Death Notices

Contributed 2005 by Shirley Brier

Died. Saturday morning, October 16, 1884. Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. HALL. Aged about 5 months. Funeral service Sabbath morning at the residence of the parents. - Clark County Clipper, October 23, 1884

Jesse KUHN died at his father's place, seven miles southeast of Ashland of consumption, on Monday morning, January 25. He had been stirring around the day before and planning for the future, and his death was very sudden and unlooked for. He leaves a wife and parents to mourn his sudden death. - Clark County Clipper, January 28, 1886

Died. Last Sunday at 9:30 o'clock, Mrs. A. Bennett quietly breathed her last. Mrs. BENNETT was born in Monroe county, Ohio, September 28th, 1846, and died upon her forty third birthday, she was married to Mr. A. Bennett at Wheeling, W. Va., September 28th, 1870. Six children were born to them, two died, and four living. Mrs. Bennett has always been a devoted Christian an indulgent mother, and a good wife. Mr. Bennett settled on Crooked Creek in 1879. They resided there two years, then moved to Garden City. While superintending the planting of trees in the yard, she caught cold and had a severe congestive chill, which resulted in pneumonia; she was ill only five days. The funeral took place Monday at 2 o'clock at the family residence, Rev. F. E. Shelton of Dodge City officiating. The Clipper lends its sympathies to the bereaved family. - Clark County Clipper, April 1, 1886

The four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. CARSTON died in the eastern part of town Sunday, January 7. Rev. C. R. Robinson held an appropriate funeral service on Monday. The bereaved parents are almost entire strangers here, but they have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. - Clark County Clipper, January 13, 1887

Died. At the residence of C. C. Clonneh, April 1, 1887, Rebecca LAURENCE, aged 72 years, 9 months and 8 days. The deceased was a native of Kentucky, removed to Missouri in 1881. She was a member of the Baptist church from girlhood. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. M. Sanderlin. - Clark County Clipper, April 7, 1887

A. MAXWELL died at Minneola last Thursday after an illness of three weeks. The causes seem to have been complicated, but chiefly heart trouble. Mr. Maxwell was 76 years old and had been an honored citizen of this county for many years. The remains were laid to rest in the Minneola cemetery. The relatives have the sympathy of the community. - Clark County Clipper, April 15, 1898

News was received here Tuesday of the death of Miss Augusta GIBSON at Protection on that day. Full particulars are not at our command. Miss Gibson was a very estimable young lady, and had many friends in this city who will sorrow at the sad news of her early demise. - Clark County Clipper, April 15, 1898

The little 5 month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Tarl SAWYERS died Wednesday night. It had been very low with whooping cough which terminated in spinal meningitis, causing convulsions. The community will deeply sympathize with the bereaved parents, as this is the second of their babies to have leave them. - Clark County Clipper, May 13, 1898

Card of Thanks. We desire to express our sincere thanks to the friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our little one, and for their tender sympathy. May they be spared the sorrow. Mrs. and Mrs. S. W. SAWYER. - Clark County Clipper, May 20, 1898

Joseph, the infant son of Mrs. Sallie MURPHY departed this life Saturday morning, June 18, 1898. The little fellow had been ill for about two weeks. Mrs. Murphy has the profound sympathy of the entire community in this hour of trial; as it seems that her grief's multiply. The very heaviest clouds cast by the demise of a husband still hang drearily over her, and now the taking away of the little one seems to be too much for one. - Clark County Clipper, June 24, 1898

Mike Sughrue received a telegram Wednesday morning that Mrs. Sughrue's father, Mr. William WALTERS had just passed away at Atchison. Mr. Walters was 77 years old and was a respected citizen. Mrs. Sughrue went to Atchison Thursday morning to attend the funeral ceremonies on Friday. - Clark County Clipper, June 24, 1898

Card of Thanks. We desire to extend our sincere thanks to the kind friends who assisted us caring for our Angel baby during the recent sickness and death. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. PUGH. - Clark County Clipper, August 19, 1898

George I. HAMILTON was born in Johnson county, Kansas, Dec. 9th, 1878 and departed this life at Englewood, Kansas, August 27th, 1897 (1898), aged 19 years, 7 months and 12 days. The funeral services were conducted by the pastor, E. T. Julian, after which he was laid to rest in the Englewood cemetery. The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad hour of bereavement. - Clark County Clipper, September 2, 1898

Mrs. CURRIER, mother of E. W. Currier died at the home of her son last Saturday at 9 o'clock P. M. aged 86 years. She had been an invalid for many years, suffering from a cancer in her face and her demise had been expected for a long time. In the demise of "Grandma" Currier, as she was often called, one of the earth's unfortunates passes the portals into rest leaving only the example of a mistake as a shining mark. - Clark County Clipper, October 21, 1898

Mrs. F. M. Arnold has received the information that Lillian, the seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. EPSEY, died at their home in Virgil, O. T. (Oklahoma Territory) last Saturday. Later, Mrs. Arnold received word this (Thursday) morning that one of the little boys died Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock and the other at 12 o'clock, There have been six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Espey and they are now all laid to rest. The people of Ashland who were acquainted with Mr. and Mrs. Espey will learn with much regret of that sad bereavement and sympathize with them deeply. - Clark County Clipper, October 21, 1898

In Memoriam of F. W. WAKEMAN. Hall of the "Old Flag Post" No. 394. G. A. R. Minneola, Kansas, Oct. 22, 1898.
Whereas; in view of the loss we have sustained by the death of Comrade F. W. Wakeman and of the still greater loss sustained by those who were near and dearest to him. Therefore be it.
Resolved that it is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed to say that in lamenting his removal from us, we mourn the loss of one who was a most true and loyal Comrade and one whose pure loyalty was such as to command the love and respect of all who knew him.
Resolved that we sincerely condole with the widow and Orphans of the Deceased and the dispensation with which it hath pleased the divine Master to affect them and commend him to Him who doeth all things for the best and whose chastisements are in mercy.
Resolved that the post be draped in mourning for the usual time and that these Resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Post.
Resolved that these resolutions be printed in the county paper and a copy of the same be sent to the family of the deceased.
Martin Lanam, F. H. Lambrock, Geo. Carbaugh, Jesse Roberts, Jos. Crouch, Commander.
- Clark County Clipper, October 28, 1898

Died of Diphtheria, Lillian Westfall ESPEY, October 15, 1898, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Espey, of Virgil, Okla. Lillian was od a lovable disposition and by her beautiful character displayed a peculiar knowledge of this life and of the Spiritual life. She was much beloved by all who knew her, and she was the sunshine of those around her.
Frank P. ESPEY died October 18, 1898, at his late home, Virgil, Okla., of diphtheria, aged 5 years.
H. B. Flynn ESPEY, died October 17, 1898, Virgil, Okla., at his late home, of diphtheria.
Frank and Hal as they were commonly known, were two bright boys, of cheerful, obedient dispositions and were soon called to follow their sister whom they grieved so for. The above mentioned bereavement is a great blow to their sorrowing parents who are joined in their hour of grief by a large circle of friends and neighbors. A Friend. - The Alva Courier, Alva, O. T. Nov. 11, 1898.

Mr. George G. GABBERT departed this life, at his home near Gate City, Oklahoma on Tuesday, January 10, at 12:30 o'clock, of pneumonia fever. Aged 82 years and five days. Mr. Gabbert has lived in this western country for a number of years and was one of the most highly respected citizens, leaving a host of personal friends. - Clark County Clipper, January 13, 1899

A man by the name of W. R. WILSON died near Brule last Friday. - Clark County Clipper, June 19, 1902

Card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. POTTER have asked us to kindly thank all those who so kindly assisted them in many ways during the brief life of their little one, and who, since its death have strengthened them with their sincere sympathy. - Clark County Clipper, November 6, 1902

Mrs. BISSELL, who has been sick for a long time, was taken from our midst Tuesday night. The Death Angel called her to a better world where no more sorrow or pain will be her lot. She leaves a husband, two sons and many relatives and friends to mourn her loss, but it is God's will not ours. - Clark County Clipper, February 11, 1904

The body of Mrs. DUCKWORTH was brought up from beyond the river Tuesday she having died of consumption. Deceased was the divorced wife of Chas. Miller, a son of J. W. Miller, who was sent to the pen several years ago for murder. After his conviction the wife secured a divorce and married Duckworth, who recently died of consumption. She leaves eight children to mourn her death. She just came to this country the 9th. inst., to visit relatives. - Clark County Clipper, August 16, 1906

A young man named William RICHARDSON, 17 or 18 years old, who lived with his parents on the M. C. Campbell ranch south east of town, was accidentally shot and killed last Friday. He had started to the field with a wagon and hay-rack, and seeing some geese on the field, concluded to take the gun, a rifle or very large caliber. The gun in some manner fell through the hay frame, and the boy in catching it by the muzzle to draw it back, struck the hammer in some way that caused it to discharge. The ball struck in the thigh and ranges upward through the body, finally landing in the shoulder. Of course there was no hope of recovery from such a wound. He died the next day and was buried in the cemetery at Protection. - Clark County Clipper, February 14, 1907

The Death Angel's Visit.
We are grieved this week to have to record the departure to the unknown of two little angels. Little Lynn, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. ROSS, died last Friday, the 24th, and was laid to rest in the Ashland Cemetery last Saturday. Miss Ankenman preaching the funeral sermon.
Little Gladys ALLMON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Allmon, died last Sunday and the little body was laid to rest Monday. Gladys was a sweet little girl but was always rather frail. She was about two years old. Rev. Mr. Rose preached the funeral sermon.
The bereaved ones of each family have the sympathy of the entire community in this hour of bereavement, and especially of those who have little ones of their own whose departure would sorely grieve. - Clark County Clipper, May 30, 1907

Francis H. SCHELL, at one time a resident in the Lexington neighborhood, died at his home in Woodward county the 1st inst. Mr. Schell was a respected citizen while he lived in this county and the Woodward News says he was the same respected citizen of Oklahoma. He was born in Indiana April 19, 1839. He moved to Illinois where he lived till 1878, then removing to Iowa, and in 1884 came to Clark county where he lived until the opening of the Cherokee Strip in 1893. He leaves the good wife, Amanda, and the son, Robert, of Jett, Oklahoma, also the granddaughters, Helen and Hazel Hart, daughters of I. W. hart. Mrs. Hart died last year. - Clark County Clipper, September 12, 1907

A child of Mr. KIBBY, of Englewood, died last week from the bite of a snake, presumed to have been a viper. Dr. Cliuger was called to administer to the little one, but it seems that his actions were unsatisfactory to the citizens, so much so that it is reported that he left the town on a freight train. - Clark County Clipper, October 24, 1907

Col. C. D. PERRY Killed in an Auto Wreck. The following is a letter from Hon. John A. Edwards giving the particulars of the tragic death of Col. C. D. Perry, formerly of Englewood, but recently of Riverside, California. The letter was written by L. D. Cravens of Englewood, who kindly phoned it to this paper this morning. The letter follows:

King City, Cal., July 4th, 1908.

"Col. Perry died to night. He joined Helen and I off the coast from Ventura Monday. He and Mrs. Perry were in the automobile. We have been skirting the coast for over 800 miles, stopping at the different beaches and resorts. It has been a delightful and a joyous trip until tonight.

I have never seen him happier. We left El Paso Del Robles this morning. The car was decorated with flags and bunting, enthusiasm at highest tense, tonight it is crepe. We lunched at three o'clock near a bridge. During the respite the steam lowered. We started but could not make the grade across the canyon. While waiting for the steam to rise, Helen and her mother walked ahead. As soon as we had power I was instructed to go to the rear and push. Col. opened the throttle and put on full steam, touched the reverse lever instead of the forward, causing the car to come back instead of forward. It came crushing into the rail and over into the canyon below. I rolled the car off of him and carried him to the shade. He was apparently uninjured, only stunned.

We applied alcohol externally and internally, and applied towels until the doctor came. A passing automobile carried us to town. He failed to rally, so we secured another doctor and nurse. They continued applications and restoratives of all kinds but failed to revive his pulse or stimulate his heart. In an hour, he had expired. It is sad tonight, L__, and it is desolate. We are in a little Mexican town, 300 miles from home, not a casket nor an embalmer in town. We start for Riverside tomorrow." - Clark County Clipper, July 9, 1908

The little boy baby of Mr. and Mrs. Lee ALLMON died Tuesday at 1 o'clock. This was one of the twins, a boy and a girl reported last week. The parents did not know it was ill until it awakened about noon with a spasm. The doctor was called but the little soul was gone. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community, for it seems that they have more than their share of grief.
- Clark County Clipper, July 16, 1908

Dr. John E. SOMBART died at Wichita the 7th, after undergoing an operation for appendicitis. Dr. Sombart was tried in this city for the killing of one Mr. Murphy in Coldwater. He was acquitted. The killing of Murphy did more to divide the town of Coldwater than any other factor, and the town has never recovered from the effects. - Clark County Clipper, July 16, 1908

Died, at his home in Bucklin about three o'clock p.m., August the 2nd, 1908, Elijah WHIPPLE, aged 73 years, 3 months and nineteen days. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. C. E. Williams and interment took place in the Bucklin cemetery. Elijah Whippie and wife had been living on a ranch south of Bucklin in Clark county for the past twenty years until about a year ago when his health having failed to such an extent that he could not look after the work on the ranch, they moved to Bucklin, and thinking that by laying aside all care his health might improve. But the hope he has been gradually declining day by day until last Sunday he quietly passed to the other shore. Mr. and Mrs. Whippie never had any children of their own, they have an adopted daughter, Mrs. Hamilton of Hutchinson. She and he husband were with him at the time of his death. He leaves a devoted wife seventy years old, to travel the remainder of life's journey alone. - Bucklin Co. in Dodge Republican. - Clark County Clipper, August 13, 1908

Geo. Grimes received word Sunday that his sister, Mrs. C. RUSH, died at Coffeyville Saturday evening. He drove to Bucklin and took the train for Coffeyville at once. - Clark County Clipper, September 3, 1908

Card of Thanks. We wish to thank those who so kindly assisted during the illness and death of our little daughter. W. W. RAYMOND and Family. - Clark County Clipper, December 24, 1908

Mrs. Henry WELLBORN of Englewood, died last Sunday of appendicitis. Mrs. Wellborn was well known by many Ashland people and she had a large number of friends here. She and her husband went from here to Englewood last December when the Ashland Leader was taken to that place. We have not been able to get an obituary notice but we, with the entire city and community, extend our full sympathy to her loved ones. - Clark County Clipper, June 24, 1909

Lillie DAILY. Card of Thanks. We desire through the columns of the Clipper to extend to the many friends who so kindly rendered assistance during the illness of our beloved little Lillie, and so kindly assisted in laying the little body to rest after death. We thank those who so kindly share our grief and offered words of consolation. We desire to thank kindly the doctors who tried to save her life and the Minister who spoke words of consolation over the dear body. Frank E. Daily and wife. - Ashland Clipper, January 16, 1913

A Distressing Accident. While working around the machinery of the Farmers Elevator at Englewood the 2nd inst. Floyd RIFNER in some way got his sleeve caught on the shafting and had his clothing torn off, taking with it the left arm which was pulled from the socket at the shoulder. The unfortunate young man was attended by Doctors Hawley of Englewood and Ireland of Ashland, but they could do little. He was taken the next morning to the hospital at Wichita where he died a few days later. - Ashland Clipper, July 10, 1913

Grandma EDWARDS passed away at her home south of town Tuesday evening. On account of so much rain and it being low land and the road not graded in that direction, have not been able to get any definite word from there. Mr. Lowry had great difficulty in getting there Tuesday evening. Mr. Cole had to meet him with a team when he had gone as far as he could with his car. The undertaker was unable to get to Englewood until the freight came through Wednesday morning. - Clark County Clipper, August 4, 1927

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