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Daniel W. Daily departed this life at his home out on
Bluff Creek at about one o'clock yesterday morning, the 29th, after an illness
covering a period of several months.
Mr. Daily was one of the very early
settlers in this county and was one of the very best citizens of the county. He
was considered an honest man by those who knew him and by his industry he has
laid by a moderate competence. He was a man of quiet manners and unassuming. His
home life was of the most pleasant kind, he was idolized by his family. He was
reputed to be a good neighbor and a very warm friend.
In the death of Mr.
Daily the community loses one of its best citizens and the bereaved family will
have the sympathy of every one. - Ashland Clipper, January 30, 1913
Daniel Webster Daily was born in Pike Co., Ohio, Jan. 8, 1848 and died at
Lexington, Kans. Jan. 29, 1913, aged 65 years and 21 days. He was married to
Elmina C. Bunch at Waverly, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1871. To this union were born four
children, Frank Daily, Mrs. T. M. Rinker, Mrs. Wm. T. Moore and Charlie Daily,
all of whom are living near the old home. Mr. Daily moved to Kansas in 1886,
settling in Clark county, near Lexington. Having taught school in Ohio, he
continued the profession here, teaching six years in the Fox district and three
years in the Lexington district. For a short time he engaged in the mercantile
business in the old town of Lexington, but for the last sixteen years he engaged
in farming and stock raising. Mr. Daily was a man of sterling worth and moral
integrity. He was always ready to help by personal effort and with any means at
hand all worthy enterprises for the advancement of the community. He had been
honored by his friends with public trusts, having served two terms as County
assessor. Funeral services were held in the home, Feb. 1, 1913 conducted by Rev.
D. C. Shields and the remains laid to rest in the Ashland cemetery. - Ashland
Clipper, February 6, 1913
Card of Thanks. We thank our many friends and
neighbors who so kindly rendered assistance during the sickness and death of our
beloved husband and Father and for the many tokens and expressions of sympathy
in our bereavement. Also wish to thank the members of the Eastern Star for the
beautiful floral gift. Mrs. Daniel W. Daily, Frank Daily, Mrs. May Rinker, Mrs.
Lizzie Moore, Charlie Moore.
Georgia M. Dale, daughter of William and Nellie F. Dale, was born February 20, 1879, at
Industry, McDonough county, Illinois, and departed this life April 26, 1927, in
Ashland, Kansas, at the age of 48 years, two months and six days.
She
moved with her parents to Sumner County, Kansas in 1885, and to Comanche County
in 1886. She was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Frank Daily, November
30, 1898, and lived on their farm in the Lexington neighborhood in Clark County
for twenty four years, and moved to Ashland in 1922 so that she could be with
her daughter, June, who was in high school.
She was the mother of six
children, three of whom proceeded her, two in infancy and their little daughter,
Frances, who died of diabetes at the age of eleven years, January 7, 1913. She
had two sisters who preceded her, one in infancy and Mrs. John Moore, of
Protection, Kansas, in 1914, leaving four daughters, Mrs. Bair of Minneola,
Kansas, Mrs. Ester Culberson of Pampa, Texas, Miss Hazel Moore, who is a Senior
in Kansas State Agricultural College and Miss Carol Moore of Stephens College of
Columbia, Missouri.
When questioned by the pastor about her future
welfare, she stated that she was perfectly ready to go. A few hours before her
death she called the family and a number of friends and gave very wonderful
advice to the children. She also quoted the Scripture from St. John 11:26, "I am
the resurrection, and the life," and from chapter 14:2 and 3., "I go to prepare
a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and
receive you unto myself." She was a very true and devoted wife and mother and
always did what she could to make her home pleasant for her family. She was also
a member of the Eastern Star Lodge.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her
husband, three children, Marguerite, Frank Edward, Jr., and June Elizabeth; her
mother, Mrs. W. L. Dale of Protection, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Helen Tinkler of
Protection, Kansas; four brothers, Fred J. Dale of Jackson, Wyoming, Ernest S.
Dale, Chester W. Dale and Karl S., all of Protection, Kansas, and a host of
other relatives and friends.
The funeral service was conducted in the
Ashland Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon, April 28, 1927, at 2:30 by
Reverend E. S. Corrie and the pastor of the church, Reverend, R. L. Foster, and
interment made in the Highland cemetery. - Ashland Clipper, April 22, 1927
Isaiah Daniels was born in Clay county, Indiana,
November 7th, 1844; departed this life at Wichita, Kansas, September 3rd, 1908;
age 63 years, 10 months and 26 days.
Deceased was married to Miss Nancy
E. Kindell, April 27th, 1865. To this union was born five children, 3 sons and
two daughters, four of whom survive to comfort an aged mother.
Mr.
Daniels came to this county with his family in 1884 and has since lived in the
county.
Nearly all business houses of the city were closed last Saturday
while the remains were being laid to rest in the "Silent City" on the hill.
The sympathy of the community will go out to the bereaved relatives. - Clark
County Clipper, September 10, 1908
James Franklin Daniels was born in Clay county, Indiana, July 22, 1867; departed this
life at the home of his parents in Clark county, Kansas at 11:30 o'clock Sunday
February the 3rd, 1901. Age 33 years, 6 months and 11 days.
The people
of the community were surprised and pained to learn last Sunday that James
Daniels had passed away that morning. Whilst he had been under the care of the
doctors for several weeks, yet the report was current that there was not much
the matter with him and that the doctor thought he would be up in a short time,
and his sudden demise was wholly unexpected.
The funeral was held from
the family home west of town Monday morning, Rev. W. L. Roberts of the
Presbyterian Church preaching the sermon, after which the remains were laid to
rest in the cemetery at Ashland.
Deceased was second son of Isiah and N.
E. Daniels, who are numbered amongst the most highly respected families of this
community, and was a favorite son; as he had been with his parents all his life.
Jim was a young man of the most exemplary habits, sober, honest and
industrious. Whatever his environs, he never neglected his brotherly devotion to
his sisters who confided in him implicitly nor obtained a favor too precious to
contribute to the happiness of a doting father and mother. No one can take the
place of Jim in the hearts of his parents and sisters, for they had learned to
lean on the strong arm of Jim in all trials of adversity.
The entire
community will deeply sympathize with the bereaved family, for their affliction
is great. - Clark County Clipper, February 7, 1901
Davis - William Davis was born at Dayton, Ohio, September 5, 1822, departed this
life at his home in Ashland, Kansas, February 22, 1905, aged 84 years, 5 months
and 17 days.
Deceased was married to Huldah Haley in Jefferson county,
Ohio, November 14, 1847. From Ohio they moved to Indiana; from Indiana to Iowa
and from Iowa to Montgomery county, Kansas. From there they came to Clark county
in 1885 and have since made this their home.
The old gentleman has been
in failing health for a number of years and his death was no surprise.
Deceased was an honorable, upright citizen and leaves a good record. He had been
a Quaker all his life. He leaves an aged wife and a large family of children and
grandchildren behind.
The remains were laid to rest in the Ashland
cemetery this afternoon. - Clark County Clipper, February 23, 1905
Davison - Little Helen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.
E. Davison, was born at Wichita, Kansas, December 31, 1905 and departed this
life at Wichita, May 26, 1908, aged 2 years, 4 months and 26 days. - Clark
County Clipper, May 28, 1908
The little angel had only been ill for about
three weeks. She had contracted intestinal trouble and was at once taken to the
hospital. The body was brought in on the train last evening and was taken to the
VanLaningham home, from whence it will be taken to the "Silent City" on the hill
this afternoon at 4 o'clock and laid to rest. The sorrowing relatives have the
sympathy of the community, especially of those who have little angels of their
own.
Paul Davison Perished in Effort to Save his Son.
Because we know that the numerous friends of Paul Davison are still shocked and
perplexed at his sudden death we are herein publishing excerpts from the
Oklahoma City Papers which give us the particulars of the tragedy and also bring
to our eyes the true heroism of the man lost, and the deep devotion of the
father who perished as he tired vainly to save his son.
Paul it will be
remembered by his friends, attended Ashland High School a number of years ago
graduating with signal honors athletically and scholastically. While attending
school here he stayed with his grandmother, Mrs. A. M. Laningham, who now lives
in Wichita, Kansas. Truly Mrs. Van Laningham knew Paul the best of us all here,
and she verifies the thoughts of our hearts in the statement she made in that
"Paul lived a beautiful life and died a noble one." Paul's last efforts before
he himself was dragged to the bottom of the lake by the boat were to save his
son and he literally threw Paul LeBron toward shore just before he sank below
the waters.
Rescue Efforts Futile. "The man stayed with the child and
lifted him above the waves at first, but couldn't keep up the struggle,"
Huddleston said. "His efforts grew weaker and weaker and he sank."
Ford
took a light boat with a motor and attempted to reach the victims. He couldn't
get through the waves, however.
Charles Riley and Charley Myers also made
an attempt in a larger boat and failed.
Tyler Henson and Walter Schmidt
went through in an 18 foot boat, but couldn't maneuver their craft in the waves
to rescue the bodies.
Young Davison Lover of Nature. Like his father,
George Davison, Paul Davison was a lover of nature, especially those animals and
birds which ones were so plentiful in Oklahoma but which have been persecuted to
the point of near extermination.
Though he loved to hunt as any young,
red-blooded chap loves the chase, he readily seconded his father's suggestion
when the elder Davison decreed that shotguns and dogs should leave the ranch
when their wide acres in Ellis county were transformed into a state game
preserve years ago.
With their father gone much of the time, it was Paul,
and his brother, Vern, who took personal charge of the only Oklahoma state owned
herd of buffalo and nursed it into a herd of the finest specimens of American
bison in the southwest.
He also took a personal interest in protecting
the immense flocks of prairie chickens which took refuge on his father's Ellis
county ranch and of the thousands of bevies of Bob White quail there. He would
not even kill or permit to be killed on this ranch preserve, any of the
thousands of wild ducks which dropped into their fields or their lakes for food,
water and rest.
Youthful thought he was at the time of his passing, he
already had served the state well.
Sought To Better His Family. It was
the desire to give his children the advantages of the city that took Paul away
from the ranch upon which he had spent so many busy, happy years.
Selling out his ranch interest less than a year ago, to his brother, he first
took his family to California. But the call of Oklahoma brought them back to
this state and he located in Oklahoma City a few months ago.
Especially
fond was he of his little 5 year old son, in a vain effort to save whose life he
gave his own.
Paul was a master swimmer. When their boat was overturned
and began to sink with the three clinging to it, he thought only of the boy,
according to those who watched the struggle in the water, helpless to render
aid. As the frightened little fellow cried out, Paul sought to hold him clear of
the leaping waves. The father's last effort, according to those who watched, was
to almost lift the boy from the water as he gave him a final push toward the
shore, some 200 yards away, hopeful that the youngster might yet be rescued.
Mrs. Paul Davison is the daughter of captain L'Bron of Guthrie, who was
killed during the World War when the Tuscania, troop ship, was torpedoed off the
Ireland coast. - Clark County Clipper, June 6, 1929
We are in receipt of a copy of the Flemingsburg Times-Democrat, containing the obituary of Miss Ella Willis Day. Miss Ella will be remembered by the people of this county as being the sweet little daughter of Harlan T. and Jane Day formerly of our city, now of Tarboro, N. C. Their many friends sympathize with the bereaved family. - Clark County Clipper, August 29, 1901
Passed Away. At her home in
Ashland, Kans., Nov. 1, Mrs. David T. Deffenbaugh, whose maiden name was
Elizabeth Frances Simpson, departed this life. The deceased was born in Madison
county, Ohio, September 26, 1843. May 17, 1870, she was united in marriage with
Mr. David T. Deffenbaugh, who survives her. To this union was born four
children, Ota, Simpson, Delia and Dollie, all of whom are still living, except
Delia.
Early in life Mrs. Deffenbaugh made a public confession of
religion, and united with the Christian church, living a useful, consistent
religious life for 42 years. For more than a score of years she has been well
and favorably known in this community. She will be greatly missed by her many
friends in Ashland and vicinity. After funeral services at the home, Sabbath
afternoon Nov. 5th, amid a large concourse of friends, the remains were laid to
rest in the Ashland cemetery. The sorrowing husband, daughter and son, and other
relatives have the sympathy of their many friends. - Clark County Clipper,
November 9, 1905
Word reached Ashland this
morning that Frank Deierling had died at his home home ten miles north of
Ashland, between the hours of one and two o'clock this morning. He suffered a
stroke of paralysis yesterday and was not able to recover.
His body was
brought to the Stevenson mortuary this forenoon. The time for the funeral has
not yet been set, but it will be held in Ashland Saturday or Sunday under the
auspices of the I. O. O. F. lodge.
Mr. Deierling was a about 48 years of
age and had been a resident of this county about 28 years. - Clark County
Clipper, December 20, 1928
Benjamin F. Deierling, for whom we are today
called to perform the last rites of Christian burial was born in Schuyler
County, Missouri, August 26th, 1880, son of Wendell Deierling and Catherine
Snobarger Deierling. His early life was spent in his native state where he
obtained his education and worked on his father's farm.
He came out to
Clark County in 1898 to visit the family of Henry Mull, his uncle. Being pleased
with this country he became a permanent resident until his death which occurred
early Thursday morning, December 20th, 1928, in the sole presence of his wife
and son in their farm home nine miles north of Ashland. December 25th, 1910, he
was united in marriage with Miss Lena Rhude in Wichita, to this union one son
was born, Otis, now a student in Ashland high school who, with his mother,
survive to mourn the passing of a kind and considerate husband and father.
Frank Deierling was a man of retiring disposition and very reticent about
his business affairs. He spoke briefly and to the point. He was frugal in all
his dealings and if he ever bought on credit the creditor knew there would be a
speedy settlement of the debt. He made little noise in this busy world but he
was a substantial citizen discharging his duties as such without flourish or
complaint. He has passed to eternal rest mourned and loved by those who knew him
best.
The funeral service was conducted at the Ashland Methodist
Episcopal Church by the pastor of the Church Rev. R. L. Foster, on December 23,
1928 at 2:30 p.m. and interment was made in the Highland cemetery.
Husband and dear, we shall miss you
For we loved to have you near,
Helping us while living -
Cheering us in life's work here.
But the hand who ever guides us
Surely doth do all things well.
He will comfort, guide, protect us,
While here on earth we dwell.
Then when, we too, have finished
The task to each one given,
May we meet thee o'er the river
In the peaceful land of Eden.
- Clark County Clipper, January 3, 1929
Thomas Demmitt a Suicide. This community was
shocked shortly before noon Wednesday, as the news spread rapidly that Tom
Demmitt had been found dead in the loft of the barn at his home just west of
Ashland, where he had evidently taken his own life by hanging.
He was
first discovered in this condition by his son, Quimby, who had gone up in the
loft to get a pitch fork which he was going to use in hauling some feed. He at
once ran to the house and told Mrs. Demmitt of the tragedy and Dr. W. H. Jones
was called immediately, but Mr. Demmitt was dead when the doctor arrived. DR.
Jones is of the opinion that the tragedy had taken place about three hours
previous to the time his body was found, or shortly after eight o'clock in the
morning. Others were told of the tragedy and soon many friends of the family had
gathered at the Demmitt home to give such assistance to the grief stricken
family as they could. Paul McCasland was called to take charge of the body.
Before the body was removed from the loft, Geo. M. Grimes, sheriff, H. C.
Mayse, county attorney, A. Baker, justice of the peace, Dr. W. H. Jones and Dr.
W. F. Taylor held an official investigation and decided that no coroner's
inquest would be necessary,. the surroundings and evidence showing so plainly
that it was clear case of suicide. The deceased had hanged himself with a rafter
in the barn, by first putting a non slip loop about his neck and then tying the
rope to a rafter which he could reach from the floor of the loft. He had not
jumped as is usually the case in hanging but had evidently just let his weight
off his legs until he choked.
So far no message has been found which the
deceased left to give any light on his reason for taking his life. His friends
and family can give no definite cause. It is surmised that he brooded over ill
health or possibly financial affairs until his mind became so unbalanced that he
committed the deed during a brief interval of temporary insanity.
Thomas
Demmitt was a man who was well liked by his neighbors and associates. He was a
hard working farmer who attended strictly to his own business and was honorable
in his dealings with his fellowmen.
The funeral services will be held in
the Christian church in Ashland at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, unless it should be
postponed to a later time because of relatives coming from a distance.
An
obituary of the deceased will be published in this paper next week. - Clark
County Clipper, November 10, 1927
Obituary. Thomas Andrew Demmitt was
born near Mt. Pulaski, Illinois, August 5, 1873, and departed this life at his
home, just west of Ashland, November 9, 1927, aged 54 years, 3 months and 4
days.
He was the elder son of Isaac and Sarah Demmitt, having six sisters
and one brother; his father, mother, and one sister having preceded him in
death.
At a very tender age he was stricken with infantile paralysis,
which made him helpless for a number of years.
When he was 5 years of
age, he came with his parents to Kansas, settling in Marion county, when that
country was all open country and one of this dearest memories was of he and his
sister herding cattle afoot over miles of open prairie.
On October 26,
1893, he was united in marriage to Addie Arretta Wyatt and to this union three
sons and three daughters were born, all of whom are living.
In 1909 he
left Marion county, settling in Pratt county for 3 years. On August 3, 1912, he
moved to Clark county, settling in the Ashland vicinity, and for the past 15
years had called this his home.
In 1916, he gave his heart to God,
uniting with the Christian church and was a member of this church at the time of
his death.
He was a kind, loving husband and father, ever ready to romp
with his children and grandchildren.
He loved boys and by his happy
cheerful disposition attracted them to him.
He leaves to mourn their
loss, his wife and six children, Mrs. Violette Minor, of Ashland; Mrs. Imogene
Callahan, of Minneola; Miss Avis Demmitt of Ashland; Chelsea Demmitt, of Beaver
Lodge, Alberta, Canada; Troy and Quimby, of Ashland; also five sisters and one
brother, Mrs. Mary Thrasher of Holcomb, Kansas; Mrs. Alice Swisher, Skiatok,
Oklahoma; Mrs. Florence Mullaley, Sebastepol, California; Mrs. Laura Brenn, St.
John, Kansas; Carl Demmitt, Fairberry, Nebraska; besides a host of other
relatives and friends who mourn his departure.
The funeral services were
held in the Christian church at Ashland, Kansas, Saturday at 2:30 p.m., his
pastor, Rev. Asa B. Ingram, preaching the funeral sermon. Interment was made in
Highland cemetery. A large concourse of old neighbors and friends attended the
funeral to pay their last respects to their departed friend. The Clipper joins
with the community is extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives. - Clark
County Clipper, November 17, 1927
Card of Thanks. We wish to thank all
those who helped and sympathized with us during this hour of bereavement. We
also wish to tender thanks for the beautiful flowers. Mrs. T. A. Emmitt and
children. Mr. and Mrs. Milt Wyatt and family.
Santa Fe Employee Killed. Night Operator At Englewood Mangled When Freight Car
Runs Over Him
Last Thursday night about 9:30 while assisting in shunting
cars and loading cattle, C. H. Dittmar, night operator at the Englewood station,
was instantly killed. It is not known just how the accident occurred as others
there did not see him fall, but it is known that he climbed up to set a brake on
a car and it is presumed that he either slipped or fell off the car and fell
under the wheels. It was raining and mud on his shoes may have caused him to
slip. Or, having loaned his lantern to a cattleman, he may have taken one step
into space. He was missed at once and when he did not answer calls a search was
made and it was found that three wheels had passed over, the fourth standing on
his body.
His left arm was severed at the shoulder, the wheels passing
diagonally across the body severing the heart and shredding his right arm from
just below the elbow to the wrist. The cars were being moved by hand on an
inclined track. From wounds on the head and face it is thought that he was
unconscious before the wheels struck him.
M. G. Stevenson, local
undertaker, was called to Englewood to take charge of the body. It was brought
to the Stevenson undertaking rooms in Ashland, Thursday night, and prepared for
burial. Although the body was horribly mangled and disfigured, Mr. Stevenson so
efficiently plied his art in repairing and preserving the body and effacing the
scars and wounds that the appearance of the body was so life like that there was
no visible evidence of the violent cause of death remaining. The appearance of
the body on the day of the funeral was as if the deceased had met death while
quietly reposing on his bed.
Monday afternoon the body was brought to
Englewood for funeral services in the M. E. church which the deceased attended
while living.
Mr. Dittmar was relief agent at Ashland for a short time
and has been night operator at Englewood for about two years. He was of a genial
disposition and well liked by all who came in contact with him in business or
socially.
Mr. Dittmar was married here at the close of school last year
to Miss Juanita Withrow, whose Englewood friends deeply sympathize with her.
Casper Dittmar, father, and Mrs. Margaret Vanzant, sister, were here visiting
the son and brother when the terrible tragedy happened. It was a terrible blow
to them as Homer was the third and last son to be killed within the past few
months. A second funeral service was held in Topeka, Wednesday after which the
funeral party will proceed to Idana. - Clark County Clipper, August 4, 1927
Obituary. Casper Homer Dittmar was born at Idana, Kansas, September 8,
1898. He was called to his haven of rest at Englewood, Kansas, July 28, 1927, at
the age of 28 years, 10 months and 20 days.
He grew to manhood at Idana
and received his schooling at that place, later attending a school of telegraphy
at Topeka, Kansas. He was sent as an operator to Bernalillo, New Mexico, in the
early part of the year of 1917.
Being a son of a Civil War veteran, he
was anxious to do his bit in the great World War and in October 1917, he
enlisted in the signal corps and was sent to Ft. Leavenworth for training. In
February 1918, he was sent overseas. He was in the second battle of the Marne,
the battle of St. Mihiel, the battle of Chatteau Thierry, besides several
others.
In May 1919, he received his discharge from the army at Camp
Funston and after a time again entered the service of the Santa Fe railway as an
operator.
When a young boy he united with the Presbyterian church at
Idana, Kansas, and remained ever true to his faith and call of his Master. He
was a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge No 42. Idana, Kansas.
On June 11,
1926, he was united in marriage with Miss Juanita Withrow of Englewood, Kansas.
He is survived by his young widow, his aged father, Casper Dittmar of Topeka,
Kansas, and four sisters, Mrs. Emmett Johnson and Mrs. Roy Vinzant of Topeka,
Kansas, Mrs. Margaret W. Wadsworth of Idana, Kansas, and Mrs. Adolph Pavlis,
Geddes, South Dakota. His mother passed away September 6, 1905. Two brothers
preceded him in death, John E. Dittmar passing away Dec. 31, 1923, and Frank A.
Dittmar, April 21, 1924.
Born 31 Mar 1924 in Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas, son of Walter Lee and Pearl Million Donley; Died 29 Jul 2005 in Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas; buried in Appleton Township Cemetery, Clark County, Kansas. A longtime Dodge City resident, he was a laborer. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carla Ashton; two brothers, Robert and Glenn; a granddaughter; and two great-granddaughters.
Drake - At her home south of
Englewood, Kansas, September 1, 1902, Lucy Drake.
Deceased was born in
Noble county, Ind., 30th of July, 1876. At the age of 23 she united with the
Christian church and died on the triumph of faith, leaving her father and
mother, three brothers and four sisters to mourn her loss. Her remains were laid
to rest in the cemetery at Ashland, Kans.
She leaves a vacancy in the
home and among the Christian people. She will be missed. Her dear ones are made
sad, oh so sad, but for her "to die is gain."
She was not heard to repine
during the long, tedious days of suffering but encouraged all around her by her
cheerful patience and loving appreciation of all kindness.
Her beautiful
Christian life, her perfect trust in Jesus, and her patience during her illness
will long be in our memories as a trait of the Christian life which she lived.
One precious one has left us,
One voice we loved is stilled;
One place on earth is vacant,
That never can be filled.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon his love has given;
And though the body moulders here
The soul is safe in Heaven.
Clark County Clipper, October 2, 1902
Child Dies in Hospital. Junior,
three year old son of Chas. Durham of near Sitka, died in the Ashland hospital
about two o'clock Thursday afternoon. Junior had been living with his
grandmother, Mrs. Durham near Buffalo, and it was there that he developed a
serious case of pneumonia and was brought to the hospital here, Sunday. Funeral
services will be held in the Methodist church this Friday afternoon at two
thirty o'clock. Friends of Mr. Durham extend sympathy in his hour of
bereavement. - Clark County Clipper, December 8, 1927
Obituary. Charles
Finley Durham Jr., was born March 31, 1925, at Sitka, Kansas, and departed this
life December 8, 1927, in Ashland, Kansas, at the age of two years, eight months
and seven days.
His mother preceded him on March 28, 1927.
Junior
was his father's pet, he being greatly fond of his father, who will greatly miss
his kind and loving face, also his sweet voice in words and laughter.
While he has only been with us a short period of two and one half years, yet we
know that he is far better off than we, since he has gone to be with Him who
gave his little life to us for this brief period. He has taken his place among
those like himself at the right hand of his Father and ours of whom Jesus said,
"Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is
the Kingdom of Heaven."
He leaves to mourn his loss his father, Charles
F. Durham, two brothers, Leland Russell, and Eldon; also two grandmothers and
one grandfather; Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Dorsey, of Sitka, Kansas; and Mrs. O. G.
Durham, Rosston, Oklahoma; and a host of friends.
His death was caused by
pneumonia from which he suffered about one week.
The funeral services
were held from the Methodist Church of Ashland, Friday afternoon at two o'clock
with the pastor, Rev. R. L. Foster preaching the sermon. Interment was made in
Highland cemetery.
Good bye little friend. We will meet you in the
morning when the mists have rolled away, and our night has changed to one
eternal day. - Clark County Clipper, December 15, 1927
Nettie Dorsey was born at Lexington, Kansas, September 9, 1898, and passed away near Sitka, Kansas, March 28, 1927, at the age of 28 years, 6 months and 19 days. She was married to Charles F. Durham, at Pratt, Kansas, February 15, 1923, and since that time has made her home near Sitka. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, two sons, Charles Jr. and Leland Russell, a step-son, Eldon, her father and mother, three brothers, Charles of Omaha, Nebraska and Robert and Harold, both of Sitka, besides a large number of relatives and friends. She received her high school training at Ashland and attended business college in Winfield. She was converted early in life and joined the Methodist Church at Sitka and since that time has lived a consistent Christian life. She took an active part in the Epworth League and Sunday school earlier in life, and though her home duties kept her from taking an active part in the work of the church, yet she was interested in the things of God, and at the close of her earthly life left this testimony that she was ready to meet her Lord. A loving wife and mother has gone to her reward.
Jesus! the very thought of Thee,
With sweetness fills my breast;
But sweeter far Thy face to see,
And in Thy presence rest.
The funeral service was conducted in the Sitka M. E. Church by Rev. B. F. Foard, a former pastor and very close friend of the family, assisted by Rev. L. C. McNeill, pastor of the Methodist Church of Sitka. She was laid to rest in the Highland cemetery at Ashland, Kansas. - Ashland Clipper, March 31, 1927
Edgar: Alphia E. Mendenhall was born in Ridefarm, Illinois, September 4, 1868, and
passed from this life December 21, 1908, beginning at the time of her death, 40
years, 3 months and 17 days old. She was united in marriage to Robert Edgar
August 11, 1886. To this union were born seven children, 4 sons and 3 daughters,
all of whom are still living.
She removed with her parents to Winfield,
Kansas, in 1884, and came from there to Clark county in 1885, where she has been
since resided except about one year spent in Wichita, Kansas.
Sister
Edgar suffered much before her departure, yet she cheerfully, and with a degree
of patience that was remarkable, endured her afflictions. She united with the
Methodist church soon after the present pastor came to Ashland, and many times
as she has visited her to talk and pray, she has assured him that she was
willing and ready to die. Our kind heavenly Father who notes the fall of a a
sparrow and hears the young ravens when they cry called her from pain and sorrow
of earth to the enjoyment of heaven. She possessed an unwavering faith in God,
and died in the the full hope of a glorious immortality.
Rev. J. B. Rose
of the Presbyterian church read the Scriptures and was followed in prayer by
Elder F. E. Haughey of the Christian church. Mrs. F. C. Price read "After Death
in Arabia," from "The Light of Asia" by Sir Edwin Arnold. The music was
furnished by the choir, Mrs. Elmer Wallingford, Mrs. W. G. Stevenson, Miss
Carrie Rose and Dr. F. W. Hines. The remains were laid to rest in the City of
the Dead on the hill.
Card of Thanks. We sincerely thank the people of
this community who so kindly assisted us in the recent illness of the mother and
daughter, and so kindly brightened a gloomy pathway with words of comfort and
cheer. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mendenhall and Mrs. Edgars Children. - Clark County
Clipper, December 24, 1908
Robert
Breckenridge Edgar was born at Mountain City, Texas, September 27, 1860;
departed this life at Ashland, Kansas, May 23, 1902.
Deceased came to
Oklahoma Territory in 1879 and settled on Wolf Creek; afterwards, in 1882, he
came to Clark county and assumed charge of the day ranch, then with headquarters
at the present Edgar home on Day Creek. In 1885 he was married to Alpha
Mendenhall of this county, who survives him, together with seven children of
this union, the oldest 16 years and the youngest two weeks old.
Mr. Edgar
had been in failing health for more than a year past, and had visited health
resorts and been attended by some of the best physicians in Kansas City, but all
to no purpose; his health would not return.
When he found that he must go
he sent for Rev. H. L. Gleckler, of the M. E. church, and to him confessed a
Christian belief. Then after making every possible preparation for his family
his soul took its flight.
Deceased was a good citizen and had charity for
all. Few if any ever asked Bob Edgar for a favor that it was not granted, if
possible. He was always ready to contribute to a worthy enterprise or to
charity. He was a kind and devoted husband and father.
The funeral
services were conducted at the Presbyterian church by Rev. Roberts and Rev.
Gleckler and the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery last Sunday.
The whole community sympathizes with the wife and little ones in this hour
of their bereavement.
Card of Thanks. We sincerely thank the people of
this community who so kindly assisted us in the recent illness of the husband,
father and brother, and so kindly brightened a gloomy pathway with words of
comfort and cheer. Mrs. Alpha Edgar and Family. Mrs. Peter Walton. - Clark
County Clipper, May 29, 1902
Sadness
came into one of the good homes of this county the past week in the death of the
mother in that home. Mrs. H. W. Estes of the Sitka neighborhood, having been
called to her eternal home. Her death not only brought sadness to the home, but
to the friends and neighbors of the Estes family.
Mrs. Estes had been in
failing health for several years. Recently she was taken to a hospital in
Wichita with the hopes that by special treatment and a surgical operation, her
health could be improved. The operation was performed 8:00 o'clock, Saturday,
January 15th, but her physical strength was so frail that she failed to rally
from the shock and died at 3:30 that afternoon.
The body was prepared and
brought to Ashland, arriving here Sunday evening. The funeral was held in the
Baptist church Monday, January 17, at 2:30 p.m., her pastor the Rev. H. H.
Martin preaching the funeral sermon. He was assisted in the services by Rev.
David B. Jones of Ashland, and the Rev. Dellinger and Rev. Jasper Shoemaker of
Protection. The music was furnished by an Ashland quartet with Mrs. David B.
Jones at the piano.
Interment was made in Highland cemetery at Ashland.
Mattie May Stradling was born October 4, 1879 near Ozark, Mo., and died
January 15, 1927 at the Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 46
years, 3 months and 11 days.
She was married to H. W. Estes January 1,
1905. To this union five children were born; Opal, Rex, Earl, Sidney and
Lawrence, all of whom with their father are left to mourn the loss of a loved
one.
She was converted at the age of fourteen. About four years ago she
united with the Baptist church in Protection. She was a lovable character, who
was much cherished in he home and was loved and respected by all who knew her.
The Clipper joins with the host of friends of the family in extending
expressions of sympathy. - Ashland Clipper, January 20, 1927
Mrs. Luella Jane Etheridge was born bear Purdin, Linn
County, Mo., October 2, 1873, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. McKim. She
departed this life at Wichita, Kansas, April 18, 1929, at the age of 56 years, 6
months and 16 days.
Mr. and Mrs. Etheridge proved up a claim in Harper
county, Oklahoma, and resided there for a number of years. Their home was a mile
and a half southwest of the McKim store. J. S. McKim who owned the McKim store
was a brother of Mrs. Etheridge.
The deceased was a member of the South
Lawrence Baptist church of Wichita at the time of her death.
She leaves
to mourn her loss her husband, J. N. Etheridge, three daughters, Mrs. Martha
Mills of Wichita, Mrs. M. L. Coggins of Ashland, Mrs. Ralph Rupperch of
Perryton, Texas; and two sons Earl and Noble Etheridge of Wichita; three
grandchildren and one great grandchild; one sister, seven brothers and a host of
friends. One daughter, Hazel, preceded her in death.
The funeral service
was held from the Pleasant Valley church in Harper county, Oklahoma, Rev. S. T.
Love preaching the funeral sermon. Burial was made in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
- Clark County Clipper, April 25, 1929
Nema Olive
Opal Evans, daughter of William M. and Susan J. Evans, was born, November 4,
1900; departed this life at Ashland, Kansas, September 30, 1901. The funeral of
these two little ones was held from the Presbyterian church last Monday, and the
scene was one to touch the heart of the stoutest. A touching prayer was offered
by Rev. W. L. Roberts, of the Presbyterian church, and a brief sermon was
delivered by Rev. H. L. Gleckler, of the M. E. church. As Brother Glecker
proceeded with the remarks he gazed on the two little white coffins before him
and was overcome with the sight and wept. The scene was an unusual one in this
city and the entire congregation broke into tears and the singing of the choir
almost ceased.
The following verses were written in memoriam of Nema
Olive Opal Evans and handed to us for publication by a friend:
O cruel death why lay your hand,
Upon so young and sweet a child,
Whose tongue o often lisped my name,
Whose eyes so sweetly on me smiled?
Me thinks I see sweet Nema now,
So full of innocence and glee,
I always met her with a smile,
She always had a smile for me.
Why do the stars look down and weep,
Through heaven's curtains as they roll?
O, they but smile their tears of joy,
For heaven claims another soul!
The angels welcome Nema home,
Where little ones have gone before,
And the angels' voices all proclaim,
The joyful words "one angel more."
She's gone her little soul hath waned,
Its wavered flight to heaven above;
The mother's blessing cheered it on,
Its soul was wrapped in a mother's love.
Her tears were all that she could give,
Her heart was filled with grief and pain,
She wept as mothers only weep,
And faintly calls her back again.
Papa weep not for Nema now,
For she has gone to heaven where,
She cannot meet you here on earth,
But you must try and meet her there.
Nema sweet child a sad farewell,
We mourn the loss and felt the pain,
But oh 'tis joy midst all our grief,
To know our loss has been your gain.
When stars are looking from the skies,
As windows where the angels see,
May your bright eyes look down on earth,
To guide us all to heaven and thee.
- Clark County Clipper, October 3, 1901
Bridget A. Folks was born in Preston county, West Virginia, March
11th, 1848; married to John S. Folks, Easter Sunday, April 2nd, 1871; departed
this life at their home near Ashland, Kansas, May 30th, 1902, aged 54 years, 1
month and 19 days.
Deceased maiden name was Easter Anna Dancer, but when
she was baptized into the Catholic Church in 1871, she was christened Bridget A.
Folks. After her baptism she remained a consistent member of the church to her
death.
In 1883 the Folks family came to Sedgwick county, and in 1885 they
removed to this county where they have lived since.
To Mr. and Mrs. Folks
were born ten children, five boys and five girls and of these there are living
the five boys and three girls.
Deceased was a good woman, quiet and
unassuming, and seemed devoted to her family, with whom the community sympathize
in this hour of their bereavement. - Clark County Clipper, June 5, 1902
Fallen Asleep. Schell Mansoh Foncannon was born in
St. Bernice, Indiana, on August 12, 1887, and departed this life on March 7,
1927 in his home in Ashland, Kansas, at the age of 39 years, 7 months and 25
days.
He was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Edna May
Valentine on November the 17th, 1910 in Ashland, Kansas. To this union, three
children were given, one of whom preceded him in infancy, and two remain, Lorene
Oleta and Marjory May.
He gave his heart to Christ in Gate, Oklahoma, in
1916, and united with the Friends church and reminded a member of the same until
after coming to Ashland, where he transferred his membership to the Methodist
Episcopal Church, continuing his faithfulness and loyalty to Christ and the
church, until the day of his death. He always had the interests of the Kingdom
of God at heart, and did what he could for its promotion. He was a member of the
official board of the church and also Sunday School Superintendent for four
years, being elected to that office in March 1923. He was loved by all in the
church and the Sunday school, especially by the children.
He leaves to
mourn his untold loss, his wife, and two children as named above; two brothers,
Hugh, of Ashland, Kansas, and Lester of Sterling, Kansas; two sisters, Mrs.
Maude Southard, of Clinton, Indiana; Mrs. Myrtle Joyce of Dixon, Mo., and Will
Foncannon of Ashland, who is a near relative and has always been very near and
dear to the family. He also leaves a great host of friends in whose hearts will
be left a vacancy, and in whose minds will long linger a very precious and
tender memory.
It is not only the immediate family and the church of
which he was such a faithful member, who will suffer an untold loss by the
departure of Mr. Foncannon, but the city, community and country, have lost one
of the most noble, most gentlemanly, most devout and Christ-like citizen and
characters, who has ever dwelt therein.
But while it is a tremendous
shock to all, and we do not understand just why it has to be, yet we know that
we only "know in part," being finite, while God, who is infinite, knows all
things. So that we bow our heads in humble submission to the infinite Father in
Heaven and say, "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name
of the Lord." Knowing that while we do not and even cannot understand it all
now, that "we will understand it better by and by." "For now we know in part,
but then face to face; now we see through a glass darkly, but then shall we know
even as we are, also known."
The greatest of all consolation is, that we
do know, that our loss is Brother Foncannon's gain since he has gone to that
eternal reward at the right hand of God, the Father, which Jesus, his Lord,
promised to him and to all them that are washed in the blood of the Lamb, when
He said in John 14:1-3: "I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go and
prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself, that
where I am there ye may be also."
Therefore, since he has begun his
eternal abode with the Saints in Glory, we say, while it is with heaviest of
heart, we say it, "Good bye dear friend, and much beloved brother, we will meet
you in the morning, just inside the Eastern gate. Good bye." - Ashland Clipper,
March 10, 1927
Born Jul-7-1921 Clark County, Kansaa
Died
Sep-18-2005 Fort Dodge, Ford County, Kansas
Buried in Englewood
Cemetery, Englewood, Clark County, Kansas
Henry Alonzo Ford Jr. was born in the Campbell
Ranch near Englewood, the son of Henry Alonzo and Ina Roamy (Cole) Ford.
He attended Englewood schools. A resident of Fort Dodge, formerly of
Ashland, he was an equipment operator for the Kansas Department of
Transportation. He belonged to Hamston Veterans of Foreign Wars and
was a U.S. Navy veteran of 10 years, serving during World War II and the
Korean Conflict. On April 24, 1964, he married Laura Elizabeth Parsons
in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She died June 8, 1987. He later married
Mary Kay Markland on Feb. 14, 1988, in Dodge City. She survives. He was
preceded in death by an infant brother, Henry Ford; an infant sister,
Lorraine Ford; three sisters, Bertha Melvina Stanley, Ina Catherine Ford
and Bonnie Elizabeth Swayze.
Ina Catherine Ford, was born
November 21, 1916, and passed from this life, April 5, 1927, age 10 years, 4
months and 15 days.
She was a patient little sufferer of the swift
ravages of pneumonia, until death released her at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the
hospital at Ashland, Kansas.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lon
Ford and is survived by two sisters older, and a brother and sister younger.
She was born into the home on the seventh wedding anniversary of the
parents, and her going has truly left a void in the home as well as the hearts
of each, one being the aged grandmother. Being a bright little student of the
fourth grade, she will be long and well remembered by her little school mates
and teachers.
Like the Master who went to the garden selecting its
choicest flowers, she has been chosen and taken, as the earth is coming forth
with spring time beauty to grace the Easter of the Fairer land.
Out of
the heart of her suffering she was unable to speak audibly until just before the
flight of her little spirit, when she plainly repeated, "Suffer little children
to come unto me - for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."
Thus the
strongest link in the chain of circumstances surrounding the sweet life just
closed, shall bind the loved ones to the triumph of Eternity, through the one
who first spoke her last words.
- Ashland Clipper, April 14, 1927
Susan M. Ford, born January 24th 1848; departed this life at
her home in Englewood, Kansas, February the 20th, 1901. Aged 53 years and 16
days. Deceased was married to Hazel Ford about 29 years ago, and of that union
there were born eight children, four of whom survive; Emmett, John, Lonzo and
Mrs. Libby Sullivan. She was a devoted member of the Christian church for a
number of years. The funeral was conducted from the home last Thursday by Rev.
J. M. Robinson of Dodge City.
In Memoriam.
Today brings sad remembrance
Of one who went to sleep
In the mighty arms of Jesus -
Her soul He'll safely keep.
She left this world in triumph
For her bright heavenly home,
With no more cares or troubles -
No more her steps to roam.
Her sleep is calm and peaceful,
She is cold and still,
She leaves four Orphan children,
For 'tis the Savior's will,
One soul just now has left us,
One voice we loved us still;
One home on earth is vacant
That never can be filled.
One person now is walking,
With God on streets of gold;
One soul is now rejoicing -
Her works on earth are told.
O! grief stricken hearts, look upward
To the beautiful mansions on high,
Where she joyously waits for your coming.
Content, that t'will be by-and-by.
With Jesus, her redeemer,
She's waiting for us to come,
To follow in Christ's footsteps,
And meet her in his home.
- Clark County Clipper, February 28, 1901
Contributed by Al & Pearl Ellis June 11, 2006
Cause of Death a Mystery. Found In Dazed Condition
Nov. 8th With Loss of Memory.
Roy Fox, well known farmer of Lexington,
and a member of one of Clark County's pioneer families, died at his home early
Tuesday morning. He had awakened about 5:00 o'clock and got out of bed for a few
moments, returning complained to his wife that he had a head ache, soon after
became unconscious. His wife telephoned for the Stevenson ambulance to bring him
to the Ashland hospital, but before the ambulance could reach the home he had
passed away.
On the evening of November 9th, when his wife returned home
after being away for the afternoon, she found him in a dazed condition and he
could not tell her what had happened to him. He was brought to th Ashland
Hospital the next day for treatment. Here it was found he was suffering a loss
of memory, had a deep scratch or cut over the left eye, and bruises on the back
of both hands. He had apparently recovered from his illness and was able to go
to his home last Friday and until he was stricken Tuesday morning seemed to be
getting along nicely.
He was conscious all the time and could remember
the things that had occurred the day previous to the 9th, having served on the
election board in Lexington precinct, he conversed of the vote and of those who
were elected. But he had a loss of memory of what occurred on the 9th after he
was injured or became ill.
The deceased is survived by his widow, four
small children, Verona Lee, Eugene, Claudette and Virginia, three sisters and
four brothers living in the community. Mrs. Cloyd Vallentine, Mrs. Raymond
Crane, Mrs. Quinten Wright, Millard, Otis, Bert, and Charles Fox.
Funeral
services will be held from the Presbyterian Church in Ashland, Friday at 2:00
o'clock, the pastor, Dr. R. L. Vance in charge. Funeral arrangements are in
charge of the Stevenson Funeral Home. – Clark County Clipper, November 1938
____
Roy Lee Fox, son of Millard Fillmore and Ida M. (Cook) Fox, was born June
18th, 1889, and departed this life November 22nd, 1938, at the age of 49 years,
five months and four days. His birth-place was the family homestead in Lexington
Township and he died within one mile of his old home. He being one of the very
few men of his age who were born in this county. Practically his whole life has
been spent in this county, his only absences being when he went to Colorado and
made homestead entry which he did not complete, and the period of his military
service.
His father being a tiller of the soil, and occupation to which
he was intensely devoted, it was natural that Roy should follow in his
foot-steps. After his school days were completed, including a course in the
Salina Business College, Roy engaged in farming. Like Israel Putnam of
revolutionary fame, the call to arms found him at his plow which he laid aside
and entered the World War as a member of Company A, 351st Infantry, 88th
Division and served in France until the end of hostilities. He was honorably
discharged June 8th, 1919, and came home to take up his favorite occupation
where he had left the field. For seven years – until 1926 – he farmed with his
brother, Bert.
December 17th, 1927, he was united in marriage with Miss
Ruth Wright, of Englewood, who is a native of Clark County. To this union four
children have been born – Verona Lee, Wendell Gene, Claudette Ruth, and Virginia
Faye who with the faithful wife and mother survive to mourn his untimely death.
He is also survived by four brothers, Millard, Otis, Bert, and Charles, and
three sisters, Mrs. J. C. Vallentine, Mrs. Raymond Crane and Mrs. Quinten
Wright, all of this county.
Roy was a good citizen and loyal to his
government. In his dealings he was honest and regarded his word as his bond; in
neighborhood affairs he was ever ready to do his part and help wherever he
could; to his family he was ever-loving and kind and took great delight in his
children. His untimely death is a mystery that perhaps never will be solved. All
we can do is deposit to the tomb and commend his soul to the God who gave it.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church, Friday, November
25th, Rev. Asa Ingram preaching the sermon. Interment in Highland Cemetery. –
Clark County Clipper, November 1938
Contributed
by Al & Pearl Ellis June 11, 2006
Ruth W. Fox, died Saturday, October 21,
1961, in the Ashland District Hospital, after being hospitalized with cancer
since August 16, 1961. Funeral services were held Monday, October 23, 1961, at
the Ashland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dale Compton officiating. Mrs. Jack
Hardesty, at the organ, accompanied Mrs. Dan Shattuck, who sang, "The Lord's
Prayer," "How Great Thou Art," a favorite song of Ruth's was played on the
organ. Casket bearers were: Kenneth Salyer, C. M. Trease Jr., Willis A.
Shattuck, G. A. Berryman, Leo Jacobs, Arlow Wesner, Roy Smith, and Tillman W.
Floyd. Services were under the direction of the Brown Mortuary, Ashland, Kansas.
– Clark County Clipper, October 26, 1961
Ruth Wright, was born April 5,
1905, near Acres, Kansas, in Clark County. She was the first of fourteen
children born to Clarence and Nellie Cook Wright, both from pioneer Clark County
families.
At an early age, Ruth, with her parents, moved to Englewood,
Kansas, where Ruth attended school. After graduating from the Englewood High
School, she taught at the Coyote School, near Lexington in 1924 and 1925, and at
the Klinger School in 1926 and 1927. She attended summer school at Emporia State
Teachers College, Emporia, Kansas.
She was united in marriage to Roy Lee
Fox, by Rev. A. B. Ingram, December 17, 1917, at the Ashland residence of her
grandparents, the E. B. Wrights. To this union, four children were born, one
son, W. Gene, 1002 University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas, and three daughters,
Verona, Mrs. Lee Trease, Protection, Kansas, Claudette, Mrs. Tom Hensley,
Ashland, Kansas, and Virginia, Mrs. Myron Abbott, Benkleman, Nebraska.
Ruth taught for two years at Junction Valley School, while her husband, Roy
farmed. After her husband's death on November 22, 1938, Ruth moved from the farm
to Ashland, where she has since resided. In 1942 she was elected to the office
of County Superintendent of Schools, an office in which she was very competent
and the satisfactory performance of her duties in office is evidenced by the
fact that she has been re-elected each succeeding term, and still held the
office at the time of her death. Many complementary remarks have been made by
teachers, whom she has helped. Ruth not only attended summer school at Fort Hays
State Teachers College, to qualify the summer before she was first elected,
County Superintendent, but also attended many other summer sessions to keep
informed of the latest changes and methods of education.
She was a
devoted Mother, and after her husband's death, at an early age, she served as
Mother, Father, and counselor to her four beloved children of whom she was very
proud.
Her passing leaves a void place in the hearts of her family,
relatives, friends, and all who were associated with her in her work. She was a
friend to all.
Her husband, father, brother, and sister preceded her in
death. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Clarence Wright, Englewood, Kansas;
four children, seven grandchildren, nine brothers, Quinten, Sitka, Kansas; L.
A., Liberal, Kansas; "Buck" Martin, Englewood, Kansas; Edgar, Climax Springs,
Missouri; Warren, Laverne, Oklahoma; Bruce, Climax Springs, Missouri; Paul,
Englewood, Kansas; Clair, Climax Springs, Missouri; two sisters: May, Mrs. H. D.
Currier, Carlsbad, New Mexico; Mildred, Mrs. Jack Coy, Highland, California;
many nephews and nieces, and a host of friends. [Note: Victor Wright was omitted
from list of brothers.] - Clark County Clipper, October 26, 1961
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