[ABBOTT, ISABELLE GORDON]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 12, 1912
Mrs. Isabelle Abbott – Mrs. Isabelle Abbott, wife of R. S. Abbott, died in Clarinda, Ia., Thursday Sept. 5, aged 52 years. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon and interment was in the Summit cemetery, three miles west of Clarinda.
Mrs. Abbott was born near Woodhull, Ill., in 1860 and came to Clarinda when in her thirteenth year. Most of her life was spent in or near Clarinda. January 1, 1877, she was united in marriage with R. S. Abbott. To this union twelve children were born, nine of whom are yet living. A. L. Abbott of this city is the second child. Eight of the nine children were present at the funeral.

[BIX, GEORGE, 1832 – 1912]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 18, 1912
Death of George Bix
Old Settler Passes Away
George Bix, an old resident and time-honored citizen of New Market died at his home at this place Monday, January 8, 1912, aged 79 years, 1 month and 20 days. Services were held at the home Tuesday by the Masonic order, after which his body was taken to Shambaugh Wednesday, where funeral services were held and his body interred.
"Uncle" George was a good man, one of God's noblest works. He was respected by all who know him, and his character was beyond reproach. The following obituary was dictated by him several months ago, at the time he made his last will and testament:
"I was born at Bodham, Old England, on the 18th day of November 1832. My father's name was David and my mother's name was Anna; they both lived to be a great age.
"My father and mother were laborers on a big estate as their father and mother had been before them. They had no chance to acquire property. I was the youngest son. I started for America on Christmas day, 1855. I landed at Montreal and determined to make the United States my home. I first came to the state of Wisconsin and commenced to clear a farm. There I took out my first naturalization papers and declared my intentions to become an American citizen.
"There I heard of the treeless prairies of Taylor county, Iowa, and rightly concluded it would be much easier to make a farm there than in the woods of Wisconsin. So I determined to come to Taylor county. I landed in Bedford, Iowa, on the 4th of July 1857 and heard L. T. McCoun twist the lion's tail. The country suited me, and I took land in Mason township where I resided for thirty-five years. Then I moved to New Market, Iowa, where I now reside and expect to the balance of my life. The first court that set after I had been here five years, I completed my naturalization and took the oath of allegiance to the United States at Bedford, Iowa, which I have faithfully kept.
"While working on a mill dam on the One Hundred and Two, I cut my knee with a foot adz, from which I have been a cripple since. In the month of June, 1866, I united with the Church of Christ at Old Buchanan (now Siam) under the preaching of Elder Joseph Peregrine and I have remained a member of the Church of Christ ever since. On the tenth day of June, 1867, I was married to Mahala J. Fruits of Page county, Iowa. The Lord never blessed our union with children, but Jane is a good and faithful and loving wife, and I commend her to the care of my Masonic brethren when I am gone. I was made a master Mason, in Covenant Lodge, No. 453, A. F. & A. M., in August, 1802 [1902], in New Market, Iowa.
"Next to the Church of Christ I love the Masonic institution and it is my desire that I be buried with Masonic ceremonies. I hold malice toward no man and I pray God's blessing may rest upon you all. I desire the 14th chapter of St. John read at my funeral.  Farewell." – New Market Herald

[BIX, MINERVA JANE FRUITS]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 23, 1923
Jane Bix – One of the oldest residents of Page County Jane Bix died Wednesday evening, August 22, at the home of L. A. Sharp, six miles southeast of Clarinda, with whom she had been living. Mrs. Bix was the daughter of the late Sebastian Fruits, an old settler of this part of the state. She was born August 3, 1839, making her 84 years of age.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at Shambaugh from either the J. D. Beery home or Church of God, with interment in Butler Cemetery.

[BIX, MINERVA JANE FRUITS]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, August 23, 1923
Mrs. Jane Bix – Mrs. Jane Bix, one of the pioneers of Page county, died at the home of L. A. Sharp in East River township last night. The funeral will be held Friday at Shambaugh. Mrs. Bix was a sister of Mrs. J. D. Beery of Shambaugh.

[BORDNER, HARRIET GERETTA SCRIVNER]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, May 7, 1919
Obituary – Mrs. Alfred Bordner
Mrs. Alfred Bordner died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. P. Webb, Thursday, May 1, after a lingering illness. The services were held at the S. P. Webb home Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. L. P. Goodwin assisted by Rev. C. C. Hatcher. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery.
Miss Harriett G. [eretta] daughter of the late John and Emsy Scribner [Scrivner], first saw the light of day in Ohio on June 27, 1845. Here she grew to girlhood and at the age of 12 years moved to Fulton county, Illinois.
In 1866 she joined heart and fortune at the Hymenial altar with the late Alfred Bordner of that place. About forty years ago they moved to Polk township, Taylor county and to Bedford to make their home ten years ago.
After some months of lingering illness, followed by a few weeks of acute sickness, she left us for her Eternal home on May 1, beginning her new day in the land beyond just before the shadows had departed before the coming new day here on earth. Her companion proceeded her in the home, going seven years ago. Deceased professed faith in her Savior early in life and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, remaining in this fellowship to the time of her departure for fellowship among the Church Triumphant.
Ten children graced the motherly nature of this good woman:
Mrs. J. M. Williams, Medicine Lodge, Kas., Mrs. M. J. Sheley, Hopkins, Mo., Mrs. Elmer Orme, Hopkins, Mo., Mrs. J. H. Quigley, Lewiston, Ill., John Bordner, Bedford, Harry Bordner, Hopkins, Mrs. S. P. Webb, Bedford, all of whom are present in attendance upon this service. Harvey Bordner, in infancy and Mrs. L. J. Davidson, four years ago, preceeded the mother to the great beyond and await her coming to welcome her home.
Other members of this household remaining in the ever narrowing circle of loved ones are three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Cy Kent, Boise City, Idaho, Mrs. Daniel Duncan, Bedford, Will Scribner [Scrivner], Hopkins, and Mrs. Bruce Jared, Bedford. There are 22 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, who with a host of warm friends, miss this fine spirit from among us.
Deceased was a faithful and worthy member of the Sedgewick Post, W. R. C., having been transferred from the Hopkins Corps to the Bedford Post in 1910.
Thus ends the earth career of a splendid citizen, good neighbor, faithful Christian, fond and devoted mother. The home going of such truly noble spirits impress us with the sore loss inflicted upon us but ever reminds of the good fortune having been with us in knowing, fellowshipping and loving this truly good woman. We seek her love-Lord for comfort in this sad hour of bereavement.

[BORG, ANDREW PETER]
Omaha Daily News (Omaha, Nebraska), Tuesday, February 20, 1912
Andrew P. Borg, 79, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grant Ross, 2822 Fort Omaha avenue, of old age. Mr. Borg had lived in Omaha about three years, coming here from Gravity, Ia. The funeral services will be held at Crosby's chapel Wednesday afternoon. Thursday morning the body will be shipped to Gravity for burial.

[BORG, ANDREW PETER]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 29, 1912
GRAVITY – The body of Mr. Borg, formerly of this place but recently of Omaha, came in Thursday from Omaha, interment at Gravity cemetery.
Mrs. Grant Ross of Omaha accompanied the body of her father here for burial Thursday. Mrs. Ross will spend a few days in this vicinity, visiting with relatives.

[BOWER, FRANCES ELIZABETH "BESSIE"]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 22, 1912
Frances Elizabeth Bower – Lewis Bower received word last week of the death of his niece, Bessie Bower of St. Paul, Neb. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bower, who formerly lived in this county.
"Frances Elizabeth Bower was born in Bedford, Iowa and passed to the reward of a life of sacrifice at San Dimas, California, July 27, 1912.
She came with her parents to St. Paul in 1880 and here grew to womanhood, graduated from our schools and taught successfully for several years in the vicinity of St. Paul.
She was forced to give up her teaching to care for her invalid mother in which service she continued till death came to the sufferer's relief.
After her mother's death she remained here till her health became seriously impaired when she went to Denver, hoping to be benefitted by the change, but in 1908 she went on to California, settling in Los Angeles where she continued to reside till last September when owing to her enfeebled condition, she went to live with an aunt at San Dimas, a few miles from Los Angeles, where she was at the time of her death. In April 1911, she suffered a severe paralytic stroke from which she never fully recovered and when the second one came her enfeebled condition offered no resistance and death came in a few hours." – St. Paul Republican.

[BRAMBLE, ESTHER ANN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 3, 1912
Miss Esther Bramble – Miss Esther Bramble died in New Market, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1912, at the age of 63 years, after an illness of some months. She had a severe attack of typhoid fever, from which she partially recovered, then became more ill. She was the sister of James Bramble, residing in New Market and of John Bramble, formerly of Clarinda, now of Kansas City. Her funeral will be held in the Methodist Episcopal church in New Market Friday, Oct. 4, at 10 a. m. and burial will be in the Memory cemetery.

[BRAMBLE, ESTHER ANN]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 10, 1912
Miss Esther Bramble – Brief mention of the death in New Market, Wednesday, Oct. 2, of Miss Esther Bramble, was made in The Journal of last week. She had been ill for ten weeks, first with typhoid fever, and finally with stomach trouble. From the latter trouble she suffered intensely. Miss Bramble was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Bramble and was born at Ripley, O. She died at the age of 67 years. Her father died in February 1864 in Illinois and her mother in New Market, seventeen years ago. Four of her brothers were soldiers in the Union army, two of her brothers are dead, and one of her brothers who was in the war, William, has been missing since his re-enlistment for three years' further service for the United States, at Little Rock, Ark. He had served the government for three years before his re-enlistment. One sister, Lizzie Bramble, died when young. Two of her brothers are known to be dead. They are Robert Bramble, who died at the age of 22 years near Ottawa, Ill., in 1867, and George Bramble, who was wounded while in the army, and who passed away twenty-six years ago at Emporia, Kan. The four surviving brothers are James Bramble, residing at New Market; Alex Bramble, at Wellington, Ind. (both of whom with William Bramble, who has been missing so long and George Bramble, were soldiers in the Union army); Charles Bramble, at Thayer, Mo., and John Bramble, who lives in Kansas City, Mo. Among those attending the funeral was John Bramble from Kansas City, who was with his sister for about a week before here death and who also visited her previously during her last illness. The funeral of the late Miss Bramble was held Friday, Oct. 4, at 10 a. m. at the Methodist Episcopal church in New Market, conducted by Rev. J. O. Carter, its pastor, and interment was in the Memory cemetery near New Market, where the mother of the deceased is buried. The singers were Mrs. Guy Walker, Mrs. B. Marcell, Brose Henshaw and Lafe Corbin. The pallbearers were Joseph Marcell, George Marcell, Jonas Williams, Jacob Mankle, Bird Werts and William Rowe. Miss Bramble was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church from her childhood.

[BRAMBLE, ESTHER ANN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 10, 1912
NEW MARKET – Miss Esther Bramble died October 3, of typhoid fever, at the home of her brother, James Bramble.

[BRAMBLE, ESTHER ANN]
Page County Democrat (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, October 10, 1912
John Bramble was called from Kansas City last Thursday to New Market by the death of his sister, Miss Bramble, and Friday visited former Clarinda friends.

[BRANSON, ANNA HUSBAND]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 11, 1912
Obituary – Miss Anna Husband, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McHenry Husband, was born in the state of Kentucky January 8th, 1844. The early part of her life was spent in Park county, Indiana, where she was married October 18th, 1859 to Mr. John Branson. To this union were born seven children, four boys and three girls, Anna having departed this life August 22, 1900 in her 36th year. The surviving children are Charles, of Los Angeles, California; Frederick, a resident of Taylor county, living near Blockton; Frank, of Shenandoah; Mrs. Lou Abbott, of Omaha, Nebraska; John, of Billings, Montana; and Mrs. Iva Berry of North Yakima, Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. Bra[n]son came to Iowa in the fall of 1872 and located in the west part of Taylor county, in Mason township.
Mrs. Branson united with the Free Will Baptist church at the age of fifteen transferring her membership to the Christian church at Siam, Iowa, upon coming to this part of the country and upon removing to Bedford about ten years ago, changed her membership to the Christian church of this place.
She departed this life at her home in Bedford on the evening of Easter Sunday, April 7th, 1912, at 8:50 p. m., at the age of 68 years, 2 months, and 29 days. She is survived by her aged companion who is in his 85th year; six children, 17 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. All the children were at her bedside at the time of death except her eldest son Charles, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Mrs. Branson became a resident of Iowa 40 years ago when the country was sparsely settled and the fellowship and friendship existing between neighbors seemed to be deeper and more sincere than in these days of modern improvements when each family is more independent the one of the other. Thus she had the opportunity of impressing her loving and pleasant disposition upon the many hearts in her community, who will never forget her.
She was a kind and devoted mother, always having a great interest in the welfare of the children, whether they were absent or present, and this was reciprocated by the most ardent devotion on the part of the family.
The funeral was conducted by Pastor F. D. Ferrall, of Shenandoah, assisted by C. H. Mattox, in the Christian church of which she was a member, Tuesday afternoon, April 9th at 1:30 o'clock. The interment was in Fairview cemetery.
[Note: A similar obituary with the same information was published in the Bedford Times-Republican, April 11, 1912.]

[BRANSON, ANNA HUSBAND]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 25, 1912
Mrs. Abbott, who has been here since the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Branson, returned to her home at Omaha yesterday.

[BRANSON, JOHN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 7, 1922
In Memoriam – Not for him to our tears! Rather let us crown his grave with garlands; few of us will live as long or as well and fewer yet will the angel of death greet with such a loving touch.
John, son of Jeremiah and Sarah Branson, was born near Tazwell, East Tenn., Feb. 28th, 1828, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. B. Berry, Cherokee, Iowa, Dec. 4, 1922, aged 94 years, 9 months and 6 days.
As a lad he moved with his parents from Tenn. to Park county, Indiana and there grew to manhood. Here he met and married Anna Husband, Oct. 18, 1859, and to this union seven children, 4 boys and 3 girls were born. Anna, one of the daughters, departed this life Aug. 22nd, 1900, in her 36th year. The surviving children are: Charles, Los Angeles, Calif.; Fred, Taylor county, Ia.; Mrs. Luella Abbott, Tulsa, Okla.; John, Corsland, Canada and Mrs. W. B. Berry, Cherokee, Ia.
In 1872 he with his family emigrated in a prairie schooner to Taylor county, Ia., locating in Mason township, where he bought a farm. About 20 years later he moved to Bedford, Ia., where he resided until three years ago when he went to live in Cherokee, Ia. His wife and helpmate departed this life April 7, 1912, at the age of 68 years. By occupation our brother was a farmer.
About 35 years ago he united with the Church of Christ at Siam under the preaching of Elder L. D. Cook and was ever a faithful church attendant until a few years ago his hearing became greatly impaired.
Our brother is the last of a family of eight children, 6 sisters and two brothers. Another name is stricken from the ever lessening roll of our old settlers. Yet in such a death is there no cause for grief. His life work is done and done well. In short he was not only a Christian but he was an honorable gentleman in the highest sense that term implies.
His body was brought to Bedford, Ia., for burial and funeral services were held at the undertaking parlors Thursday, Dec. 7, at 1:30 p. m. in charge of Elder S. D. Harlan while the music was furnished by a quartette from the Church of Christ.

[BRANSON, JOHN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, December 7, 1922
Mrs. N. Morgan, Laura Watson and Mrs. Leslie Moore of Pickering, Mo., attended the funeral of their uncle, John Branson, today.

[BROOKS, CHARLES]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 26, 1912
NEW MARKET - Charles Brooks, a miner in the Ben Welch mine, was found dead by his comrades Tuesday morning. The coroner pronounced the cause heart trouble.

[CAMPBELL, CITY MAY KEMERY]
Savannah Reporter and Andrew County Democrat (Savannah, Missouri)
Mrs. City May Campbell – Mrs. City May Campbell died Jan. 23 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Bray of near Cameron. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Kemery. She was born Nov. 19, 1899, in Taylor County, Iowa. She moved in a covered wagon with her parents to Savannah in 1911. She was married to Virgil Campbell June 11, 1919. To this union were born five children, Grover Campbell, Pauline Bray, Sarah Bridges, Harold and George Campbell. They lived north of Savannah for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil, in 1966 and her son, Grover, in 1962. Other survivors include one brother, Alex Kemery, of St. Joseph and 11 grandchildren and two nieces.
She was a member of the Weatherby Methodist Church [since] 1946.
Funeral services were held Jan. 25 at the Bram funeral home in Maryville conducted by Rev. Charles Vinzant of Cameron. Interment was at the Cape-Shambaugh cemetery near Weatherby, Mo.
[Note: Iowa, Birth Records, 1856-1944, give the birth date as November 17, 1899.]

[CAMPBELL, VIRGIL GROVER]
St. Joseph News-Press (St. Joseph, Missouri), Saturday, January 22, 1966
VIRGIL CAMPBELL – WEATHERBY, Mo. – Virgil Campbell, 76, died Friday at his home near Weatherby.
Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife, Mrs. City Campbell of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Bray of Cameron, Mo., and Mrs. Sarah Bridges of Clarksdale, Mo.; two sons, Harold Campbell of Cameron and George Campbell of Maysville, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Law of Savannah, Mo. and Mrs. Polly Willie [Willis]  of Shelby, Mont., and two brothers, Earl Campbell of Savannah and Billy Campbell of St. Joseph.
Services will be at 2 p. m. Sunday at the Bram mortuary in Maysville. The Rev. Charles Hutsler will officiate, and burial will be in the Shambaugh-Cope Cemetery near Weatherby.

[CANNON, KATE "KATY" PARMENTER]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 24, 1950
Mrs. R. H. Cannon Dies at Blockton
Mrs. R. H. Cannon, a resident of Bedford and community all of her life, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rose Shearer in Blockton, Sunday morning, August 20, 1950.
The funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ben W. Sinderson. Burial was in the Bedford cemetery.
Katy Parmenter, daughter of Hendrick and Nancy Jane Parmenter, was born in Jackson township, Taylor county, Iowa, June 8, 1874, being aged 72 years, 2 months and 12 days at the time of her death.

On December 22, 1892, she was married to Robert H. [enry] Cannon, who preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 1937. To them were born two children, Mrs. Rose Shearer of Blockton and George O. Cannon of San Diego, California.
At the age of fourteen she united with the Baptist Church, later transferring to the Christian Church of Bedford.
She is the last member of a family of three sisters and one brother. In addition to her children are six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

[CANNON, ROBERT HENRY]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 21, 1937
Robt. H. Cannon Dies Here Oct. 18
Robt. H. Cannon, a resident of Bedford for many years, died at his home here Monday, Oct. 18 at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 24 days. He had been in failing health for several years.
The funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Mr. Evans, pastor of the Christian church at Burlington Junction, Mo.
Burial will be made in the Bedford cemetery Friday, after the arrival of his son, George Cannon of San Diego, Calif., who did not arrive in time for the funeral services.
Robt. H. [enry] Cannon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Cannon, was born in Abington, Ill., Dec. 25, 1859. He came to Taylor County, Iowa with his parents when nine years of age. At an early age he united with the Christian church at Bedford, a place he loved so much. He also loved to read his Bible.
He was married to Katy Parmenter on Dec. 22, 1892, at Bedford. To them were born two children, Mrs. Rose Shearer of Bedford and George Cannon of San Diego, Calif.
Ten years after his marriage, Mr. Cannon and family moved to Glenwood, Iowa, where they made their home for three years, thereafter moving to Council Bluffs. After eight years they returned to Bedford which place had since been their home.
Surviving with the wife and two children are three sisters and two brothers. They are Mrs. Ollie Parmenter of Bedford, Mrs. W. H. Agler of Burlington Junction, Mo., Mrs. W. D. Carmichael of Columbia, Mo., John R. Cannon of Chicago and N. H. Cannon of Bedford. There are also six grandchildren.

[CASHMAN, THOMAS]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Thursday, September 17, 1896
--Thomas Cashman, of Holt township, Taylor county, died this morning at five o'clock after a two week's illness. Mr. Cashman was for many years a citizen of Holt township and had the esteem and respect of all. He was about sixty-five years of age. Several relatives arrived yesterday from Illinois.

[CASHMAN, THOMAS]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Thursday, September 24, 1896
Died--CASHMAN—On Thursday, Sept. 17, 1896, at his home in Taylor county, Thomas Cashman, aged 65 years.
Deceased was well known in this city and his death brings sadness to many friends. He was ill with inflammation of the bowels for about two weeks. The funeral service was conducted from the Catholic church in this city by Rev. [?] last Saturday.

[CHITTY, MARY ANN LAFOLLET]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 4, 1912
GRAVITY – Grandma Chitty died Wednesday at 11 o'clock at the home of her son, J. W. Chitty of this place, after a two weeks illness, caused by a stroke of paralysis on her right side. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Williams of Villisca, assisted by Rev. J. S. Young of the Methodist church of this place, Friday at 2 o'clock at the Advent church. Interment at Gravity cemetery.

[COURTWRIGHT, CHAUNCEY]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 20, 1912
J. F. King received news Saturday of the death of Chauncey Courtwright, at Oakland, Calif. and that the body would be brought back to Greeley, Colo., his former home, for burial. Mr. Courtwright is known to but few Bedford people but his wife, formerly Miss Edith Burnside, was a former Bedford girl, who married Mr. Courtwright after the family moved to Colorado. The cause of his death was appendicitis.

[COURTWRIGHT, CHAUNCEY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 20, 1912
Word has been received here of the death of Chauncey Courtright of Oakland, Cal. The body was taken to Greeley, Colo. for burial. Mrs. Courtright will be remembered as Miss Edythe Burnside, formerly of this place.

[DAVEY, FOREST ELDRIDGE]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 4, 1912
Forest Davey, the 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. [arry] Davey, died at his home east of Conway, Saturday morning. Funeral services were at the home Monday at 11 o'clock and he was taken to Shenandoah on the evening train for burial.

[DOWELL, MARY ELIZABETH TANNER]
Evening Times-Republican (Marshalltown, Iowa), Wednesday, July 17, 1912
Victim of Monster Tumor.
Mrs. S. F. Dowell, Creston, Dies Following Removal of 95-Pounder.
Creston, July 17. – Mrs. S. F Dowall, who underwent an operation at Unity hospital here last week, for the removal a monster tumor, is dead. The tumor weighted nearly ninety-five pounds after its removal. She was 61 years of age and lived near Conway. Funeral services were held at Clearfield this afternoon.

[DOWELL, MARY ELIZABETH TANNER]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 18, 1912
LENOX – Mrs. S. A. Dowell died Sunday at the hospital in Creston. Funeral services were held at Clearfield Tuesday and interment in Clearfield cemetery.

[FERGUSON, DONALD (DANIEL)]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 29, 1912
BLOCKTON – Daniel Ferguson, who was found dead near the Lew Perkins place Thursday morning of last week, was buried in Rose Hill cemetery Sunday. He was a resident of this locality for several years, yet little was known of him. He followed wood chopping mostly for a living and at time of death had enough money in the bank to defray all funeral expenses.

[FRANKLIN, RAY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 11, 1912
LENOX – Ray Franklin, a well-known citizen of Lenox, suddenly died at his home Saturday afternoon of heart disease. The funeral was held at Lenox Tuesday at ten o'clock.

[GOFF, MARIA A. GOLLIDAY]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 20, 1912
BLOCKTON – The wife of William Goff, formerly of Blockton, died at the home of her son, John, in Des Moines Tuesday and the remains were brought here Thursday on No. 5. The funeral was at the U. B. church conducted by Rev. Hulbert at 2:30 Friday and interment was made at Honeygrove cemetery, 5 miles south of Blockton.

[GRAY, WALTER'S INFANT, 1912 – 1912]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 16, 1912
HOPKINS – Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gray who lived about six miles northeast of town, lost their two weeks old baby last Saturday.

[HAGANS, CHARLES]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 28, 1912
BLOCKTON – Charles Hagans of near Maloy, died Wednesday of last week of tuberculosis. He had been ill for a long time.

[HAMILTON, HARRY DALE]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 22, 1912
Mrs. John Lever and daughter, Miss Mayme, were called to Lyons, Kan., last week by the accidental death of Mr. Dale Hamilton, a nephew of Mrs. Lefever.

[HAMILTON, HARRY DALE]
Lyons Daily News (Lyons, Kansas), Thursday, August 22, 1912
Accidentally Killed
It Is Supposed That Harry Hamilton's Horse Fell on Him.
One of those very sad accidents which always cast a gloom upon the entire community in which they occur  [happened] in the vicinity of Noble yesterday afternoon at which time Harry Dale Hamilton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hamilton met his death accidentally. The young man left his home about one in the afternoon to go to a neighbors to assist with their threshing and as he was riding one of the old trusty farm horses not even a thought entered the minds of any member of the family that a fatal accident might befall him and hence it was after six in the evening when the body was found by a man passing along that road in an automobile and the alarm was given. While the young man did not put in his appearance at the neighbors at the appointed time, yet nothing was thought of the fact, when the horse returned home about three o'clock the family thought possibly he had tied the animal and in fighting the flies he had broken loose or had possibly been turned loose by the boy and not until the body was found in the evening did they even suspicion anything wrong.
As to the cause and the way the accident occurred is only supposition as no person was near at the time and the body was not found until some five hours afterwards, but it is supposed that the horse possibly stumbled, which going at a fast rate, and threw the boy forward and then struck him on the head as he fell for there was a large fracture of the skull behind the right ear and the left side of his head looked as if it had been dragged or scraped on the ground; there was also a slight dislocation of the nose and these two indications were all the marks of the accident that could be discerned by a careful examination of the body.
An examination of the horse had in the evening after the finding of the body showed places where the hair was scraped off and is taken as evidence that the horse had fell with the boy.
Harry Dale Hamilton was 16 years, 7 months and 14 days old and lived with his parents on the farm belonging to D. P. Hodgdon of this city, near the station of Noble and was the only boy in the family. He was very highly respected by everyone who knew him.

[HAMILTON, JAMES ALBERT]
Wichita Beacon (Wichita, Kansas), Thursday, April 8, 1948
HAMILTON – Funeral services for James Albert Hamilton, age 58, of 215 N. Main, who passed away April 7th in a local hospital, will be conducted from the Cleveland avenue Church of Christ, Friday at 2 p. m. The Rev. Malcom P. Hinckley will officiate. Service announced by Downing Mortuary.
[The same notice was published in the Wichita Eagle, April 9, 1948.]

[HAMILTON, JAMES ALBERT]
Wichita Eagle (Wichita, Kansas), Thursday, April 8, 1948
Retired Carpenter to Be Buried Friday
Funeral services for James Albert Hamilton, 58, of 215 North Main, who died Wednesday morning in a local hospital, will be held in Cleveland Avenue Church of Christ at 2 p. m. Friday. Rev. Malcom P. Hinckley, pastor of the church, will officiate.
A retired carpenter, Hamilton was born Jan. 29, 1890, in Bedford, Ia. He had been a Wichita resident for 25 years, moving here from El Dorado, Kan. He was a member of the Cleveland Avenue Church of Christ.
Survivors are two uncles, Ernest and John Hamilton, both of Bedford, Ia.
Downing mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
[Note: The correct birth date is January 29, 1879, according to his World War I Draft Registration Card.]

[HAMILTON, JAMES BLACK]
Nebraska State Journal (Lincoln, Nebraska), Monday, February 23, 1931
HAMILTON – James B. Hamilton, seventy-three, 928 South Thirty-third, died in Lincoln at 9:05 p. m. Sunday. He was a retired Burlington engineer and had lived in Lincoln twenty years. He came from Creston, Ia. Surviving are two sons, James F., Bedford, Ia., and Jessie A., Lincoln; two daughters, Mrs. Hulda Krauter, Red Cloud; Mrs. Bessie M. Copenhaver, Burlington, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Boyles, Bedford, Ia., and Mrs. Jennie Hoxworth, Julesburg, Colo.; and five brothers, Andrew, Ernest and John, Bedford, Mungo, Burlington Junction, Mo., and Michael of Missouri. The body is at Wadlow's.

[HAMILTON, JAMES CLIFFORD]
Times-Advocate (Escondido, California), Sunday, October 20, 1968
James C. Hamilton – VISTA – James C. [lifford] Hamilton, 81, of 1627 Montgomery Drive, died Thursday in a local hospital. He had lived in the community for 22 years since his retirement as a plant operator for Pacific Gas and Electric in Northern California.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret E. [velyn]; two sons, James C. Jr. of Vista and Norman D. of Ontario; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Harbarth of Santa Monica and three brothers, Lotus, Clyde and Scott. He also leaves seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10 am. Monday in Vista Chapel with Rev. Graham C. Smith officiating. Inurnment at Eternal Hills will follow.

[HAMILTON, MARGARET EVELYN HALFERTY]
Times-Advocate (Escondido, California), Monday, January 13, 1969
Margaret Hamilton – VISTA – Margaret E. Hamilton, 80, of 1627 Montgomery Drive, Vista, died this morning in a local hospital.
Among her survivors is a son, James C. Hamilton Jr. of Vista.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Vista Chapel Mortuary.

[HAMILTON, MARGARET EVELYN HALFERTY]
Times-Advocate (Escondido, California), Tuesday, January 14, 1969
Margaret Hamilton – VISTA – Services for Margaret E. Hamilton, 80, of 1627 Montgomery Drive, will be at 11 a. m. Wednesday at the Vista Chapel Mortuary. She died Monday in a local hospital.
A native of Blanchard, Iowa, she had lived for 22 years in Vista.
Surviving are two sons, James C. Hamilton Jr. of Vista and Norman Hamilton of Ontario; a daughter, Mildred Harbarth of Santa Monica, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Dr. Graeme C. Smith, pastor of the Vista Community Church, will officiate at Wednesday's last rites. Cremation will follow at Eternal Hills Cemetery, Oceanside.

[HAMILTON, NANCY ROENA MOFFITT]
Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, September 24, 1896
--Mrs. Rowena Hamilton, daughter of Hugh Moffitt, died Monday at her home near Bedford. The funeral services occurred at Bedford today at 2 p. m.

[HAYES, ELIZABETH FRANCES "LIZZIE" MORGAN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 5, 1912
NEW MARKET – Dick Morgan and family went to Shenandoah last Saturday to attend the funeral of Mr. Morgan's daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Hayes. Interment was in the Shenandoah cemetery.

[HAERING, SAMUEL, SR.]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, October 10, 1912
LENOX – Samuel Herring, Sr., died at his home near Lenox Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 o'clock p. m.

[HUGHES, MARY JANE CANON]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 22, 1926
Mrs. George Hughes Died Tuesday Morn.
Hold Funeral Services Today (Thursday) 2:30 P. M.
Mrs. George Hughes died at her home in Bedford on Tuesday morning about 7:30 o'clock. Funeral services will be held at the Christian church this (Thursday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Fred Coley will conduct the services. Interment will be made in Bedford cemetery.

[HUGHES, MARY JANE CANON]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 29, 1926
Mrs. George Hughes – Mrs. George Hughes was born September 16, 1868, at Bedford, Iowa and departed this life at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday, July 22, 1926. She has lived an entire life in and near Bedford. Her husband, George Hughes, and her daughter, Mrs. Reid M. Rogers, and two grandchildren survive her. She united with the Christian church at Shenandoah, Iowa and was a member of the Rebekah Lodge for 25 years.

[JOHNSON, JACOB ENDSLEY]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 29, 1912
Obituary – Jacob E. Johnson was born in Giles county, Tenn., Oct. 13, 1835 and died at his home in Bedford, Iowa, Feb. 25, 1912 at 7 o'clock a. m.
In 1864 he moved to Page county, Iowa and in the following year he was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Ashford. In 1871 they moved to Bedford, Iowa, where they resided together until her death Sept. 7, 1900. On Sept. 12, 1901, Mr. Johnson was again married, the bride being Mrs. Anna Williams, who survives him. No children were born to either union. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, Andrew Ashford, a brother-in-law, of Bedford, Iowa, and many other relatives and friends. Several years ago, he was ordained minister of the Baptist church and was pastor of the African Baptist church. He was energetic and a useful citizen. Funeral services were held at the late home in Bedford Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Dr. J. W. Neyman of the First Baptist church.
[Note: Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990, gives the middle name as Ainslee.]

[JOHNSON, JACOB ENDSLEY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 29, 1912
Jacob E. Johnson – Jacob E. Johnson died Sunday morning at 7 o'clock at his home in this city. He was born in Giles county, Tenn., October 13, 1835. In 1864 he moved to Page county, Iowa and in 1865 was united in marriage to Rachel Ashford. In 1871 they moved to Bedford where they lived together until Mrs. Johnson's death which occurred September 7, 1900. In September 1901 Mr. Johnson was married to Mrs. Anna Williams, who with his brother-in-law, Andrew Ashford, are the only surviving relatives. Mr. Johnson was a regularly ordained minister of the colored Baptist church and for several years had charge of the church in Bedford. The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Neyman.

[KEMERY, ALEXANDER HENRY "ALEX"]
St. Joseph News-Press (St. Joseph, Missouri), Sunday, September 25, 1983
Alexander Kemery – Alexander H. [enry] Kemery, 86, died early Saturday morning at his home, 206 Elizabeth St.
Mr. Kemery, who was born in Taylor County, Iowa, had taught all eight grades at the Empire Prairie School in 1917 and 1918. Upon his move to St. Joseph in 1936, he had been employed as a clerk in the beef cooler department at Swift & Co. for 38 years; he retired in 1962.
He had been a World War I Army veteran. In addition, he was a member of the Hyde Valley United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post No. 11.
His wife, Audra Kemery, preceded him in death in 1977.
Survivors are his daughter, Cressie Tebow, of the home, four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Services will be at 11 a. m. Tuesday at Hyde Valley United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, Mo., with flag-folding ceremonies under the auspices of the America Legion Post No. 11. The body will be removed from Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel one hour prior to the services at the church.

[KEMERY, AUDRA A. ESTES]
St. Joseph News-Press (St. Joseph, Missouri), Friday, April 15, 1977
Mrs. Alexander H. Kemery – Mrs. Audra A. Kemery, 73, died this morning at a St. Joseph hospital. She resided at 206 Elizabeth.
A native of Rosendale, Mrs. Kemery had resided in St. Joseph 41 years and was a member of Hyde Valley United Methodist Church. She and her husband, Alexander H. [enry] Kemery, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary six years ago.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Kemery is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Cressie I. Tebow, Kansas City and four brothers, Gene Estes and William Estes, both of St. Joseph; Frank Estes, Rosendale, and Harold Estes, Kansas City.
Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Winifred Jahnke, St. Joseph; Mrs. Verleen Davis and Mrs. Dorothy Randall, both of Kansas City and Mrs. Opal Pearce, Rosendale and four grandchildren.
The body is at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden funeral home.

[KEMERY, JOSEPH HENRY]
Savannah Reporter and Andrew County Democrat (Savannah, Missouri), Friday, November 1, 1935
Biography – Joseph H. Kemery
Joseph Henry Kemery, son of Daniel and Mary Catherine Kemery, was born August 5, 1857, in Taylor county, Iowa. He departed this life at the home of his son, Alex Kemery, in Savannah, October 27, 1935, at the age of 78 years, two months and 22 days. He had been ailing the past year and had been bedfast almost two months and every attention and kindly patience from loved ones comforted but could not keep him. He was married September 7, 1894, to Sara Ann Slater, who passed away four years ago last April 2. To this union five children were born, Sarah Elizabeth, dying at the age of two years and the following who survive him: Mary Jane Rogers of Bolckow, City May Campbell of Rea, Margaret Leader of King City and Alex Kemery of Savannah; six grandchildren, three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Sarah Baunes of Nevada, Mo., Mrs. Eunice Adams of Sheridan, Mrs. Florence Adams of Parnell, Lon Kemery of Athelstan, Iowa and a number of nieces and nephews, also survive. He was a most kind and loving husband and father. He was a patient sufferer throughout his illness.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Breit Funeral Home and burial was in the Savannah cemetery. The sermon was by Rev. T. J. Reznor who gave this good man credit for having done the best he could to follow in the way of the Good Shepherd and worthy of the peace and comforts in store for all who follow His leading.

[KEMERY, JOSEPH HENRY]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 7, 1935
ATHELSTAN – Attend Funeral
Lon Kemery and son and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kemery and daughter Shirley, attended the funeral of Mr. Kemery's brother, Joe Kemery, at Savannah, Mo., Monday. Mr. Kemery died Saturday.

[LEADER, MARGARET ISABEL KEMERY]
Savannah Reporter and Andrew County Democrat (Savannah, Missouri), Friday, February 23, 1945
Mrs. Chester Leader Buried in Savannah Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. Chester Leader were held Friday afternoon in Savannah at the Breit Chapel.  Rev. Milton M. Thorne, pastor of the Savannah Methodist church, officiated. Mrs. Fred Crawford sang two solos, accompanied by Mrs. Ellis Breit at the piano. Burial was in the Savannah cemetery.
Margaret Leader, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Kemery, was born November 22, 1902, in Taylor County, Iowa, and passed away at the Maryville hospital February 14, 1945, at the age of 42 years, 2 months and 23 days. She was married to Chester Leader in the year 1926.
She had been in ill health for the last eight years and has suffered severe pain most of the time. She had been in the Maryville hospital off and on every few weeks the past two years. She bore her suffering with patience and cheerfulness and passed her time with fancy work as long as she was able.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Rogers of Rea and Mrs. City Campbell of Maysville; a brother, Alex Kemery of St. Joseph; five nieces and nephews and a host of friends. She was a member of the South Methodist church.

[MANEY, MARIE ALPHONSENA "SENA" GERRER]
Hammon News (Hammon, Oklahoma), Thursday, August 29, 1912
Mrs. Marie Maney Dead
Word was received in this city Monday afternoon telling of the death of Mrs. Marie A. Maney, wife of J. W. Maney, railroad conductor and capitalist of this city, at 10 o'clock Monday morning in Manitou, Col. Mrs. Maney was a sister of Father Gerer, the artist-priest of El Reno. She is survived by six children, the youngest being a new born babe of 5 days.
Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed but it is probably that the body will be interred either in El Reno or in this city. –Oklahoman.

Mrs. Maney was the wife of President Maney of the C. & O. W. Railroad.

[MANEY, MARIE ALPHONSENA "SENA" GERRER]
Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), Saturday, August 31, 1912
El Reno, Okla., Aug. 30 --(Special)--Funeral services for Mrs. James W. Maney of Oklahoma City, whose death occurred last Monday at Manitou, Colo., took place from Sacred Heart Catholic church here Friday. Father Gregory Gerrer, brother of Mrs. Maney, conducted high requiem mass, being assisted by fourteen other priests. Father Murphy of Sacred Heart College, Shawnee, delivered the sermon. A large delegation of Oklahoma City friends were in attendance. The body was placed in the Maney mausoleum here.

[MANEY, MARIE ALPHONSENA "SENA" GERRER]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 5, 1912
Mrs. J. W. Maney Dead.
Word has been received announcing the death in Manitou, Col., of Mrs. J. [ames] W. Maney. Mrs. Maney was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Gerrer and formerly lived here. Her death was an especially sad one and brings grief to both the relatives and a large circle of friends.

[MANEY, MARIE ALPHONSENA "SENA" GERRER]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 5, 1912
Mrs. J. W. Maney Dead.
Many people here remember Miss Sena Gerer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Gerer. She was a bright, comely young lady when they left here, with qualities of mind and heart that endeared her to everyone. To the many friends here the following taken from the Peoples Press, El Reno, will be of interest:
"Albert Gerer received a telegram shortly after noon today telling the sad news of the death of his sister, Mrs. J. W. Maney, at Manitou, Colo. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Gerer, are in feeble health and are nearly prostrated. Fears are entertained for their ability to withstand the shock. Mrs. Maney gave birth Saturday to a baby boy. She at one time made El Reno her home and had a large number of friends here to whom her untimely death comes as a severe shock.

[MCKINLEY, HENRY]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 22, 1912
Mr. and Mrs. Swap received word Tuesday of the death of their grandson, Henry McKinley of Colorado Springs, Colo., which occurred Monday evening. He was a young man about 23 years of age. He leaves a wife to mourn his death.

[MCKINLEY, HENRY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 22, 1912
Word was received here Tuesday of the death, in Denver, Colo., of Henry McKinley, a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Swap. Mr. McKinley was 23 years of age at the time of his death and is survived by his wife, his mother and one sister, besides numerous other relatives.

[MILLER, MABEL PEARL ALLEN]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 6, 1912
Mrs. Clyde Miller Dead.
Mrs. Clyde Miller died last Saturday evening at 6 o'clock. She had been very ill for a few days and the attending physicians had given up all hope, so while her death was a shock to the community it was not an entire surprise.
Mrs. Miller was well known to everyone here and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved relatives.
The funeral took place on Tuesday at 2 p. m. being held for the arrival of Mrs. Mattie Miller from California, where she has been spending the winter. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church, Rev. Hutcheson officiating. The interment took place in the Clearfield cemetery and a large procession of mourners and sympathizers attended the services at the grave.
A splendid tribute of flowers from the sorrowing friends and relatives was placed upon the casket.
The deepest sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved ones in this their hour of trial.
The obituary follows:
Mabel Pearl Allen was born at Clearfield, Iowa, Nov. 21st, 1889, and departed this life May 25, 1912, aged 23 years, 6 months and 4 days. She was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Clyde Miller in 1911.
Mrs. Miller leaves a father, husband, sister, brother and infant daughter to mourn her loss.
Mrs. Miller united with the Christian church at Clearfield, Iowa, at the age of twelve years and has been an active member ever since. She was always cheerful, helpful and happiest when doing a kindness to others. She will be missed by all, but especially by her devoted husband, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. C. [harles] A. Allen of Clearfield, Iowa, her sister, Beulah, of Des Moines and her brother, Harry, of Tyro, Kans. May the heavenly father comfort those bereaved. – North Taylor Review.

[MORLEY, JESSIE M. LOWE]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 11, 1912
GRAVITY – Dr. and G. P. Reed returned to their home at Davis City Tuesday after attending the funeral of their niece Mrs. Jessie Morley.

[MORLEY, JESSIE M. LOWE]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 11, 1912
GRAVITY – Mrs. Jessie Morley died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary Lowe, Tuesday morning about 7:15, after a long and suffering illness. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by her uncle, D. W. Reed, of Shenandoah, by her request, assisted by Rev. J. S. Young and Rev. Ahern. Her three uncles present acted as pall bearers as she had requested. Interment was at Gravity cemetery.

[MORRIS, FREDDIE, - 1912]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 4, 1912
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bristow received a letter Friday from their daughter, Mrs. Fred Morris, at Lang, Saskatchewan, Can., conveying the sad intelligence that their four-year-old son, Freddie, had died Monday. The little one had from a very early age been afflicted with epilepsy which was the cause of his death. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of a large circle of friends here.

[MORRIS, RUTH COATES VERMILLION]
Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah), Monday, August 19, 1912
MORRIS – In this city, August 17, 1912, Mrs. Ruth Morris, aged 86 years, mother of J. S. Vermillion, 401 South Ninth East street. Funeral services will be held from the residence at 11 a. m. today (Monday), August 19, 1912. Interment, Mt. Olivet cemetery.

[MORRIS, RUTH COATES VERMILLION]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 29, 1912
Mrs. Ruth Morris – Mrs. Ruth Morris, a former resident of Taylor county, died at her home in Salt Lake City, Utah, Saturday, August 17. Funeral services were held at the home and interment was in the cemetery at that place. Mrs. Morris had reached the ripe age of 86 years and had lived for the past forty-five years in the west. A sister, Mrs. Jessie Lloyd, of Decatur City, Ia. and two sons, A. K. Morris of Bedford and G. W. Morris of Spokane Falls, Wash., are the only surviving relatives.

[MOSBY, ANDREW, 1844 – 1912]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 22, 1912
HOPKINS – A. [ndrew] Mosby, a prominent farmer living on the S. Butts farm south of farm, having bought same about a year ago, died Friday morning at his home of pneumonia, after an illness of but two days. Mr. Mosby was a native of Norway and is survived by his wife and one son Osmond Mosby, who with his wife and young son lived with his father and mother. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. C. Taylor at the M. E. church here Sunday afternoon and burial took place in the Hopkins cemetery.

[NAGLE, GEORGE DAMIEN]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa,), Thursday, March 21, 1912
LENOX - George Nagle, youngest son of John Nagle, died in Omaha last Wednesday of typhoid and pneumonia. He had been sick only a few days. The remains were brought to Lenox and buried beside his mother's in the Fairvew cemetery.
Father Noonan and Father Dennis of Creston conducted the funeral services of George Nagle.

[OXLEY, HARRIET W. MCFARLAND]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 25, 1912
HOPKINS – Mrs. Harriet Oxley died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Appleton, after a long illness of cancer of the stomach. Mrs. Oxley was over 70 years old and has been a resident of this vicinity for many years. She is survived by two sons and one daughter, George N. Oxley, of Shenandoah, Ia., Willis Oxley and Mrs. Appleton of this place. The funeral services were held from the residence of Mrs. Appleton, Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. Walton, pastor of the Presbyterian church conducting the services. Interment too place in the Shearer cemetery beside the body of Mr. Oxley who died twenty-one years ago.

[PERKINS, JASPER DEAN]
Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 26, 1955
Hold Jasper Perkins Rites Here Monday
Jasper Perkins died at St. Francis hospital in Maryville, May 21. He had been in poor health several years and hospitalized on several occasions, having been taken to Maryville the day before his death.
Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Monday, May 23 at two p. m., conducted by Rev. Robt. M. Peters of the Methodist church. Burial in Fairview cemetery.
Jasper Dean Perkins, son of Lewis and Eva Perkins, was born in Taylor county, Iowa, July 3, 1897 and died at the age of 57 years, 10 months, 18 days.
He grew to manhood and lived practically all of his life in the county of his birth. He was married to Miss Cleo Miller at Shambaugh, Iowa, August 2, 1922. To them two sons were born, Dwight of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Donald of Ames, Iowa.
Besides his wife and two sons, Mr. Perkins leaves two sisters: Mrs. Dee Smalley of Long Beach, Calif. and Mrs. Gayol Eighmy of Gravity; one brother, Frank Perkins of Blockton; and his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Donald Perkins of Ames.
Mr. Perkins was a member of the Bedford Methodist church.

[PETERMAN, JOHN PIERCE]
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Thursday, June 13, 1929
John P. [ierce] Peterman was born Sept. 16, 1852, in Crawford county, O. He was the youngest of thirteen children, all of whom, with his parents, have preceded him to the better world. At the age of two years he moved with his parents to Page county, Ia., to a farm near Hawleyville. A few years of his life was spent here, when he moved to his home three miles southeast of New Market, where he died June 5, 1929, at the age of 76 years 8 months, and 19 days. On Dec. 22, 1877, he was married to Mary D. Scarlett, she having gone before him Jan. 20, 1912.
To this union were born nine children, two of whom are gone, one dying in infancy, and Bert E., who passed away June 12, 1928. The children surviving him are Merrill and Elmo of New Market, Eddie and Mrs. Lon Thomas of Shambaugh, Mrs. James Thompson of Clarinda, and Harley and Mrs. George Yearous of Miller S. Dak., all of whom were at his bedside at the time of his death.
On April 21 he was stricken with paralysis, from which he never recovered. In early life, he united with the Church of Christ, of which he was a constant member until he died. Mr. Peterman was a man of sterling character and dearly loved by his family. He leaves besides his sons and daughters, thirty-three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and a host of friends and neighbors to mourn his death. But "our loss has been Heaven's gain."
Funeral services were held at the residence, three miles southwest of New Market, on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. B. F. Hall of Clarinda.
A mixed quartet and a pianist from New Market furnished the music. Interment was made in Old Memory cemetery.

[PETERMAN, MARY DELILAH SCARLETT]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 1, 1912
Obituary – Mary Delilah Scarlet was born near old Memory, Iowa, May 6, 1856, and died at her late residence three miles southwest of New Market, January 20, 1912, age 55 years, 8 months and 14 days. She had been in declining health for more than a year and her death was not unexpected when it came. Her suffering was most intense but endured with great patience and self-reliance, during all of which time she never murmured or complained but confided in the Lord whom she loved and served, often asking for His help and support. She often spoke of her death, having made arrangements for her funeral and place of burial. she had been a faithful member of the Church of Christ ever since she was fifteen years old. She was married to John Peterman December 22, 1877, with whom she lived for 35 years. To this happy union were given eight children, five boys, Bert, Edward, Merril, Harlan and Elmo; and three girls, Mrs. Myrtle Yearous of Miller, South Dakota, Mrs. Cordelia Snodgrass, who lives at Clarinda, Iowa, and Miss Tammar at home, all being present at the funeral service. She also has living two sisters and one brother, Edward Scarlet of Atchinson, Kansas, he also being present at the funeral service which was conducted by Rev. W. L. Dunlavy of Gravity on Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, at the place of her death, after which interment was made in the Memory cemetery. Her sacred memory will be cherished, and her departure mourned by her many friends and loved ones, who will thank God for such a life of love and good works. – New Market Herald.

[ROGERS, MARY JANE KEMERY]
Savannah Reporter and Andrew County Democrat (Savannah, Missouri)
Mary Jane Rogers, 72, died Wednesday at her home south of Whitesville. She was a member of the Rosendale Christian church.
She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Rogers of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Ernest Bowlin of Rea; one brother, Alex Kemery, St. Joseph; one sister, Mrs. Virgil Campbell, Maysville and grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday at the Breit & Hawkins Chapel; Rev. O. H. Loomis officiated with interment in the Savannah cemetery.

[SAVAGE, JOHN EDWIN]
Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), Saturday, October 8, 1960
John Savage, Salem, Dies; Rites Monday
Funeral services are planned Monday for John Edwin Savage, long-time Salem resident who died Friday at a Salem hospital following a brief illness.
Savage, 67, resided at 135 21st St. NE. He was employed by Deluxe Ice Cream in Salem as a salesman. He worked for many years for Willamette Grocery in Salem.
He was commander of Cascade Barracks, Veterans of World War I.
Active in the Masonic lodge, Savage was a member of Pacific Lodge 50, AF & AM, Eastern Star Chadwick Chapter 37 and Scottish Rite Masons. He was also a member of First Methodist Church and Salem Optimist Club.
Born Mar. 3, 1893 at Bedford, Iowa, he came to Salem at the age of 15. He married Helen May Brown, who survives, in Salem, Aug. 23, 1933.
Other survivors include daughters Mrs. Lois DeCourcey of Grants Pass and Mrs. Donna Barclay of Oswego; brothers Robert Savage of Roseburg and Baillie Savage of Santa Monica, Calif.; sister, Miss Eugenia Savage, a missionary in Singapore; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at W. T. Golden Mortuary Monday at 2 p. m., Dr. S. Raynor Smith and Rev. H. L. Haines officiating. Interment follows at City View Cemetery.

[SAVAGE, NELSON SEYMOUR]
Capital Journal (Salem, Oregon), Friday, August 15, 1958
N. S. Savage, Former WU Official, Dies
Funeral services will be held at Clough-Barrick Chapel Saturday for Nelson S. [eymour] Savage, 91, business manager at Willamette University for a number of years prior to his retirement in 1943. Dr. Brooks H. Moore will officiate at the services and burial will be in City View Cemetery.
Savage, who after World War II moved to Carlsbad, Calif. and purchased an avocado orchard there, died in California from a heart attack, which followed surgery for a fractured hip. He had operated an avocado orchard until six months ago.
Born June 24, 1867, in Ohio, Savage came to Salem in 1909 from St. Joseph, Mo., where he had been a bookkeeper. On first coming to Salem he operated a leghorn chicken ranch, northeast of Salem on Garden road. He was business manager at Willamette University for 22 years before his retirement. Savage's wife, Mary E. [ugenia] Savage, died shortly before his retirement from Willamette.
Savage was a member of First Methodist Church at Oceanside, Calif and for many years was a member of First Methodist Church in Salem.
Surviving are one daughter, with whom he resided; three sons, J. Edwin Savage, Salem, Robert H. Savage, Roseburg and Bailie N. Savage, Fallbrook, Calif.; seven grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

[SHAY, WILLIAM G.]
Neodesha Register (Neodesha, Kanas), Friday, May 23, 1884
Drowned. – Last Sunday while a party of men were seining for fish in the Verdigris river south of town, William Shay, the tenant on Mr. Sutherland's farm, who was carrying the brail of the seine, in some manner became entangled and was drowned in water that was scarcely over his head and but a few feet from the shore. The body was found in a few hours and was buried the next day. The accident is a sad one, both from the unexpected manner in which it occurred and from the deep loss to the bereaved family, which was almost solely dependent on him for sustenance. The entire community deeply deplore the sad event and sympathize with the family in their bereavement.

[SHEUMAKER, ELIZABETH WATSON BERRY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 28, 1912
BLOCKTON – Mrs. Shoemaker, mother of Mrs. Alvin Nye of this place, died Friday evening at her home in Mt. Ayr.
Mrs. Shoemaker resided for a number of years on a farm southeast of Blockton. The funeral services were held in Mt. Ayr and burial took place Monday in the cemetery at Redding.
[Note: The last name is spelled Sheumaker on her headstone.]

[SLANKER, MARGARET "MAGGIE" VARNER]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 25, 1912
Mrs. Maggie Slanker Dead
A message was received here Monday morning by "Aunt" Sue Snyder, which conveyed the sad news of the death of her sister, Mrs. Maggie Slanker, at her home in Linwood, West Virginia, on Sunday evening, January 21, at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Slanker had been quite ill for some time and her death was not unexpected. She was nearly eighty years of age, and the cause of her death was partially due to old age. "Aunt" Sue could not attend the funeral, being very poorly herself. The sympathy of all go out to her in her hour of deep sorrow.

[SMITH, D. W.'S INFANT – 1912]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 8, 1912
GRAVITY – The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Smith died very suddenly last Sunday.

[SMITH, J M.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 4, 1912
Smith, the Tailor, Dead.
In a letter received by John Tate this week, we learn that J. M. Smith, for years conducting a tailor shop in this city but for the past few years making his home with his son, Herbert, at Oklahoma City, Okla., died on Friday, Dec. 15, from stomach trouble. He suffered only one day and passed away suddenly.
Mr. Smith, who was familiarly known here as "Smith, the Tailor," was a man held in the highest esteem here. He was an interesting talker, being well posted on all the current topics of the day. He still has many friends here, all of whom will regret to learn of his demise.

[SPENCER, MOLLIE COLLER, 1847 - 1912]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 9, 1912
Mrs. Thomas Spencer – Mrs. Thomas Spencer, who for many years was a resident of Bedford, died at her home in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday May 4. The remains were brought here for burial and the funeral was held Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. W. B. Thompson. Interment was in the Bedford cemetery.
[Note: Her Missouri State Death Certificate gives her death date as May 3, 1912.]

[SPENCER, MOLLIE COLLER, 1847 - 1912]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 16, 1912
Obituary – Died, at the home of her son, Morgan Coller, in Kansas City, Mo., Friday evening, June 3, 1912, Mrs. Mollie Spencer, aged 64 years, 7 months. The remains were brought to Bedford Monday noon by her son, and after a short funeral service at the African M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Thompson, were laid to rest beside her husband in the Bedford cemetery.
Mrs. Spencer's death was caused by an internal cancer which has afflicted her for several months, but her symptoms were not alarming until three weeks ago when she began to fail rapidly, suffering intensely until relieved by death Friday night. She had no children except the son previously mentioned and who is the only immediate relative, her husband having died about two years ago. Mrs. Spencer was well known here and respected. Many friends were present at the funeral service and assisted in the last sad rites.
[Note: Her Missouri State Death Certificate gives her death date as May 3, 1912.]

[STEARNS, JOE"S WIFE, - 1912]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 25, 1912
Mrs. Joe Stearns died Thursday leaving a baby one hour old.

[STEVENSON, JOHN J.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 5, 1912
BLOCKTON – Word was received here Wednesday of the death of John J. Stephenson, who with his wife went to Green county, Penn., their old home, about two years ago, to spend their remaining days. Mrs. Stephenson died some time ago. They will be remembered by many Taylor county old settlers as they came here in the early days.
[Note: The last name is spelled Stevenson on the family headstone.]

[STEVENSON, JOHN J.]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 19, 1912
John J. Stephenson, for nearly 40 years a resident of Blockton, died at his present home in Ceylon, Pennsylvania, a few days ago, after an illness of one day. Mr. Stephenson was a prominent figure in all of the activities of old Mormontown and its successor, Blockton, until two years ago when he returned to his boyhood home in Pennsylvania to live and he leaves a host of friends here who will long remember him.

[STEVENSON, LUCINDA "LUCY" LONG]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, January 4, 1912
BLOCKTON – Word was received here of the death of Aunt Lucy Stephenson, formerly of this place, who about two years ago returned to her old home in Pennsylvania where she died.
[Note: The last name is spelled Stevenson on the family headstone.]

[STOAKS, EVELYN MAE]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 28, 1912
LENOX – The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stoaks died Tuesday, after a short illness.

[TARMAN, LOYD]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 4, 1912
Mrs. Walter Welch departed Monday noon for Mt. Pleasant, Ia., to attend the funeral of her brother, Lloyd Tarman, who died Saturday.
[Note: The first name is spelled Loyd on his headstone.]

[VAN WERT, JAMES ELMER]
Oelwein Daily Register (Oelwein, Iowa), Friday, February 18, 1955
James Van Wert Services Sunday
Last rites for James E. [lmer] Van Wert, 84, will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 p. m. at Brant funeral chapel, the Rev. Clyde J. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery at Bedford.
Mr. Van Wert died at Mercy hospital at 11:15 p. m. Thursday. He formerly resided at 115 1st St. N. E. and was a retired druggist.
He was born April 11, 1870, in DeKalb, Ill, the son of Cassius and Elizabeth Gerow Van Wert. He had been a resident of Oelwein for 54 years.
Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. V. S. (Margaret) Hanson, Oelwein and a nephew, Roy Williams, Iowa City.

[VAN WERT, JAMES ELMER]
Courier (Waterloo, Iowa), Sunday, February 20, 1955
OELWEIN – James VanWert, 84, in Mercy hospital here Thursday evening; born Apr. 11, 1870, at DeKalb, Ill., son of Cassius and Elizabeth (Gerow) VanWert; resident of Oelwein since 1901; was a retired druggist; survived by one daughter, Mrs. Vic S. Hanson, Oelwein; funeral, 2:30 p. m. Sunday from the Brant funeral home; burial at Bedford.

[WALKER, OWEN ORLANDO]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 15, 1912
Owen Walker Killed by Runaway Horse
Is Killed Instantly Without Any Warning on the Street in Des Moines.
Blow Fractures His Skull. Remains Are Brought to Bedford, His Former Home, for Interment—Lived in Des Moines.
Owen O. [rlando] Walker of Des Moines, formerly a resident of Bedford and a brother of George D. Walker of this city, was killed by a runaway horse near Sixth avenue on Locust street in Des Moines Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock. George Walker was notified immediately, and he departed at once for Des Moines by way of Blockton.
Masons had charge of the funeral services held in Des Moines Sunday and the remains were brought to Bedford Monday for interment in Fairview cemetery. The services at the grave were in charge of members of Taylor Lodge No. 156 A. F. & A. M. the body was accompanied by the two brothers, F. M. Walker of Des Moines, George D. Walker of Bedford and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Towner, brother-in-law and sister of the deceased.
Details of Accident.
Of the fatal accident the Register and Leader contained the following account:
"Owen O. Walker, 53 years old, a contractor, living at 1430 Capitol avenue, was instantly killed Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock when run over by a runaway horse owned by Harry Gill, a horse buyer, while crossing Sixth avenue on the south side of Locust street in company with his aged cousin, W. H. Walker, of 1431 Des Moines street, who narrowly escaped a similar fate. The two men were spending the afternoon visiting the moving picture shows and at the time were on their way from one theater to another, at the suggestion of the man who met his death beneath the hoofs of the runaway horse, within five minutes after he passed out of the door of the little playhouse.
[Rest of details of the accident not transcribed.]
Mr. Walker was a Mason and unmarried and lived with his brother, F. M. Walker at 1430 Capitol avenue, who, with his other brother, George Walker of Bedford, and a sister Mrs. J. M. Towner of Omaha, Neb., survive him.

[WALKER, OWEN ORLANDO]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 15, 1912
Owen Walker Killed
Struck By a Runaway Horse. Accident Occurred in Des Moines While the Deceased and His Uncle were Crossing the Street.
Owen O. [rlando] Walker, 54 years old, a contractor living at 1430 Capitol Avenue, was instantly killed Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock when run over by a runaway horse, owned by Harry Gill, a horse buyer, while crossing Sixth Avenue on the south side of Locust street in company with an aged uncle, W. H. Walker of 1431 Des Moines street, who narrowly escaped a similar fate. The two men were spending the afternoon visiting the moving picture shows and at the time were on their way from one theater to another, at the suggestion of the man who met his death beneath the hoofs of the runaway horse, within five minutes after he passed out of the door of the little playhouse.
Gill, who was Saturday conducting a sale at the Grand Avenue livery stables, had just sold a horse to Councilman Fred T. VanLiew and Will Burnett, fire chief, for use in the fire department and these officials had taken the animal to the central station for a trial when Gill ordered another horse hitched up to be shown. The horse was hitched to a single buggy and F. E. Fenner, a horse dealer, was in the seat when the animal was placed on exhibition.
A passing automobile scared the horse and when Fenner pulled in, the bit suddenly broke. The horse was then in front of the stables and started to pace west. Fenner jumped out at Fifth street and still holding to the lines, endeavored to run ahead and seize the horse by the head. Near Sixth Avenue, on Grand, however, the horse ran into a top buggy. It did little damage, but this thoroughly frightened the horse, and it broke into a dead run and Fenner was unable to stop it and was forced to let go the lines. Halfway between Grand and Locust it dropped the buggy.
People jumped out of the way of the animal but there was no time to shout any warning and the two Walkers did not see the horse approaching when they left the curb at the east side of Sixth Avenue on the south side of Locust street. O. O. Walker was on the left side of W. H. Walker and slightly in the lead. As the horse dashed down the street it brushed W. H. Walker and struck O. O. Walker squarely. He was sent to the pavement under the horse's hoofs and thrown toward the middle of the street. . . .
Bystanders picked up Walker and carried him into the K. P. building to the offices of Drs. D. W. and W. O. Smouse. An examination showed that he was dead and that death had been practically instantaneous, as there was a fracture of the skull and the entire back of the head had been caved in. There was a large plot of the sidewalk near where the body was picked up, covered with blood and a trail of blood leading to the entrance of the K. P. building. . . .
Mr. Walker was a Mason and unmarried and lived with his brother, F. M. Walker of 1430 Capitol Avenue, who, with his other brother, George Walker, of Bedford, survives him. The body was turned over to Iver G. Newlen, undertaker, and funeral arrangements will be announced later. – Des Moines Register and Leader.
Orlando Owen Walker was born September 20, 1868 [1858] in Jasper county, Mo., his parents removing soon after to Illinois, near Springfield. When about ten years old the family came to Iowa, settling near Des Moines, where they lived until 1879, when they came to Taylor county, living most of the time in Bedford, until their removal to Des Moines in 1903, where they have since resided and where the deceased met his death. In 1902, the year before their removal to Des Moines, the mother died and in 1910, the father, who had been in enfeebled health, also died and was brought back to Bedford and buried beside his wife in Fairview cemetery.
The sister, Mrs. J. M. Towner, who had kept house for them before her marriage, continued with them until a few months ago, when she and her husband removed to Omaha. The facts as to the sudden and terrible death as recorded above are mainly correct. The news was received by his brother George here about 4:30 and he had barely time to catch a Great Western train at Blockton and got to Des Moines the same evening. Funeral services were held at the home in Des Moines Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity of Des Moines and the funeral sermon was preached by the pastor of the M. E. church, East Des Moines. Monday the remains, accompanied by the two brothers, George and Marion, the sister, Mrs. Towner and husband, who had arrived from Omaha Sunday morning. The party was met at the afternoon train by the Masonic fraternity here, who had the local arrangements in charge and a large number of friends were present. The family have the sympathy of all in their sudden and terrible bereavement. From the train the remains were taken directly to the cemetery and laid beside the father and mother, the Masons performing their beautiful ritualistic service at the grave.
[Note: His Iowa State Death Certificate gives the birth date as September 28, 1858.]

[WALKER, SARAH ANN FERRELL]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, July 4, 1901
Death of Mrs. S. A. Walker.
Died, at her home in Bedford, Friday, June 28, 1901, at 2:40 [?] m., Mrs. S. A. Walker, aged 74 years, 5 months and 19 days. Mrs. Walker had been sick a long time and her death was not unexpected. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 4:30 p. m. Saturday by Elder J. W. Walters, assisted by Revs. Jackson and Ware. Interment in Fairview cemetery.

[WEBBER, HOMER WILL]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, March 27, 1930
H. W. Webber – H. W. Webber passed away at his home in north Bedford about 12:30 o'clock this noon. He had been in failing health for several months, pneumonia developing a few days ago. No funeral arrangements have been made at this time.

[WEBBER, HOMER WILL]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 3, 1930
Homer Will Webber – Homer Will Webber was born August 15, 1866, in Warren county, Ohio and passed away March 27, 1930, at his home in Bedford, Iowa. When he was a boy of 7 years, his parents moved to Fairmont, Nebr., where the family has resided ever since. On January 1, 1895, he married Willa O. [live] Hawley of Pawnee City, Nebr., where they resided until they came to Clarinda, Iowa. From Clarinda, the family moved to Maryville, Mo., and later to St. Joseph, where Mr. Webber was in the Drug business for two years. A year ago, they moved to Bedford, where Mr. Webber was connected with the Hawley Drug Co. Two children were born in this home, Geneve and Rex, who with Mrs. Webber; a twin brother; one sister, Mrs. Emma Drummond of Fairmont, Neb., survive to mourn his departure. Mr. Webber was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Clarinda, Iowa, at the time of his death. He was also a member of the Masonic Order.
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Presbyterian Church, in charge of Rev. C. F. McMican of the local Presbyterian church. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery.

[WEST, JANE SEASS SAVAGE]
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa), Thursday, September 17, 1896
Died. WEST—Sept. 11, 1896, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Savage, in Mercer township, Mrs. Jane West.
The funeral services were held Sept. 12 in the Holt school house, conducted by Rev. C. L. Baxter and the remains were laid to rest in the Holt cemetery. The deceased was a loving mother, kind neighbor and enjoyed the high esteem of all who knew her. The sympathy extended to the bereaved relatives is universal.

[WELLS, FANNIE BURNS]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, September 26, 1912

HOPKINS – Mrs. Ira Longley and brother John Well[s] arrived last Thursday night from Loveland, Col., to attend the funeral of their brother's wife, Mrs. J. T. Wells, which took place Friday at Allison.

[WHITTINGTON, WILLIAM TYRE]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, April 4, 1912
Mrs. C. A. Hall departed Friday noon for Crawfordsville, Indiana. She goes to attend the funeral of her uncle, W. [illiam] T. [yre] Whittington. Before returning Mrs. Hall will visit other relatives in the east.

[WILLIAMS, CHARLES GILBERT]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 8, 1912
Charles Gilbert Williams – Charles Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, died at the family home in Bedford Sunday, August 3, of tuberculosis. Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Baptist cemetery near Mt. Etna, conducted by Rev. W. B. Thompson, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of this city.
Charles Gilbert Williams was born at Carbon, Ia., September 15, 1890. At the age of fifteen years he began to learn the printer's trade and had worked at various places before coming here about five years ago. He was a pleasant, well-liked young man and retained his cheerful disposition even after disease had practically numbered his remaining days. He was a member of the local lodge of Yeomen. Plans had been made for removal to Colorado, but the disease had progressed too far to be checked.

[WILLIAMS, CHARLES GILBERT]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 8, 1912
Death of Charles Williams
On Saturday evening Charles Williams, who has been suffering from tuberculosis for the past year, passed away. He had just settled with the Yeoman lodge for insurance for total disability and had purchased a team and wagon and was preparing for an overland trip to Colorado, his parents to accompany him. It was hoped the change would prove beneficial to his health. His strength, however, was not equal to the demands and he commenced growing rapidly worse the latter part of the week, with the result that about 8 o'clock Saturday evening he passed away.
Charley Williams was held in high esteem by all who knew him. For several years he was employed as a printer, a greater part of the time in the offices in Bedford. He quit the trade only last spring, when his health would not permit him longer following it. He was a young man of exemplary habits, ambitions and energetic and those who knew him best have nothing but words of commendation for him. He was born at Carbon, Iowa, September 15, 1890, and moved to Clearfield, where he lived until coming to Bedford. The remains were taken back to the old home, after a funeral service here, for burial. Rev. Wm. B. Thompson conducted the services. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all.

[WOOD, SUSANNA ANDERS]
Worth County Times (Grant City, Missouri), Wednesday, June 23, 1915
Obituary – Susan Anders was born in Lee county, Iowa, March 28, 1853 and died at her home near Isadora on Tuesday, June 15, 1915, aged 62 years, 2 months and 17 days.
She was married November 9, 1873 to Maynard W. Wood, who survives her. To this union nine children were born: Orostas, Volley, Ernest, Alva, Charley, Roy, Merl, Susie and Mary, the latter two twins, and all of whom survive her save Volley.
Funeral services were conducted at the Forest Grove church by Bro. B. H. Harmon, pastor of the Sheridan Christian church, Thursday at 1 o'clock and the remains were interred in the cemetery at that place.

Mrs. Wood had suffered poor health for several months and on her last visit to Grant City on April 12th she was nearly overcome with faintness. She and Mr. Wood returned home and Mrs. Wood failed rapidly from that time until she passed away.
The sorrowing husband and family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.