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New Market Herald
Thursday December 1, 1921 p. 3
Bob Edwards Dead
Bob Edwards, a former well known resident of this community, but for the past several years living near Clarinda, died last week at Iowa City from cancer of the stomach. He was an honorable man and good citizen, and counted his friends by the hundreds. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family. Funeral services were held Saturday in Clarinda in charge of the New Market lodge of Odd Fellows of which he was an honored member. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery.
New Market Herald
Thursday March 2, 1916 [p. 1]
Obituary - David E. Clayton
David E. [lzy] Clayton died at his home in Polk Township Monday evening. He had not been well for some time yet his condition was not thought serious.
David E. [lzy] Clayton was born in Washington County, Ohio, July 17, 1836, and was reared to manhood there upon a farm. Attaining his majority he bought a home in Iowa, coming here in 1858, driving a team for a man moving to Gentry County, Missouri. Later he came to Taylor County and worked on a farm but being ambitious he bought four yoke of steers and began breaking prairie in Polk Township. In 1862 he traded his teams for 240 acres of Polk township land. While visiting his mother in Ohio he enlisted as a member of Company G, Ninety-second Ohio volunteer infantry. Having a creditable military record and took part in many important battles, he was mustered out, honorably discharged and returned home.
February 3, 1866, he was married in Perry County, Ohio, to Miss Harriet E.[lizabeth] Griffith. Following their marriage they came to Taylor County and located on the land Mr. Clayton had previously bought. Staying on this place for two years, they sold out and bought a tract further to the north. In 1869 he sold that property and took up his abode upon the place where he has resided ever since. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Clayton were born three sons and a daughter, Ora G.[riffith] of Polk Township, Mary H. [annah] Scrivner of Craig, Mo., Alva J.[efferson] of Polk Township.
Mr. Clayton was a member of the Siam Methodist church and a member of the Sedgwick Post, No. 10, G. A. R. He was one of Taylor CountyÕs best-known farmers and was loved and respected by all who knew or ever associated with him.
[CLAYTON, DAVID ELZY]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, February 29, 1916
Pioneer of Polk Township Succumbs
David E. Clayton Passes Away At His Home Monday Night. Well Known Over County—Came to Iowa in 1858 and Located in Polk Township—Served in Civil War And Then Returned.
David E. [lzy] Clayton, numbered among Iowa's pioneers, died at his home in Polk township last evening. The news of his death was surprising to a host of his friends in Bedford who, although knowing that he had not been well, did not realize that his condition was serious.
David E. [lzy] Clayton was born in Washington county, Ohio, July 17, 1836, and was reared to manhood there upon a farm. Attaining his majority he bought a home in Iowa, coming here in 1858, driving a team for a man moving to Gentry county, Missouri. Later he came to Taylor county and worked by the month on a farm but being ambitious he bought four yoke of steers and began breaking prairie in Polk township. In 1862 he traded his teams for 240 acres of Polk township land. While visiting his mother in Ohio he enlisted as a member of Company G, Ninety-second Ohio volunteer infantry. Having a creditable military record and took part in many important battles, he was mustered out, honorably discharged and returned home.
February 23, 1866, he was married in Perry county, Ohio, to Miss Harriet E. [lizabeth] Griffith. Following their marriage they came to Taylor county and located on the land Mr. Clayton had previously bought. Staying on this place for two years, they sold out and bought a tract further to the north. In 1869 he sold that property and took up his abode upon the place where he has resided ever since. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Clayton were born three sons and a daughter, Ora G. [riffith] of Polk township, Mary H.[annah] Scrivner of Craig, Mo., Alva J. [efferson] of Polk township and Elzie E., also a farmer of Polk township.
Mr. Clayton was a member of the Siam Methodist church and a member of the Sedgwick Post, No. 10, G. A. R. He was one of Taylor county's best known farmers and was loved and respected by all who knew or ever associated with him.
[Note: The birth year on his headstone is 1837.The same obituary was published in the Bedford Times-Republican, March, 2, 1916.]
[CLAYTON, DAVID ELZY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 2, 1916
NEW MARKET – David Clayton, an old resident of Mason township, died at his home one mile northeast of Siam. He was an old soldier and belonged to the Upton G. A. R. Post in New Market.
[CLAYTON, DAVID ELZY]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, March 7, 1916
NEW MARKET – David E. Clayton died at his home in Polk township Monday evening. He is survived by his wife and four children. They are Ora G. Clayton, Alva J. Clayton and Elzie E. Clayton, all of Polk township; and Mary H. Scrivner of Craig, Mo. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Siam Wednesday.
New Market Herald
Thursday March 2, 1916 [p. 1], 8
Gravity and Vicinity
Mrs. Delilah [Ann Moore] Kysar died at her home here Thursday afternoon, Feb. 24 at about two o'clock. She has been almost a life long invalid and the last year has been bedfast. She has reached the ripe old age of 79 years and 13 days. Her husband, John Kysar, soldier in the Civil war, died 14 years ago, since which time she has lived with her sons. She was the mother of four: Chas. of Alva, Okla.; Fredrick, Oliver and George of Gravity, all of whom were with her at the time of her death.
[KYSAR, DELILAH ANN MOORE]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 2, 1916
GRAVITY – Charles Kysar of Oklahoma was called here the latter part of last week on account of the illness and death of his mother.
Grandma Kysar died Thursday at her home here, after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Interment at Gravity cemetery.
[KYSAR, DELILAH ANN MOORE]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, March 7, 1916
GRAVITY – Mrs. John C. Kysar died at her home in Gravity Feb. 24 and the funeral services were held at the Christian church in Gravity Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. C. Hatcher, pastor of the First Baptist church at Bedford. Interment was made in the Gravity cemetery.
New Market Herald
Thursday March 10, 1921 p. 3
Little One Called
Ray Eugene the infant son of James F. [ranklin] and [Alice] May [Garner] Hamilton was born Sunday February 27, 1921 at Yuma, Colo., and departed this life Saturday March 5, 1921 after only a few hours sickness. He leaves to mourn his loss, father, mother and two brothers and a host of relatives and friends. His little body was brought back to New Market, Ia., thence to Graceland cemetery where a short service was held, conducted by Rev. Weber of Gravity. His little form was buried beside those of his two little brothers, there to await the coming of Him who said "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.Ó
[White, Margaret Jane Holland]
New Market Herald
Thursday March 3, 1921 p.3
Obituary
Margaret Jane Holland was born near Greenville, Tenn., June 6, 1866. Married to George W. [ashington] White April 1st 1882. To this union were born two sons, Benjamin and Alexander, who with the bereaved husband survive. She came with her family to Page county, Iowa, in the fall of 1900. For about eleven years she made her home on a farm 3 miles south east of Clarinda where on February 28th she passed peacefully away.
Years ago she united with the Christian church in the faith of which she lived and died.
Besides the immediate family she leaves two brothers and one sister, Jackson Holland and Mrs. Nancy Matthews of Tenn., and Jacob Holland of New Market, and four grand children.
Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Jos. Penn. Interment in Memory cemetery.
New Market Herald
Thursday March 3, 1921 p.3
Obituary
Cornelia Ceola Hicks was born January 2, 1904, in Page county Ia., and passed away Saturday evening February 26, 1921, at the home of her father, R. [ufus] M.[artin] Hicks, in Clarinda.
She was united in marriage to Lawrence Pella, March 25, 1920.
Besides her infant child she leaves to mourn her loss her devoted husband, a loving father and mother, three brothers Homer, Dale [Martin] and Delbert, also a grandfather, A. [lonzo] L. Seavey of North Platte, Nebr. There are also many relatives and friends who were bound to her with the ties of endearing love.
Cornelia was a girl that commanded the highest respect among those who knew her and to those of her dear ones she gave out the winsomeness of a true, devoted and loving soul.
The funeral was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. [ufus] M [artin] Hicks [Ethel Seavey] Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery.
New Market Herald
Thursday December 5, 1918 p. 3
Harold Chaney Dead
Harold, the ten-year-old son of W. [illiam] T. Chaney, passed, away Sunday morning after a short illness from the flu. Funeral was held Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Douglass and interment was in Memory cemetery beside his mother [Pearl Hanson] who died about four years ago. Harold was born in New Market Jan. 19, 1908, and all his life had been spent here. He was a universal favorite among his friends and his death is a sad bereavement to his sorrowing father and friends. Because of the disease from which he died no public funeral could be held but his friends sent many beautiful flowers and floral offerings.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 5, 1961 p. 4
Mrs. Charles Hart Dies At Clarinda
Mrs. Charles Hart, a former resident of the Gravity-Conway area, died at Municipal hospital, Clarinda on December 30.
Funeral services were held at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Villisca, Monday. January 2. Rev. Frank L. Greenwood of the Gravity Methodist church officiated. Burial in the Villisca cemetery.
Mabel Caroline, daughter of Henry and Anna Nelson, was born May 29, 1885 in Page County, Iowa and passed away at the age of 75 years, seven months, one day.
She lived in Montgomery and adjoining counties most of her life, except for the past several years in Taylor county.
On March 30, 1910 she was united in marriage to Charles [Evert] Hart of Villisca. They observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary in March of 1960. To this union two sons were born: Bernard and Glenn.
She leaves her husband; the two sons, Bernard Hart of Frankfort, Ind., and Glenn Hart of Fresno, Calif.; one grandson, Edward; one granddaughter, Mary Louise of Fresno, California; one brother, Albert Nelson of Malvern; one sister, Mrs. Maude Strain of Pittsburg, Calif.; several nieces and nephews.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 5, 1961 p. 4
Gravity
Friends were saddened this past week to learn of the death Mrs. Chas. Hart [Mabel Caroline Nelson] at Villisca. Funeral services were held in Villisca on Monday, Jan. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Hart had lived for a number of years at their farm home about 31/2 miles east of town. She had been in poor health for several months.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 5, 1961 p. 4
Pfander Funeral At Sharpsburg Church
Last
rites for W. H. Pfander were held at the Presbyterian church in
Sharpsburg Thursday afternoon, December 29. Rev. E. M. McGehee, pastor
of the church officiated. Burial was in Washington cemetery at Gravity.
W. [illiam] H. [enry] Pfander, son of Abraham [Gottlieb] and Elizabeth [Ann] Colville Pfander, was born April 27, 1866 in Page county, Iowa,
near Clarinda and passed away Dec. 26, 1960 at Municipal hospital in Clarinda,
at the age of 94 years and eight months.He
was married to Olpha Eleanor Cree on August 25, 1887 at Mt. Etna, Iowa. To this union eight children were born.
While living in Page County, he became a member of Rose Hill church. In March
1903 he moved his family to Taylor County, locating 21/2 miles west of
Sharpsburg. Later he moved his church membership to the Presbyterian Church at
Sharpsburg.
He was preceded in death by his wife and three daughters, Rilla Ann Akers, Hattie V., Zenith L. Wilcoxson. Also by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Those left to mourn his passing are Ira Pfander of Creston, Mrs. Grace Strong of Bedford, Cloyd Pfander of Gravity, Myrtle Hartshorn of Cincinnati, Iowa, Burl [Joseph] Pfander of Coming; 27 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren, 21 great great grandchildren.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 5, 1961 p. 4
Harry A. John, 66, Dies In Accident
Harry A. John, 66, of Glendale, Arizona, a native of Bedford, Iowa, died December 18 after being involved in a traffic accident. His death came after he had returned to his home from the accident, apparently uninjured, according to word received by relatives and friends here.
According to the newspaper article about his death, John was driving his car, making a left turn into a private drive, when his car was struck by a pickup truck. The man passenger in the John car was thrown to the pavement and died soon after from injuries suffered in the accident.
Memorial services were held on December 22 in Glendale, Arizona with interment in Memory Lawn cemetery at Phoenix, Arizona.
Harry John was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank John [Zettella Kieffer], residents of the Bedford community many years. He was a nephew of Mrs. W.[alter] A. Houck [Susie Esther John] and a cousin of Mrs. Paul Simpson [Hilda Dowlin] of Bedford.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 5, 1961 p. 6
OBITUARY - Ettie L. Snyder
Ettie Lourena Snyder, daughter of J. [ohn] H. [enry] and Jennie G. Snyder, was born November 5, 1885, and passed away at the University hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, December 16, 1960, at the age of 75 years, one month, nine days.
She spent her entire life in Taylor County, living on a farm east of Bedford and at 1102 Lone Mountain Street in Bedford.
She united with the East Mission church at an early age. She devoted her life to the care of her aged parents, other relatives and friends.
She leaves to mourn her passing a sister, Mary Sharp; a brother, Will Snyder of the home; brothers, John Snyder of Regina, Sask., Canada, Glen Snyder of Bedford; a half-sister, Jessie Jenkins of Omaha; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, a sister, Mrs. Carrie Cover; brothers, Clyde and Leland Snyder.
Funeral services were conducted at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, Dec. 18 with Rev. Ivo Randels of Des Moines, officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
ATTEND SNYDER RITES
Those attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCandliss, Mrs. Doyle Mingus, Lexington, Nebr.; Leo Snyder, Pine Bluff, Wyo.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Sharp, Waterloo, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Jay Snyder, Diagonal; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Snyder, Sidney; Mrs. Russell Hegwood, Mrs. Harold Sharp, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coulter, Corning; Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, Hopkins; Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Johnson, Mrs. Jr. Wyman, Miss Barbara Snyder, Omaha.
[McFarland, Minnie Sophia Livingston]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 5, 1961 p. 7
Obituary
Minnie S. McFarland
Minnie Sophia Livingston was born August 21, 1872 in Fulton County, Illinois and died Dec. 20, 1960 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T.[homas] A. Scott [Ruby] at Knoxville, Iowa, at the age of 88 years. She came to Iowa with her family at an early age and they settled in Page County near Clarinda.
She was united in marriage to John William McFarland on Sept. 7, 1892. Most of their married life was spent at Gravity and Blanchard.
Preceding her in death were her husband; one daughter Vera [Louise], Mrs. [Lloyd] Darrel Reed; and two great grandchildren.
Surviving are Mrs. T. [homas] A. Scott [Ruby] of Knoxville, Mrs. Nerine Green of Sun City, Ariz., Mrs. W. [illiam] R. [ay] Brookman [Maude] of Clarinda, Mrs. Dan Leonard [Lona] of Corning, C. [laude] W. McFarland of Sun City, Ariz, and one brother, Henry Livingston of Clearmont, Mo.; also 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Dec. 22, 1960 from the Roland Funeral Home in Corning with Rev. Brown Garlock officiating. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 5, 1961 p. 7
BARKER INFANT DIES
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Barker of east of Bedford, Thursday, December 29, and died a few hours after birth. She was named Linda Marie and is survived by her parents, seven sisters and brothers.
Graveside services were held at the Clearfield cemetery with the Pastor of the Clearfield Methodist church officiating.
Iowa South-West
Saturday February 27, 1875
Died
In Bedford, Iowa, February 20th, 1875, Frank Merriam, youngest child of W.[illiam] F.[rank] and H. [annah] B. [Snow] Walker of cerebral spinal inflammation---aged 1 year and 9 month.
Bellville Weekly, Bellville, Ohio, please copy.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 20, 1933 [p. 1]
Mrs. Walker Dies
Mrs. W. [illiam] F. [rank] Walker [Hannah B. Snow], who had been in ill health for several years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Schuyler at 1:15 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Had she lived another month she would have been ninety years old. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 4 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by the Order of Eastern Star, and assisted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Burial was in the Bedford cemetery.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday April 27, 1933 p. 8
Mrs. Ashcraft Dies Thursday
Mrs. W. [arren] D. Ashcraft [Louisa Arnold] aged 90 years, 8 months and 17 days, passed away at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Kemery this afternoon. She had been in ill health for several years.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon of this week at the Wetmore Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Graceland cemetery. Rev. M. R. Talley will perform the last rites.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday April 6, 1933 [p. 1]
JOHN McNEESE DIED AT HIS HOME WEDNESDAY
John [Henderson] McNeese, age 75, died of pneumonia Wednesday at his home southeast of Bedford. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p. m. at the Wetmore Funeral Home, Rev. C. M. Crowell officiating.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday April 13, 1933 p. 2
John H. McNeese
John H. [enderson] McNeese was born in Gentry County, Mo., October 15, 1858, and passed to his eternal home on Wednesday afternoon at 3:39 o'clock, March 5, 1933, aged 74 years, 5 months and 20 days.
He was married to Tabitha Jane Parsons November 26, 1882. To this union twelve children were born: Georgie McNeese and Mrs. James [Thomas] Malby [Lillie Belle], State of Washington; Mrs. Rollie McNeese [Clara Elizabeth], Blockton, Iowa; James O. [scar], Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Frank [Earl] Sleep [Mary Orleen], Hopkins, Mo.; Henry McNeese, Bedford, Iowa; Mrs. John [William] Dawson [Susie Opal], Bedford, Iowa; and Jesse, [William] Clifford and Dorotha at home. Two children died in infancy.
Mr. McNeese was a kind neighbor, kind in all his dealings, always pleasant to meet and made many friends.
For five years he had been in poor health, but it was not until March 15th his wife became worried about his condition. All has been done that home and medical skill could do to bring him back to health, but to no avail.
Mr. McNeese has three brothers, Henry [Hatcher] McNeese of St. Joseph, Mo., and Granever and Jeff [Jefferson Davis] McNeese of Denver, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Will Parsons [Mary Jane] of Skidmore, Mo. One sister preceded him in death in 1928.
Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell, pastor of the First Baptist church. Burial was made in the Bedford cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 6, 1933 [p. 1]
J. H. McNees Dies
J. [ohn] H. [enderson] McNees died at his home east of Bedford at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. He had been ill with pneumonia for several weeks. The funeral services will be held at the Wetmore Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, conducted by the Baptist pastor, Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Burial will probably be in Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 13, 1933 [p. 1]
Funeral services for John H. [enderson] McNeese, who died at his home east of Bedford Wednesday afternoon, April 6, were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
Mr. McNeese was born in Gentry County, Mo., Oct. 15, 1858. He was married to Tabitha Jane Parsons Nov. 26, 1882. To them were born twelve children, two of whom died in infancy. Surviving with the wife are the ten children, Georgie McNeese and Mrs. James [Thomas] Malby [Lillie Belle] of Washington, Mrs. Rollie McNeese [Clara Elizabeth] of Blockton, James [Oscar] McNeese of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Frank [Earl] Sleep [Mary Orleen] of Hopkins, Mo., Henry McNeese and Mrs. John [William] Dawson [Susie Opal] of Bedford, Jesse, Clifford, and Dorothea at home. There are also three brothers and one sister, Henry [Hatcher] McNeese of St. Joseph, Mo. , Granever McNeese, Jeff [Jefferson Davis] McNeese of Denver, Mo., and Mrs. Will Parsons [Mary Jane] of Skidmore, Mo.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday April 6, 1933 p. 4
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Richey and two children and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hargin and two children, all of Shenandoah, attended the funeral services of Mrs. P. [erley] A. [rthur] Blake [Hollie Powell], Sunday.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday April 6, 1933 p. 4
Mr. and Mrs. Perley Richey of Clarinda attended the funeral services for Mrs. P.[erley] A. [rthur] Blake [Hollie Powell] in Bedford Sunday.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday April 6, 1933 p. 4
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pitman of Corning drove to Bedford services for Mrs. P.[erley] A. [rthur] Blake [Hollie Powell].
Taylor County Herald
Thursday March 30, 1933 [p. 1]
MRS. P. A. BLAKE PASSED AWAY TODAY
Mrs. P. [erley] A. [rthur] Blake [Hollie Powell] passed away at her home in Bedford this (Thursday) morning at 10 o'clock.
Mrs. Blake was 57 years old. The funeral is to be held Sunday at the Methodist Church at 2:00 o'clock P. M., Rev. M. R. Talley officiating.
Interment will be in the Conway cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 6, 1933 [p. 1]
Services Held for Mrs. Blake Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. P. [erley] A. [rthur] Blake, who died at her home in Bedford Thursday morning, May 30, were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley. Burial was in the Conway Cemetery.
Hollie G. Powell was born near New Windsor, Ill., Oct. 10, 1875. When about two and a half years of age she moved with her parents to a farm just east of Conway. This was her home until 1903, when she moved with her parents to Bedford. She was married to Perley A. [rthur] Blake March 20, 1906. To them was born one daughter, Lucile, who with the husband survives.
Mrs. Blake was a lover of home and yet found time to help in the store when needed. She became well known to the people of the town and community and had many friends and acquaintances over the entire county. For several months she had not been well but it was not until late in the year that her condition was thought to be of a serious nature.
She began her Christian life when quite young, uniting with the Methodist church at Conway, transferring to the Bedford Methodist church after her marriage.
Surviving with the husband and daughter are three brothers, Bert Powell and Clint Powell of Conway and Cliff Powell of Omaha, Nebr. There is also one nephew, Earl Powell of Corning and a niece, Mrs. Bessie P. Ford of Gray, Canada.