Surviving her in the immediate family are her two sons, F.M. Young of Chicago, and William Young of Lincoln. Both sons and their families were here for the funeral services.

A more complete sketch of her life will be published later.

-OBITUARY- JOHN ULRICH

John Ulrich died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Herbert in Hopkins, Mo., at 8:35 o'clock, Wednesday evening July 1, 1925. The funeral services were held, Friday morning, July 3, at the home of his sister, Mrs. C.H. Moser, conducted by Rev. C.W. Fletcher, assisted by the Rev. Paul G. Luce. Interment was made in the Lexington cemetery.

John Ulrich, son of Jacob and Frannie Farner Ulrich, was born in Upper Sandusky Ohio, May 30, 1857. He was one of a family of 12 children. In 1875, when 18 years of age, and after the death of his parents, he moved to Bedford with his sister and her husband. Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Moser, and had resided here ever since. In 1878 he was united in marriage to Irene Widenor, at Hopkins, Mo. To this union were born four children, all of whom survive. They are Mrs. Fred Herbert of Hopkins, Mo., John H. Ulrich of Centerville, Iowa; Elmer E. Ulrich of Humbolt, la, and Mrs. Thos. Hosman of Bedford. He is also survived by his sister, Mrs. Moser, a niece, Mrs. Enoch Larison of Bedford, 21 grandchildren, a great grandson and a number of nieces and nephews in Ohio.

When a young man he united with the Baptist church. Mr. Ulrich was a hard working man and had been employed by W.F. Evans for about 30 years. He had been in failing health for the past year.

-OBITUARY- J.A. MINOR

Joseph A. Minor, son of John and Martha Minor, was born in Monroe county, Ohio, June 1st, 1844. At eleven years of age he, with his parents, came to Fairfield Iowa, and at eighteen he enlisted in Company F of the Third Iowa Volunteer Calvary serving with this organization for more than three years. Mr. Minor located in Bedford, Iowa, May 30th, 1879, making his home here ever since, and here January 11th, 1882 he was married to Miss Emma Chapman. For years Mr. Minor held the office of local postmaster, and was also active in the Masonic Fraternity and the Presbyterian church of which he was a member.

For some time previous to his death he was aware of the disease-arterial sclerosis-to which he finally succumbed, the end coming July 1st, 1925. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Chapman Minor; one sister, Mrs. P.E. Smith of St. Joseph, Mo; a brother, Charles of the same city, and a number of nieces and nephews and also a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the late home of the diseased, conducted by the pastor of the local Presbyterian church, Mrs. Beryl Paschal and Guy Thompson singing appropriate hymns. Interment given in the mansoleum in Fairview cemetery,July 3rd, 1925, the Masonic burial service being conducted by Kenneth Stephens.

-OBITUARY- MRS. W.D. MCMASTERS

Mrs. Olive McMasters, wife of W.D. McMasters, and daughter of V.P. and Olive Lewis was born November 9, 1865 in Austin, Minn. She came with her parents to Missouri as a child. She was married to W.D. McMasters in 1894 and four children were born to them, Glen Lewis, Sarah Ruth, Earnest Eugene and Mary Esther. In early life she was converted in a revival meeting held in the Baptist church at Hopkins, uniting with the Presbyterian church of the same place, later transfering her membership to the Hazel Dell Baptist church.

She passed away July 2, 1925, leaving to mourn their loss, her husband and four children, three step children, five sisters and four brothers. Services were held last Sunday July 5th, at the Hazel Dell church, with Rev. C.W. Fletcher in charge assisted by the choir of his church. Burial was in the Hopkins cemetery.

-2 July 1925 Bedford Free Press

- WM. MARR, J. MINOR, & J. ULRICH DEAD- Wm. J. Marr 72 years of age, died at his home in Polk twp., last Sunday morning, June 28th, the end coming quite suddenly, due to heart trouble. He had been in Bedford the day before, it is said, looking after business matters and being in his usual good health,

The funeral was held at the High Prairie ME church Tuesday afternoon, June 30th, conducted by the Rev. Paul G. Luce of the First Presbyterian church of Bedford. Guy Thompson, Beryl Rhoads, William Wilkins, Mrs. Harry Ash and Mrs. K.B. Paschall at the piano, assisted in the service with the hymns, "Rock of Ages" and "0h Think of the Home Over There". Burial was given in the Siam cemetery. Mr. Marr was born in Dane county, Wisconsin April 28, 1853, the son of John and Jane Marr who were born in Scotland. They came to Dane county in 1849, later moving to Columbia county, Ohio and still later to Taylor county, Iowa, where deceased had resided since 1869. Two brothers, Thomas and Robert, and a sister Ellen, survive him. The parents, one brother and one sister, preceded him. The family is noted for its honesty, frugality, and business acumen. Having accumulated during their years of united effort in farming and stock raising several thousand acres of land in this county and a large amount of personal property. Besides the two brothers and a sister, William Marr is survived by a nephew,John Meikle of Colorado Springs, and three nieces, Mrs. R.W. Shaw of Beardstown, Ill.,Mrs. O.K. Fletcher of Boulder, Colo., and Miss Jane Meikle of Pasedena, Calif.

JOE MINOR-Joe Minor, past 81 years of age, died at his home here Wednesday July 1, after an illness of several weeks of paralysis. He had been ailing for several weeks and had been bed fast for a little over a week. The end came about five o'clock yesterday.

The funeral will be held tomorrow Friday July 3rd at 2:30 o'clock at the home conducted by the Rev. Paul G. Luce of the Presbyterian church and the body will be places in the mausoleum. Mr. Minor has been a resident of Bedford 46 years. He was a veteran of the Civil War, had been active in various lines of business here and was always actively interested in the upbuilding of the community and in leanding his help to its worthy activities. A more complete sketch of his life will be published in our next issue.

JJOHN ULRICH-John Ulrich another old resident of this community, died Wednesday July 1, at 8:35 pm at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Herbert, at Hopkins after an illness of several weeks from Bright's disease.

The funeral will be held tomorrow Friday, July 3rd, at 10 o'clock am at the homeof his sister Mrs. Cris Moser, and interment will be in the Lexington cemetery.

Rev. C.W. Fletcher of the Baptist church will have charge of the services. Mr. Ulrich was past 68 years of age and had been a resident of this community for 50 years. Fuller details of his life will be given next week.

-SAMUEL SHACKELFORD IS DECD-

r'On last Sunday, May 31st, after a lingering illness at his residence, 780 East 41st Street, Samuel Shackelford, well known and highly respected citizen passed to his reward.

Mr. Shackelford was born in the state of Kentucky December 1848 making his age 76 years and six months. At a later date he moved to Iowa, still following his chosen effort as a farmer. He was industrious, frugal and earned for himself a competence.

Born in slavery, he served in the war of rebellion as a soldier. He attained only a meager education consisting of three months in a country school yet such was his make-up that he made good to the utmost.

Mr. Shackelford married early in life and lived with his first wife 41 years when she passed away. Coming to Los Angeles, 15 years ago. After six and a half years he again married, which widow he leaves to mourn his loss, also two sons J.H. Shackelford, well known realty dealer, Johnny Shackelford and a daughter, Mrs. M. McKnight.

Mr. Shackelford was a public spirited citizen, who took a keen interest in all things which stood for the advancement of the race, and always gave his unselfish devotion to such efforts. He was a staunch member of the First A.M.E. church, from which place the funeral rites were held on last Wednesday, when a large concourse of friends turned out to pay their last respects. A host of friends join with the widow, sons, and daughter, in this their sad hour of sorrow. -California Eagle

-ATHELSTAN NOTES-Mr. and Mrs. CM. King attended the funeral of Mrs. Pearl Ledgerwood at Blockton, Thursday. They also visited a short while at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Fred Scott.

-25 JUNE 1925 Bedford Free Press

- SHARPSBURG

The five month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Holland died Monday morning of last week. Funeral was held at the home Wednesday at nine o'clock. The remains were laid to rest in the New Market cemetery.

-CONWAY ITEMS-Mrs. J.K. Grubb and granddaughter, Estle, went to Lenox Saturday night for a visit with her mother, and to attend the funeral of her aunt Mrs. Lucey Copeland which was held Sunday afternoon, J.K. and son Glade and family drove up Sunday afternoon, all returning home that evening.

-GRAVITY ITEMS- Dorothy Davis, ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis, died last Tuesday morning in the hospital at Omaha. Funeral services was held Friday afternoon from the Methodist church here, of which she was a member.

-Mrs. W.P. Savage died early last Tuesday, morning after about three weeks illness. The funeral was held from her home Thursday afternoon Rev. Warrior preaching the sermon.

-Albert Lunde and wife of Shenandoah drove over Friday and attended the Dorothy Davis funeral. Audrey Taylor returned home with them for a few days visit.

-Riley Lee's father, died last Monday at the home of his son, Oda Lee near Lewisburg, Kansas. The body was brought here, funeral was held in Christian church Wednesday afternoon, burial in Ladoga cemetery. Mr. Lee was 92 years of age.

-OBITUARY-WILLIAM HENRY LEE- William Henry Lee was born in Danville, 111., July 8, 1833, and died at the home of his son in Lewisburg, Kansas June 15, 1925,age 91 years, 11 months, and 7 days.He came to Taylor county in the year 1874, and settled on a farm southeast of Gravity, where he resided until I894, when he moved to Texas. He came to Kansas in 1907 where he spent the remaining days of his life. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Mary Dick in 1857. To this union ten children were born, one daughter having died in infancy, and one son Ira, passed from this life in June 1886.

He was a member of the Church of Christ, and served this congregation as Elder for a number of years. He was ever faithful in attendance and loyal to the Church. To him the Bible was a Holy Book through which God spoke to His children. Upon it he built his home; it's teachings guided his life; it's promises sustained and comforted him; and he has entered into the fellowship of immortals, with his living faith confirmed and justified.

Four daughters and four sons survive him. They are: Mrs. Eunice Moore of Three Lakes, Washington; Mrs. Jennie Reynolds of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Ida Scales of San Antonio, Texas; Mrs. Essie Mills, of Dallas, Texas; Levi and Carey Lee of Paola, Kansas; Oda Lee of Lewisburg, Kansas, and Riley Lee of Gravity, Iowa. Truely, a good man has departed but his memory will be cherished by those who knew him, and the sweet fellowship renewed in the Celestial Land. Funeral services were conducted by Chas. A. Burkhart from the Gravity Church of Christ, Wednesday, June 17th at 2 o'clock. Interment was made in the Ladoga Cem.

-0BITUARY -MRS. MAUDE BAILIE HAMILTON- Maude E. Bailie, daughter of William and Nancy Bailie, was born in Jackson twp., Taylor county, Iowa July 29, 1876. Following an uneventful girlhood she was married Oct 16, 1901, to Earnest Hamilton of the same neighborhood. For the last ten or twelve years of her life, Mrs. Hamilton had suffered from a slowly increasing weakness, and for the last two years had been unable to walk, relief from this sore affliction coming just at noon June 18th, 1925.

The deceased is survived by her husband and two sisters, Mrs. Walker McCormick of Amarillo,Texas and Mrs. Roy Meikle of Bedford.

Services and interment given at Forest Grove Chapel under the minstry of the Rev. Paul G. Luce assisted by members of the choir.