
DOWNEY, MIKE
As we go to press word comes of the death of Mike Downey at his home near Oakville. He was one of the oldest settlers of that vicinity and was a prominent man in all the affairs of the community.
He will be buried at Oakville today.
Wapello Republican, December 26, 1935, page 1
TWINAM, MARY
Mrs. Mary Twinam of Crawfordsville, aged 87 years and one day, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eli White, one mile west of Columbus City, Thursday night. Mrs. Twinam suffered a fractured hip a few months ago, after she had gone to her daughter's home for a visit.
Mrs. (Ferguson) was born Dec. 18, 1848. Her husband preceded her in death 30 years ago. The following children survive; Boyd of Crawfordsville; H. Twinam of Washington; Roy of Glendale, Wash., Mrs. Eli White of Columbus Junction; and Mrs. J. R. Rees of Crawfordsville.
Wapello Republican, December 26, 1935, page 1
REED, A. FRANK
A. F. Reed, aged 81 years, pioneer blacksmith of Wapello and Grandview, who shod horses for "Buffalo Bill" and Teddy Roosevelt, died at 8 a. m., Monday at his home here after several months' illness. Mr. Reed had never had a days illness up until last summer, when he underwent an operation.
Mr. Reed was born Aug. 18, 1854, in Grandview, the son of Nelson and Carolyn Reed. He grew to manhood there,
learned the smithy trade, and in his shop had many famous and distinguished patrons. He married to Miss Henrietta
Hutchison and three children were born to the union. After her death he marriedIda Argyle, Nov. 15, 1905. She survives
with children of his first marriage; Mrs. Bertha Frank, Boise City, Idaho; Dr. Arthur M. Reed, Eldora; and Mrs. Anna
Foss, Des Moines; a step-son, Howard Argyle, Muscatine, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Maude Pullin, Wapello. Two
sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Snyder, Grandview, and Mrs. Elmer Buell, Fruitland; and a brother, Silas, Muscatine, also
survives. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and Presbyterian church.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday, December 25, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. R. Fraser. Services at the cemetery were in charge of the Knights of Pythias lodge.
"Asleep In Jesus" and "Abide With Me" were sung by Maude Jamison, Mary Garrett, Mary Fraser and Myrtle Davis.
Hazel Plumb and Sue Askren were in charge of the beautiful flowers. Pallbearers were: John Foster, Henry Wagg, Clyde Torode, Fred Meyerholz andGeorge Bissinger.
Wapello Republican, December 26, 1935, page 1
Columbus Gazette, December 26, 1935, page 1