Valentine, Myrtle Pace - Mrs. Myrtle Valentine died suddenly early last week at her home in Houston, Texas. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Pace of New Market, and well known a few years ago as the "child preacher." She was an axceptionally bright and devout young lady, and her death is deeply mourned. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 20, 1900

VanArsdol, Drexel - The remains of Drexel Van Arsdol were found July 2, fifty feet below the place where the drowning occurred in Snake river, at Clarkston, Washington, May 7th. Owing to the sad circumstances of the accident, a prolonged and careful search for tne body has been kept up until at last successful and the remains were given burial at the Lewiston cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 21, 1905

Mr. Isaac VanArsdol received a telegram yesterday morning informing him of the sad death of his grandson, son of C. C. VanArsdol. The telegram was dated Sunday at Lewiston, Idaho, and stated that death resulted from drowning in the Snake river in Idaho. Body had not yet been found at date of telegram. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 9, 1905

On Friday when Rev. William Wilson of the Presbyterian church was called on to lay in its final resting place the body of "Uncle Isaac" Van Arsdol, it marked the passing of probably the oldest man in Page County and one of our oldest residents, at the ripe age of 94. Uncle Isaac was strongly identified with the early days of Clarinda and Page county, for he came here in 1854, purchasing from Israel Hulbert a 500 tract of land which had been filed just the year before as a land grant from the U. S. government at the time when efforts were being made to attract to this then western country the eastern immigrant. On his father's side his ancestors were from Holland, and on his mother's side from Scottland, so it is not to be wondered that Uncle Isaac partook of both characteristics. When the western prairies were still unbroken, he helped construct one of the first plows to turn the sod, his early training in Ohio as a black­smith making it possible for him to make a plowshare which horses could pull, where before the plows had been pulled by oxen and were not adapted to breaking. Then when there were no schools in this country, it was Uncle Isaac who helped to form them. Our first school district comprised the entire county. In an old school record book in the Herald office we turn to early pages and read-—"At an election held on the 13th day of March 1865, in the Independent school District of Clarinda, Page county, Iowa, the following school board was elected President, George Ribble, Vice Pres. I. Van Arsdal, Treasurer Jacob Butler, Secretary J. C. McCandless, Directors W. K. Harrell and L. H. Lewis."
The following excellent obituary, written by Prof. Woods who was also connected with these early days in Clarinda, was read at the funeral:— On Jan. 14, 1915 probably the oldest person in the city of Clarinda passed into The Grand Beyond.
Isaac Van Arsdol was born in Delaware county, Indiana, Aug. 3, 1820, and was the first white child born in that county. His parents were Cornelius and Jane (McClelland) Van Arsdol.
Mr. Van Arsdol was married in Deleware county Indiana to Miss Margaret Ribble, daughter of George and Sarah Ribble, Nov. 19, 1844 and they two journeyed together for nearly 68 years, she going home Sept. 13, 1912. Mr. Van Arsdol resided in Indiana until 1853 when he and his family came to Polk county, Iowa, where they spent their first Iowa winter. In 1854 Mr. Van Arsdol brought his family to  Page county, Iowa, and located on what is now a part of the present site of Clarinda. Clarinda had been laid out a short time before Mr. Van Arsdol came but there was in it only one house and that was shortly afterward moved away. Mr. Van Arsdols early educational advantages were meager but his intellectual faculties like his body were vigorous and he stood in the front ranks of our most intelligent citizens. He was intensely interested and closely indentified with Clarinda history and he left his impress upon them being for many years a member of the Board of Education. He was always keenly alive to the best interests of our growing city and gave his influence without stint for its welfare.
When quite young, Mr. Van Arsdol became a member of the Christian church but after coming to Clarinda as soon as there was opportunity he and his wife united with the Methodist Episcopal church in this city and retained their membership there until the close of life.
Perhaps Mr. Van Arsdols strangest outstanding characteristic was his loyalty. He was intensely loyal to his God, his family, his friends, his country, his home city and every where to the right as he saw it.
Of the six children who same to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Van Arsdol one died in infancy, the other five survive and are as follows: Mary E. widow of Wilson Woods, Clarinda, la., Luther, Los Angeles, Calif., Cassius C., Clarkston, Wash., Mrs. Sallie Burrell, Col., George B., Waterloo, la. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 21, 1915

Father Isaac Van Arsdol has answered the summons from life in this wonderful world to the existence awaiting all human beings in the great unknown beyond. The passing of Mr. Van Arsdol, which occurred at his home on West Garfield street, last Thursday, Jan. 14, takes one of Clarinda's pioneer settlers and most highly respected citizens, as he had been a resident of this city continuously since April 7, 1854. Mr. Van Arsdol was born in Delaware county, Ind., Aug. 3, 1820, making his age 94 years, 5 months and 13 days. His parents were natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania respectively, and the grandparents came from Scotland and Holland. Nov. 18, 1844, he was married to Miss Margaret Ribble and they resided in Indiana until 1854 when they removed to this city. He purchased a large tract of land adjoining Clarinda on the southwest and continued to occupy it until advancing age caused him to dispose of it and retire to quiet life. At the time of his arrival Clarinda was a prairie town and had been on the map but a few short months, and this whole section of country the "happy hunting grounds" of native Indians. Wonderful indeed has been the panorama of progress and civilization that has passed before Mr. Van Arsdol's vision. He was the father of five children, Mary, Luther, Cassius, George and Sally. His good wife preceded him several years ago. The early days brought many hardships to the pioneers of the west but Mr. Van Arsdol was equal to the emergency and with the help of his good wife was financially successful. He had always been a hale and hearty man and his passing away was the mere wearing out of the mortal body by long years of toil and activity. Clarinda has lost a good friend and her people mourn his departure. The funeral was held Saturday at 1:30 p. m. from the home, conducted by Rev. W. H. Wilson, and his remains laid to rest in the city cemetery by the side of his wife. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 21, 1915

Mrs. Isaac Van Arsdol.
Mrs. Margaret Van Arsdol, wife of Isaac Van Arsdol, died at their home in Clarinda Friday night, Sept. 13, 1912, in the ninety-first year of her age. She had been a resident of Clarinda or its vicinity for over fifty-eight years, and in the recent Home Coming day exercises at the Clarinda Chautauqua assembly, Aug. 23, occupied a seat on the Chautauqua platform with her husband and other pioneers of Page county, la. She was in fairly good health until about a week before her death, when she accidentally fell in her home, and suffered pain in consequence of her fall, but her physician found that no bones were broken. However, from the time of her fall she seemed to decline. She passed away at an advanced age, peacefully, as one who had lived her allotted time. She left a precious memory behind her, to her loved ones, and her splendid womanly character was a most admirable example to those who survive her.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Van Arsdol was held Monday afternoon at the home at the corner of Eighteenth and Garfield streets, where she had so long resided. The services were conducted by Rev. William Stevenson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. Robert A. Cameron, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The singers were Mrs. J. G. Scroggs, Miss Amy Chiles, Glen Foster and Claude Annan. The hymns sung were "Asleep in Jesus," "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," and "Softly Now the Light of Day." Mr. Stevenson read the following obituary at the funeral:
"Margaret Ribble was born March 19, 1822, near Blacksburg, Montgomery county, Va. She was the third child in a family of thirteen children. Her father was George Ribble, whom all old Clarinda settlers knew and highly respected. When Margaret was eight years old her father with his family moved to Delaware county, Ind., settling near Muncie. When 17 years of age she united with the Methodist Episcopal church and continued that relationship through life. She was the last surviving charter member of the Methodist Episcopal church in Clarinda. Nov. 19, 1844, she was married to Isaac Van Arsdol. In September, 1853, her husband brought his family to Iowa and they wintered near Des Moines. April, 1854, they came to Clarinda and settled on the farm now owned by A. A. Berry, where they lived until the fall of 1892, when they moved into their new home on West Garfield street. Mrs. Van Arsdol died Sept. 13, 1912. She was the mother of six children, five of whom with her husband still survive her. The living children are as follows: Mrs. Mary Ellen Woods, Clarinda, la.; Luther, Los Angeles, Calif.; C. C, Clarkston, Wash.; George B., Waterloo, la.; Mrs. Sarah J. Burrell, Husted, Colo. There are now living sixteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Two of Mrs. Van Arsdol's brothers and three sisters yet live to feel their loss. Words cannot express the lovable character and great influence of this quiet, unselfish Christian woman. Honoring her husband, domestic in taste, gentle in spirit, and keenly alive to the needs of each member of her family, and all others about her, she reigned a queen in her home for nearly sixty-eight years. Years ago many young people stopped, at different times, in that home while they attended school. Each one who did so found there, not only shelter and board, but a real mother. Those friends who knew her best, loved her most. Her everyday life was a benediction, for, she lived the religion she professed. She has passed from our sight but will always live in the good she did for others. Surely she has heard the Master's commendation, 'Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye did it unto me.' "
From a distance, a son of the deceased, George B. Van Arsdol, was in attendance at the funeral of his mother. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. The pallbearers were J. N. Miller, Dr. J. P. Brown, C. A. Lisle, G. F. Fisher, H. R. Spry and W. L. Pedersen. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 19, 1912

Margaret Ribble was born March 19, 1822, near Blacksburg, Montgomery county, Virginia, and died September 13, 1912, at her home in this city. She was the third child in a family of thirteen children. Her father was Mr. George Ribble, whom all old Clarinda settlers knew and greatly respected.
When Margaret was about 8 years old her father with his family moved to Delaware county, Indiana, settling near Muncie.
When 17 years of age she united with the Methodist Episcopal church and continued that relationship through life. She was the last surviving Charter member of the M. E. church in Clarinda.
November 19, 1844, she was married to Mr. Isaac Van Arsdol. In September, 1853, her husband brought his family to Iowa and they wintered near Des Moines.
April, 1854, they came to Clarinda and settled on the farm now owned by Mr. A. A. Berry, where they lived until the fall of 1892, when they moved into their new home on west Garfield street.
She was the mother of six children, five of whom with her husband still survive her. The living children are as follows: Mrs. Mary Ellen Woods, Clarinda, Iowa; Luther, Los Angeles, California; C. C., Clarkston, Washington; George B., Waterloo, Iowa; Mrs. Sarah J, Burrell, Husted, Colorado.
There are now livng sxteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Two of Mrs. Van Arsdol's brothers and three sisters yet live to feel their loss.
Words cannot express the lovable character and great influence of this quiet, unselfish Christian woman. Honoring her husband, domestic in taste, gentle in spirit, and keenly alive to the needs of each member of her family, and all others about her, she reigned a queen in her home for nearly sixty-eight years.
Years ago many young people stopped, at different times, in that home while they attended school. Each one who did so found not only shelter and board, but a real mother. (At the funeral services Rev. Stevenson brought a message of consolation from Rev. A. A. Thompson, who was one of those students). Those friends who knew her best, loved her most. Her everyday life was a benediction, for, she lived the religion she professed. She has passed from our sight, but will always live in the good she did for others.
Surely she has heard the Master's commendation, "Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye did it unto me."
The funeral services, were held Monday afternoon from the home on Garfield street, conducted by Rev. Wm. Stevenson, assisted by Rev. Robt. A. Cameron. Of the children, George, of Waterloo, and Mrs. Mary Woods, of this city, were present. One of her brothers, David Ribble, is a resident of Clarinda, Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs Jas. Scroggs, Miss Amy Chiles, Messrs. Claude Annan and Glenn Foster. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 19, 1912

VanBuskirk, Joseph - Joseph VanBuskirk, a prominent citizen of Shenandoah, died at his home there last Tuesday afternoon, of lung fever. He was engaged in the milling business there for many years, and was one of the best known residents of the county. He was aged 66 years. His wife and three sons survive him. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 20, 1900

Raymond Horton, who is a student at Parsons, came home Friday to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Henry Vance of Villisca. Interment was made at Hawleyville Sabbath.

PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 16, 1916 [scrapbook page H67]

Vance, John William - John Vance, a well known citizen of Hawleyville, was buried Wednesday forenoon, having died of Bright's disease at Excelsior Springs Mo where he had gone for treatment. The funeral was held at the home of the deceased who is survived by his wife. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 9, 1908

John William Vance was born in Nodaway county, Missouri, April 12, 1872, and died in Excelsior Springs, Mo., October 3, 1908, aged 36 years, 5 months and 21 days.
He was united in marriage to Ellen Horton, of Hawleyville, August 30, 1899, since which time he has resided in or near Hawleyville. His wife and two children survive. He also leaves a father, mother, four brothers and two sisters to mourn his decease. The funeral was held at the residence of the deceased, one-half mile south of Hawleyville, October 7, 1908, at ten o'clock a. m. Services were conducted by the writer. Text, Psalms 90:12. A host of friends and neighbors unite in extending their sympathy to the bereaved family.                        Willis A. Wells. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 9, 1908

[I believe this has the wrong name on it] The remains of Charles Vance, who died at Arkansas Springs, were brought to this city Tuesday, on their way home to his parents over at Hawleyvllle, for burial. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 8, 1908 [born May 1866 Ill]

Vance, Ona Brewer - Mrs. Ona Vance wife of David Vance died at her home near Norwich Friday morning at 7:30 o'clock of pneumonia following the Spanish enfluenza. She was sick only about one week.
Mrs. Vance leaves a heart broken husband and little son Donald, seven years old, her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Merida Brewer and two sisters Mrs. John King and Mrs. Chas. Varey, also three brothers. Fred, Ollie and George. All were present at the funeral but George who lives in South Dakota. Ona was a lovable christian woman and will be greatly missed in our community as she was a faithful, member of our church and Sunday school also in our Social Hour. Short services were held at her home Sunday at one p. m. Her remains were taken to Shenandoah where it was tenderly laid beside two sisters and one brother who have gone before. The many friends extended their sympathy. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 28, 1918

Sarah Ellen Horton was born in Page county,   Iowa,   February 11, 1881, and died at the Clarinda hospital October 21, 1910.
At the age of fifteen she united with the M. E.   church   at Hawleyville.   In 1899   she was united in marriage with John W. Vance, who died two years   ago   at Excelsior Springs, Mo.    To this union were born two little girls, Helen and Esther, who are now left parentless, aged 7 and 4 respectively. Besides these she leaves to mourn, their loss her mother, Mrs. Mary Horton, of Hawleyville, and three sisters and two brothers:    Mrs. Mary Walker, of Clarinda, Iowa; Mrs. Kate Corum, of Lamonte, Mo., and Mrs. Eva Vance, Thomas and Raymond Horton, of Hawleyville.
Mrs. Vance   had   been   in poor health for some   time.   An operation was performed just a week before her death in hopes of relief, but after a few days, she rapidly grew worse and passed   away,   going to the reward which her Heavenly Father had prepared for her.
The funeral was held at the Hawleyville church, Sunday morning at 10:00 o'clock, conducted by the pastor. Rev. Levi P. Goodwin, and the burial took place at the Hawleyville cemetery beside   the remains   of her husband. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 27, 1910

Rosanna Van Cleave
Mrs. Rosanna Van Cleave, the widow of Silas Van Cleave, passed away April 17, 1920, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hannah Abbott, where she had been making her home. She was the daughter of Andrew Broadstone and was born in Ohio, March l, 1839.   At the time of her death she was 81 years of age.    Short funeral services were held at the Harmon Funeral Home, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass following which the body was shipped to Steel City, Nebraska for burial. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1920

Mrs. Silas Van Cleve.
Mrs. Silas Van Cleve passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. Reuben Abbott, in this city, Saturday evening, April 17, 1920. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Harmon Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. The remains were taken to Steel City, Nebr., for burial. The late Mrs. Van Cleve was 81 years 1 month and 17 days of age. .She was married to Silas Van Cleve Oct. 1, 1857. They had one adopted son, John, of North Platte, Nebr. Mr. Van Cleve passed away several years ago. Three sisters survive, Mrs. Reuben Abbott of this city, Mrs. Susan Riner of Stewart, :and Mrs. Mary Palmer   of Abilene, Kans. Mrs. Van Cleve was a member of the Christian church. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1920

Roseannah Broadston Van Cleave

Roseannah Broadston was born March 1, 1839, and departed this life April 17, 1920, aged 81 years, 1 month and 16 days.
She was born in the state of Ohio, living there for some years, moving thence to Indiana. From Indiana in early life she came to Webster Co. Ia., in which state the greater part of her life was spent. Oct. 1, 1857, she was united in marriage to Silas Van Cleave who preceded her in death Nov. 1913.
No children were born to this union, but they adopted a boy, rearing him to manhood preparing him professionally for the work of life.
Mrs. Van Cleave belonged to a family of 14 children, only three of whom are now living: Mrs. Hannah Abbott, with whom she has made her home for some time; Mrs. H. R. Riner of Stuart, la., and Mrs. M. E. Palmer, Abilene, Kans.
In early life she accepted her Savior, and upon moving to Clarinda, years ago, she united with the Christian church and has been a faithful member ever since, at all times doing all she could in service for the Master into whose hands she committed her life.
The funeral services were held in the Harmon Funeral Home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. R. C. Snodgrass officiating. The remains were shipped to Steel City, Nebr., for interment. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1920

Vandevender, Phillip

Obituary
Phillip Vandevender was born in Licking county, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1835, and departed this life Feb. 26, 1914, being at the time of his death 78 years, 6 months and 2 days of age. When he was two years old he came with his father to Miami county, Indiana. At the age of fourteen he came to Page county, Iowa. This was in the year of 1854 and he settled on his Valley township farm where he resided continuously until the day of his death. Sixty years he cultivated the same fields and tended his flocks on the same acres.
He was married to Miss Nancy C. Harris of Page county, Oct. 23, 1860. The fruits of this union were five children, two of whom, Mrs. Lizzie Stephens of Taylor county, and Lewis, of Valley township survive him to tenderly care for their aged mother.
His strict integrity of character and his kindness of heart was deeply impressed upon the minds of all who knew him.   A loving husband and parent, he never was so happy as when surrounded by his family and grandchildren. Patience was one of his greatest virtues and was never more apparent than during his last illness  of two weeks, during which time he was ministered to by his aged wife, loving children and kind neighbors.   The funeral occurred at the Fairview church, Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Curdy, a Methodist Episcopal minister from Villisca.   The funeral was a large one, for everyone respected and loved Uncle Phillip Vandevender.   The floral decorations were fine.    The singers were, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Negley, Cleve Pendergraft, Mrs.  Lona Dyke and E. D. Winters.
The pallbearers were, J. Beavers, E. D. Winters, T. Bryson, B. Negley, S. Flick and W. A. Reed.
The foregoing was prepared by one of the bereaved friends, and we wish to add that Uncle Phillip Vandevender was all the bereaved friend has said concerning him and more. He was a man, and a pioneer of the best sort.
He may not have belonged to any church organization, but in his associations.with his fellow man he manifested many of the Christian graces. As a citizen and as a man he represented the very best pioneer type and in his death Valley township sustains a great loss. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 5, 1914

Word comes from Valley township that Father Phillip Vandevender died this morning following an illness of three weeks from pneumonia. Obituary next week. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1914

VanDyke, Edna - Miss Edna Van Dyke was called to her home at Amsterdam, N. Y., Monday,  by a telegram announcing the sudden death of her father. She will be absent for about two weeks from her work as Red Cross public health nurse.  CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 1, 1921

L. C. VanDyke was born near Knoxville, la., June 27,1862.   He was the only child of T. J. and M. A. Van Dyke, the father dying a short time after entering the civil war.
In the spring of 1883 he moved with his mother to Kansas where he   was    married to     Carrie A. Kurtz, November 24, 1885.    This marriage proved to be a union of hearts as well as of lives, the wife sharing with the husband the joys and sorrows incident to human life. He was the father of seven children, four boys and three girls, one boy dying a few years ago, before the removal of the family from Clarinda.  After marriage he moved to Frankfort, Kans., where he learned the tinner's trade and later plumbing   through   the   Scranton, Pa., Correspondence School.    He was an excellent mechanic and took a great interest in his trade.
In 1890 he moved to Boone, la., a little later to Ames where he lived five years. In 1898 the family moved to Clarinda, Mr. VanDyke entering the employ of Messrs. Dunlap & Sperry Hardware store as tinner and plumber. He was greatly beloved by the firm and added strength to the growing business. He enjoyed comparatively good health until June 1901, when he was attacked with what was thought to be hemorrhage of the lungs. The attack was so aggravating that it was deemed wise to change climate as quickly as possible and within six weeks he moved to Kansas, settling on a farm thinking that outdoor life would prolong bis life, but the disease had fastened itself so firmly in his system that in less than three years he succumbed to its ravages and Wednesday morning, March 23, 1904, near Webster, Kans., he passed quietly to his reward, aged 41 years, 8 months and 25 days.
He was converted when eight years of age and united with the Methodist Episcopal church. He was an earnest and devoted Christian, carrying his religion into the home and business.
He leaves a mother, wife and six children to mourn their loss. He was a devoted son, a kind and indulgent father and husband and sought to exemplify in his life the principles of the Christian religion.
The remains were brought to Clarinda Saturday morning and the funeral services were held in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon conducted by the pastor, Rev. IlgenFritz. The services were in charge of the Odd Fellows, of which order he was a member. His mother, wife and one little son accompanied the remains from Kansas and attended the funeral. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 29, 1904

VanDyke, Leroy "Clyde" - Leroy Clyde VanDyke died very suddenly yesterday afternoon about four o'clock, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. VanDyke, in northwest Clarinda.   The boy was aged 7 years, 3 months and 18 days. The cause of his death is unknown, but it is presumed that it was heart failure or congestion of the lungs. The circumstances are very sad. The little fellow had never been robust, but had not been sick of late. He went to school in the afternoon, as usual, complaining some of a pain in his stomach or chest.  Miss Blanche Keller, his teacher, asked him what was the matter, but he did not know. When school was out he was feeling as well as usual, and she bundled him up and started him home with the rest, at half past three. He played with other boys on the road home, but about   four  o'clock, Claude Lucas, driver of Hunt & Clayton's delivery wagon, saw the boy leaning against D. M. Creal's fence in north Clarinda, and crying and moaning. Claude stopped to ask him what was the matter, but the little fellow could not talk.  He only moaned and pointed to his stomach.  Claude picked him up and took him home in the wagon, and when he got there, a few minutes after, the boy seemed almost unconcious.  Claude started back to town immediately for the boy's father and for a doctor, but before either of them got there, the poor little fellow was dead.  Dr. Powers, who was called, examined him thoroughly and could find no mark or sign that would indicate the cause of his death.  Mr. Forsythe, the undertaker, also said that he could not find any cause that would lead to death.  No post mortem examination will be held, so the cause of his death will always be a mystery. Leroy was a bright lad, and was faithful in his attendance at public school and Sunday School.  He was a member of the M. E. School, and his funeral will be held at the home of his parents, tomorrow afternoon at half past two o'clock, conducted by Rev. IlgenFritz.  Leroy was one of six children. Two brothers and three sisters survive him.  His parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sudden and terrible bereavement. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1900

An unexpected, sudden and sad death occurred Monday evening in north Clarinda, when Clyde VanDyke, the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. VanDyke, passed away. As Claude Lucas was driving along the street he noticed the little fellow leaning against D. Creal's fence crying. Discovering he was sick Claude lifted him into his delivery wagon, he being unable to walk or talk, and took him home. On arriving there, only a few blocks away, the little fellow was almost lifeless and expired soon after without a struggle. A congestive chill is said to have been the cause. He was just going home from school, and the teacher noticed nothing unusual in his actions. He was rather a puny boy but had not been sick lately. The funeral was held yesterday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. IlgenFritz. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 8, 1900

VanDyke, Margaret A. - Margaret A. Van Dyke
A former Clarinda resident, Mrs. Margaret A. Van Dyke, passed away Dec. 17th in Marshalltown, la., being brought to Clarinda for burial in Clarinda cemetery. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, from
Harmon's Funeral Home, attended by former residents who had known her while living here, where she had been a member of the Methodist church. The Methodist pastor, Rev. J. M. Williams had charge of the
services.             
Born Aug. 17th, 1841, Mrs. Van Dyke was thus just past 79 years of age. She was a resident of Clarinda most of the time from 1898 until 1906, when he moved to Indianola, where she resided most of the intervening time.
Mrs. Van Dyke is survived by two grandsons and three granddaughters, their names being Elmer R. Van Dyke of Waterloo, Thos. E. Van Dyke of Audubon, Bertha E. Scheib of South Bend, Ind., Mable G. Redman of Mercedes, Calif., and Margaret P. Screeder of Harington, Kan. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 23, 1920

The funeral services of B. F. VanFossen were held at the home at College Springs, Wednesday of this week, conducted by Rev. Stokesbury. Mr. VanFossen was born in Ohio August 4, 1858, and died at his home about four miles south of College Springs, April 26, 1908. He was married Sept. 22, 1884, to Miss Mary Eggleston. Seven children were born to them, six of whom are still living.
Mr. VanFossen was a kind and loving father and a good husband and always ready to help any who might be in need. He leaves a wife, six children, a number of relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 1, 1908

VanHorn, Albert - The news came to Clarinda last Saturday evening that Albert W. VanHorn, who left Clarinda only a few months ago to locate in Clearmont, Mo, had died in the latter town at eight o'clock on that evening. The body was brought to this city the next morning, and was interred in the Clarinda cemetery, funeral services being conducted from the Presbyterian church at 2:30 o'clock, by Dr. T. C. Smith, and under the auspices of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, of which Mr. VanHorn was a faithful and honored member. "Bert," as he was familiarly known, was a very popular man and one of the best citizens Clarinda ever had. He conducted a bakery here for some years, and was engaged in the same business at Clearmont. His death is widely deplored in this city and vicinity. He is survived by his wife, who has the sympathy of many friends and acquaintances. Deceased was aged about forty years. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1900

A. W. VanHorn died suddenly at his home in Clearmont, Mo., Saturday evening, Feb. 10, 1900, after a brief illness from pneumonia. He had been in delicate health for a long time but his death was not anticipated so soon by anyone. He had been a resident of this city for a number of years, removing to Clearmont last fall and opening a restaurant. He was an honorable and conscientious young man and respected by all who knew him. He was 39 years and 11 days old. He leaves a loving wife to mourn the loss of a husband. The remains were brought to this city Sunday morning and taken in charge by the Odd Fellows' lodge, of which he was an honored member, and the funeral was held at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Dr. T. C. Smith at 2:30 that day. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 15, 1900

H. R. VanHorn, a young carpenter of this city, dropped dead near his home just west of the Q depot, on last Wednesday evening shortly after nine o'clock, from heart trouble. He was engaged in an altercation with Hyman Barron, the little Jew who got into trouble at Shenandoah some weeks ago, at the time, and seemed to get much excited. As he turned to leave Barron, he staggered and fell. He was carried into his home unconscious, and expired in half an hour. Reed, as he was popularly known, was a young man who was respected and industrious. He was aged about thirty-seven years. For some years he has been in danger from heart trouble, and one physician predicted that he would not live long. The excitement of the moment was too severe a strain for his heart, and his life flickered but in a moment, although Dr. Enfield was called and did everythiug possible to resuscitate him. Mr. VanHorn leaves a wife and four children, the eldest about eight years of age and the youngest a babe, to mourn his loss. Mrs. VanHorn's father, R. F. Goff, of Weldon, arrived last evening to care for his daughter in her bereavement. Funeral services were held this morning at nine o'clock from the home, conducted by Rev. Clemmer, and interment took place in Summit cemetery near Yorktown. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 27, 1900

VanPelt, James E. - James E. Van Pelt died Nov. 25, 1917, at the state hospital, age 60 years.   His death   was   caused by epilepsy.   He was formerly a painter. The body was removed to Glenwood. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 29, 1917

Mrs. Frank Morton, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis and who is still convalescent, received word on Saturday, February 6, that her mother, Mrs. VanReenan, of Bedford, was very low with paralysis. Mrs. Morton herself was unable to go to her mother's bedside, though her husband went at once. Her mother died on Wednesday of last week and it was a great sorrow to Mrs. Morton, she being the only child, to be unable to be with her mother during her last sick. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 18, 1909 [scrapbook page M61]

Eliza H. Van Sandt
Clarinda's oldest resident, in the point of' residence, and perhaps also in age, passed from us Tuesday evening, Jan. 25th, in the death of Mrs. Eliza Heald Van Sandt, who came to Clarinda in June 1858, and has claimed this as her residence ever since. She has thus lived here continuously for more than 62 years and was over 91 years of age.
The funeral is being held at the Presbyterian Church this Thursday afternoon conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. B. Marshall, D. D. interment in Clarinda cemetery.
Eliza Held was born in Ohio, Dec. 3, 1829, spending her early days there, and obtaining her schooling at Piqua O., and was, before her marriage, a successful teacher in the public schools.
She was married to Dr. M. L. Van Sandt Nov. 7th, 1850. In 1858 they came to Clarinda. Mrs. Van Sandt has always been, a lover of flowers and outdoor life, taking a great interest after they came here in the fine orchard which Dr. Van Sandt had,   on their farm north of town. To this love of the great outdoors may be attributed perhaps in large degree her length of years. She was likewise a very intellectual woman, having a retentive memory. While adverse   to taking   part in public meetings, she occasionally contributed to the local papers articles of merit. To her friends she was loyal and true.   But it was in her home life she took the greatest interest and satisfaction. She was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, while living in Ohio,  uniting with the Presbyterian Church after coming   to  Clarinda,   where   she was a staunch and loyal member, teaching a Sunday school  class in her younger days, and taking an active part in church work.
The memory of a true and loving mother remains to her son, A. S. Van Sandt, besides whom, she leaves a niece, Mrs. Eva Le Fevre, living in Denver, and a nephew Chas. E. McDowell, in Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 27, 1921

Mrs. N. L. Van Sandt. In The Journal of last week was published a brief notice of the death of Mrs. N. L. Van Sandt widow of an esteemed physician, who long practiced his profession in Clarinda. After the death of her husband Mrs. Van Sandt made her home with her son, A. S. Van Sandt, and wife. The funeral was held last Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at the Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor, Dr. A. B. Marshall. The hymns sung were: "Abide with Me" and "Peace, Perfect Peace." The singers were Miss Carrie Loranz, Mrs. R. D. Russell, Walter Cramer and Roscoe Applegate. The pallbearers were G. Wm. Richardson, S. E. Sperry, Prof. J. A. Woods, O. M. Cook, Dr. J. P. Brown and J. Christensen. Mrs. Van Sandt was a most estimable woman. The recollection of her excellence and the good she wrought will long be treasured by those who knew her. As a pioneer resident of Clarinda she was able to relate a great deal of interesting history concerning early days in this city and vicinity. A friend has written the following concerning her:
"Eliza Heald was born in Ohio, Dec. 3, 1829, was married to Dr. N. S. Van Sandt, Nov. 7, 1850, and died Jan. 25, 1921.   Mrs. Van Sandt came to Clarinda, Iowa, in June, 1858, and was a resident of this city until her decease, a period of about sixty-two years. At the time of her death, probably no one living had so long been a citizen of Clarinda   as she.   She obtained her schooling at Piqua, Ohio, and was, before her marriage, for some time a very successful, teacher in the public school.   Those who knew her best regarded her as a very superior intellectual woman.   Endowed with a very retentive memory, possessing a large vocabulary and being a great reader she was an exceptionally fine conversationalist.   She had a retiring disposition and shrank from public observation, but, occasionally   she would contribute an article for one of the local papers which was always read with profit and interest.  She was a great lover of plant life and spent, while able, much of her time outdoors among her fruits and flowers and thereby added much to her long and useful life, but it was in home life that her gifts shone most brilliantly.   She loved her family   and left nothing undone to add to the happiness of its members.   Mrs. Van Sandt was   a   true, loyal friend.   She saw only the good qualities of her friends and   ignored   their faults.   Mrs. Van Sandt first united with the Wesleyan Methodist church in Ohio but afterward became a member of the Presbyterian   church   in   Clarinda. For many years she taught a class in Sunday school.   The Christian   life was exemplary and she took a deep interest in every department of church work. She lived her Christianity every day. We shall miss her but Heaven's joys willl be fuller because she is there." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 3, 1921

Mrs. N. L. Van Sandt.
Mrs. N. L, Van Sandt, mother of A. S. Van Sandt of this city, died at her home on West Main street Tuesday evening, Jan. 25, 1921. She was 91 years of age the 3d of last December. She was one of the pioneers of Page county, a very intelligent, cultured and greatly beloved lady. The funeral is to be held this afternoon at 2:30 at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Dr. A. B. Marshall. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 27, 1921

VanSandt, N.L. - Dr. N. L. Van Sandt died at his home in south  Clarinda Tuesday morning, Jan. 6, 1903, aged 77 years, 6 months and 29 days.  About a year ago he suffered a stroke  of  paralysis and had been partially helpless since.  Mr. Van Sandt was born in Brown county, Ohio, May 7, 1825.  His father was a native of Kentucky   and  during the heated anti-slavery days in Ohio from 1835 and for years following was an active worker in the "Under Ground Railway" scheme to free negroes from bondage, and became the original of one of the characters of Mrs. Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin".  His son N. L. Van Sandt took up the study of medicine and graduated in 1850.   In Nov. 7th of the same year he was married to Miss Eliza Heald, and about ten years after they came to this county, which has since been their home. The Doctor has always enjoyed a successful practice, and  was foremost in advancing the interests of our embryo city.   He filled many official positions, and was a member ot  the 10th state general assembly.   A   good man has gone.   He leaves a devoted wife, and one son, Stanley, to mourn bis death. The funeral was held from the home at o'clock yesterday, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Maclean. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 8, 1903

Another Pioneer Gone to His Rsst
Early this morning, after a long and painful illness, Dr. N. L. VanSandt gave up the struggle for life and his Spirit returned to the God who gave it. He was one of the pioneers of Page county and during his long life here, exerted a beneficient influence in the history of the county. He was always ready and a willing and active worker in everything that was calculated to build up the interests of the community, and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all who know him. He was a successful physician and gained more than local reputation in his profession. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence in south Clarinda. A full obituary notice will appear in our issue next Friday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 6, 1903

Vansickle, A.J. - A. J. Vansickle died at his home near Elmo Mo., Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock. He was 76 vears of age. His daughter, Mrs H. L. Keeney, is a resident of Braddyville. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 17, 1917

Vanway, D.T. - Obituary     
Mr. D. T. Vanway died Nov. 1, 1917, in Clarinda, la., and was buried at New Market cemetery Nov. 3, 1917. Mr. Vanway was born in Perry county, Ohio, in 1853, and in his boyhood days his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vanway moved to Lucas county, Iowa., in the vicinity of Chariton where he grew to manhood. He has four brothers and one half sister. The brothers are John at Braddyville, Robert, Charles and Mathew and the sister, Mrs. Dolly Fanner at Blue Springs, Nebr. Mr. Vanway was 63 year, 11 months and 17 days old. He was a good moral man. He believed in the scripture as a life one should live by. Mr. Vanway was married to Mrs. Lizzie Fruits in 1889 and to this union there were no children yet he was the step father to six chilren. Their names are Frank, Charles, John, Albert and George Fruits and Mrs. Etta Miller who now resides in Clarinda. Mr. Vanway was a kind and devoted husband and a good kind step father, the step children all appreciating his kindness toward them. His wife preceded him to the final resting place in 1915. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 8, 1917

D. T. Vanway, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 1917, in Clarinda, Iowa. The funeral was held in the Mennonite
church at New Market, Saturday afternoon, Nov. 3. Interment was in the New Market cemetery. Mr. Vanway was born in Perry Co. O., in 1853. In his boyhood days he moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vanway to Lucas county, la., in the vicinity of Chariton, where he grew to manhood. He was
married to Mrs. Lizzie Fruits in 1889, thus becoming the stepfather of six children, to whom he was good and kind, and who loved him as an own father, and appreciated his kindness to them. He was a devoted husband to his wife who preceded him in death in 1915. He leaves four brothers and one half sister as follows: John, of Braddyville, Robert, Charles, Mathew and Mrs. Dolly Fauver of Blue Springs, Nebr. The stepchildren who survive are Frank, Charles, John and George Fruits, also Mrs. Etta Miller who resides in Clarinda. Mr. Vanway was 63 years 11 months and 17 days old. He was a good moral man, believing in the Scriptures as a guide to the life one should live. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 8, 1917

Vardaman, Francis Marion - Francis M. Vardaman - Page County lost one of our pioneer residents Wednesday afternoon of last week, when F. M. Vardaman passed away, following an extended illness, the result of a stroke which he sustained some time ago. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Methodist Church of Shambaugh, conducted by Rev. E. A. Cochell, assisted by Jas. Davison of College Springs, the remains being taken to Davis Cemetery northeast of Shambaugh, for interment beside the grave of his wife who had gone before. The Masonic Brethren from Siam, members of Tri Centum Lodge A. F. & A. M., conducted their impressive ritual at the grave.
Seldom do we find a man of 77 years of age who was born in Iowa. Born in Jefferson County, la. Dec. 22nd 1843, he was the eleventh of twelve children in the family. When young Francis, was seven years of age his parents moved to Benton County, and then to Keokuk County, later to Kansas, and then back to Taylor County. The opening of the Civil war found the family in Missouri, where their union sentiments brought trouble from the bushwhackers. In 1864, young F. M. Vardaman became of age, moved to Page County, Iowa, and has since lived here practically all of his life, the name of Vardaman having become one of the best known names in the southeast part of the county, and everywhere respected. In 1867 he was united to Miss Mary Baker, whose parents were early settlers in E. River Township, of Page County. Always interested in education and other matters pertaining to the welfare of his community, while at the same time rearing the family of five children, and improving and adding to their farm property, he finally reached the age where he retired from active duties on the farm, relinquishing these to his sons, while he moved to Shambaugh, the old folks making their home there. Later he moved back to the farm, and has recently been residing on the home place, which his son, Avery, has been farming. Another son lives east of the home place, the other children being Mrs. Mary Alice Warren of Boulder, Colo., Mrs. Erie Ann Pritchard of Princeton, Kans., Benjamin R. Vardaman of Des Moines and Mrs. Irma Glenn Fuller of Mercedes, Calif. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 5, 1921

Funeral of F. M. Vardaman.
In the Journal of last week was published brief mention of the death of F. M. Vardaman, who was one of the early settlers in Page county, Iowa. Mr. Vardaman's funeral was held last Saturday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, at the Meethodist Episcopal church in Shambaugh, with church services conducted by Rev. E. A. Cochell, assisted by Rev. C. W. Posten of Shambaugh and James Davison of College Springs. From the home of Mr. Vardaman's son, A. E. Vardaman, in Buchanan township, where the father died Wednesday, April 27, 1921, the remains of the late Mr. Vardaman were accompanied by Plumb lodge, A. F. and A. M., No. 285, of Siam, Taylor county, of which Mr. Vardaman died a member. From the church that lodge had charge of the funeral and escorted and accompanied the remains to the David cemetery in East River township, where the Masonic funeral service was given at the burial. All but two of the surviving children of the deceased were present at the funeral. The ones who could not attend were Mrs. Ira Fuller of Merced, Calif., and Mrs. A. E. Warren of Boulder, Colo.
The Journal was in error last week in saying that Mr. Vardaman was a Union soldier in the Civil war. He, however, was in Missouri, in the Springfield locality much of the time during the war, and had more or less business in the vicinity of troops and with, them, while the war was going on, and saw much of the war at close range. His health was too frail to permit his serving as a soldier.
Following is given the sketch of Francis Marion Vardaman as given in the Page County History published in 1909:
"Francis M. Vardaman has for forty-five years been a resident of Page county and although for many years connected with agricultural interests is now living retired in the enjoyment of well earned rest, his home being in the village of Shambaugh. He was born in Jefferson county, Iowa, Dec. 22, 1843, and is, therefore, a representative of one of the early families of the state. His parents were George W. and Mary (Ellott) Vardaman, both of whom were natives of Kentucky. The family is of German lineage and was established in America at a very early day by the great-grandfather of our subject. His son, George Vardaman, the grandfather, became a farmer of Greene county, Ky., and a slave owner. George Vardaman was also born in the Blue Grass state and when a young man went to Ohio, where he met and married Miss Mary Elliott, also a native of Kentucky. They became the parents of twelve children: Peter, Nancy, John E., Benjamin W., George W., Jeremiah, Mary, Elizabeth, Francis M., Amanda, Jasper N. and Eliza.
Soon after their marriage the parents removed to Shelby county, Ind., where the father owned a farm, which he cultivated for several years. For a brief period they were residents of Illinois and about 1837 took up their abode in Lee county, Iowa. But a few white settlers were living within the state at that time, the Indians being more numerous. In fact, Iowa was still under territorial rule and the work of progress and improvement seemed scarcely begun within its borders. At a later day George Vardaman and, his family moved to Jefferson county, where he purchased a farm upon which the family remained for some time. His son, F. M. Vardaman, was 7 years of age when a removal was made to Benton county, Iowa, and for three years they lived near Vinton. At the end of that time they went to Keokuk county, where they remained for four or five years, later went to Kansas, and from 1854 until 1859 were residents of Taylor county, Iowa. In the latter year they removed to Lawrence county, Mo., where they located just prior to the outbreak of the Civil war and experienced all of the hardships, dangers and privations that fell to the lot of those who lived on the border where sectional feeling ran very high. In 1864 the father took his family to Minnesota and three years later returned to Jefferson county, Iowa, where he died in 1867. He was a consistent, and faithful member of the Christian church and his good qualities won him the esteem and friendly regard of all who knew him. For many years he filled the office of justice of the peace and his decisions were strictly fair and impartial, being always based upon the law and equity of the case.
Francis M. Vardaman was the eleventh in order of birth in a family of twelve children, seven sons and five daughters, of whom one son and three daughters are now living. His brother, George, having enlisted for one hundred days' service in the Civil war, died at Collierville, Tenn., while at the front. Another brother, Benjamin W., served for three years in the Civil war, enlisting from Taylor county as a member of Company F, Twenty-ninth Iowa infantry.
F. M. Vardaman accompanied his parents on their various removals until 1864, when he came to Page county, Iowa, where he has since lived. He was then a young man of 21 years of age. His educational opportunities were limited owing to the fact that they had always lived on the frontier, but, possessing an observing eye and retentive memory, he has added much to his knowledge by observation and reading. When a youth he possessed a delicate constitution and during the period when the family resided on the border was obliged to endure many vicissitudes to which that section of the country was subject. The family were frequently disturbed by people of dissimilar opinion and the sons were frequently compelled to sleep in the brush for safety. At one time the house was surrounded by bushwhackers who made some trouble but were frightened away by a gunshot. Returning to Iowa in 1864 Mr. Vardaman was for three months employed by the month as a farm hand in Page county. He has always carried on general agricultural pursuits and for many years resided upon the farm in Buchanan township, whereon he took up his abode in 1870. He owns 155 acres on section 16 and as the years passed his well directed labors brought his fields under a high state of cultivation and made them very productive. He continued to successfully carry on general farming until March 1898, when he put aside the active work of the fields and came to Shambaugh, purchasing his present place of residence, which consists of a good dwelling in the midst of ten acres of land. His farm is well improved, being one of the best in the township, and all of its modern equipments are the result of the labor and enterprise of the owner. He made stock raising the special feature of the place and in that branch of his business was quite successful. The farm is now operated and managed by his sons.
It was in 1867 that Mr. Vardaman was married to Miss Mary Indiana Baker, who was born in Shelby county, Ind., July 13, 1847, and is a daughter of Peter and Ann (Swiggett) Baker, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Indiana. Both died upon a farm near where they settled in East River township. Mr. Baker entered from the government the first piece of land which he ever owned and was identified with the pioneer development and identified with the improvement of the county. In his family were four sons and three daughters of whom one died in infancy. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Vardaman have been born six children: Mary Alice, the wife of Ephraim Warren, a resident of Boulder, Colo.; Erie Ann, the wife of D. A. Pritchard, who lives near Cromwell, Union county, Iowa; Benjamin Rutherford, a resident of Detroit, Mich.; Irma Glen, the wife of Ira Fuller of Oregon; Avery Earl, who is living on the home place in Buchanan township, and Francis Emmett, who is living on the farm with his brother.
Politically Mr. Vardaman is a Republican, conversant with the leading question and issues of the day. He has served as trustee and held other local offices, yet is not a politician in the sense of office seeking. Fraternally he is connected with the Masons, belonging to Plumb lodge, No. 285, A. F. and A. M., of Siam.   He has held the office of trustee and school director and has manifested a deep and helpful interest in educational affairs. He converted his farm from a wild and unimproved tract into one of the valuable and substantial properties of the county and from it he yet derives a substantial income while living retired in Shambaugh.   His rest has been well earned and his record proves what may be accomplished when determination and industry are guided by sound business judgment."
The child of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Vardaman who died in infancy was David Edgar Vardaman; Mrs. F. M. Vardaman died in Shambaugh, Oct. 13, 1911. One of the daughters, Mrs. Ira Fuller, has moved from Oregon to Merced, Calif., and the brother Ben R. Vardaman, formerly of Detroit, now lives in Des Moines. Another daughter, Mrs. Pritchard, formerly of Union county, now lives at Princeton, Kans. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 5, 1921

F. M. Vardaman, a pioneer settler of Page county and a soldier in the Union army, died Wednesday, April 27, 1923, at 5 p.m., at the home of his son, A. E. Vardaman, in Buchanan township. He suffered a stroke of paralysis several months ago. He was one among Page county's most highly respected citizens. The time of the funeral has not been announced, but is expected to be the latter part of the week. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 28, 1921

Since 1864, a resident of Page County, Francis M. Vardaman passed to his eternal reward at 5 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, at his home in Buchanan township east of the Nixon school house. He was 77 years of age the 22 nd of last December. The date of the funeral awaits word from distant relatives, but it will probably be held this Friday or Saturday in Shambaugh where he formerly resided, with interment in the Davis cemetery beside the grave of his wife who preceded him. Mr. Vardaman was one of our old settlers who helped to make this country what it is, and has always been active in school and public matters pertaining to his home community. Avery and Emmett Vardaman, the sons now living at the old home have been caring for their father in his last days. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 28, 1921

Vardaman, Mary I. Baker - Mrs. Mary M. Vardaman.
Mrs. Mary I. Baker Vardaman was born in Shelby county, Indiana, July 13, 1847, and died in Shambaugh, Iowa, October 13. 1911. Mr. and Mrs. Vardaman were married in Page county, Iowa, September 12, 1857. To them were born seven children, four boys and three girls, one of whom died in infancy. Mrs Vardaman was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church in 1885. She was a faithful, Christian wife and mother in the home and community where she lived. All who knew Mrs. Vardaman, know that in her home she was a queenly, whole hearted, open souled, hospitable women. She was a true tender mother to her children and a devoted home keeper for her companion. She loved company and always showed the optimistic, helpful spirit to her neighbors. She leaves a monument of esteem and affection to her memory in the hearts of all who knew her.
Her husband and six children, three boys and three girls are left to mourn their loss. One of the girls, Mrs. Glenn Fuller, is in Oregon and could not be present. The family have the deep sympathy of a host of friends who mourn with them in this the hour of their sorrow. The funeral was conducted from the Methodist Episcopal church in Shambaugh, Sunday, October 15, at ten o'clock by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Beveridge, assisted by Rev. Hamlin of the Church of God and Rev. Scott of the Mennonite church. The text was Job 5:26. "Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age like as a shock of corn cometh in his season." A great crowd gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to their friend and neighbor and followed the body to its last resting place in the Davis cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 19, 1911

Vaughn, Isaac
Isaac Vaughn passed away Friday, Aug. 27, at the County Home, having been an inmate there for the past twelve years. He was a half brother of Jerry Strode, who died not long ago. Mr. Vaughn was 75 years old at the time of his death. Funeral was held Saturday morning. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 2, 1920

Two Deaths at County Home.
Recently two deaths have taken place at the Page County Home just west of Clarinda. Isaac Vaughn, a patient, died there Friday, Aug. 26, 1920, and his funeral was held the next day from Harmon's Funeral Home. Interment was in the Clarinda city cemetery.     CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 2, 1920

DISCHARGE OF SHOTGUN
14 Year Old Carlyle Verhey of Brush Colo., Leaves Sorrowing Friends.
Mrs. Frank Sinn and Miss Mayme Verhey left Sunday afternoon for Brush, Colo., called by a telegram stating that their brother Carlyle Verhey had met with a serious accident. A letter to Mr. Sinn from his wife received Wednesday tells the sorrowful story of the accident, and of the funeral being last Tuesday. Young Carlyle who is 14 years old started duck hunting Saturday morning early, from their home on adjoining farms a mile out of Brush, Colo. Carlyle has been living there with his mother and sister, Olive, his father, Wm. Verhey, being employed in Des Moines, la., but the family living in Colorado because of Mrs. Verhey's health. The two boys rode their bicycles and carried their shotguns, the neighbor boy's name being Paul. They started for a place about twelve miles from town. About nine or ten in the morning when they were crawling through the brush in hunting, Paul's shotgun caught in the pocket of his coat, and was accidentally discharged, the shot taking effect in Carlyle's leg just above the knee. Paul managed to get Carlyle into a rig and started for town. The letter does not state whether he went to the nearest farmhouse a mile away for the rig, or whether they caught one passing on the road. They started to town with the wounded boy, but before reaching there were overtaken by an automobile driver who had a car too small for them and who hurriedly drove to town and sent a larger auto out to meet them. They took the boy to a doctor living in Brush, who had him transferred to the hospital for care and operation. The boy's mother was sent for, who arrived just before the boy died, the doctor said from loss of blood, as those in charge did not have the knowledge of tying up a wounded leg to prevent bleeding. The relatives of the boy have many friends in Clarinda and vicinity who will sympathize with them in their loss. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 30, 1915

Vermule, Jane Sommervile - MRS. WILLIAM VERMULE

Jane Sommervile Vermule was born at Gilford, County Down, Ireland, May 28, 1846 and departed this life May 5, 1914, being sixty-seven, years eleven months and five days old. She grew to young womanhood at Gilford and at the age of seventeen crossed the water to New York City, where she spent fifteen years of her life, coming to Page county September 1876. She was married to William Vermule September 26, 1876. To this union four children were born, Mary A. now Mrs. T. C. Standage, Lizzie, now Mrs. Stuart Cavener, George, and Margaret, now Mrs. William Forbes. Mrs. Vermule was a stalwart christian character being a life long member of the church of England. She loved her God with a devoted heart nothing being so dear to her as her bible. She lived and comuned with her savior daily. She was one of the best of wives and mothers, was a true friend especially to any one in distress and counts herself one of Christ's helpers to save and uplift mankind. The funeral of Mrs. Vermule was held at her home in Page Center at two o'clock, Rev. Jordan of this place conducted the services and Miss Edna Morley, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. M. L. Widney and Franuna Castle furnished the music. A very large number of friends were present to assist in the last sad rites. There were many beautiful floral pieces. Burial took place at the Polsley cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 14, 1914

Mrs. Wm. Vermule died Monday night at her home in Page Center, after a long illness from cancer of the stomach. She was about 57 years of age. The funeral was held yesterday at 1 o'clock and burial in the Polsley cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 7, 1914

Rev. Vetter Passed Away. Slipping from the world of everyday events to the great unknown from which no wanderer returns, Rev. P. V: D. Vetter breathed his last on August 26th, at St. George, Ga. Rev. Vetter was a former Methodist pastor in Clarinda well and favorably known to many here, where he was a power of good. Word reached Clarinda of his death through his being a member of the Page County Mutual Insurance Association, having joined the organization while resident here. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 19, 1918

Mrs. Warren Vincent passed away April 3 in the Christian church hospital at Kansas City, Mo., her daughter Lena being with her at the time and accompanying her mother's remains to Clarinda where short funeral services were held Wednesday morning April 6 at 9:30, at the home 315 W. Main St. Rev J. M Williams conducted the services. The. remains were then taken to Shenandoah for interment that having formerly been the family home. Mrs Ona Scroggs sang at the funeral service, which was attended by many close friends who greatly sympathise with the bereaved husband and family.
Emma J. Roll was born April 27, 1855, in Rockville, Conn. In early life she was married to Warren Vincent. To this union were born three children, two sons, Harry and Ray, and a daughter, Lena, who has been living with her parents in Clarinda. Besides the immediate family, she leaves three sisters and a brother, Mrs. C. W. Barrows of Middletown, Conn., Mrs. J. F. Barrows and Mrs. J. W Coleman of Hartford Conn., and John H. Roll of Coin.
Mrs Vincent became a Christian when she was a young woman, joining the Congregational church but upon coming to Coin, Iowa, seven years ago, united with the M. E. church and transferred her membership to the M E. church in Clarinda at the time of coming here, remaining a faithful member to the last.
Her health failing in Clarinda, she went to a hospital in Kansas City in hopes of inducing return to health She underwent a major operation in the hospital from which she was unable to recover. A faithful housekeeper and mother, she will be missed by many friends. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 7, 1921

Mrs. Warren Vincent.
Emma J. Vincent was born in Rockville, Ct, April 27, 1855, and died at the Christian Church Hospital at Kansas City, Mo., April 3, 1921, following a major operation, which was resorted to in the hopes of saving or at least prolonging her life. Her age at her death was 65 years 11 months and 24 days. She suffered quietly and her death has come as a distinct shock to her friends who were not aware generally of the seriousness of her condition.
In early life she was married to Warren Vincent, and to this union were born three children, Harry, Lena, and Ray, the two latter, with the husband survive her, to remember her tenderly and to mourn her. Ray is a resident of Denver, Colo., and Lena is at home. Besides her immediate family, she leaves three sisters and a brother. The sisters are Mrs. C. W. Barrows of Middletown, Ct., and Mrs. F. W. Barrows and Mrs. J. W. Coleman of Hartford, Ct. The brother is J. H. Roll of Coin, Iowa. Mrs. Vincent became a Christian when a young woman, and joined the Congregational church, and remained a faithful member of that communion. On coming to Coin, she became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and seven years ago on moving to Clarinda, she became a member of the Methodist church of this city—an honored and faithful member until the last. The funeral services were held from the home at 315 West Main street, on Wednesday forenoon at 10 o'clock, with the pastor, the Rev. J. M. Williams, in charge. Mrs. J. G. Scroggs sang. Interment was in the Shenandoah cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 7, 1921

Vincent, Ernest - Ernest Vincent, superintendent of the Henry Field Seed company printing plant, died in Shenandoah, Saturday, Jan. 29, 1921, following an operation for appendicitis eight days previous. His excellent qualities gained him many friends who deplore his death. He was 35 years of age and is survived by his widow and children. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 3, 1921

Vincent, Mary Ferris Riggs - Mrs. Mary E. Vincent died yesterday morning about 1 o'clock, at her rooms in the Hatfield building, south side the square, from congestion of the lungs. She had been feeling poorly the past week from trouble with her throat and lungs but had been up around all the time and nothing serious was anticipated, although a nurse had been secured to keep her company and look after her wants. Her brother, Chas. Ferris, was with her until about ten o'clock the evening before. Before he left she had fallen asleep and was not disturbed. When the nurse tried to arouse her, about the time stated, it was in vain and she called to Mrs. Gates across the hall. On their return she was found to be dead. She passed away without a struggle from this world to the life beyond. Mrs. Vincent was born in Ohio, and was about 63 years of age. Her husband died nearly fifteen years ago. Two children were born to them, now men grown who live in New York state, not far from the city. They are expected here at the funeral, which will take place at George Ferris's, conducted by Rev. Ilgen Fritz tomorrow at 1 pm, interment at the cemetery near Norwich, where her father and mother and other relatives lie sleeping. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 19, 1904

Mrs. Mary E. Ferris was born in Amesville, Athens county, Ohio, April 24th, 1838 and died on May 1904, aged 67 years and 23 days. In 1852 with her parents, she moved Rock Island county, Illinois, and 1854 was married to Leander Riggs. Two children were born to this union who survive their mother, one of them being present at the funeral today. The deceased was again married to Joseph Vincent in 1883, her husband leaving this world in 1888. Since then she has lived a widow. Mrs. Vincent allied herself with the Presbyterian church in her younger life and joined the M. E. church since moving to Clarinda. Mrs. Vincent has had poor health for the last seven years, but her death Wednesday morning was a severe shock to her many friends. In her death she leaves four brothers and two sisters: G. H, L. M., C. A.,W. B. Ferris, and Hannah Kimsey, of Maryville, Mo., and Jennie Payton, of Omaha, Neb. The funeral services are to be held from the home of Mr. G. H. Ferris this afternoon at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. E IlgenFritz, interment to take place at Norwich. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 20, 1904

Vincent, Warren -
Warren Vincent passed away Aug. 31st, at his home 315 W. Main St., at the age of 64 years, 3 months and 17 days.
Funeral services were held from the residence Friday morning, Sept. 2nd, conducted by the Methodist minister, Rev. J. M. Williams, interment being in Shenandoah by the grave of his wife who passed away last April. The pallbearers at the funeral were Ren Halsted, Charles Dunn, Robert Criswell, Frank Pennington, J. H. Lawson and Earl Richards.
Born May 14th, 1857, he was married Dec. 27th, 1876 to Emma J. Roll. To this union three children were born, two of whom survive, the daughter Lena E. Vincent, who has made a home for her father since her mother's death, and the son Ray G. Vincent of Denver. Colo.
In I884 the family moved to a farm south  of    Shenandoah, later moving to Coin, where for   a number of years Mr. Vincent was engaged in business, conducting the bus line  and  later running  the hotel. In 1913 they moved to Clarinda, being  engaged  in  different  lines of business for a time, finally retiring and purchasing the fine little home on W. Main Street where Mr. Vincent spent his declining days. On Oct.   12 th, 1918   he  was stricken with apoplexy, and for a considerable time past has been practically helpless.    In his later  years he accepted Christ as his Savior, joining the Methodist Church, and has taken much comfort in religion in his declining days. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 8, 1921

Warren Vincent
Warren Vincent, who for many years has been part of the business and social life of Clarinda, until illness prevented, passed away Wednesday afternoon shortly after 5 o'clock. Short funeral services will be held at the home, 315 W. Main St., this Friday morning, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. M. Williams, the interment to take place in Shenandoah. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1921

Warren Vincent died at his home on West Main street, Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 31, 1921. The funeral is to be tomorrow morning at 9:30 at the family home. Burial will be in Shenandoah. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 1, 1921

Warren Vincent
The funeral of Warren Vincent who died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1921, in Cla­rinda, was held Friday morning Sept. 2, at 9:30 at the family home. The services were conducted by Rev. J. M. Williams, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. Two solos, "Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me," and "No Night There," were sung by Mrs. J. G. Scroggs, accompanied by Lester Milligan. Interment was in the Shenandoah cemetery, by the side of his wife who passed away a few months ago.
Warren Vincent was born May 14, 1857, at La Prairie, Ill. He was married Dec. 27, 1876, at La Prairie, to Miss Emma J. Roll. In 1884 they came to Page county and lived for some time ten miles south of Shenandoah, later moving to Coin. In 1913 they moved to Clarinda. Two children, Miss Lena E. Vincent of this city and Ray G. Vincent of Denver, Colo., survive. Mr. Vincent is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Willis Vincent, Mrs. Matilda Piester and Mrs. C. C. Cornell of Shenandoah and Barto Vincent of Scandia, Kans.
Mrs. Cornell was on an automobile trip between Denver and Shenandoah and could not be notified of her brother's death until after the funeral. Mr. Vincent of Scandia, Kans., was also unable to be present. The late Mr. Vincent had been ill since October of 1918. His death was caused by hardening of the arteries and cerebral hemorrhage. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of this city. Relatives of Mrs. Ray Vincent who were present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Weinhold and son, Harold, Miss Augusta Weinhold and T. B. Weinhold Jr., all of Kansas City, Kans. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Vincent were also present.        CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 8, 1921       

Vinsant, Franklin Pierce - Franklin Pierce VinSant was born March 4, 1855, and died Oct. 15, 1909, aged 54 years, 8 months, 11 days. He was the son of James and Elizabeth VinSant, and was born in Tennessee, being a mere babe when his parents moved to Iowa, to the old home where he has always lived.
He was respected and loved by all who knew him. He has been in poor health for the last five years, and the last two years has been almost entirely helpless. He has been so patient through all his sufferings and many times he asked the Lord "to forgive him and guide him on."
He with his sister have kept up the old home and have laid to rest the father, mother, one brother and one sister.
We calmly say, "The Lord's will be done; the Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away; blessed be .the name of the Lord."CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 21, 1909

Franklin Pierce Vin Sant died Oct. 15 at his home three miles northeast of Clarinda, aged 54 years, 7 months, and 11 days. For many years he had been a sufferer from a complication of dropsy, rheumatism and partial paralysis, although able to be around most of the time. He was a native of Tennessee, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Vin Sant, locating in this county away back in the '50s which had since been his home. Several years ago the parents died and now only Miss Nancy and Milton VinSant are the two children left. The funeral took place Sunday at 2 p. m. from the home conducted by Rev. Wm. Stevenson of the M. E. church, and his remains laid to rest by the side of his parents in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 21, 1909

Louis B. Virden fell dead in Shenandoah Wednesday. The doctors say his death was due to alcoholism and was the immediate results of a drink of Jamaica ginger. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 24, 1905

H. R. Spry and C. A. Lisle went to Mt. Pleasant last Wednesday evening to attend the funeral of Mr. Ross Virden, who was an uncle of Mr. Spry. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 1, 1901

Vise, Lucinda Mason - The remains of Mrs. Lucinda Vise were laid to rest Wednesday afternoon in the cemetery about six miles northeast of Clarinda. A short ceremony was held at the grave conducted by Rev. W. T. Fisher, with singing by Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Johnson and Mr. Charles Tunnecliffe. Mrs. Vise died the 7th day of January in Los Angeles, Calif., and her body was for the time placed in a vault, where it remained until it was shipped to Clarinda a few days ago. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 19, 1905

The remains of Mrs. Lucinda Vice were brought to Clarinda this morning and taken to Mr. Forsythe's undertaking rooms where they will be kept until arrangements are made for the final interment. Mrs. Vice died in Los Angeles, Cali., on the 7th of last January and her body was placed in a vault. The remains were accompanied to Clarinda by the sisters, Mrs. A. C.Woodward, of Los Angeles, Calif, and Mrs. Mary Vandlip, of Denver. Colo. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 16, 1905

The remains of Lucinda Vice arrived in this city Tuesday from California. She died out there Jan. 8th, and the friends desired to have her remains laid to rest at her home where she resided many long years. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 18, 1905

Mrs. S. Westapher has just received the sad news of her mother's death, which occurred on January, 7th, at the home other daughter, Mrs. R. J. Woodward, of Los Angeles, Cal.   She had reached the advanced age of 81 years, 9 months aud 21 days.   During her last illness she suffered intensely, though she was supplied with everything that love, money and good medical care, could give.   She was conscious to the last moment and expressed a desire to depart and be with Christ.
Lucinda Mason was born March 16, 1823, in Howard county, Missouri. On Jauuary 18, 1839, she was married to Aaron Vise. They settled on a farm in Holt county, near Oregon, where they remained until September 12, 1845, when they made their home in Page county, Nebraska township, where they remained until the death of Mr. Vice, August 9, 1882. Seven children were born to them, two having died in infancy; the remaining five are Mrs. J. S. Vanderslip, of Denver, Mrs. S. Westapher, of Clarinda, Miss L. E. Vise, formerly of Clarinda, but now of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. L. A. Thompson, of Milroy, N. Dakota.
On October, 15, 1862, she united with the Christian church, of which she was a consistant member for forty-two years. The remains will probably be brought here lor burial later on.
"A precious one from us is gone
A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home, '; Which never can be filled. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 17, 1905

Vliet, David E.

Fortunately for the family of D. Vliet who died last Saturday, he was carrying a policy in the Page County Mutual Benefit and Aid society, into the treasury of which he had paid the sum of $2 for membership and $3 for death assessments, and Tuesday upon application by Mrs. Vliet she was paid the sum of $386 insurance. This amount she could have received Saturday by the mere asking.   It always pays to patronize home institutions as you get quick returns and the full amount.  This is over $100 more than the amount paid to last bereaved family and shows how this home institution is growing in the favor of the people.   It should easily be increased to a thousand members. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 20, 1899

David E. Vliet died Saturday, April 15, 1899, at his home in east Clarinda, aged 61 years, 8 months and 24 days. For over a year he had. been a great sufferer from a complication of diseases but he bore his affliction with the courage of a true man. Mr. Vliet was a native of New Jersey, and after serving his country in the late civil war he emigrated to the west and had made his home in this city for several years. He acted as street commissioner here for a number of terms until his health failed. The funeral took place at his late home Monday at 2 p.m., conducted conducted by Dr. T. C. Smith and Rev. H. L. Gillespie, under the auspices of the G. A. R. post, and his remains laid to rest in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 20, 1899

Mrs. Fred Scidmore, of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mrs. J. Kuntz [Kunce], of Emporia, Kan., were called home last week by the sickness and death of their father, D. Vliet. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 20, 1899 [scrapbook page S28]

Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Kunce returned this morning to their home at Emporia, Kansas. They were called here by the death of her brother, Wm. Vliet. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 14, 1905

Mr. William Vliet died at his home about ten o'clock Sunday night after suffering for many years with inflammatory rheumatistn, particulars as to the time of his funeral have not been learned yet. Obituary will appear Friday. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 11, 1905

Wm. Vliet died about 9 o'clock Sunday night, aged 35 years. He had been sorely afflicted many years with painters' colic and rheumatism, which rendered him virtually helpless for several years past to say nothing of the pain and torture endured. Death surely brought rest to his weary body. He leaves a wife to mourn his death, who has the sympathy of all. The funerals took place yesterday at 2:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. W. T. Fisher. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 13, 1905

William Vleit was born December 11, 1870 in Richmond, Mo., and came to Iowa in 1871. He was married on July 26, 1893, in Clarinda, to Miss Sadie Vaughn, Iowa. He was a painter by occupation, but for the past five years, has been almost helpless, owing to ill health. On last Thursday, he was taken worse and failed to rally, and died Sunday at 9:15 p. m. He leaves a wife, a mother, four sisters and two brothers to mourn his death. They are as follows: John Vleit, St. Joe, Mo; Mrs. M. A. Kunce, Emporia, Kan; Mrs. Fred Scidmore, Kansas City, Mo; Mrs. A. B. Akin, Burlington Junction Mo ; Harry Vliet, Emporia, Kans; Mrs. H. H. Toll, Clarinda, la. The father and one sister, Mrs. Addie Baker, having departed this life some years ago. Funeral services ware held Wednesday, at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. W. T, Fisher. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 14, 1905

Voyles, John - John Voyles of Kansas City became tired of life for some cause and hurled himself into eternity last week by the carbolic acid route. He formerly resided in this vicinity where friends still live and his remains were brought to this city Saturday for burial. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 20, 1911