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Mrs. H. H. Allen It is a distinctive privilege to aid in these last tributes of respect paid to the revered remains of so worthy a character as this mother in Israel, Mrs. Henry Howe Allen, formerly Mary E. Hunter. The deceased was born in the state of New York, October 16, 1834 and died at Nevada, Iowa, June 4, 1918, at the ripe age of 83 years, 7 months and 18 days. The youngest daughter of a family of six children born to Andrew and Huldah Hunter. There remains but one of the family, Hiram Hunter of this city. Mrs. Allen came with the family to Illinois when she was 12 years old. At the age of 20 she was united in marriage to Henry Howe Allen, to which union eight children were born, all of whom survive the parents except the eldest daughter Martha, who died at the age of 24 years. Since Mr. Allen's decease, November 16, 1906, Mrs. Allen spent the greater part of her time with her children. She was a kind, affectionate mother, the truest of friends and a devoted Christian. It would be hard if at all necessary to resist a feeling of pride to be born of such stock. I am not indebted exclusively to any member of the family for many facts at my disposal had there been time to reveal them. May the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren long live to emulate their service and consecrated devotion. "Some other world is glad to see one light that's gone away.The light whose going makes our night, makes somewhere else a day." The remains of Mrs. Allen were brought to Henry and taken to the home of Hiram Hunter, the only surviving member of the family, where the funeral was held Friday afternoon. The officiating clergyman was Rev. D. G. Davies, pastor of the Congregational church of Lacon, who spoke words of comfort, both at the house and at the open grave. The attendance was large, as there were many relatives as well as neighbors and friends of the deceased. The singers were Mrs. C. E. Smith and Mrs. H. F. Andrews, who sand "Abide With Me." Mrs. Smith also sand a solo, "Gone, Our Beloved." Miss Lucy Mateer was the accompanist. The pall bearers were the five sons of the deceased - Frederick, Hiram, Andrew, Louis, and Albert Allen, and Frank Vail. Interment was in Henry cemetery. A. B. Smith, funeral director. Those from a distance, in and around Tiskilwa, were Mr. and Mrs. John Jack, Mr. and Mrs. William Piper, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Farley, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Allen, Mr. and Mrs. William Chesney, Ernest and Earl Runnells and Misses Helen and Mary Hunter; also Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spencer of St. Louis. [New clipping from the research of Elsie Piper] ……………………………………. Card of Thanks The undersigned wish to express their appreciation and thanks to all who assisted us at the funeral and interment of our venerable sister and mother, Mrs. H. H. Allen, in Henry last Friday, June 7. The sympathy and kindly services will ever be cherished by us all. Hiram HunterChildren of Mrs. H. H. Allen [New clipping from the research of Elsie Piper] Mrs. Charles E. Friley Mrs. Charles Friley Dies at Ames, Iowa Dallas friends were notified Tuesday of the death at her home, "The Knoll," in Ames, Iowa, of Mrs, Charles E. Friley, 51, wife of the president of Iowa State College at Ames and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Foreman of Denton, Texas. [Dallas Morning News, May 28, 1947 – Transcribed by TK AFOFG] Mrs. James Gillie Mrs. James Gillie, formerly a resident to Allen County, is dead at her home at Storey City, Iowa, according to word received here by local relatives. Death was due to pneumonia and followed a comparatively short illness. The husband, who is the son of James Gillie Sr., residing six miles west of Fort Wayne, and four children survive. 1918-07-29; Fort Wayne News Sentinel Martha Ann Marsh Hill Kopf Obituary - Martha Ann Marsh was born in Hardin county, Ohio, May 13, 1832 and lived there with her parents until December 5, 1850, when she was united in marriage to Henry Hill. They moved to Iowa in 1856, arriving at Peoria City on July 4th of that year, but afterward moved to Jasper county and settled on a farm. Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hill, four of whom survive. They are Mrs. James Chalmer, of Elwell; Mrs. D. Bacon, of Maxwell; Mrs. George Baird, of Peoria City, and J. C. Hill, of Earl, Mo. Henry Hill died March 31, 1875, leaving Mrs. Hill a widow with several small children. On August 17, 1875, Mrs. Hill was united in marriage to J. G. Kopf, who had five motherless children, and she cared for them just as tenderly as for her own, making no distinction between them. Mr. and Mrs. Kopf lived on the farm in Washington township, Polk county until the fall of 1896 when they moved to Maxwell, which place has been their home ever since. Mrs. Kopf was converted at the age of twelve years and joined the Methodist Episcopal church, but during the last twenty years of her life she has been a member of the Methodist Protestant church. She has always lived a consistent christian life and maintained a most lovable and unselfish character. Although she was an invalid for many years, she never thought of her own afflictions, but was always trying to do something that would be a benefit to others. She died January 14, 1905, age seventy-two years, eight months and one day. Her last days were full of trust in her Saviour, and one of her parting phrases was "God's will be done." The funeral was held Monday at 1:00 p.m. in the M. E. church of this city, being in charge of Rev. A. Q. Gharrett, assisted by Rev. J. D. Sparks. Interment was made in Peoria City cemetery. The floral tributes were beautiful, for which the family desire to express their appreciation, and also to those who so kindly assisted them in their hours of sorrow." [Submitted by Sara Hemp] THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, January 19, 1905, page 1, column 5. Rev. Claude Smith The Rev. Claude W. Smith, Jr., 64, of Minden, was pronounced dead on arrival Sunday night at a local hospital after becoming ill at his home. He had served as pastor of the Minden United Church of Christ since June 1, 1964 and had preached the sermon Sunday morning. He was a major in the United States Army during World War II and served four years in India. The longtime pastor was born in Des Moines, graduated from Ames High School and from Drake University at Des Moines. His wife, Ruby died Nov. 28, 1978. Survivors include a son, Claude W. Smith III of Silver City, New Mexico; three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd H. (Rachel) Fanter of Anchorville, Michigan, Rebecca D. Smith of Santa Ana, CA, and Martha Ann Smith of Omaha; two brothers, Merrill Smith of Mountain Home, Ark., and Voney H. Smith of West Des Moines; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday at the Minden United Church of Christ. Interment will follow in the Roland, Iowa Cemetery. [Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Published November 12, 1979, submitted by Ann]
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