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Chase County Obituaries
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Matthews, Isaac The funeral services for Isaac Matthews were held at his late home Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock conducted by Rev. Schooley of the M E Church. He was laid to rest in the cemetery east of town.
He was born in Pennsylvania, Jul 23, 1827, and died Sep 7 1907. Mr Matthews was one of the oldest settlers here, coming here in the fall of the year 1873.
Before coming to Strong City, he was a prosperous merchant in Easton, Mo., and was also a notable figure in St. Joe.
He followed the painter's trade for many years after coming here, but for the past five or six years has been practically an invalid.
A few years ago he adopted the Christian Science faith and has been a praying man ever since.
He leaves an aged wife. His grandchildren Conductor Chas. Hildebrand of Emporia and Mrs. Lillian Kennedy of Dennison Texas were here to attend the services.
Chase County Leader News, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, Sep 7 1907
by Lorna Marvin
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