[Coon, Minnie Louise John]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    November 17, 1949    [p. 1]

Last Rites Sunday For Mrs. M. Coon

Mrs. Minnie Coon, a resident of the Bedford community all her life, who had been ill at the home of her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Coon at Keosauqua, Iowa, was brought by ambulance last week to the home of her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Reith [Esther], where she passed early Friday morning.

The funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ralph C. Yadon of Blockton.  Burial was in the Bedford cemetery.

Minnie Louise, daughter of Christopher and Nancy [Ensminger] John, was born near Bedford, Iowa, April 17, 1876, being aged 73 years, 6 months, 24 days, at the time of her death.

She spent her entire life in the neighborhood in which she was born.

In early life she obeyed the gospel and became a member of the Berea Congregation of the Church of Christ, at which place she maintained her membership through life.  She was a faithful and devoted member of the church.

On November 14, 1900, she was married to Isaac B. [enton] Coon, who preceded her in death in the year 1936.

They were the parents of five children:  Virgil, Homer, Beulah, Esther and Howard.  Two of the children survive, Mrs. Esther Reith of Bedford and Howard Coon of Keosauqua, Iowa; also two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Emma Coon of Bedford and Mrs. Verna Coon of Los Angeles, Calif.; five grandchildren, Morris Coon and Mrs. Helen Adams of Los Angeles.  Dale and Nancy Coon of Keosauqua, and Roger Reith of Bedford; two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Mary Jane Keith, Miss Anna John, and Walter John, all of Bedford.

[Springsteel, Effie E.]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    November 17, 1949    [p. 1]

Effie Springsteel Died Wednesday

Miss Effie E. Springsteel died at the Armstrong Nursing Home in Bedford, Wednesday, November 9.  The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ben W. Sinderson.  Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

Miss Springsteel was born May 19, 1875 at Sheridan, Missouri, and had lived most of her life in Bedford.  She was aged 74 years, 5 months and 20 days at the time of her death.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.  Dr. Roy Canon of Maryville, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Canon of Rockford, Illinois, were in Bedford for the last rites.

[Straight, Truman]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 7, 1954    [p. 1]

Truman Straight Rites Thursday

Truman Straight, 60, farmer living at Platteville, died Monday, Jan. 4 at Municipal hospital, Clarinda.  He had been in ill health several years.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fern Standley Straight of the home; Miss [Della] Louise Straight, a teacher in the Shenandoah schools; Mrs. W. J. (Eleanor) Hicks of Jackson, Mo.; Glenn Straight of Bedford.

Funeral services will be held at the Bedford Methodist church at 2 p. m., Thursday, Jan. 7.  Rev. Robt. M. Peters will officiate.  The body will be taken to Des Moines for cremation.

 [Straight, Truman]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 14, 1954

Obituary - Truman Straight

Truman Straight, son of William Curtis and Ida May Stoner Straight, was born Jan. 31, 1893 in Jackson Township, Taylor County, and died Jan. 4, 1954, Municipal Hospital, Clarinda, at the age of 60 years, 11 months, three days.

Mr. Straight lived his entire life in Taylor County.  He lived in Jackson Township until he was married and then established his home in Jefferson Township, where he spent the rest of his life.

He was married to Ida Fern Standley of Bedford, August 11, 1915.  To them three children were born:  Eleanor Fern Hicks of Jackson, Mo., Della Louise, a teacher in Shenandoah, and an infant daughter who died at birth.  Glenn Straight of Bedford came into the home when he was 11 years old and has been regarded as one of the family.

Besides his companion, the two daughters, and Glenn, he leaves four sisters: Mrs. Mae Crilly of Campbell, Nebr.; Miss Ella Straight of Bedford, Mrs. Edith Fent of Blockton, Mrs. Ethel Bartlett of Bedford; one brother, Jesse S. Straight of Sheridan, Mo.; four grandchildren, John Karl Vogel of Jackson, Mo., Pamela, Clair and Mary Straight of Bedford.  One sister, Mrs. Gertrude Mason, and one brother, Charles William Straight, preceded him in death.

Mr. Straight spent his entire life in the field of general farming and had been active in all farm organizations.  His most recent activity in this line was serving as Director At Large of the Producers Live Stock Marketing Association at St. Joseph, Mo.

He was a member of Bethany Lodge No. 320 of Free and Accepted Masons at Blockton, and of the Shriner, Za Ga Zig Temple, in Des Moines.

As a boy, Mr. Straight attended the Baptist Sunday school and church in the community where he lived and during the years of his home in [the] Platteville neighborhood, he had been active in the Methodist church there, often teaching a Sunday school class.

Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Bedford Jan. 7 by Rev. Robt. M. Peters.

[Smith, Ferne Whiteman]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 7, 1954    [p. 1]

Ferne W. Smith Died In Fort Worth

Mrs. Ferne Whiteman Smith, 67, died in Fort Worth, Texas, on Christmas Eve, according to a news item appearing in metropolitan newspapers.  The body was sent to New Jersey for interment.  She is survived by a brother, Paul Whiteman, popular musician.

Mrs. Smith was a granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. [amuel] J. Dallison [Frances Fenno] of Bedford and had visited here on many occasions.

[Copple, Joseph Calvin]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 7, 1954    p. 3

Joseph Copple Dies

Joseph Calvin Copple died Tuesday, Dec. 29 at his home in Hopkins, following a two-weeks illness.  He had been in poor health for a long time.

Mr. Copple was 70 years of age and almost his entire life was spent in Missouri.  He was a retired farmer, moving to Hopkins ten years ago.

Services were held at the Hopkins Baptist church Thursday afternoon, the pastor Norman J. Lewis officiating.  He is survived by his wife, Bessie, two sons, James and Clarence Copple, of Torrington, Wyo., one daughter, Mrs. Harry Weir (Nancy), Tabor, Iowa; a step-daughter, Mrs. Ray Robison (Ila Morris) of Goleta, Calif.; one brother, John Copple, Hopkins; ten grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Burial was in the Luteson cemetery near Sheridan.

[Ernest, Harriette Roxanna Lee]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    December 19, 1935    p. 2

Mrs. Glen Ernest Buried Monday

Funeral Services Held At Funeral Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Glen Ernest, 40, who died at her home west of Bedford Monday, Dec. 9, after a short illness, were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Robert Boshen.  Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

Harriette Roxanna Lee, daughter of James [Watt] and Anna [Elizabeth Treaster] Lee, was born in Centre County, Penn., near Centre Hall, Feb. 24, 1895.  When nine years of age she moved with her parents to Iola, Kans., and five years later, in 1909, to Taylor County, Iowa, which place had since been her home.

She was married to Glen E. [lmer] Ernest, Jan. 26, 1922.  To them were born two children, one dying in infancy and Elvin, aged five years.

Surviving with the husband and son are the aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lee of Bedford; two sisters, Mrs. William Van Natta [Jennie Rebecca] of Hopkins and Mrs. Douglas Turner [Mayme] of Gravity; three brothers, John Lee of Sumner, Wash., Jim Lee [James Wilbur] and Cal Lee [George Calvin] of Bedford.

Mrs. Ernest loved her home and its interests and will be greatly missed by those who knew her cheerful and loving disposition.  She was quiet and unassuming, ever ready to help others.

[Dooley, Ezekiel Columbus]

Times-Republican

Thursday    February 18, 1909    p. 7

Death of E. C. Dooley

E. [zekiel] C. [olumbus] Dooley died at his home in Bedford on Sunday, February 14, aged 54 years, 1 month and 8 days.  The body was taken to Hopkins on Tuesday and the funeral was held in the M. E. church at that place, conducted by Rev. Geo. Hendrickson of Bedford.  Interment was made in the Hopkins cemetery.

Ezekiel C. [olumbus] Dooley was born in Parke County, Indiana, Dec. 6, 1854, and there spent the early days of his manhood.  In 1893 he moved to Hopkins, where he lived until December 1907, when he came to Bedford, which was his home thereafter.

Deceased was twice married; his first wife died in 1883 and in 1887 he was married to Miss Achsah Dulin, who with the two children born of this union, survive him.

[Cloud, Alvin]

Times-Republican

Thursday    February 18, 1909    p. 7

A Sudden Death

On Friday afternoon as Alvan [Alvin] Cloud, one of the best-known citizens of Bedford, was returning home from town, he dropped dead on the pavement in front of the residence of A. E. Lake.  He had suffered from an attack of heart trouble earlier in the day, but no one realized that his condition was critical and his death came as a shock to all.

The funeral took place at the Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon, and in spite of the inclement weather, was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends.  Rev. S. E. Henry preached the funeral sermon.  Interment was made at Bedford cemetery.

Alvan [Alvin] Cloud was born in Clinton County, Ohio, September 14, 1828.  In 1875 he moved to Taylor County and settled near Conway.  This was his home for more than 20 years, when he moved to Bedford, where he resided until the time of his death.

Deceased had been married three times.  His wife, Lottie Bent Cloud, to whom he was married in 1894, together with two children, survive him.

In early life Mr. Cloud united with the Primitive Baptist Church and for a number of years he was moderator.  He was a man of clean life, and of sterling character, and death found him ready to meet his Master.

[Sturm, Eupha Lenora Hegwood]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 9, 1936    p. 7

Mrs. T. J. Sturm, 76, Died Here Thursday

Mrs. T. [homas] J. [efferson] Sturm, 76, died at her home near Sharpsburg, Thursday, Jan. 2.  The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in Sharpsburg, conducted by Rev. J. A. Walls.  Burial was in the Lenox cemetery.

Eupha Lenora Hegwood, daughter of Solomon and Marion Hegwood, was born Dec. 10, 1859, in Alta, Peoria County, Illinois.

She was the oldest daughter in a family of eight children.  Her mother died when she was thirteen years old, and she then took over the care of the family until her marriage Sept. 1, 1881, to Thomas Jefferson Sturm, at Dunlap, Ill.

To them were born four daughters and three sons:  Ethel, Irvin, Pearl, Archie, Olive, Harlie and Lula.  All reside in Iowa except Mrs. Ethel Key of Saskatchewan, Canada, and Irvin of Stanford, Mont.

Mrs. Sturm is survived by her husband, seven children, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Also by one sister, Mrs. Jessie Ernest of Winnebago, Minn., and one brother, Charles Hegwood of Toulon, Ill.

She came with her family to Iowa in February, 1893, and located on the farm northwest of Sharpsburg, where she passed away.  She united with the Sharpsburg Methodist church in 1914, and continued a faithful member until her death.  She was a kind, loving wife and mother, always ready to deprive herself of all pleasures for her loved ones.  During all her suffering she had a smile for every one.

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Attend Funeral

Mrs. Judson Beemer, Mr. and Mrs. George Beemer, Maude Posten and son, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Bales, Mr. and Mrs. Harl Sturm, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Eyres, Mr. and Mrs. I. Houchin, all of Gravity; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beemer of Red Oak; Mr. and Mrs. Wes Dunn, John Lambley, R. C. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Johnson, all of Conway; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Key and Lewis Key of Lenox, attended the funeral of Mrs. T. [homas] J. [efferson] Sturm at the M. E. church Sunday.

[Mohler, Christopher Columbus]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 27, 1936    [p. 1]

C. C. Mohler Last G. A. R. Succumbs

Taylor County Resident For 80 Years

C. [hristopher] C. [olumbus] Mohler, pioneer settler of Taylor County and the last Civil War veteran of Bedford, died at the Mrs. Besco hospital-home, where he had been cared for the past five years, at 11:30 o'clock Wednesday evening, Feb. 26.  He celebrated his ninety-fifth birthday anniversary last November.

Mr. Mohler was a youth of 15 when he moved with his parents to Clayton Township from Ohio, and Bedford and community had been his home since that time.

Throughout the years he had been well known in agricultural circles of the county and among the businessmen of Bedford.  He was one of the promoters of the Bedford National bank and for many years remained a stockholder and director.

He is survived by three children, Frank Mohler and Mrs. Henry Barr [Gertrude] of Bedford, and Mrs. D. [aniel] M. [illard] Gibson [Etta May] of Osceola.

The funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Robert Boshen.  Burial will be in the Fairview cemetery.

The casket will remain open at the Wetmore Funeral Home until 12:30 Sunday afternoon.

[Slagle, Clyde Francis]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 27, 1936    [p. 1]

Falling Tree Kills Slagle

Chopper Fatally Injured As He Fells Large Maple

Clyde Slagle, 21, was fatally injured Saturday afternoon at the H. K. Russell farm nine miles southeast of Bedford, when a large maple tree he and Mr. Russell were chopping down, struck him in the back.

As reported here, Slagle and Russell were working with axes and a crosscut saw in felling the large maple.  The saw became lodged and Slagle took up an axe to strike a few blows to release the saw.  Russell called a warning to him that the tree was starting to fall but Slagle attempted to strike another blow or two before stepping aside.

Limbs catching in other trees caused the heavy butt of the falling tree to strike out to one side, catching the young man as it fell.

The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home, Tuesday forenoon, conducted by Rev. Robert Boshen.  Burial was in the Forest Grove cemetery.

Clyde Francis Slagle, 21, son of Charles W. and Ella Cecil Firth Slagle, was born in Taylor County, Iowa, August 31, 1914.  When a baby his parents moved to Texas, but most of his early childhood was spent in Taylor County.  He also resided in Kansas six years.

His mother and one brother, Jessie, preceded him in death.

Surviving relatives are his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Slagle [Bessie Hart Petit] of Fort Scott, Kans.; two sisters and two brothers, Miss Ruth Slagle of Bedford, Earl, Rile, and Opal Margaret Slagle of Fort Scott; a step-sister, Leta Mae Petit of Fort Scott; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Adams of Kansas City, and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Firth of Plainview, Texas; also his aunt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Russell [Bertha Slagle] and Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Russell [Anita Osburn] of Bedford.

He was a member of the Methodist church in Plainview, Texas.

[Gibson, Daniel Millard]

Times-Republican

Thursday    June 5, 1930    p. 5

Prominent Osceola Man Passes Away

His Wife was a Former Bedford Girl

D. [aniel] M. [illard] Gibson of Osceola passed away at his home there at 10:00 p. m. Sunday, aged 61 years.  The funeral services were held at Osceola Wednesday afternoon, where interment was also made.  Mr. Gibson was a son-in-law of C. [hristopher] C. [olumbus] Mohler of this city.  He was a very prominent businessman, being president of the Iowa State Bank at Osceola.  He was a representative of Clarke County in the State Legislature for four years.  In addition to his many other interests, he farmed extensively and was active in business until he became seriously ill with heart disease about two months ago.  He is survived by his wife [Etta May Mohler] and seven children:  Mrs. Carleton Neal [Elizabeth] of Battle Creek, Mich.; Mrs. Charles Prescott [Nellie Beryl] of Passaic, N. J.; Mrs. Lyle Foster [Della Pauline], Mrs. Bernice Gibson, Mrs. [Edith] Louise Crawford and Don Gibson, all of Osceola, and Frank Gibson, a resident of California.  A sister, Mrs. Edith Diehl of Des Moines, also survives.  Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mohler, Mrs. H. [enry] E. Barr [Gertrude Mohler], and Mrs. I. W. Bristow of Bedford attended the funeral.

[Dowell, Ernest Lloyd]

Times-Republican

Thursday    June 5, 1930    p. 5

Ernest Loyad Dowell

Ernest Loyad [Lloyd] Dowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dowell [Viola Jane Allison], was born near Sheridan, Mo., January 22, 1898, and departed this life from the hospital in Creston, Iowa, on May 27, 1930, at the age of 32 years, 4 months and 5 days.  Mr. Dowell came to the state of Iowa from Missouri when he was between 3 and 4 years of age, where he spent his entire life, with the exception of 8 or 9 years, which he spent in the state of Minnesota.  In the year 1917, on the 12^th day of May, he was united in marriage to Miss Cecil [Cecile] Morris, and to this union two children were born, as follows: Luella Byrle and Helen Ruth.  Both survive him.  Those who are left to mourn his departure are:  his wife, Mrs. Ernest Dowell [Cecile Morris] of Blockton; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dowell of Bedford; two brothers, Grant of Mt. Pleasant, and Irvin of Clearfield, Ia.; also three sisters, Mrs. Lottie Overton of Carlisle, Mrs. Clyde [Vernon] Snyder [Lela] of Bedford, and Beatrice Dowell of Bedford.  For the past 8 or 9 years, Mr. Dowell has been engaged in the produce business in Blockton, Iowa.  He was a member of the East Mission church, having united with that church some 15 years ago.  He was at one time a member of the Woodman Lodge.  During a lull in the produce business Mr. Dowell was engaged in the road construction work, where he suffered a slight bruise on his right hand, which grew worse, and infection developed and eventually was the cause of his death.

The funeral services were held at the Baptist church Thursday afternoon, May 29, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell.  Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

[DOWELL, ERNEST LLOYD]
Blockton News (Blockton, Iowa), Thursday, May 29, 1930
E. L. Dowell Dead
Ernest L. [loyd] Dowell passed away at the Creston hospital early Tuesday morning. He had been taken to the hospital for treatment on Sunday. Mr. Dowell had been working with the cement culvert men on No. 3 and it seems that he injured one of his hands or arms in the work and infection set in. He went to the home of his parents, Joseph Dowell and wife, in Bedford Friday evening and as the infection grew worse, he was taken to Creston as above stated. Besides his wife and parents, he leaves two daughters, Luella and Helen, aged from 9 to 12 years. Irvin Dowell is a brother and Mrs. Clyde Snyder and Miss Beatrice Dowell are sisters.

[Dowell, Ernest Lloyd]

Times-Republican

Thursday    May 29, 1930    p. 11

Ernest Dowell

Ernest [Lloyd] Dowell, 32 years of age, passed away at the hospital in Creston early Tuesday morning, following a brief illness.  Mr. Dowell received a scratch on his right hand a short time ago, which infected his hand and arm, and caused his death.  He was taken to the hospital Sunday.  The funeral services were held this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell.  Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.  He is survived by his wife and two small daughters, also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dowell, besides other relatives and friends.  Obituary will be given next week.

[Dowell, Joseph Thomas]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     January 27, 1955    [p. 1]

Joseph Dowell Died Here Saturday

Joe Dowell, a resident of Bedford and community for many years, died January 22.  Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles.  Burial in New Hope cemetery south of Bedford.

Joseph Thomas Dowell, son of Thomas and Mary Ann Dowell, was born west of Petersburg, in Menard County, Ill., December 25, 1868, and died at the age of 86 years, 27 days.

On Nov. 4, 1891 he was married to Viola Jane Allison.  To this union seven children were born.

He is survived by two sons:  Irvin of Diagonal, Grant of Fairfield; two daughters, Mrs. Lela Snyder and Mrs. Beatrice Beaver of Bedford; 28 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

When he was 14 years of age he moved with his parents from Illinois, and they made their home near Hopkins.  He was married at Hopkins and later moved to Iowa. In 1920 he gave up farming and moved into Bedford, where he had made his home since.  His wife died in April, 1936.

When a young boy of 13 he accepted Christ as his Saviour, and united with the Concord Baptist church near Petersburg, Ill., and was baptized n the Sangamon River near the church.  After moving to Iowa, he worked in the New Hope and East Mission Baptist churches for many years.  After moving to Bedford, he united with the First Baptist church.

[Daniels, Levi Riley]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     January 27, 1955    [p. 1]

Levi Daniels Rites In Bedford Saturday

Levi Daniels died January 19.  Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles.  Burial in Hopkins cemetery.

Levi Riley Daniels, son of James and Elizabeth Daniels, was born July 1, 1880, at Hopkins, Mo., and died at the age of 74 years, six months, 18 days.

On October 2, 1901, he was married to Myrtle Huey.  To them two children were born.

He is survived by his wife; one son, Francis Daniels, of Bedford; one daughter, Chloe, Mrs. Cleo Stewart, of Hopkins; eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

When a young man he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Hazel Dell Baptist church, where he was faithful in attendance and work for many years.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Siam.

[Mankle, Mary Jane Hemphill]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 19, 1936    p. 2

Mrs. Mary Mankle Dies Here Tuesday

Mrs. Mary [Jane Hemphill] Mankle, 88, died Tuesday, March 17, at her home in New Market.  She had been in failing health for some time and about two weeks ago was taken ill with influenza, which developed into pneumonia, causing her death.

Mrs. Mankle had been a resident of this community for many years.  She would have celebrated her eighty-ninth birthday anniversary in April, had she have lived until that time.

She is survived by one daughter, Miss Josie [Florence Josephine] Mankle of New Market, and four sons, George Mankle of Chicago, C. [assius] C. Mankle of Lecompton, Kans., John Mankle and Ed Mankle, both of New Market.

[Mankle, Mary Jane Hemphill]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday, March 26, 1936    p. 3

Hold Funeral For Mrs. Mary Mankle

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary [Jane Hemphill] Mankle were held Thursday afternoon, at the family residence, conducted by Rev. Charles Arnold.  Burial was made in Dallas Center cemetery.  Mrs. Mankle was born at Robins Nest, Peoria County, Ill., April 30, 1847, and died March 17, at her home in New Market.

In 1865 she was married to Jacob Mankle.  Five children were born to them:  John D. Mankle, Edwin L. Mankle and Josie [Florence Josephine] Mankle, all of New Market; Cassius C. Mankle of Lecompton, Kans., and George Mankle of Chicago.

They moved in 1874 to a farm near New Market, residing there until 1905 when they moved to New Market.  She united with the Methodist church in 1874, remaining a faithful member throughout her life.

[Mankle, Mary Jane Hemphill]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday, March 26, 1936    p. 3

Here For Funeral

Relatives from a distance, who were present to attend the funeral services of Mrs. Mary Mankle Thursday were: Mr. and Mrs. George Mankle of Chicago, C. [assius] C. Mankle of Lecompton, Kans., Lawrence Mankle, George Mankle and Miss Marilynn Jo Mankle of Topeka, Kans.

[Burnham, Clark]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 19, 1936    p. 2

Relative Killed

Mrs. C. O. Hicks received a message Saturday that her cousin, Clark Burnham, of Atchison, Kans., had been killed in an automobile accident.  The funeral services were held in Shenandoah, Monday.

[Goodspeed, Franklin Barton]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    April 30, 1936    [p. 1]

F. B. Goodspeed, 79, Dies In Maryville

Franklin Barton Goodspeed, 79, a well-known farmer and stock raiser of Nodaway County, Mo., died Monday afternoon at his home in Maryville.  Complications from a fractured hip, which he injured when he fell on ice a few months ago, and a stroke of paralysis, caused his death.

The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Price Funeral Home in Maryville, conducted by Rev. Thurman Bowen, pastor of the First Baptist church.  Burial was in the Bedford cemetery.

Surviving are his widow; one son, Edwin Goodspeed of Maryville; four grandchildren, Robert Franklin Goodspeed, Chicago; Ruth, Arthur and Helen Goodspeed, Maryville; and one brother, Will Goodspeed, Chicago.  Two children, [Franklin] Arthur and Stella Goodspeed, preceded him in death.

[McMahill, Henry]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    April 30, 1936    [p. 1]

Henry McMahill, 81, Dies Here Tuesday

Henry McMahill, 81, a resident of Bedford and community for many years, died about 12 o'clock Tuesday night, after having been in failing health for several years.

The funeral services were held at the Walker & Shum Funeral Home this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Robert Boshen.  Burial was in the Graceland cemetery.

He is survived by three sons, Ollie McMahill of Gravity, Bert McMahill and Arthur McMahill of Omaha.  Mrs. John Taylor of Sharpsburg is a sister and there is also a brother, George McMahill, of Oregon.   Mrs. McMahill died thirty years ago.