Helen Welch St Clair. The funeral of Helen Welch St. Clair, who died at Aberdeen, S. D., was held at the Methodist Episcopal church in this city Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable pastor of the Clarinda Methodist Episcopal church and Rev. Abram S. Woodard pastor of the church of that faith in Shenandoah. The music was given by T. L. Krings, H. E. Maxwell, H. F. Jones and Henry Anderson. Mrs. Maxwell was the organist. The pall bearers were Ivan Eastman, LeRoy Welch, Will Millen, Don Waterman, W. S. Richardson and Lester Milligan. Those from out of town who were in attendance at the funeral were P. S. St. Clair, Aberdeen, S. D.; W. W. Welch, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Welch, the Misses Margaret, Ruth and Edith Welch, Edgar Welch, Mr and Mrs. Roy Hinman, Mrs. M. N. Griffith, all of Omaha; Earle Welch of Moline, Ill.; Rev. J. F. St. Clair of Council Bluffs; Mrs. Floyd St. Clair of Clarion and Dr. Max E. Brown of Red Oak. Mrs. W. W. Welch remained in Aberdeen to care for the three little boys of the late Mrs. St. Clair. Services were held in Aberdeen, Saturday. The floral tributes which were sent by friends, particularly those in Aberdeen and Omaha were unusually beautiful. There was a profuse amount of them. The death of Mrs. St. Clair was extremely sad, particularly to those of her Clarinda friends who had known her in childhood and girlhood days here. She was a beautiful woman and was talented in many ways, particularly along a musical line, and was a proficient pianist and pipe organist. Her death occurred very suddenly, when it was thought that she was recovering from her serious illness and that she could go from the hospital to her home in a few days.
The following obituary was read at the services Tuesday afternoon:
"Helen Wikel Welch was born at Clarinda, Iowa, July 8, 1886, and died at Aberdeen, S. D., Jan. 24, 1919, after four weeks illness. Her death was caused by pulmonary embolism from pneumonia. She was the daughter of W. W. and Minnie B. Welch and grew to womanhood in Clarinda, graduating from the Clarinda high school in 1904. She attended Northwestern university at Evanston, Ill., for several years where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Upon her return to Clarinda she taught in the public schools for several years. Since early girlhood she was a faithful member of the First Methodist Episcopal church, all of which time she was very active in the Sunday school; and for a number of years very efficiently presided as pipe organist for the church. On Aug. 24, 1909, she was married to Paul S. St. Clair of Oklahoma City. Okla., at which place they lived for several years, afterward moving to Omaha and from there to Aberdeen, S. D., where she resided with her family at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, P. S. St. Clair, and three small sons; William, aged 8 years; Robert, aged 6 years; John Paul, aged four years. She also leaves her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Welch of Omaha, and her brothers and sisters Phillip H. Welch, Margaret C. Welch, Ruth H. Welch, Edith M. Welch, and Edgar W. Welch all of Omaha Nebr., Earle R. Welch of Moline, Ill., and Mrs. Max E. Brown of Red Oak, Iowa, also her grandmother, Mrs. C. J. Hinman of Clarinda. Mrs. St. Clair was a splendid example of true Christian womanhood, and even in her last trying illness realizing her serious condition was cheerful and patient to the last, leaving this life as calmly and fearlessly as she had always lived. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 30, 1919

DIED AT ABERDEEN, S. D
The funeral of Mrs. Helen St. Clair, formerly Helen Welch of Clarinda, was held Tuesday afternoon at the M. E. church, Rev. Woodard of Shenandoah and Rev. Cable in charge. Mrs. St. Clair lived in this city most of her early life, graduating from the Clarinda high school, and then from the Northwestern university at Chicago, afterwards teaching in the local high school. She was married to Paul St. Clair, and to them were born three sons, all of whom survive and Mrs. St. Clair moved to Oklahoma City, Okla., then to Omaha, and from there to Aberdeen, South Dakota, where her death from pneumonia occured. The deceased was 32 years of age at the time of her death. She died Jan. 22, 1919, at 7 a.m., from pneumonia. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 30, 1919

The death of Rev. J. F. St. Clair, a former pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Clarinda, was announced in the Des Moines Captial of Wednesday, which said:
"Rev. J. F. St. Clair of Indianola, formerly of Des Moines, died last night at Methodist hospital after an illness of five weeks.
Dr. St. Clair is a widely known Methodist minister. For twenty years he has been interested in the financial matters pertaining to the Methodist church, acting as assistant to Bishop Homer C. Stuntz of Omaha.
He aided in the raising of funds for the Methodist hospital here, and for Bethany hospital in Kansas City.
Later he was identified with American University in Washington and Methodist churches in all parts of the
counrty.                                .    , '
Dr. St. Clair is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. J. P. Newell of Indianola, and three sons, Dr. F. P. St. Clair, of Clarion, P. S. St. Clair, of Yankton, S. Dak., and W. H. St. Clair of Clarion.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at Indianola." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 21, 1921

Mrs. Flossie Schenck Stafford, wife of Harry La Vern Stafford, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Schenck, seven miles northeast of Clarinda at 9:10 o'clock Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, 1918. The cause of her death was influenza-pneumonia. She was nineteen years of age. Besides her husband and parents she leaves an infant son, Donald La Vern; a sister, Neeva; and brother Paul. The funeral was to be held this afternoon at 1:15 at the family residence. There were to be services in the Clarinda cemetery at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 24, 1918

Flossie Schenck Stafford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Schenck, died Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock, at the home of her parents. Death was caused from influneza and pneumonia. She is survived by her parents and husband, Harry Stafford, infant son, Harry Laverne, and one sister, Neeva and a brother Paul.    She was nineteen years of age, and had been ill but a short time. Funeral services were held at her parents residence, seven miles   northwest of Clarinda, at 1:15 Thursday afternoon, and a short service held at the Clarinda cemetery at 2 o'clock. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 24, 1918

YOUNG MOTHER DIES
Mrs. Flossie Schenck Stafford, who has been ill with Spanish Influenza for some time died Tuesday evening, at 9:10, October 22 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Schenck.
She is survived by an infant son born just a few days ago, Donald Lavern, and husband, Harry Lavern Stafford, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Schenck, a sister Neeva and a brother Paul. The funeral leaves the residence today at 1:15 and a service will be held at the grave at the Clarinda cemetery, conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable.
The cause of her death was influenza pneumonia, complicated with heart trouble. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 24, 1918

Flossie Fay Schenck Stafford died at the home of her parents Oct. 23, 1918. She was the youngest daughter of William and Georgiana Schenck, was born near Hawleyville. March 30, 1899; being at the time of her death 19 years, 6 months and 22 days. At a critical, time she was officted with Spanish Influenza and finally heart failure resulted in her death. She was a patient sufferer for over a week. All that loving hands and medical aid could do was done for her, bat the disease was too great for her strength.
Flossie was a cheerful girl making the home and neighborhood more cheerful and happy by her presence. She attended Clarinda school up within a few weeks of her marriage to Harry L. Stafford of Conway on Oct. 24, 1917. Sad to say she was buried on her 1st aniversary, Oct. 24, 1918.
Flossie leaves to mourn her untimely death a young husband, an infant son, Donald Lauern who was born Oct. 14, 1918 a father and mother one sister Neeva, one brother Paul and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery where services were conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable.
The family has the heart felt sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 31, 1918

"Phobe Ellen Young was born in Mills county, Iowa, Aug. 11, 1853, and passed to the other world from her home at Clarinda, Iowa, in the early hours of Christmas morning, 1919. Her age at her death was 66 years 4 months and 14 days.   Away back in the years of the middle   fifties she moved with her parents to Cass county, Nebr., where she grew   up into womanhood.    She lived there until July 29, 1874, where she was united in marriage to Milton Stafford of Clarinda, Iowa.  With her young husband she came to Clarinda where her home has been ever since, with the exception of five years spent in Dakota. Six children were born to this union; two of them, Roy and Carl, died in infancy.   The four living children are Mrs. John Havens of Norton, Kans; Robert Stafford of Forestburg, S. D.; Sergt. Leonard Stafford of the Eighty-first division of the   United States army, and Mrs. Frank Harris of Clarinda.   These children with the husband mourn the loss   of a devoted mother and a faithful wife. Besides the immediate family she leaves a sister, Mrs. Jane Back of Los Angeles, Calif., and a brother, David A. Young of Murray, Nebr.  When a young girl she gave her heart to her Heavenly Father   and   joined   the Methodist Episcopal church of which organization she has been a faithful member all of these years.   Her faith never faltered even as her feet touched the chill waters of death.   Her sickness was of very brief duration, just thirty-three hours. She seemed to have a presentment of her impending departure, for to her husband, as he tenderly cared for her, she said she would leave him at Christmas.    She was prepared to go, and went as one who would take a journey to a better land: An eloquent tribute was paid her by her husband, who said: "She was truly a Christian woman, for I had a chance to know."  Nothing better could have been said.   She will be laid away today in the midst of her entire living family and friends.   In the language of the Psalmist.   "We bow heavily as one who mourneth for a mother."
The above obituary of Mrs. Milton Stafford was read at her funeral by Rev. J. M. Williams, who officiated at the services which were held in the Methodist church at 2:30, Sunday afternoon. Hymns were sung by a quartet consisting of Mrs. James G. Scroggs, Mrs. Myrtle Nies, Claude Annan and James Keeran. The bearers were Robert Stafford and Sergt. Leonard Stafford, sons of the deceased; Frank Harris, Steve Aikman, Ross Knox and John Ellison. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 1, 1920

Phobe Ellen Young was born in Mills county, Iowa on the eleventh day of August, 1853, and passed to the other world from her home at Clarinda, Iowa, in the early hours of Christmas morning, 1919. Her age at her death was 66 years, four months and fourteen days. Away back in the years of the middle fifties she moved with her parents to Cass Co., Nebr, where she grew up into womanhood. She lived there until July 29, 1874 when she was united in marriage to Milton Stafford of Clarinda, Iowa. With her young husband she came to Clarinda where she home has been ever since with the exception of five years in Dakota.
Six children were born to this union, two of them Roy and Carl died in infancy. The four living children are Mrs. John Havens of Norton, Kans.; Robert Stafford of Forrestburg, So. Dak.; Sgt. Leonard M. Stafford of the 81st Division of the U. S. Army; and Mrs. Frank Harris of Clarinda. These children with the husband mourn, the loss of a devoted mother, and a faithful wife. Besides the immediate family she leaves a sister, Mrs. Jane Back .of Los Angeles, Cal., and a brother David A. Young of Murray. Nebr. ,
When a young girl she gave her heart to her Heavenly Father and joined the Methodist Episcopal church, of which organization she has been a faithful member all of these years. Her faith never faltered even as her feet touched the chill waters of death. Her sickness was of very brief duration, just 33 hours. She seemed to have a presentiment of her impending departure, for to her husband, as he tenderly cared for her, she said that she would leave him at Christmas. She was prepared to go, and went as one who would take a journey to a better land.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Methodist Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. M.
Williams, the burial being made in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 1, 1920

Stafford, Roger W. - Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Stafford were called to mourn the death of their 13 months old babe, Roger W. Stafford, Sunday night, from pneumonia, at their home in southwest Clarinda. The funeral was held Tuesday at 4 p.m. conducted by Rev Fisher. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 4, 1908

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Stafford in southwest Clarinda was saddened Sunday night by the death of their youngest child, Roger W., aged thirteen months. The little boy was as well as could be until the latter part of last week, Saturday being the first day on which he was known to be ill. Evidently he had taken a severe cold from the wet weather and low temperature and it soon developed into pneumonia, and Sunday night at a quarter past ten the little one passed away.
The bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of all. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at four o'clock at the home, Rev. W. T. Fisher conducting the services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 2, 1908

Mary Ellen Stahl, wife of Samuel A. Stahl, living in the east part of the city died Sunday morning after a protracted illness due to liver trouble which for years has caused her much pain and distress. Just prior to her death she had been bedfast only two weeks but the disease had troubled her more or less for sixteen years. Mrs. Stahl was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hoskins and was born in Bureau county, Illinois, Sept. 5, 1856. She lived with her parents on their farm in that county until her marriage on December 10, 1875 to Mr. Stahl who had come the year before from Pennsylvania where all of his relatives still reside. The Hoskins family moved to Page county in 1883 and Mr. and Mrs. Stahl followed them one year later, moving onto a part of Mr. Hoskins' large farm southwest of town where they remained until eleven years ago at which time they came to Clarinda and have since made their home in the city.
To Mr. and Mrs. Stahl seven children were born, six of whom are now living. All of the children live in this city except one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Thompson, of Ft. Collins, Colo,, who has been at her mother's bedside for the past week. The remaining children are Mrs. Hannah Thompson and Mrs. Bessie Pelley and the three boys still at home, Edmond, Herman and Harry. There are nine grandchildren. The deceased is survived also by two sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Savage, of Gravity, and MissTrissy Hoskins, and Sherd, John, Kale and Wal, all of Clarinda.

Mrs. Stahl was a faithful member of the United Brethren church having joined that church with her husband many years ago. The funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at one. Rev. Van Horn, of Gravity, preaching the sermon. The body will be laid to rest at the Rawlings cemetery east of town. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 31, 1906

Mrs. Sam Stahl died Sunday morning at her home in east Clarinda from liver complaint. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Van Horn of Gravity. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 2, 1906

Miss Ann Eliza Stake passed to her reward early Sunday morning at her home, where she has been living with her parents on the farm south of Page Center. The funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the home, by the Yorktown Methodist pastor, Rev. Clarence Moore, interment in Summit cemetery north of Yorktown.
Born near Summit, la., Nov. 16th, 1880, she accompanied her parents to Page County in 1882, and has been their constant companion since. She was taken ill the 13th of February, but after two weeks seemed to be better, again declining a month ago. During two weeks past her surviving sisters, Misses Mary and Martha Stake and her parents have been with her constantly, all being done that mortal hands could do; but God had called her. The family have many friends who sympathize with them in their loss. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 9, 1921

Miss Ann Eliza Stake. [Corrspondence of The Journal]— Miss Ann Eliza Stake was born near Summit Nov. 16, 1880, and moved with her parents to near Page Center, Iowa, in February, 1882, where she lived till the time of her death, whicn occurred at 5 o'clock on Sunday morning, June 5, 1921, at her home. She has made her home with her a parents for the past fifteen years, where she has been a constant companion to her father and mother. She was taken ill on the 13th of last February. After two weeks she seemed to improve, but began to decline about a month ago, failing more rapidly the last two weeks. All was done that loving friends could do but God had called her. Her death resulted from pneumonia. She was loving and patient through all her illness, never complaining. She leaves to mourn her departure, her father, mother, and two sisters, Martha and Mary Stake of Yorktown, Iowa, who were privileged to be with her and care for her doing all her illness, besides other relatives and friends. Freed from earth's sorrow's, subject to mortals sojourning here below, to her the Savior has opened the beautiful mansion, and how she has come all their beauty and glory to know. Funeral services were held from the home on Tuesday afternoon, June 7, at 2 o'clock, by Rev. Clarence Moore of Yorktown. Burial was in Summit cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 16, 1921

Eli Stake, an old soldier and former resident of this of this county, died Friday at his home in Burchard, Neb., aged 72 years. The remains were brought to Yorktown and the funeral held Sunday. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 2, 1911

Mrs. George W. Standage - Lottie J. Stewart was born in McHenry Co.Ill., on the 17th day of February, 1848, and passed away from this life after a lingering illness early on the morning of the 2nd day of March 1921, from her home in Clarinda, Iowa, at the age of seventy-three years and fifteen days. She was the daughter of Chas. F. Stuart of McHenry county, her mother passing away when her sister was a babe of but three days. She never knew the touch of her own mother, which experience made her take an unusual interest in children and young people everywhere. She loved to mother folks.
She lived in the home of her father and grew up to young womanhood until Feb. 6, 1866 when she was united in marriage with a young returned soldier, and an old school mate, George W. Standage, with whom she has walked hand in hand these fifty-five years. This union has been a very happy one and the home was a Christian one in its happiest sense. Three children came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Standage, the first leaving them in infancy. The loss of their first born, was the occasion of the conversion of the parents. Of this fact our sister often spoke. Two sons with the father and husband remain to tenderly remember this mother and wife. They are Arthur and Howard, both of Page Center. Six grandchildren are included in her family.
In 1868 with her young husband she left her Illinois home and started to the great west in a covered wagon, they first settled in Mitchell Co. Iowa, staying there but a year, and again moving, this time to Page Co., Iowa arriving in this County on the 15th day of Sept. 1868. They settled on a raw tract of land near Page Center which is now the old home place where they reared their family and is still in possession of the children. Our sister set up housekeeping in this prairie home 12x16 without plaster the first winter, often alone for several days while the husband went to a distant town for supplies. In it all she was brave and never flinched. Her greatest happiness was with her loved ones.
In 1904 she with her husband came to Clarinda, and settled in the present Standage home where friends were always welcomed and the unseen guest was always recognized.
Our brother and sister were charter members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Page Center. In it they put the best years of their lives. They helped lay the foundation of this splendid county and their home was the stopping place of the Methodist minister. At the time of her departure she was a valued member of the Clarinda church, loyal to the preaching service and the service of prayer.
Two half sisters and a half brother are still living.     They are Mrs. Bella   Carr of   Dundee, Ills., Mrs. Emma Sanford of Wisconsin, and Harry Stewart of Chicago. For a number of years Mrs. Standage has been chaplain of the W. R. C. of Clarinda.      She was greatly devoted to this organization and interested in the   welfare of   the old soldiers.    
Her sickness dates back for about a year.    She seemed to enter into a physicial decline about a year ago. All that love and skill could do was resorted to, to keep her, but on last Wednesday  morning before the
hours of daylight the spirit of our sister slipped out to be with God. The heavenly father whom she trusted.   It was to her a coronation.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. J. M. Williams officiating. Interment was made in the Polsley Cemetery, near Yorktown. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 10, 1921

Mrs. George W. Standage.
Mrs. George W. Standage died at the Standage family home in Clarinda Wednesday, March 2, 1921, at. 3:30 a.m., after a long illness. The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock p.m. Friday, March 4, at the Methodist Episcopal church in this city, conducted by Rev. J. W. Williams. Interment will be in the Polsley cemetery. The late Mrs. Standage was 73 years of age the 17th of February, 1921. Her maiden name was Charlotte Josephine Stewart. She was born at Richmond, Ill., and was married to Mr. Standage Feb. 7, 1866. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Arthur C. Standage and Howard H. Standage. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 3, 1921

Mrs. George W. Standage.
The following  obituary   has been furnished The Journal:
"Lottie J. Stewart was born in McHenry county, 111., on the 17th day of February, 1848, and passed away from this life after a lingering illness early on the morning of the 2d day of March, 1921, from her home in Clarinda, Iowa, at the age of 73 years and 15 days.   She was the daughter of Charles F.   Stuart   of   McHenry county, her mother passing away when our sister was a babe of but three days.   She never knew the touch of her own mother, which experience made her take an unusual interest in children and young people everywhere. She loved to mother folks.   She lived in the home of her father and grew up to young womanhood until Feb. 6, 1866, when she was united in marriage with a young returned soldier, and an old school mate, George W. Standage, with whom she has walked hand in hand these fifty-five years.   This union has been a very happy one and the home was a Christian home in its happiest sense.  Three children came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Standage, the first leaving them in infancy.   The loss of this their firstborn, was the ocasion of the conversion of the parents.   Of this fact our sister often spoke.   Two sons with the father and husband remain to tenderly remember this mother and wife. They are Arthur and Howard, both of Page Center.   Six   grandchildren   are   included in her family.
In 1868 wiht her young husband she left the Illinois home and started to the great West in a covered wagon. They first settled in Mitchell county, Iowa, staying there but a year, and again moved, this time to Page county, Page Center which is now the old home Iowa, arriving in this county on the 15th day of September, 1868. They settled on a raw tract of land near Center which is now the old home place where they reared their family and is still in the possession of the children. Our sister set up housekeeping in this prairie home 12x16 without plaster the first winter, often alone for several days while the husband went to a distant town for supplies. In it all she was brave and never flinched. Her greatest happiness was with her loved ones.
In 1904 she with her husband came to Clarinda, and settled in the present Standage home where friends were always welcomed and the unseen guest was always recognized.
Our brother and sister were charter members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Page Center. In it they put the best years of their lives. They helped lay the foundation of this splendid county and their home was the stopping place of the Methodist minister. At the time of her departure she was a valued member of the Clarinda church, loyal to the preaching service and the service of prayer.
Two half sisters and a half brother are still living. They are Mrs. Salla Carr of Dundee, Ill.; Mrs. Emma Sanford of Wisconsin, and Harry Stuart of Chicago.
For a number of years Mrs. Standage has been chaplain of the W. R. C. of Clarinda. She was greatly devoted to this organization and interested in the welfare of the old soldiers.
Her sickness dates back for about a year. She seemed to enter into a physical decline about a year ago. All that love and skill could do was resorted to, to keep her, but on last Wednesday morning [March 2] before the hours of daylight the spirit of our sister slipped out to be with God. The heavenly father whom she trusted. It was to her a coronation.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in this city Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. J. M. Williams officiating.   Interment was made in the Polsley cemetery, near Yorktown. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 10, 1921

Edward Everett Standage, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Standage, was born in Clinton Co., New York, March 26th, 1843, and died at his home in Page Center on Thursday, Dec, 31, 1914, at 5 P. M. When a lad of twelve years his parents moved to McHenry Co., Ill., here he grew to manhood. In the spring of 1869 the family came overland to Page County. In October, 1879 he was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie A. Woodworth, to this union three children were born, Clyde E., Wm. L., and Hattie M.. Aug. 7th, 1881 little William passed away to his home on high. In the spring of 1883 Mrs. Standage contracted Scarlet fever and died March 6th. Clyde also died on March 15th, leaving little Hattie, who was also stricken with the dreaded malady and died March 23. The family all gone, Ed. turned to the scenes of his childhood for solace spending eight months in the east. In Dec. 1884, he again returned to New York and on the 31 he was again united in marriage, this time to Miss Alice C. Dawson. To this union was born four children, Harry B., Lucretia L., who died in infancy, Mary C, and Helen R., who with his boys and three brothers Peter, George and Charles, survive him. In early manhood he united with the M. E. church and for more than thirty years has been a faithful member. For more than two years the dreaded disease cancer had been his ailment the nature of which he was not fully aware of but when advised of what he had to deal with he awaited patiently the Call of His Master, to the home prepared for him. To the writer his death is a personal loss a friend of more than forty years standing part of the time a near neighbor and many times living in the same township voted for and saw Ed. elected assessor and justice of the peace which office he held at the time of his death and had so held since the early eighties. A good friend and neighbor has gone. Peace to his ashes. The stricken family have the heartfelt sympathy of all. The funeral was held at the M. E. church in Page Center on Saturday at 10 A. M., conducted by his pastor, Rev. Joseph Penn, interment in Polsley cemetery The pall bearers were his two brothers, Peter and George, his son Harry and two nephews, Lewis and Peter Standage and Port Stitt, a son-in-law. The music was by P. P. Castle, J. H. Gwynn, Florence and Lois Castle and Mrs. Ruby Nelson. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 7, 1915

Yorktown Items - Edward Everett Standage,  son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Standage, was born in  Chazy,   Clinton county, New York March 26, 1843.    When a boy of two years his parents   moved to Richmond McHenry  county, Ill., where he grew to manhood.   In 1868 he came to Page county  and  on  Oct. 15, 1876, he was married to Miss Lizzie A. Woodworth. To  this union  three   children were born, Clyde E., Wm.  L.   and Hettie M.   All   three chilhren and the wife passed away and after a time Mr. Standage married  again in 1884.   Miss Alice C. Ransom was the bride.   To this union   four children were born, Harry B. and Lucretia L who died in infancy, Mary C. and  Helen R. who with his   wife and  three  brothers, Peter George and Charles, survive him. For the last two years he had been declining  until he passed  away Thursday, Dec. 31, 1814, at 5:30, being nearly seventy-two years old. Burial was at Polsley. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 7, 1915

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Standage near Page Center, died at the home last Monday afternoon. The funeral services were held at Yorktown, Rev. Penn officiating. Burial was made in the Polsley cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 13, 1915

Northboro.
The funeral services of Peter Standage were held at the Methodist Episcopal church last Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Manning, after which interment was made in the Union Grove cemetery by the side of his wife, who preceded him to that better land thirteen years ago. Mr. Standage had the misfortune to fall, just five weeks before his death, during the icy time, and received injuries which finally terminated in pleuro pneumonia, and on the evening of March 6, death claimed him as its victim, in spite of all that medical aid and kind and watchful care could do. At times during his illness he suffered untold pain, but the last day or two of his life he seemed to suffer very little. He bore his sufferings very patiently and seemed ready and willing to give up this life whenever called for. He leaves his three children and one brother, besides a host of other relatives and friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 16, 1916

At the ripe age of nearly fourscore years and ten, Austin Stanton dropped peacefully into his last sleep, on April 20th, at his home just east of College Springs.   For fifty-five years he has resided in Page county, making his home at College Springs, where in his active life he was an influential member of the social and business world, being farmer, nurseryman, dairyman and manufacturer of fancy full cream cheese.   Until recently, when advancing years made him cease from active business, he had an ideal cheese factory, with cold spring water running through it, the   springs   that, with Amity College, gave the name to College Springs.  He has always held to the idea that no state   could equal Iowa, and no county equal Page county, being loyal to town and country. Recently he has had failing eyesight, but the clearness of his intellect has never dimmed, being   interested in public affairs.  He said recently to the Herald editor who visited this grand old man in his home that the news papers now are about all he had left to tell him of, what was going on in the world, which   he had always been so interested in.  All of our people recognized his sterling worth and integrity as a man and a citizen. He was one of our early pioneers, having left with his parents their early home in Ohio in 1848, coming down the Ohio River to St. Louis in a boat, then up the Mississippi to Keokuk, finally reaching Amity, la.    (now College Springs) in 1863.   Four children survive, Mary and Birney Stanton and Mrs. Jean   Cunningham   of College Springs, and Mrs. Anna Clelland of Arlington, So. Dak. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 2, 1918

Eleanor Elliott was born in Washington county, Pa., March 30, 1834 and died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Archerd in East College Springs, Sept. 12, 1918. On February 22, 1864, she was united in
marriage to Irvin Nye Staton [sic], with whom she lived to celebrate her golden wedding anniversary. Mr. Stanton preceded her in death two years ago. Mrs. Stanton is survied by one sister, Mrs E.F. Badger and eight children, Mrs Jessie Cook of Stanberry, Mo., Mrs Charity Rhodes of Denver, Wis., and Milo Stanton, Edward Stanton, Mrs Elizabeth Archerd, Miss Olive Staton [sic] and Joseph Stanton all of College Springs. The funeral services were held at the home Friday, Sept 13, at 2 o'clock pm conducted by Rev C.M. Ward, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the remains laid to rest in Maple Hill Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 19, 1918

Stanton, Irving - The funeral services of uncle Irving Stanton was held at the home of his   daughter, Mrs.
Elizabeth Archard last Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Carl Brown.   He lived longer than the alloted time to man, being about 82 years old.   He was always identified with the best interests of the community, raised a large family of children, several of whom are graduates of Amity college, and are today leaders in business and social circles in their respective localities.  He was a great worker, a good provider, and a kind father and husband and will be greatly missed in the home and community.  His body was laid to rest in Maple Cemetery, there to await the resurrection morn.    CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 24, 1916    

Burlington Junction (Mo.) Post.— Rodolph R. Staples, Sen., died at his home in Burlington Junction, at 4:40 o'clock Sunday afternoon, following an illness of several months. Death was due to pneumonia, brought on by a complication of diseases. Mr. Staples' condition has been critical for several days, and when he realized the end was drawing near, he gathered the family about him and with them arranged for the future. He remained conscious until death. His age was 62 years 5 months and 28 days.
Mr. Staples' health began to fail last fall when he suffered a severe attack of influenza, and was confined to his home for some time. While he recovered sufficiently to be able to attend to his business, he never regained his strength and three weeks ago he suffered a relapse and was confined to his home for several days. The family became very uneasy concerning his condition and as soon as he was able to travel Mr. Staples went to Rochester, Minn., to consult the Mayo specialists, being accompanied by his son, Lester O. Staples, and his brother, M. W. Staples. He returned home Saturday, May 20, and from that time his decline was rapid.
Rodolph R. Staples was born near Sparta, Monroe county, Wis., on Dec. 23, 1853. They came by ox team to Gentry county, Mo., and six years later they came to Nodaway county, locating near where Hopkins now stands. In 1877 the father bought a farm in Colfax township, Atchison county, which was Mr. Staples' home and where he engaged in farming and stockraising until December, 1904, when he built the present home on Roseberry avenue where the family since lived.
On April 9, 1886, Mr. Staples was united in marriage to Hannah Isabel Pine, daughter of Harrison and Elizabeth Pine, and to this union four children were born, all of whom, with Mrs. Staples, survive. They are Arville L., Weltha J., and Lester O., of Burlington Junction, and Rodolph R. Jr., of Yoder, Colo. Mr. Staples is also survived by two brothers, M. W. Staples of Burlington Junction and Marcus Staples of Bellville, Kan.
Mr. Staples was prominent in Masonic circles, being an old member of the local Masonic lodge.   He was a thirty-second degree Mason, taking the consistory degrees in St. Joseph, Mo., three years ago. He was also a Knight Templar and a member of the Moila Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Four years ago he united with the Methodist church and was an active and faithful member.
Mr. Staples served Burlington Junction as mayor and was elected a justice of the peace on the Republican ticket in the spring of 1915, which office he held at the time of his death. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 25, 1916

Chattie Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stapleton, born in Iowa, April 30, 1883, died at the Cottage
hospital in Creston, July 18, 1900, of typhoid fever. Rev. Henry Gillespie, of Clarinda, conducted the funeral service at the family home, two one half miles southeast of Spaulding, July 21. The remains were laid to rest in the Spaulding Prairie Lawn cemetery.— Creston Gazette. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 27, 1900

E. C. Stark, a young man living at Farragut, lost his life at Malvern last Friday evening at 5 p. m.   while employed as a brakeman on a westbound Burlington freight train.   He was just alighting from the train, as it slowed down in the yards, and he stumbled beneath the wheels of the Tabor & Northern train, which was approaching the station from the west.   His body was dragged a distance of about 60 feet and was terribly mutilated,  both legs being cut off near the body and was badly   mangled.   He   was a young unmarried man and was making his his second trip as brakeman when the fatal accident occurred. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 29, 1909

L. H. Stebbins, who has been seriously ill, died at his home in College Springs, late Thursday night, Jan. 6. For a number of years he had been failing and had been very frail. Two or three weeks ago he suffered a severe attack of la grippe, which his feeble strength could not stand. About a week ago he grew worse, suddenly, and his physician pronounced his illness pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Stebbins' adopted son, Frank Stebbins and his wife, from North Platte, Nebr., arrived Thursday and were at his bedside at the time of his death. Mrs, Stebbins' brother, Preston Woodmansee, of Leavenworth, Kan., also arrived Thursday. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 20, 1916

A Levi Hutchinson Stebbins, son of Seth and Jemina Stebbins, was born in Norwich, Vt., March 11, 1829, and died at his home in College Springs, la., Jan. 6, 1916, at the age of 87 years 9 months and 26 days. On March 11, 1857, he was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Woodmansee, at Denmark, Lee county, la. Immediately after their marriage they located in Washington county, la., where they lived on a farm until October, 1884. Thirty-two years ago they moved moved to College Springs, where they have since resided. To this union one child was born, who died in infancy. Soon after they adopted a child, who died at the age of five years. After this they became the foster parents of two or three children, only one of whom, Frank Stebbins, attained maturity. He is the father of Miss Bessie Stebbins, who has been making her home with her aged foster-grandparents for a number of years. The deceased was converted while young and united with the Congregational church. He and his wife united with the Methodist Episcopal church of College Springs, under the pastorate of Rev. A. B. Buckner, and has been a faithful, devoted, loyal member ever since, one upon whom you could always depend. He was always found in his place at prayer meeting, and at all the spirited services of the church, until he became so feeble physically, that he could not leave his home. In the death of Mr. Stebbins, his wife has lost a loving and devoted husband, the church a stalwart and true Christian, the relatives a loyal father, brother, uncle, a wise councilor and adviser, and one who was always true. The community has lost a good citizen, a loyal neighbor, and a friend to righteousness. The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Carl Brown, assisted by Rev. A. R. Munford and Rev. J. F. Mudd. The services were held at the home on account of the feeble health of Mrs. Stebbins. Burial took place in Maple Hill cemetery CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 20, 1916

Isabel Jarrett Steele, beloved wife of James Steele, died suddenly at her home in East Clearfield, Friday. March 23, 1917 at 1:30 p.m., aged 71 years, 6 months and 18 days.
She was taken seriously ill ten days ago. Her suffering was most intense for several days but was borne with the fortitude characteristic of a true and noble Christian. Mrs. Steele rallied from this attack and seemed on the road to recovery until a few minutes before her death therefore her sudden passing away was a great shock to her family and many loving friends. She was the daughter of Eiias and Fanny Jarrett who came from Roan county, North Carolina to Lee county, Iowa, in 1849. On September 28, 1870 she was united in marriage to James Steele also of Lee county, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Steele came to Page Co., Iowa soon after their marriage locating near Clarinda, where they resided for twenty-eight years. In 1898 they moved to Clearfield where they have since lived.
Mrs. Steele was educated at the Fort Madison college and for a number of years was a most successful teacher in the public schools of Lee county and taught several terms after her removal to Page county. Several of her pupils from Page Co. were present at the funeral.
She never lost her interest in educational work or current events, studying the great problems of the times with an earnestness seldom equaled.  
She was a true and consistent member of the Christian church until the time of her death. She possessed a noble character and was the highest type of true, womanhood, so self-sacrificing and a devoted wife and mother. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband and an only daughter, Elma, now Mrs. Frank Bye, of whom she often spoke to her friends, as her chum, also four sisters and one brother. Of these only one sister, Mrs. C. V. Courtright, and a niece, Mrs. Margaret Sloan of Kansas City, Mo., were able to be present, the others being prevented on account of old age and ill health.
While her untimely departure is a severe stroke to the family and a great shock to her friends, yet there is a true consolation in the thought that she examplified all thro life the faith and virtues for which eternal happiness is promised.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church, Sunday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by her pastor the Rev. J. W. Johnson. At the service the following hymns, her favorites, were sung: "Nearer My God to Thee," and "Asleep in Jesus," also a solo was rendered by Miss Opal Nelson.
A large crowd gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased, many former friends from Clarinda being present, Mrs C. T. Houston and Mrs. Mary Cagley coming on Saturday.
A number of friends aeompanied the bereaved ones to the cemetery where the casket laden with flowers which contained all that was mortal of this beloved woman, was tenderly lowered to its last resting place in the grave. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 29, 1917

G. F. Fisher received word last Saturday morning of the death of Mrs. Jas. Steele of Clearfield, who, with her husband and one daughter, lived for a number of years on a farm north of this city on Wall Street. Mr. Fisher went Saturday evening to the home of his son, Fred A. Fisher, at Gravity and Sunday morning, accompanied by his son, attended Mrs. Steele's funeral. Mr. Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Steele were long-time friends. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 29, 1917

Mrs. Isabelle Steele, wife of James Steele, died at Clearfield, Taylor county, Friday, March 23, 1917. The family formerly lived north of Clarinda on Wall Street in Nodaway township, where they made their home for twenty years. They have lived at Clearfield for the past fourteen years. Mrs. Steele was 71 years of age. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Christian church in Clearfield. The deceased is survived by her husband. George F. Fisher, Mrs. Mary Houston, Mrs. Levi Cagley and others from Clarinda attended the funeral. Both Mr. and Mrs. Steele were well known in the locality of Clarinda, and have many friends.
CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 29, 1917

The death of Mrs. James Steele occurred in Clearfield, la., Friday, March 23rd, at the age of more than 71 years. Mrs. Steele was once a school teacher in Page county, several of her pupils being present at the funeral, as also George Fisher who knew the family well when here.
Isabel Jarrett was the daughter of Elias Jarrett, who came from North Carolina to Lee county, la., in 1849. In 1870 she was united in marriage to James Steele, in Lee county, and they came to Page county, living near Clarinda for twenty-eight years, moving in 1898 to Clearfield. Mrs. Steele was educated in Ft. Madison college and taught school both in Lee and Page counties. She was a.member of the Christian church at Clearfield, where the funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. W. Johnson. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband, an only daughter, Mrs. Elma Bye, also four sisters and a brother, Mrs. C. V. Courtright of Kansas City being the only sister able to be present at the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 29, 1917

Grace Elizabeth Steer, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Steer was born at Missouri Valley, Iowa, February 28, 1917 and passed away after two weeks' serious illness at her home August 26, 1921, aged 4 years, 5 months and 28 days. She leaves her parents and one sister, Estella Fay, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The family has our sympathy as Thomas grew to manhood in this community. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1921

Fred Steeve died early morning at his home out near Page Center. He had been in poor health a long time, suffering from catarrah of head. He was one of our old settlers, was highly esteemed and a wealthy farmer. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 13, 1912

Steeve, Guy - Guy Steeve, the eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Steeve of Villisca, died at the sanitarium   Monday and the remains were shipped home for interment. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 11, 1912

Hannah Albertine Sundermann was born July 19, 1895, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Sundermann. She was confirmed in Immanuel Lutheran church April 4, 1909. On March 26, 1919, she was united in marriage with Adolf Steeve. She died March 31, 1921, having attained the age of 25 years 8 months and 12 days. She leaves to mourn her untimely decease her sorrowing husband, her parents, one brother, five sisters, her mother-in-law and many other relatives. The brother is George Sundermann, and the names of the sisters, Mrs. Albert Lambring of Seymour, Ind.; Mrs. D. B. Jensen of Breckenridge, Okla.; Mrs. H. C. Freudenburg of Clarinda, and the Misses Sophia and Amelia living at home. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 3, at St. John's Lutheran church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. O. Nieting. Interment in the Clarinda cemetery. The funeral was largely attended, those from a distance being Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lambring of Seymour, Ind.; Mrs. D. D. Jensen of Breckenridge, Okla., and William Meyers of Quitman, Mo.
"A loved one from us has gone,
A voice beloved is still;
Her presence we shall ever miss,
But we know it is God's will." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 7, 1921

Mrs. Adolf Steeve
Hannah Albertine Sunderman was born July 19th. 1859, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sunderman. She was confirmed in Immanuel Lutheran Shurch April 4th. 1909. On March 26th, 1919 she was united in marriage with Mr. Adolf Steeve. She died March 31st, 1921, having attained the age of 25 years 8 months and 12 days. She leaves to mourn her untimely decease her sorrowing husband, her parents, one brother, five sisters, her mother-in-law, and many other relatives. The brother is Geo. Sunderman, and the names of the sisters, Mrs. Albert Lambring of Seymour, Ind., Mrs. D. B. Jensen of Breckenridge, Okla., Mrs. H. C. Freudenburg of Clarinda, and the Misses Sophia and Amelia living at home.
Funeral services were held Sunday April 3rd at the St. Johns Lutheran Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. O. Nieting. Interment in the Clarinda cemetery. Funeral was largely attended, those from a distance being Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lambring of Seymour, Ind., Mrs. D. B. Jensen of Breckenridge, Okla., and William Meyers of Quitman, Mo.
A loved one from us has gone, A voice beloved is still;
Her presence we shall ever miss But we know it is God's will. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 7, 1921

Steeve, Henry - Special from Yorktown: The funeral of Henry Steeve was held Sunday at 2 p.m., at the North church cemetery, conducted by Rev. Jaebker. The services were short and the attendance was comparatively small. The family has the disease and were not able to be present. He was possibly 52 years old and besides his wife, sons and daughters, he leaves five brothers and two sisters; John, Bill, George, Lou and Martin. Bill lives at Optimo, New Mexico. Mrs. Henry Sunderman and Mrs. Will Huelle are the sisters. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 7, 1918

A highly esteemed citizen of Page county—one of her good and successful farmers—Henry Steeve—died at his home in Douglas township Saturday, Nov. 2, 1918, at 2 a. m., of pneumonia following an attack of Spanish influenza.  He had been ill some eight or ten days, and was taken with the disease after having brought home his son, Harvey, from north of Yorktown, Harvey having influenza. The father with parental solicitude and kindness wanted the son where he could care for him.    Others in the Steeve home are ill, or have been, with the same disease. The late Henry Steeve was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Steeve, and was born near Madison, Cook county, Ill. He had lived in Page county for forty-nine years.   He was brought here by his parents when he was one year old. The family on coming to Page county located in Douglas township where the father, fifty years ago, bought one-half of section 22.   He bought it before the family came here to live. The son, Henry Steeve, who has just passed away, lived on the north half of the same section 22, one and one-half miles northeast of Bethesda. In his boyhood Henry Steeve attended the public school in Douglas township and the parochial school connected with Immanuel Lutheran church in Nodaway township.   Farming was his life occupation.   He was married in the spring   of 1894   to Miss Elizabeth Herzberg, daughter of Mrs. Sophia Herzberg, now   living   near Vienna school house in Nodaway township. Besides his wife, Henry Steeve is survived by the following children: Harvey, Joseph, Paul, Stella, and Ren. Two children, Joseph and Edward, died at the ages of 5 and 7. Joseph lives one-half mile north of Yorktown, Harvey on the farm adjoining. The others are at the family home in Douglas township. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: John, in Harlan township William, in California, Louis P., in Clarinda, George, in California, Martin, on a part of the old homestead— in section 22, Mrs. H. H. Sunderman, near College Springs, and Mrs. William Huelle, near Madison, Neb. One brother, Fred, and two sisters, Elnora and Louisa, are deceased. The funeral was Sunday at 2 p. m. and was held on the grounds just outside of Immanuel Lutheran church, conducted by Rev. C. H. Jaebker, the pastor of that church, and burial was in the cemetery near the church. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 7, 1918

One of our successful farmers, Henry Steeve, of Douglas Twp., died Saturday, November 2, 118 [sic] at 2 A. M., of penumonia, following an attack of Spanish Influenza. He was taken with the disease after having brought home his son, Harvey from north of Yorktown. Harvey at the time being quite sick with influenza and his father wished to take him home where they could care for him.
Henry Steeve was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Steeve and was born near Madison, Cook County, Ill. He lived in Page Co. for forty-ine [sic] years having come here with his parents when he was a year old. Farming was Mr. Steeve's occupation. In 1894, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Herzberg, daughter of Mrs. Sophia Herzherg of Nodaway Twp.
Besides his wife he is survived by the following children; Harvey, Joseph, Jesse, Paul, Stella, and Ren. Two children, Joseph and Edward, died at the ages of 5 and 7 respectively. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: John, in Harlan Twp., William, in California, Louis P. in Clarinda, George, in California, Martin on a part of the old homestead, Mrs. H. H. Sunderrhan near College Springs, and Mrs. William Huelle, near Madison, Nebr. One brother, Fred and two sisters Elnora and Louisa are deceased.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock on the Immanuel Church lawn, conducted by Rev. C. H. Jaebker, the pastor of that church and burial was in the cemetery near the church. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 7, 1918

The funeral of John Steeve of Gravity was held in the M. E. church Tuesday. Mr. Steeve was a resident of near Yorktown for many years and was well known. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 24, 1914

DEATH OF JOHN STEEVES
Pioneer  Resident  Passes Away At Home of His Daughter in Gravity
A telephone message Monday from Gravity informed the grand army boys in Clarinda of the death of one of their number, John C. Steeves, who is one of the pioneer residents of Page County. He died Saturday evening at the home of his daughter, Ina, in Gravity, the cause being paralysis. Among those who went over Monday to the funeral were John Miller, Henry Loranz, Val Graff and George Fisher, the funeral being held Monday afternoon, and on Tuesday morning the remains were brought on the train to Yorktown, interment being in the Polsley cemetery near there, along­side of his wife who died some years ago.
Mr. Steeves was over 74 years of age, having been born in 1840 back in Ohio, where he was educated, coming to Iowa and settling first in Van Buren County, but later coming to Page County where he lived on the McKie farm of 322 acres south of town, which he owned. He was married in 1859 to Mary Knox, of Ohio, enlisting shortly afterward in the civil war, in Co. H. of the 19th la., where he served for three years, being absent from his company only 24 hours during that time, and taking part in many important battles, including Prairie Grove, Vicksburg and the siege of Mobile. Five children survive, William of New Market and Charles in South Dakota, besides the unmarried daughter, Ina, of Gravity, all of whom were at the funeral, and two married daughters living in Kansas who were prevented from coming by sickness, Ella and Elizabeth. The services in Gravity were conducted by Rev. C. W. Posten, the Methodist minister, assisted by the Christian minister. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 24, 1914

The death of Louis Phillip Steeve occurred Sunday night at his home on W. Main street in Clarinda. He was a well known land owner and farmer in Page county for a great number of years and has made his home in Clarinda for some time.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the home and services were conducted by Rev. Nieting of the Lutheran church.
Louis Phillip Steeve was born on Feb. 2 1867 the sixth child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steeve at Matterson Cook county Illinois. In 1869 his father moved to Douglas township Page county Iowa where the deceased grew to manhood. At the age of fourteen years he was confirmed in the Immanuel Lutheran church. In 1903 he was united in marriage to Miss Latseba Stuart to which union were born two daughters Marion and Elinore. In 1912 he moved from the farm to Clarinda where he lived to his death. His decease was caused by a growth of the stomach and complications of other diseases. He attained the age of 52 years 11 months and 29 days. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and two daughters, four brothers John and Martin Steeve both of Page county; George and William Steeve both of Orange, California and two sisters Mrs. H. H. Sunderman of College Springs, Iowa and Mrs. J. W. Huelle of Meadow Grove Nebraska. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 5, 1920

In the death toll of the winter, Louis P. Steeve has been taken. He died last Sunday in this city. He was a well known and highly respected man, with a host of friends; had long been a farmer in Page county, northwest of Clarinda; was an industrious and prosperous farmer, but recently had heen in ill health at his home in this city, although able to he about until a short time before his demise. He will be much missed from this community, his good qualities having endeared him to those who knew him. His funeral was held from the family home, yesterday, at 3 p.m., conducted by Rev. O. Nieting, who read the following obituary at the service:
"Louis Philip Steeve was born on the 2nd of February, 1867, the sixth child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steeve, at Matteson, Cook county, Ill. In 1869 his father removed to Douglas township, Page county, Iowa, where the deceased grew up.  At the age of 14 years he was confirmed in the Immanuel Lutheran church. In 1903 he was united in marriage with Miss Latseba Stuart, which union was blessed with two daughters, Elinore and Marion. In 1912 he moved from the farm to Clarinda, where he lived to his death, which occured Sunday evening. Feb. evening, Feb 1. His decease was caused by a growth in the stomach, together with a complication of other diseases. He attained the age of 52 years 11 months and 29 days. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and two daughters, four brothers, John and Martin Steeve, both of Page county; George and William Steeve, both of Orange, Calif., and two sisters, Mrs. H. H. Sunderman of College Springs, la., and Mrs. J. W. Huelle of Meadow Grove, Nebr."
Two duets, "Asleep in Jesus," and "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," were sung by Mrs. J. G. Scroggs and Mrs. Myrtle B. Nies. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 5, 1920

Louis Phillip Steeve
Louis Phillip Steeve, one of Page County's pioneer settlers and most prominent farmers, passed from this life Sunday evening at 8:30 o'clock at his home in Clarinda. Mr. Steeve would have been exactly 63 years of age had he lived until Monday morning. Death was due to a general breakdown, from which he had been suffering for the past two years. Private funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the family home, conducted hy the Rev. O. Neiting. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery.
Louis Philip Steeve was born in Cook County, Ill., February 2nd, 1867. He was one of thirteen children born to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steeve, both of whom have preceded him to the great beyond. When Mr. Steeve was 2 years of age he moved to Page County, with his parents, to a farm nine miles northwest of Clarinda. When 14 be became confirmed in the Immanuel Lutheran church.
Mr. Steeve has lived at or near the old family homestead all his life with the exception of 7 years ago when he and his family moved to Clarinda. During his residence in Clarinda, on West Main street, he has managed his farms from the city. He was united in marriage Feb. 24th, 1903, with Miss Seba Stuart, daughter of Justice and Mrs.W. Stuart of this city. To this union were born two daughters, now pupils in the Clarinda high school. The daughters are Eleanora and Marion. Besides his wife and two daughters, Mr. Steeve is survived by four brothers and two sisters. They are: William and George of Orange, Calif., John, who lives south of Clarinda, Martin, of near Bethesda; Mrs. H. H. Sunderman, of College Springs; and Mrs. Mary Huelle, of Meadow Grove, Neb. All the relatives named were here to attend the funeral, except the two brothers at Orange, Calif. O. Stuart, an uncle of Mrs. Steeve and his son, of Harlan, also were here to attend the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 5, 1920

Ruth Marie Steeve, aged 5 months four days, passed away at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Steeve on west Garfield st. Tuesday    morning.    She was the daughter of Mr. and    Mrs. Frank Steeve, who live 8 miles northwest of Clarinda.    Besides  her parents and grandparents,  she  is survived by one sister, aged two and a half years.    Funeral services were held from the residence of Frank Steeve at 2:30 in the afternoon Wednesday and services at the Immanuel Lutheran church with Rev. Jaebker, officiating. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 1, 1920

Ruth Steeve, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steeve, died Tuesday, June 29, 1920. She had been ill about three weeks. She leaves to mourn, her parents and one sister, Paula, grandparents and greatgrandparents, and many other relatives. The funeral was held at the North church, and interment was at that cemetery on June 30. In loving remembrance of our daughter, Ruth Marie, born Jan. 20, 1920; died June 29, 1920, age 5 months and four days:
We loved her, oh! perhaps too well, We had a little treasure once. She was our joy and pride. We loved her, oh! perhaps too well, For soon she slept and died. All is dark within our dwelling, Lonely are our hearts today, For the one we loved so dearly Has gently passed away.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steeve. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 8, 1920

John Steeves died Saturday night at the home of his daughter in Gravity, Iowa, following a stroke of paralysis, aged 74 years.   For many years Mr. Steeves lived on a farm southwest of this city and was well known throughout the county.   The funeral was held Monday at the home in Gravity, there being present from this city Geo. Fisher, Henry Loranz, V. Graff and J. N. Miller.   The remains were shipped to Yorktown Tuesday and laid to rest in the Polsley cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 24, 1914

Mrs. John C. Steeves of Taylor county died Saturday night at the home of her brother J. R. Knox, in northwest Clarinda, where she had been a week or more receiving medical treatment from her physicians. Her health had been poorly for several years as a result of bright's disease and she was brought here by her husband. Mrs. Steeves was 68 years, 8 months and 2 days of age at the time of her death. She was a native of Ohio and with her husband came to Page county soon after the close of the civil war and settled out near Page Center where they lived until about eight years ago when they moved to Taylor county. She was the mother of eight children five of whom survive her. For many years she had been a consistent member of the M. E. church, and Rev. Abel conducted short services Tuesday at 10 o'clock at the Knox home and also at 1. p. m. at Page Center where she was laid to rest. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 18, 1908

Mary Agnes Knox was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, near Cambridge, Oct. 11, 1839. At the age of 17 she came to Iowa with an older sister with whom she lived near Pittsburg, Van Buren county. It was at that place she met and was afterward married to John C. Steeves April 5, 1860, at the age of 20 years. When the country called for volunteers the husband went, leaving the young wife with a babe at home while he fought for his country.
At the close of the war they loaded their effects into the one wagon and made the trip overland, a distance of some 600 miles, settling on the farm they purchased near Page Center, where they lived for 36 years, enduring the privations of life in a new country and enjoying the prosperity of later years. Eight years ago Mrs. Steeves moved with her husband and family to Taylor county, settling on a farm 3 1/2 miles south of Gravity. While she has been in poor health for a number of years, her illness had not assumed a serious aspect until last November, when she was taken suddenly and seriously ill and since that time her suffering has been intense. Acting upon the advice of her physician at Gravity she came to Clarinda last Monday, June 8, for further medical advice but it was too late, and on Saturday night, June 13, 1908, she suddenly and peacefully passed away at 10:30 at the home of her brother, J. R. Knox, in northwest Clarinda, aged 68 years, 8 months and 2 days, the cause of her death being heart trouble due to Bright's disease.
Mrs. Steeves was a member of a large family of nine children, all of whom have now passed to the Great Beyond but the brother, J. R. Knox. She was also the mother of eight children, five of whom are living—William M., of New Market; Mrs. Nellie Waters, of Liberty, Neb.; Mrs. Lizzie Talbert, of Cashion, Okla.; Charles R., of near Gravity, and Ina May, who remains in the home with the husband and father. The other children, Edwin C, Ida M. and John C. jr., died in infancy and early childhood.
It can well be said of Mrs. Steeves that she was a thorough and faithful Christian wife and mother. She was a member of the United Presbyterian church for a number of years, when she united with the Methodist Episcopal church of Page Center and continued a faithful member of the same until her membership was transferred to the Methodist church of Gravity. She was always in attendance at services when health would permit, the last service she attended being Easter Sabbath.
Mrs. Steeves held her loved ones up to the grace of God by continual prayer and faultless example, enduring pain and sorrow with true Christian fortitude and carrying the sunshine of a white soul into her daily and hourly life. She was one of the pioneers of Page county whose life has been always a blessing to all around her.
Mrs. Steeves has twenty-six grand­children, one of whom, Stacy Steeves, of New Market, acted as pall bearer at the funeral this afternoon. The other pall bearers were her two sons, C. R. and W. M. Steeves, her nephews Thomas Knox of College Springs and John R. Knox jr., of Clarinda, and grand nephew Herman Knox.
The services this morning at the home at 10 o'clock were short but very impressive. Music was furnished by the Methodist church of this city. At the services at 1 o'clock at Page Center the ladies' quartet of the Methodist church of Yorktown sang several very beautiful selections. Both services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Abel1, pastor of the Methodist church of this city. His text was verse 40 of the 11th chapter of Hebrews, the theme being 'The Unseen Witnesses in Life's Conflicts." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 16, 1908

Charley Stephens, son of Vincent Stephens, died at his home in Bedford last Tuesday.    He lived in Hawleyville when he was a boy. He had been in a hospital in St. Joseph, Mo., for some time, but came home before he passed away.  He   leaves a wife, a mother, a brother and sister to mourn their loss.   He was engaged in the hardware business in Bedford for many years and was a good man. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 13, 1917

Mrs. J. W. Stephens, living on a farm near Hamburg, shot herself in the head one day last week.  Leaves a husband and several children. Tired of life.  Her troubles not known. SHENANDOAH WORLD, Shenandoah, Iowa, Dec 7, 1897

New Market Herald, Aug. 5: Lizzie Vandevender was born near Hepburn, Iowa, May 28, 1863, and died at her home Aug. 1, 1920, at the age of 57 years 2 months and 3 days. She was married to John P. Stephens Jan. 25, 1882. To this union was born four children, Bessie V., Jesse Earl, Nellie Mae and Lennie Edith. Bessie C. hav ing preceded her mother in death five years ago. She is survived by her husband, her children, her aged mother, one brother, Lewis Vandevender and six grandchildren. She was a kind and loving mother, and a patient sufferer for more than three years of ill health. She was a kind, good woman and as long as her health permitted was always ready and willing to help whenever she was needed. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church at Guss, Monday, Aug. 2, 1920, conductd by Rev. E. S. Menoher of Villisca. Interment was made in the Guss cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 12, 1920

Alva Stevens, a well to do farmer living down near Blanchard, committed suicide yesterday afternoon by shooting himself through the heart. No cause given for the deed. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 19, 1912

Stevens, Avery - The Fourth of July brought sorrow to the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Stevens of Shenandoah, by the drowning of their 16 year old son Avery about four o'clock that afternoon. With five other boys he went to the river for a bath, and not knowing how to swim waded into the stream in trying to cross it when a swift under current caught him and he went down. One of the boys who had swam across tried to save him but could not in the surging waters of the stream. Word was sent to town and soon hundreds of people were at the scene trying to recover the body by every effort possible, but no clue could be found until Monday morning, when it was seen caught in the brush some distance down the river. He is said to have been a bright boy and had decided to prepare himself for the ministry. Mrs. Stevens was in Kansas at the time visiting her father but arrived home about the hour of the finding of the remains. It was indeed a sad affair, aud should be a warning to other careless boys around a body of treacherous water. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 9, 1903

A three year old child of George Stevens, living three miles south­west of Yorktown, died Sunday evening, July 7, from drinking carbolic acid. The acid was diluted one half and was in a bottle in the stable, where it was used for veterinary purposes. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 18, 1912

Ira B. Stevens died at his home in Peru, Ind., Thursday, Nov. 9, 1905. So states an obituary notice taken from the Peru Journal and mailed The Democrat by request of Mrs. Stevens. The family resided in this city for several years and all will regret the sad news. He was 75 years of age. For several years past he had been engaged in the roofing business there, and about two years ago fell from a building and never recovered from his injuries, although able to follow his business until the Sunday before his death. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 16, 1905

Ira B. Stevens who formerly lived in this city for several years died at his home at Peru, Indiana, last Thursday from the effects of an injury received two years ago, when Mr. Stevens fell from a building which he was roofing. He was75 years old at the time ot his death but despite his age and injury he has been able to continue at his trade until less than a week before his death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 17, 1905

Mrs. Mary Stevens, mother of C. S. Buchtel, died Monday morning at the Buchtel home, at 1 o'clock. Short services were held Tuesday morning, and the body was taken to Bussey, la., for interment, Mrs. Stevens' husband being buried there. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 23, 1921

Blanchard.
Jan. 18—Mrs. Stevens, who has been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Calvin Clark, of North Star, died Tuesday afternoon about 1:30 after an illness of but a few weeks with grippe. The funeral arrangements have not been made. Their many friends extend their sympathy at this time. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 20, 1916

Mrs. Rose L. Stevens, mother of Mrs. Charles Koons, passed away early Wednesday morning, at the home of her daughter, adjoining the Henshaw Hotel in Clarinda. Short funeral services are being held at the daughter's home this Thursday morning, the remains being then taken for interment in Red Oak, where deceased has been living with her son Harry Stevens, and the funeral is being held there this Thursday afternoon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 9, 1920

Stevenson, Amanda - The death of Miss Amanda Stevenson occurred at Sterling Kansas. The funeral was held at the Reformed Presbyterian church southwest of Clarinda, Friday Jan. 30. Interment was in the church cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 9, 1920

Miss Amanda Stevenson. The funeral of Miss Amanda Stevenson who died at Sterling, Kans., was held at the Reformed Presbyterian church in Harlan township, Friday, Jan. 30, 1920, conducted by Rev. S. J. Johnson, Interment was in the cemetery on the church grounds. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 5, 1920

Sarah Amanda Stevenson
The funeral of Miss Sarah Amanda Stevenson, who died last Wednesday, January 28, at the home of relatives in Sterling, Kans., was held Friday afternoon from the Reformed Presbyterian church, Rev. S. J. Johnston conducting the services. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Sarah Amanda Stevenson was born at New Concord, Ohio, March 4, 1855, and was 65 years of age at her death. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stevenson, both of whom have gone to their reward. Practically all of her life was spent in Page county, until 5 years ago when she went to Sterling, Kans., where she has since been among relatives. Miss Stevenson is an aunt of Elmer and Thomas Stevenson of Harlan township. The only near relative surviving Miss Stevenson is a sister, Mrs. F. J. McCrory, of Denison, Kans. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 5, 1920

The body of James Stevenson who died at Parnell, Mo., was brought here on Monday and funeral services were held at the U. P. church on Monday at 10:30 a. m., conducted by Rev. Frank Caughey, after which the body was taken to the Snow Hill cemetery, where it was laid by the side of his wife. Mr. Stevenson had once been a resident of this vicinity, owning the farm northwest of Coin, which Ira Lavely now owns and lives on. He had been in poor health for over a year. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 7, 1918

The body of James Stevenson who died at Parnell, Mo., was brought here for burial Monday morning. Funeral services were held at the U. P. church at 10:30 a.m. after which the remains were taken to the Snow Hill cemetery and laid beside that of his wife. Mr. Stevenson had formerly lived on a farm northwest of town where Ira Lavely now lives and had many friends and acquaintances among the older settlers. [PAPER?]

Jane M. Stevenson was born in Louisa county, Iowa, on Feb. 27, 1852, and died at Gentry, Ark., March 15, 1921. Mrs. Stevenson came to Page county in the fall of 1865, and was married to Thomas Stevenson May 31, 1870. To this union were born six children, four of whom survive: Mrs. Millie Black of Clearfield, Iowa, and Ette, James, and Elmer Stevenson, all of Clarinda. Mrs. Stevenson was preceded in death by an infant son, and by a daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, who died Dec. 22, 1887, and by her husband who died Jan. 8, 1916. Mrs. Stevenson's death is a real loss to her family which she so faithfully mothered; to this community in which for fifty-six years she lived an exemplary life and to the Covenanter church of which she was a loyal member from childhood. She will continue to live, among us and speak to us in the life and character of her children. The funeral service was conducted by her pastor, M. S. McMillan, in the Covenanter church, on Friday afternoon, and the body was laid to rest in the nearby cemetery. Those attending the funeral from a distance  were Mrs. Stevenson's daughter, Mrs. Black, husband and family of Clearfield, Iowa; her sister, Mrs. Emma Ballard of Redfield, Iowa; her brother, Lyle Stevenson, wife, and children, of College Springs, Iowa, and her cousin, Stewart Carlisle, of Waho, Nebr. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 24, 1921

Mrs. Jane M. Stevenson. Another old Page County resident was laid to rest Friday, Mrs. Jane M. Stevenson, whose funeral was held from the Covenanter Church south of town, conducted by the pastor, Rev. M. S. McMillan, and attended by many who had known and learned to love her. Mrs. Stevenson passed away March 15th, at Gentry, Ark.
Born in Louisa County, Ark., Feb. 27th, 1852, Mrs. Stevenson came to Page County, Iowa in the fall of 1865, and was married to Thomas Stevenson May 31st, 1870. Of the six children, four survive, Etta, James and Elmer Stevenson living near Clarinda, and an older daughter, Mrs. Millie Black of Clearfield, Iowa. The husband passed away Jan. 8th, 1916.
Mrs. Stevenson's death was a real loss to the family, whom she has so faithfully mothered, to the community, where for the past fifty-six years she, has lived a most exemplary life and, to the Covenanter
Church of which she has been an exemplary member from childhood.
She will continue to live among us and speak to us in the lives and characters of her children.
Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mrs. Stevenson's daughter, Mrs. Black, with her husband and children from Clearfield, her sister, Mrs. Emma Ballard of Redfield,  la.,    her    brother Lyle
Stevenson and family from College Springs, and her cousin, Mrs. Stewart Carlisle of Wahoo, Nebr. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 24, 1921

Jane M. Stevenson. A telegram Tuesday forenoon told of the death of Jane M. Stevenson at Gentry Arkansas, where she and her daughter Etta had gone to spend the winter. Mrs. Stevenson has been in frail health for some years, but her fatal illness was of short duration.   The message stated that her son James and her daughter Etta would arrive at Clarinda with the body Wednesday evening and that the funeral would be on Friday. The hour of the funeral is not yet fixed. Obituary will appear next week. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 17, 1921

Nellie Gray Stevenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Robert Stevenson, who died at her home in this city on Sabbath evening   last, was born September 28. 1875, on the farm formerly occupied by the family southeast of Clarinda, residing with her parents until her death.   Until recently she enjoyed good health, but in January last was seized with an attack of la grippe which developed into severe   pneumonia, carrying her off at the early age of 27 years. The late Miss Stevenson was an exemplary young woman and much respected.   She was born, baptized and brought up in the Reformed Presbyterian church.    Many years ago she publicly confessed Christ as her Lord and Saviour and was received into full communion of the visible church.   For a time she had her membership in the Presbyterian church of this city during the pastorate of Dr. T. C, Smith.   She bore her illness with patient and calm resignation to the Divine will, and died in the confident hope and assurance of everlasting life in heaven.   The scripture promise which was her favorite and which she quoted when nearing the end was John 11:2, In my my father's house are many mansions, if it were not so I would have told you.  I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and receive you unto myself that where I am there ye may be also.  This text formed the subject of the address given at the burial survices at the home this morning by Rev. J. W. S. Lowry, who,     at   the   request    of the family, conducted the solemn exercises.   The interment took place at the Covenanter cemertery, amid the genuine sympathy and sorrow of a large company  of relatives and friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 4, 1903

Miss Nellie Stevenson died Sunday evening at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Robt Stevenson in southeast Clarinda. She had been sick some time and about two weeks ago an operation was performed by physicians but it failed to save her life. Miss Nellie was 28 years of age and a mild mannered, affable and intelligent young lady. Her untimely death in the ambitious period of maidenhood is deeply regretted by all who knew her. The funeral took place Tuesday from the residence, conducted by Rev. Lowry and her retains laid to rest in the Covenanter cemetery southwest of the city. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 6, 1903

One of the oldest settlers of Page county, Robert Stevenson, died at his home on East Waiter street in this city, Friday evening, Sept. 3, 1920. Mr. Stevenson was born in Preble county, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1830. In 1848 he came to Louisa county, la. He was united in marriage June 1, 1852, at Burlington, la., to Miss Mary M. Fales. In the fall of 1854 they came to Page county, which has been their home ever since. They took a homestead on land a mile and three quarters southwest of Clarinda, which is now the John Steeve farm. When their log cabin was built the next spring they went there to live and resided there continuously until 1903 when they came to Clarinda to make their home. When Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson came to Page county there were only three houses in Clarinda. Thirteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson, one of whom was born in Louisa county, the other twelve upon the old home place in this county. Mrs. Stevenson and five of the children survive the husband and father. The children are Mrs. Mary White, Clarinda; Mrs. William Arthur, Woodland Park, Colo.; John Stevenson, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. E. D. Patterson, Siloam Springs, Ark.; Herbert Stevenson, Los Angeles, Calif. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:30. The services were conducted by Rev. M. S. McMillan of the Reformed Presbyterian church in Harlan township. Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson were charter members and among the organizers of that church. The church was established within a year or so after they came to Page county. At the funeral music was given by members of the church choir. Burial was in the cemetery at the church. Mr. Stevenson was a fine man— companionable, straightforward, honorable. It would seem that this mention of his demise would be incomplete without at least brief reference to his distinguishd personal appearance. He was an unusually tall man, of commanding proportions, and despite the weight of his recent years he walked with shoulders well back and with form as erect as a soldier's. He will be much missed by many people in this vicinity. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 9, 1920

Robert Stevenson passed away the evening of September 3rd,   at his home at the corner of E. Water and 13th Streets.   The funeral was held Monday afternoon, from the home, conducted by Rev. M. S. McMillan, interment being made in the cemetery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church south of town.   Mr. Stevenson was nearly ninety years of age at time of death, having been born Sept. 19th, 1830, back in Ohio, being the son of Thomas Stevenson.   He has been an eye witness to many important events in the making of this country, and goes to meet a well earned reward. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 9, 1920

Robert John Stevenson.
Mrs. Robert Stevenson has received the sad news of the death of her son, Robert John Stevenson, who died at Los Angeles, Calif., Nov. 17, 1921, from cancer of the stomach.
Mr. Stevenson had been in poor health since last summer, but did not know of his serious condition until the physicians told him an operation would be necessary. Upon further examination it was found that an operation would not save his life.
Mr. Stevenson will be remembered by many as a former resident of Page county, he having been born on the old homestead two miles southeast of Clarinda, Oct. 28, 1868, and was in his fifty-fourth year. The many friends of Grandma Stevenson sympathize with her in her sorrow. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 24, 1921

Thomas Stevenson was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, April 21, 1840, and died at his late residence in Harlan township, Saturday morning, January 8, 1916, after an illness of four weeks duration.
Mr. Stevenson emigrated to Iowa with the other members of his family in the spring of 1861, and settled on the farm which has since been his home, located two and one half miles southwest of this city.
On May 31, 1870, he was united in marriage to Jane Stevenson, and five children were born to this union, four of whom survive, one daughter, Margaret, having died in 1887.   The four surviving children are  as follows: Mrs. Elmer Black, of Clearfield, Iowa; Miss Etta, James and Elmer,   all of whom reside in Harlan township. Mr. Stevenson has been connected with the Covenanter church during his long residence in this county and the funeral services were conducted at the home on Monday, January 10,  by the Rev.  S. J. Johnston, of New Castle, Penn., and his remains were laid to rest in the Covenanter cemetery in Harlan township. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 11, 1916 

Thomas Stevenson was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, April 21, 1840, and died at his late residence in Harlan township, Saturday morning, January 8, 1916, after an illness of four weeks duration.
Mr. Stevenson emigrated to Iowa with the other members of his family in the spring of 1861, and settled on the farm which has since been his home, located two and one-half miles southwest of this city.
On May 31, 1870, he was united in marriage to Jane Stevenson, and five children were born to this union, four of whom survive, one daughter, Margart, having died in 1887. The four surviving children are as follow Mrs. Elmer Black, of Clearfield, Iowa; Miss Etta, James and Elmer, all of whom reside in Harlan township. Mr. Stevenson has been connected with the Covenanter church during his long residence in this county and the funeral services were conducted at the home on Monday, January 10, by the Rev. S. J. Johnston, of New Castle, Penn., and his remains were laid to rest in the Covenanter cemetery in Harlan township. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 13, 1916

One who long had been a resident and highly respected citizen of Harlan township, Page county, Thomas Stevenson, died at his home in that township, Saturday morning, Jan. 8, 1916.
He had been ill for four weeks. The deceased was a native of Muskingum county, O. He came to Page county, la., with the members of his family, in 1861, and since that time has lived two and one-half miles southwest of Clarinda, on one of Harlan township's fine farms. He was married May 31, 1870,
to Miss Jane Stevenson. Five children were born to them. One daughter, Margaret, died in 1887. The surviving children are Mrs. Elmer Black, Clearfield, la.; Miss Etta Stevenson, James Stevenson and Elmer Stevenson, who reside in Harlan township. The deceased was a member of the Covenanter church in Harlan township. His funeral was held at the family home, Monday, conducted by Rev. S. J. Johnston of New Castle, Pa. Interment was in the Covenanter cemetery in Harlan township. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 13, 1916

William McKee Stevenson was born in Ohio, August 7, 1827, and died at the home of Mr and Mrs. Thos. Stevenson two mile southwest of Clarinda, Thursday, February 1st, 1906, in his seventy-ninth year.
Mr. Stevenson has been seriously ill since last August from kidney disease with complications.
The deceased lived for a time at Bloomington, Ind , and came to Des Moines, Iowa in 1851 and lived in connection with the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian congregation. He moved to the bounds of Rehoboth congregation, Louisa county, in 1865. He came to Page coumy in 1867 where he made his home until 1880 when he moved to Jewell county, Kansas where his home continued to the present.
On the 10th of last November he came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Stevenson, Mrs. Stevenson being his daughter. He has been helpless most of the time and suffered much and bore this affliction with Christian patience and resignation. He was tenderly aud faithfully nursed by his daughter and family, assisted by his son, Lisle Stevenson, of College Springs, until he entered into rest.
Mr. Stevenson was married three times and was left a widower the third time many years ago. He is survived by eleven children—six sons aud five daughters, viz: George, Charles, Rev. James R., W. Lisle, John and Marion, and Jane, Emma, Sarah, Clara and Margaret. Mr. Stevenson was brought up of Christian parents in the Reformed Presbyterian church and enjoyed a long life of communion with God. He has two brothers living, Robert Stevenson, of Clarinda, and John Stevenson, of Washington, Iowa. Also one sister, Mrs. John. McElheney, of Olathe, Kans.
Mr. Stevenson often expressed his reliance upon Christ as his Saviour and his trust in the many precious promises of God's holy word. "He that believeth in me, though dead, yet shall he live." CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 6, 1906

The   little   son  of  Charles Stewart died at his home east of town at 8 o'clock Saturday night, and was burried at 11 o'clock at Shearer cemetery, Rev. Jacob Hygema of Shambaugh conducted the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 7, 1916

Stewart, Harry —Soldier. From Mrs. Pearl Jolliff The Journal has received a clipping from a Loveland. Colo., newspaper, giving particulars of the death of her son, Harry F. Stewart, formerly of Page county. Mrs. Jolliff writes from Loveland under the date of Dec. 22, 1918. In her letter she says: "My son, Harry F Stewart, enlisted in the National Guard at Villisca, Iowa, June 4, 1917, enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Infantry; was sent to France in October, 1917; was wounded March 9, 1918; died of his wound Oct. 27, 1918. The Loveland paper says:
"Mrs. Pearl Jolliff, 335 East Twelfth street, received word from the war department last evening, telling of the death of her only son, Harry F. Stewart who was with the famous Rainbow Division. The telegram stated that Private Jolliff died Oct. 27 of infection of hemorrhage following an incision in his wound. A letter to his mother describes the manner in which he received the wound:
'My Dear Mother:   "I will write you a few lines to let you know that I have been discharged from the hospital, and am in a rest camp for from one to six months, regaining strength.     I am feeling pretty good; my leg bothers me a little.   It will take some time to get back to my same self again, but I am coming fine and dandy.   I want to get back to my company.   I wish I could explain what kind of a company I am in. I am under secret orders; also, am on detached service with the French: when I am in Bolsis, France.  Oh, yes, you asked how I was wounded.  I was putting a wounded fellow on a stretcher and a hand grenade exploded about three feet behind me.   I was lucky only to get one piece, so I  got a stretcher for myself.  Well, Ma, I will close, hoping to hear from you soon. —Your Son, Harry.'
Harry F. Stewart was born in Shambaugh, Iowa, Sept. 22, 1890.   He enlisted Aug. 5, 1917, in Company F One Hundred and Sixty-eighth U. S. Infantry of the famous Rainbow Division, a division made up early of picked men from many states.   He was on the transport, General Grant, which had to turn back when far out at sea and put up in New York for repairs.   He was in the first of the heavy fighting in March in which the American forces engaged, and was wounded in the leg by a hand grenade, March 9, 1918, during a severe battle, when he was stooping to help a wounded comrade onto a stretcher. He died October 27, 1918.             
This is a short summary of a short life, but a life that was a Christian's and a soldier's. His was a soldier's inheritance. His great-grandfather fought during the war of 1812. His grandfather served with the Seventy-five Illinois infantry during the Civil war and was crippled during that struggle. The deceased was an ardent admirer of his grandfather and often said when a child that he wanted to be a soldier and a Christian like Grandpa.
A mother's only son and child—both mother and son have given the last full measure of devotion to their country's welfare. He was a dutiful son and warmly and unselfishly devoted to his mother's and stepfather's comfort.
The hearts of the city go out to the bereaved and they salute the soldier who found his last resting place on the field of honor. And long may our land revere and honor the memory of such worthy heroes and honor those who have given of their heart's best to their country's good." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 2, 1919

HARRY STEWART DIED
FROM WOUNDS IN BATTLE
A clipping from a newspaper published in Oklahoma, sent to Clarinda friends by Mrs. Pearl Joliff, the mother of Harry F. Stewart, tells of the death of her son in France. Harry was born in Shambaugh, Sept. 22nd, 1890, and when the war began enlisted in Co. F. 168th Inf. On March 9th, 1918, he was wounded in one leg by a hand grenade, while helping to lift another wounded man on a stretcher. He accordingly was compelled to go on a stretcher himself, to the hospital, where he was getting along nicely, so he wrote to his mother, until infection set in from the wound, as a result of which he passed away October 27th. Harry was an only son of his mother, who has the sympathy of many friends in her great loss, being another woman who has given her son for the cause of liberty. Harry came from fighting stock, his great-grandfather having fought in the war of 1812, while his father served with the 75th Infantry during the Civil war. When only a small boy he said he wanted to be a soldier and accordingly enlisted at the outbreak of the war, being one of our volunteers from the Clarinda-Villisca company. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 9, 1919

Helen Sarah Stewart, the little baby daughter of William Stewart, colored, was buried yesterday having died on Tuesday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 21, 1905

Mrs. O. P. Stewart died at her home in southwest Clarinda last Saturday morning, from the effects of a carbuncle on her face. Funeral services were held at the home on Sunday afternoon at four o'clock, by her pastor, Rev. IlgenFritz, and the body was taken to Blanchard for burial. Deceased leaves a sorrowing husband and two little children, besides a host of friends.
Nellie Barnhill was the youngest daughter of Wm. T. and Mary Barnhill. She was born in Jones county, Iowa, March 5, 1870. When a child she removed to Harlan, Iowa, with her parents, and thence to Stuart, Holt county, Neb., returning to Iowa and locating at Blanchard in 1887. She was married to O. P. Stewart on February 1893, by Rev. Meredith. Two children have blessed their union. The older is now six and the younger four years old. Mrs. Stewart united with the Evangelical church when she was but a girl eighteen years of age, but after returning to Iowa she became connected with the M. E. church, of which she has been a faithful member ever since. Besides her immediate family, she leaves an aged father and mother, two sisters and a brother to mourn her loss. She and her family have been residents of this community for about six years.
Short services at the funeral were conducted by the Royal Neighbors, of which she was an honored member. Music was furnished by a quartet from the M. E. choir, consisting of Misses Letitia Greene and Delia Osborn, and John and Orie Keener. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 14, 1900

Walter Stewart, a brother of Mrs. G. L. Dunham of Clarinda, died at his home at North Platte, Nebr., Monday, Feb. 28, 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Dunham of this city were at North Platte last week because of her brother's death. Walter Stewart was born in New York state. He was 59 years of age. His funeral was held at North Platte last Friday. He is survived by his wife and three sisters and three brothers— the sisters and brothers being Mrs. Robert Jamison, Maquoketa, la.; Mrs. Kenata Riser, Belgrade, Nebr.; Mrs. G. L. Dunham, Clarinda; John Stewart, Oklahoma; William Stewart, Miles, la., and Bert Stewart, California. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 9, 1916