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Blockton News
Thursday March 12, 1914 p. 5
S. B. Hickenlooper Dies.
S. [imon] B. Hickenlooper passed away this morning between 4 and 5 o'clock. Hope of his recovery had been abandoned several weeks ago and during the last few days it was fully realized that the end was near. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church Sunday morning at the usual hour of service, and interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery.
[Hickenlooper, Simon B.]
Blockton News
Thursday March 19, 1914 [p. 1]
Obituary.
Simon B. Hickenlooper was born in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, east of Pittsburg, October 2nd, 1835 and died at his home in Blockton, March 12th, 1914, aged 78 years, 5 months and 10 days.
The deceased was the son of Thomas Hickenlooper and wife [Julia Ann Hawkins] who were the parents of ten children of whom four survive—Cyrus, of Ottumwa, Harrison and Mrs. Robert Whitlock, of Albia, and Thomas H., of Florida.
At the age of 13 he came with his family to Iowa and when 19 years of age he started out to make his own way in the world. He worked in a sawmill in Monroe County, where he entered land, for a time, and in 1857 came to this county, walking all the way. On coming to this county he entered land in Polk Township, which he subsequently exchanged for land in Gay Township, which he improved and retained, with added tracts. At an early day he was associated with Thomas King in conducting a gristmill and sawmill in Mormontown, now Colfax addition to Blockton, and with P. J. Wisdom in a general store business. After a few years he returned to the farm where they remained until twenty years ago last Thursday, the day on which he died, they moved into their home on North Street where they have since resided.
November 24th, 1859, he was married to Miss Ann Eliza King, daughter of John King and wife [Sarah Hankins], of the vicinity of Platteville. To them were born nine children---Mrs. Mary Josephine King, of Alva, Oklahoma; Mrs. Flora Ewart of this vicinity, Nathan Oscar, [Ernest Theo, both living in Des Moines]; George C. [entennial], of Blockton; Mrs. Maude [Blanche] Chaney, of Ames, and Dr. Carl B. [laine], of Winterset, all of whom except Mrs. King were able to attend the funeral. A daughter, Rosalie, died in infancy, and son, Sherman T. [Thomas Sherman], died at his home in Blockton, July 28th, 1911. Besides his companion and surviving children there are eleven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and brothers and sister named and many friends to mourn his departure.
During the Civil War he served as a member of the ÒHome Guards."
At a meeting held at, Platteville in 1860 he was converted and with his companion united with the Methodist Episcopal church, thus fifty - four years of service were given to the church of his choice. He assisted in building the church at Platteville and was and for many years superintendent of the Sunday school at Gay Center and since coming to Blockton has taught a class in the Sunday school or acted as superintendent, filled almost every office in the church that a layman can fill and always to his credit. He attended church services regularly and was always on time. But as he said to us a few days before he passed away: "My Work is done.' Though his active work among us is done the influence of such a life will go on for ages; the real value of such a life to a community cannot be estimated. He will be missed in the home, the church, and society. We can truly apply the words of Charles Wesley to such an existence:
ÒServant of God, well done;
Thy glorious warfareÕs past;
The battleÕs fought, the race is won,
And thou art crowned at last.Ó
Pastor
The funeral took place at the M. E. church, Sunday morning at 11 oÕclock. A great number were in attendance from town and country. The altar was profusely decorated with flowers and foliage while the floral offerings upon the casket were many and beautiful.
Rev. William Mercer preached the funeral sermon and Rev. A. J. Dillinger offered prayer. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, many following the remains to the Òcity of dead.Ó
[Hickenlooper, Simon B.]
Blockton News
Thursday March 19, 1914 p. 4
Harrison Hickenlooper and Miss Carrie Whitlock, of Albia, a brother and niece of the late S. [imon] B. Hickenlooper, attended his funeral here Sunday.
[Hickenlooper, Simon B.]
Blockton News
Thursday March 19, 1914 p. 4
Prof. G. [eorge] A. Chaney of Ames came to attend the funeral of his father-in-law, S. [imon] B. Hickenlooper, Sunday, returning to his duties as an instructor in Ames College. Mrs. Chaney [Maude Blanche Hickenlooper] will remain here for several days.
[Hickenlooper, Simon B.]
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday March 19, 1914
S. [imon] B. Hickenlooper died at his home Thursday morning. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday morning at eleven oÕclock, conducted by Rev. Mercer, assisted by Rev. Dillinger of the Christian church. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Mr. Hickenlooper was among the early settlers here, having lived many years on a farm north of Blockton. Mr. Hickenlooper was a devout Christian. He leaves to mourn his death N. [athan] O. [scar] Hickenlooper, George [Centennial] Hickenlooper, and Mrs. William Ewart [Flora] of Blockton, Dr. Carl [Blaine] Hickenlooper of New Virginia, and a daughter [Mary Josephine King] in Oklahoma. All except the latter were present at the funeral.
[Hickenlooper, Simon B.]
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday March 19, 1914
H. [arrison] C. Hickenlooper of Albia, Ia., has been here several days, called by the illness of his brother, S. [imon] B. Hickenlooper.
[HICKENLOOPER, SIMON B.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, March 17, 1914
S. B. Hickenlooper Dead.
S. [imon] B. Hickenlooper died Thursday morning at his home in Blockton after an illness of many months. Funeral services were held Sunday at the M. E. church in Blockton. Interment was in the Rose Hill cemetery.
Mr. Hickenlooper was an old resident of Gay township, where he owned a good farm, which he brought up to a high state of cultivation and improvement. He was highly esteemed by his friends and neighbors and was several times honored with offices of trust. Several years ago he retired from the farm, moving to Blockton, where he took an active interest in public affairs until quite recently.
[Hickenlooper, George Centennial]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 29, 1961 p. 4
G. C. Hickenlooper Rites June 23
Funeral services for George C. [entennial] Hickenlooper were held at the Blockton Methodist church June 23, and included the following obituary read by Rev. Sidney Sterrett.
George C. [entennial] Hickenlooper, son of Simon B. and Ann [Elizabeth] K.[ing] Hickenlooper was born in Mormon Town, now known as Blockton, Iowa, May 29, 1876. He passed away June 20, 1961 having just passed his 85th birthday.
George spent his childhood in the Blockton-Platteville area. He attended country school, moving to Blockton in 1894, with his parents, where he then attended high school.
He united with the Methodist church as a young man and remained steadfast to the faith of his acceptance during his entire life.
He joined the Fraternal Order, Knights of Pythias in early manhood and remained a true and faithful brother until Blockton lost its chapter.
During the early nineteen hundreds he worked in the northwest on a surveying crew for the Great Northern Railroad when that company put the first rail line through the northern Rockies.
In 1910 he was united in marriage to Amy Preston Blakemore who preceded him in passing on September 4, 1942. To this union were born a daughter, Joanna, who died in infancy; a son, Selden, April 23, 1919.
His passing leaves in sorrow his son, Selden, daughter-in-law, Jeannette, and one granddaughter, Sherri Lynne, all of Las Vegas, Nevada; a sister, Maude B.[lanche] Chaney; a brother, Dr. Carl B. [laine] Hickenlooper, several nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.
His last years were marred by ill health and the last two years were spent in a nursing home.
He shall long be remembered by those who loved and knew him.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday June 28, 1906 p. 8
John G. Russell Dead.
Word was received here Tuesday of the sudden death of Mr. J. [ohn] G. [eorge] Russell, a prominent farmer of Jackson Township. He was plowing in the field at his home and when he failed to come to his supper Tuesday evening, search was instituted and he was found lying unconscious near the hedge fence. He was removed to the house and tenderly cared for, but never regained consciousness, passing away the following morning at 8 oÕclock from apoplexy.
John George Russell was born Oct. 9, 1839, in Canteel, County Tyrone, Ireland, being 66 years, 8 months and 17 days old at the time of his death. He was baptized in infancy and in his youth became a member of the Church of England.
While still living in his native country he was married to Miss Margaret Davidson. Four daughters blessed this union, one dying in infancy, while three, with their mother and three sisters still live.
In 1880 the family moved to America, settling on the same farm and moving into the same house where he died. His upright life and kindly disposition make his loss a heavy one to the neighborhood and the bereaved family have the sympathy of all.
The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at Forest Grove, conducted by Rev. Thompson.
Bedford Free Press
Thursday June 28, 1906 p. 8
Mrs. Adam Wood Dead.
Eliza Jane Boatman was born in Highland county, Ohio, July 20, 1830, departed this life June 22, 1906, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Snyder, aged 75 years, 11 months and 2 days.
She was converted at the age of 17, and united with the M. E. church. She was united in marriage to Adam Woods, Nov. 30, 1848, and to this union four children were born, John H., Samuel, Sarah J. and Maggie E. Samuel died in infancy and Maggie departed this life June 30, 1893. Her husband, two children, seven grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers still survive her. Grandma, as she was called by everybody, has lived a consistent, Christian life and in her earlier days was a zealous worker in the church, but during her later years she has been so afflicted that she has not been permitted to even attend services, but all those who visited her in her home to look at her smile, noticed her patient and kind disposition, need not ask if she still had faith in her Saviour. So while the family today mourns at the departure of one they loved dearly, they feel assured that Grandma is safe in the arms of Jesus.
The funeral occurred from the home of her daughter Sunday, conducted by Revs. Thompson and Jones, and interment was had in Fairview cemetery.
[WOODS, ELIZA JANE BOATMAN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday, June 26, 1906
Death of Mrs. Wood
Mrs. Eliza Jane Wood[s], wife of Adam Wood[s], died at her home in Clayton township on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, age 75 years, 11 months and 2 days.
Mrs. Woods has been ill a long time and her friends have known for months that her days on earth were few and that only with death could come relief from suffering. But whether death comes when the heart beats strong with life or at the end of lingering illness, it is inexpressibly sad. The poignant grief of parting is not alleviated by the knowledge that the parting had to be and in their deep sorrow at the loss of the loved one the bereaved husband and relatives have the sincere sympathy of all.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at East Mission. The interment was at Bedford cemetery.
[Ryan, Jennie Skinner] [Lyddon, Jennie Bicknell]
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday July 10, 1941 p. 4
Bell of the Silent
On last Thursday morning, Mrs. Dan Ryan died at her home in Lenox of a heart attack. She was once Miss Jennie Skinner, and for many years she was resident in Clearfield territory, and later in Creston and Lenox. The funeral was on Saturday at 2:00, with interment in the Lenox Cemetery.
On Sunday afternoon, July 6th, this community was shocked by the very sudden passing of Mrs. George Lyddon [Jennie Bicknell] at her home in east Clearfield. She was rather frail from natural causes, being about 81---but was greeting passing friends from the front porch a few hours before death took her away. Her maiden name was Bicknell, and that was a pioneer family of this community.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday July 10, 1941 [p. 1]
Obituary
Jennie Bicknell, daughter of Thomas and Clara Bicknell born in Centralia, Ontario, Canada, June 6, 1860 and died at her home in Clearfield, July 6, 1941, at the age of 81 years, 1 month, and 1 day.
At Monmouth, Illinois, she was married to George Lyddon, who preceded her in death on March 15, 1935.
To this union were given seven children; three died in infancy and the four remaining, Delbert Eugene, Maude Gertrude, Lee Ellsworth and Iva Pearl. All live in Clearfield and are greatly grieved at the passing of their mother.
After her marriage, she lived for four years near Alexis, Illinois, and then moved to a farm in Iowa one-half mile south of Clearfield on the county line. After a year there, she moved to the old Lyddon home, where she lived for 55 years.
She was a member of the Christian Church, and always enjoyed the services of her church whenever her health permitted.
She was a kind and loving mother, devoted to her home and the thought and care of her children.
Besides her children, she leaves to mourn her loss---five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. They all feel deeply the loss of their grandmother. Two brothers, George and Tom Bicknell of Regina, (Sask) Canada; two half-sisters, Lilly and Anna, of Ontario, Canada; and a half brother, Frank, of California—and many other relatives and friends who are grieved by her sudden death.
The funeral service was held at the home in Clearfield, Tuesday, July 8th. It was conducted by Rev. S. D. Harlan of Van Wert, Iowa, a former pastor. The pallbearers were nephews. Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery.
Bedford Times-Republican
Tuesday December 4, 1923 [p. 1]
Grandma Pierce Dead
Sarah [Cole] Pierce passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Ackley [Ila Zee], Sunday morning, Dec. 2, at 5 o'clock. Funeral service will be held at the Forest Grove church today, Dec. 4, at 10:30 A. M. Funeral cortege will leave the Ackley home at 10; 15. Interment at Forest Grove cemetery.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday September 30, 1937 [p. 1]
OBITUARY
Eperva Williamson passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Sornson [Sorenson], at 6:30, a. m. on the morning of Sept. 22, 1927. The cause of her death was high blood pressure and complications.
Mrs Williamson was born on Oct. 17, 1859 and had reached the age of 77 years, 11 months and 5 days at the time of her death. The place of her birth was Shanghai, Illinois, where she spent her childhood and grew to womanhood.
Eperva Routh was married to Maynard Ben [jamin] Williamson on Jan. 9, 1877 at Shanghai, Ill.
To this union eight children were born, seven of whom survive. Mr. Williamson passed away on Oct. 27, 1922.
Dell [James Delbert], the oldest son resides at Wathena, Kansas; Arthur, in Sheridan, Oregon; Roy in Clearfield, Iowa; Earnest in Nampa, Idaho; [Sarah] Lillie, Mrs. D. [evoy] L. [ee] Smith, of St. Joseph, Missouri; Fred [Otis] of Benson, Minn., and Mrs. Neva [Lucille] Sornson [Sorenson] of Murdock, Minn.
She was baptized and became a member of the Methodist Church at the age of 12 years. In later years, she transferred to the Presbyterian church of Kirkhoven, Minn., where she was a faithful and devoted worker.
Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church, in Kirkhoven, and the body was sent to Clearfield, Iowa, for burial in the family lot, beside her husband.
She had one brother living---Dave Routh of Clearfield; one sister, Mrs. M. M. Palmer of Galesburg, Illinois.
There [are] ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services here held at 1:30 p. m. on Saturday, conducted at the Methodist church by the late pastor, Rev. W. C. Henn of Fontanelle, Iowa. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday September 30, 1937 [p. 1]
Sarah Ann Wilson
Sarah Ann Morrison was born in Westmoreland county, Penn. on June 11,1838, and died at her home in Clearfield, Iowa, Sept. 21, 1937, aged 99 years, 3 months and 10 days.
She was married to Isaac Wilson on June 21, 1857, and to this union were born six children. The two oldest, both boys, died while yet young. The four surviving are: —Irvin of Clearfield, Frank of Chicago, Mrs. Marcella Maple of San Francisco, and Mrs. Lillie May Jackson of Salt Lake City, Utah. There is one granddaughter, Mrs. Maud Shotwell, of Utah. Her husband preceded her in death thirteen years ago last June.
The deceased, with her husband and family, came to Louisa county, Iowa, but later lived for some time in Pittsburgh, Penn., and at St. Louis, Mo. They came to Taylor County in the fall of 1874, and soon after bought the farm two miles west of Clearfield, and this was their home until they moved into Clearfield.
While they resided in Louisa County, Mrs. Wilson united with the Christian Church.
Because of failing health and strength, she has been confined to her home of late years. Her last illness was of short duration.
So another name is added to the roll of the departed pioneers who lived to see this part of the state developed from virgin soil to a rich and productive farming community.
The funeral service was held at the home on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. S. D. Harlan, pastor of the Church of Ch., conducted the service of respect, and the interment was made in the Lenox Cemetery.
[Curry, Susanna Catherine Rommel]
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday September 30, 1937 [p. 1]
Mrs. Cyrus Curry
Susanna Catherine, second child of Henry and Anna Payne Rommel, was born near Wataga, Illinois, on March 15th, 1855 where she lived with her parents until Feb. 26,1880 when she was united in marriage to Cyrus M. Curry.
They made their home for three years near her childhood home. In March 1885, they came to Conway Iowa, residing near there for six years.
In the spring of 1891, they moved to the home where she has spent most of her years excepting some ten years in Clearfield. To this union was born four children—Cyrus Henry in the old home, Jessie May who died at one year, Bessie A. Mercer of Mt. Ayr, and Flossie Lee Nickle of Clearfield. One stepson, Will Curry of Ellendale, N. Dakota was raised to manhood in the home.
Seven grandchildren, two sisters and one brother are left to mourn one most dear, Mrs. Geo. Faulkner, Miss Cisily Rommel and Harry Rommel, all of Wataga, Ill.
Mrs. Curry united with the Methodist church in Wataga when a girl. Upon coming to Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Curry placed their membership in the Methodist church of Greenwood where it always remained. Mrs. Curry is almost the last charter member. Much of its success was due to their devoted lives.
Her husband preceded her in death Nov. 13th, 1918.
Life has never been the same to Mrs. Curry since his going and that of a dear granddaughter, Edna May Mercer.
She has often expressed her wish to go and be with them.
For the last four years she has been cared for in the old home by her son and wife, Harry and Mabel Curry, except for brief visits to her daughters.
Mrs. Curry was ever ready to lend a helping hand in sickness or sorrow, leaving her own task unfinished.
Her father, mother, and four brothers preceded her in death.
In the dawn of a beautiful day, after more than four score years and two, she was found peacefully asleep on Wednesday, Sept. 22nd, 1937.
Her favorite hymn was ÒStepping in the Light,Ó and it was sung by the ladies quartet during the service.
Funeral services were held at the old farm home, Rev. W. C. Henn conducting the service. Interment was in the family lot in the Conway Cemetery.
[Curry, Susanna Catherine Rommel]
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday September 30, 1937 p. 2
Those coming from a distance for the funeral of Mrs. Catherine Curry Included: Mrs. Lee Faulkner, Miss Rommell, Mr. and Mrs. Hughie Hendricks, from Galesburg, Illinois; Lute Faulkner and Ed Clark, Creston; Lily Powell and W. M. Pitman, Corning, Ia.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday September 30, 1937 [p. 1]
John Wax Dies
John Wax, 68, oldest brother of George O. Wax, died last week. The funeral was on Friday at Rolfe, Iowa. Those going up from this section were George Wax, Mr. Bonebrake of Diagonal and Guy Parker of Redding.
A nephew, Ray Wax, and his friend, Miss Guelda Stall, brought George home on Saturday. Deceased was a Clearfield boy in his youth, though he long since went to northwest Iowa, Humboldt County.
New Market Herald
Thursday June 19, 1930 p. 2
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harris, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas [Leroy] Harris [Sarah Ann Eggers] attended the funeral of Weller Eggers Wednesday, Mr. Eggers being a brother of Mrs. Harris.
New Market Herald
Thursday June 19, 1930 p. 3
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson received the sad news of the death of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Anderson, who passed away at a hospital in Des Moines Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and their son-in-law, A. O. [Oliver Austin] Herriman of Lenox, left Wednesday morning for Chariton. They have the sympathy of all in their sorrow.
New Market Herald
Thursday July 3, 1930 [p. 1]
Young Life Answers Final Call to Rest
Viola Maines Died Friday Evening After Short Illness.
This community was greatly shocked and pained last Friday evening when word came that Miss Viola Maines [Mains], only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ora Maines [Mabel Ammons], had died that evening at her home northeast of New Market.
She had been ill but a few days and few people had learned of her illness before her death was announced. Her sickness was not considered of a serious nature and we understand she suffered an internal hemorrhage, this being the cause of her sudden demise.
The sincere sympathy of the entire community goes out to the grief stricken parents and brothers in their hour of extreme sorrow.
Viola M. Maines [Mains], the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ora Maines, was born in Page County, Iowa, October 30th, and departed this life following a brief illness of only four days on Friday afternoon June 27th, 1930, at the age of 13 years, 7 months and 27 days.
Viola moved with her parents when only two years old to her present home northeast of New Market, remaining there the rest of her short life.
Her days were short but long enough for their fragrance to be twined about the hearts of all who knew her. Her moral character was of the highest. She was a good girl, a kind sister and a devoted daughter. Her quiet and gentle disposition endeared her to all who knew her and with perfect trust in Jesus Christ as her Savior she went quietly out at the call of the Lord to her place above.
She leaves to mourn their loss her parents, four brothers, Wendell, Leonard, and Weldon at home and one married brother Wesley of Gravity, Iowa, two grandmothers Mrs. Amelia J. Maines of Villisca and Mrs. F. [ranklin] P. Ammons of Cumberland and other relatives, friends and neighbors.
Funeral services were conducted at the home at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. Frank Gardner, pastor of the Church of Christ of Gravity, interment being made at the Dallas Center Cemetery. Her funeral was largely attended by her many friends, the casket being covered by a deluge of beautiful flowers.
Friends and relatives from a distance attending the funeral were Mrs. F.[ranklin] P. Ammons, Mrs. J. D. Corbitt, Mrs. L. J. Groves of Cumberland, Iowa, Mr. Fred Grover and daughter Genevieve of Massena, Iowa, Mrs. Clyde Cowell and daughter Rene of Des Moines, Mr. Dave Moyer and four sons, Clyde, Clifford, Reuben and James and wife and two sons of Nebraska City, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Newman and daughters Ruby, LaDonna and Beulah of Red Oak, Raymond Maines and wife of Shenandoah, Sterling Maines, wife and baby, Sebring Maines, Riley Maines, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Maines and sons Forrest, Earl and Faye of Villisca.
ÒTis hard to break the silver chord
When love has bound the
heart;"
'Tis hard, so hard, to say the
words
"Must we forever part?"
Dearest loved one, we have laid
thee,
In the peaceful graves embrace;
But thy memory shall be cherish-
ed
Till we see thy heavenly face.
New Market Herald
Thursday May 9, 1918 [p. 1]
Jas. Marsh Dies
Jas. Marsh, an old and respected citizen of North Dallas died suddenly Wednesday morning. He arose as well as ever and went out to milk the cows. Shortly after he went out his grandson came over and found him in a semi-conscious condition. He was taken to the house where he shortly passed away. It is supposed he was stricken with paralysis, he having had a stroke several years ago. Funeral will be held Friday afternoon in the church at Guss.