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Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 6, 1944 p. 7 Obituary - Walter A. Caruthers Walter A. Caruthers was born near Keosauqua, Iowa, May 28, 1872. There he grew to manhood. He came to Page County in 1901, locating on a farm near Clarinda. He was married to Mrs. Myrtle Alexander Hipsley, October 17, 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Caruthers have been father and mother to Mrs. Caruthers's niece, Myrtle Alexander, for more than 16 years. After three years' residence on a farm northwest of Clarinda, they moved to Taylor County, locating two and one-half miles northwest of Gravity, which was home to them until a year ago when because of failing health they moved to Gravity. Mr. Caruthers was a kind and loving son, brother and husband. He was a good neighbor and a man of high ideals and generous disposition. His cheerful and friendly nature was such as to cause to his many friends and neighbors to feel keenly their loss in his death. He became affiliated with the Masonic fraternity, Sunlight Lodge, No. 459, of Gravity, in April 1921 and became a Master Mason October 11 of the same year. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters. For some time his health had been failing yet he continued active until about two months ago. He died Saturday, December 25, at the age of 71 years, 6 months and 27 days. He is survived by his wife and his niece, Myrtle Alexander, who has been untiring in her devotion and care during his declining days. Also, one sister, Mrs. Ada Else of Stockport, Iowa. The funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist church of Gravity by Rev. Z. M. Bressler. Full Masonic honors were accorded the departed by Sunlight Lodge No. 459 of Gravity, with Don Foreman bringing the ritualistic work. Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery. Attend Caruthers Rites Friends and relatives from out of town who attended the funeral services of Walter A. Caruthers, were his sister, Mrs. Ada Else and her son Harold Else of Stockport, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schreckengost and son John of Cedar Rapids; Mrs. Sara Workman of Fort Madison, Mrs. Grover Thomas and Miss Bell Else of Des Moines; Mrs. Alvin Newell of Enid, Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Hipsley and Wray Alexander of Essex, Mrs. Gertie Martin and son Herschel and Mrs. Earl Brown of Shenandoah; Mr. and Mrs. Will Miller, Mrs. Kitty Cagley, Mrs. Verne Carmichael, Mr. and Mrs. Verne Cagley and daughter Norma, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Eden, Mrs. Florence Cagley and Guy Cagley of Clarinda, and Mrs. Zua Annan of Colorado; Austin Woods and Mrs. Etha Koehler of Dexter, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Caskey of Mayetta, Kansas, and J. E. Humbert of Delphos, Iowa. Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 6, 1944 p. 7 Obituary - T. J. Sturm Thomas Jefferson Sturm, son of Andy and Sarah Sturm, was born June 2, 1860, at Dunlap, Ill., and died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1943, at his home near Sharpsburg, at the age of 83 years, 6 months and 26 days. He came with his family to Iowa in February 1893 and located on the farm northwest of Sharpsburg where they continued to make their home. He lived on the same farm for 50 years. He was married to E. Lenora Hegwood, Sept. 1, 1881. To them were born four daughters and three sons, Ethel, Jennie, Pearl, Archie, Oliver, Harlie and Lulu, all of whom live in Iowa except Mrs. Ethel Key of Saskatchewan, Canada; Irvin of Belt, Mont. and Mrs. Pearl Crawford of Lincoln, Nebr. There were also seven grandchildren, two of whom are in the armed forces; eight great grandchildren, and one brother, Charley Sturm, of Clarinda. Mrs. Sturm died Jan. 2, 1936. He was a kind husband and father, honest and upright. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Methodist church at Sharpsburg, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. W. Proctor. [Ella Mariah Roberts Kendrick] Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 6, 1944 p. 7 Obituary - Ella M. Kendrick Ella Mariah Roberts was born in Marion County, Ohio, July 16, 1855, and died in New Market at the home of her son, Ralph, Dec. 28, 1943, at the age of 88 years, 5 months and 16 days. She was the sixth child of a family of thirteen. In November 1869 she came with her parents, one sister, and four brothers, to Iowa in a covered wagon and settled on a farm 10 miles northwest of Afton, moving into Afton in 1866 [?]. They moved six miles south of Villisca and to Hawleyville in 1875 where she was married to Tunis R. Kendrick Dec. 22, 1875. They moved to the farm six miles north of New Market where six children were born, two of whom died in infancy. They lived on this farm till March 1922 when they moved into New Market, where Mr. Kendrick died June 7, 1926. The surviving children are Ora F. of Kansas City, A. C. of Sacramento, Calif., Ralph G. and Murl B. of New Market. At an early age she united with the Methodist church. She leaves to mourn her passing four sons, thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. One grandson, Waco Kendrick, is serving in the U. S. Army somewhere in England. Services were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church in New Market with the pastor, Rev. Harry Walling in charge. Burial was in North Grove cemetery. Attend Kendrick Rites Those attending the funeral services from a distance were Mrs. Hougland Blouse and daughter Jean of Williamson, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. O. [ra] F. Kendrick, Carol and Burdette of Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Clothier of Plattsmouth, Nebr.; Mrs. Frank Jenkins of Des Moines. Bedford Times-Press Thursday January 6, 1944 p. 7 Mrs. John Gibson Dies Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Allen, spent Saturday in the John Gibson home near Villisca, helping care for Mrs. Gibson, who was very ill and died in the afternoon. John Gibson and sons, Roy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Allen, accompanied the body of Mrs. Gibson to Martinsville, Mo., on Monday where funeral services were held that afternoon. Times-Republican Thursday July 19, 1928 [p. 9] Louis Syberkrop Dies In Florida Was A Scenic Painter and Masterful Interior Decorator Many of the readers in this county and other points in southwestern Iowa will no doubt remember Louis Syberkrop of Creston, who, several years back, did most of the scenic work and decorating of churches and other public buildings in southwestern Iowa, and will read with regret the following account in the Creston Evening News of his passing away: Creston friends and the earlier residents will regret to learn of the death of Louis Syberkrop, which occurred yesterday at the home of his daughter, Francis, in Coral Gables, Florida. The message containing notification of the passing of Mr. Syberkrop was addressed to the Benevolent Order of Elks, of this city, of which he was a life member. Death was due to heart trouble. Interment will take place at Coral Gables. Mr. Syberkrop was a scenic painter and expert decorator, and resided in the city for many years. All over Iowa and in many other states his work is to be found in public and semi-public buildings and in many private homes. In his profession his skill was recognized and his services were wanted. He was always enthusiastic in civic movements and especially in various forms of entertainment. Many are still here who remember his activities during the Blue Grass Palace and the establishment of a Midway on West Montgomery Street. He was in his personal temperament Bohemian in character and enjoyed life. His passing will be received in his old hometown with genuine regret. Mr. Elmer Meredith of this city was employed by Mr. Syberkrop for sixteen years, part of the time as shop foreman. Times-Republican Thursday July 19, 1928 [p. 9] Nathan B. Pool Nathan B. Pool was born at Westminster, Md., July 1841, and died June 24, 1928, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. C. Krings in Kansas City. He came to Iowa when a young man and settled in the Guss neighborhood. He was married to Verna Mitchell and to this union two children were born, a son, Raymond, who passed away in infancy, and a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Krings, who survives. His wife passed away in 1891. Mr. Pool was raised in the Methodist church and baptized when a small child. He has lived in this city since 1896, but was taken to his daughter's home two months ago and has been very sick since----passing away last Sunday evening at 10:30 p.m. Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning t 10:00 a.m., from the Harmon Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. D. J. Shenton. Interment was in the Guss Cemetery.----Clarinda Herald Times-Republican Thursday July 19, 1928 [p. 11] Albert Cicero Rubart Albert Cicero Rubart, son of William and Minerva Rubart, was born June 9, 1858, near Roseville, in Warren County, Illinois, and died at his home in Bedford, Ia., July 17, 1928, at the age of 70 years, 1 month and 8 days. He moved with his parents to Taylor County, Iowa, in the spring of 1882, where he has since resided. He was married to Anna M. Rowe, Sept. 12, 1888. To this union one son was born who died March 31, 1912. Mrs. Rubart died August 25, 1890. He was again married to Belle Kinzer, April 1895. To this union one son was born who died February 8, 1915. Mr. Rubart retired from active life Feb. 1922, and moved to his present home in Bedford. His wife, three sisters, Mrs. J. P. Atkins, living near Bedford, Ia., and Ida Rayborn of Prescott, Neb., Laura E. Wall of Alma, Ia., and a number of nieces and nephews mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband, brother and uncle. The funeral was conducted by Rev. G. T. Roberts from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the body was taken to Graceland cemetery for burial. Times-Republican Thursday July 19, 1928 [p. 11] David Bailey David, son of David and Alice Bailey, was born near Salem, O., Nov. 28, 1836, and died at the home of his son, I. [rvin] J. Bailey, in Bedford, July 14, 1928, aged 91 years, 7 months and 15 days. In 1852, he came west and located in eastern Iowa, coming to Taylor County in 1876, where he has since resided. July 27, 1865, he was united in marriage to Mary L. Garrigues of Salem, Ohio, who preceded him in death in 1921. To this union four children were born, three of whom survive him, Irvin J. Bailey, Bedford; Florence M. Russell, Omaha, Nebr.; and Clarence D. Bailey of Stuart, Neb. Mr. Bailey cast his first vote for Lincoln for president and at the beginning of the civil war he enlisted in the 115th Ohio Infantry and served for three years. He was a charter member of the G. A. R. Post of Bedford and always took a great interest and active part in all the activities of the Order. After moving to Taylor County, he spent 19 years on the farm, then due to physical infirmities, he moved to Bedford, but never did retire. He continued active in various pursuits until a short time ago. He possessed an exceptional physique and ascribed his longevity to his activity. "Uncle Dave" as he was affectionately called by all, was loved and respected. He was a man of high ideals and sterling qualities. Being born of Quaker parentage, he believed in living a golden rule religion. Through weeks of suffering he was patient, kind and considerate. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by L. R. Cobb. Interment was given in the Fairview cemetery. Times-Republican Thursday March 21, 1929 p. 6 Mrs. Frank Cox [Caroline Sturm] passed away Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wes Dunn [Maude], near Conway. Times-Republican Thursday March 21, 1929 p. 6 Frank Roush Frank Roush, a farmer living in the vicinity of New Market, suffered a stroke of apoplexy, just as he was untying his team, preparatory to leaving New Market, Friday afternoon. He was rushed to the hospital in Clarinda, but passed away in about an hour after reaching there. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in New Market Sunday afternoon and interment was made in the Old Memory Cemetery. Times-Republican Thursday March 21, 1929 p. 6 Charles Anderson Charles Anderson was born at Tanseter Ramberg, Orebrelan, Sweden, in the year of 1854. He came to America when he was 28 years old, coming first to Chicago, and afterwards to Princeton, Ill., in 1881, where relatives resided. He remained in Princeton for several years. Here he was united in marriage to Mary Johnson, who was from Stockholm, Sweden. In 1883 he and his young wife moved to Cheyenne, Nebr., where their son Frank was born, and who, with his mother, are left to mourn his death. While living in Cheyenne, Nebr., Mr. Anderson took out his first naturalization papers, and he became a citizen of the United States at Bedford, Iowa, April 2, 1892. In 1896, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson moved to Athelstan, Iowa, and purchased the farm, which they now own, and have resided here ever since. Mr. Anderson came to his death Saturday morning, March 9, 1929. Death came suddenly, while he was alone in the house. While not in the best of health lately, yet his death was wholly unexpected. He was in town Thursday preceding his death. He had arrived at the age of 75, and had been healthy and active all his life. Mr. Anderson was one of Taylor County's most prosperous and loyal citizens, and was held in high esteem by those who knew him. The sorrowing ones have the sympathy of their friends in this hour of their bereavement. May their trust be in the great, loving Saviour, who has given assurance that He is now preparing a place in the Father's House for all who will follow Him. The funeral services were held in the Athelstan Baptist church March 11, 1929, conducted by Challie E. Graham, and the remains laid to rest in the Athelstan cemetery. A large crowd was in attendance at the funeral. [ANDERSON, CHARLES] Times-Republican Thursday January 17, 1929 p. 3 Joseph Henry Humphrey Joseph Henry Humphrey, son of Joseph and Margaret Gill Humphrey, was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, Nov. 29, 1850, and departed this life at the Lutheran hospital in Des Moines, Ia., Jan. 8, 1929. In 1855 he came with his parents to Iowa, where they settled in Benton County, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Martha B. Miller, Nov. 20, 1872. To this union two sons and three daughters were born, Arthur, who died in infancy; Bertha Cless and Hugh Humphrey, both of Des Moines; Ethel C., and Bessie L., who died in early childhood. In 1876, Mr. Humphrey and family moved to Lenox, Ia., where he engaged in the mercantile business, continuing in this line of work until 1904, when he was elected to the office of sheriff of Taylor County. At that time he and Mrs. Humphrey removed to Bedford where he served the county very acceptably as its sheriff for five years. It was during his term of office as sheriff that Mrs. Humphrey passed away January 30, 1906. Since his period of service as sheriff he has continued to make his home here, engaging in the mercantile business for a time, later entering the insurance business in which he was active until the time of his late illness. In January 1909, he was married to Miss May Moser of Bedford, who died May 1, 1924. Mr. Humphrey had many friends. His wide acquaintance in official and business relationships gave him the opportunity for friendships. He was of the type that places high value upon his friendships. His uprightness of character, his staunch ideals of righteousness, made him the kind of citizen that a community does not like to lose. He is an exemplification of the words of the Wise Man who said, "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches." He was raised in the United Presbyterian Church and continued with that church until after he came to Bedford when he united with the Methodist Episcopal church here. He has been a faithful attendant at the church and Sunday school services ever since coming to our town. If he was not at the Sunday services there was a real reason for his absence. He has been a member of the Board of Trustees for a number of years and will be missed in the official meetings of the church. Besides his two children he is survived by his grandson Randall H. Humphrey of Los Angeles, Calif.; a brother, Wilkinson Humphrey of Paola, Kans.; and a sister, Mrs. E. J. Miller of San Diego, Calif., and by nephews and nieces. |