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Jasper County, Iowa ObituariesMrs. John Anderson Funeral Services for Mrs. John Anderson were held at the Oak Grove church Friday afternoon at 2:00. Interment was in the Kintz Cemetery. "Susan Kintz was born in Summit county, Ohio in 1839, came to Jasper county, Iowa, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kintz who were the first settlers in Clear Creek township, in 1845. They were 17 miles from a town and entered 1,000 acres of land. Only one of the pioneer family of five children are left, Mrs Rebecca Miller, who lives on part of the old home with her son Perry. Susan Kintz married Wm. Belmore in youth, two children were born to this union. One died in infancy and the other, Mrs. Lucy Adams, survives. Later she married Charles Lungren, who died at Colfax about twenty years ago. Her last husband was John Anderson. The old people were taken to the county home several years ago and here she passed away, Tuesday, March 12. Colfax Clipper, Colfax, Jasper County, Iowa Mrs. Arnold Another suicide--People in the village and neighbor of Mingo, in the Northwest of this county, were yesterday horrified by the announcement that Mrs. Arnold, wife of David Arnold, a farmer living a mile and half Northwest of Mingo, had committed suicide by hanging herself by a rope attached to a rafter in the attic at her home. The eager crowd of sympathetic and curious neighbors were soon repaired to the scene found the news too true, at were regaled with the following particulars: Mrs. Arnold has acted so queerly for some time passed as to excite remark by all who knew her, but nobody thought her mania serious, or that it would assume a suicidal form. On the morning in question Mr. Arnold announced, at the breakfast table, his intention to go over and see a neighbor, Uncle Jimmy Morehead, on business. After finishing his chores he returned to the house and sat down for a minute. His wife sat by her work stand knitting, and, directly he sat down, she reminded him of his errand and advised him to hurry up or Uncle Jimmy might be gone away. He did as he was bid, attended to his business with Morehead and returned home, arriving at 11 a.m., and going immediately into the sitting-room. His wife was not there, but her knitting lay up on the stand, as if she had layed aside to go outside for a moment. He called to her, but recieved no reply. Then he looked hastily through the house, the grounds and the out buildings without success, but upon again returning to the house and observing the passage to the attic open, he climbed thither, and found the dead body of his wife hanging by a rope around her neck, dangling from a rafter above a chair over turned on floor. Mr. Arnold at once cut the rope and then called neighbors to his assistance. The remains were rigid and cold, showing that the deed had been comitted as soon as her husband left the house. The body was at once prepared for the interment which will take place to-day. Mrs. Arnold was well known to the people in this part of Jasper County as "Ma'm Boarts," her first husband being Henry Boarts, and about two years after her first husbands death, some 12 years ago, she married David Arnold, who survives her. Of the fruits of her first marriage a daughter, Mrs. Conrad Hayes, and four sons, Eli, John, William and Ham Boarts reside in the Mingo neighborhood. There is a general expression of sympathy for the bereaved friends, and sorrow over the tragic event, wherever the family is known. The Weekly Clipper, Colfax, Jasper County, Iowa Eli Borts Eli Borts died last Thursday at his home in Mingo, after an extended and painful illness aged 45 years. His funeral was held at the M. E. Church at Mingo today, under the management of the GAR of which he was a member, and the internment will be at the Ashton Cemetery. Mr. Borts was a member of the 40th Iowa. Weekly Clipper-Colfax, Jasper County, Iowa Mrs Ida Bell Borts of Valeria Funeral Services held Wednesday from Mingo methodist Church Mrs. Ida Bell Borts, 79, a pioneer of the Greencastle community died Sunday, Oct. 26th at the home of her daughter in Newton, following a sudden heart attack. She had gone to Newton on Saturday to spend the week-end with her daughter and while she had not been in the best of health for some time, her sudden passing was a shock to her family and friends. Mrs. Borts was born in Cass County, Indiana, Aug. 10, 1862 and at the age of four years came with her parents to Iowa settling near Greencastle and has spent her entire life in this community. She was married to H. L. Borts in March of 1862. He preceded her in death 19 years ago. To this union were born seven sons and three daughters; Mrs. Chas. McKeever, Valeria, Mrs. Fred McKeever , Farrar, Mr. John Borts, Colo, Harvey Borts, Nevada, Archie Borts, Nevada, Russell Borts, Colo, Ward Borts, Milwaukee, Wisc., David Borts, Valeria, Mrs. Chas. Zillion, Newton and Leo Borts, Valeria. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Mingo M. E. Church with Rev. C. E. Lookingbill officiating, assisted by Rev. B. H. Finch. Music was furnished by Eldon Geisler, Mrs. B. H. Finch, Mrs. Howard Southern and Otha Hulse, with Mrs. L. L. Pickett accompanist. Pallbearers were Freddie and Gilford McKeever, James, Lloyd, Doyle and Donald Borts. Flower committee was Mrs. Blanche Frazer, Mrs. Laura Blacker and Mrs. Stella Kimler. Internment was in the Greencastle cemetery. Died at Newton Sunday Colfax Tribune -- 30 Oct., 1941 Elvira Circilla (Woodard) Brown Elvira Circilla Woodard was born on June 3, 1840, in Ohio, and passed from this life on January 14, 1916, at the home of her daughter in Havelock, Nebraska. She was married December, 1856, at Cherry Valley, Illinois, to Adam Wesley Brown, who died on September 16, 1911, at the age of 77 years. To them were born three children: Martin Wesley Brown of Boone, Iowa; Cynthia Isabelle Wolverton of Havelock, Nebraska; Leila Gertrude Leach of Iowa Falls, Iowa. Besides these there remain eight grandchildren and a niece, Mrs. Birdie Pepham of Marysville, Missouri, and a large circle of neighbors and friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Brown was an old resident of Iowa, having been in the state about fifty years, and a greater part of that time was spent here in Kellogg. She was a charter member of the Eastern Star Order and a faithful and energetic worker. Ever a devoted mother and a loving friend and a tireless worker in all she undertook, she will be greatly missed, but the kindliness of her life will be held in sweet memory through the years. The body arrived from Nebraska on Saturday night, and the funeral was held from her late home on Monday afternoon. A brief service was conducted by Rev. A. V. Hart, pastor of the Christian church, which was followed with the beautiful funeral services of the O. E. S. under the leadership of Mr. C. T. Powers. The floral offerings were profuse and very beautiful; a tribute place upon the casket by those who loved the sleeper. The interment took place in the Kellogg cemetery, where she rests by the side of her husband. [Kellogg Enterprises, Kellogg, Jasper Co., Iowa, Published January 21, 1916] - - - - - - - - - - Card of Thanks To one and all the kind friends who so kindly assisted us in life's greatest trial, the death and burial of our beloved mother, we desire to tender our sincere thanks. Family of Mrs. A. W. Brown [Kellogg Enterprises, Kellogg, Jasper Co., Iowa, Published January 21, 1916] Matilda Jane (Price) Earp Mrs. Earp's Sudden Death Passes Away While Sitting at Dinner Table with Her Family Death came suddenly and with scarcely a moment's notice into the home of Thomas W. Earp near Killduff, Iowa last Sunday, February 2nd, 1913 and robbed it of a splendid wife and devoted mother. Mrs. Earp, while sitting with her family at the dinner table, (a moment before in usual health), was suddenly stricken with heart trouble and became unconscious. Restoratives seemed to revive her temporarily and she was tenderly removed to her couch. She indicated a pain in her stomach and whispered to Mildred a remedy; but before the daughter returned with it, the dear wife and mother's eyes closed never to open again in this world. Her husband, Thomas, and three daughters; Blanche, Mildred and Ena, and their friend, Miss Elsie Lanphier, were at the table when the summons came and could scarcely realize through their tears and heart-ache that death had really taken the dear one from them. Mrs. Earp was a splendid Christian woman, a devoted wife and loving mother and the entire community is in sorrow with the husband and children over her sudden death. The daughter of Carl and Mary Hanstein Price, Matilda Jane Price was born in Elk Creek Township, Jasper County, Iowa on April 22, 1862 and departing this life February 2, 1913 at the age of 50 years, 9 months and 10 days. She had lived in Jasper County all her life excepting for a year and a half in Selby, South Dakota, from whence she and her husband and family returned to their present home last October, the change being made because of her health. Miss Matilda Jane Price was united in marriage with Thomas W. Earp October 21, 1879. To this union nine children were born: May, Melvina, Charles, Bessie, Cora, Blanche, Milo and Mildred (twins) and Ena. All are living in Jasper County except Melvina, wife of L. R. Dearinger of Selby, South Dakota who came immediately in response to a telegram telling of her mother's death. Mrs. Earp is also survived by three sisters and two brothers: Elizabeth Vaughn of Nebraska; Charles Price of Eagle, Nebraska; Anna McKnight, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Gertrude Earp, Germantown, Minnesota and John C. Price, Prairie City, Iowa. Mrs. Earp was converted in early life and has been a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over 25 years. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 5, 1913 at 11 o'clock in the M.E. Church at Killduff, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Jesse Monkman. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives many of whom accompanied the funeral cortege to the Mt. Zion Cemetery where interment was made. A wide circle of friends and neighbors join in the tenderest sympathy for Mr. Earp and the children in their sad bereavement. Submitted by Kristin Vaughn Thomas Wesley Earp Thomas Wesley Earp, son of Lorenzo Don and Syrena Earp, was born in Warren county near Indianola, Iowa on August 27, 1853 and passed away at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W. W. Bruce, in Newton, Iowa, September 14, 1939 at the age of 86 years and 19 days. The deceased was united in marriage to Matilda Jane Price of Galesburg, Iowa October 22, 1879. She preceded him in death 26 years ago on February 2, 1913. To this union were born nine children all of whom survive: Mrs. Arthur Garver, Mrs. Roy Dearinger, Mrs. W. W. Bruce, Mrs. Clark Wheatcraft, Mrs. Harry DePenning and Milo Earp of Newton; Mrs. R. F. Agar of Colfax, Iowa, Mrs. C. R. Wheatcraft and Charles E. Earp of Killduff, Iowa. Also fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive. One brother, John Earp of Grand Junction, Colorado, was unable to attend the funeral. Mr. Earp moved to Jasper county at an early age and had spent the rest of his life in this county except for two years spent at Selby, South Dakota. He was converted and united with the Galesburg Methodist Episcopal church fifty-one years ago, later transferring his membership to the Killduff M.E. church. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Galesburg. After retiring from farming, Mr. Earp lived in Killduff until three years ago when he then made his home in Newton due to failing health. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 17, 1939 at 1:30 p.m. at the Mt. Zion church with Rev. Pritchard of Melcher and Rev. Pike of Killduff in charge. Music was furnished by the Killduff male quartet composed of Jacob Brand, Lyle Brand, Claris Smith and Clarence Wheatcraft who sang, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere", "Some Day We'll Understand" and "The Old Rugged Cross" accompanied by Mrs. Lillian Emmert. In charge of flowers were Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Welle, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turner and Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Hoffman. Pallbearers were Bud Breen, A.B. Berry, Jetson Adams, Elmer Peery, George Peery and Arthur Wheeler. Honorary pallbearers were Mat Carnahan, Alfred Lust, Henry Woody, James Laird, Frank Kroh and George Efnor all members of the Masonic Lodge. Newton Daily News, September 21, 1939 Conrad Hay of Mingo Passed Away Monday Was Early Pioneer of Jasper County: Funeral Services Wednesday Conrad Hay, of Mingo, passed away at his home in that city at 2 o'clock Monday, July 4th, from heart disease and complications. Mr. Hay was one of the truly pioneer residents of Jasper County, coming with his parents to this county in 1857 at the age of 4 years. He was born in Berlin, Penn., May 19, 1854. Mr. Hay was married to Susan Borts and she passed away several years ago and later in life he was married to Mrs. Emma Boyd, who is also deceased. He is survived by three children, Clayton Hay of Grinnell, Iowa; Mrs. John Evans of Newton, Iowa, and Edward Hay of Mingo, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Eugene Baldwin, of Mingo. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist chuch with Rev. J. C. Nutt officiating. Colfax Tribune July 7, 1932 Commodore Kintz Commodore Kintz died at his home in Collins, Sunday April 5, 1908. He was among the earliest settlers in Jasper County and a veteran of the Civil War. He was the father of 12 children, with 6 still living. Besides the wife and children he leaves 2 sisters; Mrs Rebecca Miller of Clear Creek and Mrs Susan Linger of Colfax, 1 brother; William Kintz of Colfax. Many other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Newton Journal, Newton, Jasper County, Iowa Mrs. Joseph Kintz Sad News. ----- Thursday evening a messenger from Clear Creek township, brought to Colfax the sad news of the death of Mrs. Kintz, wife of Joseph Kintz, which occured the same afternoon at her home two and one half miles south of Clyde. Thursday morning appared to be in usual health, attended to her household duties, and assisted in milking the cows. In the afternoon she retired to the porch of the house, for a short rest, and there, about a hour later, she was found dead in her chair. The cause of her death was heart disease. Mrs. Kintz was quite a old lady, having passed her sixtieth year. She and her husband are among the oldest citizens of Jasper county, having come here twenty-five years ago, and here they have raised an interesting family of five children. Her funeral occured on Friday, and was largely attended by sorrowing friends and neighbors. Colfax Clipper, Colfax, Jasper County, Iowa Mary Kintz Mary Oswalt was born in Indiana in 1833, and died in her home at Colfax, Iowa, May 15, 1909. She came to Jasper County in an early day and was united in marriage to Wm. Kintz of Clear Creek township over a half century ago. They resided on the old farm near Kintz school until twenty years ago when they went to Colfax. To this union six children were born, five of whom, with the aged husband, survive her, viz. Mrs Det. Stark, of this township, Mrs. James Bird Valley Junction, Mrs. Jane McQuistion, California, George Kintz, Colfax, Commodore Kintz, Des Moines. The funeral was held at Kintz church Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. Rev. Ely Westbrook preached from I Cor. 15. A large concorse of friends attended and beautiful floral offerings showed the warm esteem felt for " Aunt Mary" as she was known. She was a faithful member of the U. B. church for 60 years and was ready and glad to go. Internment was in the Kintz cemetery by the side of her baby. Colfax Clipper, Colfax, Jasper County, Iowa - - - - - - - - - - Mrs. William Kintz, a resident of Colfax the past twelve or thirteen years, died at her home in the west part of town last Saturday evening, aged 76 years. The body was taken to the Kintz cemetery near Collins, Tuesday afternoon for interment and there funeral sevices were conducted by Rev. Westbrook. Besides her husband she leaves five children all of whom were present at her funeral. Colfax Clipper, Colfax, Jasper County, Iowa Rev. J.A. McCalmont The wife of Rev. J.A. McCalmont, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, died at her residence in this city, last Monday, of heart disease, and was, on Monday night, taken to her old home in Ohio for interment. July 2, 1886 The Kellogg Enterprise, Kellogg Iowa Anna Price McKnight Anna Price McKnight, daughter of Carl and Mary Hanstein Price, was born in Jasper County, Iowa, on April 27, 1864, and departed this life Friday, September 8, 1933, at the age of sixty-nine years, four months and twelve days. Her death followed a stroke of apoplexy. When a young girl she was baptized in the Christian Church. She was united in marriage to Charles McKnight, who preceded her in death about thirteen years ago. Before her marriage, she taught school in Iowa and Nebraska. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Price in 1895, Mary Price in 1891; two sisters, Mrs. John A. (Nellie) Smith in 1907 and Mrs. Thomas W. (Matilda Jane) Earp in 1913; and two brothers, Charles C. Price in 1917 and John C. Price in 1932. She leaves to mourn her death two living sisters; Mrs. Levi (Elizabeth) Vaughn of Endicott, Nebraska and Mrs. James (Gertrude) Earp of Crystal Lake, Iowa and also a host of other relatives. Dr. J. Irvine Walker of the Newton First Congregational church conducted services from the Murdock Funeral Home in Newton, Sunday, September 10th at two o'clock p.m. Music for the service was furnished by Mrs. Fred Reeve and Mrs. Leslie B. Logan who sang "Rock of Ages" and "God Will Take Care of You." Pall bearers were nephews: Charles Earp, Milo Earp, Earl Smith, Huron Price, Howard Earp, and Cleo Price. Burial was in Waveland Cemetery in Prairie City, Iowa next to the grave of her brother, John C. Price. [Submitted by Kristin Vaughn] Effie B. Meredith Died, of a complication of troubles, at 2:00 o'clock p.m., Tuesday, August 8th, 1911, after a protracted illness, Miss Effie B. Meredith, aged 36 years, 1 month and 4 days. The body will be taken to Lynnville, leaving on the Iowa Central at 7:00 o'clock a.m., Thursday, August 10th. Funeral from the Friends' church at Lynnville at 2;00 o'clock p.m., Thursday, August 10th Rev. H. Hanson officiating. Interment in Lynnville cemetery by the side of the mother, who died a little over a year ago. The deceased is survived by a father, C.O. Meredith, who resides north of the city, and Ernest C. Meredith, superintendent of the public schools of Boone. The casket will be open at the Cheesman undertaking parlors on High avenue West this afternoon and evening and friends may call at that place. The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement. -- Oskaloosa, (Ia.,) Daily Herald. [Worthington Globe, Worthington Minnesota, Published Aug 17, 1911, submitted by Gary Boomgaarden] Jesse Nicholson Grandfather Jesse Nicholson, one of Jasper's pioneer citizens, died at his home in Kellogg, on Wednesday morning about 4 A.M., in his 84th year. He leaves a large family of grown-up sons and daughters to mourn his loss. The remains were taken to Sugar Creek cemetery for interment, yesterday. September 13, 1889 The Kellogg Enterprise, Kellogg Iowa Carl Price On the morning of May 12 last, after eating his breakfast, Carl Price complained of not feeling well. His son, John, went after Dr. L. J. Carpenter who lives in town, returning in a short time to find that his father was no more. Death called and in a few moments he was a corpse. Carl Price was born March 5th, 1831 in the Kingdom of Prussia; learned the mason trade in his native country and came to the United States in 1856, settling in Jasper County in that year. Here he again took up his trade helping to lay the foundation of the present Court House in Newton, Iowa in 1858. He also was a tiller of the soil and was, until his death, very successful in his business. In 1858 he was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary Heinstin [Hanstine]. Five daughters and two sons were the fruit of their union: Elizabeth Ann, wife of Levi Vaughn now of Emerald, Neb.; Charles C. now of Eagle, Neb.; Matilda Jane, wife of T. W. Earp of this place; Anna A., wife of C. C. McKnight of Omaha, Neb.; Nellie, wife of John D. Smith; John, youngest son and Gertrude I., wife of James Earp of this place; all married and settled in life. The deceased was a man of steady habits, sober, honest and industrious, a kind father and a loving husband. He had many friends and was respected by all. He became a member of the Christian church 25 years ago and was one of its faithful members. His daughters and sons were all present at his funeral except Elizabeth. The funeral was preached in the M.E. Church in Galesburg by Rev. Houghes and was very fine. The church was so crowded that a great many remained outside. He was laid to rest in the Hewitt's graveyard to sleep the sleep that knows no breaking. Galesburg, Iowa, May 22, 1895 Charles C. Price Charles C. Price was born in Jasper County at Galesburg, Iowa on June 25, 1860, the son of Carl and Mary Hanstein Price. He died at Eagle, Nebraska at 5:40 p.m. Monday, September 10, 1917 at the age of 57 years, 2 months and 15 days. Mr. Price was reared at the place of his nativity and in 1884 was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Mick of Galesburg, Iowa. His wife and their two children, Carl L. Price and Mrs. Mamie (Price) Bergman all of Eagle, Nebraska, survive. Mr. Price moved from Iowa to Eagle, Nebraska in 1887 and had been a prominent and useful citizen until called to the Unknown Realm. He is also survived by one brother, John C. Price of Crystal Lake, Iowa and three sisters; Mrs. Gertrude (James) Earp of Crystal Lake, Iowa, Mrs. Elizabeth (Levi) Vaughn of Endicott, Nebraska and Mrs. Anna (Charles) McKnight. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl in 1895, his mother Mary, in 1891 and two sisters, Mrs. Matilda Jane (Thomas W.) Earp and Mrs. Nellie (John A.) Smith. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church on Wednesday September 12 at 10:30 a.m. and were conducted by Rev. Davis, former pastor here and a friend of the family. The remains were laid to rest in the Eagle Cemetery, the final obsequies being attended by a large concourse of sympathetic friends and neighbors. On behalf of the grief-stricken family, many thanks are extended to neighbors and friends who so kindly ministered during the illness and death of the beloved husband and father. Newspaper and date unknown Mary A. Price Mrs. Mary A. Price died at Galesburg, Iowa, Sunday, May 17th, 1891. Her maiden name was Hanstine. She was born in the state of Maryland, January 21, 1842. While quite young, she, with her parents, moved to Indiana, and in 1854 the family moved to Iowa and settled near Galesburg in Jasper County. She was married to Carl Price April 4th, 1857, who, with seven children survive her; five daughters and two sons, all married but Gertrude, the youngest daughter. About three years ago she had a very severe stroke of apoplexy which resulted in half of the body being paralyzed. Her mental powers were also impaired. A few months before her death, dropsy began to tell on her, which increased until it caused her death. She was a pious Christian woman. Until her first affliction she was expected to be and was at the head of all church and benevolent enterprises. Always cheerful, very sociable, highly respected by all classes with which she met. Such a good and useful life is a great loss to family and community. She was a true and devoted wife and mother. Her many ministrations will endear her exemplary life in the memory of all for years to come. A good woman has fallen---but fell asleep in Jesus, to be awakened on the bright morning. By her request she was buried in the Hewitt Cemetery near Galesburg by the side of her mother, Elizabeth Hanstein. Her husband and children were very attentive to her through all her sickness and did everything possible to relieve her. Card of Thanks----We wish to express to our dear friends our grateful thanks for their kindness during our loved ones affliction. Carl Price and Children Newspaper and date unknown Sarah Alena Reed Sarah Alena Reed was born on May 29, 1859, on a farm near Carnforth, Iowa. She came to Kellogg in 1884, where she was married on October 21st of that year to Charles Reed. To them was born one son, Charles, of this city. Besides Charles, there are now living, her father, Abraham L. Fry, who resides in Williford, Arkansas, three brothers and one sister, also one half-brother and one half-sister, two step-sisters and one step-brother. Mrs. Reed has been ailing for some time, and when the end came it was with the word from her that she was prepared. The funeral service was held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Albert V. Hart. [Kellogg Enterprise, Kellogg,, Jasper County, Iowa, Published January 21, 1916] - - - - - - - - - - Card of Thanks To all the neighbors and kind friends who did so many kindness for mother during her illness and after her death, I desire to extend my sincere thanks. Charles E. Reed, Jr. [Kellogg Enterprise, Kellogg,, Jasper County, Iowa, Published January 21, 1916] Leslie R. Shelley Leslie Raymond Shelley, 70, of 715 W.4th St. S., a lifelong resident of Jasper County, died Monday morning, July 25, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines of complications following lung surgery. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Reese Chapel. The Rev. Frederick Kramer, retired Episcopal Church Rector, will conduct services. Military graveside rites will be conducted at Palo Alto Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home starting today and visitation with the family will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society will be accepted. Survivors are his wife, Eunice, a son, Leslie "Les" Shelley of West Des Moines; two daughters, Jeanne Erickson of Denver, Iowa, and Carol Shelley of Denver, Colorado; two granddaughters, and two sisters, Mary L. Bovenkamp-Smith of Newton and Edna Lucille Mitchell of Jackson, MIchigan. He was proceeded in death by his parents. Mr. Shelley was a member of the Newton St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Maytag Management Club, Elks Lodge 1270, Moose Lodge 923, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. A Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Shelley had been employed at the Maytag Company in Newton for 37 years prior to retiring as a supervisor in the porcelain department in 1988. The son of George Carter Shelley (d.1925) and Edna S. (Kling) Shelley Carpenter (d.1975), he was born July 13,1924 on Rt. 3, Newton, and was a 1942 graduate of Newton Community High School. He was married to Eunice Mallery March 3, 1947 in Kansas City, MO. Mr. Shelley moved to Newton from Reasnor in 1955. [Newton Daily News, (Iowa), 1994, submitted by ShellG71] John A. Smith John A. Smith was born in 1854 to Uriah A. and Emily Spiene Smith. He was married to Nellie Price, daughter of Carl and Mary Hanstein Price on September 11, 1883. To this union five children were born, four who lived to adulthood. They are Rylie, Charles Earl, Laura and Emma. The family lived in Galesburg, Iowa, and also in Nebraska and Missouri returning to the Galesburg area at the time of his wife Nellie's death in 1907. Later he moved to Newton, Iowa where he was employed as a taxi driver. Mr. Smith died November 19, 1925 with interment at the Hewitt Cemetery, Jasper County, Iowa. Submitted by Kristin Vaughn Nellie Price Smith Mrs. John A. Smith - Ill Only a Few Hours On the morning of February 21, 1907, after an illness which was very brief, Mrs. John Smith died at her home in Galesburg, Iowa. At her bedside were her husband and four children, her three sisters, Jane, Anna, Gertrude and her brother, John Price.Mrs. Smith's maiden name was Nellie Price and she had spent the greater portion of her life in the vicinity of Galesburg. She was the daughter of Carl and Mary Hanstein Price, pioneers of that part of the county, who have already passed into the beyond. Fifteen years ago, while residing at East Lynn, Missouri, she professed Christianity and has always led an ideal Christian life. She has always been a devoted wife, true mother and loving sister. It was on September 11, 1883 that she was united in marriage to John A. Smith. This union was blessed with five children, four of whom are living. They are Rylie, Earl, Laura and Emma, who with her husband now have only the loving memories of a wife and mother. The funeral was held from the Methodist church in Galesburg, with the Rev. Cummins officiating. Burial was made at the Hewitt Cemetery in rural Jasper county near Galesburg, Iowa. Newton Daily News, February 27, 1907 Wesley Trease Hickory Grove Wesley Trease who has been ill some time with consumption, died last Thursday night at his sister's, Mrs. J. Shill. We understand the remains were taken to Lynnville for interment. December 21, 1888 The Kellogg Enterprise, Kellogg Iowa Elizabeth Price Vaughn Elizabeth Ann Price, daughter of Carl and Mary Hanstein Price, was born at Galesburg, Jasper County, Iowa January 18, 1858, and passed away at her home at Endicott, Nebraska May 19, 1943, at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 1 day. She grew to young womanhood in the vicinity of her birth, and taught school there for several terms. She married Levi Vaughn January 13, 1879, who preceded her in death November 6, 1926. The family moved from Galesburg, Iowa to Petersburg, Illinois and then to Kansas. Several years were spent near Lincoln, Nebraska until the spring of 1901 when they moved to a farm near Endicott, Nebraska. During her girlhood, Mrs. Vaughn became a member of the Christian Church and upon coming to Endicott, she united with the Methodist church of that town. She was active in church work, having served as superintendent of Mount Vernon Sunday school for a number of years and as president of the ladies aid group at Endicott. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Nellie Woodbury of Lead, South Dakota and Mrs. Flora Belle Davis of Denver, Colorado; three sons: Charles C. Vaughn of Omaha, Nebraska, Harry L. Vaughn of San Jose, California and Clay P. Vaughn of Endicott; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Those preceding her in death besides her parents and husband are a son, William B. Vaughn, in 1930, and a granddaugher, Mary Elizabeth Vaughn, age 12, whose death in 1932 was the result of a car accident. Funeral services were held from the Endicott Methodist church Sunday afternoon, May 23, 1943 with Rev. Raymond Rush officiating. Interment was in the Fairbury Cemetery. Newspaper and Date unknown Margaret York Mrs Margaret York died at her home at Mingo, Sunday. She was 64 years of age, a member of the W. R.C. and Christian church. She leaves her husband, and five children. Mrs. Gertie Coutney and Wes Borts, of Boone; Bud Borts, of this vicinity, Wm. and Rosa, at home, one sister, Mrs. Peter Neal of Mingo, and two brothers, Jake Stier of Collins, and Dick Stier, of Oakland, Cal. Several grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Thursday and interment at Ashton cemetry beside her loved ones gone on. Colfax Clipper, Colfax, Jasper County, Iowa - - - - - - - - - - Card Of Thanks We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for the kindness and help and the beautiful floral offerings during the sickness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. W. A. York. The family. Newton Daily News, Newton, Jasper County, Iowa Margaret York Obituary of Mrs William A. York Margaret Ann Stier was born in St. Joseph county, Michigan, March 13, 1851. Died at her home in Mingo, Iowa, May 21, 1916, aged 65 years, 2 months and 8 days. She was united in marriage with Eli Borts on April 9, 1868, in Jasper County, Iowa. To this union six children were born five of whom survive her namely, William H. Borts, E. W. Borts and Rosa Borts, of Mingo; Gertrude Courtney and J. W. Borts of Boone. Cora Pitcock died at Mingo on June 7, 1897. Her husband, Eli Borts died at Mingo, March 5, 1891. She united in marriage on October 18, 1893, to William A. York, who owing to failing health was unable to be present. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, five children, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren, also two brothers and one sister namely Jacob Stier, of Collins; Oscar Stier, of Oakland, Cal., and Caroline Neal, of Mingo. For a number of years the deceased has been a faithful member of the Christian church in mingo. Her long painful illness was borne with christian patience and fortitude and often expressing a wish to beat rest. She was a member of Chief Logan Rebekah lodge No 573, of Mingo, and also a member of the E. H. Keyes Relief Corps No. 294, of Mingo. Her life has been one of toil and labor for those she loved, in life but her toils and sufferings are now at an end and she is enjoying sweet rest on the brighter shore. Colfax Clipper, Colfax, Jasper County, Iowa
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