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June 1878 G.W. Gilbert, October 20, 1823-June 27, 1878 G [ershom]. W. [aite] Gilbert died on Friday last at his residence in Benton township about 7 miles northwest of this city, aged 55 years, 8 mos. His disease was consumption. Mr. Gilbert was an old and well known resident of the county, having lived here some 22 or 23 years. He had been an active and efficient local preacher in the Methodist Church since his 23rd year, and died with a firm reliance in the Master whose cause he had so long supported. His funeral took place on Saturday, an unusually large number of persons testifying by their presence, the esteem which that the deceased had been held. Reverends Hughes and Kirkpatrick officiated on this occasion. The deceased leaves a wife [[Mary Mishel McCloud]] and five children , four of whom are at home. June 1878 Rev. G. [ershom] W. [aite] Gilbert, for twenty-three years a resident of Benton Tp., Taylor county, died on Friday, June 28th, 1878, aged 55 years, 8 months, after a lingering illness. The deceased leaves a wife [Mary Mishel McCloud] and five children to mourn the loss of one whose life had been fraught with goodness. He died as he had lived, an exemplary Christian, respected and beloved by all who knew him. For many years he has been identified with the M.E. Church occupying a large share of his time as local preacher in this county. The funeral was largely attended from his late residence on Saturday the 29th, Rev. J.T. Hughes conducting the services. Saturday August 16, 1879 [p. 3] Died Wednesday, August 13th, in Jackson Township, of Cholera Infantum, aged six months and ten days, Clyde, infant son of Wm. [William Wallace] and Nancy [Hoover] Bailie. The funeral occurred on Thursday, from the Forest Grove schoolhouse, the remains being interred in the beautiful cemetery near by. The afflicted parents feel deeply the loss of their baby boy. God's grace is indeed a sustaining power, and is the helper of the sorrowing relatives. A large audience was in attendance at the funeral, and were in full sympathy with the bereaved. C.W.B. Thursday April 13, 1882 [p.4]Obituary Death of Mrs. Mary Hinkle Died on Friday, the 7th inst., at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. B. [enjamin] B. [alsar] Hoover, in Jackson Township, Mrs. Mary Hinkle [Mary Elizabeth Harper Henkle], aged 98 years, 6 months and 8 days. Mother Hinkle was born in Pendleton County, Virginia, on the 29th of September, 1784, nearly one hundred years ago, her life forming one of those connecting links, now becoming rare, which united the present century with the last. She was married in 1807 to Abraham Hinkle, with whom she removed in 1830 to Illinois. In 1836 she removed to Lee County in this state and in 1854 removed to Taylor County where she remained up to the time of her death. She united with the M.E. Church at the age of twenty-four and continued a worthy and faithful member until the last. She was the mother of eleven children, seven boys and four girls, all of whom lived to manhood and womanhood except two, and five of whom still survive. Her funeral sermon was preached by her pastor, the Rev. T.P. Newland, from Rev. 14, 13, after which her remains were interred in the Forest Grove cemetery, being followed by a large concourse of friends. ----- After the foregoing was in type the following tribute was handed us by a friend of the deceased: Died, April 7, 1882, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. B. [enjamin] B. [alsar] Hoover [Mary Ann Henkle], in Jackson Township, Mrs. Mary Hinkle, in her 98th year. The deceased, Mary Harper, was born in Pendleton County, Va., Sept. 29, 1784; was married to Abraham Hinkle in 1806, emigrating to Illinois in 1829. Her life at the feet of the Alleghenies endowed her with the courage and fortitude necessary for a frontier life; as in bravery she excelled, so in her trust of the Supreme Being who directed her way. With her family she removed to Lee County, Iowa, in 1836; to Taylor County in 1854, she and her husband to live with their youngest daughter, Mrs. Mary [Ann Henkle] Hoover, where grandpa died April 7, 1873, in his 87th year, leaving grandma to patiently and quietly breathe her life away on the same day of the same month after a lapse of 9 years. She was the mother of eleven children, seven boys and four girls, all except two reaching manhood and womanhood, five of whom are now living. She lived to see four generations of her descendants. Uniting with the Methodist Church in 1808, she remained a consistent and devoted Christian until her death, leaving us a bright example, reminding us that "They may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." K.H. ---- Thursday June 13, 1895 [p.3?] "Gone Home." Died Saturday, June 8, 1895, Gracie G. Bailie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. [William Wallace] Bailie [Nancy Hoover], at their home in Jackson Township. With all the solemn services for the dead, witnessed by a large number of sympathizing friends, the last rites of the church were performed at 3 o'clock p.m. Sunday, June 9, by Rev. M. C. Waddell of the M.E. Church and the remains were interred in the Hoover Cemetery [Forest Grove Cemetery, Jackson Township]. Gracie Bailie was born October 5, 1877 and was 17 years, 8 months and 3 days old at the time of her death. She was of a winsome and happy disposition and through her last illness suffered the most excruciating pain of body without a murmur. The bereaved family have received many expressions of sympathy from kind friends and the hope of all is that they may be strengthened and comforted in this their dark hours of grief. ---- August 22, 1895 Died Wm. [Ira William] Gilbert who resides six miles northwest of Bedford died at the home of his brother-in-law, Fred Patton, Friday morning, August 16th, of brain fever, aged 30 years and five months. The funeral services were conducted at Gilead M.E. church of which denomination he was a member, on Friday evening, at 5 o'clock, Rev. E. H. Curtis of Gravity officiating. ---- October 10, 1878 [p.3] Obsequies of Orson Thompson The funeral of Orson Thompson occurred on Wednesday and was largely attended, the services being held by Rev. Mr. Blodgett in the school house near his residence, four miles west of the city. Mr. Thompson had been sick for several weeks with the typhoid fever, and it was generally hoped he was recovering. He leaves a wife [Fannie Gilbert] and two children [Ralph and Blanche] who will have the sympathy of the entire community in this, their sad bereavement. The deceased had been a citizen of Taylor County about ten years, was a good citizen, a kind husband and father, and generally beloved by those who knew him. He had been a member of the M.E. Church for twelve years, and died in the full consciousness of the saving power of Jesus Christ. He falls at the early age of twenty-nine; but life is not counted by years, but by deeds, and life with Mr. Thompson was not a blank. ---- October 12, 1878 [p.3] Society loses a valuable member in the death of Mr. Orson Thompson, who died Tuesday night about five o'clock. He was twenty-nine years old, and was a son-in-law of the late Rev. [Gershom Waite] Gilbert. ---- October 12, 1878 Rev. Mr. Blodgett attended the funeral of Orson Thompson, last Tuesday, the services were held at the schoolhouse south of his late residence, four miles west of this city. Mr. Thompson was an excellent citizen, a good Christian, and his death is greatly mourned. 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The Bedford Free PressThursday December 21, 1899 [p.7]Grandma Gilbert Gone Mrs. M.M. [Mary Mishel McCloud] Gilbert, one of the old settlers of Taylor County, whose home has been in Gilead for years, died Friday, December 15, aged 68 years. The funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Kirkendall Sunday morning. Interment in the Titus [Graceland] cemetery. ---- The Bedford Free PressThursday June 7, 1900 [p.1]Concerning Former Bedford Citizens A telegram received by W. [illiam] G. Long Sunday conveying the sad news of the death of Mrs. John Kemery, at Eugene City, Oregon, the day before. He had a telegram a few days before saying she was dangerously sick, and her daughters Mrs. Long [Mary Elizabeth] and Mrs. T. [Theodore] L. [Lovel] [Goff [Effie May], were arranging to leave Tuesday of this week for her bedside. The deceased lady and her husband left Chadron creek a year ago with Harbaughs and others for Oregon. The maiden name of Mrs. Kemery was Mary Jane Hoover, and she was born in Kentucky, near Louisville, August 29, 1829, but at the age of eleven moved with her parents to Lee County, Iowa, where she was married to Mr. John Kemery, January 20, 1849. Thirteen children were born to them. Three of these live in Dawes County. ----The News, Chadron, Nebraska. W. [illiam] G. Long, mentioned in the above, is a brother to H.P. and H.M. Long of this city, and the Kemery family formerly resided in Bedford and will be remembered by many of our readers. [KEMERY, MARY JANE HOOVER] The Bedford Free PressThursday March 28, 1901, no. 13, volume xxxiv [p.1]Daniel Hoover DeadOn Monday morning Edgar Hoover received by telegram the sad intelligence of the death of his father, Daniel Hoover, in Lee County, Iowa, and left on the morning train for that point. Daniel Hoover was one of Taylor County's oldest and most highly respected settlers, having owned considerable property near Bedford. The old timers will all remember Uncle Daniel, and will hear of his death with regret. He was 75 years, 5 months and 29 days old at the time of his death. He had lived in this county about thirty years, and moved to California where he had resided for a number of years, also made his home in Arizona for a period of time, where his first wife died about eight years ago. After his second marriage Mr. Hoover moved to Lee County, Iowa, where he died. His death came suddenly and unexpectedly. The funeral was held at 11 o'clock, a.m., Tuesday, March 26, at Warren, Iowa. [HOOVER, DANIEL] ---- Thursday July 10, 1902 [p.] 8The son [Elvon Robert] of Mr. & Mrs. R.L. [Robert Letcher] Henry [Alice Marie Webb], aged 1 year and 24 days died at the home of his parents at 5 o'clock, July 7th, the funeral services were held at the residence one and one half miles southeast of this city at 10 o'clock a.m. Tuesday, July 8. The services were conducted by Rev. E.N. Ware, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Bedford. ---- Thursday July 10, 1902 [p.5] A Sudden Death Among those who celebrated in Bedford the 4th were Robert [Letcher] Henry and family. Upon returning home a little child [Elvon Robert] of theirs was taken sick from having eaten too much fruit and confectionery, and although everything possible was done, the little one died Sunday. ---- Thursday June 23, 1904 [p.5] Mrs. McCloud Passes Away Mrs. M.J. [Miranda Jane] McCloud died this morning at 3:30 at her residence in Bedford, Iowa, aged 82 years and 20 days. The deceased was one of the old settlers of Taylor County; she had made Bedford her home for many years and she was loved and respected by all who knew her. For some time it has been noticed that the weight of years was becoming too great, and it was apparent that her days on earth could be but few. Her children living at a distance were notified of her enfeebled condition, and Carr and Lincoln arrived several days ago, and they with her other loved ones here, were with her when the dissolution came. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Ream at the residence, Friday, June 24, at 10a.m., after which interment will be made at Titus cemetery [Graceland]. ---- Thursday June 23, 1904 [p. 4] Mrs. M. J. McCloud Passes Away Mrs. M. [iranda] J. [ane] McCloud died Wednesday morning at 3:30 after a brief and painful struggle. She had passed her 82nd birthday and it may be said that her death was due to old age, the direct cause being heart failure. Mrs. McCloud possessed a clear mind until the very last and was on her feet only three days before the end. The funeral services will be conducted on Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence in this city. Rev. Ream will officiate and interment will be in Titus [Graceland] Cemetery. [MCCLOUD, MIRANDA JANE MCLAIN] [MCCLOUD, MIRANDA JANE MCLAIN] [Miranda Jane McCloud] Times-Republican Thursday June 30, 1904 [p.3] The funeral of Mrs. [John Self] McCloud [Miranda Jane McLain] was to be held at the residence today at 10 a.m. Although a heavy rain fell almost continuously during the forenoon, quite a large number of friends attended to pay their last respects. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Ream, and interment was made at Titus cemetery [Graceland]. ---- Friday January 5, 1906 [p.2] The Angel of Death Comes Without Warning J.M. Thompson, One of the Pioneer Men of Bedford, Died Suddenly Yesterday Morning Heart Failure was the Cause of Mr. Thompson�s Death J. [ames] M. [onroe] Thompson, one of Bedford�s oldest settlers and best known business man, died at his home in the north part of the city shortly after 9 o�clock yesterday, of heart failure, age 72 years and 3 months. Mr. Thompson�s health had not been the best, and having long since past the three score and ten milestone, the allotted period of man�s life, both himself and family realized that he could never again hope for the vigor and perfect health that was his a decade ago. Still no one dreamed the end was so near, and the news of his demise has cast a gloom over the entire community. Yesterday morning Mr. Thompson arose feeling apparently as well as usual. He went out and looked after his chores, as has been his habit since retiring from active business life. Between 8 and 9 o�clock he returned to the house and complained of feeling ill, and asked Mrs. Thompson to prepare some simple household remedy which at times gave him relief. She did this, and he asked for more. Mrs. Thompson went to prepare it, and upon her return found him dying. She telephoned for Drs. Stanley and Archer, but before they reached the house he was dead. Dissolution came without suffering and he passed away as painlessly as one sinking into a healthy slumber. Than Mr. Thompson, there was perhaps no man in Taylor county better known, and certainly there was none more highly respected and implicitly [word unreadable]. For nearly two score years this has been his home, and during nearly all that time he has been actively engaged in business where each day he has had business transactions with scores of different persons. Still among all the thousands who were his patrons, there is not one who ever questioned his integrity. Nor was this true only during the latter part of his business life, when prosperity had crowned his efforts, and a competence already secured. The same scrupulous honesty, the same rigid rule of integrity characterize his methods in dealing with his fellow man during the early years of his business life, when only by strict economy and hard labor could the necessities of life be had. Mr. Thompson came to Bedford and went into business 37 years ago. The city was then but a hamlet—a country trading point, with the nearest railway sixty-five miles away. All the hardships, all the privations incident to pioneer life were his. All the temptations of the merchant and trader to take advantage of the simplicity of the early settlers were thrown in his way. But he was proof against it all. During his boyhood and early manhood the principles of honesty and honorable dealing had been inculcated into his soul, and during his long and useful life these principles have formed the foundation rock upon which his career was built. A man of deeply religious character, he loved and revered his Savior. His God was an honest God—his religion of the every day practical kind that bade a man to love his brother, and loving him, treat him fairly, honestly. His has been a life, the usefulness of which ends not with death. Its influence will be felt long after his body has turned to earth. In these days of commercialization, when men are oftimes led to believe that financial success is obtainable only by dishonest methods, his life stands out in unanswerable refutation of such false teaching. His life proves that today as well as generations agone the words of the sage are true, �Honesty is the best policy.� He has left to his children, not only earthly wealth, but a legacy so precious that in comparison gold and rare jewels are but dross. He has left them that of which neither flood, fire or the cupidity of man can rob them, for he has left them the [rest of sentence missing]. Mr. Thompson has always taken a great interest in the welfare of the county and city wherever he lived, and has been prominently identified with every important benevolent, educational or religious enterprise that has been inaugurated in Bedford during the past thirty years. On every question that has ever come up he has always been arrayed upon the side of morality, education, and higher civilization and no history of our city would be complete without mention of his name. Many years ago Mr. Thompson united with the Presbyterian Church, and has ever since taken an active part in the work of this organization, being the custodian of its funds at the time of his death, an office which he has held for years. Obituary J. [ames] M. [onroe] Thompson was born in Macoupin county, Ills., in October 1833, and died at Bedford January 4th, 1906. His early life was spent on the farm in the vicinity of his birthplace, but in 1852 he moved to Wapello County, Iowa. Here he remained until the breaking out of the war. When the flag of his country was in peril and the call came, for patriots to defend it, young Thompson shouldered his musket and enlisting in Company H 36 Ia. Infantry, marched away to face the storm of lead and steel in Dixie Land. That he was a good and faithful soldier is proven by his war record of which the following is a brief outline: "Was with General Steele in the campaign to the Tallahatchie River. Engaged at Fort Pemberton, then returned to Helena, Arkansas, where his regiment met the army of General Price, which it defeated and pursued to Little Rock, Arkansas, where they went into winter quarters. In March, 1864, he joined a supply train and was taken prisoner at the battle of Marsh Mills by a detachment of Price's army; was conveyed to Camden, thence to Shreveport, and afterwards to Tyler, Texas, where he remained a prisoner of war for ten months. He was then exchanged and taken to New Orleans, received a furlough and returned to his home. Remaining a short time, he again joined his command at Duvall's Bluff, Arkansas, and served to the close of the war. During his service he was promoted from orderly sergeant to second lieutenant, and subsequently to first lieutenant. Was mustered out at Davenport in the fall of 1865." After leaving the service Mr. Thompson went to Leon, Iowa, and for a short time was employed in a store at that place. Jan. 1st, 1868 he came to Bedford and engaged in the mercantile business with S. Richards as a partner. In 1875 he purchased the interest of Mr. Richards, and afterwards, up to the time that he took in his sons as partners, he carried on the business alone, except for a period of two years from 1876 to 1878. The deceased was married in 1865 at Ottumwa, Iowa to Mrs. Martha Hedrick, who together with nine children survive him. The surviving children are as follows: Mrs. Orpha Fitz Gerald, Clarinda; Mrs. Grace Dickey, Davenport; Mrs. Helen Guthrie, Geary, Oklahoma; Guy, of South St. Joe, and the following who reside here: S. E., Ralph W., John, Lawrence and Miss Mary. FUNERAL SERVICES The funeral services will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Barackman. ~~~~~ Friday January 9, 1906 [p.4 Laid to Rest The funeral of J. [ames] M.[onroe] Thompson occurred Sunday afternoon at 2 o�clock at his late residence conducted by Rev. Barackman. Notwithstanding the cold and stormy weather the attendance at the services was very large, there being all present that the building would contain, and many returned home unable to gain admittance. The large attendance testified in a striking manner to the high esteem in which the deceased was held in life, and the sympathy, sincere and heartfelt, which their friends wished to show to the bereaved wife and sorrowing children. There was none present but who regarded the one gone before as a personal friend. They knew him intimately and valued him at his true worth, and could thus more truly realize how great the loss to family, friends and community. The G.A.R. post of which the deceased had been a member for many years, was present in a body, and the interment was made according to the beautiful and impressive service of their ritual. All the children of the deceased were present except his daughter, Mrs. Neil [Helen] Guthrie of Geary, Oklahoma, whose health was such that she was unable to make the trip. Among the children and close relatives living at a distance, who were present were the following: Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Dickey, Davenport; Mr. and Mrs. T. F. FitzGerald, Clarinda; Mr. & Mrs. Guy Thompson, South St. Joseph, David Thompson, Farson, Iowa and Fred McClurg, Altama. The two last named were the brother and nephew, respectively, of Mr. Thompson, while Mrs. Dickey and Mrs. Fitz Gerald were his daughters, Grace and Ophelia. |