ANOTHER PIONEER GONE.
Mrs. A. T. Clement Laid to Rest in Clarinda Cemetery. A Well Spent Life.
Mrs. Eliza Clement departed this life on Saturday, at the ripe age of more than 77 years, the remains being laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in the Clarinda cemetery. Many friends gathered at the Clement home to pay their last tribute to the departed. Rev. W. C. Williamson conducted the services, leading in prayer and making a few appropriate and heartfelt remarks, assisted by Prof. J. A. Woods, who for so many years has been a friend of the family. The husband A. T. Clement being confined to his bed, was unable to go to the cemetery, but the cortege, composed of automobiles, was a large one. The following obituary written by a friend of the family was read at the funeral, which is so much better than we could compose, we print it in full:
Eliza A. Castelo was born Dec. 26, 1836, in Ireland; was married to Mr. A. T. Clement, July 22, 1854, at Cincinnatti, Ohio—came to Clarinda, la., in March 1869, and died in Clarinda, Feb. 12, 1916.
Mrs. Clement was the mother of five children, Stillman, Mary, Jennie, Alice and Minnie. Of these, two, Stillman and Jennie, have passed into the beyond; the other three remain and are Mrs. Ambrose Robinson, Mrs. W. S. Lundy, and Mrs. T. A. Wilson.
Mrs. Clement was preeminently a home-lover and a home-maker. For more than 61 years as wife and mother, she reigned in one home, a queen. We know of no realm of influence, where woman exerts so great or so sacred a power for good as in the home. A tree is known by its fruit. A life is measured by its impress on others. Judged by this standard, words can never express Mrs. Clement's worth. Her bodily presence will no longer be with us, but she shall still live through her children and decendents. Eternity itself can never fully reveal the power and influence of a life well lived.
As proof that Mrs. Clement's life was well lived we refer you to the lives of her children and the esteem in which they are held in this community.
The passing from our midst of Mrs. Clement, reminds us that the number of old Clarinda settlers is being constantly lessened.. Almost 47 years ago or nearly a half century ago Mr. and Mrs. Clement came to this city and began to exert their influence for its upbuilding. They were especially interested in Clarinda schools. For a number of years after Clarinda became a town the school was simply a graded school, but as time passed on and high schools were organized in larger cities, Clarinda, the graded school was changed to Clarinda high school. The first class of five young ladies was graduated in the spring of 1875. Two of this class were Mary and Jennie Clement. Later on, Alice graduated and still later the fourth and youngest daughter, Minnie received her education.in this same school.
All honor to the faithful wife, loving self sacrificing mother, true, friend and helpful neighbor and esteemed citizen. We shall soon commit her body to the grave and it shall molder back to mother earth, but her spirit shall live on and on and on down never ending ages. In our sorrow we do not forget the other head of this family the faithful husband and loving father who is for a little while left behind in a weakened condition. God sustain him and bless him. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 17, 1916

Mrs Eliza Clement.
Mrs. Eliza Clement, wife of A. T. Clement, died at their home in Clarinda, Saturday, Feb. 12, 1916, at 10 o'clock p.m. Hemorrhage of the brain led to her sudden demise after an illness of only about three days. She was so well the previous Wednesday evening that she was waiting on her invalid husband at the time she was seized with her fatal illness. Mrs. Clement was a most estimable lady, very devoted to her home and family, and thoroughly respected by all who knew her. She was in the seventy-eighth year of her age. She was born in Dublin, Ireland. Her marriage to Mr. Clement took place in Cincinnati, O., in 1854. Afterward they lived in New York state, Wisconsin and northeastern Iowa. They came to Clarinda in March, 1869, since which time they have resided here. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Clement, three of whom survive: Mrs. A. B. Robinson, Mrs. W. L. Lundy and Mrs. T. A. Wilson, all residing in Clarinda. The two children who are deceased are Stillman Clement and Mrs. Jennie Loy. Mr. Clement was a member of Clarinda chapter. No. 214. O. E. P. The funeral was held at the family home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson, pastor of tho United Presbyterian church, assisted by Prof. T. A. Woods, Dr. Williamson read different selections, from the Bible and commented on the same. Prof. Woods read a finely prepared obituary of Mrs. Clement.   The service was witnessed by the husband of the deceased, from his sick bed, which he was unable to leave. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. Clarinda Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 17, 1916

Accidental Death of Tony Clark.
Tony Clark, the son of Lou Clark, of this city, received a frightful gunshot wound in the left side last evening as the result of the accidental discharge of a twelve-gage shotgun which he held in his hand.   In company with Joe Muck, young Clark had spent the afternoon hunting up the river, northeast of this city, and about dusk was returning homeward when the two were overtaken by Louis Montgomery and a hack load of young people whom he had taken to the country during the day.   Mr. Montgomery invited the two boys to ride to town with him and Muck took a place on the front seat with Mr. Montgomery while Clark stood on the rear step resting his shotgun on the step beside him, holding it with his left hand while he held on to the hack with the other.   After they had started on, the jolting of the hack jostled the butt of the gun off the step, and in falling, the hammer of one barrel struck on the step discharging the load of No. 6 shot which entered Clark's left side below  the heart, passing upward under the skin, missing the heart half an inch.    Several ribs were splintered and the collarbone was broken.   The wound was a frightful one and the surgeons attempted this morning to remove the shot and the pieces of clothing, but the young man was very weak from pain and loss of blood, and died at 10:30.   He would have been eighteen years old had he lived till Sunday. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 29, 1907

A terrible and tragic death was that which befell Tony Clark, the 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lew Clark, Tuesday. While out hunting with a party of friends Thanksgiving, while attempting to step into the wagon returning home the hammer of the gun was thrust against a part of the wagon which caused the discharge of the gun aud the entire load thereof was sent into his left breast and shoulder causing an awful wound. He was brought home and taken to the Killingsworth hospital and Friday forenoon while undergoing an operation he suddenly expired. It was a sad affair and should be a warning to users of fire arms to always be on the alert for accidents. The funeral was held Sunday at 10 o'clock at the family home, conducted by Rev. Abel. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 5, 1907

Benjamin Clare the well known newspaper man of Shenandoah died at his home Sunday evening and was buried at Imogene Tuesday. Mr. Clare was one of the pioneers of his profession and leaves a good record. He was born in Ireland almost seventy years ago and came to America when a boy of six years. He learned the printer's trade in Harper Brother's shop and later obtained employment in the office of the Evening Post then owned by Wm. Cullen Bryant. He was a very devoted son to his aged and invalid mother and for ten years forsook his trade to care for her on a farm at Rock Island, Illinois. He was married in 1888 and leaves two young daughters to mourn his death. He was a kind husband and father, a christian gentleman and an able journalist. For some years he was editor and owner of the Shenandoah Post and since its sale in 1902 has lived a retired life. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 29, 1905

                 Obituary. 
Mrs. Lydia Goldsberry Clark, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Goldsberry, of this city, died at her home in Horton, Kans., Thursday, June 27, after a short illness.
Lydia Goldsherry was born in Paris, Linn county, Iowa, August 15, 1884, and died in Horton, Kans., June 27, aged 27 years, 10 months and 12 days.
On February 18, 1904, she was united in marriage to Lorin Clark. She was converted at the age of sixteen and united with the M. E. church. She was patient in her sickness and said that she was ready to go.
The funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Netawaka, Kans., where her mother's people lived. At the time she was married, she lived with her aunt, Mrs. Anderson, a sister of her mother, living at Netawaka. A large company of her girlhood friends were in attendance. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. I. B. Puliam, who took for his text John 14:2. She leaves a husband, two children, a father, mother, four sisters and one brother to mourn her death. Her body was laid to rest in the Netawaker cemetery. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 25, 1912

OLD SETTLER PASSES AWAY
George Washington Clark was born at Berry, Mass., January 29, 1837, and died at his home west of New Market, Monday, March 16, 1914, aged 77 years, 1 month and 15 days. When but a mere lad Mr. Clark moved with his parents to De Kalb, Ill., where he remained until 1859, when he moved to Iowa. He resided in Montgomery, Page and Taylor counties, finally settling in the latter county,where he resided for several years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Helen Rose on May 2, 1864, and to their union five children were born, one daughter, Edna, having passed to the better world October 25, 1893. The children living are Mrs. Addie Wood, of King City, Mo., Mrs. Delia Foster of Cold Springs, S. D., Mrs. Hattie King and C. M. Clark of New Market. His wife, Mrs. Helen Clark, also survives him. Besides his wife and children above mentioned he leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Cook of New Market, and eight grandchildren, with a host of friends and neighbors to reflect upon his life, which ripened into old age, coming to the grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season. He was a good kind man, loved by his wife and family, a good neighbor and a good citizen. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon, March 19th, at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Wilson of the Presbyterian church of Clarinda, and interment in Memory cemetery. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 25, 1914

Frank Clark____
A telegram was received here last week by Perry Owen announcing the death in Chicago of Frank Clark, formerly a Clarinda boy. Death was caused from heart failure as far as known. The body was taken to Bowling Green, Mo., for burial. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 17, 1913

Obituary, Mrs. Hattie A. Clark.
Mrs. Hattie A. Clark, one of the pioneers of Page county, Iowa, passed away October 14, 1915, at the residence of her son-in-law, Hiram Davidson, in New Market, Iowa.
Mrs. Clark was born in Bath, New York, February 16th, 1837. She was married to Francis Marion Clark on May 15, 1854, at Henry, Illinois. Mr. Clark died February 18th, 1904. Five children were born to this union, three of whom survive her: Mrs. S. C. Hunt and Mr. E. W. Clark of Chicago, Ill., and Mr. Fredrick S. Clark of San Francisco, Calif. Mrs. Hiram Davidson of New Market who died September 21st, 1908 was a daughter of Mrs. Clark. Mr. Frank F. Clark of Bowling Green, Mo., who passed away July 9th, 1913, was a son of Mrs. Clark. The family was an old and well known one in the history of Clarinda where they were mostly reared. Coming to that place nearly half a century ago. Mrs. Clark has been a member of the Methodist church from childhood. She was a kind and loving mother and neighbor, and will be greatly missed in her home and among her many friends. She leaves a grand daughter, Mrs. P: W. Owen to mourn her loss.  
Funeral services were held at the residence of Hiram Davidson at New Market Saturday, October 17th, 1915, at 9:00 a. m. Interment in the family resting place at Clarinda, where her husband and father was laid away. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 21, 1915

   Obituary Charles M. Clark
Charles M. Clark was born in Page County, Iowa, September 6th, 1872, and died at his home west of New Market, Tuesday, December 14th, 1915, after a lingering illness, aged 43 years, 3 months and 8 days. When but 2 years of age Charles moved with his parents to Montgomery county, Iowa, where he lived a number of years, later moving to Taylor county, where he has since resided. He leaves to mourn his untimely loss, his mother, Mrs. Helen Clark, of New Market, and three sisters, Mrs. Addie Wood, of King City, Mo., Mrs. Delia Foster, of Coal Springs, S. Dak., and Mrs. Hattie King of New Market, together with a number of other relatives. His father, Geo. W. Clark, having passed to the Better World March 16th, 1914 and one sister, Edna, October 25th, 1893.
As a friend and neighbor he was highly esteemed and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He requested friends to pray and to sing for him and sent word to his mother, who was sick and could not be near his bedside that he was saved.
Placing his trust in the one above, he died. "Let not your heart be troubled Ye believe in God."
Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon, December 16th, at 2:00 o'clock conducted by Rev. W. B. F. Robb. Interment was made in the Memory cemetery. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 30, 1915

MRS. OWEN CLARK DEAD
Occurred Near  Imogene Sunday Morning:-Buried Monday-Other Local Items.
Imogene, April 16.—The death of Mrs. Owen Clark occurred yesterday at her home, two miles west of here. She was taken sick on Ash Wednesday and died on Easter Sunday, so that ber sickness included just the lenten time. Heart trouble was the cause of her death, and she suffered a good deal during her sickness, although the end was the most peaceful. She seemed, at the last, just to sleep quietly away.
Five years ago the 20th of last November her husband, Owen Clark, died, and now her death leaves a family of eight, children to mourn the loss of a Christianly good and loved and devoted mother.    The children are Anna, Andrew, John, James and Agnes, at home, Margaret in Council Bluffs academy, Alice, who is Sister Mary Louise in one of the convents in Chicago, and Tom, the only married one. All the children were at home at the time of the death. The reason the funeral was held the next day after the death was that the sister; from Chicago was not allowed to stay away from the convent longer than 10 days, and she would not have been able to have been at the funeral if it had been put off any longer than Monday, as her time was up for being away
Mrs. Clark was born in Ireland and was 68 years old. Her maiden name was Rosa Lawless. She came to this country when quite young, and was married in Cascade, Dubuque county to Mr. Clark. In 1878 they came to Fremont county and settled on the same farm where they both died. They were both hard workers and excellent managers, with the result that they raised their large family, gave them all a good education, and gathered together a good deal or this world's goods. Mrs. Clark was a very devoted woman, to her home, her family, her friends, and her religion, and the big number of folks who attended the funeral ceremonies gave evidence of the regard and esteem in which she was held.
The funeral was at the church in Imogene this morning at 9:30 o'clock. The requiem high mass was celebrated by Father Hayes, assisted by Fathers Jerome and Alphone, of Conception. Father Hayes was greatly touched by the death of this devoted woman and he asked one of the visiting priests to make a little talk to the friends, as he felt that he could not, and the visitor did make a beautiful little address that was earnest and consoling. The pall hearers were Ed McGargill, John Gilmore, Mike Printy, Martin Head, Tom Skahill and Mike Doyle, all old neighbors The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery here.  Several of the business houses, and the schools were closed in both rooms during the forenoon, as a mark of respect.
The guests and friends who were here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Clark were the following: Mike Lawless, a brother of Mrs. Clark, of South Omaha; Mr. Clark's sister, Mrs. McCraw, and daughter, of Salem, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gwynn and Mr. and Mrs. James Haynes, of Shenandoah: Miss Nona Gleason, of Essex; Mr. and Mrs. Mat O'Brien and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. James O'Brien, of Nebraska City; Anna Ryan, of Council Bluffs; Anna Shea, of Council Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs. Denny Ryan, and Miss Kate Morris, now a teacher in the schools at Council Bluffs, but who was formerly a popular teacher here at Imogene for five years, and who was a classmate of Miss Anna Clark at St. Francis academy. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 17, 1906

Seth J. Clark. 
Seth J. Clark was born Sept. 23., 1840, in Massachusetts and came to East River township, Page county, Iowa, with his parents who formerly lived in Illinois, in 1859, and died Jan. 20, 1914, at Clarinda, Iowa, leaving five children: Walter, Wilbur, Bert, Myrtle and Edna, all of whom were with him in his last days except Myrtle, who lives in California. Geo. W. Clark and Mary Ann Cook of New Market were a brother and sister of Mr. Clark and his youngest sister, Susan, died at Colorado Springs July 14, last. Emma T. Taylor, a young daughter of his sister, Susan, was also with him in his last days assisting much in making them pleasanter and easier for him.
In early life Mr. Clark was actively engaged in the business of freighting for the government, having a contract to haul goods aad military supplies from St. Joseph, Leavenworth and Kansas City to Santa Fe, N. Mexico. The country he passed though was full of hostile lndians who very much resented, the advancements of civilization and were capturing and destroying, wherever they could. Mr. Clark's contract called for government protection with scouts and a guard. Col. Cody was then a government scout and traveled with Mr. Clark's company on several trips, they becoming well acquainted.
It was his delight to tell of those exciting and toublesome times when they were constantly on the look out for Indians. In telling of these experiences he said he did not know of killing a single Indian, but if he had not it was not because he had not shot at them often enough as there were many times when they were attacked by them. In fact, his teaming was brought to a sudden end by an overwhelming force of Indians swooping down on them and capturing their entire outfit, they only escaping with their lives. Mr. Clark lost about $40,000 in this raid and made claim against the government for his loss because they did not furnish adequate protection as agreed, but fmding that the claim could not be completed without allowing some politician at least half of it for getting it through, he never made further attempt to collect his claim. It may have been this event which started him to thinking of social and governmental evils. At any rate he gave much time and study to this subject and although he was a man of much property, owning over 800 acres of Page county land, yet he had a vision of a time not far distant when the principles of Christianity would be carried out in politics, religion and all material things as well as in spiritual things.
Mr. Clark loved to be out of doors, spent much of his time riding horseback, and was especially fond of horses.
This active life has finally ended but he will be long remembered especially by those who knew him best.
The remains were taken to New Market Thursday noon for burial. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1914 and PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1914

A. Carl Cochran, 1894-1916.
A. Carl Cochran,   son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cochran, was born March 20th, 1894 on the   home farm, five miles west of Burlington Junction, Mo., where his parents now reside, and passed out of this life at 3:25 p. m March 3rd, 1916.   Aged 21 year; 11 months and 17 days.
He was converted in early life, and joined the Methodist Episcopal church, Burlington Junction, Mo., to which he remained a faithful member to the time of his death.

He graduated   from   the   Lorain school, March 24th, 1807 [sic].  From Burlington Junction high school May 27, 1910.   And from College Springs Academic course in the spring of 1913.
On the 28th of May, 1914, he was graduated from Amity College, College Springs, Iowa. Receiving the Degree of Bachelor of Arts. The same spring, he received a State Teachers Diploma for the State of Iowa.
He was married Sept. 4th, 1915, to Miss Ruth I. Quinn, in Omaha, Nebr. He was employed to teach the home school, where he received his first instruction as a child, and began teaching the following Monday. He was greatly loved by his pupils, not only as a teacher, but as a friend and companion.
He became ill, Feb. 29th, continuing to grow worse, it was decided to take him to the hospital at Maryville. Not being able to ride, friends and neighbors, to the number of 20 or more men gathered at the home, and tenderly carried him on a stretcher, a distance of three miles to the train. On his arrival at the hsopital, he was immediately operated on for appendicitis.
Though suffering intensly, he continuously expressed his faith, and love for his Savior, counciling those around him to remain true to the faith. His greatest ambition was to serve his Master, and lead others both by word, and living example, to a better life.
He was not only faithful in church attendance, but was a leader in the Epworth League, and other religious work among the young people. He was public spirited, loyal and true, and to have him for a friend was a blessing indeed.
In the early winter, he, with the help of his faithful wife, organized a Sabbath School, in the district where he was teaching, and later, was Instrumental in organizing a neighborhood Farmers Club for social and community improvement.
Through all his suffering, he continued to express his faith and love for Christ.
During his last concious [sic] moments, he sang with celestal sweetness and beauty, the spiritual songs so dear to his heart. Then bidding his loved ones an affectionate farewell, he passed on to abide with his Savior whom he loved so well.
He is survived by his wife, father, Mother, one brother and grandmother, many relatives and a host of friends. He was a magnificient example of christian young manhood and will he missed in the home, and community in which he lived. The funeral was conducted by his pastor at the home, and the remains were laid to rest in Lemar cemetery.
Blessed are they who die in the Lord, for they shall inherit enternal life.
The floral offerings by the school, Farmers Club and Epworth League, were beautiful as well as profuse—a number of College Springs boy and girl friends were in attendance at the funeral. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 9, 1916

College Springs
March 8—Carl Cochran's numerous friends in College Springs and vicinity were made sad by the report of his sudden death at a hospital in Maryville, Mo., on Friday afternoon, March 3, 1916. The young man lived in our town, a number of years while attending Amity college, and won many friends in this community.
He was highly esteemed and loved by everyone who gained his acquaintance. While here he was one of the leading members of the Young Men's Christian association, a faithful and willing worker in the Epworth league and Sabbath school, and a loyal member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His wife was also an attendant in the College Springs schools, graduating from Amity high school in the spring of 1915. Her many friends in this vicinity sincerely sympathize with her in her sad bereavement. A. Carl Cochran, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cochran, was born March 20, 1894, on the home farm, five miles west of Burlington Junction, Mo., where his parents now reside, and passed out of this life at 3:25 p.m., March 3, 1916, age 21 years 11 months and 17 days. He graduated from Lorain school, May 24, 1907, from the high school of Burlington Junction, Mo., May 27, 1910, and from the Academic course in the College Springs schools in the spring of 1913. On the 28th day of May, 1914, he was graduated from Amity college of College Springs, la., receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts, the same spring he received   a state teacher's diploma for the state of Iowa.
He was married Sept. 4, 1915, to Miss Ruth Quinn, in Omaha, Nebr., and they established a happy home near the Lorain school in which Mr. Cochran was employed as teacher. He was meeting with marked success in his work and was greatly loved by his pupils, not only as a teacher but as a friend and companion as well. He was converted in early life and joined the Methodist Episcopal church
of Burlington Junction, Mo., to which he remained a faithful member to the time of his death. He was not only faithful in church attendance, but was a leader in the Epworth league, and other religious work
among the young people. He was public spirited, loyal and true, and to have him for a friend was a blessing indeed. In the early part of last winter he with the help of his faithful wife, organized a Sabbath school in the district where he was teaching. Later, he was instrumental in organizing a neighborhood Farmers' club
for social and community improvement.
He became ill Tuesday, Feb. 29, and continuing to grow worse it was decided to take him to the hospital at Maryville, Mo:. Not being able to ride, friends and neighbors to the number of twenty or more men, gathered at the home and tenderly carried him on a stretcher a distance of three miles to the train: immediately on his arrival at the hospital, Thursday night, he was operated on for appendicitis. Though suffering intensely, he continuously expressed his faith arid love for his Savior, counciling those around him to remain true to the faith. His greatest ambition was to serve his Master and to lead others both by word and living example, to a better life. Through all his. suffering he continued to express his love for Christ,' and during the last conscious moments he sang with celestial sweetness and beauty the spiritual songs so dear to his heart. Then bidding his loved ones a last farewell he passed on to abide with his Savior, whom he loved so dearly. He is survived by his wife, father, mother, one brother, a grandmother, and many other relatives, besides a host of friends. Mr. Cochran was a magnificent example of Christian young manhood, and the many beautiful floral offerings were testimonials of the high esteem in which he was held. The funeral services were held Sabbath forenoon at the home of his parents, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. O. L. Sample, and the body was laid to rest in the Lamar cemetery. "Blessed are they who die in the Lord, for they shall inherit eternal life." Clarinda Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 16, 1916

Death of Mrs. Cozad.
J. W. Cozad went to Red Oak Saturday in response to a telegram announcing the serious illness of his mother. Mrs. Cozad was thought to be in great danger, and in order to be at her bedside, her son chartered a special train from Villisca to Red Oak, the Clarinda-Villisca train having missed connections with the westbound train at that place. We take the following from the Villisca Review: "The wife of William Cozad, one of the supervisors of Montgomery county, died at her home in Red Oak Tuesday afternoon of cancer of the stomach. She was about fifty-five years of age. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the home. A son, J, W. Cozad, living at Clarinda, received word last Saturday morning that his mother was not expected to live and started immediately for his mother's bedside. West­bound passenger train, No. 11, which leaves Villisca at 7:55 each morning, for some inexplicable reason which the chief dispatcher probably can cite, failed to wait for the train from Clarinda and the result was that Mr. Cozad missed connections by about three minutes. Anticipating his mother's death at any moment Mr. Cozad chartered a car and engine, paying $50 for the service, and sped on to Red Oak. The same car and engine and the same crew which brought him up from Clarinda were used to take him to Red Oak. The circumstance was annoying and uncalled for, and Mr. Cozad is entitled to his money back. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 29, 1907

O.   M. Cook left on the 5:35 train Wednesday evening for Chicago, where the funeral of his brother, Wm. Mode Cook, occurred yesterday.   There are four of the brothers now living: George D., James, E. B., and O. M.   The oldest brother of the family, Ben Cook, it will be remembered, died less than a year ago.   Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, May 17, 1907

O. M. Cook received a telegram from Chicago, Tuesday, bearing the sad news of the death of his brother, Wm. Mode Cook, and he left last evening to attend the funeral at 2 p. m. today. No particulars are given as to the cause of his death, but his illness must have been of short duration as he was in the city on business and shopping at a hotel. Mr. Cook was 65 years of age and a resident of Auburn, N. Y. where his family resides. He was the father of four children, all grown and scattered over the country, who gathered to the funeral at Chicago where he was buried by the side of his first wife. He was interested in a large real estate in Alabama with paying coal and coke industries and was in Chicago in the interest thereof when stricken. Mr. Cook sold clothing to dealers in this city thirty years ago for a Philadelphia firm. Page County Democrat, Clarinda, Iowa, May 16, 1907

Wm. Mode Cook, the older brother of O. M. Cook of this city, died at the Pacific Hotel in Chicago yesterday, after a brief illness.   Mr. Cook's home is in Hoboken, New Jersey, but he had been spending the winter in Alabama, where he has extensive land interests. He was well known in Clarinda, having made this territory as a clothing salesman for a considerable period twenty - five or thirty years ago.   Had he lived he would have been sixty-five years old tomorrow.  CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 14, 1907

Mr and Mrs. H. A. Conard went to Winfield, Iowa, Sunday, to meet the funeral party accompanying the remains of Mr. Canard's mother to that place for burial. The home of the Conard family has been at Winfield and one of the children is interred there, but the family has been living of late years in Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Canard have not been in our city very long, but they have a large circle of friends to extend sympathy in this sad hour. Mr. Conard is the clerk at McVay's grocery store. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 13, 1910

Gibson Comin—Obituary.
Gibson Comin was born in Washington county, Pa., on the 24th of August, 1828.   Died at Le Mars, la., on Feb. 16th, 1916, aged 87 years, 5 months and 22 days.   He was the sixth and only remaining member in a family of nine children—four sons and 5 daughters, two of whom were born in Ireland, from which his father emigrated in 1818.   When he was 5 years old the family moved to New Concord,   Ohio,   Muskingum county, where he lived until he reached the age of 25 years.   He came to Iowa in 1853 a far country in those days sailing down the Ohio river to St. Louis and up the Mississippi to Burlington, and there being no railway this side the Mississippi, he walked from Burlington  to Oskaloosa and filed and settled on a claim in the wilderness.   In 1855 he was married to Margaret Skinner of Washington, Guernsey county, Ohio, and together they came to the Iowa claim. Here six children were born to the union— 5 sons and one daughter—the daughter and one son dying in infancy, leaving four sons who still live to mourn his loss: Namely, Byron S., of Greely, Colo.; A. E., of Clarinda, la.; H. V., of Le Mars, la., and W. G. of Goldfield, la.   In 1873, he moved with his family to Page county, la., where with the   exception of a few years, spent in Montgomery county, he resided until the death of his wife, in 1898.   Since that time he has made his home with one or another of his four remaining sons.   He was a life­long member of the United Presbyterian church—clean in his private life; quiet in public and absolutely true to what he felt to be the right.
His two sons, Rev. H. V. Comin and Rev. W. G. Comin, accompanied the body to College Springs. Mr. A. E. Comin of this city attended the funeral, which was held at the U. P. church of College Springs. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 24, 1916

The funeral services of old father Comin, was held at the United Presbyterian church last Saturday afternoon. The old gentleman was about 88 years old and had been quite feeble for some time. He was a former resident of College Springs, but of late had made his home with his son, Rev. Howard Comin, of Le Mars, la. He was buried in the College Springs cemetery beside his wife, who preceded him a number of years ago.
Three of his sons were present at the funeral, Walter, from Goldfield, la., Howard Comin, of Le Mars, la. He from Clarinda. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 24, 1916

Gibson Comin. The Journal has received the following for publication: Gibson Comin was born in Washington county, Pa., on the 24th of August, 1828; died at Le Mars, la., on Feb. 16, 1916, aged 87 years 5 months ands 22 days. He was the sixth and only remaining member of a family of nine children—four sons and five daughters—two of whom were born in Ireland, from which country his father emigrated in 1818 when he was 5 years old. The family moved to New Concord, O„ Muskingum county, where he lived until he reached the age of 25 years. He came to Iowa in 1853—a far country in those days, sailing down the Ohio river to St. Louis and up the Mississippi to Burlington, and there being no railway this side of the Mississippi he walked from Burlington to Oskaloosa and filed and
settled on a claim in the wilderness.
In 1855 he was married to Margaret Skinner of Washington, Guernsey county, O. Together they came to the Iowa claim. Here six children were born to the union—five sons and one daughter—the daughter and a son dying in infancy. He left four sons who still live to mourn their loss: Byron S., of Greeley, Colo.; A. E., of Clarinda; H. V., of LeMars, ; and W. G., of Goldfield, la. In 1873 he moved with his family to Page county, la., where with the exception of a few years spent in Montgomery county, he resided until that time he has made his home with one or another of his four remaining sons. He was a lifelong member, of the United Presbyterian church; clean in his private life, quiet in public, and absolutely true to what he felt to be the right. Two of his sons, Rev. H. V. Comin and Rev. W. G. Comin, accompanied the body to College Springs. A. E. Comin and family of Clarinda attended the funeral, which was held at College Springs. Clarinda Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 24, 1916

Frank Cooper, the familiar pop-corn vender of the southwest corner of the square, died at his home in Hawleyville last Monday morning. The funeral was preached by Rev. W. O. Hutchings, and interment at the Hawleyville cemetery. Mr. Cooper had a stroke of paralysis about ten days ago, and a second stroke Monday caused his death. He had just purchased an expensive corn-popper for his business, but had never used the new machine. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1909

Frank Cooper died Monday morning at his home in Hawleyville from a stroke of paralysis. Shortly after breakfast he complained of a pain in his shoulder and dizziness in the head, and in a few minutes after passed away without a struggle. He was in this city Saturday visiting his brother, Milt Cooper, and arranging to remove here. He was born in Fulton county, Ill., March 15, 1847, and with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, A. M. Cooper, removed to this city in 1858, later on learning the harness makers trade under R. W. Scott. In 1884 he was married lo Miss Jennie Frazier at St. Joseph, who survives him. No children were born to them. The funeral took place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by W.O. Hutchings, and interment in the Hawleyville cemetery. Page County Democrat, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1909

JOE COLVIN KILLED.

A Fearful Railway Accident at Clearmont Wednesday Night.
Wednesday night, at a crossing just north of Clearmont, Mo., Joe Colvin, a young man whose home is near Clearmont, was run over and killed by the St. Joe passenger, north bound. Colvin, in company with a farmer by whom he was employed as farm hand, was on his way to Clearmont, both men riding horseback. As they crossed the railroad track ahead of the train, Colvin's employer preceded him across, both men believing that they were a safe distance ahead of the train. The next moment, however, Colvin's employer noticed that the horse which the young man was riding, had become frightened and was whirling about directly on the track, and the unfortunate young man was unable to get the horse under control. Both animal and rider were struck by the engine and carried some distance, the horse being killed instantly, and the young man suffering a fracture of the skull, which resulted in his death at 1 o'clock that night. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 3, 1908

Obituary of F. A. Cook.
The following obituary notice of the life of the late F, A. Cook has been given the Herald for publica-
tion.
Folgert Adams Cook was born in Holland, province of Hanover, November 15th, 1841. Little is known of his early life. On June 1st, 1867, he was united in marriage to Theresa Buttner of Chenoa, near Secor, Ill. To this union were born four children, all of whom, excepting one, Simon J., died in infancy. On October 28th, 1871, his wife died and on November 30th, 1873, he married Elizabeth Nichols of Chenoa, near Secor, Ill.
To this union were born ten children, of whom three boys and two girls are living, viz—Mrs. Lizzie Raymond of Clarinda, la.; Charles A. and Edwin C. of Cody, Nebr.; Herbert N. of Chicago and Mrs. Ella Moore of Clarinda. Three others died in infancy. Vasal O. Cook died at his home in Council Bluffs on March 21st, 1913, as the result of a railroad accident. Another child, a daughter, Dora E., was born in 1879 and died in 1891.
F. A. Cook came to Clarinda from Secor, Ill., in 1885 and for 15 years was a manufacturer of
brick and drain tile. He afterwards bought a large farm 5 miles southeast of Clarinda and lived on the place until failing health made it no longer possible. He then came to town and made his residence here the remainder of his life, with the exception of a few months when he was out west seeking health. On February 2nd, 1905, his wife passed into, the other world. He had been for years past a great sufferer, but bore it all with that fortitude which was characteristic of him. He was a splendid man who had many close friends who appreciate him for the many enobling traits of character. For more than thirty years he had been a member of the Christian church and lived the Christian life. He was a soldier for the union, having enlisted in Company A., 11th Illinois cavalry. He was through the awful carnage at Shiloh and Corinth.
On June 27th of this year he went to the Battle Mountain sanitarium for treatment and on March 30th, 1913, he passed away as tranquil as a star meets morning. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 10, 1913

Miss Mabel Coryell died at the St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, February 9, 1910, with appendicitis. She was a granddaughter of Mrs. J. A. Beach of this city and was quite well known in this city. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 24, 1910

Death of Mrs A.H. Collins

Passed Away in Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, After Three Weeks Illness.

We learned last week too late for publication of the death of Mrs. A. H. Collins, who lived with her husband and family many years in Clarinda, at the time Dr. Collins was for five years District Superintendent of this Methodist Conference. The family now residing in Jefferson, la., where Rev. Dr. Collins is pastor of the Methodist church, and we clip the following from the Jefferson Bee:
The death of Mrs. Collins, wife of Dr. A. H. Collins, pastor of the local M. E. church, took place at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines on Thursday, March 9th. The end came as a great shock to family and friends, all of whom had been so encouraged over her condition as to believe fully that she was soon to be able to return to her home.   She went to the hospital three weeks ago,  and  seemed to be  getting   along finely until late the evening before she passed away. Dr. Collins had been with her most of the week, but came home Wednesday to officiate at a marriage that evening. At 11:30 o'clock Wednesday night he was summoned by phone from the hospital, and informed that Mrs. Collins was rapidly sinking.  The condition of the roads made it impossible to go to Des Moines in an auto, so Dr. Collins went to Grand Junction and caught the early train for the Capital City, arriving there at   seven o'clock Thursday morning.  Mrs. Collins passed away about noon. Mrs. Collins went to   Des Moines last August and submitted to an opperation  for  the removal  of gallstones.   Difficulties growing   out of this surgery was responsible for her final return to the hospital three weeks ago.   After a course of treatment, lasting   until   Monday of last week, another operation was undertaken in hopes of bringing about a permanent cure.   She rallied nicely, and seemed, in every way, to be on the road to permanent good health. Late Wednesday evening she suffered a complete prostration, and, although the best surgeons    in    Des Moines worked heroically to save her, it was all in vain.
The body was brought to Jefferson on Saturday and lay in state until Monday afternoon, when the funeral was held from   the   M. E. church. About three dozen   ministers from various  parts of the state were present at the last sad rites, besides hosts af friends and sympathizing acquaintances.   Music was furnished by the Conference Quartette   composed of Rev's. Williams, of Perry; Conway, of Minburn; Billingsley,    of Oakland, and Dr. Talley, district superintendent of the Atlantic conference.
The prayer was by Rev. Taylor, of Corning, and the scripture reading by Dr. Stothower, district superintendent of the Des Moines district.
The life history was read by Rev. Carpenter, of Scranton. and the address was delivered by Rev. Menoher, of Villisca. While grief profound rested upon the audience, nevertheless the peace that passeth understanding was present in the hearts of those who mourned.
Four sons of the deceased and two nephews officiated as pall bearers, and the remains of the loved one were tenderly borne to the afternoon train and taken to Boone for interment.
Hannah D. Gibson was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, March 7, 1857. When a baby her parents removed to Burlington, Iowa, and later to Davis county, where she grew to young womanhood. She was married on February 26, 1884, to Albert H. Collins, at that time a member of the Missouri conference of the M. E. church, with whom, for 32 years, she has shared the life of the itinerant Methodist ministry. Five children were born to them, Era C. at home, Floyd F. and Ira K., of Raymond, South Dakota, and Robert G. and Albert R. at Indianapolis, Indiana. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 23, 1916

Mrs. A. H. Collins,
Jefferson Bee, March 15:   The death of FS. Collins, wife of Dr. A. H. Collins, pastor of the local Methodist Episcopal church, took place at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines last Thursday. The
death came as a great shock to family and friends,  all of whom  had  been so encouraged over her condition as to believe that she was soon to be able to return to her home.   She went to the hospital three weeks ago last Monday, and seemed to be getting along nicely until in the evening before she passed away.
Collins had been with her most of week, but came home Wednesday to officiate at a marriage that evening. At 11:30 o'clock Wednesday night he was summoned by phone from the hospital, and information that Mrs.  Collins was sinking.    The  condition  of the roads made it impossible to go to Des Moines in an auto, so Dr. Collins went to Grant Junction and caught the early train for the capital city, arriving there at 7 o'clock Thursday morning.  Mrs. Collins passed away about noon.

Mrs. Collins went to Des Moines last August and submitted to an operation for the removal of gall stones. Difficulties growing out of this surgery was responsible for her final return to the hospital three weeks ago.                         After a course of treatment, lasting until Monday of last week, another operation was undertaken hopes of bringing about a permanent cure. She rallied nicely, and seemed, in every way, to be on the road to permanent good health. Late Wednesday evening she suffered a complete prostration, and, although the best surgeons in Des Moines worked heroically to save her, it was all in vain.
The body was brought to Jefferson on Saturday and lay in state until Monday afternoon, when the funeral was held at the Methodist   Episcopal   church. About three dozen ministers from various parts of the state were present at the last rites, besides hosts of friends and sympathizing acquaintances.   Music was furnished by the Conference   Quartette: composed of Reverends Williams of Perry, Conway, of Minburn, Billingsley of Oakland, and Dr. Talley, district superintendent of the Atlantic conference. The prayer was by Rev. Mr. Taylor of Corning, and the scripture reading by Dr. Stothower, district superintendent of the Des Moines district.   The life history was read by Rev. Mr. Carpenter of Scranton, and the address was delivered by Rev. Mr. Menoher of Villisca.   While grief profound rested upon the audience, nevertheless the peace that passeth understanding was present in the hearts of those who mourned.   The spirit of Him who abideth even unto and through the transition period; the promised Comforter whose presence never leaves His earthly children, and is with them always, even until the end of the world, was there in every sorrowing heart.
Four sons of the deceased and two nephews officiated as pallbearers, and the remains of the loved one were tenderly borne to the afternoon train and taken to Boone for interment.

Hannah D. Gibson was born in Guernsey county, O., March 7, 1857. When a baby her parents removed to Burlington, la., and later to Davis county, where she grew to young womanhood. She was married on Feb. 26, 1884, to Albert H. Collins, at that time a member of the Missouri conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, with whom for thirty-two years she has shared the life of the itinerant Methodist ministry. Five children were born to them, Era C, at home, Floyd F. and Ira K., of Raymond, S. Dak., and Robert G. and Albert R. at Indianapolis, Ind.

Mrs. Collins was rarely endowed with self-denying helpfulness of spirit, which, through the entire course of life she cultivated  with  constant  devotion. Even when by affliction she was shut in from wider activities she managed to touch into comfort and betterment hearts that sorrow and weariness had left to despair. A lover of mankind there were few in whom she failed to find something worthy lot her efforts to help.   With such spirit she radiated love, good cheer and hope. People of distinction admired and trusted her; young people and children clustered about her to share her love; and humble folks adored her.   Within the circle of her home  she gave the richest and fullest meaning to the words, wife and mother. She  poured life's  ointment  with lavish care upon the hearts and welfare of her own, and these, in mute agony in their unspeakable loss will await with yearning hearts the seeing of her face in climes where ties shall never be broken. Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Gibson of Woodbine, Messrs. and Mesdames J. H. Collins of Stiles and R. M. Gibson of Des  Moines,  Dr.  Ira W.  Collins  of El Paso, Tex., Dr. Carl Gibson and David Gibson of Kirkham, and Mrs. Giles and son, Eugene, of Stiles, la., and her sons above named. Clarinda Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 23, 1916

Mrs. A. H. Collins, wife of a former district superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal church of this district, and for­merly of Clarinda, died in the Methodist hospital at Des Moines last Friday. Omar Duncan of this city was among those who attended her funeral at Jefferson, the present home of the Collins family. Clarinda Journal, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 16, 1916

MRS. ELIZABETH COX
Elizabeth  Thomas was born    in Brownsville, Pa., Jan. 18, 1840. Died in Clarinda, la., June 9, 1914.
At the age of 23 she came to Henry Co. Ills., where she was married to Joseph Rue Cox, who served during the civil war in Co. E. 9th Reg. Ill. Vol. After a few brief years of married life her husband was called to the home beyond leaving her with three daughters all of whom were present during the mothers last hours. In 1881 she came with her family to Iowa, locating at College Springs to give school advantages to her children, but in 1890 she came to Clarinda which has since been her home.
She united with the church in early life and continued in active church work until confined to her home by failing health.
One of God's own children, ever gentle—ever faithful—her loved ones feel that she has surely been called home.
She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters, Dr. Emma Johnstone of Denison, la., Grace Cox of this city, Mrs. Josephine Dirrim of Stanton, la., four grand-children, Mabel, Estelle, and Henrietta Johnstone and Lysle Darrim—one brother and three sisters.
Other relatives present at the funeral were Dr. A. O. Thomas of Kearney, Neb., Mrs. Mattie Thomas Dyall of Mt. Pleasant, la., Mrs. Jas. Shum of Clarinda, la., and Miss Julia Thomas of Columbus, Neb. The funeral services were held at the home on Thursday, June 11, by Rev. McCurdy of Villisca. Interment in the Clarinda cemetery. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 18, 1914

A.M. Collier
At four o'clock Tuesday morning, there passed away in his home at Hawleyville one of the oldest residents of Page county. A. M. Collier was eighty-six years of age at the time of his death, being born May 21st, 1827, in West Virginia. At the age of ten he moved to Platte county, Mo.,and helped cut the timber to clear a farm in that then western country. Six years later he moved to Andrew county, Mo., being still engaged im farming. At the age of 22 he was united in marriage to Nancy McAlpin. One year later, in 1850, attracted to California by the gold fever then existing, he worked one year in the mines, but not securing satisfactory returns engaged in teaming for a time, finally deciding that Page county, Iowa, is the best place to live, and moved back here in 1851. On the eastern border of the county he found the framework erected of a grist and sawmill, which he and his father purchased and operated for three years, also opening a farm of 160 acres. At the end of three years they dissolved partnership, the son, A. M. Collier, taking the part on which the city of Hawleyville is now located and in which he opened a general store in 1857. This finally became the property of his son, George, who died in 1884. A. M. Collier has in recent years been engaged exclusively in the milling business at Hawleyville, although having farming interests as well. As Hawleyville is the oldest town in Page county, so the Hawleyville mill is one of the oldest enterprises in the county, its owner being known everywhere for his sterling character as a man as well as in business. Of the nine children, three are living, viz: Mrs. Matilda Goodman, Mrs. Dr. Elliott and Mrs. Sadie Strong,
The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from his home in Hawleyville, held by W. O. Hutchings. He was buried in Hawleyville cemetery, the services at the grave being performed, according to his own request, by forty brother Masons of Clarinda Lodge No. 140, of which he was an honored member. Rev. J. O. Carder of New Market pronounced the benediction.
A. M. Collier is the kind of a man who leaves his imprint in history. The early records of Page county would be incomplete without him. His word has always been as good as his bond, and there are many thousands of friends and acquaintances who revere is memory. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 12, 1913

An Old Resident Gone
This community was grieved to hear Tuesday morning that Mr. A. M. Collier of Hawleyville died Monday night at his home, after an illness of over five months from a tumor in his stomach. His age was 86 vears and 18 days

Mr. Collier was born in Lee County, West Virginia, May 21, 1827, in a family of 10 children. When he was 10 years of age his parents removed to Platte County, Mo., where they cleared a timber farm.  In 1848 they removed to Andrew county, and engaged in farming again.     In February, 1849, Mr. Collier was united in marriage to Miss Nancy McAlpin. The following year he caught the California fever and emigrated to that state where he followed teaming and gold mining until the fall of 1851, when he returned to his Missouri home and immediately removed with his wife to Page county, locating at Hawleyville which had since been his home. Soon after reaching Hawleyville he purchased a sawmill and continued the sawing of lumber for a time, when he converted it into a flouring mill and furnished flour for the farmers for many miles around for years. He was also interested in farming on a quarter section of land which afterward became the site of Hawleyville and for several years the leading town in Page dounty.   He was also engaged in the mercantile business several years and finally gave his entire attention to the milling business which was improved and enlarged in time and is still in operation.
Through his industry and frugality he acquired a liberal share of this world's goods, at one time owing 400 acres of fine land.
Mr. Collier proved himself to be a man among men and was highly respected by all who knew him or had business dealings with him.  He had also held many offices of trust. He was the father of nine children, three of whom are still living. His good wife passed away several years ago.
In 1910 he was again  married, this time to Mrs Frank Cooper, who survives him.
Mr. Collier was a life long democrat and much of his time and money was spent in advancing the party. For long years he was a member of the masonic lodge of this city and an active worker.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from his late home at 2:30 O'clock conducted by W. O. Hutchings of this city, with ceremonies at the grave by members of the Nodaway Lodge No. 140, A. F. and A. M., in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends. A true and noble old man has gone to his last resting place. Page County Democrat, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 12, 1913

COLLEGE SPRINGS
Last Saturday afternoon the funeral services of Roy Collins was held in the M. E. church at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Hill, assisted by Rev. Mumford. He died May 11, 1915, in Canon City, Colo., and was a little over 35 years of age. He was born near College Springs and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Collins, who are among our oldest and most respected citizens. His parents moved to College Springs in 1893, and it was here he secured his academic and college education. He was married in 1903 to Miss Bernice Badger to which union was born them three boys who with the mother, his parents and one sister are left to mourn his great loss. Roy has been an active worker in the Y. M. C .A. since 1904 filling the position of secretary, in Grand Island, Nebr., Adrain Mich., and Canon City, Colo. He was remarkably successful in securing money for benevolent purposes. In Canon City they put up a $60,000 Y. M. C. A. building, and he raised $40,000 of that amount in eight days. In Adrain, Mich., they put up a $40,000 building and he raised by far the greater part of the money in a short time. He also conducted a building campaign for a Y. M. C. A. building in Ft. Collins, Colo., and preached a short time for the Congregational church of that city, but he never was very strong. He was an indefatigable worker and the strenuous work in which he was engaged proved too great a strain on his system, and he finally had to abandon the work altogether. The summons came after a severe hemorrage of the lungs and his life went out as a sweet benediction upon a useful and well spent life. He will be greatly missed in Y. M. C. A. circles, in the church, and in the home but he was one of the kind of young men who made the world a little better by living in it. The probabilities are, that his wife will locate here where she can give her boys, the benefit of the schools, and be near her people, and we feel sure she and family will have a hearty welcome among us all. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, May 20, 1915

O. M. Cook received word Saturday of the death of his brother-in-law, W. B. Clift, at Fair Haven, Vermont, after a brief illness, from pneumonia. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 31, 1908

O. M. Cook received a telegram Saturday bearing the sad news of the death of his brother-in-law, Rev. W. B Clift of Fair Haven, Vt., from pneumonia after only two days illness. He was a stout and rugged man and always took plenty of outdoor exercise. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 30, 1908

Mrs. Eliza Coffland Found Dead.
Mrs. Eliza Coffland, 84 years old, who has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. T. E. Burton of Norwith, about noon Sunday was found dead in her bed, where she seemingly had died without pain.   She was the mother of ten children, of which four are living, Mrs. Mary G. Martin, of San Francisco, William and Benjamin Coffland of Kansas City.   Mrs. Coffland has been in poor health several months, never recovering from an attack of grip last winter.   The funeral was held at the home, Tuesday afternoon.   Rev. Penn of Yorktown officiated.  The sons William and Benjamin of Kansas City came early Monday morning and remained until after the funeral.   Her nephew, Nathan Stanton, from Estherville, la., and Mrs. Beatty, a niece; Theo. Lambert a nephew from Dysart were present at the funeral.    Her daughter, Mrs. Martin of San Francisco was ill and could not come.   Many friends from Clarinda and Shenandoah were present at the funeral. Interment was made in the Polsley cemetery. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, May 20, 1915

JOHN J. COVERT
John J. Covert, or "Jack", as he has been familiarly known   in town for many years, died at his home on west Water St., at 10:30 Tuesday morning, the cause of his death being tuberculosis of the stomach. He has been sick since July, when he came down with rheumatism.  Born in Ohio Mar., 1st 1831 [sic], he was not quite 54 years of age at time of his death, and 31 of these years have been spent in Clarinda. Just before coming here from Illinois, he married Miss Minnie Humphrey, who survives him, as do four children, Robert, Roy and Myrtle who live in Alliance, Ohio, and Carrie who makes her home with her mother. He has one brother, Grant Covert of Paxton, Ill., who was here at the funeral as was the son Robert, Roy and Myrtle being unable to come. The funeral will be held this Friday morning at 10 o'clock, from his late residence, conducted by Rev. Woodard and participated in by the Modern Woodard, of which organization deceased was a member and the members of the local chapter being the pallbearers. Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 1, 1914