Harlin Hyatt Dead. Harlin Hyatt, one of Page County's oldest residents died last Wednesday after a protracted illness at his home in East River township. He was born in Cass county, Ind., March 22, 1828, He came to Page county while a young man and has since made this his home with the exception of four years spent in Nebr. He was always a strong believer in Christianity and was raised in the Dunkard belief and has always lived in harmony with that sect. He was the father of three children, one of whom is living, Lewis Hyatt, of Stockville, Nebr. Mr. Hyatt was seventy-four years of age. Bright's disease was the immediate cause of his death. The funeral was held yesterday at the late home of the deceased and was conducted by Rev. W. O. Hutchmgs, of this city. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 12, 1902

Obituary- Died, December 10, 1902, Harlin Hiatt at his home in East River township after an illness of nearly 2 years with bright's disease and when be heard his Saviour's voice he closed his eyes in death. Grandpa Hiatt was born in Cass county, Ind , March 22, 1828, moved with his family to Iowa in 1852 and has since made Page county his home. Grandpa Hiatt was well and favorably known as being an early settler here. He left a wife and many warm friends to mourn his loss. He has one son living in Nebraska. The funeral services were held at the Davis school bouse, conducted by Rev. W. O. Hutching, who spoke with deep feeling. The body was laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery.
Home is scarcely home without thee, Although we know thy pain is o'er. Our hearts are aching for thy presence. Yet they are gone forevermore. Beneath the sod thy form is resting But thy spirit has taken its flight, To the loving Gnd that, gave it, Out of darkness into light. Hour by hour we saw him fading, But we could not think death was so near
Till in his cold embrace we clasped him,
We could no longer keep him here PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 19, 1902

Harlan Hiatt died yesterday morning at his home in East River township. He had been sick a long time. He was one of our old settlers and honorable citizens. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 11, 1902

Robt. M. Hicks died at his home out nenr New Market, Oct. 22, aged 71 years, 1 month and 17 days. He was a native of Indiana and had lived here many years. The funeral took place Sunday and burial at Old Memory.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 29, 1908

Another Fatal Accident in County
The whole community was shocked to learn of the tragic death of Albert J. Higgins which occurred last Thursday afternoon at his farm home in Middle Fork township. Mr. Higgins had gone to the timber a short time before noon to get a load of wood and when he did not return for dinner his wife became alarmed and after searching for him a short time found him dead beneath a tree which he had felled. It is supposed that after the tree was cut it became lodged on the stump and in trying to dislodge it the unfortunate man fell beneath the log. His chest was mangled terribly and death was probably instantaneous—Mt. Ayr Journal. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 4, 1917

Sol Higgins.
Sol Higgins, uncle of Mrs. C. W Duke, died at the Duke home in Fort Logan,. Colo., Sunday, Jan. 6, 1918. He was 87 years of age last May. He had been failing for the past month but on the day of his death was able to take an automobile ride. After coming home he went to the couch to lie down and shortly afterward was taken with the stroke   of paralysis which caused his death in a few hours Mr. and Mrs.   Duke   came through with the remains from Fort Logan, taking them to Farragut, where the funeral will be held today, if Mr. Higgins' daughter arrives from Washington as is expected.  Mrs. Emma Kinsey left yesterday to meet Mr. and Mrs Duke at Shenandoah. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 10, 1918

Sol Higgins. 
The remains of "Uncle Sol" Higgins were laid to rest Wednesday, in Farragut, la. He died in Colorado, having recently made his home with the C. W. Duke family near Ft. Logan. Mr. Higgins lived in Clarinda for some time, until nearly two years ago. Mrs. Emma Kinsey went to Shenandoah yesterday to meet the funeral party. Mr. Duke having accompanied the body to Iowa for the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 10, 1918

Mrs. Elizabeth Hiles Dead.
Elizabeth Peterson was born in Harrisonberg, Ohio, October 18, 1831, and died at the home of her son, Chas. E. Hiles in Braddyville, November 14, 1916.
She was married to Peter Hiles June 15th, 1850. Of this union eight children were born, four daughters and four sons. One daughter Mrs. Emma Wadkins, and the father went on before to the Better Land.
All the children were present at the funeral except one son who lives in Canada.
She leaves besides her children. 36 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren.
She became a member of the M. E. church when she was a young woman. During the last six or seven years she has been a. member of the Braddyville Christian church.
The funeral was conducted.from the Braddyville Christian church by A. R. Hunt, Thursday afternoon, where there was a crowd of many friends waiting to pay the last tribute of respect. In our acquaintance with Mrs. Hiles, we found her to be very kind and loving, and that she died in the faith of Paul, when he stated that he had finished the course—henceforth there awaits her a crown of Rightuouness. Her remains were entered in the Braddyville cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 30, 1916

Mrs. Elizabeth Hiles died at the home of her son, Charles E. Hiles, in Braddyville, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1916.   Her maiden name was Peterson.    She was born at Harrisburg, O., Oct. 1, 1831; was married to Peter   Hiles,   June 15, 1850.   To this union   eight   children   were   born—four daughters and four sons.    One   of the daughters, Mrs. Emma Wadkins, and her father preceded her to the grave.   Besides her seven surviving children she leaves thirty-six   grandchildren   and   forty-six great-grandchildren.   When a young woman she joined the Methodist Episcopal church but for some years prior to her death was a member of the Braddyville Christian church.    All of her surviving, children except  one  son,  who  lives in Canada,   were present   at   her   funeral, which was held last Thursday afternoon at the  Christian church,  conducted by Rev. A. R. Hunt.  Burial was in the Braddyville cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 23, 1916

On the Death of Mrs. Amy N. Hill.
From Washington, Kan., The Journal has received the following particulars concerning the late Mrs. Amy N. Hill, wife of Elmer E. Hill, formerly of near Clarinda:
"Amy N. Reed was born Nov. 24, 1871, in Taylor county, la., and died at her home near Washington, Kan., Dec. 18, 1915, being 44 years and 24 days of age. On the 19th of December, 1894, she was united in marriage to Elmer E. Hill of Clarinda, la. To this union were born three sons: Clarence E., Chester M., and Robert W., all of whom are living at home and were present at the time of their mother's death. Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hill lived in Page county, la., until the year 1903. Then on account of Mrs. Hill's health they came to Kansas, taking up their residence on the farm, seven miles southwest of Washington, which was her home until the time of her death. In her early life at the age of 18, she was converted and united with the Baptist church. On coming to Kansas in the spring of 1903, she united with the Ash Creek Methodist church. For many years Mrs. Hill has been in poor health and suffered greatly, yet patiently. She was a woman, devoted to her domestic life and could not endure separation from her family. A year ago last summer she went away on a visit for all summer, yet in less than two weeks had returned to her family. Through the years of her illness, her great desire was that she might be spared to raise her children. This wish was providentially granted. She was a kind, sympathetic and faithful mother and wife. She is gone—for God has taken her. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband and three sons, an aged mother,. Mrs. Sarah Reed, of Washington, three sisters, Mrs. Clell White of Greenleaf, Mrs. George Hicks of near Washington and Mrs. John Wineinger of Carter, S. Dak.; one brother, James S. Reed, of Kansas City, Mo., besides many other relatives and a host of friends. A good woman is gone. She will he greatly missed, both by loved ones and by her many friends.
The community mourns her reparture.
Earth is inpoverished; heaven is enriched. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. B. Dobbs at the Ash Creek church, Dec. 21, 1915, and interment took place in Washington cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 6, 1916

College Springs
Jan. 29.—Arthur Wilson Hill, who enlisted in the United States Navy a few weeks ago. and has been in training at Camp Dewey near Chicago, died of bronchial pneumonia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1918. He is the first of the enlisted boys from Page county to pass away. Soon after going into camp he contracted measles and was thought to be getting along nicely until a few days before he died, when pneumonia set in. His mother, Mrs. William Hill, was called to his bedside a few days preceding his death. Arthur was a young man 21 years of age, was born and reared on the farm now occupied by his mother between College Springs and Coin. Since his father's death two years ago he had managed the farm for his mother until he enlisted in the navy. He was very enthusiastic in the work he was taking up for Uncle Sam, and has been heard to remark that it was his earnest hope that if death should come to him it would be while fighting for his country. But a Higher Power ordered it otherwise; nevertheless, we honor him just as highly. He has given his life for his country. Arthur leaves his mother, four brothers, one sister, and other relatives besides a host of friends to mourn his departure. The funeral service was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the United Presbyterian church and was conducted by the pastor, the Rev. N. J. Calhoun. Rev. C. S. Hanley of Shenandoah who belongs to the National Defense, brought messages of sympathy from Shenandoah and various organizations to the bereaved family. The church was beautifully decorated with the Stars and Stripes and beautiful floral offerings. Interment was made  in Maple Hill cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 31, 1918

Arthur Hill Passed Away. Word comes from Chicago of the death of Arthur Hill on Wednesday, a telegram being received by his aunt Mrs. James Damewood from his mother, Mrs. Tamar Hill, of near College Springs. Arthur was in a training camp near Chicago when he contracted the measels, that ran into pneumonia. He was one of our Page county soldiers that has given his life in the service of his country. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 24, 1918

Arthur Hill.
Arthur Hill, son of Mrs. William Hill of.near Coin, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1918, at the Great Lakes Naval Training station in Illinois. He had been in the government service only about seven weeks. He had measles and pneumonia set in. The funeral will be at College Springs.          CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 24, 1918                      

Edwin Laverne, the three months old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hill of Shambaugh died Wednesday morning after suffering from extended illness. The little one was born Feb. 22, 1908 and was three months and twelve days old. The funeral was held at the Cormack home in Shambaugh yesterday morning at ten o'clock, Rev. G. H. Johnson conducting the service. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 5, 1908

Hill, Gladys Long - Mrs. Gladys Hill, wife of Mr. Roy Hill, residing down near Shambaugh, died at the state hospital Monday morning at 2 o'clock, from acute dementia. Last Thursday she was taken seriously ill and continued to grow worse until Saturday when she was taken to the hospital for treatment. The unbalancing of her brain is said to have been caused by overwork and worry for her family which resulted in the bursting of a blood vessel. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Long and well known in this community. She was in the 37th year of her age. She leaves four children and a husband, besides her parents, to mourn her untimely death. The funeral took place Tuesday at 2 p. m., from the Shambaugh M. E. church, of which she was a member, conducted by Rev. J. H. Beveridge, and interment in the Butler cemetery. It is a sad affair and the community sympathizes with the bereaved family PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 17, 1910

Gladys M. Long, wife of William Roy Hill and only daughter of George G. and Mollie F. Long, was born in Clarinda, Iowa, August 24, 1872, and departed this life November 14, 19l0. She was married to William Roy Hill on the 28th day of October, 1896, at the home of her parents near Shambaugh. There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hill six children, three sons and three daughters, of whom Gertrude Marie aged 12, Harry Hepburn aged 10, Gerald Maurice aged 6 and Baby Catharine aged 5 months survive.

She leaves to journey on through life without her love and tender sympathy, a loving and devoted husband, a tender and affectionate father and mother and four little children, and also Father Hill and four brothers and sisters by marriage and a host of life long friends.
Her life was lived from the cradle to the end in this locality and was as an open book.
She was happily converted and became a member of the Methodist church at the age of 18 years and since that time her faith in her Savior has never wavered and she lived a helpful and consistent Christian life.
Her home has been the one spot on Earth she tried to make blessed and happy, filling it with the sunshine of her smile and the beauty of her noble and unselfish life.
Surely He who marks the sparrows fall and tempers the winds to the Shorn Lamb will help to sustain and comfort and bind up the broken hearts of the loved ones who yet remain.
Mrs. Hill was first taken seriously ill at 2 o'clock Friday morning November 11, and the symptoms of congestion of the brain developed rapidly from that time. During her brief illness she was surrounded by the best of care; Dr. T. E. Powers, of Clarinda, Dr. Bening, of Shambaugh, and Dr. Witte, of the State Hospital, were all called in consultation, and on Saturday afternoon, in order that Mrs. Hill might be under Dr. Witte's personal care and attention, she was taken to the State Hospital at Clarinda, of which he is the superintendent. All was done for her that loving hearts and skilled hands could devise, but at 2:15 Monday morning, November 14, she passed away.

The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, under the direction, of her pastor, Rev. J. W. Beveridge, of the Shambaugh M. E. church, assisted by Rev. Hamlin, of the Church of God, and by Rev. C. W. Posten. A short song and prayer service was held at the home a mile amd a half south of Shambaugh at 1:15 and a longer service at the church in Shambaugh at 2:00.
Mr. Beveridge preached a very helpful sermon from the text Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me," John 14, 1.   The singing was very beautifully rendered   by a quartet; from Clarinda, composed of Mr. Guy H. Lain, Mr. Harry Jones, Miss Mabel Brown and Miss Jeanette Painter.   They sang a number of hymns which had been   Mrs.   Hill favorites    "Some Sweet   Day, By and By ' was sung twice- being an especial favorite of Mrs. Hill's and one which she had sung upon her death bed.   Mrs. Otis Lucas played the piano accompaniment for the quartet.
Pall bearers were members of the Sunday school class of which Mr and Mrs. Hill had both been members since their marriage fourteen years ago and were as follows H. S. Cook, of Villisca, Harry Young, of Yorktown, Dr. Clark, of Clarinda, A. E. Richardson, A. E Westapher and B. F. Willsie, of Shambaugh. The funeral was an exceptionally large one, and floral offerings were profuse, all bespeaking the deep affection in which this good woman was held. Those from a distance were John W. Long, of Loup City, Nebr., and H. S. Cook, of Villisca.
Mrs. Hill had been a successful school teacher in Page county before her marriage, and in her honor the Shambaugh, Butler and Mt. Joy schools all closed on the afternoon of her funeral.
Mrs. Hiill was a devoted member of church and Sunday school, a tender wife and mother, and always a great joy and comfort to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Long. Her sudden death is a severe blow to the family and community. The most sincere sympathy is extended from a host of friends in this city among whom the Herald family wish personally to be included.
Card of Thanks—For expressions of love and sympathy, for kindly ministrations and timely aid during the sickness and death of our beloved wife, mother and daughter, we wish from full hearts to speak our gratitude to all. When like affliction comes upon you, may you receive an equal measure of comfort both from earthly friends and from the Father in Heaven. W. R. Hill and children,   Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Long. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 17, 1910

Hill, James - Jas Hill died Monday night at his home in Shambaugh after a long siege from Bright's disease of the kidneys. He had been a resident of this county for many years and was in the 74th year of his age. The funeral was held from the home yesterday at 10:30 and interment in the Butler cemetery. A number of the G.A.R. Post and also friends in this city attended the last sad rites. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 18, 1913

Resolutions—Death has again entered Warren Post and called to his final reward Comrade James Hill, who died at the residence of his son in Shambaugh. He had been in declining health for a long time, but he has now answered the last roll call and is mustered into the faithful soldiers' haven of rest. He was an upright, true soldier, loyal to every call and was loved and esteemed by all who knew him. Peace to his ashes and rest to his soul is the true sentiment of Warren Post. Com. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 1, 1914

OBITUARY OF JAMES H. HILL - James H. Hill was born in Highland county, Ohio, January 16th, 1840, and died after a lingering illness of nearly two years from diabetes, at the home, of his son, Roy, in Shambaugh, Iowa, December 15th, 1913. aged 75 years and 11 months.
When there was a call for men to go to the defense of the country he responded, becoming a member of company F, 60th Ohio volunteer Infantry. After 13 months service he reinlisted as a veteran in company H, first Ohio cavalry, and served to the close of the war. He was honorably discharged at Hilton Head, South Carolina, Sept. 13th, 1865. In 1867 he came to Iowa; spending the first winter near Villisca, the following spring moving to his farm miles south of Clarinda. On December 31st, 1868, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Morledge, and moved to the home farm two and one-half miles south of Shambaugh. It was on this farm that his five children were born and grew to manhood and womanhood. His wife preceded him to the better world on Easter Sunday, April 25th, 1886, and since then Mr. Hill has had no assistance in his household but has cared for his children himself, being both father and mother to the motherless ones. He was converted in revival meetings, being conducted by Rev. Stamp in this place in an early day, and he with his wife and nine other members organized and became charter members of the first Methodist class in Shambaugh.
Mr. Hill was an honorable and upright man, straight-forward in all his business dealings with his fellowmen, and won the entire confidence of all who knew him.
At the time of his death he was an honored member of Warren Post No. 11, G. A. R. He leaves to mourn two brothers, Joseph and Robert, of Clarinida, three sons, Charles T. of Clarinda, Roy   and   Edwin   of this place, two daughter,   Mrs.   W. E. McKee, of Braddyville and Mrs. G. A. Remington of Meridian, Idaho, and fourteen grandchildren. The beautiful   ritual   service of the G. A. R. was conducted at the home by members of Warren Post No. 11    of   Clarinda, after which they marched in a   body to the Methodist church, where the funeral was conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. A. Nayle, assisted by Rev. W. Posten and the pastors of the neighboring churches.

The text was from Job 14-14, and the music was furnished by a male quartet from Clarinda, Messrs. J. Keener, H. R. Spry, Otis Lucas and Mr. Lankard. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 25, 1913

WELL   KNOWN   CITIZEN DEAD
Former  County  Clerk,   Mayor and City Clerk Died Wednesday at His Home in This City
Joseph E. Hill died at his home on North Sixteenth St. at four o'clock Wednesday morning after an illness of several months from liver trouble. For a time it was thought that surgery might effect a cure for the sick man but he was too weak to stand an operation and more thorough investigation caused physicians to decide such a course as useless.
Mr. Hill was born Feb. 26, 1844 in Highland Co., Ohio. He began his education in the public schools of Ohio, at sixteen years of age, with a family whom he knew, he came to Iowa, here he worked on a farm until the outbreak of the Civil War. At that time being much interested in the attitude which the North took against slavery, and desiring to help it give the terrible business a blow, he enlisted with Company F First Nebraska infantry as a private. With his command, he was sent to Missouri in August, 1861, and took part in the battle of Black Water and in the operations of the army along the Mississippi. He was in the battle of Fort Donelson, Shilo, Corinth Cape Girardeau, St. Francis River, Jacksonport, and in many other skirmishes. He was then sent to the frontier to hold the Indians in check. His company was the first to be organized in Page county and he was in continuous service until July 1, 1866. He was always a brave and loyal soldier and when he was honorably discharged, returned to this city with a most creditable military record.
On reaching Page county, he again resumed work on a farm and was identified with this line of work until 1870. He was appointed deputy Sheriff in 1870 and served until 1874. During 1874 he was elected as County Clerk of Page county, serving in this capacity for five terms or a period of ten years.
He was then admitted to the bar and since that time has been engaged in the practice of his profession. For four years he served Clarinda as her mayor, four years as city clerk, and eight years as clerk of the interstate foreign commerce committee at Washington, D. C. In addition to his other public services, he acted as a member of the board of commissions of insanity, for fifteen years, and for twelve years a member of the soldiers relief commission, in both of which connections he has put forth much effort. He has also done a large pension business.
Mr. Hill has been married twice. He has six children, Walter of Colorado, Elmer E. of Kansas, George G. Helen, who lives in Nebraska, Birdie B., who has a position in the pension office at Washington, D.C. and Joseph E. of this city. They with the widow survive him.
Mr. Hill belonged to the Knights of Pythias fraternity and the G. A. R. Post.

The funeral will take place from the home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, the G. A. R. Post having charge of the ceremony. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 28, 1916

Funeral of Joseph E. Hill
The funeral of Joseph E. Hill, who died at his home in Clarinda, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1916, was held from the family residence Friday afternoon, Dec. 29, conducted by Rev. W. C. Williamson, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, and Warren post, No. 11, G. A. R. Dr. Williamson after de livering a short but impressive sermon spoke in commendatory terms of the long public service of Mr. Hill and of his excellent military record in behalf of his government. The ritualistic service of the Grand Army post
was unusually impressive as given by comrades of Mr. Hill who long had known him and long had been associated with him in relations growing out of the Civil war for the preservation of the Union, and who, at the time were participating in the funeral of their departed post commander, which position Mr. Hill held at the time of his death. The singers at the funeral were Misses Bertha Loranz and Carrie Loranz, and Messrs. J. T. D. Keener and Otis R. Lucas. The accompanist was Mrs. Henry Loranz.
The honorary pallbearers were the following members of Warren Grand Army post: Henry Loranz, J. N. Miller, John D. Jones, Steve Stiverson, J. M. Hughes and L. B. McAlpin. The active pallbearers were G. F. Fisher, Glenn Whitmore, Hugh Miller, Gerald G. Graff, A. B. Clark and Talton E. Clark. Among those who, with the relatives attended the funeral, were many old-time friends of the deceased attorney.    CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 4, 1917

G. A. R. VETERAN AND CITIZEN PASSED AWAY.
Joe E. Hill Died Wednesday, Funeral this Friday Afternoon.
For fifty-six years a resident of Clarinda, Joe E. Hill passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 27th before daylight, at the ripe age of nearly seventy three years. The funeral is set for 2 p. m. this Friday, from the late residence on N. Sixteenth Street, Rev. W. C. Williamson being appointed to conduct the services, when the G. A. R. comrades of Warren Post, of which deceased was the Commander, will then conclude the services.
Joe E. Hill has a record of thirty-five years in the public service, of which twenty-two years were spent in Clarinda, eight years in Washington, and five in the most honorable service possible, the service of his country during the Civil War.
Born on a farm in Highland county, Ohio, in 1844, at the age of sixteen years with another family coming west he came to Iowa, stopping in Page county, where he engaged in farming. Answering the call of his country soon afterward, in 1861 he enlisted in Co. F 1st Nebr. Vol. Inf., going with them to St. Louis, then to Pilot Knob, Mo., and seeing much active service, being a part of Grant's forces at Shiloh and in other skirmishes. The regiment being reorganized in 1864, he re-enlisted and was sent to the western plains to quiet the Indians, being honorably discharged on July 1st, 1866, after more than five years service, during which time he had never been wounded or had to go to the hospital. Again he returned to Page county and engaged in agricultural pursuits; then was appointed as deputy sheriff and held the position for four years. In 1874 he was elected Clerk of the district court for Page county, and held this position for ten years, being re-elected through five consecutive terms. While clerk of the court he started the reading and in 1884 was admitted to the Iowa Bar, forming a partnership three years afterward with Senator F. E. Clark, the firm name being Clark & Hill. The law office which he left to go home for his last illness ten weeks ago was the same office he had practiced law in for twenty-nine years. Meanwhile the city of Clarinda called him to be mayor, and he held this office for four years, then for another four years was city clerk. In 1890 through the late Congressman Hepburn he was appointed clerk of the committee on interstate and foreign commerce at Washington, D. C, and for eight years was engaged in that work, living in Washington. For twelve years in Page county he was a member of the soldiers relief committee for the county.
We doubt if there is a living man in this vicinity whose record in the public service can equal the foregoing. Joe Hill has surely earned the right to release from public work. His last speech in court was before the jury, defending Henry Cook, being a repetition of the speech made at a previous term when the jury hung.
He was first married on the 4th of July 1867 to Miss R. A. Wright, and has four children surviving: Walter W., of Denver; Elmer E., of Washington, Kans.; George G., of Portland. Oreg., and Helen, now Mrs. Charles Imler, of Nelson, Nebr. His second marriage was to Miss Emma J. Spunaugle of near Clarinda, the two younger children by this union being Miss Birdie B. Hill, who is employed in the patent office at Washington, and Joseph E. Hill, Jr. just returned from service with Co. F." of the 3rd la. Reg. at the border.
If Joe Hill were alive to tell which part of his long life he thought the most of, next to being a father and a provider we believe it would be his army service, which he had good reason to be proud of.   It is thus justly fitting that his Grand Army comrades should be the ones to conduct his remains to their last resting place, and lay them beneath the sod. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 28, 1916

Joseph E. Hill,
A familiar face and form will be seen no more in Clarinda. Joseph E. Hill died at his home on North Sixteenth street, Wednesday, Dee. 27, 1916, at 4 o'clock a.m. He had been in failing health for three or four months before his death, but in his last illness was confined to his bed for only ten days. He was afflicted with a severe case of jaundice, with a serious condition which earlier in his declining health caused consideration of a surgical operation for his relief, but which was finally, decided as unadvisable.
The late Mr. Hill was born in Highland county, O., Feb. 26, 1844, so was 72 years.of age on the anniversary of his birth this year. He attended public school in Ohio and came to Page county, Iowa, when 16 years of age. Here he worked on a farm until the outbreak of the Civil war, and was among the earliest of those who enlisted in the service of his country for the preservation of the Union. June 15, 1861, he enlisted as a private in Company F of the First Nebraska infantry—enlisting in Clarinda—and had the longest term of military service of any of the soldiers who went from Clarinda, he not having been mustered out until July 1, 1866.
Mr. Hill with his command was sent to Missouri in August, 1861. He participated in the battle of Black Water and in the operations of the Union army along the Mississippi. He was in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Cape Girardeau, St. Francis River, Jacksonport, and in numerous skirmishes. In the winter of 1864-5 he accompanied his command to the frontier to hold the Indians in check. In November, 1865, Mr. Hill was promoted to the rank of commissary sergeant and later to the rank of first sergeant.
On the return of Mr. Hill to private life he engaged in farming in Page county, which occupation he followed until the fall of 1870. The next year he was appointed deputy sheriff, a position in which he served until 1874. That year, he was elected to the office of clerk of the district court of this county, to which position he was re­elected four times and which office he held for ten years. He then was admitted to the bar and since that time has practiced law. For nearly twenty-five years he occupied as his law office the same front rooms over the Hawley grocery stpre on the west side of the square, and maintained his office there uninterruptedly during the eight years when his duties called him to Washington, D. C, although absent from Clarinda a great part of each year. Having been a soldier it was natural for him to take special interest in securing pension allowances few soldiers and their widows, and to give such cases the careful consideration which he devoted to his other law business.
Mr. Hill served as mayor of Clarinda for four years, from 1891 to 1895; for fifteen years he was a member of the board of commissioners of insanity for Page county, for twelve years a member of the soldiers' relief commission of this county, and while his public service was at the national capital city he was clerk of the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce of which the late Congressman W. P. Hepburn of this city was the chairman, to which position he was appointed by that congressman.
Politically Mr. Hill was a staunch Republican. To that party he was a faithful adherent, as he was a strong | friend to those with whom he formed his friendships.  He was a man whose word could be depended upon—when Joe made a statement it was to be believed, for he was a man of truth.   He was deliberate in forming his conclusions, and when he gave his opinion it was an honest one, the result of his best judgment, and his advice always was valuable.   He was a man of generous impulses.   It was his nature to be companionable. If troubles   beset   him   he   was strong hearted and manly. While in the more recent years he led a quiet life he formerly was very active, and in many political contests of note, particularly,
he was frequently in the midst of the conflict in state, district and county affairs.
At the time of his death Mr. Hill was a member of the orders of the Wood man of the World and the Modern Woodman of America, in which he had life insurance.  He also had insurance on his life in the Page County Mutual Aid and Benevolent association.             
The late Mr. Hill was twice married —first to Miss Rhoda A. Wright. To this marriage five children were born, one of them, a daughter, Mabel, died in infancy, and is buried in the Clarinda cemetery.   The four surviving children are Walter W. Hill of Denver, Colo.; Elmer E. Hill, of Washington, Kan.; George G. Hill of Portland, Ore.; and Helen—Mrs. Charles Imler, of Nelson, Nebr. His second marriage was to Miss Emma J. Spunaugle.   Two children were born to this union: Miss Birdie Hill and Joseph E. Hill Jr., both of whom survive.   All the surviving children will be at the funeral except Walter and George, who are unable to come.   Miss Birdie Hill arrived from Washington, D. C; Elmer from Washington, Kan., and Mrs. Imler from her Nebraska home, before the death of their father.  Joseph Hill Jr. also was home.   Mr. Hill   left   one brother, Robert   Hill,   in   Clarinda. Another brother, the late James Hill, formerly lived near Shambaugh.
The funeral will be held at the family home, Friday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. W.C. Williamson, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, and Warren post, No. 11, G. A. R., of which post the deceased died a member, and in which he had filled different offices, including that of post commander. His burial will be in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 28, 1912

Hill, Kenneth Reid -

Kenneth Reid Hill infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hill departed this life Sunday night, September    26, 1909 at 11.45 o'clock aged eight weeks and three days.    These parents  are called to  give up their blossom that was only given a short time  to brighten  their home and lives.    But "God knows best, His will be done."     The   funeral was held at ten o'clock Tuesday morning from the home, conducted by Rev. C. G. Cox. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 30, 1909

Mrs. Mary Hill, better known as Grandma Hill, died at the home of her son James, two miles south of Shambaugh, yesterday morning at five o'clock, at the age of 79 years. Funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Smith of Shambaugh. Mrs. Hill was the mother of J. E. and Robert Hill, of this city, also. Her husband has been dead for several years.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 12, 1901

Mrs. Mary Hill died April 11,1901, at the home of her son Jas. Hill, near Shambaugh, in the 79th year of her age. She was also the mother of Joseph E. and Robt. Hill of this city. The funeral took place Friday at 2:30. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 18, 1901

Mina A. Hill.
Mina A. Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Hill, died at the home of her parents at 605 east Water street, on Friday, July 22, at 7:30 a. m. She was born in Maquokata, Iowa, on November 3, 1883, being at the time of her demise 27 years, 8 months and 19 days old.
Practically all her life she was an invalid, requiring constant care, and none but Him who rules the world can understand what these long years meant for her, and those who strengthened and sustained.
She leaves her parents and three sisters, viz. Mrs. C. S. Coulter, Mrs. Henry J. Person and Mrs. Gilbert O. Beauchamp, all residing in Clarinda.

Funeral services were held at the home on Saturday, July 23rd, at 10 a. m., conducted by Will O. Hutchings.     Interment  in  city cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 28, 1910

Hill, Rainy - Miss Rainy Hill died Friday morning at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs. G. E. Hill, in East Clarinda. She was about 22 years of age and had been a helpless invalid all her life, funeral took place Saturday, conducted by W. O. Hutchings. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 28, 1910

THOMAS HILL
Thomas Hill was born February 28, 1859 at Spring Mill, Montgomery County, Pa. He came with his parents to Iowa, when seventeen years of age and located on a farm in Page County, where he grew to maturity.
He was one of a family of ten children, seven boys and three girls, four of the brothers, William, John, Dan and Hiram and the three sisters, Mrs. Robert Twaddle, Mrs. Alex. S. Morrison and Mrs. Henry Jeffrey, still surviving him.            
He was married March 4, 1885 to Harriet Whipp and and to this union have been born six children. Of these Grace, Hannah, Flossie, Theadore and and Lena survive their father, Maggie having preceded him to her reward by several years.
Tom, as we all know him, united with the Methodist church at College Springs and was one of its most efficient, faithful and tireless workers. He was a member of the Board of Stewards, Sunday School Superintendent, Conference Steward and Member of the Music Committee of the church, at the time of his death, and his presence and influence will be greatly missed. It was well known among the members of the Official Board that Tom Hill could be depended on to take his part in the load that had to be carried and quite often he would have his and anothers. He would not give up his work for his Master even when his body was so frail and wasted he could hardly walk up the church aisle.
As a citizen of the community he was straight-forward, dependable, courteous and liked by all; and he held many positions of trust and usefulness in the vicinity. His influence will live long in our midst after his body has departed from us.
His home life was one which can never be forgotten. Always faithful and loving to his wife, he devoted his life to instilling in his children bound­less love and respect for their mother, and in surrounding them all with comforts. The way of life he taught them by example and precept.
Strong and Christian in life, brave, triumphant and beautiful in death, he has left his sorrowing wife and family a bright ray of hope and comfort. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 30, 1914

The funeral services of Tom Hill were conducted by the pastor Rev Enoch Hill, assisted by Rev. Mumford and by Rev. Nesbit, at the Methodist church last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A large concourse of people gathered to pay their last tribute to the departed. In his death the wife loses a kind husband, the children a loving afther, the church a faithful and consistant member, and the community a good citizen. The pallbearers were his own brothers, William, Hiram, John and Dan, and brother- in-laws George and Fred Whipp. Old hymns, special favorites of his, were beautifully rendered by the choir; and a special number by a male quartette, composed of Messrs Frank and Billy Bagnall, Geo. Davidson and Joe Luhr. The floral tributes were not only beautiful but profuse. Tom came here in an early day, and by industry and economy accumulated a fine property, two good farms well improved. He leaves a wife and family who would be a credit to any community, besides a legion of friends to mourn his loss. The following sketch of his life was read at the funeral:

(The Thomas Hill obituary will appear in next week's Herald) CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 23, 1914

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hill were called to mourn the death of their two months old babe, September 26, at their home southwest of Shambaugh. The little one was laid to rest Tuesday in the Butler cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 30, 1909  

Letters received in Clarinda, today report the death of Mrs. Walter W. Hill, formerly Dola Thompson. Her death occurred at Los Angeles, Calif., on Sunday, May 8th, 1921. Both Mr and Mrs Hill are well known to residents of Clarinda. He was at one time County Recorder. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 12, 1921

Obituary—William Hill.
William Hill was born February 14, 1850, in county Antrin, Ireland. In 1855 he came to Philadelphia, in which vicinity he remained until 1877, when his family located in Page county. He was one of a family of ten children, three brothers: John, Daniel and Hiram, and three sisters, Mrs Robert Twaddle, Mrs. Alex. Morrison and Mrs. Henry Jeffrey, still surviving. He was married June 12, 1895 to Tama Carlson, and to this union there were born four children: Arthur, Newton, Vernon and Martha.
Since his marriage, he has lived in the beautiful home in which they now reside.
On the last of August, 1915, he was stricken with paralysis from which he never recovered..  He passed
peacefully away June 6th, at twelve o'clock.
He was a faithful member of the United Presbyterian church of College Springs until the time of his last lliness, where his hearty hand­shake and cheerful greeting will be missed by many.  As a citizen of the community, he was honorable, straight forward, courteous and a man whom it was a pleasure to meet and deal with.   But perhaps it was his home life which was most beautiful and influential.   No man could have been more devoted than he to his wife. Truly, in the words of the Psalmist, he was the apple of his eye.  No one who has seen the loving and tender care lavished upon him so unsparingly, by his family, during the long months of his illness, can doubt but that he was a father more loved and reverenced than is common.
The influence of his quiet and unassuming life was such that, he being dead, yet speaketh to us of better things to come.
Rev. N. J. Calhoun conducted the funeral services at the home on Friday afternoon. The large crowd in attendance testified to the large circle of friends and the esteem in which he was held. Interment at Maple Hill cemetery at College Springs. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 15, 1916

William Hill of near Coin died at his home Tuesday. The funeral will be at the family home tomorrow afternoon. Mrs Hill is a sister of Mrs I.D. Christie and Mrs J.H. Damewood of this city. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 8, 1916

William Hill.
Funeral services for the late William Hill of College Springs were conducted at the home in that town on last Friday afternoon, by the Rev. N. J. Calhoun. There was a large circle of relatives and friends present, attesting to the esteem in which he was held. Interment was at Maple Hill cemetery at College Springs. Among those at the funeral from out of town were Mrs. Hill's brother, A. C. Calhoun, of St. Joseph, Mo., and the late Mr. Hill's brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hill of Beloit, Kan.
Concerning the deceased, the following particulars have been furnished to The Journal for publication:
"William Hill was born Feb. 14, 1850, in county Antrim, Ireland. In 1855 he came to Philadelphia, in which vicinity he remained until 1877, when his family located in Page countyty. He was one of a family of ten children, three brothers: John, Daniel and Hiram, and three sisters, Mrs. Robert Twaddle, Mrs. Alex Morrison and Mrs. Henry Jeffrey, still surviving. He was married June 12, 1895, to Tama Carlson, and to this union there were born four children: Arthur, Newton, Vernon and Martha. Since his marriage, he has lived in the beautiful home in which they now reside. On the last of August, 1915, he was stricken with paralysis from which he never recovered. He passed peacefully away June 6, at 12 o'clock. He was a faithful member of the United Presbyterian church of College Springs until the time of his last illness, where his hearty handshake and cheerful greeting will be missed by many. As a citizen of the community, he was honorable, straight-forward courteous and a man whom it was a pleasure to meet and deal with. But perhaps it was his home life which was most beautifu land influential. No man could have been more devoted than he to his wife. Truly, in the Words of the Psalmist, She was the apple of his eye. No one who has seen the loving and tender care lavished upon him so unsparingly, by his family, during the long months of his illness, can doubt but that he was a father more loved and reverenced than is common. The influence of his quiet and unassuming life was such that, he being dead, yet speaketh to us of better things to come. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 15, 1916

Amos C. Hinchman died at his home in Red Oak, Iowa, Dec. 27, 1913, aged 70 years. He was the pioneer druggist of the city, having located there at an early day of the city's history. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Maude Schadel, to mourn the loss of a loving father, she who has watched over him with the tenderest care. He was a member for many years of the Masonic fraternity and held its principles with the most sacred loyalty. He was a brother of Mrs. J. D. Jones of Clarinda,  who now mourns his departure.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones attended his funeral Monday, Dec. 29, at 2:30 p. m. He leaves two brothers and one sister at Rushville, Ind., one brother at St. Louis, Mo., and a sister, Mrs. Jones, of Clarinda. All attended his funeral. One more evidence of the uncertainty of human life. We are here today and tomorrow we are gone.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 1, 1914

Pioneer Passes Away
The funeral of Amos C. Hinchman of Red Oak took place at 2:30 ; Monday afternoon at that place. Mr. Hinchman was a brother of Mrs. J. D. Jones of this city. He was a pioneer resident of this section of the state, and has been engaged in the drug business for forty-four years. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones attended the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 1, 1914

Mrs. J. D. Jones received a telegram Friday from St. Paul, bearing the sad news that her nephew, Chas. Hinchman, had been killed on the railroad. He was born and raised in this city and is well known here. For a number of years past he has been engaged in the railroad business up there. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 12, 1908

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jones, of this city, received word Saturday morning of the death of their nephew, Charley Hinchman, of St. Paul. Mr. Hinchman was an engineer on the Milwaukee-St. Paul road and was instantly killed in an accident. Charley Hinchman was born in Clarinda and lived here many years. He married Florence McDonald, a former Clarinda girl, and the family of late years have made their home at St. Paul. Charley Hinchman leaves a wife and two sons to mourn their loss. He was a son of the late J. R. Hinchman, whose death we mentioned in our columns a few weeks ago.   CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 6, 1908

Florence McDonald Hinchman Dead.
In a St. Paul, Minn., paper we see the notice of the death in that city, on Feb. 8th, of Mrs. Florence V. Hinchman, who died at her residence 750 Maria Ave. St. Paul. Mrs. Hinchman was 56 years of age, being widow of the late Charles H. Hinchman. They had three children, Roy, Ivern and Carrie. The funeral was held Feb. 10th, at 2 P. M., burial in Oakland cemetery at St. Paul. Mrs. Hinchman formerly lived in Clarinda, where she will be remembered as Miss Florence McDonald. She is a sister of Mrs. R. C. Miller now living with her daughter, Mrs. Chant Harland, and is also a relative of Mrs. J. D. Jones. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 17, 1916

J. R. Hinchman.
Mr. J. R. Hinchman died at his home at Tacoma, Washington, February 16, aged 75 years. Mr. Hinchman was one of the oldest citizens of Clarinda, having located here in 1856, and being for many years a prominent merchant. He was also one of the original members of the M. E. church, being one of the officials of the first church organized here. The deceased was the brother of Mrs. J. D. Jones, being Mrs. Jones' third brother who has died in the last six months. He leaves a devoted wife and three sons to mourn his loss, one son living in St. Paul and the other two in the far west. Mr. Hinchman was a good man, and has left a record that is worthy of emulation by his family and the host of many friends who live in Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 18, 1908

J. V. Hinchman, one of the early settlers of Glenwood and who is well known in southwest Iowa, died Saturday after a short illness. He was a brother to Mrs. J. D. Jones of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Jones left Tuesday to attend the funeral. Mr, Hinchman was a successful business man and is said to have accumulated fully a half million dollars. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 2, 1902

An Iowa Pioneer Gone
Last Saturday Joseph V. Hinchman, one of the pioneers of western Iowa, living in Glenwood where he
has made his home since 1854, died after an illness of three weeks. Mr. Hinchman established the first drug store in Mills county, and was engaged in that business 26 years. In 1882 he entered the banking business and at the time of his death was still interested in a number of banks. He was one of the wealthiest men in Southwestern Iowa, his wealth being estimated at over half a million dollars. He was a member of the Baptist church and took great interest in it, having contributed about $85,000 to the Baptist
college at Des Moines. He was one of a family of fourteen children of whom seven brothers and two sis-
ters survive him. One of his sisters is Mrs. John D. Jones of this city.
He was a man of great public spirit and enterprise and a most valuable citizen for the town and community
in which he lived, and because of his death they will suffer a great loss Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jones will leave, this evening for Glenwood to attend the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 30, 1902

Hinchman, Robert N. - Mrs. Margaret Jones received a telegram Sunday afternoon informing her of the death of a brother, Robert N. Hinchman who lived at Rushville, Ind. There were eleven sons and three daughters in the Hinchman family and of those there are only four living, one of whom is Mrs. Jones of this city. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 17, 1919  

Alexander Hindman an inmate of the county farm died Saturday and was buried in the city cemetery Sunday. He was a man eighty-three years old at and had been at the poor farm for about three years. His former home was in College Springs. Rev. Lowry, of the United Presbyteriau church of this city conducted the services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 24, 1903

Hiner, Jack - Jack Hiner was born Aug. 27, 1864, and passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 1918, at the age of 54 years, 2 months and 25 days. He was a resident of Des Moines, and had been a day laborer, and was divorced. He died at the State hospital, and the remains were taken to Des Moines for burial. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 28, 1918

Nicholas Hines died Saturday morning at his home in Red Oak, following a siege of pneumonia, aged 75 years. For many years he resided in this county and was well known. He was the father of nine children seven of whom together with his wife survive him. The remains were brought to this city Monday afternoon and short service held at the Christian church at 3 o'clock the G. A. R. members taking part in the burial services of their comrade in the civil war of. the '60s.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 25, 1912

Nicholas Hines was born in Rock Castle county, Kentucky, on October 13th, 1841, and died at his home in Red Oak, January 20th, 1912, after a week's illness with pneumonia. Mr. Hines served during the Civil War in Co. F of the Missouri volunteers. After the war he settled in Mercer county, Kentucky, where he was married on September 24th, 1867, to Amanda Billings.
To this union were born nine children. They were Mrs. Mary F. Farrens, who died February 7th, 1887, and one son who died in infancy. The other seven living children are Mrs. Lucile Kuhn, Mrs. A. H. Brannan, and Mrs. Agnes Brownlee, of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Gertrude Daugherty, of New Market, Admirl L. and Leonard P., of Clarinda and Curtis R., of Keokuk.
After a time the family moved to Cameron, Mo., and in 1882, to Clarinda, where Mr. Hines made his home for 21 years. During his residence here he was at one time constable and also held the position of city marshal. Since that time he has lived in various places, the last three years, having been spent in Red Oak, where his death occurred. In 1877 he united with the Christian church of which he has since been a faithful member. A funeral service was held at the Christian church in Red Oak, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Nichols. The body was then brought to Clarinda and laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery Monday, with the local G. A. R. attending and performing their services.
All the children were able to be present at the funeral with the exception of Mrs. Kuhn, of Denver. Mrs. Brownlee was accompanied by her son, Howard. Mr. Hines leaves besides his seven children his wife, who will make her home with one of the children. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 25, 1912

DIES OF LOCK-JAW,
Little Thirteen Year Old Boy Dies of This  Terrible   Disease, Caused From Running Nail in Foot.
Mrs. Ed Scott, of Braddyville, and Mrs. L. A. Malley, of this city, were called to Elliott, la., Wednesday evening on account of the death of their nephew, Freddie Hinman, aged thirteen years. Mrs. Ed Roberts, of this city, an aunt of the deceased, left yesterday morning for Elliott.
Only a few days ago Freddie was a romping, healthy boy and so far as any one knew, a long life was before him, but now his body lies cold in death. On last Tuesday morning he was out playing with some friends and while engaged in their fun, Freddie accidentally stepped on an old rusty nail, running it far into his foot. The foot became swollen and sore, but no danger was suspected. Gradually it became worse, the little fellow became feverish, and then it was that his condition became serious and alarm was felt by his parents; A doctor was called, who did all he could to relieve the suffering of the boy, but on Wednesday night convulsions set in and while suffering intense pain and anguish from the wound, the little fellow passed away. He died of lock-jaw, the result being caused from the poisoning of the rusty nail. The funeral will be held at Elliott today and interment made at that place. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 15, 1904

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Mrs. R. A. Hinman died Sunday, at a hospital in St. Joseph, where she bad been some time receiving treatment for lung trouble. Mr. Hinman is one of the attendants at the Clarinda state hospital. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 17, 1908

Joseph G. Hipsley was born in Baltimore county, Md., May 26, 1822. In company with his parents he moved to Knox county, Ohio, in 1834. In 1845 be was united in marriage to Miss Thierza Brown. To this union five sons were born, of whom the two younger sons have ceased this life. In 1849, he with his wife moved to Fulton county, Illinois. In 1869, with his family, he moved to Wayne county. Iowa. In 1873 he came to Page county and made this his home until the 22nd of February, 1900, when he moved to Taylor county, Iowa, one and a half miles northwest of New Market, on the Roberts farm. Mr. Hipsley has been a quiet and uncomplaining invalid for the past five or six years. He leaves a wife and three sons, a brother and sister, two grandsons and many friends to mourn their loss. He united with the Christian church in 1860 and lived a consistant Christian until his death, which occurred on March 18th, 1900. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 30, 1900

Hipsley, Lucinda - Mrs. Lucinda Hipsley, wife of Caleb Hipsley, died at the home of her son-in-law, six miles northeast of Clarinda, Thursday, January 4. Funeral was preached by Will O. Hutching at the home at 1:30 p. m. on Friday and the body buried in the Hawleyville cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 11, 1901

Wm. L. Hipsley died Friday morning at his home five miles west of the city after a long illness from consumption. He was a highly respected young man and about 36 years of age. Only last January he was married to Miss Myrtle Alexander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alexander, who is now left to mourn his untimely death. The funeral took place Sunday at 2 o'clock from the home, conducted by Rev. W. T. Fisher and his remains laid to rest in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 20, 1905

William Hipsley.
William Lewis Hipsley was born in Schuyler county, Illinois, on the 14th day of October 1868, and departed this life Friday morning at 9:30, April 14, 1905, at the age of 36 years, and 6 months. He was married to Miss Myrtle May Alexander of Page county, Iowa, January 24,1905. He leaves a loving wife, a father and four brothers to mourn his loss. Mr. Hipsley was a man who was well thought of and had a very large circle of warm friends. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence on one of the Abbott farms, about five miles from Clarinda. Rev. W. T. Fisher preached the funeral sermon, and Mrs.Willie Jackson, Miss Grace Claytor, and Orville Johnson of this place, assisted in the music. The attendance was one of the largest held in this vicinity for some time, the teams in the procession extending fully half a mile, a fact which stands as a testimony of the kindly feeling and regard for the departed one. The sorrowing wife and other relatives of the deceased have the sympathy of a very large circle of friends, in this their hour of deepest sorrow. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 18, 1905

Hitchcock, Arvilla Batchelder - Mrs. Arvilla Hitchcock, wife of the late Leonard Hitchcock, died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thos. Irwin, in west Clarinda, in the 79th year of her age. She had been a resident of this county many years and was a woman greatly admired by all who knew her. Her sickness was of short duration, less than a week. The funeral was held Monday. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 16, 1911

Arvilla Batchelder was born at West Rumney, New Hampshire, November 3, 1841, and died in Clarinda, Iowa, February 11,, 1911, aged 69 years, 3 months and 7 days.
She was the youngest of twelve children, only two of whom survive her, Mrs. Hannah Kline, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Robert Reed, of Clarinda. When she was but nine years of age her father emigrated from their New England home to what was then the far west, by way of the Erie Canal, around the Great Lakes, stage coach and other pioneer modes of travel. As they passed Chicago and Dubuque, they saw but villages, and stopped at taverns instead of hotels.
They located at Longworthy, Jonas county, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood, and in 1861 was married to Leonard Hitchcock, who preceded her to the better world eight years ago lacking one month. To this union were born nine children, four of whom survive her, Mrs. Thos. Irwin and J. H. Hitchcock, of this city; Mrs. Elnona Merriam, of Morrison, Colorado, and J. Scott Hitchcock, of Evergreen, Colorado.
A very remarkable coincidence of this sad occasion was that the same friends who acted as her husband's pall bearers, also carried her to her last resting place. They were the four Reed brothers, who were her nephews, J. S. Harrison and William Irwin.
In early womanhood the deceased gave herself to Christ, uniting with the Presbyterian church of East Wayne, Jones county. This congregation was disorganized because of removals. She then with her family united with the Scotch Grove United Presbyterian church of the same neighborhood. In 1894 the Hitchcock family moved to Clarinda, Page county, Iowa, which has since been their home.
Mother Hitchcock's death came as a great shock to her   family and friends.    For two weeks she had been indisposed, but at no time confined to her bed, and not until the evening before her  death   did her become critical. Christ was her   friend   and comforter.   To read and study his word was her chief delight.   Hers was a beautiful Christian life, wholly devoted to her church and family, ever, unselfish and ready to do, even beyond her strength for   friends and loved ones.   But she is not mourned for by her loved ones, for they know Mother is at rest in Heaven,   "I am ready to go," "I am so glad" were among her last   words   when the doctor told her the end was near.
She was conscious to the last, asking her children to repeat with her the 23d Psalm,   and   making her
wishes known as to burial. Thus she passed into rest as one going to sleep—the sleep that knows no morn. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 16, 1911

Hiram Frank Hitchcock passed away at his home on West Main street, Clarinda, Thursday morning, Aug. 15, 1919, at 10 a.m. Mr. Hitchcock was only ill a few days. He attended Chautauqua the Friday before his death and the next morning arose early and hoed in his garden. When Mrs. Hitchcock arose that morning she found him on the lounge, complaining of nausea. A physician was called hut he gradually grew worse. The cause of his death was acute gastritis. Mr. Hitchcock's fatal illness came as a great shock to his family and friends. Funeral services were held at the family home in this city Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable, assisted by Rev. D. Pruitt. The singers were Mrs. J. G. Scroggs, Mrs. Myrtle Nies, Charles Keeran and A. F. Galloway. The hymns sung were "Abide with Me," and "We May Not Climb the Heavenly Steeps." Following the services here the remains were taken to College Springs where services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church. Here Mr. Cable was assisted by Rev. M. Ward, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, and by Rev. N. J. Calhoun, pastor of the United Presbyterian church. James Davison sang a solo, "Don't You Know He Cares." Interment was in the College Springs cemetery, the services at the grave being given by Warren post, No. 11, G. A. R., of Clarinda, conducted by Henry Loranz. The late Mr. Htchcock was commander of the post at the time of his death. He was elected in February to that position, on account of the serious illness of the late L. R. Bales, Mr. Bales having resigned at that time. The pallbearers at the funeral of Mr. Hitchcock were his sons, Walter, Wilson and Grant, his son-in-law, D. Waterman, his grandson, Dale Hitchcock, and Mrs. Hicthcock's nephew, Clyde Pardee. The children who arrived to be with their father during his last hours were: Walter Hitchcock of near Blanchard, also his wife and two sons, Raymond and Dale; Wilson Hitchcock of Belleville, Kans.; Grant Hitchcock of Lincoln, Kans.; Mrs. Nell Joy and Mrs. Cornie Patton of Buena Vista, Colo., also Mrs. Grace Waterman, wife of D. D. Waterman of this city. Another son, Fay Hitchcock of Cherry Ridge, Mont., could, not be reached in time to get here before his father was laid away, but came later. Other relatives here were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cutler and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Runyon of near Coin, Mrs. Cutler and Mrs. Runyon being granddaughters of the late Mr. Hitchcock. A nephew of Mrs. Hitchcock, Clyde Pardee, of Thayer, was here, also Mrs. M. Jordon of Omaha, a friend of Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock, who came to attend Chautauqua with them.

Hiram Frank Hitchcock was born Nov. 4,1836, at Chazy, Clinton county, N. Y. His early education was received at Potsdam academy in Potsdam, N. Y. He came to the state of Illinois in 1859. Here he lived until the breaking out of the Civil war. He enlisted in the service of his country at Lockport, Ill., responding to the first call for volunteers. He was made first lieutenant of Company C, Seventy-sixth Illinois volunteers, and served to the end of the war. June 6, 1865, he was married to Mary Wilson of Morris, Ill., at the town of Oregon, Wis., near Madison. Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock made their home in Lockport, Ill., for a short time after their marriage, leaving there that fall for Morris, where they remained until the year J869, at which time they became residents of Page county, settling at College Springs. About thirteen years ago they came to Clarinda where they have made their home ever since. They became members of the Methodist Episcopal church of this city, bringing their membership from the College Springs church of that denomination. Nine children were born to. Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock, one passing away in infancy. The other eight children grew to manhood and womanhood. A daughter, Addie, answered the final summons Jan. 26, 1905. It has been said of him: "His children have an example of wonderful purity, sweetness and unselfishness before them. Father has gone to the beautiful home and we will all pray to be once more with him and enjoy the kind words and loving smiles. His precious voice will only now be heard calling us to come to him." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 21, 1919

A STRONG MAN GONE TO HIS REWARD

Hiram Frank Hitchcock passed to his reward Thursday morning. August 14th, after a short illness, at the age of not quite 83 years. A short funeral service was held Friday afternoon, at the home on 312 W. Main Street, in Clarinda, the funeral cortege then going to College Springs, where more lengthy services were held in the Methodist church, at 4 o'clock, conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable, the pastor of the Methodist church in Clarinda. The remains were then laid to rest in College Springs cemetery, twenty-six veterans of the G. A. R. conducting their impressive burial ritual at the grave.
Born Nov. 4th, 1836,  in Chazee, Clinton County, New York,   H. F. Hitchcock received his early education at Potsdam Academy, in Potsdam, N. Y.    Coming to   Illinois in 1859;  he made his home there until the outbreak of the Civil War, when he answered the call of his country,  enlisting as   a   volunteer, and  served  until the  close  of the war,   being 1st Lieutenant, Co. C, 76th Ill. Vol. Inf.  Returning from the service,   he was married June 6th,   1865, to Miss Mary Wilson of Madison, Wis. About three years afterward they came to Iowa, settling at   College   Springs,    until 1905, when,   with most   of the children grown,     Mr.  and   Mrs. Hitchcock moved to Clarinda and have made their home here ever since, beloved by many neighbors and freinds. Besides the wife,  who survives, seven children are living, Walter Hitchcock of Blanchard, W. S. Hitchcock of Belleville, Kans., Fay Hitckcock of Chinook, Mont., Grant Hitchcock of Lincoln, Kans., Mrs. Cornie Patton and Mrs. Nell Joy of Buena Vista, Kans., and Mrs. Grace Waterman of  Clarinda.   All  of the children were present at the funeral, except the son from Montana, who lives 35 miles from  a telegraph station and could not be reached promptly reaching here Sunday. His was a sturdy character, positive and uncompromising in his beliefs,  yet  unselfish and thoughtful of others. He was a lifelong republican, and a staunch G. A. R. Veteran,   being   Commander   of Warren Post in Clarinda at time of death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 21, 1919

J. H. Hitchcock.
This community was shocked Monday morning, to learn that J. H. Hitchcock had been badly burned, when a gasoline can, which, he had by mistake picked up to fill the incubator lamp with, exploded. He had set the can on the kitchen stove, which was hot enough to generate gas, which exploded, catching his night clothing and severely burning him from head to foot. Neighbors rushed to his assistance, Dr. Kilingsworth. was called, and everything done to save the life of the injured man, but the burns were too severe and he passed away at his home Tuesday morning, scarcely 24 hours after the accident. His wife and four younger children, brother, Scott, and sister, Mrs. Thos. Irwin, were present at the time of his death, the eldest son, Leonard, not reaching here until Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Hitchcock had been a resident of this city since 1894, and the host of friends who flocked to the house eager to perform the slightest service, and who attended the funeral, attested the universal esteem and respect in which he was held. He had been engaged in various occupations since living here, for the past few years, having been one of the rural mail carriers. Those who became in any way acquainted with him recognized the true worth of his Christian character and all have good words for his life and express the deepest sympathy for the bereaved relatives.
The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the United Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor, Dr. W. C. Willimason, who was assisted by Rev. W. M. Jackson, of Beaver, Pa., former pastor of this congregation. The church was full. The floral offerings were very profuse. Music was by a mixed quartet, composed of Mesrs. Henderson and Finley, Miss Ethel Craig and Mrs. Crosthwait. The pall bearers were the gentlemen of his Sabbath school class, which was composed of the young married couples of the school. The members of the session and the ex-elders acted as honorary pall bearers. The sister, of the deceased, Mrs. T. G. Merriam, of near Morrison, Colo., was here, as were also Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Richardson, of What Cheer, la., Mrs. Richardson being, a sister of Mrs. Hitchcock.
The obituary read by Dr. Williamson at the services and other facts of the life of the deceased, are as follows:
J. H. Hitchcock was born February 9th, 1866, and died April 30th, 1912, aged 46 years, 2 months and 21 days.   The home of his parents at the time of his birth was in Jones county, this state, from which place they moved to this city in 1894. His parents both died in this city, his mother, only a year ago last February. He was one of nine children, five of whom are buried in the old home in the eastern part of the state. Mr. Hitchcock made a profession of religion early in life and united with the United Presbyterian church under the ministry of Rev. W. D. Ralston, at Scotch Grove, la., being at the time of this important step in his life, about 13 years of age.
He was married at Wyoming, Jones county, this state, to Miss Bertha Halsey, on August 18th, 1892. Four sons, three of them but children,, and one daughter, remain with the mother to mourn the loss of the father and husband.
Among other advantages which he had for fitting himself for usefulness in life was one year in Lenox College, Hopkinton, la., and two years in Monmouth College.
He was interested in school work and taught several school terms, here and there, always a capable and well liked teacher. He was the choice of the members of the United Presbyterian church to fill the position of an elder, and for about 12 years was a faithful member of the session, always much loved and his services prized by the church and other members of the session, so that he will be very greatly missed by all of the local church in the years to come.
For a little over two years he was the teacher of what was called "the young married people's class" and in that capacity, his college training as well as elsewhere, proved the worth of such equipment for places of usefulness and activity in the world or the church. In conclusion, The Herald can only add its expression of sympathy for the sorrowing relatives, feeling that they will receive much comfort from a knowledge of him who was taken from their midst. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 2, 1912

AN OLD RESIDENT GONE
Mr.   L.   Hitchcock   Quietly Passed Away Sunday After a Short Illness
Mr. Leonard Hitchcock, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Page county quietly passed away at his home on West Main street last Sunday at 2 o'clock after an illness of less than four days. He has been a victim of Bright's disease for a number of years but has never been seriously ill from it until last Thursday morning when he took a very severe spell. Gradually after that he became worse until Sunday noon when he lost consciousness. Funeral services will be held at the late home on Main street at 2:30 o'clock today. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 10, 1903

Grandpa L. Hitchcock died Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m., after a long illness brought on by old age, at his home in west Clarinda. He has been a resident of this county for many years and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was in the 90th year of his age, far beyond the allotted life time of mankind. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev Lowery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 12, 1903

Obituary
On Sabbath last there passed peacefully away at his home in west Clarinda, Leonard Hitchcock, Sr., in the 80th year of his life. The deceased was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, July 10, 1823, but in early ehildhood moved to New York state. As a growing lad he was blessed with a robust frame, and a very vigorous body and mind and an indomitable spirit of perseverance which fitted him for the strenuous life he was called upon to live. When 17 years old he moved back to Mercer county, Penn., and then in 1852 he came to Iowa in company with his aged father and sister's family settling first at Andrew, Jackson county from whence he moved in 1854 to Scotch Grove, Jones county, where he resided for forty years, on the farm he entered when it was government land. In August, 1894, the family moved to Clarinda and have since made their home here. On January, 1862, he was married to Arvilla Batchelder, who proved a devoted partner. Nine children were given them, four of whom, along with the mother remain behind, namely, Mrs. Thomas Irwin, J. Howard, Mrs Elnora N. Merriam, and J. Scott, all living in this city. Deceased was a man of striking personality, of varied information and of keen, mental and physical powers. Until some ten or twelve years ago, when he was seized with a severe incurable malady, he enjoyed unbroken health, and even during recent years, while at times suffering severely, he displayed remarkable vitality in warding off the increasing infirmities of advancing years.
The deceased professed Christ in mature life and joined the fellowship of the Presbyterian church (old school,) the family associating themselves with the historic congregation of East Wayne in which organization the father served as a ruling elder many years. In 1878 the household transferred their church connection to the United Presbyterian body, with which they are still honorably associated. The late Mr. Hitchcock was conscientiously and loyally attached to the simple scriptural faith and worship of the church of his choice and took an active and intelligent interest in all its affairs. He was always a great reader keeping fully posted in passing events of church and state. On this account he was ever an entertaining conversationalist. He was a loyal citizen and a warm hearted patriot, taking a keen interest in the national life of his native country.
He died in the full assurance of faith and with the confident expectation of celestial joy. The funeral on Tuesday was very large, the solemn service being held at the home, and conducted by the pastor, Rev. Lowry. The choir of the U. P. church sang comforting and appropriate psalms which were favorites with the deceased. The interment took place in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 13, 1903