Beadel,
Peter Griffin -
Funeral
services were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church for Peter Griffin Beadel who passed away at his home in Lenox, Saturday,
December 5, 1931, at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 27 days. The services were conducted by Rev. F. L.
Shepherd and burial was made in the Fairview cemetery.
Mr. Beadel was born near Peoria, Ill. September 8, 1852 and came to Iowa
with his family in 1875. They settled southwest of Lenox, and lived on the same
farm until they moved to Lenox in 1919. During this time he saw the value of Iowa land rise to unheard of
heights. The farm where he lived was
bought for $12.50 an acre in 1875, and was sold for $224 and acre in 1919 when
the family moved to Lenox.
Mr. Beadel was married to Laura Olive Bearnes on January 3, 1883. To this was born one
son, Earl P. Beadel.
Mr. Beadel was confirmed in the Protestant Episcopal church and
was a member of the Methodist Church in Lenox where he attended Sunday school
and church until failing health prevented. He was always cheerful and pleasant, a good friend and neighbor.
He is
survived by his wife, his son Earl and three grandchildren, Pearle, Mearle and Marjorie.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December
10, 1931
Caldwell, J. M. -
Mrs. Runyan received word Monday of the death of her brother, J.
M. Caldwell, at Minden, Nebraska. His home was at Garnett, Kansas, but he had
come to Minden before Christmas to spend the winter with his youngest sister,
Mrs. Nash. Mr. Caldwell was 85 years of
age and was a Civil War veteran.
Just a few
days before Mr. Caldwell's death, Mrs. Nash's youngest son had passed away in
the tubercular hospital in Kearney, Nebraska, where he had been a very short
tune. It was quite a trial for Mrs. Nash.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January
28, 1932
Dewey, Marietta Bauman -
Mrs. Ida
Turner and Mrs. Sherman Baumann were called to Shannon City Thursday on account
of the death of Mrs. John Dewey, who passed away
Wednesday
evening. Mrs. Dewey was a sister of Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Baumann.
She was
making her home with her two daughters, Mrs. Norma Giles
and Mrs. Hazel Vanderplume, who lived just one-half mile apart. She had
been at the
Vanaerplume home and was on her way to the Giles home, but as she did not arrive at the
latter place, they went to look for her and found her dead in the
road.
Mrs. John
Dewey had been in poor health for some time.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December
24, 1931
Duckworth, Arthur
-
Coroner Roy
A. Hilliard was called to the depot Tuesday evening when the fast freight,
extra number 5351 came through, to investigate the death of Arthur Duckworth,
fireman on the train, which occurred east of Nodaway near mile post 421,
Tuesday, November 24, about 8:15 p. m. according to the Adams County Free
Press.
The body was
brought to the Hitlard funeral home and after an
investigation
Coroner Hitlard pronounced a verdict of “death, due to natural
causes" and decided that no inquest was necessary. Tuesday the body was taken
to Creston, the home of the deceased.
Mr.
Duckworth was reported to have been in his usual health and did not
complain of feeling badly until after leaving Red Oak when he told the engineer, Adam Kiesling of Creston that he was not feeling well, and that he
felt cold. After
passing through Nodaway the engineer told Duckworth to
take the
throttle while he took his place as firemen until they reached
Creston. The head brakeman, J, O. Russell, sat with Mr. Duckworth in the
cab. About
three miles out of Nodaway Duckworth collapsed, his head
falling outside the cab window. Russell called to Keisling to
help get the sick
man out of the
seat, believing he had only fainted.
The body was
laid on the floor of the engine cab and every effort, made to
revive the man but to no avail, and it was soon found that the man was
dead. Keisling again took his place at the throttle and brought
the train
into Corning
where a doctor and the coroner were called.
Mr.
Duckworth was forty-five years old and leaves a wife and four children,
the eldest
being seventeen years old. He was on his regular run between
Creston and Council Bluffs.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December
3, 1931
Eberle,
Martha Elizabeth Megath –
Martha
Elizabeth Megath, daughter of John and Elizabeth Megath, was born February 8, 1872, in Adair county, Iowa . She made this county her home for
45 years.
While a young woman she united with the Christian church at Bridgewater. On
December 5, 1899 she was united in marriage to John Eberle at Greenfield, Iowa. Mr, and Mrs Eberle made their home in Bridgewater for 19 years; moving to Lenox in 1917, where
they immediately went into business.
Mrs. Eberle's mother and father and brother Bruce preceded her hi death.
About two
years ago the illness that caused Mrs. Eberle's death
became noticeable to her. She went to
Rochester where she underwent an operation, after which she seemed to gain in
health. About 7 months ago she suffered a relapse and continued to get steadily
worse until she passed away Saturday morning February 6, at the age of 59
years, 11 months and 28 days,
She leaves
to mourn her death her husband John Eberle of Lenox; two
sisters, Mrs. J. R. Sullivan of Fontanelle, Iowa, and
Mrs. J. C. Wood of Bridgewater;
two
brothers, C. A. Megath of Owanka,
South Dakota, and E. B. Megath, of New England, North
Dakota; 1 nephew; and 5 nieces and a host of friends.
Funeral
services were held at the home in Lenox Monday by Rev. Freeman and burial was
made in Fairview cemetery.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February
11, 1932
Engstrom,
C. J. –
Reports from
the county seat are that C. J. Engstrom of that place, was found dead in his barn Tuesday morning,
apparently having taken his own life with a gun. Mr. Engstrom was an extensive landowner and was well known throughout the county. He had been a resident of Bedford for many
years.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February
4, 1932
Evans, Arthur B. –
Arthur B.
Evans, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, died in Minneapolis Monday
morning. He was a former Taylor county
resident, having lived in Bedford prior to the time he volunteered for service
in Co. I, 51st regiment. He was serving in the Phillipines.
The body arrived in Bedford Wednesday morning. And burial was made in Bedford cemetery that afternoon. Evans is survived by his wife and two
children, and two brothers, Charles and Otto, both of Parson, Kansas.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January
14, 1932
Hewitt, William Milton -
William
Milton Hewitt was born January 24, 1855, at Virginia Grove, Iowa. He was the
sixth son of Hamilton and Priscilla Hewitt. His boyhood days were spent in the
rural community in which he was born. In 1876, at the age of 21 years, he was
united in marriage to Sarah M. Martin of Wapello, Iowa, and
to them were
born four children, two daughters and two sons: Mrs. Winona Woodward, Glendora,
California, Mrs. Flora Mercer, Corning, Iowa, Lewis S.
Hewitt of West Chester, Iowa, and William E. Hewitt of Seattle,
Washington.
He is
survived by his widow and the four children, all of whom were present at the
funeral.
In 1881 Mr.
and Mrs. Hewitt moved to Lenox where he was engaged in the grain business. It
was here he spent the better part of his business life and it
was here that
the children were born. Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt united with the Presbyterian church in1879 and the children followed in the faith.
In 1924 he
and his wife moved to the Pacific coast where they settled in Portland, Oregon,
later moving to Salem, where they made their home.
Mr. Hewitt
passed from this life December 6, 1931, at the residence at 1157 North Capital
St., Salem, Ore. He was the last of six brothers to be called by
death.
Funeral
services were held on Friday; December 11, at Salem and the body was laid to
rest in the Belcrest memorial park at Salem.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December
31, 1931
Holedt,
Hiram -
Corydon
Times-Republican—
Hiram Holedr, a well known farmer living five and one half miles
northeast of Corydon, was accidently killed by his own weapon at his farm Thursday
afternoon,
December 31. Mr. Holedt had gone to
his east pasture and while there stopped to fix a crossing over a ditch. In lifting some rocks, a pistol which he was carrying in a holster about his
waist, was discharged and the shot entered the abdomen. He was able to walk to the house, which was
about
fifty rods
distant and to tell his wife what had happened and for her to summon help, but
death occurred before medical aid arrived.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 14,
1932
Kane, Thomas -
Thomas Kane, an employee of the Galesburg, Ill., city water
department, died at the Cottage hospital at that place, last week, following an
illness of 5 months.
Mr. Kane was born May 7, 1863 in Ireland, and came to this
country when 8 years old. He was married to Elizabeth Tully in Lenox, March 20,
1889. In
1907 the couple moved to Galesburg where they have since
resided with the exception of two years spent in California. He is survived by
his wife, three
daughters,
Mrs. Gertrude Canfield of California; Mrs. Florence Larson and Mrs. Mabel
Bobbins, both of Galesburg, two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Faulkner of
Michigan and Mrs. Elizabeth
Potts of Lenox, and two grandchildren. Two
sons preceded him in death.
Mr. Kane was a member of the first Presbyterian church of
Galesburg. At the time of the funeral the office of mayor of Galesburg was closed while city officials attended the
funeral.
Lenox
Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 14, 1932
Mason, Ronald -
Ronald
Mason, 21, assistant manager of the Woolworth store at Creston, was fatally
injured about noon Saturday when the car he was driving collided with
a big truck
about eight miles west of Creston on No. 34. His skull was fractured and he
died a few hours after being taken to the hospital.
Mr. Mason
was returning to Creston from Lincoln, Nebraska, where he had
been spending
Christmas with his parents.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December
31, 1931
Maxwell, A. Ray -
(Creston
News Advertiser)
Judge A. Ray Maxwell , widely known throughout the state as well as
in the third judicial district where he served on the bench for 10 years, died
at 4:20
Monday
afternoon at his home in Creston, 306 North Summer avenue.
He became ill in the fall and his condition became critical in late November.
Numerous
messages of condolence were being received by relatives Tuesday.
By long
distance telephone, Judge Homer A. Fuller of Mt. Ayr,
senior judge of the district and Judge H. H. Carter of Corydon, the other
member of the
district bench, expressed their high personal regard for Judge Maxwell and lauded him as
a man of outstanding judicial ability.
"Fair
To All"
Judge Fuller
declared that his professional and personal association with Judge Maxwell had
convinced him that the Creston jurist's sole ambition on the bench was to treat
everyone fairly and strictly avoid favoritism. This stand and conviction were especially recognized by the members of
the bar in Judge Maxwell's district, Judge Fuller declared. All attorneys
appearing before Judge Maxwell knew that their clients whether friendly or
unfriendly, would receive just consideration as provided by law with personal
opinion being entirely eliminated, the Mt. Ayr judge
said. Judge Carter's tribute to Judge
Maxwell was
virtually the same as that of Judge Fuller. He termed his colleague on the
bench as "strictly honest, upright, able and arduous." Judge
Maxwell was
especially sincere in his determination to carefully weigh the facts of every
case he tried, Judge Carter stated
Born At Prescott
Judge
Maxwell was born July 29, 1877, at Prescott. He was the son of Judge Thomas L.
Maxwell, a judge in this district for eight years, who died in August,
1890. The
younger judge was educated in Creston and Des Moines public schools and at
Drake University. He began practice of law at Corning with
his father and
served as county attorney of Adams county several years before his appointment
to the bench in 1921 to succeed Judge P. C. Winter who had resigned.
Surviving
are his widow and his step-mother. Funeral services will be conducted atv2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at
the Presbyterian church. From 10 o'clock until 1
o'clock on Thursday afternoon the body will lie in state at the home. Burial
will take place at Corning.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 7,
1932
Morris, Gertrude –
Miss Elzan Morris' mother, who has been seriously ill at Algona,
passed away Friday morning. Miss Elzan Morris teaches
in the local school, and was called
to Algona a
week ago. She returned Tuesday evening after the funeral, which was held on
Sunday.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February
4, 1932
Parshall,
Chas. –
Chas. Parshall, son of Jerry and Rebecca Parshall,
was born in Pennsylvania December 19, 1866 and passed away in his home in Clearfield,
Iowa, December 6, 1931 at the age of 66 years, 11 months and 13 days.
He came with
his parents when a small child, to a farm near Blockton. Later they moved to Clearfield where he has
spent the remainder of his life.
His mother
died when he was a young man, so in later life he made his home with
his step-mother Ineze Parshall,
who passed away 2 months ago.
Charley, as
he was known by everyone, grew up with the town and will be missed by all who
knew him.
He leaves to
mourn his going, two sisters, Miss Lizzie Rinker of Clearfield, and Mrs. P. H. Cullings of Coon Rapids, Iowa. Also a number of nieces and
nephews and a host of friends.
His niece,
Mrs. Mason Ranck, cared for him during his last
illness.
Interment
was made in the Clearfield cemetery beside his father and mother.
Funeral
services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the
Methodist church. Rev. Turner assisted by Rev. P. L. Browns of the Christian
church had charge of the services.
Lenox
Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 10, 1931
Phelan,
Francis Boyden –
Phelan,
William Patrick -
Death
entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Phelan of Sharpsburg twice in a week and
took two sons. William Patrick Phelan died January 22, 1932, after being ill
with pneumonia. He was 21 years of age. Six days later the other son, Francis
Boyden Phelan, died of the same disease.
The
obituaries of the two boys appear below. Mr. and Mrs. Phelan and family have
the sympathy of the entire community in their terrible double loss.
Phelan,
Francis Boyden -
Francis
Boyden Phelan was born January 19, 1906 and died at his home in Sharpsburg,
Iowa, January 28, 1932 at the age of 26 years and 9 days.
He graduated
from Sharpsburg high school with the class of 1924. Having the necessary requirements
for entrance into business college, he entered the
Chillicothe Business College, and prepared himself for a business career. Amour & Co., becoming aware of his
preparation and capabilities, made him manager of their branch station in this
city, which position he was holding at the time he died. His death was the result of a severe attack
of pneumonia. Thus
closed the life of one of the business world’s promising young men.
On April 10,
1928, he was united in marriage to Lula Auten of
Bedford, Iowa, who lovingly ministered to him throughout their short married
life, and during his sickness.
During his
illness of but a few days, though full of untold suffering, his ever kind,
loving and patient disposition lingered with him to the end.
He leaves
vacant a place which no one can fill, in his home, and in his everyday
avocation of life.
He is survived by his
loving wife; father and mother; two sisters, Lorene and Marguerite, his grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs W H Boyden of Sharpsburg, four
aunts, Mrs. A. A . Ford and Mrs Irene Donaldson of Amarillo, Texas; Mrs. Olive Green of Denver, Colorado; Mrs.
Homer Stewart of Phillips, Nebraska, one uncle, Mr. William Phelan of Council
Bluffs, Iowa, and a host of friends and relatives.
The funeral
was held at the Presbyterian church at 1:30 last
Sunday conducted by Rev. Paul Holland, and interment was in Fairview cemetery
at Lenox, besides his brother William Patrick, who was laid to rest one week
before.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February
4, 1932
William
Patrick Phelan
William
Patrick Phelan was born Sept. 20, 1910 and died January 22, 1932, at the age of
21 years, 4 months and 2 days. His untimely death was brought
about by an
attack of pneumonia The malady was of such nature that he suffered very much
but the patience which he exerted was very remarkable.
He was a
graduate of Sharpsburg high school and for a while attended Clarinda junior
college. His academic preparation,
together with his common sense and quiet disposition made him one of Sharpsburg's
promising young men. It makes us wonder why a young man, who had such a bright
career ahead of him, had to be taken, but God Knows best.
He is
survived by his loving father and mother of Sharpsburg; two sisters, Lorene and
Marguerite; his grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boyden, of
Sharpsburg;
four aunts, Mrs. A. A. Ford, Mrs. Irene Donaldson of Amarillo, Texas; Mrs.
Olive Green of Denver, Colorado; Mrs. Homer Stewart of Phillips,
Nebraska; and one uncle, William Phelan of Council Bluffs, Iowa,
and a host of other relative and friends.
The funeral
was held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday and he
was buried at the Fairview cemetery in Lenox.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday February
4, 1932
Preston,
Earle R. -
Earle R.
Preston died at his home near Lenox at 7:50 a. m. Monday, January 4, releasing
him from an illness that had caused him intense suffering for many months.
Gradually failing eyesight was the first indication of anything wrong with
him. Physically and from then the
progress of his trouble was slow but steady. Last summer he underwent an operation of his brain, and while little
help was held out for his survival he lived through it, probably because of his
strong desire to get well.
Earle and his
family had the sympathy of the entire community as he waged his unequal fight
for life. He was a strong courageous fighter and he never
relaxed in his determination to live.
During the
past few months his condition grew steadily worse and at last he lost his
hearing and during the past few weeks became partially paralyzed.
Death came
as a friend to relieve him from his suffering.
Funeral
services, which were largely attended, were held at the Methodist church here
Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. F. L. Shepherd. A men's
,
quartet
composted of Marvin Fleming, Walter Lewis, Earl Beadel and O. P. Arnold, sang "Beautiful Isle” and “Rose of Sharon" while
"Whispering Hope" was sung as a duet by Mrs. O. E. Bricker and Mrs.
Will Madden. Burial was made at the Lenox cemetery in charge of the Masonic
order.
Obituary
The
following obituary was read by Rev. Shepherd: Earle R. Preston, son of
Richard and
Nellie Preston, was born February 2, 1894, on the farm near Lenox, where he
made his home. He passed away Monday
morning, January 4, 1932 at the age of 37 years, 11 months and 2 days after an
illness of several months.
Since early
boyhood he had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Lenox. He graduated from the Lenox high school in 1912. Following his
graduation he assisted his father in farming and also taught his home school one year.
In 1915 he
was married to Miss Jennie Evelyn Fife of Corning and to them were born two children, Darlene and Richard Earle.
He is
survived by his wife, two children, his mother, one sister, Bernice, and many
other close relatives. His father,
Richard Preston and his sister, Hazel Preston McClelland, preceded him in
death.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 7,
1932
Ray, Wilburn Warren -
Wilburn Warren
Ray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Greenbury Ray, was born near
Berwick, Warren County, Ill., November 14, 1859. He
died at his home west of
Clearfield December 24, at the age of 72 years, 1 month and 10
days.
He came to
Iowa in 1876, settling down on the farm west of Clearfield, where he resided
until his death.
At the age
of fifteen years he became a member of the Baptist church near Berwick, Ill.
On December
25, 1895, he was united in marriage to Louella Seller, and to this union four children were born: Forest A. Ray and Mrs.
Florence Symonds
of Clearfield, Pluma L. of Lenox, and Harold C. of Bedford.
Besides his
children, he is survived by five grandchildren, two sisters and one brother, besides
a host of other relatives and friends. His wife preceded him in death on June
4, 1926,
Funeral
services were held in Clearfield Methodist church at 2:00 p. m., on Saturday, December 26. The pastor, Rev. J. C. Turner officiating. Interment
followed in Clearfield cemetery,
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December
31, 1931
Strittmatter,
Paul -
Rev. and
Mrs. F. L. Shepherd were called to Atlantic on Friday of last week by the death
of their nephew, Paul Strittmatter, age 11. He was
injured early
in October
while playing football at school and blood poisoning set in and he was at the
Jones hospital in Atlantic eight weeks preceeding his
death.
Hope had
been held out for his recovery, but about 2 weeks ago pneumonia set in and he
passed away early on the morning of the 11th of December.
Funeral
services were held on Sunday at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church of
Atlantic. He is survived by his parents and two older brothers.
Rev.
Shepherd and family attended the funeral services on Sunday and Mrs. Shepherd
remained a few days with her sister.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December
17, 1931
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