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Bender,
Thomas Elmer –
Thomas
Elmer Bender was born in Ringgold County, Iowa, August 26, 1871. His entire
life was spent in that county. He was married to Sadie Beamer April 29th,
1836. To this union were born four
children, two boys, Rollie and Marion, and two girls,
Velum and Mildred, all of whom survive their father.
Mr.
Bender was one of our leading citizens, known not only in the
immediate community but throughout the entire county. At the time
of his death he was a member of Ringgold County Board of Supervisors. He was respected and honored as a man of
integrity, uprightness and sobriety, highly esteemed by all who knew him. He
leaves to mourn his loss, the wife and companion, the children above mentioned, five brothers, Perry, Clyde, Richard and Frank of
this community, and Will of Nebraska; one sister, Mrs. Cora Wilson, of Blockton; two half-brothers. Albert Goodman of Clearfield, and John Goodman of Montana. The father, mother,
and sister, Dora, preceded him in death.
He was
killed in a railway accident late Sunday night at Earlville, Ill
. at the
age of 46 years, 21 days. Funeral
services were conducted from the home Thursday by Rev. Chas. M. Edmondson,
assisted by Rev. Aikin and Rev. Johnson.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, September 27, 1917
Boreman, J. S. –
Rev.
J. S. Boreman died in the Methodist Hospital, Des
Moines, on
April
11th, aged about 62 years. He was pastor of the Clearfield church in the
nineties.
Mr. Boreman was born in 1855, entered the ministry in 1875, and
came to this conference in 1888. His stations were Leon, Allerton,
Clearfield,
Glidden, Logan, Colo. Paton, Springhill, Woodward Imogene and Carlisle. His widow and one son Arthur, survive him.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa April 19, 1917
Buchanan, Theodore C. -
T. C.
Buchanan was born in Washington Co., Penn., March 18, 1848, and departed this
life on Feb. 21, 1917, being at the time of his death 68 years, 11 months and 8 days of
age. When he was seven years of age his parents determined to come west, so
they left their Pennsylvania home and settled in the state of Illinois. Here
the family lived until 1871 when they came to Iowa and settled on the old
homestead, what is known as the Buchanan farm, in Taylor county.
Thus in his early manhood he began the struggle of life in this part of Iowa,
and continued an active force in the town and community until last Wednesday
morning, when he laid aside the cares and toils and answered the summons that
awaits us all sooner or later.
He was
united in marriage Eudora Darlington on Jan. 11, 1877. The children who were
given to this union are as follows: Miss Lois Buchanan, Hugh M. Buchanan, Mrs Edna Brown, Mrs. Edith Carlton and Miss Anna Buchanan,
all living in or not far distant from Clearfield. All of the children together
with the sorrowing mother are left to mourn for the departed. One brother and
two sisters of Mr. Buchanan are still living. They are: John A. Buchanan,
Kincaid, Kansas; Mrs. Ann Nichols, Longmont, Colorado; and Mrs. Elizabeth Larison, Alberta. Canada.
In the
year 1904, with the members of the family still at home, he left the farm and
moved near Clearfield. Since 1909 he has lived in his late home. While he had
in sense retired, he never lost interest in his old homestead, or in his home
neighborhood.
Honorable
in all his dealings, very considerate of the members of his family, cordial to
all with whom he met, faithful in all relations of trust and responsibility, he
was a man who was universally claimed as a friend.
Bro.
Buchanan united with the Methodist Episcopal church in
Nov. 1914. This step he took after the most careful thought and
consideration. His large business
relations in earlier life and the many affairs in which he was interested
absorbed his thought and energies. But when his mature judgment was free to
act, he saw that the right and noble thing to do was to cast his lot with the
people of God. His devotion to his Redeemer was not of the shallow or
superficial nature. His love to his God was deep and abiding.
As neighbors
and friends, we will miss Mr. Buchanan from our midst, but nothing that is
really good and noble is ever lost. His high honor, his business integrity, his
rugged honesty, and his manly sympathy, all these are a heritage which he has
left behind, and with which we are enriched.
Funeral
services were conducted by his pastor, C. A. Carlson, at the
Methodist
church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A large number were in attendance, many being unable to find room inside.
Interment was made in Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, March 2, 1917
Camp, Matt –
Dr. Matt
Camp of Kellerton was instantly killed Sunday
afternoon in an auto accident which occurred about four miles
north of Kellerton. Lewis Rominger was driving the car and as they neared a bridge, a horse went in their way. Mr. Rominger turned the ear quickly aside and went off
the bridge down a steep embankment of about fifteen feet. Dr. Camp's skull was badly crushed and death
was instantaneous. The driver was slightly injured and went to a nearby
farmhouse for help. The body was taken
to his office. Dr. Camp was about 60
years old, unmarried, and had been a practicing physician in Kellerton for many years.
Clearfield Enterprise,
Clearfield, Iowa, December 21, 1916
Canny,
William Elmer –
Elmer
Canny, son of Dan Canny, living southeast of Clearfield, was drowned while
swimming in the pond last Friday afternoon between 3 and 4 o'clock. He had gone to the field
after dinner to plow corn, and having become quite warm, thought he would go
into the pond and cool off. Shortly after he entered the water he began to go
down and so he called for help. The little Troxell boy who was with him ran to the Canny home where help was called, but by the
time others had arrived on the scene the body had disappeared, which made it
difficult to locate. Wayne Troxell then went into the
water to help rescue Elmer and was so nearly overcome that others had to help
get him out of the pond. After about an hours search the body was found, but
all attempts at reviving proved useless. Such accidents as this are indeed sad, and the parents have the sincere
sympathy of the entire neighborhood.
Funeral
services were held from the home Sunday, June 24th, at 2 o'clock and interment
was made in Clearfield Cemetery.
OBITUARY.
William
Elmer Canny was born Feb. 2nd, 1902, and departed this life near his home June
22nd, 1917, his age being 15 years, 4 months and 20 days. A little more than 15 years ago he came to
gladden the home of the fond parents, who with high hopes and aspirations
looked forward to the time when their son should grow to manhood, and be a
comfort and stay to them in their declining days. To the end that he might be
well qualified for life's activities, they spared no efforts or expense, but
with the fine spirit of solicitude and even sacrifice, they endeavored to give
him all the privileges that would make for useful and good life. Thus he was
constantly kept in school, and encouraged to every good endeavor. It seems
strange that all this could be so suddenly cut short, but thus is life with its varied
experiences. Unexpectedly and without warning the end came on last Friday
afternoon, when Elmer was swimming in a lake. Death is always sad, but it is
doubly sad, when it comes completely unlooked for.
Last
October during a short series of services that the pastor held in the Highland
Church, Elmer came forward and confessed his Savior. It was his intention then
to unite with the church, but owing to the distance from town and winter
weather this was not consummated.
He
leaves to mourn his untimely departure, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs.
Daniel Canny; two sisters, Lula and Lena; and besides these, many other
relatives, and a host of sympathizing friends. The whole community is moved
with heart-felt sympathy to the sorrowing family.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, June 28, 1917
Dodge, Mavis -
Mavis
Dodge, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dodge, died at the home near
Elliott, Iowa, Sunday, January 7th, aged 10 months, 25 days. Funeral services
were conducted at the residence of Mrs. Dodge's father, H. J. Pugh, on Tuesday
morning, January 9, a t 10 o'clock, by Rev. T. R. Aikin,
assisted by Pastor Johnson. Interment in Clearfield Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Dodge came over from Elliott with the body of the child Monday and
returned home Tuesday.
Clearfield Enterprise,
Clearfield, Iowa, January 4, 1917
Emmett,
Minnie –
Mrs.
Minnie Emmett was born in the state of Indiana in 1860. When
twelve years of age she moved with her parents to Ohio. On September 13th. 1877, she was married to Mr. H. I.
Emmett. No children were born to them, but their home was not without children
as Gusta and Maude Hazel made their home with
them until they were married. Mrs. Emmett passed away Saturday, September 8th , at the Unity Hospital at Creston. Funeral services
were conducted Monday morning at the Methodist church at Conway by Rev. F. M. Hedinger, at 11 a. m. A large crowd was present. Interment
was in Conway Cemetery.
Mrs.
Emmett was a good neighbor, a true friend, and was always ready and willing to
help anyone at anytime. She had a large circle of friends far and near who
mourn her loss.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, September 13, 1917
Ginn, William Ellis -
William
Ellis Ginn, son of John and Rachel Ginn was born near Jamestown, Ohio, July 10, 1828. He was married in 1846 to Mary E, Real in the
Christian Church at Dayton, Ohio. To this union were born seven children, six
boys and one girl: John Henry Ginn of Haddam, Kansas; Mrs. Adaline Riley of Clearfield, Iowa; Thomas of Conway, and
William, his twin brother, who died in early manhood; C.A. Ginn of Lenox, Iowa; G. F. Ginn, deceased and B.F. Ginn of Bedford.
His
wife died April 15, 1861, On March 27,1862 he was again married, to Mrs. Kate Moody at
Dayton, Ohio. To this union were born three children, Mrs. Kate Cassady of Conway, Mrs. Maggie Eriekson of Creston, and Samuel A. Ginn of Fort Riley, Kansas.
In
1867 he left Greene Co.. Ohio, and emigrated to Henry county, Iowa, where he resided until 1870, at which time he removed to
Taylor County Iowa, where he has since resided. His wife passed away Nov. 11, 1899.
During
the Civil War Mr. Ginn purchased horses for the government.
He was wont to tell his grandsons how the Morgan horse, purchased in the Ohio
valley, helped to win the war.
He
received a common school education and was an excellent penman even in his
declining years. His religious
affiliations were with the United Presbyterian church. At the time of his death
he was a member of that church in Clearfield.
He
departed this life June 30, 1917 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. A. Cassady at Conway, at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 20
days. He leaves to mourn his loss, besides his children, 37 grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren; also a host of friends.
Funeral
services were conducted at the home of Mrs. Cassady,
on Sunday, July 1st. by Rev. Wood, Presbyterian minister at Sharpsburg.
Interment was made in Conway Cemetery.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, July 12, 1917
Harrison, Fred T. –
Fred T.
Harrison, of Mercer township, Adams County, passed
away last Friday after an illness lasting more than one year. While Mr. Harrison’s ailment was considered
incurable, death came much sooner than expected. The deceased leaves a wife, three children,
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Laban Harrison, and three
brothers and two sisters. The three
brothers, Dr. Ed of Burlington Junction, Mo., Leban of Omaha and Dale who is still at the old home. Dr. Wm. Readhead, of Lenox and Dr. R. T. Readhead of Corning and Jack ODonnell acted as pallbearers by request of the
deceased. Funeral services were held
Sunday and the body brought to the Lenox Cemetery for interment. The deceased was a successful farmer and stock
raiser, and past 39 years of age.
Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa November 23,
1916
Hastings,
Jane -
Mrs.
.lane Hastings died Wednesday of last week in a hospital at Creston, the cause
of her death being cancer of the stomach. She was a sister of Mrs. John Beatty
and at one time lived in Taylor county, moved later to
Creston. For several years she has made her home near Snider, Colorado, with a
son and her daughter Lillie. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church
in Lenox Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock; interment in the Lenox cemetery.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, July 5, 1917
Havelin,
Dee -
Dee Havelin, of Benton died suddenly from a stroke of apoplexy
early Monday morning. He and Mr. Dinkle had a wood
sawing outfit in the Geo. Bentley and Pine timber, southeast of Clearfield and
were camping there. They had finished their breakfast and Mr. Havelin had gone out to start the engine, ready for work.
He stooped over to pick up a piece of wood when he suffered a stroke of apoplexy
and fell. He was carried into the shack, and a doctor called from Benton. Mr. Havelin died in a short time and before the arrival of the
doctor. He was a middle-aged man and leaves a wife and three children, his son,
about twelve years old, being with him at the time of his death.
Clearfield Enterprise,
Clearfield, Iowa, January 18, 1917
Jackson, Philip –
Rev.
Philip Jackson dropped dead Tuesday afternoon at about 3 o'clock at his home in
southwest Bedford. He was apparently in good
health up to the time of his death. He came to Iowa from Ohio in 1888 and
located on a farm five miles south of Clearfield, where the family lived for
several years. He served in the Civil War in Co. 1, 32d Ohio Infantry for
eighteen months, and was wounded at South Mountain. For years he was a preacher
in the Methodist church. He leaves a wife, one son, Atty. Wm Jackson of
Bedford, and a daughter, Mrs. E. G. Cless of Lenox.
The Jacksons have been residents of Bedford for many years.
Clearfield Enterprise,
Clearfield, Iowa January 11, 1917
Jameson, Lulu Fay -
Miss
Lula Jameson was taken to the Ensworth Hospital at
St. Joseph, Mo., Tuesday. On Wednesday forenoon she underwent an operation to remove
a pressure on the brain, passing away during the operation. Lula had been a sufferer for a long time, but
was one who did little complaining to her friends, so that the whole community was
shocked to hear of her death. Her mother, her brother Tom, and Dell Hawk were
with her in St. Joseph and returned home with the body last night. Funeral services at the Christian Church at 2:30 p. m. Friday.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, September 13, 1917
Jameson, Lulu Fay -
Lula
Fay Jameson was born Nov. 27,1889 near Alexis, Ill.,
and departed this life Sept. 12, 1917 at Ensworth Hospital, St. Joseph, Mo. aged 27 years, 9 months, 15 days.
She
graduated from the Clearfield high school in 1903 after which she taught in a
country school for a year. After a years attendance in college at Des Moines
College,. Des Moines, Iowa, she taught in the schools
of Winterset, attempting to continue the following year hut was prevented by
failing health. After a year's rest and then filling a vacancy in the Clearfield
school, she attended summer school at Drake University, Des Moines. She followed this by teaching three years in
the Prescott schools. At this time she
decided to study pharmacy and entered the State University at Iowa City, and
would
have completed her course in 1918 had she been privileged to remain. As a mere girl she became a member of the
Baptist church, and was ever interested in the world's best life.
There
survive her the mother, a sister, Mrs. Dell Hawk and a
brother,
Thomas,
all of Clearfield. Her father died Feb.
27, 1913.
The
funeral service was held at the Christian church at Clearfield, Friday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock Rev. J. W. Johnson the minister in charge, assisted
by Rev. Field of the Baptist church. As the text read truly, 'There is but a
step between me and death.” Interment was made in the Clearfield Cemetery.
The
funeral services were largely attended, many friends coming from Tingley,
Prescott and Lenox.
Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, September 20,
1917
Matthews,
Artie Blanche Cowell -
Artie
Blanche, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Cowell was
born in Ringgold county, Iowa January 13, 1878. She lived on a farm east of Maloy until she was ten years of age, when the family moved
to Maloy, where she grew to womanhood and was united
in marriage to Alfred J. Matthews. To
this union was born one living child, Marshall.
On
Friday, July 20, she was taken violently ill, and was removed to the
hospital in St. Joseph, Mo. where she passed away Sunday, July 22. She leaves to
mourn her loss her husband, infant son, father, mother, three brothers, one
sister and a host of friends.
In
early womanhood she united with the Christian church at Maloy under the ministry of Elder H. E. Van Horn, being one of the charter members of
the church. She lived a consistent Christian life, and her influence will live
for many years. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the
bereaved family. Mount Ayr Record-News
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, August 9, 1917
Quick,
Reuben Cyrus –
Reuben
Cyrus Quick was born in Indiana, December 20. 1852, died in Clearfield, Iowa,
April 13, 1917, aged 64
years, 4 months, 23 days. He left Indiana when 9 years old and came to
Oskaloosa, Iowa. Here he was married March 11th, 1875, to Susan McDonough. To them were born two
children, Effie Blanche, who died at the age of three, and Mrs. F. B. Catterson of Clearfield, Iowa.
They
left Oskaloosa in 1895 and came to the farm in Gay township, Taylor county,
Iowa, where they have since resided with the exception of three years
spent in Blockton. They came to Clearfield in the spring of 1916.
Mr.
Quick was for a number of years a member of the Gay Center Methodist church,
but in later years he was identified with the Christian Scientists, in which
faith he rejoiced to the last.
There
survive him his wife, the daughter, two brothers, Chester Quick of Oskaloosa,
Iowa, and Oliver Quick of Duluth, Minn.; one Sister, Mrs. Proudfit of Topeka, Kansas; one grandson, Bruce Catterson of
Clearfield; and one great granddaughter. Mrs. Shellabarger,
his niece, of Topeka, Kansas, was present at the funeral.
Mr.
Quick was a kind and loving father and husband, a good neighbor and true
friend, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially by those nearest
and dearest to him. Being a home-loving man and usually to be found there
unless duty called him elsewhere.
Funeral
services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in charge of Rev.
J. W. Johnson of the Christian Church, the music being furnished by a mixed
quartette of the church and a solo by Miss Opal Nelson. Interment was made in
Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, April 19, 1917
Roberts,
Dean -
Must
people here have seen old Dean Roberts, the house mover. He was a remarkable man physically, 6 feet, 3 inches high and weighing 220 pounds. He was a
confederate teamster in war times, and kept up hard work to the time of his
death last Saturday, aged 87 years. Roberts boasted that he had not slept in a bed in over twenty years, and
could drink a quart of whiskey a day.
The
Mount Ayr Dispatch telling of his death says
that he was crushed by a fifty ton beam, which fell upon him when the coupling
pin broke in the wagon while going downhill . He was moving it at the
time. Roberts called for a repetition of
"When You and I Were Young Maggie," when it was played on a Victrola in a restaurant not long ago, saying "It
touches my heart , seeing I 'm going to die in a few
days.”
Clearfield Enterprise,
Clearfield, Iowa, December 21, 1916
Ruppert,
Charles –
Charles
Rupert was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Nov. 5th, 1834.
In this place he lived till 21 years of age when he removed to Illinois. Here
he was married Nov. 19, 1859 to Miss Sarah Jane Brandon, who for over 57 years
has been his most devoted help-meet.
They
were blessed in their home with four children, one of whom, Mary, died in
infancy. The others are Mrs. H. B. Smith of Omaha, Mrs Robert Cottrell of Des Moines, and Clyde of Clearfield.
Mr.
Rupert was a Christian for the greater part of his life; becoming a member of
the Christian Church at Geneseo, Ill. in 1868. In this
faith he ever lived and rejoiced.
In
1877 he came to Iowa, living for several years on farms in Ringgold Co., and in
Taylor Co. near Lenox. When failing strength checked his measure of hard labor,
he sought retirement among his many friends in the town of Lenox. It is there today that a host of these
friends think and mourn with us.
Two
years ago he took up his residence in Clearfield. Their home has ever been a
place of most congenial friendship. Their many friends, whose circle ever
widened, prized this friendship as a real asset to their lives.
Mr.
Rupert was prevented by physical disability from entering service in the 60's
with the "Boys in Blue," but arranged for a substitute, and there are
points of honor on the roll of the devoted to his credit.
It was
on the Lord's Day afternoon that he was called to sleep. It was the close of a
life of 82 years, 1 months, and 14 days. This last day
was full of devotion. He was at communion and services in the morning and at
services in the afternoon. Before the evening hour he was called to another
where joy and song do not cease.
Funeral
services were conducted at the Christian Church Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock by his pastor, J. W. Johnson; interment in Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield Enterprise,
Clearfield, Iowa, January 25, 1917
Russell, Caroline Walter Dunham –
Caroline
Walter was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1844, and died at the home of
her friend, Mrs. Scott Leonard, at Clearfield, Iowa, Dec. 28, 1916, being 72
years, 10 months and 22 days of age, after a short illness, but she had been
failing in health for eighteen months. She was married to S. C. Dunham in 1855.
He was killed by the Indians in 1868. To this union two children were born, Lee
and Minnie. In 1870 she was married to S. L. Russell. To this union were born
Grace and Myrtle. Mr. Russell died in 1903.
She
was a member of the Methodist church. She loved to read her Bible and often
talked of her heavenly home. Her life was spent in several different states,
sixteen years being spent alone on a homestead in Oklahoma. She endured much hardship and toil. Two of
her children, Lee and Minnie, preceded her in death.
Two
daughters, Mrs. Minnie Myers of Lexington, Virginia, and Mrs. Grace Knapp of Gilcrest,
Colorado, six grand-children, 2 great grand-children, beside many nieces,
nephews, and friends are left to mourn her loss. A niece and husband, Mr. and
Mrs. Caldwell, and two nephews,
Rufus and Charles Sigrist of Rochester, Mo. were present at her funeral. Interment in Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield Enterprise,
Clearfield, Iowa, January 4, 1917
Ruth,
Eleanor Wilson –
The
funeral of Mrs. Eleanor Wilson Ruth, mother of Wilson Ruth formerly of
Clearfield, was held in Winterset Sunday. She lacked but two and one half
months of being 100 years old. She was
born in West Virginia in 1817, lived during pioneer days in Pennsylvania and
Ohio, coming in 1868 to Madison county with her
husband. She has 128 living descendents
including seven children, thirty-nine grandchildren, sixty-five great
grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, March 29, 1917
Siverly,
L.L. –
L.L. Siverly was born in Kentucky April 24th,
1839. He came with his parents to Iowa
when he was a child of six weeks and located with them in Louisa County. The greater art of his life was spent here in
the locality Sixteen years ago he moved with his family to Ringgold County and on their present
homestead where he resided until the time of his death.
He was
married to Isabelle Johnston July 3d, 1877. To this union was born six children ; three sons, Clyde Siverly of, Ames, Iowa,
Fred and Cleon of this, community; three daughters, Mrs. Georgia Benson, Mrs Ethel Carson, and Miss Ruth, all of this community. All
the children, with the wife and mother, survive the husband and father, and
were present at the funeral.
Brother Siverly was converted when a boy of fourteen and
soon after united with the Methodist Episcopal church, and has remained a
faithful member until his death. The last twenty-five years of his life were
lived especially close to his Savior, He was very emphatic in his
declaration that he was fully saved, and none who talked with him could doubt
the sincerity of his faith for a moment.
He was a
great sufferer. He was taken sick six
years ago this last fall and there has hardly been a day since that time that
he did not endure the most severe pain, yet during it all he was patient, kind,
and thoughtful to the dear ones about him who so kindly ministered to him
during his long illness, and always submissive to the Divine Will. When he was stricken with hemorrhage of the
lungs on last Friday he realized that the end was near and spoke of its coming
with confidence and assurance, there being no fear of the dark valley of the
Shadow of death, for he was conscious of the presence of the Good Shepherd to
guide him safely to the heavenly side. He leaves to mourn his loss, the wife, who has been his faithful
companion throughout the years and his faithful nurse during the six years of
affliction, the children, mentioned above, four grandchildren, three brothers,
two sisters, many more distance relatives and the many close friends and
neighbors all of whom loved this good man devotedly.
He died at
their farm home southeast of Clearfield Friday night, Jan. 6th, at the age of
77 years, 9 months and 2 days. Funeral services were held at the Grant Center
church Sunday afternoon by his pastor, Rev. Chas. M. Edmondson. Interment at Bethel Cemetery.
Clearfield Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa February 1,
1917
Steele, Isabel Jarrett -
Isabel
Jarrett Steele. beloved wife of .lames Steele died
suddenly at her home in East Clearfield
March 23, 1917 at 1:30 p. in., aged 71
years, 6 months and 18 days. She was taken seriously ill ten days ago. Her
suffering was most intense for several days, hut was
borne with fortitude characteristic of a true and noble Christian. Mrs Steele rallied
from the attack,
and seemed on the road to recovery until a few minutes before her death,
therefore her sudden passing away was a great shock to her family and many
loving friends.
She
was the daughter of Chas. and Fanny Jarrett, who came from North Carolina to
Lee Co., Iowa in [?]. On Sept. 28, 1870
she was married to James Steele, also of Lee Co. Mr. and Mrs. Steele came to Page Co. soon
after their marriage, locating near Clarinda. In 1895 they moved to North Clarinda. Twenty-eight years were spent in Page Co. In 1898 they came to Clearfield where they
have since resided.
Mrs.
Steele was educated at the Fort Madison College and for a number of years was a
most successful teacher in the public schools of Lee Co. and taught several
terms after her removal to Page Co. Several of her pupils were present at the funeral. She never lost her interest in education at
work, or current events, studying the great day with an interest seldom
equaled.
She was
a true and consistent member of the Christian Church until the time of her
death. She possessed a noble
character. She was the highest type of
true womanhood so self-sacrificing, and a devoted wife and mother.
She
leaves to mourn her loss her husband and an only daughter, Elma, now Mrs. Frank
Bye, of whom she often spoke to her friends as her chum; also 4 sisters and one
brother. Of these only one sister, Mrs.
C. V. Courtright of Kansas City, Mo. was able to be
present, the others being prevented on account of old age and ill health. Her niece, Mrs. Marguerite Sloan also of
Kansas City, Mo. was also present.
While
her untimely departure is a severe shock to her family and a great shock to her
friends, yet there is a true consolation in the thought that she exemplified
all through life the faith and virtue for which eternal happiness is promised.
The
funeral services were held at the Christian Church Sunday afternoon at 2:30
conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. W. Johnson. At the church the following hymns, her favorites, were sung: Nearer My God to Thee and Asleep in Jesus. Also a solo was rendered
by Miss Opal Nelson. A large crowd gathered to pay their la.st tribute of
respect to the deceased, many former friends from Clarinda being present. Mrs. C. L. Houston and Mrs.
Mary Cagley coming on Saturday. A number of friends accompanied the bereaved
ones to the cemetery where all that was mortal of this beloved woman, laden
with flowers was tenderly lowered to its last resting place in the grave.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, March 29, 1917
Utter,
Lillie Estella Hinton Miller -
Lillie
Estelle Hinton was born April 19th, 1870, near Holden, Johnson Co., Mo. She
came to Bedford Iowa, in 1878 and to Clearfield Iowa, in 1894. On Christmas Day
1895, she was married to Thomas II Miller. To them was born a daughter, Madge,
who was called home at the age of seven months. Mr Miller preceded his companion December 15, 1909.
Mrs.
Miller continued her residence in Clearfield, with the exception of a short
time, till her death. On September 25th,
1916, she was married to Mr. Kendrick Utter, who in extreme loneliness survives
her.
Mrs.
Utter united with the Christian church at West Line, Cass Co., Mo., at the age
of 16 and has been a most active Christian worker. Her keen interest in every
good work found expression in many associated works. She was active in the work
of the Woman's Relief Corps and the W. C.T. U. in the various calls of the
church,
She will
be greatly missed, for it was characteristic of her to remember every
appointment, and those hours to her were all sacred hours. Her counsel was
always sought and found most helpful, her heart and her home were always open
to the young people, who will miss her contagious cheerfulness and good will.
Her
personal virtues were of that sturdy sort that make most lasting and true friendship. To know her for even a short time was to
forge a new link in one's chain of friendship, and like all such, none knew
just how deeply those relations were laid till the word came that she was gone
from us.
So on
August 22, 1917 she went over yonder to make her permanent residence. Her less than fifty years
proved to her a most profitable preparation for eternal mansions, for she tried
in the sincerest way to be one
of God's saints.
Funeral
services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Christian church, by
her pastor, W. Johnson; interment in the Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa August 30, 1917
Van Sant, Mrs. N. G. -
Word
was received at the L. C. Jenkins home Tuesday morning that Mrs. Jenkins'
sister and husband, N. G. Van Sant and wife, had been
injured seriously Monday afternoon on their way to their home in Sterling, Ill.
when their auto was struck by an interurban car near Colfax. Harry Jenkins and Pastor J. W. Johnson
started immediately for Colfax in Johnson's Ford and Mrs. Colder and Mrs.
Beamer went on the afternoon train. Mrs. Van Sant was
fatally injured, suffering internal injuries, crushed skull and broken leg. She
died Wednesday and was taken to her home. Mr. Van Sant was seriously injured but was able to go on home with the body of his wife.
Mrs. Colder and Mrs. Beamer went on to Sterling with him and Mr. Jenkins returned
to Clearfield, going from here to his home in Wellsville, Kansas.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa August 30, 1917
Waring, Charlotte Elizabeth Bissell -
Mrs 0 E Waring suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday
morning as she was preparing to go auto riding with her son-in-law, A. R. Hill.
She was immediately brought to the Hill home where everything that loving hands
and medical skill could do proved of no avail. She never regained
consciousness, passing peacefully from this life at 11:45 Sunday night.
Charlotte
Elizabeth Bissell was born Feb. 10 at Painesville, Ohio, where her girlhood
days were spent excepting such time as the family lived at the state capital,
Columbus, O., her father being a statesman.
Mr. and Mrs. Waring were married in Ohio, later moving to Iowa, and
removing to Colorado eleven years ago. They have resided in Nunn for the past
eight years.
Although
she had passed her eighty-third birthday, Mrs. Waring was able to care for the home of her husband and her self and possessed a very
active mind, being well read on the topics of the day. She was a great Bible
student, a thorough and conscientious Christian of sympathetic and kindly
nature, and beloved by all.
For
years Mrs. Waring had been a leader in all church
work, especially the Ladies Aid department. However, her greatest interest was
prohibition, she being a pioneer in that movement, having become a member of
the W. C. T. U. over twenty-five years ago. For years she foresaw and predicted
what is being realized now by temperance forces. Only last week, when
Congress pasted the bill making importation of liquor into dry territory
unlawful, she said to Mr. Waring, "Prohibition
at last, my life work is over."
Besides
the husband and two sisters, two daughters, Miss Ruth Waring of Denver and Mrs. A. R. Hill of Nunn, remain to mourn her loss. Four sons had preceded her to the other
shore.
Funeral
services were held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon (March 3), Rev. R. G.
Knox officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in Mountain View
Cemetery. The Nunn
(Colorado) News.
Mrs. Waring was a sister of Miss Mary Bissell, and was for more
than
30
years a resident of Clearfield.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa, March 15, 1917
Williams,
W. H. –
W. H. Williams
was born in Muskingdom County, Ohio, July 7th, 1854.
He died in Creston, Iowa, September 3, 1917, aged 64 years, 1 month and 18
days. He was married to
Mrs. Mattie Patterson at Norwood, Ill, The wife died in 1904, leaving one
daughter, Mrs. Myers, of Portage, Wisconsin.
He
united with the Presbyterian Church at Norwood, Illinois, in 1872, and was a member of this church at the time of his death. He has always lived a consistent
Christian life. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. His death was the first in a family of seven brothers and
sisters.
He is
survived by his daughter, Mrs. L. B. Myers, and grand-daughter, Susan Clara, of
Portage, Wisconsin; his four sisters, Mrs. N. M, Morrison, Mrs. H. E. Adams,
and Mrs. H. T. Yaw, of Diagonal; and Mrs. Maggie Groves of Clearfield his two
brothers, J. C. Williams of Diagonal and S. A. Williams of Aledo, Illinois.
The
funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church in Diagonal
Wednesday afternoon, September 5th, at 2 p. m. by the pastor, Rev. J. E. Rees,
assisted by Rev. W. L. Lodwig of the Christian Church
and Rev. C. M. Edmondson of the M. E. Church. Interment was made in the
Diagonal Cemetery.
Clearfield
Enterprise, Clearfield, Iowa September 29, 1917
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