Obituaries
are in alphabetical order |
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Archer, Alice Bell Parsons - Mrs. A. A. Archer
died at her home in Bedford Monday evening. The furneral services were
held at the home Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev.
J. A. Currie. Interment was made in the Conway cemetery.
Alice Bell Parsons, daughter of Jonathan and Sarah Parsons, was born
near Libertyville, Jefferson county, Iowa, June 4, 1858. She lived on
a farm with her parents until October 22, 1878, when she was united
in marriage to Dr. A. A. Archer. Two weeks after their marriage they
came to Taylor county and located at Conway, where they continued to
reside until April 1, 1895, when they came to Bedford. Four daughters
were born to this union: Blanche and Mamie, who died in infancy; Mrs.
Lela Quigle of Beatrice, Neb., and Mrs. Mabel Evans of Bedford. Early
in life Mrs. Archer united with the Methodist Episcopal church and held
membership in the Conway and Bedford churches. She was also a member
of the Eastern Star. Besides the husband and two daughters she is survived
by a brother, A. K. Parsons of Douds Leando, Iowa, a grand-daughter,
Alice Quigle, and a brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Archer
of Salida, Colo. |
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Dunlavy, William Lee - Dr.
William Lee Dunlavy was born near Bloomfield, Davis county Iowa, May
27, 1850, and died at Ensworth hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri, October
28, 1915, aged 65 years and five months. He came to Bedford, Taylor
county, about forty years ago.
He was married to Mary E. Burge February 14, 1878, and to this union
were born five children, one boy and four girls: four of whom are with
us today, namely, Ortis, Grace, Mrs. Osa Hanna, and Mrs. Lulu Cuttell;
little Pearl having died in 1899.
Bro. Dunlavy confessed his faith in Christ, as a personal savior, and
was baptised into His name at the early age of fifteen years, and eight
years later consecrated his young life to the ministry of the word of
God, and for about forty years he renounced the things of dishonesty,
not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully,
but by manifestation of the truth commended himself to every man's conscience
in the sight of God, for he preached not himself, but Jesus Christ the
Lord, and himself our servant for Jesus sake.
He came to Gravity thirty years ago and served the church here as pastor
nine years. With the exception of two years in Texas, two years in Arkansas,
and one year in Missouri, he has made this his home, practicing dentistry
during the week and preaching on Lord's day to the churches in the region
round about, having undoubtedly married more people, conducted more
funerals, and baptised more men and women into Christ, than any other
minister in the state of Iowa. Three weeks ago Sunday he filled his
appointment at Shannon City, and at the close of the service, not feeling
strong physically, he resigned his work there which proved to be his
last service in the work of the Master here on earth.
He seemed to realize that his days on earth were about to end, and he
made ready for his departure and the day of his coronation, for having
fought the good fight, having finished his course, having kept the faith,
he knew that a crown of righteousness and the Father's plaudit, "Well
done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of thy Lord,"
were awaiting him.
My dear friend and brother in Christ; hail and farewell! We will meet
again in the morning!
His last parting council to his loved ones were the following quotations
from the old Book which he loved so well: Romans 8:18, "For I reckon
that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared
with the glory which shall be revealed in us," and Revelation 14:13,
"And I heard a voice from heaven saying, Blessed are the dead which
die in the Lord from henceforth, yea saith the Spirit, that they may
rest from their labors and their works do follow them."
The funeral services took place from the Christian church at two o'clock,
Sunday afternoon, October 31st, in the presence of a very large concourse
of people, (estimated at 1,000 to 1,500), many coming from long distances
and representatives of churches which he had labored. The floral offerings
were very profuse and beautiful. A double quartet from the Methodist
and Christian church choirs furnished the music which was impresive
and consoling. Rev. J. P. Lucas of Kellogg, Iowa, and old friend of
the family, conducted the service, assisted by Rev. Proctor, pastor
of the M. E. church of Gravity, and Rev. Mitchell, pastor of the M.
E. church of Conway. The interment was in the Gravity cemetery and was
under the auspices of Sunlight Lodge No. 459, A. F. and A. M. of which
Dr. Dunlavy was a member.- Rev. Lucas
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A good man has gone. The Creator in His infinite wisdom, knowing all
things from the beginning to the end, hath seen best to call my brother,
my friend, W. L. Dunlavy, to eternal rest. I can truthfully say, that
in the departure of W. L. Dunlavy, our community has lost a man, a brother,
a friend.
Perhaps there is no one in our community that was more intimate, and
in closer fellowship with brother Dunlavy (outside of his own family)
then myself. We have walked side by side in the hours of adversity and
in hours of gladness. I have seen him weep with those that weep, and
rejoice with those who rejoiced. Brother Dunlavy was a man amongst men,
ever ready to reach out his hand to help any man who had fallen from
the path of righteousness. As a brother in the Church of Christ, his
work was done with deep, sincere, christian, brotherly love. As a friend,
he was not a friend to a chosen few, but a true friend to one and all.
From my first acquaintance with him there was a kindred tie that drew
me close to him. There was a something that appealed to me and same,
"come closer, closer to me," and as days and weeks grew into
years this deep, divine something, ripened into an inseparable and holy
comradship which united us together.
>From us he has departed; we see him no more in this life; but I
cannot say farewell to my brother, my friend; I will miss him here on
earth; no more can I walk by his side as in times gone by; I cannot
clasp his hand which I have so often done; neither can I hear the words
that came from a heart of love inviting me to and on in the path of
righteousness. Today as I write, I hear the words of his Savior, of
my Savior, of your Savior, saying "He that believeth on me shall
never die." Again I look back to the years of the past. I see him
laboring and toiling for the cause he so dearly loved. Often has he
said to me, "George, if men and women would do and live better,
what a happy world we would have here to live in." No one ever
lived in our community who had as few enemies. His friends can be counted
by the hundreds.
I could write on and on, page after page, telling of his work and labor.
Of his church work, of his preaching the gospel of Christ, of his association
with his fellowmen, ever walking in the path of righteousness. At no
time was his light hid under a bushel, but the light and brightness
of his daily life shone forth to light the pathway of his fellowmen.
At rest! When he was here, he labored on and on for the cause he so
dearly loved. On yonder hill we carried the body and laid it down under
the sod, earth to earth, dust to dust. - G. L. Brookman
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We note today with sorrow and grief the removal of one from our midst
by the Almighty of one of our valued friends,one who was revered and
loved by all who new him. A man who was kind and loving to his friends
and neightbors; a man who always had a smile and a kind word for all.
His was a life beautiful. A godly man and a beauty of character beyond
reproach. His kindly face and presence shall be missed amongst us as
one whose place will not or ever can be filled. But as surely as the
sands of time pass away and are obliterated from view and so shall we
all face the great inevitable. That unseen power which takes us from
this earth to realms unknown to us, yet which we know exist, and we
know that the noble spirit just taken from us now abides in the realm
of peace and glory where death and sorrow is unknown and is standing
on the right side of Him who doeth all things well. - Robert Beck
NOTE: This newspaper clipping was among my great grandmother Mary Maria
MARSH LEWELLEN's things. This is a family friend, but we may be related
by blood, you never know. I am, however, related to the BROOKMAN family |
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Glassgow, Myron Edward - Mr. Myron E. Glassgow
Died Last Saturday. Death Comes Unexpectedly and is Great Shock to Community.
Mr. Myron E. Glassgow, familiarly known as Mina Glassgow, passed away
about seven o-clock Saturday evening at his home northeast of New Market,
after a short illness. Few people know of his sickness and his sudden
death was a great shock to all. He had been complaining of not feeling
well only about a week and did not take to his bed until but a day before
the end came, but he seemed to be unable to throw off his trouble and
the end came unexpectedly.
Myron Edward Glassgow, son of Charles A. and Mary E. Glassgow, was born
in Taylor county, Iowa, May 8, 1871, and departed this life at the place
of his birth March 14, 1931, at the age of 59 years, 10 months and 11
days.
He accepted Christ early in life and identified himself with the church.
He was a good citizen, always laboring for things that would tend to
make men better.
He leaves to mourn his death his aged father two brothers, William R.
and Walter F., of Loveland, Colo., three nieces and eight nephews, besides
a host of relatives and friends. His mother preceded him in death September
27, 1925.
The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at the M. E. church conducted
by Rev. Mathews of Gravity and burial was made in Dallas cemetery.
The entire community mourns the passing of this early pioneer and joins
in extending heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing ones. |
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Gordon, Miss Pittman - Mrs. Roy Gordon Dead.
An exceptionally sad death was that which occurred Thursday morning,
when Mrs. Roy Gordon passed away at the Gordon farm northeast of Bedford.
Mrs. Gordon had been ill but a short time, giving premature birth to
twin babies, and it was from the effect of this that she died. She was
only about twenty-three years of age, and was married to Mr. Gordon
about four years ago. Her maiden name being Miss Pittman, from Conway.
She was held in high esteem by those who knew her, and her death will
be sad news to her many friends. Her husband, whom she leaves to mourn,
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Gordon, of this city, and was getting
an excellent start in farming on his father's place, when this sad blow
befell him. The funeral was held at Conway, at the M. E. church, Sunday,
conducted by Rev. Jordon, and was attended by a large number of sorrowing
friends, taxing the church to its utmost to accommodate all who wished
to pay their last respects to the departed. The parents, brothers and
sisters, as well as the heart broken husband, have the sympathy of all
in their bereavement. |
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Hamblin, Horace K. - Horace K. Hamblin was born
in Cayuga county, N. Y., May 18, 1852. He was the son of Daniel and
Anna Kenyon Hamblin.
In 1857, he came with his parents to Taylor county, Iowa. They settled
upon a homestead in Washington county, after coming overland from Lee
county, Ill. He grew to manhood in the county and received his education
in the district school and also in the schools of Bedford. he taught
in the schools of the county seven successive winters, and during the
summers assisted in the farm work at home.
On Nov. 25th, 1875, he was united in marriage with Miss Hattie A. Wolcott
in Marshall township. To this union three children were born, one of
whom, Maud Lillian, died at the age of 2 years, 1 month and 8 days.
For many years the deceased devoted himself to farming and had a well
equipped and nicely improved farm in Marshall township, where he was
successful as a farmer and stockman.
In 1902 the family moved to Bedford and he engaged in the implement
business with Frank Williams. His partner died in a short time and Mr.
Hamblin carried on the business for a number of years afterward.
In the fall of 1912, he was elected treasurer of Taylor county, and
spent four years in this office, serving with fidelity and honor. He
was a courteous and painstaking official and left the office with the
good will of all with whom he had business dealings.
Early in life he became a Christian and united with the Presbyterian
church at the Fairview school house, where there was a small organization,
and services were conducted by Rev. Randolph of Bedford.
During his life he was continually active in the church. He found opportunities
for service at Conway, where he was an elder. Later on at Sharpsburg
he was superintendent of the Sabbath school and also an elder.
He became a member of the Bedford Presbyterian church March 30, 1902.
On Dec. 13th, 1903, he was installed as an elder in the church, in which
capacity he served until his death.
He was also superintendent of the Sunday school for a number of years,
and constantly had a Bible class because he was a popular teacher and
a thorough Bible student.
For a long time he had been the clerk of the board of trustees and during
the past year was the clerk of the congregation.
It matter not where he was place or into whatever service he was called,
he was always dependable and brought to the service a high degree of
talent and unselfish devotion. Sincerity and integrity characterized
his life all the way along.
He departed this life Tuesday, Nov. 20th, 1917, aged 65 years, 6 months
and 2 days.
He leaves to mourn his departure the devoted wife, one daughter, Mrs.
A. M. Whitman, of Norfolk, Neb., one son, Allan W. of the Great Lakes
Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill; the aged father, Daniel Hamblin,
now in his ninety-first year, two brothers, Arthur Hamblin of Gravity
and Frank Hamblin of Sharpsburg and well as numerous relatives and friends.
The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church Thursday, Nov. 22, 1917,
at 1:30 P.M. The service was conducted by Rev. John A. Currie, his pastor.
The deacons of the church were the pall bearers and the elders were
honorary pall bearers. The esteem in which he was held by all was partly
shown in the beautiful floral offerings form the different departments
of the church in which he labored so efficiently and from the friends
who prized his fellowship in life.
Interment was made in the Conway cemetery beside the body of his daughter
who preceded him in death. |
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Humphrey, Montgomery - Montgomery Humphrey was
born in Erie County, Ohio, January 7, 1846. He, with his parents, moved
to Illinois, and when at the age of 17, he enlisted as a musician, during
the latter part of the Civil War. As soon as he was mustered out he
came to Iowa County, Iowa, where he lived for a short time. In 1868,
he was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Barnes. To this union, 10
children were born, one of whom proceded her father in death.
He came to Taylor county in an early day, and made his home around Gravity,
until the death of his wife in 1909, after which he moved to Reed Point,
Montana.
In February, he began not to feel well and grew steadily worse and a
thorough examination by physicians, revealed a cancer of the liver.
When it became known here that he was so poorly his only brother, Ebenezer,
of Elliott, and his daughter, Mrs. Blanche Damewood of Gravity, went
out to Reed Point, and brough him back to Iowa. He stood the trip well,
but as soon as he was back to his daughter's where he so much loved
to be, he seemed to just relax, and he failed very rapidly until death
came about 8 o'clock in the evening of June 16, 1924, at the age of
78 years, 6 months, and 9 days.
He leaves to mourn their loss, one brother, Ebenezer of Elliott; 7 sons:
Wm., of Gravity; Ed, of Corning; Clarence, of Akron, Colo.; John, Frank,
and James, of Greeley, Colo.; Elmer, Reed Point, Mont.; 2 daughters,
Mrs. Emma Whitecotton, of Ponoka, Alberta, Canada; Mrs. Blanche Damewood,
of Gravity, 37 grand-children, 9 great-grand-children, and a host of
other relatives and friends.
Brother Humphrey was converted and joined the Methodist church after
he was married, and was a very faithful member. He was always at the
prayer meeting and the Sunday services. He always planned to be present
at all the services and many is the time when the joy of the Lord was
realized by him to the extent that he would shout the praises of God.
When he learned that he could not recover, he said he was ready to go
and looked and longed to go as he expressed it to a very intimate friend,
"to the land we have talked so much about."
The songs used at the funeral, were his own selections and his favorites. |
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Kysar, Delilah Ann Moore - Delilah Ann
Moore was born in Clayborne county, Tennesee, Feb. 11, 1837, came with
her parents to Davis county, Iowa, in 1854. After a residence of only
two years in Davis county she removed to Taylor county where she spent
the remaining years of her life.
In 1864 she was married to John C. Kysar, and together they lived in
Taylor county and Gravity, Iowa, till the time of his death in 1903.
Four children were born to this union, all of whom grew to manhood and
survive the father and mother. Charles Kysar resides in Woodward, Oklahoma.
Frederick, Oliver and George Kysar all reside at Gravity, and are well
known in the community. The four sons were all present during their
mother's last illness and were with her when the end came, at her home
in Gravity on Feb. 24, 1916. Thus the deceased had lived long and well,
having attained the goodly age of 79 years and 13 days.
The subject of this life sketch was a member of the Baptist church,
having united with the Haden Grove Baptist church 57 years ago. She
realized that the transition was nearing, but was willing and ready
to go. In her life she was interested in the sick and suffering and
never suffered the hungry or needy to be turned from her door.
A large concourse of friends with beautiful floral offerings bear silent
witness that this life was not spent in vain nor shall soon be forgotten.
Funeral services were conducted from the Christian church of Gravity
Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and the body was laid to rest in
the Gravity cemtery.
Rev. C. C. Hatcher, pastor First Baptist church of Bedford had the funeral
service in charge. |
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Laird, Thos. - Obituary, Thos. Laird. Thos.
Laird was born in Dearborne county, Indiana Feb. 1[?] 1842, and departed
this life Oct. 23, 1915, at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 9 days.
His early childhood was spent in his native state of Indiana, and when
he was but six years of age his parents moved with their family to Iowa,
Van Buren county where after six years residence they moved to Taylor
county, where he reared his family.
In 1912 he went to Potwin, Kansas, and after two years residence there
moved to Auburndale, Florida where he was living at the time of his
death. He was sick but a short time dying of heart failure.
At the breaking out of the civil war he enlisted in the Fourth Missouri
Cavalry and remained in his country's service until the end of the war.
After the war was over he reutrned to Iowa and was united in marrage
to Julia Ann Scott. To this union were born six children - four sons
and two daughters. Chas. T. and Norton E. and Mrs. Fannie I. Thompson
are still living their mother having died in 1877.
Mr. Laird was again married in 1878, Miss Louisa Ella Combs becoming
his wife. To this union were born six children, four sons and two daughters,
of whom two sons John W. and Edward A. and one daughter, Mrs. Bertha
Arthaud, are living. Thus a large company of relatives and friends consisting
of his wife six children 23 grand children, 2 sisters and one brother
live to mourn the loss of a loving husband, father, brother and friend.
The funeral service was held at the Methodist church of Potwin, Kansas,
Oct. 29th and interment made in the McGill cemetery. |
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Liggett, Mary R. Howard - Obituary - Mrs. Mary
Liggett. Mary R. Howard, daughter of Olive and Hyman Howard, was born
in Morrow County Ohio, Sept. 13, 1853, and departed this life at her
home in New Market, Iowa, March 10, 1931, at the age of 77 years, 5
months, 25 days.
When she was 15 years of age she moved with her parents to a home near
Gravity, Iowa. March 22, 1875 she was united in marriage to Edwin P.
Hill. To this union six children were born. The husband and three daughters,
Edna Irene, Tressie May and Jennie Gertrude preceded her in death. Three
children, John R. Hill of St. Joseph, Mo., Mrs. Olive Shaffer of Mason,
Mich., and Hyman H. Hill of New Market, Iowa, still survive to mourn
their loss.
On May 7, 1903 she was married to John H. Liggett, who passed away March
26, 1915.
At the age of 12 years she united with the Methodist church. She hold
her membership at Gravity while she lived there and when she came to
New Market transfered her membership here. She was a faithful member
until the time of her death.
Besides the three children she leaves one brother, Geo. A. Howard of
Garfield, Washington; thirteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren,
six nieces and two nephews. |
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Lindley Mrs. Mary A. - Mrs. Mary A. Lindley
died at Blanchard, Iowa, Jan. 23, 1917, aged 91 years, 3 months and
23 days. The remains were brought to Bedford overland Thursday and the
funeral services were held at the Baptist church Thursday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. D. W. Griffith, pastor of the Baptist church at Hopkins,
and assisted by Rev. C. C. Hatcher. Interment was made in the Bedford
cemetery.
Mary A. Scherich was born in Washington county Pa., September 30, 1825.
She grew to womanhood at the place of her birth. At 20 years of age,
she was married to Timothy S. Lindley, and they lived together almost
fifty years. Twenty four years ago she mourned his death, and the longings
of the widow have reached out toward both worlds; for the ten children
born to them, four preceeded their mother in death. The living are H.
M Lindley at Bedford, Iowa; W. C. Lindley of Lyonsville, South Dakota;
Mrs. Lavina Melvin of Enid, Okla.; Mrs. Sarah Melvin of Balnchard, Ia.;
Mrs. Florence Hutson, Chicago; and Mrs. Ruth A. Johnson of Rocky Ford,
Colo. In 1885, the family removed from Pennsylvania to Des Moines county,
Iowa and there resided till 1886; in that year they moved to Bedford,
Iowa, and there resided till two years ago, when with her daughter,
Mrs. J. A. Melvin, she moved to Blanchard, Iowa. Here death found her,
and the Master's call came last Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock.
At the early age of 16 years she expressed her faith in Christ and united
with the United Breathren church, but later joined the Missionary Baptist
church in Des Moines county Iowa. She transferred her membership to
the congregation at Bedford, Iowa, of which she was a member at her
death.
Grandmother Lindley's life reaches far back through the years, and was
built for eternity on the true foundation. She and her husband made
that finest of all investments in the Godly training of their children,
and had real cause for pride in seeing each member of the family a consistent
Christian. God had joined them in one family that they might be forever
united in Him. The Lindleys had the well-earned reputation of being
good neighbors, kind friends, ever ready to hear and help a worthy cause.
Mrs. Lindley spent much of her later years in prayer and the reading
of the Bible, of which she knew much by heart. She was always a woman
of excellent health, and up until the last two weeks, had been able
to get about in spite of her great age. Then to her worn out body came
the weakness that brought her death. The change however was not one
that she feared; she looked forward with happy anticipation and often
expressed her readiness to go, dying in the belief that she would be
thus united to her Saviour, her husband and her children who had preceded
her, and knowing the the living children would follow her to the same
Master. The unity of the family in the faith seemed a glorious fulfillment
of the Scripture which says: "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ,
and thou shalt be saved, and thy house." |
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Loman, Mary C. Bailey - Obituary - Mrs. Mary
Loman. This is the original obituary that Mrs. Loman wrote during the
summer of 1930, with dates filled in and the last paragraph added.
Mary C. Bailey, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Simon Bailey was born
Sept. 13, 1845 in Trumble County Ohio and departed this life Tuesday
night, March 10, 1931, Age 84 years, 5 months and 27 days.
In the spring of 1847 she moved with her parents to Wood County, Ohio,
where she grew to womanhood on her father's farm, helping with the various
work that came to her hand, and also received a common school education,
after which she taught 3 terms of school.
In the year 1867 she was united in marriage with Thomas R. Loman of
Perry township, Wood County, Ohio, and lived on a farm at that place.
To this union seven children were born, five of whom are living: Emmet
H. Loman of Banner, Wyoming; Caroline, now Mrs. G. L. Lake of New Market,
Iowa; Jacob Loman of Manderson, Wyoming; Bertha Noble of New Market,
Iowa; John Loman, Sheridan, Montana; Olive Edna, who died in infancy
and is buried in Ohio; Frank, born in Iowa, grew to manhood, was married
and died in Goodland, Kansas, and buried there, leaving a wife and two
children.
In 1878 she left Ohio and came to Page county Iowa, living on a farm.
Then came to New Market and lived in town, but Mr. Loman's health failed
and after his death, having poor health she went to live with her daughter,
Mrs. B. S. Noble.
She united with the M. E. church after moving to New Market and enjoyed
going to church as long as she was able.
In March 1930 she went to stay with the other daughter, Mrs. G. L. Lake
and remained here until death.
She leaves to mourn her death 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren
besides one brother, Simon Bailey of Sygnet, Ohio and three sisters
as follows: Mrs. Mandy Fredrick, Sygnet, Ohio; Mrs. Delilah Richards,
Bloomdale, Ohio and Mrs. Olive Brunstetter, Waukarusa, Indiana.
Card of Thanks. We wish to thank all those who have been so kind to
us during our recent bereavement. Mrs. Billy Noble. Mrs. Geo. Lake.
E. H. Loman. Jay Loman. John Loman. |
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Long, Demarius Turner -
Death of Mrs. O. V. Long
This week the Independent is called upon to record the death of one
of our town's most beloved and noble women, Mrs. O. V. Long.
Her death has cast a gloom over almost the entire community and sorrow
lies noticable in the faces of nearly all who knew her. No one could
have been taken from our midst that would have been more painfully missed
than this noble woman. Although she has been in ill health for the past
few years, she bore her adversity with fortitude and at all times had
a pleasant word for everyone.
In her last few days she told her friends that God had called her and
she would be with them only a short time longer. Unconsciously tears
would burst forth from the bravest of her sorrow-stricken loved ones,
when she would tell them that she must soon leave them and join with
Him in that promised home of everlasting happiness.
She was kind to, and considerate of all, but her dearest friends were
those who knew her best. She was loyal to home, a true and noble wife,
and a kind and affectionate mother. She leaves, besides her host of
friends, a husband, two children, an aged mother three sisters and one
brother to mourn the loss of one who was dearest to them.
The Funeral
The casket was open at the home from 10 o'clock a.m. to 1 o'clock p.m.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at three o'clock
Tuesday, conducted by Rev. Farley, and the remains intered in the Gravity
cemetery.
The floral offering was fine, most of which were sent by the Masons,
Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows and Woodman. The Ladies Aid Society
also sent a lot of beautiful flowers.
Obituary
Demarius M. Turner was born in Taylor county, Iowa, February 9, 1863
and died March 26, 1905. She was married to O. V. Long, March 1, 1883.
To this union two children were born, Myrtle and Roy. She united with
the Methodist Episcopal church, while a young girl and has lived a faithful
member to the same until her death.
NOTE: This newspaper clipping was among my great grandmother Mary Maria
MARSH LEWELLEN's things. The Long family were friends, I don't believe
we are related by blood, but you never know |
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McKay, Albert Eugene - Albert Eugene McKay was
born in the state of New York May 16, 1845 and departed this life at
University hospital, Iowa City, Ia., August 11, 1923, age 78 years,
2 months 25 days.
He was united in marriage to Annie Elizabeth Himmilburger, Aug. 13,
1865. To this union were born ten children; three of them departed this
life in infancy; those living are Albert A. of Conway, Iowa; Wm. C.
of Woodbine Iowa; Authur of Stephens, Minn., Rev. J. F. of Logan, Iowa;
Homer of Logan Iowa; Mrs. Annie I. Kellar of Saskatchawan, Canada; Ora
O. of Woodbine, Iowa. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Eva Newton.
Bro. McKay was converted more than fifty years ago in Michigan and was
one among the early charter members of the Free Methodist church. He
came to this county about forty-five years ago. He had charge of a store
here before Gravity was incorporated, one among the early settlers.
'He was called into the ministry quite late in life, but served a few
circuits with marked success, then acted as local preacher, like Isiah,
ready to go at any call. He preached a few times this last year of his
earthly life.
He was always ready as well as willing to do his part, always aggressive,
faithful in the smaller things as well as the larger responsibilities
of life. A good man has left us and as these old veterans of the cross
are passing away, all we can do is to say "Thy will not mine be
done," and that their mantel of faith and courage may fall on us.
His wife preceded him Oct. 6, 1915.
He leaves to mourn their loss six sons, one daughter, one sister, twenty-nine
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of freinds.
We bid thee adieu, dear father, just for awhile, to meet again upon
that brighter shore where God doth dwell. We miss thy gentle voice and
loving face but may we ever follow in thy steps until the end. So now
we bid thee adieu for awhile. |
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Moore, Mercie Wetmore - Mrs. Daniel Moore. Mrs.
Daniel Moore died at her home in Bedford, January 24, 1917, aged 69
years, 11 months and 20 days. The funeral services were held at the
First Methodist Episcopal church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted
by Rev. Levi P. Goodwin and assisted by Rev. C. C Hatcher, pastor of
the First Baptist church. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.
Mercie Wetmore was born in Ottawa county, Ohio, February 4, 1848. her
early life was spent in Ohio. May 15, 1872, she was united in marriage
to Daniel Moore. To this union were born 5 children, 4 of whom survive.
They are: Clarence Moore of Washtucna, Wash., Bert Moore of St. Louis,
Mo., Mrs. Frank Golding and Earl Moore of Bedford. She is also survived
by her husband. In 1875, soon after their marriage, they came to Villisca,
Iowa, where they resided a year. They then moved to Dallas township,
where they remained until March, 1878, when they moved to Bedford. Mrs.
Moore united with the Christian church at Pemberville, Ohio, in early
life and after moving to Bedford transferred her membership to the First
Methodist Episcopal church. In a life of quiet and simple trust, she
remained to the end, firm in her faith and submissive to His guidance. |
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Newton, Watson Lemuel - Watson Lemuel Newton
was born September 7, 1843, ner Haggetstown, Warren county, New Jersey,
and parted this life November 15, 1917, aged 74 years, 2 months and
8 days.
He was the youngest of nine children born to Isaac and Suzanna Newton.
His mother died when he was six months old. His grandmother kept him
until he was about eight years of age, and at her death he was taken
back to his father's home to live.
The Isaac Newton family moved from New Jersey to Gay township, Taylor
county, Iowa, in the year 1860. After his father's death in 1872 he
moved to Bedford, Iowa.
On June 4, 1877, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Helen Barnhill
of Osceola, Iowa. To this union were born five children, one of whom,
Sylvia Icy, died in infancy.
In 1878 he bought a farm south of Bedford, on which he resided eleven
years, then traded for a farm west of Sharpsburg, on which he lived
seven years. From there he moved to a farm which he bought west of Conway,
living there for a period of seventeen years, and then he moved to Conway.
The late W. L. Newton was a grandson of a Revoluntionary soldier and
he was a member of the Nation home guard four years. He was a resident
of Taylor county fifty-seven years. He was thus one of our oldest residents.
Mr. Newton joined the Masonic lodge at Bedford in 1880, and after moving
from the vicinity of Bedford had his membership transferred to Right
Angle lodge, No. 848, Conway, Iowa.
Mr. Newton had been in failing health for a number of years and on the
twenty-ninth day of June of last year he was stricken with paralysis
which caused him to be an invalid the remainder of his days. He was
a patient sufferer and often expressed a desire to recover.
The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church, conducted
by the pastor, Rev. F. N. Redinger. Interment was in the Blockton cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his loss Mrs. Mary H. Newton and four children, Harry
Newton, who resides with his mother near Conway; Mrs. Vera Howard of
Fowler, Colorado; Miss Agnes Newton of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mrs. Frona
Fleenor of Hepburn, Iowa, and one grandson, Marvin Howard, and one sister,
Mrs. Amy Hughes of Conway, Iowa, and many other relatives and friends. |
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Shannon, Benjamin A. - Benjamin A. Shannon was
born near Platsburg, Mo., December 10, 1849, and departed this life
at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 26 days. His parents came to Iowa
when he was a small boy where he spent the greater part of his life.
He was married at the age of 32 years to Miss Eva Shrake of near Clarinda,
Ia. To this union two sons and two daughters were born, Mrs. Chas. Hamilton
of Bedford, Ia., Roy Shannon of Denver, Colo.; Leslie Shannon of Platner,
Colo.; also Gladys Hayes of Akron, Colo., who departed this life in
1914 at the age of 26 years.
In 1908 on account of poor health he moved to Colorado, where he farmed
for twelve years, then living in Denver three years. Again being in
poor health he reutrned to the old home place in Iowa to spend his last
days with old friends, and to be with his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Hamilton
and family, who welcomed them home and helped to make his last days
as happy as it was possible for kind hands and loving hearts to do.
He was a dutiful son, helping his mother when whe became a widow in
1862, helping her to provide for six younger brothers and sisters until
they were all grown. Only two sisters survive him, Mrs. Alice Darling
of Norton, Kans., and Mrs. Lizzie Hunt of Ottawa, Kans. He was not only
a kind and loving brother but filled a father's place as well. His sisters
being summoned to his bed side by his wife to help care for and to be
with him in his last hours.
He was always ready to help any one at any time with hands or money,
was also very industrious working both early and late that he might
have an abundance for his loved ones of this world's goods.
In his last days his mind was centered on his heavenly home for his
departure, naming those of his friends he would like to have help lay
his body away, selecting the song (The Better Land) to be sung at his
funeral.
When his spirit took its flight (the peaceful look on his face assures
his loved ones that none but God could place there) that he is safe
in the arms of Jesus.
He was a charter member of the Morning Star Presbyterian church. He
gave the land and helped build the Platner, Colo., M. E. church. The
half has not been told.
Rev. Fletcher of the Baptist church of Bedford preached the funeral
sermon, assisted by Rev. J. O. Smith of New Market and Rev. McNickols
of Gravity.
His wife, daughter and husband and two sisters were at his bed side
when he passed away. His two sons being called to his bed side a short
time before, had to return home and were unable to be present at the
funeral. Chas. Darling of Norton, Kan., came to attend the funeral.
"Dearest Brother, thou hast left us, We, thy loss so deeply feel,
But 'tis God who has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. "Yet
again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled, Then in Heaven
with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tears are shed."
Card of Thanks. We desire to thank those who were so kind to assist
us during the illness and death of our loved one, also for the beautiful
floral offerings and music. Mrs. Eva Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hamilton
and children, Roy C. Shannon, Leslie B. Shannon, Mrs. Lizzie Hunt, Mrs.
Alice Darling. |
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Stimson, Harry - Harry Stimson Is Dead. E. E.
Wilson received a letter last week from his daughter, Mrs. Kent Stimson
of Emporia, Kansas, telling him that Harry Stimson died September 24th
at his home at Holden, Kansas. The funeral was held at the home and
interment made there.
Mr. Stimson has been in ill health for some time and death was believed
to be due to abcess on the liver. His brother Kent, of Emporia, Kansas,
and his brother Frank of Grant City, Missouri, were with him at the
time of his death.
Harry Stimson was well known here having grown up in this county on
the farm east of here and for many years he was a resident here. |
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