League, Drucie - Miss Drucie League, a sister of Wm. League, living a short distance northeast of Clarinda, died at her brother's home, Dec. 15, 1916 after a long and tedious illness from internal cancer.
Miss League came to her brothers home some months ago, having been compelled on account of ill health to give up her position in a school in Missouri. She had consulted a number of physicians in the hope that she might find relief, but nearly all were agreed that nothing could be done to cure.
Miss League came to her brothers by her brother and his family during her illness, everything possible being done to help her.
At the time of her death Miss League was 40 years, 6 months and 7 days old, having been born June 8, 1876.
The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Christian church, the services being conducted by Rev. J. M. Asbell and Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. Interment was in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 21, 1916

Miss Drusie M. League, a Clarinda lady, died a patient at the Wise Memorial hospital, Omaha, Nebr., Friday, Dec. 16, 1916.
The last five years of her active life was spent as a teacher in the industrial school for girls at Chillicothe, Mo. She was born in Elliott, la., in 1876, and lived there until 22 years of age. She came to Clarinda with her widowed father from Mount Ayr, for whom she acted as housekeeper for some years. Her father also now is deceased. From last March she made her home with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William League, in Clarinda. Her remains were brought to Clarinda, and her funeral was held at the Christian church here, conducted by a former pastor of the church, Rev. John Meyer Asbell, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Roy C. Snodgrass. Miss League became a member of the Christian church organization when she was 16 years of age and at the time of her death was a member of the church of that denomination at Chillicothe, Mo. Her remains were buried in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 28, 1916

Miss Drucie M. League, the sister of Wm. L. League of Clarinda, died last Saturday in the Wise and Mernorial hospital in Omaha, where she had been seriously ill for two days. Her trouble was a complication of cancer and dropsy, from which she has been a sufferer ever since last March, when her brother' was called to Chillicothe, where she was teaching in the public schools, and from there brought her to his home in Clarinda. Later Miss League was taken to Omaha for treatment, but the case proved beyond the aid of medical skill.
Drueie M. League was born at Elliott, la., June 8th, 1876, and was raised in that neighborhood. She was a good, Christian girl, joining the Christian church at the age of 16 years. She worked for several years in the Soldiers Home in Leavenworth, acting as overseer, later taking up the work of teaching school.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. League went to Omaha Monday, bringing the remains to Clarinda, and placing them in the Pruitt Undertaking rooms until the funeral services at the Christian church on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 20th, at 2:00. These services were conducted by her former pastor, Rev. J. M. Asbell, who happened to be visiting in this city, and was assisted by the Christian minister here, Rev. R. C. Snodgrass, interment being made in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 21, 1916

League, Loyd

Little Loyd, the ten months old child of Mr. and Mrs Will League that live just east of this city, died Sunday morning after a brief illness and was buried this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Clarinda cemetery, the funeral services being held at the home under the direction of Revs. Sellards and Dunlavy of Gravity. The League family formerly lived near Gravity, moving to this vicinity less than a year ago. The sympathy of all is extended to them in their bereavement. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 19, 1907

Mr and Mrs. Wm. League's little infant son died Sunday at their home east of the city. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 11, 1907

Lee, James M. - James M. Lee died at his home on North 16th street on Monday, Aug. 16, after an illness of eight days. He was born in Ballabay, Monaghan County, Ireland, on June 24, 1830, and was eighty years of age at the time of his death. After coming to America, Mr. Lee resided in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin a few years before moving to Nebraska where he spent the greater part of his life. He located first at Fremont, fifty miles west of Omaha.
Mr. Lee later came to Page county and was married to Miss Sarah N. Johnson near Page Center in 1867. They afterwards moved to Wahoo, Nebr. where they resided for many years. Besides the wife, there are four sons and three daughters. Three of the sons reside in Clarinda: Samuel T., J. Ren, and Rufus E.; Walter M. resides at Superior Nebr., and has charge of the electric light plant there.

Two daughters, Mrs. N. A. Berggren and Mrs. P. E. Pattock, live at Wahoo, and Mrs. H. C. Hart makes her home at Springfield, Mass. All of the children were present at the funeral with the exception of Mrs Hart.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee moved to Clarinda several years ago and have made many friends in the city. The sudden death came as a shock to the community as Mr. Lee had been enjoying comparitively good health for a man of his years. The funeral was held at the home yesterday morning, conducted by his pastor, W. C. Williamson and interment made at the Covenenter cemetery. Mr. Lee was a man of unusual business energy and ability and in our next issue we will be glad to tell more of his life and early experiences of a historical nature. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 19, 1909

Was born near Ballabay, County Monaghan, Ireland, June 24th, 1830, and at the time of his death, Aug: 16th, 1909, had entered his eightieth year. Came to this country in the winter of 1850-1851. He lived in Pennsylvania two and one-half years and in Wisconsin one and one-half years, and went to Nebraska in 1855, and helped in laying out Fremont, Neb. His nearest post-office was Omaha, a town of 300 inhabitants. During the summer of 1867 he was awarded the contract and graded 19 miles of the Union Pacific railroad, just west of Kearney. He was married in 1867 to Sarah M. Johnson, of near Page Center, Iowa. To this union were born nine children, five sons and four daughters, all growing to manhood and womanhood except an infant daughter. In the year of 1869, Mr. Lee with his brother, J. R. Lee, and a company of ten others, crossed the Platte river in a skiff, and proceeded twenty miles south of Fremont and started the town of Wahoo, the site of which had but a short time previously been a village of the Otoe Indians.
Mr. Lee, with his associates, went to the legislature at Lincoln, Neb, and had a bill passed which established the county-seat of Saunders county, Wahoo. At this time the county seat was located at Ashland, but not in the county of Saunders, and for this reason it was thought best to establish the county-seat and court house at a location near the center of the county. Wahoo was almost geographically the center. The bill passed requiring the change from Ashland to Wahoo, and stated also the office holders should remove the to newly appointed location within the specified time or lose the offices, consequently the county officers removed all of the books, records and furniture in the night, and brought them to Wahoo, a distance of 19 or 20 miles.
The subject of this sketch was engaged in the mercantile business in Wahoo for twenty-seven years, and was connected with the various business enterprises of the town.
He was a man of strong convictions and was very aggressive in reform work, and because of this aggressiveness against gambling and intemperance received an injury in 1885 from which he never fully recovered. From his youth he was a staunch Covenanter and served as an elder in that church for nearly forty years and when he came to Clarinda in the fall of 1905 he united with the First United Presbyterian church, there being no Covenanter church in Clarinda.
His children are Samuel T., J. Ren, Will B., who met his death by electrocution at Superior, Neb., Mrs. H. C. Hart of Springfield, Mass., Rufus E., Walter M. of Superior, Neb., Mrs. N. A. Berggren and Mrs. P. E. Paddock of Wahoo, Neb.
Mr. Lee's remains were interred at the Covenanter cemetery five miles south of Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 26, 1909

The funeral of John Lee, who died Friday Sept. 5, 1919, at the Page County Home, was held, Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Pruitt undertaking parlor, conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. R. S. Abbott of this city, who had known Mr. Lee since about 1879 or 1880, has related the following story in regard to Mr. Lee's life. "In the year 1854 the parents of Mr. Lee, together with three small children emigrated from Ireland to the United States, landing at New Orleans. On their way up the Mississippi river to the northern states the father, mother, brother and sister were smitten with cholera and died, leaving John, a boy of about nine or ten years of age an orphan. He went to the Eastern part of Iowa, and when the branch of the Burlington was built from Villisca to St. Joseph, Mo., in the year 1879 or 1880, came to this part of the country to work on the construction of it. While the road was being built a wreck occurred this side of Braddyville, at which time Mr. Lee suffered the loss of one arm and the breaking of the other. He was taken to the county home, where he remained until 1883. During that year Mr. Abbott purchased for him a peddler's pack and he started out to sell notions, etc. He walked until he whs able to purchase a horse and wagon.  Since that time he traveled continuously through the counties of Page, Fremont, Ringgold, Montgomery, Pottawattamie and Harrison counties, more particularly in the first two counties named. He was self-supporting until last October, when on account of ill health he again became in inmate of the Page County Home." In death, as in life, Mr. Abbott was his friend and purchased a burial lot for him in Oak Grove cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 11, 1919

John Lee was know to many people of this Community in by-gone days when Mr. Lee was a peddler traveling about the country with a horse and buggy, peddling his wares. Funeral services for Mr. Lee were held Saturday afternoon from Pruitt Undertaking Parlors. Mr. Lee had been an inmate of the county home for about a year. Rev. M. M. Cable conducted the seryices.
John Lee came to America with his parents in 1854, as an immigrant from Ireland. While on their way up the Mississippi river, both of Mr. Lee's parents died of cholera leaving their son John who was yet a small boy. He eventually came to Iowa and it was while working on the railroad at Braddyville that he lost an arm in a wreck. He was then confined until 1883 in the county home when R. S. Abbott bought him a horse and buggy in which Mr. Lee peddled his wares until about a year ago when he again became an inmate at the county home, and where he died, September 5. Mr. Lee's age was never known, due to the loss of his parents and having no relatives living in America. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 11, 1919

Lee, Marshall

Marshall Lee, for many years among the well known and highly respected citizens of the county, a resident of Page county for over thirty years, died suddenly from heart failure at his home northwest of Hawleyville, Friday afternoon at three-thirty. He is survived by Mrs Lee and seven children. All the children are married and have homes of their own except the three youngest, Alton, Hattie and Violet, who live at home. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 20, 1906

Mr. Marsh Lee died suddenly Friday afternoon at his home northeast of the city, falling helpless from bis chair by an attack of heart trouble. He had been in usual good health up to the time of his death and had made no complaint. Mr. Lee was a soldier in the war of the '60 and had resided over on the ridge for many years. The funeral took place Sunday, conducted by Rev. Pruitt of New Market. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 22, 1906

Marshall H. Lee.
Marshall H. Lee died at his home in Nebraska township, this county, November 16 th, at 3 p. m.
The deceased was born in Shelby county, Indiana, Sept. 19th, 1847. At the age of 16 he enlisted in the army as a private in Company M., of the 8th regiment of Iowa Cavalry. He was enrolled August 10th, 1863, and honorably discharged at Macom, Ga., at the close of the war, August 10, 1865. His father, Elisha B, Lee, was also a soldier, serving in the war of 1812.
The deceased was married to Miss Laura V. Carney, at Greenwood, Polk ooanty, Iowa, September 9th, 1865. To this union were born ten children, seven of whom are living to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father. They are M. P. Lee and Mrs. Frank Bryant, both of this city, Mrs. Ed Grimes, of Hepburn, Iowa, Mrs. James Cunningham, of Grey, Iowa; Alden, age 24, Hattie, age 17, and Violet, age 15, who are at home with their mother. The deceased came to this county from Polk county 26 years ago, and settled on his farm in Nebraska township where he lived until his death.
The funeral services were held at the house Sunday, at 3 p m., and the remains were laid to rest in the Hawleyville cemetery. The pall bearer were all soldiers. The funeral services were under the direction of Rev. Pruitt, under whose preaching the deceased was converted twenty-three years ago.

Lee, Mrs' SON
The twelve year old son of Mrs. Lee, a widow lady living near Bingham, accidentally shot himself in the abdomen, Sunday, while out hunting, and died in a short time. The frequency of such accidents should deter parents from permitting their boys to go hunting especially on the Sabbath when they should be in Sunday school. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 20, 1902

Mr. and Mrs. Alden J. Lee have the sympathy of many friends in the loss of their ten days old baby, Stanly O. Lee, who passed away July 5th, and was laid to rest Wednesday forenoon in Clarinda cemetery. Short services were held at the home by Rev. J. M. Williams. Mrs. Lee's name before marriage was Catherine Graham.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 7, 1921

Lee, William - Rufus Lee received a telegram last evening from Superior, Neb., stating that his brother, Wm. Lee, had been seriously injured by an electric current while at work repairing lines. Shortly after came another message stating that he had died from the effects. Mr. Lee and his sister, Miss Sadie, and brother Wren, left on the first train for their former home. William was here during tbe early building of the Electric Light Plant and formed many warm friends.   He was an expert electrician. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 20, 1905

A telephone message received here soon after nine o'clock Tuesday evening announced that Will Lee had been killed at Superior, Neb., that afternoon by coming in contact with a live wire. Mr. Lee had charge of the Lee Electric Light, plant at that place and as near as could be learned over the telephone he was killed while at the top of a pole putting in connections for a residence where an electric fan was to be installed. Rufus and Ren Lee his brothers and Sadie his sister of this city started Wednesday morning for Superior to attend the funeral. The parents live in Superior. All the family have been sent for and will attend if possible. One brother, Walter, comes from Sioux City, another, George, from Chicago and a sister from New York. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 21, 1905

Leech, Robert A. "Bobbie"
The sad news reached this City yesterday of the death of Robert A. Leech, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs R.B. Leech, formerly of this city, but now of Council Bluffs.  He died at their home in that city last Sunday at noon, of typboid fever.   "Bobbie," as he was familiarly known   among his many friends here, was a bright, energetic, and rising young man, aged 26 years.  He was engaged in traveling for a wholesale house when taken sick at Des Moines about ten days ago, The body will be brought here for burial tomorrow afternoon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 25, 1900

Robert A. Leech died suddenly Sunday, Sept. 23, 1900, at 12 o'clock noon, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Leech, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, aged 26 years, from typhoid fever. He will be well remembered by all in this city where he resided with the family for many years during his boyhood days, and all deeply regret his untimely death. Robert was a bright, intelligent and gentlemanly young man, and for several years past held a prominent position as a commercial traveler for a firm in Council Bluffs, whose confidence and respect he always maintained. The remains were brought to this city yesterday afternoon and interred in Clarinda cemetery at 3 o'clock after short services at the grave. The family have the sympathy of the entire community. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 27, 1900

Leech, Robert Bell - Former Resident Died
Robert Bell Leech, a former Clarinda business man and resident, has passed- away at his home in Los Angeles, Calif., so we learn from a. clipping in one of the state papers. He was 60 years of age, a promi­nent Mason, and when living in Clarinda an active member of the Methodist   church.     Mr.   and Mrs. J Leech were living here at the time the present church and. parsonage •were built. They visited here about five years ago, stopping with Mrs. Alma Martin. When in business here Mr. Leech goods store. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 29, 1920

R. D. Leech, formerly of Clarinda, died recently in California. He will be well remembered by the older settlers of this city. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1920

J. C. Leffler Passes Away.
Word reached here last Friday that a former resident of Clarinda had passed away in Marshalltown, that day.
Mr. John C. Leffler was so long engaged in the construction of the State Hospital that he took up his abode here and built the house on Fourteenth street, which now belongs to D. D. Burwell, and where he makes his home.
Following is an extract from the Marshalltown paper, which deals with the history of this well spent life:
"John C. Leffler, aged 79, superintendent of masonry in building the state house at Des Moines, the last surviving superintendent working on the building during the fourteen years of its construction, died of nephritis at the home of his son, Dr. Caise G. Leffler. Mr. Leffler also was superintendent of masonry at the hospital for the insane at Clarinda, spending twenty-two years of his life on the two state jobs. He lived in Des Moines from 1873 until 1886.
His son, Harry Leffler, is a salesman for the Burlington vinegar pickle works, and lives at 932 west Ninth street, Des Moines, Iowa.
Leffler's body will be sent to Des Moines, Saturday, for burial in the Woodland cemetery."
Mr. Leffler was not much given to society, but he appreciated the fellowship of his friends, and the members of his lodge. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 21, 1910

Lefler, Susan Elizabeth Gilbert

Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Gilbert-Lefler, wife of Mr. J. C. Lefler, died Friday morning at their home in north Clarinda, aged 76 years, 1 month and 17 ys.  Mrs. Lefler had been an invalid for years and a great sufferer from rheumatism.  She was a native of Ohio and had lived in this city a good many years, the family removing here from Des Moines.   The funeral took place at -- o'clock Saturday from the home, conducted by Rev. Abel, and the remains were shipped to Des Moines for interment. A good old lady has gone to her last reward. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 8, 1909

Mrs. J. C. Lefler died at her home in this city last Friday morning at 6:30, at the age of 76 years. Mrs. Lefler has been a great sufferer of rheumatism for many years and had become very feeble, and her death was caused principally from old age. A brief ceremony was held at the home, Satnrday morning, conducted by Rev. J. W. Abel, after which the body was was to Des Moines, for burial at the Des Moines cemetery. Mrs. Lefler leaves, besides her husband, J. C. Lefler of this city three sons, Harry of Des Moines, Dr. Ed Lefler of Marshalltown, and George, living at Butte, Mont. Besides the three sons are two granddaughters, Mrs. Asa Chiles of this city and Mrs. G. W. Kirtley of New York state. Mrs. Carrie Barney, a sister of Mrs. Lefler, resides at the Lefler home. Mrs. Dr. Ed Lefler and daughter, Ruth, were here at the time of her death and accompanied the remains to Des Moines for burial.
Mrs. Lefler was a consistent member of the Baptist church and has resided in Clarinda for many years. Her death is mourned by a host of friends who extend their sympathy to Mr. Lefler and the other relatives in their great sorrow. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 8, 1909

Leggett, John, Mrs

Mrs. John Leggett died Sunday at her home in New Market.   She had long been a resident of this county and highly respected by all who knew her. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 14, 1899

Leigh, Elizabeth B.

Died at State Hospital
On Saturday last there died at the Clarinda State Hospital a former resident of Clarinda, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Leigh, who formerly lived in the Kelley property on west State street. For two years past Mrs. Leigh has been an inmate of the Hospital, and was buried in the Hospital burial ground, such being her request before death, which was accordingly acceded to by her sons Willard and Al who were present for the funeral, Willard's residence now being in Illinois which was their former home. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 11, 1915

Leighton, David - Death of David Leighton
David Leighton died at his home in north Clarinda Sunday, April 20, 1902, of acute Bright's disease, aged 72 years and 8 days.
He was born in Switzerland county, Ind., April 12, 1830. His parents moved to Tazewell county, Ill., when he was but a child. He grew to manhood there, and on January 27, 1859, he was married to Miss Mary E. Mooberry. The same year he and his wife moved to Iowa, settling near Hawleyville, where he lived until he enlisted in Company F. 23d Iowa Vol. Inf., in January 1884. He served in several battles and was wounded at Spanish Fort, Ala., April 7, 1865, and was honorably discharged in August of the same year, returning to Hawleyville. Just after returning from the army he purchased a farm about four miles east of Hawleyville, in Taylor county, where he lived until about ten years ago, when, his health failing, he moved to Clarinda and purchased the home in northeast Clarinda which he occupied until his death.
Six children were born to him, one dying in infancy, one when three years old and a third, Mrs. Maude A. Smith, dying about two years ago. His aged wife and three children—Elmer E., Alvin E., and Vinnie G., survive him. The boys are both married and live in Taylor county.   Vinnie is at home.
Mr. Leighton was a carpenter by trade, and many substantial residences in Page and Taylor counties are of his workmanship.
The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30, from his late residence, conducted by Rev. E. IlgenFritz and Dr. T. C. Smith. Interment at Clarinda cemetery. The pallbearers were all members
of his old company.       CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1902

David Leighton died Sunday evening at his home in northeast Clarinda, aged 72 years and 8 days. He had been afflicted for years with Brights disease and stomach trouble, and while poorly for some time past his death was unexpected. Mr Leighton was an old soldier in the civil war and an old settler in this section where he was well known. The funeral took place Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev IlgenFritz, the G.A.R. post having charge at the cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 24, 1902

Leighton, Loretta Weaver

OVERCOME BY HEAT.
Mother of Large Family Near New Market Died After Few Hours Illness.
Mrs. E. E. Leighton died at her home five miles northeast of New Market Monday, July 30 at 3 a. m., after an illness of only a few hours caused by the excessive heat.
The family spent the day with a son near Bedford and upon reaching home she complained of not feeling well and was not able to walk from the car to the house and in a short time was unconscious of which she never rallied until the final summons came. She is survived by her husband, Elmer E.Lighton, seven children: Mrs. John Ridenour of Gravity, Roy of Bedford, Don of Hopkins, Mo., Mrs. Beulah Price of Gravity, Carol, Glenn and Opal who are at home, and an aged mother, Mrs. Mary Weaver, who has made her home with her for several years. Three brothers: Geo. Weaver of Clarinda, W. I. of New Market and J. O. of St. Paul, and one sister, Mrs. Dora Dunlavy of Sioux City. The funeral was held at the home, Aug. 1st, and interment at Dallas cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 2, 1917

OVERCOME BY HEAT
Mrs. Elmer Leighton who lived five miles northeast of New Market died at her home at three o'clock a.m. Monday, after an illness of only a few hours, caused by the excessive heat. The family spent the day at the home of a son who lives near Bedford and upon reaching home she complained of not feeling well and in a short time was unconscious and never rallied until the final summons came
She leaves to mourn their loss, a husband, Elmer E, Leighton, seven children, Mrs. John Ridnour of Gravity Roy of near Bedford, Don of Hopkins, Mo.. Bulean Price of Gravity, Coral, Glen and Opal who live at home, an aged mother, Mrs. Mary Weaver, who has made her home with her for several years. Three brothers. Geo. Weaver of Clarinda. W. I. of New Market and J. O of St. Paul and one sister, Mrs. Dora Dunlay of Sioux City.
Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday, Aug. 1. Interment was made at Dallas cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 2, 1917

OBITUARY RECORD;
Mrs. Elmer E. Leighton.
Mrs. Elmer E. Leighton died at her home in Taylor county, northeast of New Market, Monday, July 30, 1917, suddenly. Her death is believed to have been caused by the excessive heat of the day previous. She is survived by her husband, seven children, her mother, Mrs. John Weaver of New Market, three brothers and one sister. Her husband's father was the late David Leighton of Clarinda. The funeral was held Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the home, and was largely attended. Burial was at the Dallas Center cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 9, 1917

Leighton, Mary E. Mooberry

Mary E. Mooberry was born September 15, 1843 in Tazwell county, Ill., and died April 6, 1909, at the home of her son, Alvin Leighton, of Colville, Wash. On January 27, 1859, she was married to David Leighton, also of the same county. In the same year, she and her husband moved to Iowa, settling in Hawleyville where they lived until the war broke out. The husband having enlisted, the mother, with two little boys, returned to Illinois where they lived until the close of the war. Then again the little family came west, settling on a farm about four miles east of Hawleyville and there they lived until 1892, when they moved to Clarinda, Ia., where the deceased continued to live until last October, when she with her daughter, Vinnie and granddaughters, Winifred and May Mankle, moved to Colville, Washington in hopes that the the mild climate of northwest might improve her health. At first she seemed to get better, but shortly after Christmas, she began to decline and continued to grow worse until on the same day and month as her daughter Maude's death, nine years ago, her spirit took flight to the heaven beyond to meet those who had gone on before. Her remains were brought back from Colville, by her son, Elmer and daughter Vinnie. The funeral was held from the home of Mr. John Tidball, being conducted by Rev. Abel, pastor of the Methodist church of this city, after which the ladies circle of the G. A. R. laid their sister away beside that of her soldier husband, in the Clarinda cemetery. To this union were born six children. One son dying in infancy, their daughter, Blanche when three years of age and their daughter Maude, nine years ago. The husband passed to his reward on April 20, 1902.
Three children, Elmer E., of New Market, Iowa, Alvin E., of Colville, Wash., and Vinnie G. also of Coleville, besides ten grandchildren and three great grand children, two brothers, two sisters and a host of friends are left to mourn her loss. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1909

Mrs.David Leighton died out in Washington April 13, and her remains shipped to this city for burial Friday, the funeral being held at J. Tidball's home at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Abel, the Linderman Circle ladies having charge at the grave. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1909

The body of Mrs. M. E. Leighton, of Coalville, Wash., is expected to arrive this afternoon for burial in the Clarinda cemetery. Funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the Presbyterian church. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1909

Leighton, Mr
A Mr Leighton, living over near Bingham, committed suicide this morning by shooting himself. He called at a neighbors for a gun to kill a skunk, and was shortly after found dead in his cellar. It is said he had been an inmate of the asylum several years ago. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 9, 1905

Lemley, George - E. A. Day, of Winfield, Kan., was in the city Tuesday visiting his brother, E. G. Day, at the National Bank. Mr. Day and wife were called to Villisca last week by the sickness and death of Mrs.  Day's father, Mr. George Lemley, who passed away Sunday evening. Mr. Lemley was 73  years of  age and for many years lived on a farm southeast of Villisca, being one of the pioneer settlers. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 14, 1913

George O. Lemley was born in Green county, Penn., Nov. 12, 1839, and died at his home in Villisca, la., August 10th, 1913, aged seventy three years, 8 months and 28 days. Mr. Lemley was married in Greene county, Penn., to Phoebe Ann Swan on Aug. 14th, 1860, and in 1867 they emigrated to Taylor county, Iowa, where they established their permanent residence about twelve miles northeast of Clarinda, Iowa, Mr. Lemley acquired a large farm and was a very active and successful stock raiser and farmer. He retired from the farm many years ago and has since lived in Villisca. Mr. and Mrs. Lemley celebrated their golden wedding anniversary three years ago, Aug. 14, 1910. Three are left to mourn the loss of husband and father a widow and four children, L. S. and J. W. of Omaha, Mrs. G. W. Flenniken of near Chillicothe, Mo., and Mrs. A. E. Day of Lawrence, Kas. Also a number of grandchildren and great-grand children. Mr. Lemley was a man of energy, or thorough going traits, a good business man and a man who took a keen interest in the general affairs of life. He was a life-long Methodist and an ardent democrat. His many good traits of character and his moral Influences will long be remembered and felt by his wide circle of friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Aug 14, 1913

Lemon, Lydia -Mrs. C. L. Druce has been called to Davis county on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. Lydia Lemon. Death was from cancer of the bowels. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 16, 1903

Lenier, James, Mrs
Mrs. Jas. Lenier, an old colored lady, died Saturday in east Clarinda, and was buried Monday. She was seventy-two years of age and had been sick several months. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 18, 1900

Leonard, Floyd and wife
Two Lives Toll of Murder
Floyd Leonard, a farmer living at Elmo, murdered his wife at 3 o'clock Sunday morning by cutting her throat with a razor and then committed suicide by slashing his own throat. The killing resulted from a series of domestic difficulties beginning July 4, when Mrs. Leonard left her husband and went to live with her mother, Mrs. Mary Pike, at that place.
Leonard came to his mother-in-law's home early Sunday morning and entered by prying a glass out of a
window. Mrs. Pike heard him arguing with his wife, endeavoring to persuade her to return to him. The next she heard was a scream and saw Leonard run into the yard where he took his own life.
The murder had evidently been planned in advance, as Leonard had hired an automobile to take him to Blanchard promptly at 5 o'clock. In a note found after the crime Leonard reouested that if anything happened they should be buried together.
Leonard is survived by a sister, Mrs. Bertha Adams of St. Joseph, and two brothers, Edgar Leonard at Blanchard and Dewey Leonard, who is a member of the Fourth Regiment.— Blanchard Herald. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 23, 1917

Leonard, Floyd and wife
MURDER-SUICIDE   IN MISSOURI.
Floyd Leonard Slays His Wife, Shoots Self—Tragedy at Elmo, Mo.
The following is the version of the St. Joseph (Mo.) News-Press:
Maryville, Mo., Aug. 13.—Floyd Leonard, a farmer living at Elmo, eighteen miles northwest of here, murdered his wife at 3 o'clock yesterday morning by cutting her throat with a razor and then committed suicide by slashing his own throat. The killing resulted from a series of domestic difficulties beginning July 4, when Mrs. Leonard left her husband and went to live with her mother, Mrs. Mary Pike, in Elmo.
Leonard came to his mother-in-law's home early yesterday morning and entered by prying the pane out of a window. Mrs. Pike heard him arguing with his wife, endeavoring to persuade her to return to him. The next she heard was a scream and saw Leonard run into the yard, where he took his own life.
The murder had evidently been planned in advance, as Leonard had hired an automobile to take him to a nearby junction point. In a note found after the crime Leonard requested that if anything happened they should be buried together.
Leonard is survived by a sister, Mrs. Bertha Adams of St. Joseph, and a brother, Dewey Leonard, who is a member of the Fourth Regiment. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 14, 1917

Miss Anna Levine died Saturday, Dec. 13, in Tarkio township, in the thirty-fourth year of her age. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 25, 1919

Lewellen, Phillip W.

Dr. P. W. Lewellen died at his home in Brookfield, Mo., Sunday night about 11 o'clock, after a long and lingering illness the result of a stroke of paralysis about two years ago. Mr Lewellen was born in Delaware county, Ind , Feb. 8, 1840. His boyhood days were spent on a farm. Later on he entered Asbury University, and in 1862 took up the study of medicine, and afterward graduated at the Medical College of Ohio. In 1865 he came to this city and followed the. practice of his profession. May 30th of the same year he was married to Miss Alice Weidner, and two children were born to them who, with his wife survive him. The Doctor ranked among the first in his profession here, and all deeply regret his death. Mr. Lewellen represented this district in the State senate during the sessions of the 17th and 18th general assemblies. He also held a position on the state board of health, as trustee of the Iowa insane hospitals, and was also superintendent of the Clarinda insane hospital several years. He was a kindhearted and generous man, a good citizen, and a devoted husband and father. His remains were brought to this city and the funeral held yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. R Ansbach at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev Fletcher Homan. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 23, 1905

P. W. Lewellen.
Mr M. R. Ansbach received a telegram yesterday informing him that Dr. Lewellen had died at Brookfield, Mo., where he has been living during the last few years. The remains will be brought here this evening and the funeral services will be held Wednesday at two p. m. from the M. R. Ansbach residence. Services will be conducted by Rev. Fletcher Homan, pastor of the Methodist church.
The deceased was born in Delaware county, Ind , February 3, 1840, and his parents were natives of Virginia, but descended from Welsh and Scotch ancestors. He was a farmer boy and received a common school education in the old-fashioned log school house located on his father's farm. From the country school room he went to Asbury University where he completed his literary education. In 1862 he began the study of medicine with Dr. S. V. Jump of Burlington, Ind., with whom he remained three years after which he entered the medical college of Ohio at Cincinnati and was graduated in March, 1865. In the following May he came to Clarinda and soon entered upon the practice of his profession which grew to be the most extensive patronage enjoyed by any physician in this part of the state. He was a thorough student and great reader and steadily kept pace with all the latest discoveries in the science of medicine.

Personally he was one of the most cordial, frank and sympathetic persons, and was always surrounded by a host of warm and admiring friends. His personal characteristics were so strong that those who were under his charge for treatment felt an inspiraiion whenever he came into the room. He was by nature, as well as by training, an ideal family physician. As an index of his ability and popularity, he was taken up by his friends, and elected senator to represent this district in the 17th and 18th general assembly and was credited with being one of the best representatives who has ever ever occupied the position as he was in close touch with the interests of the people and at all times gratified their desires. He was for many years, a member of the state board of health and a trustee for the hospital for the insane of Iowa, and it was largely through his influence that the hospital was located here at Clarinda. Having become greatly interested in the study of mind diseases, he was selected as superintendent of the new hospital which position he occupied for several years, but on account of declining health he resigned. He never tried to build up his practice again, although he answered calls made by his old time friends.
Shortly after coming to Iowa, May 30, 1865, he was married to Miss Alice Weidner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Weidner, who had come from Delaware county, Indiana, a few years previous to this.
Two children were born to them, Harley R. who occupies a responsible position with the railroad company at Brookfield, Mo., and Mary, who was married to a railroad man living in Texas. The wife and children have the profound sympathy of all who knew the Doctor because no one who knew him could fail to have not only high respect, but a sense of sympathetic admiration because he was a friend to all. At one time Dr. Lewellen was undoubtedly the most popular and potent factor in the politics of Page County, and in a social way exerted a great influence. During the last few years, his health has been gradually failing. About a year ago he suffered from a stroke of paralysis since which time he has been practically helpless so that death came to him as a relief from suffering and the consciousness of being a burden to those who were so dear to him by theties [?] of nature. It falls to the lot of few men to enjoy the popularity and esteem of so many people as Dr. Lewellen could count in his list, but it was no more than natural because kindness and sympathy with a willingness to sacrafice for others, always brings its reward. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 21, 1905

Lewis, Alverda "Allie" Good
Mrs. Dr. Lewis Dead
Word was received in Clarinda yesterday of the death of Mrs. Dr. Lewis, of Boise,   Idaho. Mrs. Lewis was formerly   Miss Allie Good and was the daughter of J. R. Good, ex-county attorney of Page county.    Mrs. Lewis has been a constant sufferer for the last two years from consumption, which was the cause of her death.   Last fall Dr. Lewis decided to give up his medical practice in Shambaugh and take his wife and little child out to Boise in the hope that Mrs. Lewis' health might be regained.  But only a few months after they had arrived there the little girl died after which Dr. and Mrs. Lewis went south for the winter returning to Boise in the spring.   Everything that money and the best of care could do was done for Mrs. Lewis but it all seemed fruitless.   The body was interred yesterday in Boise at the side of the little one who  proceeded its mother only a few short months. The many friends of the family here and at Shambaugh extend their deepest   sympathy.   A pecularily sad feature of this sad bearevement is that only about five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Good lost their youngest daughter, Maude, by this same dread disease. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 1, 1902

The sad news came to this city Friday from Boise, Idaho, of the death of Mrs. Dr. Lewis, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Good. The many friends in this city deeply regret her untimely demise. She was buried in the Boise cemetery.        PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 7, 1902              

Lewis, Clarence W.
Death of C. W. Lewis
Clarence W. Lewis, of Centerville, Iowa, only brother of Senator L. W. Lewis, of Clarinda, died of appendicitis on Thursday night of last week, after an illness of only six days. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. E. Clemens, of Seymour, Iowa. The Centerville Daily Citizen gives the following brief sketch of Mr. Lewis, of whom it says, "No man could be taken away and missed more than Mr. C. W. Lewis will be."
"C. W. Lewis was one of Centerville's best business men and one who had the confidence and highest esteem of all. He was just in the prime of life and had accumulated extensive business interests in Centerville and other towns which required almost his entire time and he was therefore marked as a very busy man.
"Mr. Lewis was born in Blackberry, Ill., February 7, 1855, and was therefore at the time of his death 46 years, 1 month and 28 days old. He was the son of Seth and Celina (Woodworth) Lewis. He was educated in the Marengo high school and Aurora academy, June 30, 1880, he was married to Miss Carrie Safford, who with their five children, Louise, Lawrence, John, Howard and Mae, survive him.
"He began his business career in a bank at Marengo, Ill. For some years he was associated with his father in a carriage manufactory in Chicago, but in 1880 he went into the lumber business in Trenton, Mo. He moved to Centerville in 1882, when he established the present lumber business, known now as the Lewis Lumber company, and having yards at Seymour, Mystic and Jerome. He was vice president and director in the Centerville First National bank, president of the Centerville Telephone company, an earnest worker in the Centerville Business Men's league and held many trusted positions in various business concerns of more or less importance.
"Besides his immediate family, he leaves his mother, Mrs. Celina Lewis, and sister, Mrs. Lenora Buxton, of Kansas City; and a brother, Senator L. W. Lewis, of Clarinda, Iowa." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 9, 1901

Lewis, Evanelle
The sad news reached this city Friday of the sudden death of Miss Evanelle Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Lewis, at Seattle, Wash. No particulars have been received but it is said she had been suffering a short time from an attack of the grippe. She were an aimable and effectionate young lady and highly esteemed by all who was acquainted with her in this city where the family resided for several years. Her untimely demise is mourned by all. It is a severe blow to the family to lose one of their ideals. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 12, 1908

Mrs. W. S. Marlowe received a letter from a friend at Seattle, telling of the death of Miss Eva Nelle Lewis at that place a little over a week ago. This was the first word received excepting a short telegram. Miss Lewis was taken sick with inflammation of the bowels and was sick just a week. She was conscious until the very last, planning all the arrangements for her own funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 13, 1908

Lewis, George W.
George W. Lewis died in this city, Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the home of W. A. Craig. Heart trouble and Blight's disease were the causes of his death. Services were conducted at the grave at three o'clock Wednesday afternoon by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. Mr. Lewis was born Sept: 22, 1866 in Iowa. He leaves a wife and five children. One daughter, Mrs. Fred Walters, of Nebraska City with Mr. Wal ters were in attendance at the funeraJ. He had been in the employ of Wilson & Wenner at various times during the past nine years. Four years ago he went to Seattle, Wash., in search of health, returning about two years ago. Last September he had the misfortune to have his leg broken, and was in the Powers hospital until three weeks ago, when he went to the Craig home. He was on the street last Friday greeting his friends, and his sudden death came as a shock to them. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 22, 1917

George Lewis.  
For many years George Lewis has lived in Clarinda, being recently an employe of the Wilson & Wenner Implement store, and before that worked at the Farmers' Feed Yard across from the post office. He passed away from Blight's Disease, at 1 o'clock Monday morning, at the rooming house of Mrs. Craig on E. Washington street. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, from Pruitt's Undertaking Parlors, interment being in Clarinda cemetery. He was just past 51 years of age, being born in 1866. For two years recently he was in California, but returned and once more entered the employ of Wilson & Wenner, being employed there at the time when he recently had his leg broken through an accident which took place in the Farmers' Feed Yard. He was not in good health at the time, being afflicted with Bright's Disease and heart trouble, these being the cause of death. He has five children living, the family having became scattered at the time his first wife died many years ago. One daughter, Mrs. Fred Walters of Nebraska City, was present at the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 22, 1917

George W. Lewis died at one o'clock Tuesday morning at Mrs. Craig's rooming house. He had been in the hospital for three weeks, having suffered a broken limb, but was removed to the rooming house about three weeks ago where he died from the injury and complications of Bright's disease. Deceased was about 53 years of age, and has made Clarinda his home for the past nine years having grown to manhood near Northboro. He is survived by a wife in California, and five children by a former marriage.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church Wednesday at 3 p. m., conducted by Rev. Snodgrass. Interment at Clarinda cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 22, 1917

Isadora Murphy, daughter of H. H. and Mahalia Murphy, was born March 17, 1870, in Page county, Iowa, and passed peacefully away, November 29, 1911, at Excelsior Springs, Mo., being at the time of her death 41 years, 8 months and 12 days old. She leaves a father, mother, five sisters and three brothers, all of whom were present at her funeral. On March 29, 1891, she was united in marriage to Wilbur L. Lewis, at Hepburn, Iowa, who with six children, survives her, three children having preceded the mother beyond. Those living are Ernest, Fred, Zella, Roy, Clyde and Mabel.
The deceased was converted and united with the M. E. church to early womanhood and endeavored to live a faithful Christian life. All that loving hearts and hands could do was done for her relief, but her mission here was fulfilled and now she is sweetly resting from her labors. A faithful wife, a loving mother, a good friend. The funeral service was held at North Grove Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 1911, at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. G. W. Koser, of Nodaway, assisted by Rev. Mumford, of Hepburn. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 7, 1911 [scrapbook M66]

Lewis, J.B.             

Information was received here this week to the effect that Dr. J. B. Lewis died about ten days previous at Boise, Ida. He formerly was located at Shambaugh and married Miss Allie Good, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Good, formerly of Clarinda, now of Boise. Mrs. Lewis died a number of years ago. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 6, 1916

Lewis, J.B.'s BABY
Word was received here the latter part of last week of the death of the little baby of Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Lewis, at the home of its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Good, in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Lewis and his wife were both in New Mexico when the news of their child's serious illness was received. Mr Lewis' condition was such that she could not attempt the journey and Dr. Lewis arrived too late by four hours to see the child alive. The funeral took place on Saturdav November 2, the little one being laid to rest in the Boise cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 12, 1901

Lewis, J.B.'s INFANT SON
The infant son of Dr. and Mrs. J B. Lewis was translated to heaven on Friday, November 1, from the home of his grandfather, J. R. Goode, of Boise, Idaho.
The little one was an exceptionally bright and beautiful child and won the hearts of all who knew him. He suffered intensely from cerebral meningitis for several days before his decease. All was done that the medical science and loving nursing could do for him. The little darling was baptized in the tears and love of his adoring grandparents. Jesus needed the little flower to shed his fragrance in the gardens of the celestial city and he was transplanted by the One who "took little children in his arms and blessed them."
The saddest feature in connection with the decease of the babe was that his mother was in New Mexico seeking health, accompanied by the father. Dr. Lewis was called home but death would not stay his hand and his coming was to a deserted tenement where the object of his love had resided. The prayers of sympathetic friends bore the sorrowing and lonely mother to the source of all help and sympathy.
During the day before the little one fell asleep when the shadows of death began to fall across his life, he was seen to become quiet at times during his anguish and a smile like a stray ray of light of God's kingdom would pass over his face. Was it not because he had seen the outstretched hand of the childs' Friend? We took him to the cemetery where the flowers shall bloom over his grave while he shall unfold under the hallowed influence of heaven. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 15, 1901

Lewis, John
John Lewis, of Shambaugh died Friday, aged 77 years, 7 months and 13 days. His remains were taken to Plattsburg, Mo., for interment by the side of his wife, who passed away about twenty years ago. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 1, 1902

Joseph W. Lewis, son of William and Esther Lewis, was born near Darlington, IaFayette Co., Wisconsin on Oct. 1st, 1847. In 1865, he moved with the family to Mitchell Co., Iowa, and upon reaching his majority commenced farming for him self on a tract of land which he owned. Dec. 14, 1867, he was married at Mitchell, Iowa, to Permina Bracken. To them one son was born, Philo, who died at the family home near Siam 12 years ago. Joseph W. Lewis died at 10 minutes after 2 o'clock Jan. 7th, 1921. He is survived by his wife, three brothers and one sister, Mrs. Mary Dezell, of Park Rapids, Minn. The brothers are S. S. Lewis, Cannon Palls, Minn. J. H. Lewis of Climax, Minn, and D. A. Lewis of Emmettsburg, la.

Mrs. Dezell, S. S. Lewis and J. H. Lewis came to Shambaugh, for the funeral which was held at the M. E. church of which Mr. Lewis was a member. The funeral was held at 12 o'clock Sunday, Jan. 9. It was
quite largely attended by friends and neighbors who will sympathize with Mrs. Lewis, who is left entirely
alone. Interment was in the Davis Cemetery north east of town. Rev. Cochell and Rev. Hess had charge
of the services.       CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 13, 1921

[Correspondence of The Journal]— Joseph W. Lewis, son of William and Esther Lewis, was born near Darlington, Lafayette county, Wis., Oct. 1,1847. In 1865 he moved with the family to Mitchell county, Iowa, and upon reaching his majority commenced farming on a tract of land which he owned. Dec. 14, 1867, he was married at Mitchell, Iowa, to Pernina Bracken. To them one son was born, Philo, who died at the family home near Siam, twelve years ago. Joseph W. Lewis died at ten minutes after 2 p.m., Jan. 7, 1921. He is survived by his wife, three brothers and one sister. The sister is Mrs. Mary Dezell of Park Rapids, Minn., and the brothers are S. S. Lewis of Cannon Falls, Minn.; J. H. Lewis of Climax, Minn., and D. A. Lewis of Emmetsburg, Iowa. Mrs. Dezell, S. S. and J. H. Lewis attended the funeral, which was held in the Methodist Episcopal church in Shambaugh, of which he was a member, Sunday, Jan. 9, at 12 o'clock, and was attended by a large number of friends and neighbors who will sympathize with Mrs. Lewis, as she is left entirely alone. Rev. E. A. Cochell and Rev. John Hess had charge of the funeral. Interment was in the Davis cemtery, northeast of Braddyville. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 13, 1921

S. S. Lewis, editor of The Beacon at Cannon Falls, Minn., called at The Journal office last Saturday, afternoon. He was in this city in connection with the making arrangements for the funeral of his brother, Joseph W. Lewis who died at his farm one mile east of Shambaugh, Friday, Jan. 7, at the age of 73 years. S. S. Lewis came to his brother's home because of the illness of Joseph Lewis, but was unable to reach there until a few hours after the death had taken place. He remained for the funeral which was held Sunday at 12 o'clock. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 13, 1921

Lewis, L.W.'s BABE
Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Lewis were called to mourn the death of their infant babe Friday afternoon. The funeral took place Monday and the little one laid to rest in the city cemetery. They have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 19, 1903

Lewis, L.W.'s MOTHER
L. W. Lewis received the sad news of the death of his mother at Kansas City Saturday, where she was visiting her daughter. He left that evening. The remains were taken to the home at Seymour, Iowa, for interment Monday. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 16, 1905

Lewis, Mary A.
Mary A. Lewis died at her home in Shambaugh, June 29, 1904, in the 57th year of her age. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, and was born in Lawrence connty, Ohio. She was a sister to Mrs. Chas. Hakes, and highly respected by all who knew her. He remains were taken to Plattsburg, Mo., for interment. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 7, 1904

Lewis, Sarah A.
Sarah A, Lewis, daughter of John and Mary A. Lewis was born Nov. 15, 1847, in Lawrence Co., Ohio, She died June 29 1904, as her home in Shambaugh, Page, Co., la. She was one of a family of twelve children, ten of which remain to mourn her loss. She was converted at the age of twenty and united with the Baptist church of which she was a faithful member until her death.
The funeral was held at her former home Thursday at 4 p. m. Rev L. F. Brown, of the Methodist church preached the sermon. The remains were taken to Plattsburg, Mo., and interred in the family lot beside her parents and one brother.
Card of Thanks.
We desire to thank all of our friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy during the last sickness and death of our beloved sister, Sarah Lewis, Miss Mahala Lewis, Mrs. Chas. Hakes, Dr. J B. Lewis. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 5, 1904

Lewis, W.L.'s BABE - The little ten months old babe of W L. Lewis and wife, living a mile south of Hawleyville, was buried at Hawleyville, Sunday. Willis Wells conducted the funeral service at the Methodist church. The sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved parents at this time. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 20, 1906

Lewis, William J.

A horrible accident occured on the K. & W. railroad Monday forenoon about 10 o'clock over at Sharpsburg, Taylor county, which caused the death of W. J. Lewis, a breakman. The morning freight No. 98, in charge of Conductor Hartley and Engineer Davis, going east had stopped there to do switching and receive freight, and while Mr. Lewis was engaged trying to couple cars together he was caught between the "bumpers" and crushed at the right thigh and abdomen. The coupling had given trouble and he signaled the engineer to stand still with the engine. There was no one saw the accident but it is supposed as he stepped in between to adjust the cross-bar the rear freight cars moved forward on the inclined switch and pinioned him. He was disleased as soon as the accident was recovered and hurried to this city by the same train crew, suffering terribly, and taken to the Powers hospital, but died while his wounds were being dressed. His parents at Downing, Mo. were telegraphed to at one of his misfortune and his mother, Sister and a brother were about to start for this city when a second telegram announcing his death reached them and only the brother came. Mr. Lewis was 34 years of age and bore the name of a splendid young man. He had been breaking on the railroad about two years and his head quarters of late had been in this city and Shenandoah. Besides father, mother, one sister and six brothers, he leaves a young lady with whom he was to have been married in the near future, to mourn his tragic and untimely death. It is indeed a bad and sorrowful ending of a noble young life. As he lay in the casket at the Pruitt undertaking parlors Tuesday morning he presented the appearance of reposing in a peaceful sleep. The remains were shipped to his late home at Downing, Mo., Tuesday noon accompanied by his brother, where the funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p m. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 11, 1912

Meets Tragic Death.
Wm. J. Lewis, who for the last two years has been brakeman on the K. &. W freight, was crushed
between the draw bars in the yards at Sharpsburg, Monday morning as the train was doing some switching. The Sharps doctor was called, the engine coupled to the way car, and the injured man, brought to this city where he was taken to the Powers Hospital. He died at 2: 30 in the afternoon and the body was taken to the rooms of the Pruitt Furniture and Undertaking Co. The deceased's home was at Downing, Mo., and immediately upon learning of the accident, the mother and brother started for Clarinda, but upon learning of the death, the mother did not come. The brother left with the body on the K. & W. train at noon, Tuesday.    CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 12, 1912

Lewis, William
Wm. Lewis, a colored boy about twenty-one years old, died Friday at Bedford from consumption and his remains were brought to this city Sunday and interred in the city cemetery by the side of his father. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 8, 1900