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County Clipper, August 15, 1907
Mr. E. V. Randall was born in Wilton,
Farmington Co., Maine, June 14, 1831. He passed away at St. Francis Hospital,
Wichita, Kansas, August 7, 1907. He was united in marriage with Miss Sarah
Allen, September 20, 1857. He lived in Maine until the year 1864, when he moved
with his family to Iowa. He came from Iowa to Clark county, Kansas, in 1889,
where he spent the remainder of his life. He leaves a wife and several children
to mourn his departure. The oldest child, Mrs. J. C. Wilson lives at
Henleyville, California, Eben S. lives at Hartwell, Nebraska, Caleb A., Mrs.
William McMinimy, Howard H., Bentley, and Phillip all live in Clark Co., Kansas.
One son, Edward., died June 16, 1892.
He was converted and joined the
Methodist Church in Iowa 38 years ago. During the last few months of his life he
was a great sufferer, but he was patient and resigned amid all the pain that
came to him, until at last he passed peacefully away.
Clark County Clipper, February 11, 1904
Answer's Death's
Call.
From Hennessey, O. T. Clipper.
After an illness of several
weeks, Mrs. Nina Reap died at the family residence in this city on Monday,
January 18, 1904, at 1:30 a.m. Her condition for some time has been attended
with alternations of hope and fear. At last she sank rapidly, her death
resulting from a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Nina R. Reap was born at
Cambridge, Illinois, February 20, 1881. Her maiden name was Miss Nina Bernard.
At an early age she removed with her parents to Ashland, Kansas, where they
resided for a number of years. While there she obtained her education. She
subsequently lived at Osawatomie, Kansas and after her father's death, she and
the rest of the family came to Hennessey. On February 22, 1903, she was united
in marriage with E. A. Reap. By this union were born to them twin boys. The
children are still living.
The deceased was a bright young woman, highly
esteemed by all who knew her and her untimely death will be deeply deplored by
everyone. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their
sorrow.
Clark County Clipper, December 6, 1928
John Reynolds was born in Metcalf County, Kentucky, October 20th, 1850, and
died in Ashland, Kansas, November 22nd.; age 78 years, one month and two days.
On January 18th, 1883 he was united in marriage to Matilda Cockrun. To this
union was born 12 children: James, Alonzo, Reuben, Tippie, George and an infant,
Lillie, Rose, Charley, Ruth, Pearl and John.
In early manhood he united
with the Baptist Church at Dripping Springs, Kentucky, and at the same place was
a member of the Masonic order.
In the fall of 1898 the family moved from
Kentucky to Missouri. Afterwards in 1911, they came to Ashland.
Three
children have passed on before: Tippie, Lillie and the infant son.
With
the wife and nine remaining children, there are many relatives and friends who
mourn the loss of the deceased.
He was a kind father and husband, always
exercising constant patience and giving the utmost care for the family he so
much loved.
Clark County Clipper, November 22, 1928
Joshua Reynolds died in the Ashland Hospital this (Thursday) morning at 2:00
o'clock. He was brought to the hospital yesterday in a critical condition,
suffering from pneumonia, which he had contracted only a day or two before.
Mr. Reynolds was living in his 78th year and was one of the older residents
of the county having resided on Bluff Creek in the Lexington neighborhood for a
number of years.
The funeral service will be held tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.
at the Baptist church. The body was taken to the Stevenson mortuary where it is
being prepared for burial.
Clark County Clipper,
Match 14, 1929
Honored Citizen Passes. "Tuck" Rice, Prominent Farmer and
Cattleman Drops Dead.
William J. Rice was born in Ridge Farm, Illinois,
April 23, 1865, and died in his ranch home 17 miles west of Ashland Sunday,
March 10, 1929. With his brother, Joe, he came to Clark County in the year 1900
and bought from L. W. Johnson the nucleus of the ranch he owned at his death.
For some years the brothers carried on the business of farming and stock raising
during which time they increased their land ownership. Some years ago Joe sold
his interest to his brother, married and went to California where he now
resides. William J. remained and carried on the business until five years ago
when his health failed and he had to retire, leasing his ranch to A. M.
Alexander.
Last Saturday Mr. Rice was in town meeting his friends and
transacting some important business. While not looking well he said he felt as
well as usual. Sunday he was shaving himself with the partly formed intention of
attending the funeral of Al Tift, an old acquaintance who had expired suddenly.
With a smothered exclamation he fell to the floor, death being instantaneous.
Mrs. Alexander from an adjoining room rushed to his assistance but her efforts
failed to restore the spark of life. When he became ill five years ago while
living alone, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, then near neighbors, took him to their
home and have cared for him as one of their own blood until the end. During
these years they have learned to love him as a brother and are today as the only
mourners near to him. He is survived by his one brother, Joe, who is unable to
be here, three nephews, Ben, Frank and Tom Rice of Georgetown, Ill.; and three
nieces, Mrs. Amy Jordan, and Mrs. Susie Hall, of Georgetown, and Mrs. Jesse Rice
McCoy, of Seattle, Washington.
To his friends Mr. Rice is familiarly
known as "Tuck" and by them was loved and respected as an honorable,
conscientious and upright man. In the notations of Providence it so happens that
these friends are called upon to perform the last sad rites we accord to those
who pass from us to explore alone the mystery that lies beyond the grave. The
writer dies not know whether he had any established church connection but his
life has been actuated by the principles enunciated by the Man of Galilee.
Several times during his residence here "Tuck" has gone back to the old home
to attend the funeral of members of his family but today none come to join us in
loving tribute to his memory. By his own request we lay him to rest among those
with whom he has associated during the later years of his life, with the
ceremony of the ancient order of which he has for many years been a member. Well
may we say with Thackberry, "Those who are gone, you have. Those who departed
loving you, love you still; and you love them always. They are not really gone,
those dear hearts and true; they are only gone into the next room; and you will
presently get up and follow them, and yonder door will close upon you, and you
will be no more seen."
The funeral is being conducted today from the
Presbyterian church, M. G. Stevenson having charge. The funeral sermon is being
delivered by Rev. Samuel G. Schick, Presbyterian pastor. Interment will be made
in the Highland Cemetery.
Clark County
Clipper, June 27, 1901
William Benton Riley was born in Benton county,
Indiana, Oct. 2nd, 1868; departed this life at Arkansas City, Kansas, Saturday,
June 20, 1901, age 32 years, 7 months and 22 days.
Deceased was the
second oldest son of James H. and Casandia E. Riley, and came to Clark county in
1887 with his parents and has resided here ever since; until several months ago.
He was married to Miss Ollie McGuire of Arkansas City, May 13, 1896. Of this
union there were two children born, one of whom survives. After leaving Ashland
he moved with his family to Arkansas City and from there they went to Granite,
O. T. (Oklahoma Territory) at which place he was running a barber shop when he
contracted the fever and soon became deranged with fatal results. The body was
laid to rest in the Hackney cemetery north of Arkansas City; Rev. Mr. Henshaw
preaching the funeral sermon.
The wife and baby especially, and all other
relatives will have the profoundest sympathy of the people of this entire
community where they resided so long and have many friends.
Clark County Clipper, January 16, 1908
James W. Robison died
at his home in this city, Monday evening, January 13, 1908, after an illness of
several months with Bright's disease.
Deceased was an honored citizen,
having been elected register of deeds one term and county treasurer two terms.
He was rather eccentric and his correct age seems to be unknown here, although
he was evidently between 60 and 70 years old. He was never married so far as is
known here. He was one of the pioneers of the county, having located at Clark
City, in 1884, then a town about three miles northwest of Ashland, but
afterwards was moved down here. He proved up on a claim near Letitia, and was
one of the promoters of that village during the boom times. He was an honest,
upright citizen and had no enemies.
Mrs. Fredonia Bandy, of Dudley,
Ills., and Mr. Morris Robison, of Shelbyville, Ills., sister and nephew of the
deceased, arrived in the city last evening. A short funeral service, conducted
by the ministers of the three churches, was held at the home last evening and
this morning the sister and nephew left for Windsor, Ills., with the remains
where they will be laid to rest. The deceased leaves four sisters and two
brothers.
Clark County Clipper,
October 24, 1907
Mrs. Lizzie Robinson, wife of Rev. J. W. Robinson, died
at her home in Dighton, Kansas, October 17, 1907, aged 47 years.
Mrs.
Robinson was a former wife of Charles Keith, deceased of near Fowler, and was
known by many Clark county people. She filled a gasoline stove with gasoline,
and in doing so spilled some on the floor. She carefully removed the can, but
stepped on a match which ignited and set fire to the gasoline on the floor and
igniting her clothing causing her to inhale so much of the fumes that she sank
slowly and died 12 hours later. She originally came from Illinois, and was a
woman much loved and respected. She leaves an only daughter, about 14 years old
by her first husband and an aged father, husband, four brothers and one sister.
Deceased was a Christian, a noble wife and a fond mother. The body was laid
beside that of her first husband in the Meade Cemetery, October 19th.
Clark County Clipper, January 21, 1886
Fatal Shooting. A fatal
shooting scrape occurred at the Star Bakery last night, which resulted in the
death of Charles H. Roby, one of our oldest settlers. It seems Ed Foster, and
Carrie Roberts had hired Charlie Roby to take them to Dodge City today, the
former being called back to Missouri by a telegram that his mother was lying at
the point of death, and Roberts was to return to his former home at Winfield.
After buying their passage tickets of Roby the three, accompanied by Bob Lyons
and Robert Mitchell, went to the Star Bakery about 12 o'clock, to have an oyster
stew, but Charlie Tague and John Glassock who were sleeping in the store,
refused to get up, so they went up to J. L. Wade's residence and had him come
down and fix their oysters. After eating, and we are sorry to have to add,
drinking considerable whiskey, Roberts stepped out on the walk and began firing
his revolver and Foster stood in the doorway and did likewise, with a 45
caliber, and in throwing it up to cock it, the revolver went off over his
shoulder and shot Roby through the bowels. He dropped down on a pallet and said
he was shot, and lived only about twenty-five minutes.
Dr. Workman and
Taylor were summoned immediately, but could do nothing. The coroner summoned a
jury consisting of T. E. Berry, G. E. Gage, A. Hughes, N. J. Walden, John Cooper
and E. A. Fearing, who returned a verdict of manslaughter and Foster was placed
under arrest.
It is a repetition of the old, old story of whiskey and the
reckless use of firearms.
We hope to soon see our town incorporated and
the firing of pistols on our streets forever stopped and the lives and property
of our citizens protected.
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Clark County Clipper, January 28, 1886
The funeral service for Charley Roby was held at the court house on Sunday,
Rev. Swartz officiating. A goodly number of our people attended.
Clark County Clipper, May 3, 1928
Mrs.
Henry Rogers Passes. Catherine Claypool was born December 14, 1859, in Davis
county, Illinois. She resided there until about the age of fifteen, when with
her parents in answer to "The call of the west," they settled at Kirksville,
Adair county, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Henry W. Rogers, on the
29th day of March, 1878.
Possessed with the spirit of real pioneers on
farther westward march they came and settled in Coffey county, Kansas, in the
year of 1879. One year later they moved on two counties west and settled in
Cowley county. In the year of 1884, they moved and settled in Clark county,
Kansas, in what is now known as the Lexington community. Here they made their
home for 42 years, sharing together the joys and hardships that go to make up
the life of a pioneer. In August, 1926, they moved from their home to
Protection, and it was at this place she answered the call to her eternal home
to be forever with her Lord, at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 14 days.
To this union three children were born; James Cleo, Ethel and Myrtle, all of
whom preceded her in death.
Thirty-two years ago she was converted and
joined the Methodist church and remained in faithful fellowship to her Christ
and His church. While she has not taken a step in fifteen years and has been
physically blind for eight years, she has been a concrete example of a Christ
redeemed soul. A great sufferer but never complaining.
She leaves her
husband who has been her faithful companion for 50 years and a month today, two
nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends to mourn her loss.
Funeral
services were conducted from the Methodist church at Protection April 29th, by
Rev. Walter H. Dellinger. The body was taken to the Lexington cemetery for
burial.
Clarrisa Isabel Rogers
was born near Madison, Jefferson county, Indiana, June 11, 1859. She departed
this life at her home in Buffalo, Oklahoma, February 5, 1928, at the age of 68
years, 7 months, and 24 days.
At the age of 19 years she was converted
and united with the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church of Madison, Indiana and
remained a member until the time of her death, it was a matter of pride to her
that she and her husband were charter members of the Buffalo Methodist Episcopal
Church.
She was united in marriage to Delaney G. Rogers at Taylorville,
Indian, on October 16, 1884. To this union seven children were born. All but one
are living and were present at the funeral services. One son, Edward Taft, died
in infancy in 1907.
With her husband, she came from Indiana in the early
days and located on a farm in Clark county, Kansas. Later they moved to Harper
county, Oklahoma in 1889 and homesteaded northwest of Buffalo. They resided on
their farm until a few years ago when they moved to the town of Buffalo, where
they have since resided.
To mourn her departure, are her husband, D. G.
Rogers, three daughters and three sons, Mrs. Ora Baker, Ashland, G. M. Rogers of
Enid, Mrs. Stella Baker of Protection and Mrs. Alta Blasdel, William and John
Rogers of Buffalo, and ten grandchildren; also two brothers, Alonzo and Cavel
Phillips, who live near the old home in Indiana, besides a host of relatives and
friends.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 2:30
o'clock, Monday afternoon, by Rev. P. O. Blackwell, assisted by Rev. A. M.
Barker and Rev. W. J. Chapman. Burial was made in High Point cemetery east of
town.
Mrs. Rogers was of a kind and loving disposition and she was ever
ready to make a sacrifice for her family and anyone in need of assistance. While
of a retiring disposition she had many friends and was loved by all.
Clark County Clipper, March 1, 1928
Mrs.
Rohrer Passes Away. Lilah Herndon was born November 4, 1867 at Booneville,
Kentucky, and died at the home of her son, Charles Rohrer, near Buffalo, Okla.,
February 23, 1928, at the age of 60 years, 3 months and 19 days.
She was
united in marriage to G. W. Rohrer at Booneville, the place of her birth,
Thanksgiving day, 1893. Making their home in Kentucky until in 1904, when they
moved to Oklahoma, north of Buffalo, where they have since that time made their
home.
To this union were born six children, five boys and one girl. The
little girl only lived to the age of six months. The boys are: Fred of Winfield,
Edward, Charles, Robert and Rea Doyle of near Buffalo.
She was a kind and
loving wife and mother, always patient, with much or little she was the same
happy wife and mother. To know her was to love her.
She gave her life to
Christ at the age of twelve years and has been a member of the Christian church
since that time.
The funeral service was held from the Christian church
at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 25th, being in charge of Paul I. McCasland,
local undertaker. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Asa B. Ingram, pastor
of the Christian church at Ashland. He was assisted in this service by Rev.
Barker, pastor of the Christian church of Buffalo, Oklahoma. Appropriate music
was rendered by Miss Violet Cress, Miss Mildred Ingram, Mr. Arthur Zimmerman and
Mr. Herman Zimmerman. Interment was made in Highland cemetery. A large number of
neighbors and friends from Harper County, Okla., and Clark County attended the
funeral.
Clark County Clipper, January 21, 1904
Died of pneumonia, Jan. 20th, 1904, Mrs. Lucretia L. Ross, at Claremont
Ranch, the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. D. Perry.
Mrs. Ross was born in
Potsdam, N. Y., July 1st, 1827.
In 1834 she accompanied her father Truman
Barnum, who moved by wagon to Chicago, then a village of 600 people.
Mrs.
Ross lived in Chicago and Englewood, Ill., until 1885, when she came with her
daughter to Clark county.
Born Milan, Sumner County, Kansas
Died Wichita
Daughter of Henry and
Ruby Gillam Bunker
Formerly of Ashland, she resided in Wichita. She graduated
from Kiowa High School in 1927. She was a grocery store owner and real estate
agent. On March 18, 1927, she married Carl M. Heath at Enid, Okla. He died March
29, 1988. She later married Dr. Charles A. Royer at Sarasota, Fla. He survives.
Born Ashland, Clark County, Kansas
Died Springfield, Greene County,
Missouri
Daughter of Charles Lawrence and Kay Murdock Nelson
A resident of
Forsyth, Mo. since 1989, formerly of Ashland, she was the owner and operator of
retail stores.
Clark County Clipper,
November 22, 1928
Former Ashland Boy Dies of Gun Shot Wounds.
Paul
R. Sandlin, salesman for the Gilberson Corporation, who was taken to the Knight
hospital Monday morning suffering from a gunshot wound received accidentally,
died at 11:40 Wednesday night. His wife, sister, Mrs. Earl Goldman of Drumright
and a brother from Casper, Wyo., were with him at the bedside.
Mr.
Sandlin has many friends among the supply men and operators in the Rocky
Mountain and Mid-Continent fields. He began working for the General Supply
company at Casper, Wyo., immediately on his return from foreign service during
the war, leaving them two years ago to come to this territory.
Funeral
services will be conducted at 9 o'clock Friday at the Key Funeral Home.
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Paul R. Sandlin formerly resided in Ashland and attended high school here.
His mother, brother and sister also resided here, Mrs. Sandlin built the
residence property now owned by Chas. W. Avery.
Contributed by Al & Pearl Ellis June 9, 2006
Clark County Clipper, February
11, 1937
Little Keith DeWane Sawyer was born Nov. 4, 1936 and departed
this life Feb. 5, 1937 at the age of 3 months and one day.
He was
apparently a healthy and sweet little child. His sickness was of very short
duration and his death was very unexpected. Seemingly the Good Gardener went
into His Garden of Souls looking for flowers and decided to pluck this little
precious Rose Bud. He always knows best. So he took him and transplanted him on
the eternal side of the river of life.
He leaves to mourn his loss his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sawyer, three brothers and three sisters.
He
was a sweet, pretty and loveable child. All who had learned to know him will
miss him as a very precious baby.
Contributed
by Al & Pearl Ellis June 9, 2006
Clark County Clipper, June 23, 1955
Walter Ralph Sawyers was born in Ashland, April 27, 1902, the son of Walter B.
and Gertrude (Evans) Sawyers, and has lived all of his life time in the city of
his birth. All his life intersects being centered here. April 30, 1923 he was
united in marriage with Maude Sylvia Cook, daughter of a pioneer family of this
county.
For 19 years Ralph, as he was best known, has been a faithful
employee of the City of Ashland and last spring he was appointed superintendent
of the water and light plant following the resignation of John Foster. During
the severe storm last Friday afternoon a light pole was blown down, the wires
being in the waters of Bear Creek, then in the flooding stage. Many persons were
out after the storm had subsided to view the high water. Ralph happened to see
them and realizing that someone might be killed if they got into water or wet
grass he grabbed a safety belt and tools and climbed the pole near his home to
cut the wires and remove the danger. His gloves were damp, his feet were as was
the pole. He cut one wire carrying 2300 volts and in someway the wire struck his
left arm, snuffing out his life instantly.
In his thoughtful action he
literally laid down his life to save the lives of his friends then in danger.
Thus passes a faithful employee who never refused a call to duty whether it came
in day or night. He never complained or argued but performed the task with a
smile.
In 1951, Mr. and Mrs. Sawyers on confession of faith became
members of the Methodist Church of Ashland.
Ralph is survived by his
wife, four sons and three daughters; Walter Ralph, Jr and Jon Delaine, both of
Ashland; Marion Neil, Spearman, Texas; Paul Kenneth, Stering, Colorado; Mrs.
Peggy S. Coverdale, Hampton, Virginia; Mrs. Virginia Falkenberry, Tulsa,
Oklahoma; and Mrs. Juanita Durall of Ashland. A son, Keith Demane, died in
infancy.
He is survived by three brothers: Alvin of Wichita; Harold of
Darrington, Washington; Willis of Lewis, Kansas and four sisters; Mrs. Iva
Bowling and Mrs. Goldie DeWitt, both of Ashland; Mrs. Fairy Gibson of
Protection, Kansas; and Myrtle McCartey, of Lewis, Kansas; many more relatives
and a host of friends.
[Note: Ralph's birth date is wrong in the
obituary. It should read April 27, 1903.]
Clark
County Clipper, February 2, 1905
Schelby Schoonover, born July 22, 1890,
departed this life at the home of his father near Minneola, Kansas, January 12,
1905, aged 14 years, 5 months and 20 days.
Schelby was the third son of
J. B. Schoonover who came to this county about a year ago from Indiana. Schelby
has gone to join his mother and a brother in that upper and better kingdom,
which is the final destination of us all if we can only live so that we may see
Jesus and talk to Him as did Schelby. His dying words were: "OH God, come just a
little nearer and talk to me." We have no reason to doubt that he really saw and
was talking to the Great Shepherd - Jesus, who is ever ready and waiting to
receive his loved ones into his fold. It seems hard for us to give our dear
friends and loved ones, to say a fare well good-bye to them, but after all there
is some consolation in those beautiful words: "We'll Never Say Good-bye in
Heaven," and if we live as we should here on earth we'll meet our friends again,
to part from them no more.
Schelby leaves a father, five brothers and a
stepmother to mourn his loss. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the
entire community in the loss of their loved one.
His Teacher and Friend.
Contributed by David Gish in June 2005
The
Minneola Record, 1987
Clarence Shelton, 83, died May 29, 1987, at Winsor
Estates, Salina. Born April 14, 1904, in Mullinville, he married Mary Catherine
Tucker June 7, 1924, in Pratt. She died Sept. 24, 1986. He was a retired law
enforcement officer and highway patrolman with 20 years service. He was a
Minneola resident from many years, living also in Hutchinson for some time.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church Minneola, and he was a
lifetime member of Kansas Peace Officers Association.
Survivors are:
sons, Howard F., Yuba City, Calif., Randall C., Denver, Robert L., Lawrence,
daughter, Mary Lou Grove, Salina; brother, Cecil, Minneola; 19 grandchildren;
and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday at
the United Methodist Church, Minneola, the Rev. Roger Winn, Rev. Larry Grove and
Rev. Bob Shelton officiating. Burial was in Minneola Cemetery. Minnis Mortuary
was in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by David Gish in June 2005
The Minneola Record, 1986
Mary Catherine Shelton, 82, died Sept. 24, 1986 at McPherson Memorial Hospital.
Born Mary Catherine Tucker Jan. 16, 1904, at Greensburg, Kentucky, she
married Clarence Shelton, June 7, 1924 at Minneola. Mrs. Shelton was a former
resident of the Hutchinson area and of Minneola, where she moved in 1976, and
had lived previously. She moved to McPherson this year.
She was a member
of the United Methodist Church and the Royal Neighbors Lodge, both of Minneola.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence, of the home; three sons, Howard F.
of Yuba City, Calif., Randall C. of Denver, Colo., and Robert L. of Lawrence; a
daughter, Mary Lou Grove of Salina; four sisters, Lucille Gish of Garden City,
Beatrice Triboulet of Cimarron, Grace Unger of Satanta, and Rachel Toward of
Tucson, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral
services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the church. Rev. Roger Winn and Rev.
Larry Grove and De. Robert Shelton officiated. Burial was in the Minneola
Cemetery. Minnis Mortuary, Minneola, was in charge of arrangements.
The
family suggests memorials to the church.
Clark
County Clipper, December 6, 1928
Harry A. Sibley was born in Spencer,
Massachusetts, August 6th, 1855. He settled in Western Kansas in the early
eighties and engaged in the cattle business until 1893, when he sold out and
moved to Kansas City entering the tannery business but sold out again in a year
and moved to Lawrence, Kansas, where he purchased the street sprinkling business
which he operated four years, then buying the home place where he has lived for
28 years.
Bro. Sibley went to the hospital for a major operation which
was successful and he was well on his way to recovery when he had an acute heart
attack and passed away immediately.
He was married May 22, 1889 to Mary
E. Doane of Lawrence, Kansas.
Mr. Sibley passed away November 21, 1928,
leaving his wife and one sister, Mrs. Bert Bogart, three nieces and a nephew.
Funeral services were held at the Funk Funeral Home in Lawrence, November
23rd.
The committal service was conducted by Rev. A. C. Edwards at the
Bucklin Cemetery at two thirty o'clock Sunday afternoon. --Bucklin Banner.
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Harry Sibley was the manager of the Drake Ranch then known as the
Sibley Ranch, during the early days of this country's history. His sister, Ida,
was with him and both were charming entertainers. During their residence there
the ranch home was the scene of many enjoyable social gatherings in which the
younger set of Ashland frequently participated. Ida Sibley became the wife of W.
R. Gordon and some years later died in her home in Bucklin. Now Harry has taken
the long trail and the book is closed on that chapter. Some of our older
citizens well remember Harry and tender their sincere sympathy to his beloved
companion who survives him.
Clark County Clipper,
October 21, 1901
M. M. Sibley Is Dead. From Bucklin Banner.
M. M.
Sibley, an old and respected citizen of Clark county, died at his home in
Lawrence, Kansas, on Monday, Nov. 11, 1901.
Mr. Sibley was born at
Spencer, Massachusetts, March 29, 1828. He was married to Salinda P. Williams in
1852. She died in 1888, was buried in the Bucklin Cemetery. Two children were
born to this union - one son and one daughter. The son, H. A. Sibley, and an
adopted daughter, (Alice M. Bogart), still survive. The daughter, Ida E., wife
of W. R. Gordon, died in 1897 and was buried near her mother.
Mr. Sibley
came to Clark county, Kansas, in 1882 and to Ford county in 1889. He moved to
Lawrence, Kansas, four years ago, where he died on the 11th, inst., at the age
of 73 years, 7 months and 12 days.
While he lived here he was extensively
engaged in the raising of live stock as a partner of Mr. A. S. Drake and was
widely and favorably known in this section.
The remains were brought here
last Wednesday from Lawrence and the funeral services were held in the Free
Methodist church, conducted by Rev. T. B. Paramore. By request the remains were
consigned to rest in a grave between those of the wife and daughter of the
deceased.
The many friends of the deceased sympathize with the bereaved
relatives in this hour of their affliction.
Clark County Clipper, November 27, 1902
Hester Ann Gwin was born
September 20, 1820, in Tolbert county, eastern shore, Maryland; was married to
Russell Smith, May 22, 1839, who departed this life in Ashland, Kansas, August
21, 1887. This happy union was blessed with one child, Mrs. C. B. Nunemacher of
this city. Deceased united with the M. E. church when 29 years of age and had
lived a consistent Christian life. She departed this life November 19, 1902,
aged 82 years, 2 months and 2 days. She leaves a daughter, four grandchildren
and two great grandchildren to mourn her loss.
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Card of Thanks.
We desire to thank our many friends for services rendered and sympathies
extended during the recent illness and death of our dear other and grandma. Mr.
and Mrs. C. B. Nunemacher, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Nunemacher, Mr. and Mrs. C. H.
Nunemacher, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ainsworth, Mr. R. N. Nunemacher.
Clark County Clipper, March 8, 1928
The death angel called from
the home of Marion and Hurley Snider last Friday, their little 3 year old son.
Pneumonia was the cause of his death only being sick a few days. He was laid to
rest at the Union Church cemetery, the services being conducted by Florence
Hall. A large number of friends gathered to pay their last respect to the
departed little one whom God saw best to call home. The words of Jesus comfort
us at the time when he said of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Clark County Clipper, July 31 1902
Maud Somerville,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Somerville, born in Sullivan county, Mo.,
August 20, 1889. United with the Presbyterian church Sunday, March 30, 1902.
Died at her home in Ashland, Kansas, July 18, 1902. Although she had suffered
for several weeks she was very patient and bore the pain without complaint. She
always had a smile and a pleasant word for those about her and tried to make the
parting easy for papa and mamma. Many an older person could learn a lesson from
the patience and devotion of this little girl to her parents and relatives. She
said that she was prepare and ready to go. God in his infinite justice relieved
her peacefully and quietly.
The family have the sympathy of all in their
bereavement.
Sweet it is too think, our loved one,
That thou art forever blest,
Sweet to think thy journey's ended,
And with God thou art at rest.
Ashland Clipper, March 10, 1927
David E. Stancel was born in Pinkney Ridge, North Carolina, April 4, 1844, and
departed this life on March 4, 1927 in Ashland, Kansas at the age of 82 years
and 11 months.
He was a soldier in the Confederate Army in the Civil War.
In 1873 he was united in marriage to Miss Molly Jones. To this union seven
children were born, three whom survive, Mrs. Jessie Hamilton, of Houston, Texas;
Mrs. Mattie Hamilton, of Ashland, Kansas; Mrs. Nellie Wymer of Idaho.
He
was well known in and about Ashland, having made his home with his daughter,
Mrs. John Hamilton for the past eighteen years. He was of a cheerful
disposition, and all through his sickness was kind and considerate of those who
waited on him, and never complained.
When a young man he gave his heart
to Christ and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Ashland.
When
asked about his spiritual welfare he gave the clearest testimony to being saved
and satisfied with his experience.
He leaves to mourn his loss three
children as named above twenty-three grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and
many friends.
The funeral service was conducted in the Methodist
Episcopal Church in Ashland by the Pastor Rev. Robert L. Foster, on the
afternoon of March 5th, and interment made in the Ashland cemetery.
Clark County Clipper, October 3, 1901
Clara I. Brown, daughter of G. R. and Eliza Brown was born at St. Joseph, Mo.,
January 23, 1869; was married to J. H. Statton at Minneola, Kansas, July 31,
1892; departed this life at Ashland, Kansas, September 25, 1901, age, 32 years,
8 months and 2 days.
Mrs. Statton had been ill for some weeks with
typhoid fever and her death was not wholly unexpected. She was conscious to the
last and her heart constantly yearned for the babies that she knew she was soon
to leave forever. She was a devout member of the M. E. church and passed away in
the belief of a saving grace.
Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs.
Statton as follows: Edna Myrtle, whose obituary is noted elsewhere herein, aged
8 years; Dottie, aged 7; Flossie aged 5; and little baby Mable, born July last.
The three last survive to comfort a heartbroken father with their childish
prattle and tender affections.
The entire community will sympathize with
the father and his little ones in this the greatest loss that befalls, for
certainly no loss can be greater to a man than to the loss of a faithful,
abiding and loving wife, and no loss is greater to a girl than the loss of
mother, who so largely shape the future destiny of girls.
So fades the summer cloud away,
So sinks the gale when storms are o'er,
So gently shuts the eye of day,
So dies the wave along the shore.
Clark County Clipper, October 3, 1901
Edna Myrtle Statton,
eldest daughter of J. H. and Clara Statton, was born at Minneola, Kansas, June
4, 1893; departed this life at Ashland, Kansas, September 30, 1901.
Clark County Clipper, November 8, 1906
Owens C.
Stephens was born near Bulletsville, Ky., October 2nd., 1873; departed this life
at the old home of his birth, November 2nd., 1906; age, 33 years and one month.
Deceased came to this county several years ago and was interested in the
Stephens store. He made many warm friends by his good demeanor. While here, he
was married to Miss Nora McIntyre, daughter of our postmaster. Of this union a
son was born, and survives. With his wife he moved to Steamboat, Colorado, where
he became the cashier of a bank, and an officer in several other institutions,
and at the time he was stricken with a fatal spinal trouble, he was one of the
prominent men of his town. He had the reputation of being an upright man in all
his dealings and the confidence of his associates.
He became a member of
the Christian church early in life, and departing, confessed his faith and
preparedness to go when the summons should come.
The faithful wife
arrived Tuesday with the remains and yesterday the funeral was held from the
Christian church and the remains were laid to rest in the "silent city" with the
beautiful ceremony of the A. F. & A. M. supported by the M. W. A.
When
Elder John Hankins took his place in the pulpit to begin the services, the
church was found to be inadequate, and many did not get in. The preacher took
his Text from the 4th chapter of Amos: "prepare to meet thy God," and the sermon
was impressive.
The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the
grief stricken widow and the fatherless little one.
Ashland Clipper, October 23, 1913
Matthew Stevenson was born in
Ballymony, County Antrim, Ireland, January 4th, 1834; died in Ashland, Kansas,
October 16th, 1913; aged 70 years, 9 months and 12 days, his death being due to
a cancer on the right side of his neck.
Mr. Stevenson was educated in the
National School of Ireland with the object of becoming a minister in the
Presbyterian church. In 1856 he came to America to finish his education, but
trouble with his eyes compelled him to forego this intention and he became a
clerk in the leading store of that day in Youngstown, Ohio, later becoming
interested with iron and coal operators in which line he became a mine
Superintendent, incidentally being connected with railroad building.
In
1872 the family removed to Fountain County, Indiana, where he prospected for
coal, finally going into the mercantile business and later becoming a
manufacturer of stave tile and pressed brick. In 1899, he moved to Richmond,
Kentucky, where he engaged in the mercantile line until he became blind and
moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas. From there he and Mrs. Stevenson came to Ashland.
The disease which caused his death developed soon after coming here and
caused intense suffering until the last when he peacefully passed from this
world at 1:07 on the anniversary of the birth of his surviving son.
Mr.
and Mrs. Stevenson were married October 23rd, 1859. To them were born four
children, two of whom survive. Mr. Stevenson has been a life long member of the
Presbyterian denomination in which he has helped to build and foster several
churches.
The funeral was held from the home of his son, M. G. Stevenson,
Friday morning, the service being conducted by Rev. Underwood of the
Presbyterian church, assisted by Elder Franklin of the Christian church and Rev.
VonSchriltz of the Methodist church.
Clark County
Clipper, March 29, 1928
Alex Stewart Sr., departed this life at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. P. B. Mulholland, March 22, 1928, at 3:00 p.m., at the age
of 79 years. Mr. Stewart was born October 20, 1848, at Gray Abbey, Ireland,
coming to America in the spring of 1866, was united in marriage 1869, to Maggie
Malone. To this union were born ten children, six girls and four boys. His wife
departed his life January 12, 1899. He was again united in marriage to Sarah
Phillips in 1917. To this union no children were born.
Mr. Stewart was a
member of the Church of Christ. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, Mrs. Sarah
Stewart, Los Animos, Colorado; 9 children, Mrs. Susie Miller, Sacramento,
California, Mrs. Katie Bosley, Elder, Colorado, Mrs. Marian Bosley, Elder,
Colorado, Mrs. Jennie Doyle, Wichita, Kansas, Joe Stewart, Campo, Colorado, Alex
Stewart, Wichita, Kansas, Tom Stewart, Wichita, Kansas, Margaret Stewart,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Mr. P. B. Mulholland, Acres, Kansas; one brother,
Joe Stewart, Wichita, Kansas; 19 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday afternoon at Clearwater, Kansas.
'Tis hard to break the tender cord
When love has bound the heart,
'Tis hard, so hard to speak the words,
"We must forever part."
Dearest loved one we must lay thee
In the peaceful grave's embrace.
But the memory shall be cherished
Till we see thy heavenly face.
Contributed by Earl Stonehocker May 4, 2006
Ashland Clipper,
Dec 14, 1894
On last Saturday, Dec 8, at 12:35 o'clock p.m., Mrs. Jane
Elliott Stonehocker died at their home in this city. There were present of the
family, Mrs. J. H. Stonehocker and daughter, of Sumner County. and S.A.
Stonehocker and wife of this county. Deceased was born in Ireland in January
1822, and was therefore 72 yrs and 11 months old at the time of Her death.
She removed with her parents to Coshocton County Ohio in 1829, and was
married to Samuel Stonehocker Dec .1, 1842. There were born of this union five
sons, and four daughters.
Mr. and Mrs. Stonehocker removed with their
family in April, 1865, to Nodaway Co. Mo, and from thence to Elk County and
finally to Clark County, May 1885.
Mrs. Stonehocker leaves a husband,
four sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of wife and mother. She had been a
member of the Old School Presbyterian church for 51 years at the time of her
departure, and after a dutiful life she fell asleep by the "gates of light"
peacefully in a saviors love.
Grandma Stonehocker may not have been
immaculate, but her heart ever opened with a benevolent fullness to earth's
unfortunate and was warmed by a generous ray of philanthropy. She was passed to
that bonrne (sic) from whence no traveler has yet returned, but her memory will
quicken the pulse of her aged husband, and be a tender recollection in the
hearts of her surviving children. Peace be to the voiceless clay of the old
mother's in Isreal who pass the portals in the angel song, "Peace on earth good
will toward men."
Clark County Clipper, April
18, 1901
Samuel Stonehocker was born in Ohio, the 15th day of January,
1820; departed this life at Corbin, Kansas, April 15th, 1901; aged 81 years and
three months.
Deceased leaves six children to mourn his death - four
girls and two boys.
Mr. Stonehocker resided in this county for a number
of years and was one of our most highly respected citizens. He was an honored
member of the G. A. R. Post at this place and was laid to rest by his Comrades
with the honors of a soldier.
The interment took place this morning, the
18th, the body being laid away in the cemetery on the hill, where his beloved
wife was laid away in 1893.
Clark County Clipper,
August 24, 1905
Mr. Herman Straw departed this life at 7:00 a.m. Aug. 22,
1905 at the residence of his daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Wilson,
Lexington, Kansas, having made his home with them for the past four years, since
the death of his wife.
Mr. Straw was born in Marrow county, Ohio, Nov.
23, 1825, and was united in marriage with Miss Mary J. Jacobs in September,
1848. To this union were born two sons and three daughters, of whom only one,
Mrs. Levi Wilson is now living.
After the death of this wife, July 13,
1865, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna M. Lindville of Clayton, Ill., in
Dec. 1869. Their only child passed away in infancy.
After residing 24
years in Ohio and 23 years in Warren co., Ill., he and his wife came to Sumner
co., Kansas and settled near what is now called Riverdale, not far from
Wellington, making their home for about 30 years. During that time he filled
acceptably for three years the office of County Commissioner, and was for four
years Postmaster at Riverdale. A few months ago he came with his son-in-law and
family to live at Lexington, Clark-co., Kansas.
Almost 50 years ago Mr.
Straw made a public profession of religion and united with the Presbyterian
church of Monmouth, Ill., remaining a continued member of that denomination to
the time for his departure to join the church triumphant in the skies. He was an
active church worker, a good contributor, and, for bout 25 years a Ruling Elder.
He was a man of more than ordinary make-up. His physical constitution was
robust and his mind remarkably bright and vigorous. With convictions deep and
strong, he firmly adhered to things right and just, thus resenting in his heart
and life a fine specimen of true, noble manhood.
He was very fond of
children and young people, always proving himself a genial companion for such.
About a week before his departure he said: "I am thinking of the home over
there; and I am ready to go."
He has left behind to mourn a serious loss,
a daughter, Mrs. Wilson, of her husband and four children.
"One by one we cross the river,
One by one we are passing o'er;
One by one the crowns are given,
On that bright and happy shore."
At 3:30 p.m. Aug. 22,
funeral services were conducted and quite a concourse of friends at the
residence, by pastor C. P. Graham of Ashland Presbyterian church, and the
following day the remains were transported to Riverdale for interment in the
family lot.
Sympathy is extended to those called to mourn. -A Personal
Old-Time Friend.
Clark County Clipper, January 10,
1901
Michael Sughrue, born February the 17th., 1844, in County Carey,
Ireland: Died at his home in Ashland, Clark county, Kansas at 12:55 o'clock p.m.
Wednesday, January the 2nd, 1901. Aged 56 years, 10 months and 15 days.
Deceased was one of a family of three children of Humphrey and Mary Sughrue, his
twin brother, Patrick and his sister, Mrs. Mary Riley surviving. His mother
departed this life in Ireland 54 years ago on January the 6th - the date of the
burial of her son. His father died in the Court House in Dodge City on the 10th
day of April 1886, honored and respected for his sterling worth.
Mr.
Sughrue came over from Ireland with his children in 1854, locating in
Washington, where they lived for three years, when in 1857 they removed to
Harvard, Illinois. In 1853 (1858?) they moved to Kansas where they have lived
since.
Michael Sughrue and Miss Anna Walters were married at Ashton,
Kansas, on the 3rd day of June 1875, at St. Benedicts Church. Of this union ten
children were born, all of whom survive him, except one. Mr. Sughrue was a
Deputy Sheriff under his brother Pat, of Ford county, in 1884, and when Clark
county was organized in 1885 was its first Sheriff. He was elected Sheriff five
times and was serving his ninth year at the time of his death; he was also the
only republican sheriff ever elected. He was the first marshall of the city of
Ashland and was Marshall at the time of his death.
His army service, as
shown by the records of the G. A. R. Post, was as follows:
Michael
Sughrue (when mustered into G. A. R. ) age 42, E. Co., Reg. 7th Kans., Cav.,
Private, enlisted Aug., 1861. Dis., July 1865; E. Co., 7th Kans., Rank Private.
Term of service 47 months. Reason of discharge, close of war. Mustered in G. A.
R. April 22, 1887; charter member; first name on enrollment.
Mike Sughrue
was one of the most widely known "old timers" in western Kansas, and was
universally respected. He had shared his blanket with "Buffalo Bill" when borean
(sic) blasts swept prairies like the simoon of the desert, and had followed the
courageous Jamison thru trials to daring achievements that won applause from a
nation. He had associated with Col. Inman on "The Old Santa Fe Trail," now
famous, and had swapped yarns with the gallant Custer in his palmy (sic) days,
in view of the light of the redman's campfire. No state ever had a more
courageous officer than Mike Sughrue. The western outlaw, even before
discovered, trembled as with a chill at the sight of sheriff Sughrue with a
white handled pistol in his belt.
As a sheriff, the most serious charge
brought against him was, that his treatment of prisoners, robbed the jail
sentence of any punishment, and some have even refused to leave when discharged.
As an officer of the court he was uniformly courteous and obliging and nothing
will be missed more when court convenes than the "Hear ye! Hear ye! the
Honorable District Court of Clark County is now in session!" called in the
familiar jumbled English of Mike Sughrue, and the fragments of a once numerous
bar will realize that there is a "bitch" somewhere in "the wheels of justice."
As a citizen he was always on the side of progress and as long as he had a
dollar in view he would subscribe to a progressive move more free heartedness
than a millionaire, and his obligation was good at the bank always. His
benefactions have cheered the drooping spirits of more than one widow in need
and relieved the anxiety of many a comrade in distress. He dies poor in worldly
chattels, but a billionaire in the affections of a confiding family and of the
numerous beneficiaries of his self sacrificing liberality.
Mike Sughrue
is no more. Surrounded by a family whose devotion challenges the administration
of Angels, the tie that bound his soul and body dissolved and his spirit passed
the portals to we know not where. Shall loved ones meet again? Stubborn reason
stands sphynx like and to the acceptor of only Truth the question is answered
not. He feared not the future, but with a manly courage he viewed with no alarm
the approaching deluge of dissolution and heard without a tremor the roar of the
waves. As the mist of death in chilling blasts dimmed his vision, he viewed with
satisfaction the panorama of his years and in remembrance of his many struggles
and uniform successes he realized that at last in death alone he had met his
Waterloo and as he fell at the gates of light faintly murmured, "I am whipped! I
am whipped!" But falling, he beheld as a beacon light above the world the Stars
and Stripes he had so often staked his life to save, and in a voice full of
loves devotion he asked that he might be wrapped in the simple fold of the flag
of his country, that it now might keep sentinel watch while his body sleeps in
peace.
I am sure the people will deeply sympathize with the bereaved ones
of the family.
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The Body of Mr. Sughrue Laid to Rest.
All
day long Saturday people journeyed to the court house to take a last look at the
remains of "Mike" Sughrue as the body lay in state. A guard of the G. A. R.
remained on duty all the time.
Sunday, the crowd began to arrive early,
and by 1:30 o'clock the courtroom was packed full and many standing in every
door. The choir for the occasion, sang America by request of deceased, and the
formal ceremonies of the G. A. R. Order were performed, after which Judge F. C.
Price delivered a brief though touching and sincere tribute to the memory of
deceased - as warm a friend as he ever had. Many times during the address when
the speaker recounted the tender solicitude of Mike Sughrue, for his country,
his family and district humanity wherever met, the scenes over the room was
touching; the voice of Judge Price would tremble with emotion and strong men
wept with tender women and children.
The procession that followed the
remains to the cemetery was the greatest that ever attended a funeral in this
country. People from all parts of the county were in attendance.
Clark County Clipper, May 3, 1928
Funeral services for
Grandma Sukdol were held at the Prairie Dell school house, Wednesday afternoon.
A priest from Woodward officiated. Mrs. Sukdol was the mother of Otto Sukdol and
Mrs. Conrad Rader of near Rosston.
Clark County
Clipper, August 4, 1927
Alexander Swanson was born October 18, 1863, in
Henry County, Illinois. He was the second son of a family of six children of Mr.
and Mrs. John Swanson, of whom Esther, Christina and Joseph are living and
Alfred and Alma, preceded him in death.
At the age of six years he moved
with his parents to Saline County, Kansas.
In 1875, they moved to
McPherson County, Kansas.
At the age of seventeen, he was confirmed and
joined the Swedish Lutheran Church in New Gottland, McPherson County, Kansas.
On May 5, 1891, he was united in marriage to Lillie B. Hultqvist. To this
union were born nine children. All of whom are living and were present at his
bedside at the time of his death.
In March, 1912, they moved to Ashland,
and the same year, he joined the Presbyterian Church of this city, to which he
has been a faithful member.
He departed this life on July 27, 1927, at
12:00 a.m. at the age of sixty-three, nine months, and nine days.
He
leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife and children, Carl and Mrs. Lillie
Newman, both of Laverne, Oklahoma. Roy, Walter, Myrtle, John, Freda, Edith and
Leland, of Ashland. Ten grandchildren. Also a host of relatives and friends.
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Card of Thanks. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and
appreciation, to the many friends and neighbors, for the many beautiful flowers
and the kind assistance which was given during the sickness and death of our
beloved husband, father and brother. Mrs. Alex Swanson and family. Carl Swanson
and family. Blaine Newman and family. Roy Swanson and family. Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Swanson. Joseph E. Swanson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hultqvist.
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