Annan, John and Abraham Pfander - In The journal of this issue the death of two pioneer citizens of Page county— John Annan, who died at his home in Clarinda, Sunday, March 25, and Abraham Pfander, who passed away in this city, Tuesday, March 27. Both were of German extraction. Mr. Annan was 78 years of age on Washington's birthday of this year; Mr. Pfander was 84 years of age the 24th of last September. Both came to Page county in an early day— Mr. Annan in 1855, Mr. Pfander in 1853. Both were successful farmers, and both had retired from active life. Mr. Pfander had been in feeble health for some years before his death. Mr. Annan's loss of health was of more recent date. Up to a few months before he died he was up and around, looking after his affairs as usual. In the years of activities he acquired a large acreage of land in the vicinity of Clarinda and was one of the largest land owners in Page county. He was a very practical man; when he gave advice it was good. In manner he was most pleasant to meet. He was kind to the poor. His character will linger in the hearts of his friends and acquaintances as one highly esteemed. His word was as good as his bond; so too was that of Mr. Pfander, and he, too left behind him a good record and a good name. A host of friends knew Mr. Pfander by the affectionate term of "Uncle Abe."

CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 29, 1917