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Mrs. Lillie Belle Maedgen was born October 22, 1892, in Metcalf
county, Kentucky and departed this life on July 29, 1928, in the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Reynolds in the Lexington neighborhood near
Ashland, Kansas, at the age of 35 years, 9 months and 8 days. Death being caused
by blood poison.
She gave her heart to Christ and united with the Baptist
church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at fifteen years of age. In 1918 she transferred her
church membership to the Methodist church, where she has remained a faithful
member since that time.
She was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to
Adolphus Maedgen at Porter, Oklahoma, October 30, 1910. There were nine children
given unto this present time: Clyde, Howard, Pauline, Gladys, Opal, Marjorie,
Leneal, Aubrey and Obera.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband,
father and mother, three sisters, six brothers and a host of relatives and
friends.
The funeral services were conducted in the home of her parents,
by the pastor of the Methodist church of Ashland, Rev. Robert L. Foster and
interment was made in the Highland cemetery, Ashland, on August 1 at 2:30
o'clock. - Clark County Clipper, August 2, 1928
Auto Wreck Causes Death. Comanche County Young Man Dies From Injuries Received
In Automobile Collision.
Kyle E. Mahoney of Comanche county was brought
to the Ashland hospital, last Sunday, in a critical condition as the result of
injuries received in a wreck when the Ford car in which he was riding collided
with a truck on the Albert Pike highway near the state line south of Coldwater
about 11:00 o'clock Saturday night. The injured man died shortly after arriving
at the hospital. A fracture at the base of the skull was probably the cause of
death although he suffered other severe injuries in the wreck. Two other
occupants of the car were not severely injured, neither was the driver of the
truck. It is said the car was a "total wreck" and it is a wonder that any of
those in it at the time of the collision escaped death.
The deceased was
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mahoney who for a number of years have resided on
their farm south of Coldwater near the state line. He was 22 years, 9 months and
26 days of age at the time of his death. The body was taken to the Stevenson
undertaking rooms and prepared for burial after which it was taken to Coldwater
for the funeral services and burial. - Clark County Clipper, November 24, 1927
William Y. Marley was born in Randolph county, N. C.
, Aug. 14, 1825, and died Jan. 16, 1913 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sarah
Fox of Clark county, Kansas. He was in his eighty-seventh year.
He grew
to manhood in his native state. There he was married to Miss Emma McMasters to
which union three children were born of whom one daughter, Mrs. Ed Sta__ey of
Clayton, Indiana, is now living.
His second wife was Miss Polly Breedlove
to whom was born seven children. Four are still living: Mr. J. W., David F., and
Jesse A. Marley of El Dorado, Kansas and Mrs. Sarah Fox of Ashland.
He
moved with his family to Hendrick county, Indiana, at the close of the Civil
War. After residing there for a number of years he moved to Butler county,
Kansas. The last fifteen years of his life have been spent alternately with his
daughter in Clark county, and his sons in Butler county.
For many years
he had lived a Christian life. In recent years he had been a sympathizer with
the Holiness movement.
His last few days were passed in peace. He longed
for the day of release to come when the Spirit should return to God who gave it.
Not long before he died his daughter bent over him and asked if he were singing.
He replied, "I am trying to" and then she heard him murmur, "Heaven! The path of
the righteous is as the dawning light. That shineth more and more unto the
perfect day." - Ashland Clipper, January 30, 1913
Our mother died at the St. Francis hospital in Wichita, Tuesday
night, of typhoid fever. The body will be shipped to the Old Lebanon church in
Clinton county, Mo. Father started, yesterday, to Wichita to be with her not
knowing that she was dead, as the telegram was not received until after the
train had gone. She had been under the doctor's care for several month's with
what seemed to be muscular rheumatism, and was taken to the hospital last
Friday, the 14th, in the hope that she might receive the best of care and the
treatment of the physician there. I stayed in the city and visited her twice a
day until Tuesday, then on the statement of Dr. Fabrique that there was no
immediate danger I returned home and father started the next morning to be with
her. After the train had started east the message was received that she had
passed away Tuesday evening about eight o'clock.
Isabella Everett was
born in the Missouri on October 10th, 1836, and was married to James E. Mayse,
February 8th, 1855. Of this union there was born fourteen children, eight of
whom are living.
Toll the bell softly, a mother has passed to the unknown
shore and only those who have spent their lives with their mother and know how
want we are upon returning home to go thru every room of the house until we find
Mother, can only know the loss. Nor can any except those who in sickness have
had a mother to tenderly pass her loving hand over their fevered brow know what
a ministering Angel a Mother is. No one can make the rough places in life smooth
like a mother. It is mother who is always ready to get up in the night and fix
things, and let the children, even after mature years sleep. To her they are
always children, no matter how old, and tho the world forsake them, they know
that mother is waiting with open arms to receive them.
Mother is gone,
and is of this earth no more, but she has left her impress on her generation, in
a life without blemish filled with love for mankind, and many deeds of kindness.
The world is better by her having lived in it. She lived religion she professed
and never dishonored the cause. Knowing the frailty of human nature, who was
always forgiving. Now she has entered the dark beyond called death, but in the
firm belief in a final resurrection and an eternity with her Savior. Farewell,
Mother, Farewell. - Clark County Clipper, November 20, 1902
Clark County Clipper, February 13, 1908
Anna M. Rhodes
was born in Cowley county, Kansas, May 1, 1884, and passed away at her home, in
Wichita, Kansas, Feb. 7, 1908. At ten months of age she was adopted by her aunt
and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Wright, in whose home she grew from infancy to
womanhood. After graduating from the Ashland High School in the spring of 1901,
she was married to J. W. Mayse on Sept. 11 of the same year. To this union was
born two children, a son and daughter, who with her husband, her father, a
brother and several half brothers survive her.
Our departed sister was
converted at an early age, and when but ten years of age united with the
Methodist Episcopal church. When she was but a child she was carried to church
in the arms of Sister Wright. She grew from childhood to womanhood in the
church, Epworth League and Sunday school, but she was more interested in the
Sunday school, first as a student then as a teacher. The old Sunday school
records show that she was very faithful in her attendance. She had a sweet voice
and was a member of the choir at the old Stone church.
We say good bye
here until we meet her in the land of everlasting day.
Servant of God, well done.
Thy glorious warfare's past;
The battle's fought, the race is won,
And thou art crowned at last.
Of all thy heart's desire,
Triumphantly possessed,
Lodged by the angelic choir
In thy Redeemer's breast.
In condescending love.
Thy ceaseless prayer he heard;
And bade thee suddenly remove
To thy complete reward.
Deceased had only been
ailing for a week, but the disease was the dreaded pneumonia; a few friends even
knew she was ill until notified of her death.
A sister is gone, a mother
is gone and two little ones are left without, that love that only a mother can
bestow: Yet, it is said, the winds are tempered for the shown lamb.
The
remains were laid to rest in the Ashland cemetery last Tuesday afternoon, after
an address at the M. E. church by Rev. Geo Watts. Notwithstanding the raging
storm the church was well filled. A special choir consisting of Carrie Rose and
Anna Hensley, Messrs. W. C. Smith and Dr. F. W. Hines rendered some beautiful
and appropriate music, and whilst the funeral sermon was short it was
appropriate and impressive.
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Joe Mayse returned to Wichita
yesterday morning. He decided to let Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wallingford take care
of his two children; and in having so good a home awaiting these little ones, he
is very fortunate, for a better home for them would be hard to find.
J. E. Mayse Is Dead. Racked for months with acute pain
from an incurable disease, and enfeebled unto utter helplessness in the closing
days of his extreme old age, our father's pain and suffering was ended shortly
after ten o'clock Tuesday morning. Until a little over a year ago he was an
exceedingly healthy and able bodied man of his age. But the shock caused by the
sudden death of his wife aggravated disease, and thereafter he grew weaker day
by day until during the last few weeks he survived only by force of indomitable
will and energy.
James Eli Mayse was born near Danville, Ky., December
16, 1823. While at an early age he moved with his parents to Virginia, and when
he attained his maturity he emigrated to Missouri, while that country was
undergoing its pioneer settlement. February 8, 1855, he was married in Clay
county, Mo., to Isabella Everett, whose demise occurred at Wichita, Kansas,
November 18, 1902. He moved to Clark county in the summer of 1886, and with the
exception of one year spent in Missouri, he lived here until his death. He
leaves a generation of six sons and two daughters.
Being deprived by the
disadvantages of pioneering in the early life of the opportunities of an
education, he was considerably handicapped. But not withstanding this by his own
efforts later in life acquired considerable knowledge of books and business. In
the latter 70's he was sheriff of Clay county, Mo. During the war he was
enlisted in the Missouri militia, but was never in actual service of the
government.
As a father he was stern, and though he might have perhaps,
appeared harsh at times he had the best interests of his family at heart, and
his injunctions were to lead them into better ways. When parting with the
youngest and oldest of his family, at separate times, when he expected perhaps
to never see them again, his final admonition to each was: "My son be honorable
to all men." Solicitude for their welfare could not be more aptly expressed.
Unfortunately one of his sons, who is in Oregon, was unable to attend him in
his final illness, and this was the only regret seemed to have fostered.
He was a husband very much attached to home. For years he never left his own
fireside for even a night, and he would do so under no circumstances that could
be avoided. So affected was he by the death of his wife that he carried with him
a burden of loneliness to the end.
In his investments in this county in
the 80's he was unfortunate to lose most of his property, but in his death he
left to children that which, as an heritage, is vastly more appreciated than
worldly chattels - a good name and character.
We all have our faults, but
the evil that men do does not always live after them, and the good is not always
interred with their bones. Rather, the grave hides every error, encloses every
defect, and obliterates all enmity and resentment. It discloses the regrets and
recollections of our own foibles and weaknesses; it reminds us remorsefully of
the hasty words and action of our ungoverned impulses; it reveals the lost
opportunities which we overlooked to decorate the paths of the living with kind
deeds and words and of futility of now trying to atone by strewing flowers over
their graves.
In the little country churchyard near Perrin, Mo., where
buried a year ago the companion for nearly fifty years was laid, our father and
mother now lie placidly and peacefully sleeping, side by side - At Rest. Mother
earth has graciously unfolded her bosom to receive them in the same bed, and
nature's wound will soon heal and cover them each with the same blanket of white
in winter, and comforter of green in summer.
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On the part of all
the Mayse family, we desire to thank all those who so kindly assisted us during
the sickness of our father, and for their kind words of sympathy in his death.
And especially do we thank "Dublin" Sughrue, who has so faithfully cared for him
during the long months of suffering until the last. Ed. - Clark County Clipper,
February 25, 1904
Clair Dean McFarland, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. McFarland, born December 13, 1928, departed this life April 11, 1929, age 3 months, 28 days.
The Reaper and the Flowers
There is a Reaper, whose name is Death,
And with his sickle keen,
He reaps the bearded grain at a breath,
And the flowers that grow between.
"Shall I have naught that is fair," quote he:
"Have naught but the bearded grain?
Though the breath of these flowers is sweet to me,
I'll give them all back again."
He gazed at the flowers with tearful eyes,
He kissed their drooping leaves,
It was for the Lord of Paradise,
He bound them in his sheaves.
"My Lord hath need of these flowerlets gay,"
The Reaper said and smiled:
"Dear tokens of the earth are they,
Where he was once a child."
"They shall all bloom in fields of light,
Transplanted by my care.
And saints upon their garments white,
These sacred blossoms wear."
And the mother gave in tears and pain,
The flowers she most did love,
She knew she should find them all again,
In the fields of light above.
Oh, not in cruelty, not in wrath,
The Reaper came that day,
'Twas an angel visited the green earth,
And took the flowers away.
---H. W. Longfellow
Funeral services were held at the family home in Ashland
Friday, April 12, at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Asa B. Ingram pastor of the Christian church
conducting the services. Burial was made in Highland cemetery.
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Card of Thanks. We wish to thank those friends and neighbors for their kindness
and help during the sickness and death of our darling boy; also for the floral
offerings. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. McFarland. - Clark County Clipper, April 18, 1929
Earl Albert McHatton, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Albert McHatton, was born on April 29, 1922, at the time the family were
residing on a farm near Ashland. He died in a hospital at Winfield, Monday,
November 14, 1927, at the age of 5 years, 6 months and 16 days.
Just a
baby he left us. He was always the sweet love of a little child. It was the
sweet affection of a mother's baby. Willful anger did not mar his tranquil
disposition. He was a pleasure when here. In going from us, he points us to
Heaven's hope.
We gaze with chastened feeling on The Spoiler's work.
'Tis but the casket here;
For well do we know the precious gem has gone
To
deck the Savior's sparkling diadem.
The funeral services were held from
the Christian church at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday. Rev. T. R. Mordy delivered the
funeral sermon. Interment was made in Highland cemetery.
The Clipper
joins with the community in extending sympathy to the bereaved parents.
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Card of Thanks. We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to
our neighbors and friends who were so kind in extending help and sympathy to us
in our bereavement of our beloved child; also for the many beautiful floral
offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Bert McHatton. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Jarvis and family. -
Clark County Clipper, November 17, 1927
Ella Augusta Bennett was born at Harrisonville, Ohio, on the 28th
day of July, 1854, and departed this life at her home in Ashland, Kansas, on the
24th day of September, 1904, after a long siege of sickness.
Deceased was
united in marriage to William H. McIntyre, in Hunnewell, Ky., January 6, 1874.
Of this union 7 children were born, all of whom are living except one, Roy H.,
who died at the age of six months. Mr. McIntyre with his family came to Kansas
from Missouri in the year 1885 and has made Ashland his home ever since.
Everything at the command of the husband was done to relieve the suffering of
the wife, but to no avail. She was sent to Wichita for a while, and it was
thought she had been benefited, but the relapse came from which she never
rallied. Death alone could relieve her sufferings.
Deceased united with
the Christian church at an early age and lived a consistent Christian life. She
was a faithful wife, a devoted mother and a good neighbor. Wife and mother is
gone and the entire community will sympathize with the husband and children in
this hour of loneliness. The husband may go about his daily labors and seemingly
have little thought of the tragedy, yet upon return to the home he immediately
realizes that wife, the companion of his joys and sorrows for many years, is no
more and he is sorrowful. The children may mingle with the world and for a time
seemingly forget, but the evening will bring back the remembrance that only
years may efface, and their hearts will tremble as they think of mother.
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W. H. McIntyre and children take this means of thanking their many friends
for their kind assistance rendered during the illness of their wife and mother,
and for the sympathies extended to them at her death. - Clark County Clipper,
September 29, 1904
Alexander McMains was born in
Terre Haute, Indiana, September 8, 1834, departed this life at his home in
Ashland, Kansas, February 25, 1906, aged 71 years, 6 months and 16 days.
Deceased lived in Missouri, then in Nebraska, then in eastern Kansas, and moved
to Clark county in 1884; he enlisted in Co. C., 40th Reg. Iowa Vol., and served
nearly three years.
He was married to Miss Nancy Boatenhamer in 1856, to
which union there was born 2 sons and 5 daughters. His first wife died in 1886
and he was remarried to Mrs. C. E. Davidson in 1889. He leaves a wife, 2 sons, 4
daughters, a step daughter and a granddaughter to mourn his departure; John and
James McMains, of Colorado; Mrs. Wymore, of Nebraska; Mrs. Mitchell, of
Washington; Mrs. Phebus, of California; Mrs. Underwood, of New Mexico; one
stepdaughter, Mrs. J. E. Powers, of Ashland, and Bertha Bush, of Hutchinson,
Kansas.
He was a member of the Christian church for 56 years and lived a
consistent Christian life up to the time of his death leaving words of comfort
to his family and the hope of a home beyond the grave. - Clark County Clipper,
March 1, 1906
William Alexandria McMinimy was born in Potawatomie county, Kansas, Aug. 14, 1866; died at his home at Sitka, Kans., Nov. 29, 1912. He was 46 years, 3 months and 15 days old. Mr. McMinimy moved with his parents to Benton county, Arkansas, where he spent most of his childhood. He moved with his folks to this county in 1885 where he has lived ever since. He was married at Ashland, Dec. 22nd, 1895 to Mary Randall. To this union were born six children all of which survive him. There is left to mourn his death, his wife and children, his parents, two brothers and four sisters. He became a member of the Christian Church at the age of 17 of which he has been a consistent member. - Ashland Clipper, January 2, 1913
Mrs. Ruth Smith Mendenhall was born on December
the 26th, 1841, in Richland, Iowa, and departed this life on February the 20th,
1929, at the home of her son, Everette B. Mendenhall in Ashland, Kansas, at the
ripe old age of eighty seven years, one months and twenty four days.
At
the age of six, she removed with her parents from Iowa to Vermillion County,
Illinois.
She was united in the Holy bonds of matrimony to James M.
Mendenhall in 1867 at Danville, Ill. To this union four children were given:
Alpha E., Everette B., Ralph R. and Perry E. Father Mendenhall passed away
January 30, 1914.
Alpha proceeded her mother on December the 21, 1908.
Ralph on September 11, 1888. Perry resides in Torrence, California. Everette in
Ashland, Kansas.
The family came to Winfield, Kansas in 1885 where they
spent one year then moving to Clark County, Kansas, where they took a claim near
the old "Edgar Ranch." She has made her home in Clark County since that time.
She dedicated her life to Jesus Christ in early childhood and united with
the Friends Church where she held membership until after coming to Ashland when
she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1892 to which she was very
faithful until her health failed, making it impossible for her to attend.
Mother Mendenhall, as she was called by many, was a faithful Bible reader
and lover of her Bible, all her life. She was a kind, affectionate and loving
companion and mother. To know her was to love her. She exemplified the life and
spirit of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at all times, whom she loved and
whom she served.
She has fought a good fight, she has kept faith, and has
gone to receive the crown of Life which the Lord, the Righteous Judge has
promised to all those who love him.
She leaves to mourn her loss the two
sons named above, three half sisters; Dr. Mary Hadley Smith of Long Beach, Cal.,
Lydia E. Chase of Shawnee, Kans., Mrs. George Holiday of Georgetown, Ill.,
fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
The funeral
service was conducted in her home church, the Methodist Episcopal Church, at
2:00 p.m. Friday, February 22, and the body lain to rest in the Highland
cemetery at Ashland to await the resurrection morning when at the voice of Him
who raised the dead in old Judea, she will come forth to life eternal. - Clark
County Clipper, February 28, 1929
Nancy Jeannette Knoles, daughter of Reuben R. and Betsy Ann Knoles was born in
Menard county, Illinois, January 29th, 1852, and departed this life December
12th, 1927.
When a child she moved with her parents to Barton county,
Missouri. Her father, a Civil War Veteran, died when she was twelve years of
age. She lived with her mother until her marriage to J. W. Musick on June 6th,
1881. To this union were born two sons and four daughters. In 1885 she came to
Elk county, Kansas, living in or near Howard the rest of her life.
She
united with the Methodist Episcopal Church when a child and remained a faithful
and devout member of the Howard church until death released her from her eight
years of great suffering, which began with a fall on an icy walk while on her
way to Sunday morning worship.
Mrs. Musick was a woman of refined and
noble bearing, a loyal member of the Truth Seekers Bible Class and an active
worker in the Ladies Aid Society.
She was a member of Columbia Chapter
number 142 Order of the Eastern Star, and was a faithful worker as long as her
health permitted.
She was the last member of a family of five brothers
and three sisters. She was preceded in death by two infant sons, Leonard and
Charles, and a daughter, Mrs. B. T. Broadie.
Those surviving her are; her
husband; three daughters, Mrs. R. E. Robinson of Panhandle, Texas; the Misses
Rose and Jane Musick of Howard; and a step-daughter, Mrs. W. A. Lydick of
Eugene, Oregon; also five grandchildren, Mrs. O. D. Spotts, George, Walter Burke
and Billie Broadie, all of Ashland, Kansas, and Maxine Robinson of Panhandle,
Texas.
Mrs. Musick lived a life of unselfish devotion as a wife and
mother. Her children most truly "rise up and call her blessed" because of her
great patience in suffering and exemplary virtues as a mother. Her neighbors and
friends likewise found her a friend to the needy and a kind and loving
companion.
The funeral services were held in the family home at Howard,
Kansas, at 2:30 p.m., last Thursday. - Clark County Clipper, December 22, 1927
Rose May Musick was born April 26, 1889, near Howard,
Kansas. She was one of the six children of James W. and Nancy Jeanette Musick.
In 1903, the family left the farm to make their home in this city and have ever
since lived in Howard.
Miss Musick graduated from the Howard High School
with the class of 1908, and afterward attended the State Teachers College at
Emporia, graduating with a life certificate. She then engaged in teaching, first
in the rural schools and then in the Howard grade schools, in which she was
serving her eleventh year when taken with her fatal illness. Her work in the
primary grade, and as a teacher and instructor of little children, has never
been surpassed and probably never equaled in the history of the Howard grade
schools. She always had the confidence, respect and approval of the Board of
Education, the faculty of the schools her comrade teachers, the parent patrons
of the schools and the entire community; and the little students who took
instructions from her and passed through her rooms bore for her an affection and
trust almost amounting to adoration.
In the social, civic and club life
of the town and community, Miss Musick was active, helpful and congenial. She
early identified herself with the church, and was for more than eighteen years a
faithful member of the Howard Presbyterian church and Sunday school, cheerfully
serving as substitute teacher in the Sunday school whenever called upon. She was
a member of Columbia Chapter No. 142, Order of the Eastern Star, taking great
interest in that organization, serving two terms as Worthy Matron. While
attending college she won membership in Pi Kappa Sigma, a national scholarship
sorority.
In her devotion to her parents, her sisters and her home, she
was supremely unselfish, patient and faithful, persistently putting aside any
opportunity for personal advancement, so long as she was needed at home by her
aging and invalid parents.
Through the three weeks of her illness and
suffering, she was patient and cheerful, though at times suffering much pain.
She retained her mental faculties to the last, finally failing asleep early in
the afternoon of Friday, March 16th, in her last conscious moments assuring the
loved ones around her that "It is all right."
She is survived by her aged
father, J. W. Musick of this city; two sisters; Mrs. Clara Robinson of
Panhandle, Texas; Miss Jane Musick of Howard; one half-sister, Mrs. Belle Lydick
of Eugene, Oregon; and two nieces, Mrs. Carol Spotts and Maxine Robinson, and
three nephews; George, Walter and Billy Broadie.
Funeral services were
held at the Presbyterian church in Howard on Monday, March 19th, at 2:30 p.m.,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. R. Griggs. The Presbyterian choir sang several
beautiful selections. The church was filled to overflowing with mourning
relatives and friends and the floral offering was a silent testimonial of the
love and respect the deceased commanded in this vicinity. Interment was made in
Grace Lawn cemetery by the side of her mother who preceded her only a few
months. - Clark County Clipper, March 29, 1928
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For eleven years
Miss Rose Musick had charge of the smaller tots in the Howard schools. During
that time she came in personal contact with perhaps two hundred children or
more, representing directly or indirectly nearly every family in Howard and
community. No teacher ever put more of herself into her work than did Rose. It
was her nature to love and be loved and the little folk fairly worshipped her,
and naturally the feelings of the little tots was transferred to the parents and
relatives. It is no wonder there that the entire town and country were so
anxious during her illness. The first question one would hear of a morning would
be, "have you heard from Rose?" When the word was discouraging, the little ones
would break into sobs and the hearts of the older ones would respond only in a
less demonstrative manner. When her condition was reported favorable the fact
would be reflected with smiles. While there is sorrow in the hearts of all the
remembrance of this sweet woman and the good she accomplished will always remain
as her benediction to all who knew her. - Citizen, Howard, Kansas.
Austin G. Myers was born in Edgar county, Illinois, April
the 8th, 1867; departed this life June 12th, 1901 at his home in Ashland,
Kansas.
Deceased was married to Mary J. Askin, April 8th, 1875 in
Illinois. Of this union there were three children born, Ida B., Maggie M. and
Adelia E. The first name died in infancy and the other two survive. He was
baptized May 11th last.
Mr. Myers came to this country in the year 1884
and has since lived here. He was at all time considered an honest, upright and
an honored citizen, and at times commanded the respect of the community in which
he lived.
He has been failing for several years and recently sold his
farm west of town and bought a home in the city that the family might be better
prepared to take care of him when he should become helpless.
The
community will sympathize with the bereaved ones in their affliction. - Clark
County Clipper, June 13, 1901
Charles
Benjamin Nunemacher was born in Schulykill county, Penn., August 29, 1830;
departed this life at Ashland, Kansas, January 2, 1904, aged 73 years, 4 months
and four days.
Deceased was married to Etta Smith of New Albany, Ind.,
August 19, 1858, and of this union seven children were born, four of whom
survive, together with the mother.
The life of Charles B. Nunemacher has
been an honorable one to leave as an heritage to those who shall come after him.
He was a member of the A. O. U. W. for 35 years and an honored I. O. O. F. for
53 years. By reason of the confidence of the people he was Post Master here for
four years under the Harrison administration. During the Civil War he was
Captain of the 38th Ind. Regiment, and at the close of the war he received an
honorable discharge. He came to Clark county in 1884 and has since made this his
home.
No man was more uniformly respected than Cap. Nunemacher. He was
honest and upright.
The community will remember him as a good citizen. -
Clark County Clipper, January 7, 1904
Glenn Orr Fatally
Burned in Explosion. Glenn Orr, the 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Orr of
8 miles south and 1 mile west of Minneola, was fatally burned as a result of an
explosion, Wednesday morning at the Prairie View school 7 1/2 miles south of
Minneola, taught by Ray Cook.
The tragic accident occurred at recess and
all were out of the school building except Glenn. It is thought that he poured
kerosene from a five gallon can on the hot coals in the stove which caused the
explosion.
He was found near the door, still conscious although his
clothes were burned off and his body was so badly burned that there was little
hope for his life. He was taken to his home where he died that afternoon about
three o'clock.
The window curtains were burned to a crisp and every
window light was broken out, is the reported damage to the building.
Funeral services for Glenn were held from the Presbyterian church south of
Minneola this (Thursday) afternoon, where his little schoolmates and others
gathered to pay their last tribute to him, whose young life was snuffed out,
seemingly, by far too soon. - Minneola Record. - Clark County Clipper, March 15,
1928
James Warren Osborn was born in Kentucky,
December 6, 1846. He departed this life January 26, 1928, at the age of 79
years, 1 month and 20 days.
He seemed to be in perfect health for one of
his age. He ate a hearty supper and went to bed as usual and Jesse and Earl on
returning from church found him lying across the bed, all life being gone.
Undertakers and several neighbors, after examining the body decided cause of his
death to be a stroke of apoplexy.
He moved to Kansas with his parents and
on October 3, 1877, was married to Magnolia Ann McElvian. She preceded him in
death 2 months and 2 days. His eight children, Mrs. Kate Swingle of Zenda,
Kansas; Albert of Ashland; John, Jesse, Earl and Carl, all of Rosston; Reeze of
Torrey, Utah; and Mrs. Minnie Thomas of Weslaco, Texas, all survive him besides
one brother, one sister and fifteen grandchildren.
He moved with his
family from Kansas to a farm 20 miles northwest of Buffalo and lived there until
the time of his death.
He had been a member of the Masonic order for
about 35 years. While it was convenient for him to attend, he attended
regularly.
He had been very lonely and restless since the recent death of
his beloved wife. He was a kind and devoted father and will be greatly missed by
children, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted
from Pleasant Valley Union Church, Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. Sermon was
preached by Rev. O. P. Blackwell, pastor of the M. E. church of Buffalo, Okla.,
Arvid T. Temple of Buffalo acted as funeral director. - Clark County Clipper,
February 2, 1928
Early Pioneer
Passes Away. Miss Magnolia Ann McElvain was born in Illinois, January 5, 1859,
departed this life, November 24, 1927, at the age of 68 years, 10 months and 19
days.
She came to Kansas while in her teens and was married to James W.
Osborn, October 3, 1877. To this union were born eight children; Mrs. Swingle of
Zenda, Kansas; Mr. Albert Osborn of Ashland, Kansas; John, Jesse, Earl and Carl
Osborn of Rosston, Oklahoma; Reeze Osborn at Torrey, Utah; and Mrs. Minnie
Thomas of Weslaco, Texas.
All her children were with her in her last
illness and death except Reeze and Minnie.
Beside her husband and
children she leaves to mourn her departure, thirteen grandchildren and a host of
friends and neighbors.
She pioneered in three localities, Sedgwick and
Kingman counties, Kansas and Harper county, Oklahoma, where she resided on the
same farm since 1903.
Her trials and sufferings in this life were born
with patience. She was always cheerful and during her last few days of suffering
wished to die, so that she might go to the Land where there was no pain.
She was united with the Christian church at an early age. She was a devoted wife
and mother and loved and respected by all who knew her.
Mother dear, we all shall miss you.
For we loved to have you near;
Helping us in Christian 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, December 1, 1927
A Sad Accident. Paul Osborne was killed last Thursday on the Ravenscraft ranch
north of town and the body was laid to rest in the Ashland cemetery last
Saturday.
It seems that he was plowing with a cultivator when his team
became frightened and ran away, throwing Paul into a wire fence, after dragging
him for probably a half mile. The body was badly mutilated and disfigured, and
while parties rushed to his aid, yet he never regained consciousness and passed
away in a few minutes. Dr. Taylor was called on the phone immediately and made a
quick auto run, but he did not get to the side of the dying boy in time to be of
service.
Deceased was the fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Osborne and was
a good boy, quiet and inoffensive. He was working for Siders & Steinbach at the
time of the sad accident.
He was born in Protection, Kansas, December 22,
1894 and died July 24, 1913, age 19 years, 7 months and 2 days.
The
bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. - Ashland Clipper,
July 31, 1913
Little Dona May Pettigrew was born May 3, 1928, and passed away June 19, 1928, at the age of 1 months and 16 days. Although her life was short she will be greatly missed and her going will make heaven seem just a little nearer.
"Not now, but in the coming years,
It may be in the better land,
We'll read the meaning of our tears,
And there, sometime, we'll understand."
Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, Rev. Asa B. Ingram, preaching the sermon. Paul I. McCasland, local funeral director was in charge of the funeral., Burial was made in Highland cemetery at Ashland. - Clark County Clipper, June 21, 1928
Services Held For Charley H. Pike. Funeral
services for Charley H. Pike were held Monday morning in the Church of God of
Ashland. The Rev. Ted Bell officiated at the service. Burial was in Highland
Cemetery of Ashland.
Charlie H. Pike, 85, died Friday at the Ashland
District Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and stockman who
was a lifelong resident of the Ashland Community.
Mr. Pike was born
October 5, 1886 in Ashland. He was married to Rosalie Reynolds February 2, 1916
in Ashland.
Mr. Pike was a member of the Church of God of Ashland.
Survivors include the widow; a son, Harold of Ashland; five sisters, Mrs.
Mary Hughs of Protection, Mrs. Ellen Hulstine and Mrs. Nina Broadie of Dodge
City; Rose Cox of Anadarko, Okla. and Mrs. Jennie Whitford of Ashland; and two
grandchildren.
Cecil Pike of Ashland and Nathan Pike of Minneola were
nephews of Mr. Pike. - The Minneola Record, March 2, 1972
On Friday August 23, at about 5 a.m. David Pitman died at his home two and one
half miles east of Minneola. The deceased was a little over 57 years old and was
a Methodist, and an Odd Fellow, which order conducted the funeral, assisted by
Rev. W. H. Patterson, who preached a short discourse to the large crowd of
sorrowing friends who had gathered to pay their respect to the memory of their
departed friend and brother.
Brother Pitman was a man of wonderful
vitality, and battled successfully with his last enemy much longer than it was
thought possible that he could. His mind was active and he directed the work
done upon his farm up to the last day of his life, but when death came, it came
suddenly. Ten minutes before the end, he called his wife to perform some
ordinary household duty, apparently without a thought of death. He was heard to
struggle. His heart stopped and he was soon dead. His trouble was dropsy and
heart affliction.
The sudden end prevented his giving the parting
testimony and counsel which was desired. But we feel certain that his peace was
made with God, and a short time before his death, he lamented the fact that he
had put off so important a fact so long, and rejoiced in the fact that his
children were turning to the Savior while they were young, - particularly did he
mention his son who died a few years ago, in the Savior's love.
W. J.
Carter Pastor, M. E. Church. - Clark County Clipper, August 29, 1901
Contributed by David Gish in June 2005
Clyde G.
Pittman, 84, 400 S. Cain; died Wednesday evening, June 13, 1984 at the Lone Tree
Lodge, Meade, following a short illness.
Born April 15, 1900 at Corydon,
Ind., he married Pauline M. Tucker on Oct. 5, 1919 at Fowler. She died Feb 8,
1977.
He moved to Minneola in 1912 where he farmed and was a carpenter.
In 1942, he moved to Liberal and had been a resident since that time. He was
involved in construction and painting.
A member of the First Christian
Church, Liberal, he is survived by three sons, Donald C. of Dallas, Texas, James
H. and William C., both of Liberal; his brother, Cleo Pittman, Bloom; one
sister, Mrs. Pauline Books, South Bend, Ind.
Also two half-brothers,
George Pittman, Wiley, Colo.; Ira E. Pittman, Sedalia, Mo.; half-sisters, Mrs.
Loucille Hatcher, Lamar, Colo.; Mrs. Katherine Hicks, Goodland; Mrs. Bonnie
Woeppel, Kansas City; Mrs. Edith Ferguson, Cimarron; 14 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m.
Saturday from the First Christian Church with Dr. John Loucks officiating.
Burial will be in the Minneola Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9 a.m.
until 9 p.m. Friday at Miller Mortuary.- The Minneola Record, 1984
Contributed by David Gish in June 2005
Mrs.
Pauline M. Pittman, 76, 1401 North New York, wife of Clyde Pittman, died late
Tuesday night at Southwest Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 9, 1901, in
Greensburg, Ky., the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James J. Tucker. When she
was 16 years old the family moved to Minneola, Kan., where she completed her
schooling.
She and Mr. Pittman were married October 2, 1919 in Fowler.
The family moved to Liberal in 1942 and she was chief telephone operator at the
Liberal airbase until it closed. She later was employed at the Blue Bonnett
Grocery until retiring.
She was a member of the First Christian Church.
She is survived by her husband; three sons, Don C. Pittman, Garland, Texas,
James H. and William C. Pittman, Liberal; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Louise)
Eichman, Oklahoma City; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10:30 a.m. from the First Christian
Church by Rev. T. J. Bennett, pastor. Interment will be in the Minneola cemetery
with graveside services at 2 p.m., Friday. Friends may call at the Miller Chapel
all day Thursday. - The Minneola Record, 1977
Little Georgie Plummer who was laid to rest in the Bucklin cemetery, Wednesday,
April 14, 1906, was born in Crawford county, Kansas, June 28, 1896.
On
the 10th day of March, 1903, her parents moved to Clark county, where they have
resided for the last three years. Until her attack of illness on Wednesday
Georgie was a perfect picture of health. Hope for her recovery was entertained
until Sunday evening. All was done that loving hands and medical aid could do,
but her life is ended; she is at rest.
"There in faith we hope to greet her,
Where all cares and griefs are o'er;
Reunited there to meet her
On that happy heavenly shore."
Kind and loving of disposition, she was a favorite with all who knew her; exceedingly bright in school, and one who was idolized by each member of the family, it seemed hard to give her back.
"Fair as the dawn's first glow,
Sweet as the dawn's first glow,
Bright with a look celestial.
Such as the angels' know,
Pure as the morning dew drop,
Unstained with earthly toil,
Rare in her strange child beauty,
Now under the prairie soil."
She leaves father, mother, a sister, two brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held at the home of the deceased Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Patterson officiating.
"Dark and desolate is the home she leaves,
Void of sunshine and light;
And how can we help but mourn and grieve,
She is banished from earth and our sight.
"Bright is the home she has entered e're now,
There is joy and the angels' song;
And forever is banished all care from her brow,
And guiltless is she from all wrong.
"Oh Father, our sorrow and grief is so deep
Since Georgie, with life just begun,
Now in the cold dark grave doth sleep,
But Lord thy will be done."
Alice E. Parker,
Kingsdown, Kansas.
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Card of Thanks. To the many,
many friends of our beloved daughter and sister; To those who have so patiently
and lovingly inquired about her welfare and kindly tendered their help and
sympathy, we thank you. He, who doeth all things well, bless, keep and guard you
and yours, and when the dark hours of sickness and death shall come, may He send
as kind and loving friends to your side. Again to all many thanks. Mr. and Mrs.
Plummer and Family. - Clark County Clipper, April 19, 1906
Alice McCasland Potter was born July 2, 1872, in Benton,
Illinois, and died in Ashland, Kansas, February 8, 1910. She was converted at
the age of 14 years and joined the First Baptist church of the former city. With
her mother and brothers she moved to Beaver county, Oklahoma, in the fall of
1887 and from there came to Ashland in the spring of 1888. She was married to T.
B. Potter November 16, 1893. Six children have been born to them, three of whom
survive, Lillian, Edna and Donovan. She leaves a husband, mother, Mrs. James
Biggs of West Frankfort, Illinois, and a brother, Charles of this city. Hers was
a beautiful character, well balanced, always amiable and kindly disposed toward
every one; carrying with her everywhere the spirit of the Master. In her last
sickness the burden of her prayer was for her husband and children. "Thy will be
done," was frequently heard from her lips. "She hath done what she could." M. C.
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We wish to express our grateful thanks to the many friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted us in the sickness and death of our beloved
wife, daughter and sister, Mrs. T. B. Potter. And especially to the ladies who
so graciously contributed the lovely flowers, to the quartet for the sweet songs
and to the minister for his comforting and inspiring words. T. B. Potter, Mrs.
Louisa Biggs, Chas. McCasland. - Clark County Clipper, February 17, 1910
Died. At the home of her parents in this city on Thursday
evening February 13, 1902, little June Potter, aged six years, seven months and
13 days.
Little June was taken sick at school on Friday, the 7th, inst.,
and was sent home. She had been suffering with a sore throat for some days and
the usual remedies were applied with no thought of anything serious. The next
day a physician was called but not until the day before she died was it known
that she was a victim of that dread disease, diphtheria. No effort was spared to
afford relief but without avail and Thursday evening death relieved her
suffering. June was the oldest of four children and dearly loved by parents,
grandmother and her young associates. Her sunny smile and genial disposition
endeared her to all who came in contact with her and her death is a sad blow to
the home folks as well as a shock to the community at large.
It s hard to
part with our friends and death in any form is dreaded but when it invades the
family circle and removes the first born it seems more terrible. Words are but
as empty vessels at such times to convey sympathy and comfort to wounded hearts.
It is poor consolation to think of the dead as being better off in another
world, but when we reflect upon the cares and trials that come in after life
there is balm in the thought that our loved ones are beyond the reach of
temptation where sorrow and pain cannot trouble them. Little June is dead but
the memory of her loving, childish ways will always be sweet to those who are
left to bear the burden of this first sorrow.
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The parents and
grandmother of little June Potter request us to cordially thank those who
assisted them to care for little June during her sickness and at her death. The
dangerous nature of the disease makes their appreciation the more sincere and
heartfelt. - Clark County Clipper, February 20, 1902
True B., son of Edward Hayden Potter and Almay Stevens Potter, was born in
Lancaster, Missouri, November 11, 1867, and died in his home in Ashland, Friday
morning, November 30, 1928. He received his education in the common schools of
Schuyler County, Missouri and in Quincy, Illinois. He came to Kansas with his
father in 1883. His father and uncle, Col. Banning bought the 76 Ranch in 1885,
and maintained their home there for a time. In 1893 the family moved into
Ashland. On November 16, 1893 he was married to Alice McCasland in Ashland. Mrs.
Potter passed to her reward February 8th, 1910. To this union were born six
children, three of whom with one grandchild survive to mourn the loss of a kind
and indulgent father.
True Potter was known to very many people but was
understood by few, he being rather eccentric but withal he was a good citizen,
true to his own and those with whom he became more or less intimate in business
and social relations.
The funeral service was held at the Stevenson home
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, followed by burial beside his wife in the
Highland cemetery.
The death of True Potter removes from the stage of
life's activities another of our pioneer citizens and while he never took a
prominent part in public affairs he will be missed from our daily life. He was a
familiar figure on our streets until the last few weeks. True was never a strong
man but appeared to enjoy good health until last July, since which time he had
eaten no solid food. His death was unexpected and very peaceful. - Clark County
Clipper, December 6, 1928
Francis A. Powers was
born near Niles, Michigan, March 11, 1835, and passed from this life February
27, 1909, being at the time of his death, 73 years, 11 months and 16 days old.
He was united in marriage to Mary A. Buckles, in Logan co., Illinois,
February 19, 1857. To this union eleven children, five sons and six daughters,
were born. Seven whom are still living.
At the close of the war, he moved
to Iowa, and in 1872 he came to Kansas in which state he has since lived.
Brother Powers was converted more than fifty years ago, and for for more
than half a century he was a member of the church, and a devoted Christian. He
closed nearly every prayer with the request that they make an unbroken family in
heaven. He lived a consistent Christian life and trusted constantly in the blood
of Christ.
For a number of years his health had been broken, and was
seldom seen outside his own home, but those who knew Him best believed he was an
upright Christian man. - Clark County Clipper, March 4, 1909
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In
Remembrance of Francis A. Powers. Composed by Mrs. Frank Powers in loving
remembrance of our father, Francis A. Powers, who departed this life February
27, 1909 at Ashland, Kansas.
Like a dear and patient Christian,
Proved our father o'er and o'er,
And we all loved him so dearly,
But the Savior loved him more.
And to Heaven he was summoned.
Where the pure and righteous dwell;
Now our dear and patient father,
We must give thee up, farewell.
Though they wept and prayed in sorrow,
That high Heaven the soul might spare,
But God saw best to call him,
From this world of suffering and care.
As a child sinks into slumber,
As the sun sank in the west,
As the lifeless form was numbered,
To the land of peace and rest.
As we laid him in his grave yard,
Where wild flowers still may bloom,
Where birds sing and summer zephyrs
Gently breathe above the tomb.
Peaceful be they silent slumber,
Peaceful is thy grave we know,
Thou no more will join our number,
Thou no more our sorrows know.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
And in Heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed.
- Clark County Clipper, May 13, 1909
Horatio Puffenberger was
born in Hickstown, Maryland, on the 28th of November 1847. He died September
30th, 1928, at his sons home west of Englewood, Kansas. He was married to
Eveline Brown of Pickaway county, Ohio, to them six children were born, 4 of
which, have passed on before, two sons survive him, Andy Puffenberger of
Marshall, Missouri and Arlie Puffenberger of Englewood, Kansas. He also leaves
11 grandchildren and two great grand children to mourn their loss. His wife has
preceded him eleven years. The community losses a good neighbor and a kind
friend.
He was buried in Five Mile cemetery in Meade county, Kansas.
There were 20 cars filled with neighbors and friends and some choice bunches
of flowers, along with a few well spoken words from God's word by U. G. Park. -
Clark County Clipper, October 4, 1928
Called Home.
From the Vanceburg, Kentucky Sun.
It is with sadness we chronicle the
death of one of Vanceburg's oldest and best known citizens, Mrs. Mary Pugh,
whose funeral took place at the Christian church Sunday afternoon, June 22nd.
Mary Ann Jones was born at Washington, Mason county, Kentucky, April 7,
1822. Died at her home in Vanceburg, June 17, 1902, having completed the full
measure of three score years.
On September 9, 1840, she was married to
Samuel Bell Pugh. This happy union continued for more than half a century; they
having celebrated their fiftieth anniversary of their marriage in 1890, about
the time of his death. Mrs. Pugh enjoyed the remarkable good fortune of living
to see her whole family of 11 children live to reach the age of maturity. Nine
of these still live, together with 54 grandchildren and three great
grandchildren, to mourn her death. Though for nearly ten years she lingered
after the departure of her beloved companion yet she kept green in her memory
all the sweet association of their long companionship, and patiently awaited the
time when they should be reunited to part no more.
In 1842, the year
following her marriage, she with her husband, gave her life to her Master,
becoming a member of the Christian church of which she remained a faithful
member until the time of her death in the Lord's vineyard.
With the
exception of a period of 12 years spent in Kansas, Mrs. Pugh has lived in this
part of Kentucky, and today the wide circle of her friends feel most sensibly,
their loss in her death. For those who knew her most intimately, loved her most
devotedly, saw in her life those traits of character that mark the highest type
of true womanhood.
To the family she ever proven herself a most devoted
mother caring always and first of all for the welfare of her children. No burden
was too grievous too great to be made in their behalf, for her to it was a work
of a mother's love. Scores of people today rise up and call her blessed because
of numberless ministries in the sick room or in the haunts of poverty - angel
ministries known only to herself, her master and the suffering, needy ones who
received comfort and blessing at her hand. - Clark County Clipper, July 24, 1902
Walter Putman Quillen died at his home in the west
part of this city Wednesday, May 30th, at 10:20 a.m. at the age of 69 years, 5
months and 6 days. Mr. Quillen had been in poor health for some time.
The
body was taken to the Home Furnishers Morgue to be prepared for burial. The
funeral will be held at the Christian church tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Asa E.
Ingram will preach the funeral sermon. Paul I. McCasland will be in charge as
funeral director. - Clark County Clipper, May 31, 1928
Patrick A. Quinn was born in the state of Maryland, May 22nd, 1845, and
departed this life October 22, 1928, at the ripe old age of 85 years, five
months. August 24, 1875, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Stonebraker
to which union were born nine children, four of whom died in infancy. Of the
five surviving there are two sons, Frank of Windom, Kansas, and William of
Newton, Kansas, and three daughters; Mrs. Mary Larrick, Mrs. Belle Folks of
Ashland and Mrs. Rose Wilson of Dodge City, Kansas.
During the early
years of their married life, Mr. and Mrs. Quinn resided in Maryland, moving to
Marshfield, Missouri, in the year 1878, making that place their home until 1910,
when they came to Clark county, to spend their declining years, making their
home with their daughters, Mrs. Larrick, where Mr. Quinn peacefully passed to
his eternal home. He was a man of genial kindly disposition who loved his
friends and was by them beloved. His children will ever cherish the memory of
his tender kindness to them. All the surviving children and his faithful
companion are here present.
"Tis hard to break the tender cord,
When love has bound the heart.
"Tis hard to speak the words,
"We must forever part."
Dearest love one we must lay thee,
In the peaceful grave's embrace.
But thy memory will be cherished,
Till we see thy heavenly face.
- Clark County Clipper, October 25, 1928
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