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Henry Green Ainsworth, was born at Cape Vincent, Jefferson county, New York, August 30, 1825, departed this life at Ashland, Kansas, April 16, 1902, aged 76 years, 7 months and 16 days. The deceased was married October 30, 1851, to Frances M. Tarry, who died August 13, 1900. This union was blessed with three daughters and one son, all of whom still survive. He moved to Clark county, Kansas in 1885, residing here ever since. He united with the Presbyterian church in early life and fully trusted in his Savior to the last. - Clark County Clipper, April 24, 1902
Card of Thanks. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our Father. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ainsworth.
Zola Irene Claypool was born October 2, 1893 in Sumner county, Kansas. She was married to J. F. Aldridge November 29, 1912 and to this union ten children were born, six sons and four daughters, the eldest about 15 years old, the younger a small child. She departed from this life March 27th, 1929 at the age of 35 years, 5 months and 25 days. She leaves to mourn her loss her mother, her husband and children, two brothers, two sisters and some other relatives and many friends. She was converted several years ago and united with the Christian church of Oxford, Kansas, and remained a member of this council until she departed this life. "Of all the names on mortal tongue, There is none as sweet as Mother." Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church in Sitka at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 29th, the pastor Rev. E. L. Murphy conducting the services. Burial was made in Highland cemetery at Ashland. - Clark County Clipper, April 14, 1929
Protection Boy
Killed in Air Performance. Francis Ashcraft, Protection boy, was instantly
killed last Saturday while participating in the Southeastern Air Derby at Macon,
Ga. Ashcraft, with fellow pilot Steele were dropping bombs from an approximate
altitude of five to seven thousand feet. No flyer was actually close enough to
give accurate details as to how the accident occurred, but the pilot of the
closest machine described it as being caused by a bomb that had been dropped.
The bomb struck on the wing of the plane and exploded prematurely. The plane
then went into a tail spin and both men were thrown from the machine. Ashcraft's
body was badly bruised and burned by the explosion, while Steele was
decapitated. The plane fell in the business part of the city and killed one and
seriously injured several others.
"Franz" as friends here knew him, was a
very popular and well known young man in Protection and surrounding communities.
His career in Protection High School was well marked with distinction, both in
athletic and scholastic circles. Last fall he went east to learn aviation that
he might later be associated with his brother in that new field. His friends and
relatives were deeply grieved to learn of his tragic death. Protection community
feels the loss of a man whose ideals were above the common and whose thoughts
were as noble as his deeds. Ashcraft was 22 years of age.
The body was
sent to Protection and funeral services were conducted there Wednesday afternoon
from the Methodist church. Interment was made in Protection cemetery. - Clark
County Clipper, February 23, 1928
Mr. John C. Barley, who departed this life, at 3:00 a.m., Friday, February 10, 1905, at this home near Ashland, Kansas, was born February 23, 1840, in Clark County Clipper, February 16, 1905the state of Pennsylvania. At the age of 13 years, he removed with his parents to Marion, Indiana. Later on and at the above named place he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah C. Dougherty. To this union were born seven children, four daughters and three sons, all still living, four of whom were present at the funeral. Acting as a brave defender of his country in time of the awful peril, Mr. Barley took his life in his hand and enlisted August 2, 1862, in Co. A, Fifth Regiment, Indiana Cavalry, U. S. Volunteers. His enlistment was for "3 years or during the war." He was honorably discharged June 15, 1865, at Pulaska, Tenn. Subsequently he and his family made their home in Kansas, becoming early settlers of Clark county, residing for a while in Ashland, and since that in the immediate vicinity. After brief funeral services at the residence the burial took place in the Ashland cemetery, at 1:30 o'clock p.m., February 13, 1905. The sorrowing widow and the seven fatherless children have the sympathy of their friends in this community. - Clark County Clipper, February 16, 1905
Milton E. Black departed this life at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Elijah Whipple, in Liberty township in this county on June 30th, aged 74 years. Deceased leaves a wife and four children. His son, Ryland, of North Dakota, and his daughter, Mary, of Ohio, were with him in his last hours. The remains were taken back to Ohio for interment. His son, Ryland writing of the burial says: The funeral was held Monday, July 3rd in Hart's Grove and we laid pa to rest on the sunny hillside of the family lot late in the afternoon. There were beautiful flowers covering the casket and six comrades of the Widsor, G. A. R. acted as honorary pall bearers. The pastor paid a splendid tribute to his honorable life. - Clark County Clipper, July 27, 1905
Fallen Asleep. Eva Velletta Hancock,
daughter of Allen Wesley and Mary Hancock, was born November the 20th, 1869 near
Hancock, Ind., and departed this life on September the 5th, 1928 in Ashland,
Kansas, at the age of 58 years, 10 months, and 15 days.
When about
fourteen years of age she gave her heart to Christ and united with the Mt. Zion
Methodist Episcopal Church near De Pauw, Ind.
On the 30th day of August
1894 she was united in the Holy bonds of Matrimony to Baron De Kalb Blalock at
Corydon, Ind. To this union two children were born, Mrs. W. L. Stateler of
Minneola, Kansas and John Blalock also of Minneola, Kansas.
In March 1909
the family came west to Minneola, Kansas, where they resided until in the spring
of 1917 at which time they moved to Guymon, Oklahoma, and from there they
returned to Minneola in the spring of 1920, then to Ashland, Kansas, in the fall
of 1926, where the family had resided since that time.
Mrs. Blalock has
been a loyal member of the Methodist Church all he rife, and those who knew her
best regarded her as a true follower of Jesus Christ, he Lord, whom she loved
and served through the years, and their faith on her eternal salvation is
unquestionable. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Ashland at the
time of her death. She was an artist and many have been blessed and inspired by
the beautiful paintings which were made by her faithful hands. She was a lover
of flowers and most always kept a fine variety in her yard and home which
blessed those who came.
She died as she had lived a quiet and easy death,
death being caused by heart failure. How fitting was the end of one such as she;
for she did not deserve to suffer, having lived as she had.
She leaves to
mourn her loss, her husband, two children as named above, one brother, Mr. Henry
E. Hancock of Marengo, Ind., three grandchildren, other relatives and a host of
friends.
There were two funeral services, one was conducted by her
pastor, Rev. R. L. Foster, in the home at Ashland, the other in the Minneola
Methodist Episcopal Church by Rev. Ernest A. Hull, Pastor of the Church and Rev.
R. L. Foster of the Ashland Church and interment was made in the Minneola
Cemetery on Friday, September the 7th at 4:30 p.m. - Clark County Clipper,
September 13, 1928
Death of George Bock. George Bock died at the home of his niece, Mrs. George McCarty, on the McIntyre farm, March 18th. He was born in Rendesburg, Germany, January 27, 1845, and came to America when a boy. For fourteen years he has made his home with his niece. He was a bachelor, his only relatives surviving him, Mrs. McCarty and Mrs. Gus Cunningham. The body was brought to Ashland, prepared by Undertaker Stevenson, and taken to Minneola whence it was shipped to Alton, Kansas, for burial. Mr. Bock was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Geo. McCarty and Gus Cunningham went with the body. - Clark County Clipper, March 15, 1928
T. P. Bone Dead. Our citizens were shocked Tuesday morning when a telegram was received here for Roy Bone from Harry announcing the death of their father at Wichita. It seems that deceased had placed his grip in the Ashland train and had crossed over again to the depot and as he again started to the train he fell either accidentally or from heart failure, striking his head just above the eye, on the rail. He was dead when they picked him up. Harry had gone to the Carey Hotel, and did not know that his father was in town until notified that he was lying dead at the depot. Mr. Bone was sixty-six years old and was born in Illinois. He leaves two sons and one daughter. Deceased had lived here with his son Harry for quite a while and was quite well known. He was courteous at all times and to make his acquaintance was to be his warm friend. The community will deeply sympathize with the bereaved children. The remains will be sent to Petersburg, Illinois for burial. - Clark County Clipper, September 4, 1902
Another Pioneer Citizen Passes. Died, in
Kinsley, Kansas, Tuesday, September 4th, 1928, Mrs. J. E. Broadie, aged 73
years, 11 months, and 26 days. Ella B. Whinery, daughter of Nathan and Mary
Whinery, was born in Warren county, Indiana, September 8th, 1854, and spent her
early life in the vicinity of her birth, September 5th, 1875, she was united in
marriage with John E. Broadie. Later they came to eastern Kansas where they
remained for a time. In 1886 they came to Clark county, settling southeast of
Ashland near where Frank York now lives. Here they endured all the trials and
hardships that befell the settlers during those trying days. Here was a quiet,
preserving and energetic family and as the years passed they accumulated some of
the substantial things of this life. Some years ago they disposed of their
holdings in this county and located on a farm in Sumner county. In 1916 they
retired from farming and established a home in Oxford. Two years ago they moved
to Kinsley, where their son, Wilber, resides. To this union three sons were born
of whom Burton O., of Ponca City, Oklahoma and Wilber E. of Kinsley survive. The
other child died in infancy at Howard, Kansas.
Many years ago Mr. and
Mrs. Broadie united with the Methodist church and have ever since been active in
all church work. Mrs. Broadie's life is an inspiration both to her family and
friends. She was a devoted Christian worker with a high standard of morality and
virtue. As a neighbor and friend she was unsurpassed in unselfish service. She
has been in failing health for several years and on the day before her death she
suffered a paralytic stroke from which rendered her unconscious, a condition
from which she did not rally. Had she lived until Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Broadie
could have celebrated their 53rd. wedding anniversary.
Eight years ago
Mr. Broadie suffered a stroke from which he has not fully recovered. During this
time he has been lovingly cared for by his beloved companion and none will miss
her kindly presence as much as he.
Surviving this good Christian pioneer
woman are in addition to her invalid husband and the sons named, five
grandchildren, two brothers, Rev. Walter V. Whinery, Cheney, Kansas, David A.
Whinery, Libanon, Oregon, one sister, Mrs. S. F. Broadie, Ashland, Kansas, many
nephews, nieces and a large circle of friends who sincerely mourn her departure.
The old time neighbors and friends of this family in Clark county will read
this sketch with real sorrow and their sympathy is extended to the surviving
relatives. - Clark County Clipper, September 20, 1928
John E. Broadie, oldest son of William and Matilda Broadie, was born in
Boone County, Indiana, December 3, 1853. He grew to manhood in his native state
and on September 5, 1875 was united in marriage to Ella B. Whinery. Shortly
thereafter they came to Kansas and lived for several years in Chautauqua County.
In 1887 they came on west to Clark County where they lived in a sod house and
endured the trials and hardships of pioneer life. In 1899 they disposed of their
holdings in Clark County and located near Winfield, Kansas, to educate their
children. In 1916 they retired from the farm and established a home in Oxford,
where they lived until two years ago when they went to Kinsley to be near their
son, Wilber, during their declining years.
Many years ago Mr. and Mrs.
Broadie united with the Methodist Church and have ever since been loyal and
devoted to the cause of Christianity. Eight years ago Mr. Broadie suffered a
severe stroke of paralysis which effected his speech and the use of his right
side. However he could still move about with his cane and make himself partially
understood. In spite of his affliction and handicap he kept in surprisingly good
spirits and was an inspiration to those about him. He had just come from Kinsley
to Ashland to visit his brother, S. F. Broadie and renew old associations when
he was again stricken with illness which he could not shake off and he passed
away on Friday evening October 26, 1928, aged 74 years, 10 months and 23 days.
Only seven weeks ago his devoted wife called home and his grief for her loss no
doubt hastened the coming of the grim reaper.
He leaves to mourn his
passing, two sons, Wilber E. of Kinsley, Kansas, and Burton O. of Oklahoma, two
sisters, Mrs. Sally Huffman of Bentonville, Arkansas and Mrs. William German of
Fort Wayne, Indiana, two brothers, James Broadie of Pecabo, Idaho, and Samuel F.
Broadie of Ashland, Kansas. He also leaves a number of nieces, nephews, and
grandchildren, and a host of neighbors and friends who sincerely regret the
departure of this noble pioneer citizen.
A funeral service was held
Saturday at four o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Broadie, Elder A. B.
Ingram delivering the funeral address. Sunday morning the funeral party left
overland for Oxford, former home of the deceased where another service was held
in the M. E. church, the Rev. Mr. Marvel speaking, after which Mr. Broadie was
laid to rest beside his wife who preceded him seven weeks before. Both funeral
services were directed by M. G. Stevenson of Ashland an old friend of the
family. - Clark County Clipper, November 1, 1928
Born 12-6-1911, Howard, Elk County, Kansas
Died 1-3-2006, Ashland, Clark County, Kansas
Buried Highland Cemetery, Clark County, Kansas
Son of Burke T. and Laura (Musick) Broadie.
He graduated from Ashland High School in 1931 and attended Chillicothe
Missouri Business College. A resident of Ashland, he was a farmer and rancher.
He belonged to First Christian Church, serving as treasurer from 1950 to 1972;
Ashland Masonic Lodge; 32 Degree Mason; Scottish Rites Free Masons of Wichita;
and Kansas Livestock Association.
On April 3, 1933, he married Mildred
Saletha Schmoker in Enid, Okla. She died July 24, 1997. He was preceded in death
by two brothers, George Elmore and William Wilson Broadie; and a sister, Carol
Jeanette Spotts.
Caroline S. Peniwell, born March 23, 1852,
in Vigo county, Indiana, moved to Moultrie county, Illinois, with her parents
early in life and was married to John H. Brown near Lovington, Illinois,
December 25, 1874, departed this life at her home in Ashland, Kansas, December
25, 1902, aged 49 years, 9 months and 2 days.
The deceased came with her
husband to McPherson county, Kansas in 1879, and from there to Clark county in
1885. She leaves a husband and eight children, three girls, Lillie M., Ethel and
Goldie F., five boys, Harry M., Roy C., John A., Irvin D., and Cecil; also a
sister, Mrs. Harry Barber, of Decatur, Illinois, and two brothers, J. C. and C.
C. Peniwell of Wichita, Kansas, to mourn her loss. She was taken sick about
October 20th with fever which developed into heart trouble which resulted in
death. Three days before she died she could not lie down but had sit in a
rocking chair all the time until death relieved her. She became a member of the
United Brethren church while young and has lived a Christian life ever since.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. L. Gleckler, of the M. E.
church, and the remains were interred in the city cemetery Friday afternoon. -
Clark County Clipper, January 2, 1902
Lera Ellen Burch was born April 12, 1910, at Deepwater, Mo. She moved with her parents to Howell county, Mo., at the age of one year and 5 months, to make her home until 1920. She came to Clark county. She was united in marriage to Rolla E. Johnston, February 25, 1925, at Lipscome, Texas. To this union was born one son, Earl Gene, over 13 months old. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and son, father and mother, six sisters and three brothers. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Burch, of Acres, Ada Lockwood of Protection, Audra Janty of Copeland, Jay Burch of Acres, Eugene Burch of Acres, Maxine, Everett, Junis, Lucille and Helen Maree Burch of the home. She was laid to rest in the Highland cemetery at Ashland. - Clark County Clipper, August 11, 1927
Archie A. Burkhart died August 22, aged 14 months. Archie, son of Garrett and
Bessie Burkhart was playing near a reservoir and slipped into the water. All
known means was of no avail to resuscitate him and he died soon without much
sign of pain. A Friend. - Clark County Clipper, August 30, 1906
Card of
Thanks. We wish to thank our friends and all who so kindly helped and
sympathized with us in our recent affliction. Garrett and Bessie Burkhart.
Col. B. H. Campbell Is No More. Col. B. H.
Campbell, known to every person in this county, is no more. He died on the train
South of Laredo, Texas, last Friday. Only his daughter being with him at the
time. Mr. Campbell's health has been failing since he had a sick spell last
Spring and he went to Mexico hoping to regain his health in the warm climate.
Col. Campbell was not the man to make and keep numerous friends, for the
reason that he was positive. He was not against the views of the other fellow,
but he was for his own remarkable intellect and his own appreciation of the fact
was intense, as his life was intense. Although born in 1829, thus being 79 years
old, he never used a cane or walking stick; his life was so intense that he
walked a young man; and it was one object in his life for which he was thankful,
as he expressed it "that the boys had not cut him out of the crowd." If the boys
were having a little "time" the Col. wanted in; and it would have hastened his
departure had they wantonly refused to let him in; and he was a valuable
addition to a crowd, for he had a great mind. The opinions he valued most were
his opinions regarding religious teaching. He more nearly followed the teachings
of Dr. Roberts, of Kansas City, than any one else and often quoted the terse of
the Doctors' "The road to the church leads away from the school house."
His real name according to the Eagle, was Burton H. He had been married twice.
By his first wife he has three children, two sons and a daughter. The daughter
alone is living. By his second wife, who died last May, he had five children,
two of who remain, Robert and Eleanor.
It would seem than if life favored
him, death was almost kind to him; and in this we are reminded of the words of
Mrs. Barbault, when she says:
Life! I know not what thou art,
But know that thou and I must part;
And when and how or where we met,
I own to me's a secret yet.
But this I know, when thou art fled,
Where're they lay these limbs, this head,
No clod so valueless shall be,
As all that then remains of me.
Life! we've been together,
Through pleasant and through cloudy weather;
'Tis hard to part when friends are dear;
Perhaps 'twill cost a sigh a tear;
Then steal away, give little warning;
Choose thine own time;
Say not Good night, but in some brighter cline,
Bid me Good morning.
- Clark County Clipper, January 9, 1908
Charles B. Campbell Dead. Charles B. Campbell who was injured by being thrown from his horse, Tuesday the 28th, died on the train to Wichita last Saturday at 2 o'clock. Deceased was born September 19, 1875, and had lived in Clark county since 1895. Charles was a young man of exemplary habits, spotless integrity and an ornament to society. The entire community will deeply sympathize with the bereaved family and the young lady who was soon to become his wife. The remains were laid to rest in the Maple Grove cemetery at Wichita, Monday while hundreds of loving friends stood with bowed heads. - Clark County Clipper, November 6, 1902
(Civil War Veteran) Joseph Canton was born January
8, 1845, at New Orleans, Louisiana, and departed this life, February 5, 1928, at
the home in Englewood, Kansas, aged 83 years and 28 days.
On February 19,
1874, he was united in marriage with Margaret J. Dunlap of Wichita, Kansas, to
which union six daughters and one son were born, all of whom survive except one
daughter, Lulu, who departed this life August 6, 1887, at the age of six years.
In January, 1888, he accepted the belief of the Baptist church and was
baptized in that faith at two Mile, Kansas. He later transferred his letter to
the Methodist church at Valley Center, Kansas. Upon his removal to Englewood, he
associated with the union church and has remained a devout and steadfast member.
He was an earnest Bible student and his knowledge of the scriptures surpassed
that of many who are recognized as Bible scholars.
At the outbreak of the
Civil War he found his way out of the South and being too young for service
followed the union armies until permitted to enlist in the 14th Missouri Cavalry
early in 1865, in which he served until it was disbanded at Leavenworth, Kansas,
of the same year.
He was ever loyal to his fellow man and at the time of
his passing was a member in good standing of the Valley Center Lodge No. 223 of
I. O. O. F.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Mrs. M. J. Canton of
Englewood, Kansas, five daughters; Mrs. Chas. McKinney and Mrs. Josie Curtis of
Englewood, Kansas; Mrs. O. C. Hotchkiss of Stanley, N. Y.; Mrs. Edna Andrews of
Chandler, Okla.; and Mrs. C. F. Mull of Great Bend, Kansas; one son, W. S.
Canton of Nashua, Montana; eighteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. -
Clark County Clipper, February 9, 1928
Card of Thanks. We wish to express
our appreciation of the help and sympathy extended by our neighbors and friends
in our bereavement. Mrs. M. J. Canton and Family.
Death of I. N. Cassity, Pioneer Citizen.
(Civil War Veteran) Isaac N. Cassity
was born March 11, 1842, in Boon County, Indiana, of parents who migrated from
Kentucky, and died at his home in Ashland at 10:10 p.m., July 7, 1927, at the
advanced age of 85 years, 3 months and 20 days. The times following his birth
were strenuous and he endured all the privations of life at that early day. When
he was 20 years old, March 20, 1862, he enlisted in Company F, 11th Regiment,
Indiana Infantry, and was discharged from the services at Baltimore, Maryland,
March 20, 1865, having served, three full years of the Civil War.
He was
united in marriage with Miss Eliza M. Casteel in the old home county, May 6,
1866, and in 1883 the family emigrated to Sedgwick county, Kansas, where they
lived until 1886, when they came to Clark county, Kansas settling on land about
12 miles west of Ashland, and began pioneering in a new state for the second
time in his life. Here the family was subject to the hardships of this locality
and suffered additional misfortune by having all their possessions destroyed by
fire. Conditions on the farm were so discouraging that the family moved to
Ashland where for years he labored on the Santa Fe railroad. In his day he was a
powerful man. It is said of him while on the railroad work that he would pick up
a tie or rail as easily as an ordinary man would pick up a fence post.
To
this family were born nine children; one of them sleeps in Indiana and three
await the resurrection in our own Highland cemetery; five surviving and present
at the funeral service. Mrs. Cassity joined her absent children, May 17, 1922.
For the past five years the health of Mr. Cassity has been declining but his
condition has not been serious until the past year. In 1877 he united with the
Separatists Baptist church in Indiana but here in Kansas he identified himself
with the Christian church and was faithful in his attendance until his physical
condition confined him to his home. He was a member of Major Elliott Post, G. A.
R. of Ashland and was always present at its meetings, especially on Memorial
Day. Of the membership of this Post, at one time 150, but two now remain, his
comrades Samuel H. Hughes and Byron Clark. For Comrade Cassity the Great General
sounded taps last Thursday night and today the comrades of another generation of
fighting men fire the salute for the dead, sound taps at his grave and the will
of God will be accomplished.
The funeral services were held in the
Christian church at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, his pastor, the Rev. A. B.
Ingram, preaching the funeral sermon. Burial was made in Highland Cemetery. A
large number of old neighbors and friends attended the funeral to pay their last
respects to their departed neighbor and friend. - Clark County Clipper, July 14,
1927
Maude Sylvia Chapman, daughter of Robert Marion and Mable
Givler Cook, was born on Thursday, September 19, 1907, in Meade County, Kansas
and died on Tuesday, April 10, 1990, in the Ashland District Hospital, at
Ashland, Kansas at the age of 82 years, six months and 21 days.
Maude was
united in marriage to Walter Ralph Sawyers at Ashland, Kansas on April 30, 1924,
and to this union five sons and three daughters were born. Ralph preceded Maude
in death on June 17, 1955. She married Henry D. Chapman on June 24, 1957.
Maude was a lifelong member of the Ashland community. Maude enjoyed her
family and friends very much and always had a little wit to add to each visit.
She also enjoyed her flower gardens. Maude was a member of the United Methodist
Church of Ashland.
As well as being preceded in death by two sons: Keith
Dewayne Sawyers in 1937, and Marion Neil Sawyers in 1989. She was also preceded
in death by five brothers, William Cook, Bryon Cook, Bob Cook, Bert Cook and Doc
Cook.
Maude leaves as her survivors, her husband Henry Chapman of the
home in Ashland, Kansas; three sons, Walter Ralph Sawyers, Jr, and wife Doris of
Meade, Kansas; Paul Kenneth Sawyers and wife Ethel of Tyrone, Oklahoma; Jon
Delaine Sawyers and wife Kay of Protection, Kansas; three daughters, Peggy
Sawyers Coverdale and husband Homer of Perryton, Texas; Virginia Maxine
Faulkenberry and husband Edward of Louise, Mississippi; Norma Sawyers Casey of
Perryton, Texas; one brother, Vance Cook of Florence, Kansas, a daughter-in-law,
Marguerite Sawyers of Tyrone, Oklahoma; 22 grandchildren, 41 great
grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and
many friends.
Services were held in the United Methodist Church at
Ashland, Kansas, on Friday April 13 with Rev. Jim Swank officiating. Burial was
in the Highland Cemetery, Ashland. The organist was Clarice York playing, "One
Day at A Time" and "In the Sweet By and By" sung by Leanne Pike. Pallbearers
were grandsons, Jimmie Lee Sawyers, Terry Gene Sawyers, Richard Sawyers, Bill
Sawyers, Stevens Sawyers, Leroy Coverdale, Ralph Faulkenberry, Robert Waddell,
Ronnie Sawyers, Donnie Sawyers and Tobin Sawyers. The family suggest memorials
to the Ashland District Hospital Endowment Fund or to donor's choice, in care of
the Myatt Funeral Home, P. O. Box 578 Ashland, Kansas 67831. The Myatt Funeral
Home was in charge of the arrangements. - Clark County Clipper, Ashland, Kansas,
April 19, 1990
Alice Turner Christman, wife of John Christman, was born in Jefferson county, Indiana, January 24, 1859; departed this life at Ashland, Kansas, Sunday morning, March 6, 1898. Alice Turner was married to John Christman on August 23, 1881. Of this union there were four children born, two of whom survive her. Mrs. Christman had been ill for quite awhile, beginning with a cancer, and her suffering was surely the most intense, as later her body and limbs swelled until the skin would break. Surely death was a relief. The people of the community will sympathize with the bereaved ones. - Clark County Clipper, March 11, 1898
Death Claimed Her. Herald, Dayton, Tennessee. Miss Emma Clark, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. William Clark, died at the home of her parents two miles up the valley
Monday forenoon, the 30th ult, after a lingering illness covering a period of
some eight or nine years. Funeral services were conducted at the residence
Tuesday afternoon by Rev. W. A. Howard, assisted by Rev. J. A. Whitener, and
notwithstanding the heavy downpour of rain, were attended by a large number of
friends of the family among them some of the leading citizens of the country.
The remains were taken to Buttram cemetery for interment immediately after the
services.
The deceased was nearly thirty one years old and had been a
Christian for many years. Her patience and resignation under continual suffering
especially endeared to her parents and made her death the more distressing. She
had selected the minister to officiate at her funeral the songs to be sung, the
scripture to be read and the text to be used. The songs were "Rock of Ages" and
"Nearer My God to Thee," the scripture lesson was the 8th chapter of Romans and
the text was Romans 8:18.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark came to this country from
Clark county, Kansas (which was named for them) some two or three years ago and
are numbered among our best people. A large circle of friends sympathize with
them in their sad bereavement and sorrow. - Clark County Clipper, June 9, 1904
Pearl Clark Is Dead Following Accident. Pearl Clark, young
farmer living between Mulvane and Derby, died in Wesley hospital between six and
seven o'clock Saturday evening, death coming just about 26 hours after he
received injuries at his home Friday evening. The fatal injuries were received
while Mr. Clark and a neighbor were pulling hedge with a team.
Mr. Clark
lived on the farm of his grandmother, Mrs. Arminda Turley, on the Arkansas River
five miles northeast of Mulvane. He and Lyle Cherry, who lives on an adjoining
farm, with some helpers were pulling hedge from the line between the two places,
and close by the Clark home. They were using a cable and windlass and turning
the latter with a team to wind up the cable. Mr. Clark was driving the team and
walking behind them when the clevis with which they were hitched to the end of
the windlass beam broke. The pull of the cable caused the beam to fly back when
the clevis broke. The beam struck Mr. Clark in the stomach and seriously injured
him. Doctors were called but the seriousness of Clark's injuries did not appear
until Saturday morning, when he was taken to the hospital. Death was said to be
due to shock and peritonitis which sat in after the injury.
Funeral
services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Congregational church at Udall,
at 2:30. Rev. H. S. Scott, the pastor preached the funeral sermon. Burial was
made in the Udall cemetery. V. L. Gordon Undertaking Company in charge.
Pearl Clark, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Clark, was born near Udall, May 18,
1898. He was reared in the Udall community and on October 5, 1920, was married
to Miss Pauline Richards. They made their home in California until last spring
when they came to Mulvane and moved onto the place northwest of town where the
fatal accident occurred. Mr. Clark's father died less than a year ago. He is
survived by his widow, three children, Virginia, 4; Dorothy, 3; and Bobby Jack,
less than a year old; by his mother, Mrs. Irene Clark of Wichita, his aged
grandmother, Mrs. Arminda Turley of Udall, and by many relatives and hosts of
friends.
The above was taken from the Mulvane News, Mrs. P. S. Clark is
the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Richards of this city. - Clark
County Clipper, August 25, 1927
Mrs. Barbara Clark. Miss Katheryn Hensley was called to Lone Tree, Iowa, last Thursday by the news of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Barbara Clark, who passed away at one o'clock Thursday afternoon. Miss Hensley left for Lone Tree that evening via Bucklin. Mrs. Clark had visited her sister, Mrs. Joseph Hensley, here many times, her last visit here being two years ago last August. She made many acquaintances and friends during her visits here and will be remembered by many. The funeral service was held in Lone Tree Sunday at 2:00 p.m. and burial made in the cemetery there. - Clark County Clipper, April 14, 1929
Death of Chester Clay. Lester Leland Clay, second son and
third child of John H. and Sarah Clay, was born in Ashland, September 7, 1895,
and when old enough started in the grade schools of this city and completed the
first year of high school. Then he entered business college in Wichita and
completed the full prescribed course.
When his commercial education was
completed he returned to Ashland and entered into the lumber and building
material business with his father continuing in that line for some years when it
was sold. Mr. Clay, Sr., built the double brick building on east Eighth Avenue
and in 1911, Chester opened a stock of furniture and general merchandise at that
location.
When the German Kaiser threw down the gauntlet of red war and
started his raid upon the civilization of the world, Chester entered the service
of his country, leaving his business in other hands. Owing to his business
ability and his training he was placed in the Quartermaster's department,
handling supplies for the Army at Camp Funston. He was under orders to sell
within a few hours when the Armistice was signed. In due time he was discharged
from Headquarters Company, 164th Depot Brigade and returned to Ashland, resuming
charge of his business until 1922, when he sold it to his brother-in-law, Jack
Wright.
About this time, there was great activity in business circles in
the western counties of Kansas, due to the projection of a railroad through that
section and Chester went out to Ulysses in Grant County and opened a lumber yard
with a general store in connection. He prospered from the start and worked early
and late to keep up with the rapid strides of his business. Never a strong boy,
his health began to fail and two years ago he had to undergo an operation from
which he apparently rallied and had begun to feel much better both physically
and in his spirits. Two weeks ago he was talking to the writer of his future
plans in which he envisioned the fruition of all his hopes. Death and the end of
his earthly plans were far from his thoughts as he talked with his friends. But
here he met the fiat - Man proposes, but God disposes - and those plans and
hopes crumble before the decrees of nature and of nature's God.
He came
in from Ulysses last Sunday, pausing a moment with his parents and going on to
Protection where he submitted to a dental and tonsil operation from which he
apparently rallied with promise of complete recovery. Thursday night, after a
day of cheerfulness, a sudden change occurred in a brief time, conscious to the
last, the ties of this world slipped from him and he passed to explore that land
from whence no word ever comes. The change was so sudden that his own immediate
family could not be summoned before life had ceased.
During the Rayburn
revival meeting 11 years ago, he was converted and united with the Baptist
church of Ashland, his subsequent life being lived in accordance with the will
of the Master so far as frail humanity may follow.
May 20, 1922, he was
united with Miss Laura M. Bard in marriage in Protection. He is survived by his
good wife, his father and mother, old residents of this county; his brother
Lloyd of Ashland; Emery of Meade; and Felix of Grant county; and two sisters,
Mrs. Jack Wright and Mrs. L. J. Witmer of Ashland, and a large circle of
friends.
Thus closes the life of one of Ashland's young men, a student in
our schools and the only one, it is believed of his age who has died peacefully
in his bed. Other of our young men have passed on as a result of violent means -
as lightning and accidents of various kinds. Chester lived a quiet, inoffensive
life, devoted to his family and friends, and passed as he had lived - in peace.
He has ceased his labor's, his work is done and it is left for others to carry
on as he would have them do.
The funeral was held from the Presbyterian
church in Ashland and interment made in Highland cemetery, M. G. Stevenson local
undertaker being in charge. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Walter
Dellinger, pastor of the M. E. church in Protection. Rev. T. R. Mordy, pastor of
the Ashland Presbyterian church, and Rev. R. L. Foster, pastor of the Ashland M.
E. church assisted in the service. The body was escorted by members of the
American Legion and at the cemetery the burial ceremony was in charge of the
Legion.
A large concourse of friends and relatives attended the funeral
to pay their respects to the departed. A large number from Ulysses, Kansas,
where the deceased had made his home for the past five years, came to attend the
services, among them were C. D. Galloway, Geo. Hill, Cy Wheeler, Fred Layton,
Fred Gusler, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Hickman, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Sherwood, R. N.
Henigh, Emmet Henigh, Delos Henigh, Frank Thomason, Leo Kennedy, Geo. Johnson,
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Wenholz, O. B. McColm, Claud Rider, Frank Rider, Atty. J. P.
Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gorman. A. large number of friends from Protection
were in attendance. - Clark County Clipper, March 1, 1928
Tyler Cody, World War I Veteran. Tyler Cody was born in Sneedville, Hancock
county, Tennessee, March 27, 1889, and died at Benham, Kentucky, January 9,
1927, at the age of 36 years, 9 months and 13 days.
When he was 16 years
old he moved to Virginia, where he worked for eight years. Then he went to
Taylor, Ky., where he enlisted in the army in July 1917. He served his country
in France during the great war and until its close he remained a faithful
soldier. At the close of the war he made his home in Benham, Ky., where he lived
at the close of his life.
It was on January 9, 1927 that Tyler met with
the tragic and sorrowful end of his career. During an automobile trip with some
friends an accident occurred in which he was fatally injured.
All who
knew Tyler appreciated the friendliness of his character. Where he worked, it is
said, he won many friends and one who had known him for fifteen years speaks
highly of him, as does also Kenneth Morelock, who had roomed with Tyler for the
past ten years and had soldiered with him in France. We have learned that Tyler
made an excellent record while working for the Wisconsin Steel Co., as wire man
at No. 1. mine. He was loved by all who knew him.
He leaves to mourn his
loss; his mother, Mrs. Many Seals; his sister, Mrs. Jarvis of Ashland; two
nephews; three nieces; and distant relatives with a host of friends.
His
father, F. N. Cody, two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death several
years ago.
The funeral service was held in Ashland at the Baptist church,
on Sunday afternoon, January 16th. The pastor, Rev. David B. Jones conducted the
service and the body was interred in the Ashland cemetery. The text of the
sermon is found in Psalm 90:12. "So teach us to number our days, that we may
apply our hearts to wisdom." The American Legion, of which the deceased was a
member, had charge of the service at the grave. - Ashland Clipper, January 20,
1927
Benjamin F. Cole, was born in Palmyra, New York, April 22, 1832, and departed this life in Englewood, Kansas, May 10th, 1898; aged 66 years and 8 days. At the age of 29 he enrolled in the Union army and went forth to his country's defense, serving as a private on Company D, 3d. Regiment of Michigan Infantry 'till honorably discharged on February 11, 1863 by reason of a Surgeon's certificate of disability. Mr. Cole came to Kansas in 1886 and lived at Florence until the opening of Western Kansas to settlement, to which he came and has since resided in different places; the last four years being spent in Clark County. In November 1896, he was converted and joined the Baptist church and from that time forth endeavored to live an upright Christian life until called to join the Church Triumphant. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss who have in this sad hour of bereavement the sympathy of all their neighbors and friends. The funeral services were conducted by the Pastor in the M. E. Church. After which he was laid to rest in the Englewood cemetery under the auspices of the G. A. R. of which he was a member.
"We're here today and gone-to-morrow!"
How oft those words suggesting sorrow,
Fall on our ears as one by one
Our friends depart - a Father, Son,
Sister or Mother - loved ones here.
For whom we pause and drop a tear.
We're here to-day and gone to-morrow.
With all I know I would not borrow -
E'en tho I could - one day or hour
To linger far from that bright bower
Where angels dwell in peace and love -
Our friends in that bright home above.
We're here to-day and gone to-morrow!
Let us abide in joy or sorrow.
Till God shall call and then depart
From friends bowed down with heavy heart.
And bid them turn aside from grief.
Till one above shall bring relief."
- Clark County Clipper, May 20, 1898
Elva Ann Holaday was born March 27, 1888, in Westboro, Ohio, died
in Ashland, Kansas, Friday morning, May 24, 1929.
She came from Ohio to
Kansas with her parents in 1890. In 1896, on the account of the health of her
mother, the family moved to Mound City, Mo., where they resided until the mother
died in 1887, after which the father and children returned to Kansas and made
their home with A. Baker and family until the spring of 1901 when they moved to
themselves.
The deceased graduated from the Ashland high school in the
spring of 1906. She was married to Leo Conley August 26, 1908 at Ashland,
Kansas. To this union were born seven children, Yvonne, Lorene, Harold, Lucille,
Marianna, Donald and Margaret.
Mrs. Conley was a birthright Quaker and
was a devout Christian, kind, faithful and true. At the age of twelve years she
joined the M. E. church at Ashland. Immediately after her marriage she moved her
membership to the Congregational church which is now located at Greenleaf school
house.
The deceased was a loving, dutiful wife, a good mother, a true
friend. Her beautiful character will be an inspiration to many to live a
Christian life. A place is vacant in the home which cannot be filled and she
will be missed very much in the community. She has gone to be with Him who said:
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
The funeral was held Saturday
afternoon, May 25, at the Baptist church in Buffalo, Okla., Rev. J. W. Chapman
preaching the funeral sermon. Interment was made in the cemetery at Buffalo. -
Clark County Clipper, May 30, 1929
Benjamin Harrison Cook, the son of William and Sarah Jane Cook, was
born in Ashland, Kansas, November 4, 1888.
When he was 26 he
moved to Hugoton, Kansas, where he met and married Mary Ethel Loges,
December 19, 1914. To this union wsa born five children. They made their
home in Stevens County, Kansas, until February 1928, when they moved to
Pritchett, Colorado, living there until they moved to Springfield in
1942. He was baptized at the age of 18 into the Methodist church. He
joined the Springfield Methodist Church in July 1953.
He passed
away at Colorado General Hospital in Denver at the age of 69 years and
one month, after a long illness. Besides his widow, he leaves to mourn
his passing the five children: Harold Cook of Springfield; Earl Cook of
Pueblo; Basil Cook of Arvada; Juanita Hoskinson of Denver; and Cora
Wheeler of Takoma Park, Maryland; and eight grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren' one sister, Mrs. Nellie Wright of Englewood,
Kansas; and a host of loving relatives and friends.
- Plainsman
Herald, Springfield, Colorado, December 26, 1957
Ashland - Cora Mae Cook, 90, died Feb. 22, 2007, at her home, Ashland.
She was born Oct. 3, 1916, in northwest Harper County, Okla., the
daughter of Robert M. And Pearl M. Shuman Holler. She attended Pleasant
Valley Country School, northwest Harper County, Okla. A resident of
Ashland since the 1930s she was a homemaker.
She belonged to the
United Methodist Church and attended the Church of God.
On Nov.
16, 1934, she married Winton Alex "Doc" Cook in Ashland. He died Aug. 4,
1979.
Survivors include: two sons, Milo E., Protection, and
Thomas R., Las Cruces, N.M.; two daughters, Pat McDonald, Moore, Okla.,
and Edna Jantzen, Oklahoma City; a sister, Edna B. Watson, Wichita; 34
grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Robert H. Cook; three brothers,
Loyal W., Wesley J., and Lesley R. Holler.
Funeral will be at 11
a.m. Monday at the Church of God, Ashland, with the Rev. Roy Sprunger
presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Today and from 9 a.m. To
8 p.m. Sunday at Myatt Funeral Home, Ashland. Burial will be in Highland
Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the Church of God or the
American Cancer Society, both in care of the funeral home. - The
Hutchinson News
Our departed sister, Mrs. Della Cook was born in VanBuren, Indiana, February 19th, 1863. She with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Donnell removed from Indiana to Illinois, and from thence to Clark county, Kansas in 1886. She has lived since then in the counties of Clark and Mead. She was married to Mr. Frank Cook, March 31st., 1893. After an illness of several weeks, she died at the home of her father and mother in Ashland, July 14th, 1906. She leaves an aged father and mother, four brothers, three sisters, a husband, three children and a large circle of friends to mourn her departure. - Clark County Clipper, July 19, 1906
Della Mae Cook was born April 21, 1888, to James and Margaret
Womack. Her father was a veterinarian and she was taught folk medicine
which she used all her life.
She was educated in Kansas an at the age
of 14 years, she was married to James Martin. To this union, three
children were born; Arthur Martin, Leo Lee and James Martin. James, the
youngest, preceded her in death.
Della moved to Colorado May 14,
1917, in a covered wagon with 70 head of cattle, one pony and her three
children. She homesteaded in the Cedar Hills, proved up her land and cut
and sold Cedar posts to support her family. She lived in the Cedars many
years.
She married Robert Cook in June, 1930. They moved to Vilas and
lived there until 1959, when Robert died.
Della loved music. She
composed songs and played the piano for silent movies, for country
dances, but mostly for pleasure. Raising a flower garden was one of her
favorite pastimes.
She was called "Nany" by all of her grandchildren
and she spent many hours entertaining them with stories of the past.
Della passed away on February 19, 1988, after a short illness. She was
99 years and 10 months of age. Della's feisty personality, quick with
and loving nature will be missed by her daughter, Cleo of Springfield,
son Art of Oklahoma, her many generations of grandchildren and numerous
friends.
- Plainsman Herald, Springfield, Colorado, March 3, 1988
Funeral service was held for Earl Clark Cook at 2:30 Friday
afternoon in the Christian Church, Rev. Thomas of Wilmore conducting the
service. Burial was in Highland Cemetery with the Stevenson Funeral
Service in charge of arrangements.
Little Earl Clark Cook was
born March 15, 1945 and departed this life May 21, 1947, at the age of 2
years, 2 months and 8 days. He was a healthy and sweet little child and
his sickness was of short duration and his death was very unexpected.
Seemingly the Good Gardener went into His garden of souls looking for
flowers and decided to pluck this little precious rosebud. He always
knows best. So He took him and transplanted him on the eternal side of
the river of life. Earl Clark leaves to mourn his loss, his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Vance Cook, two brothers, Kenneth Edmund [should be Eugene] and
Robert Eldon; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clark of Englewood;
his grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Cook of Ashland; one aunt, four uncles and a
host of cousins and friends. He was a sweet, pretty, lovable child. All
who learned to know him will miss him as a precious baby.
Dear little hands, I miss them so;
All through the day where'ere I go
All through the night how lonely it seems
For no little hands awake me from dream.
I miss them all through the weary hours
I mis them as others do sunshine and flowers
Day time and night time wherever I go
Dear little hands I miss them so.
- Clark County Clopper, Ashland, Kansas, May 22, 1947
Edward Bruce Cook, the sixteen year old son of William Cook, who lives about 4 miles southwest of Ashland, committed suicide last Friday evening by hanging himself. He was working for Mr. Jones Shuff about a mile from his home, hauling fodder corn. Having hauled a load to the barn about sun down, and partially unloading it, he disappeared. Mrs. Shuff, noting that the team was standing unattended longer than usual, hastened to investigate the cause, and found the boy leaning against the wall in the barn, apparently asleep. Speaking to him and receiving no answer, she went nearer and was startled to find that life was extinct. He had placed a rope around his neck, and by standing upon a box was enabled to fasten it around a stable rafter. Kicking the box from beneath launched him into eternity. The rope was so long that he was compelled to stoop, or crouch down to effect strangulation. He was in this position when found. The neighbors were hastily sent for, and the body cut down. Coroner Taylor impaneled a jury and held an inquest Saturday morning, but no facts beyond the above were developed. No reason can be assigned for the rash act. During the day he went over home and told his mother that he was tired of working out, and intended to come home and work. – Clark County Clipper, February 8, 1887
March 29th terminated the colorful life of one of our early
Kansas pioneers, Francisco Burton Cook, age 78, who passed away while
making his home with his daughter, Mary Brown, 1107 South Vine Street,
Wichita.
Francisco Burton Cook was 18 years of age when he first
satisfied his yearning for adventure. He made the trek in 1885 from the
birth place, Terre Haute, Indiana to Kansas taking up residence near
what is now Ashland, in Clark County.
Frank, as Cook was best
known, further embellished his life when he participated in the great
Cherokee Strip race for land and riches. His, however was a restless
nature and he returned to establish an early ox team freight line
between Ashland and Dodge City.
In 1893, he married Della Donnell
and together in 1904 they took up a homestead claim near Meade Center in
Meade County. His marriage was both successful and happy and was
terminated by the death of his wife.
Mr. Cook is survived by two
sisters, Victoria Crossman, Bluff City, Kansas and Nellie Wright, of
Englewood, Kansas. Also surviving is a brother, Benjamin Cook, of
Pritchard, Colorado.
Even in death, his life remains a colorful
memory for Frank did not want for descendants to bear his memory. His
immediate family consists of two daughters, Edith Munsell, Blackwell,
Oklahoma, Mary Brown, Wichita, and a son John Cook of Portland, Oregon.
Nine grandchildren survive; Francis Ingles, Leo, Velma, Evelyn, Gene and
Ronald Munsell, Betty Mae, Dorma Lee and John Paul Cook.
In addition
to his family deceased had numerous friends whom he had made through a
long life of association. His fortune was in his ability to make and
hold friends.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at
2:30 P.M., Sunday, March 31, with Rev. A. B. Ingram officiating. Music
was by the men's quartet, H. A. Fickinger, Kenneth Rankin, Curtis
Rhoades and Harland Hughs. Mrs. Walter Broadie was at the piano. Nephews
of the deceased were pallbearers. Interment was in Highland Cemetery.
The Stevenson Funeral service being in charge.
- The Clark County
Clipper, Ashland, Kansas, April 1946
Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Cook were held Friday, June 23, 1961 at the
Ashland Methodist Church with Rev. Frank Little officiating. Mrs. john
York at the organ accompanied a duet composed of Mrs. Lester Barricklow
and Mrs. LeRoy Schindler, who sang, "The Old Rugged Cross", "Beautiful
Isle of Somewhere", and "Sweet Hour Of Prayer". Casket bearers, all
nephews were H. A. Novinger, Meade; Henry Novinger, Plains; T. M.
Novinger, Hutchinson; Quinten Wright, Sitka; Loyal Holler, Ashland;
Victor Wright, Englewood. The body was laid to rest in the Highland
Cemetery, Ashland. The Brown Mortuary of Ashland was in charge. -
Clark County Clipper, Ashland, Kansas, June 29, 1961
Mabel Givler
was born on December 21, 1878 at Terre Haute, Indiana; the second of
three children born to Samuel and Minnie Givler. The family moved to
Meade County when she was six years of age and there she grew to
womanhood.
In 1897 she moved to near Ashland, where she worked on
the Lackey ranch. It was while there that she met Robert Marion Cook,
ranch foreman, and in 1898 was married to him. To this union seven
children were born. In 1902 she and her husband went to Meade County
where they homesteaded and lived until 1916, when they moved to Wyoming.
In 1917 they moved to Ashland, where they lived until 1924. During the
ensuing years they lived in Colorado and Arkansas. Following the death
of her husband in 1939, Mrs. Cook returned to Ashland, where she made
her home with her children until three years ago when she moved to the
Ashland Nursing Home. On June 12th of this year she entered the hospital
where she passed away on the 21st, at the age of 82 years and 6 months.
Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents and
four sons, W. N., Byron L., Thomas Burton and Robert Emmet. She is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Henry Chapman, Ashland; two sons, Winton
A., familiarly known as Doc, Vance E. Cook, and one sister, Mrs. E. May
Novinger, Plains; 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Mrs. Cook
was a member of the Ashland Methodist Church. Although life was not easy
for her, Mabel never complained and all who knew her will remember her
cheerful disposition.
Funeral services were held July 17, at 2:00 p.m., at the Friends Church in Vilas for Robert Emmett Cook.
Rev. Floyd Coleman was the officiating minister. Interment was in the
Walsh Cemetery, with Rich Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. -
Plainsman Herald, Springfield, Colorado, July 23, 1959
Robert
Cook leaves to mourn his ever faithful wife, Della, here two sons,
Authur Martin and Ned Martin of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and one daughter, Cleo
Lee of La Junta; a brother Doc Cook of Ashland, Kansas. Also relatives
in Springfield of the Ben Cook family; Elsie Novinger, Vance Leone
Novinger, Bobby Martin and Betty Brandenburg and many other friends and
relatives.
[His parents were Robert Marion (Tobe) and Mabel
Leona (Givler) Cook. Benjamin Harrison (Ben) Cook was his uncle. Living
brothers: William Nelson Cook, Winton Alexander (Doc) Cook, Vance Eldon
Cook. One living sister: Mrs. Maude Chapman.] - Plainsman Herald,
Springfield, Colorado, July 30, 1959
Robert Henry Cook, I, of Ashland, Kansas, was born Thursday December 7, 1939, in
Ashland. He died Saturday, September 25, 1993, at the Ashland District
Hospital, Ashland, Kansas at the age of 53 years, nine months, and 18
days.
Robert was the third child born to Winton Alex (Doc) and
Cora Mae (Holler) Cook. He grew up in the Ashland community and attended
the Ashland Grade School and High School, earning his GED in 1979.
He worked at many jobs throughout his life time to support his
family. His last job was at the Clark County Highway Department. No
matter what he was called upon to do, you knew he'd finish the job and
do it right. He loved working in his yard, remodeling their home,
tinkering with cars, watching movies, fishing, hunting, camping and his
wife, children and grandchildren. Although blind in one eye, he rarely
missed a shot when hunting and was an ace at billiards. In fact he won
at most games. He never failed to stop what he was doing to help someone
else; her he will be greatly missed. He loved to tease and never met a
stranger.
On his twenty-third birthday, December 7, 1962, Robert
married Mary Lucille Ehret. They celebrated 30 years of marriage in
1992. He was devoted to his wife. They shared every thing and when you
saw one, you would see both.
His greatest joy was traveling to
Germany and France in 1989 to visit his sons and family. This was the
first time in eight years he'd seen his family together. His pride and
joy was his children, and all three gave him much to brag about. He was
very proud of them and their feats in life. He saw his sons grow-up,
graduate and go into the Army to see the world. He adored his
daughter-in-laws. He watched the daughter he waited ten years for
grow-up, date, attend college, become a Mama Sita and, this past June,
he gave her away to a man he trusted and admired. These three in-laws he
considered his children also. He enjoyed teasing them and each had a
special place in his heart. He was blessed with four grandchildren. He
rarely saw them, but was always found playing with them when they were
near. His irrepressible sense of humor was even more present around the
grandchildren. He took great pride in being able to wear a hat that said
"Sexy Grandpa".
Robert was a member of the Church of God in
Ashland. His faith was very deep, being baptized in his youth.
He
is survived by his loving wife, Mary, of the home; two sons, Robert H.
Cook, II , and wife Marnie and Staff Sergeant John W. Cook and wife
Shari; one daughter Leslie Baia and husband Staff Sergeant Ernie Baia;
his mother, Cora Cook; two brothers, Milo Cook and Tom Cook; two
sisters, Patricia McDonald and Edna Jantzen; four grandchildren; other
relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:30
a.m., Wednesday, September 29, 1993 in the Church of God, Ashland, with
pastor John Carney officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery,
Ashland, Kansas.
[Some names and places have been removed from
this obituary to protect the living.] - Clark County Clipper,
Ashland, Kansas, October 7, 1993
Mrs. Robert M. Cook sent in the following obituary. She has come back here sad to leave her
husband's lone grave in Arkansas, where he suffered and died, but kind
friends will care for it. She wishes to see all her old acquaintances in
this county and in Meade County, where she as a young girl once lived.
We knew "Tobe" as he was called. A very fine man, a born cowboy it
seemed. Husky and ever ready to lift the heavy burden of others. He
suffered many long years, finally the call came. He has gone to answer
the call bravely. He was ready to go.
- Clark County Clipper,
Ashland, Kansas, June 15, 1939
Robert M. Cook was born January
15, 1869 in Vermillion County, Indiana, son of William and Sarah Cook.
His family moved to Illinois where he grew to manhood. The call for home
in the west was answered, his father, a Civil War Veteran, came to Clark
County, got here December 26, 1884, took claim west of town, Ashland,
was an infant then - but a very lively one. Mr. Cook and other old
soldiers were farmers and all worked hard, raised a large family. When
the children went out to work for neighbors, home was their haven. Tobe
later made his home with ranchmen. Mr. Lackey was a ranchman and Tobe
was a great favorite, always ready night or day, to look after the
livestock. October 9, 1898 he was married to Miss Mabel Givler of Meade
County, Kansas. Seven children were born to them: Nelson, Bryon, Burt,
Maude, Robert, Alex and Vance. Burt died [April 27, 1930] - Tobe died
April 29. Was buried in Union Chapel Cemetery, 70 years, 3 months, 14
days of age. His daughter, Mrs. Ralph Sawyers and family, son Alex, two
sisters, Mrs. Victoria Crossman and Mrs. Nellie Wright went to the
funeral. He left ten grandchildren. One son, Nelson, a World War
Veteran, lived out west. We trust that all, who read this will stop and
breathe a prayer for the wife and dear ones who are here to take up life
again in sunny Kansas.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Cook departed this life, at her quiet little home in Acres, Kansas, May 7, 1912, at 3:10 A.M. The deceased was born hear Greenville, Bond County, Illinois, September 16, 1846. She was 65 years, 7 months and 21 days old. Sarah Jane Burton and William Cook were united in marriage at Paris, Illinois, August 16, 1866. To this union nine children were born. A husband and seven children remain to mourn the loss of a dear wife and kind mother. She with her husband and children came from Illinois to Missouri in 1880 then to Kansas, on December 26, 1884 and remained in Kansas until her death. She united with the Christian Church six years ago. - The Clark County Clipper, Ashland, Kansas, May 1912
Thomas Burton Cook was born April 24, 1904. Until about three years ago he had lived in various states. At that time he came to Colorado with his parents and has made his home near Pritchett. He was an upright, honest young man, who dealt fair with his fellows. He was not a member of any church, altho he respected religion in the lives, and believed in God and that there was a hereafter. He passed away suddenly after a short illness at the age of 26 years and three days. He left to mourn his departure. His mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Cook; Mr. S. B. Givler, his grandfather, Plains, Kansas; four brothers, William Nelson Cook, Anthony, Kansas, Robert, Alexander and Vance Cook of Pritchett, and an aunt and family, Mrs. May Novinger and family. A host of aunts and uncles and cousins and friends. [Note: Parents are Robert Marion (Tobe) and Mabel Leona Givler Cook.] - Clark County Clipper, Ashland, Kansas, April 1930
Vance Eldon Cook the son of Robert and Mabel
(Givler) Cook was born on Sunday, May 28, 1922 at Ashland, Kansas, and
departed this life on Tuesday, May 25, 1999, Clay Center, Kansas at the
age of 76 years 11 months and 27 days.
Vance grew up in Ashland
and attended school. Vance entered the U.S. Army November 11, 1942 and
was honorably discharged October 14, 1945.
Vance and Elsie
Fontelle Clark were united in marriage April 19, 1942 at Ashland,
Kansas, and to this union three children were born Robert, Kenneth and
Earl. They lived in Newton, Kansas for a time, and for the past 25 years
they have lived in Florence, Kansas. Vance worked as an auto mechanic
for 25 years and for the past 17 years has been and employee of the
Heston Manufacturing Co. Heston, Kansas.
Vance was preceded in
death by his parents, as son, Earl Clark Cook "Pee Wee" in 1947, also
three brothers and one sister. He leaves as his survivors his loving
wife Elsie Cook of the home, two sons Robert Cook and wife Mary; Kenneth
Cook and wife DeAnna, 16 grandchildren and one great-grand child,
nieces, nephews, and other relatives and many friends.
Graveside
services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 28, 1999 in the Highland
Cemetery, Ashland, Kansas with Rev. Gary Mills, Jr. officiating.
Military graveside rites were held by Ashland VFW Post #7770. The family
suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Foundation or American Cancer
Association both in care of Myatt Funeral Home, Ashland Kansas.
[Note: Some places have been omitted to protect the living.] - Clark
County Clipper, Ashland, Kansas, June 3, 1999
Wanda Lee Cook, small daughter of Mrs. Stella Davis, was born in Ashland, April 23, 1930
and departed this life, March 17, 1938 at her home in Ashland at the age
of 7 years, 10 months, and 22 days. She was proceeded in death by a
sister, Willetta Clair Cook, who died September 25, 1921 and her father,
William W. Cook, who died April 9, 1935.
Wanda Lee will be missed
by many besides her family as she was loved by all who knew her. She was
a very lovable little girl and leaves to mourn her departure, a mother,
three sisters, three brothers, two nieces, a nephew and may relatives
and a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted at First
Christian Church, Saturday March 19th by Arlie G. Hurt. - Clark County
Clipper, Ashland, Kansas, March 24, 1938
William Cook was born in Ashe County, North Carolina, August 10, 1841. Moved with his
parents to Illinois; while yet a boy, he united with the Christian
Church to which he belonged until his death.
He responded to the
call for volunteers and joined Company A, Sixth Indiana Cavalry in the
spring of 1861, where he was ever faithful and true and was one of those
in the famous Sherman's march to the Sea. He was a member of the Major
Elliot Post No. 437 and dearly loved "The Boys" and "Old Glory".
He was united in marriage with Sarah Jane Burton at Paris, Illinois,
August 1865. [Note: Marriage Certificate states Sarah Jane Burton and
William Cook were married August 16, 1866.] To this union nine children
were born.
Two died in childhood. those living are Frank Cook, of
Rosston, Oklahoma; Robert Cook, of Plains, Kansas; Mrs. Victoria
Crossman, of Bluff City, Kansas; William Cook, of Plains, Kansas; Mrs.
Cora Kiser and Mrs. Nellie Wright, of Acres, Kansas; and Benjamin Cook,
of Hugaton, Kansas.
Mr. Cook came to Clark County, December 25,
1884 and settled three miles west of Ashland; moved to Meade County,
February 1905, then back to Clark County, November 1911.
Mr.
Cook's wife, Sarah, loved by all that knew her, left her earthly home,
May 7, 1912. After her death Mr. Cook's health failed and was called by
the great Master to leave this world of toil and sorrow Friday, August
6, 1915.
The funeral service was conducted by Elder N. S.
Franklin at the Christian Church, Tuesday morning at 10:00 A.M. and
interment made in the Highland Cemetery. - The Clark County Clipper,
Ashland, Kansas, August 12, 1915
William Nelson Cook was born June 27, 1899 at the Lackey ranch house west of Ashland, now
the Glenn ranch. He was the first born of the Robert Marion Cook and
Mabel Leona Givler Cook. Soon thereafter the family moved to Plains,
where he grew to young manhood and received his early education.
At the age of about 18 years he joined the Army on June 16, 1917,
spending the next year and a half in the old A.E.F. and after being
returned to the United States re-enlisted for a term of three years,
being finally discharged in August 15, 1923.
In Winfield, in
1926, he met his wife Voncelle and they were married in Pawhuska,
Oklahoma, the following year. To this marriage one daughter, Leona was
born. In 1937 they moved to Pueblo, Colorado and made their home there
until 1951. While there he cooked in a restaurant, worked in the steel
mills and at the beginning of World War II he went into the Ordinance
Department.
They returned to Ashland in 1951 and took over the
old Rainbow Cafe, operated it for two months and then purchased the
present Best Cafe across the street.
He was preceded in death by
his father and three brothers. His survivors are his wife Voncelle, his
daughter, Leona Miller, Pueblo, Colorado; a sister Maude Chapman,
Ashland; his mother Mabel Leona Cook of Ashland; two brothers, W. A. of
Ashland and Vance of Marion, and a host of relatives and many, many
friends. - The Clark County Clipper, Ashland, Kansas, June 9, 1960
Word was received here Tuesday forenoon of the death of
W. W. (Bill) Cook at his home at Johnson, Kansas, at 6:00 AM that day.
Mr. Cook's death was attributed to double pneumonia with which he had
been seriously ill for about a week.
Mr. Cook was a genuine
old-timer of Ashland and Clark County. He grew to manhood here, being
employed on several ranches and farms of the county and at that work was
considered most adept.
In the summer of 1932 he moved with his
family to Stanton County where he has since made his home. He is
survived by his widow and five children.
[Note: William Wallace
was born in Paris, Edgar, Illinois to William and Sarah Jane (Burton)
Cook. He married Estella Violet Sanger on June 14, 1906 in Meade, Meade,
Kansas.] - Clark County Clipper, Ashland, Kansas, April 11, 1935
Winton A. "Doc" Cook, 68, died Saturday at Ashland District Hospital following a long illness. Born November 16, 1920, in Meade County, he married Cora M. Holler, November 16, 1934, at Ashland. He was a retired employee of Ashland Co-op Exchange and lived in Ashland most of his life. He attended the Church of God and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include the widow, of the home; a son Milo, Protection; Robert, Ashland; Tom, Dodge City; daughters: Mrs. Patricia McDonald, Houston, Texas; Mrs. Edna Jantzen, Colorado Springs, Colorado; a brother Vance, of Florence; a sister, Mrs. Maude Chapman, Ashland; 15 grandchildren; one great granddaughter. Funeral services were held for Doc Cook Tuesday morning, August 7, 1979, at Ashland First Church of God. Rev. Paul Wagner officiated. Marva Ellis was organist. Martha and Carla Williamson sang, "The Old Rugged Cross," and "The Haven of Rest." Pallbearers were T. J. Blankenship, Everett Larrick, Frank Wesner, John Brunholtz, Donely McCarty, and Mike McCarty. Interment was in Highland Cemetery, Ashland, Kansas. Arrangements were by Myatt Funeral Home, Ashland, Kansas. The family suggests memorials to the Cancer Fund in care of the Stock-growers State Bank or the Citizens State Bank. – Clark County Clipper, August 9, 1979
Mrs. Donald Cothran and small child were burned to death at their
home on Clay ranch near Meade last Friday morning. The fire was caused
by the explosion of a can of gasoline. The gasoline was thrown on the
clothing of Mrs. Cothran and she was so badly burned that she died a few
hours afterward. Her small child was in the room with her. She attempted
to save it but failed and managed to stumble out of the house before she
was fully overcome by the flames.
John Harold Clay, the 9 year
old son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Clay was the hero of this disaster. Seeing
the mother stumble out of the house he realized the danger of the child
and ran in the house and brought the child out, and while it was too
late the child dying a few hours later from the effects of the flames,
he did save the child's body from being entirely destroyed in the fire.
He also saved his father's desk which contained valuable papers. The boy
is entitled to recognition for his bravery and we understand that Meade
people will recommend that he be given a Carnegie medal for this act.
The two story house and all its contents, except the few removed by John
Harold, were entirely destroyed in the fire. Emery Clay resides there
and Mr. and Mrs. Cothran were employed by him. - Clark County Clipper,
May 31, 1928
The body of Charles S. Coverdale was laid to rest yesterday, death having claimed him Tuesday. Deceased was the eldest son of John Coverdale of this county and was born July 23, 1879. His mother died when Charles was a mere boy, and being deprived of a mother's guidance he grew up on the streets and the range, and was of a roving disposition. he went to Colorado and contracted mountain fever, but was able to come home. Reaching here he soon lapsed into unconsciousness and was never fully able to tell where or how much property, if any, he left in Colorado. The fever resulted in meningitis of which he died. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. H. L. Gleckler assisted by Miss Mary Crawford. - Clark County Clipper, October 21, 1901
Herbert Allen and Homer James were born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coverdale, January 16, 1927, on the Coverdale farm north of Sitka. On September 9th, 1927, He who loved little children and carried them in his arms, took unto Himself, Herbert Allen, at the age of 7 months, 24 days. Funeral Services at Sitka M. E. Church September 10, conducted by Rev. Walter H. Dellinger of Protection, Kansas. Interment was in the Ashland Cemetery. - Clark County Clipper, September 15, 1927
John Allen Coverdale was born in Boone County, Indiana, October 1,
1855. It was at that place where he grew to manhood and was married to
Emeline Coverdale. To this union were born two children, Charles and
James. With his wife and two sons he came to Kansas in 1885, and settled
on a homestead in Clark county, about four miles north of Sitka. Shortly
after coming to Kansas, his wife died, leaving him on the lonely
frontier with the two small sons.
He again united in marriage to
Alice Robertson and to this union three children were born, Joseph,
Cleveland and Lee Roy. In less than five years the angel of death claims
this companion also. Three of the above named children also preceded him
in death.
On July 1, 1895 he was again united in marriage with
Carrie Osborn.
He remained on the farm in Clark county until
September 1926, when they moved to Protection. Shortly after they came
to town, Mrs. Coverdale was taken sick and has been bedfast most of the
time, and is now confined to her bed.
About thirty three years
ago he was converted in a revival being held at Ashland, and united with
the Methodist church. Later when the class at Sitka was organized, he
moved his membership there to become a charter member of that church.
And from that time until his moving to Protection he was considered one
of the faithful members of that church. He served for twelve years as
Superintendent of the Sunday school, and all of the remainder of the
time he was a faithful teacher.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his
wife, two sons, James Coverdale and wife, and Lee Roy Coverdale and
wife, and friends to the number of all who knew him; eight grandchildren
and three great grandchildren. Also one sister, Mrs. Nellie Stewart, who
resided at Montevallo, Missouri. Among the most loyal friends were all
the boys who came to know him; for he certainly did love little boys and
they loved him.
With the passing of this good man goes another of
the builders of this great state; a true and faithful christian servant,
a lover of truth and righteousness. He went to his reward Tuesday
morning, November 29th., at the age of 72 years, 1 month and 29 days.
"Life's labor done, as sinks the calve.
Light from it's load and spirit flies,
While Heaven and earth combine to say,
How blest and righteous when he dies."
The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church at Protection and the body was brought to Ashland and interred in Highland Cemetery. - Clark County Clipper, December 8, 1927
Caroline Osborn, fourth child of David and Mary Ann Osborn, was born in
Jersey county, Illinois, September 7, 1847.
She with her two
sisters, Priscilla and Ina, possessed with the spirit of pioneers, came
west to Kansas in 1886, and each took a homestead near the east line of
Clark county, about 14 miles northwest of Protection.
She was
united in marriage July 1, 1895, to John A. Coverdale at Ashland,
Kansas. In a short time they moved to the farm known at the Coverdale
home about four miles north of Sitka. They remained on this farm until
September 1926, when they moved to Protection. Shortly after the move,
Sister Coverdale was stricken with paralysis and for a year and a half
she has been mostly confined to her bed, all the time for the last year.
November 29th. last, Mr. Coverdale passed on to wait her coming, which
was only six months and two days when she joined him in the morning of
eternity, on June 1, 1928, at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 24 days.
She gave her heart to Christ when just a young girl and has lived a
consistent, beautiful, Christian life all her days. When the Methodist
church was organized at Sitka, she and her husband moved their
membership and became one of the charter members. Here her name and life
will be held sacred in the memory of all those who have known her.
She leaves to mourn her loss, two step sons, Roy Coverdale and
family of Ashland, and James Coverdale and family of Partridge, Kansas,
one brother Cyrus Osborn of Protection, three sisters, Miss Priscilla
Osborn of Protection, Mrs. Ina Kapp of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Julia
Ludwig of Canada.
Servant of God, well done,
The glorious warfare passed;
The battle fought, the victory won,
And thou are crowned at last.
The funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m. from the Methodist church at Protection, by the pastor, Rev. Walter H. Dellinger, and the body was brought to Ashland for burial. - Clark County Clipper, June 7, 1928
John Virgil Crane Dies Suddenly. Virgil Crane, well known
retired ASCS man died Saturday morning from a heart attack at their home
on South Main. Virgil was a Clark County boy and one of the founders of
Clark County Museum. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon,
November 5, 1968, in Ashland Church of God, with Pastor Frank Chrispen
and Rev. Major Parker officiating. Mrs. Jessie Waits was at the organ, a
male quartet, Gary Allison, Donald Spotts, Harland Hughs, and Jim
McNickle, with soloist pastor Chrispen sang "Beyond the Sunset" and "The
Lord's Prayer". Casket bearers were: Oral Bilyeu, Dan Shattuck, Willis
Harden, W.A. Shattuck, Robert Seacat, and Francis Moore. Honorary
bearers were: Roy Shupe, Ray Crosby, Paul Harden, Earl Simmons, Clarence
Aldridge, B.M. Fleetwood, Francis Arnold, and W.H. Shattuck. Military
graveside services and interment Highland Cemetery, Ashland, KS.
Services conducted by the Brown Mortuary, Ashland. - Clark County
Clipper, 7 Nov 1968
J. Virgil Crane, long time farmer and ASCS
Fieldman was taken at his home in Ashland by a heart attack on November
2, 1968. He was born February 18, 1896 in Clinton, IN, to Benjamin and
Anna Crane. He was orphaned at the age of 5 by the death of both
parents. He lived with a cousin in Indiana for a year, then moving to
Tulia, TX to live with an uncle. He attended school there until the age
of 16, when he moved to Clark County and worked for various farmers in
the Lexington community.
Virgil served in the armed forces of the
United States in World War I from 1917 to the end of the war. He
returned to Clark County and resumed working on various farms.
May 5, 1922 he was united in marriage to Jennie May Valentine of the
Lexington community. Here their 4 children were born, Ellen, Eula May,
Irene, and Guy. Eula May preceded him in death in February 1929 at the
age of 3.
In 1934 he accepted a position on the ASCS County
Committee. In 1944 he became a State field representative serving 36
southwestern counties, working until his retirement in 1965.
In
1949 they purchased a home in Ashland.
Virgil was a member of the
Lexington Methodist Church, the VFW and the American Legion. For the
past 2 years, he was President of the Clark County Historical Society.
He leaves to mourn his death, his widow Jennie May; one son, Guy L.
Crane of Manhattan; 2 daughters, Mrs. Marvin McPhail of Ashland and Mrs.
David Unruh of Garden City; 15 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren;
3 brothers, Lysle of Protection, KS; Earl Crane of Dana, IN; and Cedric
Crane of Des Plaines, IL; one sister, Mrs. Lillie Strong of
Bartlesville, OK; many other relatives and a host of friends.
Stephen Crane was born July 10, 1829, in the
state of Vermont. He came to Illinois when a boy of about twelve years
of age along with his brother, Harvey, and some other members of the
family. They came west by way of the Hudson-Erie Canal, shortly after it
was opened up for traffic, and then either by the way of the Great Lakes
or overland, to Vermillion, Illinois, where he spent the days of youth.
Later he came to Vermillion County, Indiana, where he made his home for
many years, married and reared a family of eight children - Laura, Lucy,
Hannah A., Sabrina Emily, Alva, Sylvannus Bert, Benjamin and Harvey Dan.
Five of these children still survive. Laura, Benjamin and Sylvanus Bert
having passed on before, along with the wife and mother, who departed in
the year 1886. He never remarried.
After the death of his wife,
he sold his Indiana possessions and moved to Kansas, where he resided
for several years, but later returned to Indiana, to remain till his
son, Harvey Dan sold out and moved to Texas in the year of 1908, where
he has since made his home with them, till he answered the summons of
heaven on November 3, 1927.
His life was spent in the Methodist
Episcopal church service. He was wonderfully gifted in prayer, song and
teaching ability. Generations of boys passed under his guidance as a
Sabbath school teacher, and he saw most of them converted and come into
the church to carry on its work. He was chorister of Center church in
Indiana for many years and under his powerful leadership in song, many
were led to higher life.
He was very liberal in support of the
church in all of its relations. He claimed he was a "The Lord's
Steward," what he cared for was the property of the Lord, and it should
be used for his cause. In his home the BIble was read daily along with
family worship, his motto was, "Is it right, then walk that way." His
advice to all the young people was "keep a Christian Conscience, and
follows its dictates." He was loyal to his country and its officers,
whether they were of the same political faith of himself or not. He
loved to read the History of the United States and for more than forty
years, read a U. S., history each year.
He personally remembered
incidents of all Presidential administrations down to and including the
late Warren G. Harding's. He was well read, having obtained a good
education by self improvement. A good man has been called to his reward.
He was 98 years, 3 months and 23 days old.
The funeral services
were held in the Methodist church at Tulia, Texas, November 4, 1927, by
the pastor, Rev. J. P. Patterson, assisted by Rev. Huff of the Baptist
church.
Mrs. W. S. Graham sang very impressively and
appropriately the song "In the Land Where We'll Never Grow Old." After
the services at the church, the body was conveyed to Rose Hill Cemetery
and tenderly laid to rest. - Clark County Clipper, November 10, 1927
Alice Victoria Cook, daughter of Sarah Jane and William Cook, was born in
Edwards County, Illinois, on January 23, 1877, and passed away at Bluff City,
Kansas, at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 4 days. Her family moved to near
Marysville, Missouri, where they lived for some time in the early 1880's. On
December 25, 1882, they came west and settled at Ashland. Here she grew to
womanhood, braving the life of the early pioneer, and she saw the west grow from
the prairies to what it is today. On October 17, 1897, she was united in
marriage to James S. Crossman, Ashland, Kansas, and together they came to Bluff
City to make their home and made it their home with the exception of about three
years when they lived near Meade. To this union were born nine children. Mrs.
Crossman was a member of the Christian Church in Bluff City, and also a member
of the Bluff City Rebekah Lodge. Her husband, four sons, Van, Rea, William and
Robert, one daughter, Sarah and one grand child preceded her in death. She is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lucina Brotton, Bluff City, Mrs. Vivian Robinson
of Wichita; two sons, Harry Crossman of Milton, and Clian Crossman of Spokane,
Washington; one sister Mrs. Nellie Wright of Englewood; one brother, Benjamin
Cook of Springfield, Colorado; 27 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Her
passing is mourned by a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services
were held on Friday, November 29 at 2:00 P.M. in the Bluff City Christian
Church, Rev. Leonard Morrison officiating. Interment was in Singer Cemetery. –
Clark County Clipper, December, 1957
[Note: Another obituary adds the
following: Ruth and Gladys Baker sang; "God Be With You" and "Safe in The Arms
of Jesus." They were accompanied by Faye Prouse. Pallbearers were Bob Oller, Bob
Hudson, J. D. Robinson, Harry Crossman, Jr., Darrell Crossman and Dean
Crossman.]
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