Aaron Beabout of Wilcox, Mo„ had a stroke of paralysis, Monday, Feb. 7, and died Thursday night, Feb. 10, 1916. He was 71 years of age. The funeral was neld last. Saturday, conducted by Rev. G. H. Chase of Clarinda. Mr. Beabout lived in Shambaugh several years ago, running a livery barn here. He has many friends at this place. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 17, 1916

Beach, Jessie - The announcement of the death of Miss Jessie Beach, Friday, May 31, brought sorrow to the hearts of many. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm. Beach, her father passing away several years ago, and for a number of years Miss Jessie and her mother have made their home in West Clarinda. Cancer of the breast with other complicated diseases was the cause of her death. She was 38 years of age and a native of Iowa. The family resided many years out near Yorktown. A noble lady has passed away. The funeral was held Monday at 130 from the home, conducted by Rev. Jackson of the U P Cburch of which organization she had long been a member. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 6, 1907

Jessie Beach was born at Hamburg, Iowa, April 14, 1870, and died in Clarinda, Iowa, May 31, 1907. When fifteen years of age she joined the M. E. church at Coin, Iowa, and lived a consistent Christian life. For years she was an active worker in the Presbyterian church at Yorktown, but ill health had compelled her to give up church work since the family came to Clarinda four years ago. Here she was a member of the First U. P. church, and faithful in attendance when able. She was a patient sufferer, because a firm believer in her Saviour, and she died happy in the assurance of a home in glory. The mother and friends have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 7, 1907

Miss Jessie Beech, who has been suffering from a prolonged illness, died today at noon. No definite announcements can yet be made in regard to the funeral services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 31, 1907     

The funeral of Miss Jessie Beech was held yesterday afternoon at 1:30 at the family home on West Water street, the services being conducted by Rev. W. M. Jackson, assisted by Rev. Maclean. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 4, 1907

News of the death of Elijah Beal at Long Beach, Calif., received in this city last week, brought sorrow and grief to his old friends where he resided many years. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 11, 1915

Elijah Beal Dead

ELIJAH BEAL
Another of our old soldiers answered the long roll, and another of Page county's pioneers went to his reward, when Elijah Beal died, Feb. 1st, at his home in Long Beach, California. Mr. Beal had been declining in health for the past year, the beginning of the end being when he was struck by a street car in Long Beach. The day before his death he attended church three times, being stricken the next day by apoplexy, following a chronic nephritis which was his chief ailment.
The remains of our former townsman were brought east by his brother, Frank Beal, and sister, Mrs. Ella Woodruff of Greeley, Col., who met the cortege at La Junta, and together they went to Terra Haute, Ill., the old home, where he was buried in the village cemetery on Sunday morning, Feb. 14th, Rev. J. Barr King of the Methodist church officiating.
Elijah Beal was born to Jeremiah and Mary (Hartford) Beal, in Union county, O., Jan. 12, 1844, being at the time of his death 71 years and 20 days told.
He was married to   Miss Albina Thayer at Mendon, Ill., Oct. 1 ,1867.
They resided at Terre Haute where he was in the mercantile business for many years with his brother, A. F. Beal, and was associated with C. R. Gittings and P. K. Jaggar at Disco, in the grain and implement business for a few years. The Beal brothers removed from Terre Haute to Clarinda,Ia., in 1881, where they continued in mercantile pursuits. Mrs. Beal died in Clarinda in 1889. Mr. Beal went to California about twelve years ago.
He was a soldier of the Civil war, being member of Company A, Sixty-fifth, Illinois regiment, being discharged in 1865. He was a member of the G. A. R. Post. At an early age he joined the Free Will Baptist church and in later years was identified with the Presbyterian church. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 25, 1915

Beam, John [-1907] - Mr. and Mrs. Irving Beam, living a few miles south of Braddyville, were called to mourn the sudden death of their little boy, John Beam, Thursday morning, Feb. 7, 1907, from stomach trouble, aged 4 years, 6 months and 13 days. He had been sick but a short time. The funeral took place, Friday afternoon and the little one laid to rest in the Clearmont cemetery. Those attending from this city were Miss Belle Beam, Alex Shum and family, Mrs Robt Henshaw, Mr Noah McCowen, Mrs Jesse McCowen, Mrs Lewis Annan, and Mrs Harvey McCowen. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 14, 1907

In Memoriam.
In memory of John T., son of Mr. and. M[rs. J. Ervin Beam who died February 7, 1907, at his home three miles from Clearmont, Mo., age 4 years, 3 months and 11 days. The following selected verses are appropriate:

A little mound of earth Is all the land I own; Death gave it me—five feet by
And marked it with a stone. My home, my garden-grave, Where most I long to go! The ground is mine by right divine:
And Heaven will have it so For here my darling sleeps,
Unseen—arrayed in white-And o'er the grass the breezes pass
And stars look down at night Here Beauty, Love and Joy, With him in silence dwell, As eastern slaves are thrown in graves Of kings remembered well.
But here let no man come,
My mourning rights to sever. Who lieth here is cold and dumb.
His dust is mine forever.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1907

John Beam died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1910, at 2 o'clock a. m., at his Clarinda home, 204 Lincoln avenue, aged 79 years and 5 days.
John Beam was born in Dauphin county, Pa., Jan. 20, 1831, and was the fourth child of a family of eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Beam, all of whom have passed away except one son, William. John Beam remained at home until 1853, when he crossed the Allegheny mountains to seek a home in the new west, locating in Louisa county, Iowa. The following year he went to Muscatine,, Iowa,, where he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Shoemaker Feb. 20, 1856, where they resided until 1858, when they located in Nodaway county, Mo., but a year later returned to Muscatine. In 1865 they returned to Missouri, and in April, 1865, they came to Clarinda, and Mr. Beam, deciding to quit farm life, purchased the Delevan Hotel and conducted it successfully in early day style for 15 years, and it was here the writer ate his first meal in Clarinda on the morning of April 14, 1868. In 1882 he sold out and purchased a farm of 206 acres northeast of the city and conducted it profitably for twenty years, when he sold it to the Clarinda State Hospital for $100 per acre. Since that time he has lived at his home in this city, where his earthly career closed. Four children were born to them, Belle, Allie, deceased; Charles and Irvin, who survive him, the wife and mother passing away Feb. 28, 1899. Having accumulated a fair share of this world's goods, he enjoyed his well earned ease in this city until about seven years ago, when he was stricken with paralysis, which rendered him almost helpless, but his mind was clear until the last. Mr. Beam was an honorable man, ever jovial and companionable, and highly esteemed by his large circle of friends. Politically he was a stalwart democrat. In early years he joined the Masonic lodge and was a faithful believer in its teachings. He was also a member of the Clarinda Chapter and Pilgrim Commandery. He was conscious to the last, and expressed a desire and readiness to die. A good man has passed to his long home. The funeral took place from the home yesterday at 2:30 p. m., Rev. Wm. Stevenson, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating, arid interment in the Clarinda cemetery with Masonic burial services by Nodaway lodge, No. 140, A. F. and A. M. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 27, 1910

John Beam was born in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania on the 20th. of January, 1831. He came to Muscatine, Iowa in 1853, and in 1866 to Clarinda. He located in a hotel which stood where C. H. Oates' furniture store now stands, remaining the popular proprietor there of for many years. On March 2nd., 1882 he moved to a farm two and one-half miles north of town, remaining there until April 11, 1902 when he moved back to town to his present home.
On February 26, 1856, he was married to Sarah Shoemaker, in Muscatine, Iowa. Unto them were born four children, namely: E. Belle, Allie M., deceased, Charles W. and J. Ervin. The wife and mother was called to her rest on February 28, 1899.
On January 24th. 1903, Mr. Beam had a stroke of paralysis from which he never fully recovered. On last Christmas day he began to feel worse. He was confined to his bed only two weeks, and passed away at two o'clock a. m., January 25, 1910, just seven years from the time he had his stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Beam was conscious up to the last. He passed away in the presence of his three children, a brother and near relatives. He was happy and perfectly willing to pass into the world beyond.
CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 27, 1910

Erastus Bean died at his home last Monday evening at about 7 o'clock. Funeral services held at the M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Enoch Hill, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.   Obituary next week. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 25, 1914

Another Veteran Called
COLLEGE SPRINGS: (College Press)—The death reaper has again visited our town and taken one of its members but one who was ready and well prepared to go.
Erastus Luster Bean was born near Greenville, Mercer county, Pennsylvania, and died at his home in College Springs, Iowa, at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 6 days. He came to Oxford, Henry county, Illinois, in 1856, and on August 29, 1857, was married to Miss Amelia Blair. Eight children were born to this union—four sons, Frank, Siegel, Grant and Jay, all of whom died in infancy; four daughters, who grew to womanhood, Emma Estella Turner, whose death occured in 1890 at the age of 31, Ella Maud Harland, who died in 1910, age 34, Etta McGinnis of College Springs, and Edna Smith of Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Mrs. Bean died June 16, 1912. Mr. Bean was the youngest one of his father's family and was the last member of the family to pass away. He gave four years of his life to his county's service, having enlisted in the 83rd Ill., and served to the close, having been honorably discharged at Knoxville, Tenn., in 1865. After the war, Mr. Bean moved to Iowa, and has made his home in College Springs and vicinity ever since. He was an upright Christian man in whose integrity all had implicit confidence. He was a charter member of the College Springs Methodist Episcopal; church which was organized in 1867 by Rev Martin. He leaves two daughters and eight grandchildren to mourn his death.
We may say of him—-Servant of God, well done, The   glorious warfare's past, The battle's fought, the race is won And thou art crowned at last.

The funeral services were held from the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Enoch Hill. Interment was made at the Grove cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 9, 1914

Bean, J.J., Mrs - Mrs. J. J. Bean, one of the good old ladies of Blanchard, died last Thursday at her home that in city after a long siege of stomach trouble. With her husband she was among the oldest residents of that town and was highly respected. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 27, 1911

Bean, Maude Kile - . Maude Bean, wife of Charles Bean,  died Friday, March 19, at the home of her aunt, Miss Ella Kile, on South 15th street,  aged 38 years, 6 months and 19 days.   She was the daughter of Lon Kile, and with her husband had lived near Shambaugh. Having been in poor health for some time she was brought to this city early last week for treatment, but the physicians could do nothing for her. The funeral was held Sunday at 2:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. J. M. Asbell, and interment in the city cemetery.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 25, 1915

Mrs. Maude N. Bean, wife of Charley Bean of Harlan township, died at the home of Miss Ella Kile, in Clarinda, last Thursday evening. Her maiden name was Maude May Kile, being born in Clarinda Aug. 30th, 1876, her father being Lon Kile. On Oct. 18th, 1889 she was married to Charles Bean, and two children survive, twins named Ruth and Helen, now thirteen years of age. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 25, 1915

Bearce, Benjamin Franklin - The funeral of B. F. Bearce took place at the home west of the city last Thursday afternoon. He was 72 years of age. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 19, 1906

Franklin Bearce, the son of Eli H. and Sarah Bearce, was born in Fulton county, Ill, April 24, 1834. He was the sixth of a family of seven, of which Orson Bearce of Fulton county, Ill., alone survives. On February 8, 1855, he was married to Lydia Cornell, a native of Athens, Ohio, and to them ten children were born, three of whom are dead, Alice, William and Anna. There were present at the funeral, Harvey, Enma F., Mrs. Rosetta B. Willison, Richard H., Leonidas, James F., and Leonard; the other son, Richard, has been away from home several years and his address is unknown so that he could not be notified of the father's illness and death. The mother died March 13,1903.
Mr. Bearce moved to Page county with his family in 1882, having previously purchased 260 acres of splendid farm land, about three miles west of Clarinda. His farm has always been well and carefully tilled so that he gained the reputation of being one of the most thoroughly practical and successful farmers in Page county. His four sons, who were with him at the time of his death, have all learned to farm in the same systematic and careful way as was long practiced by the father, so that they are all doing a prosperous business.
Mr. Bearce was a consistent and earnest member of the Methodist church and loyally devoted to its interests. The funeral was conducted by his pastor and was attended by a large concourse of neighbors and friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 17, 1906

Death of Franklin Bearce.
The Clarinda Democrat gives the following notice of the death of Franklin Bearce. He was the father of E. H. Bearce who was formerly a resident of Manti.
The funeral of Franklin Bearce occured yesterday afternoon at two o'clock at the family home, west of this city, the services being conducted by Rev. Abel of whose church the deceased was a member. Benjamin Franklin Bearce was born April 21, 83 and died April 10, 1906, lacking only a few days of being seventy-two years old. He was born in Fulton county, Illinois, but came west at an early date and was one of the pioneers of Page county. His death came as a result of a long continued sickness which has kept him in a feeble state for several years.—Democrat. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 17, 1906

The funeral of Franklin Bearce occured yesterday afternoon at two o'clock at the family home, west of this city, the services being conducted by Rev. Abel of whose church the deceased was a member. Benjamin Franklin Bearce was born April 24, 1834 and died April 10,1906, lacking only a few days of being seventy-two years old. He was born in Fulton county, Illinois, but came west at an eary date and was one of the pioneers of Page county, His death came as a result of along continued sickness which has kept him in a feeble state for several years. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 13, 1906

DIED IN NEW YORK
The funeral services of Richard Henry Bearce were held here Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Rosa Willison, a sister of the deceased, Rev Cable officiating. The death occured April 16, at the home of James Bearce, Canandaigua, New York, where he had been making his home. Richard Henry Bearce was born Aug. 6, 1866 at Lewiston Fulton county, Ill., coming to Clarinda in the spring of 1882 and after a few years going to Chicago to practice telegraphy, where he was employed during the Chicago in 1893, also being a street car conductor while in Chicago. Returning to Clarinda, he engaged in farming until his health began to fail, when he made his home with his brother James, who two years ago gave up farming and moved to New York.
Deceased was 52 years, 8 months and 10 days old at the time of his death. He is survived by four brothers and two sisters: E. H. Bearce of Burlington Junction, Mo., L. S. Bearce and Leonard Bearce of Hiawatha, Kan., James of Canandaigua, N. Y., Mrs. Rosa Willison arid Mrs. Emma Snodderly of Clarinda. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 25, 1918

Richard Henry Bearce was born near Lewistown, Fulton county, Ill., Aug. 6, 1866, and   died   near Cananagua, N. Y., April 16, 1918.   He had attained the age of 52 years 8 months and 10 days.   He came with his parents to Page county,   Iowa,   in the spring of 1882, where he resided with his parents a few years after wards taking up the study of telegraphy. Later he secured a position in Chicago and
during the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893 he   was employed as conductor of the Chicago Street Railway company serving as such a number of years.  He came back to Page county, Iowa, and engaged in farming a number of years. When his health began to fail he gave up farming and has since made his home with his brother, James, who resided three miles west of Crarinda.   Two years ago James Bearce moved to New York to make his home, his brother, Richard, going with him.   All the care that could be given Richard was given him by his brother, James, particularly in his last illness.   The deceased leaves to mourn their loss, four brothers and two sisters as follows:    J. P. Bearce, Canandagua, N. Y.; Leonard Bearce, Hiawatha, Kan.;  L. S. Bearce, Hiawatha, Kan.;. Kyle Bearce, Shenandoah; E. H. Bearce, Burlington, Junction,    Mo.,    Mrs.    Jasper Willison, and    Mrs.    Emma     Snoderly both of    Clarinda.       E.    E. Bearce of Burlington  Junction, Mo., Leonard Bearce of Hiawatha, Kan., and Kyle Bearce of Shenandoah were in attendance at the funeral.   L. S. Bearce of Hiawatha, Kan. was unable to be present on account of the serious illness of his wife.     James P. Bearce accompanied    the remains   from New York to Clarinda.   The funeral was held at the home of his sister Mrs. Jasper Willison in Nodaway township, Sunday afternoon, April    21,    at 1 o'clock.   Rev. M. M. Cable, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of this city conducted the services. Interment was in Clarinda cemetery.               CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 18, 1918

Richard Henry Bearce, a resident near Clarinda for a number of years with his brother, James Bearce, died at the James Bearce home near Canandagua, N. Y., April 16, 1918, and the body was brought to Page county for burial, the funeral services being held last Sunday afternoon from the home of a sister, Mrs. Rosa Willison, west of Clarinda, the Rev. M. M. Cable officiating. The deceased was born near Lewiston, Fulton county, Ill., August 6, 1866, and was 52 years, 8 months, and l0 days of age at the time of his death. With his parents he came to Page county in the spring of 1882, where he lived with them for a few years. Then he went away to learn telegraphy, and secured a position as a telegrapher in Chicago for a few years during and after the Chicago exposition in 1893. He was employed by the Chicago street railway company as a conductor for some time, then came back to Page county and engaged in farming for a number of years. His health began to fail and he gave up farming, having since made his home with his brother, James, who resided three miles west of Clarinda until two years ago when he moved to New York state to make his home, Richard going with them and continuing to make his home with them. The brother and famiy did all possible for him in the last sickness.
The deceased leaves to mourn their loss four brothers : and two sisters: E. H. Bearce of Burlington Junction, Mo., L. S. Bearce and Leonard Bearce of Hiawatha, Kans., James of Canandagua, N. Y., Mrs. Rosa Willison and Mrs. Emma Snodderly of Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 25, 1918

Bearce, Sadie Jane Patterson - At the funeral of Mrs. Harvey E. Bearce, Thursday, quite a number of old friends and neighbors of the family were present from Shenandoah, which was for some years the family home. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Crain, Mr. and Mrs. Yates, Mr. and Mrs. Beardsley and Mrs. James. There were several others of the old neighbors unable to be present but all joined in sending a beautiful floral offering. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 18, 1908

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson, of Gravity, were here Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Johnson's sister, Mrs. H. E. Bearce, returning to their home on the 11:30 train Saturday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 18, 1908
Leonidas and Leonard Bearce, of Hiawatha, Kans., were Wednesday called here by the death of their sister-in- law, Mrs. H. E. Bearce, remaining here until yesterday morning, when they returned to their homes in Kansas. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 18, 1908
Mrs. Ellen Cox, of Burchard, Nebr., who was here to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. H. E. Bearce, Thursday, returned to her home Saturday morning. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 18, 1908

Sadie Jane Patterson was born January 31,1863, near Alpha, Henry county, Illinois, and came with her parents made to Page county, Ia., in November, 1881.   She was united in marriage to Harve. E.  Bearce August 7, 1884. They resided on a farm three and one-half miles west of Clarinda until the spring of 1899, when they moved near Shenandoah.   In the spring of 1904 they moved to their present home, five miles south of Yorktown.   She was converted and joined the M. E. church at Alpha, Ill., when fourteen years of age and lived a devout,  Christian life until she passed away at her home February 11, 1908.   A husband, their eleven children, a father, three brothers and four sisters survive her. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the Methodist church at Yorktown conducted by Rev. J. W. Abel, and interment took place at the Snake Creek cemetery [Summitt Cemetery]. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 14, 1908

Bearce, Mrs Harvey E., died Tuesday night at her home near Page Center, from consumption, aged 43 years and 11 days. The funeral was held at 1 o’clock today, conducted by Rev Abel, and interment at Summit cemetery. Page County Democrat, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1908

William McKinley Bearce died at Sedalia, Mo, Aug. 29, 1918. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Bearce Burlington Junction Mo. The young man was 21 years of age. The cause of his death was attributed to chronic indigestion. The remains were brought to Clarinda for burial. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 5, 1918

Brought Home for burial
William Mc Kinley Bearce, age 21 years old and single, died Aug. 29th at Sedalia, Mo., from heart trouble. The body was brought to the home in Burlington Junction where funeral services were held, and from there to Yorktown for burial in Summit Cemetary, the family having formerly lived near Page Center. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 12, 1918

Mr. and Mrs. Lon Beard were called to mourn the death of their 9 year old daughter, Friday. While the family were at Villisca spending Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Beard, the little girl went out playing with other children, and in climbing over a pile of large poles some of the loose ones rolled down with her and she sustained severe injuries, and died the following day. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 1, 1910

Beard, Noolie Linrooth - An Awful Death Due to Jug of Alcohol—Husband and Babe Badly Burned.
Mrs. Alonzo Beard met with an accident last Sunday morning about nine o'clock which caused her death. Some of the young men of the neighborhood had been in the house earlier in the morning and had been drinking alcohol, which  had been brought from Creston,  They wanted her to leave her home so they could spend the day there drinking. This she refused to do saying she would allow nothing of the kind in her home.   Shortly after they left, her brother came with two jugs of alcohol.   She asked him to leave at once, saying she would destroy the stuff if he didn't remove it. He took one jug and started for his home.   She took the other and in an attempt to throw it out the door struck it against the stove which burst the jug, spilling the contents on  herself, the stove  and floor. The stove was hot, which instantly ignited the alcohol, and in an instant the entire room was ablaze. Her husband, who was in the room, sprang to her assistance.   He succeeded in getting their 13-months-old son away from its mother, and was horribly burned on the hands and face in an attempt to save her life.  Her screams brought neighbors to her assistance, but before the flames could be extinguished she was fatally burned.   She suffered great agony until four o'clock in the afternoon when she died.
The funeral was from the home Monday morning at nine o'clock, conducted by Rev. O. J. English, and interment was made in Villisca cemetery.
Noolie Linrooth was bom in Page county, Iowa, April 21, 1883, and has resided in Villisca nearly all her life. She was married to Alonzo R. Beard May 17,1902.—Villisca Letter. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 29, 1904

Mrs. Lon Beard of Villisca was burned to death last Sunday. Lon is a drinking fellow and an all-round tough. It is said he brought home a jug of alcohol Saturday night and Sunday a lot of his pals gathered there to help dispose of it. To get rid of it Mrs. Baird took the jug and threw it on the hot stove. An explosion soon followed and she was so badly burned that she died in a few hours. Their year old child was severely burned and also Lon slightly. He is a son of Asa Beard who formerly lived here. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 28, 1904

Mrs. Alonzo Beard died at Villisca Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, from the effects of fearful burns she received during the morning. She became infuriated at the conduct of her husband, who was having an "alcohol party," and with her baby in her arms, she took the jug of alcohol and broke it over the hot stove. The liquor ignited, setting fire to the room and burning Mrs. Beard so badly that it caused her death. It is reported that the baby is in a serious condition and not likely to live. Funeral was held Monday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 26, 1904

Mrs W. N. Beattie died Sunday morning about 2 o'clock at the home of her son, W. H. Beattie, in South Clarinda. She had been sick but a few days from tonsilitis, but it soon developed into a malignant case of diphtheria and she soon succumbed to the dread disease. Her age was 74 years, 5 mouths and 15 days.  She was born in Glasgow, Ky., and Sept. 20, 1849, was married to Mr. Wm. N. Beattie.   In  after years they lived in Missouri where they reared a family of six children and five of the survivors were present at the funeral. In 1891 the couple removed to this city and made their home with W. H. Beattie, the old gentleman passing away over three years ago.   Mrs Beattie was an earnest christian lady and highly esteemed by all who knew her. The burial took place at 10 o'clock Monday morning, there being no public service on account of the dangerous disease, but her remains were followed to the cemetery by many sympathizing friends where her pastor, Rev. Maclean, read the burial  service.   A good old lady has gone to her long resting place. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 25, 1904

Grandma Beattie Laid to Rest

In our issue of last Friday, we mentioned the fact that Grandma Beattie, as she was familiarly known, was suffering from an attack of tonsilitis, but it was not considered that she was dangerously ill. However, the disease developed into malignant diphtheria, and Sunday morning a little after two o'clock, she breathed her last. Everything that was possible was done to alleviate her suffering, but the rapid progress of the disease and the malignant form it assumed baffled all the skill of the physicians and nurse.
Catherine Murrell was born September 2, 1829, at Glasgow, Ky., and was married September 20, 1849, to Wm. N. Beattie, at Lexington, Ky. They moved soon after to Boone county, Missouri, where they made their home and raised their family. In 1885, they came to Nodaway county, Missouri, to live with their eldest son. In 1891, the aged couple made their home with their son, Wm. H. Beattie, at this place. The husband died three and a half years ago and was laid to rest in the beautiful city of the dead north of town and by the side of the father and loving husband, the remains of Grandma Beattie were laid to rest yesterday at 11 o'clock. There were seven children in the family, two of which died in iufancy. Those living in the order of their ages, are, S. M. Beattie, of Arkansas; Mrs. D. M. Denny, of Kentucky; Mrs. G. L. Bennett, of Missouri, and W. H. Beattie, of Clarinda. John Beattie, another son, died about five years ago, leaving a wife and three children who now live in Oskaloosa, Ia. All of the children were present at the funeral yesterday.
There was no public funeral service owing to the fact that the residence was quarantined. A number of the friends of the family accompanied the remains to the cemetery where the pastor, Rev. J. N. Maclean of the Presbyterian church, of which she was a member read the burial services. The floral tributes were remarkably beautiful, and of great quantity, and this was typical of the beautiful character of the deceased and the great esteem in which she was held by every one who knew her, Grandma Beattie was certainly one of the most lovable characters we have ever known and everybody who came in contact with her was impressed with the fact of her true Christian spirit and was naturally drawn to her with chords of love that bound for life. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 23, 1904

Mary E. Mallory was born in Vigo county, Indiana, January 14, 1835, and died September 17, 1912, in Clarinda, Iowa, aged 77 years, 8 months and 3 days.
She was married to Nathan Beauchamp in 1861, at the age of sixteen. To this union were born five children, three of whom remain to mourn her death. Mary Frances died at the age of four and William died in young manhood. Among those who remain are Noah L. Beauchamp, Martin L. Beauchamp and Charlie Beauchamp, also Mrs. Herman Kelly, a granddaughter, whom she raised from infancy, all living in Clarinda. Besides these she leaves ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two brothers to mourn their loss.
She united with the Christian church in her early life and was a member till the time of her death.
She was the one of the home to which all looked for everything, always ready to comfort her loved ones. She was a dear soul whom every one loved.
"A dear loved one from our home is gone
A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can he filled."
The funeral services were conducted from the home tihis afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Clarence M. Eppard, pastor of the Christian church. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 19, 1912

Harry Beavers, son of Mr. and Mrs.T. H. Beavers, of Valley township, died Saturday from an abscess on the brain. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 19, 1905

Beavers, Sarah Amanda Painter - Mrs. T. H. Beavers died at her home in Valley township, Tuesday, April 23, 1918, Her maiden name was Sarah Amanda Painter. She was born in Highland county, O., in January, 1852. She was married Jan. 25, 1875, to T. H. Beavers, at Yates City, Ill. She is survived by her husband and six sons and daughters. Her funeral was held last Thursday from the home. Burial was in the Villisca cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 2, 1918

Geo. Bebout was found frozen to death out near Sheridan, Wyo., Jan. 6th. He was out hunting in the mountains with a party and they became separated and lost. It is said a companion with him was nearly dead when found. George was born and reared down in Buchanan township, and about six weeks ago removed with his family to Sheridan intending to engage in the stock business. He was about 37 years old and leaves a devoted wife and six small children. His has been a checkered life, but he was honest, a money maker, and besides having considerable means leaves his family a $3,000 insurance policy. He was buried at Sheridan. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 14, 1904

Mrs. Geo. Bebout changed her mind after the burial of her husband at Sheridan, Wyo., who was frozen to death out there a few weeks ago, and had his remains brought back home for interment in the Shearer cemetery in Buchanan township. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 28, 1904

Beck, Arthur - Mr. Arthur Beck, of Yorktown, dropped dead this morning at the home of his son-in law, Martin List, the cashier of the Yorktown Bank. Mr. Beck was 68 years old and his sudden death was the result of an attack of apoplexy. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 24, 1905

Beck, Byron - The remains of Byron Beck were bought from Omaha to this city Saturday, for interment, he having died there suddenly May 3d. He was about 49 years of age and will be remembered by old settlers around here as in the early days he was employed in the N. B. Moore bank and also clerked for J, D. Hawley early in the '70s. He was a son of Rev. W. J. Beck, one of the first M. B. ministers in this county. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 9, 1907

Byron Beck. Byron Beck, the son of Rev. W. J. Beck, a retired Methodist minister now residing at Atlantic, Iowa, and well known throughout this conference, died Friday, May 3rd, at Omaha, after a sickness of only a few days. He was a man aged forty-nine years, was unmarried, and had lived a lonely, wandering life, going about from one place to another doing the work of a bookkeeper. In 1872 his father, Rev. Beck, came to Page county from Illinois, where he had entered the Methodist ministry in 1855, and became pastor at College Springs. In 1877 and 78 he was pastor at Shenandoah, and it was during these years that Byron, then a young man, worked as clerk and bookkeeper in J. D. Hawley's store in Clarinda, and later as bookkeeper in M. Moore's bank, which was located where Hawley's store is now. Following that he was bookkeeper at the First National Bank at Shenandoah, and since then he has worked in Kansas City, Sioux City and Omaha.

The remains were brought to this city Saturday at 11:35 by the brother, Mel. C. Beck, a lawyer of Sioux City, and the funeral was held at two o'clock, Rev. J. W. Abel conducting the services. The only immediate relatives surviving are the father, Rev. W. J. Peck [sic], Atlantic, Iowa, the brother, Mel. Peck [sic], Sioux City, and a sister, Mrs. George Pallady, Allerton, Iowa. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 7, 1907

ESSEX MAN KILLED BY VILLAGE OFFICER

Isaac    Beck,    Prosperous. Farmer, Meets  Sad Fate While on Drunken Spree

Isaac Beck, a farmer residing one mile northwest of Essex,   had been creating quite a disturbance in that town Friday, while under the influence of liquor.   He seemed inclined to make trouble with everyone who spoke to him, and acted in an insulting manner to Mrs. Fred Murray, in front of the Murray cafe,   Mr. Murray was not present at the time, but was called by his wife, and he phoned for   the   mayor.   Dr. Okerlin, who came and ordered Beck home, and then went   down   the street. Beck started down the other way, but started scrapping again before he got very far.   Dr. Okerlin   came back, and told him to come   along,   and they would have the constable lock him up. Okerlin then walked on down the street, Beck following.   The mayor stopped at the door of the Feed yard and was going to   telephone to the constable, but just as he was at the door, Beck must have said something to make him turn, and according to the evidence at the inquest, Beck was in a position to strike him, and purely in self-defense, Okerlin gave him an uppercut on the face that sent him to the ground, his head hitting the cement walk.   He did not rise, and the mayor called for help to get him into the office of the barn.
Dr. C. C. Parriot was called, but he could determine nothing that should be serious, but was summoned three times during the night, and administered stimulants. Notwithstanding, Beck died at 7: o'clock Saturday morning. Be leaves a wife and eight children.
Coroner R. E. Harmon was called and at the inquest Saturday afternoon an autopsy was held by Dr. Parriot and it was found that the deceased came to his death by a cerebral hemorrhage, caused by his head striking the cement walk in a fall which was the result of a blow from Dr. Okerlin, mayor of Essex, an also in part by his condition, as he was intoxicated at the time. The jury also completely exonerated the mayor on the grounds of self-defense.
Those who acted on the jury in the case were A. D. Collins, N. C. Nelson, J. F. Parterfield, and there were also twelve witnesses, Joy R -ten, Elmer Johnson, Eric Lind, Florence Murray, Ivan Rotten, Dr. C. C. Parriott, Fred Murray, Fred Newquist, G. F. Bussard, F. W. Stromberg, D. M. Blank, Wallace Elder.
The verdict of the jury was as follows: "We do find that the deceased came to his death   by   a cerebral hemorrhage, the same being caused by his head coming in contact with a cement walk, the result of a fall, said fall being caused in part as the result of a blow administered by the Mayor of Essex, O. W. Okerlin, with his fist and in part as a result of said Isaac Beck's condition, he being intoxicated at the time.   We, the said jury find that the said mayor was acting toward the said Isaac Beck fully within his rights, as Mayor of Essex, as well as in self defense, against the assault of the Isaac Beck.     We, the jury fully exonerate the said Mayor, O. W. Okerlin, from any blame or feloneous act toward the said Isaac Beck, whatsoever." PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 11, 1918

F. M. Beckner died yesterday morning at his home in south Clarinda, aged 72 years, from the results of rheumatism and stomach trouble with which he had been afflicted many years. The funeral was held from the home at 2:30 this afternoon, conducted by Reverends Stevenson,  Williamson and Cameron, the G. A R. Post conducting ritualistic services at the grave over their deceased comrade of the civil war. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 28, 1912

Francis Marion Beckner was born in Nicholas county, Kentucky, on May 19, 1840, and died at his home in Clarinda, Page county, Iowa, on March 27, 1912, at four o'clock a. in. In the year 1842, he moved with his parents to the state of Indiana, Montgomery county, where he lived on a farm until the year 1862. He enlisted in the 72d Indiana volunteers and served until his discharge from the service on July 6, 1865, at Indianapolis, Ind.
On December 7, 1865, he was united in marriage to Hester E. Daggett, of Darlington, Indiana.
To this union, six children, three boys and three girls, were born, all dying in infancy, except Tama, who
preceded the father to the better world on February 9, 1896, and Carey, who is now a resident of
this city.                    
In 1872, Mr. Beekner moved his family to his farm in Fremont county, Iowa. His health failed him in 1884 and he moved to Shenandoah. In 1888 he moved to College Springs, where he lived until he moved to this city August 2, 1892, where he lived until the time of his death.
In addition to his son, Carey, living in this city, the deceased leaves two sisters, living in Indiana, to mourn their loss.
Mr. Beckner was for years a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, lived a clean, upright, Christian life, which gained him the respect of all who knew him, and he has gone to the home which is a reward of such a life.
The funeral services were held at the residence Friday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Wm. Stevenson, pastor of the Methodist church, who was assisted by Rev. R A. Cameron and Dr. Williamson. The pall bearers were old soldiers, members of Warren Post, of which organization Mr. Beckner had been a member. They were D. C. Reynolds, H. F. Hitchcock, Levi Matthews, S. Stiverson, J. N. Miller and M. V. Bump. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. There were full ritualistic services by Warren Post.
Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. Jas. Scroggs, Miss Mable Brown, Messrs. H. R. Spry and H. F. Jones. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 4, 1912

Francis Marrian Beckner was born May 19th, 1840, and died at his home in this city   on   south 16th street,   Wednesday,   March 27th, 1912.   Mr. Beckner was an old soldier and since moving to Clarinda has been a member of Warren Post, G. A. R.   The     funeral services being held this afternoon from the house conducted by Rev. Wm. Stevenson,   assisted by Rev. R. A. Cameron   and   Dr. W. C. Williamson Ritualistic services by Warren Post. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 28, 1912

Word comes from California of the death of N. H. Beebe, a former resident of this city, at his home at Agnew, Calif., March 4th. While a resident of this county Mr. Beebe resided on a farm near Pin Hook school house, which he sold to A. W. Greene. The deceased is survived by a wife and four daughters. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 7, 1908

Roland Casper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beekman, died Tuesday morning, June 18th, at the family residence on West State street, at the age of 2 months and 6 days. Besides the parents he is survived by a sister, Dorothy, aged 14 months. The funeral services will be held from the residence of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Felt, at Atlantic, la., Thursday afternoon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 27, 1918

Mrs. A. I. Beery died at her father-in-law's home at Shambaugh Saturday night, funeral services held Tuesday at the Mennonite church, Rev. Mr. Ren preached the sermon. Burial at Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 10, 1914

Ambrose Beery met a sudden and peculiar death Saturday about noon, at his home east of Shambaugh.   It seems there was a difference between him and his father in-law, Mr.  Leighcock, over the division of crops, and  the latter sent Constable Turnbull of Braddyville to levy thereon.   Mr. Beery attempted to avoid the officer serving the papers on him, saying he was going for the sheriff.    However, the papers were served, and soon after Mr. Beery was heard by his wife making a noise in the highway and on renching his side found he was in the grasp of death.  The officer helped carry him in the house and he expired soon after.   It is supposed the excitement produced heart failure. The verdict of the coroner's jury is that the cause of his death is "unknown." Mr. Berry's age was 34 years, 6 months and 3 days,   He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death.  The funeral took place Monday and his remains laid to rest in the Butler cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 20, 1906

Ambrose Beery, of Shambaugh, Dies Suddenly Sunday Morning.
About half past eight Sunday morning news was received in this city of the sudden death at Shambaugh of Ambrose Beery, a young man aged thirty-four years, and leaving a wife and two children. Beery was in his usual health Sunday morning, but was suddenly, stricken, supposedly with an affection of the heart and died in about two hours. It was thought best to hold an inquest, so Dr. Parriott was summoned and a jury was called together. Their verdict was to the effect that the cause of the man's death was unknown.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 25, 1906

Benona Wm. Beery was born in Page county, Iowa, May 29, 1866, and died at his home in Villisca, July 19, 1911, aged 45 years, 1 month, and 20 days. Of a family of thirteen children born to Peter and Sarah Beery, he was the eleventh child.
On March 23, 1893, he was married to Emma Hendrickson, who together with six children, four brothers and two sisters, survive him. With the exception of two years, he has always lived near Shambaugh.
Mr. Beery was always an honest, upright man in business, very devoted to home and family; and loved by all who knew him.
The loss of this good man from our midst, will be keenly felt, not only by his family and loved ones, but as well by a host of sympathizing friends and neighbors. But we bow in subjection to the will of Him who knoweth best, and doeth all things well.
The body was taken to Shambaugh Friday morning, July 21, and the funeral services were held at the Church of God at 10:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. F. E. Hamlin, assisted by Rev. Fumis, pastor of the Christian church of Villisca. The body was interred in the Butler cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 27, 1911

Buford Newman Beery died Friday, Sept. 22, 1916, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Med Beery, in Amity township. He was 1 year 11 months and 17 days of age. Death was caused by cholera infantum. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept, 23, 1916, at the Mennonite church in Shambaugh, conducted by the Rev. Jacob Hygema. Interment was in the Butler cemetery in Amity township. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 28, 1916   

Buford Newman Beery, son of Melvin and Essie Beery was born near Shambaugh, Oct. 15th, 1914, died Sept. 22nd, 1916 aged 1 yr, 11 mos and 17 days. The little one suffered greatly until death came to relieve him, his father, mother and three brothers and a number of relatives and friends are left to mourn his early death., His funeral was held Saturday morning at 10 A. M. Sept. 23rd, at the Mennonite church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Jacob Hygema, interment was made at the Butler cemetery southwest of town.

The little flower that blossomed so beautifully in the home remained but a short time to be transplanted to the home above. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 28, 1916

Beery, Elizabeth - Mrs. Elizabeth Beery, wife of the late J. L. Beery, died Monday, Nov. 30, from a stroke of paralysis, at the advanced age of 80 years, lacking 14 days. She suffered a slight stroke the 18th of last month, but was unable to survive the second. Grandma Beery came to this county fifty years ago with her husband, and was highly respected by all acquaintances. She was the mother of five children, four of whom survive her. She also had the pleasure of knowing and caressing sixteen grand children. The funeral was held at Shambaugh Dec. 2, and the remains interred in the Butler cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 10, 1908

Mrs. Elizabeth Beery passed away Monday afternoon at one o'clock at the home of her son John Beery east of Shambaugh, after suffering less than two weeks from a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Beery was about eighty years of age and was the widow of Joseph Beery who died about twenty-one years ago.    Mrs. Beery was the mother of five children four of whom survive her namely; John, at whose home she lived, Mrs. Julia Brown and Joseph Beery both living east of Shambaugh, and Michael Beery, of Nebraska.  .One son, Ambrose Beery is deceased.

Beery, Frank - Frank Berry was born March 2, 1838, in Clark county, Ohio, and died August 24, 1908, at his home in northeast Clarinda, aged 70 years, 5 months and 22 days. When he was about thirty years of age he came to Iowa, where he has continued to reside since that time. In December, 1869, he was married at Springfield, Ohio, to Miss Margaret Tuttle, and to this union were born six children, three of whom died in infancy. Elmo, of Springfield, Ohio, and Mrs. Mary Phillips and Miss Tena Berry, of this city, together with the wife, survive the father and husband. The son, Elmo, from Springfield arrived here Tuesday evening so that all the children will be present.
Mr. Berry, seemed as well as usual early Monday morning and was about the house when he was suddenly stricken down with heart trouble and passed away within a few hours. Mr. Berry is one of the old settlers of Clarinda having followed the occupation of a carpenter for many years. He was well and favorably known and his death came as a shock to his many friends.
The funeral services were conducted from the home, Wednesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock under the direction of the Odd Fellows, Rev. Abel, pastor of the Methodist church, conducting the services. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 28, 1908

SHAMBAUGH RESIDENT DIES
Joseph L. Beery of Shambaugh passed away Friday March 28, at his home in that city, after a short illness from Spanish Influenza and resulting ailments. At the time of his death he was 50 years, 11 months and 16 days of age, having been born April 12, 1868, in Iowa. He was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Beery, and his father was born in Ohio, coming to Iowa in the early days.

The funeral was held at the Church of God, at   Shambaugh, Monday, March 31.   The services  were conducted by Rev. Wyatt.   The body was laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery.   This was one of the largest funerals that have been held in Page county   for quite   a while,   as Mr. Beery was very well known, and respected not only in his own community, but all over the county. He is survived by a wife, several children and grandchildren. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 3, 1919

Joseph L. Beery, who died at his home in East River township last Friday night was well known, highly respected, and will be much missed in the community where he lived, and elsewhere. He was in Clarinda two weeks ago last Saturday, after having been confined to his home by illness with influenza. At that time he commented on how badly he was feeling and expressed the opinion that he was not long for this world. So it proved to be. Rev. G. W. Wyatt furnishes the following obituary for publication: "Joseph L. Beery was born April 12, 1868, in Page county, Iowa, at the old Beery homestead, on a part of which he resided at the time of his death, March 28, 1919 , at the age of 50 years 11 months and 16 days. He was the son of Joseph L. Beery and Elizabeth Boersther Beery. He was married to Miss Alma M. Calhoon. To this union were born eight children—three girls and five boys, who were all present during his illness. All was done that kind hands could do for his recovery but God saw fit to take him home. He was converted in 1892 at the age of 24 years and united with the Church of God, at Shambaugh. Living a consistent life he was a useful member and held an office during most of the entire time. He was a member of the church council at the time of his departure, in which he was kindly appreciated. He was a true and faithful husband, kind and loving father, a good neighbor and a useful citizen. He will not only be missed in his home and church, but in the entire community. He leaves to mourn their loss his faithful wife and loving children, Mrs. Ralph Young, formerly Florence; Olin R., Cecil L., Ray C, Elza L., Ina M.„ Earl J., Alma E.; one grandchild, Dorothy Marie Young, and being of fifteen children, six having preceded him, he leaves Ben of Cambridge, Nebr.; James of Shambaugh, Caleb of Paola, Kan.; Mahala Kunkel, Ogilvie, Minn., Sarah Thomas, Dakota; Michael, of Lancaster, Calif.; Julia Brown of Shambaugh, John of Hopkins, Mo., with a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held by the writer and wife, with the assistance of four of his former pastors of the Church of God at Shambaugh, Elders Jesse Huddle, I. Ossmah, Wiseman Cabbage and L. Long; and J. H. Hess of the Mennonite church, with a well packed house of friends and relatives, at 2 p.m., Monday, March 31, and he was laid at rest in the Clarinda cemetery, to await the judgment morning.
Rest on dear one. We would disturb you not From that sweet rest
Which is now your lot. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 3, 1919

Joseph L. Beery
Joseph L. Beery was born April 12, 1868, in Page county, Iowa, on the old Beery homestead, on part of which he resided at the time of his death, which occurred March 28, 1919. He was 50 year, 11 months and 16 days old. He was the son of Joseph L. and Elizabeth Boersther Beery. He was married to Alma L. Calhoon, 8 children being born to this union, three girls and five boys, all of whom were present during his illness.
He will not only be missed in his home and in the church circle, but in the entire community. He leaves to mourn his loss, his faithful wife, and loving children, Mrs. Florence Young, Olin R., Ray C, Ina M., Cecil L., Elza L., Earl J., Alma E. and one grandchild, Dorothy Marie Young. He was one of fifteen children, seven having proceeded him. He leaves the following brother and sister, Ben Beery, of Cambridge, Nebr., James Beery of Shambaugh, Caleb Beery of Paola, Kans., Mrs. Mahala Kunkle, Ogelvie, Minn., Mrs. Sarah Thomas, Dakota, Mrs. Julia Brown of Shambaugh, John Beery of Hopkins, Mo., and Mike Beery of Lanchester, Calif,, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held by Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Wyatt, with the assistance of four former pastors, Rev. I. Osman, Rev. Jesse Huddle, Rev. Wiseman Cabbage and Rev. John Hess, the later being the pastor of the Mennonite church. The services were held at the church of God, at 2 p. m., Monday, and his body laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 3, 1919

Beery, Loren - Loren Beery died Saturday at his home in South Clarinda, aged 40 years. He had been operated upon a few days before for appendicitis and appeared to be recovering therefrom nicely until a short time before his death. Mr. Beery had followed the painter's trade for years and it is thought the poison in lead had much to do with his poor health a year or more. He leaves a wife and two children, about 12 and 17 years old, to mourn his untimely demise. The funeral was held from the home Monday at 3 p. m., conducted by Rev I. Ossman and interment in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 9, 1914

Loren Beery. The death of Loren Beery of this city last Saturdav morning was a shock to his many friends in this community. Mr. Beery had had poor health for sometime and it was understood the last few days that he was failing fast. The funeral occurred Monday afternoon at three o'clock and the interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. Rev. J. Hygema of Shambaugh conducted the services assisted by Rev. I. Ossman also of Shambaugh. The following obituary was read at the funeral service.
Loren Beery, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Beery of Shambaugh, was born in East River Township, Page County, Iowa, on July 29th, 1874. He died at Clarinda on July 4th, 1914, at the age of 39 years, 11 months and 4 days.
At the age of seventeen he united in fellowship with the Church of God, of Shambaugh, Ia., and has since held his membership in that church.
On September 11th, 1898, he was united in marriage to Margaret M. Henry, of this city. They have made their home in Clarinda for the past number of years on West Logan street, between 18th and 19th streets.
He is remembered by many for his good disposition and he was a loving son, a kind and faithful husband. He leaves to mourn his death a wife a father and mother and two foster children, one sister and a brother together with many friends.
With the earnest prayers of a father and mother, brother and sister and sorrowing wife his spirit is commended to the Heavenly Father who doeth all things well and we wait in hopes of a glorious resurrection when the Lord shall come to make up his jewels. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 9, 1914

Beery, Martha - A telegram was received at Shambaugh Sunday that Miss Martha Beery, daughter of the late Emanuel Beery, had been shot at Hot Springs, S. D., where she went some time ago. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 31, 1901

Mina Ethel Beery, daughter of Rev. Al Beery, formerly of Shambaugh, died at Trenton, Ia„ Friday, April 7, 1916, age 6 years 5 months and 7 days. Her mother died Sept. 6, 1914, and her little brother, Wayne, passed away Dec. 28, 1912. She leaves to mourn their loss a father, stepmother, one brother, and a host of relatives and friends. Before her death, Mina had expressed a wish to be with her mother. The remains were brought to Shambaugh where the funeral service was conducted at the Mennonite church, Saturday, April 8, at 10 a.m, conducted by Rev. Jacob Hygema.   Burial was in Clarinda. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 13, 1916

Peter B. Beery, an old and highly respected citizen of this county, passed away at the home of his son, Samuel, about six miles south of Clarinda, Thursday, July 9, aged 86 years, 1 month and 12 days. The funeral was held at the home on the following day. The following concerning the deceased is quoted from the "History of Page County" published in 1890:
"Peter B. Beery, one of the pioneer settlers and successful farmers of Amity township, was descended from an old German family who came from their native land and located in Virginia early in the history of the settlement of this country.    Jacob Beery, his grandfather, was born in Virginia, and was married there to a Miss Kyle; nine children were born of this union: Nicholas, Abraham, Jacob, Jonathan, William, Polly, Nancy, Katie and Betsey. Mr. Beery removed to Ohio about the year 1805,  and settled on a farm in Fairfield county; he resided there until 1828,  when he moved to a farm near Sandusky, Ohio, on which he passed the remainder of his days. Abraham D. Beery, his son, and father of Peter B.,  was also a native of Virginia and was five years of age when his parents moved to Ohio.   He received a fair education for those days and could read both English and German.   He married Annie Blosser, a daughter of Abraham and Annie (Cokeanoyer) Blosser, and of this marriage seven children were born who lived to maturity: Annie, Peter B., Lydia, Mary, Daniel, Sarah and Barbara.   Mr.  Beery located in Hocking county, Ohio, on 100 acres of land, where he spent all his days. He was a minister in the United Brethren Church of Christ and an able and successful preacher; he was in comfortable circumstances and made no charge for his services as a minister. Peter B. Beery, the subject of this sketch, was born in Hocking county, Ohio, May 27,   1822.    He  obtained  a common school education and was reared to farm life.   He married Sarah Blosser, a daughter of John and Polly (Ault) Blosser,  and to them have been born thirteen children,  ten of whom have lived to maturity:    Emanuel, John, Daniel and Lydia twins, Isaac, Hettie, Barbara A., Bernard, Samuel and Matilda.   After his marriage Mr. Beery lived one year in Fairfield county, Ohio,  and then removed to Adams county, Indiana; he farmed there for eight years, and in 1856 he came to Iowa and settled on his present farm, which consists of 240 acres.   At one time he owned 700 acres of land, but he deeded all to his children excepting the home farm.   He was very prosperous in business and able to give his children a good start in life.   He was very careful and industrious, and accumulated all his property by hard labor and wise management.   He was ever honorable and upright in his dealings, and made a record of which his children may well be proud. During the civil war he was a strong Union man, and gave liberally to the support of the widows of soldiers. He gave financial aid to the three churches in Shambaugh and he and his sons assisted very largely in the erection of the church belonging to the Church of God society, contributing over $500. Mr. Beery himself raised $2800 by subscription as a member of the building committee. He and his wife were both members of this denomination. He was a man firm in his convictions and an honor to any community.'' CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 17, 1908

Henry Franklin Beezley was born in Illinois, February 16th, 1844, and died in Yorktown, Iowa, December 25th, 1915. In early life he joined the United Brethren church in Henderson county, Ill., of which he remained a member until he united with the M. E. church at Yorktown. In 1862 he joined the army, being a member of Co. 11, 78th Ill., serving 2 years 9 months, and was mustered out June 7, 1865.
On January 29, 1869, he was united in marriage to Miss Sedona Thrush, of Henderson county, Ill., the ceremony being performed by Rev. Archer. They moved to Athens, Mo., in the fall of 1873. In the spring of 1874 they moved to Page county, Iowa, and in 1884 they moved to Rawlings county, Kans., returning to Page county in 1891.
All of the last twenty-four years were spent in Yorktown.
Fifteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Beezley, nine of whom are living. They are: William, of Yorktown; A. R. of Sheridan, Mo.; E. P., of Yorktown; C. O., of Shambaugh; Newton and Ernest of Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. Nettie Mathes, of Siam; Lawrence, of Essex, and Mrs. Lillian Carlson, of College Springs; also three brothers and one sister: Harrison and David, of Red Cloud, Nebr.; and Sarah, of Yorktown; besides the wife and thirteen grandchildren are left to mourn.
The family has the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa

Henry Franklin Beezley an old resident of Page county died at his home in Yorktown Friday, Dec. 24th, 1915, at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 24 days. Death occurred at seven o'clock in the evening after an illness of some duration from paralysis of the bowels. The funeral was held in the Methodist church at Yorktown. Tuesday, Dec. 28th, at 10 A. M. conducted by Rev. Joseph Penn, followed by Grand Army services. The remains were conveyed to the Yorktown cemetery, by Chas. Oates of this city, who had charge of the body.
Henry Franklin Beezley was born in Illinois, Feb. 16th, 1844, and died in Yorktown, la., Dec. 25th, 1915. In early life he joined the United Brethren church in Henderson, Co., Ill., of which he remained a member until he united with the M. E. church at Yorktown, Iowa. In 1862 he joined the army being a member of Co. 11, 78th Ill., serving 2 yrs. 9 mo., and was mustered out June 7, 1865.
On Jan. 29th, 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Sedona Thrush of Henderson Co., Ill., the ceremony being performed by Rev. Archer. They moved to Athens, Mo., in the fall of 1873. In the spring of 1874 they moved to Page Co. In 1884 they moved to Rawlings Co., Kansas, and returned to Page Co. in 1891.
All of the last twenty four years has been spent in Yorktown.
To this union fifteen children were born, nine of whom are living; William, of Yorktown; A. R. of Sheridan, Mo.; E. P., of Yorktown; C. O., of Shambaugh, Newton and Ernest, of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Nettie Mathes, of Siam; Lawrence, of Essex and Mrs. Lillian Carlson, of College Springs, also three brothers and one sister, Harrison and Davied, of Red Cloud, Nebr.; Marion, of Auburn, Nebr., and Sarah, of Yorktown, la., besides the wife and thirteen grand children are left to mourn.
The family has the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 30, 1915

Dr. Lawrence P. Beezley was born in Atwood, Rawlins county, Kansas, Sept. 15, 1888, and departed this life in Essex, Iowa, March 17, 1919, at 4:40 a.m. He came to Yorktown in 1891 with his parents. He graduated from the Yorktown eighth grade school attended Iowa Wesleyn University and graduated from the McKillif Veterinary college, a veterinary surgeon. After graduating from the veterinary college Dr. Beezley located in Essex, where he began the practice of his profession and where he resided until the time of his departure from this world. Miss Emma Kapfer of Mt. Pleasant and Dr. Beezley were united in holy matrimony July 10, 1913. To this union two children were born, Lawrene Eugene, May 4, 1915, Ethel Elizabeth, Oct. 31, 1918. The two children with their mother are left to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and father. Besides these Dr. Beezley leaves his mother, two sisters and six brothers, all of whom were present on this ocasion, save one sister in Wisconsin and one brother in France.      CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 27, 1915

Dr. Lawrence P. Beezley was born at Atwood, Roland county, Kansas, Sept. 15, 1888, and departed this life March 17, 1919, at Essex, Iowa. He came to Yorktown, la., in 1891, with his parents, and his boyhood was spent there. He graduated from the Yorktown high school, and then attended the Iowa Wesleyan college at Mt Pleasant, la. He graduated from the McKillis veterinary college, and after his graduation located at Essex, where he began practice as a veterinary surgeon and has resided up to the time of his death. He was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Emma Kapfer of Mt. Pleasant, July 10, 1913. To this union were born two children, Lawrence Eugene, now four years of age, and Ethel Elizabeth, four months old, who with the mother mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and father. The deceased also leaves his mother, two sisters and six brothers, all of whom were present except one sister, Mrs, Sigfrid Carlson of Wisconsin, and Ernest, who is in France. Funeral services were conducted at the home in Essex by Rev. W. E. Harvey. The body was brought to Yorktown and burial took place Wednesday afternoon, the Masonic Lodge having charge of the short services. Dr. Beezley will be greatly missed in the Yorktown as well as Essex community as he had spent his boyhood there, and the bereaved family have the sympathy of many friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 27, 1919

The funeral of Dr. Lawrence P. Beezley was held in Yorktown Wednesday afternoon. He passed away at his home in Essex on Monday March 17th. The obituary will appear in next week's issue. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 20, 1919

Paul Beezley was the oldest of the family of ten children. Paul was born Jan. 10th, 1832. Died Dec., 24th, 1914. He was 82 years, 11 mo., and 14 days of age. Born in Fulton Co., Ill., Jan. 10th, 1832, came to Page county in the fall of 69 and made his home in Tarkio Twp., till 1895, when he moved to Yorktown, where he resided till the time of his death. He was married in Dec. '59 to Emeline Guthrie. Two children were born to this union they both died in infancy. She died in the spring of 1872. He was married a second time in 1877. His second wife died in 1881. He enlisted in Aug. 1862 in the 103 third Ill. Infantry and served 3 years. There were 8 brothers and two sisters. Those living are Henry of Yorktown, Harrison of Red Cloud, Nebr., David of Burchord of Nebr., Marion of Auburn, Nebr., an only sister, Sarah, of Yorktown. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Saturday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Penn. The music was composed of a quartette consisting of Logan Castle, Edna Morley, Florence Castle and Rev. Penn. The interment was at the Baker cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 31, 1914

Mrs H. F. McCowen is at Clearmont, Mo., today, attending the funeral of the little five-year-old son of Mr and Mrs. Irving Behm, who died at Clearmont yesterday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 8, 1907

Bell, Nancy - Mrs. Nancy Bell died of tuberculosis at her home in Sidney last Sunday. This makes four in the same family who have succumbed to that dreadful disease within the last fifteen months. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 5, 1904

The many friends in this city of Prof. Walter W. Bell, who was at one time principal of the north school here, will be grieved to hear of his death from malignant typhoid fever at Chicago last week, Mr. Bell had been to South Carolina in company with his mother, for a visit and was taken with a species of malaria common to that part of the country, and while on his way home was taken so severely ill at Chicago that it was necessary to stop there in order that he might receive attention. The malaria developed into a malignant typhoid, and the death of Prof. Bell resulted. The funeral took place on Friday of last week at the former home of the deceased at Morning Sun, Iowa. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 28, 1906

Prof William Bell
Prof William Bell, an educator of prominence in this part of the State, and well known in Clarinda, passed away at midnight Tuesday May 6th,. at his home in Creston, where he was recently elected Superintendent of the Union County Schools. The funeral was held in Creston, the body being taken for interment to Afton.
Mr. Bell was sixty three years of age, and leaves beside his wife, five children, Milligan, Sarah, Ruth, William and Alice. Rev. Samuel Brown conducted the funeral services in Creston Friday afternoon paying high tribute to the life of the deceased. A number of people from Fairfield came to the funeral, including President Montgomery of Parsons College, and others connected with the Presbyterian Church of which deceased was a faithful and influential member. Mrs. Bell is carrying on the education work of her deceased husband, having been elected to succeed him as County Superintendent of Schools. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 15, 1919

Regarding the Late William Bell.
In the Journal of May 8 was noted the death of William Bell, a former superintendent of the Clarinda public schools, of which took place at Creston. He died at midnight Tuesday of last week. The Creston Advertiser says that he had been hovering between life and death for some time. His son, Milligan Bell, who had been serving overseas, had been hurrying to his bedside. William Bell was 63 years of age at the time of his death. He is survived by his widow and five children—Milligan, Sarah, Ruth, William and Alice. The funeral was Friday afternoon at the home in Creston. Interment was at Afton. Mr. Bell's last work an as educator was as county superintendent of schools of Union county. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 15, 1919

OBITUARY RECGRD.
William Bell
Prof. William Bell, a former superintendent of the Clarinda public schools, died Tuesday night in Creston, of cancer of the intestines. After leaving this city he was engaged in educational work at other points in this state. Until a few weeks before his death he was county superintendent of schools of Union county. This position he resigned on account of ill health, and his wife was elected to succeed him. He was esteemed as a valuable man in Creston and Union county as he was here in Clarinda and Page county. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 8, 1919

W.S. Benedict died Monday afternoon at the Clarinda state hospital and his remains shipped to the family home near Shenandoah.   He hnd been an inmate of the hospital since last April. He was a brother of E. L. Benedict, about 39 vears of age, and leaves a wife and four children. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 20, 1906

W. S. Benedict died yesterday at the state hospital where he has been a patient since last April. Mr. Benedict leaves a wife and four children whose home is in Shenandoah. The mental derangement which made Mr. Benedict's commission to the hospital necessary was brought on by a severe sunstroke about a year ago. The unfortunate man was a brother of E. L. Benedict and was a respected citizen and was well thought of by all. He was thirty-nine years of age. The funeral will occur tomorrow at Shenandoah. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 18, 1906

Laura T. Benjamin was born in Dallas township, Taylor county, Iowa, September 20, 1890. She died at her home, the place of her birth, after a week's illness, July 6, 1906, aged 15 years, 9 months, 10 days.
The funeral was held at the home of the deceased, Sunday, July 8, at 1:30 p. m. The services were conducted by the writer, Rev. Mr. Bailey, of Corning, la.
The deceased was a girl of lovable character, being one of those self-sacrificing natures whose joy and happiness consisted in lightening the burden of others. She was the light and the joy of her home. Her sadden death has cast a gloom over the whole community, as she was loved by all who knew her.

Our hearts are weary and sore,
Our home is lonely today For Death has entered our door,
And taken dear Tossie away. "The dear old home is lonely.
Though the world is just as gay, For life is not the same to us,
Since she has gone away. "Tis hard to break the tender cord,
When love has bound the heart, 'Tis hard, so hard, to speak the
words:
'We most forever part.'
"But when this life of bitter pain
With us as thee is over, We hope to meet thee, Tossie dear, Where parting is no more.''
-Willis A. Wells. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 13, 1906

Benjamin, Richard - The funeral services of Richard Benjamin  one of the older settlers who passed  away  last  Friday  were held from  the Hawleyville church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. Douglass interment in the Hawleyville cemetery. Richard Bejamin was born Nov. 5, 1839, in Michigan and died Dec. 7, 1917, at the home of his daughter, Mrs, W. H.   Lewis  near Villisca,  la.   He was married  to  Victoria  Scholey   on Oct. 20, 1869.   He leaves to mourn his loss eight   children,   thirty grandchildren and one  great grandchild.    The children are Mrs. Kate Bean, Mrs. Mary Shephard,   Mrs.  Nellie  Lewis, George Charlie   and   John   Norma  and Laura Tossobelle.    His wife and one daughter Laura Tossobelle, preceded him to the  better land. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 20, 1917

Richard  Benjamin  aged 78 years 1 month and 2 days old, died Friday evening, Dee. 14 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. A. Lewis, four miles south of Villisca. He had suffered for a number of weeks and death came as a relief to the aged gentleman. Mrs. Benjamin preceded Mr. Benjamin in death, having died in July, 1911. The children who survive the deceased are George Benjamin of Southwick, Idaho, John Benjamin of Milestones, Canada, Charles Benjamin of Union county, Iowa, Mrs. Simon Bean of Hawleyville, Mrs. W. A. Lewis of south of Villisca, Mrs. Jerry Shepherd of Villisca, Simon Benjamin of South Dakota. The funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 16 at the Methodist church in Hawleyville. Rev. O. A. Douglas of New Market conducted the services. Interment in the Hawleyville cemetery.  CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 20, 1917

Bennet, Gifford - MOTOR CYCLE ACCIDENT FATAL.
Gifford Bennet, the sixteen year old boy who made his home with Ed Straight who lives in Jackson township was instantly killed last Thursday evening as the result of a motorcycle accident.  
Thursday evening he was riding the motorcycle along a fine piece of dragged roads near his home and while returning he struck a high culvert and was  pitched  about twenty-five feet from the machine.   Witnesses to the accident state that he fell on his face in the road and that the machine then seemed to fall on him. Assistance soon came and it was found that his neck was broken, although still breathing, he lived but a short time after the accident.—New Market Herald. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 13, 1916

Mr. Bennett, a brakeman on the Short Line freight from this city to St. Joe, was killed Saturday down at Craig [Missouri]. He attempted to jump from the box car to the tender as he had frequently done but is supposed to have slipped and fell between the cars, the entire train running over him. His remains were taken to St. Joe for burial. He leaves a wife and two or three small children. It is said he remarked before leaving here, "good bye, boys, I may never see you again."  It's the uncertainty of life. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 4, 1907

Ophal Bennett died Sunday at the home of her parents in northeast Clarinda, aged 12 years, 11 months and 24 days. The funeral took place Tuesday at 2 p. m., from the home, conducted by Rev. Fisher and interment in the city cemetery. The family have not been here long. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1909

Opal I. Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Bennett, of this city, passed away Sunday night at nine o'clock at the family home, on east Chestnut street. Deceased was 12 years, 11 months and 24 days old. She was of a most lovable disposition and was loved by all who knew her. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett moved to Clarinda two weeks ago from Omaha. Funeral was held from the family residence at 3 o'clock Tuesday, March 16,1909, conducted by Rev. Fisher. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1909

J. W. Bentley died at Dalton, Mo., Tuesday, July 25, 1916, at 3 a.m., at the age of 75 years. He was the father of Mrs. R. L. Sparks of Clarinda, who went to Dalton last Friday. Her husband and their son, Jack, went Tuesday afternoon to attend the funeral. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 27, 1916

The cause of the sudden death of Bert Berg at Villisca will ever remain a mystery. He was one of the leading merchants of that city and died within half an hour after being taken sick. He had been assisting in painting rooms up over his store into which he was going to move and it is thought that he perhaps inhaled the fumes of denatured alcohol of which about a qnart had been purchased for use in the paints. His funeral was conducted by the Christian Science Society of Villisca, being the first ever conducted by that body there. The Review devotes much space to refuting the rumor that he committed suicide as there was absolutely no foundation, he being in previous good health amid all his business affairs in first Class condition. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 27, 1913

Berglund, Carl - Boy Killed by an Auto
Carl Bergulund, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Berglund, was run over by the B. E. Jones automobile about 2:30 yesterday afternoon, the front wheel passing over the boy's back after he had fallen on his face. The boy dropped off the rear end of a delivery wagon, and started to the east side of the intersection of Second and Nuckols sts. Mr. Jones saw him and was driving very slowly, according to witnesses, but the boy suddenly darted back in the path of the car and was struck before Mr. Jones could stop. The boy was unconscious when picked up and died just before The Sun went to press.     Mr. Jones was driving so carefully that he was able to stop his car before the hind wheel struck the unfortunate child. He picked the little fellow up and did everything he could to get medical assistance and help in every way. He remained at the Berglund home until the little fellow passed away. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of many friends.—Red Oak Sun [date?]

The death of Mrs. Agnes Berry, wife of Geo. Berry and mother of A.. A. and J. W. Berry, occurred
at the residence in this city Tuesday morning, March 11th. The cause of her death was a complication of diseases. Agnes Berry was born May 20th., 1833, in Alford Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and was 79 years and 10 months of age.
She was married September 20, 1858, at Savannah, Ohio, to George Berry of Urbanna, Ohio. To them were born five children, two dying in infancy, three surviving her, J. W. and A. A. Berry of this city
and Mrs. John Duncan of College Springs. Her husband also survives her.                                                 
When 18 years of age she gave her life to the Lord: and joined the Free Kirk of Scotland. She came to Savannah, Ohio, in 1854 and Joined the Associate Beform Church at that place. A short time afterward she married and moved to Urbania, Ohio, where She transferred her membership to the United Presbyterian church at that place.
The family moved to this county near College Springs in 1866 and lived there for 27 years, when they moved to Clarinda amd here lived the past 18 years.
She has always remained a member of the United Presbyterian church amd has been a faithful and constant worker. She lived a Christian life. She was a kind and loving mother. She was unusually kind and friendly with everyone. Full of good cheer and fellowship she had a host of friends and acquaintances.
Of late she had been a great sufferer but possessed a wonderful amount of fortitude. In the last days of her life when unconscious of her surroundings, she would repeat her favorite psalms and passages of scriptures by the hour and her end came peaceful and calm; Steeping away from this life to the better life in heaven, while the family were having worship. She has fufilled her mission on the earth and leaves only pleasant memories to her loved ones and her many friends and acquaintances. The world is better for her living and the kind rememberance of her sterling strong Christian character willl be an inspiration and a blessing to her loved ones left behind.
Tlhe funeral services were held at at the home today at 11 o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Dr. Williamson, after which tlhe remains were taken to the College Springs cemetery for burial. Mrs. Joe Barr of Mission Creek, Nebr., and Miss Jennie Rutherford, nieces of the deceased, were in attendance at the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 13, 1913

F. M. Berry died suddenly Monday Morning at his Lome in northeast Clarinda. The sad news was a terrible surprise to all and brought grief to every heart. He expired about 7 o clock without a moment's warning while his physician, called to administer aid after an attempt to relieve his suffering from heart trouble, had turned around to converse with Mrs Berry on his condition. There was no struggle, simply a collapse and he had passed to his long home. For several years he had been ailing from Bright's disease of the kidneys and heart trouble but few people knew it as he was around all the time, being on the street  Saturday evening.   Mr Berry was 70 years of age and came to this city in 1868, following the carpenter's trade ever since. He was an honorable and honest man and highly respected by all. He leaves a wife and three children, Mrs. Mary Philips of this city, Miss Tina at home and Elmo of Springfield, O., who with his wife arrived Tuesday night. The family have the sincere sympathy of the community. The funeral was held at 3 P M yesterday under the impressive ceremonies of the Odd Fellows lodge; of which order he had been an honored member many years. Rev. J.W. Able of the M.E. church preached the funeral sermon.   May he rest in peace. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 27, 1908

Old Resident Succumbs
George Berry, Father of A. A. and J. W. Berry passes away Tuesday night
CAME TO PAGE COUNTY IN 1867
One of the few pioneers who took up a homestead in Page County

George Berry, an early settler in Page Co died at his  home, corner 18th and Grant St. Tuesday night. He is the father of A. A. Berry and J. W. Berry of Clarinda and Mrs. John   Duncan   of   College Springs. George Berry was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Feb. 3rd, 1826, and passed away at the good old age of 90 years and 8 months.     When about 30 years of age he sustained a serious fracture in one of his limbs, by giving away of a defective scaffold. In later life Rheumatism attacked this limb  which  made him, quite lame and six years ago this fall he became a helpless cripple and has been confined to his bed  all these years.     Most of the time his general health was good.     His vitality and hold an life was wonderful and a monument to right living. The end came peacefully and calm, somewhat sudden as he had lingered so long that it was not expected so soon.
When a young man he came to America to seek his fortunes in a new country, landing at Urbana, Ohio. His personal effect were a chest of carpenter tools, two dollars in money, a skillful workman and a unlimited amount of energy and health. He soon bought a home and married Agnes Berry (a scotch sweetheart of his boyhood days). To them was born the three children above mentioned and two others who died in infancy.
Forty-nine years ago the call to the West and the opportunities offered by the rich prairies of Page county, with the United Presbyterian organization at College Springs, induced him to move to this new country.   He settled   on  a  farm three miles northwest of College Springs the homestead now   owned   by his daughter and family. Twenty-three years ago Mr. and Mrs. George Berry moved to Clarinda purchasing property which   he   occupied   until his death.   His wife passed away three years ago.    Mrs. Jane Hancock a sister of Mr. Berry has made her home with them since coming to Clarinda.    She is only three years younger than Mr. Berry but is immensely well preserved and able to look after the housekeeping. Mrs. Julia Courtwright   has   been special nurse to Mr. Berry for several years past and is to be commended for her faithful service.   Mrs. Hancock is the last of a large family and now the home, will be broken up and she will live with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Henderson of Coin. Thus, one of our valued pioneers who figured in the early building up of Page county, has passed on to his reward.
Early in life Mr. Berry joined the Free-Kirk of Scotland which was an off shoot of the Secedars. When he came to America he joined the United Presbyterian church, which he has been a member of ever since. He was a man of strong mind and character, of decided convictions between right and wrong and would stand firm to his convictions. He was temperate in all things and his strong vitality was a monument to right living and right thinking. He was not without faults but lived a purer and more upright life than most of us mortals do. He was a man remarkably well read and informed about spiritual things and religious matters. He was quite an admirer of Rev. Spurgeon, the great London preacher, and read and re-read all of his printed works. His library contained works of noted theologists, historians and classics of the highest order. He never read a work of fiction in his life, and yet few persons have spent more time in reading than he during his entire long life. He was generous and liberal with his substances to the church and the Gospel, his friends and the up-lifting of the community. He was a kind, loving husband and father and neighbor. He has a host of friends in the southern part of the county although most of the people of his day and generation have passed on before, but the younger generation now along in years knew him as Uncle George and look back on his noble pure life or unselfishness with the spirit of emulation. He was a man that the world is better by his having lived, as the influence of his strong Christian character was an incentive to others to live better.   The funeral services will be held at the home, corner of Eighteenth and Grants street, Thursday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m., conducted by his pastor, Dr. W. C. Williamson of the United Presbyterian church, and the remains taken to the family burying grounds at the College Springs cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 5, 1916

PIONEER PASSED AWAY.
George Berry an early settler in Page county died at his home cor. 18th and Grant St., Tuesday night. He is the father of A. A. Berry, J. W. Berry of Clarinda and Mrs. Duncan of College Springs. George Berry was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Feb. 3rd, 1826, and passed away at the good old age of 90 years and 8 months. When about 30 years of age he sustained a serious fracture in one of his limbs, by giving away of a defective scaffold. In later life rheumatism attacked this limb which made him quite lame and six years ago this fall he became a helpless cripple and has been confined to his bed all these years. Most of the time his general health was good. His vitality and hold on life was wonderful and a monument to right living. The end came peacefully and calm somewhat sudden as he had lingered so long that it was not expected so soon.
When a young man he came to America to seek his fortunes in the new country landing at Urbana, Ohio. His personal effects were a chest of carpenter tools, two dollars in money, a skillful workman and a unlimited amount of enegry and health. He soon bought a home and married Agnes Berry (a scotch sweetheart of his boyhood days). To them was born the three children above mentioned, and two others who died in infancy.  
Forty-nine years ago the call to the west and the opportunities offered by the rich prairies of Page county with the United Presbyterian organization at College Springs, induced him to move to this new country. He settled on a farm 3 miles northeast of College Springs, the Homestead now owned by his daughter and family.
Twenty-three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Berry moved to Clarinda purchasing property which he occupied until his death. His wife passed away 3 years ago. Mrs. Jane Hancock a sister of Mr. Berry has made her home with them since coming to Clarinda. She is only three years younger than Mr. Berry but is immensely well preserved and able to look after the housekeeping. Mrs. Julia Courtwright has been special nurse to Mr. Berry for several years past and is to be commended for her faithful service. Mrs. Hancock is the last of a large family and now the home will be broken up and she will live with her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Henderson, of Coin. Thus, one of our valued pioneers who figured in the early building up of Page county, has passed on to his reward.
Early in life Mr. Berry joined the Free-Kirk of Scotland which was an off shoot of the seceders. When he came to America he joined the United Presbyterian church, which he has been a member of ever since. He was a man of strong mind and character, of decided convictions between right and wrong and would stand firm to his convictions, He was temperate in all things and his strong vitality was a monument to right living and right thinking.   He was not without faults but lived a purer and more up­right life than most of we mortals do. He was a man remarkably well read and informed about spiritual things and religious matters. He was quite an admirer of Rev. Spurgeon, the great London preacher, and read and re-read all of his printed works. His library contained works of notable theologists, historians, and classics of the highest order. He never read a work of fiction in his life, and yet few persons have spent more time in reading than he during his long life. He was generous and liberal with his substanence to the church and the gospel, his friends and the up-lifting of the community. He was kind loving husband, father and neighbor. He has a host of friends in the southern part of the county, although most of the people of his day and generation have passed on before him, but the younger generation now along in years knew him as Uncle George and look back on his noble pure life of unselfishness with the spirit of emulation. He was a man that the world is better by his living as the influence of his strong Christian character was an incentive to others to live better.
The funeral services are held at the home, cor. 18th and Grant Street, Thursday, Oct. 5th, 2 P. M., conducted by his pastor, W. C. Williamson, of the United Presbyterian church, and the remains taken to the family burying grounds at the College Springs cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 5, 1916 and CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 5, 1916

Berry, W.B. - W.B. Berry, a former resident of this county, died at Villisca July 18 and was buried Friday at Shambaugh, near his old home. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 27, 1911

Mrs R.B. Hite received a letter from her daughter, Mrs. Hallie Wells of Colorado Springs, stating Will Berryhill of Ft. Collins, Colo., while at the Springs Friday committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. No cause given. He formerly resided in this city. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 27, 1912

College Springs.
Mrs. J, C. Beck was called to Beaver Crossing, Neb., Tuesday evening to await at the death bed of her mother, Mrs. Bevington, who was reported as dying of cancer. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 10, 1905

Ida H. Beougher was born July 1, 1874. She lived with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Beougher in this city until January 1893, when she was married to Maywood Dunn, died April 8, 1909, after an illness of about two years. She leaves an aged father and mother, four sisters and five brothers, who reside in Idaho, a husband and two little daughters, Myrtle and Mary. Early in life she united with the Methodist church and has since been a faithful member. She was a loving wife and mother, and a true friend to all who knew her. All that was mortal of this good woman were laid to rest in the Rawlings cemetery. She has fallen asleep,
It is well.
She has thus lain her life's burden down.
She bore the stern cross to the grave, But it fitted her well for the crown. She may have forgotten e'en now, That earth ever taught her to weep. Let us say while in sorrow we bow,
It is well, She has fallen asleep.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1909

Emily Bean was born in Mercer County, Pa., Feb. 1, 1827. Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. H. Wilson, Denver, Col. Sabbath, Feb. 7, 1904 at the age of 77 years 6 days. With her sister, Mrs. Oscar Borthwick she moved to Henry County, Ill., in 1856 and returned to Pennsylvania in 1863, where she was married to Mr. David Follett. They removed to Page County, la., in 1857 and lived where Leo Borthwick, now lives until the death of her husband in 1892. Since that time she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Wilson, in Denver. At an early age she united with the Presbyterian church, and at time of her death was a member of the Highland Park Presbyterian church Denver, Col. She was a member of the College Springs Presbyterian church during its history, a member at Yorktown from '86 to '94, and since that time at Denver.
Mrs H. H. Wilson and son accompanied the remains from Denver, also Mr. O. Borthwick and daughter, Mrs, D. D. Stitt and Mrs. W. O. Kenagy. The remains was taken from the noon train to the home of W. O. Kenagy on Wednesday.
The funeral service was held at the home of S. H. Kenagy, the old Borthwick home on Thursday conducted by Rev. J. T. Findlay. Interment took place at the College Springs cemetery by the side of her husband. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 16, 1904

Orme, Delbert's INFANT SON - The infant son, age 2 years, of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Orme, died last night at their home in Valley township. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 5, 1916