Mrs. Mary Ann Snodgrass was born in Butler county, Pennsylvania, Dec. 28, 1851 and. died at her home four miles north of Lenox on November 28, 1917 at the age of 65,years and 11 months.  She was married to Wm. Gray March 6, 1878. To them six children were born; Elmer Ellsworth, Dayton, Texas; Jesse Elliott and Mrs. Myrtle Hanna, of Ellendale North Dakota; Mrs. Zetta Hawthorne, of Afton and Alvin and Perry of Lenox. She came to Adams county in 1880 where she resided until her death. Mr. Gray, the husband, died September 2, 1899. Mrs. Gray united with the Presbyterian church early in

life and lived an earnest Christian life, gathering to herself many devoted

friends who will ever remember her kind face and kind words. She leaves beside her children, a brother and sister and eight grandchildren. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Miles, at Lenox Presbyterian

church on Sunday, December 2, and was attended by more than could get into the church building. The sermon text was Psalms 35:14: "I bowed down

heavily as one that mourneth for a mother.”

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 6, 1917

Hall, Dan –

The funeral of Dan. Hall was held at the church [Fairview] last Thursday

afternoon. A large crowd was in attendance showing that the deceased had a number of old friends here, even though he had been gone for a number of

years, having moved from here to South Dak. He died very suddenly, death being caused by apoplexy. The Odd Fellows attended in a body, he being a

member of that organization

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa December 6, 1917

Hamblin, H. K. –

H. K. Hamblin, an old, and respected resident of Taylor county, died in the Cottage hospital, Creston, Tuesday noon. Mr. Hamblin submitted to an operation a few days prior to his death in hopes that his life might be spared but it proved unavailing. Mr. Hamblin is well known throughout the county. For four years he was county treasurer, having held that office preceding the present incumbent.  He was 65 years of age at the time of his death.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 22, 1917

Hewitt, Rebecca –

Mrs, Rebecca Hewitt, wife of J. B. Hewitt, died Tuesday morning at 1:30, after a four months' sickness from hardening of the arteries. "Grandma" Hewitt, as she was familiarly called by the neighbors, all of whom loved her, was born December 1, 1837, [Note correction below]  in Wayne county, Ohio, near Madisonburg.  She was married at this same place, to T. B. Hewitt, February 12, 1860, and they came to Van Buren county, la. in 1866, and to the farm four miles south of Lenox in 1871, where they resided until 1900 when they moved to town to the present home place in West Lenox.

To this union were born six children, four of whom are living, namely: Mrs. Mary Colegrove, Francis Marion Hewitt, Clement De Forest Hewitt and

Mrs. Minnie D. Hall, all of whom were present at the death bed except Mrs. Colegrove. Besides the children 21 of the 28 grandchildren survive the. deceased.

Mrs. Hewett was one of the most faithful and devoted Christians.  She united with the Presbyterian church in Van Buren county in 1868. After coming to Taylor county she attended the Fairview church, southwest of Lenox, and only when the roads were impassible or sickness prevented did she miss riding those nine miles to church with her family in the big wagon. She united with the Lenox Presbyterian church as one of the seven charter member on August 31st, 1873, and she has ever continued the .same faithful, dependable attendant upon the Sabbath School and morning services, giving encou- ragement and inspiration by her presence to the successive pastors who noted her presence when many younger in years, stronger and living much nearer church were absent. She was also a faithful and devoted wife and

mother, and those who live after her will many times rise up to call her blessed.

The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the church under the direction of her pastor, Rev. N. R. Miles.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 16, 1917

Hewitt, Rebecca -

In the obituary of Mrs. J. B. Hewitt, in last week's issue, the date of birth should have read, "Dec. 1, 1836," instead of "Dec. 1, 1837." Mrs Hewitt was past 80 years of age at the time of her death. This error was not made in this office but we gladly publish the correction.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 23, 1917

Hewitt, W. H. -

Vlllisca.—While his wife, daughter and son-in-law looked with horror on

the scene, W. H. Hewitt, a prominent business man of Massena, was killed in Villisca by a fast Burlington train, while stepping out of the way of one train and directly in front of the other.  The party had driven to Villisca for a visit. Mr. Hewitt had alighted from the auto and was watching a freight train. "Here comes the fast mail," someone cried, whereupon Mr Hewitt stepped back and directly in front of the freight train and was hit.  His neck was broken. Besides the widow and daughters, Mrs. Arnold, the deceased leaves a brother, Max Hewitt, with whom the elder Hewitt was in business in Massena as manager

of the Pennsylvania Consumers Oil company.  Mr. Hewitt was 56 years of age.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 11, 1917

Kane, Thomas –

The funeral of Thomas Kane, who died in Galesburg, Ill. August 20th, was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Potts, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Brehm, of .Kent, officiating: Burial was made in the Morgan cemetery. Mr. Kane was past 87 years of age and we understand was formerly a resident of Union county.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 23,1917

Manroe, Elonzo P. –

E. P. Manroe, one of the old residents of the town passed away at his home early Tuesday morning.  The death of Mr. Manroe was no surprise as he had been afflicted with an incurable disease for a long time and during the past

year had been confined to the home a greater part of the time. Funeral

services will be held today from the Church of Christ, Rev. F. C. McCallon, the resident pastor, officiating. The body will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery. Obituary will appear next week.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 15, 1917

Manroe, Elonzo P. –

Elonzo P. Manroe was born in Sandusky, Ohio, Aug. 25, 1851, and departed this life Nov. 13, 1917, aged 66 years, 2 months and 28 days.

When a small boy he moved with his parents to De Witt county, Ill., and was married in Farmer City, Ill., on July 29, 1865, to Mahala Jane Hurley.

Four children blessed this union three of whom survive, one little son, Charles William, having died on Christmas Day, 1887. The other children are Melvin Claude, of Sweetwater, Texas, who was unable to attend the last services,

Alta May Hudson and Walter Rolla, both of Lenox.

Mr. Manroe was among the early settlers of Lenox, having moved his family here in 1881.  All the remaining years of his life were spent here, with the exception of seven years spent in Texas.

Besides the wife and children, Mr. Manroe leaves two little grandchildren, Eunice Virginia Hudson and Keith Murray Manroe, of whom he was exceedingly fond.  There are two sisters, Mrs. Belle Deaver and Mrs. Mary Simmer, and one brother, John W. Manroe, all of this city, besides a number

of nephews and nieces who were present during his last hours and who regret his going from them.

He united with the Church of Christ in 1890 and was a regular attendant at the church services until late years when the ravages if an incurable disease kept him at home. Short funeral services were conducted by Rev F C McCallon at the late home at 2 o'clock Thursday, Nov. 15, for the benefit of Mrs. Manroe who was unable to attend the service at the Church of Christ at 2:30.  A large number of loving friends were present at this hour. 

Interment was made in Fairview Cemetery by the side of his little son, who had gone on thirty years  before.  “He lived this life as he understood it.”

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 22, 1917

Mercer, L. E. -

A recent issue of the Daily Free Press (Ventura, Calif.) gave account of the death of L. E. Mercer, whose former home was in the vicinity of Lenox and who moved from here to Ventura in 1884.  Mr Mercer’s birth place is in Ohio where he spent the first ten years of his life.  Moved to Illinois and there made his home until 1874 when he came to Taylor co. and settled on a farm just north of Lenox.  In 1884 he moved to Ventura, Calif. where he has since made his home.  During his stay in the west he has been engaged in the bee business—he and his partner owning a large apiary.  Mr Mercer leaves a wife and four sons, also a brother, Will Mercer of Ottumwa, who is well known to many of the Lenox people.  He was related by marriage to E. E. Rhodenbaugh, whose first wife was a sister of the deceased.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 8, 1917

Norris, James Frank –

Corporal Frank Norris was born at Yates City; Ill., December 7, 1895. When three mouths old his parents and family moved near Lenox, Iowa.  They moved to Van Wert, Iowa in the spring of 1908 and the, following year they

moved to Ladoga, Iowa. 

When 20 years of age he enlisted from. Gravity, under the call of the

president, in the National Guards June 24, 1916.  He served at Brownsville, Texas in Company K, 3rd Regiment.  He was honorably discharged from the National Guard  with “excellent character” and inducted into the regular Army July 14, 1917.  He was appointed Corporal in Company K, 168^th U S Infantry, Rainbow Division.  He sailed from Camp Mills October 14, 1917.  He was wounded in action in Chateau Thierry,  July 27^th and died in Field Hospital No. [?] at 5 am  July 29, 1918.  The greater part of his life was spent near Lenox.  He leaves a mother, a brother and five sister to mourn their loss.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 19, 1918

Norris, James Frank –

The remains of Corporal James Frank Morris, among the first Taylor county boys who gave their lives in the great world war arrived at Gravity last Friday

and services were held in the park at Gravity Sunday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Johnson. The Legion boys were there from all parts of the county. It was one, if not the largest funeral ever held in that little city. The number that attended was estimated at about one thousand, who were

present to pay their last respect to the young man who gave his life that the world would enjoy freedom.

Obituary

Corporal James Frank Norris of Company K, 168th U. S. Infantry, was born at Yates City, Illinois, December 7, 1895 and was fatally wounded at the world's most significant battle, Chateau Thierry, July 27, 1918, and died in base hospital 112, July 29, 1918, being 22 years, 7 months and 22 days old. Most of his life was spent in Taylor county, where he received his education. June 24, 1916, he enlisted in Co. K, at Corning, Iowa, and went to the border, where he remained until February 20, 1917. When the United States entered the world war he enlisted at once and became recruiting officer at Gravity. Early in September he with the famous 168th went from Des Monies to Camp Mills, L. I.  The company was in France on Christmas day. Early in February he went to the front where he remained in active service until he was gassed in June and

went to the hospital where he sufficiently recovered, so that he returned to the front July 14th, and went into battle on the Champaign front, and continued in active service until he made the supreme sacrifice and gave his

life for World democracy at Chateau Thierry. He was a young man of excellent character, and highly respected by all who knew him. He was a fearless leader, and had the confidence of all who knew him.

He leaves a mother, one brother and five sisters, and many comrades and friends who deeply feel the loss. of a loving son, affectionate brother, courageous comrade, and obliging friend.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 28, 1921

Orr, Simon B. -

Simon B. Orr was born in Cambridge, Ohio, Oct. 31, 1856, and died in Lenox, Iowa, Aug. 6, 1917. The death was caused by chloritis. He was taken

suddenly ill Saturday morning and by Monday morning he was insensible to all things earthly.

During his younger years he lived in Chicago. When grown to manhood he went to Gerlaw, III., where he was engaged in farming.

On Feb. 5, 1884, he was united in marriage to Alice M. Dunn, of Monmouth, Ill. In 1886 they moved to Minden, Nebr., where they lived until 1900 when the

family moved to Lenox which has since been their home.

Early in life Mr. Orr made a profession of his faith in the United Presbyterian church of Gerlaw and was a faithful attendant upon the services of the church until recent years when failing health caused him to desire the quiet of the home. The following are left to mourn his loss. The wife and seven children:

Mae Elizabeth, Mrs. Margaret Ethel Kreiger, Alma Gertrude, Elmer Allen, Florence Eva, Myrtle Irene, Bernice Mildred and two brothers and two sisters who live in Chicago, Wm.  and Adolph Orr, and Mrs. Lizzie West and Mrs. Mollie Simons.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. L Davidson, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 10 a. m.  The interment was in Fairview cemetery. The text of the funeral

sermon was: "For I Know That He is Able to 'Keep that "Which I Have Committed Unto Him Against That Day."

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 16, 1917

Powell, Thomas –

Thomas Powell, for many years a resident of Stringtown neighborhood,

passed away, at his home, last Friday, and was buried in Fairview cemetery Sunday afternoon.  Funeral services were held in the Striugtown church. Mr.

Powell was a native of England where he was born 62 years ago.  He leaves a wife and several children.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 22, 1917

Reed, David N. –

David N. Reed, sixteen year old son of Mr and Mrs. D. B. Reed, died at the family home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on August 17. The body was brought to Lenox by the father, funeral services held at the home of J. H. Reed Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Holmes, and burial made in Fairview Cemetery.

David Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Reed, was born in Taylor: county, Iowa, August 29, 1901, and died at his home in Idaho, Friday, morning, August 17, 1917, aged 15 years, 11 months and 19 days. He leaves to mourn his death, his father, his mother, two sisters, Pearl and Louise, and one brother Charley. His oldest sister departed this life four years ago.

David was of a lovable disposition and readily made friends wherever he went. He was an inspiration to his immediate associates. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, having united with that organization at Idaho

Palls three years previous to his passing away. He had active relation with the Sunday school. He accepted with willing spirit such duties as were assigned him as a member. He will be greatly missed by his class. Besides his immediate family, he leaves a host of friends to deplore his untimely taking away. His death was caused by typhoid fever, after a little more than two weeks sickness. The body was brought to Lenox for burial.  Funeral services

were held at the home of relatives six miles northeast of town, Monday afternoon, conducted by the pastor of the Lenox Methodist Episcopal church.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 23, 1917

Reed, Harald Jennings –

Harald Jennings,Reed was born May 17, 1898 and died after a brief  illness at his father's home south of Lenox, at 12 o'clock, Thursday night, Sept. 6,1917, age 19 years, 3 months and 20 days.

He leaves to mourn his loss his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs.W. M. Reed, and three sisters; Mrs. W. J. Fattig, Mrs. Frank Rood and Mrs. John Schultz, all of Lenox, Iowa, and all present with him in his last hours of suffering.

Harald was a boy with a cheerful disposition and liked by all who knew him. He had been a cripple all his life but bore up under his affliction with a smile and a kind heart. He never was more cheerful than when he could make some one else happy. His last illness was only a few days but his suffering was very great until God saw fit to take him home.  He will be greatly missed in the old home, as there will always be a vacant place that no one else can fill. His life long affliction only served to draw nearer to him the hearts of his kinfolks who through these years by night and by day ministered to his wants with unvarying kindness.

The funeral service was conducted by Rev. A. L. Davidson in the United Presbyterian church Sabbath morning. The subject of the sermon was, “the Christian's Death day is Better Than His Birthday." The interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

The Lord Hath Given and the Lord Hath Taken Away. Blessed be the Name of the Lord." In this beautiful spirit of submission to the Will of the Divine Father the kindred dear and the friends bow to Him Who does all things well.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 13, 1917

Simmer, Carroll –

Carroll Simmer, five year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Simmer died yesterday morning after an illness of a few days.  The exact nature of the illness which caused death has not been made known to the writer.  Burial will be made in Fairview cemetery this morning.  Sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved family.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 22, 1917

Stevens, Chas. –

The death of Chas. Stevens, of the firm of Stevens & Taylor, occurred at his home Tuesday, Sept. 4, after a lingering illness. Funeral services were from the

home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Currie, of the Presbyterian church. [Bedford Items]

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 13, 1917

Stevens, Mary –

Mrs. Mary Stevens died at her home in east Bedford Oct. 2.  The funeral took place Thursday, conducted by Rev. Goodwin.  Mrs. Stevens was a widow

and a pioneer resident of Taylor county. Her son Chas. Stevens, passed away a month previous to her death.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 11, 1917

Wainwright, S. –

A telegram Tuesday afternoon to the relatives here stated that S. Wainwright had died at one o’clock pm at the summer house at Biloxi, Miss.  An earlier telegram had given the information that Mr Wainwright was critically ill and S E Wainwright had gone to the bedside of his father arriving the day before death came.  Another son whose home is at Alexander, La. was with the father the last days of illness.  The body was taken to Tilton, Poweshriek co., Ia., for burial, that being the old home.  Mr Wainwright for the past ten years has been making him home in the south during the winter months and through the summer at Okoboji, occupying a cottage on lake front.  He was past 78 years of age at the time of his death.  Obituary will be found in next issue.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 6, 1917

[Unfortunately, the next issue was not available in the archives.]

Williams, Nancy D. Mullen King –

Nancy D. Mullen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Mullen was born at Winfield, Iowa December 16, 1861.  At the age of 12 she moved with her father to Union county near Kent where she grew to womanhood.  She was married to Madison King in 1879; from this union one child was born--Warren King, who died at the age of one year.  In 1884 the husband was killed in an accident of the Burlington railroad.  After the death of her husband and child Mrs King removed to Nebraska where she lived for 3 years.  In July 1887 Mrs King was married to Robert Williams and moved to Kansas City where she lived 3 years.  From Kansas City Mrs King removed with her husband to St. Louis in 1890 where she lived until her death which occurred Nov. 6, 1917.  Mr Williams died about two years ago.

In 1885 Mrs. King united with the Christian Church at Union City and remained a consistent disciple till her death.  The body was brought to Lenox,

arriving here Saturday afternoon, and interment was made in Morgan cemetery, northeast of town.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 15, 1917