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Barnes, Loren R.
Loren R. Barnes was born near New Buffalo, Michigan, Aug 31,
1857, and died in Lenox, Iowa, Oct. 21, 1935 after a month's illness, at the
age of 78 years, 1 month, and 21 days.
On Jan. 16 1882, at Berwick, Illinois, he was married to Anna
M. Runyon, who died June 8, 1925. Three children were born to them, one dying
in infancy.
Mr. Barnes is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Mable Jenkins
of Clearfield, and Mrs. Goldie Stephens of Peoria, Ill.; and one brother, John
Barnes of New Buffalo, Michigan. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5
great grandchildren.
In 1893 he left Illinois and settled on a farm near Lenox.
Thirteen years later he moved to an acreage in the
town. He united with the M. E. church of Lenox in 1904 and was a member of that
church at the time of his death.
For the past eight years he has lived in the Rhodenbaugh home, assisting In the
care of the recently deceased Mr. Rhodenbaugh, which
greatly taxed
his strength.
Funeral services were held m the Methodist church Tuesday
afternoon, Oct 22, in charge of the Rev. Thomas Kelly. Burial was in Fairview
cemetery.
Lenox
Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 27, 1935
Berrymine Haley Clayton, son of Geo. A. and Julia Shelton Clayton was born March 9, 1863
near Cameron, Warren county Illinois and passed away at his
home in Lenox, Sept. 23rd, 1935, aged 72 years, 6 months and 14 days He was married
to Emma Dell of Cameron, Ill., February 14 1883 and to this union were born
four children, Harry, Geo., Roy and Elsie.
They came to Kent, Iowa in 1884 and lived on a farm in the
vicinity of Kent and Lenox until they came to Lenox in 1903 where they
establish the home
in which he lived until his death.
He was rural mail carrier for 28 years and was known and
made a host of friends on the route he served efficiently for so many years.
He is survived by his widow, three children, George and Roy
Clayton and Mrs. Herman Holben of Lenox. One son
Harry preceded him in death, January 12 1935. He also leaves eight
grandchildren and 2 great grand children. Three brothers are left of this
family.
He was a member of the Lenox Church of Christ; also of the
Modern Woodmen of America. He was a man whose opinions were respected and
advice often
sought by his associates.
Funeral services were held at the Arnold Funeral home on
Wednesday, September 25. Hymes of the church were
played by Mrs. A. H. Peacock. Rev
I G Randels read the scripture and
offered prayer. F. L. Shepherd spoke from the text, Blessed are they that mourn
for thev shall be comforted. Burial was made in the
Lenox cemetery.
Lenox
Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday September 26, 1935
John Albert Cless, son of Henry and Elizabeth Schaeffer Cless, was born Feb. 11, 1875, at Lancaster, Ohio and died
September 13, 1935 at Des Moines, la. He was the youngest of a family of six
children, four boys and two girls. His father, mother and a sister preceded him
in death. Three brothers, George Henry, of Barnesville, Ohio; William E. of St.
Paul and Emil G. of Des Moines, and a sister, Miss Katherine Cless of Lancaster, Ohio survive him.
He came to
Des Moines at an early age and worked for a wholesale hardware company until 1898. In October of that
year, he and his brother, Emil G. bought the L. B. Wilson hardware stock in
Lenox, and operated the store until 1919 when they sold it. He then moved to
Des Moines.
He was
baptized and confirmed in St. Peters Lutheran church of Lancaster, Ohio, and
transferred his membership to the UP Church, Lenox. At his death,
he was a
member of Westminster Presbyterian church in Des Moines, where he held the
office of elder.
He was
married to Bertha Humphrey, Sept. 17, 1902.
He was a
member of Tremont Lodge, No. 343, A. F. & A. M. Lenox of Eureka Chapter, No
77 Corning and Temple Commandery No. 4KT, Des Moines.
He was highly esteemed
and respected as a business man and citizen, and was loyal and
devoted to his home, his family his business associates, his
church,
his town and community.
Funeral services were held at Lenox, Sunday, Sept. 15, and
were in charge of the Mason fraternity.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 26, 1935
Donovan
Dean, 10 day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryon Eberle died at the home of his parents Monday morning, October 14. He was born October
3 and had
not been well
since birth. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home
and were, in charge of Rev. Lossner of Creston.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October
17, 1935
Herman
Franklin of Blockton, Iowa passed away Sunday at his
home. He was a brother of Mrs. Bert Henshaw living
northwest of Clearfield. His funeral will be Wednesday at Blockton.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September
26, 1935
Horace
Butler Green, oldest son of George W. and Rachel Beaty Green was born In Lee county, Iowa, December 5, 1865,
and died at the home of his
cousins,
Ralph and Laura Green in Clearfield, Iowa, Sunday morning, October 20, 1935,
aged 69 years, 10 months and 15 days.
He came with
his parents to Taylor county, Iowa, when a lad of 2 years, and located near
Platteville. Later he moved near Clearfield, where he has spent the remainder
of his life.
He was
married to Miss Ellen Baxter of near Conway, Iowa December 14, 1893, and to
them two children were born. Vera died at the age of
five months,
and the son,
Harry E. Green of Greeley, Colo., survives. The mother died July 14, 1897,
leaving the small son and husband surviving. The son was taken
into the home of
Mrs. John Green and there was raised to manhood.
Bud, as he
was known to everyone, is survived by his son Harry E. Green, his
daughter-in-law and three grandchildren of Greeley, Colo.; three sisters
Mrs. Sadie
Beach of Lamars, Colo.; Mrs. Nellie Olson of
Oskaloosa, Iowa; Mrs. Mary Conner of Bedford, Iowa; two brothers, Geo. E. Green
of Oskaloosa,
Iowa; and
William S. Green of Bakersfield, Calif.; an aged uncle, Ed Beaty of Keokuk, Iowa; an aged aunt, Mrs. Mary Daughtery of
Kansas City, Mo.
He was a member of Lodge No. 11 of Independent Order of Odd Fellows of
Clearfield. He went to the home of his
cousins, Ralph and Laura Green
Wednesday
night, and his sister, Mrs. Mary Conner of Bedford came Thursday to help care
for him.
Funeral
services were held in the Methodist Church, Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock by
the pastor, Rev. W. C. Henn. Interment was made in
Clearfield cemetery.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October
31, 1935
Charles F. Hansell passed away at his home northeast of Clearfield
Monday morning, September 23rd at the age of 72 years. He has been in ill
health
for some time
and all that medical aid could do was of no avail. He is survived by his wife,
two daughters, Mrs. Hattie Milligan of Shannon City and Mrs. Ruth
Horton of Clearfield; two sons Harry at home and Bert of Diagonal,
several grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services
will be held in the Calvary church Wednesday afternoon. A complete obituary
will be given next week.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September
26, 1935
Hansell,
Charles Fremont -
Charles
Fremont Hansell, the youngest son of David and Lydia
Ann Hansell, was born in Lexington, Ohio, March 11,
1863 and died at his home near
Clearfield,
September 23, 1935, aged 72 years. 6 months and 12 days. When eighteen years
old he moved with his parents to Lenox, Iowa, and one year later to a farm east
of Lenox where he lived until 1923 when he moved to Clearfield, remaining there
for five years. He then moved back to the farm where he spent the remainder of
his life.
In 1891 he
married Laura Jones and six children were born to them.
The names of
the living children are Harry of Clearfield, Mrs. Hattie Millikin of Shannon City, Bert Hansell of Diagonal, and Mrs.
Ruth Horton of Clearfield.
Two
children, Jessie and Edna, died in infancy. Besides his devoted companion and
children he leaves one brother, Joe Hansell of Creston,
and three
grandchildren.
In 1904 he
was converted and joined the Calvary Church. For the past thirty-one years he
has not only been glad and rejoiced in his affiliation with the
church,
but has helped carry on the work of the Church in ways which were open to him.
The fact that he was a good Christian man is not only a comfort
to his
sorrowing bereaved ones but to others who knew him.
For a
considerable time he had not been well, but was not complaining. His answer when asked how he was, was
always optimistic. He did not want to
appear sick. He will be greatly missed in this community where he has lived for more
than half a century.
Funeral
services were held in Calvary Church at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Rev. J. C.
Turner conducted the service, and interment was in Clearfield cemetery.
Music was
furnished by E. C. Heaton, J. R. Crew, Mrs. J. R. Crew, and Mrs. J. C. Barrans, accompanied by Mrs. Ralph Baker.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 3,
1935
George D.
Henry was born in Sharpsburg, Ky,
October 10, and died at his home
in Lenox, Iowa, Sept.
20 1935 aged 40 years, 11 months and 10 days.
His parents
moved to Oklahoma when he was about 8 years old and in 1915 he came to Iowa and
remained here until his death. He was married to Miss
Joanna May
Nelson, Aug. 26, 1925.
He enlisted
early during the World War and was ready for service over seas when he was
detailed to help fight a fire. The gas has inhaled while fighting
the fire caused
blood poison to develop later when he was vaccinated for overseas service. It
is thought this was a contributing factor to his death by tuberculosis. For the remainder of the war he served as
cook and was given an honorable discharge from Co. A, 11th Battalion, U.S.
Guards, on Jan. 20, 1918. His service record shows character excellent and work
honest and faithful.
Denied
children of his own, he dearly loved all little children, and picked up one
ragged, hungry urchin and gave him a home for two years.
He is
survived by his wife three brothers, W. S. Henry of Skedee,
Okla., Bruce of Wiston, Mo. and Charlie of Oklahoma City,
Okla.; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Read of Owensville, Ky., and Mrs. Gertrude
Howard of Fairfax, Okla.
Funeral
services were held at the Christian church, Sunday Sept. 22 at 2 o'clock, in
charge of the Rev. I. G. Randels. Parkinson Post,
American Legion
had charge of
the services at the grave and Mr. Henry was buried with full military honors in
the Lenox cemetery.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September
26, 1935
Fannie Bell Bowen, daughter of Samuel F. and Virginia
Bowen, was born in Knox county, Illinois, Jan. 19, 1862, and
died Oct. 20, 1935, at the age of 73
years,
9 months and 1 day.
She moved from Illinois to the vicinity of Clearfield with
her parents in 1882.
On Feb.
7, 1883 she was married to Allen M. Murdock and returned to Illinois, where
they made their home for two years, then moved back to Iowa, where
she since resided in or near Clearfield. Her husband preceded her in death by more
than six years.
To them were born two children, Raymond B. Murdock and
Mildred McMath, both of Clearfield.
She united with the Baptist church when a young girl, and
has always been a faithful member and a loyal worker as long as her health
permitted. The last six years of her life she was confined to her home, an
invalid, but was always
cheerful,
and enjoyed having her friends and neighbors coming in to see her.
She is survived by her son, Raymond Murdock and
family, her daughter, Mildred McMath and family; two
sisters, Mrs. Ada Spurrier,
Long Beach, Calif. and Mrs. Delia Lyddon of
Clearfield; two brothers, Chester Bowen of Ainsworth, Nebr. and Edwin Bowen of
Clearfield.
Funeral services were held in the U.P. church, Tuesday, at
2:30, in charge of the Rev. H. B. Hutchman. Interment
was in Clearfield cemetery.
Lenox
Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 31, 1935
Eliphalet E. Rhodenbaugh died at his home in Lenox, Friday,
September 20, 1935, at the age of 96 years, 8 months, and 4 days. At the time
of his death he was the oldest person in Lenox. For several years because of physical infirmities, he had been helpless
and was confined to a wheel chair.
He died at 1:30, Friday afternoon. Funeral services were
held at the home, Sunday afternoon, and were in charge of Dr. A. L. Davidson of
Coin, la. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.
Mr, Rhodenbaugh was born in Union county, Pa., Jan. 16,
1839, and was the son of Jacob and Catherine Rhodenbaugh.
He resided in Pennsylvania until
1859, when he was 21, and then came west to Mercer county, Ill. Here, on
Sept. 12, 1865 he was married to Ella Mercer.
Mr. and Mrs. Rhodenbaugh moved to
Taylor county, la., in the spring of 1874 and bought a
farm. It was prairie land and Mr. Rhodenbaugh broke
it and
farmed it until in the spring of 1893 when he moved to Lenox. Mrs. Rhodenbaugh died Nov. 29, 1906.
On Sept. 11, 1907, he was married to Belle Runyon. She died
June 11, 1916.
Mr. Rhodenbaugh had two sisters
and three brother, all of whom preceded him in death.
He is survived by four nieces Christina Walters, Margaret
Bremer, and Sarah Moeller, all of Dixon, Ill., Gertrude Yager of Northumberland, Pa., and
one nephew, Jacob Rhodenbaugh of Dixon, Ill. One niece,
Katherine Moeller, preceded him in death. ,
Mr. Rhodenbaugh accumulated a
great amount of property and it is believed that he was the wealthiest man in
Lenox.
Lenox
Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 26, 1935
Will Dated 2 Years Ago was Filed Wed. At Bedford
E. E. Rhodenbaugh, who died here last
week at the age of 96 divided his estate between relatives, close family
friends, those who took care of him during his
last years, and the
four Protestant churches in Lenox, according to a will filed in the office of
the clerk of court at Bedford, Wednesday. Alma B. Rogers is named as executrix
under the will.
The will,
dated September 28, 1933, superseded a will dated January 2, 1933, which was
filed Tuesday.
Under the
terms of the will filed Wednesday, the following people benefit:
L R. Barnes,
Lenox $ 5,000
Margaret
Wilhelm, Northumberland, Pa 1,000
Alma B.
Rogers, Lenox 15,000
Mrs. Mable
Jenkins, Clearfield 3,000
Mrs. Goldie
Stephens, Peoria, Illinois 3,000
Glen Runyan, Tacoma, Washington 1,000
E. E.
Reynolds, Lenox 1,000
Ben Wurster, Lenox 2,000
Four
Protestant churches in Lenox, each 1,000
Balance of
estate to four nieces and nephews who live in Illinois.
In the will
filed Tuesday the entire estate, after payment of expenses, was to be divided
equally between the five nieces and the nephew, who are mentioned in the new
will. Ben Wurster was named as executor.
The Rhodenbaugh estate is estimated at around $75,000 and is
made up of cash, bonds, town properties, and 150 shares in the First National
Bank in Lenox.
The complete
text of the will filed Wednesday follows:
I, E. E. Rhodenbaugh of the city of Lenox, county of Taylor, State
of Iowa do make, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament hereby
revoking all former wills by me at any time heretofore made.
I
It is my
will that after my decease as convenient, that all my just debts be paid.
II
I hereby
give, devise and bequeath to L. R. Barnes of Lenox, Iowa, the sum of Five
Thousand Dollars, the same being given in recognition of his kind and faithful
services, heretofore rendered in my behalf.
III
I hereby
give, devise and bequeath to my beloved sister, Margaret Wilhelm of Northumberland,
Pa., the sum of One Thousand Dollars, the being given to her because of my
affection of her as my sister.
IV
I hereby
give, devise and bequeath, to Alma B. Rogers, now residing with me, residence
address, Creston, Iowa, the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars, the
same being given
to her in consideration of the affectionate service heretofore and now being
rendered me and the further consideration of her relationship
to me through
marriage. I have included in this gift and devise to her, that which I
otherwise would have given and bequeathed to her Mother, Mrs. Chas.
Warner.
Because of her relationship to me, I give and devise the entire sum, above
named, to said Alma B. Rogers, believeing in so doing
it will better
serve the purpose
intended.
V
I hereby
give, devise and bequeath to Mrs. Mable Jenkins of Clearfield, Iowa, the sum of Three
Thousand Dollars and to Mrs. Goldie Stephens, of Peoria
Illinois the sum of Three
Thousand Dollar, and to Mr. Glen Runyan, of Tacoma,
Washington, the sum of One Thousand Dollars, the same being given to them
because of my relationship to them through marriage.
VI
I hereby give, devise and bequeath to E. E. Reynolds,, of Lenox, Iowa, the sum of One Thousand Dollars the same
being given in consideration of our long,
intimate and personal friendship.
VII
I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Ben Wurster, of Lenox, Iowa, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars,
in consideration of the assistance received from him in
the management of my business affairs and property.
VIII
I hereby give, devise and bequeath to the Presbyterian
Church, the United Presbyterian Church, the Methodist Episcopal Church and the
Christian
Church, all of Lenox, Iowa, each the sum of One Thousand
Dollars
IX
All the bequests, above enumerated, I direct to be paid as
soon after my demise as may be convenient and as may be made in the efficient
and economical administration of my estate, and in the event, through
unforeseen
and unexpected misfortune or financial losses, there should be insufficient estate to
pay such above bequests in full, then I direct, that all of such be paid
an equal percentage on the amount respectively bequeathed to said beneficiaries.
X
I hereby give, devise and bequeath, per stirpes,
to by beloved nieces and nephew, Mrs. Gertrude Yager,
of Northumberland Pa., Mrs. Christina Walters, of Dixon, Illinois, Mrs. Sarah
Moeller of Dixon, Illinois, Mrs. Margaret Bremer, of Dixon, Illinois and Mr.
Jake Rhodenbaugh, of Harmon, Illinois, all of the
remainder of my estate of which I may die seized personal, real and mixed, to
be their property in fee simple, share and share alike.
XI
I hereby nominate and appoint the above named Alma B. Rogers
to be the executrix of my estate.
XII
In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand this 28 day of September, 1933.
E. E. Rhodenbaugh
Witness, M. L. Burfc
Witness, Mabel K. Burt
On this 28th day of September 1933 the foregoing will,
consisting of three typewritten pages, was in our presence signed and executed
by E. E. Rhodenbaugh and by him declared to be his
last will and testament and at his request and in his presence and in the
presence of each other, we have subscribed our names witnesses thereto.
M. L. Burt
Mabel K. Burt
Lenox
Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 26, 1935
Marvin J.
Riley, son of Martin and Eva Riley was born near Wellsville, Ohio May 27, 1856
and died September 25, 1935, aged 79 years, 3 months, and 28
days. At the age
of 12, he came with his parents to Iowa and located in Adams county. Here he grew to manhood and on September 6, 1882, he was married to Alice Joanna Casey. To them five children were born, Harvey, Mae,
Carl and Harold, all of whom are living except Carl who died at the age of 4
years, 6 months.
Mrs. Dave Moser,
who made her home with this family since early childhood feels the loss of the
one who acted as a kind and loving father as keenly as one of his own
children. Mr. Riley and his wife have
lived on the same farm since they began housekeeping 53 years ago. He united with the Methodist church of his
place in his early days, and remained a faithful member and was a faithful
attendant as long as his health permitted. He served as a member of the church board for about thirty years.
He was a man
who spent his life in loving thoughtfulness for his family. About a year ago he was stricken with a
serious illness. Medical aid and loving
hands administered all that was humanly possible for his comfort, but death
came as a relief to his intense suffering and his pain racked body Wednesday
evening at 8 o’clock.
He was a
kind and loving husband and father, and his presence in the home can be
replaced by loving thoughts of him. He
is survived by his wife and four children, three grandsons, one sister, Mrs. James
Fowler, four brothers, William, Frank, Charles and Lewis, also other relatives
and a host of friends. Funeral services
were held at the Mercer Center M. E. church at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by
Rev. Beers, assisted by Rev. W. H. Warrior of Blockton. Burial was made at Walnut Grove cemetery at
Corning.
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Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 3,
1935
Henry Rong, son of Henry and Frederica Rong was born in Germany, Aug. 14, 1858, and departed this life in the Greater
Community hospital in Creston,
Iowa on September 15th, 1935, at the age of 77 years; 1
months and 1 day. At the age
of seven, he with his parents and two sisters emigrated from Germany
to Pleasant
Hills, Ohio, making that place his home for many years. Being reared in a
purely Christian home, Mr. Rong was baptized in the
German Lutheran church in Covington, Ohio. On October 1st, 1895, he was united
in marriage to Jane Leonard and to this union were born six children: Mary Parcel, Centerville, Iowa; Leonard of Arrgo, Calif.; Dorothy DeVoe of
Clearfield; Harold of Mansing, Idaho; George of
Manhattan, Nevada and Wilbur of Clearfield. In the spring of 1908, he with his
family came to Iowa, making their home west of Clearfield until a few years ago
when he and Mrs. Rong moved into Clearfield where he
has since resided. He was a kind and loving husband. He is survived by his
wife, six children; two brothers, Fred and John Rong and
two sisters,
Sophia Bossinger and Maggie Bashor all of Ohio, besides other relatives and friends.
Funeral
services were held on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 17, at the United Presbyterian
church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. B. Hutchman.
All children were present at the funeral except Harold Rong of Marsing, Idaho. Interment was in the Clearfield
cemetery.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September
26, 1935
Ann[a] Mary
Whyte, daughter of Joseph and Emma Whyte, was born at South Argyle, N. Y. on
August 20, 1862, and died at the home of her son in Marceline,
Mo., on November 10, 1935, at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 21
days.
On Dec. 8,
1880 she was married to Columbus S. Seller, who survives her. Ten children were
born to them, three of whom preceded the mother in death,
two dying in
infancy and Virgil, who died Feb. 23, 1920.
Besides her
husband, she is survived by four daughters and three sons, Mrs. Vena Saunders
of Bereseford, S. D., Mrs. Bertha Toland of Lenox, Miss Anna
Seller and
Mrs. Edith Johnson both of Chicago, Ill., Lester of Marceline, Mo., Oscar of
Pierson, Iowa and Cedric of Lenox She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Lottie Whittmer of Pierson, Iowa; Mrs. Gertrude Clark of
Crawfordsville, Iowa, and Mrs. Jennie Holman of Waukee, Wis.
Mrs. Seller
came, at an early age, with her parents to the community of Lenox and resided
here for a number of years. In 1913 she moved to Macon, Mo., later moving to
Marceline and residing there until the time of her death.
She was a
member of the M.E. church of Clearfield, Iowa.
Funeral
services were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the M.E. church in Lenox by the
Rev. Thomas Kelly. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November
13, 1924
Word has
been received of the death of a former resident of Clearfield, Frank Shanholtzer on September 9th, in Fort Morgan, Colorado. He
had submitted to
an operation
for appendicitis.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September
26, 1935
Mary Annus, daughter of Levi and Margaret Ann Parkins, was born in Blunt county,
Tennessee, February 9, 1861, and died a her home in Clearfield, Iowa,
October 11, 1935, at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 2 days.
When three
years of age she came with her parents to Indiana, and at the age of eight
years they came to Washington, county, Iowa, then in 1881 they moved to
Ringgold county and lived there until 1885, when they
moved to Clearfield, where she has since resided.
On December
17, 1885 she was married to Henry T. Swope. Mr. Swope died April 22. 1935, preceding his wife by about six months .
Five
children were born to them, three sons, Granville, Orville and David all dying
in infancy. One son, Woodson L Swope, and one daughter, survive;
also the
son-in-law, F. P. Steward; two grandchildren, Roger T. and Melba Steward; two
brothers, D. L. Parkins of Diagonal, Iowa; W. R. Parkins of Kerman, Calif.; two sister, Mrs. Emma Ferguson
of Ft. Morgan, Colo.; and Mrs. Josie Montville of Pipestone, Mont.; nieces,
nephews, other relatives and many friends.
When just a
girl she became a member of the United Presbyterian church, being a member of
the Platte Valley church, then moving her membership
to the
Clearfield United Presbyterian church, where she has remained a faithful
member. For many years she has not been able to be at the church
services but was always interested in the welfare of the church and community.
She was a
loving mother, sister and grandmother, and a friend to whom she came in
contact.
Mrs. Swope
was a charter member of the Wildress Camp, No. 1023
of the Royal Neighbors of America.
Funeral
services were held at the United Presbyterian church Sunday at 3 o'clock,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. B. Hutchman and
assisted by Rev.
P. O. Nystrend, pastor of the Christian church. Interment in the Clearfield cemetery.
Singers
were: Guy Henderson, J. R. Crew, Mrs. J. N. Stephenson, Mrs. J. R. Crew, Mrs.
J. D. Barrens, Mrs. Mytra Young, J. R. Henderson and
Donald Green.
Pallbearers
were: Tom Henderson, Claude Brown, Gene Baxter, Ralph Green, Frank Green and C.
J. Swan.
Those
attending the funeral of Mrs. Swope Sunday from a distance, were: Mrs. Merrill
Walters and Mrs. Vergil Stamper of Creston; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sheuden, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Shelden and Ferman Steward of Mt. Ayr;
Mr. and Mrs. Guy German and Lois, Mr. and Mrs. Milt Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde
Spicer of Benton; Mrs. Maude Hogue of Diagonal; Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Frank Lindner of Emerson.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October
17, 1935
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