Toay, Lillian

Essex Independent, Dec. 14: "After an illness of several weeks duration suffering from heart trouble and a general breakdown, Miss Lillian Toay passed from this life Monday morning at her home in Bingham. This news came to Essex friends of the family as a severe shock as few people knew that she had been ill. At the time of death Miss Lillian was 27 years of age and leaves to mourn, father and mother, who made their home with her, and two brothers, Elmer Toay of Chariton, Iowa, and Wilber Toay of near Shenandoah. Miss Toay spent about fourteen years of her life at a telephone operator and was considered very efficient in the work. Six years of this time was spent in the telephone offices of Shenandoah and eight years she was in charge of the central office in this city. During her sojourn in our little city she made many good loyal friends. A couple of years ago she decided that the work as operator was too much for her, so she resigned and purchased the little general store at Bingham and moved to that place and took the active management of the business and was assisted by her father, Who is also station agent at that place. A few weeks ago she was forced to quit work and took to her bed, gradually getting weaker until the end came Monday." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 20, 1917

Tobin, Robert

EDITOR'S SON IS KILLED.
While waiting to board a train for Arizona for his health, W. J. Tobin, editor of Tobin's Weekly, was handed a telegram telling of the killing of his son, Robert, 19 years old, at Grandview, Mo. The young man was accidentally killed by a freight. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 11, 1916

Tollen, James' INFANT SON

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Tollen died Saturday and on Sunday eve was taken to Villisca for burial. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 7, 1904

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Tollen died Saturday afternoon about three o'clock and was buried in the cemetery at Villisca Sunday evening. Mrs. W. D. Reynolds, mother of Mrs. Tollen, came down and accompanied the funeral to that place. Mr. and Mrs. Tollen have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 5, 1916

Tomlinson, Mary A. Newham

M. A. Tomlinson.
A telegram was received in Clarinda Monday morning by F. N. Tomlinson informing him of the death that morning (Dec. 23, 1918) at 2:30 a.m., at Santa Barbara, Calif., of his mother, Mrs. Mary A. Tomlinson.    The telegram said that she "quietly and easily passed, away." Mrs. Tomlinson was stricken with paralysis last March.   Her son, F. N. Tomlinson, visited her after that at her California home, in April.   He then had as pleasant a visit with her as he could, saddened only by the apprehension that he was seeing her alive for the last time.   She was bright in her mind when he visited her and retained her mental faculties in good condition to the last.   After Mr. Tomlinson returned home she wrote to him about every three weeks. Mrs. Tomlinson's maiden name was Newham.   She was born in Hull,  England,  March 8, 1834, and was married in England . Sept., 18,    1855, to Thomas Tomlinson.  Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tomlinson came to the United States in October, 1864, with four children: P.N. Tomlinson, Emily (afterward Mrs. Charles Morris),  H.  E.  Tomlinson,  and  H. K. Tomlinson.    They were accompanied by Thomas Parrott and family.   They came to Amity township, Page county, Iowa, by the way of St. Joseph, Mo.   At that city they were suspected of being rebel spies. "The idea,"  P.  N.  Tomlinson says, "of suspecting green English people like we were, of being spies!"   At the hotel where the Tomlinson and Parrott families stayed over night the eleven of them, seven of whom were children, were  charged $108 for    supper,    lodging    and breakfast. That, of course, was an exorbitant price, and a charge not to be forgotten. Altogether nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tomlinson, the five in addition to the four previously mentioned, being George  and  Charles  S.   of Santa Barbara, Calif.; Bertha (now Mrs. Arthur Burson)  of Santa Barbara; Annie (now Mrs. M. A. Beagher) of Oakland, Calif., and Dr. R. P. Tomlinson of San Francisco, Calif.   The parents and two of the children have died at Santa Barbara, the deceased children being Mrs Emily Morris and Herbert K. Tomlinson. It is worthy of note that there have been only four deaths in the Tomlinson family in fifty-four years—the deaths being those just stated.   Incidentally it may be mentioned in this sketch that Thomas Parrott who came from England with   the Thomas Tomlinson   family   formerly    lived in Blanchard, where he was at one time postmaster.   Thomas Tomlinson and family moved to Clarinda in March, 1866. In this city the late Mrs. Tomlinson, conducted a millinery store successfully and her business was so extensive that at one time she employed seven trimmers. She and her husband with some of the children moved to Santa Barbara about twenty-two years ago.   The husband died at Santa Barbara sixteen years ago. The couple was a most worthy one.  They were devoted Methodists.   Mr. Tomlinson was a very fine singer and will be remembered by the older settlers here as a member of the old Clarinda Glee club of twenty-five and twenty-six years ago. The late Mrs. Tomlinson was a bright, able woman, of literary inclinations.   The late Col. W. P. Hepburn, former representatives in congress from this district—well remembered as one of the ablest men in the United States once said of Mrs. Tomlinson:    "She is one of the three best letter writers that I ever knew." Asked, with astonishment   why he   said that, Colonel Hepburn answered: "Because she always writes what one wants to know, and that is the test of a good letter writer.  Mrs. Tomlinson as a widow kept her own home in Santa Barbara. With her, making their home in her last months, were her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Burson (Bertha), and   husband,   and another daughter, Mrs. M.. A. Meagher of Oak land was with her mother at the last. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 26, 1918

A STRONG WOMAN GONE Papers recently received from Santa Barbara, California, give particulars of the funeral of Mrs. Mary Tomlinson, mother of Fred N. and H. E. Tomlinson, who passed to the Great Beyond on a recent Sabbath afternoon and was laid to rest in the Santa Barbara cemetery. Five sons and two daughters remain to revere the memory of a good mother. Mrs. Tomilson was a woman of uncommon mental and physical powers. In the early days of Clarinda she was in the millinery business here, at the time when St. Joseph was our largest nearby city, yet there were no railroads south, and the trip once a year by a buyer from each mercantile house had to be made in a wagon drawn by horses or oxen.
At the funeral, held in the Methodist Church in Santa Barbara, Rev. A. J. Hughes officiated, assisted by Chaplain J. A. Potter, with whom Mrs. Tomlinson had been associated in church work, the following, being read as a part of the funeral services:

This is a close of a long life, eighty-five years. Our friend was born across the sea, born nearer to Methodism. She was a Methodist Christian and Methodism adds something to a person. It is inspiring from all Christian faith and hope. All her life in this world religion was old to her. There are a great many people in the world today that talk of old time religion, it is like a great many other old time things. The church tells a different story.
I was into her room the other day. She looked up and said, "Do you think my father is calling me home?" I said, "Yes I think he is." I have no other message that could have given her more joy than that her father was calling her home.
First and last, Sister Tomlinson was a faithful mother and wife. The good woman and faithful mother is proven by the family she leaves behind. Have a right family, you will have a right church; unless you have the right family, you will not have a right church. And as we look upon her family we know she has succeeded, what more could she have done than what she has done for the world. Make right homes, and you make the church right. She has enriched the church and nation. I am sorry for those who have lost the friendship of this good woman, I am sorry that I have lost a friend. There will be a vacant seat in the church but we know she is where we will join her. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 30, 1919

Former Resident Passed Away

Mrs. M. A. Tomlinson breathed her last early Monday morning, Dec. 23, at her home in Santa Barbara, California, a telegram to this effect having been received by her son Fred N. Tomlinson in Clarinda, from his brother H. E. Tomlinson, who was present at his mother's bedside at the last, as were the two daughters, Mrs. M. M. Meagher   and   Mrs Bertha Burson, and the two sons George and Charles Tomlinson, whose home is in Santa Barbara.   The   burial took place in Santa Barbara the afternoon before Christmas.

Mrs. M. A. Tomlinson would have been eighty five years of age had she lived until next March. For
twenty years she has made her home in California, but for thirty two years before that lived in Clarinda, being one of our early residents, engaged in business here as a milliner in the days when St. Joseph was the town where merchants went in wagons each year to buy goods, being before the days of railroads and traveling men as we have them now. We expect to publish the obituary next week. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 2, 1919

Tomlinson, Thomas

It will be remembered by our readers that we mentioned a few days ago the fact of Father Tomlinson's serious sickness at his home in Santa Barbara, Cal. It was stated then that it was a question of only a short time until his illness would be terminated by death, as there was no hope of his ultimate recovery. Word has been coming to the Tomlinson brothers who live in this locality, every day as to his condition, but there was at no time any encouragement as to recovery. Yesterday just before noon Mr. Fred Tomlinson received a telegram informing him that his father had passed away at 2:35 o'clock in the morning and that the funeral would be held today. While the news was not unexpected, yet it came as a severe shock to the relatives and many friends in this locality for there was still a lingering hope that the life of this good man might be spared for some time to come. During his more than thirty years' residence in this locality, Uucle Tommy Tomlinson made friends and established a reputation for his goodness of heart and honorable purpose that was unsurpassed by any citizen of this town. He was in every way a lovable man, always kind and appreciative and always on the right side of everything that was good.
Thomas Tomlinson was born in Yorkshire, England, May 31, 1828. He was married to Miss Mary Newham, Sept. 18, 1855. In October, 1864, with his wife and four children, he started across the ocean to make his home in the new west and came direct to Page county, locating at College Springs. He later moved to Clarinda and this was his home until October, 1894, when he moved to Santa Barbara, Cal., and at this place he died, Jan. 26, 1903. It was a remarkable fact that his death was the first in the family for almost forty years. One child died in England at the age of three and one-half years, but otherwise, it has been a remarkable family so far as health is concerned. He leaves a wife and nine children, six of whom were at his bedside at the time of his death, the other three residing in this locality, F. N. in Clarinda, E. A. in New Market, and C. S. at Yorktown. Uncle Tommy, as he is familiarly known, was of a remarkably happy disposition and his cheery words and hearty laugh has helped to drive the blues away from many a one who was carrying a load of trouble. He was a remarkably fine tenor singer and during the years that he was a resident of Clarinda, he used his voice in helping church work and in all social gatherings, the evening was never complete until Uncle Tommy sung a song. One of his favorites was "To the West, To the West," and we   have frequently heard him tell of the influence that song had upon him while living in England when he first heard the song sung.     It   no doubt had a great deal to do with forcing the conclusion upon him that the right thing to do was to get his little family together and come to this land of the free with the broad prairies and every opportunity for a bright and hopeful future.  He was a devoted, earnest and consecrated member of the  Methodist church and was always ready to give of his time and his means for its advancement.  There are very few people living in this community who will not recall in some way some pleasant memory of Uncle Tommy, because of the generous and willing way in which he was ready to help others.  All will agree that he was a good man and no one can have doubt that he is today enjoying the reward of those who diligently seek and faithfully   serve   the great Master.  While it is true that the mortal remains of Uncle Tommy are taken from the sight of his friends, yet his good works and the pleasant memories associated there with are fresh and will always remain as pleasant memories of the associations enjoyed with him. All will join in a hearty expression of sympathy for the bereaved companion who remains for a little time on this side of the river with her affections divided by the loved ones here and the loved one there awaiting the Master's call when she too will be called to join the great throng. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 27, 1903

Thos. Tomlinson, a former resident here died at his home in Santa Barbara, Cal., Monday morning. He was the father of Fred Tomlinson of this city. He was in his 74th year. He left Clarinda in 1894. He came to Clarinda direct from England in 1864, and was an honored citizen of Page county for thirty years. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 29, 1903

Tompkins, Charlotte Meyers
Mrs. Charlotte Tompkins,
The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Tompkins, who died at her home near Page Center, March 31, 1921, was held Monday, April 4, at her home. Tbe service was conducted by Dr. W. C. Williamson, pastor of the United Presbyterian church of this city, of which she was a member, assisted by Rev. J. M. Williams, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, also of this city. The music was furnished by Mrs. J. G. Scroggs and Mrs. W. J. Scott. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery. The following is the obituary:
Charlotte Meyers was born in Oldendorf,   Germany,   Feb.   27,   1852. At the age of 17, in company with her brother, William,   she   emigrated to America and located in Page county, Iowa.   On the 8th day of January, 1874, she was united in marriage to James Tompkins, with whom she joyfully traveled life's pathway for forty-two years.   To   this   union thirteen children were born, to-wit: Etta, who departed this life March 12, 1883; Minnie who followed her April 19, 1903; Mrs. Clara   Riggle   of Shenandoah, Iowa; Mrs. Lena Bearce of Hiawatha, Kans.; Mrs. Grace Morley of Clarinda, Iowa; Mrs. Edna Dugan of Harlan township;   Mrs. Ruth   Robinson of Sheridan, Wyo.; Mrs. Ora Griffith of Modesta,   Calif.;   Helen   of Omaha, Nebr.; Ada of   Billings,   Wyo.; and Lulu, Charles and Roy in the home. Besides sixteen grandchildren she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Vonderfect   of   Bladen, Nebr., and four brothers, William of Northboro; Henry of Clarinda, Frederick of Gravity, and Frank of Shenandoah.
Shortly after her marriage, she with her husband united with the United Presbyterian congregation of Page Center as charter members under the ministry of Rev. D. C. Wilson, D. D., and at the disorganization of that congregation she, with her family, transferred her membership to the Clarinda congregation. In the church she served many years as an efficient Sabbath school teacher and the members of her classes will long cherish her fragrant memory; in the home she was pre-eminently a faithful wife and a tender and loving mother, and in the community she was ever serving the needy, the afflicted and the sorrowing. After a lingering illness of several months during which time all that skill and tender care could do for her restoration to health was done, she peacefully passed away at her home near Page Center on the evening of March 31, 1921.
"O rest that remaineth!
Blood bought and life paid, By Him upon whom
All our burdens were laid. Tho' we pass through temptations,
'Neath affliction's dread rod, There remaineth a rest
To the people of God."

The mother of Mrs. Tompkins, Mrs. Clara Meyers, passed away March 4, 1920, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Vonderfect, of Bladen, Nebr. Mrs. Meyers came to America to make her
home a number of years after her daughter, Mrs. Tompkins did. The farm where Mrs. Tompkins died had
been the family home for many years, it having belonged to Mr. Tompkins before their marriage. An old time friend of Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins has said regarding their home that it was an ideal one and that the spirit of hospitality manifested there made it one of the most pleasant places possible to visit. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 7, 1921

Tompkins, Charlotte Meyers - Charlotte Meyers Tompkins - Charlotte Meyers was born in Oldendorf, Germany, February 27, 1852.
At the age of seventeen, in company with her brother, William, she emigrated to America and located in Page county, Iowa. On the 8th day of January, 1874, she was united in marriage to James Tompkins, with whom she joyfully traveled life's pathway for forty-two years. To this union were born thirteen children: Etta, who departed this life, March 12, 1883; Minnie, who followed her April 19, 1903; Mrs Clara Riggle of Shenandoah; Mrs. Lena Bearse of Hiawatha, Kans.; Mrs. Grace Morley of Clarinda; Mrs. Edna Dugan of Harlan township; Mrs. Ruth Robinson of Sheridan, Wyo.; Mrs. Ora Griffith of Modesto Calif.; Helen of Omaha, Nebr.; Ada of Billings, Wyo. and Lulu, Charles and Roy in the home. Besides sixteen grand children, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Vonderfect of Bladen, Nebr., and four brothers: William of Northboro; Henry of Clarinda; Frederick of Gravity; and Frank of Shenandoah. Shortly after her marriage she with her husband, united with the United Presbyterian church of Page Center as charter members under the ministry of Rev. D. C. Wilson D. D. and at the disorganization of that congregation, she with her family transferred her membership to the Clarinda congregation.
In the church, she served many years as an efficient Sabbath school teacher and the members of her classes will long cherish her fragant memory. In the home she was pre­eminently a faithful wife and a tender loving mother; and in the community, she was ever serving the needy, the afflicted and tbe sorrowing. After a lingering illness of several months, during which time all that skill and tender care could do for her restoration to health was done, she peacefully passed away at her home near Page Center on the evening of March 31, 1921.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 p. m. from the home, conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. C.
Williamson. Rev. J. M. Williams led in prayer. Mrs. Ona Scroggs and Mrs. Drucilla Scott sang appropriate selections.     Interment   was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 7, 1921

Tompkins, James

James Tompkins.
Another of the early settlers of Page county, la., James Tompkins, has passed away. His funeral was held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., at the family home in Harlan township, conducted by Rev. Frank M. Caughey, pastor of the United Presbyterian church at Coin, and burial was in the Clarinda cemetery. These particulars concerning Mr. Tompkins have been furnished to The Journal for publication:
"James Tompkins was born in McKean county, Pa., Jan. 8, 1836, and died at his home near Page Center, la., Jan. 29, 1916, aged 80 years and 21 days.
He was the eldest son of James and Charlotte Tompkins. At the age of 9 years he with his parents moved to Washington, la. In early manhood he came to Page county, la., and settled on the farm where he resided at the time of his death. In the year 1874 he was united in marriage to Miss Charlotte Meyers. To this union were born thirteen children. Two of these, Etta May, who died at the age of 8 years, and Minnie Belle, who died at the age of 24 years, preceded him to the better world. The remaining eleven children,
with their mother, are left to mourn the loss of the one whom they valued as father and husband. They are Mrs. J. C. Riggle, Ottawa, Kan.; Mrs. Leonard Bearce, Hiawatha, Kan.; Mrs. G. E. Morley, Clarinda; Mrs. C. P. Dugan, Page Center; Mrs. J. C. Robinson, Jr., Grass Range, Mont., and Ada, Lulu, Helen, Charles, Ora and Roy, in the home. Soon after his coming to Page county, Mr. Tompkins united with the
United Presbyterian church of Clarinda, but after the organization of the congregation of Page Center United Presbyterian church, he transferred his membership to that church. He loved his church and although hindered in later years by physical diability and the infirmity of age from the attending upon public worship of Christ, he remained steadfast in his faith in Him.
Mr. Tompkins was a public spirited citizen, and took a lively interest in public affairs. He was successful in
business, honest in his dealings with men and ever showed an exemplary character. In his home life he showed himself a father worthy of the honor of his children. He ever sought to show them the way of true life and to direct them in the way to walk that way as they should walk. He ever showed by the instructions that he gave them that he would have them shun deceit and dishonest. He desired that they should live a life that ever craved to be virtuous and strive for the best. He ever taught them to shun evil companions and seek the best companionship. He ever desired them to seek the higher life in Christ. His married life was also exemplary. For forty-two years he has been to the one who especially mourns him, a faithful companion and an exemplary husband. He was one of the few remaining pioneers of this neighborhood
and the last of his family to answer the call that summons men to go forward into a better land. He shall be missed from his fireside, in the best life of the community and among his friends, be because of his steadfast devotion to the One who does all things well, we can rest in the assurance that a farewell has been said which shall in a brighter, better world become a greeting of welcome." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 3, 1916

James Tompkins 1836-1916.
James Tompkins was born in McKean county, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8th, 1836, and died at his home near Page Center, Iowa, Jan. 29th, 1916, aged eighty years and twenty days. He was the oldest son of James and Charlotte Tompkins. At the age of nine years, he with his parents, moved to Washington, Iowa. In early manhood he came to Page county and settled on the farm, where he rsided at the time of his death. In the year of 1874, he was united in marriage to Miss Charlotte Meyers. To this union were born thirteen children. Two of these, Etta May, who died at the age of eight, and Minnie Belle, who died at the age of twenty-four years, preceded him to the better world. The eleven children, with their mother, are left to mourn the loss of the one who they valued as father and husband.
Soon after his coming to Page county, Mr. Tompkins united with the United Presbyterian church at Clarinda, but after the organization of the congregation of Page Center United Presbyterian church, he transferred his membership to that church. He loved his church, and, although burdened in later years by physical disability, and the infirmity of age, from attending the public worship of church, he remained steadfast in his faith in Him. Mr. Tompkins was a public spirited citizen and took a lively interest in all public affairs. He was successful in business, honest in his dealings with men, and ever showed an exemplary character. In his home life he showed himself a father worthy of the honor of his children. He ever sought to show them the way of true life; and to direct them in the way to walk; he ever showed, by his instructions that he gave them, that he would have them shun deceit and dishonesty. He desired that they should live the life that ever craved to be virtious and strived for the best he ever taught them to shun evil companies, and seek the best companionship. He was one of the few remaining pioneers of this neighborhood and last of his family to answer the call that summons men to go forth into a better land.
He shall be missed from his fireside in the best life of his community, but because of his steadfast devotion to the One who does all things well we can rest assured that a farewell has been said which shall in a brighter, better world become a greeting of welcome. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 3, 1916

James Tompkins died at his home southeast of Page Center Saturday morning.   The death was a result of a severe stroke of paralysis which occurred Wednesday of last week. He had been in poor health for a long time.   This is a severe blow to the family as the oldest son, Charles, was taken ill Thursday of last week with appendicitis and brought to Kennelworth hospital and operated on last Thursday. He is reported to be doing nicely. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 3, 1916

James Tompkins
James T. Tompkins, eldest son of James and Charlotte Tompkins was born in McCain county, Pa., January 8, 1836 and died Jauuary 29, 1916 of paralysis, at the  age of 80 years and 21 days.  
At the age of nine years he moved with his parents to Washington, Iowa. In early manhood he came near Page Center, to the present farm a mile northeast of Page Center. Soon after, he united with the U. P. church in Clarinda. When theU. P. church was organized at Page Center he transferred his membership to that church. He loved his church and was a man that took a lively interest in public affairs.
In 1874 he was married to Charlotte Myers. To this union 16 children were born. Etta May, the eldest, died when 8 years old.   Minnie Bell at the age of 24.
Besides his wife, he leaves to mourn, the following children; Mrs. J. C. Riggles of Ottawa, Kans.; Mrs. Leonard Bearce of Hiawatha, Kans.; Mrs. L E Morley, Clarinda; Mrs. C. F. Dugan near Page Center; Mrs. J. C, Robinson Jr., Grass Range, Montana; Ada, Lulu, Helen, Charles, Ora and Roy are at home.
Mr. Tompkins is one of the few remaining pioneers and the last of his family to pass away. The funeral will be preached by Rev. Frank M. Caughey, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Coin, at the Tompkins home at 10:30 Tuesday morning. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 1, 1916

Tompkins, Minnie

Miss Minnie Tompkins died Sunday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Tompkins, near Page Center, after a long illness from heart trouble. She was about 25 years old and a bright and affable young lady. She was to have been married in Feburary last but the ceremony was delayed on account of her health. This feature adds sadness to her life history —being deprived of fulfilling the highest ambition of a pure and noble young womanhood. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 26, 1903

Tompkins, Minnie - Resolutions of Respect.
Left her earthly dwelling place near Page Center for her home in Heaven, April 19,1903, after an illness of several months, Miss Minnie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Tompkins. She made a public profession of her faith in Jesus November, 1890, and since then has lived a consistent life. She desired to live but was willing to die if it were God's will. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Munford, of College Springs. The bereaved friends have the sympathy of the entire community. Resolutions adopted by O. Y. P. C. U., of Page Center, concerning the death of Miss Minnie Tompkins, who was an active member ot this society.
Whereas our heavenly Father in his all wise providence has called away our highly esteemed sister who endeared herself to us all by her helpful kindness and cheerful nature all the time she has been with us.
Reserved, that we recognize that hand of an all wise Father, who doeth all things well.
Resolved, that we greatly feel and deeply regret her loss in our society and its work.
Resolved that this death which has cast a gloom of sadness over this community shall impress us as a society with the great importances of a more active christian life and that we and all with whom we mingle may be prepared for the heavenly home and the joyful summons, "Well done thou good and faithfull servant. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 28, 1903

Toner, John
Mr. John Toner, an old veteran of the Civil War, passed away at his home near Wray, Colo., March 25th, 1920, pneumonia being the cause of his death. Mr. Toner had reached tbe ripe old age of 80 years, 7 months and 21 days. The body, accompanied by his son, W. H. Toner, his daughter, Mrs. C. A. Veazey and his sister Mrs. Rosa Miller, was taken to Denver for burial. Short funeral services were held at his late residence by Rev. Gatley, pastor of the Methodist church.
John Toner was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, near Concord, on July 8th, 1838. At the age of six he moved with his parents to Lee County, Iowa. Then in 1854 moved to Page County, three miles south of Clarinda, where he resided until the spring of 1886, when he moved west to Wray, Colo.
Jan. 4th, 1872, Mr. Toner was united in marriage to Miss Anna Eliza Keer and to this union four children were born. Two of the children and the wife had preceded Mr. Toner to the heavenly home.
Mr. Toner devoted four years of his life to the service of his country during the Civil War, with Company C of the 5 th Iowa Infantry, receiving an honorable discharge from the service at the close of the war.
Due to the ravages of old age and its attendant ills, Mr. Toner had been in poor health for some time. He is survived by his son W. H. Toner and daghter Mrs. C. A. Veazey of Wray, Colo., and a sister, Mrs. Rosa Miller of Clarinda Iowa. During his long residence here, Mr. Toner enjoyed the friendship and esteem of many friends and of the community in general. He was a man of fine Christian character and had always been identified with a church organization, joining the R. P. church of Clarinda, Iowa, while quite young, of which he was a consistent member when moving west. Later he became a member of the Presbyterian church of Wray. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1920

Tonkinson, W.L. - W. L. Tonkinson, an old resident of New Market, died Wednesday, aged about 60 years, and was buried in the Hawleyville cemetery Thursday, Rev. Pruitt, of New Market, conducting the obsequies. Mr. Tonkinson had been in poor health for several months having had a stroke of paralysis. He leaves a wife and several children. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 8, 1901

Tourtleotte, Walter
Found Dead in Bed
Special to the Democrat.
Walter Tourtleotte was found dead in his bed on Monday morning near Rock Port, Mo., where he had been doing some work on his farm. Mr. Tourtleotte was an early settler of Atchison County, Mo. and resided for many years three miles west of Westboro. His health had been poor for some time which evidently resulted in his sudden demise. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 28, 1916 [buried Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Mo]

Townsend, David M.
The following obituary of David M. Townsend has been given The Journal:
David M. Townsend was born at Camp Grove, Ill., April 21, 1855; died at his home in Shenandoah, Feb. 4,1920, aged 66 years 9 months and 13 days.
He was married Feb. 9, 1874 to Miss Susanah Kellogg. To this union were born ten children of whom two, Elizabeth and John died in infancy. Those who remained to mourn the loss of their father are Henry of Fairbury, Nebr.; William of College Springs; Emma, Mrs. Seth Byers of Shenandoah; Perry of Loveland, Colo.; Charles of Torrington, Wyo.; Nellie, Mrs. Ora Burch of Los Angeles, Calif.; Jess of Braddyville; Harvey E. of Shenandoah. After spending the first six years of their wedded life in Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Townsend came to northwest Missouri. For nearly forty years their home has been near the state line, part of the time in Iowa, part of the time in Missouri, with the exception of a few years they spent in Nebraska. They recently moved to Shenandoah to be near their daughter, Mrs. Seth Byers. Brother Townsend was converted in a meeting held by Rev. Carney, shortly after they came to Missouri. He joined the Free Methodist church and continued a faithful member until he was called to join the Church Triumphant. Besides his children and devoted companion he leaves two brothers and two sisters. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 12, 1920

Townsend, David M.

An early resident of this vicinity passed away Feb. 4th in Shenandoah, David M. Townsend, at the age of nearly sixty seven years. Born April 21, 1853 in Camp Grove, Ill, he was married Feb. 9, 1874 to Miss Susannah Kellogg, and six years afterward they moved to this vicinity, living part of the time on one side of tbe state line, between Iowa and Missouri, and part on the other. The surviving children are Jesse Townsend of Braddyville, William Townsend of College Springs, Harvey E. Townsend of Shenandoah Mrs. Seth Byers of Shenandoah, Perry Townsend of Loveland, Colo., Charles Townsend of Torrington Wyo. and Mrs. Ove Burch of Los Angeles, Calif. Our brother who has passed away was a loyal and faithful member of the Free Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, also two brothers, two sisters and the children above named. Their home has recently been in Shenandoah. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 12, 1920

Townsend, Genivieve - Genivieve Townsend, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Townsend, passed away Sunday morning, at about 6:30, after an illness of but a few days. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church, Monday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Parker,. She was laid to rest in the Blanchard cemetery. She was four years and eight months old and was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Townsend. The entire community sympathize with the bereaved parents at this sad time. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 31, 1916

Townsend, Myrtle Elsie Fraker - Death of Mrs. Townsend.
Mrs. Myrtle Elsie Townsend, wife of Robert E. Townsend, passed away at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning at their residence four miles northeast Burlington Junction.  The funeral was held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, Harmon's funeral hearse being called on to take the remains for a thirty five mile drive to the Linden church, five miles north of Rockport, where after a short service, interment was had in the old home cemetery. Mrs Townsend was past 24 years of age and is survived by two children, a boy and a girl.     She is a niece of Tom Good, who is known in Clarinda as traveling salesman for the Nave-McCord Co., of St. Joseph. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 9, 1915