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[Marr, Thomas] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday December 22, 1927 [p. 1] Thomas Marr
Thomas Marr was born April 28th, 1855, and departed this life December 20th, 1927. He was a patient sufferer for several years and had not fully recovered from the shock of his brother, William’s death. The end came suddenly at 2:15 a. m., Tuesday morning. He was the son of John and Jane [Jackson] Marr who were natives of Scotland, and settled on a farm west of Bedford, Iowa, in the year 1869, where the family have since resided and where the deceased passed away. He leaves to mourn his demise a brother and sister, Robert and Ellen. The other near relatives are John Meikle of Colorado Springs, Colo., Miss Jane Meikle of Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Agnes Shaw of Beardstown, Ill., and Mrs. Margaret Fletcher, of Pueblo, Colo. Thomas was a very industrious man who was well liked and respected by all who knew him. He was always so thoughtful and kind and had many friends. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at High Prairie on Wednesday, Dec. 21st, at 11 a. m., by the pastor, Rev. Hunt. Interment was made in the cemetery at Siam. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday July 2, 1925 p. 4 William J. Marr
W. [illiam] J. Marr was born in Dane County, Wisconsin, April 28th, 1853, being the son of John and Jane Marr who were born in Scotland and came to this country in 1849, settling on a farm in Dane county, Wis., but later moving to Columbia county, the same state, and still later to Taylor county, Iowa, where since 1869 the deceased had lived. Mr. Marr was known for his honesty, frugality and business acumen, and departing this life June 28, 1925, leaves to mourn his passing two brothers, Thos. and Robert, and one sister, Ella [Ellen], all of whom live together on the home place. There are also of the near relatives one nephew, John Meikle of Colorado Springs, Colo., and three nieces, Mrs. R. W. Shaw of Beardstown, Ill., Mrs. C. K. Fletcher of Boulder, Colo., and Miss Jane Meikle of Pasadena, Calif. Besides the mother and father of the deceased, one brother and one sister had passed on before him. Funeral services were held in the High Prairie Methodist church, being conducted by the Rev. Paul G. Luce of the First Presbyterian church of Bedford. Guy Thompson, Mrs. Ash, Miss Beryl Rhodes and Mr. Wilkins, with Mrs. Paschal at the organ assisted in the service with the hymns, “Rock of Ages,” and “Oh! Think of the Home Over There.” Mr. Marr was given burial in the cemetery just east of Siam, Ia. [Marshall, Elizabeth Berry Bradley] Bedford Free Press Thursday June 29, 1897 p. 2 SIAM Died, at Siam, Thursday, June 7, at 7 a. m., Mrs. Elizabeth B. [erry] Marshall, after an illness of five weeks. The funeral services were held at the family residence Friday, June 18, at 3 p. m., conducted by Elder W. H. Harris of Grant City, Mo. The remains were interred in Siam cemetery followed by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. Mrs. Marshall’s maiden name was Bradley. She was born in Russel [l] County, Ky., April 25, 1822; making her age 75 years, 1 month and 22 days. She emigrated with her parents to Platte county, Mo. In the spring of 1840, and in 1844 she was united in marriage to Thomas Marshall then went with her husband to Warren County, Ill., in the spring of 1858, and from there to Taylor County, Iowa in the fall of ’68. Her husband died Aug. 4, ’74. She remained a widow to the day of her death. She united with the Christian church in’53, and lived a consistent Christian life until she was called from labor to her eternal reward. She leaves four children to mourn the loss of a loving mother---three girls and one boy. They all live in and near Siam. She also leaves two brothers and one sister. [MARSHALL, ELIZABETH BERRY] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday August 7, 1913 p. 8 Hopkins Mrs. Melching [Sarah E. Beck], mother of Mrs. Alice Davidson, who lived at the T. W. Porter home, died Sunday after a short illness of old age. The funeral services were conducted at the home Monday afternoon by Rev. D, W. Griffith, pastor of the Baptist church and burial took place in the Hopkins cemetery. [Melvin, Sarah Elizabeth Martin] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday February 19, 1931 p. 6 Siam Mrs. Jim Melvin [Sarah Elizabeth Martin] passed away at her home east of Siam, Sunday morning, Feb. 15. Funeral services will be held at the M. E. church at 2:00 o’clock. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday October 30, 1913 p. 8 Hopkins Mrs. Cabe Miller, who was taken to Rochester, Minn., several weeks ago for an operation for gall stones, died Saturday morning and her remains were brought to her home here Sunday. Tuesday they were taken to her old home at Siam, Ia., and interment was made in the Siam cemetery. She is survived by her husband and a daughter, Mrs. Sam Robbins. [Miller, Ada Louisa Acree] Bedford Free Press Tuesday November 4, 1913 [p. 1] Death Follows Operation Mrs. Caleb Miller was operated on Oct. 20, for gallstones by Mayo Brothers at Rochester, Minn., and it was at first believed she would survive the operation and soon be herself again. She was bright and cheerful and talked with her husband about soon being able to return home with him. She took worse on Thursday and died early Saturday morning. Her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Robbins of this city, was notified by telegram Friday to come at once, but her mother died a few hours before she reached Rochester. The remains arrived in Hopkins Sunday and on Tuesday were taken to Siam where the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. R. E. Snodgrass at the Christian church, after which burial took place in the Siam cemetery. Ada Louisa Acree was born Feb. 10, 1862, at Braddyville, Iowa, and passed away at St. Mary's hospital, Rochester, Minn., Oct. 25, 1913, aged 51 years, 8 months and 15 days. She was united in marriage to W. [illiam] F. [lavious] Miller, Feb. 2, 1879, and to this union was born one child, Mrs. Fannie Robbins. She leaves to mourn her death, the husband, one daughter, three grandchildren, one sister and three brothers, the sister being Mrs. Wes Miller of Siam, Iowa, and the brothers, Albert Acree of Siam, John Acree of Lordsburg, Cal., and James Acree of Mt. Morrison, Col. The above taken from the Hopkins Journal refers to a lady who was born near Bedford and spent most of her life in the county. She was the daughter of John [Henderson] Acree, one of the early teachers of the county. Mrs. Miller had many friends in the county who will regret to hear of her untimely death. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday April 23, 1931 p. 5 Mrs. John H. Miller
Anna Pearl Summers, daughter of David S. [mith] and Sarah Fisher Summers, was born near Barnes City, Ia., Oct. 18, 1887, and on Sunday evening, April 19, 1931, at 6 o'clock, quietly and peacefully fell asleep to awake in the home over there, to life eternal, aged 43 years, 6 months and 1 day. Her mother, and also a baby brother, Wayne, passed away when Pearl was only 3 years old, and she was left to the care of her father and older sister. When she was only 10 years of age, she with her father moved to Siam, where she attended the public school and Sunday School, and later confessed her faith in her Savior and united with the Church of Christ, keeping the faith to the end. On Nov. 6, 1906, she was united in marriage to John H. [uston] Miller, and to this union one son, Eldon Weston, was born, who with his father are left mourn the loss of a loving and devoted wife and mother. One who was always kind and unselfish, and no sacrifice was ever too great, if her loved ones could be made happy and comfortable. Her only sister, Mrs. Bert Harris, passed away in 1915, and in 1917 her father, who had made his home with her since her marriage, was called home, leaving her the only surviving member of the family. She was a member of the Willing Workers' Society of the Church, and also an honored member of Highland Chapter, No. 523, Order of Eastern Star, at Siam, always taking an active part until in the early winter, when she was stricken with tuberculosis from which she could not recover. She was so patient, kind and thoughtful through all of her suffering, always thinking of the comfort of her family, nurse and friends, and her sweet disposition and sunny smile will be remembered by all. Besides her husband and son, she leaves to mourn, a devoted father-in-law, M. [ilton] W. [eston] Miller, who has lived in her home for the past 12 years; a brother-in-law, Bert Harris of South English, Ia.; Her sister’s children: Mrs. Hazel Harris Fowler of Hammond, Ind., Mrs. Violet Harris Nolan of Chicago, Ill., and Carl Harris of Des Moines, Iowa; and cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Allen of Barnes City, Iowa, who were so kind to her after her mother’s death. Other relatives are, Wm. Miller and family of Bedford, Mrs. Arch Clayton and family and Mrs. N. H. Reid and family, and many other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Siam, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. C. Harris of Bedford. Interment was made in the Siam cemetery. [Miller, Elizabeth Jane Acree] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday July 18, 1918 [p. 1] Mrs. Wes Miller Dead Pioneer Passed Away Sunday at Her Home Near Siam Sunday afternoon Mrs. Wes Miller, who has lived near Siam for the past twenty years and prior to that at Bedford, passed away after an extended illness. She was about 45 years of age, and about a year ago was stricken with paralysis, from the effects of which she never recovered. She leaves a husband and two children to mourn her death. The children are Mrs. Hugh Reed and Wm. Miller, both living near the home near Siam. The deceased was a devoted wife and mother and was a member of the Christian church, in the circles of which she was always active when her health permitted. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Gilpin, assisted by the two Snodgrass boys, both of whom are preachers and old friends of the family. Interment was in the Siam cemetery. Those attending the funeral from Bedford were Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hanshaw, Mr. and Mrs. C. Hosman, Mrs. Wm. Fry and Mrs. Roy Shepherd. [Miller, Elizabeth Jane Acree] Bedford Free Press Wednesday July 31, 1918 p. 6 Obituary Elizabeth J. Miller Elizabeth J. [ane] Acree was born in Jamestown, Ind., Nov. 9, 1855 and died at her home near Siam, Iowa July 14, 1918, Aged 62 years, 8 months, and 5 days. In childhood she moved with her parents to Braddyville, Iowa in the year of 1861. And here grew to womanhood in the early history of the country. She was married to M. [ilton] W. [eston] Miller July 4, 1876. At her parents’ home near Siam and to this union were born three children John H. [uston], Mrs. Lola [Ann] Reid and William W. [eston], all of this vicinity. She united with the church of Christ in early girlhood at Bedford, Iowa and has ever been an active worker, devoted always to the best interests of her Lord and the church. She had been ailing for some time, having had a stroke of paralysis about eleven years ago. More recent strokes brought about her late ailments during which time the most skillful medical assistance was secured until the last. When the peaceful hour came and she passed by the need of earthly care. It may be truthfully said of her that she was a most kind and devoted wife and mother whose first care was always that of her family. And a neighbor who was ever ready to render a favor or give assistance in sickness or time of need. She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, three children and five grandchildren. Also three brothers, J. [acob] A. [lbert] Acree, of this place; J.[ames] F. [ranklin] Acree, of Colorado and J. [ohn] M. [athew] Acree of Pomona, California. Two sisters and one brother, father and mother preceded her in death. In the fullest terms we may say she was all that could be said of wife, mother and Christian. The funeral was conducted by her pastor, Rev. Gilpin, assisted by Rev. R. C. Snodgrass of Clarinda, Iowa and Rev. R. E. Snodgrass of Savannah, Mo., whom she had known from boyhood. In the presence of neighbors and friends of a lifetime acquaintance. Bedford Times-Press Thursday December 31, 1942 p. 4 SIAM Obituary - John H. Miller John Huston Miller, son of Milton Weston and Elizabeth [Jane] Acree Miller, was born on a farm west of Siam, in Page County, Iowa, June 11, 1877, and died at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda Dec. 26, 1942 at the age of 65 years, 6 months and 15 days. He had been in failing health for the past seven years and for the past two years had been an invalid, spending the last three months of his life in bed. He was very patient during his illness, even when his frail body was tortured with pain. He received his education in the schools of Page and Taylor counties and made farming his life’s work. He confessed his faith in the Lord and was baptized in the Christian church at Siam by Rev. U. G. Miller in 1898. On Nov. 6, 1906 he was married to Anna Pearl Summers, who preceded him in death April 19, 1931. One child, Eldon Weston Miller came to bless their home. On July 15, 1936 he was married to Mattie Marie Hosman who died Feb 14, 1942, in Phoenix Arizona. His mother died July 14, 1918 and his, father Nov. 15, 1937, leaving of his immediate family only his son, Eldon W. [eston] Miller; daughter-in-law, Anna Miller; and small granddaughter Joyce Marie Miller. He was tenderly cared for by his son and wife after the death of his wife. Other relatives are his brother, Wm. W. [eston] Miller of the Siam community; a sister, Mrs. Lola [Ann] Reid of Clarinda; two aged uncles, W. [illiam] F.[lavious] Miller of Hopkins and Albert J. [acob] Acree of Hood River, Oregon; one aunt, Mrs. Belle Miller of Shambaugh; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Wm. Miller. John spent his life in the Siam community with the exception of about two years spent in Wyoming, Colorado and Arizona. The funeral services were conducted Monday at 2 o'clock at the Christian church in Siam by Rev. C. M. Eppard of Clarinda assisted by Rev. Mr. Mullen of New Market. Burial was in the Siam cemetery. Bedford Free Press Thursday November 30, 1905 p. 8 Siam News. Grandpa Miller [John William] departed this life on Wednesday of last week and was laid to rest Friday in the Siam cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Brown of Braddyville.
[MILLER, JOHN WILLIAM] Clarinda Journal, Friday, December 8, 1905, p. 10 In Memoriam John William Miller was born in Bedford County, Pa., Jan. 28, 1816. On Jan. 18, 1838, he was married to Mary Ann Stair. Two years afterward he and his wife removed to Indiana, and after a residence there of thirteen years they came to Iowa, which was then known as the far west. Their first location was in Adams County, on a farm near the present site of Corning. In 1867 they came to Page County and after remaining here twenty-one years they moved to Taylor County, not far from Siam. To them were born ten children, eight of whom were present at the funeral, viz: Elizabeth M. Berringer, and Mack E. Miller, Clarinda; Eleanor (Mrs. White), W. [illiam] F. [lavious], M. [ilton] W. [eston], and O.[rlando] T. [rippet] of Siam; E.[dward] M. [ason] of Shambaugh, and Sarah C.[atherine] (Mrs. McPherrin), Corning, Ia. One son, John Q. [uincy], died at the age of 9 years and James S. died in 1864. Mrs. Miller died Aug. 11, 1890, and since that time the husband has lived among his children, most of whom live in Taylor County. After a brief illness he went into the higher life, Nov. 22, 1905, at 9:55 p. m., aged 89 years, 9 months and 22 days. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Siam on Friday, Nov. 24, conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. E. Brown. Interment was in the Siam cemetery. Mr. Miller had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for nearly fifty years, was a splendid man, a good neighbor, and his children are self respected and well respected.
[Miller, Martha Othella Bailie] Bedford Times-Press Thursday August 15, 1935 p. 8 Mrs. O. T. Miller Dies Here Monday Mrs. O. [rlando] T. [rippet] Miller, 61, died at her home in Bedford Monday, August 12, after having been In ill health for some time. The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev J. Stanley Decker. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Martha Othella Bailie was born at Siam, Taylor county, Iowa, December 18, 1873. She was one of a family of 13 children, two of whom are still living, Mrs. Fred Branson of Bedford, Iowa, and Mrs. O. B. Roberts of Santa Ana, Calif. The deceased lived with her parents in Siam until her marriage on Jan. 20, 1890, to Orlando Trippet Miller. To them were born seven children, six of whom are still living. They are Elmer [Elver] B. Miller, Mrs. Kila Stickleman, Mrs. Cleo Perkins, Mrs. Thelma Van Reenen, all of Bedford; Mrs. Blanche Smith of Siam; and Raymond B. Miller of Lenox. One daughter, Esta, died in infancy. Mr. Miller died Nov. 28, 1922. Mr. and Mrs. Miller resided in the vicinity of Siam for many years, where their children were reared to young manhood and womanhood. About fifteen years ago they moved to Bedford, where she had since made her home. She united with the Methodist church in Siam when a young woman and took active part as long as her health would permit. About six months ago her health began to fail and though the best of medical attention was administered, human hands were powerless to ward off the ravages of the disease, and surrounded by her devoted family, she passed quietly to the great beyond at 1:45 o'clock Monday afternoon, August 12, 1935. Surviving with the six children and two sisters are twelve grandchildren. Mrs. Miller was a woman of strong Christian character and a wonderful mother. She was devoted to her home and was a great lover of flowers, of which she had many. She was especially fond of her neighbors and was always sharing whatever she had with others. Bedford Times-Republican Tuesday December 5, 1922 p. 2 Obituary Orlander [Orlando] Trippet Miller was born in Adams County, Iowa, Feb. 8th, 1859, and was one of a family of ten children five of whom are still living and three were present at the funeral. W. [illiam] F. [lavious] Miller lives at Hopkins, Mrs. Sarah [Catherine] McPherrin, at Corning, Ia., M. E. Miller at Wichita, Kans., M.[ilton] W.[eston] Miller at Siam and Edward M. [ason] at Shambaugh, Ia. The deceased lived with his parents on the farm until his marriage to Martha Othella Bailey, which occurred January 22nd, 1890. To this union seven children were born, six of whom are still living, one daughter Esta died in infancy. Elmer [Elver] B., lives near Bedford; Blanche Smith, near Siam; Raymond B., near Bedford; Kilo [Kila] M. Stickleman, near Bedford; Cleopatria [Cleopatra] Perkins near Bedford, and Thelma [Marie] at home. Mr. and Mrs. Miller lived in the vicinity of Siam for a good many years and here their family was reared, but about four years ago they moved nearer to Bedford and then about three years ago bought their home in this city. Brother Miller is a type of citizen that will be greatly missed. Absolutely honest and upright in all his business affairs he has won the confidence and respect of the entire community. His illness was of long duration but he remained cheerful through it all. Never a word of complaint passed his lips and with patience and fortitude he faced the inevitable. He was exceeding kind to his family and always considerate of their welfare and his children may hold in sacred memory the life of a kind hearted and devoted parent. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church about eight years ago and was a faithful attendant as long as his health permitted. About a year and a half ago his health began to fail and though the best of medical skill was employed human skill was powerless to ward off the ravages of disease. Surrounded by his devoted family and wife he passed quietly out and on to the better world on the morning of November 28th, at 9:30 o'clock. [Miller, William Flavious “Cabe”] Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 25, 1948 p. 7 Hopkins Cabe Miller Dies William F. [lavious] Miller, known as “Cabe” to all his friends, passed away Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fannie Robbins. Mr. Miller was born in Marlon County, Ind., May 5, 1848, being 100 years and 6 months old at the time of his passing. He came to Iowa when four years of age and had resided in Adams and Page counties, the later years of his life were spent in Polk township, Taylor county, being a resident of the Siam Community until coming to Hopkins in 1910. His wife died in 1913 and he had lived in the daughter’s home since then. He was a 57-year member of Plumb Lodge No. 285 A. F. and A. M. of Siam. He was very active and was seen on the streets until the last year of his life. Services were held Saturday afternoon at the Hopkins Christian church, with the pastor, C. A. Abbott in charge. Plumb Lodge, assisted by the Xenia A. F. & A. M. of Hopkins, conducted the rituals at the church, because of the inclement weather and condition of roads. Burial was in the Siam cemetery. He is survived by the daughter, two grandsons, two granddaughters and eight great grandchildren. |