Levi Lafayette Butler, 1870-1956

The Seymour Herald – 6 September 1956

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  L[evi] L[afayette] Butler, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Butler was born Oct. 29, 1870, in Appanoose county, near Seymour, where he made his home with his parents.  On Sept. 16, 1896, he was united in marriage to Cynthia Olive Fenley and to this union were born two sons.

  He purchased a farm east of Seymour where he was engaged in farming and stock raising until the year 1918, when he moved to Seymour where he made his home until the time of his passing.

  He was converted and united with the Baptist church of Seymour during the pastorate of Lenny Clemons.

  Mr. Butler was honest in his dealings with his fellow men; he had a cheerful disposition, he was loved and respected by all who knew him.  He was a good father, and a kind husband and was always willing to lend a hand to those who were in need.

  His companion passed away June 21, 1917.  He lived along until June 1, 1943, when he was united in marriage to Jennie Brown.  They made their home on East Wall street.

  He enjoyed good health and kept busily engaged until his recent illness. He suffered a stroke Aug. 15 and was taken to the Wayne county hospital.  He passed away Aug. 23 at the age of 85 years, nine months and 25 days.  All was done that medical science could do, but to no avail.

  He leaves to mourn his passing his companion; two sons, Glen Butler of Pontiac, Mich., and John Butler of Port Byron, Ill.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Asa of Seymour and Jesse of Des Moines, and two sisters, Emma Hiatt of Centerville and Verna Johnson of Silvis, Ill.  He also leaves several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

  Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W. M. Cleeton Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Liggett Funeral home.  Burial was in Southlawn cemetery.

  Pallbearers were nephews, Gerald Butler, Hiatt Butler, Roy Darrah, Ralph Butler, Merrill Hiatt and Claude Butler.

  Mrs. Vernon Cain played the piano for selected hymns.

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CARD OF THANKS

  We wish to show our appreciation and thanks to all who were so kind during the illness and after the death of our husband and father.

  Your kindness never will be forgotten.

Mrs. Lafe Butler

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Butler and family

Mr. and Mrs. John Butler and family

Gertrude Fenley Butler, 1878-1967

The Seymour Herald – 28 September 1967

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Gertrude Butler Buried Here

  An invalid since she broke her hip more than two years ago, Mrs. Gertrude Butler died Saturday at the home at Lineville where she had been living.  She was born in Wayne county May 6, 1878, and lived all of her life on a farm south of Seymour until moving to town.

  Funeral was Monday afternoon at the Liggett Funeral home with Rev. Gilbert Hamilton in charge.  Burial was at Southlawn cemetery.

  Mrs. Butler was the youngest of the seven children of John and Nancy Jane Fenley and the last of the family.  She married Charles H. Butler in 1899 and he preceded her in death about 20 years ago.  Survivors are their three children, Verna Olive Crowe of Silvis, Ill., Coral Burton of Ames and Claude of Allerton.  There are three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

  She was a member of the Seymour Baptist church.

Charles Henry Butler, 1873-1939

The Seymour Herald – 13 July 1939

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Charles Butler Dies After Long Illness

  Charles Henry, son of Paschal [Thomas] and [Lucintha] Jane [Morlan] Butler, passed away at his home near Seymour July 6, 1939.  He was born in Appanoose county, March 27, 1873, and at the time of his death, his age as 66 years, three months, and nine days.

  He was united in marriage to Gertrude Fenley, [daughter of John Fenley and Nancy Wright], April 2, 1899 [in Wayne county, Iowa].  To this union were born two daughters and one son:  [Verna] Olive Keeney of Numa [wife of Ray Vernan Keeney and Morris Willard Crowe], [Coral Gertruce] Burton of Ames [wife of Maurice T. Burton], and Claude [P. Butler] [husband of Thelma] at home.

  He leavers besides his widow and children, to mourn him, four brothers [Elmer Ellsworth Butler, Levi Lafayette Butler, Jesse Elroy Butler, and Asa Ray Butler], three sisters [Belinda J. Butler Darrah Willis, Emma Eldora Butler Hiatt, and Verna May Butler Johnson], two grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends, a brother [William Newton Butler, 1864-1934] and sister [Viola Butler, 1877-1928] having preceded him in death.

  He was converted in 1912 and united with the First Baptist church of Seymour.

  After his marriage he made his home on a farm north of Seymour [in Walnut township, Wayne county, Iowa] and there he spent the remainder of his life.

  In his last month of illness, he was a patient sufferer, and will be sadly missed by those of the community.

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But when the sun in all his state

  Illuminated the Eastern skies;

He passed through Glory’s morning gate,

And walked in Paradise.

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  Funeral services were held at the Baptist church of Seymour at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 8, 1939, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. M. Cleeton.  Burial was in the Southlawn cemetery.

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CARD OF THANKS

  We desire to thank our many friends and neighbors for every act of kindness shown during the last illness of our husband and father.

The Family

Elmer Ellsworth Butler, 1866-1941

The Seymour Herald – 11 August 1941

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ELMER E. BUTLER TAKEN SUDDENLY

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  This community was deeply saddened Tuesday morning when it was learned that Elmer E. Butler had passed away suddenly at his home about four a.m.  Two severe heart attacks, which came within two hours of each other, were attributed to the cause of his death.

  The passing of Mr. Butler removed from this vicinity another member of a pioneer family.  He had been on the streets a number of times Monday talking and joking with his many friends.

  Funeral services will be held from the Christian church in Seymour, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 11, at 2:00 o’clock.

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The Seymour Herald – 18 September 1941

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E. E. Butler Funeral In Christian Church

  Final rites for Elmer E. Butler were held Thursday afternoonat 2:00 o’clock in the Christian church with the Rev. W. M. Cleeton conducting the ceremony.  Mr. Butler passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning about four o’clock at his home, following two severe hear attacks.

  During the service “Rock of Ages” and “No Night There” were sung by a mixed quartet composed of Mrs. H. S. Eckels, Mrs. R. E. Jamison, Pearl Hart and P. H. Jarman.

  Sup’t. P. H Jarman sang “Somebody Knows” as a vocal solo. The quartet and Mr. Jarman were accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Gertie Smith.

  Flower bearers were:  Mrs. H. Cates, Mrs. Jap McKee, Mrs. George Pister, Mrs. Cora Jones, Mrs. Cora Osborn and Mrs. Glen Grant.

  Paul bearers were:  Jap McKee, Charles Spindler, Wade Wright, H. J. Doman, F. A. Kincade and John W. Contra.

  The body was interred in the Jerome cemetery

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Obituary

  Elmer E. Butler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paschal Thomas and Jane Butler, was born Nov. 2, 1866 in Appanoose county, Iowa and departed this life at his home in Seymour, Iowa, Sept. 9, 1941 at the age of 74 years, 10 months and seven days.

  On January 20, 1901, he was united in marriage to Minnie Barton and has lived his entire life in Appanoose and Wayne counties. He came to Seymour 26 years ago where he made his home until his passing.

  He was an energetic and honest man in his dealings with his fellow men.  During his long life he won to himself a host of friends.  He was always interested in everything that had to do with the upbuilding and betterment of his community.

  In March, 1922, he was elected member of the Seymour school board and remained a member for 17 years.  In 1925 he was elected president and server in that capacity until his retirement in March, 1939.

  He was a loving husband, a good neighbor and true friend.  He was loved, honored and respected by his neighbors and friends.

  He leaves to mourn his passing, his loving companion, three brothers, Jesse Butler of Des Moines; Lafayette and Asa R. Butler of Seymour; three sisters, Mrs. Belinda Willis of Seymour; Mrs. Emma Hiatt of Centerville and Mrs. Verna Johnson of Silvia, Ill., other relatives and a host of friends.

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Shall claim of death cause us to grieve,

And make our courage faint or fall?

Nay, let us faith and hope receive

The rose still grows beyond the wall.

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CARD OF THANKS

  I wish to express my sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who were so kind and helpful to me during my recent bereavement.  The many beautiful floral offerings and funeral services were all so much appreciated.

Mrs. Elmer E. Butler

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Gravestone of

Elmer Ellsworth and Minnie Butler

in the Jerome Cemetery

Belinda Julia Butler Darrah Willis, 1869-1956

The Seymour Herald – 2 August 1956

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  Mrs. Belinda [Julia Butler] Darrah Willis, a life-long Seymour resident, died at the Wilson Nursing home in Corydon [Wayne county, Iowa] Tuesday morning [31 July 1956].  She had been in failing health for several years and had been a patient at the Wayne county hospital and Dustin nursing home here.

  Rites for Mrs. Willis, 87, were to be Thursday, today, at 2 o’clock at the Seymour Methodist church with the Rev. J. C. Turner officiating.  Mrs. Willis had been a life member of the church.  Burial will be at Southlawn cemetery.

  Born [3 January 1869] east of Seymour [daughter of Paschal T. Butler and Lucintha Jane Morlan], she had lived in this community and was a member of the Rebekah lodge ad American Legion Auxiliary and past president of both.

  Her survivors are two sons, Roy Darrah of Seymour and Fred Darrah of Emmetsburg; three brothers, Jess Butler of Des Moines, and Ace and Lafe Butler of Seymour; and two sisters, Emma Hiatt of Centerville and Verna Johnson of Silvis, Ill.

  There are seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

William Newton Butler, 1864-1934

The Seymour Herald – 5 July 1934

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W. N. BUTLER, DIES JUNE 26 IN AMES 
AT AGE OF 70

BORN IN APPANOOSE CO. AND 
WAS REARED NEAR SEYMOUR

  The following is the obituary of W. N. Butler, who died Tuesday in Ames.

  William Newton Butler was born in Appanoose county, Iowa, May 27, 1864, the son of two hardy pioneers, Pascal T. Butler and Jane Morlan Butler.  He grew to manhood at the family homestead northeast of Seymour.

  On the 21^st of September, 1887, he was married to Etta B. Wright, who was the daughter of pioneer parents in the same community.  To this marriage were born six children, all of who survive their father, and their mother, who preceded father in death five years ago.  The children are:  Will, who is engaged in he practice of law at Mason City, Iowa; Carl, who is in business at Caldwell, Idaho; Lee of the faculty of Iowa State college at Ames, Iowa; Ralph, who is with the auditing department of the Equitable Life Insurance company of Des Moines; Alice, Girl Reserve Secretary of the Y.M.C.A. at Harrisburg, Penn.; and Oma, who is a teacher of music in the public schools of Boise, Idaho.

Goes to Indianola

  Mr. Butler engaged in farming until 1908, when the family moved to Indianola, Iowa, in order that the children might have the advantages of a college education.  At Indianola Mr. Butler engaged in the feed and grain business until the death of the wife and mother in July 1929.  Since that time he has resided in Caldwell, Idaho and at Ames, and has also spent much time in the companionship of his brothers and sisters who reside in the vicinity of the old home.  He is survived by five brothers and three sisters, Elmer Butler, Lafe Butler, Charles Butler, and Asa Butler, of Seymour, Iowa; Jesse Butler, Des Moines; Mrs Belinda Willis of Seymour; Mrs. Emma Hiatt of Centerville, and Mrs. Verna Johnson of Silvis, Ill.; also other relatives and a host of friends, for he was a man who made friends wherever he went.

Ill For 5 Weeks

  He joined the Methodist church early in life, was for many years a member of the church at Seymour and at the time of his death he was a member of First Church at Ames.

  To his children father was kind, unpretentious, sincere and a constant living example of the principles which he strove to instill into their lives.  To his friends he was true, a good man, always recognized as a trustworthy citizen and of Chistian character.

  During the past few years he has been in failing health, but he always remained courageous and uncomplaining.  He was seriously ill for five weeks at the home of his son Lee at Ames, where he received the kindly ministration of the members of the family and many friends who had known of his illness.  On Tuesday evening June 26, he slipped quietly to the great beyond, to meet mother who was waiting him there, and in turn to await those who today pause to remember and pay their respects to a loving father, a faithful brother and a true friend.

  Services were held from the Seymour Methodist church, Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by the Rev. W. A. Morgan pastor of First Church, Ames, and the Rev. R. C. Buchanan pastor of the local Methodist church.  Burial was in the Southlawn cemetery.

Gravestone for William N. Butler

in Southlawn Cemetery, Seymour, Iowa

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  The Editor thanks Jocelyn Faris for sharing this obituary through the findagrave.com site.

William Wallace White, 1869-1949

  William Wallace White was born 9 September 1869 in Turtle Creek, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, son of John G. White and Catherine Smith.  He married 19 November 1890 at What Cheer, Keokuk county, Iowa, Florence Adella Sturdevant who was born 24 March 1871 in What Cheer, Keokuk county, Iowa, daughter of James K. Sturdevant and Susannah Walter who are buried in the Jerome Cemetery.  William died 3 May 1949 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery, Lincoln Township, Appanoose County, Iowa. Florence died 14 March 1954 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery, Lincoln Township, Appanoose County, Iowa.
  W. W. White was a coal miner who was active in the United Mine Workers of America serving as President of District 12 in Iowa in 1908 and working later as an international organizer of the union.  He was also an active leader and preacher in theBrethren [Believers] movement.
  To this union were born six children:
  1.  William Arthur White was born 28 December 1894/5 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa and died 28 January 1977 in Miami, Dade County, Florida. He married 24 December 1914 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, Lucinda M. "Lou" Zugg who was born 29 December 1894 in Schuyler County, Missouri, daughter of Addison Sherman Zugg Jr. and Nancy Hetta Ayer, died 15 August 1984 at St. Luke's Hospital in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, and was buried in Davenport Memorial Park, Scott County, Iowa.  He married, second, Cecile _____, a French Canadian who moved back to Canada after William died. William served in the Navy during World War I.
  2.  Mae Lois White was born 28 June 1897 in Appanoose County, Iowa, died 25 June 1961 in Midland, Midland County, Michigan. She married in Appanoose County, Iowa, on 4 July 1916 Charles Dewey Swan who was born 10 March 1898 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, son of Kirk Swan and Ida Robinson, died 1 August 1973 in Red Bluff, Tehama County, California.  To this union six children were born. 
  3.  Florence Elizabeth White was born in Washington Township, Keokuk County, Iowa, on 15 July 1900, died in October 1989 in Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Sterling, Logan County, Colorado.  She married in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, on 25 March 1922, Harlan Newton Barton who was born 11 November 1900 in Jerome, Appanoose County, Iowa, son of William Joseph Barton and Viola Butler, died in April 1990 in Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Sterling, Logan County, Colorado.  To this union were born two children.
  4.  Rufus J. "R.J." White was born 20 August 1902 in Iowa, died 18 December 1959 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.  He married c1927 Geraldine F.______ who was born 29 January 1905 in Missouri and died 21 December 1993 in Iowa.  Two sons were born to this union.
  5.  Faye Bertha White was born in Jerome, Appanoose County, Iowa, on 20 February 1905, died 16 July 1981 in New Sharon, Mahaska County, Iowa, and was buried in the New Sharon Cemetery in New Sharon, Mahaska County, Iowa. She married in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, on 14 June 1924 Roy Franilin Howell who was born in Moulton, Appanoose County, Iowa, on 24 February 1903, son of William Craven Howell and Sarah Elizabeth Mitchell, died 13 May 1986 in Bettendorf, Scott County, Iowa, and was buried in the New Sharon Cemetery in New Sharon, Mahaska County, Iowa. Two daughters and one son were born of this union.
  6.  Jessie Edward White was born in Jerome, Lincoln Township, Appanoose County, Iowa, on 13 August 1907, died 9 March in El Reno,m Canadian County, Oklahoma, and was buried in Little Rock, Arkansas. He married, first, Esther ______ and, second, Florence Irene McCarthy who was born in Stirling, Logan County, Colorado, and was buried in St. Joseph, Missouri.  One son was born of this second marriage.

William Wallace White and Florence Adelle Sturdevant

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Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen - 3 May 1949

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W. W. White Succumbs Today

  W. W. White, 79, long time resident of Appanoose County, died this morning at 4:00 a.m., at the St. Joseph hospital in this city.  Mr. White had been ill the past three years, and had been in the hospital for the past ten days.

  He was born in Lucerne County, Pennsylvania but came to Appanoose County when a very small child.  He lived in Numa twenty four years, and had  lived at 910 South 18th Street in Centerville for the past year.

  Surviving are his wife, Florence Sturdavent White, and six children: William A. White, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Mrs. Mae Swan, who has lived here the past year, helping care for her father; Mrs. Florence Barton, Sterling, Colorado; R. J. White, Des Moines; Mrs. Fae Howell, New Sharon; and J. E. White of Fairbury, Nebraska. Twelve grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Watson of Centerville, who is now visiting in California; Mrs. Jane Green, Des Moines, and Mrs. Mary Butler, Des Moines, also survive.  

  His parents, one infant daughter, and three brothers preceded him in death. One sister, Mrs. Margaret Jones also preceded him in death on February 2, 1949.

  Funeral arrangements are pending arrival of relatives, and will be announced later. The body is at the Miller Funeral Home.

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Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen - 4 May 1949
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White Funeral Will Be Thursday

  Funeral services for W. W. White, long time Appanoose County resident, will be held Thursday, May 5, at 2:00 p.m. at the Miller Funeral Home.  Rev. David Lawrence will officiate, and burial will be in the Jerome Cemetery

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Gravestone in the Jerome Cemetery for
William Wallace and Florence Adelle (Sturdevant) White
[Block 5, Lot 7]
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Iowa Unionist - 28 June 1907
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  W. W. White of Jerome, Iowa, vice president of the United Mine Workers, district No 13, was chosen by the recent convention of Iowa State Federation of Labor, as a delegate from that body to attend next year's session of the A.F. of L.  The choice is a good one. Mr. White is thoroughly posted on labor topics.

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The Mixer and Server - 15 July 1907
Official Journal of Two Unions
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  W. W. White of the United Mine Workers of America, vice president and resident of Oskalooa, Iowa, responded to the toast, "Organized Labor." Mr. White is a forcible speaker and he told the guests in word pictures of the life of a miner and what organization has done for that class of workmen and that he at 12 yearsof age, went to work in the mines, and that the unions are trying to keep other little children from going to work at such an early age, as the school is the proper place. Mr. White was elected to the next meeting of the American Federation of Labor as delegate to represent the Iowa State Federation of Labor.

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Des Moines Daily News - 27 March 1908
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W. W. White Now Heads Iowa Miners

  A slate of officers, headed by W. W. White for President, were elected by the members of District 13, United Mine Workers of America.

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The Centerville Daily Citizen - 15 April 1908
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Make But Few Changes in the New Mine Agreement
President White of the Mine Workers Is Optimistic
Shorter Work Day Pay Day

  Des Moines, April 15.--The joint scale committee of coal miners and operators yesterday adopted a resolution to be included in the new agreement which makes a five hor workday on the two pay days of each of each month. A number of other resolutions were adopted and the agreement is now complete except for the consideration of about a dozen of the resolutions of the expired agreement.ag

  The joint committee expects to have the new agreement complete by tonight or tomorrow noon and will be presented to the joint convention of miners and operators which has been called for tomorrow afternoon. As soon as the agreement is approved by the convention it will be put into force and operations at the mines resumed.

  The members of the committee feel that the matter will be entirely settled by the end of the week.

  "I feel sure that the agreement made by the committee, when completed, will be acceptable to the mine workers, said President W. W. White of the Iowa district of mine workers. "The terms and scale of wages, with a few minor changes are practically the same as they were in the agreement which expired March 31." 

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The Centerville Daily Citizen - 1 April 1909

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  Oskaloosa Herald: --The term of office of W. W. White, as president of the Iowa Mine Workers, expired today, and the gentleman and his family terminated their residence here, returning to their former home at Jerome. Mr. White has made many warm friends during his stay of a little over one year. They wish him success in his future undertakings on employment. Friends had hoped that Mr. White would locate in Oskaloosa but he returns  to Jerome where he has property interests.

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Centerville Daily Citizen - 14 April 1910

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There May Be Two Candidates

Thought Probable Another Appanoose County Man for Governor

  W. W. White, a well known labor leader in the state, is slated to head the party prohibition ticket to be named at the state convention to be held in Des Moines on April 26 and 27 says the Register and Leader.

  Mr. White has been an ardent advocate of temperance and has been a temperance lecturer before the labor organizations of the state. He is now in Washington, D.C., in the interest of national labor measurers but it is believed by the prohibition party leaders that he will accept the nomination. Because the party ticket failed to poll the required two per cent of the total vote cast at the general election two year ago, the names of the state candidates will have to go upon the official state ballot by petition.

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Centerville Daily Iowegian and Citizen - 5 April 1941

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  Will and Rufus White, of Des Moines; Mrs. Ray Howe, of Oskaloosa; Mrs. Harlan Barton, of Colyar, Kansas; and Jess White, of Denver, Colo., have been called here by the critical illness of their mother, Mrs. W. W. White, who is in St. Joseph's Hospital.

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Jerome Cemetery: New Section, Block 17, Lot 2 -- William Joseph Barton, 1875-1951, and Family

Jerome Cemetery - New Section
Block 17, Lot 2, Row 5
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  William Joseph Barton ...

  Viola Butler ...

  Daughter ...

  Willard Barton ...

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William Joseph Barton, 1875-1951

  William Joseph Barton, 76, died at 5 o'clock Monday morning [22 January 1951] at the St. Joseph hospital. He had been a patient there for the past two weeks. He lived at 1510 South Main street.

  Barton was born in Putnam county, Missouri, January 13, 1875. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Barton. He married Viola Butler and to this union were born seven children, five surviving. They are B. C. Barton, Ventura, Calif.; H. N. Barton, Sterling, Colo.; Butler Barton, Broadview, Ill.; Mrs. James Mickey, Seymour; Mrs. Gale Felkner, Centerville R 3. Three sisters survive, Mrs. Home Hamilton, Centerville; Mrs. Emma McCulloch, Davenport; Mrs. Harl Brattain of Promise City.  Nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren survive.

  He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola, who died in 1928. A son, Willard, died in 1934, and a daughter died in infancy.  His parents, a brother, Ruban, a sister, Mrs. Elmer Butler, also preceded.

  For a number of years Mr. Barton served as a Centerville constable. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Johnson Funeral home with the Rev. Fred J. Ackman officiating.  Burial will be at the Jerome cemetery.

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  The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution of this January 1951 obituary and Funeral Notice to The Jerome Journal by Leona Patten of Loveland, Colorado. 

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Seymour Herald - 25 January 1951

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W. J. Barton, 74, Died Early Monday

  Funeral services were held Wednesday in Centerville for William Joseph Barton, father of Mrs. James Mickey, who died early Monday. Barton, 74, had been a patent at the St. Joseph Hospital in Centerville for about two weeks. His home was at 1510 South Main St., Centerville.

  The Rev. Fred J. Ackman conducted the service at the Johnson Funeral home and burial was in the Jerome cemetery.

  Mr. Barton had been a Centerville constable for many years.

  Besides Mrs. Mickey he is survived by three sons and a daughter, B. C. Barton, Ventura, Calif., H. N. Barton, Sterling, Colo., Butler Barton, Broadview, Ill., and Mrs. Gale Felkner of Centerville. His wife, the former Viola Butler, died in 1928 and a son and daughter have preceded him in death.

  Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Homer Hamilton, of Centerville, Mrs. Emma McCulloch of Davenport and Mrs. Harl Brattain of Promise City, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

  Visiting the Mickeys and here for the rites Miss Joyce Mickey, Butler Barton and H. N. Barton.

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Minnie Barton Butler, 1870-1945

Seymour Herald - 8 February 1945

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Final Rites For Mrs. Minnie Butler

  Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Butler were conducted by the Rev. W. M. Cleeton from the Seymour Church of Christ on Friday afternoon, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m.

  Music was furnished by Mrs. John Darrah, Mrs. Cora Osborn, Ph H. Jarman and Pearl Hart accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Gertie Smith. Selections were: "Rock of Ages", "No Night There" and "Abide With Me."

  Pallbearers were: Joe Sidles, James Mickey, Lafe Butler, Gale Felkner, Roy Darrah and Rev. Cleeton. 

  Interment was made in Jerome cemetery.

Obituary

  Mrs. Minnie Butler, daughter of James Z. and Sarah Jane Barton was born September 7, 1870 in Putnam county, Mo., and departed this life in her home in Seymour on January 31, 1945 at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 24 days. She moved to Blakesburg with her family at the age of 16 years, and lived there one year when she then moved to Jerome where she lived until 1901. On January 30, 1901 she was united in marriage to E. E. Butler. They moved to their farm 1 1/2 miles east of Seymour where they made their home until 1915 when they moved to Seymour where they made their home. Her husband passed away September 9th, 1941. Since that time she still maintained her home until her Heavenly Father called her to her reward. She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and united with the Christian church and remained a faithful member until her death. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. She was a kind companion and a loving and helpful neighbor. Her friends were numbered by her acquaintances. She leaves to mourn her passing three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Anna Wilson, Seymour; Mrs. Emma McCulloch of Centerville; Mrs. Estella Brattain of Corydon; and Joe Barton, of Ventura, California. Nine nephews and five nieces, other relatives and many friends.

Card of Thanks

  We wish to thank the many friends for all kindnesses shown us during the illness and death of our sister, Mrs. Butler.

  Mrs. Anna Wilson, Mrs. Emma McCulloch, Joe Barton and families, Mr. and Mrs. Harl Brattain.

Elmer Ellsworth Butler, 1866-1941

Seymour Herald - 11 September 1941

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Elmer E. Butler Taken Suddenly

  This community was deeply saddened Tuesday morning when it was learned that Elmer E. Butler had passed away suddenly at his home about four a.m. Two severe heart attacks, which came within two hours of each other, were attributed to the cause of his death.

  The passing of Mr. Butler removes from this vicinity another member of a pioneer family. He had been on the streets a number of times Monday talking and joking with many friends. 

  Funeral services will be held from the Christian church in Seymour, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 11, at 2:00 o'clock.

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Seymour Herald - 14 September 1941

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Obituary

  Elmer E. Butler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paschal Thomas and Jane Butler, was born Nov. 2, 1866, in Appanoose county, Iowa and departed this life at his home in Seymour, Iowa, Sept. 9, 1941 at the age of 74 years, 10 months and seven days.

  On January 20, 1901, he was united in marriage to Minnie Barton and has lived his entire life in Appanoose and Wayne counties. He came to Seymour 26 years ago where he made his home until his passing.

  He was an energetic and honest man in his dealings with his fellow men. During his long life he won to himself a host of friends. He was always interested in everything that had to do with the upbuilding and betterment of his community.

  In March, 1922, he was elected member of the Seymour school board and remained a member for 17 years. In 1925 he was elected president and served in that capacity until his retirement in March, 1939.

  He was a loving husband, a good neighbor and true friend. He was loved, honored, and respected by his neighbors and friends.

  He leaves to mourn his passing, his loving companion, three brothers, Jesse Butler of Des Moines; Lafayette and Asa R. Butler of Seymour; three sisters, Mrs. Belinda Willis of Seymour; Mrs. Emma Hiatt of Centerville and Mrs. Verna Johnson of Silvis, Ill., other relatives and a host of friends.

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  Shall claim of death cause us to grieve.

  And make our courage faint or fall?

  Nay, let us faith and hope receive

  The rose still grows beyond the wall.

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Card of Thanks

  I wish to express my sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who were so kind and helpful to me during my recent bereavement. The many beautiful floral offerings and funeral services were all so much appreciated.

  Mrs. Elmer E. Butler

Harry Tharp, 1892-1981

Daily Iowegian - 16 April 1981

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  Harry Tharp, 88, a resident of Route 4, Unionville, Mo., died in St. Joseph Hospital, Centerville, Wednesday, April 15, 1981, following an illness of two years. He had been hospitalized since March 13. 

  Born September 11, 1892, in Avery, Iowa, he was the son of William and Rebecca Jane Stocker Tharp. He married Anna Mae Ewurs in Numa in 1913, and she preceded him in death in 1955.

  Mr. Tharp was a retired farmer and coal miner. He had farmed northwest of Mystic in the Griffinsville area, and in the Numa vicinity many years.  He had lived with his son in Missouri since 1967. He was a member of the Numa Christian Church.

  Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, one son, William Hall Tharp; two brothers, Homer Tharp and Winifred Tharp; one grandson and one great-granddaughter.

  Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Orville (Bernice) Butler and Mrs. Gale (Bessie) Hixenbaught, Plano rural route; one son, Burdett Tharp, Route 4, Unionville; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Sherman Tharp, Bettendorf; and Glen Tharp, Davenport.

  Memorials have been established to both the American Cancer Society and the Diabetes Foundation. His son died of diabetes. Memorials may be given at the funeral home.

  Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home in Centerville, with burial in Jerome Cemetery. The Rev. Orville Shriver of LaPlata, Mo., will officiate. Visitation will be Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Glendoris Bailey Buck, 1879-1962

Daily Iowegian - 25 June 1962

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Mrs. Buck Taken at 82

  Glendoris Irene Buck, 82, of Numa, Iowa, passed away Sunday, June 24, at the Golden Age Nursing Home, where she had been a patient for three weeks.

  Mrs. Buck was born in Princeton, Mo., the daughter of Jackson and [Delila] Ann McKern Bailey, and was married to Charley Ewurs who preceded her in death. Later she was married to Benjamin Otto Buck, who also preceded her in 1951. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Anna Mae; one son, Clarence; and one brother.  She is survived by a son, Paul Ewurs, Royal Lake, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Georgia Compton, of Franklin Grove, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Fry, Mrs. Hazel Ponsetto, Mrs. Mary Brown, all of Jerome, Iowa; ten grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

  Mrs. Buck had spent the past two winters with a granddaughter, Mrs. Bernice Butler, of 1808 South 16th.

  Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 26, at 2 p.m., from the Numa Christian Church with the Rev. Orval Walker officiating. Burial will be in the Jerome Cemetery. The body is at the Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home.

Anna Mae Ewurs Tharp, 1896-1955

Daily Iowegian - 29 January 1955

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Anna Mae Tharp Taken by Death

  Anna Mae Tharp, 58, of Numa, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Gale Hixenbaugh north of Plano Friday. She had been there for the past six weeks. Mrs. Tharp had been in failing health for some time but her death came suddenly.

  She was born in Appanoose County September 15, 1896, the daughter of Charles and Irene Ewuers. She united in marriage with Harry Tharp of Mystic rural route. 

  Mrs. B. O. Buck, of Numa, survives.

  There are three daughters who survive. They are Mrs. Orville Butler of Centerville, Mrs. Gale Hixenbaugh of Plano, and Burdette Tharp of Mystic rural route. Nine grandchildren survive.

  The following brothers and sisters also survive and are Paul Ewers, of Round Oak, Illinois, Mrs. Forrest Compton, of Franklin Grove, Illinois and Mrs. Bea Buck of Boone, Iowa.

  The body is at the Miller-Wehrle Funeral home and tentative plans for the funeral have been made but are not definite. The plans now are for services at the Christian Church in Numa Sunday and burial in the Jerome cemetery. 

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Census Records of Anna Mae Ewurs Tharp

--1910 U.S. Federal Census, Place: Bellair, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 1041.  [Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]

Mrs. Martha Hiatt Has 102nd Birthday

The Seymour Herald - 1 May 1947

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Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Butler, sons Gerald and Hiatt, and Mrs. Cora Ammons were in Centerville Sunday where they attended a birthday dinner in honor of Mrs. Martha Hiatt who celebrated her 102nd birthday.

There were 46 close relatives and friends in attendance at the dinner. Following the dinner, open house was held during the afternoon with more than 100 friends calling to offer congratulations. Ice cream and cake were served during open house.

Following open house, a large birthday cake was cut and relatives and close friends closed the day with a final get together.

Mrs. Hiatt is the grandmother of Gerald and Hiatt Butler.

Morlan Families Had 33rd Reunion

The Seymour Herald - 30 June 1955

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  The 33rd annual reunion of the Morlan families was held at the Webb Sales Pavilion east of Corydon Sunday, June 26, with 56 present.

  The noon dinner was served to Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Butler, Mrs. Belinda Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Darrah, E. A. Van Benthusen, all of Corydon, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Morlan and Sara and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Will Elam, Mr. and Mrs. Laten Atwell, Mr. and Mrs. Emmons Atwell and Lorene and Florence, all of Plano.

  Also Cecil Stephens of Chariton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baughman and Barbara and Michael and L. L. Morlan of Indianola, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hiatt, Mrs. Mae Robertson and Lona, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Morlan, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Elgin of Centerville, Ed Jeffries, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dixon and Emma, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith and Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thompson and Carla, Marilyn and Gary, all of Promise City, Tommy Demry, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Van Benthusen, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Robison, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Webb and Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Jeffries and Jay of Corydon. 

P. T. Butler, Farmer and Stockraiser

The History of Appanoose County, Iowa

[Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1878, page 611]

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  P. T. Butler, farmer and stockraiser, Sec. 8; P.O. Seymour; born in Jennings Co., Ind., in 1840; his father, John T., was born in Kentucky; removed to Indiana, where he was one of the early settlers. Married Miss Julia A. Brooks, who parents were from Virginia; when P. T. was 14 years of age, they came to this county, first settling in Independence Tp.; engaged in farming; hence to Monroe Co.; thence to Marion Co.; returned to this county; he died here June 21, 1872; P. T., at the age of 16, commenced working out by the month. In August, 1862, he married Miss Lucinda J. Martin [Morlan]; she was born in Putnam Co., Ind., Jan. 14, 1847; they have seven children -- William N., Elmer E., Julia B., L., Charles H., Jessie, Viola. Democratic. Has held office of Township Trustee; was School Treasurer for seven years. Owns 420 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. His grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier. 

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Past and Present of Appanoose County, Iowa

[Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1913] 

Volume I, page 397.

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  P. T. Butler, with his parents, John T. and Julia Butler, left the old home in Indiana in 1854, when the boy was but fourteen years of age. The family settled in this township [Independence] and began their new life on a farm. P. T. Butler married Lucinda J. Martin [Morlan] in 1862, located in Lincoln township and became a large landowner. 

Clara Marie Guffey Dixon, 1913-2000

Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune [MO] - 17 February 2000

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  Clara Marie Dixon, 86, of Green City, Mo., died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, at Milan Health Care Facility.

  She was born Nov. 26, 1913, in Jerome, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Stella Butler Guffey.

  On Jan. 20, 1931, she married Nolan Robert Dixon in Unionville. He survives of the home.

  Mrs. Dixon grew up in the Pennville Community and lived all of her lifetime in the Green City area. She was a member of the Green City Assembly of God Church.

  Survivors also include two daughters, Nelma Pigg of Green City and Cheryl Hayes of Milan; two sons, Dr. Darl Dixon of Brookfield and Dr. Rick Dixon of Okmulgee, Okla.; three brothers, Murl Guffey of Green City, Marvin Guffey of Minnesota and Kenneth Guffey of Wichita, Kan.; a sister, Reta Baldwin of Kirksville; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. 

  She was preceded in  death by her parents; a great-grandson, Aaron Burres; and two sisters, Irene McFarland and Arbilla Wilcox.

  Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000, in the Glenn E. Kent & Son Funeral Chapel in Green City. The Rev. Alan Coonfield will officiate. Burial will be at the Green Castle Cemetery.

  Music will be furnished by Madonna Noland, Audrey Jones, Elaine Frazier and Madge Reid.

  Pallbearers will be Greg Dixon, Rod Dixon, David Burris, Caleb Dixon, Bill Frazier and Cly Law.

  Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Pigg, Tyler Pigg and John Jobe.

  Arrangements are under the direction of the Glenn E. Kent & Son Funeral Home in Green City.

Paschal Thomas Butler, 72, 1840-1913

  Paschal T. Butler was born near Scipio, Jennings County, Indiana, December 13, 1840, and died May 15, 1913, aged 72 years, 5 months, 2 days.

  He moved with his parents to Iowa in 1853. He was united in marriage to Lucintha Jane Morlan on August 28, 1862. To them were born ten children, all of whom are living: Wm. Newton of Indianola, Iowa; Elmer E.; Belinda J. Willis; Lafayettee L.; Charles H. of Seymour, Iowa; Jesse E. of Centerville, Iowa; Viola Barton, Jerome, Iowa; Asa R., Seymour, Iowa; Emma E. Hiatt, Moravia, Iowa; Verna May Johnson, Seymour, Iowa.

Paschal Thomas Butler & Lucintha Jane Morlan Butler

  [P. T. and] his young wife settled near Milledgeville in Independence Township, Appanoose County, and in 1865 moved to Lincoln Township where they have resided ever since.  All the children and grandchildren are living and the wife who shared all his labors and was with him in the last moments of his life, survives him.  Deceased was a man of honor, true to his home and every obligation, loved and respected by all his acquaintances and endeared to his loved ones by ties that death cannot break.

  The community feels the loss of a citizen of ... worth and join one bereaved family in its grief for him.  It is not often that a man lives to see his family grow to maturity, married, happy, and he attain the age of three score years and ten, without a death in the family.  But this was the fortunate lot of the deceased. His is the first death in all the family.

  There was a short funeral service held at the late home, conducted by A. F. Clemons yesterday, May 16, at 10 a.m. The funeral proper was conducted by Elder Jones at the Union Church and the body was laid to rest in the Jones Cemetery near by [South Fork Township, Wayne County, Iowa]. A large company of friends of the family accompanied the remains to its last resting place.

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Card of Thanks

  We wish to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness and assistance at the death and funeral of our husband and father, P. T. Butler, and also for many beautiful flowers.

  -- Mrs. P. T. Butler, W. N. Butler, E. E. Butler, Mrs. John Willis, L. L. Butler, C. H. Butler, J. E. Buter, Mrs. Joe Barton, A. R. Butler, Mrs. Clyde Hyatt, and Mrs. Carl Johnson.

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Paschal T. Butler's Farm in Lincoln Township

Plat Map of Northeastern Lincoln Township 1896

North West Publishing Company

Plat Map of Northeastern Lincoln Township 1908

W. E. Walter & Co., Des Moines, Iowa

Plat Map of Northeastern Lincoln Township 1915

Midland Map Company, Knoxville, Iowa

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  The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution of the above obituary and picture to The Jerome Journal by Leona Patton of Loveland, Colorado. 

Viola Butler Barton, 1877-1928

  Mrs. W. J. [Viola Butler] Barton passed away at her home, 628 North Seventh street, Centerville, Iowa, Sunday, December 9th [1928] at 8:45 a.m., after a lingering illness, at the age of 51 years, 8 months and 8 days.

  Mrs. Barton was born April 1, 1877, at Seymour, Iowa. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. T. [Paschal Thomas] Butler.

Viola Butler Barton

  She was united in marriage to W. J. [William Joseph] Barton, March 4, 1897. To this union were born seven children, one having preceded her in death.  She is survived by her husband, W. J. Barton and six children: Mrs. Gail Felkner of Centerville, Bermus Barton of Cheyenne, Wyo., Harlan Barton of Wallace Kansas, Miriam, Willard and Butler Barton of Centerville; also her age mother, Mrs. P. T. Butler [Lucintha Jane Morlan], six brothers, Newton of Indianola, Elmer, Lafe, and Charley of Seymour, Jesse of Des Moines, Asa of Seymour, and three sisters, Mrs. Linda Willis of Seymour, Mrs. Emma Hiatt of Centerville, and Mrs. Verna Johnson of Seymour, and a host of other relatives and friends.  Mrs. Barton was a loving wife and mother, and no service as too great for her to render to her family. Of a retiring nature she sought to make the home life pleasant for her family and also to give assistance in whatever form she could to her neighbors and friends. 

  She united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Jerome many years ago and has lived a consistent christian life and found comfort in her Savior who died for her--and passed away rejoicing in his hope.

  Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at Jerome, Iowa, Tuesday, December 11, 1928 at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. H. Krenmyer.

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  The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution of the above obituary, picture and funeral card to The Jerome Journal by Leona Patton of Loveland, Colorado.