Bottenfield, Child The five months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bottenfield, living south of Bouton, died Friday morning. The funeral was held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, from the house, conducted by Rev. Roy Caldwell. The remains were brought to Perry cemetery for interment. March 9, 1902 The Perry Daily Chief, Perry Iowa - Submitted by Shauna Williams Buck, Truman AGED MAN DIED MONDAY Truman Buck died Monday, at 6:10, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ed. Cummings, southwest of Perry. He had been suffering for over a month with lung trouble, which was the immediate cause of his death. At the burning of his son's home, some time ago, Mr. Buck was exposed to the elements, though prior to that time he had been in poor health. He was totally blind, which added all the more to his afflictions, yet he lived to be an old man, passing from this life at the age of 98 years. His wife also quite advanced in years, survives him, together with three sons and a daughter. The funeral will be held from the church, in Dawson, on Tuesday, at 1 o'clock, p.m. March 11, 1902 The Perry Daily Chief, Perry Iowa - Submitted by Shauna Williams OBITUARY Truman Buck was born in Essex County, New York, December 3rd 1812. Died near Perry, Iowa, March 10th, 1902. He was married to Harriett Wakley in Lorain county, Ohio, March 15th, 1838, and they lived together 64 years. Mrs. Buck was born in Eric, Pennsylvania, in 1820, and still survives her husband. They moved to Iowa in 1854, and to Dallas county in 1866. Ten children were born to this union, eight of whom are living. They are Walter, the oldest who lives in Benton county, Iowa; a daughter lives in Wisconsin; Alvin Buck at Stuart, Iowa, Greeley Buck, at Valley Junction, Mrs. B. White and Mac Freestone, near Perry; also Willie and Ozra Buck, near Perry. The latter named son is the one with whom Mr. and Mrs. Buck had made their home for several years. The funeral was held from the U.B. church in Dawson on March 11th, and the remains were interred in the cemetery near Dawson. The deceased was known in Perry and vicinity as a straightforward, honorable citizen and had the confidence and good will of everybody. He had been afflicted the last four years of his life with total blindness. He leaves an estate valued at $6,500 to be divided among the heirs. March 16, 1902 The Perry Daily Chief, Perry Iowa - Submitted by Shauna Williams Cushman, Edna Obituary- Little Edna, daughter of Peter and Maggie Cushman, was born Nov. 1888 and died Sept. 25th, 1894. During her sickness she was so patient and although her little form was racked with pain, she bore it without a murmur. She was bright and intelligent beyond her years, and to know this little golden haired girl was to love her. Although her chair in the home is vacant, there is another star added to the diadems of heaven, where she has gone and is beckoning to her loved ones to join her in her new home. Edna is: Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe on his gentle breast. There by his love o'ershadowed Sweetly her soul shall rest. October 4, 1894 The Perry Daily Chief, Perry Iowa - Submitted by Shauna Williams French, Allie DIED AT THE COUNTY FARM Mrs. John French died at the Dallas county poor farm Tuesday morning and the remains were brought to Perry for burial Wednesday afternoon. They were accomplished by Mr. French, who was at his wife's bedside when she died. She had been a sufferer from a complication of troubles for some time, but the direct cause of her death, has not been learned here. About two months ago Mrs. French was sent to the Methodist hospital in Des Moines, by the officers of the local church, who made up a purse for that purpose. The woman's condition at that time was critical, but she received relief at the hospital and was able to return home after about three weeks. The husband being without employment and having very limited means, was unable to properly care for his wife here, so she was taken to the Dallas county poor farm. She grew worse day by day, and as the time was near for her to be a mother, the poor little woman seemed to prefer to be removed from this life rather than to pass through any more of earth's trials and to leave behind her child which would not have a mother's care. Mrs. French had seen more of life's troubles, and disappointments than most women. When a mere baby her mother was drowned, and only a few years afterwards her father was killed. Her grandparents, who reside in Linn county, then took her to raise. Her maiden name was Allie Waldon. At the age of about seventeen years she married a man who proved untrue to her, drank up every cent he could make and finally deserted here. About a year afterwards, or sometime in June, 1901, she was married to john French at Waterloo. Last fall Mr. and Mrs. French removed to Perry, but they have seemed to find it hard to make both ends meet here and have had sickness to contend with ever since they came to the town. The deceased made no profession of religion, though she had expressed a preference for the M.E. church. She had no relatives that she knew of, aside from her grandparents, and they did not come to the funeral. Mr. French's brother, Fred, with a number of the neighbors, arranged for the reception of the remains here yesterday. They were taken directly from the depot to the cemetery. A short but very impressive service was conducted by Rev. Collins. It was not a very large funeral, but one of the saddest that has been held in Perry in a long time. The husband is deeply grieved, and has the sympathy of our people. His little wife was a queen in his sight, though she died among strangers to humble circumstances. She was poor but she was good. Good heard and answered her prayers. Feb. 27, 1902 The Perry Daily Chief, Perry Iowa - Submitted by Shauna Williams Fullmer, Julia Anna Julia Anna Fullmer was born March 27, 1819; died March 5, 1902; aged 82 years 11 months and 33 days. She was married September 9, 1847, at Plunkets Creek, Pennsylvania, to W.H. Stevens. Of this union seven children were born, three having died in infancy.  The husband and four of the children survive her, Henry L. of Des Moines; Nancy R. of this city; Mrs. Burdeck, of Sac City, Iowa; Mrs. W.H. Hammond, of Niobrara; Neb.; all being present at the funeral which was held Friday afternoon from the M.E. Church, conducted by Rev. O.H. Collins. Mrs. Stevens united with the church at an early age and lived a faithful consistent Christian life. She was a loving wife and a fond mother devoting thirty five years of her life to the care of an invalid daughter. The deceased had lived in Perry since quite an early date and was known as a very kind neighborly woman. Interment of her remains was made in the city cemetery. March 8, 1902 The Perry Daily Chief, Perry Iowa - Submitted by Shauna Williams Gannon, Mike THE SUDDEN DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN Wednesday morning, at his home about eight miles east of this city, occurred the death of the oldest and best known of the farmers in this locality. The day before Mr. Gannon had been in good health, but yesterday he suffered a stroke of apoplexy and the end came suddenly. He was eighty four years of age and leaves a family of grown children. The funeral will be held this morning at ten o'clock at the Beaver cemetery. The Perry Daily Chief, Perry Iowa May 15, 1904 - Submitted by Shauna Williams Lisle, John Death of Grandpa Lisle. After suffering intensely for ten days with pneumonia, John Lisle passed peacefully from this life at his home, one and one-half miles north of Perry, Thursday at about 11 o'clock. Mr. lisle was one of the early settlers of Dallas County, and for thirty years people have known of the "Lisle settlement" some nine miles southwest of Perry. He came here from Belmont county, Ohio. His age was 87 years. The deceased leaves a wife and seven children. The fuenral was held from the house on Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment will be made in the Richland cemetery southwest of Herndon. An obituary will be printed after the funeral. March 14, 1902 The Perry Daily Chief, Perry Iowa - Submitted by Shauna Williams Obituary of John Lisle John Lisle was born in Belmont county, Ohio, December 10, 1815. His death occurred at Perry, Iowa, March 13th, 1902, his age being 86 years, three months and three days. He came to Iowa in May, 1878, locating nine miles west of Perry, in Dallas county, in what is known as the "Lisle settlement." He resided there twelve years, and then bought a farm one and a half miles north of Perry, where he has since lived. Mr. Lisle was married to Anne Kinney March 19th, 1840, and to this union ten children were born, seven of whom are living. His wife died February 17th, 1875. On the 26th day of January, 1876, he was married to Mrs. Hannah Williams, who survives him. He united with the Methodist church when a young man, and continued in that faith through his long life. The children who survive him are, besides Mrs. R.V. Price, of Belmont, Ohio, Mrs. I.J. Tolbert, Mrs. Henry Lisle, J.d., G.H., J.W. and Emmett Lisle, all of Perry and vicinity. The deceased has two brothers living in Chetopa, Kansas, one being 88 years of age and the other 82 years. The funeral will be held from the house Sturday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A.H. Collins, and the interment will be made in the Richland cemetery, near Herndon. Thus the end of a long and noble life. March 15, 1902 The Perry Daily Chief, Perry Iowa - Submitted by Shauna Williams Madren, Mathias Mathias Madren died September 19th 1888, at his home three miles south of Madison (Kansas). Mr. Madren has had a long and tedious illness. In the spring, bouyed up by an indomitable ambition, he seemed to rally, but he soon took down again and seemed entirely discouraged and failed fast until his death. He was born March 28th, 1824, and was therefore was sixty-four years, five months and twenty-one days old. His youth was spent in Indiana, in which State he was engaged in teaching school for several years. He was hard student and very fond of books. Later in life he removed to Iowa, where he engaged quite extensively in the stock business, which has been his occupation since he was married to Mrs. Agnes Seward, in 1879. By a former marriage he had three children, two sons, now residents of Iowa, and one daughter, Mrs. Henry Marshall of this place. Mr. Madren's life has been one of activity, gauged by the rule of energy. When he was overtaken by disease he was patient sufferer, a kind and loving father and husband. The sorrowing wife and family have the entire sympathy of their neighbors and many friends.The funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. J. S. Masters, and the remains interred at No. 8, at five o'clock Wednesday. (Submitted & copied from old newspaper clipping by Carol M. Cable) Maroney, George Funeral of George Maroney The funeral of George Maroney will be held at the house, on Otley avenue, today at two o'clock. The Woodmen and K. of P. lodges are expected to attend in a body and take charge of the burial. March 16, 1902 The Perry Daily Chief, Perry Iowa - Submitted by Shauna Williams Pattee, Sarah THE FUNERAL OF MRS. PATTEE A large gathering of people assembled at the D.J. Pattee home, Friday afternoon, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Pattee. The house was filled and scores of men and women stood on the porches and walks. Many who came, were compelled to leave for fear that they might expose themselves in the chilly air and made sick. All business in Perry was suspended during the hour of the services. The services were simple and impressive. rev. Cokely's brief address was exceptionally fine and appropriate. The floral tributes on top of the beautiful rich casket were as fine as any ever seen in this city, and more numerous. The bier was covered with them, while around it were banks of beautiful designs. A large number of friends followed the remains to the city cemetery, where all that was mortal of Mrs. Sarah Isabelle Moore Pattee were laid tenderly away, and the mourning company of relatives and friends dispersed to their several homes, where from time to time precious recollections of Mrs. Pattee will often brighten their hopes and lighten their burdens. Feb. 15, 1902 The Perry Daily Chief, Perry Iowa - Submitted by Shauna Williams Stevens, Mrs. W.H. DIED AT AN ADVANCED AGE Mrs. W.H. Stevens died at her home on South Second Street, Wednesday afternoon, at four o'clock. She suffered a paralytic stroke, Monday to which the Chief referred at the time, and gradually sank until death relieved her. The deceased was 83 years of age, and had lived in Perry a good many years. Her husband is a gardener, and is well known over the city. There were four children in the family, the eldest being Mrs. F.H. Burbeck, of Sac City, who was at her mother's bedside when she died. The funeral will be held from the M.E. church, at 1 o'clock on Friday. March 6, 1902 The Perry Daily Chief, Perry Iowa - Submitted by Shauna Williams White, John John White, aged 81 years and for 30 years a resident of Dallas Center, died on the 14th inst. Feb. 21, 1902 The Perry Daily Chief, Perry Iowa - Submitted by Shauna Williams Williams, John The funeral of the late John Williams took place at St. Patrick's Catholic church yesterday morning at nine o'clock, Rev. Father Murphy officiating. The church was filled by the many friends and relatives of the deceased who came to pay this, their last tribute of respect to his memory. The floral offerings were many and very handsome, while the sermon preached by the Rev. Father, was one long to be remembered. John Williams was born in County Tipparary, Ireland, in the year 1846. He emigrated to this country in 1864 while quite a young man settling in Chicago where he lived for eighteen years. He was married during this time to Miss Johanna Dedan, moving to Perry with his wife in 1882 where he has lived ever since. The deceased was in his fifteth year, and highly respected in the community in which he lived. He leaves a widow but no children. September 25, 1896 The Perry Daily Chief, Perry Iowa - Submitted by Shauna Williams