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Clayton D. Flickinger

Clayton D. Flickinger, a resident of Black Hawk county for 76 years, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at his home on Hammond avenue, a mile south of the Waterloo city limits, after a long illness. He was 79 years old.

Clayton Flickinger was born Mar. 21, 1858, in Somerset county, Penn., son of James and Caroline Flickinger. He came to Iowa with his parents when he was three years old, settling in Orange township.

On Dec. 31, 1881 he was married to Mary C. Strickler at the present home. Mr. Flickinger farmed for many years, retiring in 1902. He was a member of the First Brethren church, Waterloo.

Surviving are the wife; a daughter, Mr. Oliver G. Smith, 1312 Williston avenue; a sister, Mrs. E. B. Miller, Orange township; a brother, John, Tracy, Minn.; four grandchildren, Mrs. Ruth Hauser, 118 Williston avenue, Mrs. Lavelle Smith, 644 Eleventh street west, Mrs. E. M. Luhm, Duluth, Minn., and Virginia Smith at the Flickinger home; five great grandchildren.

A daughter, Bertha, preceded him in death.

A private prayer service for the family will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kearns Garden chapel, followed by services at 2 p.m. at First Brethren church. The family asks flowers not be sent.

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Death called one of the county's best known and greatly loved citizens Monday, July 2, 1934 after a long fight for life during which time the deceased, Jacob Thomas, never gave up hope for life and health. His passing was a distinct loss to the community in which he had stood so loyally for right during his life. Funeral services were held Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m., July 4, at the Church of the Brethren in Mt. Etna, conducted by his brother in the ministry, Rev. Harry E. Rogers. Interment was made in the Mt. Etna Cemetery.

Jacob Thomas, son of Abram and Elizabeth Thomas was born in Mt. Etna, Iowa, December 3, 1885 and departed this life at his home in Mt. Etna, Iowa, July 2, 1934 aged 48 years, and 7 months. On January 28, 1912 he was united in marriage to Miss Clare Arnold. Most of his life has been spent in this community. He was converted in the Pratt meeting in Corning in October of 1915, and has since been a conscientious Christian man. Soon after his conversion he united with the Progressive Brethren Church and took the lead in organizing a Sunday School, where he worked faithfully until 1924, when the two churches were united in Mt. Etna. He still continued to be a leader, especially with the young people, whom he loved and encouraged so much. He proved to be a great teacher in the Sunday School and young people's work. On September 26, 1926 he was called to the ministry and later he and his wife spent one winter in Bethany bible School in Chicago preparing for the ministry. His great desire was to be of use to his maker in the salvation of the lost.

His father, mother and two half-sisters, Mrs. Cena Sterns and Mrs. Isabel Johnston preceded him in death. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Louisa Beckwith and Mrs. Carlie Steward; a large number of nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends who regret his passing.

Adams County Free Press, July 5, 1934, page 12.

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Abraham Fike Thomas, whose death was mentioned in our last issue, died Wednesday, March 27, 1912, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Francena Stearns, near Mt. Etna, at about 8 o'clock. He passed away quite suddenly from hemorrhage of the brain. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at the Dunkard church, conducted by Rev. S. Bucklew, and the body was laid to rest in the Dunkard cemetery. Uncle Abe, as he was familiarly, known, was born In Brandouville, West Virginia, October 15, 1830 to Abraham Michael Thomas and Elizabeth Fike. He grew to manhood in the place of his birth and was there married to Miss Louisa Thomas on the 7th of February, 1855. Alter residing in the old home about five years Mr. and Mrs. Thomas came to Iowa, locating near Mt. Etna. May I8, I860, Mrs. Thomas died. Three children were born to this union, one son who died, and two daughters, Mrs. Francena Stearns and Mrs. Isabel Johnston, both of the vicinity of Mt. Etna. February 21, 1861, Mr. Thomas was united in

marriage with Miss Elizabeth Fees, who passed from this life in 1880. Some three years later, April 9, 1883, Mr. Thomas was again married, the bride being Miss Elizabeth Chaney. To this union, three children were born of whom Mrs. Louisa Beckwith and Jacob Thomas, residing near Mt. Etna survive their parents. The wife and mother died February 14, 1888. Being one of the pioneers of this county Mr Thomas had seen many changes since he located here. He had succeeded in getting a goodly share of this world's goods and at the time of his death he owned about 400 acres of land in Adams county. Mr. Thomas was the first grocer in Mt. Etna, starting and conducting a store there and hauling his goods from Des Moines. He was owner of the mill in Mt. Etna for a time. Mr. Thomas was a gentleman, who made friends with all with whom he came in contact and he was ever ready to lend assistance when needed. He will be missed by many friends.

Adams County Free Press, April 3, 1912, page 1.

Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900:

GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LIC

WARBLE, JACOB CLINTON SHOEMAKER, EVA IRENA OGLE 10/25/1883 001/ 6433.

Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900:

GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LIC

STROCK, MARTIN L WARBLE, HARRIET CLARE CARROLL 12/02/1886 B/ 79 3139.

Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900:

GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LIC

WARBLE, OSCAR ANDERSON, SELMA SOPHIA WARREN 06/09/1898 E/ 66.

Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900

GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LIC

Hufford, Reuben(S/O Andrew&Sarah) Warble, Katie(D/O Aaron&Mary) Ogle 09/30/1897 002/ 9098.