Clouse, Delbert Morris –

Delbert Morris Clouse, son of Charles and Mary Clouse, was born January 25, 1860, in Vernon county, Wisconsin. He died at his home in Clearfield, Iowa,

November I, 1832, aged 72 years, 9 months and 6 days.

He was left without a father at an early age, his father having lost his life as a Union soldier in the battle of Shiloh.  When a lad of about 12 years, he came to Taylor County, Iowa with his mother and step-father  and located on a farm one and one-half miles west of Lenox. Here he attended the rural and Lenox

school, and grew to young manhood.

On December 7, of 1879 he was married to Louisa M. Hornby.  To this union were born three children: James Lavern of Diagonal; Jessie June Callahan of

Clearfield; and Lloyd Ed who preceded his father in death in March of 1912.

Upon making profession of his faith in Christ and receiving baptism, Mr. Clouse was received into the membership of the Clearfield Christian church. Subsequently he and his wife were, while living on their farm, members

of the Grant Center Methodist church, but returned their membership to the Clearfield Christian church when services at Grant Center were discontinued.

On account of failing eyesight he left his farm home in 1928, and he and Mrs. Clouse came to make their home in Clearfield.  In the years that followed he

was always grateful to his friends who were sympathetic with him in his suffering. He himself was kindhearted, ever ready to help those in need — a

loving father and husband, loved by all who knew him. Besides his faithful wife, who tenderly cared for him during his affliction, he leaves to mourn his

death two children, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three half brothers, two half-sisters, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Thursday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. Hutchman of the United Presbyterian church having charge and Rev. J. C. Turner of the Methodist church assisting.  Interment  was made in the Clearfield cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 10, 1932

Cunningham, John W. -

John W. Cunningham was born May 25th, 1856, at Canton, III., and departed this life at his home in Des Moines, Iowa, October 13, 1932, at the age of

76 years. He was married April 11, 1877, to Caroline Ferris at Lenox and made his home here most of the time before moving to Des Moines in 1901.

Five children were born: Albert B. William D. and Mrs R. A. Forrest of Colorado, John G. of Des Moines and a daughter who died in infancy. The wife

preceded him in death by eleven years.

Mr. Cunningham is survived by his children and one sister, Mrs. Emma Manroe, of Lenox.

Funeral services were  conducted at the Dunn Mortuary in Des Moines by Rev. C. N. Bigelow, Tuesday afternoon, and the body was then brought to Lenox for burial in the family plot.  A short service was conducted by Rev. L. V. Freeman

at the home of Mrs. Manroe.

Pall bearers were his nephews, John, Fred, Ben and Roy Manroe and Will Haas of Lenox and Roy Cunningham of Des Moines.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 20, 1932

Hannon, Michael -

M. Hannon was fatally injured Sunday evening while walking along the highway No 3 6 miles south of Clearfield. He was hit by a car and injured internally and lived only a few hours after being hurt.  Mr. Hannon was past

80 years of age and has bean a resident of this vicinity for many years. He was on his way from his own home to his youngest son Mike Hannon's home.

The driver picked him up and took him on to the son’s where he died early Monday morning.  Two sons, Ernest and Mike, 3 daughters, Mrs. Catherine

Canny of Benton, Mrs. Win Sanders and Miss Nelle Hannon of Shannon City and one sister Miss Hannah Hannon of Clearfield survive.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 8, 1932

Hargrave, John –

Miss Margaret Hargrave received word early Wednesday morning of the death of her brother, John Hargrave who was killed in an automobile accident

near Maryville, Mo., about 12:30 that morning. Miss Hargrave is domestic science teacher in the Lenox school and has just started her second year here.

She left for her home at Barnard, Mo., Wednesday morning.

The accident occurred about seven miles south of Maryville, when a car driven by Hargrave rounded a curve at high speed and crashed into a stock truck

driven by James W. Tindall of Carbon, la. The truck, loaded with cattle, was traveling south and was followed by four other trucks similarly loaded.

Hargrave and James Akers, owner of the car, were killed instantly. Mrs. Akers was taken to a hospital in Maryville seriously, but not dangerously injured. Two other men, Bob Barker of Kansas City and Everett Pendleton of Independence, Mo., who were in the car, were not injured.

Hargrave was driving the car, having relieved the owner about ten minutes before the accident.  The car, a DeSota sedan, was totally demolished. Hargrave, who had been living at Kansas City, was a son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Hargrave of Barnard, Mo.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 15, 1932

Humphrey, Maude Myers –

Mrs. Maude Humphrey, 55, a resident of Des Moines since 1918, died Monday night at her home, 3715 Woodland ave., in Des Moines.

Mrs. Humphrey is survived by her husband, Hugh Humphrey; a son Randall Humphrey of Crona, Cal.; three sisters, Mrs. E. J. Wilson of Sheldon, Wis.;

Mrs. Fray DeFee of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Norma Miller of Kansas City, Mo. ; and two brothers, G. C. Myers of Jetmore, Kansas, and C. F. Myers of Chicago, Illinois.

Mrs. Humphrey, who before  her marriage to Hugh Humphrey, was Miss Maude Myers, lived  in Lenox while a girl and for several years following her marriage. Her husband operated a grocery store here for several years.

Short funeral services will be in Des Moines Friday morning and burial will be made at  Lenox Friday afternoon.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 1, 1932

Hudson, Squire –

Earl Hudson received word Saturday night of the death of his father, Squire Hudson, which occurred at his home at Burt, la., that afternoon. Mr. Hudson

was 85 years of age and his death was due to infirmities of old age.

Mr. and Mrs. Hudson and Virginia and Richard Barton drove to Burt Sunday to attend the funeral which was held Monday afternoon. The services were in charge of the Masonic lodge of which Mr. Hudson had been a member for more than fifty years. Burial was made at Burt.  Mr. Hudson is survived

by his wife, four daughters and three sons.

The Lenox folks returned home Wednesday afternoon.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 8, 1932

Kerns, Joseph Spencer -

Joseph Spencer Kerns was born February, 4th, 1857, near Monmouth, Illinois, and died November 26, 1932 at Gravity, Iowa, aged 75 years, 9 months and 22 days.

He moved from Illinois with his parents in 1871 and located in Taylor county, Iowa, 9 miles south and west of Corning, la.  He was united in marriage to

Carry Adella Barton of near Gravity, January, 22,1885. They have spent most of their married life in the vicinity of Lenox, Clearfield and Gravity.

To this union were born 11 children, one son Harry Jay passed away in infancy. Another son, Fred Leon died at the age of 33 years.

Mr. Kerns was a kind and loving husband; an affectionate father. He was very highly esteemed in the community for his upright life. He leaves to mourn his loss; a faithful wife, 9 children, 23 grand-children, one great grand child and two brothers. The four sons are Walter of Creston, Roy of Sharpsburg, Guy of Clarinda and Harold of Clearfield. The five daughters are Mrs. John King

of Omaha, Mrs. Otto Atken of Villisca, Mrs. Ernest Huber of Sharpsburg, Mrs. Elmo Grace of Clarinda, and Mrs. Clyde O'Neal of Prescott. The brothers

are D. P. Kerns of St. Augustine, Florida, and S. T. Kerns of Corning, Iowa. .

Mr. and Mrs. Kerns united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Sharpsburg in 1923 later transferring their letters to Calvary church near Clearfield, then to Gravity in 1926 where they are now members.

"Father, we miss you.

We miss you from your place;

            A. shadow o'er our life is cast;

We miss the sunshine of your face.

We miss your vacant chair,

We miss thy fond and earnest care

Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church at Gravity conducted by Rev. R. U. Felt; Interment in Clearfield cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 8, 1932

Lambert, Mary -

The body of Mrs Mary. A. Lambert of Oklahoma City, Okla., arrived here Wednesday evening and was taken to the Arnold Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held this morning (Thursday) at 10:30. Mrs.

Lambert was a former Lenox resident having lived here about forty years ago. Her husband and a son and daughter are buried here. The body was accompanied to Lenox by another daughter, Mrs. Pinnell.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 13, 1932

Nisely, Hannah Jane  Allen –

Mrs. Hannah Jane Nisely died at her home in Overland Park, Kansas, November 16. Funeral services were held November 18, and burial was made at Hagler, Neb. on November 19.  Mrs. Nisely would have been 70  years of age of April 23.

She is survived by her husband, G. H. Nisely, of Kansas, and two brothers, and one sister, and a cousin, Mrs. Ida Turner, of Lenox.

Mrs. Nisely was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Allen, a pioneer Lenox family.  Mrs. and Mrs. Nisely moved to Kansas about five years ago.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 8, 1932

Reed, Byron Doyle -

Thursday during the noon hour while the boys were playing football Doyle Reed was seriously injured. At the time it didn't seem as though he was

hurt badly but it proved fatal.  He was pushed over and a larger boy stepped on him injuring his head. He went home and seemed to be feeling better but toward evening he became worse and about 10:30 became unconscious.

Dr. Roe Reed, his mother Mrs. Hazel Reed and uncle Coach W. B. Rood started

shortly with him for the hospital in St. Joseph, but Doyle passed away while enroute there.

He was a member of the 6^th grade and was loved by all who knew him. Doyle was a nephew of .W. B. Rood, coach of the Clearfield high school. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family.

Obituary Byron Doyle Reed

Byron Doyle Reed, son of D. W. and Hazel Reed, was born in Clearfield, Iowa, June 13, 1922 and passed away November 3, 1932, aged 10 years, 4 months

and 21 days.

Doyle became a member of the Methodist church a short time ago and was an active member in the Sunday school. He was in the sixth grade at school.

He leaves to mourn his death, his mother, Mrs. Hazel Reed, one brother, Bobbie, one sister, Charlene his grandmother, Mrs. Laura Rood, one aunt, Mrs.

Francis Flowers and his uncle W. B. Rood with whom he made his home; also his father D. W. Reed and his grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Reed of Des Moines, besides a host of other relatives and friends.  Doyle will be greatly missed in the home, in the Sunday school and public school.

Funeral services were held 1 p.m. at the Methodist church, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. John C. Turner officiating. Interment in Clearfield cemetery

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday November 11, 1932

Riley, John  Martin –

John Riley, long a resident of this section, passed away at the home of his son, George Riley, of near Prescott, Monday, October 24, at the age of 78 years. His

death was due to old age.

Funeral services be held this afternoon (Thursday) at Mercer Center and burial will be in Fairview cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 27, 1932

Riley, John Martin –

John Martin Riley, eldest son of Martin and Eva Riley, was born in Witeenberg, Germany, May 14, 1853, and passed from this life at the home of his son

George, near Prescott, Iowa, October 24th, 1932, aged 79 years, 5 months and 10 days. In the fall of 1853 he, with his parents, came to America, landing in New York, after a voyage of eight weeks, settling in Columbus, Ohio, residing there 15 years.. In 1869 he came to Adams county, locating in Mercer township.

On October 13, 1880, he was united in marriage to Mary Cathrine Porter, and to them were born nine sons, George, Robert, Fred, Frank, Roy, Clyde, Ralph, Albert and Merrill, and Mrs. Evelyn Scott and Bernice, all of whom are living, except Bernice, who passed away October 27, 1924, at the age of 19 years. Besides his wife and children he is survived by twenty-three grandchildren; five brothers, Martin, William, Frank, Charles and Louis, and one sister, Mrs. James Fowler.

Being one of the pioneers of Adams county, he saw the raw prairie grow to the present state of cultivation and was associated in various ways with the upbuilding of the same.

He and his wife began housekeeping on the what is now the Mart Miller farm, living there three years, then moving to his farm near Mercer Center, which has been his home to the time of his death, except a short time, and then he has made his home to the time of his death, except for a short time, and then

he resided in Corning. Since then he has made his home with his son, Clyde, on the old home place. About four weeks ago he went to spend a while in his son George's, home, where he gradually grew weaker and passed peacefully away Monday at 2 p.m.  His greatest pleasure was having his children with him, and they, with his wife, were with him when the end came. He enjoyed the farm and his one desire was to be helping with the work, being up and around to the last.

In early life he confessed his faith in the Savior, and united with the Methodist church at Mercer Center, where he has since retained his membership.  He was a man who was always fair and honorable in his business and his dealing with his fellowmen, and to him was accorded the respect of all who knew him. We do not understand why this life should be taken out from among us, and near and dear ties are broken,  and friends left to mourn, but the only comfort comes from Him, who doeth all things well—Somewhere the sun is shining, Somewhere the song birds dwell, Cease now thy sad repining, God lives, and all is well.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 10, 1932

Riley, Wilbur Howard –

A strange accident occurred at the Fred Riley home north of Lenox last Saturday when Wilbur, the 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Riley was killed by a

horse. But little is known of how the accident happened. When the body was found it was tied to the halter rope and was caught in the doorway of the

barn. The horse had gone into the barn. Wilbur was found by his mother.

At the time of the accident Mr. Riley was dragging the road and Wilbur's older brother was husking corn.  The horse was considered spirited but not particularly dangerous.

It was thought that Wilbur attempted to ride the horse without a saddle. He had tied the halter rope around his waist.  It is thought he slipped from

the horse and that this frightened the animal and that be was dragged along the ground or thrown against something.  His head was crushed.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Salem church of the Brethren and were conducted by Rev. Homer Caskey of Council Bluffs, assisted by pastor Rev. Colyn.

Wilbur is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Riley and by a brother and sister. The family has the sympathy of  the entire community.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 24, 1932

Riley, Wilbur Howard –

Wilbur Howard Riley was born in Adams County, Iowa near Lenox June 26, 1924 and was called to his Heavenly home on November 19, 1932, at the age of 8 years, 5 months and 3 days. He leaves to mourn his untimely going, his father, mother, brother LaVerne, age 19, sister [atha?] age 15, two grandmothers, and many other relatives.

Wilbur had reached the 4^th grade in his public school work where he was loved as an active and friendly school mate; but better than this were his activities in the Sunday school, by his regular attendance and joy and interest, where he was loved by his teachers and primary associates, and where he

also enjoyed the love of Him who said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid [paper unreadable].

Funeral services were held at the Salem church of the Brethren, Tuesday November 22 conducted by the pastor Rev. Chas. A. Colyn assisted by Rev. Homer Caskey of Council Bluffs.   Interment was made the cemetery at Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 1, 1932

Scott, Charles R. -

Charles R. Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scott, was born in Lynn county, Iowa, August 24, 1870, where he resided until the age of 17. In 1887 he

moved to Lenox which place has been his permanent home with the exception of a period of 4 years which he spent in Adair county.

He was united in marriage, February 22, 1893, to Mary Trost and to them were born ten children, all of whom are living. Mr. Scott, in his youth, united with the Methodist church, but 12 years ago, under the ministry of Rev. McCallon, he united with the Lenox Christian church. Due to the contacts he made in his work, Mr. Scott made a host of friends and was known by all

for his constant smile and good cheer. His family remembers him above all as a kind and loving father.

Mr Scott had been in poor health for nearly two years and a little over a year ago was forced, because if his health, to give up his work. A little over a week ago he was taken with his last serious illness and was confined to his bed. He passed away quietly at his home following a heart attack at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, December 7.  His age was 63 years, 3 months and 13 days.

Mr Scott is survived by his wife and ten children: Herbert of Creston; Robert of Grand Island, Nebr; Alpha of Casper, Wyo; Harry of Seattle, Wash; Wayne of Glenwood, la; Mrs. Gladys Baxter of Clearfield; Mrs. Hazel Greenway of Colorado Springs; Colo; Mrs. Goldie Ogle of Kansas City, Mo; and Glen

and Leona of Lenox; two brothers, Jim of Grand Island, Nebr. and Frank of Des Moines; two sister, Mrs. Chas. Rogers of Leon, Iowa, and Mrs. Sarah Grimes of Adair, Iowa. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren.  Three of the children,

Hazel, Harry and Wayne, were unable to attend the funeral services.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, December 10, at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. L. V .Freeman. Music was furnished by a mixed

quartet composed of Mrs. Alice Preston, Mrs. Metta Porter, O. P. Arnold and Will Bryant, with Mrs. Floyd Boltinghouse at the piano. Burial was made at Lenox,

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 15, 1932

Smith, Margaret Elizabeth Parkins -

Margaret Elizabeth Parkins, daughter of Levi and Margaret Parkins, was born near Friendsville, Blount County, Tenn., May 14, 1851 and passed away at her

home in Clearfield, Iowa. Nov. 20th, 1932, aged 81 years, 6 mos. and 6 days.

When about fifteen years old, she moved with her parents, sisters and brothers to Kokomo, Indiana, later moving to Marion, Indiana.  About 1889 they moved to Crawfordvilie, Iowa, where she was married April 12, 1872,

to Eli Smith of Xenia, Indiana, where Mr. Smith was a merchant.

To this union were born six children — Anna and Jesse dying in infancy. They moved to Marion, Indiana, where they were on a farm for a short time. In 1876 they came to Iowa and resided briefly on a farm in Platte Valley

neighborhood, going that same year to Creston, Iowa, where Mr. Smith was again employed in a store. He passed away in 1882, leaving his wife and four small children. Mrs. Smith has been to these children an ideal mother. In her early girlhood, she experienced life in the Civil War zone, and tasted many hardships.

In later years, while making a livelihood for her children, she cheerfully carried her burdens, and encouraged all who knew her. She not only made a home for her own, but was "mother" to others about her who appreciate love and care for them and the home privileges which she gave them.

She spent a year or so with her parents in Platte Valley, on a farm, and in the early eighties came to Clearfield, where she has since resided, a loved and respected resident.

She was raised in the Quaker faith, and became a member of the Friends' church after moving to Indiana, later becoming a member of the Clearfield United Presbyterian Church. She lived a beautiful Christian life, and, during the many years of illness, was always patient and cheerful, kind and loving, and solicitous of the welfare of her family and hers.

She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Eva and Mattie, who have cared for her during her illness, Eva being almost constantly with her during the past year or more;  two sons, Clyde of Mount Ayr, and Clark of Tarkio,

Missouri, and their wives, May and Mellie, to whom she has been a real mother; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Ferguson of Fort Morgan, Colorado; Mrs. Mary Swope of Clearfield; and Mrs. Josie Montville of Pipestone, Minnesota; two brothers, D. L. Parkins of Clearfield and William Parkins of Southern California; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held in the United Presbyterian church on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 22, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. B. Hutchman. Rev. J. C.

Turner, pastor of the Methodist church, was present and assisted in the service. The interment was in Clearfield Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 8, 1932

Weidner, J. W. -

Buffalo (Wyo.) Bulletin—J. W. Weidner, 53 years old, passed away Saturday evening at the family home in Buffalo, after an illness of less than a week, the immediate cause of death having been spinal trouble. Deceased had been working in the field, where he became overheated, and drank a considerable

amount of ice water. He was taken violently ill and brought to his home in town, but medical skill was unable to save his life. He had been a resident of

Buffalo the last three years, he and Mrs. Weidner having come here at the time of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Still. He leaves a wife and one sister to

mourn his death. Funeral services were held from the home in Buffalo Tuesday afternoon and were conducted by the Rev F. W. Ollis of the Congregational church, while the Masonic service was held at the grave. The

entire population of this community join in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 15, 1932