Lenox, Iowa obituaries
transcribed by: Lorelei Rusco - lorerus@iowatelecom.net
 
 
Brown, Millard Fillmore -

Mil lard Fillmore Brown was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, October 25, 1849. When he was 4 years of age he moved with his parents to Illinois, where he grew to manhood.  After teaching  school for nearly three years, he

decided to study medicine and after the usual course of study graduated from the Indiana Medical College in the class of ’73.  He was married to Louisa R. Lehman January 1, 1874.  From this union six children were born, three of

whom have preceded him to the better country. After practicing his

profession in Illinois  for eight years he removed with his family  to Lenox, Iowa in June 1882 where he resided doing his full duty us a physician and a

good citizen until he passed from this life March 2, 1911. 

Funeral services at 2:30 pm March 5th, conducted  by L. H. Fuller, Pastor of the Christian Church assisted the Rev. J. C. Orth, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church.  Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday March 9, 1911

Edmunds, Lizzie Smith Brooks -

Miss Lizzie Smith was born in Henry County Iowa, December 29, 1852, and died at her late home southeast of Lenox on Sunday morning, January 1st ,

1911 at the age of 58 years and 3 days. She was united in marriage to Arthur Brooks in 1874 two children, one daughter, Mrs. Georgia Sparks of Ellston and one son Mr. Fred Brooks, of Lenox, were born to them. On September i8th

1887 she was married to James Edmunds who with one son, Hugh, and two daughters, Francis and Helen survive her.

The deceased professed her faith in Christ as her personal Saviour in early youth and united with the Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant, bringing her church membership to the local church on January 29, 1888 from Muscatine and remained in said communion to the time of her death.

Mrs. Edmunds suffered from a severe attack of La Grippe a year ago and she was not able to rally from its effect. Her relatives and friends have realized that that sickness would prove the beginning of the end. The family physician

rendered such services as were  within his power to give but he soon found the disease rapidly undermining her health by causing complications, which must prove fatal. Eminent physicians were consulted but all agreed that it

was only a matter of time. Although the deceased grew much worse about two weeks before her death she was never bedfast. As the warning light in the eastern sky proclaimed the beginning of the first day of a new year, her

soul departed to that home where changes of time and seasons cease.

Mrs. Edmunds was of a retiring disposition, preferring her home and loved ones to society and its demands. Surrounded by her dear ones, she fell asleep in peace.

The funeral services were held at her late home on Wednesday afternoon by her pastor, Rev, J. C. Orth and her body was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery. Besides the immediate family, she is survived by an only sister, Mrs. Mary Ogg of Butler, Mo. To the bereaved husband and sorrowing children a large circle of friends extend their sympathy.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa January 5, 1911

Gilman, Vida S. Fuller -

Mrs. Vida S. Gilman, daughter of Mr and Mrs I H. Fuller of this place, died at her home in Ellensburg, Washington at [?] March 14, 1911.  The subject of this sketch was born in New Philadelphia, Ill.  April [?] 1884.  She united with the church at the age of eight years and has been a dutiful servant of God since that time.  She graduated from the high school at [?] Iowa in June 1901, was married to Joseph P. Gilman of that [?].  After a short residence in Corning, they removed to [?] Springs, Mo and thence to Riceville, Iowa were they resided for a short time and then to Ellensburg where they have resided until her death.  To this union were born three sons, Dale, Merrill and Joseph, who with the father survive her.  Her race was a short one, but well run and a victory won. She was almost 27 years old.    She was well prepared for the change. “The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.  Blessed be the Lord.”  We sorrow not as those who have no hope.    Her brother Frank was with her at the time of her death and she had the very best care from Mr. Gilman’s mother and sister who were also there.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday, March 16, 1911

Haering, Albert -

Samuel Haering:, Sr., received notification of the death of his son Albert, a short time ago. Mr. Haering had not seen his son since he left the parental

home, more than thirty years ago to make his way in the world. He drifted to South America and occasional letters to the relatives informed them of his whereabouts. During the past few years nothing was heard from him until the news of his death was received.

Albert died at sea, off the Brazilian coast, last October. His name was learned by perusing the ship register and some information gleaned from papers

found on the person of the deceased.

All the evidence that could be gathered was forwarded to the proper department at Washington, D. C. and through official channels the relatives

here were notified. Papers found in possession of the deceased indicated that he was possessed of considerable property.  His wife and all his children

have died within the last three years which leaves the estate to heirs at Lenox.

The Court has named John Haering, brother of the deceased, administrator. Samuel Haering Jr. is another brother and, as stated above, Samuel Haering, Sr. who lives in Lenox is the father of the dead man.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 16, 1911

Heizer, Sarah L. -

Mrs. Heizer whose home was in Corning, died last Friday after a lingering

illness, and was buried Sunday afternoon. Her daughter, Mrs. Will Hayes, accompanied by her husband, went over to Corning on Saturday and remained until after the funeral. The others from here who were present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Connor and Mr. and Mrs. Will

Carruthers.  Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weed, of Kansas City, attended the funeral and Mr. Weed spent the day visiting relatives near Lenox.  Mrs. Weed is a daughter of Mrs  Heizer

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday December 22, 1910

Higgins, Wm. –

Wm. Higgins who lived a couple of miles west of Shannon City died last Thursday after a  an illness of only a few hours.  Undertaker Martin was called to take charge of the funeral which was held at the home on Sunday.  A large number of people attended the services, many members of the IOOF and MWA being present to pay the last tribute to the departed brother.  Higgins was about 54 years of age and highly respected by all who knew him.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday April 20, 2011

Lininger, Bessie May Wade -

Bessie May Wade was born April 17, 1882, died Jan. 17, 1911 at 5:25 p. m., aged 28 years and 9 months. She was born in Loraine, Adams county, Ill.. and

removed with her parents S. A. and Amanda Wilson Wade to Ringgold county, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood and on the 3rd day of July, 1899 was united in marriage to Frank W Lininger and lived 2 miles east of Calvary church until death.

A husband and four children, her father, 5 sisters and two brothers survive her. Her mother, two sisters and two brothers having preceded her. She was

a believer in Christianity, conducted her own home in true Christian spirit, being truly sanctified, putting all trust in her savior, although never having been united with any denomination, She was a faithful wife and a loving mother, with love to all and malice toward none. Funeral services were

conducted at Calvary church, 4 miles north of Clearfield at 2 p. m. on Wednesday, by I. H. Fuller, of Lenox, Iowa. The church was filled to the doors

with earnest lirtners. [?] The text was Isa. 58:1. Interment was in Clearfield cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday January 19, 1911

Madden, Sarah Smith -

Mrs. Earl Madden passed away Friday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the family home in Ringgold County.  The death of this young life and mother is particularly sad, and the community in which she  lives has been shocked beyond measure by it. She was taken sick about a week ago, a baby being

born to her, and although she had always been in comparatively good

health in one week of time she sank so rapidly that it was impossible to save her.

Sarah Smith was born in Kent, June 20, 1887, and was reared to womanhood in Kent. She was married to Earl Madden seven years ago and this union was

blessed with four children. They are  Roy, Elsie, Erma, and the infant, all of whom survive their mother.

Mrs. Madden was a woman of sterling worth and was dearly loved by all who knew her The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Grove Chapel church in Platte township, and burial will be made in Grove Chapel Cemetery.[Union county]

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday February 2, 1911

McCahan, Nancy E. Ferguson –

Nancy E. Ferguson was born in Greene county, Tenn., January 4th, 1833. Died at her home in Lenox, Iowa, April 29th, 1911.

At the age of eleven years she, with her parents, moved to Washington

county, Iowa. November 25th, 1857, she was united in marriage to James McCahan. To this union were born three children all of whom are now living:

John A., of  Lenox, Iowa; Nannie E. Stajl, of Diagonal, Iowa, and Robert N., of Los Angeles, Cal.

In September of 1861 her husband enlisted in Co. F, 11th Iowa and from this date until November 1864 she realized, in full, the experience of a "war widow". In the fall of 1878 the McCahan family removed from Washington county to a farm in Ringgold county, Iowa. In 1891 Mr. and Mrs. McCahan moved to Lenox,

In the early spring of 1903 Mr. McCahau departed this life, the widow continuing to make her home in Lenox until her death.

In early life Mrs McCahan united with the Seceder church, continuing

her membership in the U. P. church at the time of the union which formed this church, in which she remained a faithful member until the time of her

death.

Mrs. McCahan had been ill for some time, but owing to infirmity of advanced age, medical science could do little to build up the wasted strength. As the shadows of evening were falling, Saturday, April 29, the tired and worn out body was stilled in death and the immortal spirit took its flight to realms of eternal day.

Funeral services were held at the U. P. Church, Monday at 2 p. m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. L. Davidson and the remains laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 4, 1911

McConnell, Thomas Allen -

When the word was circulated, early Monday morning, that T. A McConnell was dead, the people who had known him so well and for so long a time, were loath to believe it. Yet it was never the less true. Mr. McConnell was seen on the streets every day through the week as he came for his mail every morning with the regularity, characteristic of every thing he did. He attended church

Sunday morning and spent the afternoon under the shade trees in his yard, reading. He retired that night in his usual health and early Monday morning he went to the work shop to set berry boxes together for the morning picking,

remarking that he did not feel very well, his chest having bothered him some during the night. His nephew, J. F. McConnell who was in his uncle's property, went o the shop to get some boxes a few minutes later and found the old  gentleman dead near the work bench. Mr. McConnell came from Illinois many years ago and has since lived in Adams and Taylor counties. During the last twenty years he has been a resident of Lenox. He had reached the advanced

years of 78 but was well and active and his friends had no reason to think that he would not be spared many more years. Funeral services this (Thursday) morning at 10:00 o'clock, at the U. P. church with the pastor, A. L,. Davidson

officiating. Interment in Fairview cemetery where the wife of the deceased was buried several years ago. Obituary next week,

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 8, 1911

McConnell, Thomas Allen –

Thomas Allen McConnell was born in Mansfield, Ohio, May 23, 1833; died June 5, 1911, at the home of his nephew, J. F. McConnell, in Lenox, Iowa, and was

buried June 8, 1911 in Lenox Fairview cemetery.  In 1853 he moved with his

father's family to Clinton Co., la. In a few years he moved to Mercer Co., Ill.., where he lived until he enlisted in Co. B 36th Illinois Infantry and was mustered into service, Sep. 23, 1861. In the battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, March 6-8, 1862 he was severely wounded and was permanently disabled for

military service and was discharged March 19, 1863.

On Nov. 11 , 1863 he was married to Miss Rebecca Watt, of Mercer Co , Ill.., who died April 23, 1904. They moved to Hancock Co., Ill., in 1870 and lived

there three years and then went back to Mercer Co. In the spring of 1876 they came to Adams Co., la., and lived near Stringtown until 1886 when they moved to their forty acre farm south of Lenox.  In 1892 he built a house in town

which was his home until the time of his death.

In early years he united with the church and always remained faithful to the obligations of the Christian life.  He was quiet and unobtrusive in his manner

but firm and steadfast in his convictions of duty. Every good cause found in him an unfailing friend and every evil an unrelenting foe.  He was a positive force for righteousness in the town and community.  He was devoted to his wife, kind to his neighbors and friends and thoughtful and helpful to the

suffering and the needy. He was greatly appreciated and will be greatly missed by those who knew him best. "Help Lord, for the godly man ceaseth and the faithful fail from among the children of men." _

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 15, 1911

McCuaig, Kenneth -

Born in Scotland September 13,1833, came to America in 1845 and settled in Ohio and removed to Lenox in February i881, where he has since resided until his death January 20th, 1911. Mr. McCuaig was married November 29, 1866 to Catherine Conley, who survives him. There were born of this marriage three children, Mary, who died in infancy, Neal D. and Margaret E., who with their mother, were at the bedside during the last sickness and death of the subject of this sketch.

Mr. McCuaig was a member of Lenox G. A. R. post and served in the Ohio militia, being in active service against the noted rebel John Morgan, during his invasion of the country north of the Ohio river.

Mr. McCuaig was in poor health for several years, but recently about as well as usual until last Sunday, January I5th, when he had an attack of pneumonia

which quickly developed to a fatal termination. He was conscious most of the time during his last illness and had every care that loving hands of relatives and friends could give. He died peacefully and apparently without great pain.

Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church, Friday at 2 p. m. conducted by the pastor, Rev. Davidson, assisted by Rev. Orth and attended by

members of the family and a brother-in-law from Osceola, Alexander Conley, members of the Post and a large number of friends. All who knew the deceased held him in high esteem.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday January 26, 1911

McCuaig, Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” -

Word received early this morning stated that Maggie McCuaig had passed away at Maryville, Mo. where she had been for about two weeks. Miss McCuaig underwent a critical operation on the morning of Feb. 3 and while it was understood that the chances were against her she had apparently

improved until hopes were entertained for ultimate recovery. The friends were shocked when the word came this morning that the sufferer had passed from life at about 3 o'clock this (Thursday) morning. Obituary will appear next week.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 16, 1911

McCuaig, Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” -

Margaret Elizabeth McCuaig was born in Washington county, Ohio, January 5th, 1872 and died at the St. Francis hospital at Maryville, Mo. on Thursday morning, Feb. i6th, at the age of 39 years 1 month and 11 days.

She came to Iowa with her parents in Feb. 1881 and after living upon a farm for several years the family removed to their present home in west Lenox in

March 1891.

The deceased has been greatly afflicted for a number of years and although she suffered great pain at times she never complained.  Her friends have realized for  some time that unless medical skill could secure her speedy relief

she could not live much longer.  The care and anxiety of her father's sickness and death proved a severe drain upon her already enfeebled body. But she continued to perform her daily tasks until the very last. On Tuesday she attended the funeral services of her longtime friend, Mrs. Overmire, but upon returning home she was compelled to take to her bed. The attending physician

pronounced her condition very serious and advised that she be removed to a hospital where she could receive the very best medical attention. On Thursday afternoon she was taken to Maryville, where, on the next morning, she

submitted to an operation which proved successful and from which she speedily rallied. For the next ten days encouraging reports were received from the patient and all expected a complete recovery. On Wednesday morning the friends received the alarming news that her heart was beginning to fail and

grave fears were expressed by those attending her. At 2 o'clock the following morning the end  came peacefully.  Realizing the nearness she assured the attending sister of her absolute assurance for the Home on High and after sending loving messages to mother, brother and a few friends her soul departed for that place where there is neither darkness nor sorrow, parting nor pain. Her body was brought back on Thursday afternoon and the

funeral services were held on Saturday at 2 o'clock p. m. at the Presbyterian church of which society she had been a faithful and consistent member for twenty years. The large congregation which seemed to be suffering a

personal loss and the large number of beautiful flowers attested to the high esteem in which she was held by those who knew her best and were able to appreciate her personal character and her unwavering devotion to her Master and His church. The exercises were in charge of her pastor, J. C. Orth who expressed the great loss of the church and society. For a good many years Miss

McCuaig has been one of the most active and zealous workers in the

missionary society, Sabbath school and young people's society and her faithfulness has been an inspiration to others during some of the dark days of the church's history The body was conveyed to Fairview cemetery and placed beside that of her father who had been buried just four weeks before.

Miss McCuaig was a graduate of the Lenox high school with the class of 1889.

The sorrowing mother and brother who have suffered a double bereavement in such a short time are receiving the condolence of the many friends and acquaintances.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 23, 1911

McCullough, A. F. -

A. F. McCullough, whose home was a few miles southwest of town, died last Wednesday night. Mr. McCullough was stricken about three weeks before his death, with pneumonia. It was thought at one time that he was on a fair way

to recovery but suffered a relapse and passed away at the time above stated. Mr. McCullough was born in Indiana fifty years ago and has been a resident of Taylor county during the past twenty years. He leaves a wife and three children. The funeral services were held at the home on Friday and the body was laid to rest in the Conway cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday April 27, 1911

Overmire, Martha Crawford -

Martha Crawford was born near Pittsburg, Pa. May 24th, 1848 and died at her late residence in south Lenox on Saturday morning, Jan. 28th, at the age of 62 years 8 mouths and 4 days.

In the year of 1853 her parents removed to Cedar county and three years later to Tama Co., Iowa.  On March 12th, i868 she was united in marriage to Silas B. Overmire who with one son and three daughters survive her, one baby boy having preceded her in death.

In the fall of 1871 Mr. and Mrs. Overmire came to Taylor county and .settled upon a farm southeast of town, removing to Lenox in 1897.

Many of our citizens did not know that the deceased was ill when the news of her death was received. On Saturday, Jan. 2ist, she first complained of feeling quite poorly but neither she nor her friends thought of anything more than a severe cold. Home remedies failing to give any relief, a physician was called but in spite of all efforts to relieve her sufferings she continually grew worse

till her spirit departed early Saturday morning.

Mrs. Overmire united with the Presbyterian church shortly after her removal to Taylor county and has been faithful in discharging her duties, to the best of her ability and strength. For a number of yean; she and her husband have had care of an invalid sister and it is generally believed that the anxiety and care of the sister was so great a drain upon her vitality that she was not able to resist the force of the disease.

The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday forenoon and a large congregation witnessed to the high esteem in which the family is held. Interment was in Fairview cemetery.  To the sorrowing husband and children a large circle of friends offer sincere sympathy. Beside the immediate family she is survived by nine grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters, one of the latter being very low with pneumonia at the present Time.

Lenox Times Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 2, 1911

Page, Adelia Hayes -

Adelia Hayes was born in the state of New York, April 27, 1837, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. C. Dunbar, on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1910, at the age of 73 years and 8 months. She was united in marriage with A. M. Page, July 4, 1857. Seven children were born to this union—two dying in infancy—two at the age 7 years and one son Emery at the age of 24 years.

After her marriage she removed with her husband to the state of Illinois where they resided until the spring of 1880, when they  came to Lenox which has been their home to the present time.

The deceased had a severe sick  spell two years ago this winter from the effects of which she never fully recovered. Having been a sufferer from asthma for a good many years she was not able to withstand her affliction. Although

her friends had noticed that she had failed during the past months, no one thought that her end was near. On Monday afternoon she was compelled to take to her bed where she was to remain less than 24 hours. Without a moment's warning and almost before her friends realized what was taking place she fell asleep, fully knowing that while her usefulness on earth had ended, a home in the Father's Kingdom was awaiting her. Mr. Page who had departed for California only eight days ago was at once notified and he is hastening home on a sad mission.  Mrs. Page was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian church and as long as her strength would permit, was active in the various places of church work The funeral services will be held

at the church on Monday afternoon at two o'clock, her pastor officiating. Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Besides the husband, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. O. C. Dunbar of Lenox and Mrs. F. H. Rice of San Jose, Cal , 7 grand children and three great grand children, and two sisters and one brother in New York state.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox , Iowa December 29, 1910

Paschal, Leora Olds -

Died at her home in Lenox, la. Dec. 19, 1910, Mrs Leora Paschal,  aged 65 years 7 months and 14 days.

Miss Leora Olds was born in Louisa county, la. May 5, 1845.  On April 27, 1865 she was united in marriage with G. C. Paschal. In 1878  Mr. and Mrs. Paschal

moved to Maryville, Mo., where they remained one year, removing from there to Washington county Ia. Three years later they moved to Lenox, la. Since that time the deceased made her home here until the Master called her home.

In her youth Mrs. Paschal gave her heart to her Saviour and united with the M. E. church of Ainsworth, la.. Her devoted life to her family and her many acts of

kindness to her neighbors and friends is the highest testimony of her Christian life. A husband and three children, Mrs. Joe Paymal of Guthrie, Okla., Ira of Lenox and Clyde who lives elsewhere  are left to mourn the loss of a devoted

wife and loving mother. The funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Joe Goodsell  and  the remains laid to rest in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, December 22, 1910

Riley, Eva Fearbacher -

The death of grandma Riley which occurred very suddenly Saturday evening about 8:30 was  a great shock to the community, Her health had been failing for the past two months but at the time of her death was thought to be some better. On the evening of her death she prepared supper and did her work as usual but complained to Mr. Riley of pain near her heart. Not thinking much of it she retired, apparently as well as usual. In the course of about 15 minutes Mr. Riley heard a noise as if she were gasping for breath. He called to her

and upon receiving no answer went to her and tried to arouse her, but her spirit had quietly passed to Him who gave it.

Eva Fearbacher was horn in Nogold, Germany, April 25 1832 and at the time of her death aged 78 years, 8 months and 6 days. In 1851 she was married to

Martin Riley and in the fall of 1853 they came from Germany to America and located at Wellsville Ohio, living there 15 years.  In 1868 they moved with their family to Adams Co., Iowa where they have since resided. Mrs Riley was the mother of 10 children, 7 of whom are living.  Two, George and Mary, died in Ohio, of diphtheria, at the age of 2 and 4 years, and one, Fred Riley, who had grown to manhood, died in this county in 1889.

The living are John, M. J., William H., Mrs. J. B. Fowler Frank, Charley and Lewis, all residing in Adams county, and all were present at the funeral. She

also has 30 grand children. Besides she leaves her husband and one sister, Mrs. John Weber, and a large circle of friends to mourn her death.

Mrs. Riley was a member of the Evangelical church of which she has always been an earnest and loyal worker. She was a kind mother and a good

neighbor, ever ready to lend a helping hand. The funeral services were held on Wednesday at 12 o'clock from the Stringtown church, by Rev. T. P. Pfaltzgraff assisted by Rev. F. P. Hass, of Perry, la., who spoke in German. Interment was made in the Stringtown  cemetery.

Lenox  Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 12, 1911

Sanders, Milton -

Little Milton Sanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Sanders died Tuesday afternoon at about 1:30. Milton who was about five years old had been ill for several weeks his hopes for his recovery were entertained until about one week ago when it was seen that the disease had too deep a hold for any

earthly help. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3:00 pm  conducted by the pastor I. H. Fuller and interment made in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 8, 1911

Smith, Amos -

Amos Smith was born in Johnson county, la., Nov. 14, 1862. May 30, 1883, he was married to Miss Delia Lininger. To this union were born two daughters, Mrs Fred Haas and Miss Pearl who with their mother survive him.

Mr. Smith has lived in the community of Lenox for several years. He was an industrious farmer,  a quiet and friendly neighbor, a kind husband and a

loving father. He was patient in his long illness. He was confined to his bed only a short time before his death, perhaps but a day. He died at 7 p. m., Jan. 7th, 1911, at his home in northeast  Lenox, aged 47 years 3 months and 25

days.

The funeral was held at the Christian Church on Tuesday, at 11 a. m. His three sisters were present, but the three brothers who are in the northwest could

not be present. The funeral was conducted by the pastor, I. H. Fuller and interment was made in the new cemetery at Lenox, la.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday January 12, 1911

Tanner, Geo W. –

Geo W. Tanner was born  near Saratoga, N. Y. on February 21, 1832 and died at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Cash on Saturday morning, April 8, 1911 at the advanced age of 79 years, 1 month and 12 days.

At the age of 7 years the deceased removed to Illinois where he grew to manhood.   He was united in marriage to Martha R. Trumbull on December 12, 1857.  One child, a daughter blessed this union. She lived to the age of 19 years when she departed this life.  In the early eighties Mr. and Mrs. Tanner removed to Nebraska which remained their home until the spring of 1892 when they purchased a farm near Guss, Iowa.  Here Mrs. Tanner departed this life on September 11, 1909 thus leaving the subject of this sketch without the comforts of a home in the declining days of his life. Since early in the fall

he has made his home with Dr. Cash and family.

Mr Tanner has been ill for some little time but no one realized  that his end was quite so near at hand. Funeral services were held at the residence of Dr. Cash early Monday morning, the Rev. J. C. Orth officiating, after which the body was taken to Guss  where it was laid beside that of his wife.  Mr. Tanner was a man who endeavored  to deal justly and kindly  and whose faith in the justice of  God was very pronounced.  Because of his outspoken contempt

for selfish sectarianism which so many consider religious zeal, his position in religious matters has been much misunderstood. He died as he had lived trusting a just and merciful God for the life beyond the grave.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday April 13, 1911

Wade, David -

J. C. Wade of Beatrice, Neb came in this morning bringing the death of his father, David Wade, who died Monday night after a few hours illness. Mr. Wade, or Uncle Dave, as he was called by his acquaintances, was born in

Ohio in June 1830, moved from there to Illinois and then to eastern Iowa. Came to Taylor county in 1875 and improved the farms now owned by Geo. Black and Greene Chaney. His wife died in 1887 and is buried in the Morgan

cemetery. Since 1894 the deceased has lived in Nebraska and was making his home with his son at Beatrice at the time of his death. Mr. Wade served in the civil war, enlisting in the 152nd Ohio. Two children survive, a son and daughter, and two preceded the father in death. The body was taken out to the Morgan cemetery this forenoon and laid to rest beside the wife who passed away more than twenty years ago.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa January 5, 1911

Wood, Harry -

Word was received early Tuesday morning that Harry Wood had passed away at the home of his father, L. D. Wood, who lives about five miles southeast of

Lenox. The deceased has made his  home in Nebraska for the past three years. He brought his brother Frank, who was recovering from an attack of typhoid fever, home before Christmas and later was himself stricken with the same disease which resulted fatally.

Mr. Wood was well known to the Taylor county people as almost his whole life has been spent in Union and Taylor counties. About three years ago he settled on a homestead near Scott's Bluffs, Neb. and had he lived another year would

have been able to prove up on his land. He was forty years of age at the time of his death and leaves parents and seven brothers and sisters to mourn his seemingly untimely death. His is the first death in a family of eight children.

His brother George, of Scott's Bluffs, Neb, and uncles, Will Wood, of Prescott, & Harry Smock, of Creston are here to attend the funeral which will be held

tomorrow at 11 a. m. at the home of his father and interment in the

Clearfield cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved  family.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday January 26, 1911

Woodward, Joel N. -

Joel N. Woodward an old resident of South Adams county and for some time a resident of Lenox before moving to Castlewood, S. D. about seven years ago, died at his home near Castlewood, of pneumonia, Feb. 8. Mr. Woodward

was well known to the people of Adams and Taylor counties as he lived on a farm north of Lenox for over thirty years. He was about 66 years of age. Obituary will appear next week.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 16, 1911

Woodward, Joel N. -

The following obituary was received from relatives at Castlewood, South Dakota.

Joel Nelson Woodward was born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania,

November 7, 1844 and answered the call to leave the Church Militant and join the Church Triumphant, at his home in Castlewood, South Dakota, February 8th, 1911, at the age of 66 years 3 months and i day.

Mr. Woodward's early life was one of hardship incident to the pioneer days of Illinois. He was left without father or mother at the age of ten years, making his home with his elder brothers who moved to Mercer county, Illinois in 1855. In 1861, when only 17 years of age he enlisted in the Union Army and valiantly defended ‘Old Glory' from the ravages of civil strife.   He was a member of  Company G 27th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, experiencing his first baptism of fire at Farmington near Corinth, Kentucky. under General Rosecrans he took part in all his campaigning up to Stone River, in which battle Mr. Woodward was severely wounded and left for dead on the field. He was later found by some of his comrades and taken to the field hospital, where he was kept for sixteen days and then transported by ambulance to Nashville, being subsequently discharged for disability.

Recovering from his injuries, in June 1864 he again enlisted and was assigned to his former regiment with which he participated in the battles of Jonesboro, the capture of Atlanta, the Atlantic campaign, Franklin, Springfield and Nashville. At the end of the war he went to Washington, D. C. and took part in the Grand Review of the Federal Army coming home by way of Louisville and

Springfield at which place he was finally discharged returning to his old home in Mercer county.

In 1868 Mr. Woodward was married to Sarah A. Pratt and two years later moved to Adams County, Iowa where he made his home until coming to Castlewood in the spring of 1905. There were born to this union nine children,

Mrs. Mary A. Buxton, J. H. Woodward, Mrs. Allie Mitchell, L. C. Woodward, Alonzo, Frank, Mrs Edna Hodges, Homer and Ray, all of whom survive him, the mother having preceded him to the city not made with hands in 1884, a loss severely felt by father and children.

Mr. Woodward was married the second time to Mrs. Belle Coulter in Ang.

1893. She lived but a short time being called home July 1st, 1894.

He was again united in marriage to Mrs. Laura B. Rhodes in September

1895 to whom one son Ralph N. was horn, and are left behind in sorrow bur not as those without hope.

Mr. Woodward was for many years an earnest, and consistent member of

the United Presbyterian church, always active in every good work for the support of the church and its ministrations, and on his removal to

Castlewood, he and the members of his family united with the Presbyterian church here. Mr. Woodward was a man of strong convictions, and highly respected by all who knew him for his rugged character, and dearly loved by his family and friends.

The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. G. Johnson who was assisted by Revs. C. C. Boslaugh of the M. E. Church of this place and A. L. Curtis of Estelline, and

were of a most impressive characters. The scripture lesson was Psalm 90, and the text from Revelations, 14th chapter and verse 13, from which the pastor

preached a very helpful sermon. The attendance at the service was large and indicative of the esteem in which the deceased was held by our people.

To those who are so deeply bereft, the sincere sympathy of he community goes out at this hour of tribulation, and the prayers of all ascend to the Father that he may send the comfort best suited to each of their needs.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday February 23, 1911

Woodward, Melba Lavona -

Melba Lavona Woodward was urn November 22nd, 1909 and died Feb.  17 t h  1911 at the age of 2 year 2 months and 25 days. The little one was taken down

with pneumonia about ten days before her death but the attending physician

and parents believed her on the road to recovery when she quite suddenly grew worse until the end came on Friday afternoon.

he funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Sabbath

afternoon in charge of the pastor Rev. C. Orth, who comforted the grief

stricken parents and sorrowing friends from the words of Isaiah, "'He shall gather the lambs with his arms and carry in his bosom," after which

the little baby was carried to its resting place in Fairview cemetery.

The sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends go out to the sorrowing;

parents in this their bitter bereavement.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February 23, 1911