Woldruff, Charlotte Maxwell Shearer
Mrs. Charlotte Woldruff.
Mrs. Charlotte Woldruff, formerly of Buchanan township, Page county, died last Friday from accidental burning. That morning Mrs. Anna Bebout with whom Mrs. Woldruff lived, built a fire in the room where she was, and left it to attend to some duty. Later Mrs. Bebout heard Mrs. Woldruff screaming, and hurrying to her found her badly burned. Death ensued about noon. The following obituary has been furnished The Journal for publication :
Charlotte Maxwell was born in Martinsville, Morgan county, Ind., Oct. 31, 1843, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Bebout, May 10, 1918, aged 74 years 6 months and 9 days. She moved with her parents to Savannah, Mo., in 1847. After living here for six years she moved to Page county, Iowa, and has lived there until six years ago when she came to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Bebout. She was married to Henry H. Shearer, Oct., 6, 1859. To this union were born three children, William Robert, who died in infancy, Mrs. Anna Bebout and J. D. Shearer. Her husband died in 1865, while in service for his country during the Civil war. She was again united in marriage, to G. W. Woldruff, Aug. 16 1868. To this union were born four children, Mary Jane, who died in in fancy; Mrs. Frank Davidson of Greeley, Colo.; James Woldruff of Braddyville, Iowa, and Mrs. Charles Ridenour of Shambaugh, Iowa. Her husband died July 2, 1906. Mrs. Woldruff united with the Methodist church in 1863, later in 1876 she united with the Christian church and has lived a faithful Christian since that time. When her health permitted she enjoyed attending the services of the church and serving her master.
The funeral was held Saturday at the Shearer church, conducted by Rev. Mr. Youtz of Hopkins, Mo. Burial was in the Shearer cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 16, 1918

Charlotte Maxwell was born in Marttinsville, Morgan county, Ind., Oct.. 31, 1843, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Bebout, May 10th, 1918, aged 74 years, 6 months and 9 days.
She moved with her parents to Savannah, Mo., in 1874. After living here for six years she moved to Page county, la., and has lived there until six years ago when she came to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Bebout.
She was married to Henry H. Shearer October 6, 1859. To this union were born three children, William Robert, who died in infancy, Mrs. Anna Bebout and J. D. Shearer. Her husband died in 1865, while in service for his country during the Civil War.
She was again united in marriage to G. W. Woldruff Aug.  16, 1868. To this  union   were   born  four children, Mary Jane, who died in infancy, Mrs. Frank Davison of Greeley, Colo., James Woldruff of Braddyville, la., and Mrs, Chas. Ridenour of Shambaugh, la.   Her husband died July 2, 1906. Mrs. Woldruff united with the Methodist church in 1863, later in 1876 she united with the Christian church and has   lived  a  faithful  christian since that time.    When her health permitted she enjoyed attending the services of the church and serving her Master.
The funeral services were held at the Shearer church conducted by Roy Yontz of the Christian church at Hopkins. She was laid to rest in Shearer cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 23, 1918

Mrs. G. W. Woldruff Passed Away.     Mrs. G.W. Woldruff died the 10th of May, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Bebout, being laid to rest in Shearer cemetery east of Braddyville, the services being held at the Shearer church, conducted by Rev. Yontz of Hopkins.   Mrs. Woldruff's maiden name was Maxwell.   She was first married to Henry H. Shearer, who lost his life in the army during the Civil War, being then married to G. W. Woldruff, who passed away in 1906.   We will publish full obituary next week. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, May 16, 1918

Wolf, Catherine Mary - Catherine Mary Wolf died at the family home four and a half miles southwest of this city, Tuesday night after a sickness of eight days. She was a bright sweet-faced little girl; at the time of her death lacked but two days of being two years old. The little brown eyed girl was the pet of her father and mother and was the constant companion of her little brother two years older than herself. The little body was brought to Clarinda and laid to rest in the cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Rev. W. T. Fisher conducted the services which were held at the home. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 8, 1905  

Wolf, D.H. - D. H. Wolf, a farmer living east of Clarinda, died yesterday afternoon of kidney trouble. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 12, 1901

Wolf, Eliza - COIN
Mrs. Eliza Wolf was born in Pennsylvania, November 21, 1823 and died in Kansas City, November 13, 1905 at the home of L. VanArsdol. The remains arrived over the Burlington Railroad Tuesday, November 14. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery by the side of her husband. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 17, 1905

J. W. Wolf died at his home in Buchanan township, Wednesday morning, Jan. 17, 1917, aged 53 years 2 months and 18 days. About three weeks ago he was taken ill with pneumonia, but appeared to have recovered from it and was up and around. A week ago Monday he suffered a relapse, which ended in his death. The funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 19, 1917, at the Shearer church in Buchanan township, preached by the Rev. J. A. Nayle. Interment will be in the Shearer cemetery. The deceased was born in Buchanan township, Oct. 29, 1863, on the same farm where he died. He spent all of his life upon that farm. He was married in September, 1895, to Miss Ollis Cumberlan. To this union were born four children, three boys and one girl, who are as;follows: Carl, Orville, Vera and Ralph. The deceased is also survived by three brothers and one sister, as follows: Fred Wolf, Belleville, Kan.; Abe Wolf and S. P.Wolf, both of Buchanan township; Mrs. J. W. Huddle, Clarinda. The deceased will be much missed in his neighborhood, where he was a friend to everyone and could always be counted to help his   friends in
trouble. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 18, 1917

FUNERAL J. W. WOLFE HELD THIS THURSDAY
J. W. Wolfe died at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning, Jan. 17th, at his farm home in Buchanan township, where he was born more than fifty three years ago, and has resided there nearly all of his life. His taking away was the result of a second attack of pneumonia, of which he had one attack earlier in the winter. The funeral is held this Friday afternoon, at the church near Shearer cemetery, where he will be laid to rest, Rev. J. A. Nayle having charge of the services.
Mr. Wolfe was born Oct. 29th, 1863. In 1895 he was married to Miss Hollis Cumberland, the devoted wife who still survives him, as do the four children living at home, Carl, Orville, Vera and Ralph, the oldest of the children being about twenty years of age. Three brothers of deceased are also living, Fred of Belleville, Kans, and Abe and Simon living in Buchanan township, besides one sister, Mrs. J. W. Huddle of Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 18, 1917

Wolf, Jacob - Mr. Jacob Wolf, of Coin, died at his home last Wednesday morning at 2 o'clock and was buried yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Mr. Wolf was past 76 years old and was well known over this part of the county. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 1, 1904

Wolf, Verner Lloyd - Verner Lloyd Wolf was born January 11, 1902, in Colorado Springs, Colo., and died March 13, 1908, aged six years two months and two days. Little Verner's death was one of the saddest events which we have had to chronicle in recent years. The little boy had gone out into the pasture at the Wolf home, Thursday afternoon, to play with his dog and nothing was known of the accident which befell him until a short time afterwards, at about a quarter past four, when Mrs. Wolf went out doors to call him. She called several times, and getting no answer, became worried about the little fellow and asked some school children, who were just then passing on their way home, if they had seen anything of Verner. They replied that he was asleep down in the pasture where they had evidently seen him but a few minutes before. This of course alarmed the mother, who at once knew something had happened to her boy, and she ran into the pasture and found him lying unconscious with a great gash in his head where a horse had kicked him. As already stated in Friday's paper, everything possible was done for the boy but he never regained consciousness and expired at six o'clock the following morning. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 17, 1908

Little Verner Wolfe, the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolfe, living near Page Center, was kicked by a horse, yesterday afternoon, suffering a fracture of the skull, which resulted in his death this morning at six o'clock. The injury was a frightful one and although the little boy was brought to the hospital in this city last night at 10 o'clock and every surgical aid was given him, he never regained consciousness after the injury was received. He was a wonderfully bright and attractive little fellow and his violent death is an awful shock and bereavement to the parents and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to them. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 13, 1908

Verner Floyd Wolf the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wolf living southwest of the city, met with a tragic death Friday morning. It is said that Thursday afternoon he told his mamma he was going out to hunt eggs. She cautioned him and told him to return soon. Some time after she went to look for him but he could not be found and an alarm was given. He was discovered out in the pasture with his skull crushed at the temple, supposedly from a kick by a horse. A physician was called but could give no encouragement for recovery and the child was brought to the Powers' hospital for treatment but never gained consciousness and died early Friday morning. Mrs. Wolf is a sister to Mr. Geo. Annan. The funeral was held Saturday at 1 o'clock from the home conducted by Rev. Abel in the presence of a large company of sorrowing friends. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 19, 1908

Wolf, Zelpha - GIRL KILLED AT KARNIVAL.
Zelpha Wolf Instantly Killed By Falling Bricks—Casts Gloom Over The Entire Community.
Last night at seven o'clock the Braddyville  Korn Karnival part of a brick chimney from the brick store building on the south side of the street was pulled off by a tight wire-walker's wire, and fell into the crowd which was gathered around the steam swing just below and instantly killed    Miss Zelpha Wolf the fifteen year old daughter and oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Simon  Wolf who  live three miles east of Braddyville.    Half a dozen bricks fell off together and struck the unfortunate girl on   the left temple.    She uttered no word nor sound and although taken at once to the doctor's office and given all possible attention, she never recovered  her  consciousness.   This sad event has cast a gloom over the entire community. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 7, 1909

A terrible accident occurred at the Braddyville Corn Carnival on Wednesday evening of last week, which caused the death of Miss Zelpha Wolf, the 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Wolf, living east of Braddyville. One of the attractions of the carnival consisted of a "slide for life," by Tony Leburtus. To perform his act he had fastened his long rope to a window in one of the buildings, and out through the roof, throwing it around a chimney to get it nearer public view, the other end being anchored in the street. He had just tightened it up for his performance to follow, when the chimney fell, and a brick struck Miss Wolf on the head, killing her almost instantly. Medical aid was at once at hand, but the poor girl died without recovering consciousness. The funeral was held Friday at the family home. It was indeed a most horrible accident. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 14, 1909

The friends of Miss Rosa Wolff, who was a nurse in Clarinda for some time and who left here to go to Neenah, Wis., to care for her mother, will regret to learn of her mother's recent death. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 7, 1920

Wolfkill, Frank
Frank Wolfkill  
Information has reached the Journal office of the death of Frank Wolfkill, another man in service who had a star on the Clarinda community service flag. Mr. Wolfkill was born in Page County and spent his boyhood here. He spent a term of four years in service in the navy which term expired last November. During this time he was in Mexico and Hayti. He returned to Philadelphia, Pa., which was his home and worked for the government. He sailed for France Sept. 14, dying on the 27th of the same month. He is survived by his wife and baby daughter, also his mother, Mrs. Mary White, and two brothers and one sister as follows: Clarence Wolfkill of Minneapolis, Minn., Fred Wolfkill of Elbow Lake, Minn., and Mrs. Edna B. Achye of Henry, Nebr. Mr. Wolfkill is also survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevenson of Clarinda. Mrs. White, who lives at Elbow Lake, Minn., writes that she does not know whether her son died on the ship on which he sailed or not. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 7, 1918

Wolford, Margaret A. Hoffman - Mrs. Margaret A. Wolford. At the age of 85 years, Mrs. Margaret A. Wolford, widow of Henry P. Wolford, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1915, at the home of her brother, John B. Hoffman, at Long Beach, Calif. She had been in declining health for about two years. Her death is attributed to old age and hardening of the arteries. Her remains were accompanied to Shenandoah by her brother, Mr. Hoffman, and arrived in that city last Thursday. The funeral was held there in the Presbyterian church Friday, of which religious denomination she was a member. There being no Presbyterian minister now in Shenandoah the services were conducted by Rev. Walter L. Ferris, pastor of the Congregational, and W. S. Lowe, pastor of the Christian church of that city. Burial was in the Shenandoah cemetery. The maiden name of the late Mrs. Wolford was Hoffman. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hoffman, and was born in Germany. The parents came from Germany to Fairfield county, O., when their daughter, Margaret; was very young. The father died in two weeks after reaching Ohio and the mother in three weeks. After the marriage of Miss Hoffman and Mr. Wolford they lived in McDonough county, Ill. They had one child, a son, Melvin, who died in Morton township, Page county, la., about twenty years ago, at the age. of 22 years. He is buried in Shenandoah, as is his father, and now his mother. Frederick Hoffman, a brother of Mrs. Wolford, died in Fulton county, Ind., last year, at 91 years of age. At that time his brother, John B. Hoffman, went from Long Beach to Indiana on account of the death of Frederick. John B. Hoffman, the last of the family, now is 80 years of age. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 13, 1916

Wonner, Christina - Christina S. Wonner.
Christina S. Wonner was born February 6, 1829 at Geilsderf; Saxony, Germany. She was married to Frederick Wonner in Little Falls, New York, December 4, 1850, and to this union six children were born, the two eldest sons, with the father having preceded her in death. In early childhood she professed religion and has ever since lived a consistent Christian life, being a faithful member of the Presbyterian church. She departed this life Sunday, February 7, 1909, at 5:30 a. m. at the age of eighty years and one day. She is survived by a son and three daughters, Mr. Henry Wonner of Webb City, Mo., Mrs. Anna W. Karr of Osceola, Iowa, Mrs. Amelia Pratt of Kearney, Nebr., and Mrs. Carrie S. Tomlinson of New Market. All of her daughters were with her during her last sickness at the time of her death, and did all that loving daughters could do. She died quietly sleeping, and awakened in the beyond in the realization of her years of hopeful Christian life and prayer. The funeral services were held at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Tomlinson of New Market Tuesday forenoon at 10:30 and interment was made at Osceola, Iowa.
For several years while her daughters, now Mrs. Pratt and Mrs. Tomlinson were teachers in the city schools of Clarinda, Mrs. Wonner made her home in this city and gained a host of very warm friends here who found in her a beautiful Christian character, and a kind and pleasant associate.
All will join with the bereaved family in mourning the loss of Mrs; Wonner. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 11, 1909

Wood, Elizabeth Jarred

Mrs. Elizabeth Jarred was born in Oquaka, Ill., June 16, 1844, and was the only child of John and Elizabeth Jarred. She became a member of the United Presbyterian church in 1860, while living in
Illinois. She came to Iowa about 1875, and was married to W. W. Wood Feb. 18, 1913. She died at her home in Hepburn, Nov. 21, 1916, being 72 years 5 months and 5 days of age. She was very patient during her last illness and had a smile for everyone and a faithful worker for her Master. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock, Thursday, Nov. 23, at the United Presbyterian church. Rev. William Murchie of Red Oak conducting the funeral services. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 30, 1916

Wood, William W.
ANOTHER EARLY RESIDENT GONE TO REWARD.
William W. Wood is Dead—Lived Forty Years in Page County.
William W. Wood, died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. S. Brownlee, southwest of Villisca. He had suffered since Tuesday of last week from pneumonia and that disease, together with heart trouble from which he suffered caused his death.
William Wood was one of our pioneer residents. He came to Iowa about forty years ago, settled at Clarinda and there made his home for several years.
Wm. W. Wood was born in 1839 in Balfountain, Ohio. When a young man he came to Kirkwood, Ill., where his marriage to Adaline Lusk occurred. In 1882 the family moved to Page county and for a time lived in Clarinda, There were 4 children, only one survives, Mrs. Jennie Brownlee. Matthew died in childhood, James and Mary (McCoy) died about 20 years ago. The mother of these children died 10 years ago. Mr. Wood had been a member of the United Presbyterian church since early manhood, and was an elder when a resident of White City, Kans. There are 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. There were 2 brothers and one sister present at the funeral.
The services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Ewing of Villisca, at the Brownlee home, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, interment in North Page cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 1, 1917

William W. Woods passed away Sunday morning   at 8 o'clock, after a few days' illness at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jennie W. Brownlee. He was born at Bellfountain, O., June 28, 1839 and was the oldest of a family of nine children. He moved from Ohio to Harkwood, Ill., in 1857.   On Nov. 7, 1861, at Kirkwood, Warren county, Ill.,   he was united in marriage to Mrs. Adaline Lusk, to which union four children were   born,   who   are   as follows: Martha Wood, who died Oct. 18, 1867; Mary Ann McCoy, who died Oct. 25, 1895, at Majors, Nebr.; James Wallace Wood, who died Oct. 31, 1896, and Mrs. Jennie B. Brownlee, the only surviving child.  The deceased came to Iowa about 1870 and first lived in Clarinda and then moved to North Page in 1882. He has lived in Page county for thirty-four years.   The wife and mother died Nov. 29, 1907, at the age of 74 years.   On Feb. 18, 1913, Mr. Wood was again married, this time to Miss Elizabeth Jerad, who   preceded Mr. Woods to the grave nine weeks ago. Mr. Woods was 77 years and 7 months of age and is   survived   by twelve grandchildren,  six great-grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters, the brothers and sisters being as follows:  George, of Saskatchewan, Can.; John S. of Monmouth, Ill.; Mary Lusk and Margaret and Ann Hamilton, living in California, and Jeannette Graham of Momouth, la.   The deceased joined the United Presbyterian church when a young man and was an elder at White City, Kan., and always lived to his faith.   He was a kind and loving father and a good neighbor, and will be missed by all who knew him. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Ewing.   Those from a distance in attendance at the funeral, were Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Wood and son, Eugene, of Monmouth, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. George Wood   of Yellow Grass, Sask, Canada; Carl McCow of Wymore, Nebr.; Mrs. Jennie Graham and Mrs. Anna Blake of Detroit, Minn. .Card of Thanks—Mrs. Jennie K Brownlee and relatives wish to thank their neighbors and friends for their kindness during the illness and death of her father. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 1, 1917

Wooden, Idabell - Idabell Wooden died in Omaha, Feb. 14, 1910. The funeral services were held at the home in this city, Wednesday morning at ten o'clock. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 3, 1910

Woodmansee, Ann B. Truscott

OBITUARY
Ann B. Truscott was born in Cornwall county, England, October 3, 1832, and died in Clarinda, la., June 9,1901, aged 68 years, 8 months and 6 days.
She belonged to a family of nine children, was trained in a religious home—her parents being devout people—earnest members of the Methodist Episcopal church. The family moved to the United States when she was about nine years of age, living for a short time in Zanesville, Ohio, thence removing to Birmingham, Van Buren county, Iowa and four years later to Athens, Mo., where the father had charge of a mill.
She was married to J. S. Woodmansee in Lee county, Iowa, October 13, 1850, and for more than forty years they have journeyed together, walking in happy accord. Five children were born to this union, two dying in infancy. The husband and three children survive. Clare E. Winchell, lives in Meridian, Idaho; C. O., in Waterloo, la., and A. L. in Shambaugh, la. Mrs. Woodmansee also leaves three sisters and one brother: Mrs. Jennie Nesmith. Diagonal, la,; Mrs. Amanda Parker, Pierce City, Mo.; Arthur Truscott, Princeton, Montana, and Mrs. Chas. Feltch of this city.
Mrs. Woodmansee has been a resident of Page county over forty-three years. Two years ago last October, with her husband, she came to Clarinda—leaving the farm for a more quiet life and better church privileges. During the early spring she suffered from an attack of Pneumonia, but entirely recovered so that for some weeks past she enjoyed comparatively good health. The end came Sunday evening about 10 o'clock—when without warning the life went out. Heart failure was the immediate cause.
When about 12 years of age she was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church and for more than 55 years was an earnest Christian worker, a member of the Epworth -League and W. F. M.S. as well. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, possessing a generous heart, and a consistent Christian. She's not only mourned by relatives but by many friends as well
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at the house, conducted by her pastor, Rev. E. E. IlgenFritz after which the body will be laid to rest in the cemetery at Amity.
"No night of sorrow, none of pain
But perfect peace and: rest; Redeemed and saved she sweetly sleeps
Upon her Saviour's breast," CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 11, 1901

Mrs. Anna B. Woodmansee, wife of J. S. Woodmansee, died suddenly at her home in southeast Clarinda, Sunday, June 9, 1901, at 10 o'clock p. m., aged 68 years, 8 months and 6 days. She had been in poor health for some time, but was feeling usually well Sunday, and shortly after taking some medicine sank back a corpse from heart failure. Miss Annie B. Truscott was born in Cornwall county, England, and with her parents came to this county when nine years of age. She was married to J. S. Woodmansee Oct. 13, 1850, in Lee county, Iowa, five children being born to them. For nearly forty-four years they had resided in Page county, and for the past two years in this city. She was a devout member of the M. E. church, and a kind, affectionate woman. A good woman has gone to her long home. The funeral was held at 9 a. m. yesterday from the home, conducted by Rev. IlgenFritz, and the burial took place at the College Springs cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 13, 1901

Woodmansee, J.S. - J.S. Woodmansee died Friday morning, Nov. 4, 1904, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. O. Winchell, in southeast Clarinda, aged 75 years, 7 months and 10 days. Mr. Woodmansee had been in poor health from bronchitis for several years, but his fatal illness was of short duration. Mr. Woodmansee was one of the early settlers of this county, having located in Amity township in 1857. He resided there and at College Springs until a few years ago he came here to live with his daughter in his declining years. He was a great church worker and strong advocate of prohibition. The funeral took place at 10 o'clock Sunday, conducted by Rev. Homan, and his remains laid to rest in the city cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 10, 1904

Father Woodmansee Dead,
This morning about 10:30, Father J. S. Woodmansee, who is well known to many of our readers, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Winchell, in southeast Clarinda. Father Woodmansee has been in very poor health for many years, suffering from acute bronchitis from which it seems that be could get little relief. Funeral services will be held at the residence Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Homan, after which the remains will be taken to College Springs to be buried in the family lot by the side of his wife. Father Woodmansee was a pioneer of Page county, coming here in 1857 and was esteemed as an honorable, upright and devout citizen. His sons, C. O. of Waterloo, Ia„ and A. L. of Lovelend, Colo. were here when the death-angel entered the home. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 4, 1904

In our last Friday's issue we mentioned the death of father Woodmansee, but were not prepared to give any personal sketch of the deceased. The funeral services were held last Sunday at 10 olclock and were attended by a very large concourse of relatives and friends. He had a very large number of relatives in the country and as he was held in very high esteem by all they nearly all attended the services. Father Woodmansee knowing that his end was near at hand wrote a biographical sketch of his life which we give just as he prepared it as follows:
I was born in Clearmont County, Ohio, March 21st 1829, was converted at the age of sixteen and have been a church member ever since. In March 1846 I came with my parents and the rest of the family to make our home in Lee county, Iowa, which was then a territory. On October the 13, 1858, I was married to Ann Trustcott, a good christian young woman. To us were born five children, two of whom died in infancy. The other three, Mrs. F. O. Winchell, of Clarinda, Iowa, A. L. Woodmansee, of Loveland, Colorado and C. O. Woodmansee, of Waterloo, Iowa, all of whom are good loving children. In the fall of 1857 wife and I and little girl came to Page county to make a home and it has been my home ever since. I have experienced somie of the hardships and privations of pioneer life, but the Lord has always sustained me, bless his Holy name. My dear wife died June 9, 1901. She lived with me nearly fifty-one years. 1 have had a happy life. In my boyhood and young manhood I shunned evil companions and have always tried to be on the right side of every question worthy of consideration. I have made many mistakes, but never intenionally done wrong and have a well grounded hope in Christ, my Saviour.
J. S. Woodmansee. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 8, 1904

Woodmansee, Lutitia Margaret Scoggan

Lutitia Margaret Scoggan, daughter of Alexander and Mary Scogan, was born in Clay county, Mo., June 27, 1838, and died Nov. 1, 1917, at her home in College Springs, aged 79 years 4 months and 4 days. She was the fourth of a family of twelve children. She was converted at the age of fifteen years in the New Hope Baptist church, near home and united with that church. She lived in Clay county, Mo., until she came to Page county, Iowa in 1860. The first year she made her home with her sister, Mrs. Jane Searcy, near College Springs. On Sept. 26, 1861, she was united in marriage to Thomas Woodmansee. To them were born two children; Charles, who died in manhood, and Alice, who died in her ninth year Mrs. Woodmansee lived a very even Christian life for many years after coming to College Springs. She attended the services of and worked in Congregational church. She was a faithful worker in the Blue Ribbon temperance work in the 70's, organizing boys and girls in total abstinance societies. In the summer of 1883, a band of Free Methodist workers came to College Springs and conducted revival meetings, in a tent in the city park, under the leadership of the Rev. Tom Gates. Mrs. Woodmansee worked with them from the first and was the first person to unite with the Free Methodist class. From the beginning of her Christian life, she has acted at various times as Sunday school teacher, steward, class-leader, trustee, delegate to the annual conference, and was a worker in every organization within the church which had for its object the salation of people, young and old. Her home was always a stopping place for ministers and friends and they were always welcome. She was a woman of strong faith, of persevering and effectual prayer and a constant tsudent of the Word of God. The Bible was always her joy and the source of her spirtual strength. Her life was one of severe trials, of joys and of sorrows, but through it all she lived   a life of triumphant faith  and   victory.
Her parents, four brothers, three sisters, her husband, son and daughter, have all gone on before.   She is survived by the four children whom she and her   husband   raised. George Pierce of Kingfisher, Okla., Mrs. Anna Westphall of Sebastapol, Calif., Mrs. Ella Mudd of College Springs, and Burdette Woodmansee, who is in the United States navy; two brothers, John Scoggan of Lake City. Fla. and Clay Scoggan of Richland, Mo., two sisters, Mrs. Henry Gates   and   Mrs. John Nowells of College Springs and many other relatives.   Mrs. Woodmansee led an active life.  She has been failing in strength for over a year and had not been able to leave her home   in   the past three years.   During the past five years her sister and brdther-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gates have made their home with her and have cared for her in her declining years.
She retained the use of her mental faculties till the very last.   Her last day of moral life was one of spiritual
struggle with the enemy of souls. A half hour before her departure, relatives gathered around her bed, not thinking the end was so near, and she joined with them in singing several of the hyms of the church, during which she triumphantly praised the Lord and bore strong testimony to His present saving power.   Within a few moments she gently fell asleep in the arms of her blessed Savior. Fifty-seven years of her pilgrimage on earth were spent near or in College Springs.  The country was all new, deer and elk roaming the praries,   when she came to this community.    The   funeral services were held from the Free Methodist church, Saturday, Nov. 3, at 2:30 p. m., and were conducted by the district elder the Rev. W. C. Kelly, assisted by her pastor, the Rev. J. F. Mudd. The body was laid at rest in Maple Hill cemetery beside   the bodies   of her husband and children. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 8, 1917

Woodmansee, Margaret

The funeral services of Mrs. Margaret Woodmansee were held at the Free Methodist church, Nov. 3rd conducted by the district Elder, Rev Kelley, assisted by her pastor, Rev. Mudd and the body laid to rest in College Springs cemetery beside her husband and daughter, Mrs. Woodmansee was well known all over this part of the state among the Free Methodist people and her house was always a home for all Free Methodists, from what ever state or clime and were always welcome. She was a leader and active worker in the church, and will be greatly missed in the church and community She leaves two sisters, Mrs. John Nowels and Mrs. Henry Gates, and two brothers, John Scoggin, of Florida and Clay Scoggin of Missouri, besides a host of friends to.mourn her loss. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 15, 1917

Woodrow, Benjamin L. - The death of Benjamin L. Woodrow, aged 40 years, is reported from Malvern. He died on Sunday, January 14, of acute pneumonia. He was a son of Steven Woodrow, of this city. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 23, 1900

Woodruff, Mary
Mary, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Woodruff, whose illness has already been mentioned in the Herald, died Friday morning at 3 a.m., Nov. 3rd, 1916; age 1 yr., 8 mos. and 15 das. The little one leaves to mourn its early death its parents, two sister and one brother, who have the sympathy of a wide circle of relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the church of God in Shambaugh Saturday, Nov. 4th, at 2:30, conducted by Rev. D. Long, who was assisted by Rev. J. A. Nayle of the M. E. church. The flowers were both profuse and beautiful. Interment was at the Butler cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 9, 1916

Woodruff, Nehemiah
Nehemiah Woodruff was born in Knox County, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1833. He died Dec. 4, 1920, aged 87 years.
He was one of the family of ten child. Four sisters still survive him; Eliza Fox and Clarsie Sovereign of Franklin Grove, Illinios, Elizabeth McKeen and Martha Posten of Tama Iowa. Their parents, Joseph and . Rhoda (Young) Woodruff, were both natives of Pennsylvania. They lived for some time in Ohio but spent their last days in Illinois. In ealy boyhod, Nehemiah accompanied his parents on their removal from Knox county to Delaware county, Ohio where he remained until eighteen years of age when the family went to Ogle county, Illinios. Here he resided until after his marriage to Miss Emma Jones in September 20, 1854, who died on July 29, 1913.
To this union were born ten children; Joseph of Stanton, Okla., Rosa Calvin of Kansas City, Mo., Edward of Los Angeles, Calif., David of Sacramento, Calif., Walter of Harrison, Nebr., Martha Bonsall, deceased. Charles and Fred of Shambaugh and Lottie Hamm at whose home the deceased died. There are forty grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren.
Mr. Woodruff moved to Iowa in 1859 where he has since made his home.
On May 14, 1861, he enlisted in Co. F. 5th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, serving till the fall of 1863, when he
was honorably discharged.
Mr. Woodruff never affiliated any church his views on Christianity were liberal regarding all men as his brothers and sisters. In the last years of his life he often remarked that he had no ill feeling against any and felt no displeasure resting upon him. He bore his affliction with courage never complaining.   He was
always a kind and loving father and husband. During the last week of his life, he was bedfast awaiting the summons of death.
Mr. Woodruff's funeral was held at the Church of God on Tuesday, December 7, at 2:30 p. m. conducted by Rev. J. W. Cabbage assisted by Rev. E. A. Cochell. Interment was at the Butler Cemetry. The flowers were beautiful. Those attending the funeral from a distance were Walter Woodruff from Harrison, Nebr., and Mrs. Avis Squirers of Villisca. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 9, 1920

OBITUARY RECORD.
Nehemiah Woodruff.
Nehemiah Woodruff was born in Knox county, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1833; died Dec. 4, 1920, age 87 years 1 month and 1 day. He was one of the family of ten children. Four sisters still survive him: Eliza Fox and Cassie Sovercong of Franklin Grove, Ill., and Elizabeth McKean and Martha Posten, Tama, Iowa. Their parents, Joseph and Rhoda (Young) Woodruff, were both natives of Pennsylvania. They lived some time in Ohio but spent their last days in Illinois. In early boyhood Nehemiah accompanied his parents on their removal from Knox county, Ohio, to Delaware county, Ohio, [something missing here] age, when the family went to Ogle county, Ill. Here he resided until after his marriage to Miss Emma Jones on Sept. 20, 1854, who died July 29, 1913. To this union were born ten children, Joseph of Staunton, Okla., Rosa Colvin of Kansas City, Mo.; Edward of Los Angeles, Calif., David of Sacramento, Calif., Walter of Harrison, Nebr.; Martha Bonsall, deceased; infant son, deceased; Charles and Fred of Shambaugh, and Mrs. Lottie Hamm, at whose home Mr. Woodruff died. There are forty grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Mr. Woodruff moved to Iowa in 1859, where he has since made his home. In May 14, 1861, he enlisted in Company F, Fifth Iowa Volunteer infantry, serving till the fall of 1863, when he was honorably discharged. Mr. Woodruff never affiliated with any church. His views on Christianity were liberal, he regarding all mankind as his brothers and sisters. In the last years of his life he often remarked that he had no ill feeling against any, and felt no displeasure resting on him. He bore his affliction with courage, never complaining. He was always a kind and loving husband and father. During the last week of his life he was bedfast, waiting till the summons of death. Mr. Woodruff's funeral was held at the Church of God church, on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. W. Cabbage, assisted by Rev. E. A. Cochell. Interment was at the Butler cemetery. The flowers were very beautiful. Those attending the funeral from a distance were Walter Woodruff of Harrison, Nebr., and Mrs. Avis Squires of Villisca. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 9, 1920

Woods, Elvira - Yorktown
Elvira Woods was born in Mercer county, Pa., May 16. 1830. She passed away Jan. 28, 1916. She had six sisters and two brothers. All but one, Miss Ermina Woods, of Grinnell, la., preceded her to their home in heaven. Her girlhood days were spent with her mother, brothers and sisters. Her father died when she was a little child, she received her education in the home schools and in the Kingsville Academy, Ohio. Miss Woods taught in the home schools at Clarksville, also in Greenville and Meadville, Pa., and was very successful in her work. Her mother died in 1866. The last words of the mother to Elvira were "Stand by Melissa." She gave the promise and soon after the mother was laid to rest she went to her sister's home to care for her in sickness and help care for the little family. Melissa (Mrs. McClelland) and family came west to Page county and she followed them. For a time she taught in Page county, but after several terms, the sister's health failing, she gave up teaching to minister to the sister and family, remaining with them until Mr. and Mrs. McClelland both died. Elvira remembered her promise to her mother and took up the work that her sister and husband had been taken from. To the children Elvira gave a mother's care until they went into homes of their own. Since then she has lived with them, taking turns about in the McClelland and Mrs. Walter Mitchell homes. She died at the Mitchell home. Miss Woods united with the Presbyterian church in Clarksville, when young, on coming to Page county she became one of the charter members of the Presbyterian church at Yorktown and gave many years of faithful service. Her motto was "Even Jesus pleased not Himself." The funeral of Miss Woods was held at the Presbyterian church, Sunday, at 2 p.m., conducted by. Rev. Mr. Driver. Many beautiful .flowers were given by friends and relatives. Burial was in the Summit cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 3, 1916

Obituary Record

   Elvira Woods - Special from Yorktown.
Elvira Woods was born in Mercer county, Pa., May, 1830. She passed away January 28, 1916. She had six sisters and two brothers. All but one, Miss Ermina Woods of Grinnell, Iowa preceded her to their home in Heaven.
Her girlhood days were spent with her mother, brothers and sisters. Her father died when she was a little child. She received her education in the home schools.and in the Kingsville Academy, Ohio. Miss Woods taught in the home school at Clarksville, also in Greenville and Meadville, Pa. and was very successful in the work. Her mother died in 1866. The last words of the mother to Elvira were, "Stand by Melissa." She gave the promise and soon after the mother was laid to rest, she went to her sister's home to care for her in sickness and help her care for the little family. Melissa (Mrs. McClelland) and family came west to Page county and she followed them. For a time she taught in Page county, but after several terms, the sister's health failing, she gave up teaching to minister to her sister and family, remaining with them until Mr. and Mrs. McClelland both died. Elvira remembered her promise to her mother and took up the work that her sister and husband had been taken from. To the two children, Elvira gave a mother's care until they went into homes of their own Since then she has lived with them, taking turns about in the families of Mr. McClelland and Mrs. Walter Mitchell.   She died at the Mitchell home.
Miss Woods united with the Presbyterian church in Clarksville, when young. On coming to Page county she became one of the charter members of the Presbyterian church at Yorktown and gave many years of faithful service. Her motto was, "Even Jesus pleased not Himself."
The funeral of Elvira Woods who was known at Yorktown as "Aunt Vie" was held Sunday at the Presbyterian church at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. Driver. Many beautiful flowers furnished by the church, the Borthwick families and others, were placed upon the casket. The bearers were John Gwynn, Rudy Heninger, Joe Morrison Harry and Ollie Kenagy and David Stitt of Clarinda. Music was furnished by a quartet from Clarinda. Burial was at Summit cemetery. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 1, 1916

Woods, Esther Irene Hill

Esther Irene Hill was born near Lower Salem, Washington county, O., on the 18th day of June, 1840; died June 21, 1916. She was next to the youngest child in a family of six children. She united with the Presbyterian church in Lower Salem when 18 years of age. On the fourth day of July, 1864, she was married to J. A. Woods, at the home of her sister, Mrs. S. B. Hildreth, near Marietta, O., and a few weeks afterward in company with her husband came to Clarinda, la., where she has since resided, except the years 1895 to 1902, when she was a resident of Keithsburg, Ill. This country was new when Mrs. Woods came here, but she at once adapted herself to her new surroundings. For one year she was an assistant teacher with her husband in the Clarinda schools, and was deeply interested in the school life during her husband's long time of service. While he managed and taught she interested herself in the social life of the school, and many pleasant evenings were spent by the teachers and graduating classes in her home where for a time at least the teachers' worry and the students' labor were forgotten, and the next day they returned to their respective task rested and refreshed by the hours spent in social life through the loving minisraion of Mrs. Woods. In her religious life during the early struggles of the church with which she united Oct. 7, 1864, she served with a faith and devotion that was untiring and continued as long as her health would permit, and none will know except her Lord and Master, how much the Presbyterian church owes to the prayers of Mrs Woods during the years she was not permitted to engage in active service by the reason of failing health. The following verses are quoted to express the Christian character of Mrs. Woods: "So few are ready when the call,
Is wafted shoreward from the deep.The summons that must come co all
The tryst that mortal man must keep. But she was ready; through the day
She did her task and lived her prayer A weary hill made hard the way,
She saw the roses growing there. And when the twilight hour grew near.
She stood beside the silent sea; And in her heart was no fear
Of all that dread immensity. She waited there in perfect faith
The while the failing day grew dim. The boatman's hail, the voyage of death
Meant only going home to her. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 27, 1916

Woods, Esther Irene Hill
Esther Irene Hill, was born near Lower Salem, Washington county, O., on the 18th day of June, 1840, died June 21, 1916. She was next to the youngest child in a family of six children. She united with the Presbyterian church in Lower Salem, when eighteen years of age.
On the fourth day of July 1864, she was married to Mr. J. A. Woods at the home of her sister, Mrs. S. B. Hildreth, near Marietta, Ohio, and a few weeks afterward in company with her husband came to Clarinda, Iowa, where she has since resided except the years 1895 to 1903, when she was a resident of Keithsburg, 111. From this union 2 children were born, both of whom survive: Mr. Charles E. Woods, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. John A. Hoskins, Estherville, la.
This country was new when Mrs. Woods came here, but she at once adapted herself to her new surroundings.
For one year she was an assistant teacher with her husband in the Clarinda school, and was deeply interested in the school life, during her husbands long time of service. While he managed and taught she interested herself in the social life of the school, and many pleasant evenings were spent by the teachers and graduating classes in her home where for a time at least, the teachers' worry and the students labor were forgotten, and the next day they returned to their respective tasks rested and refreshed, by the hours spent    in social lite through the loving ministrations of Mrs. Woods. In her religious life during the early struggles of the church which she united Oct. 7th, 1864, she served with a faith and devotion that was untiring, and continued to serve as long as her health would permit. None will know except her Lord and Master, how much the Presbyterian church owes to the prayers of Mrs. Woods, during the years she was not permitted to engage in active service by the reason of failing health, The following verses are quoted to express the   Christian   character   of Mrs. Woods:
"So few are ready when the call, Is wafted shoreward from the deep; The summons that must come to all, The tryst that mortal man must keep.
But she was ready; through the day She did her task and lived her prayer, A weary hill made hard the way, , She saw the roses growing there. And when the twilight hour drew near, She stood beside the silent sea; And in her heart there was no fear Of all that dread immensity.
She waited there in perfect faith, : The while the failing day grew dim The boatmans hail,   the   voyage of death
Meant only going home to her. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 24, 1916

Death of Mrs. J. A. Woods.
Clarinda will greatry miss the presence of one of our most beloved residents, in the death of Mrs. J. A. Woods, who slumbered peacefully away at midnight, on Tuesday, June 20th. Mrs. Woods had been an invalid for some time, and has recently been growing weaker. She was seventy-six years of age last Sunday, having been born June 18th, 1840, near Marietta, Ohio, her maiden name being Esther I. Hill. Mrs. Woods first came to Clarinda as a bride, in July 1864. Prof. J. A. Woods, who survives her, had come two years before, being connected at the time with the Clarinda schools.
Clarinda has been her home ever since coming here fifty years ago, except for seven years when Mr. and Mrs. Woods resided at Keithsburg, Ill., from 1895 until 1902. Early in life she became a member of the Presbyterian church, of which she has always been an active and loyal member. Two children are living, Mrs. John A. Hawkins of Estherville, la., who was at her mother's bedside when she passed away; also a son C. E. Woods living at Los Angeles, Calif., who is now on his way to Clarinda to attend the funeral, which will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30, from the family residence. Her pastor, Rev. D. W. Curry, will conduct the services, and interment will be made in Clarinda cemetery, in the family lot where rest the remains of Prof. Wood's father and mother. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 22, 1916

Woods, Esther Irene Hill

Woods, Funeral of Mrs. J. A. Woods.
The funeral of Mrs. J. A. Woods was held from the family home in Clarinda last Saturday afternoon. Many old friends and neighbors were in attendance. The service was conducted by Rev. David S. Curry, pastor of the Presbyterian church—the church here to which Mrs. Woods had belonged since pioneer days in Clarinda. Passages of Scripture which were favorites of the departed were read and the pastor paid an eloquent, fitting tribute to the charming modesty and sterling Christian worth of the woman whose funeral day had come. Music at the funeral was omitted through a request made by Mrs. Woods, who had thoughtfully suggested that at such a time music was calculated to freshly open the wounds in the hearts of the friends of the deceased, and she wished to spare them any such sorrow. Her request was typical of the woman—to think of others before herself—and her life was such that its beauty and unselfishness will be treasured with deep respect by those who knew her. The pallbearers were Prof. Woods' associates as elders of the Presbyterian church: Henry Loranz, G. Wm. Richardson, Dr. J. P. Brown, Walter C. Cramer, Jesse Christensen and J. E. Sawhill. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery.
The following concerning the late Mrs. Woods has been contributed to The Journal for publication:
Esther Irene Hill was born near Lower Salem, Washington county, O., on the 18th day of June, 1840; died
June 21, 1916. She was next to the youngest child in a family of six children. She united with the Presbyterian church in Lower Salem when 18 years of age. On the 4th day of July, 1864, she was married to J. A. Woods, at the home of her sister, Mrs. S. B. Hildreth, near Marietta, O., and a few weeks afterward in company with her husband came to Clarinda, la., where she has since resided, except the years 1895 to 1902, when she was a resident of Keithsburg, Ill.
From this union two children were born, both of whom survive: Charles E. Woods, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. John A. Hawkins, Estherville, la.
The country was new when Mrs. Woods came here, but she at once adapted herself to her new surroundings. For one year she was an assistant teacher with her husband in the Clarinda schools, and was deeply interested in the school life during her husband's long time of service. While he managed and taught she interested herself in the social life of the school, and many pleasant evenings were spent by the teachers and graduating classes in her home where for a time at least the teachers' worry and the students' labor were forgotten, and the next day they returned to their respective tasks rested and refreshed by the hours spent in social life through the loving ministration of Mrs. Woods.
In her religious life during the early struggles of the church with which she united Oct. 7,1864, she served with a faith and devotion that was untiring and continued to serve as long as her health would permit. None will know except her Lord and Master, how much the Presbyterian church owes to the prayers of Mrs. Woods during the years she was not permitted to engage in active service by the reason of failing health. The following verses are quoted to express the Christian character of Mrs. Woods

So few are ready when the call Is wafted shoreward from the deep; The summons that must come co all,
The tryst that mortal man must keep. But she was ready; through the day
She did her task and lived her prayer, A weary hill made hard the way,
She saw the roses growing there. And when the twilight hour grew near,
She stood beside the silent sea; And in her heart there was no fear
Of all that dread immensity. She waited there in perfect faith, - The while the failing day grew dim The boatman's hail, the voyage of death Meant only going home to her." CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 29, 1916

Mrs. Esther I. Woods, wife of Prof. J. A. Woods, died at their home in Clarinda, Tuesday, June 20, 1916, at midnight.   She had been an invalid for years, and recently had been growing weaker and weaker.   She was born near Marietta, O.   June 19, 1916 she reached the age of 76 years. Her maiden name was Hill.   She came to Clarinda the bride of Prof. Woods, in the latter part of July, 1864, since which time she had lived here continuously excepting for   the period from 1895 to 1902, when she and her husband resided at Keithsburg, Ill. She was a member of the Presbyterian church from the time she was a little girl.   Surviving her besides her husband are two children, a daughter, Mrs. John A. Hawkins of Estherville, this state, who was here for some days before the death of her mother, and a son, C. E. Woods, of Los Angeles, Calif., from whom a telegram was received Wednesday morning stating that he was starting from California.  The funeral will be held Saturday, June 24, at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Woods family lot in the Clarinda cemetery where Prof. Woods' father and mother are buried.  A host of friends of Prof, and Mrs. Woods will deeply regret the death of that most estimable Christian lady and sincerely sympathize with her husband in his sorrow. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 22, 1916

Woods, Lee

Rev. W. M. Jackson and wife went to Red Oak Saturday morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. Jackson's cousin, Mr. Lee Woods. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 11, 1908

Woods, Alger
KILLED IN SUGAR FACTORY
M. Alger Woods, son of Mrs. Mary Woods,was killed in a sugar factory in Shelly, Idaho, where he was employed previous to moving on his farm, which he had just purchased. The accident happened when a belt which he was fixing, went wrong, and hurled him from the window of the fourth floor, breaking his neck when he struck the ground. He is survived by his wife and two children, 8 and 11 years of age. The body was shipped to Clarinda, accompanied by the sorrowing wife and bereaved children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mont McKee, on S. 16th street, being conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable and Rev. D. S. Curry. The members of the Masonic lodge were also present.
Mr. Woods had united with the Methodist church while in the west. Besides his mother, he has two sister living in Clarinda, Mrs. Mont McKee and Mrs. Roy Herron. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 2, 1919

Woods, Alger W.

Alger W. Woods.
His friends here were very much shocked last week to learn of the accidental death of Alger W. Woods, a former resident of Clarinda. His death is much regretted and the sorrowing relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. .He died through the collapse of a fourth story floor in a large sugar factory in Idaho, when a belt went wrong in the factory in which he was working. He was hurled to the ground forty feet and instantly killed. The remains arrived here Monday afternoon for the funeral and burial.

Alger W. Woods was born near Clarinda, Iowa, Oct. 13, 1879; died at Shelley, Idaho, Dec. 26, 1918. In early boyhood he became a member of the Presbyterian church of Clarinda. When about 18 years of age he went to Meridian, Idaho. There he transferred his church membership to the Methodist Episcopal church of that place, and was at the time of his decease a faithful and consistant member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Later in life he returned to Clarinda and became the manager of the coal mine then owned by the late Isaac Van Arsdol. He was married to Bessie May Bridges, May 9, 1905. His wife and two children, Dorothy Margaret and Wilson Alger, survive him; also, his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Woods; a brother and four sisters, Oliver N. Woods, Mrs. Roy Herren, Mrs. G. M. McKee, Mrs. Ray C. Baird and Mrs. Alfred Jones. His father, Wilson Woods, passed to the better world Nov. 24, 1889. He was an affectionate husband, an indulgent father and a true friend. His outstanding characteristics were, honesty of purpose and an unswerving loyalty to what he believed to be right. The world is better for his having lived in it. The funeral services were held at the home of his sister, Mrs. G. M. McKee, South Sixteenth street, Clarinda, at 2:30 p.m., Dec. 31, 1918, conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable of the Methodist Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. D. S. Curry of the Presbyterian church, after which Nodaway lodge, No. 140, A. F. and A. M., took charge, Mr. Woods being a member of Grandview Masonic lodge, No. 191, Grandview, Wash. Nodaway lodge conducted a short but impressive service at the grave. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 2, 1919

KILLED BY FALL IN SHELLEY, IDAHO.

Alger W. Woods, a former Clarinda boy, was killed by a fall the day after Christmas, while working in the sugar beet factory at Shelley, Idaho
It seems that he was adjusting a belt on a pulley in the factory, when the belt slipped, throwing him from the platform on which he was standing, to the floor a distance of nearly forty feet below, death being instant, from concussion of the brain in the fall.
The body was brought to Clarinda for burial, being laid to rest Tuesday afternoon, in Clarinda cemetery, brief services being held at the home of his sister, Mrs. G. M. McKee, conducted by Rev. M. M. Cable with the assistance of Rev. D. S. Curry, after which the beautiful Masonic ritual was held at the grave.
Alger W. Woods was born in Clarinda, Oct. 13, 1879. In early boyhood he became a member of the Presbyterian church here, and when about eighteen years of age moved to Meridian, Idaho, becoming affiliated with the Methodist Church of that place. Later he returned to Clarinda, acting as manager of the coal mine then owned by the late Isaac Van Orsdol.
In 1905 he was married to Bessie May Bridges, who survives him, as do two children, the daughter Dorothy and a son Wilson. His mother Mrs. Mary E. Woods is also living besides a brother, Oliver, and 4 sisters, Mrs. G. M. McKee, Mrs. Roy Herren of Clarinda, Mrs. Alfred Jones of Shenandoah and Mrs. Ray C. Baird of Louisville, Ky. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 2, 1919

Woods, Matilda White Kelly-
The   funeral    of   Mrs. Thomas Woods, formerly Mrs  Kelly of Clarinda was held in this  city,   Tuesday morning, June 1, from the Harman family residence of North tenth street, the remains having been brought here from Boise, Ida for the funeral. The funeral services was conducted by Rev R.C. Snodgrass. Interment was in the Clarinda Cemetery.
The Journal has been furnished with the    following obituary:

Matilda White, the 4th child and third daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Lorimer) White, was born May 12th, 1850, near New Concord, Ohio. She died May 27th, 1920 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Oberbillig in Boise, Idaho, to which place she had gone to be near expert medical aid, her home being in Pendleton, Oregon, at the time of her death.
The childhood and early young womanhood of the deceased was spent with her father and brothers and sisters on their farm near New Concord. She was raised in the faith of the United Presbyterian church and in her early years united with this congregation, remaining ever faithful and observing of the teachings of this spiritual life until her marriage with Fletcher Edmund Kelly, March 21, 1870, at which time she changed to the, Methodist church of Rix Mills, Ohio, to be with her husband in religious affiliations.
Being of a deep religious nature and a student of the bible her greatest comfort was the reading and memorizing of much of the Holy Scriptures.
To the union of Matilda White Kelly and Fletcher E. Kelly were born eight children, four sons and four daughters. On Apr. 24,1896, the husband and father was taken from his wife and children. Then on May 25, 1900 the oldest son Orion A. departed this life and in October 1909 Homer R., the second son died.
After the children were grown and in homes of their own Mother Kelley went to Pendleton, Oregon, and there married Mr. Thos. Woods.
There are left to mourn her death a husband, an aged brother and two sisters and other relatives, besides six children: Mrs. Frederic C. Ewbank and Mrs. Jennie Porter of Amoret, Mo.; Mrs. Charles V. Edmonds and Herman E. and Mrs. S. J. Kelley of Clarinda; Mr. John J. Oberbillig of Boise, Idaho, and J. Raymond Kelley of Pendleton, Oregon. There are also 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The funeral was held Tuesday morning, June 1st, from the Herman Kelley residence on N. 10th Street, in Clarinda, the body being brought to the home town for burial. Rev. R. C. Snodgrass conducted the services. Interment. was in Clarinda cemetery.
Those who were present at the funeral from out of town were three children, J. Raymond Kelly of Pendleton, Oregon, Mrs. Fred Ewback, and daughter Maud and Mrs. Jennie Porter of Amoret, Mo., a sister Mrs. Robt. Coulter and son Frank of Albia, Iowa.
CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our kind friends
and neighbors for their kindness and floral offerings.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Kelley.
J. Raymond Kelley.
Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Edmonds.
Mrs. Fred Ewbank.
Mrs. Jennie Porter. CLARINDA JOURNAL and CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 3, 1920

Woods, Miss - YORKTOWN
Another Faithful Worker Answer to the Call For the Great Beyond.
A Obituary—Miss Woods. The funeral of Miss Woods was held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Driver. Miss Woods was born in Ohio in 1830, and died Jan. 1916, at the home of her niece, Mrs. Walter Mitchell, near New Market. With her parents she came west to Clarksville, where she received her education, and taught school a number of years, part of them being in Page county. She is one of a family of eight children, six girls and two boys, all who have preceded her in death, except one sister, Miss Nina, of Grinnell. At a early day in her life she joined the church and remained a firm believer till the time of her death. Miss Woods was long a resident of Yorktown and a faithful member of the Presbyterian church and for a long time a teacher of the bible class. Music was furnished by Guy Lain, Otis Lucas, John Keenan and C. Miller of Clarinda. The flowers were many and beautiful and the body was laid to rest at Summit cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 3, 1916

Woods, Robert M. - Robert M. Woods of three miles this side of Bedford was instantly killed by lightning during the electric storm of Monday afternoon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 5, 1901

Woodward, John
John Woodward was born June 27th, 1837, at Bradford, England, and died at the home of his son, James, Twelfth and Tarkio streets, Clarinda, Iowa, June 2nd, 1913. He came to America at the age of nineteen and in 1861 at Salineville, Ohio, was united in marriage with Mary A. Gordon. To them, were born eight children, four of whom are living at present, Mrs. R. T. Johnson of Fort Morgan, Colorado, Ralph Woodward of Bedford, Iowa, Mrs. M. E. Jewell of Sharpsburg, la., and James G. Woodward of Clarinda, la.
In 1894 Mr. Woodward came to Clarinda, settling on a farm northwest of Clarinda, where he resided till the death of his wife September 25th, 1905. Since then he has made his home with his children. Mr. Woodward was a member of the Odd Fellows fraternity for many years, holding his membership in the lodge at Salineville, O. Having lived the limit of human life, he passed peacefully away as the machinery slowed down. The funeral service was held from the home of his son, James, Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. William Stevenson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church and the interment was made in the Summit cemetery north of Yorktowa, in charge of his brethren of the Odd Fellows lodge, Clarinda. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 5, 1913

Mr. John Woodward died Sunday evening at the home of his son, Jas, Woodward, in north Clarinda, aged 75 years, 11 months and 6 days. Mr. Woodward was a native of England but most of his life had been passed in this country. For many years he had been a resident of this county. The funeral took place yesterday from the home of his son at 4 p. m., conducted by Rev. Wm. Stevenson. A good old man has passed away. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 5, 1913

Woodward, Mary A. Gordon - Mrs. John Woodward died at tbe family home near Sharpsburg Friday and the body was brought the next evening to Clarinda. On Sunday afternoon the funeral services were held at the home of her son, James Woodward, in this city at three o'clock. From there the body was taken for burial to Summit cemetery. Mrs. Woodward was a woman 64 years of age and leaves a blessed memory with her bereaved husband and children as a loving, thoughtful wife and ever kind and devoted mother. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 26, 1905

Woodward, W.B.

TRAGIC DEATH NEAR RED OAK.
W. B. Woodward of Villisca Commits Suicide by Hanging.
Villisca Review, Feb. 11: A private funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for W. B. Woodward who committed suicide Thursday of last week by hanging himself to a tree along the railroad track about one mile and a half east of Red Oak.
The funeral was held at the Woodward home on Third avenue, with Dr. C. C. Russell in charge of the service. The pallbearers were Charley, E. B., T. P. and Mack Woodward, the brothers of the deceased, and his two son, Dan and William. The singing was by Mrs. Hattie E. Hough, with Mrs. Charles Meyerhoff at the piano, and burial was in the Villisca cemetery.
Financial embarrassment is thought to have been the cause of Mr. Woodward taking his life, having been unable to carry out many real estate transactions of considerable extent in which he became involved.   Until the last few months he had been regarded as a man in very comfortable financial circumstances, but   his speculations had evidently been too far reaching so that he was unable to complete his deals and be became despondent.
Mr. Woodward left home Monday evening of last week for Beatrice, Nebr., leaving Villisca on No. 9, stating that he had business to transact in Omaha on the trip. He did not indicate that he contemplated taking his life while away from home, but those most intimately acquainted with him had feared of late that he might do himself violence on account of his straitened financial condition, and when he did not return home Wednesday morning as expected his wife became much worried about him.
She telephoned that day to Omaha to the Payne Investment Co. which he had stated before leaving home he was to visit, but she learned he had not been there. She left word for him to call her if he came there, and Thursday morning he called her from Omaha informing her he would be home that morning on No. 6.
He did not come home on No. 6 but a letter from him arrived here in the mail on No. 4 that day, C. H. Frame, who for several years has had his office with Mr. Woodward taking the mail to the Woodward and Frame office after getting it from the post office. He telephoned Mrs. Woodward that a letter had come from Mr. Woodward, and she asked him to bring it to her home, asking him particularly to bring it himself and not send anybody.
The letter had been mailed in Red Oak, and Mr. Frame supposed Mr. Woodward was informing his wife he had stopped over there on business.
About 2 o'clock he took the letter up to Mrs. Woodward, who opened and read it, exclaiming as she did so, "Oh Clarence, he's gone," The note read, "I can't stand it any longer. You will find my body along the railroad track between Red Oak and Stanton."
Although Mr. Woodward did not intimate to any of the members of his family or to any of his friends before leaving home that he intended to commit suicide, an incident in connection with his leaving indicates that he must have had such a plan in mind on the day he left home. That morning he went to the Villisca National bank and took from his safety deposit box there his insurance policies and carried them to his office, placing them in the safe there at the same time showing C. H. Frame where he was putting them. He leaves life insurance amounting to $15,000.
William B. Woodward was born in Villisca on Feb. 8, 1970, and lacked but five days of being 50 years old at the time of his death. He lived here all his life.
He was married to Effie Jackson in Villisca on July 7, 1897, and to this union four children were born. They are Dan, Mary, Wililam and Katherine.
Besides his wife and children, Mr. Woodward leaves also his father, W. A. Woodward of Los Angeles, and five brothers and one sister. They are T. P. of Villisca, Charley of Des Moines, of Monrovia, Calif., and Mrs. George Burgert of Kearney, Nebr., Mr. Woodward's entire business career was spent in the real estate and insurance business in Villisca. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. and the Elk lodges.
Those who were here from a distance to attend the funeral were the daughter, Miss Mary Woodward, who has been attending Iowa State university at. Iowa City; the son, Dan Woodward, and wife of Elliott; George Woodward, Lincoln, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Charley Woodward, Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Woodward, and Dr. Mack Woodward of Lncoln; Mrs. George Burgert, Kearney, Nebr., Mrs. E. E. and Mack of Lincoln, Nebr., Earl D. G. Robb and Mrs. R. C. Gridley, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hakes, Harry Hakes, Charles Spaulding, Ed Madden, Hawleyville;   Lloyd   and Dale Jackson, New Market; Malcolm Lomas, Red Oak. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 17, 1921

Woodworth, Luther, Mrs - POISONED BY STRYCHNINE.
Mrs. Luther Woodworth, of Coin, Dies Suddenly While Her Daughter, Josie, Is at Educational Rally.
When Miss Josie Woodworth, teacher in the Coin school left her home Friday evening to come to Clarinda to attend the Educational Rally, she left her mother, Mrs. Luther Woodworth, in her usual health. The mother and daughter live alone at the home in Coin, Mr. Woodworth having died about a year ago. Soon after noon Saturday Miss Woodworth received a message bringing the sad intelligence that her mother died a few minutes after noon after two hours of suffering from strychnine poisoning. It is supposed that Mrs. Woodworth mistook the poison for some medicine she was in the habit of taking. She was a lady of about sixty years and was in fairly good health, and was happy in her home life and cheerful in her disposition. She is survived by a son and three daughters, Frank Woodworth, and Mrs. Aldrich, of Shenandoah, Mrs. Dunmire, of Coin, and Miss Josie Woodworth. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at one-thirty at the United Presbyterian church under the direction of her pastor, Rev. T. H. Melville. A large concourse of friends and neighbors gathered to pay her the tribute of respect which her life deserved and to extend to the bereaved children the sympathy which her sad death has called forth. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 5, 1907

Woodworth, William D.
William D. Woodworth.
The following account of the illness and death of Will Woodworth comes to The Herald from his niece, Mrs. Pierce Wheeler, of Gravity. Mr. Woodworth grew to manhood in Page county, but for several years past has been in Tacoma, Wis., as a fireman of engineer in the lumber mills.
The death of Will Woodworth, as his many friends in Page county called him, will come as a shock to them, who will grieve to hear of his death in Tacoma, Wash. Will had not been very well for some time, with a lingering cold and a bad cough, and when he contracted another severe cold it quickly developed into pneumonia. Altho taken to a hospital and everything possible done, he soon succumbed to the dread disease. His funeral was conducted by the Uniform Rank of the Odd Fellows. There was a very good attendance and all of the chevaliers who were in the city were in attendance in full dress, except two.
The deceased was dressed in his officer's uniform of Major, and his sword and chappeaux were lying on his casket.   He looked very natural and as one chevalier said: "All he lacked was the smile he always wore."
Brother Woodworth was Well respected in the city, and will be missed by those who have known him, especially by the I. O. O. F. .members, where he was a faithful worker.
Will was the last of his father's family, but leaves two nieces who were raised in the family, the same as sisters in affection.  They are Mrs. R. L. Leedy, Harwood, Mo., and Mrs. Pierce Wheeler of Gravity, la.  Neither was able to be with him in his last illness or attend his funeral.   They expect at some future time to have the body brought back and laid beside those of his father and mother in the family lot near Northboro. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 13, 1917

Woolsey, Audrey May Ismay Hudson -
Audrey May Ismay Hudson was born Feb. 15, 1892, and departed this life April 17th, 1920, at the age of 28 years, 2 months and one day.
She was married to Lester Woolsey Sept. 26th, 1917, and leaves to mourn her loss, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hudson, two sisters, three brothers and a sister-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. She was a kind and loving daughter and sister and died happy in Jesus.
Funeral services were held at the home, southeast of Clarinda, Monday, Apr. 19, conducted by Rev. M. Hulbert. Interment was in the Oak Grove cemetery. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1920

Audrey May Woolsey.
Audrey May Ismay Hudson was born Feb. 15, 1892, and departed this life April 17, 1920, at the age of 28 years 2 months and 1 day. She was married to Lester Woolsey, Sept. 26, 1917, and leaves to mourn their loss father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hudson, two sisters, three brothers, a sister-in-law and a host of relatives and friends. She was a kind and loving daughter and sister and died happy in Jesus. I The funeral was held Monday afternoon, April 19, 1920, at the home, southeast of Clarinda, conducted by Rev. M. Hulbert. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 22, 1920

Woolston, Doris
The sad news came to Coin last week of the death of Doris Woolston, which occurred at Alliance, Nebr., where she was attending school. Doris was a pupil in the Coin schools last year and was a bright happy girl and had many warm friends here who learned of her death with much regret. The cause of her death was said to have been measles and pneumonia. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 7, 1918

Coin.   March 5.—The news came to Coin last week that Doris Woolsten had died at Alliance, Nebr., where she was at tending school this year. Doris was a pupil in the Coin school last year and was a bright, happy girl and the news of her death comes as a great shock to her many friends here. The cause of
her death was said to be scarlet fever and pneumonia. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 14, 1918

Wooten [Wooden], John

Death of John Wooden
The city was painfully shocked Friday evening when the word was passed over the wires that John Wooden had been struck by an automobile at about six o'clock and died before medical aid could reach him.
Mr. Wooden was on his way home from his days work, and as he was crossing Grant street at the west side of Sixteenth street an automobile driven by L. L. Piatt and Roy Morledge coming up Sixteenth street honked for the crossing and turned west. Mr. Wooden stepped suddenly backwards and was struck by the car. It was brought to a standstill, but nothing could be done for the injured man. Drs. Killingsworth Powers and Matthews were on the ground in time to see Mr. Wooden breathe his last, but the coroner, F. H. Clark did not reach the scene until all was over. The body was taken to the C. H. Oats undertaking rooms and prepared for burial.
Dr. Clark called a coroner's jury composed of Geo. Fisher, S. L. Sherman and A. A. Jeffery to hear the evidence in the case as to the cause of the accident and the guilt or innocense of Mr. L. L. Piatt and Roy Morledge who drove the car.
Mrs. Hinman, J. W. Berry, Harold Hawthorne and Scott Hunt gave evidence which showed that the gentlemen in the car had used due care in controlling the machine and giving due warning upon approaching the crossing. There seemed to be no difference of opinion and the jury returned a verdict completely exonerating the men from any blame in the accident.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon, from the late residence conducted by Rev. O. M. Pennock and a long line of teams followed the casket to the Clarinda cemetery where the remains were laid beside the others of the family who had gone on before.
John was a peculiar man, but with, all his peculiarities he minded his own business and was a good financier. He was not educated but he had a tact for catching what information he needed in his business and his strong menory retained everything he ever heard. He was well fixed but he did not care for the luxuries of life. His work is finished and he will be missed from among, the laboring interests of our city. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, May 18, 1911

Mrs. Sarah Wooten, widow of the late John Wooten who was killed by an auto running him down while being driven by L. L. Piatt in southwest Clarinda early last May, has brought a damage suit in the district court against Mr. Piatt for $18,450, and the case will come up in the October term of court. She alleges that Mr. Piatt was driving the auto carelessly and at unnecessary speed rate at the time of the accident, and that it was not Mr. Wooten's fault that he was run into by the driver. The coronor's jury at the time fully exonerated Mr. Piatt from blame but now the court and another jury must act upon the affair. Mr. Piatt is a young man and in the employ of the new railroad promoters in this city. The suit is brought through Mrs. Wooten's attorneys, Earl Ferguson and C. R. Barnes of Shenandoah. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 17, 1911

Wooten, Harry
Harry Wooten's Death. Mrs. Sarah Wooten of this city received the following telegram last week incident to the death of her son, Harry Wooten: "Hoboken, N. J., Oct. 27. Mrs. Sarah Wooten: Regret to advise the death of Private Harry Wooten at sea on Oct. 10, 1918, from pneumonia. Owing to the existing conditions it was impossible to bring remains back to the United States and deceased was turned over to. army authorities overseas. It is, the present intention to bring remains back after the war. —Judson, Brigadier Genl."
Mrs. Wooten also received the following letter the same week: "U. S. S. Washington, Office of the Chaplain. 21 October, 1918. Mrs. Sarah Wooten, Clarinda, Iowa.. My dear Mrs. Wooten: It is my very sad duty to communicate to you the circumstances of the death of your son, of which you have been informed by telegraph. He with many of his comrades embarked on board our ship for transportation to the battle fields of France at a time when the Spanish influenza was so widely present in the army camps at home. It was inevitable that some should suffer after we had left port. Among these was your son, and in his case pneumonia developed.
In spite of the best attention on the part of all the navy and army doctors, and the unceasing care of a corps of nurses that were also enroute, his condition became serious, and death occurred on the 10th of October, at 8:00 a. m.
Because of the attending fever his last hours were spent in unconsciousness, and I have no message to you from him.  
Upon our arrival at a French port, his body was taken ashore for burial on land. The exact place will probably be known to you in due course of time. His personal effects will be forwarded to you in the near future.
It may be some consolation to you to know that he died in the line of duty, and that he had already come in contact with the enemy, for we had passed through the danger zone where the submarines are operating. Although he did not reach the field of actual battle, still his death was not in vain for he gave his life as a part of the cost of transporting his comrades to those battle fields, and his memory will inspire them to greater deeds of valor when they reach there.
Accept my heartfelt sympathy in your deep loss. Sincerely yours, P. F. Bloomhardt, Chaplain, U. S. Navy."
Harry was a member of Co. F, 168th infantry, and was in camp with that infantry at Camp Dodge and afterward at Camp Mills, L. I. He failed to pass the overseas examination and received his honorable discharge from service, returning to Clarinda where he spent most of his time until he again entered government service in July. He went to Camp Forrest, Ga., and spent a few months there, recently going to an eastern camp, from which he embarked for France. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 7, 1918

Harry Wooden Died At Sea. Harry Wooden, son of Mrs. John Wooden of this city, died at sea Oct. 10th of Pneumonia following the "Flu." Harry was 25 years of age and was on his way to France when he was smitten with the disease. He was taken to France where he was buried. He leaves a mother, three brothers and four sisters to mourn his death. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 31, 1918

Wooten, Harry

Fallen Soldier Brought Home
For Burial

HARRY WOOTEN, WHO DIED OFF THE  COAST OF FRANCE, IS CARRIED  TO FINAL RESTING PLACE WITH HONORS
One of the most impressive services that Clarinda has ever been privileged to witness, was held Monday morning when the remains of Private Harry Wooten, 3rd Co. Camp Forrest Engineer's Casuals, American E. F., were accorded the honors of a fallen hero. All the military organizations—the G. A. R., W. R. C. and American Legion,—and the people of the town—united in honoring him.
The remains arrived Sunday morning at six o'clock at Villisca, being accompanied from New York by a soldier guard, and was met by the brothers, Will, Robert and Charles, and removed to Harmon's Funeral home,   awaiting Monday's services.
The services were in direct charge of Sergy Post, members of which arranged nearly all the details. Immediately as the casket, draped with the large American flag, was brought into the Armory, a guard detail was placed over it, until Rev. M. Williams took active charge.
The music was furnished by the 168th Infantry Band, which had been brought over from Shenandoah early that morning. The band played three very beautiful selections, the last one being "Taps", which is the soldier's last call.
Rev. Williams, in his short talk, gave tribute to the men of the nation who have so nobly in the past offered themselves as sacrifices for their country. He paid special tribute to the boys of 1917, who came forward from civil life, put on the uniform and made one of the best fighting machines in the shortest time the world has ever seen. Too much honor cannot be paid to one of those who died while in their country's service.
Following a number by the band, the organizations filed out, the American Legion men opening ranks and standing at attention, the firing squad at present arms, as the casket was borne to the truck, which was appropriately shrouded with crepe. Members of Company F, 168th Inf., of Villisca, Harry's old company, acted as pall bearers.
The procesison headed by the colors and the band, followed by the American Legion escort, the truck flanked on both sides by the pallbearers, the relatives, G. A. R.,.W. R. C. and friends in cars in the rear moved with slow pace to the cemetery. Here the men in O. D.s opened ranks, facing the grave, the band played "Nearer, My God, to Thee"; the firing squad fired three volleys over the grave; the colors were dipped as the bugler sounded "taps".
Harry Wooten is now resting at home, with the American flag still covering him, which is the highest honor that can be paid to a true American. He did not live to see the victors reach their happy homes, but his grave will be a hallowed spot in Clarinda, and especially to the men who served with him in the great American army of 1917—1918.
The following is the brief history read at the service.
Harry Wooten, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wooten, was born in Clarinda, Iowa, Oct. 15, 1892, and died at sea on board the U. S. S. George Washington, Oct. 10, 1918, at the age of twenty-five years, eleven months and twenty-five days. His death was caused by pneumonia, following Spanish influenza.
Harry had spent all of his life in Clarinda with the exception of the time he was in service. He was a member of the Christian church. He enlisted in Company F, 168th Infantry, at Villisca, la., June 4th, and went with the Rainbow Division to New York. He was discharged at New York on the 5 th day of August, 1917, on account of physical disability, returning at once to his home in Clarinda.   On July 29, he left Clarinda for Camp Forrest, Ga., having been called to service with a contingent of selective draft men. After spending a short time at Camp Forrest he was sent to Camp Devens, Mass., and later embarked for France. He died near the shores of France. The funeral was held Oct. 11, at American E. F. Cemetery No. 531 at Lainbezellee. At the request of his family the remains were brought to Clarinda for the last resting place.

He leaves to mourn his death his mother, Mrs. Sarah Wooten, four sisters and three brothers; Mrs. Tom Wilfley, Clarinda; Mrs. Bert Gray, Braddyville, Robert Wooten, Topeka Kans., William Wooten, Maitland, Mo.. Charles Wooten, Mrs. Harve Aliff and Mrs. Herbert Fort, the last three of Clarinda. The father passed away in this city several years ago. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 5, 1920

MILITARY FUNERAL FOR HARRY WOOTEN

Funeral services were held Monday at the Armory at ten o'clock for the body of the first Clarinda service man to be returned from overSeas. The body of Harry Wooten arrived in Clarinda Sunday having been brought from Brest, France, The house was packed with friends and relatives of the soldier, and comrades from Villisca, Blanchard and other places were in attendance, Harry died October 10, on board a transport, just one day from the shores of France, following an attack of influenza. He was temporarily buried on shore at Brest on October 11, but by request of his mother his body was returned to be laid away in the Clarinda cemetery. Rev. J. M. Williams of the Methodist church preached the funeral sermon. Music for the occasion was furnished by the 168th Inf. band, who were brought from Shenandoah in cars to be present. The funeral procession was headed by four soldiers of the firing squad, followed by the band, the body on an army truck, and an escort of soldiers walking on each side, members of the Sergy Post, G. A. R. and W. R. C, and relatives and friends. Cars were furnished for the relatives, G. A. R. and W. R. C. members.
Harry Wooten enlisted with Co. F on June 4, 1917, and was sent with the company to New York, but was discharged there on account of physical disability. He returned to Clarinda and on July 29, 1918, was sent to Camp Forest, Ga., with a contingent of selected men. From here he was sent to a camp in Massachusetts and then to France. All his life was spent in Clarinda with the exception of the time which he was in the service of Uncle Sam. He was a member of the Christian church of this city.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wooten, was born in Clarinda October 15, 1892 and died on seas on the United States ship George Washington, October 10, 1918. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. Sarah Wooten, four sisters, Mrs. Bert Gray, Mrs. Harve Ailiff, Mrs. Herbert Fort, and Mrs. Tom Wilfley, and three brothers, Robert, William and Charles. He also leaves other relatives and friends.

Wooten, Harry

IS GIVEN MILITARY FUNERAL.

Tribute to Memory of Harry Wooten, Soldier, in Home Town.
The first military funeral in Clarinda of a boy from here who made the  supreme sacrifice overseas was held in The Armory Monday morning, Aug. 1,   1920,   when   relatives and friends of Harry Wooten gathered to pay tribute to his memory.   The remains   were   brought    down from Villisca Sunday morning and lay in state in The Armory from Monday morning until the close of the funeral. The members of Sergy post, American Legion, had charge of them and of the funeral arrangements.   The hour set for the funeral was 10 o'clock. At that hour The Armory was well filled, space having been reserved   at the front for Sergy post, Warren post, No. 11, G. A. R., and Warren Relief corps, No. 71.   These organizations marched in and took their places, at the appointed time, having previously met at the G. A. R. Hall.   The beautiful flags of Sergy post and the large silk flag of Warren post were carried by the   color   bearers.   As   strains of Thome's "Andante   Religioso," were begun by the One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Infantry band, seated on the stage, the curtain rose.   Rev. J. M. Williams, pastor   of   the Methodist church, had charge of the services. His Scripture readings were Eeclesiastes, twelfth chapter and the Twenty-third Psalm.
The band then played the "Pilgrim's Chorus" from Tannhauser, by Wagner. The obituary of Harry Wooten was read by Mr. Williams, followed by a very impressive funeral sermon. Mr. Williams commemorated the patriotism and valor of Harry and of the American men in the World war as well as the Veterans of '61. His sermon was for the greater part along the lines of the loyalty of America and the readiness of her men to defend their country in time of need.
The last selection played by the band at The Armory was the Memorial march, "The Golden Star," composed by John Phillip Sousa and dedicated to Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, who lost her son, Quentin, in the World War, and also dedicated to all the gold stars mothers of the United States whose sons made the supreme sacrifice. The playing of the selection closed the services at The Armory. The patriotic organizations left the building first, followed by the flower bearers and pall bearers with the flag draped casket. It was placed upon the caisson and the cortege proceeded to the cemetery. Fred, S. Pennington led the cortege. He was followed by the color bearers, Dale Prow and Pearl Updike, and the color guard, David C. Reynolds, Jr., and Will Lohmar Then came the One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Infantry band; the members of Sergy post, who marched two abreast; the officiating minister, Rev. J. M. Williams, with Roy E. Harmon; the caisson bearing the flag draped casket, with Charles Evans and Arlo Hawley on the seat; the firing squad; the family of the dead soldier; Warren post, G. A. R., Warren Relief corps, and automobiles with friends.
At the cemetery the casket was lowered, the colors being dipped at the same time and then raised. Rev. J. M. Williams pronounced the committal service. The band played one verse of "Nearer, My God to Thee." The salute was fired and taps were sounded. During the services the members of Sergy post were formed in two lines on either side of the grave. The members of the G. A. R. post and the Relief corps were near­by.
The pall bearers were Capt. Howard Peckman, Lieut. Charles Myerhoff, and Lieut. Earl Phillips of Villisca, Ebson Baggs of Blanchard and Carl Raper and Abel Greenway of Clarinda. The firing squad were Harry Morgan, George Wilcoxsen, Alva Bloom, Hugh Henry, Roy Thompson, Bert York, Nathan Yearous and Raymond Parrott.
The ushers at The Armory were Herbert Blakeslee, Cecil Miller, Clifford Hayes and Glen Davison. They were also the flower bearers.
The remains were accompanied from New York to Clarinda by an officer of the United States army. They arrived in Villisca Sunday morning at 6 o'clock on No. 5. Roy E. Harmon and the brothers of the deceased went to Villisca and brought them down to Clarinda when they were taken to the Harmon Funeral Home where they remained until Monday morning.

Harry Wooten, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wooten, was born in Clarinda, Oct. 15, 1892. He passed away from the effects of Spanish Influenza, Oct. 10, 1918, on board the U. S. S. George Washington, en route for France. He enlisted June 4, 1917, in Company F. One Hundred and Sixty-eighth infantry, Rainbow division. He went with his regiment to Camp Mills, N. Y., but was discharged, Aug. 5, 1917, on account of physicial disability and returned to Clarinda. In July of 1918 Harry was sent with a contingent of selective draft men from Page county to Camp Forrest, Ga. He spent a few months there, then was sent to an Eastern camp later embarking for France. He was a member of Third Company, Camp Forrest Engineers, Casuals, when he died. The ship was passing through the danger zone when he died, the voyage being nearly completed. Harry was buried in the A. E. F. cemetery Brest (Finistere) France, Oct. 11, 1918. The funeral was held at the cemetery.
At the request of the family the remains were brought to Clarinda for the last resting place. Harry was a member of the Christian church of this city. He spent all his life in Clarinda with the exception of the time he was in government service. His father, John Wooten, who passed away in Clarinda several years ago, was a soldier in the Civil war, a member of the Twenty-third Indiana Infantry. Harry leaves to mourn his death his mother, Mrs. Sarah Wooten and four sisters and three brothers, as follows: Mrs. Tom Wilfley, Clarinda; Mrs. Bert Gray, Braddyville; Robert Wooten, Topeka Kans.; William Wooten, Maryville, Mo.; Charles Wooten, Mrs. Harve Aliff and Mrs. Herbert Fort, the last three of Clarinda. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 5, 1920

Mrs. Sarah Wooten of this city has received a photograph of the grave of her son, Harry Wooten, in France. Harry died of pneumonia on ship board en route to France and his remains were laid to rest in the St. Sever's cemetery at Rouen. The graves of the American soldiers in France have been marked under the direction of the Graves Registration Service of the Army. The photographs of the grave of Harry Wooten consist of one photograph in a neat gray folder and two smaller ones unmounted. They are sent from the American Red Cross National headquarters at Washington, D. C. Accompanying the photographs is a letter regarding the matter and an engraved note as follows: "With deep sympathy in your loss the American Red Cross sends you the photograph of the grave of this American soldier who gave his life for his country:" CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 26, 1920

Wooten, John 1918

OBITUARY RECORD.
John Wooten.
The seventeenth months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wooten died at their home on west Water street Saturday evening. The baby's name was John. He had suffered from pneumonia and afterwards meningitis. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of the parents, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 11, 1918

Wooten Baby Died.
John Wooten, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wooten, died Saturday evening, July 6th, at 7:30, at their home near the corner of 19th and W. Water Street in Clarinda, the baby's taking away being due to menengitis. The baby was 1 year, five months and 1 day old, just the age when his taking away seems like taking a ray of light and gladness from the home. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, July 8th, conducted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass, the burial being in Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 11, 1918

Worley, David - Mr. David Worley died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Whitmore, last Tuesday morning, Nov., 17, at 12:30 A. M. of cancer of the liver. Mr. Worley was born in the state of Ohio on July 4th, 1837, died at the age of 74 yrs. 4 mo. and 17 das. The funeral was held at Coin, Thursday afternoon. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 19, 1914

Worley, Frank E.
OBITUARY RECORD
Frank E. Worley.
A former citizen of Clarinda, Frank E. Worley, who was connected here with the restaurant business, died suddenly in Kansas City, Mo., last week. His brother-in-law, James Harvison, of this city, who attended the funeral in Kansas City, says that Mr. Worley was employed in a restaurant in Kansas City, and Tuesday night, Dec. 25, 1917, was on his way home between 10 and 11 o'clock. He was crossing the viaduct presumably to take a street car to his home, when he fell dead. His remains were found the next morning. They were taken to an undertaking rooms. A coroner's inquest was held, the verdict of which was that he came to his death from acute heart failure. His plainly was a natural death. There was no evidence of an assault or of robbery, as his watch, money and other articles were found undisturbed in his clothes. Mr. Worley was 51 years of age last May. He is survived by his widow, five sons and a daughter. The widow before her marriage was Miss Maggie Harvison. She is the sister of James Harvison of Clarinda. Mr. Worley left a cousin, Mrs. Clint Hobson, also of this city. He left Clarinda in 1901. He went from Woolsey, S. D., last April, to Kansas City, Kan., and the 11th of last November moved to Kansas City, Mo. His funeral was held Saturday. Burial was in Elmwood cemetery, Kansas City, Mo. Among those present at the funeral was James Harvison, who went from Clarinda last Friday morning and returned home Monday evening. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 3, 1918

FRANK WORLEY DEAD
Mr. J. T. Harvison returned Friday from Kansas City, where he was called to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law Mr. Frank Worley, who was called by death last Wednesday and is survived by a wife and six children. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 3, 1918

Worley, Mary Jane

FORMER CLARINDA WOMAN KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Mrs. Mary Jane Worley Killed in Chicago.     Formerly Resided Northwest of This City
Council Bluffs, Aug. 9—Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Mary Jane Worley at Chicago Tuesday, as the result of an automobile accident. Mrs. Worley was the widow of the late Samuel Worley, an old resident of Council Bluffs, whose death occurred here several years ago. Mr. Worley was an express employe for many years and resided with his family on Fifth Ave.
Following his death, Mrs. Worley went to Chicago, where she lived with her daughter, Mrs. C. M. Wentworth. She also has a son, Frank Worley, residing in Minnesota. Details of the accident, which resulted in her death, are not known at this time.
The body will be brought here for burial beside her husband in Walnut Hill cemetery—Council Bluffs Non-pareil. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 16, 1917

Mrs. Jane Worley, aunt of Mrs. Clint Hobson of Clarinda was killed Tuesday in an automobile accident in Chicago. Mrs Worley was living in that city with her daughter, Mrs. C. M. Wentworth. The remains of Mrs. Worley were taken to Council Bluffs for the funeral, this morning, and burial there. The grave of her
late husband, Samuel Worley, is at Council Bluffs. The late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Worley formerly lived in Nodaway township, Page county. They resided in this locality for about thirty years. The son, Frank Worley, once was a business man in Clarinda. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 16, 1917

Worth, Mrs - Mrs. C. E. Bradley has received a telegram that the mother  of Miss Louise Worth died Saturday at Rochester, Minn. Miss Worth taught the public school music in Clarinda last year and had been elected to a similar position in the schools of her home town, Albia, for the coming year. Miss Worth roomed at the Bradley home last year. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 11, 1921

Worthen, Leroy
North Page people will be sorry to know of the death of Leroy Worthen at his home in N. Dakota. The Worthen family lived on the farm now owned by Harry Brownlee, for nearly 20 years, and had resided in North Dakota for the last 5 years. Mr. Worthen was greatly respected by his friends and neighbors. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 15, 1914

Woten, Hugh - Hugh Woten, one of Page county's pioneers, and a man greatly respected by all who knew him, died at his home in Coin last Friday, aged 67 years. Mr. Woten was county superintendent of Page county in 1873 and '74, having been elected on the democratic ticket. He is survived by Mrs. Woten, who is 79 years of age. Mr. Woten was a member of the Methodist church, and his funeral was held at the Coin Methodist church Saturday afternoon, and his body laid to rest in the Coin cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Woten were childless, but have a number of relatives in this county, Mrs. S. J. McCord of this city being a niece of theirs. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 3, 1907