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[Trimble, George Ferdnand "Fred"]
Taylor County Herald
Thursday March 16, 1933 p. 5
Brother of T. W. Trimble Dies Tuesday In Mt. Ayr
The following account of the death of G. [eorge Ferdnand] Fred Trimble, brother of T. [homas] W. [illiam] Trimble of this city, appeared in the Des Moines Register yesterday:
G. [eorge Ferdnand] Fred Trimble veteran Des Moines policeman who for many years served as assistant chief of detectives, died at 8:15 p. m. Tuesday of a heart attack at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Kelly, on a farm near Mount Ayr, Iowa.
Mr. Trimble retired from the police force in the rank of captain more than three years ago. He had served 22 years.
Mr. Trimble and his wife were spending the winter with Mrs. Kelly, whose husband died a short time ago.
Mr. Trimble started as a patrolman on the old Center St. beat, and filled nearly every position in the department during his experience. He once served as assistant chief of police.
Most of his time was served as a plain-clothes detective. Before his retirement he recounted that never during his long period of service had he been Òcalled on the carpet" by a superior officer. He joined the force June 18, 1907.
He was patrolman assigned to the "stations beat," which includes the Union and Rock Island railroad stations, for the greater part of his service in the uniformed division of the police.
His favorite avocation was the raising of gladioli and gladiolus bulbs, which he shipped to all parts of the country.
Mr. Trimble is survived by his wife, four brothers, T. [homas] W. [illiam] Trimble of Bedford, Iowa; Frank Trimble of Mount Ayr; Doss Trimble of Minneapolis, Minn., and Jack Trimble of Long Beach, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Anna Stiving of Mount Ayr.
Funeral services will be held at Mt. Ayr Friday.
[Trimble, George Ferdnand "Fred"]
Bedford Times Press
Thursday March 16, 1933 [p. 1]
G. F. Trimble Dies At Sister's Home
Retired D. M. Policeman Is Brother of T. W. Trimble Of Bedford
G. [eorge Ferdnand] Fred Trimble, brother of T. [homas] W. [illiam] Trimble of Bedford, died Tuesday of a heart attack at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Kelly, on a farm near Mt. Ayr.
Mr. Trimble retired from the police force of Des Moines in the rank of captain more than three years ago, after serving 22 years.
The funeral services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Mt. Ayr Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. T. [homas] W. [illiam] Trimble and their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Adams of Bedford, will attend the services.
[Trimble, George Ferdnand "Fred"]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 16, 1933 p. 5
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Trimble of Des Moines came Wednesday for a few days' visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. [homas] W. [illiam] Trimble. They also will attend the funeral of his uncle, G. [eorge] Fred Trimble at Mt. Ayr Friday afternoon.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday March 16, 1933 [p. 1]
JOHN FLUMMER PASSED AWAY LAST FRIDAY
John W. Flummer, age 66 years, passed away at his home here last Friday.
Funeral services were held in the Wetmore Funeral Home Monday at 2:00 o'clock p. m., with Rev. J. C. Harris officiating. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.
Obituary will be found on another page.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday March 16, 1933 p. 6
John W. Flummer
John W. Flummer son of Ebenezer and Sarah Ann [Warrenburg] Flummer was born near Wabash, Ind., Jan. 11, 1867 and departed this life at his home in Bedford, March 10, 1933, at the age of 66 years, one month and 29 days.
He has for many years been a faithful member of the Bedford Oddfellow lodge.
He united with the Church of Christ at Bedford in the year 1892.
He leaves to mourn his loss, two sisters, Miss Nettie Flummer and Mrs. Ida Willman, his brother-in-law, Mr. L. [orenzo] D. [owell] Willman and two cousins, Mrs. Grosvenor of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Mrs. William Burdick of Michigan besides other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held in the Wetmore Funeral Home Monday at 2:00 o'clock p. m., with Rev. J. C. Harris officiating. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Times Press
Thursday March 16, 1933 [p. 1]
John Flummer Dies Friday
Bedford Resident Had Been Ill for Some Time
John W. Flummer, 66, and resident of Bedford for many years, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. L. [orenzo] D. [owell] Willman [Ida] in northeast Bedford, Friday night. He had been ill for some time.
The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. C. Harris. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. The Bedford Odd Fellow Lodge, of which he had been a member for many years, had charge of the services at the grave.
He was born near Wabash, Ind., January 11, 1867. He united with the Church of Christ at Bedford in 1892. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Nettie Flummer and Mrs. Ida Willman, a brother-in law, L. [orenzo] D. [owell] Willman of Bedford; two cousins, Mrs. Grosvenor of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Mrs. William Burdick of Michigan.
Bedford Times Press
Thursday March 16, 1933 [p. 1]
S. L. Payton Dies At Home Here
Services Are Held Monday at Church
S. [amuel] L. [loyd] Payton died at his home in Bedford, Saturday, March 11, 1933, after having been in failing health for several years. The funeral services were held Monday forenoon at the Methodist Episcopal church, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.
Mr. Payton, who was known as Lloyd, was born in Henry County, Illinois, October 7, 1861. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Melchor Payton [Mary Elizabeth Shafer] and had been a resident of Taylor County since 1875. He was married to Miss Maggie Woods in September 1883. To them were born two sons, Ralph W. and Guy L., both residing in Canada. Mrs. Payton died in 1892.
In June 1894, he was married to Miss Inez Parrish. To them were born five children, Ruby and Melchor [Addison], who preceded their father in death, Mrs. William Park [Alice] and [William] Howard Payton of Bedford, and Mrs. Cecil Heninger [Jessie] of Bartlesville, Okla. Surviving with the wife and children are ten grandchildren, three brothers and one sister, [William] Howard Payton and Mrs. Carrie Wright of Fort Morgan, Colo., Fred E. Payton of Bedford, and [Charles] Bert Payton of Denver, Colo.
Mr. Payton united with the Methodist church when a young man.
Bedford Times Press
Thursday March 16, 1933 p. 5
Among those from out-of-town who attended the funeral services for [Samuel] Lloyd Payton in Bedford Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Heninger and daughter, Barbara Joan of Bartlesville, Okla., Mrs. Iona Heninger of Gravity; Mrs. Adelle Bates and daughter, Miss Mary Sue Bates of Osceola; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Henderson of Millerton, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. David Stitt, Miss Orpha Payton, Mrs. Artie Heninger, Mrs. Harry Kenaday and son, Mrs. Ira Kenaday, and Mrs. Bothurick and son, all of Clarinda.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday March 16, 1933 [p. 1]
LLOYD PAYTON DIES AT HIS HOME SATURDAY
S. [amuel] L. [loyd] Payton, age 71, died at his home in Bedford Saturday, March 11, after a lingering illness of several years.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock in the M. E. church, with Rev. M. R. Talley officiating and burial was made in Fairview cemetery.
Taylor County Herald
Thursday March 16, 1933 p. 6
Lloyd Payton
Samuel Lloyd Payton, son of Melchor and Mary [Elizabeth] Shafer Payton, was born Oct. 7, 1861 in Henry county Illinois, and departed this life at his home in Bedford March 11, 1933, at the age of 71 years, 5 months and 4 days.
He came with his parents to Taylor County in 1875 and has made this his home since.
He was married to Miss Maggie Woods in September 1883. To this union was born two sons, Ralph W. and Guy L., both residing in Canada. She departed this life in 1892.
In June 1894, he was again married to Miss Inez Parrish. To this union was born five children: Ruby, Mrs. William Park [Alice] and [William] Howard Payton of Bedford, Mrs. Cecil Heninger [Jessie] of Bartlesville, Okla., and Melchor [Addison] Payton. Ruby and Melchor have preceded him in death.
When a young man he was converted and united with the Methodist church and has always lived an upright Christian life. In his passing the community has lost a very valued citizen.
He leaves to mourn his death his devoted wife, five children, ten grandchildren, three brothers and one sister, [William] Howard Payton and Mrs. Carrie Wright of Fort Morgan, Colo., Fred Payton of Bedford and [Charles] Bert Payton of Denver, Colo.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock in the M. E. church, with Rev. M. R. Talley officiating and burial was made in Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Times Press
Thursday March 16, 1933 p. 4
LENOX
Mrs. Flora Scott Dies
Mrs. Flora [Belle Klepper] Scott [Shott] died Saturday evening at 7:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Webb at Cromwell, Iowa. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Prescott. Mrs. Scott [Shott] was a resident of Lenox for many years. She is survived by three daughters and one son, Mrs. Frank Webb, Mrs. Ernest Rogers, Mrs. Purnell Werts [Wirt] and Kournie Shott.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Thursday March 16, 1933 [p. 1]
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church here Tuesday for Mrs. Flora [Belle Klepper] Shott, who passed away Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Webb, in Cromwell. Mrs. Shott was a resident of Prescott many years ago and had many friends here among the older residents. Mrs. Ernest Rogers [Viola] of Prescott is her daughter. Burial was in the Old [Prescott] cemetery beside her husband, L.[eonard] D. [eon] Shott, who passed away 30 years ago.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Thursday March 16, 1933 p. 7
CROMWELL
Mr. and Mrs. K. [ournie] K. [lepper] Shott of Beulah, Idaho, and his sister of Shelley, Idaho, arrived Monday, called here by the death of their mother, Mrs. Flora [Belle Klepper] Shott.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Thursday March 23, 1933 p. 7
CROMWELL
Funeral services were held at Prescott Tuesday afternoon at the M. E. church for Mrs. Flora [Belle Klepper] Shott, who passed away Saturday, March 11. The pastor of the church officiated. A male quartet furnished the singing. Among those attending the services from this place were Mr. and Mrs. L. U. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mullin, Mrs. Will Rhodes, Mrs. A. F. Bayles, Mrs. Fannie Kirkwood and Mrs. M. E. McLaughlin. During Mrs. ShottÕs residence here she made many friends. She will be missed by those with whom she worshipped at the church services, where she was always found when health permitted and in the Sabbath School class, where she invariably proved herself a helper. We will miss her kindly greeting as we meet in the daily walks of life.
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Obituary
Flora Belle Klepper was born April 17, 1856, in St. Johns, Mo. She moved with her parents in 1859 to Mirabile, Mo., and ten years later to a home near Lathrop, Mo. January 3, 1877, she was united in marriage to Leonard D. [eon] Shott of Lathrop, and they moved to Prescott, Iowa, where they established their home. To this union five children were born, Orlo, who died in 1893; Purnell [Fame] Wirt, Shelley, Idaho; Ila D. Webb, Cromwell, Iowa; Viola Rogers, Prescott, Iowa, and Dr. K. [ournie] K. [lepper] Shott of Beulah, Idaho. The husband passed away April 3, 1900. Mrs. Shott was converted and joined the M. E. church in Prescott in 1885, and as she journeyed through life she identified herself with the work of the church where she was located and at the time of her passing her membership was with the M. E. church at Lathrop, Mo. Since the year 1911 she has spent much of her time in Idaho and Missouri. The last seven years she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Webb, at Cromwell. Besides her children and grandchildren, she leaves her sister, Mrs. Nannie [Nancy] J. [ane] Mylar of Cromwell, Iowa, and four brothers, Jacob of Lathrop, Mo.; W. [illiam] R.[eynolds] of Kearney, Mo.; Frank B. [enjamin] of Cameron, Mo., and Thomas G. [illenwater], of Wichita, Kan., all of whom were present except Mrs. Mylar and Frank B.[enjamin] , who are ill at their homes. Many nieces and nephews survive, also a host of friends in Idaho, Missouri and Iowa, all of whom mourn the loss of a relative and true friend. Besides the relatives already mentioned who attended were Mr. and Mrs. De Moes [?] Crunk from Missouri, the former an undertaker who had charge of the funeral services; T. W. Klepper and Mrs. Wm. Klepper of Kearney, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Dahlberg of Kent. Old time friends were also in attendance.
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa)
Thursday April 5, 1900 p. 12
L. [eonard] D. [eon] Shott, a former resident of Union township, died Tuesday morning at Lenox. He had been living in Lenox for about two years. Deceased was in the lumber business at Prescott a number of years ago and later removed to his farm. Death resulted from a stroke of paralysis.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 6, 1933 p. 2
GUSS
William Bycroft Dies
William Bycroft died at his home in the Iveyville neighborhood Sunday, April 2, following an illness of diabetes. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Thursday April 13, 1933
Obituary
William Bycroft, son of Edward and Jane Proctor Bycroft, was born in Lincolnshire, England, on January 21, 1866, and departed this life April 2, 1933, at the age of 67 years, 2 months and 12 days. At the age of two he came to Roseville, Ill., with his parents, and when nine years of age he moved to Adams County, Iowa, where he spent the remainder of his life.
He was united in marriage on March 1, 1899, to Mary L. Freuck, and to this union one child was born, Walter F. His wife and son survive him. He also leaves to mourn his passing three brothers, John, Edward and George; two sisters, Mrs. A. [rthur] D. [enmore] Welch [Eliza] and Mrs. Frank Pratt [Anna], all of this vicinity; also several nieces and nephews, besides a host of friends. His father, mother, and two infant brothers preceded him in death.
He was converted when a young man and remained a constant and faithful Christian worker all his life. At the time of his death he was a member of the Fairview Christian church, the Golden Rule and the Radio Sunday School class of Shenandoah. He was also a member of the Woodman of the World, the I. O. O. F. and Rebekah lodges of Corning.
He was in poor health for the past years, but his last sickness was of short duration. Everything that loving hands and medical care could do were done for him to no avail, for he was summoned to answer the MasterÕs call, which he was prepared and ready to answer. He will be greatly missed in the home, which he loved so well, in the church, and in the community.
Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. C. McClelland, assisted by Rev. Lorru Lair of Gravity. Interment was made in Prairie Rose cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 15, 1933 [p. 1]
WALTER BYCROFT DROWNS
Young Man Succumbs In Pool Sunday
Walter [F.] Bycroft, 21, of near Iveyville, drowned in a pond on the Henry Walters farm while swimming with some companions Sunday.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Bycroft. His father died ten weeks ago. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon and burial made in the Prairie Rose cemetery.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Thursday June 15, 1933 [p. 1]
Walter Bycroft Drowned Sunday South of Brooks
Community Stunned By Sudden Death
Walter Bycroft, aged 21, only son of Mrs. Will Bycroft, residing south of Brooks, met a tragic death shortly after 4:00 oÕclock last Sunday afternoon when he drowned in a creek or backwater pond near the Joseph Walter home. Walter accompanied by Russell Thomas, Darrell Mortvedt, Warren Mitchell and George Hiatt had gone to the creek to enjoy a swim after dinner Sunday. It is said that Walter was unable to swim but was supporting himself with a log in the water. It is said that three of his companions were swimming in another part of the pond when Mitchell noticed that Walter had gone under the water. He immediately called to the other boys and they began diving in the vicinity where Walter had been last seen near the log. One of the boys located Bycroft at the first dive and brought him about half way to the surface when his hold slipped and the body again sank to the bottom. The boys continued diving and in a very few minutes brought the body up to the surface. They immediately applied all known drowning first aid methods while one of them went to a telephone and called a doctor. First aid methods were continued until all possible chances of bring back life were gone.
The circumstances involved in this particular case make the death of this young man especially sad. First of all, he was an exceptionally fine and clean character and his influence for good in the community will be sadly missed. Only about two months ago the young manÕs father passed away, leaving the full responsibilities and care of the farm work upon the shoulders of the son, who was also a great comfort to his mother following the death of the father. Now the untimely death of the son is a staggering blow to Mrs. Bycroft. The entire community extends most sincere sympathy to this mother who seemingly has had more than her share of lifeÕs burdens.
Walter Bycroft, the only son of William and Mary [Freuck] Bycroft, was born January 13, 1912, on the home farm near Brooks, and met his death Sunday, June 11, 1933, while trying to learn to swim near Brooks. He was 21 years, 4 months and 23 days old at the time of his death. His death occurred about 4:00 oÕclock in the afternoon, at about the same time and on the day of the week that his father died two months ago.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Fairview Church of Christ and about 600 people gathered to do honor to a noble youth and to mingle their tears with the loved ones who grieved. Pallbearers were boy friends and Sunday school classmates of the young man. These were: John Thomas, Darrell Mortvedt, Edward Thomas, Homer Perry, Russell Vogel and Francis Johnston. Honorary pallbearers were Claudine Hartner, Neva Rhamell, Lola Fudge, Lucille Mitchell, Rosena Burkhalter and Anna Walter. Rex Lair was the minister in charge and interment was made in Prairie Rose cemetery.
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa)
Wednesday March 20, 1912 p. 5
Died
Ed [ward] Bycroft died Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. [rthur] D.[enmore] Welch [Eliza], near Iveyville. Funeral services will be conducted at the Iveyville church this morning at 11 oÕclock by Rev. Mr. Smith and interment will be made in Prairie Rose cemetery. An obituary will be given later.
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Saturday March 23, 1912 p. 4
Aged Citizen Passes Away
Last Monday morning at 8 oÕclock at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. A.[rthur] D. [enmore] Welch [Eliza], living near Iveyville, occurred the death of Edward Bycroft of peritonitis, aged 78 years, 10 months and 18 days. The funeral was held on Thursday morning at 11 oÕclock at the M. E. church at Iveyville, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. Owen Smith of Brooks. Interment in the Prairie Rose cemetery. The funeral was largely attended considering the bad condition of the roads.
The deceased was born in North Thoresby, Lincolnshire, Eng., May 1, 1833, where his early life was spent and where he was united in marriage to Miss Jane Proctor, Feb. 1, 1858, who preceded him to the better world. To this union was born eight children, two dying in infancy, the living being Mrs. A. [rthur] D.[enmore] Welch [Eliza], Mrs. Frank Pratt [Anna], John, William, Edward and George all residing in this vicinity. In 1867 the family came to America and settled in Henderson County, Ill., where they resided until 1870 when they came to this county which has since been his home.
He had been a member of the M. E. church for over half a century and was a charter member of the Iveyville church. He selected his own text for his funeral, being II, Cor. vil.
FATHER
Sadly will we miss you, father
Wishing for your smiles once more.
You have left us here in sorrow---
Gone to enter HeavenÕs door.
But, dear father, may we meet you
On that happy, blissful shore,
There again to fondly greet you,
Where parting is no more.
Father, gone from home and loved ones
To a better home above,
Safe from sorrow, care and suffÕring
In a tender SaviorÕs love.
And his loved ones feel and know
He is safe in HeavÕn with God,
Waiting there to greet his children
When the path of life is trod.
----Mrs. H. C. Forcmic
Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa)
Saturday November 23, 1901 [p.1]
Iveyville
Mrs. Bycroft [Jane Proctor], 62, who was ill all fall, died at her home three miles west of Iveyville, at 2:30 oÕclock on Wednesday of this week. The funeral services were held at the Iveyville church, yesterday morning at 11 oÕclock, and interment was made at Prairie Rose cemetery. The bereaved have the sympathy of a host of friends.
Adams County Union-Republican (Corning, Iowa)
Wednesday November 27, 1901 p. 8
Mrs. Jane [Proctor] Bycroft died at her home, four miles northwest of Iveyville, last Wednesday of paralysis, aged 62 years. The funeral services were held at the Iveyville church Friday at 11 oÕclock conducted by Rev. J. G. Duling. Interment was made in Prairie Rose cemetery.