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Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 4, 1935 p. 3
NEW MARKET
Earl Stogdill Dies In Clarinda
Earl Stogdill, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. [yrus] M. [elvin] Stogdill of the Pleasant Ridge community, died Sunday at the Brown hospital in Clarinda after appendicitis operation. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite church in Shambaugh, Tuesday, conducted by Rev. T. J. Overholt. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. Otha Shepherd and Mrs. Orval Shepherd [Ruby].
New Market Herald
Thursday May 16, 1918 [p. 1]
Stogdill Baby Dies
Arley Leon, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. [yrus] M. [elvin] Stogdill, was born in New Market on March 31, 1917, and died May 7, 1918, aged one year, one month and seven days. The little one had been ill for some time with measles and other complications and despite all efforts to save him passed away. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the home, conducted by Rev. J. H. Hess of the Mennonite church and he was laid away in Memory cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 4, 1935 p. 4
Kathryn Elaine Leighton, infant daughter of Glenn [Milton] and Floris [Hazel] Campbell Leighton, was born March 6, 1935, and died at the home northwest of Bedford Saturday, March 30.
The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. C. Harris and burial was in the Dallas Center cemetery, north of New Market.
Surviving with the parents are three brothers, Harry Edward, Robert Glenn, and Richard Eugene, all at home; also the grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Campbell [Susannah May Adams] of Bedford and E. [lmer] E. [llsworth] Leighton of New Franklin, Mo.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 4, 1935 p. 7
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Potter have been staying at the William Eggers home helping care for Mr. Eggers, who died Friday.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 28, 1935 p. 2
GRAVITY
Gail Jacoby Dies
Gail Jacoby, a former resident of Lenox, died at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas, Feb. 23. Mrs. Jacoby was formerly Miss Nellie Savage of Gravity.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday March 28, 1935 p. 2
Mr. P. [endleton] S. Jackson of Walnut, Kansas, is dead. He was a brother of Mrs. Florence Carlton, and lived out north many years ago. Burial at Lenox, Friday p. m.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 4, 1935 p. 8
LENOX
Former Resident Dies
P. [endleton S.] Jackson, 67, former resident of Lenox, died at his home at Hepner, Kans., March 26. The body was brought to Lenox and funeral services were held in the Methodist church Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Shepherd. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 4, 1935 p. 3
NEW MARKET
Mrs. Anna Rock Died Saturday
Mrs. Anna Rock, 77, died Saturday at the home of her nephew, Fred Bemis, in New Market, where she had been an invalid for years. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. B. Osborne, at the Pruitt Funeral Home in Clarinda, Monday afternoon. Among those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steel, Mrs. Shackleford and Mrs. Edith Green.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday March 14, 1935 p. 2
Mrs. Eli Wilt
Mrs. Etta George [Georgia Etta] Cox Wilt, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cox, was born in Christian county, Illinois, July 14,1865.
She was a devoted bible student, and attended church services regularly until health failed her a few months ago.
She joined the Christian Ch. at Tower Hill, Illinois in 1890, and the Calvary Methodist Church in Taylor County, Iowa, in 1922.
She was married to Mr. Eli [Ulysses Simpson] Wilt on September 9, 1908, at Pana, Illinois, and was a loyal and devoted wife.
She passed away quietly at her home on Wednesday, March 6th, at about 7:30 a. m., at the age of 69 years, 7 months, and 25 days.
She leaves to mourn her death, her husband Mr. Eli [Ulysses Simpson] Wilt, and three sisters: —Mrs. Johnson of Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Carrie Hall, of Portland, Oregon; and Mrs. Tillie Wood of Pana, III.
The funeral service was held at the Arnold Funeral Home, in Lenox, on Thursday, March 7th, at 2:00 p. m., conducted by Rev. J. C. Turner of Clearfield, assisted by Rev. F. L. Shepherd of the Lenox M. E. Church. Interment was in Lenox Cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 14, 1935
LENOX
Mrs. Wilt Succumbs
Mrs. Eli Wilt [Georgia Etta Cox], 69, died at her home Wednesday after a short illness. The funeral services were held at the Wilt Funeral Home, Thursday.
Blockton News
Thursday March 14, 1935 [p. 1]
Mrs. Eli [Ulysses Simpson Wilt [Georgia Etta Cox] died at her home east of Lenox on March 6 at the age of 69 years.
Los Angeles Times
Thursday June 11, 1936 p. A20
Childs. Emily L. [Ingraham] Childs, mother of Carrie Clark, Bonnie Maharry and Gladys Williams of this city; Dorothy Eaikin of Dallas, Or., and Dr. Hal A. Childs of Creston, Iowa.
Radiant Chapter, Eastern Star, services today, 1 p. m., from chapel of Will A. Reynolds, 8340 Melrose Avenue.
Los Angeles Times
Tuesday June 16, 1936 p. A22
Official Death List
(Los Angeles) Age Date
Childs, Emily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 June 10
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday March 28, 1935 p. 3
Mr. Wm. C. [Joseph] Clark, a brother of the late John J. Clark of Bedford, died in San Francisco, Cal, on March 15th. He was about 60 years of age. He was for several years before 1908 the publisher of the Time-Table in Lenox, which had two papers.
Blockton News
Thursday March 28, 1935 [p. 1]
Dies at the Age of Ninety-One
Word was received here last week by relatives of the death Mrs. Elizabeth Rarrick [Rarick], a sister of the late G. [reene] C. [lay] Adkins of this place. Mrs. Rarrick [Rarick] who was far advanced in years, died at the home of her son, Jess Rarrick [Rarick], in Los Angeles, California, on March 16, following a stroke. Mrs. Rarrick [Rarick] formerly lived at Osceola and frequently visited her brother and other relatives here. Burial was made in Forest Lawn cemetery at Glendale, California.
Los Angeles Times
Friday May 17, 1935 p. 24
Rarick. Mrs. Elizabeth H. Rarick, March 16, aged 91 years, of 534 Locust Avenue, Long Beach; survived by sons, Jesse J. [ames], Wyatt W. and Earl E.[lbert]. Funeral services Monday, 2 p. m., First Christian Church, Long Beach. Interment, Forest Lawn. McFadyen Mortuary, directors.
Blockton News
Thursday April 4, 1935 [p. 1]
Isaac Rowe, a long time resident of Jackson Township, died in Bedford March 23 at the age of 71 years.
[Crawford, Margery "Margie" Allender]
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday February 17, 1927
Margie Allender Crawford
Margie [Margery] Allender was born in Carroll County, Ohio, April 20th, 1832, and departed this life near Keytesville, Mo., on Feb. 5, 1927, aged 94 years, 9 months and 15 days. She was united in marriage to J. [ames] D. Crawford on March 8th, 1853. To this union ten children were born, six of whom died in infancy. Those surviving her are Mrs. Ida [Mae Crawford] Banes and J. [ames] A. [llen] Crawford of Keytesville, Mo., L. M. Crawford of Duluth, Minn., and Mrs. H. [enry] E. [dgar] Graham [Jennie Crawford] of Sheridan, Mo. She also leaves six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Her companion preceded her May 27, 1890. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in youth, and united with the M. E. church of which she remained a faithful member all her life. She was a faithful wife, a kind loving mother, and a good neighbor and beloved of all who knew her. From Ohio she removed to Virginia, where she lived for a few years, and then returned to Ohio. From there she came to Missouri in the eighties, and since that time she has lived in Worth and Chariton counties, Mo., and Taylor county, Iowa. The friends all unite in extending sincerest sympathy to the bereaved ones in this hour of their sorrow.
Funeral services were held in the Church of Christ in Isadora, Mo., Feb. 6, 1927, by Challie E. Graham, and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery at the same place.
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday February 17, 1927
Dickson Bailey
Dickson Bailey [Bailie], son of James and Cassandra Bailey [Bailie], was born in Brown County, Ohio, August 18, 1836, and died at his home in Bedford, Iowa, on the morning of the 11th day of February 1927, the last of a family of 7 children. He grew to manhood in Ohio and when he was 20 years of age was united in marriage to Millie A. [nn] Rodman [Redmon], Dec. 2, 1856. They had no children. He responded to the call of his country and like the many other loyal sons of the north and joined the Union army enrolling in the Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Co. E, 89th regiment, Aug. 14, 1862, serving with honor until he was discharged Jan. 13, 1865. After the war, or when about 58 years of age, he and his wife removed to Iowa, locating on a farm southeast of Bedford, where they lived for many years. They established a Christian home, found a home in the Maple Grove M. E. Church where for many years he was a class leader and a leader in the Sunday school. He kept up his attendance at church and Sunday school until his hearing failed. He was a subscriber to and a reader of the C. C. Advocate. While he had no children of his own he gave a home to one of his brotherŐs girls and later again he took a homeless lad in and cared for him for a number of years. His wife passed away about ten years ago, about six years after they had removed from the farm to Bedford. His nearest surviving relatives are: Frank Bailey [Bailie], Bedford, Ia.; Geo. Bailey [Bailie], Denver, Colo.; C. [harles] W. Martin, Bedford, Ia., all nephews. Mrs. Mamie Savage [Mary Eugenia Bailie], a niece, of Salem, Oregon; Mrs. Roy Mickel [Mary Madge Bailie Meikle], a grand niece, of Bedford, Ia.; and Mrs. Carrie Ellis, a niece, of Little Sioux, Ia. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Sunday, Feb. 13, 1927, at 3:00 p. m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. T. Roberts, and the burial was at Fairview cemetery.
[Note: There were two children born of this marriage, Lyman and Ida, both of whom died in infancy. Source: Census records and obituary of Millie Redmon Bailie.]
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday January 25, 1917 p. 8
Mrs. Dickson Bailie passed away on Friday morning following a two daysŐ illness of pneumonia. The deceased had been ailing all winter but her condition did not become grave until the dreaded enemy of mankind singled her out and claimed her for its own.
With the passing of Mrs. Bailie Bedford loses one of its shining examples of patience and forbearance. Living, she taught a lesson that every able bodied and healthy person should cherish and her memory should long find a place in the hearts of mankind. For twenty years Mrs. Bailie had been a constant sufferer from rheumatism and during the last eight years her sole means of moving around was in a wheeled chair. Despite her affliction, she possessed a happy and lovable disposition and those with whom she came in contact became willing and worshiping slaves to her comfort. It has been said that to live and talk with Mrs. Bailie was a joy far beyond description in words and her demise is a cause of deep sorrow and grief to those who were intimate with her in life.
Millie Ann Redmon, daughter of Neville and Rachel [Jane Campbell] Redmon, was born in Brown County, Ohio, October 13, 1837, and passed to her reward at 6:15 a. m., January 19, 1917, at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 6 days. She was united in marriage to Dickson Bailie in December 1856, and they remained in Brown County, Ohio, until March 1867, when they came to Taylor County, Iowa, and located on the farm in Ross Township, which was their home for 42 years. Two children [Lyman and Ida] were born to the union, both of whom died in infancy. In 1908 they left the farm and spent two years with a niece, Mrs. Lute Brubaker, of Shenandoah, Iowa, but longing for old friends and acquaintances, they returned to Bedford, which has since been their home.
When 12 years old Mrs. Bailie was converted under the preaching of Rev. Benjamin Wheat, at Briar Ridge, near Cincinnati and she joined the Methodist church at that time, her future husband entering the membership of the church at the same meeting.
She leaves to mourn her loss in addition to the sorrowing husband and helpmate, three sisters, Mrs. Elvena Carmichael and Mrs. Lew [Louisa] Miller of Brown County, Ohio; Mrs. Dragoo [Mary Jane], of Fairfax, Mo.; two brothers, A. [mzi] C. [ampbell] Redmon, Leavenworth, Kan., and James Redmon of Rome, Ohio; also a niece, Mrs. Lute Brubaker of Shenandoah, and two nephews, Frank Bailie and Charles Martin of Bedford.
The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Saturday afternoon, Rev. Levi P. Goodwin assisted by Rev. J. A. Currie, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.
[BAILIE, MILLIE ANN REDMON]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Tuesday January 23, 1917
Mrs. Dickson Bailie – Millie Ann Redmon, daughter of Neville and Rachel Redmon, was born in Brown county, Ohio, October 13th, 1837. She passed to her heavenly heritage from the home in Bedford at 6:15 a. m., January 19th, 1917, at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 6 days. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. L. P. Goodwin and assisted by Rev. J. A. Currie, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the Bedford cemetery.
She was united in marriage in December 1856 to Dickson Bailie and they remained in Brown county, Ohio, until March 1867 when they came to Taylor county, Iowa, and located on the farm in Ross township, which was their home for 42 years. The two children born to this union both died in early infancy and their love and affection was lavished upon nieces and nephews to whom they gave their tenderest attention.
In 1908 they left the farm and spent two years with a niece, Mrs. Lute Brubaker of Shenandoah, Iowa, but growing homesick for old friends and acquaintances they returned to Bedford, where they have since made their home.
Mrs. Bailie has been a patient sufferer from rheumatism for years. She took to the wheel chair in 1909, while at the home of her niece and has been unable to get around since that time. During these years of invalid life she has been a patient sufferer. Sweetly and uncomplainingly she has borne her affliction. Her general health had been gradually failing for the past four weeks. Tuesday last she was up in her chair for the last time and has been practically unconscious since that date. Her death, like her life, was calm and tranquil, as she slipped away into the better land.
She was converted when only 12 years old, under the preaching of Rev. Benjamin Wheat, at Brair [Briar] Ridge, near Cincinnati. She joined the Methodist church at that time, her future husband also entering the membership of the church at the same meeting. She has since been a faithful, consistent disciple of her Lord, a splendid tribute to the genuineness and definiteness of child conversion, and a worthy revelation of the possibilities of a whole life devoted to the service of her Master. A life of much affliction, but a life that beautifully exemplified the power of an unwavering Christian faith to sweeten and sanctify even the cup of trial and suffering. A loving and devoted wife, a kind and sympathetic friend, a worthy daughter of the Kingdom, she has found rest in the arms of the Saviour to whom she had confided her all and now to her are the joys of the blessed.
She leaves to mourn her loss, the husband who has been her life companion and who has watched over and tenderly ministered to her; three sisters, Mrs. Elvena Carmichael and Mrs. Lew Miller of Brown county, Ohio; Mrs. Dragoo of Fairfax, Mo.; two brothers, A. C. Redmon, Leavenworth, Kas.; and James Redmon of Rome, Ohio, also a niece, Mrs. Lute Brubaker of Shenandoah; and two nephews, Frank Bailie and Charles Martin of Bedford. These, with other relatives and a wide circle of friends we commend to the loving Father's comfort and the Master's tender care.
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday February 17, 1927
Levi Foster
Levi Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi [Joseph] Foster, Sr. [Emily Jane Stobaugh], was born in Nodaway County, Mo., Dec. 27, 1870, and departed this life at his home Feb. 11, 1927, aged 57 years, 1 month and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Sarah Jane Clark, Feb. 28, 1901. To this union was born three children, two of whom died in infancy, and Ethel, who is at home. His father, mother, four brothers, and one sister preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn their loss, his companion and daughter, Ethel, five brothers, [Jacob] Perry, Nelson, Frank, Floyd and Bert, three sisters, Mrs. Rachel [Ann] Auten, Mrs. Emily [Jane] Burns and Mrs. Vesta Hughey [Huey], besides many other relatives and friends. Mr. Foster, better known as "Pete", had lived in Nodaway County all his life. He had been an invalid for almost four years, and had been confined to his bed for 6 months, but bore his suffering very patiently. He was honest and upright in all of his dealings, and was well respected by all who knew him. The many friends deeply sympathize with the sorrowing ones.
Funeral services were conducted at the home Feb. 13, 1927, by Challie E. Graham. Interment was made in the Luteston cemetery.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday February 17, 1927 p. 2
W. [ilson] C. [lyde] Waffle, familiarly known as Clyde, died at Walla Walla, Washington on Feb 3rd, having been ill for only five days. He left this part of the world about 1908 or 1909, and has since been in the west. Messages to the local Masonic and Odd Fellows brought all the information that is available. Clyde was a barber, and when we came to Clearfield in 1907, worked with U. S. Grant in the west side shop. Thomas and Melvin Waffle are brothers, and the mother [Rhoda Smith] died here not many years since.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday February 17, 1927 p. 6
Dr. J. [ames] M. Hendricks, osteopath, died last week at Mount Ayr, aged 66. He was ill but a very short time. Some years ago he practiced in Lenox, and made regular trips to Clearfield for professional duties.
[Stevenson, Maggie Ellen Holbrook]
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday September 19, 1946 [p. 1]
Mrs. Maggie Stevenson
Maggie Ellen Holbrook, daughter of William A. and Sarah Jane Wood Holbrook, was born Aug. 25, 1867, near Nevada, Mo., and departed this life September 10, 1946 at her home in North Clearfield, at the age of 79 years and 16 days.
When quite young, she moved with the family to Taylor County, locating near Clearfield, Iowa. She received her education and grew to womanhood while in the parental home. On September 28, 1887, Maggie E. [llen] Holbrook and Oliver Lock Stevenson were united in marriage. They located on a farm northwest of Clearfield. To this union were born 4 sons and 3 daughters. After 40 years of pursuing the many phases of farm work, Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson moved into Clearfield, Iowa.
She united with the Christian Church of Clearfield in February 1888, being one of its charter members, and was faithful in attendance at church services as long as physical health allowed.
The news of Mrs. Stevenson's death brought sorrow to her many friends in Clearfield who admired her for her many beautiful traits of character. Her first consideration was the training, education and care of her loved ones, and the happiness of her home. Because of her kindness and charity toward everyone, she was held in high esteem by those who knew her.
There survive to cherish her memory—her devoted husband, one son Wayne Albert Stevenson of Sibley, Iowa, one daughter Maud Stevenson of Clearfield. Preceding her in death were 3 sons: Joseph Lee, William Lester and Clarence Earl—and 2 daughters: Lola Pearl and Mable Ruth.
There are also to mourn her departure, two sisters, Katie B. Coleman of American Falls, Idaho and Alice Boatman of Ogden, Utah; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, many other relatives, and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held in the Christian Church, Clearfield, on Friday, September 13, 1946—at 2:00 p. m., conducted by Rev. W. A Purdy of Bedford, a former pastor. Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery.
[Stevenson, Maggie Ellen Holbrook]
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday September 19, 1946 p. 3
From A Distance
Coming to the funeral of Mrs. O. [liver] L. [ock] Stevenson were: — Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Stevenson & daughters Margery and Mary Lou of Sibley, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. E W. Peavey [Hallie Stevenson], Clarkston, Washington; O. W. Stevenson and daughter, Leon, Iowa; Guy Stevenson, Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Seibert of Winterset; Mrs. Hazel Main, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Davis, Walter Butcher, Mt. Ayr.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday February 19, 1948 [p. 1]
Mr. O. L. Stevenson
Oliver Lock Stevenson son of Vincent and Amanda Stevenson was born Oct. 22, 1862 near Richmond, Indiana, and departed this life Feb. 11, 1948 at his home in north Clearfield at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 18 days.
He grew to manhood near Richmond, Indiana, and moved with his family to Taylor County locating near Clearfield.
On September 28, 1887, he was married to Maggie E. [llen] Holbrook. They located on a farm northwest of Clearfield. To this union were born four sons and three daughters. After forty years of farming, Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson moved into Clearfield.
He united with the Christian Church of Clearfield in February 1888, being one of its Charter Members and was faithful in attendance at church services as long as physical health allowed.
Mr. Stevenson will ever be remembered by his sincere Christian character and his staunch adherence to the golden rule.
There survive to cherish his memory: one daughter, Maud Stevenson of Clearfield and one son, Wayne Albert Stevenson, Sibley, Iowa.
Preceding him in death was his wife Maggie Stevenson, three sons: Joseph Lee, William Lester and Clarence Earl and two daughters: Lola Pearl and Mable Ruth.
There are also to mourn his departure three sisters, Mrs. India Stillwell, Payette Idaho; Mrs. Hallie Peavey, Clarkston, Washington, and Mrs. Stillwood, Diagonal, Iowa and two brothers, Mr. J. [oseph] W. Stevenson of Clearfield and Mr. O. W. Stevenson of Carbondale, Colorado; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Saturday Feb. 14th at 2:30 p. m. conducted by the pastor Donald Smith. Interment in Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday February 19, 1948 p. 2
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stevenson and Mary Lou Stevenson came from Des Moines from [for] the funeral of their grandfather, Oliver L. [ock] Stevenson.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday February 19, 1948 p. 2
Don Stevenson of Fort Morgan came to Iowa to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Mr. O. [liver] L. [ock] Stevenson.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday September 26, 1946 p. 2
Thomas R. House
Thomas R. House, son of Richard and Ellen Folvey House, was born near Galesburg, Ill., Oct. 4, 1870, and died at his home in west Clearfield, Sept. 17, 1946, aged 75 yr., 11 mo. 13 days.
He was one of a family of nine children, eight sons and one daughter.
He received his education in the near by rural school and grew to manhood on the farm, living there until 1894, when he came to Taylor County, Iowa. In 1896, he returned to his native state; he lived [there] for ten years, when he again came to Iowa, which then became his permanent home.
On Oct. 20, 1917, Thomas R. House and Lila Mae House were united in marriage, but death claimed his companion August 11, 1918.
Feb. 17, 1927 he was united in marriage to Daisie L. Lyddon.
At all times he followed his chosen occupation farming, with untiring energy and keen interest in its various phases and development. He likewise met his duties of life and obligations of citizenship in a manful way.
Twenty years ago he accepted his Savior and lived a consistent Christian life. He was a faithful member of the Advent Christian Church and enjoyed all the services of the church. His last attendance was Aug. 11 of this year when he and Mrs. House drove to the Camp east of Redding to be present at the Annual Conference.
He was a loving husband, a good neighbor and a loyal friend, also respected by a large circle of acquaintances He will be missed not only in the home, but in the Community where he lived.
To cherish his memory are his faithful wife, two brothers, Harry of Clearfield, Ia., and Fred of La, Plata, Mo., a number of nephews and nieces, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral service was held at the Christian Church, Clearfield, on Friday, Sept. 20, 1946 at 2 p. m. conducted by Rev. Joe Tom Tate of Villisca, Iowa. Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery.