Crabb, John's WIFE - Mrs. John Crabb died suddenly at her home in southwest Clarinda, yester­day about eleven o'clock, after an ill­ness of two weeks. Mr. Crabb is rural mail carrier and has several little chil­dren left motherless. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 2, 1906

Mrs. Laner, mother of J. M. Crabb passed away at her late residence on West Main street in Clarinda, Saturday, Feb. 21, 1920, following a stroke of paralysis, which occurred four weeks ago.
Laner Chaplain was born June 16, 1835, in Kentucky.   Moving with her parents to Illinois, she was there married to Wm. Erwin Crabb, on August 1, 1855. For a time they lived in Illinois, and in 1882 moved to Page county, where they settled on a farm near Blanchard. The husband died Sept. 4, 1899, since which time she has been making her home in or near Clarinda. Of their seven children, two are living, J. M. Crabb of Clarinda, and Mrs. Ella Bullock of Blanchard.
The funeral was held at 2:30, Monday afternoon, Feb. 23, from the residence. The services were conducted by the Methodist minister, Rev. J. M. Williams. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery, beside the grave of her husband. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1920

Mrs. Laner Crabb passed away at her late residence on West Main street Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21, 1920, following a stroke of paralysis which she suffered about four weeks ago. The funeral was held at her home Monday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. J. M. Williams. Hymns were sung by Mrs. J. G. Scroggs and Mrs. J. M. Williams. The following obituary was read at the funeral:
"Our sister was born June 16, 1835, in Kentucky, moving with her parents to Illinois where she married William E. Crabb on Aug. 1, 1855. For a time they lived in Illinois, and moved in 1882 to Page county, Iowa, settling on a farm near Blanchard. Her husband died Sept. 4, 1897, since which time she has been making her home in or near Clarinda. Of their seven children two are still living, John M. Crabb
of Clarinda, who has in recent years cared for his mother, and Mrs. Ella Bullock of Blanchard who is an invalid and unable to be present with us today. One son, Joseph C. Crabb, passed away Nov. 4, 1895, and a daughter, Mrs. Rosetta Brand, died May 7. 1902. Three other children died in childhood.
She has one sister still living, Elizabeth Train of Lowell, Mich., whom age prevents being here today. Our sister possessed a most beautiful Christian character, giving us the assurance that today she in possessions of her mansions above. In early life she united with the United Brethern church, but upon coming to Clarinda, united with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which she has been a loyal member ever since. A mother in Israel has received her coronation. Her memory will be sacred to her children and her friends." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1920

Mrs. Laner Crabb, mother of J. M. Crabb passed away at her late residence on West Main Street in Clarinda, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 21st, 1920, following a stroke of paralysis which she suffered four weeks ago.
Laner Chaplin was born June 16th, 1835, in Kentucky. Moving with her parents to Illinois, she was there married to William Erwin Crabb, on Aug. 1st, 1855. For a time they lived in Illinois, moving in 1882 to Page County, Iowa, where they settled on a farm near Blanchard. The husband died Sept. 4th, 1897, since which time she has been making her home in or near Clarinda. Of their seven children, two are living. John M. Crabb of Clarinda, who has in recent years cared for his mother, and Mrs. Ella Bullock of Blanchard, who is an invalid and unable to be present at the funeral. One son, Joseph C. Crabb, passed away Nov. 4, 1895, and a daughter, Mrs. Rosetta Brand died May 7, 1902. Three other children died in childhood. One sister of the deceased is living, Mrs. Elizabeth Train of Lowell, Mich., who has been prevented hy age and physical infirmities from leaving home.
Our sister possessed a most beautiful Christian character. In early life she united with the United Brethren church, but upon coming to Clarinda united with the Mehodist Episcopal church, of which she has been an active and loyal member.
The funeral was held at 2:30 Monday afternoon, Feb. 23rd, from the residence, conducted by the Methodist pastor, Rev. J. M. Williams. Music was rendered by Mrs. Jas. Scroggs and Mrs. J. M. Williams. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery, beside the grave of the husband who had gone on before. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1920

Minerva R. Mulkins was born August 31, 1869, in East River township where her father was the owner of one of Page county's fine farms. On this farm she spent her childhood, received her schooling
and grew to Womanhood. All her life has been spent in Page county.
In 1890 on the 19th ot February at the old home, she was married to John Crabb and for sixteen years
these two have traveled life's pathway together, happy and mutually helpful through the sorrows that
came to them. The first eleven years of their married life they spent on a farm in East River
township, moving from there to this city five years ago. They have lived during this time in the same
property on 18th and Water streets.
Mr, Crabb has been one of the rural carriers ever since moving here.

Mrs Crabb is survived by her husband, three sisters and two brothers. One sister, Mrs. Sophia Young,
lives on the old home place iu East River township, Mrs. Lily Burley, lives at Green Ridge, Mo., and Mrs.
Elizabeth Konkel at Greenola, Kans. The brothers, David and Isaac Mulkins, live at Shambangh.

Mrs. Crabb died Wednesday, .August 1st, after a protracted illness and the funeral services are to be
held at the home this afternoon at three o'clock her pastor, Rev Newcomer, conducting the service.
Mrs Crabb was a faithful member of the Church of God, having been converted when she was but thirteen years of age.   She was true wife and helpmeet and her passing will be a heavy blow to Mr. Crabb to whom the sympathy of the community is extended in this bereavement. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 3, 1906

Otis M., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Crabb, of southeast of town, died last Saturday, of whooping cough and pneumonia. The little fellow was born September 25, 1899, and by his death a home is left desolate and childless. Only six years ago the death angel took the little daughter, Blanche E., and four years ago, another son, Willie, was taken. Funeral services over the remains of the baby were held at the home last Sunday, conducted by Rev. Cabbage of Shambaugh, assisted by Rev. Hutchings of this city. The interment was iu the Davis cemetery. The floral tributes were very elaborate. The heart­broken parents earnestly thank the kind friends who so kindly assisted them in caring for their loved one. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 7, 1900

Geo. B. Crabill died about noon Friday, March 2, 1906, at Excelsior Springs, Mo. He had been suffering unusually for a couple of weeks from a severe cold, and on Wednesday of last week went to the springs in company with his father, J. M. Crabill, in the hope of gaining relief. He only took one bath, on last Thursday afternoon, and this with drinking the mineral water seemed to weaken bim and he retired early Friday forenoon also. About eleven o'clock Mr. Crabill left him to write home from the hotel and George conversed with him on leaving, asking him to purchase some handkerchiefs. His father returned with the physician at 12:05, and the doctor feeling George's pulse pronounced him dead. The fact was unknown even to the nurse frequently in the room, who supposed he was quietly resting iu sleep. Thus he passed to the Beyond without a struggle or moment's warning. George was born July 18, 1874, at the home east of this city just across the river, where the family resided until moving to east Clarinda in 1885. He was a student of the city schools for years and from the high school went to the C E I college in the southwest part ot the city. He was a bright and intelligent young man, affable and agreeable with all his companions. In the fall of 1893 he engaged iu the clothing business here aud continued until his death. He was a great lover of the sport with the gun and the rod, and found great pleasure hunting and fishing in season. He was a crack marksman with a gun aud few could outscore him at the frequeut gun club practices. His remains were brought to this city Saturday afternoon, and the funeral held at the home Monday at 2 p. m„ conducted by Rev. Able. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1906

Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Browning and daughter, Marie, of Fairfield, Iowa, arrived in the city Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Browning's brother, Geo. B. Crabill, which took place at 2:30 Monday afternoon. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1906

George B. Crabill was born July 18,1874 at the old family home about a mile and a half east of Clarinda. where his father was at that time engaged in brick making. He grew up amid the simple surroundings of a happy country home until eleven years of age and attended the country school until 1885 when the family moved to Clarinda. He then attended the city schools and the high school and spent a few terms at the old Clarinda Educational Institute.
On last  Wednesday morning George, in company with his father, went to Excelsior Springs, Mo, where be hoped that the benefits of the place might build up his health again.  They arrived there Wednesday night and about Friday noon the young man passed away. Mr. Crabill arrived here with the body of his son Saturday afternoon and the funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the home where   Rev.   S.   W. Abel preached the funeral sermon. The body was laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery beside the grave of his mother who died in May of last year   The sympathy of all is extended to the saddened father and family. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 6, 1906

Grandma Crabill Dead.
Grandma Crabill died at her home in northwest Clarinda this morning at 5:15. The funeral will be held at the home next Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. IIgenFritz. She has been sick for a long time and her death was not unexpected. Many times during the past few weeks she has been thought to be dying, but life was victorious until this morning, when the death angel claimed her spirit and put an end to all her sufferings. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1904

Mrs. George Crabill died at her home in Northwest Clarinda, Monday morning:, March 7, 1904, after a long illness. The old lady, who was 80 years of age last Christmas, was one of the most conciencious women of the city and a devout member of the M. E. church, having followed its precepts and teachings for many long years. Away back in the '60s she and her husband located near Siam, in Taylor county, where they liyed until removing to this city several years ago. She was a devoted wife and kind mother, and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. The funeral took place at 2 o'clock this afternoon from her late home, conducted by Rev. IlgenFritz, and her remains laid to rest in the city cemetery by the side of her husband. May she rest in peace. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 10, 1904

Jacob M. Crabill was born in Kenton, Hardin Co., Ohio, March 16, 1849, and passed away at his home in Clarinda Sunday May 18 at 3:55 p.m.
In 1866 he came to Taylor Co. Ia., and in close proximity to this vicinity he spent the great part of his useful life. In 1869, May 11, he was married to Nancy Jane Collins, who bore with him burdens of the years until her reward. To this union were born 3 children. Mrs. J. G. Browning, Fairfield, la., Mrs. W. B; Shoemaker, Seattle, Wash., and George who departed this life in 1906. Besides these who are left to mourn his loss are one brother and one sister, F. S. Crabill, Council Bluffs, Ia., and Mrs. M. G. Ivarson, Nebraska City, Neb., also one granddaughter, Mrs. Jos. A. Duffy, Fairfield, la.
Mr. Crabill's life was one in which the spirit of hard work, big heartedness, and domestic fidelity were beautifully blended. .The world with its fruitage and glories spoke to him a charming voice, a voice which he attributed to the benevolence of his Creator. Hard work was to him a genuine pleasure and in it he found the richness of life's privileges. His genuine devotion to the interests of his home and his abiding fidelity to the loved ones in his home, raised his life far above the average plane of human living. The memory of his life will be a constant source of cheer and reconciliation, not only his loved ones but to all those who came to know the worth of his life. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 22, 1919

Jacob M. Crabill passed away Sunday afternoon, May 18th, at his home on E. Washington Street in Clarinda.
The end was not unexpected, as he has been ill for three weeks. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, from the home, conducted by Eev. R. C. Snodgrass, burial being in Clarinda cemetery. The pall bearers at the funeral were Warren Stevens, Ed Klise, Walter Anderson, G. L. Gillespie. Chas. Kelley, J. W. Hoskins, E. N. Milhone, J. T. Harrell, and Al Davison.
Born in Kenton, Ohio, March 16th, 1849, he was thus past seventy years of age at time of death. He was the son of George Crabill, who was born in Switzerland. The family came to Iowa in the fall of 1866, in a covered wagon, crossing the Mississippi River on a ferry boat early in November, and settling in western Taylor County near what is now the town of Siam. The father was a brickmaker, working at that trade for a time, while the son Jacob did the farming to help support his parents and two brothers and sisters.
Married May 11th, 1869 to Miss Nancy Jane Collins, who lived near Siam. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Crabill moved first to Maryville, but a year later came to Clarinda, 1870, and this has since been their home. He engaged in brick making, and continued this for many years, first leasing land on the east side of the river from Henry Farrens, later moving his brick kiln to near where Chas. Kelley now lives, and afterwards selling there and purchasing on the west side of the river. Many buildings in Clarinda and neighboring towns came from the Crabill brickyard. Of late years he has been retired from active business, putting much of his time into improving what is now Crabill's Lake, but even this proving too much trouble, so the past year the lake has not been run as a resort.
In his younger days Jacob Crabill had a war record. His father was a veteran of the Civil War, serving an honorable record in Co. B, 82nd Ohio Inf., and marching with Sherman to the sea. The son Jacob took the war fever just before the close of the war and although only sixteen years old, but being large for his age, enlisted and was ready for active service when the war closed. It was just after that when the family came west to Iowa. Jacob greatly enjoyed hunting, in his younger days, and was a good marksman.
A sister and a brother remain to mourn his loss, Mrs. M. G. Ivarson of Nebraska City, and Frank S. Crabill of Council Bluffs; also two daughters, Mrs. J. G. Browning of Fairfield, la., who has recently been living in the west, and Mrs. W. B. Shoemaker of Seattle Washington. A son, George B. Crabill, died in 1906. One granddaughter is living, Mrs. Joseph A. Duffy, of Fairfield, la., whose husband has just returned from service in the U. S. Army in France.
Jacob Crabill's outstanding characteristic may be said to have been kindness of heart. He was a kind husband to the wife who died in 1905, and was a dutiful son to the mother who died in 1904. Besides being the pioneer brickmaker of this vicinity, he built the Crabill block on the east side of the square and in later years took pleasure in beautifying Crabill's Lake, east of Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 22, 1919

Another of the men among the older residents of Clarinda has gone to his eternal reward. J. W. Crabill passed away at his residence on East Washington street, this city, Sunday afternoon, May 18, 1919, after an illness of three weeks with intestinal trouble. About one year ago he submitted to a surgical operation, and some time later to a second one. His health had not been robust for a considerable time before his death, yet only a few weeks before his demise he was around much as usual, and last winter made a trip to the far West on a visit, to relatives. To those who knew him and credited him with having a strong, an iron-like constitution, and who recognized him as a man of great self reliance and indomitable energy, resourceful and aggressive in taking up the problems of life, it seems strange that he is gone on that long journey, "to that bourne from whence no traveler returns." Sorrow over his death is widespread. His high standing in the community in which he lived was in one way evidenced by the closing of the business houses of Clarinda during the hour of his funeral Wednesday afternoon, which was done in no mere formal way, but as a spontaneous tribute of respect.
Mr. Crabill was a lifelong worker. His industry was notable. One man who knew him well says that Mr. Crabill always did two men's work. He was active early and late and would have felt distressed if the hours of his labors had been legally limited to a few in each of the twenty-four of the day.
He was a farmer and brickmaker; acquired much land, built a splendid brick block in Clarinda; as a lover of nature he provided an artificial lake on his farm just east of this city, adapted to bathing and boating, for which he installed electric lighting, and made other improvements. As a boy he enlisted in the Union army; his father, also, was a Union soldier. They were both patriots. To J. M. Crabill Memorial day was dear to his heart. He wanted nothing done on that day except that which was in keeping with its true spirit. He loved manly sports, liked to hunt and fish; about twenty-five years ago he had pet deer in a park on his residence grounds, significant of his admiration for animals. At one time he served as a member of the Clarinda city council, and in that capacity looked carefully after, the city's varied interests, particularly as to water and street matters.
Jacob M. Crabill was born in Hardin county, Ohio, March 16, 1849, the son of George and Sarah S. Crabill. George was born in Batesinger, Switzerland, and his wife, whose maiden name was McDonald, and who was born in Ohio, was of Scotch parentage. They were married Feb. 23, 1848, at Kenton, Hardin county, Ohio.
At the age of 16 years Jacob Crabill enlisted as a private of Capt. William H. Myers' Company E, One Hundred Ninety-eighth regiment of Ohio Infantry volunteers, April 6, 1865, to serve one year or during the war, but the war being soon over he was honorably discharged from the service of the United States, May 8, 1865, at Camp Chase, Ohio, his discharge being a little more than fifty-four years before his death.
In 1866 Mr. and Mrs. George Crabill moved from Ohio to Taylor county, Iowa, and with them came their son Jacob. He was married near Siam, to Miss Nancy J. Collins, May 11, 1869. In 1870 he made brick at Marvville, Mo., on the shares.  In the fall of 1870 he and his family moved to Page county, where Mr. Crabill rented a farm of Henry D. Farrens, in Nodaway township, northeast of the farm he owned at the time of his death. He made brick there three or four years, then bought the farm near the Nodaway river, just east of Clarinda, now owned by C. W. Kelley, and later, after many years, sold the farm to Mr. Kelley, and bought what was known as the J. A. Woods farm, the L. P. Woods farm, and some land of the late J. P. Burrows, making a farm altogether of 368 acres, of the best Page county land, and later devoted about forty acres to the Crabill artificial lake. Mr. Crabill manufactured brick on his new farm as well as the old. He always farmed, when manlfacturing brick. He established his first brick yard here in 1871 and quit their manufacture about fifteen years ago. Since then he has devoted his time to the farm. It was characteristic of the Crabill brick that they were good. He thoroughly understood the brick business.
In 1884 Mr. Crabill built five of the Crabill block buildings, then a short time later the sixth, making a solid block of fine two story brick buildings all united, on the east side of the square. In the fall of 1893 he and his son-in-law, J. G. Browning, established a clothing store in one of the Crabill block buildings, which business eventually passed to Mr. Crabill's son, George, and which was the foundation of the present clothing store of E. B. Cook & Co., which is in the Crabill block.
Eventually Mr. Crabill sold all of the Crabill block but it stands as a lasting monument to his public spirit and enterprise.
Mrs. J. M. Crabill died in this city May 24, 1905.
The surviving children of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Crabill are Emma Mae (Mrs. J. G. Browning) of Fairfield, Iowa, and Alice C. (Mrs. W. B. Shoemaker), of Seattle, Wash. A son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Crabill, George B., died in 1906, at the age of 31 years.
A granddaughter, Maurine (Mrs. Joseph A. Duffy), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Browning, also survives. Mr. Crabill also leaves a brother, Frank S. Crabill of Council Bluffs, and a sister, Mrs. Millie Ivarson, of Nebraska City, Nebr. A nephew, Jacob M. Crabill Jr., of near Siam, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Crabill, is a surviving relative.
Among those at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Browning, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Shoemaker, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Duffy, Frank S. Crabill, Mrs. Millie Ivarson, and Jacob M. Crabill Jr.
The funeral, held at the home at 2:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon was very largely attended. It was conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass, pastor of the Christian church. Numerous survivors of the Civil war were among those present. The hymns sung were "Nearer, My God to Thee;" "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," and "If on a Quiet Sea." The singers were Mrs. J. G. Scroggs, Mrs. Myrtle B. Nies, Charles Keeran and H. L. Maxwell.
The pallbearers were W. E. Stevens, Allen Davison, I. N. Millhone, G. L. Gillespie, T. I. Klise, J. W. Hoskins, J. G. Harrell and S. W. Kelley.
There were floral offerings in profusion.
Interment was in the Clarinda city cemetery, in the Crabill family lot. beside the graves of the wife, son, parents of Mr. Crabill, a brother of the deceased, Columbus D. Crabill, and two nieces, daughters of Frank S. Crabill. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 22, 1919

Mrs. J. M. Crabill's Suffering Ended
As many of our readers know Mrs. Crabill has been very sick for a long time and it has been understood that there was little or no hope that she would recover so that the announcement that she died last Wednesday evening will not come as a surprise to them. The maiden name of the deceased was Nancy Jane Collins, and she was born in Clinton county, Ohio, April 20, 1846. She came west with the family during her childhood and was married to J. M. Crabill, May 11, 1866. She was the mother of three children, all living, Mrs. J. G. Browning, of Fairfield, la., Mrs. W. B. Shoemaker and George, of Clarinda. That she was a devoted and loving wife and mother, is well known to all who were acquainted with her and her family life.
During all her years of suffering, she was cheerful and made her home as pleasant as was possible for one
who was constantly in pain. In addition to her three children and husband she leaves an aged mother
and three brothers. The funeral services were held from the family residence this afternoon and were
conducted by the pastor of the Methodist church, Rev. Fletcher Homan. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 26, 1905

Mrs. J. M. Crabill died about 6:30 last night, at her home in east Clarinda. She had been in poor health several years and a great sufferer. The entire community mourns her death. The funeral takes place at the home at 2:30 tomorrow. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 25, 1905

BOY BURNED TO DEATH.

The little two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Crabtree living on the Wm. Thorne farm northeast of Coin, was burned to death in the hay barn on that farm Tuesday afternoon about three o'clock. A number of small boys were playing in the hay, with the barn had just been filled, and it is supposed some of them must have set the barn on fire. They all ran from the barn except the little fellow, and it was thought he must have been in the loft playing, as he failed to get out. The fire was not seen till it was too late to do any thing with it, as it burned rapidly and the men were all in the hayfield at the time leaving no one but Mrs. Crabtree to combat the flames. The body of the boy was not found till in the evening, after the barn had completely burned to the ground, and only the trunk of the body then was recovered. The date of the funeral was not set at this writing. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 13, 1916

The many friends of Mrs. Del Perkins Crafts will be pained to learn that her husband died at their home in San Jose, Calif., last week. While the deceased was not known here, those who are acquainted with the bereaved wife will join their sympathy with her in her hour of affliction. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 24, 1906

Craft, Grace Mann - Mrs. Warren E. Craft, formerly of this city, died at her home in Farragut last Tuesday morning, of cancer of the stomach. Mrs. Craft's maiden name was Grace Mann, and she made many warm friends during their stay here. Her husband clerked for Smith & Petty, during 1890 and for some time after, and later went to New Market to open a store, with his brother. Two little daughters and the heart broken husband survive the deceased. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 23, 1900

Craig, J. -J. Craig died at his home here on Sunday norning, after an illness of several weeks. He was a renter on the farm of Loy Harris, southwest of here. The funeral was held at the home on Monday, at 11 a.m. He left an aged wife and one son, Joe Craig, who has been in the employ of Hipsley & Conger for some time and is still with them. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 7, 1918

J. Craig died at his home west of town on Sunday morning after a short illness. The funeral was held at the home on Monday at 11. He was living on the farm of Loy Harris. He leaves an aged wife and a son, Joe Craig, who has been in the employ of Conger and Hipsley for several years. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 7, 1918

Mable Craig was born January 3rd, 1892, and died February 29th, 1912. At the age of eight years she united with the United Presbyterian church in this city. She pursued her studies in the Clarinda high school, and although she had begun to fail in health before she graduated, she nevertheless kept up her work and received her diploma with her class in June 1910.
She was in every respect the example of an exemplary Christian character. She was always active in church work, especially among the young people and ready to do her share and more. She made a brave fight to overcome her trouble and was in church and on the city streets until a very short time before her death.
The funeral was held at the Craig home Saturday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Dr. W. C. Williamson. Despite the fact that one of the worst snow storms of the winter was raging, the house was filled with the numerous friends of the girl and her famifly. Not only the attendance, but the floral offerings, said to be by many, among the most numerous and beautiful they had ever seen, attested the deep sympathy of all and the high esteem and admiration which they bore toward Miss Mable and her family.
A quartet, composed of Mrs. Wm. Irwin, Mns. Elmer Finley, and Messrs. F. A. Henderson and Leslie Finley, rendered music. The pall bearers were Harold Hawthorne, Howard Wilson, Dale Thorne, Ralph Thorne, James Henshaw and Chas. Pfander. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery.
While all express the deepest sympathy, yet they feel that they and the relatives of Miss Craig may find comfort in the assurance of the reward which always is in store for such a life as has been lived among us—an example of a brave, consecrated, Christian life, which any young or older person might well follow.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 7, 1912

Miss Mabel Hattie Craig died Thursday evening at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Craig in South Clarinda, aged 20 years, 1 month and 26 days. For a long time she had been troubled with tuberculosis but withstood her suffering without a murmur or complaint. Miss Mabel was a bright and amiable young lady and cheerful to a fault in her good health. It is sad to reflect on the blotting out of a promising young life just passing into noble womanhood and all deeply regret her untimely death. The funeral took place from the home Saturday at 3:30 p. m. conducted by Rev. W. C. Williamson pastor of the United Presbyterian church and her remains laid to rest in city cemetery. The affection and esteem in which the young lady was held was fully proven by the large gathering of friends and the profusion of flowers bestowed by students of the Clarinda schools, friends from home, Tarkio, Mo. and Red Oak. Her demise is deeply regreted by the entire community. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 7, 1912

Aged Twins Reunited. The death of Mrs. Rosannah Craig, of this city on February 19, ended the long earthly twinship of herself and her sister, Mrs. Eliza Ellen Stevenson, of Washington, Iowa, which happy relation had existed since December 2, 1827 when as two tiny girls they first saw the light of day in the Toner home at New Concord, Guernsey county, Ohio. Their lives as sisters were ever marked with the most touching mutual affection. Mrs. Stevenson though in apparantly excellent health, survived her sister scarcely one month, news having reached this city of her death at Washington, March, 23rd after an illness of only one day. Both these aged sisters were devout Christians and their long years of faith and service are now rewarded in a reunion that will have no end. Mrs. Stevenson is survived by her husband, John N. Stevenson and two children. The family lived many years ago on the present Al Davison farm just South of Clarinda and will be remembered by many persons still residing here. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 1, 1909

Mrs. Rosanna Toner-Craig died Friday, Feb. 19,1909, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Patton, in Omaha, where she had been living several years, at the advanced age of 81 years, 2 months and 17 days.   She had been in poor health several months and her daughter, Mrs.  Linnie Taggart, had been with her some time.  Miss Toner was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, where she was married to Jas. Craig. In 1856 they removed to this city and made their home here up to the death of Mr. Craig about fifteen years ago. Six children were born to them, three of whom still survive, Mrs. Jas Taggart, W. A. Craig and Mrs. Jas. Patton. She was a motherly woman and a faithful member of the Covenanter church. The remains were brought to this city Saturday afternoon  and the funeral held at the home of her son, W. A. Craig, on East Main street at 10 o'clock a. m., Sunday,   conducted by Rev. Dill, and interment at the Covenanter church cemetery.  A large number of friends attended the last sad rites. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 25, 1909

William Alexander Craig, son of James and Rosanna (Tonar) Craig was born in Clarinda, Iowa. Died at his home in the same city April 13, 1921. During his boyhood days he attended the public schools of Clarinda, and at different times was in the Bakery and Restaurant business in his home town. At the time of his death he was engaged in the same business in Clearfield, Iowa.
On June 1,1894, he was united in marriage with Miss Alice Loy. She with their daughter, Mrs. Eugena Nichols of Mission, Texas, and their son William Donald Craig, and his two sisters, Mrs. Linnie Taggart and Mrs. Nellie Patton of Omaha, mourn the loss of a devoted husband, a loving father and an affectionate brother.
The funeral was held Friday afternoon, from the home on E. Mam Street, conducted by Rev. J. M. Williams, assisted by Rev. A. B. Marshall, D. D. interment in Clarinda cemetery, where Nodaway Lodge A. F. & A. M. recited their impressive ritual.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 21, 1921

William A. Craig passed away, Wednesday noon, April 13th, at his homo on East Main St., following an extended illness. A number of his relatives from out of town have been here for several days, as he has been unconscious and it was realized that he could not recover: The funeral is to be held this Friday afternoon, at 2:30 from the home. The burial is to be in the Clarinda Cemetery. We expect to publish the obituary next week. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 14, 1921

The funeral of William Alexander Craig, whose death was mentioned in The Journal of last week, was held at the family residence on East Main street in Clarinda, Friday afternoon, April 15. The officiating ministers were Rev. J. M. Williams, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church and Dr. A. B. Marshall, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The Scripture reading was by Dr. Marshall. Mr. Williams read the obituary and delivered the sermon. The singers were Charles Keeran, C. E. Bradley, Leslie Finley and William Bagnall. From the house the funeral was under the auspices of Nodaway lodge, No. 140, A., F. and A. M., of which lodge Mr. Craig died a member, and to which he had belonged since 1890. The Masonic service was given at the grave by the worshipful master, W. S. Day. Past Master T. E. Powers served as marshal. The pallbearers were members of the Masonic lodge as follows: A. B. Robinson, W. E. Stevens, William Hunter, L. F. Abbott, H. L. Chamberlain and H. F. Jones. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. William Alexander Craig was born in Clarinda, Iowa, Sept. 7, 1853, the son of James and Rosanna (Tonar) Craig, and died at his home in this city, April 13, 1921. During his boyhood days he attended the public schools of Clarinda, and at different times was in the bakery and restaurant business in his home town. At one time he was the baker for the Clarinda State Hospital. At the time of bis death he was in the bakery and restaurant business in Clearfield, in company with William Hoffmaster. On June 1, 1894, he was united in marriage with Miss Alice Loy, who with their daughter, Mrs. Eugenia (Craig) Nichols, of Mission, Tex., and their son, William Donald Craig, and his two sisters, Mrs. Linnie Taggart and Mrs. Nellie Patton of Omaha, Nebr., mourn the loss of a devoted husband, a loving father, and an affectionate brother. Outside the immediate family circle many friends will miss his genial and kindly companionship. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 21, 1921

William Alexander Craig.
William Alexander Craig died at his home in this city, Wednesday, April 13, 1921.   Mr. Craig was brought to Clarinda Friday, April 1, from Clearfield where he was in the bakery business.   He was in the Powers hospital until Mrs. Craig, who was spending the winter at Mission, Tex., could arrive here, after which he was taken home.  His death was caused from a nervous breakdown. His daughter and son, Mrs. C. F. Nichols, and Donald Craig, arrived in Clarinda from Mission last Saturday evening. The funeral will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2:30. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Apr 14, 1921

MRS. J. B. CRAIN IS DROWNED.
She and Husband Plunge in Auto, from Ferry Boat, in River.

Mrs. Alice Crain, wife of Dr. J. B. Crain, recently met death by drowning in the Columbia river. Her husband formerly was a banker at Braddyville and has many friends and acquaintances in Page county. In trying to rescue Mrs. Crain he had a narrow escape from death. His life was saved by others. The late Mrs. Crain had visited Page county but never lived in it. Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Nancy C. Grain of Hepburn, visited her and her husband at Pasco, Wash., last March. Dr. Crain is the president of the Bank of Pasco, at Pasco, Wash. In a letter from Dr. Crain to Mrs. Nancy C. Crain, at Hepburn, he says of the fatal accident:
"Pasco, Wash., Oct. 5, 1919—Mrs. Nancy C. Crain, Hepburn, Iowa.—Dear Sister: Your kind and sumpathetic letter of the 22d ult. duly received, and wish to thank you for your kind and consoling words in this great loss and sorrow that came to me so suddenly.
We were returning home from the State Bankers' annual meeting, and the outing we had contemplated all summer; when we reached the Columbia river at Bossburg, Wash., which is a few miles this side of the Canadian line, north of Spokane something over one hundred miles. We drove on to the ferry boat, which is a death trap. I was hanging on the rocks at the landing, and after we got on and stopped within two feet of the farther end of the boat the ferryman came up and asked me to drive up a little further, which I hesitated to do, but did so, and my clutch took hold rather too quickly and gave the car a lurch forward, and as there was no protection we went off and into twenty-five or thirty feet of water. I worked to get Alice out from under the top and free from the auto, but the exertion in the swift current soon took my breath and tore me from her. I was rescued by the other passengers who came out in a canoe and pulled me to shore. They said I was unconscious, and guess I was for a few moments. We could not get back to where I came up owing to the swiftness of the water, and had no chance to get Alice out after I was carried away. She had grasped the standard holding the windshield and was so afraid of water anyway, so I could not get her loose from the auto. If she had just let go and jumped into the water I would have been able to save her. I asked her to jump out as we went off and when I saw I could not hold the auto by the brakes. I tried to open the door on her side but the water came in so quick, and with her clothes, and under water so quickly made it impossible to get her loosened from the auto, then I could not get from under the wheel, and get out until I was most out of breath, but had the top been down think I would have succeeded.
It is the wonder of those who saw the accident that I ever came up. The witnesses to the awful and distressing calamity never expected to see either come out and survive, and thought it several minutes before I came to the surface, but of course it could not have been more than a minute or so, as no one can survive several minutes under water and be rescusitated un­[end of article]. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 16, 1919

Charles Loyd Crain, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Crain of near Hepburn, died at the home of his parents, July 23rd, after an illness of one week.
He was 23yrs., 8mo. and 19das. of age at his death. He was a member of the United Presbyteriian church in Hepburn, having united with the church in Dec. 1908. He was formerly a student in the Clarinda high
school, and was a dutiful son and a kind brother, and his brief life tells its own story. The funeral was held
at the home on Sabbath at 1 P. M. The services being conducted by Rev. J. P. Gibson, pastor of the United Presbyterian church of Hepburn. Interment was made in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Jul 29, 1915

C. N. CRAIN, Hepburn, la.
C. N. Crain of Hepburn was called by death at 10:30 Saturday morning, January 8th, 1916. He had been ill for some time, having undergone several opesations. His body was laid to rest in the Hepburn Cemetery, on Monday, January 10th, 1916. His wife and five children and many friends are left to mourn his death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Jan 11, 1916

In the death of Charles N. Crain, which took place last Saturday forenoon, at his home near Hepburn, Page county lost a good man who will be much missed. He had been in ill health for a long time, and some time before his death had undergone a surgical operation at Omaha. His funeral was held Monday and was largely attended. Clarinda lodge, No. 109, I. O. O. F., participated in the service. Thirty-five members of that order met here at their hall and went to the cemetery with the remains. Owing to illness an obituary notice with details of the life of Mr. Crain has failed to reach this office for publication this week, but is expected for next week's issue. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. The family of Mr. Crain have the sympathy of a great many friends in their bereavement. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 13, 1916

Charles Newton Crain.
Charles Newton Crain was born in Taylor Co., Ia., near Siam, April 12th, 1859, and died at his home near Hepburn, Jan. 8th, 1916. Age 56 yrs., 8 mo. and 26 das.   The first 19 years of his life was spent in Taylor county and the remainder in Page county.
He was united in marriage to Nancy C. McKee of Braddyville, March 25th, 1885. They moved to a farm one mile west of Braddyville and remained there for 5 years, moving from there to the present home near Hepburn, where they lived until the time of his death.                                                     
He is survived by his wife and 5 children, viz: Mrs. Roy McCorkle, ot Braddyville, la.; John W., Jas F., Mrs. Ralph McCoy and Martha M., of Hepburn; all of whom were present at the time of his death. Lloyd C. preceded his father, July 23rd, 1915. He also leaves to mourn his death, five grandchildren. His brothers and sisters are J. B. Crain, Pasco Wash.; W F. Crain, Sedalia, Mo.; E. L. Crain, Liberty, Nebr.; D. A. Crain, Greenridge, Mo.; Mrs. G. A. Reed, Greeley, Colo.; Otis and Eva Bebout, Hopkins, Mo.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, iowa, Jan 13, 1916

In The Journal of last week mention was made of the death and funeral of a Valley township citizen, C. N. Crain— Charles Newton Crain was his full name. He was a native of Taylor county, la., where he was born near Siam, April 12, 1859, so at the time of his death, which took place at his home near Hepburn, Saturday, Jan. 8, 1916, had attained to the age of 56 years 8 months and 26 days. All but the first nineteen years of his life was spent in Page county. For five years he resided on a farm in Page county west of Braddyville, and after that spent the remainder of his time at the home farm where he passed away. He was married, March 25, 1885, to Miss Nancy C. McKee, who, with their five children survive him. The children are Mrs. Roy McCorkle, Braddyville; John W. Crain, James F. Crain, Mrs. Ralph McCoy and Miss Martha M. Crain, at Hepburn. One son, Lloyd C. Crain, died July 23, 1915. Five grandchildren also survive the late C. N. Crain and he left these brothers and sisters: Dr. J. B. Crain, Pasco, Wash.; W. F. Crain, Sedalia, Mo.; E. L. Crain, Liberty, Nebr.; D. A. Crain, Greenridge, Mo.; Mrs. G. A. Reed, Greeley, Colo., and Otis Bebout and Eva Bebout, Hopkins, Mo. The deceased was one of the most public spirited and one of the best men in Page county. Some of his recent work was to act as a member of the building committee of the new United Presbyterian church at Hepburn, he being one of a committee of five, one other of whom, James Pollock, also is dead. Mr: Crain also was a stockholder in the 'Farmers' Savings bank of Hepburn. He was widely known and will be greatly missed. His death added another grave to those in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 20, 1916

J, Crain, an old and respected resident of Page county, died yesterday, aged 75 years, and was taken last night to Shenandoah for burial.  Mr. Crain has for many years been a resident of the county and for some time past has been an inmate at the county farm where his death took place. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 1, 1906

The death of Aurelia M. Cramer on Jan. 10th marked the passing of one of our early residents, at the age of nearly 78 years old. Born April 20th, 1837, in Miami County Ohio, she was the daughter of Cyrus Heywood. In the fall of 1855 at Troy, Ohio, she was married to H. N. Cramer, Jan 1860 they came west, stopping for a short time in Nebraska, but soon came to Page County, la., purchasing a farm just outside the southern limits of Clarinda, where Rome Brooks now lives. Mr. Cramer died in 1888, Mrs. Cramer soon leased the farm and moved to town, where she has since lived. She has no blood relations living, having had but one sister and no children, but several nephews and nieces on Mr. Cramer's side, including Walter Cramer of Clarinda, Otis A. Cramer of Montevista, Col., Mabel Maxwell of Lamer, Col., Mrs. Carrie Bixby of San Diego, Cal., and Nelie Ray of Los Angeles. A lifelong friend has been Mrs. Eliza H. Van Sandt of Clarinda, the two having been girls together back in Ohio and close friends in Clarinda for over sixty years. Mrs. Cramer was buried Tuesday in Clarinda cemetery, the services being conducted by Rev.  W. C. Williamson. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 14, 1915

Mrs. Aurelia M. Heywood Cramer, wife of the late H. N. Cramer, died Sunday morning shortly after arising, at her home on North 17th street, from heart trouble. She had been in usual health up to the last few minutes before her death. Miss Heywood was born in Miama county, Ohio, April 26, 1837, her parents being of Puritan stock and former residents of Maine. Oct. 2, 1855, she was married to H. N. Cramer, at Troy, Ohio, and in the year 1860 they came to Clarinda, he purchasing 240 acres just south of this city which they occupied until his death in 1888. No children were born to them, her nearest relatives being the family of her husband's brother, Mr. A. B. Cramer, deceased, and Mrs. Dr. N. L. Van Sandt, who was a second cousin to Mrs. Cramer, and the ladies were raised near each other in Ohio. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. W. C. Williamson, and interment in the city cemetery by the side of her husband. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 14, 1915

Cramer, Hart - Jas. Cramer received a letter from Mrs. Hart Cramer of Tina, Mo., bearing the sad news of the death of her husband  that morning.     She stated he will be buried down there at his request where the family have resided for the past twelve years or more. Hart spent the most of his life in this county and was well known to all old residents. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 23, 1913

Cramer, James' FATHER - Jas. Cramer, who left two weeks ago in company with his wife for a visit with their daughter, Mrs. Chas. Dack, at Columbus Junction, Neb., received a telegram last week announcing the sudden death of his aged father at Bloomfield, Iowa, and left at once to attend the funeral. Mrs. Cramer returned home Friday and James came yesterday. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 14, 1915

Cramer, James' SISTER - James Cramer received a telegram this morning stating that his sister had died in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. He left on the K. & W at 11:35 to attend the funeral. The body will be taken to her old home in Bloomfleld for interment. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 2, 1902

James Cramer returned Saturday from Bloomfleld, Iowa, where he had gone to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Mary Cramer. His father, now in his 83d year, returned home with him. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 3, 1901

Mrs. Frances Cramer, known to many as the mother of Walter Cramer, passed quietly to her reward Saturday afternoon at the advanced age of past 88 years, the funeral being held this Monday afternoon from the Walter Cramer home on N. 16th Street, conducted by the Presbyterian minister, Rev. A. B. Marshall D. D.
It was an impressive service, her daughter from Lamar, Colo., Mrs. Mabel Maxwell being present and also the grandson Lowell Cramer came home from college for the occasion.
The pallbearers were Dr. J. P. Brown, Henry Loranz, S. E. Sperry, Jesse Christensen, Prof. J. A. Woods.
The following brief review of Mrs. Cramer's life was read by the pastor, composed by Mrs. T. E. Powers, who in her girlhood days lived with Mrs. Cramer, having been married at Mrs. Cramer's house, and known her as few have had the privilege.
Mary Frances Grosvenor was born in Troy, Ohio, May 17th, 1833, and died Dec. 10th, 1921 in Clarinda, Iowa, aged 88 years, 6 months and 23 days. She was one of seven children, in the family of Daniel and Frances (Barber) Grosvenor, and is the last survivor of that family. Her mother was from Holland.
She spent her childhood and girlhood in Troy, and was married to Ansel Bishop Cramer Feb. 15, 1852.
After her marriage, she went to Vermont with her husband, where they lived for a short time in Mr Cramer's old home. From there they went to the then far west, Wisconsin. Their next move was to a farm in northeastern Iowa, near Nashua, and "The Church in the Wildwood," made famous in song.
In 1860 they came to Page County, and lived until 1863 on the farm south of town now known as the Charles Pfander farm. Then they moved to Clarinda, which, with the exception of a. few years of farm life nearby, has been her home ever since. For 49 consecutive years she has lived in the old home on South Sixteenth Street. Her husband passed away Dec. 10th, 1891, just thirty years before she was called.
Mrs. Cramer was the mother of seven children, two of whom, Florence and Freddie, died in infancy. Her surviving children are Otis Ansel of Monte Vista, Colorado, Carrie Bisby of Sacremento, California, Mabel Irene Maxwell of Lamar, Colorado, Nellie Gertrude Ray of Laws, California, and Walter Clarence of Clarinda. There are fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
In her girlhood she joined the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Troy, Ohio. After coming to Clarinda she attended the Presbyterian Church, which she joined under the pastorate of Dr. J. H. Malcolm, in 1881, and for more than forty years she has held that membership, being a regular attendant of all the services when her health would permit. She gave her aid and support to all the different women's organizations of the church. The Sorosis Bible Class was especially dear to her. She was a member of the choir at an early day, and all of her children have been members of the same choir.
She was one of the oldest citizens of Clarinda, which she saw grow from the little hamlet of pioneer
days to its present beauty and prosperity. She gave her support to all the movements for the uplift of the community, and stood always for the good, the true, and the beautiful. She had a bright mind, was a great reader, and well informed in the affairs of the world, in which she took a keen interest.
She had hoped for the franchise for women, and was happy that she lived to see it and exercise that privilege. For at the last presidential election the ballot was taken to her in her home, she being unable to go to the polls.
She was a good wife and mother, a true friend, kind neighbor, consistent Christian, and a wise counselor for her youthful friends.
Her sunny, optismistic spirit, her courage and bravery under adversity, was an inspiration to those around her.
Of her it may be truly said—the world is better because of her life. "Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her own work praise her in the gates." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 15, 1921

The funeral of Mrs. Mary F.Cramer, who died in Clarinda, Saturday, Dec. 17 1921, was held at the home of her son, Walter Cramer, at 2:30 Monday afternoon. Two hymns, "It Is Not Death to Die," and "Home of the Soul," were sung by a quartet composed of Miss Bertha Loranz, Miss Carrie Loranz, Roscoe Applegate and J. D. Keener. Mrs. Henry Loranz was at the piano. The pall bearers were Henry Loranz, J. A. Woods, S. E. Sperry, J. Christensen, Dr. J. P. Brown and D. D. Stitt. The members of Charles Linderman circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., attended in a body as did the members of the Sorosis class of the Presbyterian Sunday school, Mrs. Cramer having been a member of both organizations. The ladies of the Charles Linderman circle gave their beautiful burial service at the grave in the Clarinda cemetery. The following obituary of Mrs. Cramer was written by Mrs. T. E. Powers and Mrs. Mabel Maxwell, Mrs. Cramer's daughter. Dr. and Mrs. Powers were married at the home of Mrs. Cramer. Mrs. Powers having been a friend of Mrs. Cramer for many years was especially fitted to pay the last tributes to her:
"Mary Frances Grosvenor was born in Troy, Ohio, May 17, 1833, and died Dee. 10, 1921, in Clarinda, Iowa, aged 88 years 6 months and 23 days. She was one of seven children, in the family of Daniel and Frances (Barber) Grosvenor, and is the last survivor of that family. Her mother was from Ireland.
She spent her childhood and girlhood in Troy, and jwus married to Ansel Bishop Cramer Feb. 15, 1852.
After her marriage, she went to Vermont with her husband, where they lived for a short time in Mr. Cramer's old home. From there they went to the then far West, Wisconsin. Their next move was to a farm in northeastern Iowa, near Nashua, and "The Church in the Wildwood," made famous in song.
In 1860 they came to Page county, and lived until 1863 on the farm south of town now known as the Charles Pfander farm. Then they moved to Clarinda, which, with the exception of a few years of farm life nearby, has been her home ever since. For forty-nine consecutive years she has lived in the old home on South Sixteenth street. Her husband passed away Dec. 10, 1891, just thirty years before she was called.
Mrs. Cramer the mother of seven children, two of whom, Florence and Freddie, died in infancy. Her surviving children are Otis Ansel of Monte Vista, Colo., Carrie Frances Bisby of Sacramento, Calif., Mabel Irene Maxwell of Lamar, Calo.; Nellie Gertrude Ray of Laws, Calif., and Walter Clarence of Clarinda. There are fifteen grandchildren and six great­grandchildren.
In her girlhood she joined the Wesleyan Methodist church of Troy, Ohio. After coming to Clarinda she attended the Presbyterian church, which she joined under the pastorate of Dr. J. H. Malcoim, in 1881, and for more than forty years she has held that membership, being a regular attendant of all the services when her health would permit. She gave her aid and support to all the different women's organizations of the church. The Sorosis Bible class was especially dear to her. She was a member of the choir at an early day, and all of her children have been members of the same choir.
She was one of the oldest citizens of Clarinda, which she saw grow from the little hamlet of pioneer days to its present beauty and prosperity. She gave her support to all the movements for the uplift of the community, and stood always for the good, the true, and the beautiful. She had a bright mind, was a good reader, and well informed in the affairs of the world, in which she took a keen interest.
She had hoped for the franchise for women, and was happy that she lived to see it and exercise that privilege. For at the last presidential election the ballot was taken to her in her home, she being unable to go to the polls.
She was a good wife and mother, a true friend, kind neighbor, consistent Christian, and a wise counselor for her youthful friends.
Her sunny, optimistic spirit, her courage and bravery under adversity, was an inspiration to those around her.
Of her it may be truly said—the world is better because of her life. "Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her own work praise her in the gates." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 15, 1921

Crane, Abby E. - Mrs. Abbie E. Crane of Mt. Pleasant, mother of Mrs. Edwin Lisle and of Mrs. Paul B. Woolson, died at her home at 5:30 Wednesday afternoon. So we learn from a telegram received Wednesday, evening by Clarinda relatives. Mrs. Edwin Lisle and Mrs. P. B. Woolson were with their mother at the end, as were the other children, including a son living at York, Nebr., besides five other children. The cause of death was heart failure, with 1 other complications. Had Mrs. Crane lived until the 18th of next July she would have been 73 years of age. Hers was a life that will count for much good through all eternity, for the many good deeds done in her busy life, including the rearing of nine children all of whom are living except one son, who grew to manhood, having died five years ago. At time of going to press we have not learned of the funeral arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 30, 1916

Mrs. Charles Chamberlain returned Tuesday from Brush, Colo., where she was called by the death of her sister, Mrs. Carl Crane. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. N. J. Taylor of New Market. She will be remembered in Clarinda as Miss Ruth Whitehead. Her father, J. H. Whitehead, formerly lived east of Clarinda but now makes his home at Watson, Mo.   Before her marriage Mrs. Crane was an employe of the Clarinda State Hospital for some years.   The death of Mrs. Crane was particularly sad.. She died during an operation for the removal of her tonsils.  Heart trouble was thought to be the cause of her death.    She had never entirely recovered from an attack of  flu last winter.   Her husband was away from home at the time of the operation, which it was not thought would be a serious one.   The following is the obituary: Ruth Whithill [sic] was born Jan. 7, 1894, in Greenfield, Tenn.   She was married to Carl Crane in   January, 1913, at Omaha, Nebr.   She   passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 1919, at Brush, Colo.  Besides her father, J. H. Whitehead, she leaves to mourn their loss the following brothers and sisters: J. G. Whitehead of Arko, Colo; Mrs. Effie Pettit of Wichita, Kans., Mrs. Bertha Worden of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. N. J. Taylor of New Market; Mrs. Charles Chamberlain of Clarinda; Robert Whitehead and A. L. Whitehead of Forest City. N. C. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 25, 1919

The three-weeks-old daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Crane, living near Henburn, died yesterday, May 23, at the family home. The funeral took place this morning at 9:30 o'clock from the home, conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson. Burial was in the cmetery in this city. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 24, 1917

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Crane, living south of Hepburn lost their little baby girl, last week Wednesday, May 23rd. The baby was twenty one days old. The funeral was held on Friday, from the home, conducted by Rev. W. C. Williamson, and the little form was laid to rest in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 31, 1917

DIED FROM HEART FAILURE.
Mrs. Mary Isabelle Crane, Sister of Mrs. C. A. Lisle, Expires From Heart Failure at Griswold, on Way to Clarinda.
On Saturday evening, Dec. 23rd, Mrs. Mary Isabelle Crane, died from heart failure in Griswold, la. Mrs. Crane was on the way to Clarinda, from her home in Exira, expecting to spend the winter here with her sister, Mrs. C. A. Lisle. Mr. and Mrs. Lisle had driven to Griswold in their car, expecting to meet her there and bring her home with them. Crane had come to Griswold from Exira on the train, accompanying Hopley who lives in Exira but who expected to spend the holidays with her parents in Griswold. Mrs Crane has
been very frail for some time, and relatives knowing this urged her to come; but her daughter Mrs. Cotton with whom she lived, was preparing to move to Nebraska, and so Crane wished to spend Christmas with her sister, Mrs. C. A. Lisle. The transfer from the railroad train to the automobile was safely made at Griswold, when Mrs. Crane sustained other attack of her old trouble, heart failure, and was hurried to the home of Mrs. Hopley's mother, Mrs. Phillips, in Griswold and doctors summoned; but too late, as she was beyond human aid.
The auto hearse was summoned from Exira, and the remains taken home, Mrs. Lisle going to Exira also. The funeral was held Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Lisle being there for the services, also a brother John Harris, from Missouri Valley, and her daughter, Mrs. Cotton and four granddaughters living in Exira. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lisle returned home to Clarinda on Tuesday.
Mary Isabelle Harris was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Harris. She was born in 1842, in Nashville, Tenn, moving with her parents to lowa in 1854.   Her father owned the land in the vicinity of what is now Exira in Audubon county, and laid out the town, naming it for a friend who came from Tennesee with them. Mr Harris died five years ago, at age of 91, and Mrs. Harris died several years ago.    But they left ten children, four daughters and six son: whom Mrs. Crane was the oldest the first to go.   She was married to John Crane, who died nine years ago. Mrs. Crane has since been living her daughter, Mrs. Cotton in Exira. She also left one son living in Arkansas and one in Washington, both too far away to be present at their mother's funeral.
Mrs. C. C. Lahman living in Missouri Valley was unable through sickness to be present at the funeral. The names of her other brothers and sisters are James Harris, living in Minneapolis, Ellis Harris living near Marshalltowu, D. W. Harris of Aberdeen. S. D., Robert Harris of Chadron, Nebr., John Harris of Missouri Valley, Mrs. C. A. Lisle of Clarinda, Mrs. W. W. Rutledge of Hamilton, Mont., and E. T Harris.

The funeral in Exira was held in the Presbyterian church, the sermon being preached by the lady pastor of the church, the funeral being well attended. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 28, 1916

Mrs. C. A. Lisle of Clarinda recently suffered a severe shock when her sister, Mrs. Mary Isabelle Crane, of Exira, died suddenly from heart failure when on her way to Clarinda, to spend Christmas at the Lisle home.   Mr. and Mrs. Lisle met her in their automobile at Griswold, to bring her the rest of the way to Clarinda, but she was suddenly taken ill and was taken to the home of a friend in Griswold, where she died from heart failure. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church at Exira on Tuesday Dec. 28, 1916.   Mrs. Crane   was 74 years of age and was the oldest of a family of ten children and the first one of them to die.   Mrs. Crane was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Harris, her father living until five years ago, when he died at the advanced age of 91 years. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 4, 1917

Crans, Chas. BABE - Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Crans of Braddyville were called to mourn the death of their five months old babe Sunday. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Jan 12, 1911

The wife and family of A. M. Crawford, formerly living on the Knox Alenxander farm, now owned by A. J. Harstack, southeast of Clarinda, have the sympathy of many friends in this vicinity, who learn with surprise of his death two weeks ago. From the Kahoka Courier of March 7th we clip the following:
"A. M. Crawford passed away at the home of his son, at Libertyville, Ill, Feb. 28, 1919, after an illness of
8 days.  He had gone to Chicago with stock, and was taken very suddenly with pneumonia, following by peritonitis.   Arthur Merrill Carwford was born near Newton, Jasper county, Iowa, Oct. 28, 1863, where he grew to manhood.   On Dec. 19, 1888 he was united in marriage to Bertha May Hall who survives him.   To this union were born two sons, Ralph H. of Libertyville, Ill., and Gilbert W. of this
place.   Also one grandson.   In the spring of 1897, Mr. Crawford moved with his family to Colorado, where they lived until the spring of 1909, then coming back to Iowa, and last March they moved to Kahoka, onto the Ackland farm, just north of town, He was a member of the Presbyterian church of this place.   The remains were taken to Newton, Iowa, where services were held Sunday afternoon, March 2nd, in the old home church which he attended when a young man, and were laid to rest in the old home
cemetery."                 CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 20, 1919

A. M. Crawford. Many Page county friends of the A. M. Crawford family will deeply regret to learn of the death of Mr. Crawford, formerly of East River township this county. He and his family lived for a number of years on one of the choice farms in that township—the place he bought of Knox Alexander and sold to William Wilson before Mr. Crawford and family moved to near Kahoka, Mo. The Kahoka Courier of March 7 says: " A. M. Crawford passed away at the home of his son, at Libertyville, Ill., Feb. 28, 1919, after an illness of 8 days. He had gone to Chicago with stock, and was taken very suddenly with pneumonia, followed by peritonitis. Arthus Merrill Crawford was born near Newton, Jasper county, Iowa, Oct. 28, 1863, where he grew to manhood. On Dec. 19,1888 he was united in marriage to Bertha May Hall, who survives him. To this union were born two sons, Ralph H. of Libertyville, Ill., and Gilbert W. of this place. Also one grandson. In the spring of 1897, Mr. Crawford moved with his family to Colorado, where they lived until the spring of 1909, then coming back to Iowa, and last March they moved to Kahoka, onto the Ackland farm, just north of town. He was a member of the Presbyterian church of this place. The remains were taken to Newton, Iowa, where services were held Sunday afternoon, March 2nd, in the old home church which he attended when a young mai, and were laid to rest in the old home cemetery." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 13, 1919

The following obituary has been handed The Journal for publication: Edna Ellen Crawford was born Sept.
10, 1917 and. died at the home of her parents, near Siam, July 26, 1918, aged 10 months and sixteen days. Her ill- ness was short for her suffering was great and soon cut her down. She was the youngest child of Elsa and Emma Crawford. She leaves a father, mother, two brothers, one sister, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Her little life was short and her inheritance rich be- yond compare. The funeral was eon- ducted from the United Brethren church at Clarinda by Rev. M. Hulbert.
The body was laid to rest in the Davis cemetery.

Crawford Baby Died. The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elzie arid Emma Crawford was laid to rest in Davis Cemetery Sunday afternoon, July 29th, having died Friday night at the home of her parents living west of Braddyville. Services were conducted from the United Brethren Church in Clarinda, by Rev. Marshall Hulbert. We understand that the cause of death was bowel trouble. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 1, 1918

Mrs. J. H. Crawford died at her home in Shenandoah Saturday. The remains were brought to the Davis cemetery Monday for burial. Mrs. Crawford leaves a husband, one small son, Georgie, and her mother, Mrs. Virgil Malone of Altoona, Kans. A half-sister, Miss Malone, also survives her. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 21, 1918

The spirit of Mrs. D. M. Creal took its flight at 8:30 Tuesday evening, Jan. 15th, caused by an attack of erysipelas of a malignant type. The funeral is held this Thursday afternoon, from the late residence 115 W. Lincoln Street, beginning at 2:30, conducted by Rev. W. C. Williamson, the burial being in Clarinda cemetery.
Alice J. Rounds was born in Ohio, near the town of Sandusky, Sept. 19th, 1863. At the age of five with her parents she came west to Wisconsin, settling in Crawford county, near Prairie Du Chien. She lived there until July 7th, 1881, when she was married in Nebraska to D. M. Creal, the husband who is now left lonely by her departure. In early life she was quite frail in health, but for the past ten years has been enjoying unusual vigor of body and mind. For four years she acted as Deputy Treasurer of Page county, during the incumbency of her husband D. M. Creal as County Treasurer. Recently they have been enjoying a quiet life at home, Mrs. Creal being a member of the Christian Science society of Clarinda, in which she was quite active and a firm believer. She leaves two brothers and one sister surviving, the residence of the sister being at Gay Mills, Wis. She was unable to come to the funeral by reason of the snowstorm prevailing in that district. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 17, 1918

Mrs. Alice Creal, wife of  D. M. Creal, died Tuesday night, Jan. 15," 1918, at her home in this city, of blood poisoning.   Sbe had been ill only for a few days and her death was a great shock to her many friends.   She had friends and acquaintances all over this county, gained largely through her having been deputy county treasurer while her husband held the office of treasurer.   She was a   most highly esteemed lady.    Her funeral takes place at the home this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. C.
Williamson, pastor of the United Presbyterian church.   CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 17, 1918             

D. M. Creal, formerly of Clarinda, died in Northboro Sunday morning March 20, 1921.   He was long a traveling salesman with headquarters in Clarinda, and quit the road to become county treasurer of Page county. After retiring from the county treasurer's office he was elected mayor of Clarinda, in which office he served for something like a year, a position which he found irksome to him and from which he resigned.   About this time his health was failing and for the past few years he has been an invalid, cared for at the home of his brother, W. W. Creal, in Northboro.   The late Mr. Creal was born in Harrison county, Iowa, and, had he lived would have been 64 years of age the 19th of next month—April.   Until his health failed he was a strong, vigorous man, taking much interest in outdoor sports. Many will remember how he used to umpire baseball games down on the Clarinda fair grounds.   Following a service at Northboro a funeral service was held for him at the Harmon Funeral Home in Clarinda Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mr. King of Northboro, and Rev. J. M. Williams of this city, at which old friends gathered to pay their tribute of respect to the memory of a good and honorable man. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery beside the remains of the wife of the deceased.           CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 24, 1921

                                              
D.M. Creal  
Our ex-County Treasurer and ex-Mayor of Clarinda, D. M. Creal, who numbered his friends by the thousands, departed this life on Sunday, March 20th, at the home of his brother, W. W. Creal, in Northboro. For sometime failing health has prevented his living alone at his former home in Clarinda, so he went to live with his brother, where his health continued to decline for several months.
Brought from Northboro, for burial beside the grave of his wife who had gone before, simple yet impressive services were held at Harmon's Funeral Home, on arrival of the casket here, conducted by the United Presbyterian pastor, Rev. W. C. Williamson.
Duff M. Creal, or "Dusty" as the baseball fans and other friends familiarly called him, was a man with many friends and no enemies. He was born Feb. 19th, 1857, in Lee County, Iowa, When a small boy his parents moved to Harrison County, la., his mother having died there, when his father moved the family to Nebraska. More than forty years ago he came to Clarinda in 1878, and has ever since claimed this as his home. The fourth of July 1881 he celebrated by being married to Julia Alice Rounds, who had been teaching school in Nebr. in the district adjoining the one where D. M. Creal was teaching during the time he lived in the west. For a time Mr. Creal clerked in Weil's Store, later working as a miller in the Clarinda mills, then started in business for himself, conducting a grocery store. This store he sold, to go on the road as a salesman, following this vacation for seventeen years, fifteen years of this time with the same house, Allen Bros, of Omaha. In 1908 he was elected Treasurer of Page County, serving honorably for three terms in this capacity, ably assisted by his wife who was Deputy Treasurer part of the time. In 1915 he was elected Mayor of Clarinda, but was compelled by failing health to relinquish the office. The death of his life's helpmate, in January 1918, affected his health, when a home and a welcome was extended to him by his brother in Northboro, where he has just passed away.
Four sisters survive him, and one brother; Flora Middleton of Tulsa, Okla., Addie Meyers of Northboro, Mary Hill of Paul's Valley, Okla., Paulina Coons of Dakota, and the brother W. W. Creal of Northboro. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 24, 1921

Mrs. Mary E. Cree was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, July 26, 1834, and moved with her parents to Illinois in March, 1857.
On February 20, 1862, she was married to Robert Cree. To this nnion were born five children, two having died in infancy. She leaves three children to mourn their loss, though they mourn, not as those who have no hope. They are Mrs. W. W. Kirby, of Sutherland, Nebr., Mrs. W. H. Pfander and Mr. D. R. Cree, of Sharpsburg. Three brothers two of whom, Benjamin and Ezekiel, were present at the funeral, and three sisters, one of whom, Mrs. Wm. Rush, of St. Joseph, was present. She also leaves eighteen grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn their loss.
At the age of 16 she united with the United Brethren church of which she was a faithful member until her death, which occurred on November 25th, 1911, she being 77 years, 3 months and 2 9    days old.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. A. Mitchell, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Union township, Plymouth county, who was for several years her pastor here and at Clarinda.
Services were held at Gravity M. E. church Wednesday, November 29, and interment was at Gravity cemetery. The Review joins with the many friends of the family in extending their sympathy to the bereaved relatives in this their hour of trouble.—Sharpsburg Review. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 14, 1911

Cree, Robert - Robert Cree,  died Monday morning at his home in Gravity, aged 83 years, and his funeral was held at Gravity yesterday.   Mr. Cree moved from Clarinda about five years ago, having been many years a resident of this county and city prior to that time. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 18, 1909

Mrs John Crepps, an old residence of Braddyville, died suddenly at her home Friday morning. She was a good old lady. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 25, 1905 

Criss, Jacob Frederick - Jacob Frederick, the son of Mr. and Mrs James H. Criss, of this city, died at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 22, after a brief illness, aged fifteen years. His body was taken to Quitman, Mo,, for interment. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 25, 1907

Stephen Criss died in Buchanan township, Sunday evening, March 11, 1917, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. H. McMillen. The body was taken to Oskaloosa, Monday evening, and funeral services were held at Oskaloosa, Tuesday. Mr and Mrs. J. H. McMillen and Mr. and Mrs. N. E. McMillen and Frank Criss went to Oskaloosa for the funeral. The deceased was born in Indiana, March 25, 1861. When thirteen years old he came with his parents to Oskaloosa, this state. On March 17, 1861, he was married near Oskaloosa to Miss Sarah Anna Rhuby. Mrs. Criss died about fourteen years ago, since which time Mr. Criss has been making his home with his children. About two years ago he came from Sedalia, Mo., to Buchanan township, where he made his home, until his death, with his daughter, Mrs. J. H. McMillen. He is survived by three daughters and one son, as follows: Mrs. J. H. McMillen and Mrs. N. E. McMillen of Buchanan township; Mrs. Victor Boles, Rose Hill, Iowa; Frank Criss, Miskego, S. Dak. He has one brother living in Oklahoma and a sister at Garnett, Kan. Twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive him. The deceased was, for many years a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church. During his short residence in Buchanan township he made many friends who sorrow at his death. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 15, 1917

Mrs. Maggie Croft Suicides

Mrs. Maggie Croft, of Shenandoah, commited suicide last Saturday by taking strychnine. The poison was purchased by her in Salt Lake City more than twenty-five years ago. She was well to do, and has no relations here. A sister and niece live in Utah, and she has other relatives in Sweden. Mrs. Croft manifested such grief over the death of her husband in 1880 and acted so peculiarly that she was adjudged insane and was confined in the asylum at Mt. Pleasant and at Mercy hospital, Davenport for a number of years. She was finally released through the efforts of the Odd Fellows lodge, many of her friends never believing her insane, and eturned to Shenandoah, where she has lived for the past ten years. She had been ill for several days prior to her death, and it is probable that her illness caused her to become so despondent that she took her life. She was born in Stockholm, Sweden, March 7, 1833. Her will, which was filed for probate Wednesday, leaves all of her property "real, personal and mixed, of whatsoever kind" to J. Frank Redfield, of Shenandoah, who is appointed sole executor without bond. The will was drawn up about a year ago, and is witnessed by H. I. Foskett and John Mentzer. Mrs. Croft has been living at the Redfield home for sometime. The property consists of forty acres of land adjoining Shenandoah and some money in bank. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 28, 1902

Crooks, Harry - Harry Crooks, a former Clarinda merchant, died at St. Paul, Minn., Thursday, Oct. 10, 1918. Information concerning his demise reached a relative near Clarinda of Mrs. Crooks shortly afterward, and from this relative The Journal learned last Saturday of the death of Mr. Crooks. Mrs. Crooks, who survives her husband, was before her marriage Miss Belle McDonald. She now is making her home with a niece of the deceased, Mrs. Paul Humphrey, at Barnard, Minn. The late Mr. Crooks was the brother of S. M. Crooks, at one time also a Clarinda merchant, and who also is deceased. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 12, 1918

Crooks, S.M. -

S.M. Crooks is dead, was the sad news brought to this city Tuesday morning by a telegram from W. A. Caldwell at Lester, Wash.,  to W. S. Marlow and A. T. Clement.   It was also stated the remains   would be brought here tomorrow for burial at his old .home.   S. M. Crooks was born in Beaver county, Pa.. Dec, 25, 1828, making his age 81 years, and probably one or two days, as the telegram did not state the day of his death. While a boy the family moved to Ohio, where he was married to Miss Lucy Fate in 1852.   In 1855 they removed to Minnesota Territory, Filmore county, where he followed the milling business until 1862, when they went to Dakota. The same fall he enlisted and served as sergeant under Gen. Sully in his Indian campaign, being mustered out in 1865. He then located at Yorktown and in 1866 came to Page county.   He engaged in the stock and grain business here under the firm name of Butler & Crooks in 1871, and in 1875 opened a general store of his own, which two years later became S.  M. Crooks & Co., M. R. Ansbach becoming a partner.   In 1877 a branch store was opened in Snow Hill and later taken to Coin, where he personally conducted it. Years ago he went to the northwest, and has resided at various places, being at the time of his death with his daughter, Mrs. Will Caldwell, at Lester, Wash.   He was the father of six children,  four of whom survive him, Theodore,  Mrs.  Caldwell, Phillip and Jessie. His wife died a number of years ago. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 30, 1909

The remains of S. M. Crooks arrived in this city Friday from Spokane, Wash., accompanied by his son-in-law, Will Caldwell, and many were the old residents who took a last look at his face, in the undertaking rooms of A. T. Clement. . At 2:30 p. m. the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery by the side of his deceased wife.
At his request when living, no services were held here. Thus closes the long and eventful earthly career of S. M. Crooks. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 6, 1910

Nov. 14.—T. G. Crooks died at his home in South Blanchard Sunday morning after gradually failing in health the last several months. Funeral services were held at the Reformed Presbyterian church at 2
o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Coleman, pastor. He was laid to rest in the Blanchard cemetery. He was seventy-eight years old and leaves a wife and four children, besides relatives and
many friends to mourn their loss. The children are Mrs. Taylor of Canada, Mrs. Blair of College Springs, Rev. A. E. Crooks of New Castle, Penn., and James Crooks of this place. All the children were
present at the funeral except Mrs. Taylor. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 16, 1916

It came as a shock to the people of our little city Saturday morning when the news came that Mrs. W. F. Crosby was dead. It is true she has been sick for many months but death came rather sudden. Mrs. Crosby has been a great sufferer for several years and everything that could be done was done to give her relief but it was of no avail and at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning at the age of 32 years and 10 months she left life's fitful scenes forever, leaving behind to mourn, a loviug husband, two sons and one daughter, father, mother, three sisters, one brother and a host of relatives and friends.
Emma May Dillen was born in Nodaway county, Missouri, April 20th, 1876, moved with her parents to Clarinda in 1893. Was united in marriage, September 22, 1897, and to this union three children were born, two sons, Keith and Loyd, and one daughter, Irene. The family came to Essex eight years ago. She was a member of the Methodist church for many years and was also a member of Violet Camp No 1793, Royal Neighbors of America.

Those who attended the funeral of Mrs. W. F. Crosby from a distance were her mother, Mrs. Dillen, of Clarinda; Mrs. Butler, of Clarinda; Mrs. Bartholomew, of Afton, and Mrs. Grill, of Des Moines, all sisters of the deceased; Mr. and Mrs. Oglesbee, of New Market, uncle and aunt of Mr. Crosby; his sister, Mrs. G. W. Scott, of Blue Springs, Nebraska: Will Crosby, of Shenandoah, a cousin and Chas. Anderson and daughter Edna, of Clarinda, friends of the family. —Essex Independent. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 4, 1909

Memorial services for  Mrs. Jack Crose, formerly of Shenandoah, who died at Long Beach, Calif., March 23, 1919, were held in Shenandoah at the Congregational church Sunday, May 18, and her remains were deposited in Rose Hill cemetery, Shenandoah, in accordance with her hequest.   She was an active church  worker, musician, playing the pipe organ, and also devoted to the Order of the Eastern Star. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 29, 1919

While The Herald was on the press last week, the spirit of Simon Grosser, of Shenandoah, was on its flight to the after life.    The deceased has been a resident of Hamburg since he grew to be a man. From there he enlisted in the Union service as a member of the 15th Iowa infantry,   Co F.   He participated in the   battle  at Pittsburg Landing, but ill health caused him to be discharged while at Corinth, Miss.,  in1862.    He   returned to Hamburg and clerked in a store until he was able to purchase one of his own in Farragut, where he remained in business   for thirty-four years.    He was an influence in financial circles.   He moved to Shenandoah three years ago and bought a comfortable   home,   but disease worked upon   him    and he passed away last week, leaving a daughter, Mrs. Carrie D. Stickle, and his faithful wife to mourn their loss. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 25, 1910

Mrs. G. B. Crosswaith, living three-fourths of a mile south of New Market, departed this life Saturday morning about three o'clock, aged 61 years. She had been in very poor health, for more than a year, about that time having had a light stroke of paralysis. During the last week she seemed considerably better, and up to within a few hours of her death was up and around. The cause of her sudden death was tbe second stroke of paralysis.
Miss Jennie Graham was born September 17, 1840, in Monroe county, Indiana, and in 1856 with her parents moved to Warren county, Iowa, where she was married to G. B. Crosswaith on August 29, 1872. Mr. and Mrs. Crosswaith afterwards moved to Page county, living near Yorktown for a number of years. They have resided near New Market for five years and during their residence in this neighborhood, Mrs. Crosswaith made friends of all with whom she came in contact, by her many kind deeds and her sweet, lovable disposition, and the loss is not only to the family, but to the entire community, who share in the sorrow of her sudden departure for tbe better world.
She leaves a husband and four children—Victor A., who teaches school near Yorktown; Mrs. Hattie Livingston, living south of Clarinda; and Florence and Mary, who reside at home. To these dear ones, who have lost an ideal wife and mother, is extended the sympathy of all in this sad hour of their bereavement.
The funeral sarvices were preached by Rev. Pruitt at the Christian church, on Monday, February 18, and the remains laid to rest in tbe Memory cemetery. Tbe attendance at the services and at the cemetery was one of the largest ever had in New Market.—New Market Herald. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 22, 1901

B. P. Livingston and Mrs. Crostbwait of Trumbull, Neb., were called to New Market week before last by the death of Mr. B. Crosthwait, and they visited a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McFarland of Buchanan  townshp and other Page county friends.    Mrs. McFarland accompanied them home for a
short visit.   Mr. Livingston said they had good crops out there as seasonable showers fell during the spring. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 5, 1906

[Costhwit] Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Costhwit, who live at Cameron, Mo., were called to Gravity last week by the death of Mr. Costhwit's father. On their return they visited a few days in Clarinda with Mrs. Costhwit's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Pfander of this city. Mr. Costhwit is now teaching in a Methodist school at Cameron, Mo., and during his absence Mr. Allen Pfander is taking his place.  CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 29, 1906                 

The funeral of David H. Crouse, electrician at the Clarinda State Hospital, was held Saturday morning, May 28, 1921, at the home of the deceased on Wall street. The services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Burns. The pall bearers were William Hunter, Roy Matthews, J. C. Hines, Elmo Dougherty, Charles Phillips and A. E. Welch. Interment was at Guss. The following obituary has been given The Journal:
David H. Crouse was born in Clin ton county, Ohio, March 19, 1848, and died of blood poisoning near Clarinda May 25, 1921, at the age of 73 years 2 months and 6 days. He came to Iowa in 1873 settling near Guss, Taylor county. He was married to Ida B. Hiatt Oct. 3, 1883. To this union three children were born: Ora who died in 1909; Leo who lives near Fairbury, Nebr., and Mrs. Stella Depew who lives near Clarinda. Mr. Crouse moved to Villisea in 1886. A few years later he moved to Clarinda and accepted a position as electrician at the state hospital, which he held for 29 years, having never missed a pay roll. He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, a son and a daughter, three grandchildren; also three brothers and four sisters survive him. Mr. Crouse was of a quiet disposition. He loved his neighbor as himself and was always patient and kind with everything and every body.  CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 2, 1921

Attended Crouse Funeral

In our account last week of the funeral of David H. Crouse, for 29 years an employee of the Clarinda
State Hospital, we omitted mention of the people from out of town who attended, among whom were the following: Leo Crouse and family of Endicott, Nebr., J. T. Andrew, C. R. Andrew and family, Harry Andrew and family and Mrs. Susa Anson from Guss, Wilson Andrew, Caroline Andrew, Tom McCalpin and Seymore Anson and family of Villisea, Mrs. Lew Nichols of Indianola, Walter and Edgar Andrew of Elliott, Alva Hick and wife of Gravity; A. H. Anson of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. A. S.Lindquist of Pawnee, Okla., E. C. Hiatt and son Alva, Okla., John and Don Depew and wife of Clearmont. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 9, 1921

                David Crouse.
David Crouse, night engineer at the Clarinda State Hospital, died Wednesday night as a result of blood poisoning in one of his hands. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 26, 1921

David H. Crouse
For twenty-nine years and eight months employed at night work at the Clarinda State Hospital without missing a single payroll, was the unusual record made by David H. Crouse, who passed away May 25th at his home north of town, on Wednesday, May 25th, at the age of 73 years, 2 months and six days.
Funeral services were held Saturday, at the State Hospital, where so many nights had been spent. Rev.
Jas. A. Burns, the Christian minister, conducted the services, calling on Superintendent Max E. Witte to say a few words. Dr. Witte gave a very strong tribute to the valuable services the deceased had rendered in his place of duty.
Born in Clinton County, Ohio, March 19th, 1848, Mr. Crouse came to Iowa in 1873, settling near Guss, Taylor County. Oct. 3rd 1883 he was married to Ida B. Crouse, who survive him, as do two children, Mrs. Stella Depew southeast of Clarinda, and a son Leo Crouse living near Fairbury, Nebr. Mr. Crouse moved to Villisca in 1886. A few years later he moved to Clarinda, accepting a position as electrician at the Clarinda State Hospital, where he has since been constantly employed.
Besides his wife and children, three grandchildren survive him. also three brothers and four sisters.
Mr. Crouse was of a quiet disposition. He loved his neighbor as himself, being always patient and kind with everything and everybody. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 2, 1921

Mrs. Martha E. Crouse.
Mrs. Martha E. Crouse, wife of Charles Crouse, died at her home in northwest Clarinda, Thursday, Oct. 27, 1921. She was 66 years of age. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the Harmon Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. James A. Burns. The burial was in the cemetery at Guss. Mrs Crouse is survived by Mr. Crouse and several children. She was the mother of Elmer Hoffman, a member of Company F, One Hundred and Sixty-eighth infantry, who made the supreme sacrifice in France. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 3, 1921

Crouse, Ora Inda - Ora Inda Grouse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Grouse, was born north of Guss, Iowa, November 3, 1883, and died at her home near Clarinda, Iowa, Sunday morning, January 31, 1909, at 10 o'clock, at the age of 25 years, 2 months and 28 days. At the age of four years she moved with her parents to Villisca, Iowa, and four years later moved to Clarinda, where she spent the remainder of her life with the exception of two years spent with her grandmother in Alva, Okla. While in Alva she became a Christian and united with the M. E. church of that place. Ora had been afflicted the greater part of her life which affliction she patiently bore till death. Beside her father and mother she leaves to mourn their loss, a brother Leo, and sister Stella, besides many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held from the M. E. church at Guss, on Tuesday at 1 p. m., February 2, 1909, conducted by Rev. Carlson, of Nodaway. Interment in the Guss cemetery. Those who attended the funeral from a distance were Mrs. Sarah Lundquist, of Pawnee, Okla., S. E. Anson and wife and W. A. Anson, of Villisca, Iowa, and James McCowen and Miss Catherine Shum, of Clarinda, Iowa. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 11, 1909

Crow, Wm. - Mrs. E. O. Brush received a telegram Monday stating that Wm. Crow her nephew, and son of her sister, Mrs. Ross Crow, was drowned at Robstown, Texas Sunday and the remains would be brought to Coin for burial Wednesday. Will was raised in this vicinity and his many friends will be pained to learn of his death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 9, 1914

Mrs. J. F. Crowder of Creston died at her home in that city at 7:10 o clock Wednesday morning, Oct. 18th. She was 49 years, 1 month and 11 days of age at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband, two sons and three daughters:   Leslie of Omaha, and Jess at home, Mrs. Fred Walters of this city and Delma and Marie at home.   She also leaves her mother, Mrs. D.  Cohoon, a brother, H. J. Kelso, and sister, Mrs. B. L. Thraillkill, of this city.   The funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon at 3:00, conducted by Rev. Isaac Elder, pastor of the Christian church of that city.   Interment was made in the Graceland cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 26, 1916

In a marked copy of the Winfield, Kansas, Daily Courier of March 22, we note the funeral notice of A. T. Crowe, a former resident of Clarinda and Page County. Mrs. Ray Heacox of Clarinda is his sister, and John Crowe of St. Joseph his son, other children being Reuben Crowe and Mrs. Josie Taton of Winfield, Kans., Mrs. Ray Frisbie of Latham, and Charles Crowe of Chicago. His wife also survives him.
The funeral was held Saturday, March 20th, from the Christian church in Winfield, death being due to pneumonia, after several weeks' illness. The funeral service was conducted by Captain and Mrs. W. F. Nevitt of the Salvation Army, who were especial friends of Mr. Crowe. The pall bearers were members of the G. A. R. Post of Winfield, of which Mr. Crowe was a faithful member. In behalf of the G. A. R. Circle, the flag service was given and the G A. R. ritual, at the grave, his brother G. A. R.'s attending in a body. Many beautiful floral tributes were given, in, memory of the departed. All of the relatives were present except a brother and sister.

Abijah T. Crowe was born in Indiana, Nov. 15, 1845. At the age of 17 he enlisted in Co. E, 7th Ind. Cav. serving from 1863 until the close of the Civil War. In 1872 he came to Page County, Iowa, teaching here in the schools for several years, and married here in 1876. In 1904 with his family he moved to Winfield, Kas., all members of the family accompanying except the son John. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 25, 1920

The Winfield, Kansas, Courier of March 22, 1920, contained the following concerning A. T. Crowe, a former well known resident and excellent citizen of this vicinity, who for years supplied the public with melons and other products of his land near Clarinda:
"The funeral of A. T. Crowe who died Wednesday evening following an illness of several weeks from pneumonia was held from the Christian church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Captain and Mrs. W. F. Nevitt of the Salvation Army, particular friends of Mr. Crowe. Mrs. Owen Nisbet, Mrs. Ray Porter, O. A. McNabb and W. V. Williams sang "Abide With Me," "It Is Well With My Soul," and "Rock of Ages." The pallbearers were members of the G. A. R. Siverd post of which Mr. Crowe was a faithful member. Mrs. Martha Finch gave the beautiful flag service of the Ladies G. A. R. circle. The Siverd post attended in a body and conducted their ritualistic service at the grace in Union cemetery. The floral tributes were in abundance and very beautiful testimonials of mute sympathy from friends. Handsome designs from the Rotary club of St. Joseph, Mo., of which John Crowe is president, the Siverd post and the First Christian church were among the offerings. All the relatives were present with the exception of a brother and sister. Abijah T. Crowe was born in Jay county, Ind., Nov. 15, 1845, and died March 17, 1920, age 74 years 4 months and 24ays. At the age of 17 he enlisted in Company 7, Seventh Indiana cavalry and served from 1863 until the closing of the Civil war in 1865. In 1872 Mr. Crowe moved to Page county, Iowa, and for several years taught in the public schools of that county. He was married to Marinda -------------- , 1876.
Six children were born to this union, one daughter, Mae, dying Dec. 19, 1907. The wife and three sons and two daughters survive, John Crowe of St. Joseph, Mo.; Reuben Crowe and Mrs. Josie Taton of Winfield, Mrs. Ray Frisbie of Latham and Charles Crowe of Chicago, one sister, Mrs. Ray Heacox of Clarinda, Iowa; two brothers, Jesse Crowe, of Kansas City, Kan., and Reuben Crowe of Portland, Ind. In 1904 Mr. Crowe and family with the exception of the son John moved to Winfield. In 1907 he united with the Christian church. Mr. Crowe was always genial and friendly and an excellent neighbor." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 25, 1920

John Crowe was recently called to Winfield, Kans., by the death of his little sister, aged thirteen years. He arrived too late to see her alive, as she passed away four hours before he reached the family home. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 31, 1907