"S" Obituraries/Misc, Truro, Ohio Twp, Madison Co, Iowa
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Sanford, Ida Ewing - Died November 15, 1887 at 6:30 a.m. at 
???? 2013 Pleasant street, Ida Ewing, wife ???? ???ford, of 
consumption, age 31 years, ???? months.  ????  ???? blow to 
a loving husband, an ???lizing child, and a wide circle of 
earnest friends.  Mrs. Sanford was born in Winterset and 
grew to womanhood there.  There she was married October 10, 
1878, and there she spent the early years of her married 
live coming to Des Moines, in 1883, when her husband became 
associated with The Register.  She was a member of the 
Central Presbyterian Church.  Her father, Rev. J. O. Ewing, 
organized the Presbyterian church at Winterset.  The body 
was taken to Winterset Tuesday afternoon, for burial.  Mrs. 
Sanford’s crowning virtue was her devotion to her home.  Her 
husband and baby were her world.  All though her long 
sickness, lasting many weeks, she evinced no anxiety to live 
except for those two idols of her life.  (corner torn off)

Sayre, Rev. A. - Another Old Settler Gone.  On last Sunday 
at 1 o’clock p.m. Rev A. Sayre, living four miles west, 
passed away after a long sickness with Bright’s disease.  
Mr. Sayre was born in West Virginia, March 4th, 1819, was 
married to Miss Rachel McDaniel in 18--.  He moved to Iowa 
in 1854 and has been a resident of south township for 17 
years.  He has been a maithful, consistent member of the M. 
E. church for 50 years, serving the last few years as a 
local minister.  He was a widely known in this country, and 
during the past year of life he has been an invalid, 
although able most of the time to be around.  His funeral 
was conducted at Elm Grove on Monday, and the remains of 
this respected citizen, faithful Christian, devoted husband 
and noble father, were laid quietly to rest in the Elm Grove 
Cemetery.  He leaves nine living children, and goes home to 
Heaven to meet another who preceded him.  His aged wife also 
survives him.  J. K. and D. W. Sayre, tow of his sons, were 
present at the funeral coming from Lone Lake, Kansas in 
response to a telegram.  We know of no better way to close 
this printed tribute to one with whom we have been 
personally acquited, and who has left such a noble history 
behind him as an example, than by quoting a poem written by 
Rev. N. C. Weede, now deceased, and given to us before his 
death:

THE BLESSED DEAD.
“Blest are the dead in Christ that die;
Who by his blood were once bro’t nigh;
Who did by faith on him rely,
With hope of endless rest on high.

For death of friends, who can but weep!
But if in Christ they fell asleep,
We should rejoice; He will them Keep,
And wake Heavens golden fruits to reap

They are not lost, but sent before,
To dwell upon that peaceful shore,
Where richest blessings are in store;
Where death and sorrow are all o’er.

Of perfect holiness possest,
In Shining robes of glory drest;
They shall enjoy unending rest,
With all Christ’s ransomed ever blest.”

Scott, Bernice - Gone to a Better Land.  Bernice, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Scott, aged 2 years, 7 months and 26 
days, died of brain fever, at the home of the parents in the 
north part of this city Tuesday about noon and was buried 
from the house Wednesday at 3 o’clock.  The services were 
conducted by Rev. Harris, and a large number of neighbors 
and friends were present, sympathizing with the beraved 
parents and relatives in their more affliction.  Bernice was 
an exceptionally bright and intelligent little girl—the 
jewel of the home—and her death leaves the parents with sad 
and bleeding hearts which only time can heal.  Only those 
who have experienced the love which binds the parents to the 
innocent, prattling child, can realize the pangs of sorrow 
or depth of grief which sweeps over the whole being when the 
life of the little one goes out and the childish voice is 
heard no more in the home.  The Reporter has a personal 
sorrow in the death of little Bernice.  Her father being an 
employe in the office, her baby voice has been often heard 
ringing out a loving greeting to him.  May the dark clouds 
of sorrow which can hang so low over the bereaved.

Scott, Mary Agnes Banker - Mary Agnes Banker was born in 
Guernsey county, Ohio, January 2, 1868 and departed this 
life at her home in Winterset, Iowa, July 1, 1909.  With her 
parents she moved to Ohio township, Madison county, Iowa in 
October, 1880.  She was married to Thomas M. SCOTT, March 16, 
1892.  To this union came one son, Earl, who with his father, 
is left to mourn an irreparable loss.  Mr. and Mrs. SCOTT 
moved from their home in Scott township, this county, to the 
city of Winterset,  In December, 1904.  Mrs. SCOTT has been 
a great sufferer for the past three months from a 
complication of diseases; but suddenly she painlessly fell 
asleep in Jesus and her devoted life and good works shall 
follow her.  She was converted at about the age of ten years 
and united with the Baptist church.  The memory of a true 
christian character shall comfort the father and mother, 
brothers and sister, as long as the time shall last and when 
time shall be no more our prayer is; That each of us shall 
so live in simple faith in God that we may meet our loved 
ones in the kingdom of love, life and eternal joy.

Scott, Nellie G. Heacock - Died—Nellie G. Heacock was borned 
July 4th A.D. 1869.  Joined the Christian church in 1887, 
under the labors of Rev. O. E. Brown, Married December 21st 
1892.  To Mr. E. S. Scott.  Died August 3rd 1895 Age. 26, 
yrs. 29, days.  Nellie was a kind and loving child sister 
and wife, a faithful church member and Sabbath School worker.  
Those who knew her best loved her most.

Scott, Thomas - Thomas Scott was born in Stevenson county, 
Illinois, April 19, 1878, and departed this life in Truro, 
Iowa, July 1, 1908, aged 30 years, 2 months and 12 days old.  
He resided in Illinois till the spanish American war when he 
enlisted in Co. L. 6th Illinois Volunteers for two years or 
the close of the war.  His regiment was assigned to the 
invasion of Porto Rico, and with them he participated in the
capitulation of the Spanish forces on the Island.  When 
mustered out at the close of the war, he left his native 
state and came to Ft. Dodge, Iowa.  From that city he went 
to Cedar Rapids, this state, and there on June 25, 1902, he 
was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Maude Byers.  To this 
union were born two children who with the wife survive him.  
In July, 1907, he removed with his family to Truro, the 
change being made that he might get away from the city to 
the fresher air of the country.  Here last winter both the 
deceased and his wife became christians, the wife first and 
later the husband.  Neither of them united with a church,
but from the hour of becoming christians they both became 
active in all church services.  In the discharge paper given 
the deceased when mustered out of service occur the words 
descriptive of his conduct, “faithful and honest”.  This 
describes him as we know him, and we doubt not that when the 
muster roll is signed in the great beyond, “faithful and 
honest’ will be the testimony of the Great Captain of our 
souls.  Besides his wife and children, a father, mother, 
four brothers and three sisters mourn his departure, all 
save a brother, Chester, being present.  With them are a 
host of friends who knew ??? loved him.  The funeral was 
held at the Christian church, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. 
Ricker, after which the remains were interred in the 
Ebeneezer cemetery.

Scrivner, Joseph - Joseph Scrivner died instantly last 
Friday while at the residence of Wm. Lodge, near Bevington, 
sitting in a chair at the time.  On Saturday he was buried 
beside his wife in the Close cemetery, she having been laid 
to rest just one week before.  It is thought his death was 
hurried on by that of his wife.  He was 84 years old, an old 
Iowa Pioneer, and had many friends.  The family thus called 
upon to suffer the bereavement of a father and mother both 
in a week’s time have a large number of sympathizers.

Shane, Leonard E. - Leonard E. Shane, son of Rev. F. and H. E.
Shane, was born in Wintersville, Ohio, January 3, 1861, and 
died at his home in New Virginia, Iowa, July 17, 1909, aged 
48 years, 6 months and 14 days.  He came with his parents to 
Eddyville, Iowa in 1865.  At the age of seventeen he went to 
Grinell to learn the printers’ trade working three years 
under J. T. Sherman.  He followed this occupation during his 
life, working in Aberdeen, S. D., Newton and Colfax, Iowa.  
On January 1st, 1891 he established The Colfax Motor at 
Colfax, which paper he edited till October 1894, when he 
leased The Jasper County Times, of J. T. Sherman, published 
at Newton, which he published a short time.  On June 20th.  
The ??? 1895 he started The New Virginian the ???  --missing 
data--  Clifford Paul and Cora Grace.  The daughter, Cora, 
preceeded her father to the better world seven years ago.  
Those left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father 
are the wife and son and a mother and brother, Mrs. L. A. 
Shane and son.  Robert, of Iowa City; a sister, Mrs. Carrie 
B. Beardsley, of Birmingham and a brother Frank, a prominent 
druggist and Mayor of Eldon, all who where present at the 
funeral, and a host of friends and relatives.  Realizing 
that this life was rapidly slipping away, he rededicated 
himself to the blessed Christ, who is willing to save to the 
uttermost all who come unto him for salvation and died 
trusting in him.

Shoff, Mary Cathren Banker - Mrs. Mary Cathren Banker Shoff, 
who departed this life September 16, 1909, was born in 
Guernsey county, Ohio, April 28, 1857.  She lived in Ohio 
until 1864 when she came with her parents to McDonough 
county, Illinois, and in 1875 to Madison county, Iowa.  She 
was married February 14, 1877 to Mr. John Shoff.  To them 
was born one son, Lemuci R. Shoff, who resides near Pitzer, 
Iowa.  She was converted to Christ about 20 years ago and 
has lived a very exemplary christian life, always ready and 
willing to do her Master’s will.  She united with the United 
Presbyterian church at Pitzer, but has been a member of the 
Winterset U. P. church since coming to town about 6 years 
since.  Her life has been very helpful to all who knew her.  
She was a woman of strong faith and a kind disposition and 
never complained during her sickness and suffering.  To know 
her was to be helped to better things.  She has  ????  
inheritage for her life ---- bottom torn off ---.

Shriver, Martha Forster - Death of Mrs. W. R. Shriver.  The 
news was circulated about town last Tuesday that Mrs. W. R. 
Shriver had received a stroke of paralysis, and while many 
were still hoping that she would recover from this, as she 
had  from previous attacks, the next report was that of her 
death, which occurred between eight and nine o’clock in the 
evening.  Capt. Shriver was in Des Moines that day, but means 
were finally found to get word to him, and he returned by the 
evening train in time to be with his wife during her last 
hours.  Mrs. Shriver had already had two sever strokes of 
paralysis, and it had long been feared that she could not 
survive a third.  Mrs. Shriver’s maiden name was Martha 
Forster.  Her parents were early settlers in Winterset, and 
she was married to Capt. Shriver in 1858.  They have had six 
children, three of whom, Alvin B., Mrs. Kate Goshorn and
James, are living in Winterset.  The husband and children 
have the enderest sympathy of all in this, one of the 
saddest bereavements than can ??? a family.  The funeral 
???was held at the home at ???? this afternoon.  --  corner 
torn off  --

Smith, Ella Brock - Died.—Mrs. Ella Brock Smith, at her home 
in this city at 10 o’clock a.m. last Saturday, after a 
serious and painful illness.  Deceased was a noble Christian 
lady, a member of the M. E. church, assistant superintendent 
of the Sunday school, and an active member of the W. R. C.  
The funeral was held at the M. E. church Monday, Rev. Harris 
officiating and the W. R. C. in charge of the ceremonies.  
The church was appropriately decorated with flowers, and a 
large congregation was in attendance to pay the last sad 
rites of respect to a noble lady.  A quartette composed of 
Mrs. C. A. Cole, Miss Gertie Foresman, Ray Price and B. R. 
Bare, furnished vocal music for the sad occasion.  Mrs. 
Smith was born in Winterset in 1857, and married to S. L. 
Smith in 1886.  She leaves a husband and four small sons to 
mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother.

Smith, Eve Miller - Smith – Eve Smith, daughter of Henry and 
Esther Miller, was born in Union county, Ind., on March 13, 
1811, and died on April 2, 1896, near Lyons, Rice county, 
Kan.  She removed from her home in Indiana, with her widowed 
mother to Morgan county, Illinois, when a girl, and moved 
from Illinois to Iowa, and from Iowa to Kansas in 1873.  She 
was converted and joined the Church in 1831, and has been a 
consistent Christian.  She married Job Smith, Oct. 2, 1834.  
Her husband, five sons, and one daughter survive her.

Smith, George W. - George W. Smith was born in Andrews 
County, Missouri, September 30, 1837, and died at his home 
west of St. Charles, Friday, May 3rd, 1907, age 69 years, 
six months and three days.  He was united in marriage with 
Sarah L. Smith in 1856.  To this union was born 13 children, 
nine of whom with his companion survive him.  He emigrated 
to Madison county Iowa, in 1847 and had resided here 
continiously up to the time of his death.  Mr. Smith was a 
veteran of the civil war, enlisting in Co. F 4th Reg., Iowa 
Infantry, on the 1st day of July 1861, to serve three years 
or until the close of the war, was discharged on the 30th day 
of August 1864 in the field by reason expiration of term of 
service’ having served his contry faith fully for three years 
and one month.  During the war he participated in many a hard 
fought battle and long weary marches, and when his physical 
nature was almost exhausted would (like many another) lie 
down on mother earth with his knapsack for a pillow and 
dream of home and friends so far away.  He was also a 
prisoner for 11 months at Libby and Bells Isle prison.  He 
has fought life’s battles; has answered the last roll call 
and now gone to his reward.  He has been of late years a 
great sufferer but bore it patiently until death which was 
welcome, brought relief.  Funeral took place on Saturday 
from Blair Chaple, services being conducted by Rev. Nicholl 
and the intertainment was made at Blair Cemetery.  Fifteen 
old veterans from St. Charles and vicinity attended the last 
rites over Comrad Smith.

Smith, James - Jas. Smith drops dead upon floor.  Last 
Monday about 1:00 p.m. the news flashed over town that James 
Smith, proprietor of the meat market, was dead.  At first it 
seemed incredible, but a trip to his residence by the 
Reporter man substantiated the report.  He had been at his 
place of business all the forenoon, conversed with various 
parties upon the street seemingly in good health, and just 
before noon had watered and fed his team.  At dinner he 
complained a sharp pain in his breast, and after drinking a 
cup of coffee layed down upon the sofa.  About 12:30 he 
raised himself to a sitting posture, fell forward and died 
instantly.  Aid was procured but he never spoke.  The 
physician informs us that heart trouble caused his death, 
a disease with which he had been troubled for years.  None 
of the family were present at time of death save his wife.  
Messages were dispatched to his two sons at Weeping Water, 
Neb., to his daughter and son-in-law, E. R. Beitzell, at 
Swan, and runners sent into the country for his daughter 
Mainie and other relatives.  Mr. E. R. Beitzell, of Swan, 
O. D. and Bert Smith, sons, of Weeping Water, answered the 
dispatch by putting in an appearance as early as possible.  
The funeral was large, conducted by Revs. Lauck and 
Baldridge at the M. E. church at 2 o’clock Wednesday.  The 
scene there presented was affecting and touched many hearts 
with the thought of life’s uncertainty and the suddenness of 
death.  At best it is hard for a family to part with its 
head, its father, but when death comes so sudden and 
unexpected, “in the midst of life,” when it touches its 
victim without warning and prevents him from leaving a 
parting word, as in this case, the bereavement falls with 
double force upon the loved ones left behind, and their 
agony  pierces the heart to its very center.  Many 
sympathizing tears from friends and neighbors were mingled 
with those of relatives in this case.

Smith, Jane Cason - Mrs. Jane Cason Smith, wife of Simpson 
Smith and sister of W. T. Cason, died at her home at 
Bradford, Colorado, Feb. 21, aged 56 years and 21 days.  
She died of pneumonia preceeded by la grippe.  Mrs. Smith 
and her husband were early settlers in Madison county being 
the first couple married in this county; their marriage took 
place April 19th, 1849.

Smith, Mary Janet - A few evenings ago the “pale messenger” 
visited our neighborhood and claimed for its victim this 
time Miss Mary Janet Smith, the youngest daughter of Mrs. 
Mary Jane Smith.  Miss Mary was a victim of that dreaded 
enemy of mankind consumption, and for many long months has 
been in delicate health.  At last when the hours of her 
dissolution approached she met it calmly and with sweet 
resignation.  Her last moments were peaceful.  The mystery 
of life for her has been solved in the mystery of death, 
may the still heart somewhere somehow, again beat as it once 
beat on earth.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. 
Smith of Peru; at the home of her mother Wednesday morning 
July 31st at 8 o’clock, after which relatives and friends 
who had known and loved the deceased in life followed the 
remains to Indianola, where she was laid to rest beside her 
father.  And on the shaft that will rise in the sunlight and 
stand in the storm above; her name will be written, then 
Mary will live only in memory.  Kind and sympathizing 
friends attended the services, and tokens of sympathy were 
received from all.  Indeed this would be a cold and 
cheerless world were it not for the golden chain of love 
that binds humanity together.  “Heart to heart, hand to 
hand”.

One Less at home.
The charmed circle broken, a dear face,
Missed, day by day, from its usual place,
But cleansed, saved, perfected by peace,
One more in Heaven.
One less on earth its pain, its sorrow and its toils to share,
One less the pilgrims cross the bear,
One more the crown of the blessed to wear,
At home in heaven”

Smith, Rev. Wm. Capp - Smith.—Rev. William Capp Smith was 
born in Jacksonville, Ill., April 7, 1854, and died at his 
home near Chase, Kansas, March 3, 1901.  He moved to Madison 
County, Iowa, in childhood.  He was converted in youth and 
united with the Church, of which he was a consistent member 
until his death.  He was married to Miss Carrie De Witt, of 
Peru, Iowa April 19, 1852.  To them were born eight children, 
seven of whom are living.  Bro. Smith was licensed to preach 
in 1883.  He served acceptably the following charges in Iowa 
and Kansas; St. Charles, Lorimor, East Peru, Winterset  
Circuit, Jamison and Alden.  The Lord blessed his labors in 
the ministry to the edification of believers and the 
salvation of hundreds of souls.  He moved with his family to 
Chase, Kansas, in 1897, where they have since resided.  Bro. 
Smith had not been well for some months, but the final attack 
was of comparatively short duration—about three weeks.  The 
funeral services were conducted by the writer in the church 
at Chase, Kansas, March 4, 1901.  W. R. Weaver.

Stiles, Captain T. W. - The subject of this sketch was born 
near Connersville, Indiana, March 20th 1832.  Whoever is 
familiar with the condition of that part of the country at 
that time will understand what is meant when it is said that 
his youth and early manhood were subjected to great 
privations and unremitting toil.  That part of Indiana was a 
wilderness of forest trees, all of which had to be removed 
before the soil could be put under cultivation.  No doubt 
many who shall read this, remembers the thrilling accounts 
of house and barn raising, log rolling and tree falling 
which Mr. Stiles had taken part in and which, he frequently 
related in such graphic language.  He afterward removed to 
the vicinity of Anderson, in the same state, where he had a 
repetition of the same experiences he passed through at his 
former place of residence.  He may be said to have performed 
his part as a pioneer of two counties in Indiana and later 
acted the same part in two counties in Iowa.  About the time 
he removed from Connersville to Anderson, he was married to 
Mary A. Stockdale of Henry County, Indiana.  This was in 
1852, where he remained for six years and then removed to 
Warren county, Iowa and two years later removed to this 
county and improved the farm in South township, which he 
still owned at the time of his death.  He lived there till 
1886 when he removed to Patterson.  While living in 
Patterson his wife died and July 4th, 1891, he married Mrs. 
Rebecca Bardrick and came to reside near Winterset, where 
he died November 29th, at two o’clock in the afternoon.  
Although Captain Stiles was a man whose influence would soon 
be felt in any community and will long be remembered by the 
older people, who were his neighbors at his several places 
of residence, yet we think his influence was the greatest 
and he will be longest and most favorably remembered in the 
vicinity of his old homestead in South township.  There he 
resided when he enlisted as a soldier of the great war,  
there he was elected to important offices in the county and 
township, made a lasting impression on the people by his 
activity, especially in religious enterprises.  His public 
prayers and exhortation Blair Chapel in and around the 
firesides of that neighborhood will be remembered when most 
everything else he did shall be forgotten.  Captain Stiles 
was no less outspoken and active in politics.  He was a 
republician of the old school and among the first to 
proclaim himself as such in the new state of Iowa, when the 
new party was organized.  Several years ago Mr. Stiles’ 
health began to fail largely as the effect of a severe 
injury he received in the line of his duty, while in the 
service of his country.  He was of such rugged constitution 
that he resisted the insidious attack of the disease and his 
friends had hoped that he would be spared to that ripe old 
age, for which his ancestors were remarkable.  But the end 
came suddenly, as he expected and often expressed a hope for.  
He was in fact sick for but a few days and died comforted by 
that faith he had lived and professed from boyhood.  His 
funeral occurred on Friday, December 1st, 1905.  Brief 
exercises were first held at the home, north of Winterset, at 
which his pastor officiated, followed by the impressive 
service of the Masonic ritual.  After these services the body 
was taken in charge by the pall bearers, chosen from the 
Masonic order and the G. A. R. and conveyed to Blair Chapel 
followed by the relatives and many friends.  At this place a 
most touching funeral address was delivered by his old pastor 
and comrade Rev. W. W. Williams.  Gathered together in the 
beautiful chapel where his old neighbors, who knew him best, 
who loved him most and will remember him longest.  After the 
impressive services and affecting leave taking, all that was 
mortal of Captain T. W. Stiles was laid away beside that of 
the wife of his youth.

Stoneman, Nellie - Miss Nellie Stoneman died on Saturday 
morning May 16, 1896 of diphtheria.  She was the second 
daughter of T. H. Stoneman and was 15 years of age.  She 
contracted the disease while working at Mr. Hogg’s.  She was 
buried in the Young cemetery on Saturday evening just as the 
shade of twilight was coming on, when the birds were 
warbling their evening song, when the beautiful flowers were 
beginning to drink in the evening dew; ‘twas there we 
silently laid her, ‘twas there we left her, with the 
twinkling stars, which was just peeping out to light her 
pathway into that better world where no disease can enter.  
Mr. and Mrs. Stoneman have the sympathy of the entire 
community in their affliction, altho’ not permited to be 
presented to render assistance.

Sutton, Ezra - Died at his home in Belmont Township, July 
26, 1899, aged 72 years, 9 months and 28 days—Ezra Sutton.  
One of the old landmarks has passed to the great beyond, 
from where no traveler ever returns.  He was a member of Co. 
F., 39th. Iowa infantry, was a faithful soldiers and for 
meritorious service was promoted corporal.  Ezra Sutton came 
to this locality in ’72 making 27 years residence here,  The 
writer of this sketch has heard him tell of his ups and 
downs of the first six years, and invarably would wind up 
with a gesture to create merriment.  As a neighbor he was 
always ready to lend a helping hand to the deserving.  He 
was a member of the M. E. church, and said he was ready to 
go when called.  We desire to extend to our neighbors, our 
heartfelt thanks for kindness during the sickness, death and 
burial of our husband and father.  Wife, Nora E. Sutton, 
Miss Julia Ella Sutton, Mrs. E. P. Nutt, Portage, Wis., J. 
M. Clark and Family. Graham Co., Kan.

Switzer, Edith Esther - Edith Ester, daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. S. S. Switzer, of St. Charles, was born July 24, 1889, 
and died April 13, 1893m aged 3 years 9 months and 11 days.  
Little Edith, thus early transplanted from this blighting 
land where flowers quickly fade, leaves a vacant chair in 
the home circle.  But while we bow in sorrow in this sad 
affliction, yet in submission to His will, we feel sure that 
little Edith is one of that number of whom our Savior said,  
"Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."


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