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Times-Republican
Thursday November 3, 1910
Mayola Ann Adams
Mayola Ann, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. [arcus] L. [ogan] Adams [Ida Ellen Feagins], was born Oct. 24, 1910. Her sojourn in this world was only for a brief spell. Disease early attacked her and all that loving hands could do to stay the progress of the disease was futile. Death came Wednesday evening, Oct. 26. Brief funeral services were held at the home on Thursday afternoon, conducted by L. R. Cobb, after which the body was laid to rest in the Bedford cemetery.
Times-Republican
Thursday April 15, 1926
John Winfield Scott
John Winfield Scott was born in Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio, April 16, 1846, and passed away at his home in Conway, Ia., April 7, 1926, aged 79 years, 11 months and 22 days. He was the eleventh child in a family of 12 children and was the last to pass away. The Scott family moved to Effingham County, Ill., in 1860. On May 8th, 1885, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Gussie Cole. There were no children born to this union but he was a kind and loving father to the two stepchildren, Anna M. Cole and Charles W. Cole. Mr. Scott and family came to Iowa in 1892. They first settled in Benton and later moved to Conway, where for many years Mr. Scott conducted a general merchandise business, and where he has these many years enjoyed the esteem and confidence of his many friends. He was made a Mason in 1872, retaining his membership in that order to the end of his life. In 1907 he took his definite stand for Christ and joined the United Presbyterian church in Clearfield, Iowa. He is survived by his wife, and his two stepchildren, Charles W. Cole and Mrs. John E. Dower [Doerr]. His many friends of Conway and community join with the family in mourning the loss of a true friend.
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Conway, Ia., April 9, by Rev. J. A. E. Cunningham, pastor. Burial was in Conway cemetery.
Times-Republican
Thursday July 24, 1930
Mrs. John W. Scott
Mrs. Gussie Scott, aged 79 years and 23 days, widow of John W. [infield] Scott, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John E. Doerr [Anna Cole] in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, July 15, and was buried in Conway, Ia., July 18th. Until the death of her husband four years ago, Mrs. Scott had made her home in Conway for thirty-four years, where they were engaged in he mercantile business. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Order of Eastern Star. Her knowledge of the Scriptures was reflected in a Christian character, which was an inspiration to her family and friends. The nearest surviving relatives are the daughter, Mrs. John E. Doerr of Mt. Vernon, Ind., and a son, Charles W. Cole of Cheyenne, Wyo., and two brothers in the east.
Times-Republican
Thursday July 24, 1930
Mrs. Ellen Dopp
Mrs. Lillie Bristow returned last week from Parker, S. Dak., where she was called by the death of her mother, Mrs. Ellen Dopp. Mrs. Dopp was a former resident of this vicinity and will be remembered by many of the older residents. She was a grandmother of Mrs. Colonel Taylor, also. Following is the obituary as taken from the "New Era" of Parker:
Mrs. Ellen Brown Dopp was born Jan. 20, 1842 in the state of New York. After a short illness, she passed away at the home of her son, Louis Dopp on July 4th, 1930, at the age of 88. She spent the last eleven years of her life with her son, Louis Dopp of Parker. Ellen Brown was united in marriage to Charley Dopp at Laclede, Mo., on Aug. 19, 1860. 11 children were born to this union, six of which are dead, three having died in infancy. Those surviving are, Merritt Dopp of Centralia, Wash., Charlie Dopp of Yakima, Wash., Ira Dopp of Ryder, N. D., Lillie Bristow of Bedford, Iowa, and Louis Dopp of Parker. Mrs. Dopp is mourned by 13 grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Ellen Brown Dopp and her husband came to South Dakota in 1880 and have lived here since then, except for four years in Iowa. Mrs. Dopp was laid to rest in Rosehill cemetery after a short funeral service at the home of Louis Dopp, Rev. Tell officiating. Ira Dopp and Lillie Bristow were relatives from away. Mrs. Dopp was a fine Christian woman and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Times-Republican
Thursday April 23, 1903 p. 6
Died of Smallpox
A Former Resident Of This Vicinity Dies At His New Home In South Dakota
"William Dopp, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dopp [Ellen Brown], died at the home of his parents, four miles southeast of Monroe on Monday morning, March 23, of smallpox. He had been sick only about two weeks. The disease assumed its most danger [ous] and malignant form and the best of medical attendance could accomplish nothing. The deceased was a young man of good moral habits, sober, honest and industrious. He was a young man whom any parent might feel honored to call their son. Funeral services were held Tuesday forenoon at the home, only members of the family being present. The Dopp family seem to be having more than their share of trouble---they have had smallpox nearly all winter, and Mrs. Dopp's health is very poor. To the bereaved ones who are bowed down by the loss of their son, brother and relative the Critic extends its sincere and heartfelt sympathy. May the God of sympathy and consolation be their friend in this their great affliction."
The above is taken from the Critic published at Monroe, South Dakota, and is published here by request. The Dopp's formerly lived west of this city and are well known here.
[DOPP, WILLIAM]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 23, 1903
--Wm. Dopp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dopp of Monroe township died on Monday morning last of smallpox, aged 28 years. The funeral was held on Tuesday forenoon, Rev. David Oastler officiating. The deceased was a good young man. Mr. and Mrs. Dopp's cup of sorrow is full. They have been quarantined four times for smallpox since last November and have suffered greatly besides this sad loss. – Parker (S. D.) Era
Times-Republican
Thursday July 24, 1930
Floyd VanCleave
J. [efferson] W. [arren] VanCleave received word Thursday that his son, Floyd VanCleave of Sierra Madre, California, had passed away at 2:00 o'clock that morning, following an operation of a week previous for cancer of the stomach. Besides his father, he is survived by a wife and one son. Also his two sisters, Mrs. Bessie [Beulah] Hibbs and Mrs. Marie McMullen and one brother, Vern, all of California. Interment was made in California.
Taylor County Republican
Thursday June 8, 1882
The Death Of James H. Weir
It is with sincere regret that we perform the painful duty of announcing the death of Mr. James H. Weir, who departed this life at six o'clock on Saturday morning, the 3d inst., after an illness of some two weeks, aged 52 years, 6 months and 19 days. The deceased had long been in ill health, but had borne his afflictions with exemplary patience and resignation, and he met the last great change as became a Christian.
Mr. Weir was born in Indiana in 1829, and removed from that State to Illinois where he resided for many years. He subsequently removed to Cameron, Mo., where he remained for about two years, coming to Bedford from that place about seven years ago and engaging in the mercantile business. During his residence in this city he commanded to a very high degree the respect and esteem of the entire community. For many years, we know not how many, he had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, and was at the time of his death an elder in the church in this city. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss.
The funeral services took place at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning at eleven o'clock, the church building being insufficient to contain the number who were present desiring to participate in the last sad rites. Rev. R. A. McKinley conducted the services, preaching the funeral discourse and paying an eloquent and touching tribute to the estimable character of the deceased, after which the remains were borne to the cemetery, followed by a large number of sorrowing friends.
[Pace, Margaret Etta "Maggie" Greenlee]
Times-Republican
Thursday August 18, 1927 [p. 1]
Mrs. Frank Pace
Margaret E. [tta] Greenlee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. [harles] A. [ustin] Greenlee [Sylvania Penn Hinshaw], was born on August 30th, 1892, at Bedford, Iowa. On Feb. 11th, 1913, she was united in marriage to Frank [Richard Franklin] Pace of Bedford, Iowa. Two daughters were born to them, Bonnie and Ethel. During her young life she lived in Bedford and attended the public schools, and after her marriage lived in and around Bedford until two years ago, when they moved to Hillsdale, Wyoming, where they still have their home. At the early age of 13 she, upon profession of faith, united with the Baptist Church of Bedford. Last June she returned to Bedford because of ill health and at her parents' home where everything that could be done to relieve her suffering was done and with great fortitude and remarkable patience she bore up until the last. The end came Saturday morning, Aug. 13th, at 8:30 o'clock, at the early age of 33 years. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband and two daughters; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. C. [harles] A. [ustin] Greenlee of Bedford; seven sisters and one brother: Mrs. Lena [Elena Eliza] Adams of Bedford, Mrs. Ethel Carter of Fort Dodge, Mrs. Edith [Ann] Wyckoff of St. Joe, Mo., Mrs. Cora [Mae] Blake of Bedford, Mrs. Tressie [Mary] Miller of Bedford, Mrs. Jennie [Valeria] Adams of Siam, Mrs. Fern [Ellen] Hatfield of Coin, and Roy [Frank] Greenlee of Bedford.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 Monday afternoon from the C. [harles] A.[ustin] Greenlee home, conducted by Rev. C. W. Fletcher. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.
Times-Republican
Thursday August 15, 1929
C. A. Greenlee
C. [harles] A. [ustin] Greenlee passed away at his home in northeast Bedford this morning about 4 o'clock, after having been poorly for many months. No arrangements have been made at this time in regard to the funeral. Obituary will be published next week.
Times-Republican
Thursday August 29, 1929
C. A. Greenlee
Charley Austin Greenlee, son of Andrew [McKelvey] and [Anna] Eliza [Houck] Greenlee, was born in Meadville, Crawford County, Pa., Nov. 2, 1858, and passed away at his home in Bedford, Ia., Aug. 15, 1929. He came with his parents to this county in 1868, and has made his home in this county for the past 61 years. He was married to Sylvia Hinshaw, March 25, 1880. To this union were born nine children, 8 girls and 1 boy, who have all grown to womanhood and manhood in this community. The first loss came into this family just 2 years ago on August 13, 1927, when Mrs. Maggie [Margaret Etta] Pace of Hillsdale, Wyo., a daughter, passed away. He leaves to mourn his demise, his widow, Sylvia Greenlee, and the eight children: Mrs. Lena [Elena Eliza] Adams, R. [oy] F. [rank] Greenlee and Mrs. Cora [Mae] Blake of Bedford; Mrs. Ethel Carter of Ft. Dodge, Mrs. Edith [Ann] Wyckoff of St. Joseph, Mrs. Tressie [Mary] Miller of Hillsdale, Wyo., Mrs. Jennie [Valeria] Adams of Siam, and Mrs. Fern [Ellen] Hatfield of Clarinda. Also 29 grandchildren and one great grandchild, and a host of friends who will miss him greatly in the days to come. He was a loving father and a devoted husband, and always did his utmost to make life mean most to those among whom he lived.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 28, 1945 p. 4
Roy Greenlee Dies At Greeley, Colo.
Roy F. [rank] Greenlee, a resident of Bedford for many years, died at his home in Greeley, Colorado, Friday, June 22, after an illness of several months.
The body was brought to Bedford Sunday and the funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson. Burial was in the Bedford cemetery, the Odd Fellows burial service being give at the grave.
Roy Frank Greenlee, son of Charles A. [ustin] and Sylvia [Penn Hinshaw] Greenlee, was born in Bedford, Iowa, on March 13, 1884, being aged 61 years, 3 months and 9 days at the time of his death.
He was married to Maud [Edith] Porter who preceded him in death in 1935. To them were born eight children, four sons and four daughters: Charles L. Greenlee, who is a Carpenters Mate first class in the Navy, stationed in the South Pacific; Frank V. [irgil] Greenlee, Mrs. Ruth Talbert, Robert [Archie] Greenlee and Mrs. Maxine Pace, all of Cheyenne, Wyo., Mrs. Flotilla Gordon of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Esther Cannon of Brayton, Iowa, Sgt. Andrew M. Greenlee, who is with the Army of Occupation in Germany.
On February 23, 1942, Mr. Greenlee was married to Hazel Hall of Cheyenne, whom he leaves to mourn his passing.
Six sisters also survive him: Mrs. Ethel Carter and Mrs. Cora Blake of Bedford, Mrs. Jennie Adams and Mrs. Fern Hatfield of Clarinda, Mrs. Tressie Miller of Siam, and Mrs. Edith Wyckoff of St. Joseph, Mo. Two sisters, Mrs. Lena Adams and Mrs. Maggie Pace, with the father and mother, preceded him in death. Surviving with the wife, children and sisters, are fourteen grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Greenlee was a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges and for several years held the position of Fire Chief in Bedford.
He was one who, in service to others, forgot his own trials and suffering, and was always ready and willing to do a good deed for others.
His home life was one of love and being loved. His home and his family were first in his thoughts and his friends were all those who knew him. A loving and revered husband and father has gone to his reward.
Attend Greenlee Rites
Among those from out of town who were here for the funeral services of Roy F.[rank] Greenlee Monday afternoon, were Mrs. Roy F. [rank] Greenlee of Greeley, Colorado, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greenlee, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Greenlee, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Talbert, Mrs. Ethel Bonnell, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pace of Hillsdale, Wyo.; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gordon of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Arthur Cannon of Brayton, Iowa; Mrs. Charles Greenlee, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hatfield and family, Miss Ola Houck, Miss Jessie Houck, Mrs. Lola Reid, Verne Berringer, of Clarinda; Mr. and Mrs. Bert C. Wyckoff of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. Berniece Shutts of Gary, Indiana; Harry I. Adams of Denver, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hinshaw, Mrs. Fred Clute, of Lenox; Mr. and Mrs. Pete Nash and family of Parnell, Missouri.
[Note: On his World War I Draft Registration Card he gives his name as Frank Roy Greenlee.]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday May 9, 1907 p. 5
Ann Eliza Houck Greenlee
Miss Ann [a] Eliza Houck was born in Jefferson County, New York, January 27, 1825 and died in Bedford May 7, 1907. With her parents she moved from her native state to Crawford County, Pennsylvania when eleven years of age and four years later she commenced teaching school for one dollar per week. She engaged in teaching for ten years.
On June 10, 1850, she was married to Andrew M. [McKelvey] Greenlee and to this union four children were born; one died in infancy, two grew to manhood and left families and Chas. [Austin] Greenlee of Bedford is her only surviving child. There were four stepchildren, three of whom are living. Harley U.[mberfield], who was so well known in Bedford, passed away last fall. The others are Harrietta Reynolds, living in Pennsylvania, Mariette Tennee of Illinois and Jennie Orton, of Oklahoma. Ida [Marie Hopkins] Houck, now living in Missouri, was practically the same as her own child as she had raised her since she was 6 months old. There are eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Edwin and Milton Houck, of Bedford, are brothers of the deceased.
In 1868 they moved to Taylor County, Iowa, and since 1870 she has lived in the old home place. When but fourteen years of age she united with the church and was a member of the Baptist church of Bedford at the time of her death. No one loved the church more and none were more faithful in discharging their Christian duties than she. She was always thoughtful of others and was ready and did make many sacrifices for them.
About four weeks ago she chose her own funeral text, a passage upon which she had leaned all her life, Matt. 11:28. Her mind was exceptionally clear up to within a few days of her death as will be seen by the following verses written a few weeks ago on learning of the death of a great grandchild:
An early summons Jesus sends
To call your babe above,
Yet whispers to the weeping friends
'Tis all the fruits of love.
To save your darling boy
From sins' alluring charms
I took him to my fond embrace,
He lives forever in my arms.
He is where the pure in heart sees God
And feels no sorrowing there;
He is by a heavenly parent fed,
And needs no more your care.
I loaned him for a little space
While mortal he was thine.
Then took him to my fond embrace,
He lives forever mine.
The funeral services were held at the home Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. I. Jones and burial was had in the Bedford cemetery.
Times-Republican
Thursday May 9, 1907
Gone To Her Reward
Mrs. Andrew M. [cKelvey] Greenlee died at her home in North Bedford about noon on Tuesday, May 7, 1907, age 82 years, 3 months and 10 days. The funeral services were held at the home at 10 o'clock this forenoon, conducted by A. I. Jones. Interment at Bedford cemetery.
Anna Eliza Houck was born January 27, 1825, in Jefferson County, New York. There she spent the early years of her childhood, moving with her parents to Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1836. For many years Crawford County was her home and there it was that Miss Houck first met, was wooed and won, by him, who for more than two score years was her loved and loving companion, the sharer of all her sorrows and joys. Andrew M. [cKelvey] Greenlee was the man into whose keeping she gave her hand and heart, the wedding occurring in Crawford County on June 10, 1850.
To this union four children were born, but one only survives the mother. Charley is the name of the only living child, and his home is at Bedford. One child died in infancy, and two lived to grow to maturity, and to have families of their own before passing into the great Beyond. Besides her own children, there were in her family four children of her husband's by a former marriage to whom she was all that a loving mother could be, and by the three who survive her, she is as sincerely mourned, as though they were of her own flesh and blood. The four stepchildren are Harley U. [mberfield] Greenlee, who died a few months ago; Mrs. Hirretta [Harrietta] Reynolds, whose home is in Pennsylvania, Mrs. Marietta Tenure, Illinois and Mrs. Jennie Orton, of Oklahoma. After her own and her husband's children had grown to maturity, after having watched over their young lives, and after she had expended on them all the love and affection of which a mother's heart is capable, and had watched them safely past the critical age of childhood and youth, even then her craving for little ones to love and labor for, was not satisfied, and yet another little babe was taken to her home and heart, and cared for until she had grown to womanhood. This foster child was Ida [Marie Hopkins] Houck whose home is in Missouri, but who was at the bedside of her more than mother when she passed away. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
The deceased with her husband and family came to Taylor County in 1868, and settled in Bedford, and up to the time of her death she knew no other home. For nearly 40 years, she had resided at the same place where death found her. There was spent some of the happiest hours of her life as well as the saddest. When they came to Bedford the wife and mother was in the prime of life, her children were yet living under the parental rooftree, her husband, affectionate and true was always near to share every sorrow and every joy. Her life during those years was joyous, happy and contented; later her children left for homes of their own, and death came and took him who to her was all the world. Still, with all the sorrow that had come to her there, the home where she died was the dearest spot on earth to her, and she would have been contented nowhere else.
Mrs. Greenlee was always industrious and economical. At the age of 15 she began teaching school, receiving therefore $1 per week, and for ten years she followed this profession. After a while the wages were some better, though never large, but she was perfectly content to do her best even though the recompense seemed small.
The deceased was all her life a conscientious and sincere Christian. At the age of 14 she united with the Baptist church and to the end she remained faithful. She was among the earliest to place her membership with the First Baptist Church at Bedford, and ever since she was a zealous, active and loyal member. Not only was she a loyal adherent to the church, but she was a true Christian in the full meaning of the word. Kind, loving, uncomplaining in suffering, at all times willing to make any sacrifice for others, she was a woman whom every one respected and admired and her death will cause sorrow to all to whom she was known.
Only a few days ago, realizing that the end was near, she called her pastor, Rev. Jones, to her side and gave instructions regarding her funeral, requesting that Mathew 11:28 be read.
Only a few months ago, a grandchild of Mrs. Greenlee passed away. The grandmother was much affected, and to the mother wrote a letter of condolence of which the following poem was a part. At that time Mrs. Greenlee was past 80 years of age.
An early summons Jesus sends
To call your babe above,
Yet whispers to the weeping friends
'Tis all the fruits of love.
To save your darling boy
From sins' alluring charms
I took him to my fond embrace,
He lives forever in my arms.
He is where the pure in heart sees God
And feels no sorrowing there;
He is by a heavenly parent fed,
And needs no more your care.
I loaned him for a little space
While mortal he was thine.
Then took him to my fond embrace,
He lives forever mine.
Times-Republican
Thursday September 13, 1906
An Old Resident Called
Harley U. [mberfield] Greenlee died at his home in northwest Bedford at 7:30 o'clock, Tuesday evening, Sept. 11th, 1906, age 63 years and 24 days.
The deceased was born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 18, 1843. His father was the owner of a large mill, and after leaving school Mr. Greenlee's early days were spent working there. He became an excellent machinist, and his ambition was to become an engineer. With this in view he passed the state examination and was just at the beginning of a successful career, when the flag was assailed and he laid aside his peaceful avocation, to offer his bosom as a target for rebel lead. He enlisted in August 1862, in the 16th Pa. cavalry, and was with that famous troupe until it was disbanded at Lynchburg, Va., in 1865.
His soldier record is one of which his descendants have cause for feeling very proud. At Antietam he was in the front rank; at Chancellorsville, Parker's Store, Spotsylvania Court House, the Wilderness---in these and in many other bloody battles, Comrade Greenlee rode with death at his stirrup, but he passed through it all unscathed and, on that glorious April day at Appomattox, Comrade Greenlee was there to see the last act in that great tragedy.
After the war, and in 1866 Mr. Greenlee came west and settled at Bedford, which ever since has been his home. Most of the time he has been engaged in the business of contracting, but a few years ago his health began to fail, and in the meantime, having met with an accident whereby he lost a foot, he decided to change his vocation, and accepted a position as rural carrier. He served in this capacity until June last, and at all times was a faithful and efficient public official. Last spring his health became so poor he decided to retire from active life, and therefore resigned his position, much to the regret of the patrons of the route.
For several weeks this summer he visited with a daughter in Cody, Wyoming, hoping the change of climate would prove beneficial. The hope proved vain, however, and since his return he has gradually failed, and has realized all the time that the end was near.
In 1871 the deceased was united in marriage to Miss Mary [Ann] Tucker, who still survives him. To this union seven children were born. Two died in infancy and a daughter, Minnie, has also preceded him to the other shore, having died some years ago. The other children are Hattie Nash and Clara Clute of Taylor County, Carrie Martin, of Cody, Wyoming, and Harvey U. [lmer], of St. Joseph.
The funeral will be held today, Thursday, at 10 a. m., at the home, conducted by Rev. Jones. Interment at Bedford cemetery. Sedgwick Post No. 10, G. A. R., will have charge of the obsequies.
[GREENLEE, HARLEY UMBERFIELD]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 13, 1906
Harley U. Greenlee Prominent Citizen Passed Away
Died Tuesday Evening After a Long Illness. —To Be Buried This Morning.
Those who escaped the shot and shell of the confederates are more rapidly each year falling from disease. The latest to succumb is one of Bedford's most prominent citizens, Harley U. [mberfield] Greenlee.
The subject of this sketch was born in Meadville, Pa., Aug. 18, 1843 and died at his home in Bedford, Sept. 11, 1906, at 7:30 p. m. When the call to arms came, he volunteered his services and on Aug. 14, 1862 was accepted, joining Co. A, 16th Pennsylvania Vol. Cavalry. He distinguished himself for bravery and during an engagement at Deep Bottom he received a serious wound in his shoulder. Four months later he rejoined his regiment and served until June 14, 1865; he was honorably discharged at Lynchburg, Va.
At the close of the war he came to Bedford and immediately commenced to work. He began as a laborer but soon he opened up a stone quarry and was engaged in stone and brick work and also in the manufacture of lime. He became one of the best-known contractors in southwest Iowa and many are the buildings he has erected not only in Bedford but throughout this section of Iowa. When the rural routes were established here, he received an appointment as carrier which position he held until his resignation last spring, caused by ill health. About ten years ago his team ran away with him, throwing him out and breaking one of his legs in such a manner that amputation was necessary. Since then his health has not been good. He went to Wyoming and spent the past summer in the hope that the change might prove beneficial to him but it did not and he continued to fail, coming home about three weeks ago to die among familiar surroundings.
On May 10, 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Tucker at Bedford. To this union eight children were born, three of whom are dead, two passing away when quite young and one, Mrs. Minnie E. Wycoff dying but a few years ago.
The surviving children are Mrs. Hattie E. Nash, Conway; Mrs. Clara Clute, Bedford; Mrs. Carrie E. Martin, Marquette, Wyo., Mrs. Hulda E. Dietzel and Harvey Greenlee, St. Joe, Mo.
Mr. Greenlee was known far and wide as a man of honor and integrity. In his home life he was a kind and indulgent husband and father. He was of Scotch descent and he had a thorough contempt for sham and display. His grandfather was a participant in the war of the Rebellion.
The funeral was held this forenoon at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. A. I. Jones. The bereaved wife and children have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 3, 1938 [p. 1]
Greenlee, Former Resident, Dies
Harvey [Ulmer] Greenlee, 57, a former resident of Bedford, died in a St. Joseph hospital Friday, Oct. 28, after having been in ill health for some time. The funeral services were held in St. Joseph Monday and burial made there.
Mr. Greenlee was a son of the late H. [arley] U. [mberfield] Greenlee of Bedford. He is survived by his wife, who will be remembered here as Miss Opha Longfellow. Also by seven children, four boys and three girls. All but two of the children are married.
Attending the funeral services from Bedford were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Longfellow, Dr. and Mrs. Earl Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Nash and daughter.
[Greenlee, Mary Eliza "Mamie"]
Southwest Democrat
Friday January 27, 1888 p. 4
----Died, in Bedford, on Saturday morning, January 21st, at 9 o'clock, Mamie [Mary Eliza], infant daughter of Harley and Mary [Ann Tucker] Greenlee, of typhoid pneumonia, aged 1 year and 8 months. Funeral services were conducted at the residence, on Monday, by Rev. Scott.
On a beautiful time, when heaven's gates were
ajar,
As a ladder of blossoms lent up against a star;
Down its rose-clustered rounds, so dewey and
sweet,
Through rare-scented vapors, strayed two little
feet.
A face so angelic, smiled up to the skies,
Then turned upon earth its soft, dove-like eyes,
And the delicate hands, with the sunbeams
played,
As the baby swung down into earth's light and
shade.
The bright little cherub was but loaned us
awhile,
To gladden our lives with its innocent smile;
It was set in our hearts, like some precious
gem---
Our dainty, wee blossom's fallen off from the
stem.
Again were the beautiful gates left ajar,
And the stairway of flowers shone out from
afar.
Where the dew-drops scatter in musical spray
The immortals have led our sweet angel away.