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Bedford Times-Press
Thursday May 4, 1933 p. 5
Carl Swap Dies
Carl Swap, 56, died at his home in Arcata, Calif., yesterday, according to a message received in Bedford by his brother, John Swap. No particulars are known in regard to his illness. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Marian and Kathryn and two sisters, Mrs. B. E. Morgan and Mrs. Malissa McKinley, all of California, and the brother in Bedford.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday May 18, 1933 p. 4
FORMER RESIDENT DIES
Carl Swap Succumbs at Home in California
Carl Swap died at his home in Arcata, Calif., Wednesday, May 3, following a short illness of infection in the throat and complications. He was born in Bedford, Iowa, Nov. 5, 1876. He served in the Spanish American war with Company I, 51st Iowa Volunteers.
Shortly after his return from the Philippines, he went to California to make his home, and had resided there since, conducting a sporting goods store at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife and two daughters, also a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Mabel Johnson of Azusa, Calif., two sisters in California, and a brother, John Swap of Bedford. He was preceded in death by a son, who died a number of years ago.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday May 18, 1933 p. 5
Carl Swap
Carl Swap was born in Bedford, Iowa, November 5th, 1876, and grew to manhood here. He was a member of Co. I, 51st Iowa Volunteers and served through the Philippine insurrection.
Soon after returning from the Philippines he went back west to California where he engaged in business and has lived there ever since.
He passed away May 3, 1933, at his home in California after a short illness from throat infection, which also infected his kidneys.
He leaves to mourn, a daughter by his first wife, Mrs. Mable Johnson of Azusa, Calif.; also, his second wife and two daughters. A young son preceded him in death a few years ago.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday May 4, 1933 p. 6
GRAVITY
Mrs. Nellie [May] Berry passed away at her home west of Gravity Saturday. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 10 o'clock Monday morning. The body was taken to Indianola for burial.
[Mahaffey, Franklin "Frank" Coats]
Taylor County Herald
Thursday May 4, 1933 p.6
GRAVITY
Frank [lin C.] Mahaffey passed away at the home of his son, Hawley [Newton], near Lenox, Sunday. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Gravity Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.
[Mahaffey, Franklin "Frank" C.]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday May 11, 1933 p. 3
Gravity
L. [ambert] A. [ndrew] Mahaffey of Sterling, Colo. and [Loren] Lige Mahaffey of Fleming, Colo., who attended funeral services held here Tuesday for their father, Frank Mahaffey, left Tuesday evening for their homes.
[MAHAFFEY, FRANKLIN COATS "FRANK"]
Clarinda Herald Journal, Thursday, May 4, 1933, [p. 1]
Gravity Citizen Dead
Gravity lost one of their respected citizens in the death of Frank Mahaffy. The funeral services were held at Gravity Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Mahaffy is a brother of Mrs. Newt Millhone of Clarinda, living 1 1/2 miles east of Gravity. He has long been one of the outstanding citizens of his community.
[MAHAFFEY, FRANKLIN COATS "FRANK"]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 4, 1933
GRAVITY - Frank Mahaffey Dies
Succumbs Following Stroke of Paralysis
Frank Mahaffey died Sunday morning at the home of his son, Hawley Mahaffey, near Lenox.
Mr. Mahaffey suffered a stroke of paralysis some months ago and had been in poor health since.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Gravity Methodist church, conducted by Rev. E. V. Felt. Interment was in the Gravity cemetery.
[MAHAFFEY, FRANKLIN COATS "FRANK"]
Lenox Time Table (Lenox, Iowa), Thursday, May 4, 1933
Franklin C. Mahaffey Died Sunday Morning
Franklin C. Mahaffey, 75, died Sunday morning at the home of his son, Hawley Mahaffey, west of Lenox. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church in Gravity, conducted by Rev. F. L. Shepherd of Lenox, assisted by Rev. Felt of Gravity. Burial was made in the gravity cemetery.
Pall bearers were old neighbors: Lewis Coy, Mr. Hall; Frank Fleming, Lewis Morley, Chas. Hargadin. and Nelson Savage.
Obituary – Franklin Coats Mahaffy was born July 21, 1857, near Decatur, Ohio. When a boy of sixteen years, he came with his mother, brothers and sister to Iowa, settling in Henry county, his father having passed away before that time. He had lived in Henry county from 1873 until 1876, when he and his brother, Andrew, came to Taylor county, settling on the farm east of Gravity where he lived for fifty years.
December 22, 1880 he was married to Minnie Millhone, daughter of the late Lambert Millhone of Clarinda. To this union were born a daughter and three sons, all of whom are living, as follows, Miss Frances of Clarinda; Lambert Andrew of Sterling, Colo., Hawley Newton of near Lenox, and Elijah Loren of Fleming, Colorado.
The wife, Minnie Mahaffey departed this life, October 8, 1919, since which time he has lived with his children, coming from the Colorado home of his sons, last December, to that of his son, Hawley, where he has been steadily failing in health and where he has received the most thoughtful and tender care. Besides the four children he leaves five grandchildren and a great grandchild. He was a most patient sufferer, always seeming so grateful for every attention. He passed away just before 6 o'clock, Sabbath morning, April 30, 1933, being at the time of his death, 75 years, 9 months and 9 days of age.
It was a comfort to his loved ones to know that he passed away quietly in his sleep, after four months of intense suffering. He was the last member [of] his father's family to go. Mr. Mahaffey was a kind father and husband, a thrifty and energetic man and one of the staunch pioneers of Taylor county.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 1, 1970 p. 5
Attend Rites Here for Hawley Mahaffey
Those from out of town who attended funeral services here for Hawley [Newton] Mahaffey included:
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fisher, Brush, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Mahaffey, Sterling, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Boltinghouse, Sewell, Ia.; Willard Lewis, Seymour, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Baxter, Britt, Ia.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Baxter and family, Villisca; John Harold Baxter and Mrs. Leoma Beckett, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Brummett, Daleville, Alabama; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kessler, Creston.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brummett, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Livingston, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Foster, Edith Wallenhaupt, Roy Hazleton, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Thummel and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Woldruff, all of Clarinda.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 1, 1970 p. 6
Hawley Mahaffey Rites Sunday In Bedford
Funeral services for Hawley Newton Mahaffey, 82, of Bedford, were held Sunday, Dec. 28, at the United Methodist Church in Bedford conducted by Rev. Darrel Draper. Mr. Mahaffey died in Saint Francis Hospital in Maryville December 25, 1969. Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity.
Hawley N. [ewton] Mahaffey, son of Franklin and Minnie Milbone Mahaffey, was born May 5th, 1887 near Gravity, Iowa. Except for four years in Union County and 20 years in Wayne County the rest of his life was spent in Taylor County.
His entire life was spent on the farm until he retired 11 years ago and moved to Bedford, where he resided until his death.
He was married to Beulah Baxter Feb. 26, 1908, and they had 61 wonderful years together.
He joined the Methodist Church at an early age and was an active member.
Mr. Mahaffey was the last member of a family of four, one sister, Frances, two brothers, Lambert [Andrew] and [Loren] Lige.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday September 30, 1982 p. 4
Beulah M. Mahaffey Last Rites Were Held September 25
Funeral services for Mrs. Hawley N. (Beulah) Mahaffey, 92, of Bedford, held September 25 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Rev. James Dale and Rev. Carl Cummings. Mrs. Mahaffey died in St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Mo., September 21, 1982. Interment was at Washington Cemetery, Gravity, Ia.
Beulah Baxter Mahaffey, daughter of Charles and Mary [Frances] Shellabarger Baxter, was born near Muscatine, Iowa May 11, 1890. She moved to Taylor County with her parents where she attended school, and then taught school for a short time.
On February 26, 1908 she was united in marriage to Hawley N. [ewton] Mahaffey and they lived on a farm until they retired and moved to Bedford in 1959. Most of their life was spent in Taylor County with the exception of four years in Union County and 20 years in Wayne, Co.
She has lived a Christian life since her conversion at a Billy Sunday meeting. She was a long time and faithful member of the Bedford Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hawley, on December 25, 1969, and by all her brothers and sisters. Those who had lived to maturity were brothers Burton, Theodore and John Baxter. Her sisters were Alta Banning and Ora Clem.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister-in-law, Pearl Baxter, Bedford; brother-in-law, Everett Clem, Bradenton, Fla.; nieces and nephews: John and Doris Baxter, Omaha, Nebr., Mildred and Dwight Davidson, Bedford, Homer and Betty Baxter, Britt, Iowa, Dean and Nancy Baxter, Denver, Colo., Bette and Tom Elsey, Tulsa, Okla., Ralph and Lucile Banning, Mountain Home, Idaho, Dorothy and Walt Kienenberger, Dodson, Montana, Calvin and Ruby Mahaffey, Sterling, Colorado, Dorothy Hyatt, Keokuk, Iowa, Bob and Helen Clem, Creston, Iowa, Berdine Robertson, E1 Paso, Texas; dear friends, Lewis and Dorothy Walker, Bedford; many great nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.
Beulah was privileged to be able to live in her own home until the last few days of her life. Her next-door neighbors, Dorothy and Lewis Walker, were so good to look after her and she appreciated them and all her good neighbors so much.
She had many, many friends, was always cheerful, never complained, did not find fault and always counted her blessings and thanked God for them. She enjoyed all her family and friends so much and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those from a distance who attended the Beulah Mahaffey services were: Ralph and Lucile Banning, Mountain Home, Idaho; Calvin and Ruby Mahaffey, Sterling, Colo.; Homer and Betty Baxter, Britt, Ia.; John and Doris Baxter, Omaha, Nebr.; Dick, Lois and Todd Lee, Churdan, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Gold, Mrs. Catherine Evans, Seymour, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Willard Lewis, Casa Grande, Ariz.; Paul and Dorothy Brummett, Shenandoah, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kessler, Creston, Ia.; Mrs. Ralph Huntington, Corning, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Johnson, Clarinda; Marvin and Ethel Woldruff and Jackie Norris, Blockton; John Houston, Kathy Roush, Hopkins, Mo.; many from the Gravity and Lenox area.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 11, 1935 p. 7
GRAVITY
FRANK MAHAFFEY DIES
Receives Injuries While Trucking Cattle to Market
Word was received here Saturday that Frank [L.] Mahaffey, of Fleming, Colo., son of Mr. and Mrs. L. [ambert] A. [ndrew] Mahaffey [Nellie Mae Fleming], formerly of Gravity, had been injured while taking a truckload of cattle to market. He drove up to an oil station, and fell in the doorway in a dazed condition. He was taken to his home, where he died Sunday morning. It is not known exactly what happened to the young man to cause the serious condition. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Fleming of near Corning, Mrs. Maude Posten and son Lyle, and George Fleming of Gravity left for Fleming Sunday to be present at the funeral services on Monday.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday March 2, 1933 p. 7
M. S. Rogers
M. [elvin] S. [eymour] Rogers, 91 years old, one of the five remaining Civil War veterans of this community, passed away Tuesday night about nine o'clock, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tommie Utter [Carrie Marie], northwest of town.
Mr. Rogers has been in failing health for several years. A few years ago he was in the hospital at St. Joseph, Mo., where he submitted to a serious operation. He apparently came through this operation surprisingly well and for a time appeared much better. The past year he has failed rapidly and has been able to come to town only a few times during the year. The past few days his strength gradually left him and the end came peacefully about nine o'clock Tuesday night.
Frank Akers, one of the other civil war comrades of the deceased, and himself past 90 years old, drove out with some friends and visited Mr. Rogers during the afternoon of his death. Mr. Akers says that he is not certain that his old comrade recognized him.
The funeral will be held Friday at two o'clock, in the Gravity Christian church and interment will be made in the family lot at Ladoga cemetery.
—Gravity Independent.
Gravity Independent
Thursday March 2, 1933 p. 3
Obituary – M. S. Rogers
Melvin Seymour Rogers, the son of John and Zylphia Rogers, was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, September 28, 1841, and departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tommie Utter northwest of Gravity, February 21, 1933, at the age of 91 years, 4 months and 21 days.
He was united in marriage to Hannah R. Stevens on January 4, 1866. To this marriage union three children were born: —Charles W., who died early in life, Frank S., of Owanka, S. Dak., and Mrs. Carrie [Marie] Utter of Gravity, Ia.
In 1869, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers left their home in Ohio, and migrated to Iowa, and settled on the farm, 3 miles northwest of Gravity, that is now the home of his daughter, Mrs. Utter. This place has always been the home of Mr. Rogers and to him it was home, even since his companion passed away 30 years ago.
On August 29, 1864, Mr. Rogers enlisted in Company G., 88th Regiment, Ohio Infantry of the Union army of the Civil War and served until July 3, 1863, when he was discharged at Camp Chase, Ohio. He was a member of Sedgwick Post No. 10, G. A. R. at Bedford, Iowa.
Those who are left so mourn the passing of this our aged citizen, are the son, Frank S., of Owanka, South Dakota; the daughter, Mrs. Carrie [Marie] Utter of Gravity, Ia.; 16 grandchildren; 18 great grand children; and other relatives; 4 comrades of the Civil War, who are left in this vicinity, and many friends.
Funeral services were held in the Christian church here at two 'clock Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R. V. Felt, pastor of the local M. E. church. Interment was made in the Ladoga cemetery. Two comrades of the Civil War were present at the funeral, G. L. Brookman and Frank Akers. A company of American Legion men from here, assisted by Legion men from Bedford, also attended the funeral service and a firing squad had a part in the service at the grave.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 2, 1933 p. 4
Gravity
M. S. Rogers, Civil War Veteran, Dies
Funeral services for M. [elvin] S. [eymour] Rogers, civil war veteran, who died last Tuesday evening about nine oÕclock a the home of his daughter, Mrs. T.[homas] M. [organ] Utter [Carrie Marie], west of Gravity were held Friday afternoon at the Christian church conducted by Rev. R. V. Felt, pastor of the Gravity Methodist church. Burial was in the Ladoga cemetery, beside the wife, who preceded him thirty years before.
Two civil war comrades, Frank Akers and G. L. Brookman, both past ninety years of age, were present at the funeral. Mr. Rogers had passed his ninety-first birthday. Mr. Konecne and Mr. Richardson, the two remaining Civil war veterans were unable to be present on account of ill health.
Several world war soldiers of both Gravity and Bedford took part in the services, the firing squad taking part in the service at the cemetery.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday March 9, 1933 p. 5
GRAVITY
Melvin [Seymour] Rogers, one of Gravity's old soldiers, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Utter [Carrie Marie], Feb. 21, at the age of 91 years, 4 months and 21 days.
Blockton News
Thursday March 9, 1933 p. 4
Obituary
Nancy Elizabeth Wood was one of the eight children of John and Anna Wood. She was born near Isadora, Mo., Jan. 11, 1859, and passed away at her home in Grant City, Mo., Feb. 28, 1933, at the age of 74 years, 1 month and 17 days.
She was one of the first pupils who attended school in the Prairie Star district, and continued reading her favorite book, the Bible, which she loved, until the end.
She was united in marriage to T. [heopolis] H. Wall June 30, 1897. To this union was born two children, one dying in infancy, and C. [leo] C. Wall of Chicago, Illinois, and a foster daughter, Mrs. Harold Hall, of Grant City, Mo. [She] also leaves one brother, Joseph R. Wood, of Grant City, and a number of other relatives and friends.
When a young woman she united with the Christian church and always remained a faithful Christian and devoted home-lover and church worker. She was loved and respected by all who knew her.
The funeral services were held at the Isadora Christian church March 2, conducted by Challie E. Graham.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 9, 1933 p. 2
Clearfield
DAVID A. PARR DIES
Had Been Clearfield Resident Since 1902
David A. Parr died at his home Sunday morning, February 26. He had been seriously ill for several months. He had been a resident of Clearfield since 1902.
He leaves five children, one daughter, Mrs. Edith Smith of Burlington, Iowa, and four sons, Thomas, Don, Jay and L. [awrence] O. Parr.
Funeral services were held at the Crew Funeral Home, Wednesday forenoon, with Rev. J. C. Turner of the Methodist church conducting the service.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday March 2, 1933 [p. 1]
David A. Parr was born Mar. 6th, 1862, at Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana, the son of John A. and Rhoda Talkington Parr. His father served in the Union Army, and died in the service. His mother passed away at Garden Grove, Iowa, in 1899.
David A. Parr and his family moved to Garden Grove in 1894, and then came to Clearfield in 1902. He has lived since in this community, in business during most of the years since he came.
He was the father of six children, five of whom are living. Anna Parr Kerns died [in] 1915. Those surviving their father are: Mrs. Edith Smith and the four sons--Thomas R., D. [on] M., L. [awrence] O., and J. [ay] C. Parr.
While at Garden Grove, he became a member of the Methodist Episc. Church, and was for several years active in church work at that place.
Funeral services were held at the Crew Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 1st. Rev. John C. Turner of the Methodist Ch. conducted the service. Many of the friends and neighbors were assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to a worthy friend. Interment was in the Clearfield Cemetery.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday March 2, 1933 p. 2
Mr. Jay Parr, for some years of Denver, Colorado, came at once when notified of the death of his father, David A. Parr, which occurred at about ten o'clock, Sunday morning.
Clearfield Enterprise
Thursday March 2, 1933 p. 2
Thos. Parr of, Lamar, Colorado, arrived on Monday afternoon, called by the death on Sunday of Mr. David A. Parr, his father. Thos. used to work on the Enterprise, but has been for many years a printer in good shops in the Southwest.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 16, 1933 p. 4
BLOCKTON
WATSON SHAFFER DIES
Is Father of Ray Shaffer of Blockton
[Baxter] Watson Shaffer [Shafer], father of Ray [Martin] Shaffer [Shafer] of Blockton, died at his home east of Redding Saturday night.
He had been in poor health for some time. The funeral was held at Middle Fork Tuesday afternoon and burial was made in Middle Fork cemetery. Rev. W. H. Warrior conducted the services.
Among those attending from Blockton, in addition to the relatives were Mrs. O. J. Loutzenhiser, Mrs. R. D. Loutzenhiser, Mrs. Mattie Miller, Mrs. Keith and W. D. Link.
Blockton News
Thursday March 16, 1933 [p. 1]
B. W. Shafer Dead
B. [axter] W. [atson] Shafer, of near Redding and father of our townsman, Ray M. [artin] Shafer, died at his home Saturday evening following a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday.
Blockton News
Thursday March 16, 1933 p. 4
Baxter Watson Shafer was born Nov. 22, 1860,in Rockbridge County, Va., and departed this life at his home March 11, 1933, being 72 years, 3 months and 19 days of age.
He came to Iowa in 1875 with his father, two sisters, two brothers, and an aunt, who cared for them after the death of his mother Nov. 22, 1870. He often spoke of his mother's prayers. He was converted and accepted the Christian faith when seventeen years of age.
He was married to Martha E. [lizabeth] Waugh Feb. 4, 1883, and moved to their present home near Redding, where he passed away, March 4, 1884. To this union eight children were born, two dying in infancy and John W., who died Jan. 22, 1919, during the flu epidemic.
Those mourning his death and were at his bedside at the time of his death are his wife, Martha E. [lizabeth] Shafer; children, Mrs. Maude Glendenning and Mrs. Eunice Norris of Redding; Mrs. Mabel Motsinger, of Grant City; Ray [Martin] Shafer, of Blockton, and Chelsea Shafer, at home; 14 grandchildren; two brothers, James Shafer, of Coyle, Oklahoma, and Robert Shafer, of Redding; one sister, Mrs. Ella Main, of Des Moines.
Funeral services were held at the Middlefork church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior, and interment was made in the Middlefork cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 7, 1974 p. 3
Ray M. Shafer, 84, Last Rites Held January 29
Funeral services for Ray M. Shafer, 84, of Bedford, held January 29, at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr.
Shafer died at his home in Bedford January 27, 1974. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton.
Ray Martin Shafer, son of [Baxter] Watson Shafer and Martha Elizabeth Waugh Shafer, was born April 5, 1889, near Redding in Ringgold County, Iowa. He lived his entire life time in Ringgold and Taylor Counties.
In 1909 he was united in marriage to Mary Defenbaugh and to them two children were born, a daughter, Lois, and a son, Archie.
In 1930 he was united in marriage to Grace Shearer who died in 1951.
In 1954 he was united in marriage to Maude Reed who died November 17, 1969.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother.
Left to cherish his memory are the daughter, Lois Stephens, of Blockton; son, Archie Shafer, of Denver, Colo; three grandchildren, Robert Stephens, Mary Dreier and Jack Shafer; eight great grandchildren; two sisters; Eunice Morris of Mt. Ayr, and Mabel Motsinger of Grant City, Mo.; other relatives and many friends.
He was a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church and attended as long as his health permitted.
Ray was a kind and considerate father, grandfather, brother, friend and neighbor, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 7, 1974 p. 3
Hazel Ulmer, 69, Dies in Denver
Graveside services for Mrs. James H. (Hazel Golding) Ulmer, 69, of 86 Grant St.,
Denver, Colo., formerly of Bedford, were held January 25 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Mrs. Ulmer died January 22 at Denver General Hospital.
She was born June 28,1904, in Bedford, attended Bedford schools and was graduated from Bedford High School in 1922.
On March 24, 1923, she was married to James H. [arley] Ulmer in Bedford. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Ulmer is survived by a son, Harlan F., Modale, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Martha) Hall, Owatonna, Minn., and Mrs. Gene (Beatrice M.) Payne, Plantation, Fla.; a brother, Rex Golding, Branson, Mo.; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.