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[Stimson, Catherine
Thiel]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday February 17,
1921 p. 2
Mrs. J. S. Stimson Dead
Mrs.
J. [ohn] S. [Henry] Stimson [Catherine Thiel], one of the old time residents of this vicinity, who resides
southwest of Conway, passed away on Tuesday forenoon, being aged about 71 years
this spring. She with her family have resided at her late home for many years
and was well known in these parts. She leaves six children to mourn the loss of
a mother. Arrangement [s] have not been completed for the funeral, the family
awaiting the arrival of her son, Fred Stimson from Ohio, before funeral arrangements will be
made, but will probably be held today and interment of the body will be made in
the Lexington cemetery, southwest of Conway.
[Stimson, Catherine
Thiel]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday February 24,
1921 p. 2
Obituary Mrs.
Stimson
Catherine
Thiel was born at
Schalzienerville, Washington Co., Wisconsin, July 26, 1850. While she was still
a small child her parents moved to Green Lake Co., in the same state, where she
grew to womanhood. At 21 years of age she united with the Congregational church
in Ripon, Wis.
In
1872 she went with her husband John Henry Stimson to Fairmont, Winnebago Co., Minn., where 2
children were born. In 1874 they moved to Iowa and located near Lexington and
the following year moved to their home 1 1/2 miles southwest of Conway, where
she resided until she passed from this world at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning Feb.
15, 1921.
She
united with the Presbyterian Church in Conway, where she attended as long as
services were held in that church. Later she united with the Methodist church and
attended services as often and as long as she was able. She was a firm
believer.
She
made many sacrifices for her home and family, enduring the hardships of early
settlements and large family. There was nothing she would not sacrifice for the
sake of her children.
Her
last illness was of long duration and she was very patient until she passed
away, being called to that home beyond.
She
leaves to mourn her departure six children as follows: John of Clarinda, Iowa; James of Velben, South Dakota; Fred of Columbus, Ohio; Margaret and Garfield of Conway, Iowa; Francis of Palmer, Iowa; besides four brothers and four sisters.
Funeral
services were held on Friday at the home and interment was made in Old
Lexington cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Gable. There were
a goodly attendance at the service of the neighbors and friends of this pioneer
woman.
[Stimson, Garfield A.]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 30,
1964 p. 4
G.
A. Stimson Services Mon.
Funeral
services for Garfield A. Stimson,
Conway resident, were held at the Conway Methodist Church, with Rev. James
Sheckler of Gravity officiating, Jan. 27. Mr. Stimson died at his home Jan. 22. Interment was at
Lexington Cemetery, Taylor County.
The
following obituary was included in the services:
Garfield
A. Stimson, son of John Henry
Stimson and Catherine Thiel
Stimson, was born in 1881 at the
family home one and a half miles southwest of Conway, Iowa.
He
attended school at district No. 8, Marshall twp., Conway High School,
Shenandoah Normal School, (closed many years ago), and the Iowa State College
at Cedar Falls one term. After this he helped his aged father on the farm until
he passed away. He then managed the farm for 15 years living with his mother,
assisted during the last five years of his life by his sister, Margaret
[May]. After their mother's death,
Margaret bought the farm, and Garfield moved to Conway where he resided until his death
Jan. 22, 1964.
Two
brothers, John Stimson and James
Stimson, and one sister preceded
him in death. One sister, Frances (Mrs. Nels Abrahamson) of Vermillion, S. D., and one brother, Fred
Stimson of Lakeside, Ohio, are
living.
Garfield lived alone quietly and has been in poor health
for several years. While he was not a regular church attendant, yet he believed
in God and His great power. He gave many years of service to his parents and
his sister.
He
is survived by one brother, one sister, nine nephews and four nieces and many
friends.
Out-of-town
relatives who attended the services for Garfield Stimson were: Virgil Thiel, Cameron, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stimson,
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Stimson, Jacob Stimson and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stimson all of Clarinda; Mr. and Mrs. Art Johnston, College Springs; Mr. and Mrs. Nels Abrahamson, Vermillion, So. Dak.
[Stimson, James
Miller]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Monday June 2, 1924 p. 4
CONWAY NEWS ITEMS IN
BRIEF
Brother Killed
Garfield
and Margret Stimpson [Stimson] received
word Thursday that their brother James was killed in an accident and his body will be brought to Clarinda
the first of the week. Particulars will be given later.
[Stimson, James
Miller]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday June 5, 1924 p. 4
JAMES STIMPSON WAS KILLED IN ACCIDENT
A
telegram received this Monday morning by Mrs. J. [ohn] H. [enry] Stimpson
[Stimson], southeast of Clarinda,
brings the information of the death of James [Miller] Stimpson [Stimson], near Amherst, S. Dak. Particulars were not
stated in the telegram, excepting that death resulted from an accident. The
remains left the South Dakota home this Monday, for Conway, Ia., the former
home of the deceased, where interment will be made upon arrival. The living
brothers and sisters of the deceased are Fred, Garfield, Francis and Margaret, another brother having been the late J. [ohn] H. [enry] Stimpson [Stimson] of Page County. —Clarinda Herald.
[Stimson, James
Miller]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday June 12, 1924 p. 8
JAMES M. STIMPSON
James
M. Stimpson [Stimson] of Amherst,
Neb., was seriously injured by a piece of broken glass from the large front
window of his home, and died twenty-four hours later.
James had just finished his work as superintendent of
the Amherst schools and had been elected superintendent of the schools in
Bradley, S. D., for the coming year, which is a town about nine miles distant.
So he and his family were moving to Bradley and James was helping to load his furniture on a truck. As
he went to move his piano from the porch he stepped back, thinking he was
moving against the wall but instead was moving toward a large front window,
lost his balance and fell against the window, breaking it and falling through.
As he turned to get into a position to get up, a sharp piece of glass pierced
his chest and severed the large artery just above the heart. A thoughtful man
who was helping grabbed the artery and held it together until a doctor arrived
bringing a nurse. Mr. Stimpson [Stimson] in company with his
wife, the doctor and the nurse, was taken to the doctor’s private home in
Britton, where everything was done for him that could be done but he died abut
twenty-four hours after the sad accident. He leaves a wife and six children to
mourn the loss of a kind husband and father.
It was at first thought
owing to the fact that James and his wife both followed teaching and their work took them to various places,
that it would be best to bury James in the Stimpson [Stimson] family lot at Lexington or else in the Clarinda cemetery near his older brother John who died a little over a
year ago. But later it was thought by all concerned that James would prefer to
be buried in the cemetery at Bradley, S. D., where the family will live this
year and Nellie, his wife,
will teach as they had planned. So he was buried at Bradley, S. D.
[Note:
The same article was printed in the Bedford Free Press, June 12, 1924, page 4.]
[Stimson, James
Miller]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday June 5,
1924 p. 6
CONWAY NOTES.
Garfield
and Margaret Stimson received a
message telling of the accidental death of their brother James whose home is in South Dakota. He leaves a wife
and family of six children.
[Stimson, James
Miller]
Thursday June 26,
1924 p. 6
Obituary.
James
Miller Stimson was born near Fairmont,
Martin County, Minnesota, June 14, 1873, and died May 29, 1924, at Britton, S.
Dak., aged 50 years, 11 months and 16 days.
In
the spring of 1874 he, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. [ohn] H. [enry] Stimson, and older brother, John, moved to Taylor county, Iowa, where he lived to
the age of maturity.
He
attended school in Marshall Township and taught school for several years in the
vicinity of his home.
In
1899 he was graduated from the Iowa State College at Ames. Later he was
graduated from the Nebraska State University at Lincoln, receiving his Masters
Degree. He followed the teaching profession in which work he spent his life.
His work was in the schools of Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
He
was married August 19, 1903, to Miss Nellie Roush, at Beatrice, Nebraska. To them were born seven
children, six of whom are living.
At
about the age of eighteen he was converted and joined the Presbyterian Church
in Conway, Iowa, later joining the Methodist church. He was a punctual
attendant and a faithful worker in church throughout his life.
Funeral
services were held in the Amherst church, Sunday afternoon, conducted by a
minister from Rosholt, S. Dak., a former pastor and personal friend of James. The music was rendered by James high school quartet.
There was a large attendance at the funeral.
He
leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife, Mrs. James W. [Miller] Stimson, and their children: Evelyn Elizabeth, age 18; Rolland Henry, age 14; Elwyn Marion, age 13; James Lysle, age 9; Forest Labergne, age 6; Forest Beatrice, age 6; all of Amherst, S. Dak. Also four
brothers and sisters: Margaret M. [ay] of Conway, Iowa; Frederick C. of Columbus, Ohio; Garfield A. of Conway, Iowa; Mrs. Nels Abrahamson of Palmer, Iowa. Also four aunts, four uncles,
three nieces and seven nephews.
Monday
afternoon he was laid to rest in the Bradley cemetery, South Dakota, the town
where the family will live this year and where James and Nellie, his wife, had been elected to teach next year.
[Stimson, John Henry,
1872-1922]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday August 24,
1922 p. 4
John H. Stimpson Dead
Miss
Margaret and Garfield Stimpson [Stimson] received word that their brother John H. [enry] Stimpson [Stimson], had passed away at the hospital in Clarinda
following an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Stimpson [Stimson] was well known here, having grown up near Conway,
and was at one time a teacher in our public schools. He was a member of the
Iowa Assembly and was nominated for the second term without opposition.
[Stimson, John Henry,
1872-1922]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday September 7,
1922 p. 4
Obituary
John
Henry Stimson, eldest son of Mr.
and Mrs. John Henry Stimson,
deceased, was born on a farm near Fairmont, Martin County, Minnesota, May 19,
1872. When about two years of age he with his parents and younger brother moved
to Mauston, Wis., where he resided a short time.
In
the spring of 1874, he, with the family, came to Taylor County, Iowa, where he
lived until he grew to manhood. He attended school in Marshall Township and
after completing the work there, went to Ames and took the scientific course at
the Iowa State Agricultural School where he won honors in schoolwork and in
athletics. He followed successfully the work of teaching for twelve years.
In
the winter of 1902 he was married to Anna [Elizabeth] Hamm. Soon after his marriage he moved to his farm
near Clarinda where he lived at the time of his death. He was a successful
farmer and was also interested in political affairs. In the fall of 1920 he was
elected state representative from Page County with a large majority. In the
primary of 1922 he was nominated for a second term without opposition on either
ticket.
He
was always thoughtful, kind and helpful to his family. He sacrificed much for
his family whom he loved.
He
was a member of the Methodist church at Shambaugh.
He
died at a hospital in Clarinda, Friday morning, August 18, following an
operation. The funeral service was held at his home Tuesday afternoon in the
presence of relatives and a large number of friends. The funeral sermon was
preached by Rev. Perkins, after which, short talks were made by senators
Foskett and Tuck; and representatives Larson, Fackler, Scott and Francis.
Mr.
Stimson leaves to mourn his death,
his wife, Anna Stimson; six
children, Harold John Stimson, Stanley James Stimson, Frederick Theodore
Stimson, Mary Lavaun Stimson, Jacob Hamm Stimson, and Elsie Margaret Stimson; five brothers and sisters, James M. [iller]
Stimson, Margaret M. [ay] Stimson, Frederick C. Stimson, Garfield A. Stimson, and Mrs. Nels Abrahamson; nine aunts and uncles, and many other relatives
and friends.
Burial
was made in the Clarinda cemetery.
[Stimson, Margaret
May]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 16,
1961 [p. 1]
Margaret Stimson Dies At Woodbine
Miss
Margaret [May] Stimson, 85, a
long-time resident of the Conway community, died Friday, March 10 at a nursing
home in Woodbine, Iowa, following an illness with pneumonia.
Funeral
services were held at the Methodist church in Conway, Monday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. Frank Greenwood, pastor of the church. Burial in Lexington
cemetery.
She
is survived by a sister, Mrs. Nels Abrahamson of Vermillion, S. Dak., and by two brothers, Garfield
Stimson of Conway, Fred
Stimson of Lakeside, Ohio.
[Stimson, Margaret
May]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 23,
1961 p. 5
Margaret Stimson Rites At Conway
Last
rites for Miss Margaret Stimson,
who died March 11 at a nursing home in Woodbine, Iowa, were held at the Conway
Methodist church on March 13, conducted by the pastor of the church, Rev Frank
Greenwood. Burial in Lexington cemetery.
Margaret May Stimson, daughter of John Henry and Catherine
Thiel
Stimson was born on a farm
southwest of Conway, December 2, 1775 [1875]. She was educated in rural school,
district number eight, in Institutes at Bedford, and at the Normal school in
Shenandoah. She taught rural schools in Taylor County until 1900 and then
attended Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls, graduating there in 1903.
She then enrolled at the State University of Iowa and lacked only a few hours
credit of completing her work there.
She
taught in Humeston, where she was principal, and at Goldfield, Tripoli and
Gravity as superintendent, teaching nearly 30 years. In 1915 she returned to
the family home near Conway to assist her brother Garfield in the care of their mother, and taught nearby
rural schools for seven years.
After
her mother's death, she purchased the farm home from the heirs and operated the
farm for about 30 years. Two of her brothers, John Stimson and James Stimson passed away in 1922 and 23.
She
is survived by two brothers, Fred Stimson of Lakeside, Ohio, and Garfield Stimson of Conway; and by her sister Frances, Mrs.
Nels Abrahamson of Vermillion, S.
Dak.; by nine nephews and five nieces.
At
an early age she united with the Conway Presbyterian church.
[Swartz, Madeline
Odetla Hook]
Lenox Time Table
Wednesday February 12, 2003 p. 7
MADELINE SWARTZ
Funeral
services for Madeline Swartz,
age 83 of Bedford, who died Thursday, February 6, 2003 were held Monday,
February 10, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford with
Pastor Ted DeHass officiating. Interment was held in the Lexington Cemetery.
Memorials can be given in Madeline's name. Arrangements were entrusted to the
Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
Madeline
[Odetla] Swartz was born June
11,1919 in Harrison County, Missouri the daughter of Thomas Ransom Hook and Minnie Elsie (Glenn) Hook. Madeline grew up in Harrison County where she attended
Martinsville schools, graduating with the Class of 1937.
On
February 11,1940, she was united in marriage to Wayne Edward Swartz at the Martinsville, Missouri minister's home.
They had a double ceremony with Wayne's brother, Raymon and Madeline's cousin, Veta Lois.
To
this union two sons were born, Ronald Wayne and Gary Kyle. Madeline and Wayne resided in the Bethany, Missouri area for several years before
moving to Iowa. The couple lived north of Griswold where Wayne worked for area farmers until the early 1950's
when Wayne rented a farm in
the Clarinda area. In 1960, Madeline and Wayne purchased
a farm northeast of Bedford. Together Madeline and Wayne farmed the land until 1995 when they retired and moved into Bedford.
Madeline was a life-long member of the Martinsville
Christian Church, and she belonged to several neighborhood clubs. Madeline enjoyed embroidery, crocheting and numerous other
handwork. Over the years, she spent many hours in her garden, growing and
canning the produce and tending to her flowers. Her family was very important
to her and she always looked forward to spending the holidays together,
especially Christmas. There was always plenty of food at Madeline's house, no
one ever went home hungry, especially when she made her famous butter horn
rolls. Madeline was a kind and
gentle woman who always had a good sense of humor and much compassion for
others.
Left
to cherish Madeline's memory are her son Gary Swartz and wife Marsha of Bedford; a daughter-in-law, Zelda Swartz of Grant, Iowa; a brother, Gayle Hook and wife Dolores of Kansas City, Missouri; four grandchildren, Lori
Riley and husband John of Johnston, Iowa; Lisa Jobe and husband Joe of Jefferson City, Missouri; Jeremy Swartz and wife Susan of Bedford; and Justin Swartz of Grant, Iowa; five great-grandchildren, Kristin
and Jenna Riley; Delaney and
Levi Jobe and Kyla Swartz; along with a host of other family members and
friends.
Preceding Madeline in death were her
parents, Thomas Hook and Minnie
(Glenn) Hook; her husband Wayne
Swartz; a son, Ronald Swartz; and a brother, Kyle Hook.
[Swartz, Wayne Edward]
Bedford Times-Press
Wednesday October 16, 1996 p. 5
Wayne Edward Swartz
Funeral
services for Wayne Swartz were
held at the Novinger/Taylor Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 9, 1996. The
Rev. Paul Evans officiated at the service with interment at the Lexington
Cemetery.
Wayne
Edward Swartz, son of Charles
Henry and Mary Lydia (Kerns) Swartz,
was born at Coleridge, Nebraska (Cedar County) on March 9, 1915 and departed
this life October 6, 1996 at Clarinda Regional Health Center, at the age of 81
years, 6 months and 27 days.
He
lived in Harrison County, Missouri and grew to maturity on a farm north of New
Hampton, Missouri, where he attended the public school and the Shady Grove
Methodist Church.
On
February 11, 1940, he was united in marriage to Madeline O. Hook at the Martinsville, Missouri minister's home.
They had a double ceremony with Wayne's brother, Raymon and Madeline's cousin, Veta Lois. To this union two children were born, Ronald Wayne and Gary Kyle.
Wayne
and Madeline lived in the Bethany, Missouri area before moving to Iowa in 1943. Wayne was employed in farming
all his life and had a tremendous love for the outdoors and spent much of his
time hunting, fishing and enjoying life. He was involved with the Taylor County
ASCS for over 25 years as a county committeeman and township clerk.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; two
brothers, Raymon and George
Swartz; and one sister-in-law, Nina
Swartz.
Left
to cherish his memory are his wife, Madeline of Bedford; two sons, Ronald and Zelda Swartz of Grant, Iowa and Gary and Marsha Swartz of Bedford; two granddaughters, Lori and John
Riley of Urbandale, Iowa and Lisa
and Joe Jobe of Jefferson City,
Missouri; two grandsons, Jeremy Swartz of Bedford and Justin Swartz of Grant, Iowa; and one great-granddaughter, Kristin Riley of Urbandale, Iowa.
Also
surviving are two sisters, Josie Taylor and Fannie Schroff,
both of Bethany, Missouri; two brothers, Wilbur and Phyllis Swartz of Bethany, Missouri and Robert and Naomi
Swartz of Cameron, Missouri; a
sister-in-law, Veta Lois Swartz of
Loveland, Colorado; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of good
friends.
Wayne
was a very loving, kind and considerate, indeed a special man and will be sadly
missed by all who knew and loved him.
[Virtue, Alice Adell
“Allie”]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday November 11,
1948 [p. 1]
Ashes Of Allie
Virtue Sent Here
Miss
Alice Virtue, a former resident
of the Bedford community, died in Gardena, California, November 1, 1948. The
body was cremated in Los Angeles and the urn sent to Bedford for burial in
Lexington cemetery. A brother, Prof. George O. Virtue of Lincoln, Nebraska was present for the
graveside services, which were held at one o'clock Monday afternoon, November
8, conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye.
Alice
Adell Virtue was born in
Abingdon, Illinois, December 29, 1865 being aged 83 years at the time of her
death.
In
1870, when a child of 5 years, she came to Bedford with her parents and resided
in this vicinity until 1913, when she went to Los Angeles, California.
Stricken
with illness 2 1/2 years ago, she was cared for in a Sanitarium in Gardena, a
suburb of Los Angeles.
She
was one of a family of six children. The eldest sister resided in Osceola and
is buried in the Osceola cemetery. The parents and three brothers, all
deceased, resided in this vicinity, and are buried in the family lot in
Lexington cemetery.
The
one brother, George O. Virtue of Lincoln, Nebraska, survives.
[Virtue, Clarence
Dennis]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday April 13, 1899 [p. 1]
Clarence Virtue Dead
Saturday
morning at 2 o'clock Clarence Virtue died at his home in Clayton Township, cancer being the cause of his
death. Funeral services were conducted at the residence at 2:30 Sunday, by Rev.
A. H. Collins. We shall endeavor to publish full obituary next week. The body
was interred in Lexington cemetery.
[Virtue, Clarence
Dennis]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday April 20, 1899 [p. 1]
Obituary.
Clarence
Dennis Virtue was born in
Abingdon, Knox County, Illinois, on October 19, 1854. He resided there with his
parents until 16 years of age when he removed with them to Taylor County where
he has since resided. Until about a year ago he was in the most robust health.
At that time he was overtaken by a disease which was soon recognized to be
incurable. He submitted to an operation in June at St. Joseph, Mo., which gave
him relief for a time. The malady soon returned, however, and for the past six
months he has endured such suffering as few men are called upon to undergo. He
bore his affliction with unparalleled fortitude and patience, thus impressing
all who knew him with his true nobility of character. He was a beloved son and
brother, a helping and obliging friend and neighbor, a peace loving and abiding
citizen. He leaves two sisters and three brothers to cherish the memory of his
magnanimous and noble spirit. He died April 8,1899.
[Virtue, Cynthia
Jackson]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday June 30, 1898 p. 8
In Memoriam
Mrs.
Virtue was born July 25, 1839 [1830].
Died, after a lingering illness of two years, June 21, 1898, aged 68 years, 10
months and 24 days.
Gently, clear Savior, now
we bring
The loved one death has
called
his
own.
With all our griefs, to
thee we cling.
For
unto thee our griefs are known.
Thy way is best; and
though we
weep,
We would not break her
calm
repose.
Thou givest thy beloved
sleep,
And thou hast willed her
eyes
should close.
Blest be the grief that
closer binds
Our mourning hearts, O
Lord, to
thee.
Blest be the faith, in
death, that
finds
A
hope of immortality.
Thus, dust to dust, and
earth to
earth,
And ashes cold, we lay
away
To wait the glad immortal
birth,
The promised resurrection
day.
C. W.
[Note:
Replacement gravestone gives her birth date as 1830. If age at death is correct
1830 is probably the correct date.]
[Virtue, Jesse Clyde]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday August 8, 1912 [p. 1]
J. C. VIRTUE A SUICIDE
A SHOT-GUN, INSTRUMENT
Of DEATH
Prominent Farmer Ends
Life at Early Hour Wednesday. Thought to Have Been Temporarily Insane
The
citizens of Bedford and vicinity were shocked Wednesday to learn that J.
Clyde Virtue had committed
suicide at his home three miles northeast of Bedford. Mr. Virtue arose early Wednesday morning before any of the
other members of the family and went to a pantry off the kitchen. He placed a
shot gun at his head, just above the eye, and then in some manner pulled the
trigger, the charge of shot entering above the eye and coming out the front
part of the head, penetrating the skull. From appearances he died instantly.
The coroner was called and Dr. Paschal went out to view the remains. It was so
clearly a case of suicide that he held no post mortem.
Mr.
Virtue was raised in Bedford and
vicinity, graduating from the public schools here in the class of 1890. Later
he attended and graduated from the Iowa State University at Iowa City. He has
been farming practically all his life and has been quite successful. About
three years ago he went out to Idaho near Gooding, where he had a claim, and
lived upon it until last year when he returned here, resuming his farming
operations on the home farm. Mr. Virtue has been somewhat morbid recently, and
it is thought that probably the deed was committed while temporarily insane. No
other cause can be assigned.
Mr.
Virtue was a young man, about 41
years of age, and had many friends in the county, especially in Bedford where
he attended school. He leaves a brother and two sisters to mourn his untimely
death, he having never been married and his parents having died some years ago.
The
funeral will be held this afternoon from the home and interment will be in
Lexington cemetery.
[Virtue, Jesse Clyde]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday August 8, 1912 [p. 1]
CLYDE VIRTUE ENDS LIFE WITH SHOTGUN
Well Known Young Farmer
Overcome by Despondency and Fear of Re-entering Hospital. CHOOSES EARLY MORNING
HOUR
Arises Before Other
Members of the Household, Who Are Awakened by Report of Gun
After
a week or more of despondency, in which time he expressed the fear that he
would have to return to the hospital for the insane, Clyde Virtue ended his life about 5 o'clock Wednesday morning
by the use of a shotgun, fired at his brain. Mr. Virtue resided on a farm about three miles northeast of
Bedford. He and his sister lived together. His brother, George Virtue, was visiting at the home at the time of the
suicide, and it was to his brother that he expressed his fear of further mental
disability. He arose Wednesday morning before other members of the household
and they were awakened by the gunshot in the house.
As
a young man Mr. Virtue obtained a liberal education, having been graduated from the state university
after completing his course in the Bedford high school. He took treatment a
number of years ago in a hospital for insane and had been doing well in recent
years. He was 41 years of age. Besides the brother and sister mentioned he is
survived by a sister, Mrs. Parrish of Osceola.
Funeral
services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon,
interment to be in Lexington cemetery.
[Virtue, Wilber Dana]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday April 17,
1907 p. 4
Died at Osceola
J.
[esse] C. [lyde] Virtue, of
Clayton Township, was called to Osceola Tuesday by the death of his brother, M.
[Wilber] D. [ana] Virtue. The
remains arrived on the yesterday afternoon train and were taken to Lexington
cemetery for burial.
[Virtue, Wilber Dana]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday April 17, 1902 p. 2
Mortuary
From Wednesday's Daily
The
remains of W. [ilber] D. [ana] Virtue, who died in Osceola, Iowa, at home of his sister, arrived in this
city this evening.
Deceased
was a resident of Salt Lake City for the past ten years and made his home with
his sister during his sickness. He is a brother to C. [larence] D. [ennis]
Virtue of this vicinity. The
remains were met at the train by relatives and friends, and taken to the
Lexington cemetery for interment. The Knights of Pythias, of which order he was
a member, had charge of the funeral.
[Virtue, Wilber Dana]
Bedford Times-Republican
Thursday April 17, 1902 p. 6
Tuesday's Items
J. [esse] C. [lyde]
Virtue, a resident of Clayton
Township, received the sad intelligence of his brother's, M. [Wilber] D.
[ana] Virtue's, death, this
morning and in response to this intelligence, he went to Osceola today.
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